HR 4797 · 94th Congress · Education

Postsecondary Vocational Education Act

Introduced 1975-03-12· Sponsored by Rep. Perkins, Carl Dewey [D-KY-7]· 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.(1975-03-12)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Postsecondary Vocational Education Act - Redefines the term "vocational education" for purposes of the Vocational Education Act of 1963 by stipulating that such term does not include training, retraining, guidance, counseling, instruction, and education of individuals who are sixteen years of age or older and who have graduated from or have left elementary or secondary school. Defines the terms "postsecondary occupational education" and "postsecondary occupational education institution" for purposes of such Act. Requires States to establish separate allotments for vocational education and for postsecondary occupational education in order to be eligible for grants under the Vocational Education Act of 1963. Sets forth the information required on applications by States for funds under such Act. Authorizes States to appeal denials of such applications in accordance with specified procedures. Prohibits States from using such grants to provide vocational education programs for those that have left or completed high school, or for persons who have already entered the labor market. Stipulates that a State may use its postsecondary occupational educational allotment only for postsecondary …

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1 Republican