,,ii #aafth ,,congress #ast ,session ,s4 #cdb ,,in ,,the ,,senate ,,of ,,the ,,united ,,states ,february #f1 #bjai,mr4 ,young 7for himself and ,ms4 ,baldwin7 introduced the following bill2 which was read twice and referred to the ,committee on ,health1 ,education1 ,labor1 and ,pensions ,a ,,bill ,to reauthorize title ,,vi of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife in order to improve and encourage innovation in international education1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,advancing ,international and ,foreign ,language ,education ,act4 #b4 ,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 or at the end2 7#b7 in subclause 7,,iv71 by striking the period 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 graduate student's area of specialization4 4 #c4 ,international research and innovation ,part ,a of title ,,vi of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #aaba et seq47 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking sections #fje and #fjf and inserting the following3 #fje4 ,international research and innovation 7a7 ,purpose ,the purpose of this section is to support international and foreign language education research and innovation projects that encourage and contribute to comprehensive and ongoing assessment and strengthening of the ,united ,states capacity in international education1 including program development1 coordination1 delivery1 and outcomes in order to meet national needs4 7b7 ,definition of eligible grant recipient ,in this section1 the term eligible grant recipient means the following3 7#a7 ,an institution of higher education4 7#b7 ,a public or private nonprofit library4 7#c7 ,a nonprofit educational organization4 7#d7 ,an entity that has received a grant under any program under this title for any preceding year4 7#e7 ,a partnership or consortium of #b or more entities described in paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#d74 7c7 ,program authorized 7#a7 ,in general ,from amounts made available to carry out this section1 the ,secretary may-- 7,a7 conduct research and studies that contribute to the purposes of this title1 including research to provide a systematic understanding of our ,nation's international and foreign language education capacity1 structures1 and effectiveness in meeting growing demands in the education1 government1 business1 and nonprofit sectors2 7,b7 create innovative paradigms1 or enhance or scale up proven strategies and practices1 that address systemic challenges to developing and delivering international and foreign language education resources and expertise-- 7i7 for incorporating across educational disciplines and institutions2 and 7ii7 for employers and other stakeholders2 and 7,c7 develop and manage a national standardized database on 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 every grant cycle4 7#b7 ,method of implementation ,the ,secretary may carry out the activities described in paragraph 7#a7 directly or through grants or contracts to eligible grant recipients in accordance with subsection 7d74 7d7 ,research and study and innovation grants 7#a7 ,research and study grants authorized ,from amounts made available to carry out this section1 the ,secretary may award grants1 on a competitive basis1 to eligible entities to pay for the ,federal share of research and studies relating to the systematic development1 collection1 analysis1 publication1 and dissemination of data and other information resources in a manner that is easily understandable and made publicly available1 and that contributes to achieving the purposes of this title4 ,such research and studies may include any of the following3 7,a7 ,assessing and documenting international and foreign language education capacity and supply1 such as-- 7i7 studies and surveys to determine the numbers of foreign language courses1 programs1 and enrollments at all levels of education and in all languages1 including a determination of gaps in those courses or programs determined to be critical to the national interest2 7ii7 studies and surveys of the number and types of degrees or certificates awarded in foreign language studies1 area studies1 global studies1 and international business and professional studies1 including identification of gaps in those areas of study determined critical to the national interest2 7iii7 studies and surveys1 by language1 degree1 and world area1 of-- 7,i7 the number of foreign language studies1 area studies1 global studies1 or international studies faculty1 including international business faculty2 and 7,,ii7 the number of foreign language studies teachers in grades kindergarten through grade #ab2 and 7iv7 studies and surveys of the number of undergraduate and graduate students engaging in long- or short-term education abroad or internship abroad programs as part of their curriculum1 including the countries of destination4 7,b7 ,assessing the demands for international and foreign language education1 the outcomes of international and foreign language education programs1 and the alignment of