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Gifted and Talented Students Education Act of 1999

Introduced: March 2, 1999 Introduced by: Grassley, Chuck Republican · Iowa See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 10, 1999
Committee on HELP. Hearings held.
Mar 2, 1999
Read twice and referred to the Committee on HELP.
Mar 2, 1999
Introduced in Senate
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Gifted and Talented Students Education Act of 1999 - Authorizes the Secretary of Education to make grants to States for use by public schools to develop or expand gifted and talented education programs through one or more of the following activities: (1) professional development programs; (2) technical assistance; (3) direct services and materials for gifted and talented students, through revised curricula, acceleration, independent study, dual enrollment or other strategies; (4) innovative approaches and curricula; and (4) emerging technologies, including distance learning.

Allows States to use a limited portion of such grant funds for information, education, and support to parents and caregivers for their participation in deciding on educational programs for their gifted and talented children.

Sets forth requirements for grant applications, allotment to States, and reporting.

Authorizes appropriations.

What's happening now June 10, 1999

Committee on HELP. Hearings held.

 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Republican 1