,i #aafth ,,congress #ast ,session ,h4 ,r4 #befb ,,in ,,the ,,house ,,of ,,representatives ,may #g1 #bjai,mr4 ,price of ,north ,carolina 7for himself1 ,mrs4 ,davis of ,california1 and ,mr4 ,levin of ,michigan7 introduced the following bill2 which was referred to the ,committee on ,education and ,labor ,a ,,bill ,to reauthorize title ,,vi of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife4 #a4 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,advancing ,international and ,foreign ,language ,education ,act4 #b4 ,international education programs 7a7 ,graduate and undergraduate language and area centers and programs ,section #fjb7;b77#b77;,b77ii7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #aabb7;b77#b77;,b77ii77 is amended-- 7#a7 in subclause 7,,iii71 by striking or2 7#b7 in subclause 7,,iv71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 or2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7,v7 the beginning1 intermediate1 or advanced study of a foreign language related to the area of specialization4 4 7b7 ,international research and innovation ,section #fje of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #aabe7 is amended to read as follows3 #fje4 ,international research and innovation 7a7 ,purpose ,it is the purpose of this section to support essential international and foreign language education research and innovation projects with the goal of assessing and strengthening international education capacity1 coordination1 delivery1 and outcomes to meet national needs4 7b7 ,authority 7#a7 ,in general ,from the amount provided to carry out this section1 the ,secretary shall carry out the following activities3 7,a7 ,conduct research and studies that contribute to the purpose described in subsection 7a7 and include research to provide a systematic understanding of our ,nation's international and foreign language education capacity1 structures1 and effectiveness in meeting growing demands by education1 government1 and the private sector 7including business and other professions74 7,b7 ,create innovative paradigms or enhance or scale up proven strategies and practices that address systemic challenges to developing and delivering international and foreign language education resources and expertise across educational disciplines and institutions1 and for employers and other stakeholders4 7,c7 ,develop and manage a national standardized database that includes the strengths1 gaps1 and trends in the ,nation's international and foreign language education capacity1 and document the outcomes of programs funded under this title for every grant cycle4 7#b7 ,grants or contracts ,the ,secretary shall carry out activities to achieve the outcomes described in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 directly2 or 7,b7 through grants awarded under subsection 7d7 or 7e74 7c7 ,eligible entities defined ,in this section1 the term eligible entity means-- 7#a7 an institution of higher education2 7#b7 a public or private nonprofit library2 7#c7 a nonprofit educational organization2 7#d7 an entity that-- 7,a7 received a grant under this title for a preceding fiscal year2 or 7,b7 as of the date of application for a grant under this section is receiving a grant under this title2 or 7#e7 a partnership of two or more entities described in paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#d74 7d7 ,research grants 7#a7 ,program authorized ,for any fiscal year for which the ,secretary carries out activities to achieve the outcomes described in subsection 7b77#a7 through research grants under this subsection1 the ,secretary shall award such grants1 on a competitive basis1 to eligible entities4 7#b7 ,required activities ,an eligible entity that receives a grant under this subsection shall use the grant funds for the systematic development1 collection1 analysis1 publication1 and dissemination of data1 and other information resources in a manner that is easily understandable1 made publicly available1 and that contributes to achieving the purposes of subsection 7a7 and achieves at least one of the outcomes described in subsection 7b77#a74 7#c7 ,discretionary activities ,an eligible entity that receives a grant under this subsection may use the grant to carry out the following activities3 7,a7 ,assess and document international and foreign language education capacity and supply through studies or surveys that-- 7i7 determine the number of foreign language courses1 programs1 and enrollments at all levels of education and in all languages1 including a determination of gaps in those deemed critical to the national interest2 7ii7 measure the number and types of degrees or certificates awarded in area studies1 global studies1 foreign language studies1 and international business and professional studies1 including identification of gaps in those deemed critical to the national interest2 7iii7 measure the number of foreign language1 area or international studies faculty1 including international business faculty1 and elementary school and secondary school foreign language teachers by language1 degree1 and world area2 or 7iv7 measure the number of undergraduate and graduate students engaging in long- or short-term education or internship abroad programs as part of their curriculum1 including countries of destination4 7,b7 ,assess the demands for1 and outcomes of1 