International Constitutional Democracy Act of 1991

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International Constitutional Democracy Act of 1991 - Directs the Secretary of Education (the Secretary), through the Office of Educational Research and Improvement (OERI), to carry out an International Civic Education Exchange Program (the Program). Requires the Program to: (1) make available to Central and Eastern European educators exemplary civic education programs developed in the United States; (2) assist their countries in adapting and implementing such programs; (3) create and implement educational programs for U.S. students which draw upon emerging constitutional democracies' experiences; and (4) provide a means for participating nations' leaders to exchange ideas and experiences in civic education. Authorizes the Secretary to contract with an independent nonprofit educational organization, with specified types of experience, to carry out the Program. Sets forth Program contents for European and U.S. participants, including home stays, other educational exchanges, and international conferences. Requires that the primary participants be leading civic educators, including curriculum and teacher training specialists, scholars in relevant disciplines, and educational policymakers, from the United States and participating Central and Eastern European nations. Authorizes appropriations.

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  summary · EN · 23 May 1991

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