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S. 749 (111th)

Teaching Geography is Fundamental Act

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Introduced

31 March 2009

Last action

31 March 2009 · Introduced

Status

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Sponsors

Rep. Cochran, Thad [R-MS-4], Rep. Dodd, Christopher J. [D-CT-2], Sen. Alexander, Lamar [R-TN], Rep. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI-2], Sen. Bingaman, Jeff [D-NM], Patty Murray, Roger Wicker, Rep. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD-3], Bernie Sanders, Sen. Martinez, Mel [R-FL], Susan Collins, Michael Bennet, Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT], Lisa Murkowski, Sen. Begich, Mark [D-AK], Sen. Nelson, Ben [D-NE], Maria Cantwell, Sen. Johanns, Mike [R-NE], Sen. Lincoln, Blanche L. [D-AR], Sen. Conrad, Kent [D-ND], Sen. Mikulski, Barbara A. [D-MD], Rep. Snowe, Olympia J. [R-ME-2], Rep. Dorgan, Byron L. [D-ND-At Large], Sen. Lautenberg, Frank R. [D-NJ], Sen. Bayh, Evan [D-IN], Sheldon Whitehouse

Subjects

Education

Source updated

14 August 2025

Education

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Summary

Teaching Geography is Fundamental Act - Amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to establish a geography education grant program under title II (Teacher Quality Enhancement). Authorizes the Secretary of Education to award a grant to a national nonprofit educational organization or consortium, with 75% to be used for matching subgrants to institutions of higher education associated with state geographic alliances, nonprofit educational organizations, or state or local educational agencies. Requires program participants to use their grants and subgrants to enhance the geographic literacy of students in kindergarten through grade 12 by supporting specified activities, including: (1) educational research; (2) teacher training; (3) the development of effective teaching tools and learning materials; (4) the application of rigorous academic standards and assessment techniques; (5) comparative studies of world cultures, economies, and environments; and (6) the exchange of information regarding the state of geographic literacy and strategies for its improvement.

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Timeline

  1. 31 March 2009

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 31 March 2009

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4072-4073)

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 31 March 2009

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

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