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103-hr-5264 103 hr 5264 To prohibit use of education funds to make condoms available in an elementary school. Education 1994-10-07 1994-10-26 Referred to the Subcommittee on Elementary, Secondary and Vocational Education. House Rep. Franks, Gary A. [R-CT-5] CT R F000348 0 Prohibits use of any funds made available under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to make condoms available in an elementary school. 2025-07-21T19:44:15Z  
103-sres-277 103 sres 277 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Schindler Project should be recognized for its efforts to educate high school seniors about the lessons of the Holocaust and the application of those lessons to contemporary society. Education 1994-10-07 1994-10-07 Referred to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources. Senate Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA] PA R S000709 22 Expresses the sense of the Senate in support of the Schindler Project's efforts to provide high school seniors with the opportunity to view the film "Schindler's List" and discuss its historical implications and the application of those lessons to contemporary society. 2025-04-21T12:24:17Z  
103-hr-5220 103 hr 5220 To provide for the acceptance by the Secretary of Education of applications submitted by the local educational agency serving the Window Rock Unified School District, Window Rock, Arizona, under section 3 of the Act of September 30, 1950 (Public Law 874, 81st Congress ) for fiscal years 1994 and 1995. Education 1994-10-06 1994-11-02 Became Public Law No: 103-445. House Rep. English, Karan [D-AZ-6] AZ D E000186 1 Directs the Secretary of Education to accept from the local educational agency serving the Window Rock Unified School District, Window Rock, Arizona, applications for funding for FY 1994 and 1995 under specified provisions of Federal law for impact aid, as if such applications were timely received in accordance with certain regulations. 2025-07-21T19:44:15Z  
103-hr-5130 103 hr 5130 Elementary and Secondary Education Amendments of 1994 Education 1994-09-29 1994-10-26 Referred to the Subcommittee on Elementary, Secondary and Vocational Education. House Rep. Goodling, William F. [R-PA-19] PA R G000291 15 TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: Elementary and Secondary Education Program Authorized Title II: Amendments to Other Educational Programs Elementary and Secondary Education Amendments of 1994 - Title I: Elementary and Secondary Education Program Authorized - Amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA) to extend the period of authorization of payments to State educational agencies for grants entitlements for basic programs operated by local educational agencies under title I chapter 1 provisions for financial assistance to meet special educational needs of disadvantaged children. Extends the authorization of appropriations for the following ESEA programs: (1) participation of children enrolled in private schools in chapter 1 programs; (2) Even Start programs; (3) secondary school programs for basic skills improvement and dropout prevention and reentry; (4) funds for the implementation of school improvement programs; (5) certain Federal evaluation, coordination and technical assistance, and research activities; (6) rural educational opportunities; (7) studies; (8) Federal, State, and local partnership for educational improvement (as well as extending the duration of such payments); (9) Eisenhower mathematics and science education State grants, national programs, and regional mathematics and science education consortia; (10) foreign language assistance; (11) magnet schools assistance; (12) women's educational equity; (13) Ellender fellowship program; (14) immigrant education; (15) general assistance to the Virgin Islands and territorial training assistance; (16) programs under the Secretary's Fund for Innovation in Education (including instruction on the history and principles of democracy in the United States); (17) the Ready-to-Learn program of educational television and instructional video programming for preschool and elementary school children and their parents; (18) assistance to address school dropout problems; (19) assistance to provide basic skills improvement; and (20… 2025-08-26T13:51:53Z  
103-sjres-224 103 sjres 224 A joint resolution designating November 1, 1994, as "National Family Literacy Day". Education 1994-09-27 1994-09-27 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. Senate Sen. Simon, Paul [D-IL] IL D S000423 19 Designates November 1, 1994, as National Family Literacy Day. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
103-sres-269 103 sres 269 A resolution to amend Senate Resolution 75, 103d Congress, relating to the Jacob Javits Senate Fellowship Program. Education 1994-09-27 1994-09-27 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S13435) Senate Sen. Mitchell, George J. [D-ME] ME D M000811 1 Amends Senate Resolution 75 (103d Congress, 1st session) to require the Jacob K. Javits Foundation, Inc., to: (1) broadly publicize the availability of the Jacob K. Javits Senate Fellowship Program; (2) develop and administer an application process for Senate fellowships; (3) conduct a screening of applicants for the Program; and (4) select participants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability. Requires the Secretary of the Senate to assist in the placement of fellowship participants in positions supportive of their academic programs, if practicable. Considers Fellows as employees of the office or committee in which they are placed. Requires the Secretary to submit to the Majority and Minority Leaders of the Senate an evaluation report and recommendations concerning the Program's extension and continued funding level three months before the Program expires. 2021-06-02T20:15:56Z  
103-hjres-413 103 hjres 413 Designating November 1, 1994, as "National Family Literacy Day". Education 1994-09-22 1994-10-08 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. House Rep. Goodling, William F. [R-PA-19] PA R G000291 220 Designates November 1, 1994, as National Family Literacy Day. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
103-hr-5040 103 hr 5040 Education in Vocational Technology Act Education 1994-09-13 1994-10-05 Referred to the Subcommittee on Elementary, Secondary and Vocational Education. House Rep. Klink, Ron [D-PA-4] PA D K000270 0 Education in Vocational Technology Act - Authorizes the Secretary of Education to make grants to States to assist local educational agencies in: (1) improving the quality of or developing instruction and training in manufacturing and other vocational technologies; and (2) purchasing state-of-the-art equipment for technical vocational education. Requires State Boards of Vocational Education to distribute at least 90 percent of such amounts to local education agencies, equitably among urban and rural areas. Authorizes appropriations. 2025-08-26T13:50:17Z  
103-hr-5013 103 hr 5013 Classroom Technology Act of 1994 Education 1994-08-21 1994-09-28 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H9991-9992) House Rep. Lehman, Richard H. [D-CA-19] CA D L000225 8 TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: Leadership in Educational Technology Title II: State Planning for Improving Student Achievement Through Integration of Technology Into the Curriculum Title III: National Telecommunications and Information Infrastructure Development Title III: (sic): Universal Service for Education Classroom Technology Act of 1994 - Title I: Leadership in Educational Technology - Authorizes the Secretary of Education to carry out Federal leadership activities in promoting higher student achievement through the use of technology in education. Directs the Secretary to: (1) develop and publish a national long-range technology plan; and (2) provide assistance to States for planning use of technology in schools. (Sec. 103) Amends the Department of Education Organization Act and the General Education Provisions Act to establish an Office of Educational Technology, with a Director, in the Department of Education. (Sec. 104) Sets forth authorized uses of funds under this title and non-Federal share provisions. (Sec. 106) Amends the Training Technology Transfer Act of 1988 to: (1) transfer the Office of Training Technology Transfer to the Office of Educational Technology (from the Office of Educational Research and Improvement); and (2) authorize appropriations to carry out such Act. (Sec. 107) Authorizes appropriations to carry out this title. Title II: State Planning for Improving Student Achievement Through Integration of Technology into the Curriculum - Directs the Secretary of Education to award grants, according to an allocation formula, to State education agencies to plan for improved student learning in all schools through the use of technology as a integral part of the State improvement plan under the Goals 2000: Educate America Act. Authorizes appropriations. Title III: National Telecommunications and Information Infrastructure Development - Amends the National Telecommunications and Information Administration Organization Act to establish a Telecommuni… 2025-08-26T13:50:02Z  
103-hres-527 103 hres 527 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Presidential Medal of Freedom should be awarded to Dr. Benjamin Elijah Mays. Education 1994-08-21 1994-08-21 Referred to the House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. House Rep. Lewis, John [D-GA-5] GA D L000287 64 Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the President should award Benjamin Elijah Mays the Presidential Medal of Freedom posthumously in honor of his distinguished career as an educator, civil and human rights nonviolent leader, and public theologian and his many contributions to the improvement of American society and the world. 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z  
103-hr-4928 103 hr 4928 IDEA Improvement Act of 1994 Education 1994-08-10 1994-09-16 Referred to the Subcommittee on Select Education and Civil Rights. House Rep. Ballenger, Cass [R-NC-10] NC R B000104 3 IDEA Improvement Act of 1994 - Amends the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) to revise the definition of individualized education program to include: (1) statements of the present educational performance levels of the child, and the annual goals designed to help the child succeed, in the general educational program for nondisabled children; and (2) a description of how designed services under the previous program have been modified if the previous annual goals were not substantially achieved. Requires the local educational agency or intermediate educational unit to revise program provisions at the beginning of the next school year for each child who has failed to substantially achieve the goals for the prior school year. Provides for increasing participation of parents in meetings relating to the development of the special education program. Provides for improved communication with parents through clearly written explanations of terminology in notices and publication of procedural safeguards under IDEA. Establishes mediation procedures under the special education program and the early intervention services program for infants and toddlers with disabilities, including requirements relating to State plans, procedural safeguards, regional resource centers, and parent information and training programs. Provides for coordination of services under the special education program: (1) through interagency agreements; and (2) with Even Start, Head Start, and related programs providing family literacy services or other services in which parents or guardians of children with disabilities are eligible to participate. Requires that the parent or guardian has exercised good faith in attempting to resolve the controversy prior to filing a complaint and requesting a hearing, as a condition for reimbursement of attorney's fees. 2025-08-26T13:51:57Z  
103-hr-4872 103 hr 4872 Career Awareness Act Education 1994-08-01 1994-09-16 Referred to the Subcommittee on Elementary, Secondary and Vocational Education. House Rep. McHale, Paul [D-PA-15] PA D M000466 0 Career Awareness Act - Directs the Secretary of Education to develop an age specific program for students from kindergarten through 12th grade regarding career opportunities and skills necessary for careers. Requires coordination with other Federal agencies and local educational agencies to make such program available on publicly accessible networks and other electronic media. Requires regular program updating and dissemination of current career information. 2025-08-26T13:50:19Z  
103-hr-4652 103 hr 4652 Science Start Grant Program Act of 1994 Education 1994-06-27 1994-07-19 Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Resources. House Rep. Furse, Elizabeth [D-OR-1] OR D F000434 0 Science Start Grant Program Act of 1994 - Authorizes the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award Science Start Grants to organizations that provide instruction to Head Start teachers to support model programs for the introduction of science in early childhood education programs. Authorizes appropriations. 2025-08-26T13:48:47Z  
