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Title 20 — Education

Part A · Chapter 28 — Higher Education Resources and Student Assistance

§ 1122. Graduate and undergraduate language and area centers and programs

Statutory text

(a)

National language and area centers and programs authorized

(1)

Centers and programs

(A)

In general

The Secretary is authorized to make grants to institutions of higher education or consortia of such institutions for the purpose of establishing, strengthening, and operating—

(i)

comprehensive foreign language and area or international studies centers and programs; and

(ii)

a diverse network of undergraduate foreign language and area or international studies centers and programs.

(B)

National resources

The centers and programs referred to in paragraph (1) shall be national resources for—

(i)

teaching of any modern foreign language;

(ii)

instruction in fields needed to provide full understanding of areas, regions, or countries in which such language is commonly used;

(iii)

research and training in international studies, and the international and foreign language aspects of professional and other fields of study; and

(iv)

instruction and research on issues in world affairs that concern one or more countries.

(2)

Authorized activities

Any such grant may be used to pay all or part of the cost of establishing or operating a center or program, including the cost of—

(A)

teaching and research materials;

(B)

curriculum planning and development;

(C)

establishing and maintaining linkages with overseas institutions of higher education and other organizations that may contribute to the teaching and research of the center or program;

(D)

bringing visiting scholars and faculty to the center to teach or to conduct research;

(E)

professional development of the center’s faculty and staff;

(F)

projects conducted in cooperation with other centers addressing themes of world regional, cross-regional, international, or global importance;

(G)

summer institutes in the United States or abroad designed to provide language and area training in the center’s field or topic;

(H)

support for faculty, staff, and student travel in foreign areas, regions, or countries, and for the development and support of educational programs abroad for students;

(I)

supporting instructors of the less commonly taught languages; and

(J)

projects that support students in the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields to achieve foreign language proficiency.

(3)

Grants to maintain library collections

The Secretary may make grants to centers described in paragraph (1) having important library collections, as determined by the Secretary, for the maintenance of such collections.

(4)

Outreach grants and summer institutes

The Secretary may make additional grants to centers described in paragraph (1) for any one or more of the following purposes:

(A)

Programs of linkage or outreach between foreign language, area studies, or other international fields, and professional schools and colleges.

(B)

Programs of linkage or outreach with 2- and 4-year colleges and universities.

(C)

Programs of linkage or outreach between or among—

(i)

postsecondary programs or departments in foreign language, area studies, or other international fields; and

(ii)

State educational agencies or local educational agencies.

(D)

Partnerships or programs of linkage and outreach with departments or agencies of Federal and State governments, including Federal or State scholarship programs for students in related areas.

(E)

Programs of linkage or outreach with the news media, business, professional, or trade associations.

(F)

Summer institutes in area studies, foreign language, and other international fields designed to carry out the programs described in subparagraphs (A), (B), (D), and (E).

(b)

Fellowships for foreign language and area or international studies

(1)

In general

The Secretary is authorized to make grants to institutions of higher education or combinations of such institutions for the purpose of paying stipends to individuals undergoing advanced training in any center or program approved by the Secretary.

(2)

Eligible students

A student receiving a stipend described in paragraph (1) shall be engaged—

(A)

in an instructional program with stated performance goals for functional foreign language use or in a program developing such performance goals, in combination with area studies, international studies, or the international aspects of a professional studies program; and

(B)
(i)

in the case of an undergraduate student, in the intermediate or advanced study of a less commonly taught language; or

(ii)

in the case of a graduate student, in graduate study in connection with a program described in subparagraph (A), including—

(I)

predissertation level study;

(II)

preparation for dissertation research;

(III)

dissertation research abroad; or

(IV)

dissertation writing.

(c)

Special rule with respect to travel

No funds may be expended under this part for undergraduate travel except in accordance with rules prescribed by the Secretary setting forth policies and procedures to assure that Federal funds made available for such travel are expended as part of a formal program of supervised study.

(d)

Allowances

(1)

Graduate level recipients

A stipend awarded to a graduate level recipient may include allowances for dependents and for travel for research and study in the United States and abroad.

(2)

Undergraduate level recipients

A stipend awarded to an undergraduate level recipient may include an allowance for educational programs in the United States or educational programs abroad that—

(A)

are closely linked to the overall goals of the recipient’s course of study; and

(B)

have the purpose of promoting foreign language fluency and knowledge of foreign cultures.

(e)

Application

Each institution of higher education or consortium of such institutions desiring a grant under this section shall submit an application to the Secretary at such time, in such manner, and accompanied by such information and assurances as the Secretary may require. Each such application shall include—

(1)

an explanation of how the activities funded by the grant will reflect diverse perspectives and a wide range of views and generate debate on world regions and international affairs; and

(2)

a description of how the applicant will encourage government service in areas of national need, as identified by the Secretary, as well as in areas of need in the education, business, and nonprofit sectors.

Legislative history

Reconstructed from this section’s Code source credit and amendment notes, resolved against the local Statutes at Large. Editorial notes are evidence, not the law that made the change.

  1. Higher Education Act of 1965

    Pub. L. 89–329 title VI § 602 · 79 Stat. 1219

    Enacted · 20 U.S.C. § 1122

    Pub. L. 89–329, title VI, § 602, as added Pub. L. 105–244, title VI, § 601, Oct. 7, 1998, 112 Stat. 1775

    Source evidence

    Code source credit
    Pub. L. 89–329, title VI, § 602, as added Pub. L. 105–244, title VI, § 601, Oct. 7, 1998, 112 Stat. 1775

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    Sec. 602. allotments to states (a) (1) Of the funds appropriated pursuant to subsections (b) and (c) of section 601 for any fiscal year one-half shall be allotted by the Commissioner among the States so that the allotment to each State will be, an amount which bears the same ratio to such one-half as the number of students enrolled in institutions of higher education in such State bears to the total number of students enrolled in such institutions in all the States; and the remaining one-half shall be allotted by him among the States in accordance with, paragraph (2) of this subsection. For the purposes of this subsection, (A) the number of students enrolled in institutions of higher education shall be deemed to be equal to the sum of (i) the number of full-time students and (ii) the full-time equivalent of the number of part-time students as determined by the Commissioner in accordance with regulations; and (B) determinations as to enrollment shall be made by the Commissioner on the basis of data for the most recent year for which satisfactory data with respect to such enrollment are available to him. (2) For the purposes of this paragraph the Commissioner shall allot to each State for each fiscal year an amount which bears the same ratio to the funds being allotted pursuant to this paragraph as the product of— (A) the number of students enrolled in institutions of higher education in such State, and (B) the State’s allotment ratio, bears to the sum of the corresponding products for all the States. For the purposes of this paragraph the allotment ratio for any State shall be 1.00 less the product of (i) 0.50 and (ii) the quotient obtained by dividing the income per person for the State by the income per person for all the States (not including Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, American Samoa, and Guam), except that the allotment ratio shall in no case be less than 0.33⅓ or more than 0.66⅔, and the allotment ratio for Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, American Samoa, and Guam shall be 0.66⅔. The allotment ratios shall be promulgated by the Commissioner as soon as possible after enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter, on the basis of the average of the incomes per person of the States and of all the States for the three most recent consecutive calendar years for which satisfactory data are available from the Department of Commerce. (b) (1) A State’s allotment under subsection (a) from funds appropriated pursuant to section 601(b) shall be available in accordance with the provisions of this part for payment of the Federal share (as determined under section 604) of the cost of equipment and minor remodeling described in section 603 (2) (A). (2) A State’s allotment under subsection (a) from funds appropriated pursuant to section 601(c) shall be available in accordance with the provisions of this part for payment of the Federal share (as determined under section 604) of the cost of television equipment and minor remodeling described in section 603(2) (B). (c) Stuns allotted to a State for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1966, shall remain available for reservation as provided in section 606 until the close of the next fiscal year, in addition to the sums allotted to such State for such next fiscal year. Sums allotted to a State for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1967, or for any succeeding fiscal year, which are not, reserved as provided in section 606 by the close of the fiscal year for which they are allotted, shall be reallotted by the Commissioner, on the basis of such factors as he determines to be equitable and reasonable, among the States which, as determined by the Commissioner, are able to use without delay any amounts so reallotted. Amounts reallotted under this subsection shall be available for reservation until the close of the fiscal year next, succeeding the fiscal year for which they were originally allotted.

