TITLE 42 - US CODE - SUBCHAPTER XIII - DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY SCIENCE EDUCATION PROGRAMS

Part A - Science Education Enhancement

42 USC 7381a - Science education programs

(a) Programs
The Secretary is authorized to establish programs to enhance the quality of mathematics, science, and engineering education. Any such programs shall be operated at or through the support of Department research and development facilities, shall use the scientific resources of the Department, and shall be consistent with the overall Federal plan for education and human resources in science and technology developed by the Federal Coordinating Council for Science, Engineering, and Technology.

(b) Organization of science, engineering, and mathematics education programs

(1) Director of Science, Engineering, and Mathematics Education
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary, acting through the Under Secretary for Science (referred to in this subsection as the Under Secretary), shall appoint a Director of Science, Engineering, and Mathematics Education (referred to in this subsection as the Director) with the principal responsibility for administering science, engineering, and mathematics education programs across all functions of the Department.

(2) Qualifications
The Director shall be an individual, who by reason of professional background and experience, is specially qualified to advise the Under Secretary on all matters pertaining to science, engineering, and mathematics education at the Department.

(3) Duties
The Director shall

(A) oversee all science, engineering, and mathematics education programs of the Department;

(B) represent the Department as the principal interagency liaison for all science, engineering, and mathematics education programs, unless otherwise represented by the Secretary or the Under Secretary;

(C) prepare the annual budget and advise the Under Secretary on all budgetary issues for science, engineering, and mathematics education programs of the Department;

(D) increase, to the maximum extent practicable, the participation and advancement of women and underrepresented minorities at every level of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education; and

(E) perform other such matters relating to science, engineering, and mathematics education as are required by the Secretary or the Under Secretary.

(4) Staff and other resources
The Secretary shall assign to the Director such personnel and other resources as the Secretary considers necessary to permit the Director to carry out the duties of the Director.

(5) Assessment

(A) In general
The Secretary shall offer to enter into a contract with the National Academy of Sciences under which the National Academy, not later than 5 years after, and not later than 10 years after, August 9, 2007, shall assess the performance of the science, engineering, and mathematics education programs of the Department.

(B) Considerations
An assessment under this paragraph shall be conducted taking into consideration, where applicable, the effect of science, engineering, and mathematics education programs of the Department on student academic achievement in science and mathematics.

(6) Authorization of appropriations
There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as are necessary to carry out this subsection.

(c) Relationship to other Department activities
The programs described in subsection (a) of this section shall supplement and be coordinated with current activities of the Department, but shall not supplant them.

(d) Science, Engineering, and Mathematics Education Fund
The Secretary shall establish a Science, Engineering, and Mathematics Education Fund, using not less than 0.3 percent of the amount made available to the Department for research, development, demonstration, and commercial application for each fiscal year, to carry out sections 7381b, 7381c, and 7381c–1 of this title.

(e) Annual plan for allocation of education funding
The Secretary shall submit to Congress as part of the annual budget submission for a fiscal year a report describing the manner in which the Department has complied with subsection (d) for the prior fiscal year and the manner in which the Department proposes to comply with subsection (d) during the following fiscal year, including

(1) the total amount of funding for research, development, demonstration, and commercial application activities for the corresponding fiscal year;

(2) the amounts set aside for the Science, Engineering, and Mathematics Education Fund under subsection (d) from funding for research activities, development activities, demonstration activities, and commercial application activities for the corresponding fiscal year; and

(3) a description of how the funds set aside under subsection (d) were allocated for the prior fiscal year and will be allocated for the following fiscal year.

(f) Programs for students from under-represented groups
In carrying out a program under subsection (a) of this section, the Secretary shall give priority to activities that are designed to encourage students from under-represented groups to pursue scientific and technical careers.

42 USC 7381b - Laboratory cooperative science centers and other authorized education activities

(a) Activities
The Secretary is authorized to:

(1) Support research appointments for college and university science and engineering students, and for faculty-student teams, at Department research and development facilities.

(2) Support research appointments for high school science teachers at Department research and development facilities.

