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HR 3438 110th Congress House

Bullying and Gang Reduction for Improved Education Act

Official title: To amend the Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act to authorize the use of grant funds for gang prevention, and for other purposes.

Introduced: August 3, 2007 Introduced by: Sánchez, Linda T. Democratic · California See on congress.gov
Education Child safetyCrime and Law EnforcementCrime preventionDrug abuse
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Drug abuse preventionDrugs and youthEconomics and Public FinanceElementary and secondary educationElementary educationFamiliesFederal aid to educationGangsGovernment Operations and PoliticsGrants-in-aidJuvenile delinquencyLifestyleMentoringOutdoor recreationPhysical education and trainingPhysical fitnessSchool securitySecondary educationSports and RecreationYouth servicesYouth violence
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Sep 19, 2007
Referred to the Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities.
Aug 3, 2007
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Aug 3, 2007
Introduced in House
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 Latest action September 19, 2007

Referred to the Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Bullying and Gang Reduction for Improved Education Act - Amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to add bullying and gang prevention to the violence and drug abuse prevention activities currently supported under the Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities program.

Provides that, in addition to fostering a safe and drug-free learning environment, such program should facilitate healthy, physically active lifestyles.

Makes local park and recreation agencies eligible for funding under the program's mentoring programs for children.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 9
All 9 Democratic 8
D
DeLauro, Rosa L.
Connecticut · Jul 29, 2008
 D
Hirono, Mazie K.
Hawaii · May 21, 2008
 D
McGovern, James P.
Massachusetts · May 21, 2008
 D
Meeks, Gregory W.
New York · Mar 10, 2008
 D
Matsui, Doris O.
California · Sep 26, 2007
Bordallo, Madeleine
· Aug 3, 2007
 D
Cohen, Steve
Tennessee · Aug 3, 2007
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Davis, Danny K.
Illinois · Aug 3, 2007
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Green, Al
Texas · Aug 3, 2007
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 3438: Bullying and Gang Reduction for Improved Education Act. 110th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/110-HR-3438/
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