legislation: 96-sjres-70

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96-sjres-70 96 sjres 70 National Commission on Literacy Act Education 1979-05-02 1979-05-02 Referred to Senate Committee on Governmental Affairs. Senate Sen. McGovern, George [D-SD] SD D M000452 4 National Commission on Literacy Act - Establishes the National Commission on Literacy whose members shall be appointed by the President and representative of the following areas: (1) State, local, and Federal personnel from educational institutions; (2) public and private library personnel; (3) minority groups; (4) labor, business, and industry; (5) Members of Congress; and (6) experts in elementary and adult education. Directs the Commission to define illiteracy and investigate programs and policies, both public and private, which relate to literacy and illiteracy. Directs the Commission to report to the President and Congress its findings and recommendations not later than 18 months after its first meeting. Terminates such Commission 180 days after submission of its final report. 2025-09-02T13:55:29Z  

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