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After School Education and Safety Act of 1997

Introduced: September 4, 1997 Introduced by: Lofgren, Zoe Democratic · California See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
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Became law
Sep 19, 1997
Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Youth and Families.
Sep 4, 1997
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Sep 4, 1997
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

After School Education and Safety Act of 1997 - Authorizes the Secretary of Education to award after-school education and safety program grants to schools to carry out at least two of the following activities: (1) mentoring programs; (2) academic assistance; (3) recreational activities; and (4) technology training. Allows each school also to carry out any of the following activities: (1) drug, alcohol, and gang prevention activities; (2) health and nutrition counseling; and (3) job skills preparation activities.

Requires the school to provide such grant-assisted activities: (1) only after regular school hours during the school year; (2) in a manner that reflects the specific needs of the population, students, and community to be served; and (3) in a school building or other public facility designated by the school.

Authorizes appropriations.

What's happening now September 19, 1997

Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Youth and Families.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 2
All 2 Democratic 2