,i #aadth ,,congress #ast ,session ,h4 ,r4 #bgba ,,in ,,the ,,house ,,of ,,representatives ,june #aj1 #bjae ,ms4 ,lee 7for herself1 ,ms4 ,bass1 ,mrs4 ,beatty1 ,mr4 ,carson of ,indiana1 ,mr4 ,cicilline1 ,mr4 ,conyers1 ,mr4 ,courtney1 ,mr4 ,crowley1 ,mrs4 ,davis of ,california1 ,mr4 ,de,saulnier1 ,mrs4 ,dingell1 ,mr4 ,ellison1 ,ms4 ,frankel of ,florida1 ,mr4 ,gallego1 ,ms4 ,hahn1 ,ms4 ,jackson ,lee1 ,mr4 ,johnson of ,georgia1 ,ms4 ,kuster1 ,mrs4 ,lowey1 ,ms4 ,mc,collum1 ,mr4 ,mc,nerney1 ,ms4 ,moore1 ,mr4 ,nadler1 ,mr4 ,norcross1 ,mr4 ,payne1 ,mr4 ,rangel1 ,mr4 ,rush1 ,ms4 ,schakowsky1 ,ms4 ,sewell of ,alabama1 ,mr4 ,scott of ,virginia1 ,ms4 ,slaughter1 ,ms4 ,speier1 ,mr4 ,takano1 ,mrs4 ,watson ,coleman1 ,ms4 ,wilson of ,florida1 ,mr4 ,vargas1 ,ms4 ,norton1 ,mrs4 ,torres1 ,mrs4 ,lawrence1 and ,mr4 ,mc,govern7 introduced the following bill2 which was referred to the ,committee on ,ways and ,means1 and in addition to the ,committees on ,house ,administration1 ,education and the ,workforce1 ,financial ,services1 ,agriculture1 ,transportation and ,infrastructure1 ,rules1 the ,budget1 ,oversight and ,government ,reform1 and the ,judiciary1 for a period to be subsequently determined by the ,speaker1 in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned ,a ,,bill ,to strengthen and expand proven anti-poverty programs and initiatives4 #a4 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,pathways ,out of ,poverty ,act of #bjae4 #b4 ,table of contents ,the table of contents for this ,act is as follows3 ,sec4 #a4 ,short title4 ,sec4 #b4 ,table of contents4 ,division ,a--,education ,title ,i--,strong ,start for ,america's ,children ,subtitle ,a--,access to ,voluntary ,prekindergarten for ,low- and ,moderate-,income ,families ,sec4 #aaa4 ,purposes4 ,sec4 #aab4 ,definitions4 ,sec4 #aac4 ,program authorization4 ,sec4 #aad4 ,allotments and reservations of funds4 ,sec4 #aae4 ,state eligibility criteria4 ,sec4 #aaf4 ,state applications4 ,sec4 #aag4 ,state use of funds4 ,sec4 #aah4 ,additional prekindergarten services4 ,sec4 #aai4 ,performance measures and targets4 ,sec4 #abj4 ,matching requirements4 ,sec4 #aba4 ,eligible local entity applications4 ,sec4 #abb4 ,required subgrant activities4 ,sec4 #abc4 ,report and evaluation4 ,sec4 #abd4 ,prohibition of required participation or use of funds for assessments4 ,sec4 #abe4 ,coordination with ,head ,start programs4 ,sec4 #abf4 ,technical assistance in program administration4 ,sec4 #abg4 ,authorization of appropriations4 ,subtitle ,b--,prekindergarten ,development ,grants ,sec4 #aea4 ,prekindergarten development grants4 ,title ,,ii--,restoring ,summer ,pell ,grants ,sec4 #bja4 ,federal ,pell ,grants4 ,title ,,iii--,restoring ,title ,,iv ,ability-to-,benefit ,eligibility ,sec4 #cja4 ,ability-to-benefit eligibility4 ,title ,,iv--,youth ,promise_/,federal ,coordination of ,local and ,tribal ,juvenile ,justice ,information and ,efforts ,sec4 #dja4 ,,promise ,advisory ,panel4 ,sec4 #djb4 ,geographic assessment of resource allocation4 ,title ,v--,promise ,grants ,sec4 #eja4 ,purposes4 ,sec4 #ejb4 ,definitions4 ,subtitle ,a--,,promise ,assessment and ,planning ,grants ,sec4 #eaj4 ,,promise ,assessment and ,planning grants authorized4 ,sec4 #eaa4 ,,promise ,coordinating ,councils4 ,sec4 #eab4 ,needs and strengths assessment4 ,sec4 #eac4 ,,promise ,plan components4 ,sec4 #ead4 ,authorization of appropriations4 ,subtitle ,b--,,promise ,implementation ,grants ,sec4 #ecj4 ,,promise ,implementation grants authorized4 ,sec4 #eca4 ,,promise ,implementation grant application requirements4 ,sec4 #ecb4 ,grant award guidelines4 ,sec4 #ecc4 ,reports4 ,sec4 #ecd4 ,authorization of appropriations4 ,subtitle ,c--,general ,,promise ,grant ,provisions ,sec4 #edj4 ,nonsupplanting clause4 ,sec4 #eda4 ,grant application review panel4 ,sec4 #edb4 ,evaluation of ,,promise grant programs4 ,division ,b--,housing ,title ,,vi--,common ,sense ,housing ,investment ,sec4 #fja4 ,congressional findings4 ,sec4 #fjb4 ,replacement of mortgage interest deduction with mortgage interest credit4 ,sec4 #fjc4 ,deduction allowed for interest and taxes relating to land for dwelling purposes owned or leased by cooperative housing corporations4 ,sec4 #fjd4 ,use of mortgage interest savings to increase low-income housing tax credit4 ,sec4 #fje4 ,use of mortgage interest savings for affordable housing programs4 ,title ,,vii--,low-,income ,housing ,tax ,credit for ,homeless ,youth ,sec4 #gja4 ,students who were homeless youths or homeless veterans permitted to occupy low-income housing units4 ,title ,,viii--,renters ,tax ,credit ,sec4 #hja4 ,renters tax credit4 ,division ,c--,nutrition ,title ,,ix--,improving ,temporary ,assistance to ,needy ,families ,program ,sec4 #ija4 ,references4 ,sec4 #ijb4 ,state plans required to address whether and how ,states will provide assistance to neediest geographic areas4 ,sec4 #ijc4 ,funding of the ,,tanf program4 ,sec4 #ijd4 ,work requirements4 ,sec4 #ije4 ,work rules4 ,sec4 #ijf4 ,prohibition on imposing limit of less than #fj months on duration of assistance4 ,sec4 #ijg4 ,response of ,,tanf program to economic recessions4 ,sec4 #ijh4 ,requirement that ,states use merit-based system in administration of ,,tanf programs4 ,sec4 #iji4 ,ban on using ,federal ,,tanf funds to replace ,state and local spending that does not meet the definition of qualified ,state expenditures4 ,sec4 #iaj4 ,,tanf assistance to meet basic family economic needs4 ,sec4 #iaa4 ,state plans and reports on child poverty4 ,sec4 #iab4 ,requirement that ,states adopt standards and procedures to address domestic and sexual violence among ,,tanf recipients4 ,sec4 #iac4 ,child care entitlement4 ,sec4 #iad4 ,child support enforcement4 ,sec4 #iae4 ,state option to extend eligibility for assistance to children through age #ba2 prohibition on considering financial aid tied to education of child in determining eligibility for1 or amount of assistance2 prohibition on imposing additional requirements based on educational enrollment of child4 ,sec4 #iaf4 ,elimination of certain other bars to ,,tanf assistance4 ,sec4 #iag4 ,effective date4 ,title ,x--,employment ,advancement1 ,retention1 and ,navigation ,act ,sec4 #ajaa4 ,focus on employment4 ,sec4 #ajab4 ,modification relating to the ,contingency ,fund4 ,sec4 #ajac4 ,training for in-demand jobs4 ,sec4 #ajad4 ,effective date4 ,title ,,xi--,restoring ,supplemental ,nutrition ,assistance ,programs funding cuts instituted in ,farm ,bill 7,heat-and-,eat7 ,sec4 #aaja4 ,restoration of standard utility allowances based on the receipt of energy assistance payments4 ,title ,,xii--,helping ,hungry ,students ,learn ,sec4 #abja4 ,findings4 ,sec4 #abjb4 ,school ,lunch ,program4 ,sec4 #abjc4 ,school ,breakfast ,program4 ,sec4 #abjd4 ,summer ,electronic ,benefits ,transfer for ,children program4 ,sec4 #abje4 ,weekends and holidays without hunger4 ,title ,,xiii--,food ,assistance to ,improve ,reintegration ,act ,sec4 #acja4 ,repeal of denial of benefits4 ,division ,d--,labor_/,job ,training ,title ,,xiv--,assistance for the ,unemployed and ,pathways ,back to ,work ,subtitle ,a--,supporting ,unemployed ,workers ,sec4 #adja4 ,short title4 ,part ,i--,extension of emergency unemployment compensation and certain extended benefits provisions1 and establishment of self-,employment assistance program ,sec4 #adaa4 ,extension of ,emergency ,unemployment ,compensation program4 ,sec4 #adab4 ,temporary extension of extended benefit provisions4 ,sec4 #adac4 ,additional extended unemployment benefits under the ,railroad ,unemployment ,insurance ,act4 ,part ,,ii--,reemployment ,,now program ,sec4 #adba4 ,establishment of ,reemployment ,,now program4 ,sec4 #adbb4 ,distribution of funds4 ,sec4 #adbc4 ,state plan4 ,sec4 #adbd4 ,bridge to ,work program4 ,sec4 #adbe4 ,wage insurance4 ,sec4 #adbf4 ,enhanced reemployment strategies4 ,sec4 #adbg4 ,self-employment programs4 ,sec4 #adbh4 ,additional innovative programs4 ,sec4 #adbi4 ,guidance and additional requirements4 ,sec4 #adcj4 ,report of information and evaluations to ,congress and the public4 ,sec4 #adca4 ,state4 ,part ,,iii--,short-,time compensation program ,sec4 #adda4 ,temporary financing of short-time compensation payments in ,states with programs in law4 ,sec4 #addb4 ,temporary financing of short-time compensation agreements4 ,sec4 #addc4 ,grants for short-time compensation programs4 ,sec4 #addd4 ,assistance and guidance in implementing programs4 ,sec4 #adde4 ,reports4 ,subtitle ,b--,long-,term unemployed hiring preferences ,sec4 #adea4 ,long-term unemployed workers work opportunity tax credits4 ,subtitle ,c--,pathways ,back to ,work ,sec4 #adfa4 ,short title4 ,sec4 #adfb4 ,authorization of appropriations4 ,sec4 #adfc4 ,availability of funds4 ,sec4 #adfd4 ,subsidized employment for unemployed1 low-income adults4 ,sec4 #adfe4 ,summer employment and year-round employment opportunities for low-income youth4 ,sec4 #adff4 ,work-based employment strategies of demonstrated effectiveness4 ,sec4 #adfg4 ,general requirements4 ,sec4 #adfh4 ,definitions4 ,subtitle ,d--,prohibition of discrimination in employment on the basis of an individual's status as unemployed ,sec4 #adga4 ,short title4 ,sec4 #adgb4 ,findings and purpose4 ,sec4 #adgc4 ,definitions4 ,sec4 #adgd4 ,prohibited acts4 ,sec4 #adge4 ,enforcement4 ,sec4 #adgf4 ,federal and ,state immunity4 ,sec4 #adgg4 ,relationship to other laws4 ,sec4 #adgh4 ,severability4 ,sec4 #adgi4 ,effective date4 ,title ,,xv--,living ,american ,wage ,sec4 #aeja4 ,findings2 sense of ,congress4 ,sec4 #aejb4 ,minimum wage4 ,division ,e--,anti-poverty ,tax ,provision ,title ,,xvi--,child ,tax ,credit ,permanency ,sec4 #afja4 ,modifications of the child tax credit4 ,title ,,xvii--,earned ,income ,tax ,credit ,sec4 #agja4 ,expansion of ,earned ,income ,credit4 ,title ,,xviii--,child ,care ,access and ,refundability ,expansion ,act ,sec4 #ahja4 ,credit for dependent care expenses4 ,division ,f--,miscellaneous ,title ,,xix--,poverty ,impact ,trigger ,sec4 #aija4 ,certain poverty impact legislation subject to point of order4 ,sec4 #aijb4 ,congressional ,budget ,office ,poverty ,impact ,division4 ,sec4 #aijc4 ,exercise of rulemaking powers4 ,sec4 #aijd4 ,effective date4 ,title ,,xx--,half in ,ten ,act to ,create a ,national ,strategy to ,reduce ,poverty ,sec4 #bjja4 ,findings4 ,sec4 #bjjb4 ,definitions4 ,sec4 #bjjc4 ,establishment of the ,federal ,interagency ,working ,group on ,reducing ,poverty4 ,sec4 #bjjd4 ,appointment and responsibilities of the ,director4 ,sec4 #bjje4 ,consultation4 ,sec4 #bjjf4 ,reports to ,congress and the public4 ,a ,education ,i ,strong ,start for ,america's ,children ,a ,access to ,voluntary ,prekindergarten for ,low- and ,moderate-,income ,families #aaa4 ,purposes ,the purposes of this subtitle are to-- 7#a7 establish a ,federal-,state partnership to provide access to high-quality public prekindergarten programs for all children from low-income and moderate-income families to ensure that they enter kindergarten prepared for success2 7#b7 broaden participation in such programs to include children from additional middle-class families2 and 7#c7 promote access to high-quality kindergarten1 and high-quality early childhood education programs and settings for children4 #aab4 ,definitions ,in this subtitle3 7#a7 ,child with a disability ,the term child with a disability has the meaning given the term in section #fjb of the ,individuals with ,disabilities ,education ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #adja74 7#b7 ,comprehensive early learning assessment system ,the term comprehensive early learning assessment system-- 7,a7 means a coordinated and comprehensive system of multiple assessments1 each of which is valid and reliable for its specified purpose and for the population with which it will be used1 that-- 7i7 organizes information about the process and context of young children's learning and development to help early childhood educators make informed instructional and programmatic decisions2 and 7ii7 conforms to the recommendations of the ,national ,research ,council reports on early childhood2 and 7,b7 includes1 at a minimum-- 7i7 child screening measures2 7ii7 child formative assessments2 7iii7 measures of environmental quality2 and 7iv7 measures of the quality of adult-child interactions4 7#c7 ,dual language learner ,the term dual language learner means an individual who is limited ,english proficient4 7#d7 ,early childhood education program ,the term early childhood education program has the meaning given the term under section #ajc of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajjc74 7#e7 ,elementary school ,the term elementary school has the meaning given the term in section #iaja of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ghja74 7#f7 ,eligibility determination date ,the term eligibility determination date means the date used to determine eligibility for public elementary school in the community in which the eligible local entity involved is located4 7#g7 ,eligible local entity ,the term eligible local entity means-- 7,a7 a local educational agency1 including-- 7i7 a charter school or a charter management organization that acts as a local educational agency2 or 7ii7 an educational service agency in partnership with a local educational agency2 7,b7 an entity that carries out an early childhood education program2 or 7,c7 a consortium of entities described in subparagraph 7,a7 or 7,b74 7#h7 ,full-day ,the term full-day means a day that is-- 7,a7 equivalent to a full school day at the public elementary schools in a ,state2 and 7,b7 not less than #e hours a day4 7#i7 ,high-quality prekindergarten program ,the term high-quality prekindergarten program means a prekindergarten program supported by an eligible local entity that includes1 at a minimum1 the following elements based on nationally recognized standards3 7,a7 ,serves children who-- 7i7 are age #d or children who are age #c or #d1 by the eligibility determination date 7including children who turn age #e while attending the program72 or 7ii7 have attained the legal age for ,state-funded prekindergarten4 7,b7 ,requires high qualifications for staff1 including that teachers meet the requirements of #a of the following clauses3 7i7 ,the teacher has a bachelor's degree in early childhood education or a related field with coursework that demonstrates competence in early childhood education4 7ii7 ,the teacher-- 7,i7 has a bachelor's degree in any field2 7,,ii7 has demonstrated knowledge of early childhood education by passing a ,state-approved assessment in early childhood education2 7,,iii7 while employed as a teacher in the prekindergarten program1 is engaged in on-going professional development in early childhood education for not less than #b years2 and 7,,iv7 not more than #c years after starting employment as a teacher in the prekindergarten program1 enrolls in and completes a ,state-approved educator preparation program in which the teacher receives training and support in early childhood education4 7iii7 ,the teacher has a bachelor's degree with a credential1 license1 or endorsement that demonstrates competence in early childhood education4 7,c7 ,maintains an evidence-based maximum class size4 7,d7 ,maintains an evidence-based child to instructional staff ratio4 7,e7 ,offers a full-day program4 7,f7 ,provides developmentally appropriate1 evidence-based curricula and learning environments that are aligned with the ,state's early learning and development standards described in section #aae7a74 7,g7 ,offers instructional staff salaries comparable to kindergarten through grade #ab teaching staff4 7,h7 ,provides for ongoing monitoring and program evaluation to ensure continuous improvement4 7,i7 ,offers accessible comprehensive services for children that include1 at a minimum-- 7i7 screenings for vision1 dental1 health 7including mental health71 and development and referrals1 and assistance obtaining services1 when appropriate2 7ii7 family engagement opportunities that take into account home language1 such as parent conferences 7including parent input about their child's development7 and support services1 such as parent education2 7iii7 nutrition services1 including nutritious meals and snack options aligned with requirements set by the most recent ,child and ,adult ,care ,food ,program guidelines promulgated by the ,department of ,agriculture as well as regular1 age-appropriate1 nutrition education for children and their families2 7iv7 programs coordinated with local educational agencies and entities providing programs authorized under section #fai and part ,c of the ,individuals with ,disabilities ,education ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #adai and #adca et seq472 7v7 physical activity programs aligned with evidence-based guidelines1 such as those recommended by the ,institute of ,medicine1 and which take into account and accommodate children with disabilities2 7vi7 additional support services1 as appropriate1 based on the findings of the needs analysis as described in section #abj2 and 7vii7 on-site coordination1 to the maximum extent feasible4 7,j7 ,provides high-quality professional development for all staff1 including regular in-classroom observation for teachers and teacher assistants by individuals trained in such observation4 7,k7 ,meets the education performance standards in effect under section #fda;,a7a77#a77;,b7 of the ,head ,start ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ihcf;a7a77#a77;,b774 7,l7 ,maintains evidence-based health and safety standards4 7#aj7 ,governor ,the term ,governor means the chief executive officer of a ,state4 7#aa7 ,homeless child ,the term homeless child means a child or youth described in section #gbe7b7 of the ,mc,kinney-,vento ,homeless ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aadcd;a7#b774 7#ab7 ,institution of higher education ,the term institution of higher education has the meaning given the term in section #ajb of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajjb74 7#ac7 ,indian tribe2 ,tribal organization ,the terms ,indian tribe and tribal organization have the meanings given the terms in #feh,p of the ,child ,care and ,development ,block ,grant of #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ihehn74 7#ad7 ,limited ,english proficient ,the term limited ,english proficient has the meaning given the term in section #fcg of the ,head ,start ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ihcb74 7#ae7 ,local educational agency2 ,state educational agency2 educational service agency ,the terms local educational agency1 ,state educational agency1 and educational service agency have the meanings given the terms in section #iaja of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ghja74 7#af7 ,migratory child ,the term migratory child has the meaning given the term in section #acji of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcii74 7#ag7 ,outlying area ,the term outlying area means each of the ,united ,states ,virgin ,islands1 ,guam1 ,american ,samoa1 the ,commonwealth of the ,northern ,mariana ,islands1 and the ,republic of ,palau4 7#ah7 ,poverty line ,the term poverty line means the official poverty line 7as defined by the ,office of ,management and ,budget7-- 7,a7 adjusted to reflect the percentage change in the ,consumer ,price ,index for ,all ,urban ,consumers published by the ,bureau of ,labor ,statistics of the ,department of ,labor for the most recent #ab-month period or other interval for which the data are available2 and 7,b7 applicable to a family of the size involved4 7#ai7 ,secondary school ,the term secondary school has the meaning given the term in section #iaja of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ghja74 7#bj7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,education4 7#ba7 ,state ,except as otherwise provided in this subtitle1 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#bb7 ,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 established under section #fdb;,b7b7 of the ,head ,start ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ihcg;b7b774 #aac4 ,program authorization ,from amounts made available to carry out this subtitle1 the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services1 shall award grants to ,states to implement high-quality prekindergarten programs1 consistent with the purposes of this subtitle described in section #aaa4 ,for each fiscal year1 the funds provided under a grant by a ,state shall equal the allotment determined for the ,state under section #aad4 #aad4 ,allotments and reservations of funds 7a7 ,reservation ,from the amount made available each fiscal year to carry out this subtitle1 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 reserve not less than #a percent and not more than #b percent for payments to ,indian tribes and tribal organizations2 7#b7 reserve of #a percent for the outlying areas to be distributed among the outlying areas on the basis of their relative need1 as determined by the ,secretary in accordance with the purposes of this subtitle2 7#c7 reserve of #a percent for eligible local entities that serve children in families who are engaged in migrant or seasonal agricultural labor2 and 7#d7 reserve not more than #a percent or #cj1jjj1jjj1 whichever amount is less1 for national activities1 including administration1 technical assistance1 and evaluation4 7b7 ,allotments 7#a7 ,in general ,from the amount made available each fiscal year to carry out this subtitle and not reserved under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall make allotments to ,states in accordance with paragraph 7#b7 that have submitted an approved application4 7#b7 ,allotment amount 7,a7 ,in general ,subject to subparagraph 7,b71 the ,secretary shall allot the amount made available under paragraph 7#a7 for a fiscal year among the ,states in proportion to the number of children who are age #d who reside within the ,state and are from families with incomes at or below #bjj percent of the poverty line for the most recent year for which satisfactory data are available1 compared to the number of such children who reside in all such ,states for that fiscal year4 7,b7 ,minimum allotment amount ,no ,state receiving an allotment under subparagraph 7,a7 may receive less than of #a percent of the total amount allotted under such subparagraph4 7#c7 ,reallotment and carry over 7,a7 ,in general ,if one or more ,states do not receive an allotment under this subsection for any fiscal year1 the ,secretary may use the amount of the allotment for that ,state or ,states1 in such amounts as the ,secretary determines appropriate1 for either or both of the following3 7i7 ,to increase the allotments of ,states with approved applications for the fiscal year1 consistent with subparagraph 7,b74 7ii7 ,to carry over the funds to the next fiscal year4 7,b7 ,reallotment ,in increasing allotments under subparagraph 7,a77i71 the ,secretary shall allot to each ,state with an approved application an amount that bears the same relationship to the total amount to be allotted under subparagraph 7,a77i71 as the amount the ,state received under paragraph 7#b7 for that fiscal year bears to the amount that all ,states received under paragraph 7#b7 for that fiscal year4 7#d7 ,state ,for purposes of this subsection1 the term ,state means each of the #ej ,states1 the ,district of ,columbia1 and the ,commonwealth of ,puerto ,rico4 7c7 ,flexibility ,the ,secretary may make minimal adjustments to allotments under this subsection1 which shall neither lead to a significant increase or decrease in a ,state's allotment determined under subsection 7b71 based on a set of factors1 such as the level of program participation and the estimated cost of the activities specified in the ,state plan under section #aaf7;a77#b74 #aae4 ,state eligibility criteria ,a ,state is eligible to receive a grant under this subtitle if the ,state demonstrates to the ,secretary that the ,state-- 7#a7 has established or will establish early learning and development standards that describe what children from birth to kindergarten entry should know and be able to do1 are universally designed and developmentally1 culturally1 and linguistically appropriate1 are aligned with the ,state's challenging academic content standards and challenging student academic achievement standards1 as adopted under section #aaaa7;b77#a7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcaa7;b77#a771 and cover the essential domains of school readiness1 which address-- 7,a7 physical well-being and motor development2 7,b7 social and emotional development2 7,c7 approaches to learning1 including creative arts expression2 7,d7 developmentally appropriate oral and written language and literacy development2 and 7,e7 cognition and general knowledge1 including early mathematics and early scientific development2 7#b7 has the ability or will develop the ability to link prekindergarten data with its elementary school and secondary school data for the purpose of collecting longitudinal information for all children participating in the ,state's high-quality prekindergarten program and any other federally funded early childhood program that will remain with the child through the child's public education through grade #ab2 7#c7 offers ,state-funded kindergarten for children who are eligible children for that service in the ,state2 and 7#d7 has established a ,state ,advisory ,council on ,early ,childhood ,education and ,care4 #aaf4 ,state applications 7a7 ,in general ,to receive a grant under this subtitle1 the ,governor of a ,state1 in consultation with the ,indian tribes and tribal organizations in the ,state1 if any1 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-- 7#a7 an assurance that the ,state-- 7,a7 will coordinate with and continue to participate in the programs authorized under section #fai and part ,c of the ,individuals with ,disabilities ,education ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #adai and #adca et seq471 the ,child ,care and ,development ,block ,grant ,act of #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #iheh et seq471 and the maternal1 infant1 and early childhood home visiting programs funded under section #eaa of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #gaa7 for the duration of the grant2 7,b7 will designate a ,state-level entity 7such as an agency or joint interagency office71 selected by the ,governor1 for the administration of the grant1 which shall coordinate and consult with the ,state educational agency if the entity is not the ,state educational agency2 and 7,c7 will establish1 or certify the existence of1 program standards for all ,state prekindergarten programs consistent with the definition of a high-quality prekindergarten program under section #aab2 7#b7 a description of the ,state's plan to-- 7,a7 use funds received under this subtitle and the ,state's matching funds to provide high-quality prekindergarten programs1 in accordance with section #aag7;d71 with open enrollment for all children in the ,state who-- 7i7 are described in section #aab7i77;,a72 and 7ii7 are from families with incomes at or below #bjj percent of the poverty line2 7,b7 develop or enhance a system for monitoring eligible local entities that are receiving funds under this subtitle for compliance with quality standards developed by the ,state and to provide program improvement support1 which may be accomplished through the use of a ,state-developed system for quality rating and improvement2 7,c7 if applicable1 expand participation in the ,state's high-quality prekindergarten programs to children from families with incomes above #bjj percent of the poverty line2 7,d7 carry out the ,state's comprehensive early learning assessment system1 or how the ,state plans to develop such a system1 ensuring that any assessments are culturally1 developmentally1 and age-appropriate and consistent with the recommendations from the study on ,developmental ,outcomes and ,assessments for ,young ,children by the ,national ,academy of ,sciences1 consistent with section #fdi7;j7 of the ,head ,start ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ihdd72 7,e7 develop1 implement1 and make publicly available the performance measures and targets described in section #aai2 7,f7 increase the number of teachers with bachelor's degrees in early childhood education1 or with bachelor's degrees in another closely related field and specialized training in early childhood education1 including how institutions of higher education will support increasing the number of teachers with such degrees and training1 including through the use of assessments of prior learning1 knowledge1 and skills to facilitate and expedite attainment of such degrees2 7,g7 coordinate and integrate the activities funded under this subtitle with ,federal1 ,state1 and local services and programs that support early childhood education and care1 including programs supported under this subtitle1 the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcja et seq471 the ,individuals with ,disabilities ,education ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #adjj et seq471 the ,head ,start ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ihca et seq471 the ,community ,services ,block ,grant ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #iija et seq471 the ,child ,care and ,development ,block ,grant ,act of #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #iheh et seq471 the temporary assistance for needy families program under part ,a of title ,,iv of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fja et seq471 the ,state incentive grant program under section #adjjf of the ,american ,recovery and ,reinvestment ,act of #bjji 7,public ,law #aaa-e71 federally funded early literacy programs1 the maternal1 infant1 and early childhood home visiting programs funded under section #eaa of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #gaa71 health improvements to child care funded under title ,,xix of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acif et seq471 the program under subtitle ,b of title ,,vii of the ,mc,kinney-,vento ,homeless ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aadca et seq471 the ,investing ,in ,innovation program under section #adjjg of the ,american ,recovery and ,reinvestment ,act of #bjji 7,public ,law #aaa-e71 programs authorized under part ,e of title ,,iv of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fgj et seq471 the ,fostering ,connections to ,success and ,increasing ,adoptions ,act of #bjjh 7,public ,law #aaj-cea71 and any other ,federal1 ,state1 or local early childhood education programs used in the ,state2 7,h7 award subgrants to eligible local entities1 and in awarding such subgrants1 facilitate a delivery system of high-quality prekindergarten programs that includes diverse providers1 such as providers in community-based1 public school1 and private settings1 and consider the system's impact on options for families2 7,i7 in the case of a ,state that does not have a funding mechanism for subgranting funds to implement high-quality prekindergarten1 use objective criteria in awarding subgrants to eligible local entities that will implement high-quality prekindergarten programs1 including actions the ,state will take to ensure that eligible local entities will coordinate with local educational agencies or other early learning providers1 as appropriate1 to carry out activities to provide children served under this subtitle with a successful transition from preschool into kindergarten1 which activities shall include-- 7i7 aligning curricular objectives and instruction2 7ii7 providing staff professional development1 including opportunities for joint-professional development on early learning and kindergarten through grade #c standards1 assessments1 and curricula2 7iii7 coordinating family engagement and support services2 and 7iv7 encouraging the shared use of facilities and transportation1 as appropriate2 7,j7 use the ,state early learning and development standards described in section #aae7a7 to address the needs of dual language learners1 including by incorporating benchmarks related to ,english language development2 7,k7 identify barriers1 and propose solutions to overcome such barriers1 which may include seeking assistance under section #abf1 in the ,state to effectively use and integrate ,federal1 ,state1 and local public funds and private funds for early childhood education that are available to the ,state on the date on which the application is submitted2 7,l7 support articulation agreements 7as defined in section #dhf;,a of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajic;a77 between public #b-year and public #d-year institutions of higher education in the ,state for early childhood teacher preparation programs and related fields2 7,m7 ensure that the higher education programs in the ,state have the capacity to prepare a workforce to provide high-quality prekindergarten programs2 7,n7 support workforce development1 including ,state and local policies that support prekindergarten instructional staff's ability to earn a degree1 certification1 or other specializations or qualifications1 including policies on leave1 substitutes1 and child care services1 including non-traditional hour child care2 7,o7 hold eligible local entities accountable for use of funds2 7,p7 ensure that the ,state's early learning and development standards are integrated into the instructional and programmatic practices of high-quality prekindergarten programs and related programs and services1 such as those provided to children under section #fai and part ,c of the ,individuals with ,disabilities ,education ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #adai and #adca et seq472 7,q7 increase the number of children in the ,state who are enrolled in high-quality kindergarten programs and carry out a strategy to implement such a plan2 7,r7 coordinate the ,state's activities supported by grants under this subtitle with activities in ,state plans required under the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcja et seq471 the ,individuals with ,disabilities ,education ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #adjj et seq471 the ,head ,start ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ihca et seq471 the ,child ,care and ,development ,block ,grant ,act of #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #iheh et seq471 and the ,adult ,education and ,family ,literacy ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ibja et seq472 7,s7 encourage eligible local entities to coordinate with community-based learning resources1 such as libraries1 arts and arts education programs1 appropriate media programs1 family literacy programs1 public parks and recreation programs1 museums1 nutrition education programs1 and programs supported by the ,corporation for ,national and ,community ,service2 7,t7 work with eligible local entities1 in consultation with elementary school principals1 to ensure that high-quality prekindergarten programs have sufficient facilities to meet the needs of children eligible for prekindergarten2 7,u7 support local early childhood coordinating entities1 such as local early childhood councils1 if applicable1 and help such entities to coordinate early childhood education programs with high-quality prekindergarten programs to ensure effective and efficient delivery of early childhood education program services2 7,v7 ensure that the provision of high-quality prekindergarten programs will not lead to a diminution of services for infants and toddlers or disrupt the care of infants and toddlers in the geographic area served by the eligible local entity1 which may include demonstrating that the ,state will direct funds to provide high-quality early childhood education and care to infants and toddlers in accordance with section #aag7;d72 and 7,w7 ensure that all high-quality prekindergarten programs the ,state supports under this ,act will conduct criminal history background checks that meet the requirements of subsection 7b7 on employees and applicants for employment with direct access to children2 and 7#c7 an inventory of the ,state's higher education programs that prepare individuals for work in a high-quality prekindergarten program1 including-- 7,a7 certification programs2 7,b7 associate degree programs2 7,c7 baccalaureate degree programs2 7,d7 master's degree programs2 and 7,e7 other programs that lead to a specialization in early childhood education1 or a related field4 7b7 ,criminal history background checks 7#a7 ,in general ,the criminal history background checks required under subsection 7a77#b77,z7 shall include-- 7,a7 a search of the ,state criminal registry or repository in the ,state in which the employee resides and previously resided2 7,b7 a search of the ,state-based child abuse and neglect registries and databases in the ,state in which the employee resides and previously resided2 7,c7 a ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation fingerprint check using the ,integrated ,automated ,fingerprint ,identification ,system2 and 7,d7 a search of the ,national ,sex ,offender ,registry established under section #aai of the ,adam ,walsh ,child ,protection and ,safety ,act of #bjjf 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afiai74 7#b7 ,prohibition of employment ,to be eligible to receive a grant under this subtitle1 a ,state shall prohibit an individual with direct access to children from employment with a program supported with grant funds under this subtitle if the individual has been convicted of a violent felony or any violent or sexual crime against a minor1 as defined by the ,state4 7#c7 ,updated checks ,to be eligible to receive a grant under this subtitle1 each criminal history background check conducted on an employee as required under subsection 7a77#b77,z7 shall be periodically repeated or updated in accordance with ,state law4 7#d7 ,appeal process ,to be eligible to receive a grant under this subtitle1 a ,state shall provide an individual with a timely process by which to-- 7,a7 appeal the results of a criminal history background check conducted under this section to challenge the accuracy or completeness of the information produced by such background check2 and 7,b7 seek appropriate relief for any final employment decision based on materially inaccurate or incomplete information produced by such background check4 7c7 ,development of application ,in developing an application for a grant under this subtitle1 a ,state shall consult with the ,state ,advisory ,council on ,early ,childhood ,education and ,care and incorporate such ,council's recommendations1 where applicable4 7d7 ,construction ,nothing in this section shall be construed to alter or otherwise affect the rights1 remedies1 and procedures afforded school employees1 local educational agency employees1 and the employees of early childhood education programs 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 #aag4 ,state use of funds 7a7 ,reservation for quality improvement activities 7#a7 ,in general ,a ,state that receives a grant under this subtitle may reserve for1 not more than the first #d years such ,state receives such a grant1 not more than #bj percent of the grant funds for quality improvement activities if such activities support the elements of high-quality prekindergarten programs4 ,such quality improvement activities may include supporting teachers and principals in a ,state's high-quality prekindergarten program1 licensed or regulated child care1 or ,head ,start programs to enable such teachers to earn a baccalaureate degree in early childhood education1 or closely related field1 through activities which may include-- 7,a7 expanding or establishing scholarships1 counseling1 and compensation initiatives to cover the cost of tuition1 fees1 materials1 transportation1 and release time for such teachers2 and 7,b7 providing ongoing professional development opportunities1 including regular in-classroom observation by individuals trained in such observation1 for such teachers1 principals1 and teachers assistants to enable such teachers1 principals1 and teachers assistants to carry out the elements of high-quality prekindergarten programs1 which may include activities that address-- 7i7 promoting children's development across the essential domains of early learning and development2 7ii7 developmentally appropriate teacher-child interaction2 7iii7 effective family engagement2 7iv7 providing culturally competent instruction2 7v7 working with a diversity of children and families1 including children with special needs and dual language learners2 7vi7 childhood nutrition and physical education programs2 and 7vii7 supporting the implementation of evidence-based curricula4 7#b7 ,not subject to matching ,the amount reserved under paragraph 7#a7 shall not be subject to the matching requirements under section #abj4 7#c7 ,coordination ,a ,state that reserves an amount under paragraph 7#a7 shall coordinate the use of such amount with activities funded under section #feh;,g of the ,child ,care and ,development ,block ,grant ,act of #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #iheh;e7 and the ,head ,start ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ihca et seq474 7#d7 ,construction ,a ,state may not use funds reserved under this subsection to meet the requirement described in section #aab7i77;,g74 7b7 ,subgrants for high-,quality prekindergarten programs ,a ,state that receives a grant under this subtitle shall award subgrants of sufficient size to eligible local entities to enable such eligible local entities to implement high-quality prekindergarten programs for children who-- 7#a7 are described in section #aab7i77;,a72 7#b7 reside within the ,state2 and 7#c7 are from families with incomes at or below #bjj percent of the poverty line4 7c7 ,administration ,a ,state that receives a grant under this subtitle may reserve not more than #a percent of the grant funds for administration of the grant1 and may use part of that reservation for the maintenance of the ,state ,advisory ,council on ,early ,childhood ,education and ,care4 7d7 ,early childhood education and care programs for infants and toddlers 7#a7 ,use of allotment for infants and toddlers ,an eligible ,state may apply to use1 and the appropriate ,secretary may grant permission for the ,state to use1 not more than #ae percent of the funds made available through a grant received under this subtitle to award subgrants to early childhood education programs to provide1 consistent with the ,state's early learning and development guidelines for infants and toddlers1 high-quality early childhood education and care to infants and toddlers who reside within the ,state and are from families with incomes at or below #bjj percent of the poverty line4 7#b7 ,application ,to be eligible to use the grant funds as described in paragraph 7#a71 the ,state shall submit an application to the appropriate ,secretary at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,secretary may require4 ,such application shall1 at a minimum1 include a description of how the ,state will-- 7,a7 designate a lead agency which shall administer such funds2 7,b7 ensure that such lead agency1 in coordination with the ,state's ,advisory ,council on ,early ,childhood ,education and ,care1 will collaborate with other agencies in administering programs supported under this subsection for infants and toddlers in order to obtain input about the appropriate use of such funds and ensure coordination with programs for infants and toddlers funded under the ,child ,care and ,development ,block ,grant ,act of #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #iheh et seq471 the ,head ,start ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ihca et seq47 7including any ,early ,learning ,quality ,partnerships established in the ,state under section #fde;,b of the ,head ,start ,act1 as added by section #bjb71 the ,race to the ,top and ,early ,learning ,challenge program under section #adjjf of ,public ,law #aaa-e 7#abc ,stat4 #bhc71 the maternal1 infant1 and early childhood home visiting programs funded under section #eaa of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #gaa71 and part ,c of the ,individuals with ,disabilities ,education ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #adca et seq472 7,c7 ensure that infants and toddlers who benefit from amounts made available under this subsection will transition to and have the opportunity to participate in a high-quality prekindergarten program supported under this subtitle2 7,d7 in awarding subgrants1 give preference to early childhood education programs that have a plan to increase services to children with special needs1 including children with developmental delays or disabilities1 children who are dual language learners1 homeless children1 children who are in foster care1 children of migrant families1 children eligible for free or reduced-price lunch under the ,richard ,b4 ,russell ,national ,school ,lunch ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agea et seq471 or children in the child welfare system2 and 7,e7 give priority to activities carried out under this subsection that will increase access to high-quality early childhood education programs for infants and toddlers in local areas with significant concentrations of low-income families that do not currently benefit from such programs4 7#c7 ,eligible providers ,a ,state may use the grant funds as described in paragraph 7#a7 to serve infants and toddlers only by working with early childhood education program providers that-- 7,a7 offer full-day1 full-year care1 or otherwise meet the needs of working families2 and 7,b7 meet high-quality standards1 such as-- 7i7 ,early ,head ,start program performance standards under the ,head ,start ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ihca et seq472 or 7ii7 high quality1 demonstrated1 valid1 and reliable program standards that have been established through a national entity that accredits early childhood education programs4 7#d7 ,federal administration 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,education shall bear responsibility for obligating and disbursing funds to support activities under this subsection and ensuring compliance with applicable laws and administrative requirements1 subject to paragraph 7#c74 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 ,the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services shall be responsible for any final approval of a ,state's application under this subsection that addresses the use of funds designated for services to infants and toddlers4 7,c7 ,appropriate secretary ,in this subsection1 the term appropriate ,secretary used with respect to a function1 means the ,secretary designated for that function under the interagency agreement4 #aah4 ,additional prekindergarten services 7a7 ,prekindergarten for #c-,year-,olds ,each ,state that certifies to the ,secretary that the ,state provides universally available1 voluntary1 high-quality prekindergarten programs for #d-year-old children who reside within the ,state and are from families with incomes at or below #bjj percent of the poverty line may use the ,state's allocation under section #aad7;b7 to provide high-quality prekindergarten programs for #c-year-old children who reside within the ,state and are from families with incomes at or below #bjj percent of the poverty line4 7b7 ,subgrants ,in each ,state that has a city1 county1 or local educational agency that provides universally available high-quality prekindergarten programs for #d-year-old children who reside within the ,state and are from families with incomes at or below #bjj percent of the poverty line the ,state may use amounts from the ,state's allocation under section #aad7;b7 to award subgrants to eligible local entities to enable such eligible local entities to provide high-quality prekindergarten programs for #c-year-old children who are from families with incomes at or below #bjj percent of the poverty line and who reside in such city1 county or local educational agency4 #aai4 ,performance measures and targets 7a7 ,in general ,a ,state that receives a grant under this subtitle shall develop1 implement1 and make publicly available the performance measures and targets for the activities carried out with grant funds4 ,such measures shall1 at a minimum1 track the ,state's progress in-- 7#a7 increasing school readiness across all domains for all