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I 110th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7127 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 26, 2008 Mr. Shays introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and Labor A BILL To authorize the Secretary of Education to make grants to implement the Total Learning curriculum.
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Short title
This Act may be cited as the Total Learning Curriculum Implementation Act.
2.
Findings
The Congress finds as follows: (1)The Total Learning curriculum is a multi-sensory, arts-infused curriculum in an enhanced learning environment featuring small classes, an extended day, extensive professional development, and family support services. (2)The Total Learning initiative, while benefiting the children of Bridgeport, Connecticut, is a prototype that has been meticulously studied and documented for replication across the United States to address the ever-widening achievement gap between white and minority children, middle class and low income children, and boys and girls.
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Grants authorized
(a)
In general
The Secretary of Education is authorized to establish a competitive grant program for the purpose of implementing the Total Learning curriculum in classrooms for children in kindergarten through age 9. (b)
Eligible grantees
Grants under this section shall be awarded to State educational agencies and local educational agencies (as such terms are defined in section 9101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801)). (c)
Number of grants
Not more than 20 grants may be awarded under this section. (d)
Grant term
Grants under this section shall be for a term of 3 years.
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Authorization of appropriations
There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this Act such sums as may be necessary for fiscal years 2010 through 2012.