,,ii ,calendar ,no4 #gjg #aaeth ,,congress #b;d ,session ,s4 #cecj ,,in ,,the ,,senate ,,of ,,the ,,united ,,states ,september #bh1 #bjah,mr4 ,reed 7for himself1 ,ms4 ,collins1 ,mrs4 ,gillibrand1 ,ms4 ,murkowski1 ,mr4 ,whitehouse1 ,ms4 ,warren1 ,mr4 ,king1 ,mr4 ,jones1 ,mr4 ,kaine1 ,ms4 ,hassan1 ,mr4 ,blumenthal1 ,mr4 ,casey1 ,ms4 ,klobuchar1 ,mr4 ,peters1 ,mr4 ,coons1 ,mr4 ,tester1 ,mr4 ,van ,hollen1 ,mr4 ,booker1 ,mr4 ,cardin1 ,ms4 ,duckworth1 ,ms4 ,smith1 and ,mr4 ,wicker7 introduced the following bill2 which was read twice and referred to the ,committee on ,health1 ,education1 ,labor1 and ,pensions ,december #c1 #bjah,reported by ,mr4 ,alexander1 with amendments,omit the part struck through and insert the part printed in italic ,a ,,bill ,to reauthorize the ,museum and ,library ,services ,act4 #a4 ,short title2 references 7a7 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,museum and ,library ,services ,act of #bjah4 7b7 ,references ,except as otherwise expressly provided1 whenever in this ,act an amendment or repeal is expressed in terms of an amendment to1 or repeal of1 a section or other provision1 the reference shall be considered to be made to a section or other provision of the ,museum and ,library ,services ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #iaja et seq474 #b4 ,general definitions ,section #bjb 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #iaja7 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking means the skills associated with using technology to enable users to find1 evaluate1 organize1 create1 and communicate information4 and inserting 8means the skills associated with-- 7,a7 using technology to enable users to find1 evaluate1 organize1 create1 and communicate information2 and 7,b7 developing digital citizenship and the responsible use of technology4 2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#e71 by striking by the ,secretary of the ,interior,interior42 7#c7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#g7 and 7#h7 as paragraphs 7#h7 and 7#i71 respectively2 and 7#d7 by inserting after paragraph 7#f7 the following3 7#g7 ,institution of higher education ,the term institution of higher education means an institution of higher education as defined under section #aja of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja74 4 #c4 ,director of the ,institute ,section #bjd 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #iajc7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#b71 by inserting 1 except that if a successor to the ,director has not been appointed by the ,president1 by and with the advice and consent of the ,senate1 as of the date of expiration of the ,director's term1 the ,director may serve for not more than #a additional year until a successor has been appointed and confirmed under paragraph 7#a7 for not more than #a additional year or until a successor is appointed and confirmed1 whichever is earlier before before the period2 7#b7 in subsection 7f7-- 7,a7 by striking paragraph 7#a7 and inserting the following3 7#a7 programs and activities under the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7including programs and activities under subparts #b and #c of part ,b of title ,,ii1 and parts ,a and ,b of title ,,iv1 of such ,act72 2 and 7,b7 by striking paragraph 7#d7 and inserting the following3 7#d7 ,federal programs and activities that increase the capacity of libraries and museums to act as partners in supporting economic and community development1 providing education and research1 improving digital literacy skills1 strengthening financial literacy and other types of literacy skills1 and enhancing public safety and health awareness4 2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7g7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking 8,humanities1 and the ,director of the ,office of ,management and ,budget10 and inserting 8,humanities1 the ,director of the ,office of ,management and ,budget1 the ,secretary of ,commerce1 the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 the ,secretary of ,agriculture1 the ,chief ,executive ,officer of the ,corporation for ,national and ,community ,service1 the ,librarian of ,congress1 the ,archivist of the ,united ,states1 and the ,director of the ,united ,states ,government ,publishing ,office102 7,b7 by striking paragraph 7#a7 and inserting the following3 7#a7 initiatives1 materials1 technology1 or research to support education1 workforce development1 economic and business development1 and related activities and services undertaken by libraries2 2 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking or technology and inserting technology1 or research4 #d4 ,national ,museum and ,library ,services ,board ,section #bjg7;b7 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #iaje;a7b77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#b77;,a77i77,,ii71 by inserting 1 including rural communities after underserved communities2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#c71 in the first sentence-- 7,a7 by inserting 1 and the needs of1 after persons from2 and 7,b7 by inserting 1 including rural areas after ,united ,states2 7#c7 in paragraph 7#d71 by striking and the ,deputy ,director of the ,office of ,museum ,services and inserting 8the ,deputy ,director of the ,office of ,museum ,services1 and the ,general ,counsel of the ,institute02 7#d7 by redesignating subsections 7f7 through 7i7 as subsections 7g7 through 7j71 respectively2 and 7#e7 by inserting after subsection 7e7 the following3 7f7 ,secretary ,the ,general ,counsel