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Senate Hearing on the Drug Abuse Education Act (1970)

Original title: Drug Abuse Education Act: hearing before the Special Subcommittee on Alcoholism and Narcotics of the Committee on Labor and Public Welfare, United States Senate, Ninety-first Congress, second session, on S. 3015 ... [and] H.R. 14252 ... August 27, 1970.

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What This Bill Does

This document is a transcript record of a 1970 Senate hearing regarding proposed federal legislation aimed at establishing drug abuse education programs. The hearing focused on two specific bills, S. 3015 and H.R. 14252, to address the growing concern over drug use through educational initiatives.

Why it matters

The hearing represents the legislative process for the Drug Abuse Education Act, which sought to authorize federal funding for school-based drug prevention and education programs nationwide.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Students

The proposed legislation aimed to implement drug abuse education programs within school systems.

Directly affected

Educational Institutions

Schools would be the primary recipients of federal funding and the sites for the proposed drug education programs.

Key Facts

  • The hearing was held on August 27, 1970, by the Special Subcommittee on Alcoholism and Narcotics.
  • The purpose of the hearing was to discuss S. 3015 and H.R. 14252.
  • The legislation aimed to create a federal framework for drug abuse education.
  • The hearing took place during the second session of the Ninety-first Congress.

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What was the purpose of this hearing?
The hearing was held to gather information and discuss proposed legislation (S. 3015 and H.R. 14252) regarding the implementation of drug abuse education programs.
When did this hearing take place?
The hearing was held on August 27, 1970.

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Federalization of Drug Education

The hearing marks a shift toward federal involvement in local school curriculum regarding drug prevention.

S. 3015H.R. 14252

Connected Entities

Special Subcommittee on Alcoholism and Narcotics, Committee on Labor and Public Welfare
OrganizationSpecial Subcommittee on Alcoholism and Narcotics“The Senate subcommittee conducting the hearing.”Map →
OrganizationCommittee on Labor and Public Welfare“The parent committee of the subcommittee.”Map →

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