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United States · United States Congress · 25 January 1979
Public Safety Officers Memorial Scholarship Act - Authorizes the Commissioner of Education to award undergraduate scholarships to dependent children of public safety officers, including fire fighters, killed in the course of their official duties. Establishes guidelines for such scholarship awards.
United States · United States Congress · 25 January 1979
Relieves any local government unit or specified libraries in Pennsylvania from liability for erroneous U.S. contributions for disaster relief activities.
United States · United States Congress · 24 January 1979
Department of Education Organization Act of 1979 - Title I: General Provisions - Declares the purposes of this Act to be to: (1) insure that education receives the appropriate emphasis at the Federal levels; (2) coordinate Federal educational programs; (3) supplement and complement the educational efforts of State, local, and tribal governments, as well as the private sector; and (4) protect the rights of State, local, and tribal governments, and public and non-public educational institutions in the areas of educational policies, administration of programs, and selection of curriculums and program content. Title II: Establishment of Department - Establishes an executive department to be known as the Department of Education to be headed by a Secretary of Education. Establishes, within such Department, offices of Assistant Secretary for: (1) Special Education and Rehabilitative Services; (2) Postsecondary Education; (3) Elementary and Secondary Education; (4) Occupational, Adult, and Community Education; and (5) Educational Research and Development. Establishes within such Department: (1) a Director of the Office of Civil Rights; (2) two additional Assistant Secretaries; (3) an Inspector General; (4) a General Counsel; and (5) an Administrator of Education for Overseas Dependents. Includes, within the functions of such Department, the administration of programs relating to: (1) elementary, secondary, and postsecondary education; (2) occupational, adult, and community education; (3) grants; (4) special education and rehabilitative services; (5) schools for overseas dependents of the Department of Defense; (6) enforcement of civil rights; (7) educational research; (8) intergovernmental policies; (9) public information; and (10) congressional relations. Establishes, within such Department, Offices of: (1) Civil Rights; (2) Elementary and Secondary Education; (3) Postsecondary Education; (4) Occupational, Adult, and Community Education; (5) Special Education and Rehabilitative Services; (6) Education for Overseas Dependents; (7) Educational Research and Improvement; (8) Inspector General; and (9) General Counsel. Establishes within such Department an Intergovernmental Advisory Council on Education to assure the effective coordination of Federal programs. Establishes a Federal Interagency Committee on Education to assist the Secretary in coordinating the procedures and actions of the Department with other Federal agencies. Title III: Transfers of Agencies and Functions - Transfers to the Department from the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare (HEW): (1) the Education Division of HEW, including the National Institute of Education; (2) the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Education, including the National Center for Education Statistics; (3) the Institute of Museum Services; (4) any advisory committees primarily concerned with education; and (5) the Office of Information and Resources for Handicapped Individuals; (6) the Rehabilitation Services Administration, except the part of such Administration that administers the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act; (7) the National Institute of Handicapped Research; (8) the Interagency Committee on Handicapped Research; (9) the Helen Keller National Center for Deaf-Blind Youth and Adults; and (10) the National Council on the Handicapped. Transfers from HEW to the Department of Education educational functions regarding: (1) the General Education Provisions Act; (2) the Emergency School Aid Act; (3) the Higher Education Act of 1965; (4) the Emergency Insured Student Loan Act of 1969; (5) the Act of August 30, 1898; (6) title II of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965; (7) certain provisions of the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Education Act; (8) the International Education Act of 1966; (9) the National Defense Education Act of 1958; (10) the Education of the Handicapped Act; (11) the National Commission on Libraries and Information Science Act; (12) the Vocational Education Act of 1963; (13) the Career Education Incentive Act; (14) the Office of Civil Rights; (15) the budgetary oversight of certain educational institutions; (16) certain loans and scholarships for students in the medical and health services under the Public Health Service Act; (17) certain provisions under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; (18) the National Institute of Education and the Institute of Museum Services; (19) Gallaudet College, Howard University, the American Printing House for the Blind, and the National Technical Institute for the Deaf; and (20) telecommunications grants under the Communications Act of 1934. Transfers to the Department of Education from the Departments of: (1) Defense, the administration and operation of overseas dependents schools; (2) Justice, the student loan and grant programs known as the Law Enforcement and Education Program and the Law Enforcement Intern Program; and (3) Housing and Urban Development, the administration of college housing loans. Transfers to the Department of Education: (1) specified functions of the National Science Foundation; and (2) the Advisory Council on Educational Statistics. Title IV: Administrative Provisions - Authorizes the Secretary to appoint and fix the salaries for the Department's employees in accordance with the civil service laws. Allows certain higher level appointments to be made by the Secretary without Civil Service Commission approval if the individual so appointed is transferred to the Department in connection with a transfer of functions under this Act. Stipulates that Congress shall authorize the annual number of personnel for the Department of Education. Establishes guidelines for computing such personnel authorization. Grants rulemaking authority to the Secretary. Requires such rules to be in accordance with the Administrative Procedures Act and specified provisions of the General Education Provisions Act. Authorizes the Secretary to (1) employ experts and consultants; (2) enter into contracts with public agencies and private persons and organizations; (3) provide technical advice to participants or potential participants in Departmental programs; (4) maintain, alter, or discontinue field offices; (5) acquire and maintain schools, laboratories, and related facilities; (6) provide and maintain various facilities for employees and their dependents at remote locations; (7) utilize, with their consent, Federal, State, tribal, or foreign facilities; (8) acquire necessary copyrights and patents; (9) accept and utilize gifts and requests of real and personal property; (10) establish a working capital fund for administrative expenses; and (11) transfer funds within the Department. Directs the Secretary to submit an annual report to the Congress concerning the Department's activities. Stipulates that such report include: (1) a statement of goals and priorities; (2) an assessment of progress; (3) an analysis of data concerning changing trends in education and areas of particular educational concern; (4) five-year budget projections; and (5) recommendations made by the Federal Interagency Committee on Education. Requires that public hearings be held as part of the preparation of such report. Directs that the Secretary of Health and Human Services, the Secretary of the Interior, and the Director of the Office of Management and Budget jointly conduct a study of the administration of Federal Indian education programs, and that such study be submitted to the Congress and the President within six months of enactment of this Act. Stipulates that such study contain; (1) an analysis of problems and recommendations for improvements; and (2) recommendations concerning the proper organizational structure for Indian education programs within the Federal Government. Provides that, except where inconsistent with provisions of this Act, the General Education Provisions Act shall apply to functions transferred by this Act. Title V: Transitional, Savings, and Conforming Provisions - Redesignates the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare as the Department of Health and Human Services, and the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare as the Secretary of Health and Human Services. Title VI: Effective Date and Interim Appointment - Directs that this Act shall take effect 180 days after the Secretary of Education takes office, or earlier if the President so decides. Authorizes the President to make initial interim appointments to the Department of Education under specified conditions.
United States · United States Congress · 24 January 1979
Allows the children of parents employed on Federal property who attend school in a State contiguous to the State in which such property is located to be counted in determining the aid entitlement of the local educational agency having jurisdiction over such school.
United States · United States Congress · 24 January 1979
Older Americans Education and Employment Act - Title I: Reduced Education Costs for Older Americans - Permits any institution of higher education to submit to the Commissioner of Education a plan for the reduction of education costs for older persons (aged 60 or over). Limits such reduction to 50 percent of the normal cost of study at such institution. Requires the Commissioner to determine whether or not to approve such plan. Prohibits any plan from being approved unless the institution agrees to: (1) transmit reports to the Commissioner; (2) keep sufficient records; (3) make assurances of effective fiscal control; and (4) comply with rules set forth by the Commissioner. Makes any older person eligible to receive reduced tuition rates at any qualified institution. Allows any higher education institution whose plan is approved to receive reimbursement for the reduced tuition rates. Title II: Employment Opportunities for Older Americans - Directs the Secretary of Labor to establish a system for the collection of data for vacancies in jobs for older persons, and such other factors as the Secretary considers appropriate to identify employment opportunities for older persons. Requires the Secretary to establish a computerized job data bank for older persons.
United States · United States Congress · 24 January 1979
Authorizes and directs the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare to make grants to State and local communities to pay the full costs of eye examinations provided under a program carried out under the auspices of private nonprofit or public agencies to detect glaucoma, for residents who are at least 65 years of age.
