USC Subchapter VIII

in effect

50 U.S.C. § 3191 Scholarships and work-study for pursuit of graduate degrees in science and technology

(a) Program authorizedThe Director of National Intelligence may carry out a program to provide scholarships and work-study for individuals who are pursuing graduate degrees in fields of study in science and technology that are identified by the Director as appropriate to meet the future needs of the intelligence community for qualified scientists and engineers. (b) AdministrationIf the Director of National Intelligence carries out the program under subsection (a), the Director of National Intelligence shall administer the program through the Office of the Director of National Intelligence. (c) Identification of fields of studyIf the Director of National Intelligence carries out the program under subsection (a), the Director shall identify fields of study under subsection (a) in consultation with the other heads of the elements of the intelligence community. (d) Eligibility for participationAn individual eligible to participate in the program is any individual who—(1) either—(A) is an employee of the intelligence community; or (B) meets criteria for eligibility for employment in the intelligence community that are established by the Director of National Intelligence; (2) is accepted in a graduate degree program in a field of study in science or technology identified under subsection (a); and (3) is eligible for a security clearance at the level of Secret or above. (e) RegulationsIf the Director of National Intelligence carries out the program under subsection (a), the Director shall prescribe regulations for purposes of the administration of this section.

50 U.S.C. § 3192 Framework for cross-disciplinary education and training

The Director of National Intelligence shall establish an integrated framework that brings together the educational components of the intelligence community in order to promote a more effective and productive intelligence community through cross-disciplinary education and joint training.

50 U.S.C. § 3201 Program on advancement of foreign languages critical to the intelligence community

(a) In generalThe Secretary of Defense and the Director of National Intelligence may jointly carry out a program to advance skills in foreign languages that are critical to the capability of the intelligence community to carry out the national security activities of the United States (hereinafter in this part referred to as the “Foreign Languages Program”). (b) Identification of requisite actionsIn order to carry out the Foreign Languages Program, the Secretary of Defense and the Director of National Intelligence shall jointly identify actions required to improve the education of personnel in the intelligence community in foreign languages that are critical to the capability of the intelligence community to carry out the national security activities of the United States and to meet the long-term intelligence needs of the United States.

50 U.S.C. § 3202 Education partnerships

(a) In generalIn carrying out the Foreign Languages Program, the head of a covered element of the intelligence community may enter into one or more education partnership agreements with educational institutions in the United States in order to encourage and enhance the study in such educational institutions of foreign languages that are critical to the capability of the intelligence community to carry out the national security activities of the United States. (b) Assistance provided under educational partnership agreementsUnder an educational partnership agreement entered into with an educational institution pursuant to this section, the head of a covered element of the intelligence community may provide the following assistance to the educational institution:(1) The loan of equipment and instructional materials of the element of the intelligence community to the educational institution for any purpose and duration that the head of the element considers appropriate. (2) Notwithstanding any other provision of law relating to the transfer of surplus property, the transfer to the educational institution of any computer equipment, or other equipment, that is—(A) commonly used by educational institutions; (B) surplus to the needs of the element of the intelligence community; and (C) determined by the head of the element to be appropriate for support of such agreement. (3) The provision of dedicated personnel to the educational institution—(A) to teach courses in foreign languages that are critical to the capability of the intelligence community to carry out the national security activities of the United States; or (B) to assist in the development for the educational institution of courses and materials on such languages. (4) The involvement of faculty and students of the educational institution in research projects of the element of the intelligence community. (5) Cooperation with the educational institution in developing a program under which students receive academic credit at the educational institution for work on research projects of the element of the intelligence community. (6) The provision of academic and career advice and assistance to students of the educational institution. (7) The provision of cash awards and other items that the head of the element of the intelligence community considers appropriate.

