WashingtonWatch.com - Subject: School libraries

H.R. 4216, The Predominantly Black Institution Act of 2007

Thu, 15 Nov 2007 00:00:00 EST

H.R. 4216 would amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to authorize grant programs to enhance the access of low-income Black students to higher education....

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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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S. 2157, The Expanded Education Act

Thu, 04 Oct 2007 00:00:00 EDT

S. 2157 would amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to establish pilot programs in expanded school attendance....

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H.R. 3021, The 21st Century Green High-Performing Public School Facilities Act - Cost per Average Family: $176.39

Thu, 12 Jul 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 3021 would direct the Secretary of Education to make grants and low-interest loans to local educational agencies for the construction, modernization, or repair of public kindergarten, elementary, and secondary educational facilities....

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H.R. 2864, The SKILLs Act

Tue, 26 Jun 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 2864 would amend the provisions of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 regarding school library media specialists....

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S. 1699, The SKILLs Act

Tue, 26 Jun 2007 00:00:00 EDT

S. 1699 would amend the provisions of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 regarding school library media specialists....

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S. 1642, The Higher Education Amendments of 2007 - Cost per Average Family: $508.88

Mon, 18 Jun 2007 00:00:00 EDT

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

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S. 1513, The Predominantly Black Institution Act of 2007

Thu, 24 May 2007 00:00:00 EDT

S. 1513 would amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to authorize grant programs to enhance the access of low-income African-American students to higher education....

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H.R. 2373, The Student Bill of Rights

Thu, 17 May 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 2373 would provide for adequate and equitable educational opportunities for students in State public school systems....

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H.R. 1242, The National Churchill Museum Act of 2007

Wed, 28 Feb 2007 00:00:00 EST

H.R. 1242 would authorize reference to the Winston Churchill Memorial and Library in Fulton, Missouri, as the "National Churchill Museum"....

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S. 565, The Next Generation Hispanic-Serving Institutions Act

Tue, 13 Feb 2007 00:00:00 EST

S. 565 would expand and enhance postbaccalaureate opportunities at Hispanic-serving institutions....

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H.R. 681, The Parental Empowerment Act of 2007

Wed, 24 Jan 2007 00:00:00 EST

H.R. 681 would prohibit a State from receiving Federal education funds unless the State has certain policies and procedures regarding the purchase or acquisition of library and classroom-based reference, instructional, and other print materials for use in elementary schools....

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H.R. 629, To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to authorize grants for institutions of higher education serving Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders

Mon, 22 Jan 2007 00:00:00 EST

H.R. 629 would amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to authorize grants for institutions of higher education serving Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders....

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S. 315, The Minority Serving Institution Digital and Wireless Technology Opportunity Act

Wed, 17 Jan 2007 00:00:00 EST

S. 315 would establish a digital and wireless network technology program....

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H.R. 451, The Next Generation Hispanic-Serving Institutions Act

Fri, 12 Jan 2007 00:00:00 EST

H.R. 451 would expand and enhance post-baccalaureate opportunities at Hispanic-Serving Institutions....

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S. 291, The Minority Serving Institution Digital and Wireless Technology Opportunity Act of 2007

Fri, 12 Jan 2007 00:00:00 EST

S. 291 would establish a digital and wireless network technology program....

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H.R. 218, The United States Library Trust Fund Act

Thu, 04 Jan 2007 00:00:00 EST

H.R. 218 would amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow taxpayers to designate income tax overpayments as contributions to the United States Library Trust Fund....

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S. 432, The Minority Serving Institution Digital and Wireless Technology Opportunity Act of 2005 - Cost per Average Family: $7.91

Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 EST

S. 432 would create a new grant program at the National Science Foundation (NSF) for educational institutions that serve minority students. Eligible institutions could use the funds to improve instructional capabilities and infrastructure related to digital and wireless technologies....

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S. 1614, The Higher Education Amendments of 2005 - Cost per Average Family: $1272.52

Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 EST

S. 1614 would make numerous changes to federal higher education programs, including the student and parent-loan programs. The bill also would authorize spending for numerous higher education programs¿including the Pell Grant program....

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