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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Mar 24, 1993
Freedom to Improve Educational Achievement Act - Authorizes the Secretary of Education to waive certain Federal statutory and regulatory requirements, with specified exceptions, for States, local educational agencies, and schools as part of systemic educational reform and efforts to meet the national education goals for all children. Allows additional waivers for specified related programs, with the approval of the appropriate Federal agency. Sets forth requirements for waiver applications, restrictions, evaluations, and reports.
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Rep. Goodling, William F. [R-PA-19] · R–PA
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Elementary, Secondary and Vocational Education.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E751-752)
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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