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Bill· HRH.R. 14822 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 15 May 1974
Education for Exceptional Children Act - Defines "exceptional children" as handicapped children, children with specific learning disabilities, and particularly gifted children. Directs the Commissioner of Education to establish a National Clearinghouse on Exceptional Children which shall obtain and disseminate to the public information pertaining to the education of exceptional children. Authorizes the appropriation of $500,000 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1974 and for each of the four succeeding years for the establishment and operation of the clearinghouse. Authorizes the Commissioner of Education to make grants pursuant to this Act for the purpose of assisting the States in providing free appropriate public education for exceptional children at the preschool, elementary, and secondary levels. Sets forth the basis on which funds will be allocated to the States. Provides that in order to receive funds under this Act a State must submit to the Commissioner of Education a State plan is required detailing the State program for free appropriate education for exceptional children. Provides that the State plan must contain such information as the Commissioner deems necessary. Sets forth the criteria needed to be met by a State in order to obtain approval of its plan. Authorizes the Commissioner to withhold payments under this Act from any State when it is found that there has been a failure to comply substantially with any provision of this Act. Provides a method for judicial review of the Commissioner's decision. Authorizes the Commissioner to make grants to State educational agencies to provide training for personnel engaged or preparing to engage in educating exceptional children. Authorizes the Commissioner to make grants to institutions of higher learning to provide training for leadership personnel for the education of exceptional children. Authorizes the Commissioner to conduct research relating to the education of exceptional children and to make grants to States, educational agencies, institutions of higher learning and other public or private nonprofit education or research agencies for such research. Directs the Commissioner to establish standards and procedures to determine which children are "exceptional children" within the meaning of this Act, such standards and procedures to be applied uniformly by all States submitting plans pursuant to this Act. Authorizes the appropriation of such sums as may be necessary for carrying out the purpose of this Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 14806 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 15 May 1974
Authorizes the establishment of Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps units at specified classes of small secondary educational institutions. (Amends 10 U.S.C. 2031 (b)(1))
Bill· HRH.R. 14821 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 15 May 1974
Authorizes the additional appropriation of $20,000,000 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1974, for the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare for research on the cause and treatment of diabetes under the Public Health Service Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 14805 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 15 May 1974
Authorizes the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare to halt the sales and distribution of food, drugs, and cosmetics adulterated or misbranded in a manner which presents an imminent hazard to the public health. Requires the recall or destruction, as may be appropriate, of such drugs, cosmetics, or food. Sets forth civil penalties for violation of the provisions of this Act.
Bill· SS. 3497 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 14 May 1974
Allows an income tax deduction under the Internal Revenue Code for an individual or his dependents for higher education expenses.
Bill· HRH.R. 14710 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 9 May 1974
Directs the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare to develop a system for the payment, on a staggered or cyclical basis during each month, of old-age, survivors and disability insurance benefits and supplemental security income benefits under the Social Security Act. Requires that such system shall take effect not later than July 1, 1975.
Bill· HRH.R. 14719 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 9 May 1974
Provides that in the determination of eligibility for student loans under the Higher Education Act of 1965, a student whose adjusted family income is equal to or more than $15,000 at the execution of the loan shall be assessed the interest on such a loan in installments beginning not earlier than nine months nor later than one year after the date on which the student ceases to carry a specified academic workload.
Bill· SS. 3459 (93rd)open
United States · United States Congress · 8 May 1974
National School Lunch and Child Nutrition Act Amendments - Provides that for the fiscal year 1975, and subsequent fiscal years, the national average value of donated foods, or cash payments in lieu thereof under the National School Lunch Act, shall not be less than 10 percent per lunch. Provides that that amount shall be adjusted on an annual basis each fiscal year after June 30, 1975, to reflect changes in the series for food away from home of the Consumer Price Index published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the Department of Labor. Provides that such adjustment shall be computed to the nearest one-fourth cent. Provides that among those commodities delivered under this Act the Secretary of Agriculture shall give special emphasis to high protein foods, meat, and meat alternates. Increases the authorized appropriations under such Act for nonfood assistance. Increases the authorized appropriations under such Act for the special supplemental food program.
Bill· HRH.R. 14673 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 8 May 1974
Provides authority to the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare, under the Higher Education Act of 1965, in the training of disadvantaged students for the legal profession. Specifies the costs coverable by grants make pursuant to the authority conferred by this Act.
Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 487 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 6 May 1974
States that the Congress of the United States designates May 12 through May 18, 1974, as "National Migrant Education Week".
Bill· SJRESS.J.Res. 209 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 2 May 1974
Authorizes the President to issue a proclamation designating May 12 through 18, 1974, as "National Migrant Education Week".
Bill· HRH.R. 14509 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 1 May 1974
Higher Education Funding Act - Authorizes an income tax deduction for contributions to a qualified higher education fund established by the taxpayer for the purposes of funding the higher education of his dependents. Limits the amount of the deduction to the lesser of: (1) $500 times the number of qualified beneficiaries; (2) 10 percent of the taxpayer's adjusted gross income; or (3) $2,500. Provides that a qualified education fund must be established by the taxpayer pursuant to a written plan: (1) solely for the purpose of defraying the cost of room, board, and tuition at an institution of higher education of one or more eligible beneficiaries; (2) which provides that no distribution shall be made by the fund (except upon termination thereof) other than to, or on behalf of, eligible beneficiaries; (3) which provides that upon termination of the fund all assets of the funds shall be distributed to the taxpayer or to his estate; (4) which prohibits contributions to the fund in excess of amounts deductible: and (5) under which the taxpayer consents to the income tax treatment upon termination of the fund. Defines "institution of higher education" as an educational institution: (1) which regularly offers education at a level above the twelfth grade; (2) contributions to or for the use of which constitute charitable contributions; (3) which is legally authorized to provide and does provide a program of postsecondary education; and (4) which is accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting agency or association listed by the United States Commissioner of Education. Sets forth the tax treatment revisions to the Internal Revenue Code with respect to the creator of a qualified higher education fund and the tax treatment upon termination of such fund.
Bill· HJRESH.J.Res. 995 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 1 May 1974
Authorizes the President to proclaim annually the day of May 19 as "National Women in Education Day".
Bill· SS. 3402 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 30 April 1974
Provides authority to the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare, under the Higher Education Act of 1965, to assist in the training of disadvantaged students for the legal profession. Specifies the costs coverable by grants made pursuant to the authority conferred by this Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 14486 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 30 April 1974
Authorizes the additional appropriation of $20,000,000 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1974, for the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare for research on the cause and treatment of diabetes under the Public Health Service Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 14454 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 29 April 1974
Vocational Education Amendments - Extends the authorizations of appropriations under the Vocational Education Act of 1963 until fiscal year 1980, including authorizations for: (1) special programs for the disadvantaged; (2) the National Advisory Council on Vocational Education; (3) exemplary programs and projects; (4) residential vocational education demonstration schools; (5) consumer and homemaking education; (6) cooperative vocational education programs; (7) workstudy programs; and (8) curriculum development in vocational and technical education.
Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 484 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 29 April 1974
Authorizes the President to proclaim the week of May 12 through 18, 1974, as "National Migrant Education Week".
Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 482 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 25 April 1974
States that the Congress of the United States designates May 12 through May 18, 1974, as "National Migrant Education Week".
Bill· HRH.R. 14334 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 24 April 1974
Provides, under the Internal Revenue Code, that expenses paid for the education of a dependent attending a college or university, to the extent that such expenses exceed the exemption allowed for such dependent, shall be deductable from gross income. States that such expenses shall include sums as are necessarily incurred in the pursuit of the education of such dependent at the college or university, and in his maintenance while pursuing such education.
Bill· HRH.R. 14363 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 24 April 1974
Higher Education Funding Act - Authorizes an income deduction for contributions to a qualified higher education fund established by the taxpayer for the purposes of funding the higher education of his dependents. Limits the amount of the deduction to the lesser of: (1) $500 times the number of qualified beneficiaries; (2) 10 percent of the taxpayer's adjusted gross income; or (3) $2,500. Provides that a qualified deduction fund must be established by the taxpayer pursuant to a written plan: (A) solely for the purpose of defraying the cost of room, board, and tuition at an institution of higher education of one or more eligible beneficiaries: (B) which provides that no distribution shall be made by the fund (except upon termination thereof) other than to, or on behalf of, eligible beneficiaries; (C) which provides that upon termination of the fund all assets of the fund shall be distributed to the taxpayer or to his estate; (D) which prohibits contributions to the fund in excess of amounts deductible; and (E) under which the taxpayer consents to the income tax treatment upon termination of the fund. Defines "institution of higher education" as: (1) an educational institution: (A) which regularly offers education at a level above the twelfth grade; (B) contributions to or for the use of which constitute charitable contributions; (C) which is legally authorized to provide and does provide a program of postsecondary education; and (D) which is accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting agency or association listed by the United States Commissioner of Education; and (2) a business or trade school, or technical institution or other technical or vocational school in any State, which: (A) is legally authorized to provide, and provides within that state, a program of postsecondary vocational or technical education designed to fit individuals for useful employment in recognized occupations; (B) is accredited by a nationally recognized agency or association listed by the United States Commissioner of Education; and (C) has been in existence for two years or has been specially accredited by the Commissioner as an institution meeting the other requirements of this subparagraph. (Amends 26 U.S.C. 218).
Bill· HRH.R. 14360 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 24 April 1974
Authorizes necessary appropriations for training teachers for bilingual education programs.
