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20 U.S.C. § 4441 (EDUCATION)
§ 4441. Program for Native Hawaiian and Alaska Native culture and arts development
(a) In general
The Secretary of the Interior is authorized to make grants for the purpose of supporting programs for Native Hawaiian or Alaska Native culture and arts development to any private, nonprofit organization or institution which—
(1) primarily serves and represents Native Hawaiians or Alaska Natives, and
(2) has been recognized by the Governor of the State of Hawaii or the Governor of the State of Alaska, as appropriate, for the purpose of making such organization or institution eligible to receive such grants.
(b) Purpose of grants
Grants made under subsection (a) shall, to the extent deemed possible by the Secretary and the recipient of the grant, be used—
(1) to provide scholarly study of, and instruction in, Native Hawaiian or Alaska Native art and culture,
(2) to establish programs which culminate in the awarding of degrees in the various fields of Native Hawaiian or Alaska Native art and culture, or
(3) to establish centers and programs with respect to Native Hawaiian or Alaska Native art and culture that are similar in purpose to the centers and programs described in subsections (b) and (c) of section 4417 of this title.
(c) Management of grants
(1) Any organization or institution which is the recipient of a grant made under subsection (a) shall establish a governing board to manage and control the program with respect to which such grant is made.
(2) For any grants made with respect to Native Hawaiian art and culture, the members of the governing board which is required to be established under paragraph (1) shall—
(A) be Native Hawaiians or individuals widely recognized in the field of Native Hawaiian art and culture,
(B) include a representative of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs of the State of Hawaii,
(C) include the president of the University of Hawaii,
(D) include the president of the Bishop Museum, and
(E) serve for a fixed term of office.
(3) For any grants made with respect to Alaska Native art and culture, the members of the governing board which is required to be established under paragraph (1) shall—
(A) include Alaska Natives and individuals widely recognized in the field of Alaska Native art and culture,
(B) represent the Eskimo, Indian and Aleut cultures of Alaska, and
(C) serve for a fixed term.
(Pub. L. 99–498, title XV, § 1521, Oct. 17, 1986, 100 Stat. 1610; Pub. L. 103–239, title VII, § 722(2), May 4, 1994, 108 Stat. 606.)
heading: Amendments
text: 1994—Pub. L. 103–239 amended section generally, substituting provisions relating to development program for Native Hawaiian and Alaska Native culture and arts for provisions relating to development program for Native Hawaiian culture and arts.
heading: Effective Date of 1994 Amendment
text: Pub. L. 103–239, § 801, May 4, 1994, 108 Stat. 607, provided that: “This Act [see Short Title note set out under section 6101 of this title] shall take effect on the date of enactment of this Act [May 4, 1994].”
20 U.S.C. § 4451 (EDUCATION)
§ 4451. Authorization of appropriations
(a) Subchapter I
(1) There are authorized to be appropriated for each fiscal year such sums as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of subchapter I.
(2) Funds appropriated under the authority of paragraph (1) shall remain available without fiscal year limitation.
(3) Except as provided for amounts subject to section 4425(d) 1 of this title, amounts appropriated under the authority of this subsection for fiscal year 1989, and for each succeeding fiscal year, shall be paid to the Institute at the later of—
(A) the beginning of the fiscal year, or
(B) upon enactment of such appropriation.
(4) Funds appropriated under this subsection for the fiscal year 1992 and for each succeeding fiscal year shall be transferred by the Secretary of the Treasury through the most expeditious method available with the Institute being designated as its own certifying agency.
(5) Funds are authorized to be appropriated for programs for more than one fiscal year. For the purpose of affording adequate notice of funding available under this chapter,1 amounts appropriated in an appropriations Act for any fiscal year to carry out this chapter 1 may, subject to the appropriation, become available for obligations on July 1 of that fiscal year.
(b) Subchapter II
There are authorized to be appropriated for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of subchapter II of this chapter—
(1) for fiscal year 1987, $1,000,000, and
(2) for each succeeding fiscal year, such sums as may be necessary to carry out such provisions.
