Number: 98-166 Title: TEACHER QUALITY AND QUANTITY: PROPOSALS IN THE 105TH CONGRESS Authors: James B. Stedman, Education and Public Welfare Division Abstract: This report provides background on the issues of teacher quality and quantity. It reviews relevant legislative proposals that were made in the 105th Congress and action on those proposals. It describes the new teacher programs enacted in the Higher Education Amendments of 1998 and the class size reduction/teacher hiring program included in the FY1999 omnibus appropriations legislation. Pages: 24 Date: Updated December 3, 1998