National Education Computer Software Competition Act

Summary

National Educational Computer Software Competition Act - Establishes the Commission for the Advancement of Educational Computer Software. Directs the Commission, to the extent approved in appropriation Acts, to conduct a national competition among computer manufacturers, educators, and other interested parties to develop and demonstrate low-cost, quality educational computer software designed primarily for primary and secondary school classroom use. Directs the Commission to: (1) establish a schedule for such competition according to specified guidelines; (2) judge projects submitted and invite finalists to attend a national educational software and computer fair; and (3) award first and second prizes in each of the categories of science, mathematics, reading, foreign languages, mechanical education, and any other category established by the Commission. Opens the competition to all interested parties without limitation on the number of projects any entrant may enter. Sets forth provisions for Commission membership, Director, and staff. Directs the Commission to report, with recommendations, to the President and Congress within 20 months after its initial meeting. Terminates the Commission 30 days after such report is transmitted. Authorizes appropriations.

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Timeline

1. 26 October 1983

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on Education and Labor.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 26 October 1983

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 26 October 1983

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 4 November 1983

   Referred

   Referred to Subcommittee on Elementary, Secondary and Vocational Education.

   Source: Committee

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 26 October 1983

  Open at official source

Sponsors

• Rep. Skelton, Ike [D-MO-4] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Leland, Mickey [D-TX-18] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Horton, Frank J. [R-NY-29] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Patman, William N. [D-TX-14] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Bevill, Tom [D-AL-4] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Gingrich, Newt [R-GA-6] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Kildee, Dale E. [D-MI-5] · D · Sponsor
• Del. Won Pat, Antonio B. [D-GU-At Large] · D · Sponsor
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