EDUCATION related term(s) Colleges and Universities

Addresses

Affirmative Action: Representative Lee, E1360 [26JN]

Assistance to Countries Seriously Affected by HIV/AIDS: Representative Sanders, E908-E910 [9MY]

Briggs v. Elliot Descendants Reunion Banquet: Senator Hollings, S3029 [3MR]

Connecticut International Baccalaureate Academy Commencement: Alix Prinstil, E1348 [25JN]

Depression-Era America: Conrad Black, S8719 [26JN]

Harvard University Commencement: Daniel Patrick Moynihan, S4465-S4467 [27MR]

Putting the Teaching of American History and Civics Back Into Our Classrooms—Out of Many, One—E Pluribus Unum: Senator Alexander, S4157-S4159 [20MR]

Racial Equality: Medgar W. Evers, H5375 [16JN]

Role of Arts in Public Policy: Robert Redford, S12440-S12442 [3OC], E2084 [17OC]

Wentworth Military Academy Memorial Service: Jim Ahrens, E2136 [28OC]

Amendments

Credit: prevent identity theft, improve use of and access to consumer reports, limit sharing of certain consumer information, and improve financial education and literacy (S. 1753), S13876, S13877, S13878, S13879, S13884, S13885, S13886, S13889, S13912, S13923, S13924, S13925, S13926, S13927, S13942 [4NO]

Employment: enhance the workforce investment system (H.R. 1261), H3789, H3806, H3809, H3810, H3811, H3813, H3814, H3815 [8MY]

———enhance the workforce investment system (H.R. 1261), consideration (H. Res. 221), H3774 [8MY]

Grand Teton National Park: allow Wyoming to retrieve fair value for State lands placed in trust for school revenue purposes (S. 273), consideration (H. Res. 258), H5020 [5JN]

Head Start Program: reauthorize and improve (H.R. 2210), H7562, H7575 [24JY]

Health: establish grants to improve nutrition, increase physical activity, and prevent obesity (S. 1172), S16094 [9DE]

Higher Education Act: reauthorize provisions relative to teacher preparation (H.R. 2211), H6373, H6378, H6379, H6380 [9JY]

History: establish academies for teachers and students of American history and civics and a national alliance of teachers of American history and civics (S. 504), S8307 [20JN]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: reauthorize (H.R. 1350), H3480, H3510, H3512, H3513, H3514, H3517, H3519, H3521, H3525, H3526, H3527, H3528, H3529, H3530 [30AP]

Museum and Library Services Act: reauthorize (S. 888), S10926 [1AU]

National Nanotechnology Research and Development Program: establish (H.R. 766), H3684 [6MY], H3724, H3725, H3726, H3730 [7MY]

National security: assist Federal agencies in addressing deficiencies in specialized personnel through student loan repayment, graduate student fellowships, and establishing a National Security Service Corps (S. 589), S14071 [5NO]

NSF: provide grants for digital and wireless network technology programs at historically Black colleges and universities, Hispanic-serving institutions, and tribal colleges and universities (S. 196), S5504, S5614 [30AP]

Teachers: increase student loan forgiveness to teachers in mathematics, science, and special education (H.R. 438), H6383, H6391 [9JY]

Veterans: improve and enhance certain benefits for survivors of veterans (S. 1132), S13743 [31OC]

Workforce Investment Act: reauthorize (S. 1627), S14861 [12NO]

Analyses

Veterans Earn and Learn Act (H.R. 1716), E752 [11AP]

Veterans Programs Improvement Act (S. 1133), S7037 [22MY]

Appointments

Advisory Committee on Student Financial Assistance, S6786 [20MY], S12418 [2OC]

Conferees: H.R. 2622, National Consumer Credit Reporting System Improvement Act, S13994 [5NO]

Congressional Recognition for Excellence in Arts Education Awards Board, H1304 [25FE]

Gallaudet University Board of Trustees, H1304 [25FE], H2811 [3AP]

Harry S Truman Scholarship Foundation, S2059 [6FE], H5271 [12JN]

Ticket To Work and Work Incentives Advisory Panel, S9268 [10JY]

Articles and editorials

Aiming High—Academy Still Soars Above Rivals in Terms of Academics and Research Work, E2520 [8DE]

Before the Next Tragedy, E24 [8JA]

Black Scholarship Program Helps People in the Middle; Mo. Foundation Rewards the Academically Average, E2424 [23NO]

CU Professor Scoops the Genius Grant, E2004 [8OC]

Cutbacks to Our Children, S4344 [25MR], S5275 [11AP]

Don't Take Libraries for Granted, S5166 [10AP]

Easing Foster Care's Pain Unites Disparate Politicians, S2767 [26FE]

Far From Home—Australians Brave Snow, Strong Dollar for Internships, E257 [13FE]

Federal Funding Helps Defray Local Cost of ESL Programs, S3962 [19MR]

Football Coach All Alone at Brink of 500 Wins, S11563 [16SE]

Heavy Lifting, S4345 [25MR]

Helping Hands—Marquette Program Puts Nurses on the Front Line of the War on HIV/AIDS in Kenya, E1628 [25JY]

Hispanics Worry About Head Start Proposal, H6845 [15JY]

Hot Work, Low Temperature, E2005 [8OC]

Independent Living's Real Costs, E183-E185 [11FE]

JPDS Gets $2 Million Gift Donation, Is Bethesda Couple's Largest to Jewish Cause, E2485 [8DE]

Kansas Student Named Rhodes Scholar, E22 [8JA]

Law That Transcends Politics, S1772 [30JA]

McAllen Constitution Team Wins 10th State Title, E162 [6FE]

Mitchell Scholars Delve Into Irish Culture, S10597 [31JY]

Our View—Make Federal Testing Fit With Curriculum, S15278 [20NO]

Paragon Rising Above the Madness, H11442 [18NO]

Private School With Ties to Alleged Terrorist Gets State Money, H7961, H7987 [5SE]

Program Puts College Students on Business-Leadership Paths, H3416 [29AP]

Race-Sensitive Admissions—Back to Basics, S2829-S2832 [26FE]

Shoshones Finally Get Massacre Land, E1560 [23JY]

South Grad Is Rhodes Scholar, E22 [8JA]

Spring Hill Teacher Retires After 40 Years, E1414 [8JY]

Straight Talk on Vouchers, H7960 [5SE]

Stubbornly Seeking Success—Merriam Man Hasn't Let Deafness or His Start in West African Poverty Stop Him, E1712 [5SE]

Take a Test, Get a Prize, S15277 [20NO]

3 to 6 Gap, S4345 [25MR]

Today's College Students Barely More Knowledgeable Than High School Students of 50 Years Ago, Poll Shows, S3040 [4MR]

Tool Tracks Potential Dropouts—Profiler Software Lets HISD Keep Tabs on At-Risk Students, S11339 [10SE]

Tribute to Benjamin H. Zimmerman, E1880 [24SE]

Vermont Scholar, S7712 [11JN]

Vouchers No Way Out of a Failing Society, S12118 [29SE]

Washington's Children Deserve More Choices, S12036 [26SE]

What Some Much-Noted Data Really Showed About Vouchers, S5850 [7MY]

World War II Took Mathematician From Chalkboard to Drawing Board, E1722 [5SE]

``Zero Dropout'' Miracle—Alas! Alack! A Texas Tall Tale, S11339 [10SE]

Bills and resolutions

Administrators: provide grants to eligible consortia to provide professional development to superintendents and principals and prospects for such positions (see H.R. 1240), H1811 [12MR]

Alaska: provide habitable living quarters for educational employees, and their households, in rural areas located in or near Alaska Native Villages (see S. 1905), S15287 [20NO]

American Education Week: designate (see S. Res. 272), S15407 [21NO]

American Indian Education Foundation: redesignate as the National Fund for Excellence in American Indian Education (see H.R. 3504), H11359 [17NO]

Archeology: provide for protection, data compilation, science-based decision making, public education and access, and a unified management policy relative to paleontological resources on Federal lands (see S. 546), S3252 [6MR] (see H.R. 2416), H5265 [11JN]

Armed Forces: allow certain active-duty personnel to elect to become eligible for educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill (see H.R. 879), H1331 [25FE]

———allow certain active-duty personnel to elect to become eligible or withdraw election not to enroll for educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill (see H.R. 1328), H1953 [18MR]

———allow certain previously unenrolled servicemembers an opportunity to enroll for educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill (see H.R. 2174), H4367 [20MY]

———allow eligible members under the Montgomery GI Bill to transfer educational assistance entitlement to dependents (see H.R. 2764), H7019 [16JY]

———allow receipt of special pay by qualified dental officers while undergoing dental internship or residency training (see H.R. 2287), H4786 [2JN]

———annual determination of the basic benefit rate for educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill (see S. 55), S36 [7JA]

———expand Rest and Recuperation Leave program, provide TRICARE eligibility for the Ready Reserve, continue health insurance funding for mobilized reserve components, and increase educational aid to Selected Reserve members (see H.R. 3317), H9613 [16OC]

———extend and protect student financial aid for postsecondary education (see H. Res. 158), H2311 [25MR]

———extend enrollment period for educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill (see H.R. 3041), H8081 [9SE]

———extend time limitation for use of eligibility and entitlement to educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill (see H.R. 1924), H3635 [1MY]

———improve Montgomery GI Bill benefits by establishing an enhanced educational assistance program and by repealing the requirement for reduction in pay for participation in the program (see S. 177), S1068 [16JA] (see H.R. 1713), H3301 [10AP]

———increase amount of basic educational assistance for veterans under Montgomery GI Bill and eliminate reduction of basic pay for participation in the program (see H.R. 1212), H1745 [11MR]

———increase basic educational assistance for Selected Reserve members (see H.R. 1374), H2268 [20MR]

———increase rates of educational assistance for members of the Selected Reserve (see S. 812), S4957 [8AP]

———permit a portion of the entitlement to educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill to be transfered to spouses and children (see S. 730), S4512 [27MR]

———permit Selected Reserve members to use Reserve Montgomery GI Bill education benefits for payment of licensing or certification tests (see H.R. 3018), H8015 [5SE]

———require colleges and universities to preserve educational status and financial aid of military personnel called to active duty (see S. 447), S2701 [25FE] (see H.R. 1323), H1953 [18MR] (see H.R. 1503), H2472 [27MR]

———require colleges and universities to refund tuitions and fees of military personnel called to active duty (see H.R. 1724), H3301 [10AP]

———require States to charge in-State tuition rates to members and their dependents who are domiciled or stationed on active duty in that State (see H.R. 1991), H3683 [6MY]

———waive interest on student loans of military personnel called to active duty (see S. 863), S5173 [10AP] (see H.R. 1955), H3681 [6MY]

Army: close the Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation and establish a joint congressional task force to assess the education and training needs for Latin American military personnel (see H.R. 1258), H1900 [13MR]

Army Aviation Heritage Foundation: support public educational programs by authorizing the receipt of National Guard services and assistance (see H.R. 2005), H3760 [7MY]

———tribute (see S. Con. Res. 3), S1736 [29JA]

Aviation: establish a center for excellence for applied research and training in the use of advanced materials in transport aircraft (see S. 815), S4957 [8AP]

———improve training requirements for and require certification of cabin crew members (see H.R. 1889), H3570 [30AP]

———require background checks of alien flight school applicants regardless of weight of the aircraft for which they seek training and require report on the effectiveness of the requirement (see S. 236), S1736 [29JA]

Baltimore, MD: authorize assistance for the National Great Blacks in Wax Museum and Justice Learning Center (see S. 1233), S7718 [11JN] (see H.R. 2424), H5265 [11JN]

Bramble (vessel): convey Coast Guard cutter, upon decommissioning, to the Port Huron Museum of Arts and History (see S. 963), S5541 [30AP] (see H.R. 517), H268 [31JA]

Briggs, Harry and Eliza: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3287), H9380 [10OC]

Business and industry: establish position of Under Sec. of Commerce for Manufacturing and Technology and manufacturing research and implementation program, and promote manufacturing education (see H.R. 2908), H7781 [25JY]

———support business incubation in academic settings (see H.R. 2314), H4876 [3JN]

California Missions Foundation: support efforts to restore and repair Spanish colonial and mission-era missions in California and to preserve artworks and artifacts of these missions (see S. 1306), S8300 [20JN] (see H.R. 1446), H2400 [26MR]

Castillo de San Marcos National Monument: educational center funding (see H.R. 2457), H5365 [12JN]

Catholic schools: tribute (see H. Res. 26), H138 [8JA]

Chesapeake Bay: establish programs to enhance protection (see S. 831), S5059 [9AP]

———make grants to eligible institutions to develop, demonstrate, or disseminate information on practices, methods, or techniques relating to environmental education and training in the watershed (see S. 828), S5059 [9AP]

Child Care and Development Block Grant Act: reauthorize and improve early learning opportunities and school preparedness (see S. 880), S5174 [10AP]

Children and youth: assist States in establishing a universal prekindergarten program (see H.R. 3007), H7948 [4SE]

———construction and renovation of child care facilities (see H.R. 895), H1332 [25FE]

———establish a Community Corps (see S. 1219), S7618 [10JN]

———establish a program to assist States in including at least one year of early education preceding kindergarten (see S. 197), S1144 [17JA]

———establish Child Care Provider Development and Retention Grant Program, Child Care Provider Scholarship Program, and child care provider health benefits program (see S. 1198), S7476 [5JN] (see H.R. 2377), H5044 [5JN]

———establish or expand and operate programs using a network of public and private community entities to provide mentoring for children in foster care (see S. 1419), S9496 [16JY] (see H.R. 1401), H2269 [20MR] (see H.R. 2880), H7616 [24JY]

———improve access to books in early learning and other child care programs and establish special postage stamps to fund child literacy programs (see H.R. 126), H56 [7JA]

———improve graduation rates by making grants to improve adolescent literacy (see H.R. 3085), H8282 [16SE]

———increase availability of Head Start programs and quality child care, reduce child hunger and encourage healthy eating habits, and facilitate parental involvement (see S. 18), S35 [7JA] (see H.R. 2363), H5043 [5JN]

———prevent teen pregnancy by encouraging teens to view adolescence as a time for education and growing-up and by educating teens about the negative consequences of early sexual activity (see H. Con. Res. 91), H1812 [12MR]

———promote financial education (see S. 1181), S7381 [4JN]

———provide a grant program for gifted and talented students (see S. 501), S3028 [3MR] (see H.R. 1191), H1744 [11MR]

———provide assistance to States and nongovernmental entities to initiate public awareness and outreach campaigns to reduce teenage pregnancies (see S. 1956), S15975 [25NO]

———provide grants to local educational agencies for prekindergarten programs (see H.R. 1845), H3451 [29AP] (see H.R. 2561), H5713 [23JN]

———provide grants to State child welfare systems, increase Social Security match for private agencies receiving child welfare training funds, and authorize loan forgiveness to child welfare workers (see H.R. 2437), H5266 [11JN]

———provide opportunities to improve the lives of all children and enable them to reach their fullest potential (see S. 448), S2838 [26FE] (see H.R. 936), H1395 [26FE]

———provide vouchers for the purchase of educational books for children participating in the WIC program (see H.R. 2795), H7169 [18JY]

———require medically accurate factual information in any course material or instruction on human development and sexuality (see H.R. 802), H701 [13FE]

———support efforts to promote greater awareness of the need for youth mentors and increased involvement with youth through mentoring (see H. Res. 25), H138 [8JA]

———tribute to Operation Respect, Inc., and Peter Yarrow for anti-bullying, compassion, and tolerance programs (see H. Res. 161), H2311 [25MR]

———tribute to public education system (see H. Con. Res. 148), H3304 [10AP]

———tribute to Students United With Parents and Educators To Resolve Bullying (SUPERB) (organization) and Jeremy and Sharon Ring for anti-bullying programs (see H. Res. 363), H8082 [9SE]

Children's Internet Protection Act: constitutionality of application to public libraries (see H. Con. Res. 88), H1745 [11MR]

Civil rights: provide equal access to opportunity in education, business, and employment and support affirmative action programs in securing such equal access (see H. Res. 32), H171 [27JA]

Colin Powell Center for American Diplomacy: designate and provide for museum visitor and educational outreach services (see H.R. 1932), H3636 [1MY]

College Savings Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 270), H7839 [3SE]

Colleges and universities: address the rising cost of tuition by strengthening the compact between the States, Federal Government, and institutions of higher education (see H.R. 3519), H11650 [19NO]

———adoption of an Academic Bill of Rights to secure the intellectual independence of faculty members and students and to protect the principle of intellectual diversity (see H. Con. Res. 318), H10236 [30OC]

———allow military service academies to include the offering of voluntary, nondenominational prayer as an element of their activities (see H.R. 2999), H7948 [4SE]

———authorize grants for institutions of higher education serving Asian Americans and Pacific Islander Americans (see H.R. 333), H138 [8JA]

———disclosure of fire safety standards and measures with respect to campus buildings (see S. 1385), S9119 [9JY] (see H.R. 2683), H6464 [9JY]

———eliminate termination date on authority for schools with low default rates to make single disbursements of student loans (see H.R. 227), H59 [7JA]

———encourage partnerships between community colleges and four-year colleges and universities (see S. 1677), S12137 [29SE] (see H.R. 1871), H3452 [29AP]

———ensure that all college students and families have the tools and resources to adequately save for, finance, and repay postsecondary and post-baccalaureate expenses (see H.R. 3618), H12308 [21NO]

———establish a grant program to enable institutions of higher education to improve schools of education (see S. 408), S2457 [13FE]

———establish a pilot program of Afghanistan scholarships for undergraduate and graduate level public policy internships in the U.S. (see H.R. 2810), H7225 [21JY]

———establish a pilot program of Central Asian scholarships for undergraduate and graduate level public policy internships in the U.S. (see H.R. 2809), H7225 [21JY]

———establish and strengthen post-secondary programs and courses in traditional American history, free institutions, and Western civilization (see S. 1515), S10617 [31JY] (see H.R. 2336), H4977 [4JN]

———expand and enhance post-baccalaureate opportunities at Hispanic-serving institutions (see S. 1190), S7476 [5JN] (see H.R. 2238), H4735 [22MY]

———expand opportunities for postsecondary education (see H.R. 3039), H8081 [9SE]

———improve access through experiential education (see H.R. 3408), H10235 [30OC]

———improve quality, affordability, diversity, and accessibility to qualified students (see S. 1793), S13377 [28OC]

———increase maximum amount of Pell Grant (see S. Res. 19), S288 [14JA]

———increase maximum Pell Grant amount (see H. Res. 144), H1902 [13MR]

———increase number of persons appointed to the military service academies from Guam and the Virgin Islands (see H.R. 2004), H3760 [7MY]

———permit States to determine residency standards for higher education purposes and cancel removal and adjust status of certain long-term resident alien students (see S. 1545), S10618 [31JY] (see H.R. 1684), H3051 [9AP]

———preservation and restoration of historic buildings at historically women's public colleges or universities (see S. 1808), S13711 [31OC]

———provide grants to States to establish partnerships among colleges and universities and surrounding communities to reduce underage and binge drinking and illicit drug use by students (see S. 406), S2457 [13FE]

———provide greater academic freedom for institutions of higher education (see H.R. 838), H703 [13FE]

———recognize contributions of historically Black colleges and universities (see S. Res. 221), S11245 [9SE] (see H. Res. 86), H705 [13FE]

———recognize valuable contributions of higher education faculty in the education of our Nation's students (see H. Con. Res. 312), H9981 [28OC]

———require agreements with private for-profit organizations for the provision of work-study employment (see H.R. 2390), H5045 [5JN]

———require institutions of higher education to notify parents concerning missing person reports about their children (see H.R. 1843), H3451 [29AP]

———tribute to Independent 529 Plan for assisting families in paying for tuition (see H. Res. 378), H8905 [24SE]

Colmery, Harry W.: award Presidential Medal of Freedom posthumously (see H. Con. Res. 257), H7617 [24JY]

Colorado: preserve land held in trust as open space and exempt such land from the requirement that they generate income for the common schools (see H.R. 639), H322 [5FE]

Columbia Memorial Space Science Learning Center: establish (see H.J. Res. 57), H4737 [22MY]

Commission To Educate Our Nation's Teachers and Students on Financial Literacy Skills: establish (see H.R. 2990), H7838 [3SE]

Computers: assist States and local governments for conduct of electronic governance transactions at libraries and schools (see H.R. 3089), H8283 [16SE]

———enable schools to use computer hardware to increase student achievement and prepare students for the workplace (see H.R. 3468), H10977 [6NO]

———establish a program to transfer surplus computers of Federal agencies to schools and nonprofit community-based educational organizations (see H.R. 2694), H6602 [10JY]

———provide unexpended universal service funds to low-income schools for updating of computer hardware (see H.R. 94), H55 [7JA]

Constitutional amendments: right to a quality public education (see H.J. Res. 29), H1515 [4MR]

Contraceptives: establish a public education and awareness program relative to emergency contraception (see S. 896), S5342 [11AP] (see H.R. 1812), H3353 [11AP]

Corp. for National and Community Service: reauthorize and reform national service laws (see S. 1274), S7980 [17JN]

Correctional institutions: require minimum work week, job training, and life skills preparation for Federal prison inmates and establish a grant program for mandatory drug testing (see S. 672), S4165 [20MR]

Courts: afford students and parents with private civil remedies for the violation of their privacy rights (see H.R. 1848), H3451 [29AP]

———restore cost-of-living adjustments from previous years and improve benefits system for the Federal judiciary, and implement procedures to instill public confidence in Federal courts (see S. 787), S4824 [3AP] (see S. 1100), S6853 [21MY]

Credit: prevent identity theft, improve use of and access to consumer reports, limit sharing of certain consumer information, and improve financial education and literacy (see S. 1753), S12838 [17OC]

Crime: provide grants for public information campaigns to educate racial and ethnic minorities about domestic violence (see H.R. 3425), H10236 [30OC]

Cuba: make exception to trade embargo for food, medicines, and goods and services intended for children, lift travel restrictions, and provide scholarships for certain Cuban nationals (see H.R. 3422), H10236 [30OC]

De Laine, Joseph A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 498), S3027 [3MR] (see H.R. 3287), H9380 [10OC]

Dept. of Agriculture: conduct a loan repayment program to encourage provision of veterinary services in shortage and emergency situations (see S. 1858), S14804 [12NO]

Dept. of Defense: promote the creation of military charter schools in partnership with local public school systems (see S. 1078), S6624 [19MY]

Dept. of Education: conduct a study of the dropout rate of Native Americans and students who reside in American Samoa, Northern Mariana Islands, and Guam (see H.R. 1486), H2471 [27MR]

———ensure that students are not hurt by changes to needs analysis tables and require consultation with Advisory Committee on Student Financial Assistance (see S. 1268), S7926 [16JN] (see S. 1273), S7980 [17JN]

———enter into a partnership with a local educational agency to conduct a model school-to-work program (see H.R. 3660), H12918 [8DE]

———establish an Assistant Sec. for Community and Junior Colleges (see H.R. 3304), H9477 [15OC]

———establish competitive demonstration grant program to provide funds for local educational agencies to experiment with ways to alleviate the substitute teacher shortage (see H.R. 3008), H7948 [4SE]

———make grants to assist schools in discontinuing the use of a derogatory or discriminatory name, or depiction as a team name, mascot, or nickname (see H.R. 1246), H1811 [12MR]

———make grants to educational organizations for Holocaust educational programs (see H.R. 2464), H5365 [12JN] (see H.R. 2953), H7783 [25JY]

———make grants to States to establish antibullying programs (see H.R. 2651), H6263 [26JN]

———make grants to States to hire additional school-based mental health and student service providers (see H.R. 2284), H4786 [2JN]

———provide assistance to families of teachers or school employees killed by violence while performing school duties (see H.R. 416), H218 [28JA]

———provide grants for regional workshops designed to permit educators to share successful strategies for mathematics and science instruction in elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 329), H138 [8JA]

———provide specific waiver authority to respond to a war or other military operation or national emergency (see H.R. 1412), H2310 [25MR]

———provide student loan forgiveness to graduates who enter into certain public service (see H.R. 1306), H1952 [18MR]

———provide student loan forgiveness to surviving spouses of the victims of terrorist attacks (see H.R. 893), H1332 [25FE]

———study methods for identifying and treating children with dyslexia (see H.R. 79), H54 [7JA]

Dept. of HHS: award grants to associate degree schools of nursing and professional nursing organizations to improve nursing education (see H.R. 2053), H3973 [9MY]

———develop health advisories to provide notice and education on effects of mercury exposure and require posting or availability at seafood businesses where the potential for mercury exposure exists (see S. 1939), S15812 [24NO]

———establish, promote, and support a comprehensive prevention, research, and medical management referral program for hepatitis C virus infection (see S. 1143), S7134 [23MY] (see H.R. 3539), H11651 [19NO]

———establish grant programs for education and outreach on newborn screening and coordinated followup care once newborn screening has been conducted (see S. 1068), S6506 [15MY]

———establish grants to promote the well-being and educational achievement of children through school-based health programs (see H.R. 811), H701 [13FE]

———give grant preference to States that require schools to allow students to self-administer medication for asthma or anaphylaxis (see H.R. 2023), H3761 [7MY]

———provide grants to establish summer health career introductory programs for middle and high school students (see S. 1008), S5859 [7MY]

Dept. of HUD: provide grants to States, local governments, and nonprofit organizations for education programs on predatory lending and establish a toll-free number for complaints (see H.R. 1865), H3452 [29AP]

Dept. of Labor: establish a pilot grant program to retrain displaced workers in high technology fields (see H.R. 3368), H9811 [21OC]

Dept. of State: require the inclusion in annual country reports on human rights practices of information on the extent of promotion of violence and hatred in foreign school curriculums (see H.R. 1358), H2131 [19MR]

Dept. of the Interior: assist in construction and occupy portion of University of New Mexico Hibben Center for Archaeological Research (see S. 643), S3881 [18MR] (see H.R. 3258), H9281 [7OC]

———conduct special resource study of sites associated with Cesar E. Chavez and the farm labor movement to determine appropriate methods for their preservation and interpretation (see S. 164), S848 [15JA] (see H.R. 1034), H1464 [27FE]

———construct an education and administrative center at the Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge in Box Elder County, UT (see S. 277), S1870 [4FE] (see H.R. 512), H267 [31JA]

———sell certain public lands in Nevada subject to mining operations, reclaim abandoned Nevada mines, and promote and enhance economic development, education, and local government revenues (see H.R. 2869), H7616 [24JY]

Dept. of the Treasury: establish a pilot national public service multimedia campaign to enhance the state of financial literacy in the U.S. (see H.R. 3294), H9477 [15OC]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: enhance certain veterans programs and improve administration of such programs (see S. 1133), S6978 [22MY]

———enhance rehabilitative services provided to veterans with mental illnesses (see H.R. 3442), H10456 [5NO]

———improve educational assistance programs for apprenticeship or other on-job training (see H.R. 1716), H3301 [10AP]

———improve outreach programs to more fully inform veterans of available benefits (see S. 1199), S7476 [5JN] (see H.R. 3612), H12308 [21NO]

———recognize importance of addressing shortfalls in the number of Dept. health care professionals and reauthorize grant program to medical schools affiliated with the Dept. (see H.R. 2126), H4203 [15MY]

———reinstate the vocational training program for certain low-income veterans (see H.R. 966), H1460 [27FE]

Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act: authorize appropriations to fully enforce and implement such Act and its amendments (see S. 1538), S10618 [31JY]

Digital Opportunity Investment Trust: establish (see S. 1854), S14804 [12NO]

Disabled: improve access to printed instructional materials used by blind or other print-disabled persons in elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 490), H243 [29JA]