categories of children1 as described in section #abc7;b77#g71 including children with disabilities and dual language learners2 7#b7 narrowing school readiness gaps between minority and nonminority children1 and low-income children and more advantaged children1 in preparation for kindergarten entry2 7#c7 decreasing placement for children in elementary school in special education programs and services as described in part ,b of the ,individuals with ,disabilities ,education ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #adaa et seq472 7#d7 increasing the number of programs meeting the criteria for high-quality prekindergarten programs1 as defined by the ,state and in accordance with section #aab2 7#e7 decreasing the need for grade-to-grade retention in elementary school2 7#f7 if applicable1 ensuring that high-quality prekindergarten programs do not experience instances of chronic absence among the children who participate in such programs2 7#g7 increasing the number and percentage of low-income children in high-quality early childhood education programs that receive financial support through funds provided under this subtitle2 and 7#h7 providing high-quality nutrition services1 nutrition education1 physical activity1 and obesity prevention programs4 7b7 ,prohibition of misdiagnosis practices ,a ,state shall not1 in order to meet the performance measures and targets described in subsection 7a71 engage in practices or policies that will lead to the misdiagnosis or under-diagnosis of disabilities or developmental delays among children who are served through programs supported under this subtitle4 #abj4 ,matching requirements 7a7 ,matching funds 7#a7 ,in general ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 a ,state that receives a grant under this subtitle shall provide matching funds from non-,federal sources1 as described in subsection 7c71 in an amount equal to-- 7,a7 #aj percent of the ,federal funds provided under the grant in the first year of grant administration2 7,b7 #aj percent of the ,federal funds provided under the grant in the second year of grant administration2 7,c7 #bj percent of the ,federal funds provided under the grant in the third year of grant administration2 7,d7 #cj percent of the ,federal funds provided under the grant in the fourth year of grant administration2 7,e7 #dj percent of the ,federal funds provided under the grant in the fifth year of grant administration2 7,f7 #ej percent of the ,federal funds provided under the grant in the sixth year of grant administration2 7,g7 #ge percent of the ,federal funds provided under the grant in the seventh year of grant administration2 and 7,h7 #ajj percent of the ,federal funds provided under the grant in the eighth and following years of grant administration4 7#b7 ,reduced match rate ,a ,state that meets the requirements under subsection 7b7 may provide matching funds from non-,federal sources at a reduced rate4 ,the full reduced matching funds rate shall be in an amount equal to-- 7,a7 #e percent of the ,federal funds provided under the grant in the first year of grant administration2 7,b7 #e percent of the ,federal funds provided under the grant in the second year of grant administration2 7,c7 #aj percent of the ,federal funds provided under the grant in the third year of grant administration2 7,d7 #bj percent of the ,federal funds provided under the grant in the fourth year of grant administration2 7,e7 #cj percent of the ,federal funds provided under the grant in the fifth year of grant administration2 7,f7 #dj percent of the ,federal funds provided under the grant in the sixth year of grant administration2 7,g7 #ej percent of the ,federal funds provided under the grant in the seventh year of grant administration2 7,h7 #ge percent of the ,federal funds provided under the grant in the eighth year of grant administration2 and 7,i7 #ajj percent of the ,federal funds provided under the grant in the ninth and following years of the grant administration4 7b7 ,reduced match rate eligibility ,a ,state that receives a grant under this subtitle may provide matching funds from non-,federal sources at the full reduced rate under subsection 7a77#b7 if the ,state-- 7#a7 7,a7 offers enrollment in high-quality prekindergarten programs to not less than half of children in the ,state who are-- 7i7 age #d on the eligibility determination date2 and 7ii7 from families with incomes at or below #bjj percent of the poverty line2 and 7,b7 has a plan for continuing to expand access to high-quality prekindergarten programs for such children in the ,state2 and 7#b7 has a plan to expand access to high-quality prekindergarten programs to children from moderate income families whose income exceeds #bjj percent of the poverty line4 7c7 ,non-,federal resources 7#a7 ,in cash ,a ,state shall provide the matching funds under this section in cash4 7#b7 ,funds to be considered as matching funds ,a ,state may include1 as part of the ,state's matching funds under this section1 not more than #aj percent of the amount of ,state funds designated for ,state prekindergarten programs or to supplement ,head ,start programs under the ,head ,start ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ihca et seq47 as of the date of enactment of this ,act1 but may not include any funds that are attributed as matching funds1 as part of a non-,federal share1 or as a maintenance of effort requirement1 for any other ,federal program4 7d7 ,maintenance of effort 7#a7 ,in general ,if a ,state reduces its combined fiscal effort per student or the aggregate expenditures within the ,state to support early childhood education programs for any fiscal year that a ,state receives a grant authorized under this subtitle relative to the previous fiscal year1 the ,secretary shall reduce support for such ,state under this subtitle by the same amount as the decline in ,state and local effort for such fiscal year4 7#b7 ,waiver ,the ,secretary may waive the requirements of paragraph 7#a7 if-- 7,a7 the ,secretary determines that a waiver would be appropriate due to a precipitous decline in the financial resources of a ,state as a result of unforeseen economic hardship or a natural disaster that has necessitated across-the-board reductions in ,state services1 including early childhood education programs2 or 7,b7 due to the circumstances of a ,state requiring reductions in specific programs1 including early childhood education1 if the ,state presents to the ,secretary a justification and demonstration why other programs could not be reduced and how early childhood programs in the ,state will not be disproportionately harmed by such ,state action4 7e7 ,supplement not supplant ,grant funds received under this title shall be used to supplement and not supplant other ,federal1 ,state1 and local public funds expended on public prekindergarten programs in the ,state4 #aba4 ,eligible local entity applications 7a7 ,in general ,an eligible local entity desiring to receive a subgrant under section #aag7;b7 shall submit an application to the ,state1 at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,state may reasonably require4 7b7 ,contents ,each application submitted under subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,parent and family engagement ,a description of how the eligible local entity plans to engage the parents and families of the children such entity serves and ensure that parents and families of eligible children are aware of the services provided by the eligible local entity1 which shall include a plan to-- 7,a7 carry out meaningful parent and family engagement1 through the implementation and replication of evidence-based or promising practices and strategies1 which shall be coordinated with parent and family engagement strategies supported under the ,individuals with ,disabilities ,education ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #adjj et seq47 and part ,a of title ,i and title ,v of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcaa et seq4 and #gbja et seq471 if applicable1 to-- 7i7 provide parents and family members with the skills and opportunities necessary to become full partners in their children's education1 particularly the families of dual language learners and children with disabilities2 7ii7 improve child development2 and 7iii7 strengthen relationships among prekindergarten staff and parents and family members2 and 7,b7 perform community outreach to encourage families with eligible children to participate in the eligible local entity's high-quality prekindergarten program1 including-- 7i7 homeless children2 7ii7 dual language learners2 7iii7 children in foster care2 7iv7 children with disabilities2 and 7v7 migrant children4 7#b7 ,coordination and alignment ,a description of how the eligible local entity will-- 7,a7 coordinate1 if applicable1 the eligible local entity's activities with-- 7i7 ,head ,start agencies 7consistent with section #fdb7;e77#e7 of the ,head ,start ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ihcg7;e77#e7771 if the local entity is not a ,head ,start agency2 7ii7 local educational agencies1 if the eligible local entity is not a local educational agency2 7iii7 providers of services under part ,c of the ,individuals with ,disabilities ,education ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #adca et seq472 7iv7 programs carried out under section #fai of the ,individuals with ,disabilities ,education ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #adai72 and 7v7 if feasible1 other entities carrying out early childhood education programs and services within the area served by the local educational agency2 7,b7 if applicable1 develop and implement a systematic procedure for transferring1 with parental consent1 early childhood education program records for each participating child to the school in which such child will enroll in kindergarten2 7,c7 develop a plan to promote continuity of developmentally appropriate instructional programs and shared expectations with local elementary schools for children's learning and development as children transition to kindergarten2 7,d7 organize1 if feasible1 and participate in joint training1 when available1 including transition-related training for school staff and early childhood education program staff2 7,e7 establish comprehensive transition policies and procedures1 with applicable elementary schools and principals1 for the children served by the eligible local entity that support the school readiness of children transitioning to kindergarten2 7,f7 conduct outreach to parents1 families1 and elementary school teachers and principals to discuss the educational1 developmental1 and other needs of children entering kindergarten2 7,g7 help parents1 including parents of children who are dual language learners1 understand and engage with the instructional and other services provided by the kindergarten in which such child will enroll after participation in a high-quality prekindergarten program2 and 7,h7 develop and implement a system to increase program participation of underserved populations of eligible children1 especially homeless children1 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 dual language learners1 and parents of children with disabilities4 7#c7 ,protections for special populations ,a description of how the eligible local entity will meet the diverse needs of children in the community to be served1 including children with disabilities1 children whose native language is not ,english1 children with other special needs1 children in the ,state foster care system1 and homeless children4 ,such description shall demonstrate1 at a minimum1 how the entity plans to-- 7,a7 ensure the eligible local entity's high-quality prekindergarten program is accessible and appropriate for children with disabilities and dual language learners2 7,b7 establish effective procedures for providing necessary early intervening services to children with disabilities prior to an eligibility determination by the ,state or local agency responsible for providing services under section #fai or part ,c of the ,individuals with ,disabilities ,education ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #adai and #adca et seq472 7,c7 establish effective procedures for timely referral of children with disabilities to the ,state or local agency described in subparagraph 7,b72 7,d7 ensure that the eligible local entity's high-quality prekindergarten program works with appropriate entities to address the elimination of barriers to immediate and continuous enrollment for homeless children2 and 7,e7 ensure access to and continuity of enrollment in high-quality prekindergarten programs for migratory children1 if applicable1 and homeless children1 including through policies and procedures that require-- 7i7 outreach to identify migratory children and homeless children2 7ii7 immediate enrollment1 including enrollment during the period of time when documents typically required for enrollment1 including health and immunization records1 proof of eligibility1 and other documents1 are obtained2 7iii7 continuous enrollment and participation in the same high-quality prekindergarten program for a child1 even if the child moves out of the program's service area1 if that enrollment and participation are in the child's best interest1 including by providing transportation when necessary2 7iv7 professional development for high-quality prekindergarten program staff regarding migratory children and homelessness among families with young children2 and 7v7 in serving homeless children1 collaboration with local educational agency liaisons designated under section #gbb7;g77#a77;,j77ii7 of the ,mc,kinney-,vento ,homeless ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aadcb7;g77#a77;,j77ii771 and local homeless service providers4 7#d7 ,accessible comprehensive services ,a description of how the eligible local entity plans to provide accessible comprehensive services1 described in section #aab7i77;,i71 to the children the eligible local entity serves4 ,such description shall provide information on how the entity will-- 7,a7 conduct a data-driven community assessment in coordination with members of the community1 including parents and community organizations1 or use a recently conducted data-driven assessment1 which-- 7i7 may involve an external partner with expertise in conducting such needs analysis1 to determine the most appropriate social or other support services to offer through the eligible local entity's on-site comprehensive services to children who participate in high-quality prekindergarten programs2 and 7ii7 shall consider the resources available at the school1 local educational agency1 and community levels to address the needs of the community and improve child outcomes2 and 7,b7 have a coordinated system to facilitate the screening1 referral1 and provision of services related to health1 nutrition1 mental health1 disability1 and family support for children served by the eligible local entity4 7#e7 ,workforce ,a description of how the eligible local entity plans to support the instructional staff of such entity's high-quality prekindergarten program1 which shall1 at a minimum1 include a plan to provide high-quality professional development1 or facilitate the provision of high-quality professional development through an external partner with expertise and a demonstrated track record of success1 based on scientifically valid research1 that will improve the knowledge and skills of high-quality prekindergarten teachers and staff through activities1 which may include-- 7,a7 acquiring content knowledge and learning teaching strategies needed to provide effective instruction that addresses the ,state's early learning and development standards described under section #aae7a72 7,b7 enabling high-quality prekindergarten teachers and staff to pursue specialized training in early childhood development2 7,c7 enabling high-quality prekindergarten teachers and staff to acquire the knowledge and skills to provide instruction and appropriate language and support services to increase the ,english language skills of dual language learners2 7,d7 enabling high-quality prekindergarten teachers and staff to acquire the knowledge and skills to provide developmentally appropriate instruction for children with disabilities2 7,e7 promoting classroom management2 7,f7 providing high-quality induction and support for incoming high-quality prekindergarten teachers and staff in high-quality prekindergarten programs1 including through the use of mentoring programs that have a demonstrated track record of success2 7,g7 promoting the acquisition of relevant credentials1 including in ways that support career advancement through career ladders2 and 7,h7 enabling high-quality prekindergarten teachers and staff to acquire the knowledge and skills to provide culturally competent instruction for children from diverse backgrounds4 #abb4 ,required subgrant activities 7a7 ,in general ,an eligible local entity that receives a subgrant under section #aag7;b7 shall use subgrant funds to implement the elements of a high-quality prekindergarten program for the children described in section #aag7;b74 7b7 ,coordination 7#a7 ,local educational agency partnerships with local early childhood education programs ,a local educational agency that receives a subgrant under this subtitle shall provide an assurance that the local educational agency will enter into strong partnerships with local early childhood education programs1 including programs supported through the ,head ,start ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ihca et seq474 7#b7 ,eligible local entities that are not local educational agencies ,an eligible local entity that is not a local educational agency that receives a subgrant under this subtitle shall provide an assurance that such entity will enter into strong partnerships with local educational agencies4 #abc4 ,report and evaluation 7a7 ,in general ,each ,state that receives a grant under this subtitle shall prepare an annual report1 in such manner and containing such information as the ,secretary may reasonably require4 7b7 ,contents ,a report prepared under subsection 7a7 shall contain1 at a minimum-- 7#a7 a description of the manner in which the ,state has used the funds made available through the grant and a report of the expenditures made with the funds2 7#b7 a summary of the ,state's progress toward providing access to high-quality prekindergarten programs for children eligible for such services1 as determined by the ,state1 from families with incomes at or below #bjj percent of the poverty line1 including the percentage of funds spent on children from families with incomes-- 7,a7 at or below #ajj percent of the poverty line2 7,b7 at or below between #aja and #aej percent of the poverty line2 and 7,c7 at or below between #aea and #bjj percent of the poverty line2 7#c7 an evaluation of the ,state's progress toward achieving the ,state's performance targets1 described in section #aai2 7#d7 data on the number of high-quality prekindergarten program teachers and staff in the ,state 7including teacher turnover rates and teacher compensation levels compared to teachers in elementary schools and secondary schools71 according to the setting in which such teachers and staff work 7which settings shall include1 at a minimum1 ,head ,start programs1 public prekindergarten1 and child care programs7 who received training or education during the period of the grant and remained in the early childhood education program field2 7#e7 data on the kindergarten readiness of children in the ,state2 7#f7 a description of the ,state's progress in overcoming barriers to the effective use of ,federal1 ,state1 and local public funds and private funds1 for early childhood education2 7#g7 the number and percentage of children in the ,state participating in high-quality prekindergarten programs1 disaggregated by race1 ethnicity1 family income1 child age1 disability1 whether the children are homeless children1 and whether the children are dual language learners2 7#h7 data on the availability1 affordability1 and quality of infant and toddler care in the ,state2 7#i7 the number of operational minutes per week and per year for each eligible local entity that receives a subgrant2 7#aj7 the local educational agency and ,,zip code in which each eligible local entity that receives a subgrant operates2 7#aa7 information1 for each of the local educational agencies described in paragraph 7#aj71 on the percentage of the costs of the public early childhood education programs that is funded from ,federal1 from ,state1 and from local sources1 including the percentages from specific funding programs2 7#ab7 data on the number and percentage of children in the ,state participating in public kindergarten programs1 disaggregated by race1 family income1 child age1 disability1 whether the children are homeless children1 and whether the children are dual language learners1 with information on whether such programs are offered-- 7,a7 for a full-day2 and 7,b7 at no cost to families2 and 7#ac7 data on the number of individuals in the ,state who are supported with scholarships1 if applicable1 to meet the baccalaureate degree requirement for high-quality prekindergarten programs1 as defined in section #aab4 7c7 ,submission ,a ,state shall submit the annual report prepared under subsection 7a71 at the end of each fiscal year1 to the ,secretary1 the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services1 and the ,state ,advisory ,council on ,early ,childhood ,education and ,care4 7d7 ,cooperation ,an eligible local entity that receives a subgrant under this subtitle shall cooperate with all ,federal and ,state efforts to evaluate the effectiveness of the program the entity implements with subgrant funds4 7e7 ,national report ,the ,secretary shall compile and summarize the annual ,state reports described under subsection 7c7 and shall prepare and submit an annual report to ,congress that includes a summary of such ,state reports4 #abd4 ,prohibition of required participation or use of funds for assessments 7a7 ,prohibition on required participation ,a ,state receiving a grant under this subtitle shall not require any child to participate in any ,federal1 ,state1 local1 or private early childhood education program1 including a high-quality prekindergarten program4 7b7 ,prohibition on use of funds for assessment ,a ,state receiving a grant under this subtitle and an eligible local entity receiving a subgrant under this subtitle shall not use any grant or subgrant funds to carry out any of the following activities3 7#a7 ,an assessment that provides rewards or sanctions for individual children1 teachers1 or principals4 7#b7 ,an assessment that is used as the primary or sole method for assessing program effectiveness4 7#c7 ,evaluating children1 other than for the purposes of-- 7,a7 improving instruction or the classroom environment2 7,b7 targeting professional development2 7,c7 determining the need for health1 mental health1 disability1 or family support services2 7,d7 program evaluation for the purposes of program improvement and parent information2 and 7,e7 improving parent and family engagement4 #abe4 ,coordination with ,head ,start programs 7a7 ,increased access for younger children ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary and the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services shall develop a process-- 7#a7 for use in the event that ,head ,start programs funded under the ,head ,start ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ihca et seq47 operate in ,states or regions that have achieved sustained universal1 voluntary access to #d-year-old children who reside within the ,state and who are from families with incomes at or below #bjj percent of the poverty line to high-quality prekindergarten programs2 and 7#b7 for how such ,head ,start programs will begin converting slots for children who are age #d on the eligibility determination date to children who are age #c on the eligibility determination date1 or1 when appropriate1 converting ,head ,start programs into ,early ,head ,start programs to serve infants and toddlers4 7b7 ,community need and resources ,the process described in subsection 7a7 shall-- 7#a7 be carried out on a case-by-case basis and shall ensure that sufficient resources and time are allocated for the development of such a process so that no child or cohort is excluded from currently available services2 and 7#b7 ensure that any conversion shall be based on community need and not on the aggregate number of children served in a ,state or region that has achieved sustained1 universal1 voluntary access to high-quality prekindergarten programs4 7c7 ,public comment and notice ,not fewer than #ij days after the development of the proposed process described in subsection 7a71 the ,secretary and the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services shall publish a notice describing such proposed process for conversion in the ,federal ,register providing at least #ij days for public comment4 ,the ,secretaries shall review and consider public comments prior to finalizing the process for conversion of ,head ,start slots and programs4 7d7 ,reports to congress ,concurrently with publishing a notice in the ,federal ,register as described in subsection 7c71 the ,secretaries shall provide a report to the ,committee on ,education and the ,workforce of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,health1 ,education1 ,labor1 and ,pensions of the ,senate that provides a detailed description of the proposed process described in subsection 7a71 including a description of the degree to which ,head ,start programs are providing ,state-funded high-quality prekindergarten programs as a result of the grant opportunity provided under this subtitle in ,states where ,head ,start programs are eligible for conversion described in subsection 7a74 #abf4 ,technical assistance in program administration ,in providing technical assistance to carry out activities under this title1 the ,secretary shall coordinate that technical assistance1 in appropriate cases1 with technical assistance provided by the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services to carry out the programs authorized under the ,head ,start ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ihca et seq471 the ,child ,care and ,development ,block ,grant ,act of #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #iheh et seq471 and the maternal1 infant and early childhood home visiting programs assisted under section #eaa of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #gaa74 #abg4 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this subtitle-- 7#a7 #a1cjj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjaf2 7#b7 #c1bej1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjag2 7#c7 #e1ghj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjah2 7#d7 #g1ehj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjai2 7#e7 #h1ifj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbj2 and 7#f7 such sums as may be necessary for each of fiscal years #bjba through #bjbe4 ,b ,prekindergarten ,development ,grants #aea4 ,prekindergarten development grants 7a7 ,in general ,from the amounts appropriated under subsection 7f71 the ,secretary of ,education1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services1 shall award competitive grants to ,states that wish to increase the capacity and build the infrastructure within the ,state to offer high-quality prekindergarten programs4 7b7 ,eligibility ,a ,state that is not receiving funds under section #aae may compete for grant funds under this subtitle if the ,state provides an assurance that the ,state will1 through the support of grant funds awarded under this subtitle1 meet the eligibility requirements of section #aae not later than #c years after the date the ,state first receives grant funds under this subtitle4 7c7 ,grants 7#a7 ,duration ,the ,secretary shall award grants to ,states under this subtitle for a period of not more than #c years and such grants shall not be renewed4 7#b7 ,authority to subgrant 7,a7 ,in general ,a ,state receiving a grant under this subtitle may use the grant funds to make subgrants to eligible local entities 7defined in section #aab7g77 to carry out activities under the grant4 7,b7 ,eligible local entities ,an eligible local entity receiving a subgrant under subparagraph 7,a7 shall comply with the requirements for ,states receiving a grant under this subtitle1 as appropriate4 7d7 ,application 7#a7 ,in general ,a ,governor of a ,state that desires to receive a grant under this subtitle shall submit an application to the ,secretary of ,education at such time1 in such manner1 and accompanied by such information as the ,secretary may reasonably require1 including a description of how the ,state plans to become eligible for grants under section #aae by not later than #c years after the date the ,state first receives grant funds under this subtitle4 7#b7 ,development of application ,in developing an application for a grant under this subtitle1 a ,governor of a ,state shall consult with the ,state ,advisory ,council on ,early ,childhood ,education and ,care1 and incorporate their recommendations1 where applicable4 7e7 ,matching requirement 7#a7 ,in general ,to be eligible to receive a grant under this subtitle1 a ,state shall contribute for the activities for which the grant was awarded non-,federal matching funds in an amount equal to not less than #bj percent of the amount of the grant4 7#b7 ,non-federal funds ,to satisfy the requirement of paragraph 7#a71 a ,state may use-- 7,a7 cash2 or 7,b7 an in-kind contribution4 7#c7 ,financial hardship waiver ,the ,secretary may waive paragraph 7#a7 or reduce the amount of matching funds required under that paragraph for a ,state that has submitted an application for a grant under this subtitle if the ,state demonstrates1 in the application1 a need for such a waiver or reduction due to extreme financial hardship1 as determined by the ,secretary of ,education4 7f7 ,authorization of ,appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this subtitle-- 7#a7 #gej1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjaf2 and 7#b7 such sums as may be necessary for each of fiscal years #bjag through #bjbe4 ,,ii ,restoring ,summer ,pell ,grants #bja4 ,federal ,pell ,grants ,section #dja7;b7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajgj;a7 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#e7 through 7#g7 as paragraphs 7#f7 through 7#h71 respectively2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b77;,a77ii71 by striking paragraph 7#g77;,b7 each place it appears and inserting paragraph 7#h77;,b72 and 7#c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#d71 the following3 7#e7 7,a7 ,the ,secretary shall award a student not more than two ,federal ,pell ,grants during a single award year to permit such student to accelerate the student's progress toward a degree or certificate if the student is enrolled-- 7i7 on at least a half-time basis for a period of more than one academic year1 or more than two semesters or an equivalent period of time1 during a single award year2 and 7ii7 in a program of instruction at an institution of higher education for which the institution awards an associate or baccalaureate degree or a certificate4 7,b7 ,in the case of a student receiving more than one ,federal ,pell ,grant in a single award year under subparagraph 7,a71 the total amount of ,federal ,pell ,grants awarded to such student for the award year may exceed the maximum basic grant level specified in the appropriate appropriations ,act for such award year4 4 ,,iii ,restoring ,title ,,iv ,ability-to-,benefit ,eligibility #cja4 ,ability-to-benefit eligibility 7a7 ,in general ,section #dhd7;d7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajia7;d77 is amended to read as follows3 7d7 ,students who are not high school graduates ,in order for a student who does not have a certificate of graduation from a school providing secondary education1 or the recognized equivalent of such certificate1 to be eligible for any assistance under subparts #a1 #c1 and #d of part ,a and parts ,b1 ,c1 ,d1 and ,e of this title1 the student shall meet one of the following standards3 7#a7 ,the student shall take an independently administered examination and shall achieve a score1 specified by the ,secretary1 demonstrating that such student can benefit from the education or training being offered4 ,such examination shall be approved by the ,secretary on the basis of compliance with such standards for development1 administration1 and scoring as the ,secretary may prescribe in regulations4 7#b7 ,the student shall be determined as having the ability to benefit from the education or training in accordance with such process as the ,state shall prescribe4 ,any such process described or approved by a ,state for the purposes of this section shall be effective #f months after the date of submission to the ,secretary unless the ,secretary disapproves such process4 ,in determining whether to approve or disapprove such process1 the ,secretary shall take into account the effectiveness of such process in enabling students without high school diplomas or the equivalent thereof to benefit from the instruction offered by institutions utilizing such process1 and shall also take into account the cultural diversity1 economic circumstances1 and educational preparation of the populations served by the institutions4 7#c7 ,the student has completed a secondary school education in a home school setting that is treated as a home school or private school under ,state law4 7#d7 ,the student shall be determined by the institution of higher education as having the ability to benefit from the education or training offered by the institution of higher education upon satisfactory completion of six credit hours or the equivalent coursework that are applicable toward a degree or certificate offered by the institution of higher education4 4 7b7 ,conforming amendment ,section #dja7;b77#b77;,a77ii7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajgj;a7b77#b77;,a77ii77 is amended by striking #dhd7;d77#a77;,a7 and inserting #dhd7;d74 ,,iv ,youth ,promise_/,federal ,coordination of ,local and ,tribal ,juvenile ,justice ,information and ,efforts #dja4 ,,promise ,advisory ,panel 7a7 ,organization of ,state ,advisory ,group ,member ,representatives ,section #bbc7;f7 of the ,juvenile ,justice and ,delinquency ,prevention ,act of #aigd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #efcc7;f77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking an eligible organization composed of member representatives of the ,state advisory groups appointed under subsection 7a77#c7 and inserting a nonpartisan1 nonprofit organization that is described in section #eja7;c77#c7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf12 and 7#b7 by amending paragraph 7#b7 to read as follows3 7#b7 ,assistance ,to be eligible to receive such assistance1 such organization shall-- 7,a7 be governed by individuals who-- 7i7 have been appointed by a chief executive of a ,state to serve as a ,state advisory group member under subsection 7a77#c72 and 7ii7 are elected to serve as a governing officer of such organization by a majority of the ,chairs 7or ,chair-designees7 of all such ,state advisory groups2 7,b7 include member representatives from a majority of such ,state advisory groups1 who shall be representative of regionally and demographically diverse ,states and jurisdictions2 7,c7 annually seek appointments by the chief executive of each ,state of one ,state advisory group member and one alternate ,state advisory group member from each such ,state to implement the advisory functions specified in clauses 7iv7 and 7v7 of subparagraph 7,d71 including serving on the ,,promise ,advisory ,panel1 and make a record of any such appointments available to the public2 and 7,d7 agree to carry out activities that include-- 7i7 conducting an annual conference of such member representatives for purposes relating to the activities of such ,state advisory groups2 7ii7 disseminating information1 data1 standards1 advanced techniques1 and program models2 7iii7 reviewing ,federal policies regarding juvenile justice and delinquency prevention2 7iv7 advising the ,administrator with respect to particular functions or aspects of the work of the ,office1 and appointing a representative1 diverse group of members of such organization under subparagraph 7,c7 to serve as an advisory panel of ,state juvenile justice advisors 7referred to as the ,,promise ,advisory ,panel7 to carry out the functions specified in subsection 7g72 and 7v7 advising the ,president and ,congress with regard to ,state perspectives on the operation of the ,office and ,federal legislation pertaining to juvenile justice and delinquency prevention4 4 7b7 ,,promise ,advisory ,panel ,section #bbc of the ,juvenile ,justice and ,delinquency ,prevention ,act of #aigd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #efcc7 is further amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7g7 ,,promise ,advisory ,panel 7#a7 ,functions ,the ,,promise ,advisory ,panel required under subsection 7f77#b77;,d7 shall-- 7,a7 assess successful evidence-based and promising practices related to juvenile delinquency and criminal street gang activity prevention and intervention carried out by ,,promise ,coordinating ,councils under section #eaa of title ,v of division ,a of the ,pathways ,out of ,poverty ,act of #bjae2 7,b7 provide the ,administrator with a list of individuals and organizations with experience in administering or evaluating practices that serve youth involved in1 or at risk of involvement in1 juvenile delinquency and criminal street gang activity1 from which the ,administrator shall select individuals who shall-- 7i7 provide to the ,administrator peer reviews of applications submitted by units of local government and ,indian tribes pursuant to title ,v of division ,a of the ,pathways ,out of ,poverty ,act of #bjae1 to ensure that such applications demonstrate a clear plan to-- 7,i7 serve youth as part of an entire family unit2 and 7,,ii7 coordinate the delivery of service to youth among agencies2 and 7ii7 advise the ,administrator with respect to the award and allocation of ,,promise ,planning grants to local and tribal governments that develop ,,promise ,coordinating ,councils1 and of ,,promise ,implementation grants to such ,,promise ,coordinating ,councils1 pursuant to of title ,v of division ,a of the ,pathways ,out of ,poverty ,act of #bjae2 and 7,c7 develop performance standards to be used to evaluate programs and activities carried out with grants under of title ,v of division ,a of the ,pathways ,out of ,poverty ,act of #bjae1 including the evaluation of changes achieved as a result of such programs and activities related to decreases in juvenile delinquency and criminal street gang activity1 including-- 7i7 prevention of involvement by at-risk youth in juvenile delinquency or criminal street gang activity2 7ii7 diversion of youth with a high risk of continuing involvement in juvenile delinquency or criminal street gang activity2 and 7iii7 financial savings from deferred or eliminated costs1 or other benefits1 as a result of such programs and activities1 and the reinvestment by the unit or tribe of any such savings4 7#b7 ,annual report ,not later than #ah months after the date of the effective date of this subsection1 and annually thereafter1 the ,,promise ,advisory ,panel shall prepare a report containing the findings and determinations under paragraph 7#a77;,a7 and shall submit such report to ,congress1 the ,president1 the ,attorney ,general1 and the chief executive and chief law enforcement officer of each ,state1 unit of local government1 and ,indian tribe4 4 7c7 ,authorization of appropriations ,section #bii7;a77#a7 of the ,juvenile ,justice and ,delinquency ,prevention ,act of #aigd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #efga7;a77#a77 is amended to read as follows3 7#a7 ,there are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out this title for each of the fiscal years #bjae through #bjag4 4 #djb4 ,geographic assessment of resource allocation 7a7 ,grant for collection of data ,to determine need ,subject to the availability of appropriations1 the ,administrator of the ,office of ,juvenile ,justice and ,delinquency ,prevention shall award a grant1 on a competitive basis1 to an organization to-- 7#a7 collect and analyze data related to the existing juvenile delinquency and criminal street gang activity prevention and intervention needs and resources in each designated geographic area2 7#b7 use the data collected and analyzed under paragraph 7#a7 to compile a list of designated geographic areas that have the most need of resources1 based on such data1 to carry out juvenile delinquency and criminal street gang activity prevention and intervention2 7#c7 use the data collected and analyzed under paragraph 7#a7 to rank the areas listed under paragraph 7#b7 in descending order by the amount of need for resources to carry out juvenile delinquency and criminal street gang activity prevention and intervention1 ranking the area with the greatest need for such resources highest2 and 7#d7 periodically update the list and rankings under paragraph 7#c7 as the ,administrator determines to be appropriate4 7b7 ,data sources ,in compiling such list and determining such rankings1 the organization shall collect and analyze data relating to juvenile delinquency and criminal street gang activity prevention and intervention-- 7#a7 using the geographic information system and ,web-based mapping application known as the ,socioeconomic ,mapping and ,resource ,topography 7,,smart7 system2 7#b7 from the ,department of ,health and ,human ,services1 the ,department of ,labor1 the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development1 and the ,department of ,education2 and 7#c7 from the annual ,,kids ,count ,data ,book and other data made available by the ,,kids ,count initiative of the ,annie ,e4 ,casey ,foundation4 7c7 ,use of data by the administrator ,the list and rankings required by this section shall be provided to the ,administrator to be used to provide funds under this section in the most strategic and effective manner to ensure that resources and services are provided to youth in the communities with the greatest need for such resources and services4 7d7 ,limitation on use of collected data ,the information collected and analyzed under this section may not be used for any purpose other than to carry out the purposes of this section4 ,such information may not be used for any purpose related to the investigation or prosecution of any person1 or for profiling of individuals based on race1 ethnicity1 socio-economic status1 or any other characteristic4 7e7 ,authorization and limitation of appropriations ,of the amount appropriated for fiscal year #bjae to carry out this section and subtitle ,a of title ,v of this ,act1 not more than #a percent of such amount1 or #a1jjj1jjj1 whichever is less1 shall be available to carry out this section4 ,v ,promise ,grants #eja4 ,purposes ,the purposes of the grant programs established under this title are to-- 7#a7 enable local and tribal communities to assess the unmet needs of youth who are involved in1 or are at risk of involvement in1 juvenile delinquency or criminal street gangs2 7#b7 develop plans appropriate for a community to address those unmet needs with juvenile delinquency and gang prevention and intervention practices2 and 7#c7 implement and evaluate such plans in a manner consistent with this title4 #ejb4 ,definitions ,in this title3 7#a7 ,administrator ,the term ,administrator means the ,administrator of the ,office of ,juvenile ,justice and ,delinquency ,prevention4 7#b7 ,community ,the term community means a unit of local government or an ,indian tribe1 or part of such a unit or tribe1 as determined by such a unit or tribe for the purpose of applying for a grant under this title4 7#c7 ,designated geographic area ,the term designated geographic area means a #e-;digit postal ,,zip ,code assigned to a geographic area by the ,united ,states ,postal ,service4 7#d7 ,evidence-based 7,a7 ,in general ,the term evidence-based1 when used with respect to a practice relating to juvenile delinquency and criminal street gang activity prevention and intervention1 means a practice 7including a service1 program1 activity1 intervention1 technology1 or strategy7 for which the ,administrator has determined-- 7i7 causal evidence documents a relationship between the practice and its intended outcome1 based on measures of the direction and size of a change1 and the extent to which a change may be attributed to the practice2 and 7ii7 the use of scientific methods rules out1 to the extent possible1 alternative explanations for the documented change4 7,b7 ,scientific methods ,for the purposes of subparagraph 7,a71 the term scientific methods means-- 7i7 evaluation by an experimental trial1 in which participants are randomly assigned to participate in the practice that is subject to such trial2 or 7ii7 evaluation by a quasi-experimental trial1 in which the outcomes for participants are compared with outcomes for a control group that is made up of individuals who are similar to such participants4 7#e7 ,intervention ,the term intervention means the provision of programs and services that are supported by research1 are evidence-based or promising practices1 and are provided to youth who are involved in1 or who are identified by evidence-based risk assessment methods as being at high risk of continued involvement in1 juvenile delinquency or criminal street gangs1 as a result of indications that demonstrate involvement with problems such as truancy1 substance abuse1 mental health treatment needs1 or siblings who have had involvement with juvenile or criminal justice systems4 7#f7 ,juvenile delinquency and criminal street gang activity prevention ,the term juvenile delinquency and criminal street gang activity prevention means the provision of programs and resources to children and families who have not yet had substantial contact with criminal justice or juvenile justice systems1 that-- 7,a7 are designed to reduce potential juvenile delinquency and criminal street gang activity risks2 and 7,b7 are evidence-based or promising educational1 health1 mental health1 school-based1 community-based1 faith-based1 parenting1 job training1 social opportunities and experiences1 or other programs1 for youth and their families1 that have been demonstrated to be effective in reducing juvenile delinquency and criminal street gang activity risks4 7#g7 ,promising ,the term promising1 when used with respect to a practice relating to juvenile delinquency and criminal street gang activity prevention and intervention1 means a practice 7including a service1 program1 activity1 intervention1 technology1 or strategy7 that1 based on statistical analyses or a theory of change1 the ,administrator has determined-- 7,a7 has outcomes from an evaluation that demonstrate such practice reduces juvenile delinquency and criminal street gang activity2 and 7,b7 is part of a study being conducted to determine if such a practice is evidence-based4 7#h7 ,state ,the term ,state means each of the several ,states1 the ,district of ,columbia1 the ,commonwealth of ,puerto ,rico1 the ,united ,states ,virgin ,islands1 ,american ,samoa1 ,guam1 the ,northern ,mariana ,islands1 and any other territories or possessions of the ,united ,states4 7#i7 ,theory of change ,the term theory of change means a program planning strategy approved by the ,administrator that outlines the types of interventions and outcomes essential to achieving a set of program goals4 7#aj7 ,youth ,the term youth means-- 7,a7 an individual who is #ah years of age or younger2 or 7,b7 in any ,state in which the maximum age at which the juvenile justice system of such ,state has jurisdiction over individuals exceeds #ah years of age1 an individual who is such maximum age or younger4 ,a ,,promise ,assessment and ,planning ,grants #eaj4 ,,promise ,assessment and ,planning grants authorized 7a7 ,grants authorized ,the ,administrator is authorized to award grants to units of local government and ,indian tribes to assist ,,promise ,coordinating ,councils with planning and assessing evidence-based and promising