Open Congress : Major Bill Actions in Class size

Bill Introduced: S.2759 Kindergarten Plus Act of 2008

2008-03-13T00:00:00Z

A bill to provide for Kindergarten Plus programs.

Bill Enacted: H.R.1429 Improving Head Start for School Readiness Act of 2007

2007-12-12T00:00:00Z

To reauthorize the Head Start Act, to improve program quality, to expand access, and for other purposes.

December 12, 2007: Became Public Law No: 110-134.

Bill Signed by President: H.R.1429 Improving Head Start for School Readiness Act of 2007

2007-12-12T00:00:00Z

To reauthorize the Head Start Act, to improve program quality, to expand access, and for other purposes.

December 12, 2007: Signed by President.

Bill Sent To President: H.R.1429 Improving Head Start for School Readiness Act of 2007

2007-12-05T00:00:00Z

To reauthorize the Head Start Act, to improve program quality, to expand access, and for other purposes.

December 05, 2007: Presented to President.

Bill Sent To President: H.R.1429 Improving Head Start for School Readiness Act of 2007

2007-11-14T00:00:00Z

To reauthorize the Head Start Act, to improve program quality, to expand access, and for other purposes.

November 14, 2007: Cleared for White House.

Bill Introduced: H.R.4060 Universal Prekindergarten Act

2007-11-01T00:00:00Z

To assist States in establishing a universal prekindergarten program to ensure that all children 3, 4, and 5 years old have access to a high-quality full-day, full-calendar-year prekindergarten education.

Bill Introduced: S.2227 Success in the Middle Act of 2007

2007-10-24T00:00:00Z

A bill 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 high 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 school models for struggling students, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: S.2173 Fitness Integrated with Teaching Kids Act

2007-10-17T00:00:00Z

A bill to amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to improve standards for physical education.

Bill Introduced: S.2189 Student Bill of Rights

2007-10-17T00:00:00Z

A bill to provide for educational opportunities for all students in State public school systems, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.3762 Working to Encourage Community Action and Responsibility in Education Act

2007-10-04T00:00:00Z

To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to foster community involvement, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: S.2122 Facilitating Outstanding Classrooms Using Size reduction Act (FOCUS Act)

2007-10-01T00:00:00Z

A bill to amend title V of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to reduce class size through the use of highly qualified teachers, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.3406 Success in the Middle Act of 2007

2007-08-03T00:00:00Z

To provide grants to States to ensure that all students exit the middle grades prepared for success in a high school with an academically rigorous curriculum that prepares students for postsecondary education and the workplace.

Bill Introduced: H.R.3289 Providing Resources Early for Kids Act of 2007

2007-08-01T00:00:00Z

To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to improve early education.

Bill Introduced: H.R.3257 Fitness Integrated with Teaching Kids Act

2007-07-31T00:00:00Z

To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to improve standards for physical education.

Bill Introduced: S.1823 Ready to Learn Act

2007-07-19T00:00:00Z

A bill to set the United States on track to ensure children are ready to learn when they begin kindergarten.

Bill Introduced: H.R.3021 21st Century Green High-Performing Public School Facilities Act

2007-07-12T00:00:00Z

To direct the Secretary of Education to make grants to State educational agencies for the modernization, renovation, or repair of public school facilities, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.2859 Prepare All Kids Act of 2007

2007-06-26T00:00:00Z

To assist States in making voluntary high quality full-day prekindergarten programs available and economically affordable for the families of all children for at least 1 year preceding kindergarten.

Bill Introduced: H.R.2668 To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to reduce class size through the use of fully qualified teachers, and for other purposes.

2007-06-11T00:00:00Z

To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to reduce class size through the use of fully qualified teachers, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.2373 Student Bill of Rights

2007-05-17T00:00:00Z

To provide for adequate and equitable educational opportunities for students in State public school systems, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.2392 Universal Prekindergarten Act

2007-05-17T00:00:00Z

To improve the lives of working families by providing family and medical need assistance, child care assistance, in-school and afterschool assistance, family care assistance, and encouraging the establishment of family-friendly workplaces.