    [United States Statutes at Large, Volume 132, 115th Congress, 2nd Session]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

    Public Law 115-410
    115th Congress

    An Act

    To reauthorize the Museum and Library Services Act. <>

    Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
    United States of America in Congress assembled, <>
    SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; REFERENCES.

    (a) Short Title <> .--This Act may be cited
    as the ``Museum and Library Services Act of 2018''.

    (b) References.--Except as otherwise expressly provided, whenever in
    this Act an amendment or repeal is expressed in terms of an amendment
    to, or repeal of, a section or other provision, the reference shall be
    considered to be made to a section or other provision of the Museum and
    Library Services Act (20 U.S.C. 9101 et seq.).
    SEC. 2. GENERAL DEFINITIONS.

    Section 202 (20 U.S.C. 9101) is amended--
    (1) in paragraph (2), by striking ``means the skills
    associated with using technology to enable users to find,
    evaluate, organize, create, and communicate information.'' and
    inserting ``means the skills associated with--
    ``(A) using technology to enable users to find,
    evaluate, organize, create, and communicate information;
    and
    ``(B) developing digital citizenship and the
    responsible use of technology.''; and
    (2) in paragraph (5), by striking ``by the Secretary of the
    Interior''.
    SEC. 3. DIRECTOR OF THE INSTITUTE.

    Section 204 (20 U.S.C. 9103) is amended--
    (1) in subsection (a)(2), by inserting ``, except that if a
    successor to the Director has not been appointed by the
    President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, as
    of the date of expiration of the Director's term, the Director
    may serve for not more than 1 additional year or until a
    successor is appointed and confirmed, whichever is earlier''
    before the period;
    (2) in subsection (f)--
    (A) by striking paragraph (1) and inserting the
    following:
    ``(1) programs and activities under the Elementary and
    Secondary Education Act of 1965 (including programs and
    activities under subparts 2 and 3 of part B of title II, and
    parts A and B of title IV, of such Act);''; and

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    (B) by striking paragraph (4) and inserting the
    following:
    ``(4) Federal programs and activities that increase the
    capacity of libraries and museums to act as partners in
    supporting economic and community development, providing
    education and research, improving digital literacy skills,
    strengthening financial literacy and other types of literacy
    skills, and enhancing public safety and health awareness.''; and
    (3) in subsection (g)--
    (A) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by
    striking ``Humanities, and the Director of the Office of
    Management and Budget,'' and inserting ``Humanities, the
    Director of the Office of Management and Budget, the
    Secretary of Commerce, the Secretary of Veterans
    Affairs, the Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of
    Homeland Security, the Secretary of Agriculture, the
    Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation for National
    and Community Service, the Librarian of Congress, the
    Archivist of the United States, and the Director of the
    United States Government Publishing Office,'';
    (B) by striking paragraph (1) and inserting the
    following:
    ``(1) initiatives, materials, technology, or research to
    support education, workforce development, economic and business
    development, and related activities and services undertaken by
    libraries;''; and
    (C) in paragraph (3), by striking ``or technology''
    and inserting ``technology, or research''.
    SEC. 4. NATIONAL MUSEUM AND LIBRARY SERVICES BOARD.

    Section 207(b) (20 U.S.C. 9105a(b)) is amended--
    (1) in paragraph (2)(A)(i)(II), by inserting ``, including
    rural communities'' after ``underserved communities'';
    (2) in paragraph (3), in the first sentence--
    (A) by inserting ``, and the needs of,'' after
    ``persons from''; and
    (B) by inserting ``, including rural areas'' after
    ``United States'';
    (3) in paragraph (4), by striking ``and the Deputy Director
    of the Office of Museum Services'' and inserting ``the Deputy
    Director of the Office of Museum Services, and the General
    Counsel of the Institute'';
    (4) by redesignating subsections (f) through (i) as
    subsections (g) through (j), respectively; and
    (5) by inserting after subsection (e) the following:

    ``(f) Secretary.--The General Counsel of the Institute shall serve
    as Secretary of the Museum and Library Services Board.''.
    SEC. 5. POLICY RESEARCH, DATA COLLECTION, ANALYSIS AND MODELING,
    EVALUATION, AND DISSEMINATION.

