House Plan Demands More Data on Teacher Training

By Jessica L. Sandham

Washington

States and postsecondary institutions that train teachers would be required to report information detailing the credentials of prospective teachers under a plan passed by the House last week.

The provision, sponsored by Rep. George Miller, D-Calif., passed by voice vote as an amendment to the Higher Education Act, which governs federal teacher training programs and most financial aid for college students. Lawmakers were not expected to vote on the reauthorization of the act in its entirety until this week.

By toughening reporting requirements, Mr. Miller's amendment is intended to push both states and colleges...