[Congressional Bills 106th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.R. 5504 Introduced in House (IH)]







106th CONGRESS
  2d Session
                                H. R. 5504

 To improve the quality and scope of science and mathematics education.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                            October 19, 2000

Mr. Holt (for himself and Mrs. Morella) introduced the following bill; 
which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and 
  in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be 
subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration 
  of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee 
                               concerned

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                                 A BILL


 
 To improve the quality and scope of science and mathematics education.

    Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``National Improvement in Mathematics 
and Science Teaching Act of 2000''.

SEC. 2. FINDINGS.

    Congress finds the following:
            (1) The impact of mathematics, science, and technology on 
        our lives is greater than ever before. We have seen an 
        explosion in the use of computer technologies; scientists are 
        manipulating basic biological processes, and our economy is 
        swelling with the birth of thousands of new dot-com companies.
            (2) In the next 5 years, high-tech employment will grow 
        more than twice as fast as employment as a whole. Yet, many 
        companies are unable to find skilled American workers. It is 
        estimated that the shortage of high-tech professionals 
        currently costs the United States economy $105,000,000,000 a 
        year.
            (3) As a nation, the students of the United States are not 
        performing as well as we would like. According to tests by the 
        National Assessment of Educational Progress, nearly 36 percent 
        of 4th graders, 38 percent of 8th graders, and 31 percent of 
        12th graders perform below the basic level in mathematics. 
        Moreover, approximately 30 percent of 4th graders and nearly 40 
        percent of 8th and 12th graders failed to reach the basic level 
        in science.
            (4) Students in many other countries significantly 
        outperform United States students in science and mathematics. 
        In fact, our high school students performed among the lowest of 
        the 21 countries participating in the Third International 
        Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS). In mathematics, our 
        students were outperformed by 14 of the countries in the study 
        and outperformed only 2 countries. In science, our students 
        tested lower than 11 of the countries and once again 
        outperformed only 2 of the countries in the study.
            (5) The Federal Coordinating Council for Science, 
        Engineering, and Technology estimated that the Federal 
        Government spent $2,200,000,000 in 1993 on education programs 
        specifically targeted for science, mathematics, engineering, 
        and technology while total Federal education spending was 
        $24,000,000,000--only 9 percent of the total Federal spending 
        on education.
            (6) According to statistics by the National Center for 
        Education Statistics, 11 percent of teachers have no license to 
        teach, 16 percent have emergency licenses, and 10 percent have 
        probationary licenses. Nearly 21 percent of high school 
        teachers teach out of field (have neither a major nor minor in 
        their main teaching subject). For mathematics, nearly 28 
        percent of high school mathematics teachers do not have a major 
        or minor in mathematics. For science, 18 percent of the 
        teachers do not have a major or minor in science.
            (7) A significant achievement gap exists with minorities. 
        Indeed, the gap that separates minority students from white 
        students is larger today than it was in 1990. By the conclusion 
        of 8th grade nearly half of African American and Latino 
        students score below the basic level in mathematics.
            (8) Science and mathematics education can provide humanity 
        with the knowledge to develop effective solutions to its global 
        and local problems.

SEC. 3. IMPROVEMENT OF SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS EDUCATION.

    The Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6301 
et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following:

      ``TITLE XV--IMPROVEMENT OF SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS EDUCATION

 ``PART A--RECRUITMENT OF QUALITY TEACHERS IN SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS 
                               EDUCATION

``SEC. 15101. STATEMENT OF PURPOSE.

    ``The purpose of this part is to assist States in recruiting 
quality mathematics and science public education teachers.

``SEC. 15102. STATE ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM.

    ``(a) In General.--The Secretary shall award grants, subject to the 
availability of appropriations, to States to improve the quality of our 
science and mathematics teachers in public schools and to recruit new, 
qualified public school teachers into those fields.
    ``(b) Eligibility.--In order to receive funding, under this part, a 
State shall submit an application in accordance with section 15103.

``SEC. 15103. APPLICATION.

    ``The State shall submit the application to the Secretary at such 
time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary 
may reasonably require. Each application under this section shall 
include, at a minimum, the following:
            ``(1) A description of how the State will comply with the 
        requirements of this part.
            ``(2) A description of the plan to be used by the State to 
        improve the quality of science, technology, and mathematics 
        teachers and to recruit new, qualified teachers in science, 
        technology, and mathematics education.
            ``(3) A description of how the State will partner with 
        industry or with institutions of higher education to achieve 
        the goals of its plan to improve the quality of science, 
        technology, and mathematics teachers and to recruit new, 
qualified teachers in mathematics, science, and technology, education.

``SEC. 15104. APPLICATION SUBMISSION.

    ``A State application submitted to the Secretary under this section 
shall be approved by the Secretary unless the Secretary makes a written 
determination, within 90 days after receiving the application, that the 
application violates provisions of this part.

``SEC. 15105. ALLOCATION.

    From the funds made available under section 15108, the Secretary 
shall allot to each State an amount which bears the same ratio to the 
amount of such made available as the school-age population of the State 
bears to the school-age population of all States.

``SEC. 15106. MATCHING FUND BY STATE.

    ``In order to receive funding under this part, a State shall 
provide assurances that it will provide non-Federal funds of not less 
than 50 percent of the cost of providing a program under this part.

``SEC. 15107. AUTHORIZED USES OF FUNDS.

