[Congressional Bills 108th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.R. 3077 Referred in Senate (RFS)]
1st Session
H. R. 3077
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IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
October 21, 2003
Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Health,
Education, Labor, and Pensions
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AN ACT
To amend title VI of the Higher Education Act of 1965 to enhance
international education programs.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; REFERENCES; TABLE OF CONTENTS.
(a) Short Title.--This Act may be cited as the ``International
Studies in Higher Education Act of 2003''.
(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
Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001 et seq.).
(c) Table of Contents.--The table of contents for this Act is as
follows:
Sec. 1. Short title; references; table of contents.
Sec. 2. International and foreign language studies.
Sec. 3. Business and international education programs.
Sec. 4. Institute for International Public Policy.
Sec. 5. Evaluation, outreach, and dissemination.
Sec. 6. Advisory Board.
Sec. 7. Recruiter access to students and student recruiting
information; safety.
Sec. 8. National study of foreign language heritage communities.
SEC. 2. INTERNATIONAL AND FOREIGN LANGUAGE STUDIES.
(a) Findings and Purposes.--Section 601 (20 U.S.C. 1121) is
amended--
(1) in subsection (a)--
(A) by striking ``post-Cold War'' in paragraph (3);
(B) by redesignating paragraphs (4) and (5) as
paragraphs (5) and (6), respectively; and
(C) by inserting after paragraph (3) the following
new paragraph:
``(4) The events and aftermath of September 11, 2001, have
underscored the need for the nation to strengthen and enhance
American knowledge of international relations, world regions,
and foreign languages. Homeland security and effective United
States engagement abroad depend upon an increased number of
Americans who have received such training and are willing to
serve their nation.'';
(2) in subsection (b)(1)--
(A) by striking ``; and'' at the end of
subparagraph (D) and inserting ``, including through
linkages overseas with institutions of higher education
and relevant organizations that contribute to the
educational programs assisted under this part;'';
(B) by inserting ``and'' after the semicolon at the
end of subparagraph (E);
(C) by inserting after such subparagraph (E) the
following new subparagraph:
``(F) to assist the national effort to educate and train
citizens to participate in the efforts of homeland security;'';
and
(3) in subsection (b)(3), by inserting ``reinforce and''
before ``coordinate''.
(b) Graduate and Undergraduate Language and Area Centers and
Programs.--Section 602(a) (20 U.S.C. 1122(a)) is amended--
(1) in paragraph (1), by striking subparagraph (A) and
inserting the following:
``(A) In general.--The Secretary is authorized to
make grants to institutions of higher education or
consortia of such institutions for the purpose of
establishing, strengthening, and operating--
``(i) comprehensive foreign language and
area or international studies centers and
programs; and
``(ii) a diverse network of undergraduate
foreign language and area or international
studies centers and programs.'';
(2) in paragraph (2)--
(A) by striking ``and'' at the end of subparagraph
(G);
(B) by striking the period at the end of
subparagraph (H) and inserting a semicolon; and
(C) by inserting after subparagraph (H) the
following new subparagraphs:
``(I) supporting instructors of the less commonly
taught languages;
``(J) widely disseminating materials developed by
the center or program to local educational agencies and
public and private elementary and secondary education
schools, and institutions of higher education,
presented from diverse perspectives and reflective of
the full range of views on the subject matter, except
that no more than 50 percent of funds awarded to an
institution of higher education or consortia of such
institutions for purposes under this title may be
associated with the costs of dissemination; and
``(K) projects that support in students an
understanding of science and technology in coordination
with foreign language proficiency.''; and
(3) in paragraph (4)--
(A) by amending subparagraph (B) to read as
follows:
``(B) Partnerships or programs of linkage and
outreach with 2-year and 4-year colleges and
universities, including colleges of education and
teacher professional development programs.'';
(B) in subparagraph (C), by striking ``Programs of
linkage or outreach'' and inserting ``Partnerships or
programs of linkage and outreach'';
(C) in subparagraph (E)--
(i) by striking ``foreign area'' and
inserting ``area studies'';
(ii) by striking ``of linkage and
outreach''; and
(iii) by striking ``(C), and (D)'' and
inserting ``(D), and (E)'';
(D) by redesignating subparagraphs (C), (D), and
(E) as subparagraphs (D), (E), and (F), respectively;
and
(E) by inserting after subparagraph (B) the
following new subparagraph:
``(C) Partnerships with local educational agencies
and public and private elementary and secondary
education schools that are designed to increase student
academic achievement in foreign language and knowledge
of world regions, and to facilitate the wide
dissemination of materials related to area studies,
foreign languages, and international studies that are
reflective of a full range of views on the subject
matter.''.
