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S. 2122 (101st)

Bootstrap Schools Act

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Introduced

8 February 1990

Last action

20 February 1990 · Referred

Status

Referred to Subcommittee on Education, Arts, Humanities.

Sponsors

Sen. Coats, Daniel [R-IN]

Subjects

Education

Source updated

26 August 2025

Education

Summary

Bootstrap Schools Act - Amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to establish a Bootstrap School Program for recognition and rewarding of public and private elementary and secondary schools that have made substantial progress in: (1) raising student educational achievement; (2) creating a safe and drug-free school environment; and (3) reducing the dropout rate. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1991 through 1993 for such program. Provides for the award of Presidential Certificates of Merit to Bootstrap Schools.

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Timeline

  1. 8 February 1990

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 8 February 1990

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 20 February 1990

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Education, Arts, Humanities.

    Source: Committee

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Documents

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