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21st Century Community Learning Centers: Background and Funding

Description: This report summarizes the reauthorized Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) which contains the 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) program. The report covers the history of the ESEA as well as what is new in the reauthorization. Moreover, the report includes how grants are selected now, and the new focus of the program which is now exclusively for after-school-hours activities for children.
Date: February 5, 2008
Creator: McCallion, Gail
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The Education of Students with Disabilities: Alignment Between the Elementary and Secondary Education Act and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act

Description: This report focuses on four broad policy issues within both the ESEA and IDEA, which potentially create differing expectations or requirements for schools and teachers educating students with disabilities.
Date: October 31, 2011
Creator: Lomax, Erin D. & Lordeman, Ann
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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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Distance Education and Title IV of the Higher Education Act: Policy, Practice, and Reauthorization

Description: This report explores the growth of DE into a significant component of the modern post secondary education landscape and then examines a number of issues involved in the debate surrounding HEA reauthorization.
Date: January 21, 2005
Creator: Kuenzi, Jeffrey J.; Skinner, Rebecca R. & Smole, David P.
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The Education of Students with Disabilities: Alignment Between the Elementary and Secondary Education Act and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act

Description: This report focuses on four broad policy issues within both the ESEA and IDEA, which potentially create differing expectations or requirements for schools and teachers educating students with disabilities.
Date: January 10, 2013
Creator: Lordeman, Ann & Skinner, Rebecca R.
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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: December 10, 2007
Creator: Haddal, Chad C.
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Administration’s Proposal to Reauthorize the Elementary and Secondary Education Act: Comparison to Current Law

Description: This report discusses the challenges and consequences of reauthorizing the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA). Moreover, the report outlines the Department of Education's (ED) ideas for reform in the reauthorization. Finally, the reforms are compared to the current policy the ESEA possesses.
Date: January 14, 2013
Creator: Skinner, Rebecca R.; Dortch, Cassandria; Kuenzi, Jeffrey J. & 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: September 23, 2002
Creator: Wasem, Ruth Ellen
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Adult Education and Family Literacy Act, Title II of the Workforce Investment Act of 1998, P.L. 105-220

Description: This report is concerned with the federal adult education and literacy programs authorized by the Adult Education and Family Literacy Act (AEFLA). The report covers funding and spending in the program and how it is budgeted. The report also discusses the consequences of the AEFLA repealing the Adult Education Act (AEA) but continuing some of the programs that were under it.
Date: March 25, 1999
Creator: Irwin, Paul M.
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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: January 31, 2008
Creator: Haddal, Chad C.
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Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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ESEA Reauthorization Proposals in the 113th Congress: Comparison of Major Features

Description: Congressional Research Service (CRS) report entailing a comparison of major features in regards to ESEA Reauthorization Proposals in the 113th Congress. Topics include, accountability for student achievement, teacher quality and performance, targeted support versus block grants, etc..
Date: July 12, 2013
Creator: Skinner, Rebecca R.; Kuenzi, Jeffrey J. & Dortch, Cassandria
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ESEA Reauthorization Proposals in the 114th Congress: Selected Key Issues

Description: Congressional Research Service (CRS) report entailing information about selected key issues in regards to ESEA Reauthorization Proposals in the 114th Congress. Topics include, accountability for student achievement, fiscal accountability, etc..
Date: May 14, 2015
Creator: Skinner, Rebecca R. & Kuenzi, Jeffrey J.
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Educational Testing: Implementation of ESEA Title I-A Requirements Under the No Child Left Behind Act

Description: Congressional Research Service (CRS) report entailing information about implementation of ESEA Title I-A Requirements under the No Child Left Behind Act, in regards to educational testing. Topics include, state assessment grants, testing program costs, assessment requirements, etc..
Date: October 26, 2005
Creator: Riddle, Wayne C.
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Educational Testing: Implementation of ESEA Title I-A Requirements Under the No Child Left Behind Act

Description: Congressional Research Service (CRS) report entailing information about implementation of ESEA Title I-A Requirements under the No Child Left Behind Act, in regards to educational testing. Topics include, state assessment grants, testing program costs, assessment requirements, etc..
Date: February 5, 2010
Creator: Skinner, Rebecca R. & Caffrey, Erin D.
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Educational Testing: Implementation of ESEA Title I-A Requirements Under the No Child Left Behind Act

Description: Congressional Research Service (CRS) report entailing information about implementation of ESEA Title I-A Requirements under the No Child Left Behind Act, in regards to educational testing. Topics include, state assessment grants, testing program costs, assessment requirements, etc..
Date: October 31, 2008
Creator: Riddle, Wayne C.
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Elementary and Secondary Education Act Reauthorization: Comparison of Proposed Charter School Legislation (H.R. 2218) and Current Law

Description: Congressional Research Service (CRS) report entailing a comparison of proposed charter school legislation (H.R. 2218) and current law, in regards to the Elementary and Secondary Education Act's reauthorization. Topics include, a comparison of provisions, changes made to structure, etc..
Date: September 2, 2011
Creator: Skinner, Rebecca R.
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Elementary and Secondary Education Act Reauthorization: Data Options for the English Language Acquisition State Grants Formula (Title III-A)

Description: Congressional Research Service (CRS) report entailing information about data options for the English Language Acquisition State Grants Formula (Title III-A) in regards to the Elementary and Secondary Education Act. Topics include, additional LEP data considerations, census data, a description of allocations etc..
Date: January 18, 2012
Creator: Dortch, Cassandria
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Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Individuals with Disabilities Education Act: Amendment Contained in S. 254, 106th Congress

Description: Congressional Research Service (CRS) report entailing information about an amendment made to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). The amendment outlines the most effective disciplinary actions to be made towards children with disabilities who exhibit violent or dangerous behaviors.
Date: June 8, 1999
Creator: Jones, Nancy Lee
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Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA): Analysis of Changes Made by P.L. 108-446

Description: Congressional Research Service (CRS) report entailing an analysis of changes made to the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA). Changes to the act include: changes is compliance monitoring to focus on student performance, changes to safeguarding, and a requirement that all special education teachers be highly educated. There are tables on page 4 and page 8, with the report concluding with other miscellaneous provisions.
Date: January 23, 2007
Creator: Apling, Richard N. & Jones, Nancy Lee
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Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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