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H.R. 1775

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GREEN Act
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Committee
Latest Action · May 14, 2009
Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
Congress
111th (2009–2011)
Introduced
March 30, 2009
Cosponsors (16)
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Grants for Renewable Energy Education for the Nation Act or the GREEN Act - Authorizes the Secretary of Education to award competitive grants to partnerships of local educational agencies (LEAs), postsecondary institutions, and renewable energy industry representatives to develop programs of study focused on emerging careers and jobs in the renewable energy sector. Requires a priority be given to grant applications that: (1) use online learning or other innovative methods to deliver a program of study to individuals outside the partnership; and (2) focus on low-performing students and special populations. Authorizes the Secretary to award competitive grants to LEAs and postsecondary institutions to promote development of career and technical educational facilities that are energy efficient and use renewable energy practices.

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