SCHOOLS

Addresses

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

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

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

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

Amendments

Education: 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]

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

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

Pledge of Allegiance: circuit court decision on inclusion of phrase ``under God'' (S. Res. 71), S3075, S3102 [4MR]

Articles and editorials

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

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

Future Farmers Raise Crops for Those in Need, E195 [12FE]

Heavy Lifting, S4345 [25MR]

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

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

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

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

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

Roberson's FFA Good Sign of Bright Future for WNC Citizenship, E195 [12FE]

Scores Show Broad Gains on MCAS, S11211 [9SE]

Straight Talk on Vouchers, H7960 [5SE]

T.C. Roberson High School Future Farmers of America, E196 [12FE]

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]

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

Warriors Win Div. 4 State Championship, E502 [18MR]

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

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

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

Bills and resolutions

Air pollution: improve indoor air quality in schools and other buildings to reduce asthma (see H.R. 1849), H3451 [29AP]

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

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]

BIA: issue school construction funding bonds (see S. 594), S3504 [11MR] (see H.R. 410), H217 [28JA]

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

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: authorize grants to local educational agencies to support purchase or lease and use of vending machines that offer healthy foods and beverages in schools (see H.R. 2225), H4734 [22MY]

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

Children and youth: establish a demonstration project to implement evidence-based preventive-screening methods to detect mental illness and suicidal tendencies in school-age youth at selected facilities (see H.R. 3063), H8174 [10SE]

———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]

———establish programs to improve the nutrition and health of children (see S. 1750), S12737 [16OC]

———establish programs to promote increased consumption of milk in schools and to improve the nutrition and health of children (see S. 1367, 1367), S8726 [26JN] (see H.R. 3250, 3250), H9281 [7OC]

———improve certain nutritional programs (see S. 995), S5725 [5MY] (see H.R. 2626), H6262 [26JN]

———improve nutrition and health (see S. 1829), S14176 [6NO]

———improve school breakfast program (see S. 1020), S5859 [7MY]

———make grants to establish antibullying programs (see H.R. 3692), H12919 [8DE]

———promote better nutrition among school children participating in school breakfast and lunch programs (see S. 1007), S5771 [6MY]

———protect health by ensuring that chickens and chicken products purchased for national school nutrition programs have not been fed or administered fluoroquinolone antibiotics (see H.R. 3022), H8016 [5SE]

———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 grants to support farm-to-cafeteria projects under the National School Lunch Act (see S. 1755), S12838 [17OC]

———reauthorize and improve certain nutritional programs (see H.R. 3416), H10236 [30OC]

———reauthorize certain school lunch and child nutrition programs (see H.R. 3232), H9213 [2OC]

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

———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 liberties: constitutional amendment on recitation of Pledge of Allegiance and the national motto (see H.J. Res. 40), H1954 [18MR]

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]

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]

———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]

Contraception: prohibit funding to any State or local educational agency that distributes or provides postcoital emergency contraception (see H.R. 926), H1394 [26FE]

Courts: modify jurisdiction of Federal courts, inferior to the Supreme Court, over certain cases and controversies involving the Pledge of Allegiance (see S. 1297), S8232 [19JN] (see H.R. 2028), H3856 [8MY]

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

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]

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

———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 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]

———reduce size of core curriculum classes in public elementary and secondary schools through grants (see H.R. 3685), H12919 [8DE]

Dept. of Energy: establish a pilot program and a development and demonstration program for clean fuel school buses (see H.R. 1461), H2470 [27MR]

Dept. of HHS: 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]

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 Transportation: offer federally financed, interest-free loans to public schools, municipalities, and local governments for the purchase of hybrid electric or other high-efficiency vehicles (see H.R. 1089), H1640 [5MR]

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

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

District of Columbia: 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 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]

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

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

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

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

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

———constitutional amendment on the right to a quality public education (see H.J. Res. 29), H1515 [4MR]

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

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

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

———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]

———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]

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

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

———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]

———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]

———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]

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

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

———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]

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

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

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

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

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

———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]

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

———national policy to improve system (see S. 4), S2522 [14FE]

———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]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

———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]

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

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

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

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

———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]

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

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

El Paso County, TX: conveyance of certain lands to the Clint Independent School District (see H.R. 2460), H5365 [12JN]

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]

———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]

———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]

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: 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]

Flag—U.S.: display in each classroom or other similar educational setting in the U.S. (see H. Res. 271), H5366 [12JN]

Food: disseminate information on irradiated foods used in school lunch programs and ensure that school districts, parents, and students retain option of traditional, non-irradiated foods (see H.R. 3120), H8381 [17SE]

———ensure safety of meals served under the school lunch program and the school breakfast program (see S. 506), S3086 [4MR] (see H.R. 1551), H2586 [1AP]

———facilitate procurement of safe food by hospitals, nursing homes, schools, and child care facilities (see H.R. 3628), H12308 [21NO]

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]

Gambling: prohibit gambling on high school and college sports (see H.R. 1451), H2401 [26MR]

Hazardous substances: prevent inhalant abuse (see H.R. 2873), H7616 [24JY]

Head Start Program: 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: encourage innovative school-based activities to help reduce and prevent obesity among children (see H.R. 2227), H4735 [22MY]

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

———establish an information clearinghouse to increase public access to defibrillation (see S. 231), S1736 [29JA] (see H.R. 389), H171 [27JA]

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

———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]

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

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

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: authorize school personnel to discipline children with disabilities who engage in certain dangerous behavior (see H.R. 863), H704 [13FE]

