Bill115th CongressFiled May 25, 2017Education
S. 1248
Elevating Educator Preparation Through Innovation Act of 2017
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (May 25, 2017)
Elevating Educator Preparation Through Innovation Act of 2017
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 happenedMay 25, 2017
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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- Introduced in SenateMay 25, 2017
- May 25, 2017IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee - May 25, 2017IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate