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§ 1161j. Improving science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education with a focus on Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian students
(a) PurposeThe 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) DefinitionsIn this section:
(1) Alaska Native
(2) Eligible partnershipThe 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
(4) Native Hawaiian
(c) Grant authorized
(d) Uses of fundsGrant 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
(f) Priority
(g) Period of grant
(h) Evaluation and report
(i) Authorization of appropriations
(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.)