Update
The House and Senate moved closer toward completion of a multi-billion dollar economic recovery package this week. The full House approved a stimulus spending package (H.R.1) on Wednesday that would provide over $140 billion for key education initiatives, including $14 billion for school renovation and repair. The Senate Appropriations Committee approved a similar measure on Tuesday and the full Senate is expected to debate the committee approved bill (H.R.336) next week. Democratic leaders hope to complete action on the legislation prior to the President's Day recess scheduled for the week of February 16.
To view a side-by-side comparison of the education funding levels in H.R.1 and S.336, please click here, and for information specific to early childhood funding click here. New Legislation
H.R.2: To amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to extend and improve the Children's Health Insurance Program. Sponsor: Rep. Pallone (NJ-6).
H.R.13: To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to expand teacher loan forgiveness. Sponsor: Rep. Baca (CA-43).
H.R.26: To amend title V of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to raise awareness of eating disorders and to create educational programs concerning the same. Sponsor: Rep. Biggert (IL-13).
H.R.56: To permit certain school districts in Illinois to be reconstituted for purposes of determining assistance under the Impact Aid Program. Sponsor: Rep. Kirk (IL-10).
H.R.58: To promote green schools. Sponsor: Rep. Kirk (IL-10).
H.R.60: To require the Sec. of Education to conduct a study and submit to Congress a report on methods for identifying and treating children with dyslexia in kindergarten through third grade. Sponsor: Rep. Jackson-Lee (TX-18).
S.7: To expand educational opportunities for all Americans by increasing access to high-quality early childhood education and after school programs, advancing reform in elementary and secondary education. Sponsor: Sen. Reid (NV).
S.240: To ensure children are ready to learn when they begin kindergarten. Sponsor: Sen. Murray (WA).
S.244: To expand programs of early childhood home visitation that increase school readiness, child abuse and neglect prevention, and early identification of developmental and health delays, including potential mental health concerns. Sponsor: Sen. Bond (MO).
Federal Register Announcements
Publications
New America Foundation. Student Loan Purchase Programs Under the Ensuring Continued Access to Student Loans Act of 2008.
Click here New America Foundation. Examining Fund Distribution for Title I.
Click here National Council on Teacher Quality. 2008 State Teacher Policy Yearbook.
Click here. Center for American Progress. Teacher Turnover, Tenure Policies, and the Distribution of Teacher Quality.
Click here Foundation for Child Development. The Case for Investing in PreK-3rd Education: Challenging Myths about School Reform.
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Center for American Progress. Beyond the Beltway: 21st Century Education: Interactive Map on How the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Will Create a 21st Century Education System.
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