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H.R. 4463 (99th)

Effective Schools and Even Start Act

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Introduced

20 March 1986

Last action

18 June 1986 · Introduced

Status

Committee on Labor and Human Resources requested executive comment from Education Department, OMB.

Sponsors

Rep. Hawkins, Augustus F. [D-CA-29], Rep. Goodling, William F. [R-PA-19], Rep. Ford, William D. [D-MI-15], Rep. Jeffords, James M. [R-VT-At Large], Rep. Clay, William (Bill) [D-MO-1], Rep. Gunderson, Steve [R-WI-3], Rep. Biaggi, Mario [D-NY-10], Rep. Chandler, Rod D. [R-WA-8], Rep. Murphy, Austin J. [D-PA-22], Rep. Tauke, Thomas Joseph [R-IA-2], Rep. Kildee, Dale E. [D-MI-7], Rep. Fawell, Harris W. [R-IL-13], Rep. Martinez, Matthew G. [D-CA-30], Rep. Owens, Major R. [D-NY-12], Rep. Boucher, Rick [D-VA-9], Rep. Hayes, Charles A. [D-IL-1], Rep. Perkins, Carl C. [D-KY-7], Rep. Bruce, Terry L. [D-IL-19], Rep. Solarz, Stephen J. [D-NY-13], Rep. Dymally, Mervyn M. [D-CA-31], Rep. Eckart, Dennis E. [D-OH-11], Rep. Atkins, Chester G. [D-MA-5], Rep. Obey, David R. [D-WI-7], Rep. Anderson, Glenn M. [D-CA-32], Rep. Towns, Edolphus [D-NY-11], Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-7], Rep. Hall, Tony P. [D-OH-3], Rep. Matsui, Robert T. [D-CA-3], Rep. Boggs, Corinne C. (Lindy) [D-LA-2], JOHN CONYERS, Rep. Burton, Sala [D-CA-5], Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4], Rep. Wheat, Alan [D-MO-5], Rep. Rahall, Nick J., II [D-WV-4], Rep. Edwards, Don [D-CA-10], Rep. Fazio, Vic [D-CA-4], Rep. Chappie, Eugene A. [R-CA-2], Rep. Mineta, Norman Y. [D-CA-13], Rep. Lloyd, Marilyn [D-TN-3], Rep. Rodino, Peter W., Jr. [D-NJ-10], Rep. Savage, Gus [D-IL-2], Rep. Torres, Esteban Edward [D-CA-34], Rep. Scheuer, James H. [D-NY-11], Rep. Horton, Frank J. [R-NY-34], Rep. Lehman, William [D-FL-13], Steny Hoyer, Rep. Lagomarsino, Robert J. [R-CA-19], Rep. Coleman, E. Thomas [R-MO-6]

Subjects

Education

Source updated

21 July 2025

Education

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Summary

Effective Schools and Even Start Act - Requires each State receiving an allotment under a certain provision of the Education Consolidation and Improvement Act of 1981 after enactment of this Act to use a specified portion of such allotment to: (1) plan for, and review proposed changes in, effective schools programs; (2) implement and support effective schools programs; (3) obtain technical assistance and consultant services with respect to effective schools programs from qualified nonprofit educational organizations; (4) design, develop, and publish educational materials on effective schools programs; (5) develop and implement data collection and analysis systems concerning effective schools programs; (6) promote State and local educational agency awareness of effective schools information; (7) conduct evaluations of effective schools programs; and/or (8) otherwise identify and disseminate information concerning exemplary effective schools programs. Requires the Secretary of Education (the Secretary) to provide assistance in order to inform State educational agencies of the requirements of this Act and to help such agencies comply with such requirements. Requires the Secretary to make grants from specified funds appropriated pursuant to the Education Consolidation and Improvement Act of 1981 and the Adult Education Act to provide a program of adult literacy training which includes involving parents and children together in an effort to enhance the likelihood of educational achievement. Sets forth the elements to be included in such program. Defines an eligible program participant as a parent or child (aged three to seven) from a family: (1) that includes a parent who is eligible for participation in an adult basic education program under the Adult Education Act; and (2) that resides with a child (aged three to seven) in a certain type of school attendance area. Declares that any agency that operates an adult basic education program and serves an area which has an especially high concentration of children from low-income families is eligible to apply for a grant under the Even Start program. Sets forth the requirements for a grant application. Requires that two-thirds of the applications selected for final review shall be from urban areas and one-third shall be from rural areas. Provides for the creation of a review panel to make the final selection of grant recipients. Requires any State educational agency required to use funds for an effective school program to amend its application under a specified section of the Education Consolidation and Improvement Act of 1981 to reflect the activities to be conducted with such funds. Requires such a State educational agency and an Even Start program applicant who has been selected to receive funding to enter into a program agreement with the Secretary. Sets forth the information to be included in such agreements. Requires the Secretary to analyze the effective schools programs conducted pursuant to this Act and report to the Congress on such programs by September 30, 1989. Requires the Secretary to provide for annual evaluations of the effectiveness of Even Start programs in providing specified services. Requires the results of the evaluations to be submitted to the national diffusion network for possible dissemination.

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Timeline

  1. 20 March 1986

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Education and Labor.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 20 March 1986

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 20 March 1986

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 14 April 1986

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Elementary, Secondary and Vocational Education.

    Source: Committee

  5. 16 April 1986

    Committee

    Executive Comment Requested from Education.

    Source: Committee

  6. 17 April 1986

    Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Source: Committee

  7. 21 April 1986

    Committee

    Executive Comment Received From Education.

    Source: Committee

  8. 13 May 1986

    Committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended).

    Source: Committee

  9. 13 May 1986

    Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  10. 11 June 1986

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  11. 11 June 1986

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended).

    Source: Committee

  12. 16 June 1986

    Calendars

    Placed on Union Calendar No: 378.

    Source: Calendars

  13. 16 June 1986

    Reported

    Reported to House (Amended) by House Committee on Education and Labor. Report No: 99-640.

    Source: Committee

  14. 16 June 1986

    Reported

    Reported to House (Amended) by House Committee on Education and Labor. Report No: 99-640.

    Source: Committee

  15. 17 June 1986

    Passed

    Passed House (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

  16. 17 June 1986

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in House: Passed House (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

  17. 17 June 1986

    Floor

    Called up by House Under Suspension of Rules.

    Source: Floor

  18. 18 June 1986

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Education.

    Source: Committee

  19. 18 June 1986

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources.

    Source: IntroReferral

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