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H.R. 5988 (94th)

A bill to extend the authorization of appropriations for the National Institute of Education, to establish priorities on which the resources of the Institute will be concentrated.

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Introduced

15 April 1975

Last action

15 April 1975 · Introduced

Status

Referred to House Committee on Education and Labor.

Sponsors

Rep. Brademas, John [D-IN-3], Rep. Quie, Albert H. [R-MN-1], Rep. Perkins, Carl Dewey [D-KY-7], Rep. Bell, Alphonzo [R-CA-27], Rep. Thompson, Frank, Jr. [D-NJ-4], Rep. Esch, Marvin L. [R-MI-2], Rep. Eshleman, Edwin D. [R-PA-16], Rep. O'Hara, James G. [D-MI-12], Rep. Peyser, Peter A. [D-NY-23], Rep. Ford, William D. [D-MI-13], Rep. Sarasin, Ronald A. [R-CT-5], Rep. Meeds, Lloyd [D-WA-2], Rep. Buchanan, John [R-AL-6], Rep. Biaggi, Mario [D-NY-19], Sen. Pressler, Larry [R-SD], Rep. Lehman, William [D-FL-17], Rep. Goodling, William F. [R-PA-19], Rescom. Benitez, Jamie [D-PR-At Large], Rep. Blouin, Michael [D-IA-2], Rep. Cornell, Robert J. [D-WI-8], Sen. Simon, Paul [D-IL], Rep. Beard, Edward [D-RI-2], Rep. Zeferetti, Leo C. [D-NY-15], Rep. Hall, Tim L. [D-IL-15], Rep. Daniels, Dominick V. [D-NJ-14]

Subjects

Education

Source updated

21 July 2025

Education

Summary

Revises the General Education Provisions Act to extend the authorization of appropriations for the National Institute of Education and to establish priorities on which the resources of the Institute will be concentrated. Identifies priority research and development areas for the Institute. States that such areas shall include: (1) improvement in student achievement in basic educational skills; (2) overcoming problems related to the financing, productivity, and management of educational institutions; (3) improving the ability of schools to provide equal educational opportunities for individuals from disadvantaged background and women; (4) preparation for persons to enter and progress in careers; and (5) improved dissemination and application of the results of educational research and development. Revises the number of members of National Council on Educational Research required for a quorum, the expiration date for the term of the members; and the continuation of service of a member until his or her successor has been appointed and confirmed. Authorizes the establishment of fellowships at the Institute. Authorizes the appropriation of $80,000,000 annually over a three-year period to carry out the objectives of this Act.

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Timeline

  1. 15 April 1975

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Education and Labor.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 15 April 1975

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 15 April 1975

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

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