In this title: (1) Director The term Director means the Director of the National Science Foundation. (2) Institution of higher education The term institution of higher education has the meaning given the term in section 101(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1001(a) ). (3) STEM The term STEM means the subjects of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, including other subjects based on science, technology, engineering, or mathematics, such as computer science. (4) STEM secondary school The term STEM secondary school has the meaning given the term by the Secretary of Education, in coordination with the Director, not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act. (5) State educational agency The term State educational agency has the meaning given the term in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 7801 ). 102. Increasing funding for STEM secondary schools (a) Purpose The purpose of this section is to increase the number of STEM secondary schools in the United States from approximately 100 to approximately 200. (b) Program authorized (1) In general From amounts appropriated under subsection (e), the Secretary of Education, in coordination with the Director, shall award grants, on a competitive basis, to State educational agencies to enable the State educational agencies to carry out the purposes of this section by establishing or expanding STEM secondary schools. (2) Geographic distribution The Secretary shall award grants under this section in a manner that ensures geographic diversity, including awarding grants to State educational agencies serving rural areas. (c) Application A State educational agency desiring to receive a grant under this section shall submit an application to the Secretary of Education at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require. (d) Use of funds A State educational agency receiving funds under this section shall use such funds to award subgrants, on a competitive