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20 U.S.C. § 7261d (EDUCATION)
§ 7261d. Requirements
(a) Annual report to the Secretary
In order to continue receiving funding after the first year of a multiyear grant or contract under this subpart, the administrator of the grant or contract for the local educational agency or community-based organization shall submit to the Secretary an annual report that—
(1) describes the activities conducted during the preceding year; and
(2) demonstrates that progress has been made toward meeting State standards for physical education.
(b) Administrative expenses
Not more than 5 percent of the grant funds made available to a local educational agency or community-based organization under this subpart for any fiscal year may be used for administrative expenses.
(Pub. L. 89–10, title V, § 5505, as added Pub. L. 107–110, title V, § 501, Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 1842.)
20 U.S.C. § 7261e (EDUCATION)
§ 7261e. Administrative provisions
(a) Federal share
The Federal share under this subpart may not exceed—
(1) 90 percent of the total cost of a program for the first year for which the program receives assistance under this subpart; and
(2) 75 percent of such cost for the second and each subsequent such year.
(b) Proportionality
To the extent practicable, the Secretary shall ensure that grants awarded under this subpart shall be equitably distributed among local educational agencies and community-based organizations serving urban and rural areas.
(c) Report to Congress
Not later than June 1, 2003, the Secretary shall submit a report to Congress that—
(1) describes the programs assisted under this subpart;
(2) documents the success of such programs in improving physical fitness; and
(3) makes such recommendations as the Secretary determines appropriate for the continuation and improvement of the programs assisted under this subpart.
(d) Availability of funds
Amounts made available to the Secretary to carry out this subpart shall remain available until expended.
(Pub. L. 89–10, title V, § 5506, as added Pub. L. 107–110, title V, § 501, Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 1842.)
20 U.S.C. § 7261f (EDUCATION)
§ 7261f. Supplement, not supplant
Funds made available under this subpart shall be used to supplement, and not supplant, any other Federal, State, or local funds available for physical education activities.
(Pub. L. 89–10, title V, § 5507, as added Pub. L. 107–110, title V, § 501, Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 1842.)
heading: Prior Provisions
text: Prior section 7262, Pub. L. 89–10, title V, § 5302, as added Pub. L. 103–382, title I, § 101, Oct. 20, 1994, 108 Stat. 3701, which set forth purpose of the School Dropout Assistance Act, was omitted in the general amendment of this subchapter by Pub. L. 107–110.
20 U.S.C. § 7263 (EDUCATION)
§ 7263. Purpose and program authorization
(a) Purpose
It is the purpose of this subpart to assist eligible applicants—
(1) to create or expand community technology centers that will provide disadvantaged residents of economically distressed urban and rural communities with access to information technology and related training; and
(2) to provide technical assistance and support to community technology centers.
(b) Program authorization
The Secretary is authorized, in conjunction with the Office of Educational Technology, to award grants, contracts, or cooperative agreements, on a competitive basis, for a period of not more than 3 years, to eligible applicants in order to assist such applicants in—
(1) creating or expanding community technology centers; or
(2) providing technical assistance and support to community technology centers.
(3) Service of Americorps participants.—
The Secretary may collaborate with the Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation for National and Community Service on the use in community technology centers of participants in National Service programs carried out under subtitle C of title I of the National and Community Service Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12571 et seq.).
(Pub. L. 89–10, title V, § 5511, as added Pub. L. 107–110, title V, § 501, Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 1843.)
heading: References in Text
text: The National and Community Service Act of 1990, referred to in subsec. (b)(3), is Pub. L. 101–610, Nov. 16, 1990, 104 Stat. 3127, as amended. Subtitle C of title I of the Act is classified generally to division C (§ 12571 et seq.) of subchapter I of chapter 129 of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 12501 of Title 42 and Tables.
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 7263, Pub. L. 89–10, title V, § 5303, as added Pub. L. 103–382, title I, § 101, Oct. 20, 1994, 108 Stat. 3701, related to grants to local educational agencies, prior to the general amendment of this subchapter by Pub. L. 107–110. See section 6561a of this title.
20 U.S.C. § 7263a (EDUCATION)
§ 7263a. Eligibility and application requirements
(a) Eligible applicants
In order to be eligible to receive an award under this subpart, an applicant shall—
(1) be an entity (such as a foundation, museum, library, for-profit business, public or private nonprofit organization, or community-based organization), an institution of higher education, a State educational agency, a local education agency, or a consortium of such entities, institutions, or agencies; and
(2) have the capacity to significantly expand access to computers and related services for disadvantaged residents of economically distressed urban and rural communities (who would otherwise be denied such access).
