special projects for the teaching of mathematics

special projects for the teaching of mathematics Sec. 644. Section 708(a) of such Act is amended by adding at the end thereof the following new paragraph: “(3) The Assistant Secretary is authorized to make grants to, and contracts with, one or more private, nonprofit agencies, institutions, or organizations, for the conduct, in cooperation with one or more local educational agencies, of special programs for the teaching of standard mathematics to children eligible for services under this Act through instruction in advanced mathematics by qualified instructors with bachelor degrees in mathematics, or the mathematical sciences from colleges or other institutions of higher education, or equivalent experience.”