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Bill· HRH.R. 12616 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 18 March 1976
Women's Vocational Education Amendments - Authorizes the appropriation of $5,000,000 for fiscal year 1976 to assist vocational education programs, under the Vocational Education Act of 1963, within each State to overcome sex discrimination and stereotyping in all occupations (including homemaking). Requires the President and the Governor of each State to assure that the National Advisory Council of Vocational Education and the State Advisory Councils, respectively: (1) have balanced representation by race, color, sex, and national origin; and (2) include persons familiar with sex stereotyping in education. Authorizes the appropriation of $5,000,000 for each fiscal year to establish an office for women within the vocational education program of each State. Requires each State, in order to be eligible for vocational education grants: (1) to assure equal access to such programs by men and women; and (2) to furnish specified statistical information. Directs the Commissioner of Vocational Education and State boards to give funding priority to programs designed to reduce such sex stereotyping. Authorizes the appropriation of $60,000,000 for the period from July 1, 1976, to September 30, 1977, and $75,000,000 for each fiscal year thereafter for consumer and homemaking education.
Bill· SS. 3166 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 17 March 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. Declares 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. 12593 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 17 March 1976
Financial Aid Abuse Act - Amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to prescribe specified criminal penalties for the misuse or misappropriation by persons connected with federally assisted educational entities of Federal funds, assets, or property. Prescribes criminal penalties for obstructing any lawful investigation under such Act and for knowingly and willfully making or causing to be made false statements for the purpose of securing accreditation as required by such Act. Charges the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare with responsibility of enforcing the provisions of this Act, and grants the Secretary specified enforcement powers. Authorizes the appropriation of such sums as are necessary to carry out the pruposes of this Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 12598 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 17 March 1976
Requires that State plans submitted for the purpose of receiving grants under the libraries and learning resources provisions of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, include assurances that the per pupil amount (previously aggregate amount) to be expended by the State and its local educational agencies, derived from non-Federal sources for authorized programs, will not be less than 95 percent of the amount so expended for the preceding fiscal year. Allows the Commissioner of Education to waive such requirement if: (1) the rate of unemployment in a State or unit of local government exceeds the national unemployment rate by two percent or more; (2) there is a reduction in available tax resources in a State or local unit of government; or (3) a local educational agency serves substantially the same geographic area as any unit of local government which is receiving funds under the New York City Seasonal Financing Act of 1975.
Bill· HRH.R. 12558 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 16 March 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. 12539 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 16 March 1976
Amends the Social Security Act to provide, under Title XX (Grants to States for Services), that no State shall be required to administer individual means tests for provision of education, nutrition, transportation, recreation, socialization, or associated services relating to the use of multipurpose senior centers provided thereunder to individuals aged 60 or over.
Bill· HRH.R. 12521 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 15 March 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. 12500 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 15 March 1976
Removes the time limitations within which educational assistance furnished by the Veterans' Administration must be used. (Amends 38 U.S.C. 1662)
Bill· SS. 3128 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 11 March 1976
Requires that any State plans submitted for the purpose of receiving grants under the libraries and learning resources provisions of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, include assurances that the per pupil amount (previously aggregate amount) to be expended by the State and its local educational agencies, derived from non-Federal sources for authorized programs, will not be less than 95 percent of the amount so expended for the preceding fiscal year. Allows the Commissioner of Education to waive such requirement if: (1) the rate of unemployment in a State or unit of local government exceeds the national unemployment rate by two percent or more; (2) there is a reduction in available tax resources in a State or local unit of government; or (3) a local educational agency serves substantially the same geographic area as any unit of local government which is receiving funds under the New York City Seasonal Financing Act of 1975.