(3) Support research apprenticeship appointments at Department research and development facilities for students underrepresented in science and technology careers.

(4) Support research experience programs at Department research and development facilities for nationally selected high school honor students.

(5) Operate mathematics and science education programs for elementary and secondary students at Department research and development facilities.

(6) Establish a museum-based science education program.

(7) Establish collaborative inner-city and rural partnership programs designed to meet the special mathematics and science education needs of students in inner-city and rural areas.

(8) Provide paid administrative leave for employees of the Department or Department research and development facilities who volunteer to interact with schools, colleges, universities, teachers, or students for the purpose of science, mathematics, and engineering education.

(9) Establish a talent pool of volunteer scientists, mathematicians, and engineers who have retired from the Department or Department research and development facilities to serve at schools and school districts for the purpose of

(A) assisting teachers, with activities such as experiments, lectures, or the preparation of materials;

(B) serving as counselors to students on science, mathematics, and engineering; and

(C) otherwise assisting science, mathematics, and engineering classes. The Secretary, acting through Department research and development facilities, shall, wherever possible, identify and match schools and school districts with retired scientists, mathematicians, and engineers.

(10) Establish a Young Americans Summer Science Camp Program to provide secondary school students with a hands-on science experience as well as exposure to working scientists and career counseling.

(11) Establish a program for mathematics and science teachers to provide teachers serving large numbers of disadvantaged students with new strategies for mathematics and science instruction.

(12) Support graduate students and, through university-based cooperative programs, undergraduate students for the purpose of encouraging more students to pursue scientific and technical careers, with a particular focus on the recruitment of women and minority students.

(13) Establish a prefreshman enrichment program in which middle-school students attend summer workshops on mathematics, science, and engineering conducted by universities on their campuses.

(14) Support competitive events for students under the supervision of teachers, designed to encourage student interest and knowledge in science and mathematics.

(15) Support competitively-awarded, peer-reviewed programs to promote professional development for mathematics teachers and science teachers who teach in grades from kindergarten through grade 12 at Department research and development facilities.

(16) Support summer internships at Department research and development facilities, for mathematics teachers and science teachers who teach in grades from kindergarten through grade 12.

(17) Sponsor and assist in educational and training activities identified as critical skills needs for future workforce development at Department research and development facilities.

(b) Use of facilities
Any of the activities authorized by subsection (a) of this section may be conducted through Department research and development facilities. The Secretary may designate facilities conducting such education activities as Laboratory Cooperative Science Centers.

(c) Funding
The Secretary is authorized to accept non-Federal funds to finance education activities described in subsection (a) of this section.

42 USC 7381c - Education partnerships

(a) Education partnerships
The Secretary may authorize each Department research and development facility, to the extent practicable and consistent with the provisions of the laboratorys management and operating contract, to enter into education partnership agreements with educational institutions in the United States (including local educational agencies, colleges, and universities) for the purpose of encouraging and enhancing study in scientific disciplines at all levels of education.

(b) Types of assistance
Under a partnership agreement entered into with an educational institution under subsection (a) of this section and as authorized by the Secretary, a Department research and development facility may provide assistance to the educational institution by

(1) loaning or transferring equipment to the institution;

(2) transferring to the institution equipment determined by the director of the Department research and development facility to be surplus;

(3) making personnel of Department research and development facilities available to teach science courses or to assist in the development of science courses and materials for the institution;

(4) involving faculty and students of the institution in research programs of Department research and development facilities;

(5) cooperating with the institution in developing a program under which students may be given academic credit for work on research projects of Department research and development facilities;

(6) providing academic and career advice and assistance to students of the institution; and

(7) providing funds to educational institutions to hire personnel to facilitate interactions between local school systems, Department research and development facilities, and corporate and governmental entities.

42 USC 7381c1 - Partnerships with historically Black colleges and universities, Hispanic-serving institutions, and tribal colleges

(a) Definitions
In this section:

(1) Hispanic-serving institution
The term Hispanic-serving institution has the meaning given the term in section 1101a (a) of title 20.

