Education

Einsparungen im Schulbereich

Austria · National Council · 28 February 2002

Mündliche Anfrage des Abgeordneten Dieter Brosz (GRÜNE) an die Bundesministerin für Bildung, Wissenschaft und Kultur Elisabeth Gehrer betreffend Einsparungen im Schulbereich <br><br>Können Sie im Rahmen der Regierungsvorlage zum Budget 2003 garantieren, dass es im Schulbereich weder beim Dienstrecht noch hinsichtlich des schulischen Angebotes zu weiteren Einsparungen kommen wird?

Protestmaßnahmen der Lehrer des Bundesgymnasiums Maroltingergasse

Austria · National Council · 28 February 2002

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Mag. Walter Tancsits, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an die Bundesministerin für Bildung, Wissenschaft und Kultur betreffend Protestmaßnahmen der Lehrer des Bundesgymnasiums Maroltingergasse

Qualifikation der Schülerinnen und Schüler im Informations- und Kommunikationstechnologiebereich

Austria · National Council · 28 February 2002

Mündliche Anfrage des Abgeordnteen Mag. Rüdiger Schender (F) an die Bundesministerin für Bildung, Wissenschaft und Kultur Elisabeth Gehrer betreffend Qualifikation der Schülerinnen und Schüler im Informations- und Kommunikationstechnologiebereich <br><br>Welche Schwerpunkte setzt Ihr Ressort künftig im Informations- und Kommunikationstechnologiebereich, um die Qualifikation der Schülerinnen und Schüler in diesem Bereich den Anforderungen der Wirtschaft anzupassen?

die im "Gestaltungsvorschlag" vorgesehene Bestellung von jeweils zwei Mitgliedern des "Universitätsrates" durch den zuständigen Bundesminister

Austria · National Council · 28 February 2002

Mündliche Anfrage des Abgeordneten DDr. Erwin Niederwieser (SPÖ) an die Bundesministerin für Bildung, Wissenschaft und Kultur Elisabeth Gehrer betreffend die im "Gestaltungsvorschlag" vorgesehene Bestellung von jeweils zwei Mitgliedern des "Universitätsrates" durch den zuständigen Bundesminister <br><br>Können Sie garantieren, dass die von Ihnen - gemäß Ihrem "Gestaltungsvorschlag für die Regelung der Autonomie der Universitäten" - vorzunehmenden Bestellung von zwei Mitgliedern des "Universitätsrates" nicht schwarz-blaue Proporzbesetzungen werden?

Integration von Schülern/innen mit sonderpädagogischen Förderbedarf

Austria · National Council · 28 February 2002

Mündliche Anfrage des Abgeordneten Dr. Dieter Antoni (SPÖ) an die Bundesministerin für Bildung, Wissenschaft und Kultur Elisabeth Gehrer betreffend Integration von Schülern/innen mit sonderpädagogischen Förderbedarf <br><br>Welche gesetzlichen Regelungen werden Sie dem Nationalrat zur Fortsetzung der Integration von SchülerInnen mit sonderpädagogischen Förderbedarf vorlegen?

Schulversuche auf der Sekundarstufe I

Austria · National Council · 28 February 2002

Mündliche Anfrage des Abgeordneten Werner Amon, MBA (ÖVP) an die Bundesministerin für Bildung, Wissenschaft und Kultur Elisabeth Gehrer betreffend Schulversuche auf der Sekundarstufe I <br><br>Welche Ergebnisse hat die Evaluation der Schulversuche aud der Sekundarstufe I gebracht?