United States · United States Congress · 24 January 1979
Higher Education Funding Act of 1977 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow an income tax deduction for contributions to a qualified higher education fund established by the taxpayer to fund the higher education of his dependents. Limits the amount of the deduction to the lesser of: (1) $750 times the number of qualified beneficiaries; (2) 15 percent of the taxpayer's adjusted gross income; or (3) $7,500. Provides that a qualified education fund must be established by the taxpayer pursuant to a written plan: (1) which is designed to defray the cost of room, board, and tuition of one or more eligible beneficiaries at an institution of higher education; (2) which provides that no distribution shall be made by the fund (except upon termination) other than to, or on behalf of, eligible beneficiaries; (3) which provides that upon termination of the fund all assets of the fund shall be distributed to the taxpayer or to his estate; (4) which prohibits contributions to the fund in excess of amounts deductible; and (5) under which the taxpayer includes in gross income certain amounts attributable to the fund upon termination of such fund.
United States · United States Congress · 24 January 1979
Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow taxpayers an income tax credit for their higher education and vocational school expenses. Allows a credit for 100 percent of such expenses which do not exceed $200, 25 percent of expenses between $200 and $500, and five percent of expenses between $500 and $1,500. Reduces the amount of such credit by one percent of the amount by which the taxpayer's adjusted gross income exceeds $22,500. Defines "higher education expenses" as tuition, fees, books, supplies, and equipment required for coursework above the twelfth grade level. Excludes expenses for meals, lodging, or similar personal expenses.
United States · United States Congress · 24 January 1979
Amends the Social Security Act to set forth standards relating to the rights of patients to be met by intermediate care facilities participating in programs under title XVIII (Medicare) and title XIX (Medicaid) of such Act. States that the statement of rights required to be adopted by such facilities shall include guarantees: (1) that the Patient's civil and religious liberties will not be infringed; (2) that the patient has the right to private communications with his physician, attorney, or any other person; and (3) that the patient has the right to have privacy in treatment and in caring for personal needs and confidentiality in the treatment of personnel and medical records.
United States · United States Congress · 24 January 1979
Tuition Advance Fund Act - Amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 and the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to establish a system of undergraduate tuition advances to be repaid as an income tax. Establishes a trust fund in the United States Treasury for such tuition advance program.
United States · United States Congress · 24 January 1979
Guaranteed Post-Secondary Education for Americans Act - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow an income tax credit for the education expenses of any individual at an institution of post-secondary education. Allows a credit for 80 percent of expenses under $500, 60 percent of expenses between $500 and $1,000, and 40 percent of expenses between $500 and $2,250. Requires an annual cost of living adjustment to these expense limits. Limits the credit to the expenses of one student during the taxable year.
United States · United States Congress · 22 January 1979
Prohibits the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare from taking any action under the Wholesome Meat Act, the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, or any other law to prohibit the sale, distribution, or use of nitrites as a food preservative solely on the basis of any carcinogenic effect in humans that nitrites may be represented to have, unless validated evidence is made available to the Secretaries which proves beyond a reasonable doubt that nitrites as a food preservative have a significant carcinogenic effect on humans. States that such prohibition shall not apply if the Secretaries determine, and publish in the Federal Register, that a food preservative is commercially available: (1) which may be used in the place of nitrites; (2) which is effective in the protection of public health from botulism and other forms of food poisoning; and (3) the use of which is economically feasible for meat processors and the consumer. Requires the Secretaries to conduct or support, by grant or contract, research and development activities for a food preservative alternative to nitrites.
United States · United States Congress · 22 January 1979
Increases the rate of the Federal matching contribution to the Post-Vietnam Era Veterans' Education Account from $2 for each $1 contributed by the participant to $3 for each $1 contributed.
United States · United States Congress · 22 January 1979
Directs that two percent of all income taxes collected within a State or territory on individual incomes under Federal statutes be transferred as revenue to such State or territory to be utilized for educational purposes, free of any Federal control.
United States · United States Congress · 22 January 1979
Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a taxpayer an income tax credit for tuition paid to an institution of higher education for the education of the taxpayer, his spouse, or dependents. Limits such credit to $300 per student for each taxable year. Allows an income tax credit for charitable contributions to institutions of higher education. Limits such credit to 20 percent of the taxpayer's total tax liability or $500, whichever is less (five percent or $5,000 in the case of corporations, whichever is less). Stipulates that amounts taken into account in computing the credit may not also be taken as a charitable deduction.
