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K-12 Education: Highlights of the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 (P.L. 107-110)

Description: This report reviews the impact of extending and amending the Elementary and Secondary Education Act with the No Child Left behind Act of 2001 on federal elementary and secondary education aid programs.
Date: January 9, 2007
Creator: Riddle, Wayne Clifton; Apling, Richard N.; Cooper, Edith Fairman; Irwin, Paul M.; Kuenzi, Jeffrey J.; McCallion, Gail et al.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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K-12 Education: Highlights of the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 (P.L. 107-110)

Description: This report reviews the impact of extending and amending the Elementary and Secondary Education Act with the No Child Left behind Act of 2001 on federal elementary and secondary education aid programs. Updated January 7, 2008.
Date: January 7, 2008
Creator: Riddle, Wayne Clifton; Apling, Richard N.; Kuenzi, Jeffrey J.; McCallion, Gail; Smole, David P. & Walke, Roger
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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America COMPETES Act and the FY2010 Budget

Description: This report discusses in detail the America COMPETES Act, which is intended to increase the nation's investment in research and development (R&D), and in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education. This report discusses the funding increases authorized by the act for various relevant institutions; the act's education activities intended to enhance the skills of STEM educators; and if Congress will continue to similarly fund the Act in the FY2010 budget.
Date: January 29, 2010
Creator: Sargent, John F., Jr.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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America COMPETES Act and the FY2010 Budget

Description: This report discusses in detail the America COMPETES Act, which is intended to increase the nation's investment in research and development (R&D), and in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education. This report discusses the funding increases authorized by the act for various relevant institutions, e.g., the National Science Foundation (NSF); the act's education activities intended to enhance the skills of STEM educators; and if Congress will continue to similarly fund th… more
Date: September 16, 2010
Creator: Sargent, John F., Jr.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Monitoring Foreign Students in the United States: The Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS)

Description: Congressional Research Service (CRS) report entailing information about the student and exchange visitor information system (SEVIS), in regards to monitoring foreign students in the United States. Topics include, a legislative history of the student monitoring system, SEVIS, technical and legal issues, etc..
Date: October 20, 2004
Creator: Siskin, Alison
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Charter School Programs Authorized by the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA Title V-B): A Primer

Description: This report provides an overview of each of the three charter school programs included in Title V-B of the Elementary and Secondary Education ActE (SEA). It also discusses national activities that are authorized under Title V-B-1. It concludes with a discussion of substantive changes that have been made to these programs through annual appropriations acts since FY2010.
Date: April 22, 2014
Creator: Skinner, Rebecca R.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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CRS Issue Statement on Elementary and Secondary Education

Description: This report discusses about the primary issue of concern to the congress in elementary and secondary education. It further discusses about federal government strategies to support the education of elementary and secondary students in the United States.
Date: January 12, 2010
Creator: Skinner, Rebecca R.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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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.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Military Base Closures and the Impact Aid Program for Education

Description: This report provides a brief overview of the Impact Aid program, including the calculation of Impact Aid payments to local educational agencies (LEA), and an overview of the Base Realignment and Closing (BRAC) recommendations. This is followed by a discussion of the potential effects of the BRAC recommendations on LEAs that will both lose and gain students as a result of the changes. The report concludes with a brief discussion of actions that have been taken by LEAs in anticipation of large in… more
Date: January 23, 2006
Creator: Skinner, Rebecca R.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Military Base Closures and the Impact Aid Program for Education

Description: This report provides a brief overview of the Impact Aid program, including the calculation of Impact Aid payments to local educational agencies (LEA), and an overview of the Base Realignment and Closing (BRAC) recommendations. This is followed by a discussion of the potential effects of the BRAC recommendations on LEAs that will both lose and gain students as a result of the changes. The report concludes with a brief discussion of actions that have been taken by LEAs in anticipation of large in… more
Date: September 7, 2006
Creator: Skinner, Rebecca R.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Impact Aid for Public K-12 Education: Reauthorization Under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act

Description: Congressional Research Service (CRS) report entailing information about the reauthorization of Impact Aid for public K-12 education under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA). This report goes over recent appropriations of the act, as well as detailing how Impact Aid payments are made. Additionally, the report is meant to be updated when the 110th congress sees fit to make amendments and expand the ESEA.
Date: March 21, 2008
Creator: Skinner, Rebecca R. & Apling, Richard N.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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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.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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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.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Education-Related Hurricane Relief: Legislative Action

Description: This report provides an overview of the waivers that have been granted by the Department of Education in response to the Gulf Coast hurricanes; three public laws that have been enacted, specifically to provide financial relief to postsecondary students and institutions of higher education; and education-related hurricane relief provisions included in FY2006 defense appropriations. For K-12 education, the latter provides several waivers of existing requirements and appropriates $1.4 billion, pri… more
Date: January 12, 2006
Creator: Skinner, Rebecca R.; Apling, Richard N.; Irwin, Paul M.; Smole, David P.; Mercer, Charmaine & Kuenzi, Jeffrey J.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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