EDUCATION related term(s) Colleges and Universities

Addresses

Anne Arundel Community College Commencement: Linda Howard Garrett, E1196 [9JN]

National Dialogue—The Secretary of Education's Commission on the Future of Higher Education: Senator Alexander, S13468 [13DE]

100th Anniversary of the Birth of J. William Fulbright: Senator Lugar, S13348-S13350 [18NO]

Amendments

Dept. of State: encourage active engagement of Americans in world affairs and create online database of international exchange programs and related opportunities (S. Res. 104), S9195, S9202 [27JY]

Dept. of the Interior: provide adequate school facilities in Yosemite National Park and adjust the boundaries of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area (S. 136), S9013, S9014 [26JY]

Head Start Program: reauthorize and improve the school readiness of disadvantaged children (H.R. 2123), H8164 [20SE], H8249 [21SE], H8287, H8299, H8301, H8304, H8305, H8306, H8307, H8308, H8310, H8311, H8312, H8313, H8314 [22SE]

Hurricanes: provide assistance to individuals and States affected by Hurricane Katrina (H.R. 3971), S11328, S11329 [7OC]

National Fund for Excellence in American Indian Education: authorizing appropriations (S. 1231), S13456 [12DE]

Vocational and Technical Education Act: strengthen and improve programs (H.R. 366), H2905, H2912, H2913, H2914 [4MY]

———strengthen and improve programs (S. 250), S2428 [10MR]

Analyses

National Innovation Act (S. 2109), S13673-S13675 [15DE]

Rationale for an Allied Health Reinvestment Act: Association of Schools of Allied Health Professions, S1806 [28FE]

Appointments

Advisory Committee on Student Financial Assistance, S9942 [12SE], H9533 [2NO]

Gallaudet University Board of Trustees, H1327 [10MR]

Harry S Truman Scholarship Foundation Board of Trustees, H3239 [12MY]

U.S. Naval Academy Board of Visitors, H3239 [12MY], H12144 [17DE]

Articles and editorials

Area Wrestler a Standout In and Out of Classroom, E1362 [27JN]

Aug. 27, 1832—1st Kindergarten Sprouts—Schurz Wanted the Best Education for Her Daughter, H4363 [13JN]

Bringing Great Teachers to Struggling Schools—The Moment Is Now, E1724 [29JY]

California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger Says He Wants To Ban Junk Food at Schools, S2309 [9MR]

CFC Head Start Program Receives Program of Excellence Award, E809 [28AP]

Class of 1965 Pays Tribute, S2242 [8MR]

Crushing Upward Mobility, S6133 [7JN]

D.C. Teacher's Day in the Rose Garden—Math Innovator Is First From City To Be Declared Best in Nation, H2456 [21AP]

Does Anyone Here Speak Arabic? Or Farsi, or Pashto . . .The Government's Push To Close the Language Gap, S8209 [13JY]

Engineering a Solution—Bring Women Into the Fold, E759 [26AP]

Federal Head Start Suit Pending, S599 [26JA]

Fellowship Fosters Diversity—Rangel Fellowship Focuses on Foreign Service, E1548 [20JY]

Former Outreach Chief Raised AIDS Awareness; Samaki Variety, E16 [4JA]

Illegal Immigrants Are Criminals, E2342 [14NO]

It's a Foul School Stew—Firings, Probes and Lawsuits in Hempstead, S13367 [18NO]

It's Great Because It's My House, E1510 [18JY]

Kashyap Spelled ``Appoggiatura'' Right To Win, E1142 [7JN]

Katrina's Silver Lining, E1876 [15SE]

Keeping Us in the Race, S11349 [17OC]

Kenneth Clark Dies; Helped Desegregate Schools, E891 [5MY]

Learning To Lose? Our Education System Isn't Ready for a World of Competition, E2443 [6DE]

Lehman's Russo—``Create a Culture of Doing the Right Thing'', S4394 [27AP]

Maryville, Alcoa Honored for State Championships, E2531 [14DE]

Minnesota Must Compete in a Global Economy, S5110 [12MY]

Muslim World Isn't Big With U.S. Students, S8208 [13JY]

New Mexico Tech Second on `Best Value' College List, S3896 [19AP]

Private Schools Welcome Those Displaced by Katrina, S10208 [20SE]

Public Bailout. Private Agenda?, S10208 [20SE]

Remarkable Pat Ritter, E4 [4JA]

State Refuses To Overturn CFE Stay, H3427 [17MY]

Teacher Success Story, S7866 [30JN]

Terror War Still Short on Linguists, S8209 [13JY]

TGen Work Wins Valley Students Scholarships Cash, E2503 [12DE]

There's No Quick Fix for Education Reform, E246 [15FE]

Volunteer of the Year French Has Passion for Giving Back, E821 [28AP]

What Does Professor Wertheimer Think?, S3273 [6AP]

When the Numbers Don't Add Up, H8256-H8258 [22SE]

Wisdom of Solomon—The Disgrace of Blocking Military Recruiters From Campus, H322 [2FE]

Bills and resolutions

Administrators: provide grants to eligible consortia to provide professional development to superintendents and principals and prospects for such positions (see H.R. 1693), H2149 [19AP]

Advancement Via Individual Determination (organization): anniversary (see H. Res. 576), H11035 [18NO]

Alaska: convey certain public lands to the University of Alaska (see S. 293), S979 [3FE]

———provide habitable living quarters for educational employees, and their households, in rural areas located in or near Alaska Native Villages (see S. 1980), S12606 [9NO]

American Veterans Congressional Internship Program: establish (see H.R. 1242), H1369 [10MR]

Anabolic Steroid Control Act: technical corrections (see S. 893), S4184 [25AP]

Animals: establish a competitive grant program to build capacity in veterinary medical education and expand the workforce of veterinarians engaged in public health practice and biomedical research (see S. 914), S4397 [27AP] (see H.R. 2206), H3060 [9MY]

Appropriations: authorize for basic research and research infrastructure in science and engineering, and for support of graduate fellowships (see H.R. 4596), H12048 [16DE]

———authorizing to recruit, hire, and train new classroom paraprofessionals in order to improve educational achievement for (see H.R. 826), H629 [15FE]

Archeology: provide for protection, data compilation, science-based decision making, public education and access, and a unified management policy relative to paleontological resources on Federal lands (see S. 263), S886 [2FE]

Armed Forces: allow active duty personnel to withdraw an election not to participate in the program of educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill (see H.R. 3195), H5602 [30JN]

———allow members and reservists to transfer certain educational assistance entitlement to dependents (see H.R. 3625), H7612 [29JY]

———authorize use of educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill to pay Federal student loans (see H.R. 1759), H2469 [21AP]

———eliminate reductions of basic pay for eligibility for basic educational assistance for veterans under the Montgomery GI Bill (see H.R. 2416), H3435 [17MY]

———enhance and improve benefits for members of the National Guard and Reserves who serve extended periods on active duty (see S. 32), S142 [24JA] (see H.R. 1565), H1894 [12AP]

———enhance protection of members and their spouses from unscrupulous financial services sales practices through increased consumer education (see S. 1028), S5071 [12MY] (see H.R. 3472), H6933 [27JY]

———enhance the Montgomery GI Bill benefits for certain individuals who have served after September 11, 2001 (see S. 43), S143 [24JA] (see H.R. 786), H584 [10FE]

———ensure pay equity for enlisted members of the Reserve components who are selected to attend certain U.S. military academy preparatory schools (see H.R. 549), H350 [2FE]

———entitle educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill for members of the Selected Reserve who aggregate a certain amount of active duty service (see H.R. 772), H583 [10FE]

———expand and enhance benefits (see S. 460), S1717 [18FE]

———extend time limitation for use of eligibility and entitlement to educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill (see H.R. 2365), H3330 [16MY]

———improve certain compensation, health care, and education benefits for individuals who serve on active duty in a Reserve component of the uniformed services (see H.R. 4468), H11219 [7DE]

———improve Montgomery GI Bill benefits by establishing an enhanced educational assistance program and by repealing the requirement for reduction in pay for participation in the program (see S. 615), S2644 [14MR]

———improve Montgomery GI Bill educational benefits (see H.R. 2248), H3196 [11MY]

———increase benefits for certain individuals who have served after September 11, 2001 (see S. 1019), S5071 [12MY] (see H.R. 1982), H2735 [28AP]

———increase death gratuity and other survivors' benefits (see S. 121), S145 [24JA]

———permit Selected Reserve members to use Reserve Montgomery GI Bill education benefits for payment of licensing or certification tests (see H.R. 463), H284 [1FE]

———provide an interest-free deferment of student loan repayment for Federal student loan borrowers during active military service (see H.R. 3265), H5800 [13JY]

———provide certain members deferment of student loan repayment and an option to reenroll in institutions of higher education after completion of their service (see S. 1536), S9284 [28JY]

———provide for certain servicemembers to become eligible for educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill (see S. 2091), S13501 [13DE] (see H.R. 269), H137 [6JA]

———repeal time limitation for use of eligibility and entitlement to educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill (see S. 1162), S6100 [6JN] (see H.R. 3347), H6106 [19JY]

———require colleges and universities to preserve educational status and financial aid of military personnel called to active duty (see S. 2063), S13361 [18NO] (see H.R. 199), H77 [4JA] (see H.R. 333), H194 [25JA]

———require States to charge in-State tuition rates to members and their dependents who are domiciled or stationed on active duty in that State (see H.R. 197), H77 [4JA]

———support equal access for military recruiters to institutions of higher education (see H. Con. Res. 36), H285 [1FE]

———support equal access for military recruiters to institutions of higher education (H. Con. Res. 36), consideration (see H. Res. 59), H286 [1FE]

Army: close the Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation (see H.R. 1217), H1368 [10MR]

Arts and humanities: encourage the preservation and restoration of copyrighted works for research, scholarly, and educational purposes (see H.R. 24), H72 [4JA]

Braille, Louis: mint commemorative coins (see H.R. 2872), H4400 [13JN]

Business and industry: preserve mathematics- and science-based industries (see S. 765), S3481 [12AP] (see H.R. 1547), H1893 [12AP]

Catholic schools: tribute (see H. Res. 23), H80 [4JA]

Chesapeake Bay: enhance authorities of the NOAA Chesapeake Bay Office to establish programs to enhance protection (see S. 1494), S8948 [26JY]

———establish the Dept. of Education Chesapeake Bay Environmental Education and Training Grant Pilot Program (see S. 1492), S8948 [26JY]

Child Care and Development Block Grant Act: reauthorize and improve early learning opportunities and school preparedness (see S. 525), S2004 [3MR]

Children and youth: construction and renovation of child care facilities (see H.R. 1311), H1507 [15MR]

———encourage savings, promote financial literacy, and expand opportunities for young adults by establishing KIDS Accounts (see S. 868), S4108 [21AP] (see H.R. 1767), H2470 [21AP]

———establish Child Care Provider Development and Retention Grant Program, Child Care Provider Scholarship Program, and child care provider health benefits program (see H.R. 2000), H2736 [28AP]

———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. 1343), S7820 [30JN] (see H.R. 822), H629 [15FE]

———expand Parents as Teachers programs and other programs of early childhood home visitation (see S. 503), S2003 [3MR]

———expand quality programs of early childhood home visitation (see H.R. 3628), H7612 [29JY]

———improve graduation rates by making grants to improve adolescent literacy (see H.R. 547), H349 [2FE]

———prevent disruption of the education of children who change residence based on the military service of a Reserve component parent who is deployed overseas (see H.R. 2108), H2977 [4MY]

———promote financial education (see S. 925), S4398 [27AP]

———provide grants to local educational agencies for prekindergarten programs (see H.R. 3500), H7556 [28JY]

———recognize importance of Knowing My 8 Rules for Safety in addressing the problem of missing children (see H. Res. 403), H7561 [28JY]

China, People's Republic of: deepen the peaceful business and cultural relationship with the U.S. (see S. 1117), S5921 [25MY]

Citizenship: codify oath of allegiance, enhance English language and American history and civics education, and establish an award to recognize contributions of new citizens (see S. 1815), S10972 [4OC]

Civil rights: provide equal access to opportunity in education, business, and employment and support affirmative action programs in securing such equal access (see H. Res. 285), H3435 [17MY]

College of St. Catherine: anniversary (see H. Res. 36), H138 [6JA]

College Point, NY: tribute to first established U.S. kindergarten (see H. Con. Res. 47), H412 [8FE]

College Savings Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 183), H4802 [20JN]

Colleges and universities: allow military service academies to include the offering of voluntary, nondenominational prayer as an element of their activities (see H.R. 3430), H6649 [26JY]

———authorize grants for institutions of higher education serving Asian Americans and Pacific Islander Americans (see S. 2160), S14316 [21DE] (see H.R. 2616), H3893 [24MY]

———build capacity at community colleges to meet increased demand while maintaining affordable tuition rates and open-door policies (see S. 379), S1413 [15FE]

———disclosure of fire safety standards and measures with respect to campus buildings (see S. 1196), S6225 [8JN] (see H.R. 2637), H4073 [25MY]

———eliminate termination date on authority for schools with low default rates to make single disbursements of student loans (see H.R. 1032), H847 [1MR]

———encourage partnerships between community colleges and four-year colleges and universities (see S. 1299), S7294 [23JN] (see H.R. 1031), H847 [1MR]

———ensure graduate opportunities in postsecondary education (see S. 1204), S6225 [8JN]

———ensure that all college students and families have the tools and resources to adequately save for, finance, and repay postsecondary and post-baccalaureate expenses (see H.R. 151), H76 [4JA]

———establish a grant program to collaborate with low-income schools to recruit students to pursue and complete postsecondary degrees in education (see S. 1435), S8559 [20JY]

———establish a grant program to improve schools of education (see S. 1433), S8559 [20JY]

———establish a pilot program of Afghanistan scholarships for undergraduate and graduate level public policy internships in the U.S. (see H.R. 344), H194 [25JA]

———establish a pilot program of Central Asian scholarships for undergraduate and graduate level public policy internships in the U.S. (see H.R. 343), H194 [25JA]

———establish a pilot program to provide grants to eligible institutions to establish pregnant and parenting student services offices (see S. 1966), S12447 [7NO] (see H.R. 4265), H10144 [9NO]

———establish and strengthen post-secondary programs and courses in traditional American history, free institutions, and Western civilization (see S. 1209), S6298 [9JN] (see H.R. 2858), H4355 [9JN]

———establish demonstration program to support communities that wish to expand bookstore services and savings for students through creation of course material rental programs (see S. 1384), S8134 [12JY] (see H.R. 3259), H5740 [12JY]

———expand and enhance post-baccalaureate opportunities at Hispanic-serving institutions (see S. 357), S1260 [10FE] (see H.R. 761), H582 [10FE]

———expand and enhance the HOPE and Lifetime Learning tax credits, and amend the Higher Education Act to provide loan forgiveness opportunities for public service employees (see H.R. 2815), H4295 [8JN]

———impose a fee on holdings of student loans (see H.R. 4628), H12167 [17DE]

———improve access to graduate schools in the U.S. for international students, scholars, scientists, and exchange visitors (see S. 455), S1623 [17FE]

———improve college access and opportunity by reforming Pell Grants and student loan programs (see H.R. 507), H347 [2FE]

———improve international and foreign language studies (see S. 1105), S5778 [23MY]

———improve quality, affordability, diversity, and accessibility to qualified students (see S. 371), S1344 [14FE]

———improve the ability of foster care youths to attend and succeed in higher education (see H.R. 2508), H3694 [19MY]

———increase maximum amount of Pell Grant (see S. Res. 8), S145 [24JA] (see H. Res. 132), H847 [1MR]

———increase maximum Pell Grant amount (see H.R. 133), H75 [4JA]

———permit States to determine residency standards for higher education purposes and cancel removal and adjust status of certain long-term resident alien students (see S. 2075), S13361 [18NO]

———provide access and assistance to increase college attendance and completion by part-time students (see H.R. 1390), H1692 [17MR]

———provide education to secondary school students about the importance of higher education (see S. 1526), S9284 [28JY]

———provide enhanced Pell Grants for State Scholars (see H.R. 511), H347 [2FE]

———provide for higher education affordability, access, and opportunity (see S. 1068), S5437 [18MY]

———provide grants to teacher preparation programs to award scholarships for teachers to receive a graduate level degree (see S. 1434), S8559 [20JY]

———require agreements with private for-profit organizations for the provision of work-study employment (see H.R. 1030), H847 [1MR]

———require investigations of violent felonies occurring on campus (see H.R. 225), H78 [4JA]

———simplify access to financial aid and access to information on college costs (see S. 1261), S6740 [16JN]

———strengthen and expand scientific and technological education capabilities of associate-degree-granting colleges through partnerships with bachelor-degree-granting institutions (see H.R. 226), H135 [6JA]

———strengthen the compact between States, Federal Government, and institutions of higher learning to address the rising cost of college tuition (see H.R. 2739), H4142 [26MY]

Community service: provide tuition assistance to undergraduate students in exchange for the performance of national service (see H.R. 4459), H11219 [7DE]

Computers: assist States and local governments for conduct of electronic governance transactions at libraries and schools (see H.R. 3517), H7557 [28JY]

———enable schools to use computer hardware to increase student achievement and prepare students for the workplace (see H.R. 3592), H7560 [28JY]

———establish a program to transfer surplus computers of Federal agencies to schools and nonprofit community-based educational organizations (see H.R. 2521), H3767 [23MY]

———provide unexpended universal service funds to low-income schools for updating of computer hardware (see H.R. 102), H135 [6JA]

Constitutional amendments: right to a quality public education (see H.J. Res. 29), H941 [2MR]

Contraceptives: establish a public education and awareness program relative to emergency contraception (see H.R. 3326), H5963 [18JY]

Correctional institutions: award credit toward the service of a sentence to prisoners who participate in designated educational, vocational, treatment, assigned work, or other developmental programs (see H.R. 3602), H7560 [28JY]

———encourage successful reentry of incarcerated persons into the community after release (see H.R. 4202), H9555 [2NO]

Courts: provide liability protection in Federal court for educators and school administrators who are working within the scope of their employment (see H.R. 4592), H12048 [16DE]

———recognize the need for judges who hear causes of action brought by teenage victims of dating violence to be educated as to the specific needs of such victims (see H. Con. Res. 239), H7814 [8SE]

Crime: include information on legal rights available to teenage victims of dating violence in domestic violence education programs (see H.R. 2947), H4655 [16JN]

———permit access to Federal crime information databases by educational agencies for certain purposes (see S. 1896), S11559 [19OC]

———provide grants for public information campaigns to educate racial and ethnic minorities and immigrant communities about domestic violence (see H.R. 3921), H8387 [27SE]

Cuba: prohibit use of funds to implement certain regulations that restrict travel to Cuba for educational activities (see H.R. 3064), H5176 [24JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: convey Jornada Experimental Range land to the Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park in New Mexico (see S. 447), S1623 [17FE]

———enhance national security by providing research, development, demonstration, administrative support, and market mechanisms for deployment and commercialization of biobased energy technologies and products (see S. 1210), S6298 [9JN]

Dept. of Defense: allow faculty members at service academies and schools of professional military education to secure copyrights for certain scholarly works produced as part of their official duties (see H.R. 962), H795 [17FE]

Dept. of Education: authorize grants to States and local educational agencies for hiring and training prekindergarten teachers (see H.R. 3296), H5913 [14JY]

———award grants for support of full-service community schools (see S. 986), S4869 [10MY] (see H.R. 2207), H3112 [10MY]

———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. 158), H76 [4JA]

———create a pilot program to increase the number of graduate educated nurse faculty to meet the future need for qualified nurses (see H.R. 3173), H5601 [30JN]

———enter into a partnership with a local educational agency to conduct a model school-to-work program (see H.R. 1439), H1694 [17MR]

———establish a Family Education Reimbursement Account Program to assist hurricane displaced students (see H.R. 4097), H9042 [20OC]

———establish sustainability programs at institutions of higher education (see H.R. 3284), H5912 [14JY]

———expand the bases on which student loan borrowers may obtain deferments of their repayment obligations (see H.R. 2527), H3768 [23MY]

———extend waiver authority relative to student financial assistance during war or other military operation or national emergency (see H.R. 2132), H3052 [5MY]

———improve the Child Care Access Means Parents in School Program (CCAMPIS) (see S. 725), S3278 [6AP]

———increase funding levels for Partnerships in Character Education Program (see H.R. 1559), H1894 [12AP]

———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. 1933), H2647 [27AP]

———make grants to educational organizations for Holocaust educational programs (see H.R. 4604), H12048 [16DE]

———make grants to States to establish antiharassment programs (see H.R. 3787), H8087 [15SE]

———make grants to States to establish screening programs for certain children to prevent reading failure (see H.R. 1764), H2470 [21AP]

———make grants to States to hire additional school-based mental health and student service providers (see H.R. 559), H350 [2FE]

———permit waiver of consecutive service requirements of loan forgiveness program for teachers whose employment is interrupted by Hurricane Katrina (see H.R. 3788), H8087 [15SE]

———provide assistance to local educational agencies serving homeless children and youth displaced by Hurricane Katrina, Rita, or Wilma (see H.R. 4649), H13188 [22DE]

———provide authority to waive reallocation rules in Campus-Based Aid programs and extend reallocation deadline for institutions of higher education affected by a natural disaster (see H.R. 3863), H8340 [22SE]

———provide funding to enable colleges and universities to establish grant programs to bridge the gap between laboratory discovery and commercially viable research (see H.R. 3331), H6106 [19JY]

———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. 4247), H9962 [7NO]

———provide student loan forgiveness to surviving spouses of the victims of terrorist attacks (see H.R. 1523), H1845 [6AP]

———provide waiver authority for students who are eligible for Federal student grant assistance and are adversely affected by a major disaster (see H.R. 3668), H7741 [7SE]

———provide waiver authority for students who are eligible for Pell Grants and are adversely affected by a natural disaster (see S. 1628), S9727 [7SE] (see H.R. 3169), H5601 [30JN]

———reauthorize Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP) (see S. 1267), S6741 [16JN]

———rebate amount of Pell Grant aid lost as a result of updates to the tables for State and other taxes used in the Federal Needs Analysis Methodology (see S. 1249), S6658 [15JN] (see H.R. 2927), H4560 [15JN]

———recruit, select, train, and support a national teachers corps in underserved communities (see H.R. 3334), H6106 [19JY]

———review and revise guidelines relating to the ``Principles of Effectiveness'' criteria to improve State and local drug-use prevention programs and activities (see H.R. 3655), H7672 [6SE]

———revise regulations for student loan deferments with respect to borrowers who are medical or dental residents (see H.R. 2519), H3767 [23MY]

———revise regulations for student loan payment deferment for borrowers who are in postgraduate medical or dental internship, residency, or fellowship programs (see S. 1246), S6481 [14JN]

———strengthen and expand the Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP) to facilitate the transition of low-income high school students into post-secondary education (see H.R. 3551), H7558 [28JY]

———study methods for identifying and treating children with dyslexia (see H.R. 262), H137 [6JA]

Dept. of Energy: establish a program of energy assistance grants to local educational agencies (see S. 1997), S12681 [10NO] (see H.R. 4158), H9361 [27OC]

———provide grants to State and local educational agencies for EnergySmart schools and Energy Star programs (see H.R. 4350), H10502 [16NO]

Dept. of HHS: develop a policy for managing the risk of food allergy and anaphylaxis in schools (see H.R. 4063), H8846 [17OC]

———establish, promote, and support a comprehensive prevention, research, and medical management referral program for hepatitis C virus infection (see S. 521), S2004 [3MR] (see H.R. 1290), H1416 [14MR]

———establish a Nurse Faculty Education Program to increase the number of doctorally-prepared nurse faculty (see S. 1575), S9467 [29JY]

———establish comprehensive prevention, education, research, and medical management program to reduce liver cirrhosis and liver cancer caused by chronic hepatitis B infection (see H.R. 4550), H11878 [15DE]

———establish programs to address the shortage of medical laboratory personnel (see H.R. 1175), H1024 [8MR]

———provide grants to establish summer health career introductory programs for middle and high school students (see S. 823), S3817 [18AP]

———reauthorize Children's Hospitals Graduate Medical Education Program (see S. 285), S978 [3FE] (see H.R. 1246), H1370 [10MR]

Dept. of Homeland Security: establish a program to award grants to institutions of higher education for the establishment or expansion of cybersecurity professional development programs (see H.R. 3109), H5434 (see H.R. 3109), H5479 [29JN]

———establish the National Homeland Security Academy (see S. 2158), S14316 [21DE]

Dept. of HUD: establish pilot programs to assist teachers and public safety officers purchasing homes in their jurisdictions or locally-designated at-risk areas, H7558 [28JY]

———make single family housing owned by the Dept., available for purchase by teachers and public safety officers at a discount (see H.R. 4273), H10144 [9NO]

———provide grants to States, local governments, and nonprofit organizations for education programs on predatory lending and establish a toll-free number for complaints (see H.R. 200), H77 [4JA]

Dept. of Justice: provide officers of State and local educational agencies with certain access to national crime information databases (see H.R. 3445), H6650 [26JY]

Dept. of Labor: establish a pilot project to create a system of industry validated national certifications of skills in high-technology industries and homeland security technology (see S. 833), S3817 [18AP]

Dept. of State: encourage active engagement of Americans in world affairs and create online database of international exchange programs and related opportunities (see S. Res. 104), S3481 [12AP] (see H. Res. 192), H1846 [6AP]

———establish the Office of Foreign Science and Technology Assessment (see S. 1211), S6299 [9JN]

Dept. of the Interior: conduct special resource study of sites associated with Cesar E. Chavez and the farm labor movement to determine appropriate methods for their preservation and interpretation (see S. 670), S2995 [17MR]

———make payments to Western States for education improvement (see H.R. 3464), H6933 [27JY]

———provide adequate school facilities in Yosemite National Park and adjust the boundaries of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area (see S. 136), S145 [24JA] (see H.R. 353), H195 [25JA]

Dept. of Transportation: establish a National Driver Licensing and Education Improvement Program (see S. 563), S2244 [8MR]

———establish national transportation security research centers at institutions of higher education (see H.R. 3634), H7612 [29JY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: conduct a pilot project on using educational assistance funds to defray training costs associated with purchasing certain franchise enterprises (see H.R. 745), H581 [10FE]

———improve outreach programs (see S. 1342), S7820 [30JN] (see S. 1990), S12681 [10NO] (see H.R. 4264), H10144 [9NO]

———improve outreach programs to more fully inform veterans of available benefits (see H.R. 2306), H3198 [11MY]