Fachhochschul-Studiengesetz-FHStG

Austria · National Council · 28 February 2002

National Cancer Act of 2002

United States · United States Congress · 28 February 2002

National Cancer Act of 2002 - Provides a comprehensive Federal effort relating to treatments for and the prevention of cancer. Amends the Public Health Service Act to fund prevention and treatment programs of the National Cancer Institute, including translational cancer research (research needed to transform scientific discoveries into approaches and products to treat and cure cancer). Addresses issues of cancer care, including: (1) clinical trial participation; (2) workforce needs; (3) Medicare coverage; (4) protocols and guidelines; (5) National Program of Comprehensive Cancer Control Plans; (5) the supply of researchers; (6) environmental risk factors research; and (7) a colorectal cancer screening demonstration program. Requires health insurance plans covered by the Public Health Service Act and the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to provide: (1) coverage for clinical trials; (2) coverage of cancer screening, including tobacco and nutrition counseling and genetic testing; and (3) patient access to benefit information. Addresses issues of managing physicians and quality of care for cancer patients covered by such plans, including designating a lead managing physician. Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to regulate tobacco products. Sets forth requirements pertaining to: (1) adulteration; (2) misbranding; (3) the submission of health information; (4) annual registration and biennial inspection of processors; (5) biannual reporting of product list changes; (6) good manufacturing practices; (7) product performance standards; (8) information, notification, and other remedies; (9) records and reports; (10) premarket review; (11) judicial review; (12) postmarket surveillance; (13) reduced risk tobacco products; (14) preservation of State and local authority; and (15) equal treatment of retail outlets. Amends the Federal Cigarette Labeling and Advertising Act to: (1) revise cigarette labeling, advertising, and marketing requirements; and (2) authorize the Secretary to require disclosure of tar, nicotine, and other smoke constituents on package labels and/or advertisements. Amends the Comprehensive Smokeless Tobacco Health Education Act of 1986 to revise smokeless tobacco warning label and advertising requirements.

To provide for improvement of Federal education research, statistics, evaluation, information, and dissemination, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 27 February 2002

Education Sciences Reform Act of 2002 - Establishes in the Department of Education an Academy of Education Sciences, consisting of: (1) an Office of the Director; (2) a National Board for Education Sciences; (3) a Knowledge Utilization Office; and (4) National Education Centers, including ones for Education Research, Education Statistics, and Education Evaluation, and their respective Commissioners to be appointed by the Academy's Director. Regional Educational Technical Assistance Act - Directs the Secretary of Education to establish, oversee, and coordinate a nationwide network of regional entities to provide comprehensive applied educational research, development, and technical assistance to other appropriate entities in education technology and the core academic areas of reading, math, and science. Transfers to this Act confidentiality protections from the National Education Statistics Act of 1994 (which are currently applicable only to the National Center for Education Statistics) in a revised form to cover all individually identifiable information that has been collected or retained under this Act. Transfers from such Act to this Act provisions relating to the National Assessment Governing Board and the National Assessment of Educational Progress. Repeals: (1) the National Education Statistics Act of 1994 (title IV of the Improving America's Schools Act of 1994); (2) parts A through E and J through N of the Educational Research, Development, Dissemination, and Improvement Act of 1994 (title IX of the Goals 2000: Educate America Act); and (3) specified provisions under the Department of Education Organization Act.

To amend the Education Land Grant Act to require the Secretary of Agriculture to pay the costs of environmental reviews with respect to conveyances under that Act.

United States · United States Congress · 27 February 2002

Amends the Education Land Grant Act to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to pay environmental review costs with respect to conveyances under such Act.

Schoolchildren's Health Protection Act

United States · United States Congress · 27 February 2002

Schoolchildren's Health Protection Act - Amends the General Education Provisions Act to prohibit Federal education funding (from programs for which the Secretary or Department of Education has administrative responsibility) to any State or local educational agency that provides to an unemancipated minor, at an elementary or secondary school, postcoital emergency contraception (e.g. the "morning-after pill") or a prescription for such contraception.

