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H.R.562: Improving Education for Foster Youth Act
About This Bill
- Introduced Jan. 27, 2015
- Latest Major Action April 29, 2015
Bill Sponsor
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Jan. 27, 2015
Bill Summary
Improving Education for Foster Youth Act Amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA) to require states that receive ESEA assistance to implement policies ensuring that foster care children who are changing schools can transfer school credits and receive partial credits for coursework satisfactorily completed while attending a prior school or educational program.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| April 29, 2015 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
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| Jan. 27, 2015 |
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
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| Jan. 27, 2015 |
Introduced in the House by Alan Grayson (D-Fla.) |