H R 3248 in Congressional Session 105

Official Summary

 

Bill Number : H R 3248

 

Title : To provide dollars to the classroom.

 

SUMMARY AS OF:
9/18/1998--Passed House amended.    (There are 2 other summaries) TABLE OF CONTENTS:

Title I:

Improvement of Classroom Services and Activities

Title II:

Miscellaneous Provisions Dollars to the Classroom Act -

Title I:

Improvement of Classroom Services and Activities - Authorizes the Secretary of Education to award grants to States for use by States and local educational agencies (LEAs) to improve classroom services and activities for students.

(Sec. 102)

Requires reservation of specified portions of title I funds for: (1) outlying areas, to be distributed on the basis of their relative need; and (2) the Secretary of the Interior for programs in schools operated or funded by the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Sets forth a formula for distribution of title I funds to States, including a hold harmless provision with respect to amounts received under current formula grant programs (which are under specified Acts and programs repealed by this Act). Requires States to distribute at least 95 percent of allotted funds to LEAs. Requires States and LEAs to use title I funds to supplement and not to supplant funds from non-Federal sources. Requires State annual reports to the Secretary and specified congressional committees to be made available to parents and the public.

(Sec. 103)

Requires States to consider certain factors when distributing funds within the State. Sets forth hold-harmless provisions for LEAs with respect to: (1) current formula grant programs; and (2) funds the LEA is eligible to receive during FY 1999 through 2000, under multiyear awards made prior to enactment of this Act. Lists local uses of title I funds. Requires LEAs to involve parents and members of the public in planning for the use of title I funds.

(Sec. 104)

Provides for participation of private school children and teachers in title I activities and services.

(Sec. 106)

Declares that nothing in this title shall be construed to authorize any Federal officer or employee to require, direct, or control a State, LEA, or school's specific instructional content of pupil performance standards and assessments, curriculum, or program of instruction as a condition of eligibility to receive funds under this title. Prohibits the Secretary from issuing any regulation regarding the type of classroom activities or services that may be assisted under this title. Provides that LEAs shall not be required to provide services under this title through a particular instructional method or in a particular instructional setting in order to receive funding under this title.

(Sec. 107)

Repeals the following programs under the Goals 2000: Educate America Act: (1) State and local education systemic improvement; (2) parental assistance; and (3) international education exchange and study. Repeals the following programs under the School-to-Work Opportunities Act of 1994: (1) school-to-work opportunities system development and implementation grants to States; (2) Federal implementation grants to local partnerships; and (3) national programs. Repeals the following programs under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA): (1) demonstrations of innovative practices; (2) innovative elementary school transition projects; (3) Dwight D. Eisenhower Professional Development Program, including national programs and State and local activities; (4) Technology for Education, including national programs, State and local programs for school technology resources, Star Schools, Ready-to-Learn Television, telecommunications demonstration project for mathematics, elementary mathematics and science equipment, and elementary and secondary school library media resources; (5) Magnet Schools Assistance; (6) Women's Educational Equity; (7) Innovative Education Program Strategies; (8) Native Hawaiians Education; (9) Alaska Native Education; (10) Fund for the Improvement of Education; (11) Gifted and Talented Education; (12) Arts in Education; (13) Civic Education; (14) Allen J. Ellender Fellowship Program (Close-Up programs for middle and secondary school students and teachers); (15) 21st Century Community Learning Centers; (16) Urban and Rural Education Assistance; (17) National Writing Project; (18) Extended Time for Learning and Longer School Year; (19) Comprehensive Regional Assistance Centers; and (20) Eisenhower Math and Science Regional Consortia. Repeals the Education for Homeless Children program under the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act.

(Sec. 108)

Authorizes appropriations.

Title II:

Miscellaneous Provisions - Authorizes the Secretary to waive statutory or regulatory requirements for a State educational agency (SEA), LEA, or school under certain conditions for specified programs under ESEA and the Carl D. Perkins Vocational and Applied Technology Education Act.