(Pub. L. 99–498, title XV, § 1531, Oct. 17, 1986, 100 Stat. 1612; Pub. L. 100–297, title V, § 5406(c), Apr. 28, 1988, 102 Stat. 418; Pub. L. 101–644, title V, § 506, Nov. 29, 1990, 104 Stat. 4672.)
heading: References in Text
text: Section 4425 of this title, referred to in subsec. (a)(3), was amended generally by Pub. L. 101–644, title V, § 505, Nov. 29, 1990, 104 Stat. 4669, and, as so amended, provisions similar to subsec. (d) are contained in subsec. (a)(4).
This chapter, referred to in subsec. (a)(5), was in the original “this Act” and was translated as reading “this title”, meaning title XV of Pub. L. 99–498 to reflect the probable intent of Congress.
heading: Amendments
text: 1990—Subsec. (a)(4), (5). Pub. L. 101–644 added pars. (4) and (5).
1988—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 100–297 amended subsec. (a) generally. Prior to amendment, subsec. (a) read as follows: “There are authorized to be appropriated for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of subchapter I of this chapter—
“(1) for fiscal year 1987, $4,000,000, and
“(2) for each succeeding fiscal year, such sums as may be necessary to carry out such provisions.”
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. § 4703 (EDUCATION)
§ 4703. Establishment of Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation
(a) Establishment
There is established, as an independent establishment of the executive branch of the United States Government, the Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation.
(b) Board of Trustees
The Foundation shall be subject to the supervision and direction of the Board of Trustees. The Board shall be composed of 13 members, as follows:
(1) Two members from the Senate, one appointed by the majority leader and one appointed by the minority leader of the Senate.
(2) Two members from the House of Representatives, one appointed by the majority leader and one appointed by the minority leader of the House of Representatives.
(3) Eight members, not more than four of whom shall be of the same political party, to be appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate.
(4) The Secretary of Education, or his designee, who shall serve ex officio as a member of the Board but shall not be eligible to serve as Chairman.
(c) Term of office
(1) The term of office of each member of the Board shall be six years, except that—
(A) the members first taking office shall serve as designated by the President, four for terms of two years, five for terms of four years, and four for terms of six years;
(B) a member appointed to fill a vacancy shall serve for the remainder of the term for which his predecessor was appointed and shall be appointed in the same manner as the original appointment for that vacancy was made; and
(C) notwithstanding the term limitation provided for under this paragraph, a member appointed under subsection (b) may continue to serve under such appointment until the successor to the member is appointed.
(2) A Member of Congress appointed to the Board under clause (1) or (2) of subsection (b) may not serve as a member of the Board for more than a total of six years.
(d) Travel and subsistence pay
Members of the Board shall serve without pay, but shall be entitled to reimbursement for travel, subsistence, and other necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their duties.
(Pub. L. 99–661, div. A, title XIV, § 1404, Nov. 14, 1986, 100 Stat. 4008; Pub. L. 100–26, § 3(10), Apr. 21, 1987, 101 Stat. 274; Pub. L. 102–190, div. A, title X, § 1089(1), Dec. 5, 1991, 105 Stat. 1485; Pub. L. 103–160, div. A, title XI, § 1179(a), Nov. 30, 1993, 107 Stat. 1770.)
heading: Amendments
text: 1993—Subsec. (c)(1)(C). Pub. L. 103–160 added subpar. (C).
1991—Subsec. (b)(3). Pub. L. 102–190 struck out before period at end “, at least one of whom shall be a representative of the aerospace industry and at least one of whom shall be a representative of a private foundation concerned with aerospace education”.
1987—Subsec. (c)(2). Pub. L. 100–26 substituted “clause (1) or (2)” for “clause (2) or (3)”.
heading: Effective Date of 1987 Amendment
text: Amendment by Pub. L. 100–26 applicable as if included in Pub. L. 99–661 when enacted on Nov. 14, 1986, see section 12(a) of Pub. L. 100–26, set out as a note under section 776 of Title 10, Armed Forces.
20 U.S.C. § 4706 (EDUCATION)
§ 4706. Scholarship conditions
(a) In general
A person awarded a scholarship under this chapter may receive payments authorized under this chapter only during such periods as the Foundation finds that the person is maintaining satisfactory proficiency and devoting full time to study or research and is not engaging in gainful employment other than employment approved by the Foundation pursuant to regulations of the Board.