Missstände im Arbeitsbereich Literaturwissenschaft am Institut für Romanistik der Universität Wien

Austria · National Council · 26 February 2002

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Dr. Kurt Grünewald, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an die Bundesministerin für Bildung, Wissenschaft und Kultur betreffend Missstände im Arbeitsbereich Literaturwissenschaft am Institut für Romanistik der Universität Wien

Health Professionals Substance Abuse Education Act

United States · United States Congress · 26 February 2002

Health Professionals Substance Abuse Education Act - Authorizes the Secretary of Health and Human Services to enter into interagency agreements with the Health Resources Services Administration (Association for Medical Education and Research in Substance Abuse Interdisciplinary Project) or the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (Addiction Technology Transfer Centers counselor training programs) to carry out training activities for health professionals concerning the diagnosis, intervention, treatment, treatment referral, and prevention program advocacy with respect to substance abuse. Directs the Secretary to establish and administer a substance abuse faculty fellowship program to provide assistance to enable eligible institutions to employ individuals to serve as faculty and provide substance abuse training in a multi-disciplinary manner. Requires the Director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy to convene an interagency oversight committee to coordinate Federal activities concerning substance abuse training for health professionals.

Mental Health Juvenile Justice Act

United States · United States Congress · 26 February 2002

Mental Health Juvenile Justice Act - Amends the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974 to direct the Administrator of the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention to make grants to train State juvenile justice system officers and employees regarding appropriate access to mental health and substance abuse treatment services for juveniles. Directs: (1) the Attorney General and the Secretary of Health and Human Services to make grants to partnerships between State and local or county juvenile justice agencies and State and local mental health authorities for programs that provide for appropriate diversion of juveniles from incarceration and for mental health screening and treatment; and (2) the Secretary to make grants to monitor mental health and special education services to, and to advocate on behalf of, juveniles. Amends the Public Health Service Act to direct the Attorney General and the Secretary to award competitive grants to eligible entities for programs that address the service needs of juveniles and of juveniles with serious mental illnesses through diversion and treatment services including for juveniles on probation, on parole, or discharged. Establishes a Federal Coordinating Council on Criminalization of Juveniles With Mental Disorders. Requires a State, to be eligible for funds under the violent offender incarceration and truth-in-sentencing grants program, to have (by January 1, 2003) a program of mental health screening and treatment for appropriate categories of offenders during periods of incarceration and supervision that is consistent with guidelines issued by the Attorney General. Makes Federal criminal code provisions regarding appropriate remedies with respect to prison conditions applicable to a civil action that seeks to remedy conditions which pose a threat to the health of individuals who are under age 16 or mentally ill.

Math and Science Teacher Recruitment Act of 2002

United States · United States Congress · 26 February 2002

Math and Science Teacher Recruitment Act of 2002 - Amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to establish new programs of student guaranteed and direct loan forgiveness for mathematics and science teachers in low-income, public middle and secondary schools. Requires for eligibility: (1) at least three consecutive complete school years of such teaching; (2) an undergraduate or graduate degree in mathematics, life or physical sciences, technology, or engineering; and (3) State certification or license.

Museum and Library Services Act of 2002

United States · United States Congress · 26 February 2002

Museum and Library Services Act of 2002 - Amends the Museum and Library Services Act (MLSA) and the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) to extend authorizations of appropriations and revise programs under such Acts. Amends MLSA to establish the National Museum and Library Services Board, within the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). (Eliminates a National Museum Services Board.) Requires the IMLS Director to: (1) ensure coordination with certain activities under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, as amended by the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 (Public Law 107-110), and other Federal activities; and (2) conduct and publish analyses of museum and library services impact. Revises requirements for annual national awards to outstanding libraries and museums that have made significant contributions in service to their communities. Includes specified entities under the term museum, for MLSA purposes. Revises museum services activities. Amends LSTA to provide for: (1) an increased portion for administrative costs; (2) an increased alternative minimum allotment to States under certain conditions; (3) State plans once every five years, as determined by the IMLS Director; (4) additional uses of grants to States for library programs; and (5) recruitment of library and information science personnel under the program of national leadership grants, contracts, and cooperative agreements. Repeals requirements under the National Commission on Libraries and Information Science Act relating to Commission responsibilities to: (1) advise the IMLS Director; and (2) meet with the National Museum Services Board, which is eliminated by this Act.

