Report: the Women's Caucus policy agenda:
Source: Women's Caucus Agenda-106th Congress
The teams of the Women’s Caucus are charged with advancing action on their designated issues in a bipartisan manner. Legislation from Team 4. EDUCATION
HR455—Teacher Technology Training Act of 1999—A bill to provide grants to local education agencies to provide integrated classroom-related computer training for elementary and secondary school teachers. (Capps)
HR645—Teacher Technology Training Act of 1999—A bill to require states to incorporate technology requirements in teacher training content and performance standards. (Morella)
HR1307—After-School Children’s Education (ACE) Act—A bill to provide for grants, a national clearinghouse of information and a GAO report on the quality and availability of after school programs. (Castle)
HR1129—A bill to remove the 60 month limitation for taking a tax deduction of student loan interest. (Mink)
HR1456—A bill to improve the National Writing Project program. (Miller-CA)
HR637—Gifted and Talented Students Education Act of 1999—A bill to make improvements and expand the gifted and talented program. (Gallegly)
The Caucus has also identified the following as priority areas:
School Construction Funding
Alternative Teacher Certification
School Violence
Support of Title I of ESEA
Gender Equity in Education
School Counselors
Topic: Education
Headline: Supported funding for teacher training & other initiatives
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