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To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to ensure that teachers receive technology training.

Introduced: July 9, 1997 See on congress.gov
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Jul 31, 1997
Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Youth and Families.
Jul 9, 1997
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Jul 9, 1997
Introduced in House
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to reserve for training teachers and librarians in using technology at least 20 percent of certain funds for local programs for school technology resources.

What's happening now July 31, 1997

Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Youth and Families.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Democratic 1
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McGovern, James P.
Massachusetts · Sep 23, 1997
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