§ 7381j. Experiential-based learning opportunities
(a)
Internships authorized
(1)
In general
From the amounts authorized under subsection (f), the Secretary, acting through the Director, shall establish a summer internship program for middle school and secondary school students that shall—
(b)
Selection criteria
(1)
In general
The Director shall establish criteria to determine the sufficient level of academic preparedness necessary for a student to be eligible for an internship under this section.
(c)
Priority
(1)
In general
The Director shall give priority for an internship under this section to a student who meets the eligibility criteria described in subsection (b) and who attends a school—
(A)
(d)
Outreach and experiential-based programs for minority students
(1)
In general
The Secretary, acting through the Director, in cooperation with Hispanic-serving institutions, historically Black colleges and universities, tribally controlled colleges and universities, Alaska Native- and Native Hawaiian-serving institutions, and other minority-serving institutions and nonprofit entities with substantial experience relating to outreach and experiential-based learning projects, shall establish outreach and experiential-based learning programs that will encourage underrepresented minority students in kindergarten through grade 12 to pursue careers in science, engineering, and mathematics.
(e)
Evaluation and accountability plan
The Director shall develop an evaluation and accountability plan for the activities funded under this subpart that objectively measures the impact of the activities.
(f)
Authorization of appropriations
There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $7,500,000 for each of fiscal years 2008 through 2010.