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H.J.Res. 253 (96th)

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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Introduced

13 March 1979

Last action

13 March 1979 · Introduced

Status

Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.

Sponsors

Rep. Lloyd, Marilyn [D-TN-3]

Subjects

Rule of law, Education

Source updated

14 June 2021

Rule of law · Education

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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Timeline

  1. 13 March 1979

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 13 March 1979

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 13 March 1979

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

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Documents

1 official file

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