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118-sjres-96 118 sjres 96 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to "Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex in Education Programs or Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance". Education 2024-06-12 2024-06-12 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Senate Sen. Hyde-Smith, Cindy [R-MS] MS R H001079 40   2025-04-21T12:24:17Z  
118-sjres-43 118 sjres 43 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to "Improving Income Driven Repayment for the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program and the Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program". Education 2023-09-05 2023-11-15 Failed of passage in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 - 50. Record Vote Number: 310. Senate Sen. Cassidy, Bill [R-LA] LA R C001075 36   2025-12-05T08:12:30Z  
118-sjres-22 118 sjres 22 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to "Waivers and Modifications of Federal Student Loans". Education 2023-03-27 2023-03-27 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Senate Sen. Cassidy, Bill [R-LA] LA R C001075 47   2025-12-05T08:10:47Z  
117-sjres-60 117 sjres 60 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to "Final Priorities, Requirements, Definitions, and Selection Criteria-Expanding Opportunity Through Quality Charter Schools Program (CSP)-Grants to State Entities (State Entity Grants); Grants to Charter Management Organizations for the Replication and Expansion of High-Quality Charter Schools (CMO Grants); and Grants to Charter School Developers for the Opening of New Charter Schools and for the Replication and Expansion of High-Quality Charter Schools (Developer Grants)". Education 2022-09-08 2022-12-14 Failed of passage in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 - 49. Record Vote Number: 390. Senate Sen. Scott, Tim [R-SC] SC R S001184 24 This joint resolution nullifies a Department of Education rule published on July 6, 2022, concerning final priorities, requirements, definitions, and selection criteria for the Charter Schools Program. 2023-01-10T05:25:31Z  
116-sjres-56 116 sjres 56 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to "Borrower Defense Institutional Accountability". Education 2019-09-26 2020-03-11 Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. Senate Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL] IL D D000563 42 This joint resolution nullifies a rule issued by the Department of Education (ED) on September 23, 2019. The rule revised the process for a student loan borrower to obtain a discharge from a student loan if an institution of higher education misrepresented a material fact. Among other requirements, the 2019 rule requires each borrower to apply to ED for a defense to repayment. However, under the previous 2016 rule, an application could be submitted on behalf of an entire group (e.g., veterans). 2022-11-01T13:49:50Z  
115-sjres-26 115 sjres 26 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to teacher preparation issues. Education 2017-03-02 2017-03-02 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Senate Sen. Sasse, Ben [R-NE] NE R S001197 10 This joint resolution nullifies the "Teacher Preparation Issues" rule finalized by the Department of Education on October 31, 2016. The rule implements requirements related to assessing the quality of teacher preparation programs under title II (Teacher Quality Enhancement) of the Higher Education Act of 1965. 2023-01-11T13:36:09Z  
115-sjres-25 115 sjres 25 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to accountability and State plans under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965. Education 2017-02-28 2017-02-28 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Senate Sen. Alexander, Lamar [R-TN] TN R A000360 9 This joint resolution nullifies the rule finalized by the Department of Education on November 29, 2016, relating to accountability and state plans under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965. 2023-01-11T13:35:50Z  
104-sjres-42 104 sjres 42 A joint resoulution designating the Civil War Center at Louisiana State University as the United States Civil War Center, making the center the flagship institution for planning the sesquicentennial commemoration of the Civil War, and for other purpoes. Education 1995-11-02 1996-05-09 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 397. Senate Sen. Breaux, John B. [D-LA] LA D B000780 3 Designates the Civil War Center located on Raphael Semmes Drive at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, as the United States Civil War Center. Makes the Center and the Civil War Institute of Gettysburg College located at 233 North Washington Street in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, the flagship institutions for planning the sesquicentennial commemoration of the Civil War. 2026-03-24T12:48:03Z  
103-sjres-224 103 sjres 224 A joint resolution designating November 1, 1994, as "National Family Literacy Day". Education 1994-09-27 1994-09-27 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. Senate Sen. Simon, Paul [D-IL] IL D S000423 19 Designates November 1, 1994, as National Family Literacy Day. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
103-sjres-181 103 sjres 181 United Negro College Fund 50th Anniversary Resolution Education 1994-04-14 1994-10-07 Referred jointly to the House Committee on Education and Labor. Senate Sen. Simon, Paul [D-IL] IL D S000423 52 United Negro College Fund 50th Anniversary Resolution - Designates May 8 through 14, 1994, as United Negro College Fund Week. 2025-08-26T13:50:47Z  