    ``Grant funds made available under this part may be used by the 
State for--
            ``(1) establishing a loan forgiveness program for teachers 
        who major in mathematics or science and commit to teach the 
        subject for at least 5 consecutive years in a public school 
        within the State;
            ``(2) establishing a program to provide a salary increase 
        for mathematics and science teachers who pass an advanced 
        competency test as determined by the State;
            ``(3) providing signing bonuses or other financial 
        incentives, for mathematics and science teachers who are fully 
        qualified to teach in these academic subject areas in locations 
        in which there is a shortage of such fully qualified teachers 
        within a school or the local educational agency;
            ``(4) establishing a high standards program to recruit 
        professionals from mathematics, science, or technology fields 
        and provide such professionals with alternative routes to 
        teacher certification;
            ``(5) establishing a program to provide increased 
        opportunities for minorities, individuals with disabilities, 
        and other individuals underrepresented in the mathematics and 
        science teaching profession; and
            ``(6) programs and activities that are designed to improve 
        the quality of teaching in mathematics and science, such as--
                    ``(A) testing of elementary and secondary school 
                mathematics and science teachers in the subject areas 
                taught by such teachers;
                    ``(B) creating a career ladder, with appropriate 
                financial incentives, and intellectual advancement for 
                mathematics and science teachers; and
                    ``(C) strengthening the clinical experience for 
                students preparing to be mathematics and science 
                teachers.

``SEC. 15108. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.

    ``There are authorized to be appropriated $1,000,000,000 for fiscal 
year 2001 and such sums as may be necessary for each of the 4 
succeeding fiscal years to carry out the provisions of this part.

 ``PART B--PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE TEACHERS

``SEC. 15201. STATEMENT OF PURPOSE.

    ``The purpose of this part is to assist the States in improving the 
professional development opportunities for mathematics and science 
teachers in public schools.

``SEC. 15202. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT GRANT PROGRAM.

    ``(a) In General.--The Secretary shall award grants, subject to the 
availability of appropriations, to States to improve the quality of our 
mathematics and science teachers in public schools by expanding and 
developing professional development opportunities in mathematics and 
science.
    ``(b) Eligibility.--In order to receive funding under this part, a 
State shall submit an application in accordance with section 15203.

``SEC. 15203. APPLICATION.

    ``The State shall submit the application to the Secretary at such 
time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary 
may reasonably require. Each application under this section shall 
include, at a minimum, the following:
            ``(1) A description of how the State will comply with the 
        requirements of this part.
            ``(2) A description of the plan to be used by the State to 
        improve the quality of mathematics and science teaching.
            ``(3) A description of how the State will partner with 
        industry or with institutions of higher education to achieve 
        the goals of its plan to improve the quality of science, 
        technology, and mathematics teaching and to recruit new, 
        qualified teachers in mathematics, science, and technology 
        education.

``SEC. 15204. APPLICATION SUBMISSION.

    ``A State application submitted to the Secretary under this section 
shall be approved by the Secretary unless the Secretary makes a written 
determination, within 90 days after receiving the application, that the 
application violates provisions of this part.

``SEC. 15205. ALLOCATION.

    From the funds made available under section 15208, the Secretary 
shall allot to each State an amount which bears the same ratio to the 
amount of such made available as the school-age population of the State 
bears to the school-age population of all States.

``SEC. 15206. MATCHING FUND BY STATE.

    ``In order to receive funding under this part, a State shall 
provide assurances that it will provide non-Federal funds of not less 
than 50 percent of the cost of providing a program under this part.

``SEC. 15207. AUTHORIZED USES OF FUNDS.

    ``Grant funds made available under this part may be used by the 
State for--
            ``(1) establishing innovative professional development 
        programs (which may be through partnerships, including 
        partnerships with institutions of higher education), including 
        programs that train mathematics and science teachers to use 
        technology to improve teaching and learning;
            ``(2) developing and using proven, cost-effective 
        strategies for the implementation of professional development 
        activities for mathematics and science teachers, such as 
        through the use of technology and distance learning;
            ``(3) professional development programs that provide 
        instruction for mathematics and science teachers in teaching 
        children with different learning styles, particularly children 
        with disabilities and children with special learning needs 
        (including those who are gifted and talented);
            ``(4) establishing partnerships with industry to create 
        summer fellowships for mathematics and science teachers to work 
        in these fields during the summer months;
            ``(5) establishing partnerships with institutions of higher 
        learning to develop summer programs for mathematics and science 
        teachers to expand and improve upon their knowledge of these 
        subjects; and
            ``(6) establishing master teacher initiatives in 
        mathematics and science education.

``SEC. 15208. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.

    ``There are authorized to be appropriated $1,000,000,000 for fiscal 
year 2001 and such sums as may be necessary for each of the 4 
succeeding fiscal years to carry out the provisions of this part.

                     ``PART C--JOHN GLENN ACADEMIES

``SEC. 15301. STATEMENT OF PURPOSE.

    ``The purpose of this part is to establish 15 John Glenn Academies, 
1 in each of the 10 Federal regions designated by the Department of 
Education, with 5 more strategically located, as determined by the 
Secretary, to facilitate summer workshops for mathematics and science 
education teachers and to provide intensive, year-long fellowships for 
3,000 individuals to prepare them to meet State certification 
requirements for teaching mathematics or science in grades 7 through 
12.

``SEC. 15302. PROGRAM AUTHORIZED.

