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Elementary and Secondary School Counseling Act [HB-6775]
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[Children and Youth ]
Elementary and Secondary School Counseling Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Introduced In House on 09/12/2018
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Patsy T. Mink and Louise M. Slaughter Gender Equity in Education Act of 2018 [S.3110]
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[Human Rights ]
[Race and Civil Rights ]
[Children and Youth ]
Patsy T. Mink and Louise M. Slaughter Gender Equity in Education Act of 2018 This bill requires the Department of Education (ED) to establish an Office for Gender Equity to support state and local educational agencies, institutions of higher education, and elementary and secondary schools in fully implementing title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in federally funded education programs or activities. The office may provide grants and perform activities to reduce or prevent discrimination,
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Sponsored by: Sen. Edward J. Markey
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 06/21/2018
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Patsy T. Mink and Louise M. Slaughter Gender Equity in Education Act of 2018 [HB-6184]
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Patsy T. Mink and Louise M. Slaughter Gender Equity in Education Act of 2018 This bill requires the Department of Education (ED) to establish an Office for Gender Equity to support state and local educational agencies, institutions of higher education, and elementary and secondary schools in fully implementing title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in federally funded education programs or activities. The office may provide grants and perform activities to reduce or prevent discrimination,
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Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney
Introduced In House on 06/21/2018
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Patsy T. Mink Gender Equity in Education Act of 2017 [HB-3828]
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[Children and Youth ]
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Patsy T. Mink Gender Equity in Education Act of 2017 This bill requires the Department of Education (ED) to establish an Office for Gender Equity to support state and local educational agencies, institutions of higher education, and elementary and secondary schools in fully implementing title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in federally funded education programs or activities. The office may provide grants and perform activities to reduce or prevent discrimination, bias, harassment, or violence
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Sponsored by: Rep. Henry C. Johnson
Assuming First Sponsorship - Ms. Matsui Asked Unanimous Consent That She May Hereafter Be Considered As The Primary Sponsor Of H.r. 3828, A Bill Originally Introduced By Representative Slaughter, For The Purpose Of Adding Cosponsors And Requesting Reprintings Under Clause 7 Of Rule Xii. on 06/14/2018
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Apprenticeship Hubs Across America Act of 2018 [HB-6099]
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Apprenticeship Hubs Across America Act of 2018
Sponsored by: Rep. Donald Norcross
Referred To The Subcommittee On Higher Education And Workforce Development. on 10/19/2018
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Increasing Access to Mental Health in Schools Act [S.2934]
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[Student Loans ]
[Healthcare ]
[Public Health ]
[Children and Youth ]
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Increasing Access to Mental Health in Schools Act This bill directs the Department of Education (ED) to award grants to partnerships between educational agencies and graduate institutions to increase the number of school-based mental-health services providers employed by low-income local educational agencies (LEAs). Grant funds may be used for specified purposes, including to provide student-loan forgiveness and tuition credits and to support recruitment, hiring, and training. In addition, ED shall establish a program to provide student-loan forgiveness
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Sponsored by: Sen. Ron Wyden
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 05/23/2018
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Securing American Families by Educating and Training You (SAFETY) Through Nonviolence Act of 2017 [HB-3908]
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Securing American Families by Educating and Training You (SAFETY) Through Nonviolence Act of 2017 This bill authorizes the Department of Justice (DOJ) to award grants to eligible entities for the purpose of preventing or alleviating the effects of community violence by providing education, mentoring, and counseling related to principles of nonviolence in conflict resolution. "Eligible entities" include state or local government entities, educational institutions, nonprofit communities, and faith-based organizations. In awarding grants under the
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Sponsored by: Rep. John Lewis
Introduced In House on 10/02/2017
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Empowering Students Through Enhanced Financial Counseling Act [S.2081]
[Student Loans ]
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[Grants ]
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Empowering Students Through Enhanced Financial Counseling Act This bill amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to modify loan counseling requirements applicable to institutions of higher education (IHEs). Currently, an IHE must provide entrance counseling to a student who is a first-time federal student loan borrower. This bill replaces required entrance counseling with required annual financial counseling concerning information on the terms, conditions, and responsibilities of the grant or loan. Also, it expands the required recipients of such
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Sponsored by: Sen. Mark R. Warner
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 11/06/2017
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Expressing support for the designation of the week of April 16, 2018, through April 20, 2018, as National Specialized Instructional Support Personnel Appreciation Week. [HR-823]
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Expressing support for the designation of the week of April 16, 2018, through April 20, 2018, as National Specialized Instructional Support Personnel Appreciation Week. Expresses support for the designation of National Specialized Instructional Support Personnel Appreciation Week. Recognizes that such personnel implement evidence-based practices to improve student outcomes. Commends the National Alliance of Specialized Instructional Support Personnel for its efforts to promote and improve the availability of specialized instructional support services.
Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney
Introduced In House on 04/12/2018
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BUILDS Act Building U.S. Infrastructure by Leveraging Demands for Skills [HB-4942]
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[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
[Construction ]
[Energy ]
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BUILDS Act Building U.S. Infrastructure by Leveraging Demands for Skills This bill requires the Department of Labor to award implementation or renewal grants, for up to three years and on a competitive basis, to eligible industry or sector partnerships to achieve certain strategic objectives with respect to targeted infrastructure industries (e.g., transportation, construction, energy, information technology, or utilities industries). Such strategic objectives must include: recruiting key stakeholders in the targeted infrastructure industries; identifying
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Sponsored by: Rep. Tim Ryan
Referred To The Subcommittee On Higher Education And Workforce Development. on 04/05/2018
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A resolution recognizing January 2018 as National Mentoring Month. [SR-394]
[Children and Youth ]
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[Human Services ]
[Community Development ]
A resolution recognizing January 2018 as National Mentoring Month. Recognizes: (1) January 2018 as National Mentoring Month, and (2) the staff and volunteers at quality mentoring programs who help young people reach their full potential. Acknowledges that mentoring is beneficial in that it supports educational achievement and self-confidence, reduces juvenile delinquency, improves life outcomes, and strengthens communities. Expresses support for: (1) the creation and expansion of quality mentoring programs across the United States, and (2) initiatives
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Sponsored by: Sen. Cory A. Booker
Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S657; Text: Cr S655) on 02/06/2018
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A resolution designating the week of February 5 through February 9, 2018, as "National School Counseling Week". [SR-397]
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A resolution designating the week of February 5 through February 9, 2018, as "National School Counseling Week". Designates February 5-February 9, 2018, as National School Counseling Week.
Sponsored by: Sen. Robert P. Casey
Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S697-698; Text: Cr S707) on 02/07/2018
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School Safety and Mental Health Services Improvement Act of 2018 [S.2513]
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[Public Health ]
[Children and Youth ]
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School Safety and Mental Health Services Improvement Act of 2018 This bill amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to allow state and local educational agencies to use certain federal funds for activities related to school safety, including: (1) infrastructure improvements to prevent, mitigate, or respond to incidents of school violence; and (2) professional development for school personnel in mental-health awareness, crisis response, and other programs designed to reduce and prevent school violence. The bill also amends the Public
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Sponsored by: Sen. Susan M. Collins
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 03/07/2018
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Supporting Teachers and Safe Students Act [HB-5324]
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[Children and Youth ]
Supporting Teachers and Safe Students Act
Sponsored by: Rep. David P. Roe
Introduced In House on 03/19/2018
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Urging all Universities to designate and maintain a sexual assault coordinator on staff who can be accessed by student victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking on campus and in the surrounding community. [HR-487]
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Urging all Universities to designate and maintain a sexual assault coordinator on staff who can be accessed by student victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking on campus and in the surrounding community. Urges colleges and universities to designate and maintain a full-time sexual assault coordinator on staff who can assist student victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking to help ensure that all student victims receive appropriate guidance, health services, and legal assistance that
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Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe
Introduced In House on 07/28/2017
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BUILDS Act Building U.S. Infrastructure by Leveraging Demands for Skills [S.1599]
[Infrastructure ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
[Construction ]
[Energy ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Telecommunications ]
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[Unemployment ]
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BUILDS Act Building U.S. Infrastructure by Leveraging Demands for Skills This bill requires the Department of Labor to award implementation or renewal grants, for up to three years and on a competitive basis, to eligible industry or sector partnerships to achieve certain strategic objectives with respect to targeted infrastructure industries (e.g., transportation, construction, energy, information technology, or utilities industries). Such strategic objectives must include: recruiting key stakeholders in the targeted infrastructure industries; identifying
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Sponsored by: Sen. Rob Portman
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. (sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure: Cr S4117-4118) on 07/20/2017
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Harry W. Colmery Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2017 [S.1598]
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Harry W. Colmery Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2017
Sponsored by: Sen. Robert P. Casey
Committee On Veterans' Affairs. Reported By Senator Isakson Without Amendment. Without Written Report. on 08/02/2017
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Harry W. Colmery Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2017 [HB-3218]
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Harry W. Colmery Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2017 This bill revises education and related benefits provided to veterans, service members, dependents, and survivors. The bill amends the Post-9/11 veterans' educational assistance program to: remove certain time restrictions on program use; increase assistance for reservists, guardsmen, dependents, and surviving spouses and dependents; provide full eligibility for Post-9/11 Purple Heart recipients and certain reservists and guardsmen; provide an extra academic years' worth of benefits for
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Sponsored by: Rep. Raul M. Grijalva
Became Public Law No: 115-48. (txt | Pdf) on 08/16/2017
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Patsy T. Mink Gender Equity in Education Act of 2017 [S.1421]
[Education ]
[Race and Civil Rights ]
[Human Rights ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Children and Youth ]
Patsy T. Mink Gender Equity in Education Act of 2017 This bill requires the Department of Education (ED) to establish an Office for Gender Equity to support state and local educational agencies, institutions of higher education, and elementary and secondary schools in fully implementing title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in federally funded education programs or activities. The office may provide grants and perform activities to reduce or prevent discrimination, bias, harassment, or violence
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Sponsored by: Sen. Edward J. Markey
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 06/22/2017
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Know Your Repayment Options Act [HB-2968]
[Student Loans ]
[Education ]
Know Your Repayment Options Act This bill amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require the Department of Education (ED) to annually give federal student loan borrowers who have graduated or departed from school detailed information, including monthly amount and lifetime payment amount, for each repayment option available to the borrower. To provide this individualized information to borrowers, ED must establish a process for annual verification of the borrower's annual income and the outstanding balance of principal and interest due on federal
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Sponsored by: Rep. Earl Blumenauer
Introduced In House on 06/20/2017