———provide personnel preparation, enhanced support and training for beginning special educators, and professional development of special educators, general educators, and early intervention personnel (see S. 608), S3620 [12MR]

Diseases: enhance research, training, and health information dissemination on urologic diseases (see H.R. 1002), H1463 [27FE]

———improve data collection and dissemination between Federal and State registries to enhance the treatment and research of cancer (see S. 1899), S15287 [20NO]

———increase awareness and improve treatment for kidney disease (see H. Con. Res. 140), H2864 [7AP]

———increase awareness of and research on autoimmune diseases, such as lupus, multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, and fibromyalgia (see H.R. 3359), H9811 [21OC]

———increase public awareness of scleroderma (see S. Con. Res. 33), S4898 [7AP] (see H. Con. Res. 30), H322 [5FE]

———prohibit interference by certain education grant recipients with a student's treatment of his or her diabetes (see H.R. 3178), H8949 [25SE]

———require increased activities regarding Diamond-Blackfan anemia (see H.R. 2456), H5365 [12JN]

District of Columbia: provide low-income students who attend under-performing schools with scholarships to attend private school of choice (see H.R. 2556), H5713 [23JN]

———scholarship vouchers to provide school choice (see H.R. 684), H390 [11FE]

DNA Day: designate (see S. Con. Res. 10), S2920 [27FE]

Domestic policy: improve homeland security, prevent tax increases, support education and health care, and strengthen the economy (see H.R. 1593), H2819 [3AP]

Drugs: clarify definition of anabolic steroids, review sentencing guidelines for crimes involving steroids, and establish education programs relative to steroids (see S. 1780), S13134 [23OC]

———prevent abuse of ``Ecstasy'' (see H.R. 2962), H7784 [25JY]

———restrict the disqualification of students for drug offenses to those students who committed offenses while receiving student financial aid (see H.R. 696), H391 [11FE]

Dunham, Katherine: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 62), H1465 [27FE]

Education Land Grant Act: require the Dept. of Agriculture to pay costs of environmental reviews relative to conveyances (see H.R. 108), H55 [7JA]

Eisenhower Exchange Fellowship Program Trust Fund: authorize additional appropriations (see H.R. 2121), H4203 [15MY]

Elementary and Secondary Education Act: amend Impact Aid Program relative to delivery of payments to local educational agencies (see S. 777), S4823 [3AP] (see H.R. 566), H319 [5FE] (see H.R. 932), H1395 [26FE]

———amend relative to rigorous quality standards applicable to paraprofessionals hired prior to enactment of No Child Left Behind Act (see H.R. 2348), H5043 [5JN]

———authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 2107), H4130 [14MY] (see H.R. 2394), H5088 [9JN]

———encourage implementation or expansion of pre-kindergarten programs for students 4 years of age or younger (see H.R. 3301), H9477 [15OC]

———permit certain States and local educational agencies to obtain waivers of student testing requirements (see S. 956), S5541 [30AP]

———prohibit federally subsidized discrimination in supplemental educational services (see H.R. 3582), H12307 [21NO]

———require GAO report on whether amounts appropriated to carry out grant programs are adequate to permit recipients to meet the conditions imposed by receipt of the grant (see H.R. 3341), H9737 [20OC]

———specify the purposes for which certain Title I funds may be used (see S. 1372), S9049 [8JY]

Employment: amend and improve workforce investment and adult education systems (see H.R. 1992), H3683 [6MY]

———enhance the workforce investment system (see H.R. 1261), H1900 [13MR]

———enhance the workforce investment system (H.R. 1261), consideration (see H. Res. 221), H3760 [7MY]

———establish a vocational and technical education grant program (see H.R. 2762), H7019 [16JY]

———establish strategic sectoral skills gap assessments, strategic skills gap action plans, and strategic training capacity enhancement seed grants (see S. 1346), S8725 [26JN]

———improve workforce investment and adult education systems relative to English language training (see S. 1543), S10618 [31JY]

———provide effective training and education programs for displaced homemakers, single parents, and individuals entering nontraditional employment (see H.R. 3259), H9375 [8OC]

———provide for private-sector-led Community Workforce Partnerships (see S. 1965), S15975 [25NO]

———provide for training service and delivery innovation projects (see S. 1347), S8725 [26JN]

———provide integrated workforce training programs for adults with limited English proficiency (see S. 1690), S12277 [1OC]

English language: declare as official language of U.S. (see H.R. 931), H1394 [26FE]

———encourage status as primary language and recognize importance of multilingualism (see H. Con. Res. 5), H60 [7JA]

———reaffirm as official language of U.S., establish uniform English language rule for naturalization, and avoid misconstructions of English language texts of U.S. laws (see H.R. 997), H1462 [27FE]

Families and domestic relations: provide grants to promote responsible fatherhood and encourage teen pregnancy prevention strategies (see S. 657), S3993 [19MR]

Family and Medical Leave Act: allow leave for parental involvement in educational and extracurricular activities, routine medical needs, and assistance to elderly relatives (see H.R. 956), H1460 [27FE]

FCC: allocate spectrum for the enhancement of wireless services and invest wireless spectrum auction proceeds for military and educational digital era preparedness (see H.R. 1396), H2269 [20MR]

———end requirements that providers of telecommunications and information services provide such services for schools and libraries at a discounted rate (see H.R. 1252), H1811 [12MR]

Federal aid programs: limit the applicability of annual updates to the allowance for State and other taxes in the tables used in the Federal Needs Analysis Methodology relative to financial aid eligibility (see S. 1265), S7876 [13JN] (see H.R. 2485), H5408 [16JN]

———provide general revenue sharing and assistance for States and local governments (see H.R. 2335), H4977 [4JN]

———reserve funds to provide special training, technical assistance, and professional development to eligible entities and staffs implementing Even Start programs (see H.R. 1600), H2819 [3AP]

———simplify Federal student financial aid process (see H.R. 2956), H7783 [25JY]

Federal employees: increase annual and aggregate limits on student loan repayment by Federal agencies (see S. 926), S5433 [28AP] (see H.R. 3080), H8216 [11SE]

Federal-State relations: clarify existing Federal law relative to the treatment of students privately educated at home under State law (see S. 1562), S10906 [1AU] (see H.R. 2732), H6868 [15JY]

Financial education: improve financial literacy and education programs and facilitate cooperation between governmental units and the private sector by establishing a national strategy for assuring financial education (see H.R. 3520), H11650 [19NO]

Financial institutions: establish a student loan forgiveness program for nurses (see H.R. 501), H244 [29JA]

———expand loan forgiveness and loan cancellation programs for teachers and nurses (see H.R. 934), H1395 [26FE]

———expand loan forgiveness for child care providers including preschool teachers (see S. 405), S2457 [13FE]

———extend student loan forgiveness to school adminstrators in low income areas (see H.R. 2892), H7617 [24JY]

———provide loan forgiveness for family law attorneys who represent low-income families or individuals (see S. 407), S2457 [13FE]

———provide loan forgiveness for social workers who work for child protective agencies (see S. 409), S2457 [13FE] (see H.R. 734), H461 [12FE]

———provide student loan borrowers with a choice of lender for loan consolidation (see H.R. 942), H1395 [26FE]

———provide student loan borrowers with a choice of lender for loan consolidation and provide notice regarding loan consolidation (see S. 835), S5059 [9AP]

Financial Literacy and Education Coordinating Committee: establish (see S. 1470), S10045 [28JY]

Financial Literacy Commission: establish (see S. 1532), S10618 [31JY]

Financial Literacy for Youth Month: designate (see S. Res. 48), S1977 [5FE] (see H. Res. 127), H1641 [5MR]

Firefighters: establish a scientific basis for new firefighting technology standards and improve coordination of training for and responding to terrorist attacks and other emergencies (see S. 321), S1977 [5FE] (see H.R. 545), H318 [5FE]

Foreign countries: express that student travel is a vital component of the educational process (see H. Con. Res. 131), H2515 [31MR]

Francis, Norman C.: tribute (see S. Con. Res. 57), S8726 [26JN]

Free Enterprise Education Week: establish (see H. Con. Res. 253), H7617 [24JY]

Freedom of religion: constitutional amendment on protection (see H.J. Res. 46), H3052 [9AP]

GAO: conduct an investigation of the high price of college textbooks (see H.R. 3567), H11701 [20NO]

General Education Provisions Act: clarify definition of a student relative to family educational and privacy rights (see H.R. 516), H268 [31JA]

Grand Teton National Park: allow Wyoming to retrieve fair value for State lands placed in trust for school revenue purposes (see S. 273), S1870 [4FE]

———allow Wyoming to retrieve fair value for State lands placed in trust for school revenue purposes (S. 273), consideration (see H. Res. 258), H4976 [4JN]

Head Start National Reporting System on Child Outcomes: condition the implementation of assessment procedures (see S. 1620), S11568 [16SE] (see H.R. 2945), H7783 [25JY]

Head Start Program: designate certain Head Start centers as Centers of Excellence in Early Childhood (see S. 1474), S10045 [28JY]

———improve provisions relating to updating population data (see S. 1593), S11245 [9SE]

———increase reservation of funds for programs for low-income families with very young children (see S. 1444), S9708 [22JY]

———provide additional funding for States with increased numbers of children eligible for participation (see H.R. 2563), H5713 [23JN]

———reauthorize (see S. 1940), S15812 [24NO]

———reauthorize and improve (see S. 1483), S10140 [29JY] (see H.R. 2210), H4734 [22MY]

———reauthorize and improve (H.R. 2210), consideration (see H. Res. 336), H7453 [23JY]

———require parental consent for nonemergency intrusive physical examinations (see S. 1699), S12277 [1OC] (see H.R. 3130), H8381 [17SE]

———tribute (see H. Res. 238), H4204 [15MY]

Health: declare adequate pain care research, education, and treatment as national health priorities (see H.R. 1863), H3452 [29AP]

———ensure that children at highest risk for asthma, vision, hearing, and other health problems are identified and treated (see S. 1004), S5771 [6MY]

———establish grants to improve nutrition, increase physical activity, and prevent obesity (see S. 1172), S7234 [3JN]

———expand applicability of laws preventing governmental discrimination against health care entities who refuse to perform or provide training in performing abortions (see S. 1397), S9328 [14JY] (see H.R. 3664), H12918 [8DE]

———promote organ donation (see S. 573), S3253 [6MR] (see H.R. 399), H217 [28JA]

———provide for uterine fibroid research and education (see S. 1087), S6707 [20MY] (see H.R. 2157), H4367 [20MY]

———raise awareness, and create educational programs, concerning eating disorders (see H.R. 873), H1331 [25FE]

———strengthen programs for stroke education, prevention, and treatment (see H.R. 3658), H12918 [8DE]

Health care professionals: establish a psychology post-doctoral fellowship program specializing in underserved treatment areas (see S. 65), S36 [7JA]

———establish demonstration programs to encourage physicians to practice in rural settings (see S. 1868), S14964 [17NO] (see H.R. 3512), H11391 (see H.R. 3512), H11514 [18NO]

———implement an education loan repayment program for pharmacists (see S. 648), S3881 [18MR] (see H.R. 3591), H12307 [21NO]

———make certain clinical psychology graduate programs eligible to participate in various health professions loan programs (see S. 74), S36 [7JA]

———make social work students and schools eligible for certain programs and grants, and establish a social work training program (see S. 77), S36 [7JA]

———revise and extend certain education programs for physical and occupational therapy (see S. 61), S36 [7JA]

Height, Dorothy I.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 1266), S7876 [13JN] (see H.R. 1821), H3353 [11AP]

———tribute (see H. Con. Res. 68), H1465 [27FE]

Higher Education Act: amend (see H.R. 3180), H8949 [25SE]

———amend relative to the Federal Pell Grant maximum amount (see S. 184), S1069 [16JA]

———amend relative to the qualifications of foreign schools (see S. 570), S3253 [6MR]

———amend to address rising cost of postsecondary education (see H.R. 3311), H9613 [16OC]

———amend to enhance literacy in finance and economics (see S. 1800), S13660 [30OC] (see S. 1968), S15975 [25NO]

———amend to provide for variable interest rates on student loans (see S. 1742), S12737 [16OC]

———eligibility standards for institutions offering accredited distance education programs (see H.R. 2913), H7782 [25JY]

———enhance international education programs (see H.R. 3077), H8216 [11SE]

———ensure graduate opportunities in postsecondary education (see H.R. 3076), H8216 [11SE]

———expand and extend the eligibility of Hispanic-serving institutions for assistance (see H.R. 2108), H4130 [14MY]

———expand eligibility requirement of predominantly Black colleges and universities (see H.R. 3151), H8490 [23SE]

———extend loan forgiveness for certain loans to certified or licensed teachers and provide grants that promote teacher certification and licensing (see S. 227), S1668 [28JA]

———improve opportunity for Federal student loan borrowers to consolidate their loans at reasonable interest rates (see H.R. 2504), H5551 [18JN]

———incorporate results from the Fed Up Initiative which identifies outdated or burdensome regulations (see H.R. 12), H51 [7JA]

———permit refinancing of student consolidation loans and increase Pell Grant maximum awards (see H.R. 2505), H5551 [18JN]

———permit refinancing of student consolidation loans and permit student freedom to select a loan consolidator (see H.R. 2711), H6603 [10JY]

———prevent sex offenders subject to involuntary civil commitments from receiving Federal student financial aid (see H.R. 3385), H10129 [29OC]

———provide deferments and interest payments for borrowers of student loans who are called to active military duty (see H.R. 1168), H1689 [10MR]

———provide grants for homeland security scholarships (see S. 479), S2920 [27FE]

———reauthorize provisions relative to teacher preparation (see H.R. 2211), H4734 [22MY]

———reauthorize provisions relative to teacher preparation (H.R. 2211), consideration (see H. Res. 310), H6347 [8JY]

———repeal provisions prohibiting persons convicted of drug offenses from receiving student financial assistance (see H.R. 685), H390 [11FE]

———student assistance eligibility standards for institutions offering accredited distance education programs (see S. 1203), S7476 [5JN]

———technical amendments (see S. 901), S5342 [11AP]

———withhold Federal financial assistance from students who have engaged in hazing (see H.R. 1207), H1745 [11MR]

History: acknowledge African descendants of the transatlantic slave trade, recognize injustices suffered, and work to improve the situation of Afro-descendant communities in Latin America and the Caribbean (see H. Con. Res. 47), H705 [13FE]

———establish academies for teachers and students of American history and civics and a national alliance of teachers of American history and civics (see S. 504), S3086 [4MR] (see H.R. 1078), H1515 [4MR]

House of Representatives: donation of used computer equipment to public schools (see H.R. 183), H58 [7JA]

Housing: provide discounted housing for teachers and other school staff in certain rural and low-population States (see S. 1205), S7476 [5JN]

———provide for one percent FHA mortgage loan downpayments for teachers and public safety officers to purchase homes within employing jurisdictions (see S. 1849), S14451 [11NO]

Human Genome Month: designate (see S. Con. Res. 10), S2920 [27FE]

Immigration: assist aliens transplanted as children in continuing their education and successfully integrating into society (see H.R. 84), H54 [7JA]

———limit issuance of student and diversity immigrant visas to Saudi Arabian nationals and aliens from countries supporting terrorism or not cooperating fully with U.S. antiterrorism efforts (see H.R. 488), H243 [29JA]

———permit admission of nonimmigrant students and visitors who are spouses or children of permanent resident aliens (see H.R. 2590), H5814 [24JN]

———provide permanent resident status for certain long-term resident workers and college-bound students and modify the worldwide level of family-sponsored immigrants in order to promote family unification (see H.R. 1830), H3408 [12AP] (see H.R. 3271), H9375 [8OC]

———repeal authorities relative to H-1B visas for temporary skilled workers (see H.R. 2688), H6464 [9JY]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: amend to improve early intervention programs for infants and toddlers with disabilities (see H.R. 1237), H1811 [12MR]

———authorize school personnel to discipline children with disabilities who engage in certain dangerous behavior (see H.R. 863), H704 [13FE]

———authorizing appropriations (see S. 133), S133 [9JA] (see S. 939), S5483 [29AP] (see H.R. 823), H702 (see H.R. 864), H704 [13FE] (see H.R. 1094), H1640 [5MR] (see H.R. 1398), H2269 [20MR] (see H.R. 1564), H2702 [2AP]

Individuals with Disabilities Education Act: ensure that children with disabilities who are homeless or are wards of the State have access to special education services (see S. 1619), S11568 [16SE]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: establish a method to provide outcome-based funding increases to States (see H.R. 1576), H2703 [2AP]

———establish high cost funds to assist local educational agencies in providing education to high need children (see S. 890), S5342 [11AP]

———provide options to States to innovate and improve the education of disabled children by expanding choices for students and parents (see H.R. 1373), H2268 [20MR]

———reauthorize (see S. 1248), S7831 [12JN] (see H.R. 1350), H2131 [19MR]

———reauthorize (H.R. 1350), consideration (see H. Res. 206), H3450 [29AP]

———reduce paperwork for special education teachers (see H.R. 464), H242 [29JA]

———use of local funds to provide additional funding for Elementary and Secondary Education Act programs (see H.R. 1502), H2472 [27MR]

Irish Peace Process Cultural and Training Program: extend (see S. 1479), S10140 [29JY] (see H.R. 2655), H6263 [26JN]

IRS: establish an earned income credit public awareness campaign (see H.R. 2756), H7019 [16JY]

Kids Love a Mystery Month: establish (see H. Con. Res. 334), H11701 [20NO]

Languages: strengthen national security through expansion and improvement of foreign language study (see H.R. 3676), H12919 [8DE]

Lawyers and attorneys: provide financial assistance to law school graduates who choose to accept employment in a public interest position (see H.R. 2562), H5713 [23JN]

———provide funding for student loan repayment for public attorneys (see S. 1091), S6852 [21MY] (see H.R. 2198), H4528 [21MY]

Libraries: extend student loan forgiveness to school or public librarians in low income areas (see H.R. 2674), H6463 [9JY]

Local government: authorize grants to local educational agencies for teacher mentoring programs (see H.R. 1611), H2820 [3AP]

McCool, William C.: rename Guam South Elementary/Middle School of the Dept. of Defense Domestic Dependents Elementary and Secondary Schools System in honor (see H.R. 672), H390 [11FE]

Medgar Evers National Week of Remembrance: designate (see S. Con. Res. 51), S7541 [9JN] (see S. Con. Res. 54), S7718 [11JN]

———support (see H. Con. Res. 220), H5366 [12JN]

Medicare: clarify congressional intent regarding counting of residents in a nonprovider setting for purposes of making payments for medical education (see S. 1897), S15286 [20NO]

———eliminate geographic physician work adjustment factor, provide incentives to attract educators and clinical practitioners to underserved areas, and revise certain wage adjustments for skilled nursing facilities (see S. 36), S35 [7JA]

———expand medical residency training programs in geriatric medicine and provide for reimbursement of care coordination and assessment services (see H.R. 102), H55 [7JA]

———extend eligibility periods for geriatric graduate medical education, expand medical residency training programs in geriatric medicine, and provide reimbursement of care coordination and assessment services (see S. 387), S2456 [13FE]

———improve access to diabetes self-management training by designated certified diabetes educators (see H.R. 3194), H8950 [25SE]

———provide regulatory relief, appeals process reforms, contracting flexibility, and education improvements (see S. 1332), S8559 [25JN]

Mendez, Gonzalo and Felicitas: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 200), H4738 [22MY]

Mental health: increase number of well-trained mental health service professionals providing clinical mental health care to children and adolescents (see S. 1223), S7619 [10JN] (see H.R. 1359), H2131 [19MR]

———protect children and their parents from being coerced into administering controlled substances in order to attend school (see S. 1390), S9244 [10JY] (see H.R. 2089), H4130 [14MY]

———protect children and their parents from being coerced into administering psychotropic medication in order to attend school (see H.R. 1170), H1743 [11MR]

———provide assistance to train teachers of children with autism spectrum disorders (see S. 1422), S9592 [17JY] (see H.R. 1700), H3052 [9AP]

Museum and Library Services Act: reauthorize (see S. 238), S1736 [29JA] (see S. 888), S5342 [11AP] (see H.R. 13), H52 [7JA]

Museums: establish a commission to study the establishment of a national education museum and archive (see H.R. 598), H320 [5FE]

Narwhal (U.S.S.): transfer to the National Submarine Science Discovery Center in Newport, KY (see H.R. 2794), H7169 [18JY]

National Apprenticeship Act: ensure that apprenticeship program applications are processed in a fair and timely manner (see H.R. 1660), H2937 [8AP]

National Center for Social Work Research: establish (see S. 73), S36 [7JA] (see H.R. 844), H703 [13FE]

National Character Counts Week: designate (see S. Res. 245), S12737 [16OC]

National Charter Schools Week: designate (see S. Res. 123, 125), S5484 [29AP]

———support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 204), H3452 [29AP]

National Chemistry Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 395), H9381 [10OC]

National Child Care Worthy Wage Day: designate (see S. Res. 122), S5484 [29AP]

National Civilian Conservation Corps Day: designate (see S. Res. 46), S1977 [5FE]

National Commission on Youth Crime and School Violence: establish (see H.R. 656), H327 [7FE]

National Day To Prevent Teen Pregnancy: designate (see S. Con. Res. 18), S3505 [11MR]

National Endowment for the Arts: repeal State grant limitations (see H.R. 1490), H2471 [27MR]

National Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities Act: increase certain education funding to improve access to the arts (see H.R. 3248), H9214 [2OC]

National Funeral Service Education Week: observance (see S. Con. Res. 70), S11754 [22SE] (see H. Con. Res. 183), H4204 [15MY]

National Guard: extend period of eligibility for survivors' and dependents' education benefits for members who are involuntarily ordered to full-time duty (see H.R. 2164), H4367 [20MY]

National Internet Safety Month: support goals and ideals and raise awareness and encourage education about safety on the Internet (see S. Res. 185), S8559 [25JN] (see H. Con. Res. 219), H5366 [12JN]

National Librarians Week: establish (see H. Con. Res. 155), H3408 [12AP]

National Mentoring Month: designate (see S. Res. 25), S1479 [23JA]

National Mesothelioma Awareness Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 317), H10236 [30OC]

National Nanotechnology Research and Development Program: establish (see H.R. 766), H699 [13FE]

———establish (H.R. 766), consideration (see H. Res. 219), H3681 [6MY]

National objectives: encourage lifelong learning by investing in public schools and improving access to and affordability of higher education and job training (see S. 8), S34 [7JA]

———improvement of system (see S. 4), S2522 [14FE]

National Safety Month: designate (see S. Res. 145), S6624 [19MY]

National School Counseling Week: designate (see S. Res. 44), S1871 [4FE]

National security: assist Federal agencies in addressing deficiencies in specialized personnel through student loan repayment, graduate student fellowships, and establishing a National Security Service Corps (see S. 589), S3504 [11MR]

National Veterans Awareness Week: designate (see S. Res. 204), S10140 [29JY]

National wildlife refuges: establish Theodore Roosevelt National Wildlife Refuge and Holt Collier Wildlife Interpretation and Education Center (see H.R. 2894), H7617 [24JY]

Native Americans: establish a program to provide assistance to institutions of higher education serving members of Indian tribes (see H.R. 2484), H5408 [16JN]

———improve services and facilities of Federal Indian health programs and encourage maximum participation of Indians in such programs (see H.R. 2440), H5266 [11JN]

———provide a Federal land exchange for the environmental, educational, and cultural benefit of the general public and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (see H.R. 1409), H2269 [20MR]

———provide grants to tribal colleges and universities to increase number of post-secondary degrees earned in early childhood education and related fields (see S. 1469), S10045 [28JY]

———provide student loan forgiveness to teachers who work in tribal colleges or universities (see S. 378), S2341 [12FE] (see H.R. 365), H170 [27JA]

———support the development of Native American Language Survival Schools (see S. 575), S3369 [7MR] (see H.R. 2362), H5043 [5JN] (see H.R. 2690), H6464 [9JY]

No Child Left Behind Act: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 1564), H2702 [2AP]

———ensure appropriate balance between resources and accountability (see S. 1189), S7476 [5JN]

———implementation (see S. Res. 22), S1069 [16JA]

———suspend certain amendments that are not fully funded (see H.R. 2366), H5043 [5JN]

NOAA: reauthorize coastal services, training, education, and technical support programs and establish a performance evaluation system (see H.R. 1026), H1463 [27FE]

NSF: authorize research projects to develop and assess novel uses of high-performance computer networks for use in science, mathematics, and technology education in schools (see H.R. 824), H702 [13FE]

———provide grants for digital and wireless network technology programs at historically Black colleges and universities, Hispanic-serving institutions, and tribal colleges and universities (see S. 196), S1144 [17JA] (see H.R. 2183), H4527 [21MY] (see H.R. 2272), H4737 [22MY] (see H.R. 2801), H7225 [21JY]

Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act: reauthorize Matching Grant Program for School Security (see H.R. 2685), H6464 [9JY]

Pearson, Levi: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3287), H9380 [10OC]

Pell Grant Program: modify computation of eligibility relative to certain recently unemployed individuals (see S. 1348), S8725 [26JN]

Pensions: exempt elementary and secondary school teachers from Federal age discrimination laws relative to voluntary early retirement incentive plans (see H.R. 1893), H3570 [30AP]

Prayer: constitutional amendment on voluntary school prayer (see H.J. Res. 7), H60 [7JA] (see H.J. Res. 68), H8381 [17SE]

Public Health Service: promote organ donation and facilitate interstate linkage and 24-hour access to State donor registries (see S. 376), S2340 [12FE]

Public Health Service Act: authorize grants for education, screening, and treatment relative to preventing diabetic foot complications and lower extremity amputations (see H.R. 3203), H9032 [30SE]

Public housing: repeal requirements for residents to engage in community service and complete economic self-sufficiency programs (see H.R. 1431), H2311 [25MR]

Public welfare programs: ensure fair treatment and due process protections for enhanced data collection and reporting requirements under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (see S. 770), S4702 [2AP]

———improve provision of education and job training under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (see S. 262), S1813 [30JA]

———increase limit on vocational education training to be counted as work activity under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (see S. 327), S2051 [6FE]

———permit States to create a program that allows individuals to obtain post-secondary or vocational education under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (see S. 603), S3620 [12MR]

———promote financial education under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program and allow such education to count as a work activity under that program (see S. 813), S4957 [8AP]

Puxico, MO: transfer control of the Mingo Job Corps Center from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to the Forest Service (see S. 1814), S13802 [3NO] (see H.R. 3433), H10339 [4NO]

Read Across America Day: designate (see S. Res. 69), S2920 [27FE]

Religion: recognize outstanding contributions of the faculty, staff, students, and alumni of Christian colleges and universities (see H. Res. 300), H6263 [26JN]

———tribute to Lutheran schools, students, parents, teachers, administrators, and congregations for contributions to education (see H. Res. 106), H1333 [25FE] (see H. Res. 106), H1394 [26FE]

Research: promote among universities, the public sector, and private enterprise (see H.R. 2391), H5088 [9JN]

Rhodes Scholarships: celebrate anniversary and establishment of the Mandela Rhodes Foundation (see S. Res. 187), S8726 [26JN]

Roads and highways: maintenance funding for public roads used by school buses serving certain Indian reservations (see S. 528), S3162 [5MR] (see H.R. 1107), H1641 [5MR]

Rogers, Fred M.: tribute (see S. Con. Res. 12), S2920 [27FE] (see S. Con. Res. 16), S3163 [5MR] (see H. Res. 111), H1466 [27FE]

Rural areas: provide job creation and assistance (see H.R. 137), H56 [7JA]

