2017 US Code
Title 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

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Citation 51 U.S.C. § 40905 (2017)
Section Name §40905. Program to expand distance learning in rural underserved areas
Section Text

(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.

Source Credit

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

Editorial Notes
Historical and Revision Notes
Revised SectionSource (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.
Publication Title United States Code, 2012 Edition, Supplement 5, Title 51 - NATIONAL AND COMMERCIAL SPACE PROGRAMS
Category Bills and Statutes
Collection United States Code
SuDoc Class Number Y 1.2/5:
Contained Within Title 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
Contains section 40905
Date 2017
Laws In Effect As Of Date January 12, 2018
Positive Law Yes
Disposition standard
Statutes at Large References 119 Stat. 2932
124 Stat. 3393
Public Law References Public Law 109-155, Public Law 111-314
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