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Published: December 2, 2021
Federal legislation can help expand the full-service public community school model, which transforms traditional public schools into hubs that mobilize students, staff, families, and community members to create and enact a plan to strengthen their school and community. They include high-quality teaching and learning; family and community partnerships; community school coordinators; and a full suite of support offerings, including health and nutrition services and mentoring programs.
From offering food pantries to providing access to mental health services, community schools offer educational opportunities and meet challenges identified by educators, students, families, local organizations, and social service agencies.
Bills in Congress
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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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Support
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.
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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