Saudi Arabia: support reform of education curriculum (see S. Con. Res. 14), S3163 [5MR] (see H. Con. Res. 242), H6706 [14JY]

SBA: establish the Native American Entrepreneurs Program (see S. 1488), S10140 [29JY]

———establish vocational and technical entrepreneurship development demonstration program (see H.R. 1387), H2269 [20MR]

———establish vocational and technical entrepreneurship development program (see S. 1254), S7831 [12JN]

Schools: curtail the use of high-stakes tests in elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 3315), H9613 [16OC]

———encourage later starting times for secondary school classes (see H. Con. Res. 135), H2703 [2AP]

———establish a pilot program to encourage certification of teachers in low-income, low-performing public elementary and secondary schools by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (see H.R. 1390), H2269 [20MR]

———establish State revolving funds for school construction (see H.R. 1844), H3451 [29AP]

———improve quality of interim alternative educational settings, provide more behavioral supports in schools, and support whole school interventions (see S. 1321), S8439 [24JN]

———prohibit transfer of students to schools that are at or above capacity (see H.R. 947), H1395 [26FE]

———provide a model for school districts based on experience of the District of Columbia in establishing fully accountable public alternatives to traditional public schools (see H.R. 2669), H6348 [8JY]

———provide a period of quiet reflection at the opening of certain schools on every school day (see S. 591), S3504 [11MR] (see H.R. 1202), H1745 [11MR]

———provide for secondary school reform (see S. 1554), S10906 [1AU]

———provide for the purchase of textbooks and establishment of the Textbook Recycling Program (see H.R. 1752), H3303 [10AP]

———provide grants for the repair, renovation, alteration, and construction of public elementary and secondary school facilities (see H.R. 1840), H3451 [29AP]

———provide grants to improve the infrastructure of elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 599), H321 [5FE]

———reduce class size through the use of fully qualified teachers (see H.R. 3450), H10457 [5NO]

———require States awarding State charter school grant program subgrants to give priority schools providing racially integrated educational experience (see H.R. 2147), H4254 [19MY]

———spending of a greater percentage of Federal tax dollars on children's classrooms (see H.R. 2884), H7616 [24JY]

———voucher program to provide school choice (see S. 1551), S10618 [31JY]

Science: permit Federal laboratories to aid surrounding communities in improving their efforts in science education (see H.R. 641), H322 [5FE]

———recognize the sequencing of the human genome as one of the most significant accomplishments of the past century and support goals and ideals of Human Genome Month and DNA Day (see H. Con. Res. 110), H2277 [24MR]

Senior citizens: establish grant program to provide financial and retirement education programs to reduce financial abuse and fraud among mid-life and older individuals (see S. 386), S2456 [13FE]

Social Security: restore children's insurance benefits for children of a certain age who attend postsecondary schools (see H.R. 3091), H8283 [16SE]

Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Act: provide certain relief for members of the reserve components who are attending postsecondary educational institutions when called or ordered to active duty (see H.R. 2721), H6706 [14JY]

Special education: reduce paperwork for special education teachers and make mediation mandatory for all legal disputes relative to individualized education programs (see S. 626), S3730 [13MR]

Sports: collect information from coeducational secondary schools on athletic participation (see S. 282), S1871 [4FE]

———prohibit institutions of higher education from unfairly imposing sanctions on student athletes (see H.R. 1363), H2131 [19MR]

SSI: increase incentives for working, saving, and pursuing an education (see H.R. 2187), H4527 [21MY]

States: condition receipt of certain funds on States requiring high school courses in American history and American government to graduate (see H.R. 3592), H12307 [21NO]

———provide educational opportunities for all students in State public school systems (see H.R. 236), H134 [8JA]

Students in Free Enterprise (organization): tribute (see H. Res. 107), H1396 [26FE]

Taxation: allow a business credit for donations for vocational educational purposes (see H.R. 2763), H7019 [16JY]

———allow a lump sum contribution to Coverdell education savings accounts whenever the contribution limit is increased (see H.R. 3230), H9213 [2OC]

———allow employers a tax credit to encourage employee volunteer services that aid science, mathematics, and engineering education in schools (see H.R. 3590), H12307 [21NO]

———allow exclusion of tax-exempt bonds issued for health care or educational purposes in determination of interest expenses of financial institutions (see H.R. 661), H389 [11FE]

———allow legally separated individuals to exclude U.S. savings bond income from gross income if used to pay higher education expenses (see H.R. 651), H327 [7FE]

———allow small business employers a credit for certain expenses for long-term training of employees in highly skilled small business trades (see S. 1625), S11648 [17SE]

———allow tax credit for contributions for scholarships to attend elementary and secondary schools, upgrading school facilities, and certain technology expenses (see H.R. 120), H56 [7JA]

———allow tax credit for contributions for the benefit of elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 282), H136 [8JA]

———allow tax credit for contributions to charitable organizations which provide scholarships for children to attend elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 385), H171 [27JA] (see H.R. 2347), H5043 [5JN]

———allow tax credits for certain elementary and secondary school expenses and contributions to charitable school-tuition organizations (see H.R. 611), H321 [5FE]

———clarify that church employees are eligible for the exclusion for qualified tuition reduction programs of charitable educational organizations (see H.R. 872), H1331 [25FE]

———creation of a new class of bonds for new school construction (see H.R. 740), H461 [12FE]

———designate educational empowerment zones in certain low-income areas and give a tax incentive to attract teachers to work in such areas (see H.R. 213), H59 [7JA]

———designate overpayments and contributions to the U.S. Library Trust Fund (see H.R. 190), H58 [7JA]

———encourage stronger mathematics and science programs at elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 3064), H8174 [10SE]

———enhance charitable contribution deductions for book donations and literacy (see S. 680), S4166 [20MR]

———exclude from gross income loan payments received under the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program (see S. 529), S3162 [5MR] (see H.R. 1522), H2514 [31MR]

———exclude qualified national service educational awards from gross income (see H.R. 2860), H7615 [24JY]

———expand incentives for construction and renovation of public schools (see S. 856), S5173 [10AP] (see H.R. 717), H460 [12FE] (see H.R. 930), H1394 [26FE]

———expand incentives for education (see H.R. 3412), H10236 [30OC]

———expand the Hope Scholarship credit for certain expenses and exempt certain Federal education grants when taking expenses into account (see H.R. 442), H242 [29JA]

———expand the Hope Scholarship credit to elementary and secondary school expenses (see H.R. 615), H321 [5FE]

———extend and expand the enhanced deduction for charitable contributions of computers to provide public access to computers (see H.R. 1131), H1679 [6MR]

———extend certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code (see S. 1896), S15187 [19NO]

———increase and enhance the Hope Scholarship Credit and repeal the Lifetime Learning Credit (see H.R. 3251), H9281 [7OC]

———increase deduction for teacher classroom supplies and expand to include qualified professional development expenses (see S. 695), S4325 [24MR] (see H.R. 785), H700 [13FE]

———increase the deduction for host families of foreign exchange and other students (see H.R. 869), H1331 [25FE]

———make higher education more affordable (see S. 174), S848 [15JA] (see S. 348), S2187 [11FE]

———make Hope Scholarship and Lifetime Learning Credits refundable and allow taxpayers to obtain short-term student loans by using the future refund of such credits as collateral for the loans (see H.R. 2150), H4254 [19MY]

———modify credit for holders of qualified zone academy bonds (see S. 1500), S10265 [30JY]

———provide a credit for charitable contributions to education investment organizations that provide assistance for elementary and secondary education (see H.R. 2234), H4735 [22MY]

———provide a credit for teachers and principals who work in certain low income schools (see H.R. 1643), H2821 [3AP]

———provide assistance with elementary and secondary educational costs to parents of disabled children (see H.R. 1575), H2703 [2AP]

———provide for a temporary ex-offender low-income housing credit to encourage the provision of housing, job training, and other essential services to ex-offenders (see H.R. 2166), H4367 [20MY]

———provide for disclosure of return information for student financial assistance purposes (see H.R. 3613), H12308 [21NO]

———provide tax credit for educational expenses incurred in attending public or private elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 499), H244 [29JA] (see H.R. 612), H321 [5FE]

———provide tax credit for elementary and secondary school personnel (see H.R. 614), H321 [5FE]

———provide tax credit for elementary and secondary school teachers (see H.R. 613), H321 [5FE]

———provide tax credit to teachers in rural or high unemployment areas or who achieve National Board for Professional Teaching Standards certification (see S. 857), S5173 [10AP] (see H.R. 3338), H9687 [17OC]

———repeal limits on the deduction for interest on education loans and make deduction permanent (see H.R. 3465), H10977 [6NO]

———repeal limits on the deduction of interest on education loans (see H.R. 1296), H1902 [13MR] (see H.R. 3384), H9981 [28OC]

———simplify Internal Revenue Code through revenue neutral proposals (see H.R. 1939), H3636 [1MY]

———treatment of amounts paid on behalf of Federal employees under Federal student loan repayment programs (see S. 512), S3086 [4MR] (see H.R. 1056), H1514 [4MR]

———treatment of certain expenses of elementary and secondary school teachers (see H.R. 3025), H8016 [5SE]

———treatment of certain postsecondary educational benefits provided by an employer to children of employees (see S. 1096), S6853 [21MY]

———treatment of employer contributions to college tuition plans and education savings accounts (see H.R. 3318), H9613 [16OC]

———treatment of higher education expenses (see H.R. 129), H56 [7JA] (see H.R. 826), H702 [13FE] (see H.R. 1304), H1952 [18MR]

———treatment of sale of certain animals associated with educational programs (see H.R. 1754), H3303 [10AP]

Teachers: assist local educational agencies in providing financial incentives to attract teachers to rural and high-poverty areas (see H.R. 2811), H7225 [21JY]

———establish a national teaching fellowship program to encourage individuals to enter, and remain, in the field of teaching at public schools (see H.R. 1805), H3352 [11AP]

———expand the eligibility for teacher loan forgiveness to provide additional incentives for teachers in economically depressed rural areas, territories, and Indian reservations (see H.R. 789), H700 [13FE]

———expand the teacher loan forgiveness programs under the guaranteed and direct student loan programs (see H.R. 2678), H6463 [9JY]

———extend student loan forgiveness to Head Start teachers (see S. 140), S203 [10JA] (see H.R. 2291), H4786 [2JN]

———increase amount of loan forgiveness (see H.R. 1751), H3303 [10AP]

———increase amount of student loan forgiveness and cancellation available to qualified teachers (see S. 110), S132 [9JA] (see H.R. 647), H322 [5FE]

———increase familiarity with the educational needs of gifted and talented students (see S. 1638), S11753 [22SE]

———increase student loan forgiveness to teachers in mathematics, science, and special education (see S. 291), S1871 [4FE] (see H.R. 438), H241 [29JA]

———increase student loan forgiveness to teachers in mathematics, science, and special education (H.R. 438), consideration (see H. Res. 309), H6347 [8JY]

Technology: make consumers, educational institutions, and libraries aware of digital rights management technologies included in the digital media products they purchase (see S. 1621), S11568 [16SE]

Television: provide grants to train court reporters and other individuals to become real-time writers to meet requirements for closed captioning of video programming (see S. 480), S2920 [27FE] (see H.R. 970), H1461 [27FE]

Trade Act: amend trade adjustment assistance program to establish a demonstration project to provide self-employment training and assistance to eligible adversely affected workers (see H.R. 1807), H3353 [11AP]

Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century: make certain amendments relative to Indian tribes and provide training and technical assistance to Native Americans interested in commercial vehicle driving careers (see S. 281), S1870 [4FE]

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit: support decision on University of Michigan affirmative action policies (see S. Res. 23), S1069 [16JA]

Unemployment: establish an emergency program to provide immediate education assistance for unemployed workers (see H.R. 3276), H9375 [8OC]

UNESCO: U.S. membership (see H. Con. Res. 4), H60 [7JA]

University of New Mexico: authorize Native American language demonstration program in consortium with the Linguistic Institute for Native Americans (see S. 1377), S9049 [8JY]

Veterans: improve and enhance certain benefits for survivors of veterans (see S. 1132), S6978 [22MY]

———permit use of education benefits for certain entrepreneurship courses and permit veterans enrolled in certain vocational rehabilitation programs to have self-employment as a vocational goal (see H.R. 1460), H2470 [27MR]

———recognize the importance of veterans to the U.S. and express support for the goals of Veterans Educate Today's Students (VETS) Day (see H. Con. Res. 178), H4011 [13MY]

Veterans' Advisory Committee on Education: extend (see H.R. 2294), H4787 [2JN]

Vietnam Veterans Memorial: authorize design and construction of a temporary education center (see S. 1076), S6624 [19MY]

Virgin River Dinosaur Footprint Preserve Act: allow available funds to be used for preservation, exploration, and preparation of paleontological resources for display, educational outreach, and related construction (see H.R. 2483), H5408 [16JN]

Water: establish marine and freshwater research, development, and demonstration programs to control and eradicate invasive species, educate the public, and restore ecosystems (see H.R. 1081), H1639 [5MR]

Women: establish programs to increase awareness and knowledge of women and health care providers with respect to gynecologic cancers (see H.R. 3438), H10339 [4NO]

———oppose any changes to Title IX prohibiting gender discrimination in educational and athletic programs (see S. Res. 153), S6979 [22MY] (see H. Res. 137), H1746 [11MR]

———reaffirm support for Title IX prohibiting gender discrimination in educational and athletic programs and its critical role in guaranteeing equal educational opportunities for women and girls (see S. Res. 40), S1813 [30JA]

Wooden, John: tribute (see H. Res. 411), H9812 [21OC]

Workforce Investment Act: provide for job training grant pilot program (see S. 988), S5725 [5MY]

———reauthorize (see S. 1627), S11648 [17SE]

World Year of Physics: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 301), H9477 [15OC]

Years of Foreign Language Study: designate (see S. Res. 170), S7832 [12JN]

YMCA: authorizing appropriations to implement program for teens providing productive activities during after-school hours (see S. 1201), S7476 [5JN]

Yosemite National Park: provide adequate school facilities (see H.R. 620), H321 [5FE]

Briefs

University of Michigan affirmative action policies: Harvard Black Law Students Association, Stanford Black Law Students Association, and Yale Black Law Students Association, E718-E722 [10AP]

Citations

Georgetown University Excellence in Teaching Faculty Award, S8122 [18JN]

Cost Estimates

Award Congressional Gold Medal to Joseph A. De Laine (S. 498): CBO, S8551 [25JN]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Improvement Act (S. 1248): CBO, S14795-S14798 [12NO]

Descriptions

Tennessee Governor's Schools, S3041 [4MR]

Essays

Dynamic DNA: Amira Anuar, E351 [4MR]

Growing Nutrition Right Here in Indiana: Caitlin Dunn, S3025 [3MR]

———Ryan Nigh, S3025 [3MR]

If I Could Change the World: Maria Beltran, E2022 [8OC]

If I Were President: Michael Barent, E352 [4MR]

Way My Life Is Going Now Is Just Perfect: Mario Argueta, E958 [15MY]

What Makes America Great: Alexander Edelen, E1075 [23MY]

———Colleen Wesley, E1075 [23MY]

———Steven Sikes, E1075 [23MY]

Why I'm Glad America Is a Nation of Immigrants: Elias Reisman, S8119 [18JN]

———Jessica Du, S8119 [18JN]

———Melissa Cheng, S8119 [18JN]

———Miranda Santucci, S8118 [18JN]

———Rachel Adams, S8118 [18JN]

Excerpts

Articles highlighting adversity faced by persons with limited English proficiency: U.S. English, Inc., E465 [13MR]

Factsheets

Education Funding, H6509-H6511 [10JY]

House Republican Record on Education Funding, H6503-H6505 [10JY]

House Republican Record on Pell Grants, H6513 [10JY]

National Great Blacks in Wax Museum and Justice Learning Center, H5240-H5243 [11JN]

Parental Attitudes Towards Sex Education: Coalition for Adolescent Sexual Health, E263 [13FE]

Histories

Loudoun Country Day School, E2005 [8OC]

Letters

American Dream Challenge Scholarship Program: Betsy Corey, E2254 [6NO]

———Nelia Lima, Bryan S. De Sa, and Alexander Paiva, E2254 [6NO]

Cesar Estrada Chavez Study Act: Andres F. Irlando, Cesar E. Chavez Foundation, S850 [15JA]

Chesapeake Bay legislation: Robert M. Ferris, Chesapeake Bay Foundation, S5068 [9AP]

———Robert S. Bloxom, Chesapeake Bay Commission, S5068 [9AP]

Clarify that administrative overhead costs for one-stop career development centers will be shared proportionately by all providers: L. Robert McConnell and Michelle Vaughan, National Rehabilitation Association, H3812 [8MY]

———Richard Fuller, Paralyzed Veterans of America, H3813 [8MY]

College Literacy in Finance and Economics (College LIFE) Act: Alan T. Rains, Jr., Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (organization), S13664 [30OC]

———Dara Duguay, Jump$tart Coalition, S13664 [30OC]

———Robert F. Duvall, National Council on Economic Education, S13664 [30OC]

Corp. for National and Community Service funding: several Governors, H7642 [25JY]

Education funding: Dan Fuller and Edward R. Kealy, Committee for Education Funding, S4250 [21MR]

———Roderick Paige, Sec. of Education, S96 [9JA]

Excellence in Economic Education Act funding: David McClain, Hawaii Council on Economic Education, S10951 [2SE]

———John B. Kelley, Hawaii Council on Economic Education, S10950 [2SE]

———John M. Knox, Hawaii Council on Economic Education, S10951 [2SE]

———Kristine Castagnaro, Hawaii Council on Economic Education, S10951 [2SE]

———Richard Rankin, Hawaii Council on Economic Education, S10951 [2SE]

———Will Sanburn, Hawaii Council on Economic Education, S10951 [2SE]

Farewell to parents: Virginia Franco, E1390 [27JN]

Financial Literacy and Education Coordinating Act: H. Patrick Swygert, Howard University, S10061 [28JY]

———Michael W. Naylor, AARP, S10061 [28JY]

———Robert F. Duvall, National Council on Economic Education, S10061 [28JY]

———Travis B. Plunkett, Consumer Federation of America, S10060 [28JY]

Firefighting Research and Coordination Act: several firefighting organizations, S2010 [5FE]

Foster Care Mentoring Act: Richard K. Armey, S9499 [16JY]

Head Start Program and afterschool programs funding: Judy Samelson, Afterschool Alliance (organization), S4346 [25MR]

———Sanford A. Newman and Miriam A. Rollin, Fight Crime—Invest in Kids (organization), S4346 [25MR]

Head Start School Readiness and Coordination Act: Marian Wright Edelman, Children's Defense Fund (organization), S10148 [29JY]

Imapct of budget proposals on veterans: Representative Spratt, Committee on the Budget (House), H2157 [20MR]

———several veterans organizations, H2157 [20MR]

———Steve A. Robertson, American Legion, H2157 [20MR]

Impact Aid Program funding: Senate Impact Aid Coalition, S11010 [3SE]

Impact of budget proposals on veterans: Edward R. Heath, Sr., DAV, H2548 [1AP]

———Joseph L. Fox, Sr., Paralyzed Veterans of America (organization), H2548 [1AP]

———Ronald F. Conley, American Legion, Ray C. Sisk, VFW and Edward R. Heath, Sr., DAV, H2548 [1AP]

Improving Education Results for Children With Disabilities Act: Representative Boehner, Committee on Education and the Workforce (House), H3530 [30AP]

———Representative Sensenbrenner, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H3530 [30AP]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act funding: Mary Swaim, S1354 [22JA]

International military education and training program funding for Indonesia contingent upon cooperation with U.S. efforts to combat terrorism and investigate terrorist attacks: Paul V. Kelly, Dept. of State, S1382 [23JA]

———Senator Allard, S1383 [23JA]

Librarian Education and Development Act: Emily Sheketoff, American Library Association, E1431 [9JY]

Maintenance funding for public roads used by school buses serving certain Indian reservations: Ben Chavez, Gallup-McKinley County, NM, Public Schools, S3182 [5MR]

———David J. Acosta, McKinley County, NM, S3183 [5MR]

———Earnest C. Becenti, Sr., McKinley County, NM, Board of Commissioners, S3183 [5MR]

———Karen S. White, Gallup-McKinley County, NM, Public Schools, S3183 [5MR]

———Tony Atkinson, San Juan County, UT, S3184 [5MR]

———Ty Lewis, Manuel Morgan and Lynn H. Stevens, San Juan County, UT, Commission, S3184 [5MR]

Nanotechnology Research and Development Act: David H. Guston, Rutgers University, E1817 [17SE]

National Chemistry Week goals and ideals: Michelle DeWitt, H9831 [28OC]

Pell Grant maximum amount: Charles L. Currie, Association of Jesuit Colleges & Universities, S4251 [21MR]

———David Ward and David Warren, Student Aid Alliance, S4250 [21MR]

Pharmacy Education Aid Act: several pharmaceutical organizations and associations, S3896 [18MR]

Realizing the Spirit of IDEA Act: several academic professionals, E645 [2AP]

———several mental health advocacy groups, E644 [2AP]

Resident Instruction and Distance Education Grants Program funding: several Members of Congress, H6651 [14JY]

Scholarship vouchers to provide school choice in the District of Columbia: Anthony A. Williams, Mayor of the District of Columbia, S11954 [25SE]

———Delegate Norton, S12118 [29SE]

———Iris J. Toyer and Darlene T. Allen, Parents United for the D.C. Public Schools (organization), S12119 [29SE]

———Kathy Patterson, S12119 [29SE]

———Lapria Johnson, H7988 [5SE]

———Paul Strauss, S12176 [30SE]

———Peter M. Branch, S11181 [8SE]

———Roderick R. Paige, Sec. of Education, S12035 [26SE]

———Theodore Cardinal McCarrick, S11151 [5SE], S11945 [25SE]

Strengthen restrictions on business affiliate sharing of medical information: Clint Trout, AIDS Healthcare Foundation, S13879 [4NO]

———Daniel E. Smith and Wendy K.D. Selig, American Cancer Society, S13878 [4NO]

———Ernest Hopkins, San Francisco AIDS Foundation, S13879 [4NO]

———John Gressman, San Francisco Community Clinic Consortium, S13878 [4NO]

———Michael D. Maves, AMA, S13878 [4NO]

———Representatives Emanuel and Walter B. Jones, S13879 [4NO]

———Steven M. Thompson, California Medical Association, S13878 [4NO]

Supreme Court pending hearing on University of Michigan affirmative action policies: Senator Clinton, S1138 [17JA]

Teacher classroom supplies tax deduction increase and expansion to include qualified professional development expenses: Diane Shust and Randall Moody, National Education Association, S6216 [14MY]

Tribal colleges and universities funding: Loretta De Long, S11607 [17SE]

Veterans Programs Improvement Act: Anthony J. Principi, Sec. of Veterans Affairs, S7033-S7037 [22MY]

Lists

Brownsville, TX, Porter High School football team and staff, E2448 [23NO]

Congressional Certificate of Merit award recipients, E904 [9MY]

Congressional Conference on Civic Education State delegations, S11560 [16SE]

Indiana Eighth Grade Youth Essay Contest winners, S3025 [3MR]

Lutheran schools in Delaware, H1479 [4MR]

Maryland Teacher of the Year award recipients, S6064 [13MY]

New Hampshire Excellence in Education Award recipients, S7132 [23MY]

New Jersey 11th Congressional District service academy nominees, E256 [13FE]

Organizations and businesses helping to promote civic education, E1958 [2OC], E2080 [17OC], E2264 [6NO], E2323 [19NO]

Organizations endorsing increasing maximum Pell Grant amount, S4250 [21MR]

Organizations opposed to H.R. 1350, Improving Education Results for Children With Disabilities Act, H3459 [30AP], E871 [6MY]

Organizations supporting full Individuals With Disabilities Education Act funding, S1197 [21JA]

Organizations supporting S. 387, Geriatric Care Act, S2464 [13FE]

South Carolina citizens who signed a petition to the Clarendon County School District Board of Trustees demanding equal educational opportunities for African Americans, H11485 [18NO]

Southwest, AK, Region School District and Teaching From Space Program participants, S9954 [25JY]

State Governor's schools, S3041 [4MR]

Supporters of S. 1172, Improved Nutrition and Physical Activity (IMPACT) Act, S7246 [3JN]

Texans endorsing benefits of participating in Head Start Program, H7523 [24JY]

Messages

Federal Drug and Substance Abuse Programs Review: President Bush, S7828 [12JN], H5345 [12JN]

Motions

Credit: prevent identity theft, improve use of and access to consumer reports, limit sharing of certain consumer information, and improve financial education and literacy (S. 1753), S13875, S13890 [4NO]

Employment: enhance the workforce investment system (H.R. 1261), H3817 [8MY]

Head Start Program: reauthorize and improve (H.R. 2210), H7592 [24JY]

Petitions and memorials

McKinley County, NM, Board of Commissioners: maintenance funding for public roads used by school buses serving certain Indian reservations, S3184 [5MR]

Navajo Nation, Rock Springs Chapter: maintenance funding for public roads used by school buses serving certain Indian reservations, S3183 [5MR]

Tri-State County Association: maintenance funding for public roads used by school buses serving certain Indian reservations, S3184 [5MR]

Poems

``America the Great,'' Mallory Braud, E1075 [23MY]

``Builder Builded a Temple'', S11212 [9SE]

``I Took a Piece of Plastic Clay'', S11212 [9SE]

``Tribute to Sonya Rendon Blacio and Mary P. McTeague,'' George Bilgere, E1382 [27JN]

``Tribute to William Linder,'' George Bilgere, E1382 [27JN]

Press releases

Education in the Arab State—Five Million Girls Still Denied Access to School: UNESCO, H4211 [19MY]

Head Start School Readiness and Coordination Act: Sarah Greene, National Head Start Association, S10148 [29JY]

Proclamations

Jackson City, OH, Schools Recipient of National Energy Education Development Project National Youth Award: Representative Ney, E1365 [26JN]

San Diego State University Institute on World Affairs Anniversary: Representative Susan Davis, E82 [28JA]

Tribute to Basel Alloush: Representative Ney, E1346 [25JN]

Tribute to Irving Fradkin: North Dakota Dollars for Scholars Governing Board, E2254 [6NO]

Tribute to Mater Dei School Class 6-B: Representative Ney, E185 [11FE]

Tribute to Nicole Jones: Representative Danny K. Davis, E1614 [25JY]

Tribute to Ramsey N. Alloush: Representative Ney, E1345 [25JN]

Proposals

John Wooden recipient of Presidential Medal of Freedom, E1579 [24JY]

Support student travel: Representative Norton, E513 [19MR]

Remarks in House

Abington, PA: Abington Senior High School recipient of Youth Service America (organization) and State Farm Cos., Foundation Harris Wofford Award, E1333 [24JN]

Afghanistan: women's programs funding, H9593 [16OC], H9627-H9630 [17OC], H10228 [30OC]

Africa: allocation of foreign aid, H7382 [23JY]

African Americans: convening of African American leadership summit, H4188-H4192 [15MY]

———improve public education systems and family involvement to reduce drug-related crime in the African American community, H10334 [4NO]

Albany State University: anniversary, E622 [31MR]

Alexandria, VA: tribute to West Potomac High School boys' and girls' crew teams, E1255 [13JN]

Alfred, Leanna Richard: American Institute for Public Service Jefferson Award recipient, E1264 [16JN]

Allen, Michael: Clemson University William C. Everhart Award recipient, E1756 [10SE]

American Education Week: observance, E2391 [22NO]

American Political Science Association: anniversary of Congressional Fellowship Program, E1554 [22JY], E1558, E1559, E1561, E1562, E1573, E1574 [23JY], E1580 [24JY], E1614, E1637 [25JY]

American Samoa: Head Start Program funding, H7559 [24JY]

Amherst, NY: tribute to Smallwood Drive School, E1166 [5JN]

Anaheim, CA: tribute to Anaheim City School District's literacy promotion, E824 [1MY]

Anchorage, AK: tribute to West Anchorage High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, E846 [1MY]

Ann Arbor, MI: Carpenter Elementary School recipient of Michigan Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Exemplary School award, E533 [20MR]

Antelope, CA: tribute to Center High School Top Ten Academic Seniors, E902 [9MY]

Anuar, Amira: Council for Agriculture Science and Technology essay contest winner for Connecticut's 3rd Congressional District, E351 [4MR]

Appropriations: require matching of funds spent for Iraq reconstruction efforts be spent for domestic priorities, H2670 [2AP], H3019-H3021 [9AP]

Armed Forces: allow certain active-duty personnel to elect to become eligible for educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill (H.R. 879), E280 [25FE]

———allow receipt of special pay by qualified dental officers while undergoing dental internship or residency training (H.R. 2287), E1101 [2JN]

———extend and protect student financial aid for postsecondary education, H4586 [22MY]

———extend and protect student financial aid for postsecondary education (H. Res. 158), E560 [25MR]

———extend time limitation for use of eligibility and entitlement to educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill (H.R. 1924), E1175 [9JN]

———increase amount of basic educational assistance for veterans under Montgomery GI Bill and eliminate reduction of basic pay for participation in the program (H.R. 1212), E435 [12MR]

———require States to charge in-State tuition rates to members and their dependents who are domiciled or stationed on active duty in that State (H.R. 1991), E874 [6MY]

Arvon, Manny: West Virginia School Superintendent of the Year award recipient, E1748 [9SE]

Ashland University: anniversary, E1957 [2OC]

Atlanta, GA: tribute to Lakeside High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, E1004 [21MY]

Australia: tribute to legislative intern exchange program with U.S., E226, E256 [13FE]

Ave Maria University: tribute, E1002 [21MY]

Aviation: improve training requirements for cabin crew members to prepare for potential threat conditions, H5229 [11JN]

Aynor, SC: Aynor High School recipient of Carolina First Bank Palmetto's Finest Award, E776 [12AP]

Bailey, Michelle: U.S. Achievement Academy U.S. National Honor Roll Award recipient, E1151 [5JN]

Baldwin, NY: tribute to Meadow Elementary School, E277 [25FE]

Baltimore, MD: authorize assistance for the National Great Blacks in Wax Museum and Justice Learning Center (H.R. 2424), H5239 [11JN]

Baraboo, WI: anniversary of Baraboo Public Library, E1283 [17JN]

Bartlett, Melissa Ellis: North Carolina Teacher of the Year award recipient, E830 [1MY]

Bayaud Industries (nonprofit organization): tribute, E1423 [8JY]

Beaulieu, Erin: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Virginia, E213 [13FE], E871 [6MY]

Beaver Falls, PA: anniversary of Carnegie Free Library, E1734 [9SE]

Beck, Katie: Pre-Teen America (organization) National Sr. Titleholder, E823 [1MY]

Belleville, NJ: tribute to James G. Shawger School No. 4, E2211 [4NO]

Belser, Andrew: Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and Council for Advancement and Support of Education Pennsylvania Professor of the Year award recipient, E2360 [20NO]

Beltran, Maria: Pleasant Grove, TX, Frederick Douglass Elementary School student essay contest winner, E2022 [8OC]

Berean Institute: anniversary, E134 [5FE]

Berkeley, CA: support creation of Ed Roberts Campus facility to support independent living for disabled individuals, E183 [11FE]

Beulah, CO: tribute to Mountain Park Environmental Center Earth Studies Program, E2396 [22NO]

Bishop, Mike: Credit Union National Association National Desjardins Youth Financial Education Award recipient, E264 [13FE]

Bloomsburg University: anniversary of Upward Bound Program, E1542 [21JY]

Boucher, Charles: Rhode Island Teacher of the Year award recipient, E828 [1MY]

Boulder, CO: tribute to Boulder City High School Athletes of the Month, E441 [12MR]

Bowles, Darrell, II: Tennessee Federation Council for Exceptional Children ``Yes I Can!'' award recipient, E692 [7AP]

Bradford, John: Pennsylvania Middle School Association Male Middle School Student of the Year award recipient, E563 [25MR]

Bramble (vessel): convey Coast Guard cutter, upon decommissioning, to the Port Huron Museum of Arts and History (H.R. 517), H3981-H3983 [13MY], E995 [19MY]

Briggs, Harry and Eliza: award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 3287), H11484-H11487 [18NO]

Bronx, NY: tribute to Morris High School robotics team, E480 [17MR]

Brooklyn, NY: tribute to Shirley Gralla Girls' Elementary School, E1038 [21MY]

Brown, Mike: Phi Beta Mu (fraternal organization) Outstanding Young Bandmaster in Texas Award recipient, E1290 [18JN]

Brownsville, TX: tribute to Porter High School football team, E2448 [23NO]

Budget: allocation of funds, H1370-H1377 [26FE], H7334 [23JY]

———combat waste, fraud, and abuse, H9080 [1OC], H9986 [29OC]

———impact of Bush administration proposals on Hispanic Americans, H1476 [4MR]

Bush, President: evaluation of administration, H6873 [16JY]

Bushinski, Erica: LeGrand Smith Scholarship winner, E945 [14MY]

Business and industry: address loss of manufacturing base and technology jobs through application of fairer taxation and through math and science education initiatives, H2837 [7AP]

———establish position of Under Sec. of Commerce for Manufacturing and Technology and manufacturing research and implementation program, and promote manufacturing education (H.R. 2908), E1626 [25JY]

California: tribute to Portuguese Education Foundation of Central California, E2410 [22NO]

California League of Middle Schools: tribute to Educator of the Year award nominees, E2508 [8DE]

California Missions Foundation: support efforts to restore and repair Spanish colonial and mission-era missions in California and to preserve artworks and artifacts of these missions (H.R. 1446), H9697-H9699 [20OC], E2090 [20OC], E2109, E2116 [21OC]

California State University: dedication of Steve and Nini Horn Center, E936 [13MY]

Case Western Reserve University: tribute to Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing alumni, E1230 [11JN]

Catholic schools: tribute (H. Res. 26), H143-H147 [27JA], E86 [28JA], E114 [29JA], E200 [12FE]

Cauthon, Jessica: LeGrand Smith Scholarship winner, E961 [15MY]

Center for Civic Education: tribute, E1940 [1OC]

Ceres, CA: anniversary of Ceres High School Future Farmers of America (organization), E1121 [4JN]

Chamberlain, Robert: Oxford University Rhodes Scholarship recipient, E22 [8JA]

Champion, Ben: Oxford University Rhodes Scholarship recipient, E22 [8JA]

Charleston, WV: tribute to Clay Center for the Arts and Sciences, H7114 [18JY]

Chicago, IL: tribute to the Chicago Academy, H6372 [9JY]

Children and youth: establish Child Care Provider Development and Retention Grant Program, Child Care Provider Scholarship Program, and child care provider health benefits program (H.R. 2377), E1162 [5JN]

———impact of cultural changes and influences, H5167-H5171 [10JN]

———impact of sexual activity on mental health of teenagers, H4796 [3JN]

———provide grants to State child welfare systems, increase Social Security match for private agencies receiving child welfare training funds, and authorize loan forgiveness to child welfare workers (H.R. 2437), E1219 [11JN]

———provide opportunities to improve the lives of all children and enable them to reach their fullest potential (H.R. 936), E304 [27FE]

———provide vouchers for the purchase of educational books for children participating in the WIC program (H.R. 2795), E1531 [18JY]

———reduce and prevent underage drinking, H8263 [16SE]

———reform child welfare systems, E24 [8JA]

———reform foster care systems, H11125 [7NO]

———support efforts to promote greater awareness of the need for youth mentors and increased involvement with youth through mentoring (H. Res. 25), H147-H150 [27JA], E102 [29JA], E128 [4FE]

———tribute to Operation Respect, Inc., and Peter Yarrow for anti-bullying, compassion, and tolerance programs (H. Res. 161), H3411-H3415 [29AP], E566 [25MR], E863 [5MY]

Children's Creative Festival (organization): tribute, E1423 [8JY]

Children's Defense Fund (organization): tribute, E764 [11AP]

Citrus County, FL: tribute to Key Training Center, E1535 [18JY]

Civic Works, Inc.: anniversary, E1686 [4SE]

Civil rights: affirmative action policies, H2315 [26MR]

———provide equal access to opportunity in education, business, and employment and support affirmative action programs in securing such equal access, H1493 [4MR], E362 [4MR]

Clermont, FL: tribute to Green Isle Children's Ranch, E896 [9MY]

Cleveland, OH: anniversary of Benedictine High School, E1410 [8JY]

———anniversary of School of Ukrainian Studies, E1310 [20JN], E2075 [17OC]

Clevenger, Thomas: LeGrand Smith Scholarship finalist, E1368 [26JN]

Cole, Josie: LeGrand Smith Scholarship winner, E965 [15MY], E1365 [26JN]

College Savings Month: support goals and ideals (H. Con. Res. 270), H9398-H9400 [15OC]

Colleges and universities: acceptance of conservative faculty on campuses, H8936 [25SE], H9742 [21OC]

———authorize grants for institutions of higher education serving Asian Americans and Pacific Islander Americans (H.R. 333), E52 [8JA]

———award grants to highly qualified teacher-training programs at minority-serving institutions of higher education, H6369, H6370, H6373 [9JY]

———education savings options, H6683 [14JY]

———establish and strengthen post-secondary programs and courses in traditional American history, free institutions, and Western civilization (H.R. 2336), E1127 [4JN]

———expand and enhance post-baccalaureate opportunities at Hispanic-serving institutions (H.R. 2238), H5099 [10JN]

———expand opportunities for postsecondary education (H.R. 3039), E1746 [9SE]

———historically Black colleges and universities funding, H6639 [14JY], E1524 [18JY]

———increase maximum Pell Grant amount, H11622-H11628 [19NO]

———provide greater academic freedom for institutions of higher education (H.R. 838), E245 [13FE]

———recognize contributions of historically Black colleges and universities, H8370 [17SE]

———recognize contributions of historically Black colleges and universities (H. Res. 86), H675 [13FE]

———student financial aid programs, H2693 [2AP]

———tribute to Independent 529 Plan for assisting families in paying for tuition (H. Res. 378), H9826-H9830 [28OC]

———tribute to U.S. war college system, H2839 [7AP]

Colmery, Harry W.: award Presidential Medal of Freedom posthumously (H. Con. Res. 257), E2395 [22NO]

Colorado: preserve land held in trust as open space and exempt such land from the requirement that they generate income for the common schools (H.R. 639), E166 [6FE]

Colorado Mountain College: tribute, E1399 [27JN]

Columbus, OH: dedication of plaque honoring Dominican Sisters of St. Mary of the Springs Academy faculty and alumni, E1726 [5SE]

———tribute to Greater Columbus Arts Council's Children of the Future Program, E306 [27FE]

Commerce City, CO: tribute to Adams City High School Marine Corps Junior ROTC program, E2470 [8DE]

Commission To Educate Our Nation's Teachers and Students on Financial Literacy Skills: establish (H.R. 2990), H7798 [3SE]

Committee for Citizen Awareness: tribute to efforts to promote civic education, E1351 [25JN], E1957 [2OC], E2079 [17OC], E2264 [6NO], E2323 [19NO]

Committee on Education and the Workforce (House): majority party appointments (H. Res. 70), H416 [12FE]

Community Reinvestment Act: anniversary, E2104 [21OC]

Compact of Free Association: education funding, E2176 [30OC]

Computers: enhance digital accessibility for all individuals, E311 [27FE]

———provide unexpended universal service funds to low-income schools for updating of computer hardware (H.R. 94), E1 [8JA]

Congress: accomplishments, H9690 [20OC]

———accomplishments of the 108th Congress, H6873 [16JY], H7229 [22JY], H12880 [8DE]

Congressional Conference on Civic Education: convene, E1816 [17SE]

———report on young people's attitudes on the political process, E2404 [22NO]

``Constitution Translated for Kids'': tribute, E881 [7MY]

Constitutional amendments: right to a quality public education, H2460 [27MR]

Constitution—U.S.: importance of Christianity, H8009-H8013 [5SE]

Cooperative Association of States for Scholarships: funding, H7377 [23JY]

Corp. for National and Community Service: funding, H5554 [19JN], H7637, H7650, H7668 [25JY], H8023 [9SE], H8226 [16SE], H8810, H8812, H8814 [24SE], E1644, E1653 [25JY]

———National Service Trust funding, H2788-H2792 [3AP]

Corpus Christi, TX: tribute to Flour Bluff High School Navy Junior ROTC program, E921 [9MY]

Costello, Helen: Society of the Religious of the Sacred Heart St. Madeleine Sophie Barat Award recipient, E2325 [19NO]

CP Federal Credit Union: Credit Union National Association National Desjardins Youth Financial Education Award recipient, E283 [25FE]

Crawford, Shelby: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Arkansas, E888 [7MY]

Crime: provide grants for public information campaigns to educate racial and ethnic minorities about domestic violence (H.R. 3425), H10134 [30OC], E2186 [31OC]

Cuba: prohibit funding to enforce regulations that would eliminate educational exchanges, H8050-H8052 [9SE]

Culver-Stockton College: anniversary, E85 [28JA]

Dallas, TX: tribute to Booker T. Washington High School, E141 [6FE]

De Laine, Joseph A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 3287), H11484-H11487 [18NO]

Dearborn, MI: anniversary of Whitmore-Bolles Elementary School, E968 [15MY]

DeBates, Bryan: Time Warner Cable Crystal Apple Award recipient, E1635 [25JY]

Deland, FL: St. Barnabas Episcopal School recipient of Dept. of Education No Child Left Behind-Blue Ribbon Schools award, E2163 [30OC]

DeNiro, Kathy: MetLife Inc./National Association of Secondary School Principals Middle Level Principal of the Year Award recipient, E1314 [20JN]

Denton, TX: Denton Housing Authority recipient of National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials Merit Awards, E2378 [21NO], E2390 [22NO]

———tribute to Denton High School Chorale, H3687 [7MY]

Denver, CO: tribute to East High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, E994 [19MY]

Dept. of Agriculture: International Food for Education and Child Nutrition Program funding, H4211 [19MY], H12881 [8DE]

Dept. of Defense: Impact Aid Program funding, H6516, H6520 [10JY]

———impact of spending priorities on social and domestic programs, H162 [27JA]

Dept. of Education: collect all grant repayments and redirect funds to low-income and historically low-achieving school districts, H6371 [9JY]

———conduct a study of the dropout rate of Native Americans and students who reside in American Samoa, Northern Mariana Islands, and Guam (H.R. 1486), E1076 [23MY]

———conduct study to determine State compliance costs relative to the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act, H3530 [30AP]

———GAO audit, H4262 [20MY]

———provide assistance to families of teachers or school employees killed by violence while performing school duties (H.R. 416), E79 [28JA]

———provide specific waiver authority to respond to a war or other military operation or national emergency, H4587 [22MY]

———provide specific waiver authority to respond to a war or other military operation or national emergency (H.R. 1412), H2522-H2527 [1AP], E561 [25MR], E663 [3AP]

———provide student loan forgiveness to graduates who enter into certain public service (H.R. 1306), E487 [18MR]

Dept. of HHS: award grants to associate degree schools of nursing and professional nursing organizations to improve nursing education (H.R. 2053), E917 [9MY]

———establish, promote, and support a comprehensive prevention, research, and medical management referral program for hepatitis C virus infection (H.R. 3539), E2360 [20NO]

———give grant preference to States that require schools to allow students to self-administer medication for asthma or anaphylaxis (H.R. 2023), H3647 [6MY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: determine percentage of frontline transit employees who have received training in emergency preparedness and response, H5751 [24JN]

Dept. of HUD: provide grants to States, local governments, and nonprofit organizations for education programs on predatory lending and establish a toll-free number for complaints (H.R. 1865), E815 [30AP]

Dept. of Labor: provide technical assistance to local boards for accounting and program operation practices and establish a system for States to share information on practical workforce investment activities, H3816 [8MY]

Dept. of State: require the inclusion in annual country reports on human rights practices of information on the extent of promotion of violence and hatred in foreign school curriculums, H6731 [15JY]

———revise geographic definition of U.S. to include U.S. territories for purposes of educational travel from a foreign area posting, H6808 [15JY]

Dept. of the Interior: conduct special resource study of sites associated with Cesar E. Chavez and the farm labor movement to determine appropriate methods for their preservation and interpretation (H.R. 1034), E323 [27FE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: improve educational assistance programs for apprenticeship or other on-job training (H.R. 1716), E752 [11AP]

———reinstate the vocational training program for certain low-income veterans (H.R. 966), E334 [27FE]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: increase overall funding through reductions in tax cuts, H6523, H6524, H6547, H6548 [10JY]

Des Moines, IA: tribute to Central Academy for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, E504 [18MR]

Detroit, MI: anniversary of Detroit Historical Museum, E1529 [18JY]

Disabled: improve access to printed instructional materials used by blind or other print-disabled persons in elementary and secondary schools (H.R. 490), H231 [29JA], E109 [29JA]

———improve education for children with special needs by encouraging innovative approaches to parental involvement and flexibility, E536 [20MR]

———tribute to the Javits-Wagner-O'Day Program, E472 [13MR]

DiSano, Lauren: EPA Health Fellows Environmental Health Fellows participant, E1780 [11SE]

Discovery Communications, Inc.: tribute to Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge finalists, E1896 [25SE]

Discrimination: protect rights and condemn attacks on Sikh Americans, H1961 [19MR]

Diseases: enhance research, training, and health information dissemination on urologic diseases (H.R. 1002), E2224 [4NO]

———increase awareness and improve treatment for kidney disease (H. Con. Res. 140), E692 [7AP]

———increase public awareness of scleroderma (H. Con. Res. 30), E139 [6FE]

———require a certain percentage of assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS be expended for abstinence education programs, H3574, H3583, H3586, H3612-H3617 [1MY]

District of Columbia: dedication of Jewish Primary Day School's new building, E2485 [8DE]

———provide low-income students who attend under-performing schools with scholarships to attend private school of choice (H.R. 2556), E1326 [23JN]

———scholarship vouchers to provide school choice, H7955-H7977, H7983-H7989 [5SE], H8060, H8061 [9SE], E1747 [9SE], E1761 [10SE], E1927 [30SE]

———tribute to D.C. Redwings Youth Program, E1543 [21JY]

———tribute to demonstration in support of affirmative action policies at colleges and universities, H2929-H2936 [8AP]

———tribute to Oyster Bilingual Elementary School, E2056 [16OC]

Dix Hills, NY: tribute to Half Hollow Hills East High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, E870 [6MY]

Domestic policy: national objectives priority assignments, H198-H204 [28JA]

Drug abuse: national drug control policy, H435 [12FE]

Duluth, MN: tribute to Duluth Central High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, E795 [29AP]

Dunham, Katherine: tribute (H. Con. Res. 62), E341 [27FE]

Dunn, Peggy Savage: Michigan Science Teachers' Association Elementary Science Teacher of the Year award recipient, E687 [7AP]

Eagle, ID: tribute to North Star Charter School, E1879 [24SE]

East Brunswick, NJ: tribute to East Brunswick High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, E390, E396 [7MR]

East Hartford, CT: tribute to Connecticut International Baccalaureate Academy graduating class, E1348 [25JN]

East Meadow, NY: tribute to McVey Elementary School, E2091 [20OC]

Economy: national objectives priority assignments, H1370-H1377 [26FE]

Education Land Grant Act: require the Dept. of Agriculture to pay costs of environmental reviews relative to conveyances (H.R. 108), H2874 [8AP]

Elder, Margaret: Disney American Teacher Award recipient, E1616 [25JY]

Eldersburg, MD: Liberty High School recipient of GRAMMY Signature School award, E906 [9MY]

Elementary and Secondary Education Act: amend Impact Aid Program relative to delivery of payments to local educational agencies (H.R. 932), H1362 [26FE]

———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2107), E954 [15MY]

———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2394), E2448 [23NO]

———effect of reduced Impact Aid Program funding on certain military service-dependent economies, H1357, H1376 [26FE], E304, E307 [27FE]

———encourage implementation or expansion of pre-kindergarten programs for students 4 years of age or younger (H.R. 3301), E2051 [15OC]

Elmont, NY: tribute to Gotham Avenue School, E775 [12AP]

Employment: clarify that administrative overhead costs for one-stop career development centers will be shared proportionately by all providers, H3812 [8MY]

———dislocated worker assistance programs funding, H6528 [10JY]

———enhance the workforce investment system (H.R. 1261), H3766, H3777-H3820 [8MY], E475 [13MR], E925, E926, E927 [9MY], E958, E965 [15MY]

———enhance the workforce investment system (H.R. 1261), amendment process, H3618 [1MY]

———enhance the workforce investment system (H.R. 1261), consideration (H. Res. 221), H3767, H3776 [8MY]

———enhance the workforce investment system (H.R. 1261), corrections in engrossment, H3821 [8MY]

———enhance the workforce investment system (H.R. 1261), motion to recommit, H3817, H3818 [8MY]

———ensure that centers and providers of training services meet specific employment needs of local employers and participants, H3810, H3811 [8MY]

———establish a vocational and technical education grant program (H.R. 2762), E1503 [17JY]

———exempt religious organizations operating Federal job training programs from religious discrimination laws in hiring, H3770-H3774, H3778-H3789 [8MY], H11559 [19NO], E926, E927 [9MY]

———extend age for eligibility for certain youth training programs, H3813, H3814 [8MY]

———include administrators of adult education and literacy programs on local workforce investment boards, H3809, H3810 [8MY]

———increase need-based funding to local workforce development boards, H3814, H3815 [8MY]

———provide assistance to women for nontraditional job training, H3772 [8MY]

———provide priority training for single parents, displaced homemakers and pregnant, single women under certain adult training programs, H3815 [8MY]

———vocational rehabilitation programs funding, E925 [9MY]

English language: reaffirm as official language of U.S., establish uniform English language rule for naturalization, and avoid misconstructions of English language texts of U.S. laws (H.R. 997), E464 [13MR]

Erie, PA: tribute to Collegiate Academy High School academic decathlon team, E741 [11AP]

Esperanza (organization): anniversary, E1358 [26JN], E1448 [11JY]

———tribute to Fiesta of Hope, E1448 [11JY]

Eugene, OR: anniversary of Pearl Buck Center, E2184 [31OC]

Fairfax, VA: anniversary of Paul VI Catholic High School, E2089 [20OC]

Family and Medical Leave Act: allow leave for parental involvement in educational and extracurricular activities, routine medical needs, and assistance to elderly relatives (H.R. 956), E323 [27FE]

FCC: allocate spectrum for the enhancement of wireless services and invest wireless spectrum auction proceeds for military and educational digital era preparedness (H.R. 1396), E545 [21MR]

Federal aid programs: increase overall funding for education, public health, and services for low-income and elderly persons through reductions in tax cuts, H6397-H6405 [9JY]

———limit the applicability of annual updates to the allowance for State and other taxes in the tables used in the Federal Needs Analysis Methodology relative to financial aid eligibility (H.R. 2485), E1269 [16JN]

———provide general revenue sharing and assistance for States and local governments (H.R. 2335), H5660 [19JN]

———reserve funds to provide special training, technical assistance, and professional development to eligible entities and staffs implementing Even Start programs (H.R. 1600), E680 [3AP]

———simplify Federal student financial aid process (H.R. 2956), E1651 [25JY]

Federal employees: increase annual and aggregate limits on student loan repayment by Federal agencies (S. 926), H9835, H9836 [28OC], E2143 [28OC], E2162 [30OC]

Ferguson, Audrey: Missouri Teacher of the Year award recipient, E1121 [4JN]

Ferris Foundation for Greater Education, Inc.: tribute, E100 [29JA]

Financial institutions: expand loan forgiveness and loan cancellation programs for teachers and nurses (H.R. 934), E870 [6MY]

Financial Literacy for Youth Month: designate (H. Res. 127), H2829-H2832 [7AP], E713 [9AP]

Firefighters: establish a scientific basis for new firefighting technology standards and improve coordination of training for and responding to terrorist attacks and other emergencies (H.R. 545), H12132 [21NO], E149 [6FE]

Flint, MI: anniversary of Northern High School, E936 [13MY]

Florida: tribute to participants in Congressional Classroom program, E2212 [4NO]

———tribute to various school choice initiatives, E2137 [28OC]

———tribute to Young Patriots Foundation Congressional Classroom Program participants, H9387 [15OC]

Foley, Elizabeth: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Michigan, E1117 [3JN]

Fort Walton Beach, FL: designation of Liza Jackson Preparatory School as model charter school, E782 [12AP]

Fort Worth, TX: Edward J. Briscoe Elementary School recipient of Title I, Part A Distinguished Performance Award, E254 [13FE]

———Paschal High School inclusion in Newsweek (publication) list of nation's top high schools, E1252 [13JN]

———Rufino Mendoza Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education No Child Left Behind-Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1968 [2OC]

———Van Zandt-Guinn Elementary School recipient of Title I, Part A Distinguished Performance Award, E254 [13FE]

Funding, H173 [28JA], H225-H228 [29JA], H663 [13FE], H1752, H1800 [12MR], H2198 [20MR], H2314 [26MR], H2457-H2460 [27MR], H2547, H2580 [1AP], H2793 [3AP], H3295 [10AP], H3766 [8MY], H4189 [15MY], H4881 [4JN], H5655 [19JN], H6385-H6390 [9JY], H6470, H6500-H6519, H6525-H6534 [10JY], H10331 [4NO], H12824, H12827 [8DE], E76 [28JA], E130 [5FE], E329 [27FE]

Gandhi, Shaan: LeGrand Smith Scholarship winner, E1096 [2JN]

Garden Grove, CA: Garden Grove Unified School District recipient of Eli Broad Foundation Award, E1450 [11JY]

Garner, Lynn: Mobile Area Education Foundation Outstanding Educator Award recipient, E1242 [13JN]

Georgetown University: anniversary of School of Nursing & Health Studies, E1959 [2OC]

Georgia: tribute to Medical College of Georgia and Fort Gordon, GA, for disaster emergency response training, H9134 [2OC]

Glendale Community College: anniversary, E1909 [29SE]

Glockner, Robert: St. Society of the Religious of the Sacred Heart Madeleine Sophie Barat Award recipient, E2329 [19NO]

Goldenberg, Paul: Los Angeles Jewish Home for the Aging Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E1771 [11SE]

Goodlet, Devin: Cotillion for Achievement (organization) scholarship recipient, E495 [18MR]

Goodman, Jonathan: Greater San Diego, CA, 24 Challenge Math Program Grand Champion honoree, E1493 [17JY]

Grand Junction, CO: tribute to Grand Junction High School ``Orange & Black'' student newspaper, E2271 [6NO]

Grand Teton National Park: allow Wyoming to retrieve fair value for State lands placed in trust for school revenue purposes (S. 273), H4804-H4806 [3JN], H5028, H5029 [5JN], E1181 [9JN]

———allow Wyoming to retrieve fair value for State lands placed in trust for school revenue purposes (S. 273), consideration (H. Res. 258), H5012-H5022 [5JN]

Grand Valley State University: tribute to first graduating class, E1828 [17SE]

Great Sand Dunes National Park, CO: Outdoor Education Program recipient of Colorado Alliance for Environmental Education Governmental Environmental Education Award for Excellence, E2345 [20NO]

