Amendment provides that nothing in this bill should be construed to affect home schoolers, or compel a parent engaged in home schooling to participate in the literacy program, family literacy services, or adult education; ensures that phonics will have a systematic approach and a place in the literacy program; and clarifies that local work force development boards do not have any authority to mandate school curriculum

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Amendment Number
117
Description
Amendment provides that nothing in this bill should be construed to affect home schoolers, or compel a parent engaged in home schooling to participate in the literacy program, family literacy services, or adult education; ensures that phonics will have a systematic approach and a place in the literacy program; and clarifies that local work force development boards do not have any authority to mandate school curriculum
Purpose
An amendment numbered 2 as printed in the Congressional Record to ensure that parents and their children who are home-schooled will not be compelled to participate in any of the programs in the bill; emphasize the importance of phonics in adult literacy programs; and clarify that local workforce development boards do not have any authority to mandate elementary and secondary school curriculum.
Congress
105
Type
HAMDT
Latest Action Date
May 16, 1997
Latest Action Text
On agreeing to the Graham amendment (A002) Agreed to by voice vote.
Latest Action Time
10:42:40
Submitted Date
May 16, 1997
Chamber
House of Representatives
Update Date
Aug 15, 2021
Amendment 117 — Informed