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Alternative Certification and Licensure of Teachers Act of 1998

Introduced: March 11, 1998 See on congress.gov
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Mar 11, 1998
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources.
Mar 11, 1998
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1774-1775)
Mar 11, 1998
Introduced in Senate
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Alternative Certification and Licensure of Teachers Act of 1998 - Establishes a program to assist States to develop and implement programs for alternative routes to teacher certification or licensure requirements, in order to increase the supply of well-qualified elementary school and secondary school teachers.

Sets forth requirements for allotments to States, reallotments, State applications, and uses of funds.

Authorizes appropriations.

What's happening now March 11, 1998

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources.

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Collins, Susan M.
Maine · Mar 11, 1998
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 1742: Alternative Certification and Licensure of Teachers Act of 1998. 105th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/105-S-1742/
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