An act to provide general assistance to local educational agencies for the education of Cuban and Haitian refugee children, to provide special impact aid to such agencies for the education of Cuban and Haitian refugee children and Indochinese refugee children, and to provide assistance to State educational agencies for the education of Cuban and Haitian refugee adults.

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Introduced

29 July 1980

Last action

10 October 1980 · Became law

Status

Public Law 96-422.

Summary

Cuban and Haitian Refugee Education Assistance Act of 1980 - Title I: General Provisions - Defines "Cuban and Haitian refugee adults or children" to mean individuals who are natives of Cuba or Haiti and who were in the United States on or after November 1, 1979. Authorizes lump-sum appropriations for fiscal years 1981-1983 for State educational programs and administrative costs (not exceeding one percent of the total appropriations to the State) under this Act. Provides that such entitlements shall be ratably reduced if sufficient funds are not available. Authorizes up to one percent of the total funds appropriated to all States for Guam, American Samoa, the Virgin Islands, the Northern Mariana Islands, and the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands. Authorizes the Secretary of Education to withhold funds from State educational agencies that fail to meet the requirements of this Act. Sets forth the procedures to be followed in such a situation. Title II: General Assistance for Local Educational Agencies - Directs the Secretary to make payments to State educational agencies for fiscal years 1981-1983 for assistance in providing basic education for Cuban and Haitian refugee children. States that such payments shall be $450 for each such child enrolled in public elementary and secondary schools. Sets forth State application requirements. Requires the Secretary to give notice and opportunity for a hearing before final disapproval of an application. Title III: Special Impact Assistance for Substantial Increases in Refugee Attendance - Directs the Secretary to make payments to State educational agencies for fiscal years 1981-1983 for supplementary public education costs for Cuban and Haitian refugee children in public and private elementary and secondary schools in eligible local educational agencies (based on the number of such children in their jurisdiction). Authorizes: (1) for fiscal year 1981, $750 for each child; (2) for fiscal year 1982, $750 for each new child, and $500 for each child enrolled in 1981; and (3) for fiscal year 1983, $750 for each new child, $500 for a child enrolled in either 1981 or 1982, and $350 for a child enrolled in both 1981 and 1982. Includes within such supplementary services English language instruction, bilingual education, special materials and supplies, additional basic instructional services, and inservice training. Sets forth State application requirements. Requires a State educational agency to give notice and an opportunity for a hearing before final disapproval of a local educational agency's application for such funds. Title IV: Adult Education Programs - Directs the Secretary to make payments to State agencies for fiscal years 1982-1983 for adult education programs for Cubans and Haitians aged 16 or over who are not enrolled in elementary or secondary school. Authorizes $300 for each eligible person. States that such funds may be used for: (1) basic adult education; (2) administrative costs; (3) support services, including guidance and employment counseling; and (4) special projects relating to occupational and job skills. Sets forth State application requirements. Requires the Secretary to give notice and opportunity for a hearing before final disapproval of an application.

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Timeline

29 July 1980
Introduced
Referred to House Committee on Education and Labor.
Source: IntroReferral
29 July 1980
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
29 July 1980
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
1 August 1980
Reported
Reported to House from the Committee on Education and Labor with amendment, H. Rept. 96-1218.
Source: Committee
1 August 1980
Reported
Reported to House from the Committee on Education and Labor with amendment, H. Rept. 96-1218.
Source: Committee
18 August 1980
Passed
Measure passed House, amended.
Source: Floor
18 August 1980
Floor
Measure called up under motion to suspend rules and pass in House.
Source: Floor
18 August 1980
Passed
Passed/agreed to in House: Measure passed House, amended.
Source: Floor
20 August 1980
Introduced
Referred to Senate Committee on Labor and Human Resources.
Source: IntroReferral
23 September 1980
Reported
Reported to Senate from the Committee on Labor and Human Resources with amendment (without written report).
Source: Committee
23 September 1980
Reported
Reported to Senate from the Committee on Labor and Human Resources with amendment (without written report).
Source: Committee
25 September 1980
Floor
Call of calendar in Senate.
Source: Floor
25 September 1980
Passed
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Measure passed Senate, amended.
Source: Floor
30 September 1980
Floor
Measure considered in House.
Source: Floor
1 October 1980
Vote
House agreed to Senate amendments under suspension of rules, roll call #609 (303-94).
Source: ResolvingDifferences
1 October 1980
Vote
Resolving differences -- House actions: House agreed to Senate amendments under suspension of rules, roll call #609 (303-94).
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8 October 1980
President
Measure enrolled in Senate.
Source: President
8 October 1980
Floor
Measure presented to President.
Source: Floor
8 October 1980
President
Measure presented to President.
Source: President
8 October 1980
President
Measure enrolled in House.
Source: President
10 October 1980
President
Public Law 96-422.
Source: President
10 October 1980
President
Signed by President.
Source: President
10 October 1980
Became law
Signed by President.
Source: BecameLaw

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Legal framework · An act to provide general assistance to local educational agencies for the education of Cuban and Haitian refugee children, to provide special impact aid to such agencies for the education of Cuban and Haitian refugee children and Indochinese refugee children, and to provide assistance to State educational agencies for the education of Cuban and Haitian refugee adults. · H.R. 7859 (96th) · US

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An act to provide general assistance to local educational agencies for the education of Cuban and Haitian refugee children, to provide special impact aid to such agencies for the education of Cuban and Haitian refugee children and Indochinese refugee children, and to provide assistance to State educational agencies for the education of Cuban and Haitian refugee adults.

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