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HR 4498 102th Congress House Education Computers in education Elementary education Elementary schools Federal aid to education Junior high schools Middle schools

Buddy System Computer Education Act

Introduced: March 18, 1992 See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Mar 27, 1992
Referred to the Subcommittee on Elementary, Secondary and Vocational Education.
Mar 18, 1992
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Mar 18, 1992
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Buddy System Computer Education Act - Directs the Secretary of Education to award a grant to each of three States to create a computer-based education project for children in grades six through eight.

Requires such awards to be on an competitive basis. Gives preference to applications: (1) from States with demonstrated ability or commitment to computer-based technology education; and (2) describing projects serving school districts serving a large number or percentage of economically disadvantaged students. Requires site selection and project implementation within nine months after funds are appropriated.

Requires such projects to: (1) be provided in a continuous three-year form to two consecutive groups of sixth, seventh, and eighth graders; (2) be conducted in not more than seven public schools within the State; and (3) ensure each student in such classes participates and has access to a computer at school during the school year and at home during the school year and summer. Sets forth application requirements. Requires the use of grant funds to provide: (1) hardware and software components to all sites; and (2) training for classroom teachers as well as parents, administrators, and technical personnel.

Requires the Secretary to evaluate such demonstration program and report to the Congress.

Authorizes appropriations.

What's happening now March 27, 1992

Referred to the Subcommittee on Elementary, Secondary and Vocational Education.

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