,,ii ,calendar ,no4 #fc #aadth ,,congress #ast ,session ,s4 #aagg ,,in ,,the ,,senate ,,of ,,the ,,united ,,states ,april #cj1 #bjae ,mr4 ,alexander1 from the ,committee on ,health1 ,education1 ,labor1 and ,pensions1 reported the following original bill2 which was read twice and placed on the calendar ,a ,,bill ,to reauthorize the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife to ensure that every child achieves4 #a4 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,every ,child ,achieves ,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 ,sec4 #c4 ,references4 ,sec4 #d4 ,statement of purpose4 ,sec4 #e4 ,table of contents of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife4 ,,title ,i--,improving ,basic ,programs ,operated by ,state and ,local ,educational ,agencies ,sec4 #ajja4 ,statement of purpose4 ,sec4 #ajjb4 ,authorization of appropriations4 ,sec4 #ajjc4 ,school improvement and ,state administration4 ,sec4 #ajjd4 ,basic program requirements4 ,sec4 #ajje4 ,parent and family engagement4 ,sec4 #ajjf4 ,participation of children enrolled in private schools4 ,sec4 #ajjg4 ,supplement1 not supplant4 ,sec4 #ajjh4 ,coordination requirements4 ,sec4 #ajji4 ,grants for the outlying areas and the ,secretary of the ,interior4 ,sec4 #ajaj4 ,allocations to ,states4 ,sec4 #ajaa4 ,maintenance of effort4 ,sec4 #ajab4 ,academic assessments4 ,sec4 #ajac4 ,education of migratory children4 ,sec4 #ajad4 ,prevention and intervention programs for children and youth who are neglected1 delinquent1 or at-risk4 ,sec4 #ajae4 ,general provisions4 ,sec4 #ajaf4 ,report on educational stability of children in foster care4 ,sec4 #ajag4 ,report on subgroup sample size4,,title ,,ii--,high-,quality ,teachers1 ,principals1 and ,other ,school ,leaders ,sec4 #bjja4 ,transfer of certain provisions4 ,sec4 #bjjb4 ,fund for the improvement of teaching and learning4 ,sec4 #bjjc4 ,american history and civics education4 ,sec4 #bjjd4 ,literacy education4 ,sec4 #bjje4 ,improving science1 technology1 engineering1 and mathematics instruction and student achievement4 ,sec4 #bjjf4 ,general provisions4,,title ,,iii--,language ,instruction for ,english ,learners and ,immigrant ,students ,sec4 #cjja4 ,general provisions4 ,sec4 #cjjb4 ,authorization of appropriations4 ,sec4 #cjjc4 ,english language acquisition1 language enhancement1 and academic achievement4 ,sec4 #cjjd4 ,other provisions4 ,,title ,,iv--,safe and ,healthy ,students ,sec4 #djja4 ,general provisions4 ,sec4 #djjb4 ,grants to ,states and local educational agencies4 ,sec4 #djjc4 #bast century community learning centers4 ,sec4 #djjd4 ,elementary school and secondary school counseling programs4 ,sec4 #djje4 ,physical education program4 ,,title ,v--,empowering ,parents and ,expanding ,opportunity ,through ,innovation ,sec4 #ejja4 ,general provisions4 ,sec4 #ejjb4 ,public charter schools4 ,sec4 #ejjc4 ,magnet schools assistance4 ,sec4 #ejjd4 ,supporting high-ability learners and learning4 ,sec4 #ejje4 ,education innovation and research4 ,sec4 #ejjf4 ,accelerated learning4 ,sec4 #ejjg4 ,ready-to-,learn ,television4 ,sec4 #ejjh4 ,innovative technology expands children's horizons 7,i-,,tech74 ,sec4 #ejji4 ,literacy and arts education4 ,sec4 #ejaj4 ,early learning alignment and improvement grants4 ,,title ,,vi--,innovation and ,flexibility ,sec4 #fjja4 ,purposes4 ,sec4 #fjjb4 ,improving academic achievement4 ,sec4 #fjjc4 ,rural education initiative4 ,sec4 #fjjd4 ,general provisions4 ,,title ,,vii--,indian1 ,native ,hawaiian1 and ,alaska ,native ,education ,sec4 #gjja4 ,indian education4 ,sec4 #gjjb4 ,native ,hawaiian education4 ,sec4 #gjjc4 ,alaska ,native education4 ,sec4 #gjjd4 ,native ,american language immersion schools and programs4,,title ,,viii--,impact ,aid ,sec4 #hjja4 ,purpose4 ,sec4 #hjjb4 ,amendment to ,impact ,aid ,improvement ,act of #bjab4 ,sec4 #hjjc4 ,payments relating to ,federal acquisition of real property4 ,sec4 #hjjd4 ,payments for eligible federally connected children4 ,sec4 #hjje4 ,policies and procedures relating to children residing on ,indian lands4 ,sec4 #hjjf4 ,application for payments under sections #hjjb and #hjjc4 ,sec4 #hjjg4 ,construction4 ,sec4 #hjjh4 ,state consideration of payments in providing ,state aid4 ,sec4 #hjji4 ,definitions4 ,sec4 #hjaj4 ,authorization of appropriations4 ,,title ,,ix--,general ,provisions ,sec4 #iaja4 ,definitions4 ,sec4 #iajb4 ,applicability to ,bureau of ,indian education operated schools4 ,sec4 #iajc4 ,consolidation of funds for local administration4 ,sec4 #iajd4 ,rural consolidated plan4 ,sec4 #iaje4 ,waivers of statutory and regulatory requirements4 ,sec4 #iajf4 ,plan approval process4 ,sec4 #iajg4 ,participation by private school children and teachers4 ,sec4 #iajh4 ,maintenance of effort4 ,sec4 #iaji4 ,school prayer4 ,sec4 #iaaj4 ,prohibitions on ,federal ,government and use of ,federal funds4 ,sec4 #iaaa4 ,armed forces recruiter access to students and student recruiting information4 ,sec4 #iaab4 ,prohibition on federally sponsored testing4 ,sec4 #iaac4 ,limitations on national testing or certification for teachers4 ,sec4 #iaad4 ,consultation with ,indian tribes and tribal organizations4 ,sec4 #iaae4 ,outreach and technical assistance for rural local educational agencies4 ,sec4 #iaaf4 ,evaluations4 ,,title ,x--,education for ,homeless ,children and ,youths2 ,other ,laws2 ,miscellaneous ,,part ,a--,education for ,homeless ,children and ,youth ,sec4 #ajaja4 ,statement of policy4 ,sec4 #ajajb4 ,grants for ,state and local activities4 ,sec4 #ajajc4 ,local educational agency subgrants4 ,sec4 #ajajd4 ,secretarial responsibilities4 ,sec4 #ajaje4 ,definitions4 ,sec4 #ajajf4 ,authorization of appropriations4 ,,part ,b--,other ,laws2 ,miscellaneous ,sec4 #ajbja4 ,use of term highly qualified in other laws4 #c4 ,references ,except as otherwise expressly provided1 whenever in this ,act an amendment or repeal is expressed in terms of an amendment to1 or repeal of1 a section or other provision1 the reference shall be considered to be made to a section or other provision of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcja et seq474 #d4 ,statement of purpose ,the purpose of this ,act is to enable ,states and local communities to improve and support our ,nation's public schools and ensure that every child has an opportunity to achieve4 #e4 ,table of contents of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife ,section #b is amended to read as follows3 #b4 ,table of contents ,the table of contents for this ,act is as follows3 ,sec4 #a4 ,short title4,sec4 #b4 ,table of contents4,,title ,i--,improving the ,academic ,achievement of the ,disadvantaged,sec4 #ajja4 ,statement of purpose4,sec4 #ajjb4 ,authorization of appropriations4,sec4 #ajjc4 ,state administration4,,part ,a--,improving ,basic ,programs ,operated by ,local ,educational ,agencies,s,u,b,p,a,r,t #a--;,basic ,program ,requirements,sec4 #aaaa4 ,state plans4,sec4 #aaab4 ,local educational agency plans4,sec4 #aaac4 ,eligible school attendance areas2 schoolwide programs2 targeted assistance programs4,sec4 #aaad4 ,school identification1 interventions1 and supports4,sec4 #aaae4 ,parent and family engagement4,sec4 #aaaf4 ,participation of children enrolled in private schools4,sec4 #aaag4 ,fiscal requirements4,sec4 #aaah4 ,coordination requirements4,,subpart #b--;,allocations,sec4 #aaba4 ,grants for the outlying areas and the ,secretary of the ,interior4,sec4 #aabb4 ,allocations to ,states4,sec4 #aabd4 ,basic grants to local educational agencies4,sec4 #aabd;,a4 ,concentration grants to local educational agencies4,sec4 #aabe4 ,targeted grants to local educational agencies4,sec4 #aabe;,,aa4 ,adequacy of funding of targeted grants to local educational agencies in fiscal years after fiscal year #bjja4,sec4 #aabe;,a4 ,education finance incentive grant program4,sec4 #aabf4 ,special allocation procedures4,sec4 #aabg4 ,carryover and waiver4,,part ,b--,academic ,assessments,sec4 #abja4 ,grants for ,state assessments and related activities4,sec4 #abjb4 ,grants for enhanced assessment instruments4,sec4 #abjc4 ,audits of assessment systems4,sec4 #abjd4 ,funding4,sec4 #abje4 ,innovative assessment and accountability demonstration authority4,,part ,c--,education of ,migratory ,children,sec4 #acja4 ,program purpose4,sec4 #acjb4 ,program authorized4,sec4 #acjc4 ,state allocations4,sec4 #acjd4 ,state applications2 services4,sec4 #acje4 ,secretarial approval2 peer review4,sec4 #acjf4 ,comprehensive needs assessment and service-delivery plan2 authorized activities4,sec4 #acjg4 ,bypass4,sec4 #acjh4 ,coordination of migrant education activities4,sec4 #acji4 ,definitions4,,part ,d--,prevention and ,intervention ,programs for ,children and ,youth ,who ,are ,neglected1 ,delinquent1 or ,at-,risk,sec4 #adja4 ,purpose and program authorization4,sec4 #adjb4 ,payments for programs under this part4,,subpart #a--,state ,agency ,programs,sec4 #adaa4 ,eligibility4,sec4 #adab4 ,allocation of funds4,sec4 #adac4 ,state reallocation of funds4,sec4 #adad4 ,state plan and ,state agency applications4,sec4 #adae4 ,use of funds4,sec4 #adaf4 ,institution-wide projects4,sec4 #adag4 ,three-year programs or projects4,sec4 #adah4 ,transition services4,sec4 #adai4 ,evaluation2 technical assistance2 annual model program4,,subpart #b--,local ,agency ,programs,sec4 #adba4 ,purpose4,sec4 #adbb4 ,programs operated by local educational agencies4,sec4 #adbc4 ,local educational agency applications4,sec4 #adbd4 ,uses of funds4,sec4 #adbe4 ,program requirements for correctional facilities receiving funds under this section4,sec4 #adbf4 ,accountability4,,subpart #c--;,general ,provisions,sec4 #adca4 ,program evaluations4,sec4 #adcb4 ,definitions4,,part ,e--,general ,provisions,sec4 #aeja4 ,federal regulations4,sec4 #aejb4 ,agreements and records4,sec4 #aejc4 ,state administration4,sec4 #aejd4 ,prohibition against ,federal mandates1 direction1 or control4,sec4 #aeje4 ,rule of construction on equalized spending4,,title ,,ii--,preparing1 ,training1 and ,recruiting ,high-,quality ,teachers1 ,principals1 and ,other ,school ,leaders,sec4 #bjja4 ,purpose4,sec4 #bjjb4 ,definitions4,sec4 #bjjc4 ,authorization of appropriations4,,part ,a--,fund for the ,improvement of ,teaching and ,learning,sec4 #baja4 ,formula grants to ,states4,sec4 #bajb4 ,subgrants to local educational agencies4,sec4 #bajc4 ,local use of funds4,sec4 #bajd4 ,reporting4,sec4 #baje4 ,national activities of demonstrated effectiveness4,sec4 #bajf4 ,supplement1 not supplant4,,part ,b--,teacher and ,school ,leader ,incentive ,program ,sec4 #bbja4 ,purposes2 definitions4,sec4 #bbjb4 ,teacher and school leader incentive fund grants4,sec4 #bbjc4 ,reports4,,part ,c--,american ,history and ,civics ,education,sec4 #bcja4 ,program authorized4,sec4 #bcjb4 ,teaching of traditional ,american history4,sec4 #bcjc4 ,presidential and congressional academies for ,american history and civics4,sec4 #bcjd4 ,national activities4,sec4 #bcje4 ,authorization of appropriations4,,part ,d--,literacy ,education ,for ,all1 ,results ,for the ,nation,sec4 #bdja4 ,purposes2 definitions4,sec4 #bdjb4 ,comprehensive literacy ,state development grants4,sec4 #bdjc4 ,subgrants to eligible entities in support of birth through kindergarten entry literacy4,sec4 #bdjd4 ,subgrants to eligible entities in support of kindergarten through grade #ab literacy4,sec4 #bdje4 ,national evaluation and information dissemination4,sec4 #bdjf4 ,supplement1 not supplant4,,part ,e--,improving science1 technology1 engineering1 and mathematics instruction and student achievement4,sec4 #bdea4 ,purpose4,sec4 #bdeb4 ,definitions4,sec4 #bdec4 ,grants2 allotments4,sec4 #bded4 ,applications4,sec4 #bdee4 ,authorized activities4,sec4 #bdef4 ,performance metrics2 report2 evaluation4,sec4 #bdjf4 ,supplement1 not supplant4,,part ,f--,general ,provisions,sec4 #beja4 ,rules of construction4,,title ,,iii--,language ,instruction for ,english ,learners and ,immigrant ,students,sec4 #cjja4 ,authorization of appropriations4,,part ,a--,english ,language ,acquisition1 ,language ,enhancement1 and ,academic ,achievement ,act,sec4 #caja4 ,short title4,sec4 #cajb4 ,purposes4,,subpart #a--;,grants and ,subgrants for ,english ,language ,acquisition and ,language ,enhancement,sec4 #caaa4 ,formula grants to ,states4,sec4 #caab4 ,native ,american and ,alaska ,native children in school4,sec4 #caac4 ,state and specially qualified agency plans4,sec4 #caad4 ,within-,state allocations4,sec4 #caae4 ,subgrants to eligible entities4,sec4 #caaf4 ,local plans4,,subpart #b--;,accountability and ,administration,sec4 #caba4 ,reporting4,sec4 #cabb4 ,reporting requirements4,sec4 #cabc4 ,coordination with related programs4,sec4 #cabd4 ,rules of construction4,sec4 #cabe4 ,legal authority under ,state law4,sec4 #cabf4 ,civil rights4,sec4 #cabg4 ,programs for ,native ,americans and ,puerto ,rico4,sec4 #cabh4 ,prohibition4,,subpart #c--,national ,activities,sec4 #caca4 ,national professional development project4,,subpart #d--;,definitions,sec4 #cada4 ,definitions4 ,,part ,b--,general ,provisions,sec4 #cbja4 ,definitions4,sec4 #cbjb4 ,national clearinghouse4,sec4 #cbjc4 ,regulations4,,title ,,iv--,safe and ,healthy ,students,p,a,r,t ,a--,grants to ,states and ,local ,educational ,agencies,sec4 #daja4 ,purpose4,sec4 #dajb4 ,definitions4,sec4 #dajc4 ,formula grants to ,states4,sec4 #dajd4 ,subgrants to local educational agencies4,sec4 #daje4 ,local educational agency authorized activities4,sec4 #dajf4 ,supplement1 not supplant4,sec4 #dajg4 ,prohibitions4,sec4 #dajh4 ,authorization of appropriations4,,part ,b--#bast century community learning centers ,sec4 #dbja4 ,purpose2 definitions4 ,sec4 #dbjb4 ,allotments to ,states4 ,sec4 #dbjc4 ,state application4 ,sec4 #dbjd4 ,local competitive grant program4 ,sec4 #dbje4 ,local activities4 ,sec4 #dbjf4 ,authorization of appropriations4,,part ,c--,elementary school and secondary school counseling programs ,sec4 #dcja4 ,elementary school and secondary school counseling programs4,,part ,d--,physical education program ,sec4 #ddja4 ,purpose4 ,sec4 #ddjb4 ,program authorized4 ,sec4 #ddjc4 ,applications4 ,sec4 #ddjd4 ,requirements4 ,sec4 #ddje4 ,administrative provisions4 ,sec4 #ddjf4 ,supplement1 not supplant4 ,sec4 #ddjg4 ,authorization of appropriations4,,title ,v--,empowering ,parents and ,expanding ,opportunity ,through ,innovation,p,a,r,t ,a--,public ,charter ,schools,sec4 #eaja4 ,purpose4,sec4 #eajb4 ,program authorized4,sec4 #eajc4 ,grants to support high-quality charter schools4,sec4 #eajd4 ,facilities financing assistance4,sec4 #eaje4 ,national activities4,sec4 #eajf4 ,federal formula allocation during first year and for successive enrollment expansions4,sec4 #eajg4 ,solicitation of input from charter school operators4,sec4 #eajh4 ,records transfer4,sec4 #eaji4 ,paperwork reduction4,sec4 #eaaj4 ,definitions4,sec4 #eaaa4 ,authorization of appropriations4,,part ,b--,magnet ,schools ,assistance,sec4 #ebja4 ,findings and purpose4,sec4 #ebjb4 ,definition4,sec4 #ebjc4 ,program authorized4,sec4 #ebjd4 ,eligibility4,sec4 #ebje4 ,applications and requirements4,sec4 #ebjf4 ,priority4,sec4 #ebjg4 ,use of funds4,sec4 #ebjh4 ,limitations4,sec4 #ebji4 ,authorization of appropriations2 reservation4,,part ,c--,supporting high-ability learners and learning ,sec4 #ecja4 ,short title4 ,sec4 #ecjb4 ,purpose4 ,sec4 #ecjc4 ,rule of construction4 ,sec4 #ecjd4 ,authorized programs4 ,sec4 #ecje4 ,program priorities4 ,sec4 #ecjf4 ,general provisions4 ,sec4 #ecjg4 ,authorization of appropriations4,,part ,d--,education ,innovation and research ,sec4 #edja4 ,grants for education innovation and research4 ,,part ,e--,accelerated learning ,sec4 #eeja4 ,short title4 ,sec4 #eejb4 ,purposes4 ,sec4 #eejc4 ,funding distribution rule4 ,sec4 #eejd4 ,accelerated learning examination fee program4 ,sec4 #eeje4 ,accelerated learning incentive program grants4 ,sec4 #eejf4 ,supplement1 not supplant4 ,sec4 #eejg4 ,definitions4 ,sec4 #eejh4 ,authorization of appropriations4 ,,part ,f--,ready-to-,learn ,television ,sec4 #efja4 ,ready-,to-,learn4 ,,part ,g--,innovative technology expands children's horizons 7,i-,,tech7 ,sec4 #egja4 ,purposes4 ,sec4 #egjb4 ,definitions4 ,sec4 #egjc4 ,technology grants program authorized4 ,sec4 #egjd4 ,state applications4 ,sec4 #egje4 ,state use of grant funds4 ,sec4 #egjf4 ,local subgrants4 ,sec4 #egjg4 ,reporting4 ,sec4 #egjh4 ,authorization4 ,,part ,h--,literacy and ,arts ,education ,sec4 #ehja4 ,literacy and arts education4 ,,part ,i--,early learning alignment and improvement grants ,sec4 #eija4 ,purposes2 definitions4 ,sec4 #eijb4 ,early learning alignment and improvement grants4 ,sec4 #eijc4 ,authorization of appropriations4,,title ,,vi--,flexibility and ,accountability,sec4 #fjja4 ,purposes4,,part ,a--,improving ,academic achievement,s,u,b,p,a,r,t #a--;,funding ,transferability for ,state and ,local ,educational ,agencies,sec4 #faaa4 ,short title4,sec4 #faab4 ,purpose4,sec4 #faac4 ,transferability of funds4,,subpart #b--,weighted student funding flexibility pilot program ,sec4 #faba4 ,weighted student funding flexibility pilot program4 ,,part ,b--,rural ,education ,initiative,sec4 #fbja4 ,short title4,sec4 #fbjb4 ,purpose4,,subpart #a--,small1 ,rural ,school ,achievement ,program,sec4 #fbaa4 ,use of applicable funding4,sec4 #fbab4 ,grant program authorized4,sec4 #fbac4 ,academic achievement assessments4,,subpart #b--,rural and ,low-,income ,school ,program,sec4 #fbba4 ,program authorized4,sec4 #fbbb4 ,uses of funds4,sec4 #fbbc4 ,applications4,sec4 #fbbd4 ,accountability4,sec4 #fbbe4 ,choice of participation4,,subpart #c--;,general ,provisions,sec4 #fbca4 ,annual average daily attendance determination4,sec4 #fbcb4 ,supplement1 not supplant4,sec4 #fbcc4 ,rule of construction4,sec4 #fbcd4 ,authorization of appropriations4,,part ,c--,general ,provisions,sec4 #fcja4 ,prohibition against ,federal mandates1 direction1 or control4,sec4 #fcjb4 ,rule of construction on equalized spending4,,title ,,vii--,indian1 ,native ,hawaiian1 and ,alaska ,native ,education,p,a,r,t ,a--,indian ,education,sec4 #gaja4 ,statement of policy4,sec4 #gajb4 ,purpose4,,subpart #a--;,formula ,grants to ,local ,educational ,agencies,sec4 #gaaa4 ,purpose4,sec4 #gaab4 ,grants to local educational agencies and tribes4,sec4 #gaac4 ,amount of grants4,sec4 #gaad4 ,applications4,sec4 #gaae4 ,authorized services and activities4,sec4 #gaaf4 ,integration of services authorized4,sec4 #gaag4 ,student eligibility forms4,sec4 #gaah4 ,payments4,sec4 #gaai4 ,state educational agency review4,,subpart #b--,special ,programs and ,projects to ,improve ,educational ,opportunities for ,indian ,children,sec4 #gaba4 ,improvement of educational opportunities for ,indian children and youth4,sec4 #gabb4 ,professional development for teachers and education professionals4,,subpart #c--,national ,activities,sec4 #gaca4 ,national research activities4 ,sec4 #gacb4 ,grants to tribes for education administrative planning1 development1 and coordination4,,subpart #d--;,federal ,administration,sec4 #gada4 ,national ,advisory ,council on ,indian ,education4,sec4 #gadb4 ,peer review4,sec4 #gadc4 ,preference for ,indian applicants4,sec4 #gadd4 ,minimum grant criteria4,,subpart #e--;,definitions2 ,authorizations of ,appropriations,sec4 #gaea4 ,definitions4,sec4 #gaeb4 ,authorizations of appropriations4,,part ,b--,native ,hawaiian ,education,sec4 #gbja4 ,short title4,sec4 #gbjb4 ,findings4,sec4 #gbjc4 ,purposes4,sec4 #gbjd4 ,native ,hawaiian ,education ,council4,sec4 #gbje4 ,program authorized4,sec4 #gbjf4 ,administrative provisions4,sec4 #gbjg4 ,definitions4,,part ,c--,alaska ,native ,education,sec4 #gcja4 ,short title4,sec4 #gcjb4 ,findings4,sec4 #gcjc4 ,purposes4,sec4 #gcjd4 ,program authorized4,sec4 #gcje4 ,funds for administrative purposes4 ,sec4 #gcjf4 ,definitions4,,part ,d--,native ,american and ,alaska ,native language immersion schools and programs ,sec4 #gdja4 ,native ,american and ,alaska ,native language immersion schools4,,title ,,viii--,impact aid,sec4 #hjja4 ,purpose4,sec4 #hjjb4 ,payments relating to ,federal acquisition of real property4,sec4 #hjjc4 ,payments for eligible federally connected children4,sec4 #hjjd4 ,policies and procedures relating to children residing on ,indian lands4,sec4 #hjje4 ,application for payments under sections #hjjb and #hjjc4,sec4 #hjjg4 ,construction4,sec4 #hjjh4 ,facilities4,sec4 #hjji4 ,state consideration of payments in providing ,state aid4,sec4 #hjaj4 ,federal administration4,sec4 #hjaa4 ,administrative hearings and judicial review4,sec4 #hjab4 ,forgiveness of overpayments4,sec4 #hjac4 ,definitions4,sec4 #hjad4 ,authorization of appropriations4,,title ,,ix--,general ,provisions,p,a,r,t ,a--,definitions,sec4 #iaja4 ,definitions4,sec4 #iajb4 ,applicability of title4,sec4 #iajc4 ,applicability to ,bureau of ,indian ,education operated schools4,,part ,b--,flexibility in the ,use of ,administrative and ,other ,funds,sec4 #ibja4 ,consolidation of ,state administrative funds for elementary and secondary education programs4,sec4 #ibjb4 ,single local educational agency ,states4,sec4 #ibjc4 ,consolidation of funds for local administration4,sec4 #ibjd4 ,consolidated set-aside for ,department of the ,interior funds4,,part ,c--,coordination of ,programs2 ,consolidated ,state and ,local ,plans and ,applications,sec4 #icja4 ,purpose4,sec4 #icjb4 ,optional consolidated ,state plans or applications4,sec4 #icjc4 ,consolidated reporting4,sec4 #icjd4 ,general applicability of ,state educational agency assurances4,sec4 #icje4 ,consolidated local plans or applications4,sec4 #icjf4 ,other general assurances4,,part ,d--,waivers,sec4 #idja4 ,waivers of statutory and regulatory requirements4,,part ,e--,approval and ,disapproval of ,state ,plans and ,local ,applications,sec4 #idea4 ,approval and disapproval of ,state plans4,sec4 #ideb4 ,approval and disapproval of local educational agency applications4,,part ,f--,uniform ,provisions,s,u,b,p,a,r,t #a--,private ,schools,sec4 #ieja4 ,participation by private school children and teachers4,sec4 #iejb4 ,standards for by-pass4,sec4 #iejc4 ,complaint process for participation of private school children4,sec4 #iejd4 ,by-pass determination process4,sec4 #ieje4 ,prohibition against funds for religious worship or instruction4,sec4 #iejf4 ,private1 religious1 and home schools4,,subpart #b--,other ,provisions,sec4 #ieba4 ,maintenance of effort4,sec4 #iebb4 ,prohibition regarding ,state aid4,sec4 #iebc4 ,privacy of assessment results4,sec4 #iebd4 ,school prayer4,sec4 #iebe4 ,equal access to public school facilities4,sec4 #iebf4 ,general prohibitions4,sec4 #iebg4 ,prohibitions on ,federal ,government and use of ,federal funds4,sec4 #iebh4 ,armed ,forces recruiter access to students and student recruiting information4,sec4 #iebi4 ,prohibition on federally sponsored testing4,sec4 #iecj4 ,limitations on national testing or certification for teachers4,sec4 #ieca4 ,prohibition on nationwide database4,sec4 #iecb4 ,unsafe school choice option4,sec4 #iecc4 ,prohibition on discrimination4,sec4 #iecd4 ,civil rights4,sec4 #iece4 ,rulemaking4,sec4 #iecf4 ,severability4,sec4 #iecg4 ,transfer of school disciplinary records4,sec4 #iech4 ,consultations with ,indian tribes and tribal organizations4,,subpart #c--,teacher ,liability ,protection,sec4 #ieda4 ,short title4,sec4 #iedb4 ,purpose4,sec4 #iedc4 ,definitions4,sec4 #iedd4 ,applicability4,sec4 #iede4 ,preemption and election of ,state nonapplicability4,sec4 #iedf4 ,limitation on liability for teachers4,sec4 #iedg4 ,allocation of responsibility for noneconomic loss4,sec4 #iedh4 ,effective date4,,subpart #d--;,internet ,safety,sec4 #ieea4 ,internet safety4,,subpart #e--;,gun ,possession,sec4 #iefa4 ,gun-free requirements4,,subpart #f--;,environmental ,tobacco ,smoke,sec4 #iega4 ,short title4,sec4 #iegb4 ,definitions4,sec4 #iegc4 ,nonsmoking policy for children's services4,sec4 #iegd4 ,preemption4,,part ,g--,evaluations,sec4 #ifja4 ,evaluations4 4 ,i ,improving basic programs operated by ,state and local educational agencies #ajja4 ,statement of purpose ,section #ajja 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcja7 is amended to read as follows3 #ajja4 ,statement of purpose ,the purpose of this title is to ensure that all children have a fair1 equitable1 and significant opportunity to receive a high-quality education that prepares them for postsecondary education or the workforce1 without the need for postsecondary remediation1 and to close educational achievement gaps4 4 #ajjb4 ,authorization of appropriations ,section #ajjb 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcjb7 is amended to read as follows3 #ajjb4 ,authorization of appropriations 7a7 ,local educational agency grants ,for the purpose of carrying out part ,a1 there are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary for each of fiscal years #bjaf through #bjba4 7b7 ,state assessments ,for the purpose of carrying out part ,b1 there are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary for each of fiscal years #bjaf through #bjba4 7c7 ,education of migratory children ,for the purpose of carrying out part ,c1 there are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary for each of fiscal years #bjaf through #bjba4 7d7 ,prevention and intervention programs for children and youth who are neglected1 delinquent1 or at-risk ,for the purpose of carrying out part ,d1 there are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary for each of fiscal years #bjaf through #bjba4 7e7 ,federal activities ,for the purpose of carrying out evaluation activities related to title ,i under section #ifja1 there are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary for each of fiscal years #bjaf through #bjba4 7f7 ,school intervention and support ,for the purpose of carrying out section #aaad1 there are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary for each of fiscal years #bjaf through #bjba4 4 #ajjc4 ,school improvement and state administration ,the ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcja et seq47 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking section #ajjc2 7#b7 by redesignating section #ajjd as section #ajjc2 and 7#c7 in section #ajjc1 as redesignated by paragraph 7#b71 by adding at the end the following3 7c7 ,technical assistance and support 7#a7 ,in general ,each ,state may reserve not more than #d percent of the amount the ,state receives under subpart #b of part ,a for a fiscal year to carry out paragraph 7#b7 and to carry out the ,state educational agency's responsibilities under section #aaad7;a71 including carrying out the ,state educational agency's statewide system of technical assistance and support for local educational agencies4 7#b7 ,uses ,of the amount reserved under paragraph 7#a7 for any fiscal year1 the ,state educational agency-- 7,a7 shall use not less than #ie percent of such amount by allocating such sums directly to local educational agencies for activities required under section #aaad2 or 7,b7 may1 with the approval of the local educational agency1 directly provide for such activities or arrange for their provision through other entities such as school support teams1 educational service agencies1 or other nonprofit or for-profit organizations that use evidence-based strategies to improve student achievement1 teaching1 and schools4 7#c7 ,priority ,the ,state educational agency1 in allocating funds to local educational agencies under this subsection1 shall give priority to local educational agencies that-- 7,a7 serve the lowest performing elementary schools and secondary schools1 as identified by the ,state under section #aaad2 7,b7 demonstrate the greatest need for such funds1 as determined by the ,state2 and 7,c7 demonstrate the strongest commitment to using evidence-based interventions to enable the lowest-performing schools to improve student achievement and student outcomes4 7#d7 ,unused funds ,if1 after consultation with local educational agencies in the ,state1 the ,state educational agency determines that the amount of funds reserved to carry out this subsection for a fiscal year is greater than the amount needed to provide the assistance described in this subsection1 the ,state educational agency shall allocate the excess amount to local educational agencies in accordance with-- 7,a7 the relative allocations the ,state educational agency made to those agencies for that fiscal year under subpart #b of part ,a2 or 7,b7 section #aabf7;c74 7#e7 ,special rule ,notwithstanding any other provision of this subsection1 the amount of funds reserved by the ,state educational agency under this subsection in any fiscal year shall not decrease the amount of funds each local educational agency receives under subpart #b of part ,a below the amount received by such local educational agency under such subpart for the preceding fiscal year4 7#f7 ,reporting ,each ,state educational agency shall make publicly available a list of those schools that have received funds or services pursuant to this subsection and the percentage of students from each such school from families with incomes below the poverty line4 4 #ajjd4 ,basic program requirements ,subpart #a of part ,a of title ,i 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcaa et seq47 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking sections #aaaa through #aaag and inserting the following3 #aaaa4 ,state plans 7a7 ,plans required 7#a7 ,in general ,for any ,state desiring to receive a grant under this part1 the ,state educational agency shall submit to the ,secretary a plan1 developed by the ,state educational agency with timely and meaningful consultation with the ,governor1 local educational agencies 7including those located in rural areas71 representatives of ,indian tribes located in the ,state1 teachers1 principals1 other school leaders1 specialized instructional support personnel1 paraprofessionals 7including organizations representing such individuals71 administrators1 other staff1 and parents1 that-- 7,a7 is coordinated with other programs under this ,act1 the ,individuals with ,disabilities ,education ,act1 the ,rehabilitation ,act of #aigc1 the ,carl ,d4 ,perkins ,career and ,technical ,education ,act of #bjjf1 the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act1 the ,head ,start ,act1 the ,child ,care and ,development ,block ,grant ,act of #aiij1 the ,education ,sciences ,reform ,act of #bjjb1 the ,education ,technical ,assistance ,act1 the ,,naep ,authorization ,act1 the ,mc,kinney-,vento ,homeless ,assistance ,act1 and the ,adult ,education and ,family ,literacy ,act2 and 7,b7 describes how the ,state will implement evidence-based strategies for improving student achievement under this title and disseminate that information to local educational agencies4 7#b7 ,consolidated plan ,a ,state plan submitted under paragraph 7#a7 may be submitted as part of a consolidated plan under section #icjb4 7#c7 ,peer review and secretarial approval 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall-- 7i7 establish a peer-review process to assist in the review of ,state plans2 7ii7 establish multidisciplinary peer review teams and appoint members of such teams that-- 7,i7 are representative of teachers1 principals1 other school leaders1 specialized instructional support personnel1 ,state educational agencies1 local educational agencies1 and individuals and researchers with practical experience in implementing academic standards1 assessments1 or accountability systems1 and meeting the needs of disadvantaged students1 children with disabilities1 students who are ,english learners1 the needs of low-performing schools1 and other educational needs of students2 7,,ii7 include a balanced representation of individuals who have practical experience in the classroom1 school administration1 or ,state or local government1 such as direct employees of a school1 local educational agency1 or ,state educational agency within the preceding #e years2 and 7,,iii7 represent a regionally diverse cross-section of ,states2 7iii7 make available to the public1 including by such means as posting to the ,department's website1 the list of peer reviewers who will review ,state plans under this section2 7iv7 ensure that the peer review teams are comprised of varied individuals so that the same peer reviewers are not reviewing all of the ,state plans2 and 7v7 deem a ,state plan as approved within #ij days of its submission unless the ,secretary presents substantial evidence that clearly demonstrates that such ,state plan does not meet the requirements of this section4 7,b7 ,purpose of peer review ,the peer-review process shall be designed to-- 7i7 maximize collaboration with each ,state2 7ii7 promote effective implementation of the challenging ,state academic standards through ,state and local innovation2 and 7iii7 provide publicly available1 timely1 and objective feedback to ,states designed to strengthen the technical and overall quality of the ,state plans4 7,c7 ,standard and nature of review ,peer reviewers shall conduct an objective review of ,state plans in their totality and out of respect for ,state and local judgments1 with the goal of supporting ,state- and local-led innovation and providing objective feedback on the technical and overall quality of a ,state plan4 7,d7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this paragraph shall be construed as prohibiting the ,secretary from appointing an individual to serve as a peer reviewer on more than one peer review team under subparagraph 7,a7 or to review more than one ,state plan4 7#d7 ,state plan determination1 demonstration1 and revision ,if the ,secretary determines that a ,state plan does not meet the requirements of this subsection or subsection 7b7 or 7c71 the ,secretary shall1 prior to declining to approve the ,state plan-- 7,a7 immediately notify the ,state of such determination2 7,b7 provide a detailed description of the specific requirements of this subsection or subsection 7b7 or 7c7 of the ,state plan that the ,secretary determines fails to meet such requirements2 7,c7 provide all peer review comments1 suggestions1 recommendations1 or concerns in writing to the ,state2 7,d7 offer the ,state an opportunity to revise and resubmit its plan within #fj days of such determination1 including the chance for the ,state to present substantial evidence to clearly demonstrate that the ,state plan meets the requirements of this section2 7,e7 provide technical assistance1 upon request of the ,state1 in order to assist the ,state to meet the requirements of this subsection or subsection 7b7 or 7c72 and 7,f7 conduct a public hearing within #cj days of such resubmission1 with public notice provided not less than #ae days before such hearing1 unless the ,state declines the opportunity for such public hearing4 7#e7 ,state plan disapproval ,the ,secretary shall have the authority to disapprove a ,state plan if the ,state has been notified and offered an opportunity to revise and submit with technical assistance under paragraph 7#d71 and-- 7,a7 the ,state does not revise and resubmit its plan2 or 7,b7 the ,state revises and resubmits a plan that the ,secretary determines does not meet the requirements of this part after a hearing conducted under paragraph 7#d77;,f71 if applicable4 7#f7 ,limitations 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall not have the authority to require a ,state1 as a condition of approval of the ,state plan or revisions or amendments to the ,state plan1 to-- 7i7 include in1 or delete from1 such plan #a or more specific elements of the challenging ,state academic standards2 7ii7 use specific academic assessment instruments or items2 7iii7 set specific ,state-designed annual goals or specific timelines for such goals for all students or each of the categories of students1 as defined in subsection 7b77#c77;,a72 7iv7 assign any specific weight or specific significance to any measures or indicators of student academic achievement or growth within ,state-designed accountability systems2 7v7 include in1 or delete from1 such a plan any criterion that specifies1 defines1 or prescribes-- 7,i7 the standards or measures that ,states or local educational agencies use to establish1 implement1 or improve challenging ,state academic standards1 including the content of1 or achievement levels within1 such standards2 7,,ii7 the specific types of academic assessments or assessment items that ,states and local educational agencies use to meet the requirements of this part2 7,,iii7 any requirement that ,states shall measure student growth1 the specific metrics used to measure student academic growth if a ,state chooses to measure student growth1 or the specific indicators or methods to measure student readiness to enter postsecondary education or the workforce2 7,,iv7 any specific benchmarks1 targets1 goals1 or metrics to measure nonacademic measures or indicators2 7,v7 the specific weight or specific significance of any measure or indicator of student academic achievement within ,state-designed accountability systems2 7,,vi7 the specific annual goals ,states establish for student academic achievement or high school graduation rates1 as described in subclauses 7,i7 and 7,,ii7 of subsection 7b77#c77;,b77i72 7,,vii7 any aspect or parameter of a teacher1 principal1 or other school leader evaluation system within a ,state or local educational agency2 or 7,,viii7 indicators or specific measures of teacher1 principal1 or other school leader effectiveness or quality2 or 7vi7 require data collection beyond data derived from existing ,federal1 ,state1 and local reporting requirements and data sources4 7,b7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this paragraph shall be construed as authorizing1 requiring1 or allowing any additional reporting requirements1 data elements1 or information to be reported to the ,secretary not otherwise explicitly authorized under ,federal law4 7#g7 ,public review ,all written communications1 feedback1 and notifications under this subsection shall be conducted in a manner that is transparent and immediately made available to the public through the website of the ,department1 including-- 7,a7 plans submitted or resubmitted by a ,state2 7,b7 peer-review comments2 7,c7 ,state plan determinations by the ,secretary1 including approvals or disapprovals2 and 7,d7 notices and transcripts of public hearings under this section4 7#h7 ,duration of the plan 7,a7 ,in general ,each ,state plan shall-- 7i7 remain in effect for the duration of the ,state's participation under this part or #g years1 whichever is shorter2 and 7ii7 be periodically reviewed and revised as necessary by the ,state educational agency to reflect changes in the ,state's strategies and programs under this part4 7,b7 ,additional information 7i7 ,in general ,if a ,state makes significant changes to its plan at any time1 such as the adoption of new challenging ,state academic standards1 new academic assessments1 or changes to its accountability system under subsection 7b77#c71 such information shall be submitted to the ,secretary in the form of revisions or amendments to the ,state plan4 7ii7 ,review of revised plans ,the ,secretary shall review the information submitted under clause 7i7 and approve or disapprove changes to the ,state plan within #ij days in accordance with paragraphs 7#d7 through 7#f7 without undertaking the peer-review process under paragraph 7#c74 7iii7 ,special rule for standards ,if a ,state makes changes to its challenging ,state academic standards1 the requirements of subsection 7b77#a71 including the requirement that such standards need not be submitted to the ,secretary pursuant to subsection 7b77#a77;,a71 shall still apply4 7,c7 ,renewal ,a ,state educational agency shall submit a revised plan every #g years subject to the peer-review process under paragraph 7#c74 7,d7 ,limitation ,the ,secretary shall not have the authority to place any new conditions1 requirements1 or criteria for approval of a plan submitted for renewal under subparagraph 7,c7 that are not otherwise authorized under this part4 7#i7 ,failure to meet requirements ,if a ,state fails to meet any of the requirements of this section1 then the ,secretary may withhold funds for ,state administration under this part until the ,secretary determines that the ,state has fulfilled those requirements4 7b7 ,challenging ,state academic standards1 academic assessments1 and accountability systems 7#a7 ,challenging state academic standards 7,a7 ,in general ,each ,state shall provide an assurance that the ,state has adopted challenging academic content standards and aligned academic achievement standards 7referred to in this ,act as challenging ,state academic standards71 which achievement standards shall include not less than #c levels of achievement1 that will be used by the ,state1 its local educational agencies1 and its schools to carry out this part4 ,a ,state shall not be required to submit such challenging ,state academic standards to the ,secretary4 7,b7 ,same standards ,except as provided in subparagraph 7,e71 the standards required by subparagraph 7,a7 shall be the same standards that the ,state applies to all public schools and public school students in the ,state4 7,c7 ,subjects ,the ,state shall have such standards in mathematics1 reading or language arts1 and science1 and any other subjects as determined by the ,state1 which shall include the same knowledge1 skills1 and levels of achievement expected of all public school students in the ,state4 7,d7 ,alignment ,each ,state shall demonstrate that the challenging ,state academic standards are aligned with-- 7i7 entrance requirements1 without the need for academic remediation1 for the system of public higher education in the ,state2 7ii7 relevant ,state career and technical education standards2 and 7iii7 relevant ,state early learning guidelines1 as required under section #feh;,e7c77#b77,t7 of the ,child ,care and ,development ,block ,grant ,act of #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #iheh;c7c77#b77,t774 7,e7 ,alternate academic achievement standards for students with the most significant cognitive disabilities 7i7 ,in general ,the ,state may1 through a documented and validated standards-setting process1 adopt alternate academic achievement standards for students with the most significant cognitive disabilities1 provided those standards-- 7,i7 are aligned with the challenging ,state academic content standards under subparagraph 7,a72 7,,ii7 promote access to the general curriculum1 consistent with the purposes of the ,individuals with ,disabilities ,education ,act1 as stated in section #fja7;d7 of such ,act2 7,,iii7 reflect professional judgment of the highest achievement standards attainable by those students2 7,,iv7 are designated in the individualized education program developed under section #fad7;d77#c7 of the ,individuals with ,disabilities ,education ,act for each such student as the academic achievement standards that will be used for the student2 and 7,v7 are aligned to ensure that a student who meets the alternate academic achievement standards is on track for further education or employment4 7ii7 ,prohibition on any other alternate or modified academic achievement standards ,a ,state shall not develop1 or implement for use under this part1 any alternate academic achievement standards for children with disabilities that are not alternate academic achievement standards that meet the requirements of clause 7i74 7,f7 ,english language proficiency standards ,each ,state plan shall demonstrate that the ,state has adopted ,english language proficiency standards that are aligned with the challenging ,state academic standards under subparagraph 7,a74 ,such standards shall-- 7i7 ensure proficiency in each of the domains of speaking1 listening1 reading1 and writing2 7ii7 address the different proficiency levels of children who are ,english learners2 and 7iii7 be aligned with the challenging ,state academic standards in reading or language arts1 so that achieving proficiency in the ,state's ,english language proficiency standards indicates a sufficient knowledge of ,english to measure validly and reliably the student's achievement on the ,state's reading or language arts standards4 7,g7 ,prohibitions 7i7 ,standards review or approval ,a ,state shall not be required to submit any standards developed under this subsection to the ,secretary for review or approval4 7ii7 ,federal control ,the ,secretary shall not have the authority to mandate1 direct1 control1 coerce1 or exercise any direction or supervision over any of the challenging ,state academic standards adopted or implemented by a ,state4 7,h7 ,existing standards ,nothing in this part shall prohibit a ,state from revising1 consistent with this section1 any standard adopted under this part before or after the date of enactment of the ,every ,child ,achieves ,act of #bjae4 7#b7 ,academic assessments 7,a7 ,in general ,each ,state plan shall demonstrate that the ,state educational agency1 in consultation with local educational agencies1 has implemented a set of high-quality statewide academic assessments that-- 7i7 includes1 at a minimum1 academic statewide assessments in mathematics1 reading or language arts1 and science2 and 7ii7 meets the requirements of subparagraph 7,b74 7,b7 ,requirements ,the assessments under subparagraph 7,a7 shall-- 7i7 except as provided in subparagraph 7,d71 be-- 7,i7 the same academic assessments used to measure the achievement of all public elementary school and secondary school students in the ,state2 and 7,,ii7 administered to all public elementary school and secondary school students in the ,state2 7ii7 be aligned with the challenging ,state academic standards1 and provide coherent and timely information about student attainment of such standards and whether the student is performing at the student's grade level2 7iii7 be used for purposes for which such assessments are valid and reliable1 consistent with relevant1 nationally recognized professional and technical testing standards1 and objectively measure academic achievement1 knowledge1 and skills2 7iv7 be of adequate technical quality for each purpose required under this ,act and consistent with the requirements of this section1 the evidence of which is made public1 including on the website of the ,state educational agency2 7v7 7,i7 measure the annual academic achievement of all students against the challenging ,state academic standards in1 at a minimum1 mathematics and reading or language arts1 and be administered-- 7aa7 in each of grades #c through #h2 and 7bb7 at least once in grades #i through #ab2 and 7,,ii7 measure the academic achievement of all students against the challenging ,state academic standards in science1 and be administered not less than one time1 during-- 7aa7 grades #c through #e2 7bb7 grades #f through #i2 and 7cc7 grades #aj through #ab2 7vi7 involve multiple up-to-date measures of student academic achievement1 including measures that assess higher-order thinking skills and understanding1 which may include measures of student academic growth and may be partially delivered in the form of portfolios1 projects1 or extended performance tasks2 7vii7 provide for-- 7,i7 the participation in such assessments of all students2 7,,ii7 the appropriate accommodations for children with disabilities and students with a disability who are provided accommodations under another ,act1 necessary to measure the academic achievement of such children relative to the challenging ,state academic standards2 7,,iii7 the inclusion of ,english learners1 who shall be assessed in a valid and reliable manner and provided appropriate accommodations on assessments administered to such students under this paragraph1 including1 to the extent practicable1 assessments in the language and form most likely to yield accurate data on what such students know and can do in academic content areas1 until such students have achieved ,english language proficiency1 as determined under paragraph 7#a77;,f72 7viii7 at the ,state's choosing-- 7,i7 be administered through a single summative assessment2 or 7,,ii7 be administered through multiple statewide assessments during the course of the year if the ,state can demonstrate that the results of these multiple assessments1 taken in their totality1 provide a summative score that provides valid and reliable information on individual student achievement or growth2 7ix7 notwithstanding clause 7vii77,,iii71 provide for assessments 7using tests in ,english7 of reading or language arts of any student who has attended school in the ,united ,states 7not including the ,commonwealth of ,puerto ,rico7 for #c or more consecutive school years1 except that if the local educational agency determines1 on a case-by-case individual basis1 that academic assessments in another language or form would likely yield more accurate and reliable information on what such student knows and can do1 the local educational agency may make a determination to assess such student in the appropriate language other than ,english for a period that does not exceed #b additional consecutive years1 provided that such student has not yet reached a level of ,english language proficiency sufficient to yield valid and reliable information on what such student knows and can do on tests 7written in ,english7 of reading or language arts2 7x7 produce individual student interpretive1 descriptive1 and diagnostic reports1 consistent with clause 7iii71 that allow parents1 teachers1 principals1 and other school leaders to understand and address the specific academic needs of students1 and include information regarding achievement on academic assessments aligned with challenging ,state academic achievement standards1 and that are provided to parents1 teachers1 principals1 and other school leaders as soon as is practicable after the assessment is given1 in an understandable and uniform format1 and1 to the extent practicable1 in a language that the parents can understand2 7xi7 enable results to be disaggregated within each ,state1 local educational agency1 and school1 by-- 7,i7 each major racial and ethnic group2 7,,ii7 economically disadvantaged students as compared to students who are not economically disadvantaged2 7,,iii7 children with disabilities as compared to children without disabilities2 7,,iv7 ,english proficiency status2 7,v7 gender2 and 7,,vi7 migrant status2 7xii7 enable itemized score analyses to be produced and reported1 consistent with clause 7iii71 to local educational agencies and schools1 so that parents1 teachers1 principals1 other school leaders1 and administrators can interpret and address the specific academic needs of students as indicated by the students' achievement on assessment items2 and 7xiii7 be developed1 to the extent practicable1 using the principles of universal design for learning4 7,c7 ,exception to disaggregation ,notwithstanding subparagraph 7,b77xi71 the disaggregated results of assessments shall not be required in the case of a local educational agency or school if-- 7i7 the number of students in a category described under subparagraph 7,b77xi7 is insufficient to yield statistically reliable information2 or 7ii7 the results would reveal personally identifiable information about an individual student4 7,d7 ,alternate assessments for students with the most significant cognitive disabilities 7i7 ,alternate assessments aligned with alternate academic achievement standards ,a ,state may provide for alternate assessments aligned with the challenging ,state academic content standards and alternate academic achievement standards described in paragraph 7#a77;,e7 for students with the most significant cognitive disabilities1 if the ,state-- 7,i7 ensures that for each subject1 the total number of students assessed in such subject using the alternate assessments does not exceed #a percent of the total number of all students in the ,state who are assessed in such subject2 7,,ii7 establishes and monitors implementation of clear and appropriate guidelines for individualized education program teams 7as defined in section #fad7;d77#a77;,b7 of the ,individuals with ,disabilities ,education ,act7 to apply in determining1 individually for each subject1 when a child's significant cognitive disability justifies assessment based on alternate academic achievement standards2 7,,iii7 ensures that1 consistent with the requirements of the ,individuals with ,disabilities ,education ,act1 parents are involved in the decision to use the alternate assessment for their child2 7,,iv7 ensures that1 consistent with the requirements of the ,individuals with ,disabilities ,education ,act1 students with the most significant cognitive disabilities are involved in and make progress in the general education curriculum2 7,v7 describes in the ,state plan the appropriate accommodations provided to ensure access to the alternate assessment2 7,,vi7 describes in the ,state plan the steps the ,state has taken to incorporate universal design for learning1 to the extent feasible1 in alternate assessments2 7,,vii7 ensures that general and special education teachers and other appropriate staff know how to administer assessments1 including making appropriate use of accommodations1 to children with disabilities2 7,,viii7 develops1 disseminates information on1 and promotes the use of appropriate accommodations to increase the number of students with significant cognitive disabilities participating in academic instruction and assessments and increase the number of students with significant cognitive disabilities who are tested against challenging ,state academic achievement standards2 and 7,,ix7 ensures that students who take alternate assessments based on alternate academic achievement standards are not precluded from attempting to complete the requirements for a regular high school diploma4 7ii7 ,students with the most significant cognitive disabilities ,in determining the achievement of students in the ,state accountability system1 a ,state educational agency shall include1 for all schools in the ,state1 the performance of the ,state's students with the most significant cognitive disabilities on alternate assessments as described in this subparagraph in the subjects included in the ,state's accountability system1 consistent with the #a percent limitation of clause 7i77,i74 7,e7 ,state authority ,if a ,state educational agency provides evidence1 which is satisfactory to the ,secretary1 that neither the ,state educational agency nor any other ,state government official1 agency1 or entity has sufficient authority1 under ,state law1 to adopt challenging ,state academic standards1 and academic assessments aligned with such standards1 which will be applicable to all students enrolled in the ,state's public elementary schools and secondary schools1 then the ,state educational agency may meet the requirements of this subsection by-- 7i7 adopting academic standards and academic assessments that meet the requirements of this subsection1 on a statewide basis1 and limiting their applicability to students served under this part2 or 7ii7 adopting and implementing policies that ensure that each local educational agency in the ,state that receives grants under this part will adopt academic content and student academic achievement standards1 and academic assessments aligned with such standards1 which-- 7,i7 meet all of the criteria in this subsection and any regulations regarding such standards and assessments that the ,secretary may publish2 and 7,,ii7 are applicable to all students served by each such local educational agency4 7,f7 ,language assessments ,each ,state plan shall identify the languages other than ,english that are present to a significant extent in the participating student population of the ,state and indicate the languages for which annual student academic assessments are not available and are needed1 and such ,state shall make every effort to develop such assessments as necessary4 7,g7 ,assessments of english language proficiency ,each ,state plan shall demonstrate that local educational agencies in the ,state will provide for an annual assessment of ,english proficiency1 which is valid1 reliable1 and consistent with relevant nationally recognized professional and technical testing standards measuring students' speaking1 listening1 reading1 and writing skills in ,english1 of all children who are ,english learners in the schools served by the ,state educational agency4 7,h7 ,deferral ,a ,state may defer the commencement1 or suspend the administration1 but not cease the development1 of the assessments described in this paragraph1 for #a year for each year for which the amount appropriated for grants under part ,b is less than #cgh1jjj1jjj4 7,i7 ,rule of construction regarding use of assessments for student promotion or graduation ,nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to prescribe or prohibit the use of the academic assessments described in this part for student promotion or graduation purposes4 7,j7 ,rule of construction regarding assessments 7i7 ,in general ,except as provided in clause 7ii71 nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to prohibit a ,state from developing and administering computer adaptive assessments as the assessments described in this paragraph1 as long as the computer adaptive assessments-- 7,i7 meet the requirements of this paragraph2 and 7,,ii7 assess the student's academic achievement in order to measure1 in the subject being assessed1 whether the student is performing above or below the student's grade level4 7ii7 ,applicability to alternate assessments for students with the most significant cognitive disabilities ,in developing and administering computer adaptive assessments as the assessments allowed under subparagraph 7,d71 a ,state shall ensure that such computer adaptive assessments-- 7,i7 meet the requirements of this paragraph1 including subparagraph 7,d71 except such assessments shall not be required to meet the requirements of clause 7i77,,ii72 and 7,,ii7 assess the student's academic achievement in order to measure1 in the subject being assessed1 whether the student is performing at the student's grade level4 7,k7 ,rule of construction on parent and guardian rights ,nothing in this part shall be construed as preempting a ,state or local law regarding the decision of a parent or guardian to not have the parent or guardian's child participate in the statewide academic assessments under this paragraph4 7#c7 ,state accountability system 7,a7 ,category of students ,in this paragraph1 the term category of students means-- 7i7 economically disadvantaged students2 7ii7 students from major racial and ethnic groups2 7iii7 children with disabilities2 and 7iv7 ,english learner students4 7,b7 ,description of system ,each ,state plan shall describe a single1 statewide ,state accountability system that will be based on the challenging ,state academic standards adopted by the ,state to ensure that all students graduate from high school prepared for postsecondary education or the workforce without the need for postsecondary remediation and at a minimum complies with the following3 7i7 ,annually establishes ,state-designed goals for all students and each of the categories of students in the ,state that take into account the progress necessary for all students and each of the categories of students to graduate from high school prepared for postsecondary education or the workforce without the need for postsecondary remediation1 for1 at a minimum each of the following3 7,i7 ,academic achievement1 which may include student growth1 on the ,state assessments under paragraph 7#b74 7,,ii7 ,high school graduation rates1 including-- 7aa7 the #d-year adjusted cohort graduation rate2 and 7bb7 at the ,state's discretion1 the extended-year adjusted cohort graduation rate4 7ii7 ,annually measures and reports on the following indicators3 7,i7 ,the academic achievement of all public school students in all public schools and local educational agencies in the ,state towards meeting the goals described in clause 7i7 and the challenging ,state academic standards for all students and for each of the categories of students using student performance on ,state assessments required under paragraph 7#b71 which may include measures of student academic growth to such standards4 7,,ii7 ,the academic success of all public school students in all public schools and local educational agencies in the ,state1 that is with respect to-- 7aa7 elementary schools and secondary schools that are not high schools1 an academic indicator1 as determined by the ,state1 that is the same statewide for all public elementary school students and all students at such secondary schools1 and each category of students2 and 7bb7 high schools1 the high school graduation rates of all public high school students in all public high schools in the ,state toward meeting the goals described in clause 7i71 for all students and for each of the categories of students1 including the #d-year adjusted cohort graduation rate and at the ,state's discretion1 the extended-year adjusted cohort graduation rate4 7,,iii7 ,english language proficiency of all ,english learners in all public schools and local educational agencies1 which may include measures of student growth4 7,,iv7 ,not less than one other valid and reliable indicator of school quality1 success1 or student supports1 as determined appropriate by the ,state1 that will be applied to all local educational agencies and schools consistently throughout the ,state for all students and for each of the categories of students1 which may include measures of-- 7aa7 student readiness to enter postsecondary education or the workforce without the need for postsecondary remediation2 7bb7 student engagement1 such as attendance rates and chronic absenteeism2 7cc7 educator engagement1 such as educator satisfaction 7including working conditions within the school71 teacher quality and effectiveness1 and teacher absenteeism2 7dd7 results from student1 parent1 and educator surveys2 7ee7 school climate and safety1 such as incidents of school violence1 bullying1 and harassment1 and disciplinary rates1 including rates of suspension1 expulsion1 referrals to law enforcement1 school-based arrests1 disciplinary transfers 7including placements in alternative schools71 and student detentions2 7ff7 student access to or success in advanced coursework or educational programs or opportunities2 and 7gg7 any other ,state-determined measure of school quality or student success4 7iii7 ,establishes a system of annually identifying and meaningfully differentiating among all public schools in the ,state1 which shall-- 7,i7 be based on all indicators in the ,state's accountability system for all students and for each of the categories of students2 and 7,,ii7 use the indicators described in subclauses 7,i7 and 7,,ii7 of clause 7ii7 as substantial factors in the annual identification of schools1 and the weight of such factors shall be determined by the ,state4 7iv7 ,for public schools receiving assistance under this part1 meets the requirements of section #aaad4 7v7 ,provides a clear and understandable explanation of the method of identifying and meaningfully differentiating schools under clause 7iii74 7vi7 ,measures the annual progress of not less than #ie percent of all students1 and students in each of the categories of students1 who are enrolled in the school and are required to take the assessments under paragraph 7#b7 and provides a clear and understandable explanation of how the ,state will factor this requirement into the ,state-designed accountability system determinations4 7#d7 ,exception for english learners ,a ,state may choose to-- 7,a7 exclude a recently arrived ,english learner who has attended school in one of the #ej ,states in the ,united ,states or in the ,district of ,columbia for less than #ab months from one administration of the reading or language arts assessment required under paragraph 7#b72 7,b7 exclude the results of a recently arrived ,english learner who has attended school in one of the #ej ,states in the ,united ,states or in the ,district of ,columbia for less than #ab months on the assessments under paragraph 7#b71 except for the results on the ,english language proficiency assessments required under paragraph 7#b77;,g71 for the first year of the ,english learner's enrollment in a school in the ,united ,states for the purposes of the ,state-determined accountability system under this subsection2 and 7,c7 include the results on the assessments under paragraph 7#b71 except for results on the ,english language proficiency assessments required under paragraph 7#b77;,g71 of former ,english learners for not more than #b years after the student is no longer identified as an ,english learner within the ,english learner category of the categories of students1 as defined in paragraph 7#c77;,a71 for the purposes of the ,state-determined accountability system4 7#e7 ,accountability for charter schools ,the accountability provisions under this title shall be overseen for charter schools in accordance with ,state charter school law4 7#f7 ,prohibition on ,federal interference with ,state and local decisions ,nothing in this subsection shall be construed to permit the ,secretary to establish any criterion that specifies1 defines1 or prescribes-- 7,a7 the standards or measures that ,states or local educational agencies use to establish1 implement1 or improve challenging ,state academic standards1 including the content of1 or achievement levels within1 such standards2 7,b7 the specific types of academic assessments or assessment items that ,states or local educational agencies use to meet the requirements of paragraph 7#b77;,b7 or otherwise use to measure student academic achievement or student growth2 7,c7 the specific goals that ,states establish within ,state-designed accountability systems for all students and for each of the categories of students1 as defined in paragraph 7#c77;,a71 for student academic achievement or high school graduation rates1 as described in subclauses 7,i7 and 7,,ii7 of paragraph 7#c77;,b77i72 7,d7 any requirement that ,states shall measure student growth or the specific metrics used to measure student academic growth if a ,state chooses to measure student growth2 7,e7 the specific indicator under paragraph 7#c77;,b77ii77,,ii77aa71 or any indicator under paragraph 7#c77;,b77ii77,,iv71 that a ,state must use within the ,state-designed accountability system2 7,f7 setting specific benchmarks1 targets1 or goals1 for any other measures or indicators established by a ,state under subclauses 7,,iii7 and 7,,iv7 of paragraph 7#c77;,b77ii71 including progress or growth on such measures or indicators2 7,g7 the specific weight or specific significance of any measures or indicators used to measure1 identify1 or differentiate schools in the ,state-determined accountability system1 as described in clauses 7ii7 and 7iii7 of paragraph 7#c77;,b72 7,h7 the terms meaningfully or substantially as used in this part2 7,i7 the specific methods used by ,states and local educational agencies to identify and meaningfully differentiate among public schools2 7,j7 any aspect or parameter of a teacher1 principal1 or other school leader evaluation system within a ,state or local educational agency2 or 7,k7 indicators or measures of teacher1 principal1 or other school leader effectiveness or quality4 7c7 ,other plan provisions 7#a7 ,descriptions ,each ,state plan shall describe-- 7,a7 with respect to any accountability provisions under this part that require disaggregation of information by each of the categories of students1 as defined in subsection 7b77#c77;,a7-- 7i7 the minimum number of students that the ,state determines are necessary to be included in each such category of students to carry out such requirements and how that number is statistically sound2 7ii7 how such minimum number of students was determined by the ,state1 including how the ,state collaborated with teachers1 principals1 other school leaders1 parents1 and other stakeholders when setting the minimum number2 and 7iii7 how the ,state ensures that such minimum number does not reveal personally identifiable information about students2 7,b7 the ,state educational agency's system to monitor and evaluate the intervention and support strategies implemented by local educational agencies in schools identified as in need of intervention and support under section #aaad1 including the lowest-performing schools and schools identified for other reasons1 including schools with categories of students1 as defined in subsection 7b77#c77;,a71 not meeting the goals described in subsection 7b77#c77;,b77i71 and the steps the ,state will take to further assist local educational agencies1 if such strategies are not effective2 7,c7 in the case of a ,state that proposes to use funds under this part to offer early childhood education programs1 how the ,state provides assistance and support to local educational agencies and individual elementary schools that are creating1 expanding1 or improving such programs2 7,d7 in the case of a ,state that proposes to use funds under this part to support a multi-tiered system of supports1 positive behavioral interventions and supports1 or early intervening services1 how the ,state educational agency will assist local educational agencies in the development1 implementation1 and coordination of such activities and services with similar activities and services carried out under the ,individuals with ,disabilities ,education ,act in schools served by the local educational agency1 including by providing technical assistance1 training1 and evaluation of the activities and services2 7,e7 how the ,state educational agency will provide support to local educational agencies for the education of homeless children and youths1 and how the ,state will comply with the requirements of subtitle ,b of title ,,vii of the ,mc,kinney-,vento ,homeless ,assistance ,act2 7,f7 how low-income and minority children enrolled in schools assisted under this part are not served at disproportionate rates by ineffective1 out-of-field1 and inexperienced teachers1 principals1 or other school leaders1 and the measures the ,state educational agency will use to evaluate and publicly report the progress of the ,state educational agency with respect to such description2 7,g7 how the ,state will make public the methods or criteria the ,state or its local educational agencies are using to measure teacher1 principal1 and other school leader effectiveness for the purpose of meeting the requirements described in subparagraph 7,f71 however nothing in this subparagraph shall be construed as requiring a ,state to develop or implement a teacher1 principal1 or other school leader evaluation system2 7,h7 how the ,state educational agency will protect each student from physical or mental abuse1 aversive behavioral interventions that compromise student health and safety1 or any physical restraint or seclusion imposed solely for purposes of discipline or convenience1 which may include how such agency will identify and support1 including through professional development1 training1 and technical assistance1 local educational agencies and schools that have high levels of seclusion and restraint or disproportionality in rates of seclusion and restraint2 7,i7 how the ,state educational agency will address school discipline issues1 which may include how such agency will identify and support1 including through professional development1 training1 and technical assistance1 local educational agencies and schools that have high levels of exclusionary discipline or disproportionality in rates of exclusionary discipline2 7,j7 how the ,state educational agency will address school climate issues1 which may include providing technical assistance on effective strategies to reduce the incidence of school violence1 bullying1 harassment1 drug and alcohol use and abuse1 and rates of chronic absenteeism2 7,k7 how the ,state determines1 with timely and meaningful consultation with local educational agencies representing the geographic diversity of the ,state1 the timelines and annual goals for progress necessary to move ,english learners from the lowest levels of ,english proficiency to the ,state-defined proficient level in a ,state-determined number of years1 including an assurance that such goals will be based on students' initial language proficiency when first identified as an ,english learner and may take into account the amount of time that an individual child has been enrolled in a language program and grade level2 7,l7 the steps a ,state educational agency will take to ensure collaboration with the ,state agency responsible for administering the ,state plans under parts ,b and ,e of title ,,iv of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fba et seq4 and #fgj et seq47 to improve the educational stability of children or youth in foster care1 including an assurance that-- 7i7 any such child or youth is immediately enrolled in a school1 even if the child or youth is unable to produce records normally required for enrollment2 and 7ii7 the enrolling school shall immediately contact the school last attended by any such child or youth to obtain relevant academic and other records2 and 7,m7 any other information on how the ,state proposes to use funds under this part to meet the purposes of this part1 and that the ,state determines appropriate to provide1 which may include how the ,state educational agency will-- 7i7 assist local educational agencies in identifying and serving gifted and talented students2 and 7ii7 encourage the offering of a variety of well-rounded education experiences to students4 7#b7 ,assurances ,each ,state plan shall provide an assurance that-- 7,a7 the ,state educational agency will notify local educational agencies1 ,indian tribes and tribal organizations1 schools1 teachers1 parents1 and the public of the challenging ,state academic standards1 academic assessments1 and ,state accountability system1 developed under this section2 7,b7 the ,state educational agency will assist each local educational agency and school affected by the ,state plan to meet the requirements of this part2 7,c7 the ,state will participate in the biennial ,state academic assessments in reading and mathematics in grades #d and #h of the ,national ,assessment of ,educational ,progress carried out under section #cjc7;b77#c7 of the ,national ,assessment of ,educational ,progress ,authorization ,act if the ,secretary pays the costs of administering such assessments2 7,d7 the ,state educational agency will modify or eliminate ,state fiscal and accounting barriers so that schools can easily consolidate funds from other ,federal1 ,state1 and local sources in order to improve educational opportunities and reduce unnecessary fiscal and accounting requirements2 7,e7 the ,state educational agency will support the collection and dissemination to local educational agencies and schools of effective parent and family engagement strategies1 including those included in the parent and family engagement policy under section #aaae2 7,f7 the ,state educational agency will provide the least restrictive and burdensome regulations for local educational agencies and individual schools participating in a program assisted under this part2 7,g7 the ,state educational agency will ensure that local educational agencies1 in developing and implementing programs under this part1 will1 to the extent feasible1 work in consultation with outside intermediary organizations1 such as educational service agencies1 or individuals1 that have practical expertise in the development or use of evidence-based strategies and programs to improve teaching1 learning1 and schools2 7,h7 the ,state educational agency has appropriate procedures and safeguards in place to ensure the validity of the assessment process2 7,i7 the ,state educational agency will ensure that all teachers and paraprofessionals working in a program supported with funds under this part meet applicable ,state certification and licensure requirements1 including alternative certification requirements2 7,j7 the ,state educational agency will coordinate activities funded under this part with other ,federal activities as appropriate2 7,k7 the ,state educational agency has involved the committee of practitioners established under section #aejc7;b7 in developing the plan and monitoring its implementation2 7,l7 the ,state has professional standards for paraprofessionals working in a program supported with funds under this part1 including qualifications that were in place on the day before the date of enactment of the ,every ,child ,achieves ,act of #bjae2 and 7,m7 the ,state educational agency will assess the system for collecting data from local educational agencies1 and the technical assistance provided to local educational agencies on data collection1 and will evaluate the need to upgrade or change the system and to provide additional support to help minimize the burden on local educational agencies related to reporting data required for the annual ,state report card described in subsection 7d77#a7 and annual local educational agency report cards described in subsection 7d77#b74 7d7 ,reports 7#a7 ,annual state report card 7,a7 ,in general ,a ,state that receives assistance under this part shall prepare and disseminate widely to the public an annual ,state report card for the ,state as a whole that meets the requirements of this paragraph4 7,b7 ,implementation 7i7 ,in general ,the ,state report card required under this paragraph shall be-- 7,i7 concise2 7,,ii7 presented in an understandable and uniform format and1 to the extent practicable1 in a language that parents can understand2 and 7,,iii7 widely accessible to the public1 which shall include making the ,state report card1 along with all local educational agency and school report cards required under paragraph 7#b71 and the annual report to the ,secretary under paragraph 7#e71 available on a single webpage of the ,state educational agency's website4 7ii7 ,ensuring privacy ,no ,state report card required under this paragraph shall include any personally identifiable information about any student4 ,each such report card shall be consistent with the privacy protections under section #ddd of the ,general ,education ,provisions ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #abcb;g1 commonly known as the ,family ,educational ,rights and ,privacy ,act of #aigd74 7,c7 ,minimum requirements ,each ,state report card required under this subsection shall include the following information3 7i7 ,a clear and concise description of the ,state's accountability system under subsection 7b77#c71 including the goals for all students and for each of the categories of students1 as defined in subsection 7b77#c77;,a71 the indicators used in the accountability system to evaluate school performance described in subsection 7b77#c77;,b71 and the weights of the indicators used in the accountability system to evaluate school performance4 7ii7 ,for all students and disaggregated by each category of students described in subsection 7b77#b77;,b77xi71 homeless status1 and status as a child in foster care1 except that such disaggregation shall not be required in a case in which the number of students in a category is insufficient to yield statistically reliable information or the results would reveal personally identifiable information about an individual student1 information on student achievement on the academic assessments described in subsection 7b77#b7 at each level of achievement1 as determined by the ,state under subsection 7b77#a74 7iii7 ,for all students and disaggregated by each category of students described in subsection 7b77#b77;,b77xi71 the percentage of students assessed and not assessed4 7iv7 ,for all students and disaggregated by each of the categories of students1 as defined in subsection 7b77#c77;,a71 except that such disaggregation shall not be required in a case in which the number of students in a category is insufficient to yield statistically reliable information or the results would reveal personally identifiable information about an individual student-- 7,i7 information on the performance on the other academic indicator under subsection 7b77#c77;,b77ii77,,ii77aa7 used by the ,state in the ,state accountability system2 and 7,,ii7 high school graduation rates1 including #d-year adjusted cohort graduation rates and1 at the ,state's discretion1 extended-year adjusted cohort graduation rates4 7v7 ,information on indicators or measures of school quality1 climate and safety1 and discipline1 including the rates of in-school suspensions1 out-of-school suspensions1 expulsions1 school-based arrests1 referrals to law enforcement1 chronic absenteeism1 and incidences of violence1 including bullying and harassment1 that the ,state educational agency and each local educational agency in the ,state reported to the ,civil ,rights ,data ,collection biennial survey required by the ,office for ,civil ,rights of the ,department that is the most recent to the date of the determination in the same manner that such information is presented on such survey4 7vi7 ,the minimum number of students that the ,state determines are necessary to be included in each of the categories of students1 as defined in subsection 7b77#c77;,a71 for use in the accountability system under subsection 7b77#c74 7vii7 ,the professional qualifications of teachers1 principals1 and other school leaders in the ,state1 including information 7that shall be presented in the aggregate and disaggregated by high-poverty compared to low-poverty schools which1 for the purpose of this clause1 means schools in each quartile based on school poverty level1 and high-minority and low-minority schools in the ,state7 on the number1 percentage1 and distribution of-- 7,i7 inexperienced teachers1 principals1 and other school leaders2 7,,ii7 teachers teaching with emergency or provisional credentials2 7,,iii7 teachers who are not teaching in the subject or field for which the teacher is certified or licensed2 7,,iv7 teachers1 principals1 and other school leaders who are ineffective1 as determined by the ,state1 using the methods or criteria under subsection 7c77#a77;,g72 and 7,v7 the annual retention rates of effective and ineffective teachers1 principals1 and other school leaders1 as determined by the ,state1 using the methods or criteria under subsection 7c77#a77;,g74 7viii7 ,information on the performance of local educational agencies and schools in the ,state1 including the number and names of each school identified for intervention and support under section #aaad4 7ix7 ,for a ,state that implements a teacher1 principal1 and other school leader evaluation system consistent with title ,,ii1 the evaluation results of teachers1 principals1 and other school leaders1 except that such information shall not provide personally identifiable information on individual teachers1 principals1 or other school leaders4 7x7 ,the per-pupil expenditures of ,federal1 ,state1 and local funds1 including actual personnel expenditures and actual nonpersonnel expenditures of ,federal1 ,state1 and local funds1 disaggregated by source of funds1 for each local educational agency and each school in the ,state for the preceding fiscal year4 7xi7 ,the number and percentages of students with the most significant cognitive disabilities that take an alternate assessment under subsection 7b77#b77;,d71 by grade and subject4 7xii7 ,information on the acquisition of ,english language proficiency by students who are ,english learners4 7xiii7 ,information that the ,state educational agency and each local educational agency in the ,state reported to the ,civil ,rights ,data ,collection biennial survey required by the ,office for ,civil ,rights of the ,department that is the most recent to the date of the determination in the same manner that such information is presented on such survey that includes-- 7,i7 the number and percentage of-- 7aa7 students enrolled in gifted and talented programs2 7bb7 students enrolled in rigorous coursework to earn postsecondary credit while still in high school1 such as ,advanced ,placement and ,international ,baccalaureate courses and examinations1 and dual enrollment and early college high schools2 and 7cc7 children enrolled in preschool programs2 7,,ii7 the average class size1 by grade2 and 7,,iii7 any other indicators determined by the ,state4 7xiv7 ,the number and percentage of students attaining career and technical proficiencies1 as defined by section #aac7;b7 of the ,carl ,d4 ,perkins ,career and ,technical ,education ,act of #bjjf and reported by ,states only in a manner consistent with section #aac7;c7 of that ,act4 7xv7 ,results on the ,national ,assessment of ,educational ,progress in reading and mathematics in grades #d and #h for the ,state1 compared to the national average4 7xvi7 ,information on the percentage of students1 including for each of the categories of students1 as defined in subsection 7b77#c77;,a71 who did not meet the annual ,state goals established under subsection 7b77#c77;,b74 7xvii7 ,information regarding the number of military-connected students 7which1 for purposes of this clause1 shall mean students with parents who serve in the uniformed services1 including the ,national ,guard and ,reserves71 and information regarding the academic achievement of such students1 except that such information shall not be used for school or local educational agency accountability purposes under sections #aaaa7;b77#c7 and #aaad4 7xviii7 ,any additional information that the ,state believes will best provide parents1 students1 and other members of the public with information regarding the progress of each of the ,state's public elementary schools and secondary schools4 7,d7 ,rule of construction 7i7 ,in general ,nothing in clause 7v7 or 7xiii7 of subparagraph 7,c7 shall be construed as requiring a ,state to report any data that are not otherwise required or voluntarily submitted to the ,civil ,rights ,data ,collection biennial survey required by the ,office for ,civil ,rights of the ,department4 7ii7 ,continuation of submission to department of information ,if1 at any time after the date of enactment of the ,every ,child ,achieves ,act of #bjae1 the ,civil ,rights ,data ,collection biennial survey is no longer conducted by the ,office for ,civil ,rights of the ,department1 a ,state educational agency shall still include the information under clauses 7v7 and 7xiii7 of subparagraph 7,c7 in the ,state report card under this paragraph in the same manner that such information is presented on such survey4 7#b7 ,annual local educational agency report cards 7,a7 ,in general 7i7 ,preparation and dissemination ,a local educational agency that receives assistance under this part shall prepare and disseminate an annual local educational agency report card that includes-- 7,i7 information on such agency as a whole2 and 7,,ii7 for each school served by the agency1 a school report card that meets the requirements of this paragraph4 7ii7 ,no personally identifiable information ,no local educational agency report card required under this paragraph shall include any personally identifiable information about any student4 7iii7 ,consistent with ,,ferpa ,each local educational agency report card shall be consistent with the privacy protections under section #ddd of the ,general ,education ,provisions ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #abcb;g1 commonly known as the ,family ,educational ,rights and ,privacy ,act of #aigd74 7,b7 ,implementation ,each local educational agency report card shall be-- 7i7 concise2 7ii7 presented in an understandable and uniform format1 and to the extent practicable in a language that parents can understand2 and 7iii7 accessible to the public1 which shall include-- 7,i7 placing such report card on the website of the local educational agency and on the website of each school served by the agency2 and 7,,ii7 in any case in which a local educational agency or school does not operate a website1 providing the information to the public in another manner determined by the local educational agency4 7,c7 ,minimum requirements ,each local educational agency report card required under this paragraph shall include-- 7i7 the information described in paragraph 7#a77;,c71 disaggregated in the same manner as under paragraph 7#a77;,c71 except for clause 7xv7 of such paragraph1 as applied to the local educational agency1 and each school served by the local educational agency1 including-- 7,i7 in the case of a local educational agency1 information that shows how students served by the local educational agency achieved on the academic assessments described in subsection 7b77#b7 compared to students in the ,state as a whole2 and 7,,ii7 in the case of a school1 information that shows how the school's students' achievement on the academic assessments described in subsection 7b77#b7 compared to students served by the local educational agency and the ,state as a whole2 7ii7 any information required by the ,state under paragraph 7#a77;,c77xviii72 and 7iii7 any other information that the local educational agency determines is appropriate and will best provide parents1 students1 and other members of the public with information regarding the progress of each public school served by the local educational agency1 whether or not such information is included in the annual ,state report card4 7,d7 ,public dissemination 7i7 ,in general ,except as provided in clause 7ii71 a local educational agency shall-- 7,i7 publicly disseminate the information described in this paragraph to all schools in the school district served by the local educational agency and to all parents of students attending such schools2 and 7,,ii7 make the information widely available through public means1 including through electronic means1 including posting in an easily accessible manner on the local educational agency's website1 except in the case in which an agency does not operate a website1 such agency shall determine how to make the information available1 such as through distribution to the media1 and distribution through public agencies4 7ii7 ,exception ,if a local educational agency issues a report card for all students1 the local educational agency may include the information described in this paragraph as part of such report4 7#c7 ,preexisting report cards ,a ,state educational agency or local educational agency that was providing public report cards on the performance of students1 schools1 local educational agencies1 or the ,state prior to the date of enactment of the ,every ,child ,achieves ,act of #bjae1 may use such report cards for the purpose of disseminating information under this subsection if the report card is modified1 as may be needed1 to contain the information required by this subsection4 7#d7 ,cost reduction ,each ,state educational agency and local educational agency receiving assistance under this part shall1 wherever possible1 take steps to reduce data collection costs and duplication of effort by obtaining the information required under this subsection through existing data collection efforts4 7#e7 ,annual state report to the secretary ,each ,state educational agency receiving assistance under this part shall report annually to the ,secretary1 and make widely available within the ,state-- 7,a7 information on student achievement on the academic assessments described in subsection 7b77#b7 for all students and disaggregated by each of the categories of students1 as defined in subsection 7b77#c77;,a71 including-- 7i7 the percentage of students who achieved at each level of achievement the ,state has set in subsection 7b77#a72 7ii7 the percentage of students who did not meet the annual ,state goals set in subsection 7b77#c77;,b72 and 7iii7 if applicable1 the percentage of students making at least one year of academic growth over the school year1 as determined by the ,state2 7,b7 the percentage of students assessed and not assessed on the academic assessments described in subsection 7b77#b7 for all students and disaggregated by each category of students described in subsection 7b77#b77;,b77xi72 7,c7 for all students and disaggregated by each of the categories of students1 as defined in subsection 7b77#c77;,a7-- 7i7 information on the performance on the other academic indicator under subsection 7b77#c77;,b77ii77,,ii77aa7 used by the ,state in the ,state accountability system2 7ii7 high school graduation rates1 including #d-year adjusted cohort graduation rates and1 at the ,state's discretion1 extended-year adjusted cohort graduation rates2 and 7iii7 information on each ,state-determined indicator of school quality1 success1 or student support under subsection 7b77#c77;,b77ii77,,iv7 selected by the ,state in the ,state accountability system2 7,d7 information on the acquisition of ,english language proficiency by students who are ,english learners2 7,e7 the per-pupil expenditures of ,federal1 ,state1 and local funds1 including actual staff personnel expenditures and actual nonpersonnel expenditures1 disaggregated by source of funds for each school served by the agency for the preceding fiscal year2 7,f7 the number and percentage of students with the most significant cognitive disabilities that take an alternate assessment under subsection 7b77#b77;,d71 by grade and subject2 7,g7 the number and names of the schools identified as in need of intervention and support under section #aaad1 and the school intervention and support strategies developed and implemented by the local educational agency under section #aaad7;b7 to address the needs of students in each school2 7,h7 the number of students and schools that participated in public school choice under section #aaad7;b77#d72 7,i7 information on the quality and effectiveness of teachers for each quartile of schools based on the school's poverty level and high-minority and low-minority schools in the local educational agencies in the ,state1 including the number1 percentage1 and distribution of-- 7i7 inexperienced teachers2 7ii7 teachers who are not teaching in the subject or field for which the teacher is certified or licensed2 and 7iii7 teachers who are not effective1 as determined by the ,state if the ,state has a statewide teacher1 principal1 or other school leader evaluation system2 and 7,j7 if the ,state has a statewide teacher1 principal1 or other school leader evaluation system1 information on the results of such teacher1 principal1 or other school leader evaluation systems that does not reveal personally identifiable information4 7#f7 ,presentation of data 7,a7 ,in general ,a ,state educational agency or local educational agency shall only include in its annual report card described under paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 data that are sufficient to yield statistically reliable information1 and that do not reveal personally identifiable information about an individual student1 teacher1 principal1 or other school leader4 7,b7 ,student privacy ,in carrying out this subsection1 student education records shall not be released without written consent consistent with section #ddd of the ,general ,education ,provisions ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #abcb;g1 commonly known as the ,family ,educational ,rights and ,privacy ,act of #aigd74 7#g7 ,report to congress ,the ,secretary shall transmit annually to the ,committee on ,health1 ,education1 ,labor1 and ,pensions of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,education and the ,workforce of the ,house of ,representatives a report that provides national and ,state level data on the information collected under paragraph 7#e74 ,such report shall be submitted through electronic means only4 7#h7 ,secretary's report card 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than ,july #a1 #bjag1 and annually thereafter1 the ,secretary1 acting through the ,director of the ,institute of ,education ,sciences1 shall transmit to the ,committee on ,health1 ,education1 ,labor1 and ,pensions of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,education and the ,workforce of the ,house of ,representatives a national report card on the status of elementary and secondary education in the ,united ,states4 ,such report shall-- 7i7 analyze existing data from ,state reports required under this ,act1 the ,individuals with ,disabilities ,education ,act1 and the ,carl ,d4 ,perkins ,career and ,technical ,education ,act of #bjjf1 and summarize major findings from such reports2 7ii7 analyze data from the ,national ,assessment of ,educational ,progress and comparable international assessments2 7iii7 identify trends in student achievement and high school graduation rates 7including #d-year adjusted cohort graduation rates and extended-year adjusted cohort graduation rates71 by analyzing and reporting on the status and performance of students1 disaggregated by achievement level and by each of the categories of students1 as defined in subsection 7b77#c77;,a72 7iv7 analyze data on ,federal1 ,state1 and local expenditures on education1 including per-pupil spending1 teacher salaries1 school level spending1 and other financial data publicly available1 and report on current trends and major findings2 and 7v7 analyze information on the teaching1 principal1 and other school leader professions1 including education and training1 retention and mobility1 and effectiveness in improving student achievement4 7,b7 ,special rule ,the information used to prepare the report described in subparagraph 7,a7 shall be derived from existing ,state and local reporting requirements and data sources4 ,nothing in this paragraph shall be construed as authorizing1 requiring1 or allowing any additional reporting requirements1 data elements1 or information to be reported to the ,secretary not otherwise explicitly authorized by any other ,federal law4 7,c7 ,public recognition ,the ,secretary may identify and publicly recognize ,states1 local educational agencies1 schools1 programs1 and individuals for exemplary performance4 7e7 ,voluntary partnerships 7#a7 ,in general ,nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit a ,state from entering into a voluntary partnership with another ,state to develop and implement the academic assessments1 challenging ,state academic standards1 and accountability systems required under this section4 7#b7 ,prohibition ,the ,secretary shall be prohibited from requiring or coercing a ,state to enter into a voluntary partnership described in paragraph 7#a71 including-- 7,a7 as a condition of approval of a ,state plan under this section2 7,b7 as a condition of an award of ,federal funds under any grant1 contract1 or cooperative agreement2 7,c7 as a condition of approval of a waiver under section #idja2 or 7,d7 by providing any priority1 preference1 or special consideration during the application process under any grant1 contract1 or cooperative agreement4 7f7 ,special rule with respect to bureau-funded schools ,in determining the assessments to be used by each school operated or funded by the ,bureau of ,indian ,education of the ,department of the ,interior that receives funds under this part1 the following shall apply3 7#a7 ,each such school that is accredited by the ,state in which it is operating shall use the assessments the ,state has developed and implemented to meet the requirements of this section1 or such other appropriate assessment as approved by the ,secretary of the ,interior4 7#b7 ,each such school that is accredited by a regional accrediting organization shall adopt an appropriate assessment in consultation with1 and with the approval of1 the ,secretary of the ,interior and consistent with assessments adopted by other schools in the same ,state or region1 that meets the requirements of this section4 7#c7 ,each such school that is accredited by a tribal accrediting agency or tribal division of education shall use an assessment developed by such agency or division1 except that the ,secretary of the ,interior shall ensure that such assessment meets the requirements of this section4 #aaab4 ,local educational agency plans 7a7 ,plans required 7#a7 ,subgrants ,a local educational agency may receive a subgrant under this part for any fiscal year only if such agency has on file with the ,state educational agency a plan1 approved by the ,state educational agency1 that-- 7,a7 is developed with timely and meaningful consultation with teachers1 principals1 other school leaders1 specialized instructional support personnel1 paraprofessionals 7including organizations representing such individuals71 administrators 7including administrators of programs described in other parts of this title71 and other appropriate school personnel1 and with parents of children in schools served under this part2 7,b7 satisfies the requirements of this section2 and 7,c7 as appropriate1 is coordinated with other programs under this ,act1 the ,individuals with ,disabilities ,education ,act1 the ,rehabilitation ,act of #aigc1 the ,carl ,d4 ,perkins ,career and ,technical ,education ,act of #bjjf1 the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act1 the ,head ,start ,act1 the ,child ,care and ,development ,block ,grant ,act of #aiij1 the ,education ,sciences ,reform ,act of #bjjb1 the ,education ,technical ,assistance ,act1 the ,,naep ,authorization ,act1 the ,mc,kinney-,vento ,homeless ,assistance ,act1 and the ,adult ,education and ,family ,literacy ,act4 7#b7 ,consolidated application ,the plan may be submitted as part of a consolidated application under section #icje4 7#c7 ,state review and approval 7,a7 ,in general ,each local educational agency plan shall be filed according to a schedule established by the ,state educational agency4 7,b7 ,approval ,the ,state educational agency shall approve a local educational agency's plan only if the ,state educational agency determines that the local educational agency's plan meets the requirements of this part and enables children served under this part to meet the challenging ,state academic standards described in section #aaaa7;b77#a74 7#d7 ,duration ,each local educational agency plan shall be submitted for the first year for which this part is in effect following the date of enactment of the ,every ,child ,achieves ,act of #bjae and shall remain in effect for the duration of the agency's participation under this part4 7#e7 ,review ,each local educational agency shall periodically review and1 as necessary1 revise its plan to reflect changes in the local educational agency's strategies and programs under this part4 7#f7 ,renewal ,a local educational agency that desires to continue participating in a program under this part shall submit a renewed plan on a periodic basis1 as determined by the ,state4 7b7 ,plan provisions ,to ensure that all children receive a high-quality education that prepares them for postsecondary education or the workforce without the need for postsecondary remediation1 and to close the achievement gap between children meeting the challenging ,state academic standards and those who are not1 each local educational agency plan shall describe-- 7#a7 how the local educational