1. U.S. Code
  2. title 20
  3. chapter 28
  4. subchapter VI
  5. part D
  6. § 1132

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§ 1132. Definitions
(a) Definitions
As used in this subchapter—
(1) the term “area studies” means a program of comprehensive study of the aspects of a society or societies, including study of its history, culture, economy, politics, international relations and languages;
(2) the term “comprehensive foreign language and area or international studies center” means an administrative unit of a university that contributes significantly to the national interest in advanced research and scholarship, employs a critical mass of scholars in diverse disciplines related to a geographic concentration, offers intensive language training in languages of its area specialization, maintains important library collections related to the area, and makes training available in language and area studies to a graduate, postgraduate, and undergraduate clientele; and 
(3) the term “educational programs abroad” means programs of study, internships, or service learning outside the United States which are part of a foreign language or other international curriculum at the undergraduate or graduate education levels;
(4) the term “export education” means educating, teaching and training to provide general knowledge and specific skills pertinent to the selling of goods and services to other countries, including knowledge of market conditions, financial arrangements, laws and procedures;
(5) the term “historically Black college and university” has the meaning given the term “part B institution” in section 1061 of this title;
(6) the term “institution of higher education” means, in addition to institutions which meet the definition of section 1001 of this title, institutions which meet the requirements of section 1001 of this title except that (1) they are not located in the United States, and (2) they apply for assistance under this subchapter in consortia with institutions which meet the definition of section 1001 of this title;
(7) the term “international business” means profit-oriented business relationships conducted across national boundaries and includes activities such as the buying and selling of goods, investments in industries, the licensing of processes, patents and trademarks, and the supply of services;
(8) the term “internationalization of curricula” means the incorporation of international or comparative perspectives in existing courses of study or the addition of new components to the curricula to provide an international context for American business education;
(9) the term “tribally controlled college or university” has the meaning given the term in section 1801 of title 25; and
(10) the term “undergraduate foreign language and area or international studies center” means an administrative unit of an institution of higher education, including but not limited to 4-year colleges, that contributes significantly to the national interest through the education and training of students who matriculate into advanced language and area studies programs, professional school programs, or incorporates substantial international and foreign language span into baccalaureate degree programs, engages in research, curriculum development and community outreach activities designed to broaden international and foreign language knowledge, employs faculty with strong language, area, and international studies credentials, maintains library holdings, including basic reference works, journals, and works in translation, and makes training available predominantly to undergraduate students.
(b) Special conditions
(Pub. L. 89–329, title VI, § 631, as added Pub. L. 102–325, title VI, § 601, July 23, 1992, 106 Stat. 736; amended Pub. L. 105–244, title I, § 102(b)(8), title VI, § 604(a), Oct. 7, 1998, 112 Stat. 1622, 1786; Pub. L. 110–315, title VI, § 621, Aug. 14, 2008, 122 Stat. 3342; Pub. L. 111–39, title VI, § 601(b), July 1, 2009, 123 Stat. 1954.)

CITE AS: 20 USC 1132

§ 1132–1. Special rule
The Secretary may waive or reduce the non-Federal share required under this subchapter for institutions that—
(1) are eligible to receive assistance under part A or B of subchapter III or under subchapter V; and
(2) have submitted a grant application under this section that demonstrates a need for a waiver or reduction, as determined by the Secretary.
(Pub. L. 89–329, title VI, § 632, as added Pub. L. 110–315, title VI, § 622, Aug. 14, 2008, 122 Stat. 3343.)

CITE AS: 20 USC 1132-1

§ 1132–2. Rule of construction

Nothing in this subchapter shall be construed to authorize the Secretary to mandate, direct, or control an institution of higher education’s specific instructional span, curriculum, or program of instruction.

(Pub. L. 89–329, title VI, § 633, as added Pub. L. 110–315, title VI, § 622, Aug. 14, 2008, 122 Stat. 3343.)

CITE AS: 20 USC 1132-2

§ 1132–3. Assessment

The Secretary is authorized to assess and ensure compliance with all the conditions and terms of grants provided under this subchapter.

