DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Bills and resolutions

Colleges and universities: make college more affordable by expanding and enhancing financial aid options and providing loan forgiveness opportunities for public service employees (see S. 2243), S510 [2FE]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (see H.R. 5647), H4327 [20JN]

Discrimination: urge withdrawal of changes contained in the ``Additional Clarification of Intercollegiate Athletics Policy—Three-Part Test-Part Three'' that harm Title IX (see H. Res. 735), H1130 [16MR]

Education: improve the academic competitiveness of U.S. students (see H.R. 5502), H3307 (see H.R. 5502), H3359 [25MY]

———make college more afffordable, fulfill commitments to fully fund certain education programs, and reject proposed education budget cuts (see S. Res. 395), S1965 [9MR]

———modernize education system to arm individuals with 21st century knowledge and skills in order to preserve the economic and national security of the U.S. (see S. 3502), S5779 [13JN]

———provide adequate and equitable educational opportunities for students in State public school systems (see S. 2828), S4695 [17MY]

———provide student borrowers with basic rights, including the right to timely information about their loans and the right to make fair and reasonable loan payments (see S. 3255), S5341 [26MY]

———reduce student loan interest rates, authorize Pell Grant funding, allow loan consolidation, and provide for Federal Direct Loan Program administrative account (see S. 2573), S3211 [6AP]

———support Greater Opportunities for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (GO-STEM) programs (see H. Con. Res. 421), H3308 (see H. Con. Res. 421), H3360 [25MY]

Higher Education Act: extend programs (see H.R. 4911), H866 [9MR] (see H.R. 5603), H4008 [14JN]

Holocaust: make grants to educational organizations for Holocaust educational programs (see S. 2651), S3506 [25AP]

Hurricanes: extend period during which a State or local educational agency may obligate temporary emergency impact aid for elementary and secondary school students displaced by Hurricanes Katrina or Rita (see H.R. 5354), H2584 [11MY]

Illinois: permit certain school districts to be reconstituted for purposes of determining assistance under the Impact Aid Program (see S. 2445), S2313 [16MR] (see H.R. 4972), H1127 [16MR]

Impact Aid Program: revise limitation on special payments (see S. 3530), S5950 [15JN] (see H.R. 5093), H1561 [5AP]

Information services: establish and maintain public website with a database of available scholarships, fellowships, and financial assistance programs in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (see H.R. 5139), H1678 [6AP]

Local government: authorize grants to States and local educational agencies to establish teacher mentoring programs (see H.R. 4773), H387 [16FE]

Letters

American University governance issues: Senator Grassley, Committee on Finance (Senate), S4691 [17MY]

College access and job training programs funding through closing certain tax loopholes: Alisa Abadinsky, Coalition of Higher Education Assistance Organizations, S2093 [14MR]

———Andy Van Kleunen, Workforce Alliance, S2092 [14MR]

———Cyndy Littlefield, Association of Jesuit Colleges & Universities, S2092 [14MR]

———Diane Shust and Randall Moody, National Education Association, S2182 [15MR]

———George R. Boggs, American Association of Community Colleges, S2183 [15MR]

———Hector Garza, National Council for Community and Education Partnerships, S2183 [15MR]

———Joyce Smith, National Association for College Admission Counseling, S2183 [15MR]

———Kimberly A. Green, National Association of State Directors of Career Technical Education Consortium, S2183 [15MR]

———Luke Swarthout, State PIRGs' Higher Education Project, and Jasmine Harris, U.S. Student Association, S2093 [14MR]

Greater Opportunities for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (GO-STEM) programs: Representative Boehlert, Committee on Science (House), H3448 [7JN]

———Representative McKeon, Committee on Education and the Workforce (House), H3448 [7JN]

Increase number of teachers qualified to teach advanced placement courses and establish adjunct teaching corps in math, science, and critical foreign languages: E. Ann Nalley, American Chemical Society, H1271 [29MR]

———John J. Castellani, Business Roundtable (organization), H1272 [29MR]

———Lezlee Westine, Technet (advocacy group), H1271 [29MR]

———R. Bruce Josten, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, H1272 [29MR]

———Rhett Dawson, Information Technology Industry Council, H1271 [29MR]