(b) Application requirements
In order to receive an award under this subpart, an eligible applicant shall submit an application to the Secretary at such time, and containing such information, as the Secretary may require. The application shall include each of the following:
(1) A description of the proposed project, including a description of the magnitude of the need for the services and how the project would expand access to information technology and related services to disadvantaged residents of an economically distressed urban or rural community.
(2) A demonstration of—
(A) the commitment, including the financial commitment, of entities (such as institutions, organizations, business and other groups in the community) that will provide support for the creation, expansion, and continuation of the proposed project; and
(B) the extent to which the proposed project coordinates with other appropriate agencies, efforts, and organizations providing services to disadvantaged residents of an economically distressed urban or rural community.
(3) A description of how the proposed project would be sustained once the Federal funds awarded under this subpart end.
(4) A plan for the evaluation of the program, which shall include benchmarks to monitor progress toward specific project objectives.
(c) Matching requirements
The Federal share of the cost of any project funded under this subpart shall not exceed 50 percent. The non-Federal share of such project may be in cash or in kind, fairly evaluated, including services.
(Pub. L. 89–10, title V, § 5512, as added Pub. L. 107–110, title V, § 501, Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 1843.)
20 U.S.C. § 7263b (EDUCATION)
§ 7263b. Uses of funds
(a) Required uses
A recipient shall use funds under this subpart for—
(1) creating or expanding community technology centers that expand access to information technology and related training for disadvantaged residents of distressed urban or rural communities; and
(2) evaluating the effectiveness of the project.
(b) Permissible uses
A recipient may use funds under this subpart for activities, described in its application, that carry out the purposes of this subpart, such as—
(1) supporting a center coordinator, and staff, to supervise instruction and build community partnerships;
(2) acquiring equipment, networking capabilities, and infrastructure to carry out the project; and
(3) developing and providing services and activities for community residents that provide access to computers, information technology, and the use of such technology in support of preschool preparation, academic achievement, educational development, and workforce development, such as the following:
(A) After-school activities in which children and youths use software that provides academic enrichment and assistance with homework, develop their technical skills, explore the Internet, and participate in multimedia activities, including web page design and creation.
(B) Adult education and family literacy activities through technology and the Internet, including—
(i) General Education Development, Language Instruction Educational Programs, and adult basic education classes or programs;
(ii) introduction to computers;
(iii) intergenerational activities; and
(iv) educational development opportunities.
(C) Career development and job preparation activities, such as—
(i) training in basic and advanced computer skills;
(ii) resume writing workshops; and
(iii) access to databases of employment opportunities, career information, and other online materials.
(D) Small business activities, such as—
(i) computer-based training for basic entrepreneurial skills and electronic commerce; and
(ii) access to information on business start-up programs that is available online, or from other sources.
(E) Activities that provide home access to computers and technology, such as assistance and services to promote the acquisition, installation, and use of information technology in the home through low-cost solutions such as networked computers, web-based television devices, and other technology.
(Pub. L. 89–10, title V, § 5513, as added Pub. L. 107–110, title V, § 501, Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 1844.)
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 7264, Pub. L. 89–10, title V, § 5404 [5304], as added Pub. L. 103–382, title I, § 101, Oct. 20, 1994, 108 Stat. 3703, which related to application for school dropout assistance, was omitted in the general amendment of this subchapter by Pub. L. 107–110. See section 6561b of this title.
20 U.S.C. § 7265 (EDUCATION)
§ 7265. Short title
This subpart may be cited as the “Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Education Through Cultural and Historical Organizations Act”.
(Pub. L. 89–10, title V, § 5521, as added Pub. L. 107–110, title V, § 501, Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 1845.)
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 7265, Pub. L. 89–10, title V, § 5305, as added Pub. L. 103–382, title I, § 101, Oct. 20, 1994, 108 Stat. 3704, related to use of grants for dropout prevention activities, prior to the general amendment of this subchapter by Pub. L. 107–110. See section 6555 of this title.
20 U.S.C. § 7265b (EDUCATION)
§ 7265b. Program authorization
(a) Grants and contracts
In order to carry out programs that fulfill the purposes of this subpart, the Secretary is authorized to make grants to, or enter into contracts with, the following:
(1) The Alaska Native Heritage Center in Anchorage, Alaska.
(2) The Inupiat Heritage Center in Barrow, Alaska.
(3) The Bishop Museum in Hawaii.
(4) The Peabody-Essex Museum in Salem, Massachusetts.
(5) The New Bedford Whaling Museum and the New Bedford Oceanarium in New Bedford, Massachusetts.
(6) The Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians in Choctaw, Mississippi.
(7) Other Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian cultural and educational organizations.
(8) Cultural and educational organizations with experience in developing or operating programs that illustrate and interpret the contributions of Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians, the whaling industry, and the China trade to the economic, social, and environmental history of the United States.
(9) Consortia of the organizations and entities described in this subsection.