agency will work with each of the schools served by the agency so that students meet the challenging ,state academic standards by-- 7,a7 developing and implementing a comprehensive program of instruction to meet the academic needs of all students2 7,b7 identifying quickly and effectively students who may be at risk for academic failure2 7,c7 providing additional educational assistance to individual students determined as needing help in meeting the challenging ,state academic standards2 7,d7 identifying significant gaps in student academic achievement and graduation rates between each of the categories of students1 as defined in section #aaaa7;b77#c77;,a71 and developing strategies to reduce such gaps in achievement and graduation rates2 and 7,e7 identifying and implementing evidence-based methods and instructional strategies intended to strengthen the academic program of the school and improve school climate2 7#b7 how the local educational agency will monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of school programs in improving student academic achievement and academic growth1 if applicable1 especially for students not meeting the challenging ,state academic standards2 7#c7 how the local educational agency will-- 7,a7 ensure that all teachers and paraprofessionals working in a program supported with funds under this part meet applicable ,state certification and licensure requirements1 including alternative certification requirements2 and 7,b7 identify and address1 as required under ,state plans as described in section #aaaa7;c77#a77;,f71 any disparities that result in low-income students and minority students being taught at higher rates than other students by ineffective1 inexperienced1 and out-of-field teachers2 7#d7 the actions the local educational agency will take to assist schools identified as in need of intervention and support under section #aaad1 including the lowest-performing schools in the local educational agency1 and schools identified for other reasons1 including schools with categories of students1 as defined in section #aaaa7;b77#c77;,a71 not meeting the goals described in section #aaaa7;b77#c77;,b71 to improve student academic achievement1 the funds used to conduct such actions1 and how such agency will monitor such actions2 7#e7 the poverty criteria that will be used to select school attendance areas under section #aaac2 7#f7 the programs to be conducted by such agency's schools under section #aaac1 and where appropriate1 educational services outside such schools for children living in local institutions for neglected or delinquent children1 and for neglected and delinquent children in community day school programs2 7#g7 the services the local educational agency will provide homeless children1 including services provided with funds reserved under section #aaac7;a77#d77;,a77i72 7#h7 the strategy the local educational agency will use to implement effective parent and family engagement under section #aaae2 7#i7 if applicable1 how the local educational agency will coordinate and integrate services provided under this part with preschool educational services at the local educational agency or individual school level1 such as ,head ,start programs1 the literacy program under part ,d of title ,,ii1 ,state-funded preschool programs1 and other community-based early childhood education programs1 including plans for the transition of participants in such programs to local elementary school programs2 7#aj7 how the local educational agency will coordinate programs and integrate services under this part with other ,federal1 ,state1 tribal1 and local services and programs1 including programs supported under this ,act1 the ,carl ,d4 ,perkins ,career and ,technical ,education ,act of #bjjf1 the ,individuals with ,disabilities ,education ,act1 the ,rehabilitation ,act of #aigc1 the ,head ,start ,act1 the ,child ,care and ,development ,block ,grant ,act of #aiij1 the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act1 the ,mc,kinney-,vento ,homeless ,assistance ,act1 and the ,education ,sciences ,reform ,act of #bjjb1 violence prevention programs1 nutrition programs1 and housing programs2 7#aa7 how teachers and school leaders1 in consultation with parents1 administrators1 paraprofessionals1 and specialized instructional support personnel1 in schools operating a targeted assistance school program under section #aaac1 will identify the eligible children most in need of services under this part2 7#ab7 in the case of a local educational agency that proposes to use funds under this part to support a multi-tiered system of supports1 positive behavioral interventions and supports1 or early intervening services1 how the local educational agency will provide such activities and services and coordinate them with similar activities and services carried out under the ,individuals with ,disabilities ,education ,act in schools served by the local educational agency1 including by providing technical assistance1 training1 and evaluation of the activities and services2 7#ac7 how the local educational agency will provide opportunities for the enrollment1 attendance1 and success of homeless children and youths consistent with the requirements of the ,mc,kinney-,vento ,homeless ,assistance ,act and the services the local educational agency will provide homeless children and youths2 7#ad7 how the local educational agency will implement strategies to facilitate effective transitions for students from middle school to high school and from high school to postsecondary education2 7#ae7 how the local educational agency will address school discipline issues1 which may include identifying and supporting schools with significant discipline disparities1 or high rates of discipline1 disaggregated by each of the categories of students1 as defined in section #aaaa7;b77#c77;,a71 including by providing technical assistance on effective strategies to reduce such disparities and high rates2 7#af7 how the local educational agency will address school climate issues1 which may include identifying and improving performance on school climate indicators related to student achievement and providing technical assistance to schools2 and 7#ag7 any other information on how the local educational agency proposes to use funds to meet the purposes of this part1 and that the local educational agency determines appropriate to provide1 which may include how the local educational agency will-- 7,a7 assist schools in identifying and serving gifted and talented students2 and 7,b7 encourage the offering of a variety of well-rounded education experiences to students4 7c7 ,assurances ,each local educational agency plan shall provide assurances that the local educational agency will-- 7#a7 ensure that migratory children and formerly migratory children who are eligible to receive services under this part are selected to receive such services on the same basis as other children who are selected to receive services under this part2 7#b7 provide services to eligible children attending private elementary schools and secondary schools in accordance with section #aaaf1 and timely and meaningful consultation with private school officials regarding such services2 7#c7 participate1 if selected1 in the ,national ,assessment of ,educational ,progress in reading and mathematics in grades #d and #h carried out under section #cjc7;b77#c7 of the ,national ,assessment of ,educational ,progress ,authorization ,act2 and 7#d7 coordinate and integrate services provided under this part with other educational services at the local educational agency or individual school level1 such as services for ,english learners1 children with disabilities1 migratory children1 ,american ,indian1 ,alaska ,native1 and ,native ,hawaiian children1 and homeless children1 in order to increase program effectiveness1 eliminate duplication1 and reduce fragmentation of the instructional program4 7d7 ,parents right-to-know 7#a7 ,teacher qualifications 7,a7 ,in general ,at the beginning of each school year1 a local educational agency that receives funds under this part shall notify the parents of each student attending any school receiving funds under this part that the parents may request1 and the agency will provide the parents on request 7and in a timely manner71 information regarding the professional qualifications of the student's classroom teachers1 including at a minimum1 the following3 7i7 ,whether the teacher has met ,state qualification and licensing criteria for the grade levels and subject areas in which the teacher provides instruction4 7ii7 ,whether the teacher is teaching under emergency or other provisional status through which ,state qualification or licensing criteria have been waived4 7iii7 ,the field of discipline of the certification of the teacher4 7iv7 ,whether the child is provided services by paraprofessionals and1 if so1 their qualifications4 7,b7 ,additional information ,in addition to the information that parents may request under subparagraph 7,a71 a school that receives funds under this part shall provide to each individual parent of a child who is a student in such school1 with respect to such student-- 7i7 information on the level of achievement and academic growth of the student1 if applicable and available1 on each of the ,state academic assessments required under this part2 and 7ii7 timely notice that the student has been assigned1 or has been taught for #d or more consecutive weeks by1 a teacher who does not meet applicable ,state certification or licensure requirements at the grade level and subject area in which the teacher has been assigned4 7#b7 ,language instruction 7,a7 ,notice ,each local educational agency using funds under this part or title ,,iii to provide a language instruction educational program as determined under title ,,iii shall1 not later than #cj days after the beginning of the school year1 inform a parent or parents of a child who is an ,english learner identified for participation or participating in such a program1 of-- 7i7 the reasons for the identification of their child as an ,english learner and in need of placement in a language instruction educational program2 7ii7 the child's level of ,english proficiency1 how such level was assessed1 and the status of the child's academic achievement2 7iii7 the methods of instruction used in the program in which their child is1 or will be participating1 and the methods of instruction used in other available programs1 including how such programs differ in content1 instructional goals1 and the use of ,english and a native language in instruction2 7iv7 how the program in which their child is1 or will be participating1 will meet the educational strengths and needs of their child2 7v7 how such program will specifically help their child learn ,english and meet age-appropriate academic achievement standards for grade promotion and graduation2 7vi7 the specific exit requirements for the program1 including the expected rate of transition from such program into classrooms that are not tailored for children who are ,english learners1 and the expected rate of graduation from high school 7including #d-year adjusted cohort graduation rates and extended-year adjusted cohort graduation rates for such program7 if funds under this part are used for children in high schools2 7vii7 in the case of a child with a disability1 how such program meets the objectives of the individualized education program of the child1 as described in section #fad7;d7 of the ,individuals with ,disabilities ,education ,act2 and 7viii7 information pertaining to parental rights that includes written guidance-- 7,i7 detailing the right that parents have to have their child immediately removed from such program upon their request2 7,,ii7 detailing the options that parents have to decline to enroll their child in such program or to choose another program or method of instruction1 if available2 and 7,,iii7 assisting parents in selecting among various programs and methods of instruction1 if more than #a program or method is offered by the eligible entity4 7,b7 ,special rule applicable during the school year ,for those children who have not been identified as ,english learners prior to the beginning of the school year but are identified as ,english learners during such school year1 the local educational agency shall notify the children's parents during the first #b weeks of the child being placed in a language instruction educational program consistent with subparagraph 7,a74 7,c7 ,parental participation ,each local educational agency receiving funds under this part and title ,,iii shall implement an effective means of outreach to parents of children who are ,english learners to inform the parents how the parents can be involved in the education of their children1 and be active participants in assisting their children to attain ,english proficiency1 achieve at high levels in core academic subjects1 and meet the challenging ,state academic standards expected of all students1 including holding1 and sending notice of opportunities for1 regular meetings for the purpose of formulating and responding to recommendations from parents of students assisted under this part and title ,,iii4 7,d7 ,basis for admission or exclusion ,a student shall not be admitted to1 or excluded from1 any federally assisted education program on the basis of a surname or language-minority status4 7#c7 ,notice and format ,the notice and information provided to parents under this subsection shall be in an understandable and uniform format and1 to the extent practicable1 provided in a language that the parents can understand4 #aaac4 ,eligible school attendance areas2 schoolwide programs2 targeted assistance programs 7a7 ,eligible school attendance areas 7#a7 ,determination 7,a7 ,in general ,a local educational agency shall use funds received under this part only in eligible school attendance areas4 7,b7 ,eligible school attendance areas ,in this part-- 7i7 the term school attendance area means1 in relation to a particular school1 the geographical area in which the children who are normally served by that school reside2 and 7ii7 the term eligible school attendance area means a school attendance area in which the percentage of children from low-income families is at least as high as the percentage of children from low-income families served by the local educational agency as a whole4 7,c7 ,ranking order 7i7 ,in general ,except as provided in clause 7ii71 if funds allocated in accordance with paragraph 7#c7 are insufficient to serve all eligible school attendance areas1 a local educational agency shall-- 7,i7 annually rank1 without regard to grade spans1 such agency's eligible school attendance areas in which the concentration of children from low-income families exceeds #ge percent1 or exceeds #ej percent in the case of the high schools served by such agency1 from highest to lowest according to the percentage of children from low-income families2 and 7,,ii7 serve such eligible school attendance areas in rank order4 7ii7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this subparagraph shall be construed as requiring a local educational agency to reduce1 in order to comply with clause 7i71 the amount of funding provided under this part to elementary schools and middle schools from the amount of funding provided under this part to such schools for the fiscal year preceding the date of enactment of the ,every ,child ,achieves ,act of #bjae in order to provide funding under this part to high schools pursuant to clause 7i74 7,d7 ,remaining funds ,if funds remain after serving all eligible school attendance areas under subparagraph 7,c71 a local educational agency shall-- 7i7 annually rank such agency's remaining eligible school attendance areas from highest to lowest either by grade span or for the entire local educational agency according to the percentage of children from low-income families2 and 7ii7 serve such eligible school attendance areas in rank order either within each grade-span grouping or within the local educational agency as a whole4 7,e7 ,measures 7i7 ,in general ,except as provided in clause 7ii71 a local educational agency shall use the same measure of poverty1 which measure shall be the number of children aged #e through #ag in poverty counted in the most recent census data approved by the ,secretary1 the number of children eligible for a free or reduced price lunch under the ,richard ,b4 ,russell ,national ,school ,lunch ,act1 the number of children in families receiving assistance under the ,state program funded under part ,a of title ,,iv of the ,social ,security ,act1 or the number of children eligible to receive medical assistance under the ,medicaid program established under title ,,xix of the ,social ,security ,act1 or a composite of such indicators1 with respect to all school attendance areas in the local educational agency-- 7,i7 to identify eligible school attendance areas2 7,,ii7 to determine the ranking of each area2 and 7,,iii7 to determine allocations under paragraph 7#c74 7ii7 ,secondary schools ,for measuring the number of students in low-income families in secondary schools1 the local educational agency shall use the same measure of poverty1 which shall be-- 7,i7 the calculation described under clause 7i72 or 7,,ii7 an accurate estimate of the number of students in low-income families in a secondary school that is calculated by applying the average percentage of students in low-income families of the elementary school attendance areas as calculated under clause 7i7 that feed into the secondary school to the number of students enrolled in such school4 7,f7 ,exception ,this subsection shall not apply to a local educational agency with a total enrollment of less than #a1jjj children4 7,g7 ,waiver for desegregation plans ,the ,secretary may approve a local educational agency's written request for a waiver of the requirements of this paragraph and paragraph 7#c7 and permit such agency to treat as eligible1 and serve1 any school that children attend with a ,state-ordered1 court-ordered school desegregation plan or a plan that continues to be implemented in accordance with a ,state-ordered or court-ordered desegregation plan1 if-- 7i7 the number of economically disadvantaged children enrolled in the school is at least #be percent of the school's total enrollment2 and 7ii7 the ,secretary determines on the basis of a written request from such agency and in accordance with such criteria as the ,secretary establishes1 that approval of that request would further the purposes of this part4 7#b7 ,local educational agency discretion 7,a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding paragraph 7#a77;,b71 a local educational agency may-- 7i7 designate as eligible any school attendance area or school in which at least #ce percent of the children are from low-income families2 7ii7 use funds received under this part in a school that is not in an eligible school attendance area1 if the percentage of children from low-income families enrolled in the school is equal to or greater than the percentage of such children in a participating school attendance area of such agency2 7iii7 designate and serve a school attendance area or school that is not eligible under this section1 but that was eligible and that was served in the preceding fiscal year1 but only for #a additional fiscal year2 and 7iv7 elect not to serve an eligible school attendance area or eligible school that has a higher percentage of children from low-income families if-- 7,i7 the school meets the comparability requirements of section #aaag7;c72 7,,ii7 the school is receiving supplemental funds from other ,state or local sources that are spent according to the requirements of this section2 and 7,,iii7 the funds expended from such other sources equal or exceed the amount that would be provided under this part4 7,b7 ,special rule ,notwithstanding subparagraph 7,a77iv71 the number of children attending private elementary schools and secondary schools who are to receive services1 and the assistance such children are to receive under this part1 shall be determined without regard to whether the public school attendance area in which such children reside is assisted under subparagraph 7,a74 7#c7 ,allocations 7,a7 ,in general ,a local educational agency shall allocate funds received under this part to eligible school attendance areas or eligible schools1 identified under paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 in rank order1 on the basis of the total number of children from low-income families in each area or school4 7,b7 ,special rule 7i7 ,in general ,except as provided in clause 7ii71 the per-pupil amount of funds allocated to each school attendance area or school under subparagraph 7,a7 shall be at least #abe percent of the per-pupil amount of funds a local educational agency received for that year under the poverty criteria described by the local educational agency in the plan submitted under section #aaab1 except that this clause shall not apply to a local educational agency that only serves schools in which the percentage of such children is #ce percent or greater4 7ii7 ,exception ,a local educational agency may reduce the amount of funds allocated under clause 7i7 for a school attendance area or school by the amount of any supplemental ,state and local funds expended in that school attendance area or school for programs that meet the requirements of this section4 7#d7 ,reservation of funds 7,a7 ,in general ,a local educational agency shall reserve such funds as are necessary under this part to provide services comparable to those provided to children in schools funded under this part to serve-- 7i7 homeless children1 including providing educationally related support services to children in shelters and other locations where children may live2 7ii7 children in local institutions for neglected children2 and 7iii7 if appropriate1 children in local institutions for delinquent children1 and neglected or delinquent children in community day programs4 7,b7 ,homeless children and youth ,funds reserved under subparagraph 7,a77i7 may be-- 7i7 determined based on a needs assessment of homeless children and youths in the local educational agency1 as conducted under section #gbc7;b77#a7 of the ,mc,kinney-,vento ,homeless ,assistance ,act2 and 7ii7 used to provide homeless children and youths with services not ordinarily provided to other students under this part1 including providing-- 7,i7 funding for the liaison designated pursuant to section #gbb7;g77#a77;,j77ii7 of such ,act2 and 7,,ii7 transportation pursuant to section #gbb7;g77#a77;,j77iii7 of such ,act4 7#e7 ,early childhood education ,a local educational agency may reserve funds made available to carry out this section to provide early childhood education programs for eligible children4 7b7 ,schoolwide programs and targeted assistance schools 7#a7 ,in general ,for each school that will receive funds under this part1 the local educational agency shall determine whether the school shall operate a schoolwide program consistent with subsection 7c7 or a targeted assistance school program consistent with subsection 7d74 7#b7 ,needs assessment ,the determination under paragraph 7#a7 shall be-- 7,a7 based on a comprehensive needs assessment of the entire school that takes into account information on the academic achievement of children in relation to the challenging ,state academic standards under section #aaaa7;b77#a71 particularly the needs of those children failing or are at-risk of failing to meet the challenging ,state academic standards and any other factors as determined by the local educational agency2 and 7,b7 conducted with the participation of individuals who would carry out the schoolwide plan1 including those individuals under subsection 7c77#b77;,b74 7#c7 ,coordination ,the needs assessment under paragraph 7#b7 may be undertaken as part of other related needs assessments under this ,act4 7c7 ,schoolwide programs 7#a7 ,in general 7,a7 ,eligibility ,a local educational agency may consolidate and use funds under this part1 together with other ,federal1 ,state1 and local funds1 in order to upgrade the entire educational program of a school that serves an eligible school attendance area in which not less than #dj percent of the children are from low-income families1 or not less than #dj percent of the children enrolled in the school are from such families4 7,b7 ,exception ,a school that serves an eligible school attendance area in which less than #dj percent of the children are from low-income families1 or a school for which less than #dj percent of the children enrolled in the school are from such families1 may operate a schoolwide program under this section if-- 7i7 the local educational agency in which the school is located allows such school to do so2 and 7ii7 the results of the comprehensive needs assessment conducted under subsection 7b77#b7 determine a schoolwide program will best serve the needs of the students in the school served under this part in improving academic achievement and other factors4 7#b7 ,schoolwide program plan ,an eligible school operating a schoolwide program shall develop a comprehensive plan1 in consultation with the local educational agency1 tribes and tribal organizations present in the community1 and other individuals as determined by the school1 that-- 7,a7 is developed during a #a-year period1 unless-- 7i7 the local educational agency determines in consultation with the school that less time is needed to develop and implement the schoolwide program2 or 7ii7 the school is operating a schoolwide program on the day before the date of enactment of the ,every ,child ,achieves ,act of #bjae1 in which case such school may continue to operate such program1 but shall develop amendments to its existing plan during the first year of assistance after that date to reflect the provisions of this section2 7,b7 is developed with the involvement of parents and other members of the community to be served and individuals who will carry out such plan1 including teachers1 principals1 other school leaders1 paraprofessionals present in the school1 and administrators 7including administrators of programs described in other parts of this title71 and1 if appropriate1 specialized instructional support personnel1 technical assistance providers1 school staff1 and students2 7,c7 remains in effect for the duration of the school's participation under this part1 except that the plan and the implementation of1 and results achieved by1 the schoolwide program shall be regularly monitored and revised as necessary to ensure students are meeting the challenging ,state academic standards2 7,d7 is available to the local educational agency1 parents1 and the public1 and the information contained in such plan shall be in an understandable and uniform format and1 to the extent practicable1 provided in a language that the parents can understand2 7,e7 if appropriate and applicable1 developed in coordination and integration with other ,federal1 ,state1 and local services1 resources1 and programs1 such as programs supported under this ,act1 violence prevention programs1 nutrition programs1 housing programs1 ,head ,start programs1 adult education programs1 career and technical education programs1 and interventions and supports for schools identified as in need of intervention and support under section #aaad2 and 7,f7 includes a description of-- 7i7 the results of the comprehensive needs assessments of the entire school required under subsection 7b77#b72 7ii7 the strategies that the school will be implementing to address school needs1 including a description of how such strategies will-- 7,i7 provide opportunities for all children1 including each of the categories of students1 as defined in section #aaaa7;b77#c77;,a71 to meet the challenging ,state academic standards under section #aaaa7;b77#a72 7,,ii7 use evidence-based methods and instructional strategies that strengthen the academic program in the school1 increase the amount and quality of learning time1 and help provide an enriched and accelerated curriculum2 7,,iii7 address the needs of all children in the school1 but particularly the needs of those at risk of not meeting the challenging ,state academic standards1 which may include-- 7aa7 counseling1 specialized instructional support services1 and mentoring services2 7bb7 preparation for and awareness of opportunities for postsecondary education and the workforce1 including career and technical education programs2 7cc7 implementation of a schoolwide multi-tiered system of supports1 including positive behavioral interventions and supports and early intervening services1 including through coordination with such activities and services carried out under the ,individuals with ,disabilities ,education ,act2 7dd7 implementation of supports for teachers and other school personnel1 which may include professional development and other activities to improve instruction1 activities to recruit and retain effective teachers1 particularly in high-need schools1 and using data from academic assessments under section #aaaa7;b77#b7 and other formative and summative assessments to improve instruction2 7ee7 programs1 activities1 and courses in the core academic subjects to assist children in meeting the challenging ,state academic standards2 and 7ff7 other strategies to improve student's academic and nonacademic skills essential for success2 and 7,,iv7 be monitored and improved over time based on student needs1 including increased supports for those students who are lowest-achieving2 7iii7 if programs are consolidated1 a list of ,state educational agency and local educational agency programs and other ,federal programs that will be consolidated in the schoolwide program2 and 7iv7 if appropriate1 how funds will be used to establish or enhance early childhood education programs for children who are aged #e or younger1 including how programs will help transition such children to local elementary school programs4 7#c7 ,identification of students not required 7,a7 ,in general ,no school participating in a schoolwide program shall be required to identify-- 7i7 particular children under this part as eligible to participate in a schoolwide program2 or 7ii7 individual services as supplementary4 7,b7 ,supplemental funds ,in accordance with the method of determination described in section #aaag1 a school participating in a schoolwide program shall use funds available to carry out this paragraph only to supplement the amount of funds that would1 in the absence of funds under this part1 be made available from non-,federal sources for the school1 including funds needed to provide services that are required by law for children with disabilities and children who are ,english learners4 7#d7 ,exemption from statutory and regulatory requirements 7,a7 ,exemption ,the ,secretary may1 through publication of a notice in the ,federal ,register1 exempt schoolwide programs under this section from statutory or regulatory provisions of any other noncompetitive formula grant program administered by the ,secretary 7other than formula or discretionary grant programs under the ,individuals with ,disabilities ,education ,act1 except as provided in section #fac7;a77#b77;,d7 of such ,act71 or any discretionary grant program administered by the ,secretary1 to support schoolwide programs if the intent and purposes of such other programs are met4 7,b7 ,requirements ,a school that chooses to use funds from such other programs shall not be relieved of the requirements relating to health1 safety1 civil rights1 student and parental participation and involvement1 services to private school children1 comparability of services1 maintenance of effort1 uses of ,federal funds to supplement1 not supplant non-,federal funds 7in accordance with the method of determination described in section #aaag71 or the distribution of funds to ,state educational agencies or local educational agencies that apply to the receipt of funds from such programs4 7,c7 ,records ,a school that chooses to consolidate and use funds from different ,federal programs under this paragraph shall not be required to maintain separate fiscal accounting records1 by program1 that identify the specific activities supported by those particular funds as long as the school maintains records that demonstrate that the schoolwide program1 considered as a whole1 addresses the intent and purposes of each of the ,federal programs that were consolidated to support the schoolwide program4 7#e7 ,preschool programs ,a school that operates a schoolwide program under this subsection may use funds made available under this part to establish1 expand1 or enhance preschool programs for children aged #e or younger4 7d7 ,targeted assistance school programs 7#a7 ,in general ,each school selected to receive funds under subsection 7a77#c7 for which the local educational agency serving such school1 based on the results of the comprehensive needs assessment conducted under subsection 7b77#b71 determines the school shall operate a targeted assistance school program1 may use funds received under this part only for programs that provide services to eligible children under paragraph 7#c7 who are identified as having the greatest need for special assistance4 7#b7 ,targeted assistance school program ,each school operating a targeted assistance school program shall develop a plan1 in consultation with the local educational agency and other individuals as determined by the school1 that includes-- 7,a7 a description of the results of the comprehensive needs assessments of the entire school required under subsection 7b77#b72 7,b7 a description of the process for determining which students will be served and the students to be served2 7,c7 a description of how the activities supported under this part will be coordinated with and incorporated into the regular education program of the school2 7,d7 a description of how the program will serve participating students identified under subparagraph 7,b71 including by-- 7i7 using resources under this part1 such as support for programs1 activities1 and courses in core academic subjects to help participating children meet the challenging ,state academic standards2 7ii7 using methods and instructional strategies that are evidence-based to strengthen the core academic program of the school and that may include-- 7,i7 expanded learning time1 before- and after-school programs1 and summer programs and opportunities2 or 7,,ii7 a multi-tiered system of supports1 positive behavioral interventions and supports1 and early intervening services2 7iii7 coordinating with and supporting the regular education program1 which may include services to assist preschool children in the transition from early childhood education programs such as ,head ,start1 the literacy program under part ,d of title ,,ii1 or ,state-run preschool programs to elementary school programs2 7iv7 supporting effective teachers1 principals1 other school leaders1 paraprofessionals1 and1 if appropriate1 specialized instructional support personnel1 and other school personnel who work with participating children in programs under this subsection or in the regular education program with resources provided under this part1 and1 to the extent practicable1 from other sources1 through professional development2 7v7 implementing strategies to increase parental involvement of parents of participating children in accordance with section #aaae2 and 7vi7 if applicable1 coordinating and integrating ,federal1 ,state1 and local services and programs1 such as programs supported under this ,act1 violence prevention programs1 nutrition programs1 housing programs1 ,head ,start programs1 adult education programs1 career and technical education1 and intervention and supports in schools identified as in need of intervention and support under section #aaad2 and 7,e7 assurances that the school will-- 7i7 help provide an accelerated1 high-quality curriculum2 7ii7 minimize removing children from the regular classroom during regular school hours for instruction provided under this part2 and 7iii7 on an ongoing basis1 review the progress of participating children and revise the plan under this section1 if necessary1 to provide additional assistance to enable such children to meet the challenging ,state academic standards4 7#c7 ,eligible children 7,a7 ,eligible population 7i7 ,in general ,the eligible population for services under this subsection shall be-- 7,i7 children not older than age #ba who are entitled to a free public education through grade #ab2 and 7,,ii7 children who are not yet at a grade level at which the local educational agency provides a free public education4 7ii7 ,eligible children from eligible population ,from the population described in clause 7i71 eligible children are children identified by the school as failing1 or most at risk of failing1 to meet the challenging ,state academic standards on the basis of multiple1 educationally related1 objective criteria established by the local educational agency and supplemented by the school1 except that children from preschool through grade #b shall be selected solely on the basis of criteria1 including objective criteria1 established by the local educational agency and supplemented by the school4 7,b7 ,children included 7i7 ,in general ,children who are economically disadvantaged1 children with disabilities1 migrant children1 or children who are ,english learners1 are eligible for services under this subsection on the same basis as other children selected to receive services under this subsection4 7ii7 ,head start and preschool children ,a child who1 at any time in the #b years preceding the year for which the determination is made1 participated in a ,head ,start program1 the literacy program under part ,d of title ,,ii1 or in preschool services under this title1 is eligible for services under this subsection4 7iii7 ,migrant children ,a child who1 at any time in the #b years preceding the year for which the determination is made1 received services under part ,c is eligible for services under this subsection4 7iv7 ,neglected or delinquent children ,a child in a local institution for neglected or delinquent children and youth or attending a community day program for such children is eligible for services under this subsection4 7v7 ,homeless children ,a child who is homeless and attending any school served by the local educational agency is eligible for services under this subsection4 7,c7 ,special rule ,funds received under this subsection may not be used to provide services that are otherwise required by law to be made available to children described in subparagraph 7,b7 but may be used to coordinate or supplement such services4 7#d7 ,integration of professional development ,to promote the integration of staff supported with funds under this subsection into the regular school program and overall school planning and improvement efforts1 public school personnel who are paid with funds received under this subsection may-- 7,a7 participate in general professional development and school planning activities2 and 7,b7 assume limited duties that are assigned to similar personnel who are not so paid1 including duties beyond classroom instruction or that do not benefit participating children1 so long as the amount of time spent on such duties is the same proportion of total work time as prevails with respect to similar personnel at the same school4 7#e7 ,special rules 7,a7 ,simultaneous service ,nothing in this subsection shall be construed to prohibit a school from serving students under this subsection simultaneously with students with similar educational needs1 in the same educational settings where appropriate4 7,b7 ,comprehensive services ,if health1 nutrition1 and other social services are not otherwise available to eligible children in a school operating a targeted assistance school program and such school1 if appropriate1 has established a collaborative partnership with local service providers and funds are not reasonably available from other public or private sources to provide such services1 then a portion of the funds provided under this subsection may be used to provide such services1 including through-- 7i7 the provision of basic medical equipment and services1 such as eyeglasses and hearing aids2 7ii7 compensation of a coordinator2 7iii7 family support and engagement services2 7iv7 health care services and integrated student supports to address the physical1 mental1 and emotional well-being of children2 and 7v7 professional development necessary to assist teachers1 specialized instructional support personnel1 other staff1 and parents in identifying and meeting the comprehensive needs of eligible children4 7e7 ,prohibition ,nothing in this section shall be construed to authorize the ,secretary or any other officer or employee of the ,federal ,government to require a local educational agency or school to submit the results of a comprehensive needs assessment under subsection 7b77#b7 or a plan under subsection 7c7 or 7d7 for review or approval by the ,secretary4 #aaad4 ,school identification1 interventions1 and supports 7a7 ,state review and responsibilities 7#a7 ,in general ,each ,state educational agency receiving funds under this part shall use the system designed by the ,state under section #aaaa7;b77#c7 to annually-- 7,a7 identify the public schools that receive funds under this part and are in need of intervention and support using the method established by the ,state in section #aaaa7;b77#c77;,b77iii72 7,b7 require for inclusion-- 7i7 on each local educational agency report card required under section #aaaa7;d71 the names of schools served by the agency identified under subparagraph 7,a72 and 7ii7 on each school report card required under section #aaaa7;d71 whether the school was identified under subparagraph 7,a72 7,c7 ensure that all public schools that receive funds under this part and are identified as in need of intervention and support under subparagraph 7,a71 implement an evidence-based intervention or support strategy designed by the ,state or local educational agency described in subparagraph 7,a7 or 7,b7 of subsection 7b77#c72 7,d7 prioritize intervention and supports in the identified schools most in need of intervention and support1 as determined by the ,state1 using the results of the accountability system under #aaaa7;b77#c77;,b77iii72 and 7,e7 monitor and evaluate the implementation of school intervention and support strategies by local educational agencies1 including in the lowest-performing elementary schools and secondary schools in the ,state1 and use the results of the evaluation to take appropriate steps to change or improve interventions or support strategies as necessary4 7#b7 ,state educational agency responsibilities ,the ,state educational agency shall-- 7,a7 make technical assistance available to local educational agencies that serve schools identified as in need of intervention and support under paragraph 7#a77;,a72 7,b7 if the ,state educational agency determines that a local educational agency failed to carry out its responsibilities under this section1 take such actions as the ,state educational agency determines to be appropriate and in compliance with ,state law to assist the local educational agency and ensure that such local educational agency is carrying out its responsibilities2 7,c7 inform local educational agencies of schools identified as in need of intervention and support under paragraph 7#a77;,a7 in a timely and easily accessible manner that is before the beginning of the school year2 and 7,d7 publicize and disseminate to the public1 including teachers1 principals and other school leaders1 and parents1 the results of the ,state review under paragraph 7#a74 7b7 ,local educational agency review and responsibilities 7#a7 ,in general ,each local educational agency with a school identified as in need of intervention and support under subsection 7a77#a77;,a7 shall1 in consultation with teachers1 principals and other school leaders1 school personnel1 parents1 and community members-- 7,a7 conduct a review of such school1 including by examining the indicators and measures included in the ,state-determined accountability system described in section #aaaa7;b77#c77;,b7 to determine the factors that led to such identification2 7,b7 conduct a review of the policies1 procedures1 personnel decisions1 and budgetary decisions of the local educational agency1 including the measures on the local educational agency and school report cards under section #aaaa7;d7 that impact the school and could have contributed to the identification of the school2 7,c7 develop and implement appropriate intervention and support strategies1 as described in paragraph 7#c71 that are proportional to the identified needs of the school1 for assisting the identified school2 7,d7 develop a rigorous comprehensive plan that will be publicly available and provided to parents1 for ensuring the successful implementation of the intervention and support strategies described in paragraph 7#c7 in identified schools1 which may include-- 7i7 technical assistance that will be provided to the school2 7ii7 improved delivery of services to be provided by the local educational agency2 7iii7 increased support for stronger curriculum1 program of instruction1 wraparound services1 or other resources provided to students in the school2 7iv7 any changes to personnel necessary to improve educational opportunities for children in the school2 7v7 redesigning how time for student learning or teacher collaboration is used within the school2 7vi7 using data to inform instruction for continuous improvement2 7vii7 providing increased coaching or support for principals and other school leaders and teachers2 7viii7 improving school climate and safety2 7ix7 providing ongoing mechanisms for family and community engagement to improve student learning2 and 7x7 establishing partnerships with entities1 including private entities with a demonstrated record of improving student achievement1 that will assist the local educational agency in fulfilling its responsibilities under this section2 and 7,e7 collect and use data on an ongoing basis to monitor the results of the intervention and support strategies and adjust such strategies as necessary during implementation in order to improve student academic achievement4 7#b7 ,notice to parents ,a local educational agency shall promptly provide to a parent or parents of each student enrolled in a school identified as in need of intervention and support under subsection 7a77#a77;,a7 in an easily accessible and understandable form and1 to the extent practicable1 in a language that parents can understand-- 7,a7 an explanation of what the identification means1 and how the school compares in terms of academic achievement and other measures in the ,state accountability system under section #aaaa7;b77#c77;,b7 to other schools served by the local educational agency and the ,state educational agency involved2 7,b7 the reasons for the identification2 7,c7 an explanation of what the local educational agency or ,state educational agency is doing to help the school address student academic achievement and other measures1 including a description of the intervention and support strategies developed under paragraph 7#a77;,c7 that will be implemented in the school2 7,d7 an explanation of how the parents can become involved in addressing academic achievement and other measures that caused the school to be identified2 and 7,e7 an explanation of the parents' option to transfer their child to another public school under paragraph 7#d71 if applicable4 7#c7 ,school intervention and support strategies 7,a7 ,in general ,consistent with subsection 7a77#a7 and paragraph 7#a71 a local educational agency shall develop and implement evidence-based intervention and support strategies for an identified school that the local educational agency determines appropriate to address the needs of students in such identified school1 which shall-- 7i7 be designed to address the specific reasons for identification1 as described in subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 of paragraph 7#a72 7ii7 be implemented1 at a minimum1 in a manner that is proportional to the specific reasons for identification1 as described in subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 of paragraph 7#a72 and 7iii7 distinguish between the lowest-performing schools and other schools identified as in need of intervention and support for other reasons1 including schools with categories of students1 as defined in section #aaaa7;b77#c77;,a71 not meeting the goals described in section #aaaa7;b77#c77;,b77i71 as determined by the review in subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 of paragraph 7#a74 7,b7 ,state determined strategies ,consistent with ,state law1 a ,state educational agency may establish alternative evidence-based ,state determined strategies that can be used by local educational agencies to assist a school identified as in need of intervention and support under subsection 7a77#a77;,a71 in addition to the assistance strategies developed by a local educational agency under subparagraph 7,a74 7#d7 ,public school choice 7,a7 ,in general ,a local educational agency may provide all students enrolled in a school identified as in need of intervention and support under subsection 7a77#a77;,a7 with the option to transfer to another public school served by the local educational agency1 unless such an option is prohibited by ,state law4 7,b7 ,priority ,in providing students the option to transfer to another public school1 the local educational agency shall give priority to the lowest achieving children from low-income families1 as determined by the local educational agency for the purposes of allocating funds to schools under section #aaac7;a77#c74 7,c7 ,treatment ,students who use the option to transfer to another public school shall be enrolled in classes and other activities in the public school to which the students transfer in the same manner as all other children at the public school4 7,d7 ,special rule ,a local educational agency shall permit a child who transfers to another public school under this paragraph to remain in that school until the child has completed the highest grade in that school4 7,e7 ,funding for transportation ,a local educational agency may spend an amount equal to not more than #e percent of its allocation under subpart #b to pay for the provision of transportation for students who transfer under this paragraph to the public schools to which the students transfer4 7#e7 ,prohibitions on federal interference with state and local decisions ,nothing in this section shall be construed to authorize or permit the ,secretary to establish any criterion that specifies1 defines1 or prescribes-- 7,a7 any school intervention or support strategy that ,states or local educational agencies shall use to assist schools identified as in need of intervention and support under this section2 or 7,b7 the weight of any indicator or measure that a ,state shall use to identify schools under subsection 7a74 7c7 ,funds for local school interventions and supports 7#a7 ,in general 7,a7 ,grants authorized ,from the total amount appropriated under section #ajjb7;f7 for a fiscal year1 the ,secretary shall award grants to ,states and the ,bureau of ,indian ,education of the ,department of the ,interior1 through an allotment as determined under subparagraph 7,b71 to carry out