Bill· SS. 3360 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 11 April 1974
Authorizes the payment of educational benefits to veterans enrolled in vocational education institutions under requirements for specified minimums of instruction time at institutions covered by this Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 14143 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 10 April 1974
Authorizes the additional appropriation of $20,000,000 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1974, for the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare for research on the cause and treatment of diabetes under the Public Health Service Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 14144 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 10 April 1974
Authorizes the additional appropriation of $20,000,000 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1974, for the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare for research on the cause and treatment of diabetes under the Public Health Service Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 14116 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 10 April 1974
Provides for Federal assistance for interscholastic athletic programs in secondary schools associated with community improvement programs under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965. Authorizes the appropriation of $10,000,000 for fiscal year 1973, and for each succeeding fiscal year thereafter for grants under this Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 13974 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 4 April 1974
Student Loan Amendments - Increases the maximum rate of interest to be charged on a loan secured under the Emergency Insured Student Loan Act of 1969 from 3 to 4 percent. Extends to July 1, 1976, the time within which an eligible loan may be made which is insured under such Act. Requires, under the Higher Education Act of 1965, that to be eligible for interest payment to be made in behalf of a student who is receiving a loan under such Act, the student must have been enrolled as a regular student at an institution of higher education prior to April 1, 1973. Provides for reimbursement of 80 percent of the losses incurred by default of the borrower to public or private institutions operating a student loan insurance program. Authorizes the Commissioner of Education to increase the basic grant payment, the amount of such increase to be determined by and limited to, an estimation of the amount of interest which will accrue on the outstanding and anticipated loans of a student which were necessary for him to attend an institution of higher learning during previous years or which are necessary to enable such student to continue to attend such an institution during such year. Permits the compounding of interest on loans made pursuant to the Higher Education Act of 1965. Increases the loan limitations for undergraduate students to $2500 in one year and for graduate or professional students to $5000 in one year. Increases the total amount any student may borrow to $25,000. Extends the maximum allowable repayment period for federally insured loans from 10 to 15 years, this period to begin nine months after graduation. Extends the maximum allowable period of the loan from 15 to 20 years. Provides for the determination of need and the granting of a loan based on such determination to eligible students outside of the United States. Eliminates the defense of infancy with respect to written agreements executed by a student relating to federally insured student loans.
Bill· HRH.R. 13991 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 4 April 1974
Directs the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare to report to the Congress by July 1, 1973, on the feasibility of performing specified operations with respect to the collection of educational statistics, including: (1) collecting and reporting complete statistical information on the condition of education in the United States; (2) assisting State and local educational agencies in improving and automating their statistical and data collection activities; (3) developing a plan for the collection and dissemination of data necessary to make educational policy determinations and to operate educational programs; (4) coordinating the statistical information gathered with other Federal agencies which need educational statistics; and (5) investigating educational policies and activities in foreign countries. Requires that such report include recommendations as to the most effective method for administration of such program and educational statistics collection.
Bill· HRH.R. 13971 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 4 April 1974
National Health Education Policy and Development Act - Sets forth the findings and declarations of Congress. Establishes within the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare a Health Education Administration to be headed by an Administrator appointed by the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare. Establishes an Advisory Council for Health Education to advise, consult with, and make recommendations to, the Administrator on matters relating to the administration of this Act. Declares that the Council shall be composed of 12 members: (1) the Assistant Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare for Health; (2) the Assistant Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare for Education; and (3) 10 appointed by the Administrator. Directs the Administrator to conduct a study and investigation of, but not limited to the following: (1) the current status of health education in the Nation; (2) the existing and proposed Federal, State, and local health education programs; (3) factors bearing upon a consumer's motivation for preserving his own health and utilizing health care services; (4) areas of greatest potential impact for health education; and (5) particularized cultural needs, including those relating to diseases affecting specific ethnic, economic, and geographic populations. Requires the Administrator to make grants to public or nonprofit private organizations or to enter into contracts with public or private organizations for the purpose of developing and evaluating specific educational and informational mechanisms, aids, and systems. Directs the Administrator to make grants to public or nonprofit private organizations for the purpose of developing multifaceted systems of health care education for a defined geographic region. Provides that no such grant may be made unless an application has been submitted to and approved by the Secretary. Requires the Administrator to submit annual reports to Congress and the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare on the status of health education in the United States. Directs the Administrator, not later than 3 years after the date of the enactment of this Act, to submit a report to Congress and the Secretary on his recommendations for a continuing program of health education and for consolidation of the existing health education and consultation programs.
Bill· HRH.R. 13935 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 3 April 1974
Allows an income tax credit under the Internal Revenue Code for the amount of expenses paid for higher education in the taxable year for education above the twelfth grade paid for by the taxpayer for himself or any other individual. Provides that such credit shall be an amount equal to the sum of: (1) 75 percent of so much of such expenses as does not exceed $200, (2) 25 percent of so much of such expenses as exceeds $200 but does not exceed $500, and (3) 10 percent of so much of such expenses as exceeds $500 but does not exceed $1500. Defines expenses of higher education as: (1) tuition and fees required for the enrollment or attendance of a student at a level above the twelfth grade at an institution of higher education; and (2) fees, books, supplies, and equipment required for courses of instruction above the twelfth grade at an institution of higher education. Provides that the amount of higher education expenses taken into consideration shall be reduced by any amounts received as a scholarship or fellowship grant or as veterans benefits.
Bill· HRH.R. 13815 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 28 March 1974
Requires, under the provisions of the Higher Education Act of 1965, that any funds available for basic student educational opportunity grant payments during the fiscal year ending June 30, 1974, which exceed the amount necessary for making all payments under the payment schedule announced by the Commission of Education for 1973-1974, shall remain available for making payments under this subpart during the fiscal year ending June 30, 1975. Provides, under such Act, that not later than July 1 of each year the Commissioner shall publish in the Federal Register a schedule of expected family contributions for the succeeding academic year for various levels of family income, which, except as is otherwise provided in such Act, together with any amendments thereto, shall become effective with respect to grants to be made on or after the subsequent July 1. Provides that, during the thirty-day period following such publication, the Commissioner shall provide interested parties with an opportunity to present their views and make recommendations with respect to such schedule. Provides that, not later than fifteen days after the conclusion of such period, the Commissioner shall submit to the Chairman of the Committee on Labor and Public Welfare of the Senate, and to the Chairman of the Committee on Education and Labor of the House of Representatives, a summary of the comments received by the Commissioner during such period. Requires the schedule of expected family contributions required for each academic year to be submitted to the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives not later than the time of its publication in the Federal Register.