103-hr-4574 103 hr 4574 To amend part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act to provide that the requirement regarding the continued educational placement of children with disabilities in public schools during the pendency of certain proceedings shall not apply with respect to disciplinary proceedings against those children for possession of firearms or other deadly weapons or assault with deadly weapons. Education 1994-06-13 1994-07-19 Referred to the Subcommittee on Select Education and Civil Rights. House Rep. Stearns, Cliff [R-FL-6] FL R S000822 9 Amends the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act to make inapplicable with respect to disciplinary proceedings for possession of firearms or other deadly weapons or assault with a deadly weapon (including any item used in manner intended to cause potentially life-threatening injuries) the requirement to maintain the current educational placement of children with disabilities in public schools during the pendency of such proceedings. 2025-07-21T19:44:15Z  
103-s-2144 103 s 2144 Support for Families with Children with Disabilities Act of 1994 Education 1994-05-23 1994-08-02 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10281-10283) Senate Sen. Harkin, Tom [D-IA] IA D H000206 7 Support for Families with Children with Disabilities Act of 1994 - Amends the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act to add a new part I, Family Support, which may be cited as the Families of Children with Disabilities Support Act of 1994. Directs the Secretary of Education to make three-year grants to States for systems change and advocacy activities for statewide systems of support for families with children with disabilities. Sets forth priorities and application requirements. Requires States desiring such assistance to designate lead entities and establish State Family Support Policy Councils. Includes among authorized activities training and technical assistance, interagency coordination, local or regional councils, outreach, advocacy services, policy studies, hearings and forums, public awareness and education, needs assessment, program data, and pilot demonstration projects. Requires State strategic plans, progress criteria, and reports. Requires panels of experts to evaluate grant applications. Directs the Secretary to make grants to or contracts with appropriate public or private agencies and organizations, including institutions of higher education, for: (1) providing technical assistance and information on statewide systems of family support; and (2) conducting a national evaluation of the program of grants to States. Directs the Secretary to: (1) review Federal programs with respect to their impact on such family support, consistent with specified policies; and (2) make grants or contracts for projects of national significance for developing national and State policies and practices for family-centered and family-directed systems of support for families of children with disabilities. Authorizes appropriations. 2025-08-26T13:51:58Z  
103-hr-4468 103 hr 4468 To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to reduce certain restrictions on the participation of proprietary institutions of higher education in programs of student financial aid. Education 1994-05-20 1994-06-09 Referred to the Subcommittee on Postsecondary Education and Training. House Rep. Mink, Patsy T. [D-HI-2] HI D M000797 28 Amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to revise a restriction on the participation of proprietary institutions of higher education in student financial aid programs, by treating funds received by an institution from proceeds of loans made to students or parents as funds of such students or parents for purposes of the requirement that at least 15 percent of a proprietary institution's revenues come from sources not derived from Federal student aid programs. 2025-07-21T19:44:15Z  
103-s-2133 103 s 2133 Science Start Grant Program Act of 1994 Education 1994-05-19 1994-05-19 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources. Senate Sen. Hatfield, Mark O. [R-OR] OR R H000343 0 Science Start Grant Program Act of 1994 - Authorizes the Science Start Grants program of grants to organizations to support model programs of instruction of Head Start personnel in introducing science activities to children enrolled in Head Start programs. Sets forth grant award priorities. Requires grant recipients to report model program results to the Eisenhower National Clearinghouse for Mathematics and Science Education for dissemination. Authorizes appropriations. Requires a biennial evaluation and report to the Congress. 2025-08-26T13:49:44Z  
103-hjres-366 103 hjres 366 To proclaim the week of October 16 through October 22, 1994, as "National Character Counts Week". Education 1994-05-11 1994-05-11 Referred to the House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. House Rep. Hall, Tony P. [D-OH-3] OH D H000074 219 Designates October 16 through 22, 1994, as National Character Counts Week. 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z  
103-hr-4384 103 hr 4384 Educational Quality Index Act of 1994 Education 1994-05-11 1994-06-09 Referred to the Subcommittee on Postsecondary Education and Training. House Rep. Andrews, Robert E. [D-NJ-1] NJ D A000210 17 Educational Quality Index Act of 1994 - Amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to substitute evaluations of educational quality for cohort default rates in eligibility determinations for proprietary institutions of higher education under the Federal student loan insurance program of the Federal Family Education Loan Program (guaranteed student loans). Revises program integrity reviews provisions to include such educational quality index for proprietary institutions. 2025-08-26T13:51:36Z  
103-hr-4395 103 hr 4395 To amend the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act to provide that the requirement regarding the continued educational placement of children with disabilities in public schools during the pendency of certain proceedings shall not apply with respect to disciplinary proceedings against those children for possession of firearms. Education 1994-05-11 1994-06-09 Referred to the Subcommittee on Select Education and Civil Rights. House Rep. Schenk, Lynn [D-CA-49] CA D S000119 5 Amends the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act to make inapplicable with respect to disciplinary proceedings for possession of firearms the requirement regarding the continued educational placement of children with disabilities in public schools during the pendency of certain proceedings. 2025-07-21T19:44:15Z  
103-hr-4341 103 hr 4341 To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to qualify additional institutions for programs under part B of title III of that Act. Education 1994-05-04 1994-05-17 Referred to the Subcommittee on Postsecondary Education and Training. House Rep. Jacobs, Andrew, Jr. [D-IN-10] IN D J000033 0 Amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to qualify additional institutions for programs for strengthening historically Black colleges and universities. Makes eligible for such programs an institution in a State where no institution meets such program eligibility requirements if it meets all such requirements except that it was established during or after 1964 but prior to 1978. 2025-07-21T19:44:15Z  
103-hr-4342 103 hr 4342 To qualify Martin University of Indianapolis, Indiana, for participation in the program under part B of title III of the Higher Education Act of 1965. Education 1994-05-04 1994-05-17 Referred to the Subcommittee on Postsecondary Education and Training. House Rep. Jacobs, Andrew, Jr. [D-IN-10] IN D J000033 0 Amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to make Martin University of Indianapolis, Indiana, eligible for programs for strengthening historically Black colleges and universities. 2025-07-21T19:44:15Z  
103-hr-4316 103 hr 4316 Education Infrastructure Act of 1994 Education 1994-04-28 1994-05-17 Referred to the Subcommittee on Elementary, Secondary and Vocational Education. House Rep. Owens, Major R. [D-NY-11] NY D O000159 7 Education Infrastructure Act of 1994 - Directs the Secretary of Education to award grants to eligible local educational agencies to meet the National Education Goals through repair, renovation, alteration, and construction of public elementary or secondary school libraries, media centers, or facilities, used for academic or vocational instruction, including certain authorized activities. Sets forth requirements for: (1) priorities in selection of applications; (2) maintenance of effort, supplementation of non-Federal funds, and general limitations; (3) minority small business participation as project contractors or subcontractors, and payment of wages in accordance with the Davis-Bacon Act; and (4) Federal evaluation. Authorizes the comprehensive regional centers to provide technical assistance to such projects. Authorizes appropriations. 2025-08-26T13:50:00Z  
103-hr-4262 103 hr 4262 To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require that recipients of Pell Grants be citizens or nationals of the United States. Education 1994-04-20 1994-05-03 Referred to the Subcommittee on Postsecondary Education and Training. House Rep. Darden, George (Buddy) [D-GA-7] GA D D000051 2 Amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require that Pell grant recipients be U.S. citizens or nationals. 2025-07-21T19:44:15Z  
103-hr-4270 103 hr 4270 Education Begins With Families Act of 1994 Education 1994-04-20 1994-05-17 Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Resources. House Rep. Unsoeld, Jolene [D-WA-3] WA D U000017 0 Education Begins with Families Act of 1994 - Amends the Head Start Act to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish quality standards for Head Start agencies and programs, including standards for performance in providing required health, education, parental involvement, nutritional, social, and other services, for administrative and financial management, and for facilities' condition and location. Provides for monitoring and for corrective actions or terminations if minimum standards are not met. (Sec. 3) Sets forth goals and priorities for training and technical assistance. (Sec. 4) Directs the Secretary to take certain factors into consideration in allocating funds for program expansion. (Sec. 5) Allocates at least 25 percent of certain excess funds to specified quality improvement activities, plus such additional amounts as the Secretary finds necessary. (Sec. 6) Directs the Secretary to carry out a continuing program of research, demonstrations, and evaluations of Head Start programs, including longitudinal studies, and to report on such activities. (Sec. 7) Establishes programs for families with infants and toddlers. Directs the Secretary to make grants for: (1) programs providing family-centered services for low-income families with very young children, designed to promote child development, parental role fulfillment, and movement toward self-sufficiency; and (2) evaluation of, and training and technical assistance for, projects under the Comprehensive Child Development Centers Act of 1988. Gives time-limited priority to certain entities, including Parent-Child Centers receiving assistance under the Head Start Act and programs receiving assistance under the Comprehensive Child Development Centers Act of 1988, and provides for selection of other grant recipients. Repeals the Comprehensive Child Development Centers Act of 1988 because its functions are being consolidated under the Head Start Act. (Sec. 8) Revises parental involvement considerations with respect to designation of new… 2025-08-26T13:50:59Z  
103-s-2034 103 s 2034 Education Infrastructure Act of 1994 Education 1994-04-20 1994-05-05 Subcommittee on Education, Arts, Humanities. Hearings held. Senate Sen. Moseley-Braun, Carol [D-IL] IL D M001025 0 Education Infrastructure Act of 1994 - Directs the Secretary of Education to award grants to eligible local educational agencies to meet the National Education Goals through repair, renovation, alteration, and construction of public elementary or secondary school libraries, media centers, or facilities, used for academic or vocational instruction, including certain authorized activities. Sets forth requirements for: (1) maintenance of effort, supplementation of non-Federal funds, and general limitations; (2) minority small business participation as project contractors or subcontractors, and payment of wages in accordance with the Davis-Bacon Act; and (3) Federal evaluation. Authorizes the comprehensive regional centers to provide technical assistance to such projects. Authorizes appropriations. 2025-08-26T13:49:12Z  
103-hr-4234 103 hr 4234 To make grants to local educational agencies and community-based organizations to provide assistance to localities most directly affected by hate crimes. Education 1994-04-14 1994-05-03 Referred to the Subcommittee on Elementary, Secondary and Vocational Education. House Rep. Velazquez, Nydia M. [D-NY-12] NY D V000081 0 Authorizes the Secretary of Education to make grants to local educational agencies and community-based organizations for elementary and secondary educational efforts in localities most directly affected by hate crimes. Includes under authorized uses of such grants: (1) education and training to prevent and reduce incidence of hate crimes and conflicts; (2) curricula to improve conflict or dispute resolution skills of students, teachers, and administrators; (3) related equipment and instructional materials; and (4) related professional training and development. 2025-07-21T19:44:15Z  