Health Professionals Substance Abuse Education Act

United States · United States Congress · 26 February 2002

Health Professionals Substance Abuse Education Act - Authorizes the Secretary of Health and Human Services to enter into interagency agreements with the Health Resources Services Administration (Association for Medical Education and Research in Substance Abuse Interdisciplinary Project) or the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (Addiction Technology Transfer Centers counselor training programs) to carry out training activities for health professionals concerning the diagnosis, intervention, treatment, treatment referral, and prevention program advocacy with respect to substance abuse. Directs the Secretary to establish and administer a substance abuse faculty fellowship program to provide assistance to enable eligible institutions to employ individuals to serve as faculty and provide substance abuse training in a multi-disciplinary manner. Requires the Director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy to convene an interagency oversight committee to coordinate Federal activities concerning substance abuse training for health professionals.

Opinion of Mr Advocate General Geelhoed delivered on 21 February 2002. # Marie-Nathalie D'Hoop v Office national de l'emploi. # Reference for a preliminary ruling: Tribunal du travail de Liège - Belgium. # Citizenship of the Union - Principle of non-discrimination - National legislation granting the right to tideover allowances to its nationals only on condition that they have completed their secondary education in an educational establishment in their own Member State - National seeking first employment having completed her secondary education in an educational establishment in another Member State. # Case C-224/98.

European Union · Court of Justice of the European Union · 21 February 2002

Universitäts-Studiengesetz geändert wird

Austria · National Council · 20 February 2002

Bericht des Ausschusses für Wissenschaft und Forschung über den Antrag 579/A der Abgeordneten Dr. Gertrude Brinek, Dr. Martin Graf, DDr. Erwin Niederwieser, Dr. Kurt Grünewald, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend ein Bundesgesetz, mit dem das Universitäts-Studiengesetz geändert wird

Fachhochschul-Studiengesetz-FHStG

Austria · National Council · 20 February 2002

Bericht des Ausschusses für Wissenschaft und Forschung über die Regierungsvorlage (976 d.B.): Bundesgesetz, mit dem das Bundesgesetz über Fachhochschul-Studiengänge (Fachhochschul-Studiengesetz-FHStG) geändert wird

Graduate Medical Education Demonstration Act of 2002

United States · United States Congress · 14 February 2002

Graduate Medical Education Demonstration Act of 2002 - Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a five-year demonstration project that provides for demonstration grants designed to provide financial or other incentives to hospitals to attract educators and clinical practitioners so that hospitals that serve beneficiaries under title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act who are residents of underserved areas may host clinical rotations.

Organ Donation and Recovery Improvement Act

United States · United States Congress · 14 February 2002

Organ Donation and Recovery Improvement Act - Amends the Public Health Service Act to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to: (1) establish an interagency task force on organ donation and research; (2) award grants to carry out studies and demonstration projects to increase organ donation and recovery rates; (3) establish a public education program; and (4) support model curricula to train health care and other professionals in issues surrounding organ donation. Requires the President's Council on Bioethics to evaluate and report to the Secretary on the ethical implications of reducing economic barriers to organ donation. Authorizes the Secretary to award grants: (1) to qualified organ procurement organizations to establish programs to coordinate their efforts with hospitals; and (2) for reimbursement of travel and subsistence expenses incurred by individuals toward making living organ donations. Directs the Secretary, acting through the Administrator of the Health Resources and Services Administration and the Director of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, to: (1) develop scientific evidence supporting increased donation and improved recovery, preservation, and transportation of donated organs and tissues; and (2) support efforts to develop a uniform clinical vocabulary and technology and to enhance the skills of the organ procurement workforce. Directs the Secretary to contract with the Institute of Medicine to evaluate: (1) existing organ donation practices; and (2) living donation practices and procedures. Requires the Secretary to establish: (1) an advisory committee to study and report to Congress on existing organ donor registries; and (2) and maintain a registry of living organ donors.