    Section 210 (20 U.S.C. 9108) is amended--
    (1) by striking the section heading and inserting the
    following:
    ``SEC. 210. POLICY RESEARCH, DATA COLLECTION, ANALYSIS AND
    MODELING, EVALUATION, AND
    DISSEMINATION.'';
    (2) by redesignating subsection (f) as subsection (g);

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    (3) by striking subsections (a) through (e) and inserting
    the following:

    ``(a) In General.--The Director shall regularly support and conduct,
    as appropriate, policy research, data collection, analysis and modeling,
    evaluation, and dissemination of information to extend and improve the
    Nation's museum, library, and information services.
    ``(b) Objectives.--The objectives of the policy research, data
    collection, analysis and modeling, evaluation, and dissemination of
    information carried out under this section include the following:
    ``(1) To enhance and expand the capacity of museums,
    libraries, and information services to anticipate, respond to,
    and meet the evolving needs of communities and the public,
    including by identifying trends and developments that may impact
    the need for and delivery of services.
    ``(2) To provide information and data on the role, value,
    and impact of museum, library, and information resources,
    including the identification of trends and potential gaps in the
    availability and use of museum and library services by their
    communities and the public.
    ``(3) To measure the effectiveness of museums, libraries,
    and information services throughout the United States, including
    the impact of Federal programs authorized under this Act.
    ``(4) To identify indicators and outcomes that can be used
    to create enhancements to the efficiency and efficacy of museum,
    library, and information services.
    ``(5) To promote advancement and growth in museum, library,
    and information services through sharing of best practices and
    effective strategies in order to better serve the people of the
    United States.
    ``(6) To facilitate planning for, and building of,
    institutional capacity in order to improve--
    ``(A) museum, library, and information services at
    the national, State, local, and regional levels; and
    ``(B) international communications and cooperative
    networks.
    ``(7) To support and enhance collaborative professional
    networks and consortia that use shared, meaningful, and
    actionable data analysis and modeling to advance museum,
    library, and information services and address community needs.

    ``(c) Authority To Contract and Enter Into Other Arrangements.--
    <> The Director is authorized to enter into grants,
    contracts, cooperative agreements, and other arrangements with Federal
    agencies, public and private organizations, and other entities with
    expertise the Director determines appropriate, to further the objectives
    described in subsection (b) and to carry out the responsibilities under
    subsection (f).

    ``(d) Consultation and Public Engagement.--In carrying out
    subsection (a) and in furtherance of the objectives described in
    subsection (b), the Director--
    ``(1) shall conduct ongoing collaboration (as determined
    appropriate by the Director) and consult with--
    ``(A) State library administrative agencies; and
    ``(B) National, State, tribal, and regional museum
    and library organizations; and
    ``(2) may also collaborate or consult with--

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    ``(A) cooperative networks of geographic- or
    discipline-based museums and libraries; and
    ``(B) other applicable agencies, organizations
    (including international organizations), entities
    (including entities with expertise in the fields of data
    collection, analysis and modeling, and evaluation), and
    community stakeholders.

