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S. 695 (101st)

Educational Excellence Act of 1990

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Introduced

5 April 1989

Last action

4 August 1990 · Floor

Status

Message on House action received in Senate and held at desk: House amendments to Senate bill.

Sponsors

Sen. Kassebaum, Nancy Landon [R-KS], Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS], Sen. Cochran, Thad [R-MS], Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT], Sen. Jeffords, James M. [I-VT], Sen. Thurmond, Strom [R-SC], Sen. Coats, Daniel [R-IN], Sen. Durenberger, Dave [R-MN], Sen. Boren, David L. [D-OK], Sen. Boschwitz, Rudy [R-MN], Sen. Burns, Conrad R. [R-MT], Sen. Chafee, John H. [R-RI], Sen. Cohen, William S. [R-ME], Sen. Danforth, John C. [R-MO], Sen. Domenici, Pete V. [R-NM], Sen. Gorton, Slade [R-WA], Sen. Gramm, Phil [R-TX], Sen. Heinz, John [R-PA], Sen. Kasten, Robert W., Jr. [R-WI], Sen. Lott, Trent [R-MS], Sen. Lugar, Richard G. [R-IN], Sen. Mack, Connie, III [R-FL], Sen. McCain, John [R-AZ], Sen. McClure, James A. [R-ID], Sen. McConnell, Mitch [R-KY], Sen. Murkowski, Frank H. [R-AK], Sen. Nickles, Don [R-OK], Sen. Rudman, Warren [R-NH], Sen. Simpson, Alan K. [R-WY], Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA], Sen. Stevens, Ted [R-AK], Sen. Wallop, Malcolm [R-WY], Sen. Warner, John [R-VA], Sen. Wilson, Pete [R-CA], Sen. D'Amato, Alfonse [R-NY], Sen. Pell, Claiborne [D-RI], Sen. Matsunaga, Spark M. [D-HI], Sen. Dodd, Christopher J. [D-CT], Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA], Sen. Simon, Paul [D-IL], Sen. Metzenbaum, Howard M. [D-OH], Sen. Mikulski, Barbara A. [D-MD], Sen. Kerry, John F. [D-MA], Sen. Rockefeller, John D., IV [D-WV]

Subjects

Education

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21 April 2025

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Summary

Educational Excellence Act of 1989 - Title I: Improving Elementary and Secondary Education - Part A: Presidential Merit Schools - Presidential Merit Schools Act - Amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA) to establish the Presidential Merit Schools Program to recognize and reward public and private elementary and secondary schools that have made substantial progress in: (1) raising student educational achievement, especially in reading, writing, and mathematics; (2) creating a safe and alcohol- and drug-free school environment; and (3) reducing the dropout rate. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1990 through 1993. Authorizes State educational agencies (SEAs) to designate as a Merit School any public or private elementary or secondary school nominated through procedures established by the SEA. Sets forth requirements for selection criteria established by the Secretary of Education (the Secretary) and by SEAs. Provides that each Merit School will be awarded a Presidential Certificate of Merit, as well as funds to further its educational program. Prohibits Federal, State, or local reduction of other assistance to a school because it receives such an award. Part B: Magnet Schools of Excellence - Magnet Schools of Excellence Act of 1989 - Amends ESEA to establish the Magnet Schools of Excellence Program of grants to support public elementary or secondary schools that: (1) offer the highest quality instruction in an academic or vocational discipline or create a unique and effective learning environment; (2) are open to students from beyond the immediate school attendance area; and (3) are capable of attracting students from a variety of backgrounds. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1990 through 1993. Sets forth criteria for selection of applications. Limits such grants to any one school to no more than two years and requires satisfactory progress in order to receive the grant for the second year. Prohibits Federal, State, or local reduction of assistance to a school because it receives such an award. Part C: Alternative Certification for Teachers and Principals - Alternative Certification of Teachers and Principals Assistance Act of 1989 - Amends ESEA to establish a program of assistance for Alternative Certification of Teachers and Principals. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1990. Repeals this part as of October 1, 1990. Part D: Presidential Awards for Excellence in Education - Amends ESEA to establish the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Education Program to recognize and reward outstanding elementary and secondary school teachers. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1990 through 1993. Makes any full-time public or private elementary or secondary school teacher of academic or vocational subjects eligible for such an award. Makes teachers of religion (other than religion as an academic discipline) ineligible. Allows various individuals, groups, or institutions to nominate teachers for such awards. Requires State panels to select award recipients using criteria approved by the Secretary. Sets the amount of such an award at $5,000, and allows the recipient to use it for any purpose. Part E: Effective Date - Sets the effective date of the amendments made by this title. Title II: National Science Scholars - Amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 (HEA) to establish the National Science Scholars Program to recognize student excellence and achievement in the physical, life, and computer sciences, mathematics, and engineering. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1990 through 1993. Authorizes the Secretary to award scholarships to outstanding students selected as National Science Scholars by the President. Allows students who satisfy certain requirements to receive such scholarships for the first year of undergraduate study and, if they satisfy additional requirements, additional scholarships to cover the remaining undergraduate years. Directs the Secretary to appoint a panel of experts to recommend academic achievement criteria for use in the nomination of scholars. Sets forth requirements for initial and continuation awards. Sets the scholarship amount at $10,000 for an academic year, but reduces such amount based on cost of attendance and other grant or scholarship assistance, and adjusts for insufficient appropriations. Requires that scholarship recipients, to the extent they are otherwise qualified, be given priority consideration for federally financed summer employment in research and development centers. Title III: Other Programs - Amends the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act of 1986 to establish a Drug-Free Schools Urban Emergency Grants program. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1990 through 1993. Directs the Secretary to use program funds to award a small number of one-time grants to local educational agencies in urban areas with the most severe drug problems to assist them in developing and implementing comprehensive approaches to eliminating such problems. Amends HEA to authorize appropriations for FY 1990 through 1993 for special awards to historically Black colleges and universities. Makes institutions that receive such awards ineligible for other specified awards, and makes institutions that do not receive them eligible for those other awards.

