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Bill Introduced: H.R.2234 Diploma and Accreditation Integrity Protection Act

To reduce and prevent the sale and use of fraudulent degrees in order to protect the integrity of valid higher education degrees that are used for Federal employment purposes.

Bill Introduced: S.1095 IDEA MOE Adjustment Act

A bill to amend the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act in order to limit the penalties to a State that does not meet its maintenance of effort level of funding to a one-time penalty.

Bill Introduced: S.1088 Student Non-Discrimination Act of 2013

A bill to end discrimination based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity in public schools, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.2246 IDEA MOE Adjustment Act

To amend the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act in order to limit the penalties to a State that does not meet its maintenance of effort level of funding to a one-time penalty.

Bill Introduced: S.1087 Enhancing Education Through Technology Act of 2013

A bill to award grants to encourage State educational agencies, local educational agencies, and schools to utilize technology to improve student achievement and college and career readiness, the skills of teachers and school leaders, and the efficiency and productivity of education systems at all levels.

Bill Introduced: H.R.2228 Assessment Accuracy and Improvement Act

To increase assessment accuracy to better measure student achievement and provide States with greater flexibility on assessment design.

Bill Introduced: S.1083 All Students Achieving through Reform Act of 2013

A bill to provide high-quality public charter school options for students by enabling such public charter schools to expand and replicate.

Bill Introduced: S.1066 Federal Student Loan Refinancing Act

A bill to allow certain student loan borrowers to refinance Federal student loans.