such demand and outcomes1 such as-- 7i7 studies1 surveys1 and research symposia to determine-- 7,i7 the demand for increased or improved instruction in foreign language studies1 area studies1 global studies1 or other international fields2 and 7,,ii7 the demand for employees with such skills and knowledge in government1 education1 and the private sector2 7ii7 studies1 surveys1 and research symposia to assess the employment or utilization of graduates of programs supported under this title by governmental1 educational1 and private sector entities2 and 7iii7 studies1 surveys1 and research symposia to assess standardized outcomes and the effectiveness and benchmarking of programs supported under this title4 7,c7 ,the development and publication of specialized materials for use in foreign language studies1 area studies1 global studies1 and other international studies1 including in international business and other professional education1 as appropriate4 7,d7 ,studies and 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 which may include-- 7i7 challenges in current evaluation standards2 7ii7 program entrance and graduation requirements2 7iii7 program accreditation2 7iv7 student postsecondary degree requirements2 or 7v7 legal or workplace barriers for teachers and faculty to education and research abroad4 7,e7 ,studies and surveys that identify and document1 in underrepresented institutions of higher education 7including minority-serving institutions and community colleges7-- 7i7 systemic challenges and changes1 incentives1 and partnerships needed to internationalize educational programming in a comprehensive and sustainable way2 and 7ii7 short- and long-term outcomes of successful internationalization strategies and funding models4 7,f7 ,evaluation of the extent to which programs supported under this title reflect diverse perspectives and a wide range of views and generate debate on world regions and international affairs1 as described in the application submitted by the eligible recipient under paragraph 7#c74 7#b7 ,innovation project grants authorized 7,a7 ,in general ,for any fiscal year for which the aggregate amount of funds made available under this title is greater than such amount for fiscal year #bjai1 the ,secretary may use such excess amount made available for this section to pay for the ,federal share of innovation projects that-- 7i7 are consistent with the purposes of this title2 and 7ii7 establish and conduct innovative strategies or increase the scale of proven strategies4 7,b7 ,types of innovation projects ,innovation projects carried out under this paragraph may include any of the following3 7i7 ,innovative paradigms to improve communication1 sharing1 and delivery of resources that further the objectives of this title1 such as-- 7,i7 networking and placement structures and systems to more effectively match postsecondary graduates with international and foreign language education skills with the needs of employers across the workforce2 7,,ii7 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-- 7aa7 less commonly taught languages1 world areas1 or regions2 7bb7 international business2 or 7cc7 specialized research topics of national strategic interest2 7,,iii7 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 networking techniques that contribute to the purposes of this title2 7,,iv7 coordinating initiatives to identify1 implement1 and provide ongoing access to and creation of digital global library resources2 and 7,v7 utilizing technology to create open source resources in international studies1 area studies1 global studies1 and foreign language studies that-- 7aa7 are adaptable to multiple educational settings2 and 7bb7 promote interdisciplinary partnerships between technologists1 curriculum designers1 international and foreign language education experts1 language teachers1 and librarians4 7ii7 ,innovative curriculum1 teaching1 and learning paradigms that further the purposes of this title1 such as-- 7,i7 new paradigms for collaborations of disciplinary programs with foreign language studies1 area studies1 global studies1 and international studies1 and education abroad programs1 that address the internationalization of such disciplinary studies for the purpose of producing globally competent graduates in their fields2 7,,ii7 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 minority-serving institutions and community colleges2 7,,iii7 teaching and learning collaborations among foreign language studies1 area studies1 global studies1 or other international studies programs with diaspora communities1 including heritage students2 and 7,,iv7 new approaches and methods to teaching emerging global issues1 cross-regional interactions1 and underrepresented regions or countries1 such as project- and team-based learning4 7iii7 ,innovative assessment and outcome tools and techniques that further the purposes of this title1 such as-- 7,i7 international and foreign language education assessment techniques that are coupled with outcome-focused training modules and that meet