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S.1661: FOCUS Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
- This bill is primarily about education
- Introduced Oct. 6, 2011
- Latest Major Action Oct. 6, 2011
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Summary
Facilitating Outstanding Classrooms Using Size Act or FOCUS Act - 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...
(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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| Oct. 6, 2011 |
Introduced in the Senate by Patty Murray (D-Wash.) |