This document is the full text of the Economic Opportunity Amendments of 1967 to Public Law 90-222. These amendments authorize funds for continuation of programs begun under the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964 which established the Job Corps and the work and training program for youth and adults, the special impact programs, and the urban and…

DESCRIBED IN DETAIL IN THIS PAPER IS THE BACKGROUND OF THE PASSAGE OF ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY ACT OF 1964 (PUBLIC LAW 88-425). OPENING WITH A DISCUSSION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF A TASK FORCE TO PREPARE LEGISLATION, THE PAPER TRACES CRITICALLY THE BARGAINING AND MANEUVERING OF A NUMBER OF FEDERAL AGENCIES, OTHER GROUPS, AND VARIOUS INDIVIDUALS IN WRITING…

A booklet prepared by the U.S. Office of Education and the Office of Economic Opportunity describes the types of educational programs which are eligible for federal funds. Following a brief discussion on some characteristics of the disadvantaged youngster, the document presents information about programs involving food, health care, and clothing.…

THIS DOCUMENT IS THE REPORT OF THE FIRST YEAR OF NEW JERSEY'S ANTIPOVERTY EFFORTS FOLLOWING THE PASSAGE OF THE ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY ACT OF 1964. DISCUSSED ARE COMMUNITY ACTION IN URBAN AND RURAL AREAS AND SUCH STATE PROGRAMS AS RURAL YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, MIGRANT OPPORTUNITIES, HEALTH SERVICES FOR POOR YOUTH, WORK EXPERIENCE FOR WELFARE RECIPIENTS,…