Bills About Education Sponsored by Bob Casey (D-Pa.)

Sen. Casey sponsored 59 bills about education in the 116th Congress (2019-20).

Introduced	Number	Title	Cosponsors	Cosponsor Party	Latest Action
Dec. 21, 2020	S.5079	A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to repeal the suspension of eligibility for grants, loans, and work assistance for drug-related offenses.	0		Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Dec. 3, 2020	S.4956	A bill to create a Council on Emergency Response Protocols to ensure the establishment of accessible, developmentally appropriate, culturally aware, and trauma-informed emergency response protocols in public schools, early childcare and education settings, and institutions of higher education, and for other purposes.	2	All Democrats	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Oct. 28, 2019	S.2719	A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to increase the knowledge and skills of principals and school leaders regarding early childhood education.	2	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sept. 25, 2019	S.2548	A bill to amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to address and take action to prevent bullying and harassment of students.	43	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
May 23, 2019	S.1650	A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide formula grants to States to improve higher education opportunities for foster youth and homeless youth, and for other purposes.	3	All Democrats	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
May 22, 2019	S.1585	A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide students with disabilities and their families with access to critical information needed to select the right college and succeed once enrolled.	5	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
April 11, 2019	S.1176	A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to promote the matriculation, and increase in the graduation rates, of individuals with disabilities within higher education.	1	All Democrats	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
April 11, 2019	S.1204	A bill to authorize the Secretary of Education to establish an Advisory Commission on Serving and Supporting Students with Mental Health Disabilities in Institutions of Higher Education, and for other purposes.	5	All Democrats	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
April 2, 2019	S.984	A bill to address the needs of individuals with disabilities within the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act.	1	All Democrats	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sept. 26, 2018	S.RES.653	A resolution expressing support for the designation of October 20, 2018, as the "National Day on Writing".	1	All Republicans	Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6346)
June 21, 2018	S.3106	A bill to authorize the Secretary of Education to establish an Advisory Commission on Serving and Supporting Students with Mental Health Disabilities in Institutions of Higher Education, and for other purposes.	6	All Democrats	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
June 4, 2018	S.2986	A bill to award grants to States to support efforts at institutions of higher education to increase degree attainment, and for other purposes.	3	All Democrats	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
March 20, 2018	S.2572	A bill to amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to address and take action to prevent bullying and harassment of students.	42	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
March 8, 2018	S.2530	A bill to address the needs of individuals with disabilities within the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act.	1	All Democrats	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Oct. 19, 2017	S.RES.299	A resolution expressing support for the designation of October 20, 2017, as the "National Day on Writing".	2	All Republicans	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6700; text as passed Senate: CR S6656)
March 9, 2017	S.597	A bill to increase Federal Pell Grants for the children of fallen public safety officers, and for other purposes.	5	Bipartisan	Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
June 6, 2017	S.1295	A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide students with disabilities and their families with access to critical information needed to select the right college and succeed once enrolled.	4	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Dec. 8, 2016	S.3521	A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide students with disabilities and their families with access to critical information needed to select the right college and succeed once enrolled.	2	All Republicans	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sept. 29, 2016	S.RES.599	A resolution expressing support for the designation of October 20, 2016, as the "National Day on Writing".	4	All Republicans	Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6276-6277)
May 14, 2015	S.1352	A bill to increase Federal Pell Grants for the children of fallen public safety officers, and for other purposes.	4	Bipartisan	Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Feb. 11, 2016	S.2557	A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to repeal the suspension of eligibility for grants, loans, and work assistance for drug-related offenses.	3	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Nov. 5, 2015	S.RES.308	A resolution expressing support for the designation of October 20, 2015, as the "National Day on Writing".	1	All Republicans	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7843; text as passed Senate: CR S7822-7823)
March 26, 2015	S.882	A bill to amend part A of title II of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965.	1	All Democrats	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
March 4, 2015	S.671	A bill to amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to strengthen elementary and secondary computer science education, and for other purposes.	1	All Republicans	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
March 4, 2015	S.672	A bill to amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to support a reduction in school suspension and expulsions.	0		Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
March 3, 2015	S.645	A bill to assist States in providing voluntary high-quality universal prekindergarten programs and programs to support infants and toddlers.	0		Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
March 3, 2015	S.643	A bill to amend titles I and II of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to strengthen connections to early childhood education programs, and for other purposes.	1	All Democrats	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Feb. 12, 2015	S.528	A bill to amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 in order to improve the requirements regarding alternate standards and assessments for students with the most significant cognitive disabilities, and for other purposes.	1	All Democrats	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Jan. 29, 2015	S.311	A bill to amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to address and take action to prevent bullying and harassment of students.	42	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Nov. 12, 2014	S.RES.576	A resolution expressing support for the designation of October 20, 2014, as the "National Day of Writing".	1	All Republicans	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5957; text as passed Senate: CR S5921)
