Education Reorganization Act

Summary

Education Reorganization Act - Establishes a Department of Education headed by a Secretary at cabinet level, to promote the cause and advancement of education throughout the nation. Transfers to the Department of Education the education functions of specified agencies. Authorizes the President to transfer other Federal agency functions to the Department as he determines necessary to carry out the purposes of this Act. Creates a Federal Interagency Committee on Education to assure effective coordination of all Federal programs affecting education. Creates a National Advisory Commission on Education composed of members chosen from among those who have recognized expertise and direct involvement in the field of education, as well as representatives from the general public, industry, and the mass media. Makes the purpose of such Commission to review the administration and operation of Federal education programs, conduct evaluations, and make recommendations for necessary improvements. Directs the Secretary to make annual reports to the President for submission to the Congress. Authorizes the Secretary to make such expenditures as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act. Authorizes the appropriation of such sums as may be necessary to carry out this Act.

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 14 January 1977

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