———increase reporting fee payable by the Dept. to educational institutions for reports or certifications which such educational institutions are required to submit (see H.R. 1340), H1621 [16MR]

Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act: authorize appropriations to fully enforce and implement such Act and its amendments (see H.R. 2485), H3693 (see H.R. 2510), H3694 [19MY]

Digital Opportunity Investment Trust: establish (see S. 1023), S5071 [12MY] (see H.R. 2512), H3694 [19MY]

Disabled: help individuals with functional impairments to pay for services and supports needed to maximize independence and choices about community participation, education, and employment (see S. 1951), S12237 [2NO]

Disasters: provide incentives for highly qualified teachers and administrators to remain in and relocate to areas affected by major disasters (see H.R. 3884), H8341 [22SE]

———provide relief to students, schools, and student borrowers affected by natural disasters (see H.R. 3690), H7742 [7SE]

———restore Federal aid for the repair, restoration, and replacement of private nonprofit colleges and universities that are damaged or destroyed by a major disaster (see H.R. 4517), H11503 [13DE]

Diseases: authorize grants for education, screening, and treatment relative to preventing diabetic foot complications and lower extremity amputations (see H.R. 1719), H2393 [20AP]

———enhance public and health professional awareness and understanding of lupus and strengthen research efforts to identify the causes and cure of lupus (see S. 756), S3413 [11AP] (see H.R. 3307), H5913 [14JY]

———enhance research, training, and health information dissemination on urologic diseases (see S. 258), S886 [2FE] (see H.R. 944), H794 [17FE]

———expand research, prevention, and awareness activities relative to inflammatory bowel disease (see S. 1930), S12006 [27OC] (see H.R. 3616), H7611 [29JY]

———fund breakthroughs in Alzheimer's disease research while providing more help to caregivers and increasing public education about prevention (see S. 602), S2482 [10MR] (see H.R. 1262), H1370 [10MR]

———promote awareness, prevention, early detection, and effective treatment of viral hepatitis (see H. Con. Res. 130), H1895 [12AP]

District of Columbia College Access Act: extend and improve (see S. 2060), S13361 [18NO]

Drive Safer Sunday: designate (see S. Res. 318), S13161 [17NO] (see S. Res. 326), S13362 [18NO]

DuBois, W.E.B.: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 72), H796 [17FE]

Dunham, Katherine: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 110), H1695 [17MR]

Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: make permanent enhanced educational savings provisions for qualified tuition programs (see S. 1112), S5851 [24MY] (see H.R. 2386), H3434 [17MY]

———repeal application of sunset to certain State qualified tuition programs (see H.R. 1692), H2149 [19AP]

Economy: provide tax incentives, education and training improvements, and Patent and Trademark Office reform to keep the U.S. competitive in a global economy (see S. 1020), S5071 [12MY]

———require the annual poverty estimate and the National Assessment of Educational Progress be subject to certain guidance on the release of information to the public (see H.R. 770), H583 [10FE]

Education Land Grant Act: require the Dept. of Agriculture to pay costs of environmental reviews relative to conveyances (see H.R. 12), H71 [4JA]

Eisenhower Exchange Fellowship Program Trust Fund: authorize additional appropriations (see H.R. 1476), H1777 [5AP]

Elementary and Secondary Education Act: academic content standards for physical education (see S. 1276), S6909 [21JN] (see H.R. 4359), H10908 [17NO]

———amend certain accountability and assessment provisions (see H.R. 4085), H8985 [19OC]

———amend certain accountability provisions (see H.R. 1177), H1024 [8MR] (see H.R. 2569), H3892 [24MY] (see H.R. 4216), H9555 [2NO]

———amend Impact Aid Program relative to delivery of payments to local educational agencies (see H.R. 390), H234 [26JA]

———amend relative to practicality and feasibility of transfer of students from certain schools (see S. 696), S3200 [5AP]

———amend relative to teacher qualifications (see H.R. 3036), H4984 [22JN]

———authorize full funding of payments for eligible federally connected children (see S. 2151), S14185 [20DE]

———authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 363), H195 [25JA]

———clarify certain Federal requirements (see H.R. 4578), H12047 [16DE]

———encourage implementation or expansion of prekindergarten programs (see H.R. 1060), H941 [2MR]

———ensure that the total amount of certain funds awarded to a State for each of fiscal years 2005 and 2006 is not less than the total awarded in fiscal year 2003 (see H.R. 1853), H2549 [26AP]

———provide States that meet certain requirements with waivers of the adequate yearly progress provisions (see S. 901), S4257 [26AP] (see H.R. 1821), H2548 [26AP]

———specify the purposes for which certain Title I funds may be used (see S. 1054), S5301 [17MY]

Employment: establish strategic sectoral skills gap assessments, strategic skills gap action plans, and strategic training capacity enhancement seed grants (see S. 1163), S6100 [6JN]

———provide effective training and education programs for displaced homemakers, single parents, and individuals entering nontraditional employment (see H.R. 3972), H8732 [6OC]

———provide for training service and delivery innovation projects (see S. 1164), S6100 [6JN]

———provide integrated workforce training programs for adults with limited English proficiency (see S. 834), S3817 [18AP]

English language: constitutional amendment to establish as official language of U.S. (see H.J. Res. 43), H2471 [21AP]

———declare as official language of U.S. (see H.R. 4408), H11034 [18NO]

———encourage status as primary language and recognize importance of multilingualism (see H. Con. Res. 9), H79 [4JA]

———reaffirm as official language of U.S., establish uniform English language rule for naturalization, and avoid misconstructions of English language texts of U.S. laws (see H.R. 997), H845 [1MR]

Extension Living Well Week: designate (see S. Res. 67), S1794 [28FE] (see H. Con. Res. 29), H235 [26JA]

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. 476), H284 [1FE]

FDA: protect children from foods that pose a significant choking hazard (see H.R. 3560), H7558 [28JY]

———provide with certain authority to regulate tobacco products (see S. 666), S2995 [17MR] (see H.R. 1376), H1691 [17MR]

Federal aid programs: authorize resources to provide students with opportunities for summer learning through summer learning grants (see S. 2149), S14185 [20DE]

———ensure that student loans are delivered as efficiently as possible (see S. 754), S3413 [11AP] (see H.R. 1425), H1693 [17MR]

———improve and strengthen Federal education and training programs (see S. 9), S142 [24JA]

———modify computation of eligibility for Pell Grant Program relative to certain recently unemployed individuals (see S. 1228), S6404 [13JN]

———prevent abuse of special allowance subsidies under the Federal Family Education Loan Program (see S. 1098), S5778 [23MY] (see H.R. 134), H75 [4JA]

———provide access and equity in higher education (see H.R. 1293), H1506 [15MR]

———provide additional assistance to Federal Pell Grants recipients who are pursuing programs of study in engineering, mathematics, science, or foreign languages (see S. 1183), S6154 [7JN]

———repeal or eliminate certain Federal education programs (see H.R. 4018), H8807 [7OC]

———simplify Federal student financial aid process (see H.R. 1277), H1416 [14MR]

Federal Youth Development Council: establish to improve the administration and coordination of Federal youth programs (see S. 409), S1513 [16FE] (see H.R. 856), H718 [16FE]

Federal-State relations: clarify existing Federal law relative to the treatment of students privately educated at home under State law (see S. 1691), S9984 [13SE] (see H.R. 3753), H7860 [13SE]

———provide adequate and equitable educational opportunities for students in State public school systems (see H.R. 2178), H3054 [5MY]

Feldman, Sandra: tribute (see S. Res. 256), S10594 [28SE]

Financial institutions: allow borrowers consolidating student loans to choose a variable or fixed interest rate (see H.R. 1617), H1969 [13AP]

———expand loan forgiveness and loan cancellation programs for teachers and nurses (see H.R. 1522), H1845 [6AP]

———expand loan forgiveness for child care providers including preschool teachers (see S. 1432), S8559 [20JY]

———provide loan forgiveness for family law attorneys who represent low-income families or individuals (see S. 1431), S8559 [20JY]

———provide loan forgiveness for social workers who work for child protective agencies (see S. 1430), S8558 [20JY] (see H.R. 127), H75 [4JA]

———provide loan forgiveness to encourage individuals to become and remain school administrators in low-income areas (see H.R. 4522), H11503 [13DE]

Financial Literacy Month: designate (see S. Res. 88), S2995 [17MR]

———support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 148), H1371 [10MR]

Flood Insurance Reform Act: reiterate responsibilities of FEMA relative to creation of an appeals process and establishment of minimum training and education requirements (see H.R. 4161), H9361 [27OC]

Foreign policy: establish an international education policy to foster understanding among nations, promote a terror-free world, further U.S. foreign policy and national security, and enhance U.S. world leadership (see H. Con. Res. 100), H1621 [16MR]

———establish the Universal Education Account and the Universal Education Corp., to promote global education reform (see H.R. 3930), H8513 [28SE]

Free Enterprise Education Week: establish (see H. Con. Res. 7), H136 [6JA]

Friends of the Children (organization): funding (see S. 940), S4546 [28AP] (see H.R. 1876), H2646 [27AP]

General Education Provisions Act: clarify definition of a student relative to family educational and privacy rights (see H.R. 130), H135 [6JA]

Geography: improve and expand geographic literacy among students by improving professional development programs for teachers offered through institutions of higher education (see S. 1376), S7986 [11JY]

Head Start Program: address needs of victims of child abuse and neglect, children in foster care, kinship care, and homeless children (see S. 1101), S5778 [23MY]

———provide greater accountability for Head Start agencies (see H.R. 778), H583 [10FE]

———reauthorize (see S. 1107), S5778 [23MY]

———reauthorize and improve the school readiness of disadvantaged children (see H.R. 2123), H3052 [5MY]

———reauthorize and improve the school readiness of disadvantaged children (H.R. 2123), consideration (see H. Res. 455), H8247 [21SE]

———require parental consent for nonemergency intrusive physical examinations (see S. 189), S574 [26JA]

Health: declare adequate pain care research, education, and treatment as national health priorities (see H.R. 1020), H846 [1MR]

———establish grants to improve nutrition, increase physical activity, and prevent obesity and eating disorders (see S. 1325), S7520 [28JN]

———expand applicability of laws preventing governmental discrimination against health care entities who refuse to perform or provide training in performing abortions (see S. 1983), S12607 [9NO]

———increase faculty in palliative care medicine at accredited allopathic and osteopathic medical schools and promote development of careers as academic palliative specialists who emphasize teaching (see S. 1000), S4936 [11MY]

———increase public awareness of eating disorders and expand research for treatment and cures (see H. Res. 13), H79 [4JA]

———provide assistance to States to reduce teen pregnancy, HIV/AIDS, and other sexually transmitted diseases and to support healthy adolescent development (see S. 368), S1260 [10FE]

———provide for a program of screenings and education relative to children with sudden cardiac arrhythmia syndromes (see H.R. 1252), H1370 [10MR]

———provide for uterine fibroid research and education (see S. 1289), S7070 [22JN] (see H.R. 3034), H4984 [22JN]

———raise awareness, and create educational programs, concerning eating disorders (see H.R. 49), H73 [4JA]

———strengthen programs for stroke education, prevention, and treatment (see H.R. 898), H792 [17FE]

Health care professionals: authorize capitation grants to increase the number of nursing faculty and students (see H.R. 3569), H7559 [28JY]

———establish a demonstration project to train unemployed workers for employment as health care professionals (see S. 444), S1623 [17FE]

———establish a psychology post-doctoral fellowship program specializing in underserved treatment areas (see S. 92), S144 [24JA]

———establish a scholarship and loan repayment program for public health preparedness workforce development to eliminate critical public health preparedness workforce shortages (see S. 504, 506), S2003 [3MR]

———establish demonstration programs to address shortages in rural areas (see H.R. 1654), H2101 [14AP]

———increase amount of loans repayable for Selected Reserve officers who possess qualifications, or are being trained, in health professions needed to meet wartime combat medical skill shortages (see H.R. 3417), H6431 [25JY]

———make certain clinical psychology graduate programs eligible to participate in various health professions loan programs (see S. 89), S144 [24JA]

———make social work students and schools eligible for certain programs and grants, and establish a social work training program (see S. 91), S144 [24JA]

———provide for education and training of allied health professionals in exchange for a service commitment at a facility with critical shortages of allied health professionals (see S. 473), S1794 [28FE] (see H.R. 215), H78 [4JA]

Higher Education Act: amend (see H.R. 2949), H4655 [16JN] (see H.R. 2960), H4721 [17JN]

———amend and extend (see H.R. 609), H409 [8FE]

———assist homeless students in obtaining postsecondary education (see S. 1429), S8558 [20JY]

———clarify definition of a high need local educational agency and a Hispanic-serving institution, and eliminate the 2-year wait out period for certain grant recipients (see S. 1478), S8826 [25JY]

———enhance international education programs (see H.R. 509), H347 [2FE]

———enhance literacy in finance and economics (see S. 468), S1794 [28FE]

———ensure graduate opportunities in postsecondary education (see H.R. 510), H347 [2FE]

———establish a scholarship program to encourage and support students who have contributed substantial public services (see S. 1247), S6481 [14JN]

———exclude veterans education benefits under the Montgomery GI Bill for purposes of determining need analysis for grants to college students (see H.R. 1206), H1264 [9MR]

———expand and extend the eligibility of Hispanic-serving institutions for assistance (see H.R. 3203), H5637 [11JY]

———expand college access and increase college persistence and simplify the process of applying for student assistance (see S. 1029), S5071 [12MY]

———expand eligibility requirement for certain aid programs to include predominantly Black colleges and universities (see H.R. 2931), H4654 [16JN]

———extend programs (see S. 1614), S9645 [6SE] (see H.R. 3784), H8087 [15SE] (see H.R. 4525), H11652 [14DE]

———improve higher education through expansion of Pell grants (see S. 697), S3200 [5AP]

———improve opportunity for Federal student loan borrowers to consolidate their loans at reasonable interest rates (see H.R. 1089), H981 [3MR]

———improve teacher training and preparation programs (see S. 1364), S7820 [30JN]

———incorporate results from the Fed Up Initiative which identifies outdated or burdensome regulations (see H.R. 508), H347 [2FE]

———permit refinancing of student consolidation loans and increase Pell Grant maximum awards (see H.R. 1338), H1621 [16MR]

———permit refinancing of student consolidation loans and permit student freedom to select a loan consolidator (see H.R. 1029), H847 [1MR]

———prevent sex offenders subject to involuntary civil commitments from receiving Federal student financial aid (see H.R. 132), H75 [4JA]

———repeal provisions prohibiting persons convicted of drug offenses from receiving student financial assistance (see H.R. 1184), H1263 [9MR]

———simplify and improve the process of applying for student assistance (see S. 1030), S5071 [12MY]

Hispanic Americans: recognize efforts and contributions of Edmond J. Yunis and other Hispanic scientists (see S. Res. 285), S11744 [21OC]

History: acknowledge African descendants of the transatlantic slave trade, recognize injustices suffered, and work to improve the situation of Afro-descendant communities in Latin America and the Caribbean (see H. Con. Res. 60), H587 [14FE] (see H. Con. Res. 175), H4296 [8JN]

———support up-to-date teaching of developments in modern day Russia in U.S. secondary schools (see H. Res. 609), H11654 [14DE]

House of Representatives: permit donation of used computer equipment to public schools (see H.R. 205), H78 [4JA]

Housing: assist teachers and public safety officers in obtaining affordable housing (see H.R. 4278), H10145 [9NO]

Hunger: encourage effective use of community resources to combat hunger and the root causes of hunger by creating opportunity through food recovery and job training (see S. 1885), S11476 [18OC]

Hurricanes: ease the provision of services to individuals affected by Hurricanes Katrina or Rita (see H.R. 3975), H8732 [6OC]

———make grants to local educational agencies to restart school operations interrupted by Hurricanes Katrina or Rita (see H.R. 4048), H8808 [7OC]

———permit participation of children affected by Hurricane Katrina in Head Start and Early Head Start Programs (see H.R. 3890), H8341 [22SE]

———provide additional funds to local educational agencies for elementary and secondary students displaced by Hurricane Katrina (see H.R. 3748), H7860 [13SE]

———provide assistance to individuals and States affected by Hurricane Katrina (see H.R. 3971), H8732 [6OC]

———provide assistance to individuals and States affected by Hurricane Katrina (H.R. 3971), concur with Senate amendment with an amendment (see H. Res. 501), H8985 [19OC]

———provide assistance to revitalize institutions of higher education affected by Hurricanes Katrina or Rita (see H.R. 4016), H8807 [7OC]

———provide elementary and secondary education assistance to students and schools impacted by Hurricane Katrina (see S. 1904), S11665 [20OC]

———provide emergency relief to meet the immediate health care, housing, education, and financial needs of survivors of Hurricane Katrina (see S. 1637), S9833 [8SE]

———provide for continued education of students affected by Hurricane Katrina (see S. 1764), S10378 [22SE]

———provide higher education relief to individuals and institutions affected by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita (see H.R. 4490), H11327 [8DE]

———provide relief for students affected by Hurricane Katrina (see S. 1683), S9931 [12SE]

———provide relief for students and institutions affected by Hurricane Katrina (see S. 1715), S10119 [15SE]

———provide student loan forgiveness to the surviving spouses and parents of the victims of Hurricane Katrina (see H.R. 3802), H8087 [15SE]

———provide student loan forgiveness to the surviving spouses and parents of the victims who were Hurricane Katrina or Hurricane Rita first responders (see H.R. 4074), H8918 [18OC]

———provide vocational rehabilitation services to individuals with disabilities affected by Hurricane Katrina or Hurricane Rita (see H.R. 3864), H8340 [22SE]

Immigration: assist aliens transplanted as children in continuing their education and successfully integrating into society (see H.R. 251), H136 [6JA]

———exempt elementary and secondary schools from the fee imposed on employers filing petitions with respect to non-immigrant workers under the H-1B program (see H.R. 105), H135 [6JA]

———permit admission of nonimmigrant students and visitors who are spouses or children of permanent resident aliens (see H.R. 4448), H11109 [6DE]

———repeal authorities relative to H-1B visas for temporary skilled workers (see H.R. 1325), H1508 [15MR]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: allow preference in distribution of grants to agencies and organizations that provide training to regular education personnel to meet needs of disabled children (see H.R. 3438), H6649 [26JY]

———anniversary (see S. Res. 328), S13362 [18NO] (see H. Con. Res. 288), H9555 [2NO]

———authorize States, in the event of inadequate Federal funding, to waive certain requirements of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (see H.R. 529), H349 [2FE]

———authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 363), H195 [25JA] (see H.R. 1107), H982 [3MR] (see H.R. 3145), H5600 [30JN] (see H.R. 4605), H12048 [16DE]

———enhance educational services for persons with autism spectrum disorders and expand loan forgiveness for teachers of autistic children (see H.R. 4059), H8846 [17OC]

Institute of Medicine: identify constraints encountered by nursing schools in admitting and graduating a sufficient number of nurses to meet health care needs (see H.R. 2184), H3054 [5MY]

Investments: permanently increase the maximum annual contribution allowed to be made to Coverdell education savings accounts (see S. 75), S144 [24JA]

Jews: congratulate communities on seven-year completion of the 11th cycle of daily study of the Talmud (see H. Res. 124), H847 [1MR]

Languages: improve literacy and English skills of limited English proficient individuals (see H.R. 2923), H4560 [15JN]

———strengthen national security through expansion and improvement of foreign language study (see H.R. 115), H75 [4JA]

Lawyers and attorneys: provide financial assistance to law school graduates who choose to accept employment in a public interest position (see H.R. 1753), H2469 [21AP]

———provide funding for student loan repayment for public attorneys (see S. 2039), S13161 [17NO] (see H.R. 198), H77 [4JA]

Leukemia, Lymphoma, and Myeloma Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 241), S10119 [15SE]

Libraries: provide for public library construction and modernization (see H.R. 2292), H3197 [11MY]

Library of Congress: tribute to the James Madison Council and John W. Kluge (see S. Res. 247), S10378 [22SE]

Lifelong Learning Week: establish (see H. Res. 431), H7742 [7SE]

Mackinaw (vessel): convey Coast Guard cutter, upon decommissioning, to the City and County of Cheboygan, MI, for purposes of a museum (see S. 1212), S6299 [9JN] (see H.R. 1448), H1694 [17MR]

Mark O. Hatfield-Elizabeth Furse Scholarship and Excellence in Tribal Governance Foundation: establish (see S. 474), S1794 [28FE] (see H.R. 2788), H4187 [7JN]

Medicare: clarify congressional intent regarding counting of residents in a nonhospital setting (see S. 2071), S13361 [18NO] (see H.R. 4403), H11033 [18NO]

———improve access to diabetes self-management training by designated certified diabetes educators (see S. 626), S2734 [15MR] (see H.R. 3612), H7561 [28JY]

———increase per resident payment floor for direct graduate medical education payments to hospitals (see H.R. 4371), H10908 [17NO]

———provide exception to reduction in unused medical residency positions for small family practice residency programs (see H.R. 4039), H8808 [7OC]

Medicare/Medicaid: provide coverage for end-of-life planning consultations and raise awareness about and assist in preparation of advance directives on end-of-life decisionmaking (see S. 347), S1260 [10FE] (see S. 570), S2383 [9MR] (see H.R. 2058), H2879 [3MY]

Mental health: increase number of well-trained mental health service professionals providing clinical mental health care to children and adolescents (see S. 537), S2148 [7MR] (see H.R. 1106), H982 [3MR]

———protect children and their parents from being coerced into administering psychotropic medication in order to attend school (see H.R. 1790), H2471 [21AP]

Montana Future Farmers of America: anniversary (see S. Res. 89), S2995 [17MR] (see H. Res. 157), H1509 [15MR]

National Apprenticeship Act: ensure that apprenticeship program applications are processed in a fair and timely manner (see H.R. 3613), H7561 [28JY]

National Better Hearing and Speech Month: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 121), S4184 [25AP]

National Center for Social Work Research: establish (see S. 90), S144 [24JA]

National Character Counts Week: designate (see S. Res. 271), S11313 [7OC]

National Charter Schools Week: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 127), S4398 [27AP] (see H. Res. 218), H2150 [19AP]

National Chemistry Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 457), H8247 [21SE]

National Child Care Worthy Wage Day: designate (see S. Res. 137), S5071 [12MY]

———support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 139), H2648 [27AP]

National Cyber Security Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 259), H8734 [6OC] (see H. Res. 491), H8846 [17OC]

National Defense University: award degree of Master of Science in Joint Campaign Planning and Strategy (see H.R. 1490), H1844 [6AP]

National Dyspraxia Awareness Day: designate (see S. Res. 211), S8949 [26JY]

National Endowment for the Arts: repeal State grant limitations (see H.R. 573), H351 [2FE]

National Epidermolysis Bullosa Awareness Week: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 180), S7294 [23JN] (see H. Res. 335), H4896 [21JN]

National Foreign Language Coordination Council: establish to develop and implement a foreign language strategy (see S. 1089), S5532 [19MY] (see H.R. 4196), H9554 [2NO]

National Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities Act: increase certain education funding to improve access to the arts (see H.R. 1863), H2550 [26AP]

National Fund for Excellence in American Indian Education: authorizing appropriations (see S. 1231), S6481 [14JN]

National Health Corps Loan Repayment Program: count fellowship training in geriatric medicine or psychiatry as obligated service (see H.R. 3046), H5100 [23JN]

National High School Mock Trial Championship, Inc.: call on Board of Directors to accommodate students of all religious faiths (see H. Res. 600), H11654 [14DE]

National Internet Safety Month: designate (see S. Res. 147), S5437 [18MY]

National `It's Academic' Television Quiz Show Day: designate (see S. Res. 253), S10514 [27SE]

———support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 471), H8513 [28SE]

National Kindergarten Recognition Day: designate (see S. Res. 119), S4184 [25AP]

National Mentoring Month: designate (see S. Res. 20), S574 [26JA]

———support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 46), H196 [25JA]

National Methamphetamine Prevention Week: establish (see S. Res. 313), S12839 [15NO] (see H. Res. 556), H10502 [16NO]

National objectives: improve elementary and secondary education (see S. 1055), S5301 [17MY]

———improvement of system (see S. 15), S142 [24JA] (see S. 848), S3897 [19AP] (see H.R. 1681), H2148 [19AP]

———provide assistance for the education of elementary and secondary students (see H.R. 4017), H8807 [7OC]

———provide for flexibility and improvements in elementary and secondary education (see S. 1690), S9984 [13SE]

———strengthen high school teaching of the values, contributions, and accomplishments of Western civilization (see H. Con. Res. 49), H412 [8FE]

National Police Athletic League Youth Enrichment Act: revise and extend (see H.R. 4005), H8733 [6OC]

National Safety Month: designate (see S. Res. 145), S5437 [18MY] (see S. Res. 160), S6101 [6JN]

National School Counseling Week: designate (see S. Res. 37), S979 [3FE]

National School Lunch Act: expand fruit and vegetable pilot program and include Head Start programs (see H.R. 203), H78 [4JA]

———permit certain summer food pilot programs to be carried out in all States and by all service institutions (see S. 1005), S4936 [11MY]

———restore funds under the Child and Adult Care Food Program (see H.R. 204), H78 [4JA]

National security: assure the safety of U.S. children in foreign-based and domestic institutions (see H.R. 1738), H2394 [20AP]

National Security Education Program: allow scholarship and fellowship recipients to work in a field of education if no Federal national security position is available (see H.R. 4630), H12167 [17DE]

———establish critical foreign language program (see H.R. 4629), H12167 [17DE]

National Teacher Appreciation Day: designate (see H. Con. Res. 64), H630 [15FE]

National Veterans Awareness Week: designate (see S. Res. 155), S5922 [25MY]

Native Americans: fulfill Federal trust responsibility to serve the educational needs of the Navajo people (see H.R. 1659), H2101 [14AP]

———provide funds for training in tribal leadership, management, and policy (see S. 2093), S13502 [13DE]

———provide student loan forgiveness to teachers who work in tribal colleges or universities (see S. 731), S3278 [6AP]

No Child Left Behind Act: improve (see S. 724), S3278 [6AP] (see H.R. 1506), H1845 [6AP]

NSF: authorize science scholarships for educating mathematics and science teachers (see H.R. 4434), H11108 [6DE]

———establish a competitive grant program for institutions of higher education to enhance education and job training opportunities in mathematics, science, engineering, and technology (see H.R. 2325), H3260 [12MY]

———provide grants for digital and wireless network technology programs at historically Black colleges and universities, Hispanic-serving institutions, and tribal colleges and universities (see S. 432), S1623 [17FE] (see H.R. 921), H793 [17FE]

