§6646. Priority for professional development in mathematics and science

(a) Appropriation of less than $250,000,000

In any fiscal year for which the amount appropriated for this subchapter (other than part C) is less than $250,000,000, each State shall ensure that all funds distributed in accordance with section 6643(1)(C) ¹ of this title are used for professional development in mathematics and science.

(b) Appropriation equal to or above $250,000,000

In any fiscal year for which the amount appropriated for this subchapter (other than part C) is equal to or exceeds $250,000,000, each State and local educational agency shall use for professional development activities in mathematics and science the amount of funds that would have been made available to each such agency in accordance with sections 6642 and 6643 of this title if the amount appropriated was $250,000,000, consistent with subsection (a) of this section, and are permitted and encouraged to use the amount of funds in excess of $250,000,000 that is made available in accordance with sections 6642 and 6643 of this title for professional development activities in mathematics and science.

(Pub. L. 89–10, title II, §2206, as added Pub. L. 103–382, title I, §101, Oct. 20, 1994, 108 Stat. 3625 ; amended Pub. L. 105–277, div. A, §101(f) [title VIII, §101(b)(2)], Oct. 21, 1998, 112 Stat. 2681–337 , 2681-406.)

Amendments

1998-Subsecs. (a), (b). Pub. L. 105–277 inserted "(other than part C)" after "for this subchapter".

¹ So in original. Probably should be section "6643(1)(B)".