A bill to improve academic and social outcomes for students by providing productive activities during after school hours.
After School Education and Safety Act of 1997 - Authorizes the Secretary of Education to award after-school education and safety program grants to schools to carry out at least two of the following activities: (1) mentoring programs; (2) academic assistance; (3) recreational activities; and (4) technology training. Allows each school also to carry out any of the following activities: (1) drug, alcohol, and gang prevention activities; (2) health and nutrition counseling; and (3) job skills preparation activities.
Requires the school to provide such grant-assisted activities: (1) only after regular school hours during the school year; (2) in a manner that reflects the specific needs of the population, students, and community to be served; and (3) in a school building or other public facility designated by the school.
Authorizes appropriations.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Youth and Families.
Introduced in Senate
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5527)
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources.
Subcommittee on Children and Families. Hearings held.
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