HR 1148 · 107th Congress · Education

Low-Income and Rural School Program

Introduced 2001-03-21· Sponsored by Rep. Hilleary, Van [R-TN-4]· 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 Education Reform.(2001-05-30)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Low-Income and Rural School Program - Establishes a Low-Income and Rural School Program. Directs the Secretary of Education to award formula grants to State educational agencies to make competitive or formula subgrants to certain rural and low-income local educational agencies (LEAs). Authorizes the Secretary to make direct competitive grants to specially qualified LEAs in nonparticipating States. Reserves a portion of program funds for schools operated or supported by the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Requires LEAs or schools to use program grant funds for: (1) teacher recruitment and retention, including signing bonuses and other financial incentives; (2) professional development, including training for special needs teachers and in technology use; (3) educational technology, including software and hardware; or (4) academic enrichment programs.…

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Cosponsors (4)

2 Democrats2 Republicans