What the words would change: every change, in place (7)
Today's wording of each part of the law, with what would be struck out and added. Each change also gives the bill's own instruction, word for word.
Public Law 111-358(2)changedby H.R. 10173 Sec. 2(1)
The bill says: in paragraph (2) of section 2 (42 U.S.C. 6621 note), by striking "The term" and inserting "Except as provided in section 502, the term";
Public Law 111-358added (2)by H.R. 10173 Sec. 2(2)
(2) Emerging research institution.— The term "emerging research institution" has the meaning given such term in section 10002 of the Research, Development, Competition, and Innovation Act (42 U.S.C. 18901).
The bill says: by inserting after paragraph (1) the following new paragraph:
Public Law 111-358added (4)by H.R. 10173 Sec. 2(2)
(4) EPSCoR institution.— The term "EPSCoR institution" means an institution of higher education, nonprofit organization, or other institution located in a jurisdiction under section 113 of the National Science Foundation Authorization Act of 1988 (42 U.S.C. 1862g).(5) First-generation college student.— The term "first-generation college student" has the meaning given such term in section 402A of the Higher Education of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1070a–11).
The bill says: by inserting after paragraph (3), as so redesignated, the following new paragraphs:
Public Law 111-358added (8)by H.R. 10173 Sec. 2(2)
(8) Junior or community college.— The term "junior or community college" has the meaning given such term in section 312 of the Higher Education of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1058).(9) Minority-serving institution.— The term "minority-serving institution" means a Hispanic-serving institution (as such term is defined in section 502 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1101a)), an Alaska Native-serving institution or Native Hawaiian-serving institution (as such term is defined in section 317 of such Act (20 U.S.C. 1059d)), a historically Black college or university (defined as a "part B institution" in section 322 of such Act (20 U.S.C. 1061)), a Tribal College or University (as such term is defined in section 316 of such Act (20 U.S.C. 1059c)), or a Predominantly Black institution or an Asian American and Native American-serving institution (as such terms are defined in section 317 of such Act (20 U.S.C. 1067q(c))).(10) Nonprofit organization.— The term "nonprofit organization" means an organization described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and exempt from tax under section 501(a) of such Code.(11) REU site.— The term "REU site" means a research experience described in section 514 funded by the National Science Foundation that engages cohorts of undergraduate students in faculty-mentored, research centered around a specific STEM theme.
The bill says: by inserting after paragraph (7), as so redesignated, the following new paragraphs:
Public Law 111-358added (13)by H.R. 10173 Sec. 2(2)
(13) STEM.— The term "STEM" has the meaning given such term in section 10002 of the Research and Development, Competition, and Innovation Act (42 U.S.C. 18901).
The bill says: by inserting after paragraph (12), as so redesignated, the following new paragraph:
Public Law 111-358rewrittenby H.R. 10173 Sec. 2(3)
(a) NSF research experiences for undergraduates.—(1) In general.— The Director shall establish a program (in this section referred to as the "program") to award grants, on a merit-reviewed, competitive basis, to institutions of higher education and nonprofit organizations, or consortia of such institutions and organizations, to provide research experiences across a wide range of STEM disciplines for undergraduates students during the summer months, academic year, or both, with consideration given to the goal of promoting the participation of the following:(A) Individuals with limited or no prior experience in STEM research.(B) Individuals identified in section 1885a or 1885b of the Science and Engineering Equal Opportunities Act (42 U.S.C. 1885a and 1885b).(2) Requirements.— The Director shall ensure proposals for awards under this section include a description of how the applicant will satisfy the following requirements:(A) At least half of the students participating at each summer-based REU site shall be recruited from institutions of higher education at which research opportunities in STEM are limited, including emerging research institutions, minority-serving institutions, junior or community colleges, primarily undergraduate institutions, and institutions of higher education that are located near or serve rural communities, including EPSCoR institutions.(B) To the extent practicable and appropriate, students participating in each funded program have mentors, frameworks, or resources that connect the research experiences of such students to the professional goals of such students.(C) Mentors and students are supported with an appropriate salary or stipend.(D) Student participants are tracked, for employment and continued matriculation in STEM disciplines, through receipt of the undergraduate degree and for at least three years thereafter.(3) Additional considerations.— In making awards under this subsection, the Director may also consider the following:(A) The extent to which the applicant will support students from diverse backgrounds, including first-generation college students.(B) The extent to which the applicant will support students early in the college experiences of such students to pursue degrees in STEM disciplines.(C) The extent to which the applicant uses consortia or inter-institutional collaborations.(D) The representation of a wide range of STEM disciplines across the program.(E) The geographic and institutional diversity of applicants.(4) Uses of funds.— Awards made under this section shall be used to support the research experiences referred to in paragraph (1), including the following:(A) Support for REU site coordination and program management.(B) Support for student travel, housing, and accessibility accommodations to reduce barriers to student participation.(C) Support for students to present at academic conferences the research and findings gained from participation at an REU site.(D) Engagement and activities with external stakeholders to support student exposure to diverse research environments, including stakeholders from the academic sector, public sector, and private sector.(E) Support program evaluation and data collection activities to assess the impact of funded activities on student outcomes and career pathways.(F) Support student professional development (including training in responsible and ethical conduct of research), mentor selection and preparation, graduate school preparation, and communication of behavioral expectations to ensure a safe, inclusive, and harassment-free environment.(5) Faculty supplements.— The Director may award supplemental funds, as appropriate, for REU sites to enable the participation of mentors or supervisors from institutions of higher education and nonprofit organizations at which research experiences in STEM are limited, including institutions of higher education referred to in paragraph (2)(A). Supplements under this paragraph may include additional funds for REU site coordination, REU site program management, and faculty release time from administrative or teaching duties.(6) Mentor training.— The Director may support symposia, forums, conferences, workshops, or other activities to promote the development of REU site mentors and faculty to share best practices, research outcomes, and strategies for mentorship and broadening participation in STEM.(7) REU site resources.— The Director, as practical and appropriate, shall distribute resources for REU site management, including a common application and shared assessment criteria for students applying to REU sites in pursuit of a research experience.(8) Alumni engagement.— The Director may support the development of a web-based platform to engage with REU site alumni to reinforce community building, identify long-term impacts of the program, and strengthen long-term affiliations between alumni and the Foundation.(9) Outreach.— To increase the diversity of participants in undergraduate research experiences referred to in paragraph (1), the Director shall support symposia, forums, conferences, or other activities to expand or enhance outreach to the following:(A) Junior or community colleges.(B) Minority-serving institutions.(C) Institutions of higher education that are located near or serve rural communities, including EPSCoR institutions.(D) Emerging research institutions.(E) Primarily undergraduate institutions.(F) Other institutions of higher education.(10) Interagency coordination.— The Director shall coordinate with the Secretary of Energy, the Secretary of Defense, and the heads of other relevant Federal agencies, as appropriate, in carrying out this subsection.(11) Gift authority.— The Director is authorized to accept donations from the private sector and nonprofit organizations to supplement, but not supplant, activities and research experiences associated with awards under this subsection.(12) Report.— Not later than four years aft
The bill says: in section 514 (42 U.S.C. 1862p–6; relating to research experiences for undergraduates), by amending subsection (a) to read as follows: