Dollars to the Classroom Act
Summary
Dollars to the Classroom Act - Authorizes the Secretary of Education award grants to States for use by States and local educational agencies (LEAs) to improve classroom services and activities for students. Prescribes requirements for participation of private school children and teachers in activities and services.
Repeals authority for specified programs and activities under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA) and the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act, including: (1) mandatory independent evaluations of State student assessments; (2) grants for schools to develop comprehensive school reforms; (3) the Teacher and Principal Training and Recruiting Fund; (4) mathematics and science partnerships; (5) the Innovation for Teacher Quality; (6) Enhancing Education through Technology; (7) the Fund for Improvement of Education; and (8) Education for Homeless Children.