(b) Reports
The Foundation may require reports containing such information in such form and to be filed at such times as the Foundation determines to be necessary from any person awarded a scholarship under this chapter. Such reports shall be accompanied by a certificate from an appropriate official at the institution of higher education, approved by the Foundation, stating that such person is making satisfactory progress in, and is devoting essentially full time to study or research, except as otherwise provided in subsection (a).
(Pub. L. 99–661, div. A, title XIV, § 1407, Nov. 14, 1986, 100 Stat. 4010.)
20 U.S.C. § 5507 (EDUCATION)
§ 5507. Environmental education awards
(a) National awards
The Administrator shall provide for a series of national awards recognizing outstanding contributions to environmental education.
(b) Required awards
In addition to such other awards as the Administrator may provide for, national environmental awards shall include—
(1) The “Theodore Roosevelt Award” to be given in recognition of an outstanding career in environmental education, teaching, or administration;
(2) The “Henry David Thoreau Award” to be given in recognition of an outstanding contribution to literature on the natural environment and environmental pollution problems;
(3) The “Rachael Carson Award” to be given in recognition of an outstanding contribution in print, film, or broadcast media to public education and information on environmental issues or problems; and
(4) The “Gifford Pinchot Award” to be given in recognition of an outstanding contribution to education and training concerning forestry and natural resource management, including multiple use and sustained yield land management.
(c) Nomination by Environmental Education Advisory Council
Recipients of education awards provided for in subsection (b) shall be nominated by the Environmental Education Advisory Council provided for in section 5508 of this title.
(d) President’s Environmental Youth Awards
The Administrator may provide for the “President’s Environmental Youth Awards” to be given to young people in grades kindergarten through twelfth for an outstanding project to promote local environmental awareness.
(e) Cash awards for elementary and secondary education teachers and local educational agencies
(1) The Chairman of the Council on Environmental Quality, on behalf of the President, is authorized to develop and administer an awards program to recognize elementary and secondary education teachers and their local educational agencies who demonstrate excellence in advancing environmental education through innovative approaches. One teacher, and the local education agency employing such teacher, from each State, including the District of Columbia and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, are eligible to be selected for an award pursuant to this subsection.
(2) The Chairman is authorized to provide a cash award of up to $2,500 to each teacher selected to receive an award pursuant to this section, which shall be used to further the recipient’s professional development in environmental education.
(3) The Chairman is also authorized to provide a cash award of up to $2,500 to the local education agency employing any teacher selected to receive an award pursuant to this section, which shall be used to fund environmental educational activities and programs. Such awards may not be used for construction costs, general expenses, salaries, bonuses, or other administrative expenses.
(Pub. L. 101–619, § 8, Nov. 16, 1990, 104 Stat. 3332.)
20 U.S.C. § 5606 (EDUCATION)
§ 5606. Establishment of Morris K. Udall and Stewart L. Udall Trust Fund
(a) Establishment of Trust Fund
There is established in the Treasury of the United States a trust fund to be known as the “Morris K. Udall and Stewart L. Udall Trust Fund” to be administered by a Foundation. The Trust Fund shall consist of amounts appropriated to it pursuant to section 5609(a) of this title and amounts credited to it under subsection (b).
(b) Investment of Trust Fund assets
(1) 1 In general.—
It shall be the duty of the Secretary of the Treasury to invest, at the direction of the Foundation Board, in full the amounts appropriated to the Trust Fund. Such investments shall be in public debt securities with maturities suitable to the needs of the Trust Fund. Investments in public debt securities shall bear interest “at rates determined by the Secretary of the Treasury taking into consideration the current average market yield on outstanding marketable obligations of the United States” of comparable maturity.
(Pub. L. 102–259, § 8, Mar. 19, 1992, 106 Stat. 82; Pub. L. 105–156, § 9, Feb. 11, 1998, 112 Stat. 12; Pub. L. 111–90, § 7, Nov. 3, 2009, 123 Stat. 2978.)
heading: Amendments
text: 2009—Pub. L. 111–90 substituted “and Stewart L. Udall” for “Scholarship and Excellence in National Environmental Policy” in section catchline and in subsec. (a).
