House Passes Education Bill
Associated Press
WASHINGTON —
The House today overwhelmingly approved a sweeping education bill that renews and expands programs affecting most of the nation’s elementary and secondary school children.
The 401-1 vote came after lawmakers rejected an attempt to bar federal funds for youth suicide prevention courses and approved a $1-million presidential award program for excellence in teaching foreign languages.
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