,,ii #aacth ,,congress #ast ,session ,s4 #ajid ,,in ,,the ,,senate ,,of ,,the ,,united ,,states ,june #d1 #bjac ,mr4 ,harkin 7for himself1 ,ms4 ,mikulski1 ,mrs4 ,murray1 ,mr4 ,sanders1 ,mr4 ,casey1 ,mrs4 ,hagan1 ,mr4 ,franken1 ,mr4 ,bennet1 ,mr4 ,whitehouse1 ,ms4 ,baldwin1 ,mr4 ,murphy1 and ,ms4 ,warren7 introduced the following bill2 which was read twice and referred to the ,committee on ,health1 ,education1 ,labor1 and ,pensions ,a ,,bill ,to amend the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,strengthening ,america's ,schools ,act of #bjac4 #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 ,references4 ,sec4 #d4 ,transition4 ,sec4 #e4 ,effective dates4 ,sec4 #f4 ,table of contents of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife4 ,sec4 #g4 ,authorization of appropriations4 ,,title ,i--,college and career readiness for all students ,sec4 #ajja4 ,purpose4 ,sec4 #ajjb4 ,state reservations4 ,part ,a--,improving the academic achievement of the disadvantaged ,sec4 #aaaa4 ,state and local requirements4 ,sec4 #aaab4 ,local educational agency plans4 ,sec4 #aaac4 ,eligible school attendance areas4 ,sec4 #aaad4 ,schoolwide programs4 ,sec4 #aaae4 ,targeted assistance schools4 ,sec4 #aaaf4 ,school performance4 ,sec4 #aaag4 ,qualifications for teachers and paraprofessionals4 ,sec4 #aaah4 ,parent and family engagement4 ,sec4 #aaai4 ,technical correction regarding complaint process for section #aaai4 ,sec4 #aabj4 ,comparability of services4 ,sec4 #aaba4 ,coordination requirements4 ,sec4 #aabb4 ,grants for the outlying areas and the ,secretary of the ,interior4 ,sec4 #aabc4 ,allocations to ,states4 ,sec4 #aabd4 ,education finance incentive grant program4 ,sec4 #aabe4 ,blue ribbon schools2 centers for excellence in early childhood4 ,sec4 #aabf4 ,grants for ,state assessments and related activities4 ,part ,b--,pathways to college ,sec4 #abja4 ,improving secondary schools4 ,part ,c--,education of migratory children ,sec4 #acja4 ,program purpose4 ,sec4 #acjb4 ,program authorized4 ,sec4 #acjc4 ,state allocations4 ,sec4 #acjd4 ,state applications2 services4 ,sec4 #acje4 ,secretarial approval2 peer review4 ,sec4 #acjf4 ,comprehensive needs assessment and service-delivery plan2 authorized activities4 ,sec4 #acjg4 ,bypass4 ,sec4 #acjh4 ,national activities4 ,sec4 #acji4 ,performance data2 evaluations and study2 ,state assistance4 ,sec4 #acaj4 ,definitions4 ,part ,d--,prevention and intervention programs for children and youth who are neglected1 delinquent1 or at-,risk ,sec4 #adja4 ,purpose and program authorization4 ,sec4 #adjb4 ,allocation of funds4 ,sec4 #adjc4 ,state plan and ,state agency applications4 ,sec4 #adjd4 ,use of funds4 ,sec4 #adje4 ,institution-wide projects4 ,sec4 #adjf4 ,transition services4 ,sec4 #adjg4 ,program evaluation4 ,sec4 #adjh4 ,purpose of local agency programs4 ,sec4 #adji4 ,programs operated by local educational agencies4 ,sec4 #adaj4 ,local educational agency applications4 ,sec4 #adaa4 ,uses of funds4 ,sec4 #adab4 ,program requirements for correctional facilities receiving funds under this section4 ,sec4 #adac4 ,accountability4 ,sec4 #adad4 ,program evaluations4 ,sec4 #adae4 ,definitions4 ,part ,e--,educational stability of children in foster care ,sec4 #aeja4 ,educational stability of children in foster care4 ,part ,f--,general provisions ,sec4 #afja4 ,reorganization4 ,,title ,,ii--,supporting teacher and principal excellence ,sec4 #baja4 ,supporting teacher and principal excellence4 ,,title ,,iii--,language and academic content instruction for ,english learners and immigrant students ,sec4 #cjja4 ,language and academic content instruction for ,english learners and immigrant students4 ,,title ,,iv--,supporting successful1 well-rounded students ,sec4 #daja4 ,redesignations4 ,sec4 #dajb4 ,improving literacy instruction and student achievement4 ,sec4 #dajc4 ,improving science1 technology1 engineering1 and math instruction and student achievement4 ,sec4 #dajd4 ,increasing access to a well-rounded education4 ,sec4 #daje4 ,successful1 safe1 and healthy students4 ,sec4 #dajf4 ,student non-discrimination4 ,sec4 #dajg4 #bast ,century ,community ,learning ,centers4 ,sec4 #dajh4 ,promise neighborhoods4 ,sec4 #daji4 ,parent and family information and resource centers4 ,sec4 #daaj4 ,programs of national significance4 ,sec4 #daaa4 ,competency-based assessment and accountability demonstration authority4 ,,title ,v--,promoting innovation ,sec4 #ejja4 ,promoting innovation4 ,part ,a--,race to the ,top ,sec4 #eaja4 ,race to the ,top4 ,part ,b--,investing in innovation ,sec4 #ebja4 ,investing in innovation4 ,part ,c--,magnet schools assistance ,sec4 #ecja4 ,findings and purpose4 ,sec4 #ecjb4 ,program authorized4 ,sec4 #ecjc4 ,applications and requirements4 ,sec4 #ecjd4 ,priority4 ,sec4 #ecje4 ,use of funds4 ,sec4 #ecjf4 ,limitations4 ,sec4 #ecjg4 ,evaluations4 ,sec4 #ecjh4 ,availability of funds for grants to agencies not previously assisted4 ,part ,d--,public charter schools ,sec4 #edja4 ,public charter schools4 ,part ,e--,voluntary public school choice ,sec4 #eeja4 ,voluntary public school choice4 ,,title ,,vi--,promoting flexibility2 rural education ,sec4 #faja4 ,promoting flexibility4 ,sec4 #fajb4 ,rural education4 ,sec4 #fajc4 ,general provisions4 ,,title ,,vii--,indian1 ,native ,hawaiian1 and ,alaska ,native education ,part ,a--,indian education ,sec4 #gaja4 ,purpose4 ,,subpart #a--;,formula grants to local educational agencies ,sec4 #gaaa4 ,formula grant purpose4 ,sec4 #gaab4 ,grants to local educational agencies1 tribes1 and ,indian organizations4 ,sec4 #gaac4 ,amount of grants4 ,sec4 #gaad4 ,applications4 ,sec4 #gaae4 ,authorized services and activities4 ,sec4 #gaaf4 ,integration of services authorized4 ,sec4 #gaag4 ,student eligibility forms4 ,,subpart #b--,special programs and projects to improve educational opportunities for ,indian children and youth ,sec4 #gaba4 ,special programs and projects to improve educational opportunities for ,indian children and youth4 ,sec4 #gabb4 ,improvement of educational opportunities for ,indian children and youth4 ,sec4 #gabc4 ,professional development for teachers and education professionals4 ,,subpart #c--,national activities ,sec4 #gaca4 ,national activities4 ,sec4 #gacb4 ,grants to tribes for education administrative planning and development4 ,,subpart #d--;,federal ,administration ,sec4 #gada4 ,national ,advisory ,council on ,indian ,education4 ,,subpart #e--;,definitions2 authorization of appropriations ,sec4 #gaea4 ,definitions2 authorization of appropriations4 ,part ,b--,native ,hawaiian education2 ,alaska ,native education ,sec4 #gbja4 ,native ,hawaiian education and ,alaska ,native education4 ,,subpart #a--,native ,hawaiian education ,sec4 #gbjb4 ,findings4 ,sec4 #gbjc4 ,purposes4 ,sec4 #gbjd4 ,native ,hawaiian ,education ,council4 ,sec4 #gbje4 ,program authorized4 ,sec4 #gbjf4 ,administrative provisions4 ,sec4 #gbjg4 ,definitions4 ,,subpart #b--;,alaska ,native ,education ,sec4 #gcja4 ,alaska ,native education4 ,,title ,,viii--,impact aid ,sec4 #hjja4 ,purpose4 ,sec4 #hjjb4 ,payments relating to ,federal acquisition of real property4 ,sec4 #hjjc4 ,payments for eligible federally connected children4 ,sec4 #hjjd4 ,construction4 ,sec4 #hjje4 ,facilities4 ,sec4 #hjjf4 ,federal administration4 ,sec4 #hjjg4 ,definitions4 ,sec4 #hjjh4 ,conforming amendment4 ,sec4 #hjji4 ,eligibility for impact aid payment4 ,sec4 #hjaj4 ,repeal of sunset under the ,,ndaa amendments to ,impact ,aid4 ,,title ,,ix--,general provisions ,sec4 #iaja4 ,definitions4 ,sec4 #iajb4 ,unsafe school choice option4 ,sec4 #iajc4 ,evaluation authority4 ,sec4 #iajd4 ,conforming amendments4 ,,title ,x--,commission on ,effective ,regulation and ,assessment ,systems for ,public ,schools ,sec4 #ajjaa4 ,short title4 ,sec4 #ajjab4 ,definitions4 ,sec4 #ajjac4 ,establishment of ,commission on ,effective ,regulation and ,assessment ,systems for ,public ,schools4 ,sec4 #ajjad4 ,powers of the ,commission4 ,sec4 #ajjae4 ,duties of the ,commission4 ,sec4 #ajjaf4 ,commission personnel matters4 ,,title ,,xi--,amendments to other laws2 miscellaneous provisions ,part ,a--,amendments to other laws ,,subpart #a--,mc,kinney-,vento ,homeless ,assistance ,act ,sec4 #aajaa4 ,short title4 ,sec4 #aajab4 ,education for homeless children and youth4 ,,subpart #b--;,advanced ,research ,projects ,agency-,education ,sec4 #aajba4 ,advanced ,research ,projects ,agency-,education4 ,part ,b--,miscellaneous provisions ,sec4 #aabaa4 ,technical and conforming amendments4 #c4 ,references ,except as otherwise expressly provided1 whenever in this ,act 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 ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcja et seq474 #d4 ,transition 7a7 ,multi-,year awards ,except as otherwise provided in this ,act1 the recipient of a multi-year award under the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife1 as that ,act was in effect prior to the date of enactment of this ,act1 shall continue to receive funds in accordance with the terms of that award1 except that no additional funds may be awarded after ,september #cj1 #bjad4 ,in the case of a ,state that received a flexibility waiver from the ,secretary of ,education under the authority of section #idja of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ghfa71 as such section was in effect on the day before the date of enactment of this ,act1 such waiver shall no longer apply1 and no additional funds associated with such waiver shall be awarded1 after the completion of the original waiver period4 7b7 ,planning and transition ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 a recipient of funds under the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife1 as that ,act was in effect prior to the date of enactment of this ,act1 may use funds available to the recipient under that predecessor authority to carry out necessary and reasonable planning and transition activities in order to ensure an orderly implementation of programs authorized by this ,act1 and the amendments made by this ,act4 7c7 ,orderly ,transition ,the ,secretary shall take such steps as are necessary to provide for the orderly transition to1 and implementation of1 programs authorized by this ,act1 and by the amendments made by this ,act1 from programs authorized by the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife1 as that ,act was in effect prior to the date of enactment of this ,act except in such cases where this ,act requires specific transition steps to take place4 #e4 ,effective dates 7a7 ,in general ,except as otherwise provided in this ,act1 this ,act1 and the amendments made by this ,act1 shall be effective upon the date of enactment of this ,act4 7b7 ,noncompetitive programs ,with respect to noncompetitive programs under which any funds are allotted by the ,secretary of ,education to recipients on the basis of a formula1 this ,act1 and the amendments made by this ,act1 shall take effect on ,july #a1 #bjac4 7c7 ,competitive programs ,with respect to programs that are conducted by the ,secretary on a competitive basis1 this ,act1 and the amendments made by this ,act1 shall take effect with respect to appropriations for use under those programs for fiscal year #bjad4 7d7 ,impact ,aid ,with respect to title ,,viii 7,impact ,aid71 this ,act1 and the amendments made by this ,act1 shall take effect with respect to appropriations for use under that title for fiscal year #bjad4 #f4 ,table of contents of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife ,section #b is amended to read as follows3 #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 ,authorization of appropriations4 ,,title ,i--,,improving ,,the ,,academic ,,achievement ,,of ,,the ,,disadvantaged ,sec4 #ajja4 ,purpose4 ,sec4 #ajjb4 ,state administration and ,state accountability and support4 ,part ,a--,improving ,basic ,programs ,operated by ,local ,educational ,agencies ,subpart #a--;,basic ,program ,requirements ,sec4 #aaaa4 ,state and local requirements4 ,sec4 #aaab4 ,local educational agency plans4 ,sec4 #aaac4 ,eligible school attendance areas4 ,sec4 #aaad4 ,schoolwide programs4 ,sec4 #aaae4 ,targeted assistance schools4 ,sec4 #aaaf4 ,school performance4 ,sec4 #aaag4 ,qualifications for teachers and paraprofessionals4 ,sec4 #aaah4 ,parent and family engagement4 ,sec4 #aaai4 ,participation of children enrolled in private schools4 ,sec4 #aabj4 ,fiscal requirements4 ,sec4 #aabj;,a4 ,coordination requirements4 ,subpart #b--;,allocations ,sec4 #aaba4 ,grants for the outlying areas and the ,secretary of the ,interior4 ,sec4 #aabb4 ,allocations to ,states4 ,sec4 #aabd4 ,basic grants to local educational agencies4 ,sec4 #aabd;,a4 ,concentration grants to local educational agencies4 ,sec4 #aabe4 ,targeted grants to local educational agencies4 ,sec4 #aabe;,,aa4 ,adequacy of funding of targeted grants to local educational agencies in fiscal years after fiscal year #bjja4 ,sec4 #aabe;,a4 ,education finance incentive grant program4 ,sec4 #aabf4 ,special allocation procedures4 ,subpart #c--;,blue ribbon schools2 centers of excellence in early childhood2 green ribbon schools4 ,sec4 #aaca4 ,blue ribbon schools4 ,sec4 #aacb4 ,centers of excellence in early childhood4 ,sec4 #aacc4 ,green ribbon schools4 ,subpart #d--;,grants for ,state assessments and related activities4 ,sec4 #aada4 ,grants for ,state assessments and related activities4 ,part ,b--,pathways to college ,subpart #a--;,improving ,secondary ,schools ,sec4 #abja4 ,secondary school reform4 ,subpart #b--;,accelerated ,learning ,sec4 #abba4 ,purposes4 ,sec4 #abbb4 ,funding distribution rule4 ,sec4 #abbc4 ,advanced ,placement and ,international ,baccalaureate examination fee program4 ,sec4 #abbd4 ,advanced ,placement and ,international ,baccalaureate incentive program grants4 ,sec4 #abbe4 ,supplement1 not supplant4 ,sec4 #abbf4 ,definitions4 ,part ,c--,education of ,migratory ,children ,sec4 #acja4 ,program purpose4 ,sec4 #acjb4 ,program authorized4 ,sec4 #acjc4 ,state allocations4 ,sec4 #acjd4 ,state applications2 services4 ,sec4 #acje4 ,secretarial approval2 peer review4 ,sec4 #acjf4 ,comprehensive needs assessment and service-delivery plan2 authorized activities4 ,sec4 #acjg4 ,bypass4 ,sec4 #acjh4 ,national activities4 ,sec4 #acji4 ,performance data4 ,sec4 #acaj4 ,evaluation and study4 ,sec4 #acaa4 ,state assistance in determining number of migratory children4 ,sec4 #acab4 ,definitions4 ,part ,d--,prevention and ,intervention ,programs for ,children and ,youth who are ,neglected1 ,delinquent1 or ,at-,risk ,sec4 #adja4 ,purpose and program authorization4 ,sec4 #adjb4 ,payments for programs under this part4 ,subpart #a--,state ,agency ,programs ,sec4 #adaa4 ,eligibility4 ,sec4 #adab4 ,allocation of funds4 ,sec4 #adac4 ,state reallocation of funds4 ,sec4 #adad4 ,state plan and ,state agency applications4 ,sec4 #adae4 ,use of funds4 ,sec4 #adaf4 ,institution-wide projects4 ,sec4 #adag4 ,three-year programs or projects4 ,sec4 #adah4 ,transition services4 ,sec4 #adai4 ,program evaluation4 ,subpart #b--,local ,agency ,programs ,sec4 #adba4 ,purpose4 ,sec4 #adbb4 ,programs operated by local educational agencies4 ,sec4 #adbc4 ,local educational agency applications4 ,sec4 #adbd4 ,uses of funds4 ,sec4 #adbe4 ,program requirements for correctional facilities receiving funds under this section4 ,sec4 #adbf4 ,accountability4 ,subpart #c--;,general ,provisions ,sec4 #adca4 ,program evaluations4 ,sec4 #adcb4 ,definitions4 ,part ,e--,educational stability of children in foster care ,sec4 #aeja4 ,educational stability of children in foster care4 ,sec4 #aejb4 ,definitions4 ,part ,f--,general ,provisions ,sec4 #afja4 ,federal regulations4 ,sec4 #afjb4 ,agreements and records4 ,sec4 #afjc4 ,state administration4 ,sec4 #afjd4 ,local educational agency spending audits4 ,sec4 #afje4 ,prohibition against ,federal mandates1 direction1 or control4 ,sec4 #afjf4 ,rule of construction on equalized spending4 ,sec4 #afjg4 ,state report on dropout data4 ,sec4 #afjh4 ,regulations for sections #aaaa and #aaaf4 ,,title ,,ii--,,supporting ,,teacher ,,and ,,principal ,,excellence ,part ,a--,continuous ,improvement and ,support for ,teachers and ,principals ,sec4 #baja4 ,purpose4 ,sec4 #bajb4 ,definitions4 ,subpart #a--;,grants to ,states ,sec4 #baaa4 ,allotments to ,states4 ,sec4 #baab4 ,state applications4 ,sec4 #baac4 ,state use of funds4 ,subpart #b--,subgrants to ,local ,educational ,agencies ,sec4 #baba4 ,allocations to local educational agencies4 ,sec4 #babb4 ,local applications and needs assessment4 ,sec4 #babc4 ,local use of funds4 ,subpart #c--,national leadership activities ,sec4 #baca4 ,national leadership activities4 ,sec4 #bacb4 ,gifted and talented students4 ,subpart #d--;,accountability ,sec4 #bada4 ,accountability4 ,subpart #e--,principal ,recruitment and ,training ,sec4 #baea4 ,principal recruitment and training grant program4 ,part ,b--,teacher ,pathways to the ,classroom ,sec4 #bbja4 ,teacher ,pathways4 ,part ,c--,teacher ,incentive ,fund ,program ,sec4 #bcja4 ,purposes2 definitions4 ,sec4 #bcjb4 ,teacher incentive fund grants4 ,part ,d--,achievement through ,technology and ,innovation ,sec4 #bdja4 ,short title4 ,sec4 #bdjb4 ,purposes and goals4 ,sec4 #bdjc4 ,definitions4 ,sec4 #bdjd4 ,allocation of funds2 limitation4 ,sec4 #bdje4 ,e-rate restriction4 ,sec4 #bdjf4 ,rule of construction regarding purchasing4 ,subpart #a--,state and ,local ,grants ,sec4 #bdaa4 ,allotment and reallotment4 ,sec4 #bdab4 ,use of allotment by ,state4 ,sec4 #bdac4 ,state applications4 ,sec4 #bdad4 ,state activities4 ,sec4 #bdae4 ,local applications4 ,sec4 #bdaf4 ,local activities4 ,sec4 #bdag4 ,reporting4 ,subpart #b--;,internet ,safety ,sec4 #bdba4 ,internet safety4 ,,title ,,iii--,,language ,,and ,,academic ,,content ,,instruction ,,for ,,english ,,learners ,,and ,,immigrant ,,students ,part ,a--,english ,language ,acquisition1 ,language ,enhancement1 and ,academic ,achievement ,act ,sec4 #caja4 ,short title4 ,sec4 #cajb4 ,purposes4 ,subpart #a--;,grants and ,subgrants for ,english ,language ,acquisition and ,language ,enhancement ,sec4 #caaa4 ,formula grants to ,states4 ,sec4 #caab4 ,native ,american and ,alaska ,native children in school4 ,sec4 #caac4 ,state educational agency plans4 ,sec4 #caad4 ,within-,state allocations4 ,sec4 #caae4 ,subgrants to eligible entities4 ,sec4 #caaf4 ,local plans4 ,subpart #b--;,accountability and ,administration ,sec4 #caba4 ,local evaluation and accountability4 ,sec4 #cabb4 ,state accountability4 ,sec4 #cabc4 ,reporting requirements4 ,sec4 #cabd4 ,coordination with related programs4 ,sec4 #cabe4 ,rules of construction4 ,sec4 #cabf4 ,legal authority under ,state law4 ,sec4 #cabg4 ,civil rights4 ,sec4 #cabh4 ,programs for ,native ,americans and ,puerto ,rico4 ,sec4 #cabi4 ,prohibition4 ,subpart #c--,national ,activities ,sec4 #caca4 ,professional development grants4 ,sec4 #cacb4 ,commission on ,assessment of ,english ,learners4 ,sec4 #cacc4 ,english language acquisition technology innovation grants4 ,part ,b--,general ,provisions ,sec4 #cbja4 ,definitions4 ,sec4 #cbjb4 ,parental notification4 ,sec4 #cbjc4 ,national ,clearinghouse4 ,sec4 #cbjd4 ,regulations4 ,,title ,,iv--,,supporting ,,successful1 ,,well-,,rounded ,,students ,part ,a--,improving literacy instruction and student achievement ,subpart #a--;,improving literacy instruction ,sec4 #daja4 ,short title4 ,sec4 #dajb4 ,purposes4 ,sec4 #dajc4 ,definitions4 ,sec4 #dajd4 ,program authorized4 ,sec4 #daje4 ,state planning grants4 ,sec4 #dajf4 ,state implementation grants4 ,sec4 #dajg4 ,state activities4 ,sec4 #dajh4 ,subgrants to eligible entities in support of birth through kindergarten entry literacy4 ,sec4 #daji4 ,subgrants to eligible entities in support of kindergarten through grade #ab literacy4 ,sec4 #daaj4 ,national evaluation1 information dissemination1 and technical assistance4 ,sec4 #daaa4 ,rules of construction4 ,subpart #b--;,improving literacy and college and career readiness through effective school library programs ,sec4 #daac4 ,purpose4 ,sec4 #daad4 ,definitions4 ,sec4 #daae4 ,improving literacy and college and career readiness through effective school library program grants4 ,part ,b--,improving science1 technology1 engineering1 and mathematics instruction and student achievement ,subpart #a--;,improving ,,stem instruction and student achievement ,sec4 #dbja4 ,purpose4 ,sec4 #dbjb4 ,definitions4 ,sec4 #dbjc4 ,grants2 allotments4 ,sec4 #dbjd4 ,applications4 ,sec4 #dbje4 ,authorized activities4 ,sec4 #dbjf4 ,performance metrics2 report4 ,sec4 #dbjg4 ,evaluation4 ,sec4 #dbjh4 ,supplement not supplant4 ,sec4 #dbji4 ,maintenance of effort4 ,subpart #b--,,stem ,master ,teacher ,corps program #dbba4 ,purpose4 #dbbb4 ,definitions4 #dbbc4 ,,stem ,master ,teacher ,corps program4 #dbbd4 ,application4 #dbbe4 ,required use of funds4 #dbbf4 ,performance metrics2 reports4 #dbbg4 ,supplement not supplant4 #dbbh4 ,evaluation4 ,part ,c--,increasing access to a well-,rounded education and financial literacy ,subpart #a--;,increasing access to a well-rounded education ,sec4 #dcja4 ,purpose4 ,sec4 #dcjb4 ,definitions4 ,sec4 #dcjc4 ,grant program4 ,subpart #b--;,financial literacy education ,sec4 #dcaa4 ,short title4 ,sec4 #dcab4 ,statewide incentive grants for financial literacy education4 ,part ,d--,successful1 safe1 and healthy students ,sec4 #ddja4 ,purpose4 ,sec4 #ddjb4 ,definitions4 ,sec4 #ddjc4 ,allocation of funds4 ,sec4 #ddjd4 ,successful1 safe1 and healthy students ,state grants4 ,sec4 #ddje4 ,technical assistance4 ,sec4 #ddjf4 ,prohibited uses of funds4 ,sec4 #ddjg4 ,federal and ,state nondiscrimination laws4 ,part ,e--,student non-discrimination ,sec4 #deja4 ,short title4 ,sec4 #dejb4 ,findings and purposes4 ,sec4 #dejc4 ,definitions and rule4 ,sec4 #dejd4 ,prohibition against discrimination4 ,sec4 #deje4 ,federal administrative enforcement2 report to congressional committees4 ,sec4 #dejf4 ,private cause of action4 ,sec4 #dejg4 ,cause of action by the ,attorney ,general4 ,sec4 #dejh4 ,state immunity4 ,sec4 #deji4 ,attorney's fees4 ,sec4 #deaj4 ,effect on other laws4 ,sec4 #deaa4 ,severability4 ,sec4 #deab4 ,effective date4 ,part ,f--#bast ,century ,community ,learning ,centers ,sec4 #dfja4 ,purpose2 definitions4 ,sec4 #dfjb4 ,allotments to ,states4 ,sec4 #dfjc4 ,state application4 ,sec4 #dfjd4 ,local competitive grant program4 ,sec4 #dfje4 ,local activities4 ,part ,g--,promise ,neighborhoods ,sec4 #dgja4 ,short title4 ,sec4 #dgjb4 ,purpose4 ,sec4 #dgjc4 ,definitions4 ,subpart #a--,promise ,neighborhood ,partnership ,grants ,sec4 #dgaa4 ,program authorized4 ,sec4 #dgab4 ,eligible entities4 ,sec4 #dgac4 ,application requirements4 ,sec4 #dgad4 ,use of funds4 ,sec4 #dgae4 ,report and publicly available data4 ,sec4 #dgaf4 ,accountability4 ,subpart #b--,promise ,school ,grants ,sec4 #dgba4 ,program authorized4 ,sec4 #dgbb4 ,definition of eligible entity4 ,sec4 #dgbc4 ,application requirements2 priority4 ,sec4 #dgbd4 ,use of funds4 ,sec4 #dgbe4 ,report and publicly available data4 ,sec4 #dgbf4 ,performance accountability and evaluation4 ,subpart #c--;,general ,provisions ,sec4 #dgca4 ,national activities4 ,part ,h--,parent and family information and resource centers ,sec4 #dhja4 ,purpose4 ,sec4 #dhjb4 ,definition of eligible entity4 ,sec4 #dhjc4 ,grants authorized4 ,sec4 #dhjd4 ,applications4 ,sec4 #dhje4 ,uses of funds4 ,sec4 #dhjf4 ,administrative provisions4 ,part ,i--,ready-to-,learn ,sec4 #dija4 ,ready-to-,learn4 ,part ,j--,programs of ,national ,significance ,sec4 #dije4 ,programs authorized4 ,sec4 #dijf4 ,applications4 ,sec4 #dijg4 ,program requirements4 ,part ,k--,competency-based assessment and accountability demonstration authority ,sec4 #diji4 ,competency-based assessment and accountability demonstration authority4 ,,title ,v--,,promoting ,,innovation ,part ,a--,race to the ,top ,sec4 #eaja4 ,purposes4 ,sec4 #eajb4 ,reservation of funds4 ,sec4 #eajc4 ,race to the ,top program4 ,sec4 #eajd4 ,application process4 ,sec4 #eaje4 ,performance measures4 ,sec4 #eajf4 ,uses of funds4 ,sec4 #eajg4 ,reporting4 ,part ,b--,investing in ,innovation ,sec4 #ebja4 ,purposes4 ,sec4 #ebjb4 ,reservations4 ,sec4 #ebjc4 ,program authorized2 length of grants2 priorities4 ,sec4 #ebjd4 ,applications4 ,sec4 #ebje4 ,uses of funds4 ,sec4 #ebjf4 ,performance measures4 ,sec4 #ebjg4 ,reporting4 ,part ,c--,magnet ,schools ,assistance ,sec4 #ecja4 ,findings and purpose4 ,sec4 #ecjb4 ,definition4 ,sec4 #ecjc4 ,program authorized4 ,sec4 #ecjd4 ,eligibility4 ,sec4 #ecje4 ,applications and requirements4 ,sec4 #ecjf4 ,priority4 ,sec4 #ecjg4 ,use of funds4 ,sec4 #ecjh4 ,prohibition4 ,sec4 #ecji4 ,limitations4 ,sec4 #ecaj4 ,evaluations4 ,sec4 #ecaa4 ,availability of funds for grants to agencies not previously assisted4 ,part ,d--,public ,charter ,schools ,sec4 #edja4 ,purpose4 ,sec4 #edjb4 ,distribution of funds4 ,subpart #a--,successful ,charter ,schools ,program ,sec4 #edaa4 ,definitions4 ,sec4 #edab4 ,program authorized4 ,sec4 #edac4 ,applications4 ,sec4 #edad4 ,selection criteria2 priority4 ,sec4 #edae4 ,uses of funds4 ,sec4 #edaf4 ,subgrants4 ,sec4 #edag4 ,performance measures2 reports4 ,sec4 #edah4 ,federal formula allocation during first year and for successive enrollment expansions4 ,sec4 #edai4 ,records transfer4 ,sec4 #edbj4 ,national activities4 ,subpart #b--;,charter ,school ,facility ,acquisition1 ,construction1 and ,renovation ,sec4 #edca4 ,purpose4 ,sec4 #edcb4 ,definitions4 ,sec4 #edcc4 ,grants to eligible entities4 ,sec4 #edcd4 ,charter school objectives4 ,sec4 #edce4 ,applications2 selection criteria4 ,sec4 #edcf4 ,reserve account4 ,sec4 #edcg4 ,limitation on administrative costs4 ,sec4 #edch4 ,audits and reports4 ,sec4 #edci4 ,no full faith and credit for grantee obligations4 ,sec4 #eddj4 ,recovery of funds4 ,part ,e--,voluntary ,public ,school ,choice ,programs ,sec4 #eeja4 ,grants4 ,sec4 #eejb4 ,uses of funds4 ,sec4 #eejc4 ,applications4 ,sec4 #eejd4 ,priorities4 ,sec4 #eeje4 ,requirements and voluntary participation4 ,sec4 #eejf4 ,evaluations4 ,sec4 #eejg4 ,definitions4 ,,title ,,vi--,,promoting ,,flexibility2 ,,rural ,,education ,part ,a--,transferability ,sec4 #faja4 ,transferability of funds4 ,part ,b--,rural ,education ,initiative ,sec4 #fbja4 ,short title4 ,sec4 #fbjb4 ,purpose4 ,subpart #a--,small1 ,rural ,school ,achievement ,program ,sec4 #fbaa4 ,program authorized4 ,sec4 #fbab4 ,academic achievement assessments4 ,subpart #b--,rural and ,low-,income ,school ,program ,sec4 #fbba4 ,program authorized4 ,sec4 #fbbb4 ,uses of funds4 ,sec4 #fbbc4 ,applications4 ,sec4 #fbbd4 ,accountability4 ,subpart #c--;,general ,provisions ,sec4 #fbca4 ,choice of participation4 ,sec4 #fbcb4 ,annual average daily attendance determination4 ,sec4 #fbcc4 ,supplement1 not supplant4 ,sec4 #fbcd4 ,rule of construction4 ,,title ,,vii--,,indian1 ,,native ,,hawaiian1 ,,and ,,alaska ,,native ,,education ,part ,a--,indian ,education ,sec4 #gaja4 ,statement of policy4 ,sec4 #gajb4 ,purpose4 ,subpart #a--;,formula ,grants to ,local ,educational ,agencies ,sec4 #gaaa4 ,purpose4 ,sec4 #gaab4 ,grants to local educational agencies and tribes4 ,sec4 #gaac4 ,amount of grants4 ,sec4 #gaad4 ,applications4 ,sec4 #gaae4 ,authorized services and activities4 ,sec4 #gaaf4 ,integration of services authorized4 ,sec4 #gaag4 ,student eligibility forms4 ,sec4 #gaah4 ,payments4 ,sec4 #gaai4 ,state educational agency review4 ,subpart #b--,special ,programs and ,projects ,to ,improve ,educational ,opportunities for ,indian ,children and ,youth ,sec4 #gaba4 ,improvement of educational opportunities for ,indian children and youth4 ,sec4 #gabb4 ,professional development for teachers and education professionals4 ,subpart #c--,national ,activities ,sec4 #gaca4 ,national research activities4 ,sec4 #gacb4 ,improvement of academic success for students through ,native ,american language4 ,sec4 #gacc4 ,improving ,state and tribal educational agency collaboration4 ,subpart #d--;,federal ,administration ,sec4 #gada4 ,national ,advisory ,council on ,indian ,education4 ,sec4 #gadb4 ,peer review4 ,sec4 #gadc4 ,preference for ,indian applicants4 ,sec4 #gadd4 ,minimum grant criteria4 ,subpart #e--;,definitions ,sec4 #gaea4 ,definitions4 ,part ,b--,native ,hawaiian ,education2 ,alaska ,native ,education ,subpart #a--,native ,hawaiian ,education ,sec4 #gbja4 ,short title4 ,sec4 #gbjb4 ,findings4 ,sec4 #gbjc4 ,purposes4 ,sec4 #gbjd4 ,native ,hawaiian ,education ,council4 ,sec4 #gbje4 ,program authorized4 ,sec4 #gbjf4 ,administrative provisions4 ,sec4 #gbjg4 ,definitions4 ,subpart #b--;,alaska ,native ,education ,sec4 #gcja4 ,short title4 ,sec4 #gcjb4 ,findings4 ,sec4 #gcjc4 ,purposes4 ,sec4 #gcjd4 ,program authorized4 ,sec4 #gcje4 ,administrative provisions4 ,sec4 #gcjf4 ,definitions4 ,,title ,,viii--,,impact ,,aid ,sec4 #hjja4 ,purpose4 ,sec4 #hjjb4 ,payments relating to ,federal acquisition of real property4 ,sec4 #hjjc4 ,payments for eligible federally connected children4 ,sec4 #hjjd4 ,policies and procedures relating to children residing on ,indian lands4 ,sec4 #hjje4 ,application for payments under sections #hjjb and #hjjc4 ,sec4 #hjjg4 ,construction4 ,sec4 #hjjh4 ,facilities4 ,sec4 #hjji4 ,state consideration of payments in providing ,state aid4 ,sec4 #hjaj4 ,federal administration4 ,sec4 #hjaa4 ,administrative hearings and judicial review4 ,sec4 #hjab4 ,forgiveness of overpayments4 ,sec4 #hjac4 ,definitions4 ,,title ,,ix--,,general ,,provisions ,part ,a--,definitions ,sec4 #iaja4 ,definitions4 ,sec4 #iajb4 ,applicability of title4 ,sec4 #iajc4 ,applicability to ,bureau of ,indian ,affairs operated schools4 ,part ,b--,flexibility in the use of ,administrative and ,other ,funds ,sec4 #ibja4 ,consolidation of ,state administrative funds for elementary and secondary education programs4 ,sec4 #ibjb4 ,single local educational agency ,states4 ,sec4 #ibjc4 ,consolidation of funds for local administration4 ,sec4 #ibjd4 ,consolidated set-aside for ,department of the ,interior funds4 ,part ,c--,coordination of ,programs2 ,consolidated ,state and ,local ,plans and ,applications ,sec4 #icja4 ,purposes4 ,sec4 #icjb4 ,optional consolidated ,state plans or applications4 ,sec4 #icjc4 ,consolidated reporting4 ,sec4 #icjd4 ,general applicability of ,state educational agency assurances4 ,sec4 #icje4 ,consolidated local plans or applications4 ,sec4 #icjf4 ,other general assurances4 ,part ,d--,waivers ,sec4 #idja4 ,waivers of statutory and regulatory requirements4 ,part ,e--,uniform ,provisions ,subpart #a--,private ,schools ,sec4 #ieja4 ,participation by private school children and teachers4 ,sec4 #iejb4 ,standards for by-pass4 ,sec4 #iejc4 ,complaint process for participation of private school children4 ,sec4 #iejd4 ,by-pass determination process4 ,sec4 #ieje4 ,prohibition against funds for religious worship or instruction4 ,sec4 #iejf4 ,private1 religious1 and home schools4 ,subpart #b--,other ,provisions ,sec4 #ieba4 ,maintenance of effort4 ,sec4 #iebb4 ,prohibition regarding ,state aid4 ,sec4 #iebc4 ,privacy of assessment results4 ,sec4 #iebd4 ,school prayer4 ,sec4 #iebe4 ,equal access to public school facilities4 ,sec4 #iebf4 ,general prohibitions4 ,sec4 #iebg4 ,prohibitions on ,federal ,government and use of ,federal funds4 ,sec4 #iebh4 ,armed ,forces recruiter access to students and student recruiting information4 ,sec4 #iebi4 ,prohibition on federally sponsored testing4 ,sec4 #iecj4 ,limitations on national testing or certification for teachers4 ,sec4 #ieca4 ,prohibition on nationwide database4 ,sec4 #iecb4 ,unsafe school choice option4 ,sec4 #iecc4 ,prohibition on discrimination4 ,sec4 #iecd4 ,civil rights4 ,sec4 #iece4 ,rulemaking4 ,sec4 #iecf4 ,severability4 ,sec4 #iecg4 ,geographic diversity4 ,subpart #c--,teacher ,liability ,protection ,sec4 #ieda4 ,short title4 ,sec4 #iedb4 ,purpose4 ,sec4 #iedc4 ,definitions4 ,sec4 #iedd4 ,applicability4 ,sec4 #iede4 ,preemption and election of ,state nonapplicability4 ,sec4 #iedf4 ,limitation on liability for teachers4 ,sec4 #iedg4 ,allocation of responsibility for noneconomic loss4 ,sec4 #iedh4 ,effective date4 ,part ,f--,evaluations ,sec4 #ifja4 ,evaluation authority4 ,part ,g--,miscellaneous ,provisions ,subpart #a--;,gun ,possession ,sec4 #igja4 ,gun-free requirements4 ,subpart #b--;,environmental ,tobacco ,smoke ,sec4 #igba4 ,short title4 ,sec4 #igbb4 ,definitions4 ,sec4 #igbc4 ,nonsmoking policy for children's services4 ,sec4 #igbd4 ,preemption4 4 #g4 ,authorization of appropriations ,the ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcja et seq47 is amended by inserting after section #b the following3 #c4 ,authorization of appropriations 7a7 ,local educational agency grants 7#a7 ,in general ,there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out part ,a of title ,i 7except for sections #aaaf7;g71 #aabe;,a1 #aacb1 and subpart #d of part ,a of such title7 such sums as may be necessary for fiscal year #bjad and each of the #d succeeding fiscal years4 7#b7 ,school improvement grants1 national activities1 and evaluation 7,a7 ,in general ,there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out section #aaaf7;g7 such sums as may be necessary for fiscal year #bjad and each of the #d succeeding fiscal years4 7,b7 ,reservation for national activities ,of the amounts appropriated under subparagraph 7,a7 for a fiscal year1 the ,secretary shall reserve not more than #b percent for the national activities described in section #aaaf7;f77#f74 7#c7 ,education finance incentive grant program ,there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out section #aabe;,a such sums as may be necessary for fiscal year #bjad and each of the #d succeeding fiscal years4 7#d7 ,centers of excellence in early childhood ,there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out section #aacb such sums as may be necessary for fiscal year #bjad and each of the #d succeeding fiscal years4 7b7 ,grants for ,state assessments and the national assessment of educational progress 7#a7 ,national assessment of educational progress ,for the purpose of administering the ,state assessments under the ,national ,assessment of ,educational ,progress1 there are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary for fiscal year #bjad and each of the #d succeeding fiscal years4 7#b7 ,state assessments and related activities ,for the purpose of carrying out assessment and related activities under subpart #d of part ,a of title ,i1 there are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary for fiscal year #bjad and each of the #d succeeding fiscal years4 7c7 ,pathways to college ,for the purposes of carrying out part ,b of title ,i1 ,pathways to ,college1 there are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary for fiscal year #bjad and each of the #d succeeding fiscal years4 7d7 ,education of migratory children ,for the purposes of carrying out part ,c of title ,i1 ,education of ,migratory ,children1 there are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary for fiscal year #bjad and each of the #d succeeding fiscal years4 7e7 ,neglected and delinquent ,for the purposes of carrying out part ,d of title ,i1 ,prevention and ,intervention ,programs for ,children and ,youth ,who ,are ,neglected1 ,delinquent1 or ,at-,risk1 there are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary for fiscal year #bjad and each of the #d succeeding fiscal years4 7f7 ,continuous improvement and support for teachers and principals 7#a7 ,in general ,for the purposes of carrying out subparts #a1 #b1 #c1 and #d of part ,a of title ,,ii1 there are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary for fiscal year #bjad and each of the #d succeeding fiscal years4 7#b7 ,principal recruitment and training ,for the purposes of carrying out subpart #e of part ,a of title ,,ii1 ,principal ,recruitment and ,training1 there are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary for fiscal year #bjad and each of the #d succeeding fiscal years4 7g7 ,teacher ,pathways to the ,classroom ,for the purposes of carrying out part ,b of title ,,ii1 ,teacher ,pathways to the ,classroom1 there are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary for fiscal year #bjad and each of the #d succeeding fiscal years4 7h7 ,teacher incentive fund ,for the purposes of carrying out part ,c of title ,,ii1 ,teacher ,incentive ,fund1 there are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary for fiscal year #bjad and each of the #d succeeding fiscal years4 7i7 ,achievement through ,technology and ,innovation ,for the purposes of carrying out part ,d of title ,,ii1 ,achievement through ,technology and ,innovation1 there are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary for fiscal year #bjad and each of the #d succeeding fiscal years4 7j7 ,english ,learners and ,immigrant ,students ,for the purposes of carrying out title ,,iii1 ,language and ,academic ,content ,instruction for ,english ,learners and ,immigrant ,students1 there are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary for fiscal year #bjad and each of the #d succeeding fiscal years4 7k7 ,improving ,literacy and ,student ,achievement 7#a7 ,improving literacy ,for the purposes of carrying out subpart #a of part ,a of title ,,iv1 ,improving ,literacy ,instruction1 there are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary for fiscal year #bjad and each of the #d succeeding fiscal years4 7#b7 ,effective school library programs ,for the purposes of carrying out subpart #b of part ,a of title ,,iv1 ,improving ,literacy and ,college and ,career ,readiness ,through ,effective ,school ,library ,programs1 there are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary for fiscal year #bjad and each of the #d succeeding fiscal years4 7l7 ,improving ,science1 ,technology1 ,engineering1 and ,mathematics ,instruction and ,student ,achievement ,for the purposes of carrying out part ,b of title ,,iv1 ,improving ,science1 ,technology1 ,engineering1 and ,mathematics ,instruction and ,student ,achievement1 there are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary for fiscal year #bjad and each of the #d succeeding fiscal years4 7m7 ,increasing ,access to a ,well-,rounded ,education and ,financial ,literacy ,for the purposes of carrying out part ,c of title ,,iv1 ,increasing ,access to a ,well-,rounded ,education and ,financial ,literacy1 there are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary for fiscal year #bjad and each of the #d succeeding fiscal years4 7n7 ,successful1 ,safe1 and ,healthy ,students ,for the purposes of carrying out part ,d of title ,,iv1 ,successful1 ,safe1 and ,healthy ,students1 there are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary for fiscal year #bjad and each of the #d succeeding fiscal years4 7o7 #bast ,century ,community ,learning ,centers ,for the purposes of carrying out part ,f of title ,,iv1 #bast ,century ,community ,learning ,centers1 there are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary for fiscal year #bjad and each of the #d succeeding fiscal years4 7p7 ,promise ,neighborhoods ,for the purposes of carrying out part ,g of title ,,iv1 ,promise ,neighborhoods1 there are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary for fiscal year #bjad and each of the #d succeeding fiscal years4 7q7 ,parent and ,family ,information and ,resource ,centers ,for the purposes of carrying out part ,h of title ,,iv1 ,parent and ,family ,information and ,resource ,centers1 there are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary for fiscal year #bjad and each of the #d succeeding fiscal years4 7r7 ,ready-to-,learn ,for the purposes of carrying out part ,i of title ,,iv1 ,ready-to-,learn1 there are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary for fiscal year #bjad and each of the #d succeeding fiscal years4 7s7 ,programs of national significance ,for the purposes of carrying out part ,i of title ,,iv1 ,programs of ,national ,significance1 there are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary for fiscal year #bjad and each of the #d succeeding fiscal years4 7t7 ,race to the ,top ,for the purposes of carrying out part ,a of title ,v1 ,race to the ,top1 there are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary for fiscal year #bjad and each of the #d succeeding fiscal years4 7u7 ,investing in ,innovation ,for the purposes of carrying out part ,b of title ,v1 ,investing in ,innovation1 there are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary for fiscal year #bjad and each of the #d succeeding fiscal years4 7v7 ,magnet ,schools ,assistance ,for the purposes of carrying out part ,c of title ,v1 ,magnet ,schools ,assistance1 there are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary for fiscal year #bjad and each of the #d succeeding fiscal years4 7w7 ,public charter schools ,for the purposes of carrying out part ,d of title ,v1 ,public ,charter ,schools1 there are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary for fiscal year #bjad and each of the #d succeeding fiscal years4 7x7 ,voluntary public school choice ,for the purposes of carrying out part ,e of title ,v1 ,voluntary ,public ,school ,choice1 there are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary for fiscal year #bjad and each of the #d succeeding fiscal years4 7y7 ,rural education achievement program ,for the purposes of carrying out part ,b of title ,,vi1 ,rural ,education ,achievement ,program1 there are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary for fiscal year #bjad and each of the #d succeeding fiscal years4 7z7 ,indian1 native hawaiian1 and ,alaska native education 7#a7 ,indian education and ,native ,hawaiian education ,for the purposes of carrying out part ,a and subpart #a of part ,b of title ,,vii1 ,indian ,education and ,native ,hawaiian ,education1 there are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary for fiscal year #bjad and each of the #d succeeding fiscal years4 7#b7 ,alaska ,native education ,there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out subpart #b of part ,b of title ,,vii1 ,alaska ,native ,education1 such sums as may be necessary for fiscal year #bjad and each of the #e succeeding fiscal years4 7aa7 ,impact aid ,for the purposes of carrying out title ,,viii1 ,impact ,aid1 there are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary for fiscal year #bjad and each of the #d succeeding fiscal years1 in accordance with the following3 7#a7 ,payments for ,federal acquisition of real property ,for the purpose of making payments under section #hjjb1 there are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary for fiscal year #bjad and each of the #d succeeding fiscal years4 7#b7 ,basic payments2 payments for heavily impacted local educational agencies ,for the purpose of making payments under section #hjjc7;b71 there are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary for fiscal year #bjad and each of the #d succeeding fiscal years4 7#c7 ,payments for children with disabilities ,for the purpose of making payments under section #hjjc7;d71 there are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary for fiscal year #bjad and each of the #d succeeding fiscal years4 7#d7 ,construction ,for the purpose of carrying out section #hjjg1 there are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary for fiscal year #bjad and each of the #d succeeding fiscal years4 7#e7 ,facilities maintenance ,for the purpose of carrying out section #hjjh1 there are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary for fiscal year #bjad and each of the #d succeeding fiscal years4 4 ,i ,college and career readiness for all students #ajja4 ,purpose ,section #ajja 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcja7 is amended to read as follows3 #ajja4 ,purpose ,the purpose of this title is to ensure every child has a fair1 equal1 and significant opportunity to obtain a high-quality education and graduate from high school ready for college1 career1 and citizenship4 ,this purpose can be accomplished by-- 7#a7 setting high expectations for children to develop deep content knowledge and the ability to use knowledge to think critically1 solve problems1 communicate effectively1 and collaborate with others1 in order to graduate1 from high school1 college and career ready2 7#b7 supporting high-quality teaching to continuously improve instruction and encourage new models of teaching and learning2 7#c7 focusing on increasing student achievement and closing achievement gaps2 7#d7 providing additional resources and supports to meet the needs of disadvantaged students1 including children from low-income families and those attending high-poverty schools1 ,english learners1 migratory children1 children with disabilities1 ,indian children1 and neglected or delinquent children2 7#e7 providing young children with greater access to high-quality early learning experiences to ensure they enter school ready to learn2 7#f7 removing barriers to1 and encouraging ,state and local innovation and leadership in1 education based on the evaluation of success and continuous improvement2 7#g7 removing barriers and promoting integration across all levels of education1 and across ,federal education programs2 7#h7 streamlining ,federal requirements to reduce burdens on ,states1 local educational agencies1 schools1 and educators2 and 7#i7 strengthening parental engagement and coordination of student1 family1 and community supports to promote student success4 4 #ajjb4 ,state reservations ,title ,i 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcja et seq47 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking sections #ajjb and #ajjc2 7#b7 by redesignating section #ajjd as section #ajjb2 and 7#c7 in section #ajjb 7as redesignated by paragraph 7#b77-- 7,a7 in the section heading1 by inserting and ,state accountability and support before the period at the end2 7,b7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 of subsection 7a7 as subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b71 respectively1 and by aligning the margins of such subparagraphs with the margins of subparagraph 7,a7 of section #aaaa7;a77#a72 7,c7 by redesignating subsection 7b7 as paragraph 7#b7 of subsection 7a71 and by aligning the margins of such paragraph with the margins of paragraph 7#a7 of section #aaaa7;a72 7,d7 by striking ,in general4--,except as provided in subsection 7b7 and inserting the following3 ,state administration4-- 7#a7 ,in general ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b7 2 7,e7 in subsection 7a77#b71 as redesignated by subparagraph 7,c71 by striking subsection 7a77#a7 and inserting paragraph 7#a77;,a72 and 7,f7 by adding at the end the following3 7b7 ,accountability and support 7#a7 ,in general ,each ,state may reserve not more than #f percent of the amount the ,state receives under subpart #b of part ,a to carry out paragraph 7#b7 and to carry out the ,state and local educational agency responsibilities under section #aaaf1 which may include carrying out a statewide system of technical assistance and support for local educational agencies and identifying and disseminating evidence-based practices4 7#b7 ,uses ,of the amount reserved under paragraph 7#a7 for any fiscal year1 the ,state educational agency-- 7,a7 shall use not less than #ij percent of that amount by allocating such sums directly to local educational agencies for activities required under section #aaaf2 or 7,b7 may1 with the approval of the local educational agency1 directly provide for such activities or arrange for their provision through other entities such as educational service agencies and external providers with expertise in using strategies based on scientifically valid research to improve teaching1 learning1 and schools4 7#c7 ,priority ,the ,state educational agency1 in allocating funds to local educational agencies under this subsection1 shall give priority to local educational agencies that-- 7,a7 serve the lowest-performing schools1 including schools identified as focus schools and priority schools under subsections 7c7 and 7d7 of section #aaaf2 7,b7 demonstrate the greatest need for such funds2 and 7,c7 demonstrate the strongest commitment to use the funds to enable the lowest-achieving schools to improve student achievement and outcomes through the use of evidence-based practices that are consistent with the evidence standards described in section #ebjc7;e74 7#d7 ,unused funds ,if1 after consultation with local educational agencies1 the ,state educational agency determines the amount of funds reserved to carry out this subsection is greater than the amount needed to provide the assistance described in this subsection1 the ,state educational agency shall allocate the excess amount to local educational agencies in accordance with-- 7,a7 the relative allocations the ,state educational agency made to those agencies for that fiscal year under subpart #b of part ,a2 or 7,b7 section #aabf7;c74 7#e7 ,special rule ,notwithstanding any other provision of this subsection1 the amount of funds reserved by the ,state educational agency under this subsection in any fiscal year shall not decrease the amount of funds each local educational agency receives under subpart #b of part ,a below the amount received by such local educational agency under such subpart for the preceding fiscal year4 7#f7 ,reporting ,each ,state educational agency shall make publicly available a list of those schools that have received funds or services pursuant to this subsection and the percentage of students from each such school from families with incomes below the poverty line4 4 ,a ,improving the academic achievement of the disadvantaged #aaaa4 ,state and local requirements ,section #aaaa 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcja7 is amended to read as follows3 #aaaa4 ,state and local requirements 7a7 ,academic standards1 academic assessments1 and accountability requirements 7#a7 ,requirements for college and career ready ,state standards ,in order to receive a grant under this part1 each ,state shall demonstrate the ,state meets the following requirements3 7,a7 ,college and career ready aligned standards for reading or language arts and mathematics 7i7 ,in general ,the ,state shall-- 7,i7 not later than ,december #ca1 #bjad1 adopt college and career ready academic content standards in reading or language arts and mathematics that meet the requirements of clauses 7ii7 and 7iii72 and 7,,ii7 not later than the beginning of the #bjae-bjaf school year1 adopt college and career ready student academic achievement standards in reading or language arts and mathematics that meet the requirements of clauses 7ii7 and 7iv74 7ii7 ,alignment of college and career ready standards ,each ,state plan shall demonstrate the ,state has adopted college and career ready academic content standards and college and career ready student academic achievement standards aligned with-- 7,i7 credit-bearing academic coursework1 without the need for remediation1 at public institutions of higher education in the ,state2 and 7,,ii7 relevant ,state career and technical education standards and the ,state performance measures identified in the ,state plan under section #aac7;b7 of the ,carl ,d4 ,perkins ,career and ,technical ,education ,act of #bjjf2 and 7,,iii7 7aa7 appropriate career skills2 or 7bb7 standards that are ,state-developed and voluntarily adopted by a significant number of ,states4 7iii7 ,requirements for academic content standards ,college and career ready academic content standards shall-- 7,i7 be used by the ,state1 and by local educational agencies1 public elementary schools1 and public secondary schools in the ,state1 to carry out the requirements of this part2 7,,ii7 be the same standards that the ,state applies to all public elementary and secondary schools and students in the ,state2 7,,iii7 include the same knowledge1 skills1 and levels of achievement expected of all elementary and secondary school students in the ,state2 and 7,,iv7 be evidence-based and include rigorous content and skills1 such as critical thinking1 problem solving1 and communication skills4 7iv7 ,requirements for student academic achievement standards ,college and career ready student academic achievement standards for a subject shall-- 7,i7 be aligned with the ,state's academic content standards described in clause 7iii72 and 7,,ii7 establish the level of performance expected for each grade level that demonstrates the student has mastered the material in the ,state academic content standards for that grade4 7,b7 ,science standards ,a ,state-- 7i7 shall demonstrate that the ,state has adopted1 by not later than ,december #ca1 #bjad1 statewide academic content standards and student academic achievement standards in science that are aligned with the knowledge and skills needed to be college and career ready1 as described in subparagraph 7,a77ii72 and 7ii7 may choose to use such standards as part of the ,state's accountability system under paragraph 7#c71 if such standards meet the requirements of clauses 7ii7 through 7iv7 of subparagraph 7,a74 7,c7 ,standards for other subjects ,if a ,state adopts high-quality academic content standards and student academic achievement standards in subjects other than reading or language arts1 mathematics1 and science1 such ,state may choose to use such standards as part of the ,state's accountability system1 consistent with section #aaaf4 7,d7 ,alternate academic achievement standards for students with the most significant cognitive disabilities 7i7 ,in general ,the ,state may1 through a documented and validated standards-setting process1 adopt alternate academic achievement standards in any subject included in the ,state's accountability system under paragraph 7#c7 for students with the most significant cognitive disabilities1 if-- 7,i7 the determination about whether the achievement of an individual student should be measured against such standards is made separately for each student in each subject being assessed2 7,,ii7 all students who use such alternate academic achievement standards in a subject are assessed using the alternate assessments for such subject described in paragraph 7#b77;,e72 and 7,,iii7 such alternate academic achievement standards-- 7aa7 are aligned with the ,state college and career ready academic content standards2 7bb7 provide access to the general curriculum and the student academic achievement standards2 and 7cc7 reflect professional judgment as to the highest possible standards achievable by such student4 7ii7 ,prohibition on any other alternate or modified standards ,a ,state shall not develop1 or implement for use1 under this part any alternate or modified academic achievement standards for students who are children with disabilities that are not alternate academic achievement standards that meet the requirements of clause 7i74 7,e7 ,english language proficiency standards ,a ,state shall1 not later than ,december #ca1 #bjae1 adopt high-quality ,english language proficiency standards that-- 7i7 are aligned with the ,state's academic content standards in reading or language arts under subparagraph 7,a7 so that achieving ,english language proficiency1 as measured by the ,state's ,english language proficiency standards1 indicates a sufficient knowledge of ,english to allow the ,state to validly and reliably measure the student's achievement on the ,state's reading or language arts student academic achievement standards with no interventions designed to support ,english learners specifically2 7ii7 ensure proficiency in ,english for each of the domains of speaking1 listening1 reading1 and writing2 7iii7 identify not less than #d levels of ,english proficiency2 7iv7 address the different proficiency levels of ,english learners and set high expectations regarding academic achievement and linguistic proficiency for ,english learners at all levels of proficiency2 7v7 are updated1 not later than #a year after the ,state adopts any new academic content standards in reading or language arts under this paragraph1 in order to align the ,english language proficiency standards with the new content standards2 and 7vi7 support teachers as teachers enhance instruction to support ,english learners4 7,f7 ,early learning guidelines and early grade standards ,a ,state that uses funds provided under this part to support early childhood education shall provide an assurance that1 not later than ,december #ca1 #bjae1 the ,state will establish1 or certify the existence of1 early learning guidelines and early grade standards in accordance with the following3 7i7 ,early learning guidelines ,in consultation with the ,state ,advisory ,council on ,early ,childhood ,education and ,care1 the lead agency designated under section #feh;,d of the ,child ,care and ,development ,block ,grant ,act of #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #iheh et seq471 and the ,state educational agency1 the ,state shall complete a review1 and revise or create1 as necessary1 the ,state's early learning guidelines for young children in order to promote developmentally appropriate1 high-quality programs4 ,such guidelines shall-- 7,i7 address each of the age groups of infants1 toddlers1 and preschool-aged children2 7,,ii7 be developed1 as appropriate1 in all domains of child development and learning 7including language1 literacy1 mathematics1 creative arts1 science1 social studies1 social and emotional development1 approaches to learning1 and physical and health development7 for each age group2 7,,iii7 reflect research and evidence-based developmental and learning expectations1 including the foundation for and progression in how children develop and learn the requisite skills and content from one stage into the next1 including what young children should know and be able to do2 7,,iv7 address the cultural and linguistic diversity and the diverse abilities of young children1 including infants1 toddlers1 and preschoolers with disabilities2 7,v7 inform teaching practices1 improve professional development1 and support high-quality services in early childhood education programs2 7,,vi7 be made publicly available1 including through electronic means2 and 7,,vii7 for pre-school age children1 appropriately assist in the transition of such children to kindergarten4 7ii7 ,early grade standards ,in consultation with the ,state ,advisory ,council on ,early ,childhood ,education and ,care1 the lead agency designated under section #feh;,d of the ,child ,care and ,development ,block ,grant of #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #iheh et seq471 and the ,state educational agency1 the ,state shall establish or review and revise1 as needed1 standards for kindergarten through grade #c aligned with the college and career ready academic content and student academic achievement standards described in subsection 7a77#a77;,a7 to ensure that such standards-- 7,i7 are developed in all domains of child development and learning 7including cognitive1 language1 literacy1 mathematics1 creative arts1 science1 social studies1 social and emotional development1 physical development and health1 and approaches to learning72 7,,ii7 reflect research and evidence-based development and learning expectations for each level and address cultural1 linguistic1 and ability-level diversity2 and 7,,iii7 across grade levels1 reflect progression in how children develop and learn the requisite skills and content from earlier grades forward1 including preschool4 7,g7 ,existing standards ,nothing in this part shall prohibit a ,state from revising1 consistent with this section1 any standard adopted under this part before1 on1 or after the date of enactment of the ,strengthening ,america's ,schools ,act of #bjac4 7,h7 ,construction ,nothing in this section shall be construed to authorize the ,secretary or other officer or employee of the ,federal ,government to mandate1 direct1 or control a ,state's college and career ready academic content or student academic achievement standards under subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,academic assessments 7,a7 ,state assessments ,the ,state shall1 beginning not later than the beginning of the #bjae-bjaf school year1 adopt and implement statewide assessments that-- 7i7 include statewide assessments in reading or language arts1 and mathematics1 annually for grades #c through #h and not less frequently than once during grades #aj through #ab1 that-- 7,i7 are aligned with the ,state's academic content standards in such subjects under paragraph 7#a77;,a72 7,,ii7 are administered to all public elementary and secondary school students in the ,state2 7,,iii7 measure the individual academic achievement of a student2 7,,iv7 assess the student's academic achievement based on the ,state's student academic achievement standards in the subject in order to measure-- 7aa7 whether the student is performing at the student's grade level2 and 7bb7 the specific grade level at which the student is performing in the subject2 7,v7 measure individual student academic growth1 including a measurement of the number of years of academic growth each student attains each year2 and 7,,vi7 may1 at the ,state's choosing-- 7aa7 be administered through a single summative assessment each year2 or 7bb7 be administered through multiple statewide assessments during the course of the year if the ,state can demonstrate to the ,secretary's satisfaction the results of these multiple assessments1 taken in their totality1 provide a summative score that provides valid and reliable information on individual student academic growth1 as described in subclause 7,v72 7ii7 include statewide assessments in science1 not less than once during each of the grade spans of grades #c through #e1 #f through #i1 and #aj through #ab1 that-- 7,i7 assess the student's academic achievement based on the ,state's student academic achievement standards in science in order to measure-- 7aa7 whether the student is performing at the student's grade level2 and 7bb7 the specific grade level at which the student is performing in the subject2 7,,ii7 measure individual student academic growth1 including a measurement of the number of years of academic growth each student attains each year2 and 7iii7 include the ,english language proficiency assessments and any alternate assessments described in subparagraphs 7,d7 and 7,e71 respectively2 and 7iv7 at the discretion of the ,state1 measure the proficiency of students in the other academic subjects for which the ,state has adopted academic content standards and student academic achievement standards under paragraph 7#a77;,c74 7,b7 ,requirements for assessments ,the assessments administered under this paragraph shall-- 7i7 be the same academic assessments used to measure the achievement of all students1 although the individual assessment items administered to a student in order to determine the specific grade level at which a student is performing may vary2 7ii7 be used only for purposes for which such assessments are valid and reliable1 and be consistent with relevant1 nationally recognized professional and technical standards2 7iii7 be used only if the ,state educational agency provides to the ,secretary evidence that the assessments used are of adequate technical quality for each purpose required under this ,act and are consistent with the requirements of this section1 which evidence the ,secretary may make public2 7iv7 involve multiple up-to-date measures of student academic achievement1 including measures that-- 7,i7 assess the full range of academic content and student academic achievement standards under section #aaaa7;a77#a7 that students are expected to master2 7,,ii7 measure students' mastery of content knowledge and their ability to use knowledge to think critically and solve problems1 and to communicate effectively2 and 7,,iii7 may be partially delivered in the form of portfolios1 projects1 or extended performance tasks2 7v7 provide for-- 7,i7 the participation in such assessments of all students2 7,,ii7 the inclusion of ,english learners1 who shall be assessed in a valid and reliable manner and provided reasonable accommodations on assessments administered to such students under this paragraph1 including1 to the extent practicable1 assessments in the language and form most likely to yield accurate data on what such students know and can do in academic content areas1 until such students have achieved ,english language proficiency as determined under subparagraph 7,d71 except that the ,state may exempt any ,english learner at the lowest levels of ,english language proficiency from the reading or language arts assessment for not more than #b years following the date of the student being identified as an ,english learner2 7vi7 shall-- 7,i7 incorporate the principles of universal design1 as defined in section #c7;a7 of the ,assistive ,technology ,act of #aiih 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #cjjb7;a771 to allow for the greatest possible access for all students2 7,,ii7 provide for the reasonable adaptations for children with disabilities necessary to measure the academic achievement of such children in a subject1 relative to the ,state academic content standards and ,state student academic achievement standards under paragraph 7#a7 for such subject2 7,,iii7 provide for the valid and reliable accommodations for children with disabilities necessary to measure the academic achievement of such children in a subject1 relative to the ,state academic content standards and ,state student academic achievement standards under paragraph 7#a7 for such subject2 and 7,,iv7 assess children with disabilities using the same1 unmodified academic content standards used to measure children without disabilities in the same grade level1 except in the case of alternate assessments administered in accordance with subparagraph 7,e72 7vii7 notwithstanding clause 7v77,,ii71 include the academic assessment 7using tests written in ,english7 of reading or language arts of any student who has attended school in the ,united ,states 7not including ,puerto ,rico7 for #c or more consecutive school years1 except that1 if the local educational agency determines1 on a case-by-case individual basis1 that academic assessments in another language or form would likely yield more accurate and reliable information on what such student knows and can do1 the local educational agency may make a determination to assess such student in the appropriate language other than ,english for a period that does not exceed #b additional consecutive years1 if such student has not yet reached a level of ,english language proficiency sufficient to yield valid and reliable information on what such student knows and can do on tests 7written in ,english7 of reading or language arts2 7viii7 include students who have attended schools in a local educational agency for a full academic year but have not attended a single school for a full academic year1 except the performance of students who have attended more than #a school in the local educational agency in any academic year shall be used only in determining the progress of the local educational agency2 7ix7 produce individual student interpretive1 descriptive1 and diagnostic reports that-- 7,i7 allow parents1 teachers1 and principals to understand and address the specific academic needs of students and include information regarding achievement on the academic assessments aligned with ,state academic achievement standards2 and 7,,ii7 are provided to parents1 teachers1 and principals as soon as is practicably possible after the assessment is given1 in an understandable and uniform format1 and to the extent practicable1 in a language that parents can understand2 7x7 enable results to be disaggregated within the ,state1 local educational agency1 and school by gender1 each major racial and ethnic group1 ,english proficiency status1 migrant status1 status as a student with a disability1 and economically disadvantaged status1 except that disaggregation shall not be required for any subgroup that would include #ae or less students1 so as to not reveal personally identifiable information about an individual student2 7xi7 be consistent with widely accepted professional testing standards and objectively measure academic achievement1 knowledge1 and skills2 7xii7 enable itemized score analyses to be produced and reported1 consistent with clause 7ii71 to local educational agencies and schools1 so that parents1 teachers1 principals1 and administrators can interpret and address the specific academic needs of students as indicated by the students' achievement on assessment items2 7xiii7 produce student achievement and other student data that can be used to inform determinations of individual principal and teacher effectiveness for purposes of evaluation and for determining the needs of principals and teachers for professional development and support2 7xiv7 be administered to not less than #ie percent of all students1 and not less than #ie percent of each subgroup of students described in clause 7x71 who are enrolled in the school2 and 7xv7 in the case of digital assessments or any digital assessment content that is adopted1 procured1 purchased1 or developed for the assessments1 incorporate the principles of universal design1 as defined in section #c7;a7 of the ,assistive ,technology ,act of #aiih 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #cjjb7;a77 and be interoperable and accessible for all students1 including students who are children with disabilities4 7,c7 ,languages of assessments ,the ,state shall identify the languages other than ,english that are present in the participating student population in the ,state and indicate1 in the ,state's plan under subsection 7b71 the languages for which yearly student academic assessments included in the ,state's accountability system under paragraph 7#c7 are not available and are needed4 ,the ,state shall make every effort to develop assessments in such languages and may request assistance from the ,secretary if linguistically accessible academic assessments are needed4 ,upon request1 the ,secretary shall assist with the identification of appropriate academic assessments in such languages1 but shall not mandate a specific academic assessment or mode of instruction4 7,d7 ,assessments of ,english language proficiency 7i7 ,in general ,each ,state plan shall demonstrate that local educational agencies in the ,state will1 not later than the beginning of the #bjae-bjaf school year1 provide for the annual assessment of ,english language proficiency of all ,english learners in the schools served by the ,state educational agency4 7ii7 ,requirements ,the ,english language proficiency assessment described in clause 7i7 shall-- 7,i7 be aligned with the ,state's ,english language proficiency standards under paragraph 7#a77;,e72 7,,ii7 be designed to measure1 in a valid and reliable manner1 student progress toward1 and attainment of1 ,english language proficiency2 7,,iii7 reflect the academic language that is required for success on the ,state's academic assessments1 consistent with paragraph 7#a77;,e77iv72 and 7,,iv7 measure each student's progress in achieving the levels of ,english proficiency established under the ,state ,english language proficiency standards1 as described in paragraph 7#a77;,d77iii74 7,e7 ,alternate assessments for students with the most significant cognitive disabilities ,a ,state may provide alternate assessments that are aligned with alternate academic achievement standards described in paragraph 7#a77;,d7 for students with the most significant cognitive disabilities1 if the ,state-- 7i7 ensures that for each subject1 the total number of students in each grade level assessed in such subject using the alternate assessments does not exceed #a percent of the total number of all students in such grade level in the ,state who are assessed in such subject2 7ii7 establishes and monitors implementation of clear and appropriate guidelines for individualized education program teams 7as defined in section #fad7;d77#a77;,b7 of the ,individuals with ,disabilities ,education ,act7 to apply in determining1 on a subject-by-subject basis1 when a child's significant cognitive disability justifies assessment based on alternate academic achievement standards2 7iii7 ensures that parents of the students whom the ,state plans to assess using alternate assessments are involved in the decision that their child's academic achievement will be measured against alternate academic achievement standards1 consistent with section #fad7;d77#a77;,a77i77,,vi77bb7 of the ,individuals with ,disabilities ,education ,act1 and are informed whether participation in such assessment may preclude the student from completing the requirements for a regular secondary school diploma1 as determined by the ,state2 7iv7 provides evidence that students with the most significant cognitive disabilities are1 to the maximum extent practicable1 included in the general curriculum and in assessments aligned with such curriculum1 as described in section #fja7;c77#e77;,a7 of the ,individuals with ,disabilities ,education ,act2 7v7 certifies1 consistent with section #fab7;a77#af77;,a7 of the ,individuals with ,disabilities ,education ,act1 the ,state's regular academic assessments described in subparagraphs 7,a71 7,c71 and 7,d7 are universally designed to be accessible to students1 including students with sensory1 physical1 and intellectual disabilities1 through the provision of reasonable adaptations and valid and reliable accommodations that produce valid results2 7vi7 develops1 disseminates information about1 makes available1 and promotes the use of reasonable adaptations and valid and reliable accommodations to increase the number of students with the most significant cognitive disabilities participating in grade-level academic instruction and assessments aligned with grade-level academic standards1 and promotes the use of appropriate accommodations to increase the number of students with the most significant cognitive disabilities who are tested against grade-level academic achievement standards2 7vii7 takes steps to ensure regular and special education teachers and other appropriate staff know how to administer assessments1 including how to make appropriate use of reasonable adaptations and valid and reliable accommodations for such assessments1 for students with the most significant cognitive disabilities2 and 7viii7 requires separate determinations about whether a student should be assessed using an alternate assessment for each subject assessed4 7,f7 ,computer adaptive assessment ,a ,state may develop and administer computer adaptive assessments as the assessments required under subparagraph 7,a74 ,if a ,state develops and administers a computer adaptive assessment for such purposes1 the assessment shall meet the requirements of this paragraph4 7,g7 ,reducing duplicative assessment ,the ,state shall-- 7i7 include1 in the ,state plan under subsection 7b71 a description of how the ,state will regularly analyze assessment and accommodations practice and use1 and reduce duplicative assessment where appropriate2 and 7ii7 ensure that the local educational agencies report1 as required in subsection 7d71 regarding the assessments required by ,federal1 ,state1 and local laws1 regulations1 or policies4 7#c7 ,state-designed accountability systems 7,a7 ,accountability system ,each ,state shall1 not later than the beginning of the #bjad-bjae school year1 demonstrate the ,state educational agency has developed and is implementing a single1 statewide accountability system that-- 7i7 annually measures and reports on the achievement and academic growth of students in all public elementary schools and secondary schools and local educational agencies in the ,state1 in accordance with subparagraph 7,b72 7ii7 differentiates all local educational agencies and all schools in the ,state according to academic achievement and student academic growth1 ,english language proficiency and growth for ,english learners1 and1 for high schools1 graduation rates1 for all students and for each subgroup described in paragraph 7#b77;,b77x72 7iii7 expects the continuous improvement of all public schools in the ,state in the academic achievement and academic growth of all students1 including the subgroups of students described in subparagraph 7,d71 and establishes ambitious and achievable annual performance targets in accordance with subparagraph 7,c72 7iv7 annually identifies schools that need supports and interventions to prepare college and career ready students2 7v7 provides for the improvement1 through supports and interventions that address student needs1 of all local educational agencies with schools not identified under section #aaaf7;d7 that are not meeting performance targets for subgroups described in subparagraph 7,d72 7vi7 develops the capacity of local educational agencies and schools to effectively educate their students and continuously improve2 7vii7 recognizes1 and encourages other local educational agencies to replicate1 the practices of local educational agencies and schools that are successful in effecting significant student achievement or student academic growth2 and 7viii7 meets the requirements of section #aaaf4 7,b7 ,measurement of achievement and academic growth 7i7 ,in general ,the ,state accountability system shall measure student achievement and academic growth toward the college and career ready academic content and student academic achievement standards under paragraph 7#a7 by annually measuring and reporting on1 in the aggregate and for each subgroup described in subparagraph 7,d7-- 7,i7 the number and percentage of students who are in each category described in clause 7ii71 for each grade and subject covered by an academic assessment included in the accountability system1 based on the ,state academic assessments for the subject2 and 7,,ii7 for each such category of students-- 7aa7 the number and percentage of students for each grade and subject who are meeting or exceeding the ,state student academic achievement standards or are achieving sufficient academic growth1 as described in clause 7iii72 and 7bb7 the number and percentage of students for each grade and subject who have not achieved sufficient academic growth1 as described in such clause4 7ii7 ,categories of students ,the ,state educational agency shall establish not less than #c categories of students1 which shall include the following3 7,i7 ,a category consisting of students who are meeting or exceeding the ,state student academic achievement standards under paragraph 7#a7 in a subject for the students' grade level1 as determined based on the ,state academic assessments under paragraph 7#b74 7,,ii7 ,a category consisting of students whose proficiency in a subject is below grade level and who are achieving sufficient academic growth1 as described in clause 7iii74 7,,iii7 ,a category of students whose proficiency in a subject is below grade level and who are not achieving sufficient academic growth1 as described in clause 7iii74 7iii7 ,sufficient academic growth ,for purposes of this section1 sufficient academic growth for a student means-- 7,i7 a rate of academic growth1 based on a comparison of the student's performance on the most recent ,state academic assessment with the preceding ,state academic assessment or combination of preceding ,state academic assessments1 is such that the student will be performing at or above grade level within #c years2 7,,ii7 a rate of academic growth1 based on a comparison of the student's performance on the most recent ,state academic assessment with the preceding ,state academic assessment or combination of preceding ,state academic assessments1 is such that the student will be performing at or above grade level by the end of the grade span of which1 for purposes of this section1 shall be the grade spans of grades #c through #e1 #f through #h1 and #i through #ab2 or 7,,iii7 another aggressive academic growth model approved by the ,secretary that supports the ,state educational agency performance targets under subparagraph 7,c74 7,c7 ,performance targets 7i7 ,in general ,each ,state shall establish1 after requesting and receiving input from the local educational agencies of the ,state1 ambitious and achievable annual performance targets for the ,state1 for local educational agencies in the ,state1 and for public elementary schools and secondary schools1 for each subject and grade level assessed under paragraph 7#b71 that-- 7,i7 are adopted from the waiver agreement entered into with the ,secretary through the authority under section #idja before the date of enactment of the ,strengthening ,america's ,schools ,act of #bjac2 7,,ii7 subject to approval by the ,secretary-- 7aa7 sets a goal for every public school to meet the achievement level of the highest-performing #aj percent of schools in the ,state as of the date of the application submission1 based on the percentage of students meeting or exceeding the ,state academic content and student academic achievement standards2 7bb7 requires annual progress toward that goal for all students1 including all subgroups of students consistent with section #aaaa7;a77#c77;,d71 within a specified reasonable time period2 and 7cc7 ensures accelerated progress for the subgroups of students that start with the lowest levels of student achievement2 or 7,,iii7 are equally ambitious to the performance targets described in subclauses 7,i7 and 7,,ii7 and are approved by the ,secretary4 7ii7 ,performance areas ,the performance targets required under this subparagraph shall include targets for-- 7,i7 student proficiency1 as described in subparagraph 7,b77ii77,i72 7,,ii7 student academic growth1 as determined in accordance with subparagraph 7,b72 7,,iii7 ,english language proficiency for ,english learners1 as measured by the number of students who are on track to achieving ,english proficiency1 as described in paragraph 7#a77;,d7 7i71 by not later than #e years after being identified as ,english learners2 and 7,,iv7 for high schools1 high school graduation rates4 7iii7 ,baselines ,each ,state shall use student performance on the ,state's academic assessments used for purposes of receiving funds under this subpart and subpart #b for the #bjad-bjae school year as the baseline for the performance targets1 subject to paragraph 7#e77;,b77iv7 and subsection 7b77#c77;,c74 7iv7 ,additional measures and performance targets ,a ,state may develop other measures and performance targets to provide school personnel1 parents1 and community members with information about the effectiveness of schools in closing performance gaps among subgroups and bringing all students to proficiency1 except that any such measure shall not classify individuals who have not attained a high school diploma but have earned a recognized equivalent of such diploma as graduating from high school4 7,d7 ,subgroups of students ,the subgroups described in this subparagraph shall be obtained by disaggregating students enrolled in a school by each major racial and ethnic group1 ,english proficiency status1 status as a child with a disability1 and economically disadvantaged status1 except that a school shall not be required to disaggregate for any subgroup that includes #ae or less students if such disaggregation would result in the disclosure of personally identifiable information4 7,e7 ,subjects covered ,the ,state shall include in the accountability system the subjects of reading or language arts and mathematics1 and may include science and any other subject that the ,state chooses through its ,state plan1 if the ,state has adopted academic content standards and student academic achievement standards under paragraph 7#a77;,c7 and assessments under paragraph 7#b77;,b7 for the subject4 7,f7 ,accountability for charter schools ,the accountability provisions under this ,act shall be overseen for public charter schools in accordance with ,state charter school law4 7,g7 ,students with the most significant cognitive disabilities ,in determining the percentage of students who are meeting or exceeding the ,state student academic achievement standards or are achieving sufficient academic growth as described in subparagraph 7,b77iii71 for a subject for any purpose under this section or section #aaaf or #aaca1 a ,state educational agency may include1 for all schools in the ,state1 the performance of the ,state's students with the most significant cognitive disabilities on alternate assessments as described in paragraph 7#b77;,e7 in the subjects included in the ,state's accountability system1 consistent with the #a percent limitation of subsection 7a77#b77;,e77i74 7#d7 ,voluntary partnerships ,a ,state may enter into a voluntary partnership with another ,state to develop and implement the academic assessments1 academic content standards1 and student academic achievement standards required under this section4 7#e7 ,transition provisions 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall take such steps as are necessary to provide for the orderly transition between the accountability systems required under subsection 7b77#b71 as such section was in effect on the day before the date of enactment of the ,strengthening ,america's ,schools ,act of #bjac1 and the new accountability systems required under this subsection1 including the transition steps described in subparagraph 7,b74 7,b7 ,transition steps ,to enable the successful transition to the provisions of this part1 as amended by the ,strengthening ,america's ,schools ,act of #bjac1 each ,state educational agency receiving funds under this part shall-- 7i7 beginning upon the date of enactment of the ,strengthening ,america's ,schools ,act of #bjac-- 7,i7 administer assessments1 as required under paragraph 7#b71 as amended by such ,act1 that measure and assess the college and career ready academic content standards and student academic achievement standards described in paragraph 7#a71 as amended by such ,act2 and 7,,ii7 with respect to any reporting provision under this part that requires the disaggregation of students1 carry out such requirement unless the number of students in such subgroup is less than #ae2 7ii7 during the transition period1 continue all interventions1 services1 and activities required under section #aaaf7;b71 as in effect on the day before the date of enactment of such ,act1 for schools identified for corrective action under such section #aaaf7;b77#g72 7iii7 after #b years of using the assessments described in clause 7i77,i71 establish a new baseline1 as described in paragraph 7#c77;,c71 using the new assessment data2 and 7iv7 implement sections #aaaa and #aaaf1 as amended by such ,act1 except that the ,state shall not be required to identify proficiency gaps1 focus schools1 or priority schools under subsection7b71 7c71 or 7d7 of section #aaaf until #b full school years after the date of enactment of such ,act4 7,c7 ,end of transition ,the transition to the requirements of this part1 as amended by the ,strengthening ,america's ,schools ,act of #bjac1 shall be completed by not later than #b years after the date of enactment of such ,act4 7b7 ,state plans 7#a7 ,in general ,for any ,state desiring to receive a grant under this part1 the ,state educational agency shall submit to the ,secretary a plan1 developed by the ,state educational agency in consultation with local educational agencies1 teachers1 principals1 specialized instructional support personnel1 administrators1 other staff1 representatives of ,indian tribes located in the ,state1 and parents1 that-- 7,a7 demonstrates the ,state's compliance with this section2 7,b7 is coordinated with the ,state plans required by other programs under this ,act1 the ,individuals with ,disabilities ,education ,act1 the ,rehabilitation ,act of #aigc 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #gja et seq471 the ,carl ,d4 ,perkins ,career and ,technical ,education ,act of #bjjf1 the ,head ,start ,act1 the ,child ,care and ,development ,block ,grant ,act of #aiij1 and the ,adult ,education and ,family ,literacy ,act1 and activities under title ,,ix of the ,educational ,amendments of #aigb2 7,c7 provides an assurance the ,state will continue to administer the academic assessments required under paragraphs 7#c77;,a7 and 7#g7 of this subsection1 as such paragraphs were in effect on the day before the date of enactment of the ,strengthening ,america's ,schools ,act of #bjac1 and to include the results of such assessments in the ,state's accountability system1 until the ,state has implemented the assessments required under subsection 7a77#b72 7,d7 provides an assurance the ,state will participate in the biennial ,state academic assessments of grade #d and grade #h reading and mathematics under the ,national ,assessment of ,educational ,progress carried out under section #cjc7;b77#b7 of the ,national ,assessment of ,educational ,progress ,authorization ,act if the ,secretary pays the costs of administering such assessments2 7,e7 describes the ,state accountability system under subsection 7a77#c7 and the ,state's plan for blue ribbon schools under section #aaca 7if the ,state chooses to carry out such section72 7,f7 describes the process the ,state will utilize to review local educational agency plans submitted pursuant to section #aaab1 including the parent and family engagement plan described in section #aaah and other provisions related to parent and family engagement2 7,g7 describes the support the ,state will provide to local educational agencies for the education of homeless children and youths1 and how the ,state will comply with the requirements of subtitle ,b of title ,,vii of the ,mc,kinney-,vento ,homeless ,assistance ,act2 7,h7 describes how the ,state educational agency has involved the committee of practitioners established under section #afjc7;b7 in developing the plan and monitoring its implementation2 7,i7 describes how the ,state educational agency will coordinate with the ,state ,advisory ,council on ,early ,childhood ,education and ,care1 as appropriate2 7,j7 7i7 if the ,state funds full-day kindergarten programs but does not provide access to such programs for all children eligible to attend kindergarten in the ,state1 describes how the ,state plans to increase the number of students in the ,state who are enrolled in full-day kindergarten and a strategy to implement such a plan2 and 7ii7 if the ,state provides funding for kindergarten programs but does not fund full-day kindergarten programs1 describes how the ,state plans to establish such programs to extend and strengthen the educational continuum for children entering elementary school2 7,k7 provides an assurance that the ,state-- 7i7 has established a longitudinal data system that includes all elements described in section #fdja7;e77#b77;,d7 of the ,america ,,competes ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ihga71 by the date required under the terms for the allocation received by the ,state through the ,state ,fiscal ,stabilization ,fund under section #adjja of the ,american ,recovery and ,reinvestment ,act of #bjji 7,public ,law #aaa-e1 #abc ,stat4 #bgi72 or 7ii7 if the ,state was not subject to any such requirement1 that the ,state will establish such a system by a date approved the ,secretary2 7,l7 describes how the ,state and ,state educational agency will comply with the requirements of section #aeja1 and the ,state's plan to ensure such compliance2 7,m7 in the case of a ,state that proposes to use funds under this part to support positive behavioral interventions and supports1 describes how the ,state educational agency will-- 7i7 assist local educational agencies in implementing positive behavioral interventions and supports in schools served by the local educational agency throughout the whole school2 7ii7 provide technical assistance and training to local educational agencies to improve and support the development1 implementation1 and coordination of comprehensive positive behavioral interventions and supports carried out under this ,act with activities carried out under the ,individuals with ,disabilities ,education ,act2 7iii7 in coordination with local educational agencies and schools1 implement positive1 preventative approaches to school discipline to promote a positive school climate for all students and reduce recidivism of re-entering youth offenders and disconnected youth2 and 7iv7 evaluate the effects of providing positive behavioral interventions and supports for all students1 including improvement of the learning environment1 academic achievement1 disciplinary problems such as incidents of suspensions1 expulsions1 referrals to law enforcement1 and other actions that remove students from instruction1 and any other effects the ,state chooses to evaluate2 7,n7 in the case of a ,state that proposes to use funds under this part to support early intervening services1 describes how the ,state educational agency will-- 7i7 assist local educational agencies in implementing early intervening services in schools served by the local educational agency to reduce the need to label children as children with disabilities in order to address the learning and behavioral needs of such children2 7ii7 provide technical assistance and training to local educational agencies to improve coordination of early intervening services provided under this ,act with early intervening services carried out under the ,individuals with ,disabilities ,education ,act2 and 7iii7 evaluate the effects of providing early intervening services2 7,o7 describes how the ,state will assist local educational agencies in identifying gifted and talented students1 including high-ability students who have not previously been formally identified for gifted education services1 and implement educational approaches at the elementary school and secondary school levels to support the learning needs of gifted and talented students to ensure that such students make appropriate learning gains1 such as early entrance to kindergarten1 enrichment1 acceleration1 curriculum compacting1 and dual enrollment in secondary school and postsecondary education2 7,p7 describes how the ,state educational agency will-- 7i7 reduce suspensions1 expulsions1 referrals to law enforcement1 and other disciplinary actions that remove students from instruction2 7ii7 facilitate1 to the extent practicable1 the re-entry of juvenile offenders and disconnected youth into their local educational agencies2 7iii7 in coordination with the ,state department of corrections or similar agency1 ensure re-entering juvenile offenders receive referrals to a local educational agency and provide that1 for any juvenile who commits an offense subject to school expulsion and is subsequently committed to a detention center1 secure facility1 or any other residential placement within the juvenile or adult criminal justice system for such offense1 the period of expulsion shall run concurrently with the period of commitment to the detention center1 secure facility1 or other residential placement2 and 7iv7 in coordination with local educational agencies and schools1 provide annual and public reporting on1 in the aggregate1 in-school suspensions1 out-of-school suspensions1 expulsions1 referrals to law enforcement1 school-based arrests1 and disciplinary transfers 7including placements in alternative schools7 in the ,state2 7,q7 describe how the ,state educational agency will plan for pregnant and parenting students to be enrolled1 attend1 and succeed in school2 7,r7 describes how-- 7i7 for the first year following the date of enactment of the ,strengthening ,america's ,schools ,act of #bjac1 the ,state educational agency will provide for the equitable distribution of elementary school teachers1 and secondary school teachers1 within local educational agencies and the ,state using data on the percentage and distribution of the categories of teachers described in subparagraph 7,s7 as transitional measures of teacher quality2 7ii7 for each school year following the first year after such date of enactment1 the ,state educational agency will provide for the equitable distribution of teachers within local educational agencies and the ,state so that low-income and minority children are not taught at higher rates than other children by teachers with the lowest ratings in the ,state professional growth and improvement system2 and 7iii7 beginning not later than #a year after such date of enactment1 and for each subsequent year1 the ,state will report to the ,secretary the percentage and distribution of teachers in the ,state1 based on the measures used in the ,state1 for each quartile of schools based on school poverty level1 for high-minority schools1 and for low-minority schools2 and 7,s7 describes how the ,state will annually submit to the ,secretary1 for each quartile of schools in the ,state based on school poverty level and for high-minority schools and low-minority schools in the ,state1 data regarding the percentage and distribution of the following categories of teachers3 7i7 ,teachers who are not classified as highly qualified teachers4 7ii7 ,teachers who are new4 7iii7 ,teachers who have not completed a teacher preparation program4 7iv7 ,teachers who are not teaching in the subject or field for which the teacher is certified or licensed4 7v7 ,beginning in any year for which data are available from a professional growth and improvement system1 and not later than the #bjae-bjaf school year1 teachers with the highest or lowest ratings in the professional growth and improvement system1 as data from such system become available1 and in no case later than the #bjae-bjaf school year4 7#b7 ,comprehensive plan ,a ,state plan submitted under paragraph 7#a7 may be submitted as part of the comprehensive plan under section #icjb4 7#c7 ,duration of the plan 7,a7 ,in general ,each ,state plan shall-- 7i7 remain in effect for the duration of the ,state's participation under this part or #d years1 whichever is shorter2 and 7ii7 be periodically reviewed and revised as necessary by the ,state educational agency to reflect changes in the ,state's strategies and programs under this part4 7,b7 ,additional information 7i7 ,revised plans ,if a ,state makes significant changes to its plan1 such as adopting new ,state academic content standards1 new ,state student achievement standards1 new academic assessments1 or improved performance targets under subsection 7a71 the ,state shall submit a revised plan to the ,secretary4 7ii7 ,review of revised plans ,the ,secretary shall review the information submitted under clause 7i7 and may1 notwithstanding paragraph 7#d71 approve or disapprove changes to the ,state plan without undertaking the peer-review or hearing process described in such paragraph4 7,c7 ,renewal ,a ,state educational agency that desires to continue participating in the program under this part shall submit a renewed plan every #d years with improved performance targets4 7#d7 ,peer review and secretarial approval 7,a7 ,secretarial duties ,the ,secretary shall-- 7i7 establish a peer-review process that maximizes collaboration with each ,state to assist in the review of ,state plans2 7ii7 appoint expert individuals to the peer-review process who-- 7,i7 represent a regionally diverse cross-section of ,states2 7,,ii7 are representative of parents1 teachers1 ,state educational agencies1 and local educational agencies2 and 7,,iii7 are familiar with educational standards1 assessments1 accountability1 the needs of focus and priority schools as described in subsections 7c7 and 7d7 of section #aaaf and the needs of disadvantaged students1 students who are children with disabilities1 and other educational needs of students2 7iii7 ensure the peer-review process provides timely feedback from the peer-review panel to the ,states1 and that such feedback shall be made publicly available1 including through electronic means2 7iv7 not decline approval of a ,state plan before-- 7,i7 offering the ,state an opportunity to revise the ,state plan2 7,,ii7 providing technical assistance to the ,state to meet the requirements of this subsection and subsections 7a7 and 7c72 and 7,,iii7 upon the request of a ,state1 providing a hearing2 7v7 have the authority to disapprove a ,state plan for not meeting the requirements of this part1 and may deny approval to a ,state plan under this subsection that was recommended by the peer-review panel by making available written findings of the cause for such disapproval2 7vi7 approve a ,state plan not later than #abj days after its submission unless the ,secretary determines that the plan does not meet the requirements of this section2 7vii7 if the ,secretary determines that the ,state plan does not meet the requirements of this subsection and subsection 7c71 immediately notify the ,state in writing of such determination and the reasons for such determination2 and 7viii7 not have the authority to require a ,state1 as a condition of approval of the ,state plan1 to include in1 or delete from1 such plan #a or more specific elements of the ,state's academic content standards or to use specific academic assessment instruments or items4 7,b7 ,state revisions ,a ,state plan shall be revised by the ,state educational agency if necessary to satisfy the requirements of this section4 7c7 ,parent and family engagement ,each ,state plan shall include a description of how the ,state will strengthen engagement of the parents and families in education 7referred to in this subsection as the parent and family engagement plan7 in accordance with the following3 7#a7 ,statewide parent and family engagement strategy ,the parent and family engagement plan shall demonstrate how the ,state plans to increase and enhance the engagement of parents and family members in education throughout the ,state1 through the implementation and replication of evidence-based or promising practices1 in order to-- 7,a7 increase student academic growth and achievement1 and college and career readiness2 7,b7 provide parents and family members with the skills and opportunities necessary to become full partners in their child's education2 7,c7 improve child development2 7,d7 strengthen relationships and partnerships among school personnel and parents and family members1 to support student academic growth and achievement1 and college and career readiness2 7,e7 improve the ability of local educational agencies and schools to increase the participation of parents and family members in school improvement strategies1 create opportunities for co-location and provision of services for parents and family members1 and foster conditions for learning2 and 7,f7 focus the activities described in subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,e7 in high-need local educational agencies and high-need schools4 7#b7 ,coordination2 collection2 dissemination ,the parent and family engagement plan shall describe how the ,state will-- 7,a7 ensure maximum coordination and minimum duplication of efforts 7which may include the designation of a parent and family engagement coordinator7 among1 at a minimum-- 7i7 ,federal1 ,state1 and local programs2 7ii7 the ,state ,advisory ,councils on ,early ,childhood ,education and ,care2 7iii7 the parent and family information and resource centers established under part ,h of title ,,iv2 and 7iv7 appropriate non-,federal entities 7including community-based and philanthropic organizations and court-appointed special advocates72 7,b7 collect and disseminate best practices and research on parent and family engagement strategies to-- 7i7 local educational agencies1 including high-need local educational agencies1 and high-need schools in the ,state1 such as through parent and family engagement academies and other leadership development strategies2 and 7ii7 institutions of higher education and other organizations with a demonstrated record of success in increasing the engagement of parents and family members in education2 and 7,c7 ensure that the process for reviewing local educational agency plans pursuant to section #aaab includes an assessment and response to each local educational agency regarding the extent to which such plans incorporate the best practices identified in subparagraph 7,b74 7#c7 ,technical assistance1 training1 and capacity-building ,the ,state parent and family engagement plan shall describe the evidence-based technical assistance1 professional development1 or other capacity-building strategies that the ,state will provide to1 at a minimum1 high-need local educational agencies and high-need schools1 which-- 7,a7 shall include the provision of technical assistance to local educational agencies that serve schools identified as focus or priority schools under subsection 7c7 or 7d7 of section #aaaf2 7,b7 shall include partnering with the appropriate parent and family information and resource centers2 7,c7 may include assistance in developing1 revising1 or implementing the local educational agency plans submitted pursuant to section #aaab as such plans relate to supporting parent and family engagement1 in conjunction with paragraph 7#b77;,c72 7,d7 may include assistance related to implementing evidence-based parent and family engagement strategies to providers of early care and education2 and 7,e7 may include assistance related to implementing evidence-based parent and family engagement strategies for ,english learner families1 such as those described in section #caae7;c77#e74 7#d7 ,leveraging resources ,each ,state plan shall include a description of how the ,state will leverage resources of employers1 business leaders1 philanthropic and non-profit organizations1 and other community members to increase and strengthen parent and family engagement4 7d7 ,annual ,state report cards 7#a7 ,in general ,a ,state that receives a grant under this part shall prepare and disseminate an annual report card for each public elementary school and secondary school in the ,state1 each local educational agency in the ,state1 and the ,state as a whole4 7#b7 ,requirements for all report cards ,the ,state shall ensure the school1 local educational agency1 and ,state report cards required under this subsection are-- 7,a7 uniform across the ,state2 7,b7 concise2 7,c7 presented in a format that is easily understandable and1 to the extent practicable1 provided in a language that parents can understand2 and 7,d7 accessible to the public1 which shall include-- 7i7 making the ,state report card and all local educational agency and school report cards available on a single webpage of the ,state's website2 and 7ii7 providing a copy of a school's report card to the parents of each student enrolled in the school each year4 7#c7 ,required student information for school report cards ,each school report card required under paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,a clear and concise description of the ,state's accountability system under subsection 7a77#c71 including a description of the criteria by which the ,state evaluates school performance1 and the criteria that the ,state has established to determine the status of schools4 7,b7 ,information on each of the following for the school1 in the aggregate and disaggregated and cross-tabulated by the subgroups described in subsection 7a77#b77;,b77x7 7except that such disaggregation or cross-tabulation shall not be required in a case in which the results would reveal personally identifiable information about an individual student73 7i7 ,student achievement at each performance level on the ,state academic assessments that are included in the ,state's accountability system under subsection 7a77#c74 7ii7 ,the percentage of students who do not take the ,state academic assessments4 7iii7 ,the most recent #c-year trend in student achievement in each subject area1 and for each grade level1 for such assessments4 7iv7 ,a comparison of the school's student academic assessment data to the ,state average for each tested subject4 7v7 7,i7 the number and percentage of students who are meeting or exceeding the ,state student academic achievement standards or are achieving sufficient academic growth1 as determined in accordance with subsection 7a77#c77;,b77iii71 for each subject area and grade level2 and 7,,ii7 ,the most recent #c-year trend in student academic growth in each subject area1 and for each grade level1 for the ,state academic assessments4 7vi7 ,the number and percentage of students with the most significant cognitive disabilities who take an alternate assessment under subsection 7a77#b77;,e71 by grade and subject4 7vii7 ,the number of students who are ,english learners1 and the performance of such students1 on the ,state's ,english language proficiency assessments under sub 7a77#b77;,d71 including the students' attainment of1 and progress toward1 higher levels of ,english language proficiency4 7viii7 ,for each high school-- 7,i7 student graduation rates1 including-- 7aa7 the #d-year adjusted cohort graduation rate1 as defined in section #iaja7cj77;,a72 and 7bb7 the cumulative graduation rate1 as defined in section #iaja7cj77;,b72 7,,ii7 not later than the beginning of the #bjac-bjad school year1 the rate at which students who graduated from the high school in the preceding year enrolled in institutions of higher education by the beginning of the next school year2 and 7,,iii7 not later than the beginning of the #bjad-bjae school year1 the rate of student remediation1 in the aggregate1 for high school graduates who enroll in public institutions of higher education in the ,state or in other institutions of higher education 7to the extent obtaining the data regarding remediation from other institutions is practicable74 7ix7 ,beginning not later than the #bjae-bjaf school year1 the evaluation results of teachers and principals as measured by the ,state's professional growth and improvement system1 except that such information shall not provide individually identifiable information on individual teachers and principals4 7x7 ,discipline data with respect to all students in the school for the disciplinary exclusionary categories described in subparagraphs 7,a77v71 7,d71 and 7,e7 of section #fah7;a77#a7 of the ,individuals with ,disabilities ,education ,act4 7xi7 ,the percentage of students passing examinations related to coursework acceptable for postsecondary credit at institutions of higher education1 such as ,advanced ,placement or ,international ,baccalaureate examinations2 7xii7 ,data regarding pregnant and parenting students in the ,state1 including-- 7,i7 the number of pregnant and parenting students enrolled in secondary schools2 7,,ii7 rates1 and data regarding participation1 of pregnant and parenting students in mainstream schools or in the schools in which the students originated2 7,,iii7 rates1 and data regarding participation1 of pregnant and parenting students in alternative programs2 7,,iv7 the number and percentage of pregnant and parenting students who have achieved proficiency1 as determined for purposes of subsection 7a77#c77;,b77ii7 in each grade and subject assessed2 and 7,v7 graduation rates for pregnant and parenting students4 7xiii7 ,the incidence of school violence1 bullying1 drug abuse1 alcohol abuse1 in-school student suspensions1 out-of-school student suspensions1 expulsions1 referrals to law enforcement1 school-based arrests1 disciplinary transfers 7including placements in alternative schools71 and student detentions1 for each category4 7,c7 ,the average class size1 by grade4 7,d7 ,the school's categorization1 if applicable1 in the ,state school accountability and improvement system under section #aaaf4 7,e7 ,the most recently available academic achievement results in grades #d and #h of the ,state's students on the ,national ,assessment of ,educational ,progress in reading and mathematics1 including the percentage of students at each achievement level in the aggregate and by the groups described in section #cjc7;b77#b77;,g7 of the ,national ,assessment of ,educational ,progress ,authorization ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ifbb7;b77#b77;,g774 7,f7 ,the number of local educational agencies in the ,state that implement positive behavioral interventions and supports4 7,g7 ,the number of students-- 7i7 who are served through the use of early intervening services2 and 7ii7 who1 in the preceding #b-year period1 received early intervening services and who1 after receiving such services1 have been identified as eligible for1 and receive1 special education and related services under part ,b of the ,individuals with ,disabilities ,education ,act4 7,h7 ,the number of local educational agencies in the ,state that implement school-based mental health programs4 7#d7 ,optional information ,a ,state may include in each school report card such other information as the ,state believes will best provide parents1 students1 and other members of the public with information regarding the progress of each of the ,state's public elementary and secondary schools4 ,such information may include-- 7,a7 interscholastic athletic program indicators by gender1 including number of participants1 expenditures1 number of coaches1 and number of competitive events2 7,b7 indicators of school climate2 7,c7 student attendance2 and 7,d7 school readiness of students in kindergarten4 7#e7 ,local educational agency and state report cards ,each local educational agency report card and ,state report card required under paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 shall include the data described in clauses 7i7 through 7xiv7 of paragraph 7#c77;,b7 for the local educational agency or ,state1 respectively1 as a whole and disaggregated by the subgroups described in subsection 7a77#b77;,b77x72 7,b7 in the case of a ,state report card1 shall include the data described in paragraph 7#c77;,b77viii7 disaggregated by status as a child in foster care1 except that such disaggregation shall not be required in a case in which the number of students in the category would reveal personally identifiable information about an individual student2 7,c7 in the case of a local educational agency report card1 shall include information regarding the assessments administered annually1 by grade level and subject1 and1 for each assessment1 whether the assessment is required by ,federal1 ,state1 or local statute1 regulation1 or policy2 and 7,d7 may include any optional information described in paragraph 7#d7 for the local educational agency or ,state1 respectively4 7#f7 ,data ,a ,state shall only include in a school report card or local educational agency report card1 data that do not reveal personally identifiable information about an individual student or teacher4 7#g7 ,preexisting report cards ,a ,state educational agency or local educational agency that was providing public report cards on the performance of students1 schools1 local educational agencies1 or the ,state prior to the date of enactment of the ,strengthening ,america's ,schools ,act of #bjac1 may use those report cards for the purpose of this subsection as long as any such report card is modified1 as may be needed1 to contain the information required by this subsection4 7#h7 ,cost reduction ,each ,state educational agency and local educational agency receiving assistance under this part shall1 wherever possible1 take steps to reduce data collection costs and duplication of effort by obtaining the information required under this subsection through existing data collection efforts4 7#i7 ,cross-tabulated data not used for accountability ,groups of students obtained by cross-tabulating data under this subsection shall not be considered to be subgroups under section #aaaf4 ,such cross-tabulated data shall not be used to determine whether a school is a focus or priority school under subsection 7c7 or 7d7 of section #aaaf4 7e7 ,reporting 7#a7 ,annual ,state report ,each ,state educational agency that receives assistance under this part shall report annually to the ,secretary1 and make widely available within the ,state-- 7,a7 information on the ,state's progress in developing and implementing the academic assessments described in subsection 7a77#b72 7,b7 information on the achievement and academic growth of students1 including results disaggregated 7except in a case in which the number of students in a category is insufficient to yield statistically reliable information or the results would reveal personally identifiable information about an individual student7 by the subgroups described in subsection 7a77#b77;,b77x7 and by status as a child in foster care2 7,c7 information on any changes in status for all public schools in the ,state1 in accordance with the ,state's system of differentiation described in subsection 7a77#c77;,a77ii7 and the categories required under section #aaaf2 7,d7 in any year before the ,state begins to provide the information described in subparagraph 7,b71 information on the results of student academic assessments 7including results disaggregated by the subgroups described in subsection 7a77#b77;,b77x77 required under this section2 7,e7 information on the acquisition of ,english language proficiency by students who are ,english learners2 7,f7 the number of schools1 and the name of each school1 identified as a focus or priority school under subsection 7c7 or 7d7 of section #aaaf2 and 7,g7 the number of schools identified as blue ribbon schools under section #aaca and the name of each such school4 7#b7 ,secretary's report card and biennial evaluation report 7,a7 ,secretary's report card ,not later than ,july #a1 #bjad1 and annually thereafter1 the ,secretary shall prepare and submit to the authorizing committees a national report card on the status of elementary and secondary education in the ,united ,states4 ,such report shall-- 7i7 analyze existing data from ,state reports required under this ,act1 the ,individuals with ,disabilities ,education ,act1 and the ,carl ,d4 ,perkins ,career and ,technical ,education ,act of #bjjf1 and summarize major findings from such reports2 7ii7 analyze data from the ,national ,assessment of ,educational ,progress and international assessments1 including the ,third ,international ,mathematics and ,science ,survey2 7iii7 identify trends in student achievement1 student academic growth1 student performance1 and high school graduation rates1 by analyzing and reporting on the status and performance of subgroups of students1 including subgroups based on race1 ethnicity1 and socioeconomic status and the subgroups of children with disabilities and ,english learners2 7iv7 compare the performance of students1 including the subgroups described in clause 7iii71 across ,states and local educational agencies across the ,united ,states2 7v7 identify and report on promising practices1 areas of greatest improvement in student achievement and educational attainment1 and other examples worthy of national attention2 7vi7 identify and report on areas of educational concern that warrant national attention2 and 7vii7 7,i7 analyze existing data1 as of the time of the report1 on ,federal1 ,state1 and local expenditures on education1 including per pupil spending1 teacher salaries and pension obligations1 school level spending1 and other financial data publicly available2 and 7,,ii7 report on current trends and major findings resulting from the analysis4 7,b7 ,special rule ,the information used to prepare the report described in subparagraph 7,a7 shall be derived from existing ,state and local reporting requirements and data sources4 ,nothing in this paragraph shall be construed as authorizing1 requiring1 or allowing any additional reporting requirements1 data elements1 or information to be reported to the ,secretary not otherwise explicitly authorized by any other ,federal law4 7,c7 ,biennial report ,the ,secretary shall transmit biennially to the authorizing committees a report that provides national and ,state-level data on the information collected under paragraph 7#a74 7f7 ,penalties ,if a ,state that receives a grant under this part fails to meet any requirement of this part1 the ,secretary may withhold funds for ,state administration under this part until the ,secretary determines that the ,state has fulfilled those requirements4 7g7 ,parents' right-to-,know 7#a7 ,qualifications ,at the beginning of each school year1 a local educational agency that receives funds under this part shall notify the parents of each student attending any school receiving funds under this part that the parents may request1 and the agency will provide the parents on request 7and in a timely manner71 information regarding the professional qualifications of the student's classroom teachers1 including1 at a minimum1 the following3 7,a7 ,whether the teacher has met ,state qualification and licensing criteria for the grade levels and subject areas in which the teacher provides instruction4 7,b7 ,whether the teacher is teaching under emergency or other provisional status through which ,state qualification or licensing criteria have been waived4 7,c7 ,the baccalaureate degree major of the teacher and any other graduate certification or degree held by the teacher1 and the field of discipline of the certification or degree4 7,d7 ,whether the student is provided services by paraprofessionals and1 if so1 their qualifications4 7#b7 ,equity report card ,a local educational agency that receives funds under this part shall make available to parents1 separately or as a clearly identified part of the school report card1 and through easily accessible means1 including electronic means1 the following information for each school3 7,a7 student achievement data at each performance level1 for each category of students described in subsection 7a77#c77;,b77ii71 on the ,state academic assessments included in the ,state accountability system under subsection 7a77#c71 disaggregated by the subgroups described in subsection 7a77#b77;,b77x72 7,b7 ,individual school funding by source1 including ,federal1 ,state1 and local funding and grants2 7,c7 ,for each high school1 the #d-year adjusted cohort graduation rate1 as described in section #iaja7cb77;,a71 and the rate at which students graduating from the high school in the preceding year enrolled in institutions of higher education by the beginning of the next school year2 7,d7 ,data regarding educational opportunity participation1 which data-- 7i7 shall include1 at a minimum1 prekindergarten and full-day kindergarten opportunities for children and opportunities for ,advanced ,placement or ,international ,baccalaureate course work2 and 7ii7 may include such opportunities as dual enrollment1 gifted programming1 and other educational programming4 7,e7 ,information regarding each school's school climate1 including student survey results and school discipline data1 which may include information such as the incidence of school violence1 bullying1 in-school student suspensions1 out-of-school student suspensions1 expulsions1 referrals to law enforcement1 school-based arrests1 disciplinary transfers 7including placements in alternative schools71 and student detentions4 7,f7 ,other data that1 in conjunction with the local educational agency report card described in subsection 7d71 is determined1 by the ,state or local educational agency in consultation with parents1 families1 and educators1 to be necessary to allow parents1 families1 and community members to understand1 and compare with other schools in the local educational agency and across the ,state1 the resources available to the school that influence the outcomes for students4 7#c7 ,additional information ,in addition to the information that parents of students may request under paragraph 7#a71 a school that receives funds under this part shall provide to each individual parent1 with respect to the student-- 7,a7 information on the level of achievement and academic growth of the student on each of the ,state academic assessments as required under this part2 and 7,b7 timely notice that the student has been assigned1 or has been taught for #d or more consecutive weeks by1 a teacher who does not hold a ,state qualification or license to teach at the grade level and subject area in which the teacher has been assigned4 7#d7 ,format ,the notice and information provided to parents under this subsection shall be in an understandable and uniform format and1 to the extent practicable1 provided in a language that the parents can understand4 7h7 ,privacy ,information collected under this section shall be collected and disseminated in a manner that protects the privacy of individuals4 7i7 ,technical assistance ,the ,secretary shall provide a ,state educational agency1 at the ,state educational agency's request1 with technical assistance in meeting the requirements of this section4 7j7 ,construction ,nothing in this part shall be construed to prescribe the use of the academic assessments described in this part for student promotion or graduation purposes4 7k7 ,special rule with respect to bureau-funded schools ,in determining the assessments to be used by each school operated or funded by the ,bureau of ,indian ,education of the ,department of ,interior that receives funds under this part1 the following shall apply3 7#a7 ,state accredited schools ,each such school accredited by the ,state in which it is operating shall use the assessments the ,state has developed and implemented to meet the requirements of this section1 or such other appropriate assessment as approved by the ,secretary of the ,interior4 7#b7 ,regionally accredited schools ,each such school accredited by a regional accrediting organization shall adopt appropriate assessments1 in consultation with and with the approval of1 the ,secretary of the ,interior and consistent with assessments adopted by other schools in the same ,state or region1 that meets the requirements of this section4 7#c7 ,tribally accredited schools ,each such school accredited by a tribal accrediting agency or tribal division of education shall use assessments developed by such agency or division1 except that the ,secretary of the ,interior shall ensure that such assessments meet the requirements of this section4 4 #aaab4 ,local educational agency plans ,section #aaab 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcab7 is amended to read as follows3 #aaab4 ,local educational agency plans 7a7 ,plans required 7#a7 ,subgrants ,a local educational agency may receive a subgrant under this part for any fiscal year only if such agency has on file with the ,state educational agency a plan1 approved by the ,state educational agency1 that is coordinated with other programs under this ,act1 the ,individuals with ,disabilities ,education ,act1 the ,carl ,d4 ,perkins ,career and ,technical ,education ,act of #bjjf1 the ,mc,kinney-,vento ,homeless ,assistance ,act1 and other ,acts1 as appropriate1 and activities under title ,,ix of the ,education ,amendments of #aigb4 7#b7 ,consolidated application ,the plan may be submitted as part of a consolidated application under section #icje4 7b7 ,plan development and duration 7#a7 ,consultation ,each local educational agency plan shall be developed in consultation with-- 7,a7 teachers1 principals1 administrators1 and other appropriate school personnel2 7,b7 representatives of early childhood education programs in the geographic area served by the local educational agency1 as appropriate2 and 7,c7 parents and family members of children in schools served under this part4 7#b7 ,duration ,each local educational agency plan shall be submitted pursuant to this section for the first year for which this part is in effect following the date of enactment of the ,strengthening ,america's ,schools ,act of #bjac1 and such plan shall remain in effect until the date of renewal as determined under paragraph 7#d7 by the ,state4 7#c7 ,review ,each local educational agency shall periodically review and1 as necessary1 revise its plan to reflect changes in the local educational agency's strategies and programs under this part1 and changes in the ,state performance targets under section #aaaa7;a77#c74 7#d7 ,renewal ,a local educational agency that desires to continue participating in the program under this part shall submit a renewed plan on a periodic basis1 as determined by the ,state4 7c7 ,state approval 7#a7 ,in general ,each local educational agency plan shall be filed according to a schedule established by the ,state educational agency4 7#b7 ,approval ,the ,state educational agency shall approve a local educational agency's plan only if the ,state educational agency determines that the local educational agency's plan-- 7,a7 enables schools served under this part to substantially help children served under this part meet the academic content and student academic achievement standards expected of all children described in section #aaaa7;a77#a7 and the performance targets described in section #aaaa7;a77#c77;,c72 and 7,b7 meets the requirements of this part4 7d7 ,plan provisions ,in order to help low-achieving children meet college and career ready student academic achievement standards1 and to close the achievement gap between high- and low-achieving children each local educational agency plan shall describe each of the following3 7#a7 ,how the local educational agency will work with each of the schools served by the agency to-- 7,a7 develop and implement a comprehensive program of instruction to meet the academic needs of all students2 7,b7 identify quickly and effectively students who may be at risk for academic failure2 7,c7 provide additional educational assistance to individual students assessed as needing help in meeting the ,state's college and career ready student academic achievement standards2 7,d7 identify significant gaps in student achievement among subgroups of students identified under section #aaaa7;a77#b77;,b77x7 and develop strategies to reduce such gaps in achievement2 and 7,e7 identify and implement effective methods and instructional strategies that are based on scientifically valid research intended to strengthen the core academic programs of the schools1 including using multi-tiered systems of support1 universal design for learning1 and positive behavioral interventions and supports4 7#b7 ,how the local educational agency will monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of school programs in improving student academic achievement and academic growth1 especially for students described in section #aaaa7;a77#c77;,b77ii77,,ii74 7#c7 ,the strategy the local educational agency will use to implement effective parent and family engagement under section #aaah4 7#d7 ,how the local educational agency will coordinate and integrate services provided under this part with other high-quality early childhood education programs at the local educational agency or individual school level 7including programs under section #fai of the ,individuals with ,disabilities ,education ,act7 that include plans for the transition of participants in such programs to local elementary school programs and1 if appropriate1 a description of how the local educational agency will use funds under this part to support preschool programs for children1 particularly children participating in a ,head ,start program1 which may be provided directly by the local educational agency or through a subcontract with the ,head ,start agency designated by the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services under section #fda of the ,head ,start ,act1 or another comparable public early childhood education program4 7#e7 ,how activities under this part will be coordinated and integrated with ,federal1 ,state1 and local services and programs1 including programs supported under this ,act1 the ,carl ,d4 ,perkins ,career and ,technical ,education ,act of #bjjf1 the ,individuals with ,disabilities ,education ,act1 the ,rehabilitation ,act of #aigc1 the ,head ,start ,act1 the ,child ,care and ,development ,block ,grant ,act of #aiij1 and the ,workforce ,investment ,act of #aiih1 violence prevention programs1 nutrition programs1 and housing programs4 7#f7 ,how the local educational agency will coordinate and integrate services provided under this part with local workforce development programs that serve disadvantaged or out-of-school youth1 such as those providing workforce investment activities under chapter #d of subtitle ,b of title ,i of the ,workforce ,investment ,act of #aiih1 including a description of how the local educational agency will use funds under this part to support such activities4 7#g7 ,the poverty criteria that will be used to select school attendance areas under section #aaac4 7#h7 ,how teachers1 in consultation with parents and family members1 administrators1 and specialized instructional support personnel1 in targeted assistance schools under section #aaae1 will identify the eligible children most in need of services under this part4 7#i7 ,how the local educational agency will identify and address any disparities in the equitable distribution of teachers1 consistent with the requirements of section #aaaa7;b77#a77,l74 7#aj7 ,how the local educational agency will provide for the equitable distribution of elementary school teachers1 and of secondary school teachers1 within local educational agencies and the ,state using data on the percentage and distribution of the categories of teachers described in subsection 7e77#ac74 7#aa7 ,a general description of the nature of the programs to be conducted by such agency's schools under sections #aaad and #aaae and1 where appropriate1 educational services outside such schools for children living in local institutions for neglected or delinquent children1 and for neglected and delinquent children in community day school programs4 7#ab7 ,a description of-- 7,a7 how the local educational agency will provide opportunities for the enrollment1 attendance1 and success of homeless children and youths2 and 7,b7 the services the local educational agency will provide homeless children and youths1 including services provided with funds reserved under section #aaac7;c77#c71 and how those services may differ from those provided in prior years4 7#ac7 ,a description of the support the local educational agency will provide for homeless children and youths1 consistent with the requirements of the ,mc,kinney-,vento ,homeless ,assistance ,act4 7#ad7 ,for each quartile of schools in the local educational agency based on school poverty level and for high-minority schools and low-minority schools in the local educational agency1 data regarding access at the high school level to rigorous coursework1 including-- 7,a7 access to opportunities to earn postsecondary credit while in high school1 such as through ,advanced ,placement and ,international ,baccalaureate courses and examinations1 and dual enrollment2 and 7,b7 student performance on ,advanced ,placement and ,international ,baccalaureate course examinations4 7#ae7 ,how the local educational agency will identify and address any disparity within the student subgroups described in section #aaaa7;a77#c77;,d7 in equitable access to rigorous coursework1 including access to opportunities described in paragraph 7#ad77;,a74 7#af7 ,how the local educational agency will engage in timely1 on-going1 and meaningful consultation with representatives of ,indian tribes in the area served by such local educational agency to improve the coordination of activities under this ,act and to meet the unique cultural1 language1 and academic needs of ,indian and ,native ,hawaiian students4 7#ag7 ,how the local educational agency will implement strategies to facilitate effective transitions for students from middle school to high school and from high school to postsecondary education4 7#ah7 ,if the local educational agency proposes to use subgrant funds under this part for positive behavioral interventions and supports1 a description of the actions the local educational agency will take to provide positive behavioral interventions and supports and coordinate those activities with activities carried out under the ,individuals with ,disabilities ,education ,act4 7#ai7 ,if the local educational agency proposes to use subgrant funds under this part for early intervening services1 a description of the actions the local educational agency will take to provide early intervening services and coordinate those services with early intervening services carried out under the ,individuals with ,disabilities ,education ,act4 7#bj7 ,if the local educational agency proposes to use subgrant funds under this part for school-based mental health programs1 a description of the actions the local educational agency will take to provide school-based mental health programs and coordinate those activities with activities carried out under the ,individuals with ,disabilities ,education ,act4 7#ba7 ,if the local educational agency proposes to use subgrant funds under this part for periodically updating the crisis management plan of the local educational agency1 as described in section #dbjb7;d77#e77;,b77iv71 a description of the actions the local educational agency will take to develop and implement an updated crisis management plan4 7#bb7 ,a description of how the local educational agency will plan for pregnant and parenting students to be enrolled1 attend1 and succeed in school4 7e7 ,assurances ,each local educational agency plan shall provide assurances that the local educational agency will-- 7#a7 use the results of the academic assessments required under section #aaaa7;a77#b71 and other measures or indicators available to the agency1 to review annually the progress of each school served by the agency and receiving funds under this part to determine whether all of the schools are making the progress necessary to ensure all students will be performing at or above grade level on the ,state academic assessments required under such section1 in accordance with the ambitious targets described in the ,state plan under section #aaaa7;a77#c77;,c72 7#b7 provide to parents and teachers the results from the academic assessments required under section #aaaa7;a77#b7 as soon as is practicably possible after the test is taken in an understandable and uniform format and1 to the extent possible1 provided in a language that the parents and1 to the greatest extent practicable1 family members1 can understand2 7#c7 participate1 if selected1 in ,state academic assessments of student achievement in reading and mathematics in grades #d and #h carried out under section #cjc7;b77#c7 of the ,national ,assessment of ,educational ,progress ,authorization ,act2 7#d7 fulfill such agency's school improvement responsibilities under section #aaaf2 7#e7 ensure that migratory children who are eligible to receive services under this part are selected to receive such services on the same basis as other children who are selected to receive services under this part2 7#f7 engage in timely and meaningful consultation with representatives of ,indian tribes located in the area served by the local educational agency2 7#g7 provide services to eligible children attending private elementary schools and secondary schools in accordance with section #aabj1 and timely and meaningful consultation with private school officials regarding such services2 7#h7 inform eligible schools of the local educational agency's authority to obtain waivers on the school's behalf under applicable ,federal flexibility provisions2 7#i7 in the case of a local educational agency that chooses to use funds under this part to provide early childhood education services to low-income children below the age of compulsory school attendance1 ensure that such services comply with the education performance standards in effect under section #fda;,a7a77#a77;,b7 of the ,head ,start ,act2 7#aj7 comply with the requirements of section #aeja that relate to the local educational agency and describe the local educational agency's plan to ensure such compliance2 7#aa7 comply with the requirements of subtitle ,b of title ,,vii of the ,mc,kinney-,vento ,homeless ,assistance ,act that relate to the local educational agency2 7#ab7 annually submit to the ,state educational agency the information contained in each school equity report card described in section #aaaa7;g77#b72 and 7#ac7 annually submit to the ,state educational agency1 for each quartile of schools in the local educational agency based on school poverty level and for high-minority schools and low-minority schools in the local educational agency1 data regarding the percentage and distribution of the following categories of teachers3 7,a7 ,teachers who are new4 7,b7 ,teachers who have not completed a teacher preparation program4 7,c7 ,teachers who are not teaching in the subject or field for which the teacher is certified or licensed4 7,d7 ,where applicable1 teachers who have the highest or lowest ratings in a professional growth and improvement system4 7f7 ,parental notification regarding language instruction programs 7#a7 ,in general ,each local educational agency using funds under this part to provide a language instruction educational program as determined under part ,c of title ,,iii shall1 not later than #cj days after the beginning of the school year1 inform a parent or parents of an ,english learner identified for participation or participating in1 such a program of-- 7,a7 the reasons for the identification of their child as an ,english learner and in need of placement in a language instruction educational program2 7,b7 the child's level of ,english proficiency1 how such level was assessed1 and the status of the child's academic achievement2 7,c7 the methods of instruction used in the program in which their child is1 or will be1 participating1 and the methods of instruction used in other available programs1 including how such programs differ in content1 instructional goals1 and the use of ,english and a native language in instruction2 7,d7 how the program in which their child is1 or will be1 participating1 will meet the educational strengths and needs of their child2 7,e7 how such program will specifically help their child learn ,english1 and meet age-appropriate academic achievement standards for grade promotion and graduation2 7,f7 the specific exit requirements for the program1 including the expected rate of transition from such program into classrooms that are not tailored for ,english learners1 and the expected rate of graduation from secondary school for such program if funds under this part are used for children in secondary schools2 7,g7 in the case of a child with a disability1 how such program meets the objectives of the individualized education program of the child2 and 7,h7 information pertaining to parental rights that includes written guidance-- 7i7 detailing-- 7,i7 the right that parents have to have their child immediately removed from such program upon their request2 and 7,,ii7 the options that parents have to decline to enroll their child in such program or to choose another program or method of instruction1 if available2 and 7ii7 assisting parents in selecting among various programs and methods of instruction1 if more than #a program or method is offered by the eligible entity4 7#b7 ,notice ,the notice and information provided in paragraph 7#a7 to a