Public Law 115-410 | Public Law 115–410: To reauthorize the Museum and Library Services Act.

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PUBLIC LAW 115–410—DEC. 31, 2018

MUSEUM AND LIBRARY SERVICES
ACT OF 2018

132 STAT. 5412

Public Law

115–410

115th Congress

An Act

To reauthorize the Museum and Library Services Act.

Dec. 31, 2018

[S. 3530]

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Museum and Library Services Act of 2018.

SECTION 1.

SHORT TITLE; REFERENCES.

(a)

Short Title
20 USC 9101 note.
.—

This Act may be cited as the “

Museum and Library Services Act of 2018

”.

(b)

References.—

Except as otherwise expressly provided, whenever in this Act an amendment or repeal is expressed in terms of an amendment to, or repeal of, a section or other provision, the reference shall be considered to be made to a section or other provision of the Museum and Library Services Act (20 U.S.C. 9101 et seq.).

SEC. 2.

GENERAL DEFINITIONS.

Section 202 (20 U.S.C. 9101)

is amended

—

(1)

in paragraph (2), by

striking

“means the skills associated with using technology to enable users to find, evaluate, organize, create, and communicate information.” and

inserting

“means the skills associated with—

“(A)

using technology to enable users to find, evaluate, organize, create, and communicate information; and

“(B)

developing digital citizenship and the responsible use of technology.”

; and

(2)

in paragraph (5), by

striking

“by the Secretary of the Interior”.

SEC. 3.

DIRECTOR OF THE INSTITUTE.

Section 204 (20 U.S.C. 9103)

is amended

—

(1)

in subsection (a)(2), by

inserting

“, except that if a successor to the Director has not been appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, as of the date of expiration of the Director’s term, the Director may serve for not more than 1 additional year or until a successor is appointed and confirmed, whichever is earlier” before the period;

(2)

in subsection (f)—

(A)

striking

paragraph (1) and

inserting

the following:

“(1)

programs and activities under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (including programs and activities under subparts 2 and 3 of part B of title II, and parts A and B of title IV, of such Act);”

; and132 STAT. 5413

(B)

striking

paragraph (4) and

inserting

the following:

“(4)

Federal programs and activities that increase the capacity of libraries and museums to act as partners in supporting economic and community development, providing education and research, improving digital literacy skills, strengthening financial literacy and other types of literacy skills, and enhancing public safety and health awareness.”

; and

(3)

in subsection (g)—

(A)

in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by

striking

“Humanities, and the Director of the Office of Management and Budget,” and

inserting

“Humanities, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, the Secretary of Commerce, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, the Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of Homeland Security, the Secretary of Agriculture, the Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation for National and Community Service, the Librarian of Congress, the Archivist of the United States, and the Director of the United States Government Publishing Office,”;

(B)

striking

paragraph (1) and

inserting

the following:

“(1)

initiatives, materials, technology, or research to support education, workforce development, economic and business development, and related activities and services undertaken by libraries;”

; and

(C)

in paragraph (3), by

striking

“or technology” and

inserting

“technology, or research”.

SEC. 4.

NATIONAL MUSEUM AND LIBRARY SERVICES BOARD.

Section 207(b) (20 U.S.C. 9105a(b))

is amended

—

(1)

in paragraph (2)(A)(i)(II), by

inserting

“, including rural communities” after “underserved communities”;

(2)

in paragraph (3), in the first sentence—

(A)

inserting

“, and the needs of,” after “persons from”; and

(B)

inserting

“, including rural areas” after “United States”;

(3)

in paragraph (4), by

striking

“and the Deputy Director of the Office of Museum Services” and

inserting

“the Deputy Director of the Office of Museum Services, and the General Counsel of the Institute”;

(4)

redesignating

subsections (f) through (i) as subsections (g) through (j), respectively; and

(5)

inserting

after subsection (e) the following:

“(f)

Secretary.—

The General Counsel of the Institute shall serve as Secretary of the Museum and Library Services Board.”