Iraq: establish program to foster private U.S. investment in Iraqi schools and hospitals through adopt-a-school and adopt-a-hospital initiatives (see H. Res. 455), H11651 [19NO]

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

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]

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]

Motor vehicles: require increased safety testing of 15-passenger vans and ensure compliance with applicable motor vehicle safety standards if vans are used as schoolbuses (see S. 717), S4434 [26MR] (see H.R. 1641), H2821 [3AP]

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

National Day of Silence: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 86), H1745 [11MR]

National Guard: authorize the operation of counterdrug schools (see S. 1785), S13209 [24OC]

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

National School Lunch Act: ensure an adequate level of commodity purchases under the school lunch program (see S. 996), S5771 [6MY]

———fruit and vegetable pilot program funding (see S. 870), S5173 [10AP] (see S. 1393), S9244 [10JY] (see H.R. 2832), H7454 [23JY]

———improve child and adult care food program (see S. 1022), S5859 [7MY]

———improve nutrition of students served under child nutrition programs (see S. 1392), S9244 [10JY] (see H.R. 2987), H7785 [25JY]

———improve summer food service program for children (see S. 1021), S5859 [7MY]

———phase out reduced price lunches and breakfasts by phasing in an increase in the income eligibility guidelines for free lunches and breakfasts (see S. 1549), S10618 [31JY] (see H.R. 3441), H10456 [5NO]

Native Americans: 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]

———modify requirements on adequate yearly progress and assessments to allow more flexibility in measuring progress (see H.R. 3049), H8081 [9SE]

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

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]

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]

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]

Pesticides: implement integrated pest management systems to minimize use in schools and provide parents and employees with notices of pesticide use (see H.R. 121), H56 [7JA]

Pledge of Allegiance: circuit court decision on inclusion of phrase ``under God'' (see S. Res. 71), S3086 [4MR] (see H. Res. 132), H1681 [6MR]

———constitutional amendment on recitation (see H.J. Res. 26), H1465 [27FE]

Postal Service: issue commemorative stamp on school safety awareness (see H. Con. Res. 28), H274 [4FE]

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

Roads and highways: establish a transportation and active living program, a safe routes to school program, and a nonmotorized transportation pilot program (see H.R. 2568), H5713 [23JN]

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

Safety: enhance penalties for threatening to kill, injure, or intimidate an individual, or to cause property damage, by means of fire or an explosive on school property (see H.R. 469), H243 [29JA]

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]

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

Taxation: allow certain deductions for school bus owner-operators (see H.R. 642), H322 [5FE]

———allow employees of county and local governments and schools to maintain medical savings accounts (see H.R. 498), H244 [29JA]

———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 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]

———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]

———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]

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

———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]

———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 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]

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]

Veterans: 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]

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]

Cost Estimates

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

Descriptions

Tennessee Governor's Schools, S3041 [4MR]

Essays

How Important Is Energy to Our Economy and Our National Security?: Dina LaSala, E1259 [16JN]

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

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

Liquid Gold Lacks Luster in the New Economy: Jane Urban, E1260 [16JN]

What the Flag of the U.S. Stands For: Jefferson Brown, E463 [13MR]

Factsheets

Education Funding, H6509-H6511 [10JY]

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

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]

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]

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]

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

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]

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]

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

Lists

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

Catholic schools operating in Delaware, H144 [27JA]

Cincinnati, OH, Elder High School football team coaches and players, E2512 [8DE]

Cincinnati, OH, Elder High School football team schedule and results, E2512 [8DE]

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

Elder High School football team roster and schedule, E223 [13FE]

Lutheran schools in Delaware, H1479 [4MR]

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

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

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

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]

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

Motions

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

``Crowd the Children In,'' Representative Owens, E130 [5FE]

``Now I Sit Me Down in School'', H8012 [5SE]

``Our New School Prayer'', H11129 [7NO], E2265 [6NO]

Press releases

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

Mulberry, FL, Schools Benefit: Donna Righi, Mulberry Memorial American Legion Auxiliary, Unit 72, E1105 [3JN]

Proclamations

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

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

Proposals

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]

Absecon, NJ: tribute to Holy Spirit High School girls' crew team, E1525 [18JY]

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

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

American Education Week: observance, E2391 [22NO]

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]

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

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

Asbury Park, NJ: tribute to distinguished alumni being inducted into Asbury Park High School Hall of Fame, E708 [8AP]

Asheville, NC: tribute to T.C. Roberson High School Future Farmers of America (organization) chapter, E195 [12FE]

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

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

Baker, Elise: Florida's 22d Congressional District high school art competition ``An Artistic Discovery'' winner, E803 [30AP]

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

Baldwinsville, NY: tribute to Baldwinsville High School girls' soccer team, E75 [28JA]

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

Bayonne, NJ: tribute to Bayonne High School football team, E100 [29JA]

Beech Grove, IN: tribute to Beech Grove Senior High School girls' basketball team, E458 [13MR]

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

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

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]

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

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

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]

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

Calabasas, CA: tribute to Calabasas High School jazz band, E962 [15MY]

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

Calvert, TX: tribute to Calvert High School football team, E192 [12FE]

Camillus, NY: tribute to West Genesee High School boys' lacrosse team, E1385 [27JN]

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

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

Chelsea, MI: tribute to Chelsea High School softball team, E1545 [21JY]

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

———tribute to Von Steuben Metropolitan Science Center boys' basketball team, E547 [21MR]

Children and youth: establish programs to promote increased consumption of milk in schools and to improve the nutrition and health of children (H.R. 3250), E2030 [10OC]

