,i #aacth ,,congress #b;d ,session ,h4 ,r4 #diac ,,in ,,the ,,house ,,of ,,representatives ,june #ai1 #bjad ,ms4 ,roybal-,allard introduced the following bill2 which was referred to the ,committee on ,education and the ,workforce ,a ,,bill ,to reauthorize the ,enhancing ,education ,through ,technology ,act of #bjja4 #a4 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,achievement ,through ,technology and ,innovation ,reauthorization ,act of #bjad4 #b4 ,achievement through technology and innovation ,part ,d of title ,,ii of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fgea et seq47 is amended to read as follows3 ,d ,achievement through technology and innovation #bdja4 ,short title ,this part may be cited as the ,achievement ,through ,technology and ,innovation ,act of #bjad or the ,,attain ,act4 #bdjb4 ,purposes and goals ,the purposes and goals of this part are-- 7#a7 to ensure that through effective and innovative uses of technology that every student has access to personalized1 rigorous1 and relevant learning to meet the goals of this ,act to raise student achievement1 close the achievement gap1 and ensure highly effective teaching1 and to prepare all students to be technology literate and college and career ready for the #bast century digital economy2 7#b7 to evaluate1 build upon1 and increase the use of evidence-based and innovative systemic school redesigns that center on the use of technology that leads to school improvement1 improved productivity1 and increased student achievement2 7#c7 to ensure that all educators are connected in an ongoing manner to technology-based and online resources and supports1 including through enhanced ongoing1 meaningful professional development to ensure that-- 7,a7 all educators are technology literate and effectively use technology to improve instruction2 and 7,b7 education administrators possess the capacity to-- 7i7 provide leadership in the use of technology for systemic redesign of curriculum1 instruction1 and the education enterprise2 and 7ii7 improve educational productivity2 7#d7 to improve student engagement1 opportunity1 attendance1 graduation rates1 and technology access through enhanced or redesigned curriculum or instruction2 7#e7 to more effectively collect and use student performance and other data in a timely manner to inform instruction1 address individualized student needs1 support school decisionmaking1 and support school improvement and increased student achievement1 including through delivery of computer-based and online assessments2 7#f7 to enhance the use of technology1 online and blended learning for systemic education transformation1 including curricula redesign and new instructional strategies to personalize learning2 and 7#g7 to increase education productivity and reduce costs through the use of technology1 blended and online learning1 including for the delivery of online assessments4 #bdjc4 ,definitions ,in this part3 7#a7 ,local educational agency ,the term local educational agency includes a consortium of local educational agencies4 7#b7 ,student technology literacy ,the term student technology literacy means student knowledge and skills in using contemporary information1 communication1 and learning technologies in a manner necessary for successful employment1 life-long learning1 and citizenship in the knowledge-based1 digital1 and global #bast century1 as further defined by the ,state educational agency1 which includes1 at a minimum1 the ability-- 7,a7 to effectively communicate and collaborate2 7,b7 to analyze and solve problems2 7,c7 to access1 evaluate1 manage1 and create information and otherwise gain information literacy2 7,d7 to demonstrate creative thinking1 construct knowledge1 and develop innovative products and processes2 and 7,e7 to do so in a safe and ethical manner4 #bdjd4 ,authorization of appropriations 7a7 ,in general ,there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this part1 #a1jjj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjae1 and such sums as may be necessary for each of the #e succeeding fiscal years4 7b7 ,allocation of funds between state and local initiatives ,the funds made available under subsection 7a7 shall be available to carry out subparts #a and #b1 as described in subsection 7d74 7c7 ,limitation 7#a7 ,local administrative costs ,of the funds made available to a local educational agency under this part for a fiscal year1 not more than #c percent may be used by the local educational agency for administrative costs4 7#b7 ,state administrative costs ,of the funds made available to a ,state educational agency under section #bdab7;a77#a77;,a71 not more than #fj percent may be used by the ,state educational agency for administrative costs4 7d7 ,trigger ,for fiscal years-- 7#a7 for which the amount appropriated to carry out this part is less than #cjj1jjj1jjj1 all funds available under subsection 7b77#b7 shall be available to carry out subpart #b2 and 7#b7 for which the amount appropriated to carry out this