United States-Poland Parliamentary Youth Exchange Program Act of 2007
Latest Action
Became Public Law No: 110-83.
Official Summary
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the Senate reported version is repeated here.) United States-Poland Parliamentary Youth Exchange Program Act of 2007 - Authorizes the Secretary of State, in cooperation with the government of Poland, to establish a United States-Poland Parliamentary Youth Exchange Program for American and Polish secondary students under 19 years old who have been accepted for up to one academic year of study abroad in a credit-approved program. States that eligible participants shall: (1) live in and attend a public secondary school in the host country for one academic year; (2) undertake academic studies in the host country, with particular emphasis on the history, constitution, and political development of the host country; and (3) be eligible for an internship in the host country. Directs the Secretary to report annually to the appropriate congressional committees respecting the Program. Authorizes FY2008 appropriations.
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AI Government Intelligence™The United States-Poland Parliamentary Youth Exchange Program Act of 2007 authorizes the Secretary of State, in cooperation with the Polish government, to establish a youth exchange program for American and Polish secondary students under 19 years old. Participants will study abroad for up to one academic year in a credit-approved program, attend public secondary schools in the host country, focus on academic studies related to the host country's history, constitution, and political development, and be eligible for internships. The Secretary of State is required to report annually to Congress on the program, and funding is authorized for fiscal year 2008.
This law establishes a bilateral youth exchange program between the United States and Poland, promoting educational and cultural exchange for secondary students with an emphasis on political and historical studies.
- Authorizes a youth exchange program for American and Polish secondary students under 19 years old.
- Participants must attend public secondary schools in the host country for one academic year and focus on political and historical studies.
- The Secretary of State must report annually to Congress on the program's progress and outcomes.
- Funding is authorized for fiscal year 2008 to support the program.
['American and Polish secondary students under 19 years old participating in the exchange program', 'U.S. Department of State', 'Polish government and educational institutions', 'Schools hosting exchange students', 'Congressional committees overseeing international educational programs']
['Implementation challenges related to coordinating with foreign educational institutions and governments', 'Oversight and accountability of program outcomes through annual reporting requirements', 'Funding limitations as appropriations are authorized only for fiscal year 2008', 'Ensuring equitable access and selection criteria for eligible students']
The bill was introduced and passed during the 110th Congress and signed into law on September 20, 2007. It reflects a bilateral effort to strengthen educational and cultural ties between the United States and Poland through youth exchanges. The program is situated within the broader policy area of International Affairs and focuses on fostering mutual understanding through academic and internship opportunities.
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['Enhanced bilateral relations between the United States and Poland through educational and cultural exchange.', 'Increased awareness and understanding among youth of the political and historical context of the host country.', 'Potential development of future diplomatic, academic, or professional ties stemming from participant experiences.']
The bill includes an annual reporting requirement to Congress, which supports transparency and oversight of the program's implementation and outcomes. However, the authorization of funding only for fiscal year 2008 suggests that continued program support depends on future legislative action. The absence of the full bill text limits detailed analysis of specific program administration provisions.
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