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HR 1148 107th Congress House

Low-Income and Rural School Program

Official title: To provide grants to certain rural local educational agencies.

Introduced: March 21, 2001 See on congress.gov
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This bill died when the 107th Congress ended
It never became law before the 107th Congress (2001–2002) 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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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
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 Latest action May 30, 2001

Referred to the Subcommittee on Education Reform.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service
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.
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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 3
All 3 Democratic 1
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Bishop, Sanford D.
Georgia · Mar 21, 2001
DeMint, James
· Mar 21, 2001
JOHN, CHRISTOPHER
· Mar 21, 2001
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 1148: Low-Income and Rural School Program. 107th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/107-HR-1148/
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