Economic Opportunity Amendments of 1981

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Statements (63)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:legislation
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Economic_Opportunity_Act
gptkbp:addressed educational opportunities
social justice issues
gptkbp:amended_by gptkb:Economic_Opportunity_Act_of_1964
gptkbp:associated_with economic inequality
gptkbp:contributed_to community development initiatives
gptkbp:controversy debate over effectiveness
gptkbp:discusses unemployment
gptkbp:effective_date gptkb:1981
October 1, 1981
gptkbp:enacted_by gptkb:legislation
gptkbp:encouraged community participation
collaboration between public and private sectors
private sector involvement
entrepreneurship among low-income individuals
gptkbp:established community action agencies
gptkbp:focus_area gptkb:economic_development
gptkbp:focuses_on empowerment of disadvantaged groups
job readiness skills
gptkbp:goal reduce poverty
gptkbp:has_programs Community Services Block Grant Program
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Economic Opportunity Amendments of 1981
gptkbp:impact strengthened job training programs
gptkbp:includes_provisions_for housing assistance
gptkbp:influenced local economic policies
subsequent welfare reforms
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:political_movement
gptkbp:introduced gptkb:Senator_John_Melcher
gptkbp:is_aimed_at low-income families
youth employment
enhance workforce development
reduce dependency on welfare
long-term economic stability
gptkbp:is_criticized_for lack of measurable outcomes
gptkbp:is_evaluated_by gptkb:1980s
assessed by various studies
gptkbp:is_implemented_in local community organizations
gptkbp:is_promoted_by financial independence
self-sufficiency programs
gptkbp:is_supported_by non-profit organizations
various advocacy groups
job creation efforts
bipartisan political support
economic literacy programs
gptkbp:led_to increased collaboration among agencies
increased funding for education and training.
gptkbp:legacy influence on future social programs
gptkbp:legislation gptkb:Job_Training_Partnership_Act
gptkb:Personal_Responsibility_and_Work_Opportunity_Reconciliation_Act
gptkbp:notable_for increased funding for community action programs
gptkbp:part_of U. S. social policy history
gptkbp:provides funding for training programs
resources for local initiatives
gptkbp:purpose to improve economic opportunities for low-income individuals
gptkbp:receives_funding_from gptkb:government_agency
increased federal funding
gptkbp:related_to gptkb:War_on_Poverty
economic empowerment
gptkbp:repealed_by gptkb:Community_Services_Block_Grant_Act
gptkbp:resulted_in improved access to services
gptkbp:signed_by gptkb:President_Ronald_Reagan