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H.R. 3928 106th Congress House

Eating Disorders Awareness, Prevention, and Education Act of 2000

Official title: To amend title VI of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to raise awareness of eating disorders and to create educational programs concerning the same, and for other purposes.

Introduced: March 23, 2000 See on congress.gov
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May 24, 2000
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.
Mar 15, 2000
Referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Mar 15, 2000
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 Latest action May 24, 2000

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service
Eating Disorders Awareness, Prevention, and Education Act of 2000 - Amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to revise title VI (Innovative Education Program Strategies) part C (Local Innovative Education Programs) to include, among authorized uses of innovative assistance funds, programs to: (1) improve identification of students with eating disorders; (2) increase awareness of such disorders among parents and students; and (3) train educators with respect to effective eating disorder prevention and assistance methods.

Directs the Secretary of Education to carry out a program to broadcast public service announcements to improve public awareness, and to promote the identification and prevention, of eating disorders. Requires consultation with the Secretary of Health and Human Services and the National Institutes of Health.

Requires the National Center for Education Statistics and the National Center for Health Statistics to: (1) study the impact eating disorders have on educational advancement and achievement; (2) report on current State and local programs to educate youth on the dangers of eating disorders; and (3) recommend Federal, State, and local measures that could be undertaken.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 3
 Cosponsors 5
All 5 Democratic 3
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Baldwin, Tammy
Wisconsin · Jun 23, 2000
SANDLIN, MAX
· May 11, 2000
DEUTSCH, PETER
· Apr 11, 2000
 D
Bishop, Sanford D.
Georgia · Mar 23, 2000
 D
Schakowsky, Janice D.
Illinois · Mar 23, 2000
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