———provide a period of quiet reflection at the opening of certain schools on every school day (H.R. 1202), E434 [12MR]

———reauthorize and improve certain nutritional programs (H.R. 3416), E2195 [31OC]

———reauthorize certain school lunch and child nutrition programs (H.R. 3232), H9824-H9826 [28OC], E1966 [2OC]

———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]

Cincinnati, OH: tribute to Elder High School football team, H396 [12FE], H12751 [8DE], E223 [13FE], E2511 [8DE]

Civil liberties: constitutional amendment on recitation of Pledge of Allegiance and the national motto (H.J. Res. 40), E504 [18MR]

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

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

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

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]

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]

Computers: provide unexpended universal service funds to low-income schools for updating of computer hardware (H.R. 94), E1 [8JA]

Congress: tribute to participants in the Artistic Discovery student art competition, E979 [15MY]

Cooperative Association of States for Scholarships: funding, H7377 [23JY]

Corpus Christi, TX: tribute to Flour Bluff High School Navy Junior ROTC program, E921 [9MY]

———tribute to Incarnate World Academy students' fundraising efforts to purchase calling cards for members of the Armed Forces serving overseas, E971 [15MY]

Crystal River, FL: tribute to Crystal River Middle School cheerleading squad, E915 [9MY]

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 Fordson High School, E559 [25MR]

———anniversary of Whitmore-Bolles Elementary School, E968 [15MY]

DeBates, Bryan: Time Warner Cable Crystal Apple Award recipient, E1635 [25JY]

Deerfield Beach, FL: tribute to Deerfield High School girls' basketball team, E746 [11AP]

Deland, FL: St. Barnabas Episcopal School recipient of Dept. of Education No Child Left Behind-Blue Ribbon Schools award, E2163 [30OC]

Denton, TX: tribute to Denton High School girls' soccer team, H3058 [10AP]

Denver, CO: tribute to East High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, E994 [19MY]

Dept. of Defense: Impact Aid Program funding, H6516, H6520 [10JY]

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]

———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]

Dept. of HHS: 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 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]

Dept. of Transportation: require annual report on NTSB significant safety recommendations relative to 15-passenger van safety, railroad grade crossing safety, and medical certification for a commercial driver's license, H4162, H4163 [15MY]

Des Moines, IA: tribute to Central Academy for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, E504 [18MR]

Detroit, MI: tribute to Detroit Catholic Central High School boys' golf team, E2110 [21OC]

Discrimination: protect rights and condemn attacks on Sikh Americans, H1961 [19MR]

District of Columbia: dedication of Jewish Primary Day School's new building, E2485 [8DE]

———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 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 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]

Duluth, MN: tribute to Duluth Central High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, E795 [29AP]

Duncanville, TX: tribute to Duncanville High School girls' basketball team, E361 [4MR]

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]

East Orange, NJ: tribute to Dr. John Howard, Jr. School Quest Program Community Problem Solving Team, E950 [14MY]

Education: allow school districts to form partnerships with universities and businesses for teachers to gain clinical experience in science, mathematics, and technology, H6369 [9JY]

———authorize grants to local educational agencies for teacher mentoring programs, H6379 [9JY]

———constitutional amendment on the right to a quality public education, H2460 [27MR]

———encourage later starting times for secondary school classes (H. Con. Res. 135), E649 [2AP]

———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]

———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]

———expand eligibility for loan forgiveness to State-certified reading specialists, H6384, H6392, H6393 [9JY]

———expand loan forgiveness and loan cancellation programs for teachers and nurses (H.R. 934), E870 [6MY]

———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]

———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]

———funding, H173 [28JA], H225-H228 [29JA], H663 [13FE], H1657 [6MR], 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]

———importance of teaching U.S. history in elementary and secondary schools, E881 [7MY]

———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]

———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]

———national policy to improve system, H1801 [12MR], H10334 [4NO]

———oppose any changes to Title IX prohibiting gender discrimination in educational and athletic programs (H. Res. 137), H2454 [27MR], E422 [11MR], E694 [7AP]

———permit Federal laboratories to aid surrounding communities in improving their efforts in science education (H.R. 641), E159 [6FE]

———provide educational opportunities for all students in State public school systems (H.R. 236), H2461 [27MR], H4120 [14MY]

———school modernization and infrastructure improvements funding, H2457 [27MR]

———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]

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

———tribute to Lutheran schools, students, parents, teachers, administrators, and congregations for contributions to education (H. Res. 106), H1479-H1481 [4MR], E284 [25FE]

———tribute to National Teachers Hall of Fame inductees, E879 [6MY]

———tribute to students participating in the STARS Academy Research Mission, H306 [5FE]

———use of computer software for multilingual education, H6380 [9JY]

El Centro, CA: tribute to Southwest High School color guard, E1471 [14JY]

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]

———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]

Elkhart, IN: tribute to Concord High School marching band, E2278 [7NO]

Elmont, NY: tribute to Gotham Avenue School, E775 [12AP]

Erie, PA: tribute to Collegiate Academy High School academic decathlon team, E741 [11AP]

Fabius, NY: tribute to Fabius-Pompey High School boys' baseball team, E1384 [27JN]

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]

Flint, MI: anniversary of Northern High School, E936 [13MY]

Florida: tribute to various school choice initiatives, E2137 [28OC]

Food: disseminate information on irradiated foods used in school lunch programs and ensure that school districts, parents, and students retain option of traditional, non-irradiated foods (H.R. 3120), E1836 [17SE]

———ensure safety of meals served under the school lunch program and the school breakfast program (H.R. 1551), E638 [1AP]

