Sandra Day O'Connor Civic Learning Act of 2015
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jul 9, 2015)
Sandra Day O'Connor Civic Learning Act of 2015
This bill amends part C (Innovation for Teacher Quality) of title II of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to repeal the We the People civic education program and replace it with a competitive grant program to promote civic learning and engagement, American history, geography, and economics.
The bill authorizes the Department of Education to award grants to nonprofit educational organizations to develop and implement such programs through instruction, professional development, and evaluation activities that promote equity, innovation, scalability, and accountability.
What just happenedNov 16, 2015
Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseJul 9, 2015
- Nov 16, 2015Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education Subcommittee - Jul 9, 2015IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Education and the Workforce Committee - Jul 9, 2015IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jul 9, 2015IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House