HR 1293 · 101th Congress · Education

National Awards for Mathematics and Science Teaching Act of 1989

Introduced 1989-03-08· Sponsored by Rep. Boehlert, Sherwood [R-NY-25]· House

Bill Progress

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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: See H.R. 996.(1989-04-12)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] National Awards for Mathematics and Science Teaching Act of 1989 - Directs the National Science Foundation to establish a merit competitive scholarship award program for students enrolled in a baccalaureate degree program in science, mathematics, or engineering who are willing to commit themselves to teach elementary or secondary science or mathematics. Limits such awards to the last two years of the baccalaureate degree program. Sets forth a service obligation of at least two years' teaching, which must be completed within six years after graduation from the program for which award was made. Requires repayment of awards, with specified exceptions, upon failure to complete such service obligation. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1990.…

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Cosponsors (20)

13 Democrats7 Republicans