§ 3911. — Congressional declaration of policy.
[Laws in effect as of January 24, 2002]
[Document not affected by Public Laws enacted between
January 24, 2002 and December 19, 2002]
[CITE: 20USC3911]
TITLE 20--EDUCATION
CHAPTER 52--EDUCATION FOR ECONOMIC SECURITY
SUBCHAPTER I--NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
EDUCATION
Sec. 3911. Congressional declaration of policy
(a) The Congress declares that the science and engineering education
responsibilities of the National Science Foundation are--
(1) to improve the quality of instruction in the fields of
mathematics, science, and engineering;
(2) to support research, fellowships, teacher-faculty-business
exchange programs in mathematics, science, and engineering;
(3) to improve the quality and availability of instrumentation
for mathematics, science, and engineering instruction;
(4) to encourage partnerships in education between local and
State education agencies, business and industry, colleges and
universities, and cultural and professional institutions and
societies; and
(5) to improve the quality of education at all levels in the
fields of mathematics, science, and engineering.
(b) In exercising its responsibilities to strengthen scientific and
engineering research potential and science and engineering education
programs at all levels, the Foundation shall avoid undue concentration
of support for research and education activities.
(Pub. L. 98-377, title I, Sec. 101, as added Pub. L. 99-159, title II,
Sec. 201, Nov. 22, 1985, 99 Stat. 893.)
Prior Provisions
A prior section 3911, Pub. L. 98-377, title I, Sec. 101, Aug. 11,
1984, 98 Stat. 1268, related to grants for teacher institutes, prior to
the general revision of this subchapter by section 201 of Pub. L. 99-
159. See section 3913 of this title.
Undergraduate Science Improvement
Pub. L. 100-570, title I, Sec. 112, Oct. 31, 1988, 102 Stat. 2870,
provided that:
``(a) The Congress finds that the support of undergraduate science
and engineering education is a critical component in a comprehensive
national policy intended to ensure the Nation's future supply of
scientists and engineers.
``(b) In accordance with the provisions of this Act [see Tables for
classification], the Foundation shall support undergraduate science and
engineering activities in instrumentation and laboratory improvement,
undergraduate faculty enhancement, undergraduate research opportunities,
undergraduate curriculum development, and efforts to encourage the
participation of women, minorities, and the disabled in such fields.
``(c) In carrying out the provisions of this section, the Foundation
shall take into account the special needs of two-year and four-year
colleges and universities.''
