HR 1223
106th Congress
House
Education
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Elementary education
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Teachers for the 21st Century Act
Introduced: March 23, 1999
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Everywhere this bill has been
3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Apr 9, 1999
Referred to the Subcommittee on Postsecondary Education, Training and Life-Long Learning.
Mar 23, 1999
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Mar 23, 1999
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Teachers for the 21st Century Act - Authorizes the Secretary of Education to provide grants to up to ten high-need local educational agencies or eligible consortium, one in each of the ten regions established by the Department of Education, to establish or expand National Teachers Academies.
Requires each Academy to promote teacher training, professional development and recruitment, and curriculum development.
Sets forth eligibility requirements for grant awards and renewals. Lists permitted uses of grant funds.
Authorizes appropriations.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Postsecondary Education, Training and Life-Long Learning.
Committees of jurisdiction
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