103-s-2018 103 s 2018 A bill to reauthorize Public Law 81-815 (School Construction), and for other purposes. Education 1994-04-14 1994-04-14 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources. Senate Sen. Pressler, Larry [R-SD] SD R P000513 0 Reauthorizes and revises specified Federal law relating to construction of school facilities in areas affected by Federal activities (school construction portion of impact aid program). Provides for financial assistance to federally impacted school districts urgently in need of: (1) school facilities in districts having substantial increases in school membership resulting from new or increased Federal activities and whose membership includes children in need of minimum school facilities; and (2) facility improvements or structural modifications to meet life safety codes, average daily attendance requirements, Federal laws or regulations, or curriculum improvements. Extends the authorization of appropriations. Divides equally between payments to school districts for militarily-connected children (or other children residing on or with a parent working on Federal property) and payments to districts for Indian children (or children with inadequate school facilities due to the revenue impact of Federal property) the remaining funds after the Secretary of Education has determined the portion of funds for temporary school facilities and for children whom local educational agencies (LEAs) are unable to provide education. Prohibits approval of applications for payments based upon increases in the number of students residing on, or residing with a parent employed on, property which is part of a low-rent housing project assisted under the United States Housing Act of 1937 until all other applications for payments relating to militarily connected children and Indian children have been approved for that fiscal year. Revises formulas used in determining: (1) the Federal share for any project; and (2) limitation on total payments to LEAs. Revises application provisions to require: (1) assurance of compliance with Davis-Bacon Act prevailing wage requirements, except for emergency relief impact aid; and (2) resubmission of applications after a three-year period. Provides that provisions for certain additional payments shall ta… 2025-04-21T12:24:17Z  
103-sjres-181 103 sjres 181 United Negro College Fund 50th Anniversary Resolution Education 1994-04-14 1994-10-07 Referred jointly to the House Committee on Education and Labor. Senate Sen. Simon, Paul [D-IL] IL D S000423 52 United Negro College Fund 50th Anniversary Resolution - Designates May 8 through 14, 1994, as United Negro College Fund Week. 2025-08-26T13:50:47Z  
103-hr-4186 103 hr 4186 To provide demonstration grants to local governmental agencies and community-based organizations for mentor programs. Education 1994-04-13 1994-05-03 Referred to the Subcommittee on Select Education and Civil Rights. House Rep. Collins, Barbara-Rose [D-MI-15] MI D C000633 0 Directs the Secretary of Education to make demonstration grants to local government agencies and nonprofit community-based organizations for mentor programs for at-risk youth in economically distressed communities. Sets forth requirements for such programs, priorities, applications, and evaluation. Authorizes appropriations. 2025-07-21T19:44:15Z  
103-s-1990 103 s 1990 21st Century Community Learning Centers Act Education 1994-03-25 1994-03-25 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources. Senate Sen. Jeffords, James M. [R-VT] VT R J000072 1 21st Century Community Learning Centers Act - Directs the Secretary of Education to make grants to rural and inner city public schools or consortia for projects that benefit the educational, health, social security, cultural, and recreational needs of rural or inner city communities. Authorizes appropriations. 2025-08-26T13:50:24Z  
103-s-2004 103 s 2004 A bill to extend until July 1, 1998, the exemption from ineligibility based on a high default rate for certain institutions of higher education. Education 1994-03-25 1994-04-28 Became Public Law No: 103-235. Senate Sen. Bumpers, Dale [D-AR] AR D B001057 15 Amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to extend the student loan default cohort rate exemption for historically Black colleges, tribally controlled community colleges, and Navajo community colleges. 2021-09-25T05:35:43Z  
103-sjres-178 103 sjres 178 A joint resolution to proclaim the week of October 16 through October 22, 1994 as "National Character Counts Week". Education 1994-03-24 1994-08-19 Became Public Law No: 103-301. Senate Sen. Domenici, Pete V. [R-NM] NM R D000407 61 Designates October 16 through 22, 1994, as National Character Counts Week. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
103-hr-4065 103 hr 4065 To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to make adjustments in the calculation of need for student assistance for dislocated workers, and for other purposes. Education 1994-03-17 1994-04-04 Referred to the Subcommittee on Postsecondary Education and Training. House Rep. Johnston, Harry [D-FL-19] FL D J000187 14 Amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to revise the formula for calculation of need for student assistance for dislocated workers by defining their income as that for the year for which the determination is made. 2025-07-21T19:44:15Z  
103-hr-4025 103 hr 4025 To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to extend the cohort default rate exemption for historically Black Colleges, tribally controlled community colleges, and Navajo community colleges. Education 1994-03-11 1994-03-23 Referred to the Subcommittee on Postsecondary Education and Training. House Rep. Scott, Robert C. "Bobby" [D-VA-3] VA D S000185 47 Amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to extend the student loan default rate exemption for historically Black colleges, tribally controlled community colleges, and Navajo community colleges. 2025-07-21T19:44:15Z  
103-sres-189 103 sres 189 A resolution congratulating Bowdoin College on the occasion of its bicentennial anniversary. Education 1994-03-11 1994-03-11 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S2903-2905) Senate Sen. Mitchell, George J. [D-ME] ME D M000811 1 Congratulates Bowdoin College in Maine on the occasion of its bicentennial. 2021-06-02T20:15:42Z  
103-hjres-329 103 hjres 329 Designating March 23, 1994, as "Education and Sharing Day, U.S.A.". Education 1994-03-03 1994-04-06 Became Public Law No: 103-229. House Rep. Gephardt, Richard A. [D-MO-3] MO D G000132 235 Designates March 23, 1994, the 92d birthday of the Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson (leader of the worldwide Lubavitch movement), as Education and Sharing Day, U.S.A. 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z  
103-hr-3950 103 hr 3950 Family and Community Endeavor Schools Act Education 1994-03-03 1994-04-04 Referred to the Subcommittee on Select Education and Civil Rights. House Rep. Gephardt, Richard A. [D-MO-3] MO D G000132 22 Family and Community Endeavor Schools Act - Authorizes the Secretary of Education to make competitive grants to local entities for programs to improve the overall academic and social development of at-risk children in eligible communities. Requires the assisted local entities to institute a collaborative structure that trains and coordinates efforts of teachers, administrators, social workers, guidance counselors, parents, and school volunteers to provide concurrent social services for at-risk students at selected public schools in eligible communities. Allows such entities to develop various programs to serve the comprehensive needs of students, including: (1) homework assistance and afterschool educational, social, and athletic activities; (2) nutrition services; (3) mentoring; (4) family counseling; and (5) parental training. Directs the Secretary to establish a peer review panel to recommend an illustrative model and an evaluation design for such programs. Authorizes appropriations for this Act out of specified amounts from the Violent Crime Reduction Trust Fund. 2025-08-26T13:49:38Z  
103-s-1880 103 s 1880 A bill to provide that the National Education Commission on Time and Learning shall terminate on September 30, 1994. Education 1994-03-01 1994-08-01 Became Public Law No: 103-290. Senate Sen. Bingaman, Jeff [D-NM] NM D B000468 1 Terminates the National Commission on Time and Learning on September 30, 1994. 2025-04-21T12:24:17Z  
103-hr-3842 103 hr 3842 Head Start Act Amendments of 1994 Education 1994-02-10 1994-04-28 See H.R.4250. House Rep. Martinez, Matthew G. [D-CA-31] CA D M000206 28 Head Start Act Amendments of 1994 - Amends the Head Start Act to reauthorize and revise Head Start programs. (Sec. 2) Requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to establish quality standards for Head Start agencies and programs, including standards for performance in providing required health, education, parental involvement, social, and other services, for administrative and financial management, and for facilities' condition and location. Provides for monitoring and for corrective actions or terminations if minimum standards are not met. (Sec. 3) Eliminates a provision freezing regulations. Provides that terminations, reductions, or suspensions of financial assistance upheld in administrative hearings shall not be stayed pending any judicial appeal. (Sec. 4) Revises classroom teacher qualifications and waiver requirements. Directs the Secretary to: (1) provide technical assistance and training to enable Head Start agencies to establish positions for mentor teachers; and (2) review and revise standards for family service workers, and promote model curricula and credentials for such workers. Authorizes the Secretary to establish a program of Head Start Fellowships for staff in local Head Start programs and other individuals working in the field of child development and Directs the Secretary to develop model staffing pattern plans to guide local Head Start agencies and programs. (Sec. 5) Sets forth goals and priorities for training and technical assistance. (Sec. 6) Allocates funds for program expansion. (Sec. 7) Authorizes the Secretary to allow certain amounts to be allocated to quality improvement activities (in addition to the required 25 percent portion of appropriations). Sets forth goals and authorized activities for which quality improvement funds are to be used. (Sec. 8) Requires each Head Start agency to coordinate with schools and promote parental involvement to facilitate children's transition from program to school. Directs the Secretaries of HHS and of Education to assess resul… 2025-08-26T13:51:11Z  
103-s-1852 103 s 1852 Head Start Act Amendments of 1994 Education 1994-02-10 1994-03-25 Committee on Labor and Human Resources. Hearings held in joint session with the Committee on Indian Affairs. Senate Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA] MA D K000105 28 Head Start Act Amendments of 1994 - Amends the Head Start Act to reauthorize and revise Head Start programs. (Sec. 2) Requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to establish quality standards for Head Start agencies and programs, including standards for performance in providing required health, education, parental involvement, social, and other services, for administrative and financial management, and for facilities' condition and location. Provides for monitoring and for corrective actions or terminations if minimum standards are not met. (Sec. 3) Eliminates a provision freezing regulations. Provides that terminations, reductions, or suspensions of financial assistance upheld in administrative hearings shall not be stayed pending any judicial appeal. (Sec. 4) Revises classroom teacher qualifications and waiver requirements. Directs the Secretary to: (1) provide technical assistance and training to enable Head Start agencies to establish positions for mentor teachers; and (2) review and revise standards for family service workers, and promote model curricula and credentials for such workers. Authorizes the Secretary to establish a program of Head Start Fellowships for staff in local Head Start programs and other individuals working in the field of child development and family services. Provides for placement in appropriate settings. Directs the Secretary to develop model staffing pattern plans to guide local Head Start agencies and programs. (Sec. 5) Sets forth goals and priorities for training and technical assistance. (Sec. 6) Allocates funds for program expansion. (Sec. 7) Authorizes the Secretary to allow certain amounts to be allocated to quality improvement activities (in addition to the required 25 percent portion of appropriations). Sets forth goals and authorized activities for which quality improvement funds are to be used. (Sec. 8) Requires each Head Start agency to coordinate with schools and promote parental involvement to facilitate children's transition from program to school… 2025-08-26T13:49:31Z  
103-s-1853 103 s 1853 Ready to Learn Reauthorization Act of 1994 Education 1994-02-10 1994-02-10 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources. Senate Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA] MA D K000105 7 Ready to Learn Reauthorization Act of 1994 - Amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to extend the authorization of appropriations for Ready to Learn Television programs to develop, produce, and distribute educational and instructional video programming for preschool and elementary children and their families. Allows governmental entities to receive funding under such programs. (Current law only allows nonprofit, nongovernmental entities to do so.) 2025-08-26T13:52:29Z  
