Open Congress : Major Bill Actions in Service learning

Bill Introduced: H.R.7154 T-FELAS Act

2008-09-26T00:00:00Z

To amend title IV of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 in order to authorize the Secretary of Education to award competitive grants to eligible entities to recruit, select, train, and support Expanded Learning and After-School Fellows that will strengthen expanded learning initiatives, 21st century community learning center programs, and after-school programs, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.Res.1463 Recognizing the benefits of service-learning as a teaching strategy to effectively engage youth in the community and classroom, and supporting the goals of the National Learn and Serve Challenge.

2008-09-18T00:00:00Z

Recognizing the benefits of service-learning as a teaching strategy to effectively engage youth in the community and classroom, and supporting the goals of the National Learn and Serve Challenge.

Bill Introduced: S.3487 Serve America Act

2008-09-12T00:00:00Z

A bill to amend the National and Community Service Act of 1990 to expand and improve opportunities for service, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: S.3479 Semester of Service Act

2008-09-11T00:00:00Z

A bill to amend the National and Community Service Act of 1990 to establish a Semester of Service grant program, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: S.3027 COACH Act

2008-05-15T00:00:00Z

A bill to amend the National and Community Service Act of 1990 to establish a program to provide college coaches to low- and middle-income high-achieving high school students.

Bill Introduced: S.3028 Senior Year Community Service Act

2008-05-15T00:00:00Z

A bill to amend the National and Community Service Act of 1990 to promote community service among United States youth by connecting secondary school seniors to community service opportunities.

Bill Introduced: H.Res.1160 Congressional Leadership in Communities Resolution of 2008

2008-04-29T00:00:00Z

Authorizing Members of the House of Representatives to use funds provided for official and representational duties to sponsor and conduct academic and community service competitions among elementary and secondary school students in their Congressional districts and to permit the use of the facilities of their offices in support of the activities of charitable organizations.

Bill Introduced: H.R.5902 GREEN Act

2008-04-24T00:00:00Z

To enhance environmental justice education in middle and high schools that serve disadvantaged students.

Bill Introduced: S.Res.528 A resolution designating April 25, 2008, as "Global Youth Service Day".

2008-04-22T00:00:00Z

A resolution designating April 25, 2008, as "Global Youth Service Day".

Bill Introduced: H.R.5563 Generations Invigorating Volunteerism and Education Act

2008-03-10T00:00:00Z

To reauthorize and reform the national service laws.

Bill Introduced: H.R.4898 Best Buddies Empowerment for People with Intellectual Disabilities Act of 2007

2007-12-19T00:00:00Z

To provide assistance to Best Buddies to support the expansion and development of mentoring programs, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.Res.820 Recognizing and celebrating the commitment of the Student Conservation Association to the United States national parks and public lands.

2007-11-13T00:00:00Z

Recognizing and celebrating the commitment of the Student Conservation Association to the United States national parks and public lands.

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: H.R.3763 GRADUATES Act

2007-10-04T00:00:00Z

To award competitive grants to eligible partnerships to enable the partnerships to implement innovative strategies at the secondary school level to improve student achievement and prepare at-risk students for postsecondary education and the workforce.

Bill Introduced: H.R.3611 Bringing Success to Scale Act

2007-09-20T00:00:00Z

To establish the Bringing Success to Scale program in the Department of Education.

Bill Introduced: S.1981 No Child Left Inside Act of 2007

2007-08-02T00:00:00Z

A bill to amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 regarding environmental education, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: S.1920 Getting Retention and Diplomas Up Among Today's Enrolled Students Act

2007-08-01T00:00:00Z

A bill to award competitive grants to eligible partnerships to enable the partnerships to implement innovative strategies at the secondary school level to improve student achievement and prepare at-risk students for postsecondary education and the workforce.

Bill Introduced: S.1775 Education Flexibility Partnership Act of 1999

2007-07-12T00:00:00Z

A bill to reauthorize the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to ensure that no child is left behind.

Bill Introduced: H.R.3036 No Child Left Inside Act of 2007

2007-07-12T00:00:00Z

To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 regarding environmental education, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.2906 10th Congressional District of Illinois School Conservation Corps Act

2007-06-28T00:00:00Z

To establish a pilot program under which the Secretary of Education makes grants to establish and support the 10th Congressional District of Illinois School Conservation Corps.