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HR 3248 105th Congress House

Dollars to the Classroom Act

Official title: To provide dollars to the classroom.

Introduced: May 21, 1998 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 31 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Sep 22, 1998
Received in the Senate.
Sep 18, 1998
The Clerk was authorized to correct section numbers, punctuation, and cross references, and to make other necessary technical and conforming corrections in the engrossment of H.R. 3248.
Sep 18, 1998
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 18, 1998
On passage Passed by recorded vote: 212 - 198, 1 Present (Roll No. 452).
Sep 18, 1998
The House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
Sep 18, 1998
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Sep 18, 1998
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 3248.
Sep 18, 1998
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the postponed proceedings on the amendments debated earlier and that votes will be taken in the following order: The amendment offered by Ms. Mink of Hawaii and the amendment offered by Mr. Martinez of California.
Sep 18, 1998
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - The Chair put the question on agreeing to the Martinez amendment by voice vote and announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Martinez demanded a recorded vote and pending that made a point of order that a quorum was not present. Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 543, the Chair postponed further proceedings on the amendment and the point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.
Sep 18, 1998
DEBATE - Pursuant to H. Res. 543, the Commiittee is proceeding with one hour of debate on the amendment in the nature of a substitute offered by Mr. Martinez of California.
Sep 18, 1998
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - The Chair put the question on agreeing to the Mink amendment by voice vote and announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Mink demanded a recorded vote and pending that made a point of order that a quorum was not present. Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 543, the Chair postponed further proceedings on the amendment and the point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.
Sep 18, 1998
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate.
Sep 18, 1998
The Speaker designated the Honorable Jo Ann Emerson to act as Chairwoman of the Committee.
Sep 18, 1998
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 543 and Rule XXIII.
Sep 18, 1998
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3248 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. It shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Education and the Workforce now printed in the bill. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order.
Sep 18, 1998
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 543. (consideration: CR H8037-8072)
Sep 17, 1998
Rule H. Res. 543 passed House.
Sep 16, 1998
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 543 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3248 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. It shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Education and the Workforce now printed in the bill. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order.
Sep 14, 1998
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 407.
Sep 14, 1998
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and the Workforce. H. Rept. 105-710.
Jul 30, 1998
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H6754)
Jul 15, 1998
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H5504)
Jun 24, 1998
Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Youth and Families Discharged.
Jun 24, 1998
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 19 - 18.
Jun 24, 1998
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jun 16, 1998
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H4576-4577)
May 5, 1998
Committee Hearings Held.
Apr 28, 1998
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2346-2347)
Mar 16, 1998
Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Youth and Families.
Feb 24, 1998
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Feb 24, 1998
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Sep 18, 1998 House · vote #452 On Passage Passed 212–198 See who voted →
 Amendments to this bill 3

Amendments propose changes to this bill. Members vote on amendments separately before the final bill vote. An agreed amendment becomes part of the bill; a failed amendment does not.

1 agreed to 2 failed

AmendmentSponsorPurposeStatusLatest action
HAMDT 910 – Amendment in the nature of a substitute. Agreed to Sep 18, 1998
HAMDT 909 – An amendment numbered 2 printed in House Report 105-726 to establish the "Class-Size Reduction and Teacher Qu… Failed Sep 18, 1998
HAMDT 908 – An amendment numbered 1 printed in House Report 105-726 to strike lines 11 through 13 on page 17 that repeal … Failed Sep 18, 1998
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 Latest action September 22, 1998

Received in the Senate.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

TABLE OF CONTENTS:

Title I: Improvement of Classroom Services and Activities

Title II: Miscellaneous Provisions

Dollars to the Classroom Act - Title I: Improvement of Classroom Services and Activities - Authorizes the Secretary of Education to award grants to States for use by States and local educational agencies (LEAs) to improve classroom services and activities for students.

(Sec. 102) Requires reservation of specified portions of title I funds for: (1) outlying areas, to be distributed on the basis of their relative need; and (2) the Secretary of the Interior for programs in schools operated or funded by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.

Sets forth a formula for distribution of title I funds to States, including a hold harmless provision with respect to amounts received under current formula grant programs (which are under specified Acts and programs repealed by this Act). Requires States to distribute at least 95 percent of allotted funds to LEAs. Requires States and LEAs to use title I funds to supplement and not to supplant funds from non-Federal sources. Requires State annual reports to the Secretary and specified congressional committees to be made available to parents and the public.