Bill· HRH.R. 12469 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 11 March 1976
Permits veterans receiving veterans' educational assistance benefits while pursuing a program of education recognized by the Veterans' Administration to continue to receive such assistance at the close of the present ten-year delimiting period until whichever of the following first occur: (1) the veteran fails to progress in the program; (2) the veteran fails to pursue the program on the same basis that he was pursuing the program at the close of the ten-year period, for any reason other than a reason beyond his control; (3) the veteran completes the program; or (4) the veteran exhausts the educational assistance to which he is entitled. Makes the provisions of this Act effective on May 31, 1976. (Amends 38 U.S.C. 1662)
Bill· HRH.R. 12417 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 11 March 1976
Directs the Secretary of Transportation, under the Railroad Revitalization and Regulatory Reform Act of 1976, to provide financial assistance in the form of grants to institutions of higher learning to carry out programs relating to rail transportation. Makes eligible for such assistance, programs which involve research into the theoretical and practical problems of rail transportation in the United States or education and training of individuals: (1) for employment in organizations which plan, construct, operate, or manage rail transportation systems; and (2) to conduct research with respect to rail transportation problems. Gives preference to those institutions which undertake such research, education and training by bringing together various technical disciplines and social managerial sciences which relate to rail transportation problems. Sets forth the requirements for applications by institutions for such assistance. Requires institutions receiving financial assistance under this Act to maintain such records as the Secretary prescribes. Grants the Secretary or Comptroller General of the United States access to such records. Authorizes appropriations of 2,000,000 for fiscal year 1977; $5,000,000 for fiscal year 1979; $10,000,000 for fiscal year 1979; $5,000,000 for fiscal year 1980; and $2,000,000 for fiscal year 1981 to carry out the purposes of this Act. Makes technical amendments in the Railroad Revitalization and Regulatory Reform Act of 1976 to carry out the purposes of this Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 12385 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 9 March 1976
Increases the adjusted family income level necessary for eligibility for Federal interest subsidy payment loans to students under the Higher Education Act of 1965, from $15,000 annually to $30,000 annually. Declares that the purpose of the work-study programs under such Act is to assist students in financial need (previously in great financial need). Increases the authorization for appropriations to carry out such work-study programs. Decreases the Federal share of the compensation of students employed in such programs.
Bill· HRH.R. 12382 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 9 March 1976
Amends the Education Amendments of 1972 to exempt Boys State, Boys Nation, Girls State, and Girls Nation conferences, from the sex discrimination provisions of such Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 12378 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 9 March 1976
Removes the time limitations within which educational assistance furnished by the Veterans' Administration must be used. (Amends 38 U.S.C. 1662)
Bill· HRH.R. 12345 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 4 March 1976
Amends the National School Lunch Act to require the compliance with the Buy American Act for the purchases of food by States and schools for use in the school lunch program.
Bill· HRH.R. 12321 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 4 March 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. 12327 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 4 March 1976
Prohibits the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare from furnishing, directly or indirectly, funds to pay for or encourage abortions, except where such abortions are necessary to save the life of a mother.
Bill· HRH.R. 12322 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 4 March 1976
Amends the National Sea Grant College and Program Act of 1966 to authorize appropriations for such Act through September 30, 1979. Authorizes the expenditure of $40,000,000 for fiscal year 1977, $45,000,000 for fiscal year 1978, and $50,000,000 for fiscal year 1979. Provides that provisions of the Act prohibiting the use of funds for the purchase or rental of any land or the rental, purchase, construction, or repair of buildings, docks, or vessels shall not apply to the payment for the services of research vessels and other ocean facilities directly supporting specific sea grant sponsored activities. Redefines "marine environment" to include the seabed and subsoil of submarine areas beyond the Continental Shelf and the natural resources thereof. Authorizes the Secretary of Commerce to encourage the advancement of other nations relating to the exploration, conservation, and management of marine resources. Gives the Secretary authority to support the funding of education and training of foreign nationals through sea-grant institutions. Authorizes the appropriation of $3,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 1977 through 1979 to carry out such functions. Authorizes the Secretary to enter into contracts with, or grants to, eligible institutions to assist the Secretary in carrying out programs relating to the development, management, and protection of the marine environment.
Bill· HRH.R. 12306 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 4 March 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· HRH.R. 12308 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 4 March 1976
Extends from ten to 15 years the delimiting period for completing veterans' education programs. (Amends 38 U.S.C. 1662)
Bill· HRH.R. 12304 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 4 March 1976
Includes children of parents employed on Federal property, who attend school in a State contiguous to the State in which such property is located, in the determination of Federal aid entitlement of the local educational agency having jurisdiction over such school.
