HR 1148
107th Congress
House
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Low-Income and Rural School Program
Introduced: March 21, 2001
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Everywhere this bill has been
3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
May 30, 2001
Referred to the Subcommittee on Education Reform.
Mar 21, 2001
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Mar 21, 2001
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Low-Income and Rural School Program - Establishes a Low-Income and Rural School Program. Directs the Secretary of Education to award formula grants to State educational agencies to make competitive or formula subgrants to certain rural and low-income local educational agencies (LEAs). Authorizes the Secretary to make direct competitive grants to specially qualified LEAs in nonparticipating States. Reserves a portion of program funds for schools operated or supported by the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Requires LEAs or schools to use program grant funds for: (1) teacher recruitment and retention, including signing bonuses and other financial incentives; (2) professional development, including training for special needs teachers and in technology use; (3) educational technology, including software and hardware; or (4) academic enrichment programs.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Education Reform.
Committees of jurisdiction
2
Cosponsors
1