OAS: authorize appropriations for voluntary contributions to establish a Center for Caribbean Basin Trade and a skills-based training program for Caribbean Basin countries (see S. 704), S3200 [5AP] (see H.R. 1213), H1368 [10MR]

Older Americans Act: provide information and outreach for the prevention of osteoporosis (see H.R. 1081), H981 [3MR]

Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act: reauthorize Matching Grant Program for School Security (see H.R. 3595), H7560 [28JY]

Poverty: increase number of low-income students enrolled in studies leading to baccalaureate degrees in science, mathematics, technology, engineering, and critical foreign languages (see S. 2143), S14064 [19DE]

Prayer: constitutional amendment on voluntary school prayer (see H.J. Res. 7), H79 [4JA] (see H.J. Res. 21), H719 [16FE]

Project GRAD USA (organization): authorize (see S. 676), S2995 [17MR] (see H.R. 1282), H1416 [14MR]

Public housing: repeal requirements for residents to engage in community service and complete economic self-sufficiency programs (see H.R. 1018), H846 [1MR]

Public welfare programs: ensure fair treatment and due process protections for enhanced data collection and reporting requirements under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (see S. 1385), S8134 [12JY]

———increase limit on vocational education training to be counted as work activity under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (see S. 141), S145 [24JA]

———permit States to create a program that allows individuals to obtain post-secondary or vocational education under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (see S. 458), S1717 [18FE]

———promote financial education under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program and allow such education to count as a work activity under that program (see S. 923), S4397 [27AP]

Read Across America Day: designate (see S. Res. 68), S1795 [28FE]

Roads and highways: maintenance funding for public roads used by school buses serving certain Indian reservations (see S. 168), S573 [26JA] (see H.R. 429), H235 [26JA]

Rural areas: provide assistance for rural school districts (see S. 1036), S5219 [16MY]

———provide job creation and assistance (see H.R. 143), H76 [4JA]

Safety: extend program of grants for rape prevention education (see H.R. 4478), H11326 [8DE]

Saudi Arabia: support reform of education curriculum (see H. Con. Res. 275), H9275 [26OC]

SBA: anniversary of Small Business Development Centers (see S. Res. 165), S6299 [9JN]

———establish Veterans Business Outreach Centers and Technical Mentoring Assistance Committees (see H.R. 3898), H8386 [27SE] (see H.R. 3939), H8642 [29SE]

———establish vocational and technical entrepreneurship development demonstration program (see S. 139), S145 [24JA] (see H.R. 527), H348 [2FE]

Schools: direct certain coeducational elementary and secondary schools to make information available on equality in athletic programs (see H.R. 595), H352 [2FE]

———establish State infrastructure banks to improve financing of school construction and renovation (see S. 2057), S13361 [18NO]

———provide for secondary school reform (see S. 921), S4397 [27AP] (see S. 1061), S5436 [18MY]

———provide grants to rural local educational agencies to purchase new school buses (see S. 1311), S7377 [24JN]

———recognize benefits and importance of school-based music education (see H. Con. Res. 45), H353 [2FE]

———spending of a greater percentage of Federal tax dollars on children's classrooms (see H.R. 182), H77 [4JA]

Science: award scholarships to recruit and prepare students for careers in the National Weather Service and in NOAA marine research, atmospheric research, and satellite programs (see H.R. 2364), H3330 [16MY]

———establish a National Marine Scholarship Program to recruit and prepare graduate students for careers in the fields of marine science (see H.R. 1191), H1263 [9MR]

Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act: reauthorize (see S. 267), S886 [2FE] (see H.R. 517), H348 [2FE]

Senior citizens: establish grant program to provide financial and retirement education programs to reduce financial abuse and fraud among mid-life and older individuals (see S. 924), S4398 [27AP] (see H.R. 392), H234 [26JA]

———improve opportunities for older workers by providing tax incentives to employers, extending COBRA coverage, improving job training, and establishing a Federal Task Force on Older Workers (see S. 1826), S11212 [6OC]

Social Security: restore children's insurance benefits for children of a certain age who attend postsecondary schools (see H.R. 4328), H10225 [15NO]

Space policy: establish interagency aerospace revitalization task force to develop national strategy for aerospace workforce cultivation, training, and recruitment (see H.R. 758), H582 [10FE]

———establish prize program to encourage development of space and aeronautics technologies and create endowment to further educate and inspire the public's interest in space and aeronautics (see H.R. 1021), H846 [1MR]

SSI: increase incentives for working, saving, and pursuing an education (see H.R. 1682), H2148 [19AP]

States: provide grants for improved workplace and community transition training for incarcerated youth offenders (see S. 1352), S7820 [30JN]

———require academic assessments of student achievement in U.S history and civics (see S. 860), S4021 [20AP]

———require certain policies and procedures regarding purchase or acquisition of library and classroom-based reference, instructional, and other print materials for use in elementary schools (see H.R. 2295), H3197 [11MY]

———restore sovereignty over public elementary and secondary education (see H.R. 3499), H7556 [28JY]

Student loans: extend student loan repayment schedules for graduates who enter into public service (see H.R. 1859), H2549 [26AP]

Tariff: educational devices (see H.R. 3033), H4984 [22JN]

Taxation: allow a business credit for donations for vocational educational purposes (see H.R. 2008), H2736 [28AP]

———allow a lump sum contribution to Coverdell education savings accounts whenever the contribution limit is increased (see H.R. 264), H137 [6JA]

———allow a tax credit for certain education and training expenses (see H.R. 4325), H10225 [15NO]

———allow deduction for uncompensated education costs incurred by certain veterans' survivors and dependents (see H.R. 924), H793 [17FE]

———allow employers a credit for costs of providing technical training for employees (see H.R. 2801), H4295 [8JN]

———allow employers a tax credit to encourage employee volunteer services that aid science, mathematics, and engineering education in schools (see H.R. 4532), H11652 [14DE]

———allow exclusion of tax-exempt bonds issued for health care or educational purposes in determination of interest expenses of financial institutions (see H.R. 1140), H1023 [8MR]

———allow legally separated individuals to exclude U.S. savings bond income from gross income if used to pay higher education expenses (see H.R. 3460), H6933 [27JY]

———allow tax credits for certain elementary and secondary school expenses and contributions to charitable school-tuition organizations (see H.R. 404), H234 [26JA]

———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. 238), H136 [6JA]

———designate overpayments and contributions to the U.S. Library Trust Fund (see H.R. 210), H78 [4JA]

———encourage stronger mathematics and science programs at elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 450), H283 [1FE]

———establish the Supportive Communities Helping Offer Opportunities for Learning Program and allow tax credit for contributions to qualified scholarship granting organizations (see H.R. 2426), H3554 [18MY]

———exclude from gross income amounts paid on behalf of Federal employees and Armed Forces members on active duty under Federal student loan repayment programs (see S. 1255), S6740 [16JN]

———exclude from gross income amounts paid on behalf of Federal employees under Federal student loan repayment programs (see H.R. 1765), H2470 [21AP]

———exclude from gross income amounts received on the sale of certain animals associated with educational programs (see H.R. 3079), H5252 [27JN]

———exclude from gross income employer contributions to college tuition plans and education savings accounts (see H.R. 3585), H7559 [28JY]

———expand exclusion for employer-provided educational assistance to dependents of employees (see H.R. 1518), H1845 [6AP]

———expand incentives for construction and renovation of public schools (see S. 1538), S9284 [28JY] (see H.R. 1742), H2394 [20AP]

———expand incentives for education (see H.R. 1380), H1691 [17MR]

———expand the Hope Scholarship credit for certain expenses and exempt certain Federal education grants when taking expenses into account (see S. 1697), S10037 [14SE] (see H.R. 625), H410 [8FE]

———expand the Hope Scholarship credit to elementary and secondary school expenses (see H.R. 403), H234 [26JA]

———extend and expand the deduction for certain expenses of elementary and secondary school teachers (see H.R. 2868), H4400 [13JN]

———extend deduction for qualified tuition and related expenses and expand such deduction for certain science, technology, engineering, and math professionals who become certified teachers (see H.R. 4622), H12167 [17DE]

———extend the deduction for qualified tuition and related expenses (see H.R. 4443), H11109 [6DE]

———increase deduction for teacher classroom supplies and expand to include qualified professional development expenses (see S. 1621), S9727 [7SE]

———increase the deduction for host families of foreign exchange and other students (see H.R. 1504), H1844 [6AP]

———make higher education more affordable through expansion of deduction for higher education expenses and a credit for interest on higher education loans (see S. 759), S3414 [11AP]

———make Hope Scholarship and Lifetime Learning Credits refundable and allow taxpayers to obtain short-term student loans by using the future refund of such credits as collateral for the loans (see H.R. 1756), H2469 [21AP]

———make permanent the deduction for corporate donations of scientific property and computer technology (see H.R. 3398), H6327 [21JY]

———make permanent the qualified tuition deduction (see H.R. 2564), H3892 [24MY]

———make qualified tuition programs permanent and allow a deduction for amounts contributed to such programs (see H.R. 2994), H4802 [20JN]

———modify limitation on deduction for college tuition and related expenses and make the deduction permanent (see H.R. 941), H794 [17FE]

———permanently extend the deduction for college tuition expenses and to expand such deduction to include expenses for books (see S. 1677), S9930 [12SE]

———permanently increase the maximum annual contribution allowed to be made to Coverdell education savings accounts and provide deduction for contributions to education savings accounts (see S. 76), S144 [24JA]

———provide a credit dependent on enactment of State qualified scholarship tax credits and allowed against the Federal income tax for charitable contributions to certain education investment organizations (see H.R. 4400), H11033 [18NO]

———provide a credit for small business employee training expenses, increase the exclusion of capital gains from small business stocks, and extend expensing for small businesses (see S. 2111), S13659 [15DE]

———provide a credit for teachers and principals who work in certain low income schools (see H.R. 986), H796 [17FE]

———provide a refundable credit for certain education expenses (see S. 575), S2383 [9MR]

———provide a tax credit for college textbook costs (see H.R. 495), H285 [1FE]

———provide a tax credit to businesses whose employees teach at community colleges (see H.R. 577), H351 [2FE]

———provide for the deductibility of higher education expenses (see H.R. 117), H75 [4JA]

———provide for the deductibility of higher education expenses and interest on student loans (see H.R. 401), H234 [26JA]

———provide tax credit for educational expenses incurred in attending public or private elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 406), H234 [26JA] (see H.R. 441), H283 [1FE]

———provide tax credit for elementary and secondary school personnel (see H.R. 405), H234 [26JA]

———provide tax credit for elementary and secondary school teachers (see H.R. 402), H234 [26JA]

———provide tax credit to teachers in rural or high unemployment areas or who achieve National Board for Professional Teaching Standards certification (see S. 1533), S9284 [28JY]

———repeal limits on the deduction of interest on education loans (see H.R. 1033), H847 [1MR]

———restore the phaseout of personal exemptions and the overall limitation on itemized deductions and create a trust fund for the funding of education programs (see S. 605), S2517 [11MR]

———simplify determination and deduction of interest on qualified education loans (see S. 1964), S12401 [4NO] (see H.R. 1766), H2470 [21AP] (see H.R. 2666), H4139 [26MY]

———treatment of certain expenses of elementary and secondary school teachers (see H.R. 2989), H4801 [20JN]

———treatment of student loan payments made by employers on behalf of employees (see H.R. 265), H137 [6JA]

Taxpayer-Teacher Protection Act: make teacher loan forgiveness provisions permanent (see H.R. 367), H233 [26JA] (see H.R. 670), H412 [8FE]

Teach for America, Inc.: authorize appropriations (see S. 1367), S7820 [30JN]

Teachers: establish a national teaching fellowship program to encourage individuals to enter, and remain, in the field of teaching at public schools (see H.R. 1801), H2471 [21AP]

———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. 3155), H5600 [30JN]

———extend deadline by which State and local educational agencies are required to ensure that an educator is highly qualified in order to account for the educator's applicable period of military service (see H.R. 4470), H11220 [7DE]

———extend student loan forgiveness to Head Start teachers (see S. 117), S145 [24JA] (see H.R. 2340), H3260 [12MY]

———improve recruitment, preparation, distribution, and retention of public elementary and secondary school teachers and principals (see S. 1218), S6299 [9JN] (see H.R. 2835), H4354 [9JN]

———increase familiarity with the educational needs of gifted and talented students (see S. 493), S1930 [2MR] (see H.R. 1156), H1023 [8MR]

———provide for acculturation (see S. 1521), S9284 [28JY]

Teachers Professional Development Institutes: provide a grant program to support establishment and operation (see S. 990), S4869 [10MY] (see H.R. 2663), H4139 [26MY]

Technology: establish a national innovation initiative (see S. 2109), S13659 [15DE]

Television: provide grants to train court reporters and other individuals to become real-time writers to meet requirements for closed captioning of video programming (see S. 268), S886 [2FE]

Territories: honor contributions of individuals from the commonwealths, territories, and possessions of the U.S. by including such contributions in the teaching of U.S. history (see H. Con. Res. 3), H79 [4JA]

Testing: increase scoring on assessments and achievement standards for calculating progress, and decrease State requirements and expand exclusion for limited English proficiency students for such calculations (see H.R. 1722), H2393 [20AP]

Texas Southern University: tribute to establishment of Andrew L. Jefferson Endowment for Trial Advocacy at the Thurgood Marshall School of Law (see H. Res. 263), H3055 [5MY]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: recognize achievements and contributions of Waterfowl Population Survey Program (see S. Res. 255), S10594 [28SE] (see H. Res. 459), H8341 [22SE]

UNESCO: withdraw U.S. membership (see H. Con. Res. 132), H2102 [14AP]

Universal Service Administration Co.: exempt from Antideficiency Act accounting rules to improve administration of, and prevent increases in, contributions to the Universal Service Fund (see S. 241), S739 [1FE] (see H.R. 2533), H3768 [23MY]

Veterans: ensure adequate and equitable education benefits under the Montgomery GI bill for active duty and selected Reserve members and include certain servicemembers previously excluded (see S. 2163), S14316 [21DE]

———expand and enhance educational assistance for survivors and dependents (see H.R. 4361), H10908 [17NO]

———expand and enhance educational assistance for survivors and dependents of veterans (see S. 2014), S12839 [15NO]

———expand and enhance health care, mental health, transition, and disability benefits (see S. 13), S142 [24JA]

———expand scope of educational programs for which accelerated payments of assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill may be used (see H.R. 717), H522 [9FE]

———provide additional work-study opportunities for eligible veterans (see H.R. 1207), H1264 [9MR]

———provide for payment of stipends to veterans who pursue doctoral degrees in science or technology (see H.R. 421), H235 [26JA]

Veterans Educate Today's Students (VETS) Day: support goals (see H. Con. Res. 173), H4142 [26MY]

Virgin Islands: provide a land exchange on the island of St. John between the National Park Service and the Virgin Islands to facilitate establishment of a school on the island (see H.R. 272), H137 [6JA]

Vocational and Technical Education Act: modify definition of ``Indian student count'' (see S. 1483), S8948 [26JY]

———strengthen and improve programs (see S. 250), S739 [1FE] (see H.R. 366), H233 [26JA]

———strengthen and improve programs (H.R. 366), consideration (see H. Res. 254), H2878 [3MY]

Water: establish marine and freshwater research, development, and demonstration programs to control and eradicate invasive species, educate the public, and restore ecosystems (see H.R. 1592), H1968 [13AP]

Water Resources Research Act: reauthorize grants from the water resources research and technology institutes (see S. 1017), S5071 [12MY]

Westchester, IL: anniversary of Westchester Public School District 92 1/2 (see H. Con. Res. 121), H1778 [5AP]

White House Fellows Program: anniversary (see S. Con. Res. 59), S11559 [19OC] (see H. Con. Res. 269), H9043 [20OC]

Women: establish programs to increase awareness and knowledge of women and health care providers with respect to gynecologic cancers (see S. 1172), S6100 [6JN] (see H.R. 1245), H1369 [10MR]

———provide for educational activities and research relative to women's pelvic floor health through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and NIH (see H.R. 2727), H4141 [26MY]

Workforce Investment Act: provide for job training grant pilot program (see S. 694), S3147 [4AP]

———reauthorize (see S. 1021), S5071 [12MY]

Year of Foreign Language Study: designate (see S. Res. 28), S739 [1FE]

Year of Languages: designate (see H. Res. 122), H797 [17FE]

Year of Polio Education: designate (see S. Res. 304), S12682 [10NO]

Year of Study Abroad: designate (see S. Res. 308), S12682 [10NO]

Year of the Museum: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 389), H6650 [26JY]

Essays

Genius and Villain: Ivan D. Yevstafyev, S7066 [22JN]

Government and Freedom: Cody Catalano, E2465 [7DE]

———Jessica Westley, E2465 [7DE]

———Joshua Allen, E2465 [7DE]

———Kalie Weinheimer, E2465 [7DE]

———Kelly Carlson, E2465 [7DE]

———Kim Vona, E2465 [7DE]

———Rebecca Swatsworth, E2465 [7DE]

Perfect Pizza Begins on Hoosier Farms: Brittany Lechner, S2515 [11MR]

———Thomas (Trey) Dunn, III, S2514 [11MR]

Factsheets

Academic Bill of Rights, H321 [2FE]

Faith-Based and Community Initiatives Relative to Educational Challenges of Hurricane Katrina: Congressional Black Caucus, H8500 [28SE]

Letters

Career and Technical Education Improvement Act: Margaret Spellings, Sec. of Education, S2449 [10MR]

Chesapeake Bay restoration legislation: Mike Waugh, Chesapeake Bay Commission, S8959 [26JY]

———Roy A. Hoagland, Chesapeake Bay Foundation, S8958 [26JY]

Collaborative Opportunities To Mobilize and Promote Education, Technology, and Enterprise (COMPETE) Act: Debra W. Stewart, Council of Graduate Schools, S5111 [12MY]

———Herbert C. Wamsley, Intellectual Property Owners Association, S5110 [12MY]

———Tony Bingham, American Society for Training and Development, S5111 [12MY]

Community and Rural Medical Residency Preservation Act: Jordan Cohen, Association of American Medical Colleges, S13378 [18NO]

———Philip Shettle, American Osteopathic Association, S13377 [18NO]

———William K. Mygdal, Penny Tenzer, Warren Newton, and Perry Dickinson, Academic Family Medicine Advocacy Alliance, S13378 [18NO]

Deficit Reduction Act: David Ward, American Council of Education, S14082 [20DE]

Dept. of Agriculture Team Nutrition program funding to support nutrition education and promote physical activities in schools: Sue A. Nelson, American Heart Association, S10281 [21SE]

District of Columbia Resident Tuition Assistance Program funding: Anthony A. Williams, Mayor of the District of Columbia, S11644 [20OC]

Education of displaced students affected by Hurricane Katrina through vouchers to attend private schools: Barry W. Lynn, Americans United for Separation of Church and State (organization), H12265 [18DE]

Financial Literacy Month: Bruce E. Thompson, Jr., Merrill Lynch and Co., Inc., H1800 [6AP]

———David S. Chernow, Junior Achievement (organization), H1800 [6AP]

Head Start Program hiring protections for faith-based organizations: Anna Burger, Service Employees International Union, H8279 [22SE]

———Barbara Pickney, Louisiana Head Start Association, H8272 [22SE]

———Barry W. Lynn, Americans United for Separation of Church and State (organization), H8275 [22SE]

———C. Welton Gaddy, Interfaith Alliance, H8279 [22SE]

———Caroline Fredrickson and Terri A. Schroeder, ACLU, H8276 [22SE]

———Charles M. Loveless, American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, H8274 [22SE]

———David M. Smith and Christopher Labonte, Human Rights Campaign (organization), H8280 [22SE]

———David Saperstein, Union for Reform Judaism, H8282 [22SE]

———Diane Shust and Randall Moody, National Education Association, H8278 [22SE]

———Donald J. Borut, National League of Cities, H8277 [22SE]

———Gary Bass, OMB Watch (organization), H8282 [22SE]

———Hilary O. Shelton, NAACP, H8275 [22SE]

———Janet Murguia, National Council of La Raza, H8281 [22SE]

———K. Hollyn Hollman, Baptist Joint Committee for Religious Liberty, H8276 [22SE]

———Marian Wright Edelman, Children's Defense Fund (organization), H8280 [22SE]

———Mel Lipman, American Humanist Association, H8278 [22SE]

———Michael Lieberman and Jess N. Hordes, Anti-Defamation League, H8274 [22SE]

———Phyllis Snyder, National Council of Jewish Women, H8281 [22SE]

———Ralph G. Neas and Tanya M. Clay, People for the American Way (organization), H8281 [22SE]

———Richard T. Foltin, American Jewish Committee, H8275 [22SE]

———Robert C. Keithan, Unitarian Universalist Association of Congregations, H8279 [22SE]

———Sarah M. Greene, National Head Start Association, H8273 [22SE]

———several religious, civil rights, labor, education, health, and advocacy organizations, H8278 [22SE]

———several religious organizations, H8282 [22SE]

———Timothy McDonald, African American Ministers in Action (organization), H8273 [22SE]

———Wade Henderson and Nancy Zirkin, Leadership Conference on Civil Rights, H8274 [22SE]

Head Start Program joint governance structure preservation: Barbara L. Jones, H8303 [22SE]

———Chris Wallace, Sr., H8303 [22SE]

———Dee Jones, Indiana PTA, H8303 [22SE]

Increase maximum amount of Pell Grant: David Ward and David Warren, Student Aid Alliance, S368 [24JA]

McGovern-Dole International Food for Education and Child Nutrition Program funding: Mike Johanns, Sec. of Agriculture, H4203 [8JN], H9368 [28OC]

———several Representatives, H4203 [8JN]

Montgomery GI Bill usage and improvement of educational benefits for veterans: Senators Kerry and Ensign, S11296 [7OC]

National Innovation Act: Debra W. Stewart, Council of Graduate Schools, S13677 [15DE]

———TechNet (organization), S13676 [15DE]

National Security and Bioenergy Investment Act: Brent Erickson, Biotechnology Industry Organization, S6311 [9JN]

———David Morris, Institute for Local Self-Reliance, S6312 [9JN]

———Howard A. Learner, Environmental Law & Policy Center, S6312 [9JN]

———Karen Wayland, Natural Resources Defense Council, S6312 [9JN]

———Leon Corzine, National Corn Growers Association, Neal Bredehoeft, American Soybean Association, and Bob Dinneen, Renewable Fuels Association, S6311 [9JN]

———Reid Detchon, Energy Future Coalition, S6311 [9JN]

———Tim Pawlenty and Kathleen Sebelius, Governor's Ethanol Coalition, S6311 [9JN]

National security enhancement through various means allowing for the deployment and commercialization of biobased energy technologies and products: Brent Erickson, Biotechnology Industry Organization, S6808 [20JN]

———David J. Frederickson, National Farmers Union, S6808 [20JN]

———David Morris, Institute for Local Self-Reliance, S6808 [20JN]

———Howard A. Learner, Environmental Law & Policy Center, S6808 [20JN]

———Karen Wayland, Natural Resources Defense Council, S6807 [20JN]

———Reid Detchon, Energy Future Coalition, S6808 [20JN]

———Tim Pawlenty and Kathleen Sebelius, Governors' Ethanol Coalition, S6807 [20JN]

———several agricultural producer associations, S6807 [20JN]

New York, NY, school funding: Representative Owens, H3427 [17MY]

No Child Left Behind Act paraprofessionals competency requirements deadline: Raymond J. Simon, Dept. of Education, H5032 [23JN]

NSF Math and Science Partnership Program funding: Warren M. Washington and Elizabeth Hoffman, NSF, H4432 [14JN]

Older Worker Opportunity Act: Carol Eschner and Patricia Delmenhorst, Interfaith Older Adult Programs, Inc., S11218 [6OC]

———Charles E.M. Kolb, Committee for Economic Development, S11219 [6OC]

———John L. Miller, Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Wisconsin, Inc., S11218 [6OC]

———Robert Kellerman and Michael Krauss, AgeAdvantAge, Inc., S11218 [6OC]

Privatization of Environmental Health Perspectives (publication): several Representatives, E2376 [16NO]

Prohibit funding to implement requirements for public housing residents to engage in community service and complete economic self-sufficiency programs: Saul N. Ramirez, Jr., National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials, H5532 [30JN]

School supplies sent to Iraqi schoolchildren: Sebastian L.W., E2230 [1NO]

Teacher Acculturation Act: Joyce E. Harris, National Association for Multicultural Education, S9287 [28JY]

———Randy Hitz, University of Hawaii at Manoa, S9288 [28JY]

Tribal colleges and universities funding: Loretta De Long, S7364 [24JN]

Lists

Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and Council for Advancement and Support of Education U.S. Professor of the Year recipients, S13354 [18NO]

Catholic schools in Delaware, H245 [1FE]

Congressional Conference on Civic Education delegates, S10368-S10370 [22SE]

Dept. of Education Migrant Education Program of California regions II and XXIII Federal budget proposals, H4997 [23JN]

Federal programs proposed for termination under the Bush Administration budget, H391 [8FE]

First Congressional District of New Mexico Congressional Certificate of Merit recipients, E1277 [17JN]

Gloucester County College and Gloucester County Institute of Technology GED program graduates, E1238 [15JN]

Hawaii Public School System teachers designated as National Board Certified Teachers by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, S1342 [14FE]

Hopkinsville (KY) Kentucky New Era/Rotary Regional High School and Middle School Academic All-Star Team nominees, E540 [5AP]

Indiana Eighth Grade Youth Essay Contest winners, S2515 [11MR]

Major organizations supporting S. 2109, National Innovation Act, S13676 [15DE]

New Hampshire Excellence in Education Award recipients, S6097 [6JN]

New Jersey 11th Congressional District service academy nominees, E136 [2FE]

Organizations supporting S. 473, Allied Health Reinvestment Act, S1806 [28FE]

Regent Broadcasting Corp., best teachers in the Acadiana, LA, area honorees, E2362 [15NO]

Rutgers University President's Recognition Program Excellence in Service and Bridge Award recipients, E2225 [31OC]

South Carolina YMCA Youth Conference on National Affairs delegation, E1348 [24JN]

Student Aid Alliance members, S368 [24JA]

Motions

Vocational and Technical Education Act: strengthen and improve programs (H.R. 366), H2915 [4MY]

Obituaries

Gray, James: National Writing Project (nonprofit organization), S12346 [3NO]

Poems

``American Life,'' Katherine Dinkuhn, E2465 [7DE]