Green River, WY: tribute to Green River High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, E689 [7AP]

Greensboro, NC: tribute to Northwest Guilford High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, E1106 [3JN]

Greenwood, Kimberly: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for New Hampshire, E379 [6MR]

Guam: tribute to Catholic schools, E200 [12FE]

Gunturi, Sai: Scripps Howard National Spelling Bee winner, E1126 [4JN]

Guthery, Jason: Cotillion for Achievement (organization) Award of Distinction recipient, E565 [25MR]

Gutierrez, Noe: Council on Adult Basic Education National Adult Learner of the Year award recipient, E790 [29AP]

Hamazkayin Armenian Educational and Cultural Society: anniversary, E2551 [15DE]

Hamburg, NY: tribute to Character First (organization), E2260 [6NO]

Hamilton, Carly: Elmhurst, IL, Mayor for the Day award recipient, E1435 [9JY]

Harlan, Noel: Colorado State Pupil Transportation Association Driver of the Year Award recipient, E1476 [14JY]

Harleysville, PA: anniversary of Salford Hills Elementary School, E940 [13MY]

Harvest, AL: tribute to Sparkman High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, E383 [6MR]

Hatch, Chandler A.: Presidential Scholar Award recipient, E1331 [24JN]

Head Start Program: conduct a study comparing participants with eligible children who do not participate, H7527 [24JY]

———ensure coverage of children of migrant and seasonal workers and Native Americans, H7527, H7548, H7549, H7593 [24JY]

———funding, H1911, H1929 [18MR], H2580 [1AP], H6386, H6388, H6389, H6439 [9JY], H6872 [16JY], H7203 [21JY]

———prohibit faith-based organizations providing Head Start services from religious discrimination in hiring, H7523, H7526, H7548, H7557-H7561, H7571-H7575, H7583, H7584, H7587, H7590 [24JY], H11560 [19NO]

———provide block grants to States, E1635, E1636 [25JY]

———provide scholarships for teachers pursuing post-secondary degrees, H7527 [24JY]

———reauthorize and improve (H.R. 2210), H4983 [5JN], H5257-H5263 [11JN], H5541-H5549 [18JN], H6845, H6848-H6858 [15JY], H7236 [22JY], H7457, H7458, H7542-H7595 [24JY], H8893 [24SE], E1052, E1053 [22MY], E1249 [13JN], E1582 [24JY], E1618, E1624, E1635, E1636, E1642, E1644, E1648, E1650, E1651, E1653, E1663 [25JY]

———reauthorize and improve (H.R. 2210), consideration (H. Res. 336), H7518-H7531, H7542 [24JY]

———reauthorize and improve (H.R. 2210), motion to recommit, H7593 [24JY]

———tribute (H. Res. 238), H5258 [11JN]

Health: promote organ donation (H.R. 399), H1763-H1766 [12MR], E467, E469 [13MR]

———provide for uterine fibroid research and education (H.R. 2157), H4336 [20MY]

———raise awareness, and create educational programs, concerning eating disorders (H.R. 873), H1299 [25FE]

Health care professionals: implement an education loan repayment program for pharmacists (H.R. 3591), E2418 [22NO]

Height, Dorothy I.: award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 1821), H9411-H9416 [15OC]

———tribute (H. Con. Res. 68), E341 [27FE]

Hempstead, NY: tribute to Franklin Elementary School, E2531 [8DE]

Henderson, NV: tribute to Basic High School Marine Corps Junior ROTC unit, E2431 [23NO]

Herlein, Ashley: LeGrand Smith Scholarship finalist, E1326 [23JN]

Hernando County, FL: tribute to Eastside Elementary School, E1532 [18JY]

Higher Education Act: amend (H.R. 3180), E1906 [25SE]

———amend relative to the qualifications of foreign schools (S. 570), H8983-H8985 [30SE]

———amend to address rising cost of postsecondary education (H.R. 3311), E2057 [16OC]

———enhance international education programs (H.R. 3077), H9752-H9759 [21OC]

———ensure graduate opportunities in postsecondary education (H.R. 3076), H9748-H9752 [21OC]

———incorporate results from the Fed Up Initiative which identifies outdated or burdensome regulations (H.R. 12), E15 [8JA]

———prevent sex offenders subject to involuntary civil commitments from receiving Federal student financial aid (H.R. 3385), H9986 [29OC]

———provide deferments and interest payments for borrowers of student loans who are called to active military duty (H.R. 1168), H1783 [12MR], H1930 [18MR], H2524 [1AP]

———reauthorize provisions relative to teacher preparation (H.R. 2211), H6274 [8JY], H6353, H6364-H6383 [9JY], E1072, E1073 [23MY], E1458 [11JY]

———reauthorize provisions relative to teacher preparation (H.R. 2211), consideration (H. Res. 310), H6353-H6356 [9JY]

———reauthorize provisions relative to teacher preparation (H.R. 2211), corrections in engrossment, H6383 [9JY]

Hispanic Americans: improve diabetes education and prevention programs, E1136 [5JN]

Hispanic Organization of Students in Technology: tribute, E918 [9MY]

History: importance of teaching U.S. history in elementary and secondary schools, E881 [7MY]

House of Representatives: allow Members to use their representational allowances to promote, sponsor, and conduct congressional science competitions among district high school students, H6427 [9JY]

Huntington, NY: tribute to Taylor Finley Middle School for participation in E-Mail Our Troops Project, H2372 [26MR]

Huntsville, AL: tribute to Stone Middle School students that contributed to the book ``Reality Street'', E810 [30AP]

Hyatt, Jolene: National Education Association Foundation Award for Teaching Excellence nominee, E888 [7MY]

Hyrum, UT: tribute to Mountain Crest High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, E807 [30AP]

Idaho: development of interpretive center by Northwestern Band of Shoshone Nation on site of 1863 massacre, E1559 [23JY]

Idaho State University: tribute to English and Professional Development Program partnership with Taiwan Ministry of Foreign Affairs, E95 [29JA]

Immigration: effects of multiculturalism and immigration on U.S. culture, H1390-H1393 [26FE], H2696 [2AP], H3442-H3447 [29AP], H8895-H8898 [24SE]

———limit issuance of student and diversity immigrant visas to Saudi Arabian nationals and aliens from countries supporting terrorism or not cooperating fully with U.S. antiterrorism efforts (H.R. 488), H7433 [23JY], E94 [29JA]

———national policy, H1390-H1393 [26FE]

———provide permanent resident status for certain long-term resident workers and college-bound students and modify the worldwide level of family-sponsored immigrants in order to promote family unification (H.R. 1830), H4243 [19MY]

———repeal authorities relative to H-1B visas for temporary skilled workers (H.R. 2688), H6701 [14JY]

———Student and Exchange Visitor Information System funding to improve training programs, H2777, H2778 [3AP]

Incline Village, NV: tribute to Incline Village High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, E916 [9MY]

Indian River Community College: tribute to Bridge to Teaching Program, E2184 [31OC]

Indiana, PA: tribute to Indiana Area High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, E514 [19MR]

Indiana State Teacher's Association: tribute to Crystal Apple Award recipients, E841 [1MY]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: allow parents to determine appropriate educational facilities for each child in consultation with the Individualized Family Service Plan team, H3527, H3528 [30AP]

———allow school personnel to discipline children with disabilities who violate a student code of conduct, H3476 [30AP]

———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 823), E264 [13FE]

———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1094), H3480 [30AP], E387 [7MR]

———cap on attorneys' fees in special education placement lawsuits, H1621 [5MR]

———define a free public education as enabling disabled children to access the general curriculum, H3513, H3514 [30AP]

———define specific learning disability as a disorder due to a medically detectable and diagnosable physiological condition based on physical and scientific evidence, H3521, H3522 [30AP]

———determination of significant disproportionality relative to identification of children with disabilities, H3473, H3474 [30AP]

———ensure safe and drug-free learning environment for children with disabilities, H3525, H3526 [30AP]

———establish a method to provide outcome-based funding increases to States (H.R. 1576), E644 [2AP]

———funding, H10429-H10434 [5NO]

———increase spending caps to adjust for inflation, H3513 [30AP]

———permit local school districts to issue vouchers to parents of disabled children in private schools for their child's specific special education needs, H3517-H3519 [30AP]

———permit States to design, develop, and implement customized educational programs for disabled students, H3476, H3477, H3514-H3517 [30AP]

———permit States to establish costs and risk-sharing funds, consortiums, and cooperatives to assist severly disabled students, H3511 [30AP]

———reauthorize (H.R. 1350), H3457, H3466-H3532 [30AP], H5383 [16JN], E527 [20MR], E847, E848, E851 [1MY], E906, E921 [9MY], E947 [14MY]

———reauthorize (H.R. 1350), consideration (H. Res. 206), H3458-H3466 [30AP]

———reauthorize (H.R. 1350), corrections in engrossment, H3532 [30AP]

———reduce paperwork for special education teachers, H3473, H3474, H3512 [30AP]

———reduce paperwork for special education teachers (H.R. 464), E103, E104 [29JA]

———require students be diagnosed by physicians or persons certified by a State health board to determine eligibility for benefits, H3519, H3520 [30AP]

———require that any additional Federal funding be passed directly to the local level, H3526, H3527 [30AP]

———train school safety personnel and first responders to recognize autism spectrum disorders, H3528, H3529 [30AP]

———use of priority grants to establish training programs for the early and appropriate identification of children with disabilities, H3529, H3530 [30AP]

Indonesia: make international military education and training program funding contingent on cooperation with U.S. efforts to combat terrorism and investigate terrorist attacks, H6814 [15JY], H7412-H7414 [23JY], E1506 [18JY]

Intelligence services: increase language proficiency and workforce diversity, H9625, H9626 [17OC], H11670, H11673, H11674 [20NO]

Inter-American Foundation: funding, H7377 [23JY]

International Raoul Wallenberg Foundation: tribute, E1754 [10SE]

Investments: education individual retirement accounts, H1620 [5MR]

Iowa Wesleyan College: tribute to Responsible Social Involvement Program, E281 [25FE]

Iraq: improvements in education under Coalition Provisional Authority and AID, H9742 [21OC]

———tribute to reopening of schools, H9038 [1OC]

Irish Peace Process Cultural and Training Program: extend (H.R. 2655), H9228-H9231 [7OC]

Irmo, SC: Irmo High School recipient of Dept. of Education No Child Left Behind-Blue Ribbon Schools award, H9986 [29OC]

IRS: establish an earned income credit public awareness campaign (H.R. 2756), E1494 [17JY]

Jacksonville, FL: Stanton College Preparatory School inclusion in Newsweek (publication) list of nation's top high schools, E1277 [17JN]

———tribute to Paxon High School, E1292 [18JN]

———tribute to Providence School boys' baseball team, E1264 [16JN]

Jenkintown, PA: anniversary of library, E631 [1AP]

Jin, Deborah S.: John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation MacArthur Fellow award recipient, E2004 [8OC]

Jo Ann Davidson Ohio Leadership Institute: tribute, E934 [13MY]

John Carroll University: tribute to honorary degree recipients, E1382 [27JN]

John H. Harland Co.: anniversary, E1263 [16JN]

Jones, Brian: LeGrand Smith Scholarship finalist, E1326 [23JN]

Jones, Cynthia: National Teachers Hall of Fame inductee, E792 [29AP]

Kahuku, HI: tribute to Kahuku Intermediate and High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, E1460 [11JY]

Kazakhstan: hosting of International Forum of Korean Youth Organizations, E883 [7MY]

Kent State University: anniversary of Washington Program in National Issues, E812 [30AP]

Kentucky: tribute to Pennyroyal Regional Academic All-Star Team nominees, E562 [25MR]

Kimzey, Todd: Greater San Diego, CA, 24 Challenge Math Program Grand Champion honoree, E1499 [17JY]

Knoxville, TN: tribute to Farragut High School, Christian Academy of Knoxville, and Webb School of Knoxville State championship sports teams, E1513 [18JY]

Kolakowski, Leszek: John W. Kluge Center at the Library of Congress John W. Kluge Prize for Lifetime Achievement in the Human Sciences recipient, E2273 [7NO]

Kolberg, Carol: National Catholic Education Association Dr. Robert J. Kealy Distinguished Principal Award recipient, E439 [12MR]

Koselak, Jeremy: Colorado Association of Family and Children Agencies Educator of the Year Award recipient, E1525 [18JY]

Koszuro, Jane: Broward County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, E181 [11FE]

LaGuardia Community College: tribute, E2489 [8DE]

Languages: strengthen national security through expansion and improvement of foreign language study (H.R. 3676), E2493 [8DE]

———use of computer software for multilingual education, H6380 [9JY]

Law enforcement officers: increase scholarship assistance under the Police Corps program, H7272 [22JY]

Lawrence, IN: tribute to Lawrence Central High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, E730 [10AP]

Lawyers and attorneys: provide funding for student loan repayment for public attorneys (H.R. 2198), E1040 [21MY]

League of United and Latin American Citizens: tribute to Monterey County, CA, Council 2055, E678 [3AP]

Lee, Eric: Dept. of State Fulbright Award recipient, E1485 [15JY]

Leesburg, VA: anniversary of Loudoun Country Day School, E2005 [8OC]

Levine, Evelyn: LeGrand Smith Scholarship finalist, E1326 [23JN]

Libraries: extend student loan forgiveness to school or public librarians in low income areas, H6357-H6362 [9JY]

———extend student loan forgiveness to school or public librarians in low income areas (H.R. 2674), E1431 [9JY]

Lincoln University of Missouri: anniversary, E343 [3MR]

Linder, Brittany: Longview, TX, Partners in Prevention (organization) Red Ribbon Week drug free essay contest winner, E299 [27FE]

———Longview Partners in Prevention (organization) essay contest winner, E147 [6FE]

Link, Ethan: YMCA Conference on National Affairs Youth Governor selectee, E1605 [25JY]

Lions Clubs: tribute to Liberty Day, H1447-H1451 [27FE]

Local government: authorize grants to local educational agencies for teacher mentoring programs, H6379 [9JY]

———impact of national policies on localities and communities, H5654-H5660 [19JN]

Long Beach, CA: Long Beach Unified School District recipient of Broad Foundation Broad Prize for Urban Education, E1977 [7OC]

Long Island, NY: tribute to Fiesta Day, E1627 [25JY]

Louisiana: tribute to ``What Makes America Great'' essay contest winners, E1075 [23MY]

Lubbock, TX: anniversary of Rush Elementary School, E2094 [20OC]

Lusby, MD: Patuxent High School inclusion in Newsweek (publication) list of nation's top high schools, E1274 [17JN]

Machado, Fernando C. (Fred): Ag One Foundation Community Salute honoree, E1654 [25JY]

Manhattan, NY: anniversary of Public School 183, E2027 [10OC]

March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation: tribute to premature birth awareness, education, and research campaign, E91 [29JA]

Marion, SD: tribute to Marion High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, E293 [26FE]

Mariposa, CA: tribute to Mariposa Elementary School Gifted and Talented Education, (GATE) program, E1451 [11JY]

Marquette University: tribute to College of Nursing efforts to train African health care workers in HIV/AIDS prevention, E1628 [25JY]

Martin, Terry: Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and Council for Advancement and Support of Education Washington State Professor of the Year award recipient, E2298 [14NO]

Maumee, OH: anniversary of Kiwanis Club, E1915 [30SE]

McAllen, TX: tribute to McAllen Memorial High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, E162 [6FE]

McCool, William C.: rename Guam South Elementary/Middle School of the Dept. of Defense Domestic Dependents Elementary and Secondary Schools System in honor (H.R. 672), H1355-H1356 [26FE]

McGowan, Ann: St. Society of the Religious of the Sacred Heart Madeleine Sophie Barat Award recipient, E2326 [19NO]

McGrath, Kathleen: National Teachers Hall of Fame inductee, E1349 [25JN]

McGraw-Hill Cos.: tribute to Harold W. McGraw, Jr., Prize in Education award recipients, E1852 [23SE]

McKendree College: anniversary, E72 [27JA]

Medgar Evers National Week of Remembrance: support (H. Con. Res. 220), H5371-H5378 [16JN], E1278, E1281 [17JN], E1323 [23JN]

Medicare: expand medical residency training programs in geriatric medicine and provide for reimbursement of care coordination and assessment services (H.R. 102), E11 [8JA]

Mental health: increase number of well-trained mental health service professionals providing clinical mental health care to children and adolescents (H.R. 1359), E521 [19MR]

———protect children and their parents from being coerced into administering psychotropic medication in order to attend school, H3457 [30AP]

———protect children and their parents from being coerced into administering psychotropic medication in order to attend school (H.R. 1170), H1753 [12MR], H4382-H4387 [21MY], E432 [12MR]

Mershon, Clark: Missouri Association of Secondary School Principals Middle School Principal of the Year award recipient, E498 [18MR]

Miami, FL: tribute to Our Lady of Lourdes Academy for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, H2869 [8AP]

Michigan: tribute to LeGrand Smith Scholarship finalists, E937 [13MY], E945 [14MY]

Middlesex County, NJ: tribute to Greater Middlesex County Arts and Education Center, E583 [26MR]

Miller, Derrick: LeGrand Smith Scholarship winner, E975 [15MY]

Miller, Linda: Time Warner Cable Crystal Apple Award recipient, E1275 [17JN]

Milwaukee, WI: anniversary of Siefert Elementary School, E1057 [22MY]

Missouri: tribute to Missouri Dept. of Elementary and Secondary Education Distinction in Performance Award recipients from the Northwest Missouri School Districts, E37 [8JA]

Monical Pizza Corp.: Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) Program Restaurant Neighbor Award finalist, E2498 [8DE]

Moorpark, CA: tribute to Moorpark High School academic decathlon team, E848 [1MY]

Morton, Bill: Association of Community College Trustees Faculty Member Award recipient, E1640 [25JY]

Moses and Aaron Foundation: tribute to Special Fund for Children, E1607 [25JY]

Museum and Library Services Act: reauthorize (H.R. 13), H1644-H1652 [6MR], H8228, H8248-H8254 [16SE], E11 [8JA], E1820 [17SE], E1916, E1920 [30SE]

———reauthorize (H.R. 13), unanimous-consent agreement, H1490 [4MR]

National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences, Inc.: tribute to Grammy Cultural Policy Initiative, E2331 [19NO]

National Association for Equal Opportunity in Higher Education: tribute, E100 [29JA]

National Center for Social Work Research: establish (H.R. 844), E1273 [17JN]

National Charter Schools Week: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 204), H3417-H3420 [29AP], E847 [1MY]

National Chemistry Week: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 395), H9830-H9832 [28OC]

National Children's Museum: designate, E1916 [30SE]

National Education Week: observance, E2530 [8DE]

National Girls and Women in Sports Day: observance, H278 [5FE]

National Institute of Child Health and Human Development: study on the sexual behavior of aging men, H4984 [5JN]

National Internet Safety Month: support goals and ideals and raise awareness and encourage education about safety on the Internet, E1404 [7JY]

National Latino AIDS Awareness Day: observance, E2051 [15OC]

National Nanotechnology Research and Development Program: ensure that environmental and toxicological impacts are studied during developmental process of nanotechnology, H3724, H3725 [7MY]

———establish Center for Societal, Ethical, Educational, Legal, and Workforce Issues Related to Nanotechnology, H3728-H3732 [7MY]

———establish (H.R. 766), H3715-H3735 [7MY], E1817 [17SE]

———establish (H.R. 766), consideration (H. Res. 219), H3714 [7MY]

———include citizens advisory panels, H3726-H3730 [7MY]

———include research on potential of nanotechnology to produce or facilitate the production of clean, inexpensive energy, H3725, H3726 [7MY]

National objectives: improvement of system, H1801 [12MR], H10334 [4NO]

National Professional Social Work Month: observance, E1273 [17JN]

National Teacher Day: observance, E879 [6MY]

National Teachers Hall of Fame: triubte to inductees, E879 [6MY]

National Training and Information Center: anniversary, E2104 [21OC]

Native Americans: improve services and facilities of Federal Indian health programs and encourage maximum participation of Indians in such programs (H.R. 2440), E1215 [11JN]

———provide a Federal land exchange for the environmental, educational, and cultural benefit of the general public and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (H.R. 1409), H8416-H8421 [23SE]

———support the development of Native American Language Survival Schools (H.R. 2362), E1162 [5JN]

New Brunswick, NJ: tribute to Dean and Betty Gallo Prostate Cancer Center education initiative, E762 [11AP]

New Haven, CT: anniversary of United Community Nursery School, E442 [12MR]

New Jersey: tribute to 11th Congressional District service academy nominees, E256 [13FE]

———tribute to Trenton Central High School and Lawrence High School students participating in NJ/K12 Architects Build and Believe Program, E2496 [8DE]

New Mexico: tribute to Congressional Certificate of Merit award recipients, E904 [9MY]

New Orleans, LA: tribute to opening of Junior Achievement, Inc., Exchange City educational exhibit, E2333 [19NO]

New York, NY: tribute to Lola de Rodriguez de Tio Academy of Future Technologies at Intermediate School No. 162 Lego League Tournament team, E425 [11MR]

Newlin, Suzanne: National Association for Sport and Physical Education High School Teacher of the Year award recipient, E1141 [5JN]

Nichol, Brenda: teacher suspension relative to violation of school code regulations governing display of religious insignia, H3980 [13MY]

Nigh, Veronica: Cotillion for Achievement (organization) scholarship recipient, E494 [18MR]

No Child Left Behind Act: funding, H6369 [9JY], H10083-H10090 [29OC]

———implementation, H8940 [25SE], E2152 [28OC]

———suspend certain amendments that are not fully funded (H.R. 2366), H5179 [11JN], H5474 [18JN], H5821 [25JN], H6469 [10JY], H7333 [23JY], E1170 [5JN]

———suspend certain penalties against schools that are not fully funded, H6564-H6568 [10JY]

Nolfo, Maria: Bayonne, NJ, Columbus Committee Italian-American Educator Award recipient, E1905 [25SE]

North Brunswick, NJ: tribute to North Brunswick Township High School robotics team, E1098 [2JN]

North Georgia College & State University: tribute to Graduate Program in Physical Therapy community outreach program for providing equipment and services to senior citizens in rural areas, E1089 [2JN]

Northrup, Bart: LeGrand Smith Scholarship winner, E973 [15MY]

Nosotros Organization: tribute, E1627 [25JY]

Notier, Peter: Presidential Scholars Program Teacher Recognition Award recipent, E1331 [24JN]

Nurnberger, Ralph: Georgetown University Excellence in Teaching Faculty Award recipient, E1169 [5JN], E1352 [25JN]

Nurse Reinvestment Act: funding, H6522 [10JY]

Oak Park, CA: Brookside School recipient of Dept. of Education No Child Left Behind-Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1936 [1OC]

Oak Park Business and Education Alliance: tribute, E606 [27MR]

Oakland, CA: tribute to African American Education Task Force, E1088 [2JN]

Oceanside, NY: tribute to Oceanside High School, E560 [25MR]

Okemos, MI: tribute to Edgewood Elementary School, E806 [30AP]

Oncology Nursing Month: observance, E860 [1MY], E1051 [22MY]

108th Congress: goals, H5 [7JA]

Orofino, ID: tribute to Orofino High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, E923 [9MY]

Osberg, Susan: NSF Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching recipient, E532 [20MR]

Owen, Keith: Colorado Association of School Executives Colorado National Distinguished Principal of the Year award recipient, E1306 [19JN]

Oxford, MI: Clear Lake Elementary School recipient of Michigan Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Exemplary School award, E539 [20MR]

Paige, Sec. of Education: comments relative to teaching Christian values in public schools, E730 [10AP]

Paine College: tribute, H1442 [27FE]

Panetta Institute: tribute, E2478 [8DE]

Park Ridge, IL: tribute to Maine South High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, E734 [11AP], E781 [12AP]

Pavlica, Robert: Intel Corp., Excellence in Teaching Award recipient, E2548 [8DE]

Peace Corps: tribute to relationship with Monterey Institute of International Studies, E2121 [21OC]

Pearson, Levi: award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 3287), H11484-H11487 [18NO]

Pennsylvania State University: anniversary of Mont Alto campus, E532 [20MR]

Pensions: exempt elementary and secondary school teachers from Federal age discrimination laws relative to voluntary early retirement incentive plans (H.R. 1893), E828 [1MY]

Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Fraternity of America, Inc.: tribute, E1289 [18JN]

Philadelphia, PA: tribute to Free Library of Philadelphia Lines of Violation exhibition, E1454 [11JY]

Phoenix, AZ: tribute to Thomas J. Pappas School for the Homeless, H4172 [15MY]

Planetree (vessel): convey Coast Guard cutter, upon decommissioning, to Jewish Life (organization), H3981-H3983 [13MY]

Plano, TX: tribute to Plano Independent School District students who received perfect scores on college entrance exams, H9742 [21OC], E2110 [21OC]

Polo, MO: tribute to Polo High School marching band, E893 [9MY]

Pontiac, MI: tribute to Pontiac Northern High School robotics team, E1097 [2JN]

Poochigian, Charles S.: Armenian National Committee of Central California Man of the Year Award recipient, E621 [31MR], E688 [7AP]

Portland, ME: tribute to Catherine McAuley High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, E934 [13MY]

Portland, OR: Franklin High School recipient of Unisys Corp., and the American Association for the Advancement of Science Online Science Education Award, E1040 [21MY]

Potts, Daniel: NSF Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching recipient, E532 [20MR]

Prayer: constitutional amendment on voluntary school prayer (H.J. Res. 7), E9 [8JA]

Prison Fellowship (organization): tribute, H1697 [11MR]

Project Pride, Inc.: tribute, E1911 [29SE]

Przybylski, Kristen: LeGrand Smith Scholarship finalist, E1326 [23JN]

Public Health Service Act: authorize grants for education, screening, and treatment relative to preventing diabetic foot complications and lower extremity amputations (H.R. 3203), E1932 [30SE]

Public welfare programs: abstinence-only sex education programs funding, H483, H484, H485, H486 [13FE], E263 [13FE]

Pueblo, CO: Eva Baca Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education No Child Left Behind-Blue Ribbon Schools award, E2078 [17OC]

Pueblo Community College: anniversary, E1342 [24JN]

Redford, MI: tribute to Bishop Borgess High School science class, H418 [12FE]

Redford, Robert: Americans for the Arts (organization) Nancy Hanks Lecture on the Arts and Public Policy honoree, E2084 [17OC]

Religion: recognize outstanding contributions of the faculty, staff, students, and alumni of Christian colleges and universities (H. Res. 300), H10297-H10300 [4NO]

———tribute to Lutheran schools, students, parents, teachers, administrators, and congregations for contributions to education (H. Res. 106), H1479-H1481 [4MR], E284 [25FE]

Republican Party: impact of privatization of certain Government functions, H10321 [4NO]

———national agenda, H5412 [17JN], H10321 [4NO]

Retired Enlisted Association: tribute to Senior Citizens League, E1377 [27JN]

Roads and highways: maintenance funding for public roads used by school buses serving certain Indian reservations (H.R. 1107), E380 [6MR]

Rogers, Fred M.: tribute (H. Res. 111), H1484-H1487 [4MR]

Romero, Christepher: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Arizona, E881 [7MY]

Rosborg, James: Illinois School Superintendent of the Year Award recipient, E2475 [8DE]

Ross, Nathan: National Youth Leadership Forum on Technology participant, E1530 [18JY]

Rural areas: effects of unfunded Federal mandates on education, H2314 [26MR]

Ryan, Elaine: Association of Community College Trustees Chief Executive Officer Award recipient, E1640 [25JY]

Salina, KS: tribute to Sacred Heart Senior High School wind symphony and jazz band, E393 [7MR]

