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H.Res. 1463 · 110th Congress

Recognizing the benefits of service-learning as a teaching strategy to effectively engage youth in the…

Full title

Recognizing the benefits of service-learning as a teaching strategy to effectively engage youth in the community and classroom, and supporting the goals of the National Learn and Serve Challenge.

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Agreed to without a recorded vote. It was agreed to by voice vote or unanimous consent, which don't record how each member voted.

5 cosponsors · 4 D, 1 R

1 signed on when it was introduced; the rest joined later. Cosponsors who withdrew aren't shown.

  1. House Introduced Sep 18, 2008
  2. House Passed Sep 22, 2008

Recognizes the benefits of service-learning in improving academic outcomes for youth, engaging youth in positive community experiences, and helping them make more constructive choices in life.

What it does: CRS summary · Passed House amended · Sep 22, 2008

Recognizes the benefits of service-learning in improving academic outcomes for youth, engaging youth in positive community experiences, and helping them make more constructive choices in life.

Encourages schools, school districts, college campuses, community-based organizations, non-profits, and faith-based organizations to provide youth with more service-learning opportunities.

Expresses support for the goals of the annual National Learn and Serve Challenge, that spotlights the value of service-learning to youth, schools, college campuses, and communities.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov

About this bill and sources

Official title: Recognizing the benefits of service-learning as a teaching strategy to effectively engage youth in the community and classroom, and supporting the goals of the National Learn and Serve Challenge.

Latest action (Sep 22, 2008): Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Policy area: Education · Origin: House · Introduced: Sep 18, 2008

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  1. House Introduced Sep 18, 2008
  2. House Passed Sep 22, 2008

No recorded floor vote found.