A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to prohibit compelling attendance in schools other than the one nearest the residence and to insure equal educational opportunities for all students wherever located.

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15 January 1979

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Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.

Summary

Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits compelling a student to attend a public school other than the one nearest his residence. Grants Congress the power to enforce by appropriate legislation the provisions of this amendment, and to insure equal educational opportunities for all students wherever located.

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summary · EN · 15 January 1979
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Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/96th-congress/house-joint-resolution/20
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