§3981. Statement of purpose

It is the purpose of this part to supplement State and local resources to-

(1) improve the quality of instruction in the fields of mathematics, science, and engineering in the State;

(2) furnish additional resources and support for research, student scholarships, and faculty exchange programs in the fields of mathematics, science, and engineering; and

(3) encourage partnerships in education between the business community, institutions of higher education, and elementary and secondary schools in the community.

( Pub. L. 98–377, title III, §302, Aug. 11, 1984, 98 Stat. 1283 ; Pub. L. 100–418, title VI, §6031(b)(2), Aug. 23, 1988, 102 Stat. 1483 .)

Editorial Notes

Amendments

1988-Pub. L. 100–418 substituted "part" for "subchapter" in introductory text.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Short Title

Pub. L. 98–377, title III, §301, Aug. 11, 1984, 98 Stat. 1283 , as amended by Pub. L. 100–418, title VI, §6031(b)(2), Aug. 23, 1988, 102 Stat. 1483 , provided that: "This part [part A (§§301–309) of title III of Pub. L. 98–377 enacting this part] may be cited as the 'Partnerships in Education for Mathematics, Science, and Engineering Act'."