Part G—Allen J. Ellender Fellowship Program

§8161. Findings

The Congress finds as follows:

(1) It is a worthwhile goal to ensure that all students in America are prepared for responsible citizenship and that all students should have the opportunity to be involved in activities that promote and demonstrate good citizenship.

(2) It is a worthwhile goal to ensure that America's educators have access to programs for the continued improvement of their professional skills.

(3) Allen J. Ellender, a Senator from Louisiana and President pro tempore of the United States Senate, had a distinguished career in public service characterized by extraordinary energy and real concern for young people. Senator Ellender provided valuable support and encouragement to the Close Up Foundation, a nonpartisan, nonprofit foundation promoting knowledge and understanding of the Federal Government among young people and educators. Therefore, it is a fitting and appropriate tribute to Senator Ellender to provide fellowships in his name to students of limited economic means, the teachers who work with such students, and older Americans, so that such students, teachers, and older Americans may participate in the programs supported by the Close Up Foundation.

(Pub. L. 89–10, title X, §10701, as added Pub. L. 103–382, title I, §101, Oct. 20, 1994, 108 Stat. 3841.)

Section Referred to in Other Sections

This section is referred to in section 6978 of this title.

subpart 1—program for middle and secondary school students

Subpart Referred to in Other Sections

This subpart is referred to in section 8202 of this title.

§8171. Establishment

(a) General authority

The Secretary is authorized to make grants in accordance with the provisions of this subpart to the Close Up Foundation of Washington, District of Columbia, a nonpartisan, nonprofit foundation, for the purpose of assisting the Close Up Foundation in carrying out its programs of increasing understanding of the Federal Government among middle and secondary school students.

(b) Use of funds

Grants under this subpart shall be used only to provide financial assistance to economically disadvantaged students who participate in the program described in subsection (a) of this section. Financial assistance received pursuant to this subpart by such students shall be known as Allen J. Ellender fellowships.

(Pub. L. 89–10, title X, §10711, as added Pub. L. 103–382, title I, §101, Oct. 20, 1994, 108 Stat. 3841.)

Section Referred to in Other Sections

This section is referred to in sections 8182, 8202 of this title.

§8172. Applications

(a) Application required

No grant under this subpart may be made except upon an application at such time, in such manner, and accompanied by such information as the Secretary may reasonably require.

(b) Contents of application

Each such application shall contain provisions to assure—

(1) that fellowship grants are made to economically disadvantaged middle and secondary school students;

(2) that every effort will be made to ensure the participation of students from rural and small town areas, as well as from urban areas, and that in awarding fellowships to economically disadvantaged students, special consideration will be given to the participation of students with special educational needs, including student ¹ with disabilities, ethnic minority students, and gifted and talented students; and

(3) the proper disbursement of the funds received under this subpart.

(Pub. L. 89–10, title X, §10712, as added Pub. L. 103–382, title I, §101, Oct. 20, 1994, 108 Stat. 3841.)

¹ So in original. Probably should be "students".

subpart 2—program for middle and secondary school teachers

Subpart Referred to in Other Sections

This subpart is referred to in section 8202 of this title.

§8181. Establishment

(a) General authority

The Secretary is authorized to make grants in accordance with the provisions of this subpart to the Close Up Foundation of Washington, District of Columbia, a nonpartisan, nonprofit foundation, for the purpose of assisting the Close Up Foundation in carrying out its programs of teaching skills enhancement for middle and secondary school teachers.

(b) Use of funds

Grants under this subpart shall be used only for financial assistance to teachers who participate in the program described in subsection (a) of this section. Financial assistance received pursuant to this subpart by such individuals shall be known as Allen J. Ellender fellowships.

(Pub. L. 89–10, title X, §10721, as added Pub. L. 103–382, title I, §101, Oct. 20, 1994, 108 Stat. 3842.)

§8182. Applications

(a) Application required

No grant under this subpart may be made except upon an application at such time, in such manner, and accompanied by such information as the Secretary may reasonably require.

(b) Contents of application

Each such application shall contain provisions to assure—

(1) that fellowship grants are made only to teachers who have worked with at least one student from such teacher's school who participates in the programs described in section 8171(a) of this title;

(2) that not more than one teacher in each school participating in the programs provided for in section 8171(a) of this title may receive a fellowship in any fiscal year; and

(3) the proper disbursement of the funds received under this subpart.

(Pub. L. 89–10, title X, §10722, as added Pub. L. 103–382, title I, §101, Oct. 20, 1994, 108 Stat. 3842.)

subpart 3—programs for recent immigrants, students of migrant parents and older americans

Subpart Referred to in Other Sections

This subpart is referred to in section 8202 of this title.

§8191. Establishment

(a) General authority

(1) In general

The Secretary is authorized to make grants in accordance with the provisions of this subpart to the Close Up Foundation of Washington, District of Columbia, a nonpartisan, nonprofit foundation, for the purpose of assisting the Close Up Foundation in carrying out its programs of increasing understanding of the Federal Government among economically disadvantaged older Americans, recent immigrants and students of migrant parents.

(2) "Older American" defined

For the purpose of this subpart, the term "older American" means an individual who has attained 55 years of age.

(b) Use of funds

Grants under this subpart shall be used for financial assistance to economically disadvantaged older Americans, recent immigrants and students of migrant parents who participate in the program described in subsection (a) of this section. Financial assistance received pursuant to this subpart by such individuals shall be known as Allen J. Ellender fellowships.

(Pub. L. 89–10, title X, §10731, as added Pub. L. 103–382, title I, §101, Oct. 20, 1994, 108 Stat. 3842.)

§8192. Applications

(a) Application required

No grant under this subpart may be made except upon application at such time, in such manner, and accompanied by such information as the Secretary may reasonably require.

(b) Contents of application

Except such application shall contain provisions to assure—

(1) that fellowship grants are made to economically disadvantaged older Americans, recent immigrants and students of migrant parents;

(2) that every effort will be made to ensure the participation of older Americans, recent immigrants and students of migrant parents from rural and small town areas, as well as from urban areas, and that in awarding fellowships, special consideration will be given to the participation of older Americans, recent immigrants and students of migrant parents with special needs, including individuals with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and gifted and talented students;

(3) that activities permitted by subsection (a) of this section are fully described; and

(4) the proper disbursement of the funds received under this subpart.

(Pub. L. 89–10, title X, §10732, as added Pub. L. 103–382, title I, §101, Oct. 20, 1994, 108 Stat. 3843.)

subpart 4—general provisions

§8201. Administrative provisions

(a) General rule

Payments under this part may be made in installments, in advance, or by way of reimbursement, with necessary adjustments on account of underpayment or overpayment.

(b) Audit rule

The Comptroller General of the United States or any of the Comptroller General's duly authorized representatives shall have access for the purpose of audit and examination to any books, documents, papers, and records that are pertinent to any grant under this part.

(Pub. L. 89–10, title X, §10741, as added Pub. L. 103–382, title I, §101, Oct. 20, 1994, 108 Stat. 3843.)

§8202. Authorization of appropriations

(a) In general

There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out the provisions of subparts 1, 2, and 3 of this part $4,400,000 for fiscal year 1995 and such sums as may be necessary of ¹ each of the four succeeding fiscal years.

(b) Special rule

Of the funds appropriated pursuant to subsection (a) of this section, not more than 30 percent may be used for teachers associated with students participating in the programs described in section 8171(a) of this title.

(Pub. L. 89–10, title X, §10742, as added Pub. L. 103–382, title I, §101, Oct. 20, 1994, 108 Stat. 3843.)

¹ So in original. Probably should be "for".