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S 1944 106th Congress Senate

A bill to provide national challenge grants for innovation in the education of homeless children and youth.

Introduced: November 17, 1999 Introduced by: Murray, Patty Democratic · Washington See on congress.gov
Education Academic performanceEconomics and Public FinanceEducation of disadvantaged childrenEducational innovations
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This bill died when the 106th Congress ended
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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Nov 17, 1999
Read twice and referred to the Committee on HELP.
Nov 17, 1999
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S14708)
Nov 17, 1999
Introduced in Senate
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on HELP.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service
Amends the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act to authorize the Secretary of Education to award national challenge grants for innovation in the education of homeless children and youth.

Allows local educational agencies (LEAs) or consortia of LEAs to apply for such competitive grants. Sets forth certain project priorities.

Directs the Secretary to evaluate grants awarded, and disseminate information regarding such grants to other LEAs serving homeless children and youth.

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