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Community School Expansion: More Services and Support for Students and Families

This act aims to expand the full-service community school program, authorizing increased funding for additional services for students and their families. This means schools can offer health, mental health, educational support, and adult programs to better meet local community needs. This enables schools to provide comprehensive support to children and allows families to access diverse services in one location.
Key points
Funding Authorization: The bill authorizes billions of dollars for community school development from 2021-2025.
Comprehensive Student Support: Schools will offer health services (medical, dental, mental health), housing assistance, transportation, nutrition assistance, and academic support.
Family and Community Support: Adult programs will be available, such as English language classes, computer skills, green card or citizenship preparation, and job search assistance.
Greater Community Involvement: The act promotes the creation of leadership teams comprising parents, educators, students, and community representatives to co-decide school development.
Operational Transparency: Leadership team meetings will be open to the public, and financial and decision-making records will be available for review.
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Print number: 117_S_385
Sponsor: Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH]
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_S_385.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-02-23.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Funding Authorization: The bill authorizes billions of dollars for community school development from 2021-2025.
  • Comprehensive Student Support: Schools will offer health services (medical, dental, mental health), housing assistance, transportation, nutrition assistance, and academic support.
  • Family and Community Support: Adult programs will be available, such as English language classes, computer skills, green card or citizenship preparation, and job search assistance.
  • Greater Community Involvement: The act promotes the creation of leadership teams comprising parents, educators, students, and community representatives to co-decide school development.
  • Operational Transparency: Leadership team meetings will be open to the public, and financial and decision-making records will be available for review.
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 Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-01-02.

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Education Family Health