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Bill· HRH.R. 14435 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 17 June 1976
Extends the delimiting period in the case of any eligible veteran who is pursuing, during his or her tenth year of eligibility, a program of education. Terminates such extension on whichever of the following dates first occurs: (1) the date on which the veteran completes, or ceases to pursue, the program he was pursuing in his tenth year of eligibility; or (2) the last day of the 11-year period beginning on the date of his discharge from active duty. (Adds 38 U.S.C. 1662(e))
Bill· HRH.R. 14431 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 17 June 1976
Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a tax deduction in an amount not to exceed $1,000 for amounts paid by the taxpayer to an eligible educational institution for tuition for the attendance of the taxpayer or any eligible dependent.
Law· SJRESS.J.Res. 203 (94th)open
United States · United States Congress · 16 June 1976
Emergency Technical Provisions Act - Amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 by extending until September 30, 1976 (presently ends June 30, 1975), programs of low-interest insured loans to students in institutions of higher education. Extends appropriations for the Emergency Insured Student Loan Act of 1969 until October 1, 1976 (presently ends June 30, 1975). Provides that any institution of higher education which distributes funds pursuant to the Higher Education Act of 1965 shall not be deemed a contractor.
Bill· HRH.R. 14404 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 16 June 1976
Amends the Food Stamp Act of 1964 to prohibit any individual enrolled in an institution of higher education from receiving food stamps if such individual receives at least one-half his income from any other individual who is a member of a household which is ineligible for food stamps. Provides for an exception to such prohibition in cases of severe hardship.
Bill· HRH.R. 14365 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 14 June 1976
Authorizes Federal financial assistance under the Emergency School Aid Act for programs and projects for: (1) construction and operation of "magnet" schools; (2) the pairing of schools and programs with specific colleges and universities and with leading businesses; (3) the development of plans for and construction of "neutral site" schools; (4) the construction and development of education parks; and (5) education programs designed to improve the quality of education in inner city schools and the general use of education magnetism. Authorizes appropriations of $250,000,000 for the period beginning on July 1, 1976 and ending September 30, 1976 and $1,000,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 19777 and 1978 to carry out the provisions of the Emergency School Aid Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 14362 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 14 June 1976
Increases from ten to 12 years the period during which veterans and wives and widows of veterans are eligible for educational assistance. (Amends 38 U.S.C. 1662)
Bill· HJRESH.J.Res. 984 (94th)passed
United States · United States Congress · 11 June 1976
Emergency Technical Provisions Act - Amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 by extending until September 30, 1976 (presently ends June 30, 1975), programs of low-interest insured loans to students in institutions of higher education. Extends appropriations for the Emergency Insured Student Loan Act of 1969 until October 1, 1976 (presently ends June 30, 1975). Provides that any institution of higher education which distributes funds pursuant to the Higher Education Act of 1965 shall not be deemed a contractor.
Bill· SS. 3547 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 10 June 1976
Allows an eligible veteran who is pursuing a program of education at the close of the ten-year delimiting period to continue to receive educational assistance until he completes such program; or until he ceases to pursue such program, whichever first occurs. (Amends 38 U.S.C. 1662(a))
Bill· HRH.R. 14314 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 10 June 1976
Extends the delimiting period in the case of any eligible veteran who is pursuing, during his or her tenth year of eligibility, a program of education. Terminates such extension on whichever of the following dates first occurs: (1) the date on which the veteran completes, or ceases to pursue, the program he was pursuing in his tenth year of eligibility; or (2) the last day of the 11-year period beginning on the date of his discharge from active duty. (Adds 38 U.S.C. 1662(e))
Bill· HRH.R. 14270 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 9 June 1976
Congressional Scholarship Act - Directs the Commissioner of Education to appoint a congressional scholarship board for each congressional district. Empowers each such board to award five congressional scholarships to qualifying students who are residents of the district for which the board was appointed to enroll in a course of study at an institution of higher education or a private vocational training institute. Stipulates that each student awarded a congressional scholarship shall be entitled to a stipend of $1,000 for each academic year.
Bill· HRH.R. 14288 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 9 June 1976
National Student Loan Bank Act - Establishes a nonprofit corporation to be known as the National Student Loan Bank to extend loans to students at eligible institutions as defined under this Act. Sets forth limitations regarding the amounts which may be borrowed by students at the postsecondary and graduate level. Provides for the repayment of such loans over a maximum 30 year period at an interest rate which the Board of Directors of the Bank deems necessary to cover the cost of borrowing capital and of administration of the program. Authorizes the Bank to issue and have outstanding obligations at an aggregate amount of $3,000,000,000 during fiscal years 1978 and 1979. States that the aggregate outstanding amount for the succeeding fiscal years shall be determined by the bank with the approval of the Secretary of the Treasury. Authorizes the Secretary to guarantee obligations issued by the Bank under this Act. Sets forth the general powers of the bank. Provides for an annual audit of the financial transactions of the bank. Requires that a report of each such audit be made to the President and to the Congress by the Comptroller General no later than six months following the close of the fiscal year. Grants such bank tax-exempt status from Federal, State or local taxation with the exception of the real and tangible personal property of the bank and the obligations issued by it. Requires the bank to transmit to the President and the Congress an annual report of its operations and activities. Authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to reimburse the bank for nonpayments due to deferments of principal and interest, defaults by the borrower, the death or disablement of the borrower, or insufficiencies of payments at the end of term. Authorizes appropriations in amounts as may be necessary for such purpose.
