Character Learning and Student Success Act of 2001 (CLASS Act of 2001)

The Character Learning and Student Success Act of 2001 (H.R. 613) proposes to expand the federal government's role in promoting character education within the American school system. If enacted, the bill would authorize the Secretary of Education to provide grants specifically for developing new character-building initiatives and sharing information about effective programs nationwide. Additionally, the legislation would fund research to evaluate the impact of character education on student development and academic success. For citizens, this bill aims to integrate values such as responsibility and integrity into the public school curriculum through federally supported research and resources.