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Increased Transparency for School Education Spending

This act aims to increase transparency in how federal emergency funds for elementary and secondary schools are spent. Citizens will be able to easily check how schools are using these emergency funds, which can help ensure public money is properly overseen and used as intended for student education.
Key points
Schools must annually report how federal emergency funds were spent.
These reports will be publicly available online for everyone to review.
Failure to report may result in schools losing future federal funding.
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Print number: 117_HR_6808
Sponsor: Rep. Gallagher, Mike [R-WI-8]
Process start date: 2022-02-22
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

SENSE Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_6808.

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 2022-02-22.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Schools must annually report how federal emergency funds were spent.
  • These reports will be publicly available online for everyone to review.
  • Failure to report may result in schools losing future federal funding.
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. Gallagher, Mike [R-WI-8].

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 2025-12-28.

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Education Public Investments