42 USC 13504 - Math and science education program

U.S Code last checked for updates: Feb 22, 2025

§ 13504.

Math and science education program

(a)

Program

(b)

Purpose

(1)

The purpose of the programs shall be to provide support to Federal, State, and private programs designed to promote the participation of low-income and first generation college students as defined in section 1070d of title 20 ¹ in post-secondary science and mathematics education.

(2)

Support activities may include—

(A)

the development of educational materials;

(B)

the training of teachers and counselors;

(C)

the establishment of student internships;

(D)

the development of seminars on mathematics and science;

(E)

tutoring in mathematics and science;

(F)

academic counseling;

(G)

the development of opportunities for research; and

(H)

such other activities that may promote the participation of low-income and first generation college students in post-secondary science and mathematics education.

(c)

Support

(1)

In carrying out the purpose of this section, the entities may provide support under subsection (b)(2) to—

(A)

low-income and first generation college students; and

(B)

institutions of higher education, public and private agencies and organizations, and secondary and middle schools that principally benefit low-income students.

(2)

The qualified entities shall, to the extent practicable, coordinate support activities under this section with the Secretary of Education and the Secretary.

(d)

Cooperation with qualified entities

(e)

Report

Not later than October 1 of each year, the entities shall report to the Secretary, the Secretary of Education, and the Congress on—

(1)

progress made to promote the participation of low-income and first generation college students in post-secondary science and mathematics education by—

(A)

the qualified entities;

(B)

other mathematics and science education programs of the Department of Energy; and

(C)

the Special Programs for Students from Disadvantaged Backgrounds of the Department of Education; and

(2)

recommendations for such additional actions as may be needed to promote the participation of low-income students in post-secondary science and mathematics education.

(f)

Effect on existing programs

(g)

“Qualified entity” defined

(h)

Authorization of appropriations

(Pub. L. 102–486, title XXII, § 2204, Oct. 24, 1992, 106 Stat. 3089.)

cite as: 42 USC 13504