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H.R.3790: DISTANCE Act
About This Bill
- Introduced Oct. 21, 2015
- Latest Major Action March 23, 2016
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
18 (All Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Oct. 21, 2015
Bill Summary
Diversity in Science Technology and Nurturing Capable Educators Act or the DISTANCE Act This bill amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to direct the Department of Education (ED) to award competitive merit-based scholarships to students who are pursuing bachelor's degrees in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) with concurrent certification as kindergarten, elementary, and secondary school teachers. It...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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March 23, 2016 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
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Oct. 21, 2015 |
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
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Oct. 21, 2015 |
Introduced in the House by Robin Kelly (D-Ill.) |