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S 1674 106th Congress Senate

Small, Safe Schools Act

Official title: A bill to promote small schools and smaller learning communities.

Introduced: October 19, 1999 See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 106th Congress (1999–2000) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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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
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 Latest action September 30, 1999

Read twice and referred to the Committee on HELP.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service
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.

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Murray, Patty
Washington · Oct 19, 1999
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