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Bill· HRH.R. 3269 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 8 February 1977
Educational Expenses Tax Deferral Act - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a deferral of an individual's income tax liability to the extent it equals a limited portion of the higher educational expenses incurred for the taxpayer, his spouse and dependents. Defers payment until the year following the end of the individual's attendance at an institution of higher education, or the tenth year following the taxpayer's initial deferral, which ever is earlier. Directs the Secretaries of the Treasury and Health, Education, and Welfare to each make two biannual reports to Congress on the effects of this Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 3237 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 8 February 1977
Schoolchildren's Assistance Act - Authorizes the implementation of a two year financial assistance program for all elementary and secondary school pupils in the United States. Prohibits Federal interference in the administration or operation of any school or school system under the administration of this Act. Authorizes appropriations for fiscal years 1978 and 1979 for the making of payments under this Act. Allocates a specified sum to each public and private school pupil for the defraying of costs of such pupils education. Directs the Commissioner of Education to pay to each local educational agency in the political subdivision in which a public school pupil resides the sum allocated to such pupil under this Act. Requires the parent or guardian of a child attending or desiring to attend a private school to record this fact with the Commissioner. Establishes separate procedures for the payment to private schools of the funds allocated to such pupils under this Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 3229 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 8 February 1977
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. Provides 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 confidentially in the treatment of personnel and medical records.
Bill· HRH.R. 3268 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 8 February 1977
Educational Expenses Tax Deferral Act - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a deferral of an individual's income tax liability to the extent it equals a limited portion of the higher educational expenses incurred for the taxpayer, his spouse and dependents. Defers payment until the year following the end of the individual's attendance at an institution of higher education, or the tenth year following the taxpayer's initial deferral, which ever is earlier. Directs the Secretaries of the Treasury and Health, Education, and Welfare to each make two biannual reports to Congress on the effects of this Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 3251 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 8 February 1977
Child Nutrition Act Amendment - Amends the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to forbid the Secretary of Agriculture from making breakfast assistance payments to a State which is required by State law to operate a breakfast program unless: (1) the costs of operating such a program under the Act are paid for solely from a portion of the State's general revenue fund and from Federal breakfast assistance payments; and (2) the State has not taken into consideration payments under the Act in determining the eligibility of local educational agencies for State aid to education, or the amount thereof.
Bill· HRH.R. 3228 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 8 February 1977
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.
Bill· HRH.R. 3230 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 8 February 1977
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. Provides 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 confidentially in the treatment of personnel and medical records.
Bill· HRH.R. 3227 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 8 February 1977
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.
Bill· HRH.R. 3196 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 7 February 1977
Extends the delimiting period for completing a veteran's education program until such time as the veteran completes or ends the program, if at the close of the ordinary ten-year delimiting period the veteran is enrolled in a program.
Bill· HRH.R. 3172 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 7 February 1977
Surplus School Conservation Act - Directs the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to make grants to local agencies to pay the costs of renovating closed school buildings so they may be converted for other educational and social purposes. Suggests purposes for which conversion grants may be extended, including: (1) community centers; (2) senior citizen centers; (3) day care centers; (4) vocational schools; (5) medical facilities; and (6) recreational centers. Sets forth application requirements which local agencies must complete including: (1) structuring a plan for renovation of the closed school building; (2) estimating costs of such renovation; and (3) demonstrating to the Secretary's satisfaction sufficient financial ability to carry out the provisions of such plan. States that the amount of a grant under this Act shall be 80 percent of the estimated cost of renovation. Requires local agencies which receive a grant for more than the actual cost of renovation to return such surplus money to the Secretary. Sets priorities to be followed by the Secretary in approving applications for grants under this Act including: (1) an application for renovating a closed school building in a school district whose current school enrollments have decreased by ten percent or more from the enrollments of the previous school year, and (2) an application for renovating a closed school building which is not being utilized for any educational or social service purpose at the time of application. Directs the Secretary to serve as a national clearinghouse to local agencies by providing information on feasible alternative uses for closed school buildings. Prohibits the distribution of more than ten percent of the funds appropriated by Congress for the program for grants in any fiscal year. Requires the Secretary to prepare and submit to the President and Congress: (1) a yearly report listing local agencies which received grants and the purposes for which such grants were made; and (2) a detailed evaluation of the effectiveness of the program based on cost analysis and a survey of school closure problems to be submitted at the end of three years.
