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Educators' and Drug-Exposed Children's Assistance Act

Introduced: November 20, 1991 See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 5 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jan 14, 1992
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.
Dec 30, 1991
Referred to the Subcommittee on Select Education.
Nov 20, 1991
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Nov 20, 1991
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Nov 20, 1991
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Educators' and Drug-Exposed Children's Assistance Act - Amends the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act to establish a program authorizing the Secretary of Education (the Secretary) to make supplemental grants to States for demonstration programs regarding certain drug-exposed infants, toddlers and children. Sets conditions for such grant assistance. Authorizes appropriations.

Amends the Public Health Service Act to require certain national clearinghouse activities relating to drug-exposed children. Directs the Secretary, in conjunction with such clearinghouse activities to provide consultation and technical assistance to educational personnel regarding educational needs of drug-exposed children and recommend effective strategies for assisting such children. Authorizes appropriations.

Authorizes the Secretary to make grants to schools of education at institutions of higher education for development, and instruction in the use of curricula and instructional materials that provide teachers and other personnel with effective strategies for educating drug-exposed children. Gives priority to schools located in or near communities with large numbers or rates with respect to drug abuse problems or drug-exposed infants or preschool or school children. Sets conditions for such grant assistance. Authorizes appropriations.

What's happening now January 14, 1992

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.

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