Us Congress 2023-2024 Regular Session

Us Congress Senate Bill SB871

Introduced
3/16/23  

Caption

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.

Impact

The proposed changes in SB871 would significantly impact state laws regarding educational funding, particularly for districts with a substantial federal presence. By mandating increased federal appropriations for impact aid, the bill seeks to address disparities in funding between districts that are able to leverage local resources and those that cannot due to the federal property in their jurisdictions. This could provide much-needed financial relief and stability to local educational agencies that struggle to meet their budgetary requirements.

Summary

SB871 aims to amend section 7014 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, primarily focusing on advancing toward full federal funding for impact aid. The bill proposes specific annual appropriations for several fiscal years that would support local educational agencies that are heavily impacted by federal activities and property acquisition. These provisions are intended to ensure that federal funds reach districts adequately serving students affected by federal presence, which is crucial for maintaining quality education in those areas.

Contention

Debate around SB871 may arise concerning the adequacy of federally appropriated funds versus the needs of local educational agencies. Critics might argue that while the intent is to provide equitable funding, the amounts proposed may still fall short in addressing the full scope of challenges faced by impacted districts. Additionally, the execution of this funding may lead to contention over which districts receive priority and how the funds are allocated and monitored, impacting overall educational outcomes.

Companion Bills

US HB1591

Same As 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.

Previously Filed As

US HB1591

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.

US HB3138

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.

US HB938

To abolish the Department of Education and to provide funding directly to States for elementary and secondary education, and for other purposes.

US HB202

States' Education Reclamation Act of 2023 This bill abolishes the Department of Education (ED) and repeals any program for which it has administrative responsibility. The Department of the Treasury shall provide grants to states, for FY2023-FY2031, for elementary, secondary, and postsecondary education purposes permitted by state law. The level of funding is set at the amount provided to states for federal elementary and secondary education programs and the amount provided for federal postsecondary education programs, respectively, for FY2023, minus the funding provided for education programs that the bill transfers to other federal agencies. States must contract for an annual audit of their expenditures or transfers of grant funds. Program administrative responsibility and delegation of authority are transferred as follows: ED's job training programs to the Department of Labor, each special education grant program under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), ED's Indian education programs to the Department of the Interior, each Impact Aid program under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to the Department of Defense, the Federal Pell Grant program and each federal student loan program to Treasury, and programs under the jurisdiction of the Institute of Education Sciences or the D.C. Opportunity Scholarship Program to HHS.

US SB5593

A bill to amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act to expand the Magnet Schools Assistance Program.

US HB10189

Commission on Advancing Restorative Justice in Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 2024

US HB452

Education Savings Accounts for Military Families Act of 2023 This bill directs the Department of Education (ED) to establish a program to provide children with parents on active duty in the uniformed services with funds to pay educational expenses. Specifically, ED must establish a tax-exempt Military Education Savings Account for dependent children of parents in the uniformed services for the payment of the children's educational expenses. Funds in the savings account may be used for specified purposes, including the cost of attendance at a private elementary or secondary school or institution of higher education, private tutoring, or costs associated with an apprenticeship or other vocational training program.

US HB10518

To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to provide grants to local educational agencies to encourage girls and underrepresented minorities to pursue studies and careers in STEM fields.

US HB2691

To abolish the Department of Education and to provide funding directly to States for elementary and secondary education, and for other purposes.

US SB60

Education Savings Accounts for Military Families Act of 2023 This bill directs the Department of Education (ED) to establish a program to provide children with parents on active duty in the uniformed services with funds to pay educational expenses. Specifically, ED must establish a tax-exempt Military Education Savings Account for dependent children of parents in the uniformed services for the payment of the children's educational expenses. Funds in the savings account may be used for specified purposes, including the cost of attendance at a private elementary or secondary school or institution of higher education, private tutoring, or costs associated with an apprenticeship or other vocational training program.

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