Bill· SS. 642 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 4 February 1977
Amends the Federal, Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act to require the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare to designate an official name for any prescription drugs within the preview of such Act. Deems such a prescription drug misbranded if its labeling or advertising bears any name other than such official name. Authorizes the Secretary to exempt such a prescription drug from this labeling and advertising requirement for up to one year in order to avoid confusion and permit the orderly transition of labeling and advertising names.
Bill· SS. 628 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 4 February 1977
Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to permit the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare to condition or limit the distribution or prescription of drugs. Empowers the Secretary to immediately suspend the marketing of such drugs upon a finding of inadequate compliance with such conditions or limitations. Requires a new drug or antibiotic with such imposed conditions or limitations to include a statement directed to the ultimate user indicating such drug has a limited marketing approval and possible but as undiscovered health hazards.
Resolution· HRESH.Res. 248 (95th)passed
United States · United States Congress · 3 February 1977
Authorizes the expenditure of funds not to exceed $2,000,000 from the contingent fund of the House of Representatives for the expenses of investigations and studies to be conducted by the Committee on Education and Labor. Directs that of such amount $150,000 shall be made available for each of the eight standing subcommittees, $50,000 may be used to procure consultants' services and $3,000 may be used to provide for specialized training of staff personnel. States that the authorization granted by this resolution shall expire prior to noon on January 3, 1978.
Bill· HRH.R. 3034 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 2 February 1977
Exempts any educational institution from the sex discrimination prohibition of the Education Amendments of 1972 if such institution does not receive direct Federal financial assistance. Defines Federal financial assistance used in this Act and specifically excludes from such definition Federal assistance made available directly to students.
Bill· HRH.R. 2980 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 2 February 1977
Allows a credit against the income tax for 50 percent of the tuition paid during the year to any nonprofit elementary or secondary school for the education of a dependent. Limits the allowable credit for any dependent to $500.
Bill· HRH.R. 2987 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 2 February 1977
Higher Education Funding Act - Authorizes an income deduction for contributions to a qualified higher education fund established by the taxpayer for the purposes of funding the higher education of his dependents. Limits the amount of the deduction to the lesser of: (1) $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) solely for the purpose of defraying the cost of room, board, and tuition at an institution of higher education of one or more eligible beneficiaries: (2) which provides that no distribution shall be made by the Fund (except upon termination thereof) other than to, or on behalf of, eligible beneficiaries; (3) which provides that upon termination of the fund of all assets of the funds shall be distributed to the taxpayer or to his estate; (4) which prohibits contributions to the fund in excess of amounts deductible: and (5) under which the taxpayer consents to the income tax treatment upon termination of the fund. Defines "institution of higher education" as an educational institution: (1) which provides an educational program leading to a bachelor's or higher degree, or training students for gainful employment; (2) contributions to or for the use of which constitute charitable contributions; (3) which is legally authorized to provide and does provide a program of postsecondary education; and (4) which is accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting agency or association listed by the United States Commissioner of Education.
Bill· HRH.R. 2986 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 2 February 1977
Higher Education Funding Act - Authorizes an income deduction for contributions to a qualified higher education fund established by the taxpayer for the purposes of funding the higher education of his dependents. Limits the amount of the deduction to the lesser of: (1) $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) solely for the purpose of defraying the cost of room, board, and tuition at an institution of higher education of one or more eligible beneficiaries: (2) which provides that no distribution shall be made by the Fund (except upon termination thereof) other than to, or on behalf of, eligible beneficiaries; (3) which provides that upon termination of the fund of all assets of the funds shall be distributed to the taxpayer or to his estate; (4) which prohibits contributions to the fund in excess of amounts deductible: and (5) under which the taxpayer consents to the income tax treatment upon termination of the fund. Defines "institution of higher education" as an educational institution: (1) which provides an educational program leading to a bachelor's or higher degree, or training students for gainful employment; (2) contributions to or for the use of which constitute charitable contributions; (3) which is legally authorized to provide and does provide a program of postsecondary education; and (4) which is accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting agency or association listed by the United States Commissioner of Education.
Bill· HRH.R. 2918 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 1 February 1977
Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow an income tax deduction for the amount paid to meet the educational expenses at a higher education institution or a trade or vocational school for the taxpayer, for whom the taxpayer is entitled to a personal exemption. Limits the deduction of transportation expenses to $200.