San Agustin, Joycel: Greater San Diego, CA, 24 Challenge Math Program Grand Champion honoree, E1493 [17JY]

San Antonio, TX: Morrill Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1803 [16SE]

———Rayburn Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1803 [16SE]

———tribute to Fenley-Flanders Elementary School third grade class for performance on Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills test, E828 [1MY]

San Diego State University: anniversary of Institute on World Affairs, E82 [28JA]

San Francisco, CA: tribute to Discovery Creek Children's Museum debut of Rolling Rainforest classroom, E1714 [5SE]

Santa Ana, CA: tribute to Orange County High School of the Arts fundraising efforts, E632 [1AP]

Santa Cruz, CA: tribute to Children's Learning Museum, E1434 [9JY]

Saugerties, NY: tribute to Cahill Elementary School students for creation of a peace quilt, E1341 [24JN]

Savannah State University: tribute, H675 [13FE]

Schools: encourage later starting times for secondary school classes (H. Con. Res. 135), E649 [2AP]

———enhance safety, H6564 [10JY]

———establish a pilot program to encourage certification of teachers in low-income, low-performing public elementary and secondary schools by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (H.R. 1390), E547 [21MR]

———establish partnerships between educational entities and inner city and rural secondary schools to encourage teaching as a career, H6380, H6381 [9JY]

———modernization and infrastructure improvements funding, H2457 [27MR]

———provide a model for school districts based on experience of the District of Columbia in establishing fully accountable public alternatives to traditional public schools (H.R. 2669), E1425 [8JY]

———provide a period of quiet reflection at the opening of certain schools on every school day (H.R. 1202), E434 [12MR]

Science: permit Federal laboratories to aid surrounding communities in improving their efforts in science education (H.R. 641), E159 [6FE]

———recognize the sequencing of the human genome as one of the most significant accomplishments of the past century and support goals and ideals of Human Genome Month and DNA Day (H. Con. Res. 110), H5116-H5120 [10JN], E1219 [11JN]

———tribute to students participating in the STARS Academy Research Mission, H306 [5FE]

Shannon, Ryan: LeGrand Smith Scholarship winner, E964 [15MY]

Siden, Douglas L.: American Baptist Seminary of the West Doctor of Humane Letters recipient, E1481 [15JY]

Simonelli, Ann: NSF Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching recipient, E532 [20MR]

Singh, Rohan: Junior Achievement Inc., Student Entrepreneuer of the Year award recipient, E2283 [7NO]

Smith, Anne E.: Presidential Scholar Award recipient, E1353 [25JN]

Smith, Mary: Mobile Area Education Foundation Outstanding Educator Award recipient, E1240 [13JN]

Smith, Stephanie: LeGrand Smith Scholarship winner, E970 [15MY]

Smithtown, NY: anniversary of Smithtown Christian School, E997 [19MY]

Smyrna, DE: tribute to Smyrna High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, E864 [5MY]

Social Security: repeal Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions, H1519 [5MR], H2592-H2603 [2AP], H6370 [9JY]

Sofer, Gideon: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for New Jersey, E1197 [11JN]

Sonora, CA: anniversary of Sonora High School, E1847 [22SE]

South Carolina: tribute to historically Black colleges and universities of the Second District, E1828 [17SE]

South Pasadena, CA: anniversary of Kiwanis Club, E2500 [8DE]

Sports: prohibit institutions of higher education from unfairly imposing sanctions on student athletes (H.R. 1363), E529 [20MR]

Springfield, VA: anniversary of Garfield Elementary School, E2090 [20OC]

Springhill, FL: anniversary of Wider Horizons School, E495 [18MR]

St. Clairsville, OH: tribute to Pied Piper Nursery, H4880 [4JN]

St. Johnsbury, VT: tribute to St. Johnsbury Academy for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, E934 [13MY]

St. Louis, MO: Commons Lane Elementary School recipient of Missouri Dept. of Elementary and Secondary Education and State Farm Insurance Cos., Inc., Gold Star Award, E1055 [22MY]

———Conway Elementary School recipient of Missouri Dept. of Elementary and Secondary Education and State Farm Insurance Cos., Inc., Gold Star Award, E1057 [22MY]

———Kennard Classical Junior Academy recipient of Missouri Dept. of Elementary and Secondary Education and State Farm Insurance Cos., Inc., Gold Star Award, E1038 [21MY]

———Pierre Laclede Elmentary School recipient of Missouri Dept. of Elementary and Secondary Education and State Farm Insurance Cos., Inc., Gold Star Award, E1038 [21MY]

St. Louis Gateway Classic Sports Foundation: tribute, E2424 [23NO]

States: provide educational opportunities for all students in State public school systems (H.R. 236), H2461 [27MR], H4120 [14MY]

Stephenson, Ben: Colorado Association of School Executives Colorado Assistant Principal of the Year award recipient, E2324 [19NO]

Storm, Scot: Federal Duck Stamp Contest winner, E2295 [14NO]

Stratton, Kasee: LeGrand Smith Scholarship winner, E938 [13MY]

Students in Free Enterprise (organization): tribute, E200 [12FE]

———tribute (H. Res. 107), H3415-H3417 [29AP]

Suffolk County, NY: tribute to school psychologists, E2289 [10NO]

Supreme Court: anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education decision, H4120-H4127 [14MY]

———decision on University of Michigan affirmative action policies, H5719, H5799 [24JN], E1331 [24JN], E1370 [26JN], E1386 [27JN]

———hearing on University of Michigan affirmative action policies, H2581 [1AP], H2917, H2929-H2936 [8AP]

———pending hearing on University of Michigan affirmative action policies, H1493 [4MR], H1657 [6MR], H2404, H2459, H2462 [27MR], H2509 [31MR]

Swallow, Craig: National Council of Economic Education/Nasdaq National Teaching Award honoree, E743 [11AP]

Taxation: allow a business credit for donations for vocational educational purposes (H.R. 2763), E1503 [17JY]

———allow tax credits for certain elementary and secondary school expenses and contributions to charitable school-tuition organizations (H.R. 611), E159 [6FE], E1927 [30SE]

———expand incentives for construction and renovation of public schools (H.R. 717), H9286 [8OC], E224 [13FE]

———expand the Hope Scholarship credit for certain expenses and exempt certain Federal education grants when taking expenses into account (H.R. 442), E109 [29JA]

———expand the Hope Scholarship credit to elementary and secondary school expenses (H.R. 615), E158 [6FE]

———provide assistance with elementary and secondary educational costs to parents of disabled children (H.R. 1575), H3478 [30AP], E648 [2AP]

———provide for disclosure of return information for student financial assistance purposes (H.R. 3613), E2417 [22NO]

———provide tax credit for educational expenses incurred in attending public or private elementary and secondary schools (H.R. 499), E113 [29JA]

———provide tax credit for educational expenses incurred in attending public or private elementary and secondary schools (H.R. 612), E155 [6FE], E1927 [30SE]

———provide tax credit for elementary and secondary school personnel (H.R. 614), H2652 [2AP], E156 [6FE]

———provide tax credit for elementary and secondary school teachers (H.R. 613), H2652 [2AP], E156 [6FE]

———simplify Internal Revenue Code through revenue neutral proposals (H.R. 1939), E851 [1MY]

———tax-free treatment of distributions from state-sponsored prepaid tuition or college savings plans for students attending the military academies, H1968 [19MR]

———treatment of employer contributions to college tuition plans and education savings accounts (H.R. 3318), E2067 [16OC]

———treatment of higher education expenses (H.R. 826), E269 [13FE]

———treatment of higher education expenses (H.R. 1304), E485 [18MR]

———treatment of sale of certain animals associated with educational programs (H.R. 1754), E738 [11AP]

Taylor, Cathy Moss: Mobile Area Education Foundation Outstanding Educator Award recipient, E1243 [13JN]

Teachers: allow school districts to form partnerships with universities and businesses for teachers to gain clinical experience in science, mathematics, and technology, H6369 [9JY]

———ensure that teacher-recruitment programs assist individuals in transitioning into teaching from careers outside the field of education, H6369 [9JY]

———establish a national teaching fellowship program to encourage individuals to enter, and remain, in the field of teaching at public schools, H6366 [9JY]

———establish a national teaching fellowship program to encourage individuals to enter, and remain, in the field of teaching at public schools (H.R. 1805), E771 [12AP]

———expand eligibility for loan forgiveness to State-certified reading specialists, H6384, H6392, H6393 [9JY]

———expand the eligibility for teacher loan forgiveness to provide additional incentives for teachers in economically depressed rural areas, territories, and Indian reservations (H.R. 789), E247 [13FE]

———extend student loan forgiveness to Head Start teachers, H6357-H6363 [9JY]

———increase student loan forgiveness to teachers in mathematics, science, and special education (H.R. 438), H5554 [19JN], H6274 [8JY], H6351, H6353, H6383-H6393 [9JY], E110 [29JA], E1458 [11JY]

———increase student loan forgiveness to teachers in mathematics, science, and special education (H.R. 438), consideration (H. Res. 309), H6356-H6363 [9JY]

Technology: tribute to American Association of People With Disabilities and Microsoft Corp. joint internship program, E1712 [5SE]

Television: provide grants to train court reporters and other individuals to become real-time writers to meet requirements for closed captioning of video programming (H.R. 970), E318 [27FE]

Tensas Reunion, Inc.: tribute, E1489 [15JY]

Teresa, Donna: Reading Is Fundamental, Inc. Anne Richardson Volunteer of the Year award recipient, E2376 [21NO]

Territories: increase the number of military academy appointments from American Samoa, Guam, and the Virgin Islands, H4419 [21MY], H4604 [22MY]

———Resident Instruction and Distance Education Grants Program funding, H6624, H6650, H6651 [14JY]

Texas: Teacher of the Year award recipients from the 5th Congressional District, E1640 [25JY]

———tribute to 3d Congressional District Teacher of the Year recipients, H4882 [4JN]

Texas A&M University: affirmative action policies for admissions, H12884 [8DE]

Thornton Sisters Foundation, Inc.: anniversary, E1188 [10JN]

Thousand Oaks, CA: Pinecrest School recipient of Dept. of Education No Child Left Behind-Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1936 [1OC]

Titus, Jamie: LeGrand Smith Scholarship winner, E972 [15MY]

Tobiska, Jackson: Presidential Scholar Award recipient, H5417 [17JN]

Tolentino, Nino J.: Scripps Howard Regional Spelling Bee winner for Guam, E1648 [25JY]

Tuberville, Amanda: Mobile Area Education Foundation Outstanding Educator Award recipient, E1237 [13JN]

U.N.: limit contributions to Relief and Works Agency until establishment of refugee resettlement program and replacement of textbooks and educational materials promoting anti-Semitism, H7427 [23JY]

———U.S. re-entry into UNESCO, E1980 [7OC]

U.S.-Japan Maritime Youth Exchange Program: tribute, E1553 [22JY]

Unemployment: establish an emergency program to provide immediate education assistance for unemployed workers (H.R. 3276), E2016 [8OC]

UNESCO: U.S. membership, H7275, H7276 [22JY]

———U.S. membership (H. Con. Res. 4), E3 [8JA]

Union City, CA: tribute to Logan High School forensics team, E1420 [8JY]

United Kingdom: boycott of Israeli scholars and research by certain academics, H7025 [17JY]

University of California, Santa Cruz: anniversary of Joseph M. Long Marine Laboratory, E2119 [21OC]

———inauguration of residential colleges, E2000 [8OC]

University of Colorado: tribute to Barbara Davis Center for Childhood Diabetes, E2077 [17OC]

University of Florida: anniversary, H330 [11FE]

University of Michigan: dedication of new Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy facility site, E1829 [17SE]

University of Puerto Rico: anniversary, H1693 [11MR]

University of Wisconsin: School of Human Ecology anniversary, E1978 [7OC]

University of Wisconsin-La Crosse: East Central European Scholarship Program funding, E1591 [25JY]

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater: anniversary of Andersen Library, E2041 [15OC]

Urbana University: reopening of Bailey and Barclay Halls, E1830 [17SE]

Vega, Carmen: Latino American Committee of Monmouth County, Inc., award recipient, E2069 [17OC]

Ventura, CA: Poinsettia School recipient of Dept. of Education No Child Left Behind-Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1935 [1OC]

Veterans: impact of budget proposals, H2149, H2151, H2152, H2153, H2157 [20MR]

———permit use of education benefits for certain entrepreneurship courses and permit veterans enrolled in certain vocational rehabilitation programs to have self-employment as a vocational goal, H11715 [20NO], E2432 [23NO]

———permit use of education benefits for certain entrepreneurship courses and permit veterans enrolled in certain vocational rehabilitation programs to have self-employment as a vocational goal (H.R. 1460), H5675-H5679 [23JN], E603 [27MR], E1331 [24JN]

Vista, CA: tribute to Rancho Buena Vista High School marching band, E89 [28JA]

Wagner-Kaiser, Jeremy: LeGrand Smith Scholarship finalist, E1368 [26JN]

Waldorf, MD: Thomas Stone High School inclusion in Newsweek (publication) list of nation's top high schools, E1275 [17JN]

Water: establish marine and freshwater research, development, and demonstration programs to control and eradicate invasive species, educate the public, and restore ecosystems (H.R. 1081), E380 [6MR]

Waterloo, NY: tribute to St. Mary's School students, E1247 [13JN]

Wauwatosa, WI: tribute to Wauwatosa East High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, E975 [15MY]

Weill Cornell Medical College in Qatar: opening, E2492 [8DE]

Wendel, Ben: Greater San Diego, CA, 24 Challenge Math Program Grand Champion honoree, E1498 [17JY]

Western Kentucky University: tribute to William E. Biven Forensic Society, E904 [9MY]

Wheat Ridge, CO: tribute to Pennington Elementary School, E2441 [23NO]

Whitchurch, Janet: Society of the Religious of the Sacred Heart St. Madeleine Sophie Barat Award recipient, E2316 [19NO]

Willcock, Brienne: LeGrand Smith Scholarship winner, E974 [15MY]

Wilson, Jessica: LeGrand Smith Scholarship winner, E946 [14MY]

Women: ensure that programs in countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS include a curriculum for men and boys that emphasizes gender equality and respect for women and girls, H3600 [1MY]

———establish programs to increase awareness and knowledge of women and health care providers with respect to gynecologic cancers (H.R. 3438), E2219 [4NO]

———oppose any changes to Title IX prohibiting gender discrimination in educational and athletic programs (H. Res. 137), H2454 [27MR], E422 [11MR], E694 [7AP]

———programs funding, H9594 [16OC]

———status of Title IX prohibiting gender discrimination in educational and athletic programs, H178 [28JA], H350-H354 [11FE], H1490 [4MR], H2454-H2456 [27MR], E324 [27FE], E609, E610 [27MR]

———support women's rights issues, H5460-H5465 [17JN]

Wood, Cole: Jonesboro, AR, Spring 2003 Essay Contest winner, E1962 [2OC]

Wooden, John: Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient, E1580 [24JY]

———tribute (H. Res. 411), H11440-H11443 [18NO]

Worcester, MA: anniversary of Solomon Schechter Day School, E699 [8AP]

WSIU-TV/WUSI-TV (Carbondale, IL): tribute, E1886 [24SE]

YMCA: tribute to Youth Governor's Conference, E1305 [19JN]

Yorba Linda, CA: Bryant Ranch School recipient of Dept. of Education No Child Left Behind-Blue Ribbon Schools award, E2149 [28OC]

Yosemite Association: anniversary, E1625 [25JY]

Yosemite National Park: provide adequate school facilities (H.R. 620), H2287, H2288 [25MR], E142 [6FE]

Remarks in Senate

Adamsville, AL: tribute to Adamsville Elementary School for participation in the Center for Civic Education We the People—Project Citizen program, S12369 [2OC]

Afghanistan: women's programs funding, S12803 [17OC]

Agathen, Taylor: Jim Claypool Conservation Art Contest winner, S3803 [17MR]

Alaska: provide habitable living quarters for educational employees, and their households, in rural areas located in or near Alaska Native Villages (S. 1905), S15291 [20NO]

American Education Week: designate (S. Res. 272), S15509 [21NO]

American Heart Association: tribute to Greater Midwest Affiliate, S9046 [8JY]

American Immigration Lawyers Association: tribute to Celebrate America creative writing contest winners, S8118 [18JN]

American Political Science Association: anniversary of Congressional Fellowship Program, S9704, S9706 [22JY], S9789 [23JY]

Archeology: provide for protection, data compilation, science-based decision making, public education and access, and a unified management policy relative to paleontological resources on Federal lands (S. 546), S3265 [6MR], S9608 [17JY]

Armed Forces: increase rates of educational assistance for members of the Selected Reserve (S. 812), S4960 [8AP]

———require colleges and universities to preserve educational status and financial aid of military personnel called to active duty, S6927 [22MY]

———require colleges and universities to preserve educational status and financial aid of military personnel called to active duty (S. 447), S2711 [25FE]

———waive interest on student loans of military personnel called to active duty (S. 863), S5189 [10AP]

Aviation: require background checks of alien flight school applicants regardless of weight of the aircraft for which they seek training and require report on the effectiveness of the requirement, S7803, S7804 [12JN]

———require background checks of alien flight school applicants regardless of weight of the aircraft for which they seek training and require report on the effectiveness of the requirement (S. 236), S1740 [29JA]

Ayers, Edward: Council for Advancement and Support of Education Outstanding Doctoral and Research College Professor of the Year award recipient, S13802 [3NO]

Baltimore, MD: authorize assistance for the National Great Blacks in Wax Museum and Justice Learning Center (S. 1233), S7720, S7721 [11JN], S9355 [14JY]

BIA: education funding, S1443, S1444 [23JA]

Bill and Melinda Gates Scholarship Foundation: Millennium Scholars Program award recipients, S9044 [8JY]

Blanchard, Sonide: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Delaware, S6850 [21MY]

Boardman, Phillip: Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and Council for Advancement and Support of Education Nevada Professor of the Year award recipient, S14024 [5NO]

Boise, ID: William Howard Taft Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education No Child Left Behind-Blue Ribbon Schools award, S12371 [2OC]

Brady, R. Hugh: Idaho High School Activities Hall of Fame inductee, S8718 [26JN]

Bramble (vessel): convey Coast Guard cutter, upon decommissioning, to the Port Huron Museum of Arts and History (S. 963), S5609 [30AP]

Briggs, Harry and Eliza: award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 3287), S16051 [25NO]

Bush, President: State of the Union Message, S1765 [30JA]

Cabell, Stephen: Presidential Scholar in the Arts honoree, S8554 [25JN]

Cabot Creamery Cooperative: tribute, S13906 [4NO]

California Missions Foundation: support efforts to restore and repair Spanish colonial and mission-era missions in California and to preserve artworks and artifacts of these missions (H.R. 1446), S12984 [21OC], S13063 [22OC]

———support efforts to restore and repair Spanish colonial and mission-era missions in California and to preserve artworks and artifacts of these missions (S. 1306), S8303 [20JN]

Carey, Paulette: VFW National Citizenship Education Teacher Award recipient, S4324 [24MR]

Cedar Rapids, IA: anniversary of Workplace Learning Connection project, S13511 [29OC]

Chesapeake Bay: establish programs to enhance protection (S. 831), S5062-S5064 [9AP]

———make grants to eligible institutions to develop, demonstrate, or disseminate information on practices, methods, or techniques relating to environmental education and training in the watershed (S. 828), S5062-S5064 [9AP]

Cheyney University of Pennsylvania: tribute, S2913 [27FE]

Child Care and Development Block Grant Act: reauthorize and improve early learning opportunities and school preparedness (S. 880), star print, S5436 [28AP]

Children and youth: afterschool programs funding, S4408 [26MR]

———establish a Community Corps (S. 1219), S7625 [10JN]

———establish a program to assist States in including at least one year of early education preceding kindergarten (S. 197), S1153 [17JA]

———establish Child Care Provider Development and Retention Grant Program, Child Care Provider Scholarship Program, and child care provider health benefits program (S. 1198), S7491 [5JN]

———establish or expand and operate programs using a network of public and private community entities to provide mentoring for children in foster care (S. 1419), S9499 [16JY]

———Head Start Program and afterschool programs funding, S4344-S4347 [25MR]

———increase availability of Head Start programs and quality child care, reduce child hunger and encourage healthy eating habits, and facilitate parental involvement (S. 18), S38 [7JA], S134-S136 [9JA], S1966 [5FE]

———mentoring programs funding, S11336, S11337 [10SE]

———promote financial education (S. 1181), S7389 [4JN]

———provide a grant program for gifted and talented students (S. 501), S3032 [3MR], S11754 [22SE]

———provide assistance to States and nongovernmental entities to initiate public awareness and outreach campaigns to reduce teenage pregnancies (S. 1956), S15981 [25NO]

———provide opportunities to improve the lives of all children and enable them to reach their fullest potential (S. 448), S2840 [26FE]

———reform foster care systems, S2669 [25FE], S2765 [26FE], S7866 [13JN]

Clark, Rossi K.: Kentucky Association for Gifted Education and National Association for Gifted Children Nicholas Green Distinguished Student Award recipient, S4896 [7AP]

Close Up Foundation: funding, S11331 [10SE]

Colleges and universities: encourage partnerships between community colleges and four-year colleges and universities (S. 1677), S12142 [29SE]

———establish a grant program to enable institutions of higher education to improve schools of education (S. 408), S2480 [13FE]

———establish and strengthen post-secondary programs and courses in traditional American history, free institutions, and Western civilization (S. 1515), S10637 [31JY]

———expand and enhance post-baccalaureate opportunities at Hispanic-serving institutions (S. 1190), S7478 [5JN]

———improve quality, affordability, diversity, and accessibility to qualified students (S. 1793), S13383-S13386, S13406 [28OC]

———increase funding and decrease matching requirement for historically Black colleges and universities, S1417 [23JA]

———increase maximum Pell grant allowable for students in mathematics and science, S11340 [10SE]

———increase maximum Pell Grant amount, S4250, S4251 [21MR]

———permit States to determine residency standards for higher education purposes and cancel removal and adjust status of certain long-term resident alien students (S. 1545), S10673, S10674 [31JY], S11980 [25SE], S14315 [10NO]

———preservation and restoration of historic buildings at historically women's public colleges or universities (S. 1808), S13714 [31OC]

———promote financial education, S10609 [31JY]

———provide grants to States to establish partnerships among colleges and universities and surrounding communities to reduce underage and binge drinking and illicit drug use by students (S. 406), S2480 [13FE]

———recognize contributions of historically Black colleges and universities (S. Res. 221), S11256 [9SE]

———student financial aid programs, S11068, S11069, S11072, S11086, S11090, S11091 [4SE], S11215, S11225 [9SE]

———student financial aid programs funding through delays in NIH funding obligations, S11234-S11239 [9SE], S11274 [10SE]

Collins, Jessica: Kentucky Association of Future Farmers of America Award recipient, S7715 [11JN]

Compact of Free Association: education funding, S14222-S14225 [6NO]

Congress: accomplishments of the 108th Congress, S16154-S16157 [9DE]

Congressional Conference on Civic Education: convene, S11559 [16SE]

———tribute, S16101, S16102 [9DE]

Consumers: strengthen restrictions on business affiliate sharing of medical information, S13878, S13879 [4NO], S13980 [5NO]

Contraceptives: establish a public education and awareness program relative to emergency contraception, S3424-S3428 [11MR]

Corp. for National and Community Service: funding, S9220-S9223 [10JY], S9270-S9272 [11JY], S9323 [14JY], S9930, S9939-S9941 [25JY], S10838, S10839, S10841-S10844 [31JY], S10875 [1AU]

———reauthorize and reform national service laws (S. 1274), S7983, S7999 [17JN]

Correctional institutions: require minimum work week, job training, and life skills preparation for Federal prison inmates and establish a grant program for mandatory drug testing (S. 672), S4169 [20MR]

Courts: restore cost-of-living adjustments from previous years and improve benefits system for the Federal judiciary, and implement procedures to instill public confidence in Federal courts (S. 1100), S6864 [21MY]

———restore cost-of-living adjustments from previous years and improve benefits system for the Federal judiciary, and implement procedures to instill public confidence in Federal courts (S. 787), S4840 [3AP]

Credit: prevent identity theft, improve use of and access to consumer reports, limit sharing of certain consumer information, and improve financial education and literacy (S. 1753), S13848-S13866, S13868, S13870-S13891 [4NO], S13980 [5NO], S14172 [6NO]

———prevent identity theft, improve use of and access to consumer reports, limit sharing of certain consumer information, and improve financial education and literacy (S. 1753), unanimous-consent agreement, S13124 [23OC], S13419 [28OC]

De Laine, Joseph A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 3287), S16051 [25NO]

———award Congressional Gold Medal (S. 498), S3029 [3MR], S8600 [25JN]

Delaware Mentoring Council: tribute, S1866 [4FE]

Democratic Party: national agenda, S90 [9JA], S14638 [12NO]

Denver, CO: tribute to Whiz Kids volunteer program for underprivileged and underachieving students, S8224 [19JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: conduct a loan repayment program to encourage provision of veterinary services in shortage and emergency situations (S. 1858), S14810 [12NO]

———develop and expand outreach programs for children in rural areas, S1436 [23JA]

———establish university-based research, extension, and educational programs to implement biobased energy technologies and products, S14010 [5NO]

———International Food for Education and Child Nutrition Program funding, S14150 [6NO]

Dept. of Education: ensure that students are not hurt by changes to needs analysis tables and require consultation with Advisory Committee on Student Financial Assistance (S. 1273), S7983 [17JN]

———establish Freedom's Answer Project to engage students in election process, S12185 [30SE]

———Hispanic education programs funding, S10992-S11003 [3SE], S11149 [5SE], S11299, S11324-S11327 [10SE]

———Impact Aid Program funding, S4409, S4410 [26MR], S11010-S11012, S11017 [3SE]

———provide specific waiver authority to respond to a war or other military operation or national emergency (H.R. 1412), S10866 [31JY]

———Rural Education Achievement Program funding, S11078-S11081, S11086 [4SE]

———teacher quality programs funding, S11290, S11302 [10SE]

———21st Century Community Learning Centers Program funding, S11291, S11292, S11302, S11303 [10SE]

———Underground Railroad Education and Cultural Program funding, S11102, S11105 [4SE]

Dept. of HHS: establish, promote, and support a comprehensive prevention, research, and medical management referral program for hepatitis C virus infection (S. 1143), S7144 [23MY]

———establish grant programs for education and outreach on newborn screening and coordinated followup care once newborn screening has been conducted (S. 1068), S6509, S6511 [15MY]

———health professions training programs funding, S11337 [10SE]

———provide grants to establish summer health career introductory programs for middle and high school students (S. 1008), S5861 [7MY]

Dept. of State: tribute to Cultural Bridges Program, S10258 [30JY]

———U.S. and Islamic youth student exchange program funding, S9208 [10JY]

Dept. of the Interior: assist in construction and occupy portion of University of New Mexico Hibben Center for Archaeological Research (S. 643), S3888 [18MR], S9612 [17JY]

———conduct special resource study of sites associated with Cesar E. Chavez and the farm labor movement to determine appropriate methods for their preservation and interpretation (S. 164), S849 [15JA], S4910 [7AP]

———construct an education and administrative center at the Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge in Box Elder County, UT (S. 277), S1882 [4FE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: enhance certain veterans programs and improve administration of such programs (S. 1133), S7031 [22MY]

———improve outreach programs to more fully inform veterans of available benefits (S. 1199), S7492 [5JN]

Des Moines, IA: tribute to Central Academy for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, S7229 [3JN]

Detroit, MI: anniversary of University of Detroit Jesuit High School and Academy, S4701 [2AP]

Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act: enforcement funding, S14011 [5NO], S14151 [6NO], S15960 [25NO]

Disabled: provide personnel preparation, enhanced support and training for beginning special educators, and professional development of special educators, general educators, and early intervention personnel (S. 608), S3626 [12MR]

Diseases: improve data collection and dissemination between Federal and State registries to enhance the treatment and research of cancer (S. 1899), S15289 [20NO]

———require a certain percentage of assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS be expended for abstinence education programs, S6476-S6478 [15MY]

———require a certain percentage of assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS be expended for women's health and empowerment programs and to reduce women's vulnerability to HIV/AIDS, S6485 [15MY]

District of Columbia: cap on attorneys' fees in special education placement lawsuits, S1445 [23JA]

———education funding, S11887-S11890 [24SE], S12036, S12051 [26SE], S12108-S12110 [29SE], S12166 [30SE]

———funding, S1121 [17JA]

———scholarship vouchers to provide school choice, S11150, S11151 [5SE], S11181 [8SE], S11887-S11890 [24SE], S11938, S11943-S11957, S11971-S11978 [25SE], S12027, S12028, S12031-S12037, S12042-S12045, S12051 [26SE], S12108-S12110, S12115-S12121, S12123-S12125 [29SE], S12165-S12171, S12173-S12176 [30SE], S12442 [3OC], S15021 [18NO]

DNA Day: designate (S. Con. Res. 10), S2989 [27FE]

Domestic policy: provide emergency relief for veterans health care, school construction, health care and transportation needs, and for job creation, S12510-S12514 [14OC]

Drugs: clarify definition of anabolic steroids, review sentencing guidelines for crimes involving steroids, and establish education programs relative to steroids (S. 1780), S13139-S13142 [23OC]

Dugi, Don: Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and Council for Advancement and Support of Education Kentucky Professor of the Year award recipient, S14798, S14800 [12NO]

East Brunswick, NJ: tribute to East Brunswick High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, S4954 [8AP]

Economy: national objectives priority assignments, S2760-S2765 [26FE], S8354-S8356 [23JN]

Elementary and Secondary Education Act: amend Impact Aid Program relative to delivery of payments to local educational agencies (S. 777), S4827 [3AP]

———permit certain States and local educational agencies to obtain waivers of student testing requirements (S. 956), S5600 [30AP], S15275-S15277 [20NO]

———specify the purposes for which certain Title I funds may be used (S. 1372), S9050 [8JY]

———transfer surplus Dept. of Education funding to Title I accounts, S9218 [10JY]

Employment: dislocated worker assistance programs funding, S11335 [10SE]

———enhance the workforce investment system (H.R. 1261), S14920, S14921 [12NO]

———enhance the workforce investment system (H.R. 1261), insert S. 1627 language in lieu, S14919 [12NO]

———establish strategic sectoral skills gap assessments, strategic skills gap action plans, and strategic training capacity enhancement seed grants (S. 1346), S8735 [26JN]

———improve workforce investment and adult education systems relative to English language training (S. 1543), S10671 [31JY]

———provide for private-sector-led Community Workforce Partnerships (S. 1965), S16007 [25NO]

———provide for training service and delivery innovation projects (S. 1347), S8735 [26JN]

———vocational education programs funding, S4363 [25MR]

———workforce training programs funding, S1409-S1411 [23JA], S4144 [20MR]

Eureka, SD: tribute to National Discover Card Tribute Award Scholarship recipients, S8431 [24JN]

Excellence in Economic Education Act: funding, S10948-S10952 [2SE]

Federal aid programs: literacy, library, and museum programs funding, S11233 [9SE], S11273, S11274 [10SE]

Federal courts: control of State and local political institutions, S8553 [25JN]

Federal employees: increase annual and aggregate limits on student loan repayment by Federal agencies (S. 926), S5435 [28AP]

Federal-State relations: clarify existing Federal law relative to the treatment of students privately educated at home under State law (S. 1562), S10912 [1AU]

Federation of Independent Illinois Colleges and Universities: anniversary, S12835 [17OC]

Financial institutions: expand loan forgiveness for child care providers including preschool teachers (S. 405), S2480 [13FE]

———provide loan forgiveness for family law attorneys who represent low-income families or individuals (S. 407), S2480 [13FE]

———provide loan forgiveness for social workers who work for child protective agencies (S. 409), S2480 [13FE]

———provide student loan borrowers with a choice of lender for loan consolidation and provide notice regarding loan consolidation (S. 835), S5069 [9AP]

———require consumer credit reports on student loans, S13880-S13882 [4NO]

Financial Literacy and Education Coordinating Committee: establish (S. 1470), S10058-S10060 [28JY]

Financial Literacy Commission: establish (S. 1532), S10658-S10661 [31JY]

Financial Literacy for Youth Month: designate (S. Res. 48), S2015 [5FE], S4453 [26MR]

Findlay, OH: tribute to Findlay High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, S5168 [10AP]

Firefighters: establish a scientific basis for new firefighting technology standards and improve coordination of training for and responding to terrorist attacks and other emergencies (S. 321), S2007 [5FE]

Foreign Assistance Act: Palestinian Scholarship Program funding, S9207 [10JY]

Foreign countries: democracy and civil education programs funding, S1136 [17JA]

Francis, Norman C.: tribute (S. Con. Res. 57), S8765 [26JN]

Funding, S91-S96, S100, S101 [9JA], S193-S195 [10JA], S214 [13JA], S256 [14JA], S330, S345-S347 [15JA], S1024-S1048 [16JA], S1643, S1646, S1658 [28JA], S2282 [12FE], S2881 [27FE], S3121 [5MR], S3787 [17MR], S3940, S3956-S3964 [19MR], S4358, S4365 [25MR], S8355, S8356 [23JN], S8856 [27JN], S10959, S10962 [2SE], S11021 [3SE], S11072 [4SE], S14298 [10NO]

Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta Lambda, Inc.: tribute, S2451 [13FE]

Garza, Maria A.: Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and Council for Advancement and Support of Education Idaho Professor of the Year award recipient, S14800 [12NO]

Gavin, Carole A.: Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and Council for Advancement and Support of Education New Jersey Professor of the Year award recipient, S14800 [12NO], S15056 [18NO]

Goodwin, Tom: Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and Council for Advancement and Support of Education Outstanding Baccalaureate College Professor of the Year award recipient, S15810 [24NO]

Grand Teton National Park: allow Wyoming to retrieve fair value for State lands placed in trust for school revenue purposes (S. 273), S1872 [4FE], S4879 [3AP]

Hale, Patty: Council for Advancement and Support of Education Outstanding Master's University and College Professor of the Year award recipient, S13802 [3NO]

Hays, KS: tribute to Hays High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, S3502 [11MR]

Head Start National Reporting System on Child Outcomes: condition the implementation of assessment procedures (S. 1620), S11570 [16SE]

Head Start Program: designate certain Head Start centers as Centers of Excellence in Early Childhood (S. 1474), S10062 [28JY]

———funding, S9325 [14JY], S11054 [4SE], S11226, S11227 [9SE]

———improve provisions relating to updating population data (S. 1593), S11247 [9SE]

———increase reservation of funds for programs for low-income families with very young children (S. 1444), S9736 [22JY]

———reauthorize and improve (S. 1483), S10145-S10149 [29JY]

———require parental consent for nonemergency intrusive physical examinations (S. 1699), S12293 [1OC]

Health: ensure that children at highest risk for asthma, vision, hearing, and other health problems are identified and treated (S. 1004), S5786 [6MY]

———establish grants to improve nutrition, increase physical activity, and prevent obesity (S. 1172), S7246-S7250 [3JN], S8295 [20JN], S15361 [21NO], S16094-S16100 [9DE]

———promote organ donation (S. 573), S3329-S3333 [6MR], S16064-S16068 [25NO]

———provide for uterine fibroid research and education (S. 1087), S6713 [20MY]

Health care facilities: children's hospitals graduate medical education funding, S4370 [25MR], S11100, S11105 [4SE], S11331 [10SE]

———teaching hospitals funding, S8686 [26JN]

Health care professionals: establish a psychology post-doctoral fellowship program specializing in underserved treatment areas (S. 65), S62 [7JA]

———implement an education loan repayment program for pharmacists (S. 648), S3896, S3897 [18MR], S8106 [18JN], S16054 [25NO]

———make certain clinical psychology graduate programs eligible to participate in various health professions loan programs (S. 74), S69 [7JA]

———make social work students and schools eligible for certain programs and grants, and establish a social work training program (S. 77), S70 [7JA]

———revise and extend certain education programs for physical and occupational therapy (S. 61), S60 [7JA]

Height, Dorothy I.: award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 1821), S15502 [21NO]

Higher Education Act: amend relative to the Federal Pell Grant maximum amount (S. 184), S1078 [16JA]

———amend relative to the qualifications of foreign schools (S. 570), S9512 [16JY]

———amend to enhance literacy in finance and economics (S. 1800), S13663, S13667 [30OC], S15401 [21NO]

———amend to enhance literacy in finance and economics (S. 1968), S16011-S16013 [25NO]

———amend to provide for variable interest rates on student loans (S. 1742), S12741 [16OC]

———extend loan forgiveness for certain loans to certified or licensed teachers and provide grants that promote teacher certification and licensing (S. 227), S1680 [28JA]

———provide grants for homeland security scholarships (S. 479), S2936 [27FE]

———student assistance eligibility standards for institutions offering accredited distance education programs (S. 1203), S7494 [5JN]

———technical amendments (S. 901), S5356 [11AP]

History: establish academies for teachers and students of American history and civics and a national alliance of teachers of American history and civics (S. 504), S3038-S3046 [4MR], S8216-S8219 [19JN], S8261-S8263 [20JN], S8714 [26JN]

Hoffman, Margaret A.: Dept. of Education National Distinguished Principal Program honoree, S14268 [7NO]

Hollywood, CA: anniversary of Hollywood High School, S10901 [1AU]

Housing: provide discounted housing for teachers and other school staff in certain rural and low-population States (S. 1205), S7495 [5JN]

Human Genome Month: designate (S. Con. Res. 10), S2989 [27FE]

Immigration: U.S. authority to limit duration of L-1 visas for temporary skilled workers, S10101-S10104 [29JY]

Indiana: tribute to Eighth Grade Youth Essay Contest winners, S3025 [3MR]

Indianapolis, IN: Charity Dye Elementary School #27 recipient of Dept. of Education No Child Left Behind-Blue Ribbon Schools award, S14799 [12NO]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: authorizing appropriations (S. 939), S5488-S5490 [29AP], S5531 [30AP]

Individuals with Disabilities Education Act: ensure that children with disabilities who are homeless or are wards of the State have access to special education services (S. 1619), S11569 [16SE]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: establish high cost funds to assist local educational agencies in providing education to high need children (S. 890), S5350 [11AP]

———funding, S1195-S1199, S1204-S1208 [21JA], S1353 [22JA], S3607, S3608 [12MR], S4069, S4072 [20MR], S4236, S4237 [21MR], S4407 [26MR], S11013, S11017 [3SE], S11081-S11085 [4SE], S11228 [9SE], S11273, S11275-S11280 [10SE]

———reauthorize (S. 1248), S7836, S7837 [12JN]

———reauthorize (S. 1248), unanimous-consent agreement, S15500 [21NO]

Indonesia: make international military education and training program funding contingent on cooperation with U.S. efforts to combat terrorism and investigate terrorist attacks, S1354, S1355 [22JA], S1379-S1383 [23JA], S9111 [9JY]

———make international military education and training program funding contingent on cooperation with U.S., efforts to combat terrorism and investigate terrorist attacks, S13357, S13368 [28OC]

Investments: establish individual development accounts for certain individuals and families, S4941 [8AP]

Inwood, WV: tribute to Musselman High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, S4896 [7AP]

Iraq: development and implementation of programs for women, S12986 [22OC]

———establish a permanent trust fund from oil and gas revenues to help strengthen Iraqi economy, S5158 [10AP]

———school renovation funding, S12227 [1OC], S12569 [15OC]

Johnson, Lorraine: Georgia Teacher of the Year award recipient, S5646 [1MY]

Kahuku, HI: tribute to Kahuku High and Intermediate School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, S6065 [13MY]

KDWB-Radio (Minneapolis, MN): National Association of Broadcasters Education Foundation Service to America Award recipient, S7926 [16JN]

Keller, Pat: Kentucky Music Educators Association Kentucky Elementary Music Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2593 [24FE]

Krueger, Connie: South Dakota Council of Teachers of English Language Arts Teacher of the Year award recipient, S5338 [11AP]

Lawson, Jeffrey: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Delaware, S6850 [21MY]

Lawyers and attorneys: provide funding for student loan repayment for public attorneys, S14075 [5NO]

Lerner, Robert: nomination to be Dept. of Education Commissioner of Education Statistics, S13509 [29OC]

Library of Congress: National Book Festival celebration, S12361 [2OC]

Lincoln University of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: tribute, S2913 [27FE]

Little Rock, AR: Audubon Nature Center funding, S11820, S11821 [23SE]

Local governments: scholarship vouchers to provide school choice, S5850 [7MY]

Louisiana: agricultural research programs funding, S14019, S14020 [5NO]

Louisville, KY: tribute to St. Albert the Great School, S3878 [18MR]

Manokotak, AK: tribute to Southwest Region School District for participation in Teaching From Space Program, S9954 [25JY]

March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation: tribute to premature birth awareness, education, and research campaign, S1724 [29JA]

Marion, SD: tribute to Marion High School) for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, S2835 [26FE]

McCool, William C.: rename Guam South Elementary/Middle School of the Dept. of Defense Domestic Dependents Elementary and Secondary Schools System in honor (H.R. 672), S4917 [7AP], S5044 [9AP]

McCracken County, KY: tribute to the McCracken County Education Association, S8556 [25JN]

Medgar Evers National Week of Remembrance: designate (S. Con. Res. 54), S7738 [11JN]

Medicare: eliminate geographic physician work adjustment factor, provide incentives to attract educators and clinical practitioners to underserved areas, and revise certain wage adjustments for skilled nursing facilities (S. 36), S43 [7JA]

———extend eligibility periods for geriatric graduate medical education, S8283 [20JN]

———extend eligibility periods for geriatric graduate medical education, expand medical residency training programs in geriatric medicine, and provide reimbursement of care coordination and assessment services (S. 387), S2464 [13FE]

———increase and freeze indirect medical education adjustment percentage, S8400 [24JN]

———provide regulatory relief, appeals process reforms, contracting flexibility, and education improvements (S. 1332), S8568 [25JN]

Mental health: increase number of well-trained mental health service professionals providing clinical mental health care to children and adolescents (S. 1223), S7627 [10JN]

———provide assistance to train teachers of children with autism spectrum disorders (S. 1422), S9593 [17JY]

Metairie, LA: tribute to Grace King High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, S5056 [9AP]

Middle East: Middle East Partnership Initiative scholarships funding for certain Muslim students at American universities, S13192 [24OC]

Montana State University: tribute to TechLink technology transfer center, S15056 [18NO]

Montgomery County, MD: anniversary of Housing Opportunity Commission's Family Self-Sufficiency Program, S13048 [22OC]

Museum and Library Services Act: reauthorize (H.R. 13), insert S. 888 language in lieu, S10931 [1AU]

———reauthorize (S. 238), S1741 [29JA]

———reauthorize (S. 888), S5345-S5349 [11AP], S10930, S10931 [1AU]

Myrtle Beach, SC: tribute to Carolina Forest High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, S5338 [11AP]

National Center for Social Work Research: establish (S. 73), S68 [7JA]

National Character Counts Week: designate (S. Res. 245), S12755, S12756 [16OC]

National Charter Schools Week: designate (S. Res. 125), S5498 [29AP]

National Child Care Worthy Wage Day: designate (S. Res. 122), S5495 [29AP]

National Civilian Conservation Corps Day: designate (S. Res. 46), S2014 [5FE], S3642 [12MR]

National Engineers Week: tribute to winners of Regional Future City Competition, S2453 [13FE]

National Football League: tribute to military awareness initiative, S14444 [11NO]

National Funeral Service Education Week: observance (S. Con. Res. 70), S11757 [22SE]

National Internet Safety Month: support goals and ideals and raise awareness and encourage education about safety on the Internet (S. Res. 185), S8599 [25JN]

National Library Week: observance, S5165 [10AP]

National Mentoring Month: designate (S. Res. 25), S1494 [23JA], S1757 [29JA]

National objectives: encourage lifelong learning by investing in public schools and improving access to and affordability of higher education and job training (S. 8), S38 [7JA], S134-S136 [9JA]

———improvement of system, S2282 [12FE], S9946 [25JY]

National Safety Month: designate (S. Res. 145), S6633 [19MY]

National security: assist Federal agencies in addressing deficiencies in specialized personnel through student loan repayment, graduate student fellowships, and establishing a National Security Service Corps (S. 589), S3512 [11MR], S10598 [31JY], S14075, S14076 [5NO]

National Teacher Day: observance, S5766 [6MY]

National Veterans Awareness Week: designate (S. Res. 204), S10153 [29JY], S10867 [31JY]

National Zoological Park: funding, S11819, S11820 [23SE]

Native Americans: provide grants to tribal colleges and universities to increase number of post-secondary degrees earned in early childhood education and related fields (S. 1469), S10057 [28JY]

———provide student loan forgiveness to teachers who work in tribal colleges or universities (S. 378), S2362 [12FE]

———support the development of Native American Language Survival Schools (S. 575), S3371 [7MR]

———tribal colleges and universities funding, S13785 [3NO]

Netday (nonprofit organization): tribute to ``Speak Up Day'' event, S13512 [29OC]

New Hampshire: tribute to Excellence in Education Award recipients, S7132 [23MY]

No Child Left Behind Act: data-tracking and transfer technology funding to facilitate State compliance, S11309, S11311, S11339 [10SE]

———implementation, S10952-S10957 [2SE], S11006-S11009, S11018-S11020 [3SE], S11055 [4SE]

———implementation relative to Wisconsin Knowledge and Concepts Examinations administration, S15275-S15277 [20NO]

———implementation (S. Res. 22), S1085 [16JA]

———suspend certain penalties against schools that are not fully funded, S11285-S11289, S11295 [10SE]

Northern Kentucky University: tribute to Metropolitan Education and Training Service Program and dedication of Metropolitan Education and Training Service Center, S11901 [24SE]

NSF: provide grants for digital and wireless network technology programs at historically Black colleges and universities, Hispanic-serving institutions, and tribal colleges and universities (S. 196), S1151, S1152 [17JA], S5504-S5511 [30AP]

———provide grants for digital and wireless network technology programs at historically Black colleges and universities, Hispanic-serving institutions, and tribal colleges and universities (S. 196), unanimous-consent agreement, S5254 [10AP]

Nurnberger, Ralph: Georgetown University Excellence in Teaching Faculty Award recipient, S8122 [18JN]

Nurse Reinvestment Act: funding, S1450 [23JA], S11004, S11005, S11015 [3SE]

Oncology Nursing Month: observance, S5535 [30AP]

Orange, CA: anniversary of Orange High School, S10901 [1AU]

Oregon: tribute to N2K Nursing Shortage Demonstration Project, S2914 [27FE]

Osborne, Representative: Caring Institute National Caring Award recipient, S15055 [18NO]

Paige, Sec. of Education: comments relative to teaching Christian values in public schools, S5318 [11AP]

Paintsville, KY: tribute to Johnson Central High School academic team, S2914 [27FE]

Pearson, Levi: award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 3287), S16051 [25NO]

Pecina, Michele: National Association of Elementary School Principals California National Distinguished Principal of the Year award recipient, S7231 [3JN]

Pell Grant Program: modify computation of eligibility relative to certain recently unemployed individuals (S. 1348), S8735 [26JN]

Petersen, Rachel: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for South Dakota, S5854 [7MY]

Poverty: disadvantaged student programs funding, S10944-S10948, S10952-S10957 [2SE], S11000, S11006-S11009, S11018-S11020 [3SE], S11053 [4SE], S11175-S11178, S11180 [8SE], S11209-S11212, S11214, S11223-S11225 [9SE]

President's Commission on Opportunity in Athletics: report on Title IX prohibiting gender discrimination in educational and athletic programs and its role in guaranteeing equal educational opportunities for women and girls, S2892, S2893 [27FE]

Public welfare programs: ensure fair treatment and due process protections for enhanced data collection and reporting requirements under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (S. 770), S4708-S4712 [2AP]

———improve provision of education and job training under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (S. 262), S1822 [30JA]

———increase limit on vocational education training to be counted as work activity under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (S. 327), S2053 [6FE]

———permit States to create a program that allows individuals to obtain post-secondary or vocational education under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (S. 603), S3622 [12MR]

———promote financial education under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program and allow such education to count as a work activity under that program (S. 813), S4961 [8AP]

Pulaski County, KY: Pulaski County School System recipient of Kentucky School Boards Association Public Education Achieves in Kentucky Award, S5722 [5MY]

Puxico, MO: transfer control of the Mingo Job Corps Center from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to the Forest Service (S. 1814), S13804 [3NO]

Rapid City, SD: anniversary of South Canyon Elementary School, S7131 [23MY]

Read Across America Day: designate (S. Res. 69), S2989 [27FE]

Redford, Robert: Americans for the Arts (organization) Nancy Hanks Lecture on the Arts and Public Policy honoree, S12440 [3OC]

Rhode Island Council on Residential Programs for Children and Youth: tribute, S11563 [16SE]

Rhodes Scholarships: celebrate anniversary and establishment of the Mandela Rhodes Foundation (S. Res. 187), S8815 [26JN]

Roads and highways: maintenance funding for public roads used by school buses serving certain Indian reservations (S. 528), S3181 [5MR]

Roberto, Richard: National Association of Secondary School Principals National High School Principal of the Year finalist, S15404 [21NO]

Rogers, Betsy Dawson: National Teacher of the Year recipient, S5848 [7MY]

Rogers, Fred M.: tribute (S. Con. Res. 16), S3204 [5MR]

Roswell, NM: Roswell High School recipient of Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Top 10 Schools in America award, S3879 [18MR]

Sail San Francisco (organization): naval/tall ships education programs funding, S9582, S9587 [17JY]

San Pedro, CA: anniversary of San Pedro High School, S8860 [27JN]

Saudi Arabia: support reform of education curriculum (S. Con. Res. 14), S3201 [5MR]

SBA: establish the Native American Entrepreneurs Program (S. 1488), S10153 [29JY]

———establish vocational and technical entrepreneurship development program (S. 1254), S7839 [12JN]

Schools: afterschool programs funding, S11281, S11293, S11294 [10SE]

———provide for secondary school reform (S. 1554), S10908 [1AU]

———provide grants for the repair, renovation, alteration, and construction of public elementary and secondary school facilities, S11088-S11094 [4SE], S11134 [5SE]

———voucher program to provide school choice (S. 1551), S10683 [31JY]

Senior citizens: establish grant program to provide financial and retirement education programs to reduce financial abuse and fraud among mid-life and older individuals (S. 386), S2462 [13FE], S15401 [21NO]

Shelbyville, DE: Phillip C. Showell Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education No Child Left Behind-Blue Ribbon Schools award, S12188 [30SE]

Smyrna, DE: tribute to Smyrna High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, S5535 [30AP]

Special education: reduce paperwork for special education teachers and make mediation mandatory for all legal disputes relative to individualized education programs (S. 626), S3744 [13MR]

Sports: collect information from coeducational secondary schools on athletic participation (S. 282), S1884 [4FE]

St. Paul, MN: tribute to Twin Cities Academy students, S6158 [14MY]

States: make grants for preschool and general education activities in elementary and secondary schools, S4343 [25MR]

Supreme Court: decision on University of Michigan affirmative action policies, S8432 [24JN], S8548 [25JN]

———pending hearing on University of Michigan affirmative action policies, S316, S331, S336, S339 [15JA], S1044 [16JA], S1123-S1125, S1138 [17JA], S1462 [23JA], S1798 [30JA], S2302 [12FE]

Taxation: allow small business employers a credit for certain expenses for long-term training of employees in highly skilled small business trades (S. 1625), S11649 [17SE]

———enhance charitable contribution deductions for book donations and literacy (S. 680), S4178 [20MR]

———exclude from gross income loan payments received under the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program (S. 529), S3184-S3186 [5MR]

———expand incentives for construction and renovation of public schools, S6440 [15MY]

———expand incentives for construction and renovation of public schools (S. 856), S5182 [10AP]

———extend certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code (S. 1896), S15190 [19NO], S15398 [21NO]

———increase deduction for teacher classroom supplies and expand to include qualified professional development expenses, S3798 [17MR], S6216, S6217 [14MY], S6423, S6424 [15MY]

———increase deduction for teacher classroom supplies and expand to include qualified professional development expenses (S. 695), S4328 [24MR]

———make higher education more affordable, S6241 [14MY], S6426, S6460 [15MY]

———make higher education more affordable (S. 174), S860 [15JA]

———make higher education more affordable (S. 348), S2208 [11FE]

———provide tax credit to teachers in rural or high unemployment areas or who achieve National Board for Professional Teaching Standards certification (S. 857), S5182 [10AP]

———repeal dividend and top rate tax cuts and use savings for Pell Grant Program, Hope Scholarship, and Lifetime Learning Credits funding, S6438 [15MY]

———treatment of higher education expenses, S4367, S4368 [25MR]

Teacher Appreciation Week: observance, S6063 [13MY]

Teachers: extend student loan forgiveness to Head Start teachers (S. 140), S204, S205 [10JA]

———increase familiarity with the educational needs of gifted and talented students (S. 1638), S11754 [22SE]

———increase student loan forgiveness to teachers in mathematics, science, and special education (S. 291), S1899 [4FE]

Technology: make consumers, educational institutions, and libraries aware of digital rights management technologies included in the digital media products they purchase (S. 1621), S11571-S11574 [16SE]

Television: provide grants to train court reporters and other individuals to become real-time writers to meet requirements for closed captioning of video programming, S13038, S13039 [22OC]

———provide grants to train court reporters and other individuals to become real-time writers to meet requirements for closed captioning of video programming (S. 480), S2938-S2940 [27FE]

Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century: make certain amendments relative to Indian tribes and provide training and technical assistance to Native Americans interested in commercial vehicle driving careers (S. 281), S1883 [4FE]

Turtle Mountain Community College: anniversary, S2048 [6FE]

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit: support decision on University of Michigan affirmative action policies (S. Res. 23), S1122, S1123 [17JA]

U.S.-Ireland Alliance: tribute to George J. Mitchell Scholar Program, S10597 [31JY]

University of Miami: Dante B. Fascell North South Center funding, S9213 [10JY]

University of North Dakota: advanced housing research consortium funding, S1444 [23JA]

University of South Dakota: anniversary of School of Medicine and Health Sciences Center for Disabilities, S9583 [17JY]

Veterans: improve and enhance certain benefits for survivors of veterans, S14393 [11NO]

———improve and enhance certain benefits for survivors of veterans (S. 1132), S7029 [22MY], S13707 [31OC]

Vietnam Veterans Memorial: authorize design and construction of a temporary education center (S. 1076), S6626, S6627 [19MY], S9616 [17JY]

Volzke, Elizabeth: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for South Dakota, S5854 [7MY]

Weaver, Jasmin: U.S.-Ireland Alliance George J. Mitchell Scholarship recipient, S2338 [12FE]

West Warwick, RI: tribute to West Warwick Senior High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, S5338 [11AP]

Western Kentucky University: tribute to William E. Bivin Forensic Society, S5847, S5854 [7MY]

Williams, Rebecca: James Madison Memorial Fellowship recipient, S8555 [25JN]

