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Bill· HJRESH.J.Res. 384 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 30 July 1979
Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits compelling a student to attend a public school located outside his or her school district for reasons of race, color, or national origin. Requires school districts to be established to: (1) preserve the neighborhood school concept; but (2) not deny any student an equal educational opportunity as guaranteed under the U.S. Constitution.
Bill· HRH.R. 5004 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 27 July 1979
Daniel James Memorial Center for Preventive Health Education Act - Directs the Commissioner of Education to make a grant to Tuskegee Institute in Alabama for the construction of a building in memory of General Daniel James, to be known as the "Daniel James Memorial Center for Preventive Health Education. States that such Center shall serve as a repository for the papers and memorabilia relating to General James' life, and shall function as an athletic, educational, cultural, and community center.
Bill· HRH.R. 4976 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 26 July 1979
Amends the Act of April 8, 1935 to increase the number of members of the board of trustees of Trinity College of Washington, D.C., to a minimum of nine (currently eight) and a maximum of 30 (currently 15). Removes the restriction of board membership to members of the Congregation of Sisters of Notre Dame of Namur.
Bill· HRH.R. 4967 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 26 July 1979
William Levi Dawson Institute of Public Affairs Assistance Act - Authorizes the Commissioner of Education to make grants to Fisk University, in Nashville, Tennessee, for the development of the William Levi Dawson Institute of Public Affairs of Fisk University.
Bill· HRH.R. 4960 (96th)reported
United States · United States Congress · 25 July 1979
Authorizes the President to present, on behalf of the Congress, a gold medal of appropriate design to Gerald F. Spiess, in recognition of his distinguished feat as a transatlantic sailor. Authorizes appropriations of up to $15,000 to strike such medal. Authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to strike bronze duplicates of such medal for sale to the public.
Bill· HRH.R. 4949 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 24 July 1979
Educational Testing Act of 1979 - Declares the purpose of this Act to be to: (1) ensure that test subjects and persons using test results are aware of the uses and limitations of standardized tests in postsecondary education admissions; (2) make test-related information available to the public; (3) protect the public interest by promoting more knowledge about the use of standardized test results and by promoting greater accuracy in the administration and interpretation of such tests; and (4) encourage the use of multiple criteria in the grant or denial of any significant educational benefit. Requires each testing agency to provide to a test subject information concerning: (1) the purposes of the test; (2) the subject matters and the areas of skill or knowledge being tested; (3) interpretation and use of the results; (4) the form in which the scores will be reported; (5) any promises made by a testing agency with regard to accuracy, forwarding, and privacy of information of such scores; (6) the property interest of a test subject in such scores, and their storage, disposal, or future use; (7) the time period for mailing such scores to a test subject and designated recipients; (8) special services to accommodate handicapped test subjects; and (9) notice of the information rights and review procedure available to a test subject. Requires a testing agency to notify a test subject and designated recipients if the scores will be delayed ten days or more. Requires a testing agency to provide to the Commissioner of Education information concerning any study or statistical report pertaining to a test which it prepares or for which it provides data. Stipulates that such information shall be considered records for public information purposes. Directs the Commissioner to report to the Congress with regard to such information within one year of enactment of this Act. Requires a testing agency (with regard to any tests administered to 5,000 or more subjects nationally over a testing year) to file with the Commissioner: (1) a copy of all test questions used in determining such test's raw score; (2) the corresponding correct answers; and (3) all rules for transferring raw scores into the scores as reported to a test subject and designated recipients. Stipulates that such information shall be considered records for public information purposes. Requires a testing agency, upon request, to send to a test subject: (1) a copy of the test questions used to determine the raw score; (2) such test subject's answer sheet, along with the corresponding correct answers; and (3) a statement of the raw score if such request is made within 90 days of the release of the test score to the subject. Authorizes a fee to be charged to cover the costs of providing a test subject with such information. Prohibits test scores from being disclosed by a testing agency to any person, institution, or governmental agency unless specifically designated as a recipient by a test subject. Authorizes previous scores to be released to any currently designated recipient. Requires a testing agency to report specified cost-related information to the Commissioner to ensure that such tests are being offered at a reasonable cost. Requires additional cost-related information to be submitted if a separate fee is charged for admissions data assembly or score reporting services (as defined by this Act). Provides a civil penalty of up to $2,000 for each violation of this Act by a test agency. Defines "standardized test" to mean a test affecting or distributed through interstate commerce (exclusive of one used by an individual institution for its own purposes or one used for non-admissions or credit-examination purposes): (1) used for postsecondary admissions; or (2) used for preliminary preparation for such postsecondary admissions tests.