1998—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 105–156, § 9(a), substituted “The Trust Fund” for “The fund” and “5609(a)” for “5609”.
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 105–156, § 9(b), substituted “Trust Fund” for “Fund” in two places.
20 U.S.C. § 5702 (EDUCATION)
§ 5702. Christopher Columbus Fellowship Foundation
(a) Establishment and purposes
There is established, as an independent establishment of the executive branch, the Christopher Columbus Fellowship Foundation (hereinafter in this chapter referred to as the “Foundation”).
(b) Membership
The Foundation shall be subject to the supervision and direction of the Board of Trustees. The Board shall be composed of 13 members as follows:
(1) 2 members appointed by the President in consultation with the President pro tempore of the Senate.
(2) 2 members appointed by the President in consultation with the Minority Leader of the Senate.
(3) 2 members appointed by the President in consultation with the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
(4) 2 members appointed by the President in consultation with the Minority Leader of the House of Representatives.
(5) 5 members appointed by the President.
(c) Chairman and Vice Chairman of Foundation
The President shall designate a Chairman and a Vice Chairman from among the members appointed by the President.
(d) Terms of office; vacancies
Each member of the Board of Trustees appointed under subsection (b) shall serve for a term of 6 years from the expiration of the term of such member’s predecessor, except that—
(1) any member appointed to fill a vacancy occurring prior to the expiration of the term for which such member’s predecessor was appointed shall be appointed for the remainder of such term; and
(2) of the members first appointed—
(A) 4 shall be appointed for a term of 2 years;
(B) 5 shall be appointed for a term of 4 years; and
(C) 4 shall be appointed for a term of 6 years,
as designated by the President.
(e) Expenses; no additional compensation
Members of the Board shall serve without pay, but shall be entitled to reimbursement for travel, subsistence, and other necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their duties as members of the Board.
(Pub. L. 102–281, title IV, § 423, May 13, 1992, 106 Stat. 142.)
20 U.S.C. § 5962 (EDUCATION)
§ 5962. Safe schools program authorized
(a) Authority
(1) In general
From funds appropriated pursuant to the authority of subsection (b)(1), the Secretary shall make competitive grants to eligible local educational agencies to enable such agencies to carry out projects and activities designed to achieve Goal Six 1 of the National Education Goals by helping to ensure that all schools are safe and free of violence.
(2) Grant duration and amount
Grants under this subchapter may not exceed—
(A) two fiscal years in duration; and
(B) $3,000,000.
(3) Geographic distribution
To the extent practicable, grants under this subchapter shall be awarded to eligible local educational agencies serving rural, as well as urban, areas.
(b) Authorization of appropriations and reservation
(1) Authorization
There are authorized to be appropriated $50,000,000 for fiscal year 1994 to carry out this subchapter.
(2) Reservation
The Secretary is authorized in each fiscal year to reserve not more than 10 percent of the amount appropriated pursuant to the authority of paragraph (1) to carry out national activities described in section 5966 of this title, of which 50 percent of such amount shall be available in such fiscal year to carry out the program described in section 5966(b) of this title.
(Pub. L. 103–227, title VII, § 702, Mar. 31, 1994, 108 Stat. 204.)
20 U.S.C. § 6052 (EDUCATION)
§ 6052. Continuation of awards
(a) In general
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, from funds appropriated under subsection (b), the Secretary—
(1) shall continue to fund any multiyear grant or contract awarded under section 3141 and parts A and C of title XIII of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (as such provisions were in effect on the day preceding January 8, 2002), for the duration of that multiyear award in accordance with its terms; and
(2) may extend, on a year-to-year basis, any multiyear grant or contract awarded under an authority described in paragraph (1) that expires after January 8, 2002, but before the enactment of successor authority to this subchapter.1
(b) Authorization of appropriations
There are authorized to be appropriated for each fiscal year such sums as may be necessary to carry out subsection (a).
