WashingtonWatch.com - Subject: Rural education

S. 3689, The Economic Recovery Act of 2008 - Cost per Average Family: $773.16

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 00:00:00 EST

A bill making supplemental appropriations for job creation and preservation, infrastructure investment, and economic and energy assistance for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009....

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S. 3590, The Bus Utility and Safety in School Transportation Opportunity and Purchasing Act of 2008

Thu, 25 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 3590 would provide grants for use by rural local educational agencies in purchasing new school buses....

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S. 3545, The Investment in After-School Programs Act of 2008

Tue, 23 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 3545 would enhance after-school programs in rural areas of the United States by establishing a pilot program to help communities establish and improve rural after-school programs....

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H.R. 6928, The After School Partnerships Improve Results in Education Act

Wed, 17 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 6928 would award grants to improve after-school interdisciplinary education programs....

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S. 3478, The Energy Independence and Investment Act of 2008

Thu, 11 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 3478 would amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives for the production of energy, to provide transportation and domestic fuel security, and to provide incentives for energy conservation and energy efficiency....

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S. 3353, The Rural Fuel for School Act of 2008

Tue, 29 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 3353 would provide temporary financial relief for rural school districts adversely impacted by the current energy crisis....

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S. 3335, The Jobs, Energy, Families, and Disaster Relief Act of 2008

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 3335 would amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend certain expiring provisions....

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S. 3125, The Energy Independence and Tax Relief Act of 2008

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 3125 would amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend certain expiring provisions....

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S. 2580, The College and University Rural Education Act of 2008

Wed, 30 Jan 2008 00:00:00 EST

S. 2580 would amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to improve the participation in higher education of, and to increase opportunities in employment for, residents of rural areas....

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S. 2546, The Colorado Forest Management Improvement Act of 2007

Wed, 23 Jan 2008 00:00:00 EST

S. 2546 would reduce the risks to Colorado communities and water supplies from severe wildfires, especially in areas affected by insect infestations, and it would provide model legislation that may be applied to other States experiencing similar insect infestations or other forest-related problems....

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S. 1642, The Higher Education Amendments of 2007 - Cost per Average Family: $518.51

Wed, 14 Nov 2007 00:00:00 EST

S. 1642 would extend the authorization of programs under the Higher Education Act of 1965....

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H.R. 4139, The College and University Rural Education (CURE) Act of 2007

Fri, 09 Nov 2007 00:00:00 EST

H.R. 4139 would amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to improve participation in higher education of, and increase opportunities in employment for, residents of rural areas....

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H.R. 3902, The Public School Repair and Renovation Act of 2007

Thu, 18 Oct 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 3902 would amend part D of title V of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to provide grants for the renovation of schools....

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S. 2189, The Student Bill of Rights

Wed, 17 Oct 2007 00:00:00 EDT

S. 2189 would provide for educational opportunities for all students in State public school systems....

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H.R. 3661, The Rural Students College, Career, and Community Readiness Act of 2007

Tue, 25 Sep 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 3661 would conduct 1 or more higher education and career readiness demonstration projects for rural, low-income students....

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H.R. 3641, To allow teachers in rural areas who are highly qualified in one subject to have 3 years from their hiring date to become highly qualified in each additional subject they teach

Mon, 24 Sep 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 3641 would allow teachers in rural areas who are highly qualified in one subject to have 3 years from their hiring date to become highly qualified in each additional subject they teach....

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H.R. 3545, The Rural Education Achievement Program Reauthorization Act

Mon, 17 Sep 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 3545 would amend the small rural school achievement program and the rural and low-income school program under part B of title VI of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965....

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S. 2051, The Rural Education Achievement Program Reauthorization Act of 2007

Mon, 17 Sep 2007 00:00:00 EDT

S. 2051 would amend the small rural school achievement program and the rural and low-income school program under part B of title VI of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965....

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H.R. 3523, The I LEAD Act of 2007

Tue, 11 Sep 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 3523 would develop a generation of school leaders who are committed to, and effective in, increasing student achievement and it would ensure that all low-income, under-performing schools are led by effective school leaders who are well-prepared to foster student success....

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H.R. 3426, The Flexibility for Individual Excellence in Education Act of 2007

Fri, 03 Aug 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 3426 would modify certain amendments made by the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001....

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S. 1942, The Public School Repair and Renovation Act of 2007

Thu, 02 Aug 2007 00:00:00 EDT

S. 1942 would amend part D of title V of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to provide grants for the renovation of schools....

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H.R. 3242, The Strengthening America's Innovation and Competitiveness Act

Tue, 31 Jul 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 3242 would amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 and the Higher Education Act of 1965 to improve the ability of the United States to be competitive in a global economy....

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S. 1797, The Colorado Forest Management Improvement Act of 2007

Tue, 17 Jul 2007 00:00:00 EDT

S. 1797 would reduce the risks to Colorado communities and water supplies from severe wildfires, especially in areas affected by insect infestations, and it would provide model legislation that may be applied to other States experiencing similar insect infestations or other forest-related problems....

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H.R. 3072, The Colorado Forest Management Improvement Act of 2007

Tue, 17 Jul 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 3072 would reduce the risks to Colorado communities and water supplies from severe wildfires, especially in areas affected by insect infestations, and it would provide model legislation that may be applied to other States experiencing similar insect infestations or other forest-related problems....

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S. 1787, The Rural Students College, Career, and Community Readiness Act of 2007

Fri, 13 Jul 2007 00:00:00 EDT

S. 1787 would conduct 1 or more higher education and career readiness demonstration projects for rural, low-income students....

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