20 U.S.C. § 6663 — National activities

Page 1440 TITLE 20—EDUCATION § 6663 ‘‘SEC. 3. NATIONAL HISTORY DAY PROGRAM. ‘‘The Secretary may award grants to the National History Day Program for the purpose of continuing and expanding its activities to promote the study of history and improve instruction.’’ [Pub. L. 114–95, title IX, § 9215(j), Dec. 10, 2015, 129 Stat. 2168, which directed amendment of section 2(d) of Pub. L. 108–474, set out above, by substituting ‘‘to carry out section 2232 of the Elementary and Secondary Edu- cation Act of 1965’’ for ‘‘to carry out part D of title V of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965’’, was executed by making the substitution for ‘‘to carry out part D of title V of the Elementary and Sec- ondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7241 et seq.)’’ to reflect the probable intent of Congress.] § 6663. National activities (a) Purpose The purpose of this section is to promote new and existing evidence-based strategies to en- courage innovative American history, civics and government, and geography instruction, learn- ing strategies, and professional development ac- tivities and programs for teachers, principals, or other school leaders, particularly such instruc- tion, strategies, activities, and programs that benefit low-income students and underserved populations. (b) In general From the amounts reserved by the Secretary under section 6661(b)(2) of this title, the Sec- retary shall award grants, on a competitive basis, to eligible entities for the purposes of ex- panding, developing, implementing, evaluating, and disseminating for voluntary use, innovative, evidence-based approaches or professional devel- opment programs in American history, civics and government, and geography, which— (1) shall— (A) show potential to improve the quality of student achievement in, and teaching of, American history, civics and government, or geography, in elementary schools and sec- ondary schools; and (B) demonstrate innovation, scalability, accountability, and a focus on underserved populations; and (2) may include— (A) hands-on civic engagement activities for teachers and students; and (B) programs that educate students about the history and principles of the Constitu- tion of the United States, including the Bill of Rights. (c) Program periods and diversity of projects (1) In general A grant awarded by the Secretary to an eli- gible entity under this section shall be for a period of not more than 3 years. (2) Renewal The Secretary may renew a grant awarded under this section for 1 additional 2-year pe- riod. (3) Diversity of projects In awarding grants under this section, the Secretary shall ensure that, to the extent practicable, grants are distributed among eli- gible entities that will serve geographically diverse areas, including urban, suburban, and rural areas. (d) Applications In order to receive a grant under this section, an eligible entity shall submit an application to the Secretary at such time and in such manner as the Secretary may reasonably require. (e) Eligible entity In this section, the term ‘‘eligible entity’’ means an institution of higher education or other nonprofit or for-profit organization with demonstrated expertise in the development of evidence-based approaches with the potential to improve the quality of American history, civics and government, or geography learning and teaching. (Pub. L. 89–10, title II, § 2233, as added Pub. L. 114–95, title II, § 2002, Dec. 10, 2015, 129 Stat. 1947.) Editorial Notes PRIOR PROVISIONS A prior section 6663, Pub. L. 89–10, title II, § 2203, as added Pub. L. 107–110, title II, § 201, Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 1647, authorized appropriations to carry out part B of former subchapter II of this chapter, prior to re- peal by Pub. L. 114–95, § 5, title II, § 2002, Dec. 10, 2015, 129 Stat. 1806, 1913, effective Dec. 10, 2015, except with respect to certain noncompetitive programs and com- petitive programs. A prior section 2203 of Pub. L. 89–10 was classified to section 6643 of this title, prior to the general amend- ment of this subchapter by Pub. L. 107–110. Another prior section 2203 of Pub. L. 89–10 was classi- fied to section 3013 of this title, prior to the general amendment of Pub. L. 89–10 by Pub. L. 103–382. Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries EFFECTIVE DATE Section effective Dec. 10, 2015, except with respect to certain noncompetitive programs and competitive pro- grams, see section 5 of Pub. L. 114–95, set out as an Ef- fective Date of 2015 Amendment note under section 6301 of this title. SUBPART 4—PROGRAMS OF NATIONAL SIGNIFICANCE § 6671. Funding allotment From the funds reserved under section 6621(4) of this title, the Secretary— (1) shall use not less than 74 percent to carry out activities under section 6672 of this title; (2) shall use not less than 22 percent to carry out activities under section 6673 of this title; (3) shall use not less than 2 percent to carry out activities under section 6674 of this title; and (4) may reserve not more than 2 percent to carry out activities under section 6675 of this title. (Pub. L. 89–10, title II, § 2241, as added Pub. L. 114–95, title II, § 2002, Dec. 10, 2015, 129 Stat. 1948.) Editorial Notes PRIOR PROVISIONS A prior section 6671, Pub. L. 89–10, title II, § 2301, as added Pub. L. 107–110, title II, § 201, Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 1648; amended Pub. L. 107–296, title XVII,