Native American Education Equity Act of 2001

United States · United States Congress · 14 February 2002

Native American Education Equity Act of 2001 - Amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to establish a program that provides grants and related assistance to higher education institutions serving Native Americans. Defines "Indian Tribe" and "Native American-serving institution." Sets forth examples of authorized activities to which grants may be applied such as: (1) buying, renting, or leasing scientific equipment for educational purposes; (2) renovating and improving classrooms and libraries; (3) supporting faculty exchanges and faculty fellowships; (4) funds and administrative management; and (5) academic tutoring and counseling programs. Directs the Secretary to create a streamlined format enabling qualified institutions to apply for assistance.

Clean, Learn, Educate, Abolish, Neutralize, and Undermine Production (CLEAN-UP) of Methamphetamines Act of 2002

United States · United States Congress · 14 February 2002

Clean, Learn, Educate, Abolish, Neutralize, and Undermine Production (CLEAN-UP) of Methamphetamines Act of 2002 - Authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of the Interior to carry out environmental cleanup and remediation programs involving specified lands that are contaminated with hazardous substances associated with illegal methamphetamine manufacture. Directs: (1) the Secretary of Transportation and the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to designate as hazardous certain byproducts of the methamphetamine production process and expand penalties against laboratory operators; (2) the Administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration to list byproducts likely to cause long-term environmental harm; (3) the Secretary of Labor, acting through the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, to provide grants to local law enforcement for specified training and equipment acquisition; (4) the EPA Administrator to study the impact of methamphetamine laboratory operation on the environment; and (5) the Secretary of Health and Human Services to study contamination issues. Amends: (1) the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to authorize grants for educational programs; (2) the Public Health Service Act to authorize grants to provide treatment; (3) the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to include among permissible grant projects under the "cops on the beat" program hiring personnel and purchasing equipment; and (4) the Controlled Substances Act to set penalties for promoting an entertainment event where the promoter knows that a controlled substance will be used or distributed in violation of specified law. Urges the President to seek commitments from the Canadian Government regarding the availability of pseudoephedrine.

Responsible Student Financial Assistance Assurance Act of 2002

United States · United States Congress · 14 February 2002

Responsible Student Financial Assistance Assurance Act of 2002 - Amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide that only those students who have committed drug offenses during the period they were receiving student grant, loan, or work assistance shall have their eligibility for such assistance suspended upon conviction for such an offense.

Kidney Disease Educational Benefits Act of 2002

United States · United States Congress · 14 February 2002

Kidney Disease Educational Benefits Act of 2002 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act (SSA) to provide coverage for kidney disease education services furnished upon the managing physician's referral to an individual with kidney disease who will require dialysis or a kidney transplant. Requires such services to impart comprehensive information regarding management, prevention, and options regarding treatment of kidney disease, and to ensure that such individuals have the opportunity to participate actively in the choice of therapy.

Council conclusions of 14 February 2002 on the follow-up to the Report on the concrete future objectives of education and training systems in view of the preparation of a joint Council/Commission report to be presented to the Spring 2002 European Council

European Union · Council of the European Union · 14 February 2002

Council Opinion of 14 February 2002 concerning education and training issues in the proposal for a Council Decision on guidelines for Member States' employment policies for 2002

European Union · Council of the European Union · 14 February 2002

To amend title 38, United States Code, to increase amounts available to State approving agencies to ascertain the qualifications of educational institutions for furnishing courses of education to veterans and eligible persons under the Montgomery GI Bill and under other programs of education administered by the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 13 February 2002

Increases for FY 2003 and thereafter the amounts authorized to be paid by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to State and local agencies for the reimbursement of administrative expenses related to ascertaining the qualifications of educational institutions for furnishing courses to veterans and eligible beneficiaries under the Montgomery GI Bill and other veterans' educational assistance programs.

Reservist Opportunities and Protection of Education Act

United States · United States Congress · 13 February 2002

Amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to declare that: (1) whenever a student who is a member of the National Guard or other reserve component of the Armed Forces of the United States, or a member of such Armed Forces in a retired status, is called or ordered to active duty, the institution of higher education in which the student is enrolled shall grant the student a military leave of absence from the institution while such student is serving on active duty, and for one year after the conclusion of such service; (2) as a consequence of military leave, upon return, such student is entitled to restoration to their previous educational status with regard to academic credits earned, scholarships or grants awarded, or tuition and other fees paid; and (3) the student has the option of having tuition fees refunded, subject to a certain condition, or credited to the next period of enrollment.