(c) Language Resource Centers.--Section 603(c) (20 U.S.C. 1123(c))
is amended by inserting ``reflect the purposes of this part and'' after
``shall''.
(d) Undergraduate International Studies and Foreign Language
Programs.--Section 604 (20 U.S.C. 1124) is amended--
(1) in subsection (a)(1), by striking ``combinations'' each
place it appears and inserting ``consortia'';
(2) in subsection (a)(2)--
(A) in subparagraph (B)(ii), by striking ``teacher
training'' and inserting ``teacher professional
development'';
(B) by redesignating subparagraphs (I) through (M)
as subparagraphs (J) through (N), respectively;
(C) by inserting after subparagraph (H) the
following new subparagraph:
``(I) the provision of grants for educational
programs abroad that are closely linked to the
program's overall goals and have the purpose of
promoting foreign language fluency and knowledge of
world regions, except that not more than 10 percent of
a grant recipient's funds may be used for this
purpose;''; and
(D) in subparagraph (M)(ii) (as redesignated by
subparagraph (B) of this paragraph), by striking
``elementary and secondary education institutions'' and
inserting ``local educational agencies and public and
private elementary and secondary education schools'';
(3) in subsection (a)(4)(B), by inserting ``that
demonstrates a need for a waiver or reduction'' before the
period at the end;
(4) in subsection (a)(6), by inserting ``reflect the
purposes of this part and'' after ``shall'';
(5) in subsection (a)(8), by striking ``may'' and inserting
``shall''; and
(6) by striking subsection (c).
(e) Research; Studies; Annual Report.--Section 605(a) (20 U.S.C.
1125(a)) is amended by inserting before the period at the end of the
first sentence the following: ``, including the systematic collection,
analysis and dissemination of data''.
(f) Technological Innovation and Cooperation for Foreign
Information Access.--Section 606 (20 U.S.C. 1126) is amended--
(1) in subsection (a)--
(A) by striking ``or consortia of such institutions
or libraries'' and inserting ``museums, or consortia of
such entities'';
(B) by striking ``new''; and
(C) by inserting ``from foreign sources'' after
``disseminate information'';
(2) in subsection (b)--
(A) by inserting ``acquire and'' before
``facilitate access'' in paragraph (1);
(B) by striking ``new means of'' in paragraph (3)
and inserting ``new means and standards for'';
(C) by striking ``and'' at the end of paragraph
(6);
(D) by striking the period at the end of paragraph
(7) and by inserting a semicolon; and
(E) by inserting after paragraph (7) the following
new paragraphs:
``(8) to establish linkages between grant recipients under
subsection (a) with libraries, museums, organizations, or
institutions of higher education located overseas to facilitate
carrying out the purposes of this section; and
``(9) to carry out other activities deemed by the Secretary
to be consistent with the purposes of this section.''; and
(3) by adding at the end the following new subsection:
``(e) Special Rule.--The Secretary may waive or reduce the required
non-Federal share for institutions that--
``(1) are eligible to receive assistance under part A or B
of title III or under title V; and
``(2) have submitted a grant application under this section
that demonstrates a need for a waiver or reduction.''.
(g) Selection of Grant Recipients.--Section 607(b) (20 U.S.C.
1125a(b)) is amended--
(1) by striking out ``objectives'' and inserting
``missions''; and
(2) by adding at the end the following new sentence: ``In
keeping with the purposes of this part, the Secretary shall
take into account the degree to which activities of centers,
programs, and fellowships at institutions of higher education
advance national interests, generate and disseminate
information, and foster debate on American foreign policy from
diverse perspectives.''.
(h) Equitable Distribution.--Section 608(a) (20 U.S.C. 1128(a)) is
amended by adding at the end the following new sentence: ``Grants made
under section 602 shall also reflect the purposes of this part.''.
