Open Congress : Major Bill Actions in Private schools

Bill Introduced: S.Res.435 A resolution recognizing the goals of Catholic Schools Week and honoring the valuable contributions of Catholic schools in the United States.

2008-01-29T00:00:00Z

A resolution recognizing the goals of Catholic Schools Week and honoring the valuable contributions of Catholic schools in the United States.

Bill Introduced: H.Res.916 Honoring the contributions of Catholic schools.

2008-01-15T00:00:00Z

Honoring the contributions of Catholic schools.

Bill Enacted: H.R.1124 To extend the District of Columbia College Access Act of 1999.

2007-10-24T00:00:00Z

To extend the District of Columbia College Access Act of 1999.

October 24, 2007: Became Public Law No: 110-97.

Bill Signed by President: H.R.1124 To extend the District of Columbia College Access Act of 1999.

2007-10-24T00:00:00Z

To extend the District of Columbia College Access Act of 1999.

October 24, 2007: Signed by President.

Bill Sent To President: H.R.1124 To extend the District of Columbia College Access Act of 1999.

2007-10-15T00:00:00Z

To extend the District of Columbia College Access Act of 1999.

October 15, 2007: Presented to President.

Bill Sent To President: H.R.1124 To extend the District of Columbia College Access Act of 1999.

2007-10-09T00:00:00Z

To extend the District of Columbia College Access Act of 1999.

October 09, 2007: Cleared for White House.

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.3324 The First Tee in Character Education Act of 2007

2007-08-02T00:00:00Z

To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to establish the First Tee Life Skills Program.

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: S.1548 Department of Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008

2007-06-05T00:00:00Z

An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2008 for military activities of the Department of Defense, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: S.1547 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008

2007-06-05T00:00:00Z

An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2008 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.2436 Nanotechnology in the Schools Act

2007-05-22T00:00:00Z

To strengthen the capacity of eligible institutions to provide instruction in nanotechnology.

Bill Introduced: H.R.1828 Teaching Fellows Act of 2007

2007-03-29T00:00:00Z

To establish a national teaching fellowship program to encourage individuals to enter and remain in the field of teaching at public schools.

Bill Introduced: S.1014 Empowering Parents Through Choice Act

2007-03-28T00:00:00Z

A bill to amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to provide parental choice for those students that attend schools that are in need of improvement and have been identified for restructuring.

Bill Introduced: H.R.1539 Academic Partnerships Lead Us to Success Act

2007-03-15T00:00:00Z

To allow a State to submit a declaration of intent to the Secretary of Education to combine certain funds to improve the academic achievement of students.

Bill Introduced: S.893 A PLUS Act

2007-03-15T00:00:00Z

A bill to allow a State to combine certain funds and enter into a performance agreement with the Secretary of Education to improve the academic achievement of students.

Bill Introduced: H.R.1486 Empowering Parents Through Choice Act

2007-03-13T00:00:00Z

To amend the Elementary and Seconday Education Act of 1965 to provide parental choice for those students that attend schools that are in need of improvement and have been identified for restructuring.

Bill Introduced: S.808 Revitalizing New Orleans by Attracting America's Leaders Act of 2007

2007-03-08T00:00:00Z

A bill to provide grants to recruit new teachers, principals, and other school leaders to, and retain and support current and returning teachers, principals, and other school leaders employed in, public elementary and public secondary schools, and to help higher education, in areas impacted by Hurricane Katrina or Hurricane Rita, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.1372 RENEWAAL Act of 2007

2007-03-07T00:00:00Z

To provide grants to recruit new teachers, principals, and other school leaders to, and retain and support current and returning teachers, principals, and other school leaders employed in, public elementary and public secondary schools, and to help higher education, in areas impacted by Hurricane Katrina or Hurricane Rita, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.1262 To permit the Secretary of Education to continue to waive certain regulatory requirements with respect to the use of aid funds for restarting school operations after Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.

2007-03-01T00:00:00Z

To permit the Secretary of Education to continue to waive certain regulatory requirements with respect to the use of aid funds for restarting school operations after Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.