    ``The Secretary, in cooperation with the Director of the National 
Science Foundation, shall provide assistance for the creation and 
support of regional centers for the improvement of teaching in 
mathematics and science education (hereinafter in this title referred 
to as `John Glenn Academies').

``SEC. 15303. ESTABLISHMENT AND SELECTION.

    ``(a) Program Administration.--
            ``(1) Proposed rules.--The Secretary, after consultation 
        with the Director of the National Science Foundation, shall 
        publish in the Federal Register, not later than 90 days after 
        the date of the enactment of the National Improvement in 
        Mathematics and Science Teaching Act of 2000, proposed rules 
        for the program to establish John Glenn Academies, including--
                    ``(A) a description of the program, including the 
                summer workshops and John Glenn Academy Fellowships;
                    ``(B) the procedure to be followed by applicants; 
                and
                    ``(C) the criteria for determining qualified 
                applicants.
            ``(2) Final rules.--The Secretary shall publish final rules 
        in the Federal Register for the program under this part after 
        the expiration of a 30-day comment period on such proposed 
        rules.
    ``(b) Selection.--
            ``(1) Applications required.--
                    ``(A) In general.--Any undergraduate institution of 
                higher education, consortia of such institutions, 
                nonprofit organizations, or groups thereof may submit 
                an application to receive funding to establish a John 
                Glenn Academy under this part in accordance with the 
                procedures established by the Secretary, in 
                consultation with the Director of the National Science 
                Foundation.
                    ``(B) Assurances.--In order to receive funding 
                under this part, an applicant shall provide adequate 
                assurances that it will contribute not less than 25 
                percent of the proposed Academy's capital and annual 
                operating and maintenance costs.
            ``(2) Selection.--The Secretary, in conjunction with the 
        Director of the National Science Foundation, shall subject each 
        application to competitive, merit review. In making a decision 
        regarding whether to approve such application and provide 
        funding under this part, the Secretary shall consider, at a 
        minimum--
                    ``(A) the merits of the application, particularly 
                those portions of the application regarding the ability 
                to adapt teacher training in mathematics and science 
                education to the needs of particular regions;
                    ``(B) the quality of service to be provided;
                    ``(C) the makeup of the groups or institutions 
                applying for such funding;
                    ``(D) the geographical diversity and extent of the 
                area to be served; and
                    ``(E) the percentage of funding and amount of in-
                kind commitment from other sources.
            ``(3) Evaluation.--Each John Glenn Academy which receives 
        financial assistance under this part shall be evaluated during 
        its third year of operation by an evaluation panel appointed by 
        the Secretary. Each evaluation panel shall measure each 
        Academy's performance against the objectives specified in this 
        section. The panel shall recommend to the Secretary whether 
        funding should be renewed based on such evaluation.

``SEC. 15304. FUNCTIONS OF ACADEMIES.

    ``(a) Establishment.--John Glenn Academies may be developed by an 
institution of higher education in accordance with this part, and shall 
be comprised of a consortium of at least 1 institution of higher 
education, 1 community college, neighboring school districts, business 
partners, members of the Eisenhower Math and Science Consortia, and may 
include the participation of nonprofit entities, organizations, or 
groups thereof.
    ``(b) Objectives of Academies.--The objective of the John Glenn 
Academies is to enhance the teaching of mathematics and science 
education through--
            ``(1) advising elementary and secondary school 
        administrators, school boards, and teachers regarding 
        professional development opportunities for mathematics and 
        science teachers;
            ``(2) participation of individuals from the private sector, 
        institutions of higher education, State and local governments, 
        and other Federal agencies;
            ``(3) dissemination of information about professional 
        development programs for mathematics and science teachers;
            ``(4) summer workshops for mathematics and science teachers 
        as described in subpart 1; and
            ``(5) intensive training of John Glenn Academy Fellows, as 
        described in subpart 2, in effective teaching methods in 
        mathematics or science.
    ``(c) Activities of Academies.--The activities of the John Glenn 
Academies shall include the following:
            ``(1) Information sharing.--The transfer and dissemination 
        of research findings and expertise of participants of John 
        Glenn Academies to local school authorities, including school 
        administrators, school boards, and teachers on mathematics and 
        science education professional development.
            ``(2) Training.--The ongoing training of mathematics and 
        science teachers in public elementary and secondary schools.
            ``(3) Workshops.--Summer workshops as described in subpart 
        1.
            ``(4) Additional training.--The training of John Glenn 
        fellows as described in subpart 2.
            ``(5) Support services.--Support services to teachers, 
        administrators, and school board members as agreed upon by John 
        Glenn Academies representatives and local school authorities.
            ``(6) Skill standards.--The advising of teachers, 
        administrators, and school board members on current skill 
        standards employed by private industry.

``SEC. 15305. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.

    ``There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be 
necessary for fiscal year 2001 and for each of the 4 succeeding fiscal 
years to carry out the provisions of this part.

            ``Subpart 1--John Glenn Academy Summer Workshops

``SEC. 15311. PROGRAM AUTHORIZED.

    ``From amounts made available to carry out this subpart, the 
Secretary is authorized to make grants to the 15 John Glenn Academies 
for summer workshops described in section 15312.

``SEC. 15312. ALLOWABLE ACTIVITIES.

