,i #aacth ,,congress #b;d ,session ,h4 ,r4 #chgc ,,in ,,the ,,house ,,of ,,representatives ,january #ad1 #bjad,mr4 ,honda 7for himself1 ,mr4 ,grijalva1 and ,mr4 ,cartwright7 introduced the following bill2 which was referred to the ,committee on ,education and the ,workforce ,a ,,bill ,to amend the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife in order to support the community schools model4 #a4 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,supporting ,community ,schools ,act of #bjac4 #b4 ,findings ,congress finds the following3 7#a7 ,the community school model effectively leverages multiple education funding streams1 which results in greater resources for a school4 ,community schools increase and sustain capacity through diversified financial support and leverage1 on average1 #c dollars from private and other sources for every #a dollar of ,state funding provided to the schools4 ,according to ,secretary of ,education ,arne ,duncan1 for every dollar spent on community schools1 the ,united ,states is getting back #e1 #f1 or #g dollars from the business community1 nonprofit organizations1 social service agencies1 and ,state and ,federal governments4 7#b7 ,according to ,linda ,darling-,hammond1 the ,charles ,du,common ,professor of ,education at ,stanford ,university1 community schools1 which make local schools the hub of education and health services for children and families1 have proven to be highly successful and are cost effective and replicable4 ,community schools are a force for development and stability that strengthens families and communities1 and such schools offer childcare and early learning1 family literacy and job-training1 tutoring and enrichment before and after school1 and on-site health clinics4 7#c7 ,the bulk of community school resources go directly to assist schools in meeting the schools' core instructional missions1 while also strengthening the health and well-being of students1 families1 and neighborhoods4 ,community schools dedicate approximately #eg percent of expenditures to support learning through academic enrichment and after school activities1 summer learning programs1 early childhood education1 service learning and civic engagement1 life skills1 sports1 and recreation4 ,the second largest expenditure1 #ai percent1 is directed towards health and mental health services1 which ensure that children are physically able to learn and that health-related barriers are identified and addressed4 ,on average1 #ab percent of the resources are spent on supporting families1 adult education1 and immigrant services4 ,twelve percent is spent on staff sites1 including the costs of a coordinator1 tutors1 interns1 mentors1 and volunteers1 working on the alignment of activities for the community school4 7#d7 ,the ,tulsa ,area ,community ,schools ,initiative 7,,tacsi7 in ,tulsa1 ,oklahoma1 operates #ah community schools that serve as centers of community life1 offering comprehensive programs1 services1 and opportunities to students1 families1 and the neighboring community4 ,researchers compared #ah ,,tacsi schools to #ah non-,,tacsi schools and found that students in ,,tacsi schools that had deeply embedded the community school model scored significantly higher than comparable students in non-,,tacsi schools on mathematics achievement tests4 ,further1 the #ah ,,tacsi schools had higher ratings of instructional leadership and effective supervisory practices1 a stronger culture of faculty trust1 and higher levels of student trust of teachers1 school identification among students1 parent trust in school1 and school outreach1 than the comparison schools4 7#e7 ,in ,multnomah ,county1 ,oregon1 ,schools ,uniting ,neighborhoods 7,,sun7 transforms schools into community schools4 ,,sun is a partnership of ,multnomah ,county1 the ,city of ,portland1 including ,children's ,investment ,fund1 local school districts1 the ,oregon ,department of ,human ,services1 a ,business ,leader's ,roundtable1 and nonprofit organizations4 ,data shows that students who regularly participated in ,,sun activities showed strong gains in academics1 attendance1 and behavioral areas4 ,there was a #gf percent increase in ,state benchmark scores in reading and mathematics for such students1 the average daily school attendance at such schools was #ie percent1 and #gd percent of the students had a more positive attitude toward schools4 7#f7 ,all ,cincinnati1 ,ohio1 public schools are using some level of the community school strategy4 ,cincinnati ,public ,schools have been the most improved urban district in ,ohio4 ,cincinnati1 ,ohio1 is the first urban district in the ,state to receive an effective rating4 ,the district had a rating of academic emergency when the districtwide community learning center program first began4 ,oyler ,elementary ,school1 where #ib percent of the students receive free or reduced lunch under the ,richard ,b4 ,russell ,national ,school ,lunch ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agea et seq471 was once threatened with closure4 ,oyler ,elementary ,school has achieved more than its expected level of growth for more than #b consecutive years4 ,the school's performance index has improved by #f percent in the last #b years alone4 7#g7 ,in ,providence1 ,rhode ,island1 results from ,bailey ,elementary ,school1 the first full-service community school in the ,state1 are positive4 ,in #bjji1 ,bailey ,elementary ,school made adequate yearly progress in both mathematics and reading for the first time in #d years4 ,in reading1 students in grade #c went from scoring #bg percent proficiency in #bjjg to #da percent in #bjji1 scores for students in grade #d jumped from #bh percent proficiency to #ei percent during the same period1 and students in grade #e moved from #ab percent proficiency to #ci percent4 7#h7 ,the ,evansville ,vanderburgh ,school ,corporation 7,,evsc7 in ,evansville1 ,indiana1 is a districtwide community school system that serves over #bb1jjj students in #ch schools4 ,students are connected to their schools and to helping institutions like churches and community organizations1 libraries and health clinics1 recreation centers and volunteer