H.R. 1202 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
Moment of Quiet Reflection in Schools Act
H.R. 1202 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) was introduced on Mar 11, 2003, sponsored by David Scott with 62 co-sponsors.
During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Mar 11, 2003
- Co-sponsors
- 62
- Policy area
- Education
What it does
Moment of Quiet Reflection in Schools Act - Amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA) to require each local educational agency (LEA), if it receives ESEA funds, to ensure that the teacher in charge of each classroom in each school served by the LEA conducts a brief period of quiet reflection for not more than 60 seconds with the participation of all the students assembled in the classroom, at the opening…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
David Scott (D-GA). Co-sponsors: 17 Democrats, 45 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 11, 2003
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Education Reform. (Mar 31, 2003)
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- H.R. 5186: Taxpayer-Teacher Protection Act of 2004
- H.R. 1350: Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004
- H.R. 5360: American History and Civics Education Act of 2004
- H.R. 236: Student Bill of Rights
- H.R. 490: Instructional Materials Accessibility Act of 2003
- H.R. 501: Nurse Loan Forgiveness Act of 2003
Committees
- Education and the Workforce Committee
More
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