HR 12620 · 94th Congress · Education

Elementary and Secondary Career Education Act

Introduced 1976-03-18· Sponsored by Rep. Blouin, Michael [D-IA-2]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on Education and Labor.(1976-03-18)

Plain Language Summary

[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 17, bears to the total population of all the States, aged five to 17. Provides that States must apply to the Commissioner of Education for funds, giving stipulated assurances relating to the use and management of such funds. Requires States, in administering expenditures under this Act, to develop a program for evaluating the progress of each school in the State in providng career education. 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 pu…

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1 Democrat