103-sjres-178 103 sjres 178 A joint resolution to proclaim the week of October 16 through October 22, 1994 as "National Character Counts Week". Education 1994-03-24 1994-08-19 Became Public Law No: 103-301. Senate Sen. Domenici, Pete V. [R-NM] NM R D000407 61 Designates October 16 through 22, 1994, as National Character Counts Week. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
103-sjres-131 103 sjres 131 A joint resolution designating the week beginning November 14, 1993, and the week beginning November 13, 1994, each as "Geography Awareness Week". Education 1993-09-13 1993-11-17 Became Public Law No: 103-146. Senate Sen. Bradley, Bill [D-NJ] NJ D B001225 58 Designates the weeks beginning November 14, 1993, and November 13, 1994, as Geography Awareness Week. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
103-sjres-106 103 sjres 106 A joint resolution designating July 2, 1993 and July 2, 1994 as "National Literacy Day". Education 1993-06-22 1993-07-01 Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. Senate Sen. Lautenberg, Frank R. [D-NJ] NJ D L000123 37 Designates July 2, 1993, and July 2, 1994, as National Literacy Day. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
103-sjres-88 103 sjres 88 A joint resolution to designate July 1, 1993, as "National NYSP Day". Education 1993-05-06 1993-07-01 Became Public Law No: 103-47. Senate Sen. DeConcini, Dennis [D-AZ] AZ D D000185 59 Designates July 1, 1993, as National NYSP (National Youth Sports Program) Day. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
103-sjres-77 103 sjres 77 A joint resolution to designate the week of April 18, 1993, through April 24, 1993, as "International Student Awareness Week". Education 1993-03-31 1993-03-31 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. Senate Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT] UT R H000338 17 Designates April 18 through 24, 1993, as International Student Awareness Week. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
103-sjres-51 103 sjres 51 A joint resolution designating the week commencing October 3, 1993, as "National Aviation Education Week". Education 1993-02-24 1993-02-24 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. Senate Sen. Durenberger, Dave [R-MN] MN R D000566 7 Designates the week beginning October 3, 1993, as National Aviation Education Week. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
103-sjres-49 103 sjres 49 A joint resolution to designate the week of March 28, 1993, through April 3, 1993, as "Distance Learning Week". Education 1993-02-18 1993-03-29 Referred to the House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. Senate Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA] MA D K000105 57 Designates the week of March 28 through April 3, 1993, as Distance Learning Week. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
103-sjres-21 103 sjres 21 A joint resolution to designate the week beginning September 19, 1993, as "National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week". Education 1993-01-26 1993-10-27 Became Public Law No: 103-118. Senate Sen. Thurmond, Strom [R-SC] SC R T000254 52 Designates the week beginning September 18, 1994, as National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
102-sjres-316 102 sjres 316 A joint resolution to designate the week of November 30 through December 6, 1992 as "National Education First Week". Education 1992-06-16 1992-10-08 Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. Senate Sen. Simon, Paul [D-IL] IL D S000423 52 Designates the week of November 30 through December 6, 1992, as National Education First Week. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
102-sjres-301 102 sjres 301 A joint resolution designating July 2, 1992, as "National Literacy Day". Education 1992-05-12 1992-06-29 Held at the desk. Senate Sen. Lautenberg, Frank R. [D-NJ] NJ D L000123 59 Designates July 2, 1992, as National Literacy Day. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
102-sjres-279 102 sjres 279 A joint resolution designating April 14, 1992, as "Education and Sharing Day, U.S.A". Education 1992-03-25 1992-04-01 Senate passed companion measure H.J.RES. 410 in lieu of this measure by Voice Vote. Senate Sen. Biden, Joseph R., Jr. [D-DE] DE D B000444 13 Designates April 14, 1992, as Education and Sharing Day, U.S.A., the birthday and the start of the 91st year of Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson, leader of the worldwide Lubavitch movement. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
102-sjres-278 102 sjres 278 A joint resolution designating the week of January 3, 1993, through January 9, 1993, as "Braille Literacy Week". Education 1992-03-24 1992-03-24 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. Senate Sen. Dodd, Christopher J. [D-CT] CT D D000388 53 Designates the week of January 3 through 9, 1993, as Braille Literacy Week. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
102-sjres-226 102 sjres 226 A joint resolution designating the week of January 4, 1992, through January 10, 1992, as "Braille Literacy Week". Education 1991-11-06 1992-10-02 Committee on Judiciary. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably. Senate Sen. Dodd, Christopher J. [D-CT] CT D D000388 33 Designates January 4 through 10, 1992, as Braille Literacy Week. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
102-sjres-223 102 sjres 223 A joint resolution to designate "National Stay in School Awareness Day". Education 1991-10-30 1991-10-30 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. Senate Sen. Coats, Daniel [R-IN] IN R C000542 0 Designates October 30, 1992, as National Stay in School Awareness Day. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
