To amend section 7014 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to advance toward full Federal funding for impact aid, and for other purposes.
Impact
The changes outlined in HB1591 will have a significant effect on the state's education funding landscape. By advancing toward full federal funding for impact aid, it aims to alleviate inequities in the distribution of resources among schools serving diverse populations. This is particularly important for areas heavily impacted by federal acquisition of property, where local funding may be insufficient to meet educational needs. Increased appropriations are expected to improve resource availability and the quality of education for affected students.
Summary
House Bill 1591 proposes amendments to Section 7014 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965. The bill aims to increase federal funding for impact aid, which is vital for local educational agencies that serve large numbers of children living on federal properties, such as military installations and Native American lands. By proposing specific appropriations for the fiscal years 2024 to 2029, the bill seeks to provide a structured increase in funding, aimed at easing financial burdens on educational institutions reliant on federal support.
Contention
While the bill is chiefly about increasing funding, there may be discussions among lawmakers about the implications of federal versus state control in educational funding mechanisms. Supporters are likely to emphasize the necessity of ensuring that students in federally impacted areas receive equitable support. Conversely, some opponents might argue about the long-term implications of increasing federal funding, including concerns about dependency on federal resources and the potential impacts on state control over education policies.
Same As
A bill to amend section 7014 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to advance toward full Federal funding for impact aid, and for other purposes.
A bill to amend section 7014 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to advance toward full Federal funding for impact aid, and for other purposes.
To direct the Secretary of Education to carry out a grant program to support the recruitment and retention of paraprofessionals in public elementary schools, secondary schools, and preschool programs, and for other purposes.
To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to provide for additional activities, resources, and data collection with respect to English learners, and for other purposes.
Parents Bill of Rights Act This bill establishes various rights of parents and guardians regarding the elementary or secondary school education of their children. Local educational agencies (LEAs) and schools must comply with the requirements of the bill in order to receive federal education funds. Specifically, the bill requires schools to notify parents and guardians of their rights regarding the education of their children. These rights include the right to review the curriculum of their child's school; know if the state alters its challenging academic standards; meet with each teacher of their child at least twice each school year; review the budget, including all revenues and expenditures, of their child's school; review a list of the books and other reading materials in the library of their child's school; address the school board of the LEA; receive information about violent activity in their child's school; and receive information about any plans to eliminate gifted and talented programs in the child's school. Additionally, the bill directs each LEA to post on a publicly accessible website (or otherwise widely disseminate to the public) the curriculum for each elementary and secondary school grade level. The LEA must also include in its annual report card the overall budget of the LEA and the budget for each elementary and secondary school. The bill also provides for additional family educational and privacy rights, including by prohibiting schools from selling student information for commercial or financial gain.