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Small, Safe Schools Act
Introduced: September 30, 1999
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Everywhere this bill has been
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Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Sep 30, 1999
Read twice and referred to the Committee on HELP.
Sep 30, 1999
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S11730-11731)
Sep 30, 1999
Introduced in Senate
Plain-English summary
Small, Safe Schools Act - Amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to establish a new part L, Small Schools and Smaller Learning Communities, under title X (Programs of National Significance).
Authorizes the Secretary of Education to award to local educational agencies, elementary or secondary schools, and schools funded by the Bureau of Indian Affairs: (1) grants for certain activities relating to smaller learning communities; (2) technical assistance in creating smaller learning communities in schools; and (3) grants for construction or renovation of elementary, middle, and secondary schools with specified maximum student capacities.
Authorizes appropriations.
What's happening now
Read twice and referred to the Committee on HELP.
Committees of jurisdiction
1
Cosponsors
1