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20 U.S.C. § 1161b — Mathematics and science scholars program
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**(a) Program authorized** From the amounts appropriated under subsection (f), the Secretary is authorized to award grants to States, on a competitive basis, to enable the States to encourage students to pursue a rigorous course of study, beginning in secondary school and continuing through the students’ postsecondary education, in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, or a health-related field.
**(b) Applications**
(1) **In general** — A State that desires a grant under this section shall submit an application to the Secretary at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require. A State may submit an application to receive a grant under subsection (c) or (d), or both.
(2) **Contents of application** — Each application shall include a description of—
(A) the program or programs for which the State is applying;
(B) if applicable, the priority set by the Governor pursuant to subsection (c)(4) or (d)(3); and
(C) how the State will meet the requirements of subsection (e).
**(c) Mathematics and science scholars program**
(1) **Grant for scholarships** — The Secretary shall award grants under this subsection to provide scholarship support to eligible students.
(2) **Eligible students** — A student is eligible for a scholarship under this subsection if the student—
(A) meets the requirements of [section 1091(a) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title20-section1091/a&num=0&edition=prelim);
(B) is a full-time student in the student’s first year of undergraduate study; and
(C) has completed a rigorous secondary school curriculum in mathematics and science.
(3) **Rigorous curriculum** — Each participating State shall determine the requirements for a rigorous secondary
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**(a) Program authorized** From the amounts appropriated under subsection (f), the Secretary is authorized to award grants to States, on a competitive basis, to enable the States to encourage students to pursue a rigorous course of study, beginning in secondary school and continuing through the students’ postsecondary education, in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, or a health-related field.
**(b) Applications**
(1) **In general** — A State that desires a grant under this section shall submit an application to the Secretary at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require. A State may submit an application to receive a grant under subsection (c) or (d), or both.
(2) **Contents of application** — Each application shall include a description of—
(A) the program or programs for which the State is applying;
(B) if applicable, the priority set by the Governor pursuant to subsection (c)(4) or (d)(3); and
(C) how the State will meet the requirements of subsection (e).
**(c) Mathematics and science scholars program**
(1) **Grant for scholarships** — The Secretary shall award grants under this subsection to provide scholarship support to eligible students.
(2) **Eligible students** — A student is eligible for a scholarship under this subsection if the student—
(A) meets the requirements of [section 1091(a) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title20-section1091/a&num=0&edition=prelim);
(B) is a full-time student in the student’s first year of undergraduate study; and
(C) has completed a rigorous secondary school curriculum in mathematics and science.
(3) **Rigorous curriculum** — Each participating State shall determine the requirements for a rigorous secondary school curriculum in mathematics and science described in paragraph (2)(C).
(4) **Priority for scholarships** — The Governor of a State may set a priority for awarding scholarships under this subsection for particular eligible students, such as students attending schools in high-need local educational agencies (as defined in [section 1021 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title20-section1021&num=0&edition=prelim)), students who are from groups underrepresented in the fields of mathematics, science, and engineering, students served by local educational agencies that do not meet or exceed State standards in mathematics and science, or other high-need students.
(5) **Amount and duration of scholarship** — The Secretary shall award a grant under this subsection to provide scholarships—
(A) in an amount that does not exceed $5,000 per student; and
(B) for not more than one year of undergraduate study.
**(d) STEM or health-related scholars program**
(1) **Grant for scholarships** — The Secretary shall award grants under this subsection to provide scholarship support to eligible students.
(2) **Eligible students** — A student is eligible for scholarship under this subsection if the student—
(A) meets the requirements of [section 1091(a) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title20-section1091/a&num=0&edition=prelim);
(B) is a full-time student who has completed at least the first year of undergraduate study;
(C) is enrolled in a program of undergraduate instruction leading to a bachelor’s degree with a major in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, or a health-related field; and
(D) has obtained a cumulative grade point average of at least a 3.0 (or the equivalent as determined under regulations prescribed by the Secretary) at the end of the most recently completed term.
(3) **Priority for scholarships** — The Governor of a State may set a priority for awarding scholarships under this subsection for students agreeing to work in areas of science, technology, engineering, mathematics, or health-related fields.
