2014 US Code
Title 51 - National and Commercial Space Programs (Sections 10101 - 71302)
Subtitle IV - Aeronautics and Space Research and Education (Sections 40101 - 40909)
Chapter 409 - Miscellaneous (Sections 40901 - 40909)
Sec. 40905 - Program to expand distance learning in rural underserved areas

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Publication TitleUnited States Code, 2012 Edition, Supplement 2, Title 51 - NATIONAL AND COMMERCIAL SPACE PROGRAMS
CategoryBills and Statutes
CollectionUnited States Code
SuDoc Class NumberY 1.2/5:
Contained WithinTitle 51 - NATIONAL AND COMMERCIAL SPACE PROGRAMS
Subtitle IV - Aeronautics and Space Research and Education
CHAPTER 409 - MISCELLANEOUS
Sec. 40905 - Program to expand distance learning in rural underserved areas
Containssection 40905
Date2014
Laws In Effect As Of DateJanuary 5, 2015
Positive LawYes
Dispositionstandard
Source CreditPub. L. 111-314, §3, Dec. 18, 2010, 124 Stat. 3393.
Statutes at Large References119 Stat. 2932
124 Stat. 3393
Public and Private LawsPublic Law 109-155, Public Law 111-314

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51 U.S.C. § 40905 (2014)
§40905. Program to expand distance learning in rural underserved areas

(a) In General.—The Administrator shall develop or expand programs to extend science and space educational outreach to rural communities and schools through video conferencing, interpretive exhibits, teacher education, classroom presentations, and student field trips.

(b) Priorities.—In carrying out subsection (a), the Administrator shall give priority to existing programs, including Challenger Learning Centers—

(1) that utilize community-based partnerships in the field;

(2) that build and maintain video conference and exhibit capacity;

(3) that travel directly to rural communities and serve low-income populations; and

(4) with a special emphasis on increasing the number of women and minorities in the science and engineering professions.

(Pub. L. 111–314, §3, Dec. 18, 2010, 124 Stat. 3393.)

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Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)
40905 42 U.S.C. 16791. Pub. L. 109–155, title VI, §612, Dec. 30, 2005, 119 Stat. 2932.

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