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S. 3279 118th Congress Senate

Advanced Coursework Equity Act

Official title: A bill to promote equity in advanced coursework and programs at elementary and secondary schools.

Introduced: July 25, 2024 Introduced by: Cory A. Booker Democratic · New Jersey See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 2 steps
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Became law
Nov 9, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Nov 9, 2023
Introduced in Senate
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 Latest action November 9, 2023

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Advanced Coursework Equity Act

This bill directs the Department of Education to establish three grant programs to increase enrollment and performance of underrepresented students in advanced courses and programs. Local educational agencies receiving grants or subgrants must use such funds for certain activities, such as conducting community engagement, expanding enrollment of underrepresented students in advanced courses, and providing direct services (e.g., tutoring) to underrepresented students.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HR 6328 Identical bill Advanced Coursework Equity Act
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 Cosponsors 4
All 4 Democratic 4
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Coons, Christopher A.
Delaware · Jul 25, 2024
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Durbin, Richard J.
Illinois · Nov 9, 2023
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Smith, Tina
Minnesota · Nov 9, 2023
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Van Hollen, Chris
Maryland · Nov 9, 2023
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 3279: Advanced Coursework Equity Act. 118th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/118-S-3279/
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"S. 3279: Advanced Coursework Equity Act." 118th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/118-S-3279/.
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S. 3279, 118th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/118-S-3279/.
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