Bill· HRH.R. 12266 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 3 March 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. 12268 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 3 March 1976
Declares that the purpose of this Act is to encourage colleges and universities to develop programs that give their students an opportunity to gain an appreciation of international problems and ideas by providing financial assistance for students participating in such programs. Directs the Secretary of State to provide funds to institutions of higher education for stipends to students participating in international internships for travel expenses and additional stipends for such students for living expenses if such student demonstrates financial need. Directs that an institution may grant any such stipend to a student who: (1) is pursuing a course of full-time study at the junior or senior level of undergraduate school, or is a graduate student; (2) possesses academic excellence and knowledge of a foreign language; (3) has been placed in an international internship relevant to the student's course of study; (4) has agreed to participate in such internship for not less than three months and not more than one year; and (5) has been fully insured by the institution against expenses incurred by illness or accident during such internship. Sets forth the basis on which sums appropriated for such grants shall be allotted to the States. Authorizes security investigations of students receiving stipends under this Act where such investigation is a precondition to service with the international organization supervising such student. Requires the Secretary to submit annual reports to Congress of the activities carried out and expenditures made in furtherance of the purposes of this Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 12237 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 2 March 1976
Directs the Secretary of the Interior to enter into contracts to provide money to meet the general operating costs of public elementary and secondary schools which are located on or near Indian reservations and which are educating Indian children. Prohibits the Secretary from imposing an eligibility requirement that a number of Indian children in excess of 15 percent of the total enrollment must be enrolled in such school. States that the amount of money provided shall be equal to the amount needed by such school to provide education of good quality, taking into account the special costs associated with educating Indian children. Authorizes appropriations of sums necessary to carry out this Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 12211 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 2 March 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. 12185 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 1 March 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. 12181 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 1 March 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. 12196 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 1 March 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. 12128 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 26 February 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. 12127 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 26 February 1976
Includes children of parents employed on Federal property, who attend school in a State contiguous to the State in which such property is located, in the determination of Federal aid entitlement of the local educational agency having jurisdiction over such school.
Bill· HRH.R. 12124 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 26 February 1976
Adds to the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 "Title X - Emergency Education Revenue Act." Authorizes the appropriation of such sums as may be necessary to carry out this Act in fiscal years 1976 and 1977. Authorizes the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare to make grants to a local education agency which demonstrates that: (1) for bona fide budgetary reasons it has been forced to reduce the expenditure of funds for essential elementary and secondary education services, making it impossible to maintain such services at a quality level; and (2) that it or the local government unit responsible for providing its revenues has made bona fide efforts to raise the revenue necessary to support essential elementary and secondary educational services and maintain quality education. Makes financial assistance under this Act available for essential elementary and secondary educational services, programs, and projects of the local education agency which has been funded by such agency previously and which the Secretary determines are essential for providing quality elementary and secondary educational services. Requires any local educational agency desiring to receive assistance under this Act to submit to the Secretary an application in such form and containing such information as the Secretary shall require by regulation. Permits the Secretary to approve such application only if assurances are given that the State shall not reduce the amount of State aid with respect to the provision of free public education in any school district of any local education agency because of assistance given under this Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 12097 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 25 February 1976
Declares it to be a finding of Congress, under the National Sea Grant College and Program Act of 1966, that it is in the national interest to encourage the cooperation among and joint participation by local and State agencies of government, industries, and educational institutions in the development of coastal and marine resources. Sets the amount of authorized appropriations for fiscal year 1976 and each subsequent fiscal year under the Act, at not to exceed $50,000,000. Directs the Secretary of Commerce, pursuant to the Act, to initiate and support at sea grant colleges and other facilities, research programs in fields relating to the development of coastal and marine resources. Authorizes the expenditure of funds appropriated under the Act for the payment of day-rate charges for research vessel services directly supporting sea grant programs authorized by the Secretary.
Bill· HRH.R. 12108 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 25 February 1976
Amends the National Sea Grant College and Program Act of 1966 to authorize appropriations for such Act through September 30, 1979. Authorizes the expenditure of $40,000,000 for fiscal year 1977, $45,000,000 for fiscal year 1978, and $50,000,000 for fiscal year 1979. Provides that provisions of the Act prohibiting the use of funds for the purchase or rental of any land or the rental, purchase, construction, or repair of buildings, docks, or vessels shall not apply to the payment for the services of research vessels and other ocean facilities directly supporting specific sea grant sponsored activities. Redefines "marine environment" to include the seabed and subsoil of submarine areas beyond the Continental Shelf and the natural resources thereof. Authorizes the Secretary of Commerce to encourage the advancement of other nations relating to the exploration, conservation, and management of marine resources. Gives the Secretary authority to support the funding of education and training of foreign nationals through sea-grant institutions. Authorizes the appropriation of $3,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 1977 through 1979 to carry out such functions. Authorizes the Secretary to enter into contracts with, or grants to, eligible institutions to assist the Secretary in carrying out programs relating to the development, management, and protection of the marine environment.
Bill· HRH.R. 12088 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 25 February 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. 12072 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 25 February 1976
Amends the Education Amendments of 1972 to exempt Boys State, Boys Nation, Girls State, and Girls Nation conferences, from the sex discrimination provisions of such Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 12029 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 23 February 1976
Elementary and Secondary Career Education Act - States that the purpose of this Act is to increase the emphasis elementary and secondary schools, both private and public, place on job awareness, exploration, decision-making, and planning. Authorizes the appropriation of specified sums for fiscal years 1976-1980, subject to restrictions, to carry out the provisions of this Act. Allocates funds to each State in the proportion that each State's population, aged five to seventeen, bears to the total population of all the States, aged five to seventeen. Provides that States must apply to the Commissioner of Education for funds, giving stipulated assurances relating to the use and management of such funds. Lists specific activities to which grants may be allocated. Makes provisions for a greater proportion of funds to go to agencies responsible for low-income, sparsely populated, or non-English speaking areas. Restricts control of funds provided under this Act, and title to materials, equipment, and property acquired therewith, to a public agency. Prohibits such funds from being commingled with State or local funds. Outlines procedures for payment of funds to the States, and the uses, varying with each fiscal year, to which the funds may be put. Directs the Commissioner, consistent with the terms of this Act, to make whatever provisions may be necessary to insure participation on an equitable basis of children enrolled in private elementary and secondary schools. Requires the Office of Career Education to be the administrative agency for the review of State plans, applications, and reports and to provide technical assistance in their improvement whenever necessary. Instructs the National Institution of Education to continue its complementary efforts in career education and stipulates that the Office of Education shall cooperate with the Institute in identifying research and development priorities and in disseminating Institute findings. Directs the National Advisory Council on Career Education to perform its authorized functions in connection with this Act and to submit an annual report evaluating the effectiveness of programs operated in the preceding fiscal year. Mandates that States receiving funds submit annual reports, including an analysis of the extent to which objectives have been fulfilled and an analysis of both successful and unsuccessful programs. Provides that the Commissioner analyze each State's report and furnish within three months of submission an analysis of the report and recommendations for improvement in the operation and administration of programs. Requires the Commissioner to conduct a comprehensive review of programs funded under this Act and to submit a report to the Committee on Education and Labor of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Labor and Public Welfare of the Senate no later than September 30, 1980.
Bill· HRH.R. 12038 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 23 February 1976
Removes the time limitations within which educational assistance furnished by the Veterans' Administration must be used. (Amends 38 U.S.C. 1662)
Bill· SS. 3002 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 19 February 1976
Maritime Education and Training Act - Provides, under the Merchant Marine Act, that the Secretary of Commerce shall meet prior to the beginning of each fiscal year with representatives of maritime training institutions for the purpose of estimating the projected enrollment at all such institutions during such fiscal year, and the next three fiscal years. Requires the submission of a report to the Congress on the estimation of such enrollments. Requires the apportionment of funds among colleges and academies training individuals for licensing in the maritime service. Directs the Secretary to submit to the Congress recommendations on the providing of the students of such institutions with access to the resources and programs of the National Maritime Research Center. Directs the compilation of a national roster of all individuals who have not yet reached the age of 65 years and who are or were licensed as officers in the United States Merchant Marine.
Resolution· SCONRESS.Con.Res. 95 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 19 February 1976
Designates March 1 through 7 as "National Physical Education and Sports Week".