of the ,institute shall serve as ,secretary of the ,museum and ,library ,services ,board4 4 #e4 ,policy research1 data collection1 analysis and modeling1 evaluation1 and dissemination ,section #baj 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #iajh7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking the section heading and inserting the following3 #baj4 ,policy research1 data collection1 analysis and modeling1 evaluation1 and dissemination 2 7#b7 by redesignating subsection 7f7 as subsection 7g72 7#c7 by striking subsections 7a7 through 7e7 and inserting the following3 7a7 ,in general ,the ,director shall regularly support and conduct1 as appropriate1 policy research1 data collection1 analysis and modeling1 evaluation1 and dissemination of information to extend and improve the ,nation's museum1 library1 and information services4 7b7 ,objectives ,the objectives of the policy research1 data collection1 analysis and modeling1 evaluation1 and dissemination of information carried out under this section include the following3 7#a7 ,to enhance and expand the capacity of museums1 libraries1 and information services to anticipate1 respond to1 and meet the evolving needs of communities and the public1 including by identifying trends and developments that may impact the need for and delivery of services4 7#b7 ,to provide information and data on the role1 value1 and impact of museum1 library1 and information resources1 including the identification of trends and potential gaps in the availability and use of museum and library services by their communities and the public4 7#c7 ,to measure the effectiveness of museums1 libraries1 and information services throughout the ,united ,states1 including the impact of ,federal programs authorized under this ,act4 7#d7 ,to identify indicators and outcomes that can be used to create enhancements to the efficiency and efficacy of museum1 library1 and information services4 7#e7 ,to promote advancement and growth in museum1 library1 and information services through sharing of best practices and effective strategies in order to better serve the people of the ,united ,states4 7#f7 ,to facilitate planning for1 and building of1 institutional capacity in order to improve-- 7,a7 museum1 library1 and information services at the national1 ,state1 local1 and regional levels2 and 7,b7 international communications and cooperative networks4 7#g7 ,to support and enhance collaborative professional networks and consortia that use shared1 meaningful1 and actionable data analysis and modeling to advance museum1 library1 and information services and address community needs4 7c7 ,authority ,to contract and enter into other arrangements ,the ,director is authorized to enter into grants1 contracts1 cooperative agreements1 and other arrangements with ,federal agencies1 public and private organizations1 and other entities with expertise the ,director determines appropriate1 to further the objectives described in subsection 7b7 and to carry out the responsibilities under subsection 7f74 7d7 ,consultation and public engagement ,in carrying out subsection 7a7 and in furtherance of the objectives described in subsection 7b71 the ,director-- 7#a7 shall conduct ongoing collaboration 7as determined appropriate by the ,director7 and consult with-- 7,a7 ,state library administrative agencies2 and 7,b7 ,national1 ,state1 tribal1 and regional museum and library organizations2 and 7#b7 may also collaborate or consult with-- 7,a7 cooperative networks of geographic- or discipline-based museums and libraries2 and 7,b7 other applicable agencies1 organizations 7including international organizations71 entities 7including entities with expertise in the fields of data collection1 analysis and modeling1 and evaluation71 and community stakeholders4 7e7 ,assistance to museums and libraries ,the ,director shall provide technical support and assistance 7and other resources1 to the extent practicable7 to ensure consistency in data reporting and help the museum and library fields with meeting the objectives of this section4 7f7 ,dissemination 7#a7 ,in general ,each year1 the ,director shall widely disseminate1 as appropriate to further the objectives described in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 the results1 data1 reports1 findings1 studies1 surveys1 and other information obtained under this section2 7,b7 the means and approaches by which the objectives described in subsection 7b7 were accomplished2 and 7,c7 information regarding the manner and extent to which collaboration and consultation were conducted1 as required by subsection 7d74 7#b7 ,formats to be used ,the information described in paragraph 7#a7 shall be shared in formats that facilitate access and ease of use and are searchable4 2 and 7#d7 in subsection 7g77#a71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 by striking fiscal year #bjaa and inserting #bjah each of the fiscal years #bjbj through #bjbe2 and 7,b7 by striking and such sums as may be necessary for each of the fiscal years #bjab through #bjaf and inserting #bjai through #bjbc4 #f4 ,administrative funds ,section #baj;,c 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #iaaa7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking a total of #g percent of the funds and inserting #ag1jjj1jjj of the total funds2 and 7#b7 by striking sections #baj7;f71 #bad1 and #bge and inserting sections #baj7;g71 #bad1 and #bgf4 7#b7 by striking sections #baj7;f7 and inserting sections #baj7;g74 #g4 ,purpose relating to library services and technology ,section #bab 