(B) the role of law in our constitutional democracy, including activities to promote

(i) legal literacy;

(ii) a dedication by students to the use of nonviolent means of conflict resolution such as arbitration, mediation, negotiation, trials, and appellate hearings; and

(iii) respect for cultural diversity and acceptance of cultural differences; and

(C) the rights and responsibilities of citizenship; (2) professional development for teachers, including preservice and inservice training;

(3) outside-the-classroom learning experiences for students, including community service activities;

(4) the active participation of community leaders, from the public and private sectors, in the schools; and

(5) the provision of technical assistance to State and local educational agencies and other institutions and organizations working to further the progress of the Nation in attaining the third and sixth National Education Goals regarding civics and government.

(c) APPLICATIONS, PEER REVIEW AND PRIORITY.—

(1) SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS.-A State or local educational agency, other public or private nonprofit agency, organization, or institution that desires to receive a grant or enter into a contract under this section shall submit an application to the Secretary at such time, in such manner, and containing or accompanied by such information as the Secretary may reasonably require.

(2) PEER REVIEW. (A) The Secretary shall convene a panel of individuals for purpose of reviewing and rating applications submitted under paragraph (1).

(B) Such individuals shall have experience with education programs in civics, government, and the law.

(3) PRIORITY. In awarding grants or awarding contracts under this section, the Secretary shall give priority consideration to applications which propose the operation of statewide programs.

(d) DURATION OF GRANTS AND EXCEPTION.

(1) DURATION.-Except as provided in paragraph (2), the Secretary shall award grants and contracts under this section for periods of two or three years.

(2) EXCEPTION.-The Secretary may award a grant or a contract under this section for a period of less than 2 years if the Secretary determines that special circumstances exist which warrant a 1-year grant or contract award.

SEC. 10603. [20 U.S.C. 8143] REPORT; AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.

(a) REPORT.-The Secretary shall report, on a biennial basis to the Committee on Education and Labor of the House of Representatives and to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources of the Senate regarding the distribution and use of funds authorized under this part.

(b) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.—

(1) GENERAL.-There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this part $15,000,000 for fiscal year 1995 and such sums as may be necessary for each of the four succeeding fiscal

years.

(2) ALLOCATION.-Except as provided in paragraph (3), from the amount appropriated under subsection (a), the Secretary shall allocate

(A) 40 percent of such amount to carry out section 10601; and

(B) 60 percent of such amount to carry out section 10602.

(3) SPECIAL RULE.-From funds appropriated under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall make available for fiscal year 1995 and each succeeding fiscal year thereafter for the programs under sections 16101 and 16102 not less than the amount made available for fiscal year 1994 to carry out such programs under sections 4609 and 1562, respectively, of this Act (as such sections were in effect on the day preceding the date of enactment of the Improving America's Schools Act of 1994).

PART G-ALLEN J. ELLENDER FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM

SEC. 10701. [20 U.S.C. 8161] FINDINGS.

The Congress finds as follows:

(1) It is a worthwhile goal to ensure that all students in America are prepared for responsible citizenship and that all students should have the opportunity to be involved in activities that promote and demonstrate good citizenship.

(2) It is a worthwhile goal to ensure that America's educators have access to programs for the continued improvement of their professional skills.

(3) Allen J. Ellender, a Senator from Louisiana and President pro tempore of the United States Senate, had a distinguished career in public service characterized by extraordinary energy and real concern for young people. Senator Ellender provided valuable support and encouragement to the Close Up Foundation, a nonpartisan, nonprofit foundation promoting knowledge and understanding of the Federal Government among young people and educators. Therefore, it is a fitting and appropriate tribute to Senator Ellender to provide fellowships in his name to students of limited economic means, the teachers who work with such students, and older Americans, so that such students, teachers, and older Americans may participate in the programs supported by the Close Up Foundation.

Subpart 1-Program for Middle and Secondary School Students

SEC. 10711. [20 U.S.C. 8171] ESTABLISHMENT.

(a) GENERAL AUTHORITY.-The Secretary is authorized to make grants in accordance with the provisions of this subpart to the Close Up Foundation of Washington, District of Columbia, a nonpartisan, nonprofit foundation, for the purpose of assisting the Close Up Foundation in carrying out its programs of increasing understanding of the Federal Government among middle and secondary school students.

(b) USE OF FUNDS.-Grants under this subpart shall be used only to provide financial assistance to economically disadvantaged students who participate in the program described in subsection (a). Financial assistance received pursuant to this subpart by such students shall be known as Allen J. Ellender fellowships.

SEC. 10712. [20 U.S.C. 8172] APPLICATIONS.

(a) APPLICATION REQUIRED.-No grant under this subpart may be made except upon an application at such time, in such manner, and accompanied by such information as the Secretary may reasonably require.

(b) CONTENTS OF APPLICATION.-Each such application shall contain provisions to assure

(1) that fellowship grants are made to economically disadvantaged middle and secondary school students;

(2) that every effort will be made to ensure the participation of students from rural and small town areas, as well as from urban areas, and that in awarding fellowships to economically disadvantaged students, special consideration will be given to the participation of students with special educational needs, including student with disabilities, ethnic minority students, and gifted and talented students; and

(3) the proper disbursement of the funds received under this subpart.