Bill· HRH.R. 11973 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 19 February 1976
Removes the time limitations within which educational assistance furnished by the Veterans' Administration must be used. (Amends 38 U.S.C. 1662)
Bill· HRH.R. 11991 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 19 February 1976
Adds to the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 "Title X-Emergency Education Revenue Act". Authorizes the appropriation of such sums as may be necessary to carry out this Act in fiscal years 1976 and 1977. Authorizes the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare to make grants to a local education agency which demonstrates that: (1) for bona fide budgetary reasons it has been forced to reduce the expenditure of funds for essential elementary and secondary education services, making it impossible to maintain such services at a quality level; and (2) that it or the local government unit responsible for providing its revenues has made bona fide efforts to raise the revenue necessary to support essential elementary and secondary educational services and maintain quality education. Makes financial assistance under this Act available for essential elementary and secondary educational services, programs, and projects of the local education agency which had been funded by such agency previously and which the Secretary determines are essential for providing quality elementary and secondary educational services. Requires any local education agency desiring to receive assistance under this Act to submit to the Secretary an application in such form and containing such information as the Secretary shall require by regulation. Permits the Secretary to approve such application only if assurances are given that the State shall not reduce the amount of State aid with respect to the provision of free public education in any school district of any local education agency because of assistance given under this Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 11984 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 19 February 1976
Congressional Bicentennial Scholarship Act - Stipulates that each member of the Senate and House of Representatives may appoint five citizens from the State or district such member represents. States that no more than three of the five citizens appointed may be of the same political party. Declares that such appointees shall serve without pay as a Congressional Bicentennial Scholarship Board for that State or district. Authorizes such Board to award one Congressional Bicentennial Scholarship in 1976 to an individual who: (1) is an undergraduate attending or admitted to any institution of higher education which awards a degree of bachelor of arts or bachelor of science; (2) has achieved academic excellence; (3) has indicated serious intent to pursue an approved major source of study; and (4) has indicated a serious intent to serve with the government at the Federal, State or local level for at least one year after graduation. Directs the Commissioner of Education to establish and make available to each Board guidelines for selection of such individual. Declares that the scholarship will be awarded for the period of full-time study necessary for the completion of the individual's bachelor degree, but in no case more than four academic years. Entitles such recipient to a stipend in an amount determined by the Board, but not to exceed, for any academic year, the cost of tuition, fees, books, room and board. Requires each Board to notify the Secretary of the Treasury of the name of the recipient, the institution which such student attends or will attend, and the amount of the stipend. Stipulates that each Board shall approve the stipend's renewal annually with specified exceptions. Directs the Secretary to pay the amount specified by such Boards to the designated institution of higher education on behalf of the scholarship recipient.
Bill· SS. 2995 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 18 February 1976
Permits children who are eligible for educational assistance under programs of the Veterans' Administration to pursue a program of education exclusively by correspondence. (Amends 38 U.S.C. 1734(b)).
Bill· HRH.R. 11939 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 18 February 1976
Higher Education Amendments - Extends the authorization for appropriations in the amount of $110,000,000 to carry out the provisions of the Higher Education Act of 1965. Removes specified limitations for grants under such act to developing institutions on Indian reservations or if such grant will increase higher education for Spanish speaking people. Increases the membership of the Advisory Council on Developing Institutions from nine to 12. Includes as a purpose of the student assistance programs under such Act, the providing of educational opportunity grants to students who would otherwise be unable to obtain the benefits of a postsecondary education. Extends basic educational opportunity grants under such Act through fiscal year 1979. Provides that the amount of the basic grant shall not exceed 50 percent of the difference between the cost of attendance at an eligible educational institution and the expected family contribution with respect to that student. Authorizes the Commissioner of Education to prescribe, by regulation, an average cost of attendance at such institution in lieu of the actual cost if such regulation will assist in the administration of such programs. Includes social security benefits as a criteria for determining the expected family contribution. Repeals the supply education opportunity grants program under such Act. Authorizes appropriations of $44,000,000 annually through fiscal year 1979 for payments to States for educational grants to students. Provides that no student shall be excluded from eligibility for State grants solely by the reason of the public or nonprofit private character of the institution of higher education attended. Authorizes appropriations of $60,331,000 annually through fiscal year 1979 for special programs for disadvantaged students under such Act. States