Page:United States Statutes at Large Volume 107 Part 2.djvu/849

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PUBLIC LAW 103-160—NOV. 30, 1993 107 STAT. 1799 States for defense, the cancellation, termination, or completion of a defense contract, or the closure or realignment of a militaiv installation under a base closure law, as determined in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Secretary; or (2) individuals who have attained the age of 16 but not thereof 25. (e) ELEMENTS OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING PROGRAM. — In establishing or conducting an education and training program using funds provided under subsection (a), the institution of higher education shall meet the following requirements: (1) The institution of higher education shall establish and provide a work-based learning system consisting of education and training in environmental restoration— (A) which may include basic educational courses, onsite basic skills training, and mentor assistance to individuals described In subsection (d) who are participating in the program; and (B) which may lead to the awarding of a certificate or degree at the institution of higher education. (2) "nie institution of higher education shall undertake outreach and recrmtment efforts to encourage participation by eligible individuals in the education and training program. (3) The institution of higher education shall select participants for the education and training program from among eligible individuals described in paragraph (1) or (2) of subsection (d). (4) To the extisnt practicable, in the selection of young adults described in subsection (d)(2) to participate in the education and training program, the institution of higher education shall give priority to those yoimg adults who— (A) have not attended and are otherwise unlikely to be able to attctnd an institution of higher education; or (B) have, or are members of families who have, received a total family income that, in relation to family size, is not in excess of the higher of— (i) the official poverty line (as defined by the Office of Management and Budget, and revised annually in accordance with section 673(2) of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1981 (42 U.S.C. 9902(2)); or (ii) 70 percent of the lower living standard income level. (5) To the extent practicable, the institution of higher education shall select instructors for the education and training program from institutions of higher education, appropriate community programs, and industry and labor. (6) To the extent practicable, the institution of higher education shall consult with appropriate Federal, State, and local agencies carrying out environmental restoration programs for the purpose of achieving coordination between such programs and the education and training program conducted by the consortium. (f) SELECTION OP GRANT RECIPIENTS.— TO the extent practicable, the Secretary shall provide grants to institutions of higher education under subsection (a) in a manner which will equitably distribute such grants among the various regions of the United States. (g) LIMITATION ON AMOUNT OF GRANT TO A SINGLE RECIPIENT.— The amount of a grant under subsection (a) that may be made