,,ii ,calendar ,no4 #fjj #aacth ,,congress #b;d ,session ,h4 ,r4 #dcff ,report ,no4 #aac-bge ,,in ,,the ,,senate ,,of ,,the ,,united ,,states ,may #ab1 #bjad,received2 read twice and referred to the ,committee on ,health1 ,education1 ,labor1 and ,pensions ,november #ag1 #bjad,reported by ,mr4 ,harkin1 with an amendment,strike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italic ,,an ,,act ,to strengthen the ,federal education research system to make research and evaluations more timely and relevant to ,state and local needs in order to increase student achievement4 #a4 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,strengthening ,education through ,research ,act4 #b4 ,table of contents ,sec4 #a4 ,short title4,sec4 #b4 ,table of contents4,title ,i--,,education ,,sciences ,r,e,f,o,r,m,sec4 #aja4 ,references4,sec4 #ajb4 ,definitions4,part ,a--,the ,institute of ,education ,sciences,sec4 #aaa4 ,establishment4,sec4 #aab4 ,functions4,sec4 #aac4 ,delegation4,sec4 #aad4 ,office of the ,director4,sec4 #aae4 ,priorities4,sec4 #aaf4 ,national ,board for ,education ,sciences4,sec4 #aag4 ,commissioners of the ,national ,education ,centers4,sec4 #aah4 ,transparency4,sec4 #aai4 ,competitive awards4,part ,b--,national ,center for ,education ,research,sec4 #aca4 ,establishment4,sec4 #acb4 ,duties4,sec4 #acc4 ,standards for conduct and evaluation of research4,part ,c--,national ,center for ,education ,statistics,sec4 #aea4 ,establishment4,sec4 #aeb4 ,duties4,sec4 #aec4 ,performance of duties4,sec4 #aed4 ,reports4,sec4 #aee4 ,dissemination4,sec4 #aef4 ,cooperative education statistics systems4,part ,d--,national ,center for ,education ,evaluation and ,regional ,assistance,sec4 #aga4 ,establishment4,sec4 #agb4 ,commissioner for ,education ,evaluation and ,regional ,assistance4,sec4 #agc4 ,evaluations4,sec4 #agd4 ,regional educational laboratories for research1 development1 dissemination1 and evaluation4,part ,e--,national ,center for ,special ,education ,research,sec4 #age4 ,establishment4,sec4 #agf4 ,commissioner for ,special ,education ,research4,sec4 #agg4 ,duties4,part ,f--,general provisions,sec4 #ahb4 ,prohibitions4,sec4 #ahc4 ,confidentiality4,sec4 #ahd4 ,availability of data4,sec4 #ahe4 ,performance management4,sec4 #ahf4 ,authority to publish4,sec4 #ahg4 ,repeals4,sec4 #ahh4 ,fellowships4,sec4 #ahi4 ,authorization of appropriations4,title ,,ii--,,educational ,,technical ,a,s,s,i,s,t,a,n,c,e,sec4 #bja4 ,references4,sec4 #bjb4 ,definitions4,sec4 #bjc4 ,comprehensive centers4,sec4 #bjd4 ,evaluations4,sec4 #bje4 ,existing technical assistance providers4,sec4 #bjf4 ,regional advisory committees4,sec4 #bjg4 ,priorities4,sec4 #bjh4 ,grant program for statewide longitudinal data systems4,sec4 #bji4 ,authorization of appropriations4,title ,,iii--,,national ,,assessment ,,of ,,educational ,p,r,o,g,r,e,s,s,sec4 #cja4 ,references4,sec4 #cjb4 ,national assessment governing board4,sec4 #cjc4 ,national assessment of educational progress4,sec4 #cjd4 ,definitions4,sec4 #cje4 ,authorization of appropriations4,title ,,iv--,,evaluation ,p,l,a,n,sec4 #dja4 ,research and evaluation4 ,i ,,education ,,sciences ,,reform #aja4 ,references ,except as otherwise expressly provided1 whenever in this title an amendment or repeal is expressed in terms of an amendment to1 or repeal of1 a section or other provision1 the reference shall be considered to be made to a section or other provision of the ,education ,sciences ,reform ,act of #bjjb 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ieja et seq474 #ajb4 ,definitions ,section #ajb 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ieja7 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#e71 by striking ,affairs and inserting ,education2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#aj7-- 7,a7 by inserting or other information1 in a timely manner and after evaluations12 and 7,b7 by inserting school leaders1 after teachers12 7#c7 in paragraph 7#ab71 by inserting 1 school leaders1 after teachers2 7#d7 by striking paragraph 7#ac72 7#e7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#ad7 and 7#ae7 as paragraphs 7#ac7 and 7#ad71 respectively2 7#f7 by inserting after paragraph 7#ad71 as so redesignated1 the following3 7#ae7 ,minority-serving institution ,the term minority-serving institution means an institution of higher education described in section #cga7;a7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajfgq7a774 2 7#g7 by amending paragraph 7#ah7 to read as follows3 7#ah7 ,principles of scientific research ,the term principles of scientific research means principles of research that-- 7,a7 apply rigorous1 systematic1 and objective methodology to obtain reliable and valid knowledge relevant to education activities and programs2 7,b7 present findings and make claims that are appropriate to1 and supported by1 the methods that have been employed2 and 7,c7 include1 appropriate to the research being conducted-- 7i7 use of systematic1 empirical methods that draw on observation or experiment2 7ii7 use of data analyses that are adequate to support the general findings2 7iii7 reliance on measurements or observational methods that provide reliable and generalizable findings2 7iv7 strong claims of causal relationships1 only with research designs that eliminate plausible competing explanations for observed results1 such as1 but not limited to1 random-assignment experiments2 7v7 presentation of studies and methods in sufficient detail and clarity to allow for replication or1 at a minimum1 to offer the opportunity to build systematically on the findings of the research2 7vi7 acceptance by a peer-reviewed journal or critique by a panel of independent experts through a comparably rigorous1 objective1 and scientific review2 and 7vii7 consistency of findings across multiple studies or sites to support the generality of results and conclusions4 2 7#h7 in paragraph 7#bj71 by striking scientifically based research standards and inserting the principles of scientific research2 and 7#i7 by adding at the end the following3 7#bd7 ,school leader ,the term school leader means a principal1 assistant principal1 or other individual who is-- 7,a7 an employee or officer of-- 7i7 an elementary school or secondary school2 7ii7 a local educational agency serving an elementary school or secondary school2 or 7iii7 another entity operating the elementary school or secondary school2 and 7,b7 responsible for the daily instructional leadership and managerial operations of the elementary school or secondary school4 4 ,a ,the ,institute of ,education ,sciences #aaa4 ,establishment ,section #aaa 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ieaa7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b77#b7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a7-- 7i7 by striking and wide dissemination activities and inserting and1 consistent with section #aad7;j71 wide dissemination and utilization activities2 and 7ii7 by striking 7including in technology areas72 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by inserting disability1 after gender14 #aab4 ,functions ,section #aab 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ieab7 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 by inserting 7including evaluations of impact and implementation7 after education evaluation2 and 7,b7 by inserting before the semicolon the following and utilization2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 by inserting 1 consistent with section #aad7;j71 after disseminate2 and 7,b7 by adding before the semicolon the following3 and scientifically valid education evaluations carried out under this title4 #aac4 ,delegation ,section #aac 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ieac7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by striking paragraph 7#a72 7,b7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#b7 through 7#e7 as paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#d71 respectively2 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#b71 as so redesignated1 by striking of the ,national ,assessment of ,educational ,progress ,authorization ,act2 7#b7 in subsection 7b71 by striking ,secretary may assign the ,institute responsibility for administering and inserting ,director may accept requests from the ,secretary for the ,institute to administer2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7c7 ,contract acquisition ,with respect to any contract entered into under this title1 the ,director shall be consulted-- 7#a7 during the procurement process2 and 7#b7 in the management of such contract's performance1 which shall be consistent with the requirements of the performance management system described in section #ahe4 4 #aad4 ,office of the ,director ,section #aad 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #iead7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking ,except as provided in subsection 7b77#b71 the and inserting ,the2 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by inserting before the period the following3 1 except that if a successor to the ,director has not been appointed as of the date of expiration of the ,director's term1 the ,director may serve for an additional #a-year period1 beginning on the day after the date of expiration of the ,director's term1 or until a successor has been appointed under subsection 7a71 whichever occurs first2 7,b7 by amending paragraph 7#b7 to read as follows3 7#b7 ,reappointment ,a ,director may be reappointed under subsection 7a7 for one additional term4 2 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7i7 in the heading1 by striking ,subsequent directors and inserting ,recommendations2 and 7ii7 by striking 1 other than a ,director appointed under paragraph 7#b72 7#c7 in subsection 7f7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#c71 by inserting before the period the following3 1 and1 as appropriate1 with such research and activities carried out by public and private entities1 to avoid duplicative or overlapping efforts2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#d71 by inserting 1 and the use of evidence after statistics activities2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#e7-- 7i7 by inserting and maintain after establish2 and 7ii7 by inserting and subsection 7h7 after section #aaf7;b77#c72 7,d7 in paragraph 7#g71 by inserting disability1 after gender12 7,e7 in paragraph 7#h71 by striking historically ,black colleges or universities and inserting minority-serving institutions2 7,f7 by amending paragraph 7#i7 to read as follows3 7#i7 ,to coordinate with the ,secretary to ensure that the results of the ,institute's work are coordinated with1 and utilized by1 the ,department's technical assistance providers and dissemination networks4 2 7,g7 by striking paragraphs 7#aj7 and 7#aa72 7,h7 by redesignating paragraph 7#ab7 as paragraph 7#aj72 7#d7 by redesignating subsection 7h7 as subsection 7i72 7#e7 by inserting after subsection 7g71 the following3 7h7 ,peer-review system ,the ,director shall establish and maintain a peer-review system involving highly-qualified individuals1 including practitioners1 as appropriate1 with an in-depth knowledge of the subject to be investigated1 for-- 7#a7 reviewing and evaluating each application for a grant or cooperative agreement under this title that exceeds #ajj1jjj2 and 7#b7 evaluating and assessing all reports and other products that exceed #ajj1jjj to be published and publicly released by the ,institute4 2 7#f7 in subsection 7i71 as so redesignated-- 7,a7 by striking the products and2 and 7,b7 by striking certify that evidence-based claims about those products and and inserting determine whether evidence-based claims in those2 and 7#g7 by adding at the end the following3 7j7 ,relevance1 dissemination1 and utilization ,to ensure all activities authorized under this title are rigorous1 relevant1 and useful for researchers1 policymakers1 practitioners1 and the public1 the ,director shall-- 7#a7 ensure such activities address significant challenges faced by practitioners1 and increase knowledge in the field of education2 7#b7 ensure that the information1 products1 and publications of the ,institute are-- 7,a7 prepared and widely disseminated-- 7i7 in a timely fashion2 and 7ii7 in forms that are understandable1 easily accessible1 and usable1 or adaptable for use in1 the improvement of educational practice2 and 7,b7 widely disseminated through electronic transfer1 and other means1 such as posting to the ,institute's website or other relevant place2 7#c7 promote the utilization of the information1 products1 and publications of the ,institute1 including through the use of dissemination networks and technical assistance providers1 within the ,institute and the ,department2 and 7#d7 monitor and manage the performance of all activities authorized under this title in accordance with section #ahe4 4 #aae4 ,priorities ,section #aae 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ieae7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by striking 7taking into consideration long-term research and development on core issues conducted through the national research and development centers7 and inserting at least once every #f years2 and 7ii7 by striking such as and inserting including2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by inserting ensuring that all children have the ability to obtain a high-quality education1 particularly before closing2 7ii7 by striking especially achievement gaps between2 7iii7 by striking nonminority children and inserting nonminority children1 disabled and nondisabled children12 7iv7 by striking and between disadvantaged and inserting and disadvantaged2 7v7 by striking and at the end2 7,c7 by striking paragraph 7#b72 and 7,d7 by adding at the end the following3 7#b7 improving the quality of early childhood education2 7#c7 improving education in elementary and secondary schools1 particularly among low-performing students and schools2 and 7#d7 improving access to1 opportunities for1 and completion of postsecondary education4 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7d71 by striking by means of the ,internet and inserting by electronic means such as posting in an easily accessible manner on the ,institute's website4 #aaf4 ,national ,board for ,education ,sciences ,section #aaf 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ieaf7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking to guide the work of the ,institute and inserting 1 and to advise1 and provide input to1 the ,director on the activities of the ,institute on an ongoing basis2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c71 by inserting under section #aad7;h7 after procedures2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#h71 by inserting disability1 after gender1 7,d7 in paragraph 7#i7-- 7i7 by striking ,to solicit and inserting ,to ensure all activities of the ,institute are relevant to education policy and practice by soliciting1 on an ongoing basis12 and 7ii7 by striking consistent with and inserting consistent with section #aad7;j7 and2 7,e7 in paragraph 7#aa7-- 7i7 by inserting the ,institute's after enhance2 and 7ii7 by striking among other ,federal and ,state research agencies and inserting with public and private entities to improve the work of the ,institute2 and 7,f7 by adding at the end the following3 7#ac7 ,to conduct the evaluations required under subsection 7d74 2 7#b7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 by inserting ,board1 before ,national ,academy2 7ii7 by striking and the ,national ,science ,advisor and inserting the ,national ,science ,advisor1 and other entities and organizations that have knowledge of individuals who are highly-qualified to appraise education research1 statistics1 evaluations1 or development2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#d7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7,i7 in clause 7i71 by striking 1 which may include those researchers recommended by the ,national ,academy of ,sciences2 7,,ii7 by redesignating clause 7ii7 as clause 7iii72 7,,iii7 by inserting after clause 7i71 the following3 7ii7 ,not fewer than #b practitioners who are knowledgeable about the education needs of the ,united ,states1 who may include school based professional educators1 teachers1 school leaders1 local educational agency superintendents1 and members of local boards of education or ,bureau-funded school boards4 2 and 7,,iv7 in clause 7iii71 as so redesignated-- 7aa7 by striking school-based professional educators12 7bb7 by striking local educational agency superintendents12 7cc7 by striking principals12 7dd7 by striking or local2 and 7ee7 by striking or ,bureau-funded school boards2 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7,i7 in the matter preceding clause 7i71 by inserting beginning on the date of appointment of the member1 after #d years12 7,,ii7 by striking clause 7i72 7,,iii7 by redesignating clause 7ii7 as clause 7i72 7,,iv7 in clause 7i71 as so redesignated1 by striking the period and inserting 2 and2 and 7,v7 by adding at the end the following3 7ii7 in a case in which a successor to a member has not been appointed as of the date of expiration of the member's term1 the member may serve for an additional #a-year period1 beginning on the day after the date of expiration of the member's term1 or until a successor has been appointed under paragraph 7#a71 whichever occurs first4 2 7iii7 by striking subparagraph 7,c72 and 7iv7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,d7 as subparagraph 7,c72 7,c7 in paragraph 7#h7-- 7i7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,e7 as subparagraphs 7,b7 through 7,f71 respectively2 7ii7 by inserting before subparagraph 7,b71 as so redesignated1 the following3 7,a7 ,in general ,in the exercise of its duties under section #aaf7;b7 and in accordance with the ,federal ,advisory ,committee ,act 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app471 the ,board shall be independent of the ,director and the other offices and officers of the ,institute4 2 7iii7 in subparagraph 7,b71 as so redesignated1 by inserting before the period at the end the following3 for a term of not more than #f years1 and who may be reappointed by the ,board for #a additional term of not more than #f years2 and 7iv7 by adding at the end the following3 7,g7 ,subcommittees ,the ,board may establish standing or temporary subcommittees to make recommendations to the ,board for carrying out activities authorized under this title4 2 7#c7 by striking subsection 7d72 7#d7 by redesignating subsection 7e7 as subsection 7d72 7#e7 in subsection 7d71 as so redesignated-- 7,a7 in the subsection heading1 by striking ,annual and inserting ,evaluation2 7,b7 by striking ,the ,board and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,board 2 7,c7 by striking not later than ,july #a of each year1 a and inserting and make widely available to the public 7including by electronic means such as posting in an easily accessible manner on the ,institute's website71 a triennial2 and 7,d7 by adding at the end the following3 7#b7 ,requirements ,an evaluation report described in paragraph 7#a7 shall include-- 7,a7 subject to paragraph 7#c71 an evaluation of the activities authorized for each of the ,national ,education ,centers1 which-- 7i7 uses the performance management system described in section #ahe2 and 7ii7 is conducted by an independent entity2 7,b7 a review of the ,institute to ensure its work1 consistent with the requirements of section #aad7;j71 is timely1 rigorous1 and relevant2 7,c7 any recommendations regarding actions that may be taken to enhance the ability of the ,institute and the ,national ,education ,centers to carry out their priorities and missions2 and 7,d7 a summary of the major research findings of the ,institute and the activities carried out under section #aac7;b7 during the #c preceding fiscal years4 7#c7 ,national ,center for ,education ,evaluation and ,regional ,assistance ,with respect to the ,national ,center for ,education ,evaluation and ,regional ,assistance1 an evaluation report described in paragraph 7#a7 shall contain-- 7,a7 an evaluation described in paragraph 7#b77;,a7 of the activities authorized for such ,center1 except for the regional educational laboratories established under section #agd2 and 7,b7 a summative or interim evaluation1 whichever is most recent1 for each such laboratory conducted under section #agd7;i7 on or after the date of enactment of the ,strengthening ,education through ,research ,act or1 in a case in which such an evaluation is not available for a laboratory1 the most recent evaluation for the laboratory conducted prior to the date of enactment of the ,strengthening ,education through ,research ,act4 2 and 7#f7 by striking subsection 7f74 #aag4 ,commissioners of the ,national ,education ,centers ,section #aag 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ieag7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking ,except as provided in subsection 7b71 each and inserting ,each2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 by striking ,except as provided in subsection 7b71 each and inserting ,each2 and 7ii7 by inserting 1 statistics1 after research2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking ,except as provided in subsection 7b71 each and inserting ,each2 7#b7 by striking subsection 7b72 7#c7 by redesignating subsections 7c7 and 7d7 as subsections 7b7 and 7c71 respectively2 and 7#d7 in subsection 7c71 as so redesignated1 by striking 1 except the ,commissioner for ,education ,statistics14 #aah4 ,transparency 7a7 ,in general ,section #aai 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ieai7 is amended to read as follows3 #aai4 ,transparency ,not later than #abj days after awarding a grant1 contract1 or cooperative agreement under this title in excess of #ajj1jjj1 the ,director shall make publicly available 7including through electronic means such as posting in an easily accessible manner on the ,institute's website7 a description of the grant1 contract1 or cooperative agreement1 including1 at a minimum1 the amount1 duration1 recipient1 and the purpose of the grant1 contract1 or cooperative agreement4 4 7b7 ,conforming amendment ,the table of contents in section #a of the ,act of ,november #e1 #bjjb 7,public ,law #ajg-bgi2 #aaf ,stat4 #aidj7 is amended by striking the item relating to section #aai and inserting the following3 ,sec4 #aai4 ,transparency4 4 #aai4 ,competitive awards ,section #abj 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #iebj7 is amended by striking when practicable and inserting consistent with section #aad7;h74 ,b ,national ,center for ,education ,research #aca4 ,establishment ,section #aca7;b7 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ieca7;b77 is amended-- 7#a7 by amending paragraph 7#a7 to read as follows3 7#a7 to sponsor sustained research that will lead to the accumulation of knowledge and understanding of education1 consistent with the priorities described in section #aae2 2 7#b7 by striking and at the end of paragraph 7#c72 7#c7 in paragraph 7#d71 by striking the period and inserting 2 and2 and 7#d7 by adding at the end the following3 7#e7 consistent with section #aad7;j71 to widely disseminate and promote utilization of the work of the ,research ,center4 4 #acb4 ,duties ,section #acc 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #iecc7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking peer-review standards and2 7,b7 by striking paragraph 7#b72 7,c7 by redesignating paragraph 7#c7 as paragraph 7#b72 7,d7 by striking paragraph 7#d72 7,e7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#e7 through 7#i7 as paragraphs 7#c7 through 7#g71 respectively2 7,f7 in paragraph 7#c71 as so redesignated1 by inserting in the implementation of programs carried out by the ,department and other agencies before within the ,federal ,government2 7,g7 in paragraph 7#e71 as so redesignated1 by striking disseminate1 through the ,national ,center for ,education ,evaluation and ,regional ,assistance1 and inserting widely disseminate1 consistent with section #aad7;j712 7,h7 in paragraph 7#f71 as so redesignated-- 7i7 by striking ,director and inserting ,board2 and 7ii7 by striking of a biennial report1 as described in section #aai and inserting and dissemination of each evaluation report under section #aaf7;d72 7,i7 in paragraph 7#g71 as so redesignated1 by inserting and which may include research on social and emotional learning1 after gap12 7,j7 by inserting after paragraph 7#g71 as so redesignated1 the following3 7#h7 to the extent time and resources allow1 when findings from previous research under this part provoke relevant follow up questions1 carry out research initiatives on such follow up questions2 2 7,k7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#aj7 and 7#aa7 as paragraphs 7#i7 and 7#aj71 respectively2 7,l7 by amending paragraph 7#i71 as so redesignated1 to read as follows3 7#i7 carry out research initiatives1 including rigorous1 peer-reviewed1 large-scale1 long-term1 and broadly applicable empirical research1 regarding the impact of technology on education1 including online education and hybrid learning2 2 7,m7 in paragraph 7#aj71 as so redesignated1 by striking the period and inserting 2 and2 and 7,n7 by adding at the end the following3 7#aa7 to the extent feasible1 carry out research on the quality of implementation of practices and strategies determined to be effective through scientifically valid research4 2 7#b7 by amending subsection 7b7 to read as follows3 7b7 ,plan ,the ,research ,commissioner shall propose to the ,director and1 subject to the approval of the ,director1 implement a research plan for the activities of the ,research ,center that-- 7#a7 is consistent with the priorities and mission of the ,institute and the mission of the ,research ,center described in section #aca7;b71 and includes the activities described in subsection 7a72 7#b7 is carried out and1 as appropriate1 updated and modified1 including through the use of the results of the ,research ,center's most recent evaluation report under section #aaf7;d72 7#c7 describes how the ,research ,center will use the performance management system described in section #ahe to assess and improve the activities of the ,center2 7#d7 meets the procedures for peer review established and maintained by the ,director under section #aad7;f77#e7 and the standards of research described in section #acd2 and 7#e7 includes both basic research and applied research1 which shall include research conducted through field-initiated research and ongoing research initiatives4 2 7#c7 by redesignating subsection 7c7 as subsection 7d72 7#d7 by inserting after subsection 7b71 as so amended1 the following3 7c7 ,grants1 contracts1 and cooperative agreements 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,research ,commissioner may award grants to1 or enter into contracts or cooperative agreements1 with eligible applicants to carry out research under subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,eligibility ,for purposes of this subsection1 the term eligible applicant means an applicant that has the ability and capacity to conduct scientifically valid research4 7#c7 ,applications 7,a7 ,in general ,an eligible applicant that wishes to receive a grant1 or enter into a contract or cooperative agreement1 under this section shall submit an application to the ,research ,commissioner at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,research ,commissioner may require4 7,b7 ,content ,an application submitted under subparagraph 7,a7 shall describe how the eligible applicant will address and demonstrate progress on the requirements of the performance management system described in section #ahe1 with respect to the activities that will be carried out under the grant1 contract1 or cooperative agreement4 2 and 7#e7 in subsection 7d71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#c7-- 7,a7 by amending paragraph 7#a7 to read as follows3 7#a7 ,support ,in carrying out activities under subsection 7a77#b71 the ,research ,commissioner shall support national research and development centers that address topics of importance and relevance in the field of education across the country and are consistent with the ,institute's priorities under section #aae4 2 7,b7 by striking paragraphs 7#b71 7#c71 and 7#e72 7,c7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#d71 7#f71 and 7#g7 as paragraph 7#b71 7#c71 and 7#d71 respectively2 7,d7 by amending paragraph 7#b71 as so redesignated-- 7i7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking #e additional and inserting #b additional2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking the period and inserting 2 and2 and 7iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7,c7 demonstrates progress on the requirements of the performance management system described in section #ahe4 2 7,e7 in paragraph 7#c71 as so redesignated1 by striking paragraphs 7#d7 and 7#e7 and inserting paragraph 7#b72 and 7,f7 by amending paragraph 7#d71 as so redesignated1 to read as follows3 7#d7 ,disaggregation ,to the extent feasible and when relevant to the research being conducted1 research conducted under this subsection shall be disaggregated and cross-tabulated by age1 race1 gender1 disability status1 ,english learner status1 and socioeconomic background4 4 #acc4 ,standards for conduct and evaluation of research ,section #acd 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #iecd7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking based and inserting valid2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking and wide dissemination activities and inserting and1 consistent with section #aad7;j71 wide dissemination and utilization activities2 7#b7 by striking subsection 7b72 and 7#c7 by redesignating subsection 7c7 as subsection 7b74 ,c ,national ,center for ,education ,statistics #aea4 ,establishment ,section #aea7;b7 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ieda7;b77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#b71 by inserting and consistent with the privacy protections under section #ahc after manner2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by inserting disability1 after cultural12 and 7,b7 by amending subparagraph 7,b7 to read as follows3 7,b7 consistent with section #aad7;j71 is relevant1 timely1 and widely disseminated4 4 #aeb4 ,duties ,section #aec 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #iedc7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by inserting 1 consistent with the privacy protections under section #ahc1 after ,center shall2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by amending subparagraph 7,d7 to read as follows3 7,d7 secondary school graduation and completion rates1 including the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate 7as defined in section #bjj4ai7;b77#a77;i77,a7 of title #cd1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 as such section was in effect on ,november #bh1 #bjjh7 and the extended-year adjusted cohort graduation rate 7as defined in section #bjj4ai7;b77#a77v77,a7 of title #cd1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 as such section was in effect on ,november #bh1 #bjjh71 and school dropout rates1 and adult literacy2 2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,e71 by striking and opportunity for1 and inserting opportunity for1 and completion of2 7iii7 by amending subparagraph 7,f7 to read as follows3 7,f7 teaching1 including information on pre-service preparation1 professional development1 teacher distribution1 and teacher and school leader evaluation2 2 7iv7 in subparagraph 7,g71 by inserting and school leaders before the semicolon2 7v7 in subparagraph 7,h71 by inserting 1 climate1 and in- and out-of-school suspensions and expulsions before 1 including information regarding2 7vi7 by amending subparagraph 7,k7 to read as follows3 7,k7 the access to1 and use of1 technology to improve elementary schools and secondary schools2 2 7vii7 in subparagraph 7,l71 by striking and opportunity for1 and inserting opportunity for1 and quality of2 7viii7 in subparagraph 7,m71 by striking such programs during school recesses and inserting summer school2 and 7ix7 in subparagraph 7,n71 by striking vocational and inserting career2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking when such disaggregated information will facilitate educational and policy decisionmaking and inserting so long as any reported information does not reveal individually identifiable information2 7,d7 in paragraph 7#d71 by inserting before the semicolon the following3 1 and the implementation 7with the assistance of the ,department and other ,federal officials who have statutory authority to provide assistance on applicable privacy laws1 regulations1 and policies7 of appropriate privacy protections2 7,e7 in paragraph 7#e71 by striking promote linkages across ,states12 7,f7 in paragraph 7#f7-- 7i7 by striking ,third and inserting ,trends in2 and 7ii7 by inserting and the ,program for ,international ,student ,assessment after ,science ,study2 7,g7 in paragraph 7#g71 by inserting before the semicolon the following3 1 ensuring such collections protect student privacy consistent with section #ahc2 7,h7 by amending paragraph 7#h7 to read as follows3 7#h7 assisting the ,board in the preparation and dissemination of each evaluation report under section #aaf7;d72 and 2 and 7,i7 by striking paragraph 7#i72 7#b7 by redesignating subsection 7b7 as subsection 7c72 and 7#c7 by inserting after subsection 7a7 the following3 7b7 ,plan ,the ,statistics ,commissioner shall propose to the ,director and1 subject to the approval of the ,director1 implement a plan for activities of the ,statistics ,center that-- 7#a7 is consistent with the priorities and mission of the ,institute and the mission of the ,statistics ,center described in section #aea7;b72 7#b7 is carried out and1 as appropriate1 updated and modified1 including through the use of the results of the ,statistic ,center's most recent evaluation report under section #aaf7;d72 and 7#c7 describes how the ,statistics ,center will use the performance management system described in section #ahe to assess and improve the activities of the ,center4 4 #aec4 ,performance of duties ,section #aed 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #iedd7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by striking ,in carrying and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,in general ,in carrying 2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#b7 ,eligibility ,for purposes of this section1 the term eligible applicant means an applicant that has the ability and capacity to carry out activities under this part4 7#c7 ,applications 7,a7 ,in general ,an eligible applicant that wishes to receive a grant1 or enter into a contract or cooperative agreement1 under this section shall submit an application to the ,statistics ,commissioner at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,statistics ,commissioner may require4 7,b7 ,contents ,an application submitted under subparagraph 7,a7 shall describe how the eligible applicant will address and demonstrate progress on the requirements of the performance management system described in section #ahe1 with respect to the activities that will be carried out under the grant1 contract1 or cooperative agreement4 2 7#b7 in subsection 7b77#b77;,a71 by striking vocational and and inserting career and technical education programs12 and 7#c7 in subsection 7c71 by striking #e years the second place it appears and inserting #b years if the recipient demonstrates progress on the requirements of the performance management system described in section #ahe1 with respect to the activities carried out under the grant1 contract1 or cooperative agreement received under this section4 #aed4 ,reports ,section #aee 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #iede7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by inserting 7consistent with section #aad7;h77 after review2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b71 by striking #bjjc and inserting #bjae4 #aee4 ,dissemination ,section #aef 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #iedf7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7c71 by adding at the end the following3 ,such projects shall adhere to student privacy requirements under section #ahc42 and 7#b7 in subsection 7e7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by adding at the end the following3 ,before receiving access to educational data under this paragraph1 a ,federal agency shall describe to the ,statistics ,center the specific research intent for use of the data1 how access to the data may meet such research intent1 and how the ,federal agency will protect the confidentiality of the data consistent with the requirements of section #ahc42 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 by inserting and consistent with section #ahc after may prescribe2 and 7ii7 by adding at the end the following3 ,before receiving access to data under this paragraph1 an interested party shall describe to the ,statistics ,center the specific research intent for use of the data1 how access to the data may meet such research intent1 and how the party will protect the confidentiality of the data consistent with the requirements of section #ahc42 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 ,denial authority ,the ,statistics ,center shall have the authority to deny any requests for access to data under paragraph 7#a7 or 7#b7 for any scientific deficiencies in the proposed research design or research intent for use of the data1 or if the request would introduce risk of a privacy violation or misuse of data4 4 #aef4 ,cooperative education statistics systems 7a7 ,in general ,section #aeg 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #iedg7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the heading1 by striking systems and inserting partnerships2 7#b7 by striking national cooperative education statistics systems and inserting cooperative education statistics partnerships2 7#c7 by striking producing and maintaining1 with the cooperation and inserting reviewing and improving1 with the voluntary participation2 7#d7 by striking comparable and uniform and inserting data quality standards1 which may include establishing voluntary guidelines to standardize2 7#e7 by striking adult education1 and libraries1 and inserting and adult education2 and 7#f7 by adding at the end the following3 ,no student data shall be collected by the partnerships established under this section1 nor shall such partnerships establish a national student data system44 7b7 ,conforming amendment ,the table of contents in section #a of the ,act of ,november #e1 #bjjb 7,public ,law #ajg-bgi2 #aaf ,stat4 #aidj7 is amended by striking the item relating to section #aeg and inserting the following3 ,sec4 #aeg4 ,cooperative education statistics partnerships4 4 ,d ,national ,center for ,education ,evaluation and ,regional ,assistance #aga4 ,establishment ,section #aga 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #iefa7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 by striking paragraph 7#a72 7,b7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#b71 7#c71 and 7#d7 as paragraphs 7#a71 7#b71 and 7#c71 respectively2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#a71 as so redesignated1 by striking of such programs and all that follows through science7 and inserting and to evaluate the implementation of such programs2 7,d7 in paragraph 7#b71 as so redesignated1 by striking and wide dissemination of results of and inserting and1 consistent with section #aad7;j71 the wide dissemination and utilization of results of all2 and 7#b7 by striking subsection 7c74 #agb4 ,commissioner for ,education ,evaluation and ,regional ,assistance ,section #agb 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #iefb7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by amending paragraph 7#b7 to read as follows3 7#b7 widely disseminate1 consistent with section #aad7;j71 all information on scientifically valid research and statistics supported by the ,institute and all scientifically valid education evaluations supported by the ,institute1 particularly to ,state educational agencies and local educational agencies1 to institutions of higher education1 to the public1 the media1 voluntary organizations1 professional associations1 and other constituencies1 especially with respect to the priorities described in section #aae2 2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c71 by inserting 1 consistent with section #aad7;j7 after timely1 and efficient manner2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#d7-- 7i7 by striking development and dissemination and inserting development1 dissemination1 and utilization2 and 7ii7 by striking the provision of technical assistance12 7,d7 in paragraph 7#e71 by inserting and after the semicolon2 7,e7 in paragraph 7#f7-- 7i7 by striking ,director and inserting ,board2 7ii7 by striking preparation of a biennial report and inserting preparation and dissemination of each evaluation report2 and 7iii7 by striking #aai2 and and inserting #aaf7;d742 7,f7 by striking paragraph 7#g72 7#b7 in subsection 7b77#a7-- 7,a7 by inserting all before information disseminated2 and 7,b7 by striking 1 which may include and all that follows through of this ,act72 7#c7 by striking subsection 7c7 and redesignating subsection 7d7 as subsection 7e72 and 7#d7 by inserting after subsection 7b7 the following3 7c7 ,plan ,the ,evaluation and ,regional ,assistance ,commissioner shall propose to the ,director and1 subject to the approval of the ,director1 implement a plan for the activities of the ,national ,center for ,education ,evaluation and ,regional ,assistance that-- 7#a7 is consistent with the priorities and mission of the ,institute and the mission of the ,center described in section #aga7;b72 7#b7 is carried out and1 as appropriate1 updated and modified1 including through the use of the results of the ,center's most recent evaluation report under section #aaf7;d72 and 7#c7 describes how the ,center will use the performance management system described in section #ahe to assess and improve the activities of the ,center4 7d7 ,grants1 contracts1 and cooperative agreements 7#a7 ,in general ,in carrying out the duties under this part1 the ,evaluation and ,regional ,assistance ,commissioner may-- 7,a7 award grants1 contracts1 or cooperative agreements to eligible applicants to carry out the activities under this part2 and 7,b7 provide technical assistance4 7#b7 ,eligibility ,for purposes of this section1 the term eligible applicant means an applicant that has the ability and capacity to carry out activities under this part4 7#c7 ,entities to conduct evaluations ,in awarding grants1 contracts1 or cooperative agreements under paragraph 7#a7 to carry out activities under section #agc1 the ,evaluation and ,regional ,assistance ,commissioner shall make such awards to eligible applicants with the ability and capacity to conduct scientifically valid education evaluations4 7#d7 ,applications 7,a7 ,in general ,an eligible applicant that wishes to receive a grant1 contract1 or cooperative agreement under paragraph 7#a7 shall submit an application to the ,evaluation and ,regional ,assistance ,commissioner at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,commissioner may require4 7,b7 ,contents ,an application submitted under subparagraph 7,a7 shall describe how the eligible applicant will address and demonstrate progress on the requirements of the performance management system described in section #ahe1 with respect to the activities carried out under such grant1 contract1 or cooperative agreement4 7#e7 ,duration ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 the grants1 contracts1 and cooperative agreements under paragraph 7#a7 may be awarded1 on a competitive basis1 for a period of not more than #e years1 and may be renewed at the discretion of the ,evaluation and ,regional ,assistance ,commissioner for an additional period of not more than #b years if the recipient demonstrates progress on the requirements of the performance management system described in section #ahe1 with respect to the activities carried out under the grant1 contract1 or cooperative agreement4 2 7#e7 in subsection 7e71 as so redesignated-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking ,there is established and all that follows through ,regional ,assistance and inserting ,the ,evaluation and ,regional ,assistance ,commissioner may establish2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b77;,a71 by inserting all before products2 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#b77;,b77ii71 by striking #bjjb and all that follows through the period and inserting #bjjb44 #agc4 ,evaluations ,section #agc 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #iefc7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking may and inserting shall2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking evaluations and inserting high-quality evaluations1 including impact evaluations that use rigorous methodologies that permit the strongest possible causal inferences12 7iii7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by inserting before the semicolon at the end the following3 1 including programs under part ,a of such title 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcaa et seq472 7iv7 by striking subparagraph 7,c7 and redesignating subparagraph 7,d7 as subparagraph 7,c72 7v7 by striking subparagraphs 7,e7 and 7,g71 and redesignating subparagraph 7,f7 as subparagraph 7,d72 7vi7 in subparagraph 7,d71 as so redesignated1 by striking and at the end2 and 7vii7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,d71 as so redesignated1 the following3 7,e7 provide evaluation findings in an understandable1 easily accessible1 and usable format to support program improvement2 7,f7 support the evaluation activities described in section #dja of the ,strengthening ,education through ,research ,act that are carried about by the ,director2 and 7,g7 to the extent feasible-- 7i7 examine evaluations conducted or supported by others to determine the quality and relevance of the evidence of effectiveness generated by those evaluations1 with the approval of the ,director2 7ii7 review and supplement ,federal education program evaluations1 particularly such evaluations by the ,department1 to determine or enhance the quality and relevance of the evidence generated by those evaluations2 7iii7 conduct implementation evaluations that promote continuous improvement and inform policymaking2 7iv7 evaluate the short- and long-term effects and cost efficiencies across programs assisted or authorized under ,federal law and administrated by the ,department2 and 7v7 synthesize the results of evaluation studies for and across ,federal education programs1 policies1 and practices4 2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking and at the end2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking the period and inserting under section #aad7;h72 and2 and 7iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7,c7 be widely disseminated1 consistent with section #aad7;j74 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b71 by striking contracts and inserting grants1 contracts1 or cooperative agreements4 #agd4 ,regional educational laboratories for research1 development1 dissemination1 and evaluation 7a7 ,in general ,section #agd 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #iefd7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the section heading by striking technical assistance and inserting evaluation2 7#b7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by striking ,director and inserting ,evaluation and ,regional ,assistance ,commissioner2 7,b7 by striking contracts and inserting grants1 contracts1 or cooperative agreements2 and 7,c7 by inserting not more than before #aj regional2 7#c7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 by striking ,the ,director and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,evaluation and ,regional ,assistance ,commissioner 2 7,b7 by striking contracts under this section with research organizations1 institutions1 agencies1 institutions of higher education1 and inserting grants1 contracts1 or cooperative agreements under this section with public or private1 nonprofit or for-profit research organizations1 other organizations1 or institutions of higher education12 7,c7 by striking or individuals12 7,d7 by striking 1 including regional entities and all that follows through #ajg-aaj772 and 7,e7 by adding at the end the following3 7#b7 ,definition ,for purposes of this section1 the term eligible applicant means an entity described in paragraph 7#a74 2 7#d7 by striking subsections 7d7 through 7j7 and inserting the following3 7d7 ,applications 7#a7 ,submission 7,a7 ,in general ,each eligible applicant desiring a contract grant1 contract1 or cooperative agreement under this section shall submit an application at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,evaluation and ,regional ,assistance ,commissioner may reasonably require4 7,b7 ,input ,to ensure that applications submitted under this paragraph are reflective of the needs of the regions to be served1 each eligible applicant submitting such an application shall seek input from ,state educational agencies and local educational agencies in the region that the award will serve1 and other individuals with knowledge of the region's needs4 ,such individuals may include members of the regional advisory committee for the region under section #bjf7;a74 7#b7 ,plan 7,a7 ,in general ,each application submitted under paragraph 7#a7 shall contain a plan for the activities of the regional educational laboratory to be established under this section1 which shall be updated1 modified1 and improved1 as appropriate1 on an ongoing basis1 including by using the results of the laboratory's interim evaluation under subsection 7i77#c74 7,b7 ,contents ,a plan described in subparagraph 7,a7 shall address-- 7i7 the priorities for applied research1 development1 evaluations1 and wide dissemination established under section #bjg2 7ii7 the needs of ,state educational agencies and local educational agencies1 on an ongoing basis1 using available ,state and local data1 including the relevant results of the region's assessment under section #bjf7;e72 and 7iii7 if available1 demonstrated support from ,state educational agencies and local educational agencies in the region1 such as letters of support or signed memoranda of understanding4 7#c7 ,non-,federal support ,in conducting a competition for grants1 contracts1 or cooperative agreements under subsection 7a71 the ,evaluation and ,regional ,assistance ,commissioner shall give priority to eligible applicants that will provide a portion of non-,federal funds to maximize support for activities of the regional educational laboratories to be established under this section4 7e7 ,awarding grants1 contracts1 or cooperative agreements 7#a7 ,assurances ,in awarding grants1 contracts1 or cooperative agreements under this section1 the ,evaluation and ,regional ,assistance ,commissioner shall-- 7,a7 make such an award for not more than a #e-year period2 7,b7 ensure that regional educational laboratories established under this section have strong and effective governance1 organization1 management1 and administration1 and employ qualified staff2 and 7,c7 ensure that each such laboratory has the flexibility to respond in a timely fashion to the needs of the laboratory's region1 including-- 7i7 through using the results of the laboratory's interim evaluation under subsection 7i77#c7 to improve and modify the activities of the laboratory before the end of the award period2 and 7ii7 through sharing preliminary results of the laboratory's research1 as appropriate1 to increase the relevance and usefulness of the research4 7#b7 ,coordination ,to ensure coordination and prevent unnecessary duplication of activities among the regions1 the ,evaluation and ,regional ,assistance ,commissioner shall-- 7,a7 share information about the activities of each regional educational laboratory with each other regional educational laboratory1 the ,department1 the ,director1 and the ,national ,board for ,education ,sciences2 7,b7 ensure1 where appropriate1 that the activities of each regional educational laboratory established under this section also serve national interests2 7,c7 ensure each such regional educational laboratory establishes strong partnerships among practitioners1 policymakers1 researchers1 and others1 so that such partnerships are continued in the absence of ,federal support2 and 7,d7 enable1 where appropriate1 for such a laboratory to work in a region being served by another laboratory or to carry out a project that extends beyond the region served by the laboratory4 7#c7 ,collaboration with technical assistance providers ,each regional educational laboratory established under this section shall1 on an ongoing basis1 coordinate its activities1 collaborate1 and regularly exchange information with the comprehensive centers 7established in section #bjc7 in the region in which the center is located1 and with comprehensive centers located outside of its region1 as appropriate4 7#d7 ,outreach 7,a7 ,in general ,in conducting competitions for grants1 contracts1 or cooperative agreements under this section1 the ,evaluation and ,regional ,assistance ,commissioner shall-- 7i7 by making information and technical assistance relating to the competition widely available1 actively encourage eligible applicants to compete for such an award2 and 7ii7 seek input from the chief executive officers of ,states1 chief ,state school officers1 educators1 parents1 superintendents1 and other individuals with knowledge of the needs of the regions to be served by the awards1 regarding-- 7,i7 the needs in the regions for applied research1 evaluation1 development1 and wide-dissemination activities authorized by this title2 and 7,,ii7 how such needs may be addressed most effectively4 7,b7 ,regional advisory committees ,the individuals described in subparagraph 7,a77ii7 may include members of the regional advisory committees established under section #bjf7;a74 7#e7 ,performance management ,before the ,evaluation and ,regional ,assistance ,commissioner awards a grant1 contract1 or cooperative agreement under this section1 the ,director shall establish measurable performance indicators for assessing the ongoing progress and performance of the regional educational laboratories established with such awards that address-- 7,a7 the requirements of the performance management system described in section #ahe2 and 7,b7 the relevant results of the regional assessments under section #bjf7;e74 7#f7 ,standards ,the ,evaluation and ,regional ,assistance ,commissioner shall adhere to the ,institute's system for technical and peer review under section #aad7;h7 in reviewing the applied research activities and research-based reports of the regional educational laboratories4 7#g7 ,required consideration ,in determining whether to award a grant1 contract1 or cooperative agreement under this section to an eligible applicant that previously established a regional educational laboratory under this section1 the ,evaluation and ,regional ,assistance ,commissioner shall consider the results of such laboratory's summative evaluation under subsection 7i77#b74 7f7 ,mission ,each regional educational laboratory established under this section shall-- 7#a7 conduct applied research1 development1 and evaluation activities with ,state educational agencies1 local educational agencies1 and1 as appropriate1 schools funded by the ,bureau2 7#b7 widely disseminate such work1 consistent with section #aad7;j72 and 7#c7 develop the capacity of ,state educational agencies1 local educational agencies1 and1 as appropriate1 schools funded by the ,bureau to carry out the activities described in paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b74 7g7 ,activities ,to carry out the mission described in subsection 7f71 each regional educational laboratory established under this section shall carry out the following activities3 7#a7 ,conduct1 widely disseminate1 and promote utilization of applied research1 development activities1 evaluations1 and other scientifically valid research4 7#b7 ,develop and improve the plan for the laboratory under subsection 7d77#b7 for serving the region of the laboratory1 and as appropriate1 national needs1 on an ongoing basis1 which shall include seeking input and incorporating feedback from the representatives of ,state educational agencies and local educational agencies in the region1 and other individuals with knowledge of the region's needs4 ,such representatives and other individuals may include members of the regional advisory committee for the region established under section #bjf7;a74 7#c7 ,ensure research and related products are relevant and responsive to the needs of the region1 including by using the relevant results of the region's assessment under section #bjf7;e74 7h7 ,governing board 7#a7 ,in general ,each regional educational laboratory established under this section may establish a governing board to improve the management of activities that the laboratory carries out under this section4 7#b7 ,board duties ,a ,board established under paragraph 7#a7 shall coordinate and align its work with the work of the regional advisory committee for the region established under section #bjf4 7i7 ,evaluations 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,evaluation and ,regional ,assistance ,commissioner shall-- 7,a7 provide for ongoing summative and interim evaluations described in paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c71 respectively1 of each of the regional educational laboratories established under this section in carrying out the full range of duties described in this section2 and 7,b7 transmit the results of such evaluations1 through appropriate means1 to the appropriate congressional committees1 the ,director1 and the public4 7#b7 ,summative evaluations ,the ,evaluation and ,regional ,assistance ,commissioner shall ensure each regional educational laboratory established under this section is evaluated by an independent entity at the end of the period of the grant1 contract1 or cooperative agreement that established such laboratory1 which shall-- 7,a7 be completed in a timely fashion2 7,b7 assess how well the laboratory is meeting the measurable performance indicators established under subsection 7e77#e72 and 7,c7 consider the extent to which the laboratory ensures that the activities of such laboratory are relevant and useful to the work of ,state and local practitioners and policymakers4 7#c7 ,interim evaluations ,the ,evaluation and ,regional ,assistance ,commissioner shall ensure each regional educational laboratory established under this section is evaluated at the midpoint of the period of the grant1 contract1 or cooperative agreement that established such laboratory1 which shall-- 7,a7 assess how well such laboratory