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20 U.S.C. § 9134 — Reservations and allotments

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20 U.S.C. § 9134 — Reservations and allotments

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**(a) Reservations** (1) **In general** — From the amount appropriated under the authority of [section 9123 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title20-section9123&num=0&edition=prelim) for any fiscal year, the Director— (A) shall reserve 2.25 percent to award grants in accordance with [section 9161 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title20-section9161&num=0&edition=prelim); and (B) shall reserve 3.75 percent to award national leadership grants or contracts in accordance with [section 9162 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title20-section9162&num=0&edition=prelim). (2) **Special rule** — If the funds reserved pursuant to paragraph (1)(B) for a fiscal year have not been obligated by the end of such fiscal year, then such funds shall be allotted in accordance with subsection (b) for the fiscal year succeeding the fiscal year for which the funds were so reserved. **(b) Allotments** (1) **In general** — From the sums appropriated under the authority of [section 9123 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title20-section9123&num=0&edition=prelim) and not reserved under subsection (a) for any fiscal year, the Director shall award grants from minimum allotments, as determined under paragraph (3), to each State. Any sums remaining after minimum allotments are made for such year shall be allotted in the manner set forth in paragraph (2). (2) **Remainder** — From the remainder of any sums appropriated under the authority of [section 9123 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title20-section9123&num=0&edition=prelim) that are not reserved under subsection (a) and not allotted under paragraph (1) for any fiscal year, the Director shall award grants to each State in an amount that bears the same relation to such remainder as the population of the State bears to the population of all States. (3) **Minimum allotments** (A) *In general* — For purposes of this subsection, the minimum allotment for each State shall be $680,000, except that the minimum allotment shall be $60,000 in the case of the United States Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia, and the Republic of Palau. (B) *Ratable reductions* — Notwithstanding subparagraph (A), if the sum appropriated under the authority of [section 9123 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title20-section9123&num=0&edition=prelim) and not reserved under subsection (a) for any fiscal year is insufficient to fully satisfy the requirement of subparagraph (A), each of the minimum allotments under such subparagraph shall be reduced ratably. (C) *Exception* (i) *In general* — Notwithstanding subparagraph (A), if the sum appropriated under the authority of [section 9123 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title20-section9123&num=0&edition=prelim) and not reserved under subsection (a) for any fiscal year exceeds the aggregate of the allotments for all States under this subsection for fiscal year 2019— (I) the minimum allotment for each State otherwise receiving a minimum allotment of $680,000 under subparagraph (A) shall be increased to $1,000,000; and (II) the minimum allotment for each State otherwise receiving a minimum allotment of $60,000 under subparagraph (A) shall be increased to $100,000. (ii) *Insufficient funds to award alternative minimum* — If the sum appropriated under the authority of [section 9123 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title20-section9123&num=0&edition=prelim) and not reserved under subsection (a) for any fiscal year exceeds the aggregate of the allotments for all States under this subsection for fiscal year 2019, yet is insufficient to fully satisfy the requirement of clause (i), such excess amount shall first be allotted among the States described in clause (i)(I) so as to increase equally the minimum allotment for each such State above $680,000. After the requirement of clause (i)(I) is fully satisfied for any fiscal year, any remainder of such excess amount shall be allotted among the States described in clause (i)(II) so as to increase equally the minimum allotment for each such State above $60,000. (4) **Data** — The population of each State and of all the States shall be determined by the Director on the basis of the most recent data available from the Bureau of the Census.

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20 U.S.C. § 9123 — Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program

**(a) Purpose** It is the purpose of this part to develop a diverse workforce of librarians by— (1) recruiting and educating the next generation of librarians from diverse and underrepresented backgrounds, including by encouraging at the middle school, high school, and postsecondary levels students to pursue careers in library and information science; (2) developing faculty and library leaders from diverse and underrepresented backgrounds, including by increasing the institutional capacity of graduate schools of library and information science; and (3) enhancing the training and professional development of librarians and the library workforce to enable librarians and the library workforce to meet the needs of their communities, including those needs relating to education, lifelong learning, workforce development, economic and business development, health information, critical thinking skills, digital literacy skills, financial and other types of literacy skills, and new and emerging technology. **(b) Activities** From the amounts provided under [section 9123(a)(2) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title20-section9123/a/2&num=0&edition=prelim), the Director may enter into arrangements, including grants, contracts, cooperative agreements, and other forms of assistance, with libraries, library consortia and associations, institutions of higher education (as defined in [section 1001 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title20-section1001&num=0&edition=prelim)), and other entities that the Director determines appropriate, for projects that further the purpose of this part, such as projects that— (1) increase the number of students enrolled in nationally accredited graduate library and info

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20 U.S.C. § 9161 — State plans

**(a) State plan required** (1) **In general** — In order to be eligible to receive a grant under this subchapter, a State library administrative agency shall submit a State plan to the Director once every 5 years, as determined by the Director. (2) **Duration** — The State plan shall cover a period of 5 fiscal years. (3) **Revisions** — If a State library administrative agency makes a substantive revision to its State plan, then the State library administrative agency shall submit to the Director an amendment to the State plan containing such revision not later than April 1 of the fiscal year preceding the fiscal year for which the amendment will be effective. **(b) Contents** The State plan shall— (1) establish goals, and specify priorities, for the State consistent with the purposes of this subchapter; (2) describe activities that are consistent with the goals and priorities established under paragraph (1), the purposes of this subchapter, and [section 9141 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title20-section9141&num=0&edition=prelim), that the State library administrative agency will carry out during such year using such grant; (3) describe the procedures that such agency will use to carry out the activities described in paragraph (2); (4) describe the methodology that such agency will use to evaluate the success of the activities established under paragraph (2) in achieving the goals and meeting the priorities described in paragraph (1); (5) describe the procedures that such agency will use to involve libraries and library users throughout the State in policy decisions regarding implementation of this subchapter; (6) describe how the State library administrative agency will work with other State agencies and offices

