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H.R. 1104 (105th)

Partnership to Rebuild America's Schools Act of 1997

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Introduced

18 March 1997

Last action

21 April 1997 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Youth and Families.

Sponsors

Rep. Lowey, Nita M. [D-NY-17], Rep. Kennedy, Joseph P., II [D-MA-8], Rep. Clay, William (Bill) [D-MO-1], Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-12], Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY], Rep. DeLauro, Rosa L. [D-CT-3], Rep. Miller, George [D-CA-11], Rep. Kildee, Dale E. [D-MI-5], Rep. Martinez, Matthew G. [D-CA-31], Rep. Sawyer, Tom [D-OH-14], Rep. Green, Gene [D-TX-29], Rep. Waters, Maxine [D-CA-43], Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Kucinich, Dennis J. [D-OH-10], Rep. Dixon, Julian C. [D-CA-32], Rep. Andrews, Robert E. [D-NJ-1], Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20], Rep. Pelosi, Nancy [D-CA-11], Rep. Hinojosa, Ruben [D-TX-15], Rep. Lewis, John [D-GA-5], Rep. Sanchez, Loretta [D-CA-46], Del. Christensen, Donna M. [D-VI-At Large], Rep. McCarthy, Carolyn [D-NY-4], Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2], Rep. Neal, Richard E. [D-MA-1], Rep. McCarthy, Karen [D-MO-5], Rep. Matsui, Robert T. [D-CA-5], Rep. Mink, Patsy T. [D-HI-2], Rep. Stokes, Louis [D-OH-11], Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-13], Rep. Frost, Martin [D-TX-24], Rep. McDermott, Jim [D-WA-7], Rep. Bentsen, Ken [D-TX-25], Rep. Ford, Harold E., Jr. [D-TN-9], Rep. Etheridge, Bob [D-NC-2], Del. Underwood, Robert A. [D-GU-At Large], Rep. Baldacci, John Elias [D-ME-2], Rep. Fattah, Chaka [D-PA-2], Rep. McKinney, Cynthia A. [D-GA-4], Rep. Gonzalez, Henry B. [D-TX-20], Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA], Rep. Gutierrez, Luis V. [D-IL-4], Rep. Owens, Major R. [D-NY-11], Rep. Foglietta, Thomas M. [D-PA-1], Rep. Lofgren, Zoe [D-CA-18], Rep. Wynn, Albert Russell [D-MD-4], Rep. Yates, Sidney R. [D-IL-9], Rep. Serrano, Jose E. [D-NY-15]

Subjects

Education

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23 March 2026

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Summary

TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: School Construction Assistance Program Title II: General Provisions Partnership to Rebuild America's Schools Act of 1997 - Title I: School Construction Assistance Program - Part 1: Program Authorized - Establishes a program to provide Federal funds to help States and local school districts finance the repair, renovation, modernization, and construction of their school facilities. (Sec. 104) Makes appropriations and specifies their allocation. Part 2: Grants to States - Provides for allocation of funds for formula grants to States by the Secretary of Education, on a proportional basis similar to that for Basic Grants for disadvantaged students under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965. Sets forth requirements relating to: (1) eligible State agencies; (2) allowable uses of funds; (3) eligible construction projects; (4) period for project initiation; (5) selection of localities and projects; (6) State applications; (7) amount of Federal subsidy; (8) separate funds or accounts; (9) prudent investment; and (10) State reports. Part 3: Direct Grants to Local Educational Agencies - Provides for direct grants both formula and competitive) to local educational agencies (LEAs) by the Secretary of Education. (Sec. 121) Makes eligible for grants the LEAs with the largest numbers of children aged five through 17 from families living below the poverty level. Makes LEAs for Hawaii and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico ineligible for such grants. Sets forth requirements relating to: (1) grantees; (2) allowable uses of funds; (3) eligible construction projects; (4) redistribution of funds; (5) local applications; (6) formula grants; (7) competitive grants; (8) amount of Federal subsidy; (9) separate funds or accounts; (10) prudent investment; and (11) local reports. Title II: General Provisions - Sets forth requirements relating to: (1) technical employees; (2) wage rates; (3) no liability of the Federal Government; and (4) consultation with Secretary of the Treasury by the Secretary of Education.

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Timeline

  1. 18 March 1997

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E507)

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 18 March 1997

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 18 March 1997

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 18 March 1997

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 21 April 1997

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.

    Source: Committee

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