is meeting the performance indicators described in subsection 7e77#e72 and 7,b7 be used to improve the effectiveness of such laboratory in carrying out its plan under subsection 7d77#b74 7j7 ,continuation of awards2 ,recompetition 7#a7 ,continuation of awards ,the ,evaluation and ,regional ,assistance ,commissioner shall continue awards made to each eligible applicant for the support of regional educational laboratories established under this section prior to the date of enactment of the ,strengthening ,education through ,research ,act1 as such awards were in effect on the day before the date of enactment of the ,strengthening ,education through ,research ,act1 for the duration of those awards1 in accordance with the terms and agreements of such awards4 7#b7 ,recompetition ,not later than the end of the period of the awards described in paragraph 7#a71 the ,evaluation and ,regional ,assistance ,commissioner shall-- 7,a7 hold a competition to make grants1 contracts1 or cooperative agreements under this section to eligible applicants1 which may include eligible applicants that held awards described in paragraph 7#a72 and 7,b7 in determining whether to select an eligible applicant that held an award described in paragraph 7#a7 for an award under subparagraph 7,a7 of this paragraph1 consider the results of the summative evaluation under subsection 7i77#b7 of the laboratory established with the eligible applicant's award described in paragraph 7#a74 2 7#e7 by striking subsection 7l72 7#f7 by redesignating subsections 7m71 7n71 and 7o7 as subsections 7l71 7m71 and 7n71 respectively2 7#g7 in subsection 7l71 as so redesignated1 by inserting and local after achieve ,state2 7#h7 by amending subsection 7m71 as so redesignated1 to read as follows3 7m7 ,annual report ,each regional educational laboratory established under this section shall submit to the ,evaluation and ,regional ,assistance ,commissioner an annual report containing such information as the ,commissioner may require1 but which shall include1 at a minimum1 the following3 7#a7 ,a summary of the laboratory's activities and products developed during the previous year4 7#b7 ,a listing of the ,state educational agencies1 local educational agencies1 and schools the laboratory assisted during the previous year4 7#c7 ,using the measurable performance indicators established under subsection 7e77#e71 a description of how well the laboratory is meeting educational needs of the region served by the laboratory4 7#d7 ,any changes to the laboratory's plan under subsection 7d77#b7 to improve its activities in the remaining years of the grant1 contract1 or cooperative agreement4 2 and 7#i7 by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7o7 ,appropriations reservation ,of the amounts appropriated under section #aid7;a71 the ,evaluation and ,regional ,assistance ,commissioner shall reserve #af4ac percent of such funds to carry out this section1 of which the ,commissioner shall use not less than #be percent to serve rural areas 7including schools funded by the ,bureau which are located in rural areas74 4 7b7 ,conforming amendment ,the table of contents in section #a of the ,act of ,november #e1 #bjjb 7,public ,law #ajg-bgi2 #aaf ,stat4 #aidj7 is amended by striking the item relating to section #agd and inserting the following3 ,sec4 #agd4 ,regional educational laboratories for research1 development1 dissemination1 and evaluation4 4 ,e ,national ,center for ,special ,education ,research #age4 ,establishment ,section #age7;b7 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #iefg7;b77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking and children and inserting children1 and youth2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking and at the end2 7#c7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon2 and 7#d7 by adding at the end the following3 7#d7 to promote quality and integrity through the use of accepted practices of scientific inquiry to obtain knowledge and understanding of the validity of education theories1 practices1 or conditions with respect to special education research and evaluation described in paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#c72 and 7#e7 to promote scientifically valid research findings in special education that may provide the basis for improving academic instruction and lifelong learning4 4 #agf4 ,commissioner for ,special ,education ,research ,section #agf 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #iefg;a7 is amended by inserting and youth after children4 #agg4 ,duties ,section #agg 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #iefg;b7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a77;,a71 by inserting and youth after children2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking scientifically based educational practices and inserting educational practices1 including the use of technology based on scientifically valid research12 7,c7 in paragraph 7#d71 by striking based and inserting valid2 7,d7 in paragraph 7#aj71 by inserting before the semicolon the following3 1 including how secondary school credentials are related to postsecondary and employment outcomes2 7,e7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#aa7 through 7#ae7 and paragraphs 7#af7 and 7#ag7 as paragraphs 7#ab7 through 7#af71 respectively1 and paragraphs 7#ah7 and 7#ai71 respectively2 7,f7 by inserting after paragraph 7#aj71 the following3 7#aa7 examine the participation and outcomes of students with disabilities in secondary and postsecondary career and technical education programs2 2 7,g7 in paragraph 7#ad71 as so redesignated1 by inserting and professional development after preparation2 7,h7 in paragraph 7#af71 as so redesignated1 by striking help parents and inserting examine the methods by which parents may2 7,i7 by inserting after paragraph 7#af71 as so redesignated1 the following3 7#ag7 assist the ,board in the preparation and dissemination of each evaluation report under section #aaf7;d72 2 7,j7 in paragraph 7#ah71 as so redesignated1 by striking and at the end2 7,k7 by amending paragraph 7#ai71 as so redesignated1 to read as follows3 7#ai7 examine the needs of children with disabilities who are ,english learners1 gifted and talented1 or who have other unique learning needs2 and 2 and 7,l7 by adding at the end the following3 7#bj7 examine innovations in the field of special education1 such as multi-tiered systems of support4 2 7#b7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by inserting for the activities of the ,special ,education ,research ,center after research plan2 and 7ii7 by inserting and1 subject to the approval of the ,director1 implement such plan after ,services2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a71 by inserting described in section #age7;b7 after ,center2 7,c7 by amending paragraph 7#b7 to read as follows3 7#b7 is carried out1 and1 as appropriate1 updated and modified1 including by using the results of the ,special ,education ,research ,center's most recent evaluation report under section #aaf7;d72 2 7,d7 by striking paragraph 7#e72 7,e7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#c71 7#d71 and 7#f7 as paragraphs 7#d71 7#e71 and 7#g71 respectively2 7,f7 by inserting after paragraph 7#b71 as so amended1 the following3 7#c7 provides for research that addresses significant questions of practice where such research is lacking2 2 7,g7 in paragraph 7#e71 as so redesignated1 by striking and types of children with and inserting 1 student subgroups1 and types of2 and 7,h7 by inserting after paragraph 7#e71 as so redesignated and amended1 the following3 7#f7 describes how the ,special ,education ,research ,center will use the performance management system described in section #ahe to assess and improve the activities of the ,center2 and 2 7#c7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking ,director and inserting ,special ,education ,research ,commissioner2 7,b7 by amending paragraph 7#c7 to read as follows3 7#c7 ,applications 7,a7 ,in general ,an eligible applicant that wishes to receive a grant1 or enter into a contract or cooperative agreement1 under this section shall submit an application to the ,special ,education ,research ,commissioner at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,special ,education ,research ,commissioner may require4 7,b7 ,contents ,an application submitted under subparagraph 7,a7 shall describe how the eligible applicant will address and demonstrate progress on the requirements of the performance management system described in section #ahe1 with respect to the activities that will be carried out under such grant1 contract1 or cooperative agreement4 2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#d7 ,duration ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 the grants1 contracts1 and cooperative agreements under this section may be awarded1 on a competitive basis1 for a period of not more than #e years1 and may be renewed at the discretion of the ,special ,education ,research ,commissioner for an additional period of not more than #b years if the recipient demonstrates progress on the requirements of the performance management system described in section #ahe1 with respect to the activities carried out under the grant1 contract1 or cooperative agreement received under this section4 2 7#d7 by amending subsection 7e7 to read as follows3 7e7 ,dissemination ,the ,special ,education ,research ,center shall synthesize and1 consistent with section #aad7;j71 widely disseminate and promote utilization of the findings and results of special education research conducted or supported by the ,special ,education ,research ,center4 2 and 7#e7 in subsection 7f71 by striking part such sums as may be necessary for each of fiscal years #bjje through #bjaj4 and inserting part-- 7#a7 for fiscal year #bjae1 #ed1jjj1jjj2 7#b7 for fiscal year #bjaf1 #ed1ajh1jjj2 7#c7 for fiscal year #bjag1 #ee1bih1cgf2 7#d7 for fiscal year #bjah1 #ef1fbe1ecg2 7#e7 for fiscal year #bjai1 #eh1aed1dbf2 and 7#f7 for fiscal year #bjbj1 #fe1fde1afi4 4 ,f ,general provisions #ahb4 ,prohibitions ,section #ahb 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #iegb7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 by striking or control and inserting control1 or coerce2 and 7,b7 by inserting specific academic standards or assessments1 after the curriculum1 7#c7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 by inserting coerce1 after approve1 and 7,b7 by striking an elementary school or secondary school and inserting early education1 or in an elementary school1 secondary school1 or institution of higher education4 #ahc4 ,confidentiality ,section #ahc 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #iegc7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 by striking their families1 and information with respect to individual schools1 and inserting and their families2 and 7,b7 by inserting before the period at the end the following3 1 and that any disclosed information with respect to individual schools not reveal such individually identifiable information2 7#b7 in subsection 7d77#b71 by inserting 1 including voluntary and uncompensated services under section #aij after providing services2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7e77#a71 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by inserting and ,director after ,secretary4 #ahd4 ,availability of data ,section #ahd 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #iegd7 is amended by striking use of the ,internet and inserting electronic means1 such as posting to the ,institute's website in an easily accessible manner4 #ahe4 ,performance management ,section #ahe 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #iege7 is amended to read as follows3 #ahe4 ,performance management ,the ,director shall establish a system for managing the performance of all activities authorized under this title to promote continuous improvement of the activities and to ensure the effective use of ,federal funds by-- 7#a7 developing and using measurable performance indicators1 including timelines1 to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of the activities2 7#b7 using the performance indicators described in paragraph 7#a7 to inform funding decisions1 including the awarding and continuation of all grants1 contracts1 and cooperative agreements under this title2 7#c7 establishing and improving formal feedback mechanisms to-- 7,a7 anticipate and meet stakeholder needs2 and 7,b7 incorporate1 on an ongoing basis1 the feedback of such stakeholders into the activities authorized under this title2 and 7#d7 promoting the wide dissemination and utilization1 consistent with section #aad7;j71 of all information1 products1 and publications of the ,institute4 4 #ahf4 ,authority to publish ,section #ahf7;b7 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #iegf7 is amended by striking any information to be published under this section before publication and inserting publications under this section before the public release of such publications4 #ahg4 ,repeals 7a7 ,repeals ,sections #ahg 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #iegg7 and #aic 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #iehc7 are repealed4 7b7 ,conforming amendments ,the table of contents in section #a of the ,act of ,november #e1 #bjjb 7,public ,law #ajg-bgi2 #aaf ,stat4 #aidj7 is amended by striking the items relating to sections #ahg and #aic4 #ahh4 ,fellowships ,section #ahi 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #iegi7 is amended-- 7#a7 by inserting and the mission of each ,national ,education ,center authorized under this title after related to education2 and 7#b7 by striking historically ,black colleges and universities and inserting minority-serving institutions4 #ahi4 ,authorization of appropriations ,section #aid 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #iehd7 is amended-- 7#a7 by amending subsection 7a7 to read as follows3 7a7 ,in general ,there are authorized to be appropriated to administer and carry out this title 7except part ,e7-- 7#a7 for fiscal year #bjae1 #ccg1cdc1jjj2 7#b7 for fiscal year #bjaf1 #cch1jag1fhf2 7#c7 for fiscal year #bjag1 #cde1ded1jge2 7#d7 for fiscal year #bjah1 #cec1gdd1igd2 7#e7 for fiscal year #bjai1 #cfc1bif1jhg2 and 7#f7 for fiscal year #bjbj1 #cfh1gde1ebh4 4 7#b7 by striking subsection 7b7 and inserting the following3 7b7 ,reservations ,of the amounts appropriated under subsection 7a7 for each fiscal year-- 7#a7 not less than the amount provided to the ,national ,center for ,education ,statistics 7as such ,center was in existence on the day before the date of enactment of the ,strengthening ,education through ,research ,act7 for fiscal year #bjad shall be provided to the ,national ,center for ,education ,statistics1 as authorized under part ,c2 and 7#b7 not more than the lesser of #b percent of such funds or #b1jjj1jjj shall be made available to carry out section #aaf 7relating to the ,national ,board for ,education ,sciences74 4 ,,ii ,,educational ,,technical ,,assistance #bja4 ,references ,except as otherwise expressly provided1 whenever in this title an amendment or repeal is expressed in terms of an amendment to1 or repeal of1 a section or other provision1 the reference shall be considered to be made to a section or other provision of the ,educational ,technical ,assistance ,act of #bjjb 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ifja et seq474 #bjb4 ,definitions ,section #bjb 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ifja7 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating paragraph 7#b7 as paragraph 7#c72 and 7#b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#a71 the following3 7#b7 ,school leader ,the term school leader has the meaning given the term in section #ajb4 4 #bjc4 ,comprehensive centers ,section #bjc 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ifjb7-- 7#a7 by amending subsection 7a7 to read as follows3 7a7 ,authorization 7#a7 ,in general ,subject to paragraph 7#c71 the ,secretary is authorized to award not more than #ag grants1 contracts1 or cooperative agreements to eligible applicants to establish comprehensive centers4 7#b7 ,mission ,the mission of the comprehensive centers is to provide ,state educational agencies and local educational agencies technical assistance1 analysis1 and training to build their capacity in implementing the requirements of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcja et seq47 and other ,federal education laws1 and research-based practices4 7#c7 ,regions ,in awarding grants1 contracts1 or cooperative agreements under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary-- 7,a7 shall establish at least one comprehensive center for each of the #aj geographic regions served by the regional educational laboratories established under section #ida7;h7 of the ,educational ,research1 ,development1 ,dissemination1 and ,improvement ,act of #aiid 7as such provision existed on the day before the date of enactment of this ,act72 and 7,b7 may establish additional comprehensive centers-- 7i7 for one or more of the regions described in subparagraph 7,a72 or 7ii7 to serve the ,nation as a whole by providing technical assistance on a particular content area of importance to the ,nation1 as determined by the ,secretary with the advice of the regional advisory committees established under section #bjf7;a74 7#d7 ,nation ,in the case of a comprehensive center established to serve the ,nation as described in paragraph 7#c77;,b77ii71 the ,nation shall be considered to be a region served by such ,center4 7#e7 ,award period ,a grant1 contract1 or cooperative agreement under this section may be awarded1 on a competitive basis1 for a period of not more than #e years4 7#f7 ,responsiveness ,the ,secretary shall ensure that each comprehensive center established under this section has the ability to respond in a timely fashion to the needs of ,state educational agencies and local educational agencies1 including through using the results of the center's interim evaluation under section #bjd7;c71 to improve and modify the activities of the center before the end of the award period4 2 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by inserting 1 contracts1 or cooperative agreements after ,grants2 7ii7 by striking research organizations1 institutions1 agencies1 institutions of higher education1 and inserting public or private1 nonprofit or for-profit research organizations1 other organizations1 or institutions of higher education12 7iii7 by striking 1 or individuals12 7iv7 by striking subsection 7f7 and inserting subsection 7e72 and 7v7 by striking 1 including regional and all that follows through #ajg-aaj772 and 7,b7 by striking paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c7 and inserting the following3 7#b7 ,outreach 7,a7 ,in general ,in conducting competitions for grants1 contracts1 or cooperative agreements under this section1 the ,secretary shall-- 7i7 by making widely available information and technical assistance relating to the competition1 actively encourage eligible applicants to compete for such awards2 and 7ii7 seek input from chief executive officers of ,states1 chief ,state school officers1 educators1 parents1 superintendents1 and other individuals with knowledge of the needs of the regions to be served by the awards1 regarding-- 7,i7 the needs in the regions for technical assistance authorized under this title2 and 7,,ii7 how such needs may be addressed most effectively4 7,b7 ,regional advisory committees ,the individuals described in subparagraph 7,a77ii7 may include members of the regional advisory committees established under section #bjf7;a74 7#c7 ,performance management ,before awarding a grant1 contract1 or cooperative agreement under this section1 the ,secretary shall establish measurable performance indicators to be used to assess the ongoing progress and performance of the comprehensive centers to be established under this title that address-- 7,a7 paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#c7 of the performance management system described in section #ahe2 and 7,b7 the relevant results of the regional assessments under section #bjf7;e74 7#d7 ,required consideration ,in determining whether to award a grant1 contract1 or cooperative agreement under this section to an eligible applicant that previously established a comprehensive center under this section1 the ,secretary shall consider the results of such center's summative evaluation under section #bjd7;b74 7#e7 ,continuation of awards 7,a7 ,continuation of awards ,the ,secretary shall continue awards made to each eligible applicant for the support of comprehensive centers established under this section prior to the date of enactment of the ,strengthening ,education through ,research ,act1 as such awards were in effect on the day before the date of enactment of the ,strengthening ,education through ,research ,act1 for the duration of those awards1 in accordance with the terms and agreements of such awards4 7,b7 ,recompetition ,not later than the end of the period of the awards described in subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary shall-- 7i7 hold a competition to make grants1 contracts1 or cooperative agreements under this section to eligible applicants1 which may include eligible applicants that held awards described in subparagraph 7,a72 and 7ii7 in determining whether to select an eligible applicant that held an award described in subparagraph 7,a7 for an award under clause 7i7 of this subparagraph1 consider the results of the summative evaluation under section #bjd7;b7 of the center established with the eligible applicant's award described in subparagraph 7,a74 7#f7 ,eligible applicant defined ,for purposes of this section1 the term eligible applicant means an entity described in paragraph 7#a74 2 7#c7 by amending subsection 7c7 to read as follows3 7c7 ,applications 7#a7 ,submission 7,a7 ,in general ,each eligible applicant seeking a grant1 contract1 or cooperative agreement under this section shall submit an application at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such additional information as the ,secretary may reasonably require4 7,b7 ,input ,to ensure that applications submitted under this paragraph are reflective of the needs of the regions to be served1 each eligible applicant submitting such an application shall seek input from ,state educational agencies and local educational agencies in the region that the award will serve1 and other individuals with knowledge of the region's needs4 ,such individuals may include members of the regional advisory committee for the region under section #bjf7;a74 7#b7 ,plan 7,a7 ,in general ,each application submitted under paragraph 7#a7 shall contain a plan for the comprehensive center to be established under this section1 which shall be updated1 modified1 and improved1 as appropriate1 on an ongoing basis1 including by using the results of the center's interim evaluation under section #bjd7;c74 7,b7 ,contents ,a plan described in subparagraph 7,a7 shall address-- 7i7 the priorities for technical assistance established under section #bjg2 7ii7 the needs of ,state educational agencies and local educational agencies1 on an ongoing basis1 using available ,state and local data1 including the relevant results of the regional assessments under section #bjf7;e72 and 7iii7 if available1 demonstrated support from ,state educational agencies and local educational agencies1 such as letters of support or signed memoranda of understanding4 7#c7 ,non-,federal ,support ,in conducting a competition for grants1 contracts1 or cooperative agreements under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall give priority to eligible applicants that will provide a portion of non-,federal funds to maximize support for activities of the comprehensive centers to be established under this section4 2 7#d7 in subsection 7d71 by inserting the number of low-performing schools in the region1 after economically disadvantaged students12 7#e7 by striking subsection 7e7 and redesignating subsections 7f71 7g71 and 7h7 as subsections 7e71 7f71 and 7g71 respectively2 7#f7 in subsection 7e71 as so redesignated-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by striking support dissemination and technical assistance activities by and inserting support ,state educational agencies and local educational agencies1 including by2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,a77i71 by inserting and other ,federal education laws before the semicolon2 7iii7 in subparagraph 7,a77ii7-- 7,i7 in the matter preceding subclause 7,i71 by striking and assessment tools and inserting 1 assessment tools1 and other educational strategies2 7,,ii7 in subclause 7,i71 by striking mathematics1 science1 and inserting mathematics and science1 which may include computer science or engineering12 and 7,,iii7 in subclause 7,,iii71 by inserting 1 including innovative tools and methods before the semicolon2 7iv7 by striking subparagraph 7,a77iii7 and inserting the following3 7iii7 the replication and adaptation of exemplary practices and innovative methods that have an evidence base of effectiveness2 and 2 7v7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7,i7 by inserting 1 consistent with section #aad7;j71 after disseminating2 and 7,,ii7 by striking 7as described and all that follows through is located2 and 7vi7 by amending subparagraph 7,c7 to read as follows3 7,c7 ensuring activities carried out under this section are relevant and responsive to the needs of the region being served1 including by using the relevant results of the regional assessments under section #bjf7;e74 2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 by inserting 1 on an ongoing basis1 after this section shall2 and 7ii7 by inserting or other regional educational laboratories or comprehensive centers1 as appropriate1 after center is located12 and 7#g7 by amending subsections 7f7 and 7g71 as each so redesignated1 to read as follows3 7f7 ,comprehensive ,center ,advisory ,board ,a comprehensive center established under this section may establish an advisory board to support and monitor the priorities and activities of such center4 ,an advisory board established under this subsection shall coordinate and align its work with the work of the regional advisory committee of the region served by such center established under section #bjf4 7g7 ,report to the ,secretary ,each comprehensive center established under this section shall submit to the ,secretary an annual report1 at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,secretary may require1 which shall include the following3 7#a7 ,a summary of the center's activities and products developed during the previous year4 7#b7 ,a listing of the ,state educational agencies1 local educational agencies1 and schools the center assisted during the previous year4 7#c7 ,using the measurable performance indicators established under subsection 7b77#c71 a description of how well the center is meeting educational needs of the region served by the center4 7#d7 ,any changes to the center's plan under subsection 7c77#b7 to improve its activities in the remaining years of the grant1 contract1 or cooperative agreement4 4 #bjd4 ,evaluations ,section #bjd 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ifjc7 is amended to read as follows3 #bjd4 ,evaluations 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 provide for ongoing summative and interim evaluations described in subsections 7b7 and 7c71 respectively1 of each of the comprehensive centers established under this title in carrying out the full range of duties of the center under this title2 and 7#b7 transmit the results of such evaluations1 through appropriate means1 to the appropriate congressional committees1 the ,director of the ,institute of ,education ,sciences1 and the public4 7b7 ,summative evaluation ,the ,secretary shall ensure each comprehensive center established under this title is evaluated by an independent entity at the end of the period of the grant1 contract1 or cooperative agreement that established such center1 which shall-- 7#a7 be completed in a timely fashion2 7#b7 assess how well the center is meeting the measurable performance indicators established under section #bjc7;b77#c72 and 7#c7 consider the extent to which the center ensures that the technical assistance of such center is relevant and useful to the work of ,state and local practitioners and policymakers4 7c7 ,interim evaluation ,the ,secretary shall ensure that each comprehensive center established under this title is evaluated at the midpoint of the period of the grant1 contract1 or cooperative agreement that established such center1 which shall-- 7#a7 assess how well such center is meeting the measurable performance indicators established under section #bjc7;b77#c72 and 7#b7 be used to improve the effectiveness of such center in carrying out its plan under section #bjc7;c77#b74 4 #bje4 ,existing technical assistance providers 7a7 ,repeal ,section #bje 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ifjd7 is repealed4 7b7 ,conforming amendment ,the table of contents in section #a of the ,act of ,november #e1 #bjjb 7,public ,law #ajg-bgi2 #aaf ,stat4 #aidj7 is amended by striking the item relating to section #bje4 #bjf4 ,regional advisory committees ,section #bjf 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ifje7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by striking ,beginning in #bjjd1 the and inserting ,the2 and 7,b7 by striking of the ,education ,sciences ,reform ,act