To amend title VI of the Higher Education Act of 1965 to enhance international education programs.

September 11, 2003

Mr. HOEKSTRA (for himself, Mr. BOEHNER, Mr. MCKEON, Mr. GREENWOOD, Mr. WILSON of South Carolina, and Mr. COLE) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce

To amend title VI of the Higher Education Act of 1965 to enhance international education programs.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; REFERENCES; TABLE OF CONTENTS.

(a) SHORT TITLE- This Act may be cited as the `International Studies in Higher Education Act of 2003'.

(b) REFERENCES- Except as otherwise expressly provided, whenever in this Act an amendment or repeal is expressed in terms of an amendment to, or repeal of, a section or other provision, the reference shall be considered to be made to a section or other provision of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001 et seq.).

(c) TABLE OF CONTENTS-

Sec. 1. Short title; references; table of contents.

Sec. 2. International and foreign language studies.

Sec. 3. Business and international education programs.

Sec. 4. Institute for International Public Policy.

Sec. 5. Evaluation, outreach, and dissemination.

Sec. 6. Advisory Board.

Sec. 7. Recruiter access to students and student recruiting information; safety.

SEC. 2. INTERNATIONAL AND FOREIGN LANGUAGE STUDIES.

(a) FINDINGS AND PURPOSES- Section 601 (20 U.S.C. 1121) is amended--

(1) in subsection (a)--

(A) by striking `post-Cold War' in paragraph (3);

(B) by redesignating paragraphs (4) and (5) as paragraphs (5) and (6), respectively; and

(C) by inserting after paragraph (3) the following new paragraph:

`(4) The events and aftermath of September 11, 2001, have underscored the need for the nation to strengthen and enhance American knowledge of international relations, world regions, and foreign languages. Homeland security and effective United States engagement abroad depend upon an increased number of Americans who have received such training and are willing to serve their nation.';

(2) in subsection (b)(1)--

(A) by striking `; and' at the end of paragraph (D) and inserting `, including through linkages overseas with institutions of higher education and relevant organizations that contribute to the educational programs assisted under this part;';

(B) by inserting `and' after the semicolon at the end of subparagraph (E);

(C) by inserting after such subparagraph (E) the following new subparagraph:

`(F) to assist the national effort to educate and train citizens to participate in the efforts of homeland security;'; and

(3) in subsection (b)(3), by inserting `reinforce and' before `coordinate'.

(b) GRADUATE AND UNDERGRADUATE LANGUAGE AND AREA CENTERS AND PROGRAMS- Section 602(a) (20 U.S.C. 1122(a)) is amended--

(1) in paragraph (1), by striking subparagraph (A) and inserting the following:

`(A) IN GENERAL- The Secretary is authorized to make grants to institutions of higher education or consortia of such institutions for the purpose of establishing, strengthening, and operating--

`(i) comprehensive foreign language and area or international studies centers and programs; and

`(ii) a diverse network of undergraduate foreign language and area or international studies centers and programs.';

(2) in paragraph (2)--

(A) by striking `and' at the end of subparagraph (G);

(B) by striking the period at the end of subparagraph (H) and inserting a semicolon; and

(C) by inserting after subparagraph (H) the following new subparagraphs:

`(I) supporting instructors of the less commonly taught languages; and

`(J) widely disseminating materials developed by the center or program to local educational agencies, public and private elementary and secondary education schools, and institutions of higher education, presented from diverse perspectives and reflecting the full range of views on the subject matter, except that funds under this section may not cover more than 50 percent of the cost of dissemination.'; and

(3) in paragraph (4)--

(A) by amending subparagraph (B) to read as follows:

`(B) Partnerships or programs of linkage and outreach with 2-year and 4-year colleges and universities, including colleges of education and teacher professional development programs.';

(B) in subparagraph (C), by striking `Programs of linkage or outreach' and inserting `Partnerships or programs of linkage and outreach';