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #iaba7 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by inserting 1 education1 after library2 7#b7 by striking paragraph 7#e7 and inserting the following3 7#e7 to promote literacy1 education1 and lifelong learning1 including by building learning partnerships with school libraries in our ,nation's schools1 including tribal schools1 and developing resources1 capabilities1 and programs in support of ,state and local ,state1 tribal1 and local efforts to offer a well-rounded educational experience to all students2 2 7#c7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#f7 through 7#i7 as paragraphs 7#h7 through 7#aa71 respectively2 7#d7 by inserting after paragraph 7#e7 the following3 7#f7 to enable libraries to develop services that meet the needs of communities throughout the ,nation1 including people of diverse geographic1 cultural1 and socioeconomic backgrounds1 individuals with disabilities1 residents of rural and urban areas1 ,native ,americans1 military families1 veterans1 and caregivers2 7#g7 to enable libraries to serve as anchor institutions to support community revitalization through enhancing and expanding the services and resources provided by libraries1 including those services and resources relating to workforce development1 economic and business development1 critical thinking skills1 health information1 digital literacy skills1 financial literacy and other types of literacy skills1 and new and emerging technology2 2 7#e7 in paragraph 7#h71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#c71 by inserting 81 including those from diverse and underrepresented backgrounds10 after professionals2 7#f7 in paragraph 7#aj71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#c71 by striking and after the semicolon2 7#g7 in paragraph 7#aa71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#c71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7#h7 by adding at the end the following3 7#ab7 to encourage1 support1 and disseminate model programs of library and museum collaboration4 4 #h4 ,definition of library ,section #bac7a7 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #iabb7a77 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,c7 through 7,e7 as subparagraphs 7,d7 through 7,f72 and 7#b7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,b7 the following3 7,c7 a tribal library2 4 #i4 ,authorization of appropriations for library services and technology ,section #bad7;a7 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #iabc7;a77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking fiscal year #bjaa and such sums as may be necessary for each of the fiscal years #bjab through #bjaf and inserting 8fiscal year #bjah and such sums as may be necessary for each of the fiscal years #bjai through #bjbc each of the fiscal years #bjbj through #bjbe02 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking fiscal year #bjaa and such sums as may be necessary for each of the fiscal years #bjab through #bjaf and inserting 8fiscal year #bjah and such sums as may be necessary for each of the fiscal years #bjai through #bjbc each of the fiscal years #bjbj through #bjbe04 #aj4 ,reservations and allotments ,section #bba 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #iaca7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#a77;,a71 by striking #a4ge and inserting #b4be2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b77#c71 by striking subparagraph 7,c7 and inserting the following3 7,c7 ,exception 7i7 ,in ,general ,notwithstanding subparagraph 7,a71 if the sum appropriated under the authority of section #bad and not reserved under subsection 7a7 for any fiscal year exceeds the aggregate of the allotments for all ,states under this subsection for fiscal year #bjai-- 7,i7 the minimum allotment for each ,state otherwise receiving a minimum allotment of #fhj1jjj under subparagraph 7,a7 shall be increased to #a1jjj1jjj2 and 7,,ii7 the minimum allotment for each ,state otherwise receiving a minimum allotment of #fj1jjj under subparagraph 7,a7 shall be increased to #ajj1jjj4 7ii7 ,insufficient funds to award alternative minimum ,if the sum appropriated under the authority of section #bad and not reserved under subsection 7a7 for any fiscal year exceeds the aggregate of the allotments for all ,states under this subsection for fiscal year #bjai1 yet is insufficient to fully satisfy the requirement of clause 7i71 such excess amount shall first be allotted among the ,states described in clause 7i77,i7 so as to increase equally the minimum allotment for each such ,state above #fhj1jjj4 ,after the requirement of clause 7i77,i7 is fully satisfied for any fiscal year1 any remainder of such excess amount shall be allotted among the ,states described in clause 7i77,,ii7 so as to increase equally the minimum allotment for each such ,state above #fj1jjj4 7,c7 ,exception 7i7 ,in general ,notwithstanding subparagraph 7,a71 if the sum appropriated under the authority of section #bad and not reserved under subsection 7a7 for any fiscal year exceeds the aggregate of the allotments for all ,states under this subsection for fiscal year #bjah-- 7,i7 the minimum allotment for each ,state otherwise receiving a minimum allotment of #fhj1jjj under subparagraph 7,a7 shall be increased to #a1jjj1jjj for that fiscal year and each subsequent fiscal year2 and 7,,ii7 the minimum allotment for each ,state otherwise receiving a minimum allotment of #fj1jjj under subparagraph 7,a7 shall be increased to #ajj1jjj for that fiscal year and each