of #bjjb2 7#b7 by striking subsection 7c7 and redesignating subsections 7b7 and 7d7 as subsections 7d7 and 7e71 respectively2 7#c7 by inserting the following after subsection 7a73 7b7 ,mission ,the mission of each regional advisory committee established under subsection 7a7 shall be to-- 7#a7 support1 strengthen1 and1 as appropriate1 align the work of the regional educational laboratories established under section #agd and the comprehensive centers established under this title2 and 7#b7 ensure that the regional educational laboratories and comprehensive centers are meeting the needs of their regions4 7c7 ,duties ,each advisory committee established under subsection 7a7 shall-- 7#a7 conduct1 on at least a biennial basis1 a needs assessments of the region served by the committee1 as described in subsection 7e72 7#b7 to ensure the activities of the regional educational laboratory and comprehensive centers serving the region of the committee are responsive to the needs of such region1 provide ongoing input to the laboratory and centers on planning and carrying out their activities under section #agd and this title1 respectively2 7#c7 maintain a high standard of quality in the performance of the activities of the laboratory and centers1 respectively2 and 7#d7 support the continuous improvement of the laboratory and centers in the region served by the committee1 especially in meeting the measurable performance indicators established under sections #agd7;e77#d7 and #bjc7;b77#c71 respectively4 2 7#d7 by amending subsection 7d71 as so redesignated1 to read as follows3 7d7 ,membership 7#a7 ,composition ,the membership of each regional advisory committee shall-- 7,a7 not exceed #be members2 7,b7 include the chief ,state school officer1 or such officer's designee1 or other ,state official1 of ,states within the region of the committee who have primary responsibility under ,state law for elementary and secondary education in the ,state2 7,c7 include representatives of local educational agencies1 including rural and urban local educational agencies1 that represent the geographic diversity of the region2 and 7,d7 include researchers4 7#b7 ,eligibility ,the membership of each regional advisory committee may include the following3 7,a7 ,representatives of institutions of higher education4 7,b7 ,parents4 7,c7 ,practicing educators1 including classroom teachers1 school leaders1 administrators1 school board members1 and other local school officials4 7,d7 ,representatives of business4 7,e7 ,policymakers4 7,f7 ,representatives from the regional educational laboratory and comprehensive centers in the region4 7#c7 ,recommendations ,in choosing individuals for membership on a regional advisory committee1 the ,secretary shall consult with1 and solicit recommendations from1 the chief executive officers of ,states1 chief ,state school officers1 local educational agencies1 and other education stakeholders within the applicable region4 7#d7 ,special rule ,the total number of members on each committee who are selected under subparagraphs 7,b7 and 7,c7 of paragraph 7#a71 in the aggregate1 shall exceed the total number of members who are selected under paragraph 7#b71 collectively4 2 7#e7 in subsection 7e71 as so redesignated-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by inserting 1 at least on a biennial basis1 after assess2 and 7ii7 by inserting 1 strengths1 and weaknesses after educational needs2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 by striking ,state school officers1 and all that follows through within the region7 and inserting ,state school officers1 local educational agencies1 representatives of public charter schools1 educators1 parents1 and others within the region2 7ii7 by striking of the ,education ,sciences ,reform ,act of #bjjb and section #bjc of this title and inserting and section #bjc2 and 7iii7 by striking and at the end2 7,c7 by redesignating paragraph 7#c7 as paragraph 7#d72 7,d7 by inserting after paragraph 7#b7 the following new paragraph3 7#c7 use available ,state and local data1 consistent with privacy protections under section #ahc1 to determine regional educational needs2 and 4 #bjg4 ,priorities ,section #bjg 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ifjf7 is amended-- 7#a7 by inserting ,director and before ,secretary shall establish2 7#b7 by striking of the ,education ,sciences ,reform ,act of #bjjb2 7#c7 by striking of this title2 7#d7 by striking to address1 taking onto account and inserting 1 respectively1 using the results of2 and 7#e7 by striking relevant regional and all that follows through ,secretary deems appropriate and inserting relevant regional and national surveys of educational needs4 #bjh4 ,grant program for statewide longitudinal data systems ,section #bjh 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ifjg7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by inserting before the period at the end the following3 1 the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja et seq471 and the ,individuals with ,disabilities ,education ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #adjj et seq472 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 ,state educational agencies receiving a grant under this section may provide subgrants to local educational agencies to improve the capacity of local educational agencies to carry out the activities authorized under this section42 7#b7 by redesignating subsections 7c71 7d71 and 7e7 as subsections 7d71 7e71 and 7g71 respectively2 7#c7 by inserting after subsection 7b71 the following3 7c7 ,performance management ,before awarding a grant under this section1 the ,secretary shall establish measurable performance indicators-- 7#a7 to be used to assess the ongoing progress and performance of ,state educational agencies receiving a grant under this section2 and 7#b7 that address paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#c7 of the performance management system described in section #ahe4 2 7#d7 in subsection 7d71 as so redesignated-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking 1 promotes linkages across ,states12 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by inserting supports school improvement and after data that2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking and other reporting requirements and close achievement gaps2 and and inserting 1 other reporting requirements1 close achievement gaps1 and improve teaching22 7iii7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking and close achievement gaps and by inserting 1 close achievement gaps1 and improve teaching2 and 7iv7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,b7 the following3 7,c7 to align statewide longitudinal data systems from early education through postsecondary education 7including pre-service preparation programs71 and the workforce1 consistent with privacy protections under section #ahc2 2 and 7,c7 by striking paragraph 7#c7 and inserting the following3 7#c7 ensures the protection of student privacy1 and includes a review of how ,state educational agencies1 local educational agencies1 and others that will have access to the statewide data systems under this section will adhere to ,federal privacy laws and protections1 consistent with section #ahc1 in the building1 maintenance1 and use of such data systems2 7#d7 ensures ,state educational agencies receiving a grant under this section support professional development that builds the capacity of teachers and school leaders to use data effectively2 and 7#e7 gives priority to ,state educational agencies that leverage the use of longitudinal data systems to improve student achievement and growth1 including such ,state educational agencies that-- 7,a7 meet the voluntary standards and guidelines described in section #aec7;a77#e72 7,b7 define the roles of ,state educational agencies1 local educational agencies1 and others in providing timely access to data under the statewide data systems1 consistent with privacy protections in section #ahc2 and 7,c7 demonstrate the capacity to share teacher and school leader performance data1 including student achievement and growth data1 with local educational agencies and teacher and school leader preparation programs4 2 7#e7 by inserting after subsection 7e71 as so redesignated1 the following3 7f7 ,renewal of awards ,the ,secretary may renew a grant awarded to a ,state educational agency under this section for a period not to exceed #c years1 if the ,state educational agency has demonstrated progress on the measurable performance indicators established under subsection 7c74 2 and 7#f7 by amending subsection 7g71 as so redesignated1 to read as follows3 7g7 ,reports 7#a7 ,first report ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of the ,strengthening ,education through ,research ,act1 the ,secretary shall prepare and make publicly available a report on the implementation and effectiveness of the activities carried out by ,state educational agencies receiving a grant under this section1 including-- 7,a7 information on progress in the development and use of statewide longitudinal data systems described in this section2 7,b7 information on best practices and areas for improvement in such development and use2 and 7,c7 how the ,state educational agencies are adhering to ,federal privacy laws and protections in the building1 maintenance1 and use of such data systems4 7#b7 ,succeeding reports ,every succeeding #c years after the report is made publicly available under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall prepare and make publicly available a report on the implementation and effectiveness of the activities carried out by ,state educational agencies receiving a grant under this section1 including-- 7,a7 information on the requirements of subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,c7 of paragraph 7#a72 and 7,b7 the progress1 in the aggregate1 ,state educational agencies are making on the measurable performance indicators established under subsection 7c74 4 #bji4 ,authorization of appropriations ,section #bji 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ifjh7 is amended to read as follows3 #bji4 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this title-- 7#a7 for fiscal year #bjae1 #hb1ihd1jjj2 7#b7 for fiscal year #bjaf1 #hc1adi1ifh2 7#c7 for fiscal year #bjag1 #hd1igi1bfh2 7#d7 for fiscal year #bjah1 #hg1jah1gfi2 7#e7 for fiscal year #bjai1 #hi1cfh1bgg2 and 7#f7 for fiscal year #bjbj1 #ij1gjh1hja4 4 ,,iii ,,national ,,assessment ,,of ,,educational ,,progress #cja4 ,references ,except as otherwise expressly provided1 whenever in this title an amendment or repeal is expressed in terms of an amendment to1 or repeal of1 a section or other provision1 the reference shall be considered to be made to a section or other provision of the ,national ,assessment of ,educational ,progress ,authorization ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ifba et seq474 #cjb4 ,national assessment governing board ,section #cjb 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ifba7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking shall formulate policy guidelines and inserting shall oversee and set policies1 in a manner consistent with subsection 7e7 and accepted professional standards12 7#b7 in subsection 7b77#a77,l7-- 7,a7 by striking principals and inserting leaders2 and 7,b7 by striking principal both places it appears and inserting leader2 7#c7 in subsection 7c71 by striking paragraph 7#d72 7#d7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by inserting the ,assessment ,board after consultation with before organizations2 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7,i7 by striking ,each organization submitting nominations to the ,secretary with and inserting ,with2 and 7,,ii7 by inserting 1 the ,assessment ,board after particular vacancy2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 by striking that each organization described in paragraph 7#a77;,a7 submit additional nominations and inserting additional nominations from the ,assessment ,board or each organization described in paragraph 7#a77;,a72 and 7ii7 by striking such organization and inserting the ,assessment ,board2 and 7#e7 in subsection 7e77#a7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7i7 by inserting in consultation with the ,commissioner for ,education ,statistics1 before select2 7ii7 by inserting and grades or ages before to be2 and 7iii7 by inserting 1 and determine the year in which such assessments will be conducted after assessed2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,d71 by inserting school leaders1 after teachers12 7,c7 in subparagraph 7,e71 by striking design and inserting provide input on2 7,d7 by striking and at the end of subparagraph 7,i72 7,e7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,j7 as subparagraph 7,k72 7,f7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,i71 the following3 7,j7 provide input to the ,director on annual budget requests for the ,national ,assessment of ,educational ,progress2 and 2 7,g7 in subparagraph 7,k71 as so redesignated-- 7i7 by striking plan and execute the initial public release of2 and 7ii7 by inserting release the initial before ,national2 and 7,h7 in the matter following subparagraph 7,k71 as so amended and redesignated1 by striking subparagraph 7,j7 and inserting subparagraph 7,k74 #cjc4 ,national assessment of educational progress ,section #cjc 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ifbb7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking with the advice of the ,assessment ,board established under section #cjb and inserting in a manner consistent with accepted professional standards and the policies set forth by the ,assessment ,board under section #cjb7;a72 7#b7 in subsection 7b77#b7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,d71 by inserting and consistent with section #cjb7;e77#a77;,a7 after resources allow2 7,b7 by striking and at the end of subparagraph 7,g72 7,c7 by striking the period and inserting 2 and at the end of subparagraph 7,h72 and 7,d7 by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,i7 determine1 after taking into account section #cjb7;e77#a77;,i71 the content of initial and subsequent reports of all assessments authorized under this section and ensure that such reports are valid and reliable4 2 7#c7 in subsection 7c77#b7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking of ,education after ,secretary2 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,d7-- 7i7 by striking ,chairman of the ,house before ,committee on ,education2 7ii7 by inserting of the ,house of ,representatives after ,workforce2 7iii7 by striking ,chairman of the ,senate before ,committee on ,health2 and 7iv7 by inserting of the ,senate after ,pensions2 7#d7 in subsection 7d77#a71 by inserting before the period1 the following3 1 except as required under section #aaab7;b77#a77;,f7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcab7;b77#a77;,f772 7#e7 in subsection 7e7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking or age2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7,i7 by striking shall and all that follows through be and insert shall be2 7,,ii7 by redesignating subclauses 7,i7 and 7,,ii7 as clauses 7i7 and 7ii71 respectively 7and by moving the margins #b ems to the left72 and 7,,iii7 in clause 7ii7 7as so redesignated71 by striking 1 or the age of the students1 as the case may be2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7,i7 by striking ,after the determinations described in subparagraph 7,a71 devising and inserting ,the ,assessment ,board shall1 in making the determination described in subparagraph 7,a71 use2 and 7,,ii7 by inserting after approach the following3 1 providing for the active participation of teachers1 school leaders1 curriculum specialists1 local school administrators1 parents1 and concerned members of the general public2 and 7iii7 in subparagraph 7,d71 by inserting ,assessment before ,board2 and 7#f7 in subsection 7g77#b7-- 7,a7 in the heading1 by striking affairs and inserting education2 and 7,b7 by striking ,affairs and inserting ,education4 #cjd4 ,definitions ,section #cjd 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ifbc7 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking 7#a7 and inserting 7#a7 ,director4--2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking 7#b7 and inserting 7#b7 ,state4--2 and 7#c7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 7as so amended7 as paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#e71 respectively2 7#d7 by inserting before paragraph 7#b7 7as so redesignated7 the following new paragraph3 7#a7 ,in general ,the terms elementary school1 local educational agency1 and secondary school have the meanings given those terms in section #iaja of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ghja74 2 and 7#e7 by inserting after paragraph 7#b7 7as so redesignated71 the following new paragraphs3 7#c7 ,school leader ,the term school leader has the meaning given the term in section #ajb4 7#d7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,education4 4 #cje4 ,authorization of appropriations ,section #cje7;a7 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ifbd7;a77 is amended to read as follows3 7a7 ,in general ,there are authorized to be appropriated-- 7#a7 for fiscal year #bjae-- 7,a7 #h1bce1jjj to carry out section #cjb 7relating to the ,national ,assessment ,governing ,board72 and 7,b7 #acb1jjj1jjj to carry out section #cjc 7relating to the ,national ,assessment of ,educational ,progress72 7#b7 for fiscal year #bjaf-- 7,a7 #h1bea1dgj to carry out section #cjb 7relating to the ,national ,assessment ,governing ,board72 and 7,b7 #acb1bfd1jjj to carry out section #cjc 7relating to the ,national ,assessment of ,educational ,progress72 7#c7 for fiscal year #bjag-- 7,a7 #h1dcc1jjb to carry out section #cjb 7relating to the ,national ,assessment ,governing ,board72 and 7,b7 #ace1agc1hjh to carry out section #cjc 7relating to the ,national ,assessment of ,educational ,progress72 7#d7 for fiscal year #bjah-- 7,a7 #h1fce1cie to carry out section #cjb 7relating to the ,national ,assessment ,governing ,board72 and 7,b7 #ach1dag1igi to carry out section #cjc 7relating to the ,national ,assessment of ,educational ,progress72 7#e7 for fiscal year #bjai-- 7,a7 #h1hfh1eej to carry out section #cjb 7relating to the ,national ,assessment ,governing ,board72 and 7,b7 #adb1aee1bff to carry out section #cjc 7relating to the ,national ,assessment of ,educational ,progress72 and 7#f7 for fiscal year #bjbj-- 7,a7 #i1jja1egh to carry out section #cjb 7relating to the ,national ,assessment ,governing ,board72 and 7,b7 #add1bhg1eie to carry out section #cjc 7relating to the ,national ,assessment of ,educational ,progress74 4 ,,iv ,,evaluation ,,plan #dja4 ,research and evaluation 7a7 ,in general ,the ,institute of ,education ,sciences shall be the primary entity for conducting research on and evaluations of ,federal education programs within the ,department of ,education to ensure the rigor and independence of such research and evaluation4 7b7 ,flexible authority 7#a7 ,reservation ,notwithstanding any other provision of law in the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 et seq4 #fcja et seq47 related to evaluation1 the ,secretary of ,education1 in consultation with the ,director of the ,institute of ,education ,sciences-- 7,a7 may1 for purposes of carrying out the activities described in paragraph 7#b77;,b7-- 7i7 reserve not more than #j4e percent of the total amount of funds appropriated for each program authorized under the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcja et seq471 other than part ,a of title ,i of such ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcaa et seq47 and section #aeja of such ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fdia72 and 7ii7 reserve1 in the manner described in subparagraph 7,b71 an amount equal to not more than #j4a percent of the total amount of funds appropriated for-- 7,i7 part ,a of title ,i of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcaa et seq472 and 7,,ii7 section #aeja of such ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fdia72 and 7,b7 in reserving the amount described in subparagraph 7,a77ii7-- 7i7 shall reserve up to the total amount of funds appropriated for section #aeja of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fdia72 and 7ii7 may1 in a case in which the total amount of funds appropriated for such section #aeja 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fdia7 is less than the amount described in subparagraph 7,a77ii71 reserve the amount of funds appropriated for part ,a of title ,i of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcaa et seq47 that is needed for the sum of the total amount of funds appropriated for such section #aeja 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fdia7 and such amount of funds appropriated for such part ,a of title ,i 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcaa et seq47 to equal the amount described in subparagraph 7,a77ii74 7#b7 ,authorized activities ,if funds are reserved under paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 neither the ,secretary of ,education nor the ,director of the ,institute of ,education ,sciences shall-- 7i7 carry out evaluations under section #aeja of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fdia72 or 7ii7 reserve funds for evaluation activities under section #caaa7;c77#a77;,c7 of such ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fhba72 and 7,b7 the ,secretary of ,education1 in consultation with the ,director of the ,institute of ,education ,sciences-- 7i7 shall use the funds reserved under paragraph 7#a7 to carry out high-quality evaluations 7consistent with the requirements of section #agc7;a7 of the ,education ,sciences ,reform ,act of #bjjb 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #iefc7;a771 as amended by this ,act1 and the evaluation plan described in subsection 7c7 of this section7 of programs authorized under the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcja et seq472 and 7ii7 may use the funds reserved under paragraph 7#a7 to-- 7,i7 increase the usefulness of the evaluations conducted under clause 7i7 to promote continuous improvement of programs under the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcja et seq472 or 7,,ii7 assist grantees of such programs in collecting and analyzing data and other activities related to conducting high-quality evaluations under clause 7i74 7#c7 ,dissemination ,the ,secretary of ,education or the ,director of the ,institute of ,education ,sciences shall disseminate evaluation findings1 consistent with section #aad7;j7 of the ,education ,sciences ,reform ,act of #bjjb 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #iead7;j771 as amended by this ,act1 of evaluations carried out under paragraph 7#b77;,b77i74 7#d7 ,consolidation ,the ,secretary of ,education1 in consultation with the ,director of the ,institute of ,education ,sciences-- 7,a7 may consolidate the funds reserved under paragraph 7#a7 for purposes of carrying out the activities under paragraph 7#b77;,b72 and 7,b7 shall not be required to evaluate under paragraph 7#b77;,b77i7 each program authorized under the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcja et seq47 each year4 7c7 ,evaluation plan ,the ,director of the ,institute of ,education ,sciences1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,education1 shall1 on a biennial basis1 develop1 submit to ,congress1 and make publicly available an evaluation plan1 that-- 7#a7 describes the specific activities that will be carried out under subsection 7b77#b77;,b7 for the #b-year period applicable to the plan1 and the timelines of such activities2 7#b7 contains the results of the activities carried out under subsection 7b77#b77;,b7 for the most recent #b-year period2 and 7#c7 describes how programs authorized under the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcja et seq47 will be regularly evaluated4 7d7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section shall be construed to affect section #agc7;b7 of the ,education ,sciences ,reform ,act of #bjjb 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #iefc7;b771 as amended by this ,act4 #a4 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,strengthening ,education through ,research ,act4 #b4 ,table of contents ,the table of contents for this ,act is as follows3 ,sec4 #a4 ,short title4,sec4 #b4 ,table of contents4,sec4 #c4 ,nonduplication4,,title ,i--,,education ,,sciences ,r,e,f,o,r,m,sec4 #aja4 ,references4,sec4 #ajb4 ,definitions4,,part ,a--,the ,institute of ,education ,sciences,sec4 #aaa4 ,establishment4,sec4 #aab4 ,functions4,sec4 #aac4 ,delegation4,sec4 #aad4 ,office of the ,director4,sec4 #aae4 ,priorities4,sec4 #aaf4 ,national ,board for ,education ,sciences4,sec4 #aag4 ,commissioners of the ,national ,education ,centers4,sec4 #aah4 ,transparency4,sec4 #aai4 ,competitive awards4,,part ,b--,national ,center for ,education ,research,sec4 #aca4 ,establishment4,sec4 #acb4 ,duties4,sec4 #acc4 ,standards for conduct and evaluation of research4,,part ,c--,national ,center for ,education ,statistics,sec4 #aea4 ,establishment4,sec4 #aeb4 ,duties4,sec4 #aec4 ,performance of duties4,sec4 #aed4 ,reports4,sec4 #aee4 ,dissemination4,sec4 #aef4 ,cooperative education statistics systems4,,part ,d--,national ,center for ,education ,evaluation and ,regional ,assistance,sec4 #aga4 ,establishment4,sec4 #agb4 ,commissioner for ,education ,evaluation and ,regional ,assistance4,sec4 #agc4 ,evaluations4,sec4 #agd4 ,regional educational laboratories for research1 development1 dissemination1 and evaluation4,,part ,e--,national ,center for ,special ,education ,research,sec4 #age4 ,establishment4,sec4 #agf4 ,commissioner for ,special ,education ,research4,sec4 #agg4 ,duties4,,part ,f--,general provisions,sec4 #aha4 ,prohibitions4,sec4 #ahb4 ,confidentiality4,sec4 #ahc4 ,availability of data4,sec4 #ahd4 ,performance management4,sec4 #ahe4 ,authority to publish4,sec4 #ahf4 ,repeals4,sec4 #ahg4 ,fellowships4,sec4 #ahh4 ,authorization of appropriations4,,part ,g--,technical and conforming amendments,sec4 #aia4 ,technical and conforming amendments to other laws4,,title ,,ii--,,educational ,,technical ,a,s,s,i,s,t,a,n,c,e,sec4 #bja4 ,references4,sec4 #bjb4 ,definitions4,sec4 #bjc4 ,comprehensive centers4,sec4 #bjd4 ,evaluations4,sec4 #bje4 ,existing technical assistance providers4,sec4 #bjf4 ,regional advisory committees4,sec4 #bjg4 ,priorities4,sec4 #bjh4 ,grant program for statewide1 longitudinal data systems4,sec4 #bji4 ,authorization of appropriations4,,title ,,iii--,,national ,,assessment ,,of ,,educational ,p,r,o,g,r,e,s,s,sec4 #cja4 ,references4,sec4 #cjb4 ,national ,assessment ,governing ,board4,sec4 #cjc4 ,national ,assessment of ,educational ,progress4,sec4 #cjd4 ,definitions4,sec4 #cje4 ,authorization of appropriations4,,title ,,iv--,,evaluation ,p,l,a,n,sec4 #dja4 ,research and evaluation4 #c4 ,nonduplication 7a7 ,in general ,the ,act of ,november #e1 #bjjb 7,public ,law #ajg-bgi2 #aaf ,stat4 #aidj7 is amended by inserting after section #a the following3 #b4 ,nonduplication ,in collecting information and data under this ,act1 including requiring the reporting of information and data1 the ,secretary of ,education shall1 to the extent appropriate1 not duplicate other requirements and shall use information and data that are available from existing ,federal1 ,state1 and local sources1 in order to reduce burden and cost to the ,department of ,education1 ,states1 local educational agencies 7as defined in section #iaja of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ghja771 and other entities4 4 7b7 ,conforming amendment ,the table of contents in section #a of the ,act of ,november #e1 #bjjb 7,public ,law #ajg-bgi2 #aaf ,stat4 #aidj7 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #a the following3 ,sec4 #b4 ,nonduplication4 4 ,i ,,education ,,sciences ,,reform #aja4 ,references ,except as otherwise expressly provided1 whenever in this title an amendment or repeal is expressed in terms of an amendment to1 or repeal of1 a section or other provision1 the reference shall be considered to be made to a section or other provision of the ,education ,sciences ,reform ,act of #bjjb 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ieja et seq474 #ajb4 ,definitions ,section #ajb 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ieja7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking paragraphs 7#ac7 and 7#ah72 7#b7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#b7 through 7#aa71 7#ab71 7#ad71 7#ae71 7#af71 7#ag71 and 7#ai7 through 7#bc71 as paragraphs 7#c7 through 7#ab71 7#ad71 7#ae71 7#af71 7#ah71 7#bj71 and 7#bb7 through 7#bf71 respectively2 7#c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#a7 the following3 7#b7 ,adult education2 adult education and literacy activities ,the terms adult education and adult education and literacy activities have the meanings given the terms in section #bjc of the ,adult ,education and ,family ,literacy ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ibjb74 2 7#d7 in paragraph 7#f71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#b71 by striking ,affairs and inserting ,education2 7#e7 in paragraph 7#aa71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 by inserting or other information1 in a timely manner and after evaluations12 and 7,b7 by inserting school leaders1 after teachers12 7#f7 by inserting after paragraph 