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1971 Senate Hearings on Education Amendments (S. 659)

Original title: Education amendments of 1971. Part 2: hearings before the Subcommittee on Education of the Committee on Labor and Public Welfare, United States Senate, Ninety-second Congress, first session, on S. 659 ...

July 20, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

These hearings established the legislative record for , which shaped federal financial aid structures and institutional support for colleges and universities in the early 1970s.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Higher education institutions

These institutions are subject to the federal funding and policy changes proposed in S. 659.

Students

Students are affected by potential changes to federal financial aid programs discussed in the bill.

What changed

Last recorded activity July 20, 2026.

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Summary

This document is a transcript of the second part of the 1971 Senate hearings regarding , a bill proposing significant amendments to federal education policy. The hearings served as a forum for testimony and discussion on the proposed legislative changes to higher education funding and administration.

Key Facts

  • The document represents Part 2 of the official hearing record for S. 659.
  • The hearings were conducted by the Senate Subcommittee on Education.
  • The proceedings took place during the first session of the 92nd Congress.
  • The primary subject of the hearings is the Education Amendments of 1971.

Why It Matters

These hearings established the legislative record for , which shaped federal financial aid structures and institutional support for colleges and universities in the early 1970s.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the purpose of these hearings?
The hearings were held to gather testimony and information regarding the proposed Education Amendments of 1971 ().
Who conducted these hearings?
The hearings were conducted by the of the Senate Committee on Labor and Public Welfare.

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Legislative Foundation

The document serves as a primary source for understanding the legislative intent behind the 1971 Education Amendments.

Connected Entities

organizationSubcommittee on Education of the Committee on Labor and Public WelfareThe Senate body responsible for conducting the hearings.Map →
otherNinety-second CongressThe legislative session during which the hearings occurred.Map →

Sources

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  • Controversy40
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