the purposes of this title1 such as certificates and badges1 immersion learning1 or e-portfolio systems2 and 7,,ii7 more effective and easily accessible methods of assessing professionally useful levels of proficiency in foreign languages1 or competencies in area studies1 culture and global knowledge1 or other international fields in programs supported 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 7#c7 ,application 7,a7 ,in general ,each eligible entity desiring a grant under this subsection shall submit an application to the ,secretary at such time1 in such manner1 and accompanied by such information and assurances as the ,secretary may reasonably require4 7,b7 ,contents ,an application submitted under this paragraph shall include evidence that any proposed innovation project described in paragraph 7#b7 has a reasonable and demonstrable expectation of sustainability once the support provided under the grant is completed4 7#d7 ,federal and non-,federal share 7,a7 ,federal share ,the ,federal share of the total cost of carrying out a program supported by a grant under this subsection shall be not more than #ffb_/c percent4 7,b7 ,non-,federal share ,the non-,federal share of the total cost of carrying out a program supported by this grant shall be not less than #cca_/c percent4 ,such share may be provided either in-kind or in cash1 or from institutional and non-institutional funds1 including contributions from ,state entities and private sector corporations or foundations4 7,c7 ,special rule ,the ,secretary may waive or reduce the required non-,federal share under this paragraph for any eligible entity that is1 or includes1 an institution that-- 7i7 is a minority-serving institution or a community college2 and 7ii7 has demonstrated a need for a waiver or reduction in the application submitted under paragraph 7#c74 7e7 ,database website2 #e-,year report ,the ,secretary shall1 directly or through a grant or contract to an eligible grant recipient-- 7#a7 establish1 curate1 maintain1 and update at least once every grant cycle1 a web-based site that-- 7,a7 showcases results of the activities supported under this section2 and 7,b7 serves as a repository and landing site for access to the information1 resources1 and best practices generated through activities supported under this section2 and 7#b7 prepare1 publish and disseminate to ,congress and the public every #e years1 a report that summarizes-- 7,a7 key findings from the activities conducted under this section2 and 7,b7 policy issues the findings may raise with respect to international and foreign language education and outcomes4 2 and 7#b7 by redesignating sections #fjg through #faj as sections #fjf through #fji1 respectively4 #d4 ,authorization of appropriations for part ,a ,section #fji of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #aabh;b71 as redesignated by section #c7b71 is amended by striking #bjji and inserting #bjbj4 #e4 ,global business and professional education programs ,part ,b of title ,,vi of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #aacj et seq47 is amended-- 7#a7 in the title heading1 by striking business and international education programs and inserting global business and professional education programs2 and 7#b7 in section #faa 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #aacj7-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7i7 by striking paragraph 7#a7 and inserting the following3 7#a7 the future economic welfare of the ,united ,states will depend substantially on increasing international and global skills in the business1 educational1 and other professional communities and creating an awareness among the ,american public of the internationalization of the economy of the ,united ,states and numerous other professional areas important to our national interest in the #bast century2 2 7ii7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,i7 by striking language and area study programs and inserting professional schools and programs1 language1 area study1 and global study programs2 and 7,,ii7 by inserting and security before interests2 7iii7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7,i7 by striking between the and inserting among-- 7,a7 the 2 7,,ii7 by striking business and the international education and inserting the following3 business and other professional fields2 7,b7 the international and global education 2 and 7,,iii7 by striking ,states1 and public and inserting the following3 ,states2 and 7,c7 public 2 and 7iv7 in paragraph 7#d7-- 7,i7 by striking and ,state departments of commerce and inserting 1 ,state departments of commerce1 and other professional organizations2 and 7,,ii7 by striking universities and business and inserting institutions of higher education with businesses or other professions2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7i7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,i7 by striking and economic enterprise and inserting 1 economic enterprise1 and security2 and 7,,ii7 by inserting and other professional before personnel2 