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Student Success Act [S.1177]
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Student Success Act This bill reauthorizes and amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA). The bill addresses issues such as accountability and testing requirements, distribution and requirements for grants, fiscal accountability requirements, and the evaluation of teachers. The bill provides states with increased flexibility and responsibility for developing accountability systems, deciding how federally required tests should be weighed, selecting additional measures of student and school performance, and implementing teacher
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Sponsored by: Sen. Lamar Alexander
By Senator Alexander From Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions Filed Written Report. Report No. 114-231. Additional Views Filed. on 03/17/2016
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Expressing support for designation of the week of February 2, 2015, through February 6, 2015, as "National School Counseling Week". [HR-74]
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Expressing support for designation of the week of February 2, 2015, through February 6, 2015, as "National School Counseling Week". Honors the contributions of school counselors to the success of students in our elementary and secondary schools. Encourages the observation of National School Counseling Week with ceremonies and activities that promote awareness of the crucial role school counselors play in preparing students for fulfilling lives as contributing members of society.
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul M. Grijalva
Introduced In House on 02/02/2015
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Expressing support for designation of the week of April 18, 2016, through April 22, 2016, as "National Specialized Instructional Support Personnel Awareness Week". [HR-691]
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Expressing support for designation of the week of April 18, 2016, through April 22, 2016, as "National Specialized Instructional Support Personnel Awareness Week". Expresses support for the designation of National Specialized Instructional Support Personnel Awareness 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. Urges
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Sponsored by: Rep. Raul M. Grijalva
Introduced In House on 04/19/2016
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Recognizing January 2015 as "National Mentoring Month". [HR-64]
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Recognizing January 2015 as "National Mentoring Month". Recognizes: (1) 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 encourages educational achievement, 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 to increase the percentage of young people
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Sponsored by: Rep. Raul M. Grijalva
Introduced In House on 01/28/2015
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Recognizing January 2016 as "National Mentoring Month", and for other purposes. [HR-599]
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Recognizing January 2016 as "National Mentoring Month", and for other purposes. Recognizes: (1) 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 encourages educational achievement, 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 to increase the
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Sponsored by: Rep. Raul M. Grijalva
Introduced In House on 02/02/2016
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Expressing support for designation of the week of February 1, 2016, through February 5, 2016, as "National School Counseling Week". [HR-593]
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Expressing support for designation of the week of February 1, 2016, through February 5, 2016, as "National School Counseling Week". Honors the contributions of school counselors to the success of students in elementary and secondary schools. Encourages the observation of National School Counseling Week with ceremonies and activities that promote awareness of the crucial role school counselors play in preparing students for fulfilling lives as contributing members of society.
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul M. Grijalva
Sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure. (cr E129) on 02/08/2016
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Supporting the goals and ideals of Family, Career and Community Leaders of America. [HR-349]
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Supporting the goals and ideals of Family, Career and Community Leaders of America. Supports the goals and ideals of Family, Career and Community Leaders of America, recognizes the importance of career and technical education in preparing a well-educated and skilled workforce, and encourages the promotion of such training as an option for students.
Sponsored by: Rep. James R. Langevin
Introduced In House on 07/08/2015
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Expressing support for the designation of the week of April 13, 2015, through April 17, 2015, as National Specialized Instructional Support Personnel Awareness Week. [HR-183]
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Expressing support for the designation of the week of April 13, 2015, through April 17, 2015, as National Specialized Instructional Support Personnel Awareness Week. Expresses support for the designation of National Specialized Instructional Support Personnel Awareness 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.
