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CHAPTER 52 - EDUCATION FOR ECONOMIC SECURITY
CHAPTER 52—EDUCATION FOR ECONOMIC SECURITY
3901.Statement of purpose.
3902.Definitions.
SUBCHAPTER I—NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING EDUCATION
3911.Congressional declaration of policy.
3912.Functional objectives; uses of funds.
3913.Teacher institutes.
3914.Materials development and methods research for mathematics, science, and engineering.
3915.Graduate fellowships.
3916.Other functional activities.
3917.Repealed.
3918.Approval of proposals.
3919.Special consideration of underrepresented and underserved population.
3920.Availability of funds.
3921.Prohibition against the Federal control of education.
3922.Participation of teachers from private schools.
SUBCHAPTER II—EDUCATION FOR ECONOMIC SECURITY
3961 to 3973. Repealed.
SUBCHAPTER III—PARTNERSHIPS IN EDUCATION FOR MATHEMATICS, SCIENCE, AND ENGINEERING
Part A—Higher Education Partnerships
3981.Statement of purpose.
3982.Definitions.
3983.Program authorized.
3984.Authorized activities.
3985.Application.
3986.Submission of applications.
3987.Approval of applications.
3988.Payments; Federal share; limitation.
Part B—Elementary and Secondary Education Partnerships
3991.Purpose.
3992.Programs authorized.
3993.Amendment to State application.
3994.Eligible programs.
3995.Local applications.
3996.Submission of applications.
3997.Approval of applications.
3998.Computation of grant amounts.
SUBCHAPTER IV—PRESIDENTIAL AWARDS FOR TEACHING EXCELLENCE IN MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE
4001 to 4003. Repealed.
SUBCHAPTER V—ASBESTOS SCHOOL HAZARD ABATEMENT
4011.Findings and purpose.
4012.Asbestos hazard abatement program.
4013.State records and priority lists.
4014.Financial assistance.
4015.Administrative provisions.
4016.Annual report.
4017.Recovery of costs.
4018.Employee protection.
4019.Affect on rights under other laws.
4020.Definitions.
4021.Authorization.
4022.Asbestos Trust Fund.
SUBCHAPTER VI—EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION PROGRAM
4031 to 4037. Repealed.
SUBCHAPTER VII—MAGNET SCHOOLS ASSISTANCE
4051 to 4062. Repealed.
SUBCHAPTER VIII—EQUAL ACCESS
4071.Denial of equal access prohibited.
4072.Definitions.
4073.Severability.
4074.Construction.
SUBCHAPTER IX—STAR SCHOOLS PROGRAM
4081 to 4086. Repealed.
§3901. Statement of purpose
It is the purpose of this chapter to improve the quality of mathematics and science teaching and instruction in the United States.
(Pub. L. 98–377, §2, Aug. 11, 1984, 98 Stat. 1267.)
Pub. L. 99–159, §1, Nov. 22, 1985, 99 Stat. 887, provided: “That this Act [enacting sections 366, 1221e–1c, and 3911 to 3922 of this title, and section 1886 of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare, amending sections 351a, 351c, 351d, 353, 1134h, 1221e–1b, 1411, 2007, 2311, 2312, 2322, 2323, 2333, 2361 to 2363, 2383, 2392, 2417, 2462, 2464, 2471, 2763, 3902, 3963 to 3973, 3982, 3983, 3985 to 3988, 4003, 4033, 4051, 4053, 4056, and 4059 of this title, sections 1503 and 1753 of Title 29, Labor, and sections 1862 to 1864, 1868 to 1872, 1873, 1874, 1881a, 1882, and 1885 to 1885d of Title 42, omitting sections 3911 to 3915, 3921 to 3923, 3931 to 3933, 3941, and 3951 to 3954 of this title, repealing sections 1873a and 1884 of Title 42, enacting provisions set out as notes under sections 351f, 1087bb, 1411, and 2311 of this title and section 1861 of Title 42, and amending provisions set out as notes under sections 1087bb and 2301 of this title and sections 1861 and 1882 of Title 42] may be cited as the ‘National Science, Engineering, and Mathematics Authorization Act of 1986’.”
Section 1 of Pub. L. 98–377 provided: “That this Act [enacting this chapter] may be cited as the ‘Education for Economic Security Act’.”
Part A of title III of Pub. L. 98–377, as amended, which enacted part A of subchapter III of this chapter, is known as “Partnerships in Education for Mathematics, Science, and Engineering Act”, see note set out under section 3981 of this title.
Title V of Pub. L. 98–377, which enacted subchapter V of this chapter, is known as “Asbestos School Hazard Abatement Act of 1984”, see note set out under section 4011 of this title.
Title VIII of Pub. L. 98–377, which enacted subchapter VIII of this chapter, is known as “The Equal Access Act”, see note set out under section 4071 of this title.
Title IX of Pub. L. 98–377, which enacted subchapter IX of this chapter, is known as the “Star Schools Program Assistance Act”, see note set out under section 4081 of this title.
(1) The term “area career and technical education school” has the same meaning given that term under section 2302(3) of this title.
(2) The term “Director” means the Director of the National Science Foundation.
(3) The term “elementary school” has the same meaning given that term under section 7801 of this title.
(4) The term “Governor” means the chief executive of a State.
(5) The term “Foundation” means the National Science Foundation.
(6) The term “institution of higher education” has the same meaning given that term by section 1001 of this title.
(7) The term “local educational agency” has the same meaning given that term under section 7801 of this title.
(8) The term “secondary school” has the same meaning given that term under section 198(a)(7) 1 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965.
(9) The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of Education.
(10) The term “State” means each of the several States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, the Virgin Islands, the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands, and the Northern Mariana Islands.
(11) 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 for the purpose of this chapter 1 by the Governor or by State law.
(12) The term “State educational agency” has the meaning given that term under section 7801 of this title.
(Pub. L. 98–377, §3, Aug. 11, 1984, 98 Stat. 1267; Pub. L. 99–159, title II, §221, Nov. 22, 1985, 99 Stat. 897; Pub. L. 105–244, title I, §102(a)(6)(F), Oct. 7, 1998, 112 Stat. 1618; Pub. L. 107–110, title X, §1076(l)(1), Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 2092; Pub. L. 109–270, §2(d), Aug. 12, 2006, 120 Stat. 747.)
Section 198 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, referred to in par. (8), is section 198 of Pub. L. 89–10, title I, as added by Pub. L. 95–561, title I, §101(a), Nov. 1, 1978, 92 Stat. 2198, which was classified to section 2854 of this title prior to the general amendment of Pub. L. 89–10 by Pub. L. 100–297, Apr. 28, 1988, 102 Stat. 140. For definition of “secondary school”, see section 7801 of this title.
2002—Par. (3). Pub. L. 107–110, §1076(l)(1)(A), substituted “7801 of this title” for “198(a)(7) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965”.
Par. (7). Pub. L. 107–110, §1076(l)(1)(B), substituted “7801 of this title” for “198(a)(10) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965”.
Par. (12). Pub. L. 107–110, §1076(l)(1)(C), substituted “7801 of this title” for “198(a)(17) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965”.
(Pub. L. 98–377, title I, §101, as added Pub. L. 99–159, title II, §201, Nov. 22, 1985, 99 Stat. 893.)
A prior section 3911, Pub. L. 98–377, title I, §101, Aug. 11, 1984, 98 Stat. 1268, related to grants for teacher institutes, prior to the general revision of this subchapter by section 201 of Pub. L. 99–159. See section 3913 of this title.
Pub. L. 100–570, title I, §112, Oct. 31, 1988, 102 Stat. 2870, provided that:
“(a) The Congress finds that the support of undergraduate science and engineering education is a critical component in a comprehensive national policy intended to ensure the Nation's future supply of scientists and engineers.
