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To establish a pilot program to encourage certification of teachers in low-income, low-performing public elementary and secondary schools by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, and for other purposes.

1/5/2007--Introduced.

National Board-Certified Teachers in Low-Performing Schools Act of 2007 - Directs the Secretary of Education to establish a pilot program of stipends for teachers in low-income, low-performing schools who: (1) are certified by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards; and (2) serve as resident facilitators at their schools and as liaisons with the Board to help encourage other teachers to become Board-certified. Authorizes base stipends and potential bonuses for up to 500 teachers annually under such five-year program.

Latest Actions
  • 05/09/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
  • 01/05/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E25)
  • 01/05/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Bill Text
File name Last Updated
H.R.280 Introduced in House08/31/2007