Women: oppose any changes to Title IX prohibiting gender discrimination in educational and athletic programs (S. Res. 153), S7055, S7056 [22MY]

———reaffirm support for Title IX prohibiting gender discrimination in educational and athletic programs and its critical role in guaranteeing equal educational opportunities for women and girls (S. Res. 40), S1839 [30JA]

———status of Title IX prohibiting gender discrimination in educational and athletic programs, S1692-S1694 [29JA], S2832 [26FE]

Workforce Investment Act: programs funding, S11057-S11060, S11077 [4SE]

———reauthorize (S. 1627), S11651 [17SE], S14861-S14919 [12NO]

Workman, Brandon: U.S. Achievement Academy National Mathematics Award recipient, S7187 [2JN]

Year of the Blues: observance, S7376 [4JN]

YMCA: authorizing appropriations to implement program for teens providing productive activities during after-school hours (S. 1201), S7493 [5JN]

Zettel, Mary A.: Dept. of Education National Distinguished Principal Program honoree, S13511 [29OC]

Reports

Congress to Campus Program: Association of Former Members of Congress, H4135-H4143 [15MY]

Reports filed

American History and Civics Education Act: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 504) (S. Rept. 108-71), S7876 [13JN]

Aquatic Invasive Species Research Act: Committee on Science (House) (H.R. 1081) (H. Rept. 108-324), H9737 [20OC]

Award Congressional Gold Medal to Joseph A. De Laine: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate) (S. 498), S8559 [25JN]

Cesar Estrada Chavez Study Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 164) (S. Rept. 108-20), S3993 [19MR]

Child Care and Development Block Grant Act: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 880) (S. Rept. 108-37), S5172 [10AP]

Child Medication Safety Act: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 1170) (H. Rept. 108-121), H4527 [21MY]

Consideration of H.R. 438, Teacher Recruitment and Retention Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 309) (H. Rept. 108-189), H6347 [8JY]

Consideration of H.R. 766, Nanotechnology Research and Development Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 219) (H. Rept. 108-90), H3681 [6MY]

Consideration of H.R. 1261, Workforce Reinvestment and Adult Education Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 221) (H. Rept. 108-92), H3760 [7MY]

Consideration of H.R. 1350, Improving Education Results for Children With Disabilities Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 206) (H. Rept. 108-79), H3450 [29AP]

Consideration of H.R. 2210, School Readiness Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 336) (H. Rept. 108-232), H7453 [23JY]

Consideration of H.R. 2211, Ready To Teach Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 310) (H. Rept. 108-190), H6347 [8JY]

Consideration of S. 222, Zuni Indian Tribe Water Rights Settlement Act, and S. 273, Grand Teton National Park Land Exchange Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 258) (H. Rept. 108-140), H4976 [4JN]

Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors (DREAM) Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 1545), S15975 [25NO]

Digital and Wireless Network Technology Program Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 196) (S. Rept. 108-34), S4897 [7AP]

Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Land Exchange Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1409) (H. Rept. 108-254), H7838 [3SE]

Federal Employee Student Loan Assistance Act: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 926) (S. Rept. 108-109), S9708 [22JY]

Financial Literacy for Youth Month: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. Res. 48), S4165 [20MR]

Graduate Opportunities in Higher Education Act: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 3076) (H. Rept. 108-307), H9375 [8OC]

Grand Teton National Park Land Exchange Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 273) (S. Rept. 108-14), S3162 [5MR]

Hibben Center for Archaeological Research Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 643) (S. Rept. 108-94), S9303 [11JY]

Homeland Security Federal Workforce Act: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 589) (S. Rept. 108-119), S10615 [31JY]

Improved Nutrition and Physical Activity (IMPACT) Act: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 1172), S15975 [25NO]

Improving Education Results for Children With Disabilities Act: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 1350) (H. Rept. 108-77), H3450 [29AP]

Indian Tribal Surface Transportation Improvement Act: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (S. 281) (S. Rept. 108-150), S11753 [22SE]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Improvement Act: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 1248) (S. Rept. 108-185), S13802 [3NO]

International Studies in Higher Education Act: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 3077) (H. Rept. 108-308), H9375 [8OC]

Irish Peace Process Cultural and Training Program Extension: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2655) (H. Rept. 108-260), H7947 [4SE]

Museum and Library Services Act: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 13) (H. Rept. 108-16), H1331 [25FE]

Museum and Library Services Act Reauthorization: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 888) (S. Rept. 108-83), S8722 [26JN]

Nanotechnology Research and Development Act: Committee on Science (House) (H.R. 766) (H. Rept. 108-89), H3681 [6MY]

National Consumer Credit Reporting System Improvement Act: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate) (S. 1753) (S. Rept. 108-166), S12837 [17OC]

National Great Black Americans Commemoration Act: Committee on Resources (House) (S. 1233) (H. Rept. 108-372), H11205, H11358 [17NO]

———Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 1233), S8232 [19JN]

National Safety Month: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. Res. 145), S6977 [22MY]

National Veterans Awareness Week: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. Res. 204), S10616 [31JY]

Nomination of Bradley H. Udall to the Morris K. Udall Scholarship and Excellence in National Environmental Policy Foundation Board of Directors: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate), S5058 [9AP]

Nomination of Herbert Guenther to the Morris K. Udall Scholarship and Excellence in National Environmental Policy Foundation Board of Directors: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate), S5058 [9AP]

Nomination of Malcolm B. Bowekaty to the Morris K. Udall Scholarship and Excellence in National Environmental Policy Foundation Board of Directors: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate), S5058 [9AP]

Nomination of Richard Narcia to the Morris K. Udall Scholarship and Excellence in National Environmental Policy Foundation Board of Directors: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate), S5058 [9AP]

Nomination of Robert Boldrey to the Morris K. Udall Scholarship and Excellence in National Environmental Policy Foundation Board of Directors: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate), S5058 [9AP]

Nomination of Roderick R. Paige To Be U.S. Representative to UNESCO: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S12375 [2OC]

Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act Matching Grant Program for School Security Reauthorization: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2685) (H. Rept. 108-303), H9281 [7OC]

Organ Donation Improvement Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 399) (H. Rept. 108-15), H698 [13FE]

Paleontological Resources Preservation Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 546) (S. Rept. 108-93), S9303 [11JY]

Pharmacy Education Aid Act: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 648) (S. Rept. 108-189), S14176 [6NO]

Ready To Teach Act: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 2211) (H. Rept. 108-183), H6261 [26JN]

School Readiness Act: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 2210) (H. Rept. 108-184), H6261 [26JN]

Teacher Recruitment and Retention Act: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 438) (H. Rept. 108-182), H6261 [26JN]

Veterans Entrepreneurship Act: Committee on Veterans Affairs (House) (H.R. 1460) (H. Rept. 108-142), H5088 [9JN]

Veterans' Survivors Benefits Enhancements Act: Committee on Veterans' Affairs (Senate) (S. 1132) (S. Rept. 108-169), S12969 [21OC]

Vietnam Veterans Memorial Education Center Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1076) (S. Rept. 108-98), S9303 [11JY]

Workforce Investment Act Reauthorization: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 1627) (S. Rept. 108-187), S14031 [5NO]

Workforce Reinvestment and Adult Education Act: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 1261) (H. Rept. 108-82), H3634 [1MY]

Resolutions by organizations

Albany State University Day: Albany State University, E622 [31MR]

Results

Vote on Harkin Amendment on Individuals With Disabilities Education Act funding to H.R. 4577, Social Security and Medicare Safe Deposit Box Act (2000), S3608 [12MR]

Rulings of the Chair

Grand Teton National Park: allow Wyoming to retrieve fair value for State lands placed in trust for school revenue purposes (S. 273), H4806 [3JN]

Statements

Afterschool Programs Funding: Several Students, S11282 [10SE]

Civic Education Plan for South Dakota, S16101 [9DE]

Civic Education Plan for Tennessee, S16101 [9DE]

Congressional Conference on Civic Education, S16102 [9DE]

Firefighting Research and Coordination Act: Senator McCain, S2009 [5FE]

No Child Left Behind Act Implementation: Gail Cohen, E2152 [28OC]

———Representative Andrews, E2152 [28OC]

Restoration of International Military Education and Training to Indonesia: Senator Inouye, S1381 [23JA]

Scholarship Vouchers To Provide School Choice in the District of Columbia: President Bush, S12033 [26SE]

———Representative Tom Davis, S12034 [26SE]

———Roderick R. Paige, Sec. of Education, S12042-S12044 [26SE]

Security Information for General Aviation Pilots/Airports: Dept. of Homeland Security, S7803 [12JN]

Teacher Classroom Supplies Tax Deduction Increase and Expansion To Include Qualified Professional Development Expenses: Executive Office of the President, S6217 [14MY]

Vouchers—Where I Stand and Why: Delegate Norton, S12119 [29SE]

Summaries

America's Better Classroom Act (H.R. 717), E224 [13FE]

Citizenship—A Challenge for All Generations: Congressional Conference on Civic Education, E2404 [22NO]

Continuing Appropriations (H.J. Res. 2), S341-S345 [15JA]

Financial Literacy and Education Coordinating Act (S. 1470), S10060 [28JY]

Fiscal Year 2003 Appropriations Reductions, S347 [15JA]

Focus on Committed and Underpaid Staff for Children's Sake (FOCUS) Act (S. 1198), S7491 [5JN]

Head Start Centers of Excellence Act (S. 1474), S10063 [28JY]

Head Start School Readiness and Coordination Act (S. 1483), S10146 [29JY]

Home School Non-Discrimination Act (S. 1562), S10912 [1AU]

Improve Services and Facilities of Federal Indian Health Programs and Encourage Maximum Participation of Indians in Such Programs (H.R. 2440), E1216 [11JN]

Iraq Success Stories of Reconstruction, Health, Education, and Justice System Projects, S12343 [2OC]

Leave No Child Behind Act (S. 448), S2841 [26FE]

Syllabuses

American Character and America's Government—Using the American Creed To Make Decisions: Senator Alexander, Harvard University John F. Kennedy School of Government, S3042-S3044 [4MR]

Tables

Average starting salaries for certain jobs following two years of training in a vocational or community college program, S2053 [6FE]

Dept. of Education fiscal year 2004 President's budget, S3960 [19MR]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies appropriations (H.R. 2660): educator professional development funding, S11291 [10SE]

———effect of 21st Century Community Learning Centers Program funding on other programs funding, S11292 [10SE]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, Education and related agencies appropriations (H.R. 246), S1025 [16JA]

District of Columbia public schools test score comparisons, S12175 [30SE]

District of Columbia students in failing public schools, S11945 [25SE]

Estimated State allocations of increased Individuals With Disabilities Education Act funding, S1198 [21JA]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act funding by State, S11084 [4SE], S11276 [10SE]

Myths and facts about the District of Columbia opportunity scholarship program, S12116 [29SE]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 110, recognize the sequencing of the human genome as one of the most significant accomplishments of the past century and support goals and ideals of Human Genome Month and DNA Day, H5116 [10JN]

H. Con. Res. 220, Medgar Evers National Week of Remembrance, H5371 [16JN]

H. Con. Res. 270, support goals and ideals of College Savings Month, H9398 [15OC]

H. Res. 25, support efforts to promote greater awareness of the need for youth mentors and increased involvement with youth through mentoring, H147 [27JA]

H. Res. 26, tribute to Catholic schools, H143 [27JA]

H. Res. 70, majority party appointments to the Committee on Education and the Workforce (House), H416 [12FE]

H. Res. 106, tribute to Lutheran schools, students, parents, teachers, administrators, and congregations for contributions to education, H1479 [4MR]

H. Res. 107, tribute to Students in Free Enterprise (organization), H3415 [29AP]

H. Res. 111, tribute to Fred M. Rogers, H1484 [4MR]

H. Res. 127, Financial Literacy for Youth Month, H2829 [7AP]

H. Res. 161, tribute to Operation Respect, Inc., and Peter Yarrow for anti-bullying, compassion, and tolerance programs, H3411 [29AP]

H. Res. 204, support goals and ideals of National Charter Schools Week, H3417 [29AP]

H. Res. 206, consideration of H.R. 1350, Improving Education Results for Children With Disabilities Act, H3458 [30AP]

H. Res. 219, consideration of H.R. 766, Nanotechnology Research and Development Act, H3714 [7MY]

H. Res. 221, consideration of H.R. 1261, Workforce Reinvestment and Adult Education Act, H3767 [8MY]

H. Res. 258, consideration of S. 222, Zuni Indian Tribe Water Rights Settlement Act, and S. 273, Grand Teton National Park Land Exchange Act, H5012 [5JN]

H. Res. 300, recognize outstanding contributions of the faculty, staff, students, and alumni of Christian colleges and universities, H10297 [4NO]

H. Res. 309, consideration of H.R. 438, Teacher Recruitment and Retention Act, H6356 [9JY]

H. Res. 310, consideration of H.R. 2211, Ready To Teach Act, H6353 [9JY]

H. Res. 336, consideration of H.R. 2210, School Readiness Act, H7518 [24JY]

H. Res. 378, tribute to Independent 529 Plan for assisting families in paying for college tuition, H9826 [28OC]

H. Res. 395, support goals and ideals of National Chemistry Week, H9830 [28OC]

H. Res. 411, tribute to John Wooden, H11440 [18NO]

H.R. 13, Museum and Library Services Act, H8248-H8251 [16SE]

H.R. 13, Museum and Library Services Act reauthorization, H1644-H1647 [6MR]

H.R. 108, require the Dept. of Agriculture to pay costs of environmental reviews relative to conveyances under the Education Land Grant Act, H2874 [8AP]

H.R. 399, Organ Donation Improvement Act, H1763 [12MR]

H.R. 438, Teacher Recruitment and Retention Act, H6383 [9JY]

H.R. 517, convey Coast Guard cutter Bramble (vessel), upon decommissioning, to the Port Huron Museum of Arts and History, H3981 [13MY]

H.R. 620, provide adequate school facilities in Yosemite National Park, H2287 [25MR]

H.R. 672, rename Guam South Elementary/Middle School of the Dept. of Defense Domestic Dependents Elementary and Secondary Schools System in honor of William C. McCool, H1355 [26FE]

H.R. 766, Nanotechnology Research and Development Act, H3722-H3724 [7MY]

H.R. 1170, Child Medication Safety Act, H4382 [21MY]

H.R. 1261, Workforce Reinvestment and Adult Education Act, H3789-H3806 [8MY]

H.R. 1350, Improving Education Results for Children With Disabilities Act, H3480, H3510 [30AP]

H.R. 1409, Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Land Exchange Act, H8416 [23SE]

H.R. 1412, Higher Education Relief Opportunities for Students Act, H2522 [1AP]

H.R. 1446, California Missions Preservation Act, H9697 [20OC]

H.R. 1460, Veterans Entrepreneurship and Benefits Improvement Act, H5675 [23JN]

H.R. 1821, award Congressional Gold Medal to Dorothy I. Height, H9411 [15OC]

H.R. 2211, Ready To Teach Act, H6373-H6378 [9JY]

H.R. 2622, National Consumer Credit Reporting System Improvement Act, S13982-S13994 [5NO]

H.R. 2655, Irish Peace Process Cultural and Training Program extension, H9228 [7OC]

H.R. 3076, Graduate Opportunities in Higher Education Act, H9748 [21OC]

H.R. 3077, International Studies in Higher Education Act, H9752-H9755 [21OC]

H.R. 3287, award Congressional Gold Medal to Joseph A. De Laine, Harry and Eliza Briggs, and Levi Pearson, H11484 [18NO]

S. 61, Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Education Act, S60 [7JA]

S. 65, Psychologists in the Service of the Public Act, S62 [7JA]

S. 73, National Center for Social Work Research Act, S68 [7JA]

S. 74, Strengthen the Public Health Service Act, S69 [7JA]

S. 77, Strengthen Social Work Training Act, S70 [7JA]

S. 140, Loan Forgiveness for Head Start Teachers Act, S204 [10JA]

S. 164, Cesar Estrada Chavez Study Act, S850 [15JA], S4910 [7AP]

S. 174, Tuition Assistance for Families Act, S861 [15JA]

S. 184, amend Higher Education Act relative to the Federal Pell Grant maximum amount, S1078 [16JA]

S. 196, Digital and Wireless Network Technology Program Act, S1152 [17JA], S5510 [30AP]

S. 236, require background checks of alien flight school applicants regardless of weight of the aircraft for which they seek training and require report on the effectiveness of the requirement, S1740 [29JA]

S. 238, Museum and Library Services Act reauthorization, S1741-S1744 [29JA]

S. 262, Education Works Act, S1824 [30JA]

S. 273, Grand Teton National Park Land Exchange Act, S1873 [4FE], S4879 [3AP], H4804 [3JN], H5028 [5JN]

S. 281, Indian Tribal Surface Transportation Improvement Act, S1883 [4FE]

S. 291, Quality Teacher Recruitment and Retention Act, S1899 [4FE]

S. 321, Firefighting Research and Coordination Act, S2008 [5FE]

S. 327, increase limit on vocational education training to be counted as work activity under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program, S2054 [6FE]

S. 348, Make College Affordable Act, S2207 [11FE]

S. 378, Tribal Colleges and Universities Teacher Loan Forgiveness Act, S2362 [12FE]

S. 386, Education for Retirement Security Act, S2463 [13FE]

S. 405, Early Educator Loan Forgiveness Act, S2481 [13FE]

S. 406, Communities Combating College Drinking and Drug Use Act, S2482 [13FE]

S. 407, provide loan forgiveness for family law attorneys who represent low-income families or individuals, S2483 [13FE]

S. 408, Ready To Educate All Children Act, S2484-S2486 [13FE]

S. 409, provide loan forgiveness for social workers who work for child protective agencies, S2486 [13FE]

S. 447, Reservist Opportunities and Protection of Education Act, S2711 [25FE]

S. 479, Protect America Scholarships Act, S2937 [27FE]

S. 480, Training for Realtime Writers Act, S2938 [27FE]

S. 498, award Congressional Gold Medal to Joseph A. De Laine, S8600 [25JN]

S. 501, Gifted and Talented Students Education Act, S3033-S3035 [3MR]

S. 504, American History and Civics Education Act, S3088 [4MR], S8263-S8265 [20JN]

S. 528, maintenance funding for public roads used by school buses serving certain Indian reservations, S3182 [5MR]

S. 546, Paleontological Resources Preservation Act, S3266-S3268 [6MR], S9608-S9612 [17JY]

S. 570, amend Higher Education Act relative to the qualifications of foreign schools, H8984 [30SE]

S. 570, Higher Education Act amendments relative to the qualifications of foreign schools, S9512 [16JY]

S. 573, Organ Donation and Recovery Improvement Act, S3331-S3333 [6MR], S16064-S16067 [25NO]

S. 589, Homeland Security Federal Workforce Act, S3513-S3516 [11MR]

S. 608, Personnel Excellence for Students With Disabilities Act, S3627-S3631 [12MR]

S. 643, Hibben Center Act, S9612 [17JY]

S. 643, Hibben Center for Archaeological Research Act, S3888 [18MR]

S. 648, Pharmacy Education Aid Act, S16054-S16057 [25NO]

S. 680, enhance charitable contribution tax deductions for book donations and literacy, S4178 [20MR]

S. 770, Fair Treatment and Due Process Protection Act, S4709-S4712 [2AP]

S. 787, Fair and Independent Federal Judiciary Act, S4840 [3AP]

S. 812, increase rates of educational assistance for members of the Selected Reserve, S4961 [8AP]

S. 813, TANF Financial Education Promotion Act, S4961 [8AP]

S. 828, Chesapeake Bay Environmental Education Pilot Program Act, S5064 [9AP]

S. 831, NOAA Chesapeake Bay Watershed Education, Training, and Restoration Act, S5067 [9AP]

S. 863, Fairness for America's Soldiers in Higher Education Act, S5190 [10AP]

S. 888, Museum and Library Services Act reauthorization, S5345-S5349 [11AP]

S. 890, Supporting Success for High Need Students Act, S5351 [11AP]

S. 926, Federal Employee Student Loan Assistance Act, S5435 [28AP], S10451 [30JY], H9835 [28OC]

S. 939, IDEA Full-Funding Act, S5488 [29AP]

S. 956, Student Testing Flexibility Act, S5602 [30AP]

S. 963, convey Coast Guard cutter Bramble (vessel), upon decommissioning, to the Port Huron Museum of Arts and History, S5609 [30AP]

S. 988, Workforce Investment Act job training grant pilot program, S5733 [5MY]

S. 1008, Dept. of HHS grants to establish summer health career introductory programs for middle and high school students, S5861 [7MY]

S. 1068, Newborn Screening Saves Lives Act, S6510 [15MY]

S. 1076, Vietnam Veterans Memorial Education Center Act, S9616 [17JY]

S. 1078, Stable Transitions in Education for Armed Services' Dependent Youth Act, S6628-S6631 [19MY]

S. 1100, Securing Judicial Independence Act, S6864 [21MY]

S. 1132, Veterans' Benefits Enhancements Act, S13744-S13748 [31OC]

S. 1132, Veterans' Survivors Benefits Enhancements Act, S7030 [22MY]

S. 1133, Veterans Programs Improvement Act, S7031-S7033 [22MY]

S. 1143, Hepatitis C Epidemic Control and Prevention Act, S7142-S7144 [23MY]

S. 1172, Improved Nutrition and Physical Activity (IMPACT) Act, S7246-S7249 [3JN], S16094-S16099 [9DE]

S. 1181, promote youth financial education, S7389 [4JN]

S. 1190, Next Generation Hispanic Serving Institutions Act, S7478 [5JN]

S. 1199, Veterans Outreach Improvement Act, S7493 [5JN]

S. 1203, Distance Education and Online Learning Act, S7495 [5JN]

S. 1205, Rural Teacher Housing Act, S7496 [5JN]

S. 1223, Child Health Care Crisis Relief Act, S7627-S7630 [10JN]

S. 1233, National Great Black Americans Commemoration Act, S7720 [11JN], S9355 [14JY]

S. 1273, ensure that students are not hurt by changes to needs analysis tables and require Dept. of Education consultation with Advisory Committee on Student Financial Assistance, S7983 [17JN]

S. 1274, Call to Service Act, S7984-S7999 [17JN]

S. 1306, California Missions Preservation Act, S8304 [20JN]

S. 1346, Sectoral Market Assessment for Regional Training Enhancement and Revitalization Act, S8736 [26JN]

S. 1347, provide for training service and delivery innovation projects, S8737 [26JN]

S. 1348, Federal Pell Grant Eligibility Clarification Act, S8737 [26JN]

S. 1372, Title I Integrity Act, S9051 [8JY]

S. 1422, Teacher Education for Autistic Children (TEACH) Act, S9594 [17JY]

S. 1469, Tribal Colleges and Universities Head Start Partnership Act, S10058 [28JY]

S. 1470, Financial Literacy and Education Coordinating Act, S10062 [28JY]

S. 1474, Head Start Centers of Excellence Act, S10064 [28JY]

S. 1515, Higher Education for Freedom Act, S10637 [31JY]

S. 1532, Financial Literacy Community Outreach Act, S10658-S10660 [31JY]

S. 1551, Excellence Through Choice To Elevate Learning Act, S10684 [31JY]

S. 1562, Home School Non-Discrimination Act, S10913 [1AU]

S. 1593, improve Head Start Program provisions relating to updating population data, S11247 [9SE]

S. 1620, Head Start Assessment Act, S11571 [16SE]

S. 1621, Consumers, Schools, and Libraries Digital Rights Management Awareness Act, S11574-S11576 [16SE]

S. 1625, Apprenticeship, Training, and Employment Act, S11650 [17SE]

S. 1627, Workforce Investment Act reauthorization, S11651-S11680 [17SE], S14861-S14918 [12NO]

S. 1638, increase teacher familiarity with the educational needs of gifted and talented students, S11756 [22SE]

S. 1742, Higher Education Loan Plan Act, S12741 [16OC]

S. 1780, Anabolic Steroid Control Act, S13141 [23OC]

S. 1793, College Quality, Affordability, and Diversity Improvement Act, S13386-S13406 [28OC]

S. 1800, College Literacy in Finance and Economics (College LIFE) Act, S13664-S13667 [30OC]

S. 1896, Tax Relief Extension Act, S15190-S15192 [19NO]

S. 1905, Rural Teacher Housing Act, S15291 [20NO]

S. 1965, Community Workforce Development and Modernization Partnership Act, S16007 [25NO]

S. 1968, Financial Literacy in Higher Education Act, S16011-S16013 [25NO]

S. Con. Res. 3, tribute to Army Aviation Heritage Foundation, S1755 [29JA]

S. Con. Res. 10, Human Genome Month and DNA Day, S2979, S2989 [27FE]

S. Con. Res. 12, tribute to Fred M. Rogers, S2981 [27FE]

S. Con. Res. 14, support reform of Saudi Arabian education curriculum, S3201 [5MR]

S. Con. Res. 16, tribute to Fred M. Rogers, S3202, S3204 [5MR]

S. Con. Res. 18, National Day To Prevent Teen Pregnancy, S3551 [11MR]

S. Con. Res. 33, increase public awareness of scleroderma, S4909 [7AP]

S. Con. Res. 51, Medgar Evers National Week of Remembrance, S7556 [9JN]

S. Con. Res. 54, Medgar Evers National Week of Remembrance, S7731, S7738 [11JN]

S. Con. Res. 57, tribute to Norman C. Francis, S8765 [26JN]

S. Con. Res. 70, National Funeral Service Education Week, S11757 [22SE]

S. Res. 19, increase maximum amount of Pell Grant, S305 [14JA]

S. Res. 22, No Child Left Behind Act implementation, S1085 [16JA]

S. Res. 23, support U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit decision on University of Michigan affirmative action policies, S1086 [16JA]

S. Res. 25, National Mentoring Month, S1494 [23JA], S1757 [29JA]

S. Res. 40, reaffirm support for Title IX prohibiting gender discrimination in educational and athletic programs and its critical role in guaranteeing equal educational opportunities for women and girls, S1838 [30JA]

S. Res. 44, National School Counseling Week, S1910 [4FE]

S. Res. 46, National Civilian Conservation Corps Day, S2014 [5FE], S3642 [12MR]

S. Res. 48, Financial Literacy for Youth Month, S2015 [5FE], S4453 [26MR]

S. Res. 69, Read Across America Day, S2979, S2990 [27FE]

S. Res. 122, National Child Care Worthy Wage Day, S5495 [29AP]

S. Res. 123, National Charter Schools Week, S5496 [29AP]

S. Res. 125, National Charter Schools Week, S5496, S5498 [29AP]

S. Res. 145, National Safety Month, S6632 [19MY], S7070 [22MY]

S. Res. 153, oppose any changes to Title IX prohibiting gender discrimination in educational and athletic programs, S7054 [22MY]

S. Res. 170, Years of Foreign Language Study, S7844 [12JN]

S. Res. 185, support goals and ideals of National Internet Safety Month and raise awareness and encourage education about safety on the Internet, S8577, S8599 [25JN]

S. Res. 187, celebrate Rhodes Scholarships anniversary and Mandela Rhodes Foundation establishment, S8763, S8815 [26JN]

S. Res. 204, National Veterans Awareness Week, S10153 [29JY], S10868 [31JY]

S. Res. 221, recognize contributions of historically Black colleges and universities, S11256 [9SE]

S. Res. 245, National Character Counts Week, S12748, S12756 [16OC]

S. Res. 272, American Education Week, S15476, S15509 [21NO]

Transcripts

Islamic Charter Schools Funding: Dan Noyes, ``Baladullah'' (news program), H7986 [5SE]

Tributes

Height, Dorothy I., E1861 [23SE]

Rogers, Fred M., S2912, S2913 [27FE]