Education

6 Mr. Creed asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason for the delay in the full roll-out of the school psychological service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2856/02]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 January 2002

6 Mr. Creed asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason for the delay in the full roll-out of the school psychological service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2856/02]

5 Mr. U. Burke asked the Minister for Education and Science his plans to improve and increase the higher education maintenance grant to a realistic figure; his further plans to make special provision in order that disadvantaged students may be given access to third level colleges on a par with other students; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2835/02]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 January 2002

5 Mr. U. Burke asked the Minister for Education and Science his plans to improve and increase the higher education maintenance grant to a realistic figure; his further plans to make special provision in order that disadvantaged students may be given access to third level colleges on a par with other students; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2835/02]

4 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Education and Science if, further to parliamentary Questions Nos. 188, 189 and 190 of 6 December 2001, he will provide the information regarding the Finglas Children's Centre as requested; the reason for the delay in providing this information; and if he will make a statement on the operation of this centre. [3054/02]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 January 2002

4 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Education and Science if, further to parliamentary Questions Nos. 188, 189 and 190 of 6 December 2001, he will provide the information regarding the Finglas Children's Centre as requested; the reason for the delay in providing this information; and if he will make a statement on the operation of this centre. [3054/02]

3 Mr. G. Reynolds asked the Minister for Education and Science if he will allow the Sligo Institute of Technology to further grow in student numbers. [2714/02]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 January 2002

3 Mr. G. Reynolds asked the Minister for Education and Science if he will allow the Sligo Institute of Technology to further grow in student numbers. [2714/02]

2 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Education and Science if he will publish the list of more than 800 applications from schools for major capital projects; the stage at which each application is; the basis on which approvals will be given for projects to proceed in 2002; and if he will notify schools of the 2002 building programme. [3053/02]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 January 2002

2 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Education and Science if he will publish the list of more than 800 applications from schools for major capital projects; the stage at which each application is; the basis on which approvals will be given for projects to proceed in 2002; and if he will notify schools of the 2002 building programme. [3053/02]

1 Mr. Creed asked the Minister for Education and Science when his Department received the McGuinness report on staffing and resource requirements in secondary schools; the reason for the delay in publishing this report; the main findings of the report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2849/02]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 31 January 2002

1 Mr. Creed asked the Minister for Education and Science when his Department received the McGuinness report on staffing and resource requirements in secondary schools; the reason for the delay in publishing this report; the main findings of the report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2849/02]

Cybersecurity Research and Education Act of 2002

United States · United States Congress · 28 January 2002

Cybersecurity Research and Education Act of 2002 - Authorizes the Director of the National Science Foundation to award: (1) graduate fellowships for doctoral studies and research in cybersecurity; (2) grants to institutions of higher education to enable faculty members who are teaching cybersecurity subjects to spend a sabbatical working at the National Security Agency, the Department of Defense, the National Institute of Standards and Technology, a research laboratory supported by the Department of Energy, or a qualified institution; and (3) grants to qualified institutions for activities related to acquiring cybersecurity infrastructure. Authorizes the Director of the National Security Agency to award grants to qualified institutions for cybersecurity awareness, training, and education programs, including centers for studies and centers for faculty development. Directs the Comptroller General to study, collect data, and report on the cybersecurity workforce and on academic cybersecurity research facilities.

Green River National Wildlife Refuge Act of 2002

United States · United States Congress · 25 January 2002

Green River National Wildlife Refuge Act of 2002 - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to establish, revise the boundaries of, and acquire land and water for the Green River National Wildlife Refuge in Kentucky. Requires the Secretary, in administering the Refuge, to: (1) conserve, enhance, and restore the native aquatic and terrestrial community characteristics of the Green River; (2) conserve, enhance, and restore habitat to maintain and assist in the recovery of animals and plants that are listed as endangered or threatened species; (3) ensure that hunting, fishing, wildlife observation and photography, and environmental education and interpretation are the priority general public uses of the Refuge; and (4) encourage the use of volunteers and facilitate partnerships among the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, local communities, conservation organizations, and other non-Federal entities to promote public awareness of the refuge resources and public participation in resource conservation.

Fachhochschul-Studiengesetz, Änderung

Austria · National Council · 24 January 2002

Bundesgesetz, mit dem das Bundesgesetz über Fachhochschul-Studiengänge (Fachhochschul-Studiengesetz-FHStG) geändert wird <br><br><br><br>Gesetz geworden als:<br><br>Bundesgesetz, mit dem das Bundesgesetz über Fachhochschul-Studiengänge (Fachhochschul-Studiengesetz - FHStG) geändert wird

A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that public awareness and education about the importance of health care coverage is of the utmost priority and that a National Importance of Health Care Coverage Month should be established to promote that awareness and education.