Press releases

ICI Lauds Formation of the Financial Literacy Caucus: Investment Company Institute, H1801 [6AP]

NASAA Commends Launch of Congressional Financial and Economic Literacy Caucus: North American Securities Administrators Association, H1801 [6AP]

National Association of Mortgage Brokers Applauds Resolution Declaring April ``Financial Literacy Month'': National Association of Mortgage Brokers, H1800 [6AP]

NCEE Applauds Launch of ``Financial and Economic Literacy Caucus'': National Council on Economic Education, H1800 [6AP]

Proclamations

Foundation for Appalachian Ohio Anniversary: Representative Ney, E1888 [19SE]

Tribute to Anthony Gentile: Representative Ney, E174 [8FE]

Tribute to Southeastern FFA Forestry Class: Representative Ney, E1945 [26SE]

Remarks in House

Abington Township, PA: America's Promise—The Alliance for Youth 100 Best Communities for Young People award recipient, E2193 [27OC]

Acadiana, LA: tribute to Regent Broadcasting Corp., best teachers honorees, E2362 [15NO]

Adubato, Stephen, Jr.: Jewish National Fund Tree of Life Award recipient, E712 [21AP]

Adubato, Stephen, Sr.: Jewish National Fund Tree of Life Award recipient, E712 [21AP]

Adult Literacy Lawrence County (organization): anniversary, E1777 [7SE]

Advancement Via Individual Determination (organization): anniversary (H. Res. 576), E2406 [18NO]

African Americans: address disparities in economic status, education, health, and quality of life, E2119 [18OC]

Agett, Zachary: Chautauqua Region Community Foundation J.C. Matheson Memorial Scholarship recipient, E1365 [27JN]

Aguillon, Mariela: PacifiCare Foundation Latino Health Scholarship recipient, E2165 [25OC]

Albro, Buddy: Marion, TX, Norma Krueger Elementary School Teacher of the Year award recipient, E781 [27AP]

Albuquerque, NM: tribute to Martial Arts Day, E2234 [1NO]

Allen, Chavontreal: Learn and Serve America (organization) Presidential Freedom Scholarship recipient, E1791 [8SE]

American Association of University Women: tribute to Petaluma, CA, branch, E634 [13AP]

American Forum for Global Education: tribute, E748 [22AP]

Americans Write (organization): tribute, E1249 [15JN]

Anchorage, AK: tribute to West Anchorage High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, E798 [27AP]

Angola, NY: tribute to Lake Shore Middle School, E2465 [7DE]

Anthony, NM: Gadsden High School recipient of College Board (organization) Inspiration Award, E900 [5MY]

Appropriations: authorize for basic research and research infrastructure in science and engineering, and for support of graduate fellowships (H.R. 4596), E2577 [17DE]

———require matching of funds spent for Iraq reconstruction efforts be spent for domestic priorities, H7838 [13SE], H8921, H8976 [19OC], H9092-H9094 [25OC], H9960 [7NO], H11202 [7DE]

Arizpe, Mary: Kyle, TX, Kyle Elementary School Teacher of the Year award recipient, E927 [10MY]

Armed Forces: enhance and improve benefits for members of the National Guard and Reserves, H3748 [23MY]

———enhance and improve benefits for members returning from service in Afghanistan and Iraq, H947 [3MR], H1028 [9MR], H2132 [19AP]

———ensure access to Senior ROTC units and military recruiters at institutions of higher education, H4019, H4020 [25MY]

———entitle educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill for members of the Selected Reserve who aggregate a certain amount of active duty service (H.R. 772), H5608 [11JY]

———express support for members and their families, H2107, H2108 [19AP]

———extend time limitation for use of eligibility and entitlement to educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill (H.R. 2365), E1393 [28JN]

———require GAO study on compensation and benefits for members of the National Guard and Reserves, H4022 [25MY]

———support equal access for military recruiters to institutions of higher education, H2885 [4MY]

———support equal access for military recruiters to institutions of higher education (H. Con. Res. 36), H291, H315-H325 [2FE], E173 [8FE]

———support equal access for military recruiters to institutions of higher education (H. Con. Res. 36), consideration (H. Res. 59), H310-H315 [2FE]

Arts Advocacy Day: observance, E458 [16MR]

Arts and humanities: encourage the preservation and restoration of copyrighted works for research, scholarly, and educational purposes (H.R. 24), E1 [4JA], E41 [6JA]

Associated Students of the University of Missouri: anniversary, E2271 [3NO]

Association of Former Members of Congress: status of Congress to Campus Program, H3560, H3580 [19MY]

Auburn, AL: Auburn Early Education Center recipient of Intel/Scholastic Schools of Distinction award, E2135 [20OC]

Averill, Donald F.: Association of California Community College Administrators Harry Buttimer Distinguished Administrator Award recipient, E377 [8MR]

Balmert, Stephen C.: Discover Card Tribute Award Scholarship recipient, E1596 [25JY]

Bandy, Carla: Buda, TX, Dahlstrom Middle School Teacher of the Year award recipient, E986 [16MY]

Barragan, Celia: New Braunfels, TX, Canyon Intermediate School Teacher of the Year award recipient, E774 [26AP]

BEBASHI (organization): anniversary, E2308 [9NO]

Beckley, WV: Crescent Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education No Child Left Behind-Blue Ribbon Schools award, E2179 [27OC]

Berk, Ashley R.: Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching recipient, E645 [13AP]

Bethesda, MD: tribute to Walter Johnson High School ``It's Academic'' team, E1489 [14JY]

Biggs, Allison: College of William and Mary Pamela Harriman Foreign Service Fellowship recipient, E2543 [15DE]

Black, Kelly: American Musical Theatre of San Jose High School Music Theatre HONORS Best Female Performer award recipient, E1157 [8JN]

Boren, Jim: Journalism Education Association National Media Citation Award recipient, E2034 [6OC]

Boulder, CO: anniversary of Open Studios (arts organization), E215 [10FE]

Bowman, Barbara T.: McGraw-Hill Cos., Harold W. McGraw Jr., Prize in Education recipient, E1963 [27SE]

Brann, Kimberly: Seguin, TX, Jim Barnes Middle School Teacher of the Year award recipient, E740 [22AP]

Brattleboro, VT: anniversary of School for International Training, E785 [27AP]

———tribute to Brattleboro Union High School Child Labor Education and Action group, E580 [7AP]

Brentwood, TN: tribute to Brentwood High School, E1673 [29JY]

Brooklyn College: anniversary, E802 [27AP]

Brooksville, FL: tribute to Central High School Naval Junior ROTC, E1757 [6SE]

Brown, Sharday M.: Learn and Serve America (organization) Presidential Freedom Scholarship recipient, E1765 [7SE]

Budget: allocation of funds, H369, H383-H398, H402-H404 [8FE], H526 [10FE], H611 [15FE], H9017 [20OC], H9476 [2NO], H9558, H9559 [3NO], H9674 [4NO], H9946-H9948, H9954-H9960 [7NO], H9988, H9989, H10005-H10012 [8NO], H10117-H10124 [9NO], H10230, H10377-H10383 [16NO], H10507 [17NO], H12234-H12241 [18DE]

———increase veterans, education, health care, homeland security, environment, and infrastructure funding through reductions in tax cuts and defense spending, H1628-H1632 [17MR]

Buffalo, NY: anniversary of Hispanic Heritage Dinner and Dance, E1863 [15SE]

Burbank, CA: anniversary of Providence High School, E375 [8MR]

Burks, Amy: Morgan County, AL, Democratic Party Newton B. Powell Award recipient, E2274 [3NO]

Business and industry: preserve mathematics- and science-based industries (H.R. 1547), E616 [12AP], E660 [15AP]

California Strawberry Commission: tribute to California Strawberry Scholarship Program, E1170 [8JN]

Call, Bridget: Council of Chief State School Officers and Smarter Kids Foundation West Virginia Teacher of the Year award recipient, E1945 [26SE]

Camden, NJ: tribute to Camden Academy Charter High School graduating class, E1399 [30JN]

Capitol Pages: tribute to House of Representatives Page School, E153 [2FE]

Cason, Keisha: National Federation of Independent Business Free Enterprise Scholar honoree, E1317 [23JN], E1387 [28JN]

Catholic schools: tribute (H. Res. 23), H241-H247 [1FE], E146, E154 [2FE], E200 [9FE], E210 [10FE]

Century Council (nonprofit organization): tribute to cooperation with Nickelodeon (television network) on underage drinking education program, H8990 [20OC], E2149 [20OC]

Cerritos, CA: Frank C. Leal Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education No Child Left Behind-Blue Ribbon Schools award, E2001 [29SE]

Cerritos College: anniversary, E2148 [20OC]

Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Program: tribute, E1548 [20JY]

Cheektowaga, NY: anniversary of Polish Saturday School, E2088 [17OC]

Chicago, IL: Adler Planetarium anniversary, E977 [13MY]

———anniversary of St. Rita of Cascia High School, E1643 [27JY]

———Lincoln Park High School inclusion in Newsweek (publication) list of nation's top high schools, E1079 [24MY]

———tribute to Heart of St. Richards Parish award recipients, E989 [16MY]

Child Start, Inc.: anniversary, E1880 [15SE]

Children and youth: establish Child Care Provider Development and Retention Grant Program, Child Care Provider Scholarship Program, and child care provider health benefits program (H.R. 2000), E814 [28AP]

———establish or expand and operate programs using a network of public and private community entities to provide mentoring for children in foster care (H.R. 822), E388 [8MR]

———guaranteeing the world's children a primary education, H337 [2FE]

———improve reporting of high school-aged students participating in adult educational programs, H875 [2MR]

Cincinnati, OH: Mariemont High School recipient of Dept. of Education No Child Left Behind-Blue Ribbon Schools award, H10360 [16NO]

Citizens for Citizens, Inc.: Head Start and Early Start program recipient of Dept. of HHS Program of Excellence award, E809 [28AP]

Clark, Linda: Denton, TX, Denton School District Elementary School Teacher of the Year award recipient, E1059 [23MY]

Cleburne, TX: anniversary of Cleburne Lions Club, E1929 [22SE]

Cleveland, OH: anniversary of Cleveland Job Corps Center, E1825 [13SE]

———anniversary of Great Books group, E1850 [14SE]

Cobb County, GA: improvement in public school system, H6332 [22JY]

College Point, NY: tribute to first established U.S. kindergarten (H. Con. Res. 47), H4362-H4364 [13JN], E1273 [17JN]

Colleges and universities: discontinue practice of allowing illegal immigrants to pay in-State tuition, H5779 [13JY]

———establish and strengthen post-secondary programs and courses in traditional American history, free institutions, and Western civilization (H.R. 2858), E1190 [9JN]

———improve college access and opportunity by reforming Pell Grants and student loan programs (H.R. 507), H4176-H4179 [7JN]

———improve the ability of foster care youths to attend and succeed in higher education, E953 [12MY]

———increase maximum Pell Grant amount, H356 [8FE], H2538 [26AP], H5118, H5119 [24JN]

———minority education in cyberscience and research development program funding, H3450 [18MY]

———student financial aid programs, H1631 [17MR]

———student financial aid programs funding, H369 [8FE], H1608 [16MR], H4995, H4997, H5035 [23JN], H9017 [20OC], H9476 [2NO], H9558 [3NO], H10044, H10048 [9NO], H10627, H10630, H10641, H10642 [17NO], H11075 [6DE], H12237 [18DE], E2483 [8DE]

Collier, Paige: Hemphill, TX, Hemphill Elementary School Teacher of the Year award recipient, E919 [10MY]

Columbia University: tribute to Teachers College, E1724 [29JY]

Computer Community Outreach and Education Program (organization): anniversary, E1343 [24JN]

Congress: accomplishments of the 109th Congress, H6555 [26JY]

Contraceptives: establish a public education and awareness program relative to emergency contraception (H.R. 3326), E1514 [18JY]

Correctional institutions: encourage successful reentry of incarcerated persons into the community after release (H.R. 4202), E2249 [3NO]

Counterpart International, Inc.: anniversary, E1877 [15SE]

Crime: include information on legal rights available to teenage victims of dating violence in domestic violence education programs (H.R. 2947), E1254 [17JN], E1416 [30JN]

———permit State and local educational agencies to access the national crime information database for employment background checks, H7905 [14SE]

Cruz, Ana M.: Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and the Council for Advancement and Support of Education Florida Professor of the Year recipient, E2394 [17NO]

Cuba: prohibit use of funds to implement certain regulations that restrict travel to Cuba for educational activities, H5495-H5497 [30JN]

———provide scholarships for certain Cuban nationals, H4301 [9JN]

Cunningham, Michelle: University of North Texas Latinos in the 21st Century Conference Outstanding Community Service Award recipient, E2494 [8DE]

Dallas, TX: Lake Highlands High School PTA recipient of National Parent Teachers Association Parent Involvement Schools of Excellence certification, E2495 [8DE]

———School of Science and Engineering recipient of Dept. of Education No Child Left Behind-Blue Ribbon Schools award, E2238 [1NO]

———Yvonne Ewell Townview Magnet Science and Engineering School inclusion in Newsweek (publication) list of nation's top high schools, E933 [11MY]

Daly City, CA: anniversary of Doelger Senior Center, E1824 [13SE]

Dawning, Paula: American Association of School Administrators Superintendent of the Year Award recipient for Michigan, E2372 [16NO]

Day, Diana: Spring Branch, TX, Bill Brown Elementary School Teacher of the Year award recipient, E767 [26AP]

Day, Megan E.: Learn and Serve America (organization) Presidential Freedom Scholarship recipient, E1777 [7SE]

De La Rosa, Rosalinda: San Marcos, TX, Bonham Early Childhood Center Teacher of the Year award recipient, E705 [19AP]

Deboo, Jasmin: Broward County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, E327 [2MR]

DeLand, Lisa: Kyle, TX, Tobias International Elementary School Teacher of the Year award recipient, E920 [10MY]

Delgado, Yvonne: San Marcos, TX, Travis Elementary School Teacher of the Year award recipient, E701 [19AP]

Democratic Party: development of innovation agenda to improve scientific research and development, telecommunications technology, and energy independence, H11277-H11279 [8DE]

———national agenda, H2540 [26AP], H3756-H3761 [23MY], H4174-H4179 [7JN], H8989 [20OC], H9110 [26OC], H9633-H9638 [3NO], H10150 [10NO], H10379, H10382 [16NO]

Denver, CO: anniverary of Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Studio, E1826 [13SE]

Dept. of Agriculture: Hispanic Serving Institutions National Program funding, H4224, H4225 [8JN]

———McGovern-Dole International Food for Education and Child Nutrition Program funding, H4203 [8JN], H9368 [28OC]

Dept. of Defense: concerns over recruitment, E1087 [25MY]

———designate the Ike Skelton Early Commissioning Program Scholarship, H12208 [18DE]

———recommendations of the Domestic Dependent Elementary and Secondary Schools Transfer Study, H4004 [25MY]

Dept. of Education: Arts in Education program funding, H5107, H5108 [24JN], E1357 [27JN]

———civic education funding, H2884 [4MY]

———establish sustainability programs at institutions of higher education (H.R. 3284), E1494 [15JY]

———extend waiver authority relative to student financial assistance during war or other military operation or national emergency (H.R. 2132), H8111, H8112 [20SE]

———Foreign Language Assistance Program funding, H5035 [23JN]

———Gear Up Program, Upward Bound Program, and Talent Search Program funding, H592 [15FE], H1576 [16MR], H5083 [23JN]

———gifted and talented students education program funding, H5106, H5149 [24JN]

———Impact Aid Program funding, E2434 [18NO]

———make grants to States to establish screening programs for certain children to prevent reading failure (H.R. 1764), E735 [22AP]

———National Youth Sports Program funding, H5036 [23JN]

———prohibit funding to implement determination that charter schools operated by for-profit organizations are not eligible for special education or low-income student funding, H5121, H5122 [24JN]

———provide authority to waive reallocation rules in Campus-Based Aid programs and extend reallocation deadline for institutions of higher education affected by a natural disaster (H.R. 3863), H8362-H8365 [27SE]

———provide waiver authority for students who are eligible for Federal student grant assistance and are adversely affected by a major disaster (H.R. 3668), H7763-H7766 [8SE], E1824 [13SE]

———provide waiver authority for students who are eligible for Pell Grants and are adversely affected by a natural disaster (H.R. 3169), H7688, H7692-H7695 [7SE], H8364 [27SE], E1793 [8SE], E1824 [13SE]

———Teacher Incentive Fund funding through reductions in Corp. for National and Community Service funding, H5108, H5109 [24JN]

———tribute to Teacher Incentive Fund, H5804 [14JY]

———TRIO Programs funding, E1330 [24JN]

———utilize the Education of Homeless Children and Youth Program to assist children displaced by Hurricane Katrina, H7752 [8SE]

Dept. of Energy: establish a program of energy assistance grants to local educational agencies (H.R. 4158), E2213 [28OC]

———establish a program to encourage minority students to study geology at historically Black colleges and universities and Hispanic-serving institutions, H8775 [7OC]

———provide grants to State and local educational agencies for EnergySmart schools and Energy Star programs (H.R. 4350), E2372 [16NO]

Dept. of HHS: establish comprehensive prevention, education, research, and medical management program to reduce liver cirrhosis and liver cancer caused by chronic hepatitis B infection (H.R. 4550), E2553 [15DE]

———give grant preference to States that require schools to allow students to self-administer medication for asthma or anaphylaxis, H2746 [3MY]

———Office of Women's Health programs funding to increase awareness and knowledge of women and health care providers with respect to gynecologic cancers, H5034, H5061, H5062 [23JN]

Dept. of Homeland Security: make grants to the National Medical Preparedness Consortium to standardize training, health care policies, and standards of care to prepare for mass casualties from a terrorist event, H3481, H3482 [18MY]

Dept. of Justice: ex-offender reentry programs funding, H4447, H4448 [14JN]

Dept. of Labor: National Veterans' Employment and Training Services Institute funding, H5162 [24JN]

Dept. of State: revise geographic definition of U.S. to include U.S. territories for purposes of reimbursing employees for relocation and certain educational travel costs, H6068 [19JY]

———work with educational and academic community to develop practices aimed at reversing negative perceptions of the U.S. held by foreign students, H6126 [20JY]

Dept. of the Interior: make payments to Western States for education improvement (H.R. 3464), H8951 [19OC]

———provide adequate school facilities in Yosemite National Park and adjust the boundaries of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area (S. 136), H11049-H11051 [6DE], E2471 [7DE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: conduct a pilot project on using educational assistance funds to defray training costs associated with purchasing certain franchise enterprises (H.R. 745), E218 [10FE], E496 [17MR], E1772 [7SE]

———priorities, H5255 [28JN]

Des Plaines, IL: anniversary of Boy Scout Pack 88 of the Des Plaines Valley Council, E2412 [18NO]

Diaz, Priscilla: Seguin, TX, Jefferson Avenue Elementary School Teacher of the Year award recipient, E713 [21AP]

Digital Opportunity Investment Trust: establish (H.R. 2512), E1047 [20MY]

Discovery Communications, Inc.: tribute to Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge finalists, E2093 [17OC]

Diseases: authorize grants for education, screening, and treatment relative to preventing diabetic foot complications and lower extremity amputations (H.R. 1719), E713 [21AP]

———expand research, prevention, and awareness activities relative to inflammatory bowel disease (H.R. 3616), E2334 [10NO]

———fund breakthroughs in Alzheimer's disease research while providing more help to caregivers and increasing public education about prevention (H.R. 1262), E416 [10MR]

———increase awareness and education about Kawasaki Disease, E883 [5MY]

District of Columbia: tribute to Dunbar High School class of 1955, E2592 [17DE]

Dix Hills, NY: tribute to Half Hollow Hills High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, E1147 [7JN]

Dodge, Harold: School Superintendents of Alabama (organization) Superintendent of the Year award recipient, E2309 [9NO]

Dodson, Ana: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Colorado, E190 [9FE]

Drug abuse: national drug control policy, H3414-H3421 [17MY]

Drugs: efforts of certain organizations to legalize marijuana, E78 [25JA], E101 [26JA]

DuBois, W.E.B.: tribute (H. Con. Res. 72), E297 [18FE]

Duran, Sam: Chicano Federation of San Diego County, Inc., Community Service Award recipient, E1927 [22SE]

Dyar, Ken: California Teacher of the Year award recipient, E2475 [7DE]

East Brunswick, NJ: tribute to East Brunswick High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, E875 [4MY]

———tribute to East Brunswick High School National Science Bowl participants, E899 [5MY]

Easter Seals, Inc.: tribute to Southern Nevada chapter, E2536 [14DE]

Economy: require the annual poverty estimate and the National Assessment of Educational Progress be subject to certain guidance on the release of information to the public (H.R. 770), E217 [10FE]

———support financial literacy, H2055 [14AP], H4176-H4179 [7JN]

Edamerica (business) and Edfinancial Services (business): tribute to Edscholar Scholarship Program, E2370 [16NO]

Edmonton, KY: tribute to North Metcalfe Elementary School academic team, E2598 [17DE]

Egypt: democracy and education programs funding, H5298, H5299 [28JN]

Einstein, Jaclyn: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Florida, E1002 [17MY]

El Paso, TX: tribute to El Paso High School High-Q team, E2070 [7OC]

Elementary and Secondary Education Act: amend Impact Aid Program relative to delivery of payments to local educational agencies (H.R. 390), E97 [26JA]

———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 363), E78 [25JA]

———encourage implementation or expansion of prekindergarten programs, H4491 [15JN]

———encourage implementation or expansion of prekindergarten programs (H.R. 1060), E330 [2MR]

———provide States that meet certain requirements with waivers of the adequate yearly progress provisions (H.R. 1821), E767 [26AP]

Elliot, Jordan: Learn and Serve America (organization) Presidential Freedom Scholarship recipient, E1793 [8SE]

Ellis, Belinda: Buda, TX, Tom Green Elementary School Teacher of the Year award recipient, E985 [16MY]

English language: reaffirm as official language of U.S., establish uniform English language rule for naturalization, and avoid misconstructions of English language texts of U.S. laws (H.R. 997), E355 [3MR]

Erskine College: tribute, H143 [25JA]

Even Start Program: funding, H1327 [10MR], H1501 [15MR]

Executive departments: allegations of payments to journalists for favorable comments concerning Bush administration proposals, H240 [1FE]

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. 476), E120 [1FE]

Farquhars, Kamala S.: Learn and Serve America (organization) Presidential Freedom Scholarship recipient, E1790 [8SE]

Federal aid programs: drug treatment and prevention programs funding, E1065 [23MY]

———prevent abuse of special allowance subsidies under the Federal Family Education Loan Program, H5142 [24JN]

———promote economic security, health insurance, and educational opportunities for low-income families, H7821 [13SE], H8841 [17OC]

Federal Youth Development Council: establish to improve the administration and coordination of Federal youth programs, H605 [15FE]

———establish to improve the administration and coordination of Federal youth programs (H.R. 856), H10179-H10182 [15NO]

———establish to improve the administration and coordination of Federal youth programs (S. 409), H6415 [25JY]

Federal-State relations: provide adequate and equitable educational opportunities for students in State public school systems (H.R. 2178), H3426 [17MY]

Feldman, Dara: Disney American Teacher Award recipient, E1190 [9JN]

Filer, ID: tribute to Filer Elementary School's ``50 Mile Big Walk'' participants, E917 [10MY]

Financial Literacy Month: support goals and ideals, H2154 [20AP]

———support goals and ideals (H. Res. 148), H1797-H1802 [6AP], H1871 [12AP]

Finley, Dorothy H.: Arizona Theatre Co., Georgy Award recipient, E1911 [21SE]

Flint, MI: tribute to Flint Powers Catholic High School football team, E2535 [14DE]

Florida: tribute to Dept. of Education American Stars of Teaching Award recipients, E1445 [11JY]

Florida Memorial University: tribute, E457 [16MR]

Flower Mound, TX: anniversary of Flower Mound Elementary School, E889 [5MY]

———Flower Mound High School recipient of GRAMMY Signature School Gold List award, E528 [5AP]

———tribute to Flower Mound High School speech and debate team, E2333 [10NO]

Foreign aid: prohibit use of international military education and training program funding for assistance to Vietnam, H5348, H5349 [28JN]

France, Sherry: Buda, TX, Barton Middle School Teacher of the Year award recipient, E919 [10MY]

Franklin, TN: tribute to Franklin High School, E1673 [29JY]

Fredericksburg, TX: tribute to Fredericksburg High School aerospace program, H1330 [10MR]

Freeport, NY: tribute to Archer Street School of Language Arts, Mathematics and Technology, E196 [9FE]

Fremont, CA: tribute to Irvington High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, E462 [17MR]

French, Mary Lou: Ingham County Community News (publication) Volunteer of the Year award recipient, E821 [28AP]

Fresno, CA: anniversary of San Joaquin Memorial High School, E1858 [15SE]

Friends of the Children (organization): funding (H.R. 1876), H2554 [27AP], E798 [27AP]

Friends of the Congressional Glaucoma Caucus Foundation, Inc.: tribute, E2514 [13DE]

Funding, H635, H697 [16FE], H722 [17FE], H1568, H1569 [16MR], H3098 [10MY], H5030, H5031, H5032, H5036 [23JN], H5156, H5157, H5158 [24JN], H8968, H8975 [19OC], H10122 [9NO], H10378 [16NO], H10506, H10521, H10524, H10527 [17NO], H11513, H11514 [14DE], H12261, H12267 [18DE]

Gallego, Augustine: Chicano Federation of San Diego County, Inc., Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E1925 [22SE]

George Mason University: anniversary of School of Information Technology and Engineering, E2276 [4NO]

Georgia: tribute to Georgia PTA Top 10 Principals, H1738 [5AP]

———tribute to schools, teachers, and students for efforts to provide relief for States impacted by Hurricane Katrina, H7874 [14SE]

———tribute to several 11th Congressional district schools, H3204 [12MY]

Gladwyne, PA: anniversary of Lower Merion Conservancy, E1995 [29SE]

Glen Park, TX: Glen Park Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education No Child Left Behind-Blue Ribbon Schools award, E121 [1FE]

Glendale, CA: anniversary of Glendale City Seventh Day Adventist Church, E2570 [17DE]

Gloucester County, NJ: tribute to Gloucester County College and Gloucester County Institute of Technology GED program graduates, E1238 [15JN]

Grand Rapids, MI: anniversary of Catholic Secondary Schools, E1872 [15SE]

Greek American Homeowners Association: tribute, E2090 [17OC]

Guerin, Richard: National Association of Elementary School Principals National Distinguished Principal Award recipient, E2013 [6OC]