(Sec. 201)

Education Flexibility Partnership Demonstration Act - Authorizes the Secretary to allow all 50 States to participate in the Education Flexibility Partnership Demonstration Act program (currently under title III of the Goals 2000: Educate America Act, which is repealed by this Act). Directs the Secretary to: (1) review the progress of agencies or schools affected by waivers under title II; and (2) publish and disseminate the decision to grant, or to authorize SEAs to issue, such waivers.

(Sec. 202)

Amends ESEA to eliminate criteria which a school must meet in order for its LEA to use funds for schoolwide programs at that school.

Votes

Title : To provide dollars to the classroom.
Votes in the US Senate
This Bill was not Voted in the US Senate
Votes in the US House
Roll NumberVote DateQuestionDescriptionVote Result
4521998-09-18On Passage To Provide Dollars to the ClassroomP
4511998-09-18On Agreeing to the Amendment Martinez of California AmendmentF
4501998-09-18On Agreeing to the Amendment Mink of Hawaii AmendmentF

Sponsors

 
Congressional Sponsors of H R 3248
 
Bill Number : H R 3248
Title : To provide dollars to the classroom.
Sponsor: Rep Pitts, Joseph R. [PA-16] (introduced 2/24/1998)      
, ALPHABETICAL [followed by Cosponsors withdrawn]:     (Sort: by date)

