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Grants to reduce chronic student absence: supporting school attendance and learning.

This Act establishes a competitive grant program for local educational agencies (LEAs) with high chronic student absence rates (20% or more) to implement strategies to improve attendance. Citizens can expect that agencies receiving these funds will offer support such as transportation services, mentorship programs, and home visits to assess student well-being and learning loss. The goal is to reduce the chronic absence rate of eligible agencies.
Key points
Targeted School Funding: The Secretary of Education will award competitive grants to eligible LEAs to reduce their chronic student absence rate.
Use of Funds: Grants can cover transportation services, establishing student mentorship programs, acquiring data tools to monitor absence, and recruiting specialized instructional support personnel.
Home Visits: Funds may be used for performing visits at students' residences (for those absent 10% or more of school days) to evaluate their well-being and identify risk factors contributing to learning loss.
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Print number: 118_HR_9307
Sponsor: Rep. Gallego, Ruben [D-AZ-3]
Process start date: 2024-08-06
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Keeping our Students in School Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_9307.

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 2024-08-06.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Targeted School Funding: The Secretary of Education will award competitive grants to eligible LEAs to reduce their chronic student absence rate.
  • Use of Funds: Grants can cover transportation services, establishing student mentorship programs, acquiring data tools to monitor absence, and recruiting specialized instructional support personnel.
  • Home Visits: Funds may be used for performing visits at students' residences (for those absent 10% or more of school days) to evaluate their well-being and identify risk factors contributing to learning loss.
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. Gallego, Ruben [D-AZ-3].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-30.

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