Bill· HRH.R. 14283 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 9 June 1976
Extends the delimiting period in the case of any eligible veteran who is pursuing, during his or her tenth year of eligibility, a program of education. Terminates such extension on whichever of the following dates first occurs: (1) the date on which the veteran completes, or ceases to pursue, the program he was pursuing in his tenth year of eligibility; or (2) the last day of the 11-year period beginning on the date of his discharge from active duty. (Adds 38 U.S.C. 1662(e))
Bill· HRH.R. 14267 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 9 June 1976
Allows the Administrator of Veterans' Affairs to discontinue the educational allowance of an eligible veteran, for the reasons provided under current law, only if, in the case the eligible veteran or eligible person is enrolled at the time of such withdrawal or approval, the Administrator: (1) informs such veteran or eligible person in writing of the decision to withdraw approval, and (2) restores to such veteran or person all educational benefit entitlement exhausted in the pursuit of that course up to the effective date of withdrawal of approval. Provides that in the case of the withdrawal of approval of a program of education or training in progress in which the eligible veteran or eligible person is enrolled at the time of withdrawal or approval, the Administrator must: (1) inform such veteran or person in writing of the decision to withdraw approval not less than 60 days before the discontinuance or reduction of educational allowance payments; (2) restore to such veteran or person all educational benefit entitlement exhausted in the pursuit of that program of education or training; and (3) provide for professional counseling for the purpose of assisting such veteran or person in selecting an approved alternative program. Provides that in the case of withdrawal of approval of an institution of higher learning in which the eligible veteran or eligible person is enrolled at the time of withdrawal of approval, the Administrator must: (1) inform such veteran or person in writing of the decision to withdraw approval not less than one year before the discontinuance or reduction of educational allowance payments; (2) restore to such veteran or person all educational benefit entitlement exhausted during the period of certification for which payment of educational allowance was terminated, unless such termination occurs on the last day of such period, and (3) provide for professional counseling for the purpose of assisting such veteran or person in selecting, or transferring to, an approved institution offering a program similar to the educational pursuits of the veteran or person. (Amends 38 U.S.C. 1790(b))
Law· HRH.R. 14232 (94th)open
United States · United States Congress · 8 June 1976
Departments of Labor and Health, Education, and Welfare Appropriation Act - Title I: Department of Labor - Department of Labor Appropriation Act - Appropriates to the Department of Labor for fiscal year 1977, specified funds for: (1) the Employment and Training Administration; (2) the Labor-Management Services Administration; (3) the Employment Standards Administration; (4) the Occupational Safety and Health Administration; (5) the Bureau of Labor Statistics; and (6) departmental management. Title II: Department of Health, Education, and Welfare - Appropriates to the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare for fiscal year 1977 specified funds for: (1) the Health Services Administration; (2) the Center for Disease Control; (3) the National Institutes for Health; (4) the Alcohol, Drug Abuse, and Mental Health Administration; (5) the Health Resources Administration; (5) the Assistant Secretary for Health; (6) the Office of Education; (7) the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Education; (8) the Social and Rehabilitation Service; (9) the Social Security Administration; (10) special institutions; (11) the Assistant Secretary for Human Development; and (12) departmental management. Prohibits the withholding of funds appropriated by this Act from State agencies which have by law a merit system of personnel management because of the method of personnel selection or any disapproval of such system by their personnel. Prohibits using funds appropriated by this Act to employ more persons in permanent positions in the Washington area than existed at the end of fiscal year 1966. Prohibits the use of funds appropriated by this Act for the transportation of students or teachers in order to overcome racial imbalance in any school or school system. Title III: Related Agencies - Appropriates funds for fiscal year 1977 for: (1) Action; (2) the Community Services Administration; (3) Corporation for Public Broadcasting; (4) the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service; (5) the National Commission on Libraries and Information Science; (6) the National Labor Relations Board; (7) the National Mediation Board; (8) the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission; (9) the Railroad Retirement Board; and (10) the Soldiers' and Airmen's Home. Title IV: General Provisions - Sets forth provisions applicable to all appropriations made by this Act. Prohibits use of funds for experiments involving human participants without the informed written consent of such participants.