103-s-1835 103 s 1835 National Education Statistics Act of 1994 Education 1994-02-08 1994-03-21 Referred to Subcommittee on Education, Arts, Humanities. Senate Sen. Pell, Claiborne [D-RI] RI D P000193 1 National Education Statistics Act of 1994 - Reauthorizes and revises provisions for the National Center for Education Statistics (the Center) and the National Assessment of Educational Progress. (Establishes the Center, within the Office of Educational Research and Improvement in the Department of Education and headed by the Commissioner of Education Statistics, under this Act while repealing similar provisions under the General Education Provisions Act.) Revises provisions for the Center's: (1) duties; (2) performance; (3) reports; (4) Advisory Council on Education Statistics; (5) confidentiality; (6) dissemination; (7) cooperative education statistics systems; (8) National Assessment of Educational Progress; and (9) National Assessment Governing Board. Authorizes appropriations. 2025-08-26T13:51:44Z  
103-hr-3798 103 hr 3798 Head Start Enhanced Parental Involvement and Family Literacy Act of 1994 Education 1994-02-03 1994-03-09 Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Resources. House Rep. Goodling, William F. [R-PA-19] PA R G000291 6 Head Start Enhanced Parental Involvement and Family Literacy Act of 1994 - Amends the Head Start Act to require parental involvement activities, family literacy services, parenting skills training, and family needs assessments. Authorizes Head Start agencies to offer parental social self-sufficiency training, substance abuse counseling, or opportunities for parents to assist in program operation. Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide training and technical assistance for Head Start personnel engaged in providing parental involvement services. Makes compliance with parental involvement requirements a consideration in funding renewal or supplementation decisions. 2025-08-26T13:49:55Z  
103-hr-3754 103 hr 3754 American Citizenship and Comprehensive Educational Support Services Act of 1994 Education 1994-02-01 1994-02-11 Referred to the Subcommittee on Elementary, Secondary and Vocational Education. House Rep. Roybal-Allard, Lucille [D-CA-33] CA D R000486 0 American Citizenship and Comprehensive Educational Support Services Act of 1994 - Amends the Adult Education Act to establish a program of financial assistance to States and localities to aid in the educational and naturalization transition of eligible adults to the United States. Authorizes the Secretary of Education to make grants to or contracts with eligible service providers for programs providing English language instruction, citizenship or civics instruction, adult education and vocational education, literacy services, and college preparatory classes for eligible adults. Requires assisted activities to include public education, public outreach, assistance with naturalization procedures, educational services to assist eligible adults in obtaining citizenship, and a program evaluation component. Authorizes appropriations. 2025-08-26T13:52:13Z  
103-hr-3734 103 hr 3734 21st Century Community Learning Centers Act Education 1994-01-26 1994-03-24 See H.R.6. House Rep. Gunderson, Steve [R-WI-3] WI R G000524 0 21st Century Community Learning Centers Act - Directs the Secretary of Education to make grants to rural and inner city schools or consortia for projects that benefit the educational, health, social security, cultural, and recreational needs of rural or inner city communities. Authorizes appropriations. 2025-08-26T13:49:43Z  
103-hr-3740 103 hr 3740 Howard University Endowment Amendments of 1994 Education 1994-01-26 1994-02-11 Referred to the Subcommittee on Postsecondary Education and Training. House Rep. Clay, William (Bill) [D-MO-1] MO D C000488 0 Howard University Endowment Amendments of 1994 - Amends the Howard University Endowment Act to revise the formula for institutional matching funds under the Howard University Endowment Grants program. Revises provisions for withdrawals and expenditures. Authorizes appropriations. 2025-08-26T13:51:56Z  
103-hr-3725 103 hr 3725 Education Bureaucracy Reduction Act Education 1994-01-25 1994-02-11 Referred to the Subcommittee on Select Education and Civil Rights. House Rep. King, Peter T. [R-NY-3] NY R K000210 37 Education Bureaucracy Reduction Act - Directs the Secretary of Education, for FY 1995 and 1996, to reduce personnel costs of the Department of Education by ten percent. Requires savings from such reduction to be used as follows: (1) 90 percent transferred to local educational agencies according to State distribution formulas; and (2) ten percent to reduce the Federal budget deficit. 2025-08-26T13:49:32Z  
103-hr-3730 103 hr 3730 To establish a professional development program. Education 1994-01-25 1994-02-11 Referred to the Subcommittee on Elementary, Secondary and Vocational Education. House Rep. Sawyer, Tom [D-OH-14] OH D S000094 0 Amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to establish a new title II part A, the Dwight D. Eisenhower Professional Development Program, to support professional development of elementary and secondary school teachers in core academic subjects and development of curricula aligned with State or local content and performance standards. (This replaces the current Dwight D. Eisenhower Mathematics and Science Education Act programs, but retains certain Federal activities such as the national clearinghouse for science, mathematics, and technology education materials.) Authorizes appropriations. 2025-07-21T19:44:15Z  
103-hr-3562 103 hr 3562 National Education Statistics Act of 1993 Education 1993-11-19 1993-12-09 Referred to the Subcommittee on Elementary, Secondary and Vocational Education. House Rep. Kildee, Dale E. [D-MI-9] MI D K000172 1 National Education Statistics Act of 1993 - Reauthorizes and revises provisions for the National Center for Education Statistics (the Center) and the National Assessment of Educational Progress. (Establishes the Center, within the Office of Educational Research and Improvement in the Department of Education and headed by the Commissioner of Education Statistics, under this Act while repealing similar provisions under the General Education Provisions Act.) Revises provisions for the Center's: (1) duties; (2) performance; (3) reports; (4) Advisory Council on Education Statistics; (5) confidentiality; (6) dissemination; (7) cooperative education statistics systems; (8) National Assessment of Educational Progress; and (9) National Assessment Governing Board. Authorizes appropriations. 2025-08-26T13:50:02Z  
103-s-1723 103 s 1723 A bill to improve provisions relating to tech-prep education. Education 1993-11-19 1994-02-11 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1530-1531) Senate Sen. Cohen, William S. [R-ME] ME R C000598 0 Amends the Tech-Prep Education Act to revise tech-prep education program contents to include the two or four years of secondary school preceding graduation (currently just the final two years), as well as two years of higher education or an apprenticeship program. Includes among consortia members businesses, industries, or labor unions, and institutions of higher education that award baccalaureate degrees. Revises special consideration provisions. Gives highest priority to applications that provide for effective employment placement activities or transfer of students to four-year baccalaureate programs. 2025-04-21T12:24:17Z  
103-hr-3535 103 hr 3535 To require the Secretary of Education to permit student loan borrowers to defer repayment during periods for which the borrower or a spouse is eligible for leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993. Education 1993-11-18 1993-12-09 Referred to the Subcommittee on Postsecondary Education and Training. House Rep. Green, Gene [D-TX-29] TX D G000410 5 Directs the Secretary of Education to permit student loan borrowers under the Higher Education Act of 1965 to defer repayment during periods for which the borrower or a spouse is eligible for leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993. Requires the Secretary to publicize the availability of such deferment and of other deferments available to borrowers for whom repayment has caused or will cause economic hardship. 2025-07-21T19:44:15Z  
103-hr-3453 103 hr 3453 Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act Amendments of 1993 Education 1993-11-04 1994-02-08 For Further Action See H.R.6. House Rep. Owens, Major R. [D-NY-11] NY D O000159 0 Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act Amendments of 1993 - Amends the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act of 1986 to extend the authorization of appropriations for programs under such Act, including training of teachers, counselors, and school personnel, and emergency grants. 2025-08-26T13:50:54Z  
103-hr-3438 103 hr 3438 Coordinate to Educate Act Education 1993-11-03 1993-11-17 Referred to the Subcommittee on Elementary, Secondary and Vocational Education. House Rep. Woolsey, Lynn C. [D-CA-6] CA D W000738 2 Coordinate to Educate Act - Authorizes the Secretary of Education to make grants to local educational agencies to develop and implement coordinated services programs. Requires special consideration to be given to: (1) geographic distribution of awards, including urban, suburban, and rural districts; (2) districts with concentrated pockets of educationally at-risk students; (3) local educational agencies with high proportions of educationally at-risk students; and (4) areas with a large number of single parent or two-parent, working families. Authorizes appropriations. 2025-08-26T13:51:05Z  
103-hr-3403 103 hr 3403 Technology for Excellence in Education Act Education 1993-10-28 1993-11-17 Referred to the Subcommittee on Elementary, Secondary and Vocational Education. House Rep. Goodling, William F. [R-PA-19] PA R G000291 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: National Leadership for Educational Technology Title II: State Planning Grants Title III: Local Challenge Grants Title IV: Miscellaneous Programs Technology for Excellence in Education Act - Title I: National Leadership for Educational Technology - Directs the Secretary of Education to appoint a Director of Educational Technology within the Department of Education, with specified duties. Title II: State Planning Grants - Authorizes the Secretary to make one-time competitive grants to State educational agencies (SEAs), according to a specified allotment formula, for: (1) a comprehensive, long-term State educational technology plan; and (2) competitive subgrants to local educational agencies (LEAs) to implement such plan strategies. Authorizes appropriations. Title III: Local Challenge Grants - Authorizes the Secretary to make grants to SEAs for use by LEAs of three-year competitive demonstration grants to implement State technology plans. Gives priority to demonstration programs that: (1) provide access to quality educational technology to disadvantaged urban and rural areas; and (2) may be replicated in other areas nationwide. Reserves certain funds for the Director to disseminate effective models of the use of high-quality educational technology on a national basis. Sets certain matching funds requirements. Authorizes appropriations. Title IV: Miscellaneous Programs - Makes acquisition and use of, and training for, educational technology authorized activities for existing Federal education programs, through various amendments to the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, Indian Education Act of 1988, Head Start Act, Head Start Transition Project Act, Carl D. Perkins Vocational and Applied Technology Act, and Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. 2025-08-26T13:49:06Z  
103-hr-3404 103 hr 3404 Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and First Aid School Training Act of 1993 Education 1993-10-28 1993-11-17 Referred to the Subcommittee on Elementary, Secondary and Vocational Education. House Rep. Gutierrez, Luis V. [D-IL-4] IL D G000535 11 Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and First Aid School Training Act of 1993 - Amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to direct the Secretary of Education to make at least ten demonstration grants to local educational agencies to provide secondary school students with instruction, training, and programs in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and first aid. 2025-08-26T13:52:41Z  
103-hr-3375 103 hr 3375 To amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to allow grants to local educational agencies for the purpose of providing assistance to such agencies most directly affected by crime and violence. Education 1993-10-27 1993-11-17 Referred to the Subcommittee on Elementary, Secondary and Vocational Education. House Rep. Brooks, Jack B. [D-TX-9] TX D B000880 2 Amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to authorize the Director of the Bureau of Justice Assistance to make grants to local educational agencies (LEAs) most directly affected by crime and violence. Requires the Director to develop and make available to LEAs a written safe schools model in English and in Spanish. Makes grant funds available: (1) to fund anticrime and safety measures and to develop education and training programs for the prevention of crime, violence, and illegal drugs and alcohol; (2) for counseling programs for victims of crime within schools; (3) for crime prevention equipment, including metal detectors and video-surveillance devices; and (4) for the prevention and reduction of the participation of young individuals in organized crime and drug- and gang-related activities in schools. Sets forth provisions regarding: (1) application requirements; (2) allocation of, and limitations on, grant funds; (3) selection of recipients; and (4) reporting requirements. Authorizes appropriations. 2025-07-21T19:44:15Z  