(2) Historically Black college or university
The term historically Black college or university has the meaning given the term part B institution in section 1061 of title 20.

(3) National Laboratory
The term National Laboratory has the meaning given the term in section 15801 of this title.

(4) Science facility
The term science facility has the meaning given the term single-purpose research facility in section 16182 of this title.

(5) Tribal college
The term tribal college has the meaning given the term tribally controlled college or university in section 1801 (a)1 of title 25.

(b) Education partnership
The Secretary shall require the director of each National Laboratory, and may require the head of any science facility, to increase the participation of historically Black colleges or universities, Hispanic-serving institutions, or tribal colleges in any activity that increases the capacity of the historically Black colleges or universities, Hispanic-serving institutions, or tribal colleges to train personnel in science or engineering.

(1) collaborative research;

(2) equipment transfer;

(3) training activities carried out at a National Laboratory or science facility; and

(4) mentoring activities carried out at a National Laboratory or science facility.

(d) Report
Not later than 2 years after August 8, 2005, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report describing the activities carried out under this section.

[1] See References in Text note below.

42 USC 7381d - Definitions

In this subchapter:

(1) The term Secretary means the Secretary of Energy.

(2) The term Department means the Department of Energy.

(3) The term Department research and development facilities means all Department of Energy single-purpose and multipurpose National Laboratories and research and development facilities and programs, and any other facility or program operated by a contractor funded by the Department of Energy.

(4) The term local educational agency has the meaning given that term by section 2891 (12)1 of title 20.

(5) National laboratory.—
The term National Laboratory has the meaning given the term in section 15801 of this title.

[1] See References in Text note below.

42 USC 7381e - Authorization of appropriations

There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary for carrying out university research support and other science, mathematics, and engineering education programs authorized by this part and administered by the Office of Science of the Department of Energy, $40,000,000 for fiscal year 1991.

Part B - Science, Engineering, and Mathematics Education Programs

subpart 1 - pilot program of grants to specialty schools for science and mathematics

42 USC 7381h - Pilot program of grants to specialty schools for science and mathematics

(a) Purpose
The purpose of this section is to establish a pilot program of grants to States to help establish or expand public, statewide specialty secondary schools that provide comprehensive science and mathematics (including technology and engineering) education to improve the academic achievement of students in science and mathematics.

(b) Definition of specialty school for science and mathematics
In this subpart, the term specialty school for science and mathematics means a public secondary school (including a school that provides residential services to students) that

(1) serves students residing in the State in which the school is located; and

(2) offers to those students a high-quality, comprehensive science and mathematics (including technology and engineering) curriculum designed to improve the academic achievement of students in science and mathematics.

(1) In general
From the amounts authorized under subsection (i), the Secretary, acting through the Director and in consultation with the Director of the National Science Foundation, shall award grants, on a competitive basis, to States in order to provide assistance to the States for the costs of establishing or expanding public, statewide specialty schools for science and mathematics.

(2) Resources
The Director shall ensure that appropriate resources of the Department, including the National Laboratories, are available to schools funded under this section in order to

(A) increase experiential, hands-on learning opportunities in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics for students attending such schools; and

(B) provide ongoing professional development opportunities for teachers employed at such schools.

(3) Assistance
Consistent with sections 7381b and 7381c of this title, the Director shall make available from^[1] funds authorized in this section to carry out a program using scientific and engineering staff of the National Laboratories, during which the staff

(A) assists teachers in teaching courses at the schools funded under this section;

(B) uses National Laboratory scientific equipment in teaching the courses; and

(C) uses distance education and other technologies to provide assistance described in subparagraphs (A) and (B) to schools funded under this section that are not located near the National Laboratories.

(4) Restrictions

(A) Maximum number of funded specialty schools per State
No State shall receive funding for more than 1 specialty school for science and mathematics for a fiscal year.

(B) Maximum amount and duration of grants
A grant awarded to a State for a specialty school for science and mathematics under this section

(i) shall not exceed $2,000,000 for a fiscal year; and

(ii) shall not be provided for more than 3 fiscal years.