Resolution· HRESH.Res. 1267 (94th)passed
United States · United States Congress · 8 June 1976
Provides that upon the adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to move that the House resolve itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 2525) to implement the Federal responsibility for the care and education of the Indian people by improving the services and facilities of Federal Indian health programs and encouraging maximum participation of Indians in such programs. States that after general debate, which shall be confined to the bill and shall continue not to exceed two hours, one hour to be equally divided and controlled by the chairman and ranking minority member of the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs, 40 minutes to be equally divided and controlled by the chairman and ranking minority member of the Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce, and 20 minutes to be equally divided and controlled by the chairman and ranking minority member of the Committee on Ways and Means, the bill shall be read for amendment under the five-minute rule. States that it shall be in order to consider the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs now printed (in italic) in the bill as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule, and said substitute shall be read for amendment by titles instead of by sections. Provides that it shall also be in order to consider the amendments recommended by the Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce, notwithstanding the provisions of clause 7, Rule XVI. Directs that no amendment to the amendment recommended by the Committee on Ways and Means now printed on page 52, line 2 through page 55, line 8 (in boldface roman) shall be in order except amendments recommended by the Committee on Ways and Means and except pro forma amendments. Directs the Committee, at the conclusion of the consideration of H.R. 2525 for amendment, to rise and report the bill to the House with such amendments as may have been adopted, and any Member may demand a separate vote in the House on any amendment adopted in the Committee of the Whole to the bill or to the committee amendment in the nature of a substitute. States that the previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill and amendments thereto to final passage without intervening motion except one motion to recommit with or without instructions. Directs that after the passage of H.R. 2525, the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs shall be discharged from further consideration of the bill S. 522, and it shall then be in order in the House to move to strike out all after the enacting clause of the said Senate bill and insert in lieu thereof the provisions contained in H.R. 2525 as passed by the House.
Bill· HRH.R. 14157 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 3 June 1976
Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a tax deduction in an amount not to exceed $1,000 for amounts paid by the taxpayer to an eligible educational institution for tuition for the attendance of the taxpayer or any eligible dependent.
Bill· HRH.R. 14170 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 3 June 1976
Extends the delimiting period in the case of any eligible veteran who is pursuing, during his or her tenth year of eligibility, a program of education. Terminates such extension on whichever of the following dates first occurs: (1) the date on which the veteran completes, or ceases to pursue, the program he was pursuing in his tenth year of eligibility; or (2) the last day of the 11-year period beginning on the date of his discharge from active duty. (Adds 38 U.S.C. 1662(e))
Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 649 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 3 June 1976
Expresses the sense of Congress that vocational education should be treated equally with other forms of education by the Congress, and executive agencies administering educational and Veterans' programs.
Bill· HRH.R. 14145 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 2 June 1976
Extends the delimiting period in the case of any eligible veteran who is pursuing, during his or her tenth year of eligibility, a program of education. Terminates such extension on whichever of the following dates first occurs: (1) the date on which the veteran completes, or ceases to pursue, the program he was pursuing in his tenth year of eligibility; or (2) the last day of the 11-year period beginning on the date of his discharge from active duty. (Adds 38 U.S.C. 1662(e))
Bill· HRH.R. 14144 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 2 June 1976
Extends the delimiting period in the case of any eligible veteran who is pursuing, during his or her tenth year of eligibility, a program of education. Terminates such extension on whichever of the following dates first occurs: (1) the date on which the veteran completes, or ceases to pursue, the program he was pursuing in his tenth year of eligibility; or (2) the last day of the 11-year period beginning on the date of his discharge from active duty. (Adds 38 U.S.C. 1662(e))
Bill· HRH.R. 14143 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 2 June 1976
Extends the delimiting period in the case of any eligible veteran who is pursuing, during his or her tenth year of eligibility, a program of education. Terminates such extension on whichever of the following dates first occurs: (1) the date on which the veteran completes, or ceases to pursue, the program he was pursuing in his tenth year of eligibility; or (2) the last day of the 11-year period beginning on the date of his discharge from active duty. (Adds 38 U.S.C. 1662(e))
Bill· HRH.R. 14129 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 1 June 1976
George Washington Peace Academy Act - Establishes the George Washington Peace Academy, an educational institution. Sets forth the organizational structure of the Academy. Provides that the curriculum shall emphasize the teaching of skills necessary to the peaceful resolution of international conflicts. Sets forth student admission quotas and requirements. Limits the student body enrollment to 500. Authorizes to be appropriated to the Academy necessary sums to carry out the provisions of this Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 14122 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 1 June 1976
Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a tax deduction in an amount not to exceed $1,000 for amounts paid by the taxpayer to an eligible educational institution for tuition for the attendance of the taxpayer or any eligible dependent.
Bill· HRH.R. 14085 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 1 June 1976
Establishes within the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare a Home Health Clearinghouse. Directs such Clearinghouse to establish and maintain a computer system to gather information on services and benefits available to the elderly through public and private agencies. Directs the Clearinghouse to publish and keep current a publication describing services and benefits available to the elderly under Federal law. Authorizes the appropriation of such sums as are necessary to establish and maintain the Clearinghouse. Creates in the Department an Assistant Secretary for Elderly Health, to perform specified duties, including the coordination of Department policy relating to the health of the elderly and coordination of the interagency task force on long-term home and institutional care of the elderly.