102-sjres-209 102 sjres 209 A joint resolution designating the month of March 1992 as "National Computing Education Month". Education 1991-10-02 1991-10-02 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. Senate Sen. Lautenberg, Frank R. [D-NJ] NJ D L000123 15 Declares that the Congress recognizes and supports U.S. leadership in computer software development. Designates March 1992 as National Computing Education Month. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
102-sjres-199 102 sjres 199 A joint resolution to designate the week of October 13 through October 19, 1991 as "National Mentoring Week". Education 1991-09-19 1991-09-19 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. Senate Sen. Chafee, John H. [R-RI] RI R C000269 0 Designates the week of October 13 through 19, 1991, as National Mentoring Week. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
102-sjres-180 102 sjres 180 A joint resolution designating December 1 through 7, 1991, as "Geography Awareness Week". Education 1991-07-16 1991-11-06 Referred to the Subcommittee on Census and Population. Senate Sen. Bradley, Bill [D-NJ] NJ D B001225 11 Designates the week of December 1 through 7, 1991 as Geography Awareness Week. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
102-sjres-146 102 sjres 146 A joint resolution designating July 2, 1991, as "National Literacy Day". Education 1991-05-14 1991-05-14 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. Senate Sen. Lautenberg, Frank R. [D-NJ] NJ D L000123 52 Designates July 2, 1991, as National Literacy Day. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
102-sjres-106 102 sjres 106 A joint resolution to designate the week of April 15 through 21, 1991, as "National Education First Week". Education 1991-03-21 1991-03-21 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. Senate Sen. Kerry, John F. [D-MA] MA D K000148 0 Designates the week of April 15 through 21, 1991, as National Education First Week. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
102-sjres-62 102 sjres 62 A joint resolution to designate the month of March, 1991 and the month of March, 1992, as "Women's History Month". Education 1991-02-05 1991-04-15 Referred to the Subcommittee on Census and Population. Senate Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT] UT R H000338 54 Designates the months of March 1991 and March 1992 as Women's History Month. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
102-sjres-50 102 sjres 50 A joint resolution to designate April 6, 1991, as "National Student-Athlete Day". Education 1991-01-29 1991-02-28 Referred to the Subcommittee on Census and Population. Senate Sen. Bradley, Bill [D-NJ] NJ D B001225 53 Designates April 6, 1991, as National Student-Athlete Day. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
102-sjres-40 102 sjres 40 A joint resolution to designate the period commencing September 8, 1991, and ending on September 14, 1991, as "National Historically Black Colleges Week". Education 1991-01-15 1991-08-06 Became Public Law No: 102-80. Senate Sen. Thurmond, Strom [R-SC] SC R T000254 53 Designates September 8 through 14, 1991, and September 6 through 12, 1992, each as National Historically Black Colleges Week. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
101-sjres-374 101 sjres 374 A joint resolution to declare it to be the policy of the United States that there should be a renewed and sustained commitment to Federal aid to elementary and secondary education. Education 1990-10-03 1990-10-12 Committee on Labor and Human Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably. Senate Sen. Pell, Claiborne [D-RI] RI D P000193 8 Declares it to be U.S. policy that there should be: (1) recognition and commemoration of the 25th anniversary of Federal aid to elementary and secondary education; (2) a renewed, sustained commitment to Federal aid to educating children who are disadvantaged members of special populations, with limited English proficiency, or with handicaps, and illiterate adults; and (3) a specified annual increase in funding for the program for disadvantaged children under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965. 2025-04-21T12:24:17Z  
101-sjres-364 101 sjres 364 A joint resolution to designate the third week of February, 1991, as "National Parents and Teachers Association Week". Education 1990-09-14 1990-11-28 Became Public Law No: 101-643. Senate Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV] NV D R000146 59 Designates the third week of February 1991 as National Parents and Teachers Association Week. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
101-sjres-323 101 sjres 323 A joint resolution designating November 11 through 17, 1990, as "Geography Awareness Week". Education 1990-05-22 1990-10-30 Became Public Law No: 101-469. Senate Sen. Bradley, Bill [D-NJ] NJ D B001225 54 Designates the week of November 11 through November 17, 1990, as Geography Awareness Week. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
101-sjres-320 101 sjres 320 A joint resolution designating July 2, 1990, as "National Literacy Day". Education 1990-05-18 1990-07-06 Became Public Law No: 101-327. Senate Sen. Lautenberg, Frank R. [D-NJ] NJ D L000123 55 Designates July 2, 1990, as National Literacy Day. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
101-sjres-313 101 sjres 313 A joint resolution designating October 3, 1990, as "National Teacher Appreciation Day". Education 1990-05-14 1990-09-25 Became Public Law No: 101-393. Senate Sen. Heflin, Howell [D-AL] AL D H000445 53 Designates October 3, 1990, as National Teacher Appreciation Day. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
101-sjres-292 101 sjres 292 A joint resolution to designate the year 1991 as the "Year of the Lifetime Reader". Education 1990-04-19 1990-04-19 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. Senate Sen. Pell, Claiborne [D-RI] RI D P000193 25 Designates the year 1991 as Year of the Lifetime Reader. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
