H.R. 236 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
Student Bill of Rights
H.R. 236 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) was introduced on Jan 8, 2003, sponsored by Chaka Fattah with 188 co-sponsors.
During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jan 8, 2003
- Co-sponsors
- 188
- Policy area
- Education
What it does
Student Bill of Rights - Directs the Secretary of Education to make annual determinations as to whether each State's public school system provides all its students with educational resources to succeed academically and in life.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Chaka Fattah (D-PA). Co-sponsors: 187 Democrats, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 8, 2003
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Education Reform. (Feb 21, 2003)
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Other Education bills in the 108th Congress
- H.R. 1412: Higher Education Relief Opportunities for Students Act of 2003
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- H.R. 5185: Higher Education Extension Act of 2004
- H.R. 2023: Asthmatic Schoolchildren's Treatment and Health Management Act of 2004
- H.R. 5186: Taxpayer-Teacher Protection Act of 2004
- H.R. 1350: Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004
- H.R. 5360: American History and Civics Education Act of 2004
- H.R. 490: Instructional Materials Accessibility Act of 2003
- H.R. 501: Nurse Loan Forgiveness Act of 2003
- S. 620: College Fire Prevention Act
Committees
- Education and the Workforce Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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