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S.2887: A bill to amend title V of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to reduce class size through the use of highly qualified teachers, and for other purposes.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about education
- Introduced Dec. 16, 2009
- Latest Major Action Dec. 16, 2009
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Summary
Amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to require the Secretary of Education to award formula grants to states for allocation to their local educational agencies (LEAs) to: (1) reduce class size, particularly in the early elementary grades, by using highly qualified teachers; and (2) create a continuum of small classes from kindergarten through third grade for all their students. Permits LEAs to use such funds to recruit...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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Dec. 16, 2009 |
Introduced in the Senate by Patty Murray (D-Wash.) |