HR 9968 · 95th Congress · Education

Title I Amendments Act

Introduced 1977-11-03· Sponsored by Rep. Chisholm, Shirley [D-NY-12]· 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.(1977-11-03)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Title I Amendments Act - Title I: Parental Involvement - Amends Title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to increase parental involvement by requiring: (1) increased parental membership in the advisory councils required by such Title; (2) the Commissioner of Education to sponsor parental involvement workshops; and (3) the National Institute of Education to develop model parent involvement training programs. Title II: Administrative Enforcement - Requires: (1) additional compliance assurances from participating States in their applications to the Commissioner for funds under such Act; (2) the Commissioner to make written findings of compliance before approving such applications; (3) participating local educational agencies to develop and implement complaint resolution procedures; and (4) the Commission to provide the Congress with a report at least once a year of enforcement under such Title. Provides procedures for audit and examination of State and local educational agencies receiving funds under such Title. Requires the Commissioner to establish minimum standards for audits. Revises the standards and procedures regarding (1) withholding funds for violations o…

Summarized by Claude AI · Non-partisan · For informational purposes only