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HR 3157 105th Congress House

Teachers in the Classroom Act

Official title: To improve education in overcrowded classrooms by increasing the number of teachers.

Introduced: February 4, 1998 See on congress.gov
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This bill died when the 105th Congress ended
It never became law before the 105th Congress (1997–1998) 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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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
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 Latest action February 27, 1998

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

 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.

 Bill text 1 version

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 3
All 3 Republican 3
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Aderholt, Robert B.
Alabama · Oct 10, 1998
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Graham, Lindsey
South Carolina · Feb 4, 1998
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Sessions, Pete
Texas · Feb 4, 1998
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