HR 4591 · 96th Congress · Education

An act to make technical corrections and miscellaneous amendments in certain education laws contained in the Education Amendments of 1978, and for other purposes.

Introduced 1979-06-22· Sponsored by Rep. Perkins, Carl Dewey [D-KY-7]· House

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Latest: Public Law 96-46.(1979-08-06)

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[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends the Education Amendments of 1978 with regard to locally-operated educational programs to redefine school district advisory council membership requirements and to require specified information to be provided to such council, and to a member upon request (presently requires information to be provided automatically to each council member). Revises the authorization formula for State educational leadership resources. Establishes an allotment formula for such funds providing that: (1) each State shall receive allotments equal to those provided in fiscal year 1973; and (2) additional appropriations shall be awarded as the Commissioner of Education deems appropriate. Requires that a local educational agency applying for emergency school aid be given notice and opportunity to amend its application before final disapproval of any such request. Prohibits grants to a local educational agency to operate a community education program being conducted by another public agency unless there is collaboration between such agencies. Extends the deadline dates for interim reports to Congress regarding elementary and secondary school financing from December 31, 1979, and 1980, to December 31, 198…

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