March 11, 2014	S.RES.379	A resolution congratulating the Pennsylvania State University IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon ("THON") on its continued success in support of the Four Diamonds Fund at Penn State Hershey Children's Hospital.	1	All Republicans	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1527-1528; text as passed Senate: CR S1521-1522)
Nov. 14, 2013	S.RES.295	A resolution expressing the support for the designation of October 20, 2013, as the "National Day on Writing".	5	Bipartisan	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8069; text as passed Senate: CR S8055)
July 31, 2013	S.1407	A bill to amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to strengthen elementary and secondary computer science education, and for other purposes.	6	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
March 7, 2013	S.502	A bill to assist States in providing voluntary high-quality universal prekindergarten programs and programs to support infants and toddlers.	3	All Democrats	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
March 6, 2013	S.RES.68	A resolution congratulating the Penn State IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon on its continued success in support of the Four Diamonds Fund at Penn State Hershey Children's Hospital.	1	All Republicans	Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1237)
Feb. 28, 2013	S.403	A bill to amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to address and take action to prevent bullying and harassment of students.	47	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Jan. 24, 2013	S.128	A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to improve education and prevention related to campus sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking.	10	All Democrats	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sept. 19, 2012	S.RES.565	A resolution expressing support for the designation of October 20, 2012, as the "National Day on Writing".	4	Bipartisan	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6469; text as passed Senate: CR S6470-6471; text of measure as introduced: CR S6466)
March 29, 2012	S.RES.411	A resolution congratulating the Pennsylvania State University IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon on its continued success in support of the Four Diamonds Fund at Penn State Hershey Children's Hospital.	0		Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2257)
Oct. 18, 2011	S.RES.298	A resolution expressing support for the designation of October 20, 2011, as the "National Day on Writing".	5	Bipartisan	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6693; text as passed Senate: CR S6693)
Oct. 12, 2011	S.1686	A bill to amend section 1112 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965.	0		Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Oct. 11, 2011	S.1677	A bill to amend titles I and II of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to strengthen connections to early childhood education programs, and for other purposes.	0		Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sept. 22, 2011	S.1614	A bill to provide grants to State educational agencies and institutions of higher education to strengthen elementary and secondary computer science education, and for other purposes.	0		Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
June 8, 2011	S.1156	A bill to assist States in making voluntary high quality universal prekindergarten programs available to 3- to 5-year olds for at least 1 year preceding kindergarten.	3	All Democrats	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
April 14, 2011	S.834	A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to improve education and prevention related to campus sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking.	21	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
March 29, 2011	S.RES.112	A resolution congratulating the Pennsylvania State University IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon ("THON") on its continued success in support of the Four Diamonds Fund at Penn State Hershey Children's Hospital.	1	All Republicans	Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S2000)
March 8, 2011	S.506	A bill to amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to address and take action to prevent bullying and harassment of students.	41	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
March 3, 2011	S.470	A bill to establish an Early Learning Challenge Fund to support States in building and strengthening systems of high-quality early learning and development programs and for other purposes.	6	All Democrats	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Dec. 16, 2010	S.4039	A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to improve education and prevention related to campus sexual violence, intimate partner violence, and stalking.	1	All Republicans	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sept. 29, 2010	S.RES.668	A resolution expressing support for the designation of October 20, 2010, as the "National Day on Writing".	4	Bipartisan	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7773-7774; text as passed Senate: CR S7773; text of measure as introduced: CR S7837-7838)
Sept. 29, 2010	S.3880	A bill to increase Federal Pell Grants for the children of fallen public safety officers, and for other purposes.	0		Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Aug. 5, 2010	S.3739	A bill to amend the Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act to include bullying and harassment prevention programs.	17	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6896-6897)
Oct. 8, 2009	S.RES.310	A resolution expressing support for the designation of October 20, 2009, as the National Day on Writing.	5	Bipartisan	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10327; text as passed Senate: CR S10327; text of measure as introduced: CR S10321-10322)
June 10, 2009	S.1226	A bill to amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to improve paperless enrollment and efficiency for the national school lunch and school breakfast programs, and for other purposes.	2	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6457-6458)
April 21, 2009	S.839	A bill to assist States in making voluntary high quality universal prekindergarten programs available to 3- to 5-year olds for at least 1 year preceding kindergarten.	6	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4517-4519)
April 2, 2009	S.809	A bill to establish a program to provide tuition assistance to individuals who have lost their jobs as a result of the economic downturn.	2	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
July 29, 2008	S.3353	A bill to provide temporary financial relief for rural school districts adversely impacted by the current energy crisis, and for other purposes.	2	All Democrats	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
July 28, 2008	S.3347	A bill to amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to create a demonstration project to fund additional secondary school counselors in troubled title I schools to reduce the dropout rate.	0	All Democrats	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
May 11, 2007	S.1374	A bill to assist States in making voluntary high quality full-day prekindergarten programs available and economically affordable for the families of all children for at least 1 year preceding kindergarten.	4	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6021-6022)

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