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Tuesday, June 5, 2012

Major Bill Actions in Education H.R.5836: Veterans and Service Members Educational Benefits Safety Act - OpenCongress

H.R.5836: Veterans and Service Members Educational Benefits Safety Act - U.S. Congress - OpenCongress:
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Bill Introduced: H.R.5836 Veterans and Service Members Educational Benefits Safety Act

To prohibit institutions of higher education that have a cohort default rate of 30 percent or more from receiving veterans' education benefits, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.5834 National Education for Service Heritage Act

To require each State receiving assistance under the Higher Education Act of 1965 to charge in-State tuition rates at public institutions of higher education in the State to the dependent children of individuals who have served on active duty for at least 15 years and whose domicile is in the State.

Bill Introduced: H.R.5801 U.S. LEADS Act

To provide interest-free deferment on unsubsidized student loans made to recent college students during periods when the national unemployment rate is above 7 percent and other periods of deferment.

Bill Introduced: H.R.5812 Investing in Our Student's Future Act

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans.

Bill Introduced: H.R.5789 SLICE Act

To authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to implement a certain interim final or final rule regarding nutrition programs under the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act and the Child Nutrition Act of 1966.

Bill Introduced: S.3173 A bill to allow funds under title II of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to be used to provide training to school personnel regarding how to recognize child sexual abuse.

A bill to allow funds under title II of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to be used to provide training to school personnel regarding how to recognize child sexual abuse.

Bill Introduced: H.R.5732 To authorize a competitive grant program to implement and evaluate digital learning in rural locales.

To authorize a competitive grant program to implement and evaluate digital learning in rural locales.

Bill Introduced: H.R.5546 State and Local Funding Flexibility Act

To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to provide States and high-need local educational agencies with flexibility in using Federal funds provided under such Act, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.5436 Engaging Students Through Service Learning Act

To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to authorize a national elementary and secondary service-learning program that promotes student academic achievement, and for other purposes.