PUBLIC LAW 103-382—OCT. 20, 1994
108 STAT. 3841
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 FELLOWSfflP
PROGRAM
"SEC. 10701. FINDINGS.
20 USC 8161.
"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. EUender, 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. ESTABLISHMENT.
20 USC 8171.
"(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. APPLICATIONS.
20 USC 8172.
"(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.
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