ethnic heritage studies program

ethnic heritage studies program Sec. 504. (a) The Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 is amended by adding at the end thereof the following new title: “TITLE IX— ETHNIC HERITAGE PROGRAM “statement of policy “Sec. 901. In recognition of the heterogeneous composition of the Nation and of the fact that in a multiethnic society a greater understanding of the contributions of one’s own heritage and those of one’s fellow citizens can contribute to a more harmonious, patriotic, and committed populace, and in recognition of the principle that all persons in the educational institutions of the Nation should have an opportunity to learn about the differing and unique contributions to the national heritage made by each ethnic group, it is tire purpose of this title to provide assistance designed to afford to students oppor-86 Stat. 347tunities to learn about the nature of their own cultural heritage, and to study the contributions of the cultural heritages of the other ethnic groups of the Nation. “ethnic heritage studies programs “Sec. 902. The Commissioner is authorized to make grants to, and contracts with, public and private nonprofit educational agencies, institutions, and organizations to assist them in planning, developing, establishing, and operating ethnic heritage studies programs, as provided in this title. “authorized activities “Sec. 903. Each program assisted under this title shall— “(1) develop curriculum materials for use in elementary and secondary schools and institutions of higher education relating to the history, geography, society, economy, literature, art, music, drama, language, and general culture of the group or groups with which the program is concerned, and the contributions of that ethnic group or groups to the American heritage; “(2) disseminate curriculum materials to permit their use in elementary and secondary schools and institutions of higher education throughout the Nation; “(3) provide training for persons using, or preparing to use, curriculum materials developed under this title; and “(4) cooperate with persons and organizations with a special interest in the ethnic group or groups with which the, program is concerned to assist them in promoting, encouraging, developing, or producing programs or other activities which relate to the history, culture, or traditions of that ethnic group or groups. “applications “Sec. 904. (a) Any public or private nonprofit agency, institution, or organization desiring assistance under this title shall make application therefor in accordance with the provisions of this title and other applicable law and with regulations of the Commissioner promulgated for the purposes of this title. The Commissioner shall approve an application under this title only if he determines that— “(1) the program for which the application seeks assistance will be operated by the applicant and that the applicant will carry out such program in accordance with this title; “(2) such program will involve the activities described in section 903;and “(3) such program has been planned, and will be carried out, in consultation with an advisory council which is representative of the ethnic group or groups with which the program is concerned and which is appointed in a manner prescribed by regulation. “(b) In approving applications under this title, the Commissioner shall insure that there is cooperation and coordination of efforts among the programs assisted under this title, including the exchange of materials and information and joint programs where appropriate. “administrative provisions “Sec. 905. (a) In carrying out this title, the Commissioner shall make arrangements which will utilize (1) the research facilities and personnel of institutions of higher education, (2) the special knowl-86 Stat. 348edge of ethnic groups in local communities and of foreign students pursuing their education in this country, (3) the expertise of teachers in elementary and secondary schools and institutions of higher education, and (4) the talents and experience of any other groups such as foundations, civic groups, and fraternal organizations which would further the goals of the programs. “(b) Funds appropriated to carry out this title may be used to cover all or part of the cost of establishing and carrying out the programs, including the cost of research materials and resources, academic consultants, and the cost of training of staff for the purpose of carrying out the purposes of this title. Such funds may also be used to provide stipends (in such amounts as may be determined in accordance with regulations of the Commissioner) to individuals receiving training as part, of such programs, including allowances for dependents. “national advisory council “Sec. 906. (a) There is hereby established a National Advisory Council on Ethnic Heritage Studies consisting of fifteen members appointed by the Secretary who shall be appointed, serve, and be compensated as provided in part D of the General Education Previsions Act. “(b) Such Council shall, with respect to the program authorized by this title, carry out the duties and functions specified in part D of the General Education Provisions Act. “appropriations authorized “Sec. 907. For the purpose of carrying out this title, there are authorized to be appropriated $15,000,000 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1973. Stuns appropriated pursuant to this section shall, notwithstanding any other provision of law unless enacted in express limitation of this sentence, remain available for expenditure and obligation until the end of the fiscal year succeeding the fiscal year for which they were appropriated.”. (b) The amendment made by subsection (a) shall be effective after June 30, 1972.