and 7ii7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking to prosper in an international and inserting and other professional fields to prosper in an international global4 #f4 ,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 the global engagement and competitiveness of the ,united ,states in a wide variety of professional and technical fields important to the national interest in the #bast century4 7b7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,eligible entity ,the term eligible entity means-- 7,a7 an institution of higher education2 7,b7 a consortium of institutions of higher education2 or 7,c7 a partnership consisting of #a or more institutions of higher education and #a or more corporate entity or nonprofit organization4 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 a program in the field of business1 science1 technology1 engineering1 law1 health1 energy1 environment1 agriculture1 transportation1 or education74 7c7 ,program authorized ,from amounts made available to carry out this section and subject to subsection 7g71 the ,secretary shall award grants or contracts1 on a competitive basis1 to eligible entities to enable the eligible entities to carry out programs designed to-- 7#a7 establish an interdisciplinary global dimension in the undergraduate and graduate curricula of programs of business1 science1 technology1 engineering1 mathematics1 health1 environment1 energy1 agriculture1 law1 civics1 and other professional education and technical training1 to be determined by the ,secretary based on national needs2 7#b7 produce graduates with proficiencies in both the global aspects of their professional fields and international1 cross-cultural1 and foreign language skills2 and 7#c7 provide appropriate services to or linkages with corporate1 government1 and nonprofit communities that-- 7,a7 will expand the knowledge and capacity of such communities for global engagement and competitiveness2 and 7,b7 provide internship or employment opportunities for postsecondary students and graduates with international skills4 7d7 ,applications ,each eligible entity desiring a grant or contract under this section shall submit an application to the ,secretary at such time1 in such manner1 and accompanied by such information and assurances as the ,secretary may reasonably require1 including-- 7#a7 evidence that each project proposed in the application has a reasonable and demonstrable expectation of sustainability and replicability once the grant period is completed2 7#b7 a copy of the agreement entered into by the eligible entity with a private entity or nonprofit organization engaged in international economic or other relevant professional activity1 or a combination or consortium of such entities or organizations1 for the purpose of demonstrating compliance with subsection 7c72 7#c7 assurances that the institution of higher education will use the assistance provided under this section for activities that supplement1 and not supplant1 activities described in subsection 7e7 that were carried out by the institution of higher education before receiving the grant or contract2 and 7#d7 assurances that1 where applicable1 the activities funded by the grant or contract will reflect diverse perspectives and a wide range of views on world regions and international affairs4 7e7 ,authorized activities 7#a7 ,mandatory activities ,an eligible entity receiving a grant or contract under this section shall use funds provided under the grant or contract to carry out all of the following activities3 7,a7 ,combining or incorporating into undergraduate or graduate professional education and technical training curricula all of the following3 7i7 ,foreign language programs that lead to proficiency1 including immersion opportunities4 7ii7 ,international studies1 area studies1 or global studies programs4 7iii7 ,educational programs abroad1 internships abroad1 or other innovative or technological linkages abroad4 7iv7 ,global business1 economic1 and trade studies1 as appropriate4 7,b7 ,innovation and improvement in 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 midcareer1 or part-time students4 7,c7 ,establishment of educational programs abroad or internship programs abroad1 or other innovative approaches to enable undergraduate or graduate professional students to develop their foreign language skills and knowledge of foreign cultures and societies and global dimensions of their professional fields4 7,d7 ,development of collaborations on issues of common interest to institutions of higher education1 corporations1 or nonprofit sector organizations designed to strengthen engagement and competitiveness in global business or trade or other global professional activity4 7#b7 ,permissible activities ,an eligible entity receiving a grant or contract under this section may use funds provided under the grant to carry out any of the following activities3 7,a7 ,development of specialized teaching materials and courses 7including foreign language studies1 area studies1 or global studies materials7 and