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H.R.2366 / 108th Congress

Fully Fund the No Child Left Behind Act

Referred to the Subcommittee on Education Reform.

Official summary

Version 00 · Introduced in House · Jun 5, 2003

Fully Fund the No Child Left Behind Act - Suspends amendments made by the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 (NCLBA) to titles I or II of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA) if the Federal Government fails to fully fund them..

Provides for such suspension if the Government appropriates any amount less than the specific dollar amount for that fiscal year in the authorization of appropriations for title I (currently, Improving the Academic Achievement of the Disadvantaged) or title II (currently, Preparing, Training, and Recruiting High Quality Teachers and Principals). Requires the ESEA provisions in effect before NCLBA's enactment to be in effect during any fiscal year of such suspension for title I (formerly, Helping Disadvantaged Children Meet High Standards) or title II (formerly, Dwight D. Eisenhower Professional Development Program).

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Who introduced it

Rep. Etheridge, Bob [D-NC-2] · D–NC

Committees

  • Education and Workforce Committee
47 cosponsorship records, including any withdrawals

Actions

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  1. Referred to the Subcommittee on Education Reform.

  2. Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H5821)

  3. Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

  4. Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1170)

  5. Introduced in House

  6. Introduced in House

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