(d) Federal and non-Federal shares

(1) Federal share
The Federal share of the costs described in subsection (c)(1) shall not exceed 33 percent.

(2) Non-Federal share
The non-Federal share of the costs described in subsection (c)(1) shall be

(A) not less than 67 percent; and

(B) provided from non-Federal sources, in cash or in kind, fairly evaluated, including services.

(e) Application
To be eligible to receive a grant under this section, a State shall submit to the Director an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Director may require that describes

(1) the process by which and selection criteria with which the State will select and designate a school as a specialty school for science and mathematics in accordance with this section;

(2) how the State will ensure that funds made available under this section are used to establish or expand a specialty school for science and mathematics

(A) in accordance with the activities described in subsection (g); and

(B) that has the capacity to improve the academic achievement of all students in all core academic subjects, and particularly in science and mathematics;

(3) how the State will measure the extent to which the school increases student academic achievement on State academic achievement standards in science, mathematics, and, to the maximum extent applicable, technology and engineering;

(4) the curricula and materials to be used in the school;

(5) the availability of funds from non-Federal sources for the costs of the activities authorized under this section; and

(6) how the State will use technical assistance and support from the Department, including the National Laboratories, and other entities with experience and expertise in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education, including institutions of higher education.

(f) Distribution
In awarding grants under this section, the Director shall

(1) ensure a wide, equitable distribution among States that propose to serve students from urban and rural areas; and

(2) provide equal consideration to States without National Laboratories.

(g) Uses of funds

(1) Requirement
A State that receives a grant under this section shall use the funds made available through the grant to

(A) employ proven strategies and methods for improving student learning and teaching in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics;

(B) integrate into the curriculum of the school comprehensive science and mathematics education, including instruction and assessments in science, mathematics, and to the extent applicable, technology and engineering that are aligned with the academic content and student academic achievement standards of the State, within the meaning of section 6311 of title 20;

(C) create opportunities for enhanced and ongoing professional development for teachers that improves the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics content knowledge of the teachers; and

(D) design and implement hands-on laboratory experiences to help prepare students to pursue postsecondary studies in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields.

(2) Special rule
Grant funds under this section may be used for activities described in paragraph (1) only if the activities are directly relating to improving student academic achievement in science, mathematics, and to the extent applicable, technology and engineering.

(h) Evaluation and report

(1) State evaluation and report

(A) Evaluation
Each State that receives a grant under this section shall develop and carry out an evaluation and accountability plan for the activities funded through the grant that measures the impact of the activities, including measurable objectives for improved student academic achievement on State science, mathematics, and, to the maximum extent applicable, technology and engineering assessments.

(B) Report
The State shall submit to the Director a report containing the results of the evaluation and accountability plan.

(2) Report to Congress
Not later than 2 years after August 9, 2007, the Director shall submit a report detailing the impact of the activities assisted with funds made available under this section to

(A) the Committee on Science and Technology of the House of Representatives;

(B) the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate; and

(i) Authorization of appropriations
There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section

(1) $14,000,000 for fiscal year 2008;

(2) $22,500,000 for fiscal year 2009; and

(3) $30,000,000 for fiscal year 2010.

[1] So in original. The word “from” probably should not appear.

subpart 2 - experiential-based learning opportunities

42 USC 7381j - Experiential-based learning opportunities

(a) Internships authorized

(1) In general
From the amounts authorized under subsection (f), the Secretary, acting through the Director, shall establish a summer internship program for middle school and secondary school students that shall

(A) provide the students with internships at the National Laboratories;

(B) promote experiential, hands-on learning in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics; and

(2) Residential services
The Director may provide residential services to students participating in the internship program authorized under paragraph (1).

(b) Selection criteria

(1) In general
The Director shall establish criteria to determine the sufficient level of academic preparedness necessary for a student to be eligible for an internship under this section.

(2) Participation
The Director shall ensure the participation of students from a wide distribution of States, including States without National Laboratories.

(3) Student achievement
The Director may consider the academic achievement of middle and secondary school students in determining eligibility under this section, in accordance with paragraphs (1) and (2).