the activities described in this subsection4 7,b7 ,allotments ,from the total amount appropriated under section #ajjb7;f7 for a fiscal year1 the ,secretary shall allot to each ,state1 the ,bureau of ,indian ,education of the ,department of the ,interior1 and each outlying area for such fiscal year with an approved application1 an amount that bears the same relationship to such total amount as the amount such ,state1 the ,bureau of ,indian ,education of the ,department of the ,interior1 or such outlying area received under parts ,a1 ,c1 and ,d of this title for the most recent preceding fiscal year for which the data are available bears to the amount received by all such ,states1 the ,bureau of ,indian ,education of the ,department of the ,interior1 and all such outlying areas under parts ,a1 ,c1 and ,d of this title for such most recent preceding fiscal year4 7#b7 ,state application ,a ,state that desires to receive school improvement funds under this subsection shall submit an application to the ,secretary at such time and in such manner as the ,secretary may require1 which shall include a description of-- 7,a7 the process and the criteria that the ,state will use to award subgrants under paragraph 7#d77;,a71 including how the subgrants will serve schools identified by the ,state as the lowest-performing schools under subsection 7a77#a72 7,b7 the process and the criteria the ,state will use to determine whether the local educational agency's proposal for serving each identified school meets the requirements of paragraph 7#f7 and other provisions of this section2 7,c7 how the ,state will ensure that local educational agencies conduct a comprehensive review of each identified school as required under subsection 7b7 to identify evidence-based school intervention and support strategies that are likely to be successful in each particular school2 7,d7 how the ,state will ensure geographic diversity in making subgrants2 7,e7 how the ,state will set priorities in awarding subgrants to local educational agencies1 including how the ,state will prioritize local educational agencies serving elementary schools and secondary schools identified as the lowest-performing schools under subsection 7a77#a7 that will use subgrants to serve such schools2 7,f7 how the ,state will monitor and evaluate the implementation of evidence-based school intervention and support strategies supported by funds under this subsection2 and 7,g7 how the ,state will reduce barriers for schools in the implementation of school intervention and support strategies1 including by providing operational flexibility that would enable complete implementation of the selected school improvement strategy4 7#c7 ,state administration2 technical assistance2 exception 7,a7 ,in general ,a ,state that receives an allotment under this subsection may reserve not more than a total of #e percent of such allotment for the administration of this subsection to carry out its responsibilities under subsection 7a77#b7 to support school and local educational agency interventions and supports1 which may include activities aimed at building ,state capacity to support and monitor the local educational agency and school intervention and supports4 7,b7 ,exception ,notwithstanding subparagraph 7,a71 a ,state educational agency may reserve from the amount allotted under this subsection additional funds to meet its responsibilities under subsection 7a77#b77;,b7 if a local educational agency fails to carry out its responsibilities under subsection 7b71 but shall not reserve more than necessary to meet such ,state responsibilities4 7#d7 ,subgrants to local educational agencies 7,a7 ,in general ,from the amounts awarded to a ,state under this subsection1 the ,state educational agency shall allocate not less than #ie percent to make subgrants to local educational agencies1 on a competitive basis1 to serve schools identified as in need of intervention and support under subsection 7a77#a77;,a74 7,b7 ,duration ,the ,state educational agency shall award subgrants under this paragraph for a period of not more than #e years1 which period may include a planning year4 7,c7 ,criteria ,subgrants awarded under this section shall be of sufficient size to enable a local educational agency to effectively implement the selected intervention and support strategy4 7,d7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this subsection shall be construed as prohibiting a ,state from allocating subgrants under this subsection to a statewide school district1 consortium of local educational agencies1 or an educational service agency that serves schools identified as in need of intervention and support under this section1 if such entities are legally constituted or recognized as local educational agencies in the ,state4 7#e7 ,application ,in order to receive a subgrant under this subsection1 a local educational agency shall submit an application to the ,state educational agency at such time1 in such form1 and including such information as the ,state educational agency may require4 ,each application shall include1 at a minimum-- 7,a7 a description of the process the local educational agency has used for selecting an appropriate evidence-based school intervention and support strategy for each school to be served1 including how the local educational agency has analyzed the needs of each such school in accordance with subsection 7b77#a7 and meaningfully consulted with teachers1 principals1 and other school leaders in selecting such intervention and support strategy2 7,b7 the specific evidence-based school interventions and supports to be used in each school to be served1 how these interventions and supports will address the needs identified in the review under subsection 7b77#a71 and the timeline for implementing such school interventions and supports in each school to be served2 7,c7 a detailed budget covering the grant period1 including planned expenditures at the school level for activities supporting full and effective implementation of the selected school intervention and support strategy2 7,d7 a description of how the local educational agency will-- 7i7 design and implement the selected school intervention and support strategy1 in accordance with the requirements under subsection 7b77#a77;,c71 including the use of appropriate measures to monitor the effectiveness of implementation2 7ii7 use a rigorous review process to recruit1 screen1 select1 and evaluate any external partners with whom the local educational agency will partner2 7iii7 align other ,federal1 ,state1 and local resources with the intervention and support strategy to reduce duplication1 increase efficiency1 and assist identified schools in complying with reporting requirements of ,federal and ,state programs2 7iv7 modify practices and policies1 if necessary1 to provide operational flexibility that enables full and effective implementation of the selected school intervention and support strategy2 7v7 collect and use data on an ongoing basis to adjust the intervention and support strategy during implementation1 and if necessary1 modify or implement a different strategy if implementation is not effective1 in order to improve student academic achievement2 7vi7 ensure that the implementation of the intervention and support strategy meets the needs of each of the categories of students1 as defined in section #aaaa7;b77#c77;,a72 7vii7 provide information to parents1 guardians1 teachers1 and other stakeholders about the effectiveness of implementation1 to the extent practicable1 in a language that the parents can understand2 and 7viii7 sustain successful reforms and practices after the funding period ends2 7,e7 a description of the technical assistance and other support that the local educational agency will provide to ensure effective implementation of school intervention and support strategies in identified schools1 in accordance with subsection 7b77#a77;,d71 such as ensuring identified schools have access to resources like facilities1 professional development1 and technology and adopting human resource policies that prioritize recruitment1 retention1 and placement of effective staff in identified schools2 and 7,f7 an assurance that each school the local educational agency proposes to serve will receive all of the ,state and local funds it would have received in the absence of funds received under this subsection4 7#f7 ,local activities ,a local educational agency that receives a subgrant under this subsection-- 7,a7 shall use the subgrant funds to implement evidence-based school intervention and support strategies in schools identified as in need of intervention and support under subsection 7a77#a77;,a72 and 7,b7 may use the subgrant funds to carry out1 at the local educational agency level1 activities that directly support the implementation of the intervention and support strategies such as-- 7i7 assistance in data collection and analysis2 7ii7 recruiting and retaining staff2 7iii7 high-quality1 evidence-based professional development2 7iv7 coordination of services to address students' non-academic needs2 and 7v7 progress monitoring4 7#g7 ,reporting ,a ,state that receives funds under this subsection shall report to the ,secretary a list of all the local educational agencies that received a subgrant under this subsection and for each local educational agency that received a subgrant1 a list of all the schools that were served1 the amount of funds each school received1 and the intervention and support strategies implemented in each school4 7#h7 ,supplement not supplant ,a local educational agency or ,state shall use ,federal funds received under this subsection only to supplement the funds that would1 in the absence of such ,federal funds1 be made available from non-,federal sources for the education of students participating in programs funded under this subsection4 7d7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section shall be construed to alter or otherwise affect the rights1 remedies1 and procedures afforded school or school district employees under ,federal1 ,state1 or local laws 7including applicable regulations or court orders7 or under the terms of collective bargaining agreements1 memoranda of understanding1 or other agreements between such employees and their employers4 2 7#b7 by striking section #aaai2 and 7#c7 by redesignating sections #aaah1 #aabj1 #aabj;,a1 and #aabj;,b as sections #aaae1 #aaaf1 #aaag1 and #aaah1 respectively4 #ajje4 ,parent and family engagement ,section #aaae1 as redesignated by section #ajjd7c71 is amended-- 7#a7 in the section heading1 by striking ,parental involvement and inserting ,parent and family engagement2 7#b7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by inserting conducts outreach to all parents and family members and after only if such agency2 and 7ii7 by inserting and family members after and procedures for the involvement of parents2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a7-- 7,i7 by inserting and family members after 1 and distribute to1 parents2 7,,ii7 by striking written parent involvement policy and inserting written parent and family engagement policy2 and 7,,iii7 by striking expectations for parent involvement and inserting expectations and objectives for meaningful parent and family involvement2 and 7ii7 by striking subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,f7 and inserting the following3 7,a7 involve parents and family members in jointly developing the local educational agency plan under section #aaab and the process of school review and intervention and support under section #aaad2 7,b7 provide the coordination1 technical assistance1 and other support necessary to assist and build the capacity of all participating schools within the local educational agency in planning and implementing effective parent and family involvement activities to improve student academic achievement and school performance1 which may include meaningful consultation with employers1 business leaders1 and philanthropic organizations1 or individuals with expertise in effectively engaging parents and family members in education2 7,c7 coordinate and integrate parent and family engagement strategies under this part with parent and family engagement strategies1 to the extent feasible and appropriate1 with other relevant ,federal1 ,state1 and local laws and programs2 7,d7 conduct1 with the meaningful involvement of parents and family members1 an annual evaluation of the content and effectiveness of the parent and family engagement policy in improving the academic quality of all schools served under this part1 including identifying-- 7i7 barriers to greater participation by parents in activities authorized by this section 7with particular attention to parents who are economically disadvantaged1 are disabled1 are ,english learners1 have limited literacy1 or are of any racial or ethnic minority background72 7ii7 the needs of parents and family members to assist with the learning of their children1 including engaging with school personnel and teachers2 and 7iii7 strategies to support successful school and family interactions2 7,e7 use the findings of such evaluation in subparagraph 7,d7 to design evidence-based strategies for more effective parental involvement1 and to revise1 if necessary1 the parent and family engagement policies described in this section2 and 7,f7 involve parents in the activities of the schools served under this part1 which may include establishing a parent advisory board comprised of a sufficient number and representative group of parents or family members served by the local educational agency to adequately represent the needs of the population served by such agency for the purposes of developing1 revising1 and reviewing the parent and family engagement policy4 2 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking to carry out this section1 including promoting family literacy and parenting skills1 and insert to assist schools to carry out the activities described in this section12 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking 7,b7 ,parental input4--,parents of children and inserting 7,b7 ,parent and family member input4--,parents and family members of children2 7iii7 in subparagraph 7,c7-- 7,i7 by striking #ie percent and inserting #he percent2 and 7,,ii7 by inserting 1 with priority given to high-need schools after schools served under this part2 and 7iv7 by adding at the end the following3 7,d7 ,use of funds ,funds reserved under subparagraph 7,a7 by a local educational agency shall be used to carry out activities and strategies consistent with the local educational agency's parent and family engagement policy1 including not less than #a of the following3 7i7 ,supporting schools and nonprofit organizations in providing professional development for local educational agency and school personnel regarding parent and family engagement strategies1 which may be provided jointly to teachers1 school leaders1 specialized instructional support personnel1 paraprofessionals1 early childhood educators1 and parents and family members4 7ii7 ,supporting home visitation programs4 7iii7 ,disseminating information on best practices focused on parent and family engagement1 especially best practices for increasing the engagement of economically disadvantaged parents and family members4 7iv7 ,collaborating or providing subgrants to schools to enable such schools to collaborate with community-based or other organizations or employers with a demonstrated track record of success in improving and increasing parent and family engagement4 7v7 ,engaging in any other activities and strategies that the local educational agency determines are appropriate and consistent with such agency's parent and family engagement policy1 which may include adult education and literacy activities1 as defined in section #bjc of the ,adult ,education and ,family ,literacy ,act4 2 7#c7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in the subsection heading1 by striking ,parental involvement policy and inserting ,parental and family engagement policy2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by inserting and family members after distribute to1 parents2 and 7ii7 by striking written parental involvement policy and inserting written parent and family engagement policy2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 by striking parental involvement policy and inserting parent and family engagement policy2 and 7ii7 by inserting and family members after that applies to all parents2 and 7,d7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7i7 by striking school district-level parental involvement policy and inserting district-level parent and family engagement policy2 and 7ii7 by inserting and family members in all schools served by the local educational agency after policy that applies to all parents2 7#d7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking parental involvement policy and inserting parent and family engagement policy2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#d77;,b71 by striking the proficiency levels students are expected to meet and inserting the achievement levels of the challenging ,state academic standards2 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#e71 by striking section #aaad7;b77#b7 and inserting section #aaac7;c77#b72 7#e7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking parental involvement policy and inserting parent and family engagement policy2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by striking the ,state's student academic achievement standards and inserting the challenging ,state academic standards2 and 7ii7 by striking 1 such as monitoring attendance1 homework completion1 and television watching2 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking and after the semicolon2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking the period and inserting 2 and2 and 7iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7,d7 ensuring regular two-way1 meaningful communication between family members and school staff1 to the extent practicable1 in a language that family members can understand and access4 2 7#f7 in subsection 7e7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking the ,state's academic content standards and ,state student academic achievement standards and inserting the challenging ,state academic standards2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking pupil services personnel1 principals and inserting specialized instructional support personnel1 principals1 and other school leaders2 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#d71 by striking ,head ,start1 ,reading ,first1 ,early ,reading ,first1 ,even ,start1 the ,home ,instruction ,programs for ,preschool ,youngsters1 the ,parents as ,teachers ,program1 and inserting other relevant ,federal1 ,state1 and local laws12 7#g7 by striking subsection 7f7 and inserting the following3 7f7 ,accessibility ,in carrying out the parent and family engagement requirements of this part1 local educational agencies and schools1 to the extent practicable1 shall provide opportunities for the full and informed participation of parents and family members 7including parents and family members who are ,english learners1 parents and family members with disabilities1 and parents and family members of migratory children71 including providing information and school reports required under section #aaaa in a format and1 to the extent practicable1 in a language such parents understand4 2 and 7#h7 in subsection 7h71 by striking parental involvement policies and inserting parent and family engagement policies4 #ajjf4 ,participation of children enrolled in private schools ,section #aaaf1 as redesignated by section #ajjd7c71 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by striking section #aaae7;b7 and inserting section #aaac7;d77#c72 and 7ii7 by striking sections #aaah and #aaai and inserting section #aaae2 and 7,b7 by striking paragraph 7#d7 and inserting the following3 7#d7 ,expenditures 7,a7 ,in general ,expenditures for educational services and other benefits to eligible private school children shall be equal to the proportion of funds allocated to participating school attendance areas based on the number of children from low-income families who attend private schools4 7,b7 ,term of determination ,the local educational agency may determine the equitable share each year or every #b years4 7,c7 ,method of determination ,the proportional share of funds shall be determined-- 7i7 based on the total allocation received by the local educational agency2 and 7ii7 prior to any allowable expenditures or transfers by the local educational agency4 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,e7-- 7,i7 by striking and before the proportion of funds2 and 7,,ii7 by inserting 1 and how that proportion of funds is determined after such services2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,f71 by striking section #aaac7;c77#a7 and inserting section #aaac7;a77#c72 7iii7 in subparagraph 7,g71 by striking and after the semicolon2 7iv7 in subparagraph 7,h71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7v7 by adding at the end the following3 7,i7 whether the agency shall provide services directly or assign responsibility for the provision of services to a separate government agency1 consortium1 or entity1 or to a third-party contractor4 2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#e77;,a7-- 7i7 by striking or before did not give due consideration2 and 7ii7 by inserting 1 or did not make a decision that treats the private school students equitably as required by this section before the period at the end4 #ajjg4 ,supplement1 not supplant ,section #aaag1 as redesignated by section #ajjd7c71 is amended by striking subsection 7b7 and inserting the following3 7b7 ,federal funds to supplement1 not supplant1 non-,federal funds 7#a7 ,in general ,a ,state educational agency or local educational agency shall use ,federal funds received under this part only to supplement the funds that would1 in the absence of such ,federal funds1 be made available from non-,federal sources for the education of students participating in programs assisted under this part1 and not to supplant such funds4 7#b7 ,compliance ,to demonstrate compliance with paragraph 7#a71 a local educational agency shall demonstrate that the methodology used to allocate ,state and local funds to each school receiving assistance under this part ensures that such school receives all of the ,state and local funds it would otherwise receive if it were not receiving assistance under this part4 7#c7 ,special rule ,no local educational agency shall be required to-- 7,a7 identify that an individual cost or service supported under this part is supplemental2 and 7,b7 provide services under this part through a particular instructional method or in a particular instructional setting in order to demonstrate such agency's compliance with paragraph 7#a74 7#d7 ,prohibition ,nothing in this section shall be construed to authorize or permit the ,secretary to establish any criterion that specifies1 defines1 or prescribes the specific methodology a local educational agency uses to allocate ,state and local funds to each school receiving assistance under this part4 7#e7 ,timeline ,a local educational agency-- 7,a7 shall meet the compliance requirement under paragraph 7#b7 not later than #b years after the date of enactment of the ,every ,child ,achieves ,act of #bjae2 and 7,b7 may demonstrate compliance with the requirement under paragraph 7#a7 before the end of such #b-year period using the method such local educational agency used on the day before the date of enactment of the ,every ,child ,achieves ,act of #bjae4 4 #ajjh4 ,coordination requirements ,section #aaah1 as redesignated by section #ajjd7c71 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking early childhood development programs such as the ,early ,reading ,first program and inserting 1 early childhood education programs1 including by developing agreements with such ,head ,start agencies and other entities to carry out such activities2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking early childhood development programs1 such as the ,early ,reading ,first program1 and inserting early childhood education programs2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking early childhood development program such as the ,early ,reading ,first program and inserting early childhood education program2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking early childhood development programs such as the ,early ,reading ,first program and inserting early childhood education programs2 7,d7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking early childhood development programs such as the ,early ,reading ,first program and inserting early childhood education programs2 7,e7 in paragraph 7#d7-- 7i7 by striking ,early ,reading ,first program staff12 and 7ii7 by striking early childhood development program and inserting early childhood education program2 7,f7 in paragraph 7#e71 by striking and entities carrying out ,early ,reading ,first programs4 #ajji4 ,grants for the outlying areas and the ,secretary of the ,interior ,section #aaba7;b77#c77;,c77ii7 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcca7;b77#c77;,c77ii77 is amended by striking challenging ,state academic content standards and inserting challenging ,state academic standards4 #ajaj4 ,allocations to states ,section #aabb7;a7 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fccb7;a77 is amended by striking for each of fiscal years #bjjb-bjjg and inserting for each of fiscal years #bjaf through #bjba4 #ajaa4 ,maintenance of effort ,section #aabe;,a 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fccg7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7c71 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 as paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b71 respectively2 7#b7 in subsection 7d77#a77;,a77ii71 by striking clause 87i7 and inserting clause 7i72 7#c7 by striking subsection 7e7 and inserting the following3 7e7 ,maintenance of effort 7#a7 ,in general ,a ,state is entitled to receive its full allotment of funds under this section for any fiscal year if the ,secretary finds that the ,state's fiscal effort per student or the aggregate expenditures of the ,state with respect to the provision of free public education by the ,state for the preceding fiscal year was not less than #ij percent of the fiscal effort or aggregate expenditures for the second preceding fiscal year1 subject to the requirements of paragraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,reduction in case of failure to meet 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall reduce the amount of the allotment of funds under this section in any fiscal year in the exact proportion by which a ,state fails to meet the requirement of paragraph 7#a7 by falling below #ij percent of both the fiscal effort per student and aggregate expenditures 7using the measure most favorable to the ,state71 if such ,state has also failed to meet such requirement 7as determined using the measure most favorable to the ,state7 for #a or more of the #e immediately preceding fiscal years4 7,b7 ,special rule ,no such lesser amount shall be used for computing the effort required under paragraph 7#a7 for subsequent years4 7#c7 ,waiver ,the ,secretary may waive the requirements of this subsection if the ,secretary determines that a waiver would be equitable due to-- 7,a7 exceptional or uncontrollable circumstances1 such as a natural disaster or a change in the organizational structure of the ,state2 or 7,b7 a precipitous decline in the financial resources of the ,state4 2 7#d7 in subsection 7f71 by striking fiscal year #bjjb and inserting fiscal year #bjaf2 and 7#e7 in subsection 7g77#c71 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking shall be and inserting shall be--4 #ajab4 ,academic assessments ,part ,b of title ,i 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcfa et seq47 is amended to read as follows3 ,b ,academic assessments #abja4 ,grants for state assessments and related activities ,from amounts made available in accordance with section #abjd1 the ,secretary shall make grants to ,states to enable the ,states to carry out #a or more of the following3 7#a7 ,to pay the costs of the development of the ,state assessments and standards adopted under section #aaaa7;b71 which may include the costs of working in voluntary partnerships with other ,states1 at the sole discretion of each such ,state4 7#b7 ,if a ,state has developed the assessments adopted under section #aaaa7;b71 to administer those assessments or to carry out other assessment activities described in this part1 such as the following3 7,a7 ,expanding the range of appropriate accommodations available to children who are ,english learners and children with disabilities to improve the rates of inclusion in regular assessments of such children1 including professional development activities to improve the implementation of such accommodations in instructional practice4 7,b7 ,developing challenging ,state academic standards and aligned assessments in academic subjects for which standards and assessments are not required under section #aaaa7;b74 7,c7 ,developing or improving assessments of ,english language proficiency necessary to comply with section #aaaa7;b77#b77;,g74 7,d7 ,ensuring the continued validity and reliability of ,state assessments4 7,e7 ,refining ,state assessments to ensure their continued alignment with the challenging ,state academic standards and to improve the alignment of curricula and instructional materials4 7,f7 ,developing or improving the quality1 validity1 and reliability of assessments for children who are ,english learners1 including alternative assessments aligned with the challenging ,state academic standards1 testing accommodations for children who are ,english learners1 and assessments of ,english language proficiency4 7,g7 ,developing or improving balanced assessment systems that include summative1 interim1 and formative assessments1 including supporting local educational agencies in developing or improving such assessments4 #abjb4 ,grants for enhanced assessment instruments 7a7 ,grant program authorized ,from amounts made available in accordance with section #abjd1 the ,secretary shall award1 on a competitive basis1 grants to ,state educational agencies that have submitted applications at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,secretary may reasonably require1 which demonstrate1 to the satisfaction of the ,secretary1 that the requirements of this section will be met1 for one of more of the following3 7#a7 ,allowing for collaboration with institutions of higher education1 other research institutions1 or other organizations to improve the quality1 validity1 and reliability of ,state academic assessments beyond the requirements for such assessments described in section #aaaa7;b77#b74 7#b7 ,developing or improving assessments for students who are children with disabilities1 including using the principles of universal design for learning1 which may include developing assessments aligned to alternate academic achievement standards for students with the most significant cognitive disabilities described in section #aaaa7;b77#b77;,d74 7#c7 ,measuring student progress or academic growth over time1 including by using multiple measures4 7#d7 ,evaluating student academic achievement through the development of comprehensive academic assessment instruments1 such as performance and technology-based academic assessments that emphasize the mastery of standards and aligned competencies in a competency-based education model1 technology-based academic assessments1 computer adaptive assessments1 and portfolios1 projects1 or extended performance task assessments4 7b7 ,annual report ,each ,state educational agency receiving a grant under this section shall submit an annual report to the ,secretary describing its activities under the grant and the result of such activities4 7c7 ,prohibition ,no funds provided under this section to the ,secretary shall be used to mandate1 direct1 control1 incentivize1 or make financial awards conditioned upon ,states 7or a consortia of ,states7 developing any assessment common to a number of ,states1 including testing activities prohibited under section #iebi4 #abjc4 ,audits of assessment systems 7a7 ,in general ,from the amount reserved under section #abjd7;b77#a77;,c7 for a fiscal year1 the ,secretary shall make grants1 from allotments in accordance with subsection 7b71 to ,states to enable the ,states to-- 7#a7 in the case of a grant awarded under this section to a ,state for the first time-- 7,a7 carry out audits of ,state assessment systems and ensure that local educational agencies carry out audits of local assessments under subsection 7e77#a72 7,b7 prepare and carry out the ,state plan under subsection 7e77#f72 and 7,c7 award subgrants under subsection 7f72 and 7#b7 in the case of a grant awarded under this section to a ,state that has previously received a grant under this section-- 7,a7 carry out the ,state plan under subsection 7e77#f72 and 7,b7 award subgrants under subsection 7f74 7b7 ,minimum amount ,each ,state with an approved application shall receive a grant amount of not less than #a1ejj1jjj per fiscal year4 7c7 ,reallocation ,if a ,state chooses not to apply to receive a grant under this subsection1 or if such ,state's application under subsection 7d7 is disapproved by the ,secretary1 the ,secretary shall reallocate such grant amount to other ,states with approved applications4 7d7 ,application ,a ,state desiring to receive a grant under this section shall submit an application to the ,secretary at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,secretary may require4 7e7 ,audits of state assessment systems and local assessments 7#a7 ,audit requirements ,not later than #a year after a ,state receives a grant under this section for the first time1 the ,state shall-- 7,a7 conduct an audit of the ,state assessment system2 7,b7 ensure that each local educational agency under the ,state's jurisdiction and receiving funds under this ,act-- 7i7 conducts an audit of each local assessment administered by the local educational agency2 and 7ii7 submits the results of such audit to the ,state2 and 7,c7 report the results of each ,state and local educational agency audit conducted under subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b71 in a format that is-- 7i7 publicly available1 such as a widely accessible online platform2 and 7ii7 with appropriate accessibility provisions for children with disabilities and ,english learners4 7#b7 ,resources for local educational agencies ,in carrying out paragraph 7#a77;,b71 each ,state shall develop and provide local educational agencies with resources1 such as guidelines and protocols1 to assist the agencies in conducting and reporting the results of the audit required under such paragraph4 7#c7 ,state assessment system description ,an audit of a ,state assessment system conducted under paragraph 7#a7 shall include a description of each ,state assessment carried out in the ,state1 including-- 7,a7 the grade and subject matter assessed2 7,b7 whether the assessment is required under section #aaaa7;b77#b7 or allowed under section #aaaa7;b77#b77;,d72 7,c7 the annual cost to the ,state educational agency involved in developing1 purchasing1 administering1 and scoring the assessment2 7,d7 the purpose for which the assessment was designed and the purpose for which the assessment is used1 including assessments designed to contribute to systems of improvement of teaching and learning2 7,e7 the time for disseminating assessment results2 7,f7 a description of how the assessment is aligned with the challenging ,state academic standards under section #aaaa7;b77#a72 7,g7 a description of any ,state law or regulation that established the requirement for the assessment2 7,h7 the schedule and calendar for all ,state assessments given2 and 7,i7 a description of the ,state's policies for inclusion of ,english learners and children with disabilities participating in assessments1 including developing and promoting the use of appropriate accommodations4 7#d7 ,local assessment description ,an audit of a local assessment conducted under paragraph 7#a7 shall include a description of the local assessment carried out by the local educational agency1 including-- 7,a7 the descriptions listed in subparagraphs 7,a71 7,d71 and 7,e7 of paragraph 7#c72 7,b7 the annual cost to the local educational agency of developing1 purchasing1 administering1 and scoring the assessment2 7,c7 the extent to which the assessment is aligned to the challenging ,state academic standards under section #aaaa7;b77#a72 7,d7 a description of any ,state or local law or regulation that establishes the requirement for the assessment2 and 7,e7 in the case of a summative assessment that is used for accountability purposes1 whether the assessment is valid and reliable and consistent with nationally recognized professional and technical standards4 7#e7 ,stakeholder feedback ,each audit of a ,state assessment system or local assessment system conducted under subparagraph 7,a7 or 7,b7 of paragraph 7#a7 shall include feedback on such system from education stakeholders1 which shall cover information such as-- 7,a7 how educators1 school leaders1 and administrators use assessment data to improve and differentiate instruction2 7,b7 the timing of release of assessment data2 7,c7 the extent to which assessment data is presented in an accessible and understandable format for educators1 school leaders1 parents1 students 7if appropriate71 and the community2 7,d7 the opportunities1 resources1 and training educators and administrators are given to review assessment results and make effective use of assessment data2 7,e7 the distribution of technological resources and personnel necessary to administer assessments2 7,f7 the amount of time educators spend on assessment preparation2 7,g7 the assessments that administrators1 educators1 parents1 and students1 if appropriate1 do and do not find useful2 7,h7 the amount of time students spend taking the assessments2 and 7,i7 other information as appropriate4 7#f7 ,state plan on audit findings 7,a7 ,preparing the state plan ,not later than #f months after a ,state conducts an audit under paragraph 7#a7 and based on the results of such audit1 the ,state shall1 in coordination with the local educational agencies under the jurisdiction of the ,state1 prepare and submit to the ,secretary1 a plan to improve and streamline ,state assessment systems and local assessment systems1 including through activities such as-- 7i7 eliminating any assessments that are not required by section #aaaa7;b77#b7 7such as by buying out the remainder of procurement contracts with assessment developers7 and that-- 7,i7 are low-quality2 7,,ii7 are not aligned to the challenging ,state academic standards under section #aaaa7;b77#a772 7,,iii7 in the case of summative assessments used for accountability purposes1 are not valid or reliable and are inconsistent with nationally recognized professional and technical standards2 7,,iv7 do not contribute to systems of improvement for teaching and learning2 or 7,v7 are redundant2 7ii7 supporting the dissemination of best practices from local educational agencies or other ,states that have successfully improved assessment quality and efficiency to improve teaching and learning2 7iii7 supporting local educational agencies or consortia of local educational agencies to carry out efforts to streamline local assessment systems and implementing a regular process of review and evaluation of assessment use in local educational agencies2 7iv7 disseminating the assessment data in an accessible and understandable format for educators1 parents1 and families2 and 7v7 decreasing time between administering such ,state assessments and releasing assessment data4 7,b7 ,carry out the state plan ,a ,state shall carry out a ,state plan as soon as practicable after the ,state prepares such ,state plan under subparagraph 7,a7 and during each grant period of a grant described in subsection 7a77#b7 that is awarded to the ,state4 7f7 ,subgrants to local educational agencies 7#a7 ,in general ,from the amount awarded to a ,state under this section1 the ,state shall reserve not less than #bj percent of funds to make subgrants to local educational agencies in the ,state1 or consortia of such local educational agencies1 based on demonstrated need in the agency's or consortium's application to improve assessment quality1 use1 and alignment with the challenging ,state academic standards under section #aaaa7;b77#a74 7#b7 ,local educational agency application ,each local educational agency1 or consortium of local educational agencies1 seeking a subgrant under this subsection shall submit an application to the ,state at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such other information as determined by the ,state4 ,the application shall include a description of the agency's or consortium's needs to improve assessment quality1 use1 and alignment 7as described in paragraph 7#a774 7#c7 ,use of funds ,a subgrant awarded under this subsection to a local educational agency or consortium of such agencies may be used to-- 7,a7 conduct an audit of local assessments under subsection 7e77#a77;,b72 7,b7 eliminate any assessments identified for elimination by such audit1 such as by buying out the remainder of procurement contracts with assessment developers2 7,c7 disseminate the best practices described in subsection 7e77#f77;,a77ii72 7,d7 improve the capacity of school leaders and educators to disseminate assessment data in an accessible and understandable format for parents and families1 including for children with disabilities or ,english learners2 7,e7 improve assessment delivery systems and schedules1 including by increasing access to technology and exam proctors1 where appropriate2 7,f7 hire instructional coaches1 or promote educators who may receive increased compensation to serve as instructional coaches1 to support educators to develop classroom-based assessments1 interpret assessment data1 and design instruction2 and 7,g7 provide for appropriate accommodations to maximize inclusion of children with disabilities and ,english learners participating in assessments4 7g7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,local assessment ,the term local assessment means an academic assessment selected and carried out by a local educational agency that is separate from an assessment required by section #aaaa7;b77#b74 7#b7 ,state ,the term ,state means each of the #ej ,states1 the ,district of ,columbia1 and the ,commonwealth of ,puerto ,rico4 #abjd4 ,funding 7a7 ,national assessment of educational progress ,for the purpose of administering the ,state assessments under the ,national ,assessment of ,educational ,progress1 there are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary for fiscal years #bjaf through #bjba4 7b7 ,allotment of appropriated funds 7#a7 ,from amounts made available for each fiscal year under subsection #ajjb7;b7 that are equal to or less than the amount described in section #aaaa7;b77#b77;,h71 the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 reserve of #a percent for the ,bureau of ,indian ,education2 7,b7 reserve of #a percent for the outlying areas2 7,c7 reserve not more than #bj percent to carry out section #abjc2 and 7,d7 from the remainder1 allocate to each ,state for section #abja an amount equal to-- 7i7 #c1jjj1jjj2 and 7ii7 with respect to any amounts remaining after the allocation is made under clause 7i71 an amount that bears the same relationship to such total remaining amounts as the number of students aged #e through #ag in the ,state 7as determined by the ,secretary on the basis of the most recent satisfactory data7 bears to the total number of such students in all ,states4 7#b7 ,remainder ,any amounts made available for a fiscal year under subsection #ajjb7;b7 that are remaining after the ,secretary carries out paragraph 7#a7 shall be made available as follows3 7,a7 7i7 ,to award funds under section #abjb to ,states selected for such grants1 according to the quality1 needs1 and scope of the ,state application under that section4 7ii7 ,in determining the grant amount under clause 7i71 the ,secretary shall ensure that a ,state's grant shall include an amount that bears the same relationship to the total funds available under this paragraph for the fiscal year as the number of students ages #e through #ag in the ,state 7as determined by the ,secretary on the basis of the most recent satisfactory data7 bears to the total number of such students in all ,states4 7,b7 ,any amounts remaining after the ,secretary awards funds under subparagraph 7,a7 shall be allocated to each ,state that did not receive a grant under such subparagraph1 in an amount that bears the same relationship to the total funds available under this subparagraph as the number of students ages #e through #ag in the ,state 7as determined by the ,secretary on the basis of the most recent satisfactory data7 bears to the total number of such students in all ,states4 7c7 ,state defined ,in this section1 the term ,state means each of the #ej ,states1 the ,district of ,columbia1 and the ,commonwealth of ,puerto ,rico4 #abje4 ,innovative assessment and accountability demonstration authority 7a7 ,innovative assessment system defined ,the term innovative assessment system means a system of assessments that may include-- 7#a7 competency-based assessments1 instructionally embedded assessments1 interim assessments1 cumulative year-end assessments1 or performance-based assessments that combine into an annual summative determination for a student1 which may be administered through computer adaptive assessments2 and 7#b7 assessments that validate when students are ready to demonstrate mastery or proficiency and allow for differentiated student support based on individual learning needs4 7b7 ,demonstration authority 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may provide a ,state educational agency1 in accordance with paragraph 7#c71 with the authority to establish an innovative assessment system4 7#b7 ,demonstration period ,each authorization of demonstration authority under this section shall be for a period of #c years4 7#c7 ,initial demonstration authority2 expansion 7,a7 ,initial period ,during the initial #c-year period of demonstration authority under this section1 the ,secretary shall provide #e ,state educational agencies1 subject to meeting the application requirements in subsection 7c71 with the authority described in paragraph 7#a74 7,b7 ,expansion of demonstration authority ,after the end of the initial demonstration period described in subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary may provide additional ,state educational agencies with demonstration authority described in paragraph 7#a71 if the ,secretary determines that overall the innovative assessment systems have-- 7i7 demonstrated progress for all students1 including at-risk students1 through such measures as-- 7,i7 increasing student achievement and improving academic outcomes2 7,,ii7 increasing graduation rates for high schools2 7,,iii7 increasing retention rates of students in school2 or 7,,iv7 decreasing rates of remediation for students2 7ii7 been developed in accordance with the requirements of subsection 7c71 including substantial evidence that such system meets such requirements2 and 7iii7 demonstrated that the same system of assessments was used to measure the achievement of all students that participated in the demonstration authority1 and at least #ie percent of such students overall and in each of the categories of students1 as defined in section #aaaa7;b77#c77;,a71 were assessed under the innovative assessment system4 7c7 ,application ,a ,state educational agency that desires to participate in the program of demonstration authority under this section shall submit an application to the ,secretary at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,secretary may reasonably require4 ,such application shall include a description of the innovative assessment system4 ,in addition1 the application shall include the following3 7#a7 ,a demonstration that the innovative assessment system will-- 7,a7 meet all the requirements of section #aaaa7;b77#b77;,b71 except the requirements of clauses 7i7 and 7v7 of such section2 7,b7 be aligned to the standards under section #aaaa7;b77#a7 and address the depth and breadth of the challenging ,state academic standards under such section2 7,c7 express student results or student competencies in terms consistent with the ,state aligned academic achievement standards2 7,d7 be able to generate comparable1 valid1 and reliable results for all students and for each category of students described in section #aaaa7;b77#b77;,b77xi71 compared to the results for such students on the ,state assessments under section #aaaa7;b77#b72 7,e7 be developed in collaboration with stakeholders representing the interests of children with disabilities1 ,english learners1 and other vulnerable children1 educators1 including teachers1 principals1 and other school leaders1 local educational agencies1 and civil rights organizations in the ,state2 7,f7 be accessible to all students1 such as by incorporating the principles of universal design for learning2 7,g7 provide educators1 students1 and parents with timely data1 disaggregated by each category of students described in section #aaaa7;b77#b77;,b77xi71 to inform and improve instructional practice and student supports2 7,h7 be able to identify which students are not making progress toward the ,state's academic achievement standards so that educators can provide instructional support and targeted intervention to all students to ensure every student is making progress2 7,i7 measure the annual progress of not less than #ie percent of all students and students in each of the categories of students1 as defined in section #aaaa7;b77#c77;,a71 who are enrolled in each school that is participating in the innovative assessment system and are required to take assessments2 7,j7 generate an annual1 summative achievement determination based on annual data for each individual student based on the challenging ,state academic standards under section #aaaa7;b77#a7 and be able to validly and reliably aggregate data from the innovative assessment system for purposes of accountability1 consistent with the requirements of section #aaaa7;b77#c71 and reporting1 consistent with the requirements of section #aaaa7;d72 and 7,k7 continue use of the high-quality statewide academic assessments required under section #aaaa7;b77#b7 if such assessments will be used for accountability purposes for the duration of the demonstration4 7#b7 ,a description of how the ,state educational agency will-- 7,a7 identify the distinct purposes for each assessment that is part of the innovative assessment system2 7,b7 provide support and training to local educational agency and school staff to implement the innovative assessment system described in this subsection2 7,c7 inform parents of students in participating local educational agencies about the innovative assessment system at the beginning of each school year during which the innovative assessment system will be implemented2 7,d7 engage and support teachers in developing