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3-29-14 Open Congress : Major Bill Actions Education This Week - U.S. Congress - OpenCongress



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Bill Introduced: S.Res. 383: A resolution designating March 2014 as "National Middle Level Education Month".
A resolution designating March 2014 as "National Middle Level Education Month".
Bill Introduced: S. 2107: Simplifying Access to Student Loan Information Act of 2014
A bill to increase students' and borrowers' access to student loan information within the National Student Loan Data System, and to encourage improved outreach to and communication with borrowers.
Bill Introduced: H.R. 4207: Jumpstart Our Businesses by Supporting Students Act of 2014
To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 in order to allow the Secretary of Education to award job training Federal Pell Grants.
Bill Introduced: S.Res. 380: A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of Take Our Daughters and Sons To Work Day.
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of Take Our Daughters and Sons To Work Day.
Bill Introduced: H.R. 4172: Student Testing Improvement and Accountability Act
To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to clarify when certain academic assessments shall be administered.

YESTERDAY

Bill Introduced: S. 2119: Head Start Improvement Act of 2014
A bill to amend the Head Start Act to authorize block grants to States for prekindergarten education.

MAR 15

Bill Introduced: H.R. 4136: IDEA Full Funding Act
To amend part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act to provide full Federal funding of such part.

MAR 14

Bill Introduced: S.Res. 379: A resolution congratulating the Pennsylvania State University IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon ("THON") on its continued success in support of the Four Diamonds Fund at Penn State Hershey Children's Hospital.
A resolution congratulating the Pennsylvania State University IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon ("THON") on its continued success in support of the Four Diamonds Fund at Penn State Hershey Children's Hospital.

MAR 12

Bill Introduced: S. 2060: Technology, Equality and Accessibility in College and Higher Education Act
A bill to direct the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board to develop accessibility guidelines for electronic instructional materials and related information technologies in institutions of higher education, and for other purposes.

MAR 11

Bill Introduced: S.Res. 372: A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of the Secondary School Student Athletes' Bill of Rights.
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of the Secondary School Student Athletes' Bill of Rights.
Bill Introduced: H.R. 4108: Breath of Fresh Air Act
To establish a grant program for nebulizers in elementary and secondary schools.

MAR 08

Bill Introduced: H.Res. 498: Expressing support for designation of the week of March 2, 2014, through March 8, 2014, as "School Social Work Week".
Expressing support for designation of the week of March 2, 2014, through March 8, 2014, as "School Social Work Week".
Bill Introduced: H.Res. 495: Encouraging people in the United States to recognize March 3, 2014, as Read Across America Day.
Encouraging people in the United States to recognize March 3, 2014, as Read Across America Day.

MAR 07

Bill Introduced: H.Res. 484: Expressing support for designation of the week of March 16, 2014, through March 22, 2014, as National Young Audiences Arts for Learning Week.
Expressing support for designation of the week of March 16, 2014, through March 22, 2014, as National Young Audiences Arts for Learning Week.

MAR 06

Bill Introduced: S.Res. 367: A resolution designating March 3, 2014, as "Read Across America Day".
A resolution designating March 3, 2014, as "Read Across America Day".
Bill Introduced: H.R. 4081: To prohibit funds made available to the Department of Education or the Department of Justice from being used to provide postsecondary courses in prisons.
To prohibit funds made available to the Department of Education or the Department of Justice from being used to provide postsecondary courses in prisons.

MAR 01

Bill Introduced: H.R. 4086: Afterschool for America's Children Act
To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to improve 21st Century Community Learning Centers.


Bill Introduced: H.R. 4231: To prohibit United States assistance to the East-West Center.
To prohibit United States assistance to the East-West Center.
Bill Introduced: S. 2107: Simplifying Access to Student Loan Information Act of 2014
A bill to increase students' and borrowers' access to student loan information within the National Student Loan Data System, and to encourage improved outreach to and communication with borrowers.
Bill Introduced: H.R. 4159: STEM Opportunities Act of 2014
To provide for investment in innovation through research and development and STEM education, to improve the competitiveness of the United States, and for other purposes.
Bill Introduced: H.R. 4161: 21st Century STEM for Underrepresented Students Act
To encourage and further research on the engagement of underrepresented youth in the STEM fields.

YESTERDAY

Bill Introduced: H.R. 4214: Native Language Immersion Student Achievement Act
To promote the academic achievement of American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian children with the establishment of a Native American language grant program.
Bill Introduced: S. 2116: Native American Seeds Protection Act of 2014
A bill to direct the Secretary of Agriculture, in consultation with Indian tribes, to make grants, competitive grants, and special research grants to, and enter into cooperative agreements and other contracting instruments with, eligible entities to conduct research and education and training programs to protect and preserve Native American seeds, and for other purposes.
Bill Introduced: S. 2119: Head Start Improvement Act of 2014
A bill to amend the Head Start Act to authorize block grants to States for prekindergarten education.
Bill Introduced: H.R. 4207: Jumpstart Our Businesses by Supporting Students Act of 2014
To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 in order to allow the Secretary of Education to award job training Federal Pell Grants.
Bill Introduced: S. 2098: Yellowstone Community Education Fairness Act
A bill to ratify and approve certain payments to school districts serving Yellowstone National Park.