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Pre-K Teacher Parity Act [HB-1013]
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Pre-K Teacher Parity Act This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code, with respect to the tax deduction for certain expenses of elementary and secondary school teachers, to allow the deduction to be used by individuals who, for at least 900 hours during a school year, provide instruction, child care, or administrative support in an early childhood education program.
Sponsored by: Rep. Alma S. Adams
Introduced In House on 02/13/2017
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Put School Counselors Where They're Needed Act [HB-977]
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[Children and Youth ]
Put School Counselors Where They're Needed Act This bill amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to direct the Department of Education to implement a demonstration project providing competitive, 4-year grants to at least 10 secondary schools that have a 4-year adjusted cohort graduation rate of 60% or lower, for the provision of additional school counselors and counselor resources. The bill expresses the sense of Congress that grantees should provide one additional counselor for every 250 students at risk. The additional school
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Sponsored by: Rep. James R. Langevin
Introduced In House on 02/07/2017
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Expressing support for designation of the week of February 6, 2017, through February 10, 2017, as "National School Counseling Week". [HR-108]
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Expressing support for designation of the week of February 6, 2017, through February 10, 2017, 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
Referred To The House Committee On Education And The Workforce. on 02/07/2017
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Recognizing the significance of the Greensboro Four Sit-In. [HR-100]
[Race and Civil Rights ]
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Recognizing the significance of the Greensboro Four Sit-In. Recognizes the contribution of the Greensboro Four to the civil rights movement and their significance as a catalyst for the mobilization of college students coalescing in the formation of the Student Non-Violent Coordinating Committee. Recognizes that ethnic and racial diversity of the United States enriches and strengthens the nation. Encourages states to include the history and contributions of the Greensboro Four in their year-round educational curriculum.
Sponsored by: Rep. Alma S. Adams
Referred To The Subcommittee On The Constitution And Civil Justice. on 02/14/2017
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Cyber Security Education and Federal Workforce Enhancement Act [HB-935]
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[Technology and Innovation ]
[Education ]
[Science ]
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Cyber Security Education and Federal Workforce Enhancement Act This bill amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) an Office of Cybersecurity Education and Awareness Branch to make recommendations to DHS regarding: (1) recruitment of information assurance, cybersecurity, and computer security professionals; (2) grants, training programs, and other support for kindergarten through grade 12, secondary, and post-secondary computer security education programs; (3) guest lecturer programs in
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Sponsored by: Rep. Sheila Jackson-Lee
Referred To The Subcommittee On Research And Technology. on 04/25/2017
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A resolution supporting the contributions of Catholic schools. [SR-47]
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A resolution supporting the contributions of Catholic schools. Expresses support for: (1) the goals of National Catholic Schools Week, an event cosponsored by the National Catholic Educational Association and the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops and established to recognize the contributions of Catholic elementary and secondary schools in the United States; and (2) the continued dedication of Catholic schools, students, parents, and teachers toward academic excellence and the key role they play in promoting and ensuring a brighter, stronger
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Sponsored by: Sen. Joe Donnelly
Senate Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions Discharged By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S1092) on 02/10/2017
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A resolution designating February 6 through 10, 2017, as "National School Counseling Week". [SR-44]
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A resolution designating February 6 through 10, 2017, as "National School Counseling Week". Designates February 6-February 10, 2017, as National School Counseling Week.
Sponsored by: Sen. Robert P. Casey
Senate Committee On The Judiciary Discharged By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S1092) on 02/10/2017
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Original Black History Month Resolution of 2017 [HR-79]
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Original Black History Month Resolution of 2017 Recognizes: (1) the significance of Black History Month as an important time to acknowledge and celebrate the contributions of African-Americans in the nation's history, and (2) that the ethnic and racial diversity of the United States enriches and strengthens the nation. Encourages: (1) the continued celebration of this month to provide an opportunity for all peoples of the United States to learn more about the past and to better understand the experiences that have shaped the nation, and (2) states
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Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure. (cr H1173-1175) on 02/14/2017
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Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to teacher preparation issues. [HJR-58]
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Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to teacher preparation issues. This joint resolution nullifies the "Teacher Preparation Issues" rule finalized by the Department of Education on October 31, 2016. The rule implements requirements related to assessing the quality of teacher preparation programs under title II (Teacher Quality Enhancement) of the Higher Education Act of 1965.
Sponsored by: Rep. Andy Biggs
Signed By President. on 03/27/2017
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Caring Start Act of 2017 [HB-737]
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[Children and Youth ]
[Public Health ]
[Education ]
[Human Services ]
Caring Start Act of 2017 This bill amends the Head Start Act to require that, in providing and allocating resources for training and technical assistance, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) give priority consideration to activities that: support the implementation of evidence-based trauma-informed practices, age-appropriate positive behavioral interventions and supports, early childhood mental health consultation, and prevention of suspension and expulsion; and increase coordination between Head Start agencies and other programs that
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Sponsored by: Rep. Alma S. Adams
Introduced In House on 01/30/2017
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A resolution recognizing January 28, 2017, as "National Data Privacy Day". [SR-29]
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A resolution recognizing January 28, 2017, as "National Data Privacy Day". Recognizes January 28, 2017, as National Data Privacy Day. Encourages governments, individuals, and relevant organizations to protect the privacy of individuals.
