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H.R. 3681 (106th)

Character Counts for the 21st Century Act

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Introduced

16 February 2000

Last action

16 February 2000 · Introduced

Status

Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

Sponsors

Rep. Etheridge, Bob [D-NC-2], Sen. Stabenow, Debbie [D-MI], Rep. Holt, Rush [D-NJ-12], Rep. Frost, Martin [D-TX-24], Rescom. Romero-Barcelo, Carlos A. [D-PR-At Large], Rep. Hall, Tony P. [D-OH-3], Rep. Bonior, David E. [D-MI-10], Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2], Rep. Wamp, Zach [R-TN-3], Rep. Johnson, Eddie Bernice [D-TX-30], Rep. Crowley, Joseph [D-NY-14], Rep. Roemer, Tim [D-IN-3], Rep. Larson, John B. [D-CT-1], Rep. Slaughter, Louise McIntosh [D-NY-25], Rep. Pallone, Frank [D-NJ-6], Rep. Spratt, John M., Jr. [D-SC-5], Rep. Hinojosa, Ruben [D-TX-15], Rep. Sawyer, Tom [D-OH-14], Rep. Hinchey, Maurice D. [D-NY-22], Rep. Turner, Jim [D-TX-2], Rep. Scott, Robert C. "Bobby" [D-VA-3], Rep. DeLauro, Rosa L. [D-CT-3], Rep. McIntyre, Mike [D-NC-7], Rep. Luther, Bill [D-MN-6], Rep. Reyes, Silvestre [D-TX-16], Rep. Price, David E. [D-NC-4], Rep. Stupak, Bart [D-MI-1], Rep. Phelps, David D. [D-IL-19], Rep. Baldacci, John Elias [D-ME-2], Rep. Mink, Patsy T. [D-HI-2], Rep. Delahunt, William D. [D-MA-10], Rep. McCarthy, Carolyn [D-NY-4], Rep. Kilpatrick, Carolyn C. [D-MI-13], Rep. Sandlin, Max [D-TX-1], Rep. Rodriguez, Ciro D. [D-TX-28], Rep. Lucas, Ken [D-KY-4], Rep. Clement, Bob [D-TN-5], Rep. Bishop, Sanford D. [D-GA-2], Rep. Gejdenson, Sam [D-CT-2], Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18]

Subjects

Education

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20 August 2025

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Summary

Character Counts for the 21st Century Act - Amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to provide for character education programs and research under title X (Programs of National Significance) part A (Fund for the Improvement of Education). (Replaces current provisions for an elementary school counseling demonstration program and a partnerships in education pilot project.) Authorizes the Secretary of Education to make grants to State educational agencies (SEAs), local educational agencies (LEAs), or consortia of such educational agencies for the design and implementation of character education programs. Limits the duration of such a grant to not more than five years, with not more than one year for planning and program design. Directs the Secretary to make such grant awards to support programs that serve different geographic areas, including urban, suburban, and rural areas. Authorizes the Secretary to make grants, or enter into contracts or cooperative agreements with, SEAs, LEAs, institutions of higher education, tribal organizations, and other public or private agencies or organizations to carry out research, development, dissemination, technical assistance, and evaluation activities that support or inform character education programs assisted under this Act, including a national clearinghouse for information that may be useful to character education program participants and other educators and administrators nationwide.

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Timeline

  1. 16 February 2000

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

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  2. 16 February 2000

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 16 February 2000

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

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