Executive Order 13398

By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered as follows:

. Policy.
 * To help keep America competitive, support American talent and creativity, encourage innovation throughout the American economy, and help State, local, territorial, and tribal governments give the Nation's children and youth the education they need to succeed, it shall be the policy of the United States to foster greater knowledge of and improved performance in mathematics among American students.

. Establishment and Mission of Panel.

. Membership and Chair of Panel.

. Report to the President on Strengthening Mathematics Education.
 * In carrying out subsection 2(b) of this order, the Panel shall submit to the President, through the Secretary, a preliminary report not later than January 31, 2007, and a final report not later than February 28, 2008. Both reports shall, at a minimum, contain recommendations, based on the best available scientific evidence, on the following:

. Additional Reports.
 * The Secretary may require the Panel, in carrying out subsection 2(b) of this order, to submit such additional reports relating to the policy set forth in section 1 as the Secretary deems appropriate.

. General Provisions.

. Termination.
 * Unless hereafter extended by the President, this Advisory Panel shall terminate 2 years after the date of this order.

, April 18, 2006. [FR Doc. 06–3865 Filed 4–20–06; 8:45 am] Billing Code 3195–01–P