Bill Sponsor
House Bill 8714
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Family Friendly Schools Act
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in House on Oct 30, 2020
Overview
Text
Introduced
Oct 30, 2020
Latest Action
Oct 30, 2020
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
8714
Congress
116
Policy Area
Education
Education
Primary focus of measure is elementary, secondary, or higher education including special education and matters of academic performance, school administration, teaching, educational costs, and student aid.
Sponsorship by Party
Democrat
New York
House Votes (0)
Senate Votes (0)
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

Family Friendly Schools Act

This bill establishes a pilot program to implement policies at elementary schools that align the school day with the work day. It also establishes a grant program as a supplement to the 21st Century Community Learning Centers program to support programs and activities during summer recess.

Specifically, the bill directs the Department of Education (ED) to award five-year grants to local educational agencies for establishing policies at 500 elementary schools that align the school day with the work day. ED must report to Congress at the three-year mark and at the conclusion of the five-year grant period on best practices and recommendations for aligning school and work schedules, and for strengthening partnerships between schools and community resources.

In addition, the bill requires ED to carry out a supplemental grant program to establish or expand community learning center summer programs.

Text (1)
October 30, 2020
Actions (2)
10/30/2020
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
10/30/2020
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:44:27 PM