(b) Uses of funds
Activities provided through programs carried out under this subpart may include one or more of the following:
(1) Development and implementation of educational programs to increase understanding of cultural diversity and multicultural communication among Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians, and the people of the continental United States, based on historic patterns of trading and commerce.
(2) Development and implementation of programs using modern technology, including the Internet, to educate students, their parents, and teachers about historic and contemporary cultural and trading ties that continue to link the diverse cultures of Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians, and the people of Massachusetts.
(3) Cultural exchanges of elders, students, parents, and teachers among Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians, and the people of Massachusetts to increase awareness of diverse cultures among each group.
(4) Sharing of collections among cultural institutions designed to increase awareness of diverse cultures and links among them.
(5) Development and implementation of internship and apprentice programs in cultural institutions to train Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians, and low-income students in Massachusetts for careers with cultural institutions.
(6) Other activities, consistent with the purposes of this subpart, to meet the educational needs of Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians, and students and their parents in Massachusetts.
(7) Cultural and educational programs relating to any Federally recognized Indian tribe in Mississippi.
(Pub. L. 89–10, title V, § 5523, as added Pub. L. 107–110, title V, § 501, Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 1846; amended Pub. L. 109–149, title III, § 306(2), Dec. 30, 2005, 119 Stat. 2870.)
heading: Amendments
text: 2005—Subsec. (a)(6) to (9). Pub. L. 109–149, § 306(2)(A), added par. (6) and redesignated former pars. (6) to (8) as (7) to (9), respectively.
Subsec. (b)(7). Pub. L. 109–149, § 306(2)(B), added par. (7).
20 U.S.C. § 7265c (EDUCATION)
§ 7265c. Administrative provisions
(a) Application required
No grant may be made under this subpart, and no contract may be entered into under this subpart, unless the entity seeking the grant or contract submits an application to the Secretary at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may determine to be necessary to carry out the provisions of this subpart.
(b) Local educational agency coordination
Each applicant for a grant or contract under this subpart shall inform each local educational agency serving students who will participate in the program to be carried out under the grant or contract about the application.
(Pub. L. 89–10, title V, § 5524, as added Pub. L. 107–110, title V, § 501, Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 1847.)
20 U.S.C. § 7265d (EDUCATION)
§ 7265d. Availability of funds
If sufficient funds are made available under section 7241 of this title to carry out this subpart for a fiscal year, the Secretary shall make available, to support activities described in section 7265b(b) of this title, the following amounts:
(1) Not less than $2,000,000 each to—
(A) the New Bedford Whaling Museum, in partnership with the New Bedford Oceanarium, in Massachusetts;
(B) the Inupiat Heritage Center in Alaska; and
(C) the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians in Choctaw, Mississippi.
(2) For the New Trade Winds project, not less than $1,000,000 each to—
(A) the Alaska Native Heritage Center in Alaska;
(B) the Bishop Museum in Hawaii; and
(C) the Peabody-Essex Museum in Massachusetts.
(3) For internship and apprenticeship programs (including the Museum Action Corps of the Peabody-Essex Museum), not less than $1,000,000 each to—
(A) the Alaska Native Heritage Center in Alaska;
(B) the Bishop Museum in Hawaii; and
(C) the Peabody-Essex Museum in Massachusetts.
(Pub. L. 89–10, title V, § 5525, as added Pub. L. 107–110, title V, § 501, Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 1847; amended Pub. L. 109–149, title III, § 306(3), Dec. 30, 2005, 119 Stat. 2870.)
heading: Amendments
text: 2005—Par. (1)(A). Pub. L. 109–149, § 306(3)(A), which directed striking out “and” after semicolon in subpar. (a), was executed by striking out “and” in subpar. (A) to reflect the probable intent of Congress.
Par. (1)(B), (C). Pub. L. 109–149, § 306(3)(B), (C), substituted “; and” for period in subpar. (B), and added subpar. (C).
20 U.S.C. § 7265e (EDUCATION)
§ 7265e. Definitions
In this subpart:
(1) Alaska Native
The term “Alaska Native” has the meaning given that term in section 7546 of this title.
(2) Native Hawaiian
The term “Native Hawaiian” has the meaning given that term in section 7517 of this title.
(Pub. L. 89–10, title V, § 5526, as added Pub. L. 107–110, title V, § 501, Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 1848.)
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 7266, Pub. L. 89–10, title V, § 5306, as added Pub. L. 103–382, title I, § 101, Oct. 20, 1994, 108 Stat. 3706, which related to distribution of assistance and limitation on costs, was omitted in the general amendment of this subchapter by Pub. L. 107–110.
20 U.S.C. § 7267 (EDUCATION)
§ 7267. Short title
This subpart may be cited as the “Excellence in Economic Education Act of 2001”.
