Recognizing Achievement in Classified School Employees Act

Bill: 116-hr-276
Sponsor: full_name: Rep. Titus, Dina [D-NV-1]
Introduced: 2019-01-08
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Child safety and welfare

Educational facilities and institutions

Elementary and secondary education

Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management

Higher education

Preschool education

School administration

State and local government operations
Latest action: action_date: 2019-04-12
text: Became Public Law No: 116-13.

Summaries:
action_date: 2019-01-08
action_desc: Introduced in House
text: <p><strong>Recognizing Achievement in Classified School Employees Act</strong></p> <p>This bill directs the Department of Education (ED) to grant "Recognizing Inspiring School Employees" awards to classified school employees, within certain occupational specialties, who provide exemplary service to students in prekindergarten through high school.</p> <p>ED must annually select an awardee, out of nominations received from states, from any of the following occupational specialties: (1) paraprofessional services, (2) clerical and administrative services, (3) transportation services, (4) food and nutrition services, (5) custodial and maintenance services, (6) security services, (7) health and student services, (8) technical services, and (9) skilled trades.</p> <p>The award and recognition provided shall have no monetary value.</p> <p>ED shall develop uniform national guidelines for evaluating nominations. </p>

action_date: 2019-02-25
action_desc: Passed House
text: <p><strong>Recognizing Achievement in Classified School Employees Act</strong></p> <p>This bill directs the Department of Education (ED) to grant Recognizing Inspiring School Employees awards to classified school employees, within certain occupational specialties, who provide exemplary service to students in prekindergarten through high school.</p> <p>ED must annually select an awardee, out of nominations received from states, from any of the following occupational specialties: (1) paraprofessional services, (2) clerical and administrative services, (3) transportation services, (4) food and nutrition services, (5) custodial and maintenance services, (6) security services, (7) health and student services, (8) technical services, and (9) skilled trades.</p> <p>The award and recognition provided shall have no monetary value.</p> <p>ED shall develop uniform national guidelines for evaluating nominations. </p>

action_date: 2019-03-28
action_desc: Passed Senate
text: <p><strong>Recognizing Achievement in Classified School Employees Act</strong></p> <p>This bill directs the Department of Education (ED) to grant Recognizing Inspiring School Employees awards to classified school employees, within certain occupational specialties, who provide exemplary service to students in prekindergarten through high school.</p> <p>ED must annually select an awardee, out of nominations received from states, from any of the following occupational specialties: (1) paraprofessional services, (2) clerical and administrative services, (3) transportation services, (4) food and nutrition services, (5) custodial and maintenance services, (6) security services, (7) health and student services, (8) technical services, and (9) skilled trades.</p> <p>The award and recognition provided shall have no monetary value.</p> <p>ED shall develop uniform national guidelines for evaluating nominations. </p>

action_date: 2019-04-12
action_desc: Public Law
text: <p><strong>Recognizing Achievement in Classified School Employees Act</strong></p> <p>This bill directs the Department of Education (ED) to grant Recognizing Inspiring School Employees awards to classified school employees, within certain occupational specialties, who provide exemplary service to students in prekindergarten through high school.</p> <p>ED must annually select an awardee, out of nominations received from states, from any of the following occupational specialties: (1) paraprofessional services, (2) clerical and administrative services, (3) transportation services, (4) food and nutrition services, (5) custodial and maintenance services, (6) security services, (7) health and student services, (8) technical services, and (9) skilled trades.</p> <p>The award and recognition provided shall have no monetary value.</p> <p>ED shall develop uniform national guidelines for evaluating nominations. </p>

