New Essential Education Discoveries Act of 2023
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (11 Dec 2023): Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
What this bill does
H.R. 6691, the New Essential Education Discoveries Act of 2023, would establish a National Center for Advanced Development in Education within the Institute for Education Sciences. This center would aim to identify and promote advancements in teaching and learning, including new technologies and pedagogical approaches. It would also focus on developing community-informed solutions to address disparities in student achievement and opportunities across various educational levels, from early childhood to adult education, and for students with disabilities and English learners.
The bill defines the "science of learning and development" as knowledge from different fields that explains how students learn best. It would authorize appropriations of $500 million annually for fiscal years 2024 through 2028 to carry out the center's work. Additionally, the bill would amend existing law to provide grants for states to improve their statewide longitudinal data systems, which track individuals from birth into the workforce to manage and analyze data across various social service systems.
As of December 11, 2023, H.R. 6691 was introduced in the House of Representatives by Representative Suzanne Bonamici and referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill did not receive a vote in the previous session of Congress and is now in its initial legislative stage.
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Timeline
11 Dec 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 6691 do?
- H.R. 6691, the New Essential Education Discoveries Act of 2023, would establish a National Center for Advanced Development in Education within the Institute for Education Sciences. This center would aim to identify and promote advancements in teaching and learning, including new technologies and pedagogical approaches. It would also focus on developing community-informed solutions to address disparities in student achievement and opportunities across various educational levels, from early childhood to adult education, and for students with disabilities and English learners. The bill defines the "science of learning and development" as knowledge from different fields that explains how students learn best. It would authorize appropriations of $500 million annually for fiscal years 2024 through 2028 to carry out the center's work. Additionally, the bill would amend existing law to provide grants for states to improve their statewide longitudinal data systems, which track individuals from birth into the workforce to manage and analyze data across various social service systems. As of December 11, 2023, H.R. 6691 was introduced in the House of Representatives by Representative Suzanne Bonamici and referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill did not receive a vote in the previous session of Congress and is now in its initial legislative stage.
- Has H.R. 6691 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 6691. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 6691?
- H.R. 6691 was sponsored by Rep. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1] (D-OR), with 4 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 6691?
- Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. (11 Dec 2023).
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