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Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · Jan 22, 2013
Strengthen our Schools and Students Act - Expresses the sense of the Senate that Congress should:
strengthen early learning programs to better prepare children for success in school;
ensure that all students have equitable access to a high-quality, well-rounded education that prepares them to succeed in college and a career;
continue efforts to make higher education more affordable and to improve access and success for all students;
provide all teachers with the support they need to ensure student success, including by creating a national Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Master Teacher Corps; and
support states and local educational agencies to ensure that schools have safe and successful learning conditions.
People & committees
Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV] · D–NV
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S44)
Introduced in Senate
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