“(b) In accordance with the provisions of this Act [see Tables for classification], the Foundation shall support undergraduate science and engineering activities in instrumentation and laboratory improvement, undergraduate faculty enhancement, undergraduate research opportunities, undergraduate curriculum development, and efforts to encourage the participation of women, minorities, and the disabled in such fields.
“(c) In carrying out the provisions of this section, the Foundation shall take into account the special needs of two-year and four-year colleges and universities.”
§3912. Functional objectives; uses of funds
(a) In carrying out its science and engineering education responsibilities, the Foundation shall have the following functional objectives: public understanding of science and technology, faculty enhancement, student education and training, instructional development and instrumentation, and materials development and dissemination.
(b) Funds under this subchapter shall, consistent with such functional objectives, be used for—
(1) enhancement of public understanding of science and engineering through informal education activities using a variety of mediums such as broadcasting, museums, clubs, and amateur science societies;
(2) development of new science and engineering faculty resources and talents;
(3) enhancement of the quality of science and engineering instruction in colleges of teacher education;
(4) development of four-year college faculty and instructors in high technology fields;
(5) development of two-year community college faculty and instructors especially in high technology fields;
(6) development of precollege mathematics, science and engineering education and training;
(7) encouragement of potential students, including underrepresented and underserved populations, to pursue careers in mathematics, science, engineering, and critical foreign languages;
(8) development of instructional instrumentation and systems for postsecondary technical, engineering, and scientific education; and
(9) development of science, engineering, and education networks to aid in the development and dissemination of successful curricula, methods, and materials.
(Pub. L. 98–377, title I, §102, as added Pub. L. 99–159, title II, §201, Nov. 22, 1985, 99 Stat. 894.)
A prior section 3912, Pub. L. 98–377, title I, §102, Aug. 11, 1984, 98 Stat. 1268, related to submission, contents, etc., of applications, prior to the general revision of this subchapter by section 201 of Pub. L. 99–159.
§3913. Teacher institutes
(Pub. L. 98–377, title I, §103, as added Pub. L. 99–159, title II, §201, Nov. 22, 1985, 99 Stat. 894.)
A prior section 3913, Pub. L. 98–377, title I, §113, Aug., 11, 1984, 98 Stat. 1269, related to distribution of assistance and limitation on grants, prior to the general revision of this subchapter by section 201 of Pub. L. 99–159. See subsec. (b) of this section.
§3914. Materials development and methods research for mathematics, science, and engineering
(a) Authorization to award competitive grants; covered institutions, businesses, etc.; purposes
The Foundation is authorized, in accordance with the provisions of this subchapter, to award competitive grants to institutions of higher education, businesses, nonprofit private organizations, local education agencies, professional engineering and scientific associations, museums, libraries, public broadcasting entities (as defined in section 397(11) of title 47), and appropriate State agencies—
(1) for instructional curriculum improvement and faculty development in mathematics, science, and engineering;
(2) for programs designed to enhance public understanding of mathematics, science, and engineering, including the use of public broadcasting entities; and
(3) for research on methods of instruction and educational programs in mathematics, science, engineering, and critical foreign languages.
(b) Scope of studies
Studies conducted under subsection (a)(3) of this section may include—
(1) teaching and learning research and its application to local and private sector instructional materials development and to improved teacher training programs;
(2) research on the use of local and informal science education activities;
(3) research on recruitment, retention, and improvement of mathematics, science, engineering, and critical languages faculties; and
(4) analysis of materials and methods for mathematics, science, and engineering education used in other countries and their potential application in the United States.
In making grant applications for materials or methods research for the purposes described in subsections (a)(1) and (a)(3) of this section, the Foundation shall assure the involvement of appropriate State or local education agencies in the case of applications submitted by other entities described in subsection (a) of this section, or that one or more of such other entities will be consulted in the case of applications submitted by State or local education agencies.
(Pub. L. 98–377, title I, §104, as added Pub. L. 99–159, title II, §201, Nov. 22, 1985, 99 Stat. 895.)
A prior section 3914, Pub. L. 98–377, title I, §114, Aug. 11, 1984, 98 Stat. 1269, related to cooperation with business concerns, prior to the general revision of this subchapter by section 201 of Pub. L. 99–159. See section 3913(c) of this title.
§3915. Graduate fellowships
The Foundation is authorized, in accordance with the provisions of this subchapter, to establish and carry out a program of graduate fellowships for the purpose of encouraging and assisting promising students to continue their education and research in mathematics, science, and engineering.
(Pub. L. 98–377, title I, §105, as added Pub. L. 99–159, title II, §201, Nov. 22, 1985, 99 Stat. 896.)
A prior section 3915, Pub. L. 98–377, title I, §115, Aug. 11, 1984, 98 Stat. 1269, related to special consideration for applications meeting the needs of underrepresented and underserved populations, prior to the general revision of this subchapter by section 201 of Pub. L. 99–159. See section 3919 of this title.
§3916. Other functional activities
(a) The Foundation is authorized to expend up to 15 per centum of the funds available for science and engineering education for applications which the Foundation determines will meet one or more of the functional objectives described in section 3912(b) of this title.
(b) Such programs may include a program for the exchange of mathematics, science, or engineering faculty between institutions of higher education (particularly institutions having nationally recognized research facilities) and eligible institutions. For the purposes of this section, the term “eligible institution” means an institution of higher education which—
(1) has an enrollment which includes a substantial percentage of students who are members of a minority group, or who are economically or educationally disadvantaged; or
(2) is located in a community that is not within commuting distance of a major institution of higher education; and
(3) demonstrates a commitment to meet the special educational needs of students who are members of a minority group or are economically or educationally disadvantaged.
(Pub. L. 98–377, title I, §106, as added Pub. L. 99–159, title II, §201, Nov. 22, 1985, 99 Stat. 896.)
§3917. Repealed. Pub. L. 104–66, title II, §2141(a), Dec. 21, 1995, 109 Stat. 731
Section, Pub. L. 98–377, title I, §107, as added Pub. L. 99–159, title II, §201, Nov. 22, 1985, 99 Stat. 896; amended Pub. L. 103–437, §7(c), Nov. 2, 1994, 108 Stat. 4588, related to developing and annual update of a strategic plan for science and engineering education.
§3918. Approval of proposals
The Foundation shall adopt approval procedures designed to assure that awards are made on the basis of the scientific and educational merit as determined by the peer review process. To the maximum extent possible, the Foundation shall assure that there is an equitable distribution of resources with respect to institutions and geographical areas.
(Pub. L. 98–377, title I, §108, as added Pub. L. 99–159, title II, §201, Nov. 22, 1985, 99 Stat. 896.)
§3919. Special consideration of underrepresented and underserved population
In providing financial assistance under this subchapter, the Foundation shall make every effort to ensure that consideration is given to proposals which contain provisions designed to meet the needs of underrepresented and underserved populations.
(Pub. L. 98–377, title I, §109, as added Pub. L. 99–159, title II, §201, Nov. 22, 1985, 99 Stat. 897.)
§3920. Availability of funds
(Pub. L. 98–377, title I, §110, as added Pub. L. 99–159, title II, §201, Nov. 22, 1985, 99 Stat. 897.)
Section 102(a)(8) of the National Science Foundation Authorization Act for fiscal year 1986, referred to in text, is section 102(a)(8) of Pub. L. 99–159, title I, Nov. 22, 1985, 99 Stat. 887, which is not classified to the Code.
§3921. Prohibition against the Federal control of education
The provisions of section 1232a 1 of this title, relating to prohibition against Federal control of education, shall apply to each program and award authorized by this subchapter.
