PUBLIC LAW 100-297—APR. 28, 1988
102 STAT. 291
bilingual programs, mathematics and science education in bilingual programs, counseling limited English proficient students, and career education programs for limited English proficient students. "SEC. 7043. FELLOWSHIPS. 20 USC 3323. "(a) AUTHORIZATION.—Pursuant to subsection (a)(2) of section 7041, the Secretary is authorized to award fellowships for advanced study of bilingual education or special alternative instructional programs for limited English proficient students in such areas as teacher training, program administration, research and evaluation, and curriculum development. For fiscal year 1989 and each of the 4 subsequent fiscal years, not less than 500 fellowships leading to a masters or doctorate degree shall be awarded under the preceding sentence. Such fellowships shall be awarded, to the extent feasible, in proportion to the needs of various groups of individuals with limited English proficiency. Tn awarding fellowships, the Secretary shall give preference to individuals intending to study bilingual education or special alternative instructional programs for limited English proficient students in the following specialized areas: vocational education, adult education, gifted and talented education, special education, education technology, literacy, and mathematics and science education. The Secretary shall include information on the operation of the fellowship program in the report required under section 7051(c) of this title. "(b) FELLOWSHIP REQUIREMENTS.—Any person receiving a fellow-
ship under this section shall agree either to repay such assistance or to work for a period equivalent to the period of time during which such person received assistance, and such work shall be in an activity related to programs and activities such as those authorized under this Act. The Secretary may waive this requirement in extraordinary circumstances. "SEC. 7044. PRIORITY. Grants. "In making grants or contracts under this part, the Secretary 20 USC 3324. shall give priority to eligible applicants with demonstrated competence and experience in programs and activities such as those authorized under this Act. "SEC. 7045. STIPENDS. 20 USC 3325. "In the terms of any arrangement described in this part, the Secretary shall provide for the payment, to persons participating in training programs so described, of such stipends (including allowances for subsistence and other expenses for such persons and their dependents) as the Secretary may determine to be consistent with prevailing practices under comparable federally supported programs. "PART D—ADMINISTRATION "SEC. 7051. OFFICE OF BILINGUAL EDUCATION AND MINORITY LAN- 20 USC 3331. GUAGES AFFAIRS. "(a) ESTABLISHMENT.—There shall be, in the Department of Education, an Office of Bilingual Education and Minority Languages Affairs (hereafter in this section referred to as the 'Office') through which the Secretary shall carry out functions relating to bilingual education.
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