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Title 20 — Education

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

§ 1136. Legal educational opportunity program

Statutory text

(a)

Program authority

The Secretary shall carry out a program to be known as the “Thurgood Marshall Legal Educational Opportunity Program” designed to provide low-income, minority, or disadvantaged secondary school and college students with the information, preparation, and financial assistance to gain access to and complete law school study and admission to law practice.

(b)

Eligibility

A secondary school student or college student is eligible for assistance under this section if the student is—

(1)

from a low-income family;

(2)

a minority; or

(3)

from an economically or otherwise disadvantaged background.

(c)

Contract or grant authorized

The Secretary is authorized to enter into a contract with, or make a grant to, the Council on Legal Education Opportunity, for a period of not less than 5 years—

(1)

to identify secondary school and college students who are from low-income families, are minorities, or are from disadvantaged backgrounds described in subsection (b)(3);

(2)

to prepare such students for successful completion of a baccalaureate degree and for study at accredited law schools, and to assist them with the development of analytical skills, writing skills, and study methods to enhance the students’ success in, and promote the students’ admission to and completion of, law school;

(3)

to assist such students to select the appropriate law school, make application for entry into law school, and receive financial assistance for such study;

(4)

to provide support services to such students who are first-year law students to improve retention and success in law school studies;

(5)

to motivate and prepare such students—

(A)

with respect to law school studies and practice in low-income communities; and

(B)

to provide legal services to low-income individuals and families; and

(6)

to award Thurgood Marshall Fellowships to eligible law school students—

(A)

who participated in summer institutes under subsection (d)(6) and who are enrolled in an accredited law school; or

(B)

who have successfully completed a comparable summer institute program that is certified by the Council on Legal Education Opportunity.

(d)

Services provided

In carrying out the purposes described in subsection (c), the contract or grant shall provide for the delivery of services through pre-college programs, undergraduate prelaw information resource centers, summer institutes, midyear seminars, and other educational activities, conducted under this section. Such services may include—

(1)

information and counseling regarding—

(A)

accredited law school academic programs, especially tuition, fees, and admission requirements;

(B)

course work offered and required for law school graduation;

(C)

faculty specialties and areas of legal emphasis; and

(D)

pre-college and undergraduate preparatory courses in analytical and writing skills, study methods, and course selection;

(2)

summer academic programs for secondary school students who have expressed interest in a career in the law;

(3)

tutoring and academic counseling, including assistance in preparing for bar examinations;

(4)

prelaw mentoring programs, involving law school faculty, members of State and local bar associations, and retired and sitting judges, justices, and magistrates;

(5)

assistance in identifying preparatory courses and material for the law school aptitude or admissions tests;

(6)

summer institutes for Thurgood Marshall Fellows that expose the Fellows to a rigorous curriculum that emphasizes abstract thinking, legal analysis, research, writing, and examination techniques; and

(7)

midyear seminars and other educational activities that are designed to reinforce reading, writing, and studying skills of Thurgood Marshall Fellows and Associates.

(e)

Duration of provision of services

The services described in subsection (d) may be provided—

(1)

prior to the period of law school study, including before and during undergraduate study;

(2)

during the period of law school study; and

(3)

during the period following law school study and prior to taking a bar examination.

(f)

Subcontracts and subgrants

For the purposes of planning, developing, or delivering one or more of the services described in subsection (d), the Council on Legal Education Opportunity shall enter into subcontracts with, and make subgrants to, institutions of higher education, law schools, public and private agencies and organizations, national and State bar associations, and combinations of such institutions, schools, agencies, organizations, and associations.

(g)

Fellowships and stipends

The Secretary shall annually establish the maximum fellowship to be awarded, and the maximum stipend to be paid (including allowances for participant travel and for the travel of the dependents of the participant), to Thurgood Marshall Fellows or Associates for the period of participation in summer institutes, midyear seminars, and bar preparation seminars. A Thurgood Marshall Fellow or Associate may be eligible for such a fellowship or stipend only if the Fellow or Associate maintains satisfactory academic progress toward the Juris Doctor or Bachelor of Laws degree, as determined by the respective institutions (except with respect to a law school graduate enrolled in a bar preparation course).

(h)

Authorization of appropriations

There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $5,000,000 for fiscal year 2009 and each of the five succeeding fiscal years.