7#ab71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#b71 the following3 7#ac7 ,english learner ,the term ,english learner means an individual who is limited ,english proficient1 as defined in section #iaja of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ghja7 or section #fcg of the ,head ,start ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ihcb74 2 7#g7 in paragraph 7#ad71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#b71 by inserting 1 school leaders1 after teachers2 7#h7 by inserting after paragraph 7#af71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#b71 the following3 7#ag7 ,minority-serving institution ,the term minority-serving institution means an institution of higher education described in section #cga7;a7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajfgq7a774 2 7#i7 in paragraph 7#ah71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#b71 by striking section #acc7;c7 and inserting section #acc7;d72 7#aj7 by inserting after paragraph 7#ah71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#b71 the following3 7#ai7 ,principles of scientific research ,the term principles of scientific research means principles of research that-- 7,a7 apply rigorous1 systematic1 and objective methodology to obtain reliable and valid knowledge relevant to education activities and programs2 7,b7 present findings and make claims that are appropriate to1 and supported by1 the methods that have been employed2 and 7,c7 include1 appropriate to the research being conducted-- 7i7 use of systematic1 empirical methods that draw on observation or experiment2 7ii7 use of data analyses that are adequate to support the general findings2 7iii7 reliance on measurements or observational methods that provide reliable and generalizable findings2 7iv7 strong claims of causal relationships1 only with research designs that eliminate plausible competing explanations for observed results1 such as1 but not limited to1 random-assignment experiments2 7v7 presentation of studies and methods in sufficient detail and clarity to allow for replication or1 at a minimum1 to offer the opportunity to build systematically on the findings of the research2 7vi7 acceptance by a peer-reviewed journal or critique by a panel of independent experts through a comparably rigorous1 objective1 and scientific review2 and 7vii7 consistency of findings across multiple studies or sites to support the generality of results and conclusions4 2 7#aa7 by inserting after paragraph 7#bj71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#b71 the following3 7#ba7 ,school leader ,the term school leader means a principal1 assistant principal1 or other individual who is-- 7,a7 an employee or officer of-- 7i7 an elementary school or secondary school2 7ii7 a local educational agency serving an elementary school or secondary school2 or 7iii7 another entity operating the elementary school or secondary school2 and 7,b7 responsible for the daily instructional leadership and managerial operations of the elementary school or secondary school4 2 and 7#ab7 in paragraph 7#bc71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#b71 by striking scientifically based research standards and inserting the principles of scientific research4 ,a ,the ,institute of ,education ,sciences #aaa4 ,establishment ,section #aaa7;b7 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ieaa7;b77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by inserting including adult education1 after postsecondary study12 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a7-- 7i7 by striking and wide dissemination activities and inserting and1 consistent with section #aad7;j71 wide dissemination and utilization activities2 and 7ii7 by striking 7including in technology areas72 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by inserting disability1 after gender14 #aab4 ,functions ,section #aab 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ieab7 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 by inserting 7including evaluations of impact and implementation7 after education evaluation2 and 7,b7 by inserting and utilization before the semicolon2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 by inserting 1 consistent with section #aad7;j71 after disseminate2 and 7,b7 by inserting and scientifically valid education evaluations carried out under this title before the semicolon4 #aac4 ,delegation ,section #aac 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ieac7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by striking paragraph 7#a72 and 7,b7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#b7 through 7#e7 as paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#d71 respectively2 7#b7 in subsection 7b71 by striking ,secretary may assign the ,institute responsibility for administering and inserting ,director may accept requests from the ,secretary for the ,institute to administer2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7c7 ,contract acquisition ,with respect to any contract entered into under this title1 the ,director shall be consulted-- 7#a7 during the procurement process2 and 7#b7 in the management of such contract's performance1 which shall be consistent with the requirements of the performance management system described in section #ahe4 4 #aad4 ,office of the ,director ,section #aad 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #iead7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking ,except as provided in subsection 7b77#b71 the and inserting ,the2 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by inserting before the period the following3 1 except that if a successor to the ,director has not been appointed as of the date of expiration of the ,director's term1 the ,director may serve for an additional #a-year period1 beginning on the day after the date of expiration of the ,director's term1 or until a successor has been appointed under subsection 7a71 whichever occurs first2 7,b7 by striking paragraph 7#b7 and inserting the following3 7#b7 ,reappointment ,a ,director may be reappointed under subsection 7a7 for one additional term4 2 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7i7 in the heading1 by striking ,subsequent directors and inserting ,recommendations2 and 7ii7 by striking 1 other than a ,director appointed under paragraph 7#b72 7#c7 in subsection 7f7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#c71 by inserting before the period the following3 1 and1 as appropriate1 with such research and activities carried out by public and private entities1 to avoid duplicative or overlapping efforts2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#d71 by inserting 1 and the use of evidence after statistics activities2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#e7-- 7i7 by inserting and maintain after establish2 and 7ii7 by inserting and subsection 7h7 after section #aaf7;b77#c72 7,d7 in paragraph 7#g71 by inserting disability1 after gender12 7,e7 in paragraph 7#h71 by striking historically ,black colleges or universities and inserting minority-serving institutions2 7,f7 by striking paragraph 7#i7 and inserting the following3 7#i7 ,to coordinate with the ,secretary to ensure that the results of the ,institute's work are coordinated with1 and utilized by1 the ,department's technical assistance providers and dissemination networks4 2 7,g7 by striking paragraphs 7#aj7 and 7#aa72 and 7,h7 by redesignating paragraph 7#ab7 as paragraph 7#aj72 7#d7 by redesignating subsection 7h7 as subsection 7i72 7#e7 by inserting after subsection 7g71 the following3 7h7 ,peer-review system ,the ,director shall establish and maintain a peer-review system involving highly qualified individuals1 including practitioners1 as appropriate1 with an in-depth knowledge of the subject to be investigated1 including1 in the case of special education research1 an understanding of special education1 for-- 7#a7 reviewing and evaluating each application for a grant or cooperative agreement under this title that exceeds #ajj1jjj2 and 7#b7 evaluating and assessing all reports and other products that exceed #ajj1jjj to be published and publicly released by the ,institute4 2 7#f7 in subsection 7i71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#d7-- 7,a7 by striking the products and2 and 7,b7 by striking certify that evidence-based claims about those products and and inserting determine whether evidence-based claims in those2 and 7#g7 by adding at the end the following3 7j7 ,relevance1 dissemination1 and utilization ,to ensure all activities authorized under this title are rigorous1 relevant1 and useful for researchers1 policymakers1 practitioners1 and the public1 the ,director shall-- 7#a7 ensure such activities address significant challenges faced by practitioners1 and increase knowledge in the field of education2 7#b7 ensure that the information1 products1 and publications of the ,institute are-- 7,a7 prepared and widely disseminated-- 7i7 in a timely fashion2 and 7ii7 in forms that are understandable1 easily accessible1 and usable1 or adaptable for use in1 the improvement of educational practice2 and 7,b7 widely disseminated through electronic transfer1 and other means1 such as posting to the ,institute's website or other relevant place2 7#c7 promote the utilization of the information1 products1 and publications of the ,institute1 including through the use of dissemination networks and technical assistance providers1 within the ,institute and the ,department2 and 7#d7 monitor and manage the performance of all activities authorized under this title in accordance with section #ahe4 4 #aae4 ,priorities ,section #aae 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ieae7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by striking 7taking into consideration long-term research and development on core issues conducted through the national research and development centers7 and inserting at least once every #f years2 and 7ii7 by striking such as and inserting including2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by inserting ensuring that all students have the ability to obtain a high-quality education1 particularly before closing2 7ii7 by striking low-performing children and inserting low-performing students2 7iii7 by striking especially achievement gaps between2 7iv7 by striking nonminority children and inserting nonminority students1 students with disabilities and students without disabilities12 7v7 by striking and between disadvantaged children and such children's and inserting and disadvantaged students and such students'2 and 7vi7 by striking and after the semicolon2 7,c7 by striking paragraph 7#b72 and 7,d7 by adding at the end the following3 7#b7 improving access to and the quality of early childhood education2 7#c7 improving education in elementary schools and secondary schools1 particularly among low-performing students and schools2 and 7#d7 improving access to1 opportunities for1 and completion of postsecondary education and adult education4 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7d77#a71 by striking by means of the ,internet and inserting by electronic means such as posting in an easily accessible manner on the ,institute's website4 #aaf4 ,national ,board for ,education ,sciences ,section #aaf 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ieaf7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking to guide the work of the ,institute and inserting 1 and to advise1 and provide input to1 the ,director on the activities of the ,institute on an ongoing basis2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c71 by inserting under section #aad7;h7 after procedures2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#h71 by inserting disability1 after gender12 7,d7 in paragraph 7#i7-- 7i7 by striking ,to solicit and inserting ,to ensure all activities of the ,institute are relevant to education policy and practice by soliciting1 on an ongoing basis12 and 7ii7 by striking consistent with and inserting consistent with section #aad7;j7 and2 7,e7 in paragraph 7#aa7-- 7i7 by inserting the ,institute's after enhance2 and 7ii7 by striking among other ,federal and ,state research agencies and inserting with public and private entities to improve the work of the ,institute2 and 7,f7 by adding at the end the following3 7#ac7 ,to conduct the evaluations required under subsection 7d74 2 7#b7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 by inserting ,board1 before ,national ,academy2 and 7ii7 by striking and the ,national ,science ,advisor and inserting the ,national ,science ,advisor1 and other entities and organizations that have knowledge of individuals who are highly qualified to appraise education research1 statistics1 evaluations1 or development2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#d7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7,i7 in clause 7i71 by striking 1 which may include those researchers recommended by the ,national ,academy of ,sciences2 7,,ii7 by redesignating clause 7ii7 as clause 7iii72 7,,iii7 by inserting after clause 7i71 the following3 7ii7 ,not fewer than #b practitioners who are knowledgeable about the education needs of the ,united ,states1 who may include school-based professional educators1 teachers1 school leaders1 local educational agency superintendents1 and members of local boards of education or ,bureau-funded school boards4 2 and 7,,iv7 in clause 7iii71 as redesignated by subclause 7,,ii7-- 7aa7 by striking school-based professional educators12 7bb7 by inserting ,state leaders in adult education1 after executives12 7cc7 by striking local educational agency superintendents12 7dd7 by striking principals12 7ee7 by striking or local2 and 7ff7 by striking or ,bureau-funded school boards2 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7,i7 in the matter preceding clause 7i71 by inserting beginning on the date of appointment of the member1 after #d years12 7,,ii7 by striking clause 7i72 7,,iii7 by redesignating clause 7ii7 as clause 7i72 7,,iv7 in clause 7i71 as redesignated by subclause 7,,iii71 by striking the period and inserting 2 and2 and 7,v7 by adding at the end the following3 7ii7 in a case in which a successor to a member has not been appointed as of the date of expiration of the member's term1 the member may serve for an additional #a-year period1 beginning on the day after the date of expiration of the member's term1 or until a successor has been appointed under paragraph 7#a71 whichever occurs first4 2 7iii7 by striking subparagraph 7,c72 and 7iv7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,d7 as subparagraph 7,c72 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#h7-- 7i7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,e7 as subparagraphs 7,b7 through 7,f71 respectively2 7ii7 by inserting before subparagraph 7,b71 as redesignated by clause 7i71 the following3 7,a7 ,in general ,in the exercise of its duties under subsection 7b7 and in accordance with the ,federal ,advisory ,committee ,act 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app471 the ,board shall be independent of the ,director and the other offices and officers of the ,institute4 2 7iii7 in subparagraph 7,b71 as redesignated by clause 7i71 by inserting before the period at the end the following3 for a term of not more than #f years1 and who may be reappointed by the ,board for #a additional term of not more than #f years2 and 7iv7 by adding at the end the following3 7,g7 ,subcommittees ,the ,board may establish standing or temporary subcommittees to make recommendations to the ,board for carrying out activities authorized under this title4 2 7#c7 by striking subsection 7d72 7#d7 by redesignating subsection 7e7 as subsection 7d72 7#e7 in subsection 7d71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#d7-- 7,a7 in the subsection heading1 by striking ,annual and inserting ,evaluation2 7,b7 by striking ,the ,board and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,board 2 7,c7 by striking not later than ,july #a of each year1 a report and inserting and make widely available to the public 7including by electronic means such as posting in an easily accessible manner on the ,institute's website71 a report once every #e years2 and 7,d7 by adding at the end the following3 7#b7 ,requirements ,an evaluation report described in paragraph 7#a7 shall include-- 7,a7 subject to paragraph 7#c71 an evaluation of the activities authorized for each of the ,national ,education ,centers1 which-- 7i7 uses the performance management system described in section #ahe2 and 7ii7 is conducted by an independent entity2 7,b7 a review of the ,institute to ensure its work1 consistent with the requirements of section #aad7;j71 is timely1 rigorous1 and relevant2 7,c7 any recommendations regarding actions that may be taken to enhance the ability of the ,institute and the ,national ,education ,centers to carry out their priorities and missions2 7,d7 a summary of the major research findings of the ,institute and the activities carried out under section #aac7;b7 during the #c preceding fiscal years2 and 7,e7 interim findings made widely available to the public 7including by electronic means such as posting in an easily accessible manner on the ,institute's website7 #c years after the independent entity has begun reviewing the work of the ,institute4 7#c7 ,national ,center for ,education ,evaluation and ,regional ,assistance ,with respect to the ,national ,center for ,education ,evaluation and ,regional ,assistance1 an evaluation report described in paragraph 7#a7 shall contain-- 7,a7 an evaluation described in paragraph 7#b77;,a7 of the activities authorized for such ,center1 except for the regional educational laboratories established under section #agd2 and 7,b7 a summative or interim evaluation1 whichever is most recent1 for each such laboratory conducted under section #agd7;i7 on or after the date of enactment of the ,strengthening ,education through ,research ,act or1 in a case in which such an evaluation is not available for a laboratory1 the most recent evaluation for the laboratory conducted prior to the date of enactment of such ,act4 2 and 7#f7 by striking subsection 7f74 #aag4 ,commissioners of the ,national ,education ,centers ,section #aag 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ieag7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking ,except as provided in subsection 7b71 each and inserting ,each2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 by striking ,except as provided in subsection 7b71 each and inserting ,each2 and 7ii7 by inserting 1 statistics1 after research2 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking ,except as provided in subsection 7b71 each and inserting ,each2 7#b7 by striking subsection 7b72 7#c7 by redesignating subsections 7c7 and 7d7 as subsections 7b7 and 7c71 respectively2 and 7#d7 in subsection 7c71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#c71 by striking 1 except the ,commissioner for ,education ,statistics14 #aah4 ,transparency 7a7 ,in general ,section #aai 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ieai7 is amended to read as follows3 #aai4 ,transparency ,not later than #abj days after awarding a grant1 contract1 or cooperative agreement under this title in excess of #ajj1jjj1 the ,director shall make publicly available 7including through electronic means such as posting in an easily accessible manner on the ,institute's website7 a description of the grant1 contract1 or cooperative agreement1 including1 at a minimum1 the amount1 duration1 recipient1 and the purpose of the grant1 contract1 or cooperative agreement4 4 7b7 ,conforming amendment ,the table of contents in section #a of the ,act of ,november #e1 #bjjb 7,public ,law #ajg-bgi2 #aaf ,stat4 #aidj7 is amended by striking the item relating to section #aai and inserting the following3 ,sec4 #aai4 ,transparency4 4 #aai4 ,competitive awards ,section #abj 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #iebj7 is amended by striking when practicable and inserting consistent with section #aad7;h74 ,b ,national ,center for ,education ,research #aca4 ,establishment ,section #aca7;b7 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ieca7;b77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking paragraph 7#a7 and inserting the following3 7#a7 to sponsor sustained research that will lead to the accumulation of knowledge and understanding of education1 consistent with the priorities described in section #aae2 2 7#b7 by striking and at the end of paragraph 7#c72 7#c7 in paragraph 7#d71 by striking the period and inserting 2 and2 and 7#d7 by adding at the end the following3 7#e7 consistent with section #aad7;j71 to widely disseminate and promote utilization of the work of the ,research ,center4 4 #acb4 ,duties ,section #acc 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #iecc7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking peer-review standards and2 7,b7 by striking paragraph 7#b72 7,c7 by redesignating paragraph 7#c7 as paragraph 7#b72 7,d7 by striking paragraph 7#d72 7,e7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#e7 through 7#i7 as paragraphs 7#c7 through 7#g71 respectively2 7,f7 in paragraph 7#c71 as redesignated by subparagraph 7,e71 by inserting in the implementation of programs carried out by the ,department and other agencies before within the ,federal ,government2 7,g7 in paragraph 7#e71 as redesignated by subparagraph 7,e71 by striking disseminate1 through the ,national ,center for ,education ,evaluation and ,regional ,assistance1 and inserting widely disseminate1 consistent with section #aad7;j712 7,h7 in paragraph 7#f71 as redesignated by subparagraph 7,e7-- 7i7 by striking ,director and inserting ,board2 and 7ii7 by striking of a biennial report1 as described in section #aai and inserting and dissemination of each evaluation report under section #aaf7;d72 7,i7 in paragraph 7#g71 as redesignated by subparagraph 7,e71 by inserting and which may include research on social and emotional learning1 and the acquisition of competencies and skills1 including the ability to think critically1 solve complex problems1 evaluate evidence1 and communicate effectively1 after gap12 7,j7 by inserting after paragraph 7#g71 as redesignated by subparagraph 7,e71 the following3 7#h7 to the extent time and resources allow1 when findings from previous research under this part provoke relevant follow up questions1 carry out research initiatives on such follow up questions2 2 7,k7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#aj7 and 7#aa7 as paragraphs 7#i7 and 7#aj71 respectively2 7,l7 by striking paragraph 7#i71 as redesignated by subparagraph 7,k71 and inserting the following3 7#i7 carry out research initiatives1 including rigorous1 peer-reviewed1 large-scale1 long-term1 and broadly applicable empirical research1 regarding the impact of technology on education1 including online education and hybrid learning2 2 7,m7 in paragraph 7#aj71 as redesignated by subparagraph 7,k71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7,n7 by adding at the end the following3 7#aa7 to the extent feasible1 carry out research on the quality of implementation of practices and strategies determined to be effective through scientifically valid research4 2 7#b7 by striking subsection 7b7 and inserting the following3 7b7 ,plan ,the ,research ,commissioner shall propose to the ,director and1 subject to the approval of the ,director1 implement a research plan for the activities of the ,research ,center that-- 7#a7 is consistent with the priorities and mission of the ,institute and the mission of the ,research ,center described in section #aca7;b71 and includes the activities described in subsection 7a72 7#b7 is carried out and1 as appropriate1 updated and modified1 including through the use of the results of the ,research ,center's most recent evaluation report under section #aaf7;d72 7#c7 describes how the ,research ,center will use the performance management system described in section #ahe to assess and improve the activities of the ,center2 7#d7 meets the procedures for peer review established and maintained by the ,director under section #aad7;f77#e7 and the standards of research described in section #acd2 and 7#e7 includes both basic research and applied research1 which shall include research conducted through field-initiated research and ongoing research initiatives4 2 7#c7 by redesignating subsection 7c7 as subsection 7d72 7#d7 by inserting after subsection 7b71 the following3 7c7 ,grants1 contracts1 and cooperative agreements 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,research ,commissioner may award grants to1 or enter into contracts or cooperative agreements with1 eligible applicants to carry out research under subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,eligibility ,for purposes of this subsection1 the term eligible applicant means an applicant that has the ability and capacity to conduct scientifically valid research4 7#c7 ,applications 7,a7 ,in general ,an eligible applicant that wishes to receive a grant1 or enter into a contract or cooperative agreement1 under this section shall submit an application to the ,research ,commissioner at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,research ,commissioner may require4 7,b7 ,content ,an application submitted under subparagraph 7,a7 shall describe how the eligible applicant will address and demonstrate progress on the requirements of the performance management system described in section #ahe1 with respect to the activities that will be carried out under the grant1 contract1 or cooperative agreement4 2 and 7#e7 in subsection 7d71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#c7-- 7,a7 by striking paragraph 7#a7 and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,support ,in carrying out activities under subsection 7a77#b71 the ,research ,commissioner shall support national research and development centers that address topics of importance and relevance in the field of education across the country and are consistent with the ,institute's priorities under section #aae4 2 7,b7 by striking paragraphs 7#b71 7#c71 and 7#e72 7,c7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#d71 7#f71 and 7#g7 as paragraphs 7#b71 7#c71 and 7#d71 respectively2 7,d7 in paragraph 7#b71 as redesignated by subparagraph 7,c7-- 7i7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a7-- 7,i7 by striking #e additional and inserting #b additional2 and 7,,ii7 by striking notwithstanding section #acd7;b71 and inserting notwithstanding section #aad7;h712 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking and after the semicolon2 7iii7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking the period and inserting 2 and2 and 7iv7 by adding at the end the following3 7,c7 demonstrates progress on the requirements of the performance management system described in section #ahe4 2 7,e7 in paragraph 7#c71 as redesignated by subparagraph 7,c71 by striking paragraphs 7#d7 and 7#e7 and inserting paragraph 7#b72 and 7,f7 by striking paragraph 7#d71 as redesignated by subparagraph 7,c71 and inserting the following3 7#d7 ,disaggregation ,to the extent feasible and when relevant to the research being conducted1 research conducted under this subsection shall be disaggregated and cross-tabulated by age1 race1 gender1 disability status1 ,english learner status1 socioeconomic background1 and other population characteristics as determined by the ,research ,commissioner1 so long as any reported information does not reveal individually identifiable information4 4 #acc4 ,standards for conduct and evaluation of research ,section #acd 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #iecd7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking based and inserting valid2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking and wide dissemination activities and inserting and1 consistent with section #aad7;j71 wide dissemination and utilization activities2 7#b7 by striking subsection 7b72 and 7#c7 by redesignating subsection 7c7 as subsection 7b74 ,c ,national ,center for ,education ,statistics #aea4 ,establishment ,section #aea7;b7 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ieda7;b77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#b71 by inserting and consistent with the privacy protections under section #ahc after manner2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by inserting disability1 after cultural12 and 7,b7 by striking subparagraph 7,b7 and inserting the following3 7,b7 is consistent with section #aad7;j71 is relevant1 timely1 and widely disseminated4 4 #aeb4 ,duties ,section #aec 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #iedc7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by inserting 1 consistent with the privacy protections under section #ahc1 after ,center shall2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by striking subparagraph 7,d7 and inserting the following3 7,d7 secondary school graduation and completion rates1 including the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate 7as defined in section #bjj4ai7;b77#a77;i77,a7 of title #cd1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 as such section was in effect on ,november #bh1 #bjjh7 and the extended-year adjusted cohort graduation rate 7as defined in section #bjj4ai7;b77#a77v77,a7 of title #cd1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 as such section was in effect on ,november #bh1 #bjjh71 and school dropout rates1 and adult literacy2 2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,e71 