Bill· HRH.R. 4948 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 24 July 1979
Education Amendments of 1979 - Amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to: (1) extend eligibility from four to eight years for undergraduate basic and supplemental educational opportunity grants; (2) repeal the provision prohibiting supplemental grants of less than $200 from being awarded; and (3) remove the provision that students receiving such grants be at least half-time students.
Bill· HRH.R. 4946 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 24 July 1979
Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow an income tax deduction for the expenses paid for the higher education of the taxpayer or a dependent, not exceeding $1,500 for each student.
Bill· SS. 1553 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 21 July 1979
Urban Grant University Act of 1980 - Amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to authorize the Commissioner of Education to make grants to urban universities (as defined by this Act) to assist them in carrying out urban-oriented projects. Sets forth grant application guidelines, including a requirement that no project grant may exceed 90 percent of such project's total cost. Stipulates that any institution receiving assistance under this Act shall be designated as an "urban grant university." Requires the Commissioner to publish annually a list of such urban grant universities. Limits the annual amount of such assistance to institutions in any one State to 15 percent of the total amount paid.
Bill· HRH.R. 4803 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 16 July 1979
Prohibits the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare from promulgating a proposed rule applicable to vitamin and mineral products for over-the-counter human use published on March 16, 1979, or from taking any other action which would have the same effect as such proposed rule.
Resolution· HRESH.Res. 357 (96th)passed
United States · United States Congress · 13 July 1979
Expresses the sense of the House that: (1) the report of the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare entitled "Report on Home Health Services Under Titles XVIII, XIX, and XX" is not responsive to the requirements set forth in the Medicare-Medicaid Anti-Fraud and Abuse Amendments; and (2) such report shall be returned to the Secretary and revised to comply with such requirements.
Bill· SS. 1490 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 12 July 1979
Amends the Woodrow Wilson Memorial Act of 1968 to remove the fiscal year 1979 limitation on authorizations for the Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Trust Fund for the Humphrey Fellowship established in the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars at the Smithsonian Institute.
Bill· SJRESS.J.Res. 95 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 12 July 1979
Directs the Commissioner of Education to make a grant to Tuskegee Institute to construct a building on the campus in memory of the late General Daniel "Chappie" James. Stipulates that such building shall: (1) contain the papers and memorabilia concerning James; and (2) serve as the Tuskegee Institute Art Museum.
Bill· HRH.R. 4677 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 28 June 1979
Amends the provisions of Federal law regarding educational assistance for federally-impacted areas to set forth a formula for establishing the number of children in a school district for purposes of computing certain local educational agencies' contribution rate.
Bill· HRH.R. 4663 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 28 June 1979
Veterans' Education Amendments Act of 1979 - Increases the rates of educational benefits and allowances for eligible veterans and their survivors and dependents in the following areas: (1) subsistence allowance while pursuing vocational rehabilitation training; (2) educational assistance allowance; (3) special supplemental assistance for post-secondary courses of education; (4) special training allowance; (5) correspondence course allowance; (6) apprenticeship or other on-job training allowance; (7) educational loans; and (8) agricultural course allowance.
Bill· HRH.R. 4635 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 27 June 1979
Appropriates the sum of $1,500,855 for fiscal year 1980 for the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare, for the purpose of providing a grant pursuant to the special demonstration program for improving rehabilitation services for handicapped individuals under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, to the Eastern Carolina Vocational Center, Greenville, North Carolina, to construct a recreational-residential facility.
Bill· HRH.R. 4613 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 26 June 1979
Educational Research and Planning Act of 1979 - Authorizes the Commissioner of Education to make grants to 40 local educational agencies to promote the establishment of local offices of educational research and planning. Provides that such local agencies shall be selected with consideration being given to: (1) student enrollment; (2) geographic distribution; (3) property values within such agency's area; and (4) urban, suburban, and rural areas. Sets forth eligibility requirements for such agencies and grant application guidelines. Provides that each participating local educational agency shall have a director of research and planning to administer and coordinate activities. Sets forth the functions and responsibilities of such directors.