tv_txt: I 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 276 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 8, 2019 Ms. Titus (for herself, Mr. Lowenthal , Mr. McNerney , Ms. Jackson Lee , Ms. Brownley of California , Ms. McCollum , Mr. Fitzpatrick , Mr. Khanna , Ms. Norton , Mr. Larsen of Washington , Mr. Garamendi , Mr. Thompson of Pennsylvania , Mr. Diaz-Balart , Mr. Schiff , Ms. Roybal-Allard , Mr. McGovern , Mr. DeSaulnier , Mr. Yarmuth , Mr. Swalwell of California , Mrs. Lee of Nevada , and Mr. Carbajal ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and Labor A BILL To direct the Secretary of Education to establish the Recognizing Inspiring School Employees (RISE) Award Program recognizing excellence exhibited by classified school employees providing services to students in prekindergarten through high school.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Recognizing Achievement in Classified School Employees Act . 2. Findings Congress finds the following: (1) Classified school employees provide valuable service in the United States. (2) Classified school employees provide essential services, such as transportation, facilities maintenance and operations, food service, safety, and health care. (3) Classified school employees play a vital role in providing for the welfare and safety of students. (4) Classified school employees strive for excellence in all areas of service to the education community. (5) Exemplary classified school employees should be recognized for their outstanding contributions to quality education in the United States. 3. Definitions In this Act: (1) Classified school employee The term classified school employee means an employee of a State or of any political subdivision of a State, or an employee of a nonprofit entity, who works in any grade from prekindergarten through high school in any of the following occupational specialties: (A) Paraprofessional, including paraeducator services. (B) Clerical and administrative services. (C) Transportation services. (D) Food and nutrition services. (E) Custodial and maintenance services. (F) Security services. (G) Health and student services. (H) Technical services. (I) Skilled trades. (2) Other definitions The terms used in this Act have the meanings given the terms in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 7801 ). 4. Recognition program established (a) In general The Secretary of Education shall establish a national recognition program to be known as the Recognizing Inspiring School Employees Award Program or the award program . The purpose of the award program shall be to recognize and promote the commitment and excellence exhibited by classified school employees who provide exemplary service to students in prekindergarten through high school. (b) Award (1) In General Prior to May 31 of each year (beginning with the second calendar year that begins after the date of the enactment of this Act), the Secretary shall select a classified school employee to receive the Recognizing Inspiring School Employees Award for the year. (2) Non-Monetary Value The award and recognition provided under this Act shall have no monetary value. (c) Selection process (1) Nomination process (A) In general Not later than November 1 of each year (beginning with the first calendar year that begins after the date of the enactment of this Act), the Secretary shall solicit nominations of classified school employees from the occupational specialties described in section 3(1) from the Governor of each State. (B) Nomination submissions In order for individuals in a State to be eligible to receive recognition under this section, the Governor of the State shall consider nominations submitted by the following: (i) Local educational agencies. (ii) School administrators. (iii) Professional associations. (iv) Labor organizations. (v) Educational service agencies. (vi) Nonprofit entities. (vii) Parents and students. (viii) Any other group determined appropriate by the Secretary. (2) Demonstration Each Governor of a State who desires individuals in the State to receive recognition under this section shall submit the nominations described in paragraph (1) to the Secretary in such manner as may be required by the Secretary. Each such nomination shall contain, at a minimum, demonstrations of excellence in the following areas: (A) Work performance. (B) School and community involvement. (C) Leadership and commitment. (D) Local support. (E) Enhancement of classified school employees’ image in the community and schools. (3) Selection The Secretary shall develop uniform national guidelines for evaluating nominations submitted under paragraph (2) in order to select the most deserving nominees based on the demonstrations made in the areas described in such paragraph.

