A bill to establish a national commission to study the scientific and technological implications of information technology in education.

Summary

Establishes a National Commission on the Scientific and Technological Implications of Information Technology in Education to conduct studies that include: (1) forecasts of the changes in information technology during the period from 1981 to 2000; (2) forecasts of the need for individuals with computer skills during the period from 1981 to 2000; (3) forecasts of the effect of increased use of computers in education on school financing and local taxation during the period from 1981 to 2000; (4) investigations of the incentives for increasing private sector involvement in the research and development, demonstration, dissemination, and utilization of computers for education purposes; (5) investigations of the costs and benefits of alternative methods of training teachers in the use of computer-based instructional materials; (6) investigations of the status and effectiveness of existing computer-based instructional techniques; (7) research in the application of cognitive psychology and artificial intelligence to computer-based learning; and (8) investigations of the institutional mechanisms for development of exemplary computer-based learning techniques. Authorizes the Commission to enter into contracts with private organizations and education institutions to carry out its duties under this Act. Directs each department, agency, and instrumentality of the Federal Government to furnish the Commission, upon request, such data, reports, services, and other information necessary to carry out its duties. Directs the Commission to transmit a final report of its studies, recommendations, and proposals to the President and Congress within one year after the date on which the Executive Director of the Commission is appointed.

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Timeline

1. 5 June 1979

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on Education and Labor.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 5 June 1979

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 5 June 1979

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

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1 official file

• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 5 June 1979

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Sponsors

• Rep. Scheuer, James H. [D-NY-8] · D · Sponsor
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