    ``(e) Assistance to Museums and Libraries.--The Director shall
    provide technical support and assistance (and other resources, to the
    extent practicable) to ensure consistency in data reporting and help the
    museum and library fields with meeting the objectives of this section.
    ``(f) Dissemination.--
    ``(1) In general.--Each year, the Director shall widely
    disseminate, as appropriate to further the objectives described
    in subsection (b)--
    ``(A) the results, data, reports, findings, studies,
    surveys, and other information obtained under this
    section;
    ``(B) the means and approaches by which the
    objectives described in subsection (b) were
    accomplished; and
    ``(C) information regarding the manner and extent to
    which collaboration and consultation were conducted, as
    required by subsection (d).
    ``(2) Formats to be used.--The information described in
    paragraph (1) shall be shared in formats that facilitate access
    and ease of use and are searchable.''; and
    (4) in subsection (g)(1), as redesignated by paragraph (2)--
    (A) by striking ``fiscal year 2011'' and inserting
    ``each of the fiscal years 2020 through 2025''; and
    (B) by striking ``and such sums as may be necessary
    for each of the fiscal years 2012 through 2016''.
    SEC. 6. ADMINISTRATIVE FUNDS.

    Section 210C (20 U.S.C. 9111) is amended--
    (1) by striking ``a total of 7 percent of the funds'' and
    inserting ``$17,000,000 of the total funds''; and
    (2) by striking ``sections 210(f), 214, and 275'' and
    inserting ``sections 210(g), 214, and 276''.
    SEC. 7. PURPOSE RELATING TO LIBRARY SERVICES AND TECHNOLOGY.

    Section 212 (20 U.S.C. 9121) is amended--
    (1) in paragraph (1), by inserting ``, education,'' after
    ``library'';
    (2) by striking paragraph (5) and inserting the following:
    ``(5) to promote literacy, education, and lifelong learning,
    including by building learning partnerships with school
    libraries in our Nation's schools, including tribal schools, and
    developing resources, capabilities, and programs in support of
    State, tribal, and local efforts to offer a well-rounded
    educational experience to all students;'';
    (3) by redesignating paragraphs (6) through (9) as
    paragraphs (8) through (11), respectively;
    (4) by inserting after paragraph (5) the following:
    ``(6) to enable libraries to develop services that meet the
    needs of communities throughout the Nation, including people of
    diverse geographic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds,
    individuals with disabilities, residents of rural and urban
    areas, Native Americans, military families, veterans, and
    caregivers;

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    ``(7) to enable libraries to serve as anchor institutions to
    support community revitalization through enhancing and expanding
    the services and resources provided by libraries, including
    those services and resources relating to workforce development,
    economic and business development, critical thinking skills,
    health information, digital literacy skills, financial literacy
    and other types of literacy skills, and new and emerging
    technology;'';
    (5) in paragraph (8), as redesignated by paragraph (3), by
    inserting ``, including those from diverse and underrepresented
    backgrounds,'' after ``professionals'';
    (6) in paragraph (10), as redesignated by paragraph (3), by
    striking ``and'' after the semicolon;
    (7) in paragraph (11), as redesignated by paragraph (3), by
    striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and
    (8) by adding at the end the following:
    ``(12) to encourage, support, and disseminate model programs
    of library and museum collaboration.''.
    SEC. 8. DEFINITION OF LIBRARY.

    Section 213(1) (20 U.S.C. 9122(1)) is amended--
    (1) by redesignating subparagraphs (C) through (E) as
    subparagraphs (D) through (F); and
    (2) by inserting after subparagraph (B) the following:
    ``(C) a tribal library;''.
    SEC. 9. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS FOR LIBRARY SERVICES AND
    TECHNOLOGY.

    Section 214(a) (20 U.S.C. 9123(a)) is amended--
    (1) in paragraph (1), by striking ``fiscal year 2011 and
    such sums as may be necessary for each of the fiscal years 2012
    through 2016'' and inserting ``each of the fiscal years 2020
    through 2025''; and
    (2) in paragraph (2), by striking ``fiscal year 2011 and
    such sums as may be necessary for each of the fiscal years 2012
    through 2016'' and inserting ``each of the fiscal years 2020
    through 2025''.
    SEC. 10. RESERVATIONS AND ALLOTMENTS.