    ``Each recipient of funds under section 15311 shall use the funds 
for the following:
            ``(1) The establishment and operation of mathematics and 
        science summer workshops within the John Glenn Academies that 
        provide professional development to elementary and secondary 
        school teachers. Such workshops shall be content-based, based 
        on school year curricula, and focus only secondarily on 
        pedagogy.
            ``(2) To provide teachers with travel expense 
        reimbursement, a stipend, or classroom materials related to 
        attending such a workshop.
            ``(3) The establishment of a mechanism to provide 
        supplemental assistance and followup training during the school 
        year for summer workshop graduates.

``SEC. 15313. REQUIREMENTS FOR JOHN GLENN ACADEMY SUMMER WORKSHOPS.

    ``The summer workshops--
            ``(1) shall use curricula that are object-centered, 
        experiment-oriented, content-based, and grounded in current 
        research;
            ``(2) shall be conducted during a period of a minimum of 2 
        weeks;
            ``(3) shall provide for direct interaction between students 
        and faculty; and
            ``(4) shall provide for followup training in the classroom 
        during the academic year for a period of a minimum of 3 days, 
        which shall not be required to be consecutive, except that--
                    ``(A) if the summer workshop is for a period of 
                only 2 weeks, the followup training shall be for a 
                period of more than 3 days; and
                    ``(B) for teachers in rural school districts, 
                followup training through the Internet may be used.

``SEC. 15314. CREDIT FOR PARTICIPATION.

    ``Participation in a John Glenn Academy Summer Workshop supported 
under this subpart shall earn credit toward--
            ``(1) State continuing education requirements for teachers; 
        or
            ``(2) a postbaccalaureate degree program at an institution 
        of higher education.

``SEC. 15315. APPROPRIATIONS.

    ``There are authorized to be appropriated $1,214,000,000 for fiscal 
year 2001 and such sums as may be necessary for the 4 succeeding fiscal 
years to carry out the provisions of this subpart.

             ``Subpart 2--The John Glenn Fellowship Program

``SEC. 15321. PROGRAM AUTHORIZED.

    ``From amounts made available to carry out this subpart, the 
Secretary is authorized to make grants to the 15 John Glenn Academies 
for a fellowship program designed to train 3,000 mid-career 
professionals in the effective teaching of mathematics or science in 
grades 7 through 12 of public elementary and secondary schools.

``SEC. 15322. ALLOWABLE ACTIVITIES.

    ``Each recipient of funds under section 15321 shall use the funds 
for the following:
            ``(1) The establishment and operation of an intensive, 
        year-long fellowship program in mathematics or science within 
        the John Glenn Academies that provide training and development 
        to become mathematics or science teachers in grades 7 through 
        12 of public elementary and secondary schools. Such fellowships 
        shall be content-based and be designed in a way to get the 
        fellowship graduate certification by the State for teaching.
            ``(2) To provide fellowship recipients with a stipend of 
        $30,000, living arrangements for the year, and classroom 
        materials related to such a program.
            ``(3) The establishment of a mechanism to provide 
        supplemental assistance and followup training during the school 
        year for John Glenn Academy Fellowship graduates.

``SEC. 15323. REQUIREMENTS FOR JOHN GLENN ACADEMY FELLOWSHIPS.

    ``The John Glenn Fellowship program--
            ``(1) shall be conducted during a period of a minimum of 1 
        year;
            ``(2) shall provide for direct interaction between John 
        Glenn Fellows and current mathematics and science teachers;
            ``(3) shall include school-based internships and supervised 
        teaching; and
            ``(4) shall provide for followup training in the classroom 
        during the next 2 academic years for a period of a minimum of 2 
        weeks.

``SEC. 15324. DISTRICT HIRING OF GLENN FELLOWS.

    ``A school district that hires a John Glenn fellow who has 
successfully completed the John Glenn Academy Fellowship program 
supported under this subpart shall receive $10,000 in Federal funds to 
assist in the hiring of such fellow for a period of 3 academic years.

``SEC. 15325. APPROPRIATIONS.

    ``There are authorized to be appropriated $120,000,000 for fiscal 
year 2001 and such sums as may be necessary for each of the 4 
succeeding fiscal years to carry out the provisions of this subpart.

           ``PART D--NATIONAL CLEARINGHOUSE OF BEST PRACTICES

``SEC. 15401. PROGRAM AUTHORIZED.

    ``The Secretary shall establish and operate a National 
Clearinghouse of Best Practices to coordinate successful and proven 
professional development opportunities for teachers, collect and 
disseminate curricular materials, and undertake other activities to 
encourage teacher interest and involvement in professional development, 
particularly for mathematics and science teachers of grades 7 through 
12.

``SEC. 15402. APPROPRIATIONS.

    ``There are authorized to be appropriated $5,000,000 for fiscal 
year 2001 and such sums as may be necessary for each of the 4 
succeeding 4 years to carry out the provisions of this part.

     ``PART E--PROGRAM TO IMPROVE SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS EDUCATION

``SEC. 15501. STATEMENT OF PURPOSE.

    ``The purpose of this part is to improve the quality and focus 
placed on mathematics and science education, to help all students 
increase achievement in these subjects, and to encourage more students 
to enter into the fields of mathematics, science, and technology.

``SEC. 15502. STATE IMPROVEMENT GRANTS.

    ``The Secretary shall award grants, subject to the availability of 
appropriations, to States submitting an application in accordance with 
section 15505 to reform and improve the quality of mathematics and 
science education and to encourage more students to focus their studies 
on these areas of education.

