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Congressional Research Service
Version 36 · Passed House amended · Sep 22, 2008
Recognizes the benefits of service-learning in improving academic outcomes for youth, engaging youth in positive community experiences, and helping them make more constructive choices in life.
Encourages schools, school districts, college campuses, community-based organizations, non-profits, and faith-based organizations to provide youth with more service-learning opportunities.
Expresses support for the goals of the annual National Learn and Serve Challenge, that spotlights the value of service-learning to youth, schools, college campuses, and communities.
People & committees
Rep. Platts, Todd Russell [R-PA-19] · R–PA
Legislative record
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H8527)
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H8527)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1463.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8527-8528)
Mrs. Davis (CA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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