  2. Higher Education Opportunity Act

    Pub. L. 110–315 § 602(1)(A) · 122 Stat. 3078

    1. Added · 20 U.S.C. § 1122(a)(1)(A)

      Pub. L. 110–315, § 602(1)(A), added subpar. (A)

    2. Struck · 20 U.S.C. § 1122(a)(1)(A)

      Pub. L. 110–315, § 602(1)(A), struck out former subpar. (A). Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “The Secretary is authorized—

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (a)(1)(A). Pub. L. 110–315, § 602(1)(A), added subpar. (A) and struck out former subpar. (A). Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “The Secretary is authorized—

    “(i) to make grants to institutions of higher education, or combinations thereof, for the purpose of establishing, strengthening, and operating comprehensive foreign language and area or international studies centers and programs; and “(ii) to make grants to such institutions or combinations for the purpose of establishing, strengthening, and operating a diverse network of undergraduate foreign language and area or international studies centers and programs.”

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (A) in paragraph (1), by striking subparagraph (A) and inserting the following: “(A) In general.— The Secretary is authorized to make grants to institutions of higher education or consortia of such institutions for the purpose of establishing, strengthening, and operating— “(i) comprehensive foreign language and area or international studies centers and programs; and “(ii) a diverse network of undergraduate foreign language and area or international studies centers and programs.” ;

  3. Higher Education Opportunity Act

    Pub. L. 110–315 § 602(1)(B) · 122 Stat. 3078

    Added · 20 U.S.C. § 1122(a)(2)(I); 20 U.S.C. § 1122(a)(2)(J)

    Pub. L. 110–315, § 602(1)(B), added subpars. (I) and (J)

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (a)(2)(I), (J). Pub. L. 110–315, § 602(1)(B), added subpars. (I) and (J).

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (B) in paragraph (2)— (i) by striking “and” at the end of subparagraph (G); (ii) by striking the period at the end of subparagraph (H) and inserting a semicolon; and (iii) by inserting after subparagraph (H) the following new subparagraphs: “(I) supporting instructors of the less commonly taught languages; and “(J) projects that support students in the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields to achieve foreign language proficiency.” ; and

  4. Higher Education Opportunity Act

    Pub. L. 110–315 § 602(1)(C)(iv) · 122 Stat. 3078

    Redesignated · 20 U.S.C. § 1122(a)(4)(C)

    Pub. L. 110–315, § 602(1)(C)(iv), added subpar. (C). Former subpar. (C) redesignated (D)

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (a)(4)(C). Pub. L. 110–315, § 602(1)(C)(iv), added subpar. (C). Former subpar. (C) redesignated (D).