Bill· SS. 3246 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 27 March 1974
Reduced Price Lunch Amendments - Extends, under the National School Lunch and Child Nutrition Act, the existing provisions of law under which income guidelines are established for reduced price lunches.
Bill· SS. 3239 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 26 March 1974
National School Lunch and Child Nutrition Act Amendments - Establishes a national average value for commodities donated by the Federal Government to the school lunch program. Sets forth an escalator clause to automatically adjust the per meal amount of commodities. Provides that, among those commodities provided, special emphasis be given to high protein foods and meats. Extends the appropriation authority for nonfood assistance. Increases by 1 cent the Federal reimbursement rate for milk under the special milk program.
Bill· HRH.R. 13721 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 26 March 1974
National Health Education Policy and Development Act - Sets forth the findings and declarations of Congress. Establishes within the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare a Health Education Administration to be headed by an Administrator appointed by the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare. Establishes an Advisory Council for Health Education to advise, consult with, and make recommendations to, the Administrator on matters relating to the administration of this Act. Declares that the Council shall be composed of 12 members: (1) the Assistant Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare for Health; (2) the Assistant Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare for Education; and (3) 10 appointed by the Administrator. Directs the Administrator to conduct a study and investigation of, but not limited to the following: (1) the current status of health education in the Nation; (2) the existing and proposed Federal, State, and local health education programs; (3) factors bearing upon a consumer's motivation for preserving his own health and utilizing health care services; (4) areas of greatest potential impact for health education; and (5) particularized cultural needs, including those relating to diseases affecting specific ethnic, economic, and geographic populations. Requires the Administrator to make grants to public or nonprofit private organizations or to enter into contracts with public or private organizations for the purpose of developing and evaluating specific educational and informational mechanisms, aids, and systems. Directs the Administrator to make grants to public or nonprofit private organizations for the purpose of developing multifaceted systems of health care education for a defined geographic region. Provides that no such grant may be made unless an application has been submitted to and approved by the Secretary. Requires the Administrator to submit annual reports to Congress and the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare on the status of health education in the United States. Directs the Administrator, not later than 3 years after the date of the enactment of this Act, to submit a report to Congress and the Secretary on his recommendations for a continuing program of health education and for consolidation of the existing health education and consultation programs.
Bill· HRH.R. 13650 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 20 March 1974
Food Commodity Program Amendment - Allows the Secretary of Agriculture, notwithstanding any other provision of law, to purchase agricultural commodities and their products to maintain the 1973 level of assistance to food assistance programs. Authorizes the use of the funds of the Commodity Credit Corporation for such purposes.
Bill· HRH.R. 13618 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 20 March 1974
Revises the Mineral Leasing Act by providing that moneys due the States under the Act may be used for planning, construction, and maintenance of public facilities and provision of public services.
Bill· HRH.R. 13648 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 20 March 1974
Food Commodity Program Amendment - Allows the Secretary of Agriculture, notwithstanding any other provision of law, to purchase agricultural commodities and their products to maintain the 1973 level of assistance to food assistance programs. Authorizes the use of the funds of the Commodity Credit Corporation for such purposes.
Bill· HRH.R. 13624 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 20 March 1974
Student Loan Amendments - Increases the maximum rate of interest to be charged on a loan secured under the Emergency Insured Student Loan Act of 1969 from 3 to 4 percent. Extends to July 1, 1976, the time within which an eligible loan may be made which is insured under such Act. Requires, under the Higher Education Act of 1965, that to be eligible for interest payment to be made in behalf of a student who is receiving a loan under such Act, the student must have been enrolled as a regular student at an institution of higher education prior to April 1, 1973. Provides for reimbursement of 80 percent of the losses incurred by default of the borrower to public or private institutions operating a student loan insurance program. Authorizes the Commissioner of Education to increase the basic grant payment, the amount of such increase to be determined by and limited to, an estimation of the amount of interest which will accrue on the outstanding and anticipated loans of a student which were necessary for him to attend an institution of higher learning during previous years or which are necessary to enable such student to continue to attend such an institution during such year. Permits the compounding of interest on loans made pursuant to the Higher Education Act of 1965. Increases the loan limitations for undergraduate students to $2500 in one year and for graduate or professional students to $5000 in one year. Increases the total amount any student may borrow to $25,000. Extends the maximum allowable repayment period for federally insured loans from 10 to 15 years, this period to begin nine months after graduation. Extends the maximum allowable period of the loan from 15 to 20 years. Provides for the determination of need and the granting of a loan based on such determination to eligible students outside of the United States. Eliminates the defense of infancy with respect to written agreements executed by a student relating to federally insured student loans.