Bill· HRH.R. 14084 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 1 June 1976
Establishes within the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare a Home Health Clearinghouse. Directs such Clearinghouse to establish and maintain a computer system to gather information on services and benefits available to the elderly through public and private agencies. Directs the Clearinghouse to publish and keep current a publication describing services and benefits available to the elderly under Federal law. Authorizes the appropriation of such sums as are necessary to establish and maintain the Clearinghouse. Creates in the Department an Assistant Secretary for Elderly Health, to perform specified duties, including the coordination of Department policy relating to the health of the elderly and coordination of the interagency task force on long-term home and institutional care of the elderly.
Bill· HRH.R. 14083 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 1 June 1976
Lifetime Learning Act - Amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to establish an Office of Lifetime Learning in the Office of Education in order to encourage the expansion of "lifetime learning" programs. Authorizes appropriations to carry out the provisions of this Act. Defines "lifetime learning" program as any activity designed to meet the changing educational needs of Americans throughout their lives. Authorizes the United States Commissioner of Education through such Office to identify the needs involved and to create activities or to fund existing activities to provide a lifetime learning program. Requires the Commissioner to submit annual reports to the President and Congress setting forth the programs assisted under this Act. Directs the Commissioner to submit to Congress not later than January 1, 1979, a report to be known as the Lifetime Learning Report, summarizing the activities and accomplishments achieved under this Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 14070 (94th)passed
United States · United States Congress · 27 May 1976
Amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to authorize a loan level of $2,000,000,000 annually for fiscal years 1976 to 1980 for the Federal loan insurance program. Extends the Federal interest subsidy program created under such Act until September 30, 1984.
Bill· HRH.R. 14062 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 27 May 1976
Extends the delimiting period for veterans' educational benefits for any veteran who is pursuing, during the 1975-76 academic year, a program of education and whose benefits expire on June 1, 1976. States that such extension shall terminate either on June 1, 1978, or whenever the veteran completes the program being pursued during the 1975-76 academic year, whichever occurs first. Provides for a reduction in the monthly benefits payable to veterans availing themselves of such extension. Requires nonaccredited educational institutions seeking approval of their courses from the Administrator of Veterans' Affairs to submit, in addition to the information presently required, the following: (1) the name of any official, or member of the faculty, of the institution who has been cited for, or involved in, any illegal, unethical, deceptive, or misleading practice; (2) institution policy, regulations, and specific entrance requirements for each program of education offered by such institution, including information regarding testing, admission procedures, and the standards used by the institution to determine an eligible veterans' educational, financial, intellectual, and physical aptitudes and abilities to successfully complete a program of education and obtain and maintain employment in the educational, professional, or vocational field that is the objective of such program of education; and (3) completion rates for the courses and programs offered by the institution and the placement rates for graduates of the Institution in the specific skill for which they were trained.
Bill· SS. 3487 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 26 May 1976
Amends the Internal Revneue Code to allow as a credit against the income tax specified higher education expenses, including tuition and fees, paid or incurred by an individual during the taxable year for himself and for any dependent. States that if the expenses are for only one individual the amount of the credit shall be the sum of: (1) 50 percent of such expenses as does not exceed $200; (2) 25 percent of such expenses as exceeds $200 but not $500; and (3) five percent of such expenses as exceeds $500 but does not exceed $1,000. Increases the amount of the credit if more than one person's expenses are eligible. Disallows the deduction of any education expenses taken into account in determining the amount of such credit.