50 U.S.C. § 3203 Voluntary services

(a) Authority to accept servicesNotwithstanding section 1342 of title 31 and subject to subsection (b), the Foreign Languages Program under section 3201 of this title shall include authority for the head of a covered element of the intelligence community to accept from any dedicated personnel voluntary services in support of the activities authorized by this part. (b) Requirements and limitations(1) In accepting voluntary services from an individual under subsection (a), the head of a covered element of the intelligence community shall—(A) supervise the individual to the same extent as the head of the element would supervise a compensated employee of that element providing similar services; and (B) ensure that the individual is licensed, privileged, has appropriate educational or experiential credentials, or is otherwise qualified under applicable law or regulations to provide such services. (2) In accepting voluntary services from an individual under subsection (a), the head of a covered element of the intelligence community may not—(A) place the individual in a policymaking position, or other position performing inherently governmental functions; or (B) compensate the individual for the provision of such services. (c) Authority to recruit and train individuals providing servicesThe head of a covered element of the intelligence community may recruit and train individuals to provide voluntary services under subsection (a). (d) Status of individuals providing services(1) Subject to paragraph (2), while providing voluntary services under subsection (a) or receiving training under subsection (c), an individual shall be considered to be an employee of the Federal Government only for purposes of the following provisions of law:(A) Section 552a of title 5 (relating to maintenance of records on individuals). (B) Chapter 11 of title 18 (relating to conflicts of interest). (2)(A) With respect to voluntary services under paragraph (1) provided by an individual that are within the scope of the services accepted under that paragraph, the individual shall be deemed to be a volunteer of a governmental entity or nonprofit institution for purposes of the Volunteer Protection Act of 1997 (42 U.S.C. 14501 et seq.). (B) In the case of any claim against such an individual with respect to the provision of such services, section 4(d) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 14503(d)) 11 See References in Text note below. shall not apply. (3) Acceptance of voluntary services under this section shall have no bearing on the issuance or renewal of a security clearance. (e) Reimbursement of incidental expenses(1) The head of a covered element of the intelligence community may reimburse an individual for incidental expenses incurred by the individual in providing voluntary services under subsection (a). The head of a covered element of the intelligence community shall determine which expenses are eligible for reimbursement under this subsection. (2) Reimbursement under paragraph (1) may be made from appropriated or nonappropriated funds. (f) Authority to install equipment(1) The head of a covered element of the intelligence community may install telephone lines and any necessary telecommunication equipment in the private residences of individuals who provide voluntary services under subsection (a). (2) The head of a covered element of the intelligence community may pay the charges incurred for the use of equipment installed under paragraph (1) for authorized purposes. (3) Notwithstanding section 1348 of title 31, the head of a covered element of the intelligence community may use appropriated funds or nonappropriated funds of the element in carrying out this subsection.

50 U.S.C. § 3204 Regulations

(a) In generalThe Secretary of Defense and the Director of National Intelligence shall jointly prescribe regulations to carry out the Foreign Languages Program. (b) Elements of the intelligence communityThe head of each covered element of the intelligence community shall prescribe regulations to carry out sections 3202 and 3203 of this title with respect to that element including the following:(1) Procedures to be utilized for the acceptance of voluntary services under section 3203 of this title. (2) Procedures and requirements relating to the installation of equipment under section 3203(f) of this title.

50 U.S.C. § 3205 Definitions

In this part: (1) The term “covered element of the intelligence community” means an agency, office, bureau, or element referred to in subparagraphs (B) through (L) of section 3003(4) of this title. (2) The term “educational institution” means—(A) a local educational agency (as that term is defined in section 7801 of title 20); (B) an institution of higher education (as defined in section 1002 of title 20, other than institutions referred to in subsection (a)(1)(C) of such section); or (C) any other nonprofit institution that provides instruction of foreign languages in languages that are critical to the capability of the intelligence community to carry out national security activities of the United States. (3) The term “dedicated personnel” means employees of the intelligence community and private citizens (including former civilian employees of the Federal Government who have been voluntarily separated, and members of the United States Armed Forces who have been honorably discharged, honorably separated, or generally discharged under honorable circumstances and rehired on a voluntary basis specifically to perform the activities authorized under this part).

50 U.S.C. § 3221 Assignment of intelligence community personnel as language students

(a) In generalThe Director of National Intelligence, acting through the heads of the elements of the intelligence community, may assign employees of such elements in analyst positions requiring foreign language expertise as students at accredited professional, technical, or other institutions of higher education for training at the graduate or undergraduate level in foreign languages required for the conduct of duties and responsibilities of such positions. (b) Authority for reimbursement of costs of tuition and training(1) The Director of National Intelligence may reimburse an employee assigned under subsection (a) for the total cost of the training described in that subsection, including costs of educational and supplementary reading materials. (2) The authority under paragraph (1) shall apply to employees who are assigned on a full-time or part-time basis. (3) Reimbursement under paragraph (1) may be made from appropriated or nonappropriated funds. (c) Relationship to compensation as an analystReimbursement under this section to an employee who is an analyst is in addition to any benefits, allowances, travel expenses, or other compensation the employee is entitled to by reason of serving in such an analyst position.

50 U.S.C. § 3222 Program on recruitment and training

(a) Program(1) RequirementThe Director of National Intelligence, in consultation with the heads of the elements of the intelligence community, shall carry out a program to ensure that selected individuals are provided funds for academic training (including with respect to both undergraduate and postgraduate education), or to reimburse for academic training previously obtained—(A) in capabilities, missions, or skillsets, especially in the fields of science, technology, math, and engineering, to address workforce requirements in which the intelligence community is deficient or likely to be deficient in the future; or (B) for such individuals who have backgrounds or experiences that the Director has identified as—(i) contributing to capabilities, missions, or skillsets in which the intelligence community is deficient or likely to be deficient in future; and (ii) being underrepresented in the intelligence community or likely to be underrepresented in the future. (2) CommitmentAn individual selected for participation in the program shall commit to employment with an element of the intelligence community for a period that the Director determines is commensurate with the amount of funding provided to the individual under the program and under such terms and conditions as the Director considers appropriate. (3) DesignationThe program shall be known as the Pat Roberts Intelligence Scholars Program. (4) OutreachThe Director, in consultation with the heads of the elements of the intelligence community, shall maintain a publicly available internet website on the program that describes—(A) the intent of the program; (B) the conditions and requirements for selection and participation; (C) application instructions; (D) the areas covered by the program pursuant to the review conducted under subsection (b)(2); and (E) any other details the Director determines appropriate. (b) ElementsIn carrying out the program under subsection (a), the Director shall—(1) establish such requirements relating to the academic training of participants as the Director considers appropriate to ensure that participants are prepared for employment as intelligence professionals; and (2) on an annual basis, review the areas that will contribute to the capabilities, missions, and skillsets in which the intelligence community is deficient or is likely to be deficient in the future. (c) Use of fundsFunds made available for the program under subsection (a) shall be used—(1) to provide a monthly stipend for each month that a participant is pursuing a course of study; (2) to pay the partial or full tuition of a participant for the completion of such course of study; (3) to reimburse a participant for tuition paid by the participant before becoming an employee of an element of the intelligence community, including with respect to providing payments for student loans used for such tuition; (4) to pay for books and materials that the participant requires or required to complete such course of study; (5) to pay the expenses of the participant for travel requested by an element of the intelligence community in relation to such program; or (6) for such other purposes the Director considers reasonably appropriate to carry out such program.

50 U.S.C. § 3223 Educational scholarship program

The head of a department or agency containing an element of the intelligence community may establish an undergraduate or graduate training program with respect to civilian employees and prospective civilian employees of such element similar in purpose, conditions, content, and administration to the program that the Secretary of Defense is authorized to establish under section 3614 of this title.

50 U.S.C. § 3224 Intelligence officer training program

(a) Programs(1) The Director of National Intelligence may carry out grant programs in accordance with subsections (b) and (c) to enhance the recruitment and retention of an ethnically and culturally diverse intelligence community workforce with capabilities critical to the national security interests of the United States. (2) In carrying out paragraph (1), the Director shall identify the skills necessary to meet current or emergent needs of the intelligence community and the educational disciplines that will provide individuals with such skills. (b) Institutional grant program(1) The Director may provide grants to institutions of higher education to support the establishment or continued development of programs of study in educational disciplines identified under subsection (a)(2). (2) A grant provided under paragraph (1) may, with respect to the educational disciplines identified under subsection (a)(2), be used for the following purposes:(A) Curriculum or program development. (B) Faculty development. (C) Laboratory equipment or improvements. (D) Faculty research. (c) Grant program for certain minority-serving colleges and universities(1) The Director may provide grants to historically black colleges and universities, Predominantly Black Institutions, Hispanic-serving institutions, and Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-serving institutions to provide programs of study in educational disciplines identified under subsection (a)(2) or described in paragraph (2). (2) A grant provided under paragraph (1) may be used to provide programs of study in the following educational disciplines:(A) Intermediate and advanced foreign languages deemed in the immediate interest of the intelligence community, including Farsi, Pashto, Middle Eastern, African, and South Asian dialects. (B) Study abroad programs and cultural immersion programs. (d) ApplicationAn institution of higher education seeking a grant under this section shall submit an application describing the proposed use of the grant at such time and in such manner as the Director may require. (e) ReportsAn institution of higher education that receives a grant under this section shall submit to the Director regular reports regarding the use of such grant, including—(1) a description of the benefits to students who participate in the course of study funded by such grant; (2) a description of the results and accomplishments related to such course of study; and (3) any other information that the Director may require. (f) RegulationsThe Director shall prescribe such regulations as may be necessary to carry out this section. (g) DefinitionsIn this section:(1) The term “Director” means the Director of National Intelligence. (2) Historically black college and university.—The term “historically black college and university” has the meaning given the term “part B institution” in section 1061 of title 20. (3) The term “institution of higher education” has the meaning given the term in section 1001 of title 20. (4) Predominantly black institution.—The term “Predominantly Black Institution” has the meaning given the term in section 1059e of title 20. (5) Hispanic-serving institution.—The term “Hispanic-serving institution” has the meaning given that term in section 1101a(a)(5) of title 20. (6) Asian american and native american pacific islander-serving institution.—The term “Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-serving institution” has the meaning given that term in section 1059g(b)(2) of title 20. (7) Study abroad program.—The term “study abroad program” means a program of study that—(A) takes place outside the geographical boundaries of the United States; (B) focuses on areas of the world that are critical to the national security interests of the United States and are generally underrepresented in study abroad programs at institutions of higher education, including Africa, Asia, Central and Eastern Europe, Eurasia, Latin America, and the Middle East; and (C) is a credit or noncredit program.

