An amendment numbered 3 printed in House Report 109-387 to ensure that the effects of illicit drug abuse on children of substance abusers are considered in the annual National Drug Control Strategy. The amendment requires ONDCP to conduct a study and the President to report to Congress on drug court programs that conduct hearings in nontraditional public places, such as schools.

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   Change 1: Strikes “and”

   StrikesPage 168, line 17Printed page

   Struck: and

   Original wording

   Page 168, line 17, strike “and”.

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   Change 2: Replaces the period at the end of page 168, line 19 with “; and”

   ReplacesPrinted page

   …[struck: .][inserted: ; and]

   Original wording

   Page 168, line 19, strike the period at the end and insert “; and”.

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   Change 3: Inserts new text on page 168, line 19

   InsertsPrinted page

   Inserted: (IV) the effect of illicit drug use on children of substance abusers.

   Original wording

   Page 168, after line 19, insert the following:

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   Change 4: Inserts “(including the effects on children of substance abusers)” after “drug use”

   InsertsPage 170, line 12Printed page

   …drug use[inserted: (including the effects on children of substance abusers)]…

   Original wording

   Page 170, line 12, insert after “drug use” the following: “(including the effects on children of substance abusers)”.

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   Change 5: Adds SEC. 20. STUDY ON DRUG COURT HEARINGS IN NONTRADITIONAL PLACES at the end of the bill

   Adds a section

   In H.R. 2829 · Reported in House

   Section 703(a) (21 U.S.C. 1702(a)) is amended by adding at the end the following: "When developing the national drug control policy, any policy of the Director relating to syringe exchange programs for intravenous drug users shall be based on the best available medical and scientific evidence regarding their effectiveness in promoting individual health and preventing the spread of infectious disease, and their impact on drug addiction and use. In making any policy relating to syringe exchange programs, the Director shall consult with the National Institutes of Health and the National Academy of Sciences.". Union Calendar No. 209

   Inserted: SEC. 20. STUDY ON DRUG COURT HEARINGS IN NONTRADITIONAL PLACES.

   Inserted: (a) Finding.--Congress finds that encouraging drug courts and schools to enter into partnerships that allow students to see the repercussions of drug abuse by non-violent offenders may serve as a strong deterrent and promote demand reduction.

   Inserted: (b) Study.--The Director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy shall conduct a study on drug court programs that conduct hearings in nontraditional public places, such as schools. At a minimum, the study shall evaluate similar programs in operation, such as the program operated in the Fourth Judicial District Drug Court, in Washington County, Arkansas.

   Inserted: (c) Requirement.--At the same time the President submits to Congress the National Drug Control Strategy due February 1, 2007, pursuant to section 706 of the Office of National Drug Control Policy Reauthorization Act of 1998, the President shall submit to Congress a report on the study conducted under subsection (b). The report shall include an evaluation of the results of the study and such recommendations as the President considers appropriate.

   Inserted: (d) Demand Reduction.--In this section, the term "demand reduction" has the meaning provided in section 702(1) of the Office of National Drug Control Policy Reauthorization Act of 1998 (21 U.S.C. 1701(1)).

   Original wording

   At the end of the bill add the following new section (and conform the table of contents accordingly):

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