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Statutory Law - US Code - U.S. Code Title 50: Chapter 15: National Security: Subchapter II-A: Education in Support of National Intelligence
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SUBCHAPTER VII–A—EDUCATION IN SUPPORT OF NATIONAL INTELLIGENCE Part A—Science and Technology 50 USC § 441g. Scholarships and work-study for pursuit of graduate degrees in science and technology 50 USC § 441g–1. Framework for cross-disciplinary education and training 50 USC § 441g–2. Repealed. Pub. L. 111–259, title III, §313(b)(1)(B), Oct. 7, 2010, 124 Stat. 2666 Part B—Foreign Languages Program 50 USC § 441j. Program on advancement of foreign languages critical to the intelligence community 50 USC § 441j–1. Education partnerships 50 USC § 441j–2. Voluntary services 50 USC § 441j–3. Regulations 50 USC § 441j–4. Definitions Part C—Additional Education Provisions 50 USC § 441m. Assignment of intelligence community personnel as language students 50 USC § 441n. Program on recruitment and training 50 USC § 441o. Educational scholarship program 50 USC § 441p. Intelligence officer training program SUBCHAPTER VII–A—EDUCATION IN SUPPORT OF NATIONAL INTELLIGENCE
If the Director of National Intelligence carries out the program under subsection (a) of this section, the Director of National Intelligence shall administer the program through the Office of the Director of National Intelligence.
If the Director of National Intelligence carries out the program under subsection (a) of this section, the Director shall identify fields of study under subsection (a) of this section in consultation with the other heads of the elements of the intelligence community.
An individual eligible to participate in the program is any individual who—
(2) is accepted in a graduate degree program in a field of study in science or technology identified under subsection (a) of this section; and
If the Director of National Intelligence carries out the program under subsection (a) of this section, the Director shall prescribe regulations for purposes of the administration of this section.
(July 26, 1947, ch. 343, title X, §1001, as added Pub. L. 107–306, title III, §331(a)(3), Nov. 27, 2002, 116 Stat. 2394; amended Pub. L. 108–458, title I, §§1071(a)(1)(MM), (3)(C)–(F), 1072(a)(8), Dec. 17, 2004, 118 Stat. 3689, 3690, 3692.)
(July 26, 1947, ch. 343, title X, §1002, as added Pub. L. 108–458, title I, §1042, Dec. 17, 2004, 118 Stat. 3679.)
Section, act July 26, 1947, ch. 343, title X, §1003, as added Pub. L. 108–458, title I, §1043, Dec. 17, 2004, 118 Stat. 3679; amended Pub. L. 111–259, title VIII, §804(8), Oct. 7, 2010, 124 Stat. 2747, related to Intelligence Community Scholarship Program.
Pub. L. 111–259, title III, §313(b)(2), Oct. 7, 2010, 124 Stat. 2666, provided that: “Notwithstanding the repeals made by paragraph (1) [repealing this section, amending provisions set out as a note under section 403 of this title, and repealing provisions set out as a note under section 402 of this title], nothing in this subsection [repealing this section, amending provisions set out as a note under section 403 of this title, and repealing provisions set out as a note under section 402 of this title] shall be construed to amend, modify, or abrogate any agreement, contract, or employment relationship that was in effect in relation to the provisions repealed under paragraph (1) on the day prior to the date of the enactment of this Act [Oct. 7, 2010].”
The Secretary of Defense and the Director of National Intelligence may jointly carry out a program to advance skills in foreign languages that are critical to the capability of the intelligence community to carry out the national security activities of the United States (hereinafter in this part referred to as the “Foreign Languages Program”).
(b) Identification of requisite actions
In order to carry out the Foreign Languages Program, the Secretary of Defense and the Director of National Intelligence shall jointly identify actions required to improve the education of personnel in the intelligence community in foreign languages that are critical to the capability of the intelligence community to carry out the national security activities of the United States and to meet the long-term intelligence needs of the United States.
(July 26, 1947, ch. 343, title X, §1011, as added Pub. L. 108–487, title VI, §612(a)(2), Dec. 23, 2004, 118 Stat. 3955.)
In carrying out the Foreign Languages Program, the head of a covered element of the intelligence community may enter into one or more education partnership agreements with educational institutions in the United States in order to encourage and enhance the study in such educational institutions of foreign languages that are critical to the capability of the intelligence community to carry out the national security activities of the United States.
(b) Assistance provided under educational partnership agreements
Under an educational partnership agreement entered into with an educational institution pursuant to this section, the head of a covered element of the intelligence community may provide the following assistance to the educational institution:
(1) The loan of equipment and instructional materials of the element of the intelligence community to the educational institution for any purpose and duration that the head of the element considers appropriate.
(2) Notwithstanding any other provision of law relating to the transfer of surplus property, the transfer to the educational institution of any computer equipment, or other equipment, that is—
(B) surplus to the needs of the element of the intelligence community; and
(C) determined by the head of the element to be appropriate for support of such agreement.
(3) The provision of dedicated personnel to the educational institution—
(A) to teach courses in foreign languages that are critical to the capability of the intelligence community to carry out the national security activities of the United States; or
(B) to assist in the development for the educational institution of courses and materials on such languages.
(4) The involvement of faculty and students of the educational institution in research projects of the element of the intelligence community.
(5) Cooperation with the educational institution in developing a program under which students receive academic credit at the educational institution for work on research projects of the element of the intelligence community.
