HR 1775 111th Congress House

GREEN Act

Official title: To provide support to develop career and technical education programs of study and facilities in the areas of renewable energy.

Introduced: March 2, 2010 See on congress.gov

Education Alternative and renewable resourcesEducation of the disadvantagedEducation programs fundingEducational facilities and institutions

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Elementary and secondary educationEnergy efficiency and conservationHigher educationTeaching, teachers, curriculaVocational and technical education

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May 14, 2009

Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.

Mar 30, 2009

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

Mar 30, 2009

Introduced in House

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Latest action May 14, 2009

Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Grants for Renewable Energy Education for the Nation Act or the GREEN Act - Authorizes the Secretary of Education to award competitive grants to partnerships of local educational agencies (LEAs), postsecondary institutions, and renewable energy industry representatives to develop programs of study focused on emerging careers and jobs in the renewable energy sector.

Requires a priority be given to grant applications that: (1) use online learning or other innovative methods to deliver a program of study to individuals outside the partnership; and (2) focus on low-performing students and special populations.

Authorizes the Secretary to award competitive grants to LEAs and postsecondary institutions to promote development of career and technical educational facilities that are energy efficient and use renewable energy practices.

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