(Pub. L. 98–377, title I, §111, as added Pub. L. 99–159, title II, §201, Nov. 22, 1985, 99 Stat. 897.)
Section 1232a of this title, referred to in text, was in the original a reference to section 432 of the General Education Provisions Act. Sections 425 and 432 of that Act were renumbered as sections 432 and 438, respectively, by Pub. L. 103–382, title II, §212(b)(1), Oct. 20, 1994, 108 Stat. 3913, and are classified to sections 1231b–2 and 1232a, respectively, of this title.
A prior section 3921, Pub. L. 98–377, title I, §121, Aug. 11, 1984, 98 Stat. 1269, related to programs authorized for mathematics and science education development, prior to the general revision of this subchapter by section 201 of Pub. L. 99–159. See section 3914 of this title.
§3922. Participation of teachers from private schools
(Pub. L. 98–377, title I, §112, as added Pub. L. 99–159, title II, §201, Nov. 22, 1985, 99 Stat. 897.)
Prior sections 3922 to 3954 were omitted in the general revision of this subchapter by section 201 of Pub. L. 99–159.
Prior section 3922, Pub. L. 98–377, title I, §122, Aug. 11, 1984, 98 Stat. 1269, related to requirements, contents, etc., for applications and defined “eligible applicant”.
Prior section 3923, Pub. L. 98–377, title I, §123, Aug. 11, 1984, 98 Stat. 1270, related to special consideration for applications meeting the needs of underrepresented and underserved populations. See section 3919 of this title.
Prior section 3931, Pub. L. 98–377, title I, §132, Aug. 11, 1984, 98 Stat. 1270, related to establishment, etc., of the merit scholarship program.
Prior section 3932, Pub. L. 98–377, title I, §133, Aug. 11, 1984, 98 Stat. 1271, related to criteria, etc., for selection of merit scholars.
Prior section 3933, Pub. L. 98–377, title I, §134, Aug. 11, 1984, 98 Stat. 1271, related to amount of stipends and conditions for scholarships.
Prior section 3941, Pub. L. 98–377, title I, §141, Aug. 11, 1984, 98 Stat. 1272, related to authority, etc., of the Director to make grants, to enter into contracts, and to conduct programs from discretionary funds. See section 3916 of this title.
Prior section 3951, Pub. L. 98–377, title I, §161, Aug. 11, 1984, 98 Stat. 1272, related to the administrative authorities of the Foundation and reporting requirements.
Prior section 3952, Pub. L. 98–377, title I, §162, Aug. 11, 1984, 98 Stat. 1273, related to participation of teachers from private schools. See section 3922 of this title.
Prior section 3953, Pub. L. 98–377, title I, §163, Aug. 11, 1984, 98 Stat. 1273, related to prohibition against Federal control of education. See section 3921 of this title.
Prior section 3954, Pub. L. 98–377, title I, §164, Aug. 11, 1984, 98 Stat. 1273, related to authorization of appropriations for purposes of former provisions. See section 3920 of this title.
§§3961 to 3973. Repealed. Pub. L. 100–297, title II, §2303, Apr. 28, 1988, 102 Stat. 324
Section 3961, Pub. L. 98–377, title II, §201, Aug. 11, 1984, 98 Stat. 1273, related to purpose of subchapter.
Section 3962, Pub. L. 98–377, title II, §202, Aug. 11, 1984, 98 Stat. 1274, defined “junior or community college”.
Section 3963, Pub. L. 98–377, title II, §203, Aug. 11, 1984, 98 Stat. 1274; Pub. L. 99–159, title II, §222(a), Nov. 22, 1985, 99 Stat. 897; Pub. L. 100–418, title VI, §6005, Aug. 23, 1988, 102 Stat. 1471, related to program authorized.
Section 3964, Pub. L. 98–377, title II, §204, Aug. 11, 1984, 98 Stat. 1274; Pub. L. 99–159, title II, §223, Nov. 22, 1985, 99 Stat. 897, related to allotment to States.
Section 3965, Pub. L. 98–377, title II, §205, Aug. 11, 1984, 98 Stat. 1275; Pub. L. 99–159, title II, §222(b), Nov. 22, 1985, 99 Stat. 897, related to in-State apportionment.
Section 3966, Pub. L. 98–377, title II, §206, Aug. 11, 1984, 98 Stat. 1275; Pub. L. 99–159, title II, §224, Nov. 22, 1985, 99 Stat. 898, related to elementary and secondary education programs.
Section 3967, Pub. L. 98–377, title II, §207, Aug. 11, 1984, 98 Stat. 1277; Pub. L. 99–159, title II, §225, Nov. 22, 1985, 99 Stat. 899, related to higher education programs.
Section 3968, Pub. L. 98–377, title II, §208, Aug. 11, 1984, 98 Stat. 1278; Pub. L. 99–159, title II, §226, Nov. 22, 1985, 99 Stat. 899, related to State assessments of mathematics, science, foreign languages, and computer learning.
Section 3969, Pub. L. 98–377, title II, §209, Aug. 11, 1984, 98 Stat. 1279; Pub. L. 99–159, title II, §227, Nov. 22, 1985, 99 Stat. 899, related to State applications.
Section 3970, Pub. L. 98–377, title II, §210, Aug. 11, 1984, 98 Stat. 1280; Pub. L. 99–159, title II, §228, Nov. 22, 1985, 99 Stat. 900, related to local educational agency assessments.
Section 3971, Pub. L. 98–377, title II, §211, Aug. 11, 1984, 98 Stat. 1281; Pub. L. 99–159, title II, §228A, Nov. 22, 1985, 99 Stat. 900, related to participation of children and teachers from private nonprofit schools.
Section 3972, Pub. L. 98–377, title II, §212, Aug. 11, 1984, 98 Stat. 1281; Pub. L. 99–159, title II, §229, Nov. 22, 1985, 99 Stat. 900, related to Secretary's discretionary fund for programs of national significance.
Section 3973, Pub. L. 98–377, title II, §213, Aug. 11, 1984, 98 Stat. 1282; Pub. L. 99–159, title II, §230, Nov. 22, 1985, 99 Stat. 900, related to payments.
§3981. Statement of purpose
(1) improve the quality of instruction in the fields of mathematics, science, and engineering in the State;
(2) furnish additional resources and support for research, student scholarships, and faculty exchange programs in the fields of mathematics, science, and engineering; and
(3) encourage partnerships in education between the business community, institutions of higher education, and elementary and secondary schools in the community.
(Pub. L. 98–377, title III, §302, Aug. 11, 1984, 98 Stat. 1283; Pub. L. 100–418, title VI, §6031(b)(2), Aug. 23, 1988, 102 Stat. 1483.)
Section 301 of Pub. L. 98–377, as amended by Pub. L. 100–418, title VI, §6031(b)(2), Aug. 23, 1988, 102 Stat. 1483, provided that: “This part [part A (§§301–309) of title III of Pub. L. 98–377 enacting this part] may be cited as the ‘Partnerships in Education for Mathematics, Science, and Engineering Act’.”
§3982. Definitions
(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.)
§3983. Program authorized
(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.)
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.
§3984. Authorized activities
(2) Grants under this subsection may be used for partnership in education programs—
(2) A local educational agency may carry out an elementary and secondary school partnership in education program under which—
(Pub. L. 98–377, title III, §305, Aug. 11, 1984, 98 Stat. 1284; Pub. L. 100–418, title VI, §6031(b)(2), Aug. 23, 1988, 102 Stat. 1483.)
1988—Subsecs. (a)(1), (b)(1). Pub. L. 100–418 substituted “part” for “subchapter” wherever appearing.
