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AL HJR932
Joint Resolution
Status
4/14/2010
Primary Sponsor
Marcel Black
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AI Summary
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Urges Congress to use current funding formulae rather than competitive grants when reauthorizing the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA/No Child Left Behind)
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Asserts that states, not the federal government, should have principal responsibility and flexibility to develop student learning standards and evidence-based activities
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Requires coordination of federal, state, and local data collection systems to meet instructional needs and provide transparency to policymakers, parents, and community members
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Notes that Alabama local school systems currently employ over 5,800 education personnel funded through federal grants and oppose competitive grant processes that would disadvantage financially strapped districts
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Directs distribution of this resolution to all members of Alabama's Congressional delegation
Legislative Description
Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), (No Child Left Behind), U. S. Congress urged to reauthorize in accordance with current funding formulae, not competitive grants
Resolutions, Legislative
Last Action
Received in Senate and referred to the Senate committee on Rules
4/14/2010