[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 113 (Friday, July 24, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1940]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          EARMARK DECLARATION

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                           HON. ADRIAN SMITH

                              of nebraska

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 23, 2009

  Mr. SMITH of Nebraska. Madam Speaker, pursuant to the House 
Republican standards on earmarks, I am submitting the following 
information regarding earmarks I received as part of the Departments of 
Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Act for 
Fiscal Year 2010.
  Requesting Member: Congressman Adrian Smith
  Bill Number: H.R. 3293
  Account: Education/FIE
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: University of Nebraska Kearney
  Address of Requesting Entity: Office of Sponsored Programs, 
University of Nebraska at Kearney, Kearney, NE 68849
  Description of Request: Provide an earmark of $350,000 for the 
University of Nebraska--Kearney's On-line Bachelor's Degree in Early 
Childhood Education program. The on-line program will enable in-service 
early childhood educators to retain their current jobs while earning 
bachelor's degrees to stay ahead of evolving federal and state 
professional development standards. Under the No Child Left Behind Act, 
states are working to close the achievement gap and ensure all 
students, including those who are disadvantaged, achieve academic 
proficiency. Schools that do not make progress must provide 
supplemental services, such as free tutoring or after-school 
assistance; take corrective actions; and, if still not making adequate 
yearly progress after five years, make dramatic changes to the way the 
school is operated. This project will enable Nebraska to stay in 
compliance with No Child Left Behind, Good Start, Grow Smart, Head 
Start Regulations, and state Early Childhood Initiatives.

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