parent or parents of a child identified for participation in a language instruction educational program for ,english learners shall be in an understandable and uniform format and1 to the extent practicable1 provided in a language that the parents can understand4 7#c7 ,special rule applicable during the school year ,for those children who have not been identified as ,english learners prior to the beginning of the school year and who are subsequently so identified1 the local educational agency shall notify the parents of such children within the first #b weeks of the child being placed in a language instruction educational program consistent with paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b74 7#d7 ,parental participation ,each local educational agency receiving funds under this part shall implement an effective means of outreach to parents and1 to the extent practicable1 family members1 of ,english learner students to inform the parents and family members regarding how the parents and family members can be involved in the education of their children1 and be active participants in assisting their children to attain ,english proficiency1 achieve at high levels in core academic subjects1 and meet college and career ready ,state student academic achievement standards and ,state academic content standards expected of all students1 including holding1 and sending notice of opportunities for1 regular meetings for the purpose of formulating and responding to recommendations from parents and family members of students assisted under this part4 7#e7 ,basis for admission or exclusion ,a student shall not be admitted to1 or excluded from1 any federally assisted education program on the basis of a surname or language-minority status4 4 #aaac4 ,eligible school attendance areas ,section #aaac 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcac7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by striking paragraph 7#c7 and inserting the following3 7#c7 ,ranking order 7,a7 ,in general ,except as provided in subparagraph 7,b71 if funds allocated in accordance with subsection 7c7 are insufficient to serve all eligible school attendance areas1 a local educational agency shall-- 7i7 annually rank1 without regard to grade spans1 such agency's eligible school attendance areas in which the concentration of children from low-income families exceeds #ge percent1 or exceeds #ej percent in the case of the high schools served by such agency1 from highest to lowest according to the percentage of children from low-income families2 and 7ii7 serve such eligible school attendance areas in rank order4 7,b7 ,applicability ,a local educational agency shall not be required to reduce1 in order to comply with subparagraph 7,a71 the amount of funding provided under this part to elementary schools and middle schools from the amount of funding provided under this part to such schools for the fiscal year preceding the data of enactment of the ,strengthening ,america's ,schools ,act of #bjac in order to provide funding under this part to high schools pursuant to subparagraph 7,a74 2 7,b7 by striking paragraph 7#e7 and inserting the following3 7#e7 ,measures 7,a7 ,in general ,except as provided in subparagraph 7,b71 the local educational agency shall use the same measure of poverty1 which measure shall be the number of children ages #e through #ag in poverty counted in the most recent census data approved by the ,secretary1 the number of children eligible for free and reduced priced lunches under the ,richard ,b4 ,russell ,national ,school ,lunch ,act1 the number of children in families receiving assistance under the ,state program funded under part ,a of title ,,iv of the ,social ,security ,act1 or the number of children eligible to receive medical assistance under the ,medicaid program1 or a composite of such indicators1 with respect to all school attendance areas in the local educational agency-- 7i7 to identify eligible school attendance areas2 7ii7 to determine the ranking of each area2 and 7iii7 to determine allocations under subsection 7c74 7,b7 ,low-income families in secondary schools ,for measuring the number of students in low-income families in secondary schools1 the local educational agency shall use the same measure of poverty1 which shall be the calculation producing the greater of the results from among the following #b calculations3 7i7 ,the calculation described under subparagraph 7,a74 7ii7 ,a feeder pattern described in subparagraph 7,c74 7,c7 ,feeder pattern ,in this part1 the term feeder pattern means an accurate estimate of the number of students in low-income families in a secondary school that is calculated by applying the average percentage of students in low-income families of the elementary school attendance areas as calculated under subparagraph 7,a7 that feed into the secondary school to the number of students enrolled in such school4 2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#h7 ,reservation for early childhood education ,a local educational agency may reserve funds made available to carry out this section for early childhood education in eligible school attendance areas before making allocations to high schools in eligible school attendance areas pursuant to this section4 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 by striking paragraph 7#c7 and inserting the following3 7#c7 ,reservation for homeless children and youth and other at-risk children 7,a7 ,funds for homeless children and youth and other at-risk children ,a local educational agency shall reserve such funds as are necessary under this part to serve-- 7i7 homeless children who are attending any public school served by the local educational agency1 including providing educationally related support services to children in shelters and other locations where children may live2 7ii7 children in local institutions for neglected children2 7iii7 if appropriate1 children in local institutions for delinquent children1 and neglected or delinquent children in community day programs2 and 7iv7 children in foster care 7as defined in section #aejb71 including providing points of contact 7as described in section #aeja7;d77 in local educational agencies for child welfare agencies and children in foster care4 7,b7 ,reservation of funds ,notwithstanding the requirements of subsections 7b7 and 7c7 of section #aabj;,a1 funds reserved under subparagraph 7,a7 may be used to provide homeless children and youths with services not ordinarily provided to other students under this part1 including-- 7i7 providing funding for the liaison designated pursuant to section #gbb7;g77#a77;,j77ii7 of the ,mc,kinney-,vento ,homeless ,assistance ,act2 7ii7 providing transportation pursuant to section #gbb7;g77#a77;,j77iii7 of such ,act2 7iii7 providing services to preschool-aged homeless children and homeless secondary school students2 7iv7 providing support services to homeless children and youths in shelters and other locations where they may live2 and 7v7 removing barriers to homeless children and youths' enrollment1 attendance1 retention1 and success in school4 7,c7 ,amount reserved ,the amount of funds reserved in accordance with subparagraph 7,a77i7 shall be determined by an assessment of the needs of homeless children and youths in the local educational agency4 ,such needs assessment shall include the following3 7i7 ,information related to child1 youth1 and family homelessness in the local educational agency obtained through the coordination and collaboration required under subsections 7f77#d7 and 7g77#e7 of section #gbb of the ,mc,kinney-,vento ,homeless ,assistance ,act4 7ii7 ,the number of homeless children and youths reported by the local educational agency to the ,state educational agency under section #gbb7;f77#c7 of the ,mc,kinney-,vento ,homeless ,assistance ,act for the previous school year4 2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#d71 by striking eligible under this section and identified for school improvement1 corrective action1 and restructuring under section #aaaf7;b7 and inserting identified as a priority school under section #aaaf7;d74 #aaad4 ,schoolwide programs ,section #aaad 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcad7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by adding at the end the following3 ,funds under this part may be used to support evidence-based activities that address needs identified through the comprehensive needs assessment under subsection 7b77#a77;,a7 and consistent with the schoolwide program42 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a77ii71 by striking provide and all that follows through the period and inserting identify particular services as supplemental42 and 7ii7 by striking subparagraph 7,b7 and inserting the following3 7,b7 ,supplemental funds 7i7 ,in general ,a local educational agency serving a school participating in a schoolwide program shall use funds available to carry out this section only to supplement the aggregate amount of funds that would1 in the absence of funds under this part1 be made available from ,state and local sources for the school1 including funds needed to provide services that are required by law for children with disabilities and children who are ,english learners4 7ii7 ,compliance ,to demonstrate compliance with clause 7i71 a local educational agency shall demonstrate that the methodology it uses to allocate ,state and local funds to each school receiving funds under this part ensures the school receives all of the ,state and local funds the school would otherwise receive if it were not receiving funds under this part4 7iii7 ,nonapplicability ,section #aabj;,a7b7 shall not apply to schools operating schoolwide programs under this section4 2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#c77;,b7-- 7i7 by inserting or after civil rights12 and 7ii7 by striking 1 services to private school children1 maintenance of effort1 comparability of services1 uses of ,federal funds to supplement1 not supplant non-,federal funds1 or the distribution of funds to ,state educational agencies or local educational agencies2 and 7,d7 by striking paragraph 7#d7 and inserting the following3 7#d7 ,external providers ,a school may carry out a schoolwide program under this subsection through an external provider if the school demonstrates1 in the plan required under subsection 7b77#b71 that the external provider has expertise in using strategies and programs that are based on scientifically valid research to improve teaching1 learning1 and schools4 2 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7,i7 by striking section #acji7b7 and inserting section #acab2 and 7,,ii7 by striking section #aaaa7;b77#a7 and inserting section #aaaa7;a77#a72 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7,i7 in clause 7i71 by striking to meet the ,state's proficient and advanced levels of student academic achievement described in section #aaaa7;b77#a77;,d7 and inserting to be proficient or advanced students1 as described in section #aaaa7;a77#c77;,b77ii77,i72 7,,ii7 in clause 7ii71 by striking scientifically based research and inserting scientifically valid research2 and 7,,iii7 in clause 7iii7-- 7aa7 in subclause 7,i7-- 7,,aa7 in item 7aa71 by striking pupil services and inserting specialized instructional support services2 7,,bb7 in item 7bb71 by striking and after the semicolon2 7,,cc7 in item 7cc71 by striking vocational and technical education programs2 and and inserting career and technical education programs22 and 7,,dd7 by adding at the end the following3 7dd7 implementation of schoolwide positive behavioral interventions and supports1 including through coordination with activities carried out under the ,individuals with ,disabilities ,education ,act1 in order to improve academic outcomes for students and reduce the need for suspensions1 expulsions1 and other actions that remove students from instruction2 and 7ee7 implementation of early intervening services1 including through coordination with early intervening services carried out under the ,individuals with ,disabilities ,education ,act2 2 and 7bb7 in subclause 7,,ii71 by striking and after the semicolon2 and 7cc7 by adding at the end the following3 7,,iii7 a multi-tier system of supports and positive behavioral interventions and supports2 and 7,,iv7 support for programs1 activities1 courses1 and professional development in the core academic subjects that are targeted toward assisting children described in subclause 7,i7 in meeting the academic content and student academic achievement standards described in section #aaaa7;a77#a72 and 2 7iii7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by inserting and highly rated after qualified2 7iv7 by striking subparagraphs 7,d7 and 7,f72 7v7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,e71 7,g71 7,h71 7,i71 and 7,j71 as subparagraphs 7,d71 7,e71 7,f71 7,g71 and 7,h71 respectively2 7vi7 in subparagraph 7,d71 as redesignated by clause 7v71 by inserting and highly rated after qualified2 7vii7 in subparagraph 7,e71 as redesignated by clause 7v71 by striking 1 ,even ,start1 ,early ,reading ,first1 and inserting 1 programs under part ,a of title ,,iv12 7viii7 in subparagraph 7,f71 as redesignated by clause 7v71 by striking section #aaaa7;b77#c7 and inserting section #aaaa7;a77#b72 and 7ix7 in subparagraph 7,g71 as redesignated by clause 7v71 by striking proficient or advanced levels of academic achievement standards required by section #aaaa7;b77#a7 and inserting proficient and advanced levels of academic achievement standards described in section #aaaa7;a77#a77;,a77iv72 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7,i7 in the matter preceding clause 7i71 by striking ,no ,child ,left ,behind ,act of #bjja71 in consultation with the local educational agency and its school support team or other technical assistance provider under section #aaag1 and inserting ,strengthening ,america's ,schools ,act of #bjac71 in consultation with the local educational agency12 and 7,,ii7 in clause 7iv71 by striking section #aaaa7;b77#c7 and inserting section #aaaa7;a77#b72 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7,i7 in clause 7i7-- 7aa7 in subclause 7,i71 by striking 1 after considering the recommendation of the technical assistance providers under section #aaag12 and 7bb7 in subclause 7,,ii71 by striking the ,no ,child ,left ,behind ,act of #bjja and inserting the ,strengthening ,america's ,schools ,act of #bjac2 7,,ii7 in clause 7ii71 by striking pupil services personnel and inserting specialized instructional support personnel2 and 7,,iii7 in clause 7v71 by striking ,reading ,first1 ,early ,reading ,first1 ,even ,start1 and inserting part ,a of title ,,iv12 and 7#c7 in subsection 7c71 by striking ,even ,start programs or ,early ,reading ,first programs and inserting programs under part ,a of title ,,iv4 #aaae4 ,targeted assistance schools ,section #aaae 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcae7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a77;,b7-- 7i7 by striking challenging and inserting college and career ready2 and 7ii7 by striking except that and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting including children who are at risk of failing to be ready for elementary school42 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking or limited ,english proficient children and inserting 1 or ,english learners2 and 7ii7 by striking subparagraph 7,b7 and inserting the following3 7,b7 ,head ,start or literacy programs ,a child who1 at any time in the #b years preceding the year for which the determination is made1 participated in a ,head ,start program1 a program under part ,a of title ,,iv1 or in preschool services under this title1 is eligible for services under this part4 2 7#b7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking challenging and inserting college and career ready2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking challenging and inserting college and career ready2 7iii7 in subparagraph 7,c7-- 7,i7 in the matter preceding clause 7i71 by striking scientifically based research and inserting scientifically valid research2 7,,ii7 in clause 7ii71 by striking and after the semicolon2 and 7,,iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7iv7 may include a multi-tier system of supports and positive behavioral supports2 and 7v7 may include support for programs1 activities1 courses1 and professional development in the core academic subjects that are targeted toward children described in subclause 7,i7 to enable such children to meet the academic content and student academic achievement standards described in section #aaaa2 2 7iv7 in subparagraph 7,d71 by striking ,even ,start1 ,early ,reading ,first and inserting programs under part ,a of title ,,iv12 7v7 in subparagraph 7,e71 by inserting and highly rated after qualified2 and 7vi7 in subparagraph 7,f7-- 7,i7 by striking subsection 7e77#c7 and2 and 7,,ii7 by striking pupil services personnel and inserting specialized instructional support personnel2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking proficient and advanced and inserting on-track and advanced2 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking challenging and inserting college and career ready2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7e77#b77;,b77iii71 by striking pupil services personnel and inserting specialized instructional support personnel4 #aaaf4 ,school performance ,section #aaaf 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcaf7 is amended to read as follows3 #aaaf4 ,school performance 7a7 ,school accountability and improvement system 7#a7 ,in general ,each ,state receiving a grant under this part shall establish a school accountability and improvement system that-- 7,a7 is part of the accountability system required under section #aaaa7;a77#c7 and implements the requirements of such system2 7,b7 supports schools that are not meeting the ,state's performance targets under section #aaaa7;a77#c77;,c7 for all students2 and 7,c7 identifies the public elementary schools and secondary schools in the ,state that will need local interventions under subsection 7b71 that are focus schools under subsection 7c71 and that are priority schools under subsection 7d71 and the processes to be used to improve schools in each category1 in accordance with this section and section #babc7;b74 7#b7 ,review and approval ,the ,state shall include information describing the school accountability and improvement system in the ,state plan under section #aaaa7;b71 which shall be subject to peer review and approval by the ,secretary as part of the ,state plan1 in accordance with such section4 7b7 ,local interventions2 reporting 7#a7 ,local interventions ,beginning in the #bjae-bjaf school year1 each local educational agency receiving a subgrant under this part shall-- 7,a7 identify each school that1 after #b consecutive years1 has not met the same performance target described in section #aaaa7;a77#c77;,c7 for the same subgroup described in section #aaaa7;a77#c77;,d72 and 7,b7 ensure that such school1 in collaboration with the local educational agency1 develops and implements a locally designed intervention to improve student achievement in each such subgroup4 7#b7 ,reporting ,each local educational agency that implements locally designed interventions under paragraph 7#a7 to support schools that have not met performance targets for a subgroup will report to the ,state educational agency regarding the resources and interventions used to address the achievement of students in the subgroup1 and the outcomes of those efforts4 ,the ,state educational agency shall annually select the interventions with exemplary outcomes1 share such interventions and outcomes with the public1 and communicate such interventions and outcomes to the ,secretary4 7#c7 ,lack of improvement ,each school served under this part that has been identified as a school that has not met the same subgroup performance target1 as described in paragraph 7#a71 for the preceding #c consecutive years shall work with the ,state educational agency to implement a ,state-approved intervention based on established best practices within ,state4 7c7 ,focus schools 7#a7 ,identification ,beginning in the #bjae-bjaf school year1 a ,state shall identify as a focus school1 for the #c-year period following the school's identification period 7except as provided in paragraph 7#b77-- 7,a7 each public school in the ,state that-- 7i7 is not identified as a priority school under subsection 7d72 and 7ii7 is in the #aj percent of such schools with the greatest achievement gaps among the subgroups described in section #aaaa7;a77#c77;,d7 as compared to the statewide average1 as determined by the ,state academic assessments under section #aaaa7;a77#b72 and 7,b7 each public high school in the ,state that-- 7i7 is not identified as a priority school under subsection 7d72 and 7ii7 is in the #aj percent of such schools with the greatest graduation rate gaps among such subgroups as compared to the statewide averages4 7#b7 ,improvement strategies ,for each focus school identified under paragraph 7#a71 the local educational agency serving the school shall1 in accordance with the ,state accountability system described in section #aaaa7;a77#c71 develop and implement a measurable and data-driven correction plan to improve the performance of low-achieving subgroups in the school in order to close achievement gaps4 ,a correction plan under this paragraph shall be developed with input from teachers1 parents1 community members1 and other stakeholders4 7#c7 ,state waiver ,if a ,state determines that all schools that would otherwise be considered to be the lowest-achieving #aj percent of schools with the greatest achievement gap1 or graduation rate gap1 under paragraph 7#a71 are actually performing at a satisfactory level of performance1 the ,state may apply to the ,secretary to waive the requirements of this subsection with respect to such schools4 7#d7 ,improvement ,the ,state educational agency shall no longer identify a school that has been identified as a focus school for any remainder of the school's #c-year identification period if-- 7,a7 at any time during the #c-year period for which a school is so identified1 the school has met all of its performance targets as described in section #aaaa7;a77#c77;,c7 for the school year2 or 7,b7 after #b years of the #c-year period1 the ,state determines1 based on the most current data1 that the school's rate of improvement is sufficient to enable the school to meet all of the school's performance targets by the end of the #c-year period4 7d7 ,priority schools 7#a7 ,identification 7,a7 ,in general ,beginning in the #bjae-bjaf school year1 a ,state shall identify as a priority school1 for the #c-year period following the school's identification 7except as provided in paragraph 7#e77-- 7i7 each school served under this part in the ,state that is in the lowest-achieving #e percent of elementary schools2 7ii7 each school served under this part in the ,state that is in the lowest-achieving #e percent of secondary schools2 7iii7 each public high school in the ,state with a graduation rate of less than #fj percent2 and 7iv7 each school served under this part that has been identified as a focus school under subsection 7c7 for the #f preceding consecutive years4 7,b7 ,state waiver ,if a ,state determines that all schools that would otherwise be considered to be the lowest-achieving #e percent of schools under clause 7i71 are actually performing at a satisfactory level of performance based on the measures used by the ,state to identify priority schools1 the ,state may apply to the ,secretary to waive the requirements of this subparagraph1 and paragraphs 7#b7 through 7#e71 for such schools4 7#b7 ,needs analysis ,each local educational agency receiving assistance under this part shall conduct a data-driven needs analysis1 which may involve an external partner with expertise in conducting such needs analysis1 of each school identified as a priority school1 as the case may be1 to determine the most appropriate school improvement strategies to improve student performance4 ,such needs analysis shall include-- 7,a7 a diagnostic review of data related to students and instructional staff2 7,b7 an analysis of the school governance1 curriculum1 instruction1 student supports1 conditions for learning1 and parent and family engagement practices relative to the needs of the student population2 and 7,c7 the resources1 which may include community-based supports and early childhood education1 available at the school1 local educational agency1 and community levels to meet student needs and support improved student achievement and outcomes and the implementation of any school improvement strategy4 7#c7 ,state and local responsibilities for identified schools 7,a7 ,state responsibilities ,each ,state receiving a grant under this part shall ensure that a local educational agency receiving assistance under this part carries out the requirements of subparagraph 7,b7 for each school identified as a priority school under paragraph 7#a7 in the ,state4 7,b7 ,local educational agency responsibilities ,each local educational agency receiving assistance under this part shall1 consistent with the ,state's accountability system under section #aaaa7;a77#c7-- 7i7 establish a process for selecting an appropriate school improvement strategy for each school described in subparagraph 7,a7 that is served by the local educational agency2 7ii7 select the school improvement strategy to be used in each such school and the timeline for implementing the selected school improvement strategy in such school2 7iii7 develop a detailed budget covering the #c-year identification period1 including planned expenditures at the school level for activities supporting full and effective implementation of the selected school improvement strategy2 7iv7 implement a school improvement strategy at the school in accordance with the requirements of paragraph 7#d72 7v7 use appropriate measures to monitor the effectiveness of the implementation2 7vi7 review and select turnaround partners to assist in implementing school improvement strategies2 7vii7 align other ,federal1 ,state1 and local resources with the school improvement strategy2 7viii7 provide the school with the operational flexibility1 including autonomy over staffing1 time1 and budget1 needed to enable full and effective implementation of the selected strategy1 including through the modification of practices or policies1 if necessary2 7ix7 collect and use data on an ongoing basis to adjust implementation of the school improvement strategy to improve student achievement2 7x7 provide an assurance that the implementation of the selected school improvement strategy addresses the needs of all the subgroups of students described in section #aaaa7;a77#c77;,d7 in the school2 7xi7 take steps to sustain successful reforms and practices after the school is no longer identified as a priority school2 7xii7 provide technical assistance and other support to ensure students graduate from high school college- and career-ready1 as determined by the ,state's academic content standards under section #aaaa7;a77#a71 through the effective implementation of the school improvement strategy in the school1 which-- 7,i7 may include assistance in-- 7aa7 data collection and analysis2 7bb7 recruiting and retaining staff2 7cc7 teacher and principal evaluation2 7dd7 professional development2 7ee7 parent and family engagement2 7ff7 coordination of services with high-quality early childhood education providers2 7gg7 coordination of services to address students' social1 emotional1 and health needs2 and 7hh7 monitoring the implementation of the school improvement strategy selected under paragraph 7#d72 and 7,,ii7 shall include assistance in the implementation of schoolwide positive behavior supports1 school-based mental health programs1 and other approaches with evidence of effectiveness1 for improving the learning environment in the school and reducing the need for suspensions1 expulsions1 and other actions that remove students from instruction1 including effective strategies for improving coordination of community resources2 7xiii7 establish partnerships with employers1 institutions of higher education1 service providers1 and others to assist in implementing school improvement strategies described in paragraph 7#d72 and 7xiv7 review school discipline and climate data1 disaggregated by each subgroup described in section #aaaa7;a77#c77;,d71 in assessing the needs of the school and1 if low-achieving subgroups receive a disproportionate amount of suspensions1 expulsions1 or other forms of exclusionary discipline1 incorporate evidence-based strategies to reduce out-of-classroom punishment and promote student engagement in the school's improvement plan4 7,c7 ,state as local educational agency ,if a school identified as a priority school under this subsection for a #c-year identification period is re-identified as a priority school for the subsequent #c-year period1 the ,state may take over the school and act as the local educational agency for purposes of this subsection1 if permitted under ,state law4 7#d7 ,school improvement strategies 7,a7 ,required activities for all school improvement strategies ,a local educational agency implementing any strategies under this paragraph for a school shall-- 7i7 provide staff at the school with ongoing professional development1 consistent with the needs analysis described in paragraph 7#b72 7ii7 conduct regular evaluations for the teachers and principals at the school that provide specific feedback on areas of strength and in need of improvement2 7iii7 provide time for collaboration among instructional staff at the school to improve student achievement2 7iv7 provide instructional staff at the school with timely access to student data to inform instruction and meet the academic needs of individual students1 which may include1 in elementary school1 school readiness data2 7v7 collaborate with parents and families1 the community1 teachers1 other school personnel at the school1 and representatives of ,indian tribes located in the area served by the local educational agency1 on the selection and implementation of the strategy2 7vi7 use data to identify and implement a research-based instructional program that-- 7,i7 analyzes student progress and performance and develops appropriate interventions for students who are not making adequate progress2 and 7,,ii7 provides differentiated instruction and related instructional supports2 7,,iii7 meets the unique cultural1 language1 and educational needs of all students served by such school2 7vii7 in the case of an elementary school with kindergarten entry-- 7,i7 examine factors that contribute to school readiness as part of the needs analysis conducted under paragraph 7#b72 7,,ii7 coordinate with appropriate high-quality early childhood programs1 such as programs under the ,child ,care ,development and ,block ,grant ,act of #aiij1 the ,head ,start ,act1 prekindergarten programs1 and other similar ,federal1 ,state1 and local programs1 in order to align instruction to better prepare students for elementary school2 and 7,,iii7 develop a plan to improve or expand high-quality early childhood options which may include the use of funds under this part for such purposes2 7viii7 provide ongoing mechanisms for parent and family engagement2 7ix7 provide appropriate services and evidence-based1 integrated supports for students as identified in the school's needs analysis2 7x7 describe1 in a report to the ,state educational agency and made available to the public upon request1 how the local educational agency or school will adopt and implement policies or practices to develop1 implement1 improve1 or expand positive behavioral interventions and supports1 early intervening services1 and school-based mental health programs in accordance with the requirements of clauses 7xi7 through 7xiv72 7xi7 7,i7 review and analyze the school's efforts to address behavioral or disciplinary problems2 and 7,,ii7 assist the school in developing1 expanding1 or improving the use of schoolwide positive behavioral interventions and supports that are aligned with activities carried out under the ,individuals with ,disabilities ,education ,act2 and 7xii7 review and analyze the school's efforts to identify and assist students with poor academic achievement and students who are children with disabilities1 and assist the school in developing1 implementing1 or improving early intervening services that are coordinated with activities carried out under the ,individuals with ,disabilities ,education ,act2 7xiii7 review the number of discipline incidents in the school and use that information to assist the school to implement schoolwide positive behavioral interventions and supports or other early intervening services1 or both2 and 7xiv7 review and analyze the school's efforts to address mental health needs among students and assist the school in developing or improving school-based mental health programs that are coordinated with activities carried out under the ,individuals with ,disabilities ,education ,act4 7,b7 ,strategies ,a local educational agency shall identify a school improvement strategy for a school identified as a priority school under paragraph 7#a7 from among the following strategies3 7i7 ,transformation strategy ,a local educational agency implementing a transformation strategy in a school shall-- 7,i7 replace the principal1 if the principal has served in that role at the school for more than #b years1 with a principal who has a demonstrated record of success in increasing student achievement and-- 7aa7 training or experience in raising student achievement2 or 7bb7 training or experience in turning around low-performing schools2 7,,ii7 require existing instructional staff and school leadership to reapply for their positions2 and 7,,iii7 require that all instructional staff and school leadership hiring be done at the school through mutual consent4 7ii7 ,turnaround strategy ,a local educational agency implementing a turnaround model as a strategy for a school shall-- 7,i7 replace the principal1 if the principal has served in that role at the school for more than #b years1 with a principal who has the demonstrated record of success1 training1 or experience described in clause 7i77,i72 and 7,,ii7 screen all teachers in the school and retain not more than #fe percent of them4 7iii7 ,whole school reform strategy ,a local educational agency implementing a whole school reform strategy for a school shall implement an evidence-based strategy that ensures whole school reform4 ,the strategy shall be undertaken in partnership with an external provider offering a school reform program that is based on at least a moderate level of evidence that the program will have a statistically significant effect on student outcomes1 including more than #a well-designed or well-implemented experimental or quasi-experimental study4 7iv7 ,restart strategy ,a local educational agency implementing a restart strategy in a school shall carry out the following3 7,i7 7aa7 ,convert the school into a public charter school1 or close and reopen the school as a public charter school in partnership with a nonprofit charter school operator1 a nonprofit charter management organization1 or a nonprofit education management organization1 that has a demonstrated record of improving student achievement for students similar to those served by the school2 or 7bb7 convert the school to a magnet school or create a new1 innovative school1 as defined by the ,state4 7,,ii7 ,ensure that the new school-- 7aa7 serves the grade levels as the original school for which the strategy is being implemented2 and 7bb7 enrolls any former student of the original school who requests to attend the school and then1 after all such students are enrolled1 admits additional students1 using a random lottery system if more students apply for admission than can be accommodated4 7v7 ,school closure strategy ,a local educational agency implementing a school closure strategy for a school-- 7,i7 shall close the school and enroll the students who attended the school in other schools1 including charter schools1 served by the local educational agency that are within reasonable proximity to the closed school1 as determined by the local educational agency1 and that are higher-performing than the school that is being closed2 7,,ii7 shall provide transportation1 or shall pay for the provision of transportation1 for each such student to the student's new school1 consistent with ,state law and local educational agency policy2 7,,iii7 shall provide information about high-quality educational options1 as well as transition and support services to students1 who attended the closed school and the students' parents2 and 7,,iv7 may use school improvement funds provided under subsection 7f7 to pay for the expenses of-- 7aa7 transitioning students from the school that is being closed to the new school2 7bb7 supporting the new school2 and 7cc7 expanding and offering student supports and services within the new school1 which may include high-quality prekindergarten programs and services4 7,c7 ,flexibility 7i7 ,flexibility for certain local educational agencies ,notwithstanding any other provision of this paragraph-- 7,i7 a local educational agency that is eligible for services under subpart #a or #b of part ,b of title ,,vi1 as determined by the ,secretary1 may modify not more than #a of the elements or activities required under subparagraph 7,a7 of a school improvement strategy selected for a school identified under paragraph 7#d7 in order to better meet the needs of students in such school2 and 7,,ii7 a ,state educational agency may apply to the ,secretary for a waiver of clauses 7i77,i7 and 7ii77,i7 of subparagraph 7,b74 7ii7 ,state flexibility ,notwithstanding any other provision of this paragraph1 a ,state educational agency may1 with the approval of the ,secretary1 establish an alternative ,state-determined1 evidence-based1 school improvement strategy that may be used by local educational agencies in the ,state in addition to the strategies described in subparagraph 7,b71 except that funds provided under this title shall not be used for school vouchers4 7,d7 ,public school choice 7i7 ,in general ,in addition to the requirements of subparagraph 7,a7 and the school improvement strategy determined under subparagraph 7,b7 or 7,c77ii71 a local educational agency shall1 not later than #c months before the first day of the school year following identification as a priority school under paragraph 7#a71 provide all students enrolled in the identified school with the option to transfer to another public school served by the local educational agency that has not been identified under such paragraph1 unless such an option is prohibited by ,state law4 7ii7 ,priority ,in providing students the option to transfer to another public school1 the local educational agency shall give priority to the lowest-achieving children from low-income families1 as determined by the local educational agency for the purposes of allocating funds to schools under section #aaac7;a77#c74 7iii7 ,treatment ,students who use the option to transfer to another public school shall be enrolled in classes and other activities in the public school to which the students transfer in the same manner as all other children at the public school4 7iv7 ,special rule ,a local educational agency shall permit a child who transfers to another public school under this subparagraph to remain in that school until the child has completed the highest grade in such school4 7#e7 ,improvement 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,state educational agency shall no longer identify a school that has been identified as a priority school for any remainder of the school's #c-year identification period if-- 7i7 after #b years of the #c-year period for which a school is identified as a priority school under paragraph 7#a71 the school has met all of the school's performance targets as described in section #aaaa7;a77#c77;,a72 or 7ii7 after #b years of the #c-year period1 the ,state determines1 based on the most current data1 that the school's rate of improvement is sufficient to enable the school to meet all of the school's performance targets by the end of the #c-year period4 7,b7 ,continued eligibility for school improvement funds ,if an eligible entity1 as defined in subsection 7f 77#a71 was receiving school improvement funds under subsection 7f7 for a school that improves as described in subparagraph 7,a71 the eligible entity shall continue to receive such grant funds1 and use such funds to carry out the grant activities in such school1 for the full period of such grant4 7#f7 ,repeated classification as a priority school 7,a7 ,in general ,for each public school that is identified as a priority school under paragraph 7#a7 for any portion of a #c-year period and is re-identified under such paragraph for the subsequent time period1 the local educational agency shall carry out the requirements of this subsection for such subsequent period by implementing1 with respect to such school1 the restart strategy or school closure strategy under clause 7iv7 or 7v7 of paragraph 7#d77;,b74 7,b7 ,special rule ,notwithstanding subparagraph 7,a71 a local educational agency serving a school described in such paragraph1 may1 in coordination with the ,state educational agency and based on a community needs assessment1 apply to the ,secretary for a waiver to implement another school improvement model not previously used by the local educational agency for the school4 7e7 ,report on professional development funds for priority schools ,each local educational agency that receives subgrant funds under this part shall prepare and submit a report to the ,state educational agency1 at the end of each school year1 regarding-- 7#a7 the local educational agency's use of funds for professional development1 as required under section #babc7;b71 in schools identified as priority schools under subsection 7d7 that did not receive funds under subsection 7f72 and 7#b7 any changes in1 or effects on1 student performance at such schools during such school year4 7f7 ,school improvement funds 7#a7 ,definitions ,in this subsection3 7,a7 ,eligible entity the term eligible entity means-- 7i7 a ,state educational agency2 7ii7 a local educational agency that receives funds under this part and serves at least #a eligible school2 7iii7 a consortium of such local educational agencies2 or 7iv7 an educational service agency that serves at least #a local educational agency described in clause 7ii74 7,b7 ,eligible school ,the term eligible school means a school identified as a priority school under subsection 7d74 7#b7 ,allotments to states 7,a7 ,in general ,from the funds made available to carry out this subsection under section #c7;a77#b7 for a fiscal year1 the ,secretary shall provide ,states that submit an application described in paragraph 7#c7 with school improvement funds through an allotment1 as determined under subparagraph 7,b7 and in addition to the amounts made available to ,states under subpart #b1 to enable the ,states to award subgrants and carry out the activities described in this subsection to assist eligible schools4 7,b7 ,allotments to ,states ,from the funds made available to carry out this subsection under section #c7;a77#b7 for a fiscal year1 the ,secretary shall allot to each ,state with an approved application an amount that bears the same relation to such funds as the amount that the ,state received under subpart #b for the preceding fiscal year bears to the amount that all ,states receive under such subpart for such fiscal year4 7#c7 ,state application ,a ,state that desires to receive school improvement funds under this subsection shall submit an application to the ,secretary at such time1 in such manner1 and accompanied by such information as the ,secretary may require4 ,each application shall include a description of-- 7,a7 the process and the criteria that the ,state will use to award subgrants under paragraph 7#e77;,a77i72 7,b7 the process and the criteria the ,state will use to determine whether the eligible entity's proposal for each eligible school meets the requirements of paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#d71 and subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 of paragraph 7#c71 of subsection 7d72 7,c7 how the ,state will ensure geographic diversity in making subgrants2 7,d7 how the ,state will set priorities in awarding subgrants to eligible entities2 7,e7 how the ,state will monitor and evaluate the implementation of school improvement strategies by eligible entities1 including how the ,state will use the results of the evaluation to improve ,state strategies for supporting schools identified under subsection 7d72 and 7,f7 how the ,state will reduce barriers for schools in the implementation of school improvement strategies1 including operational flexibility that would enable complete implementation of the selected school improvement strategy4 7#d7 ,state administration and technical assistance ,a ,state that receives an allotment under this subsection may reserve not more than a total of #e percent of such allotment for the administration of this subsection1 which may include activities aimed at building ,state capacity to support the local educational agency and school improvement1 such as providing technical assistance and other support 7including regular site visits to monitor implementation of selected school improvement strategies to eligible entities serving eligible schools71 either directly or through educational service agencies or other public or private organizations4 7#e7 ,school improvement activities 7,a7 ,in general ,a ,state that receives school improvement funds under this subsection shall use not less than #ie percent of such allotment to carry out school improvement activities for eligible schools by-- 7i7 awarding subgrants1 on a competitive basis1 to eligible entities to enable the eligible entities to carry out the activities described in subparagraph 7,c7 for eligible schools2 or 7ii7 if the ,state chooses and the local educational agency serving an eligible school agrees1 directly providing the activities described in subparagraph 7,c77ii7 to the eligible school and the local educational agency1 or arranging for other entities1 such as school support teams or educational service agencies1 to provide such activities to the school4 7,b7 ,subgrants 7i7 ,applications ,an eligible entity that desires a subgrant under this paragraph shall submit an application to the ,state at such time1 in such manner1 and including such information as the ,state shall require4 ,the application shall include a description of how the eligible entity will carry out the requirements of paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#d71 and subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 of paragraph 7#c71 of subsection 7d7 for each eligible school to be served by the grant4 7ii7 ,demonstration of additional responsibilities ,each eligible entity that desires a subgrant under this paragraph shall demonstrate in its application that the eligible entity has-- 7,i7 adopted human resource policies that prioritize the recruitment1 retention1 and placement of effective staff in eligible schools2 7,,ii7 ensured that eligible schools have access to resources to implement the school improvement strategies described in subsection 7d77#d71 such as facilities1 professional development1 and technology2 7,,iii7 identified opportunities to reduce duplication1 increase efficiency1 and assist eligible schools in complying with reporting requirements of ,state and ,federal programs2 7,,iv7 developed an early warning indicator system that monitors school-level data1 and alerts the eligible school when a student indicates slowed progress toward high school graduation1 so that the school can provide appropriate student interventions2 and 7,v7 facilitated alignment and coordination between high-quality early childhood education programs and services serving students who will attend eligible schools that are elementary schools1 and teachers and principals of such eligible schools4 7iii7 ,subgrant size ,a ,state shall award subgrants under this paragraph of sufficient size to enable subgrant recipients to fully and effectively implement the selected school improvement strategies4 7iv7 ,subgrant period ,each subgrant awarded under this paragraph shall be for a #e-year period4 7v7 ,withholding final funding ,in order for a ,state to award subgrant funds to an eligible entity for the final #b years of the subgrant cycle1 the eligible entity shall demonstrate that the schools receiving funds under this paragraph have made significant progress on the leading indicators4 7,c7 ,use of subgrant funds ,an eligible entity that receives a subgrant under this paragraph shall use the subgrant funds to-- 7i7 carry out the requirements of subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 of paragraph 7#c71 and paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#d71 of subsection 7d7 in an eligible school that has been identified under such subsection as of the date of the grant award1 which may include a maximum #a-year planning period2 and 7ii7 carry out activities at the local educational agency level that directly support such implementation1 such as-- 7,i7 assistance in data collection and analysis2 7,,ii7 recruiting and retaining staff2 7,,iii7 teacher and principal evaluation2 7,,iv7 professional development2 7,v7 coordination of services to address students' social1 emotional1 and health needs2 and 7,,vi7 progress monitoring4 7,d7 ,supplement1 not supplant ,an eligible entity or ,state shall use ,federal funds received under this subsection only to supplement the funds that would1 in the absence of such ,federal funds1 be made available from non-,federal sources for the education of pupils participating in programs funded under this subsection4 7,e7 ,intervention by ,state ,in the case of a ,state educational agency that has taken over a school or local educational agency1 the ,state may use an amount of funds under this subsection similar to the amount that the school or local educational agency would receive1 under this subsection1 in order to carry out the activities described in subparagraph 7,c7 for the school and local educational agency1 either directly or through an eligible entity designated by the ,state educational agency4 7#f7 ,national activities ,from amounts appropriated and reserved for this paragraph under section #c7;a77#b77;,b71 the ,secretary shall carry out the following national activities3 7,a7 ,activities focused on building ,state and local educational agency capacity to turn around eligible schools and schools in rural areas through activities such as-- 7i7 identifying and disseminating effective school improvement strategies1 including in rural areas2 7ii7 making available targeted technical assistance1 including planning and implementation tools2 and 7iii7 expanding the availability of turnaround partners capable of assisting in turning around eligible schools1 including in rural areas4 7,b7 ,activities focused on building capacity to turn around eligible schools1 including in rural areas4 7,c7 ,the use of data1 research1 and evaluation to-- 7i7 identify schools that are implementing school improvement strategies effectively2 7ii7 identify effective school improvement strategies2 and 7iii7 collect and disseminate that information to ,states and local educational agencies in a manner that facilitates replication of effective practices4 7,d7 ,other activities designed to support ,state and local efforts to improve eligible schools4 7#g7 ,evaluation ,the ,director of the ,institute of ,education ,sciences shall conduct an evaluation of the programs carried out under this subsection4 7g7 ,construction ,nothing in this section shall be construed to alter or otherwise affect the rights1 remedies1 and procedures afforded school or school district employees under ,federal1 ,state1 or local laws 7including applicable regulations or court orders7 or under the terms of collective bargaining agreements1 memoranda of understanding1 or other agreements between such employees and their employers4 4 #aaag4 ,qualifications for teachers and paraprofessionals ,subpart #a of part ,a of title ,i 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcaa et seq47 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking section #aaag2 7#b7 by redesignating section #aaai as section #aaag1 and moving it so as to precede section #aaah2 7#c7 by redesignating sections #aabj1 #aabj;,a1 and #aabj;,b as sections #aaai1 #aabj1 and #aabj;,a1 respectively2 and 7#d7 in section #aaag1 as redesignated by paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 by striking subsections 7a7 and 7b7 and inserting the following3 7a7 ,teacher qualifications 7#a7 ,in general ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 each local educational agency receiving assistance under this part shall ensure that all teachers teaching a core academic subject in a program supported with funds under this part are highly qualified teachers and are certified in the subject area in which the teachers are assigned to teach4 7#b7 ,exception ,each local educational agency located in a ,state in which the ,state has fully implemented a professional growth and improvement system shall only be required to comply with the requirements under paragraph 7#a7 as they relate to new teachers4 7#c7 ,special rule for small1 rural1 or remote schools ,in the case of a local educational agency that is unable to provide a highly qualified teacher to serve as an on-site classroom teacher for a core academic subject in a small1 rural1 or remote school1 the local educational agency may meet the requirements of this section by using distance learning to provide such instruction by a teacher who is a highly qualified teacher for purposes of the core academic subject1 as long as-- 7,a7 the teacher who is a highly qualified teacher in the core academic subject-- 7i7 is responsible for providing at least #ej percent of the direct instruction in the core academic subject through distance learning2 7ii7 is responsible for monitoring student progress2 and 7iii7 is the teacher who assigns the students their grades2 and 7,b7 an on-site teacher who is a highly qualified teacher for a subject other the core academic subject taught through distance learning is present in the classroom throughout the period of distance learning and provides supporting instruction and assistance to the students4 7b7 ,qualifications for ,american ,indian1 ,alaska ,native1 or ,native ,hawaiian language1 culture1 or history teachers 7#a7 ,language or culture 7,a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 the requirements of subsection 7a7 on local educational agencies with respect to highly qualified teachers shall not apply to a teacher of ,american ,indian1 ,alaska ,native1 or ,native ,hawaiian language or culture1 whether the teacher is teaching on a permanent1 part-time1 or occasional basis4 7,b7 ,competency ,a ,state may require that a local tribe or tribal organization1 as defined in section #d of the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #dej;b71 verify the competency of a public school teacher of ,american ,indian1 ,alaska ,native1 or ,native ,hawaiian language or culture to teach such subject1 to the chief administrative officer of the local educational agency or the chief ,state school officer4 7#b7 ,history 7,a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 the requirements of subsection 7a7 on local educational agencies with respect to highly qualified teachers1 shall not apply to a teacher who is a ,native elder or other authority on ,american ,indian1 ,alaska ,native1 or ,native ,hawaiian history and who provides instruction in such subject1 whether on a part-time or occasional basis4 7,b7 ,competency ,a ,state may require that a local tribe or tribal organization1 as defined in section #d of the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #dej;b71 verify the competency of the instructor described in subparagraph 7,a7 of ,american ,indian1 ,alaska ,native1 or ,native ,hawaiian history to teach such subject1 to the chief administrative officer of the local educational agency or the chief ,state school officer4 2 7,b7 in subsection 7c77#a71 by striking hired after the date of enactment of the ,no ,child ,left ,behind ,act of #bjja and2 7,c7 by striking subsections 7d7 and 7l72 7,d7 by redesignating subsections 7e71 7f71 7g71 7h71 7i71 7j71 and 7k71 as subsections 7d71 7e71 7f71 7g71 7h71 7i71 and 7j71 respectively2 7,e7 in subsection 7d71 as redesignated by subparagraph 7,d71 by striking ,subsections 7c7 and 7d7 and inserting ,subsection 7c72 and 7,f7 by striking subsection 7i71 as redesignated by subparagraph 7,d71 and inserting the following3 7i7 ,special rule ,a ,state educational agency may not require a school or a local educational agency to expend a specific amount of funds for professional development activities under this part4 4 #aaah4 ,parent and family engagement ,section #aaah 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcah7 is amended to read as follows3 #aaah4 ,parent and family engagement 7a7 ,local educational agency parent and family engagement assessment and plan 7#a7 ,in general ,in order to increase student academic achievement and improve child development1 a local educational agency may receive funds under this part only if such agency develops and implements a strategic1 evidence-based plan to support meaningful engagement of parents and family members in education 7referred to in this section as the parent and family engagement plan74 ,such plan shall be-- 7,a7 based on a needs assessment of parents and family members1 school instructional and leadership personnel1 and community leaders1 conducted to inform the development of the plan2 and 7,b7 be developed and implemented through meaningful consultation with-- 7i7 parents and family members of participating children2 7ii7 youth who have graduated from schools that are part of the local educational agency2 7iii7 as applicable1 employers1 business leaders1 and philanthropic organizations2 7iv7 other members of the community who are committed to increasing student academic achievement and improving child development2 7v7 to the greatest extent practicable1 individuals with expertise in effectively engaging parents and family members in education2 and 7vi7 organizations that have a demonstrated record of effectiveness in assisting students in becoming college and career ready1 as determined in accordance with the ,state academic content standards under section #aaaa7;a77#a74 7#b7 ,annual survey ,a local educational agency described in paragraph 7#a7 shall1 on an annual basis1 conduct a survey1 through electronic means to the extent practicable1 including delivery through mobile devices1 of all parents1 family members1 and all school instructional and leadership personnel1 to-- 7,a7 determine the needs of parents and family members1 in order to assist with the learning of their children and engage with school personnel1 including all teachers of their children2 7,b7 identify strategies to support school-family interactions1 including identifying and addressing the barriers to effective parental involvement in a manner responsive to the cultural and language needs of such parents2 7,c7 determine the level of parent and family engagement in each respondent's respective school and the level of engagement of school leaders with parent and family members2 7,d7 identify perceived and actual barriers to the activities described in subparagraph 7,a72 and 7,e7 determine the perceptions about the school's conditions for learning4 7#c7 ,parent and family engagement plan 7,a7 ,development ,based on the results of the survey described in paragraph 7#b71 each local educational agency receiving funds under this part shall develop and implement an annual parent and family engagement plan jointly with the parents and family members of participating children and1 where applicable1 with a parent advisory committee that represents the entire school district4 ,such plan shall-- 7i7 be designed to foster the engagement of parents and other family members and school instructional and leadership personnel2 7ii7 be designed to integrate such engagement into the practice of all the local educational agency's schools that are served under this part2 7iii7 establish parent engagement goals for the local educational agency and such schools2 and 7iv7 establish annual quantifiable performance benchmarks for such goals1 which shall require continual progress toward the achievement of such goals4 7,b7 ,additional elements ,the parent and family engagement plan shall-- 7i7 establish the school's expectations for1 and commitment to support1 meaningful1 evidence-based1 parent and family engagement strategies2 7ii7 describe the process through which the school will equip parents and family members1 with particular attention to economically disadvantaged parents and family members1 to-- 7,i7 act in partnership with local educational agency and school personnel to improve the academic achievement and development of their children2 and 7,,ii7 participate in school improvement strategies2 7iii7 describe how the local educational agency will provide the coordination1 technical assistance1 and other support and conditions necessary to assist participating schools in planning and implementing effective parent and family engagement strategies1 such as-- 7,i7 making facilities of the local educational agency available1 as appropriate2 7,,ii7 making compensatory time available for educators to conduct home visits2 7,,iii7 establishing co-location with public assistance programs2 7,,iv7 encouraging the implementation of community school models and related activities2 and 7,v7 utilizing the expertise of1 and developing strategies with1 organizations that have a demonstrated track record of success in supporting parent and family engagement2 7iv7 provide for not less than #a school-wide meeting during each academic year1 at a convenient time1 to which parents and family members of participating children shall be invited and encouraged to attend1 in order to-- 7,i7 review the parent and family engagement plan2 7,,ii7 inform parents and family members of opportunities for engagement in their child's education2 and 7,,iii7 explain to parents and family members the right of the parents and family members to be involved1 and the benefits of meaningful engagement2 7v7 provide parents with an opportunity to develop the knowledge and skills to engage in full partnerships with school instructional and leadership staff of the school in the education of their children2 7vi7 provide for professional development and other evidence-based support to school instructional and leadership personnel regarding effective parent and family engagement2 7vii7 to the extent feasible and appropriate1 coordinate and integrate parent and family engagement programs and strategies with other ,federal1 ,state1 and local programs2 7viii7 provide information to school personnel1 students1 and parents about the school's use of positive behavioral interventions and supports1 school-based mental health programs1 and the expectations of school personnel1 students1 and parents in supporting a safe learning environment for all students2 and 7ix7 describe how the local educational agency will coordinate with parent and family information and resource centers established under part ,h of title ,,iv4 7b7 ,annual review of performance benchmarks ,each year1 each local educational agency described in subsection 7a71 each school served under this part1 and the parent advisory board established under subsection 7g7 shall collaboratively review the benchmarks for each of the goals established under subsection 7a77#c77;,a74 ,based on the review-- 7#a7 if a local educational agency has met or made continual progress toward meeting1 its annual benchmarks in such year1 the local educational agency will continue to implement the parent and family engagement plan2 7#b7 if the local educational agency has not met or made continual progress toward meeting its annual benchmarks in such year1 the local educational agency and parent advisory board shall jointly determine the cause after taking into the account the results of the end-of-the-year survey described in subsection 7c72 and 7#c7 the local educational agency shall publicly report on whether the agency has met or made continual progress toward meeting such benchmarks1 and the degree to which the benchmarks were met4 7c7 ,end-of-the-year survey ,as part of the review described in subsection 7b71 a local educational agency shall conduct an end-of-the-year survey of parents and school instructional and leadership personnel1 including parents and personnel who participated in the survey described in subsection 7a77#b71 to determine whether the needs of parents and personnel were met through the implementation of the plan4 7d7 ,revision of plan ,the local educational agency and the parent advisory board established under subsection 7g7 shall address the causes described in subsection 7b77#b7 and the results of the survey in subsection 7c7 in the development or revision of the parent and family engagement plan4 7e7 ,reservation and use of funds 7#a7 ,in general ,each local educational agency shall reserve not less than #b percent of such agency's allocation under subpart #b to assist schools in carrying out the activities described in this section1 subject to paragraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,exception ,the reservation requirement under paragraph 7#a7 shall not apply if #a percent of the local educational agency's allocation under subpart #b for the fiscal year for which the determination is made is equal to or less than #e1jjj4 7#c7 ,distribution of funds 7,a7 ,in general ,a local educational agency shall-- 7i7 distribute not less than #ge percent of funds reserved under paragraph 7#a7 to schools served under this part2 and 7ii7 use not more than #bj percent of such funds for parent and family engagement activities at the local educational agency level4 7,b7 ,priority ,in allocating the funds described in subparagraph 7,a71 each local educational agency shall give priority to high-need schools4 7#d7 ,use of funds ,funds reserved under paragraph 7#a7 may be used to carry out activities and strategies consistent with the parent and family engagement plan described in subsection 7a71 including not less than #a of the following3 7,a7 ,designating or establishing a dedicated office or dedicated personnel for parent and family engagement4 7,b7 ,providing professional development for local educational agency and school personnel regarding parent and family engagement strategies1 which may be provided jointly to teachers1 school leaders1 early childhood educators1 and parents and family members4 7,c7 ,providing adult education and literacy activities1 as defined in section #bjc of the ,adult ,education and ,family ,literacy ,act4 7,d7 ,supporting home visitation programs4 7,e7 ,engaging in other evidence-based or promising strategies for improving and increasing parent and family engagement1 which may include family and student supports1 as defined in section #dgjc4 7,f7 ,disseminating information on best practices 7such as implementation1 replication1 impact studies1 and evaluations7 focused on parent and family engagement1 especially best practices for increasing the engagement of economically disadvantaged parents and family members4 7,g7 ,contracting with experienced parent organizations to assist with training and other activities under this section4 7,h7 ,collaborating1 or providing subgrants to schools to enable the schools to collaborate1 with community-based organizations1 or employers1 with a demonstrated track record of success in improving and increasing student academic achievement and parent and family engagement to-- 7i7 enhance student achievement and development through greater engagement with children1 such as experiential learning opportunities and internships2 7ii7 increase opportunities for such organizations and employers to support family engagement activities1 including by offering family engagement training and supporting adult education and family literacy programs2 and 7iii7 expand the role of the school as a community resource1 such as by using facilities for community events1 meetings1 career or health fairs1 or adult education and family literacy activities4 7f7 ,accessibility ,in carrying out the parent and family engagement requirements of this part1 local educational agencies and schools1 to the greatest extent practicable1 shall provide opportunities for the full and informed participation of parents and family members 7including parents and family members with disabilities71 including providing information and school reports in a format and1 to the greatest extent practicable1 in a language such parents can understand4 7g7 ,parent advisory board ,each local educational agency described in subsection 7a7 shall establish a parent advisory board for the purposes of developing1 revising1 and reviewing the parent and family engagement plan4 ,such board shall-- 7#a7 consist of a sufficient number of parents of children attending the local educational agency's schools served under this part to adequately represent the interests and needs of parents at the local educational agency2 7#b7 meet multiple times throughout the school year2 and 7#c7 be representative of the population served by the local educational agency4 4 #aaai4 ,technical correction regarding complaint process for section #aaai ,section #aaai7;c77#b7 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcbj7;c77#b771 as redesignated by section #aaag7c71 is amended by striking #ieje and inserting #iejc4 #aabj4 ,comparability of services ,section #aabj 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcba71 as redesignated by section #aaag7c71 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking 8involved02 and 7#b7 by striking subsection 7c7 and inserting the following3 7c7 ,comparability 7#a7 ,in ,general 7,a7 ,comparability ,beginning for the #bjae-bjaf school year1 a local educational agency may receive funds under this part only if the local educational agency demonstrates to the ,state educational agency that the combined ,state and local per-pupil expenditures 7including actual personnel and actual non-personnel expenditures7 in each school served under this part1 in the most recent year for which such data were available1 are not less than the average combined ,state and local per-pupil expenditures for those schools that are not served under this part4 7,b7 ,alternative comparability ,if the local educational agency is serving all of the schools under its jurisdiction under this part1 the agency shall demonstrate to the ,state educational agency that the average combined ,state and local per-pupil expenditures 7including actual personnel and actual non-personnel expenditures7 for its high-poverty schools1 in the most recent year for which such data are available1 were not less than the average combined ,state and local per-pupil expenditures for its low-poverty schools4 7,c7 ,basis ,a local educational agency may meet the requirements of subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 on a local educational agency-wide basis or a grade-span by grade-span basis4 7,d7 ,exclusion of funds 7i7 ,in general ,for the purpose of complying with this paragraph1 a local educational agency shall exclude any ,state or local funds expended in any school for-- 7,i7 excess costs of providing services to ,english learners2 7,,ii7 excess costs of providing services to children with disabilities2 7,,iii7 capital expenditures2 and 7,,iv7 such other expenditures as the ,secretary determines appropriate4 7ii7 ,changes after the beginning of the school year ,a local educational agency need not include unpredictable changes in student enrollment or personnel assignments that occur after the beginning of a school year in determining compliance under this subsection4 7#b7 ,documentation ,a local educational agency shall demonstrate that it is meeting the requirements of paragraph 7#a7 by submitting to the ,state educational agency the per-pupil expenditures1 personnel expenditures1 non-personnel expenditures1 and total expenditures for each school served by the local educational agency4 7#c7 ,inapplicability ,this subsection shall not apply to a local educational agency that does not have more than #a building for each grade span4 7#d7 ,process and procedures 7,a7 ,local educational agency responsibilities ,each local educational agency assisted under this part shall1 by ,october #ca1 #bjaf1 report to the ,state educational agency on its compliance with the requirements of this subsection for the preceding school year1 including a listing1 by school1 of actual combined per-pupil ,state and local personnel and non-personnel expenditures4 7,b7 ,state educational agency responsibilities ,each ,state educational agency assisted under this part shall ensure that such information is made publicly available by the ,state or the local educational agency1 including the school by school listing described in subparagraph 7,a74 7,c7 ,plan ,a local educational agency that does not meet the requirements of this subsection in any year shall develop and implement a plan to ensure compliance for the subsequent school year and may be required by the ,state educational agency to report on its progress in implementing such plan4 7#e7 ,transition provisions 7,a7 ,school years preceding the #bjae-bjaf school year ,for school years preceding the #bjae-bjaf school year1 a local educational agency may receive funds under this part only if the local educational agency demonstrates to the ,state educational agency that the local educational agency meets the requirements of this subsection1 as in effect on the day before the date of enactment of the ,strengthening ,america's ,schools ,act of #bjac4 7,b7 ,transition between requirements ,the ,secretary shall take such steps as are necessary to provide for the orderly transition between the requirements under this section1 as in effect on the day before the date of enactment of the ,strengthening ,america's ,schools ,act of #bjac1 and the new requirements under this section1 as amended by such ,act4 7#f7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this subsection shall be construed to require a local educational agency to transfer school personnel in order to comply with this subsection4 7#g7 ,comparable requirements ,in the case of a ,state1 ,state educational agency1 or local educational agency that has1 before the date of enactment of the ,strengthening ,america's ,schools ,act of #bjac1 enacted requirements relating to the comparability of educational expenditures that differ from the requirements of this subsection1 the ,secretary shall allow the local educational agency to demonstrate comparability of educational expenditures for purposes of this subsection through the enacted requirements if the ,secretary determines that the enacted requirements provide the same1 or a higher1 standard of comparability for schools served under this part as required by this subsection4 4 #aaba4 ,coordination requirements ,section #aabj;,a 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcbb71 as redesignated by section #aaag7c71 is amended to read as follows3 #aabj;,a4 ,coordination requirements 7a7 ,in general ,each local educational agency receiving assistance under this part shall carry out the activities described in subsection 7b7 with ,head ,start agencies 7consistent with section #fdb7;e77#e7 of the ,head ,start ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ihja7;e77#e771 providers of services under part ,c of the ,individuals with ,disabilities ,education ,act1 programs carried out under section #fai of such ,act1 and1 if feasible1 other entities carrying out high-quality early childhood education programs and services4 7b7 ,activities ,the activities and services referred to in subsection 7a7 include-- 7#a7 developing and implementing a systematic procedure for transferring1 with parental consent1 early childhood program records for each participating child to the school in which such child will enroll2 7#b7 establishing ongoing communication between early childhood program staff and their counterparts in the schools 7including teachers1 principals1 social workers1 local educational agency liaisons designated under section #gbb7;g77#a77;,j77ii7 of the ,mc,kinney-,vento ,homeless ,assistance ,act1 and health staff7 to facilitate the coordination and alignment of programs2 7#c7 establishing ongoing communications between the early childhood program and the local educational agency for developing continuity of developmentally appropriate instructional programs and shared expectations for children's learning and development as children transition to school2 7#d7 organizing and participating in joint training1 including transition-related training for school staff and early childhood programs2 7#e7 establishing comprehensive transition policies and procedures that support the school readiness of children transitioning to school2 7#f7 conducting outreach to parents1 families1 and elementary school teachers to discuss the educational1 developmental1 and other needs of children entering school2 7#g7 helping parents of children who are ,english learners understand-- 7,a7 the instructional and other services provided by the school in which such child will enroll after participation in a ,head ,start program or other ,federal early childhood care and education program2 and 7,b7 as appropriate1 the information provided to parents of ,english learners under section #cbjb2 7#h7 helping parents understand the instructional and other services provided by the school in which their child will enroll after participation in a ,head ,start program or other ,federal early childhood care and education program2 and 7#i7 developing and implementing a system to increase program participation of underserved populations of eligible children1 especially children eligible for a free or reduced price lunch under the ,richard ,b4 ,russell ,national ,school ,lunch ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agea et seq471 parents of children who are ,english learners1 and parents of children with disabilities4 4 #aabb4 ,grants for the outlying areas and the ,secretary of the ,interior ,section #aaba 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcca7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking section #ajjb7;a7 and #aabe;,a7f7 and inserting paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#c7 of section #c7;a72 7#b7 in subsection 7b77#c7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking and freely associated ,states2 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,c77ii71 by striking challenging ,state academic content standards and inserting college and career ready ,state academic content standards under section #aaaa7;a77#a72 and 7#c7 by striking subsection 7c7 and inserting the following3 7c7 ,definition of outlying area ,as used in subsections 7a7 and 7b71 the term outlying area has the meaning given that term in subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 of section #iaja7db74 4 #aabc4 ,allocations to ,states ,section #aabb7;a7 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fccb7;a77 is amended by striking section #ajjb7;a7 to carry out this part for each of fiscal years #bjjb-bjjg and inserting section #c7;a77#a7 to carry out this part for each of fiscal years #bjad through #bjai4 #aabd4 ,education finance incentive grant program ,section #aabe;,a 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fccg7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking subsection 7f7 and inserting section #c7;a77#c712 7#b7 in subsection 7b77#a77;,a71 by striking subsection 7f7 and inserting section #c7;a77#c72 7#c7 by striking subsection 7f72 and 7#d7 by redesignating subsection 7g7 as subsection 7f74 #aabe4 ,blue ribbon schools2 centers for excellence in early childhood ,part ,a of title ,i 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcja et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #c ,blue ribbon schools2 centers for excellence in early childhood #aaca4 ,blue ribbon schools 7a7 ,program purpose ,it is the purpose of this section to assist ,states and local educational agencies in identifying and rewarding high-performing public schools4 7b7 ,blue ribbon schools 7#a7 ,identification of blue ribbon schools ,each ,state receiving a grant under subpart #b may-- 7,a7 define the category of blue ribbon schools1 consistent with paragraph 7#b71 for the ,state as part of its ,state plan in section #aaaa7;b72 and 7,b7 identify1 for each school year1 the schools in the ,state that are blue ribbon schools for such year4 7#b7 ,blue ribbon school criteria 7,a7 ,in general ,if a ,state elects to carry out this subsection1 the ,state's blue ribbon schools shall consist of the highest #e percent of the ,state's public elementary schools and secondary schools1 as designated by the ,state based on-- 7i7 the percentage of proficient or advanced students1 as determined under section #aaaa7;a77#c77;,b77ii71 in ,english or language arts1 and mathematics2 7ii7 in the case of high schools1 the school's graduation rates2 7iii7 the performance of each category of students described in section #aaaa7;a77#c77;,d72 7iv7 the percentage of students who are meeting or exceeding the ,state student academic achievement standards or are achieving sufficient academic growth as described in section #aaaa7;a77#c77;,b77iii72 and 7v7 school gains4 7,b7 ,noneligibility for blue ribbon status ,a school identified under subsection 7c7 or 7d7 of section #aaaf for a year shall not be eligible for blue ribbon school status for the same year4 7c7 ,rewards 7#a7 ,in general ,each ,state that defines and identifies blue ribbon schools under subsection 7b77#a7 for a school year may-- 7,a7 provide each blue ribbon school in the ,state with increased autonomy over the school's budget1 staffing1 and time2 7,b7 allow each blue ribbon school to have flexibility in the use of any funds provided to the school under this ,act for any purpose allowed under this ,act 7notwithstanding any other provision of this ,act71 as long as such use is consistent with the ,civil ,rights ,act of #aifd1 title ,,ix of the ,education ,amendments of #aigb1 section #ejd of the ,rehabilitation ,act of #aigc1 the ,americans with ,disabilities ,act of #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abaja71 and part ,b of the ,individuals with ,disabilities ,education ,act2 and 7,c7 reserve not more than 4#e percent of the funds allotted to the ,state under subpart #b and use such reserved amounts to distribute rewards1 on a competitive basis1 to local educational agencies that serve #a or more blue ribbon schools identified under subsection 7b7 that receive funds under subpart #b to enable the local educational agencies to provide awards to such blue ribbon schools that receive funds under such subpart4 7#b7 ,use of rewards ,as a condition of receiving an award from a local educational agency under this subsection1 a blue ribbon school shall agree to use the award funds to-- 7,a7 improve student achievement2 and 7,b7 provide technical assistance to the lowest-achieving schools in the closest geographic region of the ,state to the blue ribbon school1 in accordance with the ,state plan under section #aaaa7;b77#a77;,f74 #aacb4 ,centers of excellence in early childhood 7a7 ,definition of eligible early childhood education program ,in this section1 the term eligible early childhood education program means an early childhood education program1 as defined in section #ajc of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife1 that-- 7#a7 serves young children from households that would be eligible to receive a free or reduced price lunch under the ,richard ,b4 ,russell ,national ,school ,lunch ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agea et seq472 7#b7 is nominated1 by the ,governor of the ,state in which the program is located and through a competitive selection process1 to be a center of excellence in early childhood under this section4 7b7 ,program authorized 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,education1 acting jointly with the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services as provided in paragraph 7#b71 shall1 subject to the availability of funds under section #c7;b77#d71 establish a program under which the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 designate exemplary eligible early childhood education programs as centers of excellence in early childhood for the purposes of sharing best practices among early childhood education programs and to support or recognize the centers of excellence to improve the quality of care in programs in their local region2 and 7,b7 award bonus grants to each center of excellence in early childhood1 to enable the center to carry out the activities described in subsection 7e74 7#b7 ,federal administration 7,a7 ,in general ,with respect to this section1 the ,secretary shall bear responsibility for obligating and disbursing funds and ensuring compliance with applicable laws and administrative requirements1 subject to subparagraph 7,b74 7,b7 ,interagency agreement ,the ,secretary of ,education and the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services shall jointly administer activities supported under this subsection on such terms as such secretaries shall set forth in an interagency agreement4 7c7 ,application 7#a7 ,in general ,in order to be eligible to be designated as a center of excellence in early childhood under subsection 7b71 an eligible early childhood education program shall submit an application to the ,secretary at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,secretary may require4 7#b7 ,contents ,at a minimum1 the application shall include-- 7,a7 evidence that the eligible early childhood education program has significantly improved the school readiness1 as determined by the ,secretaries1 of young children who have participated in the program2 7,b7 evidence that the eligible early childhood education program demonstrates improved child outcomes across all the essential domains of school readiness2 7,c7 evidence that the eligible early childhood education program has high staff qualifications that are designed to promote the social1 emotional1 physical1 and cognitive development of children2 7,d7 an assurance that the eligible early childhood education program will develop a collaborative partnership with other providers of early childhood education in the local community involved to conduct activities under subsection 7e72 7,e7 a nomination letter1 from the ,governor of the ,state in which the eligible early childhood education program is located1 demonstrating the eligible early childhood education program's ability to-- 7i7 provide the coordination1 transition1 and training services of the activities proposed to be carried out under the bonus grant1 including the coordination of such activities with ,state and local agencies that provide early childhood education and development to young children and families in the community served by the eligible early childhood education program2 and 7ii7 carry out the activities described in subsection 7e77#a72 and 7,f7 a description of how the early childhood program1 in order to expand accessibility and continuity of quality early childhood education and development services and programs1 will coordinate activities under subsection 7e7 with-- 7i7 programs serving children assisted under the ,child ,care and ,development ,block ,grant ,act of #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #iheh et seq472 7ii7 the temporary assistance for needy families program funded under part ,a of title ,,iv of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fja et seq472 7iii7 the block grants to ,state for social services program funded under subtitle ,a of title ,,xx of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acig et seq472 7iv7 child care programs supported directly through the ,community ,services ,block ,grant2 7v7 the ,head ,start and ,early ,head ,start programs carried out under ,head ,start ,act2 7vi7 programs supported by grants under part ,i of title ,,iv2 7vii7 other preschool programs supported under this title2 7viii7 programs carried out under section #fai and part ,c of the ,individuals with ,disabilities ,education ,act2 7ix7 ,state prekindergarten programs2 7x7 programs that support parent and family engagement1 including programs funded under section #aaah or1 if applicable1 grantees supported through parent and family information and resource center grants under part ,h of title ,,iv2 and 7xi7 other programs of early childhood education and development2 and 7,g7 a description of how the early childhood education program1 if selected as a center for excellence in early childhood1 will work with the local educational agency of the area in which the program is located1 to-- 7i7 provide for effective transitions between the program and elementary schools2 and 7ii7 to facilitate ongoing communication between the program and elementary school teachers concerning young children participating in the program to improve the teachers' ability to work effectively with low-income1 at-risk young children and their families4 7d7 ,designation and bonus grants 7#a7 ,in general ,for each #e-year term described in paragraph 7#b71 the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 select and designate1 as centers of excellence in early childhood1 not less than #a early childhood education program from each of the several ,states of the ,united ,states1 the ,district of ,columbia1 ,commonwealth of ,puerto ,rico1 and each of the outlying areas from which the ,secretary has received applications2 and 7,b7 award each center of excellence in early childhood a bonus grant for the #e-year term1 subject to paragraph 7#b77;,b74 7#b7 ,term of designation 7,a7 ,in general ,subject to subparagraph 7,b71 the ,secretary shall designate each early childhood education program as a center of excellence in early childhood under paragraph 7#a7 for a #e-year term4 ,during the period of that designation1 the program shall receive a bonus grant under subsection 7b74 7,b7 ,revocation ,the ,secretary may revoke a program's grant and designation under subparagraph 7,a7 if the ,secretary determines that the program has not made substantial progress in meeting the goals and objectives of the grant4 7#c7 ,bonus grant amount 7,a7 ,minimum amount of bonus grant ,subject to the availability of appropriations1 each bonus grant awarded under this subsection shall be in an amount of not less than #bjj1jjj per year4 7,b7 ,priority for increased bonus grant funding ,in determining the amount of the bonus grant for a center of excellence in early childhood under this section1 and subject to the requirements of subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary-- 7i7 shall give priority to centers that1 through their applications1 demonstrate that their programs are of exceptional quality and would serve as exemplary models for programs in the same geographic region2 and 7ii7 may give consideration to-- 7,i7 the populations served by the centers1 such as centers that serve large proportions of young children who are ,english learners1 children who are infants or toddlers with disabilities1 as defined in #fcb of the ,individuals with ,disabilities ,education ,act1 children with disabilities who are eligible for services under section #fai of such ,act1 homeless children1 foster children1 or children who receive child protective services1 or young children of other underserved populations2 and 7,,ii7 centers that do an exceptional job meeting the needs of young children in such populations4 7e7 ,use of bonus grant funds ,a center of excellence in early childhood that receives a bonus grant under this subsection shall-- 7#a7 use not less than #ae percent of the funds made available through the grant to disseminate to other early childhood education programs in the ,state involved 7including to early childhood education programs who serve young children who live on tribal lands or come from families who engage in seasonal or migrant work71 best practices for achieving early academic success1 including-- 7,a7 best practices for achieving school readiness1 including developing early literacy and mathematics skills2 7,b7 best practices for achieving the acquisition of the ,english language for ,english learners1 if appropriate to the population served2 7,c7 best practices for providing high-quality comprehensive services1 if applicable1 for participating young children and their families2 and 7,d7 best practices for facilitating the social and emotional development of children and young children2 and 7#b7 use the remainder of such funds for not less than #b of the following activities3 7,a7 ,in the case of a center of excellence that is a ,head ,start program1 providing ,head ,start services to additional eligible young children4 7,b7 ,extending the services of the center of excellence to provide full-day1 full-week1 or full-year care to young children served by the program1 if appropriate to better meet the needs of working families in the community served by the center4 7,c7 ,further coordinating early childhood education programs and services and social services available in the community served by the center for at-risk young children1 their families1 and pregnant women4 7,d7 ,providing professional development for program instructional and support staff1 including joint training for with child care providers1 public preschool and elementary school teachers and school leaders1 and other providers of early childhood education and development programs4 7,e7 ,developing or maintaining partnerships with institutions of higher education and nonprofit organizations1 including community-based organizations1 that recruit1 train1 place1 and support postsecondary education students to serve as mentors and reading partners to preschool children in centers that serve such children4 7,f7 ,carrying out other activities determined by the center to improve the overall quality of the center's early childhood education program and for which there is evidence that the activities will lead to improved safety1 development1 well-being1 or school readiness of the young children served by the program4 7,g7 ,sharing best practices concerning the transition of children into elementary school4 7f7 ,reports to the ,secretary ,each center of excellence in early childhood that receives bonus grant funds under this section shall submit an annual report to the ,secretary1 at such time and in such manner as the ,secretary may require1 that contains a description of the activities the center carried out with funds received under this section1 including a description of how such funds improved services for young children and families4 7g7 ,research and technical assistance ,from the funds made available to carry out this section1 the ,secretary may reserve not more than #a percent of such funds to carry out the following activities3 7#a7 ,supporting a research collaborative among the ,institute of ,education ,sciences1 the ,national ,institute of ,child ,health and ,human ,development1 the ,office of ,planning1 ,research1 and ,evaluation within the ,administration for ,children and ,families of the ,department of ,health and ,human ,services1 and1 as appropriate1 other ,federal entities1 to support research on early learning that can inform improved ,state and other standards and licensing requirements and improved outcomes for young children1 which collaborative shall-- 7,a7 biennially prepare and publish for public comment a detailed research plan2 7,b7 support early learning research activities that could include determining-- 7i7 the characteristics of early learning programs that produce positive developmental outcomes for young children2 7ii7 the effects of program quality standards on child outcomes2 7iii7 the relationships between specific interventions and types of child and family outcomes2 7iv7 the effectiveness of early learning provider training in raising program quality and improving child outcomes2 7v7 the effectiveness of professional development strategies in raising program quality and improving child outcomes2 and 7vi7 how to improve the school readiness outcomes of young children who are ,english learners1 children with special needs1 and homeless children1 including evaluation of professional development programs for working with such children2 and 7,c7 disseminate relevant research findings and best practices4 7#b7 ,evaluating barriers to improving the quality of early learning programs serving low-income young children1 including evaluating barriers to successful interagency collaboration and coordination1 by conducting a review of the statewide strategic reports developed by ,state ,advisory ,councils on ,early ,childhood ,education and ,care and other relevant reports1 reporting the findings of such review to ,congress1 and disseminating relevant research findings and best practices4 #aacc4 ,green ribbon schools ,the ,secretary is authorized to identify and recognize exemplary schools1 programs1 and individuals4 ,such recognitions may include-- 7#a7 a ,green ,ribbon ,schools program1 such as the ,green ,ribbons ,school program carried out by the ,secretary under section #edaa7;b77#e7 as of the day before the date of enactment of the ,strengthening ,america's ,schools ,act of #bjac1 that recognizes excellence in reducing environmental impact1 increasing health and wellness1 and providing sustainability education2 and 7#b7 an award program recognizing excellence exhibited by classified school employees in the public school system4 4 #aabf4 ,grants for ,state assessments and related activities ,part ,a of title ,i 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcja et seq471 as amended by section #aabe1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 #d ,grants for ,state assessments and related activities #aada4 ,grants for ,state assessments and related activities 7a7 ,grants for ,state assessments ,from amounts made available under subsection 7c77#a7 to carry out this subsection1 the ,secretary shall make grants to ,states-- 7#a7 to enable ,states to pay the costs of developing1 improving1 or administering ,state assessments and standards consistent with section #aaaa7;a71 which may include the cost of working in voluntary partnerships with other ,states1 at the sole discretion of each such ,state2 and 7#b7 in the case of ,states that have developed the assessments and standards consistent with the requirements of section #aaaa7;a71 to enable each such ,state-- 7,a7 to administer such assessments2 or 7,b7 to carry out other activities described in this section1 which may include-- 7i7 developing college and career ready ,state academic content and student academic achievement standards and aligned assessments in academic subjects for which standards and assessments are not required under section #aaaa7;a72 7ii7 developing or improving assessments of ,english language proficiency necessary to comply with section #aaaa7;a77#b77;,d72 7iii7 developing multiple measures of student academic achievement1 including measures that assess higher-order thinking skills and understanding1 and elicit complex student demonstrations or applications of knowledge and skills to increase the reliability and validity of ,state assessment systems2 7iv7 developing1 enhancing1 or administering1 in publicly funded early childhood education programs and elementary schools1 early learning assessments 7including accommodations to provide access for young children with disabilities7 to improve instruction for young children2 7v7 strengthening the capacity of local educational agencies and schools to provide all students with the opportunity to increase educational achievement1 including carrying out professional development activities aligned with ,state student academic achievement standards and assessments2 7vi7 expanding the range1 and improving the quality1 of accommodations available to ,english learners and students with disabilities to improve the use of such accommodations1 including professional development activities2 7vii7 improving the dissemination of information about student achievement and school performance to parents and families1 including the development of information and reporting systems designed to-- 7,i7 identify best educational practices based on scientifically valid research2 or 7,,ii7 assist in linking records of student achievement1 length of enrollment1 and graduation over time2 7viii7 providing instructional supports1 which may include formative assessments2 7ix7 developing computer adaptive assessments that meet the requirements of section #aaaa7;a72 7x7 developing alternate assessments1 as described in section #aaaa7;a77#b77;,e71 aligned to alternate achievement standards2 and 7xi7 providing professional development to local educational agency staff to transition between assessment systems1 including technology for that purpose4 7b7 ,grants for enhanced assessment systems 7#a7 ,grant program authorized ,from amounts made available under subsection 7c77#b7 to carry out this subsection1 the ,secretary shall award1 on a competitive basis1 grants to ,state educational agencies to enable the ,state educational agencies to carry out the activities described in paragraph 7#c74 7#b7 ,application ,each ,state educational agency desiring to receive a grant under this section shall submit an application to the ,secretary at such time1 in such manner1 and accompanied by such information as the ,secretary may require4 7#c7 ,authorized activities ,each ,state educational agency that receives a grant under this section shall use the grant funds to-- 7,a7 enable ,states1 or a consortia of ,states1 to collaborate with institutions of higher education or other organizations or agencies to improve the quality1 validity1 and reliability of ,state academic assessments beyond the requirements for such assessments described in section #aaaa7;a77#b72 7,b7 measure student academic achievement using multiple measures of student academic achievement from multiple sources1 including measures that assess higher-order thinking skills and understanding2 7,c7 chart student progress over time2 or 7,d7 evaluate student academic achievement through the development of comprehensive academic assessment instruments4 7c7 ,allotment of appropriated funds 7#a7 ,in general ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 for each fiscal year1 the ,secretary shall use the amount of funds made available for this section for such year or #djj1jjj1jjj of such funds1 whichever is less1 to-- 7,a7 reserve one-half of #a percent for the ,bureau of ,indian ,education2 7,b7 reserve one-half of #a percent for the outlying areas2 and 7,c7 from the amounts remaining after the application of subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b71 allocate to each ,state1 for the purposes of carrying out the activities under subsection 7a71 an amount equal to-- 7i7 #c1jjj1jjj2 and 7ii7 with respect to any amounts remaining after the allocation is made under clause 7i71 an amount that bears the same relationship to such total remaining amounts as the number of students ages #e through #ag in the ,state 7as determined by the ,secretary on the basis of the most recent satisfactory data7 bears to the total number of such students in all ,states4 7#b7 ,special rule for fiscal year #bjad ,for fiscal year #bjad1 the ,secretary shall use not less than #hjj1jjj1jjj or1 if a lesser amount is made available for this section for such year1 such entire lesser amount1 to carry out the requirements of paragraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,remainder ,any amounts remaining for a fiscal year after the ,secretary carries out paragraph 7#a7 shall be made available to award funds under subsection 7b7 to ,states according to the quality1 needs1 and scope of the ,state application under this section4 ,in determining the grant amount1 the ,secretary shall ensure that a ,state's grant shall include an amount that bears the same relationship to the total funds available under this paragraph for the fiscal year as the number of students ages #e through #ag in the ,state 7as determined by the ,secretary on the basis of the most recent satisfactory data7 bears to the total number of such students in all ,states4 7#d7 ,definition of ,state ,in this section1 the term ,state means each of the #ej ,states1 the ,district of ,columbia1 and the ,commonwealth of ,puerto ,rico4 4 ,b ,pathways to college #abja4 ,improving secondary schools ,part ,b of title ,i 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcfa et seq47 is amended to read as follows3 ,b ,pathways to college #a ,improving secondary schools #abja4 ,secondary school reform 7a7 ,purposes ,the purposes of this section are to ensure students graduate from secondary school college and career ready and to increase graduation rates by providing grants to eligible entities to provide schools with the necessary resources to implement innovative and effective secondary school reform strategies4 7b7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,applied learning ,the term applied learning means a strategy that-- 7,a7 engages students in opportunities to apply rigorous academic content aligned with college-level expectations to real world experience1 through such means as work experience1 work-based learning1 problem-based learning1 or service-learning2 and 7,b7 develops students' cognitive competencies and pertinent employability skills4 7#b7 ,chronic absenteeism ,the term chronic absenteeism means a student misses-- 7,a7 #aj percent of the school days per school year2 or 7,b7 not less than #bj school days per school year4 7#c7 ,competency-based learning model ,the term competency-based learning model means an education model in which educators use explicit measurable learning objectives to assist students to advance upon mastery of objectives as determined through relevant assessments4 7#d7 ,effective secondary school reform strategies ,the term effective secondary school reform strategies means a set of programs1 interventions1 and activities with demonstrated effectiveness in improving the academic achievement of struggling students or dropouts4 7#e7 ,eligible entity ,the term eligible entity means a high-need local educational agency1 or a consortia of such local educational agencies1 in partnership with-- 7,a7 #a or more institutions of higher education2 7,b7 #a or more employers or industry-related organizations2 and 7,c7 #a or more external partners or qualified intermediaries4 7#f7 ,eligible secondary school ,the term eligible secondary school means a high school that-- 7,a7 is eligible for funds under part ,a2 7,b7 has a graduation rate below #ge percent2 7,c7 does not receive grant funds under section #aaaf7;d72 and 7,d7 is identified as low performing based on the ,state's accountability system4 7#g7 ,external partner ,the term external partner means a public or private nonprofit organization or a nonprofit charter management organization1 with a demonstrated record of successful secondary school reform4 7#h7 ,feeder middle school ,the term feeder middle school means an elementary school or secondary school from which a majority of students go on to attend an eligible secondary school4 7#i7 ,qualified intermediary ,the term qualified intermediary means an entity that has demonstrated expertise to build and sustain partnerships with entities such as employers1 schools1 community-based organizations1 postsecondary educational institutions1 social service agencies1 economic development organizations1 and workforce investment systems1 to broker services1 resources1 and supports for youth and the organizations and systems designed to serve them4 7#aj7 ,struggling student ,the term struggling student means a student who-- 7,a7 is at an increased risk for low academic achievement and is unlikely to graduate secondary school within #d years2 or 7,b7 a student who has dropped out of school4 7c7 ,grants authorized 7#a7 ,in general 7,a7 ,reservation ,from the total amount of funds appropriated to carry out this section for a fiscal year1 the ,secretary shall reserve-- 7i7 not more than #b4e percent for national activities1 which the ,secretary shall use for technical assistance1 data collection and dissemination1 and evaluation and reporting activities2 and 7ii7 not less than one half of #a percent for the ,bureau of ,indian ,education for activities consistent with the purposes of this section4 7,b7 ,grants ,from the total amount of funds appropriated to carry out this section for a fiscal year and not reserved under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary shall award grants1 on a competitive basis1 to eligible entities1 based on the quality of the applications submitted1 of which-- 7i7 not more than #be percent of grant funds shall be used for activities described in subsection 7e77#a72 and 7ii7 not less than #ge percent of grant funds shall be used for activities described in paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c7 of subsection 7e7 and subsection 7f74 7#b7 ,grant duration ,grants awarded under this section shall be for a period of #e years1 conditional after #c years on satisfactory progress on the performance indicators described in subsection 7d77#b77;,g71 as determined by the ,secretary4 7#c7 ,grant considerations ,in awarding grants under this section1 the ,secretary shall give special consideration to applications from eligible entities-- 7,a7 serving high-need areas1 such as high-poverty or rural local educational agencies2 or 7,b7 that demonstrate partnerships with employers to provide students at participating schools with career-related experience or assistance in attaining career-related credentials4 7#d7 ,annual report ,each eligible entity that receives a grant under this section shall submit to the ,secretary an annual report including data on the entity's progress on the performance indicators described in subsection 7d77#b77;,g74 7d7 ,application 7#a7 ,in general ,an eligible entity that desires a grant under this section shall submit an application to the ,secretary at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,secretary may reasonably require4 7#b7 ,contents ,each application submitted under paragraph 7#a7 shall include1 at a minimum1 a description of the following3 7,a7 ,how the eligible entity will use funds awarded under this section to carry out the activities described in subsection 7e77#a74 7,b7 ,the role of each entity that comprises the eligible entity in meeting the purposes of this section1 including the external partner's capacity and record of success in secondary school reform4 7,c7 ,how the eligible entity will sustain the activities proposed1 including the availability of funds from non-,federal sources and coordination with other ,federal1 ,state1 and local funds4 7,d7 ,how the eligible entity conducted a comprehensive needs analysis and capacity assessment of the eligible secondary schools served by the eligible entity to identify secondary schools proposed to be served by the grant4 ,the needs analysis and capacity assessment shall include the following3 7i7 ,an examination of each secondary school's data in the aggregate1 and disaggregated by each of the subgroups of students described in section #aaaa7;a77#b77;,b77x71 on the following3 7,i7 ,graduation rates and characteristics of those students who are not graduating1 including such students' attendance1 behavior1 expulsion rates1 suspension rates1 course performance1 and credit accumulation rates4 7,,ii7 ,rates of dropout recovery 7re-entry74 7,,iii7 ,rates of enrollment and remediation in institutions of higher education1 in accordance with section #aaaa7;d77#c77;,b77viii74 7,,iv7 ,the percentage of students who are #b or more years over-aged or under-credited for their grade level4 7ii7 ,an examination of each eligible secondary school and feeder middle school's data in the aggregate1 and disaggregated by each of the subgroups of students described in section #aaaa7;a77#b77;,b77x71 as applicable1 on the following3 7,i7 ,student academic achievement1 including the percentage of students who have on-time credit accumulation at the end of each grade and the percentage of students failing a core1 credit-bearing1 reading or language arts1 science1 or mathematics course1 or failing #b or more of any courses4 7,,ii7 ,the percentage of students who have an attendance rate lower than #ij percent4 7,,iii7 ,annual rates of expulsions1 suspensions1 school violence1 harassment1 and bullying1 as defined under ,state or local laws or policies4 7,,iv7 ,annual1 average credit accumulation4 7,v7 ,annual1 average attendance rates4 7,,vi7 ,annual rates of students who move in and out of the school within a school year4 7,,vii7 ,annual1 average rates of enrollment in and completion of advanced coursework1 including opportunities to earn postsecondary credit while in high school1 such as ,advanced ,placement and ,international ,baccalaureate courses and exams1 dual enrollment1 and early college4 7,,viii7 ,curriculum alignment with college and career ready standards across all grade levels4 7,,ix7 ,the non-academic barriers that impact student achievement and the available support services to address such barriers4 7,x7 ,the number and percentage of students who do not transition from grade #h to grade #i and who have not transferred to and enrolled in a school outside of the local educational agency within the ,state or out of the ,state4 7iii7 ,an examination1 including a description1 of each eligible secondary school's capacity to implement the school reform activities described under subsection 7e77#c71 including-- 7,i7 the capacity and experience levels of administrative1 instructional1 and noninstructional staff2 7,,ii7 the budget1 including how ,federal1 ,state1 and local funds are being spent 7as of the time of the assessment7 and can be better spent2 and 7,,iii7 the technical assistance1 additional resources1 and staff necessary to implement the activities identified in subsection 7e77#c74 7iv7 ,an assessment of the capacity of the eligible entity to provide technical assistance and resources to implement the activities described in subsection 7e74 7,e7 ,the rationale for the strategies chosen to be implemented under subsection 7e71 including how such strategies will address the needs identified through the needs analysis4 7,f7 ,how the eligible entity will incorporate students with disabilities1 ,english learners1 and struggling students into the activities under subsection 7e74 7,g7 ,the performance indicators and targets the eligible entity will use to assess the effectiveness of the activities implemented under this section including-- 7i7 graduation rates2 7ii7 dropout recovery 7re-entry7 rates2 7iii7 percentage of students with less than a #ij percent attendance rate2 7iv7 percentage of students who have on-time credit accumulation at the end of each grade and the percentage of students failing a core subject course2 7v7 rates of expulsions1 suspensions1 school violence1 harassment1 and bullying1 as defined under ,state or local laws or policies2 7vi7 annual1 average attendance rates2 7vii7 annual rates of student mobility2 7viii7 annual rates of student transfers2 7ix7 college remediation1 enrollment1 persistence1 and completion rates2 and 7x7 percentage of students successfully-- 7,i7 completing ,advanced ,placement or ,international ,baccalaureate courses2 7,,ii7 completing rigorous postsecondary education courses while attending a secondary school2 or 7,,iii7 enrolling in and completing1 career and technical education1 as defined in section #c of the ,carl ,d4 ,perkins ,career and ,technical ,education ,act of #bjjf 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #bcjb7 or a program that leads to an apprenticeship registered under the ,act of ,august #af1 #aicg 7commonly known as the ,national ,apprenticeship ,act2 #ej ,stat4 #ffd1 chapter #ffc2 #bi ,u4,s4,c4 #ej et seq474 7e7 ,required uses of funds 7#a7 ,in general ,an eligible entity that receives a grant under this section shall use the grant funds to-- 7,a7 implement an early warning indicator system to help high schools and feeder middle schools1 served by the eligible entity's local educational agency1 to identify struggling students and create a system of evidence-based interventions1 by-- 7i7 identifying and analyzing the academic and non-academic risk factors that most reliably predict dropouts by using longitudinal data of past cohorts of students2 7ii7 identifying specific indicators of student progress and performance1 such as attendance and chronic absenteeism1 academic performance in core courses1 and credit accumulation1 to guide decisionmaking2 7iii7 identifying or developing a mechanism for regularly collecting and analyzing data about the impact of interventions on the indicators of student progress and performance2 7iv7 analyzing academic indicators to determine whether students are making sufficient academic growth to graduate secondary school in the standard numbers of years2 and 7v7 identifying and implementing strategies for pairing academic support with integrated student services and case-management interventions for students requiring intensive supports1 which may include partnerships with other external partners2 7,b7 provide support and credit recovery opportunities for struggling students1 including those who are over-aged and under-credited1 at secondary schools served by the eligible entity by offering activities1 such as-- 7i7 a flexible school schedule2 7ii7 competency-based learning models and performance-based assessments2 and 7iii7 the provision of support services2 7,c7 provide dropout recovery or re-entry programs to secondary schools that are designed to encourage and support dropouts returning to an educational system1 program1 or institution following an extended absence in order to graduate college and career ready2 7,d7 provide evidence-based grade and school transition programs and supports1 including through curricula alignment2 and 7,e7 provide school leaders1 instructional staff1 noninstructional staff1 students1 and families with high-quality1 easily accessible and timely information about-- 7i7 secondary school graduation requirements2 7ii7 postsecondary education application processes2 7iii7 postsecondary admissions processes and requirements1 including public financial aid and other available private scholarship and grant aid opportunities2 and 7iv7 other programs and services for increasing rates of college access and success for students from low-income families4 7#b7 ,required use of funds in feeder middle schools ,an eligible entity that receives a grant under this section shall use the grant funds in feeder middle schools to improve the academic achievement of students and prepare students to graduate college and career ready by-- 7,a7 using early warning indicator and intervention systems described in paragraph 7#a77;,a72 7,b7 creating a personalized learning environment2 7,c7 implementing a transition strategy to support the successful transition of students between grades1 including encouraging collaboration among elementary1 middle1 and secondary school grades2 7,d7 providing high-quality professional development opportunities to school leaders1 teachers1 and other school staff to prepare staff to-- 7i7 address the academic challenges of students in middle grades2 7ii7 understand the developmental needs of students in the middle grades and how to address those needs in an educational setting2 7iii7 implement data-driven interventions2 and 7iv7 provide academic guidance to students so that students can graduate on college and career ready2 and 7,e7 implementing organizational practices and school schedules that allow for collaborative staff participation1 team teaching1 and common instructional planning time4 7#c7 ,required use of funds in eligible secondary schools ,an eligible entity that receives a grant under this section shall use the grant funds in eligible secondary schools to implement a comprehensive approach that will-- 7,a7 personalize the school experience by taking steps such as-- 7i7 creating opportunities for struggling students to receive personalized instruction1 including providing a personalized sequence of instructional content and skills development1 and opportunities for credit recovery2 7ii7 implementing competency-based learning models2 and 7iii7 providing ongoing evaluation of student academic achievement and the necessary supports so that students graduate college and career ready2 7,b7 increase student engagement by providing applied learning opportunities2 7,c7 provide school leaders with autonomy through a flexible budget and staffing authority2 7,d7 implement high-quality1 evidence-based professional development for teachers and school leaders1 provide increased opportunities for teachers to work collaboratively1 and improve instruction2 7,e7 improve curriculum and instruction1 by-- 7i7 redesigning academic content and instructional practices to align with high academic standards for all students1 the criteria associated with admission to and success in postsecondary education1 and the skills necessary to be successful in the workplace2 7ii7 increasing rigor by providing opportunities to earn postsecondary credit while in high school1 including through ,advanced ,placement or ,international ,baccalaureate courses1 dual enrollment1 and early college2 and 7iii7 implementing competency-based learning models2 7,f7 strengthen the transition between high school and postsecondary education through activities such as-- 7i7 providing academic and career counseling in student-to-counselor ratios that allow students to make informed decisions about academic and career options2 7ii7 provide high-quality college and career exploration opportunities including college campus visits2 7iii7 coordinating secondary and postsecondary support services1 and academic calendars1 to allow students to visit and take courses at institutions of higher education2 and 7iv7 providing academic and support services1 including financial aid counseling for postsecondary education2 and 7,g7 implement not less than #a of the following effective secondary school reform strategies to prepare students for college and a career1 and to improve graduation rates3 7i7 ,graduation ,promise ,academies1 which include-- 7,i7 #ith grade academies taught by teams of teachers who work with small groups of students2 7,,ii7 career academies for upper grades2 7,,iii7 extended learning periods1 such as block scheduling1 to reduce the number of students for whom teachers are responsible and the number of courses students are taking at any one time2 7,,iv7 an after-hours credit recovery program2 7,v7 curriculum coaches who provide high-quality professional development and support2 7,,vi7 partnerships among parents1 teachers1 administrators1 community-based organizations1 and community members focused on improving student achievement2 and 7,,vii7 a college-going culture1 including student supports and guidance4 7ii7 ,career academies1 which implement a college and career ready curriculum that integrates rigorous academics1 career and technical education1 and experiential learning for high school students in high-skill1 high-demand industries1 in collaboration with local and regional employers4 7iii7 ,dual enrollment programs that provide dual enrollment opportunities with college credit-bearing courses1 including accelerated certificate programs with community colleges or other recognized postsecondary credentials4 7iv7 ,early college high schools that design curricula and sequences of courses in collaboration with teachers from the eligible secondary school and faculty from the partner institution of higher education so that students may simultaneously earn credits towards a high school diploma and either an associate degree or transferable postsecondary education credits toward a postsecondary degree at no cost to students or their families4 7f7 ,allowable uses of funds ,an eligible entity that receives a grant under this section may use grant funds to-- 7#a7 improve parent and family engagement in the educational attainment and achievement of struggling students and dropouts to be college and career ready by-- 7,a7 leveraging community-based services and opportunities2 and 7,b7 providing parents and families with the necessary information1 including data on their child's academic achievement and how to navigate the public school system2 7#b7 provide extended learning opportunities1 by extending the school day1 week1 or year to increase the total number of school hours to include additional time for instruction in academic subjects and enrichment activities that contribute to a well-rounded education2 7#c7 increase student supports through activities such as student advisories1 school counseling opportunities1 and one-to-one mentoring2 and 7#d7 create smaller learning communities4 7g7 ,matching funds 7#a7 ,in general ,an eligible entity that receives a grant under this section shall provide matching funds1 from non-,federal sources1 in an amount equal to not less than #bj percent of the amount of grant funds awarded in the first #c years of the grant1 not less than #ej percent of the amount awarded in the fourth year of the grant1 and not less than #ge percent of the amount awarded in the fifth year of the grant1 as applicable4 7#b7 ,waiver ,the ,secretary may waive all or part of the matching requirement described in paragraph 7#a7 for a fiscal year for an eligible entity1 on a case-by-case basis1 if the ,secretary determines that applying the matching requirement to such eligible entity would result in serious hardship or an inability to carry out the authorized activities described in subsection 7e74 7h7 ,supplement not supplant ,an eligible entity shall use ,federal funds received under this section only to supplement the funds that would1 in the absence of such ,federal funds1 be made available from other ,federal and non-,federal sources for the activities described in this section1 and not to supplant such funds4 #b ,accelerated learning #abba4 ,purposes ,the purposes of this subpart are-- 7#a7 to raise student academic achievement by-- 7,a7 increasing the number of teachers serving high-need schools who are qualified to teach ,advanced ,placement or ,international ,baccalaureate courses2 and 7,b7 increasing the number of students attending high-need schools who-- 7i7 enroll and succeed in ,advanced ,placement or ,international ,baccalaureate courses2 and 7ii7 take ,advanced ,placement or ,international ,baccalaureate examinations2 7#b7 to increase1 and to support statewide and1 as applicable1 districtwide1 efforts to increase the availability of1 and enrollment in1 ,advanced ,placement or ,international ,baccalaureate courses1 and pre-,advanced ,placement or pre-,international ,baccalaureate courses1 in high-need schools2 and 7#c7 to provide high-quality professional development for teachers of ,advanced ,placement or ,international ,baccalaureate courses1 and pre-,advanced ,placement or pre-,international ,baccalaureate courses1 in high-need schools4 #abbb4 ,funding distribution rule ,from amounts appropriated to carry out this subpart for a fiscal year1 the ,secretary shall give priority to funding activities under section #abbc and shall distribute any remaining funds under section #abbd4 #abbc4 ,advanced ,placement and ,international ,baccalaureate examination fee program 7a7 ,grants authorized ,from amounts made available to carry out this subpart for a fiscal year1 the ,secretary shall award grants to ,state educational agencies having applications approved under this section to enable the ,state educational agencies to pay1 on behalf of low-income students1 part or all of the costs of ,advanced ,placement or ,international ,baccalaureate examination fees1 if the low-income students-- 7#a7 are enrolled in an ,advanced ,placement or ,international ,baccalaureate course2 and 7#b7 plan to take an ,advanced ,placement or ,international ,baccalaureate examination4 7b7 ,award basis ,in determining the amount of the grant awarded to a ,state educational agency under this section for a fiscal year1 the ,secretary shall consider the number of children eligible to be counted under section #aabd7;c7 in the ,state in relation to the number of such children so counted in all ,states4 7c7 ,information dissemination ,a ,state educational agency that is awarded a grant under this section shall make publicly available information regarding the availability of ,advanced ,placement or ,international ,baccalaureate examination fee payments under this section1 and shall disseminate such information to eligible secondary school students and parents1 including through secondary school teachers and counselors4 7d7 ,applications ,each ,state educational agency desiring to receive a grant under this section shall submit an application to the ,secretary at such time1 in such manner1 and accompanied by such information as the ,secretary may require4 ,at a minimum1 each ,state educational agency application shall-- 7#a7 describe the ,advanced ,placement or ,international ,baccalaureate examination fees the ,state educational agency will pay on behalf of low-income students in the ,state from grant funds awarded under this section2 7#b7 provide an assurance that any grant funds awarded under this section shall be used only to pay for ,advanced ,placement or ,international ,baccalaureate examination fees2 and 7#c7 contain such information as the ,secretary may require to demonstrate that the ,state educational agency will ensure that a student is eligible for payments authorized under this section1 including ensuring that the student is a low-income student4 7e7 ,regulations ,the ,secretary shall prescribe such regulations as are necessary to carry out this section4 7f7 ,report 7#a7 ,in general ,each ,state educational agency awarded a grant under this section shall1 with respect to each ,advanced ,placement or ,international ,baccalaureate course subject1 annually report to the ,secretary the following data for the preceding year3 7,a7 ,the number of students in the ,state who are taking an ,advanced ,placement or ,international ,baccalaureate course in such subject4 7,b7 ,the number of ,advanced ,placement or ,international ,baccalaureate examinations taken by students in the ,state who have taken an ,advanced ,placement or ,international ,baccalaureate course in such subject4 7,c7 ,the number of students in the ,state scoring at each level on ,advanced ,placement or ,international ,baccalaureate examinations in such subject1 disaggregated by each of the subgroups of students described in section #aaaa7;a77#b77;,b77x74 7,d7 ,demographic information regarding students in the ,state taking ,advanced ,placement or ,international ,baccalaureate courses and ,advanced ,placement or ,international ,baccalaureate examinations in that subject1 disaggregated by race1 ethnicity1 sex1 ,english proficiency status1 and socioeconomic status4 7#b7 ,report to congress ,the ,secretary shall annually compile the information received from each ,state educational agency under paragraph 7#a7 and report to the authorizing committees regarding the information4 7g7 ,bureau of ,indian ,affairs as ,state educational agency ,for purposes of this section1 the ,bureau of ,indian ,affairs shall be treated as a ,state educational agency4 #abbd4 ,advanced ,placement and ,international ,baccalaureate incentive program grants 7a7 ,grants authorized 7#a7 ,in general ,from amounts made available to carry out this subpart for a fiscal year1 the ,secretary shall award grants1 on a competitive basis1 to eligible entities to enable such entities to carry out the authorized activities described in subsection 7e74 7#b7 ,duration1 ,renewal1 and payments 7,a7 ,duration ,the ,secretary shall award a grant under this section for a period of not more than #c years4 7,b7 ,renewal ,the ,secretary may renew a grant awarded under this section for an additional period of not more than #b years1 if an eligible entity-- 7i7 is achieving the objectives of the grant2 and 7ii7 has shown improvement against baseline data on the performance measures described in subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,e7 of subsection 7g77#a74 7,c7 ,payments ,the ,secretary shall make grant payments under this section on an annual basis4 7b7 ,definition of eligible entity ,in this section1 the term eligible entity means-- 7#a7 a ,state educational agency2 7#b7 a high-need local educational agency2 or 7#c7 a partnership consisting of-- 7,a7 a national1 regional1 or statewide public or nonprofit organization with expertise and experience in providing ,advanced ,placement or ,international ,baccalaureate course services2 and 7,b7 a ,state educational agency or a high-need local educational agency4 7c7 ,application 7#a7 ,in general ,each eligible entity desiring a grant under this section shall submit an application to the ,secretary at such time1 in such manner1 and accompanied by such information as the ,secretary may require4 7#b7 ,contents ,the application shall1 at a minimum1 include a description of-- 7,a7 the goals and objectives for the project supported by the grant under this section1 including-- 7i7 increasing the number of teachers serving high-need schools who are qualified to teach ,advanced ,placement or ,international ,baccalaureate courses2 7ii7 increasing the number of ,advanced ,placement or ,international ,baccalaureate courses that are offered at high-need schools2 and 7iii7 increasing the number of students attending a high-need school1 particularly low-income students1 who succeed in-- 7,i7 ,advanced ,placement or ,international ,baccalaureate courses2 and 7,,ii7 if offered by the school1 pre-,advanced ,placement or pre-,international ,baccalaureate courses2 7,b7 how the eligible entity will ensure that students have access to courses1 including pre-,advanced ,placement or pre-,international ,baccalaureate courses1 that will prepare students to enroll and succeed in ,advanced ,placement or ,international ,baccalaureate courses2 7,c7 how the eligible entity will provide professional development for teachers that will further the goals and objectives of the grant project2 7,d7 how the eligible entity will ensure that teachers serving high-need schools are qualified to teach ,advanced ,placement or ,international ,baccalaureate courses2 7,e7 how the eligible entity will provide for the involvement of business and community organizations and other entities1 including institutions of higher education1 in carrying out the activities described in subsection 7e72 7,f7 how the eligible entity will use funds received under this section2 and 7,g7 how the eligible entity will evaluate the outcome of the grant project4 7d7 ,priority ,in awarding grants under this section1 the ,secretary shall give priority to applications from eligible entities that-- 7#a7 are part of a statewide or districtwide strategy1 as applicable1 for increasing the availability of ,advanced ,placement or ,international ,baccalaureate courses1 and pre-,advanced ,placement or pre-,international ,baccalaureate courses1 in high-need schools2 7#b7 demonstrate a focus on increasing the availability of ,advanced ,placement or ,international ,baccalaureate courses in core academic subjects2 and 7#c7 propose to carry out activities that target high-need schools4 7e7 ,authorized activities 7#a7 ,in general ,each eligible entity that receives a grant under this section shall use the grant funds to carry out activities designed to increase-- 7,a7 the number of teachers serving high-need schools who are qualified to teach ,advanced ,placement or ,international ,baccalaureate courses2 and 7,b7 the number of students attending high-need schools who succeed in the examinations for such courses1 including through reimbursing low-income students attending high-need schools for part or all of the cost of ,advanced ,placement or ,international ,baccalaureate examination fees4 7#b7 ,allowable activities ,in addition to the activities described in paragraph 7#a71 an eligible entity that receives a grant under this section may use grant funds for-- 7,a7 high-quality teacher professional development1 in order to expand the pool of teachers in the participating ,state1 high-need local educational agency1 or high-need school who are qualified to teach ,advanced ,placement or ,international ,baccalaureate courses1 including through innovative models1 such as online academies and training institutes2 7,b7 pre-,advanced ,placement or pre-,international ,baccalaureate teacher and counselor high-quality professional development in secondary school to prepare students for success in ,advanced ,placement or ,international ,baccalaureate courses and in institutions of higher education2 7,c7 coordination and articulation between grade levels to prepare students to succeed in ,advanced ,placement or ,international ,baccalaureate courses2 7,d7 purchase of instructional materials for ,advanced ,placement or ,international ,baccalaureate courses2 7,e7 activities to increase the availability of1 and participation in1 online ,advanced ,placement or ,international ,baccalaureate courses2 7,f7 carrying out the requirements of subsection 7g72 and 7,g7 in the case of an eligible entity described in subsection 7b77#a71 awarding subgrants to high-need local educational agencies to enable the high-need local educational agencies to carry out authorized activities described in subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,f74 7f7 ,contracts ,an eligible entity that is awarded a grant to provide online ,advanced ,placement or ,international ,baccalaureate courses under this subpart may enter into a contract with an organization to provide the online ,advanced ,placement or ,international ,baccalaureate courses1 including contracting for necessary support services4 7g7 ,collecting and reporting requirements 7#a7 ,report ,each eligible entity receiving a grant under this section shall collect and report to the ,secretary annually such data regarding the results of the grant as the ,secretary may reasonably require1 including-- 7,a7 the number of students served by the eligible entity enrolling in ,advanced ,placement or ,international ,baccalaureate courses1 and pre-,advanced ,placement or pre-,international ,baccalaureate courses1 disaggregated by grade level of the student1 and the grades received by such students in the courses2 7,b7 the number of students taking an ,advanced ,placement or ,international ,baccalaureate examination and the distribution of scores on those examinations1 disaggregated by the grade level of the student at the time of examination2 7,c7 the number of teachers who are currently1 as of the date of the report1 receiving training to teach ,advanced ,placement or ,international ,baccalaureate courses and will teach such courses in the next school year2 7,d7 the number of teachers becoming qualified to teach ,advanced ,placement or ,international ,baccalaureate courses2 and 7,e7 the number of qualified teachers who are teaching ,advanced ,placement or ,international ,baccalaureate courses in high-need schools served by the eligible entity4 7#b7 ,reporting of data ,each eligible entity receiving a grant under this section shall report the data required under paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 disaggregated by subject area2 7,b7 in the case of student data1 disaggregated in the same manner as information is disaggregated under section #aaaa7;a77#b77;,b77x72 and 7,c7 in a manner that allows for an assessment of the effectiveness of the grant program4 7h7 ,evaluation ,from the amount appropriated for this subpart and reserved for evaluation activities in accordance with section #ifja7;a71 the ,secretary1 acting through the ,director of the ,institute of ,education ,sciences1 shall1 in consultation with the relevant program office at the ,department1 evaluate the implementation and impact of the activities supported under this section1 consistent with section #ifja1 including progress as measured by the performance measures established under subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,e7 of subsection 7g77#a74 7i7 ,matching requirement 7#a7 ,in general ,subject to paragraph 7#c71 each eligible entity that receives a grant under this section shall provide toward the cost of the activities assisted under the grant1 from non-,federal sources1 an amount equal to #ajj percent of the amount of the grant1 except that an eligible entity that is a high-need local educational agency shall provide an amount equal to not more than #ej percent of the amount of the grant4 7#b7 ,matching ,funds ,the eligible entity may provide the matching funds described in paragraph 7#a7 in cash or in-kind1 fairly evaluated1 but may not provide more than #ej percent of the matching funds in-kind4 ,the eligible entity may provide the matching funds from ,state1 local1 or private sources4 7#c7 ,waiver ,the ,secretary may waive all or part of the matching requirement described in paragraph 7#a7 for any fiscal year for an eligible entity described in paragraph 7#a7 or 7#b7 of subsection 7b71 if the ,secretary determines that applying the matching requirement to such eligible entity would result in serious hardship or an inability to carry out the authorized activities described in subsection 7e74 #abbe4 ,supplement1 not supplant ,grant funds provided under this subpart shall supplement1 and not supplant1 other non-,federal funds that are available to assist low-income students to pay for the cost of ,advanced ,placement or ,international ,baccalaureate examination fees or to expand access to ,advanced ,placement or ,international ,baccalaureate courses1 and pre-,advanced ,placement or pre-,international ,baccalaureate courses4 #abbf4 ,definitions ,in this subpart3 7#a7 ,high-need school ,the term high-need school means a secondary school-- 7,a7 with a demonstrated need for ,advanced ,placement or ,international ,baccalaureate courses2 and 7,b7 that-- 