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Transparency for COVID-19 Education Funds and School Reopening Status

This act aims to increase transparency in how federal COVID-19 education relief funds are spent by states. Citizens will gain access to a public website showing how these funds are utilized. Additionally, the website will display the operating status of public schools, allowing people to see how the pandemic affected their children's education.
Key points
A public website will be created to track how states spend federal COVID-19 education relief funds.
States must report monthly on whether schools offered in-person, hybrid, or remote learning, with this data publicly available.
Increased transparency will allow parents and citizens to monitor how funds and decisions impact local schools.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_827
Sponsor: Sen. Ernst, Joni [R-IA]
Process start date: 2021-03-18
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

School Reopening and Spending Transparency Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_827.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-03-18.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • A public website will be created to track how states spend federal COVID-19 education relief funds.
  • States must report monthly on whether schools offered in-person, hybrid, or remote learning, with this data publicly available.
  • Increased transparency will allow parents and citizens to monitor how funds and decisions impact local schools.
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. Ernst, Joni [R-IA].

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 2025-12-29.

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Education Public Investments