S 2360 · 98th Congress · Education

Vocational-Technical Education Quality and Equity Act of 1984

Introduced 1984-02-28· Sponsored by Sen. Chiles, Lawton [D-FL]· Senate

Bill Progress

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House
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Enacted
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources.(1984-02-28)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Vocational-Technical Education Quality and Equity Act of 1984 - Sets forth national priorities which States are to be assisted in addressing under this Act. Lists national priorities under the following two headings: (1) improving the quality of vocational education to meet the needs of a changing economy and labor market; and (2) increasing equity in vocational education by expanding access to programs and providing services to students with specified educational needs. Title I: State Administration, Planning, and Evaluation - Part A: State Administrative Responsibilities - Sets forth requirements relating to the functions of State boards of vocational education. Includes among State board responsibilities: (1) appointment of a State director of vocational education and other personnel to administer this Act; (2) convening and meeting at least four times annually; and (3) submitting the State plan to the State advisory council on vocational-technical education. Requires the State board to assign at least one full-time individual to assist it in specified ways. Directs each State to reserve a specified amount from its basic State grant for State board functions. Sets forth requirem…

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1 Democrat2 Republicans