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 VII § 721 · 79 Stat. 1219

    Enacted · 20 U.S.C. § 1136

    Pub. L. 89–329, title VII, § 721, as added Pub. L. 105–244, title VII, § 701, Oct. 7, 1998, 112 Stat. 1794

    Source evidence

    Code source credit
    Pub. L. 89–329, title VII, § 721, as added Pub. L. 105–244, title VII, § 701, Oct. 7, 1998, 112 Stat. 1794

  2. Higher Education Opportunity Act

    Pub. L. 110–315 § 704(a)(1) · 122 Stat. 3078

    Inserted · 20 U.S.C. § 1136(a)

    Pub. L. 110–315, § 704(a)(1), inserted “secondary school and” after “disadvantaged” and “and admission to law practice” before period at end

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 110–315, § 704(a)(1), inserted “secondary school and” after “disadvantaged” and “and admission to law practice” before period at end.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (1) Section 721(a) (20 U.S.C. 1136(a)) is amended— (A) by inserting “secondary school and” after “disadvantaged”; and (B) by inserting “and admission to law practice” before the period at the end.

    Effective date note
    Amendment by Pub. L. 111–39 effective as if enacted on the date of enactment of Pub. L. 110–315 (Aug. 14, 2008), see section 3 of Pub. L. 111–39, set out as a note under section 1001 of this title.

  3. Higher Education Opportunity Act

    Pub. L. 110–315 § 704(b) · 122 Stat. 3078

    Inserted · 20 U.S.C. § 1136(b)

    Pub. L. 110–315, § 704(b), inserted “secondary school student or” before “college student” in introductory provisions

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 110–315, § 704(b), inserted “secondary school student or” before “college student” in introductory provisions.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (b) Eligibility.— Section 721(b) (20 U.S.C. 1136(b)) is amended in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by inserting “secondary school student or” before “college student”.

    Effective date note
    Amendment by Pub. L. 111–39 effective as if enacted on the date of enactment of Pub. L. 110–315 (Aug. 14, 2008), see section 3 of Pub. L. 111–39, set out as a note under section 1001 of this title.

  4. Higher Education Opportunity Act

    Pub. L. 110–315 § 704(c)(1) · 122 Stat. 3078

    Inserted · 20 U.S.C. § 1136(c)(1)

    Pub. L. 110–315, § 704(c)(1), inserted “secondary school and” before “college students”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (c)(1). Pub. L. 110–315, § 704(c)(1), inserted “secondary school and” before “college students”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (1) in paragraph (1), by inserting “secondary school and” before “college students”;

    Effective date note
    Amendment by Pub. L. 111–39 effective as if enacted on the date of enactment of Pub. L. 110–315 (Aug. 14, 2008), see section 3 of Pub. L. 111–39, set out as a note under section 1001 of this title.

  5. Higher Education Opportunity Act

    Pub. L. 110–315 § 704(c)(2) · 122 Stat. 3078

    1. Added · 20 U.S.C. § 1136(c)(2)

      Pub. L. 110–315, § 704(c)(2), added par. (2)

    2. Struck · 20 U.S.C. § 1136(c)(2)

      Pub. L. 110–315, § 704(c)(2), struck out former par. (2) which read as follows: “to prepare such students for study at accredited law schools;”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (c)(2). Pub. L. 110–315, § 704(c)(2), added par. (2) and struck out former par. (2) which read as follows: “to prepare such students for study at accredited law schools;”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (2) by striking paragraph (2) and inserting the following: “(2) to prepare such students for successful completion of a baccalaureate degree and for study at accredited law schools, and to assist them with the development of analytical skills, writing skills, and study methods to enhance the students’ success in, and promote the students’ admission to and completion of, law school;” ;

    Effective date note
    Amendment by Pub. L. 111–39 effective as if enacted on the date of enactment of Pub. L. 110–315 (Aug. 14, 2008), see section 3 of Pub. L. 111–39, set out as a note under section 1001 of this title.

