Editorial Notes
References in Text

The Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange Act of 1961, referred to in subsec. (a), is Pub. L. 87–256, Sept. 21, 1961, 75 Stat. 527, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 2451 of this title and Tables.

This Act, referred to in subsec. (a), probably means title III of Pub. L. 106–309, Oct. 17, 2000, 114 Stat. 1094, known as the International Academic Opportunity Act of 2000, which enacted this section and provisions set out as notes under this section. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Tables.

The Higher Education Act of 1965, referred to in subsecs. (b)(3) and (c)(2)(B), is Pub. L. 89–329, Nov. 8, 1965, 79 Stat. 1219. Title IV of the Act is classified generally to subchapter IV (§ 1070 et seq.) of chapter 28 of Title 20, Education. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 1001 of Title 20 and Tables.

Codification

Section was enacted as part of the International Academic Opportunity Act of 2000, and also as part of the Microenterprise for Self-Reliance and International Anti-Corruption Act of 2000, and not as part of the Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange Act of 1961 which comprises this chapter.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
International Academic Opportunity

Pub. L. 106–309, title III, Oct. 17, 2000, 114 Stat. 1094, as amended by Pub. L. 117–263, div. I, title XCVII, § 9716(e), Dec. 23, 2022, 136 Stat. 3922, provided that:

“SEC. 301.
SHORT TITLE.

“This title [enacting this section and this note] may be cited as the ‘International Academic Opportunity Act of 2000’.

“SEC. 302.
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE.

“It is the purpose of this title to establish an undergraduate grant program for students of limited financial means from the United States to enable such students to study abroad. Such foreign study is intended to broaden the outlook and better prepare such students of demonstrated financial need to assume significant roles in the increasingly global economy.

“SEC. 303.
ESTABLISHMENT OF GRANT PROGRAM FOR FOREIGN STUDY BY AMERICAN COLLEGE STUDENTS OF LIMITED FINANCIAL MEANS.

“[Enacted this section.]

“[SEC. 304.
Repealed. Pub. L. 117–263, div. I, title XCVII, § 9716(e), Dec. 23, 2022, 136 Stat. 3922.]
“SEC. 305.
AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.

“There are authorized to be appropriated $1,500,000 for each fiscal year to carry out this title.

“SEC. 306.
EFFECTIVE DATE.

“This title shall take effect October 1, 2000.”