Bill· HRH.R. 13596 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 19 March 1974
American Indian Health Care Education and Improvement Act - Expresses the findings of Congress. Declares that it is the policy of this Nation to meet the national goal of providing the highest possible health status to Indians and to provide existing Indian health services with all resources necessary to effect that policy. Defines the terms used in this Act. Title I: Indian Health Manpower - Directs the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare to make scholarship grants to specified health care individuals who agree to provide their professional services to Indians after completion of training. Prescribes the priorities to be followed in awarding such scholarships and the procedures to be followed if an individual fails to comply. Authorizes appropriations totaling $92,000,000 for fiscal years 1975 through 1978, and $36,000,000 for fiscal year 1979 and each succeeding fiscal year. Empowers the Secretary to make scholarship grants to Indians for undergraduate programs in the health care areas. Authorizes appropriations for such grants. Authorizes the Secretary to make scholarship grants to individuals who: (1) are currently employed by the Indian Health Service and who agree to continue such employment; and (2) are engaged in the field of Indian health care and who agree to provide services for a period of two years for each study grant. Authorizes appropriations for such purposes. Title II: Health Services - Authorizes the Secretary to expend, through the Service, $123,500,000 over a five-fiscal-year period to eliminate health service backlogs. Authorizes the appropriation of such amount for specified purposes, including patient care, field health, dental care, and maintenance and repair. Title III: Health Facilities - States that, for the purpose of eliminating inadequate, outdated, and otherwise unsatisfactory Service hospitals, health centers, stations, and other Service facilities, the Secretary is authorized to expend $400,000,000 over a five-fiscal-year period, in accordance with a specified schedule. Empowers the Secretary to expend, for the purpose of reducing health hazards, $470,000,000 over five fiscal years to supply unmet needs for safe water and sanitary waste disposal facilities in Indian homes and communities. Title IV: Access to Health Services - Provides that for purposes of title XVIII of the Social Security Act, the Service facilities used to provide health care to Indians are deemed to be accredited facilities and may receive payment for such services. Title V: Access to Health Services for Urban Indians - Defines the term "urban Indian." Empowers the Secretary to enter into contracts with urban Indian organizations to provide Federal assistance to such organizations for establishing outreach programs to make urban Indians knowledgeable of the health service resources available. Enumerates the conditions of such contracts and the criteria for selecting Indian urban organizations for contracts. Authorizes to be appropriated for the purpose of this title $3,000,000 for fiscal year 1975; $4,000,000 for fiscal year 1976; and $5,000,000 for fiscal year 1977. Title VI: Access to Health Services for Rural Indians - Defines the term "rural Indian." Directs the Secretary to: (1) provide grants to Indian tribal units requesting financial assistance for transportation and communication systems designed to assist in the delivery of medical care to rural Indians; (2) provide professional assistance for such systems; and (3) prescribe criteria for the awarding of such grants. Authorizes appropriations for carrying out the purposes of this title. Title VII: Indian Health Problem Research - Requires the Secretary to direct the National Science Foundation to provide grants for research into disease and immunology among Indians, and other specified areas of Indian health concern. Authorizes appropriations for such purposes. Title VIII: Miscellaneous - Directs the Secretary to report annually to the President and the Congress on the progress made in effecting the purposes of this Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 13537 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 18 March 1974
National Health Education Policy and Development Act - Sets forth the findings and declarations of Congress. Establishes within the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare a Health Education Administration to be headed by an Administrator appointed by the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare. Establishes an Advisory Council for Health Education to advise, consult with, and make recommendations to, the Administrator on matters relating to the administration of this Act. Declares that the Council shall be composed of 12 members: (1) the Assistant Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare for Health; (2) the Assistant Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare for Education; and (3) 10 appointed by the Administrator. Directs the Administrator to conduct a study and investigation of, but not limited to the following: (1) the current status of health education in the Nation; (2) the existing and proposed Federal, State, and local health education programs; (3) factors bearing upon a consumer's motivation for preserving his own health and utilizing health care services; (4) areas of greatest potential impact for health education; and (5) particularized cultural needs, including those relating to diseases affecting specific ethnic, economic, and geographic populations. Requires the Administrator to make grants to public or nonprofit private organizations or to enter into contracts with public or private organizations for the purpose of developing and evaluating specific educational and informational mechanisms, aids, and systems. Directs the Administrator to make grants to public or nonprofit private organizations for the purpose of developing multifaceted systems of health care education for a defined geographic region. Provides that no such grant may be made unless an application has been submitted to and approved by the Secretary. Requires the Administrator to submit annual reports to Congress and the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare on the status of health education in the United States. Directs the Administrator, not later than 3 years after the date of the enactment of this Act, to submit a report to Congress and the Secretary on his recommendations for a continuing program of health education and for consolidation of the existing health education and consultation programs.
