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20 U.S.C. § 3982 (EDUCATION)
§ 3982. Definitions
As used in this part—
(1) the term “applicant” means with respect to activities described in section 3984(a) of this title an institution of higher education and the other participants described in paragraph (3) of section 3984(a) of this title, and with respect to activities described in section 3984(b) of this title a local educational agency and the other participants described in paragraph (3) of section 3984(b) of this title;
(2) the term “equipment” includes machinery, utilities, and built-in equipment and any necessary enclosures or structures to house them, and includes all other items necessary for the functioning of a particular facility as a facility for the provision of educational services, including items such as instructional equipment and necessary furniture, printed, published, and audio-visual instructional materials, and books, periodicals, documents, and other related materials; and
(3) the term “State agency for higher education” means the State board of higher education or other agency or officer primarily responsible for the State supervision of higher education, or if there is no such officer or agency, an officer or agency designated by the Governor or by State law.
(Pub. L. 98–377, title III, § 303, Aug. 11, 1984, 98 Stat. 1283; Pub. L. 99–159, title II, § 232, Nov. 22, 1985, 99 Stat. 900; Pub. L. 100–418, title VI, § 6031(b)(2), Aug. 23, 1988, 102 Stat. 1483.)
heading: Amendments
text: 1988—Pub. L. 100–418 substituted “part” for “subchapter” in introductory text.
1985—Pub. L. 99–159 struck out pars. (3), (4), and (5) which defined “Foundation”, “institution of higher education”, and “States”, respectively, and redesignated par. (6) as (3).
20 U.S.C. § 3983 (EDUCATION)
§ 3983. Program authorized
(a) Authority of Secretary
The Secretary is authorized, in accordance with the provisions of this part, to make grants to applicants to pay the Federal share of the costs of the activities described in section 3984 of this title.
(b) Authorization of appropriations
There are authorized to be appropriated $50,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 1986 and 1987. There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out the provisions of this part $15,000,000 for fiscal year 1989 and such sums as may be necessary for each of the fiscal years 1990, 1991, 1992, and 1993.
(Pub. L. 98–377, title III, § 304, Aug. 11, 1984, 98 Stat. 1284; Pub. L. 99–159, title II, §§ 231, 233, Nov. 22, 1985, 99 Stat. 900, 901; Pub. L. 100–297, title II, § 2301, Apr. 28, 1988, 102 Stat. 319; Pub. L. 100–418, title VI, § 6031(b)(2), Aug. 23, 1988, 102 Stat. 1483.)
heading: Amendments
text: 1988—Pub. L. 100–418 substituted “part” for “subchapter” wherever appearing.
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 100–297 substituted “1986 and 1987” for “1986, 1987, and 1988, to carry out the provisions of this subchapter” and inserted provision authorizing appropriations to carry out provisions of this part of $15,000,000 for fiscal year 1989 and such sums as may be necessary for each of the fiscal years 1990, 1991, 1992, and 1993.
1985—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 99–159, § 231, substituted “Secretary” for “Foundation”.
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 99–159, § 233, amended subsec. (b) generally, substituting authorizations of $50,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 1986, 1987, and 1988, for authorizations of $30,000,000 for fiscal year 1984 and $60,000,000 for fiscal year 1985.
heading: Effective Date of 1988 Amendment
text: For effective date and applicability of amendment by Pub. L. 100–297, see section 6303 of Pub. L. 100–297, set out as a note under section 1071 of this title.
20 U.S.C. § 3986 (EDUCATION)
§ 3986. Submission of applications
Each applicant within a State which desires to receive a grant under this part shall submit the application prepared in accordance with section 3985 of this title to the State agency on 1 higher education or the State educational agency, as the case may be, for approval and shall submit the approved application to the Secretary under section 3985 of this title. Each such application shall be submitted jointly by the local educational agency in the case of activities described in section 3984(a) of this title, or an institution of higher education in the case of activities described in section 3984(b) of this title, and each business concern or other party that is to participate in the program for which assistance is sought.
(Pub. L. 98–377, title III, § 307, Aug. 11, 1984, 98 Stat. 1286; Pub. L. 99–159, title II, § 231, Nov. 22, 1985, 99 Stat. 900; Pub. L. 100–418, title VI, § 6031(b)(2), Aug. 23, 1988, 102 Stat. 1483.)
heading: Amendments
text: 1988—Pub. L. 100–418 substituted “part” for “subchapter”.