Haddon Heights, NJ: tribute to Atlantic Avenue Elementary School, E1223 [14JN]

Halladay, Jette: Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and the Council for Advancement and Support of Education Tennessee Professor of the Year recipient, E2376 [16NO]

Hamilton, Lawson and Jeanne: Education Alliance Graduates of Distinction award recipients, E1152 [7JN]

Harlingen, TX: Harlingen High School recipient of College Board (organization) Inspiration Award, H2555 [27AP], E778 [27AP]

Hartley, Susan: Sequin, TX, Lizzie M. Burges Alternative School Teacher of the Year award recipient, E773 [26AP]

Harwood, Carol: Seguin, TX, Vincent Patlan Elementary School Teacher of the Year award recipient, E713 [21AP]

Hawaii County Economic Opportunity Council: anniversary, E1909 [21SE]

Head Start Program: allow centers that have vacant slots to use funding to serve eligible infants and toddlers through the Early Head Start programs, H8267, H8269 [22SE]

———clarify financial audit requirements, H8300 [22SE]

———develop and implement programs to train and recruit minority male teachers, H8306 [22SE]

———funding, H8258 [22SE], E1021 [19MY]

———improve access for homeless and foster care children, H8311, H8312 [22SE]

———Indian Head Start Program funding, H8265 [22SE]

———management reforms, H8309 [22SE]

———migrant and seasonal Head Start programs funding, H8270 [22SE]

———permit certain for-profit entities which demonstrate a higher level of service at a lower cost to retain certain administration savings as profit, H8312, H8313 [22SE]

———permit Head Start centers to recruit and train college students as reading mentors for preschool children, H8304, H8305 [22SE]

———preserve joint governance structure by allowing parents' policy councils to approve or disapprove most program planning and operation activities along with the board of directors, H8271, H8302-H8304 [22SE]

———provide employees with training to support families and children with disabilities, H8305, H8306 [22SE]

———provide greater accountability for Head Start agencies, H8265, H8267 [22SE]

———provide hiring protections for faith-based organizations providing Head Start services, H8254-H8262, H8264, H8265, H8267, H8269-H8287, H8314-H8320 [22SE], E1976 [28SE]

———provide technical assistance, guidance, and resources to Head Start agencies which provide services to children impacted by Hurricane Katrina, H8313, H8314 [22SE]

———reauthorize and improve the school readiness of disadvantaged children, H10518 [17NO]

———reauthorize and improve the school readiness of disadvantaged children (H.R. 2123), H8264-H8324 [22SE], E1943 [22SE], E1964 [27SE], E1968, E1976, E1977 [28SE], E2001 [29SE]

———reauthorize and improve the school readiness of disadvantaged children (H.R. 2123), amendment process, H8057 [15SE]

———reauthorize and improve the school readiness of disadvantaged children (H.R. 2123), consideration (H. Res. 455), H8253-H8263 [22SE]

———reauthorize and improve the school readiness of disadvantaged children (H.R. 2123), corrections in engrossment, H8324 [22SE]

———require faith-based organizations providing Head Start services to establish separate bank accounts for Federal funding, E1977 [28SE]

———submit report on teacher retention levels, H8310, H8311 [22SE]

———suspend implementation of National Reporting System while the National Academy of Sciences studies appropriate standards for school readiness, H8268, H8307, H8308 [22SE]

Headrick, Connie: Bulverde, TX, Rahe Bulverde Elementary School Teacher of the Year award recipient, E818 [28AP]

Health: expand applicability of laws preventing governmental discrimination against health care entities who refuse to perform abortions or make referrals regarding abortion services, H176 [25JA], H5032 [23JN]

Health care professionals: provide for education and training of allied health professionals in exchange for a service commitment at a facility with critical shortages of allied health professionals (H.R. 215), E18 [4JA]

———workforce development and education funding, H5158, H5161, H5162 [24JN]

Henry, Jennifer: Marion, TX, Marion Middle School Teacher of the Year award recipient, E763 [26AP]

Hernandez, Abigail: Kyle, TX, Lehman High School Teacher of the Year award recipient, E922 [10MY]

Hernandez, Moon: San Marcos, TX, Bowie Elementary School Teacher of the Year award recipient, E699 [19AP]

Higher Education Act: amend and extend (H.R. 609), H8113, H8114 [20SE], H8363, H8364 [27SE], E1977 [28SE]

———extend programs (H.R. 3784), H8112-H8115 [20SE], E1977 [28SE]

———extend programs (H.R. 4525), H12128, H12129 [17DE]

———improve higher education through expansion of Pell grants, H10519, H10523 [17NO]

Highlands Ranch, CO: Cresthill Middle School recipient of Dept. of Education No Child Left Behind-Blue Ribbon Schools award, E2082 [7OC]

Hills, Joseph: Virginia Teacher of the Year award recipient, E9 [4JA]

Hillsborough, CA: William H. Crocker Middle School recipient of Dept. of Education No Child Left Behind-Blue Ribbon Schools award, E873 [4MY]

History: acknowledge African descendants of the transatlantic slave trade, recognize injustices suffered, and work to improve the situation of Afro-descendant communities in Latin America and the Caribbean (H. Con. Res. 175), H5927-H5930, H5934 [18JY], E1414 [30JN], E1507 [15JY], E1521 [19JY], E1544 [20JY], E1702 [29JY]

Hogan, Nadine: Buda, TX, Buda Elementary School Teacher of the Year award recipient, E926 [10MY]

Holt, Julia: Tennessee Safety Education Hero Award recipient, E569 [7AP]

Hopkinsville Community College: anniversary, E668 [15AP]

Houston, MS: tribute to Houston Vocational Center Solar Race Team, E1737 [29JY]

Huckaby, Melanie: Seguin, TX, McQueeney Elementary School Teacher of the Year award recipient, E714 [21AP]

Hurricanes: ease the provision of services to individuals affected by Hurricanes Katrina or Rita (H.R. 3975), H10235-H10242 [16NO], E2394 [17NO]

———provide additional funds to local educational agencies for elementary and secondary students displaced by Hurricane Katrina, H12056 [17DE]

———provide assistance to individuals and States affected by Hurricane Katrina, H10641 [17NO], H11331 [12DE]

———provide assistance to individuals and States affected by Hurricane Katrina (H.R. 3971), H8678-H8683 [6OC]

———provide assistance to individuals and States affected by Hurricane Katrina (H.R. 3971), concur with Senate amendment with an amendment (H. Res. 501), H8946-H8950 [19OC]

———provide for education of displaced students affected by Hurricane Katrina through vouchers to attend private schools, H12265 [18DE]

———provide vocational rehabilitation services to individuals with disabilities affected by Hurricane Katrina or Hurricane Rita (H.R. 3864), H8406-H8408 [28SE]

———relief efforts for States impacted by Hurricane Katrina, H8804 [7OC]

Immigration: effects of multiculturalism and immigration on U.S. culture, H276-H280 [1FE]

———enhance Federal, State, and local enforcement of immigration laws, H5710 [12JY], H6178 [20JY]

———impact on citizenship and national security, E403 [10MR]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: allow preference in distribution of grants to agencies and organizations that provide training to regular education personnel to meet needs of disabled children (H.R. 3438), E1621 [27JY]

———anniversary (H. Con. Res. 288), H10182-H10185 [15NO], E2550 [15DE]

———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 363), E78 [25JA]

———funding, H11546 [14DE]

———funding through reductions in OSHA and Dept. of Education funding, H5059 [23JN]

Indonesia: international military education and training program funding, E405 [10MR]

Ingram, Fedrick: Miami-Dade County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, E159 [2FE]

Institute of Caribbean Studies: tribute, E1338 [24JN]

International Child Abuse Network (organization): tribute, E2444 [6DE]

International Day of Peace: observance, E1921 [21SE]

International Education Week: observance, H10233 [16NO]

Jackson, Kristi: Kyle, TX, Fuentes Elementary School Teacher of the Year award recipient, E925 [10MY]

Jenner, Amanda: Seguin, TX, Briesemeister Middle School Teacher of the Year award recipient, E744 [22AP]

Jernigan, Tommy: American Musical Theatre of San Jose High School Music Theatre HONORS Best Student Lighting Design award recipient, E1158 [8JN]

Jews: congratulate communities on seven-year completion of the 11th cycle of daily study of the Talmud (H. Res. 124), H808-H810 [1MR]

Jones, Linda: Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching recipient, E669 [15AP]

Justin, TX: Northwest High School recipient of Intel/Scholastic Schools of Distinction award, E2014 [6OC]

Kachepa, Given: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Texas, E998 [17MY]

Kahuku, HI: tribute to Kahuku High and Intermediate School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, E855 [3MY]

Kalamazoo, MI: tribute to Kalamazoo Public Schools Kalamazoo Promise scholarship program, E2436 [18NO]

Kamras, Jason: Council of Chief State School Officers National Teacher of the Year award recipient, H2455 [21AP], E2255 [3NO]

Kansas City, MO: tribute to Gracemor Elementary School Students in Academically Gifted Education (S.A.G.E.) program, E708 [20AP]

Keller, TX: tribute to Keller High School Academic Decathlon team, E606 [12AP]

Kentucky: tribute to Hopkinsville (KY) Kentucky New Era/Rotary Regional High School Academic All-Star Team nominees, E539 [5AP]

———tribute to Hopkinsville (KY) Kentucky New Era/Rotary Regional Middle School Academic All-Star Team nominees, E539 [5AP]

Kesten, Philip R.: Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and the Council for Advancement and Support of Education California Professor of the Year recipient, E2375 [16NO]

Knollhoff, Samantha: Seguin, TX, Weinert Elementary School Teacher of the Year award recipient, E709 [20AP]

Kolb, Mary Anne Guerrero: San Marcos, TX, Crockett Elementary School Teacher of the Year award recipient, E704 [19AP]

Kollaus, Wanda: Seguin, TX, Robert Koennecke Elementary School Teacher of the Year award recipient, E717 [21AP]

Lai, Alec: Exploravision Award recipient, E1215 [14JN]

Lake Elmore, VT: tribute to Lake Elmore School students for letters and school supplies sent to Iraqi schoolchildren, E2230 [1NO]

Lake Hopatcong, NJ: anniversary of Lake Hopatcong Historical Society, E1126 [26MY], E1643 [27JY]

Lakewood, OH: SS. Cyril and Methodius School recipient of Dept. of Education No Child Left Behind-Blue Ribbon Schools award, E2343 [14NO]

Languages: strengthen national security through expansion and improvement of foreign language study (H.R. 115), E13 [4JA]

Laredo, TX: anniversary of Holding Institute, E2316 [9NO]

Laurel, DE: tribute to Laurel Middle School, E821 [28AP]

Lawson, Taliah C.: Learn and Serve America (organization) Presidential Freedom Scholarship recipient, E1766 [7SE]

Leadership Training Institute of America: tribute, E1313 [22JN]

Learn and Serve America (organization): Presidential Freedom Scholarship recipients, E1966 [28SE]

Lee, Anne: Siemens Corp., Siemens Westinghouse Competition in Math, Science and Technology award recipient, E2503 [12DE]

Leetsdale, PA: Quaker Valley High School inclusion in Newsweek (publication) list of nation's top high schools, E1228 [14JN]

Lemons, Erik C.: Learn and Serve America (organization) Presidential Freedom Scholarship recipient, E1787 [8SE]

Lewisville, TX: C. Douglas Killough Lewisville High School-North dedication ceremony, E1953 [27SE]

Lexington, MO: anniversary of Lions Club, E1829 [13SE]

Libraries: social and economic impact, E697 [19AP]

LINC TELACU Education Foundation: tribute, E797 [27AP]

Lincolnshire, IL: tribute to Adlai E. Stevenson High School National History Day scholars for efforts leading to the reopening of murder case of civil rights organizers in Neshoba County, MS, H241 [1FE], E54 [25JA]

Lineberger, Kathy: USA Today All-USA Teacher Team selectee, H8812 [17OC]

Links, Inc.: anniversary of Greater Miami, FL, chapter, E2011 [6OC], E2060 [7OC]

Lithuanian Kaimus Fund Project: tribute, H5367 [29JN], E1381 [28JN]

Little Rock, AR: anniversary of desegregation of Little Rock Central High School, E1366 [27JN]

Live Oak, CA: Live Oak High School orchestra recipient of American Musical Theatre of San Jose High School Music Theatre HONORS Best Student Orchestra award, E1161 [8JN]

Louisville, KY: tribute to Kentucky Country Day School, E934 [11MY]

Loxley, AL: Loxley Elementary School recipient of the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports State Champion Award, E2544 [15DE]

Mackinaw (vessel): convey Coast Guard cutter, upon decommissioning, to the City and County of Cheboygan, MI, for purposes of a museum, H8034 [15SE]

Malakoff, TX: anniversary of Malakoff Rotary Club, E1804 [8SE]

Maryville, TN: tribute to Maryville High School football team, E2531 [14DE]

Maui Economic Opportunity, Inc.: anniversary, H1682 [17MR]

McBath, Tiffany A.: Learn and Serve America (organization) Presidential Freedom Scholarship recipient, E1767 [7SE]

McCorkle, Mary Belle: Tucson, AZ, Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce Woman of the Year award recipient, E300 [18FE]

McCuiston, Wendy: Spring Branch, TX, Smithson Valley High School Teacher of the Year award recipient, E828 [28AP]

Mebane Charitable Foundation: tribute, H7590 [29JY]

Medicare: increase per resident payment floor for direct graduate medical education payments to hospitals (H.R. 4371), E2391 [17NO]

Menashe, Meryl: U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum Teacher Fellow award recipient, E1942 [22SE]

Mental health: protect children and their parents from being coerced into administering psychotropic medication in order to attend school (H.R. 1790), H10185-H10187 [15NO], E2379, E2380 [17NO]

Mercedes, TX: Math and Science Academy of South Texas inclusion in Newsweek (publication) list of nation's top high schools, H3241 [12MY]

Mercer County, PA: anniversary of Head Start Program, E2286 [7NO]

Mercer County, WV: America's Promise—The Alliance for Youth 100 Best Communities for Young People award recipient, E2114 [18OC]

Merrillville, IN: tribute to Plumbers Local Union 210 apprentice graduates, E972 [13MY]

Merritt College: anniversary, E893 [5MY]

Mesquite, TX: tribute to Poteet High School marching band, E2456 [6DE], E2500 [8DE]

Meyer, Heather: LeGrand Smith Scholarship winner, E607 [12AP]

Miami, FL: reunion of Booker T. Washington Junior-Senior High School class of 1963, E1358 [27JN]

Michigan City, IN: tribute to Marquette High School girls' volleyball team, E2477 [7DE]

Milbank Memorial Fund (organization): anniversary, E2498 [8DE]

Milwaukee, WI: anniversary of Spotted Eagle High School, E1192 [9JN]

Mittenberg, Jo Ann: Dept. of Education American Star of Teaching honoree, E2129 [19OC]

Mobile, AL: tribute to St. Paul's Episcopal School, E2384 [17NO]

Moeller, Sarah: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Florida, E1004 [17MY]

Moir, Ellen: McGraw-Hill Cos., Harold W. McGraw Jr., Prize in Education recipient, E1952 [27SE]

Molina, Delia: Seguin, TX, Juan Seguin Prekindergarten Teacher of the Year award recipient, E715 [21AP]

Monceaux, Julian: Comal, TX, Hoffman Lane Elementary School Teacher of the Year award recipient, E800 [27AP]

Monterey, CA: Naval Postgraduate School Dudley Knox Library recipient of Library of Congress Federal Library of the Year Award, E545 [5AP]

Monterey County, CA: anniversary of Head Start Community Program, E944 [11MY]

Morris County, NJ: tribute to Head Start Community Program, E866 [4MY]

Moscow, ID: St. Mary's Catholic Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education No Child Left Behind-Blue Ribbon Schools award, E2114 [18OC]

MTV Networks: appropriateness and sexual content of programming, H417 [9FE]

Mullins, Sherry: National History Day (organization) Richard T. Farrell Teacher of Merit Award finalist, E1474 [13JY]

Murray/Calloway County, KY: America's Promise—The Alliance for Youth 100 Best Communities for Young People award recipient, E2359 [15NO]

NASA: historically Black colleges and universities and Hispanic-serving institutions funding under NASA education programs, H6361-H6363 [22JY]

National Association of Black and White Men Together: anniversary, E650 [14AP]

National Charter Schools Week: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 218), H2751-H2756 [3MY]

National Chemistry Week: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 457), H8812-H8815 [17OC], E1921 [21SE], E2287 [7NO]

National Conference of State Legislatures: tribute to National Conference of State Legislatures Leadership Institute, E2032 [6OC]

National Cyber Security Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 491), H8815-H8817 [17OC]

National Defense University: award degree of Master of Science in Joint Campaign Planning and Strategy (H.R. 1490), H4147 [7JN]

National Health Corps Loan Repayment Program: count fellowship training in geriatric medicine or psychiatry as obligated service (H.R. 3046), E1369 [27JN]

National History Day (organization): tribute to Colorado competition participants, E1084 [24MY], E1139 [7JN], E1169 [8JN], E1385 [28JN]

———tribute to Ohio competition participants, E1221 [14JN]

National Institute of General Medical Sciences: basic behavior research and training funding, E1381 [28JN]

National Mentoring Month: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 46), H174 [25JA], H357-H360 [8FE], E223 [10FE], E241 [15FE]

National objectives: improvement of system, H722 [17FE], H817 [1MR], H3098-H3102 [10MY], H3421-H3428 [17MY], H3899 [25MY], H4123 [26MY], H4491 [15JN], H4715, H4716 [17JN]

———strengthen high school teaching of the values, contributions, and accomplishments of Western civilization, H276-H280 [1FE]

National School Backpack Awareness Day: observance, E1897 [20SE]

National Teacher Day: observance, H2780 [3MY], E854, E858 [3MY]

Native Americans: fulfill Federal trust responsibility to serve the educational needs of the Navajo people (H.R. 1659), E668 [15AP]

Neely, Regina: Geronimo, TX, Navarro High School Teacher of the Year award recipient, E823 [28AP]

Negben, Megan: San Marcos, TX, Goodnight Junior High School Teacher of the Year award recipient, E699 [19AP]

New Jersey: tribute to 11th Congressional District service academy nominees, E135 [2FE]

———tribute to Respond Culinary Academy, E196 [9FE]

New Jersey Institute of Technology: tribute to Hispanic Organization of Students in Technology, E543 [5AP]

New Mexico: tribute to Congressional Certificate of Merit recipients from the First Congressional District, E1277 [17JN]

New York: workers compensation and worker retraining funding for first responders to terrorist attacks upon the U.S., H5047-H5049 [23JN]

New York, NY: anniversary of Polytechnic Preparatory Country Day School, E1189 [9JN]

No Child Left Behind Act: paraprofessionals competency requirements deadline, H5032 [23JN]

———tribute, H4372 [13JN]

Norfolk, VA: Norfolk Public Schools recipient of Broad Foundation Prize for Urban Education, H8166 [21SE]

North Richland Hills, TX: Green Valley Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education No Child Left Behind-Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1950 [27SE]

North St. Paul, MN: anniversary of North High School, E1757 [6SE]

Northampton, MA: Jackson Street School recipient of League of Women Voters National Student/Parent Mock Election award, E811 [28AP]

NSF: Advanced Technological Education Program funding, H8210-H8212 [21SE]

———authorize science scholarships for educating mathematics and science teachers (H.R. 4434), E2443 [6DE]

———ensure minority-serving colleges and universities have access to the Advanced Technological Education Program, H8207, H8208 [21SE]

———Math and Science Partnership Program funding, H4432, H4433 [14JN]

Oakdale, LA: tribute to Mount Olive Baptist Church scholarship program, E935 [11MY]

Oakland Community College: anniversary, E613 [12AP], E665 [15AP]

Occupational Therapy Month: observance, E894 [5MY]

O'Connor, Cormac: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Kansas, E198 [9FE]

Odessa, TX: El Magnet at Reagan Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education No Child Left Behind-Blue Ribbon Schools award, H11114 [7DE]

Ohio: tribute to outstanding school districts, H8738 [7OC]

Ohio Association of Public School Employees: provide collective bargaining rights for State employees, H2943 [4MY]

Ohio County, KY: America's Promise—The Alliance for Youth 100 Best Communities for Young People award recipient, E2359 [15NO]

Oliver, Ashleigh B.: Walter E. Stebbins High School of Riverside, OH, Bronze Medallion Award recipient, E216 [10FE]

109th Congress: goals, H4 [4JA]

O'Neil, John J. (Buck): Blue Valley Education Foundation Good Neighbor Award recipient, E197 [9FE]

Oregon Science Teachers Association: tribute to participation in National Chemistry Week, E2166 [25OC]

Pacific Gas & Electric Corp: anniversary of the Black Employees' Association, E2635 [22DE]

Palmquist, Bruce: Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and the Council for Advancement and Support of Education Washington Professor of the Year recipient, E2407 [18NO]

Paramoure, Stef: New Braunfels, TX, Canyon Middle School Teacher of the Year award recipient, E770 [26AP]

Pasadena, CA: anniversary of Rosemary Children's Services (nonprofit organization), E1854 [15SE]

———anniversary of YWCA Pasadena-Foothill Valley, E1809 [8SE]

Patriotism: encourage participation in the National Anthem Project sponsored by the National Association for Music Education, H1333 [10MR]

Patterson, Janet C.: Kyle, TX, Wallace Middle School Teacher of the Year award recipient, E923 [10MY]

Pennsylvania State University: anniversary of Fayette Campus, E1848 [14SE]

Petty, Marsha: Arkansas Teacher of the Year award recipient, E2476 [7DE]

Phillips, Nancy: Buda, TX, Impact Center School Teacher of the Year award recipient, E986 [16MY]

Phoenix, AZ: tribute to Carl Hayden High School robotics team, E628 [12AP]

Pileggi, Hannah: National Society of the Colonial Dames of America National Essay contest honoree, E1226 [14JN]

Political science: tribute to Uni-Capitol Washington Internship Program, E233 [15FE]

Polytechnic University: anniversary, E1974 [28SE]

Popson, Lucy: Arizona Educational Foundation Arizona Teacher of the Year Award recipient, E2531 [14DE]

Portland, OR: tribute to Grant High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, H2884 [4MY]

Prepare Tomorrow's Parents Month: observance, H3883 [24MY]

Price, Larry E.: North Carolina Association of School Administrators North Carolina Superintendent of the Year award recipient, E2605 [18DE]

Public housing: prohibit funding to implement requirements for residents to engage in community service and complete economic self-sufficiency programs, H5531, H5532 [30JN]

Quinney, Karen: Seguin, TX, Vogel Elementary School Teacher of the Year award recipient, E707 [20AP]

Rajagopalan, Atreya: Exploravision Award recipient, E1215 [14JN]

Reach Out and Read (organization): tribute, E1019 [19MY]

Reading Is Fundamental, Inc.: funding, H5117 [24JN]

Red Bank, NJ: anniversary of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Zeta Epsilon Lambda alumni chapter, E2235 [1NO]

Regan, Donna: Creative Coalition and American Federation of Teachers Spotlight Award for Teaching Excellence recipient, E1418 [1JY]

Republican Party: national agenda, H3889 [24MY], H5082 [23JN], H9108, H9110 [26OC], H9281, H9331-H9349 [27OC], H9558, H9559, H9627, H9628 [3NO], H11512 [14DE]

Reyes, Pete: Adelante (organization) Eagle Award recipient, E1079 [24MY]

Rhoades, Gayle: San Marcos, TX, San Marcos High School Teacher of the Year award recipient, E702 [19AP]

Riccobono, Carl: Creative Coalition and American Federation of Teachers Spotlight Award for Teaching Excellence recipient, E1648 [27JY]

Riddile, Mel J.: National Association of Secondary School Principals National High School Principal of the Year award recipient, E2089 [17OC]

Rios, Melinda: Spring Branch, TX, Arlon Seay Intermediate School Teacher of the Year award recipient, E826 [28AP]

Roads and highways: maintenance funding for public roads used by school buses serving certain Indian reservations (H.R. 429), E88 [26JA]

Roberge, Lawrence F.: Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and the Council for Advancement and Support of Education Connecticut Professor of the Year recipient, E2430 [18NO]

Roberson, Brian: Learn and Serve America (organization) Presidential Freedom Scholarship recipient, E1778 [7SE]

Robinett, Stacey: Spring Branch, TX, Rebecca Creek Elementary School Teacher of the Year award recipient, E831 [28AP]

Rodriguez, Deborah: San Marcos, TX, De Zavala Elementary School Teacher of the Year award recipient, E701 [19AP]

Rogers, Catherine S.: Kingwood, TX, Elm Grove Elementary School Teacher of the Year award recipient, E921 [10MY]

Rome, GA: Coosa Middle School recipient of Dept. of Education No Child Left Behind-Blue Ribbon Schools award, H8738 [7OC]

Russey, Kate: Geronimo, TX, Navarro Middle School Teacher of the Year award recipient, E823 [28AP]

Rutgers University: tribute to President's Recognition Program Excellence in Service and Bridge Award recipients, E2225 [31OC]

Sakey, Warren: National Society of the Colonial Dames of America National Essay contest honoree, E1226 [14JN]

Salem, OR: Grant Community Middle School recipient of EPA Presidential Environmental Youth Award, E1187 [9JN]

San Antonio, TX: anniversary of The Pals (organization), E2551 [15DE]

San Joaquin Valley College: anniversary, E1993 [29SE]

San Jose, CA: anniversary of Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County, E2032 [6OC]

San Jose State University: anniversary of Justice Studies Dept., E2034 [6OC]

San Marcos, CA: Twin Oaks Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education No Child Left Behind-Blue Ribbon Schools award, E669 [15AP]

San Mateo, CA: tribute to opening of new San Mateo High School, E2053 [7OC]

Sanderson, Sandra G.: Virginia Commonwealth Academy Recognition for Educators Award recipient, E1064 [23MY]

Sanford, Charles: Geronimo, TX, Navarro Elementary School Teacher of the Year award recipient, E823 [28AP]

Santa Rosa, CA: anniversary of Ursuline High School, E1946 [26SE]

Santee, Catherine: LeGrand Smith Scholarship winner, E605 [12AP]

Sarasota, FL: anniversary of Mote Marine Laboratory, E297 [18FE]

Saudi Arabia: support reform of education curriculum (H. Con. Res. 275), H12186, H12187 [18DE]

Schab, Dan: Michigan Teacher of the Year award recipient, E1608 [27JY]

Schaeffer, John: Berks-Mont Newspapers, Inc. Boyertown, PA, Area Educator of the Year award recipient, E663 [15AP]