United States · United States Congress · 18 January 1979
Amends the Education of the Handicapped Act to authorize the Commissioner of Education to make grants to State educational agencies for the development and operation of tutorial and instructional programs, at the State and local level, for homebound handicapped children. Requires a local educational agency, acting in cooperation with an institution of higher education, to submit a program proposal to the State educational agency. Stipulates that such proposal shall contain assurances that (1) special consideration will be given to handicapped veterans and handicapped students in selecting tutors for such program; (2) the academic progress of participating students will not suffer; (3) compensation will be fixed by the local agency and cooperating educational institution within limits; (4) the Federal funds will be used to equip the handicapped child for assimilation by society; and (5) the Federal funds will be used to supplement and not supplant State, local, or private funds. Directs the Commissioner to make grants based on the merits of the proposals submitted to him. Requires such proposals to contain: (1) all data submitted by the local agencies as is necessary to support the finding request of such State; (2) the procedures that will be used by such State to evaluate the programs supported by Federal funds; and (3) detailed plans for the identification and locating of homebound handicapped children. Stipulates that not more than ten percent of the Federal funds awarded to a State can be used for program administration expenses of the State or local agencies. Authorizes the appropriation of such sums as are necessary for fiscal year 1980 through 1982 to carry out this Act. Specifies that all sums shall be granted at the discretion of the Commissioner. Directs the Commissioner to set aside 25 percent of the total amount appropriated and to allocate such amount to each State according to a stated formula. Prohibits the Commissioner from disapproving a State's application unless an offer of technical assistance is first made to such State to help bring that State's application up to passable standards.
United States · United States Congress · 18 January 1979
Amends title III of the Public Health Service Act (General Powers and Duties of Public Health Service) to authorize the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare to establish a program to provide epileptics with medicine for the treatment of epilepsy.
United States · United States Congress · 18 January 1979
Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow an income tax deduction for the expenses paid for the higher education of the taxpayer or a dependent, not exceeding $1,000 for each student.
United States · United States Congress · 18 January 1979
Repeals certain veterans' education provisions requiring such benefits to be used within ten years of eligibility.
United States · United States Congress · 18 January 1979
Prohibits the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare from taking any action under the Wholesome Meat Act, the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, or any other law to prohibit the sale, distribution, or use of nitrites as a food preservative solely on the basis of any carcinogenic effect in humans that nitrites may be represented to have, unless validated evidence is made available to the Secretaries which proves beyond a reasonable doubt that nitrites as a food preservative have a significant carcinogenic effect on humans. States that such prohibition shall not apply if the Secretaries determine, and publish in the Federal Register, that a food preservative is commercially available: (1) which may be used in the place of nitrites; (2) which is effective in the protection of public health from botulism and other forms of food poisoning; and (3) the use of which is economically feasible for meat processors and the consumer. Requires the Secretaries to conduct or support, by grant or contract, research and development activities for a food preservative alternative to nitrites.
United States · United States Congress · 18 January 1979
Amends the Older American Act of 1965 to direct area and State agencies which administer or supervise State and community programs on aging pursuant to such Act to employ personnel adequately trained in the field of aging to deliver specified services to the aged including the following: (1) health, continuing education, welfare, informational, recreational, homemaker, counseling, or referral services; and (2) services designed to assist older persons to use services available to them, to obtain adequate housing, and to avoid institutionalization. Amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to authorize grants to institutions of higher education to assist such institutions in planning, developing, and carrying out programs designed to apply the resources of higher education to the problems of the elderly including: (1) programs focusing on transportation and housing problems of elderly persons living in rural and isolated area; and (2) programs to train individuals in delivering social services to the elderly.
United States · United States Congress · 18 January 1979
Amends title XVI (Supplemental Security Income) of the Social Security Act to require the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare to set and pay a reasonable attorneys' fee in any claim before the Secretary for benefits under that title where the claimant is successfully represented by an attorney, and entitled to past-due benefits. Provides that whenever a court renders a judgment favorable to a claimant under title XVI the court may determine and allow a reasonable attorneys' fee where the claimant was represented by an attorney. Sets forth criminal penalties for any attorney charging any fee in excess of that allowed by the court.