    Rep Aderholt, Robert B. [AL-4] - 6/23/1998

    Rep Armey, Richard K. [TX-26] - 2/24/1998

    Rep Bachus, Spencer [AL-6] - 2/24/1998

    Rep Baker, Richard H. [LA-6] - 2/24/1998

    Rep Ballenger, Cass [NC-10] - 3/19/1998

    Rep Barr, Bob [GA-7] - 6/9/1998

    Rep Bass, Charles F. [NH-2] - 2/24/1998

    Rep Bliley, Tom [VA-7] - 7/22/1998

    Rep Blunt, Roy [MO-7] - 2/24/1998

    Rep Boehner, John A. [OH-8] - 2/24/1998

    Rep Bono Mack, Mary [CA-44] - 9/9/1998

    Rep Brady, Kevin [TX-8] - 7/29/1998

    Rep Bryant, Ed [TN-7] - 2/24/1998

    Rep Bunning, Jim [KY-4] - 9/11/1998

    Rep Burton, Dan [IN-6] - 3/19/1998

    Rep Buyer, Stephen E. [IN-5] - 7/29/1998

    Rep Calvert, Ken [CA-43] - 4/1/1998

    Rep Cannon, Chris [UT-3] - 3/12/1998

    Rep Chabot, Steve [OH-1] - 2/24/1998

    Rep Chambliss, Saxby [GA-8] - 2/24/1998

    Rep Chenoweth, Helen [ID-1] - 2/24/1998

    Rep Christian-Green, Donna M. [VI] - 6/19/1998

    Rep Coburn, Tom A. [OK-2] - 2/24/1998

    Rep Collins, Mac [GA-3] - 7/24/1998

    Rep Cook, Merrill [UT-2] - 2/24/1998

    Rep Cooksey, John [LA-5] - 2/24/1998

    Rep Crapo, Mike [ID-2] - 3/19/1998

    Rep Cubin, Barbara [WY] - 7/16/1998

    Rep DeLay, Tom [TX-22] - 2/24/1998

    Rep Dickey, Jay [AR-4] - 2/24/1998

    Rep Doolittle, John T. [CA-4] - 3/3/1998

    Rep Dreier, David [CA-28] - 7/22/1998

    Rep Emerson, Jo Ann [MO-8] - 2/24/1998

    Rep English, Phil [PA-21] - 2/24/1998

    Rep Ensign, John [NV-1] - 7/24/1998

    Rep Forbes, Michael P. [NY-1] - 3/25/1998

    Rep Franks, Bob [NJ-7] - 6/23/1998

    Rep Gibbons, Jim [NV-2] - 3/3/1998

    Rep Gillmor, Paul E. [OH-5] - 2/24/1998

    Rep Gingrich, Newt [GA-6] - 2/26/1998

    Rep Goodlatte, Bob [VA-6] - 3/25/1998

    Rep Goodling, William F. [PA-19] - 2/24/1998

    Rep Graham, Lindsey [SC-3] - 2/24/1998

    Rep Granger, Kay [TX-12] - 9/11/1998

    Rep Gutknecht, Gil [MN-1] - 7/20/1998

    Rep Hall, Ralph M. [TX-4] - 7/17/1998

    Rep Hastert, J. Dennis [IL-14] - 6/17/1998

    Rep Hayworth, J. D. [AZ-6] - 2/24/1998

    Rep Hefley, Joel [CO-5] - 2/24/1998

    Rep Herger, Wally [CA-2] - 9/11/1998

    Rep Hill, Rick [MT] - 7/22/1998

    Rep Hilleary, Van [TN-4] - 2/24/1998

    Rep Hoekstra, Peter [MI-2] - 2/24/1998

    Rep Horn, Stephen [CA-38] - 9/9/1998

    Rep Hostettler, John N. [IN-8] - 3/3/1998

    Rep Hunter, Duncan [CA-52] - 9/9/1998

    Rep Hutchinson, Asa [AR-3] - 3/3/1998

    Rep Inglis, Bob [SC-4] - 3/12/1998

    Rep Istook, Ernest J., Jr. [OK-5] - 2/24/1998

    Rep Jenkins, William L. [TN-1] - 7/30/1998

    Rep Johnson, Sam [TX-3] - 2/24/1998

    Rep Jones, Walter B., Jr. [NC-3] - 7/16/1998

    Rep Kingston, Jack [GA-1] - 2/24/1998

    Rep Largent, Steve [OK-1] - 2/24/1998

    Rep Lewis, Ron [KY-2] - 2/25/1998

    Rep Livingston, Bob [LA-1] - 2/24/1998

    Rep Manzullo, Donald A. [IL-16] - 2/24/1998

    Rep McIntosh, David M. [IN-2] - 2/24/1998

    Rep Metcalf, Jack [WA-2] - 9/9/1998

    Rep Mica, John L. [FL-7] - 7/16/1998

    Rep Miller, Dan [FL-13] - 7/23/1998

    Rep Myrick, Sue Wilkins [NC-9] - 2/24/1998

    Rep Neumann, Mark W. [WI-1] - 3/12/1998

    Rep Norwood, Charles W. [GA-10] - 2/24/1998

    Rep Pappas, Michael [NJ-12] - 5/20/1998

    Rep Peterson, John E. [PA-5] - 2/24/1998

    Rep Pickering, Charles W. "Chip" [MS-3] - 2/24/1998

    Rep Radanovich, George [CA-19] - 3/10/1998

    Rep Redmond, Bill [NM-3] - 2/24/1998

    Rep Riggs, Frank [CA-1] - 3/25/1998

    Rep Rogan, James E. [CA-27] - 2/24/1998

    Rep Royce, Edward R. [CA-39] - 2/24/1998

    Rep Ryun, Jim [KS-2] - 2/24/1998

    Rep Salmon, Matt [AZ-1] - 6/17/1998

    Rep Scarborough, Joe [FL-1] - 3/10/1998

    Rep Schaffer, Bob [CO-4] - 2/25/1998

    Rep Sensenbrenner, James, Jr. [WI-9] - 2/24/1998

    Rep Sessions, Pete [TX-5] - 2/24/1998

    Rep Shadegg, John B. [AZ-4] - 2/26/1998

    Rep Shimkus, John [IL-20] - 3/25/1998

    Rep Skeen, Joe [NM-2] - 3/10/1998

    Rep Smith, Christopher H. [NJ-4] - 5/21/1998

    Rep Smith, Linda [WA-3] - 2/24/1998

    Rep Smith, Nick [MI-7] - 2/24/1998

    Rep Snowbarger, Vince [KS-3] - 2/24/1998

    Rep Solomon, Gerald B. H. [NY-22] - 2/24/1998

    Rep Souder, Mark E. [IN-4] - 3/19/1998

    Rep Spence, Floyd [SC-2] - 2/24/1998

    Rep Sununu, John E. [NH-1] - 4/1/1998

    Rep Talent, Jim [MO-2] - 2/24/1998

    Rep Taylor, Charles H. [NC-11] - 9/9/1998

    Rep Thompson, Bennie G. [MS-2] - 8/6/1998

    Rep Thune, John R. [SD] - 6/23/1998

    Rep Tiahrt, Todd [KS-4] - 3/3/1998

