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US HR4288

US HR4288
Teacher Diversity and Retention Act


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Introduced
09/11/2019
In Committee
09/11/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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)

Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. (on 09/11/2019)

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