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Priorities for Graduate Studies Act of 2004 (Introduced in House)

HR 4411 IH

108th CONGRESS

2d Session

H. R. 4411

To amend title VII of the Higher Education Act of 1965 to ensure graduate opportunities in postsecondary education, and for other purposes.

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

May 20, 2004

Mr. BURNS (for himself, Mr. BOEHNER, Mr. MCKEON, Mr. ISAKSON, Mr. UPTON, Mr. WILSON of South Carolina, and Mr. COLE) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce

A BILL

To amend title VII of the Higher Education Act of 1965 to ensure graduate opportunities in postsecondary education, and for other purposes.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; REFERENCES.

(a) Short Title- This Act may be cited as the `Priorities for Graduate Studies Act of 2004'.

(b) References- Except as otherwise expressly provided, whenever in this Act an amendment or repeal is expressed in terms of an amendment to, or repeal of, a section or other provision, the reference shall be considered to be made to a section or other provision of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001 et seq.).

SEC. 2. JAVITS FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM.

(a) Interruptions of Study- Section 701(c) (20 U.S.C. 1134(c)) is amended by adding at the end the following new sentence: `In the case of other exceptional circumstances, such as active duty military service or personal or family member illness, the institution of higher education may also permit the fellowship recipient to interrupt periods of study for the duration of the tour of duty (in the case of military service) or not more than 12 months (in any other case), but without payment of the stipend.'.

(b) Allocation of Fellowships- Section 702(a)(1) (20 U.S.C. 1134a(a)(1)) is amended--

(1) in the first sentence, by inserting `from diverse geographic regions' after `higher education'; and

(2) by adding at the end the following new sentence: `The Secretary shall also assure that at least one representative appointed to the Board represents an institution that is eligible for a grant under title III or V of this Act.'.

(1) in subsection (a)--

(A) by striking `1999-2000' and inserting `2004-2005';

(B) by striking `shall be set' and inserting `may be set'; and

(2) in subsection (b), by amending paragraph (1)(A) to read as follows:

`(1) In general- (A) The Secretary shall (in addition to stipends paid to individuals under this subpart) pay to the institution of higher education, for each individual awarded a fellowship under this subpart at such institution, an institutional allowance. Except as provided in subparagraph (B), such allowance shall be, for 2004-2005 and succeeding academic years, the same amount as the institutional payment made for 2003-2004 adjusted for 2004-2005 and annually thereafter in accordance with inflation as determined by the Department of Labor's Consumer Price Index for the previous calendar year.'.

(d) Authorization of Appropriations- Section 705 (20 U.S.C. 1134d) is amended by striking `fiscal year 1999 and such sums as may be necessary for each of the 4 succeeding fiscal years' and inserting `fiscal year 2004 and such sums as may be necessary for each of the 5 succeeding fiscal years'.

SEC. 3. GRADUATE ASSISTANCE IN AREAS OF NATIONAL NEED.

(a) Designation of Areas of National Need; Priority- Section 712 (20 U.S.C. 1135a) is amended--

(1) in the last sentence of subsection (b)--

(A) by striking `and an assessment' and inserting `an assessment'; and

(B) by inserting before the period at the end the following: `, and the priority described in subsection (c) of this section'; and

(2) by adding at the end the following new subsection:

`(c) Priority- The Secretary shall establish a priority for grants in order to prepare individuals for the professoriate who will train highly-qualified elementary and secondary school teachers of math, science, and special education, and teachers who provide instruction for limited English proficient individuals. Such grants shall offer program assistance and graduate fellowships for--

`(1) post-baccalaureate study related to teacher preparation and pedagogy in math and science for students who have completed a master's degree or are pursuing a doctorate of philosophy in math and science;

`(2) post-baccalaureate study related to teacher preparation and pedagogy in special education and English language acquisition and academic proficiency for limited English proficient individuals; and

`(3) support of dissertation research in the fields of math, science, special education, or second language pedagogy and second language acquisition.'.

(b) Collaboration Required for Certain Applications- Section 713(b) (20 U.S.C. 1135b) is amended--

(1) by striking `and' at the end of paragraph (9);

(2) by redesignating paragraph (10) as paragraph (11); and

(3) by inserting after paragraph (9) the following new paragraph:

`(10) in the case of an application for a grant by a department, program, or unit in education or teacher preparation, contain assurances that such department, program, or unit collaborates with departments, programs, or units in all content areas to assure a successful combination of training in both teaching and such content; and'.

(1) by striking `1999-2000' and inserting `2004-2005';

(2) by striking `shall be set' and inserting `may be set'; and

(3) by striking `Foundation graduate fellowships' and inserting `Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program'.

(d) Additional Assistance- Section 715(a)(1) (20 U.S.C. 1135d(a)(1)) is amended--

(1) by striking `1999-2000' and inserting `2004-2005'; and

(2) by striking `1998-1999' and inserting `2003-2004'.

(e) Authorization of Appropriations- Section 716 (20 U.S.C. 1135e) is amended by striking `fiscal year 1999 and such sums as may be necessary for each of the 4 succeeding fiscal years' and inserting `fiscal year 2004 and such sums as may be necessary for each of the 5 succeeding fiscal years'.

(f) Technical Amendments- Section 714(c) (20 U.S.C. 1135c(c)) is amended--

(1) by striking `section 716(a)' and inserting `section 715(a)'; and

(2) by striking `section 714(b)(2)' and inserting `section 713(b)(2)'.

SEC. 4. THURGOOD MARSHALL LEGAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM.