part equals or is more than #cjj1jjj1jjj1 all funds available under subsection 7b77#b7 shall be available to carry out subpart #a4 #a ,state and ,local ,grants #bdaa4 ,allotment and reallotment 7a7 ,reservations and allotment ,from the amount made available to carry out this subpart under section #bdjd7;b77#b7 for a fiscal year-- 7#a7 the ,secretary shall reserve-- 7,a7 #c_/d of #a percent for the ,secretary of the ,interior for programs under this subpart for schools operated or funded by the ,bureau of ,indian ,affairs2 and 7,b7 of #a percent to provide assistance under this subpart to the outlying areas2 and 7#b7 subject to subsection 7b71 the ,secretary shall use the remainder to award grants by allotting to each ,state educational agency an amount that bears the same relationship to such remainder for such year as the amount received under part ,a of title ,i for such year by such ,state educational agency bears to the amount received under such part for such year by all ,state educational agencies4 7b7 ,minimum allotment ,the amount of any ,state educational agency's allotment under subsection 7a77#b7 for any fiscal year shall not be less than of #a percent of the amount made available for allotments to ,state educational agencies under this subpart for such year4 7c7 ,reallotment of unused funds ,the ,secretary shall reallot any unused amount of a ,state educational agency's allotment to the remaining ,state educational agencies that use their entire allotments under this subpart in accordance with this section4 #bdab4 ,use of allotment by ,state 7a7 ,in general 7#a7 ,in general ,of the amount provided to a ,state educational agency under section #bdaa7;a77#b7 for a fiscal year-- 7,a7 the ,state educational agency may use not more than #e percent of such amount or #ajj1jjj1 whichever amount is greater1 to carry out activities under section #bdad2 and 7,b7 the ,state educational agency shall distribute the remainder in accordance with paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c74 7#b7 ,distribution of remainder ,the ,state educational agency shall carry out the following3 7,a7 ,the ,state educational agency shall use #fj percent of the remainder to award ,improving ,teaching and ,learning through ,technology subgrants to local educational agencies having applications approved under section #bdae7;c7 for the activities described in section #bdaf7;b7 by allotting to each such local educational agency an amount that bears the same relationship to #fj percent of the remainder for such year as the amount received under part ,a of title ,i for such year by such local educational agency bears to the amount received under such part for such year by all local educational agencies within the ,state1 subject to subsection 7b77#b74 7,b7 ,the ,state educational agency shall use #dj percent of the remainder to award ,systemic ,school ,redesign through ,technology ,integration subgrants1 through a ,state-determined competitive process1 to local educational agencies having applications approved under section #bdae7;b7 for the activities described in section #bdaf7;a74 7#c7 ,option in years with insufficient amounts appropriated ,if the amount provided to a ,state educational agency under section #bdaa7;a77#b7 for a fiscal year is not large enough to provide every local educational agency with a minimum subgrant under subsection 7b77#b71 the ,state educational agency may distribute #ajj percent of the remainder described in paragraph 7#a77;,b7 as either formula grants under paragraph 7#b77;,a7 or competitive grants under paragraph 7#b77;,b74 7b7 ,sufficient amounts 7#a7 ,special rule ,in awarding subgrants under subsection 7a77#b77;,b71 the ,state educational agency shall-- 7,a7 ensure the subgrants are of sufficient size and scope to be effective1 consistent with the purposes of this part2 7,b7 ensure subgrants are of sufficient duration to be effective1 consistent with the purposes of this part1 including by awarding subgrants for a period of not less than #b years that may be renewed for not more than an additional #a year2 7,c7 give preference in the awarding of subgrants1 and the providing of all technical assistance1 to local educational agencies that serve schools in need of improvement1 as identified under section #aaaf1 including those schools with high populations of-- 7i7 students who are ,english ,language ,learners2 7ii7 students with disabilities2 or 7iii7 other subgroups of students who have not met the ,state's student academic achievement standards2 and 7,d7 ensure an equitable distribution among urban and rural areas of the ,state1 according to the demonstrated need for assistance under this subpart of the local educational agencies serving the areas4 7#b7 ,minimum formula-based subgrant ,the amount of any local educational agency's subgrant under subsection 7a77#b77;,a7 for any fiscal year shall be not less than #c1jjj4 7c7 ,reallotment of unused funds ,if any local educational agency does not apply for a subgrant