Buddy System Computer Education Act

Summary

Buddy System Computer Education Act - Directs the Secretary of Education to award a grant to each of three States to create a computer-based education project for children in grades six through eight. Requires such awards to be on an competitive basis. Gives preference to applications: (1) from States with demonstrated ability or commitment to computer-based technology education; and (2) describing projects serving school districts serving a large number or percentage of economically disadvantaged students. Requires site selection and project implementation within nine months after funds are appropriated. Requires such projects to: (1) be provided in a continuous three-year form to two consecutive groups of sixth, seventh, and eighth graders; (2) be conducted in not more than seven public schools within the State; and (3) ensure each student in such classes participates and has access to a computer at school during the school year and at home during the school year and summer. Sets forth application requirements. Requires the use of grant funds to provide: (1) hardware and software components to all sites; and (2) training for classroom teachers as well as parents, administrators, and technical personnel. Requires the Secretary to evaluate such demonstration program and report to the Congress. Authorizes appropriations.

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Timeline

1. 18 March 1992

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 18 March 1992

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 18 March 1992

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 27 March 1992

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Elementary, Secondary and Vocational Education.

   Source: Committee

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Documents

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Sponsors

• Rep. Long, Jill L. [D-IN-4] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Jacobs, Andrew, Jr. [D-IN-10] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. McCloskey, Frank [D-IN-8] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Sharp, Philip R. [D-IN-2] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Hamilton, Lee H. [D-IN-9] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Myers, John T. [R-IN-7] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Jontz, Jim [D-IN-5] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Visclosky, Peter J. [D-IN-1] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. AuCoin, Les [D-OR-1] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Jefferson, William J. [D-LA-2] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Frost, Martin [D-TX-24] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Towns, Edolphus [D-NY-10] · D · Sponsor
• Del. de Lugo, Ron [D-VI-At Large] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Pastor, Ed [D-AZ-4] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Valentine, Tim [D-NC-2] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Blackwell, Lucien E. [D-PA-2] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Unsoeld, Jolene [D-WA-3] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Roemer, Tim [D-IN-3] · D · Cosponsor
• Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Eckart, Dennis E. [D-OH-11] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Burton, Dan [R-IN-5] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Bonior, David E. [D-MI-10] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Atkins, Chester G. [D-MA-5] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Collins, Barbara-Rose [D-MI-15] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Fish, Hamilton, Jr. [R-NY-19] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Moran, James P. [D-VA-8] · D · Cosponsor
• · hsed00 · Standing

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