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National Center for Adult Literacy Act

Introduced: February 9, 1989 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 4 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Aug 24, 1989
Referred to the Subcommittee on Select Education.
Aug 24, 1989
Referred to the Subcommittee on Elementary, Secondary and Vocational Education.
Feb 9, 1989
Introduced in House
Feb 9, 1989
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

National Center for Adult Literacy Act - Establishes the National Center for Adult Literacy as a nonprofit corporation which will not be an agency or establishment of the Federal Government.

Requires the Center to collect, increase, and disseminate knowledge regarding literacy and basic skills of adults in the United States, including processes, programs, and techniques for literacy and basic skills development. Requires the Center to conduct research, technical assistance and training for government, business, labor, and volunteer groups, policy analysis, and other activities consistent with its purpose, including promotion of literacy initiatives through publicity and other use of the media.

Directs the Center's Board of Directors to report annually to the President and the Congress.

Authorizes appropriations for FY 1990 through 1994.

What's happening now August 24, 1989

Referred to the Subcommittee on Select Education.

 Committees of jurisdiction 3
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Democratic 1