7i7 has a high concentration of low-income students2 or 7ii7 is designated with a school locale code of #cc1 #da1 #db1 or #dc1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7#b7 ,low-income student ,the term low-income student means a student who is eligible for free or reduced-price lunch under the ,richard ,b4 ,russell ,national ,school ,lunch ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agea et seq474 4 ,c ,education of migratory children #acja4 ,program purpose ,section #acja 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcia7 is amended to read as follows3 #acja4 ,program purpose ,it is the purpose of this part to assist ,states in providing high-quality and comprehensive educational programs 7including1 as appropriate1 instructional and educationally related support services71 during the regular school year and summer or intersession periods1 that address the unique educational needs of migratory children arising from their migratory lifestyle1 in order to help such children-- 7#a7 succeed in school2 7#b7 meet the same ,state college and career ready academic content and student academic achievement standards under section #aaaa7;a77#a7 that all children are expected to meet2 7#c7 graduate high school ready for postsecondary education and careers2 and 7#d7 overcome educational disruption1 cultural and language barriers1 social isolation1 various health-related problems1 and other factors that inhibit the ability of such children to succeed in school4 4 #acjb4 ,program authorized ,section #acjb 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcib7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,in order to carry out the purpose of this part and inserting ,from the amounts made available under section #c7;d7 for a fiscal year to carry out this part2 7#b7 by striking combinations and inserting consortia2 and 7#c7 by striking to establish and inserting to enable such agencies or consortia to establish4 #acjc4 ,state allocations ,section #acjc 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcic7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking subsection 7a7 and inserting the following3 7a7 ,state allocations ,except as provided in subsection 7b71 the amount awarded to each ,state 7other than the ,commonwealth of ,puerto ,rico7 under this part for each fiscal year shall be an amount equal to the product of-- 7#a7 the sum of-- 7,a7 the average number of identified eligible migratory children aged #c through #ba1 residing in the ,state1 based on data for the preceding #c years2 and 7,b7 the number of identified eligible migratory children1 aged #c through #ba1 who received services under this part in summer or intersession programs provided by the ,state during the previous year2 multiplied by 7#b7 #dj percent of the average per-pupil expenditure in the ,state1 except that the amount calculated under this paragraph shall not be less than #cb percent1 or more than #dh percent1 of the average per-pupil expenditure in the ,united ,states4 2 7#b7 by redesignating subsections 7b7 through 7e7 as subsections 7c7 through 7f71 respectively2 7#c7 by inserting after subsection 7a7 the following3 7b7 ,hold harmless ,notwithstanding subsection 7a71 for each of fiscal years #bjaa through #bjac1 no ,state receiving an allocation under this section shall receive less than #ij percent of the ,state's allocation under this section for the previous year4 2 7#d7 in subsection 7c71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 by striking paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c72 7,b7 by striking ,puerto ,rico4-- and all that follows through ,for each and inserting the following3 ,puerto ,rico4--,for each2 7,c7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 as paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b71 respectively1 and by aligning such paragraphs with the margins of paragraph 7#a7 of subsection 7e71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#b72 7,d7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 as redesignated by subparagraph 7,c7-- 7i7 by striking which and inserting that2 and 7ii7 by striking subsection 7a77#a77;,a7 and inserting subsection 7g72 and 7,e7 in paragraph 7#a71 as redesignated by subparagraph 7,c7-- 7i7 by striking which and inserting that2 and 7ii7 by inserting 1 except that the percentage calculated under this paragraph shall not be less than #he percent before the semicolon at the end2 and 7#e7 in subsection 7d71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by striking ,in general4--7,a7 ,if1 and all that follows through this part and inserting the following3 ,in general4-- 7,a7 ,ratable reductions ,if the amount available for allocations to ,states under this part 2 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking ,if additional and inserting ,reallocation4--,if additional2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 by striking ,special rule4--7,a7 ,the and inserting the following3 ,special rule4-- 7,a7 ,further reductions ,the 2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking required under section #acjd and inserting needed to carry out the approved activities in the application under section #acjd2 7iii7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking ,the ,secretary shall and inserting ,reallocation4--,the ,secretary shall2 and 7iv7 by adding at the end the following3 7,c7 ,additional requirements ,the ,secretary-- 7i7 shall-- 7,i7 develop and implement a procedure for monitoring the accuracy of the information described in subparagraph 7,a72 and 7,,ii7 issue1 through regulations or guidance1 criteria for a system of ,state quality control for the accuracy of ,state counts of eligible migratory children2 and 7ii7 may not reduce the amount of a ,state allocation under this paragraph on the basis of unintentional errors in such counts for ,states implementing a system of ,state quality control that meets the criteria described in clause 7i77,,ii71 if the discrepancy between the initial ,state count and any subsequent revisions is minimal4 2 7#f7 in subsection 7f71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by inserting best serve migratory children under this part and after ,in order to2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking such information as the ,secretary finds and inserting the most recent information that2 7,c7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#b7 through 7#d7 as paragraphs 7#c7 through 7#e71 respectively2 7,d7 by inserting after paragraph 7#a7 the following3 7#b7 develop and implement a procedure for monitoring the accuracy of such information1 if such a procedure does not create barriers to the families of migratory children who are eligible for services under this part2 2 7,e7 in paragraph 7#c71 as redesignated by subparagraph 7,c71 by striking develop and implement a procedure for more accurately reflecting and inserting update such procedure1 and implement the updated procedure1 to more accurately reflect the2 7,f7 in paragraph 7#d77;,a71 as redesignated by subparagraph 7,c71 by inserting of high-quality1 sustained1 and intensive education services after special programs2 and 7,g7 in paragraph 7#e71 as redesignated by subparagraph 7,c71 by striking the child whose education has been interrupted and inserting migratory children2 and 7#g7 by adding at the end the following3 7g7 ,nonparticipating ,states ,in the case of a ,state desiring to receive an allocation under this part for a fiscal year that did not receive an allocation for the previous fiscal year or that has been participating for less than #c consecutive years1 the ,secretary shall calculate the ,state's number of identified migratory children aged #c through #ba for purposes of subsection 7a77#a77;,a7 by using the most recent data available that identifies the migratory children residing in the ,state until data is available to calculate the #c-year average number of such children in accordance with such subsection4 4 #acjd4 ,state applications2 services ,section #acjd 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcid7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a7-- 7,i7 by striking special and inserting unique2 and 7,,ii7 by inserting and out of school migratory children after preschool migratory children2 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7,i7 by striking migrant and inserting migratory2 and 7,,ii7 by striking part ,a or ,b of title ,,iii and inserting part ,a of title ,,iii2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 by striking migratory students and inserting migratory children2 and 7ii7 by striking same challenging and all that follows through standards that and inserting same ,state college and career ready academic content and student academic achievement standards adopted under section #aaaa7;a77#a7 that2 7,c7 by striking paragraph 7#f72 7,d7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#c7 through 7#e7 as paragraphs 7#d7 through 7#f71 respectively2 7,e7 by inserting after paragraph 7#b7 the following3 7#c7 a description of how the ,state will meet the requirements of section #acjh7;b7 for the timely electronic transfer of student records and how the ,state will use such records transfer to meet the unique educational needs of migratory students and remove barriers to the proper enrollment and retention of migratory children in schools2 2 7,f7 in paragraph 7#d71 as redesignated by subparagraph 7,d7-- 7i7 by striking require1 the ,state and inserting require and using the linkage system described in section #acjh7;b71 the ,state and each of its local operating agencies2 7ii7 by striking another and inserting another or from #a school district to another2 and 7iii7 by striking such move and inserting such a move2 7,g7 in paragraph 7#g7-- 7i7 by striking family literacy services and inserting family literacy activities2 7ii7 by striking program or project serves and inserting programs and projects serve2 7iii7 by striking who have parents who and inserting whose parents2 and 7iv7 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7,h7 by adding at the end the following3 7#h7 such budgetary and other information as the ,secretary may require4 2 7#b7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking part ,i and inserting part ,f2 7,b7 by striking paragraph 7#c7 and inserting the following3 7#c7 in the planning and operation of programs and projects at both the ,state and local agency operating levels1 there is consultation with parent advisory councils for programs of not less than #a school year in duration1 and that all such programs and projects are-- 7,a7 conducted in a manner that provides for the same parental involvement as is required for programs and projects under section #aaah1 including1 to the extent practicable1 descriptions required for parental involvement under section #aaah7;a77#c77;,a71 unless extraordinary circumstances make such provision impractical2 and 7,b7 are developed in a format and language understandable to the parents2 2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#d71 by inserting and migratory children who are not attending school before the semicolon at the end2 7,d7 in paragraph 7#f71 by striking subparagraph 7,c7 and inserting the following3 7,c7 family literacy programs that are determined to be high quality2 2 and 7,e7 by striking paragraph 7#g7 and inserting the following3 7#g7 the ,state has procedures in place to verify the accuracy and completeness of any data regarding the counting of migratory children that is submitted to the ,secretary under this part4 2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 by striking who are failing and all that follows through the period and inserting the following3 who have made a move within the previous #a-year period and who-- 7#a7 are failing1 or most at risk of failing1 to meet the ,state college and career ready academic content standards and student academic achievement standards adopted under section #aaaa7;a77#a72 or 7#b7 have dropped out of school4 2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7e7-- 7i7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking #a and inserting one2 and 7ii7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking secondary school students and inserting students4 #acje4 ,secretarial approval2 peer review ,section #acje7;b7 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcie7;b77 is amended by striking may and inserting shall1 to the extent practicable14 #acjf4 ,comprehensive needs assessment and service-delivery plan2 authorized activities ,section #acjf 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcif7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#a7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a7-- 7i7 by striking special and inserting unique2 and 7ii7 by inserting 1 consistent with the purposes of this part1 after migratory children2 7,b7 by striking subparagraph 7,b72 7,c7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,c7 through 7,g7 as subparagraphs 7,e7 through 7,i71 respectively2 7,d7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,a7 the following3 7,b7 addresses the unique educational needs of migratory children2 7,c7 is developed in collaboration with parents of migratory children2 7,d7 is not used to supplant ,state efforts regarding1 or administrative funding for1 this part2 2 7,e7 in subparagraph 7,e71 as redesignated by subparagraph 7,c71 by striking same challenging and all that follows through standards that and inserting same ,state college and career ready academic content and student academic achievement standards adopted under section #aaaa7;a77#a7 that2 and 7,f7 in subparagraph 7,h71 as redesignated by subparagraph 7,c7-- 7i7 by striking early childhood programs1 and inserting early childhood education programs12 and 7ii7 by striking part ,a or ,b of title ,,iii and inserting part ,a of title ,,iii2 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking local educational and inserting local operating2 7,b7 by striking paragraph 7#b7 and inserting the following3 7#b7 ,unmet needs ,funds provided under this part shall be used to meet the needs of migratory children that are not met by services available from other ,federal or non-,federal programs1 except that migratory children who are eligible to receive services under part ,a may receive those services through funds provided under that part or through funds under this part that remain after the agency meets the needs described in paragraph 7#a74 2 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#d71 by striking special educational and inserting unique educational4 #acjg4 ,bypass ,section #acjg 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcig7 is amended1 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking make arrangements with and inserting award grants to1 or enter into contracts with14 #acjh4 ,national activities ,section #acjh 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcih7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking the section heading and inserting ,national activities42 7#b7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by striking nonprofit entities to improve and inserting the following3 entities to-- 7,a7 improve 2 7ii7 by inserting through before the establishment2 7iii7 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7iv7 by adding at the end the following3 7,b7 improve the coordination between ,state educational agencies1 local operating agencies1 and their counterparts in other nations in educating migratory children who move between the ,united ,states and such nations4 2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by inserting or contracts after ,grants2 7#c7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 by striking paragraph 7#a7 and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,assistance ,in order to determine the number of migratory children in each ,state1 the ,secretary shall assist each ,state in maintaining an effective system for the electronic transfer of student records4 2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7,i7 in the matter preceding clause 7i71 by striking ,the ,secretary1 in consultation and all that follows through may include-- and inserting the following3 ,the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,states1 shall continue to ensure the linkage of migratory child record systems for the purpose of electronically exchanging1 within and among the ,states1 health and educational information regarding all migratory children eligible under this part4 ,the ,secretary shall ensure such linkage occurs in a cost-effective manner1 utilizing systems used by the ,state prior to1 or developed after1 the date of enactment of the ,strengthening ,america's ,schools ,act of #bjac4 ,the ,secretary shall determine the minimum data elements that each ,state receiving funds under this part shall collect1 maintain1 and exchange1 and the requirements of the linkage system that ,states shall meet for the timely submission of access to such information4 ,such minimum data elements may include--2 and 7,,ii7 in clause 7ii71 by striking section #aaaa7;b7 and inserting section #aaaa7;a77#b72 and 7ii7 by striking subparagraph 7,b7 and inserting the following3 7,b7 ,consultation ,the ,secretary shall maintain ongoing consultation with the ,states1 local educational agencies1 and other migratory student service providers on-- 7i7 the effectiveness of the system of electronic records transfer described in subparagraph 7,a72 and 7ii7 the ongoing improvement of such system4 2 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#d7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7,i7 by striking #bjjc and inserting #bjab1 and every #b years thereafter12 and 7,,ii7 by striking the ,committee on ,health1 ,education1 ,labor1 and ,pensions of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,education and the ,workforce of the ,house of ,representatives and inserting the authorizing committees2 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7,i7 in clause 7ii71 by striking the development and linkage of and inserting maintaining2 and 7,,ii7 in clause 7iii71 by striking measures that may be taken to ensure and inserting improving2 7#d7 by redesignating subsection 7c7 as subsection 7f71 and transferring such subsection so as to follow subsection 7e72 7#e7 by inserting after subsection 7b7 the following3 7c7 ,technical assistance ,the ,secretary may provide technical assistance designed to support ,state efforts to meet the needs of migratory children1 which may include supporting the attendance of ,state and local operating agency staff1 and other appropriate individuals1 at special meetings convened by the ,secretary in order to carry out activities consistent with this section4 2 7#f7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 by striking 1 pursuant to criteria that the ,secretary shall establish12 and 7,b7 by striking whose education is interrupted and inserting described in section #acjd7;d72 and 7#g7 by striking subsection 7e7 and inserting the following3 7e7 ,improvements and coordination ,from any funds made available under this section and remaining after carrying out the requirements under subsections 7b7 and 7d71 the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,states1 may make grants to1 or enter into contracts with1 ,state educational agencies1 local educational agencies1 institutions of higher education1 and other public and private nonprofit entities to improve the interstate and intrastate coordination among such agencies' and entities' programs available to migratory students consistent with this section1 including the establishment or improvement of programs for academic credit accrual and exchange4 4 #acji4 ,performance data2 evaluations and study2 ,state assistance ,part ,c of title ,i 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcia et seq47 is further amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating section #acji as section #acab2 and 7#b7 by inserting after section #acjh the following3 #acji4 ,performance data ,consistent with section #aaaa7;d77#c77;,b71 and in a manner prescribed by the ,secretary1 each ,state that receives a grant under this part shall annually submit to the ,secretary1 and make public1 data on-- 7#a7 the academic achievement of migratory students1 as measured by the ,state assessments required under section #aaaa7;a77#b72 7#b7 such students' high school graduation rates and rates of enrollment and persistence in1 and completion of a program of study at1 institutions of higher education2 and 7#c7 the results of such other performance measures and targets as the ,secretary may prescribe4 #acaj4 ,evaluation and study 7a7 ,program evaluation ,from the amount reserved for evaluation activities in accordance with section #ifja7;a71 the ,secretary1 acting through the ,director of the ,institute of ,education ,sciences1 shall1 in consultation with the relevant program office at the ,department1 evaluate the implementation and impact of the activities supported under this part1 consistent with section #ifja4 7b7 ,study ,the ,secretary shall conduct a pilot study1 funded as part of the #bjab ,national ,assessment of ,educational ,progress1 on the feasibility of using the ,national ,assessment of ,educational ,progress for assessing and reporting on the academic achievement of migratory children in grades #d and #h in reading and mathematics4 #acaa4 ,state assistance in determining number of migratory children ,each ,state that desires to receive assistance under this part shall assist the ,secretary in determining the number of migratory children in such ,state under paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 of subsection 7a71 and subsection 7g71 of section #acjc through such procedures as the ,secretary may require1 except that the ,secretary shall not require additional information that is not directly related to determining the migratory status of the child or the administration of this part4 4 #acaj4 ,definitions ,section #acab 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcii71 as redesignated by section #acji7a71 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 as paragraphs 7#c7 and 7#e71 respectively2 7#b7 by inserting before paragraph 7#c71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#a71 the following3 7#a7 ,food processor ,the term food processor means a position working with a raw agricultural1 dairy1 or fishing product and transforming the product into a more refined product up to the point of an initial commercial sale4 7#b7 ,initial commercial sale ,the term initial commercial sale means the first point of sale of an agricultural1 dairy1 or fishing product-- 7,a7 for refining to the next-stage processor2 7,b7 to the wholesaler2 7,c7 to the retailer2 or 7,d7 directly to the consumer4 2 7#c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#c71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#a71 the following3 7#d7 ,migratory agricultural worker ,the term migratory agricultural worker means an individual who-- 7,a7 made a qualifying move in the preceding #cf-month period2 and 7,b7 after making such move1 sought or engaged in employment in agricultural work1 which may be dairy work or the initial processing of raw agricultural products4 2 and 7#d7 by striking paragraph 7#e71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#a71 and inserting the following3 7#e7 ,migratory child ,the term migratory child means a child who-- 7,a7 is1 or whose parent or spouse is1 a migratory agricultural worker or migratory fisher who is currently engaged in1 or seeking to obtain1 temporary or seasonal employment1 usually for not longer than #ae months1 in agricultural or fishing work until the point of the initial commercial sale 7including employment as a migratory dairy worker1 a food processor1 or a migratory fisher72 and 7,b7 in the preceding #cf months-- 7i7 has moved from #a school district to another2 7ii7 in a ,state that is comprised of a single school district1 has moved from #a administrative area to another within such district2 or 7iii7 resides in a school district of more than #ae1jjj square miles1 and migrates a distance of #bj miles or more to a temporary residence to engage in1 or to accompany a parent or spouse engaging in1 a fishing activity4 7#f7 ,migratory fisher ,the term migratory fisher means an individual who made a qualifying move in the preceding #cf months and1 after doing so1 sought or engaged in employment in fishing work4 7#g7 ,qualifying move ,the term qualifying move-- 7,a7 means-- 7i7 a move from #a school district to another1 or from #a administrative area to another within a ,state that is comprised of a single school district2 and 7ii7 in the case of a migratory fisher who resides in a school district of more than #ae1jjj square miles1 includes migrating a distance of #bj miles or more to a temporary residence2 and 7,b7 with respect to a qualifying move for a parent or spouse of a migratory child1 means a move described in subparagraph 7,a7 that is separated by not more than #a year from the move or migration described in paragraph 7#e77;,b7 of the migratory child4 4 ,d ,prevention and intervention programs for children and youth who are neglected1 delinquent1 or at-risk #adja4 ,purpose and program authorization ,section #adja 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fdba7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking challenging ,state academic content standards and challenging ,state student academic achievement standards and inserting college and career ready academic content standards and student academic achievement standards under section #aaaa7;a77#a72 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking to prevent at-risk youth from dropping out of school1 and2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b71 by striking #ajjb7;d7 and inserting #c7;e74 #adjb4 ,allocation of funds 7a7 ,section #adjb 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fdbb7 is amended by inserting after subsection 7b7 the following3 7c7 ,reservation for the ,secretary of the interior ,from the amount appropriated for this part in any fiscal year1 the ,secretary shall reserve #j4e percent to provide assistance to the ,secretary of the ,interior to provide educational services for at-risk ,indian children1 including ,indian youth in correctional facilities operated by the ,secretary of the ,interior or by an ,indian tribe4 4 7b7 ,section #adab7;b7 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fdcb7;b77 is amended by striking paragraph 7#b7 and inserting the following3 7#b7 ,minimum percentage ,the percentage in paragraph 7#a77;,a7 shall not be less than #he percent4 4 #adjc4 ,state plan and ,state agency applications ,section #adad 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fdcd7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a77;,b7-- 7i7 by striking from and inserting between2 and 7ii7 by striking to and inserting and2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking academic1 vocational1 and technical skills and inserting college and career readiness 7as determined based on the ,state college and career ready academic content and student academic achievement standards under section #aaaa7;a77#a772 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking and after the semicolon2 7,c7 in subparagraph 7,c77iv71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7,d7 by adding at the end the following3 7,d7 provide assurances that the ,state educational agency has established-- 7i7 procedures to ensure that each student who has been placed in the juvenile justice system is promptly re-enrolled in secondary school or placed in a re-entry program that best meets the educational and social needs of the student2 7ii7 procedures for facilitating the transfer of credits that such students earned during placement2 and 7iii7 opportunities for such students to participate in higher education or career pathways4 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by inserting and respond to after assess2 and 7ii7 by inserting 1 including an assessment upon entry into a correctional facility before the semicolon at the end2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#h71 by striking vocational and inserting career2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#i7-- 7i7 by striking encourage and insert require1 to the extent practicable12 7ii7 by inserting and after after prior to2 and 7iii7 by inserting and that transition plans are in place before the semicolon at the end2 7,d7 in paragraph 7#aa7-- 7i7 by inserting such after transition of2 7ii7 by striking from and inserting between2 and 7iii7 by striking institution to locally operated and inserting institution and locally operated education2 7,e7 in paragraph 7#af7-- 7i7 by inserting and obtain a secondary school diploma after reenter school2 and 7ii7 by inserting that leads to economic self-sufficiency after employment2 and 7,f7 in paragraph 7#ag71 by inserting certified or licensed before teachers4 #adjd4 ,use of funds ,section #adae7;a7 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fdce7;a77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a77;,b71 by striking vocational and inserting career2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7i7 in clause 7i71 by striking challenging academic content standards and student academic achievement standards and inserting college and career ready academic content standards and student academic achievement standards under section #aaaa7;a77#a72 and 7ii7 in clause 7iii71 by striking challenging and inserting such2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,c7-- 7i7 by striking part ,i and inserting part ,f2 and 7ii7 by striking and after the semicolon2 7,c7 in subparagraph 7,d71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7,d7 by adding at the end the following3 7,e7 may include the costs of testing for such children and youth for a recognized equivalent of a secondary school diploma4 4 #adje4 ,institution-wide projects ,section #adaf 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fdcf7 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking challenging ,state academic content standards and student academic achievement standards and inserting college and career ready academic content standards and student academic achievement standards under section #aaaa7;a77#a72 7#b7 in paragraph 7#d7-- 7,a7 by striking pupil services and inserting specialized instructional support services2 and 7,b7 by inserting and the development and implementation of transition plans before the semicolon2 and 7#c7 in paragraph 7#f71 by inserting and improve after assess4 #adjf4 ,transition services ,section #adah7;a7 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fdch7;a77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking paragraph 7#a7 and inserting the following3 7#a7 projects that facilitate the transition of children and youth between ,state-operated institutions1 or institutions in the ,state operated by the ,secretary of the ,interior or ,indian tribes1 and schools served by local educational agencies or schools funded by the ,bureau of ,indian ,education2 or 2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking vocational each place the term appears and inserting career4 #adjg4 ,program evaluation ,section #adai is amended to read as follows3 #adai4 ,program evaluation ,from the amount reserved for evaluation activities in accordance with section #ifja7;a71 the ,secretary1 acting through the ,director of the ,institute for ,education ,sciences1 shall1 in consultation with the relevant program office of the ,department1 evaluate the implementation and impact of the activities supported under this part1 consistent with section #ifja4 4 #adjh4 ,purpose of local agency programs ,section #adba 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fdea7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by inserting 1 including correctional facilities in the ,state operated by the ,secretary of the ,interior and ,indian tribes after facilities2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking 1 training1 employment1 or further education and inserting and college and career readiness 7as determined based on the ,state college and career ready academic content and student academic achievement standards under section #aaaa7;a77#a772 and 7#c7 in paragraph 7#c71 by inserting 1 including schools funded by the ,bureau of ,indian ,education1 after schools4 #adji4 ,programs operated by local educational agencies ,section #adbb 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fdeb7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by inserting 1 and including facilities in the ,state operated by the ,secretary of the ,interior and ,indian tribes4 after day programs72 7#b7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 by striking meet the transitional and inserting meet the transitional needs 7including the social and emotional needs72 7,b7 by striking meeting the transitional and inserting meeting such transitional2 and 7,c7 by inserting 1 schools funded by the ,bureau of ,indian ,education1 after returning to local educational agencies4 #adaj4 ,local educational agency applications ,section #adbc 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fdec7 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by inserting or1 as appropriate1 an ,indian tribe in the ,state after agency2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by inserting 1 including such facilities operated by the ,secretary of the ,interior and ,indian tribes after system2 7#b7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#d7 through 7#ac7 as paragraphs 7#e7 through 7#ad71 respectively2 7#c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#c7 the following3 7#d7 a description of the process of consultation and coordination with ,indian tribes in the ,state regarding services provided under the program to children and youth who are ,indian2 2 7#d7 in paragraph 7#g71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#b71 by striking 1 at-risk children or youth1 and other participating children or youth1 and inserting and at-risk children or youth12 7#e7 in paragraph 7#i71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#b71 by inserting and family members after parents2 7#f7 in paragraph 7#aj71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#b71 by striking vocational and inserting career2 7#g7 in paragraph 7#ac71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#b71 by striking and after the semicolon2 7#h7 in paragraph 7#ad71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#b71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7#i7 by inserting after paragraph 7#ad71 as redesignated by 7#b71 the following3 7#ae7 a description of the demographics of the children and youth served and an assurance that the activities under this subpart meet the cultural1 language1 and academic needs of such children and youth4 4 #adaa4 ,uses of funds ,section #adbd 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fded7 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking 1 including and all that follows through gang members2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#d7-- 7,a7 by striking vocational and technical education and inserting career and technical education1 costs associated with testing for a recognized equivalent of a secondary school diploma2 and 7,b7 by striking and after the semicolon2 7#c7 in paragraph 7#e71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7#d7 by adding at the end the following3 7#f7 programs for at-risk ,indian children and youth1 including such children and youth in correctional facilities in the area served by the local educational agency that are operated by the ,secretary of the ,interior or ,indian tribes4 4 #adab4 ,program requirements for correctional facilities receiving funds under this section ,section #adbe 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fdee7 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#i71 by striking vocational and inserting career2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#aj71 by striking and after the semicolon2 7#c7 in paragraph 7#aa71 by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon2 and 7#d7 by adding at the end the following3 7#ab7 develop an initial educational services and transition plan for each child or youth served under this subpart upon entry into the correctional facility1 in partnership with the child or youth's family members and the local educational agency that most recently provided services to the child or youth 7if applicable71 consistent with section #adad7;a77#a72 and 7#ac7 consult with the local educational agency for a period jointly determined necessary by the correctional facility and local educational agency upon discharge from that facility1 to coordinate educational services so as to minimize disruption to the child's or youth's achievement4 4 #adac4 ,accountability ,section #adbf 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fdef7 is amended to read as follows3 #adbf4 ,accountability ,the ,state educational agency-- 7#a7 shall require correctional facilities or institutions for delinquent children and youth to annually report on the number of children and youth released from the correctional facility or institution who returned or did not return to school1 the number of children and youth obtaining a secondary school diploma or its recognized equivalent1 and the number of children and youth obtaining employment2 and 7#b7 may require correctional facilities or institutions for delinquent children and youth to demonstrate1 after receiving assistance under this subpart for #c years1 that there has been an increase in the number of children and youth returning to school1 obtaining a secondary school diploma or its recognized equivalent1 or obtaining employment after such children and youth are released4 4 #adad4 ,program evaluations ,section #adca 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fdga7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the matter preceding subsection 7a71 by striking ,state agency or local educational agency and inserting ,state agency1 local educational agency1 or ,indian tribe2 7#b7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by inserting 1 including the ability to become college and career ready1 as determined under the ,state academic content and student academic achievement standards under section #aaaa7;a77#a71 and to graduate high school in the standard number of years before the semicolon at the end2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c71 by inserting or school funded by the ,bureau of ,indian ,education after local educational agency2 7#c7 in subsection 7c71 by striking a ,state agency or local educational agency and inserting a ,state agency1 local educational agency1 or ,indian tribe2 and 7#d7 by striking subsection 7d7 and inserting the following3 7d7 ,evaluation results 7#a7 ,in ,general ,each ,state agency1 local educational agency1 and ,indian tribe shall-- 7,a7 submit evaluation results to the ,state educational agency and the ,secretary2 and 7,b7 use the results of evaluations under this section to plan and improve subsequent programs for participating children and youth4 7#b7 ,results to the ,secretary of the ,interior ,each ,indian tribe shall also submit evaluation results to the ,secretary of the ,interior4 4 #adae4 ,definitions ,section #adcb7b7 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fdgb7b77 is amended to read as follows3 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by striking or before local and by inserting or ,indian tribe after 8agency2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c71 by inserting or school funded by the ,bureau of ,indian ,education2 7#b7 in subsection 7c71 by inserting or ,indian tribe after agency2 and 7#c7 by striking subsection 7d7 and inserting the following3 7d7 ,evaluation results 7#a7 ,each ,state agency1 local educational agency1 and ,indian tribe shall-- 7,a7 submit evaluation results to the ,state educational agency and the ,secretary2 and 7,b7 use the results of evaluation sunder this section to plan and improve subsequent programs for participating children and youth4 7#b7 ,each ,indian tribe shall also submit evaluation results to the ,secretary of the ,interior4 4 ,e ,educational stability of children in foster care #aeja4 ,educational stability of children in foster care 7a7 ,in general ,part ,e of title ,i 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fdia et seq47 is amended to read as follows3 ,e ,educational stability of children in foster care #aeja4 ,educational stability of children in foster care 7a7 ,obligations ,to collaborate with child welfare agencies 7#a7 ,in general ,each ,state educational agency receiving assistance under part ,a shall collaborate with the ,state agency responsible for administering the ,state plans under parts ,b and ,e of title ,,iv of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fba et seq41 #fgj et seq47 to develop and implement a plan to ensure that the following occurs1 for each child in the ,state1 when the child moves to a new school attendance area as a result of being placed in foster care 7as described in section #aejb7a771 changing foster care placements1 or leaving foster care3 7,a7 ,attendance at a school of origin 7i7 ,in general ,the child enrolls or remains in the child's school of origin1 unless a determination is made that it is in the child's best interest to attend a different school4 7ii7 ,limitation ,a child who leaves foster care shall only be entitled to remain in the child's school of origin for the remainder of the school year4 7,b7 ,immediate enrollment ,when a determination is made regarding the school that it is in the best interest of a child in foster care to attend1 the child shall be immediately enrolled in such school1 even if the child is unable to produce records normally required for enrollment1 such as previous academic records1 immunization and medical records1 a birth certificate1 guardianship records1 proof of residency1 or other documentation4 7,c7 ,records transfer ,any records ordinarily kept by a school1 including records of immunizations1 health screenings1 and other required health records1 academic records1 birth certificates1 evaluations for special services or programs1 and any individualized education programs 7as defined in section #fjb of the ,individuals with ,disabilities ,education ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #adja771 regarding a child in foster care shall be-- 7i7 maintained so that the records involved are available1 in a timely fashion1 when a child in foster care enters a new school2 and 7ii7 immediately transferred to the enrolling school1 even if the child owes fees or fines or was not withdrawn from previous schools in conformance with local withdrawal procedures4 7#b7 ,implementation ,each ,state educational agency receiving assistance under part ,a shall ensure that the plan described in paragraph 7#a7 is implemented by the local educational agencies in the ,state4 7b7 ,credit transfer and diplomas ,each ,state that receives assistance under part ,a shall have policies for ensuring that-- 7#a7 a child in foster care who is changing schools can transfer school credits and receive partial credits for coursework satisfactorily completed while attending a prior school or educational program2 7#b7 a child in foster care is afforded opportunities to recover school credits lost due to placement instability while in foster care2 and 7#c7 a child in foster care who has changed secondary schools can receive a secondary school diploma either from one of the schools in which the child was enrolled or through a ,state-issued secondary school diploma system1 consistent with ,state graduation requirements4 7c7 ,transportation ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of the ,strengthening ,america's ,schools ,act of #bjac1 the ,state educational agency shall enter into an agreement with the ,state agency responsible for administering the ,state plans under parts ,b and ,e of title ,,iv of the ,social ,security ,act to ensure that children in foster care1 and children leaving foster care1 who are attending their schools of origin receive transportation to and from those schools1 in accordance with subsection 7a77#a7 and with section #dge7a77;,g7 of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fge7a77;,g774 ,the agreement shall include a description of the following3 7#a7 ,how foster care maintenance payments will be used to help fund the transportation of children in foster care to their schools of origin4 7#b7 ,how children who leave foster care will receive transportation to maintain their enrollment in their schools of origin for the remainder of the academic year1 if remaining in their schools of origin is in their best interests4 7d7 ,points of contact 7#a7 ,local educational agencies ,a ,state that receives assistance under part ,a shall ensure that each local educational agency in the ,state designates an individual employed by the agency to serve as a point of contact for the child welfare agencies responsible for children in foster care enrolled in the local educational agency and to oversee the implementation of the local educational agency requirements under this section4 ,a local educational agency's point of contact shall not be the individual designated as its local educational agency liaison under section #gbb7;g77#a77;,j77ii7 of the ,mc,kinney-,vento ,homeless ,assistance ,act1 unless such individual has the capacity1 resources1 and time to perform both roles4 7#b7 ,state educational agencies ,each ,state educational agency receiving assistance under part ,a shall designate an individual to serve as a point of contact for child welfare agencies and to oversee the implementation of the ,state educational agency requirements under this section4 ,a ,state educational agency's point of contact shall not be the individual designated as the ,state's ,coordinator for ,education of ,homeless ,children and ,youths under section #gbb7;d77#c7 of the ,mc,kinney-,vento ,homeless ,assistance ,act1 unless such individual has the capacity1 resources1 and time to perform both roles4 #aejb4 ,definitions ,in this part3 7#a7 ,child in foster care ,the term child in foster care means a child whose care and placement is the responsibility of the agency that administers a ,state plan under part ,b or ,e of title ,,iv of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fba et seq41 #fgj et seq471 without regard to whether foster care maintenance payments are made under section #dgb of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fgb7 on behalf of the child4 7#b7 ,school attendance area ,the term school attendance area has the meaning given the term in section #aaac7;a77#b74 7#c7 ,school of origin ,the term school of origin means1 with respect to a child in foster care1 any of the following3 7,a7 ,the public school in which the child was enrolled prior to entry into foster care4 7,b7 ,the public school in which the child is enrolled when a change in foster care placement occurs4 7,c7 ,the public school the child attended when last permanently housed1 as such term is used in section #gbb7;g77#c77;,g7 of the ,mc,kinney-,vento ,homeless ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aadcb7;g77#c77;,g771 if such child was eligible for assistance under such ,act before the child became a child in foster care4 4 7b7 ,guidance ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary1 in collaboration with the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services1 is directed to issue guidance on the implementation of part ,e of title ,i of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife1 including how ,state and local agencies will work together to ensure that transportation for children in foster care is provided to the school of origin4 ,f ,general provisions #afja4 ,reorganization 7a7 ,in general ,title ,i 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcja et seq47 is further amended-- 7#a7 by striking parts ,f through ,h2 7#b7 by redesignating part ,i as part ,f2 and 7#c7 by redesignating sections #aija through #aijh as sections #afja through #afjh1 respectively4 7b7 ,technical and conforming amendments ,part ,f of title ,i1 as redesignated by subsection 7a77#b71 is further amended-- 7#a7 in section #afja7;b77#d77;,a7 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fega7;b77#d77;,a771 as redesignated by subsection 7a77#c71 by striking ,no ,child ,left ,behind ,act of #bjja and inserting ,strengthening ,america's ,schools ,act of #bjac2 7#b7 in section #afjb7;a7 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fegb7;a771 as redesignated by subsection 7a77#c71 by striking #aija and inserting #afja2 7#c7 in section #afjc7;b77#b77;,g7 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fegc7;b77#b77;,g771 as redesignated by subsection 7a77#c71 by striking pupil services personnel and inserting specialized instructional support personnel2 and 7#d7 in section #afjh 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fegh71 as redesignated by subsection 7a77#c71 by striking ,no ,child ,left ,behind ,act of #bjja and inserting ,strengthening ,america's ,schools ,act of #bjac4 ,,ii ,supporting teacher and principal excellence #baja4 ,supporting teacher and principal excellence 7a7 ,technical amendments ,the ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcja et seq47 is amended-- 7#a7 in title ,,ii1 by striking the title heading and inserting ,supporting ,teacher and ,principal ,excellence2 7#b7 by redesignating subpart #c of part ,d of title ,,ii as part ,i of title ,,iv1 and transferring such part ,i so as to follow part ,h of title ,,iv1 as added by section #dajh of this ,act2 7#c7 in part ,i of title ,,iv1 as redesignated by paragraph 7#b71 by striking the part heading and inserting the following3 ,ready-to-,learn2 7#d7 by redesignating section #bdca as section #dija2 7#e7 in section #dija1 as redesignated by paragraph 7#d7-- 7,a7 by striking the section heading and inserting the following3 ,ready-to-,learn2 7,b7 in subsection 7a7-- 7i7 in paragraph 7#a77;,e77ii7-- 7,i7 by striking ,even ,start providers12 and 7,,ii7 by striking family literacy services and inserting family literacy activities2 7ii7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,i7 by striking ,even ,start providers12 and 7,,ii7 by striking family literacy services and inserting family literacy activities2 7iii7 in paragraph 7#d77;,b71 by striking ,even ,start1 and2 7,c7 in subsection 7c77#b71 by striking relevant committees of ,congress and inserting authorizing committees2 and 7,d7 by striking subsection 7e7 and inserting the following3 7e7 ,funding rule ,not less than #fj percent of the amount appropriated to carry out this section for each fiscal year shall be used to carry out activities under subparagraphs 7,b7 through 7,d7 of subsection 7a77#a74 2 7#f7 by redesignating subpart #e of part ,c of title ,,ii as subpart #c of part ,e of title ,,ix1 and transferring such subpart #c so as to follow subpart #b of part ,e of title ,,ix2 7#g7 by redesignating sections #bcfa1 #bcfb1 #bcfc1 #bcfd1 #bcfe1 #bcff1 #bcfg1 and #bcfh1 as sections #ieda1 #iedb1 #iedc1 #iedd1 #iede1 #iedf1 #iedg1 and #iedh1 respectively2 and 7#h7 in section #iedf7;b71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#g71 by striking the matter following paragraph 7#b7 and inserting the following3 7#c7 ,a ,state law that makes a limitation of liability inapplicable if the civil action was brought by an officer of a ,state or local government pursuant to ,state or local law4 4 7b7 ,supporting teacher and principal excellence ,title ,,ii 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ffja et seq471 as amended by subsection 7a71 is further amended by striking parts ,a1 ,b1 ,c1 and ,d1 and inserting the following3 ,a ,continuous ,improvement and ,support for ,teachers and ,principals #baja4 ,purpose ,the purpose of this part is to provide grants to ,state educational agencies and subgrants to local educational agencies to enable such agencies to improve academic achievement for all students1 including students with disabilities and ,english learners1 by-- 7#a7 providing professional development that is based on the result of a rigorous1 transparent1 and fair evaluation and is designed to improve instruction and student achievement2 and 7#b7 increasing the number and improving the equitable distribution of teachers and principals in accordance with section #aaaa7;b77#a77,r74 #bajb4 ,definitions ,in this part3 7#a7 ,induction program ,the term induction program has the meaning given the term in section #bjj of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajba74 7#b7 ,mentoring ,the term mentoring means supporting teachers or principals to increase the effectiveness and retention of such teachers or principals through a program that-- 7,a7 includes clear criteria for the selection of mentors that takes into account the mentor's-- 7i7 record of increasing student achievement2 and 7ii7 ability to facilitate professional development activities2 7,b7 provides high-quality training for mentors in how to support teachers or principals2 7,c7 provides regularly scheduled time for collaboration1 examination of student work and achievement data1 and observation of teaching1 and identifies and addresses areas for improvement2 and 7,d7 matches mentees with mentors in the same field1 grade1 grade span1 or subject area4 7#c7 ,state ,the term ,state means each of the several ,states of the ,united ,states1 the ,commonwealth of ,puerto ,rico1 and the ,district of ,columbia4 #a ,grants to ,states #baaa4 ,allotments to ,states 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall make grants to ,states with applications approved under section #baab to enable the ,states to carry out the activities specified in section #baac4 ,each grant shall consist of the allotment determined for a ,state under subsection 7b74 7b7 ,determination of allotments 7#a7 ,reservation of funds ,from the total amount appropriated to carry out this subpart for a fiscal year1 the ,secretary shall reserve-- 7,a7 one-half of #a percent for allotments for the ,united ,states ,virgin ,islands1 ,guam1 ,american ,samoa1 and the ,commonwealth of the ,northern ,mariana ,islands1 to be distributed among those outlying areas on the basis of their relative need1 as determined by the ,secretary1 in accordance with the purpose of this part2 and 7,b7 one-half of #a percent for the ,secretary of the ,interior for programs under this part in schools operated or funded by the ,bureau of ,indian ,education4 7#b7 ,state allotments 7,a7 ,in general ,subject to subparagraph 7,b71 from the funds appropriated to carry out this subpart and not reserved under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall allot to each ,state the sum of-- 7i7 an amount that bears the same relationship to #ce percent of the remaining amount as the number of individuals ages #e through #ag in the ,state1 as determined by the ,secretary on the basis of the most recent satisfactory data1 bears to the number of those individuals in all such ,states1 as so determined2 and 7ii7 an amount that bears the same relationship to #fe percent of the remaining amount as the number of individuals1 ages #e through #ag from families with incomes below the poverty line1 in the ,state1 as determined by the ,secretary on the basis of the most recent satisfactory data1 bears to the number of those individuals in all such ,states1 as so determined4 7,b7 ,exception ,no ,state receiving an allotment under subparagraph 7,a7 may receive less than one-half of #a percent of the total amount allotted under such subparagraph4 7#c7 ,reallotment ,if any ,state does not receive an allotment under this subsection for any fiscal year1 the ,secretary shall reallot the amount of the allotment to the remaining ,states in accordance with this subsection4 #baab4 ,state applications 7a7 ,in general ,for a ,state to be eligible to receive a grant under this subpart1 the ,state educational agency shall submit an application to the ,secretary at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,secretary may reasonably require4 7b7 ,contents ,each application submitted under this section shall include-- 7#a7 a description of how the ,state educational agency will-- 7,a7 ensure that each local educational agency receiving a subgrant under subpart #b will comply with the requirements of such subgrant1 including implementing a professional growth and improvement system2 7,b7 provide technical assistance to support such implementation2 and 7,c7 ensure that the ,state educational agency regularly assesses implementation and results across local educational agencies' professional growth and improvement systems to ensure comparability across the ,state in implementation of such systems in differentiating teacher and principal performance levels2 7#b7 a description of how the ,state will use funds reserved under section #baac7;a72 7#c7 a description of how the activities to be carried out by the ,state educational agency under this subpart will be evidence-based and an explanation of why the activities are expected to improve student achievement2 7#d7 a description of how activities under this subpart are aligned with ,state academic content and student academic achievement standards and ,state assessments1 which include1 as appropriate1 ,state early learning standards for children younger than kindergarten2 7#e7 a description of how the ,state educational agency1 working with local educational agencies1 will provide data on each teacher's student achievement and growth for the ,state assessments required under section #aaaa7;a77#b7 to teachers and local educational agencies1 in a timely and useful manner2 7#f7 a description of how the ,state educational agency will hold local educational agencies accountable for meeting the requirements of section #aaag2 7#g7 an assurance that the ,state educational agency will comply with section #ieja 7regarding participation by private school children and teachers72 7#h7 a description of the activities funded under this subpart1 including how such activities will be coordinated with the ,state agency responsible for early childhood education programs and the ,state ,advisory ,council on ,early ,childhood ,education and ,care established under section #fdb;,b of the ,head ,start ,act1 that are designed to improve and strengthen the knowledge and skills of teachers and principals responsible for educating children in preschool1 where applicable1 through grade #c2 7#i7 a description of how the ,state educational agency will provide for the equitable distribution of teachers in accordance with section #aaaa7;b77#a77,k72 and 7#aj7 an assurance that the ,state educational agency is encouraging collaboration between higher education-based educator preparation programs1 the ,state1 and local educational agencies to promote the readiness of new educators entering the profession through clinical experience and interaction1 as well as other activities4 7c7 ,deemed approval ,an application submitted by a ,state educational agency pursuant to subsection 7a7 shall be deemed to be approved by the ,secretary unless the ,secretary makes a written determination1 prior to the expiration of the #abj-;day period beginning on the date on which the ,secretary received the application1 that the application is not in compliance with this subpart4 7d7 ,disapproval ,the ,secretary shall not finally disapprove the application1 except after giving the ,state educational agency notice and an opportunity for a hearing4 7e7 ,notification ,if the ,secretary finds that the application is not in compliance1 in whole or in part1 with this subpart1 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 give the ,state educational agency notice and an opportunity for a hearing2 and 7#b7 notify the ,state educational agency of the finding of noncompliance and1 in such notification1 shall-- 7,a7 cite the specific provisions in the application that are not in compliance2 and 7,b7 request additional information1 only as to the noncompliant provisions1 needed to make the application compliant4 7f7 ,response ,if the ,state educational agency responds to the ,secretary's notification described in subsection 7e77#b7 during the #de-;day period beginning on the date on which the agency received the notification1 and resubmits the application with the requested information described in subsection 7e77#b77;,b71 the ,secretary shall approve or disapprove such application prior to the later of-- 7#a7 the expiration of the #de-;day period beginning on the date on which the application is resubmitted2 or 7#b7 the expiration of the #abj-;day period described in subsection 7c74 7g7 ,failure ,to respond ,if the ,state educational agency does not respond to the ,secretary's notification described in subsection 7e77#b7 during the #de-;day period beginning on the date on which the agency received the notification1 such application shall be deemed to be disapproved4 #baac4 ,state use of funds 7a7 ,in general ,a ,state that receives a grant under section #baaa-- 7#a7 shall reserve #ie percent of the funds made available through the grant to make subgrants to local educational agencies as described in subpart #b2 7#b7 shall use not less than #b percent but not more than #e percent of funds made available through the grant to support local educational agencies in-- 7,a7 improving the performance and equitable distribution of principals and1 at the ,state's discretion1 other school leaders1 including through-- 7i7 activities designed to recruit1 prepare1 place1 assist1 support1 and retain highly rated principals for high-need schools and low-performing schools1 including through compensation or incentives2 and 7ii7 providing training and support to principals and school leadership teams in high-need schools and low-performing schools on improving instruction and closing achievement gaps2 and 7,b7 providing technical assistance to local educational agencies to support the design and implementation of professional growth and improvement systems1 including-- 7i7 developing and disseminating research-based models and designing high-quality evaluation tools1 such as classroom observation rubrics2 7ii7 developing and providing training for principals and other evaluators on how to evaluate teachers in order to differentiate teacher performance accurately1 provide useful feedback1 and use evaluation results to inform decisionmaking about professional development1 improvement strategies1 and personnel decisions2 7iii7 developing methods1 including training and auditing1 for ensuring inter-rater reliability of evaluation results2 7iv7 providing information on the appropriate collection1 reporting1 analysis1 and use of evaluation data2 and 7v7 developing a system for auditing the quality of professional growth and improvement systems1 including the correlation with student achievement and continuous improvement1 and improving such systems based on data and feedback2 and 7#c7 shall use funds remaining after making the reservations under paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 to-- 7,a7 plan and administer ,state activities under this part1 including awarding1 monitoring1 and enforcing the requirements of subgrants awarded under subpart #b2 7,b7 assist local educational agencies in recruiting1 preparing1 placing1 developing1 and retaining highly rated teachers for high-need schools and low-performing schools2 7,c7 provide technical assistance1 as necessary1 to local educational agencies that receive subgrants under subpart #b1 to improve performance on the measures described in section #bada7;b71 as applicable2 7,d7 develop and disseminate the ,state ,report described in subpart #d1 and use the information in the ,state ,report to guide efforts under this part2 and 7,e7 provide technical assistance and support to local educational agencies in the development and implementation of programs and policies that support young children's transition from early childhood education programs into elementary schools1 improve school readiness1 and improve the academic achievement of young children4 7b7 ,optional uses 7#a7 ,in general ,a ,state that receives a grant under section #baaa may1 from the funds available for the uses described in subsection 7a77#b71 use an amount equal to not more than #a percent of the funds made available through the grant to establish1 expand1 or implement #a or more teacher or principal preparation academies and to provide for a ,state authorizer1 if-- 7,a7 the ,state does not have in place legal1 statutory1 or regulatory barriers to the creation or operation of teacher or principal preparation academies2 7,b7 the ,state enables candidates attending a teacher or principal preparation academy to be eligible for ,state financial aid to the same extent as participants in other ,state-approved teacher or principal preparation programs1 including alternative certification1 licensure1 or credential programs2 7,c7 the ,state enables teachers or principals who are teaching or working while on alternative certificates1 licenses1 or credentials to teach or work in the ,state while enrolled in a teacher or principal preparation academy2 and 7,d7 the ,state will recognize a certificate of completion 7from any teacher or principal preparation academy that is not1 or is unaffiliated with1 an institution of higher education71 as at least the equivalent of a master's degree in education for the purposes of hiring1 retention1 compensation1 and promotion in the ,state4 7#b7 ,definitions ,in this subsection3 7,a7 ,teacher or principal preparation academy ,the term teacher or principal preparation academy means a public or other nonprofit institution that will prepare teachers or principals1 or both1 to serve in high-need schools and that-- 7i7 enters into an agreement with a ,state authorizer that specifies the goals expected of the institution1 including-- 7,i7 a requirement that-- 7aa7 teacher or principal candidates1 or teachers teaching or principals serving on alternative certificates1 licenses1 or credentials1 who are enrolled in the academy receive a significant part of their training through clinical preparation that partners candidates with mentor teachers or principals with a demonstrated track record of success in improving student growth1 including 7where applicable7 children with disabilities1 children living in poverty1 and ,english learners2 and 7bb7 the academy will provide instruction to teacher candidates that links to the clinical preparation experience2 7,,ii7 the number of teachers or principals the academy will produce and the minimum number and percentage of teachers or principals who will demonstrate success in improving student performance based on multiple measures 7including student growth72 7,,iii7 a requirement that the teacher preparation component of the academy will only award a certificate of completion 7or degree1 if the academy is1 or is affiliated with1 an institution of higher education7 after the graduate demonstrates a track record of success in improving student performance based on multiple measures 7including student growth71 either as a student teacher or teacher-of-record on an alternative certificate1 license1 or credential2 7,,iv7 a requirement that the principal preparation component of the academy will only award a certificate of completion 7or degree1 if the academy is1 or is affiliated with1 an institution of higher education7 after the graduate demonstrates a track record of success in improving student performance for some or all of a school's students2 and 7,v7 timelines for producing cohorts of graduates and conferring certificates of completion 7or degrees1 if the academy is1 or is affiliated with1 an institution of higher education7 from the academy2 7ii7 shall not have unnecessary restrictions placed on the methods the academy will use to train teacher or principal candidates 7or teachers or principals that are teaching or working while on alternative certificates1 licenses1 or credentials71 including restrictions or requirements-- 7,i7 obligating the faculty of the academy to hold advanced degrees1 or prohibiting the faculty of the academy from holding advanced degrees2 7,,ii7 obligating such faculty to conduct academic research2 7,,iii7 related to the physical infrastructure of the academy2 7,,iv7 related to the number of course credits required as part of the program of study2 7,v7 related to the undergraduate coursework completed by teachers teaching on alternative certificates1 licenses1 or credentials1 as long as such teachers have successfully passed all relevant ,state-approved content area examinations2 or 7,,vi7 related to obtaining additional accreditation from a national accrediting body2 and 7iii7 limits admission to its program to candidates who demonstrate strong potential to improve student achievement1 based on a rigorous selection process that reviews a candidate's prior academic achievement or record of professional accomplishment4 7,b7 ,state authorizer ,the term ,state authorizer means an entity designated by the ,governor of a ,state to recognize teacher or principal preparation academies within the ,state that-- 7i7 enters into an agreement with a teacher or principal preparation academy that specifies the goals expected of the academy1 as described in subparagraph 7,a77i72 7ii7 may be a nonprofit organization1 ,state educational agency1 or other public entity1 or consortium of such entities 7including a consortium of ,states72 and 7iii7 does not reauthorize a teacher or principal preparation academy if the academy fails to produce the minimum number or percentage of effective teachers or principals1 respectively1 identified in the academy's authorizing agreement4 7c7 ,supplement1 not supplant ,funds received under this subpart shall be used to supplement1 and not supplant1 non-,federal funds that would otherwise be used for activities authorized under this subpart4 #b ,subgrants to local educational agencies #baba4 ,allocations to local educational agencies 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may make a grant to a ,state under subpart #a only if the ,state educational agency agrees to distribute the funds described in this section as subgrants to local educational agencies under this subpart4 7b7 ,allocations 7#a7 ,in general ,from the total amount reserved by a ,state under section #baac7;a77#a7 for a fiscal year1 the ,state educational agency shall allocate to each of the eligible local educational agencies in the ,state for such fiscal year the sum of-- 7,a7 an amount that bears the same relationship to #bj percent of the total amount reserved as the number of individuals age #e through #ag in the geographic area served by the agency1 as determined by the ,secretary on the basis of the most recent satisfactory data1 bears to the number of those individuals in the geographic areas served by all the local educational agencies in the ,state1 as so determined2 and 7,b7 an amount that bears the same relationship to #hj percent of the total amount reserved as the number of individuals age #e through #ag from families with incomes below the poverty line in the geographic area served by the agency1 as determined by the ,secretary on the basis of the most recent satisfactory data1 bears to the number of those individuals in the geographic areas served by all the local educational agencies in the ,state1 as so determined4 7#b7 ,hold harmless 7,a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding paragraph 7#a71 the ,state educational agency shall allocate to each of the eligible local educational agencies in the ,state an amount that is not less than #ij percent of the allocation the eligible local educational agency received for the previous fiscal year under this part4 7,b7 ,ratable reduction ,if insufficient funds are appropriated to allocate the amounts that all eligible local educational agencies in the ,state are eligible to receive under subparagraph 7,a7 for a fiscal year1 the ,secretary shall ratably reduce those amounts for the fiscal year4 #babb4 ,local applications and needs assessment 7a7 ,in general ,to be eligible to receive a subgrant under this subpart1 a local educational agency shall-- 7#a7 submit an application to the ,state educational agency at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,state educational agency may reasonably require2 and 7#b7 conduct1 with the involvement of school staff and other stakeholders1 as applicable1 an assessment of the human capital needs of the local educational agency1 including in the areas set forth under section #bada7;b71 as applicable4 7b7 ,contents ,each application submitted under this section shall include the following3 7#a7 ,needs assessment ,a description of the results of the needs assessment conducted under subsection 7a77#b7 and how the local educational agency will align uses of funds with such assessment4 7#b7 ,performance measures ,a description of the performance measures and activities the local educational agency will use to address the needs identified in such assessment4 7#c7 ,professional growth and improvement system ,an assurance that the local educational agency will create1 or improve1 and implement a professional growth and improvement system as by a date identified by the local educational agency and approved by the ,state educational agency that shall not be later than the #bjae-bjaf school year4 7#d7 ,professional development ,a description of the professional development activities that will be made available to teachers and principals under this subpart and how the local educational agency will ensure that the professional development needs of teachers and principals1 as identified by the professional growth and improvement system1 will be met using funds under this subpart4 7#e7 ,encouraging collaboration to promote educator readiness ,an assurance that the local educational agency is encouraging collaboration with higher education-based educator preparation programs to promote the readiness of new educators entering the profession through clinical experience and interaction1 as well as other activities4 7#f7 ,integration of technology into curricula and instruction ,a description of how the local educational agency will integrate funds under this subpart with funds received under part ,d that are used for professional development to train teachers to integrate technology into curricula and instruction to improve teaching1 learning1 and technology literacy4 7#g7 ,evidence-based activities ,a description of how the activities to be carried out by the ,state educational agency under this subpart will be evidence-based and an explanation of why the activities are expected to improve student achievement4 #babc4 ,local use of funds 7a7 ,in general ,a local educational agency that receives a subgrant under section #baba shall use subgrant funds to address the achievement of students in schools designated as focus schools under section #aaaf7;c7 and priority schools under section #aaaf7;d7 and schools not meeting their performance targets1 as described in section #aaaf7;b74 7b7 ,professional development 7#a7 ,in ,general ,a local educational agency that receives a subgrant under section #baba shall use subgrant funds to develop and carry out professional development1 which may include joint professional development for teachers1 principals1 and other relevant school staff with early childhood education program staff4 7#b7 ,priority ,schools2 ,focus schools ,not less than #bj percent of subgrant funds-- 7,a7 shall be used to provide professional development for teachers serving students in schools identified as priority schools under section #aaaf7;d7 and not receiving school improvement funds as described in section #aaaf7;f72 and 7,b7 if a local educational agency has excess funds after meeting the needs of teachers serving students in priority schools1 as required under subparagraph 7,a71 may be used to provide professional development for teachers serving students in schools identified as focus schools under section #aaaf7;c74 7c7 ,permissible uses of funds ,a local educational agency that receives a subgrant under section #baba may use subgrant funds to implement strategies that lead to increased student achievement for all students1 including ,english learners and students with disabilities1 by carrying out #a or more of the following activities3 7#a7 ,developing1 implementing and improving an induction program or a mentoring program4 7#b7 ,improving within-district equity in the distribution of teachers consistent with the requirements of section #aaaa7;b77#a77,r74 7#c7 ,developing and implementing a professional growth and improvement system4 7#d7 ,carrying out in-service training for school personnel in-- 7,a7 the techniques and supports needed for early identification of children with trauma histories1 and children with1 or at risk of1 mental illness2 7,b7 the use of referral mechanisms that effectively link such children to appropriate treatment and intervention services in the school and in the community1 where appropriate2 and 7,c7 forming partnerships between school-based mental health programs and public or private mental health organizations4 7#e7 ,increasing teacher capacity to evaluate student work and use student achievement data and creating career ladders to provide opportunities for highly rated teachers or paraprofessionals to advance or take on additional roles and responsibilities4 7#f7 ,recruiting1 preparing1 placing1 supporting1 developing1 rewarding1 and retaining highly rated teachers and principals in high-need schools and low-performing schools4 7#g7 ,reducing class size for prekindergarten through grade #c1 by an amount and to a level consistent with what scientifically valid research has found to improve student achievement4 7d7 ,supplement1 not supplant ,funds received under this subpart shall be used to supplement1 and not supplant1 non-,federal funds that would otherwise be used for activities authorized under this subpart4 #c ,national leadership activities #baca4 ,national leadership activities ,from the funds made available to carry out this part for a fiscal year1 the ,secretary is authorized to set aside not more than #a percent to carry out the following activities related to the purpose of this part3 7#a7 ,research and development4 7#b7 ,technical assistance4 7#c7 ,outreach and dissemination activities directly or through grants1 contracts1 or cooperative agreements4 7#d7 ,activities relating to gifted and talented students1 as described in section #bacb4 #bacb4 ,gifted and ,talented ,students ,the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 acting through the ,director of the ,institute of ,education ,sciences1 continue research and development activities related to the education of gifted and talented students1 particularly research and development activities related to such students who reside in rural communities or have been underrepresented as gifted and talented2 7#b7 support a ,national ,research ,center on the ,gifted and ,talented that conducts research and serves as a national clearinghouse for evidence-based best practices to improve the identification and instruction of gifted and talented students2 and 7#c7 administer demonstration grants1 in consultation with the ,director of the ,institute of ,education ,sciences1 to programs that build and enhance the ability of elementary school and secondary school personnel to support gifted and talented students4 #d ,accountability #bada4 ,accountability 7a7 ,in general 7#a7 ,state report ,each ,state that receives a grant under subpart #a shall annually submit to the ,secretary1 in a manner prescribed by the ,secretary1 and make public1 a ,state ,report on program performance and results under such grant4 ,such ,state ,report shall provide the information required under subsection 7b74 7#b7 ,local educational agency report ,each local educational agency that receives a subgrant under subpart #b shall annually submit to the ,state1 in a manner prescribed by the ,state1 and make public1 a ,local ,educational ,agency ,report on program performance and results under such subgrant4 ,such ,local ,educational ,agency ,report shall provide the information required under subsection 7b74 7#c7 ,,ferpa compliance ,each ,state and local educational agency that submits a report in compliance with this subsection shall collect1 report1 and disseminate information contained in such report in compliance with section #ddd of the ,general ,education ,provisions ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #abcb;g1 commonly known as the ,family ,educational ,rights and ,privacy ,act of #aigd74 7#d7 ,teacher and principal privacy ,no ,state or local educational agency shall publicly report information in compliance with this subsection in a case in which the results would reveal personally identifiable information about an individual teacher or principal4 7b7 ,information ,each ,state ,report and ,local ,educational ,agency ,report shall contain1 as appropriate-- 7#a7 a description of how funds have been used1 including how funds have been used to address the needs of teachers serving students in schools not meeting performance targets1 as described in section #aaaf7;b71 and schools identified as focus schools and priority schools under subsections 7c7 and 7d7 of section #aaaf and the results of the use of those funds2 7#b7 the number of highly rated teachers in the local educational agency teaching in schools identified as focus schools and priority schools under subsections 7c7 and 7d7 of section #aaaf2 7#c7 student achievement data1 by teacher preparation program within the ,state1 for students taught by such program's graduates2 7#d7 a description of the professional growth and improvement system required under section #babb2 7#e7 a description of how chosen professional development activities improved teacher and principal performance using the professional growth and improvement system2 and 7#f7 how funds have been used to contribute to the equitable distribution of teachers4 #e ,principal recruitment and training #baea4 ,principal recruitment and training grant program 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,aspiring principal ,the term aspiring principal means an individual who is enrolled in a principal preparation program's preservice residency that provides training in instructional leadership1 organizational management1 and the development of teachers4 7#b7 ,current principal ,the term current principal means an individual who1 as of the date of the determination of participation in a program under this section1 is employed as a principal or has been employed as a principal4 7#c7 ,eligible entity ,the term eligible entity means-- 7,a7 a local educational agency or educational service agency that serves an eligible school or a consortium of such agencies2 7,b7 a ,state educational agency or a consortium of such agencies2 7,c7 a ,state educational agency in partnership with #a or more local educational agencies or educational service agencies that serve an eligible school2 7,d7 an entity described in subparagraph 7,a71 7,b71 or 7,c7 in partnership with #a or more nonprofit organizations or institutions of higher education2 or 7,e7 an institution of higher education or a nonprofit organization1 if the institution or nonprofit organization can demonstrate a record of-- 7i7 preparing principals who have been able to improve student achievement substantially2 and 7ii7 placing a significant percentage of such principals in eligible schools4 7#d7 ,eligible school ,the term eligible school means a public school1 including a public charter school1 that meets #a or more of the following criteria3 7,a7 ,is a high-need school4 7,b7 ,is identified as a priority school under section #aaaf7;d74 7,c7 ,is identified as a focus school under section #aaaf7;c74 7,d7 ,in the case of a public school containing middle grades1 feeds into a public high school that has less than a #fj percent graduation rate4 7,e7 ,is a rural school served by a local educational agency that is eligible to receive assistance under part ,b of title ,,vi4 7#e7 ,high-need school 7,a7 ,in general ,the term high-need school means-- 7i7 an elementary school or middle school in which not less than #ej percent of the enrolled students are children from low-income families2 or 7ii7 a high school in which not less than #dj percent of the enrolled students are children from low-income families1 which may be calculated using comparable data from feeder schools4 7,b7 ,low-income family ,for purposes of subparagraph 7,a71 the term low-income family means a family-- 7i7 in which the children are eligible for a free or reduced price lunch under the ,richard ,b4 ,russell ,national ,school ,lunch ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agea et seq472 7ii7 receiving assistance under a ,state program funded under part ,a of title ,,iv of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fja et seq472 or 7iii7 in which the children are eligible to receive medical assistance under the ,medicaid program4 7#f7 ,mentor principal ,the term mentor principal means an individual with the following characteristics3 7,a7 ,strong instructional leadership skills in an elementary school or secondary school setting4 7,b7 ,strong verbal and written communication skills1 which may be demonstrated by performance on appropriate assessments4 7,c7 ,knowledge1 skills1 and attitudes to-- 7i7 establish and maintain a professional learning community that effectively extracts information from data to improve the school culture and personalize instruction for all students to result in improved student achievement2 7ii7 create and maintain a learning culture within the school that provides a climate conducive to the development of all members of the school community1 including one of continuous learning for adults tied to student learning and other school goals2 7iii7 engage in continuous professional development1 utilizing a combination of academic study1 developmental simulation exercises1 self-reflection1 mentorship1 and internship2 7iv7 understand youth development appropriate to the age level served by the school and from this knowledge set high expectations and standards for the academic1 social1 emotional1 and physical development of all students2 and 7v7 actively engage the community to create shared responsibility for student academic performance and successful development4 7#g7 ,middle grade ,the term middle grade means any of grades #e through #h4 7#h7 ,school-level student outcomes ,the term school-level student outcomes means1 at the whole school level and for each subgroup of students described in section #aaaa7;a77#c77;,d7 who are served by the school-- 7,a7 student academic achievement and student growth2 and 7,b7 additional outcomes1 including1 at the high school level1 graduation rates and the percentage of students taking college-level coursework4 7b7 ,program authorized 7#a7 ,principal recruitment and training grant program ,the ,secretary shall award grants to eligible entities to enable such entities to recruit1 prepare1 place1 and support principals in eligible schools4 7#b7 ,duration 7,a7 ,in general 7i7 ,not more than #e year duration ,a grant awarded under this section shall be not more than #e years in duration4 7ii7 ,renewal ,the ,secretary may-- 7,i7 renew a grant awarded under this section based on performance2 and 7,,ii7 in renewing a grant under subclause 7,i71 award the grantee increased funding to scale up or replicate the grantee's program4 7,b7 ,performance ,in evaluating performance for purposes of subparagraph 7,a77ii77,i7-- 7i7 the ,secretary's primary consideration shall be the extent to which the principals recruited1 prepared1 placed1 or supported by the grantee have improved school-level student outcomes in eligible schools2 and 7ii7 the ,secretary shall also consider the percentage of program graduates-- 7,i7 who become principals in eligible schools2 7,,ii7 who remain principals in eligible schools for multiple years2 and 7,,iii7 who are highly rated principals1 as determined by the ,state educational agency4 7c7 ,application and selection criteria 7#a7 ,application ,an eligible entity that desires a grant under this section shall submit to the ,secretary an application at such time1 in such manner1 and accompanied by such information as the ,secretary may require4 7#b7 ,selection criteria ,in awarding grants under this section1 the ,secretary shall consider-- 7,a7 the extent to which the entity has the capacity to implement the activities described in subsection 7e7 that the entity proposes to implement2 7,b7 the extent to which the entity has a demonstrated record of effectively preparing high-quality principals or an evidenced-based plan for preparing principals to improve school-level student outcomes in eligible schools2 7,c7 the extent to which the entity has a demonstrated record of effectiveness or an evidence-based plan for providing principals trained by the entity with the guidance1 support1 and tools they need to improve school-level student outcomes in eligible schools1 including providing principals with resources1 such as funding to ensure supports for quality teaching1 access to best practices1 and decisionmaking authority over areas such as personnel1 budget1 curriculum1 or scheduling2 7,d7 the likelihood of the entity sustaining the project with funds other than funds provided under this section1 which other funds may include funds provided under this title other than this section1 once the grant is no longer available to the entity2 and 7,e7 the extent to which the proposed project will serve rural areas or high-poverty areas4 7d7 ,awarding grants 7#a7 ,priority ,in awarding grants under this section1 the ,secretary shall give priority to an eligible entity with a record of preparing or developing principals who-- 7,a7 have improved school-level student outcomes2 7,b7 have become principals in eligible schools2 and 7,c7 remain principals in eligible schools for multiple years4 7#b7 ,grants for rural schools and lowest performing schools ,in awarding grants under this section1 the ,secretary shall1 consistent with the quality of applications-- 7,a7 award not less than #a grant to an eligible entity that intends to establish a program that focuses on training or supporting principals and other school leaders for rural schools2 and 7,b7 award not less than #a grant to an eligible entity that intends to establish a program to train and support principals and other school leaders to lead reform efforts in persistently low-achieving schools in a ,state or more than #a ,state4 7#c7 ,reform efforts ,an eligible entity that receives a grant under this section to carry out a program described in paragraph 7#b77;,b7-- 7,a7 during the first year of the grant1 shall use grant funds-- 7i7 to bring together experts and stakeholders who are committed to dramatic and effective reform of persistently low-achieving schools who can provide input about what the evidence base shows regarding effective school leadership in such schools2 7ii7 to collect and develop1 in consultation with experts and stakeholders1 a core body of knowledge regarding effective school reform leadership in persistently low-achieving schools1 which is evidence-based2 7iii7 to develop1 drawing on the core body of knowledge developed in clause 7ii71 a leadership training program for principals1 mentors1 and other school leaders1 to prepare and support the principals1 mentors1 and leaders to lead effective school reform efforts in persistently low-achieving schools2 and 7,b7 during each year of the grant after the first year1 shall use grant funds-- 7i7 to carry out the leadership training program described in subparagraph 7,a77iii72 7ii7 to ensure that the leadership training program described in subparagraph 7,a77iii7 is informed1 on an ongoing basis1 by consultation with experts and stakeholders1 and by the program's tracking of the performance of its graduates in leading school reform efforts in persistently low-achieving schools2 7iii7 to select cohorts of trained or experienced principals to lead school reform efforts in persistently low-achieving schools2 7iv7 to provide support for1 and encourage interaction among1 cohorts of principals after completion of the leadership training program described in subparagraph 7,a77iii72 and 7v7 to disseminate information to principals1 mentors1 and other school leaders engaging in reform efforts in persistently low-achieving schools4 7e7 ,activities ,each eligible entity that receives a grant under this section shall use grant funds to carry out the following3 7#a7 ,to recruit and select1 using rigorous1 competency-based1 selection criteria1 and train and support a diverse group of aspiring principals or current principals1 or both1 for work in eligible schools4 7#b7 ,tracking participants to determine if such individuals are attaining1 or have attained1 the competencies needed to complete the training and enter into an effective leadership role1 and provide counseling and1 if appropriate1 separation1 to participants who the entity determines will not attain1 or have not attained1 those competencies4 7#c7 ,if the eligible entity provides a program for aspiring principals-- 7,a7 candidates shall demonstrate awareness of and have experience with the knowledge1 skills1 and attitudes to-- 7i7 establish and maintain a professional learning community that effectively extracts information from data to improve the school culture and personalize instruction for all students to result in improved student achievement2 7ii7 create and maintain a learning culture within the school that provides a climate conducive to the development of all members of the school community1 including one of continuous learning for adults tied to student learning and other school goals2 7iii7 engage in continuous professional development1 utilizing a combination of academic study1 developmental simulation exercises1 self-reflection1 mentorship1 and internship2 7iv7 understand youth development appropriate to the age level served by the school and from this knowledge set high expectations and standards for the academic1 social1 emotional1 and physical development of all students2 and 7v7 actively engage the community to create shared responsibility for student academic performance and successful development2 and 7,b7 the program shall provide aspiring principals with-- 7i7 a preservice residency that is not less than #a year in length1 and that includes coaching from a mentor principal1 and instructional leadership and organizational management experience2 7ii7 focused coursework on instructional leadership1 organizational management1 and the use of a variety of data for purposes of-- 7,i7 instruction2 7,,ii7 evaluation and development of teachers2 and 7,,iii7 development of highly effective school organizations2 and 7iii7 ongoing support1 mentoring1 and professional development for not less than #b years after the aspiring principals complete the residency and commence work as assistant principals and principals4 7#d7 ,to train mentors for principals who are serving or who wish to serve in eligible schools or for aspiring principals who wish to serve in such eligible schools1 or for both4 7#e7 ,providing differentiated training to participants in competencies that evidence shows are critical to improving school-level student outcomes in eligible schools1 such as-- 7,a7 recruiting1 training1 supervising1 supporting1 and evaluating teachers and other staff2 7,b7 developing teams of effective school staff1 and distributing among members of such teams responsibilities for leading and improving their schools2 7,c7 establishing learning communities where principals and teachers-- 7i7 share a school mission and goals with an explicit vision of quality teaching and learning that guides all instructional decisions2 7ii7 commit to improving student outcomes and performances2 7iii7 set a continuous cycle of collective inquiry and improvement2 7iv7 foster a culture of collaboration where teachers and principals work together on a regular basis to analyze and improve teaching and learning2 and 7v7 support and share leadership2 7,d7 where applicable for participants serving elementary schools1 offering high-quality early childhood education to the students such participants are serving and facilitating the transition of children from early learning settings to elementary school2 7,e7 setting high expectations for student achievement2 7,f7 addressing the unique needs of specific student populations served1 such as students with disabilities1 students who are ,english learners1 and students who are homeless or in foster care2 7,g7 managing budget resources and school time to support high-quality instruction and improvements in student achievement1 such as by extending the school day and year and providing common planning time to teachers and staff2 7,h7 working effectively with students' parents and other members of the community2 7,i7 using technology and multiple sources of data to personalize instruction2 7,j7 monitoring and improving the alignment and effectiveness of curriculum1 instruction1 and assessment1 using a variety of data providing evidence of student and school outcomes2 and 7,k7 developing and maintaining a positive school culture where students1 teachers and other staff are motivated to collaborate and work together to achieve goals4 7#f7 ,delivering high-quality1 differentiated1 school-level support services and training to current principals of eligible schools1 if the eligible entity provides a program for current principals1 or during the period described in paragraph 7#c77;,c7 to individuals who have completed the aspiring principal residency1 if the eligible entity provides a program for aspiring principals1 to help meet the specific needs of the eligible schools they serve1 which may include-- 7,a7 training and support for the design of school-wide improvement plans based on the diagnosis of school conditions and needs informed by data and analysis of classroom and school practices2 and 7,b7 support in organizing and training the teams described in paragraph 7#e77;,b74 7#g7 ,making available any training materials funded under the grant1 such as syllabi1 assignments1 or selection rubrics1 to the ,department for public dissemination4 7#h7 ,tracking the effectiveness of the program based on1 at a minimum-- 7,a7 school-level student outcomes at the schools where program graduates have served as principals2 7,b7 the percentage of program graduates who become principals in eligible schools2 and 7,c7 the percentage of program graduates who remain principals in eligible schools for multiple years4 7#i7 ,using the data on the effectiveness of the program for1 among other purposes1 the continuous improvement of the program4 7f7 ,annual report ,an eligible entity that receives a grant under this section shall submit an annual report1 beginning in the third year of the grant1 to the ,secretary regarding-- 7#a7 school-level student outcomes resulting from implementation of the grant activities2 and 7#b7 data on-- 7,a7 the percentage of program graduates who become principals in eligible schools2 7,b7 the percentage of graduates who remain principals in eligible schools for multiple years2 and 7,c7 the percentage of program graduates who are highly rated1 as determined by the ,state educational agency4 7g7 ,matching requirement 7#a7 ,matching requirement 7,a7 ,in general ,an eligible entity that receives a grant under this section shall contribute annually to the activities assisted under such grant matching funds in an amount equal to not less than #bj percent of the amount of the grant from non-,federal sources4 7,b7 ,matching funds ,the matching funds requirement under subparagraph 7,a7 may be met by-- 7i7 contributions that are in cash or in kind1 fairly evaluated2 and 7ii7 payments of a salary or stipend to an aspiring principal during the aspiring principal's residency year4 7#b7 ,waiver ,the ,secretary may waive or reduce the matching requirement under paragraph 7#a7 if the eligible entity demonstrates a need for such waiver or reduction due to financial hardship4 7h7 ,supplement1 not supplant ,grant funds provided under this section shall be used to supplement1 and not supplant1 any other ,federal1 ,state1 or local funds otherwise available to carry out the activities described in this section4 ,b ,teacher ,pathways to the ,classroom #bbja4 ,teacher ,pathways 7a7 ,purpose ,it is the purpose of this section to support the recruitment1 selection1 preparation1 placement1 retention1 and support of teachers in high-need subjects or fields who will improve student academic achievement and student outcomes at high-needs schools4 7b7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,eligible entity ,the term eligible entity means-- 7,a7 a partnership of-- 7i7 #a or more institutions of higher education or nonprofit organizations2 and 7ii7 a high-need local educational agency and #a or more other local educational agencies or ,state educational agencies2 or 7,b7 an institution of higher education or a nonprofit organization that can demonstrate a record of-- 7i7 preparing teachers who are successful in improving student achievement2 and 7ii7 placing a significant percentage of those teachers in high-need schools4 7#b7 ,teacher in a high-need subject or field ,the term teacher in a high-need subject or field means a teacher of-- 7,a7 students with disabilities2 7,b7 ,english learners2 or 7,c7 science1 technology1 engineering1 or mathematics4 7c7 ,authorization of grant awards ,the ,secretary shall award grants to eligible entities to pay for the ,federal share of the cost of carrying out the activities described in this section4 7d7 ,applications ,an eligible entity that desires to receive a grant under this section shall submit an application to the ,secretary at such time1 in such manner1 and accompanied by such information as the ,secretary may require4 7e7 ,considerations ,in awarding grants under this section1 the ,secretary shall consider the geographic diversity of the eligible entities1 including the distribution of grants among urban1 suburban1 and rural areas4 7f7 ,priority ,in awarding grants under this section1 the ,secretary shall give priority to applicants that demonstrate a record of-- 7#a7 recruiting college undergraduates1 recent college graduates1 graduate students1 and professionals with a demonstrated history of significant academic achievement to become teachers2 7#b7 recruiting and selecting candidates who are members of groups underrepresented in the teaching profession2 and 7#c7 preparing teachers who consistently improve student academic achievement at high-need schools4 7g7 ,required use of funds ,an eligible entity that receives a grant under this section shall use the grant funds for the following3 7#a7 ,to recruit1 select1 prepare1 place1 retain1 and support teachers for high-need schools and teachers in high-need subjects or fields4 7#b7 ,to prepare all teachers to teach students with disabilities and ,english learners4 7#c7 ,to prepare teachers in classroom management1 instructional planning and delivery1 learning theory and cognitive development1 literacy development1 and student assessment4 7#d7 ,to provide school-based1 clinical experience at a high-need school that includes observation of and feedback on teacher candidates' teaching4 7#e7 ,to provide ongoing mentoring and support1 which may include coursework1 for participants for at least #a school year4 7h7 ,permissible use of grant funds ,an eligible entity that receives a grant under this section may use the grant funds to provide financial stipends for teacher candidates who are not the teacher of record4 7i7 ,performance and grant renewal 7#a7 ,tracking performance ,an eligible entity that receives a grant under this section shall-- 7,a7 track the placement rate1 retention rate1 and performance in improving student academic achievement of teachers recruited and prepared by programs funded by the grant2 and 7,b7 submit data on such performance to the ,secretary4 7#b7 ,conditions for grant renewal ,the ,secretary shall evaluate the information submitted under paragraph 7#a7 and renew a grant awarded under this section only if the data indicate the teachers are successful in improving student academic achievement4 7j7 ,fiscal agent ,the fiscal agent for an eligible entity that receives a grant under this section may be a local educational agency1 ,state educational agency1 institution of higher education1 or nonprofit organization that is a partner in the eligible entity4 7k7 ,matching requirements 7#a7 ,federal share ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b77;,b71 the ,federal share for this section shall be a percentage of the cost of the activities assisted under the grant as determined by the ,secretary4 7#b7 ,non-,federal share 7,a7 ,in general ,the non-,federal share provided by an eligible entity receiving a grant under this section shall be a percentage of the cost of the activities assisted under the grant as determined by the ,secretary4 ,the non-,federal share may include in-kind contributions4 7,b7 ,special rule ,the ,secretary may waive or reduce the amount of the non-,federal share described in subparagraph 7,a7 for any fiscal year if the eligible entity demonstrates to the ,secretary that the funds needed to carry out that subparagraph are unavailable due to economic hardship1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7l7 ,evaluation ,from the amount appropriated for this subpart and reserved for evaluation activities in accordance with section #ifja7;a71 the ,secretary1 acting through the ,director of the ,institute of ,education ,sciences1 shall1 in consultation with the relevant program office at the ,department-- 7#a7 evaluate the implementation and impact of the program under this section2 7#b7 identify best practices for recruiting1 selecting1 preparing1 placing1 retaining1 and supporting teachers in high-need subjects or fields for high-need schools2 and 7#c7 disseminate research on best practices4 ,c ,teacher ,incentive ,fund ,program #bcja4 ,purposes2 definitions 7a7 ,purposes ,the purposes of this part are to assist ,states1 local educational agencies1 and nonprofit organizations to develop1 implement1 improve1 or expand strategies to ensure that the most effective teachers and principals are serving in the lowest-performing schools4 7b7 ,definitions ,except as otherwise provided1 in this part3 7#a7 ,eligible entity ,the term eligible entity means-- 7,a7 a local educational agency or a consortium of local educational agencies1 which may include a charter school that is a local educational agency2 7,b7 a ,state educational agency1 or other ,state agency designated by the chief executive of a ,state to participate under this subpart2 or 7,c7 an institution of higher education or nonprofit organization1 in partnership with an entity described in subparagraph 7,a7 or 7,b74 7#b7 ,highly effective teacher or principal ,the term highly effective teacher or principal means a teacher or principal who has not less than #c years of-- 7,a7 receiving the highest ratings in a professional growth and improvement system2 or 7,b7 if a professional growth and improvement system has not yet been implemented1 receiving the highest rating category of an existing local educational agency teacher or principal evaluation system4 7#c7 ,human capital system ,the term human capital system means an evidence-based and data-driven system for-- 7,a7 identifying1 recruiting1 training1 hiring1 placing1 and retaining those individuals who are or are most likely to be highly effective teachers and principals2 7,b7 attracting highly effective teachers and principals to high-need schools1 including by providing highly effective teachers and principals in such schools with support and development opportunities focused on increasing student achievement2 and 7,c7 retaining highly effective teachers and principals in high-need schools over time by creating school environments that enable excellent teaching1 including through strategies such as personalized learning1 project-based learning1 blended learning1 distributed leadership1 career pathways1 and time for collaboration and use of student data in professional learning communities4 #bcjb4 ,teacher incentive fund grants 7a7 ,in general ,from the amounts appropriated to carry out this part1 the ,secretary is authorized to award grants1 on a competitive basis1 to eligible entities to enable the eligible entities to develop1 implement1 improve1 or expand strategies1 including incentives and human capital systems to increase the number of highly effective teachers and principals serving in high-need schools4 7b7 ,priority ,in awarding a grant under this part1 the ,secretary shall give priority to an eligible entity that concentrates the proposed activities in high-need schools designated as priority schools1 as described in section #aaaf7;d71 and then to an eligible entity that concentrates the proposed activities in a ,state or local educational agency that has already developed a professional growth and improvement system required under section #babb4 7c7 ,applications ,to be eligible to receive a grant under this part1 an eligible entity shall submit an application to the ,secretary1 at such time and in such manner as the ,secretary may reasonably require4 ,the application shall include1 as applicable-- 7#a7 a description of the strategy that the eligible entity proposes to develop1 implement1 improve1 or expand2 7#b7 a description and evidence of the support and commitment of teachers and principals in the school to be served by the project1 the community1 including community-based organizations1 and the local educational agencies1 including a demonstration of consultation with teachers and principals in the design and development of the proposal2 7#c7 a description of the local educational agency or school to be served by the project1 including such student academic achievement1 demographic1 and socioeconomic information as the ,secretary may request2 7#d7 a description of the quality of teachers and principals in the local educational agency and the schools to be served by the project and how the project will increase the quality of teachers and principals in a high-need school2 7#e7 a description of how the eligible entity will use grant funds under this part in each year of the grant to continuously increase the number of highly effective teachers and principals in the highest-need schools2 7#f7 a description of how the eligible entity will continue funding and carrying out the project after the grant period ends2 7#g7 a description of the ,state1 local1 or other public or private funds that will be used to supplement the grant and sustain the activities assisted under the grant at the end of the grant period2 and 7#h7 a description of the rationale and evidence base for the proposed activities and of any prior experience of the eligible entity in developing and implementing such activities4 7d7 ,use of funds ,an eligible entity that receives a grant under this part shall use the grant funds to carry out activities that are designed to develop1 implement1 improve1 or expand strategies to increase the number of highly effective teachers or principals serving in high-need schools1 consistent with this part1 which may include-- 7#a7 paying bonuses and increased salaries1 if the eligible entity uses an increasing share of non-,federal funds to pay the bonuses and increased salaries each year of the grant1 to highly effective teachers or principals who work in high-need schools2 7#b7 improving a professional growth and improvement system required under section #babb2 7#c7 reforming the local educational agency's system of compensating teachers and principals2 and 7#d7 developing and implementing a human capital system4 7e7 ,duration of grants 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may award a grant under this part for a period of not more than #e years4 7#b7 ,limitation ,a local educational agency may receive 7whether individually or as part of a consortium or partnership7 a grant under this part only twice4 ,a second grant may be awarded only if the ,secretary determines that the eligible entity has demonstrated sufficient progress and demonstrates the sustainability of the grant project after the expiration of the grant period4 7f7 ,equitable geographic distribution ,to the extent practicable1 the ,secretary shall ensure an equitable geographic distribution of grants under this part1 including the distribution between rural and urban areas4 7g7 ,supplement1 not supplant ,grant funds provided under this part shall be used to supplement1 not supplant1 other ,federal1 ,state1 or local funds available to carry out the activities described in this part4 ,d ,achievement through technology and innovation #bdja4 ,short title ,this part may be cited as the ,achievement ,through ,technology and ,innovation ,act of #bjac 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 every student has access to personalized1 rigorous1 and relevant learning to meet the goals of this part to raise student achievement1 close the achievement gap1 and ensure highly effective teaching1 and to prepare all students to be technology literate and make sufficient academic growth to succeed in the #bast century digital economy2 7#b7 to evaluate1 build upon1 and increase the use of evidence-based and innovative systemic education transformations 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 education transformation2 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 learning1 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 learning1 and online learning1 including for the delivery of online assessments4 #bdjc4 ,definitions ,in this part3 7#a7 ,blended learning ,the term blended learning means the combination of online learning and traditional in-person classroom instruction1 or technology-based learning1 in a supervised classroom setting with some element of student control over time1 place1 path or pace4 7#b7 ,digital learning ,the term digital learning means any instructional practice that effectively uses technology to strengthen a student's learning experience and encompasses a wide spectrum of tools and practices1 including-- 7,a7 interactive learning resources that engage students in academic content2 7,b7 access to online databases and other primary source documents2 7,c7 the use of data to personalize learning and provide targeted supplementary instruction2 7,d7 student collaboration with content experts and peers2 7,e7 online and computer-based assessments2 7,f7 digital content1 adaptive1 and simulation software or courseware1 7,g7 online courses1 online instruction1 or digital learning platforms2 7,h7 mobile and wireless technologies for learning in school and at home2 7,i7 learning environments that allow for rich collaboration and communication2 7,j7 authentic audiences for learning in a relevant1 real world experience2 and 7,k7 teacher participation in virtual professional communities of practice4 7#c7 ,eligible technology ,the term eligible technology means modern information1 computer1 and communication technology hardware1 software1 services1 or tools1 including computer or mobile hardware devices and other computer and communications hardware1 software applications1 systems and platforms1 and digital and online content1 courseware1 and online instruction and other online services and supports4 7#d7 ,e-rate program ,the term ,e-rate program means the ,schools and ,libraries ,universal ,service ,support ,mechanism under section #bed7;h77#a77;,b7 of the ,communications ,act of #aicd 7#dg ,u4,s4,c4 #bed7;h77#a77;,b774 7#e7 ,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 lifelong learning1 and citizenship in the knowledge-based1 digital1 and global #bast century1 including1 at a minimum1 the ability to-- 7,a7 effectively communicate and collaborate2 7,b7 analyze and solve problems2 7,c7 access1 evaluate1 manage1 and create information and otherwise gain information literacy2 7,d7 demonstrate creative thinking1 construct knowledge1 and develop innovative products and processes2 and 7,e7 carry out the activities described in subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,d7 in a safe and ethical manner4 7#f7 ,technology readiness survey ,the term technology readiness survey means a survey completed by a local educational agency that provides standardized information comparable to the information collected through the technology readiness survey administered under the ,race to the ,top ,assessment program under section #adjjf of division ,a of the ,american ,recovery and ,reinvestment ,act of #bjji 7,public ,law #aaa-e7 on the quantity and types of technology infrastructure and access available to the students served by the local educational agency1 including computer devices1 ,internet connectivity1 operating systems1 related network infrastructure1 data systems1 and-- 7,a7 requiring-- 7i7 an internal review of the degree to which instruction1 additional student support1 and professional development is delivered in digital formats1 media1 and platforms and is available to students and educators at any time2 7ii7 an internal review of the ability of educators to use assessments and other student data to personalize and strengthen instruction and identify professional development needs and priorities2 and 7iii7 any other information required by the ,state educational agency serving the local educational agency2 and 7,b7 may include an assessment of local community needs to ensure students have adequate online access and access to devices for school-related work during out-of-school time4 #bdjd4 ,allocation of funds2 limitation 7a7 ,allocation of ,funds ,between ,state and ,local ,initiatives ,the funds made available to carry out this part shall be available to carry out subpart #a4 7b7 ,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 #bdje4 ,e-rate restriction ,funds awarded under this part may be used to address the networking needs of a recipient of such funds under the ,e-rate program1 except that such funds may not be duplicative of support received by the recipient under the ,e-rate program4 #bdjf4 ,rule of construction regarding purchasing ,nothing in this part shall be construed to permit a recipient of funds under this part to purchase goods or services using such funds without ensuring that the purchase is free of any conflict of interest between such recipient1 or any partner of such recipient1 and the person or entity from whom such goods or services are purchased4 #a ,state and ,local ,grants #bdaa4 ,allotment and reallotment 7a7 ,reservations and ,allotment ,from the amount made available to carry out this subpart for a fiscal year-- 7#a7 the ,secretary shall reserve-- 7,a7 three-quarters of #a percent for the ,secretary of the ,interior for programs under this subpart for schools operated or funded by the ,bureau of ,indian ,education2 and 7,b7 #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 one-half 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 7d7 ,matching funds 7#a7 ,in general ,a ,state educational agency that receives a grant under subsection 7a77#b7 shall provide matching funds1 from non-,federal sources1 in an amount equal to #bj percent of the amount of grant funds provided to the ,state educational agency to carry out the activities supported by the grant4 ,such matching funds may be provided in cash or in-kind except that any such in-kind contributions shall be provided for the purpose of supporting the ,state educational agency's activities under section #bdad4 7#b7 ,waiver ,the ,secretary may waive the matching requirement under paragraph 7#a7 for a ,state educational agency that demonstrates that such requirement imposes an undue financial hardship on the ,state educational agency4 #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 #aj 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-- 7,a7 7i7 use #hj 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;b72 and 7ii7 allot to each such local educational agency an amount that bears the same relationship to #hj 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#b72 and 7,b7 use #bj percent of the remainder to award ,systemic ,education ,transformation 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#c71 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 identified as priority schools or focus schools under subsection 7c7 or 7d7 of section #aaaf1 including those schools with high populations of-- 7i7 ,english 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 ,additional reservation ,a ,state educational agency that forms a ,state purchasing consortium under subsection #bdad7;c7 may reserve an additional #a percent to carry out the activities described in subsection #bdad 7c77#a7 if such ,state educational agency receives direct approval from the local educational agencies receiving subgrants under subsection 7a77#b74 7#c7 ,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 information 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 with the largest achievement gaps in the ,state4 7#d7 ,a description of how the ,state educational agency will support local educational agencies to implement 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 college and career ready academic content standards and college and career ready student academic achievement standards that the ,state educational agency will use to ensure that each student is technologically literate1 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 accountability purposes as described in section #aaaa7;a77#c71 including through embedding such assessment items in other ,state tests or performance-based assessment 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 consulted with local educational agencies in the development of the ,state application4 7#aj7 ,an assurance that the ,state educational agency will provide matching funds as required under section #bdaa7;d74 7#aa7 ,a description of how the ,state educational agency will ensure that funds received under this part do not duplicate support received under the ,e-rate program4 7#ab7 ,an assurance that the ,state educational agency will protect the privacy and safety of students and teachers1 consistent with the requirements of section #ddd of the ,general ,education ,provisions ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #abcb;g7 7commonly known as the ,family ,educational ,rights and ,privacy ,act of #aigd74 7#ac7 ,a description of how the ,state educational agency will1 in providing technical and other assistance to local educational agencies1 give priority to schools identified as priority schools or focus schools under subsection 7c7 or 7d7 of section #aaaf1 including those schools with high populations of-- 7,a7 ,english learners2 7,b7 students with disabilities2 or 7,c7 other subgroups of students who have not met the ,state's student academic achievement standards2 7#ad7 ,a description of how the ,state educational agency will ensure that the ,state educational agency's data systems and eligible technology are interoperable4 7#ae7 ,a description of-- 7,a7 the ,state's process for the adoption1 acquisition1 distribution1 and use of content2 7,b7 how the ,state will ensure integrity of such processes2 7,c7 how such processes support the goals of this part or how a ,state will change such processes to support such goals2 and 7,d7 how the ,state will ensure content quality4 7#af7 ,a description of the technology readiness in the ,state1 as determined by local educational agency responses to the technology readiness survey1 including-- 7,a7 an assurance that not less than #ij percent of the local educational agencies served by the ,state educational agency have completed and submitted the technology readiness survey to the ,state educational agency2 and 7,b7 an assurance that the results of the technology readiness survey for each such local educational agency are made available to the ,secretary and the public through the website of the local educational agency4 #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 college and career ready academic content standards and college and career ready student academic achievement standards that the ,state educational agency will use to ensure that each student is technologically 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 for accountability purposes as described in section #aaaa7;a77#c71 and widely disseminate such results4 7#c7 ,providing guidance1 technical assistance1 and other assistance1 including in the priority area identified by the ,state pursuant to section #bdac7;b77#c71 to local educational agencies to-- 7,a7 identify and address technology readiness needs2 7,b7 redesign curriculum and instruction1 improve educational productivity1 and deliver computer-based and online assessment2 7,c7 use technology1 consistent with the principles of universal design for learning1 to support the learning needs of all students1 including students with disabilities and ,english learners2 7,d7 support principals so that principals have the expertise to evaluate teachers' proficiency in implementing digital tools for teaching and learning2 7#d7 ,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 digital learning technologies and assistive technology4 7#e7 ,integrating and coordinating activities under this part with other educational resources and programs across the ,state4 7#f7 ,disseminating information1 including making publicly available on the website of the ,state educational agency1 promising practices to improve technology instruction1 and acquiring and implementing technology tools and applications4 7#g7 ,coordinating with teacher and principal preparation programs to align digital learning teaching standards4 7#h7 ,providing1 or supporting local educational agencies in providing1 sustained and intensive1 high-quality professional development pursuant to section #bdaf7;b77#a77;,a74 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 ,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 7c7 ,purchasing consortia 7#a7 ,in general ,from funds made available under section #bdab7;a77#a77;,a71 a ,state educational agency receiving a grant under this subpart may-- 7,a7 form a ,state purchasing consortium with #a or more ,state educational agencies receiving such a grant to carry out the ,state activities described in subsections 7a7 and 7b71 including purchasing eligible technology2 7,b7 encourage local educational agencies to form local purchasing consortia under section #bdae2 and 7,c7 promote pricing opportunities to local educational agencies for the purchase of eligible technology that are-- 7i7 negotiated by the ,state educational agency or the ,state purchasing consortium of the ,state educational agency2 and 7ii7 available to such local educational agencies4 7#b7 ,restrictions ,a ,state educational agency receiving a grant under section #bdab7;a77#a77;,a7 shall not-- 7,a7 except for promoting the pricing opportunities described in paragraph 7#a77;,c71 make recommendations to local educational agencies for1 or require1 use of any specific commercial products and services by local educational agencies2 7,b7 require local educational agencies to participate in a ,state purchasing consortia or local purchasing consortia2 or 7,c7 use more than the amount reserved under subsection #bdab7;a77#a77;,a7 to carry out the activities described in paragraph 7#a7 unless the ,state educational agency receives approval in accordance with section #bdab7;b77#b74 #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 require1 and 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 local educational agency's efforts to boost student achievement and close achievement gaps2 7,b7 the local educational agency's technology plan2 7,c7 the local educational agency's plans and activities for improving student achievement1 including plans and activities under sections #aaaa1 #aaab1 #aaaf1 and #babc1 as applicable2 and 7,d7 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 ,a description of how the local educational agency will-- 7,a7 enable schools served by the local educational agency to build the technological capacity and infrastructure 7including through local purchasing of eligible technology71 necessary for the full implementation of online assessments for all students 7including students with disabilities and ,english learners72 and 7,b7 ensure the interoperability of data systems and eligible technology4 7#e7 ,a description of the results of the technology readiness survey completed by the local educational agency4 7#f7 ,a description of the local educational agency's student technology literacy standards1 the agency's goals for the technology skills for teachers and administrators1 and an assurance that the student technology literacy standards meet the requirements of section #bdjc4 7#g7 ,a description of how the local educational agency will evaluate teachers' proficiency and progress in implementing technology for teaching and learning4 7#h7 ,a description of how the local educational agency will ensure that principals have the expertise to evaluate teachers' proficiency and progress in implementing technology for teaching and learning and the interoperability of data systems and eligible technology4 7#i7 ,a description of-- 7,a7 the local educational agency's procurement process and process for the creation1 acquisition1 distribution1 and use of content2 7,b7 how the local educational agency will ensure the integrity of such processes2 7,c7 how such processes support the goals described in paragraph 7#a7 or how a local educational agency will change such processes to support such goals2 and 7,d7 how the local educational agency will ensure content quality4 7#aj7 ,an assurance that the local educational agency will protect the privacy and safety of students and teachers1 consistent with requirements section #ddd of the ,general ,education ,provisions ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #abcb;g7 7commonly known as the ,family ,educational ,rights and ,privacy ,act of #aigd74 7#aa7 ,a description of how the local educational agency will ensure that the subgrant received under subsection 7a7 is not duplicative of support received under the ,e-rate program4 7#ab7 ,such other information as the ,state educational agency may reasonably require4 7b7 ,competitive ,grants2 ,systemic ,education ,transformation ,through ,technology ,integration ,in addition to the information described in subsection 7a71 a local educational agency submitting an application for a ,systemic ,education ,transformation ,through ,technology ,integration subgrant 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 education transformation1 which is a comprehensive set of programs1 practices1 and technologies to improve student achievement and close achievement gaps that-- 7,a7 collectively lead to school or school district change and improvement1 including in the use of technology2 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 scientific research4 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 an ,improving ,teaching and ,learning ,through ,technology subgrant 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 the curriculum and instruction1 and are connected online to supports and resources1 including-- 7,a7 for 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 described in section #bdaf7;b77#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 the 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 ,education ,transformation ,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 education transformation 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 the 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 eligible technology1 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 7iii7 conduct other activities consistent with research-based or innovative systemic education transformation1 including activities that increase parental involvement2 and 7iv7 address readiness shortfalls identified under the technology readiness survey completed by the local educational agency4 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 effectiveness and quality 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 for individualized instruction2 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 eligible technology1 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 subgrants under both subparagraph 7,a7 and subparagraph 7,b7 of section #bdab7;a77#b7 may use all such subgrant funds for activities authorized under subsection 7a74 7d7 ,modification of funding allocations ,a ,state educational agency may authorize a local educational agency to modify the percentage of the local educational agency's subgrant funds required to carry out the activities described in subsections 7a7 or 7b7 if the local educational agency demonstrates that such modification will assist the local educational agency in more effectively carrying out such activities4 7e7 ,purchasing consortia ,local educational agencies receiving subgrants under subsection 7a7 or 7b7 may-- 7#a7 form a local purchasing consortia with other such local educational agencies to carry out the activities described in subsection 7a7 or 7b71 including purchasing eligible technology2 and 7#b7 use such funds for purchasing eligible technology through a ,state purchasing consortia under section #bdad7;c74 #bdag4 ,reporting 7a7 ,local educational agencies ,each local educational agency receiving a subgrant under this part shall submit to the ,state educational agency that awarded such subgrant an annual report that meets the requirements of subsection 7c74 7b7 ,state educational agencies ,each ,state educational agency receiving a grant under this subpart shall submit to the ,secretary an annual report that meets the requirements of subsection 7c74 7c7 ,report requirements ,a report submitted under subsection 7a7 or 7b7 shall include1 at a minimum1 a description of-- 7#a7 the status of the ,state educational agency's plan described in section #bdac7;b77#a7 or the local educational agency's technology plan under section #bdae7;a77#a77;,b71 as applicable2 7#b7 the categories of eligible technology acquired with funds under this subpart and how such technology is being used2 7#c7 the professional development activities funded under this subpart1 including types of activities and entities involved in providing such professional development to classroom teachers and other staff1 such as school librarians2 7#d7 the instruction1 strategies1 activities1 and curricula used in the programs funded under this subpart2 and 7#e7 the types of programs funded under this subpart4 #b ,internet ,safety #bdba4 ,internet safety 7a7 ,in general ,no funds made available under this part to a local educational agency for an elementary school or secondary school that does not receive services at discount rates under section #bed7;h77#e7 of the ,communications ,act of #aicd 7#dg ,u4,s4,c4 #bed7;h77#e77 may be used to purchase computers used to access the ,internet1 or to pay for direct costs associated with accessing the ,internet1 for such school unless the school1 school board1 local educational agency1 or other authority with responsibility for administration of such school both-- 7#a7 7,a7 has in place a policy of ,internet safety for minors that includes the operation of a technology protection measure with respect to any of its computers with ,internet access that protects against access through such computers to visual depictions that are-- 7i7 obscene2 7ii7 child pornography2 or 7iii7 harmful to minors2 and 7,b7 is enforcing the operation of such technology protection measure during any use of such computers by minors2 and 7#b7 7,a7 has in place a policy of ,internet safety that includes the operation of a technology protection measure with respect to any of its computers with ,internet access that protects against access through such computers to visual depictions that are-- 7i7 obscene2 or 7ii7 child pornography2 and 7,b7 is enforcing the operation of such technology protection measure during any use of such computers4 7b7 ,timing and applicability of implementation 7#a7 ,in general ,the local educational agency with responsibility for a school covered by subsection 7a7 shall certify the compliance of such school with the requirements of subsection 7a7 as part of the application process for each program funding year4 7#b7 ,process 7,a7 ,schools with internet safety policies and technology protection measures in place ,a local educational agency with responsibility for a school covered by subsection 7a7 that has in place an ,internet safety policy meeting the requirements of subsection 7a7 shall certify its compliance with subsection 7a7 during each annual program application cycle under this part4 7,b7 ,schools without internet safety policies and technology protection measures in place 7i7 ,certification ,a local educational agency with responsibility for a school covered by subsection 7a7 that does not have in place an ,internet safety policy meeting the requirements of subsection 7a7 for each year in which the local educational agency is applying for funds for such school under this part1 shall certify that it is undertaking such actions1 including any necessary procurement procedures1 to put in place an ,internet safety policy that meets such requirements4 7ii7 ,ineligibility ,any school covered by subsection 7a7 for which the local educational agency concerned is unable to certify compliance with such requirements for a year shall be ineligible for all funding under this part for such year and all subsequent years until such time as such school comes into compliance with such requirements4 7c7 ,disabling during certain use ,an administrator1 supervisor1 or person authorized by the responsible authority under subsection 7a7 may disable the technology protection measure concerned to enable access for bona fide research or other lawful purposes4 7d7 ,noncompliance 7#a7 ,use of general education provisions act remedies ,whenever the ,secretary has reason to believe that any recipient of funds under this part is failing to comply substantially with the requirements of this section1 the ,secretary may-- 7,a7 withhold further payments to the recipient under this part2 7,b7 issue a complaint to compel compliance of the recipient through a cease and desist order2 or 7,c7 enter into a compliance agreement with a recipient to bring it into compliance with such requirements1 in same manner as the ,secretary is authorized to take such actions under sections #dee1 #def1 and #deg1 respectively1 of the ,general ,education ,provisions ,act4 7#b7 ,recovery of funds prohibited ,the actions authorized by paragraph 7#a7 are the exclusive remedies available with respect to the failure of a school to comply substantially with a provision of this section1 and the ,secretary shall not seek a recovery of funds from the recipient for such failure4 7#c7 ,recommencement of payments ,whenever the ,secretary determines 7whether by certification or other appropriate evidence7 that a recipient of funds who is subject to the withholding of payments under paragraph 7#a77;,a7 has cured the failure providing the basis for the withholding of payments1 the ,secretary shall cease the withholding of payments to the recipient under that paragraph4 7e7 ,definitions ,in this subpart3 7#a7 ,access to internet ,a computer shall be considered to have access to the ,internet if such computer is equipped with a modem or is connected to a computer network that has access to the ,internet4 7#b7 ,acquisition or operation ,an elementary school or secondary school shall be considered to have received funds under this part for the acquisition or operation of any computer if such funds are used in any manner1 directly or indirectly-- 7,a7 to purchase1 lease1 or otherwise acquire or obtain the use of such computer2 or 7,b7 to obtain services1 supplies1 software1 or other actions or materials to support1 or in connection with1 the operation of such computer4 7#c7 ,child pornography ,the term child pornography has the meaning given that term in section #bbef of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#d7 ,computer ,the term computer includes any hardware1 software1 or other technology attached or connected to1 installed in1 or otherwise used in connection with a computer4 7#e7 ,harmful to minors ,the term harmful to minors means any picture1 image1 graphic image file1 or other visual depiction that-- 7,a7 taken as a whole and with respect to minors1 appeals to a prurient interest in nudity1 sex1 or excretion2 7,b7 depicts1 describes1 or represents1 in a patently offensive way with respect to what is suitable for minors1 an actual or simulated sexual act or sexual contact1 actual or simulated normal or perverted sexual acts1 or a lewd exhibition of the genitals2 and 7,c7 taken as a whole1 lacks serious literary1 artistic1 political1 or scientific value as to minors4 7#f7 ,minor ,the term minor means an individual who has not attained the age of #ag4 7#g7 ,obscene ,the term obscene has the meaning applicable to that term under section #adfj of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#h7 ,sexual act and sexual contact ,the terms sexual act and sexual contact have the meanings given those terms in section #bbdf of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code4 7f7 ,severability ,if any provision of this section is held invalid1 the remainder of this section shall not be affected thereby4 4 ,,iii ,language and academic content instruction for ,english learners and immigrant students #cjja4 ,language and academic content instruction for ,english learners and immigrant students ,title ,,iii 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fhja et seq47 is amended to read as follows3 ,,iii ,language and academic content instruction for ,english learners and immigrant students ,a ,english ,language ,acquisition1 ,language ,enhancement1 and ,academic ,achievement ,act #caja4 ,short title ,this part may be cited as the ,english ,language ,acquisition1 ,language ,enhancement1 and ,academic ,achievement ,act4 #cajb4 ,purposes ,the purposes of this part are-- 7#a7 to ensure that ,english learners1 including immigrant children