S 1373 · 96th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement

Federal Correctional Education Assistance Act

Introduced 1979-06-19· Sponsored by Sen. Pell, Claiborne [D-RI]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
5
Enacted
Latest: Referred to Senate Committee on Labor and Human Resources.(1979-06-19)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Federal Correctional Educational Assistance Act - Authorizes the Commissioner of Education to make grants to State educational agencies to carry out programs of education for adult and juvenile offenders at correctional institutions. Authorizes appropriations for such program for fiscal years 1980-1982. Stipulates that in any fiscal year in which appropriated funds exceed $15,000,000, three percent of such funds shall be allocated for programs of national significance. Stipulates that in any fiscal year in which funds are appropriated under this Act no funds shall be made available under title III of the Elementary and Secondary Act of 1965 relating to correction education. Requires States wishing to receive grants under this Act to submit an application. Sets forth guidelines for such application.…

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