National Literacy Act of 1991: Major Provisions of P.L. 102-73. CRS Report for Congress.

Irwin, Paul M.

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Title: National Literacy Act of 1991: Major Provisions of P.L. 102-73. CRS Report for Congress.

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Title:	National Literacy Act of 1991: Major Provisions of P.L. 102-73. CRS Report for Congress.
Authors:	Irwin, Paul M.
Descriptors:	Adult Basic Education; Educational Finance; Family Programs; Federal Legislation; Federal Programs; Literacy Education; Program Development; Workplace Literacy
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Publication Date:	1991-11-08
Pages:	28
Pub Types:	Reports - General
Abstract:	The following major provisions of the National Literacy Act of 1991 are described: increase authorization for literacy programs; establish a National Institute for Literacy; authorize state literacy resource centers; create national work force demonstrations; amend basic state grants; revise the Even Start Family Literacy Programs; and authorize other new programs. This report contains the following analyses of the act: (1) current status; (2) authorization of appropriations; (3) literacy planning, research, and coordination; (4) work force literacy; (5) education programs for commercial drivers; (6) books for families; (7) literacy for incarcerated individuals; (8) literacy challenge grants; and (9) territories and freely associated states. A comment section follows the summary of each major provision. Appendix A describes the legislative history of the act; Appendix B provides nine selected references regarding the act. (KC)
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Identifiers:	National Literacy Act 1991
Record Type:	Non-Journal
Level:	1 - Available on microfiche
Institutions:	Library of Congress, Washington, DC. Congressional Research Service.
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Languages:	English
Education Level:	Adult Basic Education

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