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- H.RES.769
H.RES.769: Recognizing the benefits of service-learning as a teaching strategy to effectively engage youth in the community and classroom, and expressing support for the goals of the National Learn and Serve Challenge.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about education
- Introduced Sept. 23, 2009
- Latest Major Action Nov. 16, 2009
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
4 (3 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Summary
Recognizes the benefits of service-learning in: (1) enriching and enhancing academic outcomes for youth; (2) engaging youth in positive experiences in the community; and (3) encouraging youth to make more constructive choices with regards to their lives. Encourages schools, school districts, college campuses, community-based organizations, nonprofits, and faith-based organizations to work towards providing youth with more service-learning...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Considered under suspension of the rules.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 769.
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On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities.
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Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
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Ms. Chu moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
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| Sept. 23, 2009 |
Introduced in the House by Todd R. Platts (R-Pa.) |