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Education of the Deaf Act of 1986

Became Public Law No: 99-371.

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36 Passed House amended Apr 4, 2004

(Measure passed House, amended) Education of the Deaf Act of 1986 - Title I: Gallaudet University - Part A: Gallaudet University General Authority - Continues Gallaudet College as a chartered, corporate body under the name of Gallaudet University (the University), in order to provide education and training to deaf individuals. Sets forth provisions dealing with such University's property rights and Board of Directors (the Board). Part B: Kendall Demonstration Elementary School - Authorizes the Board to maintain and operate the Kendall Demonstration Elementary School (Kendall School). Part C: Model Secondary School for the Deaf - Authorizes the Board, in accordance with a specified agreement with the Secretary of Education (the Secretary), to maintain and operate a model secondary school for the deaf (model secondary school), primarily for residents of the District of Columbia and nearby States. Requires the Secretary to submit an annual report to the Congress. Title II: National Technical Institute for the Deaf - Authorizes the Secretary to continue agreements with an institution of higher education to maintain and operate a National Technical Institute for the Deaf (the Institute). Requires the Secretary to give preference to institutions which are located in metropolitan industrial areas. Provides for the recapture of Federal financing funds under certain circumstances. Title III: Commission on Education of the Deaf - Establishes a Commission on Education of the Deaf (the Commission) to make a study of the quality of elementary, secondary, and postsecondary education furnished to the deaf. Requires the Commission to submit interim reports and a final report to the Congress. Provides for the termination of the Commission 90 days after the submission of its final report. Title IV: General Provisions - Requires that an independent audit be made of the programs and activities of the University and of the Institute. Requires an annual report to the Secretary from the Board. Provides for the appointment of a liaison for educational programs for the deaf in the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services of the Department of Education in order to facilitate the activities related to the institutions mentioned in this Act and other postsecondary institutions for the deaf. Establishes the Gallaudet University Federal Endowment Fund. Establishes the National Technical Institute for the Deaf Endowment Fund. Repeals: (1) the Federal laws chartering Gallaudet College and authorizing the Kendall School; (2) the Model Secondary School for the Deaf Act; and (3) the National Technical Institute for the Deaf Act. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1987 through 1991 for the University, the Kendall School, the model secondary school, and the Institute. Authorizes appropriations, limited to a specified amount, for the Commission.

35 Passed Senate amended Apr 4, 2004

(Measure passed Senate, amended) Education of the Deaf Act of 1985 - Title I: Gallaudet University - Part A: Gallaudet University General Authority - Continues Gallaudet College as a chartered, corporate body under the name of Gallaudet University (the University), in order to provide education and training to deaf individuals. Sets forth provisions dealing with such University's property rights and Board of Directors (the Board). Part B: Kendall Demonstration Elementary School - Authorizes the Board to maintain and operate the Kendall Demonstration Elementary School (Kendall School). Part C: Model Secondary School for the Deaf - Authorizes the Board, in accordance with a specified agreement with the Secretary of Education (the Secretary), to maintain and operate a model secondary school for the deaf (model secondary school), primarily for residents of the District of Columbia and nearby States. Requires the Secretary to submit an annual report to the Congress. Title II: National Technical Institute for the Deaf - Authorizes the Secretary to continue agreements with an institution of higher education to maintain and operate a National Technical Institute for the Deaf (the Institute). Requires the Secretary to give preference to institutions which are located in metropolitan industrial areas. Provides for the recapture of Federal financing funds under certain circumstances. Title III: Commission on Education of the Deaf - Establishes a Commission on Education of the Deaf (the Commission) to make a study of the quality of elementary, secondary, and postsecondary education furnished to the deaf. Requires the Commission to submit interim reports and a final report to the Congress. Provides for the termination of the Commission after the final report. Title IV: General Provisions - Requires that an independent audit be made of the programs and activities of the University and of the Institute. Requires an annual report to the Congress from the Board. Provides for the appointment of a project officer in the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services of the Department of Education in order to facilitate the activities related to the institutions mentioned in this Act. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1987 through 1991 for the University, the Kendall School, the model secondary school, and the Institute. Authorizes appropriations, limited to a specified amount, for the Commission. Repeals: (1) the Federal laws chartering Gallaudet College and authorizing the Kendall School; (2) the Model Secondary School for the Deaf Act; and (3) the National Technical Institute for the Deaf Act.

