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Read. Follow. Verify.1966 Senate Hearings on the Elementary and Secondary Education Act
Record date · July 14, 2026
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What This Bill Does
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.
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 It Affects
Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
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.
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.
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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.
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