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H.R. 1958 (100th)

Education for Economic Security Amendments of 1987

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Introduced

6 April 1987

Last action

22 April 1988 · Committee

Status

See H.R.5.

Sponsors

Rep. Sawyer, Tom [D-OH-14], Rep. Hawkins, Augustus F. [D-CA-29], Rep. Biaggi, Mario [D-NY-19], Rep. Richardson, Bill [D-NM-3], Rep. Lewis, John [D-GA-5], Rep. Fawell, Harris W. [R-IL-13], Rep. Penny, Timothy J. [D-MN-1], Rep. Owens, Major R. [D-NY-11], Rep. Perkins, Carl C. [D-KY-7], Rep. Lancaster, H. Martin [D-NC-3], Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9], Rep. Byron, Beverly B. [D-MD-6]

Subjects

Education

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28 August 2025

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Summary

Education for Economic Security Amendments of 1987 - Amends the Education for Economic Security Act to rename title II as the Critical Skills Improvement Act of 1987 (which may be cited as the Critical Skills Act). Authorizes the Secretary of Education to make title II grants to States for strengthening the skills of teachers and the quality of instruction in mathematics and science in elementary and secondary schools. Authorizes appropriations for title II for FY 1988 through 1993. Sets forth formulas for title II allocation of funds to States and for within State distribution. Sets forth State and local application requirements. Sets forth provisions for State and local educational agency use of title II funds. Sets forth teacher training activities for which such State and local funds may be used. Sets forth provisions for participation of children and teachers from private schools. Directs the Secretary to provide technical assistance and to develop procedures for State and local program evaluations. Directs the Secretary to submit to the Congress an annual summary of State program evaluations. Reserves certain funds for national programs. Directs the Secretary to make grants for programs of national significance in mathematics and science instruction, giving special consideration to those programs providing special services to historically underserved and underrepresented populations in the fields of mathematics and science.

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Timeline

  1. 6 April 1987

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Education and Labor.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 6 April 1987

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 6 April 1987

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 20 April 1987

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Elementary, Secondary and Vocational Education.

    Source: Committee

  5. 22 April 1988

    Committee

    See H.R.5.

    Source: Committee

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