    Section 221 (20 U.S.C. 9131) is amended--
    (1) in subsection (a)(1)(A), by striking ``1.75'' and
    inserting ``2.25''; and
    (2) in subsection (b)(3), by striking subparagraph (C) and
    inserting the following:
    ``(C) Exception.--
    ``(i) In general.--Notwithstanding
    subparagraph (A), if the sum appropriated under
    the authority of section 214 and not reserved
    under subsection (a) for any fiscal year exceeds
    the aggregate of the allotments for all States
    under this subsection for fiscal year 2019--
    ``(I) the minimum allotment for each
    State otherwise receiving a minimum
    allotment of $680,000 under subparagraph
    (A) shall be increased to $1,000,000;
    and
    ``(II) the minimum allotment for
    each State otherwise receiving a minimum
    allotment of

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    $60,000 under subparagraph (A) shall be
    increased to $100,000.
    ``(ii) Insufficient funds to award alternative
    minimum.--If the sum appropriated under the
    authority of section 214 and not reserved under
    subsection (a) for any fiscal year exceeds the
    aggregate of the allotments for all States under
    this subsection for fiscal year 2019, yet is
    insufficient to fully satisfy the requirement of
    clause (i), such excess amount shall first be
    allotted among the States described in clause
    (i)(I) so as to increase equally the minimum
    allotment for each such State above $680,000.
    After the requirement of clause (i)(I) is fully
    satisfied for any fiscal year, any remainder of
    such excess amount shall be allotted among the
    States described in clause (i)(II) so as to
    increase equally the minimum allotment for each
    such State above $60,000.''.
    SEC. 11. STATE PLANS.

    Section 224(b)(6) (20 U.S.C. 9134(b)(6)) is amended--
    (1) by striking subparagraph (A) and inserting the
    following:
    ``(A) programs and activities under the Elementary
    and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (including programs
    and activities under subparts 2 and 3 of part B of title
    II, and parts A and B of title IV, of such Act);'';
    (2) in subparagraph (C)--
    (A) in clause (i), by striking ``and'' after the
    semicolon; and
    (B) by adding at the end the following:
    ``(iii) the activities carried out by the
    State in support of adult education and literacy
    under title II of such Act; and''; and
    (3) in subparagraph (D)--
    (A) by inserting ``, business,'' after ``economic'';
    and
    (B) by striking ``and health information'' and
    inserting ``, health information, critical thinking
    skills, digital literacy skills, financial literacy and
    other types of literacy skills''.
    SEC. 12. GRANTS TO STATES.

    Section 231(a) (20 U.S.C. 9141(a)) is amended--
    (1) in paragraph (1)--
    (A) by inserting ``(including new and emerging
    technology)'' after ``formats''; and
    (B) by striking ``workforce development, and digital
    literacy skills'' and inserting ``workforce development,
    economic and business development, health information,
    critical thinking skills, digital literacy skills, and
    financial literacy and other types of literacy skills'';
    (2) in paragraph (3)(B), by inserting ``, including those
    from diverse and underrepresented backgrounds,'' after
    ``professionals''; and
    (3) in paragraph (4), by inserting ``, tribes,'' after
    ``agencies''.
    SEC. 13. STATE ADVISORY COUNCILS.

    Section 251 (20 U.S.C. 9151) is amended--
    (1) by inserting ``tribal,'' after ``public,''; and

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    (2) by striking ``and libraries serving individuals with
    disabilities'' and inserting ``and libraries serving people of
    diverse geographic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds,
    individuals with disabilities, residents of rural and urban
    areas, Native Americans, military families, veterans, and
    caregivers''.
    SEC. 14. NATIONAL LEADERSHIP ACTIVITIES.

    Section 262 (20 U.S.C. 9162) is amended--
    (1) in subsection (a)--
    (A) in the matter preceding paragraph (1)--
    (i) by striking ``of awarding grants or
    entering into contracts or cooperative
    agreements''; and
    (ii) by striking ``museums'' and all that
    follows through ``activities that may include--''
    and inserting ``museums, including by carrying out
    activities such as--'';
    (B) in paragraph (2)(A), by inserting ``and
    emerging'' after ``new'';
    (C) by redesignating paragraph (4) as paragraph (5);
    and
    (D) by striking paragraph (3) and inserting the
    following:
    ``(3) conserving, preserving, and digitizing library
    materials and resources, giving priority to projects emphasizing
    coordination, optimizing conditions for storage and future use,
    offering staff training, avoiding duplication, and providing
    access by researchers beyond the institution or library entity
    undertaking the project;
    ``(4) enhancing the ability of libraries to provide services
    to affected communities in the event of an emergency or disaster
    through--
    ``(A) the development of national, regional,
    statewide, or local emergency and disaster management
    plans that--
    ``(i) address communication and coordination
    of information and services for affected
    communities; and
    ``(ii) ensure the preservation of knowledge
    and library collections; and
    ``(B) the implementation of the emergency and
    disaster management plans described in subparagraph (A),
    or otherwise enabling libraries to provide services
    consistent with this Act to affected communities in the
    event of an emergency or disaster; and'';
    (2) in subsection (b)--
    (A) by striking paragraph (1) and inserting the
    following:
    ``(1) In general.--The Director may carry out the activities
    described in subsection (a) by entering into arrangements,
    including grants, contracts, cooperative agreements, and other
    forms of assistance, with libraries, library consortia and
    associations, institutions of higher education, museums, and
    other entities that the Director determines appropriate.''; and
    (B) in paragraph (2), by striking ``and cooperative
    agreements'' and inserting ``cooperative agreements, and
    other arrangements or forms of assistance''; and
    (3) in subsection (c)--

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    (A) by striking ``activities assisted under this
    section are administered'' and inserting the following:
    ``activities assisted under this section--
    ``(1) are administered'';
    (B) by striking ``experts.'' and inserting
    ``experts;''; and
    (C) by adding at the end the following:
    ``(2) reflect and serve a range of library types and
    geographically diverse areas;
    ``(3) include evaluation, analysis, and dissemination
    components; and
    ``(4) to the extent practicable, actively involve, have
    direct impact on, or provide future application in,
    libraries.''.
    SEC. 15. LAURA BUSH 21ST CENTURY LIBRARIAN PROGRAM.

    Section 264(a) (20 U.S.C. 9165) is amended--
    (1) in subsection (a)--
    (A) in paragraph (1)--
    (i) by inserting ``from diverse and
    underrepresented backgrounds'' after
    ``librarians''; and
    (ii) by striking ``middle'' through
    ``postsecondary'' and inserting ``at the middle
    school, high school, and postsecondary levels'';
    (B) in paragraph (2), by inserting ``from diverse
    and underrepresented backgrounds'' after ``library
    leaders''; and
    (C) by striking paragraph (3) and inserting the
    following:
    ``(3) enhancing the training and professional development of
    librarians and the library workforce to enable librarians and
    the library workforce to meet the needs of their communities,
    including those needs relating to education, lifelong learning,
    workforce development, economic and business development, health
    information, critical thinking skills, digital literacy skills,
    financial and other types of literacy skills, and new and
    emerging technology.''.
    SEC. 16. PURPOSE RELATING TO MUSEUM SERVICES.

    Section 272 (20 U.S.C. 9171) is amended--
    (1) by striking paragraph (1);
    (2) by redesignating paragraph (2) as paragraph (1);
    (3) by inserting after paragraph (1), as redesignated by
    paragraph (2), the following:
    ``(2) to encourage and support museums in carrying out their
    public service role of connecting the whole of society to the
    cultural, artistic, historical, natural, and scientific
    understandings that constitute our diverse heritage;'';
    (4) in paragraph (4), by inserting ``diverse'' before
    ``cultural'';
    (5) in paragraph (5), by striking ``as a result of their
    increasing use by the public'' and inserting ``as they serve
    their communities in new and different ways'';
    (6) in paragraph (8), by striking ``and'' after the
    semicolon;
    (7) in paragraph (9)--
    (A) by striking ``State level'' and inserting
    ``State and regional levels''; and
    (B) by striking the period at the end and inserting
    ``; and''; and
    (8) by adding at the end the following:

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    ``(10) to assist museums in their civic engagement efforts
    to ensure that every person in the United States has access to
    high-quality museum services.''.
    SEC. 17. MUSEUM SERVICES DEFINITIONS.

