Julius Rosenwald and Rosenwald Schools National Historical Park Act

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Establishes the Julius Rosenwald and Rosenwald Schools National Historical Park as a unit of the National Park System.
Commemorates the life and legacy of Julius Rosenwald, a philanthropist who partnered with Booker T. Washington to build schools for African-American communities in the segregated South.
Recognizes the impact of the Rosenwald Schools, which educated over 600,000 African-American children between 1912 and 1932.
Aims to preserve representative sites of the Rosenwald Schools, including specific schools in Maryland and South Carolina, and establish a visitor center in Chicago.
Creates a network within the National Park Service to connect remaining Rosenwald Schools and disseminate their history.
Defines key terms related to the legislation, including “Park,” “Map,” and “Network.”
Outlines the boundaries of the Park, including specific historical sites and schools.
Mandates the Secretary of the Interior to administer the Park and enter into cooperative agreements for educational programs and preservation efforts.
Allows for the acquisition of land and easements necessary for the Park’s administration and visitor services.
Requires the Secretary to complete a general management plan for the Park within three fiscal years of funding availability.
Establishes the Rosenwald Schools National Network to promote educational and historical materials related to Rosenwald and the schools.
Authorizes the Secretary to provide grants and enter into agreements to support the Network and its elements.

Establishes the Julius Rosenwald and Rosenwald Schools National Historical Park as a unit of the National Park System.
Commemorates the life and legacy of Julius Rosenwald, a philanthropist who partnered with Booker T. Washington to build schools for African-American communities in the segregated South.
Recognizes the impact of the Rosenwald Schools, which educated over 600,000 African-American children between 1912 and 1932.
Aims to preserve representative sites of the Rosenwald Schools, including specific schools in Maryland and South Carolina, and establish a visitor center in Chicago.
Creates a network within the National Park Service to connect remaining Rosenwald Schools and disseminate their history.
Defines key terms related to the legislation, including “Park,” “Map,” and “Network.”
Outlines the boundaries of the Park, including specific historical sites and schools.
Mandates the Secretary of the Interior to administer the Park and enter into cooperative agreements for educational programs and preservation efforts.
Allows for the acquisition of land and easements necessary for the Park’s administration and visitor services.
Requires the Secretary to complete a general management plan for the Park within three fiscal years of funding availability.
Establishes the Rosenwald Schools National Network to promote educational and historical materials related to Rosenwald and the schools.
Authorizes the Secretary to provide grants and enter into agreements to support the Network and its elements.

Julius Rosenwald and Rosenwald Schools National Historical Park Act

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