103-hr-3376 103 hr 3376 Higher Education Technical Amendments of 1993 Education 1993-10-27 1993-11-02 Laid on the table. See S. 1507 for further action. House Rep. Ford, William D. [D-MI-13] MI D F000270 18 Higher Education Technical Amendments of 1993 - Amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to make certain technical corrections and conforming amendments. 2025-07-21T19:44:15Z  
103-hr-3382 103 hr 3382 To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to prevent an institution from participating in the Pell Grant program if such institution has a high default rate under the Guaranteed Student Loan Program. Education 1993-10-27 1993-11-17 Referred to the Subcommittee on Postsecondary Education and Training. House Rep. Gordon, Bart [D-TN-6] TN D G000309 0 Amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to prohibit an institution from participating in the Federal Pell Grants program if it is ineligible for participation in the Federal Family Education Loans program (also known as the Stafford or guaranteed student loan program) because of a high default rate. Authorizes waivers of such prohibition in cases of exceptional mitigating circumstances. 2025-07-21T19:44:15Z  
103-hr-3390 103 hr 3390 Conflict Resolution and Mediation Act of 1993 Education 1993-10-27 1993-11-17 Referred to the Subcommittee on Elementary, Secondary and Vocational Education. House Rep. Rush, Bobby L. [D-IL-1] IL D R000515 0 Conflict Resolution and Mediation Act of 1993 - Directs the Secretary of Education to make conflict resolution and mediation program grants to assist local elementary schools most directly affected by conflict and violence. Directs the Secretary to develop a written model for conflict resolution and mediation. Authorizes appropriations. Sets requirements for fund use, applicant eligibility and planning, fund allocation and limitation, awards, and reports. 2025-08-26T13:51:55Z  
103-hres-284 103 hres 284 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Third College at the University of California at San Diego should be renamed the "Thurgood Marshall College" in honor of Justice Thurgood Marshall. Education 1993-10-26 1993-11-17 Referred to the Subcommittee on Postsecondary Education and Training. House Rep. Blackwell, Lucien E. [D-PA-2] PA D B000517 0 Declares that the Third College at the University of California, San Diego, should be renamed as the Thurgood Marshall College. 2025-07-21T19:44:15Z  
103-hr-3290 103 hr 3290 Head Start Safety Act Education 1993-10-14 1993-11-03 Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Resources. House Rep. Nadler, Jerrold [D-NY-8] NY D N000002 11 Head Start Safety Act - Amends the Asbestos School Hazard Abatement Act of 1984 and the Toxic Substances Control Act to expand coverage of such Acts to include Head Start programs and facilities. 2025-08-26T13:51:50Z  
103-s-1525 103 s 1525 Foreign Language Assistance Act of 1993 Education 1993-10-07 1994-02-01 Referred to Subcommittee on Education, Arts, Humanities. Senate Sen. Glenn, John H., Jr. [D-OH] OH D G000236 2 Foreign Language Assistance Act of 1993 - Amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to establish a foreign language assistance program. Authorizes the Secretary of Education to make grants: (1) as allocations to States in any fiscal year in which appropriations equal or exceed a specified amount; or (2) when appropriations are below such amount, to State educational agencies, local educational agencies (LEAs), consortia of LEAs, or consortia of LEAs and institutions of higher education. Requires that half of such funds be used for foreign language instructional programs at elementary and secondary schools and half for foreign language teacher development and recruitment. Authorizes as Federal activities: (1) grants for model demonstration programs of foreign language instruction for elementary or secondary school students; (2) evaluation and research; and (3) bonus grants to States for having specified levels of foreign language requirements or enrollments. Provides for Federal share and for participation of children and teachers from private schools. Authorizes appropriations. 2025-08-26T13:51:11Z  
103-hr-3228 103 hr 3228 Emergency Immigrant Education Act of 1993 Education 1993-10-06 1993-10-22 Referred to the Subcommittee on Elementary, Secondary and Vocational Education. House Rep. Johnston, Harry [D-FL-19] FL D J000187 31 Emergency Immigrant Education Act of 1993 - Amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to establish an emergency immigrant education program. Authorizes appropriations. Directs the Secretary of Education to allocate program payments to State educational agencies for services for immigrant children in elementary and secondary schools in local educational agency districts where the number of immigrant children is equal to at least 1,000 or at least five percent of the total number of students enrolled in public and nonpublic schools during that fiscal year. Allows a State to reserve not more than three percent of such funds for such services in local educational agencies which do not meet such criteria. Authorizes the Secretary, also under such program, to make district-wide immigrant grants for other services for immigrant children to local educational agencies whose districts include numbers of such children in public and nonpublic schools equal to at least 5,000 or at least ten percent. 2025-08-26T13:52:31Z  
103-hr-3229 103 hr 3229 Bilingual Education Act Education 1993-10-06 1993-10-22 Referred to the Subcommittee on Elementary, Secondary and Vocational Education. House Rep. Serrano, Jose E. [D-NY-16] NY D S000248 19 TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: Education Improvement Title II: Additional Education Amendments Title III: Bilingual Education Title I: Education Improvement - Amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA) to make limited-English-proficient (LEP) children eligible under the ESEA title I program for disadvantaged children. Provides for assessments to evaluate the effectiveness of such programs. Title II: Additional Educational Amendments - Revises payments for State administration to include funds for coordinating inclusion of LEP students and for developing linguistically accessible assessment instruments. Provides for supplemental capacity building grants for improving schools capacity to meet standards for economically deprived and LEP students, as well as research-based approaches for educating such students, and innovative school-wide projects for schools in which half or more of the students are economically deprived. Requires that review of State regulations include teachers who are familiar with effective instructional approaches for economically deprived and LEP children. Title III: Bilingual Education - Revises ESEA title VII, which is the Bilingual Education Act, and extends the authorization of appropriations. Provides for revised programs to develop exemplary bilingual education and educational programs for language-minority and LEP students through: (1) bilingual education capacity and demonstration grants, including grants for program and development and implementation, program enhancement projects, whole-school programs, system-wide improvement, Puerto Rico programs, and Bureau of Indian Affairs schools programs; (2) research, development, and dissemination, including a national bilingual education network, education statistics coordination, grants for State programs, evaluation and assessment centers, multifunctional resource centers, national clearinghouse on bilingual education, and Blue Ribbon Bilingual Education Schools; and (3) bilingual education teacher… 2025-08-26T13:49:31Z  
103-hr-3210 103 hr 3210 Goals 2000: Educate America Act Education 1993-10-05 1994-03-31 Provisions of Measure Incorporated into H.R.1804. House Rep. Kildee, Dale E. [D-MI-9] MI D K000172 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: National Education Goals Title II: National Education Reform, Leadership, Standards and Assessments Title III: State and Local Education Systemic Improvement Title IV: National Skill Standards Board Title V: Miscellaneous Title VI: Parental Information and Resource Centers Goals 2000: Educate America Act - Title I: National Education Goals - (Sec. 102) Sets forth national goals for education, to be achieved by the year 2000, in the following categories: (1) school readiness; (2) school completion; (3) student achievement and citizenship; (4) teacher education and professional development; (5) mathematics and science; (6) adult literacy and lifelong learning; and (7) safe, disciplined, and drug-free schools. Sets forth specific objectives for each goal. Title II: National Education Reform, Leadership, Standards, and Assessments - Part A: National Education Goals Panel - (Sec. 202) Establishes the National Education Goals Panel in the executive branch. (Sec. 203) Requires the Panel to issue an annual national report card on progress toward achieving the national education goals and on actions that Federal, State, and local governments should take to enhance such progress. (Sec. 207) Directs the Panel to support the work of its Resource and Technical Planning Groups to improve the methods of assessing the readiness of children for school that would lead to alternatives to currently used norm-referenced early childhood assessments. Part B: National Education Standards and Improvement Council - (Sec. 212) Establishes the National Education Standards and Improvement Council in the executive branch. (Sec. 213) Requires the Council to develop and certify (subject to Panel review and approval) voluntary national standards for content areas, student performance, and fair opportunity-to-learn. Authorizes the Council to certify any such standards presented by a State, if these are consistent with the national standards. Directs the Council to ce… 2025-08-26T13:51:43Z  
103-s-1513 103 s 1513 Improving America's Schools Act of 1994 Education 1993-10-04 1994-08-02 Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10317) Senate Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA] MA D K000105 6 TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: Amendments to the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 Title II: Amendments to the General Education Provisions Act Title III: Amendments to Other Acts Title IV: Miscellaneous Title V: Workers Technology Skill Development Title VI: Multiethnic Placement Title VII: Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellowship Act Title VIII: 1994 Institutions Improving America's Schools Act of 1994 - Title I: Amendments to the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 - Amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA) to revise and reauthorize ESEA. (Sec. 101) Establishes a title I program for Helping Children in Need Meet High Standards, which revises and reauthorizes some of the current title I chapter 1 programs of Financial Assistance to Meet the Special Educational Needs of Children. Declares it to be U.S. policy to expand the title I program over FY 1995 through 1999 by increasing funding by a specified minimum amount each fiscal year and increasing the number of eligible children served with the intent of serving them all by FY 2004. Authorizes appropriations for: (1) grants under the basic program; (2) Even Start; (3) education of migratory children; (4) education for neglected or delinquent youth; (5) capital expenses; and (6) Federal activities. Requires any State desiring to receive a grant (under the basic program for making high-poverty schools work) to submit State plans that are integrated with that State's plan under the Goals 2000: Educate America Act or with other State plans under this Act. Requires each State plan to describe high-quality standards for all children that will be used by the State, its local educational agencies (LEAs), and its schools to carry out this Act, including high-quality academic content standards and student performance standards, as well as assessment provisions and other teaching and learning support provisions. Directs the Secretary of Education to e… 2025-04-21T12:24:17Z  
