2022 House Bill 5859

Give learning loss COVID grants to parents

Introduced in the House

Feb. 24, 2022

Introduced by Rep. Julie Alexander (R-64)

To authorize grants up to $1,500 for parents whose children experienced “learning loss” due to school closures during the COVID epidemic, with 40% of the amount based on household income and the rest based on how many days a child’s classrooms were closed.

Referred to the Committee on Education

March 22, 2022

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

June 7, 2022

Failed in the House 51 to 56 (details)