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Bill Introduced: S.1156 Understanding the True Cost of College Act of 2013

A bill to amend the Higher Education Opportunity Act to add disclosure requirements to the institution financial aid offer form and to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to make such form mandatory.

Bill Introduced: H.R.2338 To Aid Gifted and High-Ability Learners by Empowering the Nation's Teachers Act

To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to aid gifted and talented and high-ability learners by empowering the Nation's teachers, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: S.1113 A bill to provide professional development for elementary school principals in early childhood education and development.

A bill to provide professional development for elementary school principals in early childhood education and development.

Bill Introduced: S.1112 STELLAR Act

A bill to amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to require the establishment of teacher evaluation programs.

Bill Introduced: H.R.2296 Local Taxpayer Relief Act

To reauthorize the impact aid program under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965.

Bill Introduced: S.1110 Educational Accountability and State Flexibility Act of 2013

A bill to amend part A of title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965.

Bill Introduced: S.1108 Local Taxpayer Relief Act

A bill to reauthorize the impact aid program under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965.

Bill Introduced: S.1109 Early Intervention for Graduation Success Act of 2013

A bill to amend the school dropout prevention program in the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965.

Bill Introduced: S.1107 Native Hawaiian Education Act

A bill to amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 regarding Native Hawaiian education.

Bill Introduced: H.R.2252 All Students Achieving through Reform Act of 2013

To amend the charter school program under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965.

Bill Introduced: H.R.2268 Engaging Students Through Service Learning Act

To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to authorize a national elementary and secondary service-learning program that promotes student academic achievement, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.2316 Success in the Middle Act of 2013

To provide grants to States to ensure that all students in the middle grades are taught an academically rigorous curriculum with effective supports so that students complete the middle grades prepared for success in secondary school and postsecondary endeavors, to improve State and district policies and programs relating to the academic achievement of students in the middle grades, to develop and implement effective middle grades models for struggling students, and for other purposes.

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: 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: 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.2237 DIPLOMA Act

To strengthen student achievement and graduation rates and prepare young people for college, careers, and citizenship through innovative partnerships that meet the comprehensive needs of children and youth.

Bill Introduced: H.R.2159 21st Century STEM Competitive Jobs Act

To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to direct the Secretary of Education to carry out a STEM grant program.