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H.R. 4155 99th Congress House

Drug Abuse Education Act of 1986

Official title: A bill to establish a program of Federal grants to States for drug abuse education in elementary and secondary schools.

Introduced: February 6, 1986 See on congress.gov
Education Children and youthDrug abuseDrug abuse preventionDrugs and narcotics
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This bill died when the 99th Congress ended
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
Sep 9, 1986
See H.R.5378.
Mar 4, 1986
Referred to Subcommittee on Select Education.
Mar 4, 1986
Referred to Subcommittee on Elementary, Secondary and Vocational Education.
Feb 6, 1986
Referred to House Committee on Education and Labor.
Feb 6, 1986
Introduced in House
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 Latest action September 9, 1986

See H.R.5378.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Drug Abuse Education Act of 1986 - Requires the Secretary of Education to establish a program of grants to States for drug abuse education in elementary and secondary schools. Lists the State and local educational agency uses of such funds. Restricts the amount States may use for administrative costs.

Provides for: (1) the allotment of such grant funds to States; (2) State application for such grant funds; (3) allocations to local educational agencies; and (4) local application to State educational agencies.

Provides for the equitable participation of children enrolled in private nonprofit elementary and secondary schools in such program.

Requires the Secretary to: (1) collect and disseminate program-related information to State and local educational agencies; (2) provide technical assistance; and (3) identify research and development priorities. Authorizes appropriations for such activities.

Provides that the use of such grant funds is to supplement and not supplant other Federal funds.

Authorizes appropriations for FY 1987 through 1991.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HR 5378 Drug Abuse Education and Prevention Act of 1986
 Committees of jurisdiction 1
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 4155: Drug Abuse Education Act of 1986. 99th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/99-HR-4155/
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