No Child Left Behind Act: Diane Shust and Randall Moody, National Education Association, S2246 [16MR]

———Kristor W. Cowan, American Federation of Teachers, S2246 [16MR]

Student financial aid programs funding: David Ward and David Warren, Student Aid Alliance, S2092 [14MR]

———Mimi Lufkin, National Alliance for Partnerships in Equity, S2093 [14MR]

Student loan costs and interest rates, E502 [4AP]

Lists

Organizations supporting Kennedy amendment to S. Con. Res. 83, setting forth the Federal budget for 2006-2011, on college access and job training programs funding, S2067 [14MR]

Remarks in House

Academic Competitiveness Grant Program: funding, H59 [1FE]

Alameda, CA: Amelia Earhart Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education No Child Left Behind-Blue Ribbon Schools award, E25 [31JA]

Children and youth: provide for programs and activities on the prevention of underage drinking, H1436 [4AP]

———provide for programs and activities on the prevention of underage drinking (H.R. 864), H1874 [27AP], H3012 [22MY]

Colleges and universities: create a grant program to provide for fire alarm detection systems in eligible college and university buildings and dormitories, H1264 [29MR]

———eliminate certain reporting requirements and eliminate ability for States to become recognized accreditors, H1327, H1336, H1337 [30MR]

———establish pregnant and parenting student services offices, H1278, H1279 [29MR]

———establish sustainability programs at institutions of higher education, H1267 [29MR]

———make college more affordable by expanding and enhancing financial aid options, H4014 [15JN]

———require institutions that receive Federal funding to submit an annual report detailing use of racial and ethnic preferences in admissions policies, H1339, H1340 [30MR]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations, H2695, H2698, H2699 [17MY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 3010), conference report, E66 [1FE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 5647), H4221, H4222, H4223, H4224, H4226 [20JN], H4332, H4333, H4334, H4335 [21JN], H4426, H4495, H4496 [22JN], E1209 [20JN]

Disabled: allow students with mental disabilities access to Federal work study funds for enrollment in postsecondary education programs, H1280, H1281 [29MR]

———submit study of students with learning disabilities in higher education and encourage primary and secondary students with learning disabilities to pursue higher education, H1222 [29MR]

Education: establish a national teaching fellowship program to encourage individuals to enter, and remain, in the field of teaching at public schools, H1359 [30MR]

———expand student loan forgiveness opportunities for public service employees, H1265, H1266 [29MR]

———funding, H218 [8FE], H315 [15FE], H649 [8MR], H1307, H1312 [29MR], H1433, H1434 [4AP], H1458 [5AP], H1596 [6AP], H2493 [10MY], H2694-H2696 [17MY], H4948 [10JY], H5102 [12JY]

———student financial aid programs, H228 [14FE], H512 [2MR], H1212, H1215, H1217, H1307 [29MR], H1325 [30MR], E146 [14FE], E611 [26AP]

———student loan programs, H55, H59 [1FE], H217, H218 [8FE], H512, H551 [2MR], H1217 [29MR], H4214, H4215 [19JN], H4390 [21JN]

———support Greater Opportunities for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (GO-STEM) programs (H. Con. Res. 421), H3445-H3449 [7JN]

Federal aid programs: provide grants for regional workshops designed to permit educators to share successful strategies for mathematics and science instruction in elementary and secondary schools, H1266, H1267 [29MR]

———recruit, select, train, and support a national teachers corps in underserved communities, H1276, H1277 [29MR]

Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP): funding, H1217 [29MR]

Higher Education Act: extend programs (H.R. 4911), H880, H881 [14MR]

———extend programs (H.R. 5603), H4338-H4340 [21JN], E1273 [26JN]

———increase teacher capacity and supply in areas affected by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, H1215 [29MR]

Hurricanes: extend period during which a State or local educational agency may obligate temporary emergency impact aid for elementary and secondary school students displaced by Hurricanes Katrina or Rita (H.R. 5354), H2967-H2969 [22MY]

Illinois: permit certain school districts to be reconstituted for purposes of determining assistance under the Impact Aid Program (H.R. 4972), E390 [16MR]

Information services: establish and maintain public website with a database of available scholarships, fellowships, and financial assistance programs in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (H.R. 5139), E549 [6AP]