(4) **Amount and duration of scholarship** — The Secretary shall award a grant under this subsection to provide scholarships—
(A) in an amount that does not exceed $5,000 per student for an academic year; and
(B) in an aggregate amount that does not exceed $20,000 per student.
**(e) Matching requirement** In order to receive a grant under this section, a State shall provide matching funds for the scholarships awarded under this section in an amount equal to 50 percent of the Federal funds received.
**(f) Authorization** There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section such sums as may be necessary for fiscal year 2009 and each of the five succeeding fiscal years.
**(g) Definition** The term “Governor” means the chief executive officer of a State.
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**(a) Institution of higher education** For purposes of this chapter, other than subchapter IV, the term “institution of higher education” means an educational institution in any State that—
(1) admits as regular students only persons having a certificate of graduation from a school providing secondary education, or the recognized equivalent of such a certificate, or persons who meet the requirements of [section 1091(d) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title20-section1091/d&num=0&edition=prelim);
(2) is legally authorized within such State to provide a program of education beyond secondary education;
(3) provides an educational program for which the institution awards a bachelor’s degree or provides not less than a 2-year program that is acceptable for full credit toward such a degree, or awards a degree that is acceptable for admission to a graduate or professional degree program, subject to review and approval by the Secretary;
(4) is a public or other nonprofit institution; and
(5) is accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting agency or association, or if not so accredited, is an institution that has been granted preaccreditation status by such an agency or association that has been recognized by the Secretary for the granting of preaccreditation status, and the Secretary has determined that there is satisfactory assurance that the institution will meet the accreditation standards of such an agency or association within a reasonable time.
**(b) Additional institutions included** For purposes of this chapter, other than subchapter IV, the term “institution of higher education” also includes—
(1) any school that provides not less than a 1-year program of training to prepare students for gainful employment in a re
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**(a) Federal control prohibited** Nothing in this subchapter shall be construed to permit, allow, encourage, or authorize any Federal control over any aspect of any private, religious, or home school, whether or not a home school is treated as a private school or home school under State law. This section shall not be construed to prohibit private, religious, or home schools from participation in programs or services under this subchapter.
**(b) No change in State control encouraged or required** Nothing in this subchapter shall be construed to encourage or require any change in a State’s treatment of any private, religious, or home school, whether or not a home school is treated as a private school or home school under State law.
**(c) National system of teacher certification or licensure prohibited** Nothing in this subchapter shall be construed to permit, allow, encourage, or authorize the Secretary to establish or support any national system of teacher certification or licensure.
**(d) Rule of construction** Nothing in this subchapter shall be construed to alter or otherwise affect the rights, remedies, and procedures afforded to the employees of local educational agencies under Federal, State, or local laws (including applicable regulations or court orders) or under the terms of collective bargaining agreements, memoranda of understanding, or other agreements between such employees and their employers.
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TITLE 20—EDUCATION
§ 1161b
PART B—MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE SCHOLARS
PROGRAM
§ 1161b. Mathematics and science scholars pro-
gram
(a) Program authorized
From the amounts appropriated under sub-
section (f), the Secretary is authorized to award
grants to States, on a competitive basis, to en-
able the States to encourage students to pursue
a rigorous course of study, beginning in sec-
ondary school and continuing through the stu-
dents’ postsecondary education, in science, tech-
nology, engineering, mathematics, or a health-
related field.
(b) Applications
(1) In general
A State that desires a grant under this sec-
tion shall submit an application to the Sec-
retary at such time, in such manner, and con-
taining such information as the Secretary
may require. A State may submit an applica-
tion to receive a grant under subsection (c) or
(d), or both.
(2) Contents of application
Each application shall include a description
of—
(A) the program or programs for which the
State is applying;
(B) if applicable, the priority set by the
Governor pursuant to subsection (c)(4) or
(d)(3); and
(C) how the State will meet the require-
ments of subsection (e).
(c) Mathematics and science scholars program
(1) Grant for scholarships
The Secretary shall award grants under this
subsection to provide scholarship support to
eligible students.
(2) Eligible students
A student is eligible for a scholarship under
this subsection if the student—
(A) meets the requirements of section
1091(a) of this title;
(B) is a full-time student in the student’s
first year of undergraduate study; and
(C) has completed a rigorous secondary
school
curriculum
in
mathematics
and
science.
(3) Rigorous curriculum
Each participating State shall determine the
requirements
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