and youth1 achieve ,english proficiency2 7#b7 to supplement the other services under this ,act and related programs designed to ensure that ,english learners develop high levels of academic attainment and meet the college and career ready standards under section #aaaa7;a77#a72 7#c7 to support ,states as they-- 7,a7 adopt ,english language proficiency standards that include not less than #d levels of ,english proficiency2 7,b7 establish statewide frameworks for identifying and supporting ,english learners2 and 7,c7 adopt valid and reliable assessments of ,english proficiency aligned to-- 7i7 ,english language proficiency standards2 7ii7 the statewide criteria for identifying ,english learners12 7iii7 entering and exiting criteria2 and 7iv7 a statewide system for supporting ,english learners2 and 7#d7 to support the efforts of early childhood educators1 teachers1 school leaders1 ,state educational agencies1 and local educational agencies to develop and enhance the capacity and flexibility needed to-- 7,a7 provide evidence-based1 linguistically and culturally appropriate services to assist ,english learners supported under this part in-- 7i7 attaining ,english language proficiency2 7ii7 meeting college and career ready academic content standards under section #aaaa7;a77#a72 and 7iii7 achieving school readiness before kindergarten entry2 7,b7 implement such services effectively2 7,c7 evaluate the impact of such services on school readiness1 ,english language proficiency1 and academic content knowledge2 7,d7 modify such services as appropriate to meet the needs of students2 and 7,e7 create the conditions for learning necessary to meet the needs of ,english learners so ,english learners can access rigorous academic content2 and 7#e7 to promote family and community participation in language instruction educational programs in communities for parents of ,english learners4 #a ,grants and subgrants for ,english language acquisition and language enhancement #caaa4 ,formula grants to ,states 7a7 ,in general ,in the case of each ,state educational agency having a plan approved by the ,secretary for a fiscal year under section #caac1 the ,secretary shall make a grant for the year to the agency for the purposes specified in subsection 7b74 ,the grant shall consist of the allotment determined for the ,state educational agency under subsection 7c74 7b7 ,use of funds 7#a7 ,subgrants to eligible entities ,the ,secretary may make a grant under subsection 7a7 only if the ,state educational agency involved agrees to expend not less than #ie percent of the ,state educational agency's allotment under subsection 7c7 for a fiscal year-- 7,a7 to award subgrants1 from allocations under section #caad1 to eligible entities to carry out the activities described in section #caae 7other than subsection 7e7 of that section72 and 7,b7 to award subgrants under section #caad7;d77#a7 to eligible entities that are described in that subsection to carry out the activities described in section #caae7;d74 7#b7 ,state activities 7,a7 ,in general ,subject to subparagraph 7,b71 each ,state educational agency receiving a grant under subsection 7a7 may reserve not more than #aj percent of the agency's allotment under subsection 7c7 for the purpose of carrying out #a or more of the following activities3 7i7 ,establishing and implementing a framework for identifying ,english learners that includes not less than #d levels of ,english proficiency that-- 7,i7 can reasonably be measured2 7,,ii7 are based on actual student performance2 and 7,,iii7 shall be used for identification1 placement in ,english language instruction1 reporting1 and accountability purposes4 7ii7 ,establishing and implementing standardized1 statewide evidence-based entrance and exit procedures1 including a requirement that all students who may be ,english learners are assessed for such status within #cj days of enrollment in a school in the ,state4 7iii7 ,establishing and implementing policies to support local educational agencies as local educational agencies ensure the continuity of ,english-learner identification and ,english proficiency level for students who transfer between local educational agencies4 7iv7 ,adopting and implementing high-quality1 evidence-based ,english language proficiency standards and matching assessments that identify not less than #d levels of ,english proficiency and that are aligned with the college and career ready standards under section #aaaa7;a77#a7 adopted by the ,state for each grade level that-- 7,i7 set high expectations regarding academic achievement and linguistic proficiency for ,english learners at all levels of proficiency2 and 7,,ii7 support teachers as teachers enhance instruction to support ,english learners4 7v7 ,establishing and implementing systems and policies to encourage and facilitate the sharing of highly effective practices for serving ,english learners among local educational agencies4 7vi7 ,developing1 in ,states where #bj percent of the ,english learner population has the same native language and a minimum of #aj1jjj students speak that language1 native-language content assessments for students of that language group who cannot yet access the content in ,english1 and incorporating the results of those assessments into the accountability system established under section #aaaa7;a77#c7 and #aaaf4 7vii7 ,providing technical assistance to local educational agencies regarding professional development and family and community outreach and engagement4 7viii7 ,as appropriate1 providing competitive grants to support improved outreach and school readiness in early education settings4 7ix7 ,as appropriate1 developing curricula appropriate for dual-language instructional environments4 7x7 ,planning1 administration1 and interagency coordination4 7,b7 ,limitation ,a ,state may use not more than one-third of the amount reserved under subparagraph 7,a7 or #age1jjj1 whichever is greater1 for the activities described in subparagraph 7,a77x74 7c7 ,reservations and allotments 7#a7 ,reservations ,from the amount appropriated under section #c7;j7 for each fiscal year1 the ,secretary shall reserve-- 7,a7 #j4e percent or #e1jjj1jjj of such amount1 whichever is greater1 for payments to eligible entities that are defined under section #caab7;a7 for activities1 approved by the ,secretary1 consistent with this subpart2 7,b7 #j4e percent of such amount for payments to outlying areas1 to be allotted in accordance with their respective needs for assistance under this subpart 7as determined by the ,secretary7 for activities that are approved by the ,secretary and consistent with the purposes of this subpart2 7,c7 #c4e percent of such amount for national activities under subpart #c1 except that not more than #j4e percent of such amount shall be reserved for evaluation activities conducted by the ,secretary and not more than #b1jjj1jjj of such amount may be reserved for the ,national ,clearinghouse for ,english ,learner ,support and ,educational ,programs described in section #cbjc2 and 7,d7 #c percent of such amount for technical assistance provided to ,states under section #cabb7;c74 7#b7 ,state allotments 7,a7 ,in general ,except as provided in subparagraph 7,b71 from the amount appropriated under section #c7;j7 for each fiscal year that remains after making the reservations under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall allot to each ,state educational agency having a plan approved under section #caac7;c7-- 7i7 an amount that bears the same relationship to #hj percent of the remainder as the number of ,english learners in the ,state bears to the number of such children in all ,states 1 as determined by using data in accordance with paragraph 7#c72 and 7ii7 an amount that bears the same relationship to #bj percent of the remainder as the number of immigrant children and youth in the ,state bears to the number of such children and youth in all ,states1 as determined based only on data available from the ,american ,community ,survey conducted by the ,department of ,commerce4 7,b7 ,minimum allotments ,no ,state educational agency shall receive an allotment under this paragraph that is less than #ejj1jjj4 7,c7 ,reallotment ,if any ,state educational agency described in subparagraph 7,a7 does not submit a plan to the ,secretary for a fiscal year1 or submits a plan 7or any amendment to a plan7 that the ,secretary1 after reasonable notice and opportunity for a hearing1 determines does not satisfy the requirements of this subpart1 the ,secretary shall reallot any portion of such allotment to the remaining ,state educational agencies in accordance with subparagraph 7,a74 7,d7 ,special rule for puerto rico ,the total amount allotted to ,puerto ,rico for any fiscal year under subparagraph 7,a7 shall not exceed #j4e percent of the total amount allotted to all ,states for that fiscal year4 7#c7 ,use of data for determinations ,in making ,state allotments under paragraph 7#b77;,a77i71 for each fiscal year1 the ,secretary shall determine the number of ,english learners in a ,state and in all ,states1 for each fiscal year1 using the most accurate1 up-to-date data1 which may be-- 7,a7 data available from the ,american ,community ,survey conducted by the ,department of ,commerce1 which may be multiyear estimates2 7,b7 the number of students assessed as not having attained ,english language proficiency1 based on the ,state's ,english language proficiency assessment under section #aaaa7;a77#b77;,d71 which may be multi-year estimates2 7,c7 a combination of data available under subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b72 or 7,d7 the most reliable source of data available to the ,secretary for determining the number of immigrant children and youth in a ,state and in all ,states4 #caab4 ,native ,american and ,alaska ,native children in school 7a7 ,eligible entities ,for the purpose of carrying out programs under this part for individuals served by elementary schools1 secondary schools1 and postsecondary schools operated predominately for ,native ,american children 7including ,alaska ,native children71 the following shall be considered to be an eligible entity3 7#a7 ,an ,indian tribe4 7#b7 ,a tribally sanctioned educational authority4 7#c7 ,a ,native ,hawaiian or ,native ,american ,pacific ,islander native language educational organization4 7#d7 ,an elementary school or secondary school that is operated or funded by the ,bureau of ,indian ,education of the ,department of the ,interior1 or a consortium of such schools4 7#e7 ,an elementary school or secondary school operated under a contract with or grant from the ,bureau of ,indian ,education of the ,department of the ,interior1 in consortium with another such school or a tribal or community organization4 7#f7 ,an elementary school or secondary school operated by the ,bureau of ,indian ,education of the ,department of the ,interior and an institution of higher education1 in consortium with an elementary school or secondary school operated under a contract with or grant from the ,bureau of ,indian ,education of the ,department of the ,interior or a tribal or community organization4 7b7 ,submission of applications for assistance ,notwithstanding any other provision of this part1 an entity that is considered to be an eligible entity under subsection 7a7 that desires to receive ,federal financial assistance under this subpart1 shall submit an application to the ,secretary4 7c7 ,special rules 7#a7 ,ineligibility for multiple awards for same period ,an eligible entity described in subsection 7a7 that receives a grant under this section shall not be eligible to receive a subgrant under section #caad for the same period4 7#b7 ,native american language programs ,an eligible entity described in subsection 7a7 that receives a grant under this section may1 in addition to other activities supported under this subpart1 use the grant funds to support ,native ,american language immersion programs and ,native ,american language restoration programs1 which may be taught by traditional or tribal leaders4 #caac4 ,state educational agency plans 7a7 ,plan required ,each ,state educational agency desiring a grant under this subpart shall submit a plan to the ,secretary at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,secretary may require4 7b7 ,contents ,each plan submitted under subsection 7a7 shall-- 7#a7 describe the process that the agency will use in awarding subgrants to eligible entities under this subpart2 7#b7 include high-quality1 evidence-based ,english language proficiency standards aligned with the college and career ready standards adopted by the ,state and described in section #aaaa7;a77#a7 for each grade level that-- 7,a7 set high expectations regarding academic achievement and linguistic proficiency for ,english learners at all levels of proficiency2 and 7,b7 support teachers as teachers enhance curriculum and instruction to support ,english learners2 7#c7 include a statewide framework for identifying1 supporting1 and exiting ,english learners that-- 7,a7 is aligned with the ,english language proficiency standards described in paragraph 7#b72 and 7,b7 includes not less than #d levels of proficiency2 7#d7 describe the statewide framework adopted under paragraph 7#c71 including a justification for the number of levels of proficiency1 the defining characteristics of each level1 and a description of the extent to which students can use the ,english language to access rigorous academic content at each level of ,english language proficiency2 7#e7 include a ,state ,english language proficiency assessment system that-- 7,a7 is valid1 reliable1 and aligned to the ,english language proficiency standards described in paragraph 7#b7 and the statewide framework described in paragraph 7#c72 and 7,b7 provides relevant information to educators to better meet the needs of the ,english learners being served2 7#f7 describe how the ,state will ensure that-- 7,a7 each student is proficient in academic ,english not more than #e years after being identified as an ,english learner2 and 7,b7 in the case of a student who is an ,english learner who will graduate from secondary school in less than #e years of being identified as an ,english learner-- 7i7 such ,english learner student will receive not less than #e years of services to help the student attain ,english proficiency2 7ii7 such ,english learner student will continue to receive services to gain ,english proficiency after graduation from secondary school1 through a memorandum of understanding between the local educational agency and a local institution of higher education2 and 7iii7 if such ,english learner student does not attain ,english proficiency not more than #e years after being identified as an ,english learner1 the student will not be counted as a graduating student in the ,state or local educational agency's calculation of the graduation rate2 7#g7 provide an assurance the ,state will include ,english language proficiency assessment results as a representative and significant portion of the ,state-designed professional growth and improvement system1 and a description of the process for doing so2 7#h7 provide an assurance the ,state will include ,english language proficiency assessment results as a significant portion of the ,state-designed professional growth and improvement system for all teachers of ,english learners1 and a description of the process for doing so2 7#i7 describe how the ,state educational agency will support local educational agencies in assisting ,english learners in acquiring proficiency in each of the #d language domains of reading1 writing1 speaking1 and listening1 as measured by the ,state's ,english language proficiency assessment2 7#aj7 describe how the ,state educational agency will encourage and facilitate the sharing of highly-effective practices for serving ,english learners among local educational agencies1 and1 to the extent practicable1 early childhood education programs2 7#aa7 describe how the ,state educational agency will coordinate programs and activities carried out under this subpart with the other programs and activities that such agency carries out under this ,act1 the ,individuals with ,disabilities ,education ,act1 the ,carl ,d4 ,perkins ,career and ,technical ,education ,act of #bjjf1 the ,head ,start ,act1 the ,child ,care and ,development ,block ,grant ,act of #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #iheh et seq471 the ,workforce ,investment ,act of #aiih 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #bhja et seq471 and the ,mc,kinney-,vento ,homeless ,assistance ,act2 7#ab7 describe how the agency will assist eligible entities in increasing the extent to which ,english learners acquire ,english language proficiency within the time frame described in paragraph 7#f71 as informed by evidence-based practices2 7#ac7 provide an assurance eligible entities in the ,state will be given the flexibility to teach ,english learners using a language instruction curriculum that has been demonstrated to be effective2 7#ad7 describe how the agency will manage subgrants awarded under this subpart1 including-- 7,a7 how the agency will ensure subgrant funds are expended to support the provision of services to help ,english learners achieve ,english language proficiency and meet the ,state's college and career ready academic content standards1 which may include using a evidence-based language instruction curriculum2 7,b7 how the agency will monitor eligible entities receiving a subgrant under this part to ensure compliance with applicable ,federal fiscal requirements1 while also assisting such entities in building their capacity to offer high-quality services2 and 7,c7 how the agency will1 in awarding subgrants under section #caad1 address the needs of local educational agencies of all sizes and in all geographic areas1 including local educational agencies that serve rural and urban schools2 7#ae7 identify the lowest performing local educational agencies in the ,state 7regarding the activities described in this title7 and describe how the ,state will ensure that those local educational agencies improve2 and 7#af7 provide an assurance the plan has been developed in consultation with local educational agencies1 teachers1 administrators of programs described under this part1 parents1 family members1 community partners1 and other relevant stakeholders4 7c7 ,approval 7#a7 ,in ,general ,the ,secretary1 after using a peer review process1 shall approve a plan submitted under subsection 7a7 if the plan meets the requirements of this section4 7#b7 ,frequency and duration ,the ,state shall resubmit the plan submitted under subsection 7a7 every #d years1 and such resubmissions shall coincide with the years that the ,state submits a ,state plan under title ,i4 7#c7 ,additional information 7,a7 ,amendments ,if a ,state educational agency amends the plan approved under this subsection1 the agency shall submit the amendment to the ,secretary4 7,b7 ,approval ,the ,secretary shall approve an amendment to an approved plan1 unless the ,secretary determines that the amendment will result in the agency not meeting the requirements1 or fulfilling the purposes1 of this part4 7d7 ,consolidated plan ,a plan submitted under subsection 7a7 may be submitted as part of a ,state consolidated plan4 7e7 ,secretary assistance ,the ,secretary shall provide technical assistance1 if requested1 in the development of ,english language proficiency standards1 performance targets1 and assessments4 #caad4 ,within-,state allocations 7a7 ,in general ,after making the reservation required under subsection 7d77#a71 each ,state educational agency receiving a grant under section #caaa7;c77#b7 shall award subgrants for a fiscal year by allocating1 in a timely manner1 to each eligible entity in the ,state having a plan approved under section #caaf1 an amount that bears the same relationship to the amount received under the grant and remaining after making such reservation as the population of ,english learners in public and nonpublic schools served by the eligible entity bears to the population of ,english learners in public and nonpublic schools served by all eligible entities in the ,state4 7b7 ,limitation ,a ,state educational agency shall not award a subgrant from an allocation made under subsection 7a7 if the amount of such subgrant would be less than #aj1jjj4 7c7 ,reallocation ,whenever a ,state educational agency determines that an amount from an allocation made to an eligible entity under subsection 7a7 for a fiscal year will not be used by the entity for the purpose for which the allocation was made1 the agency shall1 in accordance with such rules as the agency determines to be appropriate1 reallocate such amount1 consistent with such subsection1 to other eligible entities in the ,state that the agency determines will use the amount to carry out that purpose4 7d7 ,required reservation ,a ,state educational agency receiving a grant under this subpart for a fiscal year-- 7#a7 may reserve not more than #ae percent of the agency's allotment under section #caaa7;c77#b7 to award subgrants to eligible entities in the ,state that have experienced a significant increase1 as compared to the average of the #b preceding fiscal years1 in the percentage or number of immigrant children and youth1 including students with interrupted formal education1 who have enrolled1 during the fiscal year preceding the fiscal year for which the subgrant is made1 in public and nonpublic elementary schools and secondary schools in the geographic areas under the jurisdiction of1 or served by1 such entities2 and 7#b7 in awarding subgrants under paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 shall consider eligible entities that satisfy the requirement of such paragraph but have limited or no experience in serving immigrant children and youth1 including students with interrupted formal education12 7,b7 shall consider eligible entities that experience a significant increase in the percentage of immigrant children and youth served1 including students with interrupted formal education1 and eligible entities that experience a significant increase in the number of immigrant children and youth served1 including students with interrupted formal education2 and 7,c7 shall consider the quality of each local plan under section #caaf and ensure that each subgrant is of sufficient size and scope to meet the purposes of this part4 #caae4 ,subgrants to eligible entities 7a7 ,purposes of subgrants ,a ,state educational agency may make a subgrant to an eligible entity from funds received by the agency under this subpart only if the entity agrees to expend the funds to supplement the education of ,english learners by helping ,english learners learn ,english and meet the ,state college and career ready academic content and student academic achievement standards4 ,the eligible subgrantee shall carry out activities with such funds1 using evidence-based approaches and methodologies that have been demonstrated to be effective for teaching ,english learners and immigrant children and youth1 for the following purposes3 7#a7 ,developing and implementing new language instruction educational programs and academic content instruction programs for ,english learners and immigrant children and youth1 including early childhood education programs1 elementary school programs1 and secondary school programs4 7#b7 ,carrying out highly focused1 innovative1 locally designed1 evidence-based activities to expand or enhance existing language instruction educational programs and academic content instruction programs for ,english learners and immigrant children and youth4 7#c7 ,implementing1 within an individual school1 whole school programs for restructuring1 reforming1 and upgrading all relevant programs1 activities1 and operations relating to language instruction educational programs and academic content instruction for ,english learners and immigrant children and youth4 7#d7 ,implementing1 within the entire jurisdiction of a local educational agency1 agencywide programs for restructuring1 reforming1 and upgrading all relevant programs1 activities1 and operations relating to language instruction educational programs and academic content instruction for ,english learners and immigrant children and youth4 7b7 ,administrative expenses ,each eligible entity receiving funds under section #caad7;a7 for a fiscal year may use not more than #b percent of such funds for the cost of administering this subpart4 7c7 ,allowable activities ,an eligible agency that receives a subgrant under section #caad may use subgrant funds to meet the academic and language needs of ,english learners1 in order to meet the performance targets described under section #caba1 by carrying out the following activities3 7#a7 7,a7 ,developing an individual performance target for each ,english learner that is not less than the rate of growth in ,english proficiency necessary for the student to achieve proficiency not more than #e years after being identified as an ,english learner2 and 7,b7 in the case of a student who will graduate from secondary school in less than #e years1 ensuring that-- 7i7 such student will receive not less than #d years of services to help the student attain ,english proficiency2 7ii7 the student will continue to receive services to gain ,english proficiency after graduation from secondary school1 through a partnership between the local educational agency and a local institution of higher education2 and 7iii7 if a student described in this subparagraph does not attain ,english proficiency not more than #e years after being identified as an ,english learner1 the student will not be counted as a graduating student in the local educational agency's calculation of the graduation rate4 7#b7 ,developing and carrying out sustained1 long term1 job-embedded1 data driven professional development for educators that includes-- 7,a7 specific knowledge and skills school leaders need to-- 7i7 implement evidence-based strategies to create positive conditions for learning2 7ii7 create conditions for learning2 7iii7 support effective1 evidence-based instructional programs2 7iv7 design comprehensive professional growth plans for educators who serve ,english learners2 7v7 develop the capacity of content-area teachers to meet the unique cultural1 language1 and academic needs of ,english learners2 and 7vi7 meet the unique needs1 cultural and otherwise1 of families of ,english learners2 7,b7 specific knowledge and skills teachers of ,english learners need to-- 7i7 implement evidence-based instructional strategies for improving ,english learner acquisition of academic language2 7ii7 meet the academic and language needs of ,english learners of different ages2 and 7iii7 meet the unique needs1 cultural and otherwise1 of families of ,english learners2 and 7,c7 specific knowledge and skills content-area teachers need to-- 7i7 adapt1 accommodate1 and enhance academic content curricula and assessments1 to the greatest extent practicable1 to ensure that ,english learners can access academic content while maintaining the high expectations necessary to meet the performance targets described under section #caba and the college and career ready standards described in section #aaaa7;a77#a72 7ii7 execute evidence-based instructional strategies for improving ,english learner acquisition of content-specific language and concepts2 7iii7 execute evidence-based instructional practices for improving ,english learner acquisition of academic language2 and 7iv7 meet the unique needs1 cultural and otherwise1 of families of ,english learners4 7#c7 ,implementing and carrying out opportunities for teachers of ,english learners and content-area teachers to plan collaboratively during contract hours4 7#d7 ,implementing or enhancing schoolwide data analysis and intervention teams to improve the achievement of ,english learners4 7#e7 ,developing1 implementing1 and carrying out not less than #a of the following family engagement strategies3 7,a7 ,implementing community school models and related activities1 such as opening school facilities to community-based organizations1 establishing parent institutes1 operating or supporting co-location with family literacy programs1 and establishing co-location with public assistance programs4 7,b7 ,providing compensatory time to allow teachers to conduct home visits1 or establishing a home visiting program in collaboration with a community-based organization4 7,c7 ,establishing native-language family outreach call centers4 7,d7 ,other evidence-based outreach strategies4 7#f7 ,as necessary1 acquiring evidence-based curricular and instructional materials designed to meet the needs of ,english learners4 7d7 ,activities by agencies experiencing substantial increases in immigrant children and youth 7#a7 ,in general ,an eligible entity receiving funds under section #caad7;d77#a7 shall use the funds to pay for activities that provide enhanced instructional opportunities for immigrant children and youth1 including students with interrupted formal education1 which may include-- 7,a7 family literacy1 parent and family outreach1 and leadership development activities designed to assist parents and family members in becoming engaged participants in the education and development of their children2 7,b7 recruitment of1 and support for1 personnel1 including early childhood educators1 teachers1 and paraprofessionals who have been specifically trained1 or are being trained1 to provide services to immigrant children and youth2 7,c7 the provision of tutorials1 mentoring1 and academic or career counseling for immigrant children and youth2 7,d7 identification1 development1 and acquisition of curricular materials1 educational software1 and technologies to be used in the program carried out with funds awarded under section #caad7;a72 7,e7 basic instructional services that are directly attributable to the presence in the local educational agency involved of immigrant children and youth1 including the payment of costs of providing additional classroom supplies and costs of transportation2 7,f7 such other costs that are directly attributable to such additional basic instructional services or that are designed to assist immigrant children and youth to achieve in elementary schools and secondary schools in the ,united ,states1 such as programs of introduction to the educational system and civics education2 and 7,g7 activities1 coordinated with community-based organizations 7including community-based organizations providing early childhood education programs71 institutions of higher education1 private sector entities1 or other entities with expertise in working with immigrants1 to assist parents of immigrant children and youth by offering comprehensive community services4 7#b7 ,duration of subgrants ,the duration of a subgrant made by a ,state educational agency under section #caad7;d77#a7 shall be determined by the agency in the agency's discretion4 7e7 ,selection of method of instruction 7#a7 ,in general ,an eligible entity receiving a subgrant from a ,state educational agency under this subpart shall select #a or more methods or forms of evidence-based instruction to be used in the programs and activities undertaken by the entity in assisting ,english learners in attaining ,english language proficiency and meeting ,state college and career ready academic content standards and student academic achievement standards under section #aaaa7;a77#a7 in order to be college and career ready4 7#b7 ,consistency ,the selection of methods or forms of instruction1 as described under paragraph 7#a71 shall be consistent with sections #cabe through #cabh4 7f7 ,supplement1 ,not ,supplant ,federal funds made available under this subpart shall be used so as to supplement the level of ,federal1 ,state1 and local public funds that1 in the absence of such availability1 would have been expended for programs for ,english learners and immigrant children and youth and in no case to supplant such ,federal1 ,state1 and local public funds4 #caaf4 ,local plans 7a7 ,plan required ,each eligible entity desiring a subgrant from a ,state educational agency under section #caad shall submit a plan to the ,state educational agency at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,state educational agency may require4 7b7 ,contents ,each plan submitted under subsection 7a7 for a subgrant under section #caad7;a7 shall1 at a minimum-- 7#a7 describe the evidence-based programs and activities proposed to be developed1 implemented1 and administered under the subgrant1 including how such programs and activities will enable children to speak1 read1 write1 and comprehend the ,english language1 meet ,state college and career ready academic content standards and student academic achievement standards under section #aaaa7;a77#a71 and be college and career ready2 7#b7 describe how the eligible entity will hold elementary schools and secondary schools receiving funds under this subpart accountable for-- 7,a7 assessing annually1 in accordance with section #aaaa7;a77#b77;,d71 the ,english language proficiency of all ,english learners participating in programs funded under this subpart2 and 7,b7 meeting timelines1 progress criteria1 and performance targets for ,english learners in order to ensure that students served by programs carried out under this part-- 7i7 achieve ,english proficiency2 and 7ii7 meet the ,state's college and career ready academic content standards under section #aaaa7;a77#a72 7#c7 describe how the eligible entity will engage family and community members and involve them in activities carried out using subgrant funds2 7#d7 describe how the eligible entity will consult with teachers1 researchers1 school administrators1 parents1 family and community members1 and1 if appropriate1 with education-related community groups and nonprofit organizations1 and institutions of higher education1 in developing and implementing such plan2 7#e7 describe how language instruction and academic content instruction carried out under the subgrant will ensure that ,english learners being served by the programs develop ,english language proficiency and demonstrate such proficiency through academic content mastery2 7#f7 describe how the eligible entity will1 if applicable1 coordinate activities under the plan with local ,head ,start and ,early ,head ,start agencies1 including migrant and seasonal ,head ,start agencies1 and other early childhood education providers2 and 7#g7 contain an assurance that-- 7,a7 the eligible entity is not in violation of ,state law1 including ,state constitutional law1 regarding the education of ,english learners1 consistent with sections #cabd through #cabh2 7,b7 each local educational agency that is included in the eligible entity complies with section #cbjb prior to1 and throughout1 each school year2 and 7,c7 in developing the plan1 the eligible entity considered how best to target funds to schools with high concentrations of ,english learners and to support continuous improvement in the services offered to ,english learners in the area served by the eligible entity4 7c7 ,teacher english fluency ,each eligible entity receiving a subgrant under this subpart shall include in the plan a certification that all teachers in any language instruction educational program for ,english learners that is1 or will be1 funded under this part are fluent in the language used for instruction1 including having written and oral communications skills4 #b ,accountability and administration #caba4 ,local evaluation and accountability 7a7 ,evaluation 7#a7 ,in ,general ,each eligible entity that receives a subgrant from a ,state educational agency under subpart #a shall provide such agency1 at the conclusion of every second fiscal year during which the subgrant is received1 with an evaluation1 in a form prescribed by the agency1 that includes-- 7,a7 a description of the programs and activities conducted by the entity with funds received under subpart #a during the #b immediately preceding fiscal years2 7,b7 a description of the progress made by children in learning the ,english language as measured by the ,state ,english language proficiency assessment described in section #caac7;b77#e7 and meeting college and career ready academic content standards and student academic achievement standards under section #aaaa7;a77#a72 7,c7 the number and percentage of children in the programs and activities who meet the target established under section #caac7;b77#f77;,a72 7,d7 a description of the progress made by children in meeting college and career ready academic content standards and student academic achievement standards under section #aaaa7;a77#a7 for each of the #b years after such children are no longer receiving services under this part2 and 7,e7 a description of the progress made by former ,english learners in meeting college and career ready academic content standards and student achievement standards under section #aaaa7;a77#a74 7#b7 ,use of ,evaluation ,an evaluation provided by an eligible entity under subsection 7a7 shall be used by the entity and the ,state educational agency-- 7,a7 for improvement of programs and activities2 7,b7 to determine the effectiveness of programs and activities in assisting children who are ,english learners to attain ,english proficiency1 as measured in a way that is consistent with paragraph 7#d71 and meet college and career ready academic content standards and student academic achievement standards under section #aaaa7;a77#a72 and 7,c7 in determining whether or not to continue funding for specific programs or activities4 7#c7 ,evaluation ,components ,an evaluation provided by an eligible entity under subsection 7a7 shall-- 7,a7 provide an evaluation of children enrolled in a program or activity conducted by the entity using funds under subpart #a 7including the percentage of children7 who-- 7i7 are making progress in attaining ,english proficiency1 including the percentage of children who have achieved ,english proficiency2 7ii7 have transitioned into classrooms not tailored to ,english learners1 and have a sufficient level of ,english proficiency to permit them to achieve in ,english and transition into classrooms not tailored to limited ,english learners2 7iii7 are meeting the college and career ready standards under section #aaaa7;a77#a72 and 7iv7 are not exempted from the ,state reading or language arts academic assessment in accordance with section #aaaa7;a77#b77;,b77v77,,ii72 and 7,b7 include such other information as the ,state educational agency may require4 7#d7 ,evaluation ,measures ,a ,state shall approve evaluation measures for use under paragraph 7#c7 that are designed to assess-- 7,a7 the progress of children in attaining ,english proficiency1 including a child's level of comprehension1 speaking1 listening1 reading1 and writing skills in ,english2 7,b7 student attainment of college and career ready student academic achievement standards under section #aaaa7;a77#a7 on assessments described in section #aaaa7;a77#b72 and 7,c7 progress in meeting the annual ,state performance targets described in section #cabb4 7b7 ,accountability 7#a7 ,in general ,each eligible entity that receives a subgrant from a ,state educational agency under this title shall annually reach an agreement with the ,state educational agency on a local ,english proficiency performance target for the percentage of ,english learners served by the eligible entity under this title who are making progress in achieving ,english proficiency not more than #e years after being identified as an ,english learner4 ,for purposes of this paragraph1 ,english proficiency shall be measured using the ,english language proficiency assessment described in section #caac7;b77#e74 7#b7 ,students who will graduate in less than #e years ,in the case of a student who will graduate from secondary school in less than #e years1 if such does not attain ,english proficiency not more than #e years after being identified as an ,english learner1 the student shall not be counted as a graduating student in the local educational agency's calculation of the graduation rate4 7#c7 ,technical assistance ,during the development of the improvement plan described in paragraph 7#d71 and throughout the implementation of such plan1 the ,state educational agency shall-- 7,a7 provide technical assistance to the eligible entity2 7,b7 provide technical assistance1 if applicable1 to schools served by the eligible entity under subpart #a that need assistance to enable the schools to meet the eligible entity's local performance target described in paragraph 7#a72 7,c7 assist the eligible entity in improving the professional development described in section #caae7;c77#b7 that such eligible entity is providing to educators2 and 7,d7 develop1 in consultation with the eligible entity1 a plan to incorporate evidence-based strategies and methodologies to improve the specific program or method of instruction provided to ,english learners4 7#d7 ,accountability 7,a7 #b-,year ,accountability ,if an eligible entity fails to meet the local performance target described in paragraph 7#a7 for #b consecutive years1 the ,state educational agency shall-- 7i7 identify such eligible entity as being in need of improvement2 and 7ii7 require the eligible entity to develop and implement an improvement plan4 7,b7 ,entities in need of improvement ,if an eligible entity fails to meet the local performance targets described in paragraph 7#a7 a year after being identified as being in need of improvement1 as described in subparagraph 7,a77i71 the ,state educational agency shall-- 7i7 identify such eligible entity as being in need of ,state support2 7ii7 require such eligible entity to develop and implement a plan to modify the entity's curriculum1 program1 and method of instruction2 and 7iii7 submit such plan to the ,state educational agency for approval4 7,c7 ,entities in need of ,state support ,if an eligible entity fails to meet the local performance targets described in paragraph 7#a7 a year after being identified as being in need of ,state support1 as described in subparagraph 7,b77i71 the ,state educational agency shall-- 7i7 identify such eligible entity as being in need of ,state action2 7ii7 manage the subgrant funds and the eligible entity's subgrant programs for #d years1 or until the local performance target is reached if such target is reached in less than #d years2 and 7iii7 after #d years1 or after the local performance target is reached if such target is reached in less than #d years1 institute a #b year probationary period1 during which the ,state educational agency shall once again manage the subgrant funds and programs if the eligible entity fails to meet the local performance target at any time during the probationary period4 #cabb4 ,state accountability 7a7 ,in general ,each ,state educational agency1 with input from subgrantees1 shall establish in the ,state plan submitted under section #caac1 a ,state performance target for the percentage of ,english learners served by the ,state under this title who are making progress in achieving ,english proficiency not more than #e years after being identified as an ,english learner4 ,the ,state performance target established under this subsection shall be subject to approval by the ,secretary4 ,each ,state educational agency shall ensure that the local performance targets described in section #caba7;b77#a7 result1 in the aggregate1 in the ,state achieving the ,state's performance target for ,english learners4 7b7 ,improvement plan ,if a ,state educational agency has failed to meet the ,state's performance target for #b consecutive years1 the ,secretary shall require the ,state educational agency to develop an improvement plan that will ensure that the ,state educational agency meets the ,state performance target4 ,the improvement plan shall specifically address the factors that prevented the agency from meeting such performance target4 7c7 ,technical assistance ,during the development of the improvement plan described in subsection 7b71 and throughout the implementation of such plan1 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 provide technical assistance to the ,state educational agency using the funds described in section #caaa7;c77#a77;,d72 7#b7 assist the ,state educational agency in developing a plan to improve and disseminate the professional development described in section #caae7;c77#b72 and 7#c7 develop1 in consultation with the ,state educational agency1 a plan to incorporate evidence-based strategies and methodologies to improve the specific programs and method of instruction in use in such ,state4 7d7 ,accountability 7#a7 ,in ,general ,if a ,state educational agency fails to meet its performance target for #d consecutive years1 the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 require such ,state educational agency to modify its ,state plan and the methods of instruction in use in the ,state2 or 7,b7 require such ,state educational agency to-- 7i7 identify low-performing local educational agencies in the ,state2 7ii7 develop and implement a plan to partner such low-performing local educational agencies with high-performing local educational agencies in the ,state that have met the local performance targets for the previous #c years2 and 7iii7 reallocate any grant funding under this title that would have otherwise been distributed to an identified low-performing local educational agency to such agency's high-performing partner local educational agency1 as described in clause 7ii71 to enable the high-performing partner agency to provide technical assistance4 7#b7 ,students who will graduate in less than #e years ,in the case of a student who will graduate from secondary school in less than #e years1 if such student does not attain ,english proficiency not more than #e years after being identified as an ,english learner1 the student shall not be counted as a graduating student in the ,state educational agency's calculation of the graduation rate4 #cabc4 ,reporting requirements 7a7 ,states ,each ,state educational agency that receives assistance under this part shall provide annually to the ,secretary1 and make widely available within the ,state1 a report containing information about-- 7#a7 the ,state's progress in developing and implementing the ,english language proficiency standards described in section #caaa7;b77#b77;,a77iv72 7#b7 the achievement1 academic growth1 and acquisition of ,english language proficiency of students served under this title2 7#c7 programs and activities carried out by the ,state educational agency under this part2 and 7#d7 the effectiveness of such programs and activities in improving the education provided to ,english learners4 7b7 ,secretary ,every second year1 the ,secretary shall prepare and submit to the authorizing committees of ,congress a report containing-- 7#a7 information about programs and activities carried out to serve ,english learners under this part1 and the effectiveness of such programs and activities in improving the academic achievement and ,english proficiency of ,english learners2 7#b7 information about the types of language instruction educational programs used by eligible entities receiving funding under this part to teach ,english learners2 7#c7 a critical synthesis of data reported by eligible entities to ,states under section #caba7;a77#c72 7#d7 a description of technical assistance and other assistance provided by ,state educational agencies under section #caaa7;b77#b77;,a72 7#e7 an estimate of the number of certified or licensed teachers working in language instruction educational programs and educating ,english learners1 and an estimate of the number of such teachers that will be needed for the succeeding #e fiscal years2 7#f7 the major findings of scientifically based research carried out under this title2 7#g7 the number of programs or activities1 if any1 that were subject to accountability measures described in section #caba7;b77#d7 due to a failure to meet local performance targets2 7#h7 the number of ,english learners served by eligible entities receiving funding under this part who were transitioned out of language instruction educational programs funded under this part into classrooms where instruction is not tailored for ,english learners2 and 7#i7 other information gathered from other reports submitted to the ,secretary under this title1 as applicable4 #cabd4 ,coordination with related programs ,in order to maximize ,federal efforts aimed at serving the educational needs of ,english learners1 the ,secretary shall coordinate and ensure close cooperation with other entities carrying out programs serving language-minority and ,english learners that are administered by the ,department and other agencies4 #cabe4 ,rules of construction ,nothing in this part shall be construed-- 7#a7 to prohibit a local educational agency from serving ,english learners simultaneously with children with similar educational needs1 in the same educational settings where appropriate2 7#b7 to require a ,state or a local educational agency to establish1 continue1 or eliminate any particular type of instructional program for ,english learners2 7#c7 to limit the preservation or use of ,native ,american languages2 7#d7 to prohibit the use of dual language programs to serve the needs of ,english learners and children with similar educational needs1 in the same educational setting as appropriate4 #cabf4 ,legal authority under ,state law ,nothing in this part shall be construed to negate or supersede ,state law1 or the legal authority under ,state law of any ,state agency1 ,state entity1 or ,state public official1 over programs that are under the jurisdiction of the ,state agency1 entity1 or official4 #cabg4 ,civil rights ,nothing in this part shall be construed in a manner inconsistent with any ,federal law guaranteeing a civil right4 #cabh4 ,programs for ,native ,americans and ,puerto ,rico ,notwithstanding any other provision of this part1 programs authorized under this part that serve ,native ,american 7including ,native ,american ,pacific ,islander7 children and children in the ,commonwealth of ,puerto ,rico may include programs of instruction1 teacher training1 curriculum development1 evaluation1 and assessment designed for ,native ,american children learning and studying ,native ,american languages and children of limited ,spanish proficiency1 except that an outcome of programs serving such children shall be increased ,english proficiency among such children4 #cabi4 ,prohibition ,in carrying out this part1 the ,secretary shall neither mandate nor preclude the use of a particular curricular or pedagogical approach to educating ,english learners4 #c ,national activities #caca4 ,professional ,development ,grants 7a7 ,grants ,authorized ,the ,secretary shall use funds made available under section #caaa7;c77#a77;,c7 to award grants1 on a competitive basis and for a period of not more than #e years1 to institutions of higher education or nonprofit institutions with relevant experience or expertise and capacity 7in consortia with ,state educational agencies or local educational agencies7 in order to enable such consortia to-- 7#a7 provide for professional development activities that will improve classroom instruction for ,english learners2 7#b7 assist educational personnel working with ,english learners to meet high professional standards1 including standards for certification and licensure as teachers who work in language instruction educational programs and academic content instruction programs or serve ,english learners4 7b7 ,uses of funds ,grants awarded under this section may be used to-- 7#a7 support partnerships between ,state or local educational agencies and institutions of higher education to support the work of individuals who are completing baccalaureate and masters programs 7such as programs in the areas of teacher training1 program administration1 policy1 research1 evaluation1 assessment1 and curriculum development7 and to improve educational services and programs for ,english learners1 provided that recipients of fellowships or assistance are required1 on completion of their studies1 to-- 7,a7 assist in the education of ,english learners through work in a school1 local educational agency1 or other educational agency or organization for a period of time equivalent to the period of time during which the individual receives assistance under this section2 or 7,b7 repay all or a prorated part of the financial assistance received under this section2 7#b7 support research on promising instructional strategies or programs that have practical applications for teachers1 counselors1 parents and family members1 school leaders1 and others responsible for educating or improving the education of ,english learners and their families2 7#c7 support strategies that promote school readiness for ,english learners and the transition from early childhood education programs1 such as ,head ,start or ,state preschool programs1 to elementary school programs2 7#d7 support strategies that promote high school graduation for ,english learners2 7#e7 support strategies that strengthen and increase family and community member engagement in education2 7#f7 support the development of curricula that are appropriate to the needs of the participating consortium2 and 7#g7 support the dissemination of information gathered in accordance with paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#e71 particularly evidence-based best practices and the provision of technical assistance4 #cacb4 ,commission on assessment of ,english learners 7a7 ,commission on assessment of english learners 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall establish an independent commission on the assessment and advancement of ,english learners 7referred to in this section as the commission7 to carry out the activities described in subsection 7c74 7#b7 ,date of appointment ,the members of the commission shall be appointed not later than #f months after the date of enactment of the ,strengthening ,america's ,schools ,act of #bjac4 7b7 ,composition 7#a7 ,in general ,the commission shall be comprised of individuals with experience and expertise in the educational advancement and development of ,english learners1 including individuals with expertise in-- 7,a7 the practice of teaching ,english to speakers of other languages2 7,b7 measurement and educational assessment systems2 and 7,c7 educational assessment and accountability practices4 7#b7 ,expertise of members ,the ,secretary shall ensure that the individuals selected in accordance with paragraph 7#a7 are experts who are competent1 by virtue of their training1 expertise1 or experience1 to evaluate instruction1 assessments1 and models for ,english learners4 7c7 ,duties of the commission ,the commission shall provide the ,secretary with advice and recommendations about the following issues3 7#a7 ,the development and approval of standards pertaining to ,english learners1 in order to assist the ,secretary in the review and approval of statewide accountability systems that are required under section #caac7;b77#e7 and section #aaaa7;a77#c74 7#b7 ,the provision of regulations and guidance pertaining to the inclusion of ,english learners in assessment and accountability systems1 including recommendations about appropriate accommodations and appropriate weights for assessments involving ,english learners1 including the ,english language proficiency assessments described in section #caac7;b77#e74 7#c7 ,ensuring that ,state ,english language proficiency standards under section #caac7;b77#b7 and section #aaaa7;a77#a77;,d7 are properly aligned with college and career ready academic content standards under section #aaaa7;a77#a74 7#d7 ,the formation of peer review panels1 under section #aaaa7;b77#d71 with regard to-- 7,a7 the inclusion on the panels of experts about ,english learners2 and 7,b7 processes to ensure that the work of the peer review panel is consistent with the standards and guidance developed by the commission4 7#e7 ,identifying ways to support local capacity-building efforts to assist local educational agencies and schools in properly supporting ,english learners4 7#f7 ,ensuring that the research1 development1 and dissemination activities of the ,department address identified gaps in knowledge for effectively including ,english learners in assessment and accountability practices4 7#g7 ,ways to address the needs of ,english learners in all program planning at the ,department1 including inter- and intra-agency coordination4 7#h7 ,the development of improved early learning assessment strategies and instruments that take into account the development of ,english learners across all of the essential domains of school readiness4 7d7 ,independently commissioned research ,the commission may independently commission research that is directly relevant to the implementation of accountability provisions under this ,act for ,english learners4 7e7 ,annual report ,the commission shall1 beginning not later than #a year after the date on which all members of the commission have been appointed1 submit an annual report to the ,secretary and the authorizing committees of ,congress containing the recommendations described in subsection 7c74 #cacc4 ,english language acquisition technology innovation grants 7a7 ,purposes ,the ,secretary shall use funds made available under section #caaa7;c77#a77;,c7 to provide ,english language acquisition technology innovation grants for purposes of pursuing breakthrough research and development in educational technology and providing the effective use of that technology to improve ,english proficiency and academic achievement for ,english learners1 by-- 7#a7 identifying and promoting advances in fundamental and applied sciences and engineering that could be translated into new language learning or instruction technologies2 7#b7 developing novel language learning or instruction technologies1 and the enabling processes and contexts for effective use of those technologies2 7#c7 developing1 testing1 and evaluating the impact and efficacy of those technologies2 7#d7 accelerating technological advances in areas in which the private sector1 by itself1 is not likely to accelerate such advances because of difficulties in implementation or adoption1 or technical and market uncertainty2 7#e7 coordinating activities with nongovernmental entities to demonstrate technologies and research applications to facilitate technology transfer2 and 7#f7 encouraging educational research on ,english language acquisition using new technologies and the data produced by those technologies4 7b7 ,authorities of ,secretary ,the ,secretary is authorized to-- 7#a7 establish processes for the development and execution of ,english language acquisition technology innovation grant projects and the solicitation of entities to carry out the projects in a manner that is-- 7,a7 tailored to the purposes of the ,english language acquisition technology innovation grants and not constrained by other ,department-wide administrative requirements that could detract from achieving program results2 7,b7 designed to heighten transparency2 and 7,c7 designed to heighten public- and private-sector involvement to ensure that investments are made in the most promising areas2 7#b7 award grants1 contracts1 cooperative agreements1 and cash prizes1 and enter into other transactions 7in accordance with such regulations as the ,secretary may establish regarding other transactions72 7#c7 obtain independent1 periodic1 rigorous evaluations1 as appropriate1 of-- 7,a7 the effectiveness of the processes being used to award and evaluate the effectiveness of the ,english language acquisition technology innovation grants in achieving the stated purposes2 and 7,b7 the effectiveness of individual projects assisted by ,english language acquisition technology innovation grants1 using evidence standards developed in consultation with the ,institute of ,education ,sciences1 and the suitability of ongoing projects assisted by such grants for further investment or increased scale2 7#d7 disseminate1 through the comprehensive centers established under section #bjc of the ,educational ,technical ,assistance ,act of #bjjb 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ifjb71 the regional educational laboratories system established under section #agd of the ,education ,sciences ,reform ,act of #bjjb 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #iefd71 or such other means as the ,secretary determines to be appropriate1 information on effective practices and technologies developed with the support of ,english language acquisition technology innovation grants2 and 7#e7 collect1 analyze1 synthesize1 and disseminate1 through the comprehensive centers established under section #bjc of the ,educational ,technical ,assistance ,act of #bjjb 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ifjb71 the regional educational laboratories system established under section #agd of the ,education ,sciences ,reform ,act of #bjjb 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #iefd71 or such other means as the ,secretary determines to be appropriate1 information and educational research and processes related to the education of ,english learners4 7c7 ,evaluation funds ,the ,secretary may use funds made available for ,english language acquisition technology innovation grants to pay the cost of the evaluations under subsection 7b77#c74 7d7 ,nonduplication ,to the maximum extent practicable1 the ,secretary shall ensure that grants1 contracts1 cooperative agreements1 cash prizes1 or other assistance or arrangements awarded or entered into pursuant to this section that are designed to carry out the purposes of the ,english language acquisition technology innovation grants do not duplicate activities under programs carried out under ,federal law other than this section by the ,department or other ,federal agencies4 ,b ,general provisions #cbja4 ,definitions ,except as otherwise provided1 in this title3 7#a7 ,child ,the term child means any individual aged #c through #ba4 7#b7 ,community-based organization ,the term community-based organization means a private nonprofit organization of demonstrated effectiveness1 ,indian tribe1 or tribally sanctioned educational authority1 that is representative of a community or significant segments of a community and that provides educational or related services to individuals in the community4 ,such term includes a ,native ,hawaiian or ,native ,american ,pacific ,islander native language educational organization4 7#c7 ,eligible entity ,the term eligible entity means-- 7,a7 #a or more local educational agencies2 or 7,b7 #a or more local educational agencies1 in collaboration with an institution of higher education1 community-based organization1 or ,state educational agency4 7#d7 ,immigrant children and youth ,the term immigrant children and youth means individuals who-- 7,a7 are aged #c through #ba2 7,b7 were not born in any ,state2 and 7,c7 have not been attending one or more schools in any one or more ,states or operated by the ,department of ,defense ,education ,authority for more than #c full academic years4 7#e7 ,indian tribe ,the term ,indian tribe has the meaning given the term in section #d of the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #dej;b74 7#f7 ,language instruction educational program ,the term language instruction educational program means an instruction course-- 7,a7 in which an ,english learner is placed for the purpose of developing and attaining ,english proficiency1 while meeting college and career ready academic content standards and student academic achievement standards under section #aaaa7;a77#a72 and 7,b7 that may make instructional use of both ,english and a child's native language to enable the child to develop and attain ,english proficiency1 and may include the participation of ,english proficient children if such course is designed to enable all participating children to become proficient in ,english and a second language4 7#g7 ,native american and native american language ,the terms ,native ,american and ,native ,american language shall have the meanings given such terms in section #ajc of the ,native ,american ,languages ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #bijb74 7#h7 ,native hawaiian or native american pacific islander native language educational organization ,the term ,native ,hawaiian or ,native ,american ,pacific ,islander native language educational organization means a nonprofit organization with-- 7,a7 a majority of its governing board and employees consisting of fluent speakers of the traditional ,native ,american languages used in the organization's educational programs2 and 7,b7 not less than #e years successful experience in providing educational services in traditional ,native ,american languages4 7#i7 ,native language ,the term native language1 when used with reference to an ,english learner1 means-- 7,a7 the language normally used by such individual2 or 7,b7 in the case of a child or youth1 the language normally used by the parents of the child or youth4 7#aj7 ,paraprofessional ,the term paraprofessional means an individual who is employed in a preschool1 elementary school1 or secondary school under the supervision of a certified or licensed teacher1 including individuals employed in language instruction educational programs1 special education1 and migrant education4 7#aa7 ,state ,the term ,state means each of the #ej ,states1 the ,district of ,columbia1 and the ,commonwealth of ,puerto ,rico4 7#ab7 ,tribally sanctioned educational authority ,the term tribally sanctioned educational authority means-- 7,a7 any department or division of education operating within the administrative structure of the duly constituted governing body of an ,indian tribe2 and 7,b7 any nonprofit institution or organization that is-- 7i7 chartered by the governing body of an ,indian tribe to operate a school described in section #caab7;a7 or otherwise to oversee the delivery of educational services to members of the tribe2 and 7ii7 approved by the ,secretary for the purpose of carrying out programs under subpart #a of part ,a for individuals served by a school described in section #caab7;a74 #cbjb4 ,parental notification 7a7 ,in general ,each eligible entity receiving funds under this title to provide a language instruction educational program and academic content instruction program shall1 not later than #cj days after the beginning of the school year1 inform a parent or the parents of an ,english learner identified for participation in1 or participating in1 such program of-- 7#a7 the reasons for the identification of their child as an ,english learner and in need of placement in a language instruction educational program and academic content instruction program2 7#b7 the child's level of ,english language proficiency1 how that level was assessed1 whether the child is on track to achieve ,english proficiency not later than #e years after being identified as an ,english learner1 and the status of the child's academic achievement2 7#c7 the method of instruction used in the program in which their child is1 or will be1 participating1 and the methods of instruction used in other available programs1 including how such programs differ in content1 instructional goals1 and use of ,english and a native language in instruction2 7#d7 how the program in which their child is1 or will be participating1 will appropriately respond to the educational strengths and needs of the child2 7#e7 how the program will specifically help their child learn ,english and reflect age appropriate academic achievement standards for grade promotion and graduation2 7#f7 the specific exit requirements for the program1 the expected rate of transition from the program into classrooms that are not tailored for ,english learners1 and the expected rate of graduation from secondary school for ,english learners in the program if the child is in secondary school2 7#g7 in the case of a child with a disability1 how the program meets the objectives of the child's individualized education program2 and 7#h7 information pertaining to parental rights that includes written guidance-- 7,a7 detailing-- 7i7 the parent's right to have the parent's child immediately removed from the program upon the parent's request2 and 7ii7 the options that parents have to decline to enroll their child in such program or to choose another program or method of instruction1 if available2 and 7,b7 assisting parents in selecting among various programs and methods of instruction1 if more than #a program or method is offered by the eligible entity4 7b7 ,separate notification ,in addition to providing the information required to be provided under subsection 7a71 each eligible entity that is using funds provided under this title to provide a language instruction educational program1 and that has failed to make progress on the local performance targets described in section #cabb for any fiscal year for which part ,a is in effect1 shall separately inform a parent or the parents of a child identified for participation in such program1 or participating in such program1 of such failure not later than #cj days after the eligible entity receives notification of such failure from the ,state4 7c7 ,receipt of information ,the information described in subsection 7a7 shall be provided in an understandable and uniform format and1 to the extent practicable1 in a language that the parent can understand4 7d7 ,special rule applicable during school year ,for a child who has not been identified for participation in a language instruction educational program and academic content instruction program prior to the beginning of the school year1 the eligible entity shall carry out subsections 7a7 and 7b7 with respect to the parents of the child not later than #b weeks after the child is placed in such program4 7e7 ,parent and family engagement 7#a7 ,in general ,each eligible entity using funds provided under this title to provide a language instruction educational program and academic content instruction program shall implement an effective means of outreach to parents and family members of ,english learners to inform such parents and family members of how they can-- 7,a7 be full partners in the education of their children1 including ensuring that immigrant parents and family members are well informed about the elements of the educational system in the ,united ,states2 and 7,b7 be active participants in assisting their children-- 7i7 to learn ,english2 7ii7 to achieve at high levels in core academic subjects2 7iii7 to meet the same college and career ready academic content standards and student academic achievement standards under section #aaaa7;a77#a7 as all children are expected to meet to become college and career ready2 and 7iv7 to understand expectations for college readiness and career success4 7#b7 ,receipt of recommendations ,the outreach described in paragraph 7#a7 shall include holding1 and sending notice of opportunities for1 regular meetings for the purpose of formulating and responding to recommendations from parents described in such paragraph4 7f7 ,basis for admission or exclusion ,a child shall not be admitted to1 or excluded from1 any ,federally assisted education program on the basis of a surname or language-minority status4 #cbjc4 ,national ,clearinghouse ,the ,secretary shall establish and support the operation of a ,national ,clearinghouse for ,english ,learner ,support and ,educational ,programs1 which shall collect1 analyze1 synthesize1 and disseminate information about programs that support the academic achievement of ,english learners1 and related programs4 ,the ,national ,clearinghouse shall-- 7#a7 be administered as an adjunct clearinghouse of the ,educational ,resources ,information ,center ,clearinghouses system supported by the ,office of ,educational ,research and ,improvement2 7#b7 coordinate activities with ,federal data and information clearinghouses and entities operating ,federal dissemination networks and systems2 7#c7 develop a system for improving the operation and effectiveness of programs that receive ,federal funding that serve ,english learners2 7#d7 collect and disseminate information on-- 7,a7 educational research and processes related to the education of ,english learners2 7,b7 accountability systems that monitor the academic progress of ,english learners in language instruction educational programs1 including information on academic content and ,english proficiency assessments for language instruction educational programs2 7,c7 effective practices for meeting the academic and cultural needs of ,english learners2 and 7,d7 effective practices for engaging the families and caretakers of ,english learners2 and 7#e7 publish1 on an annual basis1 a list of grant recipients under this title4 #cbjd4 ,regulations ,in developing regulations under this title1 the ,secretary shall consult with ,state educational agencies and local educational agencies1 organizations representing ,english learners1 and organizations representing teachers and other personnel involved in the education of ,english learners4 4 ,,iv ,supporting successful1 well-rounded students #daja4 ,redesignations ,title ,,iv 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #gaja et seq47 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking the title heading and inserting the following3 ,supporting ,successful1 ,well-,rounded ,students2 7#b7 by redesignating subpart #c of part ,a as subpart #a of part ,g of title ,,ix1 as added by section #iajd7;a7 of this ,act1 and transferring such subpart #a so as to follow the part heading of such part ,g as added by section #iajd7;a7 of this ,act2 7#c7 by redesignating section #dada as section #igja2 7#d7 by redesignating part ,c as subpart #b of part ,g of title ,,ix1 as added by section #iajd7;a7 of this ,act1 and transferring such subpart #b so as to follow subpart #a of part ,g of title ,,ix1 as redesignated by paragraph 7#b72 7#e7 by redesignating sections #dcja1 #dcjb1 #dcjc1 and #dcjd1 as sections #igba1 #igbb1 #igbc1 and #igbd1 respectively2 7#f7 in section #igba1 as redesignated by paragraph 7#e71 by striking part and inserting subpart2 7#g7 in section #igbb1 as redesignated by paragraph 7#e7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking part and inserting subpart2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b77;,b71 by striking part and inserting subpart2 7#h7 in section #igbc7;e77#c71 by striking the matter following subparagraph 7,b7 and inserting the following3 7,c7 such other matters as justice may require4 2 and 7#i7 in section #igbd1 as redesignated by paragraph 7#e71 by striking part both places the term appears and inserting subpart4 #dajb4 ,improving literacy instruction and student achievement ,part ,a of title ,,iv 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #gaja et seq47 is amended to read as follows3 ,a ,improving literacy instruction and student achievement #a ,improving literacy instruction #daja4 ,short title ,this part may be cited as the ,improving ,literacy ,instruction and ,student ,achievement ,act4 #dajb4 ,purposes ,the purposes of this part are-- 7#a7 to improve student academic achievement in reading and writing by providing ,federal support to ,state educational agencies to develop1 improve1 coordinate1 and implement comprehensive literacy plans that ensure high-quality instruction and effective strategies in reading and writing from birth through grade #ab2 and 7#b7 to assist ,state educational agencies in achieving the purpose described in paragraph 7#a7 by-- 7,a7 supporting the development and implementation of comprehensive early learning through grade #ab literacy programs in every ,state that are based on scientifically valid research1 to ensure that every child can read and write at grade level or above2 7,b7 providing children with learning opportunities in high-quality1 language rich1 literature rich1 informational text rich1 culturally relevant1 and developmentally appropriate environments so that the children develop the fundamental knowledge and skills necessary for literacy engagement1 development1 and achievement in pre-kindergarten through grade #ab2 7,c7 educating parents in the ways the parents can support their child's communication and literacy development2 7,d7 supporting efforts to link and align standards and research-based instruction and teaching practices in early learning programs2 7,e7 supporting high-quality and effective strategies for children to develop oral language1 reading1 and writing abilities through high-quality research-based instruction and teaching practices2 7,f7 improving academic achievement by establishing adolescent literacy initiatives that provide explicit and systematic instruction in oral language1 reading1 and writing development across the curriculum2 7,g7 identifying and supporting children reading and writing significantly below grade level by providing evidence-based1 intensive interventions1 including interventions conducted during extended learning time1 to help the children acquire the language and literacy skills the children need to stay on track for graduation2 7,h7 providing assistance to local educational agencies in order to provide educators with ongoing1 job-embedded professional development1 and other support1 that focuses on-- 7i7 effective literacy instruction2 and 7ii7 the special knowledge and skills necessary to teach and support literacy development effectively across the developmental and age span2 7,i7 supporting ,state educational agencies and local educational agencies in improving reading1 writing1 and literacy-based academic achievement for children1 especially children who are low-income individuals1 are ,english learners1 are migratory1 are children with disabilities1 are ,indian or ,alaskan ,native1 are neglected or delinquent1 are homeless1 are in the custody of the child welfare system1 or have dropped out of school2 7,j7 supporting ,state educational agencies and local educational agencies in using age appropriate and developmentally and linguistically appropriate instructional materials and strategies that assist teachers as the teachers work with children to develop reading and writing competencies appropriate to the children's grade and skill levels2 7,k7 strengthening coordination among schools1 early literacy programs1 family literacy programs1 juvenile justice programs1 public libraries1 and outside-of-school programs that provide children with strategies1 curricula1 interventions1 and assessments designed to advance early and continuing language and literacy development in ways appropriate for each context2 7,l7 supporting professional development for educators based on scientific approaches to adult learning2 and 7,m7 evaluating whether the professional development activities and approaches are effective in building knowledge and skills of educators and their use of appropriate and effective practices4 #dajc4 ,definitions ,in this part3 7#a7 ,child ,the term child means an individual from the age of birth through the final year for which the ,state provides free public education4 7#b7 ,classroom-based instructional assessment ,the term classroom-based instructional assessment means an assessment for children from birth through grade #c that-- 7,a7 is valid and reliable for the age and population of children served in the program2 7,b7 is used to evaluate children's developmental progress and learning and includes systematic observations by teachers of children performing tasks1 including academic and literacy tasks1 that are part of the children's daily classroom experience2 and 7,c7 is used to improve classroom instruction4 7#c7 ,comprehensive literacy instruction ,the term comprehensive literacy instruction means instruction that-- 7,a7 incorporates effective literacy instruction2 and 7,b7 is designed to support-- 7i7 developmentally appropriate1 contextually explicit1 systematic instruction1 and frequent practice1 in reading across content areas2 and 7ii7 developmentally appropriate and contextually explicit instruction1 and frequent practice1 in writing across content areas4 7#d7 ,developmental delay ,the term developmental delay has the meaning given the term in section #fcb of the ,individuals with ,disabilities ,education ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #adcb74 7#e7 ,early learning program ,the term early learning program means a program serving children between the ages of birth and kindergarten entry4 7#f7 ,effective-literacy instruction 7,a7 ,in general ,the term effective literacy instruction means literacy instruction that-- 7i7 includes age-appropriate1 explicit1 systematic1 and intentional instruction in phonological awareness1 phonic decoding1 vocabulary1 language structure1 reading fluency1 and reading comprehension2 7ii7 includes age-appropriate1 explicit instruction in writing1 including opportunities for children to write with clear purposes1 with critical reasoning appropriate to the topic and purpose1 and with specific instruction and feedback from instructional staff2 7iii7 makes available and uses diverse1 high-quality print materials that reflect the reading and development levels1 and interests1 of children2 7iv7 uses differentiated instructional approaches1 including individual and small group instruction and discussion2 7v7 provides opportunities for children to use language with peers and adults in order to develop language skills1 including developing vocabulary2 7vi7 includes frequent practice of reading and writing strategies2 7vii7 uses age-appropriate1 valid1 and reliable screening assessments1 diagnostic assessments1 formative assessments1 and summative assessments to identify a child's learning needs1 to inform instruction1 and to monitor the child's progress and the effects of instruction2 7viii7 uses strategies to enhance children's motivation to read and write and children's engagement in self-directed learning2 7ix7 incorporates the principles of universal design for learning2 7x7 depends on teachers' collaboration in planning1 instruction1 and assessing a child's progress and on continuous professional learning2 and 7xi7 links literacy instruction to the ,state college and career ready academic content standards under section #aaaa7;a77#a71 including the ability to navigate1 understand1 and write about1 complex print and digital subject matter4 7,b7 ,birth through kindergarten ,when used with respect to instruction for children from birth to kindergarten entry1 the term effective literacy instruction also includes-- 7i7 developing such children's alphabet knowledge1 reading aloud to children1 discussing reading and writing with children1 and modeling age and developmentally appropriate reading and writing strategies2 and 7ii7 encouraging children's early attempts at oral communication1 reading1 and writing4 7,c7 ,kindergarten through grade #ab ,when used with respect to the instruction of children in kindergarten through grade #ab1 the term effective literacy instruction also includes-- 7i7 providing systematic and intensive interventions1 which can be provided inside or outside the classroom as well as before1 during1 or after regular school hours1 to supplement regular instruction for children reading below grade level2 7ii7 providing reading and writing opportunities that build academic vocabulary and knowledge of different text structures in core academic subjects2 7iii7 enabling children to write1 communicate1 and create knowledge1 in ways that fit purpose1 audience1 occasion1 discipline1 and format1 including practice in-- 7,i7 adhering to language conventions1 including spelling1 punctuation1 and grammar2 7,,ii7 planning and revising to improve clarity1 coherence1 logical development1 and language usage2 and 7,,iii7 writing individually and collaboratively with feedback from instructors and peers2 and 7iv7 cultivating shared responsibility for children's literacy learning by coordinating writing tasks1 instructional practices1 and criteria for feedback across academic content areas4 7#g7 ,eligible entity ,the term eligible entity means an entity-- 7,a7 that serves high-need children2 and 7,b7 7i7 when used with respect to a subgrant under section #dajh1 that consists of-- 7,i7 #a or more local educational agencies providing early learning programs that have a demonstrated record of providing comprehensive literacy instruction for the age group such agencies or programs propose to serve2 7,,ii7 #a or more public or private early learning programs1 such as a ,head ,start program1 a child care program1 a ,state-funded prekindergarten program1 a public library program1 or a family literacy program1 that have a demonstrated record of providing comprehensive literacy instruction for the age group such programs propose to serve2 or 7,,iii7 #a or more local educational agencies providing early learning programs1 or #a or more public or private early learning programs1 such as a ,head ,start program1 a child care program1 a ,state-funded prekindergarten program1 a public library program1 or a family literacy program1 in partnership with #a or more public or private nonprofit organizations or agencies that have a demonstrated record of effectiveness-- 7aa7 in improving the early literacy development of children from birth through kindergarten entry2 and 7bb7 in providing professional development aligned with the activities described in section #dajh7;e77#a72 or 7ii7 when used with respect to a subgrant under section #daji-- 7,i7 that is-- 7aa7 a local educational agency2 7bb7 a consortium of local educational agencies2 or 7cc7 a local educational agency or consortium of local educational agencies acting in partnership with #a or more public or private nonprofit organizations or agencies that have a demonstrated record of effectiveness in-- 7,,aa7 improving literacy achievement of children consistent with the purposes of their participation from kindergarten through grade #ab2 and 7,,bb7 providing professional development aligned with the activities described in subsection 7b7 and 7c7 of section #daji2 and 7,,ii7 7aa7 has the highest numbers or proportion of children who are counted under section #aabd7;c71 in comparison to other local educational agencies in the ,state2 7bb7 is among or consists of the local educational agencies in the ,state with the highest numbers or percentages of children reading or writing below grade level1 based on the most currently available ,state academic assessment data under section #aaaa7;a77#b72 or 7cc7 has jurisdiction over a significant number or percentage of schools that are identified as persistently low-achieving under section #aaaf7;c77#b74 7#h7 ,english language acquisition 7,a7 ,in general ,the term ,english language acquisition means the process by which a non-native ,english speaker acquires proficiency in speaking1 listening1 reading1 and writing the ,english language4 7,b7 ,inclusions for ,english learners in school ,for an ,english learner in school1 such term includes not only the social language proficiency needed to participate in the school environment1 but also the academic language proficiency needed to acquire literacy and academic content and demonstrate the child's learning4 7#i7 ,family literacy services ,the term family literacy services means literacy services provided to participants on a voluntary basis that are of sufficient intensity and quality1 that better enable parents to support their children's learning needs1 and that integrate-- 7,a7 interactive literacy activities between or among family members who are primary caregivers and their children1 including family literacy education to improve literacy of parents2 and 7,b7 training for family members who are primary caregivers regarding how to be the primary teacher for their children and full partners in the education of their children4 7#aj7 ,formative assessment ,the term formative assessment means an assessment that-- 7,a7 is teacher-generated or selected by teachers or instructional leaders for use during learning2 7,b7 is embedded within the learning activity and linked directly to the intended outcomes of the current unit of instruction2 and 7,c7 provides feedback to help adjust ongoing teaching and learning to improve children's achievement of intended instructional outcomes4 7#aa7 ,high-quality professional development ,the term high-quality professional development means professional development that-- 7,a7 is job-embedded1 ongoing1 and based on scientifically valid research2 7,b7 is sustained1 intensive1 and classroom-focused1 and is not limited in scope to a #a-;day or short-term workshop or conference2 7,c7 is designed to increase the knowledge and expertise of teachers1 early childhood educators and administrators1 principals1 other instructional leaders1 and other program staff in applying-- 7i7 effective literacy instruction2 and 7ii7 instructional strategies and practices that are appropriate to the age1 development1 and needs of children and improve learning1 including strategies and practices consistent with the principles of universal design for learning2 7,d7 includes and supports teachers in effectively administering age and developmentally appropriate assessments1 and analyzing the results of these assessments for the purposes of planning1 monitoring1 adapting1 and improving effective classroom instruction or teaching strategies to improve child literacy2 7,e7 includes instructional strategies utilizing one-to-one1 small group1 and classroom-based instructional materials and approaches based on scientifically valid research on literacy2 7,f7 provides ongoing instructional literacy coaching-- 7i7 to ensure high-quality implementation of comprehensive literacy instruction that is-- 7,i7 content centered2 7,,ii7 integrated across the curriculum2 7,,iii7 collaborative2 and 7,,iv7 school1 setting1 and classroom embedded2 and 7ii7 that uses student data to improve instruction2 7,g7 includes and supports teachers in setting high reading and writing achievement goals for all children and provides the teachers with the instructional tools and skills to help children reach such goals2 7,h7 for educators serving children in kindergarten through grade #ab-- 7i7 supports effective literacy instruction through core academic subjects1 and through career and technical education subjects where such career and technical education subjects provide for the integration of core academic subjects2 and 7ii7 includes explicit instruction in discipline-specific thinking and how to read and interpret discipline-specific text structures and features2 7,i7 is differentiated for educators working with children from birth through kindergarten entry1 children in kindergarten through grade #c1 and children in grades #d through #ab1 and1 as appropriate1 based on the grade or needs of the children2 and 7,j7 supports family literacy experiences and practices1 and educating parents1 teachers1 and other caregivers about literacy development and child literacy development4 7#ab7 ,instructional leader ,the term instructional leader means an individual who-- 7,a7 is an employee or officer of a school2 and 7,b7 is responsible for-- 7i7 the school's performance2 and 7ii7 the daily instructional and managerial operations of the school4 7#ac7 ,literacy coach ,the term literacy coach means a professional-- 7,a7 who has-- 7i7 previous teaching experience2 7ii7 demonstrated abilities in working with adult learners2 and 7iii7 7,i7 a master's degree with a concentration in reading and writing education or demonstrated proficiency in teaching reading or writing in a core academic subject consistent with effective literacy instruction2 or 7,,ii7 in the case of a literacy coach for children from birth through kindergarten entry1 a concentration1 credential1 or significant experience in child development and early literacy development2 7,b7 who supports teachers to-- 7i7 apply research on how children become successful readers1 writers1 and communicators2 7ii7 apply multiple forms of assessment to guide instructional decisionmaking and use data to improve literacy instruction2 7iii7 improve children's writing and reading in and across content areas such as mathematics1 science1 social studies1 and language arts2 7iv7 develop and implement differentiated instruction and teaching approaches to serve the needs of the full range of learners1 including ,english learners and children with disabilities2 7v7 apply principles of universal design for learning2 7vi7 employ best practices in engaging principals1 early learning program educators and administrators1 teachers1 and other relevant professionals to create school cultures that encourage and support literacy development and achievement2 and 7vii7 set for children birth through kindergarten developmentally appropriate expectations for language and literacy development1 and high reading and writing achievement goals for all children and select1 acquire1 and use instructional tools and skills to help children reach such goals2 and 7,c7 whose role with teachers and professionals supporting literacy instruction is-- 7i7 to provide high-quality professional development1 consistent with the definition of comprehensive literacy instruction2 7ii7 to work cooperatively and collaboratively with principals1 teachers1 and other professionals in employing strategies to help teachers identify and support child literacy and language development needs and teach literacy across the content areas and developmental domains2 and 7iii7 to work cooperatively and collaboratively with other professionals in employing strategies to help teachers teach literacy across the content areas so that the teachers can meet the needs of all children1 including children with disabilities1 ,english learners1 and children who are reading at or above grade level4 7#ad7 ,local educational agency ,the term local educational agency-- 7,a7 has the meaning given the term in section #iaja2 and 7,b7 includes any public charter school that constitutes a local educational agency under ,state law4 7#ae7 ,reading ,the term reading means a complex system of deriving meaning from print that is developmentally appropriate1 that requires all of the following3 7,a7 ,the skills and knowledge to understand how phonemes1 or speech sounds1 are connected to print4 7,b7 ,the ability to read with comprehension4 7,c7 ,the ability to decode unfamiliar words with fluency4 7,d7 ,the use of background knowledge and vocabulary to make meaning from a text4 7,e7 ,the development and use of appropriate active strategies to interpret and construct meaning from print4 7,f7 ,the development and maintenance of a motivation to read4 7#af7 ,scientifically valid research ,the term scientifically valid research has the meaning given the term in section #bjj of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajba74 7#ag7 ,screening assessment ,the term screening assessment means an assessment that is-- 7,a7 valid1 reliable1 and based on scientifically based reading research2 and 7,b7 a brief procedure designed as a first step in identifying children who may be at high risk for delayed development or academic failure and in need of further diagnosis of their need for special services or additional reading instruction4 7#ah7 ,state ,the term ,state means each of the #ej ,states1 the ,district of ,columbia1 and the ,commonwealth of ,puerto ,rico4 7#ai7 ,state literacy leadership team 7,a7 ,in general ,the term ,state literacy leadership team means a team that-- 7i7 is appointed and coordinated by the ,state educational agency2 7ii7 assumes the responsibility to guide the improvement or development and implementation of a statewide1 comprehensive literacy plan2 7iii7 shall include1 at a minimum-- 7,i7 a school principal with literacy expertise2 7,,ii7 a teacher with literacy expertise2 7,,iii7 a teacher or administrator with expertise in special education2 7,,iv7 a teacher or administrator with expertise in teaching the ,english language to ,english learners2 7,v7 a representative from the ,state educational agency who oversees literacy initiatives2 and 7,,vi7 a representative from higher education who is actively involved in research1 development1 or teacher preparation in comprehensive literacy instruction and intervention based on scientifically valid research2 7iv7 may include-- 7,i7 a literacy specialist serving in a school district within the ,state2 7,,ii7 a literacy coach2 7,,iii7 a librarian2 7,,iv7 a representative with family literacy expertise2 7,v7 a representative from a ,state child-serving agency with expertise in comprehensive language and literacy instruction and strategies2 7,,vi7 a school counselor2 7,,vii7 a teacher of a core academic subject2 7,,viii7 a special education administrator2 7,,ix7 a professor from a #d-year institution of higher education2 7,x7 a parent2 7,,xi7 a business leader2 7,,xii7 the ,governor or a delegated representative of the ,governor2 7,,xiii7 a representative from the ,state board of education2 7,,xiv7 a representative from the ,state legislature2 7,,xv7 a representative of a nonprofit and community-based organization providing comprehensive literacy instruction and support2 and 7,,xvi7 a representative from a school district superintendent's office2 and 7v7 shall include1 among the individuals selected to be members of the council pursuant to clauses 7iii7 and 7iv71 not less than #e individuals who have literacy expertise in #a of each of the areas of-- 7,i7 birth through kindergarten entry1 such as the ,state ,head ,start collaboration director2 7,,ii7 kindergarten entry through grade #c2 7,,iii7 grades #d through #ab2 7,,iv7 ,english learners2 and 7,v7 special education4 7,b7 ,inclusion of a preexisting partnership ,if1 before the date of enactment of the ,strengthening ,america's ,schools ,act of #bjac1 a ,state educational agency established a consortium1 partnership1 or any other similar body that was considered a literacy partnership for purposes of subpart #a or #b of part ,b of title ,i 7as such title was in effect on such date7 and that includes the individuals required under clauses 7iii7 and 7v7 of subparagraph 7,a71 such consortium1 partnership1 or body may be considered a ,state literacy leadership team for purposes of subparagraph 7,a74 7#bj7 ,summative assessment ,the term summative assessment means an assessment that-- 7,a7 is valid1 reliable1 and based on scientifically valid research on literacy and ,english language acquisition2 and 7,b7 for children from birth through kindergarten entry1 measures how young children have progressed over time relative to developmental norms1 and for children in kindergarten through grade #ab1 measures what children have learned over time1 relative to academic content standards4 7#ba7 ,writing ,the term writing means-- 7,a7 composing meaning in print or through other media1 including technologies1 to communicate and to create new knowledge in ways appropriate to the context of the writing and the literacy development stage of the writer2 7,b7 composing ideas individually and collaboratively in ways that are appropriate for a variety of purposes1 audiences1 and occasions2 7,c7 choosing vocabulary1 tone1 genre1 and conventions1 such as spelling and punctuation1 suitable to the purpose1 audience1 and occasion2 and 7,d7 revising compositions for clarity of ideas1 coherence1 logical development1 and precision of language use4 #dajd4 ,program authorized 7a7 ,reservations and awards to ,state educational agencies 7#a7 ,in general ,from the amounts appropriated to carry out this part for a fiscal year1 the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 reserve not more than a total of #d percent of such amounts for dissemination of information and technical assistance under section #daaj2 7,b7 reserve not more than #e percent of such amounts to award planning grants1 on a competitive basis1 to ,state educational agencies serving ,states1 in accordance with section #daje2 7,c7 in the case of a fiscal year for which the amounts to carry out this part are less than #ejj1jjj1jjj1 use the amount not reserved under subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 to make awards1 on a competitive basis1 to ,state educational agencies serving ,states that have applications approved under section #dajf to enable the ,state educational agencies to carry out the activities described in section #dajf7;a72 and 7,d7 in the case of a fiscal year for which the amounts appropriated to carry out this part are equal to or exceeding #ejj1jjj1jjj-- 7i7 reserve a total of #a percent of such amount for-- 7,i7 allotments for the ,united ,states ,virgin ,islands1 ,guam1 ,american ,samoa1 and the ,commonwealth of the ,northern ,mariana ,islands1 to be distributed among such outlying areas on the basis of their relative need1 as determined by the ,secretary in accordance with the purposes of this part2 and 7,,ii7 the ,secretary of the ,interior for programs under sections #daje through #daji in schools operated or funded by the ,bureau of ,indian ,education2 and 7ii7 use the amount not reserved under clause 7i7 and subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 to make awards1 as described in paragraph 7#b71 to ,state educational agencies serving ,states that have applications approved under section #dajf to enable the ,state educational agencies to carry out the activities described in section #dajf7;a74 7#b7 ,special rules for years with funds equal or exceeding #ejj1jjj1jjj 7,a7 ,proportional division ,in each fiscal year described in paragraph 7#a77;,d71 the amount reserved under paragraph 7#a77;,d77i7 shall be divided between the uses described in subclauses 7,i7 and 7,,ii7 of such paragraph in the same proportion as the amount reserved under section #aaba7;a7 is divided between the uses described in paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 of such section for such fiscal year4 7,b7 ,consultation ,a ,state educational agency that receives an allotment under paragraph 7#a77;,d77ii7 shall engage in timely and meaningful consultation with representatives of ,indian tribes located in the ,state in order to improve the coordination and quality of activities designed to develop effective approaches to achieve the purposes of this part consistent with the cultural1 language1 and educational needs of ,indian children4 7,c7 ,state allotment formula ,the ,secretary shall allot the amount made available under paragraph 7#a77;,d77ii7 for a fiscal year among the ,states in proportion to the number of children1 from birth through age #ag1 who reside within the ,state and are from families with incomes below the poverty line for the most recent fiscal year for which satisfactory data are available1 compared to the number of such children who reside in all ,states for that fiscal year4 7#c7 ,minimum award amount ,no ,state educational agency receiving an award under this section for a fiscal year may receive less than one-fourth of #a percent of the total amount appropriated to carry out this part for the fiscal year4 7#d7 ,puerto ,rico ,the amount allotted under paragraph 7#a77;,c7 to the ,commonwealth of ,puerto ,rico for a fiscal year may not exceed one-fourth of #a percent of the total amount appropriated to carry out this part for such fiscal year4 7b7 ,peer review 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall convene a peer review panel to evaluate the applications to carry out section #daje or #dajf using the evaluation criteria described in paragraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,development of evaluation criteria ,the ,secretary shall report to the authorizing committees regarding the peer review process and evaluation criteria that shall be used to evaluate the grant applications to carry out sections #daje and #dajf4 7#c7 ,membership 7,a7 ,composition ,a peer review panel convened under paragraph 7#a7 shall be composed of not less than #i members1 of whom-- 7i7 #c shall be appointed by the ,secretary2 7ii7 #c shall be appointed by the ,secretary from among individuals-- 7,i7 recommended by the ,chairman of the ,national ,research ,council of the ,national ,academy of ,sciences2 and 7,,ii7 with expertise in comprehensive language and literacy instruction and strategies2 and 7iii7 #c shall be appointed by the ,secretary from among individuals-- 7,i7 recommended by the ,director of the ,national ,institute of ,child ,health and ,human ,development2 and 7,,ii7 with expertise concerning literacy development in children from birth through grade #ab4 7,b7 ,competency and expertise ,the peer review panel convened under paragraph 7#a7 may include-- 7i7 classroom teachers with expertise in literacy1 and literacy coaches1 including-- 7,i7 special education teachers2 7,,ii7 teachers of children who are ,english learners2 and 7,,iii7 early childhood educators2 7ii7 experts who provide high-quality professional development to teachers and other instructional staff to support children's literacy development2 7iii7 experts in the screening assessment1 diagnostic assessment1 and other assessment of children's literacy development2 and 7iv7 experts in comprehensive literacy instruction and strategies in reading and writing1 language development1 and ,english language acquisition1 as appropriate1 including reading and writing in core academic subjects4 7#d7 ,distribution of recommendations ,not later than #abj days after a peer review panel submits to the ,secretary the panel's recommendation regarding an application by a ,state educational agency for a grant under section #daje or #dajf1 the ,secretary shall notify the ,state educational agency that the application has been approved or disapproved and shall provide to such ,state educational agency a copy of the peer review panel's recommendation4 7c7 ,conflicts of interest 7#a7 ,peer review panels ,the ,secretary shall ensure that each member of a peer review panel described in subsection 7b7 does not stand to benefit financially from a grant or subgrant awarded under this part4 7#b7 ,state literacy leadership teams ,each ,state educational agency that receives funding under this part shall ensure that each member of a ,state literacy leadership team participating in a program or activity assisted under this part does not stand to benefit financially from a grant or subgrant awarded under this part4 7d7 ,supplement not supplant ,award funds provided under this part shall supplement1 and not supplant1 non-,federal funds that would1 in the absence of such award funds1 be made available for literacy instruction and support of children participating in programs assisted under this part4 7e7 ,maintenance of effort ,each ,state educational agency that receives a grant or allotment under this section1 and each eligible entity that receives a subgrant under section #dajh or #daji1 shall maintain for the fiscal year for which the grant or subgrant is received and for each subsequent fiscal year the expenditures of the ,state educational agency or eligible entity1 respectively1 for literacy instruction at a level not less than the level of such expenditures maintained by the ,state educational agency or eligible entity1 respectively1 for the fiscal year preceding such fiscal year for which the grant or subgrant is received4 #daje4 ,state planning grants 7a7 ,planning grants authorized 7#a7 ,in general ,from amounts made available under section #dajd7;a77#a77;,b71 the ,secretary may award planning grants to ,state educational agencies to enable the ,state educational agencies to complete comprehensive planning to carry out activities that improve literacy for children from birth through grade #ab4 7#b7 ,grant period ,a planning grant awarded under this section shall be for a period of not more than #a year4 7#c7 ,nonrenewability ,the ,secretary shall not award a ,state educational agency more than #a planning grant under this section4 7b7 ,application 7#a7 ,in general ,each ,state educational agency desiring a planning grant under this section shall submit an application to the ,secretary at such time1 in such manner1 and accompanied by such information as the ,secretary may require4 7#b7 ,contents ,each application submitted under this subsection shall1 at a minimum1 include a description of how the ,state educational agency will develop a plan for improving ,state efforts to develop1 coordinate1 implement1 and assess comprehensive literacy activities that ensure high-quality instruction and effective strategies in reading and writing for all children in early learning programs and kindergarten through grade #ab programs4 ,such plan shall-- 7,a7 describe the activities for which assistance under this section is sought1 demonstrating a particular focus on children who are reading or writing below grade level and children whose early literacy skills are below the appropriate age or developmental level2 7,b7 provide a budget for the use of the planning grant funds to complete the required activities described in subsection 7c72 7,c7 include an analysis of data on child literacy and language and student academic achievement in reading to identify and establish baseline and benchmark levels against which to monitor child progress and improvement in literacy2 and 7,d7 provide an assurance that all ,state agencies responsible for administering early learning programs and services 7including the ,state ,head ,start ,collaboration ,office and the ,state agency responsible for administering child care7 and the ,state ,advisory ,council on ,early ,childhood ,education and ,care collaborated with the ,state educational agency to write the early learning portion of the grant application submitted under this subsection4 7#c7 ,approval of applications ,the ,secretary shall evaluate applications under this subsection based on the quality of the response of the applications to the requirements under this subsection4 7c7 ,required activities ,a ,state educational agency receiving planning grant funds under this section shall carry out each of the following activities3 7#a7 ,reviewing reading1 writing1 or other language and literacy resources and programs1 such as school library programs1 and data across the ,state to identify any literacy needs and gaps in the ,state4 7#b7 ,forming or designating a ,state literacy leadership team which shall execute the following functions3 7,a7 ,creating a comprehensive ,state literacy plan that-- 7i7 is designed to improve language development1 reading1 writing1 and academic achievement for children1 especially children reading below grade level and children whose literacy skills are below the appropriate age or developmental level2 7ii7 includes-- 7,i7 a needs assessment and an implementation plan1 including an analysis of data on child literacy and student academic achievement in reading to identify baseline and benchmark levels of literacy and early literacy skills in order to monitor progress and improvement2 and 7,,ii7 a plan to improve reading achievement among all children2 7iii7 ensures high-quality instruction1 consistent with the characteristics of effective literacy instruction and strategies1 in early learning programs and kindergarten through grade #ab programs2 and 7iv7 provides for activities designed to improve literacy achievement for children who read or write below grade level1 including such children who-- 7,i7 attend schools that are identified under section #aaaf7;c77#b72 or 7,,ii7 are counted under section #aabd7;c72 7,b7 ,providing recommendations to guide the ,state educational agency in the ,state educational agency's process of strengthening ,state literacy standards and embedding ,state literacy standards with the ,state's college and career ready academic content standards and college and career ready student academic achievement standards1 and early learning and development standards4 7,c7 ,providing recommendations to guide the ,state educational agency in the ,state educational agency's process of measuring1 assessing1 and monitoring progress in literacy at the school1 local educational agency1 and ,state levels4 7,d7 ,identifying criteria for high-quality professional development providers1 which providers may include qualified teachers within the ,state1 for the ,state educational agency and local educational agencies4 7,e7 ,advising the ,state educational agency on how to help ensure that local educational agencies and schools provide timely and appropriate data to teachers to inform and improve instruction4 7,f7 ,providing recommendations to guide the ,state educational agency in the ,state educational agency's planning process of building educators' capacity to provide high-quality comprehensive literacy instruction4 #dajf4 ,state implementation grants 7a7 ,implementation grants authorized 7#a7 ,in general ,from amounts made available under subparagraphs 7,c7 or 7,d77ii7 of section #dajd7;a77#a7 7as applicable71 the ,secretary shall award implementation grants to ,state educational agencies to enable the ,state educational agencies-- 7,a7 to implement the comprehensive literacy plan that meets the criteria in section #daje7;c77#b77;,a7 for early learning programs and kindergarten through grade #ab programs2 7,b7 to carry out ,state activities under section #dajg2 and 7,c7 to award subgrants under sections #dajh and #daji4 7#b7 ,limitation ,the ,secretary shall not award an implementation grant under this section to a ,state for any year for which the ,state has received a planning grant under section #daje4 7#c7 ,duration of grants ,an implementation grant under this section shall be awarded for a period of not more than #e years4 7#d7 ,renewals 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may renew a grant under this section for a period of not more than #b years4 7,b7 ,conditions ,in order to be eligible to have an implementation grant renewed under this paragraph1 the ,state educational agency shall demonstrate to the satisfaction of the ,secretary that1 during the project period-- 7i7 with respect to children from birth through kindergarten entry1 the ,state educational agency has collaborated with the ,state agencies that oversee child care and other early learning programs1 and has collaborated with the ,state ,advisory ,council on ,early ,childhood ,education and ,care1 to comply with the terms of the grant1 including using the funds-- 7,i7 to increase access to high-quality professional development2 7,,ii7 for developmentally appropriate curricula and teaching materials2 and 7,,iii7 for developmentally appropriate classroom-based instructional assessments and developmentally appropriate screening assessments and diagnostic assessments2 and 7ii7 with respect to children in kindergarten through grade #ab1 demonstrates that there has been significant progress in student academic achievement1 as measured by appropriate assessments1 including the assessments included in the ,state accountability system under section #aaaa7;a77#c77;,a74 7b7 ,state applications 7#a7 ,in general ,a ,state educational agency that desires to receive an implementation grant under this section shall submit an application to the ,secretary at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,secretary may require4 ,the ,state educational agency shall collaborate with the ,state agency responsible for administering early learning programs and the ,state agency responsible for administering child care programs in the ,state in writing and implementing the early learning portion of the grant application under this subsection4 7#b7 ,contents ,an application described in paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,a description of the members of the ,state literacy leadership team and a description of how the ,state educational agency has developed a comprehensive ,state literacy plan1 consistent with the requirements of section #daje7;c77#b77;,a74 7,b7 ,an implementation plan that includes a description of how the ,state educational agency will-- 7i7 carry out the ,state activities described in section #dajg2 7ii7 assist eligible entities with-- 7,i7 providing strategic and intensive comprehensive literacy instruction based on scientifically valid research for children who are reading and writing below grade level1 including through-- 7aa7 the use of multitiered systems of support2 and 7bb7 addressing the literacy needs of children with disabilities or developmental delays and ,english learners in programs serving children from birth through grade #ab2 7,,ii7 providing training to parents1 as appropriate1 so that the parents can participate in the literacy related activities described in sections #dajh and #daji to assist in the language and literacy development of their children2 7,,iii7 selecting and using reading and writing assessments2 7,,iv7 providing classroom-based instruction that is supported by one-to-one and small group work2 7,v7 using curricular materials and instructional tools1 which may include technology1 to improve instruction and literacy achievement2 7,,vi7 providing for high-quality professional development2 and 7,,vii7 using the principles of universal design for learning2 7iii7 ensure that local educational agencies in the ,state have leveraged and are effectively leveraging the resources needed to implement effective comprehensive literacy instruction1 and have the capacity to implement literacy initiatives effectively2 and 7iv7 continually coordinate and align the activities assisted under this part with reading1 writing1 and other literacy resources and programs across the ,state and locally that serve children and their families and promote comprehensive literacy instruction and learning1 including strengthening partnerships among schools1 libraries1 local youth-serving agencies1 and programs1 in order to improve literacy for all children4 7,c7 ,a description of the key data metrics1 and the performance targets for such metrics1 that will be used and reported annually under section #daaa7;b77#a71 which shall include-- 7i7 metrics established consistent with section #aaaa7;a77#c77;,a71 for children in grades #c through #ab2 and 7ii7 the relevant program metrics and performance targets that the ,state shall use to monitor the implementation of its plan under section #daaa4 7,d7 ,an assurance that the ,state educational agency1 and any eligible entity receiving a subgrant from the ,state educational agency under section #dajh or #daji1 will1 if requested1 participate in the national evaluation under section #daaj4 7,e7 ,an assurance that the ,state educational agency will use implementation grant funds for literacy programs as follows3 7i7 ,not less than #aj percent of such grant funds shall be used for ,state and local programs and activities pertaining to children from birth through kindergarten entry4 7ii7 ,not less than #cj percent of such grant funds shall be used for ,state and local programs and activities1 allocated equitably among the grades of kindergarten through grade #e4 7iii7 ,not less than #cj percent of such grant funds shall be used for ,state and local programs and activities1 allocated equitably among grades #f through #ab4 7iv7 ,not more than #aj percent of such implementation grant funds shall be used for the ,state activities described in section #dajg4 7,f7 ,an assurance that the ,state educational agency shall give priority to awarding a subgrant to an eligible entity-- 7i7 under section #dajh based on the number or percentage of children younger than the age of kindergarten entry who are-- 7,i7 served by the eligible entity2 and 7,,ii7 from families with income levels below the poverty line2 and 7ii7 under section #daji based on-- 7,i7 the number or percentage of children from birth through age #ag who are-- 7aa7 served by the eligible entity2 and 7bb7 from families with income levels below the poverty line2 and 7,,ii7 the number or percentage of children in kindergarten through grade #ab served by the eligible entity who are reading and writing below grade level according to ,state assessments4 7c7 ,approval of applications 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall evaluate ,state educational agency applications under subsection 7b7 based on the quality of the response of the applications to the application requirements under such subsection4 7#b7 ,peer review ,the ,secretary shall convene a peer review panel in accordance with section #dajd7;b7 to evaluate applications for each implementation grant awarded to a ,state educational agency under this section4 7#c7 ,early learning ,in order for a ,state educational agency's application under this section to be approved by the ,secretary1 the application shall contain an assurance that the ,state agencies responsible for administering early learning programs and services1 including the ,state agency responsible for administering child care programs1 including1 as applicable1 the ,state ,advisory ,council on ,early ,childhood ,education and ,care1 approve of and will be extensively consulted in the implementation of activities consistent with section #dajh1 with respect to the early learning portion of the application4 #dajg4 ,state activities 7a7 ,required activities ,a ,state educational agency shall use the implementation grant funds described in section #dajf7;b77#b77;,e77iv7 to carry out the activities proposed in a ,state's implementation plan under section #dajf7;b77#b77;,b71 including the following activities3 7#a7 ,in consultation with the ,state literacy leadership team1 providing technical assistance1 or engaging qualified providers to provide technical assistance1 to eligible entities to enable the eligible entities to design and implement literacy programs under section #dajh or #daji4 7#b7 ,consulting with the ,state literacy leadership team and coordinating with institutions of higher education in the ,state-- 7,a7 in order to provide recommendations to strengthen and enhance preservice courses for students preparing1 at institutions of higher education in the ,state1 to teach children from birth through grade #ab in explicit1 systematic1 and intensive instruction in evidence-based literacy methods2 and 7,b7 by following up on reviews completed by the ,state literacy leadership team with recommendations to ensure that such institutions offer courses that meet the highest standards4 7#c7 ,reviewing and updating1 in collaboration with teachers1 statewide educational and professional organizations representing teachers1 and statewide educational and professional organizations representing institutions of higher education1 ,state licensure or certification standards in the area of literacy instruction in early education through grade #ab4 7#d7 ,making publicly available1 including on the ,state educational agency's website1 information on promising instructional practices to improve child literacy achievement4 7b7 ,permissive activities ,after carrying out the activities described in subsection 7a71 a ,state educational agency may use remaining implementation grant funds described in section #dajf7;b77#b77;,e77iv7 to carry out #a or more of the following activities3 7#a7 ,training the personnel of eligible entities to use data systems to improve child literacy learning4 7#b7 ,developing literacy coach training programs and training literacy coaches4 7#c7 ,building public support among local educational agency personnel1 early learning programs1 and the community for comprehensive literacy instruction for children from birth through grade #ab4 7#d7 ,administration and evaluation of activities carried out under this part4 #dajh4 ,subgrants to eligible entities in support of birth through kindergarten entry literacy 7a7 ,subgrants 7#a7 ,in general ,a ,state educational agency1 in consultation with the ,state agencies responsible for administering early learning programs and services1 including the ,state agency responsible for administering child care programs1 including1 as applicable1 the ,state ,advisory ,council on ,early ,childhood ,education and ,care1 shall use a portion of implementation grant funds provided under subparagraph 7,c7 or 7,d77ii7 of section #dajd7;a77#a7 to award subgrants1 on a competitive basis1 to eligible entities to enable the eligible entities to support high-quality early literacy initiatives for children from birth through kindergarten entry4 7#b7 ,duration ,the term of a subgrant under this section shall be determined by the ,state educational agency awarding the subgrant4 7b7 ,sufficient size and scope ,each subgrant awarded under this section shall be of sufficient size and scope to allow the eligible entity to carry out high-quality early literacy initiatives for children from birth through kindergarten entry4 7c7 ,local applications ,an eligible entity desiring to receive a subgrant under this section shall submit an application to the ,state educational agency1 at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,state educational agency may require4 ,such application shall include a description of-- 7#a7 how the subgrant funds will be used to enhance the language and literacy development and school readiness of children1 from birth through kindergarten entry1 in early learning programs1 which shall include an analysis of data that support the proposed use of subgrant funds2 7#b7 the programs that the eligible entity proposes to assist under the subgrant1 including demographic and socioeconomic information on the children enrolled in the programs2 7#c7 a budget for the eligible entity that projects the cost of developing and implementing literacy initiatives to carry out the activities described in subsection 7e72 7#d7 how1 if the eligible entity is requesting a planning period1 which shall not exceed #a year1 the eligible entity will use that planning period to prepare for successful implementation of a plan to support the development of learning and literacy consistent with the purposes of this part2 7#e7 the literacy initiatives1 if any1 in place and how these initiatives will be coordinated and integrated with activities supported under this section2 7#f7 how the subgrant funds will be used to prepare and provide ongoing assistance to staff in the programs1 through high-quality professional development2 7#g7 how the subgrant funds will be used to provide services1 incorporate activities1 and select and use literacy instructional materials that-- 7,a7 meet the diverse developmental and linguistic needs of children1 including ,english learners and children with disabilities and developmental delays2 and 7,b7 are based on scientifically valid research on child development and learning for children from birth through kindergarten entry2 7#h7 how the subgrant funds will be used to provide screening assessments1 diagnostic assessments1 and classroom-based instructional assessments and assessments of developmental progress2 7#i7 how families and caregivers will be involved1 as appropriate1 in supporting their child's literacy development1 instruction1 and assessment2 7#aj7 how the subgrant funds will be used to help children1 particularly children experiencing difficulty with spoken and written language1 to make the transition from early childhood education programs to formal classroom instruction2 7#aa7 how the activities assisted under the subgrant will be coordinated with comprehensive literacy instruction at the kindergarten through grade #ab levels2 7#ab7 how the subgrant funds will be used-- 7,a7 to evaluate the success of the activities assisted under the subgrant in enhancing the early language and literacy development of children from birth through kindergarten entry2 and 7,b7 to evaluate data for program improvement2 and 7#ac7 such other information as the ,state educational agency may require4 7d7 ,approval of local applications ,the ,state educational agency1 in consultation with the ,state agencies responsible for administering early learning programs1 including the ,state agency responsible for administering child care programs and the ,state ,advisory ,council on ,early ,childhood ,education and ,care1 shall-- 7#a7 select applications for funding under this section based on the quality of the applications submitted1 including the relationship between literacy activities proposed and the research base or data supporting such investments1 as appropriate1 and the recommendations of-- 7,a7 the ,state literacy leadership team2 and 7,b7 other experts in the area of early literacy2 and 7#b7 place priority for funding programs based on the criteria in section #dajf7;b77#b77;,f74 7e7 ,local uses of funds 7#a7 ,in general ,an eligible entity that receives a subgrant under this section shall use the subgrant funds1 consistent with the entity's approved application under subsection 7c71 to-- 7,a7 enhance and improve early learning programs to ensure that children in such programs are provided with high-quality oral language and literature- and print-rich environments in which to develop early literacy skills2 7,b7 carry out high-quality professional development opportunities for early childhood educators1 teachers1 and instructional leaders2 7,c7 acquire1 provide training for1 and implement screening assessments1 diagnostic assessments1 and classroom-based instructional assessments2 7,d7 select1 develop1 and implement a multitier system of support2 7,e7 integrate research-based instructional materials1 activities1 tools1 and measures into the programs offered by the eligible entity to improve development of early learning language and literacy skills2 7,f7 train providers and personnel to support1 develop1 and administer high-quality early learning literacy initiatives that-- 7i7 utilize data-- 7,i7 to inform instructional design2 and 7,,ii7 to assess literacy needs2 and 7ii7 provide time and support for personnel to meet to plan comprehensive literacy instruction2 7,g7 provide family literacy services1 as appropriate1 and educate parents1 teachers1 and other caregivers about child literacy development2 7,h7 annually collect1 summarize1 and report to the ,state educational agency data-- 7i7 to document child progress in early literacy and language skills development as a result of activities carried out under this section2 7ii7 to stimulate and accelerate improvement by identifying the programs served by the eligible entity that produce significant gains in skills development2 and 7iii7 for all subgroups of children and categories of children1 including children in the subgroups described in section #aaaa7;a77#b77;,b77x71 in a manner that-- 7,i7 utilizes a variety of measures of child literacy and language skills development2 and 7,,ii7 is consistent across the ,state2 and 7,i7 coordinate the involvement of families1 early learning program staff1 principals1 other instructional leaders1 and teachers in literacy development of children served under this part4 7#b7 ,curricula and assessment materials limitation ,each eligible entity that receives a subgrant under this section shall not use more than #bj percent of the subgrant funds in the first year of subgrant funding1 and not more than #aj percent of the subgrant funds in each year thereafter1 to purchase curricula and assessment materials4 7f7 ,prohibition ,the use of assessment items and data on any assessment authorized under this section to provide rewards or sanctions for individual children1 early learning program providers1 teachers1 program directors1 or principals is prohibited4 #daji4 ,subgrants to eligible entities in support of kindergarten through grade #ab literacy 7a7 ,subgrants to local educational agencies 7#a7 ,subgrants ,a ,state educational agency shall use a portion of the implementation grant funds provided under subparagraph 7,c7 or 7,d77ii7 of section #dajd7;a77#a7 to award subgrants1 on a competitive basis1 to eligible entities to enable the eligible entities to carry out the authorized activities described in subsections 7b7 and 7c74 7#b7 ,sufficient size and scope ,a ,state educational agency shall award subgrants under this section of sufficient size and scope to allow the eligible entities to carry out high-quality literacy initiatives in each grade level for which the subgrant funds are provided4 7#c7 ,local applications ,an eligible entity desiring to receive a subgrant under this section shall submit an application to the ,state educational agency at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,state educational agency may require4 ,such application shall include1 for each school that the eligible entity identifies as participating in a subgrant program under this section1 the following information3 7,a7 ,a description of the eligible entity's capacity to identify how subgrant funds will be used to inform and improve comprehensive literacy instruction at the school4 7,b7 ,how the school1 local educational agency1 or a provider of high-quality professional development will provide ongoing high-quality professional development to all teachers1 including early childhood educators1 principals1 and other instructional leaders served by the school1 including early learning program administrators4 7,c7 ,how the school will identify children in need of literacy interventions or other support services and provide appropriate scientifically valid instructional interventions or other support services which may include extended learning time for struggling children4 7,d7 ,a budget for the school that projects the cost of developing and implementing literacy initiatives to carry out the activities described in subsections 7b7 and 7c7 as applicable4 7,e7 ,an explanation of how the school will integrate comprehensive literacy instruction into core academic subjects4 7,f7 ,a description of how the school will coordinate comprehensive literacy instruction with early learning and before- and after-school programs and activities in the area served by the local educational agency1 such as school library programs4 7,g7 ,a description of the assessments that will be used in an assessment system to improve comprehensive literacy instruction and track child literacy progress4 7,h7 ,a description of how families and caregivers will be involved in supporting their children's literacy instruction and assessment4 7,i7 ,a description of how1 if an eligible entity is requesting a planning period1 the eligible entity will use that planning period to prepare for successful implementation of a plan to support the development of learning and literacy consistent with the purposes of this part4 7,j7 ,a description of the literacy initiatives1 if any1 in place and how these initiatives will be coordinated and integrated with activities supported under this section4 7,k7 ,an assurance that the eligible entity will1 if requested1 participate in the national evaluation described in section #daaj4 7b7 ,local uses of funds for kindergarten through grade #e ,an eligible entity that receives a subgrant under this section shall use the subgrant funds to carry out the following activities pertaining to children in kindergarten through grade #e3 7#a7 ,developing and implementing a literacy plan across content areas that-- 7,a7 serves the needs of all children1 including children with disabilities and ,english learners1 especially children who are reading or writing below grade level2 7,b7 provides intensive1 supplemental1 accelerated1 and explicit intervention and support in reading and writing for children whose literacy skills are below grade level2 and 7,c7 supports activities that are provided primarily during the regular school day but which may be augmented by after-school and out-of-school time instruction4 7#b7 ,acquiring1 providing training for1 selecting1 and administering assessments1 and managing1 monitoring1 and planning instruction based on the assessment data4 7#c7 ,providing high-quality professional development opportunities for teachers1 literacy coaches1 literacy specialists1 ,english as a second language specialists 7as appropriate71 principals1 and other program staff4 7#d7 ,training principals1 specialized instructional support personnel1 and other school district personnel to support1 develop1 administer1 and evaluate high-quality kindergarten through grade #e literacy initiatives that-- 7,a7 utilize data-- 7i7 to inform instructional decisions2 and 7ii7 to assess professional development needs2 and 7,b7 provide time and support for teachers and other instructional staff to meet to plan comprehensive literacy instruction4 7#e7 ,coordinating the involvement of early learning program staff1 principals1 other instructional leaders1 teachers1 teacher literacy teams1 ,english as a second language specialists 7as appropriate71 special educators1 and school librarians in the literacy development of children served under this part4 7#f7 ,engaging families and encouraging family literacy experiences and practices to support literacy development4 7#g7 ,annually collecting1 summarizing1 and reporting to the ,state educational agency data-- 7,a7 to document and monitor for the purpose of improving practice1 improvements1 or increases in children's reading and writing pursuant to activities carried out under this section2 7,b7 to stimulate and accelerate improvement by identifying the schools that produce significant gains in literacy achievement2 and 7,c7 for all children and categories of children1 including the subgroups of children described in section #aaaa7;a77#b77;,b77x71 in a manner that utilizes a variety of measures and that is consistent across the ,state4 7c7 ,local uses of funds for grades #f through #ab ,an eligible entity that receives a subgrant under this section shall use subgrant funds to carry out the following activities pertaining to children in grades #f through #ab3 7#a7 ,developing and implementing a literacy plan described in paragraphs 7#a71 7#b71 7#c71 7#f71 and 7#g7 of subsection 7b7 for children in grades #f through #ab4 7#b7 ,training principals1 specialized instructional support personnel1 and other instructional leaders to support1 develop1 administer1 and evaluate high-quality adolescent literacy initiatives that-- 7,a7 utilize data-- 7i7 to inform instructional decisions and allow for personalization of instruction based on a child's need2 and 7ii7 to assess professional development needs2 7,b7 assess the quality of adolescent comprehensive literacy instruction in core academic subjects1 and career and technical education subjects where such career and technical education subjects provide for the integration of core academic subjects2 7,c7 provide time for teachers to meet to plan research-based adolescent comprehensive literacy instruction in core academic subjects1 and career and technical education subjects where such career and technical education subjects provide for the integration of core academic subjects2 and 7,d7 include explicit instruction in discipline-specific thinking and how to read and interpret discipline-specific text structures and features4 7#c7 ,coordinating the involvement of principals1 other instructional leaders1 teachers1 teacher literacy teams1 ,english as a second language specialists 7as appropriate71 special educators1 and school librarians in the literacy development of children served under this part4 7d7 ,allowable uses ,an eligible entity that receives a subgrant under this section may1 in addition to carrying out the activities described in subsections 7b7 and 7c71 use subgrant funds to carry out the following activities pertaining to children in kindergarten through grade #ab3 7#a7 ,providing a planning period of not more than #a year for eligible entities to establish the elements necessary for successful implementation of a literacy program for kindergarten through grade #ab4 7#b7 ,recruiting1 placing1 training1 and compensating literacy coaches4 7#c7 ,connecting out-of-school learning opportunities to in-school learning in order to improve the literacy achievement of the children4 7#d7 ,training families and caregivers to support the improvement of adolescent literacy4 7#e7 ,providing for a multitier system of support4 7#f7 ,forming a school literacy leadership team to help implement1 assess1 and identify necessary changes to the literacy initiatives in #a or more schools to ensure success4 7#g7 ,providing high-quality1 literacy-rich environments that engage children with materials and experiences at the children's reading and writing levels4 7#h7 ,providing time for teachers 7and other literacy staff1 as appropriate1 such as school librarians7 to meet to plan comprehensive literacy instruction4 7e7 ,limitation of use to certain schools ,an eligible entity receiving a subgrant under this section shall1 in distributing the subgrant funds1 provide the subgrant funds only to schools1 including public charter schools1 that have the highest percentages or numbers of children counted under section #aabd7;c74 #daaj4 ,national evaluation1 information dissemination1 and technical assistance 7a7 ,national evaluation 7#a7 ,in general ,from the amount reserved in accordance with section #ifja1 the ,secretary shall enter into a contract with an organization independent of the ,department for a #e-year national evaluation of the grant and subgrant programs assisted under this part4 ,such evaluation shall include scientifically valid research that applies rigorous and systematic procedures to obtain valid knowledge relevant to the implementation and effect of the programs4 7#b7 ,contents of evaluation ,the evaluation described in this subsection shall include an analysis of each of the following3 7,a7 ,the impact of the implementation of literacy initiatives and practices supported under this part on-- 7i7 increasing academic outcomes1 including child literacy development in reading and writing1 and speaking 7as appropriate71 grade promotion1 and graduation to the extent predictable2 7ii7 promoting the appropriate early literacy development of young children2 and 7iii7 strengthening the literacy skills of ,english learners and children with disabilities4 7,b7 ,the fidelity of implementation of core program features1 such as coherence of the program across grades1 quality of technical assistance1 ,state and local educational agency leadership1 professional development for teachers and administrators1 use of quality materials and pedagogy1 and use of assessment4 7,c7 ,the relationship between implementation of core features and children's academic outcomes4 7,d7 ,other inquiries as designated by the ,secretary1 such as-- 7i7 the core functions of literacy initiatives that have demonstrated the greatest impact on child literacy achievement1 especially among children reading below grade level2 7ii7 effective strategies to integrate ,state and local standards1 curricula1 assessments1 instruction1 materials1 and interventions to improve literacy2 7iii7 the types of literacy activities and professional development that most effectively improve