Official Summary

5/10/2005--Introduced.Full-Service Community Schools Act of 2005 - Authorizes the Secretary of Education to award grants to: (1) eligible entities to assist public elementary or secondary schools to function as full-service community schools; and (2) state collaboratives to support develop

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Official Summary

5/10/2005--Introduced.
Full-Service Community Schools Act of 2005 - Authorizes the Secretary of Education to award grants to:
(1) eligible entities to assist public elementary or secondary schools to function as full-service community schools; and
(2) state collaboratives to support development of full-service community school programs. Requires such schools to:
(1) participate in community-based efforts to coordinate educational, developmental, family, health, and other comprehensive services through community-based organizations and public and private partnerships; and
(2) provide access to such services to students, families, and the community.
Gives local grant priority to entities that:
(1) will serve at least one school eligible for schoolwide programs under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, and more than one full-service community school as part of a community or districtwide strategy; and
(2) demonstrate a record of effectiveness in integrating at least three of various qualified services.


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