Schilling, W.A. Hayden: Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and Council for Advancement and Support of Education U.S. Professor of the Year award recipient, E2436 [18NO]

Schools: circuit court decision on parental rights relating to public school curriculum, H9967 [8NO], H10044 [9NO]

———recognize benefits and importance of school-based music education (H. Con. Res. 45), H805-H808 [1MR], E325 [2MR]

———tribute to education support professionals, E2369 [16NO], E2424 [18NO]

———voucher program to provide school choice, E2222 [28OC]

Science: improve U.S. competitiveness in science, research, technology, and innovation, E1595 [25JY]

Seattle, WA: tribute to Bertschi School students and staff for efforts to provide relief for States impacted by Hurricane Katrina, E2097 [17OC]

Sexton, Christopher V.: Learn and Serve America (organization) Presidential Freedom Scholarship recipient, E1794 [8SE]

Shieh, Albert: Siemens Corp., Siemens Westinghouse Competition in Math, Science and Technology award recipient, E2503 [12DE]

Siadat, M. Vali: Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and the Council for Advancement and Support of Education Illinois Professor of the Year recipient, E2392 [17NO]

Silvers, Mary: Comal, TX, Mount Valley School Teacher of the Year award recipient, E801 [27AP]

Smith, Chris C.: Buda, TX, Hays Consolidated High School Teacher of the Year award recipient, E923 [10MY]

Smith, Kyle D.: Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and the Council for Advancement and Support of Education Guam Professor of the Year recipient, E2387 [17NO]

Society of Automotive Engineers International: anniversary, E687 [19AP]

Solana Beach, CA: Earl Warren Middle School recipient of Dept. of Education No Child Left Behind-Blue Ribbon Schools award, E669 [15AP]

Solano County, CA: America's Promise—The Alliance for Youth 100 Best Communities for Young People award recipient, E2278 [4NO]

Southwest Missouri State University: anniversary, E318 [1MR]

Space policy: establish interagency aerospace revitalization task force to develop national strategy for aerospace workforce cultivation, training, and recruitment (H.R. 758), H9065-H9068 [25OC]

Springville, NY: anniversary of Springville-Griffith Institute and Springville-Griffith Institute Central School District, E980 [16MY]

SSI: increase incentives for working, saving, and pursuing an education (H.R. 1682), E688 [19AP]

St. Albans, VT: anniversary of Bellows Free Academy, E2112 [18OC]

St. Louis, MO: anniversary of Sumner High School, E1116 [26MY]

St. Mary's College of Maryland: tribute, H8628 [29SE]

St. Thomas, VI: tribute to Charlotte Amalie High School for re-accreditation by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, E999 [17MY]

———tribute to Ivanna Eudora Kean High School for re-accreditation by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, E1002 [17MY]

Stanton, Maureen: University of California, Davis Undergraduate Teaching and Scholarly Achievement award recipient, E1141 [7JN]

Staten Island, NY: Curtis High School recipient of College Board (organization) Inspiration Award, E898 [5MY]

States: permit sale of Federal lands to fund public education through increased tax base, H8129 [20SE]

Steen, Tamara: Council of Chief State School Officers Washington State Teacher of the Year award recipient, E736 [22AP]

Stern, Saul: Project Interchange (organization) Am Yisrael Chai Award recipient, E1083 [24MY]

Stewart, Peggy: New Jersey Teacher of the Year Award recipient, E713 [21AP]

Stich, Becky: Comal, TX, Comal Elementary School Teacher of the Year award recipient, E832 [28AP]

Stokes, Sherri Harris: San Marcos, TX, Miller Junior High School Teacher of the Year award recipient, E706 [19AP]

Stoll, Doug: Creative Coalition and American Federation of Teachers Spotlight Award for Teaching Excellence recipient, E1438 [1JY]

Storm, Bruce E.: Southern Connecticut State University Dept. of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies Educational Leader of the Year award recipient, E1148 [7JN]

Student loans: programs, H10631, H10632 [17NO]

———programs funding, H2640 [27AP], H11961 [16DE]

Supreme Court: anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education decision, H3421 [17MY], E1036, E1043 [20MY]

Swanson, Kathleen: Milken Family Foundation National Educator Award recipient for Colorado, E754 [25AP]

Sylacauga, AL: America's Promise—The Alliance for Youth 100 Best Communities for Young People award recipient, E2256 [3NO]

Tallahassee, FL: Deerlake Middle School recipient of Dept. of Education No Child Left Behind-Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1996 [29SE]

———DeSoto Trail Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education No Child Left Behind-Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1993 [29SE]

Tariff: educational devices (H.R. 3033), E1313 [22JN]

Taxation: allow tax credits for certain elementary and secondary school expenses and contributions to charitable school-tuition organizations (H.R. 404), E95 [26JA]

———exclude from gross income amounts received on the sale of certain animals associated with educational programs (H.R. 3079), E1363 [27JN]

———expand incentives for construction and renovation of public schools (H.R. 1742), E717 [21AP]

———expand the Hope Scholarship credit to elementary and secondary school expenses (H.R. 403), E94 [26JA]

———increase the deduction for host families of foreign exchange and other students (H.R. 1504), H8221 [21SE]

———provide for the deductibility of higher education expenses and interest on student loans (H.R. 401), E90 [26JA]

———provide for the deductibility of higher education expenses (H.R. 117), E14, E17 [4JA]

———provide tax credit for educational expenses incurred in attending public or private elementary and secondary schools (H.R. 406), E82 [26JA]

———provide tax credit for educational expenses incurred in attending public or private elementary and secondary schools (H.R. 441), E160 [2FE]

———provide tax credit for elementary and secondary school personnel (H.R. 405), E94 [26JA]

———provide tax credit for elementary and secondary school teachers (H.R. 402), E94 [26JA]

———treatment of certain expenses of elementary and secondary school teachers (H.R. 2989), H4899 [22JN]

Taylor, Barbara: Marion, TX, Norma Krueger Elementary School Teacher of the Year award recipient, E771 [26AP]

Teachers: improve recruitment, preparation, distribution, and retention of public elementary and secondary school teachers and principals (H.R. 2835), E1193 [9JN]

Teaneck, NJ: tribute to Torah Academy mock trial team, E637 [13AP]

Television: anniversary of ``It's Academic'' (television program), H8800 [7OC]

Texas: tribute to school districts for efforts to provide relief for States impacted by Hurricane Katrina, E1854 [15SE]

Tharayil, Ashley K.: Learn and Serve America (organization) Presidential Freedom Scholarship recipient, E1769 [7SE]

The Colony, TX: tribute to hosting of Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund ``The Wall That Heals'' exhibit, E2405 [18NO]

Thomas Jefferson University: tribute to hospital, E1830 [13SE]

Thomasville, NC: tribute to Thomasville High School boys' soccer team, E2622 [19DE]

———tribute to Thomasville High School football team, E2597 [17DE]

Time Warner, Inc.: tribute to Time To Read literacy program, E2387 [17NO]

Toledo, OH: anniversary of St. Francis de Sales Catholic High School, E1842 [14SE]

Troy University: unification of campuses, E1578 [22JY]

Truesdale, Matthew: Alexander Hamilton Friends Association Citizenship Achievement Award recipient, E1422 [1JY]

Tucson, AZ: tribute to Pueblo High Magnet School winners of National Math, Engineering, and Science Achievement Competition, E1737 [29JY]

U.N. Association of the U.S.A.: tribute to Greater Milwaukee, WI, chapter, E2013 [6OC]

———tribute to Pasadena/Foothills, CA, chapter, E1907 [21SE]

U.S. Apprenticeship Association: tribute to Hall of Fame inductees, E1368 [27JN]

U.S. Physics Olympiad Team: tribute, E1013 [19MY]

UNESCO: withdraw U.S. membership (H. Con. Res. 132), E650 [14AP]

Universal Service Administration Co.: exempt from Antideficiency Act accounting rules to improve administration of, and prevent increases in, contributions to the Universal Service Fund (H.R. 2533), E1063 [23MY]

University of California, Los Angeles: tribute to the Center for Research on Evaluation, Standards, and Student Testing, E2572 [17DE]

University of California, Merced: campus opening, E1816 [12SE]

University of California, San Francisco, Fresno: tribute to Fresno, CA, Medical Education and Research Center opening, E675 [18AP]

University of Massachusetts Dartmouth: tribute to Solar Decathlon Team, E1965 [28SE]

University of New Mexico, Los Alamos: anniversary, E1834 [13SE]

University of the Incarnate Word: anniversary, E2486 [8DE]

University of the South: tribute, E672 [15AP]

Vernor, Amanda: Seguin, TX, Ball Elementary School Teacher of the Year award recipient, E711 [21AP]

Veterans: benefits funding, H1564, H1565 [16MR]

———impact of budget proposals, H355 [8FE], H10148 [10NO]

———job training programs funding, H865 [2MR]

Vienna, VA: anniversary of Flint Hill Elementary School, E1605 [27JY]

Villa Hills, KY: anniversary of Villa Madonna Academy, H2554 [27AP]

Virgin Islands: provide a land exchange on the island of St. John between the National Park Service and the Virgin Islands to facilitate establishment of a school on the island (H.R. 272), E36 [6JA]

Vocational and Technical Education Act: allow States to use funds to facilitate transition of vocational and career education students into baccalaureate degree programs, H2913, H2914 [4MY]

———clarify State funding of Tech-Prep program, H2912, H2913 [4MY]

———establish local programs to assist in training of automotive technicians in diesel retrofitting, hybrid, hydrogen, and alternative fuel automotive technologies, H2914, H2915 [4MY]

———strengthen and improve programs (H.R. 366), H2896-H2917 [4MY], E100 [26JA], E888, E894 [5MY]

———strengthen and improve programs (H.R. 366), amendment process, H2719 [28AP]

———strengthen and improve programs (H.R. 366), consideration (H. Res. 254), H2891-H2896 [4MY]

Wadhwani, Alok: American Musical Theatre of San Jose High School Music Theatre HONORS Best Student Scenic Design award recipient, E1155 [8JN]

Wallace, Carter: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Georgia, H592 [15FE]

Water: establish marine and freshwater research, development, and demonstration programs to control and eradicate invasive species, educate the public, and restore ecosystems (H.R. 1592), E631, E639 [13AP]

Weaver, Johanna: Pocono Mountains Chamber of Commerce Humanitarian of the Year award recipient, E2248 [3NO]

Webster, FL: tribute to Exploravision Award recipients, E1221 [14JN]

Welma, Jennifer: Hays, TX, Hays CSID Special Education Teacher of the Year award recipient, E987 [16MY]

West, Mary: Walt Disney Co., DisneyHand Teacher Award recipient, E1456 [11JY]

West Seneca, NY: tribute to Corp. for National and Community Service and West Seneca Youth Bureau, E341 [2MR]

West Virginia: tribute to 2d Congressional District service academy nominees, E329 [2MR]

Westchester, IL: Immaculate Heart of Mary High School closing, H258 [1FE]

White House Fellows Program: anniversary (H. Con. Res. 269), H9059-H9061 [25OC]

Wilkes-Barre, PA: tribute to the Council of College Presidents, E1143 [7JN]

Williams, Donna: New Braunfels, TX, Canyon High School Teacher of the Year award recipient, E769 [26AP]

Wilson, Alyssa: Alexander Hamilton Friends Association Citizenship Achievement Award recipient, E1388 [28JN]

Wilson, Kyle: San Marcos, TX, Pride High School Teacher of the Year award recipient, E700 [19AP]

Wilson, Shannon J.: Learn and Serve America (organization) Presidential Freedom Scholarship recipient, E1788 [8SE]

Winston-Salem, NC: St. Leo the Great Catholic School recipient of Dept. of Education No Child Left Behind-Blue Ribbon Schools award, H10231 [16NO]

Witten, Richard: Columbia University Alexander Hamilton Medal recipient, E2389 [17NO]

Women: anniversary of Title IX, prohibiting gender discrimination in educational and athletic programs and its critical role in guaranteeing equal educational opportunities for women and girls, H4988, H4989, H4990, H4991 [23JN], E1354 [24JN], E1373 [28JN]

———establish programs to increase awareness and knowledge of women and health care providers with respect to gynecologic cancers, E2551 [15DE]

———establish programs to increase awareness and knowledge of women and health care providers with respect to gynecologic cancers (H.R. 1245), H5034 [23JN], E925 [10MY]

Women in Government Relations, Inc.: anniversary, E2532 [14DE]

Women of Tomorrow (organization): tribute to mentor and scholarship program, H3063 [10MY]

Workforce Investment Act: in-school youth programs funding, H903, H904 [2MR]

Year of Languages: designate (H. Res. 122), H997-H1000 [8MR], H5035 [23JN], E397 [9MR], E473 [17MR]

Year of the Museum: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 389), E1880 [15SE]

YMCA: tribute to South Carolina Youth Conference on National Affairs delegation, E1348 [24JN]

———tribute to Texas Youth and Government Conference, E126 [1FE]

———tribute to Youth Governor's Conference, E1189 [9JN]

Young, Mary J.: Marion, TX, Marion High School Teacher of the Year award recipient, E764 [26AP]

Youngstown, OH: tribute to Youngstown-Warren Regional Chamber of Commerce From Steel to Scholars Program, H9250 [26OC]

YouthBuild USA (organization): funding, H5105, H5106 [24JN], H5382, H5383, H5387 [29JN], E1510 [18JY]

Remarks in Senate

Alaska: provide habitable living quarters for educational employees, and their households, in rural areas located in or near Alaska Native Villages (S. 1980), S12609 [9NO], S13306 [18NO]

Albuquerque, NM: tribute to Highland High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, S6815 [20JN]

Alcester, SD: Alcester-Hudson Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education No Child Left Behind-Blue Ribbon Schools award, S11125 [5OC]

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.: tribute, S10718 [29SE]

Anabolic Steroid Control Act: technical corrections (S. 893), S4162 [25AP]

Animals: establish a competitive grant program to build capacity in veterinary medical education and expand the workforce of veterinarians engaged in public health practice and biomedical research (S. 914), S4404 [27AP]

Archeology: provide for protection, data compilation, science-based decision making, public education and access, and a unified management policy relative to paleontological resources on Federal lands (S. 263), S891 [2FE], S9035 [26JY]

Armed Forces: enhance protection of members and their spouses from unscrupulous financial services sales practices through increased consumer education, S12805 [15NO]

———enhance protection of members and their spouses from unscrupulous financial services sales practices through increased consumer education (S. 1028), S5158-S5160 [12MY]

———enhance the Montgomery GI Bill benefits for certain individuals who have served after September 11, 2001 (S. 43), S230 [24JA]

———expand and enhance benefits (S. 460), S1720-S1722 [18FE]

———increase benefits for certain individuals who have served after September 11, 2001 (S. 1019), S5109 [12MY]

———increase death gratuity and other survivors' benefits (S. 121), S310 [24JA], S685 [1FE]

———repeal time limitation for use of eligibility and entitlement to educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill (S. 1162), S6102 [6JN]

———require a report on Montgomery GI Bill usage and how to improve educational benefits for veterans, S11295 [7OC]

Associated Alumnae and Alumni of the Sacred Heart: anniversary, S3645 [14AP]

Associated Students of the University of Missouri: anniversary, S12075 [31OC]

Barnstable County, MA: America's Promise—The Alliance for Youth 100 Best Communities for Young People award recipient, S10719 [29SE]

Bauer, David V.: Intel Corp., Science Talent Search winner, S2991 [17MR]

Beaver Dam, KY: Southern Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education No Child Left Behind-Blue Ribbon Schools award, S13356 [18NO]

BIA: water technician training program funding, S7589 [29JN]

Birmingham, AL: tribute to Vestavia Hills High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, S5579 [20MY]

Bowling Green, KY: Lost River Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education No Child Left Behind-Blue Ribbon Schools award, S13357 [18NO]

Brockton, MA: America's Promise—The Alliance for Youth 100 Best Communities for Young People award recipient, S10719 [29SE]

Brodhead, KY: Brodhead Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education No Child Left Behind-Blue Ribbon Schools award, S13356 [18NO]

Budget: allocation of funds, S2592-S2597 [14MR], S9712-S9715 [7SE], S13435 [12DE]

Business and industry: preserve mathematics- and science-based industries (S. 765), S3488 [12AP]

California Missions Preservation Act: implementation, S974 [3FE]

Cambridge, MA: America's Promise—The Alliance for Youth 100 Best Communities for Young People award recipient, S10719 [29SE]

Campbellsville University: Kresge Foundation challenge grant recipient, S647 [31JA]

Capron, Marcella J.: Presidential Scholar Award recipient, S8942 [26JY]

Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and Council for Advancement and Support of Education: U.S. Professor of the Year recipients, S13354 [18NO]

Carroll College: tribute to football team, S14165 [20DE]

Catholic schools: tribute, S1708 [18FE]

Century Council (nonprofit organization): tribute to cooperation with Nickelodeon (television network) on underage drinking education program, S11657 [20OC]

Chesapeake Bay: enhance authorities of the NOAA Chesapeake Bay Office to establish programs to enhance protection (S. 1494), S8951-S8953 [26JY]

———establish the Dept. of Education Chesapeake Bay Environmental Education and Training Grant Pilot Program (S. 1492), S8951-S8953 [26JY]

Chicago, IL: Adler Planetarium anniversary, S4862 [10MY]

Child Care and Development Block Grant Act: reauthorize and improve early learning opportunities and school preparedness (S. 525), S2031, S2037 [3MR], S2063 [4MR]

Children and youth: afterschool programs funding, S2958 [17MR]

———encourage savings, promote financial literacy, and expand opportunities for young adults by establishing KIDS Accounts (S. 868), S4112 [21AP]

———expand Parents as Teachers programs and other programs of early childhood home visitation (S. 503), S2009 [3MR]

———increase physical activities and provide fresh fruit and vegetables in schools, S2308 [9MR]

———promote financial education (S. 925), S4420 [27AP]

China, People's Republic of: deepen the peaceful business and cultural relationship with the U.S. (S. 1117), S5926 [25MY]

———U.S. education and economic policy to address economic competition, S7390-S7393 [24JN], S7414-S7417 [27JN]

Citizenship: codify oath of allegiance, enhance English language and American history and civics education, and establish an award to recognize contributions of new citizens (S. 1815), S10974 [4OC], S13467 [13DE]

Clark, Charles: Reading Is Fundamental, Inc., National Poster Contest honoree, S7812 [30JN]

Clinton, MS: anniversary of Clinton High School Attache Show Choir, S4105 [21AP]

College of St. Catherine: anniversary, S99 [20JA], S3274 [6AP]

Colleges and universities: allow military service academies to include the offering of voluntary, nondenominational prayer as an element of their activities, S12561-S12568 [9NO]

———authorize grants for institutions of higher education serving Asian Americans and Pacific Islander Americans (S. 2160), S14321, S14322 [21DE]

———build capacity at community colleges to meet increased demand while maintaining affordable tuition rates and open-door policies (S. 379), S1419 [15FE]

———disclosure of fire safety standards and measures with respect to campus buildings (S. 1196), S6228 [8JN]

———ensure graduate opportunities in postsecondary education (S. 1204), S6235 [8JN]

———establish a grant program to collaborate with low-income schools to recruit students to pursue and complete postsecondary degrees in education (S. 1435), S8563 [20JY]

———establish a grant program to improve schools of education (S. 1433), S8563 [20JY]

———establish and strengthen post-secondary programs and courses in traditional American history, free institutions, and Western civilization (S. 1209), S6304 [9JN]

———expand and enhance post-baccalaureate opportunities at Hispanic-serving institutions (S. 357), S1285-S1287 [10FE]

———improve access to graduate schools in the U.S. for international students, scholars, scientists, and exchange visitors (S. 455), S1673-S1676 [17FE]

———improve international and foreign language studies (S. 1105), S5788 [23MY]

———improve quality, affordability, diversity, and accessibility to qualified students (S. 371), S1346 [14FE]

———increase maximum amount of Pell Grant, S13536 [14DE], S13603, S13633 [15DE], S14160 [20DE]

———increase maximum amount of Pell Grant (S. 286), S986 [3FE]

———increase maximum amount of Pell Grant (S. Res. 8), S367 [24JA], S2902 [17MR]

———increase maximum Pell Grant amount, S11786-S11791, S11793 [25OC], S11909 [26OC]

———national objectives priority assignments, S10178-S10181 [19SE], S13469 [13DE]

———Pell Grant budget allocation adjustment, S13562 [14DE]

———provide education to secondary school students about the importance of higher education (S. 1526), S9292 [28JY]

———provide grants to teacher preparation programs to award scholarships for teachers to receive a graduate level degree (S. 1434), S8563 [20JY]

———simplify access to financial aid and access to information on college costs (S. 1261), S6748-S6751 [16JN]

———student financial aid programs funding, S14148 [20DE]

Colorado Boys Ranch (CBR) YouthConnect (nonprofit organization): anniversary, S7810 [30JN]

Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate): legislative agenda, S542 [26JA]

Congress: accomplishments of the 109th Congress, S8375-S8377 [15JY]

Congressional Conference on Civic Education: convene, S10367 [22SE]

Corp. for National and Community Service: evaluate presence of national service programs in rural areas, S11806 [25OC]

Corsica, SD: Corsica Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education No Child Left Behind-Blue Ribbon Schools award, S11125 [5OC]

Danville, AR: Danville High School recipient of GRAMMY Signature School Enterprise Award, S4256 [26AP]

Davidson Institute: tribute to fellowship recipients, S9926 [12SE]

Democratic Party: national agenda, S110, S116, S127, S130-S132 [24JA], S4167 [25AP]

Dept. of Agriculture: convey Jornada Experimental Range land to the Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park in New Mexico (S. 447), S1659 [17FE], S9198 [27JY]

———enhance national security by providing research, development, demonstration, administrative support, and market mechanisms for deployment and commercialization of biobased energy technologies and products (S. 1210), S6305 [9JN]

———Team Nutrition program funding to support nutrition education and promote physical activities in schools, S10268, S10281-S10284 [21SE]

Dept. of Defense: Civilian Linguistic Reserve Corps pilot project funding, S12808 [15NO]

———defense basic research programs funding, S11109 [5OC]

———pediatric early literacy on military installations pilot projects funding, S11195 [6OC]

———University Research Initiatives Program funding, S8939 [26JY]

Dept. of Education: evaluate Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act violence prevention programs, S11805 [25OC]

———extend waiver authority relative to student financial assistance during war or other military operation or national emergency (H.R. 2132), S10520 [27SE]

———funding, S2762-S2768, S2808 [16MR]

———improve the Child Care Access Means Parents in School Program (CCAMPIS) (S. 725), S3295 [6AP]

———Mathematics and Science Partnership program funding, S11991, S11992 [27OC]

———Positive Behavioral Interventions and Support Program funding, S11909 [26OC]

———prohibit funding for e-Language Learning System, S11987, S11988 [27OC]

———provide authority to waive reallocation rules in Campus-Based Aid programs and extend reallocation deadline for institutions of higher education affected by a natural disaster (H.R. 3863), S10809 [30SE]

———provide waiver authority for students who are eligible for Federal student grant assistance and are adversely affected by a major disaster (H.R. 3668), S10149 [15SE]

———provide waiver authority for students who are eligible for Pell Grants and are adversely affected by a natural disaster (H.R. 3169), S10149 [15SE]

———reauthorize Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP) (S. 1267), S6763 [16JN]

———rebate amount of Pell Grant aid lost as a result of updates to the tables for State and other taxes used in the Federal Needs Analysis Methodology (S. 1249), S6660, S6661 [15JN]

———revise regulations for student loan payment deferment for borrowers who are in postgraduate medical or dental internship, residency, or fellowship programs (S. 1246), S6492 [14JN]

———Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities State Grant Program funding, S11806, S11807 [25OC]

———Teacher Incentive Fund funding, S14281 [21DE]

———Thurgood Marshall Legal Educational Opportunities Program funding, S11814 [25OC]

———TRIO programs funding for students affected by Hurricanes Katrina or Rita through reductions in departmental management funding, S11906 [26OC]

Dept. of Energy: establish a program of energy assistance grants to local educational agencies (S. 1997), S12688 [10NO]

Dept. of HHS: establish, promote, and support a comprehensive prevention, research, and medical management referral program for hepatitis C virus infection (S. 521), S2029 [3MR]

———establish a Nurse Faculty Education Program to increase the number of doctorally-prepared nurse faculty (S. 1575), S9496 [29JY]

———reauthorize Children's Hospitals Graduate Medical Education Program (S. 285), S9056 [26JY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: establish the National Homeland Security Academy (S. 2158), S14319 [21DE]

Dept. of Labor: Community-Based Job Training Grants funding, S11901 [26OC], S11992 [27OC]

———job programs and employment training and safety programs funding, S14288 [21DE]

Dept. of State: encourage active engagement of Americans in world affairs and create online database of international exchange programs and related opportunities (S. Res. 104), S3491 [12AP], S9202 [27JY]

———establish the Office of Foreign Science and Technology Assessment (S. 1211), S6312 [9JN]

———work with educational and academic community to develop practices aimed at reversing negative perceptions of the U.S. held by foreign students, S12679 [10NO]

Dept. of the Interior: conduct special resource study of sites associated with Cesar E. Chavez and the farm labor movement to determine appropriate methods for their preservation and interpretation (S. 670), S3055 [17MR]

———provide adequate school facilities in Yosemite National Park and adjust the boundaries of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area (S. 136), S349 [24JA], S9049 [26JY]

Dept. of Transportation: establish a National Driver Licensing and Education Improvement Program (S. 563), S2263 [8MR]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: improve outreach programs (S. 1342), S7827 [30JN]

———improve outreach programs (S. 1990), S12684 [10NO]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: across-the-board funding reduction, S13600-S13603, S13605, S13607 [15DE]

Des Moines, IA: tribute to Central Academy for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, S4642 [9MY]

———tribute to Central Academy High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, S5529 [19MY]

Disabled: help individuals with functional impairments to pay for services and supports needed to maximize independence and choices about community participation, education, and employment (S. 1951), S12239, S12240 [2NO]

Disasters: establish scholarship fund for victims of the tsunami that struck areas of South Asia, Southeast Asia, and Africa, S1362 [15FE]

Diseases: enhance public and health professional awareness and understanding of lupus and strengthen research efforts to identify the causes and cure of lupus (S. 756), S3431 [11AP]

———enhance research, training, and health information dissemination on urologic diseases (S. 258), S887-S889 [2FE]

———expand research, prevention, and awareness activities relative to inflammatory bowel disease (S. 1930), S12013 [27OC]