101-sjres-294 101 sjres 294 A joint resolution to designate May 4, 1990, as "Department of Education Day". Education 1990-04-19 1990-05-09 Referred to the Subcommittee on Census and Population. Senate Sen. Pell, Claiborne [D-RI] RI D P000193 30 Designates May 4, 1990, as Department of Education Day. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
101-sjres-285 101 sjres 285 A joint resolution to designate the period commencing September 9, 1990, and ending on September 15, 1990, as "National Historically Black Colleges Week". Education 1990-04-04 1990-09-20 Became Public Law No: 101-387. Senate Sen. Thurmond, Strom [R-SC] SC R T000254 52 Designates September 9 through 15, 1990, as National Historically Black Colleges Week. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
101-sjres-268 101 sjres 268 A joint resolution to designate April 6, 1990, as "National Student-Athlete Day". Education 1990-03-06 1990-05-11 Referred to the Subcommittee on Census and Population. Senate Sen. Bradley, Bill [D-NJ] NJ D B001225 50 Designates April 6, 1990, as National Student-Athlete Day. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
101-sjres-265 101 sjres 265 A joint resolution commemorating May 18, 1990, as the 25th anniversary of Head Start. Education 1990-03-01 1990-05-04 Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. Senate Sen. Dodd, Christopher J. [D-CT] CT D D000388 24 Commemorates May 18, 1990, as the 25th anniversary of Head Start. 2025-04-21T12:24:17Z  
101-sjres-185 101 sjres 185 A joint resolution designating the week of October 1, 1989, through October 7, 1989, as "National 4-H Awareness Week". Education 1989-07-31 1989-07-31 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. Senate Sen. Levin, Carl [D-MI] MI D L000261 1 Designates October 1 through October 7, 1989, as National 4-H Awareness Week. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
101-sjres-130 101 sjres 130 A joint resolution designating February 11 through February 17, 1990, as "Vocational-Technical Education Week". Education 1989-05-12 1990-02-14 Became Public Law No: 101-245. Senate Sen. Sarbanes, Paul S. [D-MD] MD D S000064 62 Designates the week of February 11 through February 17, 1990, as Vocational-Technical Education Week. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
101-sjres-120 101 sjres 120 A joint resolution to designate the period commencing November 12, 1989, and ending November 18, 1989, as "Geography Awareness Week". Education 1989-05-04 1989-11-03 Became Public Law No: 101-139. Senate Sen. Bradley, Bill [D-NJ] NJ D B001225 59 Designates the week of November 12 through November 18, 1989, as Geography Awareness Week. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
101-sjres-108 101 sjres 108 A joint resolution designating October 3, 1989, as "National Teacher Appreciation Day". Education 1989-04-19 1989-06-15 Referred to the Subcommittee on Census and Population. Senate Sen. Heflin, Howell [D-AL] AL D H000445 54 Designates October 3, 1989, as National Teacher Appreciation Day. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
101-sjres-109 101 sjres 109 A joint resolution to designate the period commencing September 11, 1989, and ending on September 15, 1989, as "National Historically Black Colleges Week". Education 1989-04-19 1989-09-13 Became Public Law No: 101-95. Senate Sen. Thurmond, Strom [R-SC] SC R T000254 53 Designates the period commencing September 11, 1989, and ending September 15, 1989, as National Historically Black Colleges Week. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
101-sjres-102 101 sjres 102 A joint resolution designating September 1989 as "National Library Card Sign-Up Month". Education 1989-04-13 1989-08-04 Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. Senate Sen. D'Amato, Alfonse [R-NY] NY R D000018 36 Designates September 1989 as National Library Card Sign-Up Month. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
101-sjres-96 101 sjres 96 A joint resolution designating July 2, 1989, as "National Literacy Day". Education 1989-04-05 1989-06-30 Became Public Law No: 101-50. Senate Sen. Lautenberg, Frank R. [D-NJ] NJ D L000123 58 Designates July 2, 1989, as National Literacy Day. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
101-sjres-39 101 sjres 39 A joint resolution to designate April 6, 1989, as "National Student-Athlete Day". Education 1989-01-31 1989-03-09 Referred to the Subcommittee on Census and Population. Senate Sen. Bradley, Bill [D-NJ] NJ D B001225 52 Designates April 6, 1989, as National Student-Athlete Day. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
100-sjres-26 100 sjres 26 A joint resolution to authorize and request the President to call a White House Conference on Library and Information Services to be held not later than 1989, and for other purposes. Education 1987-01-21 1987-12-15 Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. Senate Sen. Pell, Claiborne [D-RI] RI D P000193 71 (Measure indefinitely postponed in Senate, H.J. Res. 90 passed in lieu) Title I: White House Conference on Library and Information Services - Authorizes the President to call and conduct a White House Conference on Library and Information Services to develop recommendations for improvement of such services and their public use. Requires such Conference to be held not earlier than September 1, 1989, and not later than September 30, 1991. Requires that the Conference be planned and conducted by the National Commission on Libraries and Information Sciences. Authorizes the Librarian of Congress, the Director of the National Library of Medicine, and the Director of the National Agricultural Library, upon request, to detail personnel to the Commission. Requires the Conference to submit a final report to the President within 120 days following its