tv_txt: I 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 276 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To direct the Secretary of Education to establish the Recognizing Inspiring School Employees (RISE) Award Program recognizing excellence exhibited by classified school employees providing services to students in prekindergarten through high school.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Recognizing Achievement in Classified School Employees Act . 2. Findings Congress finds the following: (1) Classified school employees provide valuable service in the United States. (2) Classified school employees provide essential services, such as transportation, facilities maintenance and operations, food service, safety, and health care. (3) Classified school employees play a vital role in providing for the welfare and safety of students. (4) Classified school employees strive for excellence in all areas of service to the education community. (5) Exemplary classified school employees should be recognized for their outstanding contributions to quality education in the United States. 3. Definitions In this Act: (1) Classified school employee The term classified school employee means an employee of a State or of any political subdivision of a State, or an employee of a nonprofit entity, who works in any grade from prekindergarten through high school in any of the following occupational specialties: (A) Paraprofessional, including paraeducator services. (B) Clerical and administrative services. (C) Transportation services. (D) Food and nutrition services. (E) Custodial and maintenance services. (F) Security services. (G) Health and student services. (H) Technical services. (I) Skilled trades. (2) Other definitions The terms used in this Act have the meanings given the terms in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 7801 ). 4. Recognition program established (a) In general The Secretary of Education shall establish a national recognition program to be known as the Recognizing Inspiring School Employees Award Program or the award program . The purpose of the award program shall be to recognize and promote the commitment and excellence exhibited by classified school employees who provide exemplary service to students in prekindergarten through high school. (b) Award (1) In General Prior to May 31 of each year (beginning with the second calendar year that begins after the date of the enactment of this Act), the Secretary shall select a classified school employee to receive the Recognizing Inspiring School Employees Award for the year. (2) Non-Monetary Value The award and recognition provided under this Act shall have no monetary value. (c) Selection process (1) Nomination process (A) In general Not later than November 1 of each year (beginning with the first calendar year that begins after the date of the enactment of this Act), the Secretary shall solicit nominations of classified school employees from the occupational specialties described in section 3(1) from the Governor of each State. (B) Nomination submissions In order for individuals in a State to be eligible to receive recognition under this section, the Governor of the State shall consider nominations submitted by the following: (i) Local educational agencies. (ii) School administrators. (iii) Professional associations. (iv) Labor organizations. (v) Educational service agencies. (vi) Nonprofit entities. (vii) Parents and students. (viii) Any other group determined appropriate by the Secretary. (2) Demonstration Each Governor of a State who desires individuals in the State to receive recognition under this section shall submit the nominations described in paragraph (1) to the Secretary in such manner as may be required by the Secretary. Each such nomination shall contain, at a minimum, demonstrations of excellence in the following areas: (A) Work performance. (B) School and community involvement. (C) Leadership and commitment. (D) Local support. (E) Enhancement of classified school employees’ image in the community and schools. (3) Selection The Secretary shall develop uniform national guidelines for evaluating nominations submitted under paragraph (2) in order to select the most deserving nominees based on the demonstrations made in the areas described in such paragraph.

Passed the House of Representatives February 25, 2019. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.

tv_txt: IIB 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 276 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 26, 2019 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions AN ACT To direct the Secretary of Education to establish the Recognizing Inspiring School Employees (RISE) Award Program recognizing excellence exhibited by classified school employees providing services to students in prekindergarten through high school.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Recognizing Achievement in Classified School Employees Act . 2. Findings Congress finds the following: (1) Classified school employees provide valuable service in the United States. (2) Classified school employees provide essential services, such as transportation, facilities maintenance and operations, food service, safety, and health care. (3) Classified school employees play a vital role in providing for the welfare and safety of students. (4) Classified school employees strive for excellence in all areas of service to the education community. (5) Exemplary classified school employees should be recognized for their outstanding contributions to quality education in the United States. 3. Definitions In this Act: (1) Classified school employee The term classified school employee means an employee of a State or of any political subdivision of a State, or an employee of a nonprofit entity, who works in any grade from prekindergarten through high school in any of the following occupational specialties: (A) Paraprofessional, including paraeducator services. (B) Clerical and administrative services. (C) Transportation services. (D) Food and nutrition services. (E) Custodial and maintenance services. (F) Security services. (G) Health and student services. (H) Technical services. (I) Skilled trades. (2) Other definitions The terms used in this Act have the meanings given the terms in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 7801 ). 4. Recognition program established (a) In general The Secretary of Education shall establish a national recognition program to be known as the Recognizing Inspiring School Employees Award Program or the award program . The purpose of the award program shall be to recognize and promote the commitment and excellence exhibited by classified school employees who provide exemplary service to students in prekindergarten through high school. (b) Award (1) In General Prior to May 31 of each year (beginning with the second calendar year that begins after the date of the enactment of this Act), the Secretary shall select a classified school employee to receive the Recognizing Inspiring School Employees Award for the year. (2) Non-Monetary Value The award and recognition provided under this Act shall have no monetary value. (c) Selection process (1) Nomination process (A) In general Not later than November 1 of each year (beginning with the first calendar year that begins after the date of the enactment of this Act), the Secretary shall solicit nominations of classified school employees from the occupational specialties described in section 3(1) from the Governor of each State. (B) Nomination submissions In order for individuals in a State to be eligible to receive recognition under this section, the Governor of the State shall consider nominations submitted by the following: (i) Local educational agencies. (ii) School administrators. (iii) Professional associations. (iv) Labor organizations. (v) Educational service agencies. (vi) Nonprofit entities. (vii) Parents and students. (viii) Any other group determined appropriate by the Secretary. (2) Demonstration Each Governor of a State who desires individuals in the State to receive recognition under this section shall submit the nominations described in paragraph (1) to the Secretary in such manner as may be required by the Secretary. Each such nomination shall contain, at a minimum, demonstrations of excellence in the following areas: (A) Work performance. (B) School and community involvement. (C) Leadership and commitment. (D) Local support. (E) Enhancement of classified school employees’ image in the community and schools. (3) Selection The Secretary shall develop uniform national guidelines for evaluating nominations submitted under paragraph (2) in order to select the most deserving nominees based on the demonstrations made in the areas described in such paragraph.