United States · United States Congress · 15 January 1979
Authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to convey all right, title, and interest held by the United States in specified lands located in Bell County, Kentucky, to the Bell County Board of Education.
United States · United States Congress · 15 January 1979
Public and Private Education Assistance Act of 1979 - Title I: Payments to States for Public Elementary and Secondary Education - Directs the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare to make payments from the Public Education Trust Fund, established by this Act, to each State for use as public education equalization expenditures. Defines public education equalization expenditures as payments made by a State under a program for the purpose of equalizing educational opportunities of public school students in the State. Entitles each State to receive from the Trust Fund amounts equal to expenditures made by such State for the equalization of public education, except: (1) if the total payments required to be made from the Trust Fund exceed the appropriated amount, the amount of payments to be received by each State shall be reduced proportionately; and (2) a State's payment may not exceed ten percent of the total non-Federal funds spent by the State on public elementary and secondary education. Appropriates $2,250,000,000 for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 1979, and $2,250,000,000 for each year thereafter for deposit in the Trust Fund. Requires each State to comply with standards prescribed by the Secretary, including: (1) a separate trust fund must be established and all funds received under this Title must be deposited in such trust; (2) funds received under this Title can only be used for high priority equalization expenditures; (3) any funds expended improperly under the high priority requirement and not promptly repaid must be repaid 110 percent; and (4) proper fiscal, accounting, and audit procedures must be utilized, the Secretary or Comptroller General must be provided access to any material necessary for receiving a State's compliance with this requirement, and the State must file such reports as the Secretary may reasonably require. Permits the Secretary to withhold funds under this Title if he determines that a State is in substantial noncompliance with this Title. Sets forth the procedures that must be followed before any funds can be withheld. Provides that no person in the United States shall on the ground of race, color, national origin, or sex be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity funded in whole or in part with funds made available under this Title. Authorizes the Secretary to (1) refer any discrimination violations to the Attorney General; (2) exercise the powers and functions provided by the Civil Rights Act relating to federally assisted programs; or (3) take any other actions provided by law. Grants to the United States Courts of Appeals the power to review the decision of the Secretary to withhold payments under this Title. Title II: Credit Against the Individual Income Tax for Tuition Paid for the Elementary or Secondary Education of Dependents - Allows as a credit under the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 the amount paid by an individual to any private nonprofit elementary or secondary school during the taxable year for a dependent's education according to the following limitations: (1) 100 percent of such tuition; or (2) $200, whichever is the lesser. Provides that the provisions of this Act shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 1979.
United States · United States Congress · 15 January 1979
Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow individual taxpayers an income tax credit for a portion of the expenses such taxpayers pay to attend an institution of higher education. Limits the amount of such credit to 75 percent of expenses under $500, 25 percent of expenses over $500 but under $1,000, and ten percent of expenses over $1,000 but under $2,000. Reduces the amount of such credit by one percent of the amount by which the adjusted gross income of the taxpayer exceeds $25,000. Includes within the definition of "expenses of higher education" tuition and fees required for attendance at an institution of higher education, fees, books, supplies, and equipment required for coursework. Excludes expenses for meals, lodging, or similar living expenses. Defines "institution of higher education" as an educational institution which regularly offers education above the twelfth grade level and which qualifies as a charitable institution for purposes of the income tax deduction for charitable contributions, or which offers accredited business, technical, or vocational school education. Reduces the amount of expenses eligible for the credit by any amounts received by the taxpayer as tax exempt scholarships, fellowships, or educational assistance for veterans.
United States · United States Congress · 15 January 1979
Amends the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 to authorize the Secretary of Labor to make visits to the work place of any employer, upon the request of the employer, to consult with and advise the employer concerning the obligations of the employer under such Act. Directs the Secretary to give priority to small business and hazardous workplaces. Stipulates that no consultative visit made under this Act may serve as an inspection or investigation as otherwise provided for by the Occupational Safety and Health Act, except: (1) in the case of an employer who fails to eliminate a danger disclosed during such a visit; or (2) if conditions are found during such a visit which indicate the probability that death or serious harm could result to employees therefrom, the Secretary may notify the employer of such conditions and afford him a reasonable time to eliminate such conditions. Directs the Secretary to establish education programs to inform employers and employees of the hazards in particular industries.