``SEC. 15503. ALLOCATION.

    From the funds made available under section 15510, the Secretary 
shall allot to each State an amount which bears the same ratio to the 
amount of such made available as the school-age population of the State 
bears to the school-age population of all States.

``SEC. 15504. MATCHING FUND BY STATE.

    ``In order to receive funding under this part, a State shall 
provide assurances that it will provide non-Federal funds of not less 
than 50 percent of the cost of providing a program under this part.

``SEC. 15505. APPLICATION.

    ``The State shall submit the application to the Secretary at such 
time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary 
may reasonably require. Each application under this section shall 
include, at a minimum, the following:
            ``(1) A description of how the State will comply with the 
        requirements of this part.
            ``(2) A description of the plan to be used by the State to 
        improve the quality and achievement of its students in 
        mathematics and science education.
            ``(3) An assurance that the State will require each local 
        educational agency and school receiving funds under this part 
        to publicly report their annual progress on improving 
        mathematics, science, and technology education. If the local 
        educational agency or school is already required to file a 
        `report card' or assessment report, the information can be 
        included with that information.
            ``(4) A description of how the State will hold local 
        educational agencies and schools accountable for making annual 
        gains in mathematics and science education.
            ``(5) A description of how the State will partner with 
        industry and with institutions of higher education to achieve 
        the goals of its plan to improve mathematics and science 
        education.

``SEC. 15506. APPLICATION SUBMISSION.

    ``A State application submitted to the Secretary under this part 
shall be approved by the Secretary unless the Secretary makes a written 
determination, not later than 90 days after receiving the application, 
that the application violates the provisions of this part.

``SEC. 15507. AUTHORIZED USES OF FUNDS.

    ``Grant funds made available under this part may be used by the 
State for--
            ``(1) setting high standards for mathematics, science, and 
        technology education, such as the standards established in 
        Project 2061 by the American Association for the Advancement of 
        Science;
            ``(2) establishing advanced placement classes in 
        mathematics, science, and technology;
            ``(3) developing after-school activities designed to 
        encourage interest in mathematics, science, and technology;
            ``(4) developing summer programs for students designed to 
        encourage interest in and to develop and improve upon skills in 
        mathematics, science, and technology;
            ``(5) developing internship programs for students with 
        local businesses or educational institutions in the areas of 
        mathematics, science, and technology;
            ``(6) establishing a State public high school of 
        mathematics, science, and technology for gifted students from 
        the State; and
            ``(7) providing scholarships or interest-free loans for 
        students majoring in mathematics, science, or technology in 
        institutions of higher education in the State.

``SEC. 15508. ACCOUNTABILITY.

    ``A State shall report yearly to the Secretary regarding the use of 
grant funds, the progress made in meeting their objectives as 
stipulated in their application for funds, and whether students' 
performance in mathematics, science, and technology has increased as 
measured by assessment techniques recognized in the field of education 
and accepted by the Secretary.

``SEC. 15509. ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS PROGRAM.

    ``(a) Awards Program.--Each State receiving a grant under this part 
may establish a program to make academic achievement awards to 
recognize and financially reward public schools served under this part 
that have significantly raised the achievement of students in 
mathematics and science education.
    ``(b) Achievement Awards Funds.--For the purpose of carrying out 
this section, each State receiving a grant under this part may reserve 
not more than 30 percent of such funding for academic achievement 
awards. The amount reserved must be expended not later than 3 years 
after receipt. If the amount reserved is not expended within 3 years, 
such funds shall be used for activities described in section 15507.

``SEC. 15510. APPROPRIATIONS.

    ``There are authorized to be appropriated $1,000,000,000 for fiscal 
years 2001 and such sums as may be necessary for each of the 4 
succeeding fiscal years to carry out the provisions of this part.

         ``PART F--EQUITY IN MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE EDUCATION

``SEC. 15601. STATEMENT OF PURPOSE.

    ``The purpose of this part is to narrow any achievement gap that 
exists between Caucasian and minority students and between boys and 
girls in mathematics, science, and technology education.

                 ``Subpart 1--Achievement Equity Grants

``SEC. 15611. PROGRAM AUTHORIZED.

    ``(a) In General.--The Secretary is authorized to provide grants to 
local educational agencies to provide subgrants to elementary and 
secondary schools--
            ``(1) to increase the achievement of minority students in 
        mathematics and science;
            ``(2) to encourage the ongoing interest of minority 
        students in mathematics, science, and technology; and
            ``(3) to prepare minority students to pursue undergraduate 
        and graduate degrees and careers in mathematics, science, or 
        technology.
    ``(b) Eligibility.--To be eligible to receive a grant under this 
subpart, a local educational agency shall submit an application to the 
Secretary at such time, in such form, and containing such information 
as the Secretary may reasonably require.

``SEC. 15612. CONTENTS OF APPLICATION.

    ``The application referred to in section 15611 shall contain, at a 
minimum, the following:
            ``(1) A specific program description, including the content 
        of the program and the research and models used to design the 
        program.
            ``(2) A description of the collaboration between elementary 
        and secondary schools to fulfill goals of the program.
            ``(3) An explanation regarding the recruitment and 
        selection of participants.
            ``(4) A description of the instructional and motivational 
        activities planned to be used.
            ``(5) An evaluation plan.

``SEC. 15613. SELECTION.

