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Friday, February 8, 2013

H.R.426: Race to the Top Act of 2013 - U.S. Congress - OpenCongress

H.R.426: Race to the Top Act of 2013 - U.S. Congress - OpenCongress:





Bill Introduced: H.R.426 Race to the Top Act of 2013

To provide incentives for States and local educational agencies to implement comprehensive reforms and innovative strategies that are designed to lead to significant improvement in outcomes for all students and significant reductions in achievement gaps among subgroups of students, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: S.111 Safety for Our Schoolchildren Act of 2013

A bill to require all public school employees and those employed in connection with a public school to receive FBI background checks prior to being hired, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: S.108 IDEA Full Funding Act

A bill to amend part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act to provide full Federal funding of such part.

Bill Introduced: H.R.403 To amend the percentage of funds appropriated under title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 required to be reserved for outlying areas and the Secretary of the Interior.

To amend the percentage of funds appropriated under title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 required to be reserved for outlying areas and the Secretary of the Interior.

Bill Introduced: S.113 Know Before You Owe Private Student Loan Act of 2013

A bill to amend the Truth in Lending Act and the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require certain creditors to obtain certifications from institutions of higher education, and for other purposes.