H.R. 822
Teaching Geography is Fundamental Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
Sponsor
Rep. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD-8]
Bill Details
- Update Date
- Sep 27, 2021
- Origin Chamber
- House
- Bill Type
- HR
- Bill Number
- 822
- Congress
- 113
- Introduced Date
- Feb 26, 2013
- Policy Area
- Education
- Is Law
- No
Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
Source: House committee actions
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Source: House floor actions
Introduced in House
Source: Library of Congress
Introduced in House
Source: Library of Congress
Teaching Geography is Fundamental Act - Amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to establish a geography education grant program under title II (Teacher Quality Enhancement).
Authorizes the Secretary of Education to award a grant to a national nonprofit educational organization or consortium, with 75% to be used for matching subgrants to institutions of higher education associated with state geographic alliances, nonprofit educational organizations, or state or local educational agencies.
Requires program participants to use their grants and subgrants to enhance the geographic literacy of students in kindergarten through grade 12 by supporting specified activities, including: (1) educational research; (2) teacher training; (3) the development of effective teaching tools and learning materials; (4) the application of rigorous academic standards and assessment techniques; (5) comparative studies of world cultures, economies, and environments; and (6) the exchange of information regarding the state of geographic literacy and strategies for its improvement.
Education and the Workforce Committee
Introduced in House
Feb 26, 2013