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Nutrition Education Act [HB-3323]
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[Food ]
[Public Health ]
[Children and Youth ]
Nutrition Education Act This bill amends the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to require a local educational agency that participates in a school lunch or breakfast program to require each student to receive 50 hours of nutrition education per school year. Such instruction must be consistent with applicable school meal program requirements as well as meet certain other standards with respect to content and delivery.
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul M. Grijalva
Introduced In House on 07/20/2017
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Supporting the role of the United States in promoting children's access to quality education in the poorest countries through the Global Partnership for Education. [HR-466]
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[Children and Youth ]
[International ]
[Funding ]
Supporting the role of the United States in promoting children's access to quality education in the poorest countries through the Global Partnership for Education.
Sponsored by: Rep. Dina Titus
Introduced In House on 07/20/2017
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STEM to STEAM Act of 2017 [HB-3344]
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[Science ]
[Arts and Culture ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
STEM to STEAM Act of 2017 This bill amends the STEM Education Act of 2015 to include: (1) among the purposes for which the National Science Foundation shall award competitive, merit-reviewed grants the support of the integration of art and design in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) educational programs; and (2) among activities supported by such grants the design and testing of programming that integrates art and design in STEM education in order to promote creativity and innovation.
Sponsored by: Rep. James R. Langevin
Referred To The Subcommittee On Research And Technology. on 05/22/2018
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Harry W. Colmery Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2017 [S.1598]
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[Veterans ]
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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Code Like a Girl Act [HB-3316]
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[Technology and Innovation ]
[Education ]
[Grants ]
[Funding ]
[Children and Youth ]
Code Like a Girl Act This bill directs the National Science Foundation (NSF) to award competitive grants to institutions of higher education, local educational agencies, or nonprofit organizations to accelerate research efforts to increase understanding of the factors that contribute to the willingness or unwillingness of girls under the age of 11 to participate in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, including computer science) activities. The NSF shall also award competitive grants to such institutions and organizations to
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Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Lieu
Sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure. (cr H6046) on 07/20/2017
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Teachers and Parents at the Table Act [HB-3246]
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[Children and Youth ]
[Family-Related Legislation ]
Teachers and Parents at the Table Act This bill amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA) to establish: (1) a Teacher Advisory Committee to monitor the effects of the ESEA in classrooms, and (2) a Parents and Families Advisory Committee to monitor the effects of the ESEA on children and families and to review and analyze the implementation of various family engagement activities.
Sponsored by: Rep. Elise Stefanik
Introduced In House on 07/14/2017
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Harry W. Colmery Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2017 [HB-3218]
[Veterans ]
[Education ]
[Science ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Military ]
[Healthcare ]
[Disabilities ]
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
Signed By President. on 08/16/2017
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Maritime Administration Authorization and Enhancement Act for Fiscal Year 2018 [HB-3201]
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Maritime Administration Authorization and Enhancement Act for Fiscal Year 2018
Sponsored by: Rep. Don Bacon
Referred To The Subcommittee On Seapower And Projection Forces. on 08/21/2017
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Improving Access to Higher Education Act of 2017 [HB-3199]
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[Student Loans ]
Improving Access to Higher Education Act of 2017
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul M. Grijalva
Introduced In House on 07/12/2017
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21st Century Strengthening Hands On Programs that Cultivate Learning Approaches for Successful Students Act SHOP CLASS Act [S.1501]
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21st Century Strengthening Hands On Programs that Cultivate Learning Approaches for Successful Students Act SHOP CLASS Act This bill amends the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 to require state leadership activities funded under such Act to include: (1) professional development programs to ensure that public school teachers of career and technical education develop a higher level of academic and industry knowledge and skills in maker education (a hands-on-learning approach that encourages students to imagine, create, innovate,
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Sponsored by: Sen. Kirsten E. Gillibrand
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 06/29/2017
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21st Century STEM for Girls and Underrepresented Minorities Act [HB-3119]
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[Technology and Innovation ]
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[Grants ]
[Race and Civil Rights ]
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21st Century STEM for Girls and Underrepresented Minorities Act This bill amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to authorize the Department of Education to provide grants to local educational agencies to encourage the ongoing development of programs and curricula for girls and underrepresented minorities in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics and prepare those students to pursue undergraduate and graduate degrees and careers in such fields.
