PUBLIC LAW 95–93—AUG. 5, 1977 SPECIAL VETERANS PROVISIONS 91 STAT. 651 SEC. 305. (a) With respect to programs carried out with funds appro- 29 USC 803. priated after January 1, 1977, for each of the fiscal years 1977 and 1978 under the Comprehensive Employment and Training Act of 1973, as amended, the Secretary of Labor (hereinafter in this section 29 USC 801 note. referred to as the "Secretary") shall take appropriate steps to provide for the increased participation in public service employment programs and job training opportunities supported under such Act of qualified disabled veterans (as defined in section 2011 (1) of title 38, United States Code) and those qualified Vietnam-era veterans (as defined in section 2011 (2) (A) of such title) who are under thirty-five years of age (hereinafter in this section referred to collectively as "eligible veterans"), including, but not limited to (1) providing for individual prime sponsors to develop local goals, taking into account the number of qualified eligible veterans and the number of qualified persons in other significant segments of the population in the area served by such sponsors, for the placement of such eligible veterans in job vacancies occurring in such public service employment programs; and (2) requiring that representatives of appropriate veterans organizations or groups be invited to serve as temporary members of prime sponsors' planning councils (established under section 104 of such Act), the States' Manpower Services Councils (established under section 107(a)(1) of such Act), and the National Commission for Manpower Policy (established under section 502 (a) of such Act). (b) (1) The Secretary shall make available such sums and shall assign such personnel as may be necessary to carry out fully and effectively his responsibilities under subsection (a). The Secretary shall report to the Congress within 60 days of enactment of this Act on the amount so made available and the personnel so assigned. (2) In preparing the regular reports on the client characteristics of participants under the Comprehensive Employment and Training Act of 1973, the Secretary shall take all reasonable precautions to ensure that eligible veterans are not counted more than once. (c) The Secretary, in carrying out his responsibilities under this section, shall consult with and solicit the cooperation of the Administrator of Veterans' Affairs. SPECIAL CONSIDERATION SEC. 306. (a) Section 205 of the Comprehensive Employment and Training Act of 1973 is amended by adding at the end thereof the following new subsection: "(d) In filling teaching positions in elementary and secondary schools with financial assistance under this title, each eligible applícant shall give special consideration to unemployed persons with previous teaching experience who are certified by the State in which that applicant is located and who are otherwise eligible under the provisions of this title.". 29 USC 814. 29 USC 817. 29 USC 952. Report to Teaching 29 USC 845. (b) Section 602 of such Act is amended by adding at the end thereof 29 USC 962. the following new subsection: 91 STAT. 652 29 USC 968. PUBLIC LAW 95–93—AUG. 5, 1977 "(f) In filling teaching positions in elementary and secondary schools with financial assistance under this title, each eligible applicant shall give special consideration to unemployed persons with previous teaching experience who are certified by the State in which that applicant is located and who are otherwise eligible under the provisions of this title.". CLARIFYING AMENDMENT SEC. 307. Clause (A) of section 608 (a) (1) of the Comprehensive Employment and Training Act of 1973 is amended to read as follows: (A) who has been eligible for unemployment compensation benefits for fifteen or more weeks;". Approved August 5, 1977. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY: HOUSE REPORTS: No. 95-314 (Comm. on Education and Labor) and No. 95-456 (Comm. of Conference). SENATE REPORT No. 95-173 accompanying S. 1242 (Comm. on Human Resources). May 17, considered and passed House. May 25, 26, considered and passed Senate, amended, in lieu of S. 1242. July 21, Senate agreed to conference report. WEEKLY COMPILATION OF PRESIDENTIAL DOCUMENTS, Vol. 13, No. 32: Aug. 5, Presidential statement. PUBLIC LAW 95-112-SEPT. 24, 1977 91 STAT. 911 Public Law 95-112 95th Congress An Act To extend certain programs under the Elementary and Secondary Education Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That this Act may be cited as the "Education Amendments of 1977". EXTENSION OF CERTAIN PROGRAMS UNDER THE ELEMENTARY AND SECOND- Sept. 24, 1977 [S. 1752] Education Amendments of 1976. 20 USC 821 note. SEC. 2. (a) (1) Section 102 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (hereinafter in this section referred to as the 20 USC 241b. "Act") is amended by striking out "September 30, 1978" and inserting in lieu thereof "September 30, 1979". (2) Section 125 of the Act is amended by striking out "October 1, 20 USC 241c-5. 