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title: "20 U.S.C. § 3912"
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description: "Functional objectives; uses of funds"
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title_number: 20
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title_name: "EDUCATION"
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chapter_number: "52"
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chapter_name: "EDUCATION FOR ECONOMIC SECURITY"
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section: "3912"
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citation: "20 U.S.C. § 3912"
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# 20 U.S.C. § 3912 - Functional objectives; uses of funds
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## Text
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(a) In carrying out its science and engineering education responsibilities, the Foundation shall have the following functional objectives: public understanding of science and technology, faculty enhancement, student education and training, instructional development and instrumentation, and materials development and dissemination.
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(b) Funds under this subchapter shall, consistent with such functional objectives, be used for—
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(1) enhancement of public understanding of science and engineering through informal education activities using a variety of mediums such as broadcasting, museums, clubs, and amateur science societies;
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(2) development of new science and engineering faculty resources and talents;
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(3) enhancement of the quality of science and engineering instruction in colleges of teacher education;
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(4) development of four-year college faculty and instructors in high technology fields;
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(5) development of two-year community college faculty and instructors especially in high technology fields;
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(6) development of precollege mathematics, science and engineering education and training;
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(7) encouragement of potential students, including underrepresented and underserved populations, to pursue careers in mathematics, science, engineering, and critical foreign languages;
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(8) development of instructional instrumentation and systems for postsecondary technical, engineering, and scientific education; and
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(9) development of science, engineering, and education networks to aid in the development and dissemination of successful curricula, methods, and materials.
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(Pub. L. 98–377, title I, § 102, as added Pub. L. 99–159, title II, § 201, Nov. 22, 1985, 99 Stat. 894.)
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## Notes
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Editorial Notes
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Prior ProvisionsA prior section 3912, Pub. L. 98–377, title I, § 102, Aug. 11, 1984, 98 Stat. 1268, related to submission, contents, etc., of applications, prior to the general revision of this subchapter by section 201 of Pub. L. 99–159.
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