2019 US Code
Title 20 - Education
Chapter 28 - Higher Education Resources and Student Assistance
Subchapter IX - Additional Programs
Part J - Improving Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Education With a Focus on Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Students
Sec. 1161j - Improving science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education with a focus on Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian students

Download PDF

Citation	20 U.S.C. § 1161j (2019)
Section Name	§1161j. Improving science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education with a focus on Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian students
Section Text	(a) Purpose The purposes of this section are— (1) to develop or expand programs for the development of professionals in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics; and (2) to focus resources on meeting the educational 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— (A) one or more colleges, schools, or departments of engineering; (B) one or more colleges of science or mathematics; (C) one or more institutions of higher education 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 education in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics from elementary school through postsecondary education, and careers 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 meaning 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 professionals, from elementary school through postsecondary education, including existing programs 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 cultural, social, or educational transition programs to assist students to transition into college life and academics in order to increase such students' retention rates in the fields of science, technology, engineering, or mathematics, with a focus on Alaska Native or Native Hawaiian students. (2) Development or implementation of academic 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 internship programs, carried out in coordination with educational institutions and private entities, 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 students. (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 Secretary shall give priority to an eligible partnership that, on the day before August 14, 2008, provides 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 report 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 necessary for fiscal year 2009 and each of the five succeeding fiscal years.
Source Credit	(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. EFFECTIVE DATE OF 2015 AMENDMENT Amendment by Pub. L. 114–95 effective Dec. 10, 2015, except with respect to certain noncompetitive programs 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.
Publication Title	United States Code, 2018 Edition, Supplement 1, Title 20 - EDUCATION
Category	Bills and Statutes
Collection	United States Code
SuDoc Class Number	Y 1.2/5:
Contained Within	Title 20 - EDUCATION CHAPTER 28 - HIGHER EDUCATION RESOURCES AND STUDENT ASSISTANCE SUBCHAPTER IX - ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS Part J - Improving Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Education With a Focus On Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Students Sec. 1161j - Improving science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education with a focus on Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian students
Contains	section 1161j
Date	2019
Laws In Effect As Of Date	January 24, 2020
Positive Law	No
Disposition	standard
Statutes at Large References	122 Stat. 3402 123 Stat. 1955 129 Stat. 2180
Public Law References	Public Law 89-329, Public Law 110-315, Public Law 111-39, Public Law 114-95

Disclaimer: These codes may not be the most recent version. United States may have more current or accurate information. We make no warranties or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the information contained on this site or the information linked to on the state site. Please check official sources.

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.