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Support for Working Families: Extended School Hours and Summer Programs.

This act aims to ease the burden on working parents by aligning elementary school hours with typical workdays. Schools participating in the program will offer activities from 8 AM to 6 PM and remain open on days they are currently closed, such as for parent-teacher conferences. Additionally, the act supports summer programs for children, helping parents arrange childcare during school breaks.
Key points
Elementary schools can receive grants to extend operating hours (8 AM-6 PM) and offer after-school activities to match parents' work schedules.
Participating schools will remain open throughout the school year, except for federal holidays and emergencies, providing free full-day enrichment activities on non-instructional days.
The act provides financial support for summer programs to ensure childcare and educational activities for children during school recess.
Parents will not incur additional costs for extended school care, and teachers will be compensated for extra working hours.
The goal is to reduce financial and logistical strain on families, improve parental employment stability, and support child development.
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Print number: 117_HR_1418
Sponsor: Rep. Morelle, Joseph D. [D-NY-25]
Process start date: 2021-02-26
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Family Friendly Schools Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_1418.

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 2021-02-26.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Elementary schools can receive grants to extend operating hours (8 AM-6 PM) and offer after-school activities to match parents' work schedules.
  • Participating schools will remain open throughout the school year, except for federal holidays and emergencies, providing free full-day enrichment activities on non-instructional days.
  • The act provides financial support for summer programs to ensure childcare and educational activities for children during school recess.
  • Parents will not incur additional costs for extended school care, and teachers will be compensated for extra working hours.
  • The goal is to reduce financial and logistical strain on families, improve parental employment stability, and support child development.
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. Morelle, Joseph D. [D-NY-25].

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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