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Edward M. Kennedy: The intent of this legislation is not to exclude States and local school districts that use the subject heading social…

On the recordFebruary 8, 1994
The intent of this legislation is not to exclude States and local school districts that use the subject heading social studies rather than history, geography, civics, and government.
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Edward M. Kennedy
Massachusetts

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The speaker is clarifying the intent of legislation regarding educational subject headings.

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