(C) in subparagraph (E)--

(i) by striking `foreign area' and inserting `area studies';

(ii) by striking `of linkage and outreach'; and

(iii) by striking `(C), and (D)' and inserting `(D), and (E)';

(D) by redesignating subparagraphs (C), (D), and (E) as subparagraphs (D), (E), and (F), respectively; and

(E) by inserting after subparagraph (B) the following new subparagraph:

`(C) Partnerships with local educational agencies and public and private elementary and secondary education schools that are designed to increase student academic achievement in foreign language and knowledge of world regions, and to facilitate the wide dissemination of materials related to area studies, foreign languages, and international studies that, to the extent practical, reflect a range of views on the subject matter.'.

(c) LANGUAGE RESOURCE CENTERS- Section 603(c) (20 U.S.C. 1123(c)) is amended by inserting `reflect the purposes of this part and' after `shall'.

(d) UNDERGRADUATE INTERNATIONAL STUDIES AND FOREIGN LANGUAGE PROGRAMS- Section 604 (20 U.S.C. 1124) is amended--

(1) in subsection (a)(1), by striking `combinations' and inserting `consortia';

(2) in subsection (a)(2)--

(A) in subparagraph (B)(ii), by striking `teacher training' and inserting `teacher professional development';

(B) by redesignating subparagraphs (I) through (M) as subparagraphs (J) through (N), respectively;

(C) by inserting after subparagraph (H) the following new subparagraph:

`(I) the provision of grants to undergraduate students for educational programs abroad that are closely linked to the program's overall goals and have the purpose of promoting foreign language fluency and knowledge of world regions, except that not more than 10 percent of a grant recipient's funds may be used for this purpose;'; and

(D) in subparagraph (M)(ii) (as redesignated by subparagraph (B) of this paragraph), by striking `elementary and secondary education institutions' and inserting `local educational agencies and public and private elementary and secondary education schools';

(3) in subsection (a)(4)(B), by inserting `that demonstrates a need for a waiver or reduction' before the period at the end;

(4) in subsection (a)(6), by inserting `reflect the purposes of this part and' after `shall';

(5) in subsection (a)(8), by striking `may' and inserting `shall'; and

(6) by striking subsection (c).

(e) RESEARCH; STUDIES; ANNUAL REPORT- Section 605(a) (20 U.S.C. 1125(a)) is amended by inserting before the period at the end of the first sentence the following: `, including the systematic collection, analysis and dissemination of data'.

(f) TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATION AND COOPERATION FOR FOREIGN INFORMATION ACCESS- Section 606 (20 U.S.C. 1126) is amended--

(1) in subsection (a)--

(A) by striking `or consortia of such institutions or libraries' and inserting `museums, or consortia of such entities';

(B) by striking `new';

(C) by inserting `from foreign sources' after `disseminate information';

(2) in subsection (b)--

(A) by inserting `acquire and' before `facilitate access' in paragraph (1);

(B) by striking `new means of' in paragraph (3) and inserting `new means and standards for';

(C) by striking `and' at the end of paragraph (6);

(D) by striking the period at the end of paragraph (7) and by inserting a semicolon; and

(E) by inserting after paragraph (7) the following new paragraphs:

`(8) to establish linkages between grant recipients under subsection (a) with libraries, museums, organizations, or institutions of higher education located overseas to facilitate carrying out the purposes of this section; and

`(9) to carry out other activities deemed by the Secretary to be consistent with the purposes of this section.'; and

(3) by adding at the end the following new subsection:

`(e) SPECIAL RULE- The Secretary may waive or reduce the required non-Federal share for institutions that--

`(1) are eligible to receive assistance under part A or B of title III or under title V; and

`(2) have submitted a grant application under this section that demonstrates a need for a waiver or reduction.'.