(a) Contract and Grant Purposes- Section 721(c) (20 U.S.C. 1136(c)) is amended--

(1) by amending paragraph (2) to read as follows:

`(2) to prepare such students for study at accredited law schools and assist them with the development of analytical skills and study methods to enhance their success and promote completion of law school;';

(2) by striking `and' at the end of paragraph (4);

(3) by striking the period at the end of paragraph (5) and inserting `; and'; and

(4) by adding at the end the following new paragraph:

`(6) to award Thurgood Marshall Fellowships to eligible law school students--

`(A) who participated in summer institutes authorized by subsection (d) and who are enrolled in an accredited law school; or

`(B) who are eligible law school students who have successfully completed a comparable summer institute program certified by the Council on Legal Educational Opportunity.'.

(b) Services Provided- Section 721(d)(1)(D) (20 U.S.C. 1136(d)(1)(D)) is amended by inserting `in analytical skills and study methods' after `courses'.

(c) Authorization of Appropriations- Section 721(h) (20 U.S.C. 1136(h)) is amended by striking `1999 and each of the 4 succeeding fiscal years' and inserting `2004 and each of the 5 succeeding fiscal years'.

(d) General Provisions- Subsection (e) of section 731 (20 U.S.C. 1137(e)) is repealed.

SEC. 5. FUND FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION.

(a) Contract and Grant Purposes- Section 741(a) (20 U.S.C. 1138(a)) is amended--

(1) by amending paragraph (1) to read as follows:

`(1) the encouragement of the reform and improvement of, and innovation in, postsecondary education and the provision of educational opportunity for all, especially for the non-traditional student populations;';

(2) in paragraph (2), by inserting before the semicolon at the end the following: `for postsecondary students, especially those that provide academic credit for programs';

(3) by amending paragraph (3) to read as follows:

`(3) the establishment of institutions and programs based on the technology of communications, including delivery by distance education;'; and

(4) by amending paragraph (6) to read as follows:

`(6) the introduction of institutional reforms designed to expand individual opportunities for entering and reentering postsecondary institutions and pursuing programs of postsecondary study tailored to individual needs;'.

(b) Areas of National Need- Section 744(c) (20 U.S.C. 1138c(c)) is amended by striking paragraph (4) and inserting the following:

`(4) International cooperation, partnerships, or student exchange among postsecondary educational institutions in the United States and abroad.

`(5) Establishment of academic programs including graduate and undergraduate courses, seminars and lectures, support of research, and development of teaching materials for the purpose of supporting faculty and academic programs that teach traditional American history (including significant constitutional, political, intellectual, economic, diplomatic, and foreign policy trends, issues, and documents; the history, nature, and development of democratic institutions of which American democracy is a part; and significant events and individuals in the history of the United States).

`(6) Support for planning, applied research, training, resource exchanges or technology transfers, the delivery of services, or other activities the purpose of which is to design and implement programs to enable institutions of higher education to work with private and civic organizations to assist communities to meet and address their pressing and severe problems, including economic development, community infrastructure and housing, crime prevention, education, healthcare, self sufficiency, and workforce preparation.'.

(c) Authorization of Appropriations- Section 745 (20 U.S.C. 1138d) is amended by striking `$30,000,000 for fiscal year 1999 and such sums as may be necessary for each of the 4 succeeding fiscal years' and inserting `$40,000,000 for fiscal year 2004 and such sums as may be necessary for each of the 5 succeeding fiscal years' .

SEC. 6. URBAN COMMUNITY SERVICE.

Part C of title VII (20 U.S.C. 1139 et seq.) is repealed.

SEC. 7. DEMONSTRATION PROJECTS TO ENSURE STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES RECEIVE A QUALITY HIGHER EDUCATION.

(a) Serving All Students With Disabilities- Section 762(a) (20 U.S.C. 1140a(a)) is amended by striking `students with learning disabilities' and inserting `students with disabilities'.

(b) Authorized Activities-

(1) Amendment- Section 762(b)(2) is amended--

(A) in subparagraph (A), by inserting `in order to improve retention and completion' after `disabilities';

(B) by redesignating subparagraphs (B) and (C) as subparagraphs (C) and (E), respectively;

`(B) Effective transition practices- The development of innovative, effective, and efficient teaching methods and strategies to ensure the smooth transition of students with disabilities from high school to postsecondary education.'; and

(D) by inserting after subparagraph (C) (as redesignated by subparagraph (B) of this paragraph) the following new subparagraph:

`(D) Distance learning- The development of innovative, effective, and efficient teaching methods and strategies to provide faculty and administrators with the ability to provide accessible distance education programs or classes that would enhance access of students with disabilities to higher education, including the use of electronic communication for instruction and advisement.'.

(2) Conforming amendment- Section 762(b)(3) is amended by striking `subparagraphs (A) through (C)' and inserting `subparagraphs (A) through (E)'.

(1) by amending paragraph (1) to read as follows:

`(1) a description of how such institution plans to address the activities allowed under this part;';

(2) by striking `and' at the end of paragraph (2);

(3) by striking the period at the end of paragraph (3) and inserting `; and'; and

(4) by adding at the end the following new paragraph:

`(4) a description of the extent to which an institution will work to replicate the best practices of institutions of higher education with demonstrated success in serving students with disabilities.'.

(d) Authorization of Appropriations- Section 765 (20 U.S.C. 1140d) is amended by striking `fiscal year 1999 and such sums as may be necessary for each of the 4 succeeding fiscal years' and inserting `fiscal year 2004 and such sums as may be necessary for each of the 5 succeeding fiscal years'.

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