Bill· HRH.R. 14029 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 26 May 1976
National Educational Opportunities Act - Title I: Definition and Guarantee of a Unitary School System and Equal Educational Opportunity - Provides that each State and its local educational agencies shall establish and maintain desegregated, unitary school systems which offer equal educational opportunities to all students, regardless of race, color, or national origin. States that a desegregrated unitary school system shall be presumed to exist unless a State or local educational agency denies equal educational opportunities to an individual on account of race, color, or national origin by specified acts which have the natural, probable, foreseeable, or actual effect of segregating students on the basis of race, color or national origin. Prohibits local educational agencies from denying equal educational opportunity to an individual on account of race, color, or national origin by maintenance of practices or provision of resources in schools in which minority students are concentrated that are less favorable for educational success and advancement than in schools attended primarily by students of any other race, color, or national origin. Gives examples of such denials of equal educational opportunity. Authorizes the Attorney General to bring a civil action in Federal court for equitable relief in any case where he has reasonable cause to believe that the provisions of this Act are being violated. Title II: State Equal Educational Opportunities Plans - Requires each State to prepare and submit to the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare for his approval a plan to carry out the purpose of this Act. Requires that such plan shall provide for the establishment of State and local advisory bodies to advise State and local educational agencies on development and participation in such plans. Requires such plans to provide a viable mechanism for States and local educational systems to implement a policy of equal educational opportunities that delineates the fundamental prerequisites for a desegregated, unitary school system. Provides that such State plans shall include specific means for implementing some or all of the following components: (1) a majority transfer plan on both an intradistrict and interdistrict basis; (2) a school district reorganization plan; and (3) an approved, concentrated compensatory education program for basic instructional programs, supportive services, and vocational guidance and for programs having potential for improving the achievement performance of educationally deprived students. Authorizes to be appropriated for carrying out this title not in excess of $200,000,000 for fiscal year 1977, $500,000,000 for fiscal year 1978, and $500,000,000 for each fiscal year for the next three fiscal years. Provides a formula for allotment of such funds to the States and for allocation among various programs and agencies. States that whenever the Secretary, after reasonable notice and opportunity for a hearing: (1) disapproves such a plan; or (2) finds that no plan has been submitted by a State, that a State plan approved under this Act has been so changed that it no longer complies with the requirements of this Act, that plan administration fails to comply substantially with any such provisions, or that a grantee is in violation of title II of this Act, the Secretary shall notify the grantee that further payments will not be made to the grantee under this title or any other educational assistance program until he is satisfied that there will no longer be any failure to comply. Provides that, until he is so satisfied, the Secretary shall make no further payments under such titles. Provides for review of the Secretary's action in such cases by the United States Court of Appeals for the circuit in which the claimant State is located. Title III: General Provisions and Definitions - Defines the terms used in this Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 14023 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 26 May 1976
Prohibits the Commissioner of Education from terminating, refusing to grant or continue, or deferring action on any application for assistance for any local educational agency under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 on the basis of alleged noncompliance with title VI (Nondiscrimination in Federally Assisted Programs) of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 if within the preceding five years the Commissioner of Education has determined that such agency was in compliance with such title, unless a Federal court has found otherwise subsequent to such determination and the agency has not yet complied with the court order or judgment.
Bill· HRH.R. 13996 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 25 May 1976
Establishes within the Executive Branch a Department of Health, headed by a Secretary of Health, a Department of Education, headed by a Secretary of Education; and a Department of Welfare, headed by a Secretary of Welfare. States that each Secretary shall be appointed by the President by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. Abolishes the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare. Provides that the health functions, and welfare functions of such department shall be transferred to the appropriate department created by this Act. Directs the President to submit a revised plan if either House of Congress disapproves such plan.
Bill· HRH.R. 13973 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 24 May 1976
Extends the delimiting period for completing veterans' education programs in the case of any eligible veteran who is pursuing an eligible program during the spring semester of 1976. Extends such period until the date the veteran completes, or ceases to pursue, such program or until June, 1, 1978, whichever occurs first. Provides that the monthly educational assistance allowance payable to eligible veterans who pursue a program of education during the extension period provided for in this Act shall be reduced by specified amounts. (Adds 38 U.S.C. 1662(e))
Bill· SS. 3469 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 20 May 1976
National Educational Opportunities Act - Title I: Definition and Guarantee of a Unitary School System and Equal Educational Opportunity - Provides that each State and its local educational agencies shall establish and maintain desegregated, unitary school systems which offer equal educational opportunities to all students, regardless of race, color, or national origin. States that a desegregated unitary school system exists whenever equal educational opportunities are available to individuals without discrimination based upon race, color, or national origin. Prohibits local educational agencies from denying equal educational opportunity to an individual on account of race, color, or national origin by maintenance of practices or provision of resources in schools in which minority students are concentrated that are less favorable for educational success and advancement than in schools attended primarily by students of any other race, color, or national origin. Gives examples of such denials of equal educational opportunity. Authorizes the Attorney General and private individuals to bring a civil action in any U.S. district court for equitable relief in any case where he has reasonable cause to believe that the provisions of this Act are being violated. Title II: States Equal Educational Opportunities Plans - Requires each State to prepare and submit to the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare for his approval a plan to carry out the purpose of this Act. Requires that such plan shall provide for the establishment of State and local advisory bodies to advise State and local educational agencies on development and participation in such plans. Requires such plans to provide a viable mechanism for States and local educational systems to implement a policy of equal educational opportunities that delineates the fundamental prerequisites for a desegregated, unitary school system. Provides that such State plans shall include specific means for implementing at least two of the following components: (1) a majority transfer plan on both an intradistrict and interdistrict basis; (2) an open communities educational resources compensation program providing payments to school districts in which students from minority or low-income families comprise not more than ten percent of the total school enrollment; (3) a school district reorganization plan; and (4) an approved concentrated compensatory education program for basic instructional programs, supportive services, vocational guidance, and for programs having the potential for improving the achievement performance of educationally deprived students. Authorizes to be appropriated to carry out the provisions of this title not in excess of $200,000,000 for fiscal year 1977, $500,000,000 for fiscal year 1978, and $500,000,000 per fiscal year for the next three fiscal years. Provides a formula for allotment of such funds to the States and for allocation among various programs and agencies. States that whenever the Secretary, after reasonable notice and opportunity for a hearing: (1) disapproves such a plan; or (2) finds that no plan has been submitted by a State, that a State plan approved under this Act has been so changed that it no longer complies with the requirements of this Act, that plan administration fails to comply substantially with any such provisions, or that a grantee is in violation of title II of this Act, the Secretary shall notify the grantee that further payments will not be made to the grantee under this title or any other educational assistance program until he is satisfied that there will no longer be any failure to comply. Provides that, until he is so satisfied, the Secretary shall make no further payments under such titles. Provides for review of the Secretary's action in such cases by the United States Court of Appeals for the circuit in which the claimant State is located. Title III: General Provisions and Definitions - Defines the terms used in this Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 13934 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 20 May 1976
Restates the Federal charter of the George Washington University, Washington, D. C. Sets forth the purposes and powers of the university. Stipulates that the bylaws of the university shall determine the number of, and minimum qualifications for, members of the board of trustees. Sets forth the powers of the board. Allows nonprofit tax exempt organizations under the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to merge into the university under specified conditions.