§3985. Application
(a) Requirements; terms, assurances, and conditions
Any applicant which desires to receive a grant under this part shall submit an application approved under section 3986 of this title to the Secretary, at such time, in such manner, and accompanied by such additional information as the Secretary may reasonably require. Each such application shall—
(1) describe the activities for which assistance under this part is sought;
(2) provide assurances that not more than 5 per centum of the amount received by the applicant in any fiscal year may be expended on administrative expenses;
(3) with respect to each program for which assistance is sought, provide assurances that—
(A) 30 per centum of the funds for each such project will be furnished by business concerns within the community;
(B) 20 per centum of the funds will be supplied by—
(ii) the institution of higher education or the local educational agency, as the case may be, participating in the program; and
(iii) the other parties participating in the program;
(C) no stipend will be paid directly to employees of a profitmaking business concern; and
(D) teachers participating in the exchange program may not be employed by the participating business concern with which the teacher served within three years after the end of the exchange program unless the teacher repays the full cost of the exchange program to the State and local educational agency, as the case may be; and
(4) provide assurances that whenever the program for which assistance is sought includes scholarships, the scholarships be awarded to undergraduate students at institutions of higher education within the State who wish to pursue a course of study in mathematics or science, engineering or computer science, and that each student awarded a scholarship under this part will receive a stipend which shall not exceed the cost of tuition at the institution of higher education plus a stipend of not to exceed $750 for each academic year of study for which the scholarship is awarded;
(5) set forth policies and procedures to assure that whenever the application includes a local educational agency, to the extent consistent with the number and location of children in the school district of such agency who are enrolled in private elementary and secondary schools, provision is made for the participation of such children in the program assisted under this part;
(6) provide assurances that consideration is given to programs and activities designed to meet the needs of underrepresented and underserved populations;
(7) provide assurances that in the consideration of applications submitted under section 3986(a) of this title that equitable consideration is given to applications submitted by private and public institutions of higher education; and
(8) provide such additional assurances as the Secretary determines essential to ensure compliance with the requirements of this part.
(b) Regional joint application
A regional consortium of applicants in two or more States may file a joint application under the provisions of subsection (a) of this section.
(Pub. L. 98–377, title III, §306, Aug. 11, 1984, 98 Stat. 1285; 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.)
1988—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 100–418 substituted “part” for “subchapter” wherever appearing.
1985—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 99–159 substituted “Secretary” for “Foundation” in two places in provisions preceding par. (1) and in par. (8).
§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.)
1988—Pub. L. 100–418 substituted “part” for “subchapter”.
1985—Pub. L. 99–159 substituted “Secretary” for “Foundation”.
1 So in original. Probably should be “for”.
§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.)
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).
§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.)
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”.
§3991. Purpose
(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.)
§3992. Programs authorized
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.
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.)
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.
§3993. Amendment to State 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.
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.)
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.
§3994. Eligible programs
Such funds may be used for acquisition of equipment, instructional and reference materials, and partnership in education programs designed to—
(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.
(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.)
§3995. Local applications
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.
(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—
(C) assurances that—
(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
(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.
(Pub. L. 98–377, title III, §325, as added Pub. L. 100–418, title VI, §6031(a)(2), Aug. 23, 1988, 102 Stat. 1481.)
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.
§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.)
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.
§3997. Approval of applications
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.
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.)
§3998. Computation of grant amounts
(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.
(1) an amount equal to its share of funds appropriated under chapter 1 of the Education Consolidation and Improvement Act; or
(2) $225,000.
(Pub. L. 98–377, title III, §328, as added Pub. L. 100–418, title VI, §6031(a)(2), Aug. 23, 1988, 102 Stat. 1482.)
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.
§§4001 to 4003. Repealed. Pub. L. 100–297, title II, §2303, Apr. 28, 1988, 102 Stat. 324
Section 4001, Pub. L. 98–377, title IV, §401, Aug. 11, 1984, 98 Stat. 1287, related to Presidential awards.
Section 4002, Pub. L. 98–377, title IV, §402, Aug. 11, 1984, 98 Stat. 1287, related to administrative provisions.
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.
(Pub. L. 98–377, title V, §502, Aug. 11, 1984, 98 Stat. 1287; Pub. L. 101–637, §14(a)(2), (b)(1), (2), Nov. 28, 1990, 104 Stat. 4594, 4595.)
1990—Pub. L. 101–637, §14(a)(2), made technical amendment to section catchline.
Section 1 of Pub. L. 101–637 provided that: “This Act [enacting section 2656 of Title 15, Commerce and Trade, amending this section, sections 4012 to 4022 of this title, and sections 2643, 2646, and 2647 of Title 15, enacting provisions set out as notes under this section and sections 2646 and 2656 of Title 15, and amending provisions set out as a note under this section] may be cited as the ‘Asbestos School Hazard Abatement Reauthorization Act of 1990’.”
Section 501 of title V of Pub. L. 98–377, as amended by Pub. L. 101–637, §14(a)(1), Nov. 28, 1990, 104 Stat. 4594, provided that: “This title [enacting this subchapter] may be cited as the ‘Asbestos School Hazard Abatement Act of 1984’.”
Section 2 of Pub. L. 101–637 provided that:
“(1) The Environmental Protection Agency has estimated that more than forty-four thousand school buildings contain friable asbestos, exposing more than fifteen million school children and one million five hundred thousand school employees to unwarranted health hazards.
“(2) All elementary and secondary schools are required by the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act [of 1986, see Short Title of 1986 Amendment note set out under section 2601 of Title 15, Commerce and Trade] to inspect for asbestos, develop an asbestos management plan, and implement such plan.
“(3) The Environmental Protection Agency has estimated it will cost local education agencies more than $3,000,000,000 to comply with the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act.
“(4) Without a continuing program of information assistance, technical and scientific assistance, training, and financial support, many local educational agencies will be unable to carry out sufficient response actions to prevent the release of asbestos fibers into the air.
“(5) Without the provisions of sufficient financial support, the cost to local educational agencies of implementing asbestos response actions may have an adverse impact in their educational mission.
“(6) The effective regulation of interstate commerce for the protection of human health and the environment requires the continuation of programs to mitigate hazards of asbestos fibers and materials emitting such fibers.
“(1) To direct the Environmental Protection Agency to maintain a program to assist local schools in carrying out their responsibilities under the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act.
“(2) To provide continuing scientific and technical assistance to State and local agencies to enable them to identify and abate asbestos health hazards.
“(3) To provide financial assistance to State and local agencies for training of persons involved with inspections and abatement of asbestos, for conducting necessary reinspections of school buildings, and for the actual abatement of asbestos threats to the health and safety of school children or employees.
“(4) To assure that no employee of a local educational agency suffers any disciplinary action as a result of calling attention to potential asbestos hazards which may exist in schools.”
§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”).
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.)
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”.
§4013. State records and priority lists
The Governor of each State shall maintain records on—
(B) forward to the Administrator for each candidate for abatement activities and other response actions all applications for financial assistance prepared by the local educational agencies in accordance with the provisions of section 4014 of this title; and 1
(Pub. L. 98–377, title V, §504, Aug. 11, 1984, 98 Stat. 1289; Pub. L. 101–637, §§5, 14(a)(4), (b)(5), (6), Nov. 28, 1990, 104 Stat. 4590, 4594, 4595.)
1990—Pub. L. 101–637, §14(a)(4), substituted “State records and priority lists” for “State plans” in section catchline.
Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 101–637, §§5(a)(1), 14(b)(5), inserted heading and substituted “The Governor of each State shall maintain records on” for “Not later than three months after August 11, 1984, the Governor of each State shall submit to the Administrator a plan which describes the procedures to be used by the State for maintaining records on” in introductory provisions.
Subsec. (a)(2). Pub. L. 101–637, §5(a)(2), (3), inserted “and other response actions” after “abatement activities” and inserted “and” after semicolon at end.
