H.Res. 249 (112th): Supporting K-12 geography education.

Introduced:
May 04, 2011 (112th Congress, 2011–2013)
Sponsor:
Rep. A. Dutch Ruppersberger [D-MD2]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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Status

This resolution was introduced on May 4, 2011, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced May 04, 2011
Referred to Committee May 04, 2011
Cosponsors
none
Committees

House Education and the Workforce

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Last updated May 04, 2011.
2 pages

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5/4/2011--Introduced.
Urges the Obama Administration to include geography and geospatial education in its Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) and Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) Blueprint for Reform proposals. Urges Congress to: (1) include funding for geography education consistent with other core academic subjects for K-12, as part of a reauthorized ESEA; and (2) enhance geography teacher training by passing legislation such as the Teaching Geography is Fundamental Act.

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