S. 370
Teaching Geography Is Fundamental Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sponsor
Sen. Cochran, Thad [R-MS]
Bill Details
- Update Date
- Nov 15, 2022
- Origin Chamber
- Senate
- Bill Type
- S
- Bill Number
- 370
- Congress
- 113
- Introduced Date
- Feb 14, 2013
- Policy Area
- Education
- Is Law
- No
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Source: Senate
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S786)
Source: Library of Congress
Introduced in Senate
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 education 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.
Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
Introduced in Senate
Feb 14, 2013