(6) The provision of academic and career advice and assistance to students of the educational institution.
(7) The provision of cash awards and other items that the head of the element of the intelligence community considers appropriate.
(July 26, 1947, ch. 343, title X, §1012, as added Pub. L. 108–487, title VI, §612(a)(2), Dec. 23, 2004, 118 Stat. 3956.)
Notwithstanding section 1342 of title 31 and subject to subsection (b) of this section, the Foreign Languages Program under section 441j of this title shall include authority for the head of a covered element of the intelligence community to accept from any dedicated personnel voluntary services in support of the activities authorized by this part.
(1) In accepting voluntary services from an individual under subsection (a) of this section, the head of a covered element of the intelligence community shall—
(A) supervise the individual to the same extent as the head of the element would supervise a compensated employee of that element providing similar services; and
(B) ensure that the individual is licensed, privileged, has appropriate educational or experiential credentials, or is otherwise qualified under applicable law or regulations to provide such services.
(2) In accepting voluntary services from an individual under subsection (a) of this section, the head of a covered element of the intelligence community may not—
(A) place the individual in a policymaking position, or other position performing inherently governmental functions; or
(B) compensate the individual for the provision of such services.
(c) Authority to recruit and train individuals providing services
The head of a covered element of the intelligence community may recruit and train individuals to provide voluntary services under subsection (a) of this section.
(d) Status of individuals providing services
(1) Subject to paragraph (2), while providing voluntary services under subsection (a) of this section or receiving training under subsection (c) of this section, an individual shall be considered to be an employee of the Federal Government only for purposes of the following provisions of law:
(A) Section 552a of title 5 (relating to maintenance of records on individuals).
(B) Chapter 11 of title 18 (relating to conflicts of interest).
(2)(A) With respect to voluntary services under paragraph (1) provided by an individual that are within the scope of the services accepted under that paragraph, the individual shall be deemed to be a volunteer of a governmental entity or nonprofit institution for purposes of the Volunteer Protection Act of 1997 (42 U.S.C. 14501 et seq.).
(B) In the case of any claim against such an individual with respect to the provision of such services, section 4(d) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 14503(d)) shall not apply.
(3) Acceptance of voluntary services under this section shall have no bearing on the issuance or renewal of a security clearance.
(1) The head of a covered element of the intelligence community may reimburse an individual for incidental expenses incurred by the individual in providing voluntary services under subsection (a) of this section. The head of a covered element of the intelligence community shall determine which expenses are eligible for reimbursement under this subsection.
(2) Reimbursement under paragraph (1) may be made from appropriated or nonappropriated funds.
(f) Authority to install equipment
(1) The head of a covered element of the intelligence community may install telephone lines and any necessary telecommunication equipment in the private residences of individuals who provide voluntary services under subsection (a) of this section.
(2) The head of a covered element of the intelligence community may pay the charges incurred for the use of equipment installed under paragraph (1) for authorized purposes.
(3) Notwithstanding section 1348 of title 31, the head of a covered element of the intelligence community may use appropriated funds or nonappropriated funds of the element in carrying out this subsection.
(July 26, 1947, ch. 343, title X, §1013, as added Pub. L. 108–487, title VI, §612(a)(2), Dec. 23, 2004, 118 Stat. 3957.)
The Secretary of Defense and the Director of National Intelligence shall jointly prescribe regulations to carry out the Foreign Languages Program.
(b) Elements of the intelligence community
The head of each covered element of the intelligence community shall prescribe regulations to carry out sections 441j–1 and 441j–2 of this title with respect to that element including the following:
(1) Procedures to be utilized for the acceptance of voluntary services under section 441j–2 of this title.
(2) Procedures and requirements relating to the installation of equipment under section 441j–2(f) of this title.
(July 26, 1947, ch. 343, title X, §1014, as added Pub. L. 108–487, title VI, §612(a)(2), Dec. 23, 2004, 118 Stat. 3958.)
(1) The term “covered element of the intelligence community” means an agency, office, bureau, or element referred to in subparagraphs (B) through (L) of section 401a(4) of this title.
(2) The term “educational institution” means—
(A) a local educational agency (as that term is defined in section 7801(26) of title 20);
(B) an institution of higher education (as defined in section 1002 of title 20, other than institutions referred to in subsection (a)(1)(C) of such section); or
(C) any other nonprofit institution that provides instruction of foreign languages in languages that are critical to the capability of the intelligence community to carry out national security activities of the United States.
(3) The term “dedicated personnel” means employees of the intelligence community and private citizens (including former civilian employees of the Federal Government who have been voluntarily separated, and members of the United States Armed Forces who have been honorably discharged, honorably separated, or generally discharged under honorable circumstances and rehired on a voluntary basis specifically to perform the activities authorized under this part).
(July 26, 1947, ch. 343, title X, §1015, as added Pub. L. 108–487, title VI, §612(a)(2), Dec. 23, 2004, 118 Stat. 3958.)
The head of a department or agency containing an element of the intelligence community may establish an undergraduate or graduate training program with respect to civilian employees and prospective civilian employees of such element similar in purpose, conditions, content, and administration to the program that the Secretary of Defense is authorized to establish under section 16 of the National Security Agency Act of 1959 (50 U.S.C. 402 note).
(July 26, 1947, ch. 343, title X, §1023, as added Pub. L. 111–259, title III, §312(e)(1), Oct. 7, 2010, 124 Stat. 2664.)