practices relating to juvenile delinquency and criminal street gang activity prevention and intervention1 especially for youth who are involved in1 or who are at risk of involvement in1 juvenile delinquency and criminal street gang activity4 ,such ,,promise ,coordinating ,councils shall-- 7#a7 conduct an objective needs and strengths assessment in accordance with section #eab2 and 7#b7 develop a ,,promise ,plan in accordance with section #eac1 based on the assessment conducted in accordance with section #eab4 7b7 ,grant duration1 amount1 and allocation 7#a7 ,duration ,a grant awarded under this section shall be for a period not to exceed one year4 7#b7 ,maximum grant amount ,a grant awarded under this section shall not exceed #cjj1jjj4 7c7 ,allocation 7#a7 ,minimum allocation ,subject to the availability of appropriations1 the ,administrator shall ensure that the total funds allocated under this section to units of local governments and ,indian tribes in a ,state shall not be less than #a1jjj1jjj4 7#b7 ,ratable reduction ,if the amount made available for grants under this section for any fiscal year is less than the amount required to provide the minimum allocation of funds under paragraph 7#a7 to units of local government and ,indian tribes in each ,state1 then the amount of such minimum allocation shall be ratably reduced4 #eaa4 ,,promise ,coordinating ,councils ,to be eligible to receive a grant under this subtitle1 a unit of local government or an ,indian tribe shall establish a ,,promise ,coordinating ,council for each community of such unit or tribe1 respectively1 for which such unit or tribe is applying for a grant under this subtitle4 ,each such community shall include one or more designated geographic areas identified on the list required under section #djb7;a77#b74 ,the members of such a ,,promise ,coordinating ,council shall be representatives of public and private sector entities and individuals that-- 7#a7 shall include1 to the extent possible1 at least one representative from each of the following3 7,a7 the local chief executive's office2 7,b7 a local educational agency2 7,c7 a local health agency or provider2 7,d7 a local mental health agency or provider1 unless the representative under subparagraph 7,c7 also meets the requirements of this subparagraph2 7,e7 a local public housing agency2 7,f7 a local law enforcement agency2 7,g7 a local child welfare agency2 7,h7 a local juvenile court2 7,i7 a local juvenile prosecutor's office2 7,j7 a private juvenile residential care entity2 7,k7 a local juvenile public defender's office2 7,l7 a ,state juvenile correctional entity2 7,m7 a local business community representative2 and 7,n7 a local faith-based community representative2 7#b7 shall include two representatives from each of the following3 7,a7 parents who have minor children1 and who have an interest in the local juvenile or criminal justice systems2 7,b7 youth between the ages of #ae and #bd who reside in the jurisdiction of the unit or tribe2 and 7,c7 members from nonprofit community-based organizations that provide effective delinquency prevention and intervention to youth in the jurisdiction of the unit or tribe2 and 7#c7 may include other members1 as the unit or tribe determines to be appropriate4 #eab4 ,needs and strengths assessment 7a7 ,assessment ,each ,,promise ,coordinating ,council receiving funds from a unit of local government or ,indian tribe under this subtitle shall conduct an objective strengths and needs assessment of the resources of the community for which such ,,promise ,coordinating ,council was established1 to identify the unmet needs of youth in the community with respect to evidence-based and promising practices related to juvenile delinquency and criminal street gang activity prevention and intervention4 ,such assessment shall include1 with respect to the community for which such ,,promise ,coordinating ,council was established-- 7#a7 the number of youth who are at-risk of involvement in juvenile delinquency or street gang activity2 7#b7 the number of youth who are involved in juvenile delinquency or criminal street gang activity1 including the number of such youth who are at high risk of continued involvement2 7#c7 youth unemployment rates during the summer2 7#d7 the number of individuals on public financial assistance 7including a breakdown of the numbers of men1 women1 and children on such assistance72 7#e7 the estimated number of youth who are chronically truant2 7#f7 the number of youth who have dropped out of school in the previous year2 7#g7 for the year before such assessment1 the estimated total amount expended 7by the community and other entities7 for the incarceration of offenders who were convicted or adjudicated delinquent for an offense that was committed in such community1 including amounts expended for the incarceration of offenders in prisons1 jails1 and juvenile facilities that are located in the ,united ,states but are not located in such community2 7#h7 a comparison of the amount under paragraph 7#g7 with an estimation of the amount that would be expended for the incarceration of offenders described in such paragraph if the number of offenders described in such paragraph was equal to the national average incarceration rate per #ajj1jjj population2 7#i7 a description of evidence-based and promising practices related to juvenile delinquency and criminal street gang activity prevention available for youth in the community1 including school-based programs1 after school programs 7particularly programs that have activities available for youth between #c p4m4 and #f p4m4 in the afternoon71 weekend activities and programs1 youth mentoring programs1 faith and community-based programs1 summer activities1 and summer jobs1 if any2 and 7#aj7 a description of evidence-based and promising intervention practices available for youth in the community4 7b7 ,limitation on use of assessment information ,information gathered pursuant to this section may be used for the sole purpose of developing a ,,promise ,plan in accordance with this subtitle4 #eac4 ,,promise ,plan components 7a7 ,in general ,each ,,promise ,coordinating ,council receiving funds from a unit of local government or ,indian tribe under this subtitle shall develop a ,,promise ,plan to provide for the coordination of1 and1 as appropriate1 to support the delivery of1 evidence-based and promising practices related to juvenile delinquency and criminal street gang activity prevention and intervention to youth and families who reside in the community for which such ,,promise ,coordinating ,council was established4 ,such a ,,promise ,plan shall-- 7#a7 include the strategy by which the ,,promise ,coordinating ,council plans to prioritize and allocate resources and services toward the unmet needs of youth in the community1 consistent with the needs and available resources of communities with the greatest need for assistance1 as determined pursuant to section #djb2 7#b7 include a combination of evidence-based and promising prevention and intervention practices that are responsive to the needs of the community2 and 7#c7 ensure that cultural and linguistic needs of the community are met4 7b7 ,mandatory components ,each ,,promise ,plan shall-- 7#a7 include a plan to connect youth identified in paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 of section #eab7;a7 to evidence-based and promising practices related to juvenile delinquency and criminal street gang activity prevention and intervention2 7#b7 identify the amount or percentage of local funds that are available to the ,,promise ,coordinating ,council to carry out the ,,promise ,plan2 7#c7 provide strategies to improve indigent defense delivery systems1 with particular attention given to groups of children who are disproportionately represented in the ,state delinquency system and ,federal criminal justice system1 as compared to the representation of such groups in the general population of the ,state2 7#d7 provide for training 7which complies with the ,american ,bar ,association ,juvenile ,justice ,standards for the representation and care of youth in the juvenile justice system7 of prosecutors1 defenders1 probation officers1 judges and other court personnel related to issues concerning the developmental needs1 challenges1 and potential of youth in the juvenile justice system 7including training related to adolescent development and mental health issues1 and the expected impact of evidence-based practices and cost reduction strategies72 7#e7 ensure that the number of youth involved in the juvenile delinquency and criminal justice systems does not increase as a result of the activities undertaken with the funds provided under this subtitle2 7#f7 describe the coordinated strategy that will be used by the ,,promise ,coordinating ,council to provide at-risk youth with evidence-based and promising practices related to juvenile delinquency and criminal street gang activity prevention and intervention2 7#g7 propose the performance evaluation process to be used to carry out section #ecj7;d71 which shall include performance measures to assess efforts to address the unmet needs of youth in the community with evidence-based and promising practices related to juvenile delinquency and criminal street gang activity prevention and intervention2 and 7#h7 identify the research partner the ,,promise ,coordinating ,council will use to obtain information on evidence-based and promising practices related to juvenile delinquency and criminal street gang activity prevention and intervention1 and for the evaluation under section #ecj7;d7 of the results of the activities carried out with funds under this subtitle4 7c7 ,voluntary components ,in addition to the components under subsection 7b71 a ,,promise ,plan may include evidence-based or promising practices related to juvenile delinquency and criminal street gang activity prevention and intervention in the following categories3 7#a7 ,early childhood development services 7such as pre-natal and neo-natal health services71 early childhood prevention1 voluntary home visiting programs1 nurse-family partnership programs1 parenting and healthy relationship skills training1 child abuse prevention programs1 ,early ,head ,start1 and ,head ,start4 7#b7 ,child protection and safety services 7such as foster care and adoption assistance programs71 family stabilization programs1 child welfare services1 and family violence intervention programs4 7#c7 ,youth and adolescent development services1 including job training and apprenticeship programs1 job placement and retention training1 education and after school programs 7such as school programs with shared governance by students1 teachers1 and parents1 and activities for youth between the hours of #c p4m4 and #f p4m4 in the afternoon71 mentoring programs1 conflict resolution skills training1 sports1 arts1 life skills1 employment and recreation programs1 summer jobs1 and summer recreation programs1 and alternative school resources for youth who have dropped out of school or demonstrate chronic truancy4 7#d7 ,health and mental health services1 including cognitive behavioral therapy1 play therapy1 and peer mentoring and counseling4 7#e7 ,substance abuse counseling and treatment services1 including harm-reduction strategies4 7#f7 ,emergency1 transitional1 and permanent housing assistance 7such as safe shelter and housing for runaway and homeless youth74 7#g7 ,targeted gang prevention1 intervention1 and exit services such as tattoo removal1 successful models of anti-gang crime outreach programs 7such as street worker programs71 and other criminal street gang truce or peacemaking activities4 7#h7 ,training and education programs for pregnant teens and teen parents4 7#i7 ,alternatives to detention and confinement programs 7such as mandated participation in community service1 restitution1 counseling1 and intensive individual and family therapeutic approaches74 7#aj7 ,pre-release1 post-release1 and reentry services to assist detained and incarcerated youth with transitioning back into and reentering the community4 #ead4 ,authorization of appropriations ,subject to the limitation under section #djb7;e71 there are authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year #bjae1 such sums as may be necessary to carry out this subtitle and section #djb4 ,b ,,promise ,implementation ,grants #ecj4 ,,promise ,implementation grants authorized 7a7 ,,promise ,implementation grants authorized ,the ,administrator of the ,office of ,juvenile ,justice and ,delinquency ,prevention is authorized to award grants to units of local government and ,indian tribes to assist ,,promise ,coordinating ,councils with implementing ,,promise ,plans developed pursuant to subtitle ,a4 7b7 ,grant duration and amount 7#a7 ,duration ,a grant awarded under this subtitle shall be for a three-year period4 7#b7 ,maximum grant amount ,a grant awarded under this subtitle shall not be for more than #aj1jjj1jjj per year for each year of the grant period4 7c7 ,non-,federal funds required ,for each fiscal year during the three-year grant period for a grant under this subtitle1 each unit of local government or ,indian tribe receiving such a grant for a ,,promise ,coordinating ,council shall provide1 from non-,federal funds1 in cash or in-kind1 #be percent of the costs of the activities carried out with such grant4 7d7 ,evaluation ,of any funds provided to a unit of local government or an ,indian tribe for a grant under this subtitle1 not more than #ajj1jjj shall be used to provide a contract to a competitively selected organization to assess the progress of the unit or tribe in addressing the unmet needs of youth in the community1 in accordance with the performance measures under section #eac7;b77#g74 #eca4 ,,promise ,implementation grant application requirements 7a7 ,application required ,to be eligible to receive a ,,promise ,implementation grant under this subtitle1 a unit of local government or ,indian tribe that received a ,,promise ,assessment and ,planning grant under subtitle ,a shall submit an application to the ,administrator of the ,office of ,juvenile ,justice and ,delinquency ,prevention not later than one year after the date such unit of local government or ,indian tribe was awarded such grant under subtitle ,a1 in such manner1 and accompanied by such information1 as the ,administrator1 after consultation with the organization under section #bbc7;f77#a7 of the ,juvenile ,justice and ,delinquency ,prevention ,act of #aigd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #efcc7;f77#a771 may require4 7b7 ,contents of application ,each application submitted under subsection 7a7 shall-- 7#a7 identify potential savings from criminal justice costs1 public assistance costs1 and other costs avoided by utilizing evidence-based and promising practices related to juvenile delinquency and criminal street gang activity prevention and intervention2 7#b7 document-- 7,a7 investment in evidence-based and promising practices related to juvenile delinquency and criminal street gang activity prevention and intervention to be provided by the unit of local government or ,indian tribe2 7,b7 the activities to be undertaken with the grants funds2 7,c7 any expected efficiencies in the juvenile justice or other local systems to be attained as a result of implementation of the programs funded by the grant2 and 7,d7 outcomes from such activities1 in terms of the expected numbers related to reduced criminal activity2 7#c7 describe how savings sustained from investment in prevention and intervention practices will be reinvested in the continuing implementation of the ,,promise ,plan2 and 7#d7 provide an assurance that the local fiscal contribution with respect to evidence-based and promising practices related to juvenile delinquency and criminal street gang activity prevention and intervention in the community for which the ,,promise ,coordinating ,council was established for each year of the grant period will not be less than the local fiscal contribution with respect to such practices in the community for the year preceding the first year of the grant period4 #ecb4 ,grant award guidelines 7a7 ,selection and distribution ,grants awarded under this subtitle shall be awarded on a competitive basis4 ,the ,administrator shall-- 7#a7 take such steps as may be necessary to ensure that grants are awarded to units of local governments and ,indian tribes in areas with the highest concentrations of youth who are-- 7,a7 at-risk of involvement in juvenile delinquency or criminal street gang activity2 and 7,b7 involved in juvenile delinquency or street gang activity and who are at high-risk of continued involvement2 and 7#b7 give consideration to the need for grants to be awarded to units of local governments and ,indian tribes in each region of the ,united ,states1 and among urban1 suburban1 and rural areas4 7b7 ,extension of grant award ,the ,administrator may extend the grant period under section #ecj7;b77#a7 for a ,,promise ,implementation grant to a unit of local government or an ,indian tribe1 in accordance with regulations issued by the ,administrator4 7c7 ,renewal of grant award ,subject to the availability of appropriations1 the ,administrator may renew a ,,promise ,implementation grant to a unit of local government or an ,indian tribe to provide such unit or tribe with additional funds to continue implementation of a ,,promise ,plan4 ,such a renewal-- 7#a7 shall be initiated by an application for renewal from a unit of local government or an ,indian tribe2 7#b7 shall be carried out in accordance with regulations issued by the ,administrator2 and 7#c7 shall not be granted unless the ,administrator determines such a renewal to be appropriate based on the results of the evaluation conducted under section #ebc7;a7 with respect to the community of such unit or tribe for which a ,,promise ,coordinating ,council was established1 and for which such unit or tribe is applying for renewal4 #ecc4 ,reports ,not later than one year after the end of the grant period for which a unit of local government or an ,indian tribe receives a ,,promise ,implementation grant1 and annually thereafter for as long as such unit or tribe continues to receive ,federal funding for a ,,promise ,coordinating ,council1 such unit or tribe shall report to the ,administrator regarding the use of ,federal funds to implement the ,,promise ,plan developed under subtitle ,a4 #ecd4 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this subtitle such sums as may be necessary for each of the fiscal years #bjae through #bjag4 ,c ,general ,,promise ,grant ,provisions #edj4 ,nonsupplanting clause ,a unit of local government or ,indian tribe receiving a grant under this title shall use such grant only to supplement1 and not supplant1 the amount of funds that1 in the absence of such grant1 would be available to address the needs of youth in the community with respect to evidence-based and promising practices related to juvenile delinquency and criminal street gang activity prevention and intervention4 #eda4 ,grant application review panel ,the ,administrator of the ,office of ,juvenile ,justice and ,delinquency ,prevention1 in conjunction with the ,,promise ,advisory ,panel1 shall establish and utilize a transparent1 reliable1 and valid system for evaluating applications for ,,promise ,assessment and ,planning grants and for ,,promise ,implementation grants1 and shall determine which applicants meet the criteria for funding1 based primarily on a determination of greatest need 7in accordance with section #djb71 with due consideration to other enumerated factors and the indicated ability of the applicant to successfully implement the program described in the application4 #edb4 ,evaluation of ,,promise grant programs ,subject to the availability of appropriations under this title1 the ,administrator shall1 in consultation with the organization provided assistance under section #bbc7;f77#a7 of the ,juvenile ,justice and ,delinquency ,prevention ,act of #aigd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #efcc7;f77#a771 provide for an evaluation of the programs and activities carried out with grants under this title4 ,in carrying out this section1 the ,administrator shall-- 7#a7 award grants to institutions of higher education 7including institutions that are eligible to receive funds under part ,f of title ,,iii of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajfgq et seq4771 to facilitate the evaluation process and measurement of achieved outcomes2 7#b7 identify evidence-based and promising practices used by ,,promise ,coordinating ,councils under ,,promise ,implementation grants that have proven to be effective in preventing involvement in1 or diverting further involvement in1 juvenile delinquency or criminal street gang activity2 and 7#c7 ensure-- 7,a7 that such evaluation is based on the performance standards that are developed by the ,,promise ,advisory ,panel in accordance with section #bbc7;g7 of the ,juvenile ,justice and ,delinquency ,prevention ,act of #aigd 7as added by section #dja7;b7 of title ,,iv of this division72 7,b7 the development of longitudinal and clinical trial evaluation and performance measurements with regard to the evidence-based and promising practices funded under this title2 and 7,c7 the dissemination of the practices identified in paragraph 7#b7 to units of local government and ,indian tribes to promote the use of such practices by such units and tribes to prevent involvement in1 or to divert further involvement in1 juvenile delinquency or criminal street gang activity4 ,b ,housing ,,vi ,common ,sense ,housing ,investment #fja4 ,congressional findings ,the ,congress finds the following3 7#a7 ,two principal ,federal housing goals are to increase the rate of home ownership and make rental housing affordable for low-income families and individuals4 7#b7 ,much more progress has been achieved on the first goal than on the second goal4 7#c7 ,the ,federal ,government devotes more than three times the amount of budgetary resources to supporting home ownership than it devotes to making affordable rental housing available4 7#d7 ,the burden of housing costs is more pronounced among renters than among owners4 7#e7 ,there is a shortage of more than #g million homes affordable to families in the bottom #bj percent of income1 meaning that there are only #cj affordable units for every #ajj families4 7#f7 ,only one in four families that qualify for rental housing assistance receives benefits4 7#g7 ,housing assistance waiting lists can be #aj years long and in many communities are closed4 7#h7 ,the shortage of rental homes that are affordable for extremely low-income households to be the principal cause of homelessness in the ,united ,states4 7#i7 ,public housing facilities in the ,united ,states have more than #bf billion in deferred maintenance after decades of neglect which results in a loss of #aj1jjj units each year4 7#aj7 ,the low-income housing tax credit successfully provides #ajj1jjj units of affordable housing every year4 7#aa7 ,every tax reform commission has recommended capping the mortgage interest deduction and converting it to a fairer and simpler credit4 7#ab7 ,more than #ge percent of the value of the mortgage interest deduction inures to the benefit of the top #bj percent of earners4 7#ac7 ,fewer than half of tax filers with a home mortgage claim the mortgage interest deduction4 7#ad7 ,only #i percent of rural tax filers claim the mortgage interest deduction4 7#ae7 ,ninety-six percent of homes sold between #bjje and #bjaa sold for less than #ejj1jjj4 7#af7 ,a better approach that provides equitable benefits for families who buy homes1 enables more low- and moderate-income homeowners to receive a benefit1 and invests in affordable rental housing to assist those who used to be homeless or who have extremely or very low incomes is needed to strengthen families and communities4 #fjb4 ,replacement of mortgage interest deduction with mortgage interest credit 7a7 ,nonrefundable credit ,subpart ,a of part ,,iv of subchapter ,a of chapter #a of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf 7relating to nonrefundable personal credits7 is amended by inserting after section #be;,d the following new section3 #be;,e4 ,interest on indebtedness secured by qualified residence 7a7 ,allowance of credit ,in the case of an individual1 there shall be allowed as a credit against the tax imposed by this chapter for the taxable year an amount equal to #ae percent of the qualified residence interest paid or accrued during the taxable year4 7b7 ,qualified residence interest ,for purposes of this section-- 7#a7 ,in general ,the term qualified residence interest means interest which is paid or accrued during the taxable year on-- 7,a7 acquisition indebtedness with respect to any qualified residence of the taxpayer1 or 7,b7 home equity indebtedness with respect to any qualified residence of the taxpayer4 ,for purposes of the preceding sentence1 the determination of whether any property is a qualified residence of the taxpayer shall be made as of the time the interest is accrued4 7#b7 ,overall limitation ,the aggregate amount of indebtedness taken into account for any period for purposes of this section shall not exceed #ejj1jjj 7#bej1jjj in the case of a married individual filing a separate return74 7#c7 ,acquisition indebtedness ,the term acquisition indebtedness means any indebtedness which-- 7,a7 is incurred in acquiring1 constructing1 or substantially improving any qualified residence of the taxpayer1 and 7,b7 is secured by such residence4 ,such term also includes any indebtedness secured by such residence resulting from the refinancing of indebtedness meeting the requirements of the preceding sentence 7or this sentence71 but only to the extent the amount of the indebtedness resulting from such refinancing does not exceed the amount of the refinanced indebtedness4 7#d7 ,home equity indebtedness 7,a7 ,in general ,the term home equity indebtedness means any indebtedness 7other than acquisition indebtedness7 secured by a qualified residence to the extent the aggregate amount of such indebtedness does not exceed-- 7i7 the fair market value of such qualified residence1 reduced by 7ii7 the amount of acquisition indebtedness with respect to such residence4 7,b7 ,limitation ,the aggregate amount treated as home equity indebtedness for any period shall not exceed #ajj1jjj 7#ej1jjj in the case of a married individual filing a separate return74 7c7 ,special rules ,for purposes of this section-- 7#a7 ,qualified residence ,the term qualified residence means-- 7,a7 the principal residence 7within the meaning of section #aba7 of the taxpayer1 and 7,b7 #a other residence of the taxpayer which is selected by the taxpayer for purposes of this subsection for the taxable year and which is used by the taxpayer as a residence 7within the meaning of section #bhj;,a7d77#a774 7#b7 ,married individuals filing separate returns ,if a married couple does not file a joint return for the taxable year-- 7,a7 such couple shall be treated as #a taxpayer for purposes of paragraph 7#a71 and 7,b7 each individual shall be entitled to take into account #a residence unless both individuals consent in writing to #a individual taking into account the principal residence and #a other residence4 7#c7 ,residence not rented ,for purposes of paragraph 7#a77;,b71 notwithstanding section #bhj;,a7d77#a71 if the taxpayer does not rent a dwelling unit at any time during a taxable year1 such unit may be treated as a residence for such taxable year4 7#d7 ,unenforceable security interests ,indebtedness shall not fail to be treated as secured by any property solely because1 under any applicable ,state or local homestead or other debtor protection law in effect on ,august #af1 #aihf1 the security interest is ineffective or the enforceability of the security interest is restricted4 7#e7 ,special rules for estates and trusts ,for purposes of determining whether any interest paid or accrued by an estate or trust is qualified residence interest1 any residence held by such estate or trust shall be treated as a qualified residence of such estate or trust if such estate or trust establishes that such residence is a qualified residence of a beneficiary who has a present interest in such estate or trust or an interest in the residuary of such estate or trust4 7d7 ,coordination with deduction ,in the case of any taxable year beginning in calendar years #bjaf through #bjbj1 the taxpayer may elect to apply this section in lieu of the deduction under section #afc for qualified residence interest4 4 7b7 ,phaseout of deduction ,section #afc7;h7 of such ,code is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#f7 ,phaseout 7,a7 ,in general ,in the case of any taxable year beginning in a calendar year after #bjae1 the amount otherwise allowable as a deduction by reason of paragraph 7#b77;,d7 shall be the applicable percentage of such amount4 7,b7 ,applicable percentage ,for purposes of subparagraph 7,a71 the applicable percentage shall be determined in accordance with the following table3 ,for taxable years beginning in calendar year3,the applicable percentage is3 #bjafajj #bjaghj #bjahfj #bjaidj #bjbjbj #bjba and thereafter#j4 4 7c7 ,phasedown of mortgage limit ,subparagraph 7,b7 of section #afc7;h77#c7 of such ,code is amended by adding at the end the following3 7iii7 ,phasedown 7,i7 ,in general ,in the case of any taxable year beginning in calendar years #bjaf through #bjbj1 clause 7ii7 shall be applied by substituting the amounts specified in the table in subclause 7,,ii7 of this clause for #a1jjj1jjj and #ejj1jjj1 respectively4 7,,ii7 ,phasedown amounts ,for purposes of subclause 7,i71 the amounts specified in this subclause for a taxable year shall be the amounts specified in the following table3 ,for taxable years beginning in calendar year3,amount substituted for #a1jjj1jjj3;,amount substituted for #ejj1jjj3 #bjafa1jjj1jjjejj1jjj #bjagijj1jjjdej1jjj #bjahhjj1jjjdjj1jjj #bjaigjj1jjjcej1jjj #bjbjfjj1jjjcjj1jjj4 4 7d7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections for subpart ,a of part ,,iv of subchapter ,a of chapter #a of such ,code is amended by inserting after section #be;,d the following new item3 ,sec4 #be;,e4 ,interest on indebtedness secured by qualified residence4 4 7e7 ,effective date ,the amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to interest paid or accrued after ,december #ca1 #bjae4 #fjc4 ,deduction allowed for interest and taxes relating to land for dwelling purposes owned or leased by cooperative housing corporations 7a7 ,in general ,subparagraph 7,b7 of section #baf7;b77#a7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf is amended by inserting or land1 after building14 7b7 ,effective date ,the amendment made by subsection 7a7 shall apply to amounts paid or accrued after ,december #ca1 #bjad4 #fjd4 ,use of mortgage interest savings to increase low-income housing tax credit 7a7 ,in general ,subclause 7,i7 of section #db7;h77#c77;,c77ii7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf is amended by striking #a4ge and inserting #b4gj4 7b7 ,inflation adjustment ,subparagraph 7,h7 of section #db7;h77#c7 of such ,code is amended to read as follows3 7,h7 ,cost-of-living adjustment 7i7 ,in general ,in the case of a calendar year after #bjjb1 the #b1jjj1jjj amount in subparagraph 7,c7 shall be increased by an amount equal to-- 7,i7 such dollar amount1 multiplied by 7,,ii7 the cost-of-living adjustment determined under section #a7;f77#c7 for such calendar year by substituting calendar year #bjja for calendar year #aiib in subparagraph 7,b7 thereof4 7ii7 ,per capita amount ,in the case of a calendar year after #bjae1 the #b4gj amount in subparagraph 7,c7 shall be increased by an amount equal to-- 7,i7 such dollar amount1 multiplied by 7,,ii7 the cost-of-living adjustment determined under section #a7;f77#c7 for such calendar year by substituting calendar year #bjad for calendar year #aiib in subparagraph 7,b7 thereof4 7iii7 ,rounding 7,i7 ,in the case of the #b1jjj1jjj amount1 any increase under clause 7i7 which is not a multiple of #e1jjj shall be rounded to the next lowest multiple of #e1jjj4 7,,ii7 ,in the case of the #b4gj amount1 any increase under clause 7ii7 which is not a multiple of #e cents shall be rounded to the next lowest multiple of #e cents4 4 7c7 ,eligible basis ,clause 7i7 of section #db7;d77#e77;,b7 of such ,code is amended by striking and at the end of subclause 7,i71 by striking the period at the end of subclause 7,,ii7 and inserting 1 and1 and by adding at the end the following3 7,,iii7 in the case of a building containing units which are designated to serve extremely low-income households by the ,state housing credit agency and require the increase in credit under this subparagraph in order for such building to be financially feasible as part of a qualified low-income housing project1 the eligible basis of such building determined by the portion of such units shall be #aej percent of such basis determined without regard to this subparagraph4 4 7d7 ,effective date ,the amendments made by this section shall apply to allocations made in calendar years beginning after ,december #ca1 #bjad4 #fje4 ,use of mortgage interest savings for affordable housing programs 7a7 ,use of savings ,for each year1 the ,secretary of the ,treasury shall determine the amount of revenues accruing to the general fund of the ,treasury by reason of the enactment of section #fjb that remain after use of such revenues in accordance with section #fjd and shall credit an amount equal to such remaining revenues as follows3 7#a7 ,housing ,trust ,fund ,the ,secretary shall credit the ,housing ,trust ,fund established under section #acch of the ,federal ,housing ,enterprises ,financial ,safety and ,soundness ,act of #aiib 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #defh7 with an amount equal to #fj percent of the amount of such remaining revenues4 7#b7 ,section #h rental assistance ,the ,secretary shall credit an amount equal to #cj percent of the amount of such remaining revenues to the ,secretary of ,housing and ,urban ,development for use only for providing tenant- and project-based rental assistance under section #h of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg;f74 7#c7 ,public ,housing ,capital ,fund ,the ,secretary shall credit an amount equal to #aj percent of the amount of such remaining revenues to the ,public ,housing ,capital ,fund under section #i7;d7 of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg;g7d774 7b7 ,changes to ,housing ,trust ,fund ,not later than the expiration of the #f-month period beginning on the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,housing and ,urban ,development shall revise the regulations relating to the ,housing ,trust ,fund established under section #acch of the ,federal ,housing ,enterprises ,financial ,safety and ,soundness ,act of #aiib 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #defh7 to provide that such section is carried out with the maximum amount of flexibility possible while complying with such section1 which shall include revising such regulations-- 7#a7 to increase the limitation on amounts from the ,fund that are available for use for operating assistance for housing2 7#b7 to allow public housing agencies and tribally designated housing entities to be recipient of grants amounts from the ,fund that are allocated to a ,state or ,state designated entity2 and 7#c7 eliminate the applicability of rules for the ,fund that are based on the ,,home ,investment ,partnerships ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agba et seq474 ,,vii ,low-,income ,housing ,tax ,credit for ,homeless ,youth #gja4 ,students who were homeless youths or homeless veterans permitted to occupy low-income housing units 7a7 ,in general ,section #db7;i77#c77;,d77i7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf is amended by redesignating subclauses 7,,ii7 and 7,,iii7 as subclauses 7,,iv7 and 7,v7 and inserting after subclause 7,i7 the following new subclauses3 7,,ii7 a student who was 7prior to occupying such unit7 a homeless child or youth 7as defined in section #gbe of the ,mc,kinney-,vento ,homeless ,assistance ,act71 7,,iii7 a student who was 7prior to occupying such unit7 a homeless veteran 7as defined in section #bjjb of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code71 4 7b7 ,effective date ,the amendments made by this section shall apply to determinations made on or after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 ,,viii ,renters ,tax ,credit #hja4 ,renters tax credit 7a7 ,in general ,subpart ,d of part ,,iv of subchapter ,a of chapter #a of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #de,s4 ,renters credit 7a7 ,in general ,for purposes of section #ch1 in the case of a qualified credit recipient1 the renters credit for any taxable year is an amount equal to the sum of the renters credit amounts allocated to such qualified credit recipient under this section for months ending during the taxable year4 7b7 ,renters credit amount 7#a7 ,in general ,for purposes of this section1 the term renters credit amount means the rent reduction amount with respect to each rental unit which is occupied by a qualified renter4 7#b7 ,qualified renter ,for purposes of this section1 the term qualified renter means a family unit with income not greater than the higher of-- 7,a7 #fj percent of local median income1 or 7,b7 #aej percent of the ,federal poverty line1 in each case as determined by the ,secretary of ,housing and ,urban ,development for a family of the size involved4 7#c7 ,rent reduction amount ,for purposes of this section-- 7,a7 ,in general ,the term rent reduction amount is the amount by which the fair market rent for the unit involved exceeds the rent charged to the qualified renter4 7,b7 ,limitation ,the rent reduction amount taken into account under this section shall not exceed the excess of-- 7i7 the rent charged to the qualified renter 7or1 if lower1 specified modest rent71 over 7ii7 #cj percent of the qualified renters income 7prorated monthly7 as determined by the renters credit agency of the ,state4 7,c7 ,specified modest rent ,the term specified modest rent means-- 7i7 the ,fair ,market ,rent determined by the ,secretary of ,housing and ,urban ,development for the ,,zip code 7if the unit is located in a metropolitan area7 or non-metropolitan county1 or 7ii7 such amount as may be determined by the ,state with respect to the area in which the unit is located if such amount is within #be percent of the amount determined under clause 7i7 with respect to such unit4 7,d7 ,utilities ,the renters credit agency of the ,state may determine whether and how to take into account the cost of utilities in determining the rent reduction amount4 7,e7 ,credit adjustment ,the renters credit agency of the ,state may elect to increase the rent reduction amount such that such amount does not exceed #aaj percent of such amount as determined without regard to this subparagraph4 7c7 ,qualified credit recipient ,for purposes of this section1 the term qualified credit recipient means1 with respect to any rental unit occupied by a qualified renter1 the owner of such unit but only to the extent of the renters credit amounts which have been allocated to such person by the renters credit agency4 ,in lieu of the owner of the unit1 the renters credit agency may treat the lender of any loan to such owner as the qualified credit recipient if such unit secures such loan4 7d7 ,allocations by renters credit agency to credit recipients 7#a7 ,in general ,the renters credit agency may make allocations of renters credit amounts to qualified credit recipients under this section on the basis of-- 7,a7 the identity of the qualified renter1 such that the renters credit amount is allowed to the owner of any rental unit which such qualified renter occupies 7or the lender referred to in subsection 7c77 for any month1 or 7,b7 one or more rental units1 such that the renters credit amount is allowed to the owner of such units 7or the lender referred to in subsection 7c77 for such months as such units are occupied by a qualified renter4 7#b7 ,restrictions on unit based allocations ,a renters credit agency may make allocations of renters credit as described in paragraph 7#a77;,b7 only if-- 7,a7 such units are part of a project or building in which not more than #dj percent of the units receive allocations under this section 7the ,secretary may provide such exceptions to the requirement of this subparagraph as the ,secretary determines appropriate for small buildings or buildings with respect to which more than #dj percent of the units were previously subsidized under other ,federal programs71 and 7,b7 the ,secretary has approved a mobility plan submitted by such renters credit agency which provides for an adequate method to ensure that qualified renters have the ability to move from a unit which is eligible for credit under this section without losing the rent subsidy provided by this section4 7e7 ,allocations of credit authority to ,state agencies 7#a7 ,renters credit dollar amount for agencies 7,a7 ,state limitation ,the aggregate credit amounts which a renters credit agency may allocate for any calendar year is the portion of the ,state renters credit ceiling allocated under this paragraph for such calendar year to such agency4 7,b7 ,state ceiling initially allocated to ,state housing credit agencies ,except as provided in subparagraphs 7,d7 and 7,e71 the ,state renters credit ceiling for each calendar year shall be allocated to the renters credit agency of such ,state4 ,if there is more than #a renters credit agency of a ,state1 all such agencies shall be treated as a single agency4 7,c7 ,state renters credit ceiling ,the ,state renters credit ceiling applicable to any ,state and any calendar year shall be an amount equal to the sum of-- 7i7 the unused ,state renters credit ceiling 7if any7 of such ,state for the preceding calendar year1 7ii7 the greater of-- 7,i7 #ag4ej multiplied by the ,state population1 or 7,,ii7 #bj1jjj1jjj1 7iii7 the amount of ,state renters credit ceiling returned in the calendar year1 plus 7iv7 the amount 7if any7 allocated under subparagraph 7,d7 to such ,state by the ,secretary4 ,for purposes of clause 7i71 the unused ,state renters credit ceiling for any calendar year is the excess 7if any7 of the sum of the amounts described in clauses 7ii7 through 7iv7 over the aggregate renters credit dollar amount allocated for such year4 7,d7 ,unused renters credit carryovers allocated among certain ,states 7i7 ,in general ,the unused renters credit carryover of a ,state for any calendar year shall be assigned to the ,secretary for allocation among qualified ,states for the succeeding calendar year4 7ii7 ,unused renters credit carryover ,for purposes of this subparagraph1 the unused renters credit carryover of a ,state for any calendar year is the excess 7if any7 of-- 7,i7 the unused ,state renters credit ceiling for the year preceding such year1 over 7,,ii7 the aggregate renters credit dollar amount allocated for such year4 7iii7 ,formula for allocation of unused housing credit carryovers among qualified ,states ,the amount allocated under this subparagraph to a qualified ,state for any calendar year shall be the amount determined by the ,secretary to bear the same ratio to the aggregate unused renters credit carryovers of all ,states for the preceding calendar year as such ,state's population for the calendar year bears to the population of all qualified ,states for the calendar year4 ,for purposes of the preceding sentence1 population shall be determined in accordance with section #adf7;j74 7iv7 ,qualified ,state ,for purposes of this subparagraph1 the term qualified ,state means1 with respect to a calendar year1 any ,state-- 7,i7 which allocated its entire ,state renters credit ceiling for the preceding calendar year1 and 7,,ii7 for which a request is made 7not later than ,may #a of the calendar year7 to receive an allocation under clause 7iii74 7,e7 ,application of certain rules ,for purposes of this paragraph1 rules similar to the rules of subparagraphs 7,e71 7,f71 and 7,g7 of section #db7;h77#c7 shall apply4 7,f7 ,inflation adjustment 7i7 ,in general ,in the case of a calendar year after #bjae1 the #bj1jjj1jjj and #ag4ej amounts in subparagraph 7,c7 shall each be increased by an amount equal to-- 7,i7 such dollar amount1 multiplied by 7,,ii7 the cost-of-living adjustment determined under section #a7;f77#c7 for such calendar year by substituting calendar year #bjja for calendar year #aiib in subparagraph 7,b7 thereof4 7ii7 ,rounding 7,i7 ,in the case of the #bj1jjj1jjj amount1 any increase under clause 7i7 which is not a multiple of #ej1jjj shall be rounded to the next lowest multiple of #ej1jjj4 7,,ii7 ,in the case of the #ag4ej amount1 any increase under clause 7i7 which is not a multiple of #ej cents shall be rounded to the next lowest multiple of #ej cents4 7f7 ,other definitions ,for purposes of this section-- 7#a7 ,renters credit agency ,the term renters credit agency means1 with respect to any ,state1 the housing credit agency of such ,state 7as defined in section #db7;h77#h77;,a77 or such other agency as is authorized to carry out the activities of the renters credit agency under this section4 7#b7 ,possessions treated as ,states ,the term ,state includes a possession of the ,united ,states4 7g7 ,regulations ,the ,secretary shall prescribe such regulations as may be necessary or appropriate to carry out the purposes of this section4 4 7b7 ,credit ,to be part of general business credit 7#a7 ,in general ,subsection 7b7 of section #ch of such ,code is amended by striking plus at the end of paragraph 7#ce71 by striking the period at the end of paragraph 7#cf7 and inserting 1 plus1 and by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#cg7 the renters credit determined under section #de,s7a74 4 7#b7 ,credit allowable against alternative minimum tax ,subparagraph 7,b7 of section #ch7;c77#d7 of such ,code is amended by redesignating clauses 7vii7 through 7ix7 as clauses 7viii7 through 7x71 respectively1 and by inserting after clause 7vi7 the following new clause3 7vii7 the credit determined under section #de,s1 4 7c7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections for subpart ,d of part ,,iv of subchapter ,a of chapter #a of such ,code is amended by adding at the end the following new item3 ,sec4 #de,s4 ,renters credit4 4 7d7 ,effective date ,the amendments made by this section shall apply to allocations made for calendar years after #bjad and to taxable years ending after ,december #ca1 #bjad4 ,c ,nutrition ,,ix ,improving ,temporary ,assistance to ,needy ,families ,program #ija4 ,references ,except as otherwise expressly provided in this title1 wherever in this title an amendment or repeal is expressed in terms of an amendment to1 or repeal of1 a section or other provision1 the amendment or repeal shall be considered to be made to a section or other provision of the ,social ,security ,act4 #ijb4 ,state plans required to address whether and how ,states will provide assistance to neediest geographic areas ,section #djb7;a77#a77;,a77i7 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fjb7;a77#a77;,a77i77 is amended by inserting 1 including whether and how the ,state will give priority to providing benefits and services in areas of the ,state with the greatest need 7such as areas with the greatest unemployment rates1 the greatest poverty rates1 and the least job opportunity to population ratios7 before the period4 #ijc4 ,funding of the ,,tanf program 7a7 ,state family assistance grant 7#a7 ,in general ,section #djc7;a77#a7 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fjc7;a77#a77 is amended-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking fiscal year #bjab and inserting fiscal year #bjac and each succeeding fiscal year2 and 7,b7 by striking subparagraphs 7,b7 and 7,c7 and inserting the following3 7,b7 ,state family assistance grant 7i7 ,in general ,the ,state family assistance grant payable to a ,state for a fiscal year shall be the greater of-- 7,i7 the adjusted basic block grant1 plus the amount required to be paid to the ,state under paragraph 7#c7 7as in effect on ,september #cj1 #bjaj7 for fiscal year #bjaj2 or 7,,ii7 the amount required to be paid to the ,state under this paragraph for the preceding fiscal year4 7ii7 ,adjusted basic block grant ,in