(Sec. 103) Requires States to consider certain factors when distributing funds within the State.

Sets forth hold-harmless provisions for LEAs with respect to: (1) current formula grant programs; and (2) funds the LEA is eligible to receive during FY 1999 through 2000, under multiyear awards made prior to enactment of this Act.

Lists local uses of title I funds.

Requires LEAs to involve parents and members of the public in planning for the use of title I funds.

(Sec. 104) Provides for participation of private school children and teachers in title I activities and services.

(Sec. 106) Declares that nothing in this title shall be construed to authorize any Federal officer or employee to require, direct, or control a State, LEA, or school's specific instructional content of pupil performance standards and assessments, curriculum, or program of instruction as a condition of eligibility to receive funds under this title.

Prohibits the Secretary from issuing any regulation regarding the type of classroom activities or services that may be assisted under this title.

Provides that LEAs shall not be required to provide services under this title through a particular instructional method or in a particular instructional setting in order to receive funding under this title.

(Sec. 107) Repeals the following programs under the Goals 2000: Educate America Act: (1) State and local education systemic improvement; (2) parental assistance; and (3) international education exchange and study.

Repeals the following programs under the School-to-Work Opportunities Act of 1994: (1) school-to-work opportunities system development and implementation grants to States; (2) Federal implementation grants to local partnerships; and (3) national programs.

Repeals the following programs under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA): (1) demonstrations of innovative practices; (2) innovative elementary school transition projects; (3) Dwight D. Eisenhower Professional Development Program, including national programs and State and local activities; (4) Technology for Education, including national programs, State and local programs for school technology resources, Star Schools, Ready-to-Learn Television, telecommunications demonstration project for mathematics, elementary mathematics and science equipment, and elementary and secondary school library media resources; (5) Magnet Schools Assistance; (6) Women's Educational Equity; (7) Innovative Education Program Strategies; (8) Native Hawaiians Education; (9) Alaska Native Education; (10) Fund for the Improvement of Education; (11) Gifted and Talented Education; (12) Arts in Education; (13) Civic Education; (14) Allen J. Ellender Fellowship Program (Close-Up programs for middle and secondary school students and teachers); (15) 21st Century Community Learning Centers; (16) Urban and Rural Education Assistance; (17) National Writing Project; (18) Extended Time for Learning and Longer School Year; (19) Comprehensive Regional Assistance Centers; and (20) Eisenhower Math and Science Regional Consortia.

Repeals the Education for Homeless Children program under the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act.

(Sec. 108) Authorizes appropriations.

Title II: Miscellaneous Provisions - Authorizes the Secretary to waive statutory or regulatory requirements for a State educational agency (SEA), LEA, or school under certain conditions for specified programs under ESEA and the Carl D. Perkins Vocational and Applied Technology Education Act.

(Sec. 201) Education Flexibility Partnership Demonstration Act - Authorizes the Secretary to allow all 50 States to participate in the Education Flexibility Partnership Demonstration Act program (currently under title III of the Goals 2000: Educate America Act, which is repealed by this Act).

Directs the Secretary to: (1) review the progress of agencies or schools affected by waivers under title II; and (2) publish and disseminate the decision to grant, or to authorize SEAs to issue, such waivers.

(Sec. 202) Amends ESEA to eliminate criteria which a school must meet in order for its LEA to use funds for schoolwide programs at that school.

 Related & companion bills 2
  • S 1589 Identical bill Dollars to the Classroom Act
  • HRES 543 Procedurally related Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3248) to provide dollars to the classroom.
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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 14
All 14 Democratic 1 Republican 8
D
Thompson, Bennie G.
Mississippi · Aug 6, 1998
BUYER, STEPHEN
· Jul 29, 1998
COLLINS, MAC
· Jul 24, 1998
 R
Aderholt, Robert B.
Alabama · Jun 23, 1998
 R
Thune, John
South Dakota · Jun 23, 1998
 R
Wicker, Roger F.
Mississippi · Jun 23, 1998
CHRISTENSEN, DONNA
· Jun 19, 1998
 R
Smith, Christopher H.
New Jersey · May 21, 1998
 R
Calvert, Ken
California · Apr 1, 1998
BALLENGER, CASS
· Mar 19, 1998
 R
Crapo, Mike
Idaho · Mar 19, 1998
 R
Graham, Lindsey
South Carolina · Feb 24, 1998
 R
Sessions, Pete
Texas · Feb 24, 1998
SMITH, NICK
· Feb 24, 1998
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