HR 2408 105th Congress House

After School Education and Safety Act of 1997

Official title: To improve academic and social outcomes for students by providing productive activities during after school hours.

Introduced: November 13, 1997 Introduced by: Lofgren, Zoe Democratic · California See on congress.gov

Education Academic performanceAgriculture and FoodAlcohol and youthChild nutrition

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Computer-assisted instructionComputers in educationCrime and Law EnforcementDelinquency preventionDrug abuseDrug abuse preventionDrugs and youthEconomics and Public FinanceEducational counselingElementary and secondary educationElementary educationElementary school studentsElementary schoolsFamiliesFederal aid to educationGangsGiftsGovernment Operations and PoliticsHealthHealth counselingHealth educationLabor and EmploymentParksPublic Lands and Natural ResourcesRecreationSchool health programsScience, Technology, CommunicationsScientific educationSecondary educationSports and RecreationState parksStudent activitiesTechnical educationVocational guidanceVolunteer workers in education

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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

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Latest action September 19, 1997

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

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.

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Committees of jurisdiction 2

Early Childhood, Youth and Families Subcommittee
House of Representatives · subcommittee of Education and Workforce Committee
Education and Workforce Committee
House of Representatives

Cosponsors 7

MCCARTHY, KAREN

· Jul 29, 1998

Sherman, Brad

California · May 6, 1998

McGovern, James P.

Massachusetts · Nov 13, 1997

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