    Rep Upton, Fred [MI-6] - 8/5/1998

    Rep Watts, J. C., Jr. [OK-4] - 2/24/1998

    Rep Weldon, Dave [FL-15] - 2/24/1998

    Rep Whitfield, Ed [KY-1] - 7/21/1998

    Rep Wicker, Roger F. [MS-1] - 6/23/1998

    Rep Wilson, Heather [NM-1] - 7/20/1998

Other Info

Bill Number : H R 3248
Title : To provide dollars to the classroom.
 
 
ALL ACTIONS:
(Floor Actions/Congressional Record Page References)
 
2/24/1998:Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
 
3/16/1998:Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Youth and Families.
 
5/5/1998:Committee Hearings Held.
 
6/24/1998:Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
 
6/24/1998:Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 19 - 18.
 
6/24/1998:Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Youth and Families Discharged.
 
4/28/1998:Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2346-2347)
 
6/16/1998:Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H4576-4577)
 
7/15/1998:Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H5504)
 
7/30/1998:Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H6754)
 
9/14/1998 3:44pm:Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and the Workforce. H. Rept. 105-710.
 
9/14/1998 3:44pm:Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 407.
 
9/16/1998 10:02pm:Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 543 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3248 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. It shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Education and the Workforce now printed in the bill. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order.
 
9/17/1998 8:57pm:Rule H. Res. 543 passed House.
 
9/18/1998 9:03am:Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 543. (consideration: CR H8037-8072)
 
9/18/1998 9:03am:Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3248 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. It shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Education and the Workforce now printed in the bill. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order.
 
9/18/1998 9:03am:House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 543 and Rule XXIII.
 
9/18/1998 9:03am:The Speaker designated the Honorable Jo Ann Emerson to act as Chairwoman of the Committee.
 
9/18/1998 9:03am:GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate.
 
9/18/1998 10:25am:POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - The Chair put the question on agreeing to the Mink amendment by voice vote and announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Mink demanded a recorded vote and pending that made a point of order that a quorum was not present. Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 543, the Chair postponed further proceedings on the amendment and the point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.
 
9/18/1998 10:26am:DEBATE - Pursuant to H. Res. 543, the Commiittee is proceeding with one hour of debate on the amendment in the nature of a substitute offered by Mr. Martinez of California.
 
9/18/1998 11:43am:POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - The Chair put the question on agreeing to the Martinez amendment by voice vote and announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Martinez demanded a recorded vote and pending that made a point of order that a quorum was not present. Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 543, the Chair postponed further proceedings on the amendment and the point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.
 
9/18/1998 11:44am:UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the postponed proceedings on the amendments debated earlier and that votes will be taken in the following order: The amendment offered by Ms. Mink of Hawaii and the amendment offered by Mr. Martinez of California.
 
9/18/1998 12:15pm:The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 3248.
 
9/18/1998 12:16pm:The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
 
9/18/1998 12:16pm:The House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
 
9/18/1998 12:34pm:On passage Passed by recorded vote: 212 - 198, 1 Present (Roll No. 452).
 
9/18/1998 12:34pm:Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
 
9/18/1998 12:34pm:The Clerk was authorized to correct section numbers, punctuation, and cross references, and to make other necessary technical and conforming corrections in the engrossment of H.R. 3248.
 
9/22/1998:Received in the Senate.