———facilitate procurement of safe food by hospitals, nursing homes, schools, and child care facilities (H.R. 3628), E2447 [23NO]

Fort Lauderdale, FL: tribute to Dillard High School boys' basketball team, E745 [11AP]

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]

———tribute to Dunbar High School boys' basketball team, E512 [19MR]

———Van Zandt-Guinn Elementary School recipient of Title I, Part A Distinguished Performance Award, E254 [13FE]

Freker, Stephen: National High School Baseball Coach's Association New England's Coach of the Year award recipient, E2432 [23NO]

Gambling: prohibit gambling on high school and college sports (H.R. 1451), H2507 [31MR]

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]

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]

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]

Guam: tribute to Catholic schools, E200 [12FE]

Hallberg, Katherine: Pennsylvania's 14th Congressional District high school art competition ``An Artistic Discovery'' winner, E901 [9MY]

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: encourage innovative school-based activities to help reduce and prevent obesity among children (H.R. 2227), E1067 [23MY]

———establish an information clearinghouse to increase public access to defibrillation (H.R. 389), H1756-H1758 [12MR]

Hempstead, NY: tribute to Franklin Elementary School, E2531 [8DE]

Henderson, NV: tribute to Basic High School Marine Corps Junior ROTC unit, E2431 [23NO]

Hernando County, FL: tribute to Eastside Elementary School, E1532 [18JY]

Higher Education Act: amend relative to the qualifications of foreign schools (S. 570), H8983-H8985 [30SE]

Hollywood, FL: tribute to South Broward High School girls' basketball team, E745 [11AP]

Huntingdon, PA: tribute to Huntingdon High School girls' volleyball team, E2335 [19NO]

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]

Immigration: impact of costs of illegal and legal immigration on U.S. health and social services systems, H4870 [3JN], H9204 [2OC]

Incline Village, NV: tribute to Incline Village High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, E916 [9MY]

Indian Head, MD: tribute to Lackey High School football team, E2470 [8DE]

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]

Indianapolis, IN: tribute to Bishop Chatard High School boys' basketball team, E623 [31MR]

———tribute to Pike High School boys' basketball team, E625 [31MR]

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]

———cap on attorneys' fees in special education placement lawsuits, H1621 [5MR]

———ensure safe and drug-free learning environment for children with disabilities, H3525, H3526 [30AP]

———permit States to design, develop, and implement customized educational programs for disabled students, H3476, H3477, H3514-H3517 [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]

Iraq: improvements in education under Coalition Provisional Authority and AID, H9742 [21OC]

Irmo, SC: Irmo High School recipient of Dept. of Education No Child Left Behind-Blue Ribbon Schools award, H9986 [29OC]

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]

Kahuku, HI: tribute to Kahuku Intermediate and High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, E1460 [11JY]

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]

Languages: strengthen national security through expansion and improvement of foreign language study (H.R. 3676), E2493 [8DE]

LaSala, Dina: Illinois 6th Congressional District Essay Contest winner, E1259 [16JN]

Lawrence, IN: tribute to Lawrence Central High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, E730 [10AP]

Leesburg, VA: anniversary of Loudoun Country Day School, E2005 [8OC]

Lockport, IL: tribute to Lockport High School football team, E2528 [8DE]

Long Beach, CA: Long Beach Unified School District recipient of Broad Foundation Broad Prize for Urban Education, E1977 [7OC]

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]

Malden, MA: tribute to Malden Catholic High School boys' baseball team, E2432 [23NO]

Manahawkin, NJ: tribute to Southern Regional High School roller hockey team, E1673 [3SE]

Manhattan, NY: anniversary of Public School 183, E2027 [10OC]

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]

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]

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 Christopher Columbus High School baseball team, H4795 [3JN]

———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, E945 [14MY]

Miller, Don: National High School Athletic Coaches Association Hall of Fame inductee, E1704 [5SE]

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]

Mitchell, NC: tribute to Mitchell High School girls' basketball team, H2942 [9AP]

Monroe, MI: tribute to St. Mary Catholic Central High School girls' volleyball team, E561 [25MR]

Moorpark, CA: tribute to Moorpark High School academic decathlon team, E848 [1MY]

Motor vehicles: require increased safety testing of 15-passenger vans and ensure compliance with applicable motor vehicle safety standards if vans are used as schoolbuses, H4161, H4162 [15MY]

———require increased safety testing of 15-passenger vans and ensure compliance with applicable motor vehicle safety standards if vans are used as schoolbuses (H.R. 1641), H3687 [7MY], E675 [3AP]

Naperville, IL: tribute to Naperville Central High School girls' basketball team, H1696 [11MR]

National Charter Schools Week: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 204), H3417-H3420 [29AP], E847 [1MY]

National Day of Silence: support goals and ideals (H. Con. Res. 86), H2942 [9AP]

National Education Week: observance, E2530 [8DE]

National School Lunch Act: fruit and vegetable pilot program funding (S. 870), H4023, H4024 [14MY]

National School Lunch Week: observance, E2069 [17OC]

National School Nurse Day: observance, E903 [9MY]

Native Americans: support the development of Native American Language Survival Schools (H.R. 2362), E1162 [5JN]

Nedrow, NY: tribute to Onondaga High School football team, E80 [28JA]

Negaunee, MI: tribute to Negaunee High School football team, E94 [29JA]

New Haven, CT: anniversary of United Community Nursery School, E442 [12MR]

New Jersey: 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 York, NY: tribute to Lola de Rodriguez de Tio Academy of Future Technologies at Intermediate School No. 162 Lego League Tournament team, E425 [11MR]