international and foreign language education and their alignment1 through studies1 surveys1 and conferences to-- 7i7 determine demands for increased or improved instruction in foreign language1 area or global studies1 or other international fields1 and the demand for employees with such skills and knowledge in the education1 government1 and private sectors 7including business and other professions72 7ii7 assess the employment or utilization of graduates of programs supported under this title by educational1 governmental1 and private sector organizations 7including business and other professions72 or 7iii7 assess standardized outcomes and effectiveness and benchmarking of programs supported under this title4 7,c7 ,develop and publish specialized materials for use in foreign language1 area1 global1 or other international studies1 including in international business or other professional education or technical training1 as appropriate4 7,d7 ,conduct studies or surveys that identify and document systemic challenges and changes needed in higher education and elementary school and secondary school systems to make international and foreign language education available to all students as part of the basic curriculum1 including challenges in current evaluation standards1 entrance and graduation requirements1 program accreditation1 student degree requirements1 or teacher and faculty legal workplace barriers to education and research abroad4 7,e7 ,with respect to underrepresented institutions of higher education 7including minority-serving institutions or community colleges71 carry out studies or surveys that identify and document-- 7i7 systemic challenges and changes and incentives and partnerships needed to comprehensively and sustainably internationalize educational programming2 or 7ii7 short- and long-term outcomes of successful internationalization strategies and funding models2 and 7,f7 ,evaluate the extent to which programs assisted under this title reflect diverse perspectives and a wide range of views and generate debate on world regions and international affairs4 7e7 ,innovation grants 7#a7 ,program authorized ,for any fiscal year for which the ,secretary carries out activities to achieve the outcomes described in subsection 7b77#a7 through innovation grants under this subsection1 the ,secretary shall award such grants1 on a competitive basis1 to eligible entities4 7#b7 ,uses of funds ,an eligible entity that receives an innovation grant under this subsection shall use the grant funds to fund projects consistent with the purposes described in subsection 7a7 that establish and conduct innovative strategies1 or scale up proven strategies1 and that achieve at least one of the outcomes described in subsection 7b77#a71 which may include one or more of the following3 7,a7 ,innovative paradigms to improve communication1 sharing1 and delivery of resources that further the purposes described in subsection 7a7 including the following3 7i7 ,networking structures and systems to more effectively match graduates with international and foreign language education skills with employment needs4 7ii7 ,sharing international specialist expertise across institutions of higher education or in the workforce to pursue specialization or learning opportunities not available at any single institution of higher education1 such as shared courses for studying less commonly taught languages1 world areas or regions1 international business or other professional areas1 or specialized research topics of national strategic interest4 7iii7 ,producing1 collecting1 organizing1 preserving1 and widely disseminating international and foreign language education expertise1 resources1 courses1 and other information through the use of electronic technologies and other techniques4 7iv7 ,collaborative initiatives to identify1 capture1 and provide consistent access to1 and creation of1 digital global library resources that are beyond the capacity of any single eligible entity receiving a grant under this section or any single institution of higher education1 including the professional development of library staff4 7v7 ,utilization of technology to create open-source resources in international1 area1 global1 and foreign language studies that are adaptable to multiple educational settings and promote interdisciplinary partnerships between technologists1 curriculum designers1 international and foreign language education experts1 language teachers1 and librarians4 7,b7 ,innovative curriculum1 teaching1 and learning strategies1 including the following3 7i7 ,new initiatives for collaborations of disciplinary programs with foreign language1 area1 global1 and international studies1 and education abroad programs that address the internationalization of such disciplinary studies with the purpose of producing globally competent graduates4 7ii7 ,innovative collaborations between established centers of international and foreign language education excellence and underrepresented institutions and populations seeking to further their goals for strengthening international1 area1 global1 and foreign language studies1 including at minority-serving institutions or community colleges4 7iii7 ,teaching and learning collaborations among foreign language1 area1 global1 or other international studies with diaspora communities1 including heritage