1985—Pub. L. 99–159 substituted “Secretary” for “Foundation”.
20 U.S.C. § 3987 (EDUCATION)
§ 3987. Approval of applications
(a) Criteria; consistency of applications with State plans
(1) The Secretary shall establish criteria for approval of applications under this part.
(2) No application may be approved by the Secretary unless the State educational agency or the State agency for higher education, as the case may be, determines that the application is consistent with State plans for elementary and secondary education or State plans for higher education, as the case may be, in the State.
(b) Procedures for equitable distribution of grants among States
The Secretary shall adopt approval procedures designed to assure that there is equitable distribution of grants among the States.
(Pub. L. 98–377, title III, § 308, Aug. 11, 1984, 98 Stat. 1286; Pub. L. 99–159, title II, § 231, Nov. 22, 1985, 99 Stat. 900; Pub. L. 100–418, title VI, § 6031(b)(2), Aug. 23, 1988, 102 Stat. 1483.)
heading: Amendments
text: 1988—Subsec. (a)(1). Pub. L. 100–418 substituted “part” for “subchapter”.
1985—Pub. L. 99–159 substituted “Secretary” for “Foundation” in pars. (1) and (2) of subsec. (a) and in subsec. (b).
20 U.S.C. § 3988 (EDUCATION)
§ 3988. Payments; Federal share; limitation
(a) Federal and non-Federal shares
(1) The Secretary shall pay, to each applicant having an application approved under section 3987 of this title, the Federal share of the cost of the program described in the application.
(2) The Federal share for each fiscal year shall be 50 per centum.
(3) The non-Federal share of payments under this part may be in cash or in kind, fairly evaluated, including plant, equipment, or services.
(b) Fiscal year State limitation
Not more than 15 per centum of the funds appropriated under this part in any fiscal year may be paid to applicants in any single State.
(Pub. L. 98–377, title III, § 309, Aug. 11, 1984, 98 Stat. 1286; Pub. L. 99–159, title II, § 231, Nov. 22, 1985, 99 Stat. 900; Pub. L. 100–418, title VI, § 6031(b)(2), Aug. 23, 1988, 102 Stat. 1483.)
heading: Amendments
text: 1988—Subsecs. (a)(3), (b). Pub. L. 100–418 substituted “part” for “subchapter”.
1985—Subsec. (a)(1). Pub. L. 99–159 substituted “Secretary” for “Foundation”.
20 U.S.C. § 3991 (EDUCATION)
§ 3991. Purpose
It is the purpose of this part to supplement State and local resources to—
(1) improve the quality of instruction in the fields of mathematics and science in elementary and secondary schools;
(2) furnish additional resources and support for the acquisition of equipment, and instructional and reference materials and improvement of laboratory facilities in elementary and secondary schools; and
(3) encourage partnerships in science and mathematics education between the business community, museums, libraries, professional mathematics and scientific associations, private nonprofit organizations, appropriate State agencies and elementary and secondary schools.
(Pub. L. 98–377, title III, § 321, as added Pub. L. 100–418, title VI, § 6031(a)(2), Aug. 23, 1988, 102 Stat. 1479.)
heading: Clubs for Boys and Girls Interested in Science; Authorization of Appropriations; Purposes; Personnel and Facilities
text: Pub. L. 85–875, Sept. 2, 1958, 72 Stat. 1700, provided:
“That in order to strengthen future scientific accomplishment in our Nation by assisting in the development of a body of boys and girls with a special interest in science, there is hereby authorized to be appropriated for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1959, and for each fiscal year thereafter, such sums, not in excess of $50,000, as may be necessary to enable the Commissioner of Education [now Secretary of Education] to encourage, foster, and assist in the establishment in localities throughout the Nation of clubs which are composed of boys and girls who have an especial interest in science.
“Sec. 2.
(a) The Commissioner of Education [now Secretary of Education] shall carry out his duties under the first section with a view to the ultimate chartering by the Congress of a Corporation, similar to the Future Farmers of America, which will seek to—
“(1) develop an interest in science on the part of the young people of America,
“(2) provide an opportunity for the exchange of scientific information and ideas among members of the clubs,
“(3) encourage the promotion of science fairs at which members of the clubs may display their scientific works and projects, and
“(4) develop an awareness of the satisfactions to be derived through a career devoted to science.