(1) In general
The Director shall give priority for an internship under this section to a student who meets the eligibility criteria described in subsection (b) and who attends a school

(A)

(i) in which not less than 30 percent of the children enrolled in the school are from low-income families; or

(ii) that is designated with a school locale code of 41, 42, or 43, as determined by the Secretary of Education; and

(B) for which there is

(i) a high percentage of teachers who are not teaching in the academic subject areas or grade levels in which the teachers were trained to teach;

(ii) a high teacher turnover rate; or

(iii) a high percentage of teachers with emergency, provisional, or temporary certification or licenses.

(2) Coordination
The Director shall consult with the Secretary of Education in order to determine whether a student meets the priority requirements of this subsection.

(d) Outreach and experiential-based programs for minority students

(1) In general
The Secretary, acting through the Director, in cooperation with Hispanic-serving institutions, historically Black colleges and universities, tribally controlled colleges and universities, Alaska Native- and Native Hawaiian-serving institutions, and other minority-serving institutions and nonprofit">nonprofit entities with substantial experience relating to outreach and experiential-based learning projects, shall establish outreach and experiential-based learning programs that will encourage underrepresented minority students in kindergarten through grade 12 to pursue careers in science, engineering, and mathematics.

(2) Community involvement
The Secretary shall ensure that the programs established under paragraph (1) involve, to the maximum extent practicable

(A) participation by parents and educators; and

(B) the establishment of partnerships with business organizations and appropriate Federal, State, and local agencies.

(3) Distribution
The Secretary shall ensure that the programs established under paragraph (1) are located in diverse geographic regions of the United States, to the maximum extent practicable.

(e) Evaluation and accountability plan
The Director shall develop an evaluation and accountability plan for the activities funded under this subpart that objectively measures the impact of the activities.

(f) Authorization of appropriations
There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $7,500,000 for each of fiscal years 2008 through 2010.

subpart 3 - national laboratories centers of excellence in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education

42 USC 7381l - National Laboratories Centers of Excellence in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics education

(a) Definition of high-need public secondary school
In this section, the term high-need public secondary school means a secondary school

(1) with a high concentration of low-income individuals (as defined in section 6537 of title 20); or

(2) designated with a school locale code of 41, 42, or 43, as determined by the Secretary of Education.

(b) Establishment
The Secretary shall establish at each of the National Laboratories a program to support a Center of Excellence in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (referred to in this section as a Center of Excellence) in at least 1 high-need public secondary school located in the region served by the National Laboratory to provide assistance in accordance with subsection (f).

(1) In general
To comply with subsection (g), each high-need public secondary school selected as a Center of Excellence and the National Laboratory shall form a partnership with a school, department, or program of education at an institution of higher education.

(2) Nonprofit entities
The partnership may include a nonprofit">nonprofit entity with demonstrated experience and effectiveness in science or mathematics, as agreed to by other members of the partnership.

(d) Selection

(1) In general
The Secretary, acting through the Director, shall establish criteria to guide the National Laboratories in selecting the sites for Centers of Excellence.

(2) Process
A National Laboratory shall select a site for a Center of Excellence through an open, widely-publicized, and competitive process.

(e) Goals
The Secretary shall establish goals and performance assessments for each Center of Excellence authorized under subsection (b).

(f) Assistance
Consistent with sections 7381b and 7381c of this title, the Director shall make available necessary assistance for a program established under this section through the use of scientific and engineering staff of a National Laboratory, including the use of staff

(1) to assist teachers in teaching a course at a Center of Excellence in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics; and

(2) to use National Laboratory scientific equipment in the teaching of the course.

(g) Special rules
A Center of Excellence in a region shall ensure

(1) provision of clinical practicum, student teaching, or internship experiences for science, technology, and mathematics teacher candidates as part of the teacher preparation program of the Center of Excellence;

(2) provision of supervision and mentoring for teacher candidates in the teacher preparation program; and

(3) to the maximum extent practicable, provision of professional development for veteran teachers in the public secondary schools in the region.

