20 USC 6663 - National activities

U.S Code last checked for updates: May 20, 2024

§ 6663.

National activities

(a)

Purpose

(b)

In general

From the amounts reserved by the Secretary under section 6661(b)(2) of this title, the Secretary shall award grants, on a competitive basis, to eligible entities for the purposes of expanding, developing, implementing, evaluating, and disseminating for voluntary use, innovative, evidence-based approaches or professional development programs in American history, civics and government, and geography, which—

(1)

shall—

(A)

show potential to improve the quality of student achievement in, and teaching of, American history, civics and government, or geography, in elementary schools and secondary schools; and

(B)

demonstrate innovation, scalability, accountability, and a focus on underserved populations; and

(2)

may include—

(A)

hands-on civic engagement activities for teachers and students; and

(B)

programs that educate students about the history and principles of the Constitution of the United States, including the Bill of Rights.

(c)

Program periods and diversity of projects

(1)

In general

(2)

Renewal

(3)

Diversity of projects

(d)

Applications

(e)

Eligible entity

(Pub. L. 89–10, title II, § 2233, as added Pub. L. 114–95, title II, § 2002, Dec. 10, 2015, 129 Stat. 1947.)

cite as: 20 USC 6663