Bill· HRH.R. 2910 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 1 February 1977
Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a credit against the income tax for amounts paid during the year to any nonprofit elementary or secondary school for the education of a dependent. Limits the allowable credit, per dependent, to $300, to 100 percent of the tuition paid for such education during the year, whichever is less, with a progressive decrease of this limitation for individuals who have an adjusted gross income that is greater than $22,500.
Bill· HRH.R. 2904 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 1 February 1977
Education for Exceptional Children Act - Defines "Exceptional Children" as handicapped children, children with specific learning disabilities, and particularly gifted children. Directs the Commissioner of Education to establish a National Clearinghouse on Exceptional Children which shall obtain and disseminate to the public information pertaining to the Education of exceptional children. Authorizes appropriations for fiscal year 1977 and for each of the four succeeding fiscal years for the establishment and operation of the Clearinghouse. Authorizes the Commissioner of Education to make grants pursuant to this Act for the purpose of assisting the States in providing free appropriate public education for exceptional children. Sets forth a formula by which funds will be allocated to the States. Requires a State, in order to receive funds under this Act, to submit to the Commissioner of Education a State plan detailing the State program for education of exceptional children. Stipulates that such plan must contain such information as the Commissioner deems necessary. Sets forth the criteria to be met by a State in order to obtain approval of it's plan. Directs the Commissioner to pay to a State such amounts as it is eligible for upon plan approval. Authorizes the Commissioner to withhold payments under this Act from any State when it is found that there has been a failure to comply substantially with any provision of this Act. Provides a method for judicial review of the Commissioner's decision. Authorizes the Commissioner to make grants to State Educational agencies to provide training for personnel engaged or preparing to engage in educating exceptional children. Authorizes the Commissioner to make grants to institutions of higher learning to provide training for leadership personnel for the education of exceptional children. Authorizes the Commissioner to conduct research relating to the education of exceptional children and to make grants to States, educational agencies, institutions of higher learning and other public or private nonprofit education or research agencies for such research. Directs the Commissioner to establish standards and procedures to determine which children are "exceptional children" within the meaning of this Act, such standards and procedures to be applied uniformly by all States submitting plans pursuant to this Act. Requires the Commissioner to submit an annual report to Congress evaluating the impact and progress of programs authorized under this Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 2879 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 1 February 1977
Authorizes the Commissioner of Aging, under the Older Americans Act of 1965, to make grants to State agencies, institutions of higher education, private nonprofit organizations and business concerns for the purpose of devising models, preparing information and materials, and providing consultation services and technical assistance in the development and evaluation of preretirement education programs. Allows any such grant to defray 100 percent of the costs of the project involved. Authorizes the appropriation of $8,000,000 for such grants for fiscal year 1978. Directs the Commissioner to carry out studies: (1) to evaluate existing preretirement education programs; and (2) to assess existing and proposed Federal, State and local programs relating to specified kinds of retirement plans which include full-time employment alternatives.
Bill· HRH.R. 2809 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 1 February 1977
Allows a credit against the income tax for amounts paid during the year to any nonprofit elementary or secondary school for the education of a dependent. Limits the allowable credit, per dependent, to $300, or 100 percent of the tuition paid for such education during the year, whichever is less, with a progressive decrease of this limitation for individuals who have an adjusted gross income that is greater than $22,500.
Bill· HRH.R. 2800 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 1 February 1977
Prohibits the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare from establishing maximum potency limits on any vitamin or mineral contained within a food for special dietary use. Prohibits the Secretary from classifying any vitamin or mineral as a drug on the basis of potency unless such vitamin or mineral is represented in its labeling for use against a disease in man and can only be obtained by prescription. Excepts from such prohibitions vitamins and minerals the Secretary has determined are represented for use by children or pregnant women. Stipulates that such prohibitions shall not limit the Secretary in the exercise of his authority under the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act. Imposes specific labeling requirements on foods for special dietary use. States that such a food shall not be deemed mislabeled solely because its label lists all ingredients in the food. Directs the Secretary to amend any regulation under the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act which is inconsistent with this Act and stipulates that such amendments must be made in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act. Deems a food for special dietary use misbranded if its labeling violates requirements of this Act or its advertising is materially false or misleading. Exempts a person from the penalties imposed for misbranding of food if the food is deemed misbranded solely because of its advertising . Exempts a person from the penalties for a second such violation unless such violation is committed with the intent to defraud or mislead. Sets forth the grounds on which a libel for condemnation against any misbranded food may be instituted. Directs the Secretary to consult and coordinate with the Federal Trade Commission before initiating any action under this Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 2806 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 1 February 1977
Extends for one year the delimiting period for receiving educational assistance in the case of any eligible veteran who is pursuing, during his or her tenth year of eligibility, a program of education.
