H.R. 6565 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
Kids in Classes Act
H.R. 6565 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) was introduced on Feb 2, 2022, sponsored by Chris Jacobs with 13 co-sponsors.
During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Feb 2, 2022
- Co-sponsors
- 13
- Policy area
- Education
What it does
Kids in Classes Act This bill prohibits a state educational agency from receiving specified federal education funds unless funds are provided directly to a parent or guardian of an eligible child for certain qualified educational expenses (e.g., educational materials, tutoring, or private school tuition).
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Chris Jacobs (R-NY). Co-sponsors: 13 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 2, 2022
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. (Feb 2, 2022)
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- S. 848: Consider Teachers Act of 2021
- S. 2959: Supplemental Impact Aid Flexibility Act
- S. 1098: Joint Consolidation Loan Separation Act
- H.R. 426: Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2021
- H.R. 682: Reopen Schools Act
- H.R. 764: Keep Our PACT Act
- S. 864: JOBS Act of 2021
- H.R. 1133: To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to include certain employment as a health care…
- H.R. 1394: Black History is American History Act
Committees
- Education and the Workforce Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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