S 2459 · 97th Congress · Education

Resources for Handicapped Individuals Act

Introduced 1982-04-29· Sponsored by Sen. Randolph, Jennings [D-WV]· Senate

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Latest: Committee on Labor and Human Resources requested executive comment from Education Department; OMB.(1982-05-13)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Resources for Handicapped Individuals Act - Title I: Helen Keller National Center for Deaf-Blind Youth and Adults - Establishes a Helen Keller National Center for Deaf-Blind Youths and Adults to: (1) provide specialized intensive services for deaf-blind persons; (2) train personnel to provide such services; and (3) conduct applied research, development, and demonstrations relating to communication techniques, teaching methods, aids, and devices, and delivery of services. Requires an annual audit of the Center. Directs the Secretary of Education to ensure that: (1) Center service and training programs are monitored regularly; and (2) Center operation is evaluated annually, with written reports to the President and the Congress submitted by specified deadlines. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1983 for Center operation and maintenance in accordance with guidelines or regulations prescribed by the Secretary. Defines "Helen Keller National Center for Deaf-Blind Youths and Adults" to mean that facility and its affiliated network established pursuant to an agreement approved in 1969 by the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare, and continued pursuant to specified provisions of the…

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Cosponsors (16)

10 Democrats6 Republicans