Bill· HRH.R. 2794 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 1 February 1977
Establishes in the Office of Education a National Student Financial Assistance Data Bank to assist students in identifying public and private sources of financial assistance for higher education. Directs the Commissioner of Education to (1) collect and assemble all available information pertaining to scholarships, loans, grants, and other financial assistance; and (2) disseminate such information without charge to individuals applying to the data bank.
Bill· HRH.R. 2771 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 1 February 1977
Guaranteed Post-Secondary Education for Americans Act - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow taxpayers a refundable income credit for specified higher education expenses, including tuition, fees, books and supplies, incurred by the taxpayer for himself or any dependent. Limits the credit to 80 percent of the first $500 for any individual, 60 percent of the next $500, and 40 percent of the next $1,250.
Bill· SS. 535 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 31 January 1977
Equal Education Opportunity Amendments - Amends Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 to exempt from the sex discrimination prohibition of such title (1) professional fraternities and sororities, the active membership of which consists primarily of students attending institutions of higher education; and (2) any choir or other similar singing organization sponsored or supervised by an educational institution. Limits the coverage of the sex discrimination prohibition to education programs or activities which are directly receiving Federal financial aid and which are an integral part of the required curriculum. Exempts from the coverage of such title employees of an educational institution. States that nothing in the sex discrimination prohibition of such title shall be construed as authorizing any Federal department or agency to prepare, publish, or enforce, with respect to any educational institution or the programs or activities of such institution, any regulations, rules, or orders relating to: (1) athletics, participation in which is not a required part of the curriculum; or (2) the actual or potential marital or parental status of any applicant or student at any such institution. Requires regulations issued to carry out the provisions of such title to be modified to conform with this Act. States that such modified regulations must be published in the Federal Register and to become effective must be approved by the President. States that nothing in such title shall be construed as requiring the offering of any classes, courses of instruction, or other activities in mixed groups of both sexes. States that general rules of statutory construction shall apply to such title and that the provisions of such title shall not be construed as remedial legislation. Prohibits any Federal department or agency enforcing such title from requiring any affirmative action program or the imposition of quotas. States that the enumeration of any exclusion from provisions of such title shall not be construed as precluding by implication any non-enumerated exclusion in the event regulation under such title otherwise exceeds the authority set forth in such title. Stipulates that nothing contained in such title shall be construed as prohibiting any educational institution or administratively separate unit thereof from adopting any test, standard, or other criterion respecting admission to such institution; or administratively separate unit, or any education program or activity, or for classifications within such institution, unit, program, or activity if such test, standard, or other criterion is reasonably related to a proper educational purpose. Permits such test, standard, or other criterion to be presumed reasonably related to a proper educational purpose if such test, standard, or other criterion is shown to be generally accepted as appropriate for a particular use. Places upon the Federal agency or department seeking to enforce the provisions of such title the burden of proving that any such test, standard, or other criterion, is not reasonably related to a proper educational purpose once such test, standard, or other criterion has been shown to be generally accepted as appropriate for a particular use. Specifies that any such test, standard, or other criterion can be held invalid only upon a showing of clear, cogent, and convincing evidence that it is not used or is not reasonably related to a proper educational purpose.
Bill· HRH.R. 2740 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 31 January 1977
Prohibits, except upon the express approval of a majority of the board of education, the assignment or compulsory attendance of any student at any school on account of race, creed, color, or national origin. Prohibits the establishment, reorganization, or maintenance of any school district, school zone, or attendance unit for such purpose. Excepts from the prohibitions imposed by this Act religious and denominational educational institutions.
Bill· HRH.R. 2681 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 31 January 1977
Allows a credit against the income tax for amounts paid during the year to any nonprofit elementary or secondary school for the education of a dependent. Limits the allowable credit, per dependent, to $300, or 100 percent of the tuition paid for such education during the year, whichever is less, with a progressive decrease of this limitation for individuals who have an adjusted gross income that is greater than $22,500.
