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20 U.S.C. § 1161j — Improving science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education with a focus on Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian students
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**(a) Purpose** The purposes of this section are—
(1) to develop or expand programs for the development of professionals in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics; and
(2) to focus resources on meeting the educational and cultural needs of Alaska Natives and Native Hawaiians.
**(b) Definitions** In this section:
(1) **Alaska Native** — The term “Alaska Native” has the meaning given such term in [section 7546 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title20-section7546&num=0&edition=prelim).
(2) **Eligible partnership** — The term “eligible partnership” means a partnership that includes—
(A) one or more colleges, schools, or departments of engineering;
(B) one or more colleges of science or mathematics;
(C) one or more institutions of higher education that offer two-year degrees; and
(D) one or more private entities that—
(i) conduct career awareness activities showcasing local technology professionals;
(ii) encourage students to pursue education in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics from elementary school through postsecondary education, and careers in those fields, with the assistance of local technology professionals;
(iii) develop internships, apprenticeships, and mentoring programs in partnership with relevant industries; and
(iv) assist with placement of interns and apprentices.
(3) **Institution of higher education** — The term “institution of higher education” has the meaning given such term in [section 1001(a) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title20-section1001/a&num=0&edition=prelim).
(4) **Native Hawaiian** — The term “Native Hawaiian” has the meaning given the term in [section 7517 of this title](https:/
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**(a) Purpose** The purposes of this section are—
(1) to develop or expand programs for the development of professionals in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics; and
(2) to focus resources on meeting the educational and cultural needs of Alaska Natives and Native Hawaiians.
**(b) Definitions** In this section:
(1) **Alaska Native** — The term “Alaska Native” has the meaning given such term in [section 7546 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title20-section7546&num=0&edition=prelim).
(2) **Eligible partnership** — The term “eligible partnership” means a partnership that includes—
(A) one or more colleges, schools, or departments of engineering;
(B) one or more colleges of science or mathematics;
(C) one or more institutions of higher education that offer two-year degrees; and
(D) one or more private entities that—
(i) conduct career awareness activities showcasing local technology professionals;
(ii) encourage students to pursue education in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics from elementary school through postsecondary education, and careers in those fields, with the assistance of local technology professionals;
(iii) develop internships, apprenticeships, and mentoring programs in partnership with relevant industries; and
(iv) assist with placement of interns and apprentices.
(3) **Institution of higher education** — The term “institution of higher education” has the meaning given such term in [section 1001(a) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title20-section1001/a&num=0&edition=prelim).
(4) **Native Hawaiian** — The term “Native Hawaiian” has the meaning given the term in [section 7517 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title20-section7517&num=0&edition=prelim).
**(c) Grant authorized** From the amounts appropriated to carry out this section under subsection (i), the Secretary is authorized to award a grant to an eligible partnership to enable the eligible partnership to expand programs for the development of science, technology, engineering, or mathematics professionals, from elementary school through postsecondary education, including existing programs for Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian students.
**(d) Uses of funds** Grant funds under this section shall be used for one or more of the following:
(1) Development or implementation of cultural, social, or educational transition programs to assist students to transition into college life and academics in order to increase such students’ retention rates in the fields of science, technology, engineering, or mathematics, with a focus on Alaska Native or Native Hawaiian students.
(2) Development or implementation of academic support or supplemental educational programs to increase the graduation rates of students in the fields of science, technology, engineering, or mathematics, with a focus on Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian students.
(3) Development or implementation of internship programs, carried out in coordination with educational institutions and private entities, to prepare students for careers in the fields of science, technology, engineering, or mathematics, with a focus on programs that serve Alaska Native or Native Hawaiian students.
(4) Such other activities as are consistent with the purpose of this section.
**(e) Application** Each eligible partnership 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.
**(f) Priority** In awarding grants under this section, the Secretary shall give priority to an eligible partnership that, on the day before August 14, 2008, provides one or more programs in which 30 percent or more of the program participants are Alaska Native or Native Hawaiian.
**(g) Period of grant** A grant under this section shall be awarded for a period of five years.
**(h) Evaluation and report** Each eligible partnership that receives a grant under this section shall conduct an evaluation to determine the effectiveness of the programs funded under the grant and shall provide a report regarding the evaluation to the Secretary not later than six months after the end of the grant period.
