Track Jennifer's sponsored bills, co-sponsored legislation, and voting record
The Teacher and School Leader Quality Partnership Grants Act aims to improve educator preparation, hold programs accountable, meet staffing needs in high-need areas, and elevate the teaching profession through grants and rigorous standards.
Jennifer McClellan
Representative
VA
Jennifer McClellan
Representative
VA
The "Teacher and School Leader Quality Partnership Grants Act" amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to improve the preparation, recruitment, and professional development of teachers, school leaders, and other educators, particularly in high-need areas. It emphasizes evidence-based practices, residency programs, and teacher leadership development, while also holding preparation programs accountable for the effectiveness of their graduates. The act also directs the Secretary of Education to establish an advisory committee to study and make recommendations on elevating the education profession. Finally, it extends the authorization of appropriations through 2026.
The "Coordination for Soil Carbon Research and Monitoring Act" establishes an interagency committee to develop a strategic plan for federal research, development, and deployment regarding soil carbon sequestration, and authorizes $10,000,000 to carry out the Act.
Jennifer McClellan
Representative
VA
Jennifer McClellan
Representative
VA
The "Coordination for Soil Carbon Research and Monitoring Act" establishes an Interagency Committee to coordinate federal research, development, and deployment activities related to soil carbon sequestration. The committee will develop a strategic plan, propose agency roles, oversee working groups, and report to Congress on soil carbon sequestration research and monitoring. It encourages collaboration between federal agencies, soil scientists, and agricultural communities to advance soil carbon sequestration. An appropriation of $10,000,000 is authorized to carry out the Act.