“(b) The Commissioner of Education [now Secretary of Education] may utilize any of the personnel and facilities of the Office of Education [now Department of Education] in carrying out this Act.”
20 U.S.C. § 3992 (EDUCATION)
§ 3992. Programs authorized
(a) Grants
The Secretary may make grants to States to pay the Federal share of the cost of the programs described in section 3994 of this title.
(b) Authorization of appropriations
There are authorized to be appropriated for purposes of carrying out this part 1 $20,000,000 for fiscal year 1988.
(Pub. L. 98–377, title III, § 322, as added Pub. L. 100–418, title VI, § 6031(a)(2), Aug. 23, 1988, 102 Stat. 1480.)
heading: References in Text
text: This part, referred to in subsec. (b), was in the original “this chapter” and was translated as reading “this part” to reflect the probable intent of Congress because title III of Pub. L. 98–377, which comprises this subchapter, does not contain chapters.
20 U.S.C. § 3993 (EDUCATION)
§ 3993. Amendment to State application
(a) Application
A State shall be eligible to receive a grant under this part if—
(1) the State submits to the Secretary as part of its application under section 209 1 such information and assurances as the Secretary may require at such time as the Secretary shall establish; and
(2) the Secretary approves such application.
(b) Application requirements
The Secretary shall require each application to include—
(1) a description of the State’s procedures relating to the use of funds from grants received under this part, including the approval process for local applications;
(2) an assurance that not more than 1 percent of the amount received shall be used for administrative expenses; and
(3) an assurance that the State will, to the extent possible, assist local school districts in economically depressed areas to obtain matching funds from business concerns.
(Pub. L. 98–377, title III, § 323, as added Pub. L. 100–418, title VI, § 6031(a)(2), Aug. 23, 1988, 102 Stat. 1480.)
heading: References in Text
text: Section 209, referred to in subsec. (a)(1), is section 209 of Pub. L. 98–377, title II, Aug. 11, 1984, 98 Stat. 1279, as amended, which was classified to section 3969 of this title prior to repeal by Pub. L. 100–297, title II, § 2303, Apr. 28, 1988, 102 Stat. 324.
20 U.S.C. § 3994 (EDUCATION)
§ 3994. Eligible programs
(a) In general
A State may use funds from grants received in any fiscal year under this part for elementary and secondary programs described in this section. The State educational agency shall administer such funds, which shall be awarded to such programs on a competitive basis.
(b) Use of funds
Funds from grants received under this part may be used for the following:
(1) Improvement of elementary and secondary resources
Such funds may be used for acquisition of equipment, instructional and reference materials, and partnership in education programs designed to—
(A) improve instruction in mathematics and science education at the elementary and secondary level;
(B) improve laboratory facilities, classroom and library resources in elementary and secondary mathematics and science education; and
(C) attract matching dollars and in kind contributions of equipment, learning resources or shared time from business concerns, libraries, museums, nonprofit private organizations, professional mathematics and scientific associations, and appropriate State agencies.
(2) Advanced placement programs
(A) Such funds may be used for advanced placement programs operated by local educational agencies that are designed to allow qualified secondary students to attend college preparatory schools, colleges, or universities on a part-time or full-time basis with respect to science and mathematics instruction.
(B) A local educational agency that receives funds from a grant under this part for an advanced placement program described in subparagraph (A) shall allocate to such program a percentage of funds received from the State on a per student basis according to—
(i) the number of students participating in the program; and
(ii) the instruction time such students receive under the program.
(Pub. L. 98–377, title III, § 324, as added Pub. L. 100–418, title VI, § 6031(a)(2), Aug. 23, 1988, 102 Stat. 1480.)
20 U.S.C. § 3995 (EDUCATION)
§ 3995. Local applications
(a) Eligibility
An applicant that desires to receive a grant under this part shall submit an application to the State educational agency, at such time, and in such manner, as the State may require. Such application may take the form of an amendment to an assessment submitted by the local educational agency under section 210,1 if appropriate.