    Section 273(1) (20 U.S.C. 9172(1)) is amended--
    (1) by inserting ``, tribal,'' after ``public''; and
    (2) by inserting ``, cultural heritage,'' after
    ``educational''.
    SEC. 18. MUSEUM SERVICES ACTIVITIES.

    (a) In General.--Section 274(a) (20 U.S.C. 9173(a)) is amended--
    (1) by striking paragraph (2) and inserting the following:
    ``(2) supporting museums in building learning partnerships
    with the Nation's schools, including tribal schools, and
    developing museum resources, capabilities, and programs in
    support of State and local efforts to offer a well-rounded
    educational experience to all students;'';
    (2) in paragraph (3)--
    (A) in subparagraph (C), by striking ``and'' after
    the semicolon;
    (B) by redesignating subparagraph (D) as
    subparagraph (E); and
    (C) by inserting after subparagraph (C) the
    following:
    ``(D) curate, stabilize, and organize object-related
    information; and'';
    (3) by striking paragraph (7);
    (4) by redesignating paragraphs (5) and (6) as paragraphs
    (6) and (7), respectively;
    (5) by inserting after paragraph (4) the following:
    ``(5) creating shared technology tools and data resources,
    and developing museum staff training plans to improve and
    maximize museum services through organizations such as museum
    associations, professional networks, community-based
    organizations, and foundations, and through other collaborative
    mechanisms;'';
    (6) in paragraph (6), as redesignated by paragraph (4)--
    (A) by redesignating subparagraphs (C) through (E)
    as subparagraphs (D) through (F), respectively;
    (B) by inserting after subparagraph (B) the
    following:
    ``(C) institutions of higher education;'';
    (C) in subparagraph (D), as redesignated by
    subparagraph (A), by inserting ``tribal,'' after
    ``regional,'';
    (D) in subparagraph (E), as redesignated by
    subparagraph (A), by striking ``and'' after the
    semicolon;
    (E) in subparagraph (F), as redesignated by
    subparagraph (A), by inserting ``and'' after the
    semicolon; and
    (F) by adding at the end the following:
    ``(G) other relevant research and policy
    organizations;'';
    (7) by striking paragraph (7), as redesignated by paragraph
    (4), and inserting the following:
    ``(7) encouraging the use of new and emerging technologies
    and media, including new ways to disseminate information, engage
    varied audiences in experiential learning, and support teachers
    and students to enhance access to and engagement with museum
    collections, programs, and services;'';
    (8) by striking paragraph (8) and inserting the following:

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    ``(8) supporting museums in developing, carrying out, and
    providing programs and services that meet the needs of
    communities throughout the Nation, including people of diverse
    geographic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds, individuals
    with disabilities, residents of rural and urban areas, Native
    Americans, military families, veterans, and caregivers, and for
    State institutions;'';
    (9) in paragraph (10), by striking ``and'' after the
    semicolon;
    (10) in paragraph (11), by striking the period at the end
    and inserting a semicolon; and
    (11) by adding at the end the following:
    ``(12) enabling museums to serve as anchor institutions to
    support community revitalization and the creation of
    opportunities for advancement; and
    ``(13) developing public and private partnerships with other
    agencies and community-based organizations to expand and enhance
    museum services.''.