by striking and opportunity for1 and inserting opportunity for1 and completion of2 7iii7 by striking subparagraph 7,f7 and inserting the following3 7,f7 teaching and school leadership1 including information on teacher and school leader pre-service preparation1 professional development1 teacher distribution1 and teacher and school leader evaluation2 2 7iv7 in subparagraph 7,g71 by inserting and school leaders before the semicolon2 7v7 in subparagraph 7,h71 by inserting 1 climate1 and in- and out-of-school suspensions and expulsions before 1 including information regarding2 7vi7 by striking subparagraph 7,k7 and inserting the following3 7,k7 the access to1 and use of1 technology to improve elementary schools and secondary schools2 2 7vii7 in subparagraph 7,l71 by striking and opportunity for1 and inserting opportunity for1 and quality of2 7viii7 in subparagraph 7,m71 by striking such programs during school recesses and inserting summer school2 7ix7 in subparagraph 7,n7-- 7,i7 by striking vocational and inserting career2 and 7,,ii7 by striking and after the semicolon2 7x7 in subparagraph 7,o71 by inserting and after the semicolon2 and 7xi7 by adding at the end the following3 7,p7 access to1 and opportunity for1 adult education and literacy activities2 2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7i7 by striking when such disaggregated information will facilitate educational and policy decisionmaking and inserting so long as any reported information does not reveal individually identifiable information2 and 7ii7 by striking limited ,english proficiency and inserting ,english learner status2 7,d7 in paragraph 7#d71 by inserting before the semicolon the following3 1 and the implementation 7with the assistance of the ,department and other ,federal officials who have statutory authority to provide assistance on applicable privacy laws1 regulations1 and policies7 of appropriate privacy protections2 7,e7 in paragraph 7#e7-- 7i7 by striking determining voluntary standards and guidelines to assist and inserting providing technical assistance to2 and 7ii7 by striking promote linkages across ,states12 7,f7 in paragraph 7#f7-- 7i7 by striking ,third and inserting ,trends in2 and 7ii7 by inserting and the ,program for ,international ,student ,assessment after ,science ,study2 7,g7 in paragraph 7#g71 by striking the semicolon and inserting the following3 and ensuring such collections protect student privacy consistent with section #ahc2 and2 7,h7 by striking paragraph 7#h7 and inserting the following3 7#h7 assisting the ,board in the preparation and dissemination of each evaluation report under section #aaf7;d74 2 and 7,i7 by striking paragraph 7#i72 7#b7 by redesignating subsection 7b7 as subsection 7c72 and 7#c7 by inserting after subsection 7a7 the following3 7b7 ,plan ,the ,statistics ,commissioner shall develop a plan in consultation with the ,director and implement a plan for activities of the ,statistics ,center that-- 7#a7 is consistent with the priorities and mission of the ,institute and the mission of the ,statistics ,center described in section #aea7;b72 7#b7 is carried out and1 as appropriate1 updated and modified1 including through the use of the results of the ,statistic ,center's most recent evaluation report under section #aaf7;d72 and 7#c7 describes how the ,statistics ,center will use the performance management system described in section #ahe to assess and improve the activities of the ,center4 4 #aec4 ,performance of duties ,section #aed 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #iedd7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by striking ,in carrying and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,in general ,in carrying 2 7,b7 by inserting to eligible applicants after technical assistance2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#b7 ,eligibility ,for purposes of this section1 the term eligible applicant means an applicant that has the ability and capacity to carry out activities under this part4 7#c7 ,applications 7,a7 ,in general ,an eligible applicant that wishes to receive a grant1 or enter into a contract or cooperative agreement1 under this section shall submit an application to the ,statistics ,commissioner at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,statistics ,commissioner may require4 7,b7 ,contents ,an application submitted under subparagraph 7,a7 shall describe how the eligible applicant will address and demonstrate progress on the requirements of the performance management system described in section #ahe1 with respect to the activities that will be carried out under the grant1 contract1 or cooperative agreement4 2 7#b7 in subsection 7b77#b77;,a71 by striking vocational and and inserting career and technical education programs12 and 7#c7 in subsection 7c71 by striking #e years the second place it appears and inserting #b years if the recipient demonstrates progress on the requirements of the performance management system described in section #ahe1 with respect to the activities carried out under the grant1 contract1 or cooperative agreement received under this section4 #aed4 ,reports ,section #aee 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #iede7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by inserting 7consistent with section #aad7;h77 after review2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b71 by striking #bjjc and inserting #bjae4 #aee4 ,dissemination ,section #aef 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #iedf7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7c71 by adding at the end the following3 ,such projects shall adhere to student privacy requirements under section #ahc42 and 7#b7 in subsection 7e7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by adding at the end the following3 ,before receiving access to educational data under this paragraph1 a ,federal agency shall describe to the ,statistics ,center the specific research intent for use of the data1 how access to the data may meet such research intent1 and how the ,federal agency will protect the confidentiality of the data consistent with the requirements of section #ahc42 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 by inserting and consistent with section #ahc after may prescribe2 and 7ii7 by adding at the end the following3 ,before receiving access to data under this paragraph1 an interested party shall describe to the ,statistics ,center the specific research intent for use of the data1 how access to the data may meet such research intent1 and how the party will protect the confidentiality of the data consistent with the requirements of section #ahc42 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 ,denial authority ,the ,statistics ,center shall have the authority to deny any requests for access to data under paragraph 7#a7 or 7#b7 if the data requested would be unnecessary for or unrelated to the proposed research design or research intent1 or if the request would introduce risk of a privacy violation or misuse of data4 7#d7 ,applicability of requirements ,the requirements described under the second sentence of paragraph 7#a7 and the second sentence of paragraph 7#b7 and the authority under paragraph 7#c7 shall not apply to public use data sets4 4 #aef4 ,cooperative education statistics systems 7a7 ,in general ,section #aeg 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #iedg7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the section heading1 by striking systems and inserting partnerships2 7#b7 by striking national cooperative education statistics systems and inserting cooperative education statistics partnerships2 7#c7 by striking producing and maintaining1 with the cooperation and inserting reviewing and improving1 with the voluntary participation2 7#d7 by striking comparable and uniform and inserting data quality standards1 which may include establishing voluntary guidelines to standardize2 7#e7 by striking adult education1 and libraries1 and inserting and adult education2 and 7#f7 by adding at the end the following3 ,no student data shall be collected by the partnerships established under this section1 nor shall such partnerships establish a national student data system44 7b7 ,conforming amendment ,the table of contents in section #a of the ,act of ,november #e1 #bjjb 7,public ,law #ajg-bgi2 #aaf ,stat4 #aidj7 is amended by striking the item relating to section #aeg and inserting the following3 ,sec4 #aeg4 ,cooperative education statistics partnerships4 4 ,d ,national ,center for ,education ,evaluation and ,regional ,assistance #aga4 ,establishment ,section #aga 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #iefa7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 by striking paragraph 7#a72 7,b7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#b71 7#c71 and 7#d7 as paragraphs 7#a71 7#b71 and 7#c71 respectively2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#a71 as redesignated by subparagraph 7,b71 by striking of such programs and all that follows through science7 and inserting and to evaluate the implementation of such programs2 and 7,d7 in paragraph 7#b71 as redesignated by subparagraph 7,b71 by striking and wide dissemination of results of and inserting and1 consistent with section #aad7;j71 the wide dissemination and utilization of results of all2 and 7#b7 by striking subsection 7c74 #agb4 ,commissioner for ,education ,evaluation and ,regional ,assistance ,section #agb 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #iefb7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by striking paragraph 7#b7 and inserting the following3 7#b7 widely disseminate1 consistent with section #aad7;j71 all information on scientifically valid research and statistics supported by the ,institute and all scientifically valid education evaluations supported by the ,institute1 particularly to ,state educational agencies and local educational agencies1 to institutions of higher education1 to the public1 the media1 voluntary organizations1 professional associations1 and other constituencies1 especially with respect to the priorities described in section #aae2 2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7i7 by inserting 1 consistent with section #aad7;j7 after timely1 and efficient manner2 and 7ii7 by striking that shall include all topics covered in paragraph 7#b77;,e72 7,c7 in paragraph 7#d7-- 7i7 by striking development and dissemination and inserting development1 dissemination1 and utilization2 and 7ii7 by striking the provision of technical assistance12 7,d7 in paragraph 7#e7-- 7i7 by striking subsection 7d7 and inserting subsection 7e72 and 7ii7 by inserting and after the semicolon2 7,e7 in paragraph 7#f7-- 7i7 by striking ,director and inserting ,board2 7ii7 by striking preparation of a biennial report and inserting preparation and dissemination of each evaluation report2 and 7iii7 by striking #aai2 and and inserting #aaf7;d742 and 7,f7 by striking paragraph 7#g72 7#b7 in subsection 7b77#a7-- 7,a7 by inserting all before information disseminated2 and 7,b7 by striking 1 which may include and all that follows through of this ,act72 7#c7 by striking subsection 7c72 7#d7 by redesignating subsection 7d7 as subsection 7e72 7#e7 by inserting after subsection 7b7 the following3 7c7 ,plan ,the ,evaluation and ,regional ,assistance ,commissioner shall propose to the ,director and1 subject to the approval of the ,director1 implement a plan for the activities of the ,national ,center for ,education ,evaluation and ,regional ,assistance that-- 7#a7 is consistent with the priorities and mission of the ,institute and the mission of the ,center described in section #aga7;b72 7#b7 is carried out and1 as appropriate1 updated and modified1 including through the use of the results of the ,center's most recent evaluation report under section #aaf7;d72 and 7#c7 describes how the ,center will use the performance management system described in section #ahe to assess and improve the activities of the ,center4 7d7 ,grants1 contracts1 and cooperative agreements 7#a7 ,in general ,in carrying out the duties under this part1 the ,evaluation and ,regional ,assistance ,commissioner may-- 7,a7 award grants1 contracts1 or cooperative agreements to eligible applicants to carry out the activities under this part2 and 7,b7 provide technical assistance4 7#b7 ,eligibility ,for purposes of this section1 the term eligible applicant means an applicant that has the ability and capacity to carry out activities under this part4 7#c7 ,entities to conduct evaluations ,in awarding grants1 contracts1 or cooperative agreements under paragraph 7#a7 to carry out activities under section #agc1 the ,evaluation and ,regional ,assistance ,commissioner shall make such awards to eligible applicants with the ability and capacity to conduct scientifically valid education evaluations4 7#d7 ,applications 7,a7 ,in general ,an eligible applicant that wishes to receive a grant1 contract1 or cooperative agreement under paragraph 7#a7 shall submit an application to the ,evaluation and ,regional ,assistance ,commissioner at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,commissioner may require4 7,b7 ,contents ,an application submitted under subparagraph 7,a7 shall describe how the eligible applicant will address and demonstrate progress on the requirements of the performance management system described in section #ahe1 with respect to the activities carried out under such grant1 contract1 or cooperative agreement4 7#e7 ,duration ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 the grants1 contracts1 and cooperative agreements under paragraph 7#a7 may be awarded1 on a competitive basis1 for a period of not more than #e years1 and may be renewed at the discretion of the ,evaluation and ,regional ,assistance ,commissioner for an additional period of not more than #b years if the recipient demonstrates progress on the requirements of the performance management system described in section #ahe1 with respect to the activities carried out under the grant1 contract1 or cooperative agreement4 2 and 7#f7 in subsection 7e71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#d7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking ,there is established and all that follows through ,regional ,assistance and inserting ,the ,evaluation and ,regional ,assistance ,commissioner may establish2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b77;,a71 by inserting all before products2 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#b77;,b77ii71 by striking #bjjb and all that follows through the period and inserting #bjjb744 #agc4 ,evaluations ,section #agc 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #iefc7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking may and inserting shall2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking evaluations and inserting high-quality evaluations1 including impact evaluations that use rigorous methodologies that permit the strongest possible causal inferences12 7iii7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by inserting before the semicolon at the end the following3 1 including programs under part ,a of such title 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcaa et seq472 7iv7 by striking subparagraph 7,c72 7v7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,d7 as subparagraph 7,c72 7vi7 by striking subparagraphs 7,e7 and 7,g72 7vii7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,f7 as subparagraph 7,d72 7viii7 in subparagraph 7,d71 as redesignated by clause 7vii71 by striking and at the end2 and 7ix7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,d71 as redesignated by clause 7vii71 the following3 7,e7 provide evaluation findings in an understandable1 easily accessible1 and usable format to support program improvement2 7,f7 support the evaluation activities described in section #dja of the ,strengthening ,education through ,research ,act that are carried out by the ,director2 and 7,g7 to the extent feasible-- 7i7 examine evaluations conducted or supported by others to determine the quality and relevance of the evidence of effectiveness generated by those evaluations1 with the approval of the ,director2 7ii7 review and supplement ,federal education program evaluations1 particularly such evaluations by the ,department1 to determine or enhance the quality and relevance of the evidence generated by those evaluations2 7iii7 conduct implementation evaluations that promote continuous improvement and inform policymaking2 7iv7 evaluate the short- and long-term effects and cost efficiencies across programs assisted or authorized under ,federal law and administrated by the ,department2 and 7v7 synthesize the results of evaluation studies for and across ,federal education programs1 policies1 and practices4 2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking and at the end2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking the period and inserting under section #aad7;h72 and2 and 7iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7,c7 be widely disseminated1 consistent with section #aad7;j74 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b71 by striking contracts and inserting grants1 contracts1 or cooperative agreements4 #agd4 ,regional educational laboratories for research1 development1 dissemination1 and evaluation 7a7 ,in general ,section #agd 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #iefd7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the section heading1 by striking technical assistance and inserting evaluation2 7#b7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by striking ,the ,director and inserting ,except as provided in subsection 7e77#h71 the ,evaluation and ,regional ,assistance ,commissioner2 and 7,b7 by striking contracts and inserting grants1 contracts1 or cooperative agreements2 7#c7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 by striking ,the ,director and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,evaluation and ,regional ,assistance ,commissioner 2 7,b7 by striking contracts under this section with research organizations1 institutions1 agencies1 institutions of higher education1 and inserting grants1 contracts1 or cooperative agreements under this section with public or private1 nonprofit or for-profit research organizations1 other organizations1 or institutions of higher education12 7,c7 by striking or individuals12 7,d7 by striking 1 including regional entities and all that follows through #ajg-aaj772 and 7,e7 by adding at the end the following3 7#b7 ,definition ,for purposes of this section1 the term eligible applicant means an entity described in paragraph 7#a74 2 7#d7 by striking subsections 7d7 through 7j7 and inserting the following3 7d7 ,applications 7#a7 ,submission 7,a7 ,in general ,each eligible applicant desiring a contract grant1 contract1 or cooperative agreement under this section shall submit an application at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,evaluation and ,regional ,assistance ,commissioner may reasonably require4 7,b7 ,input ,to ensure that applications submitted under this paragraph are reflective of the needs of the regions to be served1 each eligible applicant submitting such an application shall seek input from ,state educational agencies and local educational agencies in the region that the award will serve1 and other individuals with knowledge of the region's needs4 7#b7 ,plan 7,a7 ,in general ,each application submitted under paragraph 7#a7 shall contain a plan for the activities of the regional educational laboratory to be established under this section1 which shall be updated1 modified1 and improved1 as appropriate1 on an ongoing basis1 including by using the results of the laboratory's interim evaluation under subsection 7i77#c74 7,b7 ,contents ,a plan described in subparagraph 7,a7 shall address-- 7i7 the priorities for applied research1 development1 evaluations1 and wide dissemination established under section #bjg2 7ii7 the needs of ,state educational agencies and local educational agencies1 on an ongoing basis1 using available ,state and local data2 and 7iii7 if available1 demonstrated support from ,state educational agencies and local educational agencies in the region1 such as letters of support or signed memoranda of understanding4 7#c7 ,non-,federal support ,in conducting a competition for grants1 contracts1 or cooperative agreements under subsection 7a71 the ,evaluation and ,regional ,assistance ,commissioner shall give priority to eligible applicants that will provide a portion of non-,federal funds to maximize support for activities of the regional educational laboratories to be established under this section4 7e7 ,awarding grants1 contracts1 or cooperative agreements 7#a7 ,assurances ,in awarding grants1 contracts1 or cooperative agreements under this section1 the ,evaluation and ,regional ,assistance ,commissioner shall-- 7,a7 make such an award for not more than a #e-year period2 7,b7 ensure that regional educational laboratories established under this section have strong and effective governance1 organization1 management1 and administration1 and employ qualified staff2 and 7,c7 ensure that each such laboratory has the flexibility to respond in a timely fashion to the needs of the laboratory's region1 including-- 7i7 through using the results of the laboratory's interim evaluation under subsection 7i77#c7 to improve and modify the activities of the laboratory before the end of the award period2 and 7ii7 through sharing preliminary results of the laboratory's research1 as appropriate1 to increase the relevance and usefulness of the research4 7#b7 ,coordination ,to ensure coordination and prevent unnecessary duplication of activities among the regions1 the ,evaluation and ,regional ,assistance ,commissioner shall-- 7,a7 share information about the activities of each regional educational laboratory with each other regional educational laboratory1 the ,department1 the ,director1 and the ,national ,board for ,education ,sciences2 7,b7 ensure1 where appropriate1 that the activities of each regional educational laboratory established under this section also serve national interests2 7,c7 ensure each such regional educational laboratory establishes strong partnerships among practitioners1 policymakers1 researchers1 and others1 so that such partnerships are continued in the absence of ,federal support2 and 7,d7 enable1 where appropriate1 for such a laboratory to work in a region being served by another laboratory or to carry out a project that extends beyond the region served by the laboratory4 7#c7 ,collaboration with technical assistance providers ,each regional educational laboratory established under this section shall1 on an ongoing basis1 coordinate its activities1 collaborate1 and regularly exchange information with the comprehensive centers 7established in section #bjc7 in the region in which the center is located1 and with comprehensive centers located outside of its region1 as appropriate4 7#d7 ,outreach ,in conducting competitions for grants1 contracts1 or cooperative agreements under this section1 the ,evaluation and ,regional ,assistance ,commissioner shall-- 7,a7 by making information and technical assistance relating to the competition widely available1 actively encourage eligible applicants to compete for such an award2 and 7,b7 seek input from the chief executive officers of ,states1 chief ,state school officers1 educators1 parents1 superintendents1 and other individuals with knowledge of the needs of the regions to be served by the awards1 regarding-- 7i7 the needs in the regions for applied research1 evaluation1 development1 and wide-dissemination activities authorized by this title2 and 7ii7 how such needs may be addressed most effectively4 7#e7 ,performance management ,before the ,evaluation and ,regional ,assistance ,commissioner awards a grant1 contract1 or cooperative agreement under this section1 the ,director shall establish measurable performance indicators for assessing the ongoing progress and performance of the regional educational laboratories established with such awards that address the requirements of the performance management system described in section #ahe4 7#f7 ,standards ,the ,evaluation and ,regional ,assistance ,commissioner shall adhere to the ,institute's system for technical and peer review under section #aad7;h7 in reviewing the applied research activities and research-based reports of the regional educational laboratories4 7#g7 ,required consideration ,in determining whether to award a grant1 contract1 or cooperative agreement under this section-- 7,a7 to an eligible applicant that previously established a regional educational laboratory under this section1 the ,evaluation and ,regional ,assistance ,commissioner shall-- 7i7 consider the results of such laboratory's summative evaluation under subsection 7i77#b71 or1 if not available1 any interim evaluation findings under subsection 7i77#c72 and 7ii7 ensure that only such laboratories determined effective in their relevant interim or summative evaluations1 as described in subsection 7i71 are eligible to receive a new grant1 contract1 or cooperative agreement2 and 7,b7 to any eligible applicant1 the ,evaluation and ,regional ,assistance ,commissioner shall ensure that such applicant has-- 7i7 a history of effectiveness in conducting high-quality applied research2 and 7ii7 the capacity to meet the measurable performance indicators established under paragraph 7#e74 7#h7 ,flexibility in laboratory number 7,a7 ,determination ,the ,evaluation and ,regional ,assistance ,commissioner1 in consultation with the regional educational laboratory advisory boards described in subsection 7h71 may determine that establishing #aj regional educational laboratories is unnecessary1 as required in subsection 7a71 and grant an alternative number of awards or reorganize such laboratories1 which may include not basing the awards on the regions described in subsection 7b71 if-- 7i7 an insufficient number of regional educational laboratories are meeting the needs of the regions described in subsection 7b71 as determined by the ,commissioner2 7ii7 an insufficient number of laboratories are meeting the measurable performance indicators established under paragraph 7#e71 as determined by the ,commissioner and the most recent interim or summative evaluation under subsection 7i72 or 7iii7 an insufficient number of eligible applicants have the capacity to meet the measurable performance indicators established under paragraph 7#e71 as determined by the ,commissioner4 7,b7 ,limitation ,if the ,evaluation and ,regional ,assistance ,commissioner uses the determination authority described in subparagraph 7,a71 there shall be no more than #aj regional educational laboratories established4 7f7 ,mission ,each regional educational laboratory established under this section shall-- 7#a7 conduct applied research1 development1 data analysis1 and evaluation activities with ,state educational agencies1 local educational agencies1 and1 as appropriate1 schools funded by the ,bureau2 7#b7 widely disseminate such work1 consistent with section #aad7;j72 and 7#c7 develop the capacity of ,state educational agencies1 local educational agencies1 and1 as appropriate1 schools funded by the ,bureau to carry out the activities described in paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b74 7g7 ,activities ,to carry out the mission described in subsection 7f71 each regional educational laboratory established under this section shall carry out the following activities3 7#a7 ,conduct1 widely disseminate1 and promote utilization of applied research1 development activities1 evaluations1 data analysis1 and other scientifically valid research4 7#b7 ,develop and improve the plan for the laboratory under subsection 7d77#b7 for serving the region of the laboratory1 and as appropriate1 national needs1 on an ongoing basis1 which shall include seeking input and incorporating feedback from the representatives of ,state educational agencies and local educational agencies in the region1 and other individuals with knowledge of the region's needs4 7#c7 ,ensure research and related products are relevant and responsive to the needs of the region4 7h7 ,regional educational laboratory advisory board 7#a7 ,establishment ,each regional educational laboratory established under this section may establish an advisory board that shall support the priorities of such laboratory4 7#b7 ,duties ,each advisory board established under paragraph 7#a7 shall advise the regional educational laboratory-- 7,a7 concerning the activities described in subsection 7g72 7,b7 on strategies for monitoring and addressing the educational needs of the region1 on an ongoing basis1 and as appropriate1 national needs2 7,c7 on maintaining a high standard of quality in the performance of the laboratory's activities1 especially in meeting the measurable performance indicators established under subsection 7e77#e72 7,d7 on carrying out the laboratory's duties in a manner that promotes progress toward improving student academic achievement2 7,e7 on the activities undertaken by the comprehensive center in the region1 other centers1 as appropriate1 and other laboratories to align the work of such entities1 reduce redundancy1 and increase collaboration and resource-sharing in such activities2 and 7,f7 on joint activities with other comprehensive centers or laboratories that would meet the needs of multiple regions4 7#c7 ,composition 7,a7 ,in general ,each advisory board shall-- 7i7 not exceed #be members2 7ii7 include the chief ,state school