close. Directs that the final report be made public, and within 90 days after receipt by the President transmitted to the Congress with recommendations. Establishes an advisory committee to assist in planning and conducting the Conference. Includes among its appointed members the Secretary of Education and the Librarian of Congress. Authorizes appropriations. Title II: Constitutional Bicentennial Education Program - Amends the Arts, Humanities, and Museums Amendments of 1985 to increase the authorized appropriations for FY 1989 through 1991 to carry out the education program for the commemoration of the Bicentennial of the Constitution of the United States and the Bill of Rights. Reserves a specified amount of such appropriations for elementary and secondary teacher training and retraining programs in history, geography, and other related disciplines in the social sciences and humanities designed to enhance understanding of the Constitution. Title III: Higher Education Program - Amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to authorize the Secretary of Education to enter into agreements with ten additional institutions of higher education for the income contingent direct lo… 2025-04-21T12:24:17Z  
99-sjres-102 99 sjres 102 National Commission on Illiteracy Act Education 1985-04-03 1985-04-19 Referred to Subcommittee on Education. Senate Sen. Zorinsky, Edward [D-NE] NE D Z000013 28 National Commission on Illiteracy Act - Establishes a National Commission on Illiteracy. Provides for Commission members to be appointed by the President and by specified congressional officers. Directs the Commission to conduct a full and complete study of the causes of illiteracy, including a study of methods of teaching reading and of methods of teacher training relating to classroom reading instruction. Directs the Commission to: (1) assess the factors which contribute to illiteracy; (2) recommend programs and policies for, and the appropriate local, State, and Federal role in, illiteracy prevention; and (3) assemble, analyze, and publicize its findings. Directs the Commission to submit to the President and the Congress: (1) such interim reports as it deems advisable; and (2) within 12 months after its first meeting, a final report of the study and investigation, with recommendations. Sets forth provisions relating to Commission administration, member compensation, and powers. Terminates the Commission 90 days after the submission of its final report. Authorizes appropriations. 2025-08-29T16:33:18Z  
98-sjres-355 98 sjres 355 A joint resolution to designate the week of February 10, 1985, through February 16, 1985, as "National DECA Week". Education 1984-09-25 1984-09-25 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. Senate Sen. Cochran, Thad [R-MS] MS R C000567 0 Designates the week of February 10 through February 16, 1985, as National DECA Week. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
98-sjres-353 98 sjres 353 A joint resolution to designate the week of February 3, 1985, through February 9, 1985, as "National School Guidance and Counseling Week". Education 1984-09-11 1984-09-11 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. Senate Sen. Byrd, Robert C. [D-WV] WV D B001210 3 Designates the week of February 3 through February 9, 1985, as National School Guidance and Counseling Week. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
98-sjres-346 98 sjres 346 A joint resolution to designate the year of 1985 as the "Year of the Teacher". Education 1984-08-10 1984-08-10 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. Senate Sen. Levin, Carl [D-MI] MI D L000261 19 Designates 1985 as the Year of the Teacher. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
98-sjres-219 98 sjres 219 A joint resolution recognizing the important contributions of the arts to a complete education. Education 1984-01-31 1984-01-31 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. Senate Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA] MA D K000105 3 Recognizes the important contribution of the arts to a complete education. Urges all citizens to support efforts which strengthen artistic training and appreciation within schools. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
98-sjres-215 98 sjres 215 A joint resolution to designate the week of April 23-27, 1984, as "National Student Leadership Week". Education 1984-01-27 1984-03-13 Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. Senate Sen. Thurmond, Strom [R-SC] SC R T000254 37 Designates the week of April 23 through April 27, 1984, as National Student Leadership Week. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
98-sjres-210 98 sjres 210 A joint resolution to designate the period commencing April 1, 1984, and ending March 31, 1985, as the "Year of Excellence in Education". Education 1984-01-23 1984-05-03 Became Public Law No: 98-272. Senate Sen. Trible, Paul S., Jr. [R-VA] VA R T000367 37 (Measure passed House, amended) Designates April 1, 1984, through March 31, 1985, as the Year of Excellence in Education. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
98-sjres-184 98 sjres 184 A joint resolution to designate the week of March 4, 1984, through March 10, 1984, as "National Beta Club Week". Education 1983-10-24 1984-03-02 Became Public Law No: 98-225. Senate Sen. Hollings, Ernest F. [D-SC] SC D H000725 28 Designates the week of March 4 through March 10, 1984, as National Beta Club Week. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
98-sjres-160 98 sjres 160 A joint resolution to designate the week of October 17, 1983 through October 24, 1983, as "National Adult Continuing Education Week". Education 1983-09-12 1983-11-14 Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. Senate Sen. Byrd, Robert C. [D-WV] WV D B001210 28 (measure passed Senate, amended) Designates the week of October 15 through October 21, 1984, as National Adult Continuing Education Week. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