  6. Higher Education Opportunity Act

    Pub. L. 110–315 § 704(c)(3) · 122 Stat. 3078

    1. Added · 20 U.S.C. § 1136(c)(5); 20 U.S.C. § 1136(c)(6)

      Pub. L. 110–315, § 704(c)(3), (4), added pars. (5) and (6)

    2. Struck · 20 U.S.C. § 1136(c)(5); 20 U.S.C. § 1136(c)(6)

      Pub. L. 110–315, § 704(c)(3), (4), struck out former par. (5) which read as follows: “to motivate and prepare such students with respect to law school studies and practice in low-income communities.”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (c)(5), (6). Pub. L. 110–315, § 704(c)(3), (4), added pars. (5) and (6) and struck out former par. (5) which read as follows: “to motivate and prepare such students with respect to law school studies and practice in low-income communities.”

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (3) in paragraph (4), by striking “and” after the semicolon; and

    Effective date note
    Amendment by Pub. L. 111–39 effective as if enacted on the date of enactment of Pub. L. 110–315 (Aug. 14, 2008), see section 3 of Pub. L. 111–39, set out as a note under section 1001 of this title.

  7. Higher Education Opportunity Act

    Pub. L. 110–315 § 704(d)(1) · 122 Stat. 3078

    Changed · 20 U.S.C. § 1136(d)

    Pub. L. 110–315, § 704(d)(1), which directed insertion of “pre-college programs, undergraduate” before “pre-law”, was executed by making insertion before “prelaw” in introductory provisions, to reflect the probable intent of Congress

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 110–315, § 704(d)(1), which directed insertion of “pre-college programs, undergraduate” before “pre-law”, was executed by making insertion before “prelaw” in introductory provisions, to reflect the probable intent of Congress.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (1) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by inserting “pre-college programs, undergraduate” before “pre-law”;

    Effective date note
    Amendment by Pub. L. 111–39 effective as if enacted on the date of enactment of Pub. L. 110–315 (Aug. 14, 2008), see section 3 of Pub. L. 111–39, set out as a note under section 1001 of this title.

  8. Higher Education Opportunity Act

    Pub. L. 110–315 § 704(d)(2)(A) · 122 Stat. 3078

    Inserted · 20 U.S.C. § 1136(d)(1)(B)

    Pub. L. 110–315, § 704(d)(2)(A), inserted “law school” before “graduation”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (d)(1)(B). Pub. L. 110–315, § 704(d)(2)(A), inserted “law school” before “graduation”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (A) in subparagraph (B), by inserting “law school” before “graduation”; and

    Effective date note
    Amendment by Pub. L. 111–39 effective as if enacted on the date of enactment of Pub. L. 110–315 (Aug. 14, 2008), see section 3 of Pub. L. 111–39, set out as a note under section 1001 of this title.

  9. Higher Education Opportunity Act

    Pub. L. 110–315 § 704(d)(2)(B) · 122 Stat. 3078

    1. Added · 20 U.S.C. § 1136(d)(1)(D)

      Pub. L. 110–315, § 704(d)(2)(B), added subpar. (D)

    2. Struck · 20 U.S.C. § 1136(d)(1)(D)

      Pub. L. 110–315, § 704(d)(2)(B), struck out former subpar. (D) which read as follows: “undergraduate preparatory courses and curriculum selection;”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (d)(1)(D). Pub. L. 110–315, § 704(d)(2)(B), added subpar. (D) and struck out former subpar. (D) which read as follows: “undergraduate preparatory courses and curriculum selection;”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (B) by striking subparagraph (D) and inserting the following: “(D) pre-college and undergraduate preparatory courses in analytical and writing skills, study methods, and course selection;” ;

    Effective date note
    Amendment by Pub. L. 111–39 effective as if enacted on the date of enactment of Pub. L. 110–315 (Aug. 14, 2008), see section 3 of Pub. L. 111–39, set out as a note under section 1001 of this title.