students4 7iv7 ,new approaches and methods to teaching emerging global issues1 cross-regional interactions1 and underrepresented regions or countries1 such as project- and team-based learning4 7,c7 ,innovative assessment and outcome tools and techniques that further the purposes described in subsection 7a71 including the following3 7i7 ,international and foreign language education assessment techniques that are coupled with outcome-focused training modules1 such as certificates or badges1 immersion learning1 or e-portfolio systems4 7ii7 ,effective and easily accessible methods of assessing professionally useful levels of proficiency in foreign languages or competencies in area1 culture1 and global knowledge or other international fields in programs under this title1 which may include use of open access online and other cost-effective tools for students and educators at all educational levels and in the workplace4 7f7 ,application ,each eligible entity desiring a grant under this section shall submit to the ,secretary an application at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,secretary shall require1 including-- 7#a7 a description of each proposed project the eligible entity plans to carry out under this section and how such project meets the purposes described in subsection 7a72 7#b7 if applicable1 a demonstration of why the entity needs a waiver or reduction of the matching requirement under subsection 7g72 and 7#c7 an assurance that each such proposed project will be self-sustainable after the project is completed4 7g7 ,matching ,requirement 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,federal share of the total cost for carrying out a project supported by a grant under this section shall be no more than #ff4ff percent4 7#b7 ,non-,federal share contributions ,the non-,federal share of such cost may be provided either in-kind or in cash1 from institutional and non-institutional funds1 including contributions from ,state or private sector corporations1 nonprofits1 or foundations4 7#c7 ,special rule ,the ,secretary may waive or reduce the share required under paragraph 7#a7 for eligible entities that-- 7,a7 are minority-serving institutions or are community colleges2 or 7,b7 have submitted a grant application as required by subsection 7f7 that demonstrates a need for such a waiver or reduction4 7h7 ,database and ,reporting ,the ,secretary shall directly1 or through grants or contracts with an eligible grant recipient-- 7#a7 establish1 curate1 maintain1 and update at least every grant cycle a web-based site which shall showcase the results of this section and serve as a user-friendly repository of the information1 resources1 and best practices generated through activities conducted under this section2 and 7#b7 prepare1 publish1 and disseminate to ,congress and the public at least once every #e years1 a report that summarizes key findings and policy issues from the activities conducted under this section1 especially as such activities relate to international and foreign language education and outcomes4 4 7c7 ,discontinuation of foreign information access program ,part ,a of title ,,vi of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #aaba et seq47 is further amended by striking sections #fjf and #faj1 and redesignating sections #fjg1 #fjh1 and #fji as sections #fjf1 #fjg1 and #fjh1 respectively4 #c4 ,global business and professional education programs 7a7 ,findings2 purpose ,section #faa of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #aacj7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by amending paragraph 7#a7 to read as follows3 7#a7 the future welfare of the ,united ,states will depend substantially on increasing international and global skills in business1 educational1 and other professional communities and creating an awareness among the ,american public of the internationalization of our economy and numerous other professional areas important to the national interest in the #bast century2 2 7,b7 by amending paragraph 7#b7 to read as follows3 7#b7 concerted efforts are necessary to engage business and other professional education and technical training programs1 language1 area1 and global study programs1 professional international affairs education programs1 public and private sector organizations1 and ,united ,states business in a mutually productive relationship which benefits the ,nation's future economic and security interests2 2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking and the international and inserting and other professional fields and the international and global2 and 7,d7 in paragraph 7#d7-- 7i7 by inserting 1 as well as other professional organizations after departments of commerce2 and 7ii7 by inserting or other professions after business2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by striking and economic enterprise and inserting 1 economic enterprise1 and security2 and 7ii7 by inserting and other professional before personnel2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking to prosper in an international and inserting and other professional fields to prosper in a global4 7b7 ,professional and technical education for global competitiveness ,section #fac of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #aacj;a7 is amended to read as follows3 #fac4 ,professional and technical