subsequent fiscal year4 7ii7 ,insufficient funds to award alternative minimum ,if the sum appropriated under the authority of section #bad and not reserved under subsection 7a7 for any fiscal year exceeds the aggregate of the allotments for all ,states under this subsection for fiscal year #bjah1 yet is insufficient to fully satisfy the requirement of clause 7i71 such excess amount shall first be allotted among the ,states described in clause 7i77,i7 so as to increase equally the minimum allotment for each such ,state above #fhj1jjj4 ,after the requirement of clause 7i77,i7 is fully satisfied for any fiscal year1 any remainder of such excess amount shall be allotted among the ,states described in clause 7i77,,ii7 so as to increase equally the minimum allotment for each such ,state above #fj1jjj4 4 #aa4 ,state plans ,section #bbd7;b77#f7 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #iacd7;b77#f77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking subparagraph 7,a7 and inserting the following3 7,a7 programs and activities under the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7including programs and activities under subparts #b and #c of part ,b of title ,,ii1 and parts ,a and ,b of title ,,iv1 of such ,act72 2 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,c7-- 7,a7 in clause 7i71 by striking and after the semicolon2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7iii7 the activities carried out by the ,state in support of adult education and literacy under title ,,ii of such ,act2 and 2 and 7#c7 in subparagraph 7,d7-- 7,a7 by inserting 81 business10 after 8economic02 and 7,b7 by striking 8and health information0 and inserting 81 health information1 critical thinking skills1 digital literacy skills1 financial literacy and other types of literacy skills04 #ab4 ,grants to ,states ,section #bca7;a7 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #iada7;a77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 by inserting 87including new and emerging technology70 after formats2 and 7,b7 by striking workforce development1 and digital literacy skills and inserting workforce development1 economic and business development1 health information1 critical thinking skills1 digital literacy skills1 and financial literacy and other types of literacy skills2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#c77;,b71 by inserting 1 including those from diverse and underrepresented backgrounds1 after professionals2 and 7#c7 in paragraph 7#d71 by inserting 1 tribes1 after agencies4 #ac4 ,state advisory councils ,section #bea 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #iaea7 is amended-- 7#a7 by inserting tribal1 after public12 and 7#b7 by striking and libraries serving individuals with disabilities and inserting and libraries serving people of diverse geographic1 cultural1 and socioeconomic backgrounds1 individuals with disabilities1 residents of rural and urban areas1 ,native ,americans1 military families1 veterans1 and caregivers44 #ad4 ,national leadership activities ,section #bfb 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #iafb7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by striking of awarding grants or entering into contracts or cooperative agreements2 and 7ii7 by striking museums and all that follows through activities that may include-- and inserting museums1 including by carrying out activities such as--2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b77;,a71 by inserting and emerging after new2 7,c7 by redesignating paragraph 7#d7 as paragraph 7#e72 and 7,d7 by striking paragraph 7#c7 and inserting the following3 7#c7 conserving1 preserving1 and digitizing library materials and resources1 giving priority to projects emphasizing coordination1 optimizing conditions for storage and future use1 offering staff training1 avoiding duplication1 and providing access by researchers beyond the institution or library entity undertaking the project2 7#d7 enhancing the ability of libraries to provide services to affected communities in the event of an emergency or disaster through-- 7,a7 the development of national1 regional1 statewide1 or local emergency and disaster management plans that-- 7i7 address communication and coordination of information and services for affected communities2 and 7ii7 ensure the preservation of knowledge and library collections2 and 7,b7 the implementation of the emergency and disaster management plans described in subparagraph 7,a71 or otherwise enabling libraries to provide services consistent with this ,act to affected communities in the event of an emergency or disaster2 and 2 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 by striking paragraph 7#a7 and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,in ,general ,the ,director may carry out the activities described in subsection 7a7 by entering into arrangements1 including grants1 contracts1 cooperative agreements1 and other forms of assistance1 with libraries1 library consortia and associations1 institutions of higher education1 museums1 and other entities that the ,director determines appropriate4 2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking and cooperative agreements and inserting cooperative agreements1 and other arrangements or forms of assistance2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 by striking activities assisted under this section are administered and inserting the following3 activities assisted under this section-- 7#a7 are administered 2 7,b7 by striking experts4 and inserting experts22 