Secondary School Innovation Fund Act (111th)
Date of Introduction: May 4, 2009
Sponsor(s): Reid (D-NV)
Co-Sponsor(s): Bayh (D-IN), Begich (D-AK), Bennet (CO-D), Franken (D-MN), Lautenberg (D-NJ), Lincoln (D-AR), Menendez (D-NJ), Murray (D-WA), Pryor (D-AR)
House Bill Number: H.R. 2239
Date of Introduction: May 4, 2009
Sponsor(s): Loebsack (D-IA)
Co-Sponsor(s): Berman (D-CA), Boswell (D-IA), Conyers (D-MI), Hare (D-IL), Johnson (D-GA), Massa (D-NY), Matsui (D-CA), Payne (D-NJ), Sestak (D-PA)
The Secondary School Innovation Fund Act would authorize $500 million to support partnerships for creating innovative programs and models in secondary schools to increase student achievement and prepare students for success in postsecondary education and the workplace. The partnerships would consist of state education agencies or local education agencies collaborating with institutes of higher education, community based organizations, nonprofits, businesses, or school development organizations.
To learn more about the Secondary Innovation Fund Act, read the bill summary.
Support for the Sedondary School Innovation Fund Act: Since being introduced on May 4, 2009 the Secondary School Innovation Fund Act has garnered support from members of the education community. Read the letter of support.
Read the press release from the Alliance for Excellent Education on the Secondary School Innovation Fund Act.