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Better IDEA Act

Introduced: May 21, 1998 Introduced by: Graham, Lindsey Republican · South Carolina See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 15, 1998
Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Youth and Families.
May 21, 1998
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
May 21, 1998
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Better IDEA Act - Repeals the Goals 2000: Educate America Act.

Amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to reduce amounts authorized to be appropriated in FY 1999 for: (1) the title II Dwight D. Eisenhower Professional Development Program; and (2) the title X part A Fund for the Improvement of Education. Provides that the General Education Provisions Act shall not apply to extend the authority of such funding for such Program and Fund.

Directs the Secretary of Education to make available for programs under part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act any funds that are not expended or obligated as a result of this Act.

What's happening now June 15, 1998

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

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