Schools Not Shelters Act
This bill prohibits public elementary, secondary schools, and colleges from receiving federal funding if they use their facilities to house non-citizens under federal immigration orders (excluding those already admitted to the U.S.). It amends existing law to block federal financial assistance for schools that provide shelter for these individuals, while exempting short-term disaster shelters (under 72 hours) or facilities used during declared disasters. The policy directly affects public educational institutions receiving federal programs, requiring them to avoid hosting such non-citizens to maintain funding eligibility. It does not restrict schools from housing other groups or affect private institutions.
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in committee
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Introduction
Sep 2023
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Introduced Sep 28, 2023
Last action Sep 28, 2023
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Sep 28, 2023
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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Sep 28, 2023
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1 primary · 6 co-sponsors
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