(g) SELECTION OF GRANT RECIPIENTS- Section 607(b) (20 U.S.C. 1125a(b)) is amended--

(1) by striking out `objectives' and inserting `missions'; and

(2) by adding at the end the following new sentence: `In keeping with the purposes of this part, the Secretary shall take into account the degree to which activities of centers, programs, and fellowships at institutions of higher education advance national interests, generate and disseminate information, and foster debate on American foreign policy from diverse perspectives.'.

(h) EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION- Section 608(a) (20 U.S.C. 1128(a)) is amended by adding at the end the following new sentence: `Grants made under section 602 shall also reflect the purposes of this part.'.

(i) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS- Section 610 (20 U.S.C. 1128b) is amended--

(1) by striking `1999' and inserting `2004'; and

(2) by striking `4 succeeding' and inserting `5 succeeding'.

(j) CONFORMING AMENDMENTS- Sections 603(a), 604(a)(5), and 612 (20 U.S.C. 1123(a), 1124(a)(5), 1130-1) are each amended by striking `combinations' each place it appears and inserting `consortia'.

SEC. 3. BUSINESS AND INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS.

(a) CENTERS FOR INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS EDUCATION- Section 612(e) (20 U.S.C. 1130-1(e)) is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph:

`(5) SPECIAL RULE- The Secretary may waive or reduce the required non-Federal share for institutions that--

`(A) are eligible to receive assistance under part A or B of title III or under title V; and

`(B) have submitted a grant application under this section that demonstrates a need for a waiver or reduction.'.

(b) EDUCATION AND TRAINING PROGRAMS- Section 613 (20 U.S.C. 1130a) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection:

`(e) SPECIAL RULE- The Secretary may waive or reduce the required non-Federal share for institutions that--

`(1) are eligible to receive assistance under part A or B of title III or under title V; and

`(2) have submitted a grant application under this section that demonstrates a need for a waiver or reduction.'.

(c) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS- Section 614 (20 U.S.C. 1130b) is amended--

(1) by striking `1999' each place it appears and inserting `2004'; and

(2) by striking `4 succeeding' each place it appears and inserting `5 succeeding'.

SEC. 4. INSTITUTE FOR INTERNATIONAL PUBLIC POLICY.

(a) FOREIGN SERVICE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT- Section 621 (20 U.S.C. 1131) is amended--

(1) by striking the heading of such section and inserting the following:

`SEC. 621. PROGRAM FOR FOREIGN SERVICE PROFESSIONALS. ';

(2) by striking the second sentence of subsection (a) and inserting the following: `The Institute shall conduct a program to enhance the international competitiveness of the United States by increasing the participation of underrepresented populations in the international service, including private international voluntary organizations and the foreign service of the United States.';

(3) in subsection (b)(1), by striking subparagraphs (A) and (B) and inserting the following:

`(A) An Indian Tribal College or University or Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian-serving institution eligible for assistance under title III, an institution eligible for assistance under part B of title III, or an Hispanic- serving institution eligible for assistance under title V.

`(B) An institution of higher education which serves substantial numbers of underrepresented students.'; and

(4) by striking subsection (e) and inserting the following:

`(e) MATCH REQUIRED- The eligible recipient of a grant under this section shall contribute to the conduct of the program supported by the grant an amount from non-Federal sources equal to at least one-half of the amount of the grant. Such contribution may be in cash or in kind. The Secretary may waive or reduce the required non-Federal share for institutions that--

`(1) are eligible to receive assistance under part A or B of title III or under title V; and

`(2) have submitted a grant application under this section that demonstrates a need for a waiver or reduction.'.

(b) INSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT- Section 622 (20 U.S.C. 1131a) is amended by inserting before the period at the end of subsection (a) the following: `and promote collaboration with colleges and universities that receive funds under this title'.

(c) STUDY ABROAD PROGRAM- Section 623(a) (20 U.S.C. 1131b(a)) is amended by inserting after `1978,' the following: `Alaska Native-serving, Native Hawaiian-serving, and Hispanic-serving institutions, '.

(d) ADVANCED DEGREE IN INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS- Section 624 (20 U.S.C. 1131b) is amended--

(1) by striking `MASTERS' in the heading of such section and inserting `ADVANCED';

(2) by striking `a masters degree in international relations' and inserting `an advanced degree in international relations, international affairs, international economics, or other academic areas related to the Institute fellow's career objectives'; and

(3) by striking `The masters degree program' and inserting `The advanced degree study program shall be designed by the consortia, consistent with the fellow's career objectives, and'.

(e) INTERNSHIPS- Section 625 (20 U.S.C. 1131c) is amended--

(1) in subsection (a), by inserting after `1978,' the following: `Alaska Native-serving, Native Hawaiian-serving, and Hispanic-serving institutions, ';

(2) in subsection (b)--

(A) by inserting `and' after the semicolon at the end of paragraph (2);

(B) by striking `; and' at the end of paragraph (3) and inserting a period; and

(C) by striking paragraph (4); and

(3) by striking subsection (c).

(f) REPORT- Section 626 (20 U.S.C. 1131d) is amended by striking `annually prepare a report' and inserting `prepare a report biennially'.

(g) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS- Section 628 (20 U.S.C. 1131f) is amended--

(1) by striking `1999' and inserting `2004'; and

(2) by striking `4 succeeding' and inserting `5 succeeding'.

SEC. 5. EVALUATION, OUTREACH, AND DISSEMINATION.

Part D of title VI is amended by inserting after section 631 (20 U.S.C. 1132) the following new section:

`SEC. 632. EVALUATION, OUTREACH, AND DISSEMINATION.

`The Secretary may use not more than 1 percent of the funds made available for this title for program evaluation, national outreach, and information dissemination activities.'.

SEC. 6. ADVISORY BOARD.

Part D of title VI is amended by inserting after section 632 (as added by section 5) the following new section:

`SEC. 633. INTERNATIONAL HIGHER EDUCATION ADVISORY BOARD.

`(a) ESTABLISHMENT AND PURPOSE-

`(1) ESTABLISHMENT- There is established in the Department an independent International Higher Education Advisory Board (hereafter in this section referred to as the `International Advisory Board'). The International Advisory Board shall provide advice, counsel and recommendations to the Congress and to the Secretary on international education issues for higher education.

`(2) PURPOSE- The purpose of the International Advisory Board is--

`(A) to provide expertise in the area of national needs for proficiency in world regions, foreign languages, and international affairs;

`(B) to make recommendations that will result in the growth and development of international education programs at the postsecondary level that encourage diverse perspectives and reflect the full range of views on world regions, foreign languages, and international affairs;

`(C) to advise the Secretary with respect to the opportunities for careers in international affairs in order to meet the goals of an enhanced national security objective; and

`(D) to provide extensive knowledge and understanding of the Federal, State, and private sector programs related to international education at the postsecondary education level.

`(b) INDEPENDENCE OF INTERNATIONAL ADVISORY BOARD- In the exercise of its functions, powers, and duties, the International Advisory Board shall be independent of the Secretary and the other offices and officers of the Department. The recommendations of the International Advisory Board shall not be subject to review or approval by any officer in the executive branch, but shall be submitted to the Secretary for comment prior to submission to the Congress in accordance with subsection (f).

`(c) MEMBERSHIP-

`(1) REPRESENTATION- The International Advisory Board shall have 7 members, who shall be appointed by the Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, and shall include (but not be limited to) representatives of States, institutions of higher education, cultural organizations, educational organizations, local educational agencies, students, and private citizens with expertise in international concerns.

`(2) QUALIFICATION- Members of the International Advisory Board shall be individuals who have been appointed on the basis of technical qualifications, professional standing, experience working in international affairs or foreign service occupations, and demonstrated knowledge in the fields of higher education and international education, including foreign languages, world regions, or international affairs.

