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S. 2450 (100th)

Business and Citizen School Volunteers of America Act of 1988

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Introduced

27 May 1988

Last action

8 June 1988 · Referred

Status

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

Sponsors

Sen. Chiles, Lawton [D-FL], Sen. Shelby, Richard C. [R-AL], Sen. Burdick, Quentin N. [D-ND], Sen. Durenberger, Dave [R-MN], Sen. Inouye, Daniel K. [D-HI], Sen. Moynihan, Daniel Patrick [D-NY], Sen. Sanford, Terry [D-NC], Sen. Nickles, Don [R-OK], Sen. Mikulski, Barbara A. [D-MD], Sen. Bingaman, Jeff [D-NM], Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV], Sen. Stevens, Ted [R-AK], Sen. Danforth, John C. [R-MO], Sen. Harkin, Tom [D-IA], Sen. Wilson, Pete [R-CA]

Subjects

Education

Source updated

28 August 2025

Education

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Summary

Business and Citizen School Volunteers of America Act of 1988 - Directs the Secretary of Education (the Secretary) to make grants to eligible partnerships to assist elementary and secondary schools in organizing, promoting, and utilizing volunteers in such schools. (Defines eligible partnership as a volunteer program development agreement between: (1) an elementary or secondary school, State educational agency (SEA), and/or local educational agency (LEA); and (2) a government agency, nonprofit organization, institution of higher education, and/or business concern.) Directs the Secretary to consult with the National School Volunteer Program, Incorporated, in establishing criteria for making such grants and in prescribing regulations under this Act. Sets forth authorized uses of funds under this Act. Sets forth grant application requirements. Directs the Secretary to establish a National Center for Leadership in School Volunteer and Partnership Programs, through grants to or contracts with an entity, such as the National School Volunteer Program, Incorporated, which is experienced in and has as its primary purpose assisting school volunteer programs. Requires the Center to: (1) serve as a resource center; (2) train volunteers; (3) conduct an annual survey of volunteer programs; (4) evaluate volunteer programs; and (5) perform any of its functions through contracts with the various types of entities included under eligible partnerships. Requires that at least 20 percent of funds under this Act in any fiscal year be used for Center activities. Sets forth priorities in the grant approval process. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1989 through 1993 to carry out this Act.

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Timeline

  1. 27 May 1988

    Introduced

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

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 27 May 1988

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 8 June 1988

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Education, Arts, Humanities.

    Source: Committee

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