the early reading1 writing1 and language skills of children from birth through kindergarten entry2 7iv7 the impact of adolescent literacy initiatives on adolescent motivation1 engagement1 and participation in adolescent literacy activities2 7v7 the relationship between children's literacy achievement and secondary school success1 including improving graduation rates2 and 7vi7 effective strategies to integrate school and public library programs to improve literacy4 7#c7 ,program improvement ,the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 provide the findings of the evaluation conducted under this section to ,state educational agencies and subgrant recipients for use in program improvement2 7,b7 make such findings publicly available1 including on the ,department's website2 and 7,c7 submit such findings to the authorizing committees4 7b7 ,information dissemination and technical assistance 7#a7 ,in general ,from amounts reserved under section #dajd7;a77#a77;,a71 the ,secretary1 in collaboration with the regional educational laboratories established under section #agd of the ,education ,sciences ,reform ,act of #bjjb1 the comprehensive centers established under section #bjc of the ,educational ,technical ,assistance ,act of #bjjb1 and the ,director of the ,national ,institute of ,child ,health and ,human ,development1 shall-- 7,a7 distribute information on-- 7i7 comprehensive literacy instruction1 including best practices and model programs identified in the evaluation2 7ii7 other inquiries designated by the ,secretary under subsection 7a77#b77;,d72 or 7iii7 other relevant ,federal studies of literacy activities2 and 7,b7 provide technical assistance in order to assist ,states and local educational agencies in improving comprehensive literacy instruction and learning4 7#b7 ,dissemination and coordination ,the ,secretary shall disseminate the information described in paragraph 7#a77;,a7 to-- 7,a7 recipients of ,federal financial assistance under this part1 the ,head ,start ,act1 the ,individuals with ,disabilities ,education ,act1 and the ,adult ,education and ,family ,literacy ,act2 and 7,b7 each ,bureau-funded school 7as defined in section #aada of the ,education ,amendments of #aigh 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #bjba774 7#c7 ,use of networks ,in carrying out this subsection1 the ,secretary shall1 to the extent practicable1 use information and dissemination networks developed and maintained through other public and private entities4 #daaa4 ,rules of construction 7a7 ,child eligibility ,nothing in this part shall be construed to prohibit children eligible for assistance under title ,i or ,,iii or children eligible for assistance under part ,b or ,c of the ,individuals with ,disabilities ,education ,act from receiving literacy instruction and intervention under this part4 7b7 ,,idea evaluation ,the screening assessments1 diagnostic assessments1 and formative assessments of reading and writing authorized under this part shall not be construed to constitute an evaluation required under part ,b or ,c of the ,individuals with ,disabilities ,education ,act1 except that assessments administered under this ,act may be used in conjunction with other assessments as part of an evaluation under part ,b or ,c of the ,individuals with ,disabilities ,education ,act1 provided that the respective evaluation requirements under part ,b or ,c of such ,act are met4 #b ,improving literacy and college and career readiness through effective school library programs #daac4 ,purpose ,the purpose of this subpart is to improve students' literacy skills and readiness for higher education and careers1 by providing students with effective school library programs4 #daad4 ,definitions ,in this subpart3 7#a7 ,effective school library program ,the term effective school library program means a school library program that-- 7,a7 is staffed by a ,state certified or licensed school librarian2 7,b7 has up-to-date books1 materials1 equipment1 and technology 7including broadband72 7,c7 includes regular collaboration between classroom teachers and school librarians to assist with development and implementation of the curriculum and other school reform efforts2 and 7,d7 supports the development of digital literacy skills4 7#b7 ,eligible entity ,the term eligible entity means-- 7,a7 a local educational agency in which not less than #bj percent of the students served by the local educational agency are from families with incomes below the poverty line2 7,b7 a local educational agency that has a percentage of low-income children that is in the highest quartile among all local educational agencies in the ,state2 or 7,c7 a consortia of local educational agencies described in subparagraph 7,a7 or 7,b74 #daae4 ,improving literacy and college and career readiness through effective school library program grants 7a7 ,grants to local educational agencies 7#a7 ,in general ,from amounts appropriated under section #c7k7 for this subpart1 the ,secretary shall award grants1 on a competitive basis1 to eligible entities to enable such entities to carry out the authorized activities described in subsection 7b74 7#b7 ,sufficient size and scope ,the ,secretary shall award grants under this section of sufficient size and scope to allow the eligible entities to carry out effective school library programs for which the grant funds are provided4 7#c7 ,distribution ,the ,secretary shall ensure that grants under this section are equitably distributed among the different geographic regions of the ,united ,states1 and among eligible entities serving urban and rural areas4 7#d7 ,duration ,a grant awarded under this section shall be for a period of #c years4 7#e7 ,local applications ,an eligible entity desiring to receive a grant under this section shall submit an application to the ,secretary at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,secretary may require4 ,such application shall include1 for each school that the eligible entity identifies as participating in a grant program under this section1 the following information3 7,a7 a needs assessment relating to the need for literacy improvement at all grade levels and the need for effective school library programs1 based on the age and condition of school library resources1 including-- 7i7 book collections2 7ii7 access to advanced technology2 7iii7 the availability of well-trained1 ,state-certified or licensed school librarians2 and 7iv7 the current level of coordination and shared planning time among school librarians and classroom teachers2 7,b7 a description of which grade spans will be served1 and an assurance that funding will be distributed to serve students in elementary1 middle1 and high schools2 7,c7 how the eligible entity will extensively involve school librarians1 teachers1 administrators1 and parents in the activities assisted under this section1 and the manner in which the eligible entity will carry out the activities described in subsection 7b7 using programs and materials that are grounded in scientifically valid research2 7,d7 the manner in which the eligible entity will effectively coordinate the funds and activities provided under this section with ,federal1 ,state1 and local funds and activities under this subpart and other literacy1 library1 technology1 and professional development funds and activities1 including those funded through the ,institute of ,museum and ,library ,services2 and 7,e7 the manner in which the eligible entity will collect and analyze data on the quality and impact of activities carried out under this section by schools served by the eligible entity4 7b7 ,local activities ,funds under this section may be used to develop and enhance effective school library programs1 which may include activities to-- 7#a7 acquire up-to-date school library resources1 including books and reading materials that-- 7,a7 are appropriate for students in all grade levels to be served and for students with special learning needs1 including students who are ,english learners2 and 7,b7 engage the interest of readers at all reading levels2 7#b7 acquire and use advanced technology1 incorporated into the curricula of the school1 to develop and enhance the digital literacy skills of students2 7#c7 facilitate ,internet links and other resource-sharing networks among schools and school libraries1 and public and academic libraries1 where possible2 7#d7 provide-- 7,a7 professional development in the acquisition of digital literacy skills and literacy instruction that is appropriate for all grades1 including the assessment of student literacy needs1 the coordination of reading and writing instruction across content areas1 and training in literacy strategies in all content areas for school librarians2 and 7,b7 activities that foster increased collaboration among school librarians1 teachers1 and administrators2 and 7#e7 provide students with access to school libraries during nonschool hours1 including the hours before and after school1 during weekends1 and during summer vacation periods4 7c7 ,supplement not supplant ,funds made available under this section shall be used to supplement1 and not supplant1 other ,federal1 ,state1 and local funds expended to carry out activities relating to library1 technology1 or professional development activities4 7d7 ,accountability and reporting ,each eligible entity that receives funds under this section for a fiscal year shall prepare and submit a report to the ,secretary regarding how the funding was used and the extent to which the availability of1 the access to1 and the use of1 up-to-date school library resources in the elementary schools and secondary schools served by the eligible entity was increased4 4 #dajc4 ,improving science1 technology1 engineering1 and math instruction and student achievement 7a7 ,redesignation ,title ,,iv 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #gaja et seq47 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating part ,b as part ,f1 and transferring such part ,f so as to follow part ,e1 as added by section #dajf2 7#b7 by striking section #dbjf2 and 7#c7 by redesignating sections #dbja1 #dbjb1 #dbjc1 #dbjd1 and #dbje1 as sections #dfja1 #dfjb1 #dfjc1 #dfjd1 and #dfje1 respectively4 7b7 ,improving science1 technology1 engineering1 and math instruction and student achievement ,title ,,iv 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #gaja et seq47 is amended by inserting after part ,a the following3 ,b ,improving science1 technology1 engineering1 and mathematics instruction and student achievement #a ,improving ,,stem instruction and student achievement #dbja4 ,purpose ,the purpose of this subpart is to improve student academic achievement in science1 technology1 engineering1 and mathematics1 including computer science1 by-- 7#a7 improving instruction in such subjects through grade #ab2 7#b7 improving student engagement in1 and increasing student access to1 such subjects2 7#c7 improving the quality and effectiveness of classroom instruction by recruiting1 training1 and supporting highly rated teachers and providing robust tools and supports for students and teachers in such subjects2 and 7#d7 closing student achievement gaps1 and preparing more students to be college and career ready in such subjects4 #dbjb4 ,definitions ,in this subpart3 7#a7 ,eligible entity ,the term eligible entity means-- 7,a7 a ,state educational agency2 or 7,b7 a ,state educational agency in partnership with #a or more ,state educational agencies4 7#b7 ,eligible subgrantee ,the term eligible subgrantee means-- 7,a7 a high-need local educational agency2 7,b7 an educational service agency serving more than #a high-need local educational agency2 7,c7 a consortium of high-need local educational agencies2 or 7,d7 an entity described in subparagraph 7,a7 or 7,c7 of paragraph 7#c7 that has signed a memorandum of agreement with an entity described in subparagraph 7,a71 7,b71 or 7,c7 of this paragraph to implement the requirements of this subpart in partnership with such entity4 7#c7 ,outside ,partner ,the term outside partner means an entity that has expertise and a demonstrated record of success in improving student learning and engagement in the identified subjects described in section #dbjd7;b77#b71 including any of the following3 7,a7 ,a nonprofit or community-based organization1 which may include a cultural organization1 such as a museum or learning center4 7,b7 ,a business4 7,c7 ,an institution of higher education4 7,d7 ,an educational service agency4 7#d7 ,state ,the term ,state means-- 7,a7 any of the #ej ,states2 7,b7 the ,district of ,columbia2 7,c7 the ,bureau of ,indian ,education2 or 7,d7 the ,commonwealth of ,puerto ,rico4 #dbjc4 ,grants2 allotments 7a7 ,reservations 7#a7 ,in ,general ,from the amounts appropriated for this part for a fiscal year1 the ,secretary shall reserve-- 7,a7 not more than #b percent to provide technical assistance to ,states under this subpart2 7,b7 not more than #e percent for ,state capacity-building grants under this subpart1 if the ,secretary is awarding such grants in accordance with paragraph 7#b72 and 7,c7 #aj percent for the ,,stem ,master ,teacher ,corps program under subpart #b4 7#b7 ,capacity-building grants 7,a7 ,in ,general ,in any year for which funding is distributed competitively1 as described in subsection 7b77#a71 the ,secretary may award #a capacity-building grant to each ,state that does not receive a grant under subsection 7b71 on a competitive basis1 to enable such ,state to become more competitive in future years4 7,b7 ,duration ,grants awarded under subparagraph 7,a7 shall be for a period of #a year4 7b7 ,competitive ,grants 7#a7 ,in ,general ,for each fiscal year for which the amount appropriated to carry out this part1 and not reserved under subsection 7a77#a71 is less than #ejj1jjj1jjj1 the ,secretary shall award grants1 on a competitive basis1 to eligible entities to enable such eligible entities to carry out the activities described in this subpart4 7#b7 ,duration ,grants awarded under this subsection shall be for a period of not more than #c years4 7#c7 ,renewal 7,a7 ,in ,general ,if an eligible entity demonstrates progress1 as measured by the metrics described in section #dbjf7;a71 the ,secretary may renew a grant for an additional #b-year period4 7,b7 ,reduced ,funding ,grant funds awarded under subparagraph 7,a7 shall be awarded at a reduced amount4 7c7 ,formula ,grants 7#a7 ,in ,general ,for each fiscal year for which the amount appropriated to carry out this part1 and not reserved under subsection 7a77#a71 is equal to or more than #ejj1jjj1jjj1 the ,secretary shall award grants to ,states1 based on the formula described in paragraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,distribution of ,funds ,the ,secretary shall allot to each ,state-- 7,a7 an amount that bears the same relationship to #ce percent of the excess amount described in paragraph 7#a7 as the number of individuals ages #e through #ag in the ,state1 as determined by the ,secretary on the basis of the most recent satisfactory data1 bears to the number of those individuals in all such ,states1 as so determined2 and 7,b7 an amount that bears the same relationship to #fe percent of the excess amount as the number of individuals ages #e through #ag from families with incomes below the poverty line1 in the ,state1 as determined by the ,secretary on the basis of the most recent satisfactory data1 bears to the number of those individuals in all such ,states1 as so determined4 7#c7 ,funding ,minimum ,no ,state receiving an allotment under this subsection may receive less than one-half of #a percent of the total amount allotted under paragraph 7#a7 for a fiscal year4 7#d7 ,puerto ,rico ,the amount allotted under paragraph 7#b7 to the ,commonwealth of ,puerto ,rico for a fiscal year may not exceed one-half of #a percent of the total amount allotted under paragraph 7#a7 for such fiscal year4 7#e7 ,reallotment of unused funds ,if a ,state does not successfully apply1 the ,secretary shall reallot the amount of the ,state's allotment to the remaining ,states in accordance with this subsection4 #dbjd4 ,applications 7a7 ,in ,general ,each eligible entity or ,state desiring a grant under this subpart1 whether through a competitive grant under section #dbjc7;b7 or through an allotment under section #dbjc7;c71 shall submit an application to the ,secretary at such time1 in such manner1 and accompanied by such information as the ,secretary may require4 7b7 ,contents ,at a minimum1 an application submitted under subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,a description of the needs1 including assets1 identified by the ,state or eligible entity1 based on a ,state analysis1 which-- 7,a7 may include results from a relevant pre-existing analysis of science1 technology1 engineering1 and mathematics education quality and outcomes in the ,state or ,states served by the eligible entity2 7,b7 shall include data for elementary school and secondary school grades1 as applicable1 to the extent that such data are available1 on-- 7i7 student achievement in science and mathematics1 including such data collected in accordance with the requirements of section #aaaa7;a77#c77;,a71 and student achievement in technology and engineering2 7ii7 science1 technology1 engineering1 and mathematics teacher evaluations2 7iii7 student access to mathematics and science courses needed to enroll in credit-bearing coursework at institutions of higher education in the ,state or ,states served by the eligible entity2 7iv7 access to science1 technology1 engineering1 and mathematics courses for students through grade #ab who-- 7,i7 are eligible to receive a free or reduced priced lunch under the ,richard ,b4 ,russell ,national ,school ,lunch ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agea et seq472 or 7,,ii7 come from families with an income that is below the poverty line2 7v7 student achievement gaps in science1 technology1 engineering1 and mathematics subjects2 7vi7 the percentage of students who successfully-- 7,i7 complete ,advanced ,placement or ,international ,baccalaureate courses in science1 technology1 engineering1 and mathematics subjects2 or 7,,ii7 complete rigorous1 credit-bearing postsecondary education courses in science1 technology1 engineering1 and mathematics subjects2 7vii7 the information collected under section #aaaa7;d77#c77;,b77viii77,,iii72 7viii7 available instructional systems and supports1 such as curricula1 instructional materials1 professional development1 teacher evaluation systems1 and assessments2 7ix7 science1 technology1 engineering1 and mathematics teacher qualifications2 and 7x7 teacher shortages and teacher distribution among local educational agencies and schools in science1 technology1 engineering1 and mathematics subjects2 7,c7 shall include labor market information regarding the industry and business workforce needs within the eligible entity2 7,d7 shall include an analysis of the quality of pre-service preparation at all public institutions of higher education 7including alternative pathways to teacher licensure or certification7 for individuals preparing to teach science1 technology1 engineering1 and mathematics subjects in a preschool1 elementary school1 or secondary school in the ,state2 and 7,e7 shall include an analysis of the implementation of any multi-tiered systems of support that have been employed in the ,state or ,states served by the eligible entity to address the learning needs of students in any science1 technology1 engineering1 and mathematics subjects4 7#b7 ,an identification of the specific science1 technology1 engineering1 and mathematics subjects that the ,state or eligible entity will address through the activities described in section #dbje1 consistent with the needs identified under paragraph 7#a7 7referred to in this subpart as identified subjects74 7#c7 ,a description1 in a manner that addresses any needs identified under paragraph 7#a71 of-- 7,a7 how grant funds will be used by the ,state or eligible entity to improve instruction in identified subjects using evidence-based programs of instruction that are aligned with the college and career ready standards and academic assessments under paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 of section #aaaa7;a72 7,b7 how grant funds will be used to support subgrantees and other high-need local educational agencies in the employment of multi-tiered systems of support to provide early intervening services1 as described in section #fac7;a77#d77;,a77ii7 of the ,individuals with ,disabilities ,education ,act1 and to increase student achievement in identified subjects2 7,c7 the process that the ,state or eligible entity will use for awarding subgrants1 including how relevant stakeholders will be involved2 7,d7 how the ,state's or eligible entity's activities and subgrants will be coordinated with other ,federal1 ,state1 and local programs and activities1 including career and technical education programs authorized under the ,carl ,d4 ,perkins ,career and ,technical ,education ,act of #bjjf 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #bcja et seq472 7,e7 the technical assistance that the ,state or eligible entity will provide to subgrantees to support the activities undertaken by the subgrantees2 7,f7 how the ,state or eligible entity will evaluate the activities funded1 both at the ,state and subgrantee level1 with funds provided under this subpart1 and in a manner consistent with any evaluation activities carried out by the ,institute of ,education ,sciences under section #dbjg1 or the ,national ,science ,foundation2 7,g7 how the ,state or eligible entity will allocate funds in a manner that will provide services to both elementary schools and secondary schools2 7,h7 how the ,state or eligible entity will provide targeted support to improve instruction in high-need local educational agencies and high-need schools2 7,i7 how the ,state or eligible entity's proposed project will ensure an increase in access for students who are members of groups underrepresented in science1 technology1 engineering1 and mathematics subject fields to high-quality courses in #a or more of the identified subjects2 and 7,j7 how the ,state or eligible entity will continue to involve stakeholders in education reform efforts related to science1 technology1 engineering1 and mathematics instruction4 7#d7 ,assurances that the ,state or eligible entity will monitor implementation of approved subgrantee plans4 7c7 ,additional ,funding ,a ,state or eligible entity that submits a request to use the additional ,state activities reservation described in section #dbje7;d77#b71 shall provide1 in a manner that addresses the needs identified under subsection 7b77#a71 a description of the activities that the eligible entity will carry out with such funds1 consistent with section #dbje4 #dbje4 ,authorized activities 7a7 ,required activities ,each ,state or eligible entity that receives a grant under this subpart shall use the grant funds to carry out each of the following activities3 7#a7 ,increasing access for students through grade #ab who are members of groups underrepresented in science1 technology1 engineering1 and mathematics subject fields to high-quality courses in the identified subjects4 7#b7 ,implementing evidence-based programs of instruction based on high-quality standards and assessments in the identified subjects4 7#c7 ,providing professional development and other comprehensive systems of support for teachers and school leaders to promote high-quality instruction and instructional leadership in the identified subjects4 7#d7 ,providing technical assistance to subgrantees and other high-need schools and local educational agencies in order to improve student achievement and narrow achievement gaps in identified subjects1 including through-- 7,a7 the development and implementation of multi-tiered systems of support2 and 7,b7 the development of curriculum or instructional materials consistent with the principals of universal design for learning1 as defined in section #ajc of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife4 7b7 ,permissible activities ,each ,state or eligible entity that receives a grant under this subpart may use the grant funds to carry out #a or more of the following activities3 7#a7 ,recruiting qualified teachers and instructional leaders who are trained in identified subjects1 including teachers who have transitioned into the teaching profession from a career in science1 technology1 engineering1 and mathematics fields4 7#b7 ,providing induction and mentoring services to new teachers in identified subjects4 7#c7 ,developing instructional supports1 such as curricula and assessments1 which shall be evidence-based and aligned with ,state college and career ready academic content standards under section #aaaa7;a77#a71 and may include ,internet-based curricula and ,internet-based instructional supports4 7#d7 ,implementing an interdisciplinary approach1 by integrating instruction in #a or more science1 technology1 engineering1 and mathematics subjects with reading1 ,english language arts1 or instruction in other core academic subjects and noncore academic subjects4 7c7 ,subgrants 7#a7 ,in ,general ,each ,state or eligible entity that receives a grant under this section shall award subgrants1 on a competitive basis1 to eligible subgrantees4 7#b7 ,minimum ,subgrant ,a ,state or eligible entity shall award subgrants under this subsection that are of sufficient size and scope to support high-quality1 evidence-based1 effective programs that are consistent with the purpose of this subpart4 7#c7 ,subgrantee ,application 7,a7 ,in ,general ,each eligible subgrantee desiring a subgrant under this subsection shall submit an application to the ,state or eligible entity at such time1 in such manner1 and accompanied by such information as the ,state or eligible entity may require4 7,b7 ,contents of ,subgrantee ,application ,at a minimum1 the application described in subparagraph 7,a7 shall include the following3 7i7 ,a description of the activities that the eligible subgrantee will carry out1 and how such activities will improve teaching and student academic achievement in the identified subjects1 in a manner consistent with scientifically valid research4 7ii7 ,a description of how the eligible subgrantee will use funds provided under this subsection to serve students and teachers in high-need schools4 7iii7 ,a description of how funds provided under this subsection will be coordinated with other ,federal1 ,state1 and local programs and activities1 including career and technical education programs authorized under the ,carl ,d4 ,perkins ,career and ,technical ,education ,act of #bjjf 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #bcja et seq474 7iv7 ,if the eligible subgrantee is working with outside partners1 a description of how such outside partners will be involved in improving instruction and increasing access to high-quality learning experiences in the identified subjects4 7#d7 ,subgrantee ,use of ,funds 7,a7 ,required ,use of ,funds ,each subgrantee under this subsection shall use the subgrant funds to carry out activities for students through grade #ab1 consistent with the activities described in the subgrantee's application1 which shall include-- 7i7 high-quality teacher and instructional leader recruitment1 support1 and evaluation in the identified subjects2 7ii7 professional development1 which may include development and support for instructional coaches1 to enable teachers and instructional leaders to increase student achievement in identified subjects1 through-- 7,i7 implementation of classroom assessments2 and 7,,ii7 differentiation of instruction in identified subjects for all students1 including for students who are children with disabilities and students who are ,english learners2 7iii7 activities to-- 7,i7 improve the content knowledge of teachers2 and 7,,ii7 facilitate professional collaboration1 which may include providing time for such collaborations2 7iv7 the development1 adoption1 and improvement of high-quality curricula and instructional supports that-- 7,i7 are aligned with ,state college and career ready academic content standards under section #aaaa7;a77#a72 and 7,,ii7 the eligible subgrantee will use to improve student academic achievement in identified subjects2 7v7 the development or improvement1 and implementation1 of multi-tiered systems of support to provide early intervening services and to increase student achievement in #a or more of the identified subjects2 and 7vi7 integrating instruction in the identified subjects with instruction in reading1 ,english language arts1 or other core and noncore academic subjects4 7,b7 ,allowable ,use of ,funds ,in addition to the required activities described in subparagraph 7,a71 each eligible subgrantee that receives a subgrant under this subsection1 may also use the subgrant funds to-- 7i7 support the participation of low-income students in nonprofit competitions related to science1 technology1 engineering1 and mathematics subjects 7such as robotics1 science research1 invention1 mathematics1 computer science1 and technology competitions72 and 7ii7 broaden secondary school students' access to1 and interest in1 careers that require academic preparation in #a or more identified subjects4 7,c7 ,limitation ,each subgrantee that receives a subgrant under this subsection shall not expend more than #ae percent of the subgrant funds on the activities described in subparagraph 7,b74 7,d7 ,matching funds ,a ,state or eligible entity shall require an eligible subgrantee receiving a subgrant under this subsection to demonstrate that such subgrantee has obtained a commitment from #a or more outside partners to match1 using non-,federal funds or in-kind contributions1 not less than #ae percent of the amount of subgrant funds4 ,in the case of significant financial hardship1 an eligible subgrantee may apply to the ,state or eligible entity for1 and the ,state or eligible entity may grant1 a waiver of a portion of the minimum matching funds requirement4 7d7 ,state ,activities 7#a7 ,in ,general ,each ,state or eligible entity that receives a grant under this subpart may use not more than #e percent of grant funds for-- 7,a7 administrative costs2 7,b7 monitoring the implementation of subgrants2 7,c7 providing technical assistance to subgrantees2 and 7,d7 evaluating subgrants in coordination with the evaluation described in section #dbjg4 7#b7 ,reservation ,each ,state or eligible entity that receives a grant under this subpart may submit a request to the ,secretary to reserve not more than #ae percent of grant funds1 inclusive of the amount described in paragraph 7#a71 for additional ,state activities1 consistent with subsections 7a7 and 7b74 #dbjf4 ,performance metrics2 report 7a7 ,establishment of ,performance ,metrics ,the ,secretary1 acting through the ,director of the ,institute of ,education ,sciences1 shall establish performance metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of the activities carried out under this subpart4 7b7 ,annual ,report ,each ,state or eligible entity that receives a grant under this subpart shall prepare and submit an annual report to the ,secretary1 which shall include information relevant to the performance metrics described in subsection 7a74 #dbjg4 ,evaluation ,from the amount reserved in accordance with section #ifja1 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 acting through the ,director of the ,institute of ,education ,sciences1 and in consultation with the ,director of the ,national ,science ,foundation-- 7,a7 evaluate the implementation and impact of the activities supported under this subpart1 including progress measured by the metrics established under section #dbjf7;a72 and 7,b7 identify best practices to improve instruction in science1 technology1 engineering1 and mathematics subjects2 and 7#b7 disseminate1 in consultation with the ,national ,science ,foundation1 research on best practices to improve instruction in science1 technology1 engineering1 and mathematics subjects4 #dbjh4 ,supplement not supplant ,funds received under this subpart shall be used to supplement1 and not supplant1 funds that would otherwise be used for activities authorized under this subpart4 #dbji4 ,maintenance of effort ,a ,state that receives funds under this subpart for a fiscal year shall maintain the fiscal effort provided by the ,state for the subjects supported by the funds under this part at a level equal to or greater than the level of such fiscal effort for the preceding fiscal year4 #b ,,stem ,master ,teacher ,corps ,program #dbba4 ,purpose ,the purpose of this subpart is to establish a ,,stem ,master ,teacher ,corps program that-- 7#a7 elevates the status of the ,,stem teaching profession by recognizing and rewarding outstanding ,,stem teachers2 7#b7 attracts and retains effective ,,stem teachers1 particularly in high-need schools1 by offering them additional compensation1 instructional resources1 and instructional leadership roles2 and 7#c7 creates a network of outstanding ,,stem teacher-leaders who will-- 7,a7 share best practices and resources2 7,b7 take on leadership responsibilities in their schools1 districts1 ,states 7if part of the participating area71 or consortia with the authority to provide professional support to their ,,stem colleagues not participating in the ,,stem ,master ,teacher ,corps2 7,c7 aid in the development and retention of beginning teachers by serving as their role models and providing them with instructional support2 and 7,d7 inform the development of ,,stem education policy4 #dbbb4 ,definitions ,in this subpart3 7#a7 ,eligible entity ,the term eligible entity means a consortium of high-need local educational agencies or #a or more ,state educational agencies1 acting in partnership with #a or more-- 7,a7 institutions of higher education2 or 7,b7 nonprofit organizations with a demonstrated record of success in preparing or improving the effectiveness of ,,stem teachers4 7#b7 ,participating area ,the term participating area means-- 7,a7 in the case of an eligible entity that includes a ,state educational agency or consortium of ,state educational agencies1 the ,state or ,states2 or 7,b7 in the case of an eligible entity that includes a consortium of local educational agencies1 the area served by such agencies4 7#c7 ,rural school ,the term rural school means a public school-- 7,a7 designated with a school locale code of ,distant ,town1 ,remote ,town1 ,fringe ,rural1 ,distant ,rural1 or ,remote ,rural2 and 7,b7 served by a local educational agency in which not less than two-thirds of the students served by the agency attend a school designated with #a of the school locale codes listed in subparagraph 7,a74 7#d7 ,,stem ,the term ,,stem means science1 technology1 engineering1 and mathematics1 including computer science4 #dbbc4 ,,stem ,master ,teacher ,corps ,program 7a7 ,in general 7#a7 ,grants authorized ,from the amount reserved under section #dbjc7;a77#a77;,c71 the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,director of the ,national ,science ,foundation and the heads of other appropriate ,federal agencies1 as determined by the ,secretary1 shall establish a ,,stem ,master ,teacher ,corps program by awarding1 on a competitive basis1 #a or more grants of not less than #ae1jjj1jjj each to eligible entities to enable the eligible entities to establish the program1 in accordance with section #dbbe4 7#b7 ,planning grants ,the ,secretary may award planning grants to eligible entities to enable the entities to make plans to establish the program1 in accordance with section #dbbe4 7b7 ,duration of grant 7#a7 ,in general ,a grant awarded under this subpart shall be for a period of not more than #e years4 7#b7 ,review ,the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 review1 #c years after an eligible entity is awarded a grant under this subpart1 the performance of the entity during the #c-year period2 and 7,b7 fund the remaining grant period for such entity if the ,secretary determines1 based on such review1 that the entity is achieving satisfactory results4 7c7 ,matching requirement 7#a7 ,in general ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 an eligible entity that receives a grant under this subpart shall provide1 from non-,federal sources1 an amount equal to not less than #ej percent of the amount of the grant1 which may be provided in cash or in-kind1 to carry out the activities supported by the grant4 7#b7 ,exception 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may waive the #ej percent matching requirement under paragraph 7#a7 for an eligible entity that the ,secretary determines is unable to meet such requirement4 ,the ,secretary shall set a matching requirement for such eligible entities according to the sliding scale described in subparagraph 7,b74 7,b7 ,sliding scale ,the amount of a match under subparagraph 7,a7 shall be established based on a sliding fee scale that takes into account-- 7i7 the relative poverty of the population to be targeted by the eligible entity2 and 7ii7 the ability of the eligible entity to obtain such matching funds4 7#c7 ,consideration ,the ,secretary shall not consider an eligible entity's ability to match funds when determining which eligible entities will receive grant awards under this subpart4 #dbbd4 ,application 7a7 ,in general ,an eligible entity desiring a grant under this subpart shall submit an application to the ,secretary at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,secretary may require4 7b7 ,contents ,an application submitted under this section shall include-- 7#a7 a description of the ,,stem ,master ,teacher ,corps program that the eligible entity intends to carry out1 including the number of ,corps members the entity intends to select1 the intended distribution of subjects and grade levels taught1 the geographic and economic characteristics of the local educational agencies that are part of the participating area1 such as the rural-urban continuum codes and proportion of high-need schools served1 and the type of activities proposed for recruitment of ,corps members2 7#b7 a description of the roles and responsibilities that each participating local educational agency1 ,state1 institution of higher education1 or nonprofit organization1 as applicable1 will have2 7#c7 a demonstration that the entity has sufficient capacity to carry out the activities described in section #dbbe2 7#d7 a description of the member selection process and criteria that the applicant will use to select members of the ,,stem ,master ,teacher ,corps1 in accordance with section #dbbe7;b72 7#e7 a description of how the eligible entity intends to facilitate networking and sharing of best practices and educational resources relating to ,,stem education among ,corps members1 particularly at rural schools1 if applicable1 and make a selection of these best practices and resources more widely available to other teachers and the ,,stem educational community1 including through electronic means2 7#f7 a demonstration that the entity has a clear plan for-- 7,a7 offering research-based professional development to ,corps members1 including training on instructional leadership1 mentoring1 engaging and effectively teaching historically underachieving or underrepresented groups in ,,stem fields1 such as girls1 minorities1 low-income students1 ,english learners1 and students with disabilities1 and effective ,,stem teaching methods1 such as incorporating hands-on ,,stem projects into their lesson plans2 and 7,b7 tracking the effectiveness of such professional development2 7#g7 a demonstration that the entity has a clear plan for evaluating the impact of the professional support provided by ,,stem ,master ,teacher ,corps members to other teachers in their school1 district1 ,state 7if part of the participating area71 or consortium2 7#h7 a description of how the local educational agencies and schools served by the eligible entity intend to align ,,stem ,master ,teacher ,corps members' duties with school systems and activities already in place1 if applicable1 such as professional development and mentoring2 7#i7 an explanation of how ,,stem ,master ,teacher ,corps members will be afforded the time1 authority1 and resources to fulfill requirements under the program1 and how other teachers will be afforded the time to receive professional support from ,corps members2 7#aj7 a demonstration that the entity has a clear plan for oversight to ensure that ,,stem ,master ,teacher ,corps members carry out the responsibilities described in section #dbbe7;c7 to the fullest extent practicable1 and a description of the actions to be taken if a member does not carry out such responsibilities2 and 7#aa7 a description of how the grant funds will be financially managed4 7c7 ,criteria for awarding grants 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall award grants under this subpart on the basis of merit considering1 at a minimum1 the following3 7,a7 ,the extent to which the local educational agencies that are part of the eligible entity are committed to integrating the program into existing school structures1 policies1 operations1 and budgets1 such as by enabling ,,stem ,master ,teacher ,corps members to take on leadership roles in their schools1 districts1 ,states1 if part of the participating area1 or consortia1 in addition to their classroom duties1 including assisting in the development and implementation of professional development activities and driving the instructional program of the school4 7,b7 ,the quality of the proposed professional development1 teacher leadership and mentorship activities1 and networking opportunities4 7,c7 ,demonstration that the local educational agencies and schools they serve have removed barriers to full participation in the program1 including affording ,corps members and the teachers they mentor the time to participate in activities required by the program4 7,d7 ,the number and quality of the individuals that will be served by the program4 7,e7 ,the capacity of the eligible entity to effectively carry out the program4 7#b7 ,priority ,in awarding grants under this subpart1 the ,secretary shall give priority to-- 7,a7 eligible entities that intend to include large numbers of teachers in the ,,stem ,master ,teacher ,corps2 and 7,b7 eligible entities that intend to include rural schools1 particularly high-need rural schools1 in the participating area to be served4 #dbbe4 ,required use of funds 7a7 ,in general ,an eligible entity receiving a grant under this subpart shall use grant funds to-- 7#a7 administer the selection of teachers for membership in the ,,stem ,master ,teacher ,corps1 in accordance with the requirements of subsection 7b72 7#b7 provide compensation to each public school teacher who is selected and serves as a member of the ,,stem ,master ,teacher ,corps1 in recognition of the teacher's teaching accomplishments1 leadership1 and increased responsibilities1 which amount shall-- 7,a7 supplement1 and not supplant1 the teacher's base salary2 and 7,b7 be equal to-- 7i7 in the case of a teacher who teaches at a high-need public school1 including a high-need charter school1 #ae1jjj per year for each year the teacher serves as a member of the ,corps2 and 7ii7 in the case of a teacher who teaches at a public school1 including a charter school1 that is not a high-need school1 #e1jjj per year for each year the teacher serves as a member of the ,corps2 7#c7 provide research-based professional development activities for members of the ,,stem ,master ,teacher ,corps1 as described in section #dbbd7;b77#f71 and track the effectiveness of such professional development in order to determine whether to alter professional development activities2 7#d7 provide discretionary resources for ,,stem ,master ,teacher ,corps members at high-need public schools to use in their classrooms and schools1 including for after school activities to enrich ,,stem education and for equipment and technology to facilitate long distance networking1 mentoring1 and sharing of best practices2 7#e7 assist in coordinating instructional leadership roles for ,,stem ,master ,teacher ,corps members and mentoring relationships between ,,stem ,master ,teacher ,corps members and other teachers in the same school1 school district1 ,state1 if part of the participating area1 or consortium in which the ,corps members serve as instructional leaders2 7#f7 facilitate efforts by ,,stem ,master ,teacher ,corps members to inform ,,stem education policy at the national1 ,state1 and local levels2 7#g7 help defray costs associated with affording ,,stem ,master ,teacher ,corps members the time to fulfill their duties as ,corps members2 and 7#h7 support other activities that advance the purpose of this subpart4 7b7 ,selecting ,members of the ,,stem ,master ,teacher ,corps 7#a7 ,selection criteria for corps members ,the eligible entity shall select1 as members of the ,,stem ,master ,teacher ,corps1 exemplary ,,stem teachers at the elementary school and secondary school levels who teach in the participating area1 which may also include special education teachers and teachers of ,english learners who teach a ,,stem subject4 ,in selecting the members1 the eligible entity shall-- 7,a7 make decisions based on the teacher's-- 7i7 ability to improve student academic achievement in the ,,stem fields1 as demonstrated by1 if applicable1 student academic growth in such fields2 7ii7 ability to enhance student engagement in such fields2 7iii7 record of leadership in the teacher's school and involvement in professional and outreach activities2 7iv7 record of teaching students not on grade level or not making sufficient growth to graduate college and career ready2 and 7v7 demonstrated ability to facilitate student academic achievement growth with the students described in clause 7iv71 where such measures are available2 and 7,b7 evaluate the teacher's ability and record based on multiple measures1 such as-- 7i7 teacher evaluations of pedagogical skills2 7ii7 an assessment of content knowledge2 7iii7 the performance and improvement of the teacher's students on tests2 7iv7 demonstration of practical professional experience in the teacher's discipline1 such as having worked in industry or research2 7v7 involvement in ,,stem discipline professional societies2 7vi7 ,,stem outreach and community involvement2 and 7vii7 certification by the ,national ,board for ,professional ,teaching ,standards1 or other equivalently rigorous1 performance-based1 peer-reviewed certification1 as a high-performing teacher4 7#b7 ,overall corps membership requirements ,an eligible entity receiving a grant under this subpart shall ensure that-- 7,a7 not more than #e percent of the ,,stem teachers who teach in the participating area are members of the ,corps2 7,b7 not less than #ge percent of the ,,stem ,master ,teacher ,corps members are teachers at high-need schools2 7,c7 the proportion of ,,stem ,master ,teacher ,corps members in the participating area who teach at rural high-need schools is not less than the proportion of all teachers who teach at rural high-need schools in the participating area2 7,d7 there are multiple cohorts of ,,stem ,master ,teacher ,corps members2 and 7,e7 the ,,stem ,master ,teacher ,corps includes teachers from each of science1 technology1 engineering1 and mathematics1 if teachers from each of these disciplines meeting the standards of ,corps membership are available in the participating area and may include teachers of career and technical education4 7#c7 ,participation of private school teachers ,an eligible entity may select ,,stem teachers who teach at private schools in the participating area to be members of the ,,stem ,master ,teacher ,corps1 except that-- 7,a7 not more than #e percent of teachers selected as ,,stem ,master ,teacher ,corps members shall be teachers at private schools2 and 7,b7 private school teachers shall not be eligible for compensation described in subsection 7a77#b71 discretionary resource funds described in subsection 7a77#d71 or for defrayment funds described in subsection 7a77#g74 7c7 ,corps member requirements ,each teacher selected to be a member of the ,,stem ,master ,teacher ,corps who wishes to join the ,corps shall enter into an agreement with the eligible entity1 under which the teacher shall1 as a condition of receiving the compensation described in subsection 7a77#b7 and the discretionary resources described in subsection 7a77#d71 agree to carry out the responsibilities of a master teacher as required by the eligible entity1 including-- 7#a7 participating in professional development activities offered by the program2 7#b7 networking and sharing best practices and educational resources with other members of the ,,stem ,master ,teacher ,corps2 and 7#c7 contributing to the professional development of the teacher's colleagues1 which may include providing school-based professional support to other ,,stem teachers through regular weekly professional development sessions and individual coaching1 where possible1 leading professional learning communities1 and taking on other instructional leadership roles in the teacher's school1 district1 ,state1 if part of the participating area1 or consortium4 7d7 ,collection for ,noncompliance 7#a7 ,monitoring compliance ,each eligible entity that receives a grant under this subpart shall monitor whether each teacher the entity selects to be a member of the ,,stem ,master ,teacher ,corps is in compliance with the ,corps member requirements described in subsection 7c74 7#b7 ,collection of repayment 7,a7 ,in general ,a teacher selected to be a member of the ,,stem ,master ,teacher ,corps shall repay the additional compensation provided for a school year described in subsection 7a77#b7 to the eligible entity if-- 7i7 the entity finds the teacher not in compliance with the ,corps member requirements described in subsection 7c7 and the entity determines the teacher should no longer be a member of the ,corps for such year2 or 7ii7 the teacher withdraws during such year from membership in the ,corps without an accepted excuse1 as determined by the eligible entity4 7,b7 ,compensation returned to the ,treasury 7i7 ,in general ,except as provided in clause 7ii71 an eligible entity that receives repaid compensation under subparagraph 7,a7 shall return such compensation to the ,united ,states ,treasury4 7ii7 ,administrative costs ,an eligible entity that receives repaid compensation under subparagraph 7,a7 may retain a percentage1 determined by the ,secretary1 of such repayment to defray administrative costs associated with the collection4 #dbbf4 ,performance metrics2 report 7a7 ,establishment of performance metrics ,the ,secretary1 acting through the ,director of the ,institute of ,education ,sciences1 shall establish performance metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of the activities carried out under this subpart4 7b7 ,annual report ,each eligible entity that receives a grant under this subpart shall prepare and submit an annual report to the ,secretary1 which shall include information relevant to the performance metrics described in subsection 7a74 #dbbg4 ,supplement not supplant ,funds received under this subpart shall be used to supplement1 and not supplant1 funds that would otherwise be used for activities authorized under this subpart4 #dbbh4 ,evaluation ,from the amount reserved in accordance with section #ifja1 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 acting through the ,director of the ,institute of ,education ,sciences1 and in consultation with the ,director of the ,national ,science ,foundation-- 7,a7 evaluate the implementation and impact of the activities supported under this subpart1 with regard to the program's success in achieving the purpose described in section #dbba2 7,b7 identify optimal strategies for the design1 implementation1 and continuing development of the ,,stem ,master ,teacher ,corps program2 and 7,c7 identify best practices for developing1 supporting1 and retaining ,,stem teachers based on lessons learned from the ,,stem ,master ,teacher ,corps program2 and 7#b7 disseminate findings from the evaluation conducted under paragraph 7#a7 to the ,,stem education field and make the findings publicly available4 4 #dajd4 ,increasing access to a well-rounded education ,title ,,iv 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #gaja et seq47 is amended by inserting after part ,b1 as added by section #dajc of this ,act1 the following3 ,c ,increasing access to a well-rounded education and financial literacy #a ,increasing access to a well-rounded education #dcja4 ,purpose ,the purpose of this subpart is to improve the academic achievement of low-income students by giving students increased access to high-quality instruction for a well-rounded education4 #dcjb4 ,definitions ,in this subpart3 7#a7 ,covered subjects ,the term covered subjects means any of the following academic subjects3 7,a7 ,arts4 7,b7 ,civics and government4 7,c7 ,economics4 7,d7 ,environmental education4 7,e7 ,financial literacy4 7,f7 ,foreign languages4 7,g7 ,geography4 7,h7 ,health education4 7,i7 ,history4 7,j7 ,music4 7,k7 ,physical education4 7,l7 ,social studies4 7#b7 ,eligible entity ,the term eligible entity means a ,state educational agency in partnership with-- 7,a7 a nonprofit organization with a demonstrated record of success in improving student achievement in #a or more covered subjects2 7,b7 an institution of higher education2 7,c7 a local educational agency2 7,d7 an educational service agency2 or 7,e7 #a or more other ,state educational agencies4 7#c7 ,eligible subgrantee ,the term eligible subgrantee means-- 7,a7 a high-need local educational agency2 7,b7 an educational service agency serving more than #a high-need local educational agency2 or 7,c7 a consortium of high-need local educational agencies4 7#d7 ,low-income student ,the term low-income student means a student-- 7,a7 from a family with an income below the poverty line2 or 7,b7 who is eligible for free or reduced-price lunch under the ,richard ,b4 ,russell ,national ,school ,lunch ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agea et seq474 #dcjc4 ,grant program 7a7 ,grants to eligible entities ,from amounts appropriated to carry out this subpart for a fiscal year1 and not reserved in accordance with section #ifja1 the ,secretary shall make grants to eligible entities to enable the eligible entities to carry out the activities described in subsection 7e74 7b7 ,duration ,a grant under this section shall be for a period of not more than #e years4 7c7 ,payments 7#a7 ,contingent ,payments ,after the third year of a grant under this section1 the ,secretary shall make continued funding under the grant contingent upon the eligible entity's progress toward reaching the goals established under the metrics described in subsection 7h77#a74 7#b7 ,formula 7,a7 ,distribution ,trigger 7i7 ,amount to ,trigger ,formula ,if the amount of funds appropriated to carry out this subpart for a fiscal year equals or exceeds #ejj1jjj1jjj1 then the ,secretary shall award grants to eligible entities based on the formula described under subparagraph 7,b74 7ii7 ,amount to ,trigger ,competitive ,grant ,process ,if the funds appropriated to carry out this subpart for a fiscal year are less than #ejj1jjj1jjj1 then the ,secretary shall award grants to eligible entities on a competitive basis4 7,b7 ,formula ,from funds made available to carry out this subpart for a fiscal year1 and not reserved in accordance with section #ifja1 the ,secretary shall allot to each eligible entity having an application approved under subparagraph 7,c7-- 7i7 an amount that bears the same relationship to #hj percent of the remainder as the number of individuals ages #e through #ag from families with incomes below the poverty line1 in the ,state1 as determined by the ,secretary on the basis of the most recent satisfactory data1 bears to the number of those individuals in all ,states that have an application approved under such subparagraph2 and 7ii7 an amount that bears the same relationship to #bj percent of the remainder as the number of individuals ages #e to #ag in the ,state1 as determined by the ,secretary on the basis of the most recent satisfactory data1 bears to the number of those individuals in all ,states that have an application approved under such subparagraph4 7,c7 ,exceptions 7i7 ,minimum ,grant ,amount ,subject to clause 7ii71 no ,state receiving an allotment under subparagraph 7,b7 may receive less than #a percent of the total amount allotted under such subparagraph4 7ii7 ,puerto ,rico ,the percentage of the amount allotted under subparagraph 7,b7 that is allotted to the ,commonwealth of ,puerto ,rico for a fiscal year may not exceed the amount under clause 7i74 7,d7 ,peer ,review ,requirements ,the ,secretary shall establish a peer review process to ensure that applications submitted for formula funding1 as described in subparagraph 7,b71 are of high quality and meet the requirements and purposes of this subpart4 7d7 ,application 7#a7 ,in general ,each eligible entity desiring a grant under this section shall submit an application to the ,secretary at such time1 in such manner1 and accompanied by such information as the ,secretary may require4 7#b7 ,contents ,the application shall1 at a minimum-- 7,a7 describe the needs identified by the eligible entity1 based on the eligible entity's analysis of-- 7i7 student access to1 and quality of instruction in1 covered subjects1 including a comparison of such access and quality between low-income and non-low-income students in the ,state served by the eligible entity2 7ii7 the capacity of high-need local educational agencies in such ,state to deliver high-quality instruction in covered subjects1 including an analysis of instructional supports1 curricula1 professional growth and improvement systems1 and teacher qualifications1 effectiveness1 knowledge1 and skills2 7iii7 the capacity of the eligible entity to provide local educational agencies with the support1 including professional development and technical assistance1 needed to deliver high-quality instruction and develop curricula in covered subjects2 and 7iv7 standards1 assessments1 curricula1 accommodations1 and other supports used in such ,state in covered subjects2 7,b7 identify the covered subjects that the eligible entity will address through the activities described in subsection 7e71 consistent with the needs identified in subparagraph 7,a72 7,c7 describe1 in a manner that addresses the needs identified in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7i7 how access to high-quality courses in the subjects identified in subparagraph 7,b7 will be increased for low-income students in such ,state2 7ii7 how the knowledge and skills of teachers will be evaluated and improved so that such teachers will deliver high-quality instruction in such subjects2 7iii7 how the eligible entity will provide assistance to high-need local educational agencies to improve student access to1 and achievement in1 the subjects identified in subparagraph 7,b71 including through principal training2 and 7iv7 how the eligible entity will ensure that all activities funded through a grant awarded under this section are evidence-based2 7,d7 describe how activities funded through a grant awarded under this section will be aligned with other ,federal1 ,state1 and local funding1 programs1 and strategies1 as appropriate2 and 7,e7 if applicable1 describe the eligible entity's plan for disbursing funds to eligible subgrantees to implement the activities described in subsection 7e74 7#c7 ,competitive priority ,if grants are awarded competitively1 consistent with subsection 7c77#b77;,a77ii71 the ,secretary shall give priority to applications from eligible entities that-- 7,a7 include in the application a plan to implement an interdisciplinary approach1 by integrating instruction in #a or more covered subjects with reading1 ,english1 language arts1 science1 or mathematics instruction2 and 7,b7 include in the application a plan to provide expanded learning time in the schools served by eligible subgrantees1 in order to increase access to covered subjects4 7e7 ,authorized ,activities 7#a7 ,in ,general ,each eligible entity that receives a grant under this section shall use the grant funds to increase access for low-income students1 including students who are ,english learners and students who are children with disabilities1 to high-quality instruction in at least #a of the covered subjects by carrying out #a or more of the following activities3 7,a7 ,improving the knowledge and skills of teachers through professional growth and improvement systems1 and other instructional supports4 7,b7 ,building local capacity to develop and implement1 high-quality curricula1 instructional supports1 and assessments that are aligned with the ,state college and career ready academic content and achievement standards1 consistent with section #aaaa7;a77#a71 in such subjects4 7#b7 ,special ,rule ,each eligible entity that receives a grant under this section shall use grant funds to meet the needs identified in subsection 7d77#b77;,a7 and the ,secretary shall not require any eligible entity to address a specific subject or to address all covered subjects4 7#c7 ,state ,administration ,each eligible entity that receives a grant under this section may reserve not more than #d percent of grant funds for administration costs of the grant4 7f7 ,subgrants 7#a7 ,in ,general ,each eligible entity that receives a grant under this section may1 in accordance with paragraph 7#b71 award subgrants1 on a competitive basis1 to eligible subgrantees to enable such eligible subgrantees to carry out the activities described in subsection 7e74 7#b7 ,minimum ,grant ,each subgrant under this subsection shall be of sufficient size and scope to support a high-quality1 effective program that is consistent with the purpose of this subpart4 7g7 ,evaluation ,from the amount reserved in accordance with section #ifja1 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 acting through the ,director of the ,institute of ,education ,sciences-- 7,a7 evaluate1 in consultation with the relevant program office at the ,department of ,education1 the implementation and impact of the activities supported under this section1 including progress as measured by the metrics established under subsection 7h77#a72 and 7,b7 identify best practices to improve instruction in covered subjects2 and 7#b7 disseminate research on best practices to improve instruction in covered subjects4 7h7 ,accountability 7#a7 ,performance metrics ,the ,secretary1 acting through the ,director of the ,institute of ,education ,sciences1 shall1 in consultation with the relevant program office at the ,department1 establish performance metrics to evaluate the outcomes of grant projects that are assisted under this subpart4 7#b7 ,annual ,reports ,each eligible entity that receives a grant under this section shall prepare and submit an annual report to the ,secretary1 which shall include information about the performance metrics described in paragraph 7#a74 7i7 ,supplement not ,supplant ,an eligible entity shall use ,federal funds received under this section only to supplement the funds that would1 in the absence of such ,federal funds1 be made available from other ,federal and non-,federal sources for the activities described in this section1 and not to supplement such funds4 7j7 ,maintenance of ,effort ,a ,state that receives assistance under this subpart shall maintain the fiscal effort provided by the ,state for the subjects supported by a grant under this subpart at a level equal to or greater than the level of such fiscal effort for the preceding fiscal year4 #b ,financial literacy education #dcaa4 ,short title ,this subpart may be cited as the ,financial ,literacy for ,students ,act4 #dcab4 ,statewide incentive grants for financial literacy education 7a7 ,grants ,authorized ,from amounts made available under this subpart1 the ,secretary may award grants to ,state educational agencies to enable ,state educational agencies1 on a statewide basis-- 7#a7 to integrate financial literacy education into each public elementary school and public secondary school within the ,state that is eligible to receive funds under title ,i2 and 7#b7 to provide professional development regarding the teaching of financial literacy in core academic subjects to each secondary school teacher of financial literacy or entrepreneurship within the ,state4 7b7 ,permissible uses of funds ,in carrying out the grant activities described in subsection 7a71 the ,state educational agency may use grant funds to-- 7#a7 implement school-based financial literacy activities1 including after school activities2 7#b7 enhance student understanding and experiential learning with consumer1 economic1 entrepreneurship1 and personal finance concepts2 and 7#c7 promote partnerships with community-based organizations1 financial institutions1 local businesses1 entrepreneurs1 or other organizations providing financial literacy activities4 7c7 ,limitation on uses of funds ,a ,state educational agency receiving grant funds under this section shall not use more than #bj percent of such grant funds to carry out the following3 7#a7 ,teacher professional development programs to embed financial literacy or personal finance or entrepreneurship education into core academic subjects4 7#b7 ,curriculum development4 7#c7 ,an evaluation of the impact of financial literacy or personal finance education on students' understanding of financial literacy concepts4 7d7 ,matching funds ,a ,state educational agency that receives a grant under this section shall provide matching funds1 from non-,federal sources1 in an amount equal to #be percent of the amount of grant funds provided to the ,state to carry out the activities supported by the grant4 4 #daje4 ,successful1 safe1 and healthy students ,title ,,iv 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #gaja et seq47 is amended by inserting after part ,c1 as added by section #dajd of this ,act1 the following3 ,d ,successful1 safe1 and healthy students #ddja4 ,purpose ,the purpose of this part is to assist ,states and local educational agencies in developing and implementing comprehensive programs and strategies to foster positive conditions for learning in public schools1 in order to increase academic achievement for all students through the provision of ,federal assistance to ,states for the-- 7#a7 promotion of student physical health and well-being1 nutrition1 and fitness2 7#b7 promotion of student mental health and well-being2 7#c7 prevention of school violence1 harassment1 and substance abuse among students2 and 7#d7 promotion of safe and supportive schools4 #ddjb4 ,definitions ,in this part3 7#a7 ,child and adolescent psychiatrist ,the term child and adolescent psychiatrist means an individual who-- 7,a7 possesses ,state medical licensure2 and 7,b7 has completed residency training programs in both general psychiatry and child and adolescent psychiatry4 7#b7 ,conditions for learning ,the term conditions for learning means conditions that-- 7,a7 advance student achievement and positive child and youth development by proactively supporting schools2 7,b7 are applied in and around the school building1 on pathways to and from the school and students' homes1 at school-sponsored activities1 and through electronic and social media involving students or school personnel2 7,c7 promote physical1 mental1 and emotional health2 7,d7 ensure physical and emotional safety for students and staff2 7,e7 promote social1 emotional1 and character development2 and 7,f7 have the following attributes3 7i7 ,provide opportunities for physical activity1 good nutrition1 and healthy living4 7ii7 ,prevent the use and abuse of drugs4 7iii7 ensure that the school environments described in subparagraph 7,b7 are-- 7,i7 free of weapons2 and 7,,ii7 free of harassment1 abuse1 dating violence1 and all other forms of interpersonal aggression or violence4 7iv7 ,do not condone or tolerate unhealthy or harmful behaviors1 including discrimination of any kind4 7v7 ,help staff and students to model positive social and emotional skills1 including tolerance and respect for others4 7vi7 ,promote concern for the well-being of students1 including through the presence of caring adults4 7vii7 ,ensure that the adults employed by the school-- 7,i7 have high expectations for student conduct1 character1 and academic achievement and the capacity to establish supportive relationships with students2 and 7,,ii7 are provided specialized training specific to the students' stages of development4 7viii7 ,engage families and community members with the school in meaningful and sustained ways1 such as through case management services1 to promote positive student academic achievement1 developmental1 and social growth1 including non-cognitive skill development4 7ix7 ,to the extent practicable1 provide access to school nurses1 school counselors1 and school social workers for the promotion of student physical health1 mental health1 and well-being4 7#c7 ,controlled substance ,the term controlled substance means a drug or other substance identified under ,schedule ,i1 ,,ii1 ,,iii1 ,,iv1 or ,v of section #bjb7;c7 of the ,controlled ,substances ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #hab7;c774 7#d7 ,drug ,the term drug includes-- 7,a7 a controlled substance2 7,b7 with respect to alcohol and tobacco1 the illegal use of such substances2 and 7,c7 with respect to inhalants and anabolic steroids1 the harmful1 abusive1 or addictive use of such substances4 7#e7 ,drug and violence prevention ,the term drug and violence prevention means-- 7,a7 with respect to drugs1 prevention1 early intervention1 rehabilitation referral1 or education related to the abuse and illegal use of drugs1 in order to-- 7i7 raise awareness about the costs and consequences of drug use and abuse2 7ii7 change attitudes1 perceptions1 and social norms about the dangers and acceptability of alcohol1 tobacco1 and drugs2 and 7iii7 reduce access to and use of alcohol1 tobacco1 and drugs2 and 7,b7 with respect to violence1 the promotion of school safety in and around the school building1 on pathways to and from the school and students' homes1 at school-sponsored activities1 and through electronic and social media involving students or school personnel1 through the creation and maintenance of a school environment that-- 7i7 is free of-- 7,i7 weapons2 7,,ii7 violent and disruptive acts2 7,,iii7 harassment2 7,,iv7 sexual harassment1 dating violence1 and abuse2 and 7,v7 victimization associated with prejudice and intolerance2 7ii7 fosters individual responsibility and respect for the rights and dignity of others2 7iii7 employs positive1 preventative approaches to school discipline1 such as schoolwide positive behavior supports and interventions and restorative justice1 that improve student engagement while minimizing students' removal from instruction and reducing the frequency of discipline infractions and disparities among the subgroups of students described in section #aaaf7;b77#a77;,b72 and 7iv7 demonstrates preparedness and readiness to respond to1 and recover from1 incidents of school violence4 7#f7 ,eligible local applicant ,the term eligible local applicant means-- 7,a7 a local educational agency2 7,b7 a consortium of local educational agencies2 or 7,c7 a nonprofit organization that has a track record of success in implementing the activities proposed in the grant application and has signed a memorandum of understanding with a local educational agency or consortium of local educational agencies that the organization will1 upon receipt of a subgrant under this part-- 7i7 implement school-based activities and programs described in section #ddjd7;i77#a77;,a77iii7 in #a or more schools served by the local educational agency or consortium2 and 7ii7 conduct school-level measurement of conditions for learning that are consistent with the ,state's conditions for learning measurement system under section #ddjd7;h74 7#g7 ,harassment ,the term harassment means conduct1 including bullying1 that-- 7,a7 is sufficiently severe1 persistent1 or pervasive to limit or interfere with a student's ability to participate in or benefit from a program or activity of a public school or educational agency1 including acts of verbal1 nonverbal1 or physical aggression1 intimidation1 or hostility1 and communications made available through electronic means2 and 7,b7 is based on-- 7i7 a student's actual or perceived race1 color1 national origin1 sex1 disability1 sexual orientation1 gender identity1 or religion2 7ii7 the actual or perceived race1 color1 national origin1 sex1 disability1 sexual orientation1 gender identity1 or religion of a person with whom a student associates or has associated2 or 7iii7 any other distinguishing characteristics that may be enumerated by a ,state or local educational agency4 7#h7 ,other qualified psychologist ,the term other qualified psychologist means an individual who has demonstrated competence in counseling children in a school setting and who-- 7,a7 is licensed in psychology by the ,state in which the individual works2 and 7,b7 practices in the scope of the individual's education1 training1 and experience with children in school settings4 7#i7 ,physical education indicators ,the term physical education indicators means a set of measures for instruction on physical activity1 health-related fitness1 physical competence1 and cognitive understanding about physical activity4 ,such indicators shall include-- 7,a7 for the ,state1 for each local educational agency in the ,state1 and for each elementary school and secondary school in the ,state1 the average number of minutes per week 7averaged over the school year7 that all students spend in required physical education1 and the average number of minutes per week 7averaged over the school year7 that all students engage in moderate to vigorous physical activity1 as measured against established recommended guidelines of the ,centers for ,disease ,control and ,prevention and the ,department of ,health and ,human ,services2 7,b7 for the ,state1 the percentage of local educational agencies that have a required1 age-appropriate physical education curriculum that adheres to ,centers for ,disease ,control and ,prevention guidelines and ,state standards2 7,c7 for the ,state1 for each local educational agency in the ,state1 and for each elementary school and secondary school in the ,state1 the percentage of elementary school and secondary school physical education teachers who are licensed or certified in the ,state to teach physical education2 7,d7 for the ,state1 and for each local educational agency in the ,state1 the percentage of elementary schools and secondary schools that have a physical education teacher who is certified or licensed to teach physical education and adapted physical education in the ,state2 7,e7 for each school in the ,state1 the number of indoor square feet and the number of outdoor square feet used primarily for physical education2 and 7,f7 for the ,state1 the percentage of local educational agencies that have a school wellness council that-- 7i7 includes members appointed by the local educational agency superintendent2 7ii7 may include parents1 students1 representatives of the school food authority1 representatives of the school board1 school administrators1 school nurses1 and members of the public2 and 7iii7 meets regularly to promote a healthy school environment4 7#aj7 ,prescription drug ,the term prescription drug means a drug 7as defined in section #bja7;g77#a7 of the ,federal ,food1 ,drug1 and ,cosmetic ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #cba7;g77#a77 that is described in section #ejc7;b77#a7 of such ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #cec7;b77#a7774 7#aa7 ,programs to promote mental health ,the term programs to promote mental health means programs that-- 7,a7 develop students' social and emotional competencies2 7,b7 link students with local mental health systems by-- 7i7 enhancing1 improving1 or developing collaborative efforts between school-based service systems and mental health service systems to provide1 enhance1 or improve prevention1 diagnosis1 and treatment services to students1 and to improve student social and emotional competencies2 7ii7 enhancing the availability of-- 7,i7 crisis intervention services2 7,,ii7 appropriate referrals for students potentially in need of mental health services1 including suicide prevention2 and 7,,iii7 ongoing mental health services2 and 7iii7 providing services that establish or expand school counseling and mental health programs that-- 7,i7 are comprehensive in addressing the counseling1 social1 emotional1 behavioral1 mental health1 and educational needs of all students2 7,,ii7 use a developmental1 preventive approach to counseling and mental health services2 7,,iii7 are linguistically appropriate and culturally responsive2 7,,iv7 increase the range1 availability1 quantity1 and quality of counseling and mental health services in the elementary schools and secondary schools of the local educational agency2 7,v7 expand counseling and mental health services through-- 7aa7 school counselors1 school social workers1 school psychologists1 other qualified psychologists1 child and adolescent psychiatrists1 or other qualified health or mental health professionals1 such as school nurses2 and 7bb7 school-based mental health services partnership programs2 7,,vi7 use innovative approaches to-- 7aa7 increase children's understanding of peer and family relationships1 work and self1 decisionmaking1 or academic and career planning2 or 7bb7 improve peer interaction2 7,,vii7 provide counseling and mental health services in settings that meet the range of student needs2 7,,viii7 include professional development appropriate to the activities covered in this paragraph for teachers1 school leaders1 instructional staff1 and appropriate school personnel1 including training in appropriate identification and early intervention techniques by school counselors1 school social workers1 school psychologists1 other qualified psychologists1 child and adolescent psychiatrists1 or other qualified health professionals1 such as school nurses2 7,,ix7 ensure a team approach to school counseling and mental health services in the schools served by the local educational agency2 7,x7 demonstrate that the local educational agency is working toward-- 7aa7 a #a3bej ratio of school counselors to students1 as recommended by the ,american ,school ,counselor ,association2 7bb7 a #a3bej ratio of school social workers to students1 as recommended by the ,school ,social ,work ,association of ,america2 7cc7 a #a3gjj ratio of school psychologists to students1 as recommended by the ,national ,association of ,school ,psychologists2 and 7dd7 a #a3gej ratio of school nurses to students in the general population1 a #a3bbe ratio for students requiring daily professional school nursing services1 and a #a3abe ratio for students with complex needs1 as recommended by the ,national ,association of ,school ,nurses2 and 7,,xi7 ensure that school counselors1 school psychologists1 other qualified psychologists1 school social workers1 or child and adolescent psychiatrists paid from funds made available under the programs spend a majority of their time counseling or providing mental health services to students or in other activities directly related to counseling or providing such services2 7,c7 provide training for the school personnel1 health professionals 7such as school nurses71 and mental health professionals who will participate in the programs2 and 7,d7 provide technical assistance and consultation to school systems1 mental health agencies1 and families participating in the programs4 7#ab7 ,programs to promote physical activity1 education1 and fitness1 and nutrition ,the term programs to promote physical activity1 education1 and fitness1 and nutrition means programs that-- 7,a7 increase and enable active student participation in physical well-being activities and provide teacher and school leader professional development to encourage and increase such participation2 7,b7 are comprehensive in nature2 7,c7 include opportunities for professional development for teachers of physical education to stay abreast of the latest research1 issues1 and trends in the field of physical education2 and 7,d7 include #a or more of the following activities3 7i7 ,fitness education and assessment to help students understand1 improve1 or maintain their physical well-being4 7ii7 ,instruction in a variety of motor skills and physical activities designed to enhance the physical1 mental1 social1 and emotional development of every student4 7iii7 ,development of1 and instruction in1 cognitive concepts about motor skill and physical fitness that support a lifelong healthy lifestyle4 7iv7 ,opportunities to develop positive social and cooperative skills through physical activity4 7v7 ,instruction in healthy eating habits and good nutrition4 7#ac7 ,school-based mental health services partnership program ,the term school-based mental health services partnership program means a program that-- 7,a7 includes a public or private mental health entity or health care entity and may include a child welfare agency1 family-based mental health entity1 family organization1 trauma network1 or other community-based entity2 7,b7 provides comprehensive school-based mental health services and supports2 7,c7 provides comprehensive staff development for school and community service personnel working in the school2 7,d7 includes the early identification of social1 emotional1 or behavioral problems1 or substance use disorders1 and the provision of early intervening services2 7,e7 provides for the treatment or referral for treatment of students with social1 emotional1 or behavioral health problems1 or substance use disorders2 7,f7 includes the development and implementation of programs to assist children in dealing with trauma and violence2 7,g7 includes the development of mechanisms1 based on best practices1 for children to report incidents of violence or plans by other children or adults to commit violence2 7,h7 is based on trauma-informed and evidence-based practices2 7,i7 is coordinated1 where appropriate1 with early intervening services carried out under the ,individuals with ,disabilities ,education ,act2 and 7,j7 is provided by qualified mental and behavioral health professionals who are certified or licensed by the ,state involved and practicing within their area of expertise4 7#ad7 ,school counselor ,the term school counselor means an individual who has documented competence in counseling children and adolescents in a school setting and who-- 7,a7 is licensed by the ,state or certified by an independent professional regulatory authority2 7,b7 in the absence of such ,state licensure or certification1 possesses national certification in school counseling or a specialty of counseling granted by an independent professional organization2 or 7,c7 holds a minimum of a master's degree in school counseling from a program accredited by the ,council for ,accreditation of ,counseling and ,related ,educational ,programs or the equivalent4 7#ae7 ,school health indicators ,the term school health indicators means a set of measurements for determining the number of students seen in the school health office with1 or for1 social and emotional disturbances1 abuse and neglect1 substance use disorders1 acute and chronic illness1 and oral and visual health issues1 7to the extent the school health office has applicable information71 and the number of student deaths on school property1 if any4 7#af7 ,school nurse ,the term school nurse means a graduate of an accredited school of nursing program who is licensed by the ,state as a registered nurse4 7#ag7 ,school psychologist ,the term school psychologist means an individual who-- 7,a7 has completed a minimum of #fj graduate semester hours in school psychology from an institution of higher education and has completed #a1bjj clock hours in a supervised school psychology internship1 of which #fjj hours are in the school setting2 7,b7 is licensed or certified in school psychology by the ,state in which the individual works2 or 7,c7 in the absence of such ,state licensure or certification1 possesses national certification by the ,national ,school ,psychology ,certification ,board4 7#ah7 ,school social worker ,the term school social worker means an individual who-- 7,a7 holds a master's degree in social work from a program accredited by the ,council on ,social ,work ,education2 and 7,b7 7i7 is licensed or certified by the ,state in which services are provided2 or 7ii7 in the absence of such ,state licensure or certification1 possesses a national credential or certification as a school social work specialist granted by an independent professional organization4 #ddjc4 ,allocation of funds ,from amounts made available to carry out this part1 the ,secretary shall allocate-- 7#a7 in each year for which funding is made available to carry out this part1 not more than #b percent of such amounts for technical assistance and evaluation2 7#b7 for the first #c years for which funding is made available to carry out this part-- 7,a7 except as provided in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7i7 not more than #cj percent of such amounts or #cj1jjj1jjj1 whichever amount is more1 for ,state conditions for learning measurement systems grants1 distributed to every ,state 7by an application process consistent with section #ddjd7;d77 in an amount proportional to each ,state's share of funding under part ,a of title ,i1 to develop or improve the ,state's conditions for learning measurement system described in section #ddjd7;h71 and to conduct a needs analysis to meet the requirements of section #ddjd7;d77#b77;,d72 and 7ii7 not more than #fh percent of such amounts for ,successful1 ,safe1 and ,healthy ,students ,state ,grants under section #ddjd2 and 7,b7 for any fiscal year for which the amount remaining available after funds are reserved under paragraph 7#a7 is less than #cj1jjj1jjj1 all of such remainder for the ,state conditions for learning measurement systems grants described in subparagraph 7,a77i72 and 7#c7 for the fourth year and each subsequent year for which funding is made available to carry out this part1 not less than #ih percent of such amounts for ,successful1 ,safe1 and ,healthy ,students ,state ,grants under section #ddjd4 #ddjd4 ,successful1 safe1 and healthy students ,state grants 7a7 ,purpose ,the purpose of this section is to provide funding to eligible ,states to implement comprehensive programs that-- 7#a7 address conditions for learning in schools in the ,state2 and 7#b7 are based on-- 7,a7 scientifically valid research2 and 7,b7 an analysis of need that considers1 at a minimum1 the indicators in the ,state's conditions for learning measurement system described in subsection 7h74 7b7 ,state grants 7#a7 ,in general ,from amounts allocated under section #ddjc for ,successful1 ,safe1 and ,healthy ,students ,state ,grants1 the ,secretary shall award grants to eligible ,states to carry out the purpose of this section4 7#b7 ,awards to ,states 7,a7 ,formula grants ,except as provided in subparagraph 7,b71 if the total amount allocated under section #ddjc for ,successful1 ,safe1 and ,healthy ,students ,state ,grants for a fiscal year is #ejj1jjj1jjj or greater1 the ,secretary shall allot to each ,state that meets the eligibility requirements of subsection 7c7 with an approved application an amount that bears the same relationship to such total amount as the amount received under part ,a of title ,i by such eligible ,state for the preceding fiscal year bears to the amount received under such part for the preceding fiscal year by all eligible ,states4 7,b7 ,minimum ,state allotment 7i7 ,in general ,no ,state receiving an allotment under subparagraph 7,a7 may receive less than one-half of #a percent of the total amount allotted under such subparagraph4 7ii7 ,puerto ,rico ,the amount allotted under subparagraph 7,a7 to the ,commonwealth of ,puerto ,rico for a fiscal year may not exceed one-half of #a percent of the total amount allotted under such subparagraph for such fiscal year4 7,c7 ,competitive grants 7i7 ,in general ,if the total amount allocated under section #ddjc for ,successful1 ,safe1 and ,healthy ,students ,state ,grants for a fiscal year is less than #ejj1jjj1jjj1 the ,secretary shall award grants under this section to ,states that meet the eligibility requirements of subsection 7c7 on a competitive basis4 7ii7 ,sufficient size and scope ,in awarding grants on a competitive basis pursuant to clause 7i71 the ,secretary shall ensure that grant awards are of sufficient size and scope to carry out required and approved activities under this section4 7c7 ,eligibility ,to be eligible to receive a grant under this section1 a ,state shall demonstrate to the ,secretary that the ,state has-- 7#a7 established a statewide physical education requirement that is consistent with widely recognized standards2 and 7#b7 required all local educational agencies in the ,state to-- 7,a7 establish policies that prevent and prohibit harassment in schools2 and 7,b7 provide-- 7i7 annual notice to parents1 students1 and educational professionals describing the full range of prohibited conduct contained in such local educational agency's discipline policies2 and 7ii7 grievance procedures for students or parents to register complaints regarding the prohibited conduct contained in such local educational agency's discipline policies1 including-- 7,i7 the name of the local educational agency official who is designated as responsible for receiving such complaints2 and 7,,ii7 timelines that the local educational agency will follow in the resolution of such complaints4 7d7 ,applications 7#a7 ,in general ,a ,state that desires to receive a grant under this section shall submit an application at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,secretary may require4 7#b7 ,content of application ,at a minimum1 the application shall include-- 7,a7 documentation of the ,state's eligibility to receive a grant under this section1 as described in subsection 7c72 7,b7 an assurance that the policies used to prohibit harassment in schools that are required under subsection 7c77#b77;,a7 emphasize alternatives to school suspension that minimize students' removal from grade-level instruction1 promote mental health1 and only allow out-of-school punishments in severe or persistent cases2 7,c7 a plan for improving conditions for learning in schools in the ,state in a manner consistent with the requirements of this part that may be a part of a broader statewide child and youth plan1 if such a plan exists and is consistent with the requirements of this part2 7,d7 a needs analysis of the conditions for learning in schools in the ,state1 which-- 7i7 shall include a description of1 and data measuring1 the ,state's conditions for learning2 and 7ii7 may be a part of a broader statewide child and youth needs analysis1 if such an analysis exists and is consistent with the requirements of this part2 7,e7 a description of how the activities the ,state proposes to implement with grant funds are responsive to the results of the needs analysis described in subparagraph 7,d72 and 7,f7 a description of how the ,state will-- 7i7 develop1 adopt1 adapt1 or improve and implement the ,state's conditions for learning measurement system and how the ,state will ensure that all local educational agencies and schools in the ,state participate in such system2 7ii7 ensure the quality and validity of the ,state's conditions for learning data collection1 including the ,state's plan for survey administration as required under subsection 7h77#b77;,a7 and for ensuring the reliability and validity of survey instruments2 7iii7 coordinate the proposed activities with other ,federal and ,state programs1 including programs funded under this part1 which may include programs to expand learning time and for before- and after-school programming in order to provide sufficient time to carry out activities described in this part2 7iv7 assist local educational agencies to align activities with funds the agencies receive under the program with other funding sources in order to support a coherent and nonduplicative program2 7v7 solicit and approve subgrant applications1 including how the ,state will-- 7,i7 allocate funds for statewide activities and subgrants for each year of the grant1 consistent with allocation requirements under subsection 7i77#b72 and 7,,ii7 consider the results of the needs analysis described in subparagraph 7,d7 in the ,state's distribution of subgrants2 7vi7 address the needs of diverse geographic areas in the ,state1 including rural and urban communities2 7vii7 provide assistance to local educational agencies and schools in their efforts to prevent and appropriately respond to incidents of harassment1 including building the capacity of such agencies and schools to educate family and community members regarding the agencies' and schools' respective roles in preventing and responding to such incidents2 and 7viii7 provide assistance to local educational agencies and schools in their efforts to implement positive1 preventative approaches to school discipline1 such as schoolwide positive behavior supports and interventions and restorative justice1 that improve student engagement while minimizing students' removal from instruction and reducing the frequency of discipline infractions and disciplinary disparities among the subgroups of students described in section #aaaf7;b77#b77;,b72 7ix7 provide assistance to local educational agencies and schools in their efforts to increase the provision of physical activity and physical education opportunities during the school day and implement programs to promote physical activity1 education1 and fitness1 and nutrition2 and 7x7 provide assistance to local educational agencies and schools in their efforts to improve access to ,state-licensed or ,state-certified school counselors1 school psychologists1 and school social workers or other ,state-licensed or ,state-certified mental health professional qualified under ,state law to provide mental health services to students in schools4 7#c7 ,review process ,the ,secretary shall establish a peer review process to review applications submitted under this subsection4 7e7 ,duration 7#a7 ,in general ,a ,state that receives a grant under this section may receive funding for not more than #e years in accordance with this subsection4 7#b7 ,initial period ,the ,secretary shall award grants under this section for an initial period of not more than #c years4 7#c7 ,grant extension ,the ,secretary may extend a grant awarded to a ,state under this section for not more than an additional #b years if the ,state shows sufficient improvement1 as determined by the ,secretary1 against baseline data for the performance metrics established under subsection 7j74 7f7 ,reservation and use of funds ,a ,state that receives a grant under this section shall-- 7#a7 reserve not more than #aj percent of the grant funds for administration of the program1 technical assistance1 and the development1 improvement1 and implementation of the ,state's conditions for learning measurement system1 as described in subsection 7h72 and 7#b7 use the remainder of grant funds after making the reservation under paragraph 7#a7 to award subgrants1 on a competitive basis1 to eligible local applicants4 7g7 ,required ,state activities ,a ,state that receives a grant under this section shall-- 7#a7 not later than #a year after receipt of the grant1 develop1 adapt1 improve1 or adopt and implement the statewide conditions for learning measurement system described in subsection 7h7 7unless the ,state can demonstrate1 to the satisfaction of the ,secretary1 that an appropriate system has already been implemented7 that annually measures the ,state's progress in the conditions for learning for every public school in the ,state2 7#b7 collect information in each year of the grant on the conditions for learning at the school-building level through comprehensive needs assessments of student1 school staff1 and family perceptions1 experiences1 and behaviors2 7#c7 collect annual incident data at the school-building level that are accurate and complete2 7#d7 publicly report1 at the local educational agency and school level1 the data collected in the ,state's conditions for learning measurement system1 described in subsection 7h71 each year in a timely and highly accessible manner1 and in a manner that does not reveal personally identifiable information2 7#e7 use1 on a continuous basis1 the results of the data collected in the ,state's conditions for learning measurement system to-- 7,a7 identify and address conditions for learning statewide2 7,b7 help subgrantees identify and address school and student needs2 and 7,c7 provide individualized assistance to low-performing schools identified under section #aaaf and schools with significant conditions for learning weaknesses2 7#f7 encourage local educational agencies to-- 7,a7 integrate physical activity1 education1 and fitness into a range of subjects throughout the school day and locations within schools2 7,b7 encourage consultation with a variety of stakeholders1 including families1 students1 school officials1 and other organizations with wellness and physical activity1 education1 and fitness expertise2 and 7,c7 regularly monitor schools' efforts in improving wellness and physical activity1 education1 and fitness understanding and habits among students2 7#g7 encourage local educational agencies to-- 7,a7 integrate healthy eating and nutrition education into various times of the school day and locations within schools to encourage consultation with a variety of stakeholders1 including families1 students1 school officials1 and other organizations with nutrition education expertise2 and 7,b7 regularly monitor schools' efforts in improving nutrition understanding and healthy eating among students2 7#h7 encourage local educational agencies to implement programs that expand student access to ,state-licensed or ,state-certified school counselors1 school psychologists1 and school social workers or other ,state-licensed or ,state-certified mental health professional that are qualified under ,state law to provide mental health services to students in schools2 7#i7 award subgrants1 consistent with subsection 7i71 to eligible local applicants2 and 7#aj7 monitor subgrants and provide technical assistance to subgrantees on the implementation of grant activities4 7h7 ,conditions for learning measurement system 7#a7 ,in general ,each ,state that receives a grant under this part shall establish a ,state reporting and information system that measures conditions for learning in the ,state and is part of the ,state's system for reporting the data required under section #aaaa and part of any ,state longitudinal data system that links statewide elementary and secondary data systems with early childhood1 postsecondary1 and workforce data systems4 7#b7 ,system activities ,the ,state reporting and information system described in paragraph 7#a7 shall-- 7,a7 contain1 at a minimum1 data from valid and reliable surveys of students and staff and the indicators in subparagraph 7,b7 that allow staff at the ,state1 local educational agencies1 and schools to examine and improve school-level conditions for learning2 7,b7 collect school-level data on-- 7i7 physical education indicators1 as applicable2 7ii7 individual student attendance and truancy2 7iii7 in-school suspensions1 out-of-school suspensions1 expulsions1 referrals to law enforcement1 school-based arrests1 and disciplinary transfers 7including placements in alternative schools7 by student2 7iv7 the frequency1 seriousness1 and incidence of violence and drug-related offenses resulting in disciplinary action in elementary schools and secondary schools in the ,state2 7v7 the incidence and prevalence1 age of onset1 perception of and actual health risk1 and perception of social disapproval of drug use and violence1 including harassment1 by youth and school personnel in schools and communities2 7vi7 school health indicators1 including acute and chronic physical1 mental1 and emotional health care needs2 and 7vii7 student access to ,state-licensed or ,state-certified school counselors1 school psychologists1 and school social workers or other ,state-licensed or ,state-certified mental health professional qualified under ,state law to provide such services to students in schools1 including staff-to-student ratios2 7,c7 collect and report data1 including1 at a minimum1 the data described in clauses 7ii71 7iii71 and 7v7 of subparagraph 7,b71 in the aggregate and disaggregated by the categories of race1 ethnicity1 gender1 disability status1 migrant status1 ,english proficiency1 and status as economically disadvantaged1 and cross-tabulated across all of such categories by gender and by disability2 7,d7 protect student privacy1 consistent with applicable data privacy laws and regulations1 including section #ddd of the ,general ,education ,provisions ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #abcb;g1 commonly known as the ,family ,educational ,rights and ,privacy ,act of #aigd72 and 7,e7 to the extent practicable1 utilize a web-based reporting system4 7#c7 ,compiling statistics ,in compiling the statistics required to measure conditions for learning in the ,state-- 7,a7 the offenses described in paragraph 7#b77;,b77iv7 shall be defined pursuant to the ,state's criminal code1 and aligned to the extent practicable1 with the ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation's ,uniform ,crime ,reports categories1 but shall not identify victims of crimes or persons accused of crimes2 and the collected data shall include incident reports by school officials1 anonymous student surveys1 and anonymous teacher surveys2 7,b7 the performance metrics that are established under subsection 7j7 shall be collected and the performance on such metrics shall be defined and reported uniformly statewide2 7,c7 the ,state shall collect1 analyze1 and use the data under subparagraph 7#b77;,b7 at least annually2 and 7,d7 grant recipients and subgrant recipients shall use the data for planning and continuous improvement of activities implemented under this part1 and may collect data for indicators that are locally defined1 and that are not reported to the ,state1 to meet local needs 7so long as such indicators are aligned with the conditions for learning74 7i7 ,subgrants 7#a7 ,in general 7,a7 ,awarding of subgrants ,a ,state that receives a grant under this section shall award subgrants1 on a competitive basis1 to eligible local applicants-- 7i7 based on need as identified by-- 7,i7 the ,state's conditions for learning measurement system described in subsection 7h72 or 7,,ii7 in the case of a ,state for which the learning measurement system described in subsection 7h7 is not yet implemented1 other data determined appropriate by the ,state2 7ii7 that are of sufficient size and scope to enable the eligible local applicants to carry out approved activities2 and 7iii7 to implement programs that-- 7,i7 are comprehensive in nature2 7,,ii7 are based on scientifically valid research2 7,,iii7 are consistent with achieving the conditions for learning for the ,state2 and 7,,iv7 address #a or more of the uses described in clauses 7i7 through 7iii7 of paragraph 7#b77;,a74 7,b7 ,assistance ,a ,state that receives a grant under this section shall provide assistance to subgrant applicants and recipients in the selection of scientifically valid programs and interventions4 7,c7 ,partnerships allowed ,an eligible local applicant may apply for a subgrant under this subsection in partnership with #a or more community-based organizations4 7#b7 ,allocation 7,a7 ,in general ,in awarding subgrants under this section1 each ,state shall ensure that1 for the aggregate of all subgrants awarded by the ,state-- 7i7 not less than #bj percent of subgrant funds are used to carry out drug and violence prevention2 7ii7 not less than #bj percent of subgrant funds are used to carry out programs to promote mental health2 and 7iii7 not less than #bj percent of subgrant funds are used to carry out programs to promote physical activity1 education1 and fitness1 and nutrition4 7,b7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to require ,states1 in making subgrants to eligible local applicants1 to require the eligible local applicants to use #bj percent of subgrant funds for each of the uses described in clauses 7i7 through 7iii7 of subparagraph 7,a74 7#c7 ,applications ,an eligible local applicant that desires to receive a subgrant under this subsection shall submit to the ,state an application at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,state may require4 7#d7 ,priority ,in awarding subgrants under this subsection1 a ,state shall give priority to applications that-- 7,a7 demonstrate the greatest need1 according to the results of the ,state's conditions for learning surveys described in subsection 7h77#b72 and 7,b7 propose to serve schools with the highest concentrations of poverty1 based on the percentage of students receiving or are eligible to receive a free or reduced price lunch under the ,richard ,b4 ,russell ,national ,school ,lunch ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agea et seq474 7#e7 ,activities of subgrant recipients ,each recipient of a subgrant under this subsection shall1 for the duration of the subgrant-- 7,a7 carry out activities-- 7i7 the need for which has been identified-- 7,i7 at a minimum1 through the ,state's conditions for learning measurement system described in subsection 7h72 or 7,,ii7 in the case of a ,state that has not yet implemented the learning measurement system described in subsection 7h71 through the ,state's needs analysis described in subsection 7d77#b77;,d72 and 7ii7 that are part of a comprehensive strategy or framework to address such need2 and 7iii7 that include #a or more of the following3 7,i7 ,drug and violence prevention4 7,,ii7 ,programs to promote mental health4 7,,iii7 ,programs to promote physical activity1 education1 and fitness1 and nutrition2 7,b7 ensure that each framework1 intervention1 or program selected be based on scientifically valid research and be used for the purpose for which such framework1 intervention1 or program was found to be effective2 7,c7 use school-level data from the ,state's conditions for learning measurement system described in subsection 7h71 to inform the implementation and continuous improvement of activities carried out under this part2 7,d7 use data from the statewide conditions for learning measurement system to identify challenges outside of school or off school grounds 7including the need for safe passages for students to and from school71 and collaborate with #a or more community-based organization to address such challenges2 7,e7 collect1 and report to the ,state educational agency1 data for schools served by the subgrant recipient1 in a manner consistent with the ,state's conditions for learning measurement system described in subsection 7h72 7,f7 establish policies to expand access to quality physical activity opportunities1 including local school wellness policies2 7,g7 if the local educational agency to be served through the grant does not have an active school wellness council consistent with the requirements of the ,child ,nutrition ,act of #aiff 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agga et seq471 establish such a school wellness council1 which may be part of an existing school council that has the capacity and willingness to address school wellness2 7,h7 engage family members and community-based organizations in the development of conditions for learning surveys1 and in the planning1 implementation1 and review of the subgrant recipient's efforts under this part2 7,i7 consider and accommodate the unique needs of students with disabilities and ,english learners in implementing activities2 and 7,j7 establish policies to expand access to quality counseling and mental health programs and services4 7j7 ,accountability 7#a7 ,establishment of performance metrics ,the ,secretary1 acting through the ,director of the ,institute of ,education ,sciences1 shall establish program performance metrics to measure the effectiveness of the activities carried out under this part4 7#b7 ,annual report ,each ,state that receives a grant under this part shall prepare and submit an annual report to the ,secretary1 which shall include information relevant to the conditions for learning1 including progress toward meeting outcomes for the metrics established under paragraph 7#a74 7k7 ,evaluation ,from the amount reserved in accordance with section #ifja1 the ,secretary1 acting through the ,director of the ,institute of ,education ,sciences1 shall conduct an evaluation of the impact of the practices funded or disseminated under this section4 #ddje4 ,technical assistance ,from the amount allocated under section #ddjc7c71 the ,secretary shall provide technical assistance to applicants1 recipients1 and subgrant recipients of the programs funded under this part4 #ddjf4 ,prohibited uses of funds ,no funds appropriated under this part may be used to pay for-- 7#a7 school resource officer or other security personnel salaries1 metal detectors1 security cameras1 or other security-related salaries1 equipment1 or expenses2 7#b7 drug testing programs2 or 7#c7 the development1 establishment1 implementation1 or enforcement of zero-tolerance discipline policies1 other than those expressly required under the ,gun-,free ,schools ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #gaea et seq474 #ddjg4 ,federal and ,state nondiscrimination laws ,nothing in this part shall be construed to invalidate or limit nondiscrimination principles or rights1 remedies1 procedures1 or legal standards available to victims of discrimination under any other ,federal law or law of a ,state or political subdivision of a ,state1 including title ,,vi of the ,civil ,rights ,act of #aifd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjj;d et seq471 title ,,ix of the ,education ,amendments of #aigb 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #afha et seq471 section #ejd or #eje of the ,rehabilitation ,act of #aigc 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #gid and #gid;a71 or the ,americans with ,disabilities ,act of #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abaja et seq474 ,the obligations imposed by this part are in addition to those imposed by title ,,vi of the ,civil ,rights ,act of #aifd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjj;d et seq471 title ,,ix of the ,education ,amendments of #aigb 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #afha et seq471 section #ejd of the ,rehabilitation ,act of #aigc 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #gid71 and the ,americans with ,disabilities ,act of #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abaja et seq474 4 #dajf4 ,student non-discrimination ,title ,,iv 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #gaja et seq47 is amended by inserting after part ,d1 as added by section #daje of this ,act1 the following3 ,e ,student ,non-,discrimination #deja4 ,short title ,this part may be cited as the ,student ,non-,discrimination ,act of #bjac4 #dejb4 ,findings and purposes 7a7 ,findings ,the ,congress finds the following3 7#a7 ,public school students who are lesbian1 gay1 bisexual1 or transgender 7referred to in this part as ,,lgbt71 or are perceived to be ,,lgbt1 or who associate with ,,lgbt people1 have been and are subjected to pervasive discrimination1 including harassment1 bullying1 intimidation1 and violence1 and have been deprived of equal educational opportunities1 in schools in every part of the ,nation4 7#b7 ,while discrimination of any kind is harmful to students and to the education system1 actions that target students based on sexual orientation or gender identity represent a distinct and severe problem that remains inadequately addressed by current ,federal law4 7#c7 ,numerous social science studies demonstrate that discrimination at school has contributed to high rates of absenteeism1 academic underachievement1 dropping out1 and adverse physical and mental health consequences among ,,lgbt youth4 7#d7 ,when left unchecked1 discrimination in schools based on sexual orientation or gender identity can lead1 and has led1 to life-threatening violence and to suicide4 7#e7 ,public school students enjoy a variety of constitutional rights1 including rights to equal protection1 privacy1 and free expression1 which are infringed when school officials engage in or fail to take prompt and effective action to stop discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity4 7#f7 ,provisions of ,federal statutory law expressly prohibit discrimination on the basis of race1 color1 sex1 religion1 disability1 and national origin4 ,the ,department of ,education and the ,department of ,justice1 as well as numerous courts1 have correctly interpreted the prohibitions on sex discrimination to include discrimination based on sex stereotypes and gender identity1 even when that sex-based discrimination coincides or overlaps with discrimination based on sexual orientation4 ,however1 the absence of express ,federal law prohibitions on discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity has created unnecessary uncertainty that risks limiting access to legal remedies under ,federal law for ,,lgbt students and their parents4 7b7 ,purposes ,the purposes of this part are-- 7#a7 to ensure that all students have access to public education in a safe environment free from discrimination1 including harassment1 bullying1 intimidation1 and violence1 on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity2 7#b7 to provide a comprehensive ,federal prohibition of discrimination in public schools based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity2 7#c7 to provide meaningful and effective remedies for discrimination in public schools based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity2 7#d7 to invoke congressional powers1 including the power to enforce the #adth ,amendment to the ,constitution and to provide for the general welfare pursuant to section #h of article ,i of the ,constitution and the power to make all laws necessary and proper for the execution of the foregoing powers pursuant to section #h of article ,i of the ,constitution1 in order to prohibit discrimination in public schools on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity2 and 7#e7 to allow the ,department of ,education and the ,department of ,justice to effectively combat discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity in public schools1 through regulation and enforcement1 as the ,departments have issued regulations under and enforced title ,,ix of the ,education ,amendments of #aigb and other nondiscrimination laws in a manner that effectively addresses discrimination4 #dejc4 ,definitions and rule 7a7 ,definitions ,for purposes of this part3 7#a7 ,educational agency ,the term educational agency means a local educational agency1 an educational service agency1 and a ,state educational agency1 as those terms are defined in section #iaja4 7#b7 ,gender identity ,the term gender identity means the gender-related identity1 appearance1 or mannerisms or other gender-related characteristics of an individual1 with or without regard to the individual's designated sex at birth4 7#c7 ,harassment ,the term harassment means conduct1 including bullying1 that is sufficiently severe1 persistent1 or pervasive to limit or interfere with a student's ability to participate in or benefit from a program or activity of a public school or educational agency1 including acts of verbal1 nonverbal1 or physical aggression1 intimidation1 or hostility1 and communications made available through electronic means1 if such conduct is based on-- 7,a7 a student's actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity2 or 7,b7 the actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity of a person with whom a student associates or has associated4 7#d7 ,program or activity ,the terms program or activity and program have the same meanings given such terms as applied under section #fjf of the ,civil ,rights ,act of #aifd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjj;d-#d;a7 to the operations of public entities under paragraph 7#b77;,b7 of such section4 7#e7 ,public school ,the term public school means an elementary school 7as the term is defined in section #iaja7 that is a public institution1 and a secondary school 7as so defined7 that is a public institution4 7#f7 ,sexual orientation ,the term sexual orientation means homosexuality1 heterosexuality1 or bisexuality4 7#g7 ,student ,the term student means an individual within the age limits for which the ,state provides free public education who is enrolled in a public school or who1 regardless of official enrollment status1 attends classes or participates in the programs or activities of a public school or local educational agency4 7b7 ,rule ,consistent with ,federal law1 in this part the term includes means includes but is not limited to4 #dejd4 ,prohibition against discrimination 7a7 ,in general ,no student shall1 on the basis of actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity of such individual or of a person with whom the student associates or has associated1 be excluded from participation in1 be denied the benefits of1 or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity if any part of the program or activity receives ,federal financial assistance4 7b7 ,harassment ,for purposes of this part1 discrimination includes harassment of a student on the basis of actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity of such student or of a person with whom the student associates or has associated4 7c7 ,retaliation prohibited 7#a7 ,prohibition ,no person shall be excluded from participation in1 be denied the benefits of1 or be subjected to discrimination1 retaliation1 or reprisal under any program or activity receiving ,federal financial assistance based on the person's opposition to conduct made unlawful by this part4 7#b7 ,definition ,for purposes of this subsection1 opposition to conduct made unlawful by this part includes-- 7,a7 opposition to conduct believed to be made unlawful by this part or conduct that could be believed to become unlawful under this part if allowed to continue2 7,b7 any formal or informal report1 whether oral or written1 to any governmental entity1 including public schools and educational agencies and employees of the public schools or educational agencies1 regarding conduct made unlawful by this part1 conduct believed to be made unlawful by this part1 or conduct that could be believed to become unlawful under this part if allowed to continue2 7,c7 participation in any investigation1 proceeding1 or hearing related to conduct made unlawful by this part1 conduct believed to be made unlawful by this part1 or conduct that could be believed to become unlawful under this part if allowed to continue2 and 7,d7 assistance or encouragement provided to any other person in the exercise or enjoyment of any right granted or protected by this part1 if in the course of that opposition to conduct made unlawful by this part1 the person involved does not purposefully provide information known to be materially false to any public school or educational agency or other governmental entity regarding conduct made unlawful by this part1 or conduct believed to be made unlawful by this part1 or conduct that could be believed to become unlawful under this part if allowed to continue4 #deje4 ,federal administrative enforcement2 report to congressional committees 7a7 ,requirements ,each ,federal department and agency which is empowered to extend ,federal financial assistance to any education program or activity1 by way of grant1 loan1 or contract other than a contract of insurance or guaranty1 is authorized and directed to effectuate the provisions of section #dejd with respect to such program or activity by issuing rules1 regulations1 or orders of general applicability which shall be consistent with achievement of the objectives of the statute authorizing the financial assistance in connection with which the action is taken4 ,no such rule1 regulation1 or order shall become effective unless and until approved by the ,president4 7b7 ,enforcement ,compliance with any requirement adopted pursuant to this section may be effected-- 7#a7 by the termination of or refusal to grant or to continue assistance under such program or activity to any recipient as to whom there has been an express finding on the record1 after opportunity for hearing1 of a failure to comply with such requirement1 but such termination or refusal shall be limited to the particular political entity1 or part thereof1 or other recipient as to whom such a finding has been made1 and shall be limited in its effect to the particular program1 or part thereof1 in which such noncompliance has been so found2 or 7#b7 by any other means authorized by law1 except that no such action shall be taken until the department or agency concerned has advised the appropriate person or persons of the failure to comply with the requirement and has determined that compliance cannot be secured by voluntary means4 7c7 ,reports ,in the case of any action terminating1 or refusing to grant or continue1 assistance because of failure to comply with a requirement imposed pursuant to this section1 the head of the ,federal department or agency shall file with the committees of the ,house of ,representatives and ,senate having legislative jurisdiction over the program or activity involved a full written report of the circumstances and the grounds for such action4 ,no such action shall become effective until #cj days have elapsed after the filing of such report4 #dejf4 ,private cause of action 7a7 ,private cause of action ,subject to subsection 7c71 and consistent with the cause of action recognized under title ,,vi of the ,civil ,rights ,act of #aifd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjj;d et seq47 and title ,,ix of the ,education ,amendments of #aigb 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #afha et seq471 and their implementing regulations1 an aggrieved person may bring an action in a court of competent jurisdiction1 asserting a violation of this part or the requirements adopted to effectuate this part4 ,aggrieved persons may be awarded all appropriate relief1 including equitable relief1 compensatory damages1 and costs of the action4 7b7 ,rule of construction ,this section shall not be construed to preclude an aggrieved person from obtaining remedies under any other provision of law or to require such person to exhaust any administrative complaint process or notice of claim requirement before seeking redress under this section4 7c7 ,statute of limitations ,for actions brought pursuant to this section1 the statute of limitations period shall be determined in accordance with section #afeh7;a7 of title #bh1 ,united ,states ,code4 ,the tolling of any such limitations period shall be determined in accordance with the law governing actions under section #aigi of the ,revised ,statutes 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aihc7 in the ,state in which the action is brought4 #dejg4 ,cause of action by the attorney general ,the ,attorney ,general is authorized to institute for or in the name of the ,united ,states a civil action for a violation of this part or the requirements adopted to effectuate this part in any appropriate district court of the ,united ,states against such parties and for such relief as may be appropriate1 including equitable relief and compensatory damages4 ,whenever a civil action is instituted for a violation of this part1 or the requirements adopted to effectuate this part1 the ,attorney ,general may intervene in such action upon timely application and shall be entitled to the same relief as if the ,attorney ,general had instituted the action4 ,nothing in this part shall adversely affect the right of any person to sue or obtain relief in any court for any activity that violates this part1 including requirements adopted to effectuate this part4 #dejh4 ,state immunity 7a7 ,state immunity ,a ,state shall not be immune under the #aath ,amendment to the ,constitution from suit in ,federal court for a violation of this part or the requirements adopted to effectuate this part4 7b7 ,waiver ,an educational agency's1 including a ,state educational agency's1 receipt or use of ,federal financial assistance shall constitute a waiver of sovereign immunity1 under the #aath ,amendment or otherwise1 to a suit brought by an aggrieved person for a violation of section #dejd or the requirements adopted to effectuate section #dejd4 7c7 ,remedies ,in a suit against a ,state for a violation of this part1 remedies 7including remedies both at law and in equity7 are available for such a violation to the same extent as such remedies are available for such a violation in the suit against any public or private entity other than a ,state4 #deji4 ,attorney's fees ,section #gbb7;b7 of the ,revised ,statutes 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aihh7;b77 is amended by inserting the ,student ,non-,discrimination ,act of #bjac1 after ,religious ,land ,use and ,institutionalized ,persons ,act of #bjjj14 #deaj4 ,effect on other laws 7a7 ,federal and ,state nondiscrimination laws ,nothing in this part or the requirements adopted to effectuate this part shall be construed to preempt1 invalidate1 or limit rights1 remedies1 procedures1 or legal standards available to victims of discrimination or retaliation1 under any other ,federal law or law of a ,state or political subdivision of a ,state1 including titles ,,iv and ,,vi of the ,civil ,rights ,act of #aifd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjj;c et seq41 #bjjj;d et seq471 title ,,ix of the ,education ,amendments of #aigb 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #afha et seq471 section #ejd of the ,rehabilitation ,act of #aigc 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #gid71 the ,americans with ,disabilities ,act of #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abaja et seq471 or section #aigi of the ,revised ,statutes 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aihc74 ,the obligations imposed by this part are in addition to those imposed by titles ,,iv and ,,vi of the ,civil ,rights ,act of #aifd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjj;c et seq41 #bjjj;d et seq471 title ,,ix of the ,education ,amendments of #aigb 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #afha et seq471 section #ejd of the ,rehabilitation ,act of #aigc 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #gid71 the ,americans with ,disabilities ,act of #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abaja et seq471 and section #aigi of the ,revised ,statutes 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aihc74 7b7 ,free speech and expression laws and religious student groups ,nothing in this part shall be construed to alter legal standards regarding1 or affect the rights available to individuals or groups under1 other ,federal laws that establish protections for freedom of speech and expression1 such as legal standards and rights available to religious and other student groups under the ,first ,amendment and the ,equal ,access ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #djga et seq474 #deaa4 ,severability ,if any provision of this part1 or any application of such provision to any person or circumstance1 is held to be unconstitutional1 the remainder of this part1 and the application of the provision to any other person or circumstance shall not be impacted4 #deab4 ,effective date ,this part shall take effect #fj days after the date of enactment of the ,student ,non-,discrimination ,act of #bjac and shall not apply to conduct occurring before the effective date of this part4 4 #dajg4 #bast ,century ,community ,learning ,centers ,part ,f of title ,,iv1 as redesignated by section #dajc7;a7 of this ,act1 is amended-- 7#a7 in section #dfja1 as redesignated by section #dajc7;a7 of this ,act-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7i7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a7-- 7,i7 by striking to provide and inserting to assist ,states in providing2 and 7,,ii7 by striking communities and inserting eligible entities2 7ii7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,i7 by inserting students with before school1 after school1 or summer learning after provide2 7,,ii7 by striking 1 particularly students2 and 7,,iii7 by striking the comma after low-performing schools2 7iii7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,i7 by inserting who attend low-performing schools after offer students2 and 7,,ii7 by striking and after the semicolon2 and 7iv7 by striking paragraph 7#c7 and inserting the following3 7#c7 significantly increase the number of hours in a regular school day1 week1 or year in order to provide students with additional time for academic work and for additional subjects and enrichment activities that increase student achievement and engagement2 and 7#d7 comprehensively redesign and implement an expanded school day1 expanded school week1 or expanded school year schedule for all students in a high-need school1 to provide additional time for-- 7,a7 instruction in core academic subjects2 7,b7 instruction in additional subjects and enrichment activities2 and 7,c7 teachers and staff to collaborate1 plan1 and engage in professional development within and across grades and subjects4 2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7i7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,i7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking that-- and inserting that provides #a or more of the following32 7,,ii7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7aa7 by striking assists and inserting ,before school1 after school1 or summer learning programs that assist2 7bb7 by striking 7such as before and after school or during summer recess7 after not in session2 and 7cc7 by striking 2 and and inserting a period2 and 7,,iii7 by striking subparagraph 7,b7 and inserting the following3 7,b7 ,expanded learning time programs that significantly increase the total number of hours in a regular school day1 week1 or year1 in order to provide students with the greatest academic needs with-- 7i7 additional time to participate in academic activities that-- 7,i7 are aligned with the instruction that such students receive during the regular school day2 and 7,,ii7 are targeted to the academic needs of such students2 and 7ii7 time to engage in enrichment and other activities that complement the academic program and contribute to a well-rounded education1 which may include music and the arts1 physical education1 and experiential and work-based learning opportunities4 7,c7 ,expanded learning time initiatives that use an expanded school day1 expanded school week1 or expanded school year schedule to increase the total number of school hours for the school year at a high-need school by not less than #cjj hours and redesign the school's program in a manner that includes additional time-- 7i7 for academic work1 and to support innovation in teaching1 in order to improve the proficiency of participating students1 particularly struggling students1 in core academic subjects2 7ii7 to advance student learning for all students in all grades2 7iii7 for additional subjects and enrichment activities that contribute to a well-rounded education1 which may include music and the arts1 physical education1 and experiential and work-based learning opportunities2 and 7iv7 for teachers to engage in collaboration and professional planning1 within and across grades and subjects4 2 7ii7 by striking paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c7 and inserting the following3 7#b7 ,eligible ,entity 7,a7 ,in ,general ,the term eligible entity means a partnership of-- 7i7 #a or more high-need local educational agencies in partnership with #a or more public entities or nonprofit organizations with a demonstrated record of success in designing and implementing before school1 after school1 summer learning1 or expanded learning time activities2 or 7ii7 #a or more public entities or nonprofit organizations with a demonstrated record of success in designing and implementing before school1 after school1 summer learning1 or expanded learning time activities1 in partnership with #a or more high-need local educational agencies4 7,b7 ,special ,rule ,a ,state educational agency shall deem a rural local educational agency applying for a grant under section #dfjd without a partnering public or nonprofit entity to be an eligible entity if the rural local educational agency demonstrates that such agency is unable to partner with a public or nonprofit organization in reasonable geographic proximity or of sufficient quality to meet the requirements of this part4 2 and 7iii7 by redesignating paragraph 7#d7 as paragraph 7#c72 7#b7 in section #dfjb1 as redesignated by section #dajc7;a7 of this ,act-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7i7 by striking under section #dbjf and inserting to carry out this part2 7ii7 by striking paragraph 7#a72 7iii7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c7 as paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b71 respectively2 and 7iv7 in paragraph 7#b71 as redesignated by clause 7iii71 by striking ,bureau of ,indian ,affairs and inserting ,bureau of ,indian ,education2 7,b7 in subsection 7b77#a71 by striking under section #dbjf and inserting to carry out this part2 and 7,c7 in subsection 7c7-- 7i7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking #dbjd and inserting #dfjd2 7ii7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,i7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7aa7 by striking responsible for administering youth development programs and adult learning activities and inserting as applicable2 and 7bb7 by striking #dbjd7;b7 and inserting #dfjd7;b72 and 7,,ii7 by striking the undesignated matter following subparagraph 7,b7 and inserting the following3 7,c7 supervising the awarding of funds to eligible entities 7in consultation with the ,governor and other ,state agencies responsible for administering youth development programs and adult learning activities74 2 and 7iii7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7,i7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7aa7 by inserting comprehensive after ,monitoring and2 and 7bb7 by inserting 7directly1 or through a grant or contract7 of the effectiveness after evaluation2 7,,ii7 by striking subparagraph 7,b7 and inserting the following3 7,b7 ,providing capacity building1 training1 professional development1 and technical assistance under this part to eligible entities1 relating to activities such as-- 7i7 coordinating activities carried out under this part with other ,federal1 ,state1 and local programs so as to implement high-quality programs2 and 7ii7 aligning activities carried out under this part with ,state academic content standards4 2 and 7,,iii7 by striking subparagraphs 7,c7 and 7,d72 7#c7 in section #dfjc7;a71 as redesignated by section #dajc7;a7 of this ,act-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking #dbjb and inserting #dfjb2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking serve-- through subparagraph 7,a7 and inserting serve students who primarily attend high-need schools and schools that are identified through a ,state's accountability and improvement system under subsection 7b7 or 7c77#b7 of section #aaaf2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#d7-- 7i7 by inserting the ,state's rigorous1 high-quality competition for grants under section #dbjd1 including after describes2 and 7ii7 by striking 1 which shall include through standards2 7,d7 by striking paragraph 7#e7 and inserting the following3 7#e7 describes how the ,state educational agency will ensure that awards made under this part are of sufficient size and scope to support high-quality1 effective programs that are consistent with the purpose of this part2 2 7,e7 by striking paragraph 7#g7 and inserting the following3 7#g7 describes how the ,state educational agency will assist eligible entities in coordinating funds received through the grant with other funding streams1 in order to support a coherent and sustainable approach to funding and implementing programs and activities under this part and other programs under this ,act2 2 7,f7 in paragraph 7#h77;,a71 by striking not less than #c years and not more than #e years and inserting not more than #c years1 and may extend a grant for an additional period of not more than #b years if the eligible entity is achieving the intended outcomes of the grant2 7,g7 in paragraph 7#aj7-- 7i7 by inserting 1 if any1 after transportation needs2 and 7ii7 by striking #dbjd7;b7 and inserting #dfjd7;b72 7,h7 in paragraph 7#aa71 by striking before and after school 7or summer school7 programs1 the heads of the ,state health and mental health agencies or their designees1 and inserting before school1 after school1 summer learning1 and expanded learning time programs and initiatives12 7,i7 in paragraph 7#ab71 by striking before and after school and inserting before school1 after school1 summer learning1 and expanded learning time2 7,j7 in paragraph 7#ac7-- 7i7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by inserting 1 on a regular basis1 and not less than every #c years after the receipt of the grant after will evaluate2 7ii7 by striking subparagraph 7,a7 and inserting the following3 7,a7 a description of the benchmarks and performance goals that will be used to hold eligible entities accountable and to determine whether to provide eligible entities receiving a grant under section #dfjd with an additional #b-year period of grant funding after the initial #c-year grant2 and 2 and 7iii7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking and after the semicolon2 7,k7 in paragraph 7#ad71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7,l7 by adding at the end the following3 7#ae7 contains an assurance that each eligible entity that applies for an award under section #dfjd shall have the flexibility to apply for funds to carry out programs described in subparagraph 7,a71 7,b71 or 7,c7 of section #dfja7;b77#a74 2 7#d7 in section #dfjd1 as redesignated by section #dajc7;a7 of this ,act-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking #dbjb7;c77#a7 and inserting #dfjb7;c77#a72 7,b7 in subsection 7b77#b7-- 7i7 by striking subparagraph 7,a7 and inserting the following3 7,a7 a description of the before school1 after school1 summer learning1 or expanded learning time activities to be funded1 including-- 7i7 evidence that research-based strategies for student achievement and engagement will be utilized in the program2 7ii7 as applicable1 an explanation of how the program will offer students-- 7,i7 academic instruction that is aligned with the academic needs of the students1 including ,english learners and students with disabilities2 and 7,,ii7 engaging enrichment activities that are aligned with the developmental needs and interests of the students1 and that contribute to a well-rounded education2 7iii7 an assurance that the program will take place in a safe learning environment and an easily accessible facility2 7iv7 if applicable1 a description of how students participating in the program will travel safely to and from home2 and 7v7 a description of how the eligible entity will disseminate information about the program to the community in a manner that is understandable and accessible2 2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7,i7 by striking activity and inserting program2 and 7,,ii7 by adding at the end and help keep students on a path to make sufficient academic growth2 7iii7 by striking subparagraphs 7,l7 and 7,m72 7iv7 by striking subparagraph 7,e7 and inserting the following3 7,e7 as applicable1 an explanation of how the program will offer students-- 7i7 academic instruction that is aligned with the academic needs of the students2 and 7ii7 engaging enrichment activities that are aligned with the developmental needs and interests of the students1 and that contribute to a well-rounded education2 2 7v7 in subparagraph 7,f71 by striking schools eligible and all that follows through such students and inserting high-need schools and schools that are identified through a ,state's accountability and improvement system under subsections 7b7 or 7c77#b7 of section #aaaf2 7vi7 by striking subparagraph 7,h7 and inserting the following3 7,h7 a description of the capacity of the eligible entity partners described in section #dfja7;b77#b77;,a77ii7 to successfully implement the program1 including the quality and experience of the management team of such partners2 2 7vii7 in subparagraph 7,i7-- 7,i7 by striking in the center2 and 7,,ii7 by striking 7including the needs of working families72 7viii7 by striking subparagraph 7,j7 and inserting the following3 7,j7 a description of the education and training activities that program staff and teachers1 as applicable1 have received or will receive to effectively administer the proposed program2 2 and 7ix7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,n7 as subparagraph 7,l72 7,c7 by striking subsections 7d7 and 7h7 and redesignating subsections 7e7 through 7g7 and 7i7 as subsections 7d7 through 7f7 and 7g71 respectively2 7,d7 in subsection 7f71 as redesignated by subparagraph 7,c71 by striking not less than #c years and not more than #e years and inserting not more than #c years1 and may be extended for an additional period of not more than #b years1 if an eligible entity is achieving the intended outcomes of the grant2 7,e7 by striking subsection 7g71 as redesignated by subparagraph 7,c71 and inserting the following3 7g7 ,priority 7#a7 ,in ,general ,in awarding grants under this part1 a ,state educational agency shall give priority to high-quality applications that-- 7,a7 are based on strong research evidence for improving student learning1 as measured by student achievement and other measures of student learning and development that are appropriate for1 and aligned to1 the program's goals and design2 7,b7 propose to serve the highest percentage of students from low-income families2 7,c7 include a partnership agreement1 signed by each partner of the eligible entity1 that-- 7i7 shows that the staff of each partner are committed to work collaboratively to implement the proposed activities1 including through coordinated planning1 collaborative