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Page 5125 TITLE 42—THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE § 1862p–1 DEFINITIONS For definitions of terms used in this section, see sec- tion 7001 of Pub. L. 110–69, set out as a note under sec- tion 1862o of this title. § 1862p. National Center for Science and Engi- neering Statistics (a) Establishment There is established within the Foundation a National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics that shall serve as a central Federal clearinghouse for the collection, interpretation, analysis, and dissemination of objective data on science, engineering, technology, and research and development. (b) Duties In carrying out subsection (a) of this section, the Director, acting through the Center shall— (1) collect, acquire, analyze, report, and dis- seminate statistical data related to the science and engineering enterprise in the United States and other nations that is rel- evant and useful to practitioners, researchers, policymakers, and the public, including statis- tical data on— (A) research and development trends; (B) the science and engineering workforce; (C) United States competitiveness in science, engineering, technology, and re- search and development; and (D) the condition and progress of United States STEM education; (2) support research using the data it col- lects, and on methodologies in areas related to the work of the Center; and (3) support the education and training of re- searchers in the use of large-scale, nationally representative data sets. (c) Statistical reports The Director or the National Science Board, acting through the Center, shall issue regular, and as necessary, special statistical reports on topics related to the national and international science and engineering enterprise such as the biennial report required by section 1863(j)(1) of this title on indicators of the state of science and engineering in the United States. (Pub. L. 111–358, title V, § 505, Jan. 4, 2011, 124 Stat. 4007.) Editorial Notes CODIFICATION Section was enacted as part of the America COM- PETES Reauthorization Act of 2010, also known as the America Creating Opportunities to Meaningfully Pro- mote Excellence in Technology, Education, and Science Reauthorization Act of 2010, and also as part of the Na- tional Science Foundation Authorization Act of 2010, and not as part of the National Science Foundation Act of 1950 which comprises this chapter. Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries RESEARCH ON EFFICIENCY OF SKILLED TECHNICAL LABOR MARKETS Pub. L. 115–402, § 4, Dec. 31, 2018, 132 Stat. 5346, pro- vided that: ‘‘(a) EFFICIENCY OF SKILLED TECHNICAL LABOR MAR- KETS.—The Director of the National Science Founda- tion, working through the Directorate of Social, Behav- ioral & Economic Sciences, in coordination with the Secretary of Labor, shall support research on labor market analysis innovations, data and information sciences, electronic information tools and methodolo- gies, and metrics. ‘‘(b) SKILLED TECHNICAL WORKFORCE.— ‘‘(1) REVIEW.—The National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics of the National Science Foun- dation shall consult and coordinate with other rel- evant Federal statistical agencies, including the In- stitute of Education Sciences of the Department of Education, and the Committee on Science, Tech- nology, Engineering, and Mathematics Education of the National Science and Technology Council estab- lished under section 101 of the America COMPETES [Reauthorization] Act of 2010 (Public Law 111–358) [42 U.S.C. 6621], to explore the feasibility of expanding its surveys to include the collection of objective data on the skilled technical workforce. ‘‘(2) REPORT.—Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act [Dec. 31, 2018], the Director of the National Science Foundation shall submit to Congress a report on the progress made in expanding the National Center for Science and Engineering Sta- tistics surveys to include the skilled technical work- force, including a plan for multi-agency collaboration to improve data collection and reporting of data on the skilled technical workforce. ‘‘(3) DEFINITION OF SKILLED TECHNICAL WORKFORCE.— The term ‘ ‘‘skilled technical workforce’’ ’ [sic] means workers with high school diplomas and two-year technical training or certifications who employ sig- nificant levels of STEM knowledge in their jobs.’’ DEFINITIONS For definition of ‘‘STEM’’ as used in this section, see section 2 of Pub. L. 111–358, set out as a note under sec- tion 6621 of this title. Pub. L. 111–358, title V, § 502, Jan. 4, 2011, 124 Stat. 4005, as amended by Pub. L. 114–329, title I, § 103(e)(1), Jan. 6, 2017, 130 Stat. 2975, provided that: ‘‘In this sub- title [subtitle A (§§ 501–527) of title V of Pub. L. 111–358, enacting this section and sections 1862p–1 to 1862p–15 of this title, amending sections 1862n–1a, 1862n–5, 1863, and 1869 of this title, and enacting provisions set out as notes under sections 1862p and 1869 of this title]: ‘‘(1) DIRECTOR.—The term ‘Director’ means the Di- rector of the National Science Foundation. ‘‘(2) EPSCOR.—The term ‘EPSCoR’ means— ‘‘(A) the Established Program to Stimulate Com- petitive Research established by the Foundation; or ‘‘(B) a program similar to the Established Pro- gram to Stimulate Competitive Research at an- other Federal agency. ‘‘(3) FOUNDATION.—The term ‘Foundation’ means the National Science Foundation established under section 2 of the National Science Foundation Act of 1950 (42 U.S.C. 1861). ‘‘(4) INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION.—The term ‘institution of higher education’ has the meaning given such term in section 101(a) of the Higher Edu- cation Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001(a)). ‘‘(5) STATE.—The term ‘State’ means one of the sev- eral States, the District of Columbia, the Common- wealth of Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, or any other territory or possession of the United States. ‘‘(6) UNITED STATES.—The term ‘United States’ means the several States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Virgin Is- lands, Guam, American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and any other terri- tory or possession of the United States.’’ § 1862p–1. National Science Foundation manufac- turing research and education (a) Manufacturing research The Director shall carry out a program to award merit-reviewed, competitive grants to in-

