108th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. R. 5360
To authorize grants to establish academies for teachers and students
of American history and civics, and for other purposes.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
November 16, 2004
Mr. WICKER introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee
on Education and the Workforce
A BILL
To authorize grants to establish academies for teachers and students
of American history and civics, and for other purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United
States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the `American History and Civics Education Act of
2004'.
SEC. 2. PRESIDENTIAL ACADEMIES FOR TEACHING OF AMERICAN HISTORY AND CIVICS;
CONGRESSIONAL ACADEMIES FOR STUDENTS OF AMERICAN HISTORY AND CIVICS.
(a) Establishment- The Secretary of Education (referred to in this Act as
the `Secretary') may award grants, on a competitive basis--
(1) to entities to establish Presidential Academies for Teaching of American
History and Civics that may offer workshops for both veteran and new teachers
of American history and civics; and
(2) to entities to establish Congressional Academies for Students of American
History and Civics.
(b) Application- An entity that desires to receive a grant under subsection
(a) shall submit an application to the Secretary at such time, in such manner,
and containing such information as the Secretary may require.
(c) Demonstrated Expertise- The Secretary shall require that each entity,
to be eligible to receive a grant under this section, demonstrate expertise
in historical methodology or the teaching of history.
(d) Available Funds- In awarding grants under subsection (a), the Secretary
may use any funds available to the Secretary to carry out education programs.
SEC. 3. NATIONAL HISTORY DAY PROGRAM.
The Secretary may award grants to the National History Day Program for the
purpose of continuing and expanding its activities to promote the study of
history and improve instruction.
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