Resolution· HRESH.Res. 335 (96th)passed
United States · United States Congress · 26 June 1979
Sets forth the rule for the consideration of H.R. 4389 (Departments of Labor and Health, Education, and Welfare funding).
Law· HRH.R. 4591 (96th)open
United States · United States Congress · 22 June 1979
Amends the Education Amendments of 1978 with regard to locally-operated educational programs to redefine school district advisory council membership requirements and to require specified information to be provided to such council, and to a member upon request (presently requires information to be provided automatically to each council member). Revises the authorization formula for State educational leadership resources. Establishes an allotment formula for such funds providing that: (1) each State shall receive allotments equal to those provided in fiscal year 1973; and (2) additional appropriations shall be awarded as the Commissioner of Education deems appropriate. Requires that a local educational agency applying for emergency school aid be given notice and opportunity to amend its application before final disapproval of any such request. Prohibits grants to a local educational agency to operate a community education program being conducted by another public agency unless there is collaboration between such agencies. Extends the deadline dates for interim reports to Congress regarding elementary and secondary school financing from December 31, 1979, and 1980, to December 31, 1980, and 1981, and for a final report from December 31, 1981, to December 31, 1982. Extends the deadline from one year to 18 months for the submission of an evaluation study with respect to federally funded elementary and secondary education programs. Amends certain library and library resources provisions of the General Education Provisions Act to provide that the formula for the rollover of unused appropriated funds for succeeding fiscal years shall not become effective regarding such provisions until October 1, 1980, except at the option of local educational agencies. Directs the Commissioner to approve, upon request, funds for fiscal year 1979 on the same basis as fiscal year 1978 appropriations for experimental compensatory education programs conducted under the Educational Amendments of 1974. Amends the Federal law which provides financial assistance to federally-impacted education agencies to extend the date for disaster coverage from October 1, 1978, to October 1, 1983. Amends the General Education Provisions Act to repeal certain annual evaluation report requirements for title I grants under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965. Stipulates that State and local educational officials shall not be barred from access to student records necessary to the audit or evaluation of any federally-supported education program. Amends the Vocational Educational Act of 1963 to authorize the modification of certain annual reporting requirements to avoid duplication of data collection. Authorizes States to exceed the 50 percent limitation on Federal funds which may be used to supplement local funds for programs for the handicapped, the disadvantaged, and those with limited English-speaking ability. Amends the Career Education Incentive Act to repeal provisions prohibiting authorizations of funds for fiscal years 1980 and beyond unless: (1) an appropriation was made for the immediately preceding fiscal year; and (2) such funds are appropriated in the fiscal year prior to the fiscal year in which such funds are to be obligated, and unless they are made available (to the States) prior to the beginning of such fiscal year. States that the provisions of this Act shall become effective October 1, 1978.
Bill· HRH.R. 4582 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 22 June 1979
Talking Book Act - Directs the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare to establish a program of grants for assisting public and private nonprofit organizations in producing talking books through the use of volunteer readers and to establish and implement procedures for distributing talking books so produced to talking book centers. Requires the Secretary to consult with the Library of Congress concerning: (1) the titles that have been produced as talking books under the Federal law which provides specially adapted reading services for the blind and the physically handicapped; and (2) the system for distributing such books to the talking book centers.
Law· HRH.R. 4556 (96th)open
United States · United States Congress · 21 June 1979
Amends title XV of the Public Health Service Act (National Health Planning and Development) to authorize the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare to extend the conditional designation of a State health planning and development agency beyond the current 36-month limit upon a finding that such an agency is making a good faith effort to perform its functions.
Bill· SS. 1373 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 19 June 1979
Federal Correctional Educational Assistance Act - Authorizes the Commissioner of Education to make grants to State educational agencies to carry out programs of education for adult and juvenile offenders at correctional institutions. Authorizes appropriations for such program for fiscal years 1980-1982. Stipulates that in any fiscal year in which appropriated funds exceed $15,000,000, three percent of such funds shall be allocated for programs of national significance. Stipulates that in any fiscal year in which funds are appropriated under this Act no funds shall be made available under title III of the Elementary and Secondary Act of 1965 relating to correction education. Requires States wishing to receive grants under this Act to submit an application. Sets forth guidelines for such application.
