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Education Finance Incentive Grants Under ESEA Title I

Description: This report estimates the amount of funds that will be awarded to each state according to the formula, and also describes how the grants reward states that have education finance systems with characteristics favored by the formula.
Date: January 28, 2002
Creator: Smole, David P.
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21st Century Community Learning Centers: A History of the Program

Description: This report describes what Twenty-first Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) are. The report also covers the reauthorization of funding for the program in 2002, how grants were awarded, and the essential questions Congress considered when reauthorizing the program. Moreover, the report includes the requirements 21st CCLC projects had to meet to receive the funds.
Date: January 22, 2002
Creator: McCallion, Gail
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Individuals with Disabilities Education Act: Discipline Provisions in P.L. 105-17

Description: Congressional Research Service (CRS) report entailing information about discipline provisions being made to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). This report details the provisions in disciplinary action made to IDEA in the 1997 Amendments to the act. Some of these provisions include the Ten Day Rule, school initiated interim alternative educational placements, and manifestation determination review. The report concludes with more proposed amendments to IDEA since 1997.
Date: January 15, 2002
Creator: Jones, Nancy Lee
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School Choice: Current Legislation

Description: Congressional Research Service (CRS) report entailing information about current legislation in regards to school choice. Topics include, legislation, proposals in the 107th Congress, tax subsidies, block grants, etc..
Date: November 5, 2002
Creator: Smole, David P.
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Federal Tax Benefits for Families' K-12 Education Expenses in the Context of School Choice

Description: This report provides information about the Federal Tax Benefits for Families' K-12 Education Expenses in the Context of School Choice. Some believe that comprehensive school reform is needed to improve the quality of secondary and elementary education.
Date: September 6, 2002
Creator: Levine, Linda & Smole, David P.
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Federal Taxation of Student Aid: An Overview

Description: This report summarizes the current rules regarding federal taxation of financial aid for students enrolled in colleges, universities, and other postsecondary educational institutions.
Date: February 4, 2002
Creator: Levine, Linda & Lyke, Bob
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School Choice: Current Legislation

Description: Congressional Research Service (CRS) report entailing information about current legislation in regards to school choice. Topics include, tax subsidies, block grants, choice over existing programs, etc..
Date: June 28, 2002
Creator: Smole, David P.
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School Choice: Current Legislation

Description: Congressional Research Service (CRS) report entailing information about current legislation in regards to school choice. Topics include, tax subsidies, block grants, choice over existing programs, etc..
Date: August 7, 2002
Creator: Smole, David P.
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School Choice: Current Legislation

Description: Congressional Research Service (CRS) report entailing information about current legislation in regards to school choice. Topics include, legislation, proposals in the 107th Congress, tax subsidies, block grants, etc..
Date: December 9, 2002
Creator: Smole, David P.
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21st Century Community Learning Centers in P.L. 107-110: Background and Funding

Description: Most Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) programs, including the 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) program, expired at the end of FY2000.1 Included in the No Child Left Behind Act is the reauthorization of the 21st CCLC, with, a new location (Title IV, Part B, 21st Century Schools), and several substantive changes. On December 13 and 18, 2001, respectively, the House and Senate adopted the conference version of H.R. 1, The No Child Left Behind Act. The President sign… more
Date: March 4, 2002
Creator: McCallion, Gail
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Foreign Students in the United States: Policies and Legislation

Description: This report examines various issues pertaining to foreign students in the United States. Since the Immigration Act of 1924, the United States has expressly permitted foreign students to study in U.S. institutions. Most foreign students are at least 18 years old and are enrolled in higher education programs. Foreign students are generally considered to enrich cultural diversity of the educational experience for U.S. residents as well as enhance the reputation of U.S. universities as world-class … more
Date: March 28, 2002
Creator: Wasem, Ruth Ellen
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Foreign Students in the United States: Policies and Legislation

Description: This report examines various issues pertaining to foreign students in the United States. Since the Immigration Act of 1924, the United States has expressly permitted foreign students to study in U.S. institutions. Most foreign students are at least 18 years old and are enrolled in higher education programs. Foreign students are generally considered to enrich cultural diversity of the educational experience for U.S. residents as well as enhance the reputation of U.S. universities as world-class … more
Date: September 23, 2002
Creator: Wasem, Ruth Ellen
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School Choice: Current Legislation

Description: Congressional Research Service (CRS) report entailing information about current legislation in regards to school choice. Topics include, legislation, proposals in the 107th Congress, tax subsidies, block grants, etc..
Date: October 7, 2002
Creator: Smole, David P.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Report
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Education Vouchers: Constitutional Issues and Cases

Description: This report details the constitutional standards that currently apply to indirect aid programs and summarizes all of the pertinent state and federal court decisions, including the Ohio case that will be heard by the Supreme Court. On September 25, 2001, the Supreme Court agreed to review a case raising the controversial issue of the constitutionality of education vouchers. In Zelman v. Simmons-Harris the Sixth Circuit held Ohio’s Pilot Scholarship Program, which provided up to $2500 to help low… more
Date: July 16, 2002
Creator: Ackerman, David M.
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Education Vouchers: Constitutional Issues and Cases

Description: This report details the constitutional standards that currently apply to indirect aid programs and summarizes all of the pertinent state and federal court decisions, including the Ohio case that will be heard by the Supreme Court. On September 25, 2001, the Supreme Court agreed to review a case raising the controversial issue of the constitutionality of education vouchers. In Zelman v. Simmons-Harris the Sixth Circuit held Ohio’s Pilot Scholarship Program, which provided up to $2500 to help low… more
Date: September 10, 2002
Creator: Ackerman, David M.
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Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Foreign Students in the United States: Policies and Legislation

Description: This report examines various issues pertaining to foreign students in the United States. Since the Immigration Act of 1924, the United States has expressly permitted foreign students to study in U.S. institutions. Most foreign students are at least 18 years old and are enrolled in higher education programs. Foreign students are generally considered to enrich cultural diversity of the educational experience for U.S. residents as well as enhance the reputation of U.S. universities as world-class … more
Date: September 23, 2002
Creator: Wasem, Ruth Ellen
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Student Drug Testing: Constitutional Issues

Description: Congressional Research Service (CRS) report entailing information about Constitutional issues in regards to student drug testing. Topics include, controversies, the Tecumseh Public School District, Trinadad School District No.1 v. Lopez, etc..
Date: July 15, 2002
Creator: Dale, Charles V.
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School Facilities Infrastructure: Background and Legislative Proposals

Description: Congressional Research Service (CRS) report entailing background information and legislative proposals in regards to school facilities and infrastructure. Topics include, legislative action, enrollment projections and construction, estimates of construction needs, etc..
Date: June 28, 2002
Creator: Boren, Susan
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Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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