and scoring assessments that are part of the innovative assessment system1 including through the use of high-quality professional development1 standardized and calibrated scoring rubrics1 and other strategies1 consistent with relevant nationally recognized professional and technical standards1 to ensure inter-rater reliability and comparability2 7,e7 acclimate students to the innovative assessment system2 7,f7 ensure that students with the most significant cognitive disabilities may be assessed with alternate assessments consistent with section #aaaa7;b77#b77;,d72 7,g7 if the ,state is proposing to administer the innovative assessment system initially in a subset of local educational agencies1 scale up the innovative assessment system to administer such system statewide or with additional local educational agencies in the initial demonstration and #b-year renewal period1 if applicable1 including the timeline that explains the process for scaling to statewide implementation by either the end of the initial demonstration authority or the #b-year renewal period2 7,h7 gather data1 solicit regular feedback from educators and parents1 and assess the results of each year of the program of demonstration authority under this section1 and respond by making needed changes to the innovative assessment system2 and 7,i7 report data from the innovative assessment system annually to the ,secretary1 including-- 7i7 demographics of participating local educational agencies1 if such system is not statewide1 and additional local educational agencies if added to the system during the course of the initial demonstration or #b-year renewal period2 7ii7 performance of all participating students and for each category of students1 as defined in section #aaaa7;b77#c77;,a71 on the innovative assessment1 consistent with the requirements in section #aaaa7;d72 and 7iii7 feedback from teachers1 principals1 other school leaders1 and parents about their satisfaction with the innovative assessment system4 7#c7 ,a description of the ,state educational agency's plan to-- 7,a7 ensure that all students and each of the categories of students1 as defined in section #aaaa7;b77#c77;,a7-- 7i7 are held to the same high standard as other students in the ,state2 and 7ii7 receive the instructional support needed to meet challenging ,state academic standards2 7,b7 ensure that each local educational agency has the technological infrastructure to implement the innovative assessment system2 and 7,c7 hold all participating schools in the local educational agencies participating in the program of demonstration authority accountable for meeting the ,state's expectations for student achievement4 7#d7 ,if the innovative assessment system will initially be administered in a subset of local educational agencies-- 7,a7 a description of the local educational agencies within the ,state educational agency that will participate1 including what criteria the ,state has for approving any additional local educational agencies to participate during the demonstration period2 7,b7 assurances from such local educational agencies that such agencies will comply with the requirements of this subsection2 and 7,c7 a demonstration that the participating local educational agencies1 as a group1 will be demographically similar to the ,state as a whole4 7d7 ,peer review ,the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 implement a peer review process1 which shall include a review team comprised of practitioners and experts who are knowledgeable about the assessment innovation being proposed for all students1 including ,english learners and children with disabilities1 to inform-- 7,a7 the awarding1 renewal1 and expansion of the demonstration authority under this section2 and 7,b7 determinations about whether the innovative assessment system-- 7i7 is comparable1 valid1 reliable1 of high technical quality1 and consistent with relevant1 nationally recognized professional and technical standards2 and 7ii7 provides an unbiased1 rational1 and consistent determination of progress toward annual goals for all students and schools2 and 7#b7 make publicly available the applications submitted under subsection 7c7 and the peer review comments and recommendations regarding such applications4 7e7 ,renewal ,the ,secretary may renew an authorization of demonstration authority under this subsection for an additional #b years if the ,state educational agency demonstrates with evidence that the ,state educational agency's innovative assessment system is continuing to meet the requirements of subsection 7c74 7f7 ,use of innovative assessment system ,a ,state may1 during the initial #c-year demonstration period or #b-year renewal period1 include results from the innovative assessment systems developed under this authority in accountability determinations for each student in the participating local educational agencies instead of1 or in addition to1 those from the assessment system under section #aaaa7;b77#b71 provided the ,state demonstrates that the ,state has met the requirements in subsection 7c74 ,the ,state shall continue to meet all other requirements of section #aaaa7;b77#c74 7g7 ,authority withdrawn ,the ,secretary shall withdraw the authorization for demonstration authority provided to a ,state educational agency under this section and any participating local educational agency or the ,state as a whole shall return to the statewide assessment system under section #aaaa7;b77#b7 if1 at any point after the #c-year demonstration period described in subsection 7b77#b7 or #b-year renewal period described in subsection 7e71 the ,state educational agency cannot present to the ,secretary a body of substantial evidence that the innovative assessment system developed under this section-- 7#a7 meets requirements of subsection 7c72 7#b7 includes all students attending schools participating in the demonstration authority1 including each of the categories of students1 as defined in section #aaaa7;b77#c77;,a71 in the innovative assessment system demonstration2 7#c7 provides an unbiased1 rational1 and consistent determination of progress toward annual goals for schools1 which are comparable to determinations under section #aaaa7;b77#c77;,b77iii7 across the ,state in which the local educational agencies are located2 7#d7 presents a high-quality plan to transition to full statewide use of the innovative assessment system by the end of the initial demonstration period and #b-year renewal1 if the innovative assessment system will initially be administered in a subset of local educational agencies2 and 7#e7 is equivalent to the statewide assessments under section #aaaa7;b77#b7 in content coverage1 difficulty1 and quality4 7h7 ,transition 7#a7 ,in general ,if1 after the initial demonstration and renewal period1 the ,state educational agency has met all the requirements of this section1 such entity shall be permitted to operate the innovative assessment system approved under the program of demonstration authority under this section for the purposes of paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c7 of section #aaaa7;b74 7#b7 ,waiver authority ,if1 after the initial demonstration and renewal period1 the ,state has met all of the requirements of this section1 except transition to full statewide use for ,states that will initially administer an innovative assessment system in a subset of local educational agencies1 and continues to comply with the other requirements of this section1 and demonstrates a high-quality plan for transition to statewide use in a reasonable period of time1 the ,state may request1 and the ,secretary shall review such request1 a delay of the withdrawal of authority under subsection 7g7 for the purpose of providing the ,state time necessary to implement the innovative assessment system statewide4 7i7 ,available funds ,a ,state may use funds available under section #abja to carry out this section4 7j7 ,rule of construction ,a consortium of ,states may apply to participate in the program of demonstration authority under this section and the ,secretary may provide each ,state member of such consortium with such authority if each such ,state member meets all of the requirements of this section4 4 #ajac4 ,education of migratory children ,part ,c of title ,i 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcia et seq47 is amended-- 7#a7 in section #acja-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking ,state academic content and student academic achievement standards and inserting challenging ,state academic standards2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#d71 by striking ,state academic content and student academic achievement standards and inserting ,state academic standards2 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#e71 by inserting without the need for postsecondary remediation after employment2 7#b7 in section #acjc-- 7,a7 by striking subsection 7a7 and inserting the following3 7a7 ,state allocations 7#a7 ,base amount 7,a7 ,in general ,except as provided in subsection 7b7 and subparagraph 7,b71 each ,state 7other than the ,commonwealth of ,puerto ,rico7 is entitled to receive under this part1 for fiscal year #bjjc and succeeding fiscal years1 an amount equal to-- 7i7 the amount that such ,state received under this part for fiscal year #bjjb2 plus 7ii7 the amount allocated to the ,state under paragraph 7#b74 7,b7 ,nonparticipating states ,in the case of a ,state 7other than the ,commonwealth of ,puerto ,rico7 that did not receive any funds for fiscal year #bjjb under this part1 the ,state shall receive1 for fiscal year #bjjc and succeeding fiscal years1 an amount equal to-- 7i7 the amount that such ,state would have received under this part for fiscal year #bjjb if its application under section #acjd for the year had been approved2 plus 7ii7 the amount allocated to the ,state under paragraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,allocation of additional amount ,for fiscal year #bjjc and succeeding fiscal years1 the amount 7if any7 by which the funds appropriated to carry out this part for the year exceed such funds for fiscal year #bjjb shall be allocated to a ,state 7other than the ,commonwealth of ,puerto ,rico7 so that the ,state receives an amount equal to-- 7,a7 the sum of-- 7i7 the number of identified eligible migratory children1 aged #c through #ba1 residing in the ,state during the previous year2 and 7ii7 the number of identified eligible migratory children1 aged #c through #ba1 who received services under this part in summer or intercession programs provided by the ,state during such year2 multiplied by 7,b7 #dj percent of the average per-pupil expenditure in the ,state1 except that the amount determined under this subparagraph may not be less than #cb percent1 or more than #dh percent1 of the average per-pupil expenditure in the ,united ,states4 2 7,b7 in subsection 7c7-- 7i7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,i7 by striking 7,a7 ,if1 after and inserting the following3 7,a7 ,in general ,if1 after 2 and 7,,ii7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7aa7 by striking ,if additional and inserting ,reallocation4--,if additional2 and 7bb7 by moving the margins of such subparagraph #b ems to the right2 and 7ii7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,i7 by striking 7,a7 ,the ,secretary and inserting the following3 7,a7 ,further reductions ,the ,secretary 2 and 7,,ii7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7aa7 by striking ,the ,secretary and inserting ,reallocation4--,the ,secretary2 and 7bb7 by moving the margins of such subparagraph #b ems to the right2 and 7,c7 in subsection 7d77#c77;,b71 by striking welfare or educational attainment and inserting academic achievement2 and 7,d7 in subsection 7e7-- 7i7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking estimated and inserting identified2 and 7ii7 by striking the ,secretary shall and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting the ,secretary shall use such information as the ,secretary finds most accurately reflects the actual number of migratory children42 7#c7 in section #acjd-- 7,a7 in subsection 7b7-- 7i7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,i7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a7-- 7aa7 by striking special educational needs and inserting unique educational needs2 and 7bb7 by inserting and out of school migratory children after including preschool migratory children2 7,,ii7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking part ,a or ,b of title ,,iii and inserting part ,a of title ,,iii2 and 7,,iii7 by striking subparagraph 7,d7 and inserting the following3 7,d7 measurable program objectives and outcomes2 2 7ii7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking challenging ,state academic content standards and challenging ,state student academic achievement standards and inserting challenging ,state academic standards2 7iii7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking 1 consistent with procedures the ,secretary may require12 7iv7 in paragraph 7#e71 by inserting and after the semicolon2 7v7 by striking paragraph 7#f72 and 7vi7 by redesignating paragraph 7#g7 as paragraph 7#f72 7,b7 in subsection 7c7-- 7i7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking 1 satisfactory to the ,secretary12 7ii7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking in a manner consistent with the objectives of section #aaad1 subsections 7b7 and 7d7 of section #aaae1 subsections 7b7 and 7c7 of section #aabj;,a1 and part ,i and inserting in a manner consistent with the objectives of section #aaac7;c71 paragraphs 7#c7 and 7#d7 of section #aaac7;d71 subsections 7b7 and 7c7 of section #aaag1 and part ,e2 7iii7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7,i7 in the matter before subparagraph 7,a71 by striking parent advisory councils and inserting parents of migratory children1 including parent advisory councils2 and 7,,ii7 by striking section #aaah and inserting section #aaae2 7iv7 in paragraph 7#d71 by inserting and out of school migratory children after addressing the unmet educational needs of preschool migratory children2 7v7 in paragraph 7#f7-- 7,i7 by striking to the extent feasible12 7,,ii7 by striking subparagraph 7,c7 and inserting the following3 7,c7 evidence-based family literacy programs2 2 and 7,,iii7 in subparagraph 7,e71 by inserting 1 without the need for postsecondary remediation after employment2 and 7vi7 in paragraph 7#g71 by striking paragraphs 7#a77;,a7 and 7#b77;,b77i7 of section #acjc7;a71 through such procedures as the ,secretary may require and inserting section #acjc7;a77#b77;,a72 7,c7 by striking subsection 7d7 and inserting the following3 7d7 ,priority for services ,in providing services with funds received under this part1 each recipient of such funds shall give priority to migratory children who have made a qualifying move within the previous #a-year period and who-- 7#a7 are failing1 or most at risk of failing1 to meet the challenging ,state academic standards2 or 7#b7 have dropped out of school4 2 and 7,d7 in subsection 7e77#c71 by striking secondary school students and inserting students2 7#d7 in section #acje7;a71 by inserting 1 to the extent practicable1 after shall2 7#e7 in section #acjf-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a77#a7-- 7i7 by striking special both places the term appears and inserting unique2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking challenging ,state academic content standards and challenging ,state student academic achievement standards and inserting challenging ,state academic standards2 and 7iii7 in subparagraph 7,f71 by striking or ,b2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7b77#d7-- 7i7 by striking special and inserting unique2 and 7ii7 by striking section #aaad each place the term appears and inserting section #aaac7;c72 7#f7 in section #acjg-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking nonprofit2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking welfare or educational attainment and inserting educational achievement2 7#g7 in section #acjh-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a77#a71 by inserting through after including2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7i7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking developing effective methods for2 7ii7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,i7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7aa7 in the matter preceding clause 7i71 in the first sentence-- 7,,aa7 by striking ensure the linkage of migrant student and inserting maintain a migratory2 7,,bb7 by striking systems and inserting system2 7,,cc7 by inserting within and before among the ,states2 and 7,,dd7 by striking all migratory students and inserting all migratory children eligible under this part2 7bb7 in the matter preceding clause 7i71 by striking ,the ,secretary shall ensure and all that follows through maintain42 and 7cc7 in clause 7ii71 by striking required2 7,,ii7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,b7 as subparagraph 7,c72 7,,iii7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,a7 the following3 7,b7 ,consultation ,the ,secretary shall maintain ongoing consultation with the ,states1 local educational agencies1 and other migratory student service providers on-- 7i7 the effectiveness of the system described in subparagraph 7,a72 and 7ii7 the ongoing improvement of such system4 2 and 7,,iv7 in subparagraph 7,c71 as redesignated by subclause 7,,ii7-- 7aa7 by striking the proposed data elements and inserting any new proposed data elements2 and 7bb7 by striking ,such publication shall occur not later than #abj days after the date of enactment of the ,no ,child ,left ,behind ,act of #bjja42 and 7iii7 by striking paragraph 7#d72 7#h7 in section #acji-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a77;,b71 by striking nonprofit2 and 7,b7 by striking paragraph 7#b7 and inserting the following3 7#b7 ,migratory agricultural worker ,the term migratory agricultural worker means an individual who made a qualifying move in the preceding #cf months and1 after doing so1 engaged in new temporary or seasonal employment or personal subsistence in agriculture1 which may be dairy work or the initial processing of raw agricultural products4 ,if an individual did not engage in such new employment soon after a qualifying move1 such individual may be considered a migratory agricultural worker if the individual actively sought new employment and has a recent history of moves for agricultural employment4 7#c7 ,migratory child ,the term migratory child means a child or youth who made a qualifying move in the preceding #cf months-- 7,a7 as a migratory agricultural worker or a migratory fisher2 or 7,b7 with1 or to join1 a parent or spouse who is a migratory agricultural worker or a migratory fisher4 7#d7 ,migratory fisher ,the term migratory fisher means an individual who made a qualifying move in the preceding #cf months and1 after doing so1 engaged in new temporary or seasonal employment or personal subsistence in fishing4 ,if the individual did not engage in such new employment soon after the move1 the individual may be considered a migratory fisher if the individual actively sought new employment and has a recent history of moves for fishing work4 7#e7 ,qualifying move ,the term qualifying move means a move due to economic necessity-- 7,a7 from one residence to another residence2 and 7,b7 from one school district to another school district1 except-- 7i7 in the case of a ,state that is comprised of a single school district1 wherein a qualifying move is from one administrative area to another within such district2 7ii7 in the case of a school district of more than #ae1jjj square miles1 wherein a qualifying move is a distance of #bj miles or more to a temporary residence to engage in a fishing activity2 or 7iii7 in a case in which another exception applies1 as defined by the ,secretary4 4 #ajad4 ,prevention and intervention programs for children and youth who are neglected1 delinquent1 or at-risk ,part ,d of title ,i 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fdba et seq47 is amended-- 7#a7 in section #adja7;a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by inserting 1 tribal1 after youth in local2 and 7ii7 by striking challenging ,state academic content standards and challenging ,state student academic achievement standards and inserting challenging ,state academic standards2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c71 by inserting and the involvement of their families and communities after to ensure their continued education2 7#b7 in section #adab7;b71 by striking paragraph 7#b7 and inserting the following3 7#b7 ,minimum percentage ,the percentage in paragraph 7#a77;,a7 shall not be less than #he percent4 2 7#c7 in section #adad-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7i7 in paragraph 7#a77;,b71 by striking from correctional facilities to locally operated programs and inserting between correctional facilities and locally operated programs2 and 7ii7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,i7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7aa7 by striking the program goals1 objectives1 and performance measures established by the ,state and inserting the program objectives and outcomes established by the ,state2 and 7bb7 by striking vocational and inserting career2 7,,ii7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking and after the semicolon2 and 7,,iii7 in subparagraph 7,c7-- 7aa7 in clause 7i71 by inserting and after the semicolon2 7bb7 by striking clause 7ii7 and redesignating clause 7iii7 as clause 7ii72 7cc7 by striking clause 7iv72 and 7dd7 by adding at the end the following3 7,d7 provide assurances that the ,state educational agency has established-- 7i7 procedures to ensure the prompt re-enrollment of each student who has been placed in the juvenile justice system in secondary school or in a re-entry program that best meets the needs of the student1 including the transfer of credits that such students earn during placement2 and 7ii7 opportunities for such students to participate in higher education or career pathways4 2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7c7-- 7i7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,i7 by inserting and respond to after to assess2 and 7,,ii7 by inserting and to the extent practicable1 provide for an assessment upon entry into a correctional facility after to be served under this subpart2 7ii7 in paragraph 7#f7-- 7,i7 by striking carry out the evaluation requirements of section #ifja and how and inserting use2 7,,ii7 by inserting under section #ifja after recent evaluation2 and 7,,iii7 by striking will be used2 7iii7 in paragraph 7#h71 by striking vocational and inserting career2 7iv7 in paragraph 7#i7-- 7,i7 by inserting and following after youth prior to2 and 7,,ii7 by inserting and1 to the extent practicable1 to ensure that transition plans are in place after the local educational agency or alternative education program2 7v7 in paragraph 7#aa71 by striking transition of children and youth from such facility or institution to and inserting transition of such children and youth between such facility or institution and2 7vi7 in paragraph 7#af71 by inserting and obtain a high school diploma after to encourage the children and youth to reenter school2 and 7vii7 in paragraph 7#ag71 by inserting certified or licensed after provides an assurance that2 7#d7 in section #adae-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7i7 in paragraph 7#a77;,b7-- 7,i7 by inserting 1 without the need for remediation1 after transition to2 and 7,,ii7 by striking vocational or technical training and inserting career and technical education2 and 7ii7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,i7 by striking subparagraph 7,a71 and inserting3 7,a7 may include-- 7i7 the acquisition of equipment2 and 7ii7 pay for success initiatives that produce a measurable1 clearly defined outcome that results in social benefit and direct cost savings to the local1 ,state1 or ,federal ,government2 2 7,,ii7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7aa7 in clause 7i71 by striking content standards and student academic achievement2 and 7bb7 in clause 7iii7-- 7,,aa7 by striking challenging ,state academic achievement standards and inserting challenging ,state academic standards2 and 7,,bb7 by inserting and after the semicolon2 7,,iii7 in subparagraph 7,c7-- 7aa7 by striking section #aabj;,a and inserting section #aaag2 and 7bb7 by striking 2 and and inserting a period2 and 7,,iv7 by striking subparagraph 7,d72 and 7,b7 in subsection 7b71 by striking section #aabj;,a and inserting section #aaag2 7#e7 in section #adaf-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7i7 by striking challenging ,state academic content standards and student academic achievement standards and inserting challenging ,state academic standards2 and 7ii7 by striking complete secondary school1 attain a secondary diploma and inserting attain a high school diploma2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#d7-- 7i7 by striking pupil and inserting specialized instructional support2 and 7ii7 by inserting and1 to the extent practicable1 the development and implementation of transition plans after children and youth described in paragraph 7#a72 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#f71 by striking student progress and inserting and improve student achievement2 7#f7 in section #adah7;a7-- 7,a7 by striking paragraph 7#a7 and inserting the following3 7#a7 projects that facilitate the transition of children and youth between ,state-operated institutions1 or institutions in the ,state operated by the ,secretary of the ,interior1 and schools served by local educational agencies or schools operated or funded by the ,bureau of ,indian ,education2 or 2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 by striking vocational each place the term appears and inserting career2 and 7ii7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a7-- 7,i7 by striking secondary and inserting high2 and 7,,ii7 by inserting 1 without the need for remediation1 after reentry2 7#g7 in section #adai1 by striking for a fiscal year and all that follows through to provide and inserting for a fiscal year to provide2 7#h7 in section #adba-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by inserting 1 without the need for remediation1 after youth2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c71 by inserting 1 including schools operated or funded by the ,bureau of ,indian ,education1 after local schools2 7#i7 in section #adbb7;d7-- 7,a7 by inserting 1 and may include the nonacademic needs1 after to meet the transitional and academic needs2 and 7,b7 by striking impact on meeting the transitional and inserting impact on meeting such transitional2 7#aj7 in section #adbc-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b77;,b71 by inserting 1 including such facilities operated by the ,secretary of the ,interior and ,indian tribes after the juvenile justice system2 7,b7 by striking paragraph 7#d7 and inserting the following3 7#d7 a description of the activities that the local educational agency will carry out to facilitate the successful transition of children and youth in locally operated institutions for neglected and delinquent children and other correctional institutions into schools served by the local educational agency1 or as appropriate1 into career and technical education and postsecondary education programs2 2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#h71 by inserting and family members after will involve parents2 7,d7 in paragraph 7#i71 by striking vocational and inserting career2 7,e7 by striking paragraph 7#aa7 and inserting the following3 7#aa7 as appropriate1 a description of how the local educational agency and schools will address the educational needs of children and youth who return from institutions for neglected and delinquent children and youth or from correctional institutions and attend regular or alternative schools2 2 and 7,f7 in paragraph 7#ab71 by striking participating schools and inserting the local educational agency2 7#aa7 in section #adbd-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking 1 including and all that follows through gang members2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#d7-- 7i7 by striking vocational and inserting career2 and 7ii7 by striking and after the semicolon2 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#e71 by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon2 and 7,d7 by inserting the following after paragraph 7#e73 7#f7 programs for at-risk ,indian children and youth1 including such children and youth in correctional facilities in the area served by the local educational agency that are operated by the ,secretary of the ,interior or ,indian tribes2 and 7#g7 pay for success initiatives that produce a measurable1 clearly defined outcome that results in social benefit and direct cost savings to the local1 ,state1 or ,federal government4 2 7#ab7 in section #adbe-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#d7-- 7i7 by inserting and obtain a high school diploma after reenter school2 and 7ii7 by striking or seek a secondary school diploma or its recognized equivalent2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#f71 by striking high academic achievement standards and inserting the challenging ,state academic standards2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#i71 by striking vocational and inserting career2 7,d7 in paragraph 7#aj71 by striking and after the semicolon2 7,e7 in paragraph 7#aa71 by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon2 and 7,f7 by adding at the end the following3 7#ab7 to the extent practicable1 develop an initial educational services and transition plan for each child or youth served under this subpart upon entry into the correctional facility1 in partnership with the child's or youth's family members and the local educational agency that most recently provided services to the child or youth 7if applicable71 consistent with section #adad7;a77#a72 and 7#ac7 consult with the local educational agency for a period jointly determined necessary by the correctional facility and local educational agency upon discharge from that facility1 to coordinate educational services so as to minimize disruption to the child's or youth's achievement4 2 7#ac7 in section #adbf7b71 by striking secondary and inserting high2 7#ad7 in section #adca7;a7-- 7,a7 by striking secondary each place the term appears and inserting high2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a71 by inserting and to graduate high school in the standard number of years after educational achievement2 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#c71 by inserting or school operated or funded by the ,bureau of ,indian ,education after local educational agency2 and 7#ae7 in section #adcb7b7-- 7,a7 by striking has limited ,english proficiency and inserting is an ,english learner2 and 7,b7 by striking or has a high absenteeism rate at school4 and inserting has a high absenteeism rate at school1 or has other life conditions that make the individual at high risk for dependency or delinquency adjudication44 #ajae4 ,general provisions ,title ,i 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcja et seq47 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking parts ,e1 ,f1 ,g1 and ,h2 7#b7 by redesignating part ,i as part ,e2 7#c7 by striking sections #aijg and #aijh2 7#d7 by redesignating sections #aija1 #aijb1 #aijc1 #aije1 and #aijf as sections #aeja1 #aejb1 #aejc1 #aejd1 and #aeje1 respectively2 7#e7 in section #aeja1 as redesignated by paragraph 7#d7-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a71 by inserting 1 in accordance with subsections 7b7 through 7d71 after may issue2 7,b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7i7 in paragraph 7#a71 by inserting principals1 other school leaders1 after teachers12 7ii7 in paragraph 7#b71 by adding at the end the following3 ,all information from such regional meetings and electronic exchanges shall be made public in an easily accessible manner to interested parties42 7iii7 in paragraph 7#c77;,a71 by striking standards and assessments and inserting standards1 assessments1 the ,state accountability system under section #aaaa7;b77#c71 school intervention and support under section #aaad1 and the requirement that funds be supplemented and not supplanted under section #aaag22 7iv7 by striking paragraph 7#d7 and inserting the following3 7#d7 ,process ,such process shall not be subject to the ,federal ,advisory ,committee ,act1 but shall1 unless otherwise provided as described in subsection 7c71 follow the provisions of the ,negotiated ,rulemaking ,act of #aiij 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 #efa et seq474 2 and 7v7 by striking paragraph 7#e7 and inserting the following3 7#e7 ,emergency situation ,in an emergency situation in which regulations to carry out this title must be issued within a very limited time to assist ,state educational agencies and local educational agencies with the operation of a program under this title1 the ,secretary may issue a proposed regulation without following such process but shall-- 7,a7 designate the proposed regulation as an emergency with an explanation of the emergency in a notice provided to ,congress2 7,b7 publish the duration of the comment and review period in such notice and in the ,federal ,register2 and 7,c7 conduct regional meetings to review such proposed regulation before issuing any final regulation4 2 7,c7 by redesignating subsection 7c7 as subsection 7d72 7,d7 by inserting after subsection 7b7 the following3 7c7 ,alternative process if failure to reach consensus ,if consensus1 as defined in section #efb of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 on any proposed regulation is not reached by the individuals selected under paragraph 7#c77;,b7 for the negotiated rulemaking process1 or if the ,secretary determines that a negotiated rulemaking process is unnecessary1 the ,secretary may propose a regulation in the following manner3 7#a7 ,notice to congress ,not less than #cj days prior to issuing a notice of proposed rulemaking in the ,federal ,register1 the ,secretary shall provide to the ,committee on ,health1 ,education1 ,labor1 and ,pensions of the ,senate1 the ,committee on ,education and the ,workforce of the ,house of ,representatives1 and other relevant congressional committees1 notice of the ,secretary's intent to issue a notice of proposed rulemaking that shall include-- 7,a7 a copy of the regulation to be proposed2 7,b7 a justification of the need to issue a regulation2 7,c7 the anticipated burden1 including the time1 cost1 and paperwork burden1 the regulations will have on ,state educational agencies1 local educational agencies1 schools1 and other entities that may be impacted by the regulation2 7,d7 the anticipated benefits to ,state educational agencies1 local educational agencies1 schools1 and other entities that may be impacted by the regulation2 7,e7 any regulations that will be repealed when the new regulations are issued2 and 7,f7 an opportunity to comment on the information in subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,e74 7#b7 ,comment period for congress ,the ,secretary shall provide ,congress with a #ae-;day period1 beginning after the date on which the ,secretary provided the notice of any proposed rulemaking to ,congress under paragraph 7#a71 to make comments on the proposed rule4 ,after addressing all comments received from ,congress during such period1 the ,secretary may proceed with the rulemaking process under section #eec of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 as modified by this section4 7#c7 ,public comment and review period ,the public comment and review period for any proposed regulation shall be not less than #ij days unless an emergency requires a shorter period1 in which case the ,secretary shall comply with the process outlined in subsection 7b77#e74 7#d7 ,assessment ,no regulation shall be made final after the comment and review period described in paragraph 7#c7 until the ,secretary has published in the ,federal ,register-- 7,a7 an assessment of the proposed regulation that-- 7i7 includes a representative sampling of local educational agencies based on enrollment1 geographic diversity 7including suburban1 urban1 and rural local educational agencies71 and other factors impacted by the proposed regulation2 7ii7 addresses the burden1 including the time1 cost1 and paperwork burden1 that the regulation will impose on ,state educational agencies1 local educational agencies1 schools1 and other entities that may be impacted by the regulation2 7iii7 addresses the benefits to ,state educational agencies1 local educational agencies1 schools1 and other entities that may be impacted by the regulation2 and 7iv7 thoroughly addresses1 based on the comments received during the comment and review period under paragraph 7#c71 whether the rule is financially and operationally viable at the local level2 and 7,b7 an explanation of how the entities described in subparagraph 7,a77ii7 may cover the cost of the burden assessed under such subparagraph4 2 and 7,e7 by inserting after subsection 7d71 as redesignated by subparagraph 7,c71 the following3 7e7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section affects the applicability of subchapter ,,ii of chapter #e1 and chapter #g1 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code 7commonly known as the ,administrative ,procedure ,act7 or chapter #h of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code 7commonly known as the ,congressional ,review ,act74 2 7#f7 in section #aejb7;a71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#d71 7,a7 by striking section #aija and inserting section #aeja2 and 7,b7 by striking or provides a written and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting or where negotiated rulemaking is not pursued1 shall conform to section #aeja7;c742 and 7#g7 in section #aejc1 as redesignated by paragraph 7#d7-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a77#b71 by striking student academic achievement and inserting academic2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7b77#b7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking 1 including vocational educators2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,f71 by striking and after the semicolon2 and 7iii7 by striking subparagraph 7,g7 and inserting the following3 7,g7 specialized instructional support personnel2 7,h7 representatives of charter schools1 as appropriate2 and 7,i7 paraprofessionals4 4 #ajaf4 ,report on educational stability of children in foster care 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #b years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,education and the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report that-- 7#a7 describes any barriers to coordination between local educational agencies and child welfare agencies1 including in ,federal law or regulation1 such as the ,fostering ,connections to ,success and ,increasing ,adoptions ,act of #bjjh 7,public ,law #aaj-cea2 #abb ,stat4 #cidi72 7#b7 describes the benefits and challenges of keeping a foster care child in the school of origin when such child moves to a new school attendance area as a result of being placed in foster care1 changing foster care placements1 or leaving foster care1 including-- 7,a7 the academic impact of increased stability as a result of such child remaining in the school of origin2 7,b7 challenges for local educational agencies and child welfare agencies as a result of such child remaining in the school of origin1 including challenges associated with transportation2 7,c7 estimates of transportation costs if such child stays in the school of origin2 and 7,d7 an analysis of the most appropriate entity to pay transportation costs for a foster care child who is changing or leaving placements and remaining in the school of origin2 7#c7 examines barriers to credit transfer1 including awarding partial credit for coursework1 for a child in foster care who is changing schools2 7#d7 examines the impact on local educational agencies of a local educational agency designating an individual as a point of contact for a child welfare agency1 including-- 7,a7 the entity most suited to having the responsibility for outreach on behalf of the education of a child in foster care enrolled in a school2 and 7,b7 the benefits and limitations of designating the local educational agency liaison under section #gbb7;g77#a77;,j77ii7 of the ,mc,kinney-,vento ,homeless ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aadcb7;g77#a77;,j77ii77 as the same point of contact at the local educational agency for children in foster care2 7#e7 describes the impact of removing children who are awaiting foster care placement from coverage under subtitle ,b of title ,,vii of the ,mc,kinney-,vento ,homeless ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aadca et seq472 and 7#f7 examines the extent to which the child welfare system takes into account a child's educational stability when determining such child's foster care placement4 7b7 ,definitions ,for the purposes of this section3 7#a7 ,child in foster care ,the term child in foster care means a child whose care and placement is the responsibility of the agency that administers a ,state plan under part ,b or ,e of title ,,iv of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fba et seq41 #fgj et seq471 without regard to whether foster care maintenance payments are made under section #dgb of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fgb7 on behalf of the child4 7#b7 ,school of origin ,the term school of origin means1 with respect to a child in foster care1 any of the following3 7,a7 ,the public school in which the child was enrolled prior to entry into foster care4 7,b7 ,the public school in which the child is enrolled when a change in foster care placement occurs4 7,c7 ,the public school the child attended when last permanently housed1 as such term is used in section #gbb7;g77#c77;,g7 of the ,mc,kinney-,vento ,homeless ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aadcb7;g77#c77;,g771 if such child was eligible for assistance under such ,act before the child became a child in foster care4 #ajag4 ,report on subgroup sample size 7a7 ,report ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,director of the ,institute of ,education ,sciences shall publish a report on best practices for determining valid1 reliable1 and statistically significant minimum numbers of students for each of the categories of students1 as defined in section #aaaa7;b77#c77;,a7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcaa7;b77#c77;,a77 7as amended by this ,act71 for the purposes of inclusion as categories of students in an accountability system described in section #aaaa7;b77#c7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcaa7;b77#c77 7as amended by this ,act7 and how such minimum number that is determined will not reveal personally identifiable information about students4 7b7 ,public dissemination ,the ,director of the ,institute of ,education ,sciences shall work with the ,department of ,education's existing technical assistance providers and dissemination networks to ensure that the report described under subsection 7a7 is widely disseminated-- 7#a7 to the public1 ,state educational agencies1 local educational agencies1 and schools2 and 7#b7 through electronic transfer and other means1 such as posting the report on the website of the ,institute of ,education ,sciences or in another relevant place4 ,,ii ,high-quality teachers1 principals1 and other school leaders #bjja4 ,transfer of certain provisions ,the ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcja et seq47 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subpart #e of part ,c of title ,,ii 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fgca et seq47 as subpart #c of part ,f of title ,,ix1 as redesignated by section #iajf7a71 and moving that subpart to the end of part ,f of title ,,ix2 7#b7 by redesignating sections #bcfa through #bcfh as sections #ieda through #iedh1 respectively2 7#c7 in section #iedf7;b71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#b71 by striking the matter following paragraph 7#b7 and inserting the following3 7#c7 ,a ,state law that makes a limitation of liability inapplicable if the civil action was brought by an officer of a ,state or local government pursuant to ,state or local law4 2 7#d7 by redesignating subpart #d of part ,d of title ,,ii as subpart #d of part ,f of title ,,ix1 as redesignated by section #iaje7a71 and moving that subpart to follow subpart #c of part ,f of title ,,ix1 as redesignated and moved by paragraph 7#a72 7#e7 by redesignating section #bdda as section #ieea2 and 7#f7 by striking the subpart heading of subpart #d of part ,f of title ,,ix1 as redesignated by paragraph 7#e71 and inserting the following3 #d ,internet safety 4 #bjjb4 ,fund for the improvement of teaching and learning ,the ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcja et seq47 is amended by striking title ,,ii 7as amended by section #bjja7 and inserting the following3 ,,ii ,preparing1 training1 and recruiting high-quality teachers1 principals1 and other school leaders #bjja4 ,purpose ,the purpose of this title is to improve student academic achievement by-- 7#a7 increasing the ability of local educational agencies1 schools1 teachers1 principals1 and other school leaders to provide a well-rounded and complete education for all students2 7#b7 improving the quality and effectiveness of teachers1 principals1 and other school leaders2 7#c7 increasing the number of teachers1 principals1 and other school leaders who are effective in improving student academic achievement in schools2 and 7#d7 ensuring that low-income and minority students are served by effective teachers1 principals1 and other school leaders and have access to a high-quality instructional program4 #bjjb4 ,definitions ,in this title3 7#a7 ,school leader residency program ,the term school leader residency program means a school-based principal1 school leader1 or principal and school leader preparation program in which a prospective principal or school leader-- 7,a7 for #a academic year1 engages in sustained and rigorous clinical learning with substantial leadership responsibilities and an opportunity to practice and be evaluated in an authentic school setting2 and 7,b7 during that academic year-- 7i7 participates in research-based coursework that is integrated with the clinical residency experience2 and 7ii7 receives ongoing support from a mentor principal or school leader who is effective4 7#b7 ,state ,the term ,state means each of the #ej ,states1 the ,district of ,columbia1 and the ,commonwealth of ,puerto ,rico4 7#c7 ,teacher residency program ,the term teacher residency program means a school-based teacher preparation program in which a prospective teacher-- 7,a7 for not less than #a academic year1 teaches alongside an effective teacher1 as determined by a teacher evaluation system implemented under part ,a 7if applicable71 who is the teacher of record for the classroom2 7,b7 receives concurrent instruction during the year described in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7i7 through courses that may be taught by local educational agency personnel or by faculty of the teacher preparation program2 and 7ii7 in the teaching of the content area in which the teacher will become certified or licensed2 and 7,c7 acquires effective teaching skills1 as demonstrated through completion of a residency program1 or other measure determined by the ,state1 which may include a teacher performance assessment4 #bjjc4 ,authorization of appropriations 7a7 ,grants to ,states and local educational agencies ,for the purposes of carrying out part ,a 7other than section #baje71 there are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary for each of fiscal years #bjaf through #bjba4 7b7 ,national activities ,for the purposes of carrying out activities authorized under section #baje1 there are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary for each of fiscal years #bjaf through #bjba4 7c7 ,teacher and school leader incentive fund ,for the purposes of carrying out part ,b1 there are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary for each of fiscal years #bjaf through #bjba4 7d7 ,american history and civics education ,for the purposes of carrying out part ,c1 there are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary for each of fiscal years #bjaf through #bjba4 7e7 ,literacy education for all1 results for the nation ,for the purposes of carrying out part ,d1 there are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary for each of fiscal years #bjaf through #bjba4 7f7 ,,stem instruction and student achievement ,for the purposes of carrying out part ,e1 there are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary for each of fiscal years #bjaf through #bjba4 ,a ,fund for the improvement of teaching and learning #baja4 ,formula grants to ,states 7a7 ,reservation of funds ,from the total amount appropriated under section #bjjc7;a7 for a fiscal year1 the ,secretary shall reserve-- 7#a7 one-half of #a percent for allotments for the ,united ,states ,virgin ,islands1 ,guam1 ,american ,samoa1 and the ,commonwealth of the ,northern ,mariana ,islands1 to be distributed among those outlying areas on the basis of their relative need1 as determined by the ,secretary1 in accordance with the purpose of this title2 and 7#b7 one-half of #a percent for the ,secretary of the ,interior for programs under this part in schools operated or funded by the ,bureau of ,indian ,education4 7b7 ,state allotments 7#a7 ,hold harmless 7,a7 ,fiscal years #bjaf through #bjba ,for each of fiscal years #bjaf through #bjba1 subject to paragraph 7#b7 and subparagraph 7,c71 from the funds appropriated under section #bjjc7;a7 for a fiscal year that remain after the ,secretary makes the reservations under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall allot to each ,state an amount equal to the total amount that such ,state received for fiscal year #bjja under-- 7i7 section #bbjb7;b7 of this ,act 7as in effect on the day before the date of enactment of the ,no ,child ,left ,behind ,act of #bjja72 and 7ii7 section #cjf of the ,department of ,education ,appropriations ,act1 #bjja 7as enacted into law by section #a7;a77#a7 of ,public ,law #ajf-eed74 7,b7 ,ratable reduction ,if the funds described in subparagraph 7,a7 are insufficient to pay the full amounts that all ,states are eligible to receive under subparagraph 7,a7 for any fiscal year1 the ,secretary shall ratably reduce those amounts for the fiscal year4 7,c7 ,percentage ,reduction ,for each of fiscal years #bjaf through #bjba1 the amount in subparagraph 7,a7 shall be reduced by a percentage equal to the product of #ad4bi percent and the number of years between the fiscal year for which the determination is being made and fiscal year #bjae4 7#b7 ,allotment of additional funds 7,a7 ,in ,general ,subject to subparagraph 7,b71 for any fiscal year for which the funds appropriated under section #bjjc7;a7 and not reserved under subsection 7a7 exceed the total amount required to make allotments under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall allot to each ,state the sum of-- 7i7 an amount that bears the same relationship to #bj percent of the excess amount as the number of individuals age #e through #ag in the ,state1 as determined by the ,secretary on the basis of the most recent satisfactory data1 bears to the number of those individuals in all such ,states1 as so determined2 and 7ii7 an amount that bears the same relationship to #hj percent of the excess amount as the number of individuals age #e through #ag from families with incomes below the poverty line in the ,state1 as determined by the ,secretary on the basis of the most recent satisfactory data1 bears to the number of those individuals in all such ,states1 as so determined4 7,b7 ,exception ,no ,state receiving an allotment under subparagraph 7,a7 may receive less than one-half of #a percent of the total excess amount allotted under such subparagraph for a fiscal year4 7#c7 ,fiscal year #bjbb and succeeding fiscal years ,for fiscal year #bjbb and each of the succeeding fiscal years1 the ,secretary shall allot funds appropriated under section #bjjc7;a7 and not reserved under subsection 7a7 to each ,state in accordance with paragraph 7#b74 7#d7 ,reallotment ,if any ,state does not apply for an allotment under this subsection for any fiscal year1 the ,secretary shall reallot the amount of the allotment to the remaining ,states in accordance with this subsection4 7c7 ,state use of funds 7#a7 ,in general ,except as provided for under paragraph 7#c71 each ,state that receives an allotment under subsection 7b7 for a fiscal year shall reserve not less than #ie percent of such allotment to make subgrants to local educational agencies for such fiscal year1 as described in section #bajb4 7#b7 ,state administration ,a ,state educational agency may use not more than #a percent of the amount allotted to such ,state under subsection 7b7 for the administrative costs of carrying out such ,state educational agency's responsibilities under this part4 7#c7 ,principals and other school leaders ,notwithstanding paragraph 7#a7 and in addition to funds otherwise available for activities under paragraph 7#d71 a ,state educational agency may reserve not more than #c percent of the amount reserved for subgrants to local educational agencies under paragraph 7#a7 for activities for principals and other school leaders described in paragraph 7#d71 if such reservation would not result in a lower allocation to local educational agencies under section #bajb1 as compared to such allocation for the preceding fiscal year4 7#d7 ,state activities 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,state educational agency for a ,state that receives an allotment under subsection 7b7 may use funds not reserved under paragraph 7#a7 to carry out #a or more of the activities described in subparagraph 7,b71 which may be implemented in conjunction with a ,state agency of higher education 7if such agencies are separate7 and carried out through a grant or contract with a for-profit or nonprofit entity1 including an institution of higher education4 7,b7 ,types of ,state activities ,the activities described in this subparagraph are the following3 7i7 ,reforming teacher1 principal1 and other school leader certification1 recertification1 licensing1 or tenure systems or preparation program standards and approval processes to ensure that-- 7,i7 teachers have the necessary subject matter knowledge and teaching skills1 as demonstrated through measures determined by the ,state1 which may include teacher performance assessments1 in the academic subjects that the teachers teach to help students meet challenging ,state academic standards described in section #aaaa7;b77#a72 7,,ii7 principals and other school leaders have the instructional leadership skills to help teachers teach and to help students meet such challenging ,state academic standards2 and 7,,iii7 teacher certification or licensing requirements are aligned with such challenging ,state academic standards4 7ii7 ,developing1 improving1 or providing assistance to local educational agencies to support the design and implementation of teacher1 principal1 and other school leader evaluation and support systems that are based in part on evidence of student academic achievement1 which may include student growth1 and shall include multiple measures of educator performance and provide clear1 timely1 and useful feedback to teachers1 principals1 and other schools leaders1 such as by-- 7,i7 developing and disseminating high-quality evaluation tools1 such as classroom observation rubrics1 and methods1 including training and auditing1 for ensuring inter-rater reliability of evaluation results2 7,,ii7 developing and providing training to principals1 other school leaders1 coaches1 mentors1 and evaluators on how to accurately differentiate performance1 provide useful and timely feedback1 and use evaluation results to inform decisionmaking about professional development1 improvement strategies1 and personnel decisions2 and 7,,iii7 developing a system for auditing the quality of evaluation and support systems4 7iii7 ,improving equitable access to effective teachers1 principals1 and other school leaders4 7iv7 ,carrying out programs that establish1 expand1 or improve alternative routes for ,state certification of teachers 7especially for teachers of children with disabilities1 ,english learners1 science1 technology1 engineering1 mathematics1 or other areas where the ,state demonstrates a shortage of educators71 principals1 and other school leaders1 for-- 7,i7 individuals with a baccalaureate or master's degree1 or other advanced degree2 7,,ii7 mid-career professionals from other occupations2 7,,iii7 paraprofessionals2 7,,iv7 former military personnel2 and 7,v7 recent graduates of institutions of higher education with records of academic distinction who demonstrate the potential to become highly effective teachers1 principals1 or other school leaders4 7v7 ,developing1 improving1 and implementing mechanisms to assist local educational agencies and schools in effectively recruiting and retaining teachers1 principals1 and other school leaders who are effective in improving student academic achievement1 including highly effective teachers from underrepresented minority groups and teachers with disabilities1 such as through-- 7,i7 opportunities for a cadre of effective teachers to lead evidence-based professional development for their peers2 7,,ii7 career opportunities for teachers to grow as leaders1 including hybrid roles that allow teachers to voluntarily serve as mentors or academic coaches while remaining in the classroom2 and 7,,iii7 providing training and support for teacher leaders and school leaders who are recruited as part of instructional leadership teams4 7vi7 ,fulfilling the ,state educational agency's responsibilities concerning proper and efficient administration and monitoring of the programs carried out under this part1 including provision of technical assistance to local educational agencies4 7vii7 ,developing1 or assisting local educational agencies in developing-- 7,i7 teacher advancement initiatives that promote professional growth and emphasize multiple career paths1 such as school leadership1 mentoring1 involvement with school improvement1 and instructional coaching2 7,,ii7 strategies that provide differential pay1 or other incentives1 to recruit and retain teachers in high-need academic subjects and teachers1 principals1 or other school leaders1 in low-income schools and school districts1 which may include performance-based pay systems2 and 7,,iii7 new teacher1 principal1 and other school leader induction and mentoring programs that are evidence-based and designed to-- 7aa7 improve classroom instruction and student learning and achievement2 7bb7 increase the retention of effective teachers1 principals1 and other school leaders2 7cc7 improve school leadership to improve classroom instruction and student learning and achievement2 and 7dd7 provide opportunities for teachers1 principals1 and other school leaders who are experienced1 effective1 and have demonstrated an ability to work with adult learners to be mentors4 7viii7 ,providing assistance to local educational agencies for-- 7,i7 the development and implementation of high-quality professional development programs for principals that enable the principals to be effective and prepare all students to meet the challenging ,state academic standards described in section #aaaa7;b77#a72 and 7,,ii7 the development and support of other school leadership programs to develop educational leaders4 7ix7 ,supporting efforts to train teachers1 principals1 and other school leaders to effectively integrate technology into curricula and instruction1 which may include blended learning projects that include an element of online learning1 combined with supervised learning time and student-led learning1 in which the elements are connected to provide an integrated learning experience4 7x7 ,providing training1 technical assistance1 and capacity-building to local educational agencies that receive a subgrant under this part4 7xi7 ,supporting teacher1 principal1 and other school leader residency programs4 7xii7 ,reforming or improving teacher1 principal1 and other school leader preparation programs4 7xiii7 ,supporting the instructional services provided by school librarians4 7xiv7 ,supporting other activities identified by the ,state that are evidence-based and that meet the purpose of this title4 7d7 ,state plan 7#a7 ,in general ,in order to receive an allotment under this section for any fiscal year1 a ,state shall submit a plan to the ,secretary1 at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,secretary may reasonably require4 7#b7 ,contents ,each plan described under paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,a description of how the ,state educational agency will use funds received under this title for ,state-level activities described in subsection 7c74 7,b7 ,a description of the ,state's system of certification1 licensing1 and professional growth and improvement1 such as clinical experience for prospective educators1 support for new educators1 professional development1 professional growth and leadership opportunities1 and compensation systems for teachers1 principals1 and other educators4 7,c7 ,a description of how activities under this part are aligned with challenging ,state academic standards and ,state assessments under section #aaaa1 which may include1 as appropriate1 relevant ,state early learning and developmental guidelines1 as required under section #feh;,e7c77#b77,t7 of the ,child ,care and ,development ,block ,grant ,act of #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #iheh;c7c77#b77,t774 7,d7 ,a description of how the activities using funds under this part are expected to improve student achievement4 7,e7 ,if a ,state educational agency plans to use funds under this part to improve equitable access to effective teachers1 principals1 and other school leaders1 a description of how such funds will be used to meet the ,state's commitment described in section #aaaa7;c77#a77;,f7 to ensure equitable access to effective teachers1 principals1 and school leaders4 7,f7 ,an assurance that the ,state educational agency will monitor the implementation of activities under this part and provide technical assistance to local educational agencies in carrying out such activities4 7,g7 ,an assurance that the ,state educational agency will work in consultation with the entity responsible for teacher and principal professional standards1 certification1 and licensing for the ,state1 and encourage collaboration between educator preparation programs1 the ,state1 and local educational agencies to promote the readiness of new educators entering the profession4 7,h7 ,a description of how the ,state educational agency will improve the skills of teachers1 principals1 and other school leaders in order to enable them to identify students with specific learning needs1 particularly students with disabilities1 ,english learners1 students who are gifted and talented1 and students with low literacy levels1 and provide instruction based on the needs of such students4 7,i7 ,a description of how the ,state will use data and ongoing consultation with and input from teachers and teacher organizations1 principals1 other school leaders1 specialized instructional support personnel1 parents1 community partners1 and 7where applicable7 institutions of higher education1 to continually update and improve the activities supported under this part4 7#c7 ,consultation ,in developing the ,state plan under this subsection1 a ,state shall-- 7,a7 involve teachers1 teacher organizations1 principals1 other school leaders1 specialized instructional support personnel1 parents1 community partners1 and other organizations or partners with relevant and demonstrated expertise in programs and activities designed to meet the purpose of this title2 and 7,b7 seek advice from the individuals1 organizations1 or partners described in subparagraph 7,a7 regarding how best to improve the ,state's activities to meet the purpose of this title2 and 7,c7 coordinate the ,state's activities under this part with other related strategies1 programs1 and activities being conducted in the ,state4 7e7 ,prohibition ,nothing in this section shall be construed to authorize the ,secretary or any other officer or employee of the ,federal ,government to mandate1 direct1 or control any of the following3 7#a7 ,the development1 improvement1 or implementation of elements of any teacher1 principal1 or school leader evaluation systems4 7#b7 ,any ,state or local educational agency's definition of teacher1 principal1 or other school leader effectiveness4 7#c7 ,any teacher1 principal1 or other school leader professional standards1 certification1 or licensing4 #bajb4 ,subgrants to local educational agencies 7a7 ,allocation of funds to local educational agencies 7#a7 ,in general ,from funds reserved by a ,state under section #baja7;c77#a7 for a fiscal year1 the ,state1 acting through the ,state educational agency1 shall award subgrants to eligible local educational agencies from allocations described in paragraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,allocation formula ,from the funds described in paragraph 7#a71 the ,state educational agency shall allocate to each of the eligible local educational agencies in the ,state for a fiscal year the sum of-- 7,a7 an amount that bears the same relationship to #bj percent of such funds for such fiscal year as the number of individuals aged #e through #ag in the geographic area served by the agency1 as determined by the ,secretary on the basis of the most recent satisfactory data1 bears to the number of those individuals in the geographic areas served by all eligible local educational agencies in the ,state1 as so determined2 and 7,b7 an amount that bears the same relationship to #hj percent of the funds for such fiscal year as the number of individuals aged #e through #ag from families with incomes below the poverty line in the geographic area served by the agency1 as determined by the ,secretary on the basis of the most recent satisfactory data1 bears to the number of those individuals in the geographic areas served by all the eligible local educational agencies in the ,state1 as so determined4 7#c7 ,administrative costs ,of the amounts allocated to a local educational agency under paragraph 7#b71 the local educational agency may use not more than #b percent for the direct administrative costs of carrying out its responsibilities under this part4 7#d7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit a consortium of local educational agencies that are designated with a school locale code of #da1 #db1 or #dc1 or such local educational agencies designated with a school locale code of #da1 #db1 or #dc that work in cooperation with an educational service agency1 from voluntarily combining allocations received under this part for the collective use of funding by the consortium for activities under this section4 7b7 ,local applications 7#a7 ,in general ,to be eligible to receive a subgrant under this section1 a local educational agency shall conduct a needs assessment described in paragraph 7#b7 and submit an application to the ,state educational agency at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,state educational agency may reasonably require4 7#b7 ,needs assessment 7,a7 ,in general ,to be eligible to receive a subgrant under this section1 a local educational agency shall periodically conduct a comprehensive needs assessment of the local educational agency and of all schools served by the local educational agency4 7,b7 ,requirements ,the needs assessment under subparagraph 7,a7 shall be designed to determine the schools with the most acute staffing needs related to-- 7i7 increasing the number of teachers1 principals1 and other school leaders who are effective in improving student academic achievement2 7ii7 ensuring that low-income and minority students are not disproportionately served by ineffective teachers1 principals1 and other school leaders2 7iii7 ensuring that low-income and minority students have access to a high-quality instructional program and appropriate class sizes that are evidence-based2 7iv7 hiring1 retention1 and advancement and leadership opportunities for effective teachers1 principals1 and other school leaders2 7v7 supporting and developing all educators1 including preschool1 kindergarten1 elementary1 middle1 or high school teachers 7including special education teachers71 principals1 other school leaders1 early childhood directors1 specialized instructional support personnel1 paraprofessionals1 or other staff members who provide or directly support instruction2 7vi7 understanding and using data and assessments to improve student learning and classroom practice2 7vii7 improving student behavior1 including the response of teachers1 principals1 and other school leaders to student behavior1 in the classroom and school1 including the identification of early and appropriate interventions1 which may include positive behavioral interventions and supports2 7viii7 teaching students who are ,english learners1 children who are in early childhood education programs1 children with disabilities1 ,american ,indian children1 ,alaskan ,native children1 and gifted and talented students2 7ix7 ensuring funds are used to support schools served by the local educational agency that are identified under section #aaad7;a77#a77;,a7 and schools with high percentages or numbers of children counted under section #aabd7;c72 7x7 improving the academic and non-academic skills of all students essential for learning readiness and academic success2 and 7xi7 any other evidence-based factors that the local educational agency determines are appropriate to meet the needs of schools within the jurisdiction of the local educational agency and meet the purpose of this title4 7#c7 ,consultation 7,a7 ,in general ,in conducting a needs assessment described in paragraph 7#b71 a local educational agency shall-- 7i7 involve teachers1 teacher organizations1 principals1 and other school leaders1 specialized instructional support personnel1 parents1 community partners1 and others with relevant and demonstrated expertise in programs and activities designed to meet the purpose of this title2 and 7ii7 take into account the activities that need to be conducted in order to give teachers1 principals1 and other school leaders the skills to provide students with the opportunity to meet challenging ,state academic standards described in section #aaaa7;b77#a74 7,b7 ,continued consultation ,a local educational agency receiving a subgrant under this section shall consult with such individuals and organizations described in subparagraph 7,a7 on an ongoing basis in order to-- 7i7 seek advice regarding how best to improve the local educational agency's activities to meet the purpose of this title2 and 7ii7 coordinate the local educational agency's activities under this part with other related strategies1 programs1 and activities being conducted in the community4 7#d7 ,contents of application ,each application submitted under paragraph 7#a7 shall be based on the results of the needs assessment required under paragraph 7#b7 and shall include the following3 7,a7 ,a description of the results of the comprehensive needs assessment carried out under paragraph 7#b74 7,b7 ,a description of the activities to be carried out by the local educational agency under this section and how these activities will be aligned with the challenging ,state academic standards described in section #aaaa7;b77#a74 7,c7 ,a description of how such activities will comply with the principles of effectiveness described in section #bajc7;c74 7,d7 ,a description of the activities1 including professional development1 that will be made available to meet needs identified by the needs assessment described in paragraph 7#b74 7,e7 ,a description of the local educational agency's systems of hiring and professional growth and improvement1 such as induction for teachers1 principals1 and other school leaders4 7,f7 ,a description of how the local educational agency will support efforts to train teachers1 principals1 and other school leaders to effectively integrate technology into curricula and instruction4 7,g7 ,a description of how the local educational agency will prioritize funds to schools served by the agency that are identified under section #aaad7;a77#a77;,a7 and have the highest percentage or number of children counted under section #aabd7;c74 7,h7 ,where a local educational agency has a significant number of schools identified under section #aaad7;a77#a77;,a71 as determined by the ,state1 a description of how the local educational agency will seek the input of the ,state educational agency in planning and implementing activities under this part4 7,i7 ,an assurance that the local educational agency will comply with section #ieja 7regarding participation by private school children and teachers74 7,j7 ,an assurance that the local educational agency will coordinate professional development activities authorized under this part with professional development activities provided through other ,federal1 ,state1 and local programs4 #bajc4 ,local use of funds 7a7 ,in general ,a local educational agency that receives a subgrant under section #bajb shall use the funds made available through the subgrant to develop1 implement1 and evaluate comprehensive1 evidence-based programs and activities described in subsection 7b71 which may be carried out through a grant or contract with a for-profit or nonprofit entity1 in partnership with an institution of higher education1 or in partnership with an ,indian tribe or tribal organization 7as defined under section #d of the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #dej;b774 7b7 ,types of activities ,the activities described in this subsection-- 7#a7 shall meet the needs identified in the needs assessment described in section #bajb7;b77#b72 7#b7 shall be in accordance with the purpose of this title1 evidence-based1 and consistent with the principles of effectiveness described in subsection 7c72 7#c7 shall address the learning needs of all students1 including children with disabilities1 ,english learners1 and gifted and talented students2 and 7#d7 may include1 among other programs and activities-- 7,a7 developing or improving a rigorous1 transparent1 and fair evaluation and support system for teachers1 principals1 and other school leaders that is based in part on evidence of student achievement1 which may include student growth1 and shall include multiple measures of educator performance and provide clear1 timely1 and useful feedback to teachers1 principals1 and other schools leaders2 7,b7 developing and implementing initiatives to assist in recruiting1 hiring1 and retaining highly effective teachers1 principals1 and other school leaders1 particularly in low-income schools with high percentages of ineffective teachers and high percentages of students who do not meet the challenging ,state academic standards described in section #aaaa7;b77#a71 to improve within-district equity in the distribution of teachers1 principals1 and school leaders consistent with the requirements of section #aaaa7;c77#a77;,f71 such as initiatives that provide-- 7i7 expert help in screening candidates and enabling early hiring2 7ii7 differential and incentive pay for teachers1 principals1 and other school leaders in high-need academic subject areas and specialty areas1 which may include performance-based pay systems2 7iii7 teacher1 paraprofessional1 principal1 and other school leader advancement and professional growth1 and an emphasis on leadership opportunities1 multiple career paths and pay differentiation2 7iv7 new teacher1 principal1 and other school leader induction and mentoring programs that are designed to-- 7,i7 improve classroom instruction and student learning and achievement2 7,,ii7 increase the retention of effective teachers1 principals1 and other school leaders2 7,,iii7 improve school leadership to improve classroom instruction and student learning and achievement2 and 7,,iv7 provide opportunities for mentor teachers1 principals1 and other educators who are experienced1 effective1 and have demonstrated an ability to work with adult learners2 7v7 the development and provision of training for school leaders1 coaches1 mentors and evaluators on how to accurately differentiate performance1 provide useful feedback1 and use evaluation results to inform decisionmaking about professional development1 improvement strategies1 and personnel decisions2 and 7vi7 a system for auditing the quality of evaluation and support systems2 7,c7 recruiting qualified individuals from other fields to become teachers1 principals1 or other school leaders including mid-career professionals from other occupations1 former military personnel1 and recent graduates of institutions of higher education with a record of academic distinction who demonstrate potential to become effective teachers1 principals1 or other school leaders2 7,d7 reducing class size to an evidence-based level to improve student achievement through the recruiting and hiring of additional effective teachers2 7,e7 providing high-quality1 personalized professional development for teachers1 instructional leadership teams1 principals1 and other school leaders1 focused on improving teaching and student learning and achievement1 including supporting efforts to train teachers1 principals1 and other school leaders to-- 7i7 effectively integrate technology into curricula and instruction2 7ii7 use data from such technology to improve student achievement2 7iii7 effectively engage parents1 families and community partners1 and coordinate services between school and community2 and 7iv7 help all students develop the academic and nonacademic skills essential for learning readiness and academic success2 7,f7 developing programs and activities that increase the ability of teachers to effectively teach children with disabilities1 including children with significant cognitive disabilities1 which may include the use of multi-tier systems of support and positive behavioral intervention and supports1 and students who are ,english learners1 so that such children with disabilities and students who are ,english learners can meet the challenging ,state academic standards described in section #aaaa7;b77#a72 7,g7 providing programs and activities to increase the knowledge base of teachers and principals on instruction in the early grades1 and strategies to measure whether young children are progressing1 which may include providing joint professional learning activities for school staff and educators in preschool programs that address the transition to elementary school2 7,h7 providing training1 technical assistance1 and capacity-building in local educational agencies to assist teachers and school leaders with selecting and implementing formative assessments1 designing classroom-based assessments1 and in using data from such assessments to improve instruction and student academic achievement1 which may include providing additional time for teachers to review student data and respond1 as appropriate2 7,i7 supporting teacher1 principal1 and school leader residency programs2 7,j7 reforming or improving teacher1 principal1 and other school leader preparation programs2 7,k7 carrying out in-service training for school personnel in-- 7i7 the techniques and supports needed for early identification of children with trauma histories1 and children with1 or at risk of1 mental illness2 7ii7 the use of referral mechanisms that effectively link such children to appropriate treatment and intervention services in the school and in the community1 where appropriate2 and 7iii7 forming partnerships between school-based mental health programs and public or private mental health organizations2 7,l7 providing training to support the identification of students who are gifted and talented1 including high-ability students who have not been formally identified for gifted education services1 and implementing instructional practices that support the education of such students1 such as early entrance to kindergarten1 enrichment1 acceleration1 and curriculum compacting activities1 and dual enrollment in secondary school and postsecondary education2 7,m7 supporting the instructional services provided by school librarians2 7,n7 providing general liability insurance coverage for teachers related to actions performed in the scope of their duties2 and 7,o7 carrying out other evidence-based activities identified by the local educational agencies that meet the purpose of this title4 7c7 ,principles of effectiveness 7#a7 ,in general ,for a program or activity supported with funds provided under this part to meet the principles of effectiveness1 such program or activity shall-- 7,a7 be based upon an assessment of objective data regarding the need for programs and activities in the schools to be served to-- 7i7 increase the number of teachers1 principals1 and other school leaders who are effective in improving student academic achievement2 7ii7 ensure that low-income and minority students are served by effective teachers1 principals1 and other school leaders2 and 7iii7 ensure that low-income and minority students have access to a high-quality instructional program2 7,b7 be based upon established and evidence-based criteria-- 7i7 aimed at ensuring that all students receive a high-quality education taught by effective teachers and attend schools led by effective principals and other school leaders2 and 7ii7 that result in improved student academic achievement in the school served by the program or activity2 and 7,c7 include meaningful and ongoing consultation with and input from teachers1 teacher organizations1 principals1 other school leaders1 specialized instructional support personnel1 parents1 community partners1 and 7where applicable7 institutions of higher education1 in the development of the application and administration of the program or activity4 7#b7 ,periodic evaluation 7,a7 ,in general ,a program or activity carried out under this section shall undergo a periodic evaluation to assess its progress toward achieving the goal of providing students with a high-quality education1 taught by effective teachers1 in schools led by effective principals and school leaders that results in improved student academic achievement4 7,b7 ,use of results ,the results of an evaluation described in subparagraph 7,a7 shall be-- 7i7 used to refine1 improve1 and strengthen the program or activity1 and to refine the criteria described in paragraph 7#a77;,b72 and 7ii7 made available to the public upon request1 with public notice of such availability provided4 7#c7 ,prohibition ,nothing in this subsection shall be construed to authorize the ,secretary or any other officer or employee of the ,federal ,government to mandate1 direct1 or control the principles of effectiveness developed by local educational agencies under paragraph 7#a7 or the specific programs or activities that will be implemented by a local educational agency4 #bajd4 ,reporting 7a7 ,state report ,each ,state educational agency receiving funds under this part shall annually submit to the ,secretary a report that provides-- 7#a7 the number and percent of teachers1 principals1 and other school leaders in the ,state and each local educational agency in the ,state who are licensed or certified1 provided such information does not reveal personally identifiable information2 7#b7 the first-time passage rate of teachers and principals in the ,state and each local educational agency in the ,state on teacher and principal licensure examinations1 provided such information does not reveal personally identifiable information2 7#c7 a description of how chosen professional development activities improved teacher and principal performance2 and 7#d7 if funds are used under this part to improve equitable access to teachers1 principals1 and other school leaders for low-income and minority students1 a description of how funds have been used to improve such access4 7b7 ,local educational agency report ,each local educational agency receiving funds under this part shall submit to the ,state educational agency such information that the ,state requires1 which shall include the information described in subsection 7a7 for the local educational agency4 7c7 ,availability ,the reports and information provided under subsections 7a7 and 7b7 shall be made readily available to the public4 7d7 ,limitation ,the reports and information provided under subsections 7a7 and 7b7 shall not reveal personally identifiable information about any individual4 #baje4 ,national activities of demonstrated effectiveness 7a7 ,in general ,from the funds appropriated under section #bjjc7;b7 to carry out this section1 the ,secretary-- 7#a7 may reserve not more than #bj percent to carry out activities under subsection 7b72 7#b7 shall reserve not less than #dj percent to carry out activities under subsection 7c72 and 7#c7 shall reserve not less than #dj percent to carry out activities under subsection 7d74 7b7 ,technical assistance and national evaluation ,from the funds reserved by the ,secretary under subsection 7a77#a71 the ,secretary may carry out-- 7#a7 technical assistance to ,states and local educational agencies carrying out activities under this part1 which may be carried out directly or through grants and contracts2 and 7#b7 evaluations of activities carried out by ,states and local educational agencies under this part1 which shall be conducted by a third party or by the ,institute of ,education ,sciences4 7c7 ,programs of national significance 7#a7 ,in general ,from the funds reserved by the ,secretary under subsection 7a77#b71 the ,secretary shall award grants1 on a competitive basis1 to eligible entities for the purposes of-- 7,a7 providing teachers1 principals1 and other school leaders from nontraditional preparation and certification routes or pathways to serve in traditionally underserved local educational agencies2 7,b7 providing evidence-based professional development activities that addresses literacy1 numeracy1 remedial1 or other needs of local educational agencies and the students the agencies serve2 7,c7 making freely available services and learning opportunities to local educational agencies1 through partnerships and cooperative agreements or by making the services or opportunities publicly accessible through electronic means2 or 7,d7 providing teachers1 principals1 and other school leaders with evidence-based professional enhancement activities1 which may include activities that lead to an advanced credential4 7#b7 ,program periods and diversity of projects 7,a7 ,in general ,a grant awarded by the ,secretary to an eligible entity under this subsection shall be for a period of not more than #c years4 7,b7 ,renewal ,the ,secretary may renew a grant awarded under this subsection for #a additional #b-year period4 7,c7 ,diversity of projects ,in awarding grants under this subsection1 the ,secretary shall ensure that1 to the extent practicable1 grants are distributed among eligible entities that will serve geographically diverse areas1 including urban1 suburban1 and rural areas4 7,d7 ,limitation ,the ,secretary shall not award more than #a grant under this subsection to an eligible entity during a grant competition4 7#c7 ,cost-sharing 7,a7 ,in general ,an eligible entity that receives a grant under this subsection shall provide1 from non-,federal sources1 not less than #be percent of the funds for the total cost for each year of activities carried out under this subsection4 7,b7 ,acceptable contributions ,an eligible entity that receives a grant under this subsection may meet the requirement of subparagraph 7,a7 by providing contributions in cash or in-kind1 fairly evaluated1 including plant1 equipment1 and services4 7,c7 ,waivers ,the ,secretary may waive or modify the requirement of subparagraph 7,a7 in cases of demonstrated financial hardship4 7#d7 ,applications ,in order to receive a grant under this subsection1 an eligible entity shall submit an application to the ,secretary at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information that the ,secretary may reasonably require4 ,such application shall include1 at a minimum1 a certification that the services provided by an eligible entity under the grant to a local educational agency or to a school served by the local educational agency will not result in direct fees for participating students or parents4 7#e7 ,definition of eligible entity ,in this subsection1 the term eligible entity means-- 7,a7 an institution of higher education that provides course materials or resources that are evidence-based in increasing academic achievement1 graduation rates1 or rates of postsecondary education matriculation2 7,b7 a national nonprofit entity with a demonstrated track record of raising student academic achievement1 graduation rates1 and rates of higher education attendance1 matriculation1 or completion1 or of effectiveness in providing preparation and professional development activities and programs for teachers1 principals1 and other school leaders2 or 7,c7 a partnership consisting of-- 7i7 #a or more entities described in subparagraph 7,a7 or 7,b72 and 7ii7 a for-profit entity4 7d7 ,school leader recruitment and support programs 7#a7 ,in general ,from the funds reserved by the ,secretary under subsection 7a77#c71 the ,secretary shall award grants1 on a competitive basis to eligible entities to enable such entities to improve the recruitment1 preparation1 placement1 support1 and retention of effective principals and other school leaders in high-need schools1 which may include-- 7,a7 developing or implementing leadership training programs designed to prepare and support principals and other school leaders in high-need schools1 including through new or alternative pathways and school leader residency programs2 7,b7 developing or implementing programs or activities for recruiting1 selecting1 and developing aspiring or current principals and other school leaders to serve in high-need schools2 7,c7 developing or implementing programs for recruiting1 developing1 and placing school leaders to improve schools identified for intervention and support under section #aaad7;a77#a77;,a71 including through cohort-based activities that build effective instructional and school leadership teams and develop a school culture1 design1 instructional program1 and professional development program focused on improving student learning2 7,d7 providing continuous professional development for principals and other school leaders in high-need schools2 7,e7 developing and disseminating information on best practices and strategies for effective school leadership in high-need schools2 and 7,f7 other evidence-based programs or activities described in section #baja7;c77#c7 or section #bajc7;b77#d7 focused on principals and other school leaders in high-need schools4 7#b7 ,program periods and diversity of projects 7,a7 ,in general ,a grant awarded by the ,secretary to an eligible entity under this subsection shall be for a period of not more than #e years4 7,b7 ,renewal ,the ,secretary may renew a grant awarded under this subsection for #a additional #b-year period4 7,c7 ,diversity of projects ,in awarding grants under this subsection1 the ,secretary shall ensure that1 to the extent practicable1 grants are distributed among eligible entities that will serve geographically diverse areas1 including urban1 suburban1 and rural areas4 7,d7 ,limitation ,the ,secretary shall not award more than #a grant under this subsection to an eligible entity during a grant competition4 7#c7 ,cost-sharing 7,a7 ,in general ,an eligible entity that receives a grant under this subsection shall provide1 from non-,federal sources1 not less than #be percent of the funds for the total cost for each year of activities carried out under this subsection4 7,b7 ,acceptable contributions ,an eligible entity that receives a grant under this subsection may meet the requirement of subparagraph 7,a7 by providing contributions in cash or in-kind1 fairly evaluated1 including plant1 equipment1 and services4 7,c7 ,waivers ,the ,secretary may waive or modify the requirement of subparagraph 7,a7 in cases of demonstrated financial hardship4 7#d7 ,applications ,an eligible entity that desires a grant under this subsection shall submit to the ,secretary an application at such time1 in such manner1 and accompanied by such information as the ,secretary may require4 7#e7 ,priority ,in awarding grants under this subsection1 the ,secretary shall give priority to an eligible entity with a record of preparing or developing principals who-- 7,a7 have improved school-level student outcomes2 7,b7 have become principals in high-need schools2 and 7,c7 remain principals in high-need schools for multiple years4 7#f7 ,definitions ,in this subsection-- 7,a7 the term eligible entity means-- 7i7 a local educational agency1 including an educational service agency1 that serves a high-need school or a consortium of such agencies2 7ii7 a ,state educational agency or a consortium of such agencies2 7iii7 a ,state educational agency in partnership with #a or more local educational agencies or educational service agencies that serve a high-need school2 or 7iv7 an entity described in clause 7i71 7ii71 or 7iii7 in partnership with #a or more nonprofit organizations or institutions of higher education2 and 7,b7 the term high-need school means-- 7i7 an elementary school in which not less than #ej percent of the enrolled students are from families with incomes below the poverty line2 or 7ii7 a high school in which not less than #dj percent of the enrolled students are from families with incomes below the poverty line4 #bajf4 ,supplement1 not supplant ,funds made available under this part shall be used to supplement1 and not supplant1 non-,federal funds that would otherwise be used for activities authorized under this part4 ,b ,teacher and school leader incentive program #bbja4 ,purposes2 definitions 7a7 ,purposes ,the purposes of this part are-- 7#a7 to assist ,states1 local educational agencies1 and nonprofit organizations to develop1 implement1 improve1 or expand comprehensive performance-based compensation systems or human capital management systems for teachers1 principals1 and other school leaders 7especially for teachers1 principals1 and other school leaders in high-need schools7 who raise student academic achievement and close the achievement gap between high- and low-performing students2 and 7#b7 to study and review performance-based compensation systems or human capital management systems for teachers1 principals1 and other school leaders to evaluate the effectiveness1 fairness1 quality1 consistency1 and reliability of the systems4 7b7 ,definitions ,in this part3 7#a7 ,eligible entity ,the term eligible entity means-- 7,a7 a local educational agency1 including a charter school that is a local educational agency1 or a consortium of local educational agencies2 7,b7 a ,state educational agency or other ,state agency designated by the chief executive of a ,state to participate under this part2 or 7,c7 a partnership consisting of-- 7i7 #a or more agencies described in subparagraph 7,a7 or 7,b72 and 7ii7 at least #a nonprofit or for-profit entity4 7#b7 ,high-need local educational agency ,the term high-need local educational agency means a local educational agency1 public charter school1 or charter management organization-- 7,a7 that serves not fewer than #aj1jjj children from families with incomes below the poverty line2 or 7,b7 for which not less than #bj percent of the children served by the agency1 school1 or organization are from families with incomes below the poverty line4 7#c7 ,high-need school ,the term high-need school means a public elementary school or secondary school that is located in an area in which the percentage of students from families with incomes below the poverty line is #cj percent or more4 7#d7 ,human capital management system ,the term human capital management system means a system-- 7,a7 by which a local educational agency makes and implements human capital decisions1 such as decisions on preparation1 recruitment1 hiring1 placement1 retention1 dismissal1 compensation1 professional development1 tenure1 and promotion2 and 7,b7 that includes a performance-based compensation system4 7#e7 ,performance-based compensation system ,the term performance-based compensation system means a system of compensation for teachers1 principals1 and other school leaders that-- 7,a7 differentiates levels of compensation based in part on measurable increases in student academic achievement2 and 7,b7 may include-- 7i7 differentiated levels of compensation1 which may include bonus pay1 on the basis of the employment responsibilities and success of effective teachers1 principals1 and other school leaders in hard-to-staff schools or high-need subject areas2 and 7ii7 recognition of the skills and knowledge of teachers1 principals1 and other school leaders as demonstrated through-- 7,i7 successful fulfillment of additional responsibilities or job functions1 such as teacher leadership roles2 and 7,,ii7 evidence of professional achievement and mastery of content knowledge and superior teaching and leadership skills4 #bbjb4 ,teacher and school leader incentive fund grants 7a7 ,grants authorized ,from the amounts appropriated to carry out this part1 the ,secretary shall award grants1 on a competitive basis1 to eligible entities to enable the eligible entities to develop1 implement1 improve1 or expand performance-based compensation systems or human capital management systems1 in schools served by the eligible entity4 7b7 ,duration of grants 7#a7 ,in general ,a grant awarded under this part shall be for a period of not more than #c years4 7#b7 ,renewal ,the ,secretary may renew a grant awarded under this part for a period of up to #b years if the grantee demonstrates to the ,secretary that the grantee is effectively utilizing funds4 ,such renewal may include allowing the grantee to scale up or replicate the successful program4 7#c7 ,limitation ,a local educational agency may receive 7whether individually or as part of a consortium or partnership7 a grant under this part only twice1 as of the date of enactment of the ,every ,child ,achieves ,act of #bjae4 7c7 ,applications ,an eligible entity desiring a grant under this part shall submit an application to the ,secretary1 at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,secretary may reasonably require4 ,the application shall include-- 7#a7 a description of the performance-based compensation system or human capital management system that the eligible entity proposes to develop1 implement1 improve1 or expand through the grant2 7#b7 a description of the most pressing gaps or insufficiencies in student access to effective teachers and school leaders in high-need schools1 including gaps or inequities in how effective teachers and school leaders are distributed across the local educational agency1 as identified using factors such as data on school resources1 staffing patterns1 school environment1 educator support systems and other school level factors2 7#c7 a description and evidence of the support and commitment from teachers1 principals1 and other school leaders1 which may include charter school leaders1 in the school 7including organizations representing teachers1 principals1 and other school leaders71 the community1 and the local educational agency to the activities proposed under the grant2 7#d7 a description of how the eligible entity will develop and implement a fair1 rigorous1 valid1 reliable1 and objective process to evaluate teacher1 principal1 school leader1 and student performance under the system that is based in part on measures of student academic achievement1 including the baseline performance against which evaluations of improved performance will be made2 7#e7 a description of the local educational agencies or schools to be served under the grant1 including such student academic achievement1 demographic1 and socioeconomic information as the ,secretary may request2 7#f7 a description of the quality of teachers1 principals1 and other school leaders in the local educational agency and the schools to be served under the grant and the extent to which the system will increase the quality of teachers1 principals1 and other school leaders in a high-need school2 7#g7 a description of how the eligible entity will use grant funds under this part in each year of the grant1 including a timeline for implementation of such activities2 7#h7 a description of how the eligible entity will continue the activities assisted under the grant after the grant period ends2 7#i7 a description of the ,state1 local1 or other public or private funds that will be used to supplement the grant1 including funds under part ,a1 and sustain the activities assisted under the grant at the end of the grant period2 7#aj7 a description of how the proposed activities are rational and evidence-based and1 if applicable1 the prior experience of the eligible entity in developing and implementing such activities2 and 7#aa7 a description of how activities funded under this part will be evaluated1 monitored1 and publically reported4 7d7 ,award basis 7#a7 ,priority ,in awarding a grant under this part1 the ,secretary shall give priority to an eligible entity that concentrates the activities proposed to be assisted under the grant on teachers1 principals1 and other school leaders serving in high-need schools4 7#b7 ,equitable distribution ,to the extent practicable1 the ,secretary shall ensure an equitable geographic distribution of grants under this part1 including the distribution of such grants between rural and urban areas4 7e7 ,use of funds 7#a7 ,in general ,an eligible entity that receives a grant under this part shall use the grant funds to develop1 implement1 improve1 or expand1 in collaboration with teachers1 principals1 other school leaders1 and members of the public1 a performance-based compensation system or human capital management system consistent with this part4 7#b7 ,authorized activities ,grant funds under this part may be used for the following3 7,a7 ,developing or improving an evaluation and support system1 including as part of a human capital management system as applicable1 that-- 7i7 reflects clear and fair measures of