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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Jan 5, 1993
Technology Education Assistance Act of 1993 - Title I: State Grants and National Programs - Authorizes the Secretary of Education to make grants to States to strengthen teacher skills and improve instruction regarding use of technology in the classroom. Authorizes appropriations. Sets forth formulas for allocation to States and for in-State allocation to: (1) local education agencies, for training projects and grants projects for individual teachers; and (2) higher education training programs for teachers. Sets forth State and local application and program evaluation requirements. Directs the Secretary to submit a summary of State evaluations of programs to the Congress biennially. Title II: Technology Agency - Amends the Department of Education Organization Act to direct the Secretary to: (1) establish an Education Technology Agency (ETA) within the Department of Education; and (2) appoint a ETA Director and a Technology Board. Sets forth ETA functions. Authorizes appropriations.
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Rep. Kildee, Dale E. [D-MI-9] · D–MI
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Postsecondary Education and Training.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Elementary, Secondary and Vocational Education.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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