20 U.S.C. § 1135e-2
Section 1135e-2 · Eligible institutions
Amended 2 times on record
For the purpose of this part the term “eligible institution” means an institution of higher education which—
(1) has science and engineering programs;
(2) has female and minority enrollment and retention rates significantly higher than the national averages of such rates, but does not meet the definition of “minority institution” set forth in section 1135d 5(3) of this title;
(3) demonstrates its ability to conduct outreach activities in science and engineering to female and minority students at the elementary and secondary school levels;
(4) incorporates the use of advanced telecommunications equipment, including fiber optics and interactive video systems, to improve the development of intermodal programs targeted toward female and minority students;
(5) enters into a partnership agreement with a local educational agency and at least 1 local business or industry; and
(6) describes in the application submitted pursuant to section 1135e 4 of this title the duties of each partner entering into the partnership agreement described in paragraph (5).
The Secretary shall award at least 40 percent of the total funds made available under this section in any fiscal year to eligible institutions located in any of the Nation's ten largest metropolitan statistical areas.
Editorial notes U.S. Code · Office of the Law Revision Counsel
Amendments
1992—Pub. L. 102 325 amended section generally, substituting provisions defining “eligible institution” and requiring award of funds to institutions located in certain areas for provisions authorizing appropriations for innovative projects for community services and student financial independence.
Effective Date of 1992 Amendment
Amendment by Pub. L. 102 325 effective Oct. 1, 1992, see section 2 of Pub. L. 102 325, set out as a note under section 1001 of this title.