(Pub. L. 103–227, title IX, § 995, as added Pub. L. 107–110, title X, § 1074, Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 2090.)
heading: References in Text
text: Section 3141 and parts A and C of title XIII of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (as such provisions were in effect on the day preceding January 8, 2002), referred to in subsec. (a)(1), are section 3141 and parts A and C of title XIII of Pub. L. 89–10, as added by Pub. L. 103–382, title I, § 101, Oct. 20, 1994, 108 Stat. 3649, 3877, 3882. Section 3141 of the Act was classified to section 6861 of this title, prior to the general amendment of title III of Pub. L. 89–10 by Pub. L. 107–110, title III, § 301, Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 1689. Part A of title XIII of the Act was classified to part A (§ 8621 et seq.) of subchapter XIII of chapter 70 of this title, prior to its redesignation as part K of title IX of Pub. L. 103–227 by Pub. L. 107–110, title X, § 1021(a), Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 1987, and transfer to part G (§ 6053 et seq.) of this subchapter. Part C of title XIII of the Act was classified to part C (§ 8671 et seq.) of subchapter XIII of chapter 70 of this title, prior to its redesignation as part M of title IX of Pub. L. 103–227 by Pub. L. 107–110, title X, § 1023(a), Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 1987, and transfer to part I (§ 6055 et seq.) of this subchapter.
This subchapter, referred to in subsec. (a)(2), was in the original “this Act” and has been translated as reading “this title” to reflect the probable intent of Congress.
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective Jan. 8, 2002, except with respect to certain noncompetitive programs and competitive programs, see section 5 of Pub. L. 107–110, set out as a note under section 6301 of this title.
20 U.S.C. § 6063 (EDUCATION)
§ 6063. Study of Goals 2000 and students with disabilities
(a) Study required
(1) In general
Not later than 180 days after March 31, 1994, the Secretary shall make appropriate arrangements with the National Academy of Sciences or the National Academy of Education to conduct a comprehensive study of the inclusion of children with disabilities in school reform activities assisted under the Goals 2000: Educate America Act [20 U.S.C. 5801 et seq.].
(2) “Children with disabilities” defined
For purposes of this section, the term “children with disabilities” has the same meaning given such term in section 1401 of this title.
(b) Study components
The study conducted under subsection (a) shall include—
(1) an evaluation of the National Education Goals and objectives, curriculum reforms, standards, and other programs and activities intended to achieve those goals;
(2) a review of the adequacy of assessments and measures used to gauge progress towards meeting National Education Goals and any national and State standards, and an examination of other methods or accommodations necessary or desirable to collect data on the educational progress of children with disabilities, and the costs of such methods and accommodations;
(3) an examination of what incentives or assistance might be provided to States to develop improvement plans that adequately address the needs of children with disabilities;
(4) the relation of the Goals 2000: Educate America Act [20 U.S.C. 5801 et seq.] to other Federal laws governing or affecting the education of children with disabilities; and
(5) such other issues as the National Academy of Sciences or the National Academy of Education considers appropriate.
(c) Study panel membership
Any panel constituted in furtherance of the study to be conducted under subsection (a) shall include consumer representatives.
(d) Findings and recommendations
The Secretary shall request the National Academy of Sciences or the National Academy of Education to submit an interim report of its findings and recommendations to the President and Congress not later than 12 months, and a final report not later than 24 months, from the date of the completion of procurement relating to the study.
(e) Funding
From funds appropriated to the Secretary for research related to individuals with disabilities the Secretary shall make available $600,000 for fiscal year 1994, and such sums as may be necessary for fiscal year 1995, to carry out this section. Amounts made available under this subsection shall remain available until expended.
(Pub. L. 103–227, title X, § 1015, Mar. 31, 1994, 108 Stat. 266.)
heading: References in Text
text: The Goals 2000: Educate America Act, referred to in subsecs. (a)(1) and (b)(4), is Pub. L. 103–227, Mar. 31, 1994, 108 Stat. 125 (except titles V and IX), as amended, which is classified principally to this chapter (except subchapters V (§ 5931 et seq.) and IX (§ 6001 et seq.)). For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 5801 of this title and Tables.