———tribute to Magen David Yeshiva boys' basketball team, H3056 [10AP]

Nichol, Brenda: teacher suspension relative to violation of school code regulations governing display of religious insignia, H3980 [13MY]

Nielson, Graham: Colorado Association of School Boards McGuffey Award recipient, E2371 [21NO]

No Child Left Behind Act: funding, H6369 [9JY], H10083-H10090 [29OC]

———implementation, H8940 [25SE], E2152 [28OC]

———modify requirements on adequate yearly progress and assessments to allow more flexibility in measuring progress (H.R. 3049), H8022 [9SE]

———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]

North Brunswick, NJ: tribute to North Brunswick Township High School robotics team, E1098 [2JN]

North Cambrigde, MA: tribute to Matignon High School boys' basketball team, E502 [18MR]

Notier, Peter: Presidential Scholars Program Teacher Recognition Award recipent, E1331 [24JN]

Oak Park, CA: Brookside School recipient of Dept. of Education No Child Left Behind-Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1936 [1OC]

Oceanside, NY: tribute to Oceanside High School, E560 [25MR]

Okemos, MI: tribute to Edgewood Elementary School, E806 [30AP]

Orange, CA: tribute to Orange High School for Leukemia and Lymphoma Society fundraising efforts, E985 [15MY]

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]

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]

Pearson, Levi: award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 3287), H11484-H11487 [18NO]

Penfield, NY: tribute to Penfield High School boys' soccer team, E77 [28JA]

Pensions: exempt elementary and secondary school teachers from Federal age discrimination laws relative to voluntary early retirement incentive plans (H.R. 1893), E828 [1MY]

Phoenix, AZ: tribute to Thomas J. Pappas School for the Homeless, H4172 [15MY]

Plano, TX: tribute to Plano Independent School District students who received perfect scores on college entrance exams, H9742 [21OC], E2110 [21OC]

Pledge of Allegiance: circuit court decision on inclusion of phrase ``under God'', H1877 [13MR]

———circuit court decision on inclusion of phrase ``under God'' (H. Res. 132), H1976-H1981 [19MR], E541 [20MR], E573 [25MR]

———constitutional amendment on recitation (H.J. Res. 26), E328 [27FE]

———prohibit funds to enforce circuit court decision on inclusion of phrase ``under God'', H7277 [22JY]

———Supreme Court decision to hear case on inclusion of phrase ``under God'', H9741 [21OC], H10135 [30OC], H11125-H11130 [7NO]

Polo, MO: tribute to Polo High School marching band, E893 [9MY]

Pontiac, MI: tribute to Pontiac Northern High School robotics team, E1097 [2JN]

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]

Pottstown, PA: tribute to Owen J. Roberts High School girls' soccer team, E2406 [22NO]

Pueblo, CO: Eva Baca Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education No Child Left Behind-Blue Ribbon Schools award, E2078 [17OC]

Pulaski, TN: tribute to Giles County High School boys' basketball team, E707 [8AP]

Redford, MI: tribute to Bishop Borgess High School science class, H418 [12FE]

Roads and highways: maintenance funding for public roads used by school buses serving certain Indian reservations (H.R. 1107), E380 [6MR]

Rochester, NY: tribute to Aquinas High School football team, E246 [13FE]

Rosborg, James: Illinois School Superintendent of the Year Award recipient, E2475 [8DE]

Rural areas: effects of unfunded Federal mandates on education, H2314 [26MR]

Safety: enhance, H6564 [10JY]

Salem, OR: tribute to South Salem High School Athletic Hall of Fame inductees, E1956 [2OC]

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]

Santa Ana, CA: tribute to Orange County High School of the Arts fundraising efforts, E632 [1AP]

Saugerties, NY: tribute to Cahill Elementary School students for creation of a peace quilt, E1341 [24JN]

Shannon, Ryan: LeGrand Smith Scholarship winner, E964 [15MY]

Shawnee, KS: tribute to Shawnee Mission Northwest High School boys' and girls' cross country teams, E2273 [7NO]

Simonelli, Ann: NSF Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching recipient, E532 [20MR]

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]

Sonora, CA: anniversary of Sonora High School, E1847 [22SE]

South Bend, IN: tribute to St. Joseph High School boys' and girls' soccer teams, E2274 [7NO]

Springfield, VA: anniversary of Garfield Elementary School, E2090 [20OC]

Springhill, FL: anniversary of Wider Horizons School, E495 [18MR]

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]

Stephenson, Ben: Colorado Association of School Executives Colorado Assistant Principal of the Year award recipient, E2324 [19NO]

Suffolk County, NY: tribute to school psychologists, E2289 [10NO]

Supreme Court: anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education decision, H4120-H4127 [14MY], E959, E961 [15MY]

Taxation: 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 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 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]

Taylor, Cathy Moss: Mobile Area Education Foundation Outstanding Educator Award recipient, E1243 [13JN]

Texas: Teacher of the Year award recipients from the 5th Congressional District, E1640 [25JY]

Thomasville, NC: tribute to Thomasville High School girls' basketball team, E564 [25MR]

Thousand Oaks, CA: Pinecrest School recipient of Dept. of Education No Child Left Behind-Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1936 [1OC]

Tobiska, Jackson: Presidential Scholar Award recipient, H5417 [17JN]

Tuberville, Amanda: Mobile Area Education Foundation Outstanding Educator Award recipient, E1237 [13JN]

Tucson, AZ: tribute to Sunnyside High School football team, E2525 [8DE]

Union City, CA: tribute to Logan High School forensics team, E1420 [8JY]