    (b) Services for Native Americans.--Section 274(d) (20 U.S.C.
    9173(d)) is amended by striking ``1.75 percent'' and inserting ``2.25
    percent''.
    (c) Technical Corrections and Conforming Amendments.--Section 274
    (20 U.S.C. 9173), as amended by subsections (a) and (b), is further
    amended--
    (1) in subsection (c)--
    (A) in paragraph (2), by inserting a period after
    ``United States''; and
    (B) in paragraph (3)--
    (i) in subparagraph (A), by striking
    ``technical'' and all that follows through the
    period and inserting ``technical assistance.'';
    and
    (ii) in subparagraph (B), by striking
    ``subparagraph (A)'' and all that follows through
    ``awards'' and inserting ``subparagraph (A).
    Subsequent awards''; and
    (2) in subsection (d), by striking ``section 275'' and
    inserting ``section 276''.
    SEC. 19. 21ST CENTURY MUSEUM PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM.

    Subtitle C (20 U.S.C. 9171 et seq.) is amended--
    (1) <>  by redesignating section 275 as
    section 276; and
    (2) by inserting after section 274 the following:
    ``SEC. 275. <>  21ST CENTURY MUSEUM
    PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM.

    ``(a) Purpose.--It is the purpose of this section to develop and
    enhance the diverse workforce of museum professionals in order to best
    anticipate and serve the needs of their local communities and the public
    by--
    ``(1) recruiting and educating future museum professionals
    from diverse and underrepresented backgrounds, including through
    encouraging middle or high school students and postsecondary
    students to pursue careers and build skills in museum services;
    ``(2) developing museum leaders from diverse and
    underrepresented backgrounds, including by increasing the
    capacity of institutions that offer early career and mid-career
    professional development, specialized training, and leadership
    programs that directly relate to museum studies and management;
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    ``(3) supporting the professional development of current
    museum professionals and the museum workforce to enable them to
    meet identified needs of their communities.

    ``(b) Activities.--From the amounts provided under section 276, the
    Director may enter into arrangements, including grants, contracts,
    cooperative agreements, and other forms of assistance, with museums,
    museum consortia and associations, institutions of higher education (as
    defined in section 264(b)), and other entities that the Director
    determines appropriate, for projects that further the purpose of this
    section, such as projects that--
    ``(1) increase the number of students from diverse and
    underrepresented backgrounds enrolled in graduate and
    undergraduate museum-related programs as well as other relevant
    programs offered through other education-focused entities, such
    as State and local governments, associations, and nonprofit
    organizations, in order to effectively prepare the students for,
    and retain the students in, careers in museum services;
    ``(2) recruit future museum professionals from diverse and
    underrepresented backgrounds, including efforts to attract
    promising middle school, high school, or postsecondary students
    to consider careers in museum services such as through offering
    paid internships, mentoring, and fellowship opportunities;
    ``(3) develop new or enhance current professional
    development and retention programs for museum professionals and
    the museum workforce, including through mid-career skill-
    building, mentoring, and fellowships, and by supporting the
    development of local and regional networks for those who may not
    have easy access to such opportunities; and
    ``(4) support and conduct research, needs assessments, pilot
    programs, and evaluation of education and professional
    development programs to explore successful approaches that can
    successfully recruit, prepare, educate, and retain the next
    generation of museum professionals.

    ``(c) Evaluation <> .--The Director shall
    establish procedures for reviewing and evaluating arrangements supported
    under this section.''.
    SEC. 20. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS FOR MUSEUM SERVICES.

    Section 276 (20 U.S.C. 9176), as redesignated by section 19(1), is
    amended--
    (1) in subsection (a), by striking ``fiscal year 2011 and
    such sums as may be necessary for each of the fiscal years 2012
    through 2016'' and inserting ``each of the fiscal years 2020
    through 2025''; and

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    (2) in subsection (c) by striking ``fiscal year 2011'' and
    inserting ``fiscal year 2020''.

    Approved December 31, 2018.

    LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--S. 3530:
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    CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 164 (2018):
    Dec. 4, considered and passed Senate.
    Dec. 19, considered and passed House.