I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1864 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 3, 2017 Mr. Ryan of Ohio (for himself and Ms. Herrera Beutler ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce A BILL To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to allow local educational agencies to use Federal funds for programs and activities that address chronic absenteeism.