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- H.R.5700
H.R.5700: NEST Act
About This Bill
- Introduced July 8, 2016
- Latest Major Action Sept. 19, 2016
- See the three similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - July 8, 2016
Bill Summary
Native Educator Support and Training Act or the NEST Act This bill amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to establish scholarships, loan forgiveness plans, and training programs for educators who commit to teaching in Native American or Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) schools. This bill establishes three scholarship programs for students who are seeking degrees in education or school administration at institutions of higher education and...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| Sept. 19, 2016 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Training.
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| Sept. 19, 2016 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
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| July 8, 2016 |
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
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| July 8, 2016 |
Introduced in the House by Raul Ruiz (D-Calif.) |