(A) the local educational agencies need for
qualified teachers of foreign languages;
(B) the extent to which the local edu-
cational agency has established model programs
to address foreign language instruction in effec-
tive ways;
(C) the need for development of new pro-
grams to recruit and train qualified foreign lan-
guage teachers; and
(D) such additional factors as the State
educational agency considers appropriate;
(3) contain assurances that the State edu-
cational agency will not provide funds under the
grant to any institution of higher education unless
the institution of higher education requires 2 years
of foreign language instruction as a condition of ad-
mission or graduation; and
(4) specify the procedures by which the State
educational agency will select the institutions or or-
ganizations to provide the training required for
teacher certification, which may include an institu-
tion of higher education, local educational agency, or
consortia of institutions of higher education and
local educational agencies.
SEC. 104. QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS.
(a) DEFINITION.—For purposes of this title, an indi-
vidual is qualified if such individual has competence in a
foreign language at a level consistent with the standards
established by the Secretary under subsection (b).
(b) SELECTION.—In selecting individuals for receipt
for assistance under this title, a State educational agency
shall include qualified individuals who are—
(1) retired or returning Government employees
who served abroad;
(2) retired or returning business persons or
professionals who served abroad;
(3) foreign-born nationals with a degree from a
domestic or overseas institution of higher education;
and
(4) individuals with a baccalaureate degree
whose major or minor was in a foreign language or
international studies.
SEC. 105. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.
There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out
this title $50,000,000 for fiscal year 1994 and each of
the 3 succeeding fiscal years.
TITLE II—GRANTS TO INSTITU-
TIONS 
OF 
HIGHER 
EDU-
CATION FOR TRANSLATORS
AND INTERPRETERS
SEC. 201. NEEDS ASSESSMENT COUNCIL.
(a) PROGRAM
AUTHORITY.—The Department of
State shall establish a Translation and Interpretation
Needs Assessment Council.
(b) COMPOSITION.—
(1) IN GENERAL.—The Council shall be com-
posed of the following individuals or the designated
representatives of such individuals:
(A) The Secretary of State, or a designee,
who shall serve as the chairperson of the Board.
(B) The Secretary of Education.
(C) The Secretary of Defense.
(D) The Secretary of Commerce.
(E) The Director of the Central Intel-
ligence Agency.
(F) The Director of the United States In-
formation Agency.
(G) The Director of the National Security
Council.
(H) 6 individuals appointed by the Presi-
dent, who have the expertise in the fields of
translation and interpretation, language and
linguistics, international studies, business, and
area studies education.
(2) SPECIAL RULE.—Individuals appointed to
the Board pursuant to paragraph (1)(H) shall be
appointed for a period not to exceed 4 years. Such
individuals shall receive no compensation for service
on the Council, but may receive reimbursement for
travel and other necessary expenses.
(c) FUNCTIONS.—The Council shall—
(1) establish qualifications for students and in-
stitutions of higher education desiring fellowships
and grants for institutional support under this title;
(2) coordinate and determine the translation
and interpretation needs of the Government for the
purposes of economic competitiveness and coopera-
tion, diplomacy, and national security; and
(3) after determining these needs, make grants
to institutions of higher education for training trans-
lation and interpretation specialists and personnel.
SEC. 202. PROCEDURES FOR THE SELECTION OF GRANT
AND FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM.
(a) GRANTS.—The Council shall award grants under
this title to institutions of higher education or consortia
of institutions of higher education (in conjunction with
nonprofit or Federal agencies, or both) that provide evi-
dence that they are developing a degree or certificate pro-
gram in translation and interpretation.
(b) FELLOWSHIPS.—The Council shall award fellow-
ships under this title to individuals who are enrolled in
a degree or certificate program and agree to enter govern-
ment or public service for 2 years for each year of study
for which a fellowship under this title is received.
SEC. 203. ESTABLISHMENT OF GRANT AND FELLOWSHIP
PROGRAM.
(a) INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT.—Funds provided by a
grant under this title may be used for the purposes of—
(1) developing physical plant and interpretation
facilities,
(2) instructor training,
(3) materials,
(4) curriculum development,
(5) internships,
(6) faculty development and support in trans-
lation and interpretation,
(7) certificate and degree programs, and
(8) the development and enhancement of grad-
uate programs.
(b) FELLOWSHIPS.—Fellowships under this title shall
be awarded to individuals who are United States citizens
or resident aliens to enable such students to pursue edu-
cation in the United States in the areas of practical inter-
pretation and translation.
SEC. 204. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.
There are authorized to be appropriated $15,000,000
for fiscal year 1994, of which no less than $10,000,000
shall be available for section 202(a), and such sums as
may be necessary for each of the fiscal years 1995, 1996,
and 1997 to carry out the provisions of this title.
TITLE III—LESSER KNOWN AND
STUDIED LANGUAGES
SEC. 301. LESSER KNOWN AND STUDIED LANGUAGES
GRANTS AND FELLOWSHIPS.
Effective October 1, 1993, the Soviet-Eastern Euro-
pean Research and Training Act of 1983 (22 U.S.C.
4501) is amended by adding after section 809 the follow-
ing new section:
‘‘SEC. 810. LESSER KNOWN AND STUDIED LANGUAGES
GRANTS AND FELLOWSHIPS.
‘‘(a) PURPOSE.—It is the purpose of this section to
promote the teaching and study of lesser known and stud-
ied languages.
‘‘(b) DEFINITION.—For the purposes of this section,
the term ‘lesser known and studied languages’ means lan-
guages considered important to the national interest, na-
‘‘(1) GRANTS.—There are authorized to be ap-
propriated $10,000,000 for fiscal year 1994 to carry
out subsection (c)(2).
‘‘(2) FELLOWSHIPS.—There are authorized to
be appropriated $5,000,000 for fiscal year 1994 to
carry out subsection (c)(3).’’.
TITLE IV—EXPORT EDUCATION
SEC. 401. PURPOSE.
It is the purpose of this title to assist American com-
panies to develop and expand into export markets by pro-
viding education and support services necessary for do-
mestic businesses to succeed in international markets by
increasing their basic knowledge of world markets, foreign
cultures and languages.
SEC. 402. GRANTS AUTHORIZED.
(a) GRANTS BY SECRETARY.—The Secretary of Com-
merce shall, in accordance with this title, make grants to
States to carry out the purpose described in section 401.
(b) SELECTION OF GRANTS.—The State shall submit
to the Secretary a proposal indicating the qualifications
of the eligible entity for carrying out the provisions of sec-
tion 403.
(c) DISTRIBUTION
OF FUNDS
BY STATES.—Each
State that receives a grant under this title shall determine
the eligibility of an appropriate State-based entity accord-
ing to the needs of the State’s primary trade and economic
development agency and model programs serving such
needs or for the development of such programs.
SEC. 403. AUTHORIZED ACTIVITIES.
Funds provided under this title may be used for the
purpose of, but are not limited to—
(1) education, support and referral services in
developing marketing materials in foreign languages
and appropriate to other cultures,
(2) assisting companies in trade missions,
(3) holding seminars and classes for companies
on topics such as export regulations, trading tech-
niques, working in foreign cultures and foreign lan-
guages,
(4) providing consulting services with experts to
assist companies in export and marketing planning,
and
(5) acting as a clearinghouse in supplying com-
panies with information and updates to assist them
in identifying international and trade opportunities.
SEC. 404. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.
There are authorized to be appropriated $12,500,000
in fiscal years 1994, 1995, 1996, and 1997 to carry out
the provisions of this title.
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