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20 U.S.C. § 1001 — General definition of institution of higher education

**(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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20 U.S.C. § 1001 — General definition of institution of higher

Page 185 TITLE 20—EDUCATION § 1001 PART A—DEFINITIONS § 1001. General definition of institution of higher education (a) Institution of higher education For purposes of this chapter, other than sub- chapter IV, the term ‘‘institution of higher edu- cation’’ 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; (2) is legally authorized within such State to provide a program of education beyond sec- ondary education; (3) provides an educational program for which the institution awards a bachelor’s de- gree or provides not less than a 2-year pro- gram that is acceptable for full credit toward such a degree, or awards a degree that is ac- ceptable for admission to a graduate or profes- sional 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 assur- ance that the institution will meet the accred- itation standards of such an agency or associa- tion within a reasonable time. (b) Additional institutions included For purposes of this chapter, other than sub- chapter IV, the term ‘‘institution of higher edu- cation’’ also includes— (1) any school that provides not less than a 1-year program of tr

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42 U.S.C. § 1861 — Establishment; composition

There is established in the executive branch of the Government an independent agency to be known as the National Science Foundation (hereinafter referred to as the “Foundation”). The Foundation shall consist of a National Science Board (hereinafter referred to as the “Board”) and a Director.

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42 U.S.C. § 1861 — Establishment; composition

Page 5076 TITLE 42—THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE § 1861 Sec. 1862t. Supporting veterans in STEM education and computer science. 1862u. NSF support of research on opioid addiction. 1862v. National Science Foundation research. 1862w. NSF support of research on impacts of social media on human trafficking. 1863. National Science Board. 1864. Director of Foundation. 1864a. Deputy Director of the Foundation. 1865. Executive Committee. 1866. Divisions within Foundation. 1867. Repealed. 1868. Special commissions. 1869. Scholarships and graduate fellowships. 1869a. Contracts for precollege science or engineer- ing curriculum development activities; in- spection of materials by parent or guardian. 1869b. Issuance of instructions to grantees of pre- college curriculum projects. 1869c. Low-income scholarship program. 1870. General authority of Foundation. 1870a. Buy-American requirements. 1871. Disposition of inventions produced under con- tracts or other arrangements. 1872. International cooperation and coordination with foreign policy. 1872a. Repealed. 1873. Employment of personnel. 1873a. Repealed. 1874. Security provisions. 1875. Appropriations. 1875a. National Science Foundation Nonrecurring Expenses Fund. 1876 to 1879. Repealed. 1880. National Medal of Science. 1881. Award of National Medal of Science. 1881a. Alan T. Waterman Award. 1881b. Presidential awards for teaching excellence. 1882. Information furnished to Congressional com- mittees. 1883. Office of Small Business Research and Devel- opment. 1884. Repealed. 1885. Congressional statement of findings and dec- laration of policy respecting equal opportu- nities in science and engineering. 1885a. Women in science and engineering; support of activit