Education Counts Act of 2002

United States · United States Congress · 12 February 2002

Education Counts Act of 2002 - Amends part A (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)) of title IV of the Social Security Act to treat as permissible work activities for welfare recipients: (1) up to 48 months of postsecondary education or vocational educational training; and (2) participation in a Work-Study program under the Higher Education Act of 1965. Revises the TANF educational cap to remove teen parents from the 30 percent limitation on the number of individuals in all families and in two-parent families who are treated as engaged in work by reason of participation in postsecondary education (currently, vocational educational training).

To require the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to establish a tsunami hazard mitigation program for all United States coastal States and insular areas.

United States · United States Congress · 12 February 2002

Directs the National Oceanic and Atmosphere Administration to establish a tsunami hazard mitigation program for all U.S. coastal States and insular areas to perform hazard assessment, monitoring and warning, and public education functions.

Sally Stroup, of Virginia, to be Assistant Secretary for Postsecondary Education, Department of Education, vice A. Lee Fritschler, resigned.

United States · United States Senate · 11 February 2002

Colon Cancer Screen for Life Act of 2002

United States · United States Congress · 11 February 2002

Colon Cancer Screen for Life Act of 2002 - Expresses the sense of the Congress with respect to the use of and reimbursement for colorectal cancer screening tests covered under the Medicare program under title XVIII of the Social Security Act (SSA). Amends SSA title XVIII to: (1) increase reimbursement for colorectal cancer screening and diagnostic tests; (2) cover an outpatient office visit or consultation for the purpose of beneficiary education before a colorectal cancer screening test consisting of a screening colonoscopy or in conjunction with the beneficiary's decision to obtain such a screening, regardless of whether such screening is medically indicated with respect to the beneficiary; and (3) waive the deductible for colorectal cancer screening tests.

Proposal for a Council Decision amending Decision 1999/311/EC adopting the third phase of the trans-European co-operation scheme for higher education (Tempus III) (2000-2006)

European Union · European Commission · 11 February 2002

Colon Cancer Screen for Life Act of 2002

United States · United States Congress · 8 February 2002

Colon Cancer Screen for Life Act of 2002 - Expresses the sense of the Congress with respect to the use of and reimbursement for colorectal cancer screening tests covered under the Medicare program under title XVIII of the Social Security Act (SSA). Amends SSA title XVIII to: (1) increase reimbursement for colorectal cancer screening and diagnostic tests; (2) cover an outpatient office visit or consultation for the purpose of beneficiary education before a colorectal cancer screening test consisting of a screening colonoscopy or in conjunction with the beneficiary's decision to obtain such a screening, regardless of whether such screening is medically indicated with respect to the beneficiary; and (3) waive the deductible for colorectal cancer screening tests.

Elder Fall Prevention Act of 2002

United States · United States Congress · 7 February 2002

Elder Fall Prevention Act of 2002 - Directs the Administration on Aging within the Department of Health and Human Services to: (1) oversee and support a three-year national education campaign by the National Safety Council focusing on ways to reduce the risk of elder falls and prevent repeat falls; and (2) provide grants for State coalitions for local education campaigns addressing reduction and prevention of elder falls. Requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to: (1) conduct and support research concerning high-risk elders, risk and protective factors, fall reduction strategies, fall prevention interventions, diagnosis and treatment of victims, barriers to adopting proven interventions, and the effectiveness of community programs in preventing assisted living and nursing home falls; and (2) award grants to enable organizations to provide professional education for physicians and health professionals in elder fall prevention. Requires the Secretary, acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, to : (1) oversee and support demonstration and research projects to be carried out by the Council to assess the utility of targeted fall risk screening and referral programs and to include programs targeting newly-discharged fall victims at high risk for second falls and private-public partnerships involving home design and remodeling; and (2) provide grants to design and implement fall prevention programs in residential and institutional settings, including a multi-State demonstration project. Directs the Secretary to review the effects of falls on the costs of the Medicare and Medicaid Programs and the potential for reducing costs by expanding covered services, including a review of reimbursement policies.