Bill· HRH.R. 2700 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 31 January 1977
Restates the charter of the George Washington University, Washington, D.C. in its entirety.
Bill· HRH.R. 2698 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 31 January 1977
Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow taxpayers to credit against the income tax specified higher education expenses, including tuition, fees, books, and supplies, incurred by the taxpayer for himself or any dependent. Limits the credit to 100 percent of the first $200 for any individual, 25 percent of the next $300, and 5 percent of the next $1,000. Limits the credit to expenses incurred by full time students at institutions of vocational and higher education, minus scholarships and veterans' benefits. Limits the total credit allowed the taxpayer to his income tax liability minus the sum of all other credits applied thereto. Disallows any deduction of educational expenses used to determine the amount of the credit allowed by this Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 2680 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 31 January 1977
Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow taxpayers to credit against the income tax specified higher education expenses, including tuition, fees, books, and supplies, incurred by the taxpayer for himself or any dependent. Limits the credit to 100 percent of the first $200 for any individual, 25 percent of the next $300, and 5 percent of the next $1,000. Limits the credit to expenses incurred by full time students at institutions of vocational and higher education, minus scholarships and veterans' benefits. Limits the total credit allowed the taxpayer to his income tax liability minus the sum of all other credits applied thereto. Disallows any deduction of educational expenses used to determine the amount of the credit allowed by this Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 2663 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 31 January 1977
Permits the Commissioner of Education to provide financial assistance to local educational agencies located within an area in which an emergency has occurred prior to July 1, 1978, and which the President of the United States has determined warrants emergency relief. Permits the Commissioner to provide financial assistance to local educational agencies, without regard to whether emergency or major disaster has occurred in the area, if he determines that public elementary or secondary school facilities of such agency have been destroyed or seriously damaged prior to July 1, 9178.
Bill· HRH.R. 2653 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 27 January 1977
Exempts musical and social programs and activities designed for parents and students from the prohibition against sex discrimination in federally assisted educational activities imposed by the Education Amendments of 1972.
Bill· HRH.R. 2652 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 27 January 1977
Amends the Education Amendments of 1972 to exempt sex segregated gymnastics classes from the prohibition against sex discrimination contained within such Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 2609 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 27 January 1977
Mobile Teachers' Retirement Assistance Act - Establishes a Federal-State program to permit teachers to perform out-of-State educational services without loss of retirement benefits for such service. Entitles a qualified State retirement system, which credits a teacher for out-of-State service, to Federal aid of 50 percent of the total cost to the system of such out-of-State credit. Specifies the requirements which a State retirement system must meet in order to qualify for Federal aid under this program. Limits the amount of the Federal aid to a State retirement system to provide not more than ten years of out-of-State service credit. Directs the Commissioner of Education to make a grant to each qualified State retirement system of an amount equal to two percent of such systems Federal aid received under this Act for the costs of administration.
Bill· HRH.R. 2608 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 27 January 1977
Lifetime Learning Act - Amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to establish the Office of Lifetime Learning within the Office of Education to encourage the expansion of lifetime learning programs. Defines lifetime learning program as any activity designed to meet the changing educational needs of Americans throughout their lives. Authorizes appropriations through fiscal year 1981 to carry out the provisions of this Act. Authorizes the Commissioner of Education to create activities or to fund existing activities to provide for lifetime learning programs. 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 a report to be known as the Lifetime Learning Report to Congress, such report to summarize the activities and accomplishments under this Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 2600 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 27 January 1977
Removes the time limitation within which programs of education for veterans must be completed. (Amends 38 U.S.C. 1662)
Bill· HRH.R. 2602 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 27 January 1977
Provides that any individual who is 18 years of age or older, is enrolled in an institution of higher education, and who is receiving half of his income from any member of another household which, because of its income and other financial resources, is not eligible to receive food stamps shall not be considered as a member of household for purposes of the Food Stamp Act of 1964. Permits any State agency to exempt any individual from this disqualification if the agency determines that such individual should be exempted because of severe hardship conditions.
Bill· SS. 457 (95th)passed
United States · United States Congress · 26 January 1977
Extends up to three years the delimiting period of educational benefits paid by the Veterans' Administration to any veteran who was enrolled as a full-time student pursuing an approved course of education when his eligibility expired, or was enrolled as a part-time student receiving educational benefits, a loan or compensation under a program provided for in the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968.
