20 U.S.C. § 1161j — Improving science, technology, engineer-

Page 847 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 education professional development and career system; and (3) the ways in which the State Task Force will use funds provided under this part and carry out the activities described in section 1161i–4 of this title. (Pub. L. 89–329, title VIII, § 816, as added Pub. L. 110–315, title VIII, § 801, Aug. 14, 2008, 122 Stat. 3401.) § 1161i–6. Evaluations (a) State evaluation Each State receiving a grant under this part shall— (1) evaluate the activities that are assisted under this part in order to determine— (A) the effectiveness of the activities in achieving State goals; (B) the impact of a career lattice for indi- viduals working in early childhood edu- cation programs; (C) the impact of the activities on licens- ing or regulating requirements for individ- uals in the field of early childhood develop- ment; (D) the impact of the activities, and the impact of the statewide plan described in section 1161i–4(a)(3) of this title, on the qual- ity of education, professional development, and training related to early childhood edu- cation programs that are offered in the State; (E) the change in compensation and reten- tion of individuals working in early child- hood education programs within the State resulting from the activities; and (F) the impact of the activities on the de- mographic characteristics of individuals working in early childhood education pro- grams; and (2) submit a report at the end of the grant period to the Secretary regarding the evalua- tion described in paragraph (1). (b) Secretary’s evaluation Not later than September 30, 2013, the Sec- retary, in consultation with the Secretary of Health and Human Services, shall prepare and submit to the authorizing committees an eval- uation of the State reports submitted under sub- section (a)(2). (Pub. L. 89–329, title VIII, § 817, as added Pub. L. 110–315, title VIII, § 801, Aug. 14, 2008, 122 Stat. 3401.) § 1161i–7. Authorization of appropriations There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this part such sums as may be nec- essary for fiscal year 2009 and each of the five succeeding fiscal years. (Pub. L. 89–329, title VIII, § 818, as added Pub. L. 110–315, title VIII, § 801, Aug. 14, 2008, 122 Stat. 3402.) PART J—IMPROVING SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, EN- GINEERING, AND MATHEMATICS EDUCATION WITH A FOCUS ON ALASKA NATIVE AND NA- TIVE HAWAIIAN STUDENTS § 1161j. Improving science, technology, engineer- ing, and mathematics education with a focus on Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian stu- dents (a) Purpose The purposes of this section are— (1) to develop or expand programs for the de- velopment of professionals in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathe- matics; and (2) to focus resources on meeting the edu- cational 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. (2) Eligible partnership The term ‘‘eligible partnership’’ means a partnership that includes— Page 848 TITLE 20—EDUCATION § 1161k (A) one or more colleges, schools, or de- partments of engineering; (B) one or more colleges of science or mathematics; (C) one or more institutions of higher edu- cation 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 edu- cation in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics from elementary school through postsecondary education, and ca- reers 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. (4) Native Hawaiian The term ‘‘Native Hawaiian’’ has the mean- ing given the term in section 7517 of this title. (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 profes- sionals, from elementary school through post- secondary education, including existing pro- grams 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 cul- tural, social, or educational transition pro- grams to assist students to transition into col- lege life and academics in order to increase such students’ retention rates in the fields of science, technology, engineering, or mathe- matics, with a focus on Alaska Native or Na- tive Hawaiian students. (2) Development or implementation of aca- demic 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 in- ternship programs, carried out in coordination with educational institutions and private enti- ties, 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 stu- dents. (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 Sec- retary shall give priority to an eligible partner- ship that, on the day before August 14, 2008, pro- vides 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 re- port 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 nec- essary for fiscal year 2009 and each of the five succeeding fiscal years. (Pub. L. 89–329, title VIII, § 819, as added Pub. L. 110–315, title VIII, § 801, Aug. 14, 2008, 122 Stat. 3402; amended Pub. L. 111–39, title VIII, § 801(4), July 1, 2009, 123 Stat. 1955; Pub. L. 114–95, title IX, § 9215(oo)(11), Dec. 10, 2015, 129 Stat. 2180.) Editorial Notes AMENDMENTS 2015—Subsec. (b)(1). Pub. L. 114–95, § 9215(oo)(11)(A), made technical amendment to reference in original act which appears in text as reference to section 7546 of this title. Subsec. (b)(4). Pub. L. 114–95, § 9215(oo)(11)(B), made technical amendment to reference in original act which appears in text as reference to section 7517 of this title. 2009—Subsec. (b)(3). Pub. L. 111–39 inserted period at end. Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries EFFECTIVE DATE OF 2015 AMENDMENT Amendment by Pub. L. 114–95 effective Dec. 10, 2015, except with respect to certain noncompetitive pro- grams and competitive programs, see section 5 of Pub. L. 114–95, set out as a note under section 6301 of this title. 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 K—PILOT PROGRAMS TO INCREASE COLLEGE PERSISTENCE AND SUCCESS § 1161k. Pilot programs to increase college per- sistence and success (a) Grants authorized From the amounts appropriated under sub- section (i), the Secretary is authorized to award grants in accordance with this section, on a