education for global competitiveness 7a7 ,purpose ,the purpose of this section is to support innovative strategies that provide undergraduate and graduate students with the global professional competencies1 perspectives1 and skills needed to strengthen and enrich global engagement and competitiveness in a wide variety of professional and technical fields important to the national interest in the #bast century4 7b7 ,program authorized ,the ,secretary shall make grants to1 or enter into contracts with eligible entities to pay the ,federal share of the cost of programs designed to-- 7#a7 establish an interdisciplinary global focus in the undergraduate and graduate curricula of business1 science1 technology1 engineering1 and other professional education and technical training programs to be determined by the ,secretary based on national needs2 7#b7 produce graduates with proficiencies in both the global aspects of their professional education or technical training fields and international1 cross-cultural1 and foreign language skills2 and 7#c7 provide appropriate services to or partnerships with the corporate1 government1 and nonprofit communities in order to expand knowledge and capacity for global engagement and competitiveness and provide internship or employment opportunities for students and graduates with international skills4 7c7 ,mandatory ,activities ,an eligible entity that receives a grant under this section shall use the grant to carry out the following3 7#a7 ,with respect to undergraduate or graduate professional education and technical training curricula1 incorporating-- 7,a7 foreign language programs that lead to proficiency1 including immersion opportunities2 7,b7 international1 area1 or global studies programs2 7,c7 education1 internships1 or other innovative or technological linkages abroad2 and 7,d7 global business1 economic1 and trade studies1 where appropriate4 7#b7 ,innovating and improving international1 global1 and foreign language education curricula to serve the needs of business and other professional and nonprofit communities1 including development of new programs for nontraditional1 mid-career1 or part-time students4 7#c7 ,establishing education or internship abroad programs1 domestic globally focused internships1 or other innovative approaches to enable undergraduate or graduate students in professional education or technical training to develop foreign language skills and knowledge of foreign cultures1 societies1 and global dimensions of their professional fields4 7#d7 ,developing collaborations between institutions of higher education and corporations or nonprofit organizations in order to strengthen engagement and competitiveness in global business1 trade1 or other global professional activities4 7d7 ,discretionary activities ,an eligible entity that receives a grant under this section may use the grant to carry out the following3 7#a7 ,developing specialized teaching materials and courses1 including foreign language and area or global studies materials1 and innovative technological delivery systems appropriate for professionally oriented students4 7#b7 ,establishing student fellowships or other innovative support opportunities1 including for underrepresented populations1 first generation college students 7defined in section #djb;,a71 and heritage learners1 for education and training in global professional development activities4 7#c7 ,developing opportunities or fellowships for faculty or junior faculty of professional education or technical training 7including the faculty of minority-serving institutions or community colleges7 to acquire or strengthen international and global skills and perspectives4 7#d7 ,creating institutes that take place over academic breaks1 like the summer1 including through technological means1 and cover foreign language1 world area1 global1 or other international studies in learning areas of global business1 science1 technology1 engineering1 or other professional education and training fields4 7#e7 ,internationalizing curricula at minority-serving institutions or community colleges to further the purposes of this section4 7#f7 ,establishing international linkages or partnerships with institutions of higher education1 corporations1 or organizations that contribute to the objectives of this section4 7#g7 ,developing programs to inform the public of increasing global interdependence in professional education and technical training fields4 7#h7 ,establishing trade education programs through agreements with regional1 national1 global1 bilateral1 or multilateral trade centers1 councils1 or associations4 7e7 ,application ,each eligible entity desiring a grant under this section shall submit an application to the ,secretary at such time1 in such manner1 and including such information as the ,secretary may reasonably require1 including assurances that-- 7#a7 each proposed project have reasonable and demonstrable plans for sustainability and replicability upon completion of the project2 7#b7 the institution of higher education will use the assistance provided under this section to supplement and not supplant activities conducted by institutions of higher education described in 7b72 7#c7 in the case of eligible entities that are consortia of institutions of higher education1 or partnership described in subsection 