(i) Authorization of Appropriations.--Section 610 (20 U.S.C. 1128b)
is amended--
(1) by striking ``1999'' and inserting ``2004''; and
(2) by striking ``4 succeeding'' and inserting ``5
succeeding''.
(j) Conforming Amendments.--Sections 603(a), 604(a)(5), and 612 (20
U.S.C. 1123(a), 1124(a)(5), 1130-1) are each amended by striking
``combinations'' each place it appears and inserting ``consortia''.
SEC. 3. BUSINESS AND INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS.
(a) Centers for International Business Education.--Section 612 (20
U.S.C. 1130-1) is amended--
(1) in subsection (c)(1)(D), by inserting ``(including
those that are eligible to receive assistance under part A or B
of title III or under title V)'' after ``other institutions of
higher education''; and
(2) in subsection (e), by adding at the end the following
new paragraph:
``(5) Special rule.--The Secretary may waive or reduce the
required non-Federal share for institutions that--
``(A) are eligible to receive assistance under part
A or B of title III or under title V; and
``(B) have submitted a grant application under this
section that demonstrates a need for a waiver or
reduction.''.
(b) Education and Training Programs.--Section 613 (20 U.S.C. 1130a)
is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection:
``(e) Special Rule.--The Secretary may waive or reduce the required
non-Federal share for institutions that--
``(1) are eligible to receive assistance under part A or B
of title III or under title V; and
``(2) have submitted a grant application under this section
that demonstrates a need for a waiver or reduction.''.
(c) Authorization of Appropriations.--Section 614 (20 U.S.C. 1130b)
is amended--
(1) by striking ``1999'' each place it appears and
inserting ``2004''; and
(2) by striking ``4 succeeding'' each place it appears and
inserting ``5 succeeding''.
SEC. 4. INSTITUTE FOR INTERNATIONAL PUBLIC POLICY.
(a) Foreign Service Professional Development.--Section 621 (20
U.S.C. 1131) is amended--
(1) by striking the heading of such section and inserting
the following:
``SEC. 621. PROGRAM FOR FOREIGN SERVICE PROFESSIONALS. '';
(2) by striking the second sentence of subsection (a) and
inserting the following: ``The Institute shall conduct a
program to enhance the international competitiveness of the
United States by increasing the participation of
underrepresented populations in the international service,
including private international voluntary organizations and the
foreign service of the United States.'';
(3) in subsection (b)(1), by striking subparagraphs (A) and
(B) and inserting the following:
``(A) An Indian Tribal College or University or
Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian-serving institution
eligible for assistance under title III, an institution
eligible for assistance under part B of title III, or
an
Hispanic-serving institution eligible for assistance
under title V.
``(B) An institution of higher education which
serves substantial numbers of underrepresented
students.''; and
(4) by striking subsection (e) and inserting the following:
``(e) Match Required.--The eligible recipient of a grant under this
section shall contribute to the conduct of the program supported by the
grant an amount from non-Federal sources equal to at least one-half of
the amount of the grant. Such contribution may be in cash or in kind.
The Secretary may waive or reduce the required non-Federal share for
institutions that--
``(1) are eligible to receive assistance under part A or B
of title III or under title V; and
``(2) have submitted a grant application under this section
that demonstrates a need for a waiver or reduction.''.
(b) Institutional Development.--Section 622 (20 U.S.C. 1131a) is
amended by inserting before the period at the end of subsection (a) the
following: ``and promote collaboration with colleges and universities
that receive funds under this title''.
(c) Study Abroad Program.--Section 623(a) (20 U.S.C. 1131b(a)) is
amended by inserting after ``1978,'' the following: ``Alaska Native-
serving, Native Hawaiian-serving, and Hispanic-serving institutions,''.
(d) Advanced Degree in International Relations.--Section 624 (20
U.S.C. 1131b) is amended--
(1) by striking ``masters'' in the heading of such section
and inserting ``advanced'';
(2) by striking ``a masters degree in international
relations'' and inserting ``an advanced degree in international
relations, international affairs, international economics, or
other academic areas related to the Institute fellow's career
objectives''; and
(3) by striking ``The masters degree program'' and
inserting ``The advanced degree study program shall be designed
by the consortia, consistent with the fellow's career
objectives, and''.