clause 7i71 the term adjusted block grant means1 with respect to a ,state1 the product of-- 7,i7 the amount required to be paid to the ,state under this paragraph for fiscal year #bjaj 7determined without regard to any reduction pursuant to section #dji or #dab7;a77#a772 7,,ii7 #a4jj1 plus the percentage 7if any7 by which the average of the ,,cpi for the #ab-month period ending with ,june of the preceding fiscal year exceeds the average of the ,,cpi for the #ab-month period ending with ,june #aiif1 expressed as a decimal2 and 7,,iii7 #a4jj1 plus the percentage 7if any7 by which the most recent estimate by the ,bureau of the ,census of the population of the ,state that has not attained #ah years of age exceeds the most recent estimate by the ,bureau of the ,census of that population as of ,july #a1 #aiif1 expressed as a decimal4 7iii7 ,,cpi defined ,in clause 7ii71 the term ,,cpi means the last ,consumer ,price ,index for ,all ,urban ,consumers published by the ,department of ,labor for the period involved4 7,c7 ,appropriation ,out of any money in the ,treasury of the ,united ,states not otherwise appropriated1 there are appropriated such sums as are necessary for grants under this paragraph for each fiscal year4 4 7#b7 ,conforming amendment to eliminate supplemental grants for population increases in certain ,states ,section #djc7;a7 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fjc7;a77 is amended by striking paragraph 7#c74 7b7 ,penalty for failure ,to maintain effort adjusted for inflation ,section #dji7;a77#g7 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fji7;a77#g77 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by inserting the inflation-adjusted before historic ,state expenditures2 and 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by redesignating clauses 7iii7 through 7v7 as clauses 7iv7 through 7vi71 respectively1 and inserting after clause 7ii7 the following3 7iii7 ,inflation-adjusted historic ,state expenditures ,the term inflation-adjusted historic ,state expenditures means1 with respect to a fiscal year-- 7,i7 historic ,state expenditures2 multiplied by 7,,ii7 #a4jj1 plus 7in the case of fiscal year #bjae or any succeeding fiscal year7 the percentage 7if any7 by which the average of the ,,cpi 7as defined in section #djc7;a77#a77;,b77iii77 for the #ab-month period ending with ,june of the preceding fiscal year exceeds the average of the ,,cpi 7as so defined7 for the #ab-month period ending with ,june #bjac1 expressed as a decimal4 4 7c7 ,modification of contingency fund 7#a7 ,in general ,section #djc7;b7 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fjc7;b77 is amended by striking all that follows paragraph 7#a7 and inserting the following3 7#b7 ,grants 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall make a grant to each eligible ,state and each ,indian tribe that is an economically needy entity for a calendar quarter1 in an amount equal to #hj percent of the amount 7if any7 by which the total amount of relevant expenditures of the entity for the quarter exceeds the total amount of the relevant expenditures of the entity for the corresponding quarter in the base year of the entity1 subject to paragraph 7#b74 7,b7 ,limitation ,the total amount payable to an entity under this subsection for a fiscal year shall not exceed an amount equal to #be percent of the amount payable to the entity-- 7i7 if the entity is a ,state1 under section #djc7;a77#a7 for the fiscal year2 or 7ii7 if the entity is an ,indian tribe1 under section #dab7;a77#a7 for the fiscal year4 7#c7 ,definitions ,in paragraph 7#b73 7,a7 ,economically needy entity ,the term economically needy entity means an entity with respect to a calendar quarter-- 7i7 if the seasonally adjusted average unemployment rate with respect to entity for the quarter or any of the preceding #d calendar quarters exceeds #f4e percent2 or 7ii7 in the case that the unemployment rate information described in clause 7i7 is not available with respect to the entity1 if the entity meets such qualifications as the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,labor1 shall1 by regulation1 prescribe4 7,b7 ,base year ,the term base year means1 with respect to an entity1 and a calendar quarter in a fiscal year-- 7i7 except as provided in clause 7ii71 whichever of the #b fiscal years most recently preceding the first fiscal year of the most recent contingency fund eligibility period for the entity1 is the fiscal year in which the relevant expenditures of the entity were the lesser2 or 7ii7 if the first year of the period referred to in clause 7i7 is fiscal year #bjae1 whichever of fiscal year #bjjg or #bjjh is the fiscal year in which the relevant expenditures of the entity were the lesser4 7,c7 ,contingency fund eligibility period ,the term contingency fund eligibility period means1 with respect to an entity1 a period of #a or more consecutive calendar quarters for which the entity is an economically needy entity4 7,d7 ,relevant expenditures 7i7 ,in general ,the term relevant expenditures means expenditures-- 7,i7 for assistance under the program funded under this part of the entity 7including1 in the case of a ,state1 any qualified ,state expenditures 7as defined in section #dji7;a77#g77;,b77i77 and any expenditures under any other ,state program funded by such expenditures72 7,,ii7 for child care2 7,,iii7 for subsidized employment under the program funded under this part of the entity 7including1 in the case of a ,state1 such expenditures under any other ,state program funded by qualified ,state expenditures 7as defined in section #dji7;a77#g77;,b77i7771 other than expenditures made using ,federal funds or with respect to which the entity received a grant made under paragraph 7#c7 of this subsection2 and 7,,iv7 for administrative costs associated with making the expenditures referred to in the preceding subclauses of this clause4 7ii7 ,child care expenditures ,for purposes of clause 7i71 expenditures for child care consist of the following3 7,i7 ,amounts transferred under section #djd7;d77#a77;,b74 7,,ii7 ,expenditures for child care assistance from ,federal funds provided under this part4 7,,iii7 ,in the case of an entity that is a ,state1 expenditures for child care assistance that are qualified ,state expenditures 7as defined in section #dji7;a77#g77;,b77i771 but only to the extent exceeding the total expenditures of the ,state 7other than from ,federal funds7 for child care in fiscal year #aiid or #aiie 7whichever is the greater74 7iii7 ,authority to collect and adjust data ,in determining the amount of the expenditures of a ,state for basic assistance1 child care1 and subsidized employment1 during any period for which the ,state requests funds under this subsection1 and during the base year of the ,state1 the ,secretary may make appropriate adjustments to the data1 on a ,state-by-,state basis1 to ensure that the data are comparable with respect to the groups of families served and the types of aid provided4 ,the ,secretary may develop a mechanism for collecting expenditure data1 including procedures which allow ,states to make reasonable estimates1 and may set deadlines for making revisions to the data4 7#d7 ,use of grant ,each ,state to which a grant is made under this subsection shall use the grant to serve areas of the ,state with the greatest need 7as referred to in section #djb7;a77#a77;,a774 7#e7 ,appropriation 7,a7 ,in general ,out of any funds in the ,treasury of the ,united ,states not otherwise appropriated1 there are appropriated for payment to the ,fund-- 7i7 #b1ejj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjae2 and 7ii7 for each succeeding fiscal year1 the amount appropriated under this paragraph for the then preceding fiscal year1 increased by the percentage 7if any7 by which the amount appropriated under section #djc7;a77#a7 for the fiscal year involved exceeds the amount appropriated under such section for the then preceding fiscal year4 7,b7 ,availability ,amounts made available under this paragraph for a fiscal year shall remain available until expended4 7#f7 ,actions to be taken in anticipation of exhaustion of fund ,the ,secretary shall monitor the amount in1 and the rate at which amounts are paid from1 the ,fund1 and if the ,secretary determines that the ,fund will be exhausted within #f months1 the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 notify the ,congress of the determination2 and 7,b7 develop and communicate to each ,state and ,indian tribe that is an economically needy entity as of the date of the determination1 the procedure for allocating amounts in the ,fund among such entities4 4 7#b7 ,elimination of penalty for failure of state receiving amounts from contingency fund to maintain #ajj percent of historic effort 7,a7 ,in general ,section #dji7;a7 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fji7;a77 is amended by striking paragraph 7#aj7 and redesignating paragraphs 7#aa7 through 7#af7 as paragraphs 7#aj7 through 7#ae71 respectively4 7,b7 ,conforming amendments ,section #dji 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fji7 is amended in each of subsections 7b77#b7 and 7c77#d71 by striking 7#aj71 7#ab71 or 7#ac7 and inserting 7#aa71 or 7#ab74 7#c7 ,conforming amendment ,section #dji7;a77#c77;,c7 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fji7;a77#c77;,c77 is amended by striking needy ,state 7as defined in section #djc7;b77#f77 and inserting economically needy entity 7as defined in section #djc7;b77#c77;,a774 7#d7 ,amounts provided to territories from the ,contingency ,fund to be disregarded for purposes of limitation on payments to the territories ,section #aajh7;a77#b7 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acjh7;a77#b77 is amended by inserting #djc7;b71 before #djf14 7d7 ,matching grants for subsidized employment 7#a7 ,in general ,section #djc7;a7 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fjc7;a771 as amended by subsection 7a77#b7 of this section1 is further amended by inserting after paragraph 7#b7 the following3 7#c7 ,matching grants for subsidized employment 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall make a grant-- 7i7 to each eligible ,state that is #a of the #ej ,states or the ,district of ,columbia1 for each fiscal year for which the ,state is an ,,moe ,state2 and 7ii7 to each ,state that is not #a of the #ej ,states or the ,district of ,columbia1 and to each ,indian tribe1 for each fiscal year for which the ,state or tribe1 as the case may be1 meets such terms and conditions as the ,secretary shall1 by regulation1 establish1 which shall be comparable to the terms and conditions under which grants are made under clause 7i74 7,b7 ,,moe ,state ,in subparagraph 7,a71 the term ,,moe ,state means a ,state if the qualified expenditures of the ,state 7as defined in section #dji7;a77#g77;,b77i77 for the fiscal year exceeds the applicable percentage 7as defined in clause 7ii7 of such section7 of inflation-adjusted historic ,state expenditures 7as defined in clause 7iii7 of such section7 of the ,state with respect to the fiscal year4 7,c7 ,amount of grant 7i7 ,states 7,i7 ,in general ,the grant to be made to a ,state under subparagraph 7,a77i7 for a fiscal year shall be in an amount equal to #ej percent of the excess expenditures of the ,state for subsidized employment during the fiscal year4 7,,ii7 ,excess expenditures of the ,state for subsidized employment ,the term excess expenditures of the ,state for subsidized employment means1 with respect to a fiscal year1 the lesser of-- 7aa7 the excess described in subparagraph 7,b7 with respect to the ,state for the fiscal year2 or 7bb7 an amount equal to the total expenditures of the ,state for subsidized employment funded under this part or under any other ,state program funded by qualified ,state expenditures 7as defined in section #dji7;a77#g77;,b77i771 excluding those with respect to which a grant is made to the ,state under subsection 7b7 of this section1 during the fiscal year4 7ii7 ,indian tribes ,the grant to be made to an ,indian tribe under this paragraph shall be in such amount as the ,secretary deems appropriate4 7,d7 ,use of grant ,notwithstanding section #djd1 a ,state or ,indian tribe to which a grant is made under this paragraph shall use the grant solely to finance subsidized employment activities1 and to serve areas of the ,state with the greatest need 7as referred to in section #djb7;a77#a77;,a774 7,e7 ,appropriation ,out of any funds in the ,treasury of the ,united ,states not otherwise appropriated1 there are appropriated such sums as are necessary for grants under this paragraph for each fiscal year4 4 7#b7 ,amounts provided to territories from the matching grant to be disregarded for purposes of limitation on payments to the territories ,section #aajh7;a77#b7 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acjh7;a77#b77 is amended by inserting #djc7;a77#c71 after #djc7;a77#b714 7#c7 ,data reports required with respect to families that include an individual participating in subsidized employment programs ,section #daa7;a77#a77;,a7 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #faa7;a77#a77;,a77 is amended1 in the matter before clause 7i71 by inserting 1 and families that include an individual participating in subsidized employment funded with ,federal funds or qualified ,state expenditures 7as so defined7 before the colon4 7e7 ,tribal family assistance grants ,section #dab7;a77#a7 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fab7;a77#a77 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking fiscal year #bjab and inserting each fiscal year2 and 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7,a7 by redesignating clause 7ii7 as clause 7iii72 and 7,b7 by striking clause 7i7 and inserting the following3 7i7 ,in general ,the amount determined under this subparagraph for a fiscal year is an amount equal to the sum of the adjusted historic expenditures for the fiscal year with respect to each ,state in which a service area of the ,indian tribe is located4 7ii7 ,adjusted historic expenditures defined ,in clause 7i71 the term adjusted historic expenditures means1 with respect to a fiscal year1 a ,state1 and an ,indian tribe1 the total amount of the ,federal payments to the ,state under section #djc 7as then in effect7 for fiscal year #aiid attributable to expenditures 7other than child care expenditures7 by the ,state under parts ,a and ,f 7as so in effect7 for fiscal year #aiid for ,indian families residing in the service areas identified by the tribe pursuant to subsection 7b77#a77;,c7 of this section that are in the ,state1 increased by the percentage 7if any7 by which the amount of the grant payable under section #djc7;a77#a7 for the fiscal year to the ,state exceeds the amount of the grant so payable to the ,state for fiscal year #bjaj4 4 7f7 ,census bureau study ,section #dad 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fad7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking subsection 7a7 and inserting the following3 7a7 ,in general ,the ,director of the ,bureau of the ,census shall conduct a study to assess the effects of policies and programs related to low-income families1 including policies and programs under ,state programs funded under this part or funded with qualified ,state expenditures 7as defined in section #dji7;a77#g77;,b77i771 including changes and policies in such programs made pursuant to the ,rewriting to ,improve and ,secure an ,exit ,out of ,poverty ,act4 ,the ,director shall design the study in consultation with the ,secretary4 ,every #e years1 the ,director shall1 in consultation with the ,secretary1 revise the content and nature of the study to reflect emerging policy issues related to low-income families4 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b71 by striking fiscal year #bjab and inserting each fiscal year4 7g7 ,funding of studies and evaluations ,section #dac7;h77#a7 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fac7;h77#a77 is amended by striking fiscal year #bjab and inserting each fiscal year4 7h7 ,matching grants to certain territories ,section #aajh 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acjh7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#b71 by inserting section #djc7;a77#a7 7to the extent exceeding the amount required to be so paid to the territory for fiscal year #bjaa71 before #djc7;a77#b72 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b77#b71 by striking fiscal year #bjab and inserting each fiscal year4 #ijd4 ,work requirements 7a7 ,participation rate requirement ,section #djg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fjg7 is amended by striking subsections 7a7 and 7b7 and inserting the following3 7a7 ,participation rate requirement 7#a7 ,in general ,a ,state to which a grant is made under section #djc for a fiscal year shall achieve a minimum participation rate of #ej percent with respect to all families residing in the ,state that include a work-eligible individual4 7#b7 ,work-eligible individual defined 7,a7 ,in general ,in subsection 7a71 the term work-eligible individual1 subject to subparagraphs 7,b7 and 7,c71 means-- 7i7 an adult recipient of assistance under the ,state program funded under this part or under any other ,state program funded by qualified ,state expenditures 7as defined in section #dji7;a77#g77;,b77i772 7ii7 a former recipient of such assistance who is-- 7,i7 a parent of a dependent child who is such a recipient2 and 7,,ii7 no longer eligible for assistance under the ,state program funded under this part by reason of section #djh7;a77#g72 and 7iii7 a participant in a subsidized employment program funded under this part or under any other ,state program funded by qualified ,state expenditures 7as defined in section #dji7;a77#g77;,b77i774 7,b7 ,exclusion of individuals sanctioned or undergoing pre-sanction review ,the term work-eligible individual does not include any individual with respect to whom-- 7i7 there is in effect a penalty imposed by the ,state under subsection 7e7 of this section2 or 7ii7 the ,state has initiated 7but not completed7 the pre-sanction review process pursuant to section #djh7;a77#ad77;,a74 7,c7 ,state option to exclude certain individuals ,a ,state may exclude from the term work-eligible individual any resident of the ,state who is-- 7i7 a single parent caring for a child who has not attained #a year of age2 7ii7 a recipient of supplemental security income benefits under title ,,xvi1 disability insurance benefits under title ,,ii1 or other ,federal or ,state benefits based on disability2 7iii7 an applicant for supplemental security income benefits under title ,,xvi2 7iv7 an individual who is needed in the home of the individual to care for a disabled member of the family of the individual2 or 7v7 an individual who 7but for the exercise of the ,state option under this clause7 would be a work-eligible individual under a tribal family assistance plan approved under section #dab or under a tribal work program to which funds are provided under this part4 7b7 ,calculation of participation rates 7#a7 ,average monthly rate ,for purposes of subsection 7a71 the participation rate of a ,state for a fiscal year is the average of the participation rates of the ,state for each month in the fiscal year4 7#b7 ,monthly participation rate ,for purposes of paragraph 7#a71 the participation rate of a ,state for a month1 expressed as a percentage1 is-- 7,a7 the number of families residing in the ,state that include a work-eligible individual who is engaged in work for the month2 divided by 7,b7 the number of families residing in the ,state that include a work-eligible individual4 4 7b7 ,participation requirements ,section #djg7;c7 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fjg7;c77 is amended to read as follows3 7c7 ,engaged in work ,for purposes of subsection 7b73 7#a7 ,general rule ,an individual is engaged in work for a month in a fiscal year if the recipient is participating in work activities for an average of at least #bj hours per week during the month4 7#b7 ,individuals complying with a modified employability plan deemed to be engaged in work ,an individual is deemed to be engaged in work for a month if the ,state determines that the individual is in substantial compliance with the activities and hourly participation requirements of a modified employability plan developed for the individual in accordance with section #djh7;h74 7#c7 ,single teen head of household or married teen who maintains satisfactory school attendance deemed to be engaged in work ,an individual who is married or a head of household and has not attained #bj years of age is deemed to be engaged in work for a month if the recipient maintains satisfactory attendance at secondary school or the equivalent during the month4 4 7c7 ,elimination of #ab-,month limit on counting vocational educational training as a work activity ,section #djg7;d77#h7 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fjg7;d77#h77 is amended by striking 7not to exceed #ab months with respect to any individual74 #ije4 ,work rules 7a7 ,option of recipient ,to have trained personnel assess certain barriers to employment2 additional matters required ,to be assessed ,section #djh7;b77#a7 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fjh7;b77#a77 is amended-- 7#a7 by inserting 7which1 at the option of the recipient1 shall be conducted by trained personnel with respect to barriers to employment specified by the recipient7 after assessment2 and 7#b7 by striking and employability and inserting employability1 physical and mental impairments1 ,english proficiency1 child care needs1 and whether the recipient is a victim of domestic or sexual violence14 7b7 ,individual responsibility plans 7#a7 ,plans required2 plans to include well-being plans for children ,section #djh7;b77#b77;,a7 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fjh7;b77#b77;,a77 is amended-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding clause 7i71 by striking may and inserting shall2 7,b7 in clause 7iv7-- 7i7 by inserting 1 supports1 after counseling2 and 7ii7 by striking and at the end2 7,c7 in clause 7v71 by striking the period and inserting 2 and2 and 7,d7 by adding at the end the following3 7vi7 describe a well-being plan for each child in the family4 4 7#b7 ,deadline for completion of plan ,section #djh7;b77#b77;,b7 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fjh7;b77#b77;,b77 is amended by striking individual-- and all that follows and inserting individual within #ij days after the individual is determined eligible for the assistance44 7#c7 ,sanction for failure of ,state to develop plan ,section #dji7;a7 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fji7;a771 as amended by section #ijc7;c77#b77;,a7 of this title1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#af7 ,penalty for failure of ,state to develop required individual responsibility plan 7,a7 ,in general ,if the ,secretary determines that a ,state to which a grant is made under section #djc in a fiscal year has violated section #djh7;b77#b7 during the fiscal year1 the ,secretary shall reduce the grant payable to the ,state under section #djc7;a77#a7 for the immediately succeeding fiscal year by an amount equal to not more than #e percent of the ,state family assistance grant4 7,b7 ,penalty based on severity of failure ,the ,secretary shall impose reductions under subparagraph 7,a7 with respect to a fiscal year based on the degree of noncompliance4 4 7#d7 ,conforming amendment ,section #djh7;b7 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fjh7;b77 is amended by striking paragraph 7#d74 7c7 ,modified employability plans for certain individuals with disabilities ,section #djh 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fjh7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7h7 ,authority ,to develop modified employability plan for a recipient of assistance with1 or caring for a family member with1 a disability 7#a7 ,in general ,a ,state may develop a modified employability plan for a recipient of assistance under the ,state program funded under this part-- 7,a7 who-- 7i7 is a work-eligible individual 7as defined in section #djg7;a77#b772 and 7ii7 has been determined by a qualified medical1 mental health1 addiction1 or social services professional 7as determined by the ,state7 to have a disability2 or 7,b7 who is caring for a family member with a disability 7as so determined74 7#b7 ,contents of plan ,the modified employability plan shall-- 7,a7 include a determination that1 because of the disability of the recipient or the individual for whom the recipient is caring1 reasonable modification of work activities1 hourly participation requirements1 or both1 is needed in order for the recipient to participate in the activities2 7,b7 describe the modified work activities in which the recipient is required to participate2 7,c7 specify the number of hours per week for which the recipient is required to participate in the modified work activities1 based on an evaluation by the ,state of the circumstances of the family2 7,d7 describe the services1 supports1 and modifications that the ,state will provide to the recipient or the family of the recipient2 7,e7 be developed in cooperation with the recipient2 and 7,f7 be reviewed not less often than every #f months4 7#c7 ,definitions ,in this subsection3 7,a7 ,disability ,the term disability means a mental or physical impairment1 including substance abuse or addiction1 that-- 7i7 constitutes or results in a substantial impediment to employment2 or 7ii7 substantially limits #a or more major life activities4 7,b7 ,modified work activities ,the term modified work activities means activities which the ,state has determined will help the recipient become employable4 4 7d7 ,sanctions 7#a7 ,general sanction provisions 7,a7 ,prohibition on imposing lifetime or full family sanction 7i7 ,prohibition ,section #djh7;a7 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fjh7;a77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#ac7 ,prohibition on imposing lifetime or full family sanction ,a ,state to which a grant is made under section #djc shall not impose a lifetime prohibition on the provision of assistance to any individual or family under the ,state program funded under this part or under a program funded with qualified ,state expenditures 7as defined in section #dji7;a77#g77;,b77i77 on the basis of the failure of a member of the family to comply with a program requirement4 4 7ii7 ,penalty ,section #dji7;a7 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fji71 as amended by section #ijc7;c77#b77;,a7 of this title and subsection 7b77#c7 of this section1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#ag7 ,penalty for imposing lifetime or full family sanction ,if the ,secretary determines that a ,state to which a grant is made under section #djc in a fiscal year has violated section #djh7;a77#ac7 during the fiscal year1 the ,secretary shall reduce the grant payable to the ,state under section #djc7;a77#a7 for the immediately succeeding fiscal year by an amount equal to #e percent of the ,state family assistance grant4 4 7,b7 ,due process protections 7i7 ,in general ,section #djh7;a7 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fjh7;a771 as amended by subparagraph 7,a77i7 of this paragraph1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#ad7 ,sanction procedures 7,a7 ,pre-sanction review process ,before imposing a sanction against an individual or family receiving assistance under the ,state program funded under this part or under a program funded with qualified ,state expenditures 7as defined in section #dji7;a77#g77;,b77i77 for failure to comply with program requirements1 the ,state shall take the following steps3 7i7 ,provide or send notice to the individual or family1 and1 if the recipient's native language is not ,english1 through a culturally competent written or verbal translation1 of the following information3 7,i7 ,the specific reason for the proposed sanction4 7,,ii7 ,the amount of the proposed sanction4 7,,iii7 ,the length of time during which the proposed sanction would be in effect4 7,,iv7 ,the steps required to come into compliance or to show good cause for noncompliance4 7,v7 ,that the agency will provide assistance to help the individual demonstrate good cause for noncompliance1 or come into compliance with program requirements4 7,,vi7 ,that the individual may appeal the determination to impose a sanction1 and the steps that the individual must take to pursue such an appeal4 7ii7 7,i7 ,ensure that1 subject to clause 7iii7-- 7aa7 an individual1 other than the individual who determined that a sanction be imposed1 will review the determination and have the authority to take the actions described in subclause 7,,ii72 and 7bb7 the individual or family against whom the sanction is to be imposed shall be afforded the opportunity to meet with the individual who is reviewing the determination to impose the sanction4 7,,ii7 ,the action described in this subclause are the following3 7aa7 ,modify the determination to impose a sanction4 7bb7 ,determine that there was good cause for the failure to comply4 7cc7 ,recommend modifications to the individual responsibility or employment plan of an individual4 7dd7 ,make such other determinations and take such other actions as may be appropriate4 7iii7 ,the review required under clause 7ii7 shall include consideration of the following3 7,i7 ,to the extent applicable1 whether barriers to compliance exist1 such as a physical or mental impairment 7including mental illness1 substance abuse1 mental retardation1 or a learning disability71 domestic or sexual violence1 limited proficiency in ,english1 limited literacy1 homelessness1 or the need to care for a child with a disability or health condition1 that contributed to the noncompliance4 7,,ii7 ,whether the noncompliance resulted from failure to receive or have access to services identified as necessary in an individual responsibility or employment plan4 7,,iii7 ,whether changes to the individual responsibility or employment plan of an individual should be made in order for the individual to come into compliance4 7,,iv7 ,whether there is good cause for any noncompliance4 7,v7 ,whether the sanction policies of the ,state have been applied properly4 7,b7 ,sanction follow-up requirements ,if a ,state imposes a sanction on a family or individual for failing to comply with program requirements1 the ,state shall-- 7i7 provide or send notice to the individual or family1 in language calculated to be understood by the individual or family1 and1 if the individual's or family's native language is not ,english1 through a culturally competent translation1 of the reason for the sanction and the steps the individual or family must take to end the sanction2 7ii7 resume full assistance1 services1 or benefits to the individual or family under the program 7if the individual or family is otherwise eligible for the assistance1 services1 or benefits7 once the individual who was not in compliance with program requirements that led to the sanction complies with the requirements for a reasonable period of time1 as determined by the ,state and subject to ,state discretion to reduce the period2 and 7iii7 if the ,state has not resumed providing the assistance1 services1 or benefits as of the end of the #abj-;day period that begins on the date that is #fj days after the date on which the sanction was imposed1 provide notice to the individual or family1 in language calculated to be understood by the individual or family1 of the steps the individual or family must take to end the sanction1 and of the availability of assistance to come into compliance or demonstrate good cause for noncompliance4 7,c7 ,notice to evicted persons ,the ,state shall make a reasonable effort to provide to an individual or family that has been evicted from a residence for failure to pay rent or as a result of another problem related to poverty1 any notice required by this paragraph to be provided to the individual or family4 4 7ii7 ,penalty ,section #dji7;a7 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fji7;a771 as amended by section #ijc7;c77#b77;,a7 of this title1 subsection 7b77#c7 of this section1 and subparagraph 7,a77ii7 of this paragraph1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#ah7 ,penalty for failure to follow sanction procedures 7,a7 ,in general ,if the ,secretary determines that a ,state to which a grant is made under section #djc in a fiscal year has violated section #djh7;a77#ad7 during the fiscal year1 the ,secretary shall reduce the grant payable to the ,state under section #djc7;a77#a7 for the immediately succeeding fiscal year by an amount equal to not more than #e percent of the ,state family assistance grant4 7,b7 ,penalty based on severity of failure ,the ,secretary shall impose reductions under subparagraph 7,a7 with respect to a fiscal year based on the degree of noncompliance4 4 7iii7 ,state plan requirement to describe how states will notify applicants and recipients of their rights under the program and of potential benefits and services available under the program ,section #djb7;a77#a77;,b77iii7 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fjb7;a77#a77;,b77iii77 is amended by inserting 1 and will notify applicants and recipients of assistance under the program of the rights of individuals under all laws applicable to program activities and of all potential benefits and services available under the program before the period4 7#b7 ,modifications to work sanction 7,a7 ,elimination of full family sanction2 ,state required to establish certain good cause exceptions ,section #djg7;e77#a7 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fjg7;e77#a77 is amended-- 7i7 by striking shall-- and all that follows through subparagraph 7,b7 and inserting shall reduce the amount of assistance otherwise payable to the family pro rata with respect to any period during a month in which the individual so refuses12 and 7ii7 by striking may establish and inserting the following shall establish1 which shall include the decline of an offer of employment at a wage less than the greater of the applicable ,federal or ,state minimum wage1 or #hj percent of the wage that would have governed had the minimum hourly rate under the ,fair ,labor ,standards ,act been applicable to the offer of employment1 at a site subject to a strike or lockout at the time of refusal1 or for medical reasons or a lack of sufficient physical strength or stamina4 7,b7 ,prohibition on sanctioning individual for failure to engage in work if individual has a child under age #f months or if failure results from inability to secure child care or after-school arrangements for a child under age #ac ,section #djg7;e77#b7 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fjg7;e77#b77 is amended by striking refusal and all that follows and inserting failure of an individual to engage in work required in accordance with this section if-- 7,a7 the individual is a single custodial parent caring for a child who has not attained #f months of age2 or 7,b7 the individual is the single custodial parent caring for a child who has not attained #ac years of age1 and the failure resulted from the inability of the individual to secure child care or after-school arrangements for the child 4 7#c7 ,modifications to child support sanction ,section #djh7;a77#b7 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fjh7;a77#b77 is amended by striking ,state-- and all that follows and inserting ,state shall deduct from the assistance that would otherwise be provided to the family of the individual under the ,state program funded under this part an amount equal to #be percent of the amount of the assistance44 7e7 ,related state plan requirement ,section #djb7;a7 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fjb7;a77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#h7 ,certification that employment assessments and sanction reviews will be conducted by competent personnel ,a certification by the chief executive officer of the ,state that the employment assessments conducted pursuant to section #djh7;b77#a7 and the sanction reviews conducted pursuant to section #djh7;a77#ad77;,a7 will be conducted by personnel who have sufficient education1 training1 and professional competence to do so1 which shall include information on the education1 training1 and professional competence that ,state will require of the personnel4 4 #ijf4 ,prohibition on imposing limit of less than #fj months on duration of assistance 7a7 ,prohibition 7#a7 ,in general ,section #djh7;a77#g7 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fjh7;a77#g77 is amended-- 7,a7 in the paragraph heading1 by striking ,no assistance for more than #e years and inserting ,durational limits on assistance2 7,b7 in the heading for subparagraph 7,a71 by striking ,in general and inserting ,no assistance for more than #e years2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7,h7 ,prohibition on limiting duration of assistance to less than #fj months ,a ,state to which a grant is made under section #djc shall not impose a limit of less than #fj months on the duration for which a family may be provided assistance from ,federal or ,state funds under the ,state program funded under this part or under a program funded with qualified ,state expenditures 7as defined in section #dji7;a77#g77;,b77i774 4 7#b7 ,conforming amendment ,the heading of section #dji7;a77#i7 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fji7;a77#i77 is amended by striking #e-year limit and inserting rules governing durational limits4 7b7 ,requirement ,to conduct outreach ,to inform potentially eligible families of elimination of durational limit on assistance of less than #fj months 7#a7 ,in general ,section #djh7;a7 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fjh7;a771 as amended by section #ije7;d77#a7 of this title1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#ae7 ,requirement to conduct outreach to inform potentially eligible recipients of assistance of elimination of durational limit on assistance of less than #fj months ,a ,state to which a grant is made under section #djc for a fiscal year that1 before the effective date of this paragraph1 denied assistance under the ,state program funded under this part or any other ,state program funded by qualified ,state expenditures 7as defined in section #dji7;a77#g77;,b77i77 to an individual or family on the basis of a durational limit on the assistance that was imposed other than under section #djh7;a77#g7 shall conduct outreach to inform individuals and families who were so denied that they may be eligible for additional months of the assistance4 4 7#b7 ,penalty ,section #dji7;a7 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fji7;a771 as amended by sections #ijc7;c77#b77;,a7 and #ije7;d77#a7 of this title1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#ai7 ,failure to conduct outreach to inform potentially eligible recipients of assistance of elimination of durational limit on assistance of less than #fj months ,if the ,secretary determines that a ,state to which a grant is made under section #djc in a fiscal year has violated section #djh7;a77#ae7 during the fiscal year1 the ,secretary shall reduce the grant payable to the ,state under section #djc7;a77#a7 for the immediately succeeding fiscal year by an amount equal to #e percent of the ,state family assistance grant4 4 7c7 ,state plan required ,to include description of how potentially eligible recipients will be informed of elimination of durational limit on assistance of less than #fj months ,section #djb7;a77#a77;,b7 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fjb7;a77#a77;,b77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7vi7 ,in the case of a ,state that1 before the date this clause takes effect1 denied assistance under the program to an individual or family on the basis of a durational limit on the assistance that was imposed other than under section #djh7;a77#g71 the document shall describe how the ,state intends to inform the individuals and families who were so denied that they may be eligible for additional months of the assistance4 4 #ijg4 ,response of ,,tanf program to economic recessions 7a7 ,inapplicability of durational limit on assistance ,section #djh7;a77#g7 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fjh7;a77#g771 as amended by section #ijf7;a77#a77;,c7 of this title1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7,i7 ,inapplicability of durational limit during recession ,subparagraph 7,a7 shall not apply in a ,state during any month which is in a high unemployment period with respect to the ,state4 7,j7 ,disregard of assistance provided during recession ,in determining the number of months for which an adult has received assistance under a ,state or tribal program funded under this part or any other ,state program funded by qualified ,state expenditures 7as defined in section #dji7;a77#g77;,b77i771 the ,state or tribe shall disregard any month which is in a high unemployment period with respect to the ,state4 7,k7 #f-month grace period required after recession ,subparagraph 7,a7 shall not apply to a recipient of assistance under the ,state program funded under this part or any other ,state program funded by qualified ,state expenditures 7as defined in section #dji7;a77#g77;,b77i77 during the #f-month period that begins with the month immediately following a high unemployment period with respect to the ,state if the recipient received the assistance for the last month of the period4 4 7b7 ,requirement ,to conduct outreach ,to inform potentially eligible families of suspension of durational limit on assistance 7#a7 ,in general ,section #djh7;a7 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fjh7;a771 as amended by sections #ije7;d77#a7 and #ijf7;b77#a7 of this title1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#af7 ,requirement to conduct outreach to inform potentially eligible recipients of assistance of suspension of durational limit on assistance ,in each month which is a high unemployment period with respect to a ,state to which a grant is made under section #djc for a fiscal year1 the ,state shall conduct outreach to inform individuals and families who are potentially eligible for assistance under the ,state program funded under this part or any other ,state program funded by qualified ,state expenditures 7as defined in section #dji7;a77#g77;,b77i77 of the suspension of any durational limit on assistance under the program4 4 7#b7 ,penalty ,section #dji7;a7 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fji7;a771 as amended by sections #ijc7;c77#b77;,a71 #ije7;d77#a71 and #ijf7;b77#b71 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#bj7 ,failure to conduct outreach to inform potentially eligible recipients of assistance of suspension of durational limit on assistance ,if the ,secretary determines that a ,state to which a grant is made under section #djc in a fiscal year has violated section #djh7;a77#af7 during the fiscal year1 the ,secretary shall reduce the grant payable to the ,state under section #djc7;a77#a7 for the immediately succeeding fiscal year by an amount equal to #e percent of the ,state family assistance grant4 4 7c7 ,state plan required ,to include description of how potentially eligible recipients will be informed of suspension of time limits during recession ,section #djb7;a77#a77;,b7 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fjb7;a77#a77;,b771 as amended by section #ijf7;c7 of this title1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7vii7 ,the document shall describe how the ,state intends to inform potentially eligible recipients of assistance under the program of the suspension of durational limits on the assistance during a high unemployment period with respect to the ,state4 4 7d7 ,high unemployment period defined ,section #dai 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fai7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#f7 ,high unemployment period defined ,the term high unemployment period means1 with respect to a ,state1 a period of #a or more consecutive months if the average rate of total unemployment in the ,state 7seasonally adjusted7 for the period consisting of the then most recent #c months for which data for all ,states are published equals or exceeds #f4e percent4 4 #ijh4 ,requirement that ,states use merit-based system in administration of ,,tanf programs 7a7 ,program requirement ,section #djh7;a7 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fjh7;a771 as amended by sections #ije7;d77#a71 #ijf7;b77#a71 and #ijg7;b77#a7 of this title1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#ag7 ,requirement to use merit-based system in administering program ,a ,state to which a grant is made under section #djc shall establish and maintain personnel standards through a merit-based system1 in administering the ,state program funded under this part and any other ,state program funded by qualified ,state expenditures 7as defined in section #dji7;a77#g77;,b77i774 4 7b7 ,penalty ,section #dji7;a7 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fji71 as amended by sections #ijc7;c77#b77;,a71 #ije7;d77#a71 #ijf7;b77#b71 and #ijg7;b77#b7 of this title1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#ba7 ,penalty for failure to use merit-based system in administering program ,if the ,secretary determines that a ,state to which a grant is made under section #djc in a fiscal year has violated section #djh7;a77#ag7 during the fiscal year1 the ,secretary shall reduce the grant payable to the ,state under section #djc7;a77#a7 for the immediately succeeding fiscal year by an amount equal to #e percent of the ,state family assistance grant4 4 #iji4 ,ban on using ,federal ,,tanf funds to replace ,state and local spending that does not meet the definition of qualified ,state expenditures 7a7 ,prohibition ,section #djh7;a7 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fjh7;a771 as amended by sections #ije7;d77#a71 #ijf7;b77#a71 #ijg7;b77#a71 and #ijh7;a7 of this title1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#ah7 ,ban on using federal ,,tanf funds to replace state or local spending that is not a qualified state expenditure ,a ,state to which a grant is made under section #djc1 and a sub-,state entity that receives funds from such a grant1 shall not expend any part of the grant funds to supplant ,state or local spending for benefits or services which are not qualified ,state expenditures 7within the meaning of section #dji7;a77#g77;,b77i774 4 7b7 ,penalty ,section #dji7;a7 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fji71 as amended by sections #ijc7;c77#b77;,a71 #ije7;d77#a71 #ijf7;b77#b71 #ijg7;b77#b71 and #ijh7;b7 of this title1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#bb7 ,use of federal ,,tanf funds to replace state or local spending that is not a qualified state expenditure ,if the ,secretary determines that a ,state to which a grant is made under section #djc in a fiscal year has violated section #djh7;a77#ah7 during the fiscal year1 the ,secretary shall reduce the grant payable to the ,state under section #djc7;a77#a7 for the immediately succeeding fiscal year by an amount equal to #e percent of the ,state family assistance grant4 4 #iaj4 ,,tanf assistance to meet basic family economic needs 7a7 ,state plan requirement ,section #djb7;a77#a77;,b7 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fjb7;a77#a77;,b771 as amended by sections #ijf7;c7 and #ijg7;d7 of this title1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7viii7 ,family budget provisions ,the document shall set forth a family budget of a dollar amount sufficient to meet the basic economic needs 7including food1 clothing1 shelter1 utilities1 household goods1 personal care items1 and general incidental expenses7 of a family1 how the family budget is adjusted for family size1 the method used to estimate the family budget 7including a statement of the relationship between shelter and utility costs and the fair market rents in localities in the ,state71 and the relationship between the amount of assistance provided to each family under the program and the amount of the family budget for the family4 4 7b7 ,program requirement ,section #djh7;a7 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fjh7;a771 as amended by sections #ije7;d77#a71 #ijf7;b77#a71 #ijg7;b77#a71 #ijh7;a71 and #iji7;a7 of this title1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#ai7 ,requirement that amount of assistance meet basic economic needs ,a ,state to which a grant is made under section #djc shall ensure that the total amount of assistance provided to a family under the ,state program funded under this part and all programs funded with qualified ,state expenditures 7as defined in section #dji7;a77#g77;,b77i77 for which the family is eligible is sufficient to meet the basic economic needs of the family1 taking into account all earned and unearned income of the family and an amount not to exceed the value of the supplemental nutrition assistance benefits provided to the family under the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh4 4 7c7 ,penalty ,section #dji7;a7 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fji71 as amended by sections #ijc7;c77#b77;,a71 #ije7;d77#a71 #ijf7;b77#b71 #ijg7;b77#b71 #ijh7;b71 and #iji7;b7 of this title1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#bc7 ,penalty for failure of ,state tanf assistance to meet basic economic needs of a recipient family ,if the ,secretary determines that a ,state to which a grant is made under section #djc in a fiscal year has violated section #djh7;a77#ai7 during the fiscal year1 the ,secretary shall reduce the grant payable to the ,state under section #djc7;a77#a7 for the immediately succeeding fiscal year by an amount equal to #e percent of the ,state family assistance grant4 4 #iaa4 ,state plans and reports on child poverty 7a7 ,child poverty reduction as a purpose of the ,,tanf program ,section #dja7;a77#a7 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fja7;a77#a77 is amended by redesignating paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#d7 as paragraphs 7#b7 through 7#e71 respectively1 and by inserting before paragraph 7#b7 7as so redesignated7 the following3 7#a7 reduce poverty among children2 4 7b7 ,state plan provisions 7#a7 ,matters required to be addressed ,section #djb7;a77#a77;,a7 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fjb7;a77#a77;,a77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7ix7 ,goals and methods for reducing child poverty ,reduce child poverty using ,federal funds provided under this part and ,state funds1 including establishing numerical goals for reducing child poverty4 7x7 ,goals and tracking of work outcomes ,track work-related outcomes for recipients of assistance under the program1 such as employment entries1 wages1 and job retention1 including establishing numerical goals for work-related outcomes for recipients4 7xi7 ,provide preventative services to families at-risk of abuse or neglect ,provide benefits and services to families at-risk of having their children removed from the home because of abuse and neglect1 using ,federal funds provided under this part and ,state funds4 7xii7 ,how noncustodial parents will be served ,serve noncustodial parents1 using ,federal funds provided under this part and ,state funds4 4 7#b7 ,public availability ,section #djb7;c7 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fjb7;c77 is amended to read as follows3 7c7 ,public availability 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,state shall make available to the public1 including by posting on a public website of the ,state or another appropriate website-- 7,a7 each draft of any plan or plan amendment to be submitted by the ,state under this section1 for at least #de days before the submission2 and 7,b7 any such plan or amendment certified by the ,secretary to be complete4 7#b7 ,procedures ,the ,state shall establish procedures to receive and respond to comments from the public1 private sector organizations1 and local governments on any draft referred to in paragraph 7#a74 4 7c7 ,annual performance report ,section #daa 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #faa7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7e7 ,annual performance report by ,states ,not later than ,december #ca of each year1 each eligible ,state shall submit to the ,secretary 7in accordance with such form and content rules as the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,national ,governor's ,association1 ,national ,association of ,state ,legislatures1 and the ,american ,public ,human ,services ,association1 develops7 a report on the following aspects of the ,state program funded under this part in the preceding fiscal year3 7#a7 ,whether the ,state met the child poverty reduction goals set forth in the ,state plan4 ,this part of the report shall include a discussion of the factors1 including benefits1 services1 and activities funded with ,federal funds provided under this part or ,state funds1 which contributed to the meeting of1 or the failure to meet1 the goals4 7#b7 ,whether the work programs of the ,state were effective in meeting the objectives and numerical goals of the ,state plan4 ,this part of the report shall include a discussion of data derived from the tracking of recipients1 including-- 7,a7 the number of families that left the ,state program funded under this part2 7,b7 the employment rate for those who left the program in each calendar quarter2 7,c7 the wage rates of those who left the program1 including the percentage of leavers who1 in each calendar quarter1 earned an amount equal to at least #ej percent of the average wage then paid in the ,state2 and 7,d7 the employment outcomes of those who left the program because of a durational limit on assistance1 reported at #f months1 #ab months1 #bd months1 and #cf months after leaving the program4 ,the ,secretary shall provide ,states with technical assistance in preparing this part of the report1 including by providing ,states with data from the ,national ,directory of ,new ,hires4 7#c7 ,whether the ,state has been effective in providing benefits and services under the program to persons with disabilities4 ,this part of the report shall include a report on recipients of assistance under the ,state program funded under this part who participated in work activities 7as defined in section #djg7;d77 pursuant to a modified employability plan due to disability1 including the following3 7,a7 ,the aggregate number of recipients with modified employability plans due to a disability4 7,b7 ,the percentage of all recipients with modified employability plans who substantially complied with activities set forth in the plans each month of the fiscal year4 7,c7 ,information regarding the most prevalent types of physical and mental impairments that provided the basis for the disability determinations4 7,d7 ,the percentage of cases with a modified employability plan in which the recipient had a disability1 was caring for a child with a disability1 or was caring for another family member with a disability4 7,e7 ,a description of the most prevalent types of modification in work activities or hours of participation that were included in the modified employability plans4 7,f7 ,a description of the qualifications of the staff who determined whether individuals had a disability1 of the staff who determined that individuals needed modifications to their work requirements1 and of the staff who developed the modified employability plans4 7#d7 ,the effectiveness of the benefits and services provided under the ,state program in reducing the number of children removed from their homes because of abuse and neglect4 ,this part of the report shall include an analysis which includes the following3 7,a7 ,the number of families provided the benefits or services that were at risk of having their children removed from the home4 7,b7 ,the number of families served by the program that had #a or more children removed from the home because of abuse or neglect4 7#e7 ,an analysis of the extent to which the benefits and services under the ,state program were provided to noncustodial parents4 7#f7 ,how funds provided to the ,state under this part1 with a separate accounting for funds provided under section #djc7;a77#c7 and funds provided under section #djc7;b71 were used to serve areas of the ,state with the greatest need 7as referred to in section #djb7;a77#a77;,a77i774 ,this part of the report shall include supporting data4 4 7d7 ,annual report to ,congress on the efforts of ,state programs ,to promote and support employment for individuals with disabilities ,section #daa 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #faa71 as amended by subsection 7c7 of this section1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7f7 ,report by ,secretary ,not later than ,july #ca of each fiscal year1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,congress a report1 entitled ,efforts in ,state ,,tanf ,programs to ,promote and ,support ,employment for ,individuals with ,disabilities1 that includes information on ,state efforts to engage individuals with disabilities in work activities during the preceding fiscal year4 ,the report shall include the following information3 7#a7 ,for each ,state1 the number of individuals for whom the ,state has developed a modified employability plan4 7#b7 ,the types of physical and mental impairments that provided the basis for the disability determination1 and whether the individual with the disability was an adult recipient or minor child head of household1 a child1 or a non-recipient family member4 7#c7 ,the types of modifications that ,states have included in modified employability plans4 7#d7 ,the extent to which individuals with a modified employability plan are participating in work activities4 7#e7 ,for each ,state1 an analysis of the extent to which the option to establish modified employability plans was a factor in the ,state achieving or not achieving the minimum participation rate required by section #djg7;a74 4 7e7 ,report to ,congress on legislative options ,to reward ,states with high employment rates and high rates of employment at good wages ,within #d years after the effective date of this section1 the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services shall submit to the ,congress a report that sets forth options for the enactment of legislation to provide financial or other rewards to ,states that have high rates of employment and high rates of employment at good wages4 #iab4 ,requirement that ,states adopt standards and procedures to address domestic and sexual violence among ,,tanf recipients 7a7 ,in general ,section #djb7;a77#g7 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fjb7;a77#g77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking the paragraph heading and inserting ,certification of standards and procedures regarding domestic and sexual violence2 7#b7 by striking subparagraph 7,a7 and inserting the following3 7,a7 ,in general ,a certification by the chief executive officer of the ,state that the ,state has established and is enforcing standards and procedures to ensure the right and entitlement of victims of domestic or sexual violence 7notwithstanding section #dja7;b77 seeking or receiving assistance under the ,state program funded under this part or any other ,state program funded by qualified ,state expenditures 7as defined in section #dji7;a77#g77;,b77i77-- 7i7 to be screened and identified while maintaining the confidentiality of the victims2 7ii7 to be referred to counseling and supportive services2 7iii7 to be granted a waiver1 pursuant to a determination of good cause1 of program requirements such as time limits 7for so long as necessary71 residency requirements1 child support cooperation requirements1 and family cap provisions1 in cases where compliance with the requirements would make it more difficult for the victims to escape domestic or sexual violence or unfairly penalize the victims or other individuals who are at risk of further domestic or sexual violence2 7iv7 to apply to participate in the program on the same day the victim appears in person in a program office during office hours2 7v7 to have an application that contains the name1 address1 and signature of the victim considered to be filed on the date the application is submitted2 7vi7 to receive at the time of application a clear1 written statement explaining what the victim must do to cooperate in obtaining verification and otherwise completing the application process2 and 7vii7 if the victim has completed the application process1 to have the eligibility of the victim for assistance determined promptly1 and to be provided assistance retroactive to the application date if determined eligible within #cj days after the application date4 2 and 7#c7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7,a7 in the subparagraph heading1 by inserting or sexual after ,domestic2 and 7,b7 in the text1 by inserting or sexual after domestic4 7b7 ,report to the ,congress on best practices of ,states ,section #dac 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fac7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7k7 ,report to ,congress on best practices of ,states in addressing domestic and sexual violence suffered by ,,tanf recipients ,every #d years1 the ,secretary shall prepare and submit to the ,congress a report which examines the practices of ,states in implementing section #djb7;a77#g71 and identifies the best practices used to do so4 4 7c7 ,effective date ,the amendments made by this section shall take effect on ,october #a1 #bjae4 #iac4 ,child care entitlement 7a7 ,replacement of requirement that portion of funds be used for certain populations with child care guarantee ,section #dah7;b77#b7 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fah7;b77#b77 is amended to read as follows3 7#b7 ,child care to be guaranteed for certain populations ,as a condition of receiving funds under this section1 a ,state shall guarantee the provision of child care services to-- 7,a7 each recipient of assistance under the ,state program funded under this part or under a ,state program funded with qualified ,state expenditures 7as defined in section #dji7;a77#g77;,b77i77 of this ,act1 and to each work-eligible individual 7as defined in section #djg7;a77#b7 of this ,act71 for any period in which the recipient or individual is-- 7i7 participating in a work activity 7as defined in section #djg7;d7 of this ,act72 7ii7 employed1 and in a family the total income of which does not exceed #bej percent of the poverty line 7within the meaning of section #fgc7b7 of the ,omnibus ,budget ,reconciliation ,act of #aiha1 including any revision required by such section applicable to a family of the size involved72 or 7iii7 engaged in employment subsidized by the ,state2 or 7,b7 each individual who is a former recipient of assistance under such a program or a former work-eligible individual1 for any portion of the #bd-month period1 beginning with the date the individual left the program involved1 in which the individual is employed and in a family that meets the income requirement of subparagraph 7,a77ii74 4 7b7 ,elimination of ,state caps ,section #dah7;a7 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fah7;a77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 by striking subparagraphs 7,b7 and 7,d7 and redesignating subparagraph 7,c7 as subparagraph 7,b72 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b7 7as so redesignated71 by striking the lesser of the ,state's allotment under subparagraph 7,b7 or2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#e71 by striking 7#b77;,c7 and inserting 7#b77;,b74 7c7 ,open-,ended entitlement ,section #dah7;a7 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fah7;a77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking ,subject to the amount appropriated under paragraph 7#c71 each and inserting ,each2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking appropriated-- and all that follows and inserting appropriated such sums as are necessary to carry out this section for each fiscal year44 7d7 ,use of funds in accordance with child care and development block grant act of #aiij except as required by child care guarantee ,section #dah7;c7 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fah7;c77 is amended by inserting except to the extent that such a requirement or limitation would interfere with the provision of child care services required by subsection 7b77#b7 before the period4 #iad4 ,child support enforcement 7a7 ,elimination of ban on providing assistance to families not assigning certain support rights to the ,state 7#a7 ,in general ,section #djh7;a7 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fjh7;a77 is amended by striking paragraph 7#c74 7#b7 ,conforming amendments ,the following provisions are each amended by inserting after section #djh7;a77#c7 the following3 7as in effect before the effective date of the amendments made by title ,,ix of the ,pathways ,out of ,poverty ,act of #bjae took effect73 7,a7 ,section #deb7;a77#aj77;,c7 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #feb7;a77#aj77;,c774 7,b7 ,section #deb7;h7 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #feb7;h774 7,c7 ,section #ded7e77;,a7 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fed7e77;,a774 7,d7 ,section #def7;a77#a7 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fef7;a77#a774 7,e7 ,section #deg7;a77#b77;,b77i7 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #feg7;a77#b77;,b77i774 7,f7 ,section #deg7;a77#c77;,a7 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #feg7;a77#c77;,a774 7,g7 ,section #deg7;a77#c77;,b7 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #feg7;a77#c77;,b774 7,h7 ,section #dfd7;a77#a7 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ffd7;a77#a774 7,i7 ,section #dff7;a77#c77;,b7 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fff7;a77#c77;,b774 7b7 ,requirement that all child support collected on behalf of a child in a family receiving ,,tanf be distributed to the family 7#a7 ,in general ,section #deg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #feg7 is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7c77#a71 by striking means-- and all that follows through 7,b7 foster and inserting means foster2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7f7 ,notwithstanding the preceding provisions of this section1 all amounts collected by a ,state as child support on behalf of a child in a family that is receiving assistance under the ,state program funded under part ,a or under the ,state plan approved under part ,a of this title 7as in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of the ,personal ,responsibility and ,work ,opportunity ,reconciliation ,act of #aiif7 shall be distributed to the family4 4 7#b7 ,conforming amendments ,section #deh7;b77#e77;,c77i77,i7 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #feh7;b77#e77;,c77i77,i77 is amended-- 7,a7 by inserting is collected on behalf of a child described in section #deg7;f7 or after involved2 and 7,b7 by striking ,a or4 #iae4 ,state option to extend eligibility for assistance to children through age #ba2 prohibition on considering financial aid tied to education of child in determining eligibility for1 or amount of assistance2 prohibition on imposing additional requirements based on educational enrollment of child 7a7 ,state option ,to extend ,,tanf to children under age #bb ,section #dai7b7 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fai7b77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking or at the end of subparagraph 7,a72 7#b7 by striking the period at the end of subparagraph 7,b7 and inserting 2 or2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7,c7 at the option of the ,state1 has not attained #bb years of age4 4 7b7 ,ban on considering financial aid tied to education of child in determining eligibility for1 or amount of assistance2 ban on imposing additional requirements based on educational enrollment of child 7#a7 ,prohibitions ,section #djh7;a7 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fjh7;a771 as amended by sections #ijc7;c77#b77;,a71 #ije7;d77#a71 #ijf7;b77#a71 #ijg7;b77#a71 #ijh7;a71 #iji7;a71 and #iaj7;b7 of this title1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#bj7 ,ban on considering financial aid tied to education of child in determining eligibility for1 or amount of assistance2 ban on imposing additional requirements based on educational enrollment of child ,a ,state to which a grant is made under section #djc for a fiscal year shall not-- 7,a7 consider financial aid tied to the training1 school attendance1 or postsecondary school attendance of a minor child in determining that the eligibility of the family of the child for1 or the amount of assistance to be provided to the family1 under the ,state program funded under this part or any other ,state program funded by qualified ,state expenditures 7as defined in section #dji7;a77#g77;,b77i772 or 7,b7 impose additional requirements on a family solely because the family includes a minor child who is enrolled in a training program1 school1 or post-secondary educational institution4 4 7#b7 ,penalty ,section #dji7;a7 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fji71 as amended by sections #ijc7;c77#b77;,a71 #ije7;d77#a71 #ijf7;b77#b71 #ijg7;b77#b71 #ijh7;b71 #iji7;b71 and #iaj7;c7 of this title1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#bd7 ,considering educational enrollment of child or of financial aid tied to education of child ,if the ,secretary determines that a ,state to which a grant is made under section #djc in a fiscal year has violated section #djh7;a77#bj7 during the fiscal year1 the ,secretary shall reduce the grant payable to the ,state under section #djc7;a77#a7 for the immediately succeeding fiscal year by an amount equal to #e percent of the ,state family assistance grant4 4 #iaf4 ,elimination of certain other bars to ,,tanf assistance 7a7 ,bar on assistance for persons convicted of drug felonies ,section #aae of the ,personal ,responsibility and ,work ,opportunity ,reconciliation ,act of #aiif 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #hfb;a7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the section heading by striking assistance and and inserting supplemental nutrition assistance2 7#b7 in subsection 7a71 by striking for-- and all that follows through 7#b7 benefits and inserting for benefits2 7#c7 in subsection 7b71 by striking all through ,the amount of benefits and inserting the following3 7b7 ,effects on benefits for others ,the amount of benefits 2 7#d7 in subsection 7c71 by striking assistance or2 and 7#e7 in subsection 7e71 by striking it-- and all that follows through in section #c7s7 and inserting it in section #c7s74 7b7 ,bar on assistance for unwed teen parents not in school ,section #djh7;a7 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fjh7;a77 is amended by striking paragraph 7#d74 7c7 ,bar on assistance for teens not in an adult-,supervised living arrangement ,section #djh7;a7 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fjh7;a77 is amended by striking paragraph 7#e74 7d7 ,redesignation of provisions 7#a7 ,in general ,section #djh7;a7 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fjh7;a771 as amended by the preceding provisions of this title1 is amended by redesignating paragraphs 7#f7 through 7#bj7 as paragraphs 7#c7 through 7#ag71 respectively4 7#b7 ,conforming amendments 7,a7 ,section #djb7;a77#g77;,b7 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fjb7;a77#g77;,b77 is amended by striking #djh7;a77#g77;,c77iii7 and inserting #djh7;a77#d77;,c77iii74 7,b7 ,section #djc7;a77#e77;,c77ii77,,ii7 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fjc7;a77#e77;,c77ii77,,ii77 is amended by striking #djh7;a77#g77;,c7 and inserting #djh7;a77#d77;,c74 7,c7 ,section #djc7;a77#e77;,c77v7 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fjc7;a77#e77;,c77v77 is amended by striking #djh7;a77#g7 and inserting #djh7;a77#d74 7,d7 ,section #dji7;a77#g77;,b77i77,,iv7 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fji7;a77#g77;,b77i77,,iv77 is amended by striking #djh7;a77#g7 and inserting #djh7;a77#d74 7,e7 ,section #dji7;a77#i7 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fji7;a77#i77 is amended by striking #djh7;a77#g7 and inserting #djh7;a77#d74 7,f7 ,section #dji7;a77#ag71 as added by section #ije7;d77#a77;,a77ii7 of this title1 is amended by striking #djh7;a77#ac7 and inserting #djh7;a77#aj74 7,g7 ,section #dji7;a77#ah71 as added by section #ije7;d77#a77;,a77ii7 of this title1 is amended by striking #djh7;a77#ad7 and inserting #djh7;a77#aa74 7,h7 ,section #dji7;a77#ai71 as added by section #ijf7;b77#b7 of this title1 is amended by striking #djh7;a77#ae7 and inserting #djh7;a77#ab74 7,i7 ,section #dji7;a77#bj71 as added by section #ijg7;b77#b7 of this title1 is amended by striking #djh7;a77#af7 and inserting #djh7;a77#ac74 7,j7 ,section #dji7;a77#ba71 as added by section #ijh7;b7 of this title1 is amended by striking #djh7;a77#ag7 and inserting #djh7;a77#ad74 7,k7 ,section #dji7;a77#bb71 as added by section #iji7;b7 of this title1 is amended by striking #djh7;a77#ah7 and inserting #djh7;a77#ae74 7,l7 ,section #dji7;a77#bc71 as added by section #iaj7;c7 of this title1 is amended by striking #djh7;a77#ai7 and inserting #djh7;a77#af74 7,m7 ,section #dji7;a77#bd71 as added by section #iae7;b77#b7 of this title1 is amended by striking #djh7;a77#bj7 and inserting #djh7;a77#ag74 7,n7 ,section #daa7;a77#a77;,a77xvi7 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #faa7;a77#a77;,a77xvi77 is amended by striking #djh7;a77#g7 and inserting #djh7;a77#g77;,a74 #iag4 ,effective date 7a7 ,in general ,except as otherwise provided in this title1 this title and the amendments made by this title shall take effect on ,october #a1 #bjae1 and shall apply to payments under title ,,iv of the ,social ,security ,act for calendar quarters beginning on or after such date1 without regard to whether regulations to implement the amendments are promulgated by such date4 7b7 ,delay permitted if state legislation required ,if the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services determines that ,state legislation 7other than legislation appropriating funds7 is required in order for a ,state plan under part ,a or ,e of title ,,iv of the ,social ,security ,act to meet the additional requirements imposed by the amendments made by this title1 the plan shall not be regarded as failing to meet any of the additional requirements before the first day of the first calendar quarter beginning after the close of the first regular session of the ,state legislature that begins after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 ,if the ,state has a #b-year legislative session1 each year of the session is deemed to be a separate regular session of the ,state legislature4 ,x ,employment ,advancement1 ,retention1 and ,navigation ,act #ajaa4 ,focus on employment 7a7 ,purpose ,section #dja7;a7 of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fja7;a77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking and at the end2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#d71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#e7 promote employment advancement among needy families4 4 7b7 ,state plan requirement ,section #djb7;a77#a77;,a7 of such ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fjb7;a77#a77;,a77 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating clauses 7vii7 and 7viii7 as clauses 7viii7 and 7ix71 respectively2 and 7#b7 by inserting after clause 7vi7 the following3 7vii7 ,establish numeric goals for increasing job entry1 employment retention1 and earnings gains for current and recent recipients of assistance under the program1 and provide the ,secretary with a narrative description of the activities and programs the ,state will implement to attain these goals4 4 #ajab4 ,modification relating to the ,contingency ,fund 7a7 ,limitation on use of ,contingency ,fund grants ,section #djc7;b77#c7 of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fjc7;b77#c77 is amended by inserting at the end the following3 7,d7 ,limitation on use of funds ,funds received by a ,state under this paragraph shall be used solely to support training programs leading to a credential that is directly linked to the employment opportunities in the local area or region involved in order to promote the employment of current or recent recipients of assistance under the ,state program funded under this ,part 7including non-custodial parents of such recipients74 4 7b7 ,elimination of maintenance of effort requirement for ,contingency ,fund ,section #dji7;a7 of such ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fji7;a77 is amended by striking paragraph 7#aj74 7c7 ,modification of annual reconciliation requirement for ,contingency ,fund ,section #djc7;b77#f77;,b77i77,,ii7 of such ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fjc7;b77#f77;,b77i77,,ii77 is amended by inserting before historic the following3 the applicable percentage 7as defined in section #dji7;a77#g77;,b77ii77 of4 #ajac4 ,training for in-demand jobs 7a7 ,vocational educational training for employment in an in-,demand occupation ,section #djg7;d77#h7 of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fjg7;d77#h77 is amended to read as follows3 7#h7 vocational educational training not to exceed #ab months for any individual1 or not to exceed #bd months for any individual participating in a training program leading to a credential that is directly linked to the employment opportunities in the individual's local area or region2 4 7b7 ,treatment of students under #bj years of age as engaged in work ,section #djg7;c77#b77;,d7 of such ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fjg7;c77#b77;,d77 is amended by striking 1 or 7if the month is in fiscal year #bjjj or thereafter7 deemed to be engaged in work for the month by reason of subparagraph 7,c7 of this paragraph4 #ajad4 ,effective date ,the amendments made by this title shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this title4 ,,xi ,restoring ,supplemental ,nutrition ,assistance ,programs funding cuts instituted in ,farm ,bill 7,heat-and-,eat7 #aaja4 ,restoration of standard utility allowances based on the receipt of energy assistance payments 7a7 ,standard ,utility ,allowances in the ,supplemental ,nutrition ,assistance ,program ,section #e7;e77#f77;,c7 of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjad7;e77#f77;,c77 is amended-- 7#a7 in clause 7i7 by striking 1 subject to clause 7iv71 and 7#b7 in clause 7iv7 by striking subclause 7,i7 and inserting the following3 7,i7 ,in general ,subject to subclause 7,,ii71 if a ,state agency elects to use a standard utility allowance that reflects heating or cooling costs1 the standard utility allowance shall be made available to households receiving a payment1 or on behalf of which a payment is made1 under the ,low-,income ,home ,energy ,assistance ,act of #aiha 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #hfba et seq47 or other similar energy assistance program1 if the household still incurs out-of-pocket heating or cooling expenses in excess of any assistance paid on behalf of the household to an energy provider4 4 7b7 ,conforming ,amendment ,section #bfje7;f77#b77;,a7 of the ,low-,income ,home ,energy ,assistance ,act of #aiha 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #hfbd7;f77#b77;,a77 is amended by striking 1 except that1 for purposes of the supplemental nutrition assistance program established under the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjaa et seq471 such payments or allowances were greater than #bj annually1 consistent with section #e7;e77#f77;,c77iv77,i7 of that ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjad7;e77#f77;,c77iv77,i771 as determined by the ,secretary of ,agriculture4 ,,xii ,helping ,hungry ,students ,learn #abja4 ,findings ,congress makes the following findings3 7#a7 ,in #bjab1 nearly one in five children in ,america lived in a household that lacked access to nutritious food on a regular basis4 ,that is #ae4i million ,american children who struggled with hunger at some time during the year4 7#b7 ,children who experience hunger are more likely to get sick and are more likely to be obese than those who do not4 ,children facing chronic hunger also find it more difficult to concentrate in school and tend to exhibit higher levels of behavioral1 emotional1 and academic problems4 7#c7 ,federal programs play an important role in addressing childhood hunger4 ,in #bjac1 #ba million students participated in the free or reduced-price lunch program4 ,eleven million students participated in the free or reduced-price breakfast program4 ,three million low-income children received free meals during the summer months4 ,forty-seven percent of participants in the supplemental nutrition assistance program are under the age of #ah4 7#d7 ,on average1 students who eat school breakfast achieve #ag4e percent higher scores on standardized math tests1 and attend #a4e more days of school each year than those who do not4 ,students who attend class more regularly are #bj percent more likely to graduate from high school4 ,participation in the school breakfast program is associated with children having a lower ,body ,mass ,index4 #abjb4 ,school ,lunch ,program ,section #i7;b7 of the ,richard ,b4 ,russell ,national ,school ,lunch ,act is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a77;,a71 by inserting after the third sentence the following3 ,notwithstanding any other provision of this ,act and the ,child ,nutrition ,act of #aiff1 for each school year beginning on or after the ,july #a of the year following the year of enactment of the ,pathways ,out of ,poverty ,act of #bjae1 the income guidelines for determining eligibility for free lunches shall be #ahe percent of the applicable family size income levels contained in the nonfarm income poverty guidelines prescribed by the ,office of ,management and ,budget1 as adjusted annually in accordance with subparagraph 7,b72 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#i77;,b71 by inserting at the end the following3 7iii7 ,termination of reduced-price category ,beginning with the school year beginning ,july #a of the year following the year of enactment of the ,pathways ,out of ,poverty ,act of #bjae1 no child shall be determined eligible for a reduced price lunch4 4 #abjc4 ,school ,breakfast ,program 7a7 ,universal school breakfast program ,section #d7;a7 of the ,child ,nutrition ,act of #aiff 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aggc7;a77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking 7a7 ,there and inserting3 7a77#a7 ,there2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#b7 ,universal school breakfast program ,for each school year beginning on or after the ,july #a of the year following the year of enactment of the ,pathways ,out of ,poverty ,act of #bjae1 each school participating in the school breakfast program under this section shall provide breakfast under the program to each student that desires such a breakfast at no cost to the student4 4 7b7 ,national average payment rate ,section #d7;b77#a77;,b7 of the ,child ,nutrition ,act of #aiff 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aggc7;b77#a77;,b77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 ,notwithstanding any other provision of this ,act or the ,richard ,b4 ,russell ,national ,school ,lunch ,act1 for each school year beginning on or after the ,july #a of the year following the year of enactment of the ,pathways ,out of ,poverty ,act of #bjae1 the national average payment for each breakfast served to any child shall be equal to the national average payment for each free breakfast served during the school year beginning ,july #a of the year of enactment of the ,pathways ,out of ,poverty ,act of #bjae 7which shall be adjusted pursuant to section #aa7;a7 of the ,richard ,b4 ,russell ,national ,school ,lunch ,act744 7c7 ,severe need assistance ,section #d7;d77#a7 of the ,child ,nutrition ,act of #aiff 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aggc7;d77#a77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking 7,a7 during and inserting3 7,a77i7 during2 7#b7 by striking 7,b7 in and inserting 7ii7 in2 7#c7 by striking subparagraph 7,a7 and inserting clause 7i72 7#d7 by striking met4 and inserting met2 and2 and 7#e7 by adding at the end the following3 7,b7 for each school year beginning on or after the ,july #a of the year following the year of enactment of the ,pathways ,out of ,poverty ,act of #bjae1 there is an alternative breakfast serving model to increase participation in the school breakfast program1 such as by serving breakfast in the classroom or having a school breakfast cart4 4 #abjd4 ,summer ,electronic ,benefits ,transfer for ,children program ,the ,richard ,b4 ,russell ,national ,school ,lunch ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agea et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #cj4 ,summer ,electronic ,benefits ,transfer for ,children program 7a7 ,in general ,from the amount appropriated to carry out this section1 the ,secretary shall carry out a summer electronic benefits transfer for children program by awarding grants to ,states that desire to participate in such program to assist such ,states with the initial administrative costs of such participation4 7b7 ,program requirements ,the summer electronic benefits transfer for children program carried out under this section shall have the same terms and conditions as the summer electronic benefits transfer for children demonstration project carried out under section #gdi7;g7 of the ,agriculture1 ,rural ,development1 and ,food and ,drug ,administration1 and ,related ,agencies ,appropriations ,act1 #bjaj 7,public ,law #aaa-hj2 #abc ,stat4 #baca71 except that the ,secretary shall prescribe an annual adjustment for the monthly benefit of #fj per child that is adjusted at the time that the annual adjustments are made for the national average payment rates for breakfasts and lunches 7pursuant to section #aa7;a7 of this ,act74 4 #abje4 ,weekends and holidays without hunger ,section #ah of the ,richard ,b4 ,russell ,national ,school ,lunch ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agfi7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7l7 ,weekends and holidays without hunger 7#a7 ,definitions ,in this subsection3 7,a7 ,at-risk school child ,the term at-risk school child has the meaning given the term in section #ag7r77#a74 7,b7 ,eligible institution 7i7 ,in general ,the term eligible institution means a public or private nonprofit institution that is determined by the ,secretary to be able to meet safe food storage1 handling1 and delivery standards established by the ,secretary4 7ii7 ,inclusions ,the term eligible institution includes-- 7,i7 an elementary or secondary school or school food service authority2 7,,ii7 a food bank or food pantry2 7,,iii7 a homeless shelter2 and 7,,iv7 such other type of emergency feeding agency as is approved by the ,secretary4 7#b7 ,establishment ,subject to the availability of appropriations provided in advance in an appropriations ,act specifically for the purpose of carrying out this subsection1 the ,secretary shall establish a program under which the ,secretary shall provide commodities1 on a competitive basis1 to ,state agencies for the purposes of enabling eligible institutions to carry out projects to provide nutritious food to at-risk children on weekends and during extended school holidays during the school year4 7#c7 ,applications ,to participate in the program under this subsection1 a ,state agency shall submit an application to the ,secretary at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,secretary may require4 7#d7 ,eligibility 7,a7 ,in general ,to be eligible to receive commodities under this subsection1 an eligible institution shall submit an application to the ,state agency involved at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,state agency may require4 7,b7 ,plan ,an application under subparagraph 7,a7 shall include the plan of the eligible institution for the distribution of nutritious foods to at-risk school children under the project to be carried out under this subsection1 including-- 7i7 methods of food service delivery to at-risk school children2 7ii7 assurances that children receiving foods under the project will not be publicly separated or overtly identified2 7iii7 lists of the types of food to be provided under the project and provisions to ensure food quality and safety2 7iv7 information on the number of at-risk school children to be served and the per-child cost of providing the children with food2 and 7v7 such other information as the ,secretary determines to be necessary to assist the ,secretary in evaluating projects that receive commodities under this subsection4 7#e7 ,priority ,in selecting applications under this subsection1 a ,state agency shall give priority to eligible institutions that-- 7,a7 have on-going programs and experience serving populations with significant proportions of at-risk school children2 7,b7 have a good record of experience in food delivery and food safety systems2 7,c7 maintain high-quality control1 accountability1 and recordkeeping standards2 7,d7 provide children with readily consumable food of high nutrient content and quality2 7,e7 demonstrate cost efficiencies and the potential for obtaining supplemental funding from non-,federal sources to carry out projects2 and 7,f7 demonstrate the ability to continue projects for the full approved term of the pilot project period4 7#f7 ,guidelines 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall issue guidelines containing the criteria for eligible institutions to receive commodities under this section from ,state agencies4 7,b7 ,inclusions ,the guidelines shall1 to the maximum extent practicable within the funds available and applications submitted1 take into account-- 7i7 geographical variations in project locations that will be carried out by eligible institutions to include qualifying projects in rural1 urban1 and suburban areas with high proportions of families with at-risk school children2 7ii7 different types of projects that offer nutritious foods on weekends and during school holidays to at-risk school children2 and 7iii7 institutional capacity to collect1 maintain1 and provide statistically valid information necessary for the ,secretary-- 7,i7 to analyze and evaluate the results of the pilot project2 and 7,,ii7 to make recommendations to ,congress4 7#g7 ,evaluation 7,a7 ,interim evaluation ,not later than ,november #cj1 #bjaf1 the ,secretary shall complete an interim evaluation of the pilot program carried out under this subsection4 7,b7 ,final report ,not later than ,december #ca1 #bjah1 the ,secretary shall submit to ,congress a final report that contains-- 7i7 an evaluation of the pilot program carried out under this subsection2 and 7ii7 any recommendations of the ,secretary for legislative action4 7#h7 ,funding 7,a7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this subsection such sums as are necessary1 to remain available until expended4 7,b7 ,availability of funds ,not more than #c percent of the funds made available under subparagraph 7,a7 may be used by the ,secretary for expenses associated with review of the operations and evaluation of the projects carried out under this subsection4 4 ,,xiii ,food ,assistance to ,improve ,reintegration ,act #acja4 ,repeal of denial of benefits ,section #aae of the ,personal ,responsibility and ,work ,opportunity ,reconciliation ,act of #aiif 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #hfb;a7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7 by striking paragraph 7#b72 7#b7 in subsection 7b7 by striking paragraph 7#b72 and 7#c7 in subsection 7e7 by striking paragraph 7#b74 ,d ,labor_/,job ,training ,,xiv ,assistance for the ,unemployed and ,pathways ,back to ,work ,a ,supporting ,unemployed ,workers #adja4 ,short title ,this subtitle may be cited as the ,supporting ,unemployed ,workers ,act of #bjae4 ,i ,extension of emergency unemployment compensation and certain extended benefits provisions1 and establishment of self-,employment assistance program #adaa4 ,extension of ,emergency ,unemployment ,compensation program 7a7 ,in general ,section #djjg of the ,supplemental ,appropriations ,act1 #bjjh 7,public ,law #aaj-beb2 #bf ,u4,s4,c4 #ccjd note7 is amended by striking ,january #a1 #bjad and inserting ,january #a1 #bjaf4 7b7 ,funding ,section #djjd7;e77#a7 of the ,supplemental ,appropriations ,act1 #bjjh 7,public ,law #aaj-beb2 #bf ,u4,s4,c4 #ccjd note7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,i71 by striking and at the end2 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,j71 by inserting and at the end2 and 7#c7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,j7 the following3 7,k7 the amendments made by section #adaa7;a7 of the ,supporting ,unemployed ,workers ,act of #bjae2 and 4 7c7 ,effective date ,the amendments made by this section shall take effect as if included in the enactment of the ,tax ,relief1 ,unemployment ,insurance ,reauthorization1 and ,job ,creation ,act of #bjaj 7,public ,law #aaa-cab2 #bf ,u4,s4,c4 #ccjd note74 #adab4 ,temporary extension of extended benefit provisions 7a7 ,in general ,section #bjje of the ,assistance for ,unemployed ,workers and ,struggling ,families ,act1 as contained in ,public ,law #aaa-e 7#bf ,u4,s4,c4 #ccjd note71 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,december #ca1 #bjac each place it appears and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjae2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7c71 by striking ,june #cj1 #bjad and inserting ,june #cj1 #bjaf4 7b7 ,extension of matching for states with no waiting week ,section #e of the ,unemployment ,compensation ,extension ,act of #bjjh 7,public ,law #aaj-ddi2 #bf ,u4,s4,c4 #ccjd note7 is amended by striking ,june #cj1 #bjad and inserting ,june #cj1 #bjaf4 7c7 ,extension of modification of indicators under the extended benefit program ,section #bjc of the ,federal-,state ,extended ,unemployment ,compensation ,act of #aigj 7#bf ,u4,s4,c4 #ccjd note7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7d71 by striking ,december #ca1 #bjac and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjae2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7f77#b71 by striking ,december #ca1 #bjac and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjae4 7d7 ,effective date ,the amendments made by this section shall take effect as if included in the enactment of the ,tax ,relief1 ,unemployment ,insurance ,reauthorization1 and ,job ,creation ,act of #bjaj 7,public ,law #aaa-cab2 #bf ,u4,s4,c4 #ccjd note74 #adac4 ,additional extended unemployment benefits under the ,railroad ,unemployment ,insurance ,act 7a7 ,extension ,section #b7;c77#b77;,d77iii7 of the ,railroad ,unemployment ,insurance ,act 7#de ,u4,s4,c4 #ceb7;c77#b77;,d77iii77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,june #cj1 #bjac and inserting ,june #cj1 #bjae2 and 7#b7 by striking ,december #ca1 #bjac and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjae4 7b7 ,clarification on authority ,to use funds ,funds appropriated under either the first or second sentence of clause 7iv7 of section #b7;c77#b77;,d7 of the ,railroad ,unemployment ,insurance ,act 7#de ,u4,s4,c4 #ceb7;c77#b77;,d77 shall be available to cover the cost of additional extended unemployment benefits provided under such section #b7;c77#b77;,d7 by reason of the amendments made by subsection 7a7 as well as to cover the cost of such benefits provided under such section #b7;c77#b77;,d71 as in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this ,act4 ,,ii ,reemployment ,,now program #adba4 ,establishment of ,reemployment ,,now program 7a7 ,in general ,there is established the ,reemployment ,,now program to be carried out by the ,secretary of ,labor in accordance with this part in order to facilitate the reemployment of individuals who are receiving emergency unemployment compensation under title ,,iv of the ,supplemental ,appropriations ,act1 #bjjh 7,public ,law #aaj-beb2 #bf ,u4,s4,c4 #ccjd note7 7hereafter in this part referred to as ,,euc claimants74 7b7 ,authorization and appropriation ,there are authorized to be appropriated #d1jjj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjae to carry out the ,reemployment ,,now program under this part4 #adbb4 ,distribution of funds 7a7 ,in general ,of the amount made available under