———fund breakthroughs in Alzheimer's disease research while providing more help to caregivers and increasing public education about prevention (S. 602), S2495, S2496 [10MR]

District of Columbia: District of Columbia Resident Tuition Assistance Program funding, S11643-S11645 [20OC]

———reduce crime, provide scholarship vouchers for school choice, and establish Marriage Development Accounts, S11454-S11458 [18OC]

District of Columbia College Access Act: extend and improve (S. 2060), S13369 [18NO]

Doerrer, Paul W.: Missouri Association of School Administrators Robert L. Pearce Award recipient, S4105 [21AP]

Dover, DE: Booker T. Washington Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education No Child Left Behind-Blue Ribbon Schools award, S11417 [17OC]

Drive Safer Sunday: designate (S. Res. 326), S13417 [18NO]

Drugs: school methamphetamine education programs funding, S9907 [12SE]

Dyer, Julia: National History Day (organization) Richard T. Farrell Teacher of Merit Award finalist, S6727 [16JN]

East Brunswick, NJ: tribute to East Brunswick High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, S4542 [28AP]

Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: make permanent enhanced educational savings provisions for qualified tuition programs (S. 1112), S5854 [24MY]

Economy: develop agenda to enhance competitiveness of the U.S. economy, S13486 [13DE]

———provide tax incentives, education and training improvements, and Patent and Trademark Office reform to keep the U.S. competitive in a global economy (S. 1020), S5109 [12MY]

———support financial literacy, S10697-S10699 [29SE]

Elementary and Secondary Education Act: amend Impact Aid Program relative to delivery of payments to local educational agencies, S8737 [22JY], S10781, S10783 [30SE], S11805 [25OC]

———amend relative to practicality and feasibility of transfer of students from certain schools (S. 696), S3203 [5AP]

———permit certain States and local educational agencies to obtain waivers of student testing requirements, S10111-S10113 [15SE]

———specify the purposes for which certain Title I funds may be used (S. 1054), S5323 [17MY]

———Title I funding for disadvantaged student programs, S11859-S11866 [26OC]

Ellicott City, MD: tribute to Centennial High School ``It's Academic'' team, S8549 [20JY]

Executive departments: allegations of payments to journalists for favorable comments concerning Bush administration proposals, S547-S550 [26JA]

Extension Living Well Week: designate (S. Res. 67), S1811 [28FE]

Facts on File World News Digest: anniversary, S12003 [27OC]

Fallon, Ellen: Milken Family Foundation National Educator Award recipient for Nevada, S12677 [10NO]

FDA: provide with certain authority to regulate tobacco products (S. 666), S3037-S3054 [17MR]

Federal aid programs: authorize resources to provide students with opportunities for summer learning through summer learning grants (S. 2149), S14187 [20DE]

———improve and strengthen Federal education and training programs (S. 9), S109, S146 [24JA]

———prevent abuse of special allowance subsidies under the Federal Family Education Loan Program (S. 1098), S5857 [24MY]

———provide additional assistance to Federal Pell Grants recipients who are pursuing programs of study in engineering, mathematics, science, or foreign languages, S12316 [3NO]

———provide additional assistance to Federal Pell Grants recipients who are pursuing programs of study in engineering, mathematics, science, or foreign languages (S. 1183), S6165 [7JN]

Federal Youth Development Council: establish to improve the administration and coordination of Federal youth programs (S. 409), S1554 [16FE]

Feldman, Sandra: tribute (S. Res. 256), S10622 [28SE]

Financial institutions: expand loan forgiveness for child care providers including preschool teachers (S. 1432), S8563 [20JY]

———provide loan forgiveness for family law attorneys who represent low-income families or individuals (S. 1431), S8563 [20JY]

———provide loan forgiveness for social workers who work for child protective agencies (S. 1430), S8563 [20JY]

Financial Literacy Month: designate (S. Res. 88), S3068, S3087 [17MR]

Fisher, Elizabeth J.: National History Day (organization) Richard T. Farrell Teacher of Merit Award finalist, S7067 [22JN]

Fishers, IN: tribute to Hamilton Southeastern High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, S4866 [10MY]

Fort Sam Houston, TX: tribute to Depts. of Veterans Affairs and Defense nurse anesthetist training program located at U.S. Army Medical Dept. Center and School, S4391 [27AP]

Funding, S96 [20JA], S2615-S2618, S2622-S2628 [14MR], S2901-S2903, S2925 [17MR], S4494-S4496 [28AP], S14285, S14287 [21DE]

Geography: improve and expand geographic literacy among students by improving professional development programs for teachers offered through institutions of higher education (S. 1376), S7991 [11JY]

Grand Rapids, MI: tribute to East Grand Rapids High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, S3140 [4AP]

Great Falls, MT: Chief Joseph Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education No Child Left Behind-Blue Ribbon Schools award, S12763 [14NO]

Grubb, Jean: Indiana High School Press Association Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, S11661 [20OC]

Hampton, VA: anniversary of NASA Langley Pre-Service Teacher Program, S1609 [17FE]

Harvey, Brandon: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Kentucky, S7812 [30JN]

Haskell Indian Nations University: funding, S7591 [29JN]

Hawaii: tribute to Hawaii Public School System teachers designated as National Board Certified Teachers by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, S1342 [14FE]

Head Start Program: address needs of victims of child abuse and neglect, children in foster care, kinship care, and homeless children (S. 1101), S5784-S5787 [23MY]

———anniversary, S9448 [29JY]

———funding, S11866-S11869, S11892 [26OC]

———reauthorize (S. 1107), S5790 [23MY], S5841 [24MY]

———require parental consent for nonemergency intrusive physical examinations (S. 189), S599 [26JA]

Health: establish grants to improve nutrition, increase physical activity, and prevent obesity and eating disorders (S. 1325), S7531, S7537 [28JN]

———expand applicability of laws preventing governmental discrimination against health care entities who refuse to perform abortions or make referrals regarding abortion services, S4217-S4219 [25AP], S4254 [26AP]

———expand applicability of laws preventing governmental discrimination against health care entities who refuse to perform or provide training in performing abortions (S. 1983), S12614 [9NO]

———increase faculty in palliative care medicine at accredited allopathic and osteopathic medical schools and promote development of careers as academic palliative specialists who emphasize teaching, S3121 [4AP]

———increase faculty in palliative care medicine at accredited allopathic and osteopathic medical schools and promote development of careers as academic palliative specialists who emphasize teaching (S. 1000), S4941 [11MY]

———provide assistance to States to reduce teen pregnancy, HIV/AIDS, and other sexually transmitted diseases and to support healthy adolescent development (S. 368), S1305 [10FE]

———provide for uterine fibroid research and education (S. 1289), S7075 [22JN]

Health care professionals: establish a demonstration project to train unemployed workers for employment as health care professionals (S. 444), S1607, S1657 [17FE]

———establish a psychology post-doctoral fellowship program specializing in underserved treatment areas (S. 92), S259 [24JA]

———establish a scholarship and loan repayment program for public health preparedness workforce development to eliminate critical public health preparedness workforce shortages (S. 506), S2010 [3MR]

———make certain clinical psychology graduate programs eligible to participate in various health professions loan programs (S. 89), S257 [24JA]

———make social work students and schools eligible for certain programs and grants, and establish a social work training program (S. 91), S258 [24JA]

———provide for education and training of allied health professionals in exchange for a service commitment at a facility with critical shortages of allied health professionals (S. 473), S1805 [28FE]

Helena, MT: Bryant Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education No Child Left Behind-Blue Ribbon Schools award, S12763 [14NO]

Henneberg, Christine: Elie Wiesel Foundation for Humanity Elie Wiesel Prize in Ethics Essay Contest honoree, S7068 [22JN]

Higher Education Act: assist homeless students in obtaining postsecondary education (S. 1429), S8560-S8562 [20JY]

———clarify definition of a high need local educational agency and a Hispanic-serving institution, and eliminate the 2-year wait out period for certain grant recipients (S. 1478), S8828 [25JY]

———enhance literacy in finance and economics (S. 468), S1796 [28FE]

———establish a scholarship program to encourage and support students who have contributed substantial public services (S. 1247), S6492 [14JN]

———expand college access and increase college persistence and simplify the process of applying for student assistance (S. 1029), S5160 [12MY]

———extend, S12094 [1NO]

———extend programs (H.R. 3784), S10289 [21SE], S10460 [26SE]

———extend programs (S. 1614), S9648, S9691 [6SE], S9815 [8SE]

———improve higher education through expansion of Pell grants (S. 697), S3205 [5AP]

———improve teacher training and preparation programs (S. 1364), S7858 [30JN]

———simplify and improve the process of applying for student assistance (S. 1030), S5160 [12MY]

Hispanic Americans: Hispanic-serving programs funding, S11898 [26OC], S11975, S11982, S11983 [27OC]

———recognize efforts and contributions of Edmond J. Yunis and other Hispanic scientists (S. Res. 285), S11748 [21OC]

Honolulu, HI: tribute to Iolani School economics team, S6727 [16JN]

Horton, Darlene: Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching recipient, S4149 [22AP]

House of Representatives: tribute to students and faculty of the Page School, S3343 [7AP]

Humboldt, SD: tribute to American Legion Auxiliary Post 62, S12235 [2NO]

Hunger: encourage effective use of community resources to combat hunger and the root causes of hunger by creating opportunity through food recovery and job training (S. 1885), S11480-S11482 [18OC]

Hurricanes: ensure that prohibition on discrimination on the basis of sex is applied in an abortion-neutral manner relative to elementary and secondary education assistance to students and schools impacted by Hurricane Katrina, S14249 [21DE]

———provide additional funding to schools in affected areas and school districts enrolling students displaced by Hurricane Katrina, S10111 [15SE]

———provide assistance to individuals and States affected by Hurricane Katrina, S11750 [24OC], S14226, S14228, S14229 [21DE]

———provide assistance to individuals and States affected by Hurricane Katrina (H.R. 3971), S11329 [7OC]

———provide assistance to individuals and States affected by Hurricane Katrina (H.R. 3971), concur with House amendment, S11595 [19OC]

———provide elementary and secondary education assistance to students and schools impacted by Hurricane Katrina, S12097-S12099 [1NO], S12212, S12213, S12218 [2NO], S12292-S12294 [3NO], S14299 [21DE]

———provide elementary and secondary education assistance to students and schools impacted by Hurricane Katrina (S. 1904), S11696-S11699 [20OC]

———provide emergency relief to meet the immediate health care, housing, education, and financial needs of survivors of Hurricane Katrina (S. 1637), S9895 [12SE], S13407 [18NO]

———provide for continued education of students affected by Hurricane Katrina (S. 1764), S10387, S10388 [22SE]

———provide relief for students affected by Hurricane Katrina, S10060 [15SE]

———provide relief for students affected by Hurricane Katrina (S. 1683), S9941 [12SE], S9995 [13SE]

———provide relief for students affected by Hurricane Katrina through school vouchers, S10207-S10209 [20SE]

———provide relief for students and institutions affected by Hurricane Katrina (S. 1715), S10128, S10147 [15SE]

———provide vocational rehabilitation services to individuals with disabilities affected by Hurricane Katrina or Hurricane Rita (H.R. 3864), S10622 [28SE]

———reallocate certain unspent emergency relief funding to meet the immediate health care, housing, education, and financial needs of survivors of Hurricane Katrina, S11167-S11172 [5OC]

Immigration: promote economic competition through policy reforms, S12934-S12936 [16NO]

Indiana: tribute to Eighth Grade Youth Essay Contest winners, S2514 [11MR]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: anniversary (S. Res. 328), S13342, S13399 [18NO]

———funding, S2767 [16MR], S2941 [17MR], S11869-S11872, S11881, S11894 [26OC]

Indonesia: international military education and training program funding, S2419 [10MR]

Interagency Council on Homelessness: assess guidance disseminated by homeless assistance agencies relative to educational rights, S11552 [19OC]

Investments: permanently increase the maximum annual contribution allowed to be made to Coverdell education savings accounts (S. 75), S250 [24JA]

Ivy, Andrew: National History Day (organization) Richard T. Farrell Teacher of Merit Teacher of the Year Award recipient, S6653 [15JN]

Jonesboro, AR: tribute to Valley View High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, S3815 [18AP]

Kahuku, HI: tribute to Kahuku High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, S5215 [16MY]

Kellogg-Andrus, Jensi: South Dakota Teacher of the Year award recipient, S5298 [17MY]

Kentucky: tribute to Hopkinsville (KY) Kentucky New Era/Rotary Regional High School Academic All-Star Team nominees, S2731 [15MR]

———tribute to Hopkinsville (KY) Kentucky New Era/Rotary Regional Middle School Academic All-Star Team nominees, S2843 [16MR]

———tribute to National Honor Society Scholar's Bowl participants, S141 [24JA]

———tribute to Western Kentucky National Merit Scholarship Corp., semifinalists, S10117 [15SE]

Kentucky Community and Technical College System: tribute to students and campus organizations for efforts to provide relief for States impacted by Hurricane Katrina, S12444 [7NO]

Laramie, WY: tribute to Laramie High School team for participation in Capitol Hill Challege stock market simulation, S5217 [16MY]

Lawyers and attorneys: provide funding for student loan repayment for public attorneys (S. 2039), S13163-S13165 [17NO]

Lebanon: allocation of foreign aid, S8534 [20JY]

Leukemia, Lymphoma, and Myeloma Awareness Month: designate (S. Res. 241), S10151 [15SE]

Lexington, KY: Christ the King School recipient of Dept. of Education No Child Left Behind-Blue Ribbon Schools award, S13356 [18NO]

Library of Congress: Adventures of the American Mind Program funding, S7748, S7749 [30JN]

———tribute to the James Madison Council and John W. Kluge (S. Res. 247), S10389 [22SE]

Lincolnshire, IL: tribute to Adlai E. Stevenson High School National History Day scholars for efforts leading to the reopening of murder case of civil rights organizers in Neshoba County, MS, S1257 [10FE]

Louisville, KY: St. Agnes Parish School recipient of Dept. of Education No Child Left Behind-Blue Ribbon Schools award, S13356 [18NO]

———St. Raphael the Archangel School recipient of Intel/Scholastic Schools of Distinction Award, S10117 [15SE]

Mackinaw (vessel): convey Coast Guard cutter, upon decommissioning, to the City and County of Cheboygan, MI, for purposes of a museum (S. 1212), S6314 [9JN]

Matric Human Services (nonprofit organization): anniversary, S14316 [21DE]

McCrossan Boys Ranch (nonprofit organization): anniversary, S6908 [21JN], S7517 [28JN]

Medicare: clarify congressional intent regarding counting of residents in a nonhospital setting (S. 2071), S13377 [18NO]

———improve access to diabetes self-management training by designated certified diabetes educators (S. 626), S2740 [15MR]

Medicare/Medicaid: provide coverage for end-of-life planning consultations and raise awareness about and assist in preparation of advance directives on end-of-life decisionmaking (S. 347), S1275 [10FE]

———provide coverage for end-of-life planning consultations and raise awareness about and assist in preparation of advance directives on end-of-life decisionmaking (S. 570), S2385, S2404 [9MR], S2500 [10MR]

Mental health: increase number of well-trained mental health service professionals providing clinical mental health care to children and adolescents (S. 537), S2159 [7MR]

Mesa, AZ: tribute to Dobson High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, S5297 [17MY]

Millsboro, DE: Long Neck Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education No Child Left Behind-Blue Ribbon Schools award, S11417 [17OC]

Montana Future Farmers of America: anniversary (S. Res. 89), S3087, S3088 [17MR]

NASA: tribute to Hubble Space Telescope for extraordinary contributions to scientific research and education and reconsideration of future service missions, S4235 [26AP]

National Appreciation Day for Catholic Schools: observance, S873 [2FE]

National Basketball Association: tribute to sponsorship of Basketball Without Borders, S3479 [12AP]

National Better Hearing and Speech Month: support goals and ideals (S. Res. 121), S4194 [25AP], S4604 [28AP]

National Campaign To Stop Violence (organization): tribute to Do the Write Thing Challenge award recipients from Michigan, S8745 [22JY]

National Center for Social Work Research: establish (S. 90), S257 [24JA]

National Character Counts Week: designate (S. Res. 271), S11327, S11332 [7OC]

National Charter Schools Week: support goals and ideals (S. Res. 127), S4434 [27AP]

National Child Care Worthy Wage Day: designate (S. Res. 137), S5181 [12MY]

National Defense University: award degree of Master of Science in Joint Campaign Planning and Strategy, S8542, S8543 [20JY]

National Dyspraxia Awareness Day: designate (S. Res. 211), S8986 [26JY]

National Foreign Language Coordination Council: establish to develop and implement a foreign language strategy (S. 1089), S5543 [19MY], S8207, S8210 [13JY]

National Fund for Excellence in American Indian Education: authorizing appropriations (S. 1231), S6483 [14JN]

National History Day (organization): tribute, S5844 [24MY]

———tribute to Arizona competition participants, S6652 [15JN]

———tribute to Connecticut competition participants, S6477 [14JN], S6647 [15JN]

———tribute to Illinois competition participants, S7516 [28JN]

———tribute to Maryland competition participants, S6474 [14JN]

———tribute to Missouri competition participants, S6647 [15JN]

———tribute to Nebraska competition participants, S6648 [15JN]

———tribute to North Carolina competition participants, S6648 [15JN]

———tribute to Ohio competition participants, S6648 [15JN]

———tribute to Rhode Island competition participants, S6650 [15JN]

———tribute to Tennessee competition participants, S6812 [20JN]

National Internet Safety Month: designate (S. Res. 147), S5450 [18MY]

National Kindergarten Recognition Day: designate (S. Res. 119), S4159 [25AP]

National objectives: improvement of system, S86-S95 [20JA]

———improvement of system (S. 15), S111, S127, S130 [24JA], S546 [26JA]

———improvement of system (S. 848), S3957 [19AP], S4038 [20AP]

———provide for flexibility and improvements in elementary and secondary education (S. 1690), S9986-S9988 [13SE]

National Safe Schools Week: observance, S11658 [20OC]

National Safety Month: designate (S. Res. 145), S5448 [18MY]

———designate (S. Res. 160), S6112 [6JN]

National School Backpack Awareness Day: observance, S9927 [12SE]

National School Counseling Week: designate (S. Res. 37), S1308, S1309 [10FE]

National security: assist Federal agencies in addressing deficiencies in specialized personnel through student loan repayment, graduate student fellowships, and establishing a National Security Service Corps, S8207 [13JY]

———strengthen by increasing quantity, diversity, and quality of teaching and learning in science, mathematics, and foreign languages, S8207 [13JY]

National Veterans Awareness Week: designate (S. Res. 155), S5937 [25MY], S7540 [28JN]

Native Americans: health care, housing, and education funding through closing of certain tax loopholes, S2936 [17MR]

———provide funds for training in tribal leadership, management, and policy (S. 2093), S13508 [13DE]

———provide student loan forgiveness to teachers who work in tribal colleges or universities (S. 731), S3314 [6AP]

———tribal colleges and universities funding, S7364 [24JN]

New England Board of Higher Education: anniversary, S1602 [17FE]

New Hampshire: tribute to Excellence in Education Award recipients, S6096 [6JN]

New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology: Princeton Review, Inc., designation as ``best value'' college, S3895 [19AP]

No Child Left Behind Act: improve (S. 724), S3294 [6AP]

NOAA: tribute to National Weather Service South Dakota's Women in Science Conference, S2000 [3MR]

Northeast States Forestry Research Cooperative: funding, S7590 [29JN]

Northwest Research and Education Institute: tribute, S14053 [19DE]

NSF: funding, S10075, S10076 [15SE]

———provide grants for digital and wireless network technology programs at historically Black colleges and universities, Hispanic-serving institutions, and tribal colleges and universities (S. 432), S1652 [17FE], S7941 [1JY]

O'Connor, Cormac: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Kansas, S2082 [4MR], S3199 [5AP]

Oregon: bipartisan agenda and legislative goals, S3344-S3346 [7AP]

Pack, Daniel J.: Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and the Council for Advancement and Support of Education Colorado Professor of the Year recipient, S13156 [17NO]

Palombi, Peggy Shadduck: Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and the Council for Advancement and Support of Education Kentucky Professor of the Year recipient, S13156 [17NO]

Paradis, LA: anniversary of R.J. Vial Elementary School, S3198 [5AP]

Park Ridge, IL: tribute to Maine Township High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, S4933 [11MY]

Peden, Craig: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Kentucky, S7812 [30JN]

Phelps, KY: Phelps Elementary School recipient of Intel/Scholastic Schools of Distinction Award, S10117 [15SE]

Project GRAD USA (organization): authorize (S. 676), S3056 [17MR]

Public welfare programs: ensure fair treatment and due process protections for enhanced data collection and reporting requirements under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (S. 1385), S8139 [12JY]

———increase limit on vocational education training to be counted as work activity under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (S. 141), S363 [24JA]

———permit States to create a program that allows individuals to obtain post-secondary or vocational education under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (S. 458), S1719 [18FE]

———promote financial education under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program and allow such education to count as a work activity under that program (S. 923), S4418 [27AP]

Reach Out and Read (organization): tribute, S5918 [25MY]

Read Across America Day: designate (S. Res. 68), S1811 [28FE]

Republican Party: national agenda, S109 [24JA]

Rexberg, ID: tribute to Madison High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, S5435 [18MY]

Rhode Island School of Design: tribute to Solar Decathlon Team, S11303 [7OC]

Roads and highways: maintenance funding for public roads used by school buses serving certain Indian reservations (S. 168), S578 [26JA]

Romania: democracy efforts, S2729 [15MR]

Roulier, Scott M.: Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and the Council for Advancement and Support of Education Arkansas Professor of the Year recipient, S12836 [15NO]

Rural areas: education, health access, and health outreach programs funding, S2831, S2832 [16MR]

Russia: tribute to ``Profiles in Courage'' High School Essay Contest, S7065 [22JN]

Rydell, Michelle: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for South Dakota, S1411 [15FE]

Salyersville, KY: Salyersville Grade School recipient of Dept. of Education No Child Left Behind-Blue Ribbon Schools award, S13356 [18NO]

SBA: anniversary of Small Business Development Centers (S. Res. 165), S6339 [9JN], S7198, S7199 [22JN]

———establish vocational and technical entrepreneurship development demonstration program (S. 139), S351-S353 [24JA]

Scarborough, Norman: Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and the Council for Advancement and Support of Education South Carolina Professor of the Year recipient, S13446 [12DE]

Schools: advanced placement programs funding, S11896 [26OC], S11973-S11975 [27OC]

———afterschool programs funding, S11986, S11987 [27OC]

———dropout prevention funding, S11897 [26OC], S11958, S11975 [27OC]

———establish State infrastructure banks to improve financing of school construction and renovation (S. 2057), S13366 [18NO]

———provide for secondary school reform (S. 921), S4410-S4417 [27AP]

———provide for secondary school reform (S. 1061), S5451 [18MY], S5549 [19MY]

———provide grants to rural local educational agencies to purchase new school buses (S. 1311), S7378 [24JN]

Schwarzenegger, Arnold: tribute to California initiative to require healthier food in schools, S2308 [9MR]

Science: improve U.S. competitiveness in science, research, technology, and innovation, S11345 [17OC]

Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act: reauthorize (S. 267), S898-S900 [2FE], S1112 [8FE]

Senate: legislative priorities, S6716 [16JN]

Senior citizens: establish grant program to provide financial and retirement education programs to reduce financial abuse and fraud among mid-life and older individuals (S. 924), S4419 [27AP]

———improve opportunities for older workers by providing tax incentives to employers, extending COBRA coverage, improving job training, and establishing a Federal Task Force on Older Workers (S. 1826), S11214 [6OC]

Sioux Falls, SD: O'Gorman High School recipient of Dept. of Education No Child Left Behind-Blue Ribbon Schools award, S11125 [5OC]

SMART grant program: funding, S12049 [28OC], S14073, S14083, S14084 [20DE]

Southwest Missouri State University: anniversary, S1113 [8FE]

Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute: funding, S7591 [29JN]

Spearfish, SD: tribute to Spearfish High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, S3649 [14AP]

Spellings, Margaret: nomination to be Sec. of Education, S86-S95 [20JA]

States: provide grants for improved workplace and community transition training for incarcerated youth offenders (S. 1352), S7835 [30JN]

———require academic assessments of student achievement in U.S history and civics (S. 860), S4031-S4033 [20AP], S6812 [20JN]

Stehly, Molly: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for South Dakota, S1411 [15FE]

Student loans: programs, S6133 [7JN], S14119, S14148 [20DE]

Suzuki, Lance: NASDAQ Stock Market Educational Foundation, Inc. and National Council on Economic Education National Teaching Award recipient, S6727 [16JN]

Taxation: exclude from gross income amounts paid on behalf of Federal employees and Armed Forces members on active duty under Federal student loan repayment programs (S. 1255), S6742 [16JN]

———expand incentives for construction and renovation of public schools (S. 1538), S9299 [28JY]

———expand the Hope Scholarship credit for certain expenses and exempt certain Federal education grants when taking expenses into account (S. 1697), S10039 [14SE]

———increase deduction for teacher classroom supplies and expand to include qualified professional development expenses (S. 1621), S9734, S9735 [7SE]

———increase the Hope Scholarship Credit, S2931 [17MR]

———make higher education more affordable through expansion of deduction for higher education expenses and a credit for interest on higher education loans (S. 759), S7939 [1JY]

———permanently increase the maximum annual contribution allowed to be made to Coverdell education savings accounts and provide deduction for contributions to education savings accounts (S. 76), S250 [24JA]

———provide a credit for small business employee training expenses, increase the exclusion of capital gains from small business stocks, and extend expensing for small businesses (S. 2111), S13679 [15DE]

———provide a refundable credit for certain education expenses (S. 575), S2391 [9MR]

———provide tax credit to teachers in rural or high unemployment areas or who achieve National Board for Professional Teaching Standards certification (S. 1533), S9297 [28JY]

———simplify determination and deduction of interest on qualified education loans (S. 1964), S12406 [4NO]

Teach for America, Inc.: authorize appropriations (S. 1367), S7865-S7867 [30JN]

Teachers: extend student loan forgiveness to Head Start teachers (S. 117), S301, S302 [24JA]

———improve recruitment, preparation, distribution, and retention of public elementary and secondary school teachers and principals (S. 1218), S6294, S6322 [9JN]

———increase familiarity with the educational needs of gifted and talented students (S. 493), S1934 [2MR]

———provide for acculturation (S. 1521), S9286 [28JY]

Teachers Professional Development Institutes: provide a grant program to support establishment and operation (S. 990), S4874 [10MY]