SEC. 5.

POLICY RESEARCH, DATA COLLECTION, ANALYSIS AND MODELING, EVALUATION, AND DISSEMINATION.

Section 210 (20 U.S.C. 9108)

is amended

—

(1)

striking

the section heading and

inserting

the following:

“SEC. 210.

POLICY RESEARCH, DATA COLLECTION, ANALYSIS AND MODELING, EVALUATION, AND DISSEMINATION.”

;

(2)

redesignating

subsection (f) as subsection (g);132 STAT. 5414

(3)

striking

subsections (a) through (e) and

inserting

the following:

“(a)

In General.—

The Director shall regularly support and conduct, as appropriate, policy research, data collection, analysis and modeling, evaluation, and dissemination of information to extend and improve the Nation’s museum, library, and information services.

“(b)

Objectives.—

The objectives of the policy research, data collection, analysis and modeling, evaluation, and dissemination of information carried out under this section include the following:

“(1)

To enhance and expand the capacity of museums, libraries, and information services to anticipate, respond to, and meet the evolving needs of communities and the public, including by identifying trends and developments that may impact the need for and delivery of services.

“(2)

To provide information and data on the role, value, and impact of museum, library, and information resources, including the identification of trends and potential gaps in the availability and use of museum and library services by their communities and the public.

“(3)

To measure the effectiveness of museums, libraries, and information services throughout the United States, including the impact of Federal programs authorized under this Act.

“(4)

To identify indicators and outcomes that can be used to create enhancements to the efficiency and efficacy of museum, library, and information services.

“(5)

To promote advancement and growth in museum, library, and information services through sharing of best practices and effective strategies in order to better serve the people of the United States.

“(6)

To facilitate planning for, and building of, institutional capacity in order to improve—

“(A)

museum, library, and information services at the national, State, local, and regional levels; and

“(B)

international communications and cooperative networks.

“(7)

To support and enhance collaborative professional networks and consortia that use shared, meaningful, and actionable data analysis and modeling to advance museum, library, and information services and address community needs.

“(c)

Authority To Contract and Enter Into Other Arrangements.—

Grants.

The Director is authorized to enter into grants, contracts, cooperative agreements, and other arrangements with Federal agencies, public and private organizations, and other entities with expertise the Director determines appropriate, to further the objectives described in subsection (b) and to carry out the responsibilities under subsection (f).

“(d)

Consultation and Public Engagement.—

In carrying out subsection (a) and in furtherance of the objectives described in subsection (b), the Director—

“(1)

shall conduct ongoing collaboration (as determined appropriate by the Director) and consult with—

“(A)

State library administrative agencies; and

“(B)

National, State, tribal, and regional museum and library organizations; and

“(2)

may also collaborate or consult with—132 STAT. 5415

“(A)

cooperative networks of geographic- or discipline-based museums and libraries; and

“(B)

other applicable agencies, organizations (including international organizations), entities (including entities with expertise in the fields of data collection, analysis and modeling, and evaluation), and community stakeholders.

“(e)

Assistance to Museums and Libraries.—

The Director shall provide technical support and assistance (and other resources, to the extent practicable) to ensure consistency in data reporting and help the museum and library fields with meeting the objectives of this section.

“(f)

Dissemination.—

“(1)

In general.—

Each year, the Director shall widely disseminate, as appropriate to further the objectives described in subsection (b)—

“(A)

the results, data, reports, findings, studies, surveys, and other information obtained under this section;

“(B)

the means and approaches by which the objectives described in subsection (b) were accomplished; and

“(C)

information regarding the manner and extent to which collaboration and consultation were conducted, as required by subsection (d).

“(2)

Formats to be used.—

The information described in paragraph (1) shall be shared in formats that facilitate access and ease of use and are searchable.”

