Expanding Magnet Schools: Funding Diversity, Integration, and Student Achievement.
This Act increases funding and expands the Magnet Schools Assistance Program to actively promote racial and socioeconomic integration in schools. The goal is to boost academic outcomes for all students, particularly those in high-poverty areas, by supporting diverse learning environments. Key provisions include new diversity grants, mandatory free transportation, and the prohibition of application fees, ensuring equitable access to specialized programs.
Key points
New federal grants are available to schools committed to increasing racial and socioeconomic diversity and implementing inclusive enrollment practices like weighted lotteries.
Magnet schools receiving funds must provide free transportation and cannot charge application fees, removing financial barriers for low-income families.
The law prioritizes the creation of whole-school magnet programs and supports inter-district cooperation to maximize integration benefits across regions.
Funds can be used to recruit specialized educators, improve facilities, and support family engagement, including subsidies for childcare or transport during school events.
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