A bill to establish a Federal sabbatical program to improve the quality of teaching in the Nation's elementary and secondary schools.
Teachers' Sabbatical Leave Act - Establishes a program for the award of sabbatical leave grants, not to exceed one year at $300 per month, to experienced elementary and secondary school teachers, for the purpose of improving their teaching skills.
Authorizes grants to institutions of higher education for the tuition and fees of grantees.
Provides a basis for the allocation of funds for sabbatical leave grants among the several States.
Renders ineligible for such grants study at schools of divinity. Prohibits Federal control over the educational institutions involved in the program.
Authorizes $100,000,000 for fiscal year 1974, and such sums as may be necessary for fiscal years thereafter to carryout the provisions of this Act.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to House Committee on Education and Labor.
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