innovative technological delivery systems appropriate to professionally oriented students4 7,b7 ,establishment of student fellowships or other innovative support opportunities for education and training in global professional development activities1 including for underrepresented populations1 first generation students1 and heritage students4 7,c7 ,development of opportunities or fellowships for professional school faculty1 including junior faculty1 to acquire or strengthen international and global skills and perspectives1 including faculty in minority-serving institutions or community colleges4 7,d7 ,summer1 or other academic break1 institutes1 or technology-delivered institutes1 in global business1 science1 technology1 engineering1 mathematics1 or other professional fields1 foreign language studies1 area studies1 and global and other international studies designed to carry out the purposes of this section4 7,e7 ,internationalization of curricula at the community college level and at such minority-serving institutions to further the purposes of this section4 7,f7 ,establishment of linkages overseas-- 7i7 with institutions of higher education1 corporations and other private entities1 and nonprofit organizations2 and 7ii7 that contribute to the educational purpose of this section4 7,g7 ,development of programs to inform the public of-- 7i7 increasing global interdependence in a wide variety of professional fields such as business1 science1 technology1 engineering1 mathematics1 health1 environment1 energy1 agriculture1 law1 civics1 and other areas2 and 7ii7 the role of the ,united ,states within the global system4 7,h7 ,establishment of trade education programs through cooperative arrangements with-- 7i7 regional1 national1 and global trade centers and councils2 and 7ii7 bilateral and multilateral trade associations4 7f7 ,federal share2 non-,federal share 7#a7 ,in general ,any funds provided through a grant under this section shall be used to pay the ,federal share of the activities carried out under the grant4 7#b7 ,federal share ,the ,federal share of the cost of a program supported by a grant under this section shall not be more than #ej percent4 7#c7 ,non-,federal share ,the non-,federal share of the cost of the program supported by a grant under this section-- 7,a7 shall be not less than #ej percent2 and 7,b7 may be provided either in cash or in-kind1 from institutional and non-institutional funds1 including contributions from ,state entities and private sector corporations or foundations4 7#d7 ,special rule ,notwithstanding paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c71 the ,secretary may waive or reduce the required non-,federal share under this section for an eligible entity that is1 or includes1 an institution that-- 7,a7 is a minority-serving institution or is a community college2 and 7,b7 has submitted a grant application under this section that demonstrates a need for a waiver or reduction4 7g7 ,funding rule ,notwithstanding any other provision of this title1 the ,secretary shall only award grants or contracts under this section for a fiscal year if the total amount of funding under this title is greater than the total of such amount for fiscal year #bjai4 4 #g4 ,authorization of appropriations for part ,b ,section #fad of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #aacj;b7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking #bjji and inserting #bjbj2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b71 by striking #bjji and inserting #bjbj4 #h4 ,definitions ,section #fca of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #aacb7 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#b7 through 7#d71 7#e7 through 7#h71 and 7#i7 through 7#aj71 as paragraphs 7#c7 through 7#e71 7#g7 through 7#aj71 and 7#ab7 through 7#ac71 respectively2 7#b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#a7 the following3 7#b7 the term community college has the meaning given the term junior or community college in section #cab7;f72 2 7#c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#e71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#a71 the following3 7#f7 the term heritage student means a postsecondary student who-- 7,a7 was born in the ,united ,states to immigrant parents or immigrated to the ,united ,states at an early age2 7,b7 is proficient in ,english1 but raised in a family primarily speaking #a or more languages of the country of origin2 and 7,c7 maintains a close affinity with the family's culture and language of origin4 2 and 7#d7 by inserting after paragraph 7#aj71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#a71 the following3 7#aa7 the term minority-serving institution means an eligible institution under section #cga7;a72 4 #i4 ,repeal of unfunded programs ,title ,,vi of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #aaba et seq47 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking part ,c2 7#b7 by redesignating part ,d as part ,c2 7#c7 by striking section #fcg2 and 7#d7 by redesignating section #fch as section #fcg4