103-hr-3201 103 hr 3201 Comprehensive Early Childhood Education Act of 1993 Education 1993-09-30 1993-10-22 Referred to the Subcommittee on Elementary, Secondary and Vocational Education. House Rep. Mink, Patsy T. [D-HI-2] HI D M000797 32 TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: Comprehensive Early Childhood Education Programs Title II: Training, Technical Assistance, Planning, and Evaluation Title III: Model Federal Government Child Development Programs Title IV: Research and Demonstrations Title V: General Provisions Comprehensive Early Childhood Education Act of 1993 - Establishes and expands comprehensive early childhood education programs and services. (Sec. 4) Authorizes appropriations. Title I: Comprehensive Early Childhood Education Programs - Directs the Secretary of Education to provide financial assistance for early childhood education programs to prime sponsors and other public and private nonprofit agencies and organizations pursuant to approved plans and applications. (Sec. 102) Authorizes the Secretary to designate a State, locality, combination of localities, Indian tribe on a Federal or State reservation, or public or private nonprofit agency or organization as a prime sponsor if it meets certain requirements and has its plan approved. (Sec. 103) Requires each designated prime sponsor to establish and maintain an Early Childhood Education Council. (Sec. 104) Sets forth requirements for comprehensive early childhood education plans. (Sec. 106) Authorizes special grants to States for various purposes. (Sec. 108) Requires reports on possible use of public facilities for child development programs. (Sec. 109) Provides for Federal share payments for programs, services, and activities. Title II: Training, Technical Assistance, Planning, and Evaluation - Authorizes the Secretary to make payments for preservice and inservice training for programs under this Act for employees, potential employees, and volunteers. (Sec. 202) Directs the Secretary to make technical assistance available to prime sponsors and project applicants for planning, developing, and implementing programs under this Act. (Sec. 203) Directs the Secretary to make an annual evaluation of Federal involvement in early childhood educatio… 2025-08-26T13:49:07Z  
103-s-1507 103 s 1507 Higher Education Technical Amendments of 1993 Education 1993-09-30 1994-02-09 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1275-1276) Senate Sen. Pell, Claiborne [D-RI] RI D P000193 1 Higher Education Technical Amendments of 1993 - Amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to make certain technical corrections and conforming amendments. 2021-09-25T05:35:41Z  
103-s-1497 103 s 1497 A bill to facilitate the development of an integrated, nationwide telecommunications system dedicated to instruction by guaranteeing the acquisition of a communications satellite system used solely for communications among State and local instructional institutions and agencies and instructional resource providers. Education 1993-09-29 1993-09-29 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources. Senate Sen. Burns, Conrad R. [R-MT] MT R B001126 1 Authorizes the Secretary of Education to carry out an educational satellite loan guarantee program. Guarantees any lender against loss of principal or interest on a loan which is to be used solely to acquire and operate a communications satellite system dedicated to transmitting instructional programming. Restricts such a loan to a non-Federal, nonprofit, public corporation: (1) whose sole purpose is to acquire and operate such a system; (2) whose governing board includes members representing elementary and secondary education, vocational and technical education, community and State colleges, and universities; (3) whose charter is designed for affiliation with State and local instructional institutions and agencies and other distance learning and instructional resource providers; and (4) which is in existence as of January 1, 1992. Requires such corporation, before such loan is guaranteed, to have: (1) investigated all practical means to acquire a communications satellite system; (2) reported its findings to the Secretary; and (3) recommended the most cost-effective, high-quality communications satellite system for the purposes of this Act. Sets forth limitations on the amount of guaranteed loans to acquire such system and to operate and manage it for up to three years. Requires the lender to assign rights and interests in such system to the United States upon payment of such loan guarantee. Authorizes appropriations. 2025-04-21T12:24:17Z  
103-hr-3130 103 hr 3130 Improving America's Schools Act of 1993 Education 1993-09-23 1993-10-07 Referred to the Subcommittee on Elementary, Secondary and Vocational Education. House Rep. Kildee, Dale E. [D-MI-9] MI D K000172 19 TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: Amendments to the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 Title II: Amendments to the General Education Provisions Act Title III: Amendments to Other Acts Improving America's Schools Act of 1993 - Title I: Amendments to the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 - Amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA) to revise and reauthorize ESEA. (Sec. 101) Establishes a title I program for Helping Children in Need Meet High Standards, which revises and reauthorizes some of the current title I chapter 1 programs of Financial Assistance to Meet the Special Educational Needs of Children. Authorizes appropriations for: (1) grants under the basic program; (2) Even Start; (3) education of migratory children; (4) education for neglected or delinquent youth; (5) capital expenses; (6) school improvement; and (7) Federal activities. Requires any State desiring to receive a grant (under the basic program for making high-poverty schools work) to submit State plans that are integrated with that State's plan under the Goals 2000: Educate America Act or with other State plans under this Act. Requires each State plan to describe high-quality standards for all children that will be used by the State, it local educational agencies (LEAs), and its schools to carry out this Act, including challenging content standards in the core academic subjects and challenging performance standards, as well as assessment provisions and other teaching and learning support provisions. Directs the Secretary of Education to establish a process for peer review and Secretarial approval. Requires LEAs receiving subgrants to have plans with standards and assessments provisions and other teaching and learning support provisions. Provides for State approval and shared program responsibility of schools and the LEA in deciding on schoolwide programs and targeted assistance schools. Allows an LEA to only use basic program funds in eligible school attendance areas in whic… 2025-08-26T13:50:00Z  
103-hr-3109 103 hr 3109 To require that educational organizations that offer educational programs to minors for a fee disclose certain information. Education 1993-09-21 1993-10-07 Referred to the Subcommittee on Elementary, Secondary and Vocational Education. House Rep. Stark, Fortney Pete [D-CA-13] CA D S000810 23 Requires educational organizations that offer educational programs to minors for a fee to disclose certain information in written form to the minor or the minor's parent before accepting funds for the cost of the minor's participation in such a program. (Excludes from the definition of educational organization a local educational agency, an elementary or secondary school or organization sponsored by such a school, a recreational organization, or a social club.) Requires each such educational organization to include a verifiable statement of nondiscriminatory enrollment and employment policy on all enrollment or recruitment material. Directs the Secretary of Education to monitor compliance with this Act. Authorizes imposition of civil fines for violations. 2025-07-21T19:44:15Z  
103-s-1468 103 s 1468 Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act Education 1993-09-20 1994-02-01 Referred to Subcommittee on Education, Arts, Humanities. Senate Sen. Moseley-Braun, Carol [D-IL] IL D M001025 7 Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act - Amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require institutions of higher education to disclose gender participation rates and program support expenditures in college athletic programs to prospective students and, upon request, to the public. Directs the Secretary of Education to compile and publish annual reports of such data. 2025-08-26T13:48:45Z  
103-s-1471 103 s 1471 Urban Schools of America (USA) Act of 1993 Education 1993-09-20 1993-09-20 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources. Senate Sen. Wellstone, Paul D. [D-MN] MN D W000288 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: Urban School Improvement Title II: School Bulding Repair and Renovation Title III: Urban School Research Title IV: General Provisions Urban Schools of America (USA) Act of 1993 - Title I: Urban School Improvement - Authorizes appropriations and sets forth funds allocation factors. (Sec. 105) Requires LEAs to use funds under this title to meet national education goals through programs designed to: (1) increase the academic achievement and graduation rates of urban school children to at least the national average; (2) prepare urban school graduates to enter higher education, pursue careers, and exercise their responsibilities as citizens; (3) recruit and retain qualified teachers; and (4) decrease the use of drugs and alcohol by urban students, and enhance their physical and emotional health. (Sec. 106) Sets forth program accountability requirements. (Sec. 107) Authorizes the Secretary to make competitive incentive awards to individual participating schools that demonstrate exemplary progress in meeting specified program requirements. (Sec. 108) Directs the Secretary to report on the impact of Federal regulations, guidelines, and policies on urban public schools. (Sec. 109) Requires LEAs desiring to receive an allotment to establish (or designate) a local advisory group. (Sec. 110) Sets forth special rules relating to ranking of schools to determine relative need, in general, on the basis of achievement, poverty, and racial isolation. Requires each LEA receiving a grant to serve between ten and 20 percent of its schools. Requires eligible LEAs to have flexibility to serve homeless children, desegregating students, immigrants, migrants, or other highly mobile populations, within the program assisted under this title. Title II: School Building Repair and Renovation - Authorizes appropriations to assist eligible LEAs in repairing and renovating instructional facilities in city schools and for programs for school environmental concerns and safety improvement. (Sec. 2… 2025-08-26T13:50:11Z  
103-s-1472 103 s 1472 Rural Schools of America (RSA) Act of 1993 Education 1993-09-20 1993-09-20 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources. Senate Sen. Simon, Paul [D-IL] IL D S000423 6 TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: Rural School Improvement Title II: School Building Repair and Renovation Title III: Evaluation of Results Title IV: General Provisions Rural Schools of America (RSA) Act of 1993 - Title I: Rural School Improvement - Establishes, and authorizes appropriations for, a rural school improvement (RSI) grants program to help meet national educational goals. (Sec. 102) Directs the Secretary of Education, under such program, to: (1) reserve specified funds for competitive grant awards to exemplary school programs; and (2) make allotments to State educational agencies (SEAs), for suballotment to local educational agencies (LEAs), based on relative Chapter 1 funding (for educationally disadvantaged students under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965). Requires recipient LEAs to make subgrants to community-based organizations or nonprofit partnerships between the LEA, local colleges or universities, or area-wide collaboratives of private sector businesses. (Sec. 103) Sets forth: (1) requirements for applications, local planning, uses of funds, accountability, and local advisory groups; and (2) special rules for ranking schools within an LEA by need, flexibility, and coordination with Chapter 1 planning. (Sec. 107) Authorizes incentive awards to individual schools that demonstrate exemplary progress. (Sec. 108) Directs the Secretary to report on the impact of Federal regulations, guidelines, and policies on rural public schools. Title II: School Building Repair and Renovation - Establishes, and authorizes appropriations for, a program of assistance for rural school building repair and renovation. (Sec. 202) Allots program funds to SEAs based on relative Chapter 1 funding, with suballotments to LEAs based on number of: (1) children from families below the poverty line; (2) school buildings used for instructional purposes; and (3) school buildings more than 25 years old used for instructional purposes. (Sec. 204) Requires eligible LEAs to use half of thei… 2025-08-26T13:51:25Z  
103-s-1460 103 s 1460 A bill to amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to authorize programs of child abuse education and prevention, and to establish a demonstration project relating to child abuse education and prevention. Education 1993-09-15 1994-02-01 Referred to Subcommittee on Education, Arts, Humanities. Senate Sen. Moseley-Braun, Carol [D-IL] IL D M001025 5 Amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to direct the Secretary of Education to establish a demonstration program and fund other programs for child abuse education and prevention curriculum development and teacher training. Authorizes appropriations. 2025-04-21T12:24:17Z  
