S 940 · 94th Congress · Counseling

Career Guidance and Counseling Act

Introduced 1975-03-04· Sponsored by Sen. Pell, Claiborne [D-RI]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to Senate Committee on Labor and Public Welfare.(1975-03-04)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Career Guidance and Counseling Act - Title I: General Provisions - States the findings of the Congress relating to the importance to the United States of career development of all individuals. States that all individuals are entitled to support and assistance in achieving self-fulfillment throughout their lives. Authorizes the appropriation of specified amounts for the fiscal years 1976 through 1978 to carry out provisions of this Act. Establishes in the United States Office of Education an Office of Career Guidance and Counseling, which shall be responsible for administering this Act. Establishes a National Advisory Council on Career Guidance and Counseling composed of fifteen members appointed by the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare, for terms of not longer than three years. Directs such Council to advise the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare and the Commissioner of Education with respect to the administration of this Act, and to carry out such other advisory functions as the Council deems appropriate, including the suggestion of policies and strategies to implement the career guidance and counseling concepts embodied in this Act. Directs the Council to condu…

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