Mathematics, Science, and Special Education Teacher Recruitment Act of 2002

United States · United States Congress · 7 February 2002

Mathematics, Science, and Special Education Teacher Recruitment Act of 2002 - Amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to establish new programs of student guaranteed and direct loan forgiveness for highly qualified mathematics, science, and special education teachers in high-need schools. Requires for eligibility: (1) at least five consecutive complete school years of such teaching; and (2) an undergraduate or graduate degree in mathematics, life or physical sciences, technology, engineering, or special education, as certified by the chief administrative officer of the public or nonprofit private school where the borrower is employed. Requires that the teaching service be at a high-need school, defined under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 as a public elementary, secondary, or charter school where: (1) at least half of the students are from low-income families; or (2) a large percentage of students qualify for assistance under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.

Elder Fall Prevention Act of 2002

United States · United States Congress · 7 February 2002

Elder Fall Prevention Act of 2002 - Directs the Administration on Aging within the Department of Health and Human Services to: (1) oversee and support a three-year national education campaign by the National Safety Council focusing on ways to reduce the risk of elder falls and prevent repeat falls; and (2) provide grants for State coalitions for local education campaigns addressing reduction and prevention of elder falls. Requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to: (1) conduct and support research concerning high-risk elders, risk and protective factors, fall reduction strategies, fall prevention interventions, diagnosis and treatment of victims, barriers to adopting proven interventions, and the effectiveness of community programs in preventing assisted living and nursing home falls; and (2) award grants to enable organizations to provide professional education for physicians and health professionals in elder fall prevention. Requires the Secretary, acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, to : (1) oversee and support demonstration and research projects to be carried out by the Council to assess the utility of targeted fall risk screening and referral programs and to include programs targeting newly-discharged fall victims at high risk for second falls and private-public partnerships involving home design and remodeling; and (2) provide grants to design and implement fall prevention programs in residential and institutional settings, including a multi-State demonstration project. Directs the Secretary to review the effects of falls on the costs of the Medicare and Medicaid Programs and the potential for reducing costs by expanding covered services, including a review of reimbursement policies.

No Substitute for Quality Teaching Demonstration Act

United States · United States Congress · 6 February 2002

No Substitute for Quality Teaching Demonstration Act - Directs the Secretary of Education to establish a competitive demonstration grant program to provide grants for a single academic year directly to between 50 and 100 local educational agencies, or to regional consortia of such agencies acting together, that vary geographically and socioeconomically, to enable them to experiment with ways to alleviate the substitute teacher shortage.

Living Wage, Jobs For All Act

United States · United States Congress · 5 February 2002

A Living Wage, Jobs for All Act - Declares that the Congress affirms the basic economic rights and responsibilities under the 1944 "Economic Bill of Rights," while updating and extending it to include: (1) certain rights to decent jobs, income security for individuals unable to work for pay, a decent living for farm families, freedom from monopolies, decent housing, adequate health services, social security in old age, sickness, accidental injury, and unemployment, and education and work training; and (2) certain other rights relating to collective bargaining, a safe working environment, information on trends in pollution sources and products and processes that affect the well-being of workers throughout the world, voting and campaigning, and personal security. Requires corporations registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission to disclose fully in annual reports the impact of their activities in the United States and other countries on environmental quality and on the rights of other stakeholders, including employees, consumers, and communities. Requires each State, as a condition of Federal grants and contracts, also to require all State-chartered corporations to submit such annual reports. Directs the Attorney General to establish a computerized registration program of all corporations found guilty of violating a Federal or State law. Authorizes the President to deny Federal contracts, loans, or loan guarantees to non-compliant corporations. Requires Federal agencies and commissions, including the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, to help establish and maintain conditions under which all adult Americans may freely exercise the economic rights specified in 1944 and in this Act. Prohibits Federal agencies or commissions from promoting recession, stagnation, or unemployment to reduce wages or inflation. Directs the President to establish a full employment framework for the annual budget submitted to the Congress that meets specified goals for: (1) quality of life and environment; (2) responsible, sustainable growth; (3) unemployment reduction; and (4) human rights. Requires the Joint Economic Committee to oversee actions under this Act and submit an annual Concurrent Resolution on Economic Policy setting forth its proposed employment goals.

