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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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Additional Information
Full-Service Community School Expansion Act of 2021
Print number: HR 1241
Sponsor: Rep. Jones, Mondaire [D-NY-17]
Process start date: 2021-02-23