SKILLS Act
Latest action · Jul 6, 2011 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4395-4397)
Progress
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- IntroducedJul 6, 2011
- Passed SenateNot reached
- Passed HouseNot reached
- To the PresidentNot reached
- Became lawNot reached
Summary
Strengthening Kids' Interest in Learning and Libraries Act or SKILLS Act - Amends part A of title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA) to require the inclusion of effective school library programs in school improvement programs.
Defines an "effective school library program" as one that: (1) is staffed by a state sanctioned school librarian; (2) has up-to-date materials and technology, including broadband; (3) includes regular collaboration between teachers and school librarians concerning school reform efforts; and (4) supports the development of digital literacy skills.
Replaces the existing program under subpart 4 (Improving Literacy Through School Libraries) of part B of title I of the ESEA with a new program (Improving Literacy and College and Career Readiness Through Effective School Library Programs) awarding competitive three-year grants to local educational agencies (LEAs) to develop and enhance effective school library programs. Makes LEAs eligible for such grants only if at least 20% of their students are impoverished.
Amends part A (Teacher and Principal Training and Recruiting Fund) of title II of the ESEA to rename part A the Teacher, School Librarian, and Principal Training and Recruiting Fund. Requires states and LEAs to use funds under the program to train school librarians, and recruit and retain highly effective school librarians.
Cosponsors 6
Members who signed on, in the order they did. Signatures ran from Jul 6, 2011 to Oct 31, 2011, with 4 there on the day it was introduced.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-WV | John D. Rockefeller IV | Original | Jul 6, 2011 |
| D-WA | Patty Murray | Original | Jul 6, 2011 |
| D-RI | Sheldon Whitehouse | Original | Jul 6, 2011 |
| R-MS | Thad Cochran | Original | Jul 6, 2011 |
| D-MA | John F. Kerry | Jul 14, 2011 | |
| D-SD | Tim Johnson | Oct 31, 2011 |
Actions 3
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Jul 6, 2011Introduced in Senate
- Jul 6, 2011Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4395-4397)
- Jul 6, 2011Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4395)
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Education.
Text 1
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- Jul 6, 2011Introduced in Senate
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