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Sponsored by: Rep. David Loebsack
Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 03/27/2015
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American Manufacturing Jobs for Students Act [HB-645]
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American Manufacturing Jobs for Students Act Amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to direct the Secretary of Education, when awarding grants to local educational agencies (LEAs) for school counseling programs, to give special consideration to coordinated efforts to significantly engage students in manufacturing careers. Requires such programs to provide students in grades 7-12 with: (1) information on career and educational pathways leading to jobs and career opportunities in the LEA's geographic area, particularly in the manufacturing
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Sponsored by: Rep. Julia Brownley
Referred To The Subcommittee On Early Childhood, Elementary, And Secondary Education. on 04/29/2015
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SERVICE Act Supporting, Employing, and Recognizing Veterans in Communities Everywhere Act [HB-6062]
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SERVICE Act Supporting, Employing, and Recognizing Veterans in Communities Everywhere Act
Sponsored by: Rep. James R. Langevin
Referred To The Subcommittee On Military Personnel. on 10/19/2016
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Know Your Repayment Options Act [HB-5898]
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Know Your Repayment Options Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Lieu
Referred To The Subcommittee On Higher Education And Workforce Training. on 09/19/2016
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Keep Students in School Act of 2016 [HB-5862]
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Keep Students in School Act of 2016
Sponsored by: Rep. Jerry McNerney
Referred To The Subcommittee On Early Childhood, Elementary, And Secondary Education. on 09/19/2016
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Securing American Families by Educating and Training You (SAFETY) Through Nonviolence Act of 2016 [HB-5846]
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Securing American Families by Educating and Training You (SAFETY) Through Nonviolence Act of 2016
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul M. Grijalva
Referred To The Subcommittee On Early Childhood, Elementary, And Secondary Education. on 09/19/2016
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PREP Act of 2016 Promoting Readiness through Early Pell Act of 2016 [HB-5702]
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PREP Act of 2016 Promoting Readiness through Early Pell Act of 2016
Sponsored by: Rep. James R. Langevin
Referred To The Subcommittee On Early Childhood, Elementary, And Secondary Education. on 09/19/2016
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Patsy T. Mink Gender Equity in Education Act of 2016 [HB-5682]
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Patsy T. Mink Gender Equity in Education Act of 2016 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. Barbara Lee
Introduced In House on 07/07/2016
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Transition-to-Success Mentoring Act [HB-541]
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Transition-to-Success Mentoring Act Amends title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA) to reauthorize appropriations under part H (School Dropout Prevention). Establishes a transition-to-success mentoring program under part H of the ESEA requiring the Secretary of Education to award grants to local educational agencies (LEAs) or partnerships between LEAs and community-based nonprofit organizations to establish, expand, or provide technical support to school-based mentoring programs to assist at-risk students in transitioning
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Sponsored by: Rep. Gerald E. Connolly
Referred To The Subcommittee On Early Childhood, Elementary, And Secondary Education. on 04/29/2015
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Veterans Success on Campus Act of 2016 [HB-5178]
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Veterans Success on Campus Act of 2016 This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to: (1) provide educational and vocational counseling services for veterans at VA-selected institutions of higher learning, and (2) select locations where the maximum number of veterans would have access to such services. Such counseling shall be provided by VA employees who provide educational and vocational counseling services.
Sponsored by: Rep. Mark Takano
Reported (amended) By The Committee On Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 114-727. on 09/07/2016
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GI Bill Oversight Act of 2016 [HB-5175]
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GI Bill Oversight Act of 2016 This bill directs the Inspector General of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to apply heightened scrutiny to any program of education if any federal or state agency has made a final determination or settlement that the program used advertising, sales, or enrollment practices that are erroneous, deceptive, or misleading. The VA shall provide notice of such heightened scrutiny and the reasons for it to an individual who is entitled to VA educational assistance and is enrolled in a course under such program. The
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Sponsored by: Rep. Mark Takano
Subcommittee Consideration And Mark-up Session Held. on 05/11/2016
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Protecting Veterans' Educational Choice Act of 2016 [HB-5047]
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Protecting Veterans' Educational Choice Act of 2016 (Sec. 2) This bill requires Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) counselors who provide specified educational or vocational counseling services to provide a requesting veteran or member of the Armed Forces with information about the articulation agreements (agreements governing the transferability of credits toward meeting specific degree or program requirements) of each institution of higher learning in which the individual is interested. The VA shall: (1) provide a veteran who is certified as
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Sponsored by: Rep. Robert J. Wittman
Received In The Senate. on 12/01/2016
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S.O.S. Act of 2016 Support Our Students Act of 2016 [HB-4716]
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S.O.S. Act of 2016 Support Our Students Act of 2016 This bill amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to direct the Department of Education (ED) to award grants to states and, through them, subgrants to local educational agencies (LEAs) to support or develop programs that will train teachers, school personnel, and specialized instructional support personnel regarding mental health conditions in children. To be eligible to receive such a grant or subgrant, a state or LEA must partner with a mental health organization, family advocacy
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Sponsored by: Rep. Joyce Beatty
Referred To The Subcommittee On Early Childhood, Elementary, And Secondary Education. on 09/19/2016