November 13th, 2009 by B
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The Attorney General will create “grant programs to award grants to State, tribal, and local courts to establish probation programs that reduce drug use, crime, and recidivism by requiring swift, predictable, and graduated sanctions for noncompliance with the conditions of probation…” A total amount of $100 million will be given to the Attorney General to use for this program between the years 2010-2014. H.R. 4055 was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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November 9th, 2009 by B
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The Secretary of Education will provide grants to educational agencies affected by conflict and violence. Programs for conflict resolution and mediation for students, teachers, and other personnel will be created by the Secretary. An amount of $25 million will be given for this bill in 2010, and any sums deemed necessary between 2011 and 2015. H.R. 4000 was referred to the Committee on Education and Labor.
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October 12th, 2009 by B
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A local educational agency desiring to create a pre-kindergarten (four years of age or younger) program may receive an award. This award will be used to provide curriculum in the classrooms and acquire qualified teachers. H.R. 3782 was referred to the Committee on Education and Labor.
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September 8th, 2009 by B
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This is the last portion of the Student Aid bill.
Perkins Loan Funding (Sec. 462A):
The amount of $6 billion will be given in available loans for the years 2010-2011.
Modernization (Sec. 311-314, 321-323, & 331-335):
For the years 2010-2011, $2.02 billion will be appropriated to various institutions for the modernization of the buildings. The school must use American made steel, iron, and manufactured goods.
Quality Pathway Grants (Sec. 403):
This is an early learning grant program for the following age groups: infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. This program will be targeted toward those living in rural areas who have limited English and developmental delays.
H.R. 3221 was reported to the House of Representatives.
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August 11th, 2009 by B
The resolution reads as follows, “All high school seniors across the country should spend at least one week learning about the United States Constitution in September of their senior year, as knowledge of this historic document, which constitutes the very foundation of our country, is critical to being an effective citizen. Upon reaching voting age, high school seniors should petition the government on an issue of importance to them to demonstrate their understanding of their rights and responsibilities as citizens of the United States.” H. Res. 686 was referred to the Committee on Education and Labor.
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July 31st, 2009 by B
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A student who has been convicted of a drug offense and has stopped receiving financial aid for higher education, will once again be able to receive the aid thirty days after this bill becomes law. H.R. 3295 was referred to the Committee on Education and Labor.
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July 28th, 2009 by B
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An Internet safety education program will be created to train and educate children and parents on how to use the Internet, and protect children from harm on the web. The amount of $25 million for the years 2010 – 2014 will be made available in grants for eligible entities to carry out this program. H.R. 3222 was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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July 18th, 2009 by B
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Competitive grants will be created for various institutions to create a program exploring financial literacy education for adults ages 15 – 24. This program will teach budgeting, debt reduction, saving, and investing. Students will also learn about foreclosures, predatory lending, bankruptcy, and credit card misuse. The total amount of $275 million will be set aside for this bill for the years 2010 – 2014. H.R. 3147 was referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and the Committee on Education and Labor.
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June 18th, 2009 by B
If you are in the military and called to action, the government pays for the rest of the schooling you were required to pay for the semester. This does not cover tuition and expenses already paid by the student. H.R. 2456 was referred to the Committee on Education and Labor
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