Introduction and Details of the Educational Finance Act of 1945, 1945-01-09

Item — Box: 5, Folder: 1

Identifier: CAC_CC_047_1_5_1_0001

Scope and Contents

The document is a bill introduced in the House of Representatives in 1945, known as the "Educational Finance Act of 1945", aimed at providing funds to assist states and territories in financing their public education systems during emergencies and reducing inequalities in educational opportunities. The bill outlines the apportionment and appropriation of funds to states based on various criteria, such as financial need and population size. The Commissioner of Education is responsible for certifying and distributing the funds to eligible states.

Dates

Creation: 1945-01-09

Creator

From the Collection: Schwabe, George Blaine, U.S. House of Representatives from Oklahoma's 1st district (1951-1952); 8th Speaker of the Oklahoma House of Representatives (1921-1923); Member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives from Nowata County (1919-1923), 1886-1952 (Person)

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

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