implementation1 and joint professional development and training opportunities2 7ii7 sets clear expectations1 including measurable goals for each partner2 7iii7 requires the collection and reporting of data about the outcomes of programs funded under this part1 in order to monitor progress toward achieving such goals and inform implementation2 and 7iv7 specifies how student information will be shared to advance the goals of the proposed program and activities1 including student academic achievement and engagement data1 as appropriate and in accordance with ,federal1 ,state1 and local laws2 and 7,d7 are submitted by eligible entities that will provide matching funds to carry out the activities supported by the grant1 as described in paragraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,matching ,funds 7,a7 ,amount of ,matching ,funds ,in awarding grants under this section1 a ,state educational agency shall give priority to applications from eligible entities that1 in addition to meeting the requirements of paragraph 7#a71 provide matching funds in an amount not less than-- 7i7 for the first year of an initial grant under this section1 #aj percent of the cost of the activities2 7ii7 for the second year of such grant1 #bj percent of the cost of the activities2 7iii7 for the third year of such grant1 and for the first year of a subsequent grant under this section1 #cj percent of the cost of the activities2 and 7iv7 for the second or any succeeding year of such subsequent grant1 #dj percent of the cost of the activities4 7,b7 ,cash or in-kind ,the eligible entity may provide the matching funds described in subparagraph 7,a7 in cash or in-kind1 fairly evaluated1 including plant1 equipment1 or services1 but may not provide more than #ej percent of the matching funds in-kind4 7,c7 ,waiver ,a ,state educational agency may waive all or part of the matching requirement for priority described in this paragraph1 on a case-by-case basis1 upon a showing of serious financial hardship4 2 and 7,f7 by adding at the end the following3 7h7 ,special rule ,in implementing #bast ,century ,community ,learning ,centers1 the ,department shall not give priority to1 show preference for1 or provide direction about whether communities use #bast ,century ,community ,learning ,centers funds for eligible entities described in subparagraph 7,a71 7,b71 or 7,c7 of section #dfja7;b77#a74 2 7#e7 in section #dfje1 as redesignated by section #dajc7;a7 of this ,act-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7i7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking before and after school activities 7including during summer recess periods7 and inserting before school1 after school1 summer learning1 or expanded learning time activities2 7ii7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#ab7 as paragraphs 7#b7 through 7#ac71 respectively2 7iii7 by inserting before paragraph 7#b71 as redesignated by clause 7ii71 the following3 7#a7 high-quality expanded learning time programs or initiatives2 2 7iv7 in paragraph 7#f71 as redesignated by clause 7ii71 by striking 7including those provided by senior citizen volunteers72 and 7v7 in paragraph 7#g71 as redesignated by clause 7ii71 by striking limited ,english proficient students and inserting ,english learners2 and 7,b7 by striking subsection 7b7 and inserting the following3 7b7 ,performance ,indicators ,each ,state educational agency that receives a grant under this part shall collect1 and annually report to the ,secretary1 information on the following performance indicators1 disaggregated1 as appropriate1 by the subgroups described in section #aaaa7;a77#b77;,b77x73 7#a7 ,the average time added to the school day1 school week1 or school year1 if applicable4 7#b7 ,student participation and attendance rates for the programs funded under this part4 7#c7 ,student achievement in core academic subjects and high school graduation rates1 as applicable1 for students who participate in such programs4 4 #dajh4 ,promise neighborhoods ,title ,,iv 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #gaja et seq47 is amended by inserting after part ,f1 as redesignated by section #dajc7;a7 of this ,act1 the following3 ,g ,promise neighborhoods #dgja4 ,short title ,this part may be cited as the ,promise ,neighborhoods ,act of #bjac4 #dgjb4 ,purpose ,the purpose of this part is to significantly improve the academic and developmental outcomes of children living in our ,nation's most distressed communities from birth through college and career entry1 including ensuring school readiness1 high school graduation1 and college and career readiness for such children1 through the use of data-driven decisionmaking and access to a community-based continuum of high-quality services1 beginning at birth4 #dgjc4 ,definitions ,in this part3 7#a7 ,child ,the term child means an individual from birth through age #ba4 7#b7 ,college and career readiness ,the term college and career readiness means the level of preparation a student needs in order to meet the ,state academic content and achievement standards under section #aaaa7;a77#a74 7#c7 ,community of practice ,the term community of practice means a group of entities that interact regularly to share best practices to address #a or more persistent problems1 or improve practice with respect to such problems1 in #a or more neighborhoods4 7#d7 ,comprehensive school readiness assessment ,the term comprehensive school readiness assessment means an objective tool that-- 7,a7 screens for school readiness across domains1 including language1 cognitive1 physical1 motor1 sensory1 and social-emotional domains1 and through a developmental screening42 and 7,b7 may also include other sources of information1 such as child observations by parents and others1 verbal and written reports1 child work samples 7for children aged #c to #e71 and health and developmental histories4 7#e7 ,developmental screening ,the term developmental screening means the use of a standardized tool to identify a child who may be at risk of a developmental delay or disorder4 7#f7 ,expanded learning time ,the term expanded learning time means the activities and programs described in subparagraphs 7,a71 7,b71 and 7,c7 of section #dfja7;b77#a74 7#g7 ,family and community engagement ,the term family and community engagement means the process of engaging family and community members in education meaningfully and at all stages of the planning1 implementation1 and school and neighborhood improvement process1 including1 at a minimum-- 7,a7 disseminating a clear definition of the neighborhood to the members of the neighborhood2 7,b7 ensuring representative participation by the members of such neighborhood in the planning and implementation of the activities of each grant awarded under this part2 7,c7 regular engagement by the eligible entity and the partners of the eligible entity with family members and community partners2 7,d7 the provision of strategies and practices to assist family and community members in actively supporting student achievement and child development2 and 7,e7 collaboration with institutions of higher education1 workforce development centers1 and employers to align expectations and programming with college and career readiness4 7#h7 ,family and student supports ,the term family and student supports includes-- 7,a7 health programs 7including both mental health and physical health services72 7,b7 school1 public1 and child-safety programs2 7,c7 programs that improve family stability2 7,d7 workforce development programs 7including those that meet local business needs1 such as internships and externships72 7,e7 social service programs2 7,f7 legal aid programs2 7,g7 financial literacy education programs2 7,h7 adult education and family literacy programs2 7,i7 parent1 family1 and community engagement programs2 and 7,j7 programs that increase access to learning technology and enhance the digital literacy skills of students4 7#i7 ,family member ,the term family member means a parent1 relative1 or other adult who is responsible for the education1 care1 and well-being of a child4 7#aj7 ,integrated student supports ,the term integrated student supports means wraparound services1 supports1 and community resources1 which shall be offered through a site coordinator for at-risk students1 that have been shown by evidence-based research-- 7,a7 to increase academic achievement and engagement2 7,b7 to support positive child development2 and 7,c7 to increase student preparedness for success in college and the workforce4 7#aa7 ,neighborhood ,the term neighborhood means a defined geographical area in which there are multiple signs of distress1 demonstrated by indicators of need1 including poverty1 childhood obesity rates1 academic failure1 and rates of juvenile delinquency1 adjudication1 or incarceration4 7#ab7 ,pipeline services ,the term pipeline services means a continuum of supports and services for children from birth through college entry1 college success1 and career attainment1 including1 at a minimum1 strategies to address through services or programs 7including integrated student supports7 the following3 7,a7 ,prenatal education and support for expectant parents4 7,b7 ,high-quality early learning opportunities4 7,c7 ,high-quality schools and out-of-school-time programs and strategies4 7,d7 ,support for a child's transition to elementary school1 including the administration of a comprehensive school readiness assessment4 7,e7 ,support for a child's transition from elementary school to middle school1 from middle school to high school1 and from high school into and through college and into the workforce4 7,f7 ,family and community engagement4 7,g7 ,family and student supports4 7,h7 ,activities that support college and career readiness1 including coordination between such activities1 such as-- 7i7 assistance with college admissions1 financial aid1 and scholarship applications1 especially for low-income and low-achieving students2 and 7ii7 career preparation services and supports4 7,i7 ,neighborhood-based support for college-age students who have attended the schools in the pipeline1 or students who are members of the community1 facilitating their continued connection to the community and success in college and the workforce4 #a ,promise neighborhood partnership grants #dgaa4 ,program authorized 7a7 ,in general 7#a7 ,program authorized ,from amounts appropriated to carry out this subpart1 the ,secretary shall award grants1 on a competitive basis1 to eligible entities to implement a comprehensive1 evidence-based continuum of coordinated services and supports that engages community partners to improve academic achievement1 student development1 and college and career readiness1 measured by common outcomes1 by carrying out the activities described in section #dgad in neighborhoods with high concentrations of low-income individuals and persistently low-achieving schools or schools with an achievement gap4 7#b7 ,sufficient size and scope ,each grant awarded under this subpart shall be of sufficient size and scope to allow the eligible entity to carry out the purpose of this part4 7b7 ,duration ,a grant awarded under this subpart-- 7#a7 shall be for a period of not more than #e years2 and 7#b7 may be renewed for not more than #a additional grant period1 if the eligible entity demonstrates significant improvement in relation to the performance metrics established under section #dgaf7;a74 7c7 ,continued funding ,continued funding of a grant under this subpart1 including a grant renewed under subsection 7b77#b71 after the third year of the grant period shall be contingent on the eligible entity's progress toward meeting the performance metrics described in section #dgaf7;a74 7d7 ,matching requirement 7#a7 ,in general ,each eligible entity receiving a grant under this subpart shall contribute matching funds in an amount equal to not less than #ajj percent of the amount of the grant4 ,such matching funds shall come from ,federal1 ,state1 local1 and private sources4 7#b7 ,private sources ,the ,secretary-- 7,a7 shall require that a portion of the matching funds come from private sources2 and 7,b7 may allow the use of in-kind donations to satisfy the matching funds requirement4 7#c7 ,adjustment ,the ,secretary may adjust the matching funds requirement for applicants that demonstrate high need1 including applicants from rural areas or applicant that wish to provide services on tribal lands4 7e7 ,financial hardship waiver 7#a7 ,in ,general ,the ,secretary may waive or reduce1 on a case-by-case basis1 the matching requirement described in subsection 7d71 for a period of #a year at a time1 if the eligible entity demonstrates significant financial hardship4 7#b7 ,private sources waiver ,the ,secretary may waive or reduce1 on a case-by-case basis1 the requirement described in subsection 7d7 that a portion of matching funds come from private sources if the eligible entity demonstrates an inability to access such funds in the ,state4 #dgab4 ,eligible entities ,in this subpart1 the term eligible entity means not less than #a nonprofit entity working in coordination with not less than #a of the following entities3 7#a7 ,a high-need local educational agency4 7#b7 ,a charter school funded by the ,bureau of ,indian ,education that is not a local educational agency1 except that such school shall not be the fiscal agent for the eligible entity partnership4 7#c7 ,an institution of higher education1 as defined in section #ajb of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife4 7#d7 ,the office of a chief elected official of a unit of local government4 7#e7 ,an ,indian tribe or tribal organization1 as defined under section #d of the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #dej;b74 #dgac4 ,application requirements 7a7 ,in general ,an eligible entity desiring a grant under this subpart shall submit an application to the ,secretary at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,secretary may require4 7b7 ,contents of application ,at a minimum1 an application described in subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,a plan to significantly improve the academic outcomes of children living in a neighborhood that is served by the eligible entity1 by providing pipeline services that address the needs of children in the neighborhood1 as identified by the needs analysis described in paragraph 7#d7 and supported by evidence-based practices4 7#b7 ,a description of the neighborhood that the eligible entity will serve4 7#c7 ,measurable annual goals for the outcomes of the grant1 including-- 7,a7 performance goals1 in accordance with the metrics described in section #dgaf7;a71 for each year of the grant2 and 7,b7 projected participation rates and any plans to expand the number of children served or the neighborhood proposed to be served by the grant program4 7#d7 ,an analysis of the needs and assets of the neighborhood identified in paragraph 7#b71 including-- 7,a7 a description of the process through which the needs analysis was produced1 including a description of how parents1 family1 and community members were engaged in such analysis2 7,b7 an analysis of community assets1 including programs already provided from ,federal and non-,federal sources1 within1 or accessible to1 the neighborhood1 including1 at a minimum-- 7i7 early learning programs1 including high-quality child care1 ,early ,head ,start programs1 ,head ,start programs1 and prekindergarten programs2 7ii7 the availability of healthy food options and opportunities for physical activity2 7iii7 existing family and student supports2 7iv7 locally owned businesses and employers2 and 7v7 institutions of higher education2 7,c7 evidence of successful collaboration within the neighborhood2 7,d7 the steps that the eligible entity is taking1 at the time of the application1 to address the needs identified in the needs analysis2 and 7,e7 any barriers the eligible entity1 public agencies1 and other community-based organizations have faced in meeting such needs4 7#e7 ,a description of the data used to identify the pipeline services to be provided1 including data regarding-- 7,a7 school readiness2 7,b7 academic achievement and college and career readiness2 7,c7 graduation rates2 7,d7 health indicators2 7,e7 rates of enrollment1 remediation1 persistence1 and completion at institutions of higher education1 as available2 and 7,f7 conditions for learning1 including school climate surveys1 discipline rates1 and student attendance and incident data4 7#f7 ,a description of the process used to develop the application1 including the involvement of family and community members4 7#g7 ,an estimate of-- 7,a7 the number of children1 by age1 who will be served by each pipeline service2 and 7,b7 for each age group1 the percentage of children 7of such age group71 within the neighborhood1 who the eligible entity proposes to serve1 disaggregated by each service1 and the goals for increasing such percentage over time4 7#h7 ,a description of how the pipeline services will facilitate the coordination of the following activities3 7,a7 ,providing high-quality early learning opportunities for children1 beginning prenatally and extending through grade #c1 by-- 7i7 supporting high-quality early learning opportunities that provide children with access to programs that support the cognitive and developmental skills1 including social and emotional skills1 needed for success in elementary school2 7ii7 providing for opportunities1 through parenting classes1 baby academies1 home visits1 family and community engagement1 or other evidence-based strategies1 for families and expectant parents to-- 7,i7 acquire the skills to promote early learning1 development1 and health and safety1 including learning about child development and positive discipline strategies 7such as through the use of technology and public media programming72 7,,ii7 learn about the role of families and expectant parents in their child's education2 and 7,,iii7 become informed about educational opportunities for their children1 including differences in quality among early learning opportunities2 7iii7 ensuring successful transitions between early learning programs and elementary school1 including through the establishment of memoranda of understanding between early learning providers and local educational agencies serving young children and families2 7iv7 ensuring appropriate screening1 diagnostic assessments1 and referrals for children with disabilities1 developmental delays1 or other special needs1 consistent with the ,individuals with ,disabilities ,education ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #adjj et seq471 where applicable2 7v7 improving the early learning workforce in the community1 including through-- 7,i7 investments in the recruitment1 retention1 distribution1 and support of high-quality professionals1 especially those with certification and experience in child development2 7,,ii7 the provision of high-quality teacher preparation and professional development2 or 7,,iii7 the use of joint professional development for early learning providers and elementary school teachers and administrators2 and 7vi7 enhancing data systems and data sharing among the eligible entity1 partners1 early learning providers1 schools1 and local educational agencies operating in the neighborhood4 7,b7 ,supporting1 enhancing1 operating1 or expanding rigorous and comprehensive education reforms designed to significantly improve educational outcomes for children in early learning programs through grade #ab1 which may include-- 7i7 operating schools or working in close collaboration with local schools to provide high-quality academic programs1 curricula1 and integrated student supports2 7ii7 providing expanded learning time1 which may include the integration and use of arts education in such learning time2 and 7iii7 providing programs and activities that ensure that students-- 7,i7 are prepared for the college admissions1 scholarship1 and financial aid application processes2 and 7,,ii7 graduate college and career ready4 7,c7 ,supporting access to a healthy lifestyle1 which may include-- 7i7 the provision of high-quality and nutritious meals2 7ii7 access to programs that promote physical activity1 physical education1 and fitness2 and 7iii7 education to promote a healthy lifestyle and positive body image4 7,d7 ,providing social1 health1 and mental health services and supports1 including referrals for essential care and preventative screenings1 for children1 family1 and community members1 which may include-- 7i7 dental services2 7ii7 vision care2 and 7iii7 speech1 language1 and auditory screenings and referrals4 7,e7 ,supporting students and family members as the students transition from early learning programs into elementary school1 from elementary school to middle school1 from middle school to high school1 from high school into and through college and into the workforce1 including through evidence-based strategies to address challenges that students may face as they transition1 such as the following3 7i7 ,early college high schools4 7ii7 ,dual enrollment programs4 7iii7 ,career academies4 7iv7 ,counseling and support services4 7v7 ,dropout prevention and recovery strategies4 7vi7 ,collaboration with the juvenile justice system and reentry counseling for adjudicated youth4 7vii7 ,advanced ,placement or ,international ,baccalaureate courses4 7viii7 ,teen parent classrooms4 7ix7 ,graduation and career coaches4 7#i7 ,a description of the strategies that will be used to provide pipeline services 7including a description of the process used to identify such strategies and the outcomes expected and a description of which programs and services will be provided to children1 family members1 community members1 and children not attending schools or programs operated by the eligible entity or its partner providers7 to support the purpose of this part4 7#aj7 ,an explanation of the process the eligible entity will use to establish and maintain family and community engagement4 7#aa7 ,an explanation of how the eligible entity will continuously evaluate and improve the continuum of high-quality pipeline services1 including-- 7,a7 a description of the metrics1 consistent with section #dgaf7;a71 that will be used to inform each component of the pipeline2 and 7,b7 the processes for using data to improve instruction1 optimize integrated student supports1 provide for continuous program improvement1 and hold staff and partner organizations accountable4 7#ab7 ,an identification of the fiscal agent1 which may be any entity described in section #dgab 7not including paragraph 7#b7 of such section74 7#ac7 ,a list of the non-,federal sources of funding that the eligible entity will secure to comply with the matching funds requirement described in section #dgaa7;d71 in addition to other programs from which the eligible entity has already secured funding1 including programs funded by the ,department or programs of the ,department of ,health and ,human ,services1 the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development1 the ,department of ,justice1 or the ,department of ,labor4 7c7 ,memorandum of understanding ,an eligible entity1 as part of the application described in this section1 shall submit a preliminary memorandum of understanding1 signed by each partner entity or agency4 ,the preliminary memorandum of understanding shall describe1 at a minimum-- 7#a7 each partner's financial and programmatic commitment with respect to the strategies described in the application1 including an identification of the fiscal agent2 7#b7 each partner's long-term commitment to providing pipeline services that1 at a minimum1 accounts for the cost of supporting the continuum of supports and services 7including a plan for how to support services and activities after grant funds are no longer available7 and potential changes in local government2 7#c7 each partner's mission and the plan that will govern the work that the partners do together2 7#d7 each partner's long-term commitment to supporting the continuum of supports and services through data collection1 monitoring1 reporting1 and sharing2 and 7#e7 each partner's commitment to ensure sound fiscal management and controls1 including evidence of a system of supports and personnel4 #dgad4 ,use of funds 7a7 ,in general ,each eligible entity that receives a grant under this subpart shall use the grant funds to-- 7#a7 implement the pipeline services1 as described in the application under section #dgac2 and 7#b7 continuously evaluate the success of the program and improve the program based on data and outcomes4 7b7 ,special rules 7#a7 ,funds for pipeline services ,each eligible entity that receives a grant under this subpart shall1 following the second year of the grant and each subsequent year1 including each year of a renewal grant1 use not less than #hj percent of grant funds to carry out the activities described in subsection 7a77#a74 7#b7 ,operational flexibility ,each eligible entity that operates a school in a neighborhood served by a grant program under this subpart shall provide such school with the operational flexibility1 including autonomy over staff1 time1 and budget1 needed to effectively carry out the activities described in the application under section #dgac4 7#c7 ,limitation on use of funds for early childhood education programs ,funds under this subpart that are used to improve early childhood education programs shall not be used to carry out any of the following activities3 7,a7 ,assessments that provide rewards or sanctions for individual children or teachers4 7,b7 ,a single assessment that is used as the primary or sole method for assessing program effectiveness4 7,c7 ,evaluating children1 other than for the purposes of improving instruction1 classroom environment1 professional development1 or parent and family engagement1 or program improvement4 #dgae4 ,report and publicly available data 7a7 ,report ,each eligible entity that receives a grant under this subpart shall prepare and submit an annual report to the ,secretary1 which shall include-- 7#a7 information about the number and percentage of children in the neighborhood who are served by the grant program1 including a description of the number and percentage of children accessing each support or service offered as part of the pipeline services2 7#b7 information relating to the performance metrics described in section #dgaf7;a72 and 7#c7 other indicators that may be required by the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,director of the ,institute of ,education ,sciences4 7b7 ,publicly available data ,each eligible entity that receives a grant under this subpart shall make publicly available1 including through electronic means1 the information described in subsection 7a74 ,to the extent practicable1 such information shall be provided in a form and language accessible to parents and families in the neighborhood1 and such information shall be a part of statewide longitudinal data systems4 #dgaf4 ,performance accountability and evaluation 7a7 ,performance metrics ,each eligible entity that receives a grant under this subpart shall collect data on performance indicators of pipeline services and family and student supports and report the results to the ,secretary1 who shall use the results as a consideration in continuing grants after the third year and in awarding grant renewals4 ,the indicators shall1 at a minimum1 include the following3 7#a7 ,evidence of increasing qualifications for staff in early care and education programs attended by children in the neighborhood4 7#b7 ,with respect to the children served by the grant-- 7,a7 the percentage of children who are ready for kindergarten1 as measured by a comprehensive developmental screening instrument2 7,b7 the percentage of school-age children proficient in core academic subjects2 7,c7 evidence of narrowing student achievement gaps among the categories described in section #aaaa7;a77#b77;,b77x72 7,d7 the percentage of children who are reading at grade level by the end of grade #c2 7,e7 the percentage of children who successfully transition from grade #h to grade #i2 7,f7 for each school year during the grant period1 the percentage of students in prekindergarten1 elementary school1 and secondary school who miss more than #aj percent of school days for any reason1 excused or unexcused1 and the number and percentage of students who are suspended or expelled for any reason1 starting in prekindergarten2 7,g7 the percentage of children who graduate with a high school diploma2 7,h7 the percentage of children who enter postsecondary education and remain after #a year2 7,i7 the percentage of children who are healthy1 as measured by a child-health index that includes cognitive1 nutritional1 physical1 social1 mental-health1 and emotional domains2 7,j7 the percentage of children who feel safe1 as measured by a school climate survey2 7,k7 rates of student mobility and homelessness2 7,l7 opportunities for family members of children to receive education and job training2 and 7,m7 the percentage of children who have digital literacy skills and access to broadband internet and a connected computing device at home and at school4 7b7 ,evaluation ,the ,secretary shall evaluate the implementation and impact of the activities funded under this subpart1 in accordance with section #ifja4 #b ,promise school grants #dgba4 ,program authorized 7a7 ,in general 7#a7 ,program authorized ,from amounts appropriated to carry out this subpart1 the ,secretary shall award grants1 on a competitive basis1 to eligible entities to implement school-centered1 evidence-based strategies and integrated student supports that leverage community partnerships to improve student achievement and child development by carrying out the activities described in section #dgbd in schools with high concentrations of low-income children4 7#b7 ,sufficient size and scope ,each grant awarded under this subpart shall be of sufficient size and scope to allow the eligible entity to carry out the purpose of this part4 7b7 ,general provisions ,the requirements of subsections 7b71 7c71 7d71 and 7e7 of section #dgaa and section #dgad7;b7 shall apply to a grant under this subpart in the same manner as such subsections apply to a grant under subpart #a1 except that the performance metrics used for section #dgaa7;c7 shall be the metrics under section #dgbf7;a74 #dgbb4 ,definition of eligible entity ,in this subpart1 the term eligible entity means-- 7#a7 not less than #a high-need local educational agency 7including a charter school that is a local educational agency7 in partnership with #a or more nonprofit entities or institutions of higher education2 or 7#b7 a school funded by the ,bureau of ,indian ,education that falls under the definition of a local educational agency in partnership with #a or more nonprofit entities or institutions of higher education4 #dgbc4 ,application requirements2 priority 7a7 ,in general ,an eligible entity desiring a grant under this subpart shall submit an application to the ,secretary at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,secretary may require4 7b7 ,contents of application ,at a minimum1 the application described in subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,a description of the local educational agency1 schools1 and students that will be served by the grant program4 7#b7 ,a description of the steps that the eligible entity is taking-- 7,a7 to meet the needs identified in the analysis described in paragraph 7#d72 and 7,b7 to remove any barriers that the eligible entity has identified in meeting such needs4 7#c7 ,the designation of a site coordinator1 with appropriate qualifications and appropriate time1 autonomy1 and support to provide-- 7,a7 leadership in building relationships and establishing and sustaining partnerships that support school improvement1 school turnaround efforts in accordance with section #aaaf7;c71 increases in student achievement1 positive child development1 and parent1 family1 and community engagement2 and 7,b7 effective coordination of student services at all stages of the continuum of high-quality pipeline services4 7#d7 ,an analysis of the needs and assets of the schools and communities that will be assisted under the grant4 ,such analysis shall include-- 7,a7 student data1 including information about-- 7i7 kindergarten readiness1 as measured by a comprehensive developmental screening instrument2 7ii7 academic achievement2 7iii7 credit accumulation2 7iv7 grade-to-grade promotion2 7v7 graduation2 7vi7 attendance2 and 7vii7 discipline2 and 7,b7 information about the assets described in section #dgac7;b77#d77;,b7 with respect to such schools and communities4 7#e7 ,an explanation of how the eligible entity and its program partners will use evidence-based practice1 data1 research1 and partnerships to provide pipeline services that-- 7,a7 address the needs identified in paragraph 7#d72 7,b7 conduct family and community engagement2 7,c7 enable teachers and administrators1 including early learning providers1 to complement and enrich efforts to help children-- 7i7 achieve learning gains2 7ii7 prepare for graduation2 and 7iii7 plan for the future1 including preparing for college and careers2 and 7,d7 coordinate and leverage other programs that serve children1 the schools served by the grant1 and the neighborhood4 7#f7 ,an explanation of the extent to which the eligible entity and its program partners will serve or involve children residing in the neighborhood regardless of whether such children attend a school served by the grant1 including by carrying out the activities described in section #dgac7;b77#h74 7#g7 ,a description of the capacity of the eligible entity for measuring student outcomes and school-specific outcomes4 7#h7 ,a description of how the strategies supported with funds under this subpart will be-- 7,a7 coordinated with other programs and strategies carried out by the local educational agency2 and 7,b7 to the greatest extent practicable1 coordinated with other agencies1 such as agencies that provide reentry services to adjudicated youth4 7#i7 ,a description of the strategy the eligible entity will use to-- 7,a7 conduct family and community engagement2 and 7,b7 make schools the centers of their respective communities4 7#aj7 ,a list of the non-,federal sources of funding that the eligible entity will secure to comply with the matching funds requirement pursuant to sections #dgaa7;d7 and #dgba1 in addition to other programs the eligible entity has already secured funding from1 including programs funded by the ,department1 or programs of the ,department of ,health and ,human ,services1 the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development1 the ,department of ,justice1 or the ,department of ,labor4 7c7 ,memorandum of understanding ,an eligible entity1 as part of the application described in this section1 shall submit a preliminary memorandum of understanding that meets the requirements of section #dgac7;c74 7d7 ,priority ,in awarding grants under this subpart1 the ,secretary shall give priority to applicants that-- 7#a7 propose to include significant investments1 as determined by the ,secretary1 in high-quality early learning programs1 consistent with section #dgac7;b77#h77;,a72 and 7#b7 provide schools served by the grant with the operational flexibility1 including autonomy over staff1 time1 and budget1 needed to effectively carry out the activities described in the application under this section4 #dgbd4 ,use of funds 7a7 ,in general ,each eligible entity that receives a grant under this subpart shall use the grant funds to-- 7#a7 implement the activities described in the application under section #dgbc2 and 7#b7 continuously evaluate the success of the grant program and improve the grant program based on data and outcomes4 7b7 ,special rule 7#a7 ,limitation on use of funds for early childhood education programs ,funds under this subpart that are used to improve early childhood education programs shall not be used to carry out any of the following activities3 7,a7 ,assessments that provide rewards or sanctions for individual children or teachers4 7,b7 ,a single assessment that is used as the primary or sole method for assessing program effectiveness4 7,c7 ,evaluating children1 other than for the purposes of improving instruction1 classroom environment1 professional development1 or parent and family engagement1 or program improvement4 #dgbe4 ,report and publicly available data 7a7 ,report ,each eligible entity that receives a grant under this subpart shall prepare and submit an annual report to the ,secretary1 which shall include-- 7#a7 information about the number and percentage of children served by the grant program1 disaggregated the subgroups described in section #aaaa7;a77#b77;,b77x72 7#b7 information relating to the performance metrics described in section #dgbf7;a72 and 7#c7 other indicators that may be required by the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,director of the ,institute of ,education ,sciences4 7b7 ,publicly available data ,each eligible entity that receives a grant under this subpart shall make publicly available1 including through electronic means1 the information described in subsection 7a74 ,to the extent practicable1 such information shall be provided in a form and language accessible to parents and families in the neighborhood4 #dgbf4 ,performance accountability and evaluation 7a7 ,performance metrics ,each eligible entity receiving a grant under this subpart shall collect data on performance indicators of pipeline services and family and student supports and report the results to the ,secretary1 who shall use the results as a consideration in continuing grants after the third year and awarding grant renewals4 ,the indicators shall1 at a minimum1 include the indicators described in paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 of section #dgaf7;a74 7b7 ,evaluation ,the ,secretary shall evaluate the implementation and impact of the activities funded under this subpart1 in accordance with section #ifja4 #c ,general provisions #dgca4 ,national activities ,from the amounts appropriated to carry out this part for a fiscal year1 in addition to the amounts that may be reserved in accordance with section #ifja1 the ,secretary may reserve not more than #h percent for national activities1 which may include-- 7#a7 research on the activities carried out under subparts #a and #b2 7#b7 identification and dissemination of best practices1 including through support for a community of practice2 7#c7 technical assistance1 including assistance relating to family and community engagement and outreach to potential partner organizations2 7#d7 professional development1 including development of materials related to professional development2 and 7#e7 other activities consistent with the purpose of this part4 4 #daji4 ,parent and family information and resource centers ,title ,,iv 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #gaja et seq47 is amended by inserting after part ,g1 as added by section #dajh of this ,act1 the following3 ,h ,parent and family information and resource centers #dhja4 ,purpose ,the purpose of this part is to increase and enhance parent and family engagement in education by-- 7#a7 providing support and technical assistance to ,state educational agencies2 7#b7 supporting a community of practice related to effective parent and family engagement strategies and practices2 and 7#c7 as appropriate1 providing information and training to local educational agencies1 schools1 parents and families1 and community members4 #dhjb4 ,definition of eligible entity ,in this part1 the term eligible entity means-- 7#a7 a nonprofit organization 7including a statewide nonprofit organization72 or 7#b7 a consortium consisting of a nonprofit organization 7including a statewide nonprofit organization7 and a ,state educational agency or local educational agency4 #dhjc4 ,grants authorized 7a7 ,parent and family information and resource centers ,the ,secretary is authorized to award grants1 on a competitive basis1 to eligible entities to enable such eligible entities to operate ,state parent and family information and resource centers that-- 7#a7 assist the ,state educational agency in identifying1 implementing1 and replicating effective1 evidence-based parent1 family1 and community engagement strategies1 including assisting the ,state educational agency in carrying out parent and family engagement strategies that are funded under section #aaah and other provisions of this ,act2 7#b7 provide technical assistance1 training1 information1 and support regarding parent and family engagement1 as appropriate 7including support in turning around schools71 to1 at a minimum1 high-need schools1 schools that are served by high-need local educational agencies1 and early care and education providers that primarily serve low-income parents and families2 and 7#c7 strengthen partnerships among parents1 family members1 community-based organizations 7including faith-based organizations71 early care and education providers1 schools1 local educational agencies1 employers1 and other appropriate community members who are committed to improving and enhancing parent1 family1 and community engagement in order to improve student achievement and support positive child development4 7b7 ,duration ,grants awarded under this part shall be for a period of #e years4 7c7 ,geographic distribution ,in awarding grants under this part1 the ,secretary shall ensure that not less than #a grant is awarded to an eligible entity in each ,state1 except that competitions conducted pursuant to section #dhjf7;b77#b77;,b71 or for which no eligible entity from a ,state applies1 shall be open to all eligible entities4 7d7 ,priority ,in awarding grants under this part1 the ,secretary shall give priority to applications from eligible entities that have a demonstrated record of effectiveness in increasing and enhancing the engagement of parents and families whose children attend a high-need school or a school that is served by a high-need local educational agency4 #dhjd4 ,applications 7a7 ,submission ,each eligible entity that desires a grant under this part shall submit an application to the ,secretary at such time1 in such manner1 and accompanied by such information as the ,secretary may require4 7b7 ,assurances ,each application submitted under subsection 7a7 shall include1 at a minimum1 an assurance that the eligible entity will-- 7#a7 7,a7 be governed by a board of directors1 of which not less than #ej percent is comprised of members who are-- 7i7 parents or family members of school-aged children in the ,state that the eligible entity serves1 including educationally and economically disadvantaged parents2 and 7ii7 community stakeholders who are committed to improving schools and increasing parent and family engagement2 or 7,b7 be an organization or consortium that represents the interests of parents and family members of school-aged children2 7#b7 use not less than #fj percent of the funds received under this part for each fiscal year to support parent and family engagement in high-need local educational areas2 7#c7 reserve not less than #cj percent of the funds received under this part for each fiscal year to support parent and family engagement of low-income parents and family members whose children attend early childhood education programs2 7#d7 operate a parent and family information and resource center of sufficient size1 scope1 and quality to effectively carry out the purpose of this part2 7#e7 ensure that parents and family members1 including economically disadvantaged parents and family members with children who attend high-need schools or schools that are served by high-need local educational agencies1 have access to leadership development training and other evidence-based strategies that provide the skills and resources parents and family members need to support school improvement1 increase student achievement1 and promote positive student development2 and 7#f7 demonstrate to the ,secretary that a portion of the services provided by the eligible entity under the grant is supported through non-,federal contributions1 which contributions may be in cash or in-kind4 7c7 ,contents ,in addition to the requirements described in subsection 7b71 each application submitted under subsection 7a7 shall1 at a minimum-- 7#a7 describe how the eligible entity will serve both urban and rural areas throughout the ,state that is served by the eligible entity2 7#b7 demonstrate the eligible entity's record of effectiveness in carrying out parent and family engagement activities1 including the provision of high-quality technical assistance to ,state educational agencies and local educational agencies2 7#c7 describe the process through which the eligible entity will-- 7,a7 leverage relationships with1 and collect and exchange information among1 partners2 and 7,b7 disseminate information about evidence-based best practices to support parent and family engagement strategies2 7#d7 describe the eligible entity's strategy for serving parents and family members of children in the area served by the eligible entity1 including parents and family members of students who are served by high-need local educational agencies2 7#e7 describe how the eligible entity will assist the ,state educational agency in effectively supporting high-need local educational agencies in-- 7,a7 increasing parent and family member understanding of1 and opportunities to develop1 the knowledge and skills to engage as full partners in supporting academic achievement1 child development1 and school improvement2 and 7,b7 employing evidence-based strategies to-- 7i7 increase the participation of economically disadvantaged and ,english learner parents and family members1 and low-income parents and family members of children with disabilities1 in school activities2 and 7ii7 improve parent and family engagement strategies in low-performing schools served by high-need local educational agencies2 and 7#f7 describe how the eligible entity will coordinate its activities with the parent training and information centers assisted under section #fga of the ,individuals with ,disabilities ,education ,act2 7#g7 identify the ,federal1 ,state1 and local services and programs that prepare children to be ready for institutions of higher education and careers with which the eligible entity will coordinate1 including-- 7,a7 programs supported under this ,act2 7,b7 violence prevention programs2 7,c7 programs that serve at-risk or out-of-school youth2 7,d7 nutrition programs2 7,e7 housing programs2 7,f7 ,head ,start and other early childhood education programs2 7,g7 adult education and literacy activities 7as defined in section #bjc of the ,adult ,education and ,family ,literacy ,act72 and 7,h7 workforce development programs4 #dhje4 ,uses of funds 7a7 ,required activities ,each eligible entity that receives a grant under this part shall use such grant funds to provide services to parents1 family members1 educators1 and community members and to assist ,state educational agencies1 local educational agencies1 and1 where applicable1 districtwide parent advisory committees in supporting parent and family engagement in education by carrying out the following activities3 7#a7 ,providing technical assistance to ,state educational agencies in-- 7,a7 reviewing and responding to local parent and family engagement plans described in section #aaah7;a7 7including1 at a minimum1 such plans submitted by high-need local educational agencies7 in order to support evidence-based strategies and best practices in parent and family engagement2 7,b7 the implementation of ,federal and ,state laws1 regulations1 and guidance relating to parent and family engagement2 7,c7 the implementation or replication of statewide1 evidence-based programs and strategies1 such as professional development for educators related to parent and family engagement1 especially that impact parents and family members who are educationally and economically disadvantaged2 7,d7 ensuring that schools and classrooms are welcoming of family and community members2 and 7,e7 applicable evaluation1 reporting1 and accountability processes4 7#b7 ,obtaining and disseminating information about the range of options1 programs1 services1 and resources 7including curricula7 that are available at the national level1 the ,state level1 and the local level to assist school and local educational agency personnel in implementing evidence-based parent and family engagement strategies4 7#c7 ,coordinating parent and family engagement strategies with relevant ,federal1 ,state1 and local services and programs4 7#d7 ,working with individuals and organizations with expertise in identifying and implementing evidence-based practices to improve parent and family engagement4 7#e7 ,coordinating and integrating early care and education programs with school-age programs1 especially those programs focusing on supporting the transition of young children into kindergarten through grade #c1 such as by increasing awareness of school readiness expectations among family and community members4 7#f7 ,implementing parent institutes or other leadership development strategies to ensure that parents and family members have the skills and resources needed to understand student and school data in order to make decisions1 effectively communicate with school officials and educators1 support school improvement1 and increase student achievement4 7b7 ,permissive activities ,in addition to the activities required under subsection 7a71 each eligible entity that receives a grant under this part may use such grant funds to carry out the following activities3 7#a7 ,developing and disseminating templates for schools and local educational agencies to use to provide information about curricula1 academic expectations1 academic assessments1 and the results of academic assessments to family members in a manner and a language that such family members can understand4 7#b7 ,providing training1 information1 and support to organizations that support partnerships among schools1 parents1 family members1 and districtwide parent advisory committees1 as applicable4 7#c7 ,providing professional development to1 and supporting a community of practice among1 school and local educational agency staff 7which may be provided jointly to educators and family members7 to assist school and agency staff in developing and implementing strategies to increase and strengthen ongoing communication with parents and family members1 including professional development opportunities that prepare teachers to have more focused1 goal-oriented1 and reciprocal parent-teacher conferences4 #dhjf4 ,administrative provisions 7a7 ,matching funds for grant renewal ,for each fiscal year after the first fiscal year for which an eligible entity receives assistance under this part1 the eligible entity shall demonstrate that a portion of the services provided by the eligible entity is supported through non-,federal contributions1 which contributions may be in cash or in-kind4 7b7 ,performance accountability 7#a7 ,performance indicators ,each eligible entity receiving a grant under this part shall submit to the ,secretary an annual report regarding the parent and family information and resource centers assisted under this part4 ,such report shall be made publicly available1 including through electronic means1 and shall include1 at a minimum1 a description of how each parent and family information and resource center has performed with respect to the following indicators3 7,a7 ,the number of local educational agencies or other entities that received assistance or support in the previous academic year4 7,b7 ,the number of parents and family members whose children participated in the previous academic year in programs1 activities1 or strategies supported by the parent and family information and resource center1 and-- 7i7 the number of such parents whose children are eligible to be counted under section #aabd7;c77#a77;,a72 7ii7 the number of such parents whose children are ,english learners2 and 7iii7 the number of such parents who are parents of children with disabilities4 7,c7 ,the outcomes directly attributable to the provision of assistance or support provided by the parent and family information and resource center1 such as increased parent and family member participation in school planning activities1 parent-teacher conferences1 or the local educational agency budgeting process4 7,d7 ,other evidence-based indicators that the ,secretary may reasonably require4 7#b7 ,performance goals 7,a7 ,in general ,each eligible entity that is awarded a grant under this part shall establish1 in consultation with the ,secretary1 annual performance goals for each of the indicators described in paragraph 7#a74 ,such performance goals shall be made publicly available1 including through electronic means4 7,b7 ,consequences for poor performance ,if an eligible entity receiving grant funds under this part does not meet the performance goals established under this paragraph for #b consecutive years1 after the provision of technical assistance in the second consecutive year1 the ,secretary shall terminate the grant and conduct a new competition for the grant4 7,c7 ,loss of eligibility ,if an eligible entity has received a grant under this part and such grant has been terminated in accordance with subparagraph 7,b71 the eligible entity shall not be eligible to participate in future grant competitions1 or receive grant funds1 under this part4 7#c7 ,technical assistance ,the ,secretary shall provide technical assistance to each eligible entity receiving a grant under this part that does not meet the performance goals established under paragraph 7#b74 7c7 ,report to congress ,the ,secretary shall prepare and submit an annual report to the authorizing committees1 which shall-- 7#a7 include the information that each eligible entity submits to the ,secretary in accordance with subsection 7b77#a72 7#b7 summarize and synthesize the best practices collected by the parent and family information and resource centers for increasing and improving parent1 family1 and community engagement2 and 7#c7 be made available to the public 7including through electronic means74 7d7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this part shall be construed to prohibit a parent and family information and resource center from-- 7#a7 allowing its employees or agents to meet with family members at a site that is not on school grounds2 or 7#b7 working with another public or nonprofit agency that serves children4 7e7 ,parental rights ,notwithstanding any other provision of this part-- 7#a7 no individual 7including a parent who educates a child at home1 parent of a public school student1 or parent of a private school student7 shall be required to participate in any program of parent or family education or developmental screening under this part2 and 7#b7 a program or center assisted under this part shall not take any action that infringes in any manner on the right of a parent to direct the education of such parent's child4 4 #daaj4 ,programs of national significance ,the ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcja et seq47 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subpart #a of part ,d of title ,v as part ,j of title ,,iv1 and transferring such part ,j so as to follow part ,i of title ,,iv1 as redesignated by section #baja7;a7 of this ,act2 7#b7 in part ,j of title ,,iv1 as redesignated under paragraph 7#a71 by striking the heading and inserting the following3 programs of national significance2 7#c7 by striking section #edad2 7#d7 by redesignating sections #edaa1 #edab1 and #edac1 as sections #dije1 #dijf1 and #dijg1 respectively2 7#e7 in section #dije1 as redesignated under paragraph 7#d7-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7i7 by striking challenging ,state academic content and student academic achievement standards and inserting college and career ready academic content and student academic achievement standards under section #aaaa7;a77#a72 and 7ii7 by inserting nonprofit before private2 and 7,b7 by striking subsection 7b71 and inserting the following3 7b7 ,uses of funds ,a nonprofit entity receiving a grant under subsection 7a7 shall use the grant funds to carry out #a of the following activities3 7#a7 ,providing funding for economically disadvantaged students1 including students from military families and recent immigrants1 and their teachers1 to participate in programs based in ,washington1 ,,dc1 that increase civic responsibility and understanding of the ,federal ,government among young people4 7#b7 ,developing1 implementing1 evaluating1 and disseminating innovative1 research-based approaches to civic learning1 which may include hands-on civic engagement activities1 for low-income elementary school and secondary school students that demonstrate innovation1 scalability1 accountability1 and a focus on underserved populations4 7#c7 ,supporting a national principal and teacher certification process that provides a framework for measuring and improving teaching and instructional leadership with a focus on educators working in schools that are eligible for funding under part ,a of title ,i1 including comprehensive rigorous teaching standards1 leadership standards1 and high-quality metrics designed to reward educator effectiveness and inform and deliver high-quality professional development for all educators4 7#d7 ,creating a national teacher corps of outstanding college graduates to teach in underserved communities in order to-- 7,a7 increase the supply of effective teachers in low-income communities2 and 7,b7 provide and support the retention of teachers for high-need fields4 7#e7 ,supporting a national network of providers of high-quality1 evidence-based professional development in writing instruction for teachers across all academic subjects and grades4 7#f7 ,encouraging parents and caregivers to read aloud to their children by supporting programs through which1 during pediatric exams1 doctors and nurses train parents and caregivers who may not be skilled readers4 7#g7 ,supporting the research and implementation of highly effective1 evidence-based strategies1 instructional and other wise1 and the expansion of programs designed to engage and support students who are recent immigrant and students with interrupted formal education1 and families of such students1 in order to improve the language acquisition and academic achievement of such students4 7#h7 ,researching and promoting the use of instructional technology and strategies across all content areas that will drastically accelerate the language acquisition in ,english learners and will support ,english learners as they access rigorous academic content4 7#i7 ,preparing young children from low-income families for reading success by the third grade by-- 7,a7 distributing inexpensive books2 7,b7 training volunteers to serve at-risk children2 7,c7 developing motivational literacy activities for at-risk children2 and 7,d7 providing information on literacy resources1 such as those provided by local libraries and other community-based organizations4 7#aj7 ,supporting model projects and programs that encourage involvement in the performing and visual arts1 for-- 7,a7 persons with disabilities1 by-- 7i7 increasing access to all forms of the arts for all persons1 including those living with intellectual1 physical1 and sensory disabilities2 and 7ii7 fostering a greater awareness of the need for arts programs for individuals with disabilities2 and 7,b7 children1 youth1 and educators4 7#aa7 ,implementing a coordinated program of scientifically based research1 demonstration projects1 innovative strategies1 and professional development for teachers and other instructional leaders working in high-poverty schools to-- 7,a7 enhance the ability of educators to meet the special educational needs of gifted and talented students1 including high-ability students who have not been formally identified as gifted2 and 7,b7 prioritize students who have been underrepresented in gifted education programs1 including students who are economically disadvantaged1 of minority backgrounds1 ,english learners1 students with disabilities1 and students in rural communities4 7#ab7 ,supporting the research and implementation of highly effective1 evidence-based strategies and the expansion of programs designed to engage and support students who experience homelessness1 or are at risk of homelessness1 and families of such students1 in order to improve social and emotional well-being1 health outcomes1 and academic achievement of such students4 7#ac7 ,providing social1 emotional1 and academic support to students from military families1 and families of such students1 by-- 7,a7 developing1 implementing1 evaluating1 and disseminating innovative1 research-based approaches to providing early intervening services that mitigate the effect of deployment of family members2 7,b7 providing training to teachers and volunteers on the unique needs of such students2 and 7,c7 supporting model projects and programs for tutoring and counseling4 7#ad7 ,developing1 implementing1 evaluating1 and disseminating innovative1 research-based approaches to teaching financial literacy1 which may include curriculum and hands-on activities1 for low-income elementary school and secondary school students that demonstrate innovation1 scalability1 accountability1 and a focus on underserved populations4 7#ae7 ,promoting gender equity in education by supporting educational agencies and institutions in meeting the requirements of title ,,ix of the ,education ,amendments of #aigb 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #afha et seq474 7#af7 ,other high-quality1 nationally significant programs that meet the purposes of this ,act4 2 7#f7 in section #dijf7;c71 as redesignated under paragraph 7#d71 by striking and in recognizing ,states1 local educational agencies1 and schools under section #edaa7;b77#c71 only if funds are used for such recognition programs2 7#g7 in section #dijg1 as redesignated under paragraph 7#d7-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a77#a71 by striking #edab and inserting #dijf2 and 7,b7 by striking subsection 7d72 and 7#h7 in each of sections #dije1 #dijf1 and #dijg1 as redesignated under paragraph 7#d71 by striking subpart each place the term appears and inserting part4 #daaa4 ,competency-based assessment and accountability demonstration authority ,title ,,iv 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #gaja et seq47 is amended by inserting after part ,j1 as redesignated under section #daaj7a71 the following3 ,k ,competency-based assessment and accountability demonstration authority #diji4 ,competency-based assessment and accountability demonstration 7a7 ,definitions ,in this part3 7#a7 ,college and career ready standards ,the term college and career ready standards means the academic content and student academic achievement standards adopted by a ,state under section #aaaa7;a77#a74 7#b7 ,competency ,the term competency means a target for student learning representing key content-specific concepts and higher order skills1 such as critical thinking1 problem solving1 and self-directed learning that is-- 7,a7 applied within or across content domains2 and 7,b7 aligned with college and career ready standards4 7#c7 ,core indicators ,the term core indicators means-- 7,a7 ,state academic assessments that meet the requirements of section #aaaa7;a77#b77;,b7 and that provide data that can be compared with data regarding the ,state academic assessments required under section #aaaa7;a77#b72 and 7,b7 ,state graduation rates4 7#d7 ,eligible entity ,the term eligible entity means a ,state educational agency or consortium of ,state educational agencies4 7#e7 ,mastery ,the term mastery means a level of knowledge or skill development demonstrated by a student signifying that the student has met a standard and is prepared to progress to a subsequent standard4 7#f7 ,performance assessment ,the term performance assessment means a multi-step assessment that-- 7,a7 includes complex activities with clear criteria1 expectations1 and processes that enable students to interact with meaningful content2 and 7,b7 measures the depth at which students learn content and apply complex skills to create or refine an original product or solution4 7#g7 ,universal design ,the term universal design has the meaning given the term in section #c7;a7 of the ,assistive ,technology ,act of #aiih 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #cjjb7;a774 7b7 ,demonstration authority 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may provide eligible entities1 in accordance with paragraph 7#c71 with the authority to incorporate competency-based accountability into the ,state accountability system required under section #aaaa7;a77#c7 in accordance with an application approved under subsection 7c74 7#b7 ,demonstration period ,each award of demonstration authority under this part shall be for a period of #c years4 7#c7 ,initial demonstration authority2 expansion2 renewal 7,a7 ,initial limit ,during the initial #c-year period of demonstration authority under this section1 the ,secretary may not provide more than #c eligible entities with the authority described in paragraph 7#a74 7,b7 ,expansion of demonstration authority ,after the end of the initial demonstration period described in subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary may provide additional eligible entities with demonstration authority described in paragraph 7#a71 subject to each of the requirements of this part as applicable1 if the ,secretary determines that the demonstration authority provided under this part during the initial demonstration period has effectively supported student progress on core indicators among students served by the eligible entities1 including subgroups of students described in section #aaaa7;a77#c77;,d74 7,c7 ,renewal requirements ,the ,secretary may renew an award of demonstration authority under this part for additional #b-year periods if the eligible entity demonstrates progress on core indicators4 7c7 ,applications ,to be eligible to participate in the demonstration under this part1 an eligible entity shall submit an application to the ,secretary at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,secretary may require1 that describes the competency-based accountability system that will be used by the eligible entity1 including-- 7#a7 an assurance that the competency-based accountability system will only utilize summative assessments for accountability purposes that-- 7,a7 are determined by the ,secretary to provide comparable data across the eligible entity1 demonstrate inter-rater reliability1 and meet the requirements for assessments described in section #aaaa7;a77#b77;,b72 7,b7 have been field-tested2 7,c7 are aligned to college and career ready standards and ,state-approved competencies2 7,d7 have been developed in collaboration with stakeholders representing the interests of students with disabilities1 ,english learners1 and civil rights organizations in the ,state1 as demonstrated through modifications made to the assessments resulting from such collaboration2 and 7,e7 incorporate the principles of universal design2 7#b7 how the competency-based accountability system will-- 7,a7 incorporate a system of formative1 interim1 and summative assessments1 including the use of performance assessments and other sources of evidence of student learning that determine mastery of ,state-approved competencies aligned to college and career ready standards and competencies2 7,b7 allow students to demonstrate progress toward mastery of such standards and ,state-approved competencies2 7,c7 assess mastery of ,state-approved competencies when students are ready to demonstrate mastery of such standards and competencies2 7,d7 provide students with multiple opportunities to demonstrate mastery of such standards and competencies2 7,e7 ensure that summative assessments comply with the requirements for academic assessments1 as described in section #aaaa7;a77#b77;,b71 while engaging and supporting teachers in scoring assessments1 including the use of high quality professional development1 standardized and calibrated scoring rubrics1 and other strategies to ensure inter-rater reliability and comparability of determinations of mastery across the ,state2 7,f7 provide educators1 students1 and parents with real-time data to inform instructional practice and continuously improve student performance2 7,g7 be used in conjunction with the accountability requirements described in section #aaaa7;a77#c7 and section #aaaf to improve the academic outcomes of focus schools identified under section #aaaf7;c71 priority schools identified under section #aaaf7;d71 and all other schools that fail to meet the school performance targets1 established in accordance with section #aaaa7;a77#c77;,c71 for any subgroup described in section #aaaa7;a77#c77;,d72 7,h7 require not less than #a year of academic growth within a school year for each student and assure instructional support and targeted intervention are in place for those students performing below their peers2 and 7,i7 only utilize a student's individualized education program1 as defined in section #fjb of the ,individuals with ,disabilities ,education ,act1 for purposes specifically allowed under such ,act2 7#c7 the eligible entity's plan to-- 7,a7 ensure that all students1 including each student subgroup described in section #aaaa7;a77#c77;,d7-- 7i7 are held to the same high standard2 7ii7 demonstrate annually1 at a minimum1 at least #a year of academic growth consistent with the requirement in section #aaaa7;a77#c77;,b72 and 7iii7 receive the instructional support needed to attain mastery of college and career ready standards and ,state-approved competencies2 7,b7 train local educational agency and school staff to implement the assessments described in paragraph 7#b77;,a72 7,c7 acclimate students to the new assessment and accountability systems2 and 7,d7 ensure that each local educational agency has the technological infrastructure to operate the competency-based accountability system described in this section2 and 7#d7 a description of how instruction and professional development will be enhanced within the competency-based system to personalize the educational experience for each student to ensure all students graduate college and career ready1 as determined in accordance with ,state academic achievement standards under section #aaaa7;a77#a74 7d7 ,peer review ,the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 implement a peer review process1 which shall include a review team comprised of practitioners and experts who are knowledgeable about competency-based learning systems1 to inform the awarding of the demonstration authority under this part2 and 7#b7 make publicly available the applications submitted under subsection 7c7 and the peer comments and recommendations on such applications4 7e7 ,demonstration authority withdrawn ,the ,secretary may withdraw the demonstration authority provided to an eligible entity under this part if-- 7#a7 at any point after the first #b years of the #c-year demonstration period described in subsection 7b77#b71 the ,secretary determines that student performance for all students served by the eligible entity or any student subgroup described under section #aaaa7;a77#c77;,d7 has declined on core indicators2 or 7#b7 after providing a ,state with a renewal of demonstration authority under subsection 7b77#c71 the ,secretary makes a determination that student performance has declined on core indicators for #b consecutive years during the ,state's participation in the demonstration under this part4 7f7 ,dissemination of best practices ,the ,secretary shall disseminate best practices on the implementation of competency-based accountability systems1 including on-- 7#a7 the effective use of formative1 interim1 and summative assessments to inform instruction2 7#b7 the development of summative assessments that meet the requirements of section #aaaa7;a77#b77;,b71 can be compared with the ,state assessments required under section #aaaa7;a77#b71 and include assessment tasks that determine mastery of ,state-approved competencies aligned to college and career ready standards2 and 7#c7 the development of standardized and calibrated scoring rubrics1 and other strategies to ensure inter-rater reliability and comparability of determinations of mastery across the ,state4 4 ,v ,promoting innovation #ejja4 ,promoting innovation ,title ,v 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #gbja et seq47 is amended by striking the title heading and inserting the following3 ,v ,promoting ,innovation 4 ,a ,race to the ,top #eaja4 ,race to the ,top ,part ,a of title ,v 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #gbja et seq47 is amended to read as follows3 ,a ,race to the ,top #eaja4 ,purposes ,the purposes of this part are to provide incentives for ,states and high-need local educational agencies to implement comprehensive reforms and innovative strategies that are designed to lead to-- 7#a7 significant improvements in outcomes for all students1 including improvements in student readiness1 student academic achievement1 high school graduation rates1 and rates of student enrollment1 persistence1 and completion in institutions of higher education2 and 7#b7 significant reductions in achievement gaps between the groups of students described in section #aaaa7;a77#b77;,b77x74 #eajb4 ,reservation of funds ,from amounts made available to carry out this part for a fiscal year1 the ,secretary may reserve not more than #e percent to carry out activities in accordance with this part related to technical assistance1 evaluation1 outreach1 and dissemination4 #eajc4 ,race to the ,top program 7a7 ,program authorized 7#a7 ,in general ,for each fiscal year for which funds are appropriated under this part and from such funds that are not reserved under section #eajb1 the ,secretary shall1 in accordance with paragraph 7#b71 determine the educational goals that are the greatest priority for the ,united ,states and award grants1 through a grant competition1 to eligible entities to enable such eligible entities to carry out comprehensive reforms and innovative strategies in furtherance of such goals4 7#b7 ,selection of goals and categories of entities 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall determine the priorities for grants awarded through a grant competition under this part by selecting in advance of the application period-- 7i7 #a or more categories of entities described in paragraph 7#c7 that may apply for and receive the grants through such grant competition2 and 7ii7 #a or more goals described in paragraph 7#d7 to be supported under the grants4 7,b7 ,announcement ,the ,secretary shall ensure that information regarding the selections of goals and categories of entities for the grants under this part for an upcoming grant competition is made widely available to eligible entities and that the eligible entities will have sufficient time to prepare a grant application based on the ,secretary's decisions for the upcoming grant competition4 7#c7 ,eligible entities ,the categories of entities that may be selected for grants under this part are the following3 7,a7 ,a ,state4 7,b7 ,a high-need local educational agency4 7,c7 ,a consortium of ,states4 7,d7 ,a consortium of high-need local educational agencies4 7#d7 ,educational goals ,the goals that the ,secretary shall select to support through grants under this part are #a or more of the following3 7,a7 ,increasing the access of children from low-income families to highly rated teachers and school leaders1 including by-- 7i7 developing and implementing a professional growth and improvement system2 7ii7 improving the effectiveness of teachers 7including early childhood education educators7 and school leaders1 including through high-quality preparation1 recruitment1 professional development1 evaluation1 and other personnel policies2 and 7iii7 ensuring that all teachers are prepared to effectively serve the needs of students who are children with disabilities or ,english learners1 particularly through the general education curriculum4 7,b7 ,strengthening the availability and use of high-quality and timely data to improve instructional practices1 policies1 and student outcomes4 7,c7 ,implementing-- 7i7 elementary and secondary school academic standards that prepare students to be college and career ready1 in accordance with section #aaaa7;a77#a72 and 7ii7 strategies that translate such standards into classroom practice1 including in the areas of assessment1 instructional materials1 and professional development4 7,d7 ,turning around the schools served by the eligible entity that are identified through a ,state's accountability and improvement system under subsection 7c7 or 7d7 of section #aaaf4 7,e7 ,creating successful conditions for the creation1 expansion1 and replication of high-performing public charter schools and the creation of new1 innovative1 and highly autonomous public schools that will enroll a large percentage of students from low-income families4 7,f7 ,providing more equitable ,state and local resources to high-poverty schools4 7,g7 ,improving school readiness by-- 7i7 increasing the number and percentage of children from low-income families1 in each age group of infants1 toddlers1 and preschoolers1 who are enrolled in high-quality early childhood education programs2 and 7ii7 designing and implementing an integrated system of high-quality early childhood education programs and services that strengthens the coordination and collaboration among ,federal1 ,state1 and local early childhood education programs4 7b7 ,duration of grants 7#a7 ,in general ,each grant awarded under this part shall be for a period of not more than #d years4 7#b7 ,requirements for additional funding ,before receiving funding under any grant under this part for the second or any subsequent year of the grant1 the eligible entity receiving the grant shall demonstrate to the ,secretary that the eligible entity is-- 7,a7 making progress in implementing the plan under section #eajd7;a77#c7 at a rate that the ,secretary determines will result in full implementation of the plan during the remainder of the grant period2 and 7,b7 making progress1 as measured by the annual performance measures and targets established by the eligible entity under section #eaje1 at a rate that the ,secretary determines will result in reaching the targets and achieving the objectives of the grant1 during the remainder of the grant period4 7c7 ,interagency ,agreement ,the ,secretary shall establish an interagency agreement with the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services to jointly administer any grant competition for the goal of improving early childhood education1 as described in subsection 7a77#d77;,g71 and any grants issued under such grant competition4 #eajd4 ,application process 7a7 ,in general ,each eligible entity that desires to receive a grant under this part shall submit an application to the ,secretary at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,secretary may reasonably require4 ,at a minimum1 each such application shall include the following3 7#a7 ,documentation of the eligible entity's record1 as applicable1 in the areas to be measured by the performance measures identified by the ,secretary under section #eaje7b74 7#b7 ,evidence of conditions of innovation and reform that the eligible entity has established and the eligible entity's plan for implementing additional conditions for innovation and reform1 including-- 7,a7 a description of how the eligible entity has identified and eliminated ineffective practices in the past1 and its plan for doing so in the future2 7,b7 a description of how the eligible entity has identified and promoted effective practices in the past1 and its plan for doing so in the future2 and 7,c7 steps the eligible entity has taken and will take to eliminate statutory1 regulatory1 procedural1 or other barriers to facilitate the full implementation of its proposed plan under paragraph 7#c74 7#c7 ,a comprehensive and coherent plan for using funds under this part1 and other ,federal1 ,state1 and local funds1 to improve the eligible entity's performance on the performance measures identified under section #eaje7b71 including how the applicant will implement reforms and innovative strategies to achieve the goals selected by the ,secretary under section #eajc7;a77#b74 7#d7 ,in the case of an eligible entity that is described in subparagraph 7,a7 or 7,c7 of section #eajc7;a77#c71 evidence of collaboration among the eligible entity1 local educational agencies in the ,state 7including the local educational agencies participating in carrying out the plan under paragraph 7#c771 schools that are expected to benefit from the activities under the plan1 parents1 teachers1 and other stakeholders1 in developing and implementing the plan1 including evidence of the commitment and capacity to implement such plan4 7#e7 ,in the case of an eligible entity described in subparagraph 7,b7 or 7,d7 of section #eajc7;a77#c71 evidence of the eligible entity's collaboration with its school leaders1 teachers1 parents1 and other stakeholders in developing the plan under paragraph 7#c71 including evidence of the commitment and capacity to implement that plan4 7#f7 ,the eligible entity's annual performance measures and targets1 in accordance with the requirements of section #eaje4 7b7 ,criteria for evaluating applications 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall award grants under this part on a competitive basis1 based on the quality of the applications submitted by eligible entities4 7#b7 ,publication of explanation ,the ,secretary shall publish an explanation of how the application review process will ensure an equitable1 transparent1 and objective evaluation4 7c7 ,priority ,in awarding grants under this part1 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 give priority to any eligible entity described in subparagraph 7,b7 or 7,d7 of section #eajc7;a77#c7 that serves a school designated with a school locale code of #cc1 #da1 #db1 or #dc1 as determined by the ,secretary2 and 7#b7 for any grant competition under this part for the goal of improving early childhood education1 as described in section #eajc7;a77#d77;,g71 give priority to any eligible entity that provides a full-day kindergarten program to all kindergarten students1 or to all kindergarten students from low-income families1 served by the eligible entity4 #eaje4 ,performance measures ,each eligible entity receiving a grant under this part shall establish1 subject to approval by the ,secretary1 annual performance measures and targets for the programs and activities carried out under this part4 ,such performance measures and targets shall1 at a minimum1 track the eligible entity's progress in-- 7#a7 implementing the plan described in section #eajd7;a77#c72 and 7#b7 making progress on any other performance measure identified by the ,secretary4 #eajf4 ,uses of funds 7a7 ,use of ,state grant funds 7#a7 ,in general ,each eligible entity described in subparagraph 7,a7 or 7,c7 of section #eajc7;a77#c7 that receives a grant under this part shall-- 7,a7 except as provided in paragraph 7#c71 use not less than #ej percent of the grant funds to award subgrants under paragraph 7#b7 to the local educational agencies that will participate in the plan for any purpose included in the eligible entity's plan described in section #eajd7;a77#c72 and 7,b7 use any amount of the grant not distributed under subparagraph 7,a7 for any purpose included in the eligible entity's plan4 7#b7 ,amount of subgrants ,for a fiscal year1 the amount of a subgrant under paragraph 7#a77;,a7 for a local educational agency that will participate in the eligible entity's plan shall bear the same relation to the amount available for all such subgrants by the eligible entity for such year1 as the amount made available to the local educational agency under part ,a of title ,i for the most recent year for which such data are available bears to the total amount made available for such year to all local educational agencies selected to participate in the eligible entity's plan4 7#c7 ,exception ,an eligible entity described in subparagraph 7,a7 or 7,c7 of section #eajc7;a77#c7 that receives a grant under this part for the goal of improving early childhood education1 as described in section #eajc7;a77#d77;,g7-- 7,a7 shall not be subject to the requirements of paragraph 7#a77;,a72 and 7,b7 may use grant funds to award subgrants to public or private nonprofit agencies and organizations for activities consistent with any purpose included in the eligible entity's plan described in section #eajd7;a77#c74 7b7 ,use of subgrant funds ,each local educational agency or public or private nonprofit agency or organization that receives a subgrant under paragraph 7#a77;,a7 or 7#c77;,b7 of subsection 7a7 from an eligible entity shall use subgrant funds for any purpose included in the eligible entity's plan described in section #eajd7;a77#c71 subject to any requirements of the eligible entity4 7c7 ,use of high-,need local educational agency grant funds ,each eligible entity described in subparagraph 7,b7 or 7,d7 of section #eajc7;a77#c7 that receives a grant under this part shall use such funds for any purpose included in the eligible entity's plan described in section #eajd7;a77#c74 7d7 ,special rule 7#a7 ,limitation on use of ,funds ,notwithstanding any other provision of this section1 grant or subgrant funds under this part shall only be used to fund a program or activity that is an allowable use of funds under another section of this ,act 7excluding this part and section #hjjg1 as amended by section #hjjd of the ,strengthening ,america's ,schools ,act of #bjac71 the ,individuals with ,disabilities ,education ,act1 the ,adult ,education and ,family ,literacy ,act1 or the ,carl ,d4 ,perkins ,career and ,technical ,education ,act of #bjjf1 except that grant or subgrant funds for the goal of improving early childhood education1 as described in section #eajc7;a77#d77;,g71 may also be used to fund a program or activity that is an allowable use of funds under the ,head ,start ,act or the ,child ,care and ,development ,block ,grant ,act of #aiij4 7#b7 ,limitation of ,use of ,funds for ,early ,childhood ,education ,programs ,grant or subgrant funds under this part that are used to improve early childhood education programs shall not be used to carry out any of the following activities3 7,a7 ,assessments that provide rewards or sanctions for individual children or teachers4 7,b7 ,a single assessment that is used as the primary or sole method for assessing program effectiveness4 7,c7 ,evaluating children1 other than for the purposes of improving instruction1 classroom environment1 professional development1 or parent and family engagement1 or program improvement4 #eajg4 ,reporting 7a7 ,annual report ,an eligible entity that receives a grant under this part shall submit to the ,secretary1 at such time and in such manner as the ,secretary may require1 an annual report including1 at a minimum-- 7#a7 data on the eligible entity's progress in achieving the targets for the annual performance measures and targets established under section #eaje2 and 7#b7 a description of the challenges the eligible entity has faced in implementing its program under this part1 and how the eligible entity has addressed1 or plans to address1 such challenges4 7b7 ,local report ,each local educational agency and each public or private nonprofit agency or organization that receives a subgrant from an eligible entity under section #eajf7;a7 shall submit to the eligible entity such information as the eligible entity may require to complete the annual report required by subsection 7a74 4 ,b ,investing in innovation #ebja4 ,investing in innovation ,part ,b of title ,v 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #gbba et seq47 is amended to read as follows3 ,b ,investing in innovation #ebja4 ,purposes ,the purposes of this part are to-- 7#a7 fund the identification1 development1 evaluation1 and expansion of innovative1 research- and evidence-based practices1 programs1 and strategies in order to significantly-- 7,a7 increase student academic achievement and close achievement gaps2 7,b7 increase high school graduation rates2 7,c7 increase college enrollment readiness and rates of college enrollment2 7,d7 improve teacher and school leader effectiveness2 and 7,e7 improve school readiness and strengthen collaboration and coordination among elementary schools and early childhood care and education2 and 7#b7 support the rapid development1 expansion1 adoption1 and implementation of tools and resources that improve the efficiency1 effectiveness1 or pace of adoption of such educational practices1 programs1 and strategies4 #ebjb4 ,reservations 7a7 ,,arpa-,,ed ,the ,secretary may reserve not more than #cj percent of the funds appropriated under section #c7u7 for each fiscal year to carry out the activities of the ,advanced ,research ,projects ,agency-,education established under section #bba of the ,department of ,education ,organization ,act1 except that the amount so reserved for any fiscal year shall not exceed #ajj1jjj1jjj4 7b7 ,national activities ,the ,secretary may reserve not more than #e percent of the funds appropriated under section #c7u7 for any fiscal year to carry out activities of national significance4 ,such activities may include-- 7#a7 capacity-building2 7#b7 technical assistance2 7#c7 dissemination of best practices developed with grant funds provided under this part2 and 7#d7 carrying out prize awards consistent with section #bd of the ,stevenson-,wydler ,technology ,innovation ,act of #aihj 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #cgai74 7c7 ,availability of funds ,funds for the activities described in subsection 7a71 and for prize awards under subsection 7b77#d71 shall be available until expended4 #ebjc4 ,program authorized2 length of grants2 priorities 7a7 ,program authorization 7#a7 ,in general ,from amounts made available to carry out this part and not reserved under section #ebjb for a fiscal year1 the ,secretary shall award grants1 on a competitive basis1 to eligible entities4 7#b7 ,eligible entity ,in this part1 the term eligible entity means-- 7,a7 a local educational agency or a consortium of local educational agencies2 or 7,b7 a partnership between a nonprofit organization or an educational service agency and-- 7i7 #a or more local educational agencies2 or 7ii7 a consortium of public schools4 7b7 ,duration of grants ,the ,secretary-- 7#a7 shall award grants under this part for a period of not more than #c years2 and 7#b7 may extend such grants for an additional #b-year period if the grantee demonstrates to the ,secretary that it is making significant progress on the program performance measures identified in section #ebjf4 7c7 ,rural set-,aside ,the ,secretary shall ensure that not less than #bb percent of the funds awarded under subsection 7a7 for any fiscal year are for projects that meet both of the following requirements1 except that the ,secretary shall not be required to make such awards unless a sufficient number of otherwise eligible high quality applications are received3 7#a7 ,the eligible entity includes-- 7,a7 a local educational agency with an urban-centric district locale code of #cb1 #cc1 #da1 #db1 or #dc1 as determined by the ,secretary2 7,b7 a consortium of such local educational agencies2 or 7,c7 if the applicant is a partnership1 an educational service agency or a nonprofit organization with demonstrated expertise in serving students from rural areas4 7#b7 ,a majority of the schools to be served by the project are designated with a school locale code of #da1 #db1 or #dc1 or a combination of such codes1 as determined by the ,secretary1 and-- 7,a7 are served by a local educational agency in which #bj percent or more of the children ages #e through #ag years old are from families with incomes below the poverty line2 7,b7 are served by a local educational agency in which the total number of students in average daily attendance at all of the schools served by the local educational agency is fewer than #fjj2 or 7,c7 are served by a local educational agency located in a county that has a total population density of fewer than #aj persons per square mile4 7d7 ,priorities ,in awarding grants under this part1 the ,secretary shall give priority to an eligible entity that includes1 in its application under section #ebjd1 a plan to-- 7#a7 address the needs of high-need local educational agencies2 7#b7 improve school readiness2 or 7#c7 address the unique learning needs of students who are children with disabilities or ,english learners4 7e7 ,standards of evidence ,the ,secretary shall set standards for the quality of evidence that an applicant shall provide in order to demonstrate that the activities it proposes to carry out with funds under this part are likely to succeed in improving student outcomes1 including1 where applicable1 academic achievement and graduation rates4 ,these standards shall include the following3 7#a7 ,strong evidence that the activities proposed by the applicant will have a statistically significant effect on student outcomes4 7#b7 ,moderate evidence that the activities proposed by the applicant will improve outcomes4 7#c7 ,a rationale based on research findings or a reasonable hypothesis that the activities proposed by the applicant will improve student outcomes4 7f7 ,support for new practices1 strategies1 or programs 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall ensure that not less than one-half of the funds awarded under subsection 7a7 for any fiscal year are for projects that-- 7,a7 meet an evidence standard described in paragraph 7#b7 or 7#c7 of subsection 7e72 and 7,b7 do not meet the evidence standard described in paragraph 7#a7 of such subsection4 7#b7 ,exception ,the ,secretary shall not be required to make the awards described in paragraph 7#a7 unless a sufficient number of otherwise eligible high-quality applications are received4 #ebjd4 ,applications ,each eligible entity that desires to receive a grant under this part shall submit an application to the ,secretary at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,secretary may reasonably require4 ,at a minimum1 each application shall-- 7#a7 describe the project for which the applicant is seeking a grant and how the evidence supporting that project meets the standards of evidence established by the ,secretary under section #ebjc7;e72 7#b7 describe how the applicant will address at least #a of the areas described in section #ebje7;a77#a72 7#c7 provide an estimate of the number of children that the applicant plans to serve under the proposed project1 including the percentage of those children who are from low-income families2 7#d7 demonstrate that the applicant has established #a or more partnerships with public or private organizations and that the partner or partners will provide matching funds1 except that the ,secretary may waive the matching funds requirement on a case-by-case basis1 upon a showing of exceptional circumstances2 7#e7 describe the applicant's plan for continuing the proposed project after funding under this part ends2 7#f7 if the applicant is a local educational agency-- 7,a7 document the local educational agency's record during the previous #c years in-- 7i7 increasing student achievement1 including achievement for each subgroup of students described in section #aaaa7;a77#b77;,b77x72 and 7ii7 closing achievement gaps2 and 7,b7 demonstrate how the local educational agency has made significant improvements in other outcomes1 as applicable1 on the performance measures described in section #ebjf2 7#g7 if the applicant is a partnership that includes a nonprofit organization or educational service agency1 provide evidence that the nonprofit organization or educational service agency has helped at least #a school or local educational agency1 during the previous #c years1 significantly-- 7,a7 increase student achievement1 including achievement for each subgroup of students described in section #aaaa7;a77#b77;,b77x72 and 7,b7 close achievement gaps2 7#h7 provide a description of the applicant's plan for independently evaluating the effectiveness of activities carried out with funds under this part2 7#i7 provide an assurance that the applicant will-- 7,a7 cooperate with evaluations1 as requested by the ,secretary2 7,b7 make data available to third parties for validation and further study2 and 7,c7 participate in communities of practice2 and 7#aj7 if the applicant is a partnership that includes a nonprofit organization or educational service agency that intends to make subgrants1 consistent with section #ebje7;b71 provide an assurance that the applicant will apply paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#i71 as appropriate1 in its selection of subgrantees and in its oversight of those subgrants4 #ebje4 ,uses of funds 7a7 ,uses of funds 7#a7 ,mandatory uses ,each eligible entity that receives a grant under this part shall carry out the following3 7,a7 ,use the grant funds to carry out1 at a minimum1 #a of the following activities3 7i7 ,improving the effectiveness of teachers and school leaders and increasing equity in the distribution of effective teachers and school leaders4 7ii7 ,strengthening the use of data to improve teaching and learning4 7iii7 ,providing high-quality instruction based on college and career ready standards and measuring students' mastery of standards using high-quality assessments aligned with those standards4 7iv7 ,turning around the lowest-performing schools4 7v7 ,improving school readiness for students who are low-income1 ,english learners1 or children with disabilities4 7vi7 ,other areas relating to school improvement consistent with the purposes of this part1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7,b7 ,use the grant funds to develop or expand strategies to improve the performance of high-need students on the applicable performance measures described in section #ebjf4 7#b7 ,permissive use of funds ,each eligible entity that receives a grant under this part may use the grant funds for an independent evaluation1 as required under section #ebjd7;a77#h71 of the innovative practice carried out with the grant4 7b7 ,authority ,to subgrant 7#a7 ,in general ,if an eligible entity that receives a grant under this part includes a nonprofit organization or educational service agency1 such nonprofit organization or educational service agency may use the grant funds to award subgrants to other entities to provide support to #a or more schools or local educational agencies4 7#b7 ,compliance with requirements of grantees ,each entity awarded a subgrant under paragraph 7#a7 shall comply with the requirements of this part relating to grantees1 as appropriate4 #ebjf4 ,performance measures ,the ,secretary shall establish performance measures for the programs and activities carried out under this part4 ,these measures1 at a minimum1 shall track the grantee's progress in improving outcomes for each subgroup of students described in section #aaaa7;a77#b77;,b77x7 that is served by the grantee1 including1 as applicable1 by-- 7#a7 increasing student achievement and decreasing achievement gaps2 7#b7 increasing high school graduation rates2 7#c7 increasing college readiness and rates of college enrollment2 7#d7 improving teacher and school leader effectiveness2 7#e7 improving school readiness2 and 7#f7 any other indicator as the ,secretary or grantee may determine4 #ebjg4 ,reporting ,an eligible entity that receives a grant under this part shall submit to the ,secretary1 at such time and in such manner as the ,secretary may require1 an annual report that includes1 among other things1 information on the entity's progress on the performance measures established under section #ebjf1 and the data supporting that progress4 4 ,c ,magnet schools assistance #ecja4 ,findings and purpose ,section #ecja 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #gbca7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by striking paragraph 7#b7 and inserting the following3 7#b7 ,the use of magnet schools has increased dramatically since the inception of the magnet schools assistance program under this ,act1 with more than #a1ejj1jjj students nationwide attending such schools4 2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#d71 by striking subparagraph 7,b7 and inserting the following3 7,b7 to ensure that all students have equitable access to a high-quality public education that will prepare them to succeed in a highly competitive economy comprised of people from many different racial and ethnic backgrounds2 and 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 by inserting 1 particularly whole-school programs1 after magnet school programs2 and 7ii7 by striking challenging ,state academic content standards and student academic achievement standards and inserting college and career ready ,state academic content standards and student academic achievement standards under section #aaaa7;a77#a72 and 7,b7 by striking paragraphs 7#c7 and 7#d7 and inserting the following3 7#c7 the development and design of evidence-based educational methods and practices that promote diversity and increase high-quality public educational options2 7#d7 courses of instruction within magnet schools that will substantially increase the college and career readiness of students attending such schools2 4 #ecjb4 ,program authorized ,section #ecjc 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #gbca;b7 is amended1 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by inserting competitive after to award4 #ecjc4 ,applications and requirements ,section #ecje 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #gbca;d7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking subsection 7b7 and inserting the following3 7b7 ,information and assurances ,each application submitted under subsection 7a7 shall include-- 7#a7 a description of-- 7,a7 how a grant awarded under this part will be used to-- 7i7 improve student academic achievement for all students and subgroups of students described in section #aaaa7;a77#b77;,b77x7 attending the magnet school program2 and 7ii7 promote desegregation1 including how the proposed magnet school program will increase interaction among students of different social1 economic1 ethnic1 and racial backgrounds1 including the policies1 programs1 and activities aimed at increasing interaction among such students2 7,b7 7i7 a description of the evidence that the magnet school program that the applicant proposes to implement would improve student academic achievement and reduce minority group isolation2 or 7ii7 if such evidence is not available1 a rationale1 based on current research findings1 for how the program would improve student academic achievement and reduce minority group isolation2 7,c7 how the applicant will continue the magnet school program after assistance under this part is no longer available1 and1 if applicable1 an explanation of why magnet schools established or supported by the applicant with grant funds under this part cannot be continued without the use of grant funds under this part2 7,d7 how grant funds under this part will be used-- 7i7 to improve student academic achievement for all students attending the magnet school programs2 and 7ii7 to implement services and activities that are consistent with other programs under this ,act1 and other ,acts1 as appropriate2 7,e7 the student application process1 and selection criteria1 if any1 to be used by the proposed magnet school program2 7,f7 how the applicant will conduct outreach and disseminate information about the proposed magnet school program1 including the application and selection process1 in a timely1 clear1 and accessible manner to all students and their parents and families and1 to the extent practicable1 in a language they can understand2 and 7,g7 how the applicant will assess1 monitor1 and evaluate the impact of the activities funded under this part on student academic achievement and integration2 and 7#b7 assurances that the applicant will-- 7,a7 use grant funds under this part for the purpose specified in section #ecja7;b72 7,b7 employ highly rated school leaders and teachers in the courses of instruction assisted under this part2 7,c7 not engage in discrimination based on race1 religion1 color1 national origin1 sex1 or disability in-- 7i7 the hiring1 promotion1 or assignment of employees of the applicant or other personnel for whom the applicant has any administrative responsibility2 7ii7 the assignment of students to schools1 or to courses of instruction within the schools1 of such applicant1 except to carry out the approved plan2 and 7iii7 designing or operating extracurricular activities for students2 7,d7 carry out a high-quality education program that will result in greater parent and family decisionmaking and engagement2 and 7,e7 give students residing in the local attendance area of the proposed magnet school program equitable consideration for placement in the program1 consistent with desegregation guidelines and the capacity of the applicant to accommodate the students4 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7c71 by striking will be met and inserting are being met4 #ecjd4 ,priority ,section #ecjf 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #gbca;e7 is amended by striking paragraphs 7#a71 7#b71 and 7#c71 and inserting the following3 7#a7 have the highest quality applications and demonstrate the greatest need for assistance1 based on the expense or difficulty of effectively carrying out approved desegregation plans and the magnet school program for which the grant is sought2 7#b7 propose to carry out new magnet school programs1 significantly revise existing magnet school programs1 or significantly expand magnet school programs1 in a manner that-- 7,a7 is aligned with other programs that have demonstrated a record of success in increasing student academic achievement and reducing minority group isolation2 or 7,b7 has a strong research basis for improving student academic achievement and reducing minority group isolation2 7#c7 select1 or propose to select1 students to attend magnet school programs solely or primarily by lottery1 rather than through academic examination or other selective enrollment methods2 and 7#d7 propose to serve the entire student population of a school4 4 #ecje4 ,use of funds ,section #ecjg 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #gbca;f7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#g7 and inserting the following3 7#a7 for planning1 outreach1 and promotional activities directly related to the development1 expansion1 continuation1 or enhancement of academic programs and services offered at magnet schools2 7#b7 for the acquisition of books1 educational technology1 materials1 and equipment necessary to conduct programs in magnet schools2 7#c7 for-- 7,a7 the compensation1 or subsidization of the compensation1 of elementary school and secondary school teachers1 leaders1 and other instructional staff who are highly rated2 and 7,b7 high-quality professional development and staff capacity-building activities1 including those designed to recruit1 prepare1 support1 and retain highly rated school teachers1 leaders1 and other instructional staff2 7#d7 with respect to a magnet school program offered to less than the entire student population of a school1 for instructional activities that are designed to make available the special curriculum that is offered by the magnet school program to students who are enrolled in the school but who are not enrolled in the magnet school program2 7#e7 for activities1 which may include the formation of partnerships with public or nonprofit organizations1 to help enhance the program or promote parent and family decisionmaking and engagement that will build the recipient's capacity to operate magnet school programs once the grant period has ended2 7#f7 to enable the local educational agency1 or consortium of such agencies1 to have more flexibility in designing magnet schools for students in all grades2 and 7#g7 for other operational costs that cannot be met with other ,state or local sources4 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b71 by striking based on the ,state's challenging academic content standards and student academic achievement standards or directly related to improving student reading skills or knowledge of mathematics1 science1 history1 geography1 ,english1 foreign languages1 art1 or music1 or to improving vocational1 technological1 and professional skills and inserting and making sufficient academic growth4 #ecjf4 ,limitations ,section #ecji 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #gbca;h7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking a period that shall not exceed #c fiscal years and inserting an initial period of not more than #c fiscal years1 and may be renewed for not more than an additional #b years if the ,secretary finds that the grantee is achieving the intended outcomes of the grant and shows improvement in increasing student academic achievement and reducing minority-group isolation1 and other indicators of success established by the ,secretary2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 by striking #ej and inserting #dj2 and 7,b7 by striking #ae and inserting #aj4 #ecjg4 ,evaluations ,section #ecaj 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #gbca;i7 is amended to read as follows3 #ecaj4 ,evaluations 7a7 ,impact of activities ,from the amount reserved for evaluation activities in accordance with section #ifja7;a71 the ,secretary1 acting through the ,director of the ,institute of ,education ,sciences1 shall1 in consultation with the relevant program office at the ,department1 evaluate the implementation and impact of the activities supported under this part1 consistent with section #ifja1 including-- 7#a7 how1 and the extent to which1 magnet school programs lead to educational quality and improvement2 7#b7 the extent to which magnet school programs enhance student access to a high quality education2 7#c7 the extent to which magnet school programs lead to the elimination1 reduction1 or prevention of minority group isolation in elementary schools and secondary schools with substantial proportions of minority students2 and 7#d7 the extent to which magnet school programs differ from other school programs in terms of the organizational characteristics and resource allocations of such magnet school programs4 7b7 ,dissemination ,the ,secretary shall collect and disseminate to the general public information on successful magnet school programs4 4 #ecjh4 ,availability of funds for grants to agencies not previously assisted ,section #ecaa 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #gbca;j7 is amended to read as follows3 #ecaa4 ,availability of funds for grants to agencies not previously assisted ,for any fiscal year for which the amount appropriated pursuant to section #c7v7 exceeds #ge1jjj1jjj1 the ,secretary shall give priority in using such amounts in excess of #ge1jjj1jjj to awarding grants to local educational agencies or consortia of such agencies that did not receive a grant under this part for the preceding fiscal year4 4 ,d ,public charter schools #edja4 ,public charter schools ,part ,d of title ,v 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #gbda et seq47 is amended to read as follows3 ,d ,public charter schools #edja4 ,purpose ,the purpose of this part is to support the creation1 expansion1 and replication of high-performing charter schools that serve the needs and increase the academic achievement of all students4 #edjb4 ,distribution of funds ,from the funds appropriated to carry out this part for a fiscal year-- 7#a7 #he percent shall be available to carry out subpart #a2 and 7#b7 #ae percent shall be available to carry out subpart #b4 #a ,successful charter schools program #edaa4 ,definitions ,in this subpart3 7#a7 ,charter ,school ,the term charter school means a public school that-- 7,a7 is governed by a separate and independent board that exercises authority over #a or more schools1 including authority in the areas of governance1 personnel1 budget1 schedule1 and instructional program2 7,b7 has ongoing1 significant autonomy in the areas of-- 7i7 the hiring1 replacement1 and salaries of the school staff2 7ii7 the school budget2 7iii7 scheduling formats for the school day and school year2 7iv7 the instructional programs of the school1 including instructional models and curricula2 and 7v7 the management and daily operation of the school2 7,c7 in accordance with a specific ,state statute authorizing the granting of charters to schools1 is exempt from significant ,state or local rules that inhibit the flexible operation and management of public schools1 but not from any rules relating to the other requirements of this paragraph2 7,d7 is created by a developer as a public school1 or is adapted by a developer from an existing public school1 and is operated under public supervision and direction2 7,e7 operates in pursuit of a specific set of educational objectives determined by the school's developer and agreed to by the charter school authorizer2 7,f7 provides #a or more programs of elementary education1 secondary education1 or both1 including early childhood education1 and may also provide adult education1 in accordance with ,state law2 7,g7 is nonsectarian in its programs1 admissions policies1 employment practices1 and all other operations1 and is not affiliated with a sectarian school or religious institution2 7,h7 does not charge tuition2 7,i7 complies with the ,age ,discrimination ,act of #aige1 title ,,vi of the ,civil ,rights ,act of #aifd1 title ,,ix of the ,education ,amendments of #aigb1 section #ejd of the ,rehabilitation ,act of #aigc1 title ,,ii of the ,americans with ,disabilities ,act of #aiij1 and part ,b of the ,individuals with ,disabilities ,education ,act2 7,j7 is a school to which parents choose to send their children1 and that admits students on the basis of a lottery if more students apply for admission than can be accommodated1 except as modified by the ,secretary by regulation in accordance with clause 7iv7 or 7v7 of section #aaaf7;d77#d77;,b72 7,k7 complies with the same ,federal and ,state audit requirements as do other elementary schools1 secondary schools1 and early childhood education and adult education programs1 as applicable1 in the ,state1 unless such requirements are specifically waived for the purpose of this program2 7,l7 meets all applicable ,federal1 ,state1 and local health and safety requirements2 7,m7 operates in accordance with ,state law2 and 7,n7 has a written performance contract with a charter school authorizer that includes-- 7i7 a description of how student performance will be measured on the basis of-- 7,i7 ,state assessments that are required of other public schools2 and 7,,ii7 any other assessments that are mutually agreeable to the charter school authorizer and the charter school2 7ii7 a requirement that student academic achievement and growth1 consistent with section #aaaa1 for the students enrolled at the school as a whole and for each subgroup described in section #aaaa7;a77#c77;,d7 will be used as a primary factor in decisions about the renewal or revocation of the charter1 in addition to other criteria1 as appropriate2 7iii7 the student academic achievement and growth1 consistent with section #aaaa1 and student retention goals1 and1 in the case of a high school1 graduation rate goals for the students enrolled at the school as a whole and for each subgroup described in section #aaaa7;a77#c77;,d71 and any other goals to be achieved by the end of the contract period2 7iv7 the obligations and responsibilities of the charter school and the charter school authorizer2 and 7v7 a description of the autonomy that will be granted to the charter school in each area described under subparagraph 7,b74 7#b7 ,charter ,school ,authorizer ,the term charter school authorizer means any public or nonprofit entity that has the authority under ,state law1 and is approved by the ,secretary1 to authorize or approve a public charter school4 7#c7 ,developer ,the term developer means any individual1 group of individuals1 or public nonprofit organization that-- 7,a7 has applied for1 or been granted1 a charter for a charter school2 or 7,b7 has received authorization to start a charter school4 7#d7 ,eligible ,entity ,the term eligible entity means-- 7,a7 a ,state educational agency2 7,b7 a local educational agency1 except a charter school that is considered a local educational agency under ,state law2 7,c7 a charter school authorizer2 or 7,d7 a charter management organization4 7#e7 ,expand ,the term expand means to increase the student enrollment of an existing high-performing charter school by more than #ej percent or through the addition of not less than #b grades to such existing charter school over the course of a grant or subgrant under this part4 7#f7 ,high-performing charter school ,the term high-performing charter school means-- 7,a7 in the case of a charter school that was not open or did not enroll students in the preceding school year1 a charter school that has a written performance contract with a charter school authorizer that includes1 for the students enrolled at the school as a whole and for each subgroup described in section #aaaa7;a77#c77;,d7 for the most recent year for which such data are available-- 7i7 student academic achievement and growth goals 7as measured1 in the case of a charter school that is an elementary school or secondary school1 by performance on the statewide academic assessments required under section #aaaa7;a77#b7 and individual academic growth1 consistent with section #aaaa7;a77 that are higher than the average student academic achievement and growth results1 consistent with section #aaaa1 in demographically similar schools in the ,state2 7ii7 student retention goals that are similar to1 or greater than1 the average student retention rates in demographically similar schools in the ,state2 and 7iii7 if the charter school is a high school1 goals for graduation rates1 rates of student enrollment at institutions of higher education1 and rates of student persistence at institutions of higher education that are higher than such average rates in demographically similar schools in the ,state2 or 7,b7 in the case of a charter school that was open and enrolled students for the preceding school year1 a charter school that has1 for the students enrolled at the school as a whole and for each subgroup described in section #aaaa7;a77#c77;,d7 for the most recent year for which such data are available-- 7i7 student academic achievement and growth results 7as measured1 in the case of a charter school that is an elementary school or secondary school1 by performance on the statewide academic assessments required under section #aaaa7;a77#b7 and individual academic growth1 consistent with section #aaaa7 that are significantly higher than the average student academic achievement and growth results1 consistent with section #aaaa1 in demographically similar schools in the ,state2 7ii7 student retention rates that are similar to or higher than the average student retention rates in demographically similar schools in the ,state2 and 7iii7 if the school is a high school1 higher graduation rates1 rates of student enrollment at institutions of higher education1 and rates of student persistence at institutions of higher education than such average rates in demographically similar schools in the ,state4 7#g7 ,replicate ,the term replicate means to open #a or more new campuses of1 or schools based on1 an existing high-performing charter school under a new or existing charter1 or both1 over the course of a grant or subgrant under this part4 #edab4 ,program authorized 7a7 ,in general ,from the amount available to carry out this subpart1 the ,secretary shall award grants1 on a competitive basis1 to eligible entities to enable such eligible entities to award subgrants to developers to create1 expand1 or replicate #a or more high-performing charter schools1 including through conversion of an existing public school into a charter school4 7b7 ,allocations ,the ,secretary shall use not less than #be percent of funds to award grants to eligible entities described in #edaa7d77;,a74 7c7 ,considerations ,in awarding grants under this subpart1 the ,secretary shall consider-- 7#a7 the geographic diversity of the eligible entities1 including the distribution of grants among urban1 suburban1 and rural areas2 and 7#b7 the number of eligible entities in a ,state that are receiving grants under this subpart in any fiscal year4 7d7 ,grant amount 7#a7 ,in determining the amount of each grant to be awarded under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall consider-- 7,a7 the number of operating charter schools under the jurisdiction or in the service area of the eligible entity2 7,b7 to the extent practicable1 the number of students1 including students on charter school waiting lists1 that will be served by high-performing charter schools that receive funds under this subpart2 and 7,c7 the amount of funds that is needed to implement the activities described in the approved application4 7e7 ,duration 7#a7 ,in general ,each grant awarded under this subpart shall be for an initial period of not more than #c years4 7#b7 ,renewal ,the ,secretary may renew a grant awarded under this subpart for an additional period of not more than #b years1 if the eligible entity is achieving the objectives of the grant and has shown improvement on the performance measures and targets described in section #edag7;a74 7f7 ,limitations 7#a7 ,grants ,an eligible entity described under subparagraph 7,a7 of section #edaa7d7 may not receive more than #a grant at a time under this section4 7#b7 ,subgrants ,a developer may not receive more than #a grant or subgrant at a time under this section4 7g7 ,reservations 7#a7 ,administrative ,expenses ,an eligible entity that receives a grant under this subpart may use not more than a total of #e percent of grant funds for administrative expenses associated with the grant1 including for improvement of the eligible entity's oversight or management of charter schools4 7#b7 ,improving authorizer quality ,an eligible entity described in subparagraph 7,a71 7,b71 or 7,c7 of section #edaa7d7 shall use #e percent of grant funds for improving authorizer quality1 including charter school oversight and monitoring systems and procedures for revoking or not renewing charters4 7h7 ,waiver ,the ,secretary may waive a statutory or regulatory requirement over which the ,secretary exercises administrative authority1 except a requirement described in section #edaa7a71 if-- 7#a7 the waiver is requested in an approved application under this subpart2 and 7#b7 the ,secretary determines that granting the waiver will promote the purpose of this subpart4 #edac4 ,applications 7a7 ,in general ,each eligible entity desiring a grant under this subpart shall submit an application to the ,secretary at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information and assurances as the ,secretary may require4 7b7 ,contents 7#a7 ,eligible entities ,at a minimum1 the application described in subsection 7a7 shall include a description of -- 7,a7 how the eligible entity will use grant funds to create1 expand1 or replicate #a or more high-performing charter schools2 7,b7 the need for the high-performing charter schools that the eligible entity seeks to support1 including information that demonstrates the interest of parents and communities in increasing charter school enrollment capacity1 such as the number of students who are on waiting lists for charter schools under the jurisdiction of the eligible entity2 7,c7 the performance measures the eligible entity will use to measure outcomes2 7,d7 how the eligible entity will provide information and support to parents1 families1 and students regarding the available charter school options in a simple1 clear1 and easily accessible format and1 to the extent practicable1 in a language that such parents1 families1 and students can understand2 7,e7 how the eligible entity will coordinate the grant funds received under this subpart with other ,federal1 ,state1 and local funds2 7,f7 how the eligible entity will ensure that each charter school within such eligible entity's jurisdiction or service area-- 7i7 meets the requirements of section #edaa7a72 and 7ii7 provides equitable access and effectively serves the needs of all students1 including children with disabilities and ,english learners1 and implements outreach and recruitment practices that include families of such students2 7,g7 how the eligible entity will award subgrants to developers1 on a competitive basis and through a high-quality review process1 including a description of the subgrant application2 7,h7 how the eligible entity will target subgrants to high-performing charter schools that plan to serve students who attend schools that have been identified through the ,state accountability and improvement system described in section #aaaf2 7,i7 the eligible entity's record1 if applicable1 of success in creating1 expanding1 replicating1 managing1 and overseeing high-performing charter schools1 and closing unsuccessful schools2 7,j7 how the eligible entity will hold charter schools within such eligible entity's jurisdiction accountable if such schools do not meet the objectives specified in the performance contract described in section #edaa7a77,n71 including by closing unsuccessful schools2 and 7,k7 how charter school authorizers are approved1 monitored1 held accountable for establishing rigorous standards1 periodically reviewed1 and re-approved in the ,state in which the eligible entity operates1 based on the performance of the charter schools that such charter school authorizers authorize1 including in the areas of student safety1 financial management1 and compliance with all applicable statutes and regulations4 7#b7 ,state educational agencies ,each eligible entity described in section #edaa7d77;,a7 shall include in the application described in paragraph 7#a7 7in addition to the requirements of such paragraph71 the following3 7,a7 ,a description of the ,state's laws1 policies1 or procedures1 if applicable1 that address-- 7i7 how decisions are made to close unsuccessful charter schools1 and how student academic achievement and growth1 consistent with section #aaaa1 for all students and for each subgroup of students described in section #aaaa7;a77#c77;,d71 is a primary factor in such decisions2 7ii7 how charter schools are monitored and held accountable for-- 7,i7 meeting the requirements described in section #edaa7a72 and 7,,ii7 providing equitable access and effectively serving the needs of all students1 including students with disabilities and ,english learners2 and 7iii7 how a charter school that is considered a local educational agency under ,state law1 or a local educational agency in which a charter school is located1 will comply with subsections 7a77#e7 and 7e77#a77;,b7 of section #fac of the ,individuals with ,disabilities ,education ,act4 7,b7 ,information about the eligible entity's record of funding charter schools1 including funding charter school facilities4 7,c7 ,information about the number of charter schools in the ,state that-- 7i7 have been closed or have had charters revoked or not renewed in the preceding #e-year period1 and the reasons for such closures1 revocations1 or nonrenewals2 7ii7 have been identified1 through the ,state accountability and improvement system1 as focus schools or priority schools under subsection 7c7 or 7d7 of section #aaaf in the preceding #e-year period2 7iii7 have met objectives specified in the performance contract described in section #edaa7a77,n72 and 7iv7 the charter school authorizer has authorized that are high-performing charter schools1 and the percentage of such charter schools as compared to the total number of charter schools that the charter school authorizer has authorized4 7#c7 ,local educational agencies ,each eligible entity described in section #edaa7d77;,b7 shall include in the application described in paragraph 7#a7 7in addition to the requirements described in such paragraph71 a description of the eligible entity's policies and procedures for-- 7,a7 ensuring that charter schools under the jurisdiction of such eligible entity have equitable access to school facilities and school facilities financing2 7,b7 complying with subsections 7a77#e7 and 7e77#a77;,b7 of section #fac of the ,individuals with ,disabilities ,education ,act2 and 7,c7 supporting public school choice4 7#d7 ,charter school authorizers ,each eligible entity described in section #edaa7d77;,c7 shall include in the application described in paragraph 7#a7 7in addition to the requirements of such paragraph71 the following3 7,a7 ,a demonstration that the eligible entity has explicit and clear policies and procedures in place for the approval1 monitoring1 renewal1 and closure of charter schools1 and an assurance that such policies and procedures make student academic achievement and growth1 consistent with section #aaaa1 for all students and for each subgroup of students described in section #aaaa7;a77#c77;,d71 a primary factor in such decisions4 7,b7 ,a description of how the eligible entity will make publicly available 7in a clear and uniform format1 a timely manner1 and a form that is easily accessible1 and1 to the extent practicable1 in a language that families and students can understand7-- 7i7 information about the criteria and procedures for granting1 denying1 revoking1 and renewing charters for charter schools2 and 7ii7 the results of decisions relating to the granting1 denial1 revocation1 and renewal of charters for charter schools1 including performance data and other relevant information on which each decision is based4 7,c7 ,information about the number of charter schools that the charter school authorizer has authorized in each of the following categories3 7i7 ,charter schools that have been closed or have had charters revoked or not renewed by the eligible entity in the preceding #e-year period1 and the reasons for such closures1 revocations1 or nonrenewals4 7ii7 ,charter schools that have been identified as focus schools or priority schools under subsection 7c7 or 7d7 of section #aaaf through the ,state accountability and improvement system4 7iii7 ,charter schools that have met objectives specified in the performance contract described in section #edaa7a77,n74 7iv7 ,charter schools that are high-performing charter schools1 and the percentage of such charter schools as compared to the total number of charter schools that the charter school authorizer has authorized4 7#e7 ,charter management organizations ,each eligible entity described in section #edaa7d77;,d7 shall include in the application described in paragraph 7#a7 7in addition to the requirements of such paragraph71 a description of-- 7,a7 the qualifications of such eligible entity's management team2 and 7,b7 a multi-year financial and operating model for each of the high-performing charter schools that such eligible entity will create1 expand1 or replicate under the grant4 7#f7 ,special rule ,in the case of a developer that plans to open a charter school in a jurisdiction or service area where no eligible entity will be awarding subgrants under this subpart for the fiscal year for which the developer applies1 the ,secretary may award a grant to such developer if such developer has an approved application that includes the requirements described in subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,f7 of paragraph 7#a7 and paragraph 7#e74 ,the requirements of subsections 7b7 and 7c7 of section #edaf and section #edag7;c7 shall apply to a developer receiving a grant under this paragraph in the same manner as such sections apply to a developer receiving a subgrant under section #edaf1 except that the developer shall submit the data under section #edag7;c7 directly to the ,secretary4 #edad4 ,selection criteria2 priority 7a7 ,selection ,criteria 7#a7 ,in ,general ,in awarding grants to eligible entities under this subpart1 the ,secretary shall consider-- 7,a7 the quality of the eligible entity's application2 7,b7 the eligible entity's record1 if applicable1 of success in creating1 expanding1 replicating1 managing1 and overseeing high-performing charter schools2 7,c7 the eligible entity's record of discontinuing funding or closing low-performing charter schools1 including1 as applicable1 by revoking or not renewing the charters of such charter schools1 and the eligible entity's commitment to discontinuing funding or closing low-performing charter schools in the future2 7,d7 the extent to which the eligible entity demonstrates that such eligible entity will award subgrants targeted to serving students who attend schools that have been identified as focus schools or priority schools under subsection 7c7 or 7d7 of section #aaaf through the ,state accountability and improvement system2 7,e7 the quality of the eligible entity's plan for supporting subgrant recipients1 through such activities as technical assistance1 directly or through grants1 contracts1 or cooperative agreements1 in order to-- 7i7 improve student academic achievement and growth1 consistent with section #aaaa1 for all students and for each subgroup of students described in section #aaaa7;a77#c77;,d72 and 7ii7 promote effective outreach to1 and recruitment of1 students who are children with disabilities and students who are ,english learners1 and the parents and families of such students2 and 7,f7 the extent to which the ,state in which the eligible entity operates provides for and enforces high-quality standards for charter school authorizers1 including by establishing standards for rigorous and periodic reviews4 7#b7 ,state ,educational ,agencies ,in the case of an applicant that is an eligible entity described in section #edaa7d77;,a71 in addition to the elements described in paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall also consider the extent to which such eligible entity-- 7,a7 ensures that charter schools receive equitable funding compared to other public schools in the ,state1 and a commensurate share of ,federal1 ,state1 and local revenues compared to public schools in the ,state1 including equitable ,state funding to support early childhood education programs operated by charter schools in the ,state1 in accordance with ,state law2 and 7,b7 provides charter schools with equitable access to funds for facilities 7which may include funds for leasing or purchasing facilities or for making tenant improvements71 assistance for facilities acquisition1 access to public facilities1 the ability to share in the proceeds of bonds and levies1 or other support related to facilities4 7#c7 ,local educational agencies ,in the case of an applicant that is an eligible entity described in section #edaa7d77;,b7 7except for a charter school that is considered a local educational agency under ,state law71 in addition to the elements described in paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall also consider-- 7,a7 if charter schools are operating within the area served by such eligible entity1 the extent to which the eligible entity has policies and procedures in place to ensure that-- 7i7 charter schools have equitable access to school facilities2 or 7ii7 charter schools are not denied access to available public school facilities2 and 7,b7 the extent to which the eligible entity demonstrates support for public school choice4 7#d7 ,charter ,school ,authorizers ,in the case of an applicant that is an eligible entity described in section #edaa7d77;,c71 in addition to the elements described in paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall also consider the eligible entity's record of success in authorizing and supporting high-performing charter schools4 7#e7 ,charter management organizations ,in the case of an applicant that is an eligible entity described in section #edaa7d77;,d71 in addition to the elements described in paragraph 7#a71 as applicable1 the ,secretary shall also consider-- 7,a7 the quality of the eligible entity's management team2 and 7,b7 the quality and sustainability of the eligible entity's multi-year financial and operating model4 7b7 ,priority 7#a7 ,students from low-income families ,in awarding grants under this subpart1 the ,secretary shall give priority to eligible entities that propose to create1 expand1 or replicate high-performing charter schools that plan to enroll a large percentage of students from low-income families4 7#b7 ,diversity ,in awarding grants under this subpart1 the ,secretary may give priority to eligible entities that propose to create1 expand1 or replicate a high-performing charter school that will have a diverse student population4 7#c7 ,state educational agencies ,in the case of an applicant that is an eligible entity described in section #edaa7d77;,a71 the ,secretary shall give priority to such eligible entities-- 7,a7 from ,states that do not have a law that prohibits1 or effectively inhibits1 increasing the number of high-performing charter schools in the ,state2 7,b7 from ,states that-- 7i7 provide for1 and adequately support1 #b or more charter school authorizers1 of which not less than #a is a statewide charter school authorizer2 or 7ii7 in the case of a ,state in which local educational agencies are the only charter school authorizers-- 7,i7 allow for an appeals process through which developers have an opportunity to appeal a denial to another authorizer that will issue a final determination regarding whether or not to grant the developer a charter2 and 7,,ii7 require charter school authorizers to indicate an affirmative interest in serving as charter school authorizers2 and 7,c7 that have a policy or procedure in place that ensures that-- 7i7 charter schools are reauthorized or have their charter renewed not less than once every #e years2 and 7ii7 charter schools submit independently audited financial statements to the authorizer4 #edae4 ,uses of funds 7a7 ,required uses of funds ,each eligible entity receiving a grant under section #edab7;a7 shall-- 7#a7 use not less than #ie percent of the remaining grant funds1 after the reservations made under section #edab7;g71 to award subgrants to #a or more developers1 as described in section #edaf1 to enable such developers to create1 expand1 or replicate #a or more high-performing charter schools 7which may include opening new schools or converting existing schools into charter schools7 in the area served by the eligible entity or under the jurisdiction of the eligible entity2 7#b7 in awarding subgrants1 give priority to developers that propose to create1 expand1 or replicate a high-performing charter school in which a large percentage of the students enrolled are from low-income families2 7#c7 provide developers who are receiving a subgrant with support and technical assistance in-- 7,a7 improving student academic achievement and growth1 consistent with section #aaaa2 7,b7 effectively serving the needs of all students1 including students who are children with disabilities and students who are ,english learners2 and 7,c7 implementing outreach and recruitment practices that includes families of students who are children with disabilities and ,english learners2 7#d7 directly1 or through a partnership with a nonprofit organization 7such as a community-based organization71 develop and implement parent1 family1 and student information1 outreach1 and recruitment programs to provide information and support to parents1 families1 and students about the public school choice options available to them1 including students who are children with disabilities and students who are ,english learners1 in a simple1 clear1 and easily accessible format and1 to the extent practicable1 in a language that such parents1 families1 and students can understand4 7b7 ,permissible use of funds ,each eligible entity receiving a grant under section #edab7;a7 may use not more than #b4e percent of grant funds to disseminate information to public schools in the eligible entity's jurisdiction or service area about lessons learned through the grant activities1 in order to-- 7#a7 successfully address the education needs of all students1 including students who are children with disabilities and students who are ,english learners2 and 7#b7 replicate high-performing charter school models4 #edaf4 ,subgrants 7a7 ,applications ,each developer that desires to receive a subgrant under this subpart shall submit an application to the appropriate eligible entity at such time1 in such form1 and including such information and assurances as the eligible entity may reasonably require1 which shall include the information required under subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,f7 of paragraph 7#a7 and paragraph 7#e7 of section #edac7;b74 7b7 ,use of funds ,a developer that receives a subgrant under this subpart shall use such subgrant funds to create1 expand1 or replicate #a or more high-performing charter schools1 which may include carrying out the following activities3 7#a7 ,if necessary1 carrying out not more than #ab months of planning and program design1 unless such developer demonstrates the need for an additional planning period of not more than #c months4 7#b7 ,recruiting and providing preparation1 induction1 and professional development for teachers1 school leaders1 and other staff who will work in a charter school that is supported by the developer4 7#c7 ,acquiring necessary equipment1 supplies1 and educational materials1 including curricula1 assessments1 and instructional materials4 7#d7 ,professional development and implementation of systems for the delivery of appropriate services for students who are children with disabilities and students who are ,english learners1 including through centralizing1 purchasing1 or sharing the provision of such services with other organizations4 7#e7 ,develop transportation systems to provide transportation to students to and from the school4 7#f7 ,paying operational costs for a charter school that cannot be met through ,state or local funding sources4 7#g7 ,directly1 or through a partnership with a nonprofit organization 7including a community-based organization71 developing and implementing parent1 family1 and student information and outreach programs to provide information and support to parents1 families1 and students about each charter school1 in a simple1 clear1 and easily accessible format and1 to the extent practicable1 in a language that the parents1 families1 