    ``The Secretary shall subject each application to competitive, 
merit review. In making a decision regarding whether to approve such 
application and provide funding under this subpart, the Secretary shall 
consider at a minimum--
            ``(1) the merits of the application;
            ``(2) the quality of service to be provided;
            ``(3) the programs to be administered with such funding; 
        and
            ``(4) the achievement scores of the students in that 
        particular area to be serviced.

``SEC. 15614. ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PROGRAM.

    ``(a) In General.--Local educational agencies shall select 
elementary schools to provide services that--
            ``(1) encourage minority students in grades 4 and higher to 
        enjoy and pursue studies in mathematics, science, and 
        technology;
            ``(2) acquaint minority students in grades 4 and higher 
        with careers in mathematics, science, and technology; and
            ``(3) educate the parents of minority students in grades 4 
        and higher about the difficulties faced by such students to 
        maintain an interest and desire to achieve in mathematics, 
        science, and technology and enlist the help of the parents in 
overcoming these difficulties.
    ``(b) Uses of Funds.--An elementary school that receives a subgrant 
under this subpart may use such funds for the following:
            ``(1) Tutoring in mathematics, science, and technology.
            ``(2) Mentoring relationships, both in-person and through 
        the Internet.
            ``(3) Payment of the costs of attending events and academic 
        programs in mathematics, science, and technology.
            ``(4) After-school activities designed to encourage the 
        interest of minorities in grades 4 and higher in mathematics, 
        science, and technology.
            ``(5) Summer programs designed to encourage interest in and 
        develop skills in mathematics, science, and technology.
            ``(6) Purchasing software designed for minority students or 
        designed to encourage the interest of such students in 
        mathematics, science, and technology.
            ``(7) Field trips to locations that educate and encourage 
        minority students' interest in mathematics, science, and 
        technology or that acquaint minorities with careers in 
        mathematics, science, and technology.
            ``(8) Purchasing and disseminating information to parents 
        of minority students in grades 4 and higher that will help 
        parents to encourage their child's interest in mathematics, 
        science, and technology.

``SEC. 15615. SECONDARY SCHOOL PROGRAM.

    ``(a) In General.--Local educational agencies shall select 
secondary schools to provide services that--
            ``(1) encourage minority students in grades 9 and higher to 
        major in mathematics, science, and technology in a 
        postsecondary institution;
            ``(2) provide academic advice and assistance in high school 
        course selection;
            ``(3) encourage minority students in grades 9 and higher to 
        plan for careers in mathematics, science, and technology; and
            ``(4) educate the parents of minority students in grades 9 
        and higher about the difficulties faced by such students to 
        maintain an interest and desire to achieve in mathematics, 
        science, and technology and enlist the help of the parents in 
        overcoming these difficulties.
    ``(b) Uses of Funds.--A secondary school that receives a subgrant 
under this subpart may use such funds for the following:
            ``(1) Tutoring in mathematics, science, and technology.
            ``(2) Mentoring relationships, both in-person and through 
        the Internet.
            ``(3) Paying the costs of attending events and academic 
        programs in mathematics, science, and technology.
            ``(4) Establishing internships in mathematics, science, or 
        technology either in local industry or at an institution of 
        higher education.
            ``(5) After-school activities designed to encourage the 
        interest of minority students in grades 9 and higher in 
        mathematics, science, and technology, including the cost of the 
        portion of a staff salary to supervise such activities.
            ``(6) Summer programs designed to encourage interest in and 
        develop skills in mathematics, science, and technology.
            ``(7) Purchasing software designed for minority students, 
        or designed to encourage the interest of such students in 
        mathematics, science, and technology.
            ``(8) Field trips to locations that educate and encourage 
        the interest of minority students in mathematics, science, and 
        technology or that acquaint such students with careers in 
        mathematics, science, and technology.
            ``(9) Visits to institutions of higher education to 
        acquaint minority students with college-level programs in 
        mathematics, science, or technology, and to meet with educators 
        and minority college students who will encourage minority high 
        school students to pursue degrees in mathematics, science, or 
        technology.

``SEC. 15616. APPROPRIATIONS.

    ``There are authorized to be appropriated $500,000,000 for fiscal 
year 2001 and such sums as may be necessary for each of the 4 
succeeding fiscal years to carry out the provisions of this subpart.

                   ``Subpart 2--Gender Equity Grants

``SEC. 15621. PROGRAM AUTHORIZED.

    ``(a) Establishment.--The Secretary shall establish a grant 
program, subject to the availability of appropriations, to narrow the 
achievement gap that currently exists between boys and girls in 
mathematics, science, and technology education.
    ``(b) Program Authorized.--The Secretary is authorized to provide 
grants to local educational agencies to provide subgrants to public 
elementary and secondary schools to encourage the ongoing interest of 
girls in mathematics, science, and technology and to prepare girls to 
pursue undergraduate and graduate degrees and careers in mathematics, 
science, or technology.
    ``(c) Eligibility.--To be eligible to receive a grant under this 
subpart, a local educational agency shall submit an application to the 
Secretary at such time, in such form, and containing such information 
as the Secretary may reasonably require.

``SEC. 15622. CONTENTS OF APPLICATION.

    ``The application referred to in section 15621 shall contain, at a 
minimum, the following:
            ``(1) A specific program description, including the content 
        of the program and the research and models used to design the 
        program.
            ``(2) A description of the collaboration between elementary 
        and secondary schools to fulfill goals of the program.
            ``(3) An explanation regarding the recruitment and 
        selection of participants.
            ``(4) A description of the instructional and motivational 
        activities planned to be used.
            ``(5) An evaluation plan.

