A few years ago someone (I can't remember who it was to give them proper credit!) suggested that the National Association of State Boards of Education was a good resource for education data, information and legislation. I became a member and have been very pleased with the variety of information available on a range of topics from school improvement to nutrition in cafeterias.

The following was the content of a recent email titled "bill watch" - it listed all of the recent bills introduced in the U.S. Senate and House.

** Senate Bills Introduced **

S 1159 (Hagel, Nebraska) introduced the “IDEA Full Funding Act” to amend Part B of IDEA to provide full Federal funding of that part.
S 1167 (Harkin, Iowa) introduced the “Legal Aid Attorney Loan Repayment Act” to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 in order to provide funding for student loan repayment for civil legal assistance attorneys.
S 1185 (Bingaman, New Mexico) introduced the “Graduation Promise Act of 2007” to provide grants to States to improve high schools and raise graduation rates while ensuring rigorous standards, to develop and implement effective school models for struggling students and dropouts, and to improve State policies to raise graduation rates. I think this is also co-sponsored by Senator Kennedy (Massachusetts).
S 1194 (Dodd, Connecticut) introduced the “No Child Left Behind Reform Act” to improve NCLB.
S 1199 (Wyden, Oregon) introduced the “Nanotechnology in the Schools Act” to strengthen the capacity of eligible institutions to provide instruction in nanotechnology.
S 1217 (Boxer, California) introduced to enhance the safety of elementary and secondary schools, and institutions of higher learning.
S 1228 (Durbin, Illinois) introduced the “Campus Law Enforcement Emergency Response Act of 2007” to amend Section 485(f) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 regarding law enforcement emergencies.
S 1231 (Reed, Rhode Island) introduced the “Preparing, Recruiting and Retaining of Education Professionals (PRREP) Act” to amend Part A of Title II of the Higher Education Act of 1965 to enhance teacher training and teacher preparation programs.
S 1232 (Dodd, Connecticut) introduced the “Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Management Act of 2007” to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services in consultation with the Secretary of Education to develop voluntary policy managing the risk of food allergy and anaphylaxis in schools, to establish school-based food allergy management grants.
S 1236 (Murkowski, Alaska) introduced the “School Accountability Improvements Act” to amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 regarding highly qualified teachers, growth models, adequate yearly progress, Native American language programs, and parental involvement.
S 1241 (Grassley, Iowa) introduced to amend the IRS Code of 1986 to clarify student housing eligibility for the low-income housing credit.
S 176 (Clinton, New York) introduced this resolution congratulating charter schools and their students, parents, teachers and administrators across the U.S. for their ongoing contributions to education.
S 1261 (Cantwell, Washington) introduced the “Montgomery GI Bill for Life Act” to amend Title 10 and 38 of the US Code to repeal the 10-year limit on use of the Montgomery GI Bill’s educational assistance benefits.
S 1262 (Enzi, Wyoming) introduced the “Student Loan Accountability and Disclosure Reform Act” to protect students receiving student loans.
S 1278 (Hagel, Nebraska) introduced the “Veterans and Survivors Employment and Training Act of 2007” to amend Title 38, US Code, to expand the scope of programs and education for which accelerated payments of educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill may be used.
S 1294 (Durbin, Illinois) introduced the “Homeland Security Education Act” to strengthen national security by encouraging and assisting in the expansion and improvement of educational programs in order to meet critical needs at the elementary, secondary and postsecondary levels.
S 1302 (Kennedy, Massachusetts) introduced the “Keeping Parents and Communities Engaged [PACE] Act” to amend Title V of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to encourage and support parent, family, and community involvement in schools; to provide needed integrated services and comprehensive supports to children; and to ensure that schools are centers of communities for the ultimate goal of assisting students to stay in school, become successful learners, and improve academic achievement.

** House Bills Introduced **
HR 1994 (McKeon, California) introduced to provide more transparency in the financial aid process and to ensure that students are receiving the best information about financial aid opportunities.
HR 2004 (Petri, Wisconsin) introduced the “Higher Education for Freedom Act” to establish and strengthen postsecondary education programs and courses in the subjects of traditional American history, free institutions, and Western civilization available to students preparing to teach these subjects and to other students.
HR 126 (Engel, New York) introduced supporting the goals and ideals of the Day of Silence with respect to discrimination and harassment faced by lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender individuals in schools.
HR 2017 (Holt, New Jersey) introduced to provide access and assistance to increase college attendance and completion of part-time students.
HR 2023 (Tancredo, Colorado) introduced to establish a student loan forgiveness program for members of the Sudanese Diaspora to enable them to return to southern Sudan and contribute to the reconstruction effort of southern Sudan.
HR 334 (Miller, North Carolina) introduced a resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Community College Month.
HR 2063 (Lowey, New York) introduced to direct the to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services in consultation with the Secretary of Education to develop voluntary policy managing the risk of food allergy and anaphylaxis in schools, to establish school-based food allergy management grants.
HR 2070 (Udall, Colorado) introduced to amend Part A of Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 regarding adequate yearly progress and assessments.
HR 2073 (Kennedy, Rhode Island) introduced to increase the number of well-trained mental health service professionals, including those in schools, who provide clinical mental health care to children and adolescents.
HR 344 (Boustany, Louisiana) introduced this resolution congratulating charter schools and their students, parents, teachers and administrators across the U.S. for their ongoing contributions to education.
HR 2087 (DeLauro, Connecticut) introduced to improve the “No Child Left Behind Act of 2001.”
HR 2111 (Holt, New Jersey) introduced to amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to establish a partnership program in foreign languages.