(a) Authority The Secretary, using funds appropriated under section
1070a–28 of this title that do not exceed $200,000 for a fiscal year
(1) shall ensure that certificates, to be known as 21st Century Scholar Certificates, are provided to all students participating in programs under this division; and
(2) may, as practicable, ensure that such certificates are provided to all students in grades 6 through 12 who attend schools at which at least 50 percent of the students enrolled are eligible for a free or reduced price lunch under the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act [
42 U.S.C.
1751 et seq.].
(b) Information required A 21st Century Scholar Certificate shall be personalized for each
student and indicate the amount of Federal financial aid for college which a
student may be eligible to receive.
