College Access and Opportunity Act
Summary of the Republican Bill
Foreign competition in the fields of math and science is leaving America at a competitive disadvantage. While the United States still leads the world in scientific and technological innovation, this Nation must continue to be flexible to meet the new realities of today and the daunting challenges of tomorrow. The Education and the Workforce Committee is at the forefront of this effort.H.R. 609, the College Access and Opportunity Act, passed by the House on March 30, 2006, includes several reforms to strengthen math, science, and critical foreign language education — and, thus, enhance American competitiveness. Notably, the legislation does so within the framework…
