Gifted and Talented Students Education Act of 1998
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (21 Oct 1998): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources.
What this bill does
This bill, the Gifted and Talented Students Education Act of 1998, would authorize the Secretary of Education to award grants to states. These grants would be for public schools to develop or expand programs for gifted and talented students. Eligible activities include professional development for educators, technical assistance, innovative programs and services, and the use of emerging technologies like distance learning to provide coursework.
The bill aims to help gifted and talented students develop their capabilities, acknowledging that these students have unique educational needs and may come from diverse backgrounds, including those with disabilities or limited English proficiency. The legislation proposes an appropriation of $160 million annually from fiscal years 1999 through 2003 to fund these grants, with specific formulas for distributing funds to states based on their child population.
As a proposed bill, S. 2650 was introduced in the Senate in October 1998 and referred to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources. Its next step in the legislative process would be for the committee to consider it, which could involve hearings, amendments, and a vote before potentially moving to the full Senate.
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Official summary
Gifted and Talented Students Education Act of 1998 - Authorizes the Secretary of Education to make grants to States for use by public schools to develop or expand gifted and talented education programs through one or more of the following activities: (1) professional development programs; (2) technical assistance; (3) innovative programs and services; and (4) emerging technologies, including distance learning. Sets forth requirements for grant applications, allotment to States, and reporting. Authorizes appropriations.
Timeline
21 Oct 1998
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources.
Common questions
- What does S. 2650 do?
- This bill, the Gifted and Talented Students Education Act of 1998, would authorize the Secretary of Education to award grants to states. These grants would be for public schools to develop or expand programs for gifted and talented students. Eligible activities include professional development for educators, technical assistance, innovative programs and services, and the use of emerging technologies like distance learning to provide coursework. The bill aims to help gifted and talented students develop their capabilities, acknowledging that these students have unique educational needs and may come from diverse backgrounds, including those with disabilities or limited English proficiency. The legislation proposes an appropriation of $160 million annually from fiscal years 1999 through 2003 to fund these grants, with specific formulas for distributing funds to states based on their child population. As a proposed bill, S. 2650 was introduced in the Senate in October 1998 and referred to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources. Its next step in the legislative process would be for the committee to consider it, which could involve hearings, amendments, and a vote before potentially moving to the full Senate.
- Has S. 2650 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S. 2650. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S. 2650?
- S. 2650 was sponsored by Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA] (R-IA), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S. 2650?
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources. (21 Oct 1998).
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