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (iv) by inserting after subparagraph (B) the following: “(C) Programs of linkage or outreach between or among— “(i) postsecondary programs or departments in foreign language, area studies, or other international fields; and “(ii) State educational agencies or local educational agencies.” ;

  5. Higher Education Opportunity Act

    Pub. L. 110–315 § 602(1)(C)(i) · 122 Stat. 3078

    1. Substituted · 20 U.S.C. § 1122(a)(4)(C)

      Pub. L. 110–315, § 602(1)(C)(i), substituted “Partnerships or programs of linkage and outreach” for “Programs of linkage or outreach”

    2. Inserted · 20 U.S.C. § 1122(a)(4)(C)

      Pub. L. 110–315, § 602(1)(C)(i), inserted “, including Federal or State scholarship programs for students in related areas” before period at end

    Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 110–315, § 602(1)(C)(i), substituted “Partnerships or programs of linkage and outreach” for “Programs of linkage or outreach” and inserted “, including Federal or State scholarship programs for students in related areas” before period at end.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (i) in subparagraph (C)— (I) by striking “Programs of linkage or outreach” and inserting “Partnerships or programs of linkage and outreach”; and (II) by inserting “, including Federal or State scholarship programs for students in related areas” before the period at the end;

  6. Higher Education Opportunity Act

    Pub. L. 110–315 § 602(1)(C)(iii) · 122 Stat. 3078

    Redesignated · 20 U.S.C. § 1122(a)(4)(D)

    Pub. L. 110–315, § 602(1)(C)(iii), redesignated subpar. (C) as (D). Former subpar. (D) redesignated (E)

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (a)(4)(D). Pub. L. 110–315, § 602(1)(C)(iii), redesignated subpar. (C) as (D). Former subpar. (D) redesignated (E).

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (iii) by redesignating subparagraphs (C) through (E) (as so amended) as subparagraphs (D) through (F), respectively; and

  7. Higher Education Opportunity Act

    Pub. L. 110–315 § 602(1)(C)(iii) · 122 Stat. 3078

    Redesignated · 20 U.S.C. § 1122(a)(4)(E)

    Pub. L. 110–315, § 602(1)(C)(iii), redesignated subpar. (D) as (E). Former subpar. (E) redesignated (F)

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (a)(4)(E). Pub. L. 110–315, § 602(1)(C)(iii), redesignated subpar. (D) as (E). Former subpar. (E) redesignated (F).

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (iii) by redesignating subparagraphs (C) through (E) (as so amended) as subparagraphs (D) through (F), respectively; and

  8. Higher Education Opportunity Act

    Pub. L. 110–315 § 602(1)(C)(ii) · 122 Stat. 3078

    1. Substituted · 20 U.S.C. § 1122(a)(4)(E)

      Pub. L. 110–315, § 602(1)(C)(ii), substituted “area studies” for “foreign area”

    2. Substituted · 20 U.S.C. § 1122(a)(4)(E)

      Pub. L. 110–315, § 602(1)(C)(ii), substituted “(D), and (E)” for “(C), and (D)”

    3. Struck · 20 U.S.C. § 1122(a)(4)(E)

      Pub. L. 110–315, § 602(1)(C)(ii), struck out “of linkage and outreach” after “programs”

    Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 110–315, § 602(1)(C)(ii), substituted “area studies” for “foreign area” and “(D), and (E)” for “(C), and (D)” and struck out “of linkage and outreach” after “programs”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (ii) in subparagraph (E)— (I) by striking “foreign area” and inserting “area studies”; (II) by striking “of linkage and outreach”; and (III) by striking “(C), and (D)” and inserting “(D), and (E)”;

  9. Higher Education Opportunity Act

    Pub. L. 110–315 § 602(1)(C)(iii) · 122 Stat. 3078

    Redesignated · 20 U.S.C. § 1122(a)(4)(F)

    Pub. L. 110–315, § 602(1)(C)(iii), redesignated subpar. (E) as (F)

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (a)(4)(F). Pub. L. 110–315, § 602(1)(C)(iii), redesignated subpar. (E) as (F).