Subsec. (a)(3). Pub. L. 101–637, §5(a)(4), substituted “paragraph (2)” for “subparagraph (B)”.
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 101–637, §14(b)(6)(A), inserted heading.
Subsec. (b)(1). Pub. L. 101–637, §5(b)(1), substituted “Each year, in accordance with procedures established by the Administrator,” for “Not later than six months after August 11, 1984, and annually thereafter,” in introductory provisions.
Subsec. (b)(1)(A). Pub. L. 101–637, §§5(b)(2), (3), 14(b)(6)(B), substituted “abatement activities and other response actions” for “abatement”, struck out “and the Secretary of the Department of Education” after “submit to the Administrator”, and inserted “and” after semicolon at end.
Subsec. (b)(1)(B). Pub. L. 101–637, §§5(b)(2), 14(b)(6)(B), (C), substituted “abatement activities and other response actions” for “abatement”, struck out “section 4012(b)(3) of this title and” before “section 4014”, and struck out “and the Secretary of the Department of Education” after “forward to the Administrator”.
Subsec. (b)(1)(C). Pub. L. 101–637, §5(b)(4), struck out subpar. (C) which read as follows: “forward to the Secretary of the Department of Education a copy of all information submitted to the Administrator in accordance with subsection (b)(3) of this section.”
Subsec. (b)(4)(C). Pub. L. 101–637, §14(b)(6)(D), inserted a comma after “per capita income”.
Subsec. (b)(4)(F), (G). Pub. L. 101–637, §5(c), added subpar. (F) and redesignated former subpar. (F) as (G).
Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 101–637, §5(d), struck out subsec. (c) which read as follows: “Not later than nine months after the submission of the plan described in subsection (a) of this section, and each twelve months thereafter, the Governor shall submit to the Administrator a report which describes the actions taken by the State in accordance with its plan under such subsection.”
1 So in original. Probably should end with a period instead of “; and”.
There is hereby established within the Environmental Protection Agency an Asbestos Hazards Abatement Assistance Program (hereinafter in this chapter referred to as the “Assistance Program”), which shall be administered in accordance with this section.
(1) The Administrator shall provide financial assistance on a school-by-school basis to local educational agencies in accordance with other provisions of this section to carry out projects for—
(2) The Administrator shall review and list in priority order applications for financial assistance. In ranking applications, the Administrator shall consider—
In no event shall financial assistance be provided under this subchapter to an applicant if—
(2) The Administrator shall not approve an application unless—
(A) the application contains such information as the Administrator may require, including but not limited to information describing—
(B) the application contains a certification that—
(Pub. L. 98–377, title V, §505, Aug. 11, 1984, 98 Stat. 1290; Pub. L. 99–519, §3(a), Oct. 22, 1986, 100 Stat. 2988; Pub. L. 100–368, §6(b), July 18, 1988, 102 Stat. 833; Pub. L. 101–637, §§6, 14(a)(5), (b)(7), (c)(1)–(4), Nov. 28, 1990, 104 Stat. 4591, 4594–4596.)
The Toxic Substances Control Act, referred to in subsecs. (d)(2) and (g)(2)(B), is Pub. L. 94–469, Oct. 11, 1976, 90 Stat. 2003, as amended. Title II of the Act, as added by Pub. L. 99–519, §2, Oct. 22, 1986, 100 Stat. 2970, is classified generally to subchapter II (§2641 et seq.) of chapter 53 of Title 15, Commerce and Trade. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 2601 of Title 15 and Tables.
1990—Pub. L. 101–637, §14(a)(5), made technical amendment to section catchline.
Subsec. (b)(1). Pub. L. 101–637, §14(c)(1), struck out comma after “educational agency”.
Subsec. (b)(2). Pub. L. 101–637, §6(a)(1), (2), substituted “the Governor shall submit applications,” for “applications shall be submitted,” and inserted “The Administrator shall approve or disapprove applications for financial assistance no later than April 30 of each year.”
Subsec. (b)(3). Pub. L. 101–637, §6(a)(3), struck out par. (3) which read as follows: “Within sixty days of receipt of the information described in section 4013(b)(1) of this title, the Secretary of the Department of Education shall review such information and, in the Secretary's discretion, provide to the Administrator comments and recommendations based upon the needs of local educational agencies for financial assistance. Within sixty days of receipt of the Secretary's report, or expiration of the time allowed for such report, the Administrator shall approve or disapprove applications for financial assistance.”
Subsec. (c)(2)(A). Pub. L. 101–637, §14(c)(2)(A), inserted “and” after semicolon at end.
Subsec. (c)(2)(B)(ii). Pub. L. 101–637, §14(c)(2)(B), inserted a comma after “confined space”.
Subsec. (c)(2)(B)(iv). Pub. L. 101–637, §14(c)(2)(B), which directed the insertion of a comma after “techniques”, could not be executed because of the intervening amendment by Pub. L. 101–637, §6(b). See below.
Pub. L. 101–637, §6(b), substituted “uses the least burdensome methods which protect human health and the environment” for “is cost-effective compared to other techniques including management of material containing asbestos”.
Subsec. (c)(3). Pub. L. 101–637, §6(c), substituted “shall consider the financial resources available to the applicant as certified by the Governor pursuant to section 4013(b)(4) of this title.” for “shall consider—
“(A) the financial resources available to the applicant as certified by the Governor pursuant to section 4013(b)(4) of this title; and
“(B) the report, if any, of the Secretary of Education pursuant to section 4013(b)(5) of this title.”
Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 101–637, §6(d), inserted heading and amended text generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “In no event shall financial assistance be provided under this subchapter to an applicant if the Administrator determines that such applicant has resources adequate to support an appropriate asbestos materials abatement program. In making such a determination, the Administrator may consult with the Secretary of Education.”
Subsec. (e)(1). Pub. L. 101–637, §14(c)(3), substituted “percent” for “per centum” in two places.
Subsec. (f)(3). Pub. L. 101–637, §6(e), substituted “for deposit in the Asbestos Trust Fund established by section 4022 of this title” for “for deposit in the general fund”.
Subsec. (g)(1). Pub. L. 101–637, §6(f)(1), substituted “in accordance with such procedures as may be developed by the Administrator” for “within the five-year period beginning on August 11, 1984”.
“(i) any employee engaged in an asbestos material abatement program will be trained and equipped pursuant to section 4015(b)(2)(B) of this title; and
“(ii) no child or inadequately informed or protected school employee will be permitted in the vicinity of any asbestos abatement activity;”.
Subsec. (g)(3), (4). Pub. L. 101–637, §§6(f)(3), 14(c)(4), redesignated subpar. (B) appearing after par. (3) as par. (4), inserted a comma after “section 4021(b)(1) of this title”, and struck out former par. (4) which read as follows:
“(A) No financial assistance may be provided under this section to any school—
“(i) which uses any person who has not been accredited pursuant to section 2646(b) or (c) of title 15, to carry out activities described in section 2646(a) of title 15, or
“(ii) which uses any laboratory which has not been accredited pursuant to section 2646(d) of title 15, to carry out activities described in such section.
“(B) This paragraph shall apply to any financial assistance provided under this section after October 22, 1986, for activities performed after the following dates:
“(i) In the case of activities performed by persons, after the date which is one year after October 22, 1986.
“(ii) In the case of activities performed by laboratories, after the date which is 180 days after the date on which a laboratory accreditation program is completed under section 2646(d) of title 15.”
1988—Subsec. (g)(4)(B)(i). Pub. L. 100–368, §6(b)(1), substituted reference to October 22, 1986, for reference to August 11, 1984.
Subsec. (g)(4)(B)(ii). Pub. L. 100–368, §6(b)(2), substituted “section 2646(d) of title 15” for “subsection (d)”.
