20 U.S.C. § 5982 — Purposes

This subchapter aims (1) to improve instruction for minority and Native American students in American government and civics through a national program of accredited summer teacher-training and staff-development seminars or institutes, followed by academic-year in-service programs at colleges, universities, or other appropriate places, for (A) social-studies and other teachers responsible for American history, government, and civics classes, and (B) other educators working with minority and Native American youth; and (2) through better instruction, to improve minority and Native American students’ knowledge and understanding of the American government system.