98-sjres-138 98 sjres 138 A joint resolution to establish a Commission on Teacher Education. Education 1983-07-28 1984-06-07 Subcommittee on Education. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 98-943. Senate Sen. Zorinsky, Edward [D-NE] NE D Z000013 2 Establishes a Commission on Teacher Education to conduct a complete investigation of teacher training in the United States. Directs the Commission to submit a final report to the President and the Congress, not later than 24 months after its first meeting. Terminates the Commission 90 days after the submission to the Congress of its final report. Authorizes appropriations. 2025-04-21T12:24:17Z  
98-sjres-116 98 sjres 116 A joint resolution to designate the week of September 4, 1983, through September 10, 1983, as "Youth of America Week." Education 1983-06-14 1983-08-23 Became Public Law No: 98-84. Senate Sen. Kasten, Robert W., Jr. [R-WI] WI R K000019 32 Designates the week of September 4 through September 10, 1983, as Youth of America Week. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
98-sjres-85 98 sjres 85 A joint resolution to designate September 21, 1983, as "National Historically Black Colleges Day". Education 1983-04-15 1983-08-23 Became Public Law No: 98-82. Senate Sen. Thurmond, Strom [R-SC] SC R T000254 30 (Measure passed Senate, amended) Designates September 26, 1983, as National Historically Black Colleges Day. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
98-sjres-41 98 sjres 41 A joint resolution to authorize and request the President to designate the week of April 10, 1983, through April 16, 1983, as "National Education For Business Week". Education 1983-02-24 1983-05-02 Referred to Subcommittee on Census and Population. Senate Sen. Stafford, Robert T. [R-VT] VT R S000776 39 Authorizes and requests the President to designate the week April 10 through April 16, 1983, as National Education for Business Week. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
97-sjres-252 97 sjres 252 A joint resolution authorizing and requesting the President to issue a proclamation designating the period from October 3, 1982, through October 9, 1982, as "National Schoolbus Safety Week of 1982". Education 1982-09-22 1982-09-22 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. Senate Sen. Durenberger, Dave [R-MN] MN R D000566 0 Requests the President to designate October 3 through October 9, 1982, as National Schoolbus Safety Week. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
97-sjres-240 97 sjres 240 A joint resolution to authorize and request the President to designate the week of January 16, 1983, through January 22, 1983, as "National Jaycee Week." Education 1982-09-10 1983-01-08 Became Public Law No: 97-442. Senate Sen. Boren, David L. [D-OK] OK D B000639 26 Requests the President to designate January 16 through January 22, 1983, as National Jaycee Week. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
97-sjres-237 97 sjres 237 A joint resolution designating November 14, 1982, as "National Retired Teachers Day." Education 1982-08-20 1982-10-01 Passed Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. Senate Sen. Chiles, Lawton [D-FL] FL D C000356 40 Designates November 14, 1982, as National Retired Teachers Day. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
97-sjres-117 97 sjres 117 A joint resolution to authorize and request the President to designate the week of January 17, 1982, through January 23,1982, as "National Jaycee Week." Education 1981-10-28 1981-12-29 Became Public Law No: 97-144. Senate Sen. Boren, David L. [D-OK] OK D B000639 26 Requests the President to designate the week of January 17 through January 23, 1982, as National Jaycee Week. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
97-sjres-105 97 sjres 105 A joint resolution to designate October 1982 as "National P.T.A. Membership Month." Education 1981-07-31 1982-03-16 Became Public Law No: 97-154. Senate Sen. Laxalt, Paul D. [R-NV] NV R L000148 33 (Measure passed House, amended) Requests the President to designate the month of October 1982 as National PTA Membership Month. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
97-sjres-101 97 sjres 101 A joint resolution designating "National High School Activities Week." Education 1981-07-28 1983-01-08 Became Public Law No: 97-441. Senate Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS] KS R D000401 27 (Measure passed House, amended) Requests the President to designate the week of October 17 through October 23, 1982, as National High School Activities Week. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
97-sjres-82 97 sjres 82 A joint resolution to mark the bicentennial of Washington College. Education 1981-05-11 1981-05-11 Read second time and referred to Senate Committee on Judiciary. Senate Sen. Mathias, Charles McC., Jr. [R-MD] MD R M000241 1 Pays tribute to Washington College (of Kent County, Maryland) on its two hundredth anniversary. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
97-sjres-83 97 sjres 83 White House Conference on Education Act Education 1981-05-11 1981-05-11 Read second time and referred to Senate Committee on Labor and Human Resources. Senate Sen. Chafee, John H. [R-RI] RI R C000269 16 White House Conference on Education Act - Authorizes the President to call a White House Conference on Education not later than January 15, 1982. Sets forth the purpose and composition of the Conference. Requires that the Conference be planned and conducted by an executive director, appointed by the President. Requires that a final report of the Conference, including recommendations, be submitted to the President, made public, and transmitted to the Congress. Sets forth provisions for the administration of the Conference. Authorizes appropriations. Prohibits the use of funds appropriated to the Department of Education, other than funds appropriated pursuant to this resolution, to carry out such purposes. 2025-08-29T19:50:31Z  