Passed the House of Representatives February 25, 2019. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.

tv_txt: I One Hundred Sixteenth Congress of the United States of America At the First Session Begun and held at the City of Washington on Thursday, the third day of January, two thousand and nineteen H. R. 276 AN ACT To direct the Secretary of Education to establish the Recognizing Inspiring School Employees (RISE) Award Program recognizing excellence exhibited by classified school employees providing services to students in prekindergarten through high school.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Recognizing Achievement in Classified School Employees Act . 2. Findings Congress finds the following: (1) Classified school employees provide valuable service in the United States. (2) Classified school employees provide essential services, such as transportation, facilities maintenance and operations, food service, safety, and health care. (3) Classified school employees play a vital role in providing for the welfare and safety of students. (4) Classified school employees strive for excellence in all areas of service to the education community. (5) Exemplary classified school employees should be recognized for their outstanding contributions to quality education in the United States. 3. Definitions In this Act: (1) Classified school employee The term classified school employee means an employee of a State or of any political subdivision of a State, or an employee of a nonprofit entity, who works in any grade from prekindergarten through high school in any of the following occupational specialties: (A) Paraprofessional, including paraeducator services. (B) Clerical and administrative services. (C) Transportation services. (D) Food and nutrition services. (E) Custodial and maintenance services. (F) Security services. (G) Health and student services. (H) Technical services. (I) Skilled trades. (2) Other definitions The terms used in this Act have the meanings given the terms in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 7801 ). 4. Recognition program established (a) In general The Secretary of Education shall establish a national recognition program to be known as the Recognizing Inspiring School Employees Award Program or the award program . The purpose of the award program shall be to recognize and promote the commitment and excellence exhibited by classified school employees who provide exemplary service to students in prekindergarten through high school. (b) Award (1) In General Prior to May 31 of each year (beginning with the second calendar year that begins after the date of the enactment of this Act), the Secretary shall select a classified school employee to receive the Recognizing Inspiring School Employees Award for the year. (2) Non-Monetary Value The award and recognition provided under this Act shall have no monetary value. (c) Selection process (1) Nomination process (A) In general Not later than November 1 of each year (beginning with the first calendar year that begins after the date of the enactment of this Act), the Secretary shall solicit nominations of classified school employees from the occupational specialties described in section 3(1) from the Governor of each State. (B) Nomination submissions In order for individuals in a State to be eligible to receive recognition under this section, the Governor of the State shall consider nominations submitted by the following: (i) Local educational agencies. (ii) School administrators. (iii) Professional associations. (iv) Labor organizations. (v) Educational service agencies. (vi) Nonprofit entities. (vii) Parents and students. (viii) Any other group determined appropriate by the Secretary. (2) Demonstration Each Governor of a State who desires individuals in the State to receive recognition under this section shall submit the nominations described in paragraph (1) to the Secretary in such manner as may be required by the Secretary. Each such nomination shall contain, at a minimum, demonstrations of excellence in the following areas: (A) Work performance. (B) School and community involvement. (C) Leadership and commitment. (D) Local support. (E) Enhancement of classified school employees’ image in the community and schools. (3) Selection The Secretary shall develop uniform national guidelines for evaluating nominations submitted under paragraph (2) in order to select the most deserving nominees based on the demonstrations made in the areas described in such paragraph.

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