section #adba7;b7 to carry out this part1 the ,secretary of ,labor shall-- 7#a7 reserve up to #a percent for the costs of ,federal administration and for carrying out rigorous evaluations of the activities conducted under this part2 and 7#b7 allot the remainder of the funds not reserved under paragraph 7#a7 in accordance with the requirements of subsections 7b7 and 7c7 to ,states that have approved plans under section #adbc4 7b7 ,allotment formula 7#a7 ,formula factors ,the ,secretary of ,labor shall allot the funds available under subsection 7a77#b7 as follows-- 7,a7 two-thirds of such funds shall be allotted on the basis of the relative number of unemployed individuals in each ,state1 compared to the total number of unemployed individuals in all ,states2 and 7,b7 one-third of such funds shall be allotted on the basis of the relative number of individuals in each ,state who have been unemployed for #bg weeks or more1 compared to the total number of individuals in all ,states who have been unemployed for #bg weeks or more4 7#b7 ,calculation ,for purposes of paragraph 7#a71 the number of unemployed individuals and the number of individuals unemployed for #bg weeks or more shall be based on the data for the most recent #ab-month period1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7c7 ,reallotment 7#a7 ,failure to submit state plan ,if a ,state does not submit a ,state plan by the time specified in section #adbc7;b71 or a ,state does not receive approval of a ,state plan1 the amount the ,state would have been eligible to receive pursuant to the formula under subsection 7b7 shall be allotted to ,states that receive approval of the ,state plan under section #adbc in accordance with the relative allotments of such ,states as determined by the ,secretary under subsection 7b74 7#b7 ,failure to implement activities on a timely basis ,the ,secretary of ,labor may1 in accordance with procedures and criteria established by the ,secretary1 recapture the portion of the ,state allotment under this part that remains unobligated if the ,secretary determines such funds are not being obligated at a rate sufficient to meet the purposes of this part4 ,the ,secretary shall reallot such recaptured funds to other ,states that are not subject to recapture in accordance with the relative share of the allotments of such ,states as determined by the ,secretary under subsection 7b74 7#c7 ,recapture of funds ,funds recaptured under paragraph 7#b7 shall be available for reobligation not later than ,december #ca1 #bjae4 #adbc4 ,state plan 7a7 ,in general ,for a ,state to be eligible to receive an allotment under section #adbb1 a ,state shall submit to the ,secretary of ,labor a ,state plan in such form and containing such information as the ,secretary may require1 which at a minimum shall include-- 7#a7 a description of the activities to be carried out by the ,state to assist in the reemployment of eligible individuals to be served in accordance with this part1 including which of the activities authorized in sections #adbd-adbh the ,state intends to carry out and an estimate of the amounts the ,state intends to allocate to the activities1 respectively2 7#b7 a description of the performance outcomes to be achieved by the ,state through the activities carried out under this part1 including the employment outcomes to be achieved by participants and the processes the ,state will use to track performance1 consistent with guidance provided by the ,secretary of ,labor regarding such outcomes and processes2 7#c7 a description of coordination of activities to be carried out under this part with activities under title ,i of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7as in effect on the day before the date of enactment of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act71 the ,wagner-,peyser ,act1 and other appropriate ,federal programs2 7#d7 the timelines for implementation of the activities described in the plan and the number of ,,euc claimants expected to be enrolled in such activities by quarter2 7#e7 assurances that the ,state will participate in the evaluation activities carried out by the ,secretary of ,labor under this section2 7#f7 assurances that the ,state will provide appropriate reemployment services1 including counseling1 to any ,,euc claimant who participates in any of the programs authorized under this part2 and 7#g7 assurances that the ,state will report such information as the ,secretary may require relating to fiscal1 performance and other matters1 including employment outcomes and effects1 which the ,secretary determines are necessary to effectively monitor the activities carried out under this part4 7b7 ,plan submission and approval ,a ,state plan under this section shall be submitted to the ,secretary of ,labor for approval not later than #cj days after the ,secretary issues guidance relating to submission of such plan4 ,the ,secretary shall approve such plans if the ,secretary determines that the plans meet the requirements of this part and are appropriate and adequate to carry out the purposes of this part4 7c7 ,plan modifications ,a ,state may submit modifications to a ,state plan that has been approved under this part1 and the ,secretary of ,labor may approve such modifications1 if the plan as modified would meet the requirements of this part and are appropriate and adequate to carry out the purposes of this part4 #adbd4 ,bridge to ,work program 7a7 ,in general ,a ,state may use funds allotted to the ,state under this part to establish and administer a ,bridge to ,work program described in this section4 7b7 ,description of program ,in order to increase individuals' opportunities to move to permanent employment1 a ,state may establish a ,bridge to ,work program to provide an ,,euc claimant with short-term work experience placements with an eligible employer1 during which time such individual-- 7#a7 shall be paid emergency unemployment compensation payable under title ,,iv of the ,supplemental ,appropriations ,act1 #bjjh 7,public ,law #aaj-beb2 #bf ,u4,s4,c4 #ccjd note71 as wages for work performed1 and as specified in subsection 7c72 7#b7 shall be paid the additional amount described in subsection 7e7 as augmented wages for work performed2 and 7#c7 may be paid compensation in addition to the amounts described in paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 by a ,state or by a participating employer as wages for work performed4 7c7 ,program eligibility and other requirements ,for purposes of this program-- 7#a7 individuals who1 except for the requirements described in paragraph 7#c71 are eligible to receive emergency unemployment compensation payments under title ,,iv of the ,supplemental ,appropriations ,act1 #bjjh 7,public ,law #aaj-beb2 #bf ,u4,s4,c4 #ccjd note71 and who choose to participate in the program described in subsection 7b71 shall receive such payments as wages for work performed during their voluntary participation in the program described under subsection 7b72 7#b7 the wages payable to individuals described in paragraph 7#a7 shall be paid from the emergency unemployment compensation account for such individual as described in section #djjb of the ,supplemental ,appropriations ,act1 #bjjh 7,public ,law #aaj-beb2 #bf ,u4,s4,c4 #ccjd note71 and the amount in such individual's account shall be reduced accordingly2 7#c7 the wages payable to an individual described in paragraph 7#a7 shall be payable in the same amount1 at the same interval1 on the same terms1 and subject to the same conditions under title ,,iv of the ,supplemental ,appropriations ,act1 #bjjh 7,public ,law #aaj-beb2 #bf ,u4,s4,c4 #ccjd note71 except that-- 7,a7 ,state requirements applied under such ,act relating to availability for work and active search for work are not applicable to such individuals who participate for at least #be hours per week in the program described in subsection 7b7 for the duration of such individual's participation in the program2 7,b7 ,state requirements applied under such ,act relating to disqualifying income regarding wages earned shall not apply to such individuals who participate for at least #be hours per week in the program described in subsection 7b71 and shall not apply with respect to-- 7i7 the wages described under subsection 7b72 and 7ii7 any wages1 in addition to those described under subsection 7b71 whether paid by a ,state or a participating employer for the same work activities2 7,c7 ,state prohibitions or limitations applied under such ,act relating to employment status shall not apply to such individuals who participate in the program described in subsection 7b72 and 7,d7 ,state requirements applied under such ,act relating to an individual's acceptance of an offer of employment shall not apply with regard to an offer of long-term employment from a participating employer made to such individual who is participating in the program described in subsection 7b7 in a work experience provided by such employer1 where such long-term employment is expected to commence or commences at the conclusion of the duration specified in paragraph 7#d77;,a72 7#d7 the program shall be structured so that individuals described in paragraph 7#a7 may participate in the program for up to-- 7,a7 #h weeks1 and 7,b7 #ch hours for each such week2 7#e7 a ,state shall ensure that all individuals participating in the program are covered by a workers' compensation insurance program2 and 7#f7 the program meets such other requirements as the ,secretary of ,labor determines to be appropriate in guidance issued by the ,secretary4 7d7 ,state requirements 7#a7 ,certification of eligible employer ,a ,state may certify as eligible for participation in the program under this section any employer that meets the eligibility criteria as established in guidance by the ,secretary of ,labor1 except that an employer shall not be certified as eligible for participation in the program described under subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 if such employer-- 7i7 is a ,federal1 ,state1 or local government entity2 7ii7 would engage an eligible individual in work activities under any employer's grant1 contract1 or subcontract with a ,federal1 ,state1 or local government entity1 except with regard to work activities under any employer's supply contract or subcontract2 7iii7 is delinquent with respect to any taxes or employer contributions described under sections #ccja and #ccjb7;a77#a7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf or with respect to any related reporting requirements2 7iv7 is engaged in the business of supplying workers to other employers and would participate in the program for the purpose of supplying individuals participating in the program to other employers2 or 7v7 has previously participated in the program and the ,state has determined that such employer has failed to abide by any of the requirements specified in subsection 7h71 7i71 or 7j71 or by any other requirements that the ,secretary may establish for employers under subsection 7c77#f72 and 7,b7 unless such employer provides assurances that it has not displaced existing workers pursuant to the requirements of subsection 7h74 7#b7 ,authorized activities ,funds allotted to a ,state under this part for the program-- 7,a7 shall be used to-- 7i7 recruit employers for participation in the program2 7ii7 review and certify employers identified by eligible individuals seeking to participate in the program2 7iii7 ensure that reemployment and counseling services are available for program participants1 including services describing the program under subsection 7b71 prior to an individual's participation in such program2 7iv7 establish and implement processes to monitor the progress and performance of individual participants for the duration of the program2 7v7 prevent misuse of the program2 and 7vi7 pay augmented wages to eligible individuals1 if necessary1 as described in subsection 7e72 and 7,b7 may be used-- 7i7 to pay workers' compensation insurance premiums to cover all individuals participating in the program1 except that1 if a ,state opts not to make such payments directly to a ,state administered workers' compensation program1 the ,state involved shall describe in the approved ,state plan the means by which such ,state shall ensure workers' compensation or equivalent coverage for all individuals who participate in the program2 7ii7 to pay compensation to a participating individual that is in addition to the amounts described in subsections 7c77#a7 and 7e7 as wages for work performed2 7iii7 to provide supportive services1 such as transportation1 child care1 and dependent care1 that would enable individuals to participate in the program2 7iv7 for the administration and oversight of the program2 and 7v7 to fulfill additional program requirements included in the approved ,state plan4 7e7 ,payment of augmented wages if necessary ,in the event that the wages described in subsection 7c77#a7 are not sufficient to equal or exceed the minimum wages that are required to be paid by an employer under section #f7;a77#a7 of the ,fair ,labor ,standards ,act of #aich 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #bjf7;a77#a77 or the applicable ,state or local minimum wage law1 whichever is higher1 a ,state shall pay augmented wages to a program participant in any amount necessary to cover the difference between-- 7#a7 such minimum wages amount2 and 7#b7 the wages payable under subsection 7c77#a74 7f7 ,effect of wages on eligibility for other programs ,none of the wages paid under this section shall be considered as income for the purposes of determining eligibility for and the amount of income transfer and in-kind aid furnished under any ,federal or federally assisted program based on need4 7g7 ,effect of wages1 work activities1 and program participation on continuing eligibility for emergency unemployment compensation ,any wages paid under this section and any additional wages paid by an employer to an individual described in subsection 7c77#a71 and any work activities performed by such individual as a participant in the program1 shall not be construed so as to render such individual ineligible to receive emergency unemployment compensation under title ,,iv of the ,supplemental ,appropriations ,act1 #bjjh 7,public ,law #aaj-beb2 #bf ,u4,s4,c4 #ccjd note74 7h7 ,nondisplacement of employees 7#a7 ,prohibition ,an employer shall not use a program participant to displace 7including a partial displacement1 such as a reduction in the hours of non-overtime work1 wages1 or employment benefits7 any current employee 7as of the date of the participation74 7#b7 ,other prohibitions ,an employer shall not permit a program participant to perform work activities related to any job for which-- 7,a7 any other individual is on layoff from the same or any substantially equivalent position2 7,b7 the employer has terminated the employment of any employee or otherwise reduced the workforce of the employer with the intention of filling or partially filling the vacancy so created with the work activities to be performed by a program participant2 7,c7 there is a strike or lock out at the worksite that is the participant's place of employment2 or 7,d7 the job is created in a manner that will infringe in any way upon the promotional opportunities of currently employed individuals 7as of the date of the participation74 7i7 ,prohibition on impairment of contracts ,an employer shall not1 by means of assigning work activities under this section1 impair an existing contract for services or a collective bargaining agreement1 and no such activity that would be inconsistent with the terms of a collective bargaining agreement shall be undertaken without the written concurrence of the labor organization that is signatory to the collective bargaining agreement4 7j7 ,limitation on employer participation ,if1 after #bd weeks of participation in the program1 an employer has not made an offer of suitable long-term employment to any individual described under subsection 7c77#a7 who was placed with such employer and has completed the program1 a ,state shall bar such employer from further participation in the program4 ,states may impose additional conditions on participating employers to ensure that an appropriate number of participants receive offers of suitable long-term employment4 7k7 ,failure ,to meet program requirements ,if a ,state makes a determination based on information provided to the ,state1 or acquired by the ,state by means of its administration and oversight functions1 that a participating employer under this section has violated a requirement of this section1 the ,state shall bar such employer from further participation in the program4 ,the ,state shall establish a process whereby an individual described in subsection 7c77#a71 or any other affected individual or entity1 may file a complaint with the ,state relating to a violation of any requirement or prohibition under this section4 7l7 ,participant option ,to terminate participation in bridge to work program 7#a7 ,termination ,an individual who is participating in a program described in subsection 7b7 may opt to discontinue participation in such program4 7#b7 ,continued eligibility for emergency unemployment compensation ,an individual who opts to discontinue participation in such program1 is terminated from such program by a participating employer1 or who has completed participation in such program1 and who continues to meet the eligibility requirements for emergency unemployment compensation under title ,,iv of the ,supplemental ,appropriations ,act1 #bjjh 7,public ,law #aaj-beb2 #bf ,u4,s4,c4 #ccjd note71 shall receive emergency unemployment compensation payments with respect to subsequent weeks of unemployment1 to the extent that amounts remain in the account established for such individual under section #djjb7;b7 of such ,act or to the extent that such individual commences receiving the amounts described in subsection 7c71 7d71 or 7e7 of such section1 respectively4 7m7 ,effect of other laws ,unless otherwise provided in this section1 nothing in this section shall be construed to alter or affect the rights or obligations under any ,federal1 ,state1 or local laws with respect to any individual described in subsection 7c77#a7 and with respect to any participating employer under this section4 7n7 ,treatment of payments ,all wages or other payments to an individual under this section shall be treated as payments of unemployment compensation for purposes of section #bji of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dji7 and for purposes of subtitle ,a and sections #caja1 #caaa1 and #ccja of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf4 #adbe4 ,wage insurance 7a7 ,in general ,a ,state may use the funds allotted to the ,state under this part to provide a wage insurance program for ,,euc claimants4 7b7 ,benefits ,the wage insurance program provided under this section may use funds allotted to the ,state under this part to pay1 for a period not to exceed #b years1 to a worker described in subsection 7c71 up to #ej percent of the difference between-- 7#a7 the wages received by the worker at the time of separation2 and 7#b7 the wages received by the worker for reemployment4 7c7 ,individual eligibility ,the benefits described in subsection 7b7 may be paid to an individual who is an ,,euc claimant at the time such individual obtains reemployment and who-- 7#a7 is at least #ej years of age2 7#b7 earns not more than #ej1jjj per year in wages from reemployment2 7#c7 is employed on a full-time basis as defined by the law of the ,state2 and 7#d7 is not employed by the employer from which the individual was last separated4 7d7 ,total amount of payments ,a ,state shall establish a maximum amount of payments per individual for purposes of payments described in subsection 7b7 during the eligibility period described in such subsection4 7e7 ,non-,discrimination regarding wages ,an employer shall not pay a worker described in subsection 7c7 less than such employer pays to a regular worker in the same or substantially equivalent position4 #adbf4 ,enhanced reemployment strategies 7a7 ,in general ,a ,state may use funds allotted under this part to provide a program of enhanced reemployment services to ,,euc claimants4 ,in addition to the provision of services to such claimants1 the program may include the provision of reemployment services to individuals who are unemployed and have exhausted their rights to emergency unemployment compensation under title ,,iv of the ,supplemental ,appropriations ,act1 #bjjh 7,public ,law #aaj-beb2 #bf ,u4,s4,c4 #ccjd note74 ,the program shall provide reemployment services that are more intensive than the reemployment services provided by the ,state prior to the receipt of the allotment under this part4 7b7 ,types of services ,the enhanced reemployment services described in subsection 7a7 may include services such as-- 7#a7 assessments1 counseling1 and other intensive services that are provided by staff on a one-to-one basis and may be customized to meet the reemployment needs of ,,euc claimants and individuals described in subsection 7a72 7#b7 comprehensive assessments designed to identify alternative career paths2 7#c7 case management2 7#d7 reemployment services that are provided more frequently and more intensively than such reemployment services have previously been provided by the ,state2 and 7#e7 services that are designed to enhance communication skills1 interviewing skills1 and other skills that would assist in obtaining reemployment4 #adbg4 ,self-employment programs ,a ,state may use funds allotted to the ,state under this part1 in an amount specified under an approved ,state plan1 for the administrative costs associated with starting up the self-employment assistance program described in section #djja7;i7 of the ,supplemental ,appropriations ,act1 #bjjh 7,public ,law #aaj-beb2 #bf ,u4,s4,c4 #ccjd note74 #adbh4 ,additional innovative programs 7a7 ,in general ,a ,state may use funds allotted under this part to provide a program for innovative activities1 which use a strategy that is different from the reemployment strategies described in sections #adbd-adbg and which are designed to facilitate the reemployment of ,,euc claimants4 ,in addition to the provision of activities to such claimants1 the program may include the provision of activities to individuals who are unemployed and have exhausted their rights to emergency unemployment compensation under title ,,iv of the ,supplemental ,appropriations ,act1 #bjjh 7,public ,law #aaj-beb2 #bf ,u4,s4,c4 #ccjd note74 7b7 ,conditions ,the innovative activities approved in accordance with subsection 7a7-- 7#a7 shall directly benefit ,,euc claimants and1 if applicable1 individuals described in subsection 7a71 either as a benefit paid to such claimant or individual or as a service provided to such claimant or individual2 7#b7 shall not result in a reduction in the duration or amount of1 emergency unemployment compensation for which ,,euc claimants would otherwise be eligible2 7#c7 shall not include a reduction in the duration1 amount of or eligibility for regular compensation or extended benefits2 7#d7 shall not be used to displace 7including a partial displacement1 such as a reduction in the hours of non-overtime work1 wages1 or employment benefits7 any currently employed employee 7as of the date of the participation7 or allow a program participant to perform work activities related to any job for which-- 7,a7 any other individual is on layoff from the same or any substantially equivalent job2 7,b7 the employer has terminated the employment of any regular employee or otherwise reduced the workforce of the employer with the intention of filling or partially filling the vacancy so created with the work activities to be performed by a program participant2 7,c7 there is a strike or lock out at the worksite that is the participant's place of employment2 or 7,d7 the job is created in a manner that will infringe in any way upon the promotional opportunities of currently employed individuals 7as of the date of the participation72 and 7#e7 shall not be in violation of any ,federal1 ,state1 or local law4 #adbi4 ,guidance and additional requirements ,the ,secretary of ,labor may establish through guidance1 without regard to the requirements of section #eec of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 such additional requirements1 including requirements regarding the allotment1 recapture1 and reallotment of funds1 and reporting requirements1 as the ,secretary determines to be necessary to ensure fiscal integrity1 effective monitoring1 and appropriate and prompt implementation of the activities under this ,act4 #adcj4 ,report of information and evaluations to ,congress and the public ,the ,secretary of ,labor shall provide to the appropriate ,committees of the ,congress and make available to the public the information reported pursuant to section #adbi and the evaluations of activities carried out pursuant to the funds reserved under section #adbb7;a77#a74 #adca4 ,state ,for purposes of this part1 the term ,state has the meaning given that term in section #bje of the ,federal-,state ,extended ,unemployment ,compensation ,act of #aigj 7#bf ,u4,s4,c4 #ccjd note74 ,,iii ,short-,time compensation program #adda4 ,temporary financing of short-time compensation payments in ,states with programs in law 7a7 ,payments to states 7#a7 ,in general ,subject to paragraph 7#c71 there shall be paid to a ,state an amount equal to #ajj percent of the amount of short-time compensation paid under a short-time compensation program 7as defined in section #ccjf7v7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf7 under the provisions of the ,state law4 7#b7 ,terms of payments ,payments made to a ,state under paragraph 7#a7 shall be payable by way of reimbursement in such amounts as the ,secretary estimates the ,state will be entitled to receive under this section for each calendar month1 reduced or increased1 as the case may be1 by any amount by which the ,secretary finds that the ,secretary's estimates for any prior calendar month were greater or less than the amounts which should have been paid to the ,state4 ,such estimates may be made on the basis of such statistical1 sampling1 or other method as may be agreed upon by the ,secretary and the ,state agency of the ,state involved4 7#c7 ,limitations on payments 7,a7 ,general payment limitations ,no payments shall be made to a ,state under this section for short-time compensation paid to an individual by the ,state during a benefit year in excess of #bf times the amount of regular compensation 7including dependents' allowances7 under the ,state law payable to such individual for a week of total unemployment4 7,b7 ,employer limitations ,no payments shall be made to a ,state under this section for benefits paid to an individual by the ,state under a short-time compensation program if such individual is employed by the participating employer on a seasonal1 temporary1 or intermittent basis4 7b7 ,applicability 7#a7 ,in general ,payments to a ,state under subsection 7a7 shall be available for weeks of unemployment-- 7,a7 beginning on or after the date of the enactment of this ,act2 and 7,b7 ending on or before the date that is #c years and #f months after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7#b7 ,three-year funding limitation for combined payments under this section and section #addc ,states may receive payments under this section and section #addc with respect to a total of not more than #aef weeks4 7c7 ,two-,year transition period for existing programs ,during any period that the transition provision under section #adda7;a77#c7 is applicable to a ,state with respect to a short-time compensation program1 such ,state shall be eligible for payments under this section4 ,subject to paragraphs 7#a77;,b7 and 7#b7 of subsection 7b71 if at any point after the date of the enactment of this ,act the ,state enacts a ,state law providing for the payment of short-time compensation under a short-time compensation program that meets the definition of such a program under section #ccjf7v7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf1 the ,state shall be eligible for payments under this section after the effective date of such enactment4 7d7 ,funding and certifications 7#a7 ,funding ,there are appropriated1 out of moneys in the ,treasury not otherwise appropriated1 such sums as may be necessary for purposes of carrying out this section4 7#b7 ,certifications ,the ,secretary shall from time to time certify to the ,secretary of the ,treasury for payment to each ,state the sums payable to such ,state under this section4 7e7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,labor4 7#b7 ,state2 state agency2 state law ,the terms ,state1 ,state agency1 and ,state law have the meanings given those terms in section #bje of the ,federal-,state ,extended ,unemployment ,compensation ,act of #aigj 7#bf ,u4,s4,c4 #ccjd note74 #addb4 ,temporary financing of short-time compensation agreements 7a7 ,federal-,state agreements 7#a7 ,in general ,any ,state which desires to do so may enter into1 and participate in1 an agreement under this section with the ,secretary provided that such ,state's law does not provide for the payment of short-time compensation under a short-time compensation program 7as defined in section #ccjf7v7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf74 7#b7 ,ability to terminate ,any ,state which is a party to an agreement under this section may1 upon providing #cj days' written notice to the ,secretary1 terminate such agreement4 7b7 ,provisions of ,federal-,state agreement 7#a7 ,in general ,any agreement under this section shall provide that the ,state agency of the ,state will make payments of short-time compensation under a plan approved by the ,state4 ,such plan shall provide that payments are made in accordance with the requirements under section #ccjf7v7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf4 7#b7 ,limitations on plans 7,a7 ,general payment limitations ,a short-time compensation plan approved by a ,state shall not permit the payment of short-time compensation to an individual by the ,state during a benefit year in excess of #bf times the amount of regular compensation 7including dependents' allowances7 under the ,state law payable to such individual for a week of total unemployment4 7,b7 ,employer limitations ,a short-time compensation plan approved by a ,state shall not provide payments to an individual if such individual is employed by the participating employer on a seasonal1 temporary1 or intermittent basis4 7#c7 ,employer payment of costs ,any short-time compensation plan entered into by an employer must provide that the employer will pay the ,state an amount equal to one-half of the amount of short-time compensation paid under such plan4 ,such amount shall be deposited in the ,state's unemployment fund and shall not be used for purposes of calculating an employer's contribution rate under section #ccjc7;a77#a7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf4 7c7 ,payments to ,states 7#a7 ,in general ,there shall be paid to each ,state with an agreement under this section an amount equal to-- 7,a7 one-half of the amount of short-time compensation paid to individuals by the ,state pursuant to such agreement2 and 7,b7 any additional administrative expenses incurred by the ,state by reason of such agreement 7as determined by the ,secretary74 7#b7 ,terms of payments ,payments made to a ,state under paragraph 7#a7 shall be payable by way of reimbursement in such amounts as the ,secretary estimates the ,state will be entitled to receive under this section for each calendar month1 reduced or increased1 as the case may be1 by any amount by which the ,secretary finds that the ,secretary's estimates for any prior calendar month were greater or less than the amounts which should have been paid to the ,state4 ,such estimates may be made on the basis of such statistical1 sampling1 or other method as may be agreed upon by the ,secretary and the ,state agency of the ,state involved4 7#c7 ,funding ,there are appropriated1 out of moneys in the ,treasury not otherwise appropriated1 such sums as may be necessary for purposes of carrying out this section4 7#d7 ,certifications ,the ,secretary shall from time to time certify to the ,secretary of the ,treasury for payment to each ,state the sums payable to such ,state under this section4 7d7 ,applicability 7#a7 ,in general ,an agreement entered into under this section shall apply to weeks of unemployment-- 7,a7 beginning on or after the date on which such agreement is entered into2 and 7,b7 ending on or before the date that is #b years and #ac weeks after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7#b7 ,two-year funding limitation ,states may receive payments under this section with respect to a total of not more than #ajd weeks4 7e7 ,special rule ,if a ,state has entered into an agreement under this section and subsequently enacts a ,state law providing for the payment of short-time compensation under a short-time compensation program that meets the definition of such a program under section #ccjf7v7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf1 the ,state-- 7#a7 shall not be eligible for payments under this section for weeks of unemployment beginning after the effective date of such ,state law2 and 7#b7 subject to paragraphs 7#a77;,b7 and 7#b7 of section #addb7;b71 shall be eligible to receive payments under section #addb after the effective date of such ,state law4 7f7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,labor4 7#b7 ,state2 state agency2 state law ,the terms ,state1 ,state agency1 and ,state law have the meanings given those terms in section #bje of the ,federal-,state ,extended ,unemployment ,compensation ,act of #aigj 7#bf ,u4,s4,c4 #ccjd note74 #addc4 ,grants for short-time compensation programs 7a7 ,grants 7#a7 ,for implementation or improved administration ,the ,secretary shall award grants to ,states that enact short-time compensation programs 7as defined in subsection 7i77#b77 for the purpose of implementation or improved administration of such programs4 7#b7 ,for promotion and enrollment ,the ,secretary shall award grants to ,states that are eligible and submit plans for a grant under paragraph 7#a7 for such ,states to promote and enroll employers in short-time compensation programs 7as so defined74 7#c7 ,eligibility 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall determine eligibility criteria for the grants under paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b74 7,b7 ,clarification ,a ,state administering a short-time compensation program1 including a program being administered by a ,state that is participating in the transition under the provisions of sections #adda7;a77#c7 and #addb7;c71 that does not meet the definition of a short-time compensation program under section #ccjf7v7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf1 and a ,state with an agreement under section #addc1 shall not be eligible to receive a grant under this section until such time as the ,state law of the ,state provides for payments under a short-time compensation program that meets such definition and such law4 7b7 ,amount of grants 7#a7 ,in general ,the maximum amount available for making grants to a ,state under paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 shall be equal to the amount obtained by multiplying #gjj1jjj1jjj 7less the amount used by the ,secretary under subsection 7e77 by the same ratio as would apply under subsection 7a77#b77;,b7 of section #ijc of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aajc7 for purposes of determining such ,state's share of any excess amount 7as described in subsection 7a77#a7 of such section7 that would have been subject to transfer to ,state accounts1 as of ,october #a1 #bjac1 under the provisions of subsection 7a7 of such section4 7#b7 ,amount available for different grants ,of the maximum incentive payment determined under paragraph 7#a7 with respect to a ,state-- 7,a7 one-third shall be available for a grant under subsection 7a77#a72 and 7,b7 two-thirds shall be available for a grant under subsection 7a77#b74 7c7 ,grant application and disbursal 7#a7 ,application ,any ,state seeking a grant under paragraph 7#a7 or 7#b7 of subsection 7a7 shall submit an application to the ,secretary at such time1 in such manner1 and complete with such information as the ,secretary may require4 ,in no case may the ,secretary award a grant under this section with respect to an application that is submitted after ,december #ca1 #bjaf4 7#b7 ,notice ,the ,secretary shall1 within #cj days after receiving a complete application1 notify the ,state agency of the ,state of the ,secretary's findings with respect to the requirements for a grant under paragraph 7#a7 or 7#b7 7or both7 of subsection 7a74 7#c7 ,certification ,if the ,secretary finds that the ,state law provisions meet the requirements for a grant under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall thereupon make a certification to that effect to the ,secretary of the ,treasury1 together with a certification as to the amount of the grant payment to be transferred to the ,state account in the ,unemployment ,trust ,fund 7as established in section #ijd7;a7 of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aajd7;a777 pursuant to that finding4 ,the ,secretary of the ,treasury shall make the appropriate transfer to the ,state account within #g days after receiving such certification4 7#d7 ,requirement ,no certification of compliance with the requirements for a grant under paragraph 7#a7 or 7#b7 of subsection 7a7 may be made with respect to any ,state whose-- 7,a7 ,state law is not otherwise eligible for certification under section #cjc of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ejc7 or approvable under section #ccjd of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf2 or 7,b7 short-time compensation program is subject to discontinuation or is not scheduled to take effect within #ab months of the certification4 7d7 ,use of funds ,the amount of any grant awarded under this section shall be used for the implementation of short-time compensation programs and the overall administration of such programs and the promotion and enrollment efforts associated with such programs1 such as through-- 7#a7 the creation or support of rapid response teams to advise employers about alternatives to layoffs2 7#b7 the provision of education or assistance to employers to enable them to assess the feasibility of participating in short-time compensation programs2 and 7#c7 the development or enhancement of systems to automate-- 7,a7 the submission and approval of plans2 and 7,b7 the filing and approval of new and ongoing short-time compensation claims4 7e7 ,administration ,the ,secretary is authorized to use #j4be percent of the funds available under subsection 7g7 to provide for outreach and to share best practices with respect to this section and short-time compensation programs4 7f7 ,recoupment ,the ,secretary shall establish a process under which the ,secretary shall recoup the amount of any grant awarded under paragraph 7#a7 or 7#b7 of subsection 7a7 if the ,secretary determines that1 during the #e-year period beginning on the first date that any such grant is awarded to the ,state1 the ,state-- 7#a7 terminated the ,state's short-time compensation program2 or 7#b7 failed to meet appropriate requirements with respect to such program 7as established by the ,secretary74 7g7 ,funding ,there are appropriated1 out of moneys in the ,treasury not otherwise appropriated1 to the ,secretary1 #gjj1jjj1jjj to carry out this section1 to remain available without fiscal year limitation4 7h7 ,reporting ,the ,secretary may establish reporting requirements for ,states receiving a grant under this section in order to provide oversight of grant funds4 7i7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,labor4 7#b7 ,short-time compensation program ,the term short-time compensation program has the meaning given such term in section #ccjf7v7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf4 7#c7 ,state2 ,state agency2 ,state law ,the terms ,state1 ,state agency1 and ,state law have the meanings given those terms in section #bje of the ,federal-,state ,extended ,unemployment ,compensation ,act of #aigj 7#bf ,u4,s4,c4 #ccjd note74 #addd4 ,assistance and guidance in implementing programs 7a7 ,in general ,in order to assist ,states in establishing1 qualifying1 and implementing short-time compensation programs 7as defined in section #ccjf7v7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf71 the ,secretary of ,labor 7in this section referred to as the ,secretary7 shall-- 7#a7 develop model legislative language which may be used by ,states in developing and enacting such programs and periodically review and revise such model legislative language2 7#b7 provide technical assistance and guidance in developing1 enacting1 and implementing such programs2 and 7#c7 establish reporting requirements for ,states1 including reporting on-- 7,a7 the number of estimated averted layoffs2 7,b7 the number of participating employers and workers2 and 7,c7 such other items as the ,secretary of ,labor determines are appropriate4 7b7 ,model language and guidance ,the model language and guidance developed under subsection 7a7 shall allow sufficient flexibility by ,states and participating employers while ensuring accountability and program integrity4 7c7 ,consultation ,in developing the model legislative language and guidance under subsection 7a71 and in order to meet the requirements of subsection 7b71 the ,secretary shall consult with employers1 labor organizations1 ,state workforce agencies1 and other program experts4 #adde4 ,reports 7a7 ,reports 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #d years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,labor shall submit to ,congress and to the ,president a report or reports on the implementation of the provisions of this ,act4 7#b7 ,requirements ,any report under paragraph 7#a7 shall at a minimum include the following3 7,a7 ,a description of best practices by ,states and employers in the administration1 promotion1 and use of short-time compensation programs 7as defined in section #ccjf7v7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf74 7,b7 ,an analysis of the significant challenges to ,state enactment and implementation of short-time compensation programs4 7,c7 ,a survey of employers in ,states that have not enacted a short-time compensation program or entered into an agreement with the ,secretary on a short-time compensation plan to determine the level of interest among such employers in participating in short-time compensation programs4 7b7 ,funding ,there are appropriated1 out of any moneys in the ,treasury not otherwise appropriated1 to the ,secretary of ,labor1 #a1ejj1jjj to carry out this section1 to remain available without fiscal year limitation4 ,b ,long-,term unemployed hiring preferences #adea4 ,long-term unemployed workers work opportunity tax credits 7a7 ,in general ,paragraph 7#c7 of section #ea7;b7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code is amended by inserting #aj1jjj per year in the case of any individual who is a qualified long-term unemployed individual by reason of subsection 7d77#aa71 and before #ab1jjj per year4 7b7 ,long-,term unemployed individuals tax credits ,subsection 7d7 of section #ea of the ,internal ,revenue ,code is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking or at the end of subparagraph 7,h71 by striking the period at the end of subparagraph 7,i7 and inserting 1 or1 and by inserting after subparagraph 7,i7 the following3 7,j7 a qualified long-term unemployed individual4 1 and 7#b7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#aa7 through 7#ad7 as paragraphs 7#ab7 through 7#ae71 respectively1 and by inserting after paragraph 7#aj7 the following new paragraph3 7#aa7 ,qualified long-term unemployed individual 7,a7 ,in general ,the term qualified long-term unemployed individual means any individual who was not a student for at least #f months during the #a-year period ending on the hiring date and is certified by the designated local agency as having aggregate periods of unemployment during the #a-year period ending on the hiring date which equal or exceed #f months4 7,b7 ,student ,for purposes of this subsection1 a student is an individual enrolled at least half-time in a program that leads to a degree1 certificate1 or other recognized educational credential for at least #f months whether or not consecutive during the #a-year period ending on the hiring date4 4 7c7 ,simplified certification ,section #ea7;d7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code1 as amended by subsection 7b71 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#af7 ,credit allowed for qualified long-term unemployed individuals 7,a7 ,in general ,any qualified long-term unemployed individual under paragraph 7#aa7 will be treated as certified by the designated local agency as having aggregate periods of unemployment if the individual is certified by the designated local agency as being in receipt of unemployment compensation under ,state or ,federal law for not less than #f months during the #a-year period ending on the hiring date4 7,b7 ,regulatory authority ,the ,secretary in his discretion may provide alternative methods for certification4 4 7d7 ,credit made available to tax-,exempt employers in certain circumstances ,section #caaa7;e7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code is amended-- 7#a7 in the heading for the subsection is amended by inserting and qualified long-,term unemployed individuals after qualified veterans1 7#b7 in paragraph 7#a7 by inserting or qualified long-term unemployed individual after qualified veteran1 7#c7 in paragraph 7#b7 by inserting and qualified long-term unemployed individuals after qualified veterans1 7#d7 in paragraph 7#c77;,c7 by inserting and qualified long-term unemployed individual1 as the case may be1 after qualified veteran1 7#e7 in paragraph 7#d7 by inserting or qualified long-term unemployed individual after qualified veteran both places it appears1 and 7#f7 in paragraph 7#e7 by striking and at the end of subparagraph 7,a71 by striking the period at the end of subparagraph 7,b7 and inserting 1 and1 and by adding at the end the following3 7,c7 the term qualified long-term unemployed individual has meaning given such term by section #ea7;d77#aa74 4 7e7 ,effective date ,the amendments made by this section shall apply to individuals who begin work for the employer after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 ,c ,pathways ,back to ,work #adfa4 ,short title ,this subtitle may be cited as the ,pathways ,back to ,work ,act of #bjae4 #adfb4 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary of ,labor #e1jjj1jjj1jjj to carry out this subtitle4 #adfc4 ,availability of funds 7a7 ,in general ,of the amounts available under section #adfb1 the ,secretary of ,labor shall-- 7#a7 allot #b1jjj1jjj1jjj in accordance with section #adfd to provide subsidized employment to unemployed1 low-income adults2 7#b7 allot #a1ejj1jjj1jjj in accordance with section #adfe to provide summer and year-round employment opportunities to low-income youth2 and 7#c7 award #a1ejj1jjj1jjj in competitive grants in accordance with section #adff to local entities to carry out work-based training and other work-related and educational strategies and activities of demonstrated effectiveness to unemployed1 low-income adults and low-income youth to provide the skills and assistance needed to obtain employment4 7b7 ,reservation ,the ,secretary of ,labor may reserve not more than #a percent of amounts available under each of paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#c7 of subsection 7a7 for the costs of technical assistance1 evaluations and ,federal administration of this ,act4 7c7 ,period of availability ,the amounts appropriated under this ,act shall be available for obligation by the ,secretary of ,labor until ,december #ca1 #bjad1 and shall be available for expenditure by grantees and subgrantees until ,september #cj1 #bjae4 #adfd4 ,subsidized employment for unemployed1 low-income adults 7a7 ,in general 7#a7 ,allotments ,from the funds available under section #adfc7;a77#a71 the ,secretary of ,labor shall make an allotment