Urban, Jane: Illinois 6th Congressional District Essay Contest winner, E1259 [16JN]

Ventura, CA: Poinsettia School recipient of Dept. of Education No Child Left Behind-Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1935 [1OC]

Vista, CA: tribute to Rancho Buena Vista High School marching band, E89 [28JA]

Vyas, Kavi: California Interscholastic Federation Spirit of Sport Award recipient, H332 [11FE]

Waldorf, MD: Thomas Stone High School inclusion in Newsweek (publication) list of nation's top high schools, E1275 [17JN]

Warren, AR: tribute to Warren High School football team, E824 [1MY]

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]

Webster, NY: tribute to Schroeder High School football team, E242 [13FE]

Wendel, Ben: Greater San Diego, CA, 24 Challenge Math Program Grand Champion honoree, E1498 [17JY]

West Hempstead, NY: tribute to West Hempstead High School, E1784 [15SE]

Western Prelacy of the Armenian Apostolic Church of America: anniversary, E992 [19MY]

Wheat Ridge, CO: tribute to Pennington Elementary School, E2441 [23NO]

Williams, Carl: Asbury Park High School Hall of Fame inductee, E709 [8AP]

Wilson, Jessica: LeGrand Smith Scholarship winner, E946 [14MY]

Wolfforth, TX: tribute to Frenship Junior High School cheerleaders, E95 [29JA]

Wood, Cole: Jonesboro, AR, Spring 2003 Essay Contest winner, E1962 [2OC]

Woodbury, MN: tribute to Woodbury High School girls' basketball team, E625 [31MR]

Worcester, MA: anniversary of Solomon Schechter Day School, E699 [8AP]

Yorba Linda, CA: Bryant Ranch School recipient of Dept. of Education No Child Left Behind-Blue Ribbon Schools award, E2149 [28OC]

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]

Alliance for Justice: tribute to Coaches Against Gun Violence, S11154 [5SE]

American Automobile Association: School Safety Patrol Lifesaving Medal Award recipients, S5940 [8MY]

American Education Week: designate (S. Res. 272), S15509 [21NO]

BIA: education funding, S1443, S1444 [23JA]

———issue school construction funding bonds (S. 594), S3517 [11MR]

———Tribal School Construction Demonstration Program funding, S1444 [23JA]

Bill and Melinda Gates Scholarship Foundation: Millennium Scholars Program award recipients, S9044 [8JY]

Boise, ID: William Howard Taft Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education No Child Left Behind-Blue Ribbon Schools award, S12371 [2OC]

Briggs, Harry and Eliza: award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 3287), S16051 [25NO]

Cabell, Stephen: Presidential Scholar in the Arts honoree, S8554 [25JN]

Carey, Paulette: VFW National Citizenship Education Teacher Award recipient, S4324 [24MR]

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: 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]

———establish programs to improve the nutrition and health of children (S. 1750), S12747 [16OC]

———establish programs to promote increased consumption of milk in schools and to improve the nutrition and health of children (S. 1367), S8761 [26JN]

———improve certain nutritional programs (S. 995), S5736 [5MY]

———mentoring programs funding, S11336, S11337 [10SE]

———promote better nutrition among school children participating in school breakfast and lunch programs (S. 1007), S5787, S5788 [6MY]

———provide grants to support farm-to-cafeteria projects under the National School Lunch Act (S. 1755), S12846 [17OC]

———reauthorize certain school lunch and child nutrition programs (H.R. 3232), S14221 [6NO]

———tribute to Ribbon of Promise Campaign To Prevent School Violence, S7603 [10JN]

Colquitt County, GA: tribute to Colquitt County High School boys' baseball team, S7925 [16JN]

Congressional Conference on Civic Education: tribute, S16101, S16102 [9DE]

Courts: modify jurisdiction of Federal courts, inferior to the Supreme Court, over certain cases and controversies involving the Pledge of Allegiance (S. 1297), S8242 [19JN]

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]

Denver, CO: tribute to Whiz Kids volunteer program for underprivileged and underachieving students, S8224 [19JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: nutrition programs funding, S1436-S1438 [23JA], S4413 [26MR], S14013 [5NO]

———Team Nutrition Program funding, S14104-S14106 [6NO]

Dept. of Education: 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]

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]

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]

———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]

Domestic policy: provide emergency relief for veterans health care, school construction, health care and transportation needs, and for job creation, S12510-S12514 [14OC]

East Brunswick, NJ: tribute to East Brunswick High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, S4954 [8AP]

Education: afterschool programs funding, S4408 [26MR], S11281, S11293, S11294 [10SE]

———collect information from coeducational secondary schools on athletic participation (S. 282), S1884 [4FE]

———condition the implementation of assessment procedures relative to the Head Start National Reporting System on Child Outcomes (S. 1620), S11570 [16SE]

———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]

———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]

———establish a program to assist States in including at least one year of early education preceding kindergarten (S. 197), S1153 [17JA]

———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]

———expand loan forgiveness for child care providers including preschool teachers (S. 405), S2480 [13FE]

———extend student loan forgiveness to Head Start teachers (S. 140), S204, S205 [10JA]

———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]

———Head Start Program and afterschool programs funding, S4344-S4347 [25MR]

———increase student loan forgiveness to teachers in mathematics, science, and special education (S. 291), S1899 [4FE]

———increase teacher familiarity with the educational needs of gifted and talented students (S. 1638), S11754 [22SE]

———make grants to States for preschool and general education activities in elementary and secondary schools, S4343 [25MR]