under subsection 7a7 for a fiscal year1 or does not use the local educational agency's entire allotment under this subpart for such fiscal year1 the ,state shall reallot any unused funds to the remaining local educational agencies4 #bdac4 ,state applications 7a7 ,in general ,to be eligible to receive a grant under this subpart1 a ,state educational agency shall submit to the ,secretary1 at such time and in such manner as the ,secretary may specify1 an application containing the contents described in subsection 7b7 and such other information as the ,secretary may reasonably require4 7b7 ,contents ,each ,state educational agency application submitted under subsection 7a7 shall include each of the following3 7#a7 ,a description of how the ,state educational agency will support local educational agencies that receive subgrants under this subpart in meeting the purposes and goals of this part and the requirements of this subpart1 including through technical assistance in using technology to redesign curriculum and instruction1 improve educational productivity1 and deliver computer-based and online assessment4 7#b7 ,a description of the ,state educational agency's long-term goals and strategies for improving student academic achievement1 including student technology literacy1 through the effective use of technology4 7#c7 ,a description of the priority area upon which the ,state educational agency will focus its assistance under this subpart1 which shall be identified from among the core academic subjects1 grade levels1 and student subgroup populations that may be causing the most number of local educational agencies in the ,state to not make adequate yearly progress1 as defined in section #aaaa7;b77#b77;,c74 7#d7 ,a description of how the ,state educational agency will support local educational agencies to implement1 professional development programs pursuant to section #bdaf7;b77#a77;,a74 7#e7 ,a description of how the ,state educational agency will ensure that teachers1 paraprofessionals1 school librarians1 and administrators possess the knowledge and skills to use technology-- 7,a7 for curriculum redesign to change teaching and learning and improve student achievement2 7,b7 for assessment1 data analysis1 and to personalize learning2 7,c7 to improve student technology literacy2 and 7,d7 for their own ongoing professional development and for access to teaching resources and tools4 7#f7 ,a description of the process1 activities1 and performance measures that the ,state educational agency will use to evaluate the impact and effectiveness of activities described in section #bdad4 7#g7 ,identification of the ,state challenging academic content standards and challenging student academic achievement standards that the ,state educational agency will use to ensure that each student is technology literate consistent with the definition of student technology literacy1 and a description of how the ,state educational agency will assess student performance in gaining technology literacy1 only for the purpose of tracking progress towards achieving the #hth grade technology literacy goal and not for meeting adequate yearly progress goals1 including through embedding such assessment items in other ,state tests or performance-based assessments portfolios1 or through other valid and reliable means4 ,nothing in this subpart shall be construed to require ,states to develop a separate test to assess student technology literacy4 7#h7 ,an assurance that financial assistance provided under this subpart will supplement1 and not supplant1 ,state and local funds4 7#i7 ,a description of how the ,state educational agency will1 in providing technical and other assistance to local educational agencies1 give priority to those identified by the ,state as being in the highest need of assistance1 including those with the highest percentage or number of students from families with incomes below the poverty line1 students not achieving at the ,state proficiency level with student populations identified under section #bdab7;b77#a77;,c71 or schools identified as in need of improvement under section #aaaf4 7#aj7 ,a description of how the ,state educational agency consulted with local educational agencies in the development of the ,state application4 #bdad4 ,state activities 7a7 ,mandatory activities ,from funds made available under section #bdab7;a77#a77;,a71 a ,state educational agency shall carry out each of the following activities3 7#a7 ,identify the ,state challenging academic content standards and challenging student academic achievement standards that the ,state educational agency will use to ensure that each student is technology literate consistent with the definition of student technology literacy4 7#b7 ,assess student performance in gaining technology literacy consistent with paragraph 7#a71 including through embedding such assessment items in other ,state tests1 performance-based assessments1 or portfolios1 or through other means1 except that such assessments