(b) Requirements for application
The State shall require each application to include—
(1) a description of the activities for which assistance under this part is sought;
(2) assurances that not more than 5 percent of the amount received by the applicant in any fiscal year shall be expended on administrative expenses;
(3) if the funds are to be used for improvement of elementary and secondary resources as described in subsection (b)(1) of this section—
(A) an estimate of the amount to be spent on equipment, facilities improvement, library resources, and classroom instructional material;
(B) an estimate of the number of elementary and secondary students who will be aided by activities and expenditures under the grant;
(C) assurances that—
(i) except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, a minimum of 25 percent of the funds for each project will be supplied by business concerns within the community;
(ii) no stipend shall be paid directly to employees of a profitmaking business concern;
(iii) provision shall be made for the equitable participation in the project of children who are enrolled in private elementary and secondary schools; and
(iv) consideration will be given to programs and activities designed to meet the needs of educationally disadvantaged and other traditionally underserved populations; and
(4) if the funds are to be used for advanced placement programs as described in subsection (b)(2) of this section, a commitment as to the percentage of funds received from the State on a per student basis that shall be used by the local educational agency to defray costs of the advanced placement program.
(c) Waiver
The State may waive or reduce the amount of matching funds required under subsection (b)(3)(C)(i) of this section if the State determines that—
(1) substantial need exists in the area served by the applicant for a grant under this part; and
(2) the required amount of matching funds cannot be made available.
(d) Joint applications
A regional consortium of applicants in 2 or more local school districts may file a joint application under subsection (a) of this section.
(Pub. L. 98–377, title III, § 325, as added Pub. L. 100–418, title VI, § 6031(a)(2), Aug. 23, 1988, 102 Stat. 1481.)
heading: References in Text
text: Section 210, referred to in subsec. (a), is section 210 of Pub. L. 98–377, title II, Aug. 11, 1984, 98 Stat. 1280, as amended, which was classified to section 3970 of this title prior to repeal by Pub. L. 100–297, title II, § 2303, Apr. 28, 1988, 102 Stat. 324.
20 U.S.C. § 3996 (EDUCATION)
§ 3996. Submission of applications
An applicant within a State that desires to receive a grant under this part 1 shall submit an application prepared in accordance with section 3995 of this title to the State educational agency for approval. Each application with respect to funds for improvement of elementary and secondary resources under section 3994(b)(1) of this title shall be submitted jointly by the local educational agency and each business concern or other party that is to participate in the activities for which assistance is sought.
(Pub. L. 98–377, title III, § 326, as added Pub. L. 100–418, title VI, § 6031(a)(2), Aug. 23, 1988, 102 Stat. 1482.)
heading: References in Text
text: This part, referred to in text, was in the original “this chapter” and was translated as reading “this part” to reflect the probable intent of Congress because title III of Pub. L. 98–377, which comprises this subchapter, does not contain chapters.
20 U.S.C. § 3997 (EDUCATION)
§ 3997. Approval of applications
(a) Criteria
The State shall establish criteria for approval of applications under this section. Such criteria shall include—
(1) consideration of the local district’s need for, and inability to locally provide for, the activities, equipment, library and instructional materials requested;
(2) the number and nature of elementary and secondary students who will benefit from the planned program; and
(3) the expressed level of financial and in-kind commitment from other parties to the program.
(b) Approval procedures
The State shall adopt approval procedures designed to ensure that grants are equitably distributed among—
(1) rural, urban, and suburban areas; and
(2) small, medium, and large local educational agencies.
(Pub. L. 98–377, title III, § 327, as added Pub. L. 100–418, title VI, § 6031(a)(2), Aug. 23, 1988, 102 Stat. 1482.)
20 U.S.C. § 3998 (EDUCATION)
§ 3998. Computation of grant amounts
(a) Payments to grantees
(1) Payment by State
The State shall pay to the extent of amounts received by it from the Secretary under this part, to each applicant having an application approved under section 3997 of this title, the Federal share of the cost of the program described in the application.
(2) Amount
(A) Except as provided in subparagraph (B), the Federal share for each fiscal year shall be 75 percent.
(B) In the case of an applicant that receives a waiver under section 3995(c) of this title, the Federal share for each fiscal year may be as much as 100 percent.
(3) Non-Federal share
The non-Federal share of payments under this part may be in cash or in kind, fairly evaluated, including plant, equipment, or services.