United States · United States Congress · 24 January 2002

Calls for establishment of a National Importance of Health Care Coverage Month to promote education and awareness of available health care coverage options and to inform those eligible for public insurance programs about program access.

MENTOR Act

United States · United States Congress · 24 January 2002

Making Education, Nurturing, and Teaching Our Responsibility Act or the MENTOR Act - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to establish a limited (up to $20 an hour/$1040 annually) tax credit to an employer for wages paid to an employee mentoring a secondary school student through a quality mentoring program.

Honoring the contributions of Catholic schools.

United States · United States Congress · 24 January 2002

Declares that the House of Representatives: (1) supports the goals of Catholic Schools Week; and (2) congratulates Catholic schools, students, parents, and teachers across the Nation for their ongoing contributions to education, and for the key role they play in promoting and ensuring a brighter, stronger future for this Nation.

To provide a framework for coordinating Federal, State, and local efforts to meet the special needs of the SouthEast Crescent Region.

United States · United States Congress · 23 January 2002

Establishes a SouthEast Crescent Authority for parts of the following southeastern states not already served by the Appalachian Regional Commission or the Delta Regional Authority: DC, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, and Florida. Directs the Authority to perform various functions, including: (1) formulating plans and programs to spur economic development, and approving grants to States and public and nonprofit entities toward that end; (2) establishing priorities in a development plan for the region; (3) working with State and local agencies to craft appropriate model legislation; (4) encouraging private investment in the region; (5) supporting local development districts, and creating them where they do not exist; and (6) making recommendations to Governors and State legislatures on means of interstate cooperation. Authorizes the Authority to hold hearings, take testimony, receive evidence and require oaths as it deems necessary. Requires Federal agencies to cooperate with the Authority. Permits the Authority to request and receive Federal, State and local government personnel as employees. Stipulates that Authority grants for infrastructure development may be made only to State or local governments. Permits other Authority grants for job training, employment-related education, business development, assisting severely distressed and poor areas in improving basic services, or for other purposes in accordance with the Act. Allows the Authority to annually designate: (1) distressed counties; and (2) isolated areas of distress in nondistressed counties. Directs the Authority to garner public participation in the development, revision and implementation of its plans and programs.

Protecting Our Schools Homeland Defense Act

United States · United States Congress · 23 January 2002

Protecting Our Schools Homeland Defense Act - Amends the Public Health Service Act to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award grants to State or local educational agencies or professional organizations to train nurses to respond to an act of biological or chemical terrorism.

Providing for consideration of the bill (S. 1762) to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to establish fixed interest rates for student and parent borrowers, to extend current law with respect to special allowances for lenders, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 23 January 2002

Sets forth the rule (closed) for the consideration of S. 1762 (Federal aid to higher education).

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the benefits of mentoring.

United States · United States Congress · 23 January 2002

Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that mentoring relationships can benefit America's youth and result in improved school attendance and academic achievement.

geplante Umstrukturierung des Schulaufsichtsbezirkes Spittal an der Drau

Austria · National Council · 17 January 2002

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Mag. Walter Posch, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an die Bundesministerin für Bildung, Wissenschaft und Kultur betreffend geplante Umstrukturierung des Schulaufsichtsbezirkes Spittal an der Drau

Proposal for a Council Decision concerning the rules for the participation of undertakings, research centres and universities in the implementation of the framework programme 2002-2006 of the European Atomic Energy Community (Euratom)

European Union · European Commission · 16 January 2002

Amended proposal for a Decision of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning the rules for the participation of undertakings, research centres and universities and for the dissemination of research results for the implementation of the European Community framework programme 2002-2006 (presented by the Commission pursuant to Article 250(2) of the EC-Treaty)

European Union · European Commission · 10 January 2002

Amended proposal for a Council Decision concerning the rules for the participation of undertakings, research centres and universities in the implementation of the framework programme 2002-2006 of the European Atomic Energy Community (Euratom) (presented by the Commission pursuant to Article 250 (2) of the EC Treaty)

European Union · European Commission · 10 January 2002

Förderungsbericht 2000

Austria · National Council · 9 January 2002

Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Dieter Brosz, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an die Bundesministerin für Bildung, Wissenschaft und Kultur betreffend den Förderungsbericht 2000