; and

(4)

in subsection (g)(1), as redesignated by paragraph (2)—

(A)

striking

“fiscal year 2011” and

inserting

“each of the fiscal years 2020 through 2025”; and

(B)

striking

“and such sums as may be necessary for each of the fiscal years 2012 through 2016”.

SEC. 6.

ADMINISTRATIVE FUNDS.

Section 210C (20 U.S.C. 9111)

is amended

—

(1)

striking

“a total of 7 percent of the funds” and

inserting

“$17,000,000 of the total funds”; and

(2)

striking

“sections 210(f), 214, and 275” and

inserting

“sections 210(g), 214, and 276”.

SEC. 7.

PURPOSE RELATING TO LIBRARY SERVICES AND TECHNOLOGY.

Section 212 (20 U.S.C. 9121)

is amended

—

(1)

in paragraph (1), by

inserting

“, education,” after “library”;

(2)

striking

paragraph (5) and

inserting

the following:

“(5)

to promote literacy, education, and lifelong learning, including by building learning partnerships with school libraries in our Nation’s schools, including tribal schools, and developing resources, capabilities, and programs in support of State, tribal, and local efforts to offer a well-rounded educational experience to all students;”

;

(3)

redesignating

paragraphs (6) through (9) as paragraphs (8) through (11), respectively;

(4)

inserting

after paragraph (5) the following:

“(6)

to enable libraries to develop services that meet the needs of communities throughout the Nation, including people of diverse geographic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds, individuals with disabilities, residents of rural and urban areas, Native Americans, military families, veterans, and caregivers;132 STAT. 5416

“(7)

to enable libraries to serve as anchor institutions to support community revitalization through enhancing and expanding the services and resources provided by libraries, including those services and resources relating to workforce development, economic and business development, critical thinking skills, health information, digital literacy skills, financial literacy and other types of literacy skills, and new and emerging technology;”

;

(5)

in paragraph (8), as redesignated by paragraph (3), by

inserting

“, including those from diverse and underrepresented backgrounds,” after “professionals”;

(6)

in paragraph (10), as redesignated by paragraph (3), by

striking

“and” after the semicolon;

(7)

in paragraph (11), as redesignated by paragraph (3), by

striking

the period at the end and

inserting

“; and”; and

(8)

adding

at the end the following:

“(12)

to encourage, support, and disseminate model programs of library and museum collaboration.”

SEC. 8.

DEFINITION OF LIBRARY.

Section 213(1) (20 U.S.C. 9122(1))

is amended

—

(1)

redesignating

subparagraphs (C) through (E) as subparagraphs (D) through (F); and

(2)

inserting

after subparagraph (B) the following:

“(C)

a tribal library;”

SEC. 9.

AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS FOR LIBRARY SERVICES AND TECHNOLOGY.

Section 214(a) (20 U.S.C. 9123(a))

is amended

—

(1)

in paragraph (1), by

striking

“fiscal year 2011 and such sums as may be necessary for each of the fiscal years 2012 through 2016” and

inserting

“each of the fiscal years 2020 through 2025”; and

(2)

in paragraph (2), by

striking

“fiscal year 2011 and such sums as may be necessary for each of the fiscal years 2012 through 2016” and

inserting

“each of the fiscal years 2020 through 2025”.

SEC. 10.

RESERVATIONS AND ALLOTMENTS.

Section 221 (20 U.S.C. 9131)

is amended

—

(1)

in subsection (a)(1)(A), by

striking

“1.75” and

inserting

“2.25”; and

(2)

in subsection (b)(3), by

striking

subparagraph (C) and

inserting

the following:

“(C)

Exception.—

“(i)

In general.—

Notwithstanding subparagraph (A), if the sum appropriated under the authority of section 214 and not reserved under subsection (a) for any fiscal year exceeds the aggregate of the allotments for all States under this subsection for fiscal year 2019—

“(I)

the minimum allotment for each State otherwise receiving a minimum allotment of $680,000 under subparagraph (A) shall be increased to $1,000,000; and

“(II)

the minimum allotment for each State otherwise receiving a minimum allotment of 132 STAT. 5417 $60,000 under subparagraph (A) shall be increased to $100,000.