  10. Higher Education Opportunity Act

    Pub. L. 110–315 § 704(d)(3) · 122 Stat. 3078

    1. Added · 20 U.S.C. § 1136(d)(2)(7)

      Pub. L. 110–315, § 704(d)(3)–(5), added par. (2)

    2. Redesignated · 20 U.S.C. § 1136(d)(2)(7)

      Pub. L. 110–315, § 704(d)(3)–(5), redesignated former pars. (2) to (6) as (3) to (7), respectively, and in par. (7)

    3. Inserted · 20 U.S.C. § 1136(d)(2)(7)

      Pub. L. 110–315, § 704(d)(3)–(5), inserted “and Associates” after “Thurgood Marshall Fellows”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (d)(2) to (7). Pub. L. 110–315, § 704(d)(3)–(5), added par. (2), redesignated former pars. (2) to (6) as (3) to (7), respectively, and in par. (7), inserted “and Associates” after “Thurgood Marshall Fellows”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (3) by redesignating paragraphs (2) through (6) as paragraphs (3) through (7), respectively;

    Effective date note
    Amendment by Pub. L. 111–39 effective as if enacted on the date of enactment of Pub. L. 110–315 (Aug. 14, 2008), see section 3 of Pub. L. 111–39, set out as a note under section 1001 of this title.

  11. Higher Education Opportunity Act

    Pub. L. 110–315 § 704(e) · 122 Stat. 3078

    Inserted · 20 U.S.C. § 1136(e)(1)

    Pub. L. 110–315, § 704(e), inserted “, including before and during undergraduate study” before semicolon at end

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (e)(1). Pub. L. 110–315, § 704(e), inserted “, including before and during undergraduate study” before semicolon at end.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (e) Duration.— Section 721(e)(1) (20 U.S.C. 1136(e)(1)) is amended by inserting “, including before and during undergraduate study” before the semicolon.

    Effective date note
    Amendment by Pub. L. 111–39 effective as if enacted on the date of enactment of Pub. L. 110–315 (Aug. 14, 2008), see section 3 of Pub. L. 111–39, set out as a note under section 1001 of this title.

  12. Higher Education Opportunity Act

    Pub. L. 110–315 § 704(f) · 122 Stat. 3078

    1. Inserted · 20 U.S.C. § 1136(f)

      Pub. L. 110–315, § 704(f), inserted “national and State bar associations,” after “private agencies and organizations,”

    2. Substituted · 20 U.S.C. § 1136(f)

      Pub. L. 110–315, § 704(f), substituted “organizations, and associations” for “and organizations”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (f). Pub. L. 110–315, § 704(f), inserted “national and State bar associations,” after “private agencies and organizations,” and substituted “organizations, and associations” for “and organizations”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (f) Subcontracts and Subgrants.— Section 721(f) (20 U.S.C. 1136(f)) is amended— (1) by inserting “national and State bar associations,” after “agencies and organizations,”; and (2) by striking “and organizations.” and inserting “organizations, and associations.”.

    Effective date note
    Amendment by Pub. L. 111–39 effective as if enacted on the date of enactment of Pub. L. 110–315 (Aug. 14, 2008), see section 3 of Pub. L. 111–39, set out as a note under section 1001 of this title.

  13. Higher Education Opportunity Act

    Pub. L. 110–315 § 704(g) · 122 Stat. 3078

    Amended · 20 U.S.C. § 1136(g)

    Pub. L. 110–315, § 704(g), amended subsec. (g) generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “The Secretary shall annually establish the maximum stipend to be paid (including allowances for participant travel and for the travel of the dependents of the participant) to Thurgood Marshall Fellows for the period of participation in summer institutes and midyear seminars. A Fellow may be eligible for such a stipend only if the Thurgood Marshall Fellow maintains satisfactory academic progress toward the Juris Doctor or Bachelor of Laws degree, as determined by the respective institutions.”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (g). Pub. L. 110–315, § 704(g), amended subsec. (g) generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “The Secretary shall annually establish the maximum stipend to be paid (including allowances for participant travel and for the travel of the dependents of the participant) to Thurgood Marshall Fellows for the period of participation in summer institutes and midyear seminars. A Fellow may be eligible for such a stipend only if the Thurgood Marshall Fellow maintains satisfactory academic progress toward the Juris Doctor or Bachelor of Laws degree, as determined by the respective institutions.”

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (g) Stipends.— Section 721(g) (20 U.S.C. 1136(g)) is amended to read as follows: “(g) Fellowships and Stipends.— Deadline. The Secretary shall annually establish the maximum fellowship to be awarded, and the maximum stipend to be paid (including allowances for participant travel and for the travel of the dependents of the participant), to Thurgood Marshall Fellows or Associates for the period of participation in summer institutes, midyear seminars, and bar preparation seminars. A Thurgood Marshall Fellow or Associate may be eligible for such a fellowship or stipend only if the Fellow or Associate maintains satisfactory academic progress toward the Juris Doctor or Bachelor of Laws degree, as determined by the respective institutions (except with respect to a law school graduate enrolled in a bar preparation course).” .

