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Teachers in the Classroom Act

Introduced: February 4, 1998 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Feb 27, 1998
Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Youth and Families.
Feb 4, 1998
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Feb 4, 1998
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Teachers in the Classroom Act - Authorizes the Secretary of Education to award grants to State Governors to provide funds to local educational agencies to hire elementary and secondary teachers or qualified instructional personnel to reduce overcrowded classes.

Sets forth requirements for State and local eligibility, distribution of funds, program administration, evaluation, and reports.

Allows State Governors to use up to ten percent of funds received under this Act to establish programs to improve instructional quality by providing incentives to encourage innovative teacher training programs, establish alternate certification and licensure procedures, or to hire nontraditional personnel.

Authorizes appropriations.

What's happening now February 27, 1998

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

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 3
All 3 Republican 3