97-sjres-38 97 sjres 38 A joint resolution to provide for designation of the first Friday of March as "Teacher Day, United States of America". Education 1981-02-26 1981-03-13 Referred to Subcommittee on Census and Population. Senate Sen. Kassebaum, Nancy Landon [R-KS] KS R K000017 36 (Measure passed Senate, amended) Requests the President to designate March 6, 1981, as "Teacher Day, United States of America." 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
97-sjres-15 97 sjres 15 White House Conference on Education Act Education 1981-01-21 1981-01-26 Referred to Subcommittee on Education. Senate Sen. Chafee, John H. [R-RI] RI R C000269 0 White House Conference on Education Act - Authorizes the President to call a White House Conference on Education not later than June 30, 1981. Sets forth the purpose and composition of the Conference. Requires that the Conference be planned and conducted under the direction of the Secretary of Education. Requires that a final report of the Conference be submitted to the President, made public, and transmitted to the Congress with recommendations. Sets forth provisions for the administration of the Conference, including a requirement that the Secretary report to the Congress annually during the three-year period following the final report of the Conference. Authorizes appropriations to carry out this Act. Prohibits the use of funds, other than those appropriated pursuant to this resolution, appropriated to the Department of Education and the National Institute of Education, from carrying out such purposes. 2025-08-29T19:50:31Z  
96-sjres-212 96 sjres 212 White House Conference on Education Act Education 1980-11-24 1980-11-24 Referred to Senate Committee on Labor and Human Resources. Senate Sen. Chafee, John H. [R-RI] RI R C000269 0 White House Conference on Education Act - Authorizes the President to call a White House Conference not later than June 30, 1981, to be planned and conducted under the direction of the Secretary of Education. Sets forth the purpose and composition of the Conference, as well as requirements for a final report. Sets forth provisions of the administration of the Conference. Directs the Secretary to submit annual reports, during the three-year period following the submission of such final report of the Conference, on the status and implementation of the findings and recommendations of the Conference. Authorizes appropriations for the Conference. Prohibits the use of funds appropriated to the Department of Education, other than funds appropriated pursuant to this resolution, to carry out the provisions of this joint resolution. 2025-09-02T13:55:35Z  
96-sjres-199 96 sjres 199 A joint resolution designating the week of September 28 to October 4, 1980, as "National High School Activities Week". Education 1980-08-27 1980-09-30 Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. Senate Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS] KS R D000401 28 Directs the President to designate the week of September 28-October 4, 1980, as "National High School Activities Week." 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
96-sjres-135 96 sjres 135 A joint resolution to provide for designation of the first Friday of March as "Teacher Day, United States of America". Education 1980-01-29 1980-02-27 Measure indefinitely postponed in Senate, H. J. Res. 267 passed in lieu. Senate Sen. Bayh, Birch [D-IN] IN D B000254 32 (Measure passed Senate, amended) Authorizes and requests the President to designate March 7, 1980, as "Teacher Day, United States of America." 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
96-sjres-95 96 sjres 95 A joint resolution to authorize the Commissioner of Education to make a grant for the purpose of constructing a building at Tuskegee Institute in memory of General Daniel "Chappie" James, Junior, and for other purposes. Education 1979-07-12 1979-07-12 Referred to Senate Committee on Labor and Human Resources. Senate Sen. Heflin, Howell [D-AL] AL D H000445 8 Directs the Commissioner of Education to make a grant to Tuskegee Institute to construct a building on the campus in memory of the late General Daniel "Chappie" James. Stipulates that such building shall: (1) contain the papers and memorabilia concerning James; and (2) serve as the Tuskegee Institute Art Museum. 2025-04-21T12:24:17Z  
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  
96-sjres-57 96 sjres 57 A joint resolution to authorize the President to proclaim the week of April 16 through April 22, 1979, as "National Education for Business Week". Education 1979-04-05 1979-04-05 Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary. Senate Sen. Pell, Claiborne [D-RI] RI D P000193 0 Authorizes and requests the President to designate the week of April 16 through April 22, 1979, as "National Education for Business Week." 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
95-sjres-42 95 sjres 42 A joint resolution to authorize and request the President to issue a proclamation designating the year 1977 as the "Year of Education" in honor of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson. Education 1977-03-31 1977-03-31 Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary. Senate Sen. Humphrey, Hubert H. [D-MN] MN D H000953 0 Authorizes and requests the President to designate the year 1977 as the "Year of Education" in honor of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