1986—Subsec. (g)(4). Pub. L. 99–519 added par. (4).
Section 4(b) of Pub. L. 99–519 provided that:
“(1) Notwithstanding section 505(c) of the Asbestos School Hazard Abatement Act of 1984 [20 U.S.C. 4014(c)], for fiscal years 1988 and 1989 the Administrator shall provide financial assistance under section 505 of such Act in the form of grants to States or local educational agencies to carry out inspections for asbestos-containing material in school buildings and preparation of management plans for school buildings under this title [probably means title II of the Toxic Substances Control Act, 15 U.S.C. 2641 et seq.].
“(2) Not more than 2 percent of any grant awarded to a State pursuant to paragraph (1) may be used by the State for administrative purposes. For purposes of the preceding sentence, administrative purposes do not include salaries of persons who inspect for asbestos-containing material or assist in the preparation of management plans.
“(3) In determining which local educational agencies to approve grants for, the Administrator shall take into account the financial need of the agency. Of the amount available under the Asbestos School Hazard Abatement Act of 1984 [20 U.S.C. 4011 et seq.] for fiscal years 1988 and 1989, not more than 10 percent may be obligated for the purposes described in this subsection.”
§4015. Administrative provisions
The Administrator shall promulgate rules and regulations as necessary to implement the authorities and requirements of this subchapter.
The Administrator also shall establish procedures to be used by local educational agencies, in programs for which financial assistance is made available under section 4014 of this title, for—
(1) abating asbestos materials in school buildings;
(2) replacing the asbestos materials removed from school buildings with other appropriate building materials; and
(3) restoring such school buildings to conditions comparable to those existing before asbestos containment or removal activities were undertaken.
Nothing contained in this subchapter shall be construed, interpreted, or applied to diminish in any way the level of protection required under any other State or Federal worker protection or other applicable laws.
(d) Other authority
In order to effectuate the purposes of this subchapter, the Administrator may also adopt such other procedures, standards, and regulations as the Administrator deems necessary, including—
(1) procedures for testing the level of asbestos fibers in schools, including safety measures to be followed in conducting such tests;
(2) standards for evaluating (on the basis of such tests) the likelihood of the leakage of asbestos fibers into the school environment; and
(3) periodic reporting with respect to the activities that have taken place using funds loaned or granted under this subchapter.
(Pub. L. 98–377, title V, §506, Aug. 11, 1984, 98 Stat. 1292; Pub. L. 101–637, §§7, 14(a)(6), (b)(8), (9), Nov. 28, 1990, 104 Stat. 4592, 4594, 4595.)
1990—Pub. L. 101–637 inserted section catchline.
Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 101–637, §14(b)(8), inserted heading.
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 101–637, §7(2), added subsec. (b) and struck out former subsec. (b) which read as follows: “The Administrator shall also establish—
Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 101–637, §7(2), added subsec. (c). Former subsec. (c) redesignated (d).
Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 101–637, §§7(1), 14(b)(9), redesignated subsec. (c) as (d), inserted heading, and inserted a comma after “standards” in introductory provisions.
§4016. Annual report
(1) describe the number of applications received;
(2) describe the number of loans and grants made in the preceding calendar year and specify each applicant for and recipient of a loan or grant;
(3) specify the number of loan or grant applications which were disapproved during the preceding calendar year and describe the reasons for such disapprovals;
(4) describe the types of programs for which loans or grants were made;
(5) specify the estimated total costs of such programs to the recipients of loans or grants and specify the amount of loans or grants made under the program authorized by this section; and
(6) estimate the number of schools still in need of assistance and the amount of resources needed by such schools, categorized by State, to abate all remaining asbestos hazards.
(Pub. L. 98–377, title V, §507, Aug. 11, 1984, 98 Stat. 1293; Pub. L. 101–637, §§8, 14(a)(7), Nov. 28, 1990, 104 Stat. 4592, 4594.)
1990—Pub. L. 101–637, §14(a)(7), made technical amendment to section catchline.
Pub. L. 101–637, §8(a), amended first sentence generally. Prior to amendment, first sentence read as follows: “During each of the ten calendar years after 1984, the Administrator shall prepare and submit not later than February 1 of each year a report to the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the United States Senate and the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the United States House of Representatives on the loan and grant program authorized by section 4014 of this title.”
Par. (6). Pub. L. 101–637, §8(b), inserted before period at end “and the amount of resources needed by such schools, categorized by State, to abate all remaining asbestos hazards”.
§4017. Recovery of costs
(1) As a condition of the award of any financial assistance under section 4014 of this title, the recipient of any such loan or grant shall permit the United States to sue on behalf of such recipient any person determined by the Attorney General to be liable to the recipient for the costs of any activities undertaken by the recipient under such section.
(A) the amount (i) outstanding on any loan and (ii) of any grant made to the recipient; and
(B) an amount equal to the interest which would have been charged on such loan were the loan made by a commercial lender at prevailing interest rates (as determined by the Administrator).
(Pub. L. 98–377, title V, §508, Aug. 11, 1984, 98 Stat. 1293; Pub. L. 101–637, §§9, 14(a)(8), (b)(10), (11), (c)(5), Nov. 28, 1990, 104 Stat. 4592, 4594–4596.)
1990—Pub. L. 101–637, §14(a)(8), inserted section catchline.
Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 101–637, §14(b)(10), inserted heading.
Subsec. (a)(1). Pub. L. 101–637, §14(c)(5), substituted “section” for “sections” after “such”.
Subsec. (a)(2). Pub. L. 101–637, §9, inserted “by deposit in the Asbestos Trust Fund established by section 4022 of this title,” after “repay to the United States,”.
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 101–637, §14(b)(11), inserted heading.
§4018. Employee protection
No State or local educational agency receiving assistance under this subchapter may discharge any employee or otherwise discriminate against any employee with respect to the employee's compensation, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment because the employee has brought to the attention of the public information concerning any asbestos problem in the school buildings within the jurisdiction of such agency.
(Pub. L. 98–377, title V, §509, Aug. 11, 1984, 98 Stat. 1294; Pub. L. 101–637, §14(a)(9), Nov. 28, 1990, 104 Stat. 4594.)
§4019. Affect on rights under other laws
Except as otherwise provided in section 4017 of this title, nothing in this subchapter shall—
(1) affect the right of any party to seek legal redress in connection with the purchase or installation of asbestos materials in schools or any claim of disability or death related to exposure to asbestos in a school setting; or
(2) affect the rights of any party under any other law.
(Pub. L. 98–377, title V, §510, Aug. 11, 1984, 98 Stat. 1294; Pub. L. 101–637, §14(a)(10), Nov. 28, 1990, 104 Stat. 4594.)
§4020. Definitions
(A) chrysotile, amosite, or crocidolite; or
(3) The term “threat” or “hazard” means that an asbestos material is friable or easily damaged, or within reach of students or employees or otherwise susceptible to damage (including damage from water, vibration, or air circulation) which could result in the dispersal of asbestos fibers into the school environment.
(A) any local educational agency as defined in section 7801 of this title; and
(B) the governing authority of any nonprofit elementary or secondary school.
(A) any elementary or secondary school as defined in section 7801 of this title owned and operated by one or more nonprofit corporations or associations no part of the net earnings of which inures, or may lawfully inure, to the benefit of any private shareholder or individual; and
(B) any school of any agency of the United States.
(A) structures suitable for use as classrooms, laboratories, libraries, school eating facilities, or facilities used for the preparation of food;
(B) any gymnasium or other facility which is specially designed for athletic or recreational activities for an academic course in physical education;
(C) other facilities used for the instruction of students, for research, or for the administration of educational or research programs; and
(D) maintenance, storage, or utility facilities essential to the operation of the facilities described in subparagraphs (A) through (C) of this paragraph.
