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HR 2137 101th Congress House Education Business and social problems Elementary education Federal aid to education Leadership Research centers Secondary education Volunteer workers in education

Business and Citizen School Volunteers of America Act of 1989

Introduced: April 27, 1989 See on congress.gov
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Jun 9, 1989
Referred to the Subcommittee on Elementary, Secondary and Vocational Education.
Apr 27, 1989
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Apr 27, 1989
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Business and Citizen School Volunteers of America Act of 1989 - Authorizes the Secretary of Education to make grants to eligible partnerships to assist elementary and secondary schools in organizing, promoting, and utilizing volunteers in such schools. (Defines an eligible partnership as a volunteer program development agreement between: (1) an elementary or secondary school, State educational agency, and/or local educational agency; and (2) a government agency, nonprofit organization, institution of higher education, and/or business concern.)

Directs the Secretary to establish a National Center for Leadership in School Volunteer and Partnership Programs, through grants to or contracts with a nonprofit organization that operates nationwide and has as its primary purpose assisting school volunteer programs. Requires the Center to: (1) provide technical assistance; (2) train volunteers; (3) conduct an annual survey of volunteer programs; and (4) evaluate volunteer programs.

Authorizes appropriations for FY 1990 through 1994.

What's happening now June 9, 1989

Referred to the Subcommittee on Elementary, Secondary and Vocational Education.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Democratic 1