20 U.S.C. § 3919 — Untitled legal text

Page 1201 TITLE 20—EDUCATION § 3922 1 See References in Text note below. (Pub. L. 98–377, title I, § 105, as added Pub. L. 99–159, title II, § 201, Nov. 22, 1985, 99 Stat. 896.) Editorial Notes PRIOR PROVISIONS 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 revi- sion 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 applica- tions 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 engi- neering faculty between institutions of higher education (particularly institutions having na- tionally recognized research facilities) and eligi- ble institutions. For the purposes of this sec- tion, the term ‘‘eligible institution’’ means an institution of higher education which— (1) has an enrollment which includes a sub- stantial percentage of students who are mem- bers of a minority group, or who are economi- cally or educationally disadvantaged; or (2) is located in a community that is not within commuting distance of a major institu- tion 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 economi- cally 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 Repealed.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 proce- dures 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 Founda- tion shall assure that there is an equitable dis- tribution of resources with respect to institu- tions 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 underrep- resented and underserved population In providing financial assistance under this subchapter, the Foundation shall make every ef- fort to ensure that consideration is given to pro- posals which contain provisions designed to meet the needs of underrepresented and under- served 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 Funds to carry out this subchapter for any fis- cal year shall be made available from amounts appropriated pursuant to annual authorizations of appropriations for the National Science Foun- dation for Science and Engineering Education. For fiscal year 1986, funds to carry out this sub- chapter shall be available from amounts author- ized by section 102(a)(8) of the National Science Foundation Authorization Act for fiscal year 1986. (Pub. L. 98–377, title I, § 110, as added Pub. L. 99–159, title II, § 201, Nov. 22, 1985, 99 Stat. 897.) Editorial Notes REFERENCES IN TEXT 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.) Editorial Notes REFERENCES IN TEXT 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, respec- tively, 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. PRIOR PROVISIONS 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 sec- tion 201 of Pub. L. 99–159. See section 3914 of this title. § 3922. Participation of teachers from private schools The Foundation shall, after consultation with appropriate private school representatives, make provision for the benefit of teachers in pri- vate elementary and secondary schools in the programs authorized by this subchapter, in order to assure equitable participation of such teachers. (Pub. L. 98–377, title I, § 112, as added Pub. L. 99–159, title II, § 201, Nov. 22, 1985, 99 Stat. 897.) Editorial Notes PRIOR PROVISIONS Prior sections 3922 to 3954 were omitted in the general revision of this subchapter by section 201 of Pub. L. 99–159.