S. 3769 (111th): Families and Communities Involved in Improving Our Schools Act

Introduced:
Sep 13, 2010 (111th Congress, 2009–2010)
Sponsor:
Sen. Russell Feingold [D-WI]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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Status

This bill was introduced on September 13, 2010, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Sep 13, 2010
Referred to Committee Sep 13, 2010
Cosponsors
none
Committees

Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions

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Full Title

A bill to amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to promote family and community engagement in school improvement.

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Last updated Sep 13, 2010.
5 pages

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9/13/2010--Introduced.
Families and Communities Involved in Improving Our Schools Act - Amends title I (Improving the Academic Achievement of the Disadvantaged) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to require local educational agencies (LEAs) receiving school improvement funds to engage families and community members in the selection, development, and implementation of measures to improve the performance of schools identified as needing improvement, corrective action, or restructuring due to their failure to make adequate yearly progress (AYP) toward state academic performance standards.
Directs the Secretary of Education to issue regulations that detail research-based family and community engagement strategies that LEAs and schools may utilize with school improvement funds.

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  • Title 20: EDUCATION
  • Chapter 70: STRENGTHENING AND IMPROVEMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS
  • Subchapter I: IMPROVING THE ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT OF THE DISADVANTAGED
  • Section 6303: School improvement