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FEDERALhearing transcript

Senate Confirmation Hearing for Frank T. Brogan

Original title: NOMINATION OF FRANK T. BROGAN TO BE ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

January 1, 2020

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The Frame

What this does

This hearing is a formal step in the federal confirmation process to determine if Frank T. Brogan will lead the office responsible for overseeing K-12 education policy and federal funding programs for schools across the United States.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Frank T. Brogan

The nominee is seeking confirmation for a federal executive position.

U.S. Department of Education

The agency is awaiting the appointment of a leader for the Office of Elementary and Secondary Education.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2020.

What's next

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Summary

The Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions held a hearing on January 25, 2018, to consider the of Frank T. Brogan for the position of Assistant Secretary for Elementary and Secondary Education at the U.S. Department of Education.

Key Facts

  • The Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions held a hearing on January 25, 2018, regarding the nomination of Frank T. Brogan.
  • Frank T. Brogan was nominated to serve as the Assistant Secretary for Elementary and Secondary Education.
  • The official nomination was received by the Senate on December 19, 2017.
  • Frank T. Brogan's professional background includes roles as an elementary school teacher, principal, superintendent, Florida Commissioner of Education, Lieutenant Governor of Florida, and Chancellor of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education.
  • The hearing included testimony from the nominee and opening statements from Committee leadership.
  • The committee received letters of support for the nominee from various educational and civic organizations, including the Council of Chief State School Officers and the Florida Chamber of Commerce.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the role of the Assistant Secretary for Elementary and Secondary Education?
This official leads the office within the Department of Education that manages federal programs and policies related to K-12 education.
What happens after this hearing?
Following the hearing, the committee typically votes on whether to report the to the full Senate for a confirmation vote.

Why It Matters

This hearing is a formal step in the federal confirmation process to determine if Frank T. Brogan will lead the office responsible for overseeing K-12 education policy and federal funding programs for schools across the United States.

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Extensive Support Network

The nominee received formal letters of support from a wide range of educational and political figures across both Florida and Pennsylvania, indicating broad institutional backing.

Connected Entities

personBill NelsonU.S. Senator from FloridaMap →
personFrank T. BroganNominee for Assistant Secretary for Elementary and Secondary EducationMap →
personLamar AlexanderChairman of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and PensionsMap →
personPatty MurrayRanking Member of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and PensionsMap →
organizationDepartment of EducationFederal agency overseeing the positionMap →

Sources

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www.govinfo.gov

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  • Controversy10
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