**(i) Authorization of appropriations** 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.
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**(a) Agreements** In any case in which a negotiated rulemaking process is established under [section 6571(b) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title20-section6571/b&num=0&edition=prelim), all published proposed regulations shall conform to agreements that result from the rulemaking described in [section 6571 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title20-section6571&num=0&edition=prelim) unless the Secretary reopens the negotiated rulemaking process.
**(b) Records** The Secretary shall ensure that an accurate and reliable record of agreements reached during the negotiations process is maintained.
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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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In this part:
(1) **Community consultation** — The term “community consultation” means a public gathering—
(A) to discuss Native Hawaiian education concerns; and
(B) about which the public has been given not less than 30 days notice.
(2) **Native Hawaiian** — The term “Native Hawaiian” means any individual who is—
(A) a citizen of the United States; and
(B) a descendant of the aboriginal people who, prior to 1778, occupied and exercised sovereignty in the area that now comprises the State of Hawaii, as evidenced by—
(i) genealogical records;
(ii) Kupuna (elders) or Kamaaina (long-term community residents) verification; or
(iii) certified birth records.
(3) **Native Hawaiian community-based organization** — The term “Native Hawaiian community-based organization” means any organization that is composed primarily of Native Hawaiians from a specific community and that assists in the social, cultural, and educational development of Native Hawaiians in that community.
(4) **Native Hawaiian educational organization** — The term “Native Hawaiian educational organization” means a private nonprofit organization that—
(A) serves the interests of Native Hawaiians;
(B) has Native Hawaiians in substantive and policymaking positions within the organization;
(C) incorporates Native Hawaiian perspective, values, language, culture, and traditions into the core function of the organization;
(D) has demonstrated expertise in the education of Native Hawaiian youth; and
(E) has demonstrated expertise in research and program development.
(5) **Native Hawaiian language** — The term “Native Hawaiian language” means the single Native American language indigenous to the original inhabitants of the State of Hawaii.
(6) **Native Hawaiian organization*
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In this part:
(1) **Alaska Native** — The term “Alaska Native” has the same meaning as the term “Native” has in [section 1602(b) of title 43](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title43-section1602/b&num=0&edition=prelim) and includes the descendants of individuals so defined.
(2) **Alaska Native organization** — The term “Alaska Native organization” means an organization that has or commits to acquire expertise in the education of Alaska Natives and is—
(A) an Indian tribe, as defined in [section 5304 of title 25](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title25-section5304&num=0&edition=prelim), that is an Indian tribe located in Alaska;
(B) a “tribal organization”, as defined in [section 5304 of title 25](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title25-section5304&num=0&edition=prelim), that is a tribal organization located in Alaska; or
(C) an organization listed in clauses (i) through (xii) of [section 619(4)(B) of title 42](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section619/4/B&num=0&edition=prelim), or the successor of an entity so listed.
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TITLE 20—EDUCATION
§ 1161j
and to recommend any changes to the statewide
plan the State Task Force determines nec-
essary.
(Pub. L. 89–329, title VIII, § 815, as added Pub. L.
110–315, title VIII, § 801, Aug. 14, 2008, 122 Stat.
3398.)
§ 1161i–5. State application and report
(a) In general
Each State desiring a grant under this part
shall submit an application to the Secretary at
such time, in such manner, and accompanied by
such information as the Secretary may reason-
ably require. Each such application shall include
a description of—
(1) the membership of the State Task Force;
(2) the activities for which the grant assist-
ance will be used;
(3) other Federal, State, local, and private
resources that will be available to support the
activities of the State Task Force described in
section 1161i–4 of this title;
(4) the availability within the State of train-
ing, early childhood educator preparation, pro-
fessional development, compensation initia-
tives, and career systems, related to early
childhood education; and
(5) the resources available within the State
for such training, educator preparation, pro-
fessional development, compensation initia-
tives, and career systems.
(b) Report to the Secretary
Not later than two years after receiving a
grant under this part, a State shall submit a re-
port to the Secretary that shall describe—
(1) other Federal, State, local, and private
resources that will be used in combination
with a grant under this section to develop or
expand the State’s early childhood education
professional development and career activi-
ties;
(2) the ways in which the State Advisory
Council (or similar State entity) will coordi-
nate the various State and local activities
that support the early childhood educat
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