S. 2263 · 112th Congress
National Program for Arts and Technology Act of 2012
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Bob Casey
- Introduced
- 2012-03-29
- Latest action
- 2012-03-29 · Introduced in Senate
Summary
National Program for Arts and Technology Act of 2012 - Directs the Secretary of Education to establish and implement a national program for arts and technology that addresses the complex needs of the poor and undereducated by awarding competitive grants to qualified centers (private, nonprofit educational entities) and interested communities to provide: (1) financial support to establish new qualified centers, and (2) management expertise to guide such centers and communities.
Prohibits federal funds received under this Act from being used for capital expenditures or endowment gifts.
Requires a qualified center or an interested community to match federal contributions.