S. 3530 — what changed

Section 202 (20 U.S.C. 9101) is amended—

“(A) using technology to enable users to find, evaluate, organize, create, and communicate information; and

“(B) developing digital citizenship and the responsible use of technology.”

removed “(7) Institution of higher education—The term institution of higher education means an institution of higher education as defined under section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001).”

Section 204 (20 U.S.C. 9103) is amended—

“(1) programs and activities under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (including programs and activities under subparts 2 and 3 of part B of title II, and parts A and B of title IV, of such Act);”

“(4) Federal programs and activities that increase the capacity of libraries and museums to act as partners in supporting economic and community development, providing education and research, improving digital literacy skills, strengthening financial literacy and other types of literacy skills, and enhancing public safety and health awareness.”

“(1) initiatives, materials, technology, or research to support education, workforce development, economic and business development, and related activities and services undertaken by libraries;”

Section 210 (20 U.S.C. 9108) is amended—

“210. Policy research, data collection, analysis and modeling, evaluation, and dissemination”

“(a) In general—The Director shall regularly support and conduct, as appropriate, policy research, data collection, analysis and modeling, evaluation, and dissemination of information to extend and improve the Nation’s museum, library, and information services.

“(b) Objectives—The objectives of the policy research, data collection, analysis and modeling, evaluation, and dissemination of information carried out under this section include the following:

“(1) To enhance and expand the capacity of museums, libraries, and information services to anticipate, respond to, and meet the evolving needs of communities and the public, including by identifying trends and developments that may impact the need for and delivery of services.

“(2) To provide information and data on the role, value, and impact of museum, library, and information resources, including the identification of trends and potential gaps in the availability and use of museum and library services by their communities and the public.

“(3) To measure the effectiveness of museums, libraries, and information services throughout the United States, including the impact of Federal programs authorized under this Act.

“(4) To identify indicators and outcomes that can be used to create enhancements to the efficiency and efficacy of museum, library, and information services.

“(5) To promote advancement and growth in museum, library, and information services through sharing of best practices and effective strategies in order to better serve the people of the United States.

“(6) To facilitate planning for, and building of, institutional capacity in order to improve—

“(A) museum, library, and information services at the national, State, local, and regional levels; and

“(B) international communications and cooperative networks.

“(7) To support and enhance collaborative professional networks and consortia that use shared, meaningful, and actionable data analysis and modeling to advance museum, library, and information services and address community needs.

“(c) Authority To contract and enter into other arrangements—The Director is authorized to enter into grants, contracts, cooperative agreements, and other arrangements with Federal agencies, public and private organizations, and other entities with expertise the Director determines appropriate, to further the objectives described in subsection (b) and to carry out the responsibilities under subsection (f).

“(d) Consultation and public engagement—In carrying out subsection (a) and in furtherance of the objectives described in subsection (b), the Director—

“(1) shall conduct ongoing collaboration (as determined appropriate by the Director) and consult with—

“(A) State library administrative agencies; and

“(B) National, State, tribal, and regional museum and library organizations; and

“(2) may also collaborate or consult with—

“(A) cooperative networks of geographic- or discipline-based museums and libraries; and

“(B) other applicable agencies, organizations (including international organizations), entities (including entities with expertise in the fields of data collection, analysis and modeling, and evaluation), and community stakeholders.

“(e) Assistance to museums and libraries—The Director shall provide technical support and assistance (and other resources, to the extent practicable) to ensure consistency in data reporting and help the museum and library fields with meeting the objectives of this section.

“(f) Dissemination

“(1) In general—Each year, the Director shall widely disseminate, as appropriate to further the objectives described in subsection (b)—

“(A) the results, data, reports, findings, studies, surveys, and other information obtained under this section;

“(B) the means and approaches by which the objectives described in subsection (b) were accomplished; and

“(C) information regarding the manner and extent to which collaboration and consultation were conducted, as required by subsection (d).

“(2) Formats to be used—The information described in paragraph (1) shall be shared in formats that facilitate access and ease of use and are searchable.”

Section 210C (20 U.S.C. 9111) is amended—

Section 212 (20 U.S.C. 9121) is amended—

changed “(5) to promote literacy, education, and lifelong learning, including by building learning partnerships with school libraries in our Nation's schools, including tribal schools, and developing resources, capabilities, and programs in support of State and local State, tribal, and local efforts to offer a well-rounded educational experience to all students;”

“(6) to enable libraries to develop services that meet the needs of communities throughout the Nation, including people of diverse geographic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds, individuals with disabilities, residents of rural and urban areas, Native Americans, military families, veterans, and caregivers;

“(7) to enable libraries to serve as anchor institutions to support community revitalization through enhancing and expanding the services and resources provided by libraries, including those services and resources relating to workforce development, economic and business development, critical thinking skills, health information, digital literacy skills, financial literacy and other types of literacy skills, and new and emerging technology;”

“(12) to encourage, support, and disseminate model programs of library and museum collaboration.”