and students can understand4 7#h7 ,developing and implementing effective outreach and recruitment strategies to inform families of students who are children with disabilities and students who are ,english learners about the charter school1 the charter school admissions process1 and the charter school's plan to effectively provide appropriate educational and related services to such students4 7#i7 ,evaluating and disseminating information1 including through technical assistance1 about the effectiveness of the activities supported by the subgrant4 7c7 ,limitations ,not more than #a percent of subgrant funds may be used to carry out the activities described in subsection 7b77#i74 #edag4 ,performance measures2 reports 7a7 ,performance ,measures and ,targets ,each eligible entity receiving a grant under this subpart shall establish performance measures and annual targets1 approved by the ,secretary1 for the charter schools that are created1 expanded1 or replicated with funds provided through a grant or subgrant under this subpart4 ,such measures and targets shall include1 at a minimum1 in the aggregate and disaggregated by each subgroup of students described in section #aaaa7;a77#c77;,d7-- 7#a7 the number of students enrolled in each charter school2 7#b7 the number of students enrolled in each high-performing charter school2 7#c7 the number of students enrolled in each high-performing charter school who were formerly attending a school that has been identified as a focus school or priority school under subsection 7c7 or 7d7 of section #aaaf through the ,state accountability and improvement system2 7#d7 student academic achievement and growth1 consistent with section #aaaa1 including1 if applicable1 performance on the ,state academic assessments required under section #aaaa7;a77#b71 and student growth consistent with section #aaaa2 7#e7 student retention rates2 7#f7 in the case of a public charter school that is a secondary school1 student graduation rates1 and student rates of enrollment and persistence in institutions of higher education2 and 7#g7 other measures required by the ,secretary4 7b7 ,reports ,each eligible entity receiving a grant under this subpart shall annually prepare and submit a report to the ,secretary containing the information described under subsection 7a74 7c7 ,developers ,each developer receiving a subgrant under this subpart from an eligible entity shall provide the eligible entity with the data necessary to comply with the requirements of this section4 #edah4 ,federal formula allocation during first year and for successive enrollment expansions 7a7 ,in general ,for purposes of the allocation to schools by the ,states or their agencies of funds under part ,a of title ,i1 and any other ,federal funds which the ,secretary allocates to ,states on a formula basis1 the ,secretary and each ,state educational agency shall take such measures as are necessary to ensure that every charter school receives the ,federal funding for which the charter school is eligible not later than #e months after the charter school first opens1 notwithstanding the fact that the identity and characteristics of the students enrolling in that charter school are not fully and completely determined until that charter school actually opens4 ,the measures similarly shall ensure that every charter school expanding its enrollment in any subsequent year of operation receives the ,federal funding for which the charter school is eligible not later than #e months after such expansion4 7b7 ,adjustment and late openings 7#a7 ,in general ,the measures described in subsection 7a7 shall include provision for appropriate adjustments1 through recovery of funds or reduction of payments for the succeeding year1 in cases where payments made to a charter school on the basis of estimated or projected enrollment data exceed the amounts that the school is eligible to receive on the basis of actual or final enrollment data4 7#b7 ,rule ,for charter schools that first open after ,november #a of any academic year1 the ,state1 in accordance with guidance provided by the ,secretary and applicable ,federal statutes and regulations1 shall ensure that such charter schools that are eligible for the funds described in subsection 7a7 for such academic year have a full and fair opportunity to receive those funds during the charter schools' first year of operation4 #edai4 ,records transfer ,state educational agencies and local educational agencies receiving funds under part ,a of title ,i or any other ,federal funds from the ,secretary1 shall1 in the most timely manner possible and to the extent practicable1 ensure that a student's records and1 if applicable1 a student's individualized education program as defined in section #fjb of the ,individuals with ,disabilities ,education ,act1 are transferred to a charter school upon the transfer of the student to the charter school1 and to another public school upon the transfer of the student from a charter school to another public school1 in accordance with applicable ,state law4 #edbj4 ,national activities ,from funds made available under this subpart for each fiscal year1 the ,secretary may reserve not more than #e percent for national activities to carry out 7directly or through grants1 contracts that use a competitive bidding process1 or cooperative agreements7 research1 development1 data collection1 technical assistance1 outreach1 and dissemination activities1 including-- 7#a7 research1 technical assistance1 and other activities to assist eligible entities receiving a grant under this subpart1 and other eligible entities in improving the entity's capacity to-- 7,a7 create1 expand1 replicate1 operate1 or support high-performing charter schools that meet the needs of1 and improve the outcomes for1 all students1 including students who are children with disabilities and students who are ,english learners2 7,b7 support charter school authorizers to improve quality through the adoption of research-based policies and procedures and increased capacity2 and 7,c7 work to turn around schools that have been identified as focus schools or priority schools under subsection 7c7 or 7d7 of section #aaaf through the ,state accountability and improvement system2 7#b7 providing for the research and dissemination of information about specific charter school models and program characteristics for which there is strong evidence of a significant impact on improving student academic achievement and growth1 consistent with section #aaaa1 for all students1 including students who are children with disabilities and ,english learners2 7#c7 developing and implementing activities that help parents1 families1 students1 and the community identify and access high-performing charter schools2 7#d7 providing for the collection of information regarding the financial resources available to charter schools 7including access to private capital7 and widely disseminating to charter schools any such relevant information and model descriptions of successful programs2 and 7#e7 carrying out other related activities4 #b ,charter school facility acquisition1 construction1 and renovation #edca4 ,purpose ,the purpose of this subpart is to provide grants to eligible entities to improve access to facilities and facilities financing for high-performing charter schools and assist such schools to address the cost of acquiring1 constructing1 and renovating facilities4 #edcb4 ,definitions ,in this subpart3 7#a7 ,eligible entity ,the term eligible entity means-- 7,a7 a ,state educational agency2 7,b7 a local educational agency1 except a charter school that is considered a local educational agency under ,state law2 7,c7 a nonprofit entity2 7,d7 a ,state financing authority2 or 7,e7 a consortium of entities described in any of subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,d74 7#b7 ,high-performing charter school ,the term high-performing charter school has the meaning given such term in section #edaa4 7#c7 ,per-,pupil ,facilities ,aid ,program ,the term per-pupil facilities aid program means a program-- 7,a7 that is specified in ,state law2 7,b7 that provides annual financing1 on a per-pupil basis1 for charter school facilities2 and 7,c7 in which a ,state makes payments1 on a per-pupil basis1 to charter schools to provide such schools with financing-- 7i7 that is dedicated solely for funding charter school facilities2 or 7ii7 a portion of which is dedicated for funding charter school facilities4 #edcc4 ,grants to eligible entities 7a7 ,credit enhancement grants ,the ,secretary shall use not less than #fe percent of the amount available to carry out this subpart to award grants on a competitive basis to eligible entities to enable such eligible entities to demonstrate innovative credit enhancement methods of assisting high-performing charter schools to access private sector capital to address the cost of acquiring1 constructing1 and renovating facilities by enhancing the availability of loans or bond financing4 7b7 ,other facilities grants ,the ,secretary shall use the remainder of the amount available to carry out this subpart to award grants on a competitive basis to eligible entities to-- 7#a7 improve access to facilities and facilities financing for high-performing charter schools1 through methods that may include-- 7,a7 leveraging ,state and local facilities funds1 including the cost of implementing school bond programs that include high-performing charter schools2 7,b7 implementing open-facilities-access programs or making available renovated or adapted space for high-performing charter schools2 and 7,c7 assisting with constructing or improving1 at low cost1 facilities for high-performing charter schools through innovative methods2 and 7#b7 support an eligible entity described in section #edcb7a77;,a7 in the establishment1 enhancement1 and administration of a per-pupil facilities aid program through ,federal payments that shall be not more than-- 7,a7 #ij percent of the cost1 for the first fiscal year for which the program receives assistance under this subsection2 7,b7 #hj percent in the second such year2 7,c7 #fj percent in the third such year2 7,d7 #dj percent in the fourth such year2 and 7,e7 #bj percent in the fifth such year4 7c7 ,state ,share of ,per-,pupil ,facilities ,aid ,program ,a ,state receiving a grant under subsection 7b77#b7 may partner with #a or more organizations to provide not more than #ej percent of the ,state share of the cost of establishing1 enhancing1 or administering the per-pupil facilities aid program4 7d7 ,grant amount ,in determining the amount of each grant to be awarded under this subpart1 the ,secretary shall consider-- 7#a7 the quality of the application submitted under section #edce2 7#b7 the number of students that are served or may be served by high-performing charter schools that would receive assistance under the grant program2 and 7#c7 the amount of funds that is needed to implement the activities described in the approved application4 7e7 ,supplement not supplant ,funds made available under this section shall be used to supplement1 and not supplant1 ,state and local public funds expended to provide programs for charter schools4 #edcd4 ,charter school objectives ,an eligible entity receiving a grant under this subpart shall use the funds to assist #a or more high-performing charter schools to accomplish #a or both of the following objectives3 7#a7 ,the acquisition 7by purchase1 lease1 donation1 or otherwise7 of an interest 7including an interest held by a third party for the benefit of a charter school7 in improved or unimproved real property that is necessary to commence or continue the operation of a charter school4 7#b7 ,the construction of new facilities1 or the renovation1 repair1 or alteration of existing facilities1 necessary to commence or continue the operation of a charter school4 #edce4 ,applications2 selection criteria 7a7 ,in general ,each eligible entity desiring a grant under this subpart shall submit an application to the ,secretary at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information and assurances as the ,secretary may require4 7b7 ,contents ,an application submitted under subsection 7a7 shall include-- 7#a7 a description of the activities that the eligible entity proposes to carry out using funds received under this subpart2 7#b7 a demonstration that the eligible entity will consider the quality of a charter school when determining-- 7,a7 which charter schools will receive assistance under this subpart2 7,b7 how much grant assistance will be provided to each charter school2 and 7,c7 the type of assistance that each charter school will receive2 7#c7 a description of the eligible entity's record of successfully carrying out the activities that such eligible entity proposes to carry out2 7#d7 if applicable1 the eligible entity's record of leveraging private-sector funding and a description of how the proposed activities will leverage the maximum amount of private-sector financing capital relative to the amount of government funding2 7#e7 an explanation of how the eligible entity possesses sufficient expertise in education to evaluate the likelihood of success of a charter school for which facilities financing is sought2 7#f7 in the case of an application submitted by an eligible entity that includes #a or more ,state or local educational agencies1 a description of the agency's policies and procedures for ensuring that charter schools have equitable access to school facilities2 and 7#g7 such other information as the ,secretary may reasonably require4 7c7 ,selection ,criteria ,in awarding grants under this subpart1 the ,secretary shall consider-- 7#a7 the quality of the eligible entity's application2 7#b7 the extent to which the eligible entity proposes to support high-performing charter schools that plan to enroll a large percentage of students from low-income families2 7#c7 the extent to which the eligible entity proposes to support high-performing charter schools that plan to enroll a large percentage of students who attend schools that have been identified as focus schools or priority schools under subsection 7c7 or 7d7 of section #aaaf through the ,state accountability and improvement system2 7#d7 the geographic diversity of the eligible entities1 including the distribution of grants between urban and rural areas2 and 7#e7 the number of eligible entities in a ,state that are receiving grants under this subpart in any fiscal year4 #edcf4 ,reserve account 7a7 ,use of funds ,to assist charter schools with addressing the cost of acquiring1 constructing1 and renovating facilities and accessing facilities and facilities financing1 an eligible entity receiving a grant under section #edcc7;a7 shall1 in accordance with ,state and local law1 directly or indirectly1 alone or in collaboration with others1 deposit the funds received under this subpart 7other than funds used for administrative costs in accordance with section #edcg7 in a reserve account established and maintained by the eligible entity for this purpose4 ,amounts deposited in such account shall be used by the eligible entity for #a or more of the following purposes3 7#a7 ,guaranteeing1 insuring1 and reinsuring bonds1 notes1 evidences of debt1 loans1 and interests therein1 the proceeds of which are used for an objective described in section #edcd4 7#b7 ,guaranteeing and insuring leases of personal and real property for an objective described in section #edcd4 7#c7 ,facilitating financing by identifying potential lending sources1 encouraging private lending1 and other similar activities that directly promote lending to1 or for the benefit of1 charter schools4 7#d7 ,facilitating the issuance of bonds by charter schools1 or by other public entities for the benefit of charter schools1 by providing technical1 administrative1 and other appropriate assistance 7including the recruitment of bond counsel1 underwriters1 and potential investors and the consolidation of multiple charter school projects within a single bond issue74 7b7 ,investment ,funds received under this subpart and deposited in the reserve account established under subsection 7a7 shall be invested in obligations issued or guaranteed by the ,united ,states or a ,state1 or in other similarly low-risk securities4 7c7 ,reinvestment of earnings ,any earnings on funds received under this subpart shall be deposited in the reserve account established under subsection 7a7 and used in accordance with such subsection4 #edcg4 ,limitation on administrative costs ,an eligible entity may use not more than #b4e percent of the funds received under this subpart for the administrative costs of carrying out its responsibilities under this subpart4 #edch4 ,audits and reports 7a7 ,financial record maintenance and audit ,the financial records of each eligible entity receiving a grant under this subpart shall be maintained in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and shall be subject to an annual audit by an independent public accountant4 7b7 ,reports 7#a7 ,grantee annual reports ,each eligible entity receiving a grant under this subpart annually shall submit to the ,secretary a report of its operations and activities under this subpart4 7#b7 ,contents ,each annual report submitted under paragraph 7#a7 shall include-- 7,a7 a copy of the most recent financial statements1 and any accompanying opinion on such statements1 prepared by the independent public accountant reviewing the financial records of the eligible entity2 7,b7 a copy of any report made on an audit of the financial records of the eligible entity that was conducted under subsection 7a7 during the reporting period2 7,c7 if applicable1 an evaluation by the eligible entity of the effectiveness of its use of the ,federal funds provided under this subpart in leveraging private funds2 7,d7 a listing and description of the charter schools served during the reporting period and the performance of such charter schools in increasing student achievement and growth1 consistent with section #aaaa2 7,e7 a description of the activities carried out by the eligible entity to assist charter schools in meeting the objectives set forth in section #edcd2 and 7,f7 a description of the characteristics of lenders and other financial institutions participating in the activities undertaken by the eligible entity under this subpart during the reporting period1 if applicable4 7#c7 ,secretarial report ,the ,secretary shall review the reports submitted under paragraph 7#a7 and shall provide a comprehensive annual report to ,congress on the activities conducted under this subpart4 #edci4 ,no full faith and credit for grantee obligations ,no financial obligation of an eligible entity entered into pursuant to this subpart 7such as an obligation under a guarantee1 bond1 note1 evidence of debt1 or loan7 shall be an obligation of1 or guaranteed in any respect by1 the ,united ,states4 ,the full faith and credit of the ,united ,states is not pledged to the payment of funds which may be required to be paid under any obligation made by an eligible entity pursuant to any provision of this subpart4 #eddj4 ,recovery of funds 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary1 in accordance with chapter #cg of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall collect-- 7#a7 all of the funds in a reserve account established by an eligible entity under section #edcf7;a7 if the ,secretary determines1 not earlier than #b years after the date on which the eligible entity first received funds under this subpart1 that the eligible entity has failed to make substantial progress in carrying out the purposes described in such section2 or 7#b7 all or a portion of the funds in a reserve account established by an eligible entity under section #edcf7;a7 if the ,secretary determines that the eligible entity has permanently ceased to use all or a portion of the funds in such account to accomplish any purpose described in such section4 7b7 ,exercise of authority ,the ,secretary shall not exercise the authority provided in subsection 7a7 to collect from any eligible entity any funds that are being properly used to achieve #a or more of the purposes described in section #edcf7;a74 7c7 ,procedures ,the provisions of sections #dea1 #deb1 and #deh of the ,general ,education ,provisions ,act shall apply to the recovery of funds under subsection 7a74 7d7 ,construction ,this section shall not be construed to impair or affect the authority of the ,secretary to recover funds under part ,d of the ,general ,education ,provisions ,act4 4 ,e ,voluntary public school choice #eeja4 ,voluntary public school choice ,title ,v 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #gbja et seq47 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 ,e ,voluntary public school choice programs #eeja4 ,grants 7a7 ,authorization ,from funds made available to carry out this part1 the ,secretary shall award grants1 on a competitive basis1 to eligible entities to enable the entities to establish or expand a program of public school choice 7referred to in this part as a program7 in accordance with this part in order to increase student academic achievement and student growth by increasing the educational options available to students who are served by high-need local educational agencies4 7b7 ,duration ,grants awarded under subsection 7a7 may be awarded for a period of #c years and may be renewed for not more than an additional #b years if the ,secretary finds that the grantee is achieving the objectives of the grant4 #eejb4 ,uses of funds 7a7 ,required use of funds ,an eligible entity that receives a grant under this part shall use the grant funds to establish or expand inter- or intra-district public school choice programs for students attending the lowest-performing schools that enable those students to attend high-quality public elementary schools and secondary schools1 including charter schools4 7b7 ,permissible uses of funds ,an eligible entity that receives a grant under this part may use the grant funds for-- 7#a7 planning or designing a program 7for not more than #a year72 7#b7 transportation services to and from high-quality schools for participating students2 7#c7 improving public school finance systems to allow school funding to follow students1 including tuition transfer payments to high-quality public elementary schools or secondary schools to which students transfer under the program2 7#d7 capacity-enhancing activities that enable high-quality public elementary schools or secondary schools to accommodate transfer requests under the program2 7#e7 public education and recruitment campaigns to inform students attending the lowest-performing schools and their parents about the program and to facilitate their participation2 and 7#f7 other costs reasonably necessary to implement the program1 such as the development of lottery systems4 7c7 ,nonpermissible uses of funds ,an eligible entity that receives a grant under this part may not use the grant funds for school construction4 7d7 ,administrative expenses ,the eligible entity may use not more than #e percent of the funds made available through a grant under this part for any fiscal year for administrative expenses4 #eejc4 ,applications 7a7 ,submission ,an eligible entity that desires a grant under this part shall submit an application to the ,secretary at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,secretary may require4 7b7 ,contents ,an application submitted under subsection 7a7 shall include a comprehensive plan that describes-- 7#a7 the activities to be carried out2 7#b7 how the activities-- 7,a7 will increase access to high-quality schools for students attending the lowest-performing schools2 7,b7 will increase the student academic achievement and student growth of students participating in the grant activities1 including ,english learners and students with disabilities2 and 7,c7 if applicable1 will increase diversity within a school or local educational agency2 7#c7 how students will be selected to participate in grant activities1 including the design and implementation of a lottery system if the program is oversubscribed1 and how students and parents will be informed of their opportunity to participate2 7#d7 how the program will be coordinated with and leverage other related ,federal and non-,federal funding and programs2 7#e7 how the applicant will continue to implement the plan after the period of the grant has expired2 7#f7 if the activities required under section #eeje7;a77#b7 are to be carried out in partnership with a public or other nonprofit organization1 a description of the organization's experience1 capacity1 responsibilities1 and how the eligible entity will monitor the public or other nonprofit organization's effectiveness in carrying our such activities2 and 7#g7 such other information as the ,secretary may require4 7c7 ,selection criteria ,in selecting grantees under this part1 the ,secretary shall consider-- 7#a7 the quality of the applicant's comprehensive plan2 7#b7 the extent to which the applicant can demonstrate that its grant activities will increase student academic achievement and student growth for students participating in the grant activities1 including ,english learners and students with disabilities2 and 7#c7 the extent to which the applicant can demonstrate that its grant activities will ensure that parents and students are informed of the program1 in a clear and uniform format and1 to the extent practicable1 in a language that the parents and students can understand1 to increase the likelihood that parents will have their children participate in the grantee's program4 #eejd4 ,priorities ,in awarding grants under this part1 the ,secretary shall give priority to an eligible entity that proposes to-- 7#a7 establish or expand an inter-district choice program that serves a large percentage of students from low-income families2 and 7#b7 establish or expand a program that will increase diversity4 #eeje4 ,requirements and voluntary participation 7a7 ,parent and community involvement and notice ,in carrying out a program under this part1 an eligible entity shall carry out the following3 7#a7 ,develop the program with-- 7,a7 the involvement of parents and other education stakeholders in the community to be served2 and 7,b7 individuals who will carry out the program1 including administrators1 teachers1 principals1 and other staff4 7#b7 ,develop and carry out the following activities1 alone or in partnership with a public or other nonprofit organization that has a record of success in implementing such activities3 7,a7 ,disseminating timely and accurate information about the program to parents of students attending the lowest-performing schools1 in a clear and uniform format and1 to the extent practicable1 in a language that they can understand1 including through the use of a variety of effective and innovative outreach approaches1 such as by sending customized letters to each family about available programs4 7,b7 ,providing education and training to parents of students attending the lowest-performing schools to enable the parents to use the information provided under subparagraph 7,a7 in their decisions about their children's education4 7b7 ,selection of students ,an eligible entity that receives a grant under this part shall select students to participate in a program on the basis of a lottery1 if more students apply for admission to the program than can be accommodated4 7c7 ,voluntary participation ,student participation in a program funded under this part shall be voluntary4 7d7 ,performance measures 7#a7 ,in general ,each eligible entity awarded a grant under this part shall establish performance measures and targets that-- 7,a7 are approved by the ,secretary2 7,b7 are implemented for each program established or expanded with funds provided under this part2 and 7,c7 at a minimum1 track-- 7i7 the number of students participating2 7ii7 the participating students' academic achievement and student growth2 7iii7 in the case of participating high school students1 their graduation rates2 7iv7 the extent to which students in schools participating in the programs or schools funded under this part are being educated in diverse schools and classrooms2 and 7v7 any other measure required by the ,secretary4 7#b7 ,reports ,each eligible entity awarded a grant under this part shall annually report to the ,secretary on its performance on the measures and targets established under paragraph 7#a71 and shall provide that information both in the aggregate and disaggregated for each subgroup of students described in section #aaaa7;a77#b77;,b77x74 #eejf4 ,evaluations ,from the amount reserved for evaluation activities in accordance with section #ifja7;a71 the ,secretary1 acting through the ,director of the ,institute of ,education ,sciences1 shall1 in consultation with the relevant program office at the ,department1 evaluate the implementation and impact of the activities supported under this part1 consistent with section #ifja1 including-- 7#a7 how1 and the extent to which1 the programs promote educational equity and excellence2 7#b7 the characteristics of the students participating in the programs2 and 7#c7 the effect of the programs on the academic achievement and student growth of students participating in the programs both in the aggregate and disaggregated for each subgroup of students described in section #aaaa7;a77#b77;,b77x74 #eejg4 ,definitions ,in this part3 7#a7 ,charter school ,the term charter school has the meaning given such term in section #edaa4 7#b7 ,eligible entity ,the term eligible entity means-- 7,a7 #a or more high-need local educational agencies applying with #a or more other local educational agencies2 or 7,b7 a ,state educational agency applying with #a or more high-need local educational agencies4 7#c7 ,lowest-performing school ,the term lowest-performing school means a public elementary school or secondary school that has been identified as a focus school under section #aaaf7;c7 or a priority school under section #aaaf7;d74 4 ,,vi ,promoting flexibility2 rural education #faja4 ,promoting flexibility ,title ,,vi 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #gcja et seq47 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking the title heading and inserting the following3 ,promoting ,flexibility2 ,rural ,education2 and 7#b7 by striking part ,a and inserting the following3 ,a ,transferability #faja4 ,transferability of funds 7a7 ,transfers by states 7#a7 ,authority to transfer ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 in accordance with this part1 a ,state may transfer up to #ajj percent of the ,state funds allotted to the ,state for a fiscal year for use for ,state-level activities described in this ,act that are carried out as part of a grant program in which funds for the grant are distributed by a formula to #a or more other ,state formula grant programs under this ,act for such fiscal year4 7#b7 ,prohibition against transferring funds out certain titles ,a ,state may not transfer1 pursuant to paragraph 7#a71 any funds that originate in title ,i or ,,iii out of such respective title4 7b7 ,transfers by local educational agencies 7#a7 ,authority to transfer ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 in accordance with this part1 a local educational agency may transfer #ajj percent of the funds allocated to it for a fiscal year for use for local-level activities described in this ,act that are carried out as part of a grant program in which funds for the grant are distributed by a formula to #a or more other local educational agency formula grant programs under this ,act for such fiscal year4 7#b7 ,prohibition against transferring funds out of certain titles ,a local educational agency may not transfer1 pursuant to paragraph 7#a71 any funds that originate in title ,i1 ,,iii1 part ,a of title ,,vii1 or ,,viii out of such respective title4 7#c7 ,special rule with respect to rural districts ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 a local educational agency that is eligible to receive assistance under part ,b may transfer #ajj percent of the funds allocated to it for a fiscal year for use for local-level activities described in this ,act that are carried out as part of a grant program in which funds for the grant are distributed by a formula to #a or more other local educational agency formula grant programs under this ,act for such fiscal year or to carry out activities under a grant program in which funds for the grant are distributed by formula to ,states4 7c7 ,applicable rules 7#a7 ,in general ,except as otherwise provided in this part1 funds transferred pursuant to this section are subject to each of the rules and requirements applicable to the funds under the provision to which the transferred funds are transferred4 7#b7 ,consultation ,each ,state educational agency or local educational agency that transfers funds under this section shall conduct consultations in accordance with section #ieja1 if such transfer transfers funds from a program that provides for the participation of students1 teachers1 or other educational personnel1 from private schools4 4 #fajb4 ,rural education ,part ,b of title ,,vi 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #gcda et seq47 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking section #fbaa2 7#b7 by redesignating sections #fbab and #fbac as sections #fbaa and #fbab1 respectively2 7#c7 in section #fbaa1 as redesignated by paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 in the section heading1 by striking ,grant2 7,b7 in subsection 7a71 by striking activities authorized and all that follows through the period at the end of paragraph 7#e7 and inserting activities consistent with section #faja7;b742 7,c7 in subsection 7b7-- 7i7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,i7 by striking paragraph 7#c7 and inserting paragraphs 7#c7 and 7#d72 7,,ii7 by striking section #fbaa7;b7 and inserting subsection 7d72 and 7,,iii7 by striking section #fbaa7;c7 and inserting subpart #b of part ,a of title ,,ii2 and 7ii7 by striking paragraph 7#b7 and inserting the following3 7#b7 ,determination of initial amount 7,a7 ,in ,general ,the initial amount referred to in paragraph 7#a7 is equal to #ajj multiplied by the total number of students in excess of #ej students1 in average daily attendance at the schools served by the local educational agency1 plus #bj1jjj1 except that the initial amount may not exceed #fj1jjj4 7,b7 ,appropriation more than #baa1gbc1hcb ,notwithstanding subparagraph 7,a71 if the appropriation for this part is more than #baa1gbc1hcb1 a grant under this part shall not be less than #be1jjj1 and the initial amount may not exceed #hj1jjj4 2 and 7iii7 by inserting after paragraph 7#c7 the following3 7#d7 ,coalitions of like school districts 7,a7 ,in ,general ,notwithstanding paragraph 7#a7 and subject to subparagraph 7,b71 in the case of a local educational agency that is eligible under subsection 7d7 and is comprised of #c or more like school districts1 the ,secretary shall award a grant under subsection 7a7 to such a local educational agency for a fiscal year in an amount equal to the difference between-- 7i7 the initial amount determined under paragraph 7#b7 for the fiscal year2 and 7ii7 the quotient that is obtained by dividing-- 7,i7 the total amount received by the agency under the provisions of law described in subpart #b of part ,a of title ,,ii for the preceding fiscal year2 by 7,,ii7 the sum of-- 7aa7 the number of constituent districts that comprise such local educational agency2 plus 7bb7 the product of-- 7,,bb7 the number of constituent school districts within such local educational agency2 and 7,,cc7 #d1jjj4 7,b7 ,limitation ,notwithstanding subparagraph 7,a71 no local educational agency shall receive more than #fj1jjj under this paragraph4 4 7,d7 by redesignating subsection 7d7 as subsection 7e72 7,e7 by inserting after subsection 7c7 the following3 7d7 ,eligibility 7#a7 ,in general ,a local educational agency shall be eligible for a grant under this section if-- 7,a7 7i7 7,i7 the total number of students in average daily attendance at all of the schools served by the local educational agency is fewer than #fjj2 7,,ii7 in the case of a local educational agency described in paragraph 7#d7 of subsection 7b71 the total number of students in average daily attendance at all schools served by the local educational agency is fewer than the product of-- 7aa7 #fjj2 and 7bb7 the number of constituent school districts within the local educational agency2 or 7,,iii7 each county or locale in which a school served by the local educational agency is located has a total population density of fewer than #aj persons per square mile2 and 7ii7 each of the schools served by the local educational agency is designated with a school locale code of #cb1 #cc1 #da1 #db1 or #dc1 as determined by the ,secretary2 or 7,b7 the agency meets at least #a of the criteria established in subparagraph 7,a77i7 and the ,secretary1 in accordance with paragraph 7#b71 grants the ,state educational agency's request to waive the criterion described in subparagraph 7,a77ii74 7#b7 ,certification ,the ,secretary shall determine whether to waive the criterion described in paragraph 7#a77;,a77ii7 based on a demonstration by the local educational agency1 and with the concurrence of the ,state educational agency1 that the local educational agency is located in an area defined as rural by a governmental agency of the ,state4 2 and 7,f7 by striking subsection 7e71 as redesignated by subparagraph 7,d71 and inserting the following3 7e7 ,special ,eligibility ,rule ,a local educational agency may receive grant funding under subpart #a or subpart #b1 but may not receive grant funding under both such subparts4 2 7#d7 by striking section #fbab1 as redesignated by paragraph 7#b71 and inserting the following3 #fbab4 ,academic achievement assessments ,each local educational agency that uses or receives funds under this subpart for a fiscal year shall administer assessments that are consistent with section #aaaa7;a77#b74 2 7#e7 in section #fbba-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a77#a71 by striking under section #fbcd for and inserting to carry out2 7,b7 in subsection 7b77#a77;,b71 by striking #f1 #g1 or #h1 and inserting #cc1 #da1 #db1 or #dc12 and 7,c7 in subsection 7c7-- 7i7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking under section #fbcd for and inserting to carry out2 and 7ii7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking ,bureau of ,indian ,affairs and inserting ,bureau of ,indian ,education2 7#f7 in section #fbbb1 by striking subsection 7a7 and inserting the following3 7a7 ,local ,awards ,grant funds awarded to local educational agencies under this subpart shall be used to carry out local-level activities consistent with section #faja7;b74 2 7#g7 in section #fbbd-- 7,a7 in subsection 7c7-- 7i7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking 8the ,committee on ,education and the ,workforce of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,health1 ,education1 ,labor1 and ,pensions of the ,senate0 and inserting 8the authorizing committees02 and 7ii7 by striking local educational agencies and schools and inserting the following3 7#b7 how local educational agencies and schools 2 7,b7 in subsection 7d7-- 7i7 in the subsection heading1 by striking 8,assessment0 and inserting 8,assessments02 and 7ii7 by striking an assessment that is consistent with section #aaaa7;b77#c7 and inserting assessments that are consistent with section #aaaa7;a77#b72 and 7,c7 by striking subsection 7e72 7#h7 by striking section #fbcd2 7#i7 by redesignating sections #fbca through #fbcc as sections #fbcb through #fbcd1 respectively2 7#aj7 by inserting before section #fbcb1 as redesignated by paragraph 7#i71 the following3 #fbca4 ,choice of participation ,if a local educational agency is eligible for funding under subpart #a and subpart #b of this part1 such local educational agency may choose to participate in either subpart #a or subpart #b4 2 7#aa7 in section #fbcb1 as redesignated by paragraph 7#i7-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking #fbab and inserting #fbaa2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7i7 by striking under section #fbab or subpart #b each place the term appears and inserting under this part2 and 7ii7 by striking under this section and inserting under this part2 and 7#ab7 in section #fbcc1 as redesignated by paragraph 7#i71 by striking subpart #a or subpart #b and inserting this part4 #fajc4 ,general provisions ,title ,,vi 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #gcja et seq47 is amended by striking part ,c4 ,,vii ,indian1 ,native ,hawaiian1 and ,alaska ,native education ,a ,indian education #gaja4 ,purpose ,section #gajb 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #gdjb7 is amended to read as follows3 #gajb4 ,purpose ,it is the purpose of this part to support the efforts of local educational agencies1 ,indian tribes and organizations1 postsecondary institutions1 and other entities-- 7#a7 to ensure the academic achievement of ,american ,indian and ,alaska ,native students by meeting their unique cultural1 language1 and educational needs1 consistent with section #aaaa7;a72 7#b7 to ensure that ,indian and ,alaska ,native students gain knowledge and understanding of ,native communities1 languages1 tribal histories1 traditions1 and cultures2 and 7#c7 to ensure that principals1 teachers1 and other staff who serve ,indian and ,alaska ,native students have the ability to provide culturally appropriate and effective instruction to such students4 4 #a ,formula grants to local educational agencies #gaaa4 ,formula grant purpose ,section #gaaa 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #gdba7 is amended to read as follows3 #gaaa4 ,purpose 7a7 ,purpose ,it is the purpose of this subpart to support the efforts of local educational agencies1 ,indian tribes and organizations1 postsecondary institutions1 and other entities to improve the academic achievement of ,american ,indian and ,alaska ,native students by meeting their unique cultural1 language1 and educational needs4 7b7 ,programs ,this subpart carries out the purpose described in subsection 7a7 by authorizing programs of direct assistance for-- 7#a7 meeting the unique educational and culturally related academic needs of ,indians and ,alaska ,natives1 including gaining knowledge of ,native ,american languages1 history1 traditions1 and cultures2 7#b7 the education of ,indian children and adults2 7#c7 the training of ,indian persons as educators and counselors1 and in other professions serving ,indian people2 and 7#d7 research1 evaluation1 data collection1 and technical assistance4 4 #gaab4 ,grants to local educational agencies1 tribes1 and ,indian organizations ,section #gaab 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #gdbb7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking and ,indian tribes and inserting 1 ,indian tribes1 and ,indian organizations2 7#b7 in subsection 7b77#b71 by striking a reservation and inserting an ,indian reservation2 and 7#c7 by striking subsection 7c7 and inserting the following3 7c7 ,indian tribes and ,indian organizations 7#a7 ,in general ,if a local educational agency that is otherwise eligible for a grant under this subpart does not establish a committee under section #gaad7;c77#e7 for such grant1 an ,indian tribe1 an ,indian organization1 or a consortium of such entities1 that represents more than one-half of the eligible ,indian children who are served by such local educational agency may apply for such grant4 7#b7 ,unaffiliated ,indian tribes ,an ,indian tribe that operates a school and is not affiliated with either the local educational agency or the ,bureau of ,indian ,education shall be eligible to apply for a grant under this subpart4 7#c7 ,special rule 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall treat each ,indian tribe1 ,indian organization1 or consortium of such entities applying for a grant pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 or 7#b7 as if such tribe1 ,indian organization1 or consortium were a local educational agency for purposes of this subpart 4 7,b7 ,exceptions ,notwithstanding subparagraph 7,a71 such ,indian tribe1 ,indian organization1 or consortium shall not be subject to the requirements of subsections 7b77#g7 or 7c77#e7 of section #gaad or section #gaah7;c7 or #gaai4 7#d7 ,assurance to serve all ,indian children ,an ,indian tribe1 ,indian organization1 or consortium of such entities that is eligible to apply for a grant under paragraph 7#a7 shall include1 in the application required under section #gaad1 an assurance that the entity will use the grant funds to provide services to all ,indian students served by the local educational agency4 7d7 ,indian community-,based organization 7#a7 ,in general ,if no local educational agency pursuant to subsection 7b71 and no ,indian tribe1 ,indian organization1 or consortium pursuant to subsection 7c71 applies for a grant under this subpart1 an ,indian community-based organization serving the community of the local educational agency may apply for such grant4 7#b7 ,applicability of special rule ,the ,secretary shall apply the special rule in subsection 7c77#c7 to a community-based organization applying or receiving a grant under paragraph 7#a7 in the same manner as such rule applies to an ,indian tribe1 ,indian organization1 or consortium4 7#c7 ,definition of ,indian community-based organization ,in this subsection1 the term ,indian community-based organization means any organization that-- 7,a7 is composed primarily of ,indian parents and community members1 tribal government education officials1 and tribal members from a specific community2 7,b7 assists in the social1 cultural1 and educational development of ,indians in such community2 7,c7 meets the unique cultural1 language1 and academic needs of ,indian students2 and 7,d7 demonstrates organizational capacity to manage the grant4 7e7 ,consortia 7#a7 ,in general ,a local educational agency1 ,indian tribe1 or ,indian organization that meets the eligibility requirements under this section may form a consortium with other eligible local educational agencies1 ,indian tribes1 or ,indian organizations for the purpose of obtaining grants and operating programs under this subpart4 7#b7 ,requirements for local educational agencies in consortia ,in any case where #b or more local educational agencies that are eligible under subsection 7b7 form or participate in a consortium to obtain a grant1 or operate a program1 under this subpart1 each local educational agency participating in such a consortium shall-- 7,a7 provide1 in the application submitted under section #gaad1 an assurance that the eligible ,indian children served by such local educational agency will receive the services of the programs funded under this subpart2 and 7,b7 agree to be subject to all requirements1 assurances1 and obligations applicable to a local educational agency receiving a grant under this subpart4 4 #gaac4 ,amount of grants ,section #gaac 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #gdbc7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by striking ,bureau of ,indian ,affairs and inserting ,bureau of ,indian ,education2 and 7ii7 by striking #c1jjj and inserting #aj1jjj2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking #d1jjj and inserting #ae1jjj2 7#b7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 in the subsection heading1 by striking ,bureau of ,indian ,affairs and inserting ,bureau of ,indian ,education2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a77;,a77i71 by striking the ,bureau of ,indian ,affairs and inserting the ,bureau of ,indian ,education2 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking section #gaad7;c77#d7 and inserting section #gaad7;c77#e72 and 7#c7 in subsection 7e71 by striking under section #gaeb7;a7 and inserting to carry out this subpart4 #gaad4 ,applications 7a7 ,in general ,section #gaad 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #gdbd7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7,i7 by striking is consistent with and inserting supports2 and 7,,ii7 by inserting 1 tribal1 after ,state2 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking such goals and all that follows through the semicolon at the end and inserting such goals1 to ensure such students meet the same college and career ready ,state academic achievement standards under section #aaaa7;a77#a7 for all children22 7,b7 by striking paragraph 7#c7 and inserting the following3 7#c7 explains how the local educational agency will use the funds made available under this subpart to supplement other ,federal1 ,state1 and local programs that meet the needs of such students2 2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#e7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking and after the semicolon2 and 7ii7 by adding at the end the following3 7,c7 the parents of ,indian children1 and representatives of ,indian tribes1 on the committee described in subsection 7c77#e7 will participate in the planning of the professional development materials2 2 7,d7 in paragraph 7#f7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7,i7 in clause 7i71 by striking subsection 7c77#d72 and and inserting subsection 7c77#e722 and 7,,ii7 by adding at the end the following3 7iii7 the ,indian tribes whose children are served by the local educational agency2 and 2 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7,e7 by adding at the end the following3 7#g7 describes-- 7,a7 the formal process the local educational agency used to collaborate with ,indian tribes located in the community in the development of the comprehensive programs2 and 7,b7 the actions taken as a result of the collaboration4 2 7#b7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking the education of ,indian children1 and not to supplant such funds and inserting services and activities consistent with those described in this subpart1 and not to supplant such funds2 7,b7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#b71 7#c71 and 7#d7 as paragraphs 7#c71 7#d71 and 7#e71 respectively2 7,c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#a7 the following3 7#b7 the local educational agency will use funds received under this subpart only for activities described and authorized under this subpart2 2 7,d7 in paragraph 7#c71 as redesignated by subparagraph 7,b7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking and after the semicolon2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7,i7 by inserting 1 as measured by the ,state academic assessments required under section #aaaa7;a77#b71 high school graduation rates1 and other academic outcomes as appropriate1 after effective2 and 7,,ii7 by inserting and after the semicolon2 and 7iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7,c7 determine the extent to which such activities address the unique cultural1 language1 and educational needs of ,indian students2 2 7,e7 in paragraph 7#d77;,c71 as redesignated by subparagraph 7,b7-- 7i7 by inserting representatives of ,indian tribes with reservations located within #ej miles of any of the schools that have ,indian children in any such school1 after ,indian children and teachers2 and 7ii7 by striking and after the semicolon2 and 7,f7 in paragraph 7#e71 as redesignated by subparagraph 7,b7-- 7i7 by inserting and family members after parents each place the term appears2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7,i7 by redesignating clauses 7ii7 and 7iii7 as clauses 7iii7 and 7iv71 respectively2 and 7,,ii7 by inserting after clause 7i7 the following3 7ii7 representatives of ,indian tribes with reservations located within #ej miles of any of the schools that have children in any such school2 2 7iii7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by adding or representatives of ,indian tribes described in subparagraph 7,a77ii7 after children2 7iv7 in subparagraph 7,d7-- 7,i7 in clause 7i71 by striking and after the semicolon2 and 7,,ii7 by adding at the end the following3 7iii7 determined that the program will directly enhance the educational experience of ,indian and ,alaska ,native students2 2 7v7 in subparagraph 7,e71 by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon2 and 7vi7 by adding at the end the following3 7,f7 that shall determine the extent to which the activities of the local educational agency will address the unique cultural1 language1 and education needs of ,indian students2 and 7,g7 that shall determine the extent to which grant funds will directly enhance the educational experiences of ,american ,indian students2 2 and 7,g7 by adding at the end the following3 7#f7 the local educational agency will coordinate activities under this title with other ,federal programs supporting educational and related services administered by such agency2 and 7#g7 the local educational agency conducted outreach to parents and family members to meet the requirements under subsection 7c77#e74 2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7d7 ,outreach ,the ,secretary shall monitor the applications for grants under this subpart to identify eligible local educational agencies and schools operated by the ,bureau of ,indian ,education that have not applied for such grants1 and shall undertake appropriate outreach activities to encourage and assist eligible entities to submit applications for such grants4 7e7 ,technical assistance ,the ,secretary shall1 directly or by contract1 provide technical assistance to a local educational agency upon request 7in addition to any technical assistance available under other provisions of this ,act or available through the ,institute of ,education ,sciences7 to support the services and activities provided under this subpart1 including technical assistance for-- 7#a7 the development of applications under this subpart2 7#b7 improvement in the quality of implementation1 content1 and evaluation of activities supported under this subpart2 and 7#c7 integration of activities under this subpart with other educational activities carried out by the local educational agency4 4 #gaae4 ,authorized services and activities ,section #gaae 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #gdbe7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by adjusting the margin of paragraph 7#a7 to align with paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c72 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a71 by inserting solely for the services and activities described in such application after section #gaad7;a72 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#aa7 as paragraphs 7#b7 through 7#ab71 respectively2 7,b7 by inserting before paragraph 7#b71 as redesignated by subparagraph 7,a71 the following3 7#a7 activities that support ,native ,american language immersion programs and ,native ,american language restoration programs1 which may be taught by traditional leaders2 2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#c71 as redesignated by subparagraph 7,a71 by striking early childhood and inserting high-quality early education2 7,d7 in paragraph 7#d71 as redesignated by subparagraph 7,a71 by striking challenging ,state academic content and student academic achievement standards and inserting college and career ready ,state academic content and student academic achievement standards under section #aaaa7;a72 7,e7 by striking paragraph 7#e71 as redesignated by subparagraph 7,a71 and inserting the following3 7#e7 integrated educational services in combination with other programs to meet the unique needs of ,indian children and their families1 including programs that promote parental involvement-- 7,a7 in school activities2 and 7,b7 to increase student achievement2 2 7,f7 by striking paragraph 7#g71 as redesignated by subparagraph 7,a71 and inserting the following3 7#g7 activities to educate individuals so as to prevent violence1 suicide1 and substance abuse2 2 7,g7 by striking paragraphs 7#aj7 and 7#aa71 as redesignated by subparagraph 7,a71 and inserting the following3 7#aj7 activities that incorporate culturally and linguistically relevant curriculum content into classroom instruction that is responsive to the unique learning styles of ,indian and ,alaska ,native children to ensure that such children are better able to meet the student academic achievement standards1 consistent with section #aaaa7;a72 7#aa7 family literacy activities2 2 7,h7 in paragraph 7#ab71 as redesignated by subparagraph 7,a71 by striking children and all that follows through the period and inserting children2 and2 and 7,i7 by adding at the end the following3 7#ac7 dropout prevention strategies and strategies-- 7,a7 to meet the educational needs of at-risk ,indian students in correctional facilities2 and 7,b7 to support ,indian students who are transitioning from such facilities to schools served by local educational agencies4 2 7#c7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by striking section #gaad7;c77#d7 and inserting section #gaad7;c77#e72 and 7ii7 by striking 2 and and inserting a semicolon2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking the period and inserting 2 and2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 the local educational agency identifies in its application how the use of such funds in a schoolwide program will produce benefits to the ,indian students that would not be achieved if the funds were not used in a schoolwide program4 2 and 7#d7 by adding at the end the following3 7e7 ,limitation on use of funds ,funds provided to a grantee under this subpart may not be used for long-distance travel expenses for training activities available locally or regionally4 4 #gaaf4 ,integration of services authorized ,section #gaaf 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #gdbf7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7d77#i71 by striking section #gaad7;c77#d7 and inserting section #gaad7;c77#e72 7#b7 in subsection 7g71 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 by striking the ,no ,child ,left ,behind ,act of #bjja and inserting the ,strengthening ,america's ,schools ,act of #bjac2 7,b7 by inserting the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services1 after the ,secretary of the ,interior12 and 7,c7 by inserting and coordination after providing for the implementation2 7#c7 by striking subsection 7o7 and inserting the following3 7o7 ,report on statutory obstacles to1 and best practices for1 program integration 7#a7 ,in ,general ,not later than #c years after the date of enactment of the ,strengthening ,america's ,schools ,act of #bjac1 the ,secretary of ,education shall submit a report to the authorizing committees1 the ,committee on ,indian ,affairs of the ,senate1 and the ,committee on ,natural ,resources of the ,house of ,representatives on the results of the implementation of the demonstration projects authorized under this section4 7#b7 ,contents ,such report shall identify-- 7,a7 statutory barriers to the ability of participants to integrate more effectively their education and related services to ,indian students in a manner consistent with the objectives of this section2 and 7,b7 the best practices for program integration that result in increased student proficiency1 graduation rates1 and other relevant academic outcomes for ,indian and ,alaska ,native students4 4 #gaag4 ,student eligibility forms ,section #gaag 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #gdbg7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b77#a7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a77ii71 by inserting or membership after enrollment2 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by inserting or membership after enrollment2 7#b7 by striking subsections 7d7 and 7e7 and inserting the following3 7d7 ,documentation and types of proof 7#a7 ,types of proof ,for purposes of determining whether a child is eligible to be counted for the purpose of computing the amount of a grant award under section #gaac1 the membership of the child1 or any parent or grandparent1 of the child1 in a tribe or band of ,indians 7as so defined7 may be established by proof other than an enrollment number1 notwithstanding the availability of an enrollment number for a member of such tribe or band4 ,nothing in subsection 7b7 shall be construed to require the furnishing of an enrollment number4 7#b7 ,no new or duplicate determinations ,once a child is determined to be an ,indian eligible to be counted for such grant award1 the local educational agency shall maintain a record of such determination and shall not require a new or duplicate determination to be made for such child for a subsequent application for a grant under this subpart4 7#c7 ,previously filed forms ,an ,indian student eligibility form that was on file as required by this section on the day before the date of enactment of the ,strengthening ,america's ,schools ,act of #bjac and that met the requirements of this section1 as this section was in effect on the day before the date of enactment of such ,act1 shall remain valid for such ,indian student4 2 7#c7 by redesignating subsections 7f7 and 7g7 as subsections 7e7 and 7f71 respectively2 7#d7 in subsection 7f71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#c71 by striking the ,bureau of ,indian ,affairs and inserting the ,bureau of ,indian ,education2 and 7#e7 by inserting after subsection 7f71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#c71 the following3 7g7 ,technical assistance ,the ,secretary shall1 directly or through contract1 provide technical assistance to a local educational agency upon request1 in addition to any technical assistance available under section #aaaf or available through the ,institute of ,education ,sciences1 to support the services and activities described under this section1 including for the-- 7#a7 development of applications under this section2 7#b7 improvement in the quality of implementation1 content of activities1 and evaluation of activities supported under this subpart2 7#c7 integration of activities under this title with other educational activities established by the local educational agency2 and 7#d7 coordination of activities under this title with programs administered by each ,federal agency providing grants for the provision of educational and related services4 4 #b ,special programs and projects to improve educational opportunities for ,indian children and youth #gaba4 ,special programs and projects to improve educational opportunities for ,indian children and youth ,subpart #b of part ,a of title ,,vii is amended by inserting and youth after children in the subpart heading4 #gabb4 ,improvement of educational opportunities for ,indian children and youth ,section #gaba 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #gdda7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the heading1 by adding and youth after children2 7#b7 in subsection 7a71 by inserting and youth after children both places the term appears2 7#c7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 by inserting and youth after children each place the term appears2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,d71 by inserting emotional1 after social12 7ii7 by striking subparagraph 7,g7 and inserting the following3 7,g7 high-quality early childhood education programs that are effective in preparing young children to be making sufficient academic growth by the end of grade #c1 including kindergarten and prekindergarten programs1 family-based preschool programs that emphasize school readiness1 screening and referral1 and the provision of services to ,indian children and youth with disabilities2 2 7iii7 in subparagraph 7,k71 by striking family literacy services and inserting family literacy activities2 7iv7 in subparagraph 7,l71 by striking qualified tribal elders and seniors2 or and inserting traditional leaders22 7v7 in subparagraph 7,m71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 or2 and 7vi7 by adding at the end the following3 7,n7 other services that meet the purpose described in this section4 2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking ,professional development of and inserting ,high-quality professional development of2 7#d7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a77;,c71 by striking make a grant payment for a grant described in this paragraph to an eligible entity after the initial year of the multi-year grant only if the ,secretary determines and inserting award grants for an initial period of not more than #c years and may renew such grants for not more than an additional #b years if the ,secretary determines2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c77;,b7-- 7i7 in clause 7i71 by striking parents of ,indian children and representatives of ,indian tribes and inserting family members of ,indian children and youth and official representatives designated by the ,indian tribes2 and 7ii7 in clause 7iii7-- 7,i7 by striking information and inserting evidence2 and 7,,ii7 by striking scientifically based and inserting evidence-based2 and 7#e7 by adding at the end the following3 7f7 ,continuation ,notwithstanding any other provision of this section1 a grantee that is carrying out activities pursuant to a grant awarded under this section prior to the date of enactment of the ,strengthening ,america's ,schools ,act of #bjac may continue to carry out such activities under such grant in accordance with the terms of that grant award4 4 #gabc4 ,professional development for teachers and education professionals ,section #gabb 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #gddb7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 and inserting the following3 7#a7 to increase the number of qualified ,indian teachers and administrators serving ,indian students2 7#b7 to provide training to qualified ,indian individuals to become educators2 and 2 7#b7 in subsection 7d71 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 ,continuation ,notwithstanding any other provision of this section1 a grantee that is carrying out activities pursuant to a grant awarded under this section prior to the date of enactment of the ,strengthening ,america's ,schools ,act of #bjac may continue to carry out such activities under such grant in accordance with the terms of that award4 2 7#c7 by striking subsection 7e7 and inserting the following3 7e7 ,application ,each eligible entity desiring a grant under this section shall submit an application to the ,secretary at such time1 in such manner1 and accompanied by such information1 as the ,secretary may reasonably require4 ,at a minimum1 an application under this section shall describe how the eligible entity will-- 7#a7 recruit qualified ,indian individuals1 such as students who may not be of traditional college age1 to become teachers or principals2 7#b7 use funds made available under the grant to support the recruitment1 preparation1 and professional development of ,indian teachers or principals in local educational agencies that serve a high proportion of ,indian students2 and 7#c7 assist participants in meeting the requirements under subsection 7h74 2 7#d7 by striking subsection 7g7 and inserting the following3 7g7 ,grant period ,the ,secretary shall award grants under this section for an initial period of not more than #c years1 and may renew such grants for not more than an additional #b years if the ,secretary finds that the grantee is achieving the objectives of the grant4 2 and 7#e7 in subsection 7h77#a77;,a71 by striking clause 7ii7 and inserting the following3 7ii7 in a local educational agency that serves a high proportion of ,indian students2 or 4 #c ,national activities #gaca4 ,national activities ,subpart #c of part ,a of title ,,vii 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #gdea et seq47 is amended-- 7#a7 in section #gaca-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7i7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking under section #gaeb7;b7 and inserting to carry out this subpart2 7ii7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking the education and inserting improving the academic achievement and development2 7iii7 by striking paragraph 7#b72 7iv7 by redesignating paragraph 7#c7 as paragraph 7#b72 7v7 in paragraph 7#b71 as redesignated by clause 7iv71 by striking ,indians2 and and inserting ,indian students22 and 7vi7 by inserting after paragraph 7#b71 as redesignated by clause 7iv71 the following3 7#c7 provide technical assistance and logistical support to grantees under this subpart2 and 2 and 7,b7 by striking subsection 7c7 and inserting the following3 7c7 ,coordination ,research activities supported under this section-- 7#a7 shall be coordinated with appropriate offices within the ,department2 and 7#b7 may include collaborative research activities that are jointly funded and carried out by the ,bureau of ,indian ,education and the ,institute of ,education ,sciences4 2 7#b7 by striking sections #gacb1 #gacc1 #gacd1 #gace1 and #gacf2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 #gacb4 ,improvement of academic success for students through ,native ,american language 7a7 ,purpose ,it is the purpose of this section to improve educational opportunities and academic achievement of ,indian and ,alaska ,native students through ,native ,american language programs and to foster the acquisition of ,native ,american language4 7b7 ,definition of eligible entity ,in this section1 the term eligible entity means a ,state educational agency1 local educational agency1 ,indian tribe1 ,indian organization1 federally supported elementary school or secondary school for ,indian students1 ,indian institution 7including an ,indian institution of higher education71 or a consortium of such entities4 7c7 ,grants authorized ,the ,secretary shall award grants to eligible entities to enable such entities to carry out the following activities3 7#a7 ,native ,american language programs that-- 7,a7 provide instruction through the use of a ,native ,american language for not less than #aj children for an average of not less than #ejj hours per year per student2 7,b7 provide for the involvement of parents1 caregivers1 and families of students enrolled in the program2 7,c7 utilize1 and may include the development of1 instructional courses and materials for learning ,native ,american languages and for instruction through the use of ,native ,american languages2 7,d7 provide support for professional development activities2 and 7,e7 include a goal of all students achieving-- 7i7 fluency in a ,native ,american language2 and 7ii7 academic proficiency in mathematics1 ,english1 reading or language arts1 and science4 7#b7 ,native ,american language restoration programs that-- 7,a7 provide instruction in not less than #a ,native ,american language2 7,b7 provide support for professional development activities for teachers of ,native ,american languages2 7,c7 develop instructional materials for the programs2 and 7,d7 include the goal of increasing proficiency and fluency in not less than #a ,native ,american language4 7d7 ,application 7#a7 ,in general ,an eligible entity that desires to receive a grant under this section shall submit an application to the ,secretary at such time1 in such manner1 and accompanied by such information as the ,secretary may require4 7#b7 ,certification ,an eligible entity that submits an application for a grant to carry out the activity specified in subsection 7c77#a71 shall include in such application a certification that assures that such entity has experience and a demonstrated record of effectiveness in operating and administering a ,native ,american language program or any other educational program in which instruction is conducted in a ,native ,american language4 7e7 ,grant duration ,the ,secretary shall make grants under this section only on a multi-year basis4 ,each such grant shall be for a period not to exceed #e years4 7f7 ,definition ,in this section1 the term average means the aggregate number of hours of instruction through the use of a ,native ,american language to all students enrolled in a ,native ,american language program during a school year divided by the total number of students enrolled in the program4 7g7 ,administrative costs 7#a7 ,in general ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 not more than #e percent of the funds provided to a grantee under this section for any fiscal year may be used for administrative purposes4 7#b7 ,exception ,an elementary school or secondary school for ,indian students that receives funds from a recipient of a grant under subsection 7c7 for any fiscal year may use not more than #aj percent of the funds for administrative purposes4 #gacc4 ,improving ,state and tribal education agency collaboration ,the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,director of the ,bureau of ,indian ,education1 shall conduct a study of the relationship among ,state educational agencies1 local educational agencies1 and other relevant ,state and local agencies1 and tribes or tribal representatives to-- 7#a7 identify examples of best practices in collaboration among those entities that result in the provision of better services to ,indian students2 and 7#b7 provide recommendations on-- 7,a7 ,state educational agency functions that tribal educational agencies could perform2 7,b7 areas and agency functions in which greater ,state educational agency and tribal education agency collaboration is needed2 and 7,c7 other steps to reducing barriers to serving ,indian students1 especially such students who are at risk of academic failure4 4 #d ,federal administration #gada4 ,national ,advisory ,council on ,indian ,education ,section #gada7;b77#a7 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #gdga7;b77#a77 is amended by inserting and the ,secretary of the ,interior after advise the ,secretary4 #e ,definitions2 authorization of appropriations #gaea4 ,definitions2 authorization of appropriations ,subpart #e of part ,a of title ,,vii 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #gdia et seq47 is amended-- 7#a7 in the subpart heading1 by striking 2 ,authorizations of ,appropriations2 7#b7 by striking section #gaeb2 and 7#c7 in section #gaea-- 7,a7 by striking paragraph 7#b72 7,b7 by redesignating paragraph 7#c7 as paragraph 7#b72 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 ,traditional leaders ,the term traditional leaders has the meaning given the term in the ,native ,american ,languages ,act of #aiij 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #bijb74 4 ,b ,native ,hawaiian education2 ,alaska ,native education #gbja4 ,native ,hawaiian education and ,alaska ,native education ,title ,,vii 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #gdja et seq47 is amended-- 7#a7 in part ,b1 by striking the part heading and inserting the following3 ,native ,hawaiian education2 ,alaska ,native education2 7#b7 by inserting before section #gbja the following3 #a ,native ,hawaiian education 2 7#c7 in section #gbja1 by striking part and inserting subpart2 7#d7 by redesignating part ,c as subpart #b of part ,b2 and 7#e7 in subpart #b of part ,b1 as redesignated by paragraph 7#d71 by striking the heading and inserting ,alaska ,native education4 #a ,native ,hawaiian education #gbjb4 ,findings ,section #gbjb 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #geab7 is amended to read as follows3 #gbjb4 ,findings ,congress finds the following3 7#a7 ,native ,hawaiians are a distinct and unique indigenous people with a historical continuity to the original inhabitants of the ,hawaiian archipelago1 whose society was organized as a nation and internationally recognized as a nation by the ,united ,states1 and many other countries4 7#b7 ,native ,hawaiians have a cultural1 historic1 and land-based link to the indigenous people who exercised sovereignty over the ,hawaiian ,islands4 7#c7 ,the political relationship between the ,united ,states and the ,native ,hawaiian people has been recognized and reaffirmed by the ,united ,states1 as evidenced by the inclusion of ,native ,hawaiians in many ,federal statutes4 7#d7 ,in #aiic1 #bjje1 and #bjji1 the ,kamehameha ,schools ,bishop ,estate released the findings of the ,native ,hawaiian ,educational ,assessment ,project1 which found that despite the successes of the programs established under title ,,iv of the ,augustus ,f4 ,hawkins-,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,elementary and ,secondary ,school ,improvement ,amendments of #aihh1 many of the same educational needs still existed for ,native ,hawaiians4 7#e7 ,the percentage of ,native ,hawaiian students served by the ,state of ,hawaii ,department of ,education rose #cj percent from #aihj to #bjjh1 and there are and will continue to be geographically rural1 isolated areas with a high ,native ,hawaiian population density4 7#f7 ,the ,native ,hawaiian people are determined to preserve1 develop1 and transmit to future generations their ancestral territory and their cultural identity in accordance with their own spiritual and traditional beliefs1 customs1 practices1 language1 and social institutions4 7#g7 ,the ,state of ,hawaii1 in the constitution and statutes of the ,state of ,hawaii-- 7,a7 reaffirms and protects the unique right of the ,native ,hawaiian people to practice and perpetuate their culture and religious customs1 beliefs1 practices1 and language2 7,b7 recognizes the traditional language of the ,native ,hawaiian people as an official language of the ,state of ,hawaii1 which may be used as the language of instruction for all subjects and grades in the public school system2 and 7,c7 promotes the study of the ,hawaiian culture1 language1 and history by providing a ,hawaiian education program and using community expertise as a suitable and essential means to further the program4 4 #gbjc4 ,purposes ,section #gbjc 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #geac7 is amended to read as follows3 #gbjc4 ,purposes ,the purposes of this subpart are to-- 7#a7 develop1 implement1 assess1 expand1 and evaluate innovative educational programs1 ,native ,hawaiian language medium programs1 ,native ,hawaiian culture-based education programs1 and other education programs to improve the academic achievement of ,native ,hawaiian students by meeting their unique cultural and language needs to help such students meet college and career ready ,state academic content and student academic achievement standards adopted under section #aaaa7;a77#a72 7#b7 provide guidance to appropriate ,federal1 ,state1 and local agencies to more effectively and efficiently focus resources1 including resources made available under this subpart1 on the development and implementation of-- 7,a7 innovative educational programs for ,native ,hawaiian students2 7,b7 rigorous and substantive ,native ,hawaiian language programs2 and 7,c7 ,native ,hawaiian culture-based educational programs2 and 7#c7 create a system by which information from programs funded under this subpart will be collected1 analyzed1 evaluated1 reported1 and used in decision making activities with respect to the types of grants awarded under this subpart4 4 #gbjd4 ,native ,hawaiian ,education ,council ,section #gbjd 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #gead7 is amended to read as follows3 #gbjd4 ,native ,hawaiian ,education ,council 7a7 ,grant authorized 7#a7 ,in general ,in order to better effectuate the purposes of this subpart through the coordination of educational and related services and programs available to ,native ,hawaiian students1 including those programs receiving funding under this subpart1 the ,secretary shall award a grant to an education council1 as described in subsection 7b74 7#b7 ,duration of grant ,a grant under this section shall be for a period of #e years4 7#c7 ,funding ,for each fiscal year1 the ,secretary shall use the amount described in section #gbje7;h77#a7 to make a payment under the grant4 ,funds made available through the grant shall remain available until expended4 7b7 ,composition 7#a7 ,eligibility ,to be eligible to receive the grant under subsection 7a71 the council shall be an education council 7referred to in this section as the ,education ,council7 that meets the requirements of this subsection4 7#b7 ,in general ,the ,education ,council shall consist of #ae members1 of whom-- 7,a7 #a shall be the ,president of the ,university of ,hawaii 7or a designee72 7,b7 #a shall be the ,governor of the ,state of ,hawaii 7or a designee72 7,c7 #a shall be the ,superintendent of the ,state of ,hawaii ,department of ,education 7or a designee72 7,d7 #a shall be the chairperson of the ,office of ,hawaiian ,affairs 7or a designee72 7,e7 #a shall be the executive director of ,hawaii's ,charter ,school ,network 7or a designee72 7,f7 #a shall be the chief executive officer of the ,kamehameha ,schools 7or a designee72 7,g7 #a shall be the chairperson of the ,queen ,liliuokalani ,trust 7or a designee72 7,h7 #a shall be a member1 selected by the other members of the ,education ,council1 who represents a private grant making entity 7or a designee72 7,i7 #a shall be the mayor of the ,county of ,hawaii 7or a designee72 7,j7 #a shall be the ,mayor of ,maui ,county 7or a designee from the ,island of ,maui72 7,k7 #a shall be the ,mayor of the ,county of ,kauai 7or a designee72 7,l7 #a shall be appointed by the ,mayor of ,maui ,county from the ,island of either ,molokai or ,lanai2 7,m7 #a shall be the ,mayor of the ,city and ,county of ,honolulu 7or a designee72 7,n7 #a shall be the ,chairperson of the ,hawaiian ,homes ,commission 7or a designee72 and 7,o7 #a shall be the ,chairperson of the ,hawaii ,workforce ,development ,council 7or a designee representing the private sector74 7#c7 ,requirements ,any designee serving on the ,council shall demonstrate1 as determined by the individual who appointed such designee with input from the ,native ,hawaiian community1 not less than #e years of experience as a consumer or provider of ,native ,hawaiian education or cultural activities1 with traditional cultural experience given due consideration4 7#d7 ,limitation ,a member of the ,education ,council1 including a designee1 may not receive1 as an individual1 grant funds awarded under this subpart while serving on the ,education ,council4 7#e7 ,no compensation ,none of the funds made available through the grant may be used to provide compensation to any member of the ,education ,council or member of a working group established by the ,education ,council1 for functions described in this section4 7#f7 ,administrative provisions relating to education council ,the ,education ,council shall meet at the call of the ,chair of the ,council1 or upon request by a majority of the members of the ,education ,council1 but in any event not less often than every #abj days4 7#g7 ,chair1 ,vice chair 7,a7 ,selection ,the ,education ,council shall select a ,chair and ,vice ,chair from among the members of the ,education ,council4 7,b7 ,service ,the ,chair and ,vice ,chair selected under subparagraph 7,a7 shall each serve for one #b-year term4 7c7 ,use of funds for technical assistance and assessment ,the ,education ,council shall use funds made available through the grant under this section to carry out1 directly or through subgrant or contract1 the following activities3 7#a7 ,providing technical assistance to ,native ,hawaiian organizations that are grantees or potential grantees under this subpart4 7#b7 ,obtaining from such grantees information and data regarding grants awarded under this subpart1 including information and data about-- 7,a7 the effectiveness of such grantees in meeting the educational priorities recommended by the ,education ,council under subsection 7e77#a77;,b71 using metrics consistent with such priorities2 and 7,b7 the effectiveness of such grantees in carrying out any of the activities described in section #gbje7;c7 that are related to the specific goals and purposes of each grantee's grant project1 using metrics consistent with such goals and purposes4 7#c7 ,assessing and defining the educational needs of ,native ,hawaiians4 7#d7 ,assessing the programs and services available to address the educational needs of ,native ,hawaiians4 7#e7 ,assessing and evaluating the individual and aggregate impact achieved by grantees under this subpart in improving ,native ,hawaiian educational performance and meeting the goals of this subpart4 7#f7 ,providing direction and guidance1 through the issuance of reports and recommendations1 to appropriate ,federal1 ,state1 and local agencies in order to focus and improve the use of resources1 including resources made available under this subpart1 relating to ,native ,hawaiian student education1 and serve1 where appropriate1 in an advisory capacity4 7#g7 ,hiring an executive director to enable the ,commission to carry out the activities described in this subsection4 7d7 ,use of funds for community consultations ,the ,education ,council shall use funds made available through the grant under this section to hold not less than #a community consultation each year on each of the ,islands of ,hawaii1 ,maui1 ,molokai1 ,lanai1 ,oahu1 and ,kauai1 at which-- 7#a7 not less than #c members of the ,education ,council shall be in attendance2 7#b7 the ,education ,council shall gather community input regarding-- 7,a7 entities that are1 at the time of the community consultation1 receiving a grant under this subpart2 7,b7 priorities and needs2 and 7,c7 other ,native ,hawaiian educational issues2 and 7#c7 the ,education ,council shall report to the community on the outcomes of the grants awarded under this subpart4 7e7 ,reports 7#a7 ,annual education council report ,the ,education ,council shall use funds made available through the grant under this section to prepare and submit to the ,secretary1 before the end of each calendar year1 annual reports that contain-- 7,a7 a description of the activities of the ,education ,council during the preceding calendar year2 7,b7 recommendations of the ,education ,council1 if any1 regarding priorities to be established under section #gbje7;b72 7,c7 significant barriers to achieving the goals under this subpart2 7,d7 a summary of each community consultation session1 as described in subsection 7d72 and 7,e7 recommendations to establish funding priorities based on an assessment of-- 7i7 the educational needs of ,native ,hawaiians2 7ii7 programs and services currently available to address such needs1 including the effectiveness of such programs in improving educational performance of ,native ,hawaiians2 and 7iii7 priorities for funding in specific geographic communities4 7#b7 ,report by the ,secretary ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of the ,strengthening ,america's ,schools ,act of #bjac1 the ,secretary shall prepare and submit to the ,committee on ,indian ,affairs of the ,senate and the authorizing committees a report that-- 7,a7 summarizes the annual reports of the ,education ,council2 7,b7 describes the allocation and use of funds under this subpart and the information gathered since the first annual report submitted by the ,education ,council to the ,secretary under this section2 and 7,c7 contains recommendations for changes in ,federal1 ,state1 and local policy to advance the purposes of this subpart4 4 #gbje4 ,program authorized ,section #gbje 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #geae7 is amended to read as follows3 #gbje4 ,program authorized 7a7 ,grants and contracts ,in order to carry out programs that meet the purposes of this subpart1 the ,secretary is authorized to award grants to1 or enter into contracts with-- 7#a7 ,native ,hawaiian educational organizations2 7#b7 ,native ,hawaiian community-based organizations2 7#c7 public and private nonprofit organizations1 agencies1 and institutions with experience in successfully developing or operating ,native ,hawaiian education and workforce development programs or programs of instruction in the ,native ,hawaiian language2 7#d7 charter schools2 and 7#e7 consortia of the organizations1 agencies1 institutions1 and schools described in paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#d74 7b7 ,priority ,in awarding grants and entering into contracts under this subpart1 the ,secretary shall give priority to-- 7#a7 programs that meet the educational priorities recommended by the ,education ,council under section #gbjd7;e77#a77;,b72 7#b7 programs designed to improve the academic achievement of ,native ,hawaiian students by meeting their unique cultural and linguistic needs in order to help such students meet college and career ready academic standards adopted under section #aaaa7;a77#a72 and 7#c7 programs in which a ,state educational agency1 local educational agency1 institution of higher education1 or a ,state educational agency or local educational agency in partnership with an institution of higher education apply for a grant or contract under this subpart as part of a partnership or consortium4 7c7 ,authorized activities ,activities provided through programs carried out under this subpart may include-- 7#a7 the development and maintenance of a statewide ,native ,hawaiian early childhood education system to provide a continuum of high-quality services for ,native ,hawaiian children from the prenatal period through the age of kindergarten entry2 7#b7 the operation of family-based education centers that provide such services as-- 7,a7 programs for ,native ,hawaiian parents and their infants from the prenatal period of infancy through age #c2 7,b7 preschool programs for ,native ,hawaiian children2 and 7,c7 research on1 and development and assessment of1 family-based early childhood education programs for ,native ,hawaiians2 7#c7 activities that enhance beginning reading and literacy in either the ,hawaiian or the ,english language among ,native ,hawaiian students in kindergarten through grade #c and assistance in addressing the distinct features of combined ,english and ,hawaiian literacy for ,hawaiian speakers in grades #e and #f2 7#d7 activities to meet the special needs of ,native ,hawaiian students with disabilities1 including-- 7,a7 the identification of such students and their needs2 7,b7 the provision of support services to the families of those students2 and 7,c7 other activities consistent with the requirements of the ,individuals with ,disabilities ,education ,act2 7#e7 activities that address the special needs of ,native ,hawaiian students who are gifted and talented1 including-- 7,a7 educational1 psychological1 social1 emotional1 and developmental activities designed to assist in the educational progress of such students2 and 7,b7 activities that involve the parents of such students in a manner designed to assist in the students' educational progress2 7#f7 the development of academic and career and technical curricula to address the needs of ,native ,hawaiian children1 youth1 and adults1 including curricula materials in the ,hawaiian language and mathematics1 science1 engineering1 and technology curricula that incorporate ,native ,hawaiian tradition and culture2 7#g7 professional development activities for educators1 including-- 7,a7 the development of programs to prepare prospective teachers to address the unique needs of ,native ,hawaiian students within the context of ,native ,hawaiian culture1 language1 and traditions2 7,b7 in-service programs to improve the ability of teachers who teach in schools with concentrations of ,native ,hawaiian students to meet those students' unique needs2 and 7,c7 the recruitment and preparation of ,native ,hawaiian individuals1 and other individuals who live in communities with a high concentration of ,native ,hawaiians1 to become teachers or leaders2 7#h7 the operation of community-based learning centers that address the needs of ,native ,hawaiian families and communities through the coordination of public and private programs and services1 including-- 7,a7 early childhood education programs1 including preschool programs2 7,b7 before- and after-school programs and weekend academies2 7,c7 career and technical and adult education programs2 and 7,d7 programs that recognize and support the unique cultural and educational needs of ,native ,hawaiian children and youth and incorporate appropriately qualified ,native ,hawaiian elders and seniors2 7#i7 activities1 including program co-location1 to enable ,native ,hawaiian individuals to enter and complete programs of postsecondary education1 including-- 7,a7 the provision of full or partial scholarships for undergraduate or graduate study that are awarded to students based on their academic promise and financial need1 with a priority1 at the graduate level1 given to ,native ,hawaiian students entering professions in which ,native ,hawaiians are underrepresented2 7,b7 family literacy activities2 7,c7 counseling and support services for students receiving scholarship assistance2 7,d7 counseling and guidance for ,native ,hawaiian secondary school students who have the potential to receive scholarships2 7,e7 assistance with completing the higher education admissions and financial aid application process2 and 7,f7 faculty development activities designed to promote the matriculation of ,native ,hawaiian students2 7#aj7 activities that recognize and support the unique needs of ,native ,hawaiian youth regarding the completion of quality workforce preparation and training programs and activities1 including apprenticeship programs2 7#aa7 research and data collection activities to determine the educational status and needs of ,native ,hawaiian children and youth2 7#ab7 other research and evaluation activities related to programs carried out under this subpart2 and 7#ac7 other activities1 consistent with the purposes of this subpart1 to meet the educational needs of ,native ,hawaiian children and youth4 7d7 ,additional activities ,from funds made available to carry out this subpart1 the ,secretary shall support the following3 7#a7 ,the development of a body of ,native ,hawaiian law4 7#b7 ,the repair and renovation of public schools that serve high concentrations of ,native ,hawaiian students4 7#c7 ,informal education programs that present traditional ,hawaiian knowledge1 science1 astronomy1 and the environment through ,state museums or learning centers4 7#d7 ,public charter schools serving high concentrations of ,native ,hawaiian students4 7#e7 ,the perpetuation of1 and expansion of access to1 ,hawaiian culture and history through digital archives4 7e7 ,special rule and conditions 7#a7 ,institutions outside hawaii ,the ,secretary may not establish a policy under this section that prevents a ,native ,hawaiian student enrolled at a #b- or #d-year degree-granting institution of higher education outside of the ,state of ,hawaii from receiving a scholarship pursuant to subsection 7c77#i77;,a74 7#b7 ,scholarship conditions ,the ,secretary shall establish conditions for receipt of a scholarship awarded under subsection 7c77#i77;,a74 ,the conditions shall require that an individual seeking such a scholarship enter into a contract to provide professional services1 either during the scholarship period or upon completion of a program of postsecondary education1 to the ,native ,hawaiian community4 7f7 ,treatment of funds 7#a7 ,in general ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 funds made available under this subpart shall be used to supplement1 and not supplant1 any ,state or local funds used to achieve the purposes of this subpart4 7#b7 ,exception ,paragraph 7#a7 shall not apply to any nonprofit entity or ,native ,hawaiian community-based organization that receives a grant or other funds under this subpart4 7g7 ,administrative costs 7#a7 ,in general ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 not more than #e percent of funds provided to a recipient of a grant or contract under subsection 7a7 for any fiscal year may be used for administrative purposes4 7#b7 ,exception ,not more than #aj percent of funds provided under subsection 7a7 for any fiscal year to a nonprofit entity serving the ,native ,hawaiian community may be used for administrative purposes4 7h7 ,reservation2 ,availability of ,funds 7#a7 ,reservation ,from the funds made available to carry out this subpart1 the ,secretary shall reserve1 for each of fiscal years #bjab through #bjag1 not less than #ejj1jjj for the ,education ,council4 7#b7 ,availability ,funds made available to carry out this subpart and funds reserved under this subsection shall remain available until expended4 4 #gbjf4 ,administrative provisions ,section #gbjf 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #geaf7 is amended to read as follows3 #gbjf4 ,administrative provisions 7a7 ,application required 7#a7 ,in general ,no grant may be made under this subpart1 and no contract may be entered into under this subpart1 unless the entity seeking the grant or contract submits an application to the ,secretary at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,secretary may determine to be necessary to carry out the provisions of this subpart4 7#b7 ,academic projects ,applications submitted under this subpart to carry out projects and activities that are academic in nature shall describe-- 7,a7 the criteria that will be used to ensure that such projects and activities use evidence-based strategies and methods2 and 7,b7 the process through which the applicant will monitor and report such activities1 including the achievement of identified objectives4 7b7 ,applications to ,education ,council ,the ,secretary shall provide to the ,education ,council a copy of each grant or contract application submitted under this subpart4 7c7 ,annual report 7#a7 ,in general ,each entity that receives a grant under this subpart 7except for section #gbjd7 shall submit to the ,secretary an annual report1 in such form and containing such information as the ,secretary may require1 that determines the extent to which activities carried out with funds provided under this subpart are effective in improving the educational achievement of ,native ,hawaiian students served by such funds4 7#b7 ,content ,as a part of the information reported under paragraph 7#a71 each entity that receives a grant under this subpart shall provide data1 using information from the most recent year for which data are available1 on-- 7,a7 the academic achievement of the ,native ,hawaiian students the entity serves1 as measured by the ,state assessments required under section #aaaa7;a77#b7 and the high school graduation rates and institution of higher education attendance rates of those students2 and 7,b7 such other measures as the ,secretary may prescribe4 4 #gbjg4 ,definitions ,section #gbjg 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #geag7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking part and inserting subpart2 7#b7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#f7 as paragraphs 7#b7 through 7#g71 respectively2 and 7#c7 by inserting before paragraph 7#b71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#b71 the following3 7#a7 ,community consultation ,the term community consultation means a public gathering-- 7,a7 to discuss ,native ,hawaiian education concerns2 and 7,b7 about which the public has been given not less than #cj days notice4 4 #b ,alaska ,native ,education #gcja4 ,alaska ,native education ,subpart #b of part ,b of title ,,vii 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #geda et seq471 as amended by section #gbja1 is further amended by striking sections #gcja through #gcjf and inserting the following3 #gcja4 ,short title ,this subpart may be cited as the ,alaska ,native ,educational ,equity1 ,support1 and ,assistance ,act4 #gcjb4 ,findings ,congress finds the following3 7#a7 ,the attainment of educational success is critical to the betterment of the conditions1 long-term well-being1 and preservation of the culture and languages of ,alaska ,natives4 7#b7 ,it is the policy of the ,federal ,government to encourage the maximum participation by ,alaska ,natives in the planning and the management of ,alaska ,native education programs and to support efforts developed by and undertaken within the ,alaska ,native community to improve educational opportunity for all students4 7#c7 ,alaska ,native children enter and exit school with serious educational handicaps4 7#d7 ,the educational achievement of ,alaska ,native children is far below national norms4 ,alaska ,native performance on standardized tests is low1 ,alaska ,native student dropout rates are high1 ,natives are significantly underrepresented among holders of baccalaureate degrees in the ,state of ,alaska1 and ,alaska ,natives are more likely than other ,alaskans to be without access to employment4 ,as a result1 ,alaska ,native students are being denied their opportunity to become full participants in society and an entire generation is being condemned to an underclass status and a life of limited choices4 7#e7 ,the programs and activities authorized under this subpart are essential if educational handicaps are to be overcome4 7#f7 ,the sheer magnitude of the geographic and other barriers to be overcome in delivering educational services in rural ,alaska and ,alaska villages should be addressed through the development and implementation of innovative1 model programs in a variety of areas4 7#g7 ,alaska ,native children should be afforded the opportunity to begin their formal education on a par with their non-,native peers4 ,the ,federal ,government should lend support to efforts developed by and undertaken within the ,alaska ,native community to improve educational opportunity for all students4 7#h7 ,in #aihc1 pursuant to ,public ,law #ih-fc 7#ig ,stat4 #cbf71 ,alaska ceased to receive educational funding from the ,bureau of ,indian ,affairs4 #gcjc4 ,purposes ,the purposes of this subpart are as follows3 7#a7 ,to address the critical need to meet the unique educational needs of ,alaska ,natives4 7#b7 ,to authorize the development and expansion of effective supplemental educational programs to benefit ,alaska ,natives4 7#c7 ,to supplement existing programs and authorities in the area of education to further the purposes of this subpart4 7#d7 ,to provide direction and guidance to appropriate ,federal1 ,state1 and local agencies to focus resources1 including resources made available under this subpart1 on meeting the educational needs of ,alaska ,natives4 7#e7 ,to ensure the maximum participation by ,alaska ,natives in the planning and management of programs designed to serve ,alaska ,natives4 #gcjd4 ,program authorized 7a7 ,general authority 7#a7 ,grants and contracts ,the ,secretary is authorized to make grants to1 or enter into contracts with1 the following entities in order to enable such entities to carry out programs that meet the purposes of this subpart3 7,a7 ,alaska ,native organizations4 7,b7 ,educational entities with experience in developing or operating ,alaska ,native programs or programs of instruction conducted in ,alaska ,native languages4 7,c7 ,cultural and community-based organizations with experience in developing or operating programs to benefit the educational needs of ,alaska ,natives4 7,d7 ,consortia of organizations and entities described in this paragraph4 7#b7 ,permissible activities ,activities provided through programs carried out under this subpart may include the following3 7,a7 ,the development and implementation of plans1 methods1 and strategies to improve the education of ,alaska ,natives4 7,b7 ,the development of curricula and programs that address the educational needs of ,alaska ,native students1 including the following3 7i7 ,curricula materials that reflect the cultural diversity1 languages1 history1 or the contributions of ,alaska ,natives4 7ii7 ,instructional programs that make use of ,alaska ,native languages and cultures4 7iii7 ,networks that develop1 test1 and disseminate best practices and introduce successful programs1 materials1 and techniques to meet the educational needs of ,alaska ,native students in urban and rural schools4 7,c7 ,training and professional development activities for educators1 including the following3 7i7 ,pre-service and in-service training and professional development programs to prepare teachers to develop appreciation for and understanding of ,alaska ,native cultures1 values1 and ways of knowing and learning in order to effectively address the cultural diversity and unique needs of ,alaska ,native students4 7ii7 ,the recruitment and preparation of teachers who are ,alaska ,native4 7iii7 ,programs that will lead to the certification and licensing of ,alaska ,native teachers1 principals1 and superintendents4 7,d7 ,the development and operation of home instruction programs for ,alaska ,native preschool children1 to ensure the active involvement of parents in their children's education from the earliest ages4 7,e7 ,family literacy activities4 7,f7 ,the development and operation of student enrichment programs1 including such programs in science1 technology1 engineering1 and mathematics that-- 7i7 are designed to prepare ,alaska ,native students to excel in such subjects2 7ii7 provide appropriate support services to the families of such students that are needed to enable such students to benefit from the programs2 and 7iii7 include activities that recognize and support the unique cultural and educational needs of ,alaska ,native children1 and incorporate appropriately qualified ,alaska ,native elders and other tradition bearers4 7,g7 ,research and data collection activities to determine the educational status and needs of ,alaska ,native children and adults4 7,h7 ,other research and evaluation activities related to programs carried out under this subpart4 7,i7 ,remedial and enrichment programs to assist ,alaska ,native students to be college or career ready upon graduation from high school4 7,j7 ,parenting education for parents and caregivers of ,alaska ,native children to improve parenting and caregiving skills 7including skills relating to discipline and cognitive development71 including parenting education provided through in-home visitation of new mothers4 7,k7 ,culturally based education programs designed and provided by an entity with demonstrated experience in-- 7i7 providing programs of study1 both on site and in local schools1 to share the rich and diverse cultures of ,alaska ,native peoples among youth1 elders1 teachers1 and the larger community2 7ii7 instructing ,alaska ,native youth in leadership1 communication1 ,native culture1 arts1 and languages2 7iii7 increasing the high school graduation rate of the ,alaska ,native students who are served2 7iv7 providing instruction in ,alaska ,native history and ways of living to students and teachers in the local school district2 7v7 providing intergenerational learning and internship opportunities to ,alaska ,native youth and young adults2 and 7vi7 providing cultural immersion activities aimed at ,alaska ,native cultural preservation4 7,l7 ,a statewide on-site exchange program1 for both students and teachers1 involving schools and culture camps that demonstrates effectiveness in facilitating cultural relationships between urban and rural ,alaskans to build mutual respect and understanding1 and foster a statewide sense of common identity through host family1 school1 and community cross-cultural immersion4 ,such a program should be competitively awarded4 7,m7 ,activities carried out through ,head ,start programs carried out under the ,head ,start ,act1 including the training of teachers for such programs4 7,n7 ,other early childhood education programs4 7,o7 ,education programs for at-risk urban ,alaska ,native students in kindergarten through grade #ab that are operated by tribes or tribal organizations that have demonstrated experience in increasing graduation rates among such students and that-- 7i7 include a culturally informed curriculum intended to preserve and promote ,alaska ,native culture2 7ii7 partner effectively with the local educational agency by providing a school-within-a school program model2 7iii7 provide high-quality academic instruction1 small classroom sizes1 and social-emotional support for students from elementary school through high school2 7iv7 work with parents to increase parental involvement in their students' education2 7v7 have a proven track record of improving academic proficiency and increasing graduation rates2 7vi7 provide college preparation and career planning2 and 7vii7 incorporate a strong data collection and continuous evaluation component at all levels of the program4 7,p7 ,a statewide program that has demonstrated effectiveness in providing technical assistance and support to schools and communities in order to engage adults in promoting the academic progress and overall well-being of young people through strengths-based approaches to child and youth development1 positive youth-adult relationships1 improved conditions for learning 7such as school climate and student connection to school and community71 and increased connections between schools and families4 7,q7 ,career preparation activities to enable ,alaska ,native children and adults to prepare for meaningful employment1 including programs providing career and technical preparation1 mentoring1 training1 and apprenticeship activities4 7,r7 ,the provision of operational support and the purchase of equipment to develop regional career and technical schools in rural areas of ,alaska1 including boarding schools1 for ,alaska ,native students in grades #i through #ab1 or at higher levels of education1 to provide the students with necessary resources to prepare for skilled employment opportunities4 7,s7 ,other activities1 consistent with the purposes of this subpart1 to meet the educational needs of ,alaska ,native children and adults4 7,t7 ,regional leadership academies that demonstrate effectiveness in building respect and understanding and fostering a sense of ,alaska ,native identity to promote ,alaska ,native students pursuit of1 and success in1 completing higher education or career training4 7#c7 ,home instruction programs ,home instruction programs for ,alaska ,native preschool children carried out under paragraph 7#b77;,d7 may include the following3 7,a7 ,programs for parents and their infants1 from the prenatal period of the infant through age #c4 7,b7 ,preschool programs4 7,c7 ,training1 education1 and support for parents in such areas as reading readiness1 observation1 story telling1 and critical thinking4 7b7 ,limitation on administrative costs ,not more than #e percent of funds provided to a grantee under this section for any fiscal year may be used for administrative purposes4 7c7 ,priorities ,in awarding grants or contracts to carry out activities described in this subpart1 the ,secretary shall give priority to applications from ,alaska ,native regional nonprofit organizations1 ,alaska ,native organizations1 or consortia that include not less than #a ,alaska ,native regional nonprofit organization4 #gcje4 ,administrative provisions 7a7 ,application required ,no grant may be made under this subpart1 and no contract may be entered into under this subpart1 unless the entity seeking the grant or contract submits an application to the ,secretary in such form1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,secretary may determine necessary to carry out the provisions of this subpart4 7b7 ,applications ,a ,state educational agency or local educational agency may apply for an award under this subpart only as part of a consortium involving an ,alaska ,native organization4 ,the consortium may include other eligible applicants4 7c7 ,consultation required ,each applicant for an award under this subpart shall provide for ongoing advice from and consultation with representatives of the ,alaska ,native community4 7d7 ,local educational agency coordination ,each entity that applies for an award under this subpart shall inform each local educational agency that serves students who would participate in the program that such entity plans to carry out under the grant or contract about the application described in subsection 7a74 #gcjf4 ,definitions ,in this subpart3 7#a7 ,alaska native ,the term ,alaska ,native has the same meaning as the term ,native has in section #c7;b7 of the ,alaska ,native ,claims ,settlement ,act 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #afjb7;b774 7#b7 ,alaska native organization ,the term ,alaska ,native organization means a federally recognized tribe1 a consortium of tribes1 a regional nonprofit ,alaska ,native association1 or another organization1 that-- 7,a7 has or commits to acquire expertise in the education of ,alaska ,natives2 and 7,b7 has ,alaska ,natives in substantive and policymaking positions within the tribe1 consortium1 association1 or organization4 4 ,,viii ,impact aid #hjja4 ,purpose ,section #hjja 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ggja7 is amended1 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking challenging ,state standards and inserting college and career ready ,state academic content and student academic achievement standards under section #aaaa7;a77#a74 #hjjb4 ,payments relating to ,federal acquisition of real property 7a7 ,amendments ,section #hjjb 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ggjb7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b77#a77;,b71 by striking #hjad7;a7 and inserting #c7;aa77#a72 7#b7 in subsection 7f7-- 7,a7 by aligning the margins of paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c7 with the margins of paragraph 7#a72 and 7,b7 by striking paragraphs 7#d7 and 7#e72 7#c7 by striking subsection 7g7 and inserting the following3 7g7 ,former districts 7#a7 ,consolidations ,for fiscal year #bjjf and all succeeding fiscal years1 if a local educational agency described in paragraph 7#b7 is formed at any time after #aich by the consolidation of #b or more former school districts1 the local educational agency may elect to have the ,secretary determine its eligibility and any amount for which the local educational agency is eligible under this section for any fiscal year on the basis of #a or more of those former districts1 as designated by the local educational agency4 7#b7 ,eligible local educational agencies ,a local educational agency referred to in paragraph 7#a7 is-- 7,a7 any local educational agency that1 for fiscal year #aiid or any preceding fiscal year1 applied1 and was determined to be eligible under section #b7;c7 of the ,act of ,september #cj1 #aiej 7,public ,law #hgd1 #hast ,congress7 as the section was in effect for that fiscal year2 or 7,b7 a local educational agency formed by the consolidation of #b or more districts1 at least #a of which was eligible for assistance under this section for the fiscal year preceding the year of consolidation1 if-- 7i7 for fiscal years #bjjf through #bjac1 the local educational agency had notified the ,secretary of the designation not later than #cj days after the date of enactment of the ,strengthening ,america's ,schools ,act of #bjac2 and 7ii7 for fiscal year #bjad1 and any subsequent fiscal year1 the local educational agency includes the designation in its application under section #hjje or any timely amendment to such application4 7#c7 ,availability of funds ,notwithstanding any other provision of law limiting the period during which the ,secretary may obligate funds appropriated for any fiscal year after #bjje1 the ,secretary may obligate funds remaining after final payments have been made from any of such fiscal years to carry out this subsection4 2 7#d7 in subsection 7h7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking #hjad7;a7 and inserting #c7;aa77#a72 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a77;,c71 by striking #hjad7;a7 and inserting #c7;aa77#a72 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,c77ii71 by striking #hjad7;a7 and inserting #c7;aa77#a72 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,d71 by striking #hjad7;a7 of this title and inserting #c7;aa77#a72 7#e7 by striking paragraph 7#a7 of subsection 7i7 and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,in general ,the calculation of the foundation payment under subsection 7h77#a77;,b7 for a local educational agency described in paragraph 7#b7 of this subsection shall be equal to #ij percent of the payment received in fiscal year #bjje1 for fiscal year #bjji and each succeeding fiscal year4 2 7#f7 by striking subsections 7k7 and 7m72 7#g7 by redesignating subsections 7l7 and 7n7 as subsections 7j7 and 7k71 respectively2 7#h7 in subsection 7j7 7as redesignated by paragraph 7#g771 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking 7h77#d77;,b7 and inserting 7h77#c72 and 7#i7 by adding at the end the following3 7l7 ,records ,the ,secretary may base a determination of eligibility under subsection 7a77#a7 on original records 7including facsimiles or other reproductions of those records7 documenting the assessed value of real property1 prepared by a legally authorized official as of the time of the ,federal acquisition1 or other records that the ,secretary determines to be appropriate and reliable1 including ,federal agency records or local historical records4 4 7b7 ,effective date ,notwithstanding section #e7;d71 this section1 and the amendments made by this section1 shall take effect with respect to applications submitted under section #hjjb of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife on or after the date of enactment of this ,act4 #hjjc4 ,payments for eligible federally connected children ,section #hjjc 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ggjc7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by inserting after of such agency the following3 7including those children enrolled in a ,state that has a ,state open enrollment policy but not including children enrolled in a distance learning program who are not residing within the geographic boundaries of the agency72 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#e77;,a71 by inserting after #aihd1 the following3 or under lease of off-base property under subchapter ,,iv of chapter #afi of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bhga et seq471 to be children described in paragraph 7#a77;,b7 if the property described is within the fenced security perimeter of the military facility or is attached to1 and under any type of force protection agreement with1 the military installation where such housing is situated12 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in each of paragraphs 7#a77;,a7 and 7#b77;,a77i71 by striking #hjad7;b7 and inserting #c7;aa77#b72 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7,i7 in the subparagraph heading1 by striking continuing2 7,,ii7 by striking clauses 7i7 and 7ii7 and inserting the following3 7i7 ,in general ,a heavily impacted local educational agency is eligible to receive a basic support payment under subparagraph 7,a7 with respect to a number of children determined under subsection 7a77#a7 if the agency-- 7,i7 is a local educational agency whose boundaries are the same as a ,federal military installation1 or whose boundaries are the same as island property designated by the ,secretary of the ,interior to be property that is held in trust by the ,federal ,government1 and that has no taxing authority2 7,,ii7 is a local educational agency that-- 7aa7 has an enrollment of children described in subsection 7a77#a7 that constitutes a percentage of the total student enrollment of the agency that is not less than #de percent2 7bb7 has a per-pupil expenditure that is less than-- 7,,aa7 for an agency that has a total student enrollment of #ejj or more students1 #abe percent of the average per-pupil expenditure of the ,state in which the agency is located2 or 7,,bb7 for an agency that has a total student enrollment of less than #ejj students1 #aej percent of the average per-pupil expenditure of the ,state in which the agency is located1 or the average per-pupil expenditure of #c or more comparable local educational agencies in the ,state in which the agency is located2 and 7cc7 is an agency that-- 7,,aa7 has a tax rate for general fund purposes that is not less than #ie percent of the average tax rate for general fund purposes of comparable local educational agencies in the ,state2 or 7,,bb7 was eligible to receive a payment under this subsection for fiscal year #bjab and is located in a ,state that by ,state law has eliminated ad valorem tax as a revenue source for local educational agencies2 7,,iii7 is a local educational agency that has an enrollment of children described in subsection 7a77#a7 that constitutes a percentage of the total student enrollment of the agency which is not less than #cj percent1 and has a tax rate for general fund purposes which is not less than #abe percent of the average tax rate for general fund purposes for comparable local educational agencies in the ,state2 or 7,,iv7 is a local educational agency that has a total student enrollment of not less than #be1jjj students1 of which not less than #ej percent are children described in subsection 7a77#a7 and not less than #e1ejj of such children are children described in subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 of subsection 7a77#a74 7ii7 ,loss of eligibility 7,i7 ,in general ,a heavily impacted local educational agency that met the requirements of clause 7i7 for a fiscal year shall be ineligible to receive a basic support payment under subparagraph 7,a7 if the agency fails to meet the requirements of such clause for the subsequent fiscal year1 except that such agency shall continue to receive a basic support payment under this paragraph for the fiscal year for which the ineligibility determination is made4 7,,ii7 ,exception ,notwithstanding subclause 7,i7 and clause 7i71 a local educational agency that obtains eligibility for a basic support payment under subparagraph 7,a7 by meeting the requirements of clause 7i77,,ii7 for a fiscal year and1 for the subsequent fiscal year1 meets all of the requirements of such clause except for the requirement of item 7cc7 of such clause1 shall be eligible to receive a basic support payment under subparagraph 7,a74 ,if1 for the next subsequent fiscal year1 such local educational agency again fails to meet the requirement of such item 7cc71 the local educational agency shall be ineligible to receive a basic support payment under subparagraph 7,a71 except that such agency shall continue to receive a basic support payment under this paragraph for the fiscal year for which the ineligibility determination is made4 2 and 7,,iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7iv7 ,special rule ,notwithstanding clause 7i77,,ii77aa71 a local educational agency shall be considered eligible to receive a basic support payment under subparagraph 7,a7 with respect to the number of children determined under subsection 7a77#a7 for a fiscal year if the agency-- 7,i7 has an enrollment of children described in subsection 7a77#a71 including1 for purposes of determining eligibility1 those children described in subparagraphs 7,f7 and 7,g7 of such subsection1 that constitutes a percentage of the total student enrollment of the agency that is not less than #ce percent2 7,,ii7 was eligible to receive assistance under this paragraph for fiscal year #bjja2 and 7,,iii7 meets the requirements of items 7bb7 and 7cc7 of clause 7i77,,ii7 for the fiscal year for which the determination is being made4 7v7 ,application ,with respect to the first fiscal year for which a heavily impacted local educational agency described in clause 7i7 applies for a basic support payment under subparagraph 7,a71 or with respect to the first fiscal year for which a heavily impacted local educational agency applies for a basic support payment under subparagraph 7,a7 after becoming ineligible under clause 7i7 for #a or more preceding fiscal years1 the agency shall apply for such payment at least #a year prior to the start of that first fiscal year4 2 7ii7 by striking subparagraphs 7,c7 and 7,d7 and inserting the following3 7,c7 ,maximum amount for heavily impacted local educational agencies 7i7 ,in general ,except as provided for in subparagraph 7,d71 the maximum amount that a heavily impacted local educational agency is eligible to receive under this paragraph for any fiscal year is the sum of the total weighted student units1 as computed under subsection 7a77#b7 and subject to clause 7ii71 multiplied by the greater of-- 7,i7 four-fifths of the average per-pupil expenditure of the ,state in which the local educational agency is located for the third fiscal year preceding the fiscal year for which the determination is made2 or 7,,ii7 four-fifths of the average per-pupil expenditure of all of the ,states for the third fiscal year preceding the fiscal year for which the determination is made4 7ii7 ,special rules 7,i7 ,calculations for local educational agencies with large numbers of certain eligible children 7aa7 ,in general ,in the case of a local educational agency with respect to which #ce percent or more of the total student enrollment of the schools of the agency are children described in subparagraph 7,d7 or 7,e7 of subsection 7a77#a71 and that has an enrollment of children described in subparagraph 7,a71 7,b71 or 7,c7 of such subsection equal to at least #aj percent of the agency's total enrollment1 the ,secretary shall calculate the weighted student units of the children described in subparagraph 7,d7 or 7,e7 of such subsection by multiplying the number of such children by a factor of #j4ee4 7bb7 ,exception ,notwithstanding subclause 7,i71 any local educational agency that received a payment under this clause for fiscal year #bjjf1 shall not be required to have an enrollment of children described in subparagraph 7,a71 7,b71 or 7,c7 of subsection 7a77#a7 equal to at least #aj percent of the agency's total enrollment for purposes of subclause 7,i74 7,,ii7 ,calculations for local educational agencies with small numbers of eligible children ,for a local educational agency that has an enrollment of #ajj or fewer children described in subsection 7a77#a71 the ,secretary shall calculate the total number of weighted student units for purposes of subsection 7a77#b7 by multiplying the number of such children by a factor of #a4ge4 7,,iii7 ,calculations for certain other local educational agencies ,for a local educational agency that does not qualify under paragraph 7#b77;,b77i77,i7 and has an enrollment of more than #ajj but not more than #a1jjj children described in subsection 7a77#a71 the ,secretary shall calculate the total number of weighted student units for purposes of subsection 7a77#b7 by multiplying the number of such children by a factor of #a4be4 7,d7 ,maximum amount for large heavily impacted local educational agencies 7i7 ,applicable formula 7,i7 ,in general ,subject to clause 7ii71 the maximum amount that a heavily impacted local educational agency described in subclause 7,,ii7 is eligible to receive under this paragraph for any fiscal year shall be determined in accordance with the formula described in paragraph 7#a77;,c74 7,,ii7 ,large heavily impacted local educational agencies ,a heavily impacted local educational agency described in this subclause is a local educational agency that has a total student enrollment of not less than #be1jjj students1 of which not less than #ej percent are children described in subsection 7a77#a7 and not less than #e1ejj of such children are children described in subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 of subsection 7a77#a74 7ii7 ,factor ,for purposes of calculating the maximum amount described in clause 7i71 the factor used in determining the weighted student units under subsection 7a77#b7 with respect to children described in subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 of subsection 7a77#a7 shall be #a4ce4 2 7iii7 by striking subparagraph 7,e72 7iv7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,f7 through 7,h7 as subparagraph 7,e7 through 7,g71 respectively2 7v7 in subparagraph 7,e7 7as redesignated by clause 7iv77-- 7,i7 by striking clause 7ii72 7,,ii7 by striking 2 and at the end of clause 7i7 and inserting a period2 and 7,,iii7 by striking the ,secretary and all that follows through shall use and inserting the ,secretary shall use2 7vi7 in subparagraph 7,f7 7as redesignated by clause 7iv771 in the matter preceding clause 7i71 by striking 7,c77i77,,ii77bb7 and inserting 7,b77i77,,ii77bb72 7vii7 in subparagraph 7,g7 7as redesignated by clause 7iv77-- 7,i7 in clause 7i7-- 7aa7 by striking 7,b71 7,c71 7,d71 or 7,e711 and inserting 7,b71 7,c71 or 7,d712 7bb7 by striking by reason of and inserting due to2 7cc7 by inserting after clause 7iii7 the following3 or as the direct result of base realignment and closure or modularization as determined by the ,secretary of ,defense1 force structure change1 or force relocation12 and 7dd7 by inserting before the period at the end the following3 or during such time as activities associated with base realignment and closure1 modularization1 force structure change1 or force relocation are ongoing2 and 7,,ii7 in clause 7ii71 by striking 7,d7 or 7,e7 in both places such term appears and inserting 7,c7 or 7,d72 and 7viii7 by adding at the end the following3 7,h7 ,special rule ,the ,secretary shall-- 7i7 deem each local educational agency that received a fiscal year #bjji basic support payment for heavily impacted local educational agencies under this paragraph as eligible to receive a basic support payment for heavily impacted local educational agencies under this paragraph for each of fiscal years #bjaa1 #bjab1 #bjac1 and #bjad2 and 7ii7 make a payment to such local educational agency under such section for each of fiscal years #bjaa1 #bjab1 #bjac1 and #bjad4 7,i7 ,continued eligibility for a heavily impacted local educational agency entering into an intergovernmental cooperative agreement with a ,state educational agency ,for any fiscal year1 a heavily impacted local educational agency that received a basic support payment under this paragraph for the fiscal year prior to the fiscal year for which such local educational agency entered into an intergovernmental cooperative agreement with a ,state educational agency shall remain eligible to receive a basic support payment under this paragraph for the duration of the intergovernmental cooperative agreement1 but in no case for more than #e years4 2 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking #hjad7;b7 and inserting #c7;aa77#b72 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7,i7 by redesignating clause 7iv7 as clause 7v72 and 7,,ii7 by inserting after clause 7iii7 the following3 7iv7 ,in the case of a local educational agency that is providing a program of distance learning to children not residing within the geographic boundaries of the agency1 the ,secretary shall disregard such children from such agency's total enrollment when calculating the percentage under clause 7i77,i7 and shall disregard any funds received for such children when calculating the total current expenditures attributed to the operation of such agency when calculating the percentage under clause 7i77,,ii74 2 7iii7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking subparagraph 7,d7 or 7,e7 of paragraph 7#b71 as the case may be and inserting paragraph 7#b77;,d72 and 7iv7 by striking subparagraph 7,d7 and inserting the following3 7,d7 ,ratable distribution 7i7 ,in general ,for each fiscal year described in subparagraph 7,a7 for which the sums appropriated under section #c7;aa77#b7 exceed the amount required to pay each local educational agency #ajj percent of the local educational agency's threshold payment under subparagraph 7,b7 or 7,c71 the ,secretary shall distribute such excess sums to each eligible local educational agency that has not received the agency's maximum payment amount computed under paragraph 7#a7 or 7#b7 7as the case may be7 by multiplying-- 7,i7 a percentage1 the denominator of which is the difference between the maximum payment amount computed under paragraph 7#a7 or 7#b7 7as the case may be7 for all local educational agencies and the amount of the threshold payment 7as calculated under subparagraphs 7,b7 and 7,c77 of all local educational agencies1 and the numerator of which is the aggregate amount of funds appropriated under section #c7;aa77#b7 that exceeds the amount of such threshold payments for all local educational agencies2 by 7,,ii7 the difference between the maximum payment amount computed under paragraph 7#a7 or 7#b7 7as the case may be7 for the agency and the amount of the threshold payment as calculated under subparagraphs 7,b7 and 7,c7 for the agency4 7ii7 ,insufficient payments ,for each fiscal year described in subparagraph 7,a7 for which the sums appropriated under section #c7;aa77#b7 are insufficient to pay each local educational agency all of the local educational agency's threshold payment described in clause 7i71 the ,secretary shall ratably reduce the payment to each local educational agency under this paragraph4 7iii7 ,increases ,if the sums appropriated under section #c7;aa77#b7 are sufficient to increase the threshold payment above the #ajj percent threshold payment described in clause 7i71 then the ,secretary shall increase payments on the same basis as such payments were reduced1 except no local educational agency may receive a payment amount greater than #ajj percent of the maximum payment calculated under this subsection4 2 7#c7 in subsection 7c71 by amending paragraph 7#b7 to read as follows3 7#b7 ,exception ,calculation of payments for a local educational agency shall be based on data from the fiscal year for which the agency is making an application for payment if such agency-- 7,a7 is newly established by a ,state1 for the first year of operation of such agency only2 7,b7 was eligible to receive a payment under this section for the previous fiscal year and has had an overall increase in enrollment 7as determined by the ,secretary in consultation with the ,secretary of ,defense1 the ,secretary of ,interior1 or the heads of other ,federal agencies7-- 7i7 of not less than #aj percent1 or #ajj students1 of children described in-- 7,i7 subparagraph 7,a71 7,b71 7,c71 or 7,d7 of subsection 7a77#a72 or 7,,ii7 subparagraph 7,f7 or 7,g7 of subsection 7a77#a71 but only to the extent such children are civilian dependents of employees of the ,department of ,defense or the ,department of the ,interior2 and 7ii7 that is the direct result of closure or realignment of military installations under the base closure process or the relocation of members of the ,armed ,forces and civilian employees of the ,department of ,defense as part of force structure changes or movements of units or personnel between military installations or because of actions initiated by the ,secretary of ,interior or the head of another ,federal agency2 or 7,c7 was eligible to receive a payment under this section for the previous fiscal year and has had an overall increase in enrollment 7as determined by the ,secretary7-- 7i7 of not less than #aj percent of children described in subsection 7a77#a71 or not less than #ajj of such children2 and 7ii7 that is the direct result of the closure of a local educational agency that received a payment under paragraph 7#a7 or 7#b7 of subsection 7b7 in the previous fiscal year4 2 7#d7 in subsection 7d77#a71 by striking #hjad7;c7 and inserting #c7;aa77#c72 7#e7 in subsection 7e7-- 7,a7 by striking paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,in general ,subject to paragraph 7#b71 the total amount the ,secretary shall pay a local educational agency under subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 for fiscal year #bjad1 shall not be less than #ij percent of the total amount that the local educational agency received under paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 of subsection 7b7 for fiscal year #bjac2 7,b7 for fiscal year #bjae1 shall not be less than #he percent of the total amount that the local educational agency received under paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 of subsection 7b7 for fiscal year #bjac2 and 7,c7 for fiscal year #bjaf1 shall not be less than #hj percent of the total amount that the local educational agency received under paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 of subsection 7b7 for fiscal year #bjac4 2 and 7,b7 by redesignating paragraph 7#c7 as paragraph 7#b72 and 7#f7 by striking subsection 7g74 #hjjd4 ,construction ,section #hjjg 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ggjg7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking #hjad7;e7 each place the term appears and inserting #c7;aa77#d72 and 7#b7 in subsection 7a77#b71 by adding at the end the following3 7,c7 ,the agency is eligible under section #hjjc7;b77#b7 or is receiving a basic support payment under circumstances described in section #hjjc7;b77#b77;,b77ii74 4 #hjje4 ,facilities ,section #hjjh7;a7 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ggjh7;a77 is amended by striking #hjad7;f7 and inserting #c7;aa77#e74 #hjjf4 ,federal administration ,section #hjaj 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ggaj7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7c77#b77;,e71 by striking under section #hjjc7;b7 and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting under this title42 and 7#b7 in subsection 7d77#b71 by striking section #hjad and inserting section #c7;aa74 #hjjg4 ,definitions ,section #hjac 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ggac7 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking and ,marine ,corps and inserting ,marine ,corps1 and ,coast ,guard2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#e77;,a77iii77,,ii71 by striking ,stewart ,b4 ,mc,kinney ,homeless ,assistance ,act and inserting ,mc,kinney-,vento ,homeless ,assistance ,act4 #hjjh4 ,conforming amendment ,title ,,viii 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ggja et seq47 is amended by striking section #hjad4 #hjji4 ,eligibility for impact aid payment 7a7 ,local educational agencies ,notwithstanding section #hjac7i7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ggac7i771 ,north ,chicago ,community ,unit ,school ,district #ahg1 ,north ,shore ,district #aab1 and ,township ,high ,school ,district #aac in ,lake ,county1 ,illinois1 and ,glenview ,public ,school ,district #cd and ,glenbrook ,high ,school ,district #bbe in ,cook ,county1 ,illinois1 shall be considered local educational agencies as such term is used in1 and for purposes of1 title ,,viii of such ,act4 7b7 ,computation ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 federally connected children 7as determined under section #hjjc7;a7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ggjc7;a777 who are in attendance in the ,north ,shore ,district #aab1 ,township ,high ,school ,district #aac1 ,glenview ,public ,school ,district #cd1 and ,glenbrook ,high ,school ,district #bbe described in subsection 7a71 shall be considered to be in attendance in the ,north ,chicago ,community ,unit ,school ,district #ahg described in subsection 7a7 for purposes of computing the amount that the ,north ,chicago ,community ,unit ,school ,district #ahg is eligible to receive under subsection 7b7 or 7d7 of section #hjjc of such ,act if-- 7#a7 such school districts have entered into an agreement for such students to be so considered and for the equitable apportionment among all such school districts of any amount received by the ,north ,chicago ,community ,unit ,school ,district #ahg under such section2 and 7#b7 any amount apportioned among all such school districts pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 is used by such school districts only for the direct provision of educational services4 #hjaj4 ,repeal of sunset under the ,,ndaa amendments to ,impact ,aid ,section #efc7;c7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjac 7,public ,law #aab-bci7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the heading1 by striking 1 implementation1 and repeal and inserting and implementation2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking for a #b-year period2 and 7#c7 by striking paragraph 7#d74 ,,ix ,general provisions #iaja4 ,definitions 7a7 ,in general ,section #iaja 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ghja7 is amended to read as follows3 #iaja4 ,definitions ,except as otherwise provided1 in this ,act3 7#a7 ,adjusted cohort2 entering cohort2 transferred into2 transferred out 7,a7 ,adjusted cohort ,subject to clauses 7ii7 and 7iii7 of subparagraph 7,d7 and subparagraphs 7,e7 through 7,g71 the term adjusted cohort means the difference of-- 7i7 the sum of-- 7,i7 the entering cohort2 plus 7,,ii7 any students that transferred into the cohort in any of grades #i through #ab2 minus 7ii7 any students that are removed from the cohort as described in subparagraph 7,e74 7,b7 ,entering cohort ,the term entering cohort1 when used with respect to a secondary school1 means the number of first-time students in grade #i enrolled in the secondary school #a month after the start of the secondary school's academic year4 7,c7 ,transferred into ,the term transferred into1 when used with respect to a secondary school student1 means a student who-- 7i7 was a first-time student in grade #i during the same school year as the entering cohort2 and 7ii7 enrolls after the entering cohort is calculated as described in subparagraph 7,b74 7,d7 ,transferred out 7i7 ,in general ,the term transferred out when used with respect to a secondary school student1 means a student who the secondary school or local educational agency has confirmed has transferred-- 7,i7 to another school from which the student is expected to receive a regular secondary school diploma2 or 7,,ii7 to another educational program from which the student is expected to receive a regular secondary school diploma4 7ii7 ,confirmation requirements 7,i7 ,documentation required ,the confirmation of a student's transfer to another school or educational program described in clause 7i7 requires documentation from the receiving school or program that the student enrolled in the receiving school or program4 7,,ii7 ,lack of confirmation ,a student who was enrolled1 but for whom there is no confirmation of the student having transferred out1 shall remain in the cohort as a nongraduate for reporting and accountability purposes under this ,act4 7iii7 ,programs not providing credit ,a student enrolled in a ,,ged or other alternative educational program that does not issue or provide credit toward the issuance of a regular secondary school diploma shall not be considered transferred out and shall remain in the adjusted cohort4 7,e7 ,cohort removal ,to remove a student from a cohort1 a school or local educational agency shall require documentation to confirm that the student has transferred out1 emigrated to another country1 or is deceased4 7,f7 ,treatment of other departures and withdrawals ,a student who was retained in a grade1 