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Published: December 2, 2021
Federal legislation can help expand the full-service public community school model, which features high-quality teaching and learning, family and community partnerships, community school coordinators, and a full suite of support services for students and families, such as health and nutrition services and mentoring programs.
Community schools fit each neighborhood’s unique needs—from offering food pantries to providing mental health counseling—and offer strategies designed to meet challenges identified by educators, students, families, local organizations, and social service agencies.
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Senate Education Funding Priorities for FY2024
Submitted on March 30, 2023
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House Education Funding Priorities for FY2024
Submitted on March 6, 2023
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NEA Urges Congress to VOTE YES on final FY2023 funding bill
Submitted on December 20, 2022
Bills in Congress
Learn NEA's position on pending legislation related to public education, and take action to protect our schools
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HR 6576 Full-Service Community School Expansion Act of 2023 www.congress.gov
Introduced on December 4, 2023
A bill that would invest $3.65 billion over the next five years to expand the community schools serving low-income students, including in rural communities.
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S 3360 Full-Service Community School Expansion Act of 2023 www.congress.gov
Introduced on November 29, 2023
A bill that would invest $3.65 billion over the next five years to expand the community schools serving low-income students, including in rural communities.
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Support
HR 1241 Full-Service Community School Expansion Act www.congress.gov
Introduced on February 23, 2022
A bill to improve the full-service community school program, and for other purposes.
Dig Deeper
What are Community Schools?
Community Schools mobilize students, families, educators, and community members to develop a grassroots vision for their schools and communities, and they work together to achieve their vision.
New Federal Bill Promotes Public Schools as Community Hubs
Integrated academic, health, nutrition, and economic services will transform outcomes for all students.
How Community Schools Reduce Crushing Educator Workload
The community schools model enlists local partners to provide enrichment and other student services, taking pressure off educators.
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