[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 100 (Thursday, July 27, 2000)]
[Senate]
[Page S7849]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]

      By Mr. SANTORUM:
  S. 2958. A bill to establish a national clearinghouse for youth 
entrepreneurship education, and for other purposes; to the Committee on 
Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.


    youth entrepreneurship clearinghouse and curriculum-based youth 
                            entrepreneurship

  Mr. SANTORUM. Mr. President, today I am introducing legislation to 
empower at-risk youths and their communities. My legislation would 
establish a national youth entrepreneurship clearinghouse and permit 
curriculum-based youth entrepreneurship education as an allowable use 
of funds. Only curriculum-based youth entrepreneurship programs that 
demonstrate success in equipping disadvantaged youth with applied math 
and other analytical skills would be eligible for assistance under this 
measure. Students who participate in these programs learn basic 
entrepreneurial skills and gain a better understanding of the 
relationship between the subjects they learn in their classrooms and 
the business world. By teaching students practical skills needed to 
establish and maintain thriving entrepreneurial projects, the programs 
empower students and prepare them for future endeavors as contributing 
members of their communities. My legislation will instill pride in at-
risk youths by providing them with the opportunity to improve their 
surroundings, while they explore and learn about the many career 
choices available to them in the business world.
  I am pleased that this measure was included in the Elementary and 
Secondary Education Reauthorization bill passed by the House of 
Representatives, and it is my hope that we can facilitate its passage 
in the Senate and move closer to providing significant and meaningful 
initiatives for our children in need.
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