enrolled in a ,,ged program or other program that provides a recognized equivalent of a secondary school diploma1 aged out of a secondary school or secondary school program1 or left secondary school for any other reason1 including expulsion1 shall not be considered transferred out1 and shall remain in the adjusted cohort4 7,g7 ,special rule ,for secondary schools that start after grade #i1 the entering cohort shall be calculated #a month after the start of the secondary school's academic year in the earliest secondary school grade at the secondary school4 7#b7 ,advanced ,placement or ,international ,baccalaureate course ,the term ,advanced ,placement or ,international ,baccalaureate course means-- 7,a7 a course of postsecondary-level instruction provided to middle school or secondary school students1 terminating in an ,advanced ,placement or ,international ,baccalaureate examination2 or 7,b7 another highly rigorous1 evidence-based1 postsecondary preparatory program terminating in-- 7i7 an examination or courses that are widely accepted for credit at institutions of higher education2 or 7ii7 another examination or courses approved by the ,secretary4 7#c7 ,advanced ,placement or ,international ,baccalaureate examination ,the term ,advanced ,placement or ,international ,baccalaureate examination means an ,advanced ,placement examination administered by the ,college ,board1 an ,international ,baccalaureate examination administered by the ,international ,baccalaureate ,organization1 or another such examination approved by the ,secretary4 7#d7 ,authorizing committees ,the term authorizing committees means the ,committee on ,education and the ,workforce of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,health1 ,education1 ,labor1 and ,pensions of the ,senate4 7#e7 ,average daily attendance 7,a7 ,in general ,except as provided otherwise by ,state law or this paragraph1 the term average daily attendance means-- 7i7 the aggregate number of days of attendance of all students during a school year2 divided by 7ii7 the number of days school is in session during that year4 7,b7 ,conversion ,the ,secretary shall permit the conversion of average daily membership 7or other similar data7 to average daily attendance for local educational agencies in ,states that provide ,state aid to local educational agencies on the basis of average daily membership 7or other similar data74 7,c7 ,special rule ,if the local educational agency in which a child resides makes a tuition or other payment for the free public education of the child in a school served by another local educational agency1 the ,secretary shall1 for the purpose of this ,act-- 7i7 consider the child to be in attendance at a school of the agency making the payment2 and 7ii7 not consider the child to be in attendance at a school of the agency receiving the payment4 7#f7 ,average per-pupil expenditure ,the term average per-pupil expenditure means1 in the case of a ,state or of the ,united ,states-- 7,a7 without regard to the source of funds-- 7i7 the aggregate current expenditures1 during the most recent fiscal year for which satisfactory data are available1 of all local educational agencies in the ,state or1 in the case of the ,united ,states1 for all ,states 7which1 for the purpose of this paragraph1 means the #ej ,states and the ,district of ,columbia72 plus 7ii7 any direct current expenditures by the ,state for the operation of those agencies2 divided by 7,b7 the aggregate number of children in average daily attendance to whom those agencies provided free public education during that year4 7#g7 ,charter management organization ,the term charter management organization means a nonprofit organization that operates1 manages1 or oversees multiple charter schools by centralizing or sharing certain functions and resources among such schools4 7#h7 ,child ,the term child means any person within the age limits for which the ,state provides free public education4 7#i7 ,child with a disability ,the term child with a disability has the same meaning given that term in section #fjb of the ,individuals with ,disabilities ,education ,act4 7#aj7 ,conditions for learning ,the term conditions for learning means conditions that advance student achievement and positive child and youth development by supporting schools that-- 7,a7 promote physical1 mental1 and emotional health2 7,b7 ensure the safety of students and staff2 7,c7 promote social1 emotional1 and character development2 and 7,d7 have the following attributes3 7i7 ,provide opportunities for physical activity and good nutrition4 7ii7 ,are free of violence1 harassment1 and weapons4 7iii7 ,prevent use and abuse of drugs and controlled substances4 7iv7 ,help staff and students to model positive social and emotional skills4 7v7 ,employ adults who have high expectations for student conduct1 character1 and academic achievement4 7vi7 ,engage parents and family members in meaningful and sustained ways to promote positive student academic achievement and developmental outcomes4 7#aa7 ,consolidated local application ,the term consolidated local application means an application submitted by a local educational agency pursuant to section #icje4 7#ab7 ,consolidated local plan ,the term consolidated local plan means a plan submitted by a local educational agency pursuant to section #icje4 7#ac7 ,consolidated ,state application ,the term consolidated ,state application means an application submitted by a ,state educational agency pursuant to section #icjb4 7#ad7 ,consolidated ,state plan ,the term consolidated ,state plan means a plan submitted by a ,state educational agency pursuant to section #icjb4 7#ae7 ,core academic subjects ,the term core academic subjects means ,english1 reading or language arts1 mathematics1 science1 foreign languages1 civics and government1 economics1 arts1 history1 and geography4 7#af7 ,covered program ,the term covered program means each of the programs authorized by-- 7,a7 part ,a of title ,i2 7,b7 part ,c of title ,i2 7,c7 part ,d of title ,i2 7,d7 part ,a of title ,,ii2 7,e7 part ,a of title ,,iii2 7,f7 part ,b of title ,,iv2 and 7,g7 subpart #b of part ,b of title ,,vi4 7#ag7 ,current expenditures ,the term current expenditures means expenditures for free public education-- 7,a7 including expenditures for administration1 instruction1 attendance and health services1 pupil transportation services1 operation and maintenance of plant1 fixed charges1 and net expenditures to cover deficits for food services and student body activities2 but 7,b7 not including expenditures for community services1 capital outlay1 and debt service1 or any expenditures made from funds received under title ,i4 7#ah7 ,department ,the term ,department means the ,department of ,education4 7#ai7 ,developmental delay ,the term developmental delay has the meaning given the term in section #fcb of the ,individuals with ,disabilities ,education ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #adcb74 7#bj7 ,distance learning ,the term distance learning means the transmission of educational or instructional programming to geographically dispersed individuals and groups via telecommunications4 7#ba7 ,early childhood education program ,the term early childhood education program has the meaning given the term in section #ajc of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajjc74 7#bb7 ,educational service agency ,the term educational service agency means a regional public multiservice agency authorized by ,state statute to develop1 manage1 and provide services or programs to local educational agencies4 7#bc7 ,elementary school ,the term elementary school means a nonprofit institutional day or residential school1 including a public elementary charter school1 that provides elementary education1 as determined under ,state law4 7#bd7 ,english learner ,the term ,english learner means an individual-- 7,a7 who is aged #c through #ba2 7,b7 who is enrolled or preparing to enroll in an elementary school or secondary school2 7,c7 7i7 who was not born in the ,united ,states or whose native language is a language other than ,english2 7ii7 7,i7 who is a ,native ,american or ,alaska ,native1 or a native resident of the outlying areas2 and 7,,ii7 who comes from an environment where a language other than ,english has had a significant impact on the individual's level of ,english language proficiency2 or 7iii7 who is migratory1 whose native language is a language other than ,english1 and who comes from an environment where a language other than ,english is dominant2 and 7,d7 whose difficulties in speaking1 reading1 writing1 or understanding the ,english language may be sufficient to deny the individual-- 7i7 the ability to meet or exceed the ,state student academic achievement standards under section #aaaa7;a77#a7 in a subject for the individual's grade level1 as determined based on the ,state academic assessments described in section #aaaa7;a77#b72 7ii7 the ability to successfully achieve in classrooms where the language of instruction is ,english2 or 7iii7 the opportunity to participate fully in society4 7#be7 ,evidence-based ,the term evidence-based1 when used with respect to a program1 practice1 or policy1 means-- 7,a7 based on a comprehensive1 unbiased review and weighing of #a or more evaluation studies that-- 7i7 have been carried out consistent with the principles of scientific research2 7ii7 have strong internal and external validity2 and 7iii7 support the direct attribution of #a or more outcomes to the program1 practice1 or policy2 or 7,b7 in the absence of any study described in subparagraph 7,a71 based on a comprehensive1 unbiased review and weighing of data analysis1 research1 or #a or more evaluation studies of relevant programs1 practices1 or policies1 that-- 7i7 were carried out consistent with the principles of scientifically based research2 and 7ii7 are accompanied by strategies to generate more robust evidence over time through research1 evaluation1 and data analysis1 including-- 7,i7 the measurement of performance with reliable process and outcome indicators2 and 7,,ii7 the implementation of evaluations with strong internal and external validity where feasible and appropriate4 7#bf7 ,expanded learning time ,the term expanded learning time means using a longer school day1 week1 or year schedule to significantly increase the total number of school hours1 in order to include additional time for-- 7,a7 instruction in core academic subjects2 7,b7 instruction in other subjects and enrichment and other activities that contribute to a well-rounded education1 including music and the arts1 physical education1 and experiential and work-based learning2 and 7,c7 instructional and support staff to collaborate1 plan1 and engage in professional development1 including on family and community engagement1 within and across grades and subjects4 7#bg7 ,family literacy activities ,the term family literacy activities means activities that-- 7,a7 are of sufficient intensity in terms of hours1 and of sufficient duration1 to make sustainable improvements in the literacy rates of a family2 7,b7 better enable parents to support their children's learning needs2 and 7,c7 integrate all of the following activities3 7i7 ,parent adult education and literacy activities that lead to readiness for postsecondary education or training1 career advancement1 and economic self-sufficiency4 7ii7 ,interactive literacy activities between parents and their children4 7iii7 ,training for parents regarding how to be the primary teacher for their children and full partners in the education of their children4 7iv7 ,age-appropriate education to prepare children for success in school and life experiences4 7#bh7 ,family member ,the term family member means a parent1 relative1 or other adult who is responsible for the care and well-being of a child4 7#bi7 ,former english learner ,the term former ,english learner means a student who is proficient in ,english1 as determined by the ,state assessment of ,english language proficiency under section #aaaa7;a77#b77;,d71 but previously was an ,english learner1 as defined in this section4 7#cj7 ,free public education ,the term free public education means education that is provided-- 7,a7 at public expense1 under public supervision and direction1 and without tuition charge2 and 7,b7 as elementary or secondary education1 as determined under ,state law1 except that1 notwithstanding ,state law1 such term-- 7i7 includes preschool education2 and 7ii7 does not include any education provided beyond grade #ab4 7#ca7 ,gifted and talented ,the term gifted and talented1 when used with respect to students1 children1 or youth1 means students1 children1 or youth who give evidence of high achievement capability in areas such as intellectual1 creative1 artistic1 or leadership capacity1 or in specific academic fields1 and who need services or activities not ordinarily provided by the school in order to fully develop those capabilities4 7#cb7 ,graduation rates ,the term graduation rates shall1 at a minimum1 include both of the following3 7,a7 ,a #d-year adjusted cohort graduation rate for a school year1 defined as the percent obtained by calculating the product of-- 7i7 the result of-- 7,i7 the number of students who-- 7aa7 formed the adjusted cohort #d years earlier2 and 7bb7 graduate in #d years or less with a regular secondary school diploma2 divided by 7,,ii7 the number of students who formed the adjusted cohort for that year's graduating class #d years earlier2 multiplied by 7ii7 #ajj4 7,b7 ,a cumulative graduation rate for a school year1 defined as the percent obtained by calculating the product of-- 7i7 the result of-- 7,i7 the sum of-- 7aa7 the number of students who-- 7,,aa7 form the adjusted cohort for that year's graduating class2 and 7,,bb7 graduate in #d years or less with a regular secondary school diploma2 plus 7bb7 the number of additional students from previous cohorts who graduate with a regular secondary school diploma by the end of the school year in-- 7,,aa7 more than #d years but not more than #f years2 or 7,,bb7 before exceeding the age for eligibility for a free appropriate public education 7as defined in section #fjb of the ,individuals with ,disabilities ,education ,act7 under ,state law2 divided by 7,,ii7 the sum of-- 7aa7 the number of students who form the adjusted cohort for that year's graduating class2 plus 7bb7 the number of additional student graduates described in subclause 7,i77bb72 multiplied by 7ii7 #ajj4 7#cc7 ,high school ,the term high school means a secondary school that-- 7,a7 grants a diploma1 as defined by the ,state2 and 7,b7 includes1 at least1 grade #ab4 7#cd7 ,highly qualified teacher 7,a7 ,in general ,the term highly qualified teacher means-- 7i7 with respect to any public elementary school1 middle school1 or high school teacher teaching in a ,state1 a teacher who-- 7,i7 7aa7 has obtained ,state certification as a teacher 7including certification obtained through alternative routes to certification7 or passed the ,state teacher licensing examination1 and holds a license to teach in the ,state1 except that when used with respect to any teacher teaching in a charter school1 the term means that the teacher meets the requirements set forth in the ,state's charter school law2 or 7bb7 has passed a rigorous ,state test for subject matter knowledge and is making satisfactory progress towards obtaining full certification or licensure within #c years through participation in a high-quality1 ,state-approved alternative certification program2 and 7,,ii7 has not had certification or licensure requirements waived on an emergency1 temporary1 or provisional basis2 7ii7 with respect to-- 7,i7 an elementary school teacher who is new to the profession1 that the teacher holds at least a bachelor's degree and-- 7aa7 if teaching more than a single subject1 has demonstrated1 by receiving a passing score on a rigorous ,state test1 subject knowledge and teaching skills in reading1 writing1 mathematics1 and other areas of the basic elementary school curriculum 7which may consist of passing a ,state-required certification or licensing test or tests in reading1 writing1 mathematics1 and other areas of the basic elementary school curriculum72 or 7bb7 if teaching a single subject1 meets either the requirement in item 7aa7 or 7bb7 of subclause 7,,ii72 and 7,,ii7 a middle school or high school teacher who is new to the profession1 that the teacher holds at least a bachelor's degree and has demonstrated a high level of competency in each of the academic subjects in which the teacher teaches by-- 7aa7 receiving a passing score on a rigorous ,state academic subject test in each of the academic subjects in which the teacher teaches 7which may consist of a passing level of performance on a ,state-required certification or licensing test or tests in each of the academic subjects the teacher teaches72 or 7bb7 successful completion1 in each of the academic subjects in which the teacher teaches1 of an academic major1 a graduate degree1 coursework equivalent to an undergraduate academic major1 or advanced certification or credentialing2 and 7iii7 with respect to an elementary school1 middle school1 or high school teacher who is not new to the profession1 that the teacher holds at least a bachelor's degree and-- 7,i7 has met the applicable standard in subclause 7,i7 or 7,,ii7 of clause 7ii71 which includes an option for a test2 or 7,,ii7 demonstrates competence in all the academic subjects in which the teacher teaches based on a high objective uniform ,state standard of evaluation1 which may include multiple subjects1 that-- 7aa7 is set by the ,state for both grade-appropriate academic subject-matter knowledge and teaching skills2 7bb7 is aligned with ,state academic content and student academic achievement standards under section #aaaa7;a77#a7 and developed in consultation with core content specialists1 teachers1 principals1 and school administrators2 7cc7 provides objective1 coherent information about the teacher's attainment of core content knowledge in the academic subjects in which a teacher teaches2 7dd7 is applied uniformly to all teachers in the same academic subject and the same grade level throughout the ,state2 7ee7 takes into consideration1 but is not based primarily on1 the time the teacher has been teaching in the academic subject2 7ff7 is made available to the public on request2 and 7gg7 may involve multiple1 objective measures of teacher competency4 7,b7 ,special rule ,notwithstanding the requirements of subparagraph 7,a71 a ,state may deem a teacher to be a highly qualified teacher for purposes of this ,act1 if the teacher is-- 7i7 a teacher with a bachelor's degree who has received and maintained1 for the ,state in which the teacher teaches1 a rating in the highest categories of a professional growth and improvement system2 7ii7 a teacher in a rural local educational agency1 as described in section #fbaa7;d71 who teaches multiple subjects1 if the teacher is a highly qualified teacher in #a of the core academic subjects that the teacher teaches and becomes highly qualified in the additional subjects in not more than #c years by meeting the requirements of clause 7ii7 or 7iii7 of subparagraph 7,a72 7iii7 a science teacher who holds a broad field science or individual science certification or licensure and whom the ,state determines is highly qualified for purposes of this paragraph2 7iv7 a teacher who has been determined to be highly qualified by the ,state as of the day before the date of enactment of the ,strengthening ,america's ,schools ,act of #bjac2 or 7v7 a teacher who is a participant in an exchange visitor program and whom the ,state determines is highly qualified for the purposes of this paragraph4 7,c7 ,special education teachers ,the definition of the term highly qualified teacher shall also include a special education teacher who is highly qualified as determined under section #fjb7aj7 of the ,individuals with ,disabilities ,education ,act4 7#ce7 ,high-need local educational agency ,the term high-need local educational agency means a local educational agency-- 7,a7 that serves not fewer than #aj1jjj children from families with incomes below the poverty line2 7,b7 for which not less than #bj percent of the children served by the agency are from families with incomes below the poverty line2 or 7,c7 that is in the highest quartile of local educational agencies in the ,state1 based on student poverty4 7#cf7 ,high-need school 7,a7 ,in general ,the term high-need school means-- 7i7 an elementary school or middle school in which not less than #ej percent of the enrolled students are children from low-income families2 or 7ii7 a high school in which not less than #dj percent of the enrolled students are children from low-income families1 which may be calculated using comparable data from feeder schools4 7,b7 ,low-income family ,for purposes of subparagraph 7,a71 the term low-income family means a family-- 7i7 in which the children are eligible for a free or reduced price lunch under the ,richard ,b4 ,russell ,national ,school ,lunch ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agea et seq472 7ii7 receiving assistance under a ,state program funded under part ,a of title ,,iv of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fja et seq472 or 7iii7 in which the children are eligible to receive medical assistance under the ,medicaid program4 7#cg7 ,institution of higher education ,the term institution of higher education has the meaning given that term in section #aja7;a7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife4 7#ch7 ,leading indicators ,the term leading indicators means areas in which a priority school is expected to demonstrate improvement1 such as-- 7,a7 average student attendance rates2 7,b7 teacher attendance rates2 7,c7 on-time grade promotion2 7,d7 credit accumulation rates2 7,e7 expulsion1 suspension1 violence1 and harassment rates2 7,f7 teacher retention and turnover rates2 7,g7 percentage of students failing a core1 credit-bearing course2 and 7,h7 entrance and placement examinations1 and preparation courses1 for postsecondary education4 7#ci7 ,local educational agency 7,a7 ,in general ,the term local educational agency means a public board of education or other public authority legally constituted within a ,state for either administrative control or direction of1 or to perform a service function for1 public elementary schools or secondary schools in a city1 county1 township1 school district1 or other political subdivision of a ,state1 or of or for a combination of school districts or counties that is recognized in a ,state as an administrative agency for its public elementary schools or secondary schools4 7,b7 ,administrative control and direction ,the term includes any other public institution or agency having administrative control and direction of a public elementary school or secondary school4 7,c7 ,bie schools ,the term includes an elementary school or secondary school funded by the ,bureau of ,indian ,education but only to the extent that including the school makes the school eligible for programs for which specific eligibility is not provided to the school in another provision of law and the school does not have a student population that is smaller than the student population of the local educational agency receiving assistance under this ,act with the smallest student population1 except that the school shall not be subject to the jurisdiction of any ,state educational agency other than the ,bureau of ,indian ,affairs4 7,d7 ,educational service agencies ,the term includes educational service agencies and consortia of those agencies4 7,e7 ,state educational agency ,the term includes the ,state educational agency in a ,state in which the ,state educational agency is the sole educational agency for all public schools4 7#dj7 ,magnet school ,the term magnet school means a public elementary school1 public secondary school1 public elementary education center1 or public secondary education center1 that offers a special curriculum capable of attracting substantial numbers of students of different racial backgrounds4 7#da7 ,multi-tier system of supports ,the term multi-tier system of supports means a comprehensive system of differentiated supports that includes evidence-based instruction1 universal screening1 progress monitoring1 formative assessments1 research-based interventions matched to students' needs1 and educational decision-making using student outcome data4 7#db7 ,mutual consent ,the term mutual consent means a process through which-- 7,a7 the principal or hiring team and the teacher agree to the placement at a school2 7,b7 the principal or hiring team selects teachers for the school from an unrestricted pool of internal and external candidates based on an assessment of the qualifications of the individual candidates2 and 7,c7 the local educational agency ensures that other schools served by the local educational agency are not being forced to accept teachers displaced from persistently low-achieving schools4 7#dc7 ,native american and native american language ,the terms ,native ,american and ,native ,american language have the same meaning given those terms in section #ajc of the ,native ,american ,languages ,act of #aiij 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #bijb74 7#dd7 ,outlying area ,the term outlying area-- 7,a7 means ,american ,samoa1 the ,commonwealth of the ,northern ,mariana ,islands1 ,guam1 and the ,united ,states ,virgin ,islands2 7,b7 means the ,republic of ,palau1 to the extent permitted under section #aje7;f77#a77;,b77ix7 of the ,compact of ,free ,association ,amendments ,act of #bjjc 7,public ,law #ajh-ahh2 #aag ,stat4 #bgea7 and until an agreement for the extension of ,united ,states education assistance under the ,compact of ,free ,association becomes effective for the ,republic of ,palau2 and 7,c7 for the purpose of any discretionary grant program under this ,act1 includes the ,republic of the ,marshall ,islands and the ,federated ,states of ,micronesia1 to the extent permitted under section #aje7;f77#a77;,b77viii7 of the ,compact of ,free ,association ,amendments ,act of #bjjc 7,public ,law #ajh-ahh2 #aag ,stat4 #bgea74 7#de7 ,parent ,the term parent includes a legal guardian or other person standing in loco parentis 7such as a grandparent or stepparent with whom the child lives1 or a person who is legally responsible for the child's welfare74 7#df7 ,positive behavioral interventions and supports ,the term positive behavioral interventions and supports means a management system and set of activities establishing the social culture of a school and the use of evidence-based behavioral practices needed for schools to prevent problem behaviors and provide effective learning environments for all students4 7#dg7 ,poverty line ,the term poverty line means the poverty line 7as defined by the ,office of ,management and ,budget and revised annually in accordance with section #fgc7b7 of the ,community ,services ,block ,grant ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #iijb7b77 applicable to a family of the size involved4 7#dh7 ,professional development ,the term professional development means activities based on scientifically valid research that are coordinated and aligned to increase the effectiveness of educators 7including teachers1 principals1 other school leaders1 specialized instructional support personnel1 paraprofessionals1 and1 as applicable1 early childhood educators7 and are regularly assessed to determine the activities' effectiveness1 and that-- 7,a7 are designed and implemented to improve student achievement and classroom practice2 7,b7 are aligned with-- 7i7 ,state academic content standards and student academic achievement standards developed under section #aaaa7;a77#a72 7ii7 related academic and school improvement goals of the school1 local educational agency1 and1 as appropriate1 statewide and local curricula2 and 7iii7 rigorous teaching standards2 7,c7 increase educators'-- 7i7 knowledge and understanding about how students learn2 7ii7 academic content knowledge2 7iii7 ability to analyze student work and achievement data from multiple sources1 including how to adjust instructional strategies1 assessments1 and materials based on such analysis2 and 7iv7 ability to instruct students with disabilities and ,english learners so that they are able to meet the ,state academic content standards and student academic achievement standards2 7,d7 are informed by1 and aligned with1 such educators' evaluations under the applicable professional growth and improvement system2 7,e7 are job-embedded1 ongoing1 collaborative1 data-driven1 and classroom-focused2 and 7,f7 are1 as appropriate-- 7i7 designed to provide educators with the knowledge and skills to work more effectively with parents and families2 and 7ii7 provided jointly for school staff and other early childhood education program providers1 where applicable1 to address the transition to elementary school1 including issues related to school readiness across all major domains of early learning4 7#di7 ,professional growth and improvement system 7,a7 ,in general ,the term professional growth and improvement system means a rigorous1 transparent1 and fair system of evaluation and support based on research and best practices for teachers and principals that-- 7i7 provides meaningful feedback to teachers and principals on the results of their evaluation2 7ii7 establishes multiple categories of teacher and principal performance to ensure that the evaluation provides meaningful differentiation and is aligned with student academic achievement results2 7iii7 evaluates teachers and principals regularly consistent with research and best practices1 including by using multiple measures2 7iv7 is directly aligned with professional development activities2 7v7 is developed and implemented with teacher and principal involvement2 7vi7 provides training for the evaluators who are responsible for conducting classroom and school level observations2 7vii7 for principals-- 7,i7 is based in significant part on evidence of improved student academic achievement and growth and student outcomes1 including the ,english language proficiency of ,english learner students1 and evidence of providing strong instructional leadership and support to teachers and other staff2 and 7,,ii7 may include other measures of principal performance such as parent and family engagement2 and 7viii7 for teachers1 is based in significant part on each of the following3 7,i7 ,evidence of improved student academic achievement and growth that is limited to evidence-based or externally validated measures4 7,,ii7 ,observations of classroom teaching4 7,,iii7 ,other measures that inform teacher performance1 which may include student perception surveys4 7,b7 ,rules of construction ,nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to-- 7i7 require a ,state or local educational agency to change the components of a teacher and principal evaluation system that has been approved by the ,secretary pursuant to the ,secretary's waiver authority under section #idja on the day before the date of enactment of the ,strengthening ,america's ,schools ,act of #bjac2 and 7ii7 alter or otherwise affect the rights1 remedies1 and procedures afforded school or school district employees under ,federal1 ,state1 or local laws 7including applicable regulations or court orders7 or under the terms of collective bargaining agreements1 memoranda of understanding1 or other agreements between such employees and their employers4 7#ej7 ,regular secondary school diploma 7,a7 ,in general ,the term regular secondary school diploma means the standard secondary school diploma awarded to the preponderance of students in the ,state that is fully aligned with ,state standards1 or a higher diploma4 ,such term shall not include a ,,ged or other recognized equivalent of a diploma1 a certificate of attendance1 or any lesser diploma award4 7,b7 ,exception for students with significant cognitive disabilities ,for a student who has a significant cognitive disability and is assessed using an alternate assessment aligned to alternate academic achievement standards under section #aaaa7;a77#a77;,c71 receipt of a regular secondary school diploma or a ,state-defined alternate diploma aligned with completion of the student's right to a free appropriate public education under the ,individuals with ,disabilities ,education ,act shall be counted as graduating with a regular secondary school diploma for the purposes of this ,act1 except that not more than #a percent of students served by a ,state or a local educational agency1 as appropriate1 shall be counted as graduates with a regular secondary school diploma under this subparagraph4 7#ea7 ,scientifically based research ,the term scientifically based research-- 7,a7 means research that involves the application of rigorous1 systematic1 and objective procedures to obtain reliable and valid knowledge relevant to education activities and programs2 and 7,b7 includes research that-- 7i7 employs systematic1 empirical methods that draw on observation or experiment2 7ii7 involves rigorous data analyses that are adequate to test the stated hypotheses and justify the general conclusions drawn2 7iii7 relies on measurements or observational methods that provide reliable and valid data across evaluators and observers1 across multiple measurements and observations1 and across studies by the same or different investigators2 7iv7 is evaluated using experimental or quasi-experimental designs in which individuals1 entities1 programs1 or activities are assigned to different conditions and with appropriate controls to evaluate the effects of the condition of interest1 with a preference for random-assignment experiments1 or other designs to the extent that those designs contain within-condition or across-condition controls2 7v7 ensures that experimental studies are presented in sufficient detail and clarity to allow for replication or1 at a minimum1 offer the opportunity to build systematically on their findings2 and 7vi7 has been accepted by a peer-reviewed journal or approved by a panel of independent experts through a comparably rigorous1 objective1 and scientific review4 7#eb7 ,scientifically valid research ,the term scientifically valid research includes applied research1 basic research1 and field-initiated research in which the rationale1 design1 and interpretation are soundly developed in accordance with principles of scientific research4 7#ec7 ,secondary school ,the term secondary school means a nonprofit institutional day or residential school1 including a public secondary charter school1 that provides secondary education1 as determined under ,state law1 except that the term does not include any education beyond grade #ab4 7#ed7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,education4 7#ee7 ,specialized instructional support personnel2 specialized instructional support services 7,a7 ,specialized instructional support personnel ,the term specialized instructional support personnel means school counselors1 school social workers1 school psychologists1 school nurses1 and other qualified professional personnel involved in providing assessment1 diagnosis1 counseling1 educational1 therapeutic1 and other necessary services 7including related services as that term is defined in section #fjb of the ,individuals with ,disabilities ,education ,act7 as part of a comprehensive program to meet student needs4 7,b7 ,specialized instructional support services ,the term specialized instructional support services means the services provided by specialized instructional support personnel4 7#ef7 ,state ,the term ,state means each of the #ej ,states1 the ,district of ,columbia1 the ,commonwealth of ,puerto ,rico1 and each of the outlying areas4 7#eg7 ,state advisory council on early childhood education and care ,the term ,state ,advisory ,council on ,early ,childhood ,education and ,care means the ,state ,advisory ,council on ,early ,childhood ,education and ,care designated or established under section #fdb;,b7b77#a77;,a7 of the ,head ,start ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ihcg;b7b77#a77;,a774 7#eh7 ,state educational agency ,the term ,state educational agency means the agency primarily responsible for the ,state supervision of public elementary schools and secondary schools4 7#ei7 ,student with interrupted formal education ,the term student with interrupted formal education means a student identified as an ,english learner who-- 7,a7 enrolled in a ,united ,states school after grade #b2 7,b7 has completed successfully #b or more years less of schooling than students of the same age2 7,c7 performs #b years or more below grade level1 as measured by ,state college and career ready student academic achievement standards2 and 7,d7 is preliterate in such student's first language4 7#fj7 ,teacher mentoring ,the term teacher mentoring means supporting teachers or principals to increase the effectiveness and retention of such teachers or principals through a program that-- 7,a7 includes clear criteria for the selection of mentors that takes into account the mentor's-- 7i7 effectiveness2 and 7ii7 ability to facilitate adult learning2 7,b7 provides high-quality training for mentors in how to support teachers or principals effectively2 7,c7 provides regularly scheduled time for collaboration1 examination of student work and achievement data1 and ongoing opportunities for mentors and mentees to observe each other's teaching or leading1 and identify and address areas for improvement2 and 7,d7 matches mentees with mentors in the same field1 grade1 grade span1 or subject area4 7#fa7 ,teacher of english learners ,the term teacher of ,english learners means a teacher who-- 7,a7 teaches students who are identified as ,english learners2 7,b7 has as a primary role to support ,english learners with ,english language acquisition2 and 7,c7 is responsible for tracking the progress toward ,english proficiency of ,english learners4 7#fb7 ,turnaround partner ,the term turnaround partner means a public or private nonprofit organization1 institution of higher education1 or charter management organization1 with a demonstrated record of successful school improvement4 7#fc7 ,universal design for learning ,the term universal design for learning has the meaning given the term in section #ajc of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife4 7#fd7 ,young child ,the term young child means an individual who has not reached the age at which the ,state in which the child resides requires mandatory school attendance4 4 7b7 ,conforming amendments ,the ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcja et seq47 is amended-- 7#a7 in section #afjd7;b7 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fegd7;b771 as redesignated by section #afja7;a77#c7 of this ,act1 by striking the ,committee on ,education and the ,workforce of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,health1 ,education1 ,labor and ,pensions of the ,senate and inserting the authorizing committees2 7#b7 in section #cabb7;b7 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fhdc7;b771 as redesignated by section #cjja7c7 of this ,act1 by striking the ,committee on ,education and the ,workforce of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,health1 ,education1 ,labor1 and ,pensions of the ,senate and inserting the authorizing committees2 and 7#c7 in section #idja7;e77#d7 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ghfa7;e77#d771 by striking the ,committee on ,education and the ,workforce of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,health1 ,education1 ,labor1 and ,pensions of the ,senate and inserting the authorizing committees4 #iajb4 ,unsafe school choice option ,section #iecb7;a7 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #giab7;a77 is amended by striking attending and all that follows through victim of and inserting who is threatened with1 or becomes a victim of14 #iajc4 ,geographic diversity ,subpart #b of part ,e of title ,,ix 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #iecg4 ,geographic diversity ,when awarding grants on a competitive basis under this ,act1 the ,secretary shall ensure geographic diversity4 4 #iajd4 ,evaluation authority ,section #ifja 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #gida7 is amended to read as follows3 #ifja4 ,evaluation authority 7a7 ,reservation of funds ,except as provided in subsection 7b71 the ,secretary may reserve not less than #a percent and not more than #c percent of the amount appropriated to carry out each categorical program and demonstration project authorized under this ,act4 ,the reserved amounts shall be used by the ,secretary1 acting through the ,director of the ,institute of ,education ,sciences1 to-- 7#a7 conduct-- 7,a7 comprehensive1 high-quality evaluations of the program or project that-- 7i7 provide information to inform policy-making and to support continuous program improvement2 and 7ii7 use methods appropriate for the questions being asked2 and 7,b7 impact evaluations that employ experimental or quasi-experimental designs1 where practicable and appropriate1 and other rigorous methodologies that permit the strongest possible causal inferences2 7#b7 provide technical assistance to grant recipients on-- 7,a7 the conduct of the evaluation activities that the grantees carry out under this ,act2 and 7,b7 the collection and reporting of performance data relating to the program or project2 7#c7 evaluate the aggregate short- and long-term effects and cost efficiencies across ,federal programs assisted or authorized under this ,act and related ,federal preschool1 elementary1 and secondary programs under any other ,federal law2 7#d7 increase the usefulness of evaluations of grant recipients in order to ensure the continuous progress of the program or project by improving the quality1 timeliness1 efficiency1 dissemination1 and use of information relating to performance under the program or project2 and 7#e7 identify and disseminate research and best practices related to the programs and projects authorized under this ,act to build the evidence base for the programs and projects that effectively meet the goals of this ,act4 7b7 ,title ,i ,the ,secretary shall reserve under subsection 7a7 #a percent of the funds appropriated to carry out title ,i4 7c7 ,evaluation plan ,beginning not later than #a year after the date of enactment of the ,strengthening ,america's ,schools ,act of #bjac1 the ,secretary shall annually develop and submit to ,congress a plan that-- 7#a7 describes the timeline for evaluation of the programs and projects authorized under this ,act2 and 7#b7 describes the specific evaluation activities that the ,secretary intends to carry out for such programs and projects during the next year4 7d7 ,evaluation activities authorized elsewhere ,if1 under any other provision of this ,act 7other than title ,i71 funds are authorized to be reserved or used for evaluation activities with respect to a program or project1 the ,secretary may not reserve additional funds under this section for the evaluation of that program or project4 7e7 ,special rule regarding allocation for impact evaluations ,the ,secretary shall use not less than #cj percent of the funds reserved under this section for each of the fiscal years #bjad through #bjai1 in the aggregate for each year1 for impact evaluations that meet the requirements of subsection 7a77#a74 4 #iaje4 ,conforming amendments 7a7 ,reorganization ,title ,,ix 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ghja et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following3 ,g ,miscellaneous provisions 4 7b7 ,conforming amendments ,title ,,ix 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ghja et seq47 is amended-- 7#a7 in section #idja 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ghfa7-- 7,a7 in subsection 7b77#a77;,c71 by striking 1 in accordance with section #aaaa7;b712 and 7,b7 in subsection 7c71 by striking subpart #a of part ,b of title ,v and inserting subpart #a of part ,d of title ,v2 7#b7 by striking paragraph 7#a7 of section #ieja7;b7 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ghha7;b77 and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,in general ,this section applies to programs under-- 7,a7 part ,c of title ,i2 7,b7 part ,a of title ,,ii1 to the extent provided in paragraph 7#c72 7,c7 part ,a of title ,,iii2 7,d7 part ,a of title ,,iv2 7,e7 part ,b of title ,,iv2 7,f7 part ,d of title ,,iv2 and 7,g7 part ,e of title ,,iv4 2 and 7#c7 in section #iecd7;b7 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #giad7;b771 by striking part ,b of title ,v each place the term appears and inserting part ,d of title ,v4 ,x ,commission on ,effective ,regulation and ,assessment ,systems for ,public ,schools #ajjaa4 ,short title ,this title may be cited as the ,commission on ,effective ,regulation and ,assessment ,systems for ,public ,schools ,act4 #ajjab4 ,definitions ,in this title3 7#a7 ,chairperson ,the term ,chairperson means the ,chairperson of the ,commission4 7#b7 ,commission ,the term ,commission means the ,commission on ,effective ,regulation and ,assessment ,systems for ,public ,schools4 #ajjac4 ,establishment of ,commission on ,effective ,regulation and ,assessment ,systems for ,public ,schools 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #cj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall establish a commission to be known as the ,commission on ,effective ,regulation and ,assessment ,systems for ,public ,schools4 7b7 ,purpose ,the ,commission shall-- 7#a7 examine ,federal1 ,state1 and local regulatory requirements on elementary and secondary education2 7#b7 make recommendations on how to align and improve such ,federal1 ,state1 and local requirements to improve performance and innovation2 7#c7 examine the quality and purpose of current ,federal1 ,state1 and local assessment requirements2 and 7#d7 make recommendations to improve and align assessment systems to provide quality and meaningful information for parents1 teachers1 and students to improve student achievement1 teacher performance1 and innovation4 7c7 ,membership 7#a7 ,composition ,the ,commission shall be composed of-- 7,a7 #d ,governors2 7,b7 #f ,state legislators2 7,c7 #b ,chief ,state school officers2 7,d7 #b ,state officials responsible for administering ,federal education programs2 7,e7 #d superintendents2 7,f7 #b principals2 7,g7 #b teachers2 7,h7 #b assessment experts2 and 7,i7 #b teacher and principal effectiveness experts4 7#b7 ,recommendations ,the ,secretary shall solicit input and nominations for appointing members of the ,commission from-- 7,a7 ,governors2 7,b7 members of ,congress2 7,c7 ,state legislators2 7,d7 superintendents1 principals1 teachers1 and other members of the education community2 and 7,e7 parents1 students1 and other members of the general public4 7#c7 ,determination ,the ,secretary shall determine the membership of the ,commission after considering recommendations submitted under paragraph 7#b74 7d7 ,chairperson ,the ,secretary shall designate a ,governor as the ,chairperson of the ,commission4 7e7 ,meetings ,the ,commission shall hold1 at the call of the ,chairperson1 not less than #a meeting every #f months4 ,all such meetings shall be open to the public4 ,the ,commission may hold1 at the call of the ,chairperson1 such other meetings as the ,chairperson sees fit to carry out this title4 7f7 ,quorum ,a majority of the members of the ,commission shall constitute a quorum1 but a lesser number of members may hold hearings4 7g7 ,initial meeting ,the ,commission shall hold its first meeting not later than #fj days after the date of enactment of this ,act4 #ajjad4 ,powers of the ,commission 7a7 ,hearings 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,commission shall hold such hearings1 sit and act at such times and places1 take such testimony1 and receive such evidence as the ,commission determines appropriate to carry out this title4 7#b7 ,participation ,in hearings held under this subsection1 the ,commission shall consider inviting witnesses from1 among other groups-- 7,a7 teachers2 7,b7 parents2 7,c7 principals2 7,d7 superintendents2 7,e7 ,federal1 ,state1 and local educational agency personnel2 7,f7 researchers and other experts2 and 7,g7 any other individuals determined appropriate by the ,commission4 7b7 ,information from ,federal agencies ,the ,commission may secure directly from any ,federal department or agency such information as the ,commission considers necessary to carry out this title4 ,upon request of the ,chairperson1 the head of such department or agency shall furnish such information to the ,commission4 #ajjae4 ,duties of the ,commission 7a7 ,duties 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,commission shall take such actions as it determines necessary to gain a full understanding of the issues of effective regulation and assessment systems for public schools4 7#b7 ,areas of emphasis ,the ,commission shall focus-- 7,a7 in examining the over-regulation of public schools1 on-- 7i7 examining ,federal1 ,state1 and local regulations governing public schools2 7ii7 differentiating between financial1 programmatic1 general education1 special education1 and civil rights requirements2 7iii7 identifying which government entity requires each regulation2 7iv7 measuring the cost of compliance in terms of funds spent on compliance and time in hours and personnel2 7v7 identifying duplicative1 redundant1 or unnecessary regulations at each governmental level2 and 7vi7 investigating how ,federal1 ,state1 and local interpretations of laws and regulations create an additional or unnecessary burden and are used as a rationale for imposing requirements that are not actually mandated by law2 and 7,b7 in examining the effective testing of public schools1 on-- 7i7 examining ,federal1 ,state1 and local testing and standardized assessment requirements for public elementary schools1 middle schools1 and high schools2 7ii7 determining the purpose and intent of each such test or assessment1 including whether it is intended to measure student achievement and growth1 teacher and principal effectiveness1 or system accountability2 7iii7 determining the frequency1 length1 and scheduling of such tests and assessments1 and measuring1 in hours and days1 the student and teacher time spent on testing2 7iv7 examining standardized assessments required by ,federal1 ,state1 or local requirements1 excluding teacher-created tests and quizzes and formative assessments2 7v7 reporting on the quality of standardized assessments2 7vi7 examining reporting practices of test results and the degree to which such results are returned in a timely manner with sufficient quality to be useful to parents1 teachers and principals1 and students to inform and improve their work1 including targeting instruction to student needs1 grading student work1 and evaluating teacher and principal effectiveness2 7vii7 analyzing the ability of quality assessments to measure whether a student is prepared to graduate from high school and pursue college or a career without the need for academic remediation2 7viii7 examining what factors most contribute to quality assessments and the extent to which high-quality assessments can advance student learning2 7ix7 determining the technology infrastructure required for next generation assessments2 and 7x7 identifying opportunities to improve assessment practices to better promote parent1 teacher and principal1 and student understanding of progress toward college and career readiness and public understanding of school performance and educational productivity4 7#c7 ,samples ,in conducting its work under this title1 the ,commission may rely on samples of ,states and local educational agencies for examples of regulations and testing requirements4 7b7 ,reports 7#a7 ,in general ,subject to paragraph 7#b71 the ,commission shall provide regular reports in a manner and form of the ,commission's choosing to-- 7,a7 the ,secretary2 and 7,b7 the members of the authorizing committees4 7#b7 ,annual report ,not later than #a year after the date of the first meeting of the ,commission1 and annually thereafter1 the ,commission shall issue a report to-- 7,a7 the ,secretary2 and 7,b7 the members of the authorizing committees4 7#c7 ,public report ,the ,commission shall-- 7,a7 prepare a report-- 7i7 analyzing findings of the ,commission2 and 7ii7 making recommendations for ,federal1 ,state1 and local policy makers2 and 7,b7 broadly disseminate such report to the general public4 7c7 ,testimony ,the ,chairperson shall annually provide testimony to the authorizing committees4 #ajjaf4 ,commission personnel matters 7a7 ,compensation of members ,each member of the ,commission shall serve without compensation in addition to any such compensation received for the member's service as an officer or employee of the ,united ,states1 if applicable4 7b7 ,travel expenses ,the members of the ,commission shall be allowed travel expenses1 including per diem in lieu of subsistence1 at rates authorized for employees of agencies under subchapter #a of chapter #eg of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 while away from their homes or regular places of business in the performance of services for the ,commission4 7c7 ,assistance 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,assistant ,secretary of ,elementary and ,secondary ,education shall provide assistance to the ,commission1 upon request of the ,commission1 without reimbursement4 7#b7 ,detail of government employees ,any ,federal ,government employee may be detailed to the ,commission without reimbursement1 and such detail shall be without interruption or loss of civil service status or privilege4 ,,xi ,amendments to other laws2 miscellaneous provisions ,a ,amendments to other laws #a ,mc,kinney-,vento ,homeless ,assistance ,act #aajaa4 ,short title ,this subpart may be cited as the ,mc,kinney-,vento ,homeless ,education ,reauthorization ,act of #bjac4 #aajab4 ,education for homeless children and youth ,subtitle ,b of title ,,vii of the ,mc,kinney-,vento ,homeless ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aadca et seq47 is amended to read as follows3 ,b ,education for homeless children and youth #gba4 ,statement of policy ,the following is the policy of ,congress3 7#a7 ,each ,state shall ensure that each homeless child and youth has access to the same free appropriate public education1 including a public preschool education1 as is provided to other children and youth4 7#b7 ,in any ,state where compulsory residency requirements or other requirements of laws1 regulations1 practices1 or policies may act as a barrier to the identification1 enrollment1 attendance1 or success in school of homeless children and youth1 the ,state shall review and revise such laws1 regulations1 practices1 or policies to ensure that homeless children and youth are afforded the same free appropriate public education as is provided to other children and youth4 7#c7 ,homelessness is not a sufficient reason to separate students from the mainstream school environment4 7#d7 ,homeless children and youth shall have access to the education and other services that such children and youth need to ensure that such children and youth have an opportunity to meet the same college and career ready ,state student academic achievement standards to which all students are held4 #gbb4 ,grants for ,state and local activities for the education of homeless children and youth 7a7 ,general authority ,the ,secretary is authorized to make grants to ,states from allotments made under subsection 7c7 and in accordance with this section to enable such ,states to carry out the activities described in subsections 7d7 through 7g74 7b7 ,application ,in order for a ,state to be eligible to receive a grant under this section1 the ,state educational agency1 in consultation with other relevant ,state agencies1 shall submit an application to the ,secretary at such time1 in such manner1 and containing or accompanied by such information as the ,secretary may reasonably require4 7c7 ,allocation and reservations 7#a7 ,allocation 7,a7 ,in general ,subject to subparagraph 7,c71 the ,secretary is authorized to allot to each ,state an amount that bears the same ratio to the amount appropriated for such year under section #gbg that remains after the ,secretary reserves funds under paragraph 7#b7 and uses funds to carry out section #gbd 7d7 and 7h71 as the amount allocated under section #aabb of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fccb7 to the ,state for that year bears to the total amount allocated under section #aabb of such ,act to all ,states for that year1 except as provided in subparagraph 7,b74 7,b7 ,minimum allotments ,no ,state shall receive for a fiscal year less under this paragraph than the greater of-- 7i7 #cjj1jjj2 or 7ii7 an amount that bears the same ratio to the amount appropriated for such year under section #gbg that remains after the ,secretary reserves funds under paragraph 7#b7 and uses funds to carry out section #gbd 7d7 and 7h71 as the amount the ,state received under this paragraph for the preceding fiscal year bears to the total amount received by all ,states under this paragraph for the preceding fiscal year4 7,c7 ,reduction for insufficient funds ,if there are insufficient funds in a fiscal year to allot to each ,state the minimum amount under subparagraph 7,b71 the ,secretary shall ratably reduce the allotments to all ,states based on the proportionate share that each ,state received under this subsection for the preceding fiscal year4 7#b7 ,reservations 7,a7 ,students in territories ,the ,secretary is authorized to reserve #j4a percent of the amount appropriated for each fiscal year under section #gbg to be allocated by the ,secretary among the ,united ,states ,virgin ,islands1 ,guam1 ,american ,samoa1 and the ,commonwealth of the ,northern ,mariana ,islands1 according to their respective need for assistance under this subtitle1 as determined by the ,secretary4 ,funds allocated under this subparagraph shall be used for programs that are consistent with the purposes of the programs described in this subtitle4 7,b7 ,indian students 7i7 ,transfer ,the ,secretary shall transfer #a percent of the amount appropriated for each fiscal year under section #gbg to the ,department of the ,interior for programs that are for ,indian students served by schools funded by the ,secretary of the ,interior1 as determined under the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #dej et seq471 and that are consistent with the purposes of the programs described in this subtitle4 7ii7 ,agreement ,the ,secretary of ,education and the ,secretary of the ,interior shall enter into an agreement1 consistent with the requirements of this subtitle1 for the distribution and use of the funds described in clause 7i7 under terms that the ,secretary of ,education determines best meet the purposes of the programs described in this subtitle4 ,such agreement shall set forth the plans of the ,secretary of the ,interior for the use of the funds transferred1 including appropriate goals1 objectives1 and milestones for that use4 7d7 ,state activities ,grant funds from a grant made to a ,state under this section shall be used for the following3 7#a7 ,to provide activities for and services to improve the identification of homeless children and youth and enable such children and youth to enroll in1 attend1 and succeed in school1 including in early childhood education programs4 7#b7 ,to establish or designate an ,office of the ,coordinator for ,education of ,homeless ,children and ,youth in the ,state educational agency in accordance with subsection 7f7 that has sufficient knowledge1 authority1 and time to carry out the duties described in this subtitle4 7#c7 ,to prepare and carry out the ,state plan described in subsection 7g74 7#d7 ,to develop and implement professional development activities for liaisons designated under subsection 7g77#a77;,j77ii71 other local educational agency and school personnel1 and community agencies-- 7,a7 to improve their identification of homeless children and youth2 and 7,b7 to improve their awareness of1 and capacity to respond to1 specific needs in the education of homeless children and youth4 7e7 ,state and local subgrants 7#a7 ,minimum disbursements by ,states ,from the grant funds made available each year to a ,state under subsection 7a7 to carry out this subtitle1 the ,state educational agency shall distribute not less than #ge percent by making subgrants under section #gbc to local educational agencies for the purposes of carrying out section #gbc4 7#b7 ,use by ,state educational agency ,a ,state educational agency may use any grant funds remaining after making subgrants under section #gbc to conduct activities under subsection 7f7 directly or through making grants or entering into contracts4 7#c7 ,prohibition on segregating homeless students ,in providing a free public education to a homeless child or youth1 no ,state receiving funds under this subtitle shall segregate such child or youth in a separate school1 or in a separate program within a school1 based on such child's or youth's status as homeless4 7f7 ,functions of the ,office of the ,coordinator ,the ,coordinator for ,education of ,homeless ,children and ,youth established in each ,state shall-- 7#a7 gather and make publicly available reliable1 valid1 and comprehensive information on-- 7,a7 the nature and extent of the problems homeless children and youth have in gaining access to public preschool programs1 and to public elementary schools and secondary schools2 7,b7 the difficulties in identifying the special needs and barriers to participation and achievement of such children and youth2 7,c7 any progress made by the ,state educational agency and local educational agencies in the ,state in addressing such problems and difficulties2 and 7,d7 the success of the programs under this subtitle in identifying homeless children and youth and allowing homeless children and youth to enroll in1 attend1 and succeed in1 school2 and 7#b7 develop and carry out the ,state plan described in subsection 7g72 7#c7 collect data for and transmit to the ,secretary1 at such time and in such manner as the ,secretary may require1 reports containing such information as the ,secretary determines is necessary to assess the educational needs of homeless children and youth within the ,state1 including data requested pursuant to section #gbd7;h72 7#d7 improve the provision of comprehensive education and related support services to homeless children and youth and their families1 and to minimize educational disruption1 through coordination of activities1 and collaboration with-- 7,a7 educators1 including teachers1 administrators1 special education personnel1 and child development and preschool program personnel2 7,b7 providers of services to homeless children and youth and homeless families1 public and private child welfare and social services agencies1 law enforcement agencies1 juvenile and family courts1 agencies providing mental health services1 domestic violence agencies1 child care providers1 runaway and homeless youth centers1 and providers of services and programs funded under the ,runaway and ,homeless ,youth ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #egja et seq472 7,c7 providers of emergency1 transitional1 and permanent housing to homeless children and youth1 and their families1 including public housing agencies1 shelter operators1 operators of transitional housing facilities1 and providers of transitional living programs for homeless youth2 7,d7 local educational agency liaisons designated under subsection 7g77#a77;,j77ii7 for homeless children and youth2 and 7,e7 community organizations and groups representing homeless children and youth and their families2 7#e7 provide professional development and technical assistance to and conduct monitoring of local educational agencies1 in coordination with local educational agency liaisons designated under subsection 7g77#a77;,j77ii71 to ensure that local educational agencies comply with the requirements of paragraphs 7#c7 through 7#h7 of subsection 7g71 and subsection 7e77#c72 and 7#f7 make opportunities available for teachers and local educational agency liaisons designated under subsection 7g77#a77;,j77ii7 to participate in ongoing and relevant professional development programs and activities4 7g7 ,state plan 7#a7 ,in general ,each ,state shall submit to the ,secretary and implement a plan to provide for the education of all homeless children and youth within the ,state4 ,such plan shall include the following3 7,a7 ,a description of how such children and youth are 7or will be7 given the opportunity-- 7i7 to meet the same college and career ready ,state student academic achievement standards as all students are expected to meet2 and 7ii7 to become college and career ready4 7,b7 ,a description of the procedures the ,state educational agency will use1 in coordination with local educational agencies1 to identify such children and youth in the ,state and to assess their needs4 7,c7 ,a description of procedures for the prompt resolution of disputes arising under this subtitle1 which shall-- 7i7 be developed in coordination and collaboration with the liaisons designated under subparagraph 7,j77ii72 7ii7 be readily available and provided in a written format and1 to the extent practicable1 in a manner and form understandable to the parents and guardians of homeless children and youth2 7iii7 take into account the educational best interest of the homeless child or youth1 or unaccompanied youth1 involved2 and 7iv7 ensure that parents and guardians of homeless children and youth1 and unaccompanied youth1 who have exhausted the procedures available under this paragraph are able to appeal to the ,state educational agency1 and are enrolled in school pursuant to paragraph 7#d77;,c7 and receive transportation pursuant to subparagraph 7,j77iii7 pending final resolution of the dispute4 7,d7 ,a description of programs for school personnel 7including the liaisons1 principals1 attendance officers1 teachers1 enrollment personnel1 and specialized instructional support personnel7 to increase the awareness of such personnel of the specific needs of homeless adolescents1 including runaway and homeless youth4 7,e7 ,a description of procedures that ensure that homeless children and youth are able to participate in ,federal1 ,state1 or local nutrition programs4 7,f7 ,a description of procedures that ensure that-- 7i7 homeless children have access to public preschool programs1 administered by the ,state educational agency or local educational agency1 including through the policies and practices required under paragraph 7#c72 7ii7 homeless youth1 including youth separated from public schools1 are identified and accorded equal access to appropriate and available secondary education and support services1 including receiving appropriate credit for full or partial coursework satisfactorily completed while attending a prior school1 and for work completed after their enrollment in a new school1 consistent with ,state graduation requirements and accreditation standards2 and 7iii7 homeless children and youth who meet the relevant eligibility criteria are able to participate in ,federal1 ,state1 or local before- and after-school care1 magnet schools1 summer schools1 career and technical education1 advanced placement1 online learning opportunities1 charter school programs1 and relevant workforce investment programs4 7,g7 ,strategies to address problems identified in the reports provided to the ,secretary under subsection 7f77#c74 7,h7 ,strategies to address other problems with respect to the education of homeless children and youth1 including enrollment problems related to-- 7i7 immunization and other required health records and screenings2 7ii7 residency requirements2 7iii7 lack of birth certificates1 school records1 or other documentation2 7iv7 guardianship issues2 or 7v7 uniform or dress code requirements4 7,i7 ,a demonstration that the ,state educational agency1 and local educational agencies and schools in the ,state1 have developed and shall regularly review and revise their policies and practices to remove barriers to the identification1 enrollment1 attendance1 retention1 and success of homeless children and youth in schools1 including early childhood education programs1 in the ,state4 7,j7 ,assurances that the following will be carried out3 7i7 ,the ,state educational agency and local educational agencies in the ,state will adopt policies and practices to ensure that homeless children and youth are not stigmatized or segregated on the basis of their status as homeless4 7ii7 ,local educational agencies will designate an appropriate staff person as the local educational agency liaison for homeless children and youth1 who shall have sufficient training and time to carry out the duties described in paragraph 7#g77;,a71 and who may also be a coordinator for other ,federal programs4 7iii7 ,the ,state and local educational agencies in the ,state will adopt policies and practices to ensure that transportation is provided at the request of the parent or guardian involved 7or in the case of an unaccompanied youth1 the liaison71 to and from the school of origin1 for as long as the student has the right to attend the school of origin as determined in paragraph 7#d77;,a71 in accordance with the following1 as applicable3 7,i7 ,if the child or youth continues to live in the area served by the local educational agency for the school of origin1 the child's or youth's transportation to and from the school of origin shall be provided or arranged by the local educational agency for the school of origin4 7,,ii7 ,if the child's or youth's living arrangements in the area served by the local educational agency of origin terminate and the child or youth1 though continuing the child's or youth's education in the school of origin1 begins living in an area served by another local educational agency1 the local educational agency of origin and the local educational agency for the area in which the child or youth is living shall agree upon a method to apportion the responsibility and cost for providing transportation to and from the school of origin4 ,if the local educational agencies are unable to agree upon such method1 the responsibility and costs for transportation shall be shared equally between the agencies4 7iv7 ,the ,state educational agency and local educational agencies will adopt policies and practices to promote school success for homeless children and youth1 including access to full participation in academic and extracurricular activities that are made available to non-homeless students4 7#b7 ,compliance 7,a7 ,in general ,each plan adopted under this subsection shall also describe how the ,state will ensure that local educational agencies in the ,state will comply with the requirements of paragraphs 7#c7 through 7#h74 7,b7 ,coordination ,such plan shall indicate what technical assistance the ,state will furnish to local educational agencies and how compliance efforts will be coordinated with the local educational agency liaisons designated under paragraph 7#a77;,j77ii74 7#c7 ,school readiness for homeless children ,each ,state plan adopted under this subsection shall ensure that entities carrying out preschool programs funded1 administered1 or overseen by the agency involved-- 7,a7 identify and prioritize homeless children for enrollment and increase their enrollment and attendance in early childhood education programs1 including through policies such as-- 7i7 reserving spaces in preschool programs for homeless children2 7ii7 conducting targeted outreach to homeless children and their families2 7iii7 waiving application deadlines2 7iv7 providing ongoing professional development for staff regarding the needs of homeless children and their families and strategies to serve the children and families2 and 7v7 developing the capacity to serve all identified homeless children2 and 7,b7 review the educational and related needs of homeless children and their families in such agency's service area1 in coordination with the liaison designated under paragraph 7#a77;,j77ii74 7#d7 ,local educational agency requirements 7,a7 ,in general ,the local educational agency serving each child or youth to be assisted under this subtitle shall1 according to the child's or youth's best interest-- 7i7 continue the child's or youth's education in the school of origin for the duration of homelessness-- 7,i7 in any case in which the child or youth becomes a homeless child or youth between academic years or during an academic year2 and 7,,ii7 for the remainder of the academic year1 if the child or youth becomes permanently housed during an academic year2 or 7ii7 enroll the child or youth in any public school that nonhomeless students who live in the attendance area in which the child or youth is actually living are eligible to attend4 7,b7 ,best interest in school stability ,in determining the best interest of the child or youth under subparagraph 7,a71 the local educational agency shall-- 7i7 presume that keeping a homeless child or youth in the school of origin is in the child's or youth's best interest1 except when doing so is contrary to the wishes of the child's or youth's parent or guardian2 7ii7 consider student-centered factors related to the child's or youth's best interest1 including factors related to the impact of mobility on achievement1 education1 health1 and safety of homeless children and youth1 giving priority to the wishes of the homeless child's or youth's parent or guardian or the unaccompanied youth involved2 7iii7 if1 after conducting the best interest determination described in clause 7ii71 the local educational agency determines that it is not in the child's or youth's best interest to attend the school of origin or the school requested by the parent1 guardian1 or unaccompanied youth1 provide1 in coordination with the local education agency liaison1 the homeless child's or youth's parent or guardian or the unaccompanied youth1 with a written explanation in a manner or form understandable to such parent1 guardian1 or youth1 to the extent practicable1 including a statement regarding the right to appeal under subparagraph 7,e72 7iv7 in the case of an unaccompanied youth1 ensure that the local educational agency liaison assists in placement or enrollment decisions under this subparagraph1 gives priority to the views of such unaccompanied youth1 and provides notice to such youth of the right to appeal under subparagraph 7,e72 and 7v7 provide transportation pursuant to paragraphs 7#a77;,j77iii7 and 7#e74 7,c7 ,enrollment 7i7 ,enrollment ,the school selected in accordance with this paragraph shall immediately enroll the homeless child or youth1 even if the child or youth-- 7,i7 is unable to produce records traditionally required for enrollment1 including previous academic records1 health records1 proof of residency or guardianship1 or other documentation2 7,,ii7 has unpaid fines or fees from prior schools or is unable to pay fees in the school selected2 or 7,,iii7 has missed application or enrollment deadlines during any period of homelessness4 7ii7 ,contacting school last attended ,the enrolling school shall immediately contact the school last attended by the child or youth to obtain relevant academic and other records4 7iii7 ,relevant health records ,if the child or youth needs to obtain immunizations or other required health records1 the enrolling school shall immediately enroll the child or youth and immediately refer the parent or guardian of the child or youth1 or the unaccompanied youth1 to the local educational agency liaison designated under paragraph 7#a77;,j77ii71 who shall assist in obtaining necessary immunizations or screenings1 or immunization or other required health records in accordance with subparagraph 7,d74 7iv7 ,no liability ,whenever the school selected enrolls an unaccompanied youth in accordance with this paragraph1 no liability shall be imposed upon the school by reason of enrolling the youth without parent or guardian consent4 7,d7 ,records ,any record ordinarily kept by the school1 including immunizations or medical records1 academic records1 birth certificates1 guardianship records1 and evaluations for special services or programs1 regarding each homeless child or youth shall be maintained-- 7i7 so that the records involved are available when a homeless child or youth enters a new school or school district1 even if the child or youth owes fees or fines or did not withdraw from the previous school in conformance with local withdrawal procedures2 and 7ii7 in a manner consistent with section #ddd of the ,general ,education ,provisions ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #abcb;g74 7,e7 ,disputes ,if a dispute arises over eligibility1 enrollment1 school selection1 or service in a public school or public preschool1 or any other issue relating to services under this subtitle-- 7i7 in the case of a dispute relating to eligibility for enrollment or school selection1 the child or youth shall be immediately enrolled in the school in which enrollment is sought1 pending final resolution of the dispute including all available appeals2 7ii7 the parent or guardian of the child or youth shall be provided with a written explanation of the school's decision regarding eligibility for enrollment1 school selection1 or services1 made by the school or the local educational agency1 which shall include information about the right to appeal the decision2 7iii7 the child1 youth1 parent1 or guardian shall be referred to the local educational agency liaison designated under paragraph 7#a77;,j77ii71 who shall carry out the dispute resolution process as described in paragraph 7#a77;,c7 as expeditiously as possible after receiving notice of such dispute2 and 7iv7 in the case of an unaccompanied youth1 the liaison shall ensure that the youth is immediately enrolled in the school in which the youth seeks enrollment1 pending resolution of such dispute4 7,f7 ,placement choice ,the choice regarding placement shall be made regardless of whether the child or youth involved lives with the homeless parents or has been temporarily placed elsewhere4 7,g7 ,school of origin defined 7i7 ,in general ,in this paragraph1 the term school of origin means the school that a child or youth attended when permanently housed or the school in which the child or youth was last enrolled4 7ii7 ,receiving school ,when a child or youth completes the final grade level served by the school of origin1 as described in clause 7i71 the term school of origin shall include the designated receiving school at the next grade level for the feeder school that the child or youth attended4 7,h7 ,contact ,information ,nothing in this subtitle shall prohibit a local educational agency from requiring a parent or guardian of a homeless child to submit contact information4 7,i7 ,privacy ,information about a homeless child's or youth's living situation shall be treated as a student education record under section #ddd of the ,general ,education ,provisions ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #abcb;g7 and shall not be released to housing providers1 employers1 law enforcement personnel1 or other persons or agencies not authorized to have such information under section #ii4ca of title #cd1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 paying particular attention to preventing disruption of the living situation of the child or youth and to supporting the safety of such children and youth who are survivors of domestic violence and unaccompanied youth4 7,j7 ,academic achievement ,the school selected in accordance with this paragraph shall ensure that homeless children and youth have opportunities to meet the same college and career ready ,state student academic achievement standards to which other students are held1 including implementing the policies and practices required by paragraph 7#a77;,j77iv74 7,k7 ,school readiness for homeless children ,each local educational agency shall ensure school readiness for homeless children as described in paragraph 7#c74 7#e7 ,comparable services ,in addition to receiving services provided for homeless children and youth under this subtitle or other ,federal1 ,state1 or local laws1 regulations1 policies1 or practices1 each homeless child or youth to be assisted under this subtitle also shall be provided services comparable to services offered to other students in the school selected under paragraph 7#d71 including the following3 7,a7 ,transportation services4 7,b7 ,educational services for which the child or youth meets the eligibility criteria1 including services provided under title ,i of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcja et seq471 similar ,state or local programs1 charter schools1 magnet schools1 educational programs for children with disabilities1 and educational programs for students with limited ,english proficiency4 7,c7 ,programs in career and technical education4 7,d7 ,programs for gifted and talented students4 7,e7 ,school nutrition programs4 7,f7 ,health and counseling services1 as appropriate4 7#f7 ,coordination 7,a7 ,in general ,each local educational agency shall coordinate-- 7i7 the provision of services under this subtitle with the services of local social services agencies and other agencies or entities providing services to homeless children and youth and their families1 including services and programs funded under the ,runaway and ,homeless ,youth ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #egja et seq472 and 7ii7 transportation1 transfer of school records1 and other interdistrict activities1 with other local educational agencies4 7,b7 ,housing assistance ,each ,state educational agency and local educational agency that receives assistance under this subtitle shall coordinate1 if applicable1 with ,state and local housing agencies responsible for developing a comprehensive housing affordability strategy described in section #aje of the ,cranston-,gonzalez ,national ,affordable ,housing ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abgje7 to minimize education disruption for children and youth who become homeless4 7,c7 ,coordination purpose ,the coordination required under subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 shall be designed to-- 7i7 ensure that all homeless children and youth are identified within a reasonable time frame2 7ii7 ensure that homeless children and youth have access to and are in reasonable proximity to available education and related support services2 and 7iii7 raise the awareness of school personnel and service providers of the effects of short-term stays in a shelter and other challenges associated with homelessness4 7,d7 ,homeless children and youths with disabilities ,for children and youth who are to be assisted both under this subtitle1 and under the ,individuals with ,disabilities ,education ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #adjj et seq47 or section #ejd of the ,rehabilitation ,act of #aigc 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #gid71 each local educational agency shall coordinate the provision of services under this subtitle with the provision of programs for children with disabilities served by such local educational agency and other involved local educational agencies4 7#g7 ,local educational agency liaison 7,a7 ,duties ,each local educational agency liaison for homeless children and youth1 designated under paragraph 7#a77;,j77ii71 shall ensure that-- 7i7 all homeless children and youth are identified by school personnel and through outreach and coordination activities with other entities and agencies2 7ii7 homeless children and youth are enrolled in1 and have a full and equal opportunity to succeed in1 schools of that local educational agency2 7iii7 homeless families1 and homeless children and youth1 have access to educational services for which such families1 children1 and youth are eligible1 including services through ,head ,start1 ,early ,head ,start1 early intervention1 and ,even ,start programs1 and preschool programs described in paragraph 7#c72 7iv7 homeless families1 and homeless children and youth1 receive referrals to health care services1 dental services1 mental health and substance abuse services1 housing services1 and other appropriate services2 7v7 homeless children and youth are certified as eligible for free meals offered under the ,richard ,b4 ,russell ,national ,school ,lunch ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agea et seq47 and the ,child ,nutrition ,act of #aiff 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agga et seq471 without further application2 7vi7 the parents or guardians of homeless children and youth are informed of the educational and related opportunities available to their children1 including early learning opportunities1 and are provided with meaningful opportunities to participate in the education of their children2 7vii7 public notice of the educational rights of homeless children and youth is incorporated into documents related to residency requirements or enrollment1 provided upon school enrollment and withdrawal1 posted on the local educational agency's website1 and disseminated in locations frequented by parents or guardians of such children and youth1 and unaccompanied youth1 including schools1 shelters1 public libraries1 and soup kitchens1 in a manner and form understandable to parents and guardians of homeless children and youth and unaccompanied youth2 7viii7 disputes are resolved in accordance with paragraph 7#d77;,e72 7ix7 the parent or guardian of a homeless child or youth1 and any unaccompanied youth1 is fully informed of all transportation services1 including transportation to the school of origin1 as described in paragraph 7#a77;,j77iii71 and is assisted in accessing transportation to the school that is selected under paragraph 7#d77;,a72 7x7 school personnel are adequately prepared to implement this subtitle and receive professional development1 resource materials1 technical assistance1 and other support2 and 7xi7 unaccompanied youth-- 7,i7 are enrolled in school2 7,,ii7 have opportunities to meet the same college and career ready ,state student academic achievement standards to which other students are held1 including through implementation of the policies and practices required by subparagraphs 7,f77ii7 and 7,j77iv7 of paragraph 7#a72 and 7,,iii7 are informed of their status as independent students under section #dhj of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajhgvv71 including through school counselors that have received professional development about unaccompanied youth1 and receive verification of such status for purposes of the ,free ,application for ,federal ,student ,aid described in section #dhc of such ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajij74 7,b7 ,notice ,state ,coordinators appointed under subsection 7d77#b7 and local educational agencies shall inform school personnel1 service providers1 and advocates working with homeless families and homeless children and youth of the contact information and duties of the local educational agency liaisons1 including publishing an annually updated list of the liaisons on the ,state educational agency's website4 7,c7 ,local and ,state coordination ,the local educational agency liaisons shall1 as a part of their duties1 coordinate and collaborate with the ,state ,coordinators and community and school personnel responsible for the provision of education and related support services to homeless children and youth4 ,such coordination shall include collecting and providing to the ,state ,coordinator the reliable1 valid1 and comprehensive data needed to meet the requirements of paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#c7 of subsection 7f74 7,d7 ,professional development ,the local educational agency liaisons shall participate in the professional development and other technical assistance activities provided by the ,state ,coordinator pursuant to subsection 7f77#e74 7#h7 ,school readiness for homeless children ,the ,state educational agency1 and the local educational agencies in the ,state1 shall ensure that the programs serving public preschool children comply with the requirements of this subtitle4 7h7 ,emergency disaster grants 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall make emergency disaster grants to eligible local educational agencies and eligible ,states described in paragraph 7#b71 in order to increase the capacity for such local educational agencies and ,states to respond to major disasters4 7#b7 ,eligibility2 application 7,a7 ,eligibility 7i7 ,local educational agency eligibility ,a local educational agency shall be eligible to receive an emergency disaster grant under this subsection1 based on demonstrated need1 if such local educational agency's enrollment of homeless children and youth has increased as a result of a hurricane1 flood1 or other natural disaster for which the ,president declared a major disaster under title ,,iv of the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eagj et seq474 7ii7 ,state eligibility ,a ,state1 through the ,office of the ,coordinator for ,education of ,homeless ,children and ,youths in the ,state educational agency1 shall be eligible to receive an emergency disaster grant under this subsection if there are #a or more eligible local educational agencies1 as described in clause 7i71 located within the ,state4 7,b7 ,application ,in order for an eligible ,state or an eligible local educational agency to receive a grant under this subsection1 the ,state educational agency1 in consultation with other relevant ,state agencies1 or local educational agency shall submit an application to the ,secretary at such time1 in such manner1 and containing or accompanied by such information as the ,secretary may reasonably require4 7#c7 ,distribution of grants ,the ,secretary shall distribute emergency disaster grant funds-- 7,a7 based on demonstrated need1 to ,state educational agencies or local educational agencies for local educational agencies whose enrollment of homeless children and youths has increased as a result of a hurricane1 flood1 or other natural disaster for which the ,president has declared a major disaster under title ,,iv of the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eagj et seq472 7,b7 expeditiously1 and in no case later than #ge days after such funds are appropriated to the ,secretary2 and 7,c7 in a manner that enables local educational agencies to use such funds for the immediate needs of disaster response and ongoing disaster recovery4 7#d7 ,amount of grants ,the ,secretary shall distribute grants under this subsection in amounts determined by the ,secretary and related to the increase in enrollment of homeless children and youths as a result of such major disaster4 7#e7 ,uses of funds ,a local educational agency or ,state educational agency that receives an emergency disaster grant under this subsection shall use the grant funds to carry out the activities described in section #gbc7;d74 7#f7 ,restriction ,the ,secretary-- 7,a7 shall determine the amount 7if any7 by which the funds appropriated under section #gbg for fiscal year #bjji exceed #gj1jjj1jjj2 and 7,b7 may only use funds from that amount to carry out this subsection4 #gbc4 ,local educational agency subgrants for the education of homeless children and youth 7a7 ,general authority 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,state educational agency shall1 in accordance with section #gbb7;e71 and from amounts made available to such agency under section #gbg1 make subgrants to local educational agencies for the purpose of facilitating the identification1 enrollment1 attendance1 and success in school of homeless children and youth4 7#b7 ,services 7,a7 ,in general ,services under paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 may be provided through programs on school grounds or at other facilities2 and 7ii7 shall1 to the maximum extent practicable1 be provided through existing programs and mechanisms that integrate homeless children and youth with nonhomeless children and youth4 7,b7 ,services on school grounds ,if services under paragraph 7#a7 are provided to homeless children and youth on school grounds1 the school involved may use funds under this subtitle to provide the same services to other children and youth who are determined by the local educational agency serving the school to be at risk of failing in1 or dropping out of1 school4 7#c7 ,requirement ,services provided under this section shall not replace the regular academic program and shall be designed to expand upon or improve services provided as part of the school's regular academic program4 7#d7 ,duration of grants ,subgrants awarded under this section shall be for terms of not to exceed #c years4 7b7 ,application ,a local educational agency that desires to receive a subgrant under this section shall submit an application to the ,state educational agency at such time1 in such manner1 and containing or accompanied by such information as the ,state educational agency may reasonably require4 ,such application shall include the following3 7#a7 ,an assessment of the educational and related needs of homeless children and youth in the area served by the local educational agency 7which may be undertaken as part of a needs assessment for another disadvantaged group74 7#b7 ,a description of the services and programs for which assistance is sought to address the needs identified in paragraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,an assurance that the local educational agency's combined fiscal effort per student1 or the aggregate expenditures of that agency and the ,state with respect to the provision of free public education by such agency for the fiscal year preceding the fiscal year for which the subgrant determination is made1 was not less than #ij percent of such combined fiscal effort or aggregate expenditures for the second fiscal year preceding the fiscal year for which the determination is made4 7#d7 ,an assurance that the applicant complies with1 or will use requested funds to comply with1 paragraphs 7#c7 through 7#g7 of section #gbb7;g74 7#e7 ,a description of policies and procedures that the agency will implement to ensure that activities carried out by the agency will not isolate or stigmatize homeless children and youth4 7#f7 ,an assurance that the local educational agency will collect and promptly provide data requested by the ,state ,coordinator pursuant to paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#c7 of section #gbb7;f74 7#g7 ,an assurance that the local educational agency has removed the policies and practices that have created barriers to the identification1 enrollment1 attendance1 retention1 and success in school of all homeless children and youth4 7c7 ,awards 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,state educational agency shall1 in accordance with the requirements of this subtitle and from amounts made available to it under section #gbb7;a71 make subgrants on a competitive basis to local educational agencies that submit applications under subsection 7b74 ,such subgrants shall be awarded on the basis of the need of such agencies for assistance under this subtitle and the quality of the applications submitted4 7#b7 ,need 7,a7 ,in general ,in determining need under paragraph 7#a71 the ,state educational agency may consider the number of homeless children and youth enrolled in preschool1 elementary schools1 and secondary schools within the area served by the local educational agency1 and shall consider the needs of such children and youth and the ability of the local educational agency to meet such needs4 7,b7 ,other considerations ,the ,state educational agency may also consider the following3 7i7 ,the extent to which the proposed use of funds will facilitate the identification1 enrollment1 attendance1 retention1 and educational success of homeless children and youth4 7ii7 ,the extent to which the application reflects coordination with other local and ,state agencies that serve homeless children and youth4 7iii7 ,the extent to which the applicant exhibits in the application and in current practice 7as of the date of submission of the application7 a commitment to education for all homeless children and youth4 7iv7 ,such other criteria as the ,state agency determines to be appropriate4 7#c7 ,quality ,in determining the quality of applications under paragraph 7#a71 the ,state educational agency shall consider each of the following3 7,a7 ,the applicant's needs assessment under subsection 7b77#a7 and the likelihood that the program presented in the application will meet such needs4 7,b7 ,the types1 intensity1 and coordination of services to be provided under the program4 7,c7 ,the extent to which the applicant will promote meaningful involvement of parents or guardians of homeless children or youth in the education of their children4 7,d7 ,the extent to which homeless children and youth will be integrated into the regular education program involved4 7,e7 ,the quality of the applicant's evaluation plan for the program4 7,f7 ,the extent to which services provided under this subtitle will be coordinated with other services available to homeless children and youth and their families1 including housing and social services and services provided under the ,individuals with ,disabilities ,education ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #adjj et seq471 title ,i of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcja et seq471 and similar ,state and local programs4 7,g7 ,the extent to which the local educational agency will use the subgrant to leverage resources1 including by maximizing nonsubgrant funding for the position of the liaison described in section #gbb7;g77#a77;,j77ii7 and the provision of transportation4 7,h7 ,the local educational agency's use of funds to serve homeless children and youth under section #aaac7;c77#c7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcac7;c77#c774 7,i7 ,the extent to which the applicant's program meets such other measures as the ,state educational agency considers to be indicative of a high-quality program1 including the extent to which the local educational agency will provide services to unaccompanied youth and preschool-aged children4 7,j7 ,the extent to which the application describes how the applicant will meet the requirements of section #gbb7;g77#d74 7d7 ,authorized activities ,a local educational agency may use funds awarded under this section for activities that carry out the purpose of this subtitle1 including the following3 7#a7 ,the provision of tutoring1 supplemental instruction1 and enriched educational services that are linked to the achievement of the same college and career ready ,state academic content standards and college and career ready ,state student academic achievement standards as the ,state establishes for other children and youth4 7#b7 ,the provision of expedited evaluations of the strengths1 needs1 and eligibility of homeless children and youth1 including needs and eligibility for programs and services 7including educational programs for gifted and talented students1 children with disabilities1 and students with limited ,english proficiency1 charter school programs1 magnet school programs1 programs in career and technical education1 and school nutrition programs74 7#c7 ,professional development and other activities for educators and specialized instructional support personnel that are designed to heighten the understanding and sensitivity of such educators and personnel to the needs of homeless children and youth1 the rights of such children and youth under this subtitle1 and the specific educational needs of runaway and homeless youth4 7#d7 ,the provision of referral services to homeless children and youth for medical1 dental1 mental1 and other health services4 7#e7 ,the provision of assistance to defray the cost of transportation under paragraphs 7#a77;,j77iii7 and 7#e77;,a7 of section #gbb7;g71 not otherwise provided through ,federal1 ,state1 or local funding4 7#f7 ,the provision of developmentally appropriate early childhood education programs1 not otherwise provided through ,federal1 ,state1 or local funding4 7#g7 ,the provision of services and assistance to attract1 engage1 and retain homeless children and youth1 particularly homeless children and youth who are not enrolled in school1 in public school programs and services provided to nonhomeless children and youth4 7#h7 ,the provision for homeless children and youth of before- and after-school1 mentoring1 and summer programs in which a teacher or other qualified individual provides tutoring1 homework assistance1 and supervision of educational activities4 7#i7 ,if necessary1 the payment of fees and other costs associated with tracking1 obtaining1 and transferring records necessary to facilitate the appropriate placement of homeless children and youth in school1 including birth certificates1 immunization or other required health records1 academic records1 guardianship records1 and evaluations for special programs or services4 7#aj7 ,the provision of education and training to the parents of homeless children and youth about the rights of1 and resources available to1 such children and youth1 and other activities designed to increase the meaningful involvement of families of homeless children or youth in the education of their children4 7#aa7 ,the development of coordination of activities between schools and agencies providing services to homeless children and youth1 as described in section #gbb7;g77#f74 7#ab7 ,the provision of specialized instructional support services 7including counseling7 and referrals for such services4 7#ac7 ,activities to address the particular needs of homeless children and youth that may arise from domestic violence and parental mental health or substance abuse problems4 7#ad7 ,the adaptation of space and purchase of supplies for any nonschool facilities made available under subsection 7a77#b7 to provide services under this subsection4 7#ae7 ,the provision of school supplies1 including supplies to be distributed at shelters or temporary housing facilities1 or other appropriate locations4 7#af7 ,the provision of assistance to defray the cost of the position of liaison designated pursuant to section #gbb7;g77#a77;,j77ii71 not otherwise provided through ,federal1 ,state1 or local funding4 7#ag7 ,the provision of other extraordinary or emergency assistance needed to enable homeless children and youth to enroll1 attend1 and succeed in school1 including in early childhood education programs4 #gbd4 ,secretarial responsibilities 7a7 ,review of ,state plans ,in reviewing the ,state plan submitted by a ,state educational agency under section #gbb7;g71 the ,secretary shall use a peer review process and shall evaluate whether ,state laws1 policies1 and practices described in such plan adequately address the problems of all homeless children and youth relating to access to education and placement as described in such plan4 7b7 ,technical ,assistance ,the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 provide support and technical assistance to ,state educational agencies to assist such agencies in carrying out their responsibilities under this subtitle2 and 7#b7 establish or designate a ,federal ,office of the ,coordinator for ,education of ,homeless ,children and ,youths that has sufficient capacity1 resources1 and support to carry out the responsibilities described in this subtitle4 7c7 ,notice 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall1 before the next school year that begins after the date of enactment of the ,mc,kinney-,vento ,homeless ,education ,reauthorization ,act of #bjac1 develop and disseminate a public notice of the educational rights of homeless children and youth4 ,the notice shall include information regarding the definition of homeless children and youth in section #gbf4 7#b7 ,dissemination ,the ,secretary shall disseminate the notice nationally4 ,the ,secretary also shall disseminate such notice to heads of other ,department of ,education offices1 including those responsible for special education programs1 higher education1 and programs under parts ,a1 ,b1 ,c1 ,d1 ,g1 and ,h of title ,i1 title ,,iii1 title ,,iv1 and part ,b of title ,v of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcaa et seq41 #fcfa et seq41 #fcia et seq41 #fdba et seq41 #feca et seq41 #feea et seq41 #fhja et seq41 #gajb et seq41 and #gbba et seq474 ,the ,secretary shall also disseminate such notice to heads of other ,federal agencies1 and grant recipients and other entities carrying out federally funded programs1 including ,head ,start programs1 grant recipients under the ,health ,care for the ,homeless program of the ,health ,resources and ,services ,administration of the ,department of ,health and ,human ,services1 grant recipients under the ,emergency ,food and ,shelter ,national ,board ,program of the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency1 grant recipients under the ,runaway and ,homeless ,youth ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #egja et seq471 grant recipients under the ,john ,h4 ,chafee ,foster ,care ,independence program1 grant recipients under homeless assistance programs administered by the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development1 and recipients of ,federal funding for programs carried out by the ,administration on ,children1 ,youth and ,families of the ,department of ,health and ,human ,services4 7d7 ,evaluation and dissemination ,the ,secretary shall conduct evaluation1 dissemination1 and technical assistance activities for programs that are designed to meet the educational needs of homeless preschool1 elementary school1 and secondary school students1 and may use funds appropriated under section #gbg to conduct such activities4 7e7 ,submission and distribution ,the ,secretary shall require applications for grants under section #gbb to be submitted to the ,secretary not later than the expiration of the #abj-;day period beginning on the date that funds are available for purposes of making such grants and shall make such grants not later than the expiration of the #ahj-;day period beginning on such date4 7f7 ,determination by ,secretary ,the ,secretary1 based on the information received from the ,states and information gathered by the ,secretary under subsection 7h71 shall determine the extent to which ,state educational agencies are ensuring that each homeless child or youth has access to a free appropriate public education1 as described in section #gba7a74 ,the ,secretary shall provide support and technical assistance to ,state educational agencies in areas in which barriers to a free appropriate public education persist4 7g7 ,publication ,the ,secretary shall develop1 issue1 and publish in the ,federal ,register1 not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of the ,mc,kinney-,vento ,homeless ,education ,reauthorization ,act of #bjac1 a summary of the changes enacted by that ,act and related strategies1 which summary shall include-- 7#a7 strategies by which a ,state can assist local educational agencies to implement the provisions amended by the ,act2 7#b7 strategies by which a ,state can review and revise ,state policies and procedures that may present barriers to the identification1 enrollment1 attendance1 and success of homeless children and youth in school2 and 7#c7 strategies by which entities carrying out preschool programs can implement requirements of section #gbb7;g77#c74 7h7 ,information 7#a7 ,in general ,from funds appropriated under section #gbg1 the ,secretary shall1 directly or through grants1 contracts1 or cooperative agreements1 periodically but not less frequently than every #b years1 collect and disseminate publicly data and information regarding-- 7,a7 the number of homeless children and youth2 7,b7 the education and related support services such children and youth receive2 7,c7 the extent to which the needs of homeless children and youth are being met2 7,d7 the academic progress being made by homeless children and youth1 including the percent or number of homeless children and youth participating in ,state assessments2 and 7,e7 such other data and information as the ,secretary determines to be necessary and relevant to carry out this subtitle4 7#b7 ,coordination ,the ,secretary shall coordinate such collection and dissemination with other agencies and entities that receive assistance and administer programs under this subtitle4 7i7 ,report ,not later than #d years after the date of enactment of the ,mc,kinney-,vento ,homeless ,education ,reauthorization ,act of #bjac1 the ,secretary shall prepare and submit to the ,president and the ,committee on ,education and the ,workforce of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,health1 ,education1 ,labor1 and ,pensions of the ,senate a report on the status of the provision of education and related support services to homeless children and youth1 which shall include information on-- 7#a7 the education of homeless children and youth2 and 7#b7 the actions of the ,secretary and the effectiveness of the programs supported under this subtitle4 #gbe4 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this subtitle shall be construed to diminish the rights of parents or guardians of homeless children or youth1 or unaccompanied youth1 otherwise provided under ,state law1 policy1 or practice1 including laws or policies that authorize the best interest determination in section #gbb7;g77#c7 to be made solely by the parent1 guardian1 or youth involved4 #gbf4 ,definitions ,in this subtitle3 7#a7 ,enroll2 enrollment ,the terms enroll and enrollment include attending classes and participating fully in school activities4 7#b7 ,homeless children and youth ,the term homeless children and youth-- 7,a7 means individuals who lack a fixed1 regular1 and adequate nighttime residence 7within the meaning of section #ajc7;a77#a772 and 7,b7 includes-- 7i7 children and youth who-- 7,i7 are sharing the housing of other persons due to loss of housing1 economic hardship1 or a similar reason2 7,,ii7 are living in motels1 hotels1 trailer parks1 or camping grounds due to the lack of alternative adequate accommodations2 7,,iii7 are living in emergency or transitional shelters2 and 7,,iv7 are abandoned in hospitals2 7ii7 children and youth who have a primary nighttime residence that is a public or private place not designed for or ordinarily used as a regular sleeping accommodation for human beings 7within the meaning of section #ajc7;a77#b77;,c772 7iii7 children and youth who are living in cars1 parks1 public spaces1 abandoned buildings1 substandard housing1 bus or train stations1 or similar settings2 and 7iv7 migratory children 7as such term is defined in section #acab of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife7 who qualify as homeless for the purposes of this subtitle because the children are living in circumstances described in clauses 7i7 through 7iii74 7#c7 ,local educational agency2 state educational agency ,the terms local educational agency and ,state educational agency have the meanings given such terms in section #iaja of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ghja74 7#d7 ,school ,the term school includes charter schools1 virtual schools1 distance learning programs1 and other public education programs administered by a ,state or local educational agency4 7#e7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,education4 7#f7 ,state ,the term ,state means each of the #ej ,states1 the ,district of ,columbia1 and the ,commonwealth of ,puerto ,rico4 7#g7 ,unaccompanied youth ,the term unaccompanied youth means a homeless child or youth not in the physical custody of a parent or legal guardian4 #gbg4 ,authorization of appropriations ,for the purpose of carrying out this subtitle1 there are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary for fiscal year #bjad and each of the #f succeeding fiscal years4 4 #b ,advanced ,research ,projects ,agency-,education #aajba4 ,advanced ,research ,projects ,agency-,education ,the ,department of ,education ,organization ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #cdja et seq47 is amended by inserting after section #bbj the following new section3 #bba4 ,advanced research projects agency-education 7a7 ,establishment ,there shall be in the ,department an ,advanced ,research ,projects ,agency-,education 7referred to in this section as ,,arpa-,,ed74 7b7 ,purposes ,,arpa-,,ed is established under this section for the purposes of pursuing breakthrough research and development in educational technology and providing the effective use of the technology to improve achievement for all students1 by-- 7#a7 identifying and promoting revolutionary advances in fundamental and applied sciences and engineering that could be translated into new learning technologies2 7#b7 developing novel learning technologies1 and the enabling processes and contexts for effective use of those technologies2 7#c7 developing1 testing1 and evaluating the impact and efficacy of those technologies2 7#d7 accelerating transformational technological advances in areas in which the private sector1 by itself1 is not likely to accelerate such advances because of difficulties in implementation or adoption1 or technical and market uncertainty2 7#e7 coordinating activities with nongovernmental entities to demonstrate technologies and research applications to facilitate technology transfer2 and 7#f7 encouraging educational research using new technologies and the data produced by the technologies4 7c7 ,authorities of ,secretary ,the ,secretary is authorized to-- 7#a7 appoint a ,director1 who shall be responsible for carrying out the purposes of ,,arpa-,,ed1 as described in subsection 7b71 and such additional functions as the ,secretary may prescribe2 7#b7 establish processes for the development and execution of projects and the solicitation of entities to carry out the projects in a manner that is-- 7,a7 tailored to the purposes of ,,arpa-,,ed and not constrained by other ,department-wide administrative requirements that could detract from achieving program results2 and 7,b7 designed to heighten transparency1 and public- and private-sector involvement1 to ensure that investments are made in the most promising areas2 7#c7 award grants1 contracts1 cooperative agreements1 and cash prizes1 and enter into other transactions 7in accordance with such regulations as the ,secretary may establish regarding other transactions72 7#d7 make appointments of up to #bj scientific1 engineering1 professional1 and other mission-related employees1 for periods of up to #d years 7which appointments may not be renewed7 without regard to the provisions of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 governing appointments in the competitive service2 7#e7 7,a7 prescribe the rates of basic pay for the personnel described in paragraph 7#d7 at rates not in excess of the maximum rate of basic pay authorized for senior-level positions under section #ecgf of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 notwithstanding any provision of that title governing the rates of basic pay or classification of employees in the executive branch1 but those personnel shall not receive any payment for service 7such as an award1 premium payment1 incentive payment or bonus1 allowance1 or other similar payment7 under any other provision of that title2 and 7,b7 pay any employee appointed pursuant to paragraph 7#d7 payments in addition to that basic pay1 except that the total amount of those payments for any calendar year shall not exceed the lesser of-- 7i7 #be1jjj2 or 7ii7 the difference between the employee's annual rate of basic pay under paragraph 7#d7 and the annual rate for level ,i of the ,executive ,schedule under section #ecab of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 based on the rates in effect at the end of the applicable calendar year 7or1 if the employee separated during that year1 on the date of separation72 7#f7 obtain independent1 periodic1 rigorous evaluations1 as appropriate1 of-- 7,a7 the effectiveness of the processes ,,arpa-,,ed is using to achieve its purposes2 and 7,b7 the effectiveness of individual projects assisted by ,,arpa-,,ed1 using evidence standards developed in consultation with the ,institute of ,education ,sciences1 and the suitability of ongoing projects assisted by ,,arpa-,,ed for further investment or increased scale2 and 7#g7 disseminate1 through the comprehensive centers established under section #bjc of the ,educational ,technical ,assistance ,act of #bjjb 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ifjb71 the regional educational laboratories system established under section #agd of the ,education ,sciences ,reform ,act of #bjjb 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #iefd71 or such other means as the ,secretary determines to be appropriate1 information on effective practices and technologies developed with ,,arpa-,,ed support4 7d7 ,evaluation funds ,the ,secretary may use funds made available for ,,arpa-,,ed to pay the cost of the evaluations under subsection 7c77#f74 7e7 ,federal advisory committee ,act ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 any advisory committee convened by the ,secretary to provide advice with respect to this section shall be exempt from the requirements of the ,federal ,advisory ,committee ,act 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app47 and the definition of employee in section #baje of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall not be considered to include any appointee to such a committee4 7f7 ,nonduplication ,to the maximum extent practicable1 the ,secretary shall ensure that grants1 contracts1 cooperative agreements1 cash prizes1 or other assistance or arrangements awarded or entered into pursuant to this section that are designed to carry out the purposes of ,,arpa-,,ed do not duplicate activities under programs carried out under ,federal law other than this section by the ,department or other ,federal agencies4 4 ,b ,miscellaneous provisions #aabaa4 ,technical and conforming amendments 7a7 ,higher ,education ,act of #aife ,the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja et seq47 is amended as follows3 7#a7 ,section #ajc7bd77;,b7 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajjc7bd77;,b77 is amended by striking students who are limited ,english proficient and inserting ,english learners4 7#b7 ,section #bjj 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajba7 is amended-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#f77;,b77x7 by striking section #ebaj and inserting section #edaa2 7,b7 by striking paragraph 7#h72 7,c7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#i7 through 7#bc7 as paragraphs 7#h7 through 7#bb71 respectively2 7,d7 by striking paragraph 7#ab71 as redesignated by subparagraph 7,c71 and inserting the following3 7#ab7 ,highly ,qualified ,teacher ,the term highly qualified teacher has the meaning given such term in section #iaja of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife4 2 7,e7 by striking paragraph 7#ad71 as redesignated by subparagraph 7,c71 and inserting the following3 7#ad7 ,english ,learner ,the term ,english learner has the meaning given the term in section #iaja of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife4 2 7,f7 in paragraph 7#af77;,b77ii71 as redesignated by subparagraph 7,c71 by striking to become highly qualified and inserting to become a highly qualified teacher2 7,g7 in paragraph 7#ba77;,d77i71 as redesignated by subparagraph 7,c71 by striking becomes highly qualified and inserting becomes a highly qualified teacher2 and 7,h7 in paragraph 7#bb77;,d77iii71 as redesignated by subparagraph 7,c71 by striking students who are limited ,english proficient and inserting ,english learners4 7#c7 ,section #bjb 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajbb;a7 is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7b77#f7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,e77ii71 by striking student academic achievement standards and academic content standards under section #aaaa7;b77#a7 and inserting college and career ready ,state academic content standards and student academic achievement standards under section #aaaa7;a77#a72 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,g71 by striking students who are limited ,english proficient and inserting ,english learners2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7d7-- 7i7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,i7 in subparagraph 7,a77i77,i7-- 7aa7 by inserting teachers after highly qualified2 and 7bb7 by striking students who are limited ,english proficient and inserting ,english learners2 and 7,,ii7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7aa7 in clause 7ii77,,iv77aa71 by striking students who are limited ,english proficient and inserting ,english learners2 and 7bb7 in clause 7iii71 by inserting teachers after highly qualified2 and 7ii7 in paragraph 7#e77;,b71 by striking limited ,english proficient students and inserting ,english learners4 7#d7 ,section #bjd7;a77#d77;,d7 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajbb;c7a77#d77;,d77 is amended by striking limited ,english proficient students and inserting ,english learners4 7#e7 ,section #bje 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajbb;d7 is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a77#a77;,g71 by striking students who are limited ,english proficient and inserting ,english learners2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7b77#a7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking ,state's challenging academic content standards required under section #aaaa7;b77#a7 and inserting college and career ready ,state academic content standards required under section #aaaa7;a77#a72 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,l71 by striking students who are limited ,english proficient and inserting ,english learners4 7#f7 ,section #bjf 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajbb;e7 is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking limited ,english proficient students and inserting ,english learners2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7b77#d71 by striking limited ,english proficient students and inserting ,english learners4 7#g7 ,section #bjh7;b7 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajbb;g7b77 is amended-- 7,a7 by inserting teachers after are highly qualified2 and 7,b7 by striking is highly qualified and inserting is a highly qualified teacher4 7#h7 ,section #bdb7;b7 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajcc;a7b77 is amended-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by inserting teachers after highly qualified2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a71 by inserting teachers after highly qualified4 7#i7 ,section #bea7;b77#a77;,a77iii7 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajcd7;b77#a77;,a77iii77 is amended by inserting teachers after highly qualified4 7#aj7 ,section #bee7k7 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajce7k77 is amended-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking section #iaja7bc77;,b77ii7 and inserting section #iaja7cb77;,a77ii77,,ii72 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking section #iaja7bc7 and inserting section #iaja7cb74 7#aa7 ,section #beh7;d7 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajcf7;d77 is amended-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by striking limited ,english proficient students and inserting ,english learners2 and 7ii7 by inserting teachers who will be after highly qualified2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b77;,c71 by striking limited ,english proficient students and inserting ,english learners4 7#ab7 ,section #djb;,b7c77#g7 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajgj;a-#ab7;c77#g77 is amended by striking students who are limited ,english proficient and inserting ,english learners4 7#ac7 ,section #djb;,c7d77#g7 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajgj;a-#ac7;d77#g77 is amended by striking students who are limited ,english proficient and inserting ,english learners4 7#ad7 ,section #djb;,d 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajgj;a-#ad7 is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a77#c71 by striking students who are limited ,english proficient and inserting ,english learners2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7c77#f71 by striking students who are limited ,english proficient and inserting ,english learners4 7#ae7 ,section #djb;,f7b77#aa7 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajgj;a-#af7;b77#aa77 is amended by striking students who are limited ,english proficient and inserting ,english learners4 7#af7 ,section #djd;,d 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajgj;a-#bd7 is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7b77#aj77,k71 by striking students who are limited ,english proficient and inserting ,english learners2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7c77#f77;,b77ii71 by striking students who are limited ,english proficient and inserting ,english learners4 7#ag7 ,section #dbh;,j7b77#a77;,b7 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajgh-aj7;b77#a77;,b77 is amended by striking is highly qualified and inserting is a highly qualified teacher4 7#ah7 ,section #dbh,k7b77#e7 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajgh-aa7;b77#e77 is amended-- 7,a7 in the heading1 by striking students who are limited english proficient and inserting ,english learners2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking is highly qualified and inserting is a highly qualified teacher2 and 7,c7 in subparagraph 7,b77i71 by striking students who are limited ,english proficient and inserting ,english learners4 7#ai7 ,section #dfj7;b77#a77;,b7 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajhg;j7b77#a77;,b77 is amended by striking is highly qualified and inserting is a highly qualified teacher4 7#bj7 ,section #gda7;a77#aj7 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #aach7;a77#aj77 is amended by striking limited ,english proficient students and inserting ,english learners each place the term appears4 7#ba7 ,section #hjf7;a77#b7 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #aafa;f7a77#b77 is amended to read as follows3 7#b7 ,highly qualified teacher ,the term highly qualified teacher has the meaning given the term in section #iaja of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife4 4 7b7 ,individuals with ,disabilities ,education ,act ,the ,individuals with ,disabilities ,education ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #adjj et seq47 is amended as follows3 7#a7 ,section #fjb 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #adja7 is amended-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#aj7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7,i7 in the matter preceding clause 7i71 by striking has the meaning given the term in section #iaja and inserting means that the teacher is a highly qualified teacher in accordance with subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 of section #iaja7cb72 and 7,,ii7 in clause 7ii71 by striking requirements of section #iaja and inserting requirements for a highly qualified teacher as defined in section #iaja7cb77;,a72 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,c7-- 7,i7 in the matter preceding clause 7i71 by striking section #aaaa7;b77#a7 and inserting section #aaaa7;a77#a72 7,,ii7 clause 7i71 by striking requirements of section #iaja and inserting requirements for a highly qualified teacher1 as defined in section #iaja2 and 7,,iii7 in clause 7ii71 by striking subparagraph 7,b7 or 7,c7 of section #iaja7bc7 and inserting clause 7ii7 or 7iii7 of section #iaja7cb77;,a72 7iii7 in subparagraph 7,d7-- 7,i7 in clause 7i71 by striking applicable requirements of section #iaja and inserting applicable requirements to be a highly qualified teacher as defined in section #iaja2 and 7,,ii7 in each of clauses 7ii7 and 7iii71 by striking section #iaja7bc77;,c77ii7 and inserting section #iaja7cb77;,a77iii77,,ii72 and 7iv7 in subparagraph 7,f71 by striking highly qualified for purposes of and inserting to be a highly qualified teacher for purposes of2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#ah71 by striking has the meaning given the term in section #iaja of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife and inserting when used in reference to an individual1 means an individual who meets the requirements described in subparagraphs 7,c7 and 7,d7 of section #iaja7bc7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife4 7#b7 ,section #faa7;e77#b77;,c7 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #adaa7;e77#b77;,c77 is amended-- 7,a7 in clause 7x71 by striking sections #aaaa7;b7 and #faaa and inserting sections #aaaa and #aaca2 and 7,b7 in clause 7xi7-- 7i7 by striking 1 including supplemental educational services as defined in #aaaf7;e7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife2 and 7ii7 by striking objectives established by the ,state under section #aaaa7;b77#b77;,g7 and inserting targets established by the ,state under section #aaaa7;a77#c77;,c7 of4 7#c7 ,section #fab7;a7 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #adab7;a77-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#ae7-- 7i7 by striking clause 7ii7 of subparagraph 7,a72 7ii7 by redesignating clauses 7iii7 and 7iv7 of subparagraph 7,a7 as clauses 7ii7 and 7iii71 respectively2 7iii7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking 1 including measurable annual objectives for progress by children with disabilities under section #aaaa7;b77#b77;,c77v77,,ii77cc7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife2 and 7iv7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking section #aaaa7;h7 and inserting section #aaaa7;e72 7,b7 in paragraph 7#af77;,c77ii77,,ii71 by striking section #aaaa7;b77#a7 and inserting section #aaaa7;a72 7#d7 ,section #fed7;a77#a77;,b7 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #aded7;a77#a77;,b77 is amended by striking challenging ,state student academic achievement and functional standards and with the requirements for professional development1 as defined in section #iaja and inserting college and career ready ,state academic achievement and functional standards and with the requirements for professional development1 as defined in section #iaja4 7#e7 ,section #ffc7;b77#b7 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #adfc7;b77#b77 is amended by striking for assessing adequate yearly progress1 as described under section #aaaa7;b77#b77;,b7 and inserting as described in section #aaaa7;a77#b74 7c7 ,carl ,d4 ,perkins ,career and ,technical ,education ,act of #bjjf ,the ,carl ,d4 ,perkins ,career and ,technical ,education ,act of #bjjf 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #bcja et seq47 is amended as follows3 7#a7 ,section #c7h7 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #bcjb7h77 is amended by striking section #ebaj and inserting section #edaa4 7#b7 ,section #h7;e7 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #bcjf;a7e77 is amended by striking section #aaaa7;b77#a77;,d7 and inserting section #aaaa7;a77#a74 7#c7 ,section #aac 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #bcbc7 is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7b7-- 7i7 in paragraph 7#b77;,a7-- 7,i7 in clause 7i71 by striking challenging academic content standards and student academic achievement standards1 as adopted by a ,state in accordance with section #aaaa7;b77#a7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife and measured by the ,state determined proficient levels on the academic assessments described in section #aaaa7;b77#c7 of such ,act and inserting college and career ready ,state academic content and student academic achievement standards1 as adopted by a ,state in accordance with section #aaaa7;a77#a7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife and measured by the ,state-determined proficient levels on the academic assessments described in section #aaaa7;a77#b7 of such ,act2 and 7,,ii7 in clause 7iv71 by striking ,student graduation rates 7as described in section #aaaa7;b77#b77;,c77vi7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife7 and inserting ,student graduation rates 7as described in section #iaja of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife72 and 7ii7 in paragraph 7#d77;,c77ii77,i71 by striking categories of students described in section #aaaa7;h77#a77;,c77i7 and inserting categories of students described in section #aaaa7;a77#b77;,b77x72 and 7,b7 in subsection 7c77#b77;,a71 by striking categories of students described in section #aaaa7;h77#a77;,c77i7 and inserting categories of students described in section #aaaa7;a77#b77;,b77x74 7#d7 ,section #aad7;d77#d77;,a77iii77,i77aa7 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #bcbd7;d77#d77;,a77iii77,i77aa77 is amended by striking academic content standards and student academic achievement standards1 as adopted by ,states under section #aaaa7;b77#a7 and inserting college and career ready ,state academic content and student academic achievement standards1 as adopted by a ,state in accordance with section #aaaa7;a77#a74 7#e7 ,section #abb7;c77#a77;,i77i7 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #bcdb7;c77#a77;,i77i77 is amended by striking rigorous and challenging academic content standards and student academic achievement standards adopted by the ,state under section #aaaa7;b77#a7 and inserting college and career ready ,state academic content and student academic achievement standards1 as adopted by a ,state in accordance with section #aaaa7;a77#a74 7d7 ,national and ,community ,service ,act of #aiij ,the ,national and ,community ,service ,act of #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abeja et seq47 is amended as follows3 7#a7 ,section #aab7;a77#a77;,f7 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abebc7;a77#a77;,f77 is amended by striking attention to schools not making adequate yearly progress for two or more consecutive years under section #aaaa of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcja et seq47 and inserting attention to schools that are identified as focus schools or priority schools under subsection 7c7 or 7d7 of section #aaaf of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcaf74 7#b7 ,section #aai7;a77#b77;,a77ii77,,ii7 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abefc7;a77#b77;,a77ii77,,ii77 is amended by striking the graduation rate 7as defined in section #aaaa7;b77#b77;,c77vi7 and inserting the graduation rates 7as defined in section #iaja4 7#c7 ,section #abj7;a77#b77;,c7 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abefe7;a77#b77;,c77 is amended by striking improved graduation rates1 as defined in section #aaaa7;b77#b77;,c77vi7 and inserting improved graduation rates1 as defined in section #iaja4 7#d7 ,section #abb 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abegb7 is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a77#a77;,c77iii71 by striking secondary school graduation rates as defined in section #aaaa7;b77#b77;,c77vi7 and inserting secondary school graduation rates as defined in section #iaja2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7i77#a71 by inserting college and career ready after ,state4 7e7 ,title ,,vi of the ,america ,,competes ,act ,the ,america ,,competes ,act 7,public ,law #aaj-fi7 is amended as follows3 7#a7 ,section #faab 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ihab7 is amended-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#c77;,b77i71 by inserting teachers after highly qualified2 and 7,b7 by striking paragraph 7#d7 and inserting the following3 7#d7 ,highly qualified teacher ,the term highly qualified teacher has the meaning given such term in section #iaja of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ghja74 4 7#b7 ,section #faac7;d77#b77;,g77i7 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ihac7;d77#b77;,g77i77 is amended-- 7,a7 by inserting teachers of after highly qualified2 and 7,b7 by striking teachers after foreign language4 7#c7 ,section #faad7;b77#c7 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ihad7;b77#c77 is amended-- 7,a7 by inserting teachers of after highly qualified2 and 7,b7 by striking teachers after foreign language4 7#d7 ,section #fabb 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ihcb7 is amended-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking has the meaning given the term low-income individual in section #agjg7c7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fecg7c77 and inserting means a student who is from a low-income family1 as defined in section #iaja7cf77;,b7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ghja7cf77;,b772 7,b7 in paragraph 7#d71 by striking has the meaning and all that follows through the period and inserting 1 used with respect to a school1 means a school that serves a student population #dj percent or more of whom are low-income students42 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#e71 by striking means a local educational agency or educational service agency described in #faab7c77;,a7 and inserting means a high-need local educational agency1 as defined under section #iaja of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ghja74 7#e7 ,section #fabc7;j77#b77;,b7 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ihcc7;j77#b77;,b77 is amended by striking disaggregated under section #aaaa7;h77#a77;,c77i7 and inserting disaggregated under section #aaaa7;a77#b77;,b77x74 7#f7 ,section #fbja7;e77#b77;,d77ii77,i7 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ihga7;e77#b77;,d77ii77,i77 is amended by striking assessments under section #aaaa7;b7 and inserting assessments under section #aaaa7;a74 7f7 ,the ,education of the ,deaf ,act of #aihf ,section #ajd7;b77#e7 of the ,education of the ,deaf ,act of #aihf 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #dcjd7;b77#e77 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7,a7 in clause 7i71 by striking challenging academic content standards1 challenging student academic achievement standards1 and academic assessments of a ,state1 adopted and implemented1 as appropriate1 pursuant to paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#c7 of section #aaaa7;b7 and inserting college and career ready ,state academic content and student academic achievement standards and assessments of a ,state1 adopted and implemented1 as appropriate1 pursuant to section #aaaa7;a72 and 7,b7 in clause 7ii71 by adding and after the semicolon2 7#b7 by striking subparagraph 7,b72 7#c7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,c7 as subparagraph 7,b72 and 7#d7 in subparagraph 7,b71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#c71 by striking 1 and whether the programs at the ,clerc ,center are making adequate yearly progress1 as determined under subparagraph 7,b74 7g7 ,the ,education ,sciences ,reform ,act of #bjjb ,the ,education ,sciences ,reform ,act of #bjjb 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ieja et seq47 is amended as follows3 7#a7 ,section #aec7;a77#a77;,f77ii7 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #iedc7;a77#a77;,f77ii77 is amended by striking the percentage of teachers who are highly qualified and inserting the percentage of teachers who are highly qualified teachers4 7#b7 ,section #agg7;a77#e7 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #iefg;b7a77#e77 is amended by striking section #aaaa7;b7 and inserting section #aaaa7;a74 7h7 ,the ,educational ,technical ,assistance ,act of #bjjb ,section #bjc of the ,educational ,technical ,assistance ,act of #bjjb 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ifjb7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#b77;,b71 by striking schools identified for school improvement 7as described in section #aaaf7;b7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcaf7;b77 and inserting schools identified as priority schools 7as described in section #aaaf7;d7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcaf7;c77#b7772 7#b7 in subsection 7e71 by striking paragraph 7#c7 and inserting the following3 7#c7 schools in the region identified by the ,state's accountability system under section #aaaf of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcaf74 2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7f77#a77;,b71 by striking #aaaf7;b7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcaf7;b77 and inserting #aaaf of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcaf74 7i7 ,national ,science ,foundation ,authorization ,act of #bjjb ,section #i of the ,national ,science ,foundation ,authorization ,act of #bjjb 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ahfbn7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#aj77;,a77iii77,i71 by striking are considered highly qualified and inserting are considered highly qualified teachers2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b77#c77;,a71 by striking or a high-need local educational agency in which at least one school does not make adequate yearly progress1 as determined pursuant to part ,a of title ,i of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcaa et seq474 7j7 ,richard ,b4 ,russell ,national ,school ,lunch ,act ,section #i of the ,richard ,b4 ,russell ,national ,school ,lunch ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ageh7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#e77;,d71 by striking section #acji and inserting section #acab2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#ab77;,a77vi71 by striking section #acji and inserting section #acab2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7d77#b77;,e71 by striking section #acji and inserting section #acab4 7k7 ,america ,,competes ,reauthorization ,act of #bjaj ,section #eec7;d77#f7 of the ,america ,,competes ,reauthorization ,act of #bjaj 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #iijc7;d77#f77 is amended by striking the requirements under section #iaja7bc7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ghja7bc77 for highly qualified teachers and inserting the requirements for a highly qualified teacher as defined in section #iaja of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife4 7l7 ,violence ,against ,women ,act of #aiid ,section #dadjc7f77;,b77iii7 of the ,violence ,against ,women ,act of #aiid 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adjdc;e-#b7f77;,b77iii77 is amended by striking section #acji and inserting section #acab4