Bill· HRH.R. 4531 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 19 June 1979
Lifelong Learning Act of 1979 - Amends title I of the Higher Education Act of 1965: (1) to repeal provisions of such title dealing with community service and continuing education programs, including the National Advisory Council on Extension and Continuing Education; and (2) to establish a new title I "Lifelong Learning" which is to make education and training opportunities available to all citizens throughout life. Authorizes appropriations for purposes of this Act through fiscal year 1985. Stipulates that 35 percent of such appropriated funds shall be used for comprehensive State planning programs. Provides that individual, eligible States shall receive such funds based on population, with a minimum grant of $50,000. Authorizes a State to request that a part of its allotment be transferred to another State for certain purposes. Requires States receiving less than $100,000 for such planning programs to use not less than 40 percent nor more than 50 percent of such funds for such purpose, and States receiving more than $100,000 to use not less than 30 percent nor more than 40 percent of such funds for such purpose. Authorizes States to use the remainder of such planning funds to implement statewide planning through grants to, or contracts with, appropriate State agencies and institutions. Stipulates that 30 percent of such Federal funds appropriated under this Act shall be used by eligible States for grants to institutions of higher education for post secondary continuing education and related adult education programs and services. Stipulates that 30 percent of such Federal funds appropriated under this Act shall be used for grants to, and contracts with, public and private agencies, institutions, and individuals for special purpose grants. Prohibits such grants from being given without the appropriate State agency having been given an opportunity to comment upon such grant's relevance to the State's comprehensive statewide planning program. Stipulates that five percent of such Federal funds appropriated under this Act shall be used for Federal lifelong learning activities, including the convening of a Lifelong Learning Conference in 1983. Requires States wishing to receive Federal funds for comprehensive planning programs and grants to institutions of higher education to submit an agreement. Sets forth guidelines for such agreement. Transfers responsibility for such programs from the Assistant Secretary to the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare. Directs the President to appoint a National Advisory Council on Lifelong Learning within 90 days of enactment of this Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 4526 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 19 June 1979
Education for Exporting Act - Establishes the Federal Export Education Foundation. Directs such Foundation to enter into agreements with institutions of higher education, educational agencies, and business organizations to provide assistance in: (1) increasing awareness of international commerce in the United States; or (2) enhancing the ability of U.S. industry to engage in international commerce. Specifies various programs to be conducted by such Foundation, including: (1) work internships abroad; (2) cooperative activities to provide low-cost translation services and market research studies; (3) development of guides to commercial laws; (4) development of language and area studies courses; and (5) information regarding career opportunities for individuals with language, area studies, and international business backgrounds. Requires the accounts of such Foundation be audited annually and the results reported to the President and Congress. Establishes an Export Education Trust Fund in the U.S. Treasury consisting of appropriated sums and sums received as reimbursement for services provided under the Foundation's educational programs.
Bill· HRH.R. 4507 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 18 June 1979
Amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to direct the Commissioner of Education to enter into agreements with credit bureau organizations providing for the exchange of information concerning defaulting student borrowers. States that such agreements: (1) shall provide for disclosure by the Commissioner to such credit organizations; and (2) may provide for the disclosure, by such credit organizations to the Commissioner, of information concerning the defaulting borrower's address and other relevant information. Directs the Commissioner, within 90 days of enactment of this Act, to establish a system for the prompt notification to a defaulting borrower of any disclosure made under this Act. Includes notice of such system of disclosure to credit organizations among the terms of the written agreement evidencing: (1) a federally-guaranteed student loan made more than 180 days after enactment of this Act; (2) subsidy payments for such loans to State and nonprofit private institutions made more than 180 days after enactment of this Act; (3) Federal contributions to an institution for direct student loans; and (4) a direct student loan to an eligible student from his or her institution made more than 180 days after enactment of this Act.