``SEC. 15623. SELECTION.

    ``The Secretary shall subject each application to competitive, 
merit review. In making a decision regarding whether to approve such 
application and provide funding under this subpart, the Secretary shall 
consider at a minimum--
            ``(1) the merits of the application;
            ``(2) the quality of service to be provided;
            ``(3) the programs to be administered with such funding; 
        and
            ``(4) the achievement scores of the students in that 
        particular service area.

``SEC. 15624. ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PROGRAM.

    ``(a) In General.--Local educational agencies shall select 
elementary schools to provide services that--
            ``(1) encourage girls in grades 4 and higher to enjoy and 
        pursue studies in mathematics, science, and technology;
            ``(2) acquaint girls in grades 4 and higher with careers in 
        mathematics, science, and technology; and
            ``(3) educate the parents of girls in grades 4 and higher 
        about the difficulties faced by girls to maintain an interest 
        and desire to achieve in mathematics, science, and technology 
        and enlist the help of the parents in overcoming these 
        difficulties.
    ``(b) Uses of Funds.--An elementary school that receives a subgrant 
under this subpart may use such funds for the following:
            ``(1) Tutoring in reading, mathematics, science, and 
        technology.
            ``(2) Mentoring relationships, both in-person and through 
        the Internet.
            ``(3) After-school activities designed to encourage the 
        interest of girls in grades 4 and higher in mathematics, 
        science, and technology.
            ``(4) Summer programs designed to encourage interest in and 
        develop skills in mathematics, science, and technology.
            ``(5) Purchasing software designed for girls, or designed 
        to encourage girls' interest in mathematics, science, and 
        technology.
            ``(6) Field trips to locations that educate and encourage 
        girls' interest in mathematics, science, and technology or that 
        acquaint girls with careers in mathematics, science, and 
        technology.
            ``(7) Purchasing and disseminating information to parents 
        of girls in grades 4 and higher that will help parents to 
        encourage their daughters' interest in mathematics, science, 
        and technology.

``SEC. 15625. SECONDARY SCHOOL PROGRAM.

    ``(a) In General.--Local educational agencies shall select 
secondary schools to provide services that--
            ``(1) encourage girls in grades 9 and higher to major in 
        mathematics, science, and technology in a postsecondary 
        institution;
            ``(2) provide academic advice and assistance in high school 
        course selection;
            ``(3) encourage girls in grades 9 and higher to plan for 
        careers in mathematics, science, or technology; and
            ``(4) educate the parents of girls in grades 9 and higher 
        about the difficulties faced by girls to maintain an interest 
        and desire to achieve in mathematics, science, and technology 
        and enlist the help of the parents in overcoming these 
        difficulties.
    ``(b) Uses of Funds.--A secondary school that receives a subgrant 
under this subpart may use such funds for the following:
            ``(1) Tutoring in mathematics, science, and technology.
            ``(2) Mentoring relationships, both in-person and through 
        the Internet.
            ``(3) Paying 50 percent of the cost of an internship in 
        mathematics, science, or technology.
            ``(4) After-school activities designed to encourage the 
        interest of girls in grades 9 and higher in mathematics, 
        science, and technology, including the cost of that portion of 
        a staff salary to supervise these activities.
            ``(5) Summer programs designed to encourage interest in and 
        develop skills in mathematics, science, and technology.
            ``(6) Purchasing software designed for girls, or designed 
        to encourage girls' interest in mathematics, science, and 
        technology.
            ``(7) Field trips to locations that educate and encourage 
        girls' interest in mathematics, science, and technology or that 
        acquaint girls with careers in mathematics, science, and 
        technology.
            ``(8) Visits to institutions of higher education to 
        acquaint girls with college-level programs in mathematics, 
        science, or technology, and to meet with educators and female 
        college students who will encourage them to pursue degrees in 
        mathematics, science, or technology.

``SEC. 15626. APPROPRIATIONS.

    ``There are authorized to be appropriated $500,000,000 for fiscal 
year 2001 and such sums as may be necessary for each of the 4 
succeeding fiscal years to carry out the provisions of this subpart.''.

SEC. 4. CREDIT FOR BUSINESSES THAT EMPLOY SCIENCE, MATHEMATICS, AND 
              TECHNOLOGY TEACHERS IN SUMMER FELLOWSHIPS THAT ARE 
              RELATED TO THEIR FIELDS OF TEACHING.

    (a) In General.--Subpart D of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 
of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (relating to business related 
credits) is amended by adding at the end the following new section:

``SEC. 45D. EMPLOYMENT OF SCIENCE, MATHEMATICS, AND TECHNOLOGY TEACHERS 
              IN SUMMER FELLOWSHIPS THAT ARE RELATED TO THEIR FIELDS OF 
              TEACHING.