(Pub. L. 89–329, title VI, § 634, as added Pub. L. 110–315, title VI, § 622, Aug. 14, 2008, 122 Stat. 3343.)

CITE AS: 20 USC 1132-3

§ 1132–4. Evaluation, outreach, and information

The Secretary may use not more than one percent of the funds made available under this subchapter to carry out program evaluation, national outreach, and information dissemination activities relating to the programs authorized under this subchapter.

(Pub. L. 89–329, title VI, § 635, as added Pub. L. 110–315, title VI, § 622, Aug. 14, 2008, 122 Stat. 3343.)

CITE AS: 20 USC 1132-4

§ 1132–5. Report

The Secretary shall, in consultation and collaboration with the Secretary of State, the Secretary of Defense, and the heads of other relevant Federal agencies, submit a report once every two years that identifies areas of national need in foreign language, area, and international studies as such studies relate to government, education, business, and nonprofit needs, and a plan to address those needs. The report shall be provided to the authorizing committees and made available to the public.

(Pub. L. 89–329, title VI, § 636, as added Pub. L. 110–315, title VI, § 622, Aug. 14, 2008, 122 Stat. 3343.)

CITE AS: 20 USC 1132-5

§ 1132–6. Science and technology advanced foreign language education grant program
(a) PurposeIt is the purpose of this section to support programs in institutions of higher education that—
(1) encourage students to develop—
(A) an understanding of science and technology; and
(B) foreign language proficiency;
(2) foster future international scientific collaboration;
(3) provide for professional development opportunities for elementary school and secondary school teachers of critical foreign languages to increase the number of highly qualified teachers in critical foreign languages; and
(4) increase the number of United States students who achieve the highest level of proficiency in foreign languages critical to the security and competitiveness of the Nation.
(b) Development
(c) Regulations and requirementsThe Secretary shall promulgate regulations for the awarding of grants under subsection (b). Such regulations may require institutions of higher education to use grant funds for, among other things—
(1) the development of an on-campus cultural awareness program by which students attend classes taught in a foreign language and study the science and technology developments and practices in a non-English speaking country;
(2) immersion programs where students take science or technology related course work in a non-English speaking country;
(3) other programs, such as summer workshops, that emphasize the intense study of a foreign language and science technology;
(4) if applicable, recruiting highly qualified teachers in critical foreign languages, and providing professional development activities for such teachers at the elementary school and secondary school levels; and
(5) providing innovative opportunities for students that will allow for critical language learning, such as immersion environments, intensive study opportunities, internships, and distance learning.
(d) Grant distributionIn distributing grants to institutions of higher education under this section, the Secretary shall give priority to—
(1) institutions that have programs focusing on curricula that combine the study of foreign languages and the study of science and technology and produce graduates who have both skills; and
(2) institutions teaching critical foreign languages.
(e) Report on best practicesNot later than one year after August 14, 2008, the Secretary shall—
(1) conduct a study to identify the best practices to strengthen the role of institutions of higher education that receive funding under subchapter III or subchapter V in increasing the critical foreign language education efforts in the United States; and
(2) submit a report on the results of such study to the authorizing committees.
(f) Appropriations authorized
(Pub. L. 89–329, title VI, § 637, as added Pub. L. 110–315, title VI, § 622, Aug. 14, 2008, 122 Stat. 3343.)

CITE AS: 20 USC 1132-6

§ 1132–7. Reporting by institutions
(a) Applicability
The data requirement in subsection (b) shall apply to an institution of higher education that receives funds for a center or program under this subchapter if—
(1) the amount of the contribution (including cash and the fair market value of any property) received from any foreign government or from a foreign private sector corporation or foundation during any fiscal year exceeds $250,000 in the aggregate; and
(2) the aggregate contribution, or a significant part of the aggregate contribution, is to be used by a center or program receiving funds under this subchapter.
(b) Data required
(Pub. L. 89–329, title VI, § 638, as added Pub. L. 110–315, title VI, § 622, Aug. 14, 2008, 122 Stat. 3345.)

CITE AS: 20 USC 1132-7