officer1 or such officer's designee1 or other ,state official1 of ,states within the region of the laboratory who have primary responsibility under ,state law for elementary and secondary education in the ,state2 7iii7 include representatives of local educational agencies1 including rural and urban local educational agencies1 that represent the geographic diversity of the region2 7iv7 include researchers2 and 7v7 include not less than #a representative from an advisory board of a comprehensive center serving the region1 if applicable4 7,b7 ,eligibility ,the membership of each regional educational laboratory advisory board may include the following3 7i7 ,representatives of institutions of higher education4 7ii7 ,parents4 7iii7 ,practicing educators1 including classroom teachers1 school leaders1 administrators1 school board members1 and other local school officials4 7iv7 ,representatives of business4 7v7 ,policymakers4 7#d7 ,recommendations ,in choosing individuals for membership on a regional educational laboratory advisory board1 the regional educational laboratory shall consult with1 and solicit recommendations from1 the ,evaluation and ,regional ,assistance ,commissioner1 the chief executive officers of ,states1 chief ,state school officers1 local educational agencies1 and other education stakeholders within the applicable region4 7#e7 ,special rule ,the total number of members on each regional educational laboratory advisory board who are selected under clauses 7ii7 and 7iii7 of paragraph 7#c77;,a71 in the aggregate1 shall exceed the total number of members who are selected under paragraph 7#c77;,b71 collectively4 7i7 ,evaluations 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,evaluation and ,regional ,assistance ,commissioner shall-- 7,a7 provide for ongoing summative and interim evaluations described in paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c71 respectively1 of each of the regional educational laboratories established under this section in carrying out the full range of duties described in this section2 and 7,b7 transmit the results of such evaluations1 through appropriate means1 to the appropriate congressional committees1 the ,director1 and the public4 7#b7 ,summative evaluations ,the ,evaluation and ,regional ,assistance ,commissioner shall ensure each regional educational laboratory established under this section is evaluated by an independent entity at the end of the period of the grant1 contract1 or cooperative agreement that established such laboratory1 and such evaluation shall-- 7,a7 be completed in a timely fashion2 7,b7 assess how well the laboratory is meeting the measurable performance indicators established under subsection 7e77#e72 and 7,c7 consider the extent to which the laboratory ensures that the activities of such laboratory are relevant and useful to the work of ,state and local practitioners and policymakers4 7#c7 ,interim evaluations ,the ,evaluation and ,regional ,assistance ,commissioner shall ensure each regional educational laboratory established under this section is evaluated at the midpoint of the period of the grant1 contract1 or cooperative agreement that established such laboratory1 and such evaluation shall-- 7,a7 assess how well such laboratory is meeting the performance indicators described in subsection 7e77#e72 and 7,b7 be used to improve the effectiveness of such laboratory in carrying out its plan under subsection 7d77#b74 7j7 ,continuation of awards2 ,recompetition 7#a7 ,continuation of awards ,the ,evaluation and ,regional ,assistance ,commissioner shall continue awards made to each eligible applicant for the support of regional educational laboratories established under this section prior to the date of enactment of the ,strengthening ,education through ,research ,act1 as such awards were in effect on the day before the date of enactment of such ,act1 for the duration of those awards1 in accordance with the terms and agreements of such awards4 7#b7 ,recompetition ,not later than the end of the period of the awards described in paragraph 7#a71 the ,evaluation and ,regional ,assistance ,commissioner shall-- 7,a7 hold a competition to make grants1 contracts1 or cooperative agreements under this section to eligible applicants1 which may include eligible applicants that held awards described in paragraph 7#a72 and 7,b7 in determining whether to select an eligible applicant that held an award described in paragraph 7#a7 for an award under subparagraph 7,a7 of this paragraph1 consider the results of the summative evaluation under subsection 7i77#b7 of the laboratory established with the eligible applicant's award described in paragraph 7#a74 2 7#e7 by striking subsection 7l72 7#f7 by redesignating subsections 7m71 7n71 and 7o7 as subsections 7l71 7m71 and 7n71 respectively2 7#g7 in subsection 7l71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#f71 by inserting and local after achieve ,state2 7#h7 by striking subsection 7m71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#f71 and inserting the following3 7m7 ,annual report ,each regional educational laboratory established under this section shall submit to the ,evaluation and ,regional ,assistance ,commissioner an annual report containing such information as the ,commissioner may require1 but which shall include1 at a minimum1 the following3 7#a7 ,a summary of the laboratory's activities and products developed during the previous year4 7#b7 ,a listing of the ,state educational agencies1 local educational agencies1 and schools the laboratory assisted during the previous year4 7#c7 ,using the measurable performance indicators established under subsection 7e77#e71 a description of how well the laboratory is meeting educational needs of the region served by the laboratory4 7#d7 ,any changes to the laboratory's plan under subsection 7d77#b7 to improve its activities in the remaining years of the grant1 contract1 or cooperative agreement4 2 and 7#i7 by adding at the end the following3 7o7 ,appropriations reservation ,of the amounts appropriated under section #aid7;a71 the ,evaluation and ,regional ,assistance ,commissioner shall reserve #af4ac percent of such funds to carry out this section1 of which the ,commissioner shall use not less than #be percent to serve rural areas 7including schools funded by the ,bureau which are located in rural areas74 4 7b7 ,conforming amendment ,the table of contents in section #a of the ,act of ,november #e1 #bjjb 7,public ,law #ajg-bgi2 #aaf ,stat4 #aidj7 is amended by striking the item relating to section #agd and inserting the following3 ,sec4 #agd4 ,regional educational laboratories for research1 development1 dissemination1 and evaluation4 4 ,e ,national ,center for ,special ,education ,research #age4 ,establishment ,section #age7;b7 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #iefg7;b77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking and children and inserting children1 and youth2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking and at the end2 7#c7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon2 and 7#d7 by adding at the end the following3 7#d7 to promote quality and integrity through the use of accepted practices of scientific inquiry to obtain knowledge and understanding of the validity of education theories1 practices1 or conditions with respect to special education research and evaluation described in paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#c72 and 7#e7 to promote scientifically valid research findings in special education that may provide the basis for improving academic instruction and lifelong learning4 4 #agf4 ,commissioner for ,special ,education ,research ,section #agf 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #iefg;a7 is amended by inserting and youth after children4 #agg4 ,duties ,section #agg 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #iefg;b7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a77;,a71 by inserting and youth after children2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking scientifically based educational practices and inserting educational practices1 including the use of technology based on scientifically valid research12 7,c7 in paragraph 7#d7-- 7i7 by striking scientifically based2 and 7ii7 by inserting are based on scientifically valid research and after interventions that2 7,d7 in paragraph 7#aj71 by inserting before the semicolon the following3 1 including how secondary school credentials are related to postsecondary and employment outcomes2 7,e7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#aa7 through 7#ae7 and paragraphs 7#af7 and 7#ag7 as paragraphs 7#ab7 through 7#af71 respectively1 and paragraphs 7#ah7 and 7#ai71 respectively2 7,f7 by inserting after paragraph 7#aj71 the following3 7#aa7 examine the participation and outcomes of students with disabilities in secondary and postsecondary career and technical education programs2 2 7,g7 in paragraph 7#ad71 as redesignated by subparagraph 7,e71 by inserting and professional development after preparation2 7,h7 in paragraph 7#af71 as redesignated by subparagraph 7,e71 by striking help parents and inserting examine the methods by which parents may2 7,i7 by inserting after paragraph 7#af71 as redesignated by subparagraph 7,e71 the following3 7#ag7 assist the ,board in the preparation and dissemination of each evaluation report under section #aaf7;d72 2 7,j7 in paragraph 7#ah71 as redesignated by subparagraph 7,e71 by striking and at the end2 7,k7 by striking paragraph 7#ai71 as redesignated by subparagraph 7,e71 and inserting the following3 7#ai7 examine the needs of children with disabilities who are ,english learners1 are gifted and talented1 or have other unique learning needs2 and 2 and 7,l7 by adding at the end the following3 7#bj7 examine innovations in the field of special education1 such as multi-tiered systems of support4 2 7#b7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by inserting for the activities of the ,special ,education ,research ,center after a research plan2 and 7ii7 by striking ,services1 that-- and inserting ,services1 and1 subject to the approval of the ,director1 implement the research plan4 ,the research plan shall be a plan that--2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a71 by inserting described in section #age7;b7 after ,center2 7,c7 by striking paragraph 7#b7 and inserting the following3 7#b7 is carried out1 and1 as appropriate1 updated and modified1 including by using the results of the ,special ,education ,research ,center's most recent evaluation report under section #aaf7;d72 2 7,d7 by striking paragraph 7#e72 7,e7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#c71 7#d71 and 7#f7 as paragraphs 7#d71 7#e71 and 7#g71 respectively2 7,f7 by inserting after paragraph 7#b7 the following3 7#c7 provides for research that addresses significant questions of practice where such research is lacking2 2 7,g7 in paragraph 7#e71 as redesignated by subparagraph 7,e71 by striking and types of children with and inserting 1 student subgroups1 and types of2 and 7,h7 by inserting after paragraph 7#e71 as redesignated by subparagraph 7,e71 the following3 7#f7 describes how the ,special ,education ,research ,center will use the performance management system described in section #ahe to assess and improve the activities of the ,center2 and 2 7#c7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking ,director and inserting ,special ,education ,research ,commissioner2 7,b7 by striking paragraph 7#c7 and inserting the following3 7#c7 ,applications 7,a7 ,in general ,an eligible applicant that wishes to receive a grant1 or enter into a contract or cooperative agreement1 under this section shall submit an application to the ,special ,education ,research ,commissioner at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,special ,education ,research ,commissioner may require4 7,b7 ,contents ,an application submitted under subparagraph 7,a7 shall describe how the eligible applicant will address and demonstrate progress on the requirements of the performance management system described in section #ahe1 with respect to the activities that will be carried out under such grant1 contract1 or cooperative agreement4 2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#d7 ,duration ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 the grants1 contracts1 and cooperative agreements under this section may be awarded or entered into1 on a competitive basis1 for a period of not more than #e years1 and may be renewed at the discretion of the ,special ,education ,research ,commissioner for an additional period of not more than #b years if the recipient demonstrates progress on the requirements of the performance management system described in section #ahe1 with respect to the activities carried out under the grant1 contract1 or cooperative agreement received or entered into under this section4 2 7#d7 by striking subsection 7e7 and inserting the following3 7e7 ,dissemination ,the ,special ,education ,research ,center shall synthesize and1 consistent with section #aad7;j71 widely disseminate and promote utilization of the findings and results of special education research conducted or supported by the ,special ,education ,research ,center4 2 and 7#e7 in subsection 7f71 by striking part such sums as may be necessary for each of fiscal years #bjje through #bjaj4 and inserting the following3 part-- 7#a7 for fiscal year #bjae1 #ed1jjj1jjj2 7#b7 for fiscal year #bjaf1 #ee1jhj1jjj2 7#c7 for fiscal year #bjag1 #ef1aha1fjj2 7#d7 for fiscal year #bjah1 #eg1cje1bcb2 7#e7 for fiscal year #bjai1 #eh1cid1jca2 and 7#f7 for fiscal year #bjbj1 #ff1aea1deb4 4 ,f ,general provisions #aha4 ,prohibitions ,section #ahb 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #iegb7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b71 by inserting specific academic achievement or content standards or assessments1 after the curriculum12 and 7#b7 in subsection 7c71 by striking an elementary school or secondary school and inserting early education1 or in an elementary school1 secondary school1 or institution of higher education4 #ahb4 ,confidentiality ,section #ahc 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #iegc7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 by striking their families1 and information with respect to individual schools1 and inserting and their families2 and 7,b7 by inserting before the period at the end the following3 1 and that any disclosed information with respect to individual schools not reveal such individually identifiable information2 7#b7 in subsection 7d77#b71 by inserting 1 including voluntary and uncompensated services under section #aij after providing services2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7e77#a71 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by inserting and ,director after ,secretary4 #ahc4 ,availability of data ,section #ahd 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #iegd7 is amended by striking use of the ,internet and inserting electronic means1 such as posting in an easily accessible manner on the ,institute's website4 #ahd4 ,performance management ,section #ahe 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #iege7 is amended to read as follows3 #ahe4 ,performance management ,the ,director shall establish a system for managing the performance of all activities authorized under this title to promote continuous improvement of the activities and to ensure the effective use of ,federal funds by-- 7#a7 developing and using measurable performance indicators1 including timelines1 to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of the activities2 7#b7 using the performance indicators described in paragraph 7#a7 to inform funding decisions1 including the awarding and continuation of all grants1 contracts1 and cooperative agreements under this title2 7#c7 establishing and improving formal feedback mechanisms to-- 7,a7 anticipate and meet stakeholder needs2 and 7,b7 incorporate1 on an ongoing basis1 the feedback of such stakeholders into the activities authorized under this title2 and 7#d7 promoting the wide dissemination and utilization1 consistent with section #aad7;j71 of all information1 products1 and publications of the ,institute4 4 #ahe4 ,authority to publish ,section #ahf7;b7 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #iegf7;b77 is amended by striking any information to be published under this section before publication and inserting any publication under this section before the public release of such publication4 #ahf4 ,repeals 7a7 ,repeals ,sections #ahg 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #iegg7 and #aic 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #iehc7 are repealed4 7b7 ,conforming amendments ,the table of contents in section #a of the ,act of ,november #e1 #bjjb 7,public ,law #ajg-bgi2 #aaf ,stat4 #aidj7 is amended by striking the items relating to sections #ahg and #aic4 #ahg4 ,fellowships ,section #ahi 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #iegi7 is amended-- 7#a7 by inserting and the mission of each ,national ,education ,center authorized under this title after related to education2 and 7#b7 by striking historically ,black colleges and universities and inserting minority-serving institutions4 #ahh4 ,authorization of appropriations ,section #aid 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #iehd7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking subsection 7a7 and inserting the following3 7a7 ,in general ,there are authorized to be appropriated to administer and carry out this title 7except part ,e7-- 7#a7 for fiscal year #bjae1 #ccg1cdc1jjj2 7#b7 for fiscal year #bjaf1 #cdd1jhi1hfj2 7#c7 for fiscal year #bjag1 #cej1iga1feg2 7#d7 for fiscal year #bjah1 #ceg1iia1jij2 7#e7 for fiscal year #bjai1 #cfd1gib1iba2 and 7#f7 for fiscal year #bjbj1 #cfh1ddj1hej4 2 and 7#b7 by striking subsection 7b7 and inserting the following3 7b7 ,reservations ,of the amounts appropriated under subsection 7a7 for each fiscal year-- 7#a7 not less than the amount provided to the ,national ,center for ,education ,statistics 7as such ,center was in existence on the day before the date of enactment of the ,strengthening ,education through ,research ,act7 for fiscal year #bjad shall be provided to the ,national ,center for ,education ,statistics1 as authorized under part ,c2 and 7#b7 not more than the lesser of #b percent of such appropriated amounts or #b1jjj1jjj shall be made available to carry out section #aaf 7relating to the ,national ,board for ,education ,sciences74 4 ,g ,technical and conforming amendments #aia4 ,technical and conforming amendments to other laws 7a7 ,carl ,d4 ,perkins ,career and ,technical ,education ,act of #bjjf ,section #c7be7 of the ,carl ,d4 ,perkins ,career and ,technical ,education ,act of #bjjf 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #bcjb7be77 is amended by striking using scientifically based research standards1 as defined in section #ajb and inserting in accordance with the principles of scientific research1 as defined in section #ajb4 7b7 ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife ,section #iebi7;b7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #giji7;b77 is amended by striking section #aec7;a77#e7 and inserting section #aec7;a77#f74 7c7 ,individuals with ,disabilities ,education ,act ,section #fha7;a77#a7 of the ,individuals with ,disabilities ,education ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #adha7;a77#a77 is amended by striking section #agh7;c7 and inserting section #agg7;c74 ,,ii ,,educational ,,technical ,,assistance #bja4 ,references ,except as otherwise expressly provided1 whenever in this title an amendment or repeal is expressed in terms of an amendment to1 or repeal of1 a section or other provision1 the reference shall be considered to be made to a section or other provision of the ,educational ,technical ,assistance ,act of #bjjb 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ifja et seq474 #bjb4 ,definitions ,section #bjb 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ifja7 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating paragraph 7#b7 as paragraph 7#c72 and 7#b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#a7 the following3 7#b7 ,school leader ,the term school leader has the meaning given the term in section #ajb4 4 #bjc4 ,comprehensive centers ,section #bjc 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ifjb7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking subsection 7a7 and inserting the following3 7a7 ,authorization 7#a7 ,in general ,subject to paragraph 7#c7 and except as provided in subsection 7b77#e71 the ,secretary shall award #ag grants1 contracts1 or cooperative agreements to eligible applicants to establish comprehensive centers4 7#b7 ,mission ,the mission of the comprehensive centers is to provide ,state educational agencies and local educational agencies technical assistance1 analysis1 and training to build their capacity in implementing the requirements of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcja et seq47 and other ,federal education laws1 and research-based practices4 7#c7 ,regions ,in awarding grants1 contracts1 or cooperative agreements under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary-- 7,a7 shall establish at least one comprehensive center for each of the #aj geographic regions served by the regional educational laboratories established under section #ida7;h7 of the ,educational ,research1 ,development1 ,dissemination1 and ,improvement ,act of #aiid 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fjda7;h77 7as such provision existed on the day before the date of enactment of this ,act72 7,b7 may establish additional comprehensive centers-- 7i7 for one or more of the regions described in subparagraph 7,a72 or 7ii7 to serve the ,nation as a whole by providing technical assistance on a particular content area of importance to the ,nation1 as determined by the ,secretary2 and 7,c7 may make such arrangements as the ,secretary determines necessary to ensure that the ,bureau of ,indian ,education and ,states or local educational agencies serving significant numbers of ,american ,indian1 ,alaska ,native1 or ,native ,hawaiian students have access to services provided under this section4 7#d7 ,nation ,in the case of a comprehensive center established to serve the ,nation as described in paragraph 7#c77;,b77ii71 the ,nation shall be considered to be a region served by such ,center4 7#e7 ,award period ,a grant1 contract1 or cooperative agreement under this section may be awarded1 on a competitive basis1 for a period of not more than #e years4 7#f7 ,responsiveness ,the ,secretary shall ensure that each comprehensive center established under this section has the ability to respond in a timely fashion to the needs of ,state educational agencies and local educational agencies1 including through using the results of the center's interim evaluation under section #bjd7;c71 to improve and modify the activities of the center before the end of the award period4 2 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by inserting 1 contracts1 or cooperative agreements after ,grants2 7ii7 by striking research organizations1 institutions1 agencies1 institutions of higher education1 and inserting public or private1 nonprofit or for-profit research organizations1 other organizations1 or institutions of higher education12 7iii7 by striking 1 or individuals12 7iv7 by striking subsection 7f7 and inserting subsection 7e72 and 7v7 by striking 1 including regional and all that follows through #ajg-aaj772 and 7,b7 by striking paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c7 and inserting the following3 7#b7 ,outreach ,in conducting competitions for grants1 contracts1 or cooperative agreements under this section1 the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 by making widely available information and technical assistance relating to the competition1 actively encourage eligible applicants to compete for such awards2 and 7,b7 seek input from chief executive officers of ,states1 chief ,state school officers1 educators1 parents1 superintendents1 and other individuals with knowledge of the needs of the regions to be served by the awards1 regarding-- 7i7 the needs in the regions for technical assistance authorized under this title2 and 7ii7 how such needs may be addressed most effectively4 7#c7 ,performance management ,before awarding a grant1 contract1 or cooperative agreement under this section1 the ,secretary shall establish measurable performance indicators to be used to assess the ongoing progress and performance of the comprehensive centers to be established under this title that address paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#c7 of the performance management system described in section #ahe4 7#d7 ,required consideration ,in determining whether to award or enter into a grant1 contract1 or cooperative agreement under this section-- 7,a7 to an eligible applicant that previously established a comprehensive center under this section1 the ,secretary shall-- 7i7 consider the results of such center's summative evaluation under section #bjd7;b7 or1 if not available1 any interim evaluation results under section #bjd7;c72 and 7ii7 ensure that only centers determined effective in the centers' relevant interim or summative evaluations1 as described in section #bjd1 are eligible to receive a new grant1 contract1 or cooperative agreement2 and 7,b7 to any eligible applicant1 the ,secretary shall ensure that such applicant has-- 7i7 a history of effectiveness in providing high-quality technical assistance2 and 7ii7 the capacity to meet the measurable performance indicators established under paragraph 7#c74 7#e7 ,flexibility in comprehensive center number 7,a7 ,determination ,the ,secretary1 in consultation with the comprehensive center advisory boards described in subsection 7f71 may determine that establishing #ag comprehensive centers under this section is unnecessary1 as required in subsection 7a77#a71 and grant an alternative number of awards or reorganize such centers1 which may include organizing the centers around content area instead of by the regions described in subsection 7a77#c71 if-- 7i7 an insufficient number of such comprehensive centers are meeting the needs of the regions described in paragraphs 7#c7 and 7#d7 of subsection 7a71 as determined by the ,secretary2 7ii7 an insufficient number of such comprehensive centers are meeting the measurable performance indicators established under paragraph 7#c71 as determined by the ,secretary and the most recent interim or summative evaluation under section #bjd2 or 7iii7 an insufficient number of eligible applicants have the capacity to meet the measurable performance indicators established under paragraph 7#c71 as determined by the ,secretary4 7,b7 ,limitation ,the ,secretary shall not use the determination authority described in subparagraph 7,a7 to establish more than #ag comprehensive centers under this section4 7#f7 ,continuation of awards 7,a7 ,continuation of awards ,the ,secretary shall continue awards made to each eligible applicant for the support of comprehensive centers established under this section prior to the date of enactment of the ,strengthening ,education through ,research ,act1 as such awards were in effect on the day before the date of enactment of such ,act1 for the duration of those awards1 in accordance with the terms and agreements of such awards4 7,b7 ,recompetition ,not later than the end of the period of the awards described in subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary shall-- 7i7 hold a competition to make grants1 contracts1 or cooperative agreements under this section to eligible applicants1 which may include eligible applicants that held awards described in subparagraph 7,a72 and 7ii7 in determining whether to select an eligible applicant that held an award described in subparagraph 7,a7 for an award under clause 7i7 of this subparagraph1 consider the results of the summative evaluation under section #bjd7;b7 of the center established with the eligible applicant's award described in subparagraph 7,a74 7#g7 ,eligible applicant defined ,for purposes of this section1 the term eligible applicant means an entity described in paragraph 7#a74 2 7#c7 by striking subsection 7c7 and inserting the following3 7c7 ,applications 7#a7 ,submission 7,a7 ,in general ,each eligible applicant seeking a grant1 contract1 or cooperative agreement under this section shall submit an application at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such additional information as the ,secretary may reasonably require4 7,b7 ,input ,to ensure that applications submitted under this paragraph are reflective of the needs of the regions to be served1 each eligible applicant submitting such an application shall seek input from-- 7i7 ,state educational agencies and local educational agencies in the region that the award will serve2 and 7ii7 other individuals with knowledge of the region's needs4 7#b7 ,plan 7,a7 ,in general ,each application submitted under paragraph 7#a7 shall contain a plan for the comprehensive center to be established under this section1 which shall be updated1 modified1 and improved1 as appropriate1 on an ongoing basis1 including by using the results of the center's interim evaluation under section #bjd7;c74 7,b7 ,contents ,a plan described in subparagraph 7,a7 shall address-- 7i7 the priorities for technical assistance established under section #bjg2 7ii7 the needs of ,state educational agencies