Sec. 301. NATIONAL PARK SERVICE INTERPRETATION AND EDUCATION
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## SEC. 301 NATIONAL PARK SERVICE INTERPRETATION AND EDUCATION ###
(a)In General Title 54, United States Code, is amended by inserting after chapter 1007 the following: > > ## “CHAPTER 1008 EDUCATION AND INTERPRETATION > > > ## “§ 100801 Definitions > > **[**[54 U.S.C. 100801](/us/usc/t54/s100801)**]** > > “As used in this chapter: > > > #### “(1) Interpretation > > The term ‘**interpretation**’— > > > ##### “(A) > > means providing opportunities for people to form intellectual and emotional connections to gain awareness, appreciation, and understanding of the resources of the System; and > > > ##### “(B) > > may refer to the professional career field of Service employees, volunteers, and partners who interpret the resources of the System. > > > #### “(2) Education > > The term ‘**education**’ means enhancing public awareness, understanding, and appreciation of the resources of the System through learner-centered, place-based materials, programs, and activities that achieve specific learning objectives as identified in a curriculum. > > > #### “(3) Related areas > > The term ‘**related areas**’ means— > > > ##### “(A) > > national wild and scenic rivers and national trails; > > > ##### “(B) > > national heritage areas; and > > > ##### “(C) > > affiliated areas administered in connection with the System. > > > ## “§ 100802 Interpretation and education authority > > **[**[54 U.S.C. 100802](/us/usc/t54/s100802)**]** > > “The Secretary shall ensure that management of System units and related areas is enhanced by the availability and use of a broad program of the highest quality interpretation and education. > > > ## “§ 100803 Interpretation and education evaluation and quality improvement > > **[**[54 U.S.C. 100803](/us/usc/t54/s100803)**]** > > “The Secretary may undertake a program of regular evaluation of interpretation and education programs to ensure that they— > > > #### “(1) > > adjust to how people learn and engage with the natural world and shared heritage as embodied in the System; > > > #### “(2) > > reflect different cultural backgrounds, ages, education, gender, abilities, ethnicity, and needs; > > > #### “(3) > > demonstrate innovative approaches to management and appropriately incorporate emerging learning and communications technology; and > > > #### “(4) > > reflect current scientific and academic research, content, methods, and audience analysis. > > > ## “§ 100804 Improved use of partners and volunteers in interpretation and education > > **[**[54 U.S.C. 100804](/us/usc/t54/s100804)**]** > > “The Secretary may— > > > #### “(1) > > coordinate with park partners and volunteers in the delivery of quality programs and services to supplement those provided by the Service as part of a park’s Long Range Interpretive Plan; > > > #### “(2) > > support interpretive partners by providing opportunities to participate in interpretive training; and > > > #### “(3) > > collaborate with other Federal and non-Federal public or private agencies, organizations, or institutions for the purposes of developing, promoting, and making available educational opportunities related to resources of the System and programs.” > . ###
(b)Conforming Amendment The table of chapters at the beginning of title 54, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to chapter 1007 the following new item:" “1008. Education and Interpretation” ". 100801
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