Establishing a Department of Education: A Vision for American Education, 1977-01-18

Item — Box: 31, Folder: 9

Identifier: CAC_CC_003_2_31_9_0003

Scope and Contents

The document discusses the introduction of a bill to establish a Department of Education in the United States during the 95th Congress, First Session. The bill aims to improve the quality and relevance of American education through research, development, and financial support to educational institutions. The document highlights the importance of providing equal education opportunities and proposes giving the Department of Education Cabinet-level status to better administer education-related programs.

Dates

Creation: 1977-01-18

Creator

From the Collection: Bartlett, Dewey Follett, Sr., 19th Governor of Oklahoma (1967-1971); United States Senator from Oklahoma (1973-1979); Member of the Oklahoma Senate from the 39th district (1962-1966), 1919-1979 (Person)

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

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