Citizens for Responsible Education Reform

Fall 1997 Congressional Education Agenda

Education Issues on Congress's Fall Agenda

Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Amendments of 1997 (H.R. 5)
National Commission on the Cost of Higher Education
Education at a Crossroads
Higher Education Authorization Act
Job Training (H.R. 1385)
Juvenile Crime Control and Delinquency Prevention Act (H.R. 1818)
Head Start
NEA Tax Exempt Status/D.C. Appropriations Bill
Vocational-Technical Education (H.R. 1853)
Reading Initiative Passed by voice vote in House, 11/8
Charter Schools Passed in 11/7 House vote, 367-57
PASS A+ Act Democrat-led filibuster successful in the Senate
National Testing Approps. bill passed in 11/7 House vote by 352-65

The Labor/HHS/Education Appropriations Bill debate in the House/Senate Conference Committee concluded the first week of November. A compromise between Congress and the Clinton Administration was reached on 11/5. For further information see the National Testing issues page.

For additional information on the status of legislation or Congressional votes, visit Project Vote Smart, or check the House and Senate rollcall vote updates. Use these resources prior to contacting appropriate public officials or publicly writing or speaking about the issues.

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Citizens for Responsible Education Reform

Fall 1997 Congressional Education Agenda

Education Issues on Congress's Fall Agenda

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