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Prioritizing Safe School Reopening for Students and Families

This US Congress resolution expresses the opinion that safely getting students back into classrooms should be a critical priority. It suggests using federal funds from the American Rescue Plan and considering school needs in vaccination plans to help schools reopen and address the negative effects of remote learning on students and parents.
Key points
Calls for making safe school reopening a main goal for all levels of government.
Suggests using federal funds to pay for safety measures needed to reopen schools.
Encourages states to consider school reopening when deciding vaccination priorities.
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Print number: 117_HRES_241
Sponsor: Rep. Sherrill, Mikie [D-NJ-11]
Process start date: 2021-03-16
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Expressing the sense of Congress that reopening schools for in-person instruction should be a critical priority for local, State, and Federal policymakers, and that funding for K-12 schools under the American Rescue Plan and State vaccination guidelines should be used to help get children back in the classroom.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HRES_241.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-03-16.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Calls for making safe school reopening a main goal for all levels of government.
  • Suggests using federal funds to pay for safety measures needed to reopen schools.
  • Encourages states to consider school reopening when deciding vaccination priorities.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Sherrill, Mikie [D-NJ-11].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

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