Education
As a member of the Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, Senator Reed is consistently at the forefront of efforts to improve America's education system. Reed believes that well-trained and well-prepared teachers and principals are central to improving the academic performance and achievement of students. He recently authored the Preparing, Recruiting, and Retaining Education Professionals (PRREP) Act to improve the recruitment, training, and retention of educators. Believing that every student with the talent and drive to attend college should have the opportunity to go, Senator Reed has authored bipartisan measures to increase need-based financial aid for students. He voted to increase the maximum Pell Grant scholarship to $4,500 immediately. He also helped save the Leveraging Educational Assistance Partnership (LEAP) program, which has helped hundreds of thousands of American students realize their higher education dreams. Reed created a program that has provided nearly $100 million for America's school libraries to ensure students have greater access to quality educational resources.
Recent News:
U.S. Senate Passes Bill to Ensure College-Bound Students Continue to Receive Federal Aid
Reed Teams Up with Sen. Kennedy to Ensure College-Bound Students Can Get Critical Federal Aid
Reed Secures $268,000 in Federal Funding to Enhance Educational Programs at Ocean Tides
Sen. Reed Teams Up with Read Across America to Encourage Rhode Islanders to Read
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