agencies1 all of which allow students to explore and participate in the larger community4 #c4 ,purpose ,the purpose of this ,act is to provide ,state educational agencies and local educational agencies with the funding1 flexibility1 and support necessary to implement a research and evidence based community school model1 in order to-- 7#a7 enable local educational agencies and community partners1 including public and private agencies1 community-based organizations1 local government1 institutions of higher education1 families1 family advocacy organizations1 after school program providers1 summer program providers1 museums1 libraries1 and other cultural institutions and civic organizations1 to leverage their resources to prepare students for institutions of higher education1 careers1 and citizenship1 through the creation and establishment of community schools2 and 7#b7 to provide funding for the creation1 continuation1 or expansion of results-driven partnerships that align numerous funding streams1 including public and private funding1 and leverage existing funding4 #d4 ,definitions ,section #iaja of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ghja7 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#ci71 by striking ,state4--,the and inserting the following3 7#dj7 ,state4--,the 2 7#b7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#g7 through 7#cf71 paragraphs 7#cg7 through 7#ci71 and paragraphs 7#dj7 through 7#dc7 as paragraphs 7#h7 through 7#cg71 paragraphs 7#ci7 through 7#da71 and paragraphs 7#dd7 through 7#dg71 respectively2 7#c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#f7 the following3 7#g7 ,community school ,the term community school means a public elementary school or secondary school that-- 7,a7 provides a coordinated and responsive set of programs and integrated student supports that focus on academics1 mental and physical health and social services1 youth and community development1 early care and education programs and services1 expanded learning time 7including summer learning71 and community engagement that leads to improved student learning and development1 stronger families1 and healthier communities2 7,b7 is supported by a set of partnerships between such school or local educational agency and other community resources1 such as community-based organizations1 nonprofit organizations1 and other public or private entities with a demonstrated record of successfully meeting student and family needs1 consistent with the purpose of a community school model1 as described in section #c of the ,supporting ,community ,schools ,act of #bjac2 7,c7 in addition to serving as an elementary school or secondary school1 also operates as a center of the community that is open to the community and provides or hosts relevant services for the community1 to the greatest extent practicable2 7,d7 allows for the coordination of the assets of the school and communities to more efficiently and effectively meet the needs of all students2 7,e7 provides opportunities for collaboration between the specialized instructional support personnel who are employed by a school or a local educational agency and are responsible for providing specialized instructional support services1 school nurses1 and other staff to offer a comprehensive range of services and opportunities to children1 families1 and communities2 7,f7 identifies a site coordinator 7who may be provided through a partnership with a nonprofit organization7 to serve as a liaison with partner organizations in order to assist the community school in providing children and families with the integrated services and comprehensive supports that are needed to improve the learning of children and the ability of children to plan for postsecondary educational opportunities1 such as services and supports related to-- 7i7 health2 7ii7 employment2 7iii7 mentoring or tutoring services1 and other human services2 7iv7 enrichment and accelerated learning opportunities2 7v7 before school and after school programs2 7vi7 recreation programs2 and 7vii7 summer programs2 and 7,g7 implements the following3 7i7 ,the strengthening of the instructional program of the school for core academic subjects1 by-- 7,i7 providing challenging curricula1 raising standards and expectations1 and developing highly effective teachers who are skilled in content area knowledge1 pedagogy1 and socio-emotional development2 7,,ii7 strengthening parent1 family1 and community engagement2 and 7,,iii7 establishing practices that address all aspects of student achievement and development1 including cognitive1 social1 emotional1 physical1 and civic development4 7ii7 ,the provision of effective professional development to assist teachers and administrators1 specialized instructional support personnel1 other staff1 and families in identifying and meeting the comprehensive needs of students4 7iii7 ,strategies to increase student motivation and engagement in learning in school and community settings1 before1 during1 and after school1 and during the summer 7in order to prevent summer learning loss74 7iv7 ,the establishment of partnerships with organizations that volunteer to support enrichment and development activities1 including organizations such as youth sports leagues1 and activities such as family counseling1 housing fairs1 or financial fairs1 designed to meet student1 family1 and community needs4 7v7 ,the creation of a school climate that is safe and supportive4 7vi7 ,improvement of the coordination1 availability1 delivery1 and effectiveness of integrated services and comprehensive supports for children and families4 7vii7 ,the integration of academic enrichment and social services to support the development of the whole child1 including the child's intellectual1 social1 emotional1 and physical development4 7viii7 ,the promotion of mutual respect and collaboration4 7ix7 ,the enhancement of parent1 family1 caregiver1 and community engagement by-- 7,i7 using consistent1 diverse1 and culturally competent outreach strategies2 and 7,,ii7 supporting family engagement1 including adult education and family literacy activities1 family volunteering1 and family input