1978" and inserting in lieu thereof "October 1, 1979". (3) Section 148 (c) of the Act is amended by striking out "October 1, 1978" and inserting in lieu thereof "October 1, 1979". 20 USC 241/ (b) (1) Section 201 (b) of the Act is amended by striking out "each 20 USC 821. of the five succeeding fiscal years" and inserting in lieu thereof “for each succeeding fiscal year ending prior to October 1, 1979". (2) Section 204(b) of the Act is amended by striking out “July 1, 1978" and inserting in lieu thereof "October 1, 1979". 20 USC 824. (c) (1) (A) Section 301 (b) of the Act is amended by striking out 20 USC 841. "each of the five succeeding fiscal years" and inserting in lieu thereof "for each succeeding fiscal year ending prior to October 1, 1979". (B) The second sentence of such section 301 (b) is amended by striking out "each of the five succeeding fiscal years" and inserting in lieu thereof "for each succeeding fiscal year ending prior to October 1, 1979". (2) Section 305 (c) of the Act is amended by striking out "October 1, 1978" and inserting in lieu thereof "October 1, 1979”. 20 USC 847a. 20 USC 844a. (3) Section 309 (c) of the Act is amended by striking out "October 1, 1978" and inserting in lieu thereof "October 1, 1979". (d) (1) Section 401 (a) (1) of the Act is amended by striking out "each of the two succeeding fiscal years" and inserting in lieu thereof "each succeeding year ending prior to October 1, 1979”. 20 USC 1801. (2) Section 401(b) (1) of the Act is amended by striking out "each of the two succeeding fiscal years" and inserting in lieu thereof "each succeeding fiscal year ending prior to October 1, 1979”. (3) Section 401 (d) of the Act is amended by striking out "the fiscal year ending September 30, 1978" and inserting in lieu thereof "each. fiscal year ending prior to October 1, 1979". (e) (1) Section 501 (b) of the Act is amended by striking out "each 20 USC 861. of the five succeeding fiscal years" and inserting in lieu thereof "each succeeding fiscal year ending prior to October 1, 1979". (2) Section 521 (b) of the Act is amended by striking out "each of 20 USC 866. the five succeeding fiscal years" and inserting in lieu thereof "each succeeding fiscal year ending prior to October 1, 1979". (3) Section 531(b) of the Act is amended by striking out "each of 20 USC 867. the five succeeding fiscal years" and inserting in lieu thereof "each succeeding fiscal year ending prior to October 1, 1979". 36-930 - 79 51 91 STAT. 912 20 USC 868. Ante, p. 911. 20 USC 887. 20 USC 887a. 20 USC 887d. 20 USC 1208a. 20 USC 1209. 20 USC 1211. 20 USC 1211a. 20 USC 441. 20 USC 1225. PUBLIC LAW 95-112-SEPT. 24, 1977 (4) Section 541 of the Act is amended by inserting the following new subsection: "(c) (1) Notwithstanding any other provision of law the National Council established by subsection (a) of this section shall continue to exist until October 1, 1979. "(2) Notwithstanding the provisions of section 401 (b) there are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of subsection (a) of this section.". (f) (1) Section 807 (c) of the Act is amended by striking out "each of the five succeeding fiscal years" and inserting in lieu thereof "each succeeding fiscal year ending prior to October 1, 1979”. (2) Section 808 (d) of the Act is amended by striking out "each of the five succeeding fiscal years" and inserting in lieu thereof "each succeeding fiscal year ending prior to October 1, 1979". (3) Section 811 (d) of the Act is amended by striking out "July 1, 1978" and inserting in lieu thereof "October 1, 1979”. EXTENSION OF ADULT EDUCATION ACT SEC. 3. (a) (1) Section 310(b) of the Adult Education Act is amended by striking out "1978" and inserting in lieu thereof "1979". (2) Section 311(b) of such Act is amended by striking out "1978" and inserting in lieu thereof "1979". (b) Section 313 (a) of such Act is amended by striking out "for each of the fiscal years ending June 30, 1977, and June 30, 1978" and inserting in lieu thereof "for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1977, and for each of the succeeding fiscal years ending prior to October 1, 1979". (c) Section 314(d) of such Act is amended by striking out “July 1, 1978" and inserting in lieu thereof "October 1, 1979". EXTENSION OF TITLE III OF THE NATIONAL DEFENSE EDUCATION ACT OF 1958 SEC. 4. The first sentence of section 301 of the National Defense Education Act of 1958 is amended by striking out "September 30, 1978" and inserting in lieu thereof "September 30, 1979". EXTENSION OF APPROPRIATIONS PROVISION SEC. 5. Section 412 (b) of the General Education Provisions Act is amended by striking out "October 1, 1978" and inserting in lieu thereof "October 1, 1979". Approved September 24, 1977. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY: SENATE REPORT No. 95-392 (Comm. on Human Resources). Sept. 7, considered and passed Senate. |