What is the official ID of this bill?
The official print number for this legislation is HR 1418.
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.
Status:
Expired
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