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S. 12 (101st)

Parents as Partners in Learning Act of 1989

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Introduced

25 January 1989

Last action

31 January 1989 · Referred

Status

Committee on Labor and Human Resources requested executive comment from Department of Education, Office of Management and Budget.

Sponsors

Sen. Cranston, Alan [D-CA], Sen. Simon, Paul [D-IL], Sen. Inouye, Daniel K. [D-HI], Sen. Wilson, Pete [R-CA]

Subjects

Education

Source updated

26 August 2025

Education

Summary

Parents as Partners in Learning Act of 1989 - Authorizes the Secretary of Education to make grants for Parents as Partners in Learning (PPL) programs for building effective parent involvement in children's education to improve student achievement. Gives priority to programs which show potential as models and which serve families with the greatest need of assistance. Makes eligible for such grants State or local educational agencies, individual schools, nonprofit private organizations, institutions of higher education, and businesses. Directs the Secretary to establish and operate by grant or contract with a specified kind of nonprofit organization, a National Advisory Center for Parents as Partners in Learning, to provide technical assistance, staff training, and model materials for PPL programs. Directs the Secretary to evaluate such grants annually. Sets forth a gradually declining Federal share of program costs in grant payments. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1990 through 1993.

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Timeline

  1. 25 January 1989

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 25 January 1989

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 31 January 1989

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Education, Arts, Humanities.

    Source: Committee

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