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Access to High Standards Act
Introduced: October 6, 1999
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Oct 6, 1999
Read twice and referred to the Committee on HELP.
Oct 6, 1999
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S12110-12111)
Oct 6, 1999
Introduced in Senate
Plain-English summary
Access to High Standards Act - Directs the Secretary of Education to award grants to State or local educational agencies to: (1) carry out specified activities under three-year demonstration programs to expand access for low-income individuals to advanced placement (AP) incentive programs; and (2) provide students with on-line AP courses. Authorizes appropriations.
Amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 (HEA) and the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to make AP programs a priority for Javits Gifted and Talented Students, Upward Bound, Eisenhower professional development, Star Schools, and education technology grants. Requires each institution of higher learning receiving HEA assistance to distribute to secondary school counselors or AP coordinators in the State information on academic credit given to students at the institution for AP test scores.
What's happening now
Read twice and referred to the Committee on HELP.
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