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20 U.S.C. § 9162 — Grants to States

**(a) In general** Of the funds provided to a State library administrative agency under [section 9123 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title20-section9123&num=0&edition=prelim), such agency shall expend, either directly or through subgrants or cooperative agreements, at least 96 percent of such funds for— (1) expanding services for learning and access to information and educational resources in a variety of formats (including new and emerging technology), in all types of libraries, for individuals of all ages in order to support such individuals’ needs for education, lifelong learning, workforce development, economic and business development, health information, critical thinking skills, digital literacy skills, and financial literacy and other types of literacy skills; (2) establishing or enhancing electronic and other linkages and improved coordination among and between libraries and entities, as described in [section 9134(b)(6) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title20-section9134/b/6&num=0&edition=prelim), for the purpose of improving the quality of and access to library and information services; (3) (A) providing training and professional development, including continuing education, to enhance the skills of the current library workforce and leadership, and advance the delivery of library and information services; and (B) enhancing efforts to recruit future professionals, including those from diverse and underrepresented backgrounds, to the field of library and information services; (4) developing public and private partnerships with other agencies, tribes, and community-based organizations; (5) targeting library services to individuals of diverse geographic, cultural, an

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20 U.S.C. § 9101 — General definitions

As used in this chapter: (1) **Determined to be obscene** — The term “determined to be obscene” means determined, in a final judgment of a court of record and of competent jurisdiction in the United States, to be obscene. (2) **Digital literacy skills** — The term “digital literacy skills” means the skills associated with— (A) using technology to enable users to find, evaluate, organize, create, and communicate information; and (B) developing digital citizenship and the responsible use of technology. (3) **Director** — The term “Director” means the Director of the Institute appointed under [section 9103 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title20-section9103&num=0&edition=prelim). (4) **Final judgment** — The term “final judgment” means a judgment that is— (A) not reviewed by any other court that has authority to review such judgment; or (B) not reviewable by any other court. (5) **Indian tribe** — The term “Indian tribe” means any tribe, band, nation, or other organized group or community, including any Alaska native village, regional corporation, or village corporation (as defined in, or established pursuant to, the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act ([43 U.S.C. 1601](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title43-section1601&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.)), which is recognized as eligible for the special programs and services provided by the United States to Indians because of their status as Indians. (6) **Institute** — The term “Institute” means the Institute of Museum and Library Services established under [section 9102 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title20-section9102&num=0&edition=prelim). (7) **Museum and Library Services Board** — The

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20 U.S.C. § 6311 — Statement of purpose

The purpose of this subchapter is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education, and to close educational achievement gaps.

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20 U.S.C. § 9151 — Payments; Federal share; and maintenance of effort requirements

**(a) Payments** Subject to appropriations provided pursuant to [section 9123 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title20-section9123&num=0&edition=prelim), the Director shall pay to each State library administrative agency having a State plan approved under [section 9134 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title20-section9134&num=0&edition=prelim) the Federal share of the cost of the activities described in the State plan. **(b) Federal share** (1) **In general** — The Federal share shall be 66 percent. (2) **Non-Federal share** — The non-Federal share of payments shall be provided from non-Federal, State, or local sources. **(c) Maintenance of effort** (1) **State expenditures** (A) *Requirement* (i) *In general* — The amount otherwise payable to a State for a fiscal year pursuant to an allotment under this part shall be reduced if the level of State expenditures, as described in paragraph (2), for the previous fiscal year is less than the average of the total of such expenditures for the 3 fiscal years preceding that previous fiscal year. The amount of the reduction in the allotment for any fiscal year shall be equal to the allotment multiplied by a fraction— (I) the numerator of which is the result obtained by subtracting the level of such State expenditures for the fiscal year for which the determination is made, from the average of the total level of such State expenditures for the 3 fiscal years preceding the fiscal year for which the determination is made; and (II) the denominator of which is the average of the total level of such State expenditures for the 3 fiscal years preceding the fiscal year for which the determination is made. (ii) *Calculation*

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20 U.S.C. § 9134 — State plans

Page 1683 TITLE 20—EDUCATION § 9134 § 9133. Payments; Federal share; and mainte- nance of effort requirements (a) Payments Subject to appropriations provided pursuant to section 9123 of this title, the Director shall pay to each State library administrative agency having a State plan approved under section 9134 of this title the Federal share of the cost of the activities described in the State plan. (b) Federal share (1) In general The Federal share shall be 66 percent. (2) Non-Federal share The non-Federal share of payments shall be provided from non-Federal, State, or local sources. (c) Maintenance of effort (1) State expenditures (A) Requirement (i) In general The amount otherwise payable to a State for a fiscal year pursuant to an al- lotment under this part shall be reduced if the level of State expenditures, as de- scribed in paragraph (2), for the previous fiscal year is less than the average of the total of such expenditures for the 3 fiscal years preceding that previous fiscal year. The amount of the reduction in the allot- ment for any fiscal year shall be equal to the allotment multiplied by a fraction— (I) the numerator of which is the result obtained by subtracting the level of such State expenditures for the fiscal year for which the determination is made, from the average of the total level of such State expenditures for the 3 fiscal years preceding the fiscal year for which the determination is made; and (II) the denominator of which is the av- erage of the total level of such State ex- penditures for the 3 fiscal years pre- ceding the fiscal year for which the de- termination is made. (ii) Calculation Any decrease in State expenditures re- sulting from the application of subpara- graph (B) shall be excluded from the

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