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Download full textCongress of the U.S., Washington, DC. House Committee on Education and Labor. – 1986
The hearing features statements and related materials on the Employment Opportunities for Disabled Americans Act of 1985, which would include authorization for continued payment of Social Security Insurance benefits to individuals who work despite severe medical impairment. The bill would also establish demonstration grant programs for employment…
Descriptors: Demonstration Programs, Disabilities, Employment, Federal Aid
Congress of the U.S., Washington, DC. – 1975
Presented is the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (Public Law 93-247) which was enacted on January 31, 1974 and amended on January 3, 1975. Described are the activities of the national center which would include an annual research summary; an information clearinghouse; provision of training materials and technical assistance; research into…
Descriptors: Child Abuse, Child Neglect, Definitions, Demonstration Programs
Congress of the U.S., Washington, DC. Senate Committee on Labor and Human Resources. – 1986
The report to the Senate on S. 2345, The Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) Service Coordination Act of 1986, recommends passage of this bill, an amendment to the Public Health Service Act, which would authorize appropriations of $40,000,000 in grants during fiscal year 1987 for demonstration projects providing such services for AIDS…
Descriptors: Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome, Demonstration Programs, Federal Aid, Federal Legislation
National Center on Child Abuse and Neglect (DHEW/OHD), Washington, DC. – 1976
Listed are approximately 160 federally supported projects (completed or current) directly related to child abuse and neglect. Provided for each listing are grant number, name of the project, a brief description of the project, a contact name and address, project dates, and the amount of funding. Types of grants and contracts include demonstration…
Descriptors: Child Abuse, Child Neglect, Demonstration Programs, Directories
PDF pending restorationCongress of the U.S., Washington, DC. House Committee on Education and Labor. – 1992
This document presents testimony examining issues concerning the education of students with deafness and exploring ways to strengthen federal legislation to ensure an appropriate quality education for these students. The hearing focuses specifically on reauthorization of the Education of the Deaf Act, which authorizes funding for Gallaudet…
Descriptors: Deafness, Demonstration Programs, Educational Legislation, Educational Methods
Congress of the U.S., Washington, DC. Senate. – 1984
These recommendations are made by a Committee of Conference to amend the Older Americans Act of 1965. The committee, composed of members of both the House of Representatives and Senate, recommends changes in the amendment proposed by the House to the Senate bill to extend the authorization of appropriations for, and to revise, the Act. (The Senate…
Descriptors: Age Discrimination, Aging (Individuals), American Indians, Community Programs
National Advisory Council on Indian Education, Washington, DC. – 1989
This report outlines the activities of the National Advisory Council on Indian Education (NACIE), and presents statistics and information on Indian schools and educational programs. Parts I and II describe NACIE and its functions and activities for fiscal year 1988--advising Congress on Indian education laws, reviewing applications for grants and…
Descriptors: Advisory Committees, Alaska Natives, American Indian Education, American Indians
Federal Register (Highlights), 1976
Reported are the final regulations governing programs and projects for special education needs of gifted and talented children and youth pursuant to section 404 of Public Law 93-380. Summarized are the purpose of the regulations and comments and responses to the regulations, including changes. Presented are major provisions and assessment criteria…
Descriptors: Demonstration Programs, Educational Programs, Exceptional Child Education, Federal Aid
Congress of the U.S., Washington, DC. House Committee on Science, Space and Technology. – 1992
The House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology recommends that the Scientific and Technical Education Act of 1992 be passed as amended. In order to improve scientific and technical education at associate-degree-granting colleges, the bill authorizes the Director of the National Science Foundation (NSF) to make grants to institutions for the…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Demonstration Programs, Federal Aid, Federal Legislation
Cheek, John W.; Creel, Barbara – 1991
This report outlines the activities of the National Advisory Council on Indian Education (NACIE) for fiscal year 1990, and presents statistics and information on Indian schools and educational programs. Parts I and II describe NACIE and its activities: advising the Secretary of Education and Congress on the development of educational regulations…
Descriptors: Advisory Committees, Alaska Natives, American Indian Education, American Indians
Congress of the U.S., Washington, DC. Senate Committee on Labor and Human Resources. – 1991
This document comprises a bill introduced in the U.S. Senate to make demonstration grants to eligible entities to improve the educational performance of at-risk students. The proposed legislation, which, if enacted, is to be called the "Link-up for Learning Demonstration Grant Act," is also intended to foster planning, coordination, and…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Access to Education, Compensatory Education, Demonstration Programs
Congress of the U.S., Washington, DC. House Committee on Energy and Commerce. – 1985
A bill amending the Public Health Service Act (Title VIII) to extend programs of assistance for nurse education is addressed in this congressional report. After briefly reviewing the background and need for the legislation, a section-by-section analysis is presented. H.R. 2370 extends for 3 years the following programs in nurse education: special…
Descriptors: Clinical Experience, Construction Programs, Contracts, Demonstration Programs
Office of Education (DHEW), Washington, DC. Office of Indian Education. – 1980
The pamphlet explains the Indian Education Act of 1972 as a congressional declaration of policy in recognition of the special educational needs of Indian students in the United States and answers questions concerned with the functions and results of the declaration. The topic "Who is served?" identifies the American Indian and Alaska…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Alaska Natives, American Indian Education, American Indians
Ganzglass, Evelyn – New Directions for Education and Work, 1978
The Youth Employment and Demonstration Projects Act (YEDPA) earmarks funds and authorizes a range of innovative programs and projects related to the problem of youth employment and youth's transition to work. Early implementation of the act and the resulting programs and projects are examined. (Author/JMD)
Descriptors: Career Education, Community Involvement, Cooperative Education, Credits
Congress of the U.S., Washington, DC. Senate Committee on Labor and Human Resources. – 1985
The text presents a compilation of three recently reauthorized Federal laws providing services to persons with disabilities: the Education of the Handicapped Act (amended by the 98th Congress through Public Law 98-199); the Rehabiliation Act of 1973 (amended by the 98th Congress through Public Law 98-221), and the Developmental Disabilities Act of…
Descriptors: Adults, Civil Rights, Demonstration Programs, Developmental Disabilities
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