that such programs shall include projects to identify qualified youths and to assist such youths: (1) in reentering or completing secondary school or the equivalent; (2) in preparing to enter postsecondary study; (3) in deciding on a postsecondary program and gaining admission to such program; and (4) obtaining financial assistance to pursue such a program. Repeals provisions under such Act relating to Assistance to Institutions of Higher Education. Extends appropriations for guaranteed student loan programs under such Act through fiscal year 1979. Extends the Federal insurance on such loans to September 30, 1983. Authorizes the Commissioner to increase the loan limitation to $25,000 for students engaged in specialized training which requires exceptionally high costs of education. Authorizes the Secretary to extend repayment of loans exceeding $10,000 for more than ten years. Provides for repayments in variable installments for such loans. Directs the Commissioner to make any necessary determinations (except for good standing) for Federal interest subsidy payment loans to students attending eligible institutions outside the United States. Directs the State to make such determinations for State student loans. Permits the compounding of interest on student loans. Increases the maximum annual interest rate on such loans from seven percent to eight percent. Allows the Commissioner to enter into guaranty agreements with State loan programs to reimburse such agencies for loss of accrued interest on the loan in case of default. Increases the maximum insurance premiums the Commissioner may charge for insurance on quaranteed student loans from one-fourth of one percent to one percent. Allows the Commissioner to delegate specified functions to the regional offices of the Office of Education including: (1) review applications for loan insurance and issuing contracts for Federal loan insurance; and (2) receiving and approving claims for payments on student loans in default. Increases the special allowance paid by the Commissioner to holders of loans under the Emergency Insured Student Loan Act of 1969 from three to four percent per annum on any loan made prior to 180 days after enactment of this Act. Extends the Emergency Insured Student Loan Act until October 1, 1979. Authorizes appropriations of $250,000,000 annually through fiscal year 1979 for work-study programs under the Higher Education Act. Directs that one-third of such appropriations be directed at programs for children of families at the poverty level as determined under this Act. Authorizes the Commissioner to reallocate amounts to States provided under such Act if the amount exceeds that which is required for work-study programs at institutions of higher education. Includes as being eligible for grants under such programs, persons who are beyond the age of compulsory school attendance and have the ability to benefit from such programs. Provides that the Federal share of the compensation to students in work-study programs shall not exceed 80 percent for fiscal year 1976, 70 percent for fiscal year 1977, 60 percent for fiscal year 1978, and 50 percent for fiscal year 1979. Allows the Commissioner to increase such percentage if required to further the purposes of such programs. Authorizes appropriations of $8,000,000 annually through fiscal year 1979 for cooperative education programs under such Act. Requires, under the National Direct Student Loan Program, institutions which were granted funds under such program to maintain the fund established under such program for the purpose of making loans to needy students. Requires that any proceeds from the sale of student loans made out of such fund be deposited into the student loan fund. Exempts student loans from specified provisions of such Act. Increases the interest rates on such loans to eight percent. Provides that the liability to repay any student loans shall be cancelled upon the death or permanent and total disability of the borrower. Provides that any student loan fund established under such Act may continue in existence, under the control of the institution of higher education at which such fund was established. Provides for a capital distribution of such fund if the liquid assets of the fund exceed the amount required for loans or the fund is no longer being used solely for the purposes set forth in such Act. Specifies how such fund shall be distributed. Requires as a criteria of eligibility for institutions under such Act, that such institution: (1) permit the Commissioner to have access to the financial, attendance, admission, and other records maintained by the institution; (2) comply with standards of financial responsibility and institutional capability for administration of such student financial aid programs prescribed by the Commissioner; and (3) comply with regulations concerning the maintenance of specified records. Authorizes the Commissioner to establish regulations regarding eligibility, termination, and participation in programs under such Act. Directs the Commissioner to publish a list of State agencies which are determined to be reliable authority as to the quality of public postsecondary vocational education or training to determine eligibility for such programs. Includes in the definition of "institution of higher learning" under such Act institutions which admit students beyond the age of compulsory school attendance who have an ability to benefit from the training offered by such institution. Directs the National Advisory Committee on Institutional Eligibility to advise the Commissioner regarding standards to qualify institutions or programs in such category to participate in programs under such Act. Authorizes the Commissioner to prescribe, by regulations, coordinated procedures to reduce paperwork, and exchange information with agencies, institutions, and other organizations participating in student assistance programs to coordinate the administration of such programs. Includes as a purpose of the education development programs under such Act the providing of in-service training to currently qualified or tenured teachers to meet new