(b) Payments to States
Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, each State shall receive under this part the greater of—
(1) an amount equal to its share of funds appropriated under chapter 1 of the Education Consolidation and Improvement Act; or
(2) $225,000.
(c) Reduction for insufficient funding
If sums appropriated to carry out this part are not sufficient to permit the Secretary to pay in full the grants which States may receive under subsection (b) of this section, the amount of such grants shall be ratably reduced.
(Pub. L. 98–377, title III, § 328, as added Pub. L. 100–418, title VI, § 6031(a)(2), Aug. 23, 1988, 102 Stat. 1482.)
heading: References in Text
text: The Education Consolidation and Improvement Act, referred to in subsec. (b)(1), probably means the Education Consolidation and Improvement Act of 1981, which is subtitle D [§§ 551 to 596] of title V of Pub. L. 97–35, Aug. 13, 1981, 95 Stat. 463, as amended. Chapter 1 of the Act was classified generally to subchapter I (§ 3801 et seq.) of chapter 51 of this title, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 100–297, title I, § 1003(a), Apr. 28, 1988, 102 Stat. 293. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Tables.
20 U.S.C. § 4001 to 4003 (EDUCATION)
§§ 4001 to 4003. Repealed. Pub. L. 100–297, title II, § 2303, Apr. 28, 1988, 102 Stat. 324
text: Section 4001, Pub. L. 98–377, title IV, § 401, Aug. 11, 1984, 98 Stat. 1287, related to Presidential awards.
text: Section 4002, Pub. L. 98–377, title IV, § 402, Aug. 11, 1984, 98 Stat. 1287, related to administrative provisions.
text: Section 4003, Pub. L. 98–377, title IV, § 403, Aug. 11, 1984, 98 Stat. 1287; Pub. L. 99–159, title II, § 241, Nov. 22, 1985, 99 Stat. 901, related to authorization of appropriations.
heading: Effective Date of Repeal
text: Repeal effective July 1, 1988, see section 6303 of Pub. L. 100–297, set out as an Effective Date of 1988 Amendment note under section 1071 of this title.
20 U.S.C. § 4012 (EDUCATION)
§ 4012. Asbestos hazard abatement program
(a) Abatement program
There is hereby established a program within the Environmental Protection Agency to be known as the Asbestos Hazards Abatement Program (hereinafter in this subchapter referred to as “Program”).
(b) Duties
The duties of the Administrator in implementing and effectuating the Program shall include—
(1) the compilation of medical, scientific, and technical information including, but not limited to—
(A) the health and safety hazards associated with asbestos materials;
(B) the means of identifying, sampling, and testing materials suspected of emitting asbestos fibers; and
(C) the means of abating the threat posed by asbestos and asbestos containing materials;
(2) the distribution of the information described in paragraph (1) (in any appropriate form such as pamphlets, reports, or instructions) to State and local educational agencies and to other institutions, including parent and employee organizations, for the purpose of carrying out activities described in this subchapter;
(3) not later than November 15 of each year for which this subchapter is authorized, the development and distribution of applications, or notifications to all local educational agencies of the availability of application forms including information for obtaining such forms; and
(4) the review of applications for financial assistance, and the approval or disapproval of such applications, in accordance with the provisions of section 4014 of this title.
(Pub. L. 98–377, title V, § 503, Aug. 11, 1984, 98 Stat. 1288; Pub. L. 101–637, §§ 4, 14(a)(3), (b)(3), (4), Nov. 28, 1990, 104 Stat. 4590, 4594, 4595.)
heading: Amendments
text: 1990—Pub. L. 101–637, § 14(a)(3), made technical amendment to section catchline.
Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 101–637, § 14(b)(3), inserted heading and struck out par. (1) designation before “There is hereby established”.
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 101–637, § 14(b)(4), inserted heading.
Subsec. (b)(2). Pub. L. 101–637, § 4(1), (2), substituted “educational agencies” for “agencies” and “institutions, including parent and employee organizations,” for “institutions”.
Subsec. (b)(3). Pub. L. 101–637, § 4(3), amended par. (3) generally. Prior to amendment, par. (3) read as follows: “the development within forty-five days of August 11, 1984, of an interim or final application form, which shall be distributed promptly to local educational agencies; and”.