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S.895: Investing in Innovation for Education Act of 2011
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
- This bill is primarily about education
- Introduced May 5, 2011
- Latest Major Action May 5, 2011
- See the three similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
4 (3 Democrats, 1 Independent)
Bill Summary
Investing in Innovation for Education Act of 2011 - Amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to direct the Secretary of Education to award competitive grants to local educational agencies (LEAs), educational service agencies, and nonprofit organizations to support the school innovation efforts of public schools and LEAs. Requires at least 25% of the grant funds to be awarded for projects in rural areas. Requires each grant...
(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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May 5, 2011 |
Introduced in the Senate by Mark Begich (D-Alaska) |