Bill· SS. 1350 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 14 June 1979
Education Amendments of 1979 - Amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to extend authorizations of appropriations to fiscal year 1980 for: (1) community services and continuing education programs; (2) special programs for the elderly; (3) college library programs, including research libraries; (4) developing institutions; (5) basic educational opportunity grants; (6) supplemental educational opportunity grants; (7) grants to States for student incentives; (8) special programs for students from low-income families; (9) Educational Information Centers; (10) veterans' cost-of-instruction payments to institutions of higher education; (11) direct student loans; (12) financial aid for administrators training; (13) teacher corps and teacher training programs; (14) acquisition of television and other equipment for improving classroom instruction; (15) grants and loans for construction and renovation of undergraduate academic facilities, and grants for graduate facilities; (16) annual interest subsidy grants for such construction and renovation; (17) graduate programs and fellowships; (18) community colleges; (19) law school clinical programs; and (20) State postsecondary education commissions. Amends the General Education Provisions Act to extend authorizations of appropriations to fiscal year 1980 for: (1) the Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education; and (2) the National Institute of Education. Amends the National Defense Education Act of 1958 to extend authorizations of appropriations to fiscal year 1980 for foreign studies and language programs. Amends the Middle Income Student Assistance Act to make such Act effective with respect to student enrollment on or after July 1, 1979 (presently August 1, 1979). Amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to provide that Federal allotments to States for strengthening local educational agencies shall be equal to those granted in fiscal year 1973. Stipulates that excess funds shall be awarded to States on a discretionary basis by the Commissioner of Education. Amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to: (1) provide that any excess basic educational opportunity grant funds for the academic year 1978-1979 shall remain available for such purpose through September 30, 1981, rather than used for other educational purposes; (2) provide that all eligible lenders shall be considered approved for purposes of Federal interest subsidies unless the Commissioner promulgates required regulations by September 30, 1979; (3) remove limitations on special allowance payments; (4) authorize the Commissioner to collect defaulting direct student loans; and (5) include vocational schools within the definition of "institution of higher education."
Law· HRH.R. 4476 (96th)open
United States · United States Congress · 14 June 1979
Education Amendments of 1979 - Amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to extend authorizations of appropriations to fiscal year 1980 for: (1) community services and continuing education programs; (2) special programs for the elderly; (3) college library programs, including research libraries; (4) developing institutions; (5) basic educational opportunity grants;(6) supplemental educational opportunity grants; (7) grants to States for student incentives; (8) special programs for students from low-income families; (9) Educational Information Centers; (10) veterans' cost-of-instruction payments to institutions of higher education; (11) direct student loans; (12) financial aid for administrators training; (13) teacher corps and teacher training programs; (14) acquisition of television and other equipment for improving classroom instruction; (15) grants and loans for construction and renovation of undergraduate academic facilities, and grants for graduate facilities; (16) annual interest subsidy grants for such construction and renovation; (17) graduate programs and fellowships; (18) community colleges; (19) law school clinical programs; and (20) State postsecondary education commissions. Amends the General Education Provisions Act to extend authorizations of appropriations to fiscal year 1980 for the Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education. Amends the Middle Income Student Assistance Act to make such Act effective with respect to student enrollment on or after July 1, 1979 (presently August 1, 1979). Amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to: (1) provide that any excess basic educational opportunity grant funds for the academic year 1978-1979 shall remain available for such purpose through September 30, 1981, rather than used for other educational purposes; (2) provide that all eligible lenders shall be considered approved for purposes of Federal interest subsidies unless the Commissioner of Education promulgates required regulations by September 30, 1979; (3) remove limitations on special allowance payments; (4) authorize the Commissioner to collect defaulting direct student loans; and (5) include vocational schools within the definition of "institution of higher education".
Law· HRH.R. 4453 (96th)open
United States · United States Congress · 13 June 1979
Amends the Saccharin Study and Labeling Act to extend until June 30, 1981, the period during which the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare may not take specified actions to restrict the continued use of saccharin or of any food, drug, or cosmetic containing saccharin.
Bill· HRH.R. 4448 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 13 June 1979
Amends the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to exclude from its coverage any individual certified by a private nonprofit institution of higher education to be a full-time student at that institution and employed by that institution as a resident assistant or counselor living in a resident hall or dormitory of such an institution.
Bill· SS. 1327 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 12 June 1979
Amends the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to exclude from its coverage any individual certified by a private nonprofit institution of higher education to be a full-time student at that institution and employed by that institution as a resident assistant or counselor living in a resident hall or dormitory of such an institution.
