20 U.S.C. § 1161b — Mathematics and science scholars pro-

Page 835 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 for a rigorous secondary school curriculum in mathematics and science de- scribed in paragraph (2)(C). (4) Priority for scholarships The Governor of a State may set a priority for awarding scholarships under this sub- section for particular eligible students, such as students attending schools in high-need local educational agencies (as defined in sec- tion 1021 of this title), students who are from groups underrepresented in the fields of math- ematics, science, and engineering, students served by local educational agencies that do not meet or exceed State standards in mathe- matics and science, or other high-need stu- dents. (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 under- graduate 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; (B) is a full-time student who has com- pleted at least the first year of under- graduate study; (C) is enrolled in a program of under- graduate instruction leading to a bachelor’s degree with a major in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, or a health-re- lated 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 re- cently completed term. (3) Priority for scholarships The Governor of a State may set a priority for awarding scholarships under this sub- section for students agreeing to work in areas of science, technology, engineering, mathe- matics, 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 nec- essary for fiscal year 2009 and each of the five succeeding fiscal years. (g) Definition The term ‘‘Governor’’ means the chief execu- tive officer of a State. (Pub. L. 89–329, title VIII, § 802, as added Pub. L. 110–315, title VIII, § 801, Aug. 14, 2008, 122 Stat. 3381; amended Pub. L. 111–39, title VIII, § 801(1), July 1, 2009, 123 Stat. 1955.) Editorial Notes AMENDMENTS 2009—Subsec. (d)(2)(D). Pub. L. 111–39 substituted ‘‘regulations’’ for ‘‘regulation’’. Page 836 TITLE 20—EDUCATION § 1161c Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries EFFECTIVE DATE OF 2009 AMENDMENT Amendment by Pub. L. 111–39 effective as if enacted on the date of enactment of Pub. L. 110–315 (Aug. 14, 2008), see section 3 of Pub. L. 111–39, set out as a note under section 1001 of this title. PART C—BUSINESS WORKFORCE PARTNERSHIPS FOR JOB SKILL TRAINING IN HIGH-GROWTH OC- CUPATIONS OR INDUSTRIES § 1161c. Business workforce partnerships for job skill training in high-growth occupations or industries (a) Purpose The purpose of this section is to provide grants to institutions of higher education partnering with employers to— (1) provide relevant job skill training in high-growth and high-wage industries or occu- pations to nontraditional students; and (2) strengthen ties between degree credit of- ferings at institutions of higher education and business and industry workforce needs. (b) Authorization (1) In general From the amounts appropriated under sub- section (k), the Secretary shall award grants, on a competitive basis, to eligible partnerships for the purpose provided in subsection (a). (2) Duration The Secretary shall award grants under this section for a period of not less than 36 months and not more than 60 months. (3) Supplement, not supplant Funds made available under this section shall be used to supplement, and not supplant, other Federal, State, and local funds available to the eligible partnership for carrying out the activities described in subsection (c). (c) Use of funds In consultation with all of the members of an eligible partnership, grant funds provided under this section may be used to— (1) expand or create for-credit academic pro- grams or programs of training that provide relevant job skill training for high-growth and high-wage occupations or industries, including offerings connected to registered apprentice- ship programs and entrepreneurial training opportunities; (2) in consultation with faculty in the appro- priate departments of an institution of higher education, adapt college offerings to the schedules and needs of working students, such as the creation of evening, weekend, modular, compressed, or distance learning formats; (3) purchase equipment that will facilitate the development of academic programs or pro- grams of training that provide training for high-growth and high-wage occupations or in- dustries; (4) strengthen outreach efforts that enable students, including students with limited English proficiency, to attend institutions of higher education with academic programs or programs of training focused on high-growth and high-wage occupations or industries; (5) expand worksite learning and training opportunities, including registered apprentice- ships as appropriate; and (6) support other activities the Secretary de- termines to be consistent with the purpose of this section. (d) Application (1) In general Each eligible partnership that desires a grant under this section shall submit an appli- cation to the Secretary at such time, in such manner, and accompanied by such additional information as the Secretary may require. (2) Contents Each application submitted under paragraph (1) shall include a description of— (A) how the eligible partnership, through the institution of higher education, will pro- vide relevant job skill training for students to enter high-growth and high-wage occupa- tions or industries; and (B) how the eligible partnership has con- sulted with employers and, where applicable, labor organizations to identify local high- growth and high-wage occupations or indus- tries. (e) Award basis In awarding grants under this section, the Sec- retary shall— (1) give priority to applications focused on serving nontraditional students; (2) ensure an equitable distribution of grant funds under this section among urban and rural areas of the United States; and (3) take into consideration the capability of an institution of higher education that is par- ticipating in an eligible partnership to— (A) offer one- or two-year high-quality pro- grams of instruction and job skill training for students entering a high-growth and high-wage occupation or industry; (B) involve the local business community, and to place graduates in employment in high-growth and high-wage occupations or industries in the community; and (C) serve adult workers or displaced work- ers. (f) Administrative costs A grantee under this section may use not more than five percent of the grant amount to pay ad- ministrative costs associated with activities funded by the grant. (g) Technical assistance The Secretary shall provide technical assist- ance to grantees under this section throughout the grant period. (h) Evaluation The Secretary shall conduct an evaluation of the effectiveness of the program under this sec- tion based on performance standards developed in consultation with the Department of Labor, and shall disseminate to the public the findings of such evaluation and information related to promising practices developed under this sec- tion. (i) Report to Congress Not later than 36 months after the first grant is awarded under this section, the Comptroller