and emerging problems in education and providing additional skills to assist administrative personnel in carrying out such programs. Authorizes appropriations of $37,500,000 annually through fiscal year 1979 for provisions relating to the attracting and qualifying of teachers to work in low-income areas under such Act. Repeals provisions of such Act relating to: (1) fellowships for teachers and related educational personnel; and (2) training programs for educational personnel in higher education, vocational education, and other than higher education institutions. Includes as a purpose of the Teacher Corps programs under such Act the training of educational personnel other than teachers and teachers' aides in elementary and secondary schools. Directs the Commissioner to promulgate regulations setting forth criteria for the funding of demonstration projects under such program. States that the fund for higher education academic facilities loans and loan insurance established under such Act shall be available to the Commissioner for the purpose of meeting obligations with respect to loans and loan commitments for the construction of academic facilities made or entered into prior to July 1, 1975. Authorizes the Commissioner to award fellowships under such Act to enable veterans to resume study under college teacher fellowships interrupted by service in the Armed Forces. Repeals provisions regarding graduate school programs under such Act which relate to grants to institutions of higer education, public service fellowships and general assistance to graduate schools. Establishes a National Advisory Committee on Institutional Eligibility in the Office of Education to advise and make recommendations to the Commissioner with respect to all matters pertaining to institutional and program eligibility. Requires such Committee to make an annual report to Congress with a summary of the Committee's activities, findings, and recommendations. Repeals the following titles of the Higher Education Act of 1965: (1) Community Service Program Grants; (2) Library Assistance; (3) Financial Assistance for the Improvement of Undergraduate Instruction; (4) Education for the Public Service; (5) Law School Clinical Experience Programs; and (6) General Provisions. Authorizes appropriations of $8,640,000 annually through fiscal year 1979 for language development programs under the National Defense Education Act of 1958. Repeals the International Education Act of 1966. Authorizes appropriations under the General Education Provisions Act of $17,500,000 annually through fiscal year 1979. Makes available to the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare, one-half of one percent of the amount appropriated for programs under such Act or $25,000,000 whichever is less for carrying out planning and evaluation activities described under such Act. States that such amount shall be used for the evaluation of programs under specified Acts relating to education.
Bill· HRH.R. 11924 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 17 February 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. 11813 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 10 February 1976
Amends the Social Security Act to provide, under title XX (Grants to States for Services) that no State shall be required to administer individual means tests for provision of education, nutrition, transportation, recreation, socialization, or associated services provided thereunder to individuals aged 60 or over.
Bill· HRH.R. 11842 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 10 February 1976
School Safety Act - Amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to furnish financial assistance to aid local educational agencies in providing security for children, employees, and facilities in elementary and secondary schools by reducing and preventing crimes against them and to assure that crimes committed in schools are reported to local law enforcement agencies. Authorizes the appropriation of such sums as are necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act. Permits a local educational agency to receive a grant under this Act only upon the determination of the Commissioner of Education that the local agency has adopted and is implementing, or will implement with financial assistance received pursuant to these provisions, a plan to reduce crime and increase the safety and security of the students, employees, and facilities of the schools. Sets forth specified measures to be covered by such plans, including: (1) the acquisition of additional staff members; (2) planning and evaluation activities; and (3) minor alterations of school plants and facilities.
Bill· HRH.R. 11831 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 10 February 1976
Mobile Teachers' Retirement Assistance Act - Expresses the findings of Congress that the transfer of teachers between the school systems in one State and those in another is impeded by the possibility of forfeiture of retirement benefits, and that the resulting immobility hinders the growth of new communities. Sets forth the terms and definitions of this Act. Specifies the requirements which a State retirement system must meet to receive Federal financial benefits under this Act. Provides that the Federal contribution to each qualified State system for each retiring teacher's out-of-State service shall be 50 percent of the total cost, as determined by the retirement system at such teacher's age on date of retirement. Contributes to the State retirement system an additional two percent of the Federal amount under this Act for the costs of administration. Authorizes appropriations for fiscal year 1975 and each succeeding year of amounts necessary to effectuate this Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 11832 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 10 February 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. 11822 (94th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 10 February 1976
Removes the time limitations within which educational assistance furnished by the Veterans' Administration must be used. (Amends 38 U.S.C. 1662)