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Bill114th CongressFiled Apr 6, 2016Education
S. 2753

Elevating Educator Preparation Through Innovation Act of 2016

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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Apr 6, 2016)

Elevating Educator Preparation Through Innovation Act of 2016

This bill amends title II (Teacher Quality Enhancement) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 to revise provisions related to the Teacher Quality Partnership grant program. Specifically, the bill:

  • modifies requirements regarding which types of entities must, or may, be included in a grant-eligible partnership;
  • eliminates the requirement that a teaching residency program must culminate in the attainment of a master's degree; and
  • expands the purposes for which grant funds may be used.

What just happenedApr 6, 2016

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT](R-UT)Sponsor
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  1. Apr 6, 2016IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

    Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
  2. Apr 6, 2016IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Elevating Educator Preparation Through Innovation Act of 2016 — Informed