(h) Evaluation
The Secretary shall consider the results of performance assessments required under subsection (e) in determining the contract award fee of a National Laboratory management and operations contractor.

(i) Plan
The Director shall

(1) develop an evaluation and accountability plan for the activities funded under this section that objectively measures the impact of the activities; and

(2) disseminate information obtained from those measurements.

(j) No effect on similar programs
Nothing in this section displaces or otherwise affects any similar program being carried out as of August 9, 2007, at any National Laboratory under any other provision of law.

subpart 4 - summer institutes

42 USC 7381n - Summer institutes

(a) Definitions
In this section:

(1) Eligible partner
The term eligible partner means

(A) the science, engineering, or mathematics department at an institution of higher education, acting in coordination with a school, department, or program of education at an institution of higher education that provides training for teachers and principals; or

(B) a nonprofit">nonprofit entity with expertise in providing professional development for science, technology, engineering, or mathematics teachers.

(2) Summer institute
The term summer institute means an institute, operated during the summer, that

(A) is hosted by a National Laboratory or an eligible partner;

(B) is operated for a period of not less than 2 weeks;

(C) includes, as a component, a program that provides direct interaction between students and faculty, including personnel of 1 or more National Laboratories who have scientific expertise;

(D) provides for follow-up training, during the academic year, that is conducted in the classroom; and

(E) provides hands-on science, technology, engineering, or mathematics laboratory experience for not less than 2 days.

(b) Summer institute programs authorized

(1) Programs at the National Laboratories
The Secretary, acting through the Director, shall establish or expand programs of summer institutes at each of the National Laboratories to provide additional training to strengthen the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics teaching skills of teachers employed at public schools for kindergarten through grade 12, in accordance with the activities authorized under paragraphs (3) and (4).

(2) Programs with eligible partners

(A) In general
The Secretary, acting through the Director, shall identify and provide assistance as described in subparagraph (C) to eligible partners to establish or expand programs of summer institutes that provide additional training to strengthen the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics teaching skills of teachers employed at public schools for kindergarten through grade 12, in accordance with paragraphs (3) and (4).

(B) Selection criteria
In identifying eligible partners under subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall require that partner institutions describe

(i) how the partner institution has the capability to administer the program in accordance with this section, which may include a description of any existing programs at the institution of the applicant that are targeted at education of science and mathematics teachers and the number of teachers graduated annually from the programs; and

(ii) how the partner institution will assist the National Laboratory in carrying out the activities described in paragraphs (3) and (4).

(C) Assistance
Consistent with sections 7381b and 7381c of this title, the Director shall make available funds authorized under this section to carry out a program using scientific and engineering staff of the National Laboratories, during which the staff

(i) assists in providing training to teachers at summer institutes; and

(ii) uses National Laboratory scientific equipment in the training.

(3) Required activities
Funds authorized under this section shall be used for

(A) creating opportunities for enhanced and ongoing professional development for teachers that improves the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics content knowledge of the teachers;

(B) training to improve the ability of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics teachers to translate content knowledge and recent developments in pedagogy into classroom practice, including training to use curricula that are

(i) based on scientific research; and

(ii) aligned with challenging State academic content standards;

(D) supplemental and follow-up professional development activities as described in subsection (a)(2)(D).

(4) Additional uses of funds
Funds authorized under this section may be used for

(A) training and classroom materials to assist in carrying out paragraph (3);

(B) expenses associated with scientific and engineering staff at the National Laboratories assisting in providing training to teachers at summer institutes;

(D) stipends and travel expenses for teachers participating in the program.

(c) Priority
To the maximum extent practicable, the Director shall ensure that each summer institute program authorized under subsection (b) provides training to

(1) teachers from a wide range of school districts;

(2) teachers from high-need school districts; and

(3) teachers from groups underrepresented in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics teaching, including women and members of minority groups.

(d) Coordination and consultation
The Director shall consult and coordinate with the Secretary of Education and the Director of the National Science Foundation regarding the implementation of the programs authorized under subsection (b).

(e) Evaluation and accountability plan

(1) In general
The Director shall develop an evaluation and accountability plan for the activities funded under this section that measures the impact of the activities.

(2) Contents
The evaluation and accountability plan shall include

(A) measurable objectives to increase the number of science, technology, and mathematics teachers who participate in the summer institutes involved; and

(B) measurable objectives for improved student academic achievement on State science, mathematics, and to the maximum extent applicable, technology and engineering assessments.

(3) Report to Congress
The Secretary shall submit to Congress with the annual budget submission of the Secretary a report on how the activities assisted under this section improve the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics teaching skills of participating teachers.

(f) Authorization of appropriations
There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section

(1) $15,000,000 for fiscal year 2008;

(2) $20,000,000 for fiscal year 2009; and

(3) $25,000,000 for fiscal year 2010.

subpart 5 - national energy education development

42 USC 7381p - National energy education development

(a) In general
The Secretary, acting through the Director and in consultation with the Director of the National Science Foundation, shall establish a program to coordinate and make available to teachers and students web-based kindergarten through high school science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education resources relating to the science and energy mission of the Department, including existing instruction materials and protocols for classroom laboratory experiments.

(b) Energy education
The materials and other resources required under subsection (a) shall include instruction relating to

(1) the science of energy;

(2) the sources of energy;

(3) the uses of energy in society; and

(4) the environmental consequences and benefits of all energy sources and uses.

(c) Dissemination
The Secretary, acting through the Director, shall take all steps necessary, such as through participation in education association conferences, to advertise the program authorized under this section to K12 teachers and science education coordinators across the United States.

(d) Authorization of appropriations
There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section

(1) $500,000 for fiscal year 2008; and

(2) such sums as necessary for each fiscal year thereafter.

subpart 6 - administration

42 USC 7381r - Mentoring program

(a) In general
As part of the programs established under subparts 1, 3, and 4, the Director shall establish a program to recruit and provide mentors for women and underrepresented minorities who are interested in careers in science, engineering, and mathematics.

(b) Pairing
The program shall pair mentors with women and minorities who are in programs of study at specialty schools for science and mathematics, Centers of Excellence, and summer institutes established under subparts 1, 3, and 4, respectively.

(1) use metrics to evaluate the success of the programs established under subsection (a); and

(2) submit to Congress a report that describes the results of each evaluation.

42 USC 7381g - Definitions

In this part:

(1) Director
The term Director means the Director of Science, Engineering, and Mathematics Education.

(2) National Laboratory
The term National Laboratory has the meaning given the term in section 15801 of this title.

42 USC 7381 - Findings and purposes

(a) Findings
The Congress finds the following:

(1) Scientific, technical, and engineering competence is essential to the Nations future well-being.

(2) The scientific, technical, and engineering capability at the Federal laboratories is unmatched throughout the world.

(3) Superb research, development, testing, and evaluation occur in Department of Energy research and development facilities.

(4) Department of Energy research and development facilities will play an increasing role in assuring that the United States remains competitive in world markets.

(5) Improvements in mathematics, science, and engineering education are needed desperately to provide the trained and educated citizenry essential to the future competitiveness of the United States.

(6) The future health and vitality of the economy of the United States is predicated on the availability of an adequate supply of scientists, mathematicians, and engineers to provide for growing needs and to replenish the workforce.

(7) United States college and university enrollment in science, mathematics, and engineering programs is sharply declining at undergraduate, graduate, and post-graduate levels.

(8) The Federal Government is the largest United States employer of research scientists, mathematicians, and engineers, and the Department of Energy has a growing need for scientists, mathematicians, and engineers at a time when these enrollments are declining.

(9) Women and minorities are grossly underrepresented in science and mathematics fields, and this group represents more than 80 percent of the projected increase in the national workforce through the year 2000.

(b) Purposes
The purposes of this subchapter are

(1) to encourage the development and implementation of science, mathematics, and engineering education programs at the Department of Energy and at its research and development facilities as part of a national effort to improve science, mathematics, and engineering education; and

(2) to provide more efficient coordination among science, mathematics, and engineering education programs.