103-s-1463 103 s 1463 Fairness in Education for Girls and Boys Act of 1993 Education 1993-09-15 1994-02-01 Referred to Subcommittee on Education, Arts, Humanities. Senate Sen. Mikulski, Barbara A. [D-MD] MD D M000702 13 TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: Gender Equity in Mathematics and Science Education Title II: Elimination of Sexual Harassment and Abuse Fairness in Education for Girls and Boys Act of 1993 - Title I: Gender Equity in Mathematics and Science Education - Amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA) to revise the Eisenhower Mathematics and Science Education program with respect to: (1) grants to higher education institutions for elementary and secondary mathematics and science programs of school teacher training in gender-equitable instruction, targeted intervention and followup to encourage historically underserved students, and community-based informal education for historically underserved and underrepresented students; (2) State application statistics on sex and race (or ethnicity) of students and teachers involved; (3) Federal model standards for reporting data by sex within race (or ethnicity) and socioeconomic status; and (4) model program grant priority for gender equity in computer use and teaching practices; and (5) national clearinghouse information dissemination; (6) regional consortia use of funds; and (7) programs for computer-based instruction. Title II: Elimination of Sexual Harassment and Abuse - Amends ESEA to make an environment free from sexual harassment and abuse a distinguishing feature of effective schools. Adds to certain targeted uses of funds certain programs of training, technical assistance, and education designed to eliminate sexual harassment and abuse in schools. Adds programs to address sexual harassment and violence as part of efforts to ensure that educational institutions are free from threats to student and employee safety (among programs which may receive Women's Educational Equity assistance). Includes the areas of sexual harassment and assault, depression and suicide, and eating disorders among those for which grants for comprehensive school health education may be used. 2025-08-26T13:49:58Z  
103-s-1464 103 s 1464 Women's Educational Equity Restoration Act of 1993 Education 1993-09-15 1994-02-01 Referred to Subcommittee on Education, Arts, Humanities. Senate Sen. Simon, Paul [D-IL] IL D S000423 11 Women's Educational Equity Restoration Act of 1993 - Amends the Department of Education Organization Act to establish an Office of Gender Equity as an organizational entity in the Department of Education. Requires the Director of such Office to report annually on the programs and activities assisted under the Women's Educational Equity Act. Women's Educational Equity Act of 1993 - Amends the Women's Educational Equity Act (part A of title IV of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965) to reauthorize and revise grant programs to encourage gender equity throughout the educational system, including grants for model equity programs, local implementation, and research and development. Gives the Director of the Office of Gender Equity specified responsibilities under such Act. Authorizes appropriations. 2025-08-26T13:51:07Z  
103-s-1465 103 s 1465 Gender Equity in Education Amendments of 1993 Education 1993-09-15 1994-02-01 Referred to Subcommittee on Education, Arts, Humanities. Senate Sen. Harkin, Tom [D-IA] IA D H000206 12 Gender Equity in Education Amendments of 1993 - Amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA) to establish gender equity requirements and training programs for teachers and other educational personnel (or parents) with respect to: (1) basic program requirements (under chapter 1 of title I for educationally disadvantaged children), innovative projects, schoolwide projects, parental involvement, and program improvement; (2) Even Start progam uses of funds; (3) secondary school programs (for basic skills improvement and dropout prevention and reentry) applications and award of grants; (4) local targeted assistance programs (under chapter 2 educational improvement partnership); (5) Eisenhower Mathematics and Science program school teacher training and national programs; (6) Women's Educational Equity personnel training and career education programs; (7) gifted and talented students personnel training; and (8) computer-based instruction personnel training under the Secretary's fund for innovation in education. Amends the School Dropout Demonstration Assistance Act of 1988 to reserve certain funds for programs to serve pregnant and parenting teenagers. Adds gender-equity requirements to applications under such Act and under the Secondary Schools Basic Skills Demonstration Assistance Act of 1988. Amends ESEA with respect to pregnant teenagers and teenage parents under various programs, including: (1) Even Start programs; (2) local targeted assistance programs; and (3) State and local drug abuse education and prevention programs. Amends the General Education Provisions Act (GEPA) and ESEA to add gender-equity requirements in research and data compilation. Requires the Office of Educational Research and Improvement to conduct special studies to assess the impact of Federal, State, and local efforts to provide a gender-equitable education to elementary and secondary school students. Directs the Secretary of Education to provide for special studies to assess progress in achieving gender equity in edu… 2025-08-26T13:50:44Z  
103-s-1466 103 s 1466 A bill to amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act to 1965 to authorize programs of child abuse education and prevention, and to establish a demonstration project relating to child abuse education and prevention. Education 1993-09-15 1994-02-01 Referred to Subcommittee on Education, Arts, Humanities. Senate Sen. Moseley-Braun, Carol [D-IL] IL D M001025 0 Amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to direct the Secretary of Education to establish a demonstration program and fund other programs for child abuse education and prevention curriculum development and teacher training. Authorizes appropriations. 2025-04-21T12:24:17Z  
103-sjres-131 103 sjres 131 A joint resolution designating the week beginning November 14, 1993, and the week beginning November 13, 1994, each as "Geography Awareness Week". Education 1993-09-13 1993-11-17 Became Public Law No: 103-146. Senate Sen. Bradley, Bill [D-NJ] NJ D B001225 58 Designates the weeks beginning November 14, 1993, and November 13, 1994, as Geography Awareness Week. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
103-s-1446 103 s 1446 A bill to help schools achieve the sixth goal of the National Education Goals, which provides that by the year 2000, every school in America will be free of drugs and violence and will offer a disciplined environment conducive to learning, by supporting school and communitywide efforts to make schools and neighborhoods safe and drug free. Education 1993-09-09 1994-08-02 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10385) Senate Sen. Wofford, Harris [D-PA] PA D W000665 0 Amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to revise drug education programs to assist States and local educational agencies to attain the national educational goal of safe and drug-free schools and communities. Authorizes appropriations. Directs the Secretary of Education to make grants to States and local education agencies for drug and violence prevention programs. Requires each recipient State to establish a State Drug and Violence Prevention Coordinating Council. Allows local agencies that demonstrate implementation of the basic program to carry out an expanded program. Authorizes the Secretary to make grants to and contracts with higher education institutions and consortia for drug and violence prevention programs. Authorizes the Secretary to support a national center to provide training and technical assistance in developing model strategies to prevent violence and the use of illegal drugs by students at postsecondary educational institutions. Authorizes the Secretary to carry out national programs to prevent illegal use of drugs and violence among students at all educational levels. Prohibits the Secretary from prescribing the use of specific curricula for programs supported under this Act, but allows evaluation of the effectiveness of such curricula and other strategies in drug and violence prevention. Prohibits use of funds under this Act for: (1) construction, except minor remodeling; (2) drug treatment or rehabilitation; and (3) psychiatric, psychological, or other medical treatment or rehabilitation, other than school-based counseling for students or school personnel who are victims or witnesses of school-related crime. 2025-04-21T12:24:17Z  
103-hr-2933 103 hr 2933 Community Arts Partnership Act of 1993 Education 1993-08-06 1994-02-09 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E141-142) House Rep. Engel, Eliot L. [D-NY-17] NY D E000179 30 Community Arts Partnership Act of 1993 - Amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to establish a Community Arts Partnership program. Authorizes the Secretary of Education to make grants to eligible entities to provide comprehensive and coordinated educational and cultural services to at-risk children and youth. Authorizes appropriations. 2026-03-23T12:41:21Z  
103-hr-3014 103 hr 3014 Richard Bolling Center for the Study of Congress Act of 1993 Education 1993-08-06 1993-09-14 Referred to the Subcommittee on Postsecondary Education and Training. House Rep. Wheat, Alan [D-MO-5] MO D W000326 3 Richard Bolling Center for the Study of Congress Act of 1993 - Authorizes the Secretary of Education to provide funds to assist in the development and construction of the Richard Bolling Center for the Study of Congress at the University of Missouri, Kansas City, Missouri. Authorizes appropriations. 2025-08-26T13:51:49Z  
103-hr-2882 103 hr 2882 To amend section 615(e) of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act to limit the award of attorneys' fees under the section to fees incurred for or in connection with the commencement and prosecution of a civil action. Education 1993-08-05 1993-09-14 Referred to the Subcommittee on Select Education and Civil Rights. House Rep. Duncan, John J., Jr. [R-TN-2] TN R D000533 7 Amends the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act to limit the award of attorney's fees under specified provisions to fees incurred for or in connection with the commencement and prosecution of a civil action. 2025-07-21T19:44:15Z  
103-hr-2883 103 hr 2883 Environmental Education Act of 1993 Education 1993-08-05 1993-09-14 Referred to the Subcommittee on Elementary, Secondary and Vocational Education. House Rep. Engel, Eliot L. [D-NY-17] NY D E000179 1 Environmental Education Act of 1993 - Amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to direct the Secretary of Education to make grants, through a national competition, to establish and support a National Environmental Education Center. 2025-08-26T13:52:10Z  
103-hr-2886 103 hr 2886 To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to exempt Federal Family Education Loans from the Federal Trade Commission's holder rule. Education 1993-08-05 1993-09-14 Referred to the Subcommittee on Postsecondary Education and Training. House Rep. Goodling, William F. [R-PA-19] PA R G000291 58 Amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to exempt Federal Family Education Loans from the Federal Trade Commission's holder rule. 2025-07-21T19:44:15Z  
103-hr-2861 103 hr 2861 To amend the Act of September 30, 1950, to require the Secretary of Education to calculate each payment to a local educational agency under section 2 of such Act on the basis of assessed valuation figures provided by the local official responsible for assessing the value of real property located in the jurisdiction of such local educational agency for purposes of levying a property tax. Education 1993-08-04 1993-09-14 Referred to the Subcommittee on Elementary, Secondary and Vocational Education. House Rep. Fawell, Harris W. [R-IL-13] IL R F000049 4 Amends Federal law relating to impact aid to require the Secretary of Education to calculate each payment to a local educational agency (LEA) on the basis of assessed valuation figures for the acquired Federal property provided by the local official responsible for property tax assessments of real property located in the jurisdiction of such LEA. 2025-07-21T19:44:15Z  
103-hr-2769 103 hr 2769 To improve education for migrant children in elementary and secondary schools. Education 1993-07-28 1993-08-11 Referred to the Subcommittee on Elementary, Secondary and Vocational Education. House Rep. Ford, William D. [D-MI-13] MI D F000270 4 Amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to revise provisions for programs for migrant children. Includes under program requirements a comprehensive plan which describes: (1) advocacy and outreach activities for migrant children and their families, including education, health, nutrition, and other supportive social services; (2) coordination efforts; (3) professional development; (4) parent involvement; (5) integration of information technology; and (6) transition programs. Directs the Secretary of Education to reserve funds for up to 15 competitive grants to State educational agencies with approved consortium agreements. Revises the period of eligibility so that a migrant child is one aged three through 21 whose family meets migrant requirements and has moved within the past 24 months. Allows continuation of migrant child status for an additional school year only if comparable services are not available through other programs. Directs the Secretary to begin by October 1, 1994, to work with States to provide model information forms or other assistance to help ensure the timely transfer of students' educational and health records. Prohibits: (1) continuation of the contract for the Migrant Student Record System beyond June 30, 1995; or (2) award of a new contract for that or any comparable system. 2025-07-21T19:44:15Z  
