S 2915 · 95th Congress · Drug abuse prevention

Alcohol and Drug Abuse Education Amendments

Introduced 1978-04-13· Sponsored by Sen. Hathaway, William D. [D-ME]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
Committee
3
Senate Vote
4
House
5
Enacted
Latest: Measure indefinitely postponed in Senate, H. R. 10569 passed in lieu.(1978-05-23)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Alcohol and Drug Abuse Education Amendments - Amends the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Education Act to emphasize prevention of alcohol and drug abuse in stating congressional purpose and to expand the focus of the Act to include "approaches" to the prevention of alcohol and drug abuse rather than limiting the scope to curricula. Authorizes grants to State and local educational agencies and other nonprofit agencies to establish demonstration projects for determining the most effective methods of alcohol and drug abuse prevention. Requires that at least 25 percent of such grant money for demonstration projects be used for programs in rural areas. Establishes the Office of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Education within the Office of Education. Extends the Act for three years and authorizes appropriations to carry out programs under the Act. Requires that at least 25 percent of the sums appropriated for any fiscal year be used for programs in rural areas.…

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Cosponsors (4)

2 Democrats2 Republicans