A bill to strengthen the technological literacy of the Nation through demonstration programs of technology education.
Technology Literacy Act of 1985 - Defines "technology education" as a comprehensive educational process designed to develop a population that is knowledgeable about technology and its evolution, systems, techniques, utilization in industry and other fields, and social and cultural significance.
Directs the Secretary of Education, subject to the availability of appropriations under this Act, to establish a program of grants to local educational agencies (LEAs), State educational agencies (SEAs), and institutions of higher education for demonstration programs in technology education for secondary schools.
Sets forth grant application requirements. Directs the Secretary to consider equitable geographic distribution in making such grants.
Permits such grants to be used to develop a model demonstration program for technology education with specified components. Includes among such components research and development of curriculum materials, an institute to develop teacher capabilities in technology education, and multidisciplinary teacher workshops for interfacing mathematics, science, and technology education.
Limits the Federal share to 75 percent of the costs of programs or projects assisted under this Act.
Directs the Secretary to disseminate the results of such programs or projects so as to improve the training of educational personnel.
Authorizes appropriations to carry out this Act for FY 1987 and 1991.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources.
Introduced in Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources.
Referred to Subcommittee on Education.
Committee on Labor and Human Resources requested executive comment from Education Department, OMB.
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