94-sjres-208 94 sjres 208 A joint resolution recognizing the contributions of school volunteers. Education 1976-07-29 1976-07-30 Referred to House Committee on Education and Labor. Senate Sen. Stone, Richard (Dick) [D-FL] FL D S000962 1 Recognizes the worth and contributions of school volunteers. Encourages all Americans: (1) to continue and support the nationwide effort toward utilization of school volunteers; (2) to review and assess the impact of school volunteer programs on the quality of education; and (3) to determine further steps required to renew the commitment and dedication of each American to increasing the participation of volunteers in the educational process. Authorizes and requests the President to issue a proclamation recognizing the contributions made by the millions of Americans who are working as school volunteers. 2025-07-21T19:44:15Z  
94-sjres-203 94 sjres 203 Joint resolution to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965, and for other purposes. Education 1976-06-16 1976-06-30 Public law 94-328. Senate Sen. Pell, Claiborne [D-RI] RI D P000193 0 Emergency Technical Provisions Act - Amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 by extending until September 30, 1976 (presently ends June 30, 1975), programs of low-interest insured loans to students in institutions of higher education. Extends appropriations for the Emergency Insured Student Loan Act of 1969 until October 1, 1976 (presently ends June 30, 1975). Provides that any institution of higher education which distributes funds pursuant to the Higher Education Act of 1965 shall not be deemed a contractor. 2025-04-21T12:24:17Z  
94-sjres-119 94 sjres 119 National Commission on School Busing Act Education 1975-07-31 1975-07-31 Referred to Senate Committee on Labor and Public Welfare. Senate Sen. Roth Jr., William V. [R-DE] DE R R000460 4 National Commission on School Busing Act - Establishes a fifteen-member commission to be known as the National Commission on School Busing. Provides that the members be appointed by the President from representatives of concerned parents and from the field of education and law. Directs the Commission to make an investigation with respect to school busing compelled by order of the court or by a plan approved by the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare. Requires the Commission to submit a final report to the President and Congress not later than March 1, 1976. Calls upon the Commission to consider the feasibility of a constitutional amendment to prohibit compulsory school busing, a modification of court orders and plans formulated by the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare and alternatives to achieving quality education. Authorizes the Commission to hold hearings and issue subpenas as necessary to carry out this resolution. Provides for the appointment of and compensation for the members and their staff. Authorizes the appropriation of such sums, but not to exceed $1,000,000, as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this joint resolution. 2025-09-02T18:50:28Z  
94-sjres-70 94 sjres 70 A joint resolution to extend support under the joint resolution providing for Allen J. Ellender Fellowships to disadvantaged secondary school students and for other purposes. Education 1975-04-10 1975-04-10 Referred to Senate Committee on Labor and Public Welfare. Senate Sen. Byrd, Harry F., Jr. [I-VA] VA I B001209 20 Removes the numerical limitation on Allen J. Ellender Fellowships to disadvantaged secondary school students. Authorizes $750,000 for each of fiscal years 1977 and 1978 and $1,000,000 for each of fiscal years 1979 and 1980. 2025-04-21T12:24:17Z  
93-sjres-146 93 sjres 146 Joint resolution entitled "A national education policy." Education 1973-08-03 1973-08-03 Referred to Senate Committee on Labor and Public Welfare. Senate Sen. Mondale, Walter F. [D-MN] MN D M000851 0 Establishes a national education policy. Declares it to be the policy of the United States that every citizen is entitled to an education from nursery through graduate school without financial barriers and limited only by the desire to learn and ability to absorb such education. 2025-04-21T12:24:17Z  
93-sjres-83 93 sjres 83 A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that States providing public education provide it equally on a statewide basis to citizens residing therein. Education 1973-03-22 1973-03-22 Referred to Senate Committee on Judiciary. Senate Sen. Hollings, Ernest F. [D-SC] SC D H000725 0 Constitutional Amendment - Provides that wherein public education is provided by a State, the District of Columbia, or a territory or possession of the United States, such public education shall be provided by the State, District of Columbia, territory or possession of the United States equally on a statewide basis to all the citizens of the United States residing therein. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
93-sjres-28 93 sjres 28 A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to neighborhood schools. Education 1973-01-23 1973-01-23 Referred to Senate Committee on Judiciary. Senate Sen. Allen, James B. [D-AL] AL D A000127 13 Constitutional Amendment - Proposes that no public school student shall, because of his race, creed, or color, be assigned to or required to attend a particular school. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
93-sjres-14 93 sjres 14 A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to open admissions to public schools. Education 1973-01-11 1973-01-11 Referred to Senate Committee on Judiciary. Senate Sen. Brock, Bill [R-TN] TN R B000851 3 Constitutional Amendment - Proposes that no public school student shall, because of his race, creed, or color, be assigned to or required to attend a particular school. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  

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