Bill· HRH.R. 2517 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 26 January 1977
Authorizes the Secretary of Labor, under the Occupational Safety and Health Act, 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 businesses 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. Prohibits the transmission of information obtained during a consultative visit to representatives of the Secretary engaged in enforcement. Directs the Secretary to establish education programs to inform employers and employees of the hazards in particular industries. Authorizes the appropriation of funds through fiscal year 1979 for the purposes of this Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 2516 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 26 January 1977
Authorizes the Secretary of Labor, under the Occupational Safety and Health Act, 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 businesses 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. Prohibits the transmission of information obtained during a consultative visit to representatives of the Secretary engaged in enforcement. Directs the Secretary to establish education programs to inform employers and employees of the hazards in particular industries. Authorizes the appropriation of funds through fiscal year 1979 for the purposes of this Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 2506 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 26 January 1977
Excludes institutions of higher education and vocational schools from participating in the reduced-interest student loan insurance program under the Higher Education Act of 1965 unless such institutions or schools carry out a refund policy prescribed by the Act. Prohibits any educational institution or vocational school from receiving Federal financial assistance under the Higher Education Act of 1965 unless the refund policy of such institution is disclosed to its students prior to payment of tuition.
Bill· HRH.R. 2488 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 26 January 1977
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. 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.
Bill· HRH.R. 2449 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 26 January 1977
Commission on School Integration Act - Establishes a 13 member Commission on School Integration for the purpose of studying specified aspects of school integration, including: (1) the goals of racial integration and the effectiveness of methods used to achieve it; and (2) the impact of compulsory integration achieved through the use of busing. Directs that one member of the Commission be appointed by each chief judge of the 11 United States Court of Appeals circuits, the remaining two members to be appointed by the Chief Justice of the United State Supreme Court. Makes provisions for pay, travel expenses, and staffing for the Commission. Details the powers of the Commission. Requires the Commission to transmit to the President and Congress a report not later than one year after the Commission's organization. Terminates the Commission 90 days after submission of such report.
Bill· HRH.R. 2458 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 26 January 1977
Surplus School Conservation Act - Directs the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to make grants to local agencies to pay the costs of renovating closed school buildings so they may be converted for other educational and social purposes. Suggests purposes for which conversion grants may be extended, including: (1) community centers; (2) senior citizen centers; (3) day care centers; (4) vocational schools; (5) medical facilities; and (6) recreational centers. Sets forth application requirements which local agencies must complete including: (1) structuring a plan for renovation of the closed school building; (2) estimating costs of such renovation; and (3) demonstrating to the Secretary's satisfaction sufficient financial ability to carry out the provisions of such plan. States that the amount of a grant under this Act shall be 80 percent of the estimated cost of renovation. Requires local agencies which receive a grant for more than the actual cost of renovation to return such surplus money to the Secretary. Sets priorities to be followed by the Secretary in approving applications for grants under this Act including: (1) an application for renovating a closed school building in a school district whose current school enrollments have decreased by ten percent or more from the enrollments of the previous school year, and (2) an application for renovating a closed school building which is not being utilized for any educational or social service purpose at the time of application. Directs the Secretary to serve as a national clearinghouse to local agencies by providing information on feasible alternative uses for closed school buildings. Prohibits the distribution of more than ten percent of the funds appropriated by Congress for the program for grants in any fiscal year. Requires the Secretary to prepare and submit to the President and Congress: (1) a yearly report listing local agencies which received grants and the purposes for which such grants were made; and (2) a detailed evaluation of the effectiveness of the program based on cost analysis and a survey of school closure problems to be submitted at the end of three years.
Bill· HRH.R. 2398 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 26 January 1977
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.
Bill· HRH.R. 2348 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 24 January 1977
Authorizes the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare to make grants to States and local communities to pay for the cost of glaucoma detection eye examinations administered by nonprofit or public agencies to residents who are at least 65 years of age.
Bill· SS. 326 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 19 January 1977
Extends the delimiting period within which a veteran must complete a program of education when such veteran can demonstrate a compelling reason for his or her inability to complete a program within the delimiting period otherwise applicable.
Bill· HRH.R. 2217 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 19 January 1977
Establishes the Department of Education within the Executive branch of the Federal Government to take over specified functions of the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare and all of the functions of the United States Office of Education.