    Effective date note
    Amendment by Pub. L. 111–39 effective as if enacted on the date of enactment of Pub. L. 110–315 (Aug. 14, 2008), see section 3 of Pub. L. 111–39, set out as a note under section 1001 of this title.

  14. Higher Education Opportunity Act

    Pub. L. 110–315 § 704(h) · 122 Stat. 3078

    Substituted · 20 U.S.C. § 1136(h)

    Pub. L. 110–315, § 704(h), substituted “fiscal year 2009 and each of the five succeeding fiscal years” for “fiscal year 1999 and each of the 4 succeeding fiscal years”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (h). Pub. L. 110–315, § 704(h), substituted “fiscal year 2009 and each of the five succeeding fiscal years” for “fiscal year 1999 and each of the 4 succeeding fiscal years”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (h) Authorization of Appropriations.— Section 721(h) (20 U.S.C. 1136(h)) is amended by striking “fiscal year 1999” and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting “fiscal year 2009 and each of the five succeeding fiscal years.”.

    Effective date note
    Amendment by Pub. L. 111–39 effective as if enacted on the date of enactment of Pub. L. 110–315 (Aug. 14, 2008), see section 3 of Pub. L. 111–39, set out as a note under section 1001 of this title.

  15. Pub. L. 111–39 title VII § 701(1) · 123 Stat. 1934

    Substituted · 20 U.S.C. § 1136(d)

    Pub. L. 111–39 substituted “services through pre-college programs, undergraduate prelaw information resource centers” for “services through” and all that followed through “resource centers”, resulting in text identical to that after execution of the amendment by Pub. L. 110–315, § 704(d)(1). See 2008 Amendment note below

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 111–39 substituted “services through pre-college programs, undergraduate prelaw information resource centers” for “services through” and all that followed through “resource centers”, resulting in text identical to that after execution of the amendment by Pub. L. 110–315, § 704(d)(1). See 2008 Amendment note below.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (1) in the matter preceding paragraph (1) of section 721(d) (20 U.S.C. 1136(d)), by striking “services through” and all that follows through “resource centers” and inserting “services through pre-college programs, undergraduate prelaw information resource centers”;

    Effective date note
    Amendment by Pub. L. 111–39 effective as if enacted on the date of enactment of Pub. L. 110–315 (Aug. 14, 2008), see section 3 of Pub. L. 111–39, set out as a note under section 1001 of this title.

20 of 21 references resolved to an enrolled provision · 1 partial

Editorial Notes

Prior Provisions

A prior section 1136, Pub. L. 89–329, title XI, § 1101, as added Pub. L. 102–325, title XI, § 1101, , 106 Stat. 784, stated findings of Congress, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 105–244, § 3, title VII, § 702, , 112 Stat. 1585, 1803, effective .

Another prior section 1136, Pub. L. 89–329, title XI, § 1101, as added Pub. L. 99–498, title XI, § 1101, , 100 Stat. 1568, stated Congressional findings and purpose relating to partnerships for economic development, prior to the general amendment of subchapter XI of this chapter by Pub. L. 102–325.

Another prior section 1136, Pub. L. 89–329, title XI, § 1101, as added Pub. L. 96–374, title XI, § 1101, , 94 Stat. 1491, stated Congressional findings and declaration of purpose, prior to the general amendment of subchapter XI of this chapter by Pub. L. 99–498.

Another prior section 1136, Pub. L. 89–329, title XI, § 1101, as added Pub. L. 90–575, title II, § 281, , 82 Stat. 1048; amended Pub. L. 92–318, title I, § 191(a), (b), , 86 Stat. 323, authorized a program for grants and contracts covering the establishment of a law school clinical experiences regimen, prior to the general amendment of subchapter XI of this chapter by Pub. L. 96–374.

A prior section 721 of Pub. L. 89–329 was renumbered section 341 and is classified to section 1066 of this title.

