BUSINESS AND INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS.

SEC. 611. BUSINESS AND INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS.(a) Centers for International Business Education.—Section 612 (20 U.S.C. 1130–1) is amended—(1) in subsection (a)—(A) by redesignating paragraphs (1) and (2) as paragraphs (2) and (3), respectively; and(B) by inserting before paragraph (2) (as redesignated by subparagraph (A)) the following:“(1) Purpose.—The purpose of this section is to coordinate the programs of the Federal Government in the areas of research, education, and training in international business and trade competitiveness.”;(2) in subsection (c)(2)——(A) in subparagraph (E), by inserting “(including those that are eligible to receive assistance under part A or B of title III or under title V)” after “other institutions of higher education”;(B) by striking “and” at the end of subparagraph (E);(C) by redesignating subparagraph (F) as subparagraph (G); and(D) by inserting the following new subparagraph after subparagraph (E):“(F) programs encouraging the advancement and understanding of technology-related disciplines, including manufacturing software systems and technology management; and”; and(3) in subsection (f)(3), by inserting “, and that diverse perspectives will be made available to students in programs under this section” before the semicolon.(b) Education and Training Programs.—Section 613(c) (20 U.S.C. 1130a(c)) is amended by adding at the end the following: “Each such application shall include an assurance that, where applicable, the activities funded by the grant will reflect diverse perspectives and a wide range of views on world regions and international affairs.”.(c) Authorization of Appropriations.—Section 614 (20 U.S.C. 1130b) is amended—(1) in subsection (a)—(A) by striking “$11,000,000” and inserting “such sums as may be necessary”;(B) by striking “1999” and inserting “2009”; and(C) by striking “4” and inserting “five”; and(2) in subsection (b)—(A) by striking “$7,000,000” and inserting “such sums as may be necessary”;(B) by striking “1999” and inserting “2009”; and(C) by striking “4” and inserting “five”.