`(d) FUNCTIONS OF THE COMMITTEE- The International Advisory Board shall--

`(1) annually review and comment upon the selection criteria and regulations for grants under this title;

`(2) annually monitor, apprise, and evaluate the activities of grant recipients based on the purposes and objectives of this title and in the authorized activities of each part, which may include an evaluation of the performance of grantees;

`(3) annually make recommendations that will assist the Congress and the Secretary to improve the programs under this title to better reflect the national needs related to the homeland security, international education, and international affairs, including an assessment of the national needs and the training provided by the institutions of higher education that receive a grant under this title for expert and non-expert level foreign language training;

`(4) annually provide for public hearing and comment regarding the matter contained in the recommendations described in paragraph (3), prior to the submission of those recommendations to Congress and the Secretary;

`(5) recommend to the Congress and the Secretary such studies, surveys, and analyses of international education that provide feedback about the programs under this title and assure that their relative authorized activities reflect diverse perspectives and the full range of views on world regions, foreign languages, and international affairs;

`(6) make recommendations that will strengthen the partnerships between local educational agencies, public and private elementary and secondary education schools, and grant recipients under this title to ensure that the research and knowledge about world regions, foreign languages, and international affairs is widely disseminated to local educational agencies;

`(7) assess how institutions of higher education that receive a grant under this title can encourage students to serve the Nation and meet national needs in an international affairs, foreign language or national security capacity;

`(8) assess how linkages between institutions of higher education and public and private organizations that are involved in international education, language training, and international research capacities create and enhance manpower and information needs of United States businesses; and

`(9) annually advise the Secretary and the Congress about opportunities for underrepresented populations in the areas of international relations, international affairs, and international economics, in order to effectively carry out the activities of the Institute in part C.

`(e) OPERATIONS OF THE COMMITTEE-

`(1) TERMS- Each member of the International Advisory Board shall be appointed for a term of 3 years. A member of the International Advisory Board may be reappointed to successive terms on the International Advisory Board.

`(2) VACANCIES- Any member appointed to fill a vacancy occurring prior to the expiration of the term of a predecessor shall be appointed only for the remainder of such term. A member of the International Advisory Board shall, upon request, continue to serve after the expiration of a term until a successor has been appointed.

`(3) NO GOVERNMENTAL MEMBERS- No officers or full-time employees of the Federal Government shall serve as members of the International Advisory Board.

`(f) SUBMISSION TO DEPARTMENT FOR COMMENT- The International Advisory Board shall submit its proposed recommendations to the Department of Education for comment for a period not to exceed 30 days in each instance.

`(g) PERSONNEL AND RESOURCES- The International Advisory Board is authorized to utilize, with their consent, the services, personnel, information, and facilities of other Federal, State, local, and private agencies.

`(h) TERMINATION- Notwithstanding the sunset and charter provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App. I) or any other statute or regulation, the International Advisory Committee shall be authorized through September 30, 2009.'.

SEC. 7. RECRUITER ACCESS TO STUDENTS AND STUDENT RECRUITING INFORMATION; SAFETY.

Part D of title VI is amended by inserting after section 633 (as added by section 6) the following new sections:

`SEC. 634. RECRUITER ACCESS TO STUDENTS AND STUDENT RECRUITING INFORMATION.

`Each institution of higher education that receives a grant under this title shall assure that--

`(1) any agency of the United States Government is given reasonable access to the campus of the institution of higher education for the purposes of recruiting prospective employees, including access to directory information for students who have not exercised their right to restrict the release of that information;

`(2) no undue restrictions are placed upon students that seek employment with the United States Government or any agency thereof, including the timely provision of required documentation in support of such prospective employment; and

`(3) recruiters of the United States Government and agencies thereof are given the same access to students as is provided generally to other institutions of higher education and prospective employers of those students for the purpose of recruiting for graduate opportunities or prospective employment.

`SEC. 635. STUDENT SAFETY.

`Programs under this title that support student travel and study abroad shall appropriately provide for the safety of students participating in the program while abroad.'.

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