Bill· HRH.R. 4389 (96th)failed
United States · United States Congress · 7 June 1979
Departments of Labor and Health, Education, and Welfare Appropriations Act, 1980 - Title I: Department of Labor - Department of Labor Appropriation Act, 1980 - Makes appropriations for fiscal year 1980 within the Department of Labor for the following: (1) the Employment and Training Administration for: Program Administration; Employment and Training Assistance; Temporary Employment Assistance; Community Service Employment for Older Americans; Federal Unemployment Benefits and Allowances; Grants to States for Unemployment Insurance and Employment Services; and Advances to the Unemployment Trust Fund and Other Funds; (2) the Labor-Management Services Administration for salaries and expenses; (3) the Employment Standards Administration for: salaries and expenses; Special Benefits; and the Black Lung Disability Trust Fund; (4) the Occupational Safety and Health Administration for salaries and expenses with limitations sets forth in this Act; (5) the Mine Safety and Health Administration for salaries and expenses; (6) the Bureau of Labor Statistics for salaries and expenses; and (7) Departmental Management for: salaries and expenses; and the Special Foreign Currency Program. Authorizes the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation to make such expenditures and commitments, and to enter into such contracts as may be necessary to carry out the program of such corporation through fiscal year 1980. Permits the use of appropriations available for salaries and expenses to settle labor-management disputes in the District of Columbia. Prohibits the use of appropriations to pay prisoners for work performed during their incarceration. Title II: Department of Health, Education, and Welfare - Department of Health, Education, and Welfare Appropriation Act, 1980 - Makes appropriations for fiscal year 1980 within the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare for the following: (1) the Health Services Administration for Health Services; (2) the Center for Disease Control for Preventive Health Services; (3) the National Institutes of Health for the: National Cancer Institute; National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute; National Institute of Dental Research; National Institute of Arthritis, Metabolism, and Digestive Diseases; National Institute of Neurological and Communicative Disorders and Stroke; National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases; National Institute of General Medical Sciences; National Institute of Child Health and Human Development; National Institute on Aging; National Eye Institute; National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences; Research Resources; John E. Fogarty International Center for Advanced Study in the Health Sciences; National Library of Medicine; Buildings and Facilities; and the Office of the Director; (4) the Alcohol, Drug Abuse, and Mental Health Administration for: Alcohol, Drug Abuse, and Mental Health Programs; and Saint Elizabeth's Hospital; (5) the Health Resources Administration for: Health Resources; Medical Facilities Guarantee and Loan Fund; Payment of Sales Insufficiencies and Interest Losses; and Health Education Loans; (6) the Assistant Secretary for Health for: salaries and expenses; Health Maintenance Organization Loan and Loan Guarantee Fund; Retirement Pay and Medical Benefits for Commissioned Officers; and Scientific Activities Overseas (Special Foreign Currency Program); (7) the Health Care Financing Administration for: Grants to States for Medicaid; Payments to the Health Care Trust Funds; and for Program Management; (8) within the Education Division, to the Office of Education for: Elementary and Secondary Education; School Assistance in Federally Affected Areas; Emergency School Aid; Education for the Handicapped; Occupational, Vocational, and Adult Education; Student Assistance; Higher and Continuing Education; Library Resources; Special Projects and Training; Educational Activities Overseas (Special Foreign Currency Program); salaries and expenses; the Student Loan Insurance Fund; and the Higher Education Facilities Loan and Insurance Fund; (9) the National Institute of Education; (10) the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Education for salaries and expenses; (11) the Social Security Administration for: Payments to Social Security Trust Funds; Special Benefits for Disabled Coal Miners; the Supplemental Security Income Program; the Assistance Payments Program; Refugee Assistance; and increases the limitation on administrative expenses; (12) the following Special Institutions: the American Printing House for the Blind; the National Technical Institute for the Deaf; Gallaudet College; and Howard University; (13) the Assistant Secretary for Human Development Services for:: Grants to States for Social and Child Welfare Services; Human Development Services; Work Incentives; and Research and Training Activities Overseas (Special Foreign Currency Program); and (14) Departmental Management for: the Office for Civil Rights; the Office of the Inspector General; General Departmental Management; and Policy Research. Declares that appropriations for grants-in-aid to States shall not be withheld due to a disapproval of employment practices based on a merit system by any State. Subjects expenditures made by the Special Institutions receiving funds under this Act to an audit by the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare. Prohibits appropriations from covering the entire cost of any research project. Prohibits the use of appropriations to establish new positions