Bill· HRH.R. 13524 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 14 March 1974
Education for Exceptional Children Act - Defines "exceptional children" as handicapped children, children with specific learning disabilities, and particularly gifted children. Directs the Commissioner of Education to establish a National Clearinghouse on Exceptional Children which shall obtain and disseminate to the public information pertaining to the education of exceptional children. Authorizes the appropriation of $500,000 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1974 and for each of the four succeeding years for the establishment and operation of the clearinghouse. Authorizes the Commissioner of Education to make grants pursuant to this Act for the purpose of assisting the States in providing free appropriate public education for exceptional children at the preschool, elementary, and secondary levels. Sets forth the basis on which funds will be allocated to the States. Provides that in order to receive funds under this Act a State must submit to the Commissioner of Education a State plan is required detailing the State program for free appropriate education for exceptional children. Provides that the State plan must contain such information as the Commissioner deems necessary. Sets forth the criteria needed to be met by a State in order to obtain approval of its plan. Authorizes the Commissioner to withhold payments under this Act from any State when it is found that there has been a failure to comply substantially with any provision of this Act. Provides a method for judicial review of the Commissioner's decision. Authorizes the Commissioner to make grants to State educational agencies to provide training for personnel engaged or preparing to engage in educating exceptional children. Authorizes the Commissioner to make grants to institutions of higher learning to provide training for leadership personnel for the education of exceptional children. Authorizes the Commissioner to conduct research relating to the education of exceptional children and to make grants to States, educational agencies, institutions of higher learning and other public or private nonprofit education or research agencies for such research. Directs the Commissioner to establish standards and procedures to determine which children are "exceptional children" within the meaning of this Act, such standards and procedures to be applied uniformly by all States submitting plans pursuant to this Act. Authorizes the appropriation of such sums as may be necessary for carrying out the purpose of this Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 13503 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 14 March 1974
Vietnam Era Veterans' Education and Employment Assistance Act - Title I: Veterans' Education Loan Program - Provides educational loans to eligible veterans who qualify for such loans under the conditions specified in this Act. Limits the amount of any such loan to $1980 in any one regular academic year. Provides that the source of funds for loans under this Act shall be the National Service Life Insurance Fund. Title II: Employment of Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans - Establishes an affirmative action plan providing for the preferential employment of disabled veterans and veterans of the Vietnam era by every department and agency of the United States Government. (Adds 38 U.S.C. 1698 and 38 U.S.C. 2014)
Bill· HRH.R. 13489 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 14 March 1974
Directs the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare to require, under the Social Security Act, that skilled nursing facilities and intermediate care facilities adopt and make public a statement of the rights and responsibilitites of the patients who are receiving treatment in such facilities and treat their patients in accordance with the provisions of such public statement. Provides that the Secretary shall require that the statement include specified items, including: (1) a guarantee that the patient's civil and religious liberties will not be infringed; (2) a guarantee of the patient's right to have private and unrestricted communications with his physician, attorney, and any other person; (3) a guarantee of the patient's right to manage his own financial affairs, or to have a monthly accounting of any financial transactions in his behalf; (4) a guarantee of the patient's right to present grievances on behalf of himself or others; (5) a guarantee of the patient's right to receive at least adequate and appropriate medical care and to be fully informed of his medical condition and proposed treatment, and to participate in the planning of all medical treatment; (6) a guarantee the patient's right to have privacy in treatment for personal needs, confidentiality in the treatment of records, and security in storing personal possessions; (7) a guarantee of the patient's right to receive courteous, fair, and equal treatment and services and a written statement of the services provided by the facility; (8) a guarantee of the patient's right to be free from mental and physical abuse and from physical and chemical restraints; (9) a statement of the facility's regulations and an explanation of the patient's responsibility to obey all reasonable regulations; and (10) a guarantee that, should the patient be adjudicated incompetent in accordance with State law and not be restored to legal capacity, the above rights and responsibilities shall devolve upon a sponsor or guardian.
Bill· SS. 3163 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 13 March 1974
Requires, under the General Education Provisions Act, that the President shall include in the budget transmitted to the Congress proposed appropriations for carrying out provisions of such Act relating to advance funding of educational programs.
Resolution· SCONRESS.Con.Res. 74 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 13 March 1974
Makes it the sense of the Congress that the provisions of the General Education Provisions Act relating to advance funding for education programs should be immediately and continually implemented so as to afford responsible State, local, and Federal officers adequate notice of available Federal financial assistance for education.
Bill· SS. 3157 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 12 March 1974
Reduces from five to three years, the operating requirement for developing institutions to be eligible for assistance under the Higher Education Act of 1965. Authorizes the Commissioner of Education to waive this requirement in the case of applications for grants by institutions in or near communities with large numbers of Spanish-speaking people if the Commissioner determines that such action will increase higher education for Spanish-speaking people.
Bill· SS. 3156 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 12 March 1974
Bilingual Vocational Training Act - Requires the Commissioner of Education and the Secretary of Labor to: (1) develop and disseminate accurate information on the status of bilingual vocational training in all parts of the United States; (2) evaluate the impact of such bilingual vocational training on the shortages of well-trained personnel and the unemployment or underemployment of persons with limited English-speaking ability. Authorizes appropriations of $40,000,000 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1975; $60,000,000 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1976; and $80,000,000 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1977, to carry out the provisions of this Act. Authorizes the Commissioner to make grants to and enter into contracts with: (1) appropriate State agencies, local educational agencies, postsecondary educational institutions, private nonprofit community-based organizations in supplying training and employment in recognized occupations and new and emerging occupations; (2) States, or educational institutions, either public or private, to assist them in conducting training for instructors of bilingual vocational training programs; and (3) States, public and private educational institutions, and to other appropriate nonprofit organizations, and to enter into contracts with private for-profit individuals and organizations, to assist them in developing instructional material, methods, or techniques for bilingual vocational training. Requires such grants or contracts for assistance under this part to be made only upon application to the Secretary, at such time, in such manner, and containing or accompanied by such information as the Secretary deems necessary.