United States · United States Congress · 15 January 1979
Federal Student Loan Act - Title I: Loans for College Students - Authorizes the Commissioner of Education to enter into an agreement with any public or nonprofit institution of higher education which desires to participate in a program making financial loans to students. Sets forth the terms which must be included in the agreement. Provides that the maximum loan shall not exceed $2,000 per year for an undergraduate student or $3,000 per year for a graduate student, and the average loan shall not exceed $1,500 per year for undergraduate students and $2,000 per year for graduate students. Provides for repayment of such loans commencing two years after the recipient ceases to be a bona fide student. Establishes repayment terms based on a percentage of personal net taxable income or a percentage of the total amount of the loan. Title II: Definitions and Other Provisions Applicable to Entire Act - Defines "institution of higher education," "high school," "non-profit educational institution," and "States. Authorizes the Commissioner, with the approval of the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare, to appoint advisory committees to consult with him with respect to the administration of his functions under this Act. Title III: National Study - Directs the Commissioner to undertake a study and to report his findings and recommendations concerning the extent to which this Act can reasonably replace various other Federal grants or assistance programs.
United States · United States Congress · 15 January 1979
Senior Citizen Higher Education Opportunity Act - Amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require that higher education institutions receiving Federal aid submit to the Commissioner of Education a senior citizen access plan providing for tuition-free registration of qualified senior citizens in scheduled classes and programs on a space available basis. Directs that such plan be implemented to the satisfaction of the Commissioner. Defines "qualified senior citizen" as an individual 60 years of age or older who has completed all course requirements mandated by the institution of higher learning for enrollment in the scheduled class or program. Deems that a class or program has space available if it is not fully subscribed by students other than nonpaying senior citizens. Enjoins the payment of funds or the approval of supplemental or special grants under specified titles of such Act unless the institution seeking aid has established and fully implemented a senior citizen plan.
United States · United States Congress · 15 January 1979
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. 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.
United States · United States Congress · 15 January 1979
Amends title II (Old-Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) of the Social Security Act to provide that attorneys' fees allowed in administrative or judicial proceedings under that title (or under title XVIII (Medicare) of such Act), in cases where the claimants are successful, shall be paid by the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare rather than deducted from the amounts awarded claimants.
United States · United States Congress · 15 January 1979
Amends the Older Americans Act of 1965 to authorize the Commissioner of the Administration on Aging to establish a grant program for the purpose of making reimbursements to institutions of higher education to defray a portion of tuition costs, or costs of individual courses of study, applicable to eligible older persons at such institutions. Requires any institution of higher learning desiring to receive reimbursements from the Commissioner to transmit an application to the Commissioner in such form, at such times, and according to such procedures, as the Commissioner may establish. Sets forth assurances to be contained in such application. Provides that the United States courts of appeals shall have jurisdiction, concerning such application, to affirm or to set aside an adverse decision of the Commissioner. States that any older person who is qualified to enroll in any course of study at an institution receiving reimbursements under this Act shall be eligible for such enrollment without being required to defray any cost of tuition or any cost of a course of study. Entitles any institution of higher education whose application is approved to receive reimbursements equal to 55 percent of the cost of tuition or the cost of any study applicable to an older person with respect to whom such reimbursement is sought. States that reimbursements shall be made only for those students who constitute a greater number than those enrolled in 1978 who would have been eligible for benefits if the program were available. Defines the term "older person" as any person 60 years of age or older.
United States · United States Congress · 15 January 1979
Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a taxpayer an income tax credit for expenses paid by such taxpayer for the elementary and secondary education of any of his dependents at a private nonprofit school. Limits such credit to a maximum $300 per dependent for any taxable year. Reduces the allowable credit by one percent of the amount by which the taxpayer's adjusted gross income exceeds $22,500. Allows a credit for tuition, fees, books, supplies, and equipment required for courses. Disallows expenses for meals, lodging, or similar personal expenses.
United States · United States Congress · 15 January 1979
Youth Internships in Field of Aging Act - Amends the Older Americans Act of 1965 to authorize a grant program for the establishment of internship programs for secondary school students at administrative, research, and service levels with professions in the field of aging. Establishes application guidelines for such grant program.
