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H.R. 4613 96th Congress House

Educational Research and Planning Act of 1979

Official title: A bill to establish a pilot program to provide partial Federal funding for directors of research and planning of local educational agencies.

Introduced: June 26, 1979 See on congress.gov
Education Educational researchElementary and secondary educationFederal aid to educationPlanningPublic schools
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This bill died when the 96th Congress ended
It never became law before the 96th Congress (1979–1980) 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.
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Jun 26, 1979
Introduced in House
Jun 26, 1979
Referred to House Committee on Education and Labor.
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 Latest action June 26, 1979

Referred to House Committee on Education and Labor.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Educational Research and Planning Act of 1979 - Authorizes the Commissioner of Education to make grants to 40 local educational agencies to promote the establishment of local offices of educational research and planning. Provides that such local agencies shall be selected with consideration being given to: (1) student enrollment; (2) geographic distribution; (3) property values within such agency's area; and (4) urban, suburban, and rural areas.

Sets forth eligibility requirements for such agencies and grant application guidelines.

Provides that each participating local educational agency shall have a director of research and planning to administer and coordinate activities. Sets forth the functions and responsibilities of such directors.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 4613: Educational Research and Planning Act of 1979. 96th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/96-HR-4613/
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