shall be used only to track student technology literacy and shall not be used to determine adequate yearly progress1 and widely disseminate such results4 7#c7 ,provide guidance1 technical assistance1 and other assistance1 including in the priority area identified by the ,state pursuant to section #bdac7;b77#c71 in using technology to improve teaching and redesign curriculum and instruction1 improve educational productivity1 and deliver computer-based and online assessment1 and in submitting applications for funding under this part to high-need local educational agencies-- 7,a7 with the highest percentage or number of-- 7i7 students not achieving at the ,state proficiency level2 and 7ii7 student populations described in section #bdab7;b77#a77;,c72 and 7,b7 serving schools identified as in need of improvement under section #aaaf4 7b7 ,permissive activities ,from funds made available under section #bdab7;a77#a77;,a71 a ,state educational agency may carry out #a or more of the following activities that assist local educational agencies3 7#a7 ,state leadership activities and technical assistance that support achieving the purposes and goals of this part4 7#b7 ,developing or utilizing research-based or innovative strategies for the delivery of specialized or rigorous academic courses and curricula through the use of technology1 including distance learning technologies4 7#c7 ,providing1 or supporting local educational agencies in providing1 sustained and intensive1 high-quality professional development pursuant to section #bdaf7;b77#a77;,a74 7#d7 ,assessing student performance in gaining technology literacy consistent with subsection 7a77#b71 including through embedding such assessment items in other ,state tests1 performance-based assessments1 or portfolios1 or through other means4 #bdae4 ,local applications 7a7 ,in general ,each local educational agency desiring a subgrant under this subpart shall submit to the ,state educational agency an application containing a new or updated local long-range strategic educational technology plan1 and such other information as the ,state educational agency may reasonably require that shall include each of the following3 7#a7 ,a description of how the local educational agency will align and coordinate the local educational agency's use of funds under this subpart with-- 7,a7 the school district technology plan2 7,b7 the school district plans and activities for improving student achievement1 including plans and activities under sections #aaaa1 #aaab1 #aaaf1 and #babc1 as applicable2 and 7,c7 funds available from other ,federal1 ,state1 and local sources4 7#b7 ,an assurance that financial assistance provided under this subpart will supplement1 and not supplant1 other funds available to carry out activities assisted under this subpart4 7#c7 ,a description of the process used to assess and1 as needed1 update technologies throughout the local educational agency4 7#d7 ,such other information as the ,state educational agency may reasonably require4 7b7 ,competitive grants2 systemic school redesign through technology integration ,in addition to the information described in subsection 7a71 a local educational agency submitting an application for a subgrant under section #bdab7;a77#b77;,b7 shall submit to the ,state educational agency an application containing each of the following3 7#a7 ,a description of how the local educational agency will use the subgrant funds to implement systemic school redesign1 which is a comprehensive set of programs1 practices1 and technologies that-- 7,a7 collectively lead to school or school district change and improvement1 improve educational productivity1 and improve student achievement and technology literacy2 and 7,b7 incorporate all of the following elements3 7i7 ,reform or redesign of curriculum1 instruction1 assessment1 use of data1 or other practices through the use of technology in order to increase student learning opportunity1 and engagement in learning4 7ii7 ,improvement of educator quality1 knowledge and skills1 and effectiveness through ongoing1 sustainable1 timely1 and contextual professional development described in section #bdaf7;b77#a77;,a74 7iii7 ,ongoing use of formative and other assessments and other timely data sources and data systems to more effectively identify individual student learning needs and personalize learning4 7iv7 ,engagement of school district leaders1 school leaders1 and classroom educators4 7v7 ,programs1 practices1 and technologies that are based on a review of the best available research evidence or on development and use of new and innovative designs1 programs1 practices1 and technologies4 7#b7 ,an assurance that the local educational agency will use not less than #be percent of the subgrant funds to implement a program of professional development described in section #bdaf7;b77#a77;,a74 7#c7 ,a description of how the local educational agency will evaluate the impact of #a or more programs or activities carried out under this subpart4 7c7 ,formula grants2 improving teaching and learning through technology ,in addition to the information described in subsection 7a71 a local educational agency submitting an application for a subgrant under section #bdab7;a77#b77;,a7 shall submit to the ,state educational agency an application containing each of the following3 7#a7 ,an assurance that the local educational agency will use not less than #dj percent of the subgrant funds for ensuring educators1 including teachers and administrators1 are technology literate1 prepared to use technology to improve curriculum and instruction1 and are connected online to supports and resources1 including for-- 7,a7 professional development described in section #bdaf7;b77#a77;,a72 and 7,b7 to provide educators with ongoing access to technology tools1 applications1 supports and other resources1 including those related specifically to such professional development activities4 7#b7 ,a description of the local educational agency's program of professional development required under paragraph 7#a77;,a74 7#c7 ,a description of the use of technology tools1 applications1 and other resources to improve student learning and achievement in the area of priority identified under paragraph 7#d74 7#d7 ,a description of the priority area subgrant funds will target1 identified from among the core academic subjects1 grade levels1 and student subgroup populations in which the most number of students served by the local educational agency are not proficient4 7#e7 ,a description of how funds will be used to integrate technology to redesign curriculum or instruction1 implement computer-based and online assessments1 improve use of data to personalize learning1 or improve education productivity4 7d7 ,combined ,applications ,a local educational agency that submits an application under subsection 7b71 may1 upon notice to the ,state educational agency1 submit a single application that will also be considered as an application for subgrant funds awarded under subsection 7c71 if the application addresses each application requirement under subsections 7a71 7b71 and 7c74 #bdaf4 ,local activities 7a7 ,competitive grants2 systemic school redesign through technology integration ,a local educational agency that receives funds through a subgrant under section #bdab7;a77#b77;,b71 shall carry out activities to improve student learning1 technology literacy1 and achievement1 as follows3 7#a7 ,use not less than #e percent of such funds to evaluate the impact of #a or more programs or activities carried out under the subgrant as identified in the local educational agency's application and approved by the ,state educational agency4 7#b7 ,use funds remaining after carrying out paragraph 7#a7 to implement a plan for systemic school redesign in #a or more schools1 in accordance with section #bdae7;b77#a71 including each of the following3 7,a7 ,using not less than #be percent of subgrant funds to ensure educators1 including teachers and administrators1 are technology literate1 prepared to use technology to improve curriculum and instruction1 and are connected online to supports and resources1 including through the following3 7i7 ,professional development activities1 as described in subsection 7b77#a77;,a74 7ii7 ,the acquisition and implementation of technology tools1 applications1 and other resources to provide educators with ongoing access and support1 including for use in the professional development activities described in clause 7i74 7,b7 ,acquiring and effectively implementing technology tools1 applications1 and other resources in conjunction with enhancing or redesigning the curriculum or instruction in order to-- 7i7 increase student learning opportunity or access1 student engagement in learning1 or student attendance or graduation rates2 7ii7 improve student achievement in #a or more of the core academic subjects2 and 7iii7 improve student technology literacy4 7,c7 ,acquiring and effectively implementing technology tools1 applications1 and other resources to-- 7i7 conduct ongoing formative and other assessments and use other timely data sources and data systems to more effectively identify and address individual student learning needs2 7ii7 support personalized student learning1 including through instructional software and digital content that supports the learning needs of each student1 or through providing access to high-quality courses and instructors otherwise not available except through technology and online learning2 and 7iii7 conduct other activities consistent with research-based or innovative systemic school redesign1 including activities that increase parental involvement4 7b7 ,formula grants2 improving teaching and learning through technology ,a local educational agency that receives funds through a subgrant under section #bdab7;a77#b77;,a71 shall carry out activities to improve student learning1 technology literacy1 and achievement in the area of priority identified under section #bdae7;c77#d71 as follows3 7#a7 ,use not less