studies of training in bilingual and bicultural awareness and of admissions examinations of persons from population groups of limited English-speaking ability

studies of training in bilingual and bicultural awareness and of admissions examinations of persons from population groups of limited English-speaking ability Sec. 904. (a) The Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare shall conduct, or arrange for the conduct of, a study of the adequacy of the efforts of health professions schools which provide training in clinical facilities which serve populations of limited English-speaking ability (1) in recruiting and training individuals who are competent in the predominant language (other than English) spoken by such populations, and (2) in conducting programs to increase the awareness of such individuals of the cultural sensitivities of such populations. (b) The Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare shall conduct, or arrange for the conduct of, a study or studies to determine the effectiveness of health training institution admissions examinations in90 STAT. 2325 evaluating accurately the potential and ability of the student applicant from a population group of limited English-speaking ability to participate in and successfully complete the educational program. Such study or studies shall particularly consider the extent of any cultural bias in admissions examinations utilized by such institutions. (c) Within one year of the date of enactment of this Act the Secretary shall report to the Congress the findings made in the studies conducted pursuant to subsections (a) and (b), recommendations for administrative action and legislation, and the steps taken to carry out such action.