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 PUBLIC LAW 102-325—JULY 23, 1992 106 STAT. 501 "(2) early intervention programs of demonstrated effectiveness which set students on the path toward staying in school and pursuing a postsecondary education; "(3) model programs wmch counsel students in specific environments, such as urban, rural, and suburban; and "(4) model programs which develop school/community partnerships to provide mentoring, tutoring, work experiences and other services which support making postsecondary education a reahstic goal for all students. "(b) DISSEMINATION.—The Secretary shall ensure that the information collected under subsection (a) is disseminated. <«EC. 408C. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. 'There are authorized to be appropriated $35,000,000 for fisced year 1993 and such siuns as may be necessary for each of the 4 succeeding fiscal years to carry out this chapter. " CHAPTER 5—PUBLIC INFORMATION «SEC. 409A. DATABASE AND INFORMATION LINE. "From the funds available under section 409C, the Secretary shall award a contract to establish and maintain— "(1) a computerized database of all public and private financial assistance programs, to be accessible to schools and Ubraries through either modems or toll-free telephone lines; and "(2) a toll-free information hne, including access by telecommunications devices for the deaf (TDD's'), to provide individuaHzed financial assistance information to parents, students, and other individuals, including individuals with disabilities, and to refer students with disabilities and their families to the postsecondary clearinghouse that is authorized under section 633(c) of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. "SEC. 409B. EARLY AWARENESS INFORMATION PROGRAM. "(a) PROGRAM AUTHORITY.— The Secretary is authorized to enter into contracts with appropriate public agencies, nonprofit private organizations, and institutions of higher education to conduct an information program designed— "(1) to broaden the early awareness of postsecondary educational opportunities by secondary school students and their parents; and "(2) to encourage economically disadvantaged, minority, or at-risk individuals to seek higher education, and to seek higher education and financial assistance counseling at public schools and libraries. "(b) CONTENTS OF MESSAGES.— Announcements and messages supported under this section— "(1) may be specially designed for students of limited EngHsh proficiency, "(2) shall publicize— "(A) me availability of Federal student assistance under this Act; "(B) the importance of postsecondary education in longterm career planning; and "(C) the need and necessity to complete a secondary education program successfully in order to meet the requirements for college. 20 USC 1070a-43. Contracts. 20 USC 1070a-51. 20 USC 1070a-52.

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