(e) Internships.--Section 625 (20 U.S.C. 1131c) is amended--
(1) in subsection (a), by inserting after ``1978,'' the
following: ``Alaska Native-serving, Native Hawaiian-serving,
and Hispanic-serving institutions,'';
(2) in subsection (b)--
(A) by inserting ``and'' after the semicolon at the
end of paragraph (2);
(B) by striking ``; and'' at the end of paragraph
(3) and inserting a period; and
(C) by striking paragraph (4); and
(3) by amending subsection (c) to read as follows:
``(c) Ralph J. Bunche Fellows.--In order to assure the recognition
and commitment of individuals from underrepresented student populations
who demonstrate special interest in international affairs and language
study, eligible students who participate in the internship programs
authorized under (a) and (b) shall be known as the `Ralph J. Bunche
Fellows'.''.
(f) Report.--Section 626 (20 U.S.C. 1131d) is amended by striking
``annually prepare a report'' and inserting ``prepare a report
biennially''.
(g) Authorization of Appropriations.--Section 628 (20 U.S.C. 1131f)
is amended--
(1) by striking ``1999'' and inserting ``2004''; and
(2) by striking ``4 succeeding'' and inserting ``5
succeeding''.
SEC. 5. EVALUATION, OUTREACH, AND DISSEMINATION.
Part D of title VI is amended by inserting after section 631 (20
U.S.C. 1132) the following new section:
``SEC. 632. EVALUATION, OUTREACH, AND DISSEMINATION.
``The Secretary may use not more than 1 percent of the funds made
available for this title for program evaluation, national outreach, and
information dissemination activities.''.
SEC. 6. ADVISORY BOARD.
Part D of title VI is amended by inserting after section 632 (as
added by section 5) the following new section:
``SEC. 633. INTERNATIONAL HIGHER EDUCATION ADVISORY BOARD.
``(a) Establishment and Purpose.--
``(1) Establishment.--There is established in the
Department an independent International Higher Education
Advisory Board (hereafter in this section referred to as the
`International Advisory Board'). The International Advisory
Board shall provide advice, counsel and recommendations to the
Secretary and the Congress on international education issues
for higher education.
``(2) Purpose.--The purpose of the International Advisory
Board is--
``(A) to provide expertise in the area of national
needs for proficiency in world regions, foreign
languages, and international affairs;
``(B) to make recommendations that will promote the
excellence of international education programs and
result in the growth and development of such programs
at the postsecondary education level that will reflect
diverse perspectives and the full range of views on
world regions, foreign language, and international
affairs; and
``(C) to advise the Secretary and the Congress with
respect to needs for expertise in government, the
private sector, and education in order to enhance
America's understanding of, and engagement in, the
world.
``(b) Independence of International Advisory Board.--In the
exercise of its functions, powers, and duties, the International
Advisory Board shall be independent of the Secretary and the other
offices and officers of the Department. Except as provided in this
subsection and subsection (f), the recommendations of the International
Advisory Board shall not be subject to review or approval by any
officer of the Federal Government. Nothing in this title shall be
construed to authorize the International Advisory Board to mandate,
direct, or control an institution of higher education's specific
instructional content, curriculum, or program of instruction. The Board
is authorized to study, monitor, apprise, and evaluate a sample of
activities supported under this title in order to provide
recommendations to the Secretary and the Congress for the improvement
of programs under the title and to ensure programs meet the purposes of
the title. The recommendations of the Board may address any area in
need of improvement, except that any recommendation of specific
legislation to Congress shall be made only if the President deems it
necessary and expedient.
``(c) Membership.--
``(1) Appointment.--The International Advisory Board shall
have 7 members of whom--
``(A) 3 members shall be appointed by the
Secretary;
``(B) 2 members shall be appointed by the Speaker
of the House of Representatives, upon the
recommendation of the Majority Leader and the Minority
Leader; and
``(C) 2 members shall be appointed by the President
pro tempore of the Senate, upon the recommendation of
the Majority Leader and the Minority Leader.
``(2) Representation.--Two of the members appointed by the
Secretary under paragraph (1)(A) shall be appointed to
represent Federal agencies that have national security
responsibilities, after consultation with the heads of such
agencies. The members of the International Advisory Board shall
also include (but not be limited to) representatives of States,
institutions of higher education, cultural organizations,
educational organizations, local education agencies, students,
and private citizens with expertise in international concerns.