Bill· HRH.R. 13923 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 20 May 1976
Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a tax deduction in an amount not to exceed $1,000 for amounts paid by the taxpayer to an eligible educational institution for tuition for the attendance of the taxpayer or any eligible dependent.
Bill· SS. 3456 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 19 May 1976
Uniform Criteria Act - Title I: Assignment Provisions - Stipulates that assignment by an educational agency of a student to the school nearest such student's place of residence which provides the appropriate grade level and type of education is not a denial of equal protection of the laws unless such assignment is made to segregate students on the basis of race, color, sex, or national origin. Stipulates that the failure of an educational agency to attain a balance, on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, or socioeconomic status, of students among its schools shall not constitute a denial of equal protection of the laws. Title II: Remedies - Limits Federal courts, departments, and agencies, in formulating a remedy for a denial of equal protection of the laws, to such remedies as are essential for correction. Restricts Federal courts, departments, and agencies, when formulating remedies involving student transportation, to specified remedies. Prohibits Federal courts, departments, and agencies from ordering the implementation of a plan that would require the transportation of any student to a school other than the school closest or next closest to the student's residence. Allows educational agencies to apply to have court orders or desegregation plans under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 reopened and modified to comply with this Act. Title III: Definitions - Defines terms for purposes of this Act. Defines a "dual school system" as one in which students are assigned to schools solely on the basis of race, color, sex, or national origin for the purpose of segregating such students in the schools of the system. Title IV: Miscellaneous Provisions - Amends the Emergency School Aid Act to repeal the authority of the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare to make grants for the purpose of conducting metropolitan area integration projects.
Bill· SS. 3449 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 18 May 1976
National Child Nutrition Information and Education Act - Authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to formulate and carry out a program, through a system of grants to State educational agencies, to provide for: (1) the nutritional training of food service and educational personnel; and (2) the conduct of nutrition education activities in schools and child care institutions eligible under the School Lunch and Child Nutrition Acts. States that the amount of such grants shall be based on a rate of 50 cents for each child enrolled in such facilities. Authorizes appropriations of such amounts as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act. Requires State educational agencies to keep accounts as may be necessary to enable the Secretary to determine whether the provisions of this Act have been complied with. Establishes, within the National Agricultural Library of the United States Department of Agriculture, a Food and Nutrition Information and Education Resources Center to assemble and collect food and nutrition education materials and to disseminate such information to State educational agencies and other interested persons. States that a maximum of $1,500,000 from the funds appropriated under this Act shall be used for the establishment and maintenance of such Center.
Bill· HRH.R. 13855 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 18 May 1976
Amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to authorize the law Enforcement Assistance Administration to make grants for the training and education of private security personnel of small business concerns.
Bill· HRH.R. 13808 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 17 May 1976
Amends the Defense Department Overseas Teachers Pay and Personnel Practices Act to direct the Secretary of Defense to conduct a survey each year on the rates of compensation for teachers in urban school jurisdictions in the United States and to apply such compensation rates for teachers in the Department of Defense's overseas dependents' schools. Allows individuals who have served in a teaching position for at least six years with the Department to take a sabbatical leave for one school year for purposes of professional improvement.
Bill· HRH.R. 13794 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 13 May 1976
Authorizes the Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare, for the purpose of recruiting and retaining officers and employees of the Department who demonstrate unusual talents and abilities or who have major supervisory duties, to give an annual bonus not to exceed $15,000 to such officers and employees. Restricts the number of recipients to 25 in a fiscal year.
