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Voluntary National Service and Education Demonstration Program Act

Introduced: March 23, 1989 See on congress.gov
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Apr 26, 1989
Referred to the Subcommittee on Postsecondary Education.
Mar 23, 1989
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Mar 23, 1989
Introduced in House
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Voluntary National Service and Education Demonstration Program Act of 1989 - Directs the Secretary of Education to carry out a voluntary national service and education demonstration program. Requires participants in such program to: (1) have attained 16 years of age but not 25 years of age; (2) have a certificate of graduation from a secondary school or equivalent or be school dropouts; (3) enter into appropriate agreements with State higher education agencies; and (4) be citizens or lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence. Requires each participant to perform at least two years of community service.

Requires State higher education agencies to apply for participation in the demonstration program through the Secretary. Provides monthly stipends and educational benefits for community service participants. Includes in such benefits 18 months' tuition and stipends for higher education, apprenticeship, or secondary school graduation or equivalent programs.

Requires the Secretary to report annually to the Congress on evaluations of the demonstration program.

Authorizes appropriations for FY 1989 through 1994.

What's happening now April 26, 1989

Referred to the Subcommittee on Postsecondary Education.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Democratic 1
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Pelosi, Nancy
California · May 24, 1989
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