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Literacy Training Act of 1987

Introduced: April 3, 1987 Introduced by: Grassley, Chuck Republican · Iowa See on congress.gov
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources.
Apr 3, 1987
Introduced in Senate
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Literacy Training Act of 1987 - Amends title IV (Federally Administered Programs) of the Job Training Partnership Act (the Act) to add provisions for a Literacy Training Program.

Authorizes the Secretary of Labor to award grants to and enter into contracts with postsecondary institutions participating in any program pursuant to title II (Training Services for the Disadvantaged) of the Act to establish adult literacy training programs for unemployed, underemployed, and displaced workers.

Limits the amount of any such grant for any two-fiscal year period.

Sets forth required components of literacy training plans to be submitted by eligible postsecondary institutions.

Sets forth authorized uses of funds.

Directs the Secretary to report to the Congress on an evaluation of the literacy training program by October 1, 1989.

Reserves specified amounts for the literacy training program.

What's happening now April 3, 1987

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources.

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