Bill· HRH.R. 13425 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 12 March 1974
Head Start Extension Act - Title I: Program Authority and Requirements - States that the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare may, upon application by any agency which is eligible for designation as a Head Start agency, provide financial assistance to such agency for the planning, conduct, administration, and evaluation of a program to be known as "Project Head Start" focused on children from low-income families who have not reached the age of compulsory school attendance, which: (1) will provide such comprehensive health, nutritional, education, social, and other serivces as the Secretary finds will aid the children to attain their full potential, and (2) will provide for direct participation of the parents of such children in the development, conduct, and overall program direction at the local level. Authorizes to be appropriated for carrying out the purposes of this Act such sums as may be necessary for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1975, and the two succeeding fiscal years. Provides for the allotment of such funds, setting limitations on the extent of assistance. States that a public or private nonprofit agency which (1) has the power and authority to carry out the purposes and functions of this Act within a community, and (2) is determined by the Secretary to be capable of planning, conducting, administering, and evaluating, a Head Start program, may be designated as a Head Start agency. Enumerates the required functions of Head Start agencies. Sets forth the procedure for submission of plans to state Governors. Title II: Administrative Requirements and Standards - Requires that each Head Start agency observe standards of organization, management, and administration which will assure that all program activities are conducted in a manner consistent with the purposes of this Act and the objective of providing assistance effectively, efficiently, and free of any taint of partisan political bias or personal or family favoritism. States that no financial assistance shall be extended under this Act in any case in which the Secretary determines that the costs of developing and administering a program exceed 15 percent of the total costs, including non-Federal contributions to such costs, of such program. Directs the Secretary to revise annually (or at any shorter interval he deems feasible and desirable) a poverty line which, shall be used as a criterion of eligibility for participation in Head Start programs, with specified exceptions. Requires each recipient of financial assistance under this Act to keep such records as the Secretary shall prescribe. Directs the Secretary to provide for the continuing evaluation of programs under this Act. Title III: General Provisions - Defines the terms used in this Act. Sets forth labor standards, comparability of wages and nondiscrimination provisions relating to the operations of this Act. States that no individual employed or assigned by any Head Start agency or other agency assisted under this Act shall, pursuant to services rendered in connection with this Act, participate in the conduct of any unlawful demonstration, rioting, or civil disturbance. Provides penalties for criminal violations under this Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 13431 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 12 March 1974
National Diabetes Research and Education Act - Directs the Director of the National Institute of Arthritis, Metabolism, and Digestive Diseases to establish a National Task Force on Diabetes to formulate a long-range plan to combat diabetes with specific recommendations concerning the utilization and organization of national resources for that purpose after conducting a comprehensive study and survey investigating the magnitude of diabetes mellitus, its epidemiology, its economic and social consequences, and an evaluation of available scientific information and the national resources capable of dealing with the problem. Requires that such National Task Force shall provide for: (1) a coordinated research program encompassing the programs of the National Institute of Arthritis, Metabolism, and Digestive Diseases, related programs of the other research institutes, and other Federal and non-Federal programs; (2) the utilization of existing research facilities and personnel of the National Institutes of Health for accelerated exploration of opportunities of special promise in scientific areas related to the known complications of diabetes mellitus; (3) a system for the collection, analysis, and dissemination of all data useful in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diabetes mellitus, including the establishment of a diabetes research data bank to collect, catalog, store, and disseminate insofar as is practicable the results of diabetes research undertaken for the use of any person involved in diabetes research; (4) support of manpower programs of training in fundamental sciences and clinical disciplines to provide an expanded and continuing manpower base from which to select investigators, physicians, and allied health professions personnel, for participation in clinical and basic research and treatment programs relating to diabetes including, where appropriate, the use of training stipends, fellowships, and career awards; (5) budget estimates and projections reflecting the funds required to fully implement the recommended plan; (6) methods of education for persons having diabetes; and (7) an emphasis on the counseling to persons, especially children, having diabetes and to their families with regard to adjustments and medical regimen required of such persons. Authorizes the appropriation of $1,000,000 for the purpose of establishing the National Task Force under this Act. Directs the Director to establish programs for cooperation with State and other health agencies in the early diagnosis and treatment of diabetes as well as programs of public, professional, and patient education. Authorizes the appropriation of $5,000,000 each year for fiscal years 1973, 1974, and 1975, and the appropriation of such sums as may be necessary thereafter, for the diabetes control program. Authorizes the Director to make grants to, or contract with States, political subdivisions, universities, hospitals, and other public or nonprofit private institutions, agencies, or organizations, which are community oriented, for projects and programs for the conduct of research, demonstration, training in and utilization of allied health personnel, or public and professional education for the early diagnosis and treatment of diabetes mellitus, or counseling and assistance in self-management. Provides that such grants shall cover a maximum of 75 percent of the costs of such projects and programs. Authorizes the appropriation of $25,000,000 for fiscal year 1973, and a like sum for each of the next two succeeding fiscal years, and such sums as may be necessary thereafter, for the purpose of such grants under this Act. Authorizes the Director to establish not more than six model diabetes research, treatment, and education clinics throughout the United States within the framework of existing programs. Provides that the purpose of such clinics shall be to test the feasibility of such clinics with regard to: (1) the development of improved methods of detecting diabetes; (2) the development of improved methods of intervention against high-risk factors which cause diabetes; and (3) the development of highly skilled manpower in diabetes diagnosis, prevention, and treatment. Authorizes the appropriation for the establishment of the clinics authorized under this Act $6,000,000 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1973, and a like sum for each of the next two succeeding fiscal years and such sums as are necessary thereafter.
