Authorization of appropriations.

(a) Authorization. — (1) Delta Council; access to state-of-the-art educational technology; and workforce preparation initiatives. — There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out subsections (a), (b), and (d) of § 38-1806.04 , $1,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 1997, 1998, and 1999. (2) Deal Center. — There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out § 38-1806.04(c) , $2,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 1997, 1998, and 1999. (3) Jobs for D.C. Graduates Program. — There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out § 38-1806.07 : (A) $2,000,000 for fiscal year 1997; and (B) $3,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 1998 through 2001. (b) Availability. — Amounts authorized to be appropriated under subsection (a) are authorized to remain available until expended.