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Latest Action: 09/30/2008 - Presented to President. Bill TextTo amend the Improving America's Schools Act of 1994 to make permanent the favorable treatment of need-based educational aid under the antitrust laws. 4/30/2008--Passed House amended. (There are 2 other summaries) Need-Based Educational Aid Act of 2008 - Amends the Improving America's Schools Act of 1994 to make permanent the antitrust exemption that allows institutions of higher education that admit all students on a need-blind basis to enter into agreements, or attempt to enter into agreements, among themselves regarding the administration of need-based financial aid.
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Latest Action: 09/29/2008 - Received in the Senate. Bill Text
To establish and operate a National Center for Campus Public Safety.
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Latest Action: 10/02/2008 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Bill TextTo establish the Honorable Stephanie Tubbs Jones Fire Suppression Demonstration Incentive Program within the Department of Education to promote installation of fire sprinkler systems, or other fire suppression or prevention technologies, in qualified student housing and dormitories, and for other purposes. 1/23/2007--Introduced. College Fire Prevention Act - Directs the Secretary of Education to make competitive demonstration grants to private or public colleges or universities, fraternities, or sororities for up to half the cost of installing fire sprinkler systems, or other fire suppression or prevention technologies, in student housing and dormitories owned or controlled by such entities. Requires grant priority to be given eligible entities that demonstrate the greatest financial need. Reserves the following portions of grant funds made available for each fiscal year: (1) at least 10% for eligible entities that are historically Black colleges and universities,[...] show full description
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Latest Action: 10/02/2008 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. Bill TextTo reauthorize and enhance the National Environmental Education Act, and for other purposes. 7/10/2008--Reported to House amended. (There is 1 other summary) No Child Left Inside Act of 2008 - Amends the National Environmental Education Act (the Act) to add to the minimum functions and activities required of grantees under the Environmental Education and Training program, which trains educational professionals in the development and delivery of environmental education and training. Requires such grantees to: (1) create opportunities for enhanced and ongoing professional development, in addition to classroom training; (2) ensure that their environmental education programs and curricula are aligned with challenging state and local academic content standards and advance the teaching of interdisciplinary courses that include strong field components; (3) bring teachers into contact with working environmental professionals; (4) provide environmental [...] show full description
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Latest Action: 05/09/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness. Bill TextTo strengthen and expand scientific and technological education capabilities of associate-degree-granting colleges through the establishment of partnership arrangements with bachelor-degree-granting institutions. 1/4/2007--Introduced. Higher Education Science and Technology Competitiveness Act - Amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to direct the Secretary of Education to award grants to public institutions of higher education to establish and implement statewide articulation agreements that provide a seamless transition for the transfer of students from two-year institutions to four-year institutions through a common core curricula in math, science, engineering, and technology that reflects the workforce needs of private industry.
Latest Action: 01/23/2007 - Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H860-861) Bill TextCongratulating Illinois State University as it celebrates its sesquicentennial. 1/23/2007--Passed House without amendment. (There is 1 other summary) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Congratulates Illinois State University as it celebrates its sesquicentennial.
Latest Action: 02/15/2007 - Committee on the Judiciary. Date of scheduled consideration. S-216. 10:00 a.m. Bill TextA resolution congratulating Illinois State University as it marks its sesquicentennial. 2/14/2007--Passed Senate without amendment. (There is 1 other summary) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Congratulates Illinois State University as it celebrates its sesquicentennial.
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Latest Action: 01/04/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. Bill TextTo provide that no funds made available to the Department of the Treasury may be used to implement, administer, or enforce regulations to require specific licenses for travel-related transactions directly related to educational activities in Cuba. 1/4/2007--Introduced. Pursuit of International Education (PIE) Act of 2007 - Prohibits the use of funds made available to the Department of the Treasury to implement, administer, or enforce regulations to require specific licenses for travel-related transactions directly related to educational activities in Cuba.
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Latest Action: 08/03/2007 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Bill TextTo require the identification of companies that conduct business operations in Sudan, to prohibit United States Government contracts with such companies, and for other purposes. 7/31/2007--Passed House amended. (There is 1 other summary) Darfur Accountability and Divestment Act of 2007 - (Sec. 3) Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to ensure the publication every six months in the Federal Register of a list of all persons (as defined by this Act) who have a direct investment in or are conducting business operations in Sudan's power production, mineral extraction, oil-related, or military equipment industries. Sets forth excluded business operations, including operations with: (1) the regional government of southern Sudan; (2) maginalized populations of Sudan; and (3) peacekeeping or humanitarian organizations. (Sec. 4) States that it is U.S. policy to support state and local efforts to divest funds from, or restrict investments in, companies [...] show full description
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Latest Action: 02/07/2007 - DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 131. Bill TextRecognizing and honoring the lifetime contributions of Rafael Jose Diaz-Balart on the dedication of the Rafael Diaz-Balart Hall at the Florida International University College of Law. 2/7/2007--Passed House without amendment. (There is 1 other summary) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Honors Rafael Jose Diaz-Balart for his lifetime of accomplishments contributing to democracy. Recognizes the Florida International University dedication of the Rafael Diaz-Balart Hall at the College of Law as an appropriate tribute to his memory.
