A bill to establish a digital and wireless network technology program, and for other purposes.
Requires the NSF Director to establish an advisory council on the best approaches for involving eligible institutions in supported activities and for reviewing and evaluating submitted proposals. Requires the council to include members from minority serving institutions.
Makes the following institutions eligible for such assistance: (1) a historically Black college or university; (2) a Hispanic-, Alaska Native-, or Native Hawaiian-serving institution; (3) a tribally controlled college or university; or (4) an institution determined to have enrolled a substantial number of minority, low-income students who received assistance under the Higher Education Act of 1965. Provides a matching funds requirement.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 557.
Introduced in Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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