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42 U.S.C. § 1862p — National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics

**(a) Establishment** There is established within the Foundation a National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics that shall serve as a central Federal clearinghouse for the collection, interpretation, analysis, and dissemination of objective data on science, engineering, technology, and research and development. **(b) Duties** In carrying out subsection (a) of this section, the Director, acting through the Center shall— (1) collect, acquire, analyze, report, and disseminate statistical data related to the science and engineering enterprise in the United States and other nations that is relevant and useful to practitioners, researchers, policymakers, and the public, including statistical data on— (A) research and development trends; (B) the science and engineering workforce; (C) United States competitiveness in science, engineering, technology, and research and development; and (D) the condition and progress of United States STEM education; (2) support research using the data it collects, and on methodologies in areas related to the work of the Center; and (3) support the education and training of researchers in the use of large-scale, nationally representative data sets. **(c) Statistical reports** The Director or the National Science Board, acting through the Center, shall issue regular, and as necessary, special statistical reports on topics related to the national and international science and engineering enterprise such as the biennial report required by [section 1863(j)(1) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section1863/j/1&num=0&edition=prelim) on indicators of the state of science and engineering in the United States.

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42 U.S.C. § 6621 — Coordination of Federal STEM education

**(a) Establishment** The Director shall establish a committee under the National Science and Technology Council, including the Office of Management and Budget, with the responsibility to coordinate Federal programs and activities in support of STEM education, including at the National Science Foundation, the Department of Energy, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the Department of Education, and all other Federal agencies that have programs and activities in support of STEM education. **(b) Responsibilities** The committee established under subsection (a) shall— (1) coordinate the STEM education activities and programs of the Federal agencies; (2) coordinate STEM education activities and programs with the Office of Management and Budget; (3) encourage the teaching of innovation and entrepreneurship as part of STEM education activities; (4) review STEM education activities and programs to ensure they are not duplicative of similar efforts within the Federal government; (5) develop, implement through the participating agencies, and update once every 5 years a 5-year STEM education strategic plan, which shall— (A) specify and prioritize annual and long-term objectives; (B) specify the common metrics that will be used to assess progress toward achieving the objectives; (C) describe the approaches that will be taken by each participating agency to assess the effectiveness of its STEM education programs and activities; and (D) with respect to subparagraph (A), describe the role of each agency in supporting programs and activities designed to achieve the objectives; (6) establish, periodically update, and maintain an inventory of federally sponsored STEM education programs and activities,

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42 U.S.C. § 6621 — Coordination of Federal STEM education

Page 6865 TITLE 42—THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE § 6621 1 So in original. Probably should be followed by a semicolon. § 6621. Coordination of Federal STEM education (a) Establishment The Director shall establish a committee under the National Science and Technology Council, including the Office of Management and Budget, with the responsibility to coordi- nate Federal programs and activities in support of STEM education, including at the National Science Foundation, the Department of Energy, the National Aeronautics and Space Administra- tion, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Ad- ministration, the Department of Education, and all other Federal agencies that have programs and activities in support of STEM education. (b) Responsibilities The committee established under subsection (a) shall— (1) coordinate the STEM education activities and programs of the Federal agencies; (2) coordinate STEM education activities and programs with the Office of Management and Budget; (3) encourage the teaching of innovation and entrepreneurship as part of STEM education activities; (4) review STEM education activities and programs to ensure they are not duplicative of similar efforts within the Federal government; (5) develop, implement through the partici- pating agencies, and update once every 5 years a 5-year STEM education strategic plan, which shall— (A) specify and prioritize annual and long- term objectives; (B) specify the common metrics that will be used to assess progress toward achieving the objectives; (C) describe the approaches that will be taken by each participating agency to assess the effectiveness of its STEM education pro- grams and activities; and (D) with respect to subparagraph (A), de- scribe the role of each agency in supporting

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