in the Washington area in excess of the proportion existing at the close of fiscal year 1966. Makes appropriations to specified accounts available for the programs and expenses of the Public Health Service. Prohibits the use of appropriations for the busing of students to overcome racial imbalances. Prohibits the use of appropriations to perform abortions except where necessary to protect the life of the mother. Title III: Related Agencies - Makes appropriations to the following agencies for fiscal year 1980: (1) ACTION for Operating Expenses, Domestic programs; (2) Community Services Administration for the Community Services Program; (3) Corporation for Public Broadcasting for the Public Broadcasting Fund; (4) Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service for salaries and expenses; (5) Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission for salaries and expenses; (6) National Commission on Libraries and Information Science for salaries and expenses; (7) National Labor Relations Board for salaries and expenses; (8) National Mediation Board for salaries and expenses; (9) Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission for salaries and expenses; (10) Railroad Retirement Board for: Federal Payment to Railroad Retirement Trust Fund; and salaries and expenses; and (11) Soldier's and Airmen's Home for operation and maintenance. Title IV: General Provisions - Permits the use of funds made available for salaries and expenses for specified purposes. Prohibits financial assistance to any person who has been involved in student disturbances on or after August 1, 1969. Authorizes the Secretary of Labor and the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare to make certain transfers from the unexpended balances of prior appropriations for current uses. States that no part of any appropriation contained in this Act shall remain available for obligation beyond the current fiscal year unless expressly so provided. Prohibits the use of appropriations for propaganda purposes or for any activity designed to influence legislation. Prohibits the use of appropriations to assist any research project which endangers its participants.
Bill· HRH.R. 4346 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 6 June 1979
Tuition Advance Fund Act - Amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 and the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to establish a system of undergraduate tuition advances to be repaid as an income tax. Establishes a trust fund in the United States Treasury for such tuition advance program.
Bill· SS. 1274 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 5 June 1979
Amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to include within the definition of "institution of higher education" for student assistance purposes postsecondary vocational institutions which: (1) provide at least a six-month training program; (2) have been in existence at least two years; (3) are nationally accredited; and (4) are legally authorized nonprofit or public postsecondary educational institutions.
Bill· HRH.R. 4327 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 5 June 1979
Amends the General Education Provisions Act to extend the authorization of appropriations ($125,000,000) to fiscal year 1980 for the National Institute of Education.
Bill· HRH.R. 4326 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 5 June 1979
Establishes a National Commission on the Scientific and Technological Implications of Information Technology in Education to conduct studies that include: (1) forecasts of the changes in information technology during the period from 1981 to 2000; (2) forecasts of the need for individuals with computer skills during the period from 1981 to 2000; (3) forecasts of the effect of increased use of computers in education on school financing and local taxation during the period from 1981 to 2000; (4) investigations of the incentives for increasing private sector involvement in the research and development, demonstration, dissemination, and utilization of computers for education purposes; (5) investigations of the costs and benefits of alternative methods of training teachers in the use of computer-based instructional materials; (6) investigations of the status and effectiveness of existing computer-based instructional techniques; (7) research in the application of cognitive psychology and artificial intelligence to computer-based learning; and (8) investigations of the institutional mechanisms for development of exemplary computer-based learning techniques. Authorizes the Commission to enter into contracts with private organizations and education institutions to carry out its duties under this Act. Directs each department, agency, and instrumentality of the Federal Government to furnish the Commission, upon request, such data, reports, services, and other information necessary to carry out its duties. Directs the Commission to transmit a final report of its studies, recommendations, and proposals to the President and Congress within one year after the date on which the Executive Director of the Commission is appointed.
Resolution· HRESH.Res. 299 (96th)passed
United States · United States Congress · 5 June 1979
Sets forth the rule for the consideration of H.R. 2444 (Department of Education).
Bill· HRH.R. 4271 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 31 May 1979
Amends the Library Services and Construction Act to revise the limitation on reduction of funds formula that a State must include in its application for Federal assistance for library services for the handicapped, State institutions, and other library services.