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Timeline

  1. 5 April 1989

    Introduced

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

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 5 April 1989

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 13 June 1989

    Committee

    Subcommittee on Education, Arts, Humanities. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 101-372.

    Source: Committee

  4. 13 July 1989

    Committee

    Subcommittee on Education, Arts, Humanities. Approved for full committee consideration with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

    Source: Committee

  5. 20 July 1989

    Reported

    Committee on Labor and Human Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

    Source: Committee

  6. 19 September 1989

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 250.

    Source: Calendars

  7. 19 September 1989

    Reported

    Committee on Labor and Human Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Kennedy with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 101-136.

    Source: Committee

  8. 19 September 1989

    Reported

    Committee on Labor and Human Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Kennedy with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 101-136.

    Source: Committee

  9. 6 February 1990

    Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.

    Source: Floor

  10. 7 February 1990

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 92-8. Record Vote No: 10.

    Source: Floor

  11. 7 February 1990

    Floor

    Considered by Senate.

    Source: Floor

  12. 20 February 1990

    Floor

    Held at the desk.

    Source: Floor

  13. 20 February 1990

    Floor

    Received in the House.

    Source: Floor

  14. 20 February 1990

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

  15. 27 July 1990

    Floor

    A similar measure H.R. 5115 was laid on the table without objection.

    Source: Floor

  16. 27 July 1990

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  17. 27 July 1990

    Passed

    The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  18. 27 July 1990

    Passed

    On passage Passed without objection.

    Source: Floor

  19. 27 July 1990

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed without objection.

    Source: Floor

  20. 27 July 1990

    Passed

    The House struck all after the enacting clause and inserted in lieu thereof the provisions of a similar measure H.R. 5115. Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  21. 27 July 1990

    Floor

    Considered by unanimous consent.

    Source: Floor

  22. 27 July 1990

    Floor

    Mr. Hawkins asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table and consider.

    Source: Floor

  23. 4 August 1990

    Floor

    Message on House action received in Senate and held at desk: House amendments to Senate bill.

    Source: Floor

  24. 4 August 1990

    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 S. 695.

    Source: Floor

Votes

7 February 1990 · Bill Passed · On Passage of the Bill S. 695 · Bill Passed · Official source

Yes 92 · No 8 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 0

Showing the first 4 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.

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