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#b7 reflect and serve a range of library types and geographically diverse areas2 7#c7 include evaluation1 analysis1 and dissemination components2 and 7#d7 to the extent practicable1 actively involve1 have direct impact on1 or provide future application in1 libraries4 4 #ae4 ,laura ,bush #bast ,century ,librarian ,program ,section #bfd7;a7 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #iafe7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by inserting from diverse and underrepresented backgrounds after librarians2 and 7ii7 by striking middle through postsecondary and inserting at the middle school1 high school1 and postsecondary levels2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by inserting from diverse and underrepresented backgrounds after library leaders2 and 7,c7 by striking paragraph 7#c7 and inserting the following3 7#c7 enhancing the training and professional development of librarians and the library workforce to enable librarians and the library workforce to meet the needs of their communities1 including those needs relating to education1 lifelong learning1 workforce development1 economic and business development1 health information1 critical thinking skills1 digital literacy skills1 financial and other types of literacy skills1 and new and emerging technology4 4 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b71 by striking 7as defined in section #aja of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja774 #af4 ,purpose relating to museum services ,section #bgb 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #iaga7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking paragraph 7#a72 7#b7 by redesignating paragraph 7#b7 as paragraph 7#a72 7#c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#a71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#b71 the following3 7#b7 to encourage and support museums in carrying out their public service role of connecting the whole of society to the cultural1 artistic1 historical1 natural1 and scientific understandings that constitute our diverse heritage2 2 7#d7 in paragraph 7#d71 by inserting diverse before cultural2 7#e7 in paragraph 7#e71 by striking as a result of their increasing use by the public and inserting as they serve their communities in new and different ways2 7#f7 in paragraph 7#h71 by striking and after the semicolon2 7#g7 in paragraph 7#i7-- 7,a7 by striking ,state level and inserting ,state and regional levels2 and 7,b7 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7#h7 by adding at the end the following3 7#aj7 to assist museums in their civic engagement efforts to ensure that every person in the ,united ,states has access to high-quality museum services4 4 #ag4 ,museum services definitions ,section #bgc7a7 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #iagb7a77 is amended-- 7#a7 by inserting 1 tribal1 after public2 and 7#b7 by inserting 1 cultural heritage1 after educational4 #ah4 ,museum services activities 7a7 ,in ,general ,section #bgd7;a7 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #iagc7;a77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking paragraph 7#b7 and inserting the following3 7#b7 supporting museums in building learning partnerships with the ,nation's schools1 including tribal schools1 and developing museum resources1 capabilities1 and programs in support of ,state and local efforts to offer a well-rounded educational experience to all students2 2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking and after the semicolon2 7,b7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,d7 as subparagraph 7,e72 and 7,c7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,c7 the following3 7,d7 curate1 stabilize1 and organize object-related information2 and 2 7#c7 by striking paragraph 7#g72 7#d7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#e7 and 7#f7 as paragraphs 7#f7 and 7#g71 respectively2 7#e7 by inserting after paragraph 7#d7 the following3 7#e7 creating shared technology tools and data resources1 and developing museum staff training plans to improve and maximize museum services through organizations such as museum associations1 professional networks1 community-based organizations1 and foundations1 and through other collaborative mechanisms2 2 7#f7 in paragraph 7#f71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#d7-- 7,a7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,c7 through 7,e7 as subparagraphs 7,d7 through 7,f71 respectively2 7,b7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,b7 the following3 7,c7 institutions of higher education2 2 7,c7 in subparagraph 7,d71 as redesignated by subparagraph 7,a71 by inserting tribal1 after regional12 7,d7 in subparagraph 7,e71 as redesignated by subparagraph 7,a71 by striking and after the semicolon2 7,e7 in subparagraph 7,f71 as redesignated by subparagraph 7,a71 by inserting and after the semicolon2 and 7,f7 by adding at the end the following3 7,g7 other relevant research and policy organizations2 2 7#g7 by amending striking paragraph 7#g71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#d71 and inserting the following to read as follows and3 7#g7 encouraging the use of new and emerging technologies and media1 including new ways to disseminate information1 engage varied audiences in experiential learning1 and support teachers and students to enhance access to and engagement with museum collections1 programs1 and services2 2 7#h7 by amending paragraph 7#h7 to read as follows3by striking paragraph 7#h7 and inserting the