To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to clarify the exemption from the minimum wage and overtime compensation requirements of that Act for certain construction engineering and design professionals.

United States · United States Congress · 5 February 2002

Amends the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to set forth conditions for exemption of employees who are construction engineering and design professionals from minimum wage and overtime compensation requirements. Includes among such conditions specified types of: (1) professional education, licensing, certification, or work experience; (2) duties; and (3) services provided.

Education, Achievement, and Opportunity Act

United States · United States Congress · 5 February 2002

Education, Achievement, and Opportunity Act - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to establish a limited, income adjusted, elementary and secondary school expenses credit (up to $2,500 for elementary school expenses and $3,500 for secondary school expenses) for each qualifying child attending either a public or private school.

Research on High-Performance Networking for Science Education Act

United States · United States Congress · 4 February 2002

Research on High-Performance Networking for Science Education Act - Authorizes the National Science Foundation: (1) as part of the Networking and Information Technology Research and Development Program, to carry out research projects to develop novel uses and evaluate the effectiveness of high-performance computer networks in science, mathematics, and technology education in elementary and secondary schools; and (2) to identify metrics to assess the educational effectiveness of such projects, put in place procedures to make such an assessment for each project supported, and document and disseminate the findings of such assessments.

12 Mr. Perry asked the Minister for Education and Science the reasons for delays in allowing works of refurbishment and extension at Moyglass national school, Loughrea, County Galway; and the proposed works programme at this school during 2002. [2858/02]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 January 2002

12 Mr. Perry asked the Minister for Education and Science the reasons for delays in allowing works of refurbishment and extension at Moyglass national school, Loughrea, County Galway; and the proposed works programme at this school during 2002. [2858/02]

11 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for Education and Science when a senior official in his Department will be appointed to deal exclusively with Traveller education. [31780/01]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 January 2002

11 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for Education and Science when a senior official in his Department will be appointed to deal exclusively with Traveller education. [31780/01]

10 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Education and Science if he will make funding available and give approval to enable the Christian Brothers secondary school, Midleton, County Cork, to be refurbished and extended; the progress which has been made to date on this matter; when he expects work to commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2854/02]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 January 2002

10 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Education and Science if he will make funding available and give approval to enable the Christian Brothers secondary school, Midleton, County Cork, to be refurbished and extended; the progress which has been made to date on this matter; when he expects work to commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2854/02]

9 Ms McManus asked the Minister for Education and Science the implications of the national drugs strategy for his Department; and the steps he is taking and the timescale concerned, to comply fully with this strategy. [2791/02]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 January 2002

9 Ms McManus asked the Minister for Education and Science the implications of the national drugs strategy for his Department; and the steps he is taking and the timescale concerned, to comply fully with this strategy. [2791/02]

8 Mr. Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the arrangements for the appointment of teachers in rapidly expanding urban and commuter belt areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2825/02]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 January 2002

8 Mr. Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science the arrangements for the appointment of teachers in rapidly expanding urban and commuter belt areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2825/02]

7 Mr. G. Reynolds asked the Minister for Education and Science his plans to build on the success of gaelscoileanna; and the demand which exists for all-Irish secondary schools in this regard. [2842/02]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 January 2002

7 Mr. G. Reynolds asked the Minister for Education and Science his plans to build on the success of gaelscoileanna; and the demand which exists for all-Irish secondary schools in this regard. [2842/02]