Booker T. Washington Leadership Institute Act of 1999

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Booker T. Washington Leadership Institute Act of 1999 - Authorizes the Secretary of Education to award a grant to Hampton University at Hampton, Virginia, for the establishment of the Booker T. Washington Leadership Institute. Directs the Institute to: (1) generate resources, improve teaching, enhance curriculum development, and further the knowledge and understanding of students about national and international social, political, and economic issues that impact the quality of life; (2) increase the awareness of the importance of leadership and cross-cultural communications, enhance the cognitive and developmental skills of young people to support their ability to define and rethink the major problems of our times, and further analyze, synthesize, and evaluate solutions and resolutions; (3) develop leaders for the 21st century in politics, education, and business; (4) create library and research facilities for the collection and compilation of research materials for use in carrying out Institute programs; (5) sponsor classes, programs, community service activities, and research projects for middle school, high school, and college students who have demonstrated the desire and willingness to lead others, to assist such students to learn and discuss strategies to make change, enhance and develop their leadership skills, and gain new perspectives on cross-cultural communication; (6) conduct scholarly research on national and international issues and share the results of such research with decisionmakers and legislators; and (7) develop an international educational exchange that assists students of all backgrounds and ages in learning about cross-cultural communication and leadership skills. Authorizes appropriations.

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• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 17 November 1999

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  Introduced in House · EN · 17 November 1999

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 17 November 1999

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