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HR 1589 111th 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: March 18, 2009 Introduced by: Sánchez, Linda T. Democratic · California See on congress.gov
Education Assault and harassment offensesChild healthChild safety and welfareCrime prevention
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Education programs fundingElementary and secondary educationJuvenile crime and gang violencePhysical fitness and lifestyle
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 Everywhere this bill has been 4 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
May 14, 2009
Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
Mar 18, 2009
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Mar 18, 2009
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E709)
Mar 18, 2009
Introduced in House
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 Latest action May 14, 2009

Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.

 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 10
All 10 Democratic 8
D
Waters, Maxine
California · Jul 23, 2009
Pierluisi, Pedro
· Jul 14, 2009
 D
Schakowsky, Janice D.
Illinois · May 14, 2009
Bordallo, Madeleine
· Apr 28, 2009
 D
Matsui, Doris O.
California · Apr 28, 2009
 D
McGovern, James P.
Massachusetts · Apr 28, 2009
 D
Cohen, Steve
Tennessee · Mar 18, 2009
 D
Davis, Danny K.
Illinois · Mar 18, 2009
 D
Green, Al
Texas · Mar 18, 2009
 D
Meeks, Gregory W.
New York · Mar 18, 2009
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 1589: Bullying and Gang Reduction for Improved Education Act. 111th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/111-HR-1589/
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