H.R. 2597 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010
Positive Behavior for Safe and Effective Schools Act
H.R. 2597 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) was introduced on May 21, 2009, sponsored by Phil Hare with 38 co-sponsors.
During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), Barack Obama was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- May 21, 2009
- Co-sponsors
- 38
- Policy area
- Education
What it does
Positive Behavior for Safe and Effective Schools Act - Amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA) to allow states to allocate school improvement funds under title I of the ESEA for coordinated, early intervention services for all students.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Phil Hare (D-IL). Co-sponsors: 37 Democrats, 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 21, 2009
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education. (Oct 22, 2009)
More bills from Phil Hare in the 111th Congress
Other Education bills in the 111th Congress
- H.R. 1388: Serve America Act
- H.R. 1777: To make technical corrections to the Higher Education Act of 1965, and for other purposes.
- S. 1818: Morris K. Udall Scholarship and Excellence in National Environmental Policy Amendments Act of 2009
- H.R. 702: Providing Resources Early for Kids Act of 2009
- S. 749: Teaching Geography is Fundamental Act
- H.R. 780: Student Internet Safety Act of 2009
- H.R. 959: Officer Daniel Faulkner Children of Fallen Heroes Scholarship Act of 2009
- S. 1210: STEM Education Coordination Act of 2009
- H.R. 1324: Child Nutrition Promotion and School Lunch Protection Act of 2009
- H.R. 1380: Josh Miller HEARTS Act
Committees
- Education and the Workforce Committee
More
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