and local educational agencies1 on an ongoing basis1 using available ,state and local data1 including how the needs of schools identified for improvement and schools and local educational agencies with a high percentage or number of low-income students will be prioritized and served2 and 7iii7 if available1 demonstrated support from ,state educational agencies and local educational agencies1 such as letters of support or signed memoranda of understanding4 7#c7 ,non-,federal ,support ,in conducting a competition for grants1 contracts1 or cooperative agreements under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall give priority to eligible applicants that will provide a portion of non-,federal funds to maximize support for activities of the comprehensive centers to be established under this section4 2 7#d7 in subsection 7d71 by inserting the number of low-performing schools in the region1 after economically disadvantaged students12 7#e7 by striking subsections 7e71 7g71 and 7h72 7#f7 by redesignating subsection 7f7 as subsection 7e72 7#g7 in subsection 7e71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#f7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking support dissemination and technical assistance activities by and inserting support ,state educational agencies and local educational agencies1 including by2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7,i7 in clause 7i71 by inserting and other ,federal education laws before the semicolon2 7,,ii7 in clause 7ii7-- 7aa7 in the matter preceding subclause 7,i71 by striking and assessment tools and inserting 1 assessment tools1 and other educational strategies2 7bb7 in subclause 7,i71 by striking mathematics1 science1 and inserting mathematics and science1 which may include computer science or engineering12 and 7cc7 in subclause 7,,iii71 by inserting 1 including innovative tools and methods before the semicolon2 and 7,,iii7 by striking clause 7iii7 and inserting the following3 7iii7 the replication and adaptation of exemplary practices and innovative methods that have an evidence base of effectiveness2 and 2 7iii7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7,i7 by inserting 1 consistent with section #aad7;j71 after disseminating2 and 7,,ii7 by striking 7as described and all that follows through is located2 and 7iv7 by striking subparagraph 7,c7 and inserting the following3 7,c7 ensuring activities carried out under this section are relevant and responsive to the needs of the region being served4 2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 by inserting 1 on an ongoing basis1 after this section shall2 and 7ii7 by striking in which the center is located and inserting served by the center or other regional educational laboratories or comprehensive centers1 as appropriate2 and 7#h7 by adding at the end the following3 7f7 ,comprehensive center advisory board 7#a7 ,establishment ,each comprehensive center established under this section may establish an advisory board that shall support the priorities of such center4 7#b7 ,duties ,each advisory board established under paragraph 7#a7 shall advise the comprehensive center-- 7,a7 concerning the activities described in subsection 7e72 7,b7 on strategies for monitoring and addressing the educational needs of the region being served on an ongoing basis and1 as appropriate1 national needs2 7,c7 on maintaining a high standard of quality in the performance of the center's activities1 especially in meeting the measurable performance indicators established under subsection 7b77#c72 7,d7 on carrying out the center's duties in a manner that promotes progress toward improving student academic achievement2 7,e7 on the activities undertaken by regional educational laboratories of the region being served1 other regional educational laboratories1 as appropriate1 and other comprehensive centers to align the work of the laboratories and centers1 reduce redundancy1 and increase collaboration and resource-sharing in such activities2 and 7,f7 on joint activities1 with other comprehensive centers or regional educational laboratories from other regions1 that would meet the needs of multiple regions4 7#c7 ,composition 7,a7 ,in general ,each advisory board shall-- 7i7 not exceed #be members2 7ii7 include the chief ,state school officer1 or such officer's designee1 or other ,state official1 of ,states within the region served by the comprehensive center who have primary responsibility under ,state law for elementary and secondary education in the ,state2 7iii7 include representatives of local educational agencies1 including rural and urban local educational agencies1 that represent the geographic diversity of the region2 7iv7 include researchers2 and 7v7 include not less than #a representative from the advisory board of a regional educational laboratory in the region being served by the comprehensive center4 7,b7 ,eligibility ,the membership of each comprehensive center advisory board may include the following3 7i7 ,representatives of institutions of higher education4 7ii7 ,parents4 7iii7 ,practicing educators1 including classroom teachers1 school leaders1 administrators1 school board members1 and other local school officials4 7iv7 ,representatives of business4 7v7 ,policymakers4 7#d7 ,recommendations ,in choosing individuals for membership on a comprehensive center advisory board1 the comprehensive center shall consult with1 and solicit recommendations from1 the ,secretary1 chief executive officers of ,states1 chief ,state school officers1 local educational agencies1 and other education stakeholders within the applicable region4 7#e7 ,special rule ,the total number of members on each board who are selected under clauses 7ii7 and 7iii7 of paragraph 7#c77;,a71 in the aggregate1 shall exceed the total number of members who are selected under paragraph 7#c77;,b71 collectively4 7g7 ,report to the ,secretary ,each comprehensive center established under this section shall submit to the ,secretary an annual report1 at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,secretary may require1 which shall include the following3 7#a7 ,a summary of the center's activities and products developed during the previous year4 7#b7 ,a listing of the ,state educational agencies1 local educational agencies1 and schools the center assisted during the previous year4 7#c7 ,using the measurable performance indicators established under subsection 7b77#c71 a description of how well the center is meeting educational needs of the region served by the center4 7#d7 ,any changes to the center's plan under subsection 7c77#b7 to improve its activities in the remaining years of the grant1 contract1 or cooperative agreement4 4 #bjd4 ,evaluations ,section #bjd 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ifjc7 is amended to read as follows3 #bjd4 ,evaluations 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 provide for ongoing summative and interim evaluations described in subsections 7b7 and 7c71 respectively1 of each of the comprehensive centers established under this title in carrying out the full range of duties of the center under this title2 and 7#b7 transmit the results of such evaluations1 through appropriate means1 to the appropriate congressional committees1 the ,director of the ,institute of ,education ,sciences1 and the public4 7b7 ,summative evaluation ,the ,secretary shall ensure each comprehensive center established under this title is evaluated by an independent entity at the end of the period of the grant1 contract1 or cooperative agreement that established such center1 which shall-- 7#a7 be completed in a timely fashion2 7#b7 assess how well the center is meeting the measurable performance indicators established under section #bjc7;b77#c72 and 7#c7 consider the extent to which the center ensures that the technical assistance of such center is relevant and useful to the work of ,state and local practitioners and policymakers4 7c7 ,interim evaluation ,the ,secretary shall ensure that each comprehensive center established under this title is evaluated at the midpoint of the period of the grant1 contract1 or cooperative agreement that established such center1 which shall-- 7#a7 assess how well such center is meeting the measurable performance indicators established under section #bjc7;b77#c72 and 7#b7 be used to improve the effectiveness of such center in carrying out its plan under section #bjc7;c77#b74 4 #bje4 ,existing technical assistance providers 7a7 ,repeal ,section #bje 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ifjd7 is repealed4 7b7 ,conforming amendment ,the table of contents in section #a of the ,act of ,november #e1 #bjjb 7,public ,law #ajg-bgi2 #aaf ,stat4 #aidj7 is amended by striking the item relating to section #bje4 #bjf4 ,regional advisory committees 7a7 ,repeal ,section #bjf 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ifje7 is repealed4 7b7 ,conforming amendment ,the table of contents in section #a of the ,act of ,november #e1 #bjjb 7,public ,law #ajg-bgi2 #aaf ,stat4 #aidj7 is amended by striking the item relating to section #bjf4 #bjg4 ,priorities ,section #bjg 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ifjf7 is amended-- 7#a7 by inserting ,director and before ,secretary shall establish2 7#b7 by striking of the ,education ,sciences ,reform ,act of #bjjb2 7#c7 by striking of this title2 7#d7 by striking to address1 taking onto account the regional assessments conducted under section #bjf and other and inserting 1 respectively1 using the results of2 and 7#e7 by striking relevant regional and all that follows through ,secretary deems appropriate and inserting relevant regional and national surveys of educational needs4 #bjh4 ,grant program for statewide1 longitudinal data systems ,section #bjh 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ifjg7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by inserting before the period at the end the following3 1 the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja et seq471 and the ,individuals with ,disabilities ,education ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #adjj et seq472 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 ,state educational agencies receiving a grant under this section may provide subgrants to local educational agencies to improve the capacity of local educational agencies to carry out the activities authorized under this section42 7#b7 by redesignating subsections 7c71 7d71 and 7e7 as subsections 7d71 7e71 and 7g71 respectively2 7#c7 by inserting after subsection 7b71 the following3 7c7 ,performance management ,before awarding a grant under this section1 the ,secretary shall establish measurable performance indicators-- 7#a7 to be used to assess the ongoing progress and performance of ,state educational agencies receiving a grant under this section2 and 7#b7 that address paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#c7 of the performance management system described in section #ahe4 2 7#d7 in subsection 7d71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking 1 promotes linkages across ,states12 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by inserting supports school improvement and after data that2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking and other reporting requirements and close achievement gaps2 and and inserting and other reporting requirements1 close achievement gaps1 and improve teaching and school leadership22 7iii7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking and close achievement gaps2 and and by inserting 1 close achievement gaps1 and improve teaching and school leadership2 and2 and 7iv7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,b7 the following3 7,c7 to align statewide1 longitudinal data systems from early education through postsecondary education 7including pre-service preparation programs71 and the workforce1 consistent with privacy protections under section #ahc2 2 and 7,c7 by striking paragraph 7#c7 and inserting the following3 7#c7 ensures the protection of student privacy1 and includes a review of how ,state educational agencies1 local educational agencies1 and others that will have access to the statewide1 longitudinal data systems under this section will adhere to ,federal privacy laws and protections1 consistent with section #ahc1 in the building1 maintenance1 and use of such data systems2 7#d7 ensures ,state educational agencies receiving a grant under this section support professional development that builds the capacity of teachers and school leaders to use data effectively2 and 7#e7 gives priority to ,state educational agencies that leverage the use of statewide1 longitudinal data systems to improve student achievement and growth1 including such ,state educational agencies that-- 7,a7 meet the voluntary standards and guidelines described in section #aec7;a77#e72 7,b7 define the roles of ,state educational agencies1 local educational agencies1 and others in providing timely access to data under the statewide1 longitudinal data systems1 consistent with privacy protections in section #ahc2 and 7,c7 demonstrate the capacity to share teacher and school leader performance data1 including student achievement and growth data1 with local educational agencies and teacher and school leader preparation programs4 2 7#e7 by inserting after subsection 7e71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#b71 the following3 7f7 ,renewal of awards ,the ,secretary may renew a grant awarded to a ,state educational agency under this section for a period not to exceed #c years1 if the ,state educational agency has demonstrated progress on the measurable performance indicators established under subsection 7c74 2 and 7#f7 by striking subsection 7g71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#b71 and inserting the following3 7g7 ,reports 7#a7 ,first report ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of the ,strengthening ,education through ,research ,act1 the ,secretary shall prepare and make publicly available a report on the implementation and effectiveness of the activities carried out by ,state educational agencies receiving a grant under this section1 including-- 7,a7 information on progress in the development and use of statewide1 longitudinal data systems described in this section2 7,b7 information on best practices and areas for improvement in such development and use2 and 7,c7 how the ,state educational agencies are adhering to ,federal privacy laws and protections in the building1 maintenance1 and use of such data systems4 7#b7 ,succeeding reports ,every succeeding #c years after the report is made publicly available under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall prepare and make publicly available a report on the implementation and effectiveness of the activities carried out by ,state educational agencies receiving a grant under this section1 including-- 7,a7 information on the requirements of subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,c7 of paragraph 7#a72 and 7,b7 the progress1 in the aggregate1 ,state educational agencies are making on the measurable performance indicators established under subsection 7c74 4 #bji4 ,authorization of appropriations ,section #bji 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ifjh7 is amended to read as follows3 #bji4 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this title-- 7#a7 for fiscal year #bjae1 #hb1ihd1jjj2 7#b7 for fiscal year #bjaf1 #hd1fdc1fhj2 7#c7 for fiscal year #bjag1 #hf1ccf1eed2 7#d7 for fiscal year #bjah1 #hh1jfc1bhe2 7#e7 for fiscal year #bjai1 #hi1gcf1dhg2 and 7#f7 for fiscal year #bjbj1 #ij1fcc1heb4 4 ,,iii ,,national ,,assessment ,,of ,,educational ,,progress #cja4 ,references ,except as otherwise expressly provided1 whenever in this title an amendment or repeal is expressed in terms of an amendment to1 or repeal of1 a section or other provision1 the reference shall be considered to be made to a section or other provision of the ,national ,assessment of ,educational ,progress ,authorization ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ifba et seq474 #cjb4 ,national assessment governing board ,section #cjb 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ifba7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking shall formulate policy guidelines and inserting shall oversee and set policies1 in a manner consistent with subsection 7e7 and accepted professional standards12 7#b7 in subsection 7b77#a77,l7-- 7,a7 by striking principals and inserting leaders2 and 7,b7 by striking principal both places it appears and inserting leader2 7#c7 in subsection 7c71 by striking paragraph 7#d72 7#d7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by inserting the ,assessment ,board after consultation with before organizations2 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7,i7 by striking ,each organization submitting nominations to the ,secretary with and inserting ,with2 and 7,,ii7 by inserting 1 the ,assessment ,board after particular vacancy2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 by striking that each organization described in paragraph 7#a77;,a7 submit additional nominations and inserting additional nominations from the ,assessment ,board or each organization described in paragraph 7#a77;,a72 and 7ii7 by striking such organization and inserting the ,assessment ,board2 and 7#e7 in subsection 7e77#a7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7i7 by inserting in consultation with the ,commissioner for ,education ,statistics1 before select2 7ii7 by inserting and grades or ages before to be2 and 7iii7 by inserting 1 and determine the year in which such assessments will be conducted after assessed2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,d71 by inserting school leaders1 after teachers12 7,c7 in subparagraph 7,e71 by striking design and inserting provide input on2 7,d7 by striking and at the end of subparagraph 7,i72 7,e7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,j7 as subparagraph 7,k72 7,f7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,i71 the following3 7,j7 provide input to the ,director on annual budget requests for the ,national ,assessment of ,educational ,progress2 and 2 7,g7 in subparagraph 7,k71 as redesignated by subparagraph 7,e7-- 7i7 by striking plan and execute the initial public release of2 and 7ii7 by inserting release the initial before ,national2 and 7,h7 in the matter following subparagraph 7,k71 as redesignated by subparagraph 7,e71 by striking subparagraph 7,j7 and inserting subparagraph 7,k74 #cjc4 ,national assessment of educational progress ,section #cjc 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ifbb7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking with the advice of the ,assessment ,board established under section #cjb and inserting in a manner consistent with accepted professional standards and the policies set forth by the ,assessment ,board under section #cjb7;a72 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,d71 by inserting and consistent with section #cjb7;e77#a77;,a7 after resources allow2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,g7-- 7,i7 by striking limited ,english proficiency and inserting ,english learner status2 and 7,,ii7 by striking and at the end of subparagraph 7,g72 7iii7 in subparagraph 7,h71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7iv7 by adding at the end the following3 7,i7 determine1 after taking into account section #cjb7;e77#a77;,i71 the content of initial and subsequent reports of all assessments authorized under this section and ensure that such reports are valid and reliable4 2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#e77;,c71 by striking limited ,english proficiency and inserting ,english learner status2 7#c7 in subsection 7c77#b7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking of ,education after ,secretary2 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,d7-- 7i7 by striking ,chairman of the ,house before ,committee on ,education2 7ii7 by inserting of the ,house of ,representatives after ,workforce2 7iii7 by striking ,chairman of the ,senate before ,committee on ,health2 and 7iv7 by inserting of the ,senate after ,pensions2 7#d7 in subsection 7d77#a71 by inserting before the period1 the following3 1 except as required under section #aaab7;b77#a77;,f7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcab7;b77#a77;,f772 7#e7 in subsection 7e7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking or age2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7,i7 by striking shall and all that follows through be and insert shall be2 7,,ii7 by redesignating subclauses 7,i7 and 7,,ii7 as clauses 7i7 and 7ii71 respectively 7and by moving the margins #b ems to the left72 and 7,,iii7 in clause 7ii71 as redesignated by subclause 7,,ii71 by striking 1 or the age of the students1 as the case may be2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7,i7 by striking ,after the determinations described in subparagraph 7,a71 devising and inserting ,the ,assessment ,board shall1 in making the determination described in subparagraph 7,a71 use2 and 7,,ii7 by inserting 1 providing for the active participation of teachers1 school leaders1 curriculum specialists1 local school administrators1 parents1 and concerned members of the general public after approach2 and 7iii7 in subparagraph 7,d71 by inserting ,assessment before ,board2 and 7#f7 in subsection 7g77#b7-- 7,a7 in the heading1 by striking affairs and inserting education2 and 7,b7 by striking ,affairs and inserting ,education4 #cjd4 ,definitions ,section #cjd 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ifbc7 is amended by striking paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,in general ,the terms elementary school1 local educational agency1 and secondary school have the meanings given those terms in section #iaja of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ghja74 7#b7 ,director ,the term ,director means the ,director of the ,institute of ,education ,sciences4 7#c7 ,school leader ,the term school leader has the meaning given the term in section #ajb4 7#d7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,education4 7#e7 ,state ,the term ,state means each of the #ej ,states1 the ,district of ,columbia1 and the ,commonwealth of ,puerto ,rico4 4 #cje4 ,authorization of appropriations ,section #cje7;a7 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ifbd7;a77 is amended to read as follows3 7a7 ,in general ,there are authorized to be appropriated-- 7#a7 for fiscal year #bjae-- 7,a7 #h1bce1jjj to carry out section #cjb 7relating to the ,national ,assessment ,governing ,board72 and 7,b7 #acb1jjj1jjj to carry out section #cjc 7relating to the ,national ,assessment of ,educational ,progress72 7#b7 for fiscal year #bjaf-- 7,a7 #h1cii1gjj to carry out section #cjb 7relating to the ,national ,assessment ,governing ,board72 and 7,b7 #acd1fdj1jjj to carry out section #cjc 7relating to the ,national ,assessment of ,educational ,progress72 7#c7 for fiscal year #bjag-- 7,a7 #h1efg1fid to carry out section #cjb 7relating to the ,national ,assessment ,governing ,board72 and 7,b7 #acg1ccb1hjj to carry out section #cjc 7relating to the ,national ,assessment of ,educational ,progress72 7#d7 for fiscal year #bjah-- 7,a7 #h1gci1jdh to carry out section #cjb 7relating to the ,national ,assessment ,governing ,board72 and 7,b7 #adj1jgi1def to carry out section #cjc 7relating to the ,national ,assessment of ,educational ,progress72 7#e7 for fiscal year #bjai-- 7,a7 #h1ije1jij to carry out section #cjb 7relating to the ,national ,assessment ,governing ,board72 and 7,b7 #adb1gdj1iff to carry out section #cjc 7relating to the ,national ,assessment of ,educational ,progress72 and 7#f7 for fiscal year #bjbj-- 7,a7 #h1iid1ada to carry out section #cjb 7relating to the ,national ,assessment ,governing ,board72 and 7,b7 #add1afh1cgf to carry out section #cjc 7relating to the ,national ,assessment of ,educational ,progress74 4 ,,iv ,,evaluation ,,plan #dja4 ,research and evaluation 7a7 ,in general ,the ,institute of ,education ,sciences shall be the primary entity for conducting research on and evaluations of ,federal education programs within the ,department of ,education to ensure the rigor and independence of such research and evaluation4 7b7 ,flexible authority 7#a7 ,reservation ,notwithstanding any other provision of law in the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 et seq4 #fcja et seq47 related to evaluation1 the ,secretary of ,education1 in consultation with the ,director of the ,institute of ,education ,sciences-- 7,a7 may1 for purposes of carrying out the activities described in paragraph 7#b77;,b7-- 7i7 reserve not more than #j4e percent of the total amount of funds appropriated for each program authorized under the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcja et seq471 other than part ,a of title ,i of such ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcaa et seq47 and section #aeja of such ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fdia72 and 7ii7 reserve1 in the manner described in subparagraph 7,b71 an amount equal to not more than #j4a percent of the total amount of funds appropriated for-- 7,i7 part ,a of title ,i of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcaa et seq472 and 7,,ii7 section #aeja of such ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fdia72 and 7,b7 in reserving the amount described in subparagraph 7,a77ii7-- 7i7 shall reserve not more than the total amount of funds appropriated for section #aeja of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fdia72 and 7ii7 may1 in a case in which the total amount of funds appropriated for such section #aeja 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fdia7 is less than the amount described in subparagraph 7,a77ii71 reserve the amount of funds appropriated for part ,a of title ,i of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcaa et seq47 that is needed for the sum of the total amount of funds appropriated for such section #aeja 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fdia7 and such amount of funds appropriated for such part ,a of title ,i 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcaa et seq47 to equal the amount described in subparagraph 7,a77ii74 7#b7 ,authorized activities ,if funds are reserved under paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 neither the ,secretary of ,education nor the ,director of the ,institute of ,education ,sciences shall-- 7i7 carry out evaluations under section #aeja of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fdia72 or 7ii7 reserve funds for evaluation activities under section #caaa7;c77#a77;,c7 of such ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fhba7;c77#a77;,c772 and 7,b7 the ,secretary of ,education1 in consultation with the ,director of the ,institute of ,education ,sciences-- 7i7 shall use the funds reserved under paragraph 7#a7 to carry out high-quality evaluations 7consistent with the requirements of section #agc7;a7 of the ,education ,sciences ,reform ,act of #bjjb 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #iefc7;a771 as amended by this ,act1 and the evaluation plan described in subsection 7c7 of this section7 of programs authorized under the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcja et seq472 and 7ii7 may use the funds reserved under paragraph 7#a7 to-- 7,i7 increase the usefulness of the evaluations conducted under clause 7i7 to promote continuous improvement of programs under the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcja et seq472 or 7,,ii7 assist grantees of such programs in collecting and analyzing data and other activities related to conducting high-quality evaluations under clause 7i74 7#c7 ,dissemination ,the ,secretary of ,education or the ,director of the ,institute of ,education ,sciences shall disseminate evaluation findings1 consistent with section #aad7;j7 of the ,education ,sciences ,reform ,act of #bjjb 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #iead7;j771 as amended by this ,act1 of evaluations carried out under paragraph 7#b77;,b77i74 7#d7 ,consolidation ,the ,secretary of ,education1 in consultation with the ,director of the ,institute of ,education ,sciences-- 7,a7 may consolidate the funds reserved under paragraph 7#a7 for purposes of carrying out the activities under paragraph 7#b77;,b72 and 7,b7 shall not be required to evaluate under paragraph 7#b77;,b77i7 each program authorized under the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcja et seq47 each year4 7c7 ,evaluation plan ,the ,director of the ,institute of ,education ,sciences1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,education1 shall1 on a biennial basis1 develop1 submit to ,congress1 and make publicly available an evaluation plan1 that-- 7#a7 describes the specific activities that will be carried out under subsection 7b77#b77;,b7 for the #b-year period applicable to the plan1 and the timelines of such activities2 7#b7 contains the results of the activities carried out under subsection 7b77#b77;,b7 for the most recent #b-year period2 and 7#c7 describes how programs authorized under the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcja et seq47 will be regularly evaluated4 7d7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section shall be construed to affect section #agc7;b7 of the ,education ,sciences ,reform ,act of #bjjb 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #iefc7;b771 as amended by this ,act4 ,november #ag1 #bjad,reported with an amendment