Hearings on Shared-Time Education Legislation (H.R. 6074)

Original title: Shared-time education: hearings before the Ad Hoc Subcommittee on Study of Shared-Time Education of the Committee on Education and Labor, House of Representatives, Eighty-eighth Congress, second session, on H.R. 6074, a bill to amend the National defense education act of 1958, to provide Federal assistance for projects for the acquisition of equipment to be used for shared-time secondary educational programs in science, mathematics, and modern foreign language, and for other purposes, hearings held in Washington, D.C., February 24, 25, 28; and March 11, 1964.

Record date · July 14, 2026

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What This Bill Does

This document records the 1964 congressional hearings regarding H.R. 6074, a bill proposing federal assistance for equipment acquisition in shared-time secondary education programs. The legislation aimed to amend the National Defense Education Act of 1958 to support science, mathematics, and modern foreign language instruction.

Why it matters

This document provides the legislative history and policy rationale for federal involvement in al models during the 1960s.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Secondary educational institutions

These institutions would be eligible to receive federal assistance for equipment acquisition under the proposed bill.

Directly affected

Federal government

The government would be responsible for administering and funding the proposed grant program.

Key Facts

Hearings were held on February 24, 25, 28, and March 11, 1964.
The bill sought to provide federal funds for equipment in shared-time secondary programs.
The focus areas for equipment acquisition were science, mathematics, and modern foreign languages.
The hearings were conducted by the House Committee on Education and Labor.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the primary purpose of H.R. 6074?

The bill aimed to amend the National Defense Education Act of 1958 to provide federal assistance for acquiring equipment for shared-time secondary education programs.

Which subjects were prioritized for equipment funding under this bill?

The bill targeted science, mathematics, and modern foreign language programs.

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