Subpart 2-Program for Middle and Secondary School Teachers

SEC. 10721. [20 U.S.C. 8181] ESTABLISHMENT.

(a) GENERAL AUTHORITY.-The Secretary is authorized to make grants in accordance with the provisions of this subpart to the Close Up Foundation of Washington, District of Columbia, a nonpartisan, nonprofit foundation, for the purpose of assisting the Close Up Foundation in carrying out its programs of teaching skills enhancement for middle and secondary school teachers.

(b) USE OF FUNDS.-Grants under this subpart shall be used only for financial assistance to teachers who participate in the program described in subsection (a). Financial assistance received pursuant to this subpart by such individuals shall be known as Allen J. Ellender fellowships.

SEC. 10722. [20 U.S.C. 8182] APPLICATIONS.

(a) APPLICATION REQUIRED.—No grant under this subpart may be made except upon an application at such time, in such manner, and accompanied by such information as the Secretary may reasonably require.

(b) CONTENTS OF APPLICATION.-Each such application shall contain provisions to assure

(1) that fellowship grants are made only to teachers who have worked with at least one student from such teacher's school who participates in the programs described in section 10711(a);

(2) that not more than one teacher in each school participating in the programs provided for in section 10711(a) may receive a fellowship in any fiscal year; and

(3) the proper disbursement of the funds received under this subpart.

Subpart 3-Programs for Recent Immigrants, Students of Migrant Parents and Older Americans

SEC. 10731. [20 U.S.C. 8191] ESTABLISHMENT.

(a) GENERAL AUTHORITY.—

(1) IN GENERAL.-The Secretary is authorized to make grants in accordance with the provisions of this subpart to the Close Up Foundation of Washington, District of Columbia, a nonpartisan, nonprofit foundation, for the purpose of assisting the Close Up Foundation in carrying out its programs of increasing understanding of the Federal Government among economically disadvantaged older Americans, recent immigrants and students of migrant parents.

(2) DEFINITION.-For the purpose of this subpart, the term "older American" means an individual who has attained 55 years of age.

(b) USE OF FUNDS.-Grants under this subpart shall be used for financial assistance to economically disadvantaged older Americans, recent immigrants and students of migrant parents who participate in the program described in subsection (a). Financial assistance received pursuant to this subpart by such individuals shall be known as Allen J. Ellender fellowships.

SEC. 10732. [20 U.S.C. 8192] APPLICATIONS.

(a) APPLICATION REQUIRED.-No grant under this subpart may be made except upon application at such time, in such manner, and accompanied by such information as the Secretary may reasonably require.

(b) CONTENTS OF APPLICATION.-Except such application shall contain provisions to assure

(1) that fellowship grants are made to economically disadvantaged older Americans, recent immigrants and students of migrant parents;

(2) that every effort will be made to ensure the participation of older Americans, recent immigrants and students of migrant parents from rural and small town areas, as well as from urban areas, and that in awarding fellowships, special consid

eration will be given to the participation of older Americans, recent immigrants and students of migrant parents with special needs, including individuals with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and gifted and talented students;

(3) that activities permitted by subsection (a) are fully described; and

(4) the proper disbursement of the funds received under this subpart.

Subpart 4-General Provisions

SEC. 10741. [20 U.S.C. 8201] ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS.

(a) GENERAL RULE.-Payments under this part may be made in installments, in advance, or by way of reimbursement, with necessary adjustments on account of underpayment or overpayment.

(b) AUDIT RULE.-The Comptroller General of the United States or any of the Comptroller General's duly authorized representatives shall have access for the purpose of audit and examination to any books, documents, papers, and records that are pertinent to any grant under this part.

SEC. 10742. [20 U.S.C. 8202] AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.

(a) IN GENERAL.-There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out the provisions of subparts 1, 2, and 3 of this part $4,400,000 for fiscal year 1995 and such sums as may be necessary of each of the four succeeding fiscal years.

(b) SPECIAL RULE.-Of the funds appropriated pursuant to subsection (a), not more than 30 percent may be used for teachers associated with students participating in the programs described in section 10711(a).

[Part H-Repealed by section 301(c)(2) of Public Law 105–277 (112 Stat. 2681-410).]

PART I-21ST CENTURY COMMUNITY

LEARNING CENTERS

SEC. 10901. [20 U.S.C. 8241] SHORT TITLE.

This part may be cited as the "21st Century Community Learning Centers Act".

SEC. 10902. [20 U.S.C. 8242] FINDINGS.

The Congress finds that

(1) a local public school often serves as a center for the delivery of education and human resources for all members of a community;

(2) public schools, primarily in rural and inner city communities, should collaborate with other public and nonprofit agencies and organizations, local businesses, educational entities (such as vocational and adult education programs, schoolto-work programs, community colleges, and universities), recreational, cultural, and other community and human service entities, for the purpose of meeting the needs of, and expand