H.R. 682 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
Reopen Schools Act
H.R. 682 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) was introduced on Feb 2, 2021, sponsored by Ashley Hinson with 87 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, 2021
- Co-sponsors
- 87
- Policy area
- Education
What it does
Reopen Schools Act This bill requires a local educational agency (LEA) to reopen its elementary and secondary schools as a condition for receiving certain supplemental education emergency relief funding. Specifically, an LEA must provide in-person instruction to at least 50% of its students in order to receive the full funding.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Ashley Hinson (R-IA). Co-sponsors: 87 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 2, 2021
- 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, 2021)
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Committees
- Education and the Workforce Committee
More
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