teacher1 principal1 and other school leader performance1 based in part on demonstrated improvement in student academic achievement2 and 7ii7 provides teachers1 principals1 and other school leaders with ongoing1 differentiated1 targeted and personalized support and feedback for improvement1 including professional development opportunities designed to increase effectiveness4 7,b7 ,conducting outreach within a local educational agency or a ,state to gain input on how to construct an evaluation system described in subparagraph 7,a7 and to develop support for the evaluation system1 including by training appropriate personnel in how to observe and evaluate teachers1 principals1 and other school leaders4 7,c7 ,providing principals and other school leaders with-- 7i7 balanced autonomy to make budgeting1 scheduling1 and other school-level decisions in a manner that meets the needs of the school without compromising the intent or essential components of the policies of the local educational agency or ,state2 7ii7 authority to make staffing decisions that meet the needs of the school1 such as building an instructional leadership team that includes teacher leaders or offering opportunities for teams or pairs of effective teachers or candidates to teach or start teaching in high-need schools together4 7,d7 ,paying1 as part of a comprehensive performance-based compensation system1 a differentiated salary structure1 which may include bonuses and stipends1 to-- 7i7 teachers who-- 7,i7 7aa7 teach in high-need schools2 or 7bb7 teach in high-need subjects2 7,,ii7 raise student academic achievement2 or 7,,iii7 take on additional leadership responsibilities2 or 7ii7 principals and other school leaders who serve in high-need schools and raise student academic achievement in the schools4 7,e7 ,improving the local educational agency's system and process for the recruitment1 selection1 placement1 and retention of effective teachers and school leaders in high-need schools1 such as by improving local educational agency policies and procedures to ensure that high-need schools are competitive and timely in-- 7i7 attracting1 hiring1 and retaining effective educators2 7ii7 offering bonuses or higher salaries to effective teachers2 or 7iii7 establishing or strengthening residency programs4 7,f7 ,instituting career advancement opportunities characterized by increased responsibility and pay that reward and recognize effective teachers and school leaders in high-need schools and enable them to expand their leadership and results1 such as through teacher-led professional development1 mentoring1 coaching1 hybrid roles1 administrative duties1 and career ladders4 7f7 ,matching requirement ,each eligible entity that receives a grant under this part shall provide1 from non-,federal sources1 an amount equal to #ej percent of the amount of the grant 7which may be provided in cash or in-kind7 to carry out the activities supported by the grant4 7g7 ,supplement1 not supplant ,grant funds provided under this part shall be used to supplement1 not supplant1 other ,federal or ,state funds available to carry out activities described in this part4 #bbjc4 ,reports 7a7 ,activities summary ,each eligible entity receiving a grant under this part shall provide to the ,secretary a summary of the activities assisted under the grant4 7b7 ,report ,the ,secretary shall provide to ,congress an annual report on the implementation of the program carried out under this part1 including-- 7#a7 information on eligible entities that received grant funds under this part1 including-- 7,a7 information provided by eligible entities to the ,secretary in the applications submitted under section #bbjb7;c72 7,b7 the summaries received under subsection 7a72 and 7,c7 grant award amounts2 and 7#b7 student academic achievement1 and as applicable1 growth data from the schools participating in the programs supported under the grant4 7c7 ,evaluation and technical assistance 7#a7 ,reservation of funds ,of the total amount reserved under section #bjjc7;c7 for this part for a fiscal year1 the ,secretary may reserve for such fiscal year not more than #a percent for the cost of the evaluation under paragraph 7#b7 and for technical assistance in carrying out this part4 7#b7 ,evaluation ,from amounts reserved under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary1 acting through the ,director of the ,institute of ,education ,sciences1 shall carry out an independent evaluation to measure the effectiveness of the program assisted under this part4 7#c7 ,contents ,the evaluation under paragraph 7#b7 shall measure-- 7,a7 the effectiveness of the program in improving student academic achievement2 7,b7 the satisfaction of the participating teachers1 principals1 and other school leaders2 and 7,c7 the extent to which the program assisted the eligible entities in recruiting and retaining high-quality teachers1 principals1 and other school leaders1 especially in high-need subject areas4 4 #bjjc4 ,american history and civics education ,title ,,ii 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ffja et seq471 as amended by section #bjjb1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 ,c ,american history and civics education4 #bcja4 ,program authorized 7a7 ,in general ,from amounts appropriated to carry out this part1 the ,secretary is authorized to carry out an ,american history and civics education program to improve-- 7#a7 the quality of ,american history1 civics1 and government education by educating students about the history and principles of the ,constitution of the ,united ,states1 including the ,bill of ,rights2 and 7#b7 the quality of teaching ,american history1 civics1 and government in elementary schools and secondary schools1 including the teaching of traditional ,american history4 7b7 ,funding allotment ,from amounts made available under section #bcje for a fiscal year1 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 reserve not more than #he percent for activities under section #bcjb2 7#b7 reserve not more than #aj percent for activities under section #bcjc2 and 7#c7 reserve not more than #e percent for activities under section #bcjd4 #bcjb4 ,teaching of traditional ,american history 7a7 ,in general ,from the amounts reserved by the ,secretary under section #bcja7;b77#a71 the ,secretary shall award grants1 on a competitive basis1 to local educational agencies-- 7#a7 to carry out activities to promote the teaching of traditional ,american history in elementary schools and secondary schools as a separate academic subject 7not as a component of social studies72 and 7#b7 for the development1 implementation1 and strengthening of programs to teach traditional ,american history as a separate academic subject 7not as a component of social studies7 within elementary school and secondary school curricula1 including the implementation of activities-- 7,a7 to improve the quality of instruction2 and 7,b7 to provide professional development and teacher education activities with respect to ,american history4 7b7 ,required partnership ,a local educational agency that receives a grant under subsection 7a7 shall carry out activities under the grant in partnership with #a or more of the following3 7#a7 ,an institution of higher education4 7#b7 ,a nonprofit history or humanities organization4 7#c7 ,a library or museum4 7c7 ,application ,to be eligible to receive a grant under this section1 a local educational agency shall submit an application to the ,secretary at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,secretary may reasonably require4 7d7 ,grant terms ,grants awarded under subsection 7a7 shall be for a term of not more than #e years4 #bcjc4 ,presidential and congressional academies for ,american history and civics 7a7 ,in general ,from the amounts reserved under section #bcja7;b77#b71 the ,secretary shall award not more than #ab grants on a competitive basis to-- 7#a7 eligible entities to establish ,presidential ,academies for the ,teaching of ,american ,history and ,civics 7in this section referred to as the ,presidential ,academies7 in accordance with subsection 7e72 and 7#b7 eligible entities to establish ,congressional ,academies for ,students of ,american ,history and ,civics 7in this section referred to as the ,congressional ,academies7 in accordance with subsection 7f74 7b7 ,application ,an eligible entity that desires to receive a grant under subsection 7a7 shall submit an application to the ,secretary at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,secretary may reasonably require4 7c7 ,eligible entity ,the term eligible entity under this section means-- 7#a7 an institution of higher education or nonprofit educational organization1 museum1 library1 or research center with demonstrated expertise in historical methodology or the teaching of ,american history and civics2 or 7#b7 a consortium of entities described in paragraph 7#a74 7d7 ,grant terms ,grants awarded to eligible entities under subsection 7a7 shall be for a term of not more than #e years4 7e7 ,presidential academies 7#a7 ,use of funds ,each eligible entity that receives a grant under subsection 7a77#a7 shall use the grant funds to establish a ,presidential ,academy that offers a seminar or institute for teachers of ,american history and civics1 which-- 7,a7 provides intensive professional development opportunities for teachers of ,american history and civics to strengthen such teachers' knowledge of the subjects of ,american history and civics2 7,b7 is led by a team of primary scholars and core teachers who are accomplished in the field of ,american history and civics2 7,c7 is conducted during the summer or other appropriate time2 and 7,d7 is of not less than #b weeks and not more than #f weeks in duration4 7#b7 ,selection of teachers ,each year1 each ,presidential ,academy shall select between #ej and #cjj teachers of ,american history and civics from public or private elementary schools and secondary schools to attend the seminar or institute under paragraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,teacher stipends ,each teacher selected to participate in a seminar or institute under this subsection shall be awarded a fixed stipend based on the length of the seminar or institute to ensure that such teacher does not incur personal costs associated with the teacher's participation in the seminar or institute4 7#d7 ,priority ,in awarding grants under this subsection1 the ,secretary shall give priority to eligible entities that coordinate or align their activities with the ,national ,park ,service ,national ,centennial ,parks initiative to develop innovative and comprehensive programs using the resources of the ,national ,parks4 7f7 ,congressional academies 7#a7 ,use of funds ,each eligible entity that receives a grant under subsection 7a77#b7 shall use the grant funds to establish a ,congressional ,academy that offers a seminar or institute for outstanding students of ,american history and civics1 which-- 7,a7 broadens and deepens such students' understanding of ,american history and civics2 7,b7 is led by a team of primary scholars and core teachers who are accomplished in the field of ,american history and civics2 7,c7 is conducted during the summer or other appropriate time2 and 7,d7 is of not less than #b weeks and not more than #f weeks in duration4 7#b7 ,selection of students 7,a7 ,in general ,each year1 each ,congressional ,academy shall select between #ajj and #cjj eligible students to attend the seminar or institute under paragraph 7#a74 7,b7 ,eligible students ,a student shall be eligible to attend a seminar or institute offered by a ,congressional ,academy under this subsection if the student-- 7i7 is recommended by the student's secondary school principal or other school leader to attend the seminar or institute2 and 7ii7 will be a junior or senior in the academic year following attendance at the seminar or institute4 7#c7 ,student stipends ,each student selected to participate in a seminar or institute under this subsection shall be awarded a fixed stipend based on the length of the seminar or institute to ensure that such student does not incur personal costs associated with the student's participation in the seminar or institute4 7g7 ,matching funds 7#a7 ,in general ,an eligible entity that receives funds under subsection 7a7 shall provide1 toward the cost of the activities assisted under the grant1 from non-,federal sources1 an amount equal to #ajj percent of the amount of the grant4 7#b7 ,waiver ,the ,secretary may waive all or part of the matching requirement described in paragraph 7#a7 for any fiscal year for an eligible entity if the ,secretary determines that applying the matching requirement would result in serious hardship or an inability to carry out the activities described in subsection 7e7 or 7f74 #bcjd4 ,national activities 7a7 ,purpose ,the purpose of this section is to promote innovative strategies to promote innovative history1 civic1 and geography instruction1 learning strategies1 and professional development activities and programs for teachers1 principals1 and other school leaders1 particularly for low-income students in underserved areas4 7b7 ,in general ,from the funds reserved by the ,secretary under section #bcja7;b77#c71 the ,secretary shall award grants1 on a competitive basis1 to eligible entities for the purposes of-- 7#a7 developing1 implementing1 evaluating and disseminating for voluntary use1 innovative1 evidenced-based approaches to civic learning1 geography1 and ,american history1 which may include hands-on civic engagement activities for teachers and low-income students1 that demonstrate innovation1 scalability1 accountability1 and a focus on underserved populations2 or 7#b7 other innovative evidence-based approaches to improving the quality of student achievement and teaching of ,american history1 civics1 geography1 and government in elementary schools and secondary schools4 7c7 ,program periods and diversity of projects 7#a7 ,in general ,a grant awarded by the ,secretary to an eligible entity under this section shall be for a period of not more than #c years4 7#b7 ,renewal ,the ,secretary may renew a grant awarded under this section for #a additional #b-year period4 7#c7 ,diversity of projects ,in awarding grants under this section1 the ,secretary shall ensure that1 to the extent practicable1 grants are distributed among eligible entities that will serve geographically diverse areas1 including urban1 suburban1 and rural areas4 7d7 ,applications ,in order to receive a grant under this section1 an eligible entity shall submit an application to the ,secretary at such time1 and in such manner1 and containing such information that the ,secretary may reasonably require4 7e7 ,eligible entity ,in this section1 the term eligible entity means an institution of higher education or other nonprofit or for-profit organization with demonstrated expertise in the development of evidence-based approaches for improving the quality of ,american history1 geography1 and civics learning and teaching4 #bcje4 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this part such sums as may be necessary for fiscal years #bjaf through #bjba4 4 #bjjd4 ,literacy education ,title ,,ii 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ffja et seq471 as amended by sections #bjja through #bjjc1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 ,d ,literacy ,education for ,all1 ,results for the ,nation4 #bdja4 ,purposes2 definitions 7a7 ,purposes ,the purpose of this part is-- 7#a7 to improve student academic achievement in reading and writing by providing ,federal support to ,states to develop1 revise1 or update comprehensive literacy instruction plans that when implemented ensure high-quality instruction and effective strategies in reading and writing from early education through grade #ab2 and 7#b7 for ,states to provide targeted subgrants to ,state-designated early childhood education programs and local educational agencies and their public or private partners to implement evidenced-based programs that ensure high-quality comprehensive literacy instruction for students most in need4 7b7 ,definitions ,in this part3 7#a7 ,comprehensive literacy instruction ,the term comprehensive literacy instruction means instruction that-- 7,a7 includes developmentally appropriate1 contextually explicit1 and systematic instruction1 and frequent practice1 in reading and writing across content areas2 7,b7 includes age-appropriate1 explicit1 systematic1 and intentional instruction in phonological awareness1 phonic decoding1 vocabulary1 language structure1 reading fluency1 and reading comprehension2 7,c7 includes age-appropriate1 explicit instruction in writing1 including opportunities for children to write with clear purposes1 with critical reasoning appropriate to the topic and purpose1 and with specific instruction and feedback from instructional staff2 7,d7 makes available and uses diverse1 high-quality print materials that reflect the reading and development levels1 and interests1 of children2 7,e7 uses differentiated instructional approaches1 including individual and small group instruction and discussion2 7,f7 provides opportunities for children to use language with peers and adults in order to develop language skills1 including developing vocabulary2 7,g7 includes frequent practice of reading and writing strategies2 7,h7 uses age-appropriate1 valid1 and reliable screening assessments1 diagnostic assessments1 formative assessment processes1 and summative assessments to identify a child's learning needs1 to inform instruction1 and to monitor the child's progress and the effects of instruction2 7,i7 uses strategies to enhance children's motivation to read and write and children's engagement in self-directed learning2 7,j7 incorporates the principles of universal design for learning2 7,k7 depends on teachers' collaboration in planning1 instruction1 and assessing a child's progress and on continuous professional learning2 and 7,l7 links literacy instruction to the challenging ,state academic standards under section #aaaa7;b77#a71 including the ability to navigate1 understand1 and write about1 complex print and digital subject matter4 7#b7 ,eligible entity ,the term eligible entity means an entity that serves a high share or percentage of high-need schools and consists of-- 7,a7 one or more local educational agencies that-- 7i7 have the highest number or proportion of children who are counted under section #aabd7;c71 in comparison to other local educational agencies in the ,state2 7ii7 are among the local educational agencies in the ,state with the highest number or percentages of children reading or writing below grade level1 based on the most currently available ,state academic assessment data under section #aaaa7;b77#b72 or 7iii7 serve a significant number or percentage of schools that are identified under section #aaad7;a77#a77;,a72 7,b7 one or more ,state-designated early childhood education programs1 which may include home-based literacy programs for preschool aged children1 that have a demonstrated record of providing comprehensive literacy instruction for the age group such program proposes to serve2 or 7,c7 a local educational agency1 described in subparagraph 7,a71 or consortium of such local educational agencies1 or a ,state-designated early childhood education program1 which may include home-based literacy programs for preschool aged children1 acting in partnership with #a or more public or private nonprofit organizations or agencies 7which may include ,state-designated early childhood education programs7 that have a demonstrated record of effectiveness in-- 7i7 improving literacy achievement of children1 consistent with the purposes of their participation1 from birth through grade #ab2 and 7ii7 providing professional development in comprehensive literacy instruction4 7#c7 ,high-need school 7,a7 ,in general ,the term high-need school means-- 7i7 an elementary school or middle school in which not less than #ej percent of the enrolled students are children from low-income families2 or 7ii7 a high school in which not less than #dj percent of the enrolled students are children from low-income families1 which may be calculated using comparable data from the schools that feed into the high school4 7,b7 ,low-income family ,for purposes of subparagraph 7,a71 the term low-income family means a family-- 7i7 in which the children are eligible for a free or reduced price lunch under the ,richard ,b4 ,russell ,national ,school ,lunch ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agea et seq472 7ii7 receiving assistance under the program of block grants to ,states for temporary assistance for needy families established under part ,a of title ,,iv of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fja et seq472 or 7iii7 in which the children are eligible to receive medical assistance under the ,medicaid program under title ,,xix of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acif et seq474 #bdjb4 ,comprehensive literacy ,state development grants 7a7 ,grants authorized ,from the amounts appropriated to carry out this part and not reserved under subsection 7b71 the ,secretary shall award grants1 on a competitive basis1 to ,states to enable the ,states to-- 7#a7 provide subgrants to eligible entities serving a diversity of geographic areas1 giving priority to entities serving greater numbers or percentages of disadvantaged children2 and 7#b7 develop or enhance comprehensive literacy instruction plans that ensure high-quality instruction and effective strategies in reading and writing for children from early childhood education through grade #ab1 including ,english learners and children with disabilities4 7b7 ,reservation ,from the amounts appropriated to carry out this part for a fiscal year1 the ,secretary shall reserve-- 7#a7 not more than a total of #e percent for national activities including a national evaluation1 technical assistance and training1 data collection1 and reporting2 7#b7 one-half of #a percent for the ,secretary of the ,interior to carry out a program described in this part at schools operated or funded by the ,bureau of ,indian ,education2 and 7#c7 one-half of #a percent for the outlying areas to carry out a program under this part4 7c7 ,duration of grants ,a grant awarded under this part shall be awarded for a period of not more than #e years4 ,such grant may be renewed for an additional #b-year period upon the termination of the initial period of the grant if the grant recipient demonstrates to the satisfaction of the ,secretary that-- 7#a7 the ,state has made adequate progress2 and 7#b7 renewing the grant for an additional #b-year period is necessary to carry out the objectives of the grant described in subsection 7d74 7d7 ,state applications 7#a7 ,in general ,a ,state educational agency desiring a grant under this part shall submit an application to the ,secretary1 at such time and in such manner as the ,secretary may require4 ,the ,state educational agency shall collaborate with the ,state agency responsible for administering early childhood education programs and the ,state agency responsible for administering child care programs in the ,state in writing and implementing the early childhood education portion of the grant application under this subsection4 7#b7 ,contents ,an application described in paragraph 7#a7 shall include1 at a minimum1 the following3 7,a7 ,a needs assessment that analyzes literacy needs across the ,state and in high-need schools and local educational agencies that serve high-need schools1 including identifying the most pressing gaps in literacy proficiency and inequities in student access to effective teachers of literacy1 considering each of the categories of students1 as defined in section #aaaa7;b77#c77;,a74 7,b7 ,a description of how the ,state educational agency1 in collaboration with the ,state literacy team1 if applicable1 will develop a ,state comprehensive literacy instruction plan or will revise and update an already existing ,state comprehensive literacy instruction plan4 7,c7 ,an implementation plan that includes a description of how the ,state educational agency will carry out the ,state activities described in subsection 7e74 7,d7 ,an assurance that the ,state educational agency will use implementation grant funds described in subsection 7e77#a7 for comprehensive literacy instruction programs as follows3 7i7 ,not less than #ae percent of such grant funds shall be used for ,state and local programs and activities pertaining to children from birth through kindergarten entry4 7ii7 ,not less than #dj percent of such grant funds shall be used for ,state and local programs and activities1 allocated equitably among the grades of kindergarten through grade #e4 7iii7 ,not less than #dj percent of such grant funds shall be used for ,state and local programs and activities1 allocated equitably among grades #f through #ab4 7,e7 ,an assurance that the ,state educational agency shall give priority in awarding a subgrant under section #bdjc to an eligible entity that-- 7i7 serves children from birth through age #e who are from families with income levels at or below #bjj percent of the ,federal poverty line2 or 7ii7 consists of a local educational agency serving a high number or percentage of high-need schools4 7e7 ,state activities 7#a7 ,in general ,a ,state educational agency receiving a grant under this section shall use not less than #ie percent of such grant funds to award subgrants to eligible entities1 based on their needs assessment and a competitive application process4 7#b7 ,reservation ,a ,state educational agency receiving a grant under this section may reserve not more than #e percent for activities identified through the needs assessment and comprehensive literacy plan described in subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 of subsection 7d77#b71 including the following activities3 7,a7 ,providing technical assistance1 or engaging qualified providers to provide technical assistance1 to eligible entities to enable the eligible entities to design and implement literacy programs4 7,b7 ,coordinating with institutions of higher education in the ,state to provide recommendations to strengthen and enhance pre-service courses for students preparing to teach children from birth through grade #ab in explicit1 systematic1 and intensive instruction in evidence-based literacy methods4 7,c7 ,reviewing and updating1 in collaboration with teachers1 statewide educational and professional organizations representing teachers1 and statewide educational and professional organizations representing institutions of higher education1 ,state licensure or certification standards in the area of literacy instruction in early education through grade #ab4 7,d7 ,making publicly available1 including on the ,state educational agency's website1 information on promising instructional practices to improve child literacy achievement4 7,e7 ,administering and monitoring the implementation of subgrants by eligible entities4 7#c7 ,additional uses ,after carrying out the activities described in paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b71 a ,state educational agency may use any remaining amount to carry out #a or more of the following activities3 7,a7 ,developing literacy coach training programs and training literacy coaches4 7,b7 ,administration and evaluation of activities carried out under this part4 #bdjc4 ,subgrants to eligible entities in support literacy for children from birth through kindergarten entry 7a7 ,subgrants 7#a7 ,in general ,a ,state educational agency receiving a grant under this part shall1 in consultation with the ,state agencies responsible for administering early childhood education programs and services1 including the ,state agency responsible for administering child care programs1 and1 if applicable1 the ,state ,advisory ,council on ,early ,childhood ,education and ,care designated or established pursuant to section #fdb;,b7b77#a77;,a77i7 of the ,head ,start ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ihcg;b7b77#a77;,a77i7771 use a portion of the grant funds1 in accordance with section #bdjb7;d77#b77;,d77i71 to award subgrants1 on a competitive basis1 to eligible entities to enable the eligible entities to support high-quality early literacy initiatives for children from birth through kindergarten entry4 7#b7 ,duration ,the term of a subgrant under this section shall be determined by the ,state educational agency awarding the subgrant and shall in no case exceed #e years4 7#c7 ,sufficient size and scope ,each subgrant awarded under this section shall be of sufficient size and scope to allow the eligible entity to carry out high-quality early literacy initiatives for children from birth through kindergarten entry4 7b7 ,local applications ,an eligible entity desiring to receive a subgrant under this section shall submit an application to the ,state educational agency1 at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,state educational agency may require4 ,such application shall include a description of-- 7#a7 how the subgrant funds will be used to enhance the language and literacy development and school readiness of children1 from birth through kindergarten entry1 in early childhood education programs1 which shall include an analysis of data that support the proposed use of subgrant funds2 7#b7 how the subgrant funds will be used to prepare and provide ongoing assistance to staff in the programs1 through high-quality professional development2 7#c7 how the activities assisted under the subgrant will be coordinated with comprehensive literacy instruction at the kindergarten through grade #ab levels2 7#d7 how the subgrant funds will be used to evaluate the success of the activities assisted under the subgrant in enhancing the early language and literacy development of children from birth through kindergarten entry2 and 7#e7 such other information as the ,state educational agency may require4 7c7 ,local uses of funds ,an eligible entity that receives a subgrant under this section shall use the subgrant funds1 consistent with the entity's approved application under subsection 7b71 to-- 7#a7 carry out high-quality professional development opportunities for early childhood educators1 teachers1 principals1 other school leaders1 paraprofessionals1 specialized instructional support personnel1 and instructional leaders2 7#b7 train providers and personnel to develop and administer high-quality early childhood education literacy initiatives2 and 7#c7 coordinate the involvement of families1 early childhood education program staff1 principals1 other school leaders1 and teachers in literacy development of children served under the subgrant4 #bdjd4 ,subgrants to eligible entities in support of kindergarten through grade #ab literacy 7a7 ,subgrants to eligible entities 7#a7 ,subgrants ,a ,state educational agency receiving a grant under this part shall use a portion of the grant funds1 in accordance with clauses 7ii7 and 7iii7 of section #bdjb7;d77#b77;,d71 to award subgrants1 on a competitive basis1 to eligible entities to enable the eligible entities to carry out the authorized activities described in subsections 7b7 and 7c74 7#b7 ,duration ,the term of a subgrant under this section shall be determined by the ,state educational agency awarding the subgrant and shall in no case exceed #e years4 7#c7 ,sufficient size and scope ,a ,state educational agency shall award subgrants under this section of sufficient size and scope to allow the eligible entities to carry out high-quality comprehensive literacy instruction in each grade level for which the subgrant funds are provided4 7#d7 ,local applications ,an eligible entity desiring to receive a subgrant under this section shall submit an application to the ,state educational agency at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,state educational agency may require4 ,such application shall include1 for each school that the eligible entity identifies as participating in a subgrant program under this section1 the following information3 7,a7 ,a description of the eligible entity's needs assessment conducted to identify how subgrant funds will be used to inform and improve comprehensive literacy instruction at the school4 7,b7 ,how the school1 the local educational agency1 or a provider of high-quality professional development will provide ongoing high-quality professional development to all teachers1 principals1 other school leaders1 and other instructional leaders served by the school4 7,c7 ,how the school will identify children in need of literacy interventions or other support services4 7,d7 ,an explanation of how the school will integrate comprehensive literacy instruction into core academic subjects4 7,e7 ,a description of how the school will coordinate comprehensive literacy instruction with early childhood education and after-school programs and activities in the area served by the local educational agency4 7b7 ,local uses of funds for kindergarten through grade #e ,an eligible entity that receives a subgrant under this section shall use the subgrant funds to carry out the following activities pertaining to children in kindergarten through grade #e3 7#a7 ,developing and implementing a comprehensive literacy instruction plan across content areas for such children that-- 7,a7 serves the needs of all children1 including children with disabilities and ,english learners1 especially children who are reading or writing below grade level2 7,b7 provides intensive1 supplemental1 accelerated1 and explicit intervention and support in reading and writing for children whose literacy skills are below grade level2 and 7,c7 supports activities that are provided primarily during the regular school day but which may be augmented by after-school and out-of-school time instruction4 7#b7 ,providing high-quality professional development opportunities for teachers1 literacy coaches1 literacy specialists1 ,english as a second language specialists 7as appropriate71 principals1 other school leaders1 specialized instructional support personnel1 paraprofessionals1 and other program staff4 7#c7 ,training principals1 specialized instructional support personnel1 and other school district personnel to support1 develop1 administer1 and evaluate high-quality kindergarten through grade #e literacy initiatives4 7#d7 ,coordinating the involvement of early childhood education program staff1 principals1 other instructional leaders1 teachers1 teacher literacy teams1 ,english as a second language specialists 7as appropriate71 special educators1 and school librarians in the literacy development of children served under this subsection4 7#e7 ,engaging families and encouraging family literacy experiences and practices to support literacy development4 7c7 ,local uses of funds for grades #f through #ab ,an eligible entity that receives a subgrant under this section shall use subgrant funds to carry out the following activities pertaining to children in grades #f through #ab3 7#a7 ,developing and implementing a comprehensive literacy instruction plan described in subsection 7b77#a7 for children in grades #f through #ab4 7#b7 ,training principals1 specialized instruction support personnel1 and other school district personnel to support1 develop1 administer1 and evaluate high-quality comprehensive literacy instruction initiatives for grades #f through #ab4 7#c7 ,assessing the quality of adolescent comprehensive literacy instruction in core academic subjects1 and career and technical education subjects where such career and technical education subjects provide for the integration of core academic subjects4 7#d7 ,providing time for teachers to meet to plan research-based adolescent comprehensive literacy instruction in core academic subjects1 and career and technical education subjects where such career and technical education subjects provide for the integration of core academic subjects4 7#e7 ,coordinating the involvement of principals1 other instructional leaders1 teachers1 teacher literacy teams1 ,english as a second language specialists 7as appropriate71 paraprofessionals1 special educators1 and school librarians in the literacy development of children served under this subsection4 7d7 ,allowable uses ,an eligible entity that receives a subgrant under this section may1 in addition to carrying out the activities described in subsection 7b7 or 7c71 use subgrant funds to carry out the following activities pertaining to children in kindergarten through grade #ab3 7#a7 ,recruiting1 placing1 training1 and compensating literacy coaches4 7#b7 ,connecting out-of-school learning opportunities to in-school learning in order to improve the literacy achievement of the children4 7#c7 ,training families and caregivers to support the improvement of adolescent literacy4 7#d7 ,providing for a multitier system of support4 7#e7 ,forming a school literacy leadership team to help implement1 assess1 and identify necessary changes to the literacy initiatives in #a or more schools to ensure success4 7#f7 ,providing time for teachers 7and other literacy staff1 as appropriate1 such as school librarians7 to meet to plan comprehensive literacy instruction4 #bdje4 ,national evaluation and information dissemination 7a7 ,national evaluation ,from funds reserved under section #bdjb7;b77#a71 the ,director of the ,institute of ,education ,sciences shall conduct a national evaluation of the grant and subgrant programs assisted under this part4 ,such evaluation shall include evidence-based research that applies rigorous and systematic procedures to obtain valid knowledge relevant to the implementation and effect of the programs and shall directly coordinate with individual ,state evaluations of the programs' implementation and impact4 7b7 ,program improvement ,the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 provide the findings of the evaluation conducted under this section to ,state educational agencies and subgrant recipients for use in program improvement2 7#b7 make such findings publicly available1 including on the websites of the ,department and the ,institute of ,education ,sciences2 and 7#c7 submit such findings to the ,committee on ,health1 ,education1 ,labor1 and ,pensions of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,education and the ,workforce of the ,house of ,representatives4 #bdjf4 ,supplement1 not supplant ,grant funds provided under this part shall be used to supplement1 and not supplant1 other ,federal or ,state funds available to carry out activities described in this part4 4 #bjje4 ,improving science1 technology1 engineering1 and mathematics instruction and student achievement ,title ,,ii 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ffja et seq471 as amended by sections #bjja through #bjjd1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 ,e ,improving science1 technology1 engineering1 and mathematics instruction and student achievement #beja4 ,purpose ,the purpose of this part is to improve student academic achievement in science1 technology1 engineering1 and mathematics1 including computer science1 by-- 7#a7 improving instruction in such subjects through grade #ab2 7#b7 improving student engagement in1 and increasing student access to1 such subjects2 7#c7 improving the quality and effectiveness of classroom instruction by recruiting1 training1 and supporting highly rated teachers and providing robust tools and supports for students and teachers in such subjects2 and 7#d7 closing student achievement gaps1 and preparing more students to be college and career ready1 in such subjects4 #bejb4 ,definitions ,in this part3 7#a7 ,eligible subgrantee ,the term eligible subgrantee means-- 7,a7 a high-need local educational agency2 7,b7 an educational service agency serving more than #a high-need local educational agency2 7,c7 a consortium of high-need local educational agencies2 or 7,d7 an entity described in subparagraph 7,a7 or 7,c7 of paragraph 7#b7 that has signed a memorandum of agreement with an entity described in subparagraph 7,a71 7,b71 or 7,c7 of this paragraph to implement the requirements of this part in partnership with such entity4 7#b7 ,outside partner ,the term outside partner means an entity that has expertise and a demonstrated record of success in improving student learning and engagement in the identified subjects described in section #bejd7;b77#b71 including any of the following3 7,a7 ,a nonprofit or community-based organization1 which may include a cultural organization1 such as a museum or learning center4 7,b7 ,a business4 7,c7 ,an institution of higher education4 7,d7 ,an educational service agency4 7#c7 ,,stem master teacher corps ,the term ,,stem master teacher corps means a ,state-led effort to elevate the status of the science1 technology1 engineering1 and mathematics teaching profession by recognizing1 rewarding1 attracting1 and retaining outstanding science1 technology1 engineering1 and mathematic teachers1 particularly in high-need and rural schools1 by offering such teachers additional compensation1 instructional resources1 and instructional leadership roles4 #bejc4 ,grants2 allotments 7a7 ,in general ,from amounts made available to carry out this part for a fiscal year1 the ,secretary shall award grants to ,state educational agencies1 through allotments described in subsection 7b71 to enable ,state educational agencies to carry out the activities described in section #beje4 7b7 ,distribution of ,funds 7#a7 ,in general ,subject to paragraph 7#b71 for each fiscal year1 the ,secretary shall allot to each ,state-- 7,a7 an amount that bears the same relationship to #ce percent of the amount available to carry out this part for such year1 as the number of individuals ages #e through #ag in the ,state1 as determined by the ,secretary on the basis of the most recent satisfactory data1 bears to the number of those individuals in all such ,states1 as so determined2 and 7,b7 an amount that bears the same relationship to #fe percent of the amount available to carry out this part for such year as the number of individuals ages #e through #ag from families with incomes below the poverty line in the ,state1 as determined by the ,secretary on the basis of the most recent satisfactory data1 bears to the number of those individuals in all such ,states1 as so determined4 7#b7 ,funding minimum ,no ,state receiving an allotment under this subsection may receive less than one-half of #a percent of the total amount allotted under paragraph 7#a7 for a fiscal year4 7c7 ,reallotment of unused funds ,if a ,state does not successfully apply for an allotment under this part1 the ,secretary shall reallot the amount of the ,state's allotment to the remaining ,states in accordance with this section4 #bejd4 ,applications 7a7 ,in ,general ,each ,state desiring an allotment under section #bejc7;b7 shall submit an application to the ,secretary at such time1 in such manner1 and accompanied by such information as the ,secretary may require4 7b7 ,contents ,at a minimum1 an application submitted under subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,a description of the needs1 including assets1 identified by the ,state educational agency based on a ,state analysis1 which shall include-- 7,a7 an analysis of science1 technology1 engineering1 and mathematics education quality and outcomes in the ,state1 which may include results from a pre-existing analysis2 7,b7 labor market information regarding the industry and business workforce needs within the ,state2 and 7,c7 an analysis of the quality of pre-service preparation at all public institutions of higher education 7including alternative pathways to teacher licensure or certification7 for individuals preparing to teach science1 technology1 engineering1 and mathematics subjects in the ,state4 7#b7 ,an identification of the specific subjects that the ,state educational agency will address through the activities described in section #beje1 consistent with the needs identified under paragraph 7#a7 7referred to in this part as identified subjects74 7#c7 ,a description1 in a manner that addresses any needs identified under paragraph 7#a71 of-- 7,a7 how grant funds will be used by the ,state educational agency to improve instruction in the identified subjects2 7,b7 the process that the ,state educational agency will use for awarding subgrants1 including how relevant stakeholders will be involved2 7,c7 how the ,state's proposed project will ensure an increase in access for students who are members of groups underrepresented in science1 technology1 engineering1 and mathematics subject fields to high-quality courses in #a or more of the identified subjects2 and 7,d7 how the ,state educational agency will continue to involve stakeholders in education reform efforts related to science1 technology1 engineering1 and mathematics instruction4 #beje4 ,authorized activities 7a7 ,required activities ,each ,state educational agency that receives an allotment under this part shall use the grant funds reserved under subsection 7d77#b7 to carry out each of the following activities3 7#a7 ,increasing access for students through grade #ab who are members of groups underrepresented in science1 technology1 engineering1 and mathematics subject fields to high-quality courses in the identified subjects4 7#b7 ,implementing evidence-based programs of instruction based on high-quality standards and assessments in the identified subjects4 7#c7 ,providing professional development and other comprehensive systems of support for teachers and school leaders to promote high-quality instruction and instructional leadership in the identified subjects4 7b7 ,permissible activities ,each ,state educational agency that receives an allotment under this part may use the grant funds reserved under subsection 7d77#b7 to carry out #a or more of the following activities3 7#a7 ,recruiting qualified teachers and instructional leaders who are trained in identified subjects1 including teachers who have transitioned into the teaching profession from a careers in the science1 technology1 engineering1 and mathematics fields4 7#b7 ,providing induction and mentoring services to new teachers in identified subjects4 7#c7 ,developing instructional supports for identified subjects1 such as curricula and assessments1 which shall be evidence-based and aligned with challenging ,state academic standards under section #aaaa7;b77#a74 7#d7 ,supporting the development of a ,state-wide ,,stem master teacher corps4 7c7 ,subgrants 7#a7 ,in ,general ,each ,state educational agency that receives a grant under this part shall use the amounts not reserved under subsection 7d7 to award subgrants1 on a competitive basis1 to eligible subgrantees to enable the eligible subgrantees to carry out the activities described in paragraph 7#d74 7#b7 ,minimum subgrant ,a ,state educational agency shall award subgrants under this subsection that are of sufficient size and scope to support high-quality1 evidence-based1 effective programs that are consistent with the purpose of this part4 7#c7 ,subgrantee application 7,a7 ,in general ,each eligible subgrantee desiring a subgrant under this subsection shall submit an application to the ,state educational agency at such time1 in such manner1 and accompanied by such information as the ,state educational agency may require4 7,b7 ,contents of subgrantee application ,at a minimum1 the application described in subparagraph 7,a7 shall include the following3 7i7 ,a description of the activities that the eligible subgrantee will carry out1 and how such activities will improve teaching and student academic achievement in the ,state's identified subjects1 in a manner consistent with scientifically valid research4 7ii7 ,a description of how the eligible subgrantee will use funds provided under this subsection to serve students and teachers in high-need schools4 7iii7 ,a description of how funds provided under this subsection will be coordinated with other ,federal1 ,state1 and local programs and activities1 including career and technical education programs authorized under the ,carl ,d4 ,perkins ,career and ,technical ,education ,act of #bjjf4 7iv7 ,if the eligible subgrantee is working with outside partners1 a description of how such outside partners will be involved in improving instruction and increasing access to high-quality learning experiences in the ,state's identified subjects4 7#d7 ,subgrantee use of funds 7,a7 ,required use of funds ,each subgrantee under this subsection shall use the subgrant funds to carry out activities for students through grade #ab1 as described in the subgrantee's application1 which shall include-- 7i7 high-quality teacher and instructional leader recruitment1 support1 and evaluation in the ,state's identified subjects2 7ii7 professional development1 which may include development and support for instructional coaches1 to enable teachers and instructional leaders to increase student achievement in identified subjects2 7iii7 activities to-- 7,i7 improve the content knowledge of teachers in the ,state's identified subjects2 7,,ii7 facilitate professional collaboration1 which may include providing time for such collaborations2 and 7,,iii7 improve the integration of informal and after school programs that target the identified subjects1 with classroom instruction2 and 7iv7 the development1 adoption1 and improvement of high-quality curricula and instructional supports that-- 7,i7 are aligned with the challenging ,state academic standards under section #aaaa7;b77#a72 and 7,,ii7 the eligible subgrantee will use to improve student academic achievement in the identified subjects4 7,b7 ,allowable use of funds ,in addition to the required activities described in subparagraph 7,a71 each eligible subgrantee that receives a subgrant under this subsection may also use the subgrant funds to-- 7i7 support the participation of low-income students in nonprofit competitions related to science1 technology1 engineering1 and mathematics subjects 7such as robotics1 science research1 invention1 mathematics1 computer science1 and technology competitions72 7ii7 broaden secondary school students' access to1 and interest in1 careers that require academic preparation in #a or more identified subjects2 and 7iii7 broaden secondary school students' access to early college high schools1 dual enrollment1 or concurrent enrollment courses in science1 technology1 engineering1 and mathematics subjects1 including providing professional development to teachers and leaders related to this work4 7,c7 ,matching funds ,a ,state may require an eligible subgrantee receiving a subgrant under this subsection to demonstrate that such subgrantee has obtained a commitment from #a or more outside partners to match1 using non-,federal funds1 a portion of the amount of subgrant funds1 in an amount determined by the ,state4 7d7 ,state ,activities 7#a7 ,in ,general ,each ,state educational agency that receives an allotment under this part may use not more than #e percent of grant funds for-- 7,a7 administrative costs2 7,b7 monitoring the implementation of subgrants2 7,c7 providing technical assistance to eligible subgrantees2 and 7,d7 evaluating subgrants in coordination with the evaluation described in section #bejf7;c74 7#b7 ,reservation ,each ,state educational agency that receives an allotment under this part shall reserve not less than #ae and not more than #bj percent of grant funds1 inclusive of the amount described in paragraph 7#a71 for additional ,state activities1 consistent with subsections 