Legislative Activity Senate to Vote on Child Care and Development Block Grant Reauthorization Last week, the Senate voted 96-1 to move to consideration of the Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG) reauthorization legislation (S. 1086). The Senate previously passed S. 1086 in March; the House then amended the bill and passed it in September. … Continue Reading
Legislative Activity Charter School Legislation Last Friday, the House overwhelmingly passed (360-45) legislation to rewrite charter school law, with an emphasis on supporting state efforts to start, expand, and replicate high-performing charter schools. The bill’s sponsors in the House are hopeful that such a strong vote will encourage Senate action on charter school legislation. Despite … Continue Reading