All Year School Study Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Feb 12, 2014)
All Year School Study Act - Amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to direct the Secretary of Education to carry out a multi-year pilot program awarding four grants to states, local educational agencies, or other public entities to establish or expand year-round education programs at public elementary or secondary schools that focus on raising student achievement.
Allows grantees to increase the salaries of teachers participating in the year-round education programs, but by no more than 100%.
Requires the Secretary to give priority to grant applicants that: (1) propose to carry out year-round education activities that emphasize science, technology, engineering, and mathematics; and (2) target high-poverty areas and low-performing schools.
Directs the Secretary to enter into a contract for an independent evaluation of the pilot program's effectiveness.
What just happenedFeb 12, 2014
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateFeb 12, 2014
- Feb 12, 2014IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
- Feb 12, 2014IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate