,,ii #aacth ,,congress #ast ,session ,s4 #hed ,,in ,,the ,,senate ,,of ,,the ,,united ,,states ,april #be1 #bjac ,mr4 ,merkley 7for himself1 ,mr4 ,franken1 and ,mr4 ,begich7 introduced the following bill2 which was read twice and referred to the ,committee on ,health1 ,education1 ,labor1 and ,pensions ,a ,,bill ,to improve student academic achievement in science1 technology1 engineering1 and mathematics subjects4 #a4 ,short title ,this part may be cited as the ,,stem ,education for the ,global ,economy ,act of #bjac4 #b4 ,,stem ,amendment ,the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcja et seq47 is amended by striking part ,b of title ,,ii and inserting the following3 ,b ,,stem ,education #bbja4 ,purpose ,the purpose of this part is to improve student academic achievement in science1 technology1 engineering1 and mathematics subjects 7referred to in this part as ,,stem subjects7 by-- 7#a7 improving instruction in such subjects in preschool through grade #ab2 7#b7 improving student engagement in1 and increasing student access to1 courses in such subjects2 7#c7 improving the quality and effectiveness of classroom instruction by recruiting1 training1 and supporting highly effective teachers and providing robust tools and supports for students and teachers in such subjects2 7#d7 closing student achievement gaps1 and preparing more students from groups traditionally underrepresented in ,,stem subjects to enter and succeed in postsecondary education and careers1 in such subjects2 7#e7 increasing access to quality after school programs2 and 7#f7 recognizing that ,,stem subjects are diverse subject areas and that ,,stem subject programs must expose students to content and skills in a host of constantly changing and evolving ,,stem subject content areas1 as specifically identified by each ,state or eligible entity in section #bbjd4 #bbjb4 ,definitions ,in this part3 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-- 7i7 another ,state educational agency2 or 7ii7 a consortium of ,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 or 7,c7 a consortium of high-need local educational agencies4 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 #bbjd7;b77#b71 including any of the following3 7,a7 ,a nonprofit organization with a demonstrated record of success in improving student learning in ,,stem subjects1 including educational and teacher-focused organizations1 professional societies1 museums and after school and informal learning organizations1 and community-based and cultural organizations4 7,b7 ,a business4 7,c7 ,a ,,stem faculty or teacher training department of an institution of higher education4 7,d7 ,an educational service agency4 7,e7 ,another appropriate entity4 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 7#e7 ,,stem education ,the term ,,stem education means the subjects of science1 technology1 engineering1 and mathematics1 including other academic subjects that build on these disciplines1 such as computer science1 and other academic subjects that a ,state identifies as important to the workforce of the ,state4 #bbjc4 ,grants2 ,allotments 7a7 ,reservations 7#a7 ,in ,general ,from the amounts appropriated to carry out this part for a fiscal year1 the ,secretary shall reserve-- 7,a7 #b percent to carry out technical assistance to ,states1 including technical assistance with implementation of programs consistent with the purpose of this part2 7,b7 #c percent to the ,institute of ,education ,sciences to enable the ,director of the ,institute of ,education ,sciences to carry out the evaluation activities described in section #bbjg2 7,c7 #aj percent to carry out the ,,stem master teacher corps grant program under section #bbjh2 and 7,d7 in any year for which grants are also awarded competitively1 as described in subsection 7b71 #e percent for ,state capacity-building grants in accordance with paragraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,capacity-building grants 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may award1 on a competitive basis1 #a capacity-building grant to enable a ,state to become more competitive in future grant competitions under subsection 7b74 ,the ,secretary may award the capacity building grant to-- 7i7 a ,state that does not receive 7and is not part of an eligible entity that receives7 a competitive grant under subsection 7b71 in the case of a fiscal year for which such competitive grants are awarded2 or 7ii7 a ,state that does not successfully apply for a formula grant under subsection 7c74 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 part is more than #dej1jjj1jjj1 the ,secretary shall award grants totaling the amount appropriated in excess of #dej1jjj1jjj1 on a competitive basis and in accordance with paragraph 7#b71 to eligible entities to enable such eligible entities to carry out the activities described in this part4 7#b7 ,competitive ,grant ,awards ,the ,secretary shall annually award a competitive grant under paragraph 7#a7 to not less than #e and not more than #aj eligible entities4 ,each eligible entity that receives a grant award under this