———national policy to improve system, S2282 [12FE], S9946 [25JY]

———oppose any changes to Title IX prohibiting gender discrimination in educational and athletic programs (S. Res. 153), S7055, S7056 [22MY]

———provide a grant program for gifted and talented students (S. 501), S3032 [3MR], S11754 [22SE]

———provide discounted housing for teachers and other school staff in certain rural and low-population States (S. 1205), S7495 [5JN]

———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]

———provide student loan forgiveness to teachers who work in tribal colleges or universities (S. 378), S2362 [12FE]

———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]

———scholarship vouchers to provide school choice, S5850 [7MY]

———status of Title IX prohibiting gender discrimination in educational and athletic programs, S1692-S1694 [29JA], S2832 [26FE]

———voucher program to provide school choice (S. 1551), S10683 [31JY]

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]

Excellence in Economic Education Act: funding, S10948-S10952 [2SE]

Fairfax, VT: anniversary of Bellows Free Academy, S14963 [17NO]

Findlay, OH: tribute to Findlay High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, S5168 [10AP]

Food: ensure safety of meals served under the school lunch program and the school breakfast program (S. 506), S3091 [4MR]

Greenup, KY: tribute to Greenup County High School varsity cheerleading squad, S3368 [7MR]

Grundy Center, IA: P.E.4LIFE (organization) Community Achievement Award recipient and selection as site for second P.E.4LIFE Institute, S6066 [13MY]

Hatlen, Kaaren: American Automobile Association National School Safety Patroller of the Year award recipient, S5940 [8MY]

Hays, KS: tribute to Hays High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, S3502 [11MR]

Head Start Program: funding, S9325 [14JY], S11054 [4SE], S11226, S11227 [9SE]

———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 an information clearinghouse to increase public access to defibrillation (H.R. 389), S8008 [17JN]

Hiawassee, GA: tribute to Towns County Middle School, S5056 [9AP]

Higher Education Act: amend relative to the qualifications of foreign schools (S. 570), S9512 [16JY]

———extend loan forgiveness for certain loans to certified or licensed teachers and provide grants that promote teacher certification and licensing (S. 227), S1680 [28JA]

Hoffman, Margaret A.: Dept. of Education National Distinguished Principal Program honoree, S14268 [7NO]

Hollywood, CA: anniversary of Hollywood High School, S10901 [1AU]

Indianapolis, IN: Charity Dye Elementary School #27 recipient of Dept. of Education No Child Left Behind-Blue Ribbon Schools award, S14799 [12NO]

Inwood, WV: tribute to Musselman High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, S4896 [7AP]

Iraq: 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]

Louisville, KY: tribute to Sacred Heart Academy girls' basketball team, S4822 [3AP]

———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]

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]

Mental health: increase number of well-trained mental health service professionals providing clinical mental health care to children and adolescents (S. 1223), S7627 [10JN]

Metairie, LA: tribute to Grace King High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, S5056 [9AP]

Motor vehicles: require increased safety testing of 15-passenger vans and ensure compliance with applicable motor vehicle safety standards if vans are used as schoolbuses (S. 717), S4443 [26MR]

Myrtle Beach, SC: tribute to Carolina Forest High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, S5338 [11AP]

National Character Counts Week: designate (S. Res. 245), S12755, S12756 [16OC]

National Charter Schools Week: designate (S. Res. 125), S5498 [29AP]

National Guard: authorize the operation of counterdrug schools (S. 1785), S13210 [24OC]

National School Lunch Act: ensure an adequate level of commodity purchases under the school lunch program (S. 996), S5773, S5774 [6MY]

———fruit and vegetable pilot program funding (S. 870), S5256, S5257 [10AP]

———fruit and vegetable pilot program funding (S. 1393), S9248-S9250 [10JY]

———improve nutrition of students served under child nutrition programs (S. 1392), S9248-S9250 [10JY]

———increase number of children participating in summer food service programs, S1436 [23JA]

———phase out reduced price lunches and breakfasts by phasing in an increase in the income eligibility guidelines for free lunches and breakfasts (S. 1549), S12132 [29SE]

National Teacher Day: observance, S5766 [6MY]

Native Americans: support the development of Native American Language Survival Schools (S. 575), S3371 [7MR]

Nepal: tribute to efforts of Himalayan Trust (organization) and American Himalayan Foundation in support of the Sherpa people and community, S7377 [4JN]

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]

Orange, CA: anniversary of Orange High School, S10901 [1AU]

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]

Pikeville, KY: tribute to Pikeville High School cheerleaders, S5168 [10AP]

Pledge of Allegiance: circuit court decision on inclusion of phrase ``under God'' (S. Res. 71), S3046-S3049, S3054, S3074-S3076 [4MR], S3499 [11MR]

———circuit court decision on inclusion of phrase ``under God'' (S. Res. 71), unanimous-consent agreement, S3068 [4MR]

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]

Pulaski County, KY: Pulaski County School System recipient of Kentucky School Boards Association Public Education Achieves in Kentucky Award, S5722 [5MY]

Rapid City, SD: anniversary of South Canyon Elementary School, S7131 [23MY]

Roads and highways: maintenance funding for public roads used by school buses serving certain Indian reservations (S. 528), S3181 [5MR]

Rogers, Betsy Dawson: National Teacher of the Year recipient, S5848 [7MY]

Roswell, NM: Roswell High School recipient of Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Top 10 Schools in America award, S3879 [18MR]

San Pedro, CA: anniversary of San Pedro High School, S8860 [27JN]

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]

St. Paul, MN: tribute to Twin Cities Academy students, S6158 [14MY]