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (iii) by redesignating subparagraphs (C) through (E) (as so amended) as subparagraphs (D) through (F), respectively; and

  10. Higher Education Opportunity Act

    Pub. L. 110–315 § 602(2)(A) · 122 Stat. 3078

    Struck · 20 U.S.C. § 1122(b)

    Pub. L. 110–315, § 602(2)(A), struck out “Graduate” before “fellowships” in heading

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 110–315, § 602(2)(A), struck out “Graduate” before “fellowships” in heading.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (A) in the subsection heading, by striking “Graduate”; and

  11. Higher Education Opportunity Act

    Pub. L. 110–315 § 602(2)(B) · 122 Stat. 3078

    1. Added · 20 U.S.C. § 1122(b)(2)

      Pub. L. 110–315, § 602(2)(B), added par. (2)

    2. Struck · 20 U.S.C. § 1122(b)(2)

      Pub. L. 110–315, § 602(2)(B), struck out former par. (2). Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “Students receiving stipends described in paragraph (1) shall be individuals who are engaged in an instructional program with stated performance goals for functional foreign language use or in a program developing such performance goals, in combination with area studies, international studies, or the international aspects of a professional studies program, including predissertation level studies, preparation for dissertation research, dissertation research abroad, and dissertation writing.”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (b)(2). Pub. L. 110–315, § 602(2)(B), added par. (2) and struck out former par. (2). Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “Students receiving stipends described in paragraph (1) shall be individuals who are engaged in an instructional program with stated performance goals for functional foreign language use or in a program developing such performance goals, in combination with area studies, international studies, or the international aspects of a professional studies program, including predissertation level studies, preparation for dissertation research, dissertation research abroad, and dissertation writing.”

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (B) by striking paragraph (2) and inserting the following: “(2) Eligible students.— A student receiving a stipend described in paragraph (1) shall be engaged— “(A) in an instructional program with stated performance goals for functional foreign language use or in a program developing such performance goals, in combination with area studies, international studies, or the international aspects of a professional studies program; and “(B) (i) in the case of an undergraduate student, in the intermediate or advanced study of a less commonly taught language; or “(ii) in the case of a graduate student, in graduate study in connection with a program described in subparagraph (A), including— “(I) predissertation level study; “(II) preparation for dissertation research; “(III) dissertation research abroad; or “(IV) dissertation writing.” ; and

  12. Higher Education Opportunity Act

    Pub. L. 110–315 § 602(3) · 122 Stat. 3078

    1. Added · 20 U.S.C. § 1122(d); 20 U.S.C. § 1122(e)

      Pub. L. 110–315, § 602(3), added subsecs. (d) and (e)

    2. Struck · 20 U.S.C. § 1122(d); 20 U.S.C. § 1122(e)

      Pub. L. 110–315, § 602(3), struck out former subsec. (d). Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “Stipends awarded to graduate level recipients may include allowances for dependents and for travel for research and study in the United States and abroad.”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsecs. (d), (e). Pub. L. 110–315, § 602(3), added subsecs. (d) and (e) and struck out former subsec. (d). Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “Stipends awarded to graduate level recipients may include allowances for dependents and for travel for research and study in the United States and abroad.”

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (3) by striking subsection (d) and inserting the following: “(d) Allowances.— “(1) Graduate level recipients.— A stipend awarded to a graduate level recipient may include allowances for dependents and for travel for research and study in the United States and abroad. “(2) Undergraduate level recipients.— A stipend awarded to an undergraduate level recipient may include an allowance for educational programs in the United States or educational programs abroad that— “(A) are closely linked to the overall goals of the recipient’s course of study; and “(B) have the purpose of promoting foreign language fluency and knowledge of foreign cultures. “(e) Application.— Each institution of higher education or consortium of such institutions desiring a grant under this section shall submit an application to the Secretary at such time, in such manner, and accompanied by such information and assurances as the Secretary may require. Each such application shall include— “(1) an explanation of how the activities funded by the grant will reflect diverse perspectives and a wide range of views and generate debate on world regions and international affairs; and “(2) a description of how the applicant will encourage government service in areas of national need, as identified by the Secretary, as well as in areas of need in the education, business, and nonprofit sectors.” .

