HR 4331 · 101th Congress · Science, Technology, Communications

National Learning Technology Act of 1990

Introduced 1990-03-21· Sponsored by Rep. Buechner, Jack [R-MO-2]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Science, Research and Technology.(1990-03-27)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] National Learning Technology Act of 1990 - Directs the National Science Foundation (NSF) to establish a merit-based, competitive program of grants to develop materials to improve basic and advanced education through the use of learning technology at the elementary, secondary, and undergraduate levels. Requires a merit review process and certain selection criteria for grant recipients. Directs the Office of Science and Technology Policy, within one year, to report to the Congress on: (1) all Federal programs supporting learning technology; (2) recommendations for ensuring that such programs' products are adequately disseminated to teachers and schools; and (3) the extent to which teacher training funded by the NSF and the Department of Education focuses on the use of learning technology. Authorizes appropriations.…

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