Taxation: enhance charitable contribution deductions for book donations and literacy (S. 680), S4178 [20MR]

———expand incentives for construction and renovation of public schools, S6440 [15MY]

———expand incentives for construction and renovation of public schools (S. 856), S5182 [10AP]

———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]

———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]

Teacher Appreciation Week: observance, S6063 [13MY]

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]

Washington metropolitan area: anniversary of sniper shooting spree, S12362 [2OC]

West Warwick, RI: tribute to West Warwick Senior High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, S5338 [11AP]

Williams, Jimmy: National Campaign To Prevent Teen Pregnancy Youth Leadership Team selectee, S5854 [7MY]

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 filed

American History and Civics Education Act: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 504) (S. Rept. 108-71), S7876 [13JN]

Automatic Defibrillation in Adam's Memory Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 389) (H. Rept. 108-13), H698 [13FE]

———Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 231) (S. Rept. 108-70), S7876 [13JN]

Award Congressional Gold Medal to Joseph A. De Laine: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate) (S. 498), S8559 [25JN]

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]

Circuit Court Decision on Inclusion of Phrase ``Under God'' in the Pledge of Allegiance: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 132) (H. Rept. 108-41), H1952 [18MR]

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. 2210, School Readiness Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 336) (H. Rept. 108-232), H7453 [23JY]

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]

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]

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]

No Child Left Behind Act Implementation: Gail Cohen, E2152 [28OC]

———Representative Andrews, E2152 [28OC]

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]

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]

Head Start School Readiness and Coordination Act (S. 1483), S10146 [29JY]

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

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]

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]

Myths and facts about the District of Columbia opportunity scholarship program, S12116 [29SE]

Texts of

H. Res. 26, tribute to Catholic schools, H143 [27JA]

H. Res. 106, tribute to Lutheran schools, students, parents, teachers, administrators, and congregations for contributions to education, H1479 [4MR]

H. Res. 132, circuit court decision on Pledge of Allegiance inclusion of phrase ``under God'', H1976 [19MR]

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. 309, consideration of H.R. 438, Teacher Recruitment and Retention Act, H6356 [9JY]

H. Res. 336, consideration of H.R. 2210, School Readiness Act, H7518 [24JY]

H.R. 389, Automatic Defibrillation in Adam's Memory Act, H1756 [12MR]

H.R. 438, Teacher Recruitment and Retention Act, H6383 [9JY]

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. 1170, Child Medication Safety Act, H4382 [21MY]

H.R. 1412, Higher Education Relief Opportunities for Students Act, H2522 [1AP]

H.R. 3232, school lunch and child nutrition programs reauthorization, H9824 [28OC]

H.R. 3287, award Congressional Gold Medal to Joseph A. De Laine, Harry and Eliza Briggs, and Levi Pearson, H11484 [18NO]

S. 140, Loan Forgiveness for Head Start Teachers Act, S204 [10JA]

S. 291, Quality Teacher Recruitment and Retention Act, S1899 [4FE]

S. 378, Tribal Colleges and Universities Teacher Loan Forgiveness Act, S2362 [12FE]

S. 405, Early Educator Loan Forgiveness Act, S2481 [13FE]

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. 506, Safe School Food Act, S3091-S3093 [4MR]

S. 528, maintenance funding for public roads used by school buses serving certain Indian reservations, S3182 [5MR]

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. 680, enhance charitable contribution tax deductions for book donations and literacy, S4178 [20MR]

S. 870, National School Lunch Act fruit and vegetable pilot program funding, S5257 [10AP], H4023 [14MY]

S. 956, Student Testing Flexibility Act, S5602 [30AP]

S. 995, Child Nutrition Initiatives Act, S5737 [5MY]

S. 996, Commodity Distribution Act, S5774 [6MY]

S. 1007, Better Nutrition for School Children Act, S5787 [6MY]

S. 1078, Stable Transitions in Education for Armed Services' Dependent Youth Act, S6628-S6631 [19MY]

S. 1205, Rural Teacher Housing Act, S7496 [5JN]

S. 1223, Child Health Care Crisis Relief Act, S7627-S7630 [10JN]

S. 1297, Protect the Pledge Act, S8242 [19JN]

S. 1367, Child Nutrition Improvement Act, S8762 [26JN]

S. 1372, Title I Integrity Act, S9051 [8JY]

S. 1392, improve nutrition of students served under National School Lunch Act child nutrition programs, S9250 [10JY]

S. 1393, National School Lunch Act fruit and vegetable pilot program funding, S9251 [10JY]

S. 1551, Excellence Through Choice To Elevate Learning Act, S10684 [31JY]

S. 1620, Head Start Assessment Act, S11571 [16SE]

S. 1621, Consumers, Schools, and Libraries Digital Rights Management Awareness Act, S11574-S11576 [16SE]

S. 1638, increase teacher familiarity with the educational needs of gifted and talented students, S11756 [22SE]

S. 1750, Better Eating for Better Living Act, S12747 [16OC]

S. 1755, Farm-to-Cafeteria Projects Act, S12846 [17OC]

S. Res. 22, No Child Left Behind Act implementation, S1085 [16JA]

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. 71, circuit court decision on Pledge of Allegiance inclusion of phrase ``under God'', S3076, S3101 [4MR], S3204 [5MR]

S. Res. 123, National Charter Schools Week, S5496 [29AP]

S. Res. 125, National Charter Schools Week, S5496, S5498 [29AP]

S. Res. 153, oppose any changes to Title IX prohibiting gender discrimination in educational and athletic programs, S7054 [22MY]

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]