    ``(a) In General.--For purposes of section 38, the summer 
fellowship credit determined under this section for the taxable year is 
an amount equal to the qualified summer fellowship expenses of the 
taxpayer for such taxable year.
    ``(b) Maximum Credit.--The credit determined under this section for 
any taxable with respect to qualified summer fellowship expenses 
attributable to an eligible teacher shall not exceed $10,000.
    ``(c) Qualified Summer Fellowship Expenses.--For purposes of this 
section--
            ``(1) In general.--The term `qualified summer fellowship 
        expenses' means any amount paid or incurred to carry out a 
        qualified summer fellowship program of the taxpayer but only to 
        the extent that such amount is attributable to the 
        participation in such program of any eligible teacher, 
        including amounts paid to such a teacher as a stipend while 
        participating in such program.
            ``(2) Qualified summer fellowship program.--The term 
        `qualified summer fellowship program' means any program--
                    ``(A) which is established jointly by--
                            ``(i) a taxpayer engaged in a trade or 
                        business within an area of science, 
                        mathematics, or technology, and
                            ``(ii) an institution of higher education 
                        or a John Glenn Academy (within the meaning of 
                        part C of title 15 of the Elementary and 
                        Secondary Education Act of 1965),
                    ``(B) under which eligible teachers receive for at 
                least 6 weeks--
                            ``(i) training to enhance their teaching 
                        skills in the areas of science, mathematics, or 
                        technology, or
                            ``(ii) otherwise improve their knowledge in 
                        such areas, and
                    ``(C) which incorporates ways to apply the 
                fellowship experience to the classroom.
            ``(3) Eligible teacher.--The term `eligible teacher' means 
        any individual--
                    ``(A) who is a teacher in grades K-12 at a public 
                educational organization described in section 
                170(b)(1)(A)(ii) which is located in the United States, 
                and
                    ``(B) whose teaching responsibilities at such 
                school include, or are likely to include, any course in 
                the areas of science, mathematics, or technology.
    ``(d) Denial of Double Benefit.--No deduction shall be allowed 
under this chapter for any amount allowed as a credit under this 
section.''.
    (b) Conforming Amendments.--
            (1) Section 38(b) of such Code is amended--
                    (A) by striking ``plus'' at the end of paragraph 
                (11),
                    (B) by striking the period at the end of paragraph 
                (12), and inserting ``, plus'', and
                    (C) by adding at the end the following new 
                paragraph:
            ``(13) the summer fellowship credit determined under 
        section 45D.''.
            (2) Subsection (d) of section 39 of such Code (relating to 
        carryback and carryforward of unused credits) is amended by 
        adding at the end the following new paragraph:
            ``(9) No carryback of section 45d credit before enactment 
        of credit.--No portion of the unused business credit for any 
        taxable year which is attributable to the credit determined 
        under section 45D may be carried back to a taxable year 
        beginning before the date of the enactment of this 
        paragraph.''.
            (3) The table of sections for subpart D of part IV of 
        subchapter A of chapter 1 of such Code is amended by adding at 
        the end the following new item:

                              ``Sec. 45D. Employment of science, 
                                        mathematics, and technology 
                                        teachers in summer fellowships 
                                        that are related to their 
                                        fields of teaching.''.
    (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall 
apply to taxable years beginning after the date of the enactment of 
this Act.

SEC. 5. FAIR MARKET VALUE DEDUCTION FOR CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS OF 
              SCIENCE, MATHEMATICS, OR TECHNOLOGY EQUIPMENT TO PUBLIC 
              ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS.

    (a) In General.--Subsection (e) of section 170 of the Internal 
Revenue Code of 1986 (relating to certain contributions of ordinary 
income and capital gain property) is amended by adding at the end the 
following new paragraph:
            ``(7) Special rule for contributions of science, 
        mathematics, or technology equipment for public elementary or 
        secondary school purposes.--
                    ``(A) In general.--Paragraph (1) shall not apply to 
                a qualified public elementary or secondary educational 
                contribution.
                    ``(B) Qualified public elementary or secondary 
                educational contribution.--For purposes of this 
                paragraph, the term `qualified public elementary or 
                secondary educational contribution' means a charitable 
                contribution by a corporation of any science, 
                mathematics or technology equipment, but only if--
                            ``(i) the contribution is to a public 
                        educational organization described in 
                        subsection (b)(1)(A)(ii),
                            ``(ii) the contribution is made not later 
                        than 2 years after the date the taxpayer 
                        acquired the property (or in the case of 
                        property constructed by the taxpayer, the date 
                        the construction of the property is 
                        substantially completed),
                            ``(iii) the original use of the property is 
                        by the donee,
                            ``(iv) substantially all of the use of the 
                        property by the donee is for use within the 
                        United States for educational purposes in any 
                        of the grades K-12 that are related to the 
                        purpose or function of the donee,
                            ``(v) the property is not transferred by 
                        the donee in exchange for money, other 
                        property, or services, except for shipping, 
                        installation and transfer costs,
                            ``(vi) the property will fit productively 
                        into the donee's education plan, and
                            ``(vii) the donee's use and disposition of 
                        the property will be in accordance with the 
                        provisions of clauses (iv) and (v).
                    ``(C) Special rule relating to construction of 
                property.--For the purposes of this paragraph, the 
                rules of paragraph (4)(C) shall apply.
                    ``(D) Definitions.--For the purposes of this 
                paragraph--
                            ``(i) Science, mathematics or technology 
                        equipment.--The term `science, mathematics or 
                        technology equipment' means--
                                    ``(I) any equipment to be used in 
                                the teaching of science, mathematics, 
                                or technology course, and
                                    ``(II) any other technology 
                                equipment.
                            ``(ii) Corporation.--The term `corporation' 
                        has the meaning given to such term by paragraph 
                        (4)(D).''
    (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall apply 
to contributions made after the date of the enactment of this Act.
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