HJRES 74 · 96th Congress · Education

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to prohibit compelling the attendance of a student in a public school other than the public school nearest the residence of such student.

Introduced 1979-01-15· Sponsored by Rep. Mottl, Ronald M. [D-OH-23]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
Committee
3
House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Measure failed of passage in House, roll call #374 (209-216).(1979-07-24)

Recorded Votes

FailedHouse · 1979-07-24
Yea 209Nay 216
PassedHouse · 1979-07-24
Yea 209Nay 216

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits compelling a student to attend a public school other than the one nearest his residence which is located within the school district in which the student resides and which provides the course of study pursued by such student. Grants Congress the power to enforce by appropriate legislation the provisions of this amendment, and to insure equal educational opportunities for all students wherever located.…

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Cosponsors (20)

6 Democrats14 Republicans