Dwight D. Eisenhower Mathematics and Science Education Amendments Act of 1990

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Dwight D. Eisenhower Mathematics and Science Education Amendments Act of 1990 - Title I: Elementary and Secondary Mathematics and Science Education Programs - Declares it to be the Federal Government's responsibility to: (1) provide an opportunity for updating skills of teachers of mathematics and science in elementary and secondary schools; (2) make information available to local educational agencies (LEAs) regarding updated mathematics and science instructional materials; (3) conduct clearinghouse and dissemination activities so that successful programs and curricula can be replicated; and (4) establish a central listing of all sources of Federal assistance to mathematics and science education. Amends the Dwight D. Eisenhower Mathematics and Science Education Act (the Act, for purposes of this title) to increase the amounts authorized to be appropriated for FY 1991 through 1993. Requires LEAs, with specified exceptions, to first use any amount of their allocation in excess of the FY 1990 amount to provide training for mathematics and science teachers in elementary schools. Revises certain limitations on the amount of program funds which may be used for: (1) technical assistance and administrative costs for elementary and secondary education programs; and (2) assessment and administrative costs for higher education programs. Directs the Secretary of Education (the Secretary) to report annually to specified congressional committees a list of all sources of Federal aid to mathematics and science education. Increases the portion of funds under the Act which the Secretary can use for national program grants or cooperative agreements. Provides for: (1) educational use of the space program; (2) a National Clearinghouse for Science, Mathematics, and Technology Education Materials; and (2) model programs for instruction and training in the use of computers. Provides for Regional Science, Mathematics, and Technology Education Consortia. Directs the Secretary to award grants to such consortia to disseminate and implement exemplary science, mathematics, and technology education instruction materials, teaching methods, and assessment tools for use by elementary and secondary education. Title II: Amendments to the Higher Education Act of 1965 - Declares it to be the Federal Government's responsibility to award scholarships to high-achieving students for study of mathematics, science, and related subjects at postsecondary institutions. Amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 (HEA) to establish a National Science Scholars Program. Authorizes appropriations. Authorizes the Secretary, under such program, to award scholarships to students who: (1) are selected by the President; (2) have demonstrated excellence and achievement in the life, physical, or computer sciences, mathematics, or engineering; and (3) show promise of continuing outstanding achievement in these fields of study. Requires that special consideration be accorded to students of exceptional merit who are economically disadvantaged. Requires that National Science Scholarship recipients be given priority consideration for federally financed summer employment in federally funded research and development centers. Requires Federal agencies to participate actively in providing appropriate summer employment opportunities for such students.

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• Reported in House (text)

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• Placed on Calendar Senate (text)

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• Introduced in House (text)

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• Passed House amended

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• Reported to House with amendment(s)

  summary · EN · 6 July 1990

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 6 June 1990

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