Technology: establish a national innovation initiative (S. 2109), S13663, S13670-S13673 [15DE]

Television: provide grants to train court reporters and other individuals to become real-time writers to meet requirements for closed captioning of video programming (S. 268), S900 [2FE], S7939 [1JY]

Trabue, Jada: Reading Is Fundamental, Inc., National Poster Contest winner, S7812 [30JN]

Transportation: commercial driver training programs funding, S5280 [17MY]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: recognize achievements and contributions of Waterfowl Population Survey Program (S. Res. 255), S12065 [31OC]

Universal Service Administration Co.: exempt from Antideficiency Act accounting rules to improve administration of, and prevent increases in, contributions to the Universal Service Fund, S10072 [15SE]

———exempt from Antideficiency Act accounting rules to improve administration of, and prevent increases in, contributions to the Universal Service Fund (S. 241), S749 [1FE]

University of California, Merced: campus opening, S9824 [8SE]

University of Hawaii: flood damage repair funding, S3975, S3976 [20AP]

University of Kentucky: College of Pharmacy recipient of American Pharmacists Association Pinnacle Award, S6469 [14JN]

Veterans: ensure adequate and equitable education benefits under the Montgomery GI bill for active duty and selected Reserve members and include certain servicemembers previously excluded (S. 2163), S14326 [21DE]

———expand and enhance health care, mental health, transition, and disability benefits (S. 13), S111, S168 [24JA], S510-S512 [26JA]

Vitavec, Rosemary: Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching recipient, S4253 [26AP]

Vocational and Technical Education Act: modify definition of ``Indian student count'' (S. 1483), S9053, S9055 [26JY]

———strengthen and improve programs (S. 250), S755 [1FE], S2428-S2459 [10MR]

Vocational education: restore funding through reductions in certain tax cuts, S2755 [15MR], S2826, S2827 [16MR], S2921, S2954 [17MR]

von Dassanowskuy, Robert: Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and Council for Advancement and Support of Education Colorado Professor of the Year award recipient, S28 [4JA]

Water Resources Research Act: reauthorize grants from the water resources research and technology institutes (S. 1017), S5105 [12MY], S10481 [27SE]

Wayant, Nicole: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Kansas, S2082 [4MR], S3199 [5AP]

West Kentucky Community and Technical College: Community College Futures Assembly Bellwether Award finalist, S1257 [10FE]

West Warwick, RI: tribute to West Warwick High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, S3813 [18AP]

White House Fellows Program: anniversary (H. Con. Res. 269), S12870 [15NO]

Wieman, Carl: Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and Council for Advancement and Support of Education Outstanding Doctoral and Research University Professor of the Year award recipient, S28 [4JA]

Wilson, Ashlyn: Reading Is Fundamental, Inc., National Poster Contest honoree, S7812 [30JN]

Wojtanik, Andrew: National Geographic Bee winner, S8823 [25JY]

Womack, Kennedy: National Association for Gifted Children Nicholas Green Distinguished Student Award recipient, S7811 [30JN]

Women: anniversary of Title IX, prohibiting gender discrimination in educational and athletic programs and its critical role in guaranteeing equal educational opportunities for women and girls, S6907 [21JN]

———encourage young women to pursue careers and higher education degrees in mathematics, science, engineering, and technology, S91 [20JA]

———establish programs to increase awareness and knowledge of women and health care providers with respect to gynecologic cancers (S. 1172), S6109, S6110 [6JN]

———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, S91, S93 [20JA]

Woodland Hills, CA: tribute to El Camino Real High School academic decathlon team, S3894 [19AP]

Worcester, MA: anniversary of Memorial Foundation for the Blind, S10034 [14SE]

Worden, MT: Huntley Project Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education No Child Left Behind-Blue Ribbon Schools award, S12763 [14NO]

Workforce Investment Act: reauthorize (S. 1021), S5114, S5153 [12MY]

Woznica, Edgar P.: Presidential Scholar Award recipient, S8942 [26JY]

Year of Foreign Language Study: designate (S. Res. 28), S1692 [17FE]

Year of Polio Education: designate (S. Res. 304), S12693 [10NO], S13417 [18NO]

Year of Study Abroad: designate (S. Res. 308), S12708 [10NO]

Young, Valarie: Milken Family Foundation National Educator Award recipient for Nevada, S12677 [10NO]

Zalocusky, Kelly A.: Presidential Scholar Award recipient, S8942 [26JY]

Reports

Congress to Campus Program: Association of Former Members of Congress, H3561-H3579 [19MY]

Rising Above the Gathering Storm: National Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Engineering, and Institute of Medicine, S11346-S11349 [17OC]

Teachers Are Key to Success of `No Child Left Behind' Act—Better Pay for Better Teaching: Senate Republican Policy Committee, S14282-S14284 [21DE]

Reports filed

Award Scholarships To Recruit and Prepare Students for Careers in the National Weather Service and NOAA Marine Research, Atmospheric Research, and Satellite Programs: Committee on Science (House) (H.R. 2364) (H. Rept. 109-151), H5100 [23JN]

Career and Technical Education Improvement Act: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 250), S2383 [9MR]

———Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 250) (S. Rept. 109-65), S4869 [10MY]

Caring for Children Act: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 525) (S. Rept. 109-130), S9599 [1SE]

Children's Hospitals Educational Equity and Research (CHEER) Act: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 285) (S. Rept. 109-66), S4936 [11MY]

College Access and Opportunity Act: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 609) (H. Rept. 109-231), H8340 [22SE]

Consideration of H. Con. Res. 36, Support Equal Access for Military Recruiters to Institutions of Higher Education: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 59) (H. Rept. 109-2), H283 [1FE]

Consideration of H.R. 366, Vocational and Technical Education for the Future Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 254) (H. Rept. 109-69), H2878 [3MY]

Consideration of H.R. 2123, School Readiness Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 455) (H. Rept. 109-229), H8247 [21SE]

Head Start Improvements for School Readiness Act: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 1107) (S. Rept. 109-131), S9599 [1SE]

Higher Education Act Program Extension: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 1614), S13160 [17NO]

Minority Serving Institution Digital and Wireless Technology Opportunity Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 432) (S. Rept. 109-94), S7428 [27JN]

———Committee on Science (House) (H.R. 921) (H. Rept. 109-211), H7556 [28JY]

National Fund for Excellence in American Indian Education Appropriations: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (S. 1231) (S. Rept. 109-118), S9466 [29JY]

Paleontological Resources Preservation Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 263) (S. Rept. 109-36), S2517 [11MR]

School Readiness Act: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 2123) (H. Rept. 109-136), H4654 [16JN]

Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act Reauthorization (H.R. 517) (H. Rept. 109-117), H4354 [9JN]

Training for Realtime Writers Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 268) (S. Rept. 109-93), S7428 [27JN]

Tribal Colleges and Universities Faculty Loan Forgiveness Act: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (S. 731) (S. Rept. 109-205), S13451 [12DE]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Waterfowl Population Survey Program Achievements and Contributions Recognition: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. Res. 255), S11917 [26OC]

Vocational and Technical Education for the Future Act: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 366) (H. Rept. 109-25), H1690 [17MR]

Vocational and Technical Entrepreneurship Development Act: Committee on Small Business (House) (H.R. 527) (H. Rept. 109-207), H7556 [28JY]

Water Resources Research and Technology Institutes Grants Reauthorizaton: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 1017) (S. Rept. 109-90), S7427 [27JN]

Workforce Investment Act Reauthorization: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 1021) (S. Rept. 109-134), S9727 [7SE]

Yosemite National Park Adequate School Facilities and Golden Gate National Recreation Area Boundary Adjustment: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 136) (S. Rept. 109-63), S4545 [28AP]

Statements

Bush Administration Budget Proposal: Congressional Black Caucus, H386 [8FE]

Expand Applicability of Laws Preventing Governmental Discrimination Against Health Care Entities Who Refuse To Perform or Provide Training in Performing Abortions: Senator Boxer, S4221-S4223 [25AP]

Financial and Economic Literacy Caucus Formation: Dan Iannicola, Jr., Dept. of the Treasury, H1800 [6AP]

High School Reform: Representative Kucinich, E1049 [20MY]

Institute of Caribbean Studies Mission Statement, E1338 [24JN]

NAACP Mourns Death of Kenneth B. Clark, Psychologist and Educator Who Helped End School Segregation: Dennis C. Hayes and Julian Bond, NAACP, E891 [5MY]

National Innovation Act: Association of American Universities, S13677 [15DE]

NIH and Dept. of Education Funding: Senator Specter, S2764 [16MR]

Policy Recommendations: Dominican American National Roundtable (organization), E1710 [29JY]

Summaries

Achievement in Charter Schools and Regular Public Schools in the U.S.—Understanding the Differences: Caroline M. Hoxby, Harvard University, H2753 [3MY]

America's Better Classroom Act (H.R. 1742), E717 [21AP]

Early Child Care and Education—The Need for a National Policy: Jennifer Kolker, David Osborne, and Eric Schnurer, Center for National Policy, E2015 [6OC]

Higher Education Simplification and Deregulation Act (S. 1261), S6751 [16JN]

National Foreign Language Coordination Act (S. 1089), S5544 [19MY]

National Innovation Act (S. 2109), S13675 [15DE]

Tables

Budget revisions for Pell Grant program, S13563 [14DE]

Employed U.S. scientists and engineers, H6362 [22JY]

Estimated change in campus-based aid funding, H8363 [27SE]

Estimated State bond allocation under H.R. 1742, America's Better Classroom Act, E718 [21AP]

Higher education—trends in State spending and tuition increases, S10180 [19SE]

Illegal immigration costs, H5711 [12JY]

Median annual salaries of U.S. individuals in science and engineering occupations, H6361 [22JY]

Proposed Dept. of Education program terminations, S2763 [16MR]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 36, support equal access for military recruiters to institutions of higher education, H315 [2FE]

H. Con. Res. 45, recognize benefits and importance of school-based music education, H805 [1MR]

H. Con. Res. 47, tribute to first established U.S. kindergarten in College Point, NY, H4362 [13JN]

H. Con. Res. 175, acknowledge African descendants of the transatlantic slave trade, recognize injustices suffered, and work to improve the situation of Afro-descendant communities in Latin America and the Caribbean, H5927 [18JY], E1414 [30JN], E1507 [15JY]

H. Con. Res. 269, White House Fellows Program anniversary, H9059 [25OC]

H. Con. Res. 275, support reform of education curriculum in Saudi Arabia, H12186 [18DE]

H. Con. Res. 288, Individuals With Disabilities Education Act anniversary, H10182 [15NO]

H. Res. 23, tribute to Catholic schools, H241 [1FE]

H. Res. 36, support goals and ideals of National Mentoring Month, H357 [8FE]

H. Res. 59, consideration of H. Con. Res. 36, support equal access for military recruiters to institutions of higher education, H310 [2FE]

H. Res. 122, Year of Languages, H997 [8MR]

H. Res. 124, congratulate Jewish communities on seven-year completion of the 11th cycle of daily study of the Talmud, H808 [1MR]

H. Res. 148, Financial Literacy Month, H1797 [6AP]

H. Res. 218, support goals and ideals of National Charter Schools Week, H2751 [3MY]

H. Res. 254, consideration of H.R. 366, Vocational and Technical Education for the Future Act, H2891 [4MY]

H. Res. 455, consideration of H.R. 2123, School Readiness Act, H8253 [22SE]

H. Res. 457, support goals and ideals of National Chemistry Week, H8812 [17OC]

H. Res. 491, support goals and ideals of National Cyber Security Awareness Month, H8815 [17OC]

H. Res. 501, concur with Senate amendment with an amendment to H.R. 3971, QI, TMA, and Abstinence Programs Extension and Hurricane Katrina Unemployment Relief Act, H8946 [19OC]

H.R. 366, Vocational and Technical Education for the Future Act, H2905-H2912 [4MY]

H.R. 758, establish interagency aerospace revitalization task force to develop national strategy for aerospace workforce cultivation, training, and recruitment, H9065 [25OC]

H.R. 856, Federal Youth Coordination Act, H10179 [15NO]

H.R. 1490, National Defense University awarding of degree of Master of Science in Joint Campaign Planning and Strategy, H4147 [7JN]

H.R. 1547, Math and Science Incentive Act, E660 [15AP]

H.R. 1790, Child Medication Safety Act, H10185 [15NO]

H.R. 2123, School Readiness Act, H8287-H8299 [22SE]

H.R. 2132, extend waiver authority relative to student financial assistance during war or other military operation or national emergency, H8111 [20SE]

H.R. 2178, Student Bill of Rights, H3427 [17MY]

H.R. 3169, Pell Grant Hurricane and Disaster Relief Act, H7692 [7SE]

H.R. 3668, Student Grant Hurricane and Disaster Relief Act, H7763 [8SE]

H.R. 3784, Higher Education Extension Act, H8112 [20SE]

H.R. 3863, Natural Disaster Student Aid Fairness Act, H8362 [27SE]

H.R. 3864, Assistance for Individuals With Disabilities Affected by Hurricane Katrina or Rita Act, H8406 [28SE]

H.R. 3971, Social Services Emergency Relief and Recovery Act, H8678 [6OC]

H.R. 3975, Hurricane Regulatory Relief Act, H10235-H10238 [16NO]

H.R. 4525, Second Higher Education Extension Act, H12128 [17DE]

S. 13, Fulfilling Our Duty to America's Veterans Act, S169-S174 [24JA]

S. 15, Quality Education for All Act, S174-S183 [24JA]

S. 43, Montgomery GI Bill Enhancement Act, S230 [24JA]

S. 75, Education Savings for Students Act, S251 [24JA]

S. 76, College Savings Act, S251-S253 [24JA]

S. 89, Strengthen the Public Health Service Act, S257 [24JA]

S. 90, National Center for Social Work Research Act, S257 [24JA]

S. 91, Strengthen Social Work Training Act, S259 [24JA]

S. 92, Psychologists in the Service of the Public Act, S259 [24JA]

S. 117, Loan Forgiveness for Head Start Teachers Act, S301 [24JA]

S. 121, increase death gratuity and other survivors' benefits for Armed Forces members, S311-S313 [24JA]

S. 136, Dept. of the Interior authorization to provide adequate school facilities in Yosemite National Park and adjust the boundaries of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, H11049 [6DE]

S. 136, Dept. of the Interior provision of adequate school facilities in Yosemite National Park and adjust the boundaries of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, S9049, S9051 [26JY]

S. 136, provide adequate school facilities in Yosemite National Park and adjust the boundaries of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, S350 [24JA]

S. 139, Vocational and Technical Entrepreneurship Development Act, S356 [24JA]

S. 141, increase limit on vocational education training to be counted as work activity under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program, S363 [24JA]

S. 168, maintenance funding for public roads used by school buses serving certain Indian reservations, S578 [26JA]

S. 250, Career and Technical Education Improvement Act, S756-S766 [1FE], S2428-S2449 [10MR]

S. 258, Training and Research in Urology Act, S888 [2FE]

S. 263, Paleontological Resources Preservation Act, S892 [2FE], S9035, S9037-S9039 [26JY]

S. 267, Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act reauthorization, S899 [2FE]

S. 268, Training for Realtime Writers Act, S901 [2FE], S7939-S7941 [1JY]

S. 285, Children's Hospitals Educational Equity and Research (CHEER) Act, S9056 [26JY]

S. 286, increase maximum amount of Pell Grant, S987 [3FE]

S. 347, Advance Directives Improvement and Education Act, S1275-S1277 [10FE]

S. 357, Next Generation Hispanic Serving Institutions Act, S1286 [10FE]

S. 368, Responsible Education About Life Act, S1306 [10FE]

S. 379, build capacity at community colleges to meet increased demand while maintaining affordable tuition rates and open-door policies, S1420 [15FE]

S. 409, Federal Youth Coordination Act, S1554 [16FE]

S. 432, Minority Serving Institution Digital and Wireless Technology Opportunity Act, S7942 [1JY]

S. 447, Jornada Experimental Range Transfer Act, S1659 [17FE], S9198 [27JY]

S. 455, American Competitiveness Through International Openness Now (ACTION) Act, S1673-S1675 [17FE]

S. 473, Allied Health Reinvestment Act, S1807-S1810 [28FE]

S. 521, Hepatitis C Epidemic Control and Prevention Act, S2027-S2029 [3MR]

S. 525, Caring for Children Act, S2032-S2037 [3MR]

S. 537, Child Health Care Crisis Relief Act, S2159-S2161 [7MR]

S. 563, Driver Licensing and Education Improvement Act, S2269 [8MR]

S. 570, Advance Directives Education Act, S2386 [9MR]

S. 575, Educational Opportunity for All Act, S2391 [9MR]

S. 666, Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act, S3037-S3053 [17MR]

S. 694, provide for job training grant pilot program, S3156 [4AP]

S. 696, Rural Schools Geography Act, S3204 [5AP]

S. 697, Higher Education Opportunity Through Pell Grant Expansion Act, S3205 [5AP]

S. 724, No Child Left Behind Reform Act, S3295 [6AP]

S. 725, Dept. of Education Child Care Access Means Parents in School Program (CCAMPIS) improvement, S3296 [6AP]

S. 754, Student Aid Reward Act, S3430 [11AP]

S. 759, Make College Affordable Act, S3432 [11AP]

S. 833, Workforce Investment for Next-Generation Technologies (WING) Act, S3829 [18AP]

S. 834, Limited English Proficiency and Integrated Workforce Training Act, S3830 [18AP]

S. 893, Anabolic Steroid Control Act technical corrections, S4162 [25AP]

S. 921, Pathways for All Students To Succeed Act, S4411-S4417 [27AP]

S. 923, TANF Financial Education Promotion Act, S4418 [27AP]

S. 924, Education for Retirement Security Act, S4419 [27AP]

S. 925, promote youth financial education, S4420 [27AP]

S. 990, provide a grant program to support establishment and operation of Teachers Professional Development Institutes, S4875 [10MY]

S. 1000, Palliative Care Training Act, S4944 [11MY]

S. 1017, water resources research and technology institutes grants reauthorization, S5106 [12MY], S10481 [27SE]

S. 1020, Collaborative Opportunities To Mobilize and Promote Education, Technology, and Enterprise (COMPETE) Act, S5111-S5114 [12MY]

S. 1021, Workforce Investment Act reauthorization, S5114-S5153 [12MY]

S. 1023, Digital Opportunity Investment Trust Act, S5156 [12MY]

S. 1028, Military Personnel Financial Services Education Act, S5159 [12MY]

S. 1029, Accessing College Through Comprehensive Early Outreach and State Partnerships Act, S5161-S5163 [12MY]

S. 1030, Financial Aid Form Simplification and Access Act, S5163-S5168 [12MY]

S. 1054, Title I Integrity Act, S5324 [17MY]

S. 1055, No Child Left Behind Improvement Act, S5325-S5328 [17MY]

S. 1089, National Foreign Language Coordination Act, S5544 [19MY]

S. 1101, Improving Head Start Access for Homeless and Foster Children Act, S5785 [23MY]

S. 1107, Head Start Improvements for School Readiness Act, S5791-S5804 [23MY]

S. 1172, Gynecologic Cancer Education and Awareness Act, S6110 [6JN]

S. 1183, 21st Century Federal Pell Grant Plus Act, S6166 [7JN]

S. 1196, Campus Fire Safety Right-To-Know Act, S6229 [8JN]

S. 1204, Getting Results for Advanced Degrees Act, S6235-S6238 [8JN]

S. 1209, Higher Education for Freedom Act, S6304 [9JN]

S. 1210, National Security and Bioenergy Investment Act, S6306-S6311 [9JN]

S. 1211, Foreign Science and Technology Assessment Act, S6313 [9JN]

S. 1212, convey Coast Guard cutter Mackinaw (vessel), upon decommissioning, to the City and County of Cheboygan, MI, for purposes of a museum, S6314 [9JN]

S. 1218, Teacher Excellence for All Children Act, S6323-S6331 [9JN]

S. 1231, National Fund for Excellence in American Indian Education appropriations, S6483 [14JN], S13456 [12DE]

S. 1246, Medical Education Affordability Act, S6492 [14JN]

S. 1247, Youth Service Scholarship Act, S6493 [14JN]

S. 1249, Student Fairness Act, S6661 [15JN]

S. 1255, Generating Opportunity by Forgiving Educational Debt for Service Act, S6742 [16JN]

S. 1267, Gearing Up for Academic Success Act, S6764-S6766 [16JN]

S. 1311, Bus Utility and Safety in School Transportation Opportunity and Purchasing Act, S7378 [24JN]

S. 1325, Improved Nutrition and Physical Activity (IMPACT) Act, S7534-S7537 [28JN]

S. 1342, Veterans Outreach Improvement Act, S7828 [30JN]

S. 1364, Preparing, Recruiting, and Retaining Education Professionals Act, S7859-S7865 [30JN]

S. 1385, Fair Treatment and Due Process Protection Act, S8140-S8142 [12JY]

S. 1429, Improving Access to Education for Students Who Are Homeless or in Foster Care Act, S8560-S8562 [20JY]

S. 1478, Improving Educational Opportunities for All Act, S8829 [25JY]

S. 1483, modify definition of ``Indian student count'' under the Vocational and Technical Education Act, S9054 [26JY]

S. 1492, Chesapeake Bay Environmental Education Pilot Program Act, S8955 [26JY]

S. 1494, NOAA Chesapeake Bay Watershed Monitoring, Education, Training, and Restoration Act, S8957 [26JY]

S. 1521, Teacher Acculturation Act, S9288 [28JY]

S. 1575, Nurse Faculty Education Act, S9496 [29JY]

S. 1614, Higher Education Act programs extension, S9649-S9690 [6SE]

S. 1637, Katrina Emergency Relief Act, S9838-S9844 [8SE]

S. 1715, provide relief for students and institutions affected by Hurricane Katrina, S10123-S10128 [15SE]

S. 1764, provide for continued education of students affected by Hurricane Katrina, S10388 [22SE]

S. 1826, Older Worker Opportunity Act, S11215-S11218 [6OC]

S. 1885, Food Employment Empowerment and Development Program Act, S11480 [18OC]

S. 1930, Inflammatory Bowel Disease Research Act, S12013 [27OC]

S. 1980, Rural Teacher Housing Act, S12610 [9NO]

S. 1983, Abortion Non-Discrimination Act, S12615 [9NO]

S. 2039, Prosecutors and Defenders Incentive Act, S13165 [17NO]

S. 2060, District of Columbia College Access Act extension and improvement, S13370 [18NO]

S. 2071, Community and Rural Medical Residency Preservation Act, S13377 [18NO]

S. 2075, Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors (DREAM) Act, S13386-S13388 [18NO]

S. 2093, provide funds for training in tribal leadership, management, and policy, S13509 [13DE]

S. 2109, National Innovation Act, S13664-S13670 [15DE]

S. 2143, National Science and Mathematics Access To Retain Talent Act, S14065 [19DE]

S. 2149, Summer Term Education Programs for Upward Performance (STEP UP) Act, S14188 [20DE]

S. 2151, Fair Share for Military Children in Public Schools Act, S14190 [20DE]

S. 2158, National Homeland Security Academy Act, S14319-S14321 [21DE]

S. 2163, Armed Forces Education Benefits Improvement Act, S14327 [21DE]

S. Con. Res. 59, White House Fellows Program anniversary, S11579 [19OC]

S. Res. 8, increase maximum amount of Pell Grant, S367 [24JA]

S. Res. 20, National Mentoring Month, S609 [26JA]

S. Res. 28, Year of Foreign Language Study, S822 [1FE], S1693 [17FE]

S. Res. 37, National School Counseling Week, S992 [3FE], S1309 [10FE]

S. Res. 67, Extension Living Well Week, S1810, S1811 [28FE]

S. Res. 68, Read Across America Day, S1810, S1811 [28FE]

S. Res. 88, Financial Literacy Month, S3070, S3087 [17MR]

S. Res. 89, Montana Future Farmers of America anniversary, S3070, S3088 [17MR]

S. Res. 104, People-to-People Engagement in World Affairs Resolution, S3491 [12AP]

S. Res. 119, National Kindergarten Recognition Day, S4160, S4193 [25AP]

S. Res. 121, support goals and ideals of National Better Hearing and Speech Month, S4193 [25AP], S4604 [28AP]

S. Res. 127, support goals and ideals of National Charter Schools Week, S4429, S4435 [27AP]

S. Res. 137, National Child Care Worthy Wage Day, S5171, S5182 [12MY]

S. Res. 145, National Safety Month, S5448 [18MY]

S. Res. 147, National Internet Safety Month, S5449, S5451 [18MY]

S. Res. 155, National Veterans Awareness Week, S5937 [25MY], S7540 [28JN]

S. Res. 160, National Safety Month, S6110, S6112 [6JN]

S. Res. 165, SBA Small Business Development Centers anniversary, S6339 [9JN], S7199 [22JN]

S. Res. 180, support goals and ideals of National Epidermolysis Bullosa Awareness Week, S7318 [23JN]

S. Res. 211, National Dyspraxia Awareness Day, S8986 [26JY]

S. Res. 241, Leukemia, Lymphoma, and Myeloma Awareness Month, S10130, S10151 [15SE]

S. Res. 247, tribute to the Library of Congress James Madison Council and John W. Kluge, S10382, S10389 [22SE]

S. Res. 253, National `It's Academic' Television Quiz Show Day, S10518 [27SE]

S. Res. 255, recognize achievements and contributions of U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Waterfowl Population Survey Program, S10602 [28SE]

S. Res. 255, recognize achievements and contributions of U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Waterfowl Population Survey Program, S12065 [31OC]

S. Res. 256, tribute to Sandra Feldman, S10602, S10623 [28SE]

S. Res. 271, National Character Counts Week, S11326, S11332 [7OC]

S. Res. 285, recognize efforts and contributions of Edmond J. Yunis and other Hispanic scientists, S11746, S11748 [21OC]

S. Res. 304, Year of Polio Education, S12693 [10NO], S13417 [18NO]

S. Res. 308, Year of Study Abroad, S12694, S12709 [10NO]

S. Res. 313, National Methamphetamine Prevention Week, S12852 [15NO]

S. Res. 318, Drive Safer Sunday, S13183 [17NO]

S. Res. 326, Drive Safer Sunday, S13398, S13417 [18NO]

S. Res. 328, Individuals With Disabilities Education Act anniversary, S13399 [18NO]

Transcripts

Foster-Care System Often Ends Up Hurting the Kids It Was Designed To Protect: Minnesota Public Radio, E953 [12MY]

Tributes

Feldman, Sandra, S10168 [19SE], S10292 [21SE]