Rep. Morelle, Sen. Merkley Introduce Legislation To Close Summer Learning Gap
August 01, 2024
August 01, 2024
ROCHESTER, New York, Aug. 1 -- Rep. Joseph Morelle, D-New York, issued the following news release on July 31, 2024:
Today, Congressman Joe Morelle (D, NY-25) and Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR) announced action to combat summer learning loss--which is especially prevalent in low-income communities. Their legislation, the Summer Meals and Learning Act, establishes a grant program to keep school libraries open that serve as summer meal sites, helping to close the achievement gap.
Today, Congressman Joe Morelle (D, NY-25) and Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR) announced action to combat summer learning loss--which is especially prevalent in low-income communities. Their legislation, the Summer Meals and Learning Act, establishes a grant program to keep school libraries open that serve as summer meal sites, helping to close the achievement gap.