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H.R. 4574 (101st)

Access to Education for Economic Security Act of 1990

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Introduced

19 April 1990

Last action

1 May 1990 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Housing and Community Development.

Sponsors

Rep. Slaughter, Louise McIntosh [D-NY-25], Rep. Miller, George [D-CA-11], Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY], Rep. Bonior, David E. [D-MI-10], Del. Fauntroy, Walter E. [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Towns, Edolphus [D-NY-10], Rescom. Fuster, Jamie B. [D-PR-At Large], Rep. Matsui, Robert T. [D-CA-5], Rep. Atkins, Chester G. [D-MA-5], Rep. Poshard, Glenn [D-IL-22], Rep. Pelosi, Nancy [D-CA-11], Rep. Gray, William H., III [D-PA-2], Sen. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA], Rep. Levine, Mel [D-CA-27], Rep. Foglietta, Thomas M. [D-PA-1], Rep. Wolpe, Howard E. [D-MI-3], Rep. Dwyer, Bernard J. [D-NJ-6], Rep. Unsoeld, Jolene [D-WA-3], Rep. Roybal, Edward R. [D-CA-25], Rep. Kostmayer, Peter H. [D-PA-8], Rep. Lewis, John [D-GA-5], Rep. Moody, Jim [D-WI-5], Rep. Engel, Eliot L. [D-NY-16], Rep. Lehman, William [D-FL-17], Rep. AuCoin, Les [D-OR-1], Rep. Owens, Major R. [D-NY-11]

Subjects

Education

Source updated

26 August 2025

Education

Summary

Access to Education for Economic Security Act of 1990 - Amends the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act (the Act) to declare that homelessness alone should not be sufficient reason to separate students from the mainstream school environment. Revises the program of grants for State activities for the education of homeless children and youth. Increases grant amounts and extends the authorization of appropriations. Permits preschools to receive exemplary grants for education of the homeless and extends the authorization of appropriations for such grants. Establishes a program of demonstration grants for educational success. Directs the Secretary of Education (the Secretary) to make such grants to State and local educational agencies (LEAs) for support services for homeless children and youths to ensure their successful education in preschools and elementary and secondary schools. Authorizes appropriations. Directs the Secretary to: (1) provide support and technical assistance to State educational agencies to carry out their responsibilities; and (2) determine whether State laws, regulations, policies, and practices described in their plans adequately address the educational problems of homeless children and youths. Requires that comprehensive homeless assistance plans include: (1) certain information relating to homeless school-aged children and youths; and (2) an assurance that welfare authorities and other agencies responsible for placing homeless families in temporary accommodations will consider the need to minimize disruption of the education of the children or youths.

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Timeline

  1. 19 April 1990

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Banking, Finance + Urban Affrs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 19 April 1990

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 19 April 1990

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 1 May 1990

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Housing and Community Development.

    Source: Committee

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