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PUBLIC LAW 100-000—MMMM. DD, 1988

PUBLIC LAW 100-297—APR. 28, 1988

102 STAT. 249

systems, educational television and radio broadcasting, cable television, satellite transmission, computer laser discs, and video and audio discs and tapes. "SEC. 4604. PROGRAMS FOR COMPUTER-BASED INSTRUCTION. "(a) GENERAL AUTHORITY.—The Secretary is authorized to make

grants and enter into contracts, as authorized by section 4601 for the purpose of strengthening and expanding computer education resources available in public and private elementary and secondary schools. "(b) USES OF FUNDS.—Projects assisted under this section may include— "(1) the acquisition and leasing of computer hardware for instructional purposes, including services necessary for the operation, installation, and maintenance of computer hardware; "(2) the acquisition of computer software and complementary instructional materials; or "(3) teacher training programs designed to improve the quality of instruction in computer education and to expand the use of computers in the curriculum. Such programs may make provision for teacher stipends at a rate of $275 per week for the period of attendance in such program. The Secretary may enter into cooperative agreements with the National Science Foundation and other appropriate nonprofit agencies and organizations in carrying out programs under this section. "(c) SPECIAL RULE.—No grant may expend more than 25 percent for the acquisition of computer hardware. "(d) PLANNING REQUIREMENT.—No grant may be made under this section unless the applicant carries out planning activities designed to facilitate the use of Federal financial assistance under this section for the expansion of computer resources in elementary or secondary schools. Such planning activities shall include— "(1) the goals for computer education in the schools; "(2) integration with the curriculum; "(3) where appropriate, provisions for computer use after school by students, parents, teachers, and adult learners; and "(4) standards for the evaluation of computer education programs.

Grants. Contracts. 20 USC 3154.

"SEC. 4605. PROGRAMS FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE 20 USC 3155. SCHOOL HEALTH EDUCATION. "(a) GENERAL AUTHORITY.—The Secretary through the Office established under subsection (c) of this section, may— "(1) encourage State and local educational agencies to provide comprehensive school health education to the elementary and secondary school students in the schools of such agencies; "(2) provide technical support to State and local educational agencies on health education programs and curricula; "(3) make grants to State and local educational agencies in Grants. accordance with this section; "(4) provide an annual report on the progress of the Office Reports. (established under subsection (c)) and the status of school health education in the United States; "(5) cooperate with other Federal agencies carrying out school health education programs to ensure coordination of such programs; and "(6) advise the Secretary on school health education policy.