``(3) Qualification.--Members of the International Advisory
Board shall be individuals who have technical qualifications,
professional standing, experience working in international
affairs or foreign service occupations, or demonstrated
knowledge in the fields of higher education and international
education, including foreign languages, world regions, or
international affairs.
``(d) Functions of the Committee.--
``(1) In general.--The International Advisory Board shall
provide recommendations in accordance with subsection (b)
regarding improvement of programs under this title to the
Secretary and the Congress for their review. The Board may--
``(A) review and comment upon the regulations for
grants under this title;
``(B) monitor, apprise, and evaluate a sample of
activities supported under this title based on the
purposes and objectives of this title in order to
provide recommendations for improvement of the programs
under this title;
``(C) make recommendations that will assist the
Secretary and the Congress to improve the programs
under this title to better reflect the national needs
related to the homeland security, international
education, and international affairs, including an
assessment of the national needs and the training
provided by the institutions of higher education that
receive a grant under this title for expert and non-
expert level foreign language training;
``(D) make recommendations to the Secretary and the
Congress regarding such studies, surveys, and analyses
of international education that will provide feedback
about the programs under this title and assure that
their relative authorized activities reflect diverse
perspectives and the full range of views on world
regions, foreign languages, and international affairs;
``(E) make recommendations that will strengthen the
partnerships between local educational agencies, public
and private elementary and secondary education schools,
and grant recipients under this title to ensure that
the research and knowledge about world regions, foreign
languages, and international affairs is widely
disseminated to local educational agencies;
``(F) make recommendations on how institutions of
higher education that receive a grant under this title
can encourage students to serve the nation and meet
national needs in an international affairs,
international business, foreign language, or national
security capacity;
``(G) make recommendations on how linkages between
institutions of higher education and public and private
organizations that are involved in international
education, language training, and international
research capacities to fulfill manpower and information
needs of United States businesses; and
``(H) make recommendations to the Secretary and the
Congress about opportunities for underrepresented
populations in the areas of international relations,
international affairs, and international economics, in
order to effectively carry out the activities of the
Institute under part C.
``(2) Hearings.--The International Advisory Board shall
provide for public hearing and comment regarding the matter
contained in the recommendations described in paragraph (1),
prior to the submission of those recommendations to Secretary
and the Congress.
``(e) Operations of the Committee.--
``(1) Terms.--Each member of the International Advisory
Board shall be appointed for a term of 3 years, except that, of
the members first appointed (A) 4 shall be appointed for a term
of 3 years, and (B) 3 shall be appointed for a term of 4 years,
as designated at the time of appointment by the Secretary. A
member of the International Advisory Board may be reappointed
to successive terms on the International Advisory Board.
``(2) Vacancies.--Any member appointed to fill a vacancy
occurring prior to the expiration of the term of a predecessor
shall be appointed only for the remainder of such term. A
member of the International Advisory Board shall, upon the
Secretary's request, continue to serve after the expiration of
a term until a successor has been appointed.
``(3) No governmental members.--Except for the members
appointed by the Secretary under subsection (c)(1)(A), no
officers or full-time employees of the Federal Government shall
serve as members of the International Advisory Board.
``(4) Meetings.--The International Advisory Board shall
meet not less than once each year. The International Advisory
Board shall hold additional meetings at the call of the Chair
or upon the written request of not less than 3 voting members
of the International Advisory Board.
``(5) Quorum.--A majority of the voting members of the
Board serving at the time of a meeting shall constitute a
quorum.
``(6) Chair.--The International Advisory Board shall elect
a Chairman or Chairwoman from among the members of the
International Advisory Board.
``(f) Submission to Department for Comment.--The International
Advisory Board shall submit its proposed recommendations to the
Secretary of Education for comment for a period not to exceed 30 days
in each instance.
``(g) Personnel and Resources.--
``(1) Compensation and expense.--Members of the
International Advisory Committee shall serve without pay for
such service. Members of the International Advisory Board who
are officers or employees of the United States may not receive
additional pay, allowances, or benefits by reason of their
service on the International Advisory Board. Members of the
International Advisory Board may each receive reimbursement for
travel expenses incident to attending International Advisory
Board meetings, including per diem in lieu of subsistence, as
authorized by section 5703 of title 5, United States Code, for
persons in the Government service employed intermittently.