18 of 18 references resolved to an enrolled provision

Editorial Notes

Prior Provisions

A prior section 1122, Pub. L. 89–329, title VI, § 602, as added Pub. L. 96–374, title VI, § 601(a), , 94 Stat. 1465; amended Pub. L. 99–498, title VI, § 602, , 100 Stat. 1514; Pub. L. 100–50, § 18, , 101 Stat. 360; Pub. L. 102–325, title VI, § 601, , 106 Stat. 720; Pub. L. 103–208, § 2(j)(10), (11), , 107 Stat. 2481, authorized grants for graduate and undergraduate language and area centers and programs, prior to the general amendment of this part by Pub. L. 105–244.

Another prior section 1122, Pub. L. 89–329, title VI, § 602, , 79 Stat. 1261; Pub. L. 95–180, § 1(c), , 91 Stat. 1372, related to the allotment to States of funds under the program of equipment grants to institutions of higher education, prior to the general amendment of this subchapter by Pub. L. 96–374.

Amendments

2008—Subsec. (a)(1)(A). Pub. L. 110–315, § 602(1)(A), added subpar. (A) and struck out former subpar. (A). Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “The Secretary is authorized—

“(i) to make grants to institutions of higher education, or combinations thereof, for the purpose of establishing, strengthening, and operating comprehensive foreign language and area or international studies centers and programs; and

“(ii) to make grants to such institutions or combinations for the purpose of establishing, strengthening, and operating a diverse network of undergraduate foreign language and area or international studies centers and programs.”

Subsec. (a)(2)(I), (J). Pub. L. 110–315, § 602(1)(B), added subpars. (I) and (J).

Subsec. (a)(4)(C). Pub. L. 110–315, § 602(1)(C)(iv), added subpar. (C). Former subpar. (C) redesignated (D).

Pub. L. 110–315, § 602(1)(C)(i), substituted “Partnerships or programs of linkage and outreach” for “Programs of linkage or outreach” and inserted “, including Federal or State scholarship programs for students in related areas” before period at end.

Subsec. (a)(4)(D). Pub. L. 110–315, § 602(1)(C)(iii), redesignated subpar. (C) as (D). Former subpar. (D) redesignated (E).

Subsec. (a)(4)(E). Pub. L. 110–315, § 602(1)(C)(iii), redesignated subpar. (D) as (E). Former subpar. (E) redesignated (F).

Pub. L. 110–315, § 602(1)(C)(ii), substituted “area studies” for “foreign area” and “(D), and (E)” for “(C), and (D)” and struck out “of linkage and outreach” after “programs”.

Subsec. (a)(4)(F). Pub. L. 110–315, § 602(1)(C)(iii), redesignated subpar. (E) as (F).

Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 110–315, § 602(2)(A), struck out “Graduate” before “fellowships” in heading.

Subsec. (b)(2). Pub. L. 110–315, § 602(2)(B), added par. (2) and struck out former par. (2). Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “Students receiving stipends described in paragraph (1) shall be individuals who are engaged in an instructional program with stated performance goals for functional foreign language use or in a program developing such performance goals, in combination with area studies, international studies, or the international aspects of a professional studies program, including predissertation level studies, preparation for dissertation research, dissertation research abroad, and dissertation writing.”

Subsecs. (d), (e). Pub. L. 110–315, § 602(3), added subsecs. (d) and (e) and struck out former subsec. (d). Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “Stipends awarded to graduate level recipients may include allowances for dependents and for travel for research and study in the United States and abroad.”

Credits

1998–2008 · 2 acts
  1. 1998Pub. L. 89–329, title VI, § 602, as added Pub. L. 105–244, title VI, § 601, , 112 Stat. 1775
  2. 2008amended Pub. L. 110–315, title VI, § 602, , 122 Stat. 3334.
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(Pub. L. 89–329, title VI, § 602, as added Pub. L. 105–244, title VI, § 601, , 112 Stat. 1775; amended Pub. L. 110–315, title VI, § 602, , 122 Stat. 3334.)

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