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H.R.2637 - Developing Innovative Partnerships and Learning Opportunities that Motivate Achievement Act
To strengthen student achievement and graduation rates and prepare young people for college, careers, and citizenship through innovative partnerships that meet the comprehensive needs of children and youth. view all titles (3)
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- Official: To strengthen student achievement and graduation rates and prepare young people for college, careers, and citizenship through innovative partnerships that meet the comprehensive needs of children and youth. as introduced.
- Short: Developing Innovative Partnerships and Learning Opportunities that Motivate Achievement Act as introduced.
- Short: DIPLOMA Act as introduced.
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Official Summary
7/25/2011--Introduced.Developing Innovative Partnerships and Learning Opportunities that Motivate Achievement Act or DIPLOMA Act - Authorizes the Secretary of Education to award renewable five-year grants to states and, through them, subgrants to local consortia that include a local educatOfficial Summary
7/25/2011--Introduced.Developing Innovative Partnerships and Learning Opportunities that Motivate Achievement Act or DIPLOMA Act - Authorizes the Secretary of Education to award renewable five-year grants to states and, through them, subgrants to local consortia that include a local educational agency (LEA) and other community partners to:(1) ensure the academic, physical, social, emotional, and civic development of disadvantaged youth; and
(2) strengthen their families and communities. Requires each state grantee to develop and implement a state child and youth strategy that assesses children's needs and the assets within the state that can be mobilized, coordinated, and integrated to achieve quantifiable progress toward goals that include ensuring that:
(1) children are ready for school;
(2) students are engaged and achieving in school;
(3) students are physically, mentally, socially, and emotionally healthy;
(4) schools and neighborhoods are safe and provide a positive climate for learning;
(5) families are supportive and engaged in their children's education;
(6) students are ready for postsecondary education and 21st Century careers; and
(7) students are contributing to their communities. Directs the consortia to develop and implement a local child and youth strategy that integrates multiple private and public services into a comprehensive, coordinated continuum of services directed toward achieving quantifiable progress toward such goals. Requires the Secretary to award competitive grants directly to local consortia if appropriated funds fall below a specified amount.
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Organizations Supporting H.R.2637
- Council for Exceptional Children
- National Education Association
- American Federation of Teachers
- American Association of School Administrators
- American School Counseling Association
- First Focus Campaign for Children
- ...and 2 more. See all.
Organizations Opposing H.R.2637
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