§1862o–4. Funding for successful science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education programs
(a) Evaluation of programs
The Director shall, on an annual basis, evaluate all of the Foundation's grants that are scheduled to expire within 1 year and-
(1) that have the primary purpose of meeting the objectives of the Science and Engineering Equal Opportunity Act (42 U.S.C. 1885 et seq.); or
(2) that have the primary purpose of providing teacher professional development.
(b) Continuation of funding
For grants that are identified under subsection (a) and that are determined by the Director to be successful in meeting the objectives of the initial grant solicitation, the Director may extend the duration of those grants for not more than 3 additional years beyond their scheduled expiration without the requirement for a recompetition.
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Editorial Notes
References in Text
The Science and Engineering Equal Opportunity Act, referred to in subsec. (a)(1), probably means the Science and Engineering Equal Opportunities Act, which is Part B (§31 et seq.) of
Codification
Section was enacted as part of the America COMPETES Act, also known as the America Creating Opportunities to Meaningfully Promote Excellence in Technology, Education, and Science Act, and not as part of the National Science Foundation Act of 1950 which comprises this chapter.
Amendments
2017-Subsec. (c).
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Definitions
For definitions of terms used in this section, see section 7001 of