United States · United States Congress · 15 January 1979
Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow taxpayers an income tax credit for their higher education and vocational school expenses. Allows a credit for 100 percent of such expenses which do not exceed $200, 25 percent of expenses between $200 and $500, and five percent of expenses between $500 and $1,500. Reduces the amount of such credit by one percent of the amount by which the taxpayer's adjusted gross income exceeds $22,500. Defines "higher education expenses" as tuition, fees, books, supplies, and equipment required for coursework above the twelfth grade level. Excludes expenses for meals, lodging, or similar personal expenses.
United States · United States Congress · 15 January 1979
Repeals certain veterans' education provisions requiring such benefits to be used within ten years of eligibility.
United States · United States Congress · 15 January 1979
Amends the Internal Revenue Code to permit an income tax deduction for the expenses of special education or training for a physically or mentally handicapped child who is a dependent of the taxpayer.
United States · United States Congress · 15 January 1979
Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow an income tax deduction for the expenses paid for the higher education of the taxpayer or a dependent, not exceeding $1,500 for each student.
United States · United States Congress · 15 January 1979
Veterans' Education Amendments of 1979 - Increases the rates of educational benefits and allowances for eligible veterans and their survivors and dependents in the following areas: (1) subsistence allowance while pursuing vocational rehabilitation training; (2) educational assistance allowance; (3) special supplemental assistance for post-secondary courses of education; (4) special training allowance; (5) correspondence course allowance; (6) apprenticeship or other on-job training allowance; and (7) educational loans; (8) flight training allowance; and (9) agricultural course allowance.
United States · United States Congress · 15 January 1979
Amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to require a State or local educational agency applying for assistance under such Act to establish and implement standards of educational proficiency applicable to public school students. Establishes the National Commission on Basic Education and directs it to: (1) establish proficiency standards; and (2) review and approve or disapprove State or local educational agency plans implementing such standards. Authorizes the Commissioner of Education to financially assist such agencies in preparing educational standards plans. Directs the Commissioner to make proficiency examinations directly available to public school students in districts where State proficiency plans are not in effect.
United States · United States Congress · 15 January 1979
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Amendments of 1977 - Amends the General Education Provisions Act to require educational agencies or institutions to adopt a written policy providing for protection of the privacy of personal information, including guidelines regarding: (1) access to student records; (2) the right to challenge such records and include clarifying material; (3) kinds of information that may be released with or without consent; (4) student and parental participation in formulating such privacy policies; and (5) enforcement.
United States · United States Congress · 15 January 1979
Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow individual taxpayers an income tax credit for the private, nonprofit elementary or secondary school tuition of the taxpayer or his dependents. Limits the amount of such credit to 50 percent of the tuition paid (up to $400 per student) or $200, whichever is less. Reduces the amount of such credit by $1 for each full $20 by which the adjusted gross income of the taxpayer exceeds $18,000. Defines "tuition" as any amount required for full time enrollment at a private nonprofit elementary or secondary school, but excludes meals, lodging, transportation, supplies, equipment, clothing, or other personal expenses. Forbids any construction of this Act as granting the Government additional authority to examine the books or activities of any church school except to the extent necessary to determine whether such school is a private, nonprofit elementary or secondary school. Grants standing in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia to any taxpayer to petition for injunctive or declaratory relief with respect to the constitutionality of any provision of this Act. Requires the expedited consideration of any such case.
United States · United States Congress · 15 January 1979
Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow individual taxpayers an income tax credit for a portion of the expenses such taxpayers pay to attend an institution of higher education. Limits the amount of such credit to 75 percent of expenses under $200, 25 percent of expenses over $200 but under $500, and 10 percent of expenses over $500 but under $1,500. Includes within the definition of "expenses of higher education" tuition and fees required for attendance at an institution of higher education, fees, books, supplies, and equipment required for coursework. Excludes expenses for meals, lodging, or similar living expenses. Defines "institution of higher education" as an educational institution which regularly offers education above the twelfth grade level and which qualifies as a charitable institution for purposes of the income tax deduction for charitable contributions. Reduces the amount of expenses eligible for the credit by any amounts received by the taxpayer as tax-exempt scholarships, fellowships, or educational assistance for veterans.
