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Information Technology Partnership Act

Introduced: March 18, 1998 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 7 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Apr 17, 1998
Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Youth and Families.
Mar 30, 1998
Referred to the Subcommittee on Basic Research.
Mar 24, 1998
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1414-1415)
Mar 18, 1998
Referred to House Education and the Workforce
Mar 18, 1998
Referred to the Committee on Science, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Mar 18, 1998
Referred to House Science
Mar 18, 1998
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Information Technology Partnership Act - Requires the Director of the National Science Foundation (NSF), subject to appropriations, to carry out a demonstration project under which grants are awarded to five eligible local educational agencies (LEAs) for: (1) developing information technology programs that build or expand mathematics, science, and information technology curricula; (2) purchasing equipment necessary to establish such programs; and (3) providing teacher training in such fields.

Makes eligible for grants LEAs that: (1) are located in cities that have received an award from the NSF under the Urban Systemic Initiative program; (2) have provided assurances that they have executed conditional agreements with representatives of the private sector to provide services and scholarship funds; and (3) agree to enter into an agreement with the Director to comply with this Act.

Sets forth application requirements. Requires the Director to give special priority for grants to LEAs that demonstrate the greatest ability to obtain commitments from the private sector for services and funds.

Requires the Director to: (1) assess the effectiveness of activities under this Act; and (2) initiate a longitudinal study of students selected for scholarships and report findings to the Congress.

Authorizes appropriations. Limits the maximum grant awarded to an LEA.

What's happening now April 17, 1998

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

 Committees of jurisdiction 4
 Cosponsors 6
All 6 Democratic 6