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H.R. 1902 103rd Congress House

Buddy System Computer Education Act

Official title: To establish a computer education program for certain students.

Introduced: April 28, 1993 See on congress.gov
Education Computers in educationElementary educationElementary schoolsFederal aid to education
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This bill died when the 103rd Congress ended
It never became law before the 103rd Congress (1993–1994) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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May 11, 1993
Referred to the Subcommittee on Elementary, Secondary and Vocational Education.
Apr 28, 1993
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Apr 28, 1993
Introduced in House
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 Latest action May 11, 1993

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

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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

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 such projects to: (1) be provided in a continuous four-year form to consecutive groups of students at the applicable grade levels; (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. 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.

Authorizes appropriations.

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