HR 8715 · 116th Congress · Education

Pandemic Planning and Response For Schools Act of 2020

Introduced 2020-10-30· Sponsored by Rep. Payne, Donald M., Jr. [D-NJ-10]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.(2020-10-30)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Pandemic Planning and Response For Schools Act of 2020 This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services, within 30 days of declaring a public health emergency and in consultation with the Department of Education, to make publicly available a plan to continue education during the emergency. Specifically, the plan must include (1) best practices for keeping students and faculty safe during the emergency; (2) best practices for keeping schools functioning during the emergency that are consistent with public health requirements and recommendations; and (3) guidance on establishing priorities for cohorts of students who should receive their instruction online, in person, or through a hybrid program.…

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Cosponsors (4)

4 Democrats