Proposal:Communities Serving Schools Act of 2020

This proposal is archived and closed to further debate. It was introduced in the 116th Congress, which has concluded, and the bill was not enacted into law.

Bill	HR 8126
Type of Legislation	House Bill
Congress	116
Status	Archived — 116th Congress concluded
Source	View original on Congress.gov

Geographic Scope

National

Description

Communities Serving Schools Act of 2020

This bill directs the Department of Education to award four-year competitive grants to state and local educational agencies for implementing wraparound services in public elementary and secondary schools. Wraparound service refers to a school-based service that targets academic and non-academic barriers to student achievement, including assistance with academics and physical and mental health, provision of basic needs (e.g., food, housing, and clothing), and college and career preparation.

A state educational agency that receives a grant must award subgrants to local educational agencies. A local educational agency that receives a grant or subgrant must use these funds for certain activities, such as hiring an on-site coordinator to ensure wraparound services are aligned with student needs and to connect students with those services.

Bill Title

Communities Serving Schools Act of 2020

Linked Goals

• Goal:Promote General Welfare

Steps

• 2020-08-28: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
• 2020-08-28: Introduced in House
• 2020-08-28: Introduced in House

Projected Outcome

A more informed proposal or public response aligned with the Promote General Welfare goal.