Elementary and Secondary School Teachers: Action by the 106th Congress

Publication Date: August 2000

Publisher: Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service

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Research Area: Education

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The quality and quantity of public elementary and secondary school teachers are of increasing concern to the 106th Congress. Although states and localities are responsible for most aspects of teacher preparation, recruitment, and employment, the federal government supports a wide array of programs for teachers. Several of these programs are being considered for amendment and extension by the 106th Congress including the Eisenhower Professional Development program and the Class Size Reduction program. The 106th Congress has before it a wide array of legislative proposals to address teacher issues. Action has occurred on several proposals. This report tracks such action and will be updated as it occurs. For background and analysis on teacher-related issues and federal programs, see CRS Report RL30128, Elementary and Secondary School Teachers: Selected Federal Programs and Issues.