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 94 STAT. 3012

PUBLIC LAW 96-516—DEC. 12, 1980 rupted, and are re-entering the work force within five years after such interruption; (9) make grants to women eligible under paragraph (8) to assist such women in planning and developing a research project eligible for support under such paragraph; (10) provide support to individuals or academic institutions for full-time or part-time visiting professorships for women in science; and (11) support demonstration project activities of individuals, public agencies, and private entities designed to encourage the employment and advancement of women in science, engineering, and technology. MINORITIES IN SCIENCE

Science education program. 42 USC 1885b. Report to congressional committee.

SEC. 34. (a) The Foundation is authorized (1) to undertake or support a comprehensive science education program to increase the participation of minorities in science and technology, and (2) to support activities to initiate research at minority institutions. (b) By September 30, 1981, the Director, with the advice and assistance of the Committee on Equal Opportunities in Science and Technology established in section 36, shall prepare and transmit to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources of the Senate and the Committee on Science and Technology of the House of Representatives a report proposing a comprehensive and continuing program at the Foundation to promote the full participation of minorities in science and technology. Such report shall contain budgetary and legislative recommendations for the carrying out of such program by the Foundation. NATIONAL POLICY DEVELOPMENT

Report to Congress. 42 USC 1885 note.

Report to Congress.

SEC. 35. (a) By January 20, 1982, the President, with the assistance of the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy and the Director of the Foundation, shall prepare and transmit a report to the Congress proposing a comprehensive national policy and program, including budgetary and legislative recommendations, for the promotion of equal opportunity for women and minorities in science and technology. (b) On or before January 1, 1983, the President, with the assistance of the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy, the heads of appropriate executive departments, and the Director of the Foundation shall prepare and transmit a report to the Congress proposing a comprehensive policy, including budgetary and legislative recommendations, concerning the direct and indirect impacts of science and technology on women and minorities. COMMITTEE ON EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES IN SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

Establishment. 42 USC 1885c.

SEC, 36. (a) There is established within the Foundation a Committee on Equal Opportunities in Science and Technology (hereinafter referred to as the "Committee"). The Committee shall provide advice to the Foundation concerning (1) the implementation of the provisions of this Act and (2) other policies and activities of the Foundation to encourage full participation of women, minorities, and other groups currently underrepresented in scientific engineering, professional, and technical fields. (b) Each member of the Committee shall be appointed by the Director with the concurrence of the National Science Board. The Chairperson of the National Science Board Committee on Minorities

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