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Introduced
09/11/2019
09/11/2019
In Committee
09/11/2019
09/11/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to establish the Honorable Augustus F. Hawkins Centers of Excellence, and for other purposes. This bill revises and consolidates certain grant programs intended to (1) recruit, train, and retain diverse candidates into the teaching profession; and (2) develop teacher preparation programs that embed certification in special education and training on social and emotional learning competencies and behavior management practices.
AI Summary
This bill revises and consolidates certain grant programs to recruit, train, and retain diverse candidates into the teaching profession, and to develop teacher preparation programs that embed certification in special education and training on social and emotional learning competencies and behavior management practices. Specifically, the bill establishes the Honorable Augustus F. Hawkins Centers of Excellence to strengthen and expand these efforts, and creates the Well-Rounded Teaching Grants program to improve the preparation of general education teacher candidates to effectively instruct students with disabilities and utilize positive behavior management practices.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (7)
Ruben Gallego (D)*,
Gil Cisneros (D),
Angie Craig (D),
Jahana Hayes (D),
Kendra Horn (D),
Chrissy Houlahan (D),
Eleanor Holmes Norton (D),
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. (on 09/11/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/4288/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr4288/BILLS-116hr4288ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr4288/BILLS-116hr4288ih.pdf.pdf |
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