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H.R. 970 101st Congress House

National Center for Adult Literacy Act

Official title: To establish the National Center for Adult Literacy, and for other purposes.

Introduced: May 9, 1989 See on congress.gov
Education Adult educationCorporationsEducational policyEducational research
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Federal aid to adult educationIlliteracyInformation servicesLiteracy programsResearch centers
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It never became law before the 101st Congress (1989–1990) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 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.
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 Latest action August 24, 1989

Referred to the Subcommittee on Select Education.

 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.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 3
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Democratic 1
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Mfume, Kweisi
Maryland · May 9, 1989
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