50 U.S.C. § 3224a Authorization of support by Director of National Intelligence for certain workforce activities

(a) AuthorizationThe Director may, with or without reimbursement, obligate or expend amounts authorized to be appropriated or otherwise made available for the Office of the Director of National Intelligence for covered workforce activities for the purpose of supporting a covered workforce activity of an element of the intelligence community. (b) NotificationNot later than 30 days after the date on which the Director exercises the authority in subsection (a), the Director shall submit to the congressional intelligence committees and the Committees on Appropriations of the House of Representatives and the Senate written notification of such exercise. (c) Covered workforce activity definedIn this section, the term “covered workforce activity” means an activity relating to—(1) recruitment or retention of the intelligence community workforce; or (2) diversity, equality, inclusion, or accessibility, with respect to such workforce.

50 U.S.C. § 3227 Transfer date

In this part, the term “transfer date” means the date on which the National Intelligence University is transferred from the Defense Intelligence Agency to the Director of National Intelligence under section 3334a(a) of this title.

50 U.S.C. § 3227a Degree-granting authority

(a) In generalBeginning on the transfer date, under regulations prescribed by the Director of National Intelligence, the President of the National Intelligence University may, upon the recommendation of the faculty of the University, confer appropriate degrees upon graduates who meet the degree requirements. (b) LimitationA degree may not be conferred under this section unless—(1) the Secretary of Education has recommended approval of the degree in accordance with the Federal Policy Governing Granting of Academic Degrees by Federal Agencies; and (2) the University is accredited by the appropriate academic accrediting agency or organization to award the degree, as determined by the Secretary of Education.

50 U.S.C. § 3227c Continued applicability of the Federal Advisory Committee Act to the Board of Visitors

The Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.) 11 See References in Text note below. shall continue to apply to the Board of Visitors of the National Intelligence University on and after the transfer date.

50 U.S.C. § 3227d National Intelligence University acceptance of grants

(a) AuthorityThe Director of National Intelligence may authorize the President of the National Intelligence University to accept qualifying research grants. (b) Qualifying grantsA qualifying research grant under this section is a grant that is awarded on a competitive basis by an entity referred to in subsection (c) for a research project with a scientific, literary, or educational purpose. (c) Entities from which grants may be acceptedA qualifying research grant may be accepted under this section only from a Federal agency or from a corporation, fund, foundation, educational institution, or similar entity that is organized and operated primarily for scientific, literary, or educational purposes. (d) Administration of grant funds(1) Establishment of accountThe Director shall establish an account for administering funds received as qualifying research grants under this section. (2) Use of fundsThe President of the University shall use the funds in the account established pursuant to paragraph (1) in accordance with applicable provisions of the regulations and the terms and conditions of the grants received. (e) Related expensesSubject to such limitations as may be provided in appropriations Acts, appropriations available for the National Intelligence University may be used to pay expenses incurred by the University in applying for, and otherwise pursuing, the award of qualifying research grants. (f) RegulationsThe Director of National Intelligence shall prescribe regulations for the administration of this section.