Sponsored by: Sen. Steve Daines
Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 01/30/2017
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Transition-to-Success Mentoring Act [HB-647]
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[Children and Youth ]
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[Nonprofit ]
[Community Development ]
[Human Services ]
Transition-to-Success Mentoring Act This bill amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to reauthorize educational programs that assist at-risk middle school students. The bill establishes a transition-to-success mentoring program requiring the Department of Education to award grants to local educational agencies or certain community-based nonprofit organizations to provide school-based mentoring programs and assist at-risk students in transitioning from middle to high school. Grantees must assign each at-risk student in his or her
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Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Introduced In House on 01/24/2017
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Combating European Anti-Semitism Act of 2017 [HB-672]
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[Religion ]
[National Security ]
Combating European Anti-Semitism Act of 2017 (Sec. 3) This bill expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) it is in the U.S. national interest to combat anti-Semitism at home and abroad; (2) there is a need to ensure the security of European Jewish communities, including synagogues, schools, and cemeteries; (3) the United States should continue to emphasize the importance of combating anti-Semitism in multilateral bodies; and (4) the Department of State should continue to document acts of anti-Semitism and anti-Semitic incitement and encourage adoption
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Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe
Presented To President. on 01/02/2019
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A resolution designating the week of January 22 through January 28, 2017, as "National School Choice Week". [SR-26]
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A resolution designating the week of January 22 through January 28, 2017, as "National School Choice Week". Designates the week of January 22-January 28, 2017, as National School Choice Week. Encourages all parents to learn more about the educational options available.
Sponsored by: Sen. Dianne Feinstein
Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S456; Text As Passed Senate: Cr S455) on 01/24/2017
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Combating European Anti-Semitism Act of 2017 [S.198]
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[Religion ]
[International ]
[National Security ]
Combating European Anti-Semitism Act of 2017 This bill expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) it is in the U.S. national interest to combat anti-Semitism at home and abroad; (2) there is a need to ensure the security of European Jewish communities, including synagogues, schools, and cemeteries; and (3) the United States should continue to emphasize the importance of combating anti-Semitism in multilateral bodies. The International Religious Freedom Act of 1998 is amended to require the Department of State's Annual Report on International Religious
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Sponsored by: Sen. Robert P. Casey
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 01/24/2017
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Supporting the contributions of Catholic schools. [HR-57]
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[Religion ]
[Children and Youth ]
Supporting the contributions of Catholic schools. Expresses support for: (1) the goals of Catholic Schools Week, an event cosponsored by the National Catholic Educational Association and the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops and established to recognize the contributions of Catholic elementary and secondary schools in the United States; and (2) the continued dedication of Catholic schools, students, parents, and teachers toward academic excellence and the key role they play in promoting and ensuring a brighter, stronger future for the
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Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney
Sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure. (cr H828) on 02/01/2017
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READ Act Reinforcing Education Accountability in Development Act [HB-601]
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READ Act Reinforcing Education Accountability in Development Act DIVISION A--REINFORCING EDUCATION ACCOUNTABILITY IN DEVELOPMENT ACT Reinforcing Education Accountability in Development Act or the READ Act (Sec. 3) Amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to state that it shall be U.S. policy to work with partner countries, other donors, multilateral institutions, the private sector, and nongovernmental and civil society organizations (including faith-based organizations and organizations that represent teachers, students, and parents) to promote
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Sponsored by: Rep. Nita M. Lowey
Pursuant To The Provisons Of H.res. 509, Mr. Frelinghuysen Moved That The House Agree To The Senate Amendment To The House Amendment To The Senate Amendment. (consideration: Cr H7191-7197) on 09/08/2017
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National Memorial to Fallen Educators Act [S.167]
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National Memorial to Fallen Educators Act (Sec. 2) This bill designates as the "National Memorial to Fallen Educators" an existing memorial located at the National Teachers Hall of Fame in Emporia, Kansas. The memorial is not a unit of the National Park System, and its designation shall not require or allow federal funds to be expended for any purpose related to it.
Sponsored by: Sen. Richard Blumenthal
Signed By President. on 04/30/2018
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Encourage our Educators Act [HB-414]
[Education ]
[Student Loans ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
Encourage our Educators Act This bill amends title IV (Student Assistance) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 to modify provisions of the teacher loan forgiveness program. Specifically, the legislation reduces from five to three years the period of service a full-time teacher must complete consecutively to be eligible for forgiveness under the Federal Family Education Loan or Direct Loan program. It also increases from $5,000 to $17,500 the amount of available loan forgiveness for an elementary or secondary school teacher in any subject. (Currently,
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Sponsored by: Rep. Brenda L. Lawrence
Introduced In House on 01/10/2017
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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives relating to automated external defibrillator (AED) training in the Nation's schools. [HR-35]
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[Public Health ]
[Healthcare ]
[Children and Youth ]
[Public Safety ]
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives relating to automated external defibrillator (AED) training in the Nation's schools. Encourages public schools with automated external defibrillators (AEDs), during time allocated under state law for training personnel in emergency first aid and CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation), to train personnel in the use of AEDs.
Sponsored by: Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton
Mr. Lewis (mn) Asked Unanimous Consent To Discharge From Committee And Consider. on 12/12/2018