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Latest Action: 09/12/2008 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8482-8498) Bill TextA bill to amend the National and Community Service Act of 1990 to expand and improve opportunities for service, and for other purposes. 9/12/2008--Introduced. Serve America Act - Amends the National and Community Service Act of 1990 to create two new service-learning programs: (1) a Youth Engagement Zones to Strengthen Communities program, providing competitive grants to partnerships between local educational agencies that serve high-need, low-income communities and certain community-based or state entities to engage students and out-of-school youth in service-learning addressing specific challenges faced by their communities; and (2) a Campus of Service program, which annually grants up to 30 institutions of higher education (IHEs) with exemplary service-learning programs the funds to assist their students' pursuit of public service careers, and the right to nominate additional individuals for ServeAmerica Fellowships. Directs the Corporation for National and Community [...] show full description
Latest Action: 09/26/2008 - Presented to President. Bill TextTo extend the authority of the Secretary of Education to purchase guaranteed student loans for an additional year, and for other purposes. 9/15/2008--Passed Senate without amendment. (There are 2 other summaries) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to extend by one year, from July 2009 to July 2010, the Secretary of Education's authority to purchase, or enter into forward commitments to purchase, Federal Family Education Loans (FFELs) from lenders upon the determination that there is an inadequate availability of loan capital to meet the demand for such loans. Extends by one year, from June 30, 2009 to June 30, 2010, the authority of institutions of higher education (IHEs), with the Secretary's approval, to participate in the FFEL lender-of-last-resort program for borrowers otherwise unable to obtain such loans; thereby [...] show full description
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Latest Action: 09/09/2008 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S8182-8183) Bill Text
A bill to amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to authorize a connecting education and emerging professions demonstration grant program.
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Latest Action: 09/29/2008 - Received in the Senate. Bill Text
To establish and operate a National Center for Campus Public Safety.
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Latest Action: 08/01/2008 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Bill TextA bill to establish expanded learning time initiatives, and for other purposes. 8/1/2008--Introduced. Time for Innovation Matters in Education Act of 2008 - Authorizes the Secretary of Education to award competitive matching grants to states to enable them to award competitive subgrants to local educational agencies (LEAs) or partnerships between LEAs and other public or nonprofit entities to plan and implement expanded learning time initiatives at high-need schools that they serve. Requires such initiatives to: (1) increase the total number of school hours each year at participant schools by at least 30%, compared to the school hours per year that are standard for comparable schools in their school district; and (2) expand learning time for all students in all grade levels in such schools, except in high schools where expanded learning time must apply to at least one entire grade level. Directs states to give subgrant priority to LEAs that serve a high percentage [...] show full description
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Latest Action: 09/26/2008 - Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H10116) Bill TextAcknowledging the accomplishments and goals of the Youth Impact Program. 8/1/2008--Introduced. Congratulates Mr. Riki Ellison for his leadership and vision in founding the Youth Impact Program (which provides at-risk young men in the inner cities with football training and mentoring designed to improve their academic performance and character). Recognizes the contributions of the National Football League, the University of Southern California, and Tulane University to the Youth Impact program. Encourages the expansion of the Youth Impact Program to inner cities across the nation.
Latest Action: 07/29/2008 - Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. Bill TextCongratulating the University of Mary Washington in Fredericksburg, Virginia, for 100 years of service and leadership to the United States. 7/29/2008--Introduced. Congratulates the University of Mary Washington in Fredericksburg, Virginia, for 100 years of leadership and service to the Fredericksburg area, Virginia, and our nation.
Latest Action: 09/17/2008 - Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8368-8369) Bill TextCelebrating the 100th anniversary of the University of Nebraska at Omaha and recognizing the partnership between the City of Omaha, its citizens, and the University to build a vibrant and dynamic community. 7/23/2008--Introduced. Requests the President issue a proclamation recognizing the 100th anniversary of the founding of the University of Nebraska at Omaha. Encourages state and local governments to recognize the partnership among Omaha, its citizens, and the University of Nebraska to build a vibrant and dynamic community.
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Latest Action: 07/31/2008 - Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR 8/1/2008 H7709) Bill TextSupporting the goals and ideals of National Campus Safety Awareness Month. 7/31/2008--Passed House amended. (There is 1 other summary) Supports the goals and ideals of National Campus Safety Awareness Month. Encourages colleges and universities to provide campus safety and other crime awareness and prevention programs to all students throughout the year.
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Latest Action: 09/12/2008 - Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Biden without amendment. With written report No. 110-458. Bill TextA bill to amend the Vietnam Education Foundation Act of 2000. 6/6/2008--Introduced. Vietnam Education Foundation Amendments Act of 2008 - Amends the Vietnam Education Foundation Act of 2000 to establish the Vietnam Education Foundation within the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the Department of State. (Current law establishes the Foundation as an independent establishment in the executive branch.) Replaces the existing Board of Directors with an Advisory Committee. Provides fellowship priority for students studying the basic sciences. Authorizes the Secretary of State, through the Assistant Secretary for Educational and Cultural Affairs, to award grants to institutions of higher education for a partnership with the government of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam to establish an American Research College in Vietnam for undergraduate studies.
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