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Literacy Training Demonstration Act of 1986

Introduced: August 14, 1986 Introduced by: Grassley, Chuck Republican · Iowa See on congress.gov
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Aug 14, 1986
Committee on Labor and Human Resources requested executive comment from Education Department, Labor Department, OMB.
Aug 14, 1986
Referred to Subcommittee on Employment and Productivity.
Aug 14, 1986
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources.
Aug 14, 1986
Introduced in Senate
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Literacy Training Demonstration Act of 1986 - Amends title IV (Federally Administered Programs) of the Job Training Partnership Act (the Act) to add provisions for a Literacy Training Demonstration Program.

Authorizes the Secretary of Labor (the Secretary) to award grants to and enter into contracts with postsecondary institutions participating in any program pursuant to title II (Training Services for the Disadvantaged) of the Act to establish adult literacy training programs for unemployed, underemployed, and displaced workers who are not otherwise served by Federal programs.

Limits the amount of any such grant awarded for FY 1987 and 1988.

Sets forth required components of literacy training plans to be submitted by eligible postsecondary institutions.

Sets forth authorized uses of funds.

Directs the Secretary to report to the Congress on an evaluation of the literacy training demonstration program by October 1, 1988.

Authorizes appropriations for FY 1987 and 1988.

What's happening now August 14, 1986

Committee on Labor and Human Resources requested executive comment from Education Department, Labor Department, OMB.

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