Bill· HJRESH.J.Res. 348 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 31 May 1979
Authorizes the President to call a White House Conference on Long-Term Care to develop recommendations for action in establishing a national policy with respect to the needs of disabled Americans, particularly the aged. Directs the Conference to consider methods to: (1) make long-term health care available to those who need it; (2) provide alternatives to nursing home placement; (3) improve the quality of care offered in long-term care facilities; (4) provide for appropriate training of personnel; and (5) finance the necessary benefits structure to make long-term care a right of all Americans. Requires that the Conference submit a final report to the President not later than 120 days following the date on which the Conference is called. Authorizes the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare to establish an Advisory Committee to the Conference composed of not more than 28 professionals and public members.
Bill· HRH.R. 4228 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 24 May 1979
Preretirement Education Act of 1979 - Amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to establish a program of grants to: (1) develop model preretirement education programs; (2) train personnel for such programs; (3) prepare related information and materials; and (4) provide consultation services. Directs the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare to carry out a preretirement education study and a retirement employment study.
Bill· HRH.R. 4234 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 24 May 1979
Small Community Library Services Assistance Act - Directs the Commissioner of Education to provide funds to any county submitting an application (as set forth in this Act) for the purposes of providing library facilities and services, or constructing or expanding libraries, in small communities. Defines "small community" to be: (1) any city or village of less than 50,000 people; and (2) any city of between 50,000-70,000 people if the adjacent areas of that city have a population density of not more than 100 persons per square mile.
Bill· HRH.R. 4206 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 23 May 1979
Amends Title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 regarding providing information to local educational advisory councils to require that a local educational agency provide a free copy of relevant statutes and regulations to such advisory council, and upon request, to each member of such council (presently the agency is required to provide such material automatically to each council member).
Bill· HRH.R. 4194 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 23 May 1979
Amends the Saccharin Study and Labeling Act to extend for 36 months the current ban on any action by the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare with regard to saccharin.
Bill· SS. 1216 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 22 May 1979
Tuition Advance Fund Act - Amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 and the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to establish a system of undergraduate tuition advances to be repaid as an income tax. Establishes a trust fund in the United States Treasury for such tuition advance program. Stipulates that such trust fund shall terminate ten years after enactment of this Act.
Resolution· SRESS.Res. 169 (96th)passed
United States · United States Congress · 22 May 1979
Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) the report of the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare entitled "Report on Home Health Services Under Titles XVIII, XIX, and XX" is not responsive to the requirements set forth in the Medicare-Medicaid Anti-Fraud and Abuse Amendments; and (2) such report shall be returned to the Secretary and revised to comply with such requirements.
Bill· HRH.R. 4172 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 22 May 1979
Amends the Saccharin Study and Labeling Act to extend from 18 to 36 months the period during which the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare may not take specified actions to restrict the continued use of saccharin or of any food, drug, or cosmetic containing saccharin.
Resolution· HRESH.Res. 280 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 22 May 1979
Expresses the sense of the House that: (1) the report of the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare entitled "Report on Home Health Services Under Titles XVIII, XIX, and XX" is not responsive to the requirements set forth in the Medicare-Medicaid Anti-Fraud and Abuse Amendments; and (2) such report shall be returned to the Secretary and revised to comply with such requirements.
Law· HRH.R. 4155 (96th)open
United States · United States Congress · 21 May 1979
Amends the Internal Revenue Code to permit the Internal Revenue Service to disclose to the Commissioner of Education the mailing address of any taxpayer who has defaulted on a student loan received under the Higher Education Act of 1965 or the Migration and Refugee Assistance Act of 1962, for purposes of aiding the Commissioner in collecting such loan.
Bill· HRH.R. 4160 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 21 May 1979
Amends the Saccharin Study and Labeling Act to extend for 36 months the ban on actions by the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare respecting saccharin but only when it is sold or distributed separately as a distinct product for use by the consumer as a sweetener.
Bill· HRH.R. 4136 (96th)reported
United States · United States Congress · 17 May 1979
Amends the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to extend the authorization of appropriations to fiscal year 1982 for: (1) minimum payment for State administrative expenses, including unused fund availability; and (2) general State administrative expenses.
Bill· SS. 1166 (96th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 16 May 1979
Removes the limitation on the calendar years for which an amount received by a member of the uniform services as a scholarship under the Armed Forces Health Professions Scholarship Program is excluded from the member's gross income.