Section 214(a) (20 U.S.C. 9123(a)) is amended—

Section 221 (20 U.S.C. 9131) is amended—

“(C) Exception

“(i) In General—Notwithstanding subparagraph (A), if the sum appropriated under the authority of section 214 and not reserved under subsection (a) for any fiscal year exceeds the aggregate of the allotments for all States under this subsection for fiscal year 2019—

“(I) the minimum allotment for each State otherwise receiving a minimum allotment of $680,000 under subparagraph (A) shall be increased to $1,000,000; and

“(II) the minimum allotment for each State otherwise receiving a minimum allotment of $60,000 under subparagraph (A) shall be increased to $100,000.

changed “(ii) Insufficient funds to award alternative minimum—If the sum appropriated under the authority of section 214 and not reserved under subsection (a) for any fiscal year exceeds the aggregate of the allotments for all States under this subsection for fiscal year 2019, yet is insufficient to fully satisfy the requirement of clause (i), such excess amount shall first be allotted among the States described in clause (i)(I) so as to increase equally the minimum allotment for each such State above $680,000. After the requirement of clause (i)(I) is fully satisfied for any fiscal year, any remainder of such excess amount shall be allotted among the States described in clause (i)(II) so as to increase equally the minimum allotment for each such State above $60,000.$60,000.”

removed “(C) Exception

removed “(i) In general—Notwithstanding subparagraph (A), if the sum appropriated under the authority of section 214 and not reserved under subsection (a) for any fiscal year exceeds the aggregate of the allotments for all States under this subsection for fiscal year 2018—

removed “(I) the minimum allotment for each State otherwise receiving a minimum allotment of $680,000 under subparagraph (A) shall be increased to $1,000,000 for that fiscal year and each subsequent fiscal year; and

removed “(II) the minimum allotment for each State otherwise receiving a minimum allotment of $60,000 under subparagraph (A) shall be increased to $100,000 for that fiscal year and each subsequent fiscal year.

removed “(ii) Insufficient funds to award alternative minimum—If the sum appropriated under the authority of section 214 and not reserved under subsection (a) for any fiscal year exceeds the aggregate of the allotments for all States under this subsection for fiscal year 2018, yet is insufficient to fully satisfy the requirement of clause (i), such excess amount shall first be allotted among the States described in clause (i)(I) so as to increase equally the minimum allotment for each such State above $680,000. After the requirement of clause (i)(I) is fully satisfied for any fiscal year, any remainder of such excess amount shall be allotted among the States described in clause (i)(II) so as to increase equally the minimum allotment for each such State above $60,000.”

Section 251 (20 U.S.C. 9151) is amended—

Section 264(a) (20 U.S.C. 9165) is amended—

“(3) enhancing the training and professional development of librarians and the library workforce to enable librarians and the library workforce to meet the needs of their communities, including those needs relating to education, lifelong learning, workforce development, economic and business development, health information, critical thinking skills, digital literacy skills, financial and other types of literacy skills, and new and emerging technology.”

“(2) supporting museums in building learning partnerships with the Nation’s schools, including tribal schools, and developing museum resources, capabilities, and programs in support of State and local efforts to offer a well-rounded educational experience to all students;”

“(D) curate, stabilize, and organize object-related information; and”

“(5) creating shared technology tools and data resources, and developing museum staff training plans to improve and maximize museum services through organizations such as museum associations, professional networks, community-based organizations, and foundations, and through other collaborative mechanisms;”

“(C) institutions of higher education;”

“(G) other relevant research and policy organizations;”

“(7) encouraging the use of new and emerging technologies and media, including new ways to disseminate information, engage varied audiences in experiential learning, and support teachers and students to enhance access to and engagement with museum collections, programs, and services;”

“(8) supporting museums in developing, carrying out, and providing programs and services that meet the needs of communities throughout the Nation, including people of diverse geographic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds, individuals with disabilities, residents of rural and urban areas, Native Americans, military families, veterans, and caregivers, and for State institutions;”

“(12) enabling museums to serve as anchor institutions to support community revitalization and the creation of opportunities for advancement; and

“(13) developing public and private partnerships with other agencies and community-based organizations to expand and enhance museum services.”

changed Section 276 (20 U.S.C. 9176), as redesignated by section 17 19(1), is amended—