Sponsored by: Rep. Dina Titus
Introduced In House on 06/29/2017
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Energy and Natural Resources Act of 2017 [S.1460]
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[Cybersecurity ]
[Infrastructure ]
[Public Lands and National Parks ]
[Water ]
[Climate Change ]
[Manufacturing ]
[Native American Affairs ]
[Science ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
[Environmental ]
[Recreation ]
Energy and Natural Resources Act of 2017 This bill amends the Energy Conservation and Production Act, the Energy Policy and Conservation Act, and the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 with respect to energy efficiency for sectors such as buildings, transportation, schools, and manufacturing. Energy infrastructure concerns are addressed, including cybersecurity threats, pipeline permitting, and requirements for enhanced electric grid storage and security as well as bulk-power system reliability. The bill amends the Energy Policy Act of
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Sponsored by: Sen. Lisa Murkowski
Committee On Energy And Natural Resources. Hearings Held. on 09/19/2017
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Wounded Warrior Workforce Enhancement Act [S.1467]
[Veterans ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Healthcare ]
[Military ]
[Science ]
[Education ]
[Grants ]
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Wounded Warrior Workforce Enhancement Act This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to award grants to eligible institutions to: (1) establish a master's degree program in orthotics and prosthetics, or (2) expand upon an existing master's degree program in such area. The VA shall give grant priority to institutions that have entered into a partnership with a medical center administered by the VA or a facility administered by the Department of Defense. An "eligible institution" is an educational institution that is either accredited
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Sponsored by: Sen. Robert P. Casey
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Veterans' Affairs. (text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S3832-3833) on 06/28/2017
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Technical Education And Career Help (TEACH) Act [HB-3083]
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[Grants ]
Technical Education And Career Help (TEACH) Act This bill amends title II (Teacher Quality Enhancement) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 to authorize grants under the Teacher Quality Partnership grant program to be used for secondary school career and technical education teacher preparation programs. The grant program provides funds to partnerships of high-need local educational agencies, high-need schools or early education programs, and institutions of higher education (IHEs) to train current and prospective teachers and school leaders. The
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Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney
Introduced In House on 06/27/2017
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Patsy T. Mink Gender Equity in Education Act of 2017 [S.1421]
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[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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Teachers Are Leaders Act [S.1413]
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Teachers Are Leaders Act This bill amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to authorize grants for the establishment of professional development programs for teachers who remain in the classroom while also carrying out formalized leadership responsibilities.
Sponsored by: Sen. Jack Reed
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 06/22/2017
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LEARNS Act Leveraging Effective Apprenticeships to Rebuild National Skills Act [HB-2933]
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[Education ]
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[Grants ]
LEARNS Act Leveraging Effective Apprenticeships to Rebuild National Skills Act This bill establishes, in the Employment and Training Administration of the Department of Labor, an Office of Apprenticeship to: determine whether an apprenticeship program meets requirements for registration and maintains the standards necessary to remain registered, manage the national apprenticeship system (the collective group of registered apprenticeship programs and pre-apprenticeship programs in the nation), and make grants on a competitive basis to eligible entities
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Sponsored by: Rep. Raul M. Grijalva
Introduced In House on 06/16/2017
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Mental Health in Schools Act of 2017 [HB-2913]
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[Education ]
[Public Health ]
[Children and Youth ]
[Healthcare ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
Mental Health in Schools Act of 2017 This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to revise a community children and violence program to assist local communities and schools in applying a public health approach to mental health services, including by: (1) revising eligibility requirements for a grant, contract, or cooperative agreement; and (2) providing for comprehensive school mental health programs that are culturally and linguistically appropriate, trauma-informed, and age appropriate. A comprehensive school mental health program funded under
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Sponsored by: Rep. Raul M. Grijalva
Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 06/16/2017
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Jumpstart on College Act [HB-2845]
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[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Poverty ]
[Student Loans ]
[Children and Youth ]
Jumpstart on College Act This bill allows the Department of Education (ED) to award grants to improve low-income and underrepresented students' post-secondary graduation rates. ED shall award competitive six-year matching grants to partnerships between an institution of higher learning and a local education agency to assist in establishing or supporting an early college high school or dual or concurrent enrollment program. ED shall also award competitive six-year matching grants to states for supporting or establishing such programs.
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul M. Grijalva
Introduced In House on 06/08/2017
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Advancing Competency-Based Education Act of 2017 [HB-2859]
[Education ]
Advancing Competency-Based Education Act of 2017
Sponsored by: Rep. Suzanne Bonamici
Introduced In House on 06/08/2017