,,ii #aacth ,,congress #ast ,session ,s4 #hdj ,,in ,,the ,,senate ,,of ,,the ,,united ,,states ,april #be1 #bjac ,mr4 ,franken 7for himself and ,mr4 ,bennet7 introduced the following bill2 which was read twice and referred to the ,committee on ,health1 ,education1 ,labor1 and ,pensions ,a ,,bill ,to recruit1 support1 and prepare principals to improve student academic achievement at eligible schools4 #a4 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,school ,principal ,recruitment and ,training ,act4 #b4 ,principal recruitment and training 7a7 ,in general ,part ,a of title ,,ii of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ffja et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #f ,principal recruitment and training #bafa4 ,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 a persistently low-achieving school1 as determined by the ,state educational agency4 7,c7 ,is an achievement gap school1 as determined by the ,state educational agency4 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 mentorship and internship2 7iv7 understand youth development appropriate to the age level served by the school and from this knowledge sets 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;b77#b77;,c77v7 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 effectiveness 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 conductive 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 mentorship 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 emotional 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 7i7 ,research1 evaluation1 and dissemination 7#a7 ,available funds ,of the amounts appropriated to carry out this section for a fiscal year1 the ,secretary may use not more than #e percent to carry out this subsection4 7#b7 ,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 program4 7#c7 ,annual report ,each eligible entity that receives a grant under this section shall1 in the entity's annual report to the ,secretary required under subsection 7f71 submit information relevant to the performance metrics described in paragraph 7#b74 7#d7 ,evaluation ,the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 acting through the ,director of the ,institute of ,education ,sciences-- 7i7 evaluate the implementation and impact of the activities supported under the grant program authorized under this section1 including progress measured by the metrics established under paragraph 7#b72 and 7ii7 identify best practices to improve school leadership2 and 7,b7 disseminate1 in consultation with the regional educational laboratories established under part ,d of the ,education ,sciences ,reform ,act of #bjjb and comprehensive centers established under the ,educational ,technical ,assistance ,act of #bjjb1 research on best practices in school leadership4 7j7 ,report to ,congress ,not later than #e years after the date of enactment of the ,school ,principal ,recruitment and ,training ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit a report to the ,committee on ,health1 ,education1 ,labor1 and ,pensions of the ,senate1 the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate1 the ,committee on ,education and the ,workforce of the ,house of ,representatives1 and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives on lessons learned through programs funded with grants awarded under this section4 7k7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section such sums as may be necessary for fiscal year #bjad and each of the #d succeeding fiscal years4 4 7b7 ,table of contents ,the table of contents in section #b of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #baea the following3 ,,subpart #f--,principal recruitment and training ,sec4 #bafa4 ,principal recruitment and training grant program4 4