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National Diffusion Network Act

Introduced: January 3, 1985 See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 99th Congress (1985–1986) 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.
 Everywhere this bill has been 5 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Apr 24, 1986
See H.R.2246.
Mar 4, 1985
Referred to Subcommittee on Select Education.
Mar 4, 1985
Referred to Subcommittee on Elementary, Secondary and Vocational Education.
Jan 3, 1985
Referred to House Committee on Education and Labor.
Jan 3, 1985
Introduced in House
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

National Diffusion Network Act - Directs the Secretary of Education to carry out a program to promote the use of exemplary educational programs, products, and practices to interested elementary and secondary schools. Requires the Secretary to provide information, materials, training, technical assistance, and evaluations. Authorizes the Secretary to make grants to, and contracts with, public and nonprofit private educational institutions and organizations to carry out such program.

Declares that such program shall be deemed to be a continuation of the National Diffusion Network for which provision is made under the Education Consolidation and Improvement Act of 1981. Directs the Secretary to allocate funds available under such Act to such program. Authorizes additional appropriations, if necessary, to carry out such program in FY 1986 through 1989.

What's happening now April 24, 1986

See H.R.2246.

 Related & companion bills 2
  • HR 2246 Related bill Education Research and Statistics Amendments of 1986
  • S 1064 Identical bill National Diffusion Network Act
 Committees of jurisdiction 3
 Cosponsors 2
All 2 Democratic 1 Republican 1
R
Smith, Christopher H.
New Jersey · Mar 26, 1985
 D
Kaptur, Marcy
Ohio · Mar 7, 1985
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 147: National Diffusion Network Act. 99th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/99-HR-147/
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