HR 1589
111th Congress
House
Education
Assault and harassment offenses
Child health
Child safety and welfare
Crime prevention
Education programs funding
Elementary and secondary education
Juvenile crime and gang violence
Physical fitness and lifestyle
Bullying and Gang Reduction for Improved Education Act
Introduced: March 18, 2009
Introduced by:
Sánchez, Linda T.
Democratic
· California
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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
Plain-English summary
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.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
Committees of jurisdiction
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