following3 7#h7 supporting museums in developing1 carrying out1 and providing programs and services that meet the needs of communities throughout the ,nation1 including people of diverse geographic1 cultural1 and socioeconomic backgrounds1 individuals with disabilities1 residents of rural and urban areas1 ,native ,americans1 military families1 veterans1 and caregivers1 and for ,state institutions2 2 7#i7 in paragraph 7#aj71 by striking and after the semicolon2 7#aj7 in paragraph 7#aa71 by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon2 and 7#aa7 by adding at the end the following3 7#ab7 enabling museums to serve as anchor institutions to support community revitalization and the creation of opportunities for advancement2 and 7#ac7 developing public and private partnerships with other agencies and community-based organizations to expand and enhance museum services4 4 7b7 ,services for ,native ,americans ,section #bgd7;d7 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #iagc7;d77 is amended by striking #a4ge percent and inserting #b4be percent4 7c7 ,technical corrections and conforming amendments ,section #bgd 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #iagc71 as amended by subsections 7a7 and 7b71 is further amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b71 by inserting a period after ,united ,states2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking technical and all that follows through the period and inserting technical assistance42 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking subparagraph 7,a7 and all that follows through awards and inserting subparagraph 7,a74 ,subsequent awards2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7d71 by striking section #bge and inserting section #bgf4 #ai4 #bast century museum professional program ,subtitle ,c 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #iaga et seq47 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating section #bge as section #bgf2 and 7#b7 by inserting after section #bgd the following3 #bge4 #bast century museum professional program 7a7 ,purpose ,it is the purpose of this section to develop and enhance the diverse workforce of museum professionals in order to best anticipate and serve the needs of their local communities and the public by-- 7#a7 recruiting and educating future museum professionals from diverse and underrepresented backgrounds1 including through encouraging middle or high school students and postsecondary students to pursue careers and build skills in museum services2 7#b7 developing museum leaders from diverse and underrepresented backgrounds1 including by increasing the capacity of institutions that offer early career and mid-career professional development1 specialized training1 and leadership programs that directly relate to museum studies and management2 and 7#c7 supporting the professional development of current museum professionals and the museum workforce to enable them to meet identified needs of their communities4 7b7 ,activities ,from the amounts provided under section #bgf1 the ,director may enter into arrangements1 including grants1 contracts1 cooperative agreements1 and other forms of assistance1 with museums1 museum consortia and associations1 institutions of higher education 7as defined in section #bfd7;b771 and other entities that the ,director determines appropriate1 for projects that further the purpose of this section1 such as projects that-- 7#a7 increase the number of students from diverse and underrepresented backgrounds enrolled in graduate and undergraduate museum-related programs as well as other relevant programs offered through other education-focused entities1 such as ,state and local governments1 associations1 and nonprofit organizations1 in order to effectively prepare the students for1 and retain the students in1 careers in museum services2 7#b7 recruit future museum professionals from diverse and underrepresented backgrounds1 including efforts to attract promising middle school1 high school1 or postsecondary students to consider careers in museum services such as through offering paid internships1 mentoring1 and fellowship opportunities2 7#c7 develop new or enhance current professional development and retention programs for museum professionals and the museum workforce1 including through mid-career skill-building1 mentoring1 and fellowships1 and by supporting the development of local and regional networks for those who may not have easy access to such opportunities2 and 7#d7 support and conduct research1 needs assessments1 pilot programs1 and evaluation of education and professional development programs to explore successful approaches that can successfully recruit1 prepare1 educate1 and retain the next generation of museum professionals4 7c7 ,evaluation ,the ,director shall establish procedures for reviewing and evaluating arrangements supported under this section4 4 #bj4 ,authorization of appropriations for museum services ,section #bgf 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #iagf71 as redesignated by section #ag #ai7a71 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking fiscal year #bjaa and such sums as may be necessary for each of the fiscal years #bjab through #bjaf and inserting fiscal year #bjah and such sums as may be necessary for each of the fiscal years #bjai through #bjbc each of the fiscal years #bjbj through #bjbe2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7c7 by striking fiscal year #bjaa and inserting fiscal year #bjah year #bjbj4 ,december #c1 #bjah,reported with amendments