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E-advocacy can make a big difference. First, you have to know what policies are being considered—and how your elected officials vote on them. Here, you can learn about relevant legislation and get the info you need to hold your representatives accountable for the promises they make.

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H.R. 2112 - Appropriations Act (Including Juvenile Justice)
Status: Introduced

Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012, including juvenile justice.

Protect Our Kids Act of 2011
Status: Introduced

The Protect Our Kids Act of 2011 will create a National Commission on Child Abuse and Neglect Deaths to study and evaluate federal, state, and private child welfare systems and develop a national strategy to prevent and reduce these deaths.

After School for America's Children Act of 2012
Status: Introduced

The After School for America's Children Act of 2012 (H.R.3821) reauthorizes the 21st Centry Community Learning Centers initiative and invests in community supports for out of school time learning.

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Preparing Students for Success in the Global Economy Act of 2011 (S. 1675)
Status: Introduced

Sen. Merkley (D-OR) has introduced the Preparing Students for Success in the Global Economy Act of 2011 (S. 1675) as part of the base ESEA reauthorization bill. It combines many of the STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) bills that have been introduced this session and includes out-of-school activities explicitly as an allowable use of funds.

STARS Act of 2011 (S. 1422)
Status: Introduced

The Students Taking Action for Road Safety (STARS) Act of 2011 (S. 1422) creates a dedicated federal funding stream specifically focused on the safety of drivers under the age of 21.

The Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning Act of 2011 (HR 2437)
Status: Introduced
The Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning Act of 2011 (HR 2437) amends title II of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to include teacher and principal training in practices that address the social and emotional development needs of students.
IDEA Full Funding Act (S 103)
Status: Introduced

The IDEA Full Funding Act (S 103) amends the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) to reauthorize and make appropriations for the grant program to assist states and outlying areas to provide special education and related services to children with disabilities.

Pregnant and Parenting Students Access to Education Act (HR 2617)
Status: Introduced

The Pregnant and Parenting Students Access to Education Act (HR 2617) authorizes the Secretary of Education to make grants to promote the education of pregnant and parenting students.

The Youth Corps Act of 2011 (HR 711)
Status: Introduced

The Youth Corps Act of 2011 (HR 711) proposes to amend the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 to provide for the establishment of Youth Corps programs and provide for wider dissemination of the Youth Corps model.