103-hr-2762 103 hr 2762 Career Development and Teacher Excellence Plan Education 1993-07-27 1993-08-11 Referred to the Subcommittee on Elementary, Secondary and Vocational Education. House Rep. Volkmer, Harold L. [D-MO-9] MO D V000112 0 Career Development and Teacher Excellence Plan - Authorizes the Secretary of Education to make supplementary matching grants to States that have career development and teacher excellence plans (approved programs to provide supplemental pay and incentives for established, quality teachers). 2025-08-26T13:51:40Z  
103-hr-2724 103 hr 2724 Elementary Science Facilities Act Education 1993-07-23 1993-08-05 Referred to the Subcommittee on Elementary, Secondary and Vocational Education. House Rep. Sawyer, Tom [D-OH-14] OH D S000094 0 Elementary Science Facilities Act - Authorizes the Secretary of Education to allot funds to State educational agencies to award grants to local educational agencies to provide hands-on instruction equipment and materials to elementary schools to improve mathematics and science education. Authorizes appropriations. Sets forth requirements for: (1) State allotments; (2) State and local applications; (3) grant award priorities; (4) State and Federal responsibilities; and (5) limitation of the use of grant funds to science equipment or materials and mathematical manipulative materials necessary for hands-on instruction only. 2025-08-26T13:51:07Z  
103-hr-2725 103 hr 2725 Dwight D. Eisenhower Mathematics and Science Education Amendments of 1993 Education 1993-07-23 1993-08-05 Referred to the Subcommittee on Elementary, Secondary and Vocational Education. House Rep. Sawyer, Tom [D-OH-14] OH D S000094 0 Dwight D. Eisenhower Mathematics and Science Education Amendments of 1993 - Amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (of which title II part A is the Dwight D. Eisenhower Mathematics and Science Education Act) to revise provisions for mathematics and science education grants and programs with respect to: (1) in-State apportionment; (2) elementary and secondary education programs; (3) higher education programs; (4) technical assistance and evaluation; (5) administrative costs; and (6) State and local applications. 2025-08-26T13:52:12Z  
103-hr-2726 103 hr 2726 Mathematics Education Act of 1993 Education 1993-07-23 1993-08-05 Referred to the Subcommittee on Elementary, Secondary and Vocational Education. House Rep. Sawyer, Tom [D-OH-14] OH D S000094 0 Mathematics Education Act of 1993 - Establishes the Fund for the Improvement of Mathematics (the Fund) to provide grants to schools to: (1) improve mathematics education; and (2) implement the Curriculum and Evaluation Standards for School Mathematics (the Standards). Directs the Secretary of Education (the Secretary) to select to administer the Fund a national education professional association which: (1) has demonstrated at least a ten-year professional and financial commitment to improving mathematics education; and (2) provides specified assurances. Requires that priority in funding and assistance be given to schools in the most disadvantaged areas in a State. Directs the Fund to provide grants to schools and institutions of higher education to improve mathematics education and meet the goals outlined in the Standards. Sets forth requirements for grant and contract applications. Authorizes appropriations. 2025-08-26T13:51:56Z  
103-hr-2728 103 hr 2728 Technology Education Assistance Act of 1993 Education 1993-07-23 1993-08-11 Referred to the Subcommittee on Elementary, Secondary and Vocational Education. House Rep. Sawyer, Tom [D-OH-14] OH D S000094 12 TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: State and Local Educational Agency Grants Title II: Educational Technology Governance Title III: Regional Support, Research and Development Title IV: Authorization of Appropriations Technology Education Assistance Act of 1993 - Title I: State and Local Educational Agency Grants - Authorizes the Secretary of Education to make grants to States to improve elementary and secondary school teachers' skills and student learning through the use of technology. Requires allocation of each State's grant allotment to: (1) elementary and secondary education programs; (2) partnerships programs between local educational agencies and higher education institutions; and (3) library and literacy programs. Title II: Educational Technology Governance - Amends the Department of Education Organization Act to establish an Education Technology Council within the Department of Education. Establishes the Educational Technology Authority as a nonprofit organization. Establishes the Educational Technology Fund within the Department of Education, with assets to be available to the Authority to provide grants to State and local educational agencies or other entities eligible to receive funding under this Act to augment programs and projects established under this Act. Title III: Regional Support, Research, and Development - Authorizes the Secretary to make grants to the ten regional educational laboratories to establish Regional Educational Technology Assistance Consortia. Requires the Consortia to serve as resources facilitating availability of technology to schools, conducting research, and providing for information dissemination, professional development, technical support, and evaluation of educational technology applications. Authorizes the Secretary to establish Educational Technology Research and Development Grants, to be administered by the Office of Educational Research and Improvement. Makes eligible for such competitive grants State education agencies, school districts, region… 2026-03-23T12:41:21Z  
103-hr-2712 103 hr 2712 National Education Goal for Parental Participation Act Education 1993-07-22 1993-08-05 Referred to the Subcommittee on Elementary, Secondary and Vocational Education. House Rep. McCurdy, Dave [D-OK-4] OK D M000398 3 National Education Goal for Parental Participation Act - Directs the National Education Goals Panel to establish as an additional National Education Goal that, by the year 2000, every school and home will engage in partnerships that will increase parental involvement and participation in promoting the social, emotional, and academic growth of children. 2025-08-26T13:50:02Z  
103-hr-2683 103 hr 2683 To extend the operation of the migrant student record transfer system. Education 1993-07-21 1993-08-02 Became Public Law No: 103-59. House Rep. Ford, William D. [D-MI-13] MI D F000270 1 Directs the Secretary of Education to extend the contract for the operation of the migrant student record transfer system. Allows major modification of such system only after consultation with specified congressional committees. 2025-07-21T19:44:15Z  
103-s-1267 103 s 1267 Elementary Mathematics and Science Equipment Act Education 1993-07-20 1993-07-20 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources. Senate Sen. Hatfield, Mark O. [R-OR] OR R H000343 0 Amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (of which title II part A is the Dwight D. Eisenhower Mathematics and Science Education Act) to revise provisions for mathematics and science education grants and programs with respect to: (1) in-State apportionment; (2) elementary and secondary education programs; (3) higher education programs; (4) technical assistance and evaluation; (5) administrative costs; (6) State and local applications; (7) national programs; (8) Eisenhower regional consortiums; (9) use of funds; (10) regional boards; and (11) Federal share. Extends the authorization of appropriations for the mathematics and science grants and programs under the Act. Includes associated technology education under the definition of mathematics and science. Establishes model science start programs for the introduction of science in early childhood education. Authorizes appropriations. Elementary Mathematics and Science Equipment Act - Authorizes the Secretary of Education to allot funds to State educational agencies to award grants to local educational agencies to provide hands-on instruction equipment and materials to elementary schools to improve mathematics and science education. Authorizes appropriations. 2025-08-26T13:51:23Z  
103-hr-2619 103 hr 2619 Foreign Language Economic Enhancement Act Education 1993-07-13 1993-07-27 Referred to the Subcommittee on Postsecondary Education and Training. House Rep. Emerson, Bill [R-MO-8] MO R E000174 0 Foreign Language Economic Enhancement Act - Title I: Foreign Language Teacher Recruitment - Directs the Secretary of Education to establish a grant program to assist States to recruit and train qualified individuals as foreign language teachers for elementary and secondary schools. Authorizes appropriations. Title II: Grants to Institutions of Higher Education for Translators and Interpreters - Directs the Department of State to establish a Translation and Interpretation Needs Assessment Council. Directs the Council to award grants to institutions of higher education or consortia of such institutions (in conjunction with nonprofit and/or Federal agencies) that provide evidence that they are developing a degree or certificate program in translation and interpretation. Directs the Council to award fellowships to individuals who are enrolled in a degree or certificate program and agree to enter government or public service for two years for each year of study for which such a fellowship is received. Authorizes appropriations. Title III: Lesser Known and Studied Languages - Amends the Soviet-Eastern European Research and Training Act of 1983 to establish a grants and fellowships program for lesser known and studied languages. Directs the Secretary of State to: (1) develop a list of those languages; (2) award grants to institutions of higher education or consortia (in conjunction with nonprofit and/or Federal agencies) developing programs, classes, curriculum material, and faculty for study in those languages; and (3) award fellowships to individuals at accredited institutions in a degree or certificate program in such a language. Authorizes appropriations. Title IV: Export Education - Directs the Secretary of Commerce to make grants to States to assist U.S. companies to develop and expand into export markets by providing education and support services to increase their basic knowledge of world markets, foreign cultures, and languages. Authorizes appropriations. 2025-08-26T13:51:31Z  
103-s-1193 103 s 1193 Head Start and Early Childhood Development Amendments of 1993 Education 1993-07-01 1994-04-26 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4789-4790) Senate Sen. Conrad, Kent [D-ND] ND D C000705 0 Head Start and Early Childhood Development Amendments of 1993 - Amends the Head Start Act to reserve certain amounts, whenever the appropriation exceeds the FY 1993 appropriation, for specified activities. Authorizes Head Start agencies, subject to certain conditions, to provide: (1) infant and toddler Head Start program services to children from birth to compulsory school age; or (2) a fully integrated program of services to children from birth to compulsory school age and their parents similar to core services provided through Parent-Child Centers and child development projects under the Comprehensive Child Development Act. Authorizes the Secretary of Labor to provide educational awards of up to $10,000 to individuals employed in the early child development field to assist them in repaying outstanding student loans. Directs the Secretary of Education to review the use of funds for disadvantaged students under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to determine whether such funds can be used to provide services to Head Start children in transition to elementary school. Amends the Comprehensive Child Development Act to extend the authorization of appropriations through FY 1997. Amends the National and Community Service Act of 1990 to direct the Commission on National and Community Service to provide supplemental post-service benefits for participants serving in early childhood development programs. Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to study and report to the Congress on the establishment of a pension program for Head Start employees, including feasibility of their participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System. 2025-08-26T13:48:50Z  
103-hr-2570 103 hr 2570 To amend the Act of September 30, 1950, to provide that certain lands administered by the National Forest Service shall be deemed to have fulfilled certain requirements relating to Federal acquisition of real property. Education 1993-06-30 1993-07-27 Referred to the Subcommittee on Elementary, Secondary and Vocational Education. House Rep. Johnson, Tim [D-SD-At Large] SD D J000177 0 Provides that any school district which, as demonstrated by written evidence from the National Forest Service or the Department of the Interior satisfactory to the Secretary of the Interior, contains land administered by the Service consisting of the Buffalo Gap, Fort Pierre, or Grand River National Grasslands, South Dakota, shall be deemed to have fulfilled certain requirements relating to Federal acquisition of real property. 2025-07-21T19:44:15Z  

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