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Community School Expansion: More Services and Student Support

This act aims to expand the full-service community school program, providing increased funding and support. This will enable schools to offer a wider range of services, such as healthcare, academic assistance, and extracurricular activities, ultimately improving student outcomes and supporting entire families.
Key points
Increased Funding: Significant funds are authorized for community school expansion, ranging from $500 million in 2021 to $1 billion in 2025.
Student Support: Schools will offer integrated services, including medical, dental, mental health care, and assistance with housing or transportation issues.
Expanded Learning Opportunities: Students will gain access to additional activities like tutoring, before- and after-school programs, and arts and technical education.
Family and Community Engagement: Schools will become hubs for family support, offering language classes, job search assistance, and other adult programs.
Improved Coordination: Each community school will have a coordinator, and a district-wide leadership team will ensure effective management and collaboration with partners.
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Print number: 117_HR_1241
Sponsor: Rep. Jones, Mondaire [D-NY-17]
Process start date: 2021-02-23
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Full-Service Community School Expansion Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_1241.

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 2021-02-23.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Increased Funding: Significant funds are authorized for community school expansion, ranging from $500 million in 2021 to $1 billion in 2025.
  • Student Support: Schools will offer integrated services, including medical, dental, mental health care, and assistance with housing or transportation issues.
  • Expanded Learning Opportunities: Students will gain access to additional activities like tutoring, before- and after-school programs, and arts and technical education.
  • Family and Community Engagement: Schools will become hubs for family support, offering language classes, job search assistance, and other adult programs.
  • Improved Coordination: Each community school will have a coordinator, and a district-wide leadership team will ensure effective management and collaboration with partners.
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. Jones, Mondaire [D-NY-17].

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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