under subsection 7b7 to each ,state that has a ,state plan approved under subsection 7c7 and to each outlying area and ,native ,american grantee under section #aff of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7as in effect on the day before the date of enactment of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act7 that meets the requirements of this section1 for the purpose of providing subsidized employment opportunities to unemployed1 low-income adults4 7#b7 ,guidance ,not later than #cj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,labor1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services1 shall issue guidance regarding the implementation of this section4 ,such guidance shall1 consistent with this section1 include procedures for the submission and approval of ,state and local plans and the allotment and allocation of funds1 including reallotment and reallocation of such funds1 that promote the expeditious and effective implementation of the activities authorized under this section4 7b7 ,state allotments 7#a7 ,reservations for outlying areas and tribes ,of the funds described subsection 7a77#a71 the ,secretary shall reserve-- 7,a7 not more than one-quarter of #a percent to provide assistance to outlying areas to provide subsidized employment to low-income adults who are unemployed2 and 7,b7 #a4e percent to provide assistance to grantees of the ,native ,american programs under section #aff of the ,workforce ,investment and ,opportunity ,act 7as in effect on the day before the date of enactment of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act7 to provide subsidized employment to low-income adults who are unemployed4 7#b7 ,states ,after determining the amounts to be reserved under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary of ,labor shall allot the remainder of the amounts described in subsection 7a77#a7 among the ,states as follows-- 7,a7 one-third shall be allotted on the basis of the relative number of unemployed individuals in areas of substantial unemployment in each ,state1 compared to the total number of unemployed individuals in areas of substantial unemployment in all ,states2 7,b7 one-third shall be allotted on the basis of the relative excess number of unemployed individuals in each ,state1 compared to the total excess number of unemployed individuals in all ,states2 and 7,c7 one-third shall be allotted on the basis of the relative number of disadvantaged adults and youth in each ,state1 compared to the total number of disadvantaged adults and youth in all ,states4 7#c7 ,definitions ,for purposes of the formula described in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 ,area of substantial unemployment ,the term area of substantial unemployment means any contiguous area with a population of at least #aj1jjj and that has an average rate of unemployment of at least #f4e percent for the most recent #ab months1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7,b7 ,disadvantaged adults and youth ,the term disadvantaged adults and youth means an individual who is age #af and older who received an income1 or is a member of a family that received a total family income1 that1 in relation to family size1 does not exceed the higher of-- 7i7 the poverty line2 or 7ii7 #gj percent of the lower living standard income level4 7,c7 ,excess number ,the term excess number means1 used with respect to the excess number of unemployed individuals within a ,state1 the higher of-- 7i7 the number that represents the number of unemployed individuals in excess of #d4e percent of the civilian labor force in the ,state2 or 7ii7 the number that represents the number of unemployed individuals in excess of #d4e percent of the civilian labor force in areas of substantial unemployment in such ,state4 7#d7 ,reallotment ,if the ,governor of a ,state does not submit a ,state plan by the time specified in subsection 7c71 or a ,state does not receive approval of a ,state plan1 the amount the ,state would have been eligible to receive pursuant to the formula under paragraph 7#b7 shall be added to the amounts available for the competitive grants under section #adfc7;a77#c74 7c7 ,state plan 7#a7 ,in general ,for a ,state to be eligible to receive an allotment of the funds under subsection 7b71 the ,governor of the ,state shall submit to the ,secretary of ,labor a ,state plan in such form and containing such information as the ,secretary may require4 ,at a minimum1 such plan shall include-- 7,a7 a description of the strategies and activities to be carried out by the ,state1 in coordination with employers in the ,state1 to provide subsidized employment opportunities to unemployed1 low-income adults1 including strategies relating to the level and duration of subsidies consistent with subsection 7e77#b72 7,b7 a description of the requirements the ,state will apply relating to the eligibility of unemployed1 low-income adults1 consistent with section #adfh7f71 for subsidized employment opportunities1 which may include criteria to target assistance to particular categories of such adults1 such as individuals with disabilities or individuals who have exhausted all rights to unemployment compensation2 7,c7 a description of how the funds allotted to provide subsidized employment opportunities will be administered in the ,state and local areas1 in accordance with subsection 7d72 7,d7 a description of the performance outcomes to be achieved by the ,state through the activities carried out under this section and the processes the ,state will use to track performance1 consistent with guidance provided by the ,secretary of ,labor regarding such outcomes and processes and with section #adfg7;b72 7,e7 a description of the coordination of activities to be carried out with the funds provided under this section with activities under title ,i of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7as in effect on the day before the date of enactment of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act71 the ,,tanf program under part ,a of title ,,iv of the ,social ,security ,act1 and other appropriate ,federal and ,state programs that may assist unemployed1 low-income adults in obtaining and retaining employment2 7,f7 a description of the timelines for implementation of the activities described in subparagraph 7,a71 and the number of unemployed1 low-income adults expected to be placed in subsidized employment by quarter2 7,g7 assurances that the ,state will report such information as the ,secretary of ,labor may require relating to fiscal1 performance and other matters that the ,secretary determines is necessary to effectively monitor the activities carried out under this section2 and 7,h7 assurances that the ,state will ensure compliance with the labor standards and protections described in section #adfg7;a7 of this ,act4 7#b7 ,submission and approval of state plan 7,a7 ,submission with other plans ,the ,state plan described in this subsection may be submitted in conjunction with the ,state plan modification or request for funds required under section #adfe1 and may be submitted as a modification to a ,state plan that has been approved under section #ajb of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act4 7,b7 ,submission and approval 7i7 ,submission ,the ,governor shall submit a plan to the ,secretary of ,labor not later than #ge days after the enactment of this ,act and the ,secretary of ,labor shall make a determination regarding the approval or disapproval of such plans not later than #de days after the submission of such plan4 ,if the plan is disapproved1 the ,secretary of ,labor may provide a reasonable period of time in which a disapproved plan may be amended and resubmitted for approval4 7ii7 ,approval ,the ,secretary of ,labor shall approve a ,state plan that the ,secretary determines is consistent with requirements of this section and reasonably appropriate and adequate to carry out the purposes of this section4 ,if the plan is approved1 the ,secretary shall allot funds to ,states within #cj days after such approval4 7#c7 ,modifications to state plan ,the ,governor may submit a modification to a ,state plan under this subsection consistent with the requirements of this section4 7d7 ,administration within the state 7#a7 ,option ,the ,state may administer the funds for activities under this section through-- 7,a7 the ,state and local entities responsible for the administration of the adult formula program under title ,i of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7as in effect on the day before the date of enactment of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act72 7,b7 the entities responsible for the administration of the ,,tanf program under part ,a of title ,,iv of the ,social ,security ,act2 or 7,c7 a combination of the entities described in subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b74 7#b7 ,within-state allocations 7,a7 ,allocation of funds ,the ,governor may reserve up to #e percent of the allotment under subsection 7b77#b7 for administration and technical assistance1 and shall allocate the remainder1 in accordance with the option elected under paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 among local workforce investment areas within the ,state in accordance with the factors identified in subsection 7b77#b71 except that for purposes of such allocation references to a ,state in such paragraph shall be deemed to be references to a local workforce investment area and references to all ,states shall be deemed to be references to all local areas in the ,state involved1 of which not more than #aj percent of the funds allocated to a local workforce investment area may be used for the costs of administration of this section2 or 7ii7 through entities responsible for the administration of the ,,tanf program under part ,a of title ,,iv of the ,social ,security ,act in local areas in such manner as the ,state may determine appropriate4 7,b7 ,local plans 7i7 ,in general ,in the case where the responsibility for the administration of activities is to be carried out by the entities described under paragraph 7#a77;,a71 in order to receive an allocation under subparagraph 7,a77i71 a local workforce investment board1 in partnership with the chief elected official of the local workforce investment area involved1 shall submit to the ,governor a local plan for the use of such funds under this section not later than #cj days after the submission of the ,state plan4 ,such local plan may be submitted as a modification to a local plan approved under section #ajh of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7as in effect on the day before the date of enactment of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act74 7ii7 ,contents ,the local plan described in clause 7i7 shall contain the elements described in subparagraphs 7,a7-7,h7 of subsection 7c77#a71 as applied to the local workforce investment area4 7iii7 ,approval ,the ,governor shall approve or disapprove the local plan submitted under clause 7i7 within #cj days after submission1 or if later1 #cj days after the approval of the ,state plan4 ,the ,governor shall approve the plan unless the ,governor determines that the plan is inconsistent with requirements of this section or is not reasonably appropriate and adequate to carry out the purposes of this section4 ,if the ,governor has not made a determination within the period specified under the first sentence of this clause1 the plan shall be considered approved4 ,if the plan is disapproved1 the ,governor may provide a reasonable period of time in which a disapproved plan may be amended and resubmitted for approval4 ,the ,governor shall allocate funds to local workforce investment areas with approved plans within #cj days after such approval4 7,c7 ,reallocation of funds to local areas ,if a local workforce investment board does not submit a local plan by the time specified in subparagraph 7,b7 or the ,governor does not approve a local plan1 the amount the local workforce investment area would have been eligible to receive pursuant to the formula under subparagraph 7,a77i7 shall be allocated to local workforce investment areas that receive approval of the local plan under subparagraph 7,b74 ,such reallocations shall be made in accordance with the relative share of the allocations to such local workforce investment areas applying the formula factors described under subparagraph 7,a77i74 7e7 ,use of funds 7#a7 ,in general ,the funds under this section shall be used to provide subsidized employment for unemployed1 low-income adults4 ,the ,state and local entities described in subsection 7d77#a7 may use a variety of strategies in recruiting employers and identifying appropriate employment opportunities1 with a priority to be provided to employment opportunities likely to lead to unsubsidized employment in emerging or in-demand occupations in the local area4 ,funds under this section may be used to provide support services1 such as transportation and child care1 that are necessary to enable the participation of individuals in subsidized employment opportunities4 7#b7 ,level of subsidy and duration ,the ,states or local entities described in subsection 7d77#a7 may determine the percentage of the wages and costs of employing a participant for which an employer may receive a subsidy with the funds provided under this section1 and the duration of such subsidy1 in accordance with guidance issued by the ,secretary4 ,the ,state or local entities may establish criteria for determining such percentage or duration using appropriate factors such as the size of the employer and types of employment4 7f7 ,coordination of ,federal administration ,the ,secretary of ,labor shall administer this section in coordination with the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services to ensure the effective implementation of this section4 #adfe4 ,summer employment and year-round employment opportunities for low-income youth 7a7 ,in general ,from the funds available under section #adfc7;a77#b71 the ,secretary of ,labor shall make an allotment under subsection 7c7 to each ,state that has a ,state plan modification 7or other form of request for funds specified in guidance under subsection 7b77 approved under subsection 7d7 and to each outlying area and ,native ,american grantee under section #aff of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7as in effect on the day before the date of enactment of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act7 that meets the requirements of this section1 for the purpose of providing summer employment and year-round employment opportunities to low-income youth4 7b7 ,guidance and application of requirements 7#a7 ,guidance ,not later than #bj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,labor shall issue guidance regarding the implementation of this section4 ,such guidance shall1 consistent with this section1 include procedures for the submission and approval of ,state plan modifications1 or for forms of requests for funds by the ,state as may be identified in such guidance1 local plan modifications1 or other forms of requests for funds from local workforce investment areas as may be identified in such guidance1 and the allotment and allocation of funds1 including reallotment and reallocation of such funds1 that promote the expeditious and effective implementation of the activities authorized under this section4 7#b7 ,requirements ,except as otherwise provided in the guidance described in paragraph 7#a7 and in this section and other provisions of this ,act1 the funds provided for activities under this section shall be administered in accordance with subtitles ,b and ,e of title ,i of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7as in effect on the day before the date of enactment of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act7 relating to youth activities4 7c7 ,state allotments 7#a7 ,reservations for outlying areas and tribes ,of the funds described in subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall reserve-- 7,a7 not more than one-quarter of #a percent to provide assistance to outlying areas to provide summer and year-round employment opportunities to low-income youth2 and 7,b7 #a4e percent to provide assistance to grantees of the ,native ,american programs under section #aff of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7as in effect on the day before the date of enactment of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act7 to provide summer and year-round employment opportunities to low-income youth4 7#b7 ,states ,after determining the amounts to be reserved under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary of ,labor shall allot the remainder of the amounts described in subsection 7a7 among the ,states in accordance with the factors described in section #adfd7;b77#b7 of this ,act4 7#c7 ,reallotment ,if the ,governor of a ,state does not submit a ,state plan modification or other request for funds specified in guidance under subsection 7b7 by the time specified in subsection 7d77#b77;,b71 or a ,state does not receive approval of such ,state plan modification or request1 the amount the ,state would have been eligible to receive pursuant to the formula under paragraph 7#b7 shall be added to the amounts available for the competitive grants under section #adfc7;a77#c74 7d7 ,state plan modification 7#a7 ,in general ,for a ,state to be eligible to receive an allotment of the funds under subsection 7c71 the ,governor of the ,state shall submit to the ,secretary of ,labor a modification to a ,state plan approved under section #ajb of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7as in effect on the day before the date of enactment of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act71 or other request for funds described in guidance in subsection 7b71 in such form and containing such information as the ,secretary may require4 ,at a minimum1 such plan modification or request shall include-- 7,a7 a description of the strategies and activities to be carried out to provide summer employment opportunities and year-round employment opportunities1 including the linkages to educational activities1 consistent with subsection 7f72 7,b7 a description of the requirements the ,states will apply relating to the eligibility of low-income youth1 consistent with section #adfh7d71 for summer employment opportunities and year-round employment opportunities1 which may include criteria to target assistance to particular categories of such low-income youth1 such as youth with disabilities1 consistent with subsection 7f72 7,c7 a description of the performance outcomes to be achieved by the ,state through the activities carried out under this section and the processes the ,state will use to track performance1 consistent with guidance provided by the ,secretary of ,labor regarding such outcomes and processes and with section #adfg7;b72 7,d7 a description of the timelines for implementation of the activities described in subparagraph 7,a71 and the number of low-income youth expected to be placed in summer employment opportunities1 and year-round employment opportunities1 respectively1 by quarter2 7,e7 assurances that the ,state will report such information as the ,secretary may require relating to fiscal1 performance and other matters that the ,secretary determines is necessary to effectively monitor the activities carried out under this section2 and 7,f7 assurances that the ,state will ensure compliance with the labor standards protections described in section #adfg7;a74 7#b7 ,submission and approval of state plan modification or request 7,a7 ,submission ,the ,governor shall submit a modification of the ,state plan or other request for funds described in guidance in subsection 7b7 to the ,secretary of ,labor not later than #cj days after the issuance of such guidance4 ,the ,state plan modification or request for funds required under this subsection may be submitted in conjunction with the ,state plan required under section #adfd4 7,b7 ,approval ,the ,secretary of ,labor shall approve the plan or request submitted under subparagraph 7,a7 within #cj days after submission1 unless the ,secretary determines that the plan or request is inconsistent with the requirements of this section4 ,if the ,secretary has not made a determination within #cj days1 the plan or request shall be considered approved4 ,if the plan or request is disapproved1 the ,secretary may provide a reasonable period of time in which a disapproved plan or request may be amended and resubmitted for approval4 ,if the plan or request is approved1 the ,secretary shall allot funds to ,states within #cj days after such approval4 7#c7 ,modifications to state plan or request ,the ,governor may submit further modifications to a ,state plan or request for funds identified under subsection 7b7 to carry out this section in accordance with the requirements of this section4 7e7 ,within-,state allocation and administration 7#a7 ,in general ,of the funds allotted to the ,state under subsection 7c71 the ,governor-- 7,a7 may reserve up to #e percent of the allotment for administration and technical assistance2 and 7,b7 shall allocate the remainder of the allotment among local workforce investment areas within the ,state in accordance with the factors identified in section #adfd7;b77#b71 except that for purposes of such allocation references to a ,state in such paragraph shall be deemed to be references to a local workforce investment area and references to all ,states shall be deemed to be references to all local areas in the ,state involved4 ,not more than #aj percent of the funds allocated to a local workforce investment area may be used for the costs of administration of this section4 7#b7 ,local plan 7,a7 ,submission ,in order to receive an allocation under paragraph 7#a77;,b71 the local workforce investment board1 in partnership with the chief elected official for the local workforce investment area involved1 shall submit to the ,governor a modification to a local plan approved under section #ajh of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7as in effect on the day before the date of enactment of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act71 or other form of request for funds as may be identified in the guidance issued under subsection 7b71 not later than #cj days after the submission by the ,state of the modification to the ,state plan or other request for funds identified in subsection 7b71 describing the strategies and activities to be carried out under this section4 7,b7 ,approval ,the ,governor shall approve the local plan submitted under subparagraph 7,a7 within #cj days after submission1 unless the ,governor determines that the plan is inconsistent with requirements of this section4 ,if the ,governor has not made a determination within #cj days1 the plan shall be considered approved4 ,if the plan is disapproved1 the ,governor may provide a reasonable period of time in which a disapproved plan may be amended and resubmitted for approval4 ,the ,governor shall allocate funds to local workforce investment areas with approved plans within #cj days after approval4 7#c7 ,reallocation ,if a local workforce investment board does not submit a local plan modification 7or other request for funds identified in guidance under subsection 7b77 by the time specified in paragraph 7#b71 or does not receive approval of a local plan1 the amount the local workforce investment area would have been eligible to receive pursuant to the formula under paragraph 7#a77;,b7 shall be allocated to local workforce investment areas that receive approval of the local plan modification or request for funds under paragraph 7#b74 ,such reallocations shall be made in accordance with the relative share of the allocations to such local workforce investment areas applying the formula factors described under paragraph 7#a77;,b74 7f7 ,use of funds 7#a7 ,in general ,the funds provided under this section shall be used-- 7,a7 to provide summer employment opportunities for low-income youth1 ages #af through #bd1 with direct linkages to academic and occupational learning1 and may include the provision of supportive services1 such as transportation or child care1 necessary to enable such youth to participate2 and 7,b7 to provide year-round employment opportunities1 which may be combined with other activities authorized under section #abi of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7as in effect on the day before the date of enactment of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act71 to low-income youth1 ages #af through #bd1 with a priority to out-of-school youth who are-- 7i7 high school dropouts2 or 7ii7 recipients of a secondary school diploma or its equivalent but who are basic skills deficient unemployed or underemployed4 7#b7 ,program priorities ,in administering the funds under this section1 the local board and local chief elected officials shall give a priority to-- 7,a7 identifying employment opportunities that are-- 7i7 in emerging or in-demand occupations in the local workforce investment area2 or 7ii7 in the public or nonprofit sector that meet community needs2 and 7,b7 linking year-round program participants to training and educational activities that will provide such participants an industry-recognized certificate or credential4 7#c7 ,performance accountability ,for activities funded under this section1 in lieu of the requirements described in section #aaf of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7as in effect on the day before the date of enactment of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act71 ,state and local workforce investment areas shall provide such reports as the ,secretary of ,labor may require regarding the performance outcomes described in section #adfg7;a77#e74 #adff4 ,work-based employment strategies of demonstrated effectiveness 7a7 ,in general ,from the funds available under section #adfc7;a77#c71 the ,secretary of ,labor shall award grants on a competitive basis to eligible entities to carry out work-based strategies of demonstrated effectiveness4 7b7 ,use of funds ,the grants awarded under this section shall be used to support strategies and activities of demonstrated effectiveness that are designed to provide unemployed1 low-income adults or low-income youth with the skills that will lead to employment as part of or upon completion of participation in such activities4 ,such strategies and activities may include-- 7#a7 on-the-job training1 registered apprenticeship programs1 or other programs that combine work with skills development2 7#b7 sector-based training programs that have been designed to meet the specific requirements of an employer or group of employers in that sector and where employers are committed to hiring individuals upon successful completion of the training2 7#c7 training that supports an industry sector or an employer-based or labor-management committee industry partnership which includes a significant work-experience component2 7#d7 acquisition of industry-recognized credentials in a field identified by the ,state or local workforce investment area as a growth sector or demand industry in which there are likely to be significant job opportunities in the short term2 7#e7 connections to immediate work opportunities1 including subsidized employment opportunities1 or summer employment opportunities for youth1 that includes concurrent skills training and other supports2 7#f7 career academies that provide students with the academic preparation and training1 including paid internships and concurrent enrollment in community colleges or other postsecondary institutions1 needed to pursue a career pathway that leads to postsecondary credentials and high-demand jobs2 and 7#g7 adult basic education and integrated basic education and training models for low-skilled adults1 hosted at community colleges or at other sites1 to prepare individuals for jobs that are in demand in a local area4 7c7 ,eligible entity ,an eligible entity shall include a local chief elected official1 in collaboration with the local workforce investment board for the local workforce investment area involved 7which may include a partnership with of such officials and boards in the region and in the ,state71 or an entity eligible to apply for an ,indian and ,native ,american grant under section #aff of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7as in effect on the day before the date of enactment of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act71 and may include1 in partnership with such officials1 boards1 and entities1 the following-- 7#a7 employers or employer associations2 7#b7 adult education providers and postsecondary educational institutions1 including community colleges2 7#c7 community-based organizations2 7#d7 joint labor-management committees2 7#e7 work-related intermediaries2 or 7#f7 other appropriate organizations4 7d7 ,application ,an eligible entity seeking to receive a grant under this section shall submit to the ,secretary of ,labor an application at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,secretary may require4 ,at a minimum1 the application shall-- 7#a7 describe the strategies and activities of demonstrated effectiveness that the eligible entities will carry out to provide unemployed1 low-income adults and low-income youth with the skills that will lead to employment upon completion of participation in such activities2 7#b7 describe the requirements that will apply relating to the eligibility of unemployed1 low-income adults or low-income youth1 consistent with paragraphs 7#d7 and 7#f7 of section #adfh1 for activities carried out under this section1 which may include criteria to target assistance to particular categories of such adults and youth1 such as individuals with disabilities or individuals who have exhausted all rights to unemployment compensation2 7#c7 describe how the strategies and activities address the needs of the target populations identified in paragraph 7#b7 and the needs of employers in the local area2 7#d7 describe the expected outcomes to be achieved by implementing the strategies and activities2 7#e7 provide evidence that the funds provided may be expended expeditiously and efficiently to implement the strategies and activities2 7#f7 describe how the strategies and activities will be coordinated with other ,federal1 ,state and local programs providing employment1 education and supportive activities2 7#g7 provide evidence of employer commitment to participate in the activities funded under this section1 including identification of anticipated occupational and skill needs2 7#h7 provide assurances that the grant recipient will report such information as the ,secretary may require relating to fiscal1 performance and other matters that the ,secretary determines is necessary to effectively monitor the activities carried out under this section2 and 7#i7 provide assurances that the use of the funds provided under this section will comply with the labor standards and protections described section #adfg7;a74 7e7 ,priority in awards ,in awarding grants under this section1 the ,secretary of ,labor shall give a priority to applications submitted by eligible entities from areas of high poverty and high unemployment1 as defined by the ,secretary1 such as ,public ,use ,microdata ,areas 7,p,u,m,as7 as designated by the ,census ,bureau4 7f7 ,coordination of ,federal administration ,the ,secretary of ,labor shall administer this section in coordination with the ,secretary of ,education1 ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services1 and other appropriate agency heads1 to ensure the effective implementation of this section4 #adfg4 ,general requirements 7a7 ,labor standards and protections ,activities provided with funds under this ,act shall be subject to the requirements and restrictions1 including the labor standards1 described in section #aha of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7as in effect on the day before the date of enactment of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act7 and the nondiscrimination provisions of section #ahh of such ,act1 in addition to other applicable ,federal laws4 7b7 ,reporting ,the ,secretary may require the reporting of information relating to fiscal1 performance and other matters that the ,secretary determines is necessary to effectively monitor the activities carried out with funds provided under this ,act4 ,at a minimum1 grantees and subgrantees shall provide information relating to-- 7#a7 the number individuals participating in activities with funds provided under this ,act and the number of such individuals who have completed such participation2 7#b7 the expenditures of funds provided under the ,act2 7#c7 the number of jobs created pursuant to the activities carried out under this ,act2 7#d7 the demographic characteristics of individuals participating in activities under this ,act2 and 7#e7 the performance outcomes of individuals participating in activities under this ,act1 including-- 7,a7 for adults participating in activities funded under section #adfd of this ,act-- 7i7 entry in unsubsidized employment2 7ii7 retention in unsubsidized employment2 and 7iii7 earnings in unsubsidized employment2 7,b7 for low-income youth participating in summer employment activities under sections #adfe and #adff-- 7i7 work readiness skill attainment using an employer validated checklist2 and 7ii7 placement in or return to secondary or postsecondary education or training1 or entry into unsubsidized employment2 7,c7 for low-income youth participating in year-round employment activities under section #adfe or in activities under section #adff-- 7i7 placement in or return to post-secondary education2 7ii7 attainment of high school diploma or its equivalent2 7iii7 attainment of an industry-recognized credential2 and 7iv7 entry into unsubsidized employment1 retention1 and earnings as described in subparagraph 7,a72 and 7,d7 for unemployed1 low-income adults participating in activities under section #adff-- 7i7 entry into unsubsidized employment1 retention1 and earnings as described in subparagraph 7,a72 and 7ii7 the attainment of industry-recognized credentials4 7c7 ,activities required ,to be additional ,funds provided under this ,act shall only be used for activities that are in addition to activities that would otherwise be available in the ,state or local area in the absence of such funds4 7d7 ,additional requirements ,the ,secretary of ,labor may establish such additional requirements as the ,secretary determines may be necessary to ensure fiscal integrity1 effective monitoring1 and the appropriate and prompt implementation of the activities under this ,act4 7e7 ,report of information and evaluations to congress and the public ,the ,secretary of ,labor shall provide to the appropriate ,committees of the ,congress and make available to the public the information reported pursuant to subsection 7b7 and the evaluations of activities carried out pursuant to the funds reserved under section #adfc7;b74 #adfh4 ,definitions ,in this subtitle3 7#a7 ,local chief elected official ,the term local chief elected official means the chief elected executive officer of a unit of local government in a local workforce investment area or in the case where more than one unit of general government1 the individuals designated under an agreement described in section #ajg7;c77#a77;,b7 of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7as in effect on the day before the date of enactment of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act74 7#b7 ,local workforce investment area ,the term local workforce investment area means such area designated under section #ajf of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7as in effect on the day before the date of enactment of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act74 7#c7 ,local workforce investment board ,the term local workforce investment board means such board established under section #ajg of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7as in effect on the day before the date of enactment of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act74 7#d7 ,low-income youth ,the term low-income youth means an individual who-- 7,a7 is age #af through #bd2 7,b7 meets the definition of a low-income individual provided in section #c of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7as in effect on the day before the date of enactment of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act71 except that ,states1 local workforce investment areas under section #adfe and eligible entities under section #adff7;c71 subject to approval in the applicable ,state plans1 local plans1 and applications for funds1 may increase the income level specified in subparagraph 7,b77i7 of such section to an amount not in excess of #bjj percent of the poverty line for purposes of determining eligibility for participation in activities under sections #adfe and #adff of this ,act2 and 7,c7 is in one or more of the categories specified in section #aja7ac77;,c7 of the ,workforce ,investment ,act of #aiih1 as in effect on the day before the date of enactment of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act4 7#e7 ,outlying area ,the term outlying area means the ,united ,states ,virgin ,islands1 ,guam1 ,american ,samoa1 the ,commonwealth of the ,northern ,mariana ,islands1 and the ,republic of ,palau4 7#f7 ,unemployed1 low-income adult ,the term unemployed1 low-income adult means an individual who-- 7,a7 is age #ah or older2 7,b7 is without employment and is seeking assistance under this subtitle to obtain employment2 and 7,c7 meets the definition of a low-income individual under section #c of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7as in effect on the day before the date of enactment of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act71 except that for that ,states1 local entities described in section #adfd7;d77#a7 and eligible entities under section #adff7;c71 subject to approval in the applicable ,state plans1 local plans1 and applications for funds1 may increase the income level specified in subparagraph 7,b77i7 of such section to an amount not in excess of #bjj percent of the poverty line for purposes of determining eligibility for participation in activities under sections #adfd and #adff of this ,act4 7#g7 ,state ,the term ,state means each of the several ,states of the ,united ,states1 the ,district of ,columbia1 and ,puerto ,rico4 ,d ,prohibition of discrimination in employment on the basis of an individual's status as unemployed #adga4 ,short title ,this subtitle may be cited as the ,fair ,employment ,opportunity ,act of #bjae4 #adgb4 ,findings and purpose 7a7 ,findings ,congress finds that denial of employment opportunities to individuals because of their status as unemployed is discriminatory and burdens commerce by-- 7#a7 reducing personal consumption and undermining economic stability and growth2 7#b7 squandering human capital essential to the ,nation's economic vibrancy and growth2 7#c7 increasing demands for ,federal and ,state unemployment insurance benefits1 reducing trust fund assets1 and leading to higher payroll taxes for employers1 cuts in benefits for jobless workers1 or both2 7#d7 imposing additional burdens on publicly funded health and welfare programs2 and 7#e7 depressing income1 property1 and other tax revenues that the ,federal ,government1 ,states1 and localities rely on to support operations and institutions essential to commerce4 7b7 ,purposes ,the purposes of this subtitle are-- 7#a7 to prohibit employers and employment agencies from disqualifying an individual from employment opportunities because of that individual's status as unemployed2 7#b7 to prohibit employers and employment agencies from publishing or posting any advertisement or announcement for an employment opportunity that indicates that an individual's status as unemployed disqualifies that individual for the opportunity2 and 7#c7 to eliminate the burdens imposed on commerce due to the exclusion of such individuals from employment4 #adgc4 ,definitions ,as used in this subtitle-- 7#a7 the term affected individual means any person who was subject to an unlawful employment practice solely because of that individual's status as unemployed2 7#b7 the term ,commission means the ,equal ,employment ,opportunity ,commission2 7#c7 the term employee means-- 7,a7 an employee as defined in section #gja7;f7 of the ,civil ,rights ,act of #aifd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjj;e7f772 7,b7 a ,state employee to which section #cjb7;a77#a7 of the ,government ,employee ,rights ,act of #aiia 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjj;e-#af;b7a77#a77 applies2 7,c7 a covered employee1 as defined in section #aja of the ,congressional ,accountability ,act of #aiie 7#b ,u4,s4,c4 #acja7 or section #daa7;c7 of title #c1 ,united ,states ,code2 or 7,d7 an employee or applicant to which section #gag7;a7 of the ,civil ,rights ,act of #aifd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjj;e-#af7;a77 applies2 7#d7 the term employer means-- 7,a7 a person engaged in an industry affecting commerce 7as defined in section #gja7;h7 of the ,civil ,rights ,act of #aifd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjj;e7h777 who has #ae or more employees for each working day in each of #bj or more calendar weeks in the current or preceding calendar year1 and any agent of such a person1 but does not include a bona fide private membership club that is exempt from taxation under section #eja7;c7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf2 7,b7 an employing authority to which section #cjb7;a77#a7 of the ,government ,employee ,rights ,act of #aiia applies2 7,c7 an employing office1 as defined in section #aja of the ,congressional ,accountability ,act of #aiie or section #daa7;c7 of title #c1 ,united ,states ,code2 or 7,d7 an entity to which section #gag7;a7 of the ,civil ,rights ,act of #aifd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjj;e-#af7;a77 applies2 7#e7 the term employment agency means any person regularly undertaking with or without compensation to procure employees for an employer or to procure for individuals opportunities to work as employees for an employer and includes an agent of such a person1 and any person who maintains an ,internet website or print medium that publishes advertisements or announcements of openings in jobs for employees2 7#f7 the term person has the meaning given the term in section #gja7;a7 of the ,civil ,rights ,act of #aifd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjj;e7a772 and 7#g7 the term status as unemployed1 used with respect to an individual1 means that the individual1 at the time of application for employment or at the time of action alleged to violate this subtitle1 does not have a job1 is available for work and is searching for work4 #adgd4 ,prohibited acts 7a7 ,employers ,it shall be an unlawful employment practice for an employer to-- 7#a7 publish in print1 on the ,internet1 or in any other medium1 an advertisement or announcement for an employee for any job that includes-- 7,a7 any provision stating or indicating that an individual's status as unemployed disqualifies the individual for any employment opportunity2 or 7,b7 any provision stating or indicating that an employer will not consider or hire an individual for any employment opportunity based on that individual's status as unemployed2 7#b7 fail or refuse to consider for employment1 or fail or refuse to hire1 an individual as an employee because of the individual's status as unemployed2 or 7#c7 direct or request that an employment agency take an individual's status as unemployed into account to disqualify an applicant for consideration1 screening1 or referral for employment as an employee4 7b7 ,employment agencies ,it shall be an unlawful employment practice for an employment agency to-- 7#a7 publish1 in print or on the ,internet or in any other medium1 an advertisement or announcement for any vacancy in a job1 as an employee1 that includes-- 7,a7 any provision stating or indicating that an individual's status as unemployed disqualifies the individual for any employment opportunity2 or 7,b7 any provision stating or indicating that the employment agency or an employer will not consider or hire an individual for any employment opportunity based on that individual's status as unemployed2 7#b7 screen1 fail or refuse to consider1 or fail or refuse to refer an individual for employment as an employee because of the individual's status as unemployed2 or 7#c7 limit1 segregate1 or classify any individual in any manner that would limit or tend to limit the individual's access to information about jobs1 or consideration1 screening1 or referral for jobs1 as employees1 solely because of an individual's status as unemployed4 7c7 ,interference with rights1 proceedings or inquiries ,it shall be unlawful for any employer or employment agency to-- 7#a7 interfere with1 restrain1 or deny the exercise of or the attempt to exercise1 any right provided under this subtitle2 or 7#b7 fail or refuse to hire1 to discharge1 or in any other manner to discriminate against any individual1 as an employee1 because such individual-- 7,a7 opposed any practice made unlawful by this subtitle2 7,b7 has asserted any right1 filed any charge1 or has instituted or caused to be instituted any proceeding1 under or related to this subtitle2 7,c7 has given1 or is about to give1 any information in connection with any inquiry or proceeding relating to any right provided under this subtitle2 or 7,d7 has testified1 or is about to testify1 in any inquiry or proceeding relating to any right provided under this subtitle4 7d7 ,construction ,nothing in this subtitle is intended to preclude an employer or employment agency from considering an individual's employment history1 or from examining the reasons underlying an individual's status as unemployed1 in assessing an individual's ability to perform a job or in otherwise making employment decisions about that individual4 ,such consideration or examination may include an assessment of whether an individual's employment in a similar or related job for a period of time reasonably proximate to the consideration of such individual for employment is job-related or consistent with business necessity4 #adge4 ,enforcement 7a7 ,enforcement powers ,with respect to the administration and enforcement of this subtitle-- 7#a7 the ,commission shall have the same powers as the ,commission has to administer and enforce-- 7,a7 title ,,vii of the ,civil ,rights ,act of #aifd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjj;e et seq472 or 7,b7 sections #cjb and #cjd of the ,government ,employee ,rights ,act of #aiia 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjj;e-#af;b and #bjjj;e-#af;c71 in the case of an affected individual who would be covered by such title1 or by section #cjb7;a77#a7 of the ,government ,employee ,rights ,act of #aiia 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjj;e-#af;b7a77#a771 respectively2 7#b7 the ,librarian of ,congress shall have the same powers as the ,librarian of ,congress has to administer and enforce title ,,vii of the ,civil ,rights ,act of #aifd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjj;e et seq47 in the case of an affected individual who would be covered by such title2 7#c7 the ,board 7as defined in section #aja of the ,congressional ,accountability ,act of #aiie 7#b ,u4,s4,c4 #acja77 shall have the same powers as the ,board has to administer and enforce the ,congressional ,accountability ,act of #aiie 7#b ,u4,s4,c4 #acja et seq47 in the case of an affected individual who would be covered by section #bja7;a77#a7 of such ,act 7#b ,u4,s4,c4 #acaa7;a77#a772 7#d7 the ,attorney ,general shall have the same powers as the ,attorney ,general has to administer and enforce-- 7,a7 title ,,vii of the ,civil ,rights ,act of #aifd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjj;e et seq472 or 7,b7 sections #cjb and #cjd of the ,government ,employee ,rights ,act of #aiia 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjj;e-#af;b and #bjjj;e-#af;c72 in the case of an affected individual who would be covered by such title1 or of section #cjb7;a77#a7 of the ,government ,employee ,rights ,act of #aiia 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjj;e-#af;b7a77#a771 respectively2 