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1966 Senate Hearings on the Elementary and Secondary Education Act

Original title: Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1966. Part 2: hearings before the Subcommittee on Education of the Committee on Labor and Public Welfare, United States Senate, Eighty-ninth Congress, second session.

July 14, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

These s established the legislative record for federal funding allocations and policy requirements that directly impacted school district budgets and educational standards across the United States in 1966.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Public school districts

School districts are the primary recipients of the federal funding and subject to the regulatory requirements discussed in the legislation.

U.S. Senate Subcommittee on Education

The subcommittee members are responsible for drafting and amending the legislation based on the testimony provided.

What changed

Last recorded activity July 14, 2026.

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Summary

This document is a transcript of the second part of the U.S. Senate on Education s regarding the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1966. It records the testimony and discussions held by lawmakers concerning the implementation and expansion of federal support for public schools.

Key Facts

  • The document represents the second part of the official hearing record for the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1966.
  • The hearings were conducted by the Subcommittee on Education under the Senate Committee on Labor and Public Welfare.
  • The proceedings took place during the second session of the 89th United States Congress.
  • The hearings served as a formal venue for gathering testimony to inform the legislative process regarding federal education policy.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the purpose of these hearings?
The s were held to gather testimony and review the proposed Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1966 before the Senate on Education.
Who conducted these hearings?
The s were conducted by the on Education of the Committee on Labor and Public Welfare in the U.S. Senate.

Why It Matters

These s established the legislative record for federal funding allocations and policy requirements that directly impacted school district budgets and educational standards across the United States in 1966.

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policy shift90% confidence

Expansion of Federal Education Role

The hearings document a pivotal moment in the mid-20th century where the federal government significantly increased its role in funding local public education.

Connected Entities

otherEighty-ninth CongressThe legislative session during which these hearings occurred.Map →
organizationSubcommittee on Education of the Committee on Labor and Public WelfareThe Senate committee responsible for conducting the hearings.Map →

Sources

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  • Controversy40
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