Another prior section 721 of Pub. L. 89–329 was classified to section 1132c of this title, prior to the general amendment of part A of this subchapter by Pub. L. 102–325.

Another prior section 721 of Pub. L. 89–329 was classified to section 1132c of this title, prior to the general amendment of this subchapter by Pub. L. 99–498.

Another prior section 721 of Pub. L. 89–329 was classified to section 1132b of this title, prior to the general amendment of this subchapter by Pub. L. 96–374.

Amendments2008–2009 · 2 rounds

2009

Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 111–39 substituted “services through pre-college programs, undergraduate prelaw information resource centers” for “services through” and all that followed through “resource centers”, resulting in text identical to that after execution of the amendment by Pub. L. 110–315, § 704(d)(1). See 2008 Amendment note below.

2008

Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 110–315, § 704(a)(1), inserted “secondary school and” after “disadvantaged” and “and admission to law practice” before period at end.

Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 110–315, § 704(b), inserted “secondary school student or” before “college student” in introductory provisions.

Subsec. (c)(1). Pub. L. 110–315, § 704(c)(1), inserted “secondary school and” before “college students”.

Subsec. (c)(2). Pub. L. 110–315, § 704(c)(2), added par. (2) and struck out former par. (2) which read as follows: “to prepare such students for study at accredited law schools;”.

Subsec. (c)(5), (6). Pub. L. 110–315, § 704(c)(3), (4), added pars. (5) and (6) and struck out former par. (5) which read as follows: “to motivate and prepare such students with respect to law school studies and practice in low-income communities.”

Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 110–315, § 704(d)(1), which directed insertion of “pre-college programs, undergraduate” before “pre-law”, was executed by making insertion before “prelaw” in introductory provisions, to reflect the probable intent of Congress.

Subsec. (d)(1)(B). Pub. L. 110–315, § 704(d)(2)(A), inserted “law school” before “graduation”.

Subsec. (d)(1)(D). Pub. L. 110–315, § 704(d)(2)(B), added subpar. (D) and struck out former subpar. (D) which read as follows: “undergraduate preparatory courses and curriculum selection;”.

Subsec. (d)(2) to (7). Pub. L. 110–315, § 704(d)(3)–(5), added par. (2), redesignated former pars. (2) to (6) as (3) to (7), respectively, and in par. (7), inserted “and Associates” after “Thurgood Marshall Fellows”.

Subsec. (e)(1). Pub. L. 110–315, § 704(e), inserted “, including before and during undergraduate study” before semicolon at end.

Subsec. (f). Pub. L. 110–315, § 704(f), inserted “national and State bar associations,” after “private agencies and organizations,” and substituted “organizations, and associations” for “and organizations”.

Subsec. (g). Pub. L. 110–315, § 704(g), amended subsec. (g) generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “The Secretary shall annually establish the maximum stipend to be paid (including allowances for participant travel and for the travel of the dependents of the participant) to Thurgood Marshall Fellows for the period of participation in summer institutes and midyear seminars. A Fellow may be eligible for such a stipend only if the Thurgood Marshall Fellow maintains satisfactory academic progress toward the Juris Doctor or Bachelor of Laws degree, as determined by the respective institutions.”

Subsec. (h). Pub. L. 110–315, § 704(h), substituted “fiscal year 2009 and each of the five succeeding fiscal years” for “fiscal year 1999 and each of the 4 succeeding fiscal years”.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of 2009 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 111–39 effective as if enacted on the date of enactment of Pub. L. 110–315 (), see section 3 of Pub. L. 111–39, set out as a note under section 1001 of this title.

Credits

1998–2009 · 3 acts
  1. 1998Pub. L. 89–329, title VII, § 721, as added Pub. L. 105–244, title VII, § 701, , 112 Stat. 1794
  2. 2008amended Pub. L. 110–315, title VII, § 704(a)–(h), , 122 Stat. 3347, 3348
  3. 2009Pub. L. 111–39, title VII, § 701(1), , 123 Stat. 1954.
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(Pub. L. 89–329, title VII, § 721, as added Pub. L. 105–244, title VII, § 701, , 112 Stat. 1794; amended Pub. L. 110–315, title VII, § 704(a)–(h), , 122 Stat. 3347, 3348; Pub. L. 111–39, title VII, § 701(1), , 123 Stat. 1954.)

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