7#e7 the ,president1 the ,commission1 and the ,merit ,systems ,protection ,board shall have the same powers as the ,president1 the ,commission1 and the ,board1 respectively1 have to administer and enforce chapter #e of title #c1 ,united ,states ,code1 in the case of an affected individual who would be covered by section #daa of such title2 and 7#f7 a court of the ,united ,states shall have the same jurisdiction and powers as the court has to enforce-- 7,a7 title ,,vii of the ,civil ,rights ,act of #aifd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjj;e et seq47 in the case of a claim alleged by such individual for a violation of such title2 7,b7 sections #cjb and #cjd of the ,government ,employee ,rights ,act of #aiia 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjj;e-#af;b and #bjjj;e-#af;c7 in the case of a claim alleged by such individual for a violation of section #cjb7;a77#a7 of such ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjj;e-#af;b7a77#a772 7,c7 the ,congressional ,accountability ,act of #aiie 7#b ,u4,s4,c4 #acja et seq47 in the case of a claim alleged by such individual for a violation of section #bja7;a77#a7 of such ,act 7#b ,u4,s4,c4 #acaa7;a77#a772 and 7,d7 chapter #e of title #c1 ,united ,states ,code1 in the case of a claim alleged by such individual for a violation of section #daa of such title4 7b7 ,procedures ,the procedures applicable to a claim alleged by an individual for a violation of this subtitle are-- 7#a7 the procedures applicable for a violation of title ,,vii of the ,civil ,rights ,act of #aifd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjj;e et seq47 in the case of a claim alleged by such individual for a violation of such title2 7#b7 the procedures applicable for a violation of section #cjb7;a77#a7 of the ,government ,employee ,rights ,act of #aiia 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjj;e-#af;b7a77#a77 in the case of a claim alleged by such individual for a violation of such section2 7#c7 the procedures applicable for a violation of section #bja7;a77#a7 of the ,congressional ,accountability ,act of #aiie 7#b ,u4,s4,c4 #acaa7;a77#a77 in the case of a claim alleged by such individual for a violation of such section2 and 7#d7 the procedures applicable for a violation of section #daa of title #c1 ,united ,states ,code1 in the case of a claim alleged by such individual for a violation of such section4 7c7 ,remedies 7#a7 ,in any claim alleging a violation of section #adgd7;a77#a7 or #adgd7;b77#a7 of this subtitle1 an individual1 or any person acting on behalf of the individual as set forth in section #adge7;a7 of this subtitle1 may be awarded1 as appropriate3 7,a7 ,an order enjoining the respondent from engaging in the unlawful employment practice4 7,b7 ,reimbursement of costs expended as a result of the unlawful employment practice4 7,c7 ,an amount in liquidated damages not to exceed #a1jjj for each day of the violation4 7,d7 ,reasonable attorney's fees 7including expert fees7 and costs attributable to the pursuit of a claim under this subtitle1 except that no person identified in section #gcc7;a7 of this subtitle shall be eligible to receive attorney's fees4 7#b7 ,in any claim alleging a violation of any other subsection of this subtitle1 an individual1 or any person acting on behalf of the individual as set forth in section #adge7;a7 of this subtitle1 may be awarded1 as appropriate1 the remedies available for a violation of title ,,vii of the ,civil ,rights ,act of #aifd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjj;e et seq471 section #cjb7;a77#a7 of the ,government ,employee ,rights ,act of #aiia 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjj;e-#af;b7a77#a771 section #bja7;a77#a7 of the ,congressional ,accountability ,act of #aiie 7#b ,u4,s4,c4 #acaa7;a77#a771 and section #daa of title #c1 ,united ,states ,code1 except that in a case in which wages1 salary1 employment benefits1 or other compensation have not been denied or lost to the individual1 damages may be awarded in an amount not to exceed #e1jjj4 #adgf4 ,federal and ,state immunity 7a7 ,abrogation of ,state immunity ,a ,state shall not be immune under the #aath ,amendment to the ,constitution from a suit brought in a ,federal court of competent jurisdiction for a violation of this subtitle4 7b7 ,waiver of ,state immunity 7#a7 ,in general 7,a7 ,waiver ,a ,state's receipt or use of ,federal financial assistance for any program or activity of a ,state shall constitute a waiver of sovereign immunity1 under the #aath ,amendment to the ,constitution or otherwise1 to a suit brought by an employee or applicant for employment of that program or activity under this subtitle for a remedy authorized under section #adge7;c7 of this subtitle4 7,b7 ,definition ,in this paragraph1 the term program or activity has the meaning given the term in section #fjf of the ,civil ,rights ,act of #aifd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjj;d-#d;a74 7#b7 ,effective date ,with respect to a particular program or activity1 paragraph 7#a7 applies to conduct occurring on or after the day1 after the date of enactment of this ,act1 on which a ,state first receives or uses ,federal financial assistance for that program or activity4 7c7 ,remedies against ,state officials ,an official of a ,state may be sued in the official capacity of the official by any employee or applicant for employment who has complied with the applicable procedures of this subtitle1 for relief that is authorized under this subtitle4 7d7 ,remedies against the united states and the states ,notwithstanding any other provision of this subtitle1 in an action or administrative proceeding against the ,united ,states or a ,state for a violation of this subtitle1 remedies 7including remedies at law and in equity7 are available for the violation to the same extent as such remedies would be available against a non-governmental entity4 #adgg4 ,relationship to other laws ,this subtitle shall not invalidate or limit the rights1 remedies1 or procedures available to an individual claiming discrimination prohibited under any other ,federal law or regulation or any law or regulation of a ,state or political subdivision of a ,state4 #adgh4 ,severability ,if any provision of this subtitle1 or the application of the provision to any person or circumstance1 is held to be invalid1 the remainder of this subtitle and the application of the provision to any other person or circumstances shall not be affected by the invalidity4 #adgi4 ,effective date ,this subtitle shall take effect on the date of enactment of this ,act and shall not apply to conduct occurring before the effective date4 ,,xv ,living ,american ,wage #aeja4 ,findings2 sense of ,congress 7a7 ,findings ,congress finds the following3 7#a7 ,in #bjab1 there were over #df1ejj1jjj ,americans living in poverty who were separated from the opportunities of the ,nation by their income1 their housing1 and their access to education1 jobs1 and health care4 7#b7 ,a full-time worker earning the ,federal minimum wage earns an income below the ,federal poverty threshold for a family of #d1 consisting of #b adults and #b children4 7#c7 ,the average fair market rent for a #a-;bedroom apartment is more than #fe percent of the monthly income of a full-time worker earning the minimum wage4 ,in comparison1 the generally accepted definition of affordability is for a household to pay not more than #cj percent of its income on housing4 7#d7 ,two full-time workers earning the ,federal minimum wage earn an income below the national housing wage for a #a-;bedroom apartment1 the amount a person needs to earn to afford a #a-;bedroom apartment at average rent4 7b7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 the ,federal minimum wage should1 as a minimum1 be adjusted every #d years so that a person working for such a wage may earn an annual income that is not less than #ae-percent higher than the ,federal poverty threshold for a family of #d1 as determined by the ,bureau of the ,census2 7#b7 the minimum wage should be set at a level high enough to allow #b full-time minimum wage workers to earn an income above the national housing wage2 and 7#c7 ,congress1 any of the several ,states1 the ,district of ,columbia1 any territory or possession of the ,united ,states1 any ,indian tribe1 or any local or municipal government of a ,state may establish a higher minimum wage requirement than that established in this title4 #aejb4 ,minimum wage ,section #f of the ,fair ,labor ,standards ,act of #aich 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #bjf7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#a7-- 7,a7 by striking and at the end of subparagraph 7,b72 7,b7 by inserting and at the end of subparagraph 7,c72 and 7,c7 by inserting at the end the following3 7,d7 not less than the amount determined by the ,secretary under subsection 7b71 beginning ,september #a1 #bjad2 2 and 7#b7 by redesignating subsection 7b7 as subsection 7c7 and inserting after subsection 7a7 the following3 7b7 7#a7 ,subject to paragraph 7#b71 not later than ,june #a1 #bjad1 and once every #d years thereafter1 the ,secretary shall determine the minimum wage rate applicable under subsection 7a77#a7 based on the formula described in paragraph 7#c74 ,the ,secretary shall publish such wage rate in the ,federal ,register not later than ,october #a of each year4 7#b7 ,if the minimum wage rate determined by the ,secretary under paragraph 7#a7 would result in a lower minimum wage rate than the minimum wage rate in effect at the time of such determination1 the ,secretary shall not adjust1 pursuant to this subsection1 the minimum wage rate so in effect4 7#c7 ,the minimum wage rate determined by the ,secretary under paragraph 7#a7 shall be the minimum hourly wage sufficient for a person working for such wage for #dj hours per week1 #eb weeks per year1 to earn an annual income in an amount that is #ae-percent higher than the ,federal poverty threshold for a family of #d1 with #b children under the age of #ah1 and living in any of the #dh contiguous ,states1 as published by the ,bureau of the ,census for the year in which the wage rate is being so determined4 4 ,e ,anti-poverty ,tax ,provision ,,xvi ,child ,tax ,credit ,permanency #afja4 ,modifications of the child tax credit 7a7 ,permanent extension 7#a7 ,in general ,clause 7i7 of section #bd7;d77#a77;,b7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf is amended by striking #aj1jjj and inserting #c1jjj4 7#b7 ,conforming amendments ,section #bd7;d7 of such ,code is amended by striking paragraphs 7#c7 and 7#d74 7b7 ,inflation adjustment ,section #bd of such ,code is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7g7 ,inflation adjustment ,in the case of any taxable year beginning in a calendar year after #bjae1 the #a1jjj amount contained in subsection 7a7 shall be increased by an amount equal to-- 7#a7 such dollar amount1 multiplied by 7#b7 the cost-of-living adjustment determined under section #a7;f77#c7 for the calendar year in which the taxable year begins1 determined by substituting calendar year #bjad for calendar year #aiib in subparagraph 7,b7 thereof4 ,any increase determined under the preceding sentence shall be rounded to the nearest multiple of #ej4 4 7c7 ,effective date ,the amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after ,december #ca1 #bjae4 ,,xvii ,earned ,income ,tax ,credit #agja4 ,expansion of ,earned ,income ,credit 7a7 ,credit percentages for individuals with no qualifying children ,the item in the table in section #cb7;b77#a7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf under the column relating to the credit percentage is amended by striking #g4fe and inserting #ae4c4 7b7 ,phaseout percentage for individuals with no qualifying children ,the item in the table in section #cb7;b77#a7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf under the column relating to the phaseout percentage is amended by striking #g4fe and inserting #ae4c4 7c7 ,phaseout amount 7#a7 ,in general ,the item in the table in section #cb7;b77#b77;,a7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf under the column relating to the phaseout amount is amended by striking #e1bhj and inserting #aa1ejj4 7#b7 ,inflation adjustment 7,a7 ,in general ,section #cb7;j7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf is amended by redesignating paragraph 7#b7 as paragraph 7#c7 and by inserting after paragraph 7#a7 the following new paragraph3 7#b7 ,exception ,in the case of the amount in subsection 7b77#b77;,a7 under the column relating to the phaseout amount for taxable years beginning after #bjaf1 paragraph 7#a77;,b77i7 shall be applied by substituting calendar year #bjae for calendar year #aiie and paragraph 7#a7 shall not apply to such amount for taxable years beginning in #bjaf4 4 7,b7 ,conforming amendments ,section #cb7;j7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf is amended-- 7i7 in paragraph 7#a77;,b77i7 by inserting except as provided in paragraph 7#b7 before in the case of1 and 7ii7 in paragraph 7#b77;,a7 by inserting or 7#b7 after paragraph 7#a74 7d7 ,expansion of age range of eligible individuals ,section #cb7;c77#a77;,a77ii77,,ii7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf is amended by striking age #be but not attained age #fe and inserting age #ba but not attained retirement age 7as defined in section #baf7l7 of the ,social ,security ,act74 7e7 ,effective date ,the amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after ,december #ca1 #bjae4 ,,xviii ,child ,care ,access and ,refundability ,expansion ,act #ahja4 ,credit for dependent care expenses 7a7 ,credit made refundable 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf is amended by redesignating section #ba as section #cf;,c and by moving such section after section #cf;,b4 7#b7 ,credit not allowed to nonresident aliens ,section #cf;,c7a77#a7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf1 as redesignated by this section1 is amended by inserting 7other than a nonresident alien7 after ,in the case of an individual4 7#c7 ,conforming amendments 7,a7 ,section #bc7;f77#a7 of such ,code is amended by striking section #ba7;e7 and inserting section #cf;,c7e74 7,b7 ,section #ce7;g77#f7 of such ,code is amended by striking section #ba7;e7 and inserting section #cf;,c7e74 7,c7 ,section #cf;,c7a77#a7 of such ,code1 as redesignated by this section1 is amended by striking this chapter and inserting this subtitle4 7,d7 ,section #abi7;a77#b77;,c7 of such ,code is amended by striking section #ba7;e7 and inserting section #cf;,c7e74 7,e7 ,section #abi7;b77#b7 of such ,code is amended by striking section #ba7;d77#b7 and inserting section #cf;,c7d77#b74 7,f7 ,section #abi7;e77#a7 of such ,code is amended by striking section #ba7;b77#b7 and inserting section #cf;,c7b77#b74 7,g7 ,section #bac7;e7 of such ,code is amended by striking section #ba and inserting section #cf;,c4 7,h7 ,section #fbaa7;b77#d77;,a7 of such ,code is amended by inserting #cf;,c1 after #cf;,b14 7,i7 ,section #fbac7;g77#b77;,h7 of such ,code is amended by striking section #ba and inserting section #cf;,c4 7,j7 ,section #fbac7;g77#b77,l7 of such ,code is amended by striking section #ba1 #bd1 #cb1 or #fdbh and inserting section #bd1 #cb1 #cf;,c1 or #fdbh4 7,k7 ,paragraph 7#b7 of section #acbd7;b7 of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting #cf;,c1 after #cf;,b14 7,l7 ,the table of sections for subpart ,a of part ,,iv of subchapter ,a of chapter #a of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf is amended by striking the item relating to section #ba4 7,m7 ,the table of sections for subpart ,c of part ,,iv of subchapter ,a of chapter #a of such ,code is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #cf;,b the following new item3 ,sec4 #cf;,c4 ,expenses for household and dependent care services necessary for gainful employment4 4 7b7 ,inflation adjustment of income thresholds for credit phasedown ,section #cf;,c7e7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf1 as redesignated by this section1 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#aa7 ,inflation adjustment 7,a7 ,in general ,in the case of any taxable year beginning in a calendar year after #bjae1 the #b1jjj amount and the #ae1jjj amount in subsection 7a77#b7 shall each be increased by an amount equal to-- 7i7 such dollar amount1 multiplied by 7ii7 the cost-of-living adjustment determined under section #a7;f77#c7 for the calendar year in which the taxable year begins1 determined by substituting calendar year #bjad for calendar year #aiib in subparagraph 7,b7 thereof4 7,b7 ,rounding ,any increase determined under subparagraph 7,a7 shall be rounded to the nearest multiple of-- 7i7 in the case of the #b1jjj amount1 #ej1 and 7ii7 in the case of the #ae1jjj amount1 #ajj4 4 7c7 ,effective date ,the amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after ,december #ca1 #bjae4 ,f ,miscellaneous ,,xix ,poverty ,impact ,trigger #aija4 ,certain poverty impact legislation subject to point of order ,rule ,,xxi of the ,rules of the ,house of ,representatives is amended by adding at the end the following new clause3 ,certain legislation reported by committees#ab4 ,it shall not be in order to consider a bill or joint resolution of a public nature authorizing an appropriation of #aj1jjj1jjj or more1 unless-- 7a7 the committee report accompanying the bill or joint resolution includes a ,,cbo ,poverty ,index ,division impact statement2 or 7b7 the chair of the committee reporting the bill or joint resolution submits such statement to be published in the ,congressional ,record before consideration of the bill or joint resolution4 4 #aijb4 ,congressional ,budget ,office ,poverty ,impact ,division 7a7 ,in ,general ,section #bjb of the ,congressional ,budget ,act of #aigd 7#b ,u4,s4,c4 #fjb7 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7h7 ,,cbo ,poverty ,impact ,division 7#a7 ,creation ,there is established within the ,office the ,,cbo ,poverty ,impact ,division 7hereinafter in this subsection referred to as the ,division74 7#b7 ,duties and functions 7,a7 ,preparation and submission of impact statement ,when a chair of a committee of the ,house of ,representatives submits a written request to the ,division to prepare and submit to the committee a ,,cbo ,poverty ,index ,division impact statement1 the ,division shall prepare and submit such statement to the committee not later than #cj days after such request4 7,b7 ,content of impact statement ,a ,,cbo ,poverty ,index ,division impact statement shall include the following3 7i7 ,a projected ratio equal to the amount of appropriations authorized in the bill or joint resolution that will benefit individuals and families below the poverty threshold over the total amount of appropriations authorized by the bill or joint resolution4 7ii7 ,a projection of the number of individual and family incomes-- 7,i7 that may decrease below the poverty threshold because of the bill or joint resolution2 and 7,,ii7 that may increase above the poverty threshold because of the bill or joint resolution4 7iii7 ,a projection as to how the legislation improves access to basic human services1 including health care1 housing1 and education4 7,c7 ,poverty threshold defined ,in this subsection1 the term poverty threshold means an income level below #bjj percent of the poverty line 7as defined in section #fgc7b7 of the ,community ,services ,block ,grant ,act74 4 #aijc4 ,exercise of rulemaking powers ,section #aija of this title is enacted by the ,house of ,representatives-- 7#a7 as an exercise of the rulemaking power of the ,house of ,representatives and as such it shall be considered as part of the ,rules of the ,house of ,representatives and such rules shall supersede other rules only to the extent that they are inconsistent therewith2 and 7#b7 with the full recognition of the constitutional right of the ,house of ,representatives to change such rules at any time1 in the same manner1 and to the same extent as in the case of any other rule of the ,house of ,representatives4 #aijd4 ,effective date ,the amendments made by this title shall apply to any bill or joint resolution reported by a committee of the ,house of ,representatives after the #ij-;day period beginning on the date of enactment of this ,act4 ,,xx ,half in ,ten ,act to ,create a ,national ,strategy to ,reduce ,poverty #bjja4 ,findings ,congress finds the following3 7#a7 ,the persistence of poverty1 and especially intergenerational poverty1 in ,america can be seen as a deep1 structural problem that implicates our value system and our educational and economic institutions4 7#b7 ,poverty may be defined as the lack of basic necessities of life such as food1 shelter1 clothing1 health care1 education1 economic security1 and economic opportunity4 7#c7 ,policy initiatives and many safety net programs addressing poverty have not kept pace with the needs of millions of ,americans4 7#d7 ,the lack of an equitable distribution of housing choices across the country leads to isolation and concentrated poverty4 7#e7 ,the number of ,americans living in poverty rose by over #b4f million from #bjji to #bjaj 7,u4,s4 ,census ,bureau1 ,september #bjaa74 7#f7 ,there were #df4b million ,americans living in poverty in #bjaj1 consisting of #ae4a percent of the ,american people 7,u4,s4 ,census ,bureau1 ,september #bjaa74 7#g7 ,poverty has a disproportionate impact on minority communities in ,america with #bg4d percent of ,african-,americans1 #bf4f percent of ,hispanics1 #ab4a percent of ,asian ,americans1 and #i4i percent of ,whites living in poverty in the ,united ,states in #bjaj 7,u4,s4 ,census ,bureau1 ,september #bjaa74 7#h7 ,in #bjaj a family of #d was considered poor under the ,u4,s4 ,census ,bureau's official measure if the family's income was below #bb1cad4 7#i7 ,the economic consequences of poverty in the ,united ,states are estimated to be at least #ejj billion per year 7,center for ,american ,progress1 #bjjg74 7#aj7 ,children who grow up in poverty experience higher crime rates1 decreased productivity1 and higher health costs over their lives 7,center for ,american ,progress1 #bjjg74 7#aa7 #c1ejj1jjj seniors lived in poverty in #bjaj 7,u4,s4 ,census ,bureau1 #bjaa74 7#ab7 ,young ,americans1 ages #ah-bd1 experience a higher poverty rate than the national average 7,u4,s4 ,census ,bureau1 #bjaa74 7#ac7 #af1djj1jjj children lived in poverty in #bjaj--more than one in every five ,american children 7,u4,s4 ,census ,bureau1 #bjaa74 7#ad7 ,almost #ce percent of ,african-,american children and over #cj percent of ,hispanic children lived in poverty in #bjji 7,u4,s4 ,census ,bureau1 #bjaa74 7#ae7 ,the #df1ahj1jjj of ,americans in poverty in #bjaj was the largest number yet recorded in the #eb years for which poverty estimates are available 7,u4,s4 ,census ,bureau1 #bjaa74 7#af7 ,the ,united ,states overseas territories have high levels of poverty and varying access to ,federal anti-poverty programs4 ,poverty rates in #bjji for people over #ah were #da4d percent in ,puerto ,rico1 #ec4g percent in ,guam1 #fe4a percent in the ,united ,states ,virgin ,islands1 #ff4f percent in the ,commonwealth of the ,northern ,mariana ,islands1 and #eb4f percent in ,american ,samoa4 7#ag7 ,individuals and families in poverty are more socially vulnerable to natural disasters1 extreme weather and impacts of climate change and have greater difficulty preparing for1 responding to and recovering from such events 7,oxfam ,america1 #bjji74 7#ah7 ,children who live in families who fall into poverty for even short periods of time are at greater risk of a lifetime of lower earnings1 lower educational attainment1 and increased reliance on public services and increased rates of incarceration 7,first ,focus1 #bjjh74 7#ai7 ,it is estimated that the additional #c million children who were forced into poverty due to the recession of #bjjh1 resulted in #ce billion in economic losses annually1 and will cause at least #a4g trillion in economic losses to the ,united ,states during their lifetimes 7,first ,focus1 #bjjh74 7#bj7 ,reducing poverty1 especially child poverty1 not only reduces costs for ,federal1 ,state1 and local social services and benefits programs1 but also increases tax revenue at all levels of government 7,children's ,defense ,fund1 #bjji74 7#ba7 ,the ,house of ,representatives1 on ,january #bb1 #bjjh1 has resolved that it is the sense of ,congress that the ,united ,states should set a national goal of cutting poverty in half over the next #aj years4 #bjjb4 ,definitions ,in this title3 7#a7 ,federal agency ,the term ,federal agency means any executive department1 ,government corporation1 ,government-controlled corporation1 or other establishment in the executive branch of the ,government 7including the ,executive ,office of the ,president71 or any independent regulatory agency4 7#b7 ,poverty ,the term poverty means an income level and living standard associated with and based on the official poverty measure as established and updated by the ,u4,s4 ,census ,bureau which establishes a threshold of minimum income necessary to achieve a standard of living free from deprivation of basic needs4 7#c7 ,extreme ,poverty ,the term extreme poverty means having an income level or living standard at a level of extreme deprivation based on living with income below #ej percent of the ,federal poverty line as established by the ,u4,s4 ,census4 7#d7 ,near ,poverty ,the term near poverty means having a level of household income below #bjj percent of the ,federal poverty line4 7#e7 ,child ,poverty ,the term child poverty means poverty which impacts those persons under #ah years of age4 7#f7 ,deprivation ,the term deprivation means lacking some or all basic human needs4 7#g7 ,decent ,living ,standard ,the term decent living standard means the amount of annual income that would allow an individual to live beyond deprivation at a safe and decent1 but modest1 standard of living4 7#h7 ,alternative ,poverty ,measures ,the term alternative poverty measures means measures and indicators1 other than the traditional income based measure of poverty1 which can provide a more detailed picture of the low-income and poverty stricken populations1 such as the number of people who were kept above poverty by ,government supports1 the number of people who are poor due to medical expenses1 child care1 and work expenses1 the rates of food insecurity1 the number of people who are asset poor 7with less than three months of income saved71 the number of disconnected youth1 teen birth rates1 participation rates in ,federal anti-poverty programs for all eligible populations1 and the number of people who are unbanked4 7#i7 ,regional ,costs of ,living ,the term regional costs of living means a measure of the differing costs of maintaining a given living standard in varying regional1 geographic1 urban or rural regions4 7#aj7 ,economic ,insecurity ,the term economic insecurity means the inability of individuals and households to cope with routine adverse or costly life events and the lack of means to maintain a decent standard of living and to recover from the costly consequences of those events4 7#aa7 ,economic ,stability ,the term economic stability means individuals and households have access to the means and support systems necessary to effectively cope with adverse or costly life events and have the ability to effectively recover from the consequences of those events while maintaining their standard of living or maintaining a decent standard of living4 7#ab7 ,digital ,divide ,the term digital divide means the gap between individuals1 households1 businesses and geographic areas at different socio-economic levels with regard to both their access information and communications technologies and including the imbalance both in physical access to technology and the resources1 education and skills needed to effectively use computer technology and the ,internet for a wide variety of activities4 7#ac7 ,outcomes ,the term outcomes means change in the economic status1 economic instability or economic security of an individual1 household or other population which is attributable to a planned intervention1 benefit1 or service or series of interventions1 benefits1 and services1 regardless of whether such an intervention was intended to change such economic status4 7#ad7 ,disparate ,impact ,the term disparate impact refers to the historic and ongoing impacts of the pattern and practice of discrimination in employment1 education1 housing1 banking and nearly every other aspect of ,american life in the economy1 society or culture that have an adverse impact on minorities1 women1 or other protected groups1 regardless of whether such practices were motivated by discriminatory intent4 #bjjc4 ,establishment of the ,federal ,interagency ,working ,group on ,reducing ,poverty 7a7 ,establishment of ,federal ,interagency ,working ,group on ,reducing ,poverty ,there is established within the ,department of ,health and ,human ,services1 a ,federal ,interagency ,working ,group on ,reducing ,poverty1 which shall be chaired by the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services1 and whose members shall be selected by their respective agency heads from the senior ranks of their agencies1 which shall-- 7#a7 develop1 within #ahj days of enactment1 a ,national ,strategy to reduce the number of persons living in poverty in ,america in half within #aj years of the release of the #bjab ,census report on ,income1 ,poverty and ,health ,insurance ,coverage in the ,united ,states3 #bjaa1 that includes goals and objectives relating to-- 7,a7 reducing in half the number of ,americans living in poverty as reported by the #bjab ,census report on ,income1 ,poverty and ,health ,insurance ,coverage in the ,united ,states3 #bjaa2 7,b7 eliminating child poverty in ,america2 7,c7 eliminating extreme poverty in ,america2 7,d7 improving the effectiveness and outcomes of poverty-related programs by improving our understanding of the root causes of poverty1 the social1 economic1 and the cultural contributors to persistent intergenerational poverty2 7,e7 improving the measure of poverty to include more indicators and measures that can meaningfully account for other aspects relating to the measure of poverty1 such as regional differences in costs of living1 the impact of rising income inequality1 the impact of the persistent digital divide1 expanding the understanding of poverty by distinguishing a standard that measures a level of freedom from deprivation versus a standard that measures a standard of economic adequacy provided by a living wage and access to a decent living standard1 and the impact of poverty on other measures of economic stability and economic outcomes1 such as educational attainment1 rates of incarceration1 lifetime earnings1 access to health care1 health care outcomes1 access to housing1 and including other measures as necessary to improve our understanding of why poverty persists in ,america2 7,f7 eliminating the disparate rates of poverty based on race1 ethnicity1 gender1 age1 or sexual orientation and identity1 especially among children in those households so impacted2 7,g7 measuring effectiveness of poverty related programs on the basis of long-term outcomes1 including the long-term savings and value of preventive practice and policy1 and employing fact-based measures of programs to make improvements2 7,h7 improving the accessibility of benefit and social services programs1 reducing the complexity and difficulty of enrollment1 and improving the rates of enrollment in need based programs for all eligible recipients to maximize the impact of benefits and social services programs on reducing the impacts of poverty and improving economic outcomes2 7,i7 making more uniform eligibility requirements to improve the coordination of service delivery1 reduce gaps in eligibility1 and improve outcomes of programs addressing poverty in the ,federal ,government2 7,j7 reducing the negative impacts of asset limits for eligibility which impact ,federal1 ,state and local poverty programs on the effectiveness of programs where limited eligibility creates gaps in necessary service and benefit delivery1 and restricts access to benefits as individuals and families attempt to transition off of assistance programs and which can prevent needy beneficiaries from improving long-term outcomes and achieving long-term economic independence from need-based programs2 7,k7 identifying ,federal programs1 including those related to disaster relief1 hazard mitigation1 extreme weather and climate change1 and necessary reforms to better target resources towards disproportionately impacted socially vulnerable1 low-income and disadvantaged communities may provide greater socio-economic benefits2 7,l7 improving the ability of community-based organizations to participate in the development1 oversight and implementation of ,federal poverty-related programs2 7,m7 improving access to good jobs with adequate wages and benefits by individuals living in poverty1 low-income households1 and the unemployed2 7,n7 expanding and stabilizing poor and low-income persons connection to work and access to critical job training and_/or skills upgrade training that will lead to re-entry in the workforce2 7,o7 developing a comprehensive strategy to connect low-income young people and to re-connect currently disconnected youth to education1 work1 and their community2 and 7,p7 shifting the focus of poverty and means-tested programs across the ,federal ,government beyond the relief of deprivation and instead setting goals1 measures1 and outcomes more focused on measuring the success of programs in supporting and improving how capable individuals and families can access educational and economic opportunities to successfully transition away from accessing public assistance and benefits and achieving long-term economic stability which will reduce long-term costs in domestic social needs programs1 reduce long-term health care costs due to the improved health of formerly poverty stricken households1 increase the number of taxpaying individuals which will increase revenue1 and lower the enrollment and costs in need based benefits and services programs1 thus improving the economy and reducing long-term deficits for ,federal1 ,state1 and local governments2 7#b7 oversee1 coordinate1 and integrate all policies and activities of the ,federal ,government1 in coordination and consultation with the ,domestic ,policy ,council and the ,national ,economic ,council1 across all agencies relating to reducing the number of individuals1 families1 and children living below the ,federal poverty line1 in extreme poverty or near poverty and increasing the number of households able to achieve long-term economic stability with assets sufficient to maintain a decent living standard without relying on public supports-- 7,a7 economic1 commercial1 and programmatic policies that can effect or relieve the effects of poverty through job creation1 and economic development targeted to low-income1 minority1 rural1 urban and other populations who suffer disparate rates of poverty1 among ,federal agencies2 and 7,b7 services and benefits including emergency programs1 discretionary economic programs1 and other policies and activities necessary to ensure that the ,federal ,government is able to mount effective responses to economic downturns and increases in the rates of poverty2 7#c7 ensure that all relevant ,federal agencies comply with appropriate guidelines1 policies1 and directives from the ,federal ,interagency ,working ,group on ,reducing ,poverty and the ,department of ,health and ,human ,services and other ,federal agencies with responsibilities relating to poverty reduction or improving economic stability and independence2 7#d7 ensure that ,federal agencies1 ,state governments and relevant congressional committees have access to1 receive1 and appropriately disseminate best practices in the administration of programs1 have adequate resources to maximize the public awareness of programs1 increase the reach of those programs1 especially into historically disenfranchised communities1 maximize enrollment for all eligible ,americans1 share relevant data1 and issue relevant guidance in consultation with non-government organizations and policy experts in the field and ,state and local government officials who administer or direct policy for anti-poverty programs in increasing and maximizing the enrollment into and administration of programs and services designed to alleviate poverty2 7#e7 enact best practices for improved data collection1 relevant to-- 7,a7 reducing poverty2 7,b7 reducing the racial1 ethnic1 age1 gender1 and sexual orientation or sexual identity based disparities in the rates of poverty2 7,c7 adequately measuring the effectiveness1 efficiency and impact of programs on the outcomes for individuals1 families and communities who receive benefits and services2 7,d7 streamlining enrollment and eligibility for programs2 7,e7 improving long-term outcomes for individuals who are enrolled in service and benefit programs2 7,f7 reducing reliance on public programs2 7,g7 improving connections to work2 7,h7 improving economic stability2 7,i7 improving savings and investment1 access to capital1 increasing rates of entrepreneurship2 7,j7 improving our understanding of the impact of extreme weather and natural disasters on economically vulnerable communities and improving those communities' resilience to and recovery from extreme weather and natural disasters2 7,k7 improving access to living wage employment2 and 7,l7 improving access to employment-based benefits2 and 7#f7 study the feasibility of and test different interagency1 ,state and local1 public_/private models of cooperative service and benefit delivery by creating necessary exemptions1 waivers and funding sources to allow improved cooperation and innovation in the development of programs1 practices1 policies and procedures that advance the goal of reducing poverty and increasing economic opportunity4 7b7 ,director of ,national ,poverty ,policy ,there shall be a ,staff ,director of ,national ,poverty ,policy1 who shall be the head of the ,federal ,interagency ,working ,group on ,reducing ,poverty4 #bjjd4 ,appointment and responsibilities of the ,director 7a7 ,appointment 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,staff ,director shall be appointed by the ,secretary of ,housing and ,urban ,development4 7#b7 ,qualifications ,the ,secretary shall appoint the ,staff ,director from among individuals who have demonstrated ability and knowledge in social policy1 improving outcome based management1 issues of equity and equal opportunity and access to services and economic opportunity4 7b7 ,responsibilities ,the ,staff ,director shall-- 7#a7 advise the ,secretary and all relevant cabinet secretaries1 and agency officials regarding the establishment of policies1 goals1 objectives1 and priorities for reducing poverty in ,america in half in ten years1 ending child poverty1 ending extreme poverty and eliminating racial1 ethnic1 gender1 and sexual identity and orientation based disparities in the rates of poverty2 7#b7 advise the ,secretary1 when directed by the ,secretary1 advise relevant cabinet secretaries1 heads of independent ,federal agencies and other entities within the ,executive ,office of the ,president regarding mechanisms to improve the effectiveness1 coordination1 impact1 and outcomes of social services1 benefits1 and other poverty reduction and economic opportunity programs1 in collaboration with experts in the field1 non-governmental organizations1 and other governments2 7#c7 work with ,federal agencies to oversee1 coordinate1 and integrate the implementation of the ,national ,plan or ,strategy1 including consultation with independent non-governmental policy experts and service provider groups engaged in serving low-income persons1 children and households1 ,state and local government officials who administer or direct policy for anti-poverty programs1 and with as many groups that directly represent low-income people1 such as public housing tenants' associations1 or other similar groups2 and 7#d7 resolve any disputes that arise between ,federal agencies relating to the ,national ,plan to reduce poverty in half in ten years or other matters within the responsibility of the ,office4 #bjje4 ,consultation 7a7 ,in general ,the ,director may consult and obtain recommendations from1 as needed1 such ,presidential and other advisory entities such as consultation with independent non-governmental policy experts and service provider groups engaged in serving low-income persons1 children1 and households2 ,state and local government officials who administer or direct policy for anti-poverty programs1 and groups made up of low-income people1 such as public housing tenants' associations1 or other similar groups as the ,director determines will assist in carrying out the mission of the ,office1 including1 but not limited to-- 7#a7 the ,administration for ,children and ,families 7,,acf72 7#b7 the ,administration on ,aging 7,ao,a72 7#c7 the ,department of ,agriculture 7,,usda72 7#d7 the ,bankruptcy ,courts2 7#e7 the ,bureau of ,consumer ,financial ,protection2 7#f7 the ,bureau of ,economic ,analysis 7,,bea72 7#g7 the ,bureau of ,indian ,affairs 7,,bia72 7#h7 the ,bureau of the ,census2 7#i7 the ,center for ,nutrition ,policy and ,promotion2 7#aj7 the ,centers for ,medicare ,medicaid ,services 7formerly the ,health ,care ,financing ,administration72 7#aa7 the ,commission on ,civil ,rights2 7#ab7 the ,office of ,community ,planning and ,development2 7#ac7 the ,consumer ,financial ,protection ,bureau2 7#ad7 the ,coordinating ,council on ,juvenile ,justice and ,delinquency ,prevention2 7#ae7 the ,corporation for ,national and ,community ,service2 7#af7 the ,council of ,economic ,advisers2 7#ag7 the ,department of ,agriculture 7,,usda72 7#ah7 the ,department of ,commerce 7,,doc72 7#ai7 the ,department of ,defense 7,,dod72 7#bj7 the ,department of ,education 7,,ed72 7#ba7 the ,department of ,health and ,human ,services 7,,hhs72 7#bb7 the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development 7,,hud72 7#bc7 the ,department of ,justice 7,,doj72 7#bd7 the ,department of ,labor 7,,dol72 7#be7 the ,department of the ,treasury2 7#bf7 the ,department of ,transportation 7,,dot72 7#bg7 the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs 7,,va72 7#bh7 the ,disability ,employment ,policy ,office2 7#bi7 the ,domestic ,policy ,council2 7#cj7 the ,drug ,enforcement ,administration 7,,dea72 7#ca7 the ,economic ,development ,administration2 7#cb7 the ,economic ,research ,service2 7#cc7 the ,english ,language ,acquisition ,office2 7#cd7 the ,equal ,employment ,opportunity ,commission 7,,eeoc72 7#ce7 the ,fair ,housing and ,equal ,opportunity2 7#cf7 the ,federal ,bureau of ,prisons2 7#cg7 the ,federal ,housing ,finance ,board2 7#ch7 the ,federal ,labor ,relations ,authority2 7#ci7 the ,federal ,trade ,commission 7,,ftc72 7#dj7 the ,food and ,nutrition ,service2 7#da7 the ,indian ,health ,service2 7#db7 the ,interagency ,council on ,homelessness2 7#dc7 the ,internal ,revenue ,service 7,,irs72 7#dd7 the ,legal ,services ,corporation2 7#de7 the ,national ,,aids ,policy ,office2 7#df7 the ,national ,credit ,union ,administration2 7#dg7 the ,national ,economic ,council2 7#dh7 the ,national ,institutes of ,health 7,,nih72 7#di7 the ,national ,labor ,relations ,board2 7#ej7 the ,occupational ,safety ,health ,administration 7,,osha72 7#ea7 the ,office of ,management and ,budget 7,,omb72 7#eb7 the ,office of ,refugee ,resettlement2 7#ec7 the ,office of ,policy ,development and ,research 7,housing and ,urban ,development ,department72 7#ed7 the ,small ,business ,administration 7,,sba72 7#ee7 the ,social ,security ,administration 7,,ssa72 7#ef7 the ,substance ,abuse and ,mental ,health ,services ,administration2 7#eg7 the ,veterans' ,employment and ,training ,service2 and 7#eh7 the ,women's ,bureau 7,labor ,department74 7b7 ,national strategy ,in developing and updating the ,national ,strategy the ,executive ,director shall consult with the ,domestic ,policy ,council1 the ,national ,economic ,council1 and1 as appropriate1 hold regional public hearings around the country to collect information and feedback from the public on their efforts and experience for the development and updating of the ,national ,strategy and make this information available to the public4 #bjjf4 ,reports to ,congress and the public 7a7 ,in general ,the ,chair of the ,federal ,interagency ,working ,group on ,reducing ,poverty shall submit an annual report to the appropriate congressional committees describing the activities1 ongoing projects1 and plans of the ,federal ,government designed to meet the goals and objectives of the ,national ,strategy on ,poverty4 ,the report shall include an accounting of the savings to the ,government from any increased efficiencies in the delivery of services1 any savings from reducing the numbers of ,americans living in poverty and reductions in the demand for need-based services and benefits for which persons living in and near poverty are eligible1 as well as an accounting of any increase in revenue collections due to the numbers of persons who become gainfully employed and pay taxes into the ,treasury instead of drawing benefits and services from it4 7b7 ,national academy of sciences workshop ,within #ij days after funds are made available to carry out this title1 the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services shall contract with the ,national ,academy of ,sciences 7hereinafter in this subsection referred to as the ,,nas7 to initiate a workshop series to provide necessary background information to enable the ,working ,group on ,reducing ,poverty to develop and finalize its plan4 7#a7 ,the ,,nas shall convene a steering committee to organize1 plan1 and conduct a public workshop on what is known about the economic and social costs of poverty1 including1 but not limited to the following3 7,a7 ,macroeconomic costs 7effects on productivity and economic output74 7,b7 ,health costs 7effects on health expenditures and health status74 7,c7 ,crime and other social costs4 7,d7 ,direct ,federal budget effects 7e4g41 outlays for income support and other poverty reduction programs74 7,e7 ,natural disaster related risks and costs4 7,f7 ,the workshop shall also consider poverty metrics 7e4g41 income poverty1 food insecurity1 and other measures of deprivation71 and their role in assessing the effects of poverty and the performance of anti-poverty programs4 ,the ,,nas shall commission experts to prepare papers that summarize and critique the relevant literature estimating monetary and non-monetary economic and social impacts of poverty4 ,a workshop summary shall be produced that1 along with the papers1 shall be available electronically on the ,,nas website4 ,this workshop shall be convened within #f months of receipt of a contract1 the papers posted immediately1 and the summary released by the end of month4 7#b7 ,the ,,nas steering committee shall organize1 plan1 and conduct a second public workshop on what is known about the economic and social costs and benefits of a variety of programs and strategies to reduce and prevent poverty4 ,it shall take account of such issues as the following3 7,a7 ,short-term versus long-term effects1 including budget implications4 7,b7 ,effects for different population groups1 such as children1 the elderly1 immigrants1 long-term single-parent families1 displaced older workers1 young people with large loans1 people in areas of concentrated poverty and other social ills 7e4g41 ,indian reservations1 some inner city areas1 some rural areas74 7,c7 ,effects by depth of poverty and near-poverty 7e4g41 income to poverty ratios of less than #ej percent1 less than #ajj percent1 less than #bjj percent74 ,this second workshop shall be convened within #i months of receipt of a contract1 the papers posted immediately1 and a summary released by the end of month #ab4 7c7 ,report ,the relevant sections of the report shall be posted on each agency's website on the plans and impacts specific to their agency4 7d7 ,public report ,a version of each report submitted under this section shall be made available to the public4 7e7 ,legislative language ,the ,working ,group on ,reducing ,poverty shall submit1 as necessary1 legislative language1 including specific legislative recommendations to the ,congress of the ,united ,states towards achieving the national goals4