Elementary and Secondary Career Education Act

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Elementary and Secondary Career Education Act - States that the purpose of this Act is to increase the emphasis elementary and secondary schools, both private and public, place on job awareness, exploration, decision-making, and planning. Authorizes the appropriation of specified sums for fiscal years 1976-1980, subject to restrictions, to carry out the provisions of this Act. Allocates funds to each State in the proportion that each State's population, aged five to seventeen, bears to the total population of all the States, aged five to seventeen. Provides that States must apply to the Commissioner of Education for funds, giving stipulated assurances relating to the use and management of such funds. Lists specific activities to which grants may be allocated. Makes provision for a greater proportion of funds to go to agencies responsible for low-income, sparsely populated, or non-English speaking areas. Restricts control of funds provided under this Act, and title to materials, equipment, and property acquired therewith, to a public agency. Prohibits such funds from being commingled with State or local funds. Outlines procedures for payment of funds to the States, and the uses, var…