(Pub. L. 89–10, title V, § 5531, as added Pub. L. 107–110, title V, § 501, Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 1848.)
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 7267, Pub. L. 89–10, title V, § 5307, as added Pub. L. 103–382, title I, § 101, Oct. 20, 1994, 108 Stat. 3706, related to reports, prior to the general amendment of this subchapter by Pub. L. 107–110.
20 U.S.C. § 7267a (EDUCATION)
§ 7267a. Purpose and goals
(a) Purpose
The purpose of this subpart is to promote economic and financial literacy among all students in kindergarten through grade 12 by awarding a competitive grant to a national nonprofit educational organization that has as its primary purpose the improvement of the quality of student understanding of personal finance and economics.
(b) Objectives
The objectives of this subpart are the following:
(1) To increase students’ knowledge of, and achievement in, economics to enable the students to become more productive and informed citizens.
(2) To strengthen teachers’ understanding of, and competency in, economics to enable the teachers to increase student mastery of economic principles and the practical application of those principles.
(3) To encourage economic education research and development, to disseminate effective instructional materials, and to promote replication of best practices and exemplary programs that foster economic literacy.
(4) To assist States in measuring the impact of education in economics.
(5) To leverage and expand private and public support for economic education partnerships at national, State, and local levels.
(Pub. L. 89–10, title V, § 5532, as added Pub. L. 107–110, title V, § 501, Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 1848.)
20 U.S.C. § 7267b (EDUCATION)
§ 7267b. Grant program authorized
(a) Authorization
The Secretary is authorized to award a competitive grant to a national nonprofit educational organization that has as its primary purpose the improvement of the quality of student understanding of personal finance and economics through effective teaching of economics in the Nation’s classrooms (referred to in this subpart as the “grantee”).
(b) Uses of funds
(1) Direct activities
The grantee shall use 25 percent of the funds made available through the grant for a fiscal year—
(A) to strengthen and expand the grantee’s relationships with State and local personal finance, entrepreneurial, and economic education organizations;
(B) to support and promote training of teachers who teach a grade from kindergarten through grade 12 regarding economics, including the dissemination of information on effective practices and research findings regarding the teaching of economics;
(C) to support research on effective teaching practices and the development of assessment instruments to document student understanding of personal finance and economics; and
(D) to develop and disseminate appropriate materials to foster economic literacy.
(2) Subgrants
The grantee shall use 75 percent of the funds made available through the grant for a fiscal year to award subgrants to State educational agencies or local educational agencies, and State or local economic, personal finance, or entrepreneurial education organizations (referred to in this section as the “recipient”). The grantee shall award such a subgrant to pay for the Federal share of the cost of enabling the recipient to work in partnership with one or more of the entities described in paragraph (3) for one or more of the following purposes:
(A) Collaboratively establishing and conducting teacher training programs that use effective and innovative approaches to the teaching of economics, personal finance, and entrepreneurship.
(B) Providing resources to school districts that desire to incorporate economics and personal finance into the curricula of the schools in the districts.
(C) Conducting evaluations of the impact of economic and financial literacy education on students.
(D) Conducting economic and financial literacy education research.
(E) Creating and conducting school-based student activities to promote consumer, economic, and personal finance education (such as saving, investing, and entrepreneurial education) and to encourage awareness and student academic achievement in economics.
(F) Encouraging replication of best practices to promote economic and financial literacy.
(3) Partnership entities
The entities described in this paragraph are the following:
(A) A private sector entity.
(B) A State educational agency.
(C) A local educational agency.
(D) An institution of higher education.
(E) An organization promoting economic development.
(F) An organization promoting educational excellence.
(G) An organization promoting personal finance or entrepreneurial education.
(Pub. L. 89–10, title V, § 5533, as added Pub. L. 107–110, title V, § 501, Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 1848.)
20 U.S.C. § 7267c (EDUCATION)
§ 7267c. Applications
(a) Grantee applications
To be eligible to receive a grant under this subpart, the grantee shall submit to the Secretary an application at such time, in such manner, and accompanied by such information as the Secretary may require.
(b) Recipient applications
(1) Submission
To be eligible to receive a subgrant under this section, a recipient shall submit an application to the grantee at such time, in such manner, and accompanied by such information as the grantee may require.
(2) Review
The grantee shall invite the individuals described in paragraph (3) to review all applications from recipients for a subgrant under this section and to make recommendations to the grantee regarding the approval of the applications.
(3) Reviewers
The individuals described in this paragraph are the following:
(i) Leaders in the fields of economics and education.
(ii) Such other individuals as the grantee determines to be necessary, especially members of the State and local business, banking, and finance communities.
(Pub. L. 89–10, title V, § 5534, as added Pub. L. 107–110, title V, § 501, Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 1849.)