Bill· HRH.R. 13432 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 12 March 1974
National Diabetes Research and Education Act - Directs the Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare to establish within sixty days after the date of enactment of this Act a National Task Force on Diabetes to formulate a long-range plan to combat diabetes mellitus. Directs the task force to develop a program to expand, intensify, and coordinate the activities of the National Institute of Arthritis, Metabolism, and Digestive Diseases respecting diabetes mellitus and related endocrine and metabolic diseases. States that such program shall provide for: (1) investigation in the epidemiology, etiology, prevention, and control of diabetes mellitus; (2) research into the development, trial, and evaluation of techniques and drugs used in, and approaches to, the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diabetes mellitus; and (3) the education and training of scientists, clinicians, educators, and allied health personnel, in the fields and specialties requisite to the conduct of programs respecting diabetes mellitus. Authorizes appropriations to carry out such program of $500,000 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1974. Provides that, not later than sixty days after the Task Force submits its report and recommendations to the Congress, the Director of the National Institute for Arthritis, Metabolism, and Digestive Diseases shall, through the National Institutes of Health and the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare, submit to the President for transmittal to the Congress a report outlining the action required and the staff requirements to carry out the recommended program with a request for such additional appropriations. Requires the Director of the National Institute of Arthritis, Metabolism, and Digestive Diseases to establish programs as necessary appropriately emphasizing the prevention, control, diagnosis, and treatment of diabetes in children. Authorizes appropriations to carry out such a program for children of $2,500,000 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1975, $5,000,000 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1976, $10,000,000 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1977. Directs the Director of the National Institute of Arthritis, Metabolism, and Digestive Diseases to provide for the development of research and training centers for the study of diabetes and related endocrine and metabolic disorders. Authorizes appropriations to provide such centers of $10,000,000 for fiscal year ending June 30, 1975, $15,000,000 for fiscal year ending June 30, 1976, and $20,000,000 for fiscal year ending June 30, 1977. Establishes the position of Associate Director for Diabetes within the Institute to be responsible for diabetes programs. Establishes an Inter-Institute Diabetes Mellitus Coordinating Committee to coordinate the research activities relating to diabetes mellitus. Establishes an Interagency Technical Committee on Diabetes Mellitus to be responsible for coordinating all Federal health programs relating to diabetes melletis.
Bill· HRH.R. 13379 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 12 March 1974
Education for Handicapped Children Act - Provides that any State which desired to receive grants for the education of its handicapped children shall submit to the Commissioner of Education, through its State education agency, a State plan accompanied by such information as the Commissioner deems necessary. Directs the Commissioner to approve any such State plan if he determines that such plan: (1) sets forth such policies and procedures as will provide satisfactory assurance that funds paid to the State under this Act will be expended by the State to initiate, expand, or improve programs and projects which are designed to meet the educational needs of handicapped children throughout the States; (2) provides for the identification of all handicapped children in the State; (3) includes a proposal for the study of the State's present procedures for the institutionalization of handicapped children; (4) provides for the reduction of the number of handicapped children in the State who are institutionalized; (5) provides for the establishment of procedures for the classification of a child as a handicapped child; (6) provides satisfactory assurance that provision will be made for participation of children not enrolled in public schools in special educational programs and services provided to handicapped children by the State or by local educational agencies; (7) provides for procedures and objective measurements for evaluating at least annually the effectiveness of special educational programs and services in meeting the educational needs of handicapped children; (8) provides for making annual reports, to enable the Commissioner to carry out his functions under this Act; and (9) provides for keeping such records as the Commissioner may find necessary to assure the correctness and vertification of reports and proper disbursement of funds under this Act and meet other specific provisions. Directs the Commissioner to disapprove a State plan or modification thereof only after reasonable notice and an opportunity for a hearing to such State. Establishes a formula for the distribution of funds under this Act among the States. Directs the Commissioner to report to the Congress not later than January 1, 1975, his recommendations with respect to changes which may be necessary in the amount and entitlement of grants under this Act. Establishes the conditions under which the Commissioner, after a reasonable notice and opportunity for hearing, may cancel payments made to the States under this Act and provides procedures for judicial review of such decisions. Authorizes necessary appropriations for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1974, and for each of the next four fiscal years, for the purpose of making grants under this Act. Provides that grants for Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, the Virgin Islands, and the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands shall be in an amount equal to not more than 3 percent of the amount appropriated for payments to the States.