HJRES 309 · 100th Congress · Education

A joint resolution to establish the Speaker's Civic Achievement Awards Program to be administered under the Librarian of Congress to recognize achievement in civic literacy by students, classes, and schools throughout the Nation in grades 5 through 8, and for other purposes.

Introduced 1987-06-10· Sponsored by Rep. Coelho, Anthony Lee [D-CA-15]· House

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Latest: Became Public Law No: 100-158.(1987-11-09)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Authorizes the Librarian of Congress to make grants to the Close Up Foundation to help carry out the Speaker's Civic Achievement Awards Program to recognize achievement in civic literacy by students, classes, and schools in grades five through eight. Provides that the program shall be conducted in cooperation with the National Association of Elementary School Principals. Establishes a National Advisory Committee on the Speaker's Civic Achievement Awards within the Library of Congress to advise the Librarian on the structure and administration of the programs. Sets forth audit requirements for grant applications, payments, and audits. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1988 through 1993.…

Summarized by Claude AI · Non-partisan · For informational purposes only

Cosponsors (15)

9 Democrats6 Republicans