To require the Director of Mathematics, Science, and Engineering Education to establish a program to recruit and provide mentors for women and underrepresented minorities who are interested in careers in mathematics, science, and engineering.
What it does: Rewrites page 78, line 21
Sen. Barack Obama (D-IL)Rewrites page 78, line 21
ReplacesPrinted pageRemoves page 78, line 21 of the printed bill. See that page
Inserted: (D) $27,500,000 for fiscal year 2011.
Inserted: CHAPTER 6--ADMINISTRATION
Inserted: SEC. 3195. MENTORING PROGRAM.
Inserted: (a) In General.--As part of the programs established under chapters 1, 3, and 4, the Director shall establish a program to recruit and provide mentors for women and underrepresented minorities who are interested in careers in mathematics, science, and engineering. The program shall pair mentors with women and minorities who are in programs of study at specialty schools for mathematics and science, Centers of Excellence, and summer institutes established under chapters 1, 3, and 4, respectively.
Inserted: (b) Program Evaluation.--The Secretary shall annually--
Inserted: (1) use metrics to evaluate the success of the programs established under subsection (a); and
Inserted: (2) submit to Congress a report that describes the results of each evaluation.
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On page 78, strike line 21 and insert the following:
“(D) $27,500,000 for fiscal year 2011.
“CHAPTER 6--ADMINISTRATION
“SEC. 3195. MENTORING PROGRAM.
“(a) In General.--As part of the programs established under chapters 1, 3, and 4, the Director shall establish a program to recruit and provide mentors for women and underrepresented minorities who are interested in careers in mathematics, science, and engineering. The program shall pair mentors with women and minorities who are in programs of study at specialty schools for mathematics and science, Centers of Excellence, and summer institutes established under chapters 1, 3, and 4, respectively.
“(b) Program Evaluation.--The Secretary shall annually--
“(1) use metrics to evaluate the success of the programs established under subsection (a); and
“(2) submit to Congress a report that describes the results of each evaluation.”.
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Senate amendment proposed (on the floor): Amendment SA 905 proposed by Senator Bingaman for Senator Obama.(consideration: CR S5033-5034; text: CR S5033-5034)
April 25, 2007
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Senate amendment proposed (on the floor): Amendment SA 905 proposed by Senator Bingaman for Senator Obama.(consideration: CR S5033-5034; text: CR S5033-5034)
April 25, 2007
Senate amendment agreed to: Amendment SA 905 as modified agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
April 25, 2007
Amendment SA 905 proposed by Senator Bingaman for Senator Obama. (consideration: CR S5033-5034; text: CR S5033-5034) To require the Director of Mathematics, Science, and Engineering Education to establish a program to recruit and provide mentors for women and underrepresented minorities who are interested in careers in mathematics, science, and engineering.
April 25, 2007
Amendment SA 905 as modified agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
April 25, 2007
Senate amendment submitted
April 23, 2007