House Bill 8715
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Pandemic Planning and Response For Schools Act of 2020
Introduced
Introduced in House on Oct 30, 2020
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
8715
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.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Pandemic Planning and Response For Schools Act of 2020
This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services, within 30 days of declaring a public health emergency and in consultation with the Department of Education, to make publicly available a plan to continue education during the emergency.
Specifically, the plan must include (1) best practices for keeping students and faculty safe during the emergency; (2) best practices for keeping schools functioning during the emergency that are consistent with public health requirements and recommendations; and (3) guidance on establishing priorities for cohorts of students who should receive their instruction online, in person, or through a hybrid program.
October 30, 2020
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