HR 2608 · 95th Congress · Education

Lifetime Learning Act

Introduced 1977-01-27· Sponsored by Rep. Patterson, Jerry M. [D-CA-38]· 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.(1977-01-27)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Lifetime Learning Act - Amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to establish the Office of Lifetime Learning within the Office of Education to encourage the expansion of lifetime learning programs. Defines lifetime learning program as any activity designed to meet the changing educational needs of Americans throughout their lives. Authorizes appropriations through fiscal year 1981 to carry out the provisions of this Act. Authorizes the Commissioner of Education to create activities or to fund existing activities to provide for lifetime learning programs. Requires the Commissioner to submit annual reports to the President and Congress setting forth the programs assisted under this Act. Directs the Commissioner to submit a report to be known as the Lifetime Learning Report to Congress, such report to summarize the activities and accomplishments under this Act.…

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