Update
This week, Secretary Arnie Duncan testified for the first time before the House Education and Labor Committee about the Administration's education agenda. The Secretary's testimony focused on the Department's implementation of the Recovery Act, the President's FY10 budget request, the Administration's proposed early learning challenge grants initiative, and proposed changes to the federal student loan program.
Next Week on Capitol Hill
Friday, May 28: The House Committee on Education and Labor will hold hearings to discuss new innovations and best practices under the Workforce Investment Act (For more information, click here).
Federal Register Announcements
There are no new announcements at this time.
New Legislation
H.R.2458: To amend the General Education Provisions Act to prohibit Federal education funding for elementary or secondary schools that provide access to emergency postcoital contraception. Sponsor: Rep Lamborn, Doug [CO-5] (introduced 5/18/2009).
H.R.2456: To amend section 484B of Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide for tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to students who withdraw from an institution of higher education to serve in the uniformed services, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep Davis, Susan A. [CA-53] (introduced 5/18/2009).
U.S. Department of Education Headlines
Secretary Duncan Sets Tone for 'Race to the Top' By Naming Innovative New Leader. Click here.
$635 Million in Recovery Funds Now Available for Tennessee to Save Teaching Jobs and Drive Education Reform. Click here.
$111 Million in Recovery Funds Now Available for Rhode Island to Save Teaching Jobs and Drive Education Reform. Click here.
More Than $765 Million in Recovery Funds Now Available for Indiana to Save Teaching Jobs and Drive Education Reform. Click here.
Secretary Duncan Urges "States to Act Now" and Submit Stimulus Fund Applications. Click here.