subsection shall receive such award in an amount that is equal to not less than #c times and not more than #d times the amount of the grant award that each ,state that is part of the eligible entity receives under the formula grant described in subsection 7c74 7#c7 ,duration ,grants awarded under this subsection shall be for a period of not more than #c years4 7#d7 ,renewal 7,a7 ,in ,general ,if an eligible entity demonstrates progress1 as measured by the metrics described in section #bbjf7;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 amounts are appropriated to carry out this part1 the ,secretary shall award grants to ,states totaling the lesser of #dej1jjj1jjj or the total amount appropriated to carry out this part1 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 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 ,reallotment of unused funds ,if a ,state does not successfully apply for or receive an allotment under this subsection for a fiscal year1 the ,secretary shall reallot the amount of the ,state's allotment to the remaining ,states in accordance with this subsection4 #bbjd4 ,applications 7a7 ,in ,general ,each eligible entity or ,state desiring a grant under this part1 whether through a competitive grant under section #bbjc7;b7 or through an allotment under section #bbjc7;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 needs identified by the ,state or eligible entity1 based on a ,state analysis1 which-- 7,a7 may include results from a preexisting analysis of ,,stem subject 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 applicable and 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;b71 and student achievement in technology and engineering2 7ii7 science1 technology1 engineering1 and mathematics teacher evaluation results or ratings2 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 ,,stem subject courses for students in preschool 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 ,,stem subjects2 7vi7 the percentage of students successfully-- 7,i7 completing ,advanced ,placement 7,,ap7 or ,international ,baccalaureate 7,,ib7 courses in science1 technology1 engineering1 and mathematics subjects2 or 7,,ii7 completing rigorous postsecondary education courses in ,,stem subjects2 7vii7 rates of college remediation in mathematics2 and 7viii7 teacher shortages and teacher distribution among local educational agencies and schools in ,,stem subjects2 7,c7 shall include a review of the workforce needs in the ,state or ,states served by the eligible entity in occupations and sectors that require knowledge or training in ,,stem subjects2 7,d7 shall include an analysis of the quality of preservice preparation at all public institutions of higher education 7including alternative pathways to teacher licensure or certification7 for individuals preparing to teach ,,stem 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 ,,stem subjects4 7#b7 ,an identification of the specific ,,stem subjects that the ,state or eligible entity will address through the activities described in section #bbje1 consistent with the needs identified under paragraph 7#a7 7referred to in this part 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 high-quality standards and assessments2 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 services and to increase student achievement in identified subjects2 7,c7 the procedures and criteria that the ,state or eligible entity will use for reviewing applications and awarding funds to eligible subgrantees1 including how the ,state or eligible entity will ensure that subgrants will be provided to high-need local educational agencies and high-need schools2 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 part1 and in a manner consistent with any evaluation activities carried out by the ,institute of ,education ,sciences under section #bbjg1 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 traditionally underrepresented in ,,stem subject fields 7including female students1 minority students1 students who are limited ,english proficient1 students who are children with disabilities1 and students from low-income families7 to high-quality courses and other learning experiences in #a or more of the identified subjects2 and 7,j7 a description of the steps that the ,state or eligible entity has taken to involve a variety of stakeholders in the development of the application and a description of how the ,state or eligible entity will continue to involve stakeholders in any 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 7#e7 ,a description of how the ,state or eligible entity will emphasize experiential and hands-on learning activities and field experiences and use grant funds to provide equipment and materials to support these activities4 7c7 ,competitive ,grant applications ,in addition to the other application requirements in this section1 a ,state that desires to receive a competitive grant under section #bbjc7;b7 shall submit1 as part of the application described in subsection 7a71 a statewide ,,stem plan that describes how the ,state will integrate the proposed