Rules Resource for H.R. 471 - Scholarships for Opportunity and Results Act
Summary
Reauthorizes for five years and makes improvements to the DC Opportunity Scholarship Program, which provides eligible low-income District parents with increased education options for their children who are attending under-performing DC public schools.
Type of Rule
Structured rule for consideration of the H.R. 471. Reported by a vote of 7/2
Amendments
H.R. 471 | Republican | Democratic | Bipartisan |
Submitted | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Withdrawn | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Made in Order | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Other Elements of the Rule
- Debate Time: Provides one hour of general debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- Provides 40 minutes of debate on the Norton (DC) amendment equally divided and controlled between the proponent and an opponent.
- Offers one motion to recommitt with or without instructions.
- Floor Managers: Bishop/Hastings
Floor Action Expected
The rule and the bill are expected to be debated on the floor on: March 30, 2011.