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HR 4784 108th Congress House

Teacher Professional Development Institutes Act

Official title: To provide a grant program to support the establishment and operation of Teachers Institutes.

Introduced: July 8, 2004 Introduced by: DeLauro, Rosa L. Democratic · Connecticut See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 108th Congress (2003–2004) 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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Aug 25, 2004
Referred to the Subcommittee on 21st Century Competitiveness.
Jul 8, 2004
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Jul 8, 2004
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1333)
Jul 8, 2004
Introduced in House
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 Latest action August 25, 2004

Referred to the Subcommittee on 21st Century Competitiveness.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Teacher Professional Development Institutes Act - Amends the the Higher Education Act of 1965 to establish a program for Teachers Institutes (TIs).

Requires a TI to: (1) be a partnership or joint venture between or among one or more institutions of higher education (IHEs) and one or more local educational agencies (LEAs) serving a significant low-income population; and (2) use collaborative seminars to enhance subject matter and participants' teaching resources.

Authorizes the Secretary of Education to: (1) award grants to TIs to establish and operate TIs; and (2) provide technical assistance to LEAs and IHEs to prepare to establish and to operate TIs.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 4784: Teacher Professional Development Institutes Act. 108th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/108-HR-4784/
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