activities to be supported with existing ,,stem education related efforts in the ,state4 7d7 ,additional ,funding ,a ,state or eligible entity that submits a request to use the additional ,state activities reservation described in section #bbje7;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 #bbje4 #bbje4 ,authorized ,activities 7a7 ,required activities ,each ,state or eligible entity that receives a grant under this part shall use the grant funds to carry out each of the following activities3 7#a7 ,increasing access for students in preschool through grade #ab that belong to groups that are traditionally underrepresented in ,,stem subject fields 7including female students1 minority students1 students who are limited ,english proficient1 students who are children with disabilities1 and students from low-income families7 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 curricula consistent with the principals of universal design for learning as defined in section #ajc of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife4 7#e7 ,providing equipment and materials to support experiential learning activities in ,,stem subjects4 7b7 ,permissible activities ,each ,state or eligible entity that receives a grant under this part 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 ,providing opportunities for teachers to partner with after school program providers to offer hands-on engaging ,,stem programming that complements and supplements the school day4 7#d7 ,developing instructional supports1 such as curricula and assessments1 which shall be evidence-based and aligned with ,state academic standards under section #aaaa7;b71 and may include ,internet-based curricula and ,internet-based instructional supports4 7#e7 ,implementing an interdisciplinary approach1 by integrating instruction in #a or more ,,stem subjects with reading1 ,english language arts1 or instruction in other core academic subjects 7as defined in section #iaja7 and noncore academic subjects4 7#f7 ,establishing and operating a ,,stem master teacher corps program4 7c7 ,subgrants 7#a7 ,in ,general ,each ,state or eligible entity that receives a grant under this part 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 part4 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 eligible subgrantee that receives a subgrant under this subsection shall use the subgrant funds to carry out activities for students in preschool 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 evaluation1 and professional development 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 limited ,english proficient2 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 academic standards under section #aaaa7;b72 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 ,permissible ,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 competitions1 out-of-school activities1 and field experiences related to ,,stem subjects 7such as robotics1 science research1 invention1 mathematics1 and technology competitions71 including-- 7,i7 the purchase of parts and supplies needed to participate in such competitions2 7,,ii7 incentives and stipends for teachers and instructional leaders who are involved in assisting students and preparing students for such competitions1 if such activities fall outside the regular duties and responsibilities of such teachers and instructional leaders2 and 7,,iii7 paying expenses associated with the participation of low-income students in such local1 regional1 or national competitions2 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 7i7 ,in general ,a ,state or eligible entity may 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 funds1 a portion of the amount of subgrant funds1 in an amount determined by the ,state or eligible entity4 7ii7 ,required minimum ,notwithstanding clause 7i71 if an eligible subgrantee partners with an outside partner that is a for-profit entity1 such subgrantee shall obtain matching funds from the outside partner in an amount equal to not less than #be percent of the amount of the subgrant4 7d7 ,state ,activities 7#a7 ,in ,general ,each ,state or eligible entity that receives a grant under this part may use not more than #e percent of grant funds for-- 7,a7 administration 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 #bbjg4 7#b7 ,reservation ,each ,state or eligible entity that receives a grant under this part 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 #bbjf4 ,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 part4 7b7 ,annual ,report ,each ,state or eligible entity that receives a grant under this part shall prepare and submit an annual report to the ,secretary1 which shall include information relevant to the performance metrics described in subsection 7a74 #bbjg4 ,evaluation ,from the amount reserved under section #bbjc7;a77#a77;,b71 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 part1 including progress measured by the metrics established under section #bbjf7;a72 and 7,b7 identify best practices to improve instruction in ,,stem subjects2 and 7#b7 disseminate1 in consultation with the ,national ,science ,foundation1 research on best practices to improve instruction in ,,stem subjects4 #bbjh4 ,stem master teacher corps grant program 7a7 ,grants authorized ,from the funds reserved under section #bbjc7;a77#a77;,c71 the ,secretary shall award #a or more grants1 on a competitive basis1 to entities described in subsection 7b77#a7 to enable such entities to establish and operate a ,,stem master teacher corps program4 7b7 ,stem master teacher corps ,the term ,,stem master teacher corps 7referred to in this section as the corps7 means a program-- 7#a7 operated by #a or more ,state educational agencies1 or a consortium of local educational agencies1 acting in partnership with #a or more outside partners that have a demonstrated record of success in improving the effectiveness of science1 technology1 engineering1 and mathematics teachers or increasing the retention of such teachers2 7#b7 that selects a group of highly rated teachers 7through a process1 and for a duration1 determined by the entity described in paragraph 7#a771 as members of the corps1 that constitutes not less than #e percent and not more than #aj percent of elementary school1 middle school1 and high school teachers who teach science1 technology1 engineering1 and mathematics subjects and who-- 7,a7 teach in a participating high-need school in the region served by the entity described in paragraph 7#a72 or 7,b7 agree to teach in a participating high-need school in the region served by the entity described in paragraph 7#a7 if accepted as a member of the corps2 and 7#c7 that aims to attract1 improve1 and retain teachers who teach science1 technology1 engineering1 and mathematics subjects and to increase student achievement in such subjects1 including by-- 7,a7 providing instructional leadership responsibilities for corps members in their schools1 local educational agencies1 or ,states1 such as mentoring beginning science1 technology1 engineering1 and mathematics teachers and leading professional development activities for teachers not participating in the corps2 7,b7 providing corps members with research-based professional development on instructional leadership and effective teaching methods for science1 technology1 engineering1 and mathematics subjects2 7,c7 providing each teacher who is a corps member with a salary supplement of not less than #aj1jjj per year1 in recognition of such teacher's teaching accomplishments1 leadership1 and increased responsibilities1 for each year such teacher serves as a member of the corps2 and 7,d7 building a community of practice among corps members to enable such members to network1 collaborate1 and to share best practices and resources with each other4 7c7 ,duration 7#a7 ,in general ,grants awarded under this section shall be for a period of not more than #c years4 7#b7 ,renewal 7,a7 ,in general ,if a grantee under this section demonstrates progress1 as measured by the metrics described in section #bbjf7;a71 the ,secretary may renew a grant under this section for an additional #b-year period4 7,b7 ,reduced funding ,grant funds awarded under subparagraph 7,a7 shall be awarded at a reduced amount4 7d7 ,application 7#a7 ,in general ,each entity described in subsection 7b77#a7 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 ,at a minimum1 an application submitted under paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,a plan to implement a corps program that is of sufficient size and scope to have a substantial1 measurable effect on-- 7i7 student academic achievement in science1 technology1 engineering1 and mathematics subjects in the schools where corps members teach2 and 7ii7 the effectiveness and retention of-- 7,i7 corps members2 and 7,,ii7 other teachers of science1 technology1 engineering1 and mathematics subjects who work with1 or are mentored by1 corps members4 7,b7 ,a description of how the entity described in subsection 7b77#a7 plans to sustain the program after the expiration of the grant under this section4 7e7 ,competitive priority ,in awarding grants under this section1 the ,secretary shall give priority to applicants that will include rural schools among the schools that the applicant will serve through the program4 7f7 ,matching funds ,the ,secretary may require a grantee under this section to provide non-,federal matching funds in an amount equal to the amount of grant funds awarded under this section4 7g7 ,equitable access ,if the entity described in subsection 7b77#a7 includes a ,state educational agency1 such entity shall ensure that rural schools located in the region that will be served by the entity have equitable access to the ,,stem master teacher corps program4 #bbji4 ,supplement ,not ,supplant ,funds received under this part shall be used to supplement1 and not supplant1 funds that would otherwise be used for activities authorized under this part4 #bbaj4 ,maintenance of ,effort ,a ,state that receives funds under this part 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 #bbaa4 ,authorization of ,appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this part such sums as may be necessary4 4