Date: June 28, 1977
Subject: Forced Busing
Description: Brooke (R-MA) amendment to delete provisions from the bill prohibiting the use of federal funds for busing students farther than the schools nearest to their homes, including the busing of students necessitated by school "pairing", "clustering" or grade restructuring plans. Approval of this amendment would continue forced busing.
Result: Amendment Rejected, 42-51
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