Bill· HRH.R. 13752 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 12 May 1976
Financial Assistance for Elementary and Secondary Education Act - Title I: General Provisions - Authorizes appropriations for purposes of titles II and III of this Act. States that an amount not to exceed three percent of such appropriations be used to meet the education needs existing in American territories and for Indian children at schools operated by the Department of Interior. Allots to each State from such appropriations $5,000,000 annually or the amount allotted to that State in the preceding fiscal year under this Act or programs consolidated under this Act whichever is less and 85 percent of the amount in excess of $5,000,000 allotted to that State under such programs. Directs that the remaining appropriations be allocated to each State based on a ratio of the number of children from low-income areas in such State. Requires that any State desiring grants under this Act: (1) designate the agency which will administer such assistance; (2) develop a plan meeting specified requirements for the use of such funds; (3) certify to the Commissioner of Education that it has such a plan; (4) certify annually that it has complied with such plan; (5) develop procedures for the periodic determination of the State's compliance with its plan; (6) submit such procedures to the Commissioner for approval; and (7) provide for an annual audit of expenditures from such grants and report the results of such audit to the Commissioner. Requires that any State procedures for developing such plan provide for public notification and a means for obtaining the views of specified parties regarding such plan. States that a State comprehensive plan shall: (1) set forth the objectives to be achieved under the plan; (2) provide for the allocation of funds in accordance with the requirements of this Act; and (3) set forth procedures to insure that distribution to local educational agencies take into account the number and concentration of children from low-income families and educationally deprived and handicapped children. Requires that at least 75 percent of the funds provided under this Act be distributed to local educational agencies to meet the special educational needs of educationally deprived and handicapped children. Directs that not more than five percent of the amount made available under this Act, or the percentage available under programs consolidated under this Act for administrative costs, whichever is greater, be used for the administration of the State plan. Authorizes the State agency designated to carry out the purposes of this Act to delegate administrative functions to other agencies, transfer funds to such agency, and enter into contracts to carry out activities authorized under this Act. Prohibits the payment of funds to any State which has failed to certify its plan and compliance with such plan to the Commissioner. Authorizes the Commissioner to suspend or reduce payments to States which failed substantially to comply with the provisions of such plan or specified provisions of this Act. Allows such State to file a petition of review with the United States court of appeals for the circuit in which the State is located. States that any findings of the Commissioner, if supported by substantial evidence, shall be conclusive in such action. Requires that any audit of funds provided under this Act be limited to such funds. Subjects funds available under this Act to title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and provisions forbidding the discrimination against qualified handicapped individuals under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Directs State educational agencies to insure that children enrolled in private nonprofit elementary and secondary schools and children in Indian tribal elementary or secondary schools are given an opportunity to participate in activities assisted under this Act. Authorizes the Commissioner to arrange for such children to receive similar services to those provided under this Act if the State is prohibited by law from providing for such participation or has failed to do so. Defines terms for purposes of this Act. Repeals specified Acts and provisions of Federal Acts. Title II: Elementary and Secondary Handicapped and Adult Education Programs - Directs that State comprehensive plans under this Act include programs for educationally deprived and handicapped children in the State and adult education. Specifies allowable further uses of such funds. Sets forth the allocation of funds available under this Act to local educational agencies to meet the special educational needs of educationally deprived and handicapped children. Title III: Vocational Education - States that a specified portion of funds available under this Act be used for vocational education purposes. Sets forth requirements for a State's vocational education programs. Specifies programs and activities for which available funds may be used. Title IV: National Impact Projects - Declares it the purpose of this title to provide support for special activities, and for innovation and development in vocational education and the education of the handicapped through projects which can be more effectively carried out on a national or regional basis. Authorizes the Commissioner to carry out specified activities relating to such purpose. Authorizes appropriations of $69,000,000 annually through fiscal year 1980 to carry out the purposes of this title.
Bill· HRH.R. 13683 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 11 May 1976
Establishes within the Executive Branch a Department of Health, headed by a Secretary of Health, a Department of Education, headed by a Secretary of Education; and a Department of Welfare, headed by a Secretary of Welfare. States that each Secretary shall be appointed by the President by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. Abolishes the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare. Provides that the health functions, and welfare functions of such department shall be transferred to the appropriate department created by this Act. Directs the President to submit a revised plan if either House of Congress disapproves such plan.
Bill· HRH.R. 13656 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 10 May 1976
Directs State boards receiving funds under the Vocational Education Act of 1963 to use a portion of such funds for grants for research into the areas of inservice training in vocational education program development and the recruitment of skilled craftsmen and technicians employed in the community into the vocational education teaching profession.
