S. 1435 · 109th Congress

Collaborative Agreements to Recruit Educators (CARE) Act of 2005

Stage
In committee
Introduced
2005-07-20
Latest action
2005-07-20 · Introduced in Senate

Summary

Collaborative Agreements to Recruit Educators (CARE) Act of 2005 - Authorizes the Secretary of Education to award grants to institutions of higher education (IHEs) to establish partnerships with low-income schools to establish programs that promote students' graduation from secondary school and completion of postsecondary education degrees.

Includes among required uses of grant funds: (1) mentoring or tutoring; (2) scholarships; (3) counseling and information on college admissions and student aid; and (4) lessons and workshops at the IHE or the low-income school.