of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1070 et seq.), which led to a low-income student obtaining a degree in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, or other high demand fields. (ii) Definition In this subparagraph, the term low-income student has the meaning given the term low-income individual in section 402A(h) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1070a–11(h) ). (4) National science foundation grant program for K–12 science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education (A) In general Ten percent of the amounts deposited into the H–1B Nonimmigrant Petitioner Account shall remain available to the Director of the National Science Foundation until expended to carry out a direct or matching grant program to support improvement in elementary schools and secondary schools, including through private-public partnerships. Grants awarded pursuant to this paragraph shall include formula-based grants that target lower income populations with a focus on reaching women and minorities. (B) Types of programs covered The Director shall award grants to programs that— (i) support the development and implementation of standards-based instructional materials models and related student assessments that enable elementary school and secondary school students to acquire an understanding of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, and to develop critical thinking skills