than #dj percent of such funds for professional development activities that are aligned with activities supported under section #babc to improve educator quality and skills through support for the following3 7,a7 ,training of school personnel1 which-- 7i7 shall include the development1 acquisition1 or delivery of-- 7,i7 training that is ongoing1 sustainable1 timely1 and directly related to up-to-date teaching content areas2 7,,ii7 training in strategies and pedagogy in the core academic subjects that involve use of technology and curriculum redesign as key components of changing teaching and learning and improving student achievement and technology literacy2 7,,iii7 training in the use of computer-based and online assessments1 and in the use of student performance and other data to individualized instruction2 and 7,,iv7 training that includes ongoing communication and follow-up with instructors1 facilitators1 and peers2 and 7ii7 may include-- 7,i7 the use of1 and training of1 instructional technology specialists1 mentors1 master teachers1 or coaches to serve as experts and train other teachers in the effective use of technology2 and 7,,ii7 the use of technology1 such as distance learning and online virtual educator-to-educator peer communities1 as a means for delivering professional development4 7,b7 ,the acquisition and implementation of technology tools1 applications1 and other resources to be employed in the professional development activities described in subparagraph 7,a74 7#b7 ,use funds remaining after carrying out paragraph 7#a7 to acquire or implement technology tools1 applications1 and other resources to improve student learning1 technology literacy1 and achievement in the area of priority identified by the local educational agency1 including through #a or more of the following3 7,a7 ,conducting ongoing formative assessment and using other timely data sources and data systems to more effectively identify and address individual student learning needs4 7,b7 ,supporting personalized student learning1 including through instructional software and digital content that supports the learning needs of each student1 or through providing access to high-quality courses and instructors not otherwise available except through technology such as online learning4 7,c7 ,increasing parental involvement through improved communication with teachers and access to student assignments and grades4 7,d7 ,enhancing accountability1 instruction1 and data-driven decisionmaking through data systems that allow for management1 analysis1 and disaggregating of student1 teacher1 and school data4 7,e7 ,such other activities as are appropriate and consistent with the goals and purposes of this part4 7c7 ,multiple ,grants ,a local educational agency that receives a subgrant under subparagraph 7,a7 and subparagraph 7,b7 of section #bdab7;a77#b7 may use all such subgrant funds for activities authorized under subsection 7a74 #b ,state ,competitive ,grants #bdba4 ,state competitive grants 7a7 ,in general ,from the amount made available to carry out this subpart under section #bdjd7;b77#b7 for a fiscal year1 the ,secretary shall award grants to ,state educational agencies1 and consortia of such agencies1 having applications approved under subsection 7b7 for the activities described in subsection 7d74 7b7 ,applications 7#a7 ,in general ,to be eligible to receive a grant under this subpart1 a ,state educational agency or consortium of ,state educational agencies shall submit to the ,secretary an application at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,secretary may reasonably require1 including the information described in paragraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,contents ,an application submitted by a ,state educational agency or consortium of ,state educational agencies for a grant under this subpart shall include the following3 7,a7 ,in the case of an application by a consortium1 an identification of the ,states included in the consortium1 and which ,state will act as both fiscal agent and lead grant administrator4 7,b7 ,a description of how the applicant will support local educational agencies in achieving the absolute priority of supporting enhanced use of technology1 including online and blended learning for systemic education transformation1 curricula redesign1 and new instructional strategies to personalize learning4 7,c7 ,an identification of an additional priority the applicant will address and a description of how the applicant will support local educational agencies in achieving the priority4 ,such priority shall be #a or more of the following3 7i7 ,preparing for and administering ,state assessments online4 7ii7 ,using technology and blended learning to improve education productivity and reduce education costs4 7iii7 ,preparing the capacity of administrators and other education leaders to lead systemic education transformation through technology4 7,d7 ,a brief description of the applicant's 7or1 in the case of an applicant