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42 U.S.C. § 1862p–13 — Tribal colleges and universities program

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42 U.S.C. § 1862p–13 — Tribal colleges and universities program

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**(a) In general** The Director shall continue to support a program to award grants on a competitive, merit-reviewed basis to tribal colleges and universities (as defined in [section 1059c of title 20](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title20-section1059c&num=0&edition=prelim), including institutions described in [section 1059d of title 20](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title20-section1059d&num=0&edition=prelim)), to enhance the quality of undergraduate STEM education at such institutions and to increase the retention and graduation rates of Native American students pursuing associate’s or baccalaureate degrees in STEM. **(b) Program components** Grants awarded under this section shall support— (1) activities to improve courses and curriculum in STEM; (2) faculty development; (3) stipends for undergraduate students participating in research; and (4) other activities consistent with subsection (a), as determined by the Director. **(c) Instrumentation** Funding provided under this section may be used for laboratory equipment and materials. **(d) Awards to broaden Tribal College and University student participation in computer science** (1) **In general** — The Director, as part of the program authorized under this section, shall make awards on a competitive, merit-reviewed basis to eligible entities to increase the participation of Tribal populations in computer science and computational thinking education programs to enable students to develop skills and competencies in coding, problem-solving, critical thinking, creativity and collaboration. (2) **Purpose** — Awards made under this subsection shall support— (A) research and development needed to bring computer science and computational thinking courses and degrees to Tribal Colleges or Universities; (B) research and development of instructional materials needed to integrate computer science and computational thinking into programs that are culturally relevant to students attending Tribal Colleges or Universities; (C) research, development and evaluation of distance education for computer science and computational thinking courses and degree programs for students attending Tribal Colleges and Universities; and (D) other activities consistent with the activities described in paragraphs (1) through (4) of subsection (b), as determined by the Director. (3) **Partnerships** — A Tribal College or University seeking an award under this subsection, or consortia thereof, may partner with an institution of higher education or nonprofit organization with demonstrated expertise in academic program development. (4) **Coordination** — In carrying out this subsection, the Director shall consult and cooperate with the programs and policies of other relevant Federal agencies to avoid duplication with and enhance the effectiveness of the program under this subsection. (5) **Authorization of appropriations** — There are authorized to be appropriated to the Director $2,000,000 in each of fiscal years 2023 through 2027 to carry out this subsection.

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20 U.S.C. § 1059d — American Indian tribally controlled colleges and universities

**(a) Program authorized** The Secretary shall provide grants and related assistance to Tribal Colleges and Universities to enable such institutions to improve and expand their capacity to serve Indian students. **(b) Definitions** In this section: (1) **Indian** — The term “Indian” has the meaning given the term in section 2 of the Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities Assistance Act of 1978 [[25 U.S.C. 1801](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title25-section1801&num=0&edition=prelim)]. (2) **Indian tribe** — The term “Indian tribe” has the meaning given the term in section 2 of the Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities Assistance Act of 1978 [[25 U.S.C. 1801](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title25-section1801&num=0&edition=prelim)]. (3) **Tribal College or University** — The term “Tribal College or University” means an institution that— (A) qualifies for funding under the Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities Assistance Act of 1978 ([25 U.S.C. 1801](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title25-section1801&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.) or the Navajo Community College Act ([25 U.S.C. 640a](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title25-section640a&num=0&edition=prelim) note); 11 See References in Text note below. or (B) is cited in section 532 of the Equity in Educational Land-Grant Status Act of 1994 ([7 U.S.C. 301](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title7-section301&num=0&edition=prelim) note). (4) **Institution of higher education** — The term “institution of higher education” means an institution of higher education as defined in [section 1001(a) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=gra

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42 U.S.C. § 6621 — Coordination of Federal STEM education

**(a) Establishment** The Director shall establish a committee under the National Science and Technology Council, including the Office of Management and Budget, with the responsibility to coordinate Federal programs and activities in support of STEM education, including at the National Science Foundation, the Department of Energy, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the Department of Education, and all other Federal agencies that have programs and activities in support of STEM education. **(b) Responsibilities** The committee established under subsection (a) shall— (1) coordinate the STEM education activities and programs of the Federal agencies; (2) coordinate STEM education activities and programs with the Office of Management and Budget; (3) encourage the teaching of innovation and entrepreneurship as part of STEM education activities; (4) review STEM education activities and programs to ensure they are not duplicative of similar efforts within the Federal government; (5) develop, implement through the participating agencies, and update once every 5 years a 5-year STEM education strategic plan, which shall— (A) specify and prioritize annual and long-term objectives; (B) specify the common metrics that will be used to assess progress toward achieving the objectives; (C) describe the approaches that will be taken by each participating agency to assess the effectiveness of its STEM education programs and activities; and (D) with respect to subparagraph (A), describe the role of each agency in supporting programs and activities designed to achieve the objectives; (6) establish, periodically update, and maintain an inventory of federally sponsored STEM education programs and activities,

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42 U.S.C. § 1862p — National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics

**(a) Establishment** There is established within the Foundation a National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics that shall serve as a central Federal clearinghouse for the collection, interpretation, analysis, and dissemination of objective data on science, engineering, technology, and research and development. **(b) Duties** In carrying out subsection (a) of this section, the Director, acting through the Center shall— (1) collect, acquire, analyze, report, and disseminate statistical data related to the science and engineering enterprise in the United States and other nations that is relevant and useful to practitioners, researchers, policymakers, and the public, including statistical data on— (A) research and development trends; (B) the science and engineering workforce; (C) United States competitiveness in science, engineering, technology, and research and development; and (D) the condition and progress of United States STEM education; (2) support research using the data it collects, and on methodologies in areas related to the work of the Center; and (3) support the education and training of researchers in the use of large-scale, nationally representative data sets. **(c) Statistical reports** The Director or the National Science Board, acting through the Center, shall issue regular, and as necessary, special statistical reports on topics related to the national and international science and engineering enterprise such as the biennial report required by [section 1863(j)(1) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section1863/j/1&num=0&edition=prelim) on indicators of the state of science and engineering in the United States.

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20 U.S.C. § 1059c — Goals for financial management and academic program

**(a) Goals** Any application for a grant under this part shall describe measurable goals for the institution’s financial management and academic programs, and include a plan of how the applicant intends to achieve those goals. **(b) Continuation requirements** Any continuation application shall demonstrate the progress made toward achievement of the goals described pursuant to subsection (a).

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