Dollars to the Classroom Act

Summary

Dollars to the Classroom Act - Requires the Secretary of Education to award the total amount of certain applicable education funding directly to the States. (Sec. 2) Requires such direct awarding of all the funds (except those used for specified multiyear awards) that are appropriated for the Department of Education for the fiscal year for programs or activities under specified provisions of: (1) the Goals 2000: Educate America Act; (2) the Educational Research, Development, Disseminations, and Improvement Act of 1994; (3) the School-to-Work Opportunities Act of 1994; (4) the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA); and (5) the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act. Sets deadlines for: (1) each State to conduct a census to determine, and report to the Secretary, the number of kindergarten through grade 12 students in the State for the academic year; and (2) the Secretary to publish and disburse the amount each State will receive under this Act for the succeeding fiscal year. Sets forth: (1) a formula for determination of such award amounts, based on relative numbers of such students in each State; and (2) penalties for false information. Provides for continuation of certain multiyear awards made prior to enactment of this Act. Requires award amounts under this Act to be paid to the State Governor, who shall make them available to the individual or entity in the State responsible for the State administration of Federal education funds. Prescribes requirements for the use of such funds, earmarking not less than 95 percent for distribution to local educational agencies (LEAs) for the costs of activities or services provided in the classroom that LEAs determine appropriate, excluding associated administrative expenses, but including nonadministrative expenses associated with statewide or districtwide initiatives directly affecting classroom learning. Prohibits: (1) any head of a Federal department or agency other than the Secretary from promulgating regulations under this Act; and (2) the Secretary from issuing any regulation regarding the type of classroom activities or services that may be assisted under this Act. (Sec. 3) Amends ESEA title I (Helping Disadvantaged Children Meet High Standards) to require the use of at least 95 percent of title I funds for an LEA for a fiscal year according to the requirements of this Act. Directs the Secretary to: (1) develop and implement a plan for streamlining regulations and eliminating bureaucracy so that 95 percent of such ESEA title I funds for LEAs are used for the costs of activities and services provided in the classroom; and (2) recommend to Congress legislation containing changes to Federal law needed for the use of such funds. (Sec. 4) Requires each LEA that receives funds under this Act to provide for the participation of children enrolled in private and home schools.

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Timeline

1. 24 February 1998

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 24 February 1998

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 24 February 1998

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 16 March 1998

   Referred

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

   Source: Committee

5. 28 April 1998

   Introduced

   Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2346-2347)

   Source: IntroReferral

6. 5 May 1998

   Committee

   Committee Hearings Held.

   Source: Committee

7. 16 June 1998

   Introduced

   Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H4576-4577)

   Source: IntroReferral

8. 24 June 1998

   Committee

   Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Youth and Families Discharged.

   Source: Committee

9. 24 June 1998

   Vote

   Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 19 - 18.

   Source: Committee

10. 24 June 1998

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

11. 15 July 1998

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H5504)

    Source: IntroReferral

12. 30 July 1998

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H6754)

    Source: IntroReferral

13. 14 September 1998

    Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 407.

    Source: Calendars

14. 14 September 1998

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and the Workforce. H. Rept. 105-710.

    Source: Committee

15. 14 September 1998

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and the Workforce. H. Rept. 105-710.

    Source: Committee

16. 16 September 1998

    Reported

    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.

    Source: Floor

17. 17 September 1998

    Passed

    Rule H. Res. 543 passed House.

    Source: Floor

18. 18 September 1998

    Floor

    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.

    Source: Floor

19. 18 September 1998

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

20. 18 September 1998

    Vote

    On passage Passed by recorded vote: 212 - 198, 1 Present (Roll No. 452).

    Source: Floor

21. 18 September 1998

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by recorded vote: 212 - 198, 1 Present (Roll No. 452).

    Source: Floor

22. 18 September 1998

    Passed

    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.

    Source: Floor

23. 18 September 1998

    Floor

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

    Source: Floor

24. 18 September 1998

    Floor

    The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 3248.

    Source: Floor

25. 18 September 1998

    Floor

    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.

    Source: Floor

26. 18 September 1998

    Floor

    The Speaker designated the Honorable Jo Ann Emerson to act as Chairwoman of the Committee.

    Source: Floor

27. 18 September 1998

    Floor

    House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 543 and Rule XXIII.

    Source: Floor

28. 18 September 1998

    Floor

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 543. (consideration: CR H8037-8072)

    Source: Floor

29. 22 September 1998

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate.

    Source: IntroReferral

Votes

No vote records are attached yet.

Versions

• Engrossed in House · 18 September 1998 · Download file
• Reported in House · 14 September 1998 · Download file
• Introduced in House · 24 February 1998 · Download file

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Sponsors

• Rep. Pitts, Joseph R. [R-PA-16] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Goodling, William F. [R-PA-19] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Armey, Richard K. [R-TX-26] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. DeLay, Tom [R-TX-22] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Boehner, John A. [R-OH-8] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Hoekstra, Peter [R-MI-2] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Blunt, Roy [R-MO] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Hilleary, Van [R-TN-4] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Emerson, Jo Ann [R-MO-8] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Watts, J. C., Jr. [R-OK-4] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Talent, Jim [R-MO] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Redmond, Bill [R-NM-3] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Chambliss, Saxby [R-GA] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Hefley, Joel [R-CO-5] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Ryun, Jim [R-KS-2] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Istook, Ernest J., Jr. [R-OK-5] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Weldon, Dave [R-FL-15] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Manzullo, Donald A. [R-IL-16] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Smith, Nick [R-MI-7] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Sensenbrenner, F. James, Jr. [R-WI-5] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. English, Phil [R-PA-3] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Royce, Edward R. [R-CA-39] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Smith, Linda [R-WA-3] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Solomon, Gerald B. H. [R-NY-22] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Rogan, James E. [R-CA-27] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Johnson, Sam [R-TX-3] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Chabot, Steve [R-OH-1] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Myrick, Sue Wilkins [R-NC-9] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Cooksey, John [R-LA-5] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Bryant, Ed [R-TN-7] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Coburn, Tom [R-OK] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Bachus, Spencer [R-AL-6] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Gillmor, Paul E. [R-OH-5] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Cook, Merrill [R-UT-2] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Pickering, Charles W. "Chip" [R-MS-3] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Kingston, Jack [R-GA-1] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Norwood, Charles W. [R-GA-9] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Spence, Floyd [R-SC-2] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Hayworth, J. D. [R-AZ-5] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Baker, Richard H. [R-LA-6] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Peterson, John E. [R-PA-5] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Snowbarger, Vince [R-KS-3] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Largent, Steve [R-OK-1] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Dickey, Jay [R-AR-4] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Chenoweth-Hage, Helen [R-ID-1] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Livingston, Bob [R-LA-1] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Bass, Charles F. [R-NH-2] · R · Sponsor

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Related records

• related to → Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3248) to provide dollars to the classroom.
• related to ← Dollars to the Classroom Act
• amends ← An amendment numbered 1 printed in House Report 105-726 to strike lines 11 through 13 on page 17 that repeal the Native Hawaiian Education Act.
• amends ← An amendment numbered 2 printed in House Report 105-726 to establish the "Class-Size Reduction and Teacher Quality Act " and authorize $20. 8 billion, allocated by the Department of Education to the States, over the next 10 years to reduce class size in grades 1 through 3 to an average of 18 students per class, and allow school districts to hire an additional 100,000 teachers
• amends ← Amendment in the nature of a substitute.