Page:United States Statutes at Large Volume 94 Part 2.djvu/99

 PUBLIC LAW 96-374—OCT. 3, 1980

94 STAT. 1377

administrative services, for which payment shall be made by reimbursement from funds of the Commission in such amounts as may be agreed upon by the Chairman and the Administrator of General Services; "(4) procure supplies, services, and property, and make contracts, without regard to the laws and procedures applicable to Federal agencies; and "(5) enter into contracts with Federal or State agencies, private Contract firms, institutions, and agencies for the conduct of research or authority. surveys, the preparation of reports, and other activities necessary to the discharge of its duties. "AUTHORIZATION

"SEC. 105. There are authorized to be appropriated $3,000,000 to 20 USC 1005. carry out the provisions of this part for the period beginning October 1, 1981 through March 1, 1984. "PART B—EDUCATION OUTREACH PROGRAMS "FINDINGS

"SEC. 111. The Congress finds that— 20 USC ion. "(1) the rapid pace of social, economic, and technological change has created pressing needs for postsecondary educational opportunities for adults in all stages of life; "(2) postsecondary educational opportunities in the United States are traditionally provided for individuals between the ages of eighteen and twenty-two; "(3) many adults are barred from advancement or self-sufficiency by lack of access to, and lack of retention in, postsecondary educational opportunities appropriate to their needs, or by lack of information or support services concerning the availability of postsecondary educational opportunities; "(4) access to postsecondary educational opportunities is severely limited for adults whose educational needs have been inadequately served during youth, or whose age, sex, race, handicap, national origin, rural isolation, or economic circumstance may be a barrier to such opportunities; "(5) with declining population growth rates, the future of postsecondary education in the United States is largely dependent upon its ability to respond to the challenges of new student populations; "(6) service in continuing education will be better achieved through increased emphasis on planning and coordination which more effectively utilizes existing resources of both public and private sectors; and "(7) to meet the unique problems and needs of adults who are disadvantaged in seeking access to postsecondary educational opportunities, resources must be marshalled from a wide range of institutions and groups, including community colleges, community-based educational institutions, business, industry, labor, and other public and private organizations and institutions. "STATE ALLOTMENTS

"SEC. 112. (a)(1) From 90 per centum of the funds appropriated for 20 USC lor this part for each fiscal year, the Secretary shall—

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