Senate Hearing on the Drug Abuse Education Act (1970)
July 20, 2026
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The Frame
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.
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Students
The proposed legislation aimed to implement drug abuse education programs within school systems.
Educational Institutions
Schools would be the primary recipients of federal funding and the sites for the proposed drug education programs.
Last recorded activity July 20, 2026.
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Summary
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.
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.
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Federalization of Drug Education
The hearing marks a shift toward federal involvement in local school curriculum regarding drug prevention.
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