§7381p. National energy education development
(a) In general
The Secretary, acting through the Director and in consultation with the Director of the National Science Foundation, shall establish a program to coordinate and make available to teachers and students web-based kindergarten through high school science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education resources relating to the science and energy mission of the Department, including existing instruction materials and protocols for classroom laboratory experiments.
(b) Energy education
The materials and other resources required under subsection (a) shall include instruction relating to-
(1) the science of energy;
(2) the sources of energy;
(3) the uses of energy in society; and
(4) the environmental consequences and benefits of all energy sources and uses.
(c) Dissemination
The Secretary, acting through the Director, shall take all steps necessary, such as through participation in education association conferences, to advertise the program authorized under this section to K–12 teachers and science education coordinators across the United States.
(d) Authorization of appropriations
There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section-
(1) $500,000 for fiscal year 2008; and
(2) such sums as necessary for each fiscal year thereafter.
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