01 Reported to Senate with amendment(s) Apr 4, 2004

(Reported to Senate from the Committee on Labor and Human Resources with amendment, S. Rept. 99-290) Education of the Deaf Act of 1985 - Title I: Gallaudet University - Part A: Gallaudet University General Authority - Continues Gallaudet College as a chartered, corporate body under the name of Gallaudet University (the University), in order to provide education and training to deaf individuals. Sets forth provisions dealing with such University's property rights and Board of Directors (the Board). Part B: Kendall Demonstration Elementary School - Authorizes the Board to maintain and operate the Kendall Demonstration Elementary School (Kendall School). Part C: Model Secondary School for the Deaf - Authorizes the Board, in accordance with a specified agreement with the Secretary of Education (the Secretary), to maintain and operate a model secondary school for the deaf (model secondary school), primarily for residents of the District of Columbia and nearby States. Requires the Secretary to submit an annual report to the Congress. Title II: National Technical Institute for the Deaf - Authorizes the Secretary to continue agreements with an institution of higher education to maintain and operate a National Technical Institute for the Deaf (the Institute). Requires the Secretary to give preference to institutions which are located in metropolitan industrial areas. Provides for the recapture of Federal financing funds under certain circumstances. Title III: Commission on Education of the Deaf - Establishes a Commission on Education of the Deaf (the Commission) to make a study of the quality of elementary, secondary, and postsecondary education furnished to the deaf. Requires the Commission to submit interim reports and a final report to the Congress. Provides for the termination of the Commission after the final report. Title IV: General Provisions - Requires that an independent audit be made of the programs and activities of the University and of the Institute. Requires an annual report to the Congress from the Board. Provides for the appointment of a project officer in the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services of the Department of Education in order to facilitate the activities related to the institutions mentioned in this Act. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1987 through 1991 for the University, the Kendall School, the model secondary school, and the Institute. Authorizes appropriations, limited to a specified amount, for the Commission. Repeals: (1) the Federal laws chartering Gallaudet College and authorizing the Kendall School; (2) the Model Secondary School for the Deaf Act; and (3) the National Technical Institute for the Deaf Act.

00 Introduced in Senate Apr 4, 2004

Education of the Deaf Act of 1985 - Title I: Gallaudet University - Part A: Gallaudet University General Authority - Continues Gallaudet College as a chartered, corporate body under the name of Gallaudet University (the University), in order to provide education and training to deaf individuals. Sets forth provisions dealing with such University's property rights and Board of Directors (the Board). Part B: Kendall Demonstration Elementary School - Authorizes the Board to maintain and operate the Kendall Demonstration Elementary School (Kendall School). Part C: Model Secondary School for the Deaf - Authorizes the Board, in accordance with a specified agreement with the Secretary of Education (the Secretary), to maintain and operate a model secondary school for the deaf (model secondary school), primarily for residents of the District of Columbia and nearby States. Requires the Secretary to submit an annual report to the Congress. Title II: National Technical Institute for the Deaf - Authorizes the Secretary to continue agreements with an institution of higher education to maintain and operate a National Technical Institute for the Deaf (the Institute). Requires the Secretary to give preference to institutions which are located in metropolitan industrial areas. Provides for the recapture of Federal financing funds under certain circumstances. Title III: Commission on Education of the Deaf - Establishes a Commission on Education of the Deaf (the Commission) to make a study of the quality of elementary, secondary, and postsecondary education furnished to the deaf. Requires the Commission to submit interim reports and a final report to the Congress. Provides for the termination of the Commission after the final report. Title IV: General Provisions - Requires that an independent audit be made of the programs and activities of the University and of the Institute. Requires an annual report to the Congress from the Board. Provides for the appointment of a project officer in the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services of the Department of Education in order to facilitate the activities related to the institutions mentioned in this Act. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1987 through 1991 for the University, Kendall School, the model secondary school, and the Institute. Authorizes appropriations, limited to a specified amount, for the Commission. Repeals: (1) the Federal laws chartering Gallaudet College and authorizing the Kendall School; (2) Model Secondary School for the Deaf Act; and (3) National Technical Institute for the Deaf Act.

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Aug 4, 1986

Signed by President.

Aug 4, 1986

Signed by President.

Aug 4, 1986

Became Public Law No: 99-371.

Aug 4, 1986

Became Public Law No: 99-371.

Jul 23, 1986

Measure Signed in Senate.

Jul 23, 1986

Presented to President.

Jul 23, 1986

Presented to President.

Jul 17, 1986

Resolving differences -- Senate actions: Senate agreed to the House amendment by Voice Vote.

Jul 17, 1986

Senate agreed to the House amendment by Voice Vote.

Jul 14, 1986

Message on House action received in Senate and held at desk: House amendments to Senate bill.

Jun 26, 1986

Called up by House by Unanimous Consent.

Jun 26, 1986

Passed/agreed to in House: Passed House (Amended) by Voice Vote.

Jun 26, 1986

Passed House (Amended) by Voice Vote.

May 6, 1986

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.

May 6, 1986

Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.

Apr 29, 1986

Committee on Labor and Human Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Weicker with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 99-290.

Apr 29, 1986

Committee on Labor and Human Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Weicker with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 99-290.

Apr 29, 1986

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 635.

Mar 19, 1986

Committee on Labor and Human Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

Feb 25, 1986

Subcommittee on Handicapped (Labor and Human Res.). Approved for full committee consideration without amendment favorably.

Nov 21, 1985

Introduced in Senate

Nov 21, 1985

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources.

Nov 21, 1985

Referred to Subcommittee on Handicapped (Labor and Human Res.).

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