Lifelong and Continuing Education Act of 1979

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Lifelong and Continuing Education Act of 1979 - Amends title I of the Higher Education Act of 1965: (1) to repeal provisions of such title dealing with community service and continuing education programs, including the National Advisory Council on Extension and Continuing Education; and (2) to establish a new title I "Lifelong and Continuing Education" which is to make education and training opportunities available to all citizens throughout life. Authorizes appropriations for purposes of this Act through fiscal year 1985. Stipulates that ten percent of such appropriated funds shall be used for comprehensive State planning programs. Provides that individual, eligible States shall receive such funds based on population, with a minimum grant of $25,000. Authorizes a State to request that a part of its allotment be transferred to another State for certain purposes. Requires that 75 percent of the appropriations authorized to carry out this Act be available to States, with specified State agreements, for: (1) planning, establishing, and operating educational and career services programs; and (2) grants to institutions and organizations. Sets forth required minimum amounts to be reserve…