in school policies1 in order to support children's learning4 7x7 ,increased access to1 and improved quality of1 early care and education programs1 when applicable4 7xi7 ,the creation of a cultural environment that is supportive of postsecondary education and career readiness4 7xii7 ,the employment of technology to increase student engagement and student achievement4 2 7#d7 by inserting after paragraph 7#cg7 7as redesignated by paragraph 7#b77 the following3 7#ch7 ,research and ,evidence ,based ,the term research and evidence based means a model that is based on theoretical considerations1 reported practice1 and prior research1 and has demonstrated success in-- 7,a7 improving student achievement or student growth2 7,b7 closing achievement gaps2 7,c7 increasing attendance2 and 7,d7 in the case of a secondary school1 increasing secondary school graduation rates4 2 and 7#e7 by inserting after paragraph 7#da7 7as redesignated by paragraph 7#b77 the following3 7#db7 ,specialized instructional support personnel ,the term specialized instructional support personnel means school counselors1 school social workers1 school psychologists1 and other qualified professional personnel involved in providing assessment1 diagnosis1 counseling1 educational1 therapeutic1 and other necessary corrective or supportive services 7including related services1 as such term is defined in section #fjb of the ,individuals with ,disabilities ,education ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #adja77 as part of a comprehensive program to meet student needs4 7#dc7 ,specialized instructional support services ,the term specialized instructional support services means the services provided by specialized instructional support personnel1 and any other corrective or supportive services1 to meet student needs4 4 #e4 ,use of the community schools model by schools in need of improvement 7a7 ,school improvement grants ,section #ajjc7;g77#i7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcjc7;g77#i77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,local awards4--,each and inserting the following3 ,local awards4-- 7,a7 ,in general ,each 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7,b7 ,community schools model 7i7 ,in ,general ,a local educational agency may use funds under this subsection to transform a school identified for improvement1 corrective action1 or restructuring under section #aaaf into a research and evidence based community school1 in order to-- 7,i7 improve student achievement in the school2 and 7,,ii7 create incentives to grow and sustain community partnerships so that the school and the community work together to improve student academic achievement and social and emotional well-being4 7ii7 ,requirements ,a local educational agency that uses funds under this subsection to transform a school identified for improvement1 corrective action1 or restructuring under section #aaaf into a research and evidence based community school shall-- 7,i7 use rigorous1 transparent1 and equitable evaluation systems to assess the effectiveness of the implementation of the community school model2 7,,ii7 provide ongoing1 high-quality professional development to staff that-- 7aa7 is aligned with the school's instructional program2 7bb7 facilitates effective teaching and learning2 and 7cc7 supports the implementation of school reform strategies2 and 7,,iii7 give the school sufficient operational flexibility in programming1 staffing1 budgeting1 and scheduling so that such school can fully implement a comprehensive strategy that is designed to substantially improve student achievement1 and1 if applicable1 increase the graduation rate at such school4 7iii7 ,continuation of ,activities ,notwithstanding any other provision of this subparagraph1 in carrying out a community school model1 a local educational agency may continue to build on1 or complete1 actions that the local educational agency has taken in the #c years before the school year in which the local educational agency begins to fully implement the community school model4 4 7b7 ,school improvement plans ,section #aaaf7;b77#c77;,a77i7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcaf7;b77#c77;,a77i77 is amended by inserting 1 or the implementation of a research and evidence based community school model after part ,f4 7c7 ,corrective ,action ,section #aaaf7;b77#g77;,c77iv7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcaf7;b77#g77;,c77iv77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7,,vii7 ,transform the school into a research and evidence based community school4 4 7d7 ,alternate governance arrangements ,section #aaaf7;b77#h77;,b7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcaf7;b77#h77;,b77 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating clause 7v7 as clause 7vi72 and 7#b7 by inserting after clause 7iv7 the following3 7v7 ,transforming the school into a research and evidence based community school4 4 #f4 ,encouraging community-school coordination in prevention and intervention programs for children and youth who are neglected1 delinquent1 or at-risk ,section #adbd7c7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fded7c77 is amended by striking education and inserting the following3 education1 which may include funding for a community school coordinator who will support community schools operating within the local educational agency by-- 7,a7 coordinating results-focused partnerships that support the goals of community schools2 7,b7 integrating school and community resources based on individual student needs2 7,c7 engaging families and community partners2 7,d7 mobilizing partners1 coordinating resources1 and managing site-level programming at a community school1 including working with a lead agency 7such as a community-based organization1 institution of higher education1 or public agency7 to provide additional site coordination2 7,e7 helping align and leverage resources and integrate funding streams2 and 7,f7 demonstrating1 through the use of performance indicators1 how the community school supports the academic1 social1 emotional1 physical1 and civic development of students and the community4 4