Bill· HRH.R. 13595 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 6 May 1976
National Educational Opportunities Act - Title I: Definition and Guarantee of a Unitary School System and Equal Educational Opportunity - Provides that each State and its local educational agencies shall establish and maintain desegregated, unitary school systems which offer equal educational opportunities to all students, regardless of race, color, or national origin. States that a desegregrated unitary school system shall be presumed to exist unless a State or local educational agency denies equal educational opportunities to an individual on account of race, color, or national origin by specified acts which have the natural, probable, foreseeable, or actual effect of segregating students on the basis of race, color or national origin. Prohibits local educational agencies from denying equal educational opportunity to an individual on account of race, color, or national origin by maintenance of practices or provision of resources in schools in which minority students are concentrated that are less favorable for educational success and advancement than in schools attended primarily by students of any other race, color, or national origin. Gives examples of such denials of equal educational opportunity. Authorizes the Attorney General to bring a civil action in Federal court for equitable relief in any case where he has reasonable cause to believe that the provisions of this Act are being violated. Title II: State Equal Educational Opportunities Plans - Requires each State to prepare and submit to the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare for his approval a plan to carry out the purpose of this Act. Requires that such plan shall provide for the establishment of State and local advisory bodies to advise State and local educational agencies on development and participation in such plans. Requires such plans to provide a viable mechanism for States and local educational systems to implement a policy of equal educational opportunities that delineates the fundamental prerequisites for a desegregated, unitary school system. Provides that such State plans shall include specific means for implementing some or all of the following components: (1) a majority transfer plan on both an intradistrict and interdistrict basis; (2) a school district reorganization plan; and (3) an approved, concentrated compensatory education program for basic instructional programs, supportive services, and vocational guidance and for programs having potential for improving the achievement performance of educationally deprived students. Authorizes to be appropriated for carrying out this title not in excess of $200,000,000 for fiscal year 1977, $500,000,000 for fiscal year 1978, and $500,000,000 for each fiscal year for the next three fiscal years. Provides a formula for allotment of such funds to the States and for allocation among various programs and agencies. States that whenever the Secretary, after reasonable notice and opportunity for a hearing: (1) disapproves such a plan; or (2) finds that no plan has been submitted by a State, that a State plan approved under this Act has been so changed that it no longer complies with the requirements of this Act, that plan administration fails to comply substantially with any such provisions, or that a grantee is in violation of title II of this Act, the Secretary shall notify the grantee that further payments will not be made to the grantee under this title or any other educational assistance program until he is satisfied that there will no longer be any failure to comply. Provides that, until he is so satisfied, the Secretary shall make no further payments under such titles. Provides for review of the Secretary's action in such cases by the United States Court of Appeals for the circuit in which the claimant State is located. Title III: General Provisions and Definitions - Defines the terms used in this Act.
Resolution· HRESH.Res. 1180 (94th)passed
United States · United States Congress · 6 May 1976
Provides that upon the adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to move that the House resolve itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 12851) to extend and amend the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended. Directs that after general debate, which shall be confined to the bill and shall continue not to exceed one hour, to be equally divided and controlled by the chairman and ranking minority member of the Committee on Education and Labor, the bill shall be read for amendment under the five-minute rule. States that it shall be in order to consider the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Education and Labor now printed in the bill as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule, and all points of order against said substitute for failure to comply with the provisions of clause 5, rule XXI are hereby waived. Requires the Committee, at the conclusion of such consideration, to rise and report the bill to the House with such amendments as may have been adopted, and that any Member may demand a separate vote in the House on any amendment adopted in the Committee of the Whole to the bill or to the committee amendment in the nature of a substitute. Provides that the previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill and amendments thereto to final passage without intervening motion except one motion to recommit with or without instructions.
Resolution· HRESH.Res. 1179 (94th)passed
United States · United States Congress · 6 May 1976
Provides that upon the adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to move that the House resolve itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 12835) to amend the Vocational Education Act of 1963. Directs that after debate, which shall be confined to the bill and shall continue not to exceed one hour, to be equally divided and controlled by the chairman and ranking minority member of the Committee on Education and Labor, the bill shall be read for amendment under the five-minute rule. States that it shall be in order to consider the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Education and Labor now printed in the bill as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule, said substitute shall be read for amendment by titles instead of by sections, and all points of order against said substitute for failure to comply with the provisions of clause 7, rule XXI and clause 5, rule XXI are hereby waived. Requires the Committee, at the conclusion of such consideration, to rise and report the bill to the House with such amendments as may have been adopted. Provides that any Member may demand a separate vote in the House on any amendment adopted in the Committee of the Whole to the bill or to the committee amendment in the nature of a substitute. Provides that the previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill and amendments thereto to final passage without intervening motion except one motion to recommit with or without instructions.
Bill· HRH.R. 13554 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 5 May 1976
Amends the State and Local Fiscal Assistance Act of 1972 to increase the amount allocable to a State or local government by ten percent if such State or local government funds public education from sources other than the collection of property taxes. Authorizes to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 13572 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 5 May 1976
National Defense Loan Armed Forces Service Act - Authorizes the cancellation of up to 50 percent of the outstanding principal of national defense higher education loans for individuals who were in service in the Armed Forces prior to June 30, 1970.
Bill· HRH.R. 13544 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 4 May 1976
Directs the Commissioner of Education to make grants available to local educational agencies in which the average class size at schools of such agency is greater than 24 students, to assist such agencies in reducing their average class size. States that such funds may only be used for salaries of professional education personnel. Authorizes the appropriation of such sums as may be necessary for fiscal year 1978 and each of the following fiscal years to carry out the provisions of this Act.