National Youth Sports Program: funding, E228 [28FE]

Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities State Grant Program: funding, H163 [8FE]

San Mateo, CA: Hillsdale High School recipient of Dept. of Education No Child Left Behind-Blue Ribbon Schools award, E104 [8FE]

Teachers: increase number qualified to teach advanced placement courses and establish adjunct teaching corps in math, science, and critical foreign languages, H1269-H1272 [29MR], E487 [30MR], E512 [4AP]

TRIO Programs: funding, H1214, H1217, H1219 [29MR]

Remarks in Senate

Baisden, Budro: National Writing Project (organization) and Rural School and Community Trust (organization) Poetry of Rural Places writing competition award recipient, S4615 [16MY]

Budget: increase advance appropriations allowance for health, education and training, and low-income programs, S2096-S2100 [14MR], S2184 [15MR], S2254 [16MR]

Colleges and universities: extend alternative minimum tax relief for college tuition, S1119 [13FE]

———make college more affordable by expanding and enhancing financial aid options, S6595 [28JN]

———make college more affordable by expanding and enhancing financial aid options and providing loan forgiveness opportunities for public service employees (S. 2243), S513 [2FE]

Dept. of Defense: establish Troops to Nurse Teachers Pilot Program, S5910-S5913 [15JN]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 3010), conference report, S9 [18JA]

Education: college access and job training programs funding through closing certain tax loopholes, S2066-S2072, S2092, S2093 [14MR], S2182 [15MR]

———funding, S785 [8FE], S2002 [13MR], S2245, S2259, S2264 [16MR], S4549 [15MY]

———modernize education system to arm individuals with 21st century knowledge and skills in order to preserve the economic and national security of the U.S. (S. 3502), S5795 [13JN]

———provide adequate and equitable educational opportunities for students in State public school systems (S. 2828), S4703 [17MY]

———provide student borrowers with basic rights, including the right to timely information about their loans and the right to make fair and reasonable loan payments (S. 3255), S5344 [26MY]

———reduce student loan interest rates, authorize Pell Grant funding, allow loan consolidation, and provide for Federal Direct Loan Program administrative account (S. 2573), S3201-S3203 [6AP], S6552 [27JN]

Higher Education Act: extend programs (H.R. 4911), S2393 [16MR], S2426 [27MR], S2480 [28MR], S6552 [27JN]

———extend programs (H.R. 5603), S6462 [23JN]

Holocaust: make grants to educational organizations for Holocaust educational programs (S. 2651), S3513 [25AP]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: funding, S2072-S2074, S2094 [14MR], S2264 [16MR]

Presidential appointments: nominations considered and confirmed en bloc, S2047 [13MR], S4843 [19MY]

Presidential Scholar Program: tribute to honorees from Alabama, S5715 [12JN]

Taxation: extend above-the-line deduction for college tuition and fees, S1117 [13FE]

Reports filed

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 5647) (H. Rept. 109-515), H4327 [20JN]

Higher Education Act Programs Extension: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 1614) (S. Rept. 109-218), S1539 [28FE]

Nomination of Kent D. Talbert To Be Dept. of Education General Counsel: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate), S1893 [8MR], S4695 [17MY]

Nomination of Michell C. Clark To Be Assistant Sec. of Education for Management: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate), S1893 [8MR]

Resolutions by organizations

Education funding: North Carolina House of Representatives, H5103 [12JY]

Statements

Increase in Advance Appropriations Allowance for Health, Education and Training, and Low-Income Programs: Senator Specter, S2098 [14MR]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 421, support Greater Opportunities for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (GO-STEM) programs, H3446 [7JN]

H.R. 4911, Higher Education Extension Act, H880 [14MR]

H.R. 5603, Second Higher Education Extension Act, H4338 [21JN]

S. 2445, permit certain Illinois school districts to be reconstituted for purposes of determining assistance under the Impact Aid Program, S2337 [16MR]

S. 2573, Reverse the Raid on Student Aid Act, S3234 [6AP]

S. 2828, Student Bill of Rights, S4703-S4706 [17MY]

S. 3502, New National Defense Education Act, S5796-S5810 [13JN]

S. Res. 395, American Competitiveness Through Education (ACE) Resolution, S1971 [9MR]