“(ii)

Insufficient funds to award alternative minimum.—

If the sum appropriated under the authority of section 214 and not reserved under subsection (a) for any fiscal year exceeds the aggregate of the allotments for all States under this subsection for fiscal year 2019, yet is insufficient to fully satisfy the requirement of clause (i), such excess amount shall first be allotted among the States described in clause (i)(I) so as to increase equally the minimum allotment for each such State above $680,000. After the requirement of clause (i)(I) is fully satisfied for any fiscal year, any remainder of such excess amount shall be allotted among the States described in clause (i)(II) so as to increase equally the minimum allotment for each such State above $60,000.”

SEC. 11.

STATE PLANS.

Section 224(b)(6) (20 U.S.C. 9134(b)(6))

is amended

—

(1)

striking

subparagraph (A) and

inserting

the following:

“(A)

;

(2)

in subparagraph (C)—

(A)

in clause (i), by

striking

“and” after the semicolon; and

(B)

adding

at the end the following:

“(iii)

the activities carried out by the State in support of adult education and literacy under title II of such Act; and”

; and

(3)

in subparagraph (D)—

(A)

inserting

“, business,” after “economic”; and

(B)

striking

“and health information” and

inserting

“, health information, critical thinking skills, digital literacy skills, financial literacy and other types of literacy skills”.

SEC. 12.

GRANTS TO STATES.

Section 231(a) (20 U.S.C. 9141(a))

is amended

—

(1)

in paragraph (1)—

(A)

inserting

“(including new and emerging technology)” after “formats”; and

(B)

striking

“workforce development, and digital literacy skills” and

inserting

“workforce development, economic and business development, health information, critical thinking skills, digital literacy skills, and financial literacy and other types of literacy skills”;

(2)

in paragraph (3)(B), by

inserting

“, including those from diverse and underrepresented backgrounds,” after “professionals”; and

(3)

in paragraph (4), by

inserting

“, tribes,” after “agencies”.

SEC. 13.

STATE ADVISORY COUNCILS.

Section 251 (20 U.S.C. 9151)

is amended

—

(1)

inserting

“tribal,” after “public,”; and132 STAT. 5418

(2)

striking

“and libraries serving individuals with disabilities” and

inserting

“and libraries serving people of diverse geographic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds, individuals with disabilities, residents of rural and urban areas, Native Americans, military families, veterans, and caregivers”.

SEC. 14.

NATIONAL LEADERSHIP ACTIVITIES.

Section 262 (20 U.S.C. 9162)

is amended

—

(1)

in subsection (a)—

(A)

in the matter preceding paragraph (1)—

(i)

striking

“of awarding grants or entering into contracts or cooperative agreements”; and

(ii)

striking

“museums” and all that follows through “activities that may include—” and

inserting

“museums, including by carrying out activities such as—”;

(B)

in paragraph (2)(A), by

inserting

“and emerging” after “new”;

(C)

redesignating

paragraph (4) as paragraph (5); and

(D)

striking

paragraph (3) and

inserting

the following:

“(3)

conserving, preserving, and digitizing library materials and resources, giving priority to projects emphasizing coordination, optimizing conditions for storage and future use, offering staff training, avoiding duplication, and providing access by researchers beyond the institution or library entity undertaking the project;

“(4)

enhancing the ability of libraries to provide services to affected communities in the event of an emergency or disaster through—

“(A)

the development of national, regional, statewide, or local emergency and disaster management plans that—

“(i)

address communication and coordination of information and services for affected communities; and

“(ii)

ensure the preservation of knowledge and library collections; and

“(B)

the implementation of the emergency and disaster management plans described in subparagraph (A), or otherwise enabling libraries to provide services consistent with this Act to affected communities in the event of an emergency or disaster; and”

;

(2)

in subsection (b)—

(A)

striking

paragraph (1) and

inserting

the following:

“(1)

In general.—

The Director may carry out the activities described in subsection (a) by entering into arrangements, including grants, contracts, cooperative agreements, and other forms of assistance, with libraries, library consortia and associations, institutions of higher education, museums, and other entities that the Director determines appropriate.”

; and

(B)

in paragraph (2), by

striking

“and cooperative agreements” and

inserting

“cooperative agreements, and other arrangements or forms of assistance”; and

(3)

in subsection (c)—132 STAT. 5419

(A)

striking

“activities assisted under this section are administered” and

inserting

the following:

“activities assisted under this section—

“(1)

are administered”

;

(B)

striking

“experts.” and

inserting

“experts;”; and

(C)

adding

at the end the following:

“(2)

reflect and serve a range of library types and geographically diverse areas;

“(3)

include evaluation, analysis, and dissemination components; and

“(4)

to the extent practicable, actively involve, have direct impact on, or provide future application in, libraries.”

SEC. 15.

LAURA BUSH 21ST CENTURY LIBRARIAN PROGRAM.

Section 264(a) (20 U.S.C. 9165)

is amended

—

(1)

in subsection (a)—

(A)

in paragraph (1)—

(i)

inserting

“from diverse and underrepresented backgrounds” after “librarians”; and

(ii)

striking

“middle” through “postsecondary” and

inserting

“at the middle school, high school, and postsecondary levels”;

(B)

in paragraph (2), by

inserting

“from diverse and underrepresented backgrounds” after “library leaders”; and

(C)

striking

paragraph (3) and

inserting

the following:

“(3)

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 communities, including those needs relating to education, lifelong learning, workforce development, economic and business development, health information, critical thinking skills, digital literacy skills, financial and other types of literacy skills, and new and emerging technology.”

SEC. 16.

PURPOSE RELATING TO MUSEUM SERVICES.

Section 272 (20 U.S.C. 9171)

is amended

—

(1)

striking

paragraph (1);

(2)

redesignating

paragraph (2) as paragraph (1);

(3)

inserting

after paragraph (1), as redesignated by paragraph (2), the following:

“(2)

to encourage and support museums in carrying out their public service role of connecting the whole of society to the cultural, artistic, historical, natural, and scientific understandings that constitute our diverse heritage;”

;

(4)

in paragraph (4), by

inserting

“diverse” before “cultural”;

(5)

in paragraph (5), by

striking

“as a result of their increasing use by the public” and

inserting

“as they serve their communities in new and different ways”;

(6)

in paragraph (8), by

striking

“and” after the semicolon;

(7)

in paragraph (9)—

(A)

striking

“State level” and

inserting

“State and regional levels”; and

(B)

striking

the period at the end and

inserting

“; and”; and

(8)

adding

at the end the following:132 STAT. 5420

“(10)

to assist museums in their civic engagement efforts to ensure that every person in the United States has access to high-quality museum services.”

SEC. 17.

MUSEUM SERVICES DEFINITIONS.

Section 273(1) (20 U.S.C. 9172(1))

is amended

—

(1)

inserting

“, tribal,” after “public”; and

(2)

inserting

“, cultural heritage,” after “educational”.

SEC. 18.

MUSEUM SERVICES ACTIVITIES.

(a)

In General.—

Section 274(a) (20 U.S.C. 9173(a))

is amended

—

(1)

striking

paragraph (2) and

inserting

the following:

“(2)

supporting museums in building learning partnerships with the Nation’s schools, including tribal schools, and developing museum resources, capabilities, and programs in support of State and local efforts to offer a well-rounded educational experience to all students;”

;

(2)

in paragraph (3)—

(A)

in subparagraph (C), by

striking

“and” after the semicolon;

(B)

redesignating

subparagraph (D) as subparagraph (E); and

(C)

inserting

after subparagraph (C) the following:

“(D)

curate, stabilize, and organize object-related information; and”

;

(3)

striking

paragraph (7);

(4)

redesignating

paragraphs (5) and (6) as paragraphs (6) and (7), respectively;

(5)

inserting

after paragraph (4) the following:

“(5)

creating shared technology tools and data resources, and developing museum staff training plans to improve and maximize museum services through organizations such as museum associations, professional networks, community-based organizations, and foundations, and through other collaborative mechanisms;”

;

(6)

in paragraph (6), as redesignated by paragraph (4)—

(A)

redesignating

subparagraphs (C) through (E) as subparagraphs (D) through (F), respectively;

(B)

inserting

after subparagraph (B) the following:

“(C)

institutions of higher education;”

;

(C)

in subparagraph (D), as redesignated by subparagraph (A), by

inserting

“tribal,” after “regional,”;

(D)

in subparagraph (E), as redesignated by subparagraph (A), by

striking

“and” after the semicolon;

(E)

in subparagraph (F), as redesignated by subparagraph (A), by

inserting

“and” after the semicolon; and

(F)

adding

at the end the following:

“(G)

other relevant research and policy organizations;”

;

(7)

striking

paragraph (7), as redesignated by paragraph (4), and

inserting

the following:

“(7)

encouraging the use of new and emerging technologies and media, including new ways to disseminate information, engage varied audiences in experiential learning, and support teachers and students to enhance access to and engagement with museum collections, programs, and services;”

;

(8)

striking

paragraph (8) and

inserting

the following:132 STAT. 5421

“(8)

supporting museums in developing, carrying out, and providing programs and services that meet the needs of communities throughout the Nation, including people of diverse geographic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds, individuals with disabilities, residents of rural and urban areas, Native Americans, military families, veterans, and caregivers, and for State institutions;”

;

(9)

in paragraph (10), by

striking

“and” after the semicolon;

(10)

in paragraph (11), by

striking

the period at the end and

inserting

a semicolon; and

(11)

adding

at the end the following:

“(12)

enabling museums to serve as anchor institutions to support community revitalization and the creation of opportunities for advancement; and

“(13)

developing public and private partnerships with other agencies and community-based organizations to expand and enhance museum services.”

(b)

Services for Native Americans.—

Section 274(d) (20 U.S.C. 9173(d))

is amended

striking

“1.75 percent” and

inserting

“2.25 percent”.

(c)

Technical Corrections and Conforming Amendments.—

Section 274 (20 U.S.C. 9173), as amended by subsections (a) and (b), is further amended—

(1)

in subsection (c)—

(A)

in paragraph (2), by

inserting

a period after “United States”; and

(B)

in paragraph (3)—

(i)

in subparagraph (A), by

striking

“technical” and all that follows through the period and

inserting

“technical assistance.”; and

(ii)

in subparagraph (B), by

striking

“subparagraph (A)” and all that follows through “awards” and

inserting

“subparagraph (A). Subsequent awards”; and

(2)

in subsection (d), by

striking

“section 275” and

inserting

“section 276”.

SEC. 19.

21ST CENTURY MUSEUM PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM.

Subtitle C (20 U.S.C. 9171 et seq.)

is amended

—

(1)

20 USC 9176.

redesignating

section 275 as section 276; and

(2)

inserting

after section 274 the following:

“SEC. 275.

20 USC 9175.

21ST CENTURY MUSEUM PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM.

“(a)

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—

“(1)

recruiting and educating future museum professionals from diverse and underrepresented backgrounds, including through encouraging middle or high school students and postsecondary students to pursue careers and build skills in museum services;

“(2)

developing museum leaders from diverse and underrepresented backgrounds, including by increasing the capacity of institutions that offer early career and mid-career professional development, specialized training, and leadership programs that directly relate to museum studies and management; and132 STAT. 5422

“(3)

supporting the professional development of current museum professionals and the museum workforce to enable them to meet identified needs of their communities.

“(b)

Activities.—

From the amounts provided under section 276, the Director may enter into arrangements, including grants, contracts, cooperative agreements, and other forms of assistance, with museums, museum consortia and associations, institutions of higher education (as defined in section 264(b)), and other entities that the Director determines appropriate, for projects that further the purpose of this section, such as projects that—

“(1)

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 entities, such as State and local governments, associations, and nonprofit organizations, in order to effectively prepare the students for, and retain the students in, careers in museum services;

“(2)

recruit future museum professionals from diverse and underrepresented backgrounds, including efforts to attract promising middle school, high school, or postsecondary students to consider careers in museum services such as through offering paid internships, mentoring, and fellowship opportunities;

“(3)

develop new or enhance current professional development and retention programs for museum professionals and the museum workforce, including through mid-career skill-building, mentoring, and fellowships, and by supporting the development of local and regional networks for those who may not have easy access to such opportunities; and

“(4)

support and conduct research, needs assessments, pilot programs, and evaluation of education and professional development programs to explore successful approaches that can successfully recruit, prepare, educate, and retain the next generation of museum professionals.

“(c)

Evaluation
Procedures.
.—

The Director shall establish procedures for reviewing and evaluating arrangements supported under this section.”

SEC. 20.

AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS FOR MUSEUM SERVICES.

Section 276 (20 U.S.C. 9176), as redesignated by section 19(1),

is amended

—

(1)

in subsection (a), by

striking

“fiscal year 2011 and such sums as may be necessary for each of the fiscal years 2012 through 2016” and

inserting

“each of the fiscal years 2020 through 2025”; and132 STAT. 5423

(2)

in subsection (c) by

striking

“fiscal year 2011” and

inserting

“fiscal year 2020”.

Approved December 31, 2018.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. 3530:

CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 164 (2018):

Dec. 4, considered and passed Senate.

Dec. 19, considered and passed House.

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Public Law 115–410: To reauthorize the Museum and Library Services Act.

SHORT TITLE; REFERENCES.

Short Title20 USC 9101 note..—

References.—

GENERAL DEFINITIONS.

DIRECTOR OF THE INSTITUTE.

NATIONAL MUSEUM AND LIBRARY SERVICES BOARD.

Secretary.—

POLICY RESEARCH, DATA COLLECTION, ANALYSIS AND MODELING, EVALUATION, AND DISSEMINATION.

POLICY RESEARCH, DATA COLLECTION, ANALYSIS AND MODELING, EVALUATION, AND DISSEMINATION.”

In General.—

Objectives.—

Authority To Contract and Enter Into Other Arrangements.—

Consultation and Public Engagement.—

Assistance to Museums and Libraries.—

Dissemination.—

In general.—

Formats to be used.—

ADMINISTRATIVE FUNDS.

PURPOSE RELATING TO LIBRARY SERVICES AND TECHNOLOGY.

DEFINITION OF LIBRARY.

AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS FOR LIBRARY SERVICES AND TECHNOLOGY.

RESERVATIONS AND ALLOTMENTS.

Exception.—

In general.—

Insufficient funds to award alternative minimum.—

STATE PLANS.

GRANTS TO STATES.

STATE ADVISORY COUNCILS.

NATIONAL LEADERSHIP ACTIVITIES.

In general.—

LAURA BUSH 21ST CENTURY LIBRARIAN PROGRAM.

PURPOSE RELATING TO MUSEUM SERVICES.

MUSEUM SERVICES DEFINITIONS.

MUSEUM SERVICES ACTIVITIES.

In General.—

Services for Native Americans.—

Technical Corrections and Conforming Amendments.—

21ST CENTURY MUSEUM PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM.

21ST CENTURY MUSEUM PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM.

Purpose.—

Activities.—

EvaluationProcedures..—

AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS FOR MUSEUM SERVICES.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. 3530:

CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 164 (2018):

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Short Title
20 USC 9101 note.
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Evaluation
Procedures.
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