H.R. 2668 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to reduce class size through the use of fully qualified teachers, and for other purposes.
H.R. 2668 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) was introduced on Jun 11, 2007, sponsored by David Wu with 51 co-sponsors.
During the 110th Congress (2007–2008), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jun 11, 2007
- Co-sponsors
- 51
- Policy area
- Education
What it does
Amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to establish a grants program to reduce class size through the use of fully-qualified teachers. Allots funds to states and local educational agencies to recruit, hire, and train additional teachers, in order to: (1) reduce class sizes nationally, in grades one through three, to an average of 18 students per classroom; and (2) improve teaching in those grades so that all…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
David Wu (D-OR). Co-sponsors: 46 Democrats, 5 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJun 11, 2007
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education. (Jul 24, 2007)
More bills from David Wu in the 110th Congress
Other Education bills in the 110th Congress
- S. 1704: First Higher Education Extension Act of 2007
- S. 1868: Second Higher Education Extension Act of 2007
- H.R. 2669: College Cost Reduction and Access Act
- H.R. 3625: To make permanent the waiver authority of the Secretary of Education with respect to student…
- S. 2258: Third Higher Education Extension Act of 2007
- H.R. 1429: Improving Head Start for School Readiness Act of 2007
- S. 2371: A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to make technical corrections.
- S. 2733: Higher Education Extension Act of 2008
- H.R. 5715: Ensuring Continued Access to Student Loans Act of 2008
- S. 2929: A bill to temporarily extend the programs under the Higher Education Act of 1965.
Committees
- Education and the Workforce Committee
More
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