``(2) Personnel.--The International Advisory Board may
appoint such personnel as may be determined necessary by the
Chairman without regard to the provisions of title 5, United
States Code, governing appointments in the competitive service,
and may be paid without regard to the provisions of chapter 51
and subchapter III of chapter 53 of such title relating to
classification and General Schedule pay rates, but no
individual so appointed shall be paid in excess of the rate
authorized for GS-18 of the General Schedule. The International
Advisory Board may appoint not more than 1 full-time
equivalent, nonpermanent, consultant without regard to the
provisions of title 5, United States Code. The International
Advisory Board shall not be required by the Secretary to reduce
personnel to meet agency personnel reduction goals.
``(3) Consultation.--In carrying out its duties under the
Act, the International Advisory Board shall consult with other
Federal agencies, representatives of State and local
governments, and private organizations to the extent feasible.
``(4) Assistance from other agencies.--
``(A) Information.--The International Advisory
Board is authorized to secure directly from any
executive department, bureau, agency, board,
commission, office, independent establishment, or
instrumentality information, suggestions, estimates,
and statistics for the purpose of this section and each
such department, bureau, agency, board, commission,
office, independent establishment, or instrumentality
is authorized and directed, to the extent permitted by
law, to furnish such information, suggestions,
estimates, and statistics directly to the International
Advisory Board, upon request made by the Chairman.
``(B) Services and personnel.--The head of each
Federal agency shall, to the extent not prohibited by
law, consult with the International Advisory Board in
carrying out this section. The International Advisory
Board is authorized to utilize, with their consent, the
services, personnel, information, and facilities of
other Federal, State, local, and private agencies with
or without reimbursement.
``(5) Contracts; experts and consultants.--The
International Advisory Board may enter into contracts for the
acquisition of information, suggestions, estimates, and
statistics for the purpose of this section. The International
Advisory Board is authorized to obtain the services of experts
and consultants without regard to section 3109 of title 5,
United States Code and to set pay in accordance with such
section.
``(h) Termination.--Notwithstanding the sunset and charter
provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App. I) or
any other statute or regulation, the International Advisory Committee
shall be authorized through September 30, 2009.
``(i) Funds.--The Secretary shall use not more than one-half of the
funds available to the Secretary under section 632 to carry out this
section.''.
SEC. 7. RECRUITER ACCESS TO STUDENTS AND STUDENT RECRUITING
INFORMATION; SAFETY.
Part D of title VI is amended by inserting after section 633 (as
added by section 6) the following new sections:
``SEC. 634. RECRUITER ACCESS TO STUDENTS AND STUDENT RECRUITING
INFORMATION.
``Each institution of higher education that receives a grant under
this title shall assure that--
``(1) recruiters of the United States Government and
agencies thereof are given the same access to students as is
provided generally to other institutions of higher education
and prospective employers of those students for the purpose of
recruiting for graduate opportunities or prospective
employment; and
``(2) no undue restrictions are placed upon students that
seek employment with the United States Government or any agency
thereof.
``SEC. 635. STUDENT SAFETY.
``Applicants seeking funds under this title to support student
travel and study abroad shall submit as part of their grant application
a description of safety policies and procedures for students
participating in the program while abroad.''.
SEC. 8. NATIONAL STUDY OF FOREIGN LANGUAGE HERITAGE COMMUNITIES.
Part D of title VI is further amended by inserting after section
635 (as added by section 7) the following new section:
``SEC. 636. NATIONAL STUDY OF FOREIGN LANGUAGE HERITAGE COMMUNITIES.
``(a) Study.--The Secretary of Education, in consultation with the
International Advisory Board, shall conduct a study to identify foreign
language heritage communities, particularly such communities that
include speakers of languages that are critical to the national
security of the United States.
``(b) Foreign Language Heritage Community.--For purposes of this
section, the term `foreign language heritage community' means a
community of residents or citizens of the United States who are native
speakers of, or who have partial fluency in, a foreign language.
``(c) Report.--Not later than 1 year after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Education
shall submit a report to the Congress on the results of the study
conducted under this section.''.
Passed the House of Representatives October 21, 2003.
Attest:
JEFF TRANDAHL,
Clerk.