United States · United States Congress · 15 January 1979
Energy and Materials Conservation Education Act of 1979 - Establishes within the Office of Education a Council on the Conservation and Nonuse of Energy-Materials. Directs such Council to advise the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare regarding programs assisted under this Act. Authorizes the Secretary to establish a program of grants and contracts with educational institutions and other public or private nonprofit agencies or organizations to support educational, research, demonstration, and pilot projects designed to achieve conservation and nonuse of energy materials. Provides guidelines for the kinds of activities to be funded under this Act, and the funding application requirements. Authorizes appropriations for fiscal years 1980 and 1981.
United States · United States Congress · 15 January 1979
Amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to exclude the value of a family's residence in calculating family contribution for purposes of basic educational opportunity grant eligibility.
United States · United States Congress · 15 January 1979
Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow individual taxpayers a limited income tax credit for their college or vocational education expenses. Reduces the amount of such credit by one percent of the amount by which the adjusted gross income of the taxpayer for the taxable year exceeds $22,500. Permits a credit for tuition and fees for education above the twelfth grade level, and for books, supplies, and equipment required for coursework. Excludes expenses for meals, lodging, and similar living expenses.
United States · United States Congress · 15 January 1979
Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow individual taxpayers an income tax credit for the college or vocational school educational expenses paid by the taxpayer for his education or that of his spouse or dependents. Limits such credit to $1,000 per individual for the taxable year. Includes tuition and fees required for enrollment at an educational institution and books, supplies, and equipment within the definition of "educational expenses." Excludes expenses for meals, lodging, or similar personal expenses.
United States · United States Congress · 15 January 1979
Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow individual taxpayers a limited income tax credit for their college or vocational education expenses. Reduces the amount of such credit by one percent of the amount by which the adjusted gross income of the taxpayer for the taxable year exceeds $22,500. Permits a credit for tuition and fees for education above the twelfth grade level, and for books, supplies, and equipment required for coursework. Excludes expenses for meals, lodging, and similar living expenses.
United States · United States Congress · 15 January 1979
Native Hawaiian Education Act - Part A: Revisions of Impacted Areas Program as it Relates to Native Hawaiian Children - Native Hawaiian Elementary and Secondary School Assistance Act - Amends the provisions of Federal law which grants impacted aid to certain areas to establish a grant program to meet the special educational needs of Native Hawaiian children. Part B: Special Programs and Projects to Improve Educational Opportunities for Native Hawaiian Children - Amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to establish a grant program for improving educational opportunities for Native Hawaiian children, including (1) innovative programs for educationally deprived children; (2) bilingual programs; (3) nutritional programs; (4) guidance, counseling and testing programs; (5) programs for handicapped and gifted children; and (6) teacher training programs. Directs the Commissioner of Education to establish grant programs for teachers of Native Hawaiian children, and to award fellowships for Native Hawaiians to study at institutions of higher education. Part C: Special Programs Relating to Adult Education for Native Hawaiians Amendment to the Adult Education Act - Amends the Adult Education Act to establish a grant program for improving educational opportunities for Native Hawaiian adults. Amends the Indian Education Act to make the Office of Indian Education responsible for administering the Native Hawaiian educational proposals established under this Act. Establishes the Advisory Council on Native Hawaiian Education.
United States · United States Congress · 15 January 1979
Amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to establish a program of grants to instruct public elementary and secondary school students in the principles of citizenship and ethics. Authorizes appropriations for fiscal years 1979-1981 for such purpose.
United States · United States Congress · 15 January 1979
Prohibits the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare from taking any action under the Wholesome Meat Act, the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, or any other law to prohibit the sale, distribution, or use of nitrites as a food preservative solely on the basis of any carcinogenic effect in humans that nitrites may be represented to have, unless validated evidence is made available to the Secretaries which proves beyond a reasonable doubt that nitrites as a food preservative have a significant carcinogenic effect on humans. States that such prohibition shall not apply if the Secretaries determine, and publish in the Federal Register, that a food preservative is commercially available: (1) which may be used in the place of nitrites; (2) which is effective in the protection of public health from botulism and other forms of food poisoning; and (3) the use of which is economically feasible for meat processors and the consumer. Requires the Secretaries to conduct or support, by grant or contract, research and development activities for a food preservative alternative to nitrites.