(a) In general. — The following federal agencies and federally established entities are encouraged to explore whether it is feasible for the agency or entity to establish one or more public charter schools:
- (1) The Library of Congress;
- (2) The National Aeronautics and Space Administration;
- (3) The Drug Enforcement Administration;
- (4) The National Science Foundation;
- (5) The Department of Justice;
- (6) The Department of Defense;
- (7) The Department of Education; and
- (8) The Smithsonian Institution, including the National Zoological Park, the National Museum of American History, the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, and the National Gallery of Art.
- (b) Report. — Not later than 120 days after April 26, 1996, any agency or institution described in subsection (a) of this section that has explored the feasibility of establishing a public charter school shall report its determination on the feasibility to the appropriate congressional committees.
History
Apr. 26, 1996, 110 Stat. 1321 133, Pub. L. 104-134, § 2215
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 31-2853.25.