(7) The term “Administrator” means the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, or the Administrator's designee.
(8) The term “State” means each of the several States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, the Virgin Islands, the Northern Mariana Islands, the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands, and the Bureau of Indian Affairs.
(9) The term “response action” has the meaning given such term by section 2642(11) of title 15.
(Pub. L. 98–377, title V, §511, Aug. 11, 1984, 98 Stat. 1294; Pub. L. 101–637, §§10, 14(a)(11), (c)(6), Nov. 28, 1990, 104 Stat. 4592, 4594, 4596; Pub. L. 103–382, title III, §394(c), Oct. 20, 1994, 108 Stat. 4027; Pub. L. 107–110, title X, §1076(l)(2), Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 2092.)
2002—Par. (4)(A). Pub. L. 107–110, §1076(l)(2)(A), which directed amendment of subpar. (A) by substituting in the original “9101” for “198(a)(10)”, was executed by substituting “section 7801 of this title” for “section 8801 of this title”, to reflect the probable intent of Congress and prior amendment by Pub. L. 103–382, §394(c)(1), which had substituted “14101” for “198(a)(10)” in the original. See 1994 Amendment note below.
Par. (5)(A). Pub. L. 107–110, §1076(l)(2)(B), which directed amendment of subpar. (A) by substituting in the original “9101” for “198(a)(7)”, was executed by substituting “section 7801 of this title” for “section 8801 of this title”, to reflect the probable intent of Congress and prior amendment by Pub. L. 103–382, §394(c)(2), which had substituted “14101” for “198(a)(7)” in the original. See 1994 Amendment note below.
1994—Par. (4)(A). Pub. L. 103–382, §394(c)(1), substituted “section 8801 of this title” for “section 198(a)(10) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965”.
Par. (5)(A). Pub. L. 103–382, §394(c)(2), substituted “section 8801 of this title” for “section 198(a)(7) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965”.
1990—Pub. L. 101–637, §14(a)(11), (c)(6)(A), inserted section catchline and substituted “this subchapter:” for “this subchapter—”.
Pars. (1), (2). Pub. L. 101–637, §14(c)(6)(B), (C), substituted “The” for “the” at beginning and a period for semicolon at end.
Par. (3). Pub. L. 101–637, §§10(1), 14(c)(6)(B)–(D), substituted “The” for “the” at beginning and a period for semicolon at end, struck out “each” before “reach of students”, and inserted “, vibration,” after “damage from water”.
Par. (4). Pub. L. 101–637, §14(c)(6)(B), (C), substituted “The” for “the” at beginning and a period for semicolon at end.
Par. (5). Pub. L. 101–637, §14(c)(6)(E), which directed the insertion of “secondary” before “school”, was executed by making the insertion in the introductory provisions to reflect the probable intent of Congress.
Pub. L. 101–637, §14(c)(6)(B), (C), substituted “The” for “the” at beginning and a period for semicolon at end.
Pars. (6), (7). Pub. L. 101–637, §14(c)(6)(B), (C), substituted “The” for “the” at beginning and a period for semicolon at end.
Par. (8). Pub. L. 101–637, §14(c)(6)(B), substituted “The” for “the” at beginning.
Par. (9). Pub. L. 101–637, §10(2), added par. (9).
§4021. Authorization
(1) A State with qualified applicants shall receive no less than one-half of 1 per centum of the sums appropriated under this subchapter or the total of the amounts requested by such applicants, whichever is less. Those amounts available in each fiscal year under this paragraph shall be obligated before the end of that fiscal year. For the purposes of this paragraph the term “State” means each of the several States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Bureau of Indian Affairs and, taken together, Guam, American Samoa, the Virgin Islands, the Northern Mariana Islands, and the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands.
(Pub. L. 98–377, title V, §512, Aug. 11, 1984, 98 Stat. 1295; Pub. L. 99–519, §4(a), Oct. 22, 1986, 100 Stat. 2989; Pub. L. 100–368, §6(a), July 18, 1988, 102 Stat. 833; Pub. L. 101–637, §§11, 14(a)(12), Nov. 28, 1990, 104 Stat. 4592, 4595.)
The Toxic Substances Control Act, referred to in subsec. (b)(2)(A), (3)(A), is Pub. L. 94–469, Oct. 11, 1976, 90 Stat. 2003, as amended. Title II of the Act, as added by Pub. L. 99–519, §2, Oct. 22, 1986, 100 Stat. 2970, is classified generally to subchapter II (§2641 et seq.) of chapter 53 of Title 15, Commerce and Trade. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 2601 of Title 15 and Tables.
1990—Pub. L. 101–637, §14(a)(12), inserted section catchline.
Subsec. (a)(1). Pub. L. 101–637, §11(a), amended par. (1) generally. Prior to amendment, par. (1) read as follows: “There are hereby authorized to be appropriated for the asbestos abatement program not more than $50,000,000 for the fiscal year ending on September 30, 1984, $50,000,000 for the fiscal year ending on September 30, 1985, and $100,000,000 for each of the five succeeding fiscal years. In addition, for such purposes there are authorized to be appropriated out of the Asbestos Trust Fund established by section 4022 of this title $25,000,000 for each of fiscal years 1987, 1988, 1989, and 1990.”
Subsec. (b)(2). Pub. L. 101–637, §11(b), added par. (2) and struck out former par. (2) which read as follows: “Of those sums appropriated for the implementation of this subchapter, up to 10 per centum shall be reserved during the fiscal year ending September 30, 1984, and up to 5 per centum for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1985, for the administration of this subchapter and for programs including, but not limited to, the following:
Subsec. (b)(3). Pub. L. 101–637, §11(b), added par. (3).
§4022. Asbestos Trust Fund
There are hereby transferred to the Asbestos Trust Fund amounts equivalent to—
(A) amounts received in the Treasury on or after January 1, 1987, as repayments of loans made under section 4014 of this title,
(B) amounts received as deposits from local educational agencies under section 2647(a) of title 15, and
(C) amounts received as proceeds from any judgment recovered in any suit brought pursuant to section 4017(a)(1) of this title.
The Secretary of the Treasury shall invest such portion of the Asbestos Trust Fund as is not, in his judgment, required to meet current withdrawals. Such investments may be made only in interest-bearing obligations of the United States and may be acquired—
(i) on original issue at the issue price, or
(2) Repealed. Pub. L. 104–66, title I, §1131(c), Dec. 21, 1995, 109 Stat. 725
(Pub. L. 99–519, §5, Oct. 22, 1986, 100 Stat. 2990; Pub. L. 101–637, §12, Nov. 28, 1990, 104 Stat. 4593; Pub. L. 104–66, title I, §1131(c), Dec. 21, 1995, 109 Stat. 725.)
1990—Subsec. (b)(1). Pub. L. 101–637, §12(a), substituted a comma for “as in effect on October 22, 1986, and” in subpar. (A) and “, and” for period at end of subpar. (B), and added subpar. (C).
Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 101–637, §12(b), struck out before period at end “as in effect on October 22, 1986”.
Section 4031, Pub. L. 98–377, title VI, §602, Aug. 11, 1984, 98 Stat. 1295, related to statement of purpose.
Section 4032, Pub. L. 98–377, title VI, §603, Aug. 11, 1984, 98 Stat. 1296, related to definitions.
Section 4033, Pub. L. 98–377, title VI, §604, Aug. 11, 1984, 98 Stat. 1296; Pub. L. 99–159, title II, §251, Nov. 22, 1985, 99 Stat. 901; Pub. L. 99–425, title VII, §701, Sept. 30, 1986, 100 Stat. 977, related to school excellence awards.
