H.R. 6434 (112th): Broadening Opportunities Through Education Act

Introduced:
Sep 19, 2012 (112th Congress, 2011–2013)
Sponsor:
Rep. Donna Edwards [D-MD4]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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Status

This bill was introduced on September 19, 2012, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Sep 19, 2012
Referred to Committee Sep 19, 2012
Cosponsors
none
Committees

House Education and the Workforce

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Full Title

To direct the Secretary of Education to award grants to States that enact State laws that will make school attendance compulsory through the age of 17.

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Last updated Sep 19, 2012.
4 pages

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9/19/2012--Introduced.
Broadening Opportunities Through Education Act - Directs the Secretary of Education to award competitive grants to states that make school attendance compulsory through age 17.
Requires states to use their grant to improve their secondary school programs, such as by: - establishing or expanding work-based programs that integrate academic and career-based skills; - implementing an early warning system that helps high schools and their feeder middle schools identify and assist struggling students; - establishing grade and school transition programs and supports; -personalizing the school experience and increasing student engagement through service-learning and experiential, work-based, and other learning opportunities; - providing extended-learning opportunities by the school day, week, or year; and - increasing student supports through activities such as student advisories, counseling, and one-to-one mentoring.

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  • Title 20: EDUCATION
  • Chapter 70: STRENGTHENING AND IMPROVEMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS
  • Subchapter IX: GENERAL PROVISIONS
  • Part A: Definitions
  • Section 7801: Definitions