(3) the donation of higher education scholarship
funds for eligible students to continue their study of
mathematics, science, and information technology.
(f) APPLICATION.—(1) To apply for a grant under
this section, each eligible local educational agency shall
submit an application to the Director in accordance with
guidelines established by the Director pursuant to para-
graph (2).
(2)(A) The guidelines referred to in paragraph (1)
shall require, at a minimum, that the application
include—
(i) a description of proposed activities con-
sistent with the uses of funds and program require-
ments under subsection (c);
(ii) a description of the higher education schol-
arship program, including criteria for selection, du-
ration of scholarship, number of scholarships to be
awarded each year, and funding levels for scholar-
ships; and
(iii) evidence of private sector participation and
financial support to establish an internship, men-
toring, and scholarship program.
(B) The Director shall issue and publish such guide-
lines not later than 6 months after the date of the enact-
ment of this Act.
(g) PRIORITY.—The Director shall give special pri-
ority in awarding grants under this section to eligible local
educational agencies that—
(1) demonstrate the greatest ability to obtain
commitments from representatives of the private sec-
tor to provide services and funds described under
subsection (e); and
(2) demonstrate the greatest economic need.
(h) ASSESSMENT.—The Director shall assess the ef-
fectiveness of activities carried out under this section.
(i) STUDY AND REPORT.—The Director—
(1) shall initiate an evaluative study of the ef-
fectiveness of the activities carried out under this
section in improving student performance in mathe-
matics, science, and information technology at the
precollege level and in stimulating student interest
in pursuing undergraduate studies in those fields;
and
(2) shall report the findings of the study to
Congress not later than 4 years after the award of
the first scholarship.
Such report shall include the number of students grad-
uating from an institution of higher education with a
major in mathematics, science, or information technology
and the number of students who find employment in such
fields.
(j) DEFINITIONS.—In this section:
(1) The term ‘‘conditional agreement’’ means
an arrangement between representatives of the pri-
vate sector and local educational agencies to provide
certain services and funds, such as, but not limited
to, the donation of computer hardware and software,
the establishment of internship and mentoring op-
portunities for students who participate in mathe-
matics, science, and information technology pro-
grams, and the donation of scholarship funds for use
at institutions of higher education by eligible stu-
dents who have participated in the mathematics,
science, and information technology programs.
(2) The term ‘‘eligible student’’ means a stu-
dent enrolled in the 12th grade who—
(A) has participated in a mathematics,
science, and an information technology program
established pursuant to this section;
(B) has demonstrated a commitment to
pursue a career in information technology,
mathematics, science, or engineering; and
(C) has attained high academic standing
and maintains a grade point average of not less
than 2.7 on a 4.0 scale for the period from the
beginning of the 10th grade through the time
of application for a scholarship.
(k) AUTHORIZATION
OF APPROPRIATIONS.—There
are authorized to be appropriated to the National Science
Foundation to carry out this section $5,000,000 for each
of fiscal years 2002 through 2004.
(l) MAXIMUM GRANT AWARD.—An award made to an
eligible local educational agency under this section may
not exceed $300,000.
SEC. 702. ARTICULATION PARTNERSHIPS BETWEEN COM-
MUNITY 
COLLEGES 
AND 
SECONDARY
SCHOOLS.
(a) OUTREACH GRANTS.—In making awards for out-
reach grants authorized under section 3(c)(2) of the Sci-
entific and Advanced-Technology Act of 1992 (42 U.S.C.
1862i(c)(2)), the Director shall give priority to proposals
that involve secondary schools with a majority of students
from groups that are underrepresented in the science,
mathematics, and engineering workforce. Awards in such
cases shall not be subject to the requirement under section
3(f)(3) of such Act for a matching contribution.
(b) AUTHORIZATION
OF APPROPRIATIONS.—There
are authorized to be appropriated to the National Science
Foundation to carry out this section $5,000,000 for each
of fiscal years 2002 through 2004.
SEC. 703. ASSESSMENT OF IN-SERVICE TEACHER PROFES-
SIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS.
(a) ASSESSMENT.—The Director shall review all pro-
grams sponsored by the National Science Foundation that
support in-service teacher professional development for
science teachers to determine—
(1) the level of resources and degree of empha-
sis placed on training teachers in the effective use of
information technology in the classroom; and
(2) the allocation of resources between summer
activities and follow-on reinforcement training and
support to participating teachers during the school
year.
(b) REPORT.—The Director shall submit to Congress,
not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of
this Act, a report that—
(1) describes the results of the review and as-
sessment conducted under subsection (a);
(2) summarizes the major categories of in-serv-
ice teacher professional development activities sup-
ported at the time of the review, and the funding
levels for such activities; and
(3) describes any proposed changes, including
new funding allocations, to strengthen the in-service
teacher professional development programs of the
National Science Foundation that support activities
described in paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection
(a).
SEC. 704. STUDY OF BROADBAND NETWORK ACCESS FOR
SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES.
(a) REPORT TO CONGRESS.—The Director shall con-
duct a study of the issues described in subsection (c), and
not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of
this Act, transmit to Congress a report including rec-
ommendations to address those issues. Such report shall
be updated annually for 6 additional years.
(b) CONSULTATION.—In preparing the reports under
subsection (a), the Director shall consult with the National
Aeronautics and Space Administration, the National Insti-
tute of Standards and Technology, and such other Federal
agencies and educational entities as the Director considers
appropriate.
(c) ISSUES TO BE ADDRESSED.—The reports shall—
(1) identify the current status of high-speed,
large bandwidth capacity access to all public elemen-
tary and secondary schools and libraries in the
United States;
(2) identify how the provision of high-speed,
large bandwidth capacity access to the Internet to
such schools and libraries can be effectively utilized
within each school and library;
(3) consider the effect that specific or regional
circumstances may have on the ability of such insti-
tutions to acquire high-speed, large bandwidth ca-
pacity access to achieve universal connectivity as an
effective tool in the education process; and
(4) include options and recommendations to ad-
dress the challenges and issues identified in the re-
ports.
Passed the House of Representatives July 30, 2001.
Attest:
Clerk.