Section 4034, Pub. L. 98–377, title VI, §605, Aug. 11, 1984, 98 Stat. 1296, related to selection of schools for awards.
Section 4035, Pub. L. 98–377, title VI, §606, Aug. 11, 1984, 98 Stat. 1298, related to amount and conditions of awards.
Section 4036, Pub. L. 98–377, title VI, §607, Aug. 11, 1984, 98 Stat. 1298, related to special school awards.
Section 4037, Pub. L. 98–377, title VI, §608, Aug. 11, 1984, 98 Stat. 1298, related to research, evaluation, dissemination, and monitoring activities.
Pub. L. 98–377, title VI, §601, Aug. 11, 1984, 98 Stat. 1295, which provided that title VI of Pub. L. 98–377 was to be cited as the “Excellence in Education Act”, was repealed by Pub. L. 100–297, title II, §2303, Apr. 28, 1988, 102 Stat. 324.
§§4051 to 4062. Repealed. Pub. L. 100–297, title II, §2303, Apr. 28, 1988, 102 Stat. 324
Section 4051, Pub. L. 98–377, title VII, §701, Aug. 11, 1984, 98 Stat. 1299; Pub. L. 99–159, title II, §261, Nov. 22, 1985, 99 Stat. 901, related to authorization of appropriations.
Section 4052, Pub. L. 98–377, title VII, §702, Aug. 11, 1984, 98 Stat. 1299, related to eligibility requirements.
Section 4053, Pub. L. 98–377, title VII, §703, Aug. 11, 1984, 98 Stat. 1299; Pub. L. 99–159, title II, §262, Nov. 22, 1985, 99 Stat. 901, related to statement of purpose.
Section 4054, Pub. L. 98–377, title VII, §704, Aug. 11, 1984, 98 Stat. 1299, related to program authorization.
Section 4055, Pub. L. 98–377, title VII, §705, Aug. 11, 1984, 98 Stat. 1300, defined term “magnet school”.
Section 4056, Pub. L. 98–377, title VII, §706, Aug. 11, 1984, 98 Stat. 1300; Pub. L. 99–159, title II, §263, Nov. 22, 1985, 99 Stat. 902, related to uses of funds.
Section 4057, Pub. L. 98–377, title VII, §707, Aug. 11, 1984, 98 Stat. 1300, related to applications and requirements.
Section 4058, Pub. L. 98–377, title VII, §708, Aug. 11, 1984, 98 Stat. 1301, related to special considerations in approving applications.
Section 4059, Pub. L. 98–377, title VII, §709, Aug. 11, 1984, 98 Stat. 1301; Pub. L. 99–159, title II, §264, Nov. 22, 1985, 99 Stat. 902, related to prohibitions on use of grants.
Section 4060, Pub. L. 98–377, title VII, §710, Aug. 11, 1984, 98 Stat. 1301, related to limitation on payments.
Section 4061, Pub. L. 98–377, title VII, §711, Aug. 11, 1984, 98 Stat. 1301; Pub. L. 98–558, title VII, §702, Oct. 30, 1984, 98 Stat. 2900, related to payments.
Section 4062, Pub. L. 98–377, title VII, §712, Aug. 11, 1984, 98 Stat. 1302, related to withholding.
§4071. Denial of equal access prohibited
(b) “Limited open forum” defined
(Pub. L. 98–377, title VIII, §802, Aug. 11, 1984, 98 Stat. 1302.)
Section 801 of title VIII of Pub. L. 98–377 provided that: “This title [enacting this subchapter] may be cited as ‘The Equal Access Act’.”
(1) The term “secondary school” means a public school which provides secondary education as determined by State law.
(2) The term “sponsorship” includes the act of promoting, leading, or participating in a meeting. The assignment of a teacher, administrator, or other school employee to a meeting for custodial purposes does not constitute sponsorship of the meeting.
(3) The term “meeting” includes those activities of student groups which are permitted under a school's limited open forum and are not directly related to the school curriculum.
(4) The term “noninstructional time” means time set aside by the school before actual classroom instruction begins or after actual classroom instruction ends.
(Pub. L. 98–377, title VIII, §803, Aug. 11, 1984, 98 Stat. 1303.)
§4073. Severability
(Pub. L. 98–377, title VIII, §804, Aug. 11, 1984, 98 Stat. 1304.)
§4074. Construction
(Pub. L. 98–377, title VIII, §805, Aug. 11, 1984, 98 Stat. 1304.)
§§4081 to 4086. Repealed. Pub. L. 103–382, title III, §364, Oct. 20, 1994, 108 Stat. 3975
Section 4081, Pub. L. 98–377, title IX, §902, as added Pub. L. 100–297, title II, §2302, Apr. 28, 1988, 102 Stat. 320; amended Pub. L. 102–103, title III, §301, Aug. 17, 1991, 105 Stat. 499, related to purpose of star schools program.
Section 4082, Pub. L. 98–377, title IX, §903, as added Pub. L. 100–297, title II, §2302, Apr. 28, 1988, 102 Stat. 320; amended Pub. L. 102–103, title III, §302, Aug. 17, 1991, 105 Stat. 499, authorized grants for telecommunications facilities and equipment, instructional programming, and technical assistance.
Section 4083, Pub. L. 98–377, title IX, §904, as added Pub. L. 100–297, title II, §2302, Apr. 28, 1988, 102 Stat. 321; amended Pub. L. 102–103, title III, §303, Aug. 17, 1991, 105 Stat. 500, related to eligibility of telecommunications partnerships for grants.
Section 4084, Pub. L. 98–377, title IX, §905, as added Pub. L. 100–297, title II, §2302, Apr. 28, 1988, 102 Stat. 321; amended Pub. L. 102–103, title III, §304, Aug. 17, 1991, 105 Stat. 501, related to applications for grants.
Section 4085, Pub. L. 98–377, title IX, §906, as added Pub. L. 100–297, title II, §2302, Apr. 28, 1988, 102 Stat. 323, related to dissemination of courses and materials under star schools program.
Section 4085a, Pub. L. 98–377, title IX, §907, as added Pub. L. 102–103, title III, §305(2), Aug. 17, 1991, 105 Stat. 502, related to continuing eligibility for grants.
Section 4085b, Pub. L. 98–377, title IX, §908, as added Pub. L. 102–103, title III, §305(2), Aug. 17, 1991, 105 Stat. 503; amended Pub. L. 103–227, title IX, §961, Mar. 31, 1994, 108 Stat. 263, required independent evaluation of the star schools program.
Section 4085c, Pub. L. 98–377, title IX, §909, as added Pub. L. 102–103, title III, §305(2), Aug. 17, 1991, 105 Stat. 504, authorized assistance for acquiring satellite time.
Section 4085d, Pub. L. 98–377, title IX, §910, as added Pub. L. 102–103, title III, §305(2), Aug. 17, 1991, 105 Stat. 504, authorized grants for dissemination and technical assistance to State and local educational agencies.
Section 4086, Pub. L. 98–377, title IX, §911, formerly §907, as added Pub. L. 100–297, title II, §2302, Apr. 28, 1988, 102 Stat. 324; amended Pub. L. 102–73, title VIII, §802(c), July 25, 1991, 105 Stat. 361; renumbered §911, Pub. L. 102–103, title III, §305(1), Aug. 17, 1991, 105 Stat. 502, defined terms used in this subchapter.
Section 901 of title IX of Pub. L. 98–377, as added by Pub. L. 100–297, title II, §2302, Apr. 28, 1988, 102 Stat. 320, provided that title IX of Pub. L. 98–377 [enacting this subchapter] could be cited as the “Star Schools Program Assistance Act”, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 103–382, title III, §364, Oct. 20, 1994, 108 Stat. 3975.