H.R. 1821 · 112th Congress · 2011–2012
Family Engagement in Education Act of 2011
H.R. 1821 in the 112th Congress (2011–2012) was introduced on May 10, 2011, sponsored by Todd Russell Platts with 26 co-sponsors.
During the 112th Congress (2011–2012), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- May 10, 2011
- Co-sponsors
- 26
- Policy area
- Education
What it does
Family Engagement in Education Act of 2011 - Amends title I (Improving the Academic Achievement of the Disadvantaged) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA) to authorize states to reserve school improvement funds to: (1) award grants to nonprofit organizations that partner with local educational agencies (LEAs) or schools to establish and operate Local Family Engagement Centers that assist families in bec…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Todd Russell Platts (R-PA). Co-sponsors: 26 Democrats.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 10, 2011
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. (May 10, 2011)
Other Education bills in the 112th Congress
- S. 365: Budget Control Act of 2011
- H.R. 3237: SOAR Technical Corrections Act
- S. 3472: Uninterrupted Scholars Act (USA)
- S. 555: Student Non-Discrimination Act of 2011
- H.R. 998: Student Non-Discrimination Act of 2011
- H.R. 1704: Annual National Classified School Employee of the Year Award Act
- H.R. 2117: Protecting Academic Freedom in Higher Education Act
- H.R. 2514: A PLUS Act
- H.R. 4170: Student Loan Forgiveness Act of 2012
Committees
- Education and the Workforce Committee
More
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