that is a consortium of ,state educational agencies1 each such agency's7 long-term goals and strategies for improving student academic achievement1 including student technology literacy1 through the effective use of technology and how the grant will support that plan's implementation and achievement4 7,e7 ,a description of how the applicant will use grant funds to improve the knowledge and skills of educators1 including teachers and administrators1 to more effectively use technology4 7,f7 ,a description of the process1 activities1 and performance measures that the applicant will use to evaluate the impact and effectiveness of activities and to disseminate those findings4 7,g7 ,an identification of the challenging academic content standards and challenging student academic achievement standards that the applicant will use to ensure that each student is technology literate4 7,h7 ,an assurance that financial assistance provided under this subpart will supplement1 and not supplant1 ,state and local funds available for activities described in this subpart4 7,i7 ,a description of how the applicant consulted with local educational agencies in the development of the application4 7,j7 ,a listing of the local educational agencies that will receive subgrants1 and a description of the activities the local educational agencies have agreed to undertake with such funds should the applicant be awarded a grant under this subpart4 7,k7 ,a description of how the applicant will coordinate activities carried out with funds under this subpart with other ,federal1 ,state1 and local funds and activities in order to leverage their impact beyond what could be accomplished directly with grant funds4 7c7 ,awards ,in awarding grants under this subpart1 the ,secretary shall do the following3 7#a7 ,ensure the grants-- 7,a7 are of sufficient size and duration to be effective2 7,b7 are distributed among ,states of diverse geographic locations and populations2 and 7,c7 serve students of greatest need4 7#b7 ,use the following characteristics of a ,state educational agency 7or1 in the case of an applicant that is a consortium of ,state educational agencies1 the characteristics of each participating agency7 as absolute priorities for awarding grants3 7,a7 ,bases student advancement and graduation on demonstrated competency regardless of seat-time1 or time spent in a traditional classroom4 7,b7 ,seeks to ensure all students have access to high-quality digital content and online courses without arbitrary caps or other limitations on enrollment in online learning4 7,c7 ,has teacher certification or licensure requirements that require educators to be technology literate1 including the ability to-- 7i7 integrate technology into curriculum1 instruction1 and assessment2 7ii7 use data to personalize learning2 or 7iii7 teach online4 7,d7 ,allows the use of ,state funds for technology tools and applications1 if appropriate1 to meet program goals and requirements1 including ensuring that the ,state's rules support adoption of electronic learning materials1 including allowance that materials may be updated in an ongoing manner and can be acquired through subscription4 7,e7 ,has learning standards that include student technology literacy standards and learning performance standards that assess student technology literacy4 7#c7 ,use the following characteristics of a ,state educational agency 7or1 in the case of an applicant that is a consortium of ,state educational agencies1 the characteristics of each participating agency7 as competitive preference priorities for awarding grants3 7,a7 ,assessments are delivered online and may be taken when students have completed a particular course or unit of instruction1 not at a specified time and date4 7,b7 ,has teacher certification reciprocity agreements with #a or more other ,state educational agencies1 including for online instruction4 7,c7 ,postsecondary and other teacher training institutions are required to provide1 or supported in providing1 training in online and blended instruction4 7,d7 ,directly supports technology tools and applications and ensure all students and teachers have high-speed access to the ,internet4 7,e7 ,supports policies or plans facilitating the use of student owned devices in schools or that facilitate home access to digital content4 7,f7 ,has plans that support students with disabilities1 advanced learners1 below-grade-level learners1 and ,english language learners4 7d7 ,use of funds ,a recipient of a grant under this subpart shall-- 7#a7 allocate not less than #ge percent of grant funds to local educational agencies to carry out the activities described in the application2 and 7#b7 use the funds remaining after carrying out paragraph 7#a7 for ,state-level activities1 as described in the application1 including-- 7,a7 assessing the impact of grant funds2 and 7,b7 disseminating the findings of the recipient statewide and nationally and1 in the case of a consortium1 throughout the ,states within the consortium4 4