Capital Update tracks the movement of legislation, the introduction of notable bills, and routine regulatory announcements.
Legislative Action
Omnibus Education Bill
S2
The Senate last week began debate on S 2, the comprehensive education-reform bill sponsored by Senator Edward M. Kennedy, Democrat of Massachusetts.
Education Department
Chapter 2
Final Regulations
The Education Department published in the Jan. 10 Federal Register regulations allowing Chapter 2 funds to be used for training programs that help teachers and counselors identify potential illiterates.
School-College Partnerships
Grant Announcement
The Education Department published in the Jan. 14 Federal Register priorities and selection criteria for a new grant program designed to bolster school-college partnerships.