7g77#a77;,c71 a copy of their partnership agreement that demonstrates compliance with subsection 7b7 will be provided to the ,secretary2 7#d7 the activities funded by the grant will reflect diverse perspectives and a wide range of views of world regions and international affairs where applicable2 and 7#e7 if applicable1 a demonstration of why the eligible entity needs a waiver or reduction of the matching requirement under subsection 7f74 7f7 ,matching requirement 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,federal share of the total cost for carrying out a program supported by a grant under this section shall be not more than #ej percent4 7#b7 ,non-,federal share contributions ,the non-,federal share of such cost may be provided either in-kind or in cash1 from institutional and non-institutional funds1 including contributions from ,state and private sector corporations1 nonprofits1 or foundations4 7#c7 ,special rule ,the ,secretary may waive or reduce the share required under paragraph 7#a7 for eligible entities that-- 7,a7 are minority-serving institutions or are community colleges2 or 7,b7 have submitted a grant application as required by subsection 7e7 that demonstrates a need for such a waiver or reduction4 7g7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,eligible entity ,the term eligible entity means-- 7,a7 an institution of higher education2 7,b7 a consortia of such institutions2 or 7,c7 a partnership between-- 7i7 an institution of higher education or a consortia of such institutions2 and 7ii7 at least one corporate or nonprofit entity4 7#b7 ,professional education and technical training ,the term professional education and technical training means a program at an institution of higher education that offers undergraduate1 graduate1 or post-graduate level education in a professional or technical field that is determined by the ,secretary as meeting a national need for global or international competency 7which may include business1 science1 technology1 engineering1 law1 health1 energy1 environment1 agriculture1 transportation1 or education74 7h7 ,funding rule ,notwithstanding any other provision of this title1 funds made available to the ,secretary for a fiscal year may not be obligated or expended to carry out this section unless the funds appropriated for such fiscal year to carry out this title exceeds #fe1ajc1jjj4 4 7c7 ,discontinuation of certain authorizations of appropriations ,part ,b of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #aacj et seq47 is further amended by striking section #fad4 #d4 ,repeal of assistance program for ,institute for ,international ,public ,policy ,part ,c of title ,,vi of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #aaca et seq47 is repealed4 #e4 ,general provisions 7a7 ,definitions ,section #fca7;a7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #aacb7;a77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#i71 by striking and at the end2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#aj71 by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#aa7 the term community college has the meaning given the term junior or community college in section #cab7;f72 and 7#ab7 the term minority-serving institution means an institution of higher education that is eligible to receive a grant under part ,a or ,b of title ,,iii or title ,v4 4 7b7 ,minority-,serving institutions ,part ,d of title ,,vi of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #aacb et seq47 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking section #fcg2 7#b7 by redesignating section #fch as section #fcg2 and 7#c7 by inserting after section #fcg1 as so redesignated1 the following3 #fch4 ,priority to minority-serving institutions 7a7 ,priority ,in seeking applications and awarding grants under this title1 the ,secretary1 may give priority to-- 7#a7 minority-serving institutions2 or 7#b7 institutions of higher education that apply for such grants that propose significant and sustained collaborative activities with one or more minority-serving institutions4 7b7 ,technical assistance ,the ,secretary shall provide technical assistance to minority-serving institutions to ensure maximum distribution of grants to eligible minority-serving institutions and among each category of such institutions4 4 7c7 ,authorization of appropriations ,part ,d of title ,,vi of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #aacb et seq47 is further amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #fci4 ,authorization of appropriations 7a7 ,in general ,subject to subsection 7b71 there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this title #abe1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbj and each of the #e succeeding fiscal years4 7b7 ,adjustment for inflation 7#a7 ,in general ,the amount authorized to be appropriated under subsection 7a7 for fiscal year #bjba and each of the #d succeeding fiscal years shall be deemed increased by a percentage equal to the annual adjustment percentage4 7#b7 ,definition ,in this subsection1 the term annual adjustment percentage as applied to a fiscal year1 means the estimated percentage change in the ,consumer ,price ,index 7as determined by the ,secretary1 using the definition in section #dgh7;f77 for the most recent calendar year ending prior to the beginning of that fiscal year4 4