H.R. 6152 (109th): Education for All Act of 2006

Introduced:
Sep 21, 2006 (109th Congress, 2005–2006)
Sponsor:
Rep. Nita Lowey [D-NY18]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)
See Instead:
This bill was re-introduced as H.R. 2092 (110th) on May 01, 2007.

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Status

This bill was introduced on September 21, 2006, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Sep 21, 2006
Cosponsors
3 cosponsors (3D) (show)
Committees

House Foreign Affairs

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Full Title

To amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to provide assistance for developing countries to promote quality basic education and to establish the achievement of universal basic education in all developing countries as an objective of United States foreign assistance policy, and for other purposes.

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Last updated Sep 21, 2006.
20 pages

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9/21/2006--Introduced.
Education for All Act of 2006 - Amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to state that it is U.S. policy to work with foreign countries and international organizations to: (1) assist developing countries committed to serious reforms to provide all children with quality elementary and secondary education; and (2) provide incentives to encourage educational system reform and educational service improvement in countries lacking such commitment. Requires the President to establish an Education for All Task Force to carry out such policy and to develop a unified strategy to promote universal basic education. Authorizes the President to provide funds or other assistance to eligible entities to assist a foreign country in developing and implementing a comprehensive national education plan that allows its citizens to access and complete basic education. Sets forth plan requirements. Authorizes the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to establish an education fellowship program to increase the expertise of agency personnel in promoting universal basic education and to carry out this Act.

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