Department of Education and Manpower Act

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Department of Education and Manpower Act - States that the national interest requires: (1) that adequate recognition be given to the fundamental importance to our society of education and training in its broadest aspect and to the importance within the Federal structure of the agency charged with the responsibility of carrying out Federal policy in education and training; (2) that Federal programs designed to provide financial support for education and training at all levels, to assist in the training and retraining of persons for employment, and to encourage progress in the arts, sciences, and humanities be coordinated and administered in such a manner as to eliminate duplication of effort and conflicting policies and procedures; and (3) that the Federal Government develop a consistent and effective manpower policy which would encompass both short- term and long-range national needs for education and training and would be administered so as to strengthen public and private resources available to meet these needs without interference in or disruption of the responsibilities of State and local school systems or private and public institutions. Establishes at the seat of government a…