7a7 and 7b74 #bejf4 ,performance metrics2 report2 evaluation 7a7 ,establishment of performance metrics ,the ,secretary1 acting through the ,director of the ,institute of ,education ,sciences1 shall establish performance metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of the activities carried out under this part4 7b7 ,annual report ,each ,state educational agency that receives an allotment under this part shall prepare and submit an annual report to the ,secretary1 which shall include information relevant to the performance metrics described in subsection 7a74 7c7 ,evaluation ,the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 acting through the ,director of the ,institute of ,education ,sciences1 and in consultation with the ,director of the ,national ,science ,foundation-- 7,a7 evaluate the implementation and impact of the activities supported under this part1 including progress measured by the metrics established under subsection 7a72 7,b7 identify best practices to improve instruction in science1 technology1 engineering1 and mathematics subjects2 and 7,c7 ensure that the ,department is taking appropriate action to avoid unnecessary duplication of efforts between the activities being supported under this part and other programmatic activities supported by the ,department or by other ,federal agencies2 and 7#b7 disseminate1 in consultation with the ,national ,science ,foundation1 research on best practices to improve instruction in science1 technology1 engineering1 and mathematics subjects4 #bejg4 ,supplement not supplant ,funds received under this part shall be used to supplement1 and not supplant1 funds that would otherwise be used for activities authorized under this part4 4 #bjjf4 ,general provisions ,title ,,ii 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ffja et seq471 as amended by sections #bjja through #bjje1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 ,f ,general provisions #bfja4 ,rules of construction 7a7 ,prohibition against ,federal mandates1 direction1 or control ,nothing in this title shall be construed to authorize the ,secretary or any other officer or employee of the ,federal ,government to mandate1 direct1 or control a ,state1 local educational agency1 or school's-- 7#a7 instructional content or materials1 curriculum1 program of instruction1 academic standards1 or academic assessments2 7#b7 teacher1 principal1 or other school leader evaluation system2 7#c7 specific definition of teacher1 principal1 or other school leader effectiveness2 or 7#d7 teacher1 principal1 or other school leader professional standards1 certification1 or licensing4 7b7 ,school or district employees ,nothing in this title shall be construed to alter or otherwise affect the rights1 remedies1 and procedures afforded school or school district employees under ,federal1 ,state1 or local laws 7including applicable regulations or court orders7 or under the terms of collective bargaining agreements1 memoranda of understanding1 or other agreements between such employees and their employers4 4 ,,iii ,language instruction for english learners and immigrant students #cjja4 ,general provisions ,title ,,iii 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fhja et seq47 is amended-- 7#a7 in the title heading1 by striking ,limited ,english ,proficient and inserting ,english ,learners2 7#b7 in part ,a-- 7,a7 by striking section #cabb2 and 7,b7 redesignating sections #cabc1 #cabd1 #cabe1 #cabf1 #cabg1 #cabh1 and #cabi as sections #cabb1 #cabc1 #cabd1 #cabe1 #cabf1 #cabg1 and #cabh1 respectively2 7#c7 by striking part ,b2 7#d7 by redesignating part ,c as part ,b2 and 7#e7 in part ,b1 as redesignated by paragraph 7#d7-- 7,a7 by redesignating section #ccja as section #cbja2 7,b7 by striking section #ccjb2 and 7,c7 by redesignating sections #ccjc and #ccjd as sections #cbjb and #cbjc1 respectively4 #cjjb4 ,authorization of appropriations ,section #cjja 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fhja7 is amended to read as follows3 #cjja4 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this title such sums as may be necessary for each of fiscal years #bjaf through #bjba4 4 #cjjc4 ,english language acquisition1 language enhancement1 and academic achievement ,part ,a of title ,,iii 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fhaa et seq47 is amended-- 7#a7 in section #cajb1 by striking paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#i7 and inserting the following3 7#a7 to help ensure that ,english learners1 including immigrant children and youth1 attain ,english proficiency1 and develop high levels of academic achievement in ,english2 7#b7 to assist all ,english learners1 including immigrant children and youth1 to achieve at high levels in academic subjects so that children who are ,english learners can meet the same challenging ,state academic standards that all children are expected to meet1 consistent with section #aaaa7;b77#a72 7#c7 to assist early childhood educators1 teachers1 principals and other school leaders1 ,state educational agencies1 and local educational agencies in establishing1 implementing1 and sustaining effective language instruction educational programs designed to assist in teaching ,english learners1 including immigrant children and youth2 7#d7 to assist early childhood educators1 teachers1 principals and other school leaders1 ,state educational agencies1 and local educational agencies to develop and enhance their capacity to provide effective instruction programs designed to prepare ,english learners1 including immigrant children and youth1 to enter all ,english instruction settings2 7#e7 to promote parental1 family1 and community participation in language instruction educational programs for the parents1 families1 and communities of ,english learners2 and 7#f7 to provide incentives to grantees to implement policies and practices that will lead to significant improvements in the instruction and achievement of ,english learners4 2 7#b7 in section #caaa-- 7,a7 in subsection 7b7-- 7i7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,d7 and inserting the following3 7,a7 ,establishing and implementing1 with timely and meaningful consultation with local educational agencies representing the geographic diversity of the ,state1 standardized statewide entrance and exit procedures1 including a requirement that all students who may be ,english learners are assessed for such status within #cj days of enrollment in a school in the ,state4 7,b7 ,providing effective teacher and principal preparation1 professional development activities1 and other evidence-based activities related to the education of ,english learners1 which may include assisting teachers1 principals1 and other educators in-- 7i7 meeting ,state and local certification and licensing requirements for teaching ,english learners2 and 7ii7 improving teaching skills in meeting the diverse needs of ,english learners1 including how to implement effective programs and curricula on teaching ,english learners4 7,c7 ,planning1 evaluation1 administration1 and interagency coordination related to the subgrants referred to in paragraph 7#a74 7,d7 ,providing technical assistance and other forms of assistance to eligible entities that are receiving subgrants from a ,state educational agency under this subpart1 including assistance in-- 7i7 identifying and implementing effective language instruction educational programs and curricula for teaching ,english learners1 including those in early childhood settings2 7ii7 helping ,english learners meet the same ,state academic standards that all children are expected to meet2 7iii7 identifying or developing1 and implementing1 measures of ,english proficiency2 and 7iv7 strengthening and increasing parent1 family1 and community engagement in programs that serve ,english learners4 7,e7 ,providing recognition1 which may include providing financial awards1 to recipients of subgrants under section #caae that have significantly improved the achievement and progress of ,english learners in meeting-- 7i7 annual timelines and goals for progress established under section #aaaa7;c77#a77,k7 based on the ,state's ,english language proficiency assessment under section #aaaa7;b77#b77;,g72 and 7ii7 the challenging ,state academic standards described in section #aaaa7;b77#a74 2 and 7ii7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7,i7 in the heading1 by inserting ,direct before ,administrative2 and 7,,ii7 by inserting direct before administrative costs2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7c7-- 7i7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,i7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking section #cjja7;a7 and inserting section #cjja2 7,,ii7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by inserting and after the semicolon2 7,,iii7 in subparagraph 7,c7-- 7aa7 by striking #ccjc both places it appears and inserting #cbjb2 7bb7 by striking not more than #j4e percent of such amount shall be reserved for evaluation activities conducted by the ,secretary and2 and 7cc7 by striking 2 and and inserting a period2 and 7,,iv7 by striking subparagraph 7,d72 7ii7 by striking paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#d72 7iii7 by redesignating paragraph 7#c7 as paragraph 7#b72 7iv7 in paragraph 7#b77;,a71 as redesignated by clause 7iii7-- 7,i7 in the matter preceding clause 7i71 by striking section #cjja7;a7 and inserting section #cjja2 and 7,,ii7 in clause 7i71 by striking limited ,english proficient and all that follows through ,states2 and inserting ,english learners in the ,state bears to the number of ,english learners in all ,states1 as determined by the ,secretary under paragraph 7#c722 and 7v7 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 ,use of data for determinations ,in making ,state allotments under paragraph 7#b77;,a7 for each fiscal year1 the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 determine the number of ,english learners in a ,state and in all ,states1 using the most accurate1 up-to-date data1 which shall be-- 7i7 data available from the ,american ,community ,survey conducted by the ,department of ,commerce1 which may be multiyear estimates2 7ii7 the number of students being assessed for ,english language proficiency1 based on the ,state's ,english language proficiency assessment under section #aaaa7;b77#b77;,g71 which may be multiyear estimates2 or 7iii7 a combination of data available under clauses 7i7 and 7ii72 and 7,b7 determine the number of immigrant children and youth in the ,state and in all ,states based only on data available from the ,american ,community ,survey conducted by the ,department of ,commerce1 which may be multiyear estimates4 2 7#c7 in section #caac-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a71 by inserting reasonably before require2 7,b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7i7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking making and inserting awarding2 and 7ii7 by striking paragraphs 7#b7 through 7#f7 and inserting the following3 7#b7 describe how the agency will establish and implement1 with timely and meaningful consultation with local educational agencies representing the geographic diversity of the ,state1 standardized1 statewide entrance and exit procedures1 including an assurance that all students who may be ,english learners are assessed for such status within #cj days of enrollment in a school in the ,state2 7#c7 provide an assurance that-- 7,a7 the agency will ensure that eligible entities receiving a subgrant under this subpart comply with the requirement in section #aaaa7;b77#b77;,b77ix7 to annually assess in ,english all ,english learners who have been in the ,united ,states for #c or more years2 7,b7 the agency will ensure that eligible entities receiving a subgrant under this subpart annually assess the ,english proficiency of all ,english learners participating in a program funded under this subpart1 consistent with section #aaaa7;b77#b77;,g72 7,c7 in awarding subgrants under section #caad1 the agency will address the needs of school systems of all sizes and in all geographic areas1 including school systems with rural and urban schools2 7,d7 subgrants to eligible entities under section #caad7;d77#a7 will be of sufficient size and scope to allow such entities to carry out effective language instruction educational programs for ,english learners2 7,e7 the agency will require an eligible entity receiving a subgrant under this subpart to use the subgrant in ways that will build such recipient's capacity to continue to offer effective language instruction educational programs that assist ,english learners in meeting challenging ,state academic standards described in section #aaaa7;b77#a72 7,f7 the agency will monitor each eligible entity receiving a subgrant under this subpart for compliance with applicable ,federal fiscal requirements2 and 7,g7 the plan has been developed in consultation with local educational agencies1 teachers1 administrators of programs implemented under this subpart1 parents of ,english learners1 and other relevant stakeholders2 7#d7 describe how the agency will coordinate its programs and activities under this subpart with other programs and activities under this ,act and other ,acts1 as appropriate2 7#e7 describe how each eligible entity will be given the flexibility to teach ,english learners-- 7,a7 using a high quality1 effective language instruction curriculum for teaching ,english learners2 and 7,b7 in the manner the eligible entities determine to be the most effective2 7#f7 describe how the agency will assist eligible entities in meeting-- 7,a7 annual timelines and goals for progress established under section #aaaa7;c77#a77,k7 based on the ,state's ,english language proficiency assessment under section #aaaa7;b77#b77;,g72 and 7,b7 the challenging ,state academic standards described in section #aaaa7;b77#a72 7#g7 describe how the agency will assist eligible entities in decreasing the number of ,english learners who have not yet acquired ,english proficiency within #e years of their initial classification as an ,english learner2 7#h7 describe how the agency will ensure that the unique needs of the ,state's population of ,english learners and immigrant children and youth are being addressed2 and 7#i7 describe how the agency will monitor and evaluate the progress of each eligible entity receiving funds under this part toward meeting the timelines and goals for ,english proficiency required under section #aaaa7;c77#a77,k7 and the steps the ,state will take to further assist eligible entities if such strategies funded under this part are not effective in making such progress and meeting academic goals established under section #aaaa7;b77#c77;,b77i7 for ,english learners1 such as providing technical assistance and modifying such strategies4 2 7,c7 in subsection 7d77#b77;,b71 by striking part and inserting subpart2 and 7,d7 in subsection 7f71 by striking 1 objectives12 7#d7 in section #caad-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7i7 by striking section #caaa7;c77#c7 and inserting section #caaa7;c77#b72 and 7ii7 by striking limited ,english proficient children both places the term appears and inserting ,english learners2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7d77#a7-- 7i7 by striking section #caaa7;c77#c7 and inserting section #caaa7;c77#b72 and 7ii7 by striking preceding the fiscal year2 7#e7 by striking section #caae and inserting the following3 #caae4 ,subgrants to eligible entities 7a7 ,purposes of subgrants ,a ,state educational agency may make a subgrant to an eligible entity from funds received by the agency under this subpart only if the entity agrees to expend the funds to improve the education of ,english learners by assisting the children to learn ,english and meet the challenging ,state academic standards described in section #aaaa7;b77#a74 ,in carrying out activities with such funds1 the eligible entity shall use effective approaches and methodologies for teaching ,english learners and immigrant children and youth for the following purposes3 7#a7 ,developing and implementing new language instruction educational programs and academic content instruction programs for ,english learners and immigrant children and youth1 including early childhood education programs1 elementary school programs1 and secondary school programs4 7#b7 ,carrying out highly focused1 innovative1 locally designed activities to expand or enhance existing language instruction educational programs and academic content instruction programs for ,english learners and immigrant children and youth4 7#c7 ,implementing1 within an individual school1 schoolwide programs for restructuring1 reforming1 and upgrading all relevant programs1 activities1 and operations relating to language instruction educational programs and academic content instruction for ,english learners and immigrant children and youth4 7#d7 ,implementing1 within the entire jurisdiction of a local educational agency1 agency-wide programs for restructuring1 reforming1 and upgrading all relevant programs1 activities1 and operations relating to language instruction educational programs and academic content instruction for ,english learners and immigrant children and youth4 7b7 ,direct administrative expenses ,each eligible entity receiving funds under section #caad7;a7 for a fiscal year may use not more than #b percent of such funds for the cost of administering this subpart4 7c7 ,required subgrantee activities ,an eligible entity receiving funds under section #caad7;a7 shall use the funds-- 7#a7 to increase the ,english language proficiency of ,english learners by providing effective language instruction educational programs that meet the needs of ,english learners and are based on high-quality research demonstrating success in increasing-- 7,a7 ,english language proficiency2 and 7,b7 student academic achievement2 7#b7 to provide effective professional development to classroom teachers 7including teachers in classroom settings that are not the settings of language instruction educational programs71 principals1 other school leaders1 administrators1 and other school or community-based organizational personnel1 that is-- 7,a7 designed to improve the instruction and assessment of ,english learners2 7,b7 designed to enhance the ability of such teachers1 principals1 and other school leaders to understand and implement appropriate curricula1 assessment practices1 and instruction strategies for ,english learners2 7,c7 effective in increasing children's ,english language proficiency or substantially increasing the subject matter knowledge1 teaching knowledge1 and teaching skills of such teachers2 and 7,d7 of sufficient intensity and duration 7which shall not include activities such as #a-;day or short-term workshops and conferences7 to have a positive and lasting impact on the teachers' performance in the classroom1 except that this subparagraph shall not apply to an activity that is one component of a long-term1 comprehensive professional development plan established by a teacher and the teacher's supervisor based on an assessment of the needs of the teacher1 the supervisor1 the students of the teacher1 and any local educational agency employing the teacher1 as appropriate2 and 7#c7 to provide and implement effective parent1 family1 and community engagement activities in order to enhance or supplement language instruction educational programs for ,english ,learners4 7d7 ,authorized subgrantee activities ,subject to subsection 7c71 an eligible entity receiving funds under section #caad7;a7 may use the funds to achieve #a of the purposes described in subsection 7a7 by undertaking #a or more of the following activities3 7#a7 ,upgrading program objectives and effective instruction strategies4 7#b7 ,improving the instruction program for ,english learners by identifying1 acquiring1 and upgrading curricula1 instruction materials1 educational software1 and assessment procedures4 7#c7 ,providing to ,english learners-- 7,a7 tutorials and academic or career and technical education2 and 7,b7 intensified instruction4 7#d7 ,developing and implementing effective preschool1 elementary school1 or secondary school language instruction educational programs that are coordinated with other relevant programs and services4 7#e7 ,improving the ,english language proficiency and academic achievement of ,english learners4 7#f7 ,providing community participation programs1 family literacy services1 and parent and family outreach and training activities to ,english learners and their families-- 7,a7 to improve the ,english language skills of ,english learners2 and 7,b7 to assist parents and families in helping their children to improve their academic achievement and becoming active participants in the education of their children4 7#g7 ,improving the instruction of ,english learners1 including ,english learners with a disability1 by providing for-- 7,a7 the acquisition or development of educational technology or instructional materials2 7,b7 access to1 and participation in1 electronic networks for materials1 training1 and communication2 and 7,c7 incorporation of the resources described in subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 into curricula and programs1 such as those funded under this subpart4 7#h7 ,carrying out other activities that are consistent with the purposes of this section4 7e7 ,activities by agencies experiencing substantial increases in immigrant children and youth 7#a7 ,in general ,an eligible entity receiving funds under section #caad7;d77#a7 shall use the funds to pay for activities that provide enhanced instructional opportunities for immigrant children and youth1 which may include-- 7,a7 family literacy1 parent and family outreach1 and training activities designed to assist parents and families to become active participants in the education of their children2 7,b7 recruitment of1 and support for personnel1 including early childhood educators1 teachers1 paraprofessionals who have been specifically trained1 or are being trained1 to provide services to immigrant children and youth2 7,c7 provision of tutorials1 mentoring1 and academic or career counseling for immigrant children and youth2 7,d7 identification and acquisition of curricular materials1 educational software1 and technologies to be used in the program carried out with funds2 7,e7 basic instruction services that are directly attributable to the presence of immigrant children and youth in the local educational agency involved1 including the payment of costs of providing additional classroom supplies1 costs of transportation1 or such other costs as are directly attributable to such additional basic instruction services2 7,f7 other instruction services that are designed to assist immigrant children and youth to achieve in elementary schools and secondary schools in the ,united ,states1 such as programs of introduction to the educational system and civics education2 and 7,g7 activities1 coordinated with community-based organizations1 institutions of higher education1 private sector entities1 or other entities with expertise in working with immigrants1 to assist parents and families of immigrant children and youth by offering comprehensive community services4 7#b7 ,duration of subgrants ,the duration of a subgrant made by a ,state educational agency under section #caad7;d77#a7 shall be determined by the agency in its discretion4 7f7 ,selection of method of instruction 7#a7 ,in general ,to receive a subgrant from a ,state educational agency under this subpart1 an eligible entity shall select one or more methods or forms of effective instruction to be used in the programs and activities undertaken by the entity to assist ,english learners to attain ,english language proficiency and meet challenging ,state academic standards described in section #aaaa7;b77#a74 7#b7 ,consistency ,such selection shall be consistent with sections #cabd through #cabf4 7g7 ,supplement1 not supplant ,federal funds made available under this subpart shall be used so as to supplement the level of ,federal1 ,state1 and local public funds that1 in the absence of such availability1 would have been expended for programs for ,english learners and immigrant children and youth and in no case to supplant such ,federal1 ,state1 and local public funds4 2 7#f7 in section #caaf-- 7,a7 in subsection 7b71 by striking paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#f7 and inserting the following3 7#a7 describe the high-quality programs and activities proposed to be developed1 implemented1 and administered under the subgrant and how these activities will help ,english learners increase their ,english language proficiency and meet the challenging ,state academic standards described in section #aaaa7;b77#a72 7#b7 describe how the eligible entity will ensure elementary schools and secondary schools receiving funds under this subpart assist ,english learners in meeting-- 7,a7 annual timelines and goals for progress established under #aaaa7;c77#a77,k7 based on the ,state's ,english language proficiency assessment under section #aaaa7;b77#b77;,g72 and 7,b7 the challenging ,state academic standards described in section #aaaa7;b77#a72 7#c7 describe how the eligible entity will promote parent1 family1 and community engagement in the education of ,english learners2 7#d7 describe how language instruction educational programs carried out under the subgrant will ensure that ,english learners being served by the programs develop ,english proficiency and demonstrate such proficiency through academic content mastery2 7#e7 contain assurances that-- 7,a7 each local educational agency that is included in the eligible entity is complying with section #aaab7;d77#b7 prior to1 and throughout1 each school year as of the date of application1 and will continue to comply with such section throughout each school year for which the grant is received2 7,b7 the eligible entity complies with any ,state law1 including ,state constitutional law1 regarding the education of ,english learners1 consistent with sections #cabe and #cabf2 7,c7 the eligible entity has based its proposed plan on high-quality research on teaching ,english learners2 7,d7 the eligible entity consulted with teachers1 researchers1 school administrators1 parents and family members1 community members1 public or private entities1 and institutions of higher education1 in developing and implementing such plan2 and 7,e7 the eligible entity will1 if applicable1 coordinate activities and share relevant data under the plan with local ,head ,start and ,early ,head ,start agencies1 including migrant and seasonal ,head ,start agencies1 and other early childhood education providers4 2 7,b7 in subsection 7c71 by striking limited ,english proficient children and inserting ,english learners2 and 7,c7 by striking subsection 7d72 7#g7 by striking section #caba and inserting the following3 #caba4 ,reporting 7a7 ,in general ,each eligible entity that receives a subgrant from a ,state educational agency under subpart #a shall provide such agency1 at the conclusion of every second fiscal year during which the subgrant is received1 with a report1 in a form prescribed by the agency1 on the activities conducted and children served under such subpart that includes-- 7#a7 a description of the programs and activities conducted by the entity with funds received under subpart #a during the #b immediately preceding fiscal years2 7#b7 the number and percentage of ,english learners in the programs and activities who meet the annual ,state-determined goals for progress established under section #aaaa7;c77#a77,k71 including disaggregated1 at a minimum1 by-- 7,a7 long-term ,english learners2 and 7,b7 ,english learners with a disability2 7#c7 the number and percentage of ,english learners in the programs and activities attaining ,english language proficiency based on ,state ,english language proficiency standards established under section #aaaa7;b77#a77;,f7 by the end of each school year1 as determined by the ,state's ,english language proficiency assessment under section #aaaa7;b77#b77;,g72 7#d7 the number and percentage of ,english learners who exit the language instruction educational programs based on their attainment of ,english language proficiency2 7#e7 the number and percentage of ,english learners meeting challenging ,state academic standards described in section #aaaa7;b77#a7 for each of the #b years after such children are no longer receiving services under this part1 including disaggregated1 at a minimum1 by-- 7,a7 long-term ,english learners2 and 7,b7 ,english learners with a disability2 7#f7 the number and percentage of ,english learners who have not attained ,english language proficiency within #e years of initial classification as an ,english learner2 and 7#g7 any other information as the ,state educational agency may require4 7b7 ,report ,a report provided by an eligible entity under subsection 7a7 shall be used by the entity and the ,state educational agency for improvement or programs and activities under this part4 7c7 ,special rule for specially qualified agencies ,each specially qualified agency receiving a grant under this part shall provide the reports described in subsection 7a7 to the ,secretary subject to the same requirements as apply to eligible entities providing such evaluations to ,state educational agencies under such subsection4 2 7#h7 in section #cabb1 as redesignated by section #cjja7b7-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7i7 by striking evaluations and inserting reports2 and 7ii7 by striking children who are limited ,english proficient and inserting ,english learners2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7i7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,i7 by striking limited ,english proficient children and inserting ,english learners2 and 7,,ii7 by striking children who are limited ,english proficient and inserting ,english learners2 7ii7 in paragraph 7#d71 by striking section #caaa7;b77#b77;,c7 and inserting section #caaa7;b77#b77;,d72 7iii7 in paragraph 7#f71 by striking major findings of scientifically based research carried out under this part and inserting findings of the evaluation related to ,english learners carried out under section #ifja2 7iv7 in paragraph 7#h7-- 7,i7 by striking of limited ,english proficient children and inserting of ,english learners2 and 7,,ii7 by striking into classrooms where instruction is not tailored for limited ,english proficient children2 and 7v7 in paragraph 7#i71 by striking title and inserting part2 7#i7 in section #cabc1 as redesignated by section #cjja7b7-- 7,a7 by striking children of limited ,english proficiency and inserting ,english learners2 and 7,b7 by striking limited ,english proficient children and inserting ,english learners2 7#aj7 in section #cabd1 as redesignated by section #cjja7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking limited ,english proficient children and inserting ,english learners2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking limited ,english proficient children and inserting ,english learners2 7#aa7 in section #cabh1 as redesignated by section #cjja7b71 by striking limited ,english proficient children and inserting ,english learners2 7#ab7 by striking section #caca and inserting the following3 #caca4 ,national professional development project ,the ,secretary shall use funds made available under section #caaa7;c77#a77;,c7 to award grants on a competitive basis1 for a period of not more than #e years1 to institutions of higher education or public or private entities with relevant experience and capacity 7in consortia with ,state educational agencies or local educational agencies7 to provide for professional development1 capacity building1 or evidence-based activities that will improve classroom instruction for ,english learners and assist educational personnel working with such children to meet high professional standards1 including standards for certification and licensure as teachers who work in language instruction educational programs or serve ,english learners4 ,grants awarded under this section may be used-- 7#a7 for preservice or inservice effective professional development programs that will assist local schools and may assist institutions of higher education to upgrade the qualifications and skills of educational personnel who are not certified or licensed1 especially educational paraprofessionals1 and for other activities to increase teacher and school leader effectiveness2 7#b7 for the development of curricula or other instructional strategies appropriate to the needs of the consortia participants involved2 7#c7 to support strategies that strengthen and increase parent1 family1 and community member engagement in the education of ,english learners2 7#d7 to develop1 share1 and disseminate effective practices in the instruction of ,english learners and in increasing the student academic achievement of ,english learners1 such as through the use of technology-based programs2 7#e7 in conjunction with other ,federal need-based student financial assistance programs1 for financial assistance1 and costs related to tuition1 fees1 and books for enrolling in courses required to complete the degree involved1 to meet certification or licensing requirements for teachers who work in language instruction educational programs or serve ,english learners2 and 7#f7 as appropriate1 to support strategies that promote school readiness of ,english learners and their transition from early childhood education programs1 such as ,head ,start or ,state-run preschool programs to elementary school programs4 2 and 7#ac7 by striking section #cada and inserting the following3 #cada4 ,definitions ,in this part-- 7#a7 the term eligible entity means-- 7,a7 one or more local educational agencies2 or 7,b7 one or more local educational agencies1 in collaboration with an institution of higher education1 educational service agency1 community-based organization1 or a ,state educational agency2 7#b7 the term ,english ,learner with a disability means an ,english learner who is also a child with a disability1 as that term is defined in section #fjb of the ,individuals with ,disabilities ,education ,act2 and 7#c7 the term long-term ,english learner means an ,english learner who has attended schools in the ,united ,states for not less than #e years and who has not yet been exited from ,english learner status by the culmination of the fifth year of services4 4 #cjjd4 ,other provisions ,part ,b of title ,,iii1 as redesignated by section #cjja7d71 is amended-- 7#a7 in section #cbja1 as redesignated by section #cjja7e7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#e7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7,i7 in clause 7i71 by striking limited ,english proficient and inserting ,english learner2 and 7,,ii7 in clause 7ii71 by inserting and after the semicolon2 7ii7 by striking subparagraph 7,b72 and 7iii7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,c7 as subparagraph 7,b72 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#h77;,a71 by striking a limited ,english proficient child and inserting an ,english learner2 7#b7 in section #cbjb1 as redesignated by section #cjja7e7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking limited ,english proficient children and inserting ,english learners2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#d7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking limited ,english proficient children and inserting ,english learners1 including ,english learners with a disability1 that includes information on best practices on instructing and serving ,english learners2 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking limited ,english proficient children and inserting ,english learners2 and 7#c7 in section #cbjc1 as redesignated by section #cjja7e7-- 7,a7 by striking limited ,english proficient individuals and inserting ,english learners2 and 7,b7 by striking limited ,english proficient children and inserting ,english learners4 ,,iv ,safe and healthy students #djja4 ,general provisions ,title ,,iv 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #gaja et seq47 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subpart #c of part ,a as subpart #e of part ,f of title ,,ix1 as redesignated by section #iajf7a71 and moving that subpart to follow subpart #d of part ,f of title ,,ix1 as redesignated by sections #bjja and #iajf7a72 7#b7 by redesignating section #dada as section #iefa2 7#c7 by redesignating section #daee as section #iecg and moving that section so as to follow section #iecf2 7#d7 by redesignating part ,c as subpart #f of part ,f of title ,,ix1 as redesignated by section #iajf7a71 and moving that subpart to follow subpart #e of part ,f of title ,,ix1 as redesignated by section #iajf7a7 and paragraph 7#a72 7#e7 by redesignating sections #dcja1 #dcjb1 #dcjc1 and #dcjd1 as sections #iega1 #iegb1 #iegc1 and #iegd1 respectively2 and 7#f7 by striking the title heading and inserting the following3 ,,iv ,safe and healthy students 4 #djjb4 ,grants to ,states and local educational agencies ,part ,a of title ,,iv 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #gaja et seq47 is amended to read as follows3 ,a ,grants to ,states and local educational agencies #daja4 ,purpose ,the purpose of this part is to improve students' safety1 health1 well-being1 and academic achievement during and after the school day by-- 7#a7 increasing the capacity of local educational agencies1 schools1 and local communities to improve conditions for learning through the creation of safe1 healthy1 supportive1 and drug-free environments2 7#b7 carrying out programs designed to improve school safety and promote students' physical and mental health and well-being2 7#c7 preventing and reducing substance use and abuse1 school violence1 harassment1 and bullying2 and 7#d7 strengthening parent and community engagement to ensure a healthy1 safe1 and supportive school environment4 #dajb4 ,definitions ,in this part3 7#a7 ,controlled substance ,the term controlled substance means a drug or other substance identified under ,schedule ,i1 ,,ii1 ,,iii1 ,,iv1 or ,v in section #bjb7;c7 of the ,controlled ,substances ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #hab7;c774 7#b7 ,drug ,the term drug includes controlled substances1 the illegal use of alcohol or tobacco1 and the harmful1 abusive1 or addictive use of substances1 including inhalants and anabolic steroids4 7#c7 ,drug and violence prevention ,the term drug and violence prevention means-- 7,a7 with respect to drugs1 prevention1 early intervention1 rehabilitation referral1 or education related to the illegal use of drugs2 and 7,b7 with respect to violence1 the promotion of school safety1 such that students and school personnel are free from violent and disruptive acts1 including sexual harassment and abuse1 and victimization associated with prejudice and intolerance1 on school premises1 going to and from school1 and at school-sponsored activities1 through the creation and maintenance of a school environment that is free of weapons and fosters individual responsibility and respect for the rights of others4 7#d7 ,school-based mental health services provider ,the term school-based mental health services provider includes a ,state licensed or ,state certified school counselor1 school psychologist1 school social worker1 or other ,state licensed or certified mental health professional qualified under ,state law to provide such mental health services to children and adolescents1 including children in early childhood education programs4 7#e7 ,state ,the term ,state means each of the #ej ,states1 the ,district of ,columbia1 and the ,commonwealth of ,puerto ,rico4 #dajc4 ,formula grants to ,states 7a7 ,reservations ,from the total amount appropriated under section #dajh for a fiscal year1 the ,secretary shall reserve-- 7#a7 not more than #e percent for national activities1 which the ,secretary may carry out directly or through grants1 contracts1 or agreements with public or private entities or individuals1 or other ,federal agencies1 such as providing technical assistance to ,states and local educational agencies carrying out activities under this part or conducting a national evaluation2 7#b7 one-half of #a percent for allotments for the ,united ,states ,virgin ,islands1 ,guam1 ,american ,samoa1 and the ,commonwealth of the ,northern ,mariana ,islands1 to be distributed among those outlying areas on the basis of their relative need1 as determined by the ,secretary1 in accordance with the purpose of this part2 7#c7 one-half of #a percent for the ,secretary of the ,interior for programs under this part in schools operated or funded by the ,bureau of ,indian ,education2 and 7#d7 such funds as may be necessary for the ,project ,school ,emergency ,response to ,violence program 7referred to as ,project ,,serv71 which is authorized to provide education-related services to local educational agencies and institutions of higher education in which the learning environment has been disrupted due to a violent or traumatic crisis1 and which funds shall remain available for obligation until expended4 7b7 ,state allotments 7#a7 ,allotment 7,a7 ,in general ,in accordance with subparagraph 7,b71 the ,secretary shall allot among each of the ,states the total amount made available to carry out this part for any fiscal year and not reserved under subsection 7a74 7,b7 ,determination of state allotment amounts ,subject to paragraph 7#b71 the ,secretary shall allot the amount made available under subparagraph 7,a7 for a fiscal year among the ,states in proportion to the number of individuals1 aged #e to #ag1 who reside within the ,state and are from families with incomes below the poverty line for the most recent fiscal year for which satisfactory data are available1 compared to the number of such individuals who reside in all such ,states for that fiscal year4 7#b7 ,small state minimum ,no ,state receiving an allotment under paragraph 7#a7 shall receive less than one-half of #a percent of the total amount allotted under such paragraph4 7#c7 ,puerto rico ,the amount allotted under subparagraph 7,a7 to the ,commonwealth of ,puerto ,rico for a fiscal year may not exceed one-half of #a percent of the total amount allotted under such subparagraph4 7#d7 ,reallotment ,if a ,state does not receive an allotment under this part for a fiscal year1 the ,secretary shall reallot the amount of the ,state's allotment to the remaining ,states in accordance with this section4 7c7 ,state use of funds 7#a7 ,in general ,each ,state that receives an allotment under this section shall reserve not less than #ie percent of the amount allotted to such ,state under subsection 7b71 for each fiscal year1 for subgrants to local educational agencies1 which may include consortia of such agencies1 under section #dajd4 7#b7 ,state administration ,a ,state educational agency shall use not more than #a percent of the amount made available to the ,state under subsection 7b7 for the administrative costs of carrying out its responsibilities under this part4 7#c7 ,state activities ,a ,state educational agency shall use the amount made available to the ,state under subsection 7b7 and not reserved under paragraph 7#a7 for activities and programs designed to meet the purposes of this part1 which-- 7,a7 shall include-- 7i7 providing training1 technical assistance1 and capacity building to local educational agencies that are recipients of a subgrant under section #dajd1 which may include identifying and disseminating best practices for professional development and capacity building for teachers1 administrators1 and specialized instructional support personnel in schools that are served by local educational agencies under this part2 and 7ii7 publicly reporting on how funds made available under this part are being expended by local educational agencies under section #dajd2 and 7,b7 may include-- 7i7 identifying and eliminating ,state barriers to the coordination and integration of programs1 initiatives1 and funding streams that meet the purposes of this part1 so that local educational agencies can better coordinate with other agencies1 schools and community-based services and programs2 7ii7 assisting local educational agencies to expand access to or coordination of resources for school-based counseling and mental health programs1 such as through school-based mental health services partnership programs described in section #daje7;a77#d72 7iii7 supporting programs and activities that offer a variety of well-rounded educational experiences to students2 7iv7 supporting activities that promote physical and mental health and well-being for students and staff2 7v7 designing and implementing a grant process for local entities that wish to use funds to reduce exclusionary discipline practices in elementary schools and secondary schools1 in a manner consistent with ,state or federally identified best practices on the subject2 and 7vi7 other activities identified by the ,state that meet the purposes of this part4 7d7 ,state plan 7#a7 ,in general ,in order to receive an allotment under this section for any fiscal year1 a ,state shall submit a plan to the ,secretary1 at such time and in such manner as the ,secretary may reasonably require4 7#b7 ,contents ,each plan submitted by a ,state under this section shall include the following3 7,a7 ,a description of how the ,state educational agency will use funds received under this part for ,state-level activities4 7,b7 ,a description of program objectives and outcomes for activities under this part4 7,c7 ,an assurance that the ,state educational agency will review existing resources and programs across the ,state and will coordinate any new plans and resources under this part with such existing programs and resources4 7,d7 ,an assurance that the ,state educational agency will monitor the implementation of activities under this part and provide technical assistance to local educational agencies in carrying out such activities4 7#c7 ,annual report ,each ,state receiving a grant under this part shall annually prepare and submit a report to the ,secretary1 which shall include-- 7,a7 how the ,state and local educational agencies used funds provided under this part2 and 7,b7 the degree to which the ,state and local educational agencies have made progress toward meeting the objectives and outcomes described in the plan submitted by the ,state under paragraph 7#b77;,b74 #dajd4 ,subgrants to local educational agencies 7a7 ,allocations to local educational agencies 7#a7 ,in general ,a ,state that receives an allotment under this part for a fiscal year shall provide the amount made available under section #dajc7;c77#a7 for subgrants to local educational agencies1 which may include consortia of such agencies1 in accordance with this section4 7#b7 ,funds to local educational agencies ,from the funds reserved by a ,state under section #dajc7;c77#a71 the ,state shall allocate to each local educational agency or consortium of such agencies in the ,state an amount that bears the same relationship to such funds as the number of individuals aged #e to #ag from families with incomes below the poverty line in the geographic area served by the agency1 as determined by the ,secretary on the basis of the most recent satisfactory data1 bears to the number of such individuals in the geographic areas served by all the local educational agencies in the ,state1 as so determined4 7#c7 ,administrative costs ,of the amount received under paragraph 7#b71 a local educational agency or consortium of such agencies may use not more than #b percent for the direct administrative costs of carrying out its responsibilities under this part4 7b7 ,local applications 7#a7 ,in general ,to be eligible to receive a subgrant under this section1 a local educational agency or consortium of such agencies shall submit an application to the ,state educational agency at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,state educational agency may reasonably require4 7#b7 ,consultation 7,a7 ,in general ,a local educational agency or consortium of such agencies shall conduct a needs assessment described in paragraph 7#c71 and develop its application1 through consultation with parents1 teachers1 principals1 school leaders1 specialized instructional support personnel1 early childhood educators1 students1 community-based organizations1 local government representatives1 ,indian tribes or tribal organizations 7if applicable7 that may be located in the region served by the local educational agency1 and others with relevant and demonstrated expertise in programs and activities designed to meet the purpose of this part4 7,b7 ,continued consultation ,on an ongoing basis1 the local educational agency or consortium of such agencies shall consult with the individuals and organizations described in subparagraph 7,a7 in order to seek advice regarding how best-- 7i7 to improve the local activities in order to meet the purpose of this part2 and 7ii7 to coordinate such activities under this part with other related strategies1 programs1 and activities being conducted in the community4 7#c7 ,needs assessment 7,a7 ,in general ,to be eligible to receive a subgrant under this section1 a local educational agency or consortium of such agencies shall conduct a comprehensive needs assessment of the local educational agency or agencies proposed to be served and of all schools within the jurisdiction of the local educational agency or agencies proposed to be served4 7,b7 ,requirements ,in conducting the needs assessment required under subparagraph 7,a71 the local educational agency or consortium of such agencies shall take into account-- 7i7 applicable and available school-level data on indicators or measures of school quality1 climate and safety1 and discipline1 including those described in section #aaaa7;d77#a77;,c77v72 and 7ii7 risk factors in the community1 school1 family1 or peer-individual domains that are known1 through prospective1 longitudinal research efforts1 to be predictive of drug use1 violent behavior1 harassment1 disciplinary issues1 and having an effect on the physical and mental health and well-being of youth in the school and community4 7#d7 ,contents ,each application submitted under this subsection shall be based on the needs assessment described in paragraph 7#c7 and shall include the following3 7,a7 ,the results of the needs assessment described in paragraph 7#c7 and an identification of each school that will be served by a subgrant under this section4 7,b7 ,a description of the activities that the local educational agency or consortium of such agencies will carry out under this part and how these activities are aligned with the results of the needs assessment conducted under paragraph 7#c74 7,c7 ,a description of the performance indicators that the local educational agency or consortium of such agencies will use to evaluate the effectiveness of the activities carried out under this section4 7,d7 ,an assurance that such activities will comply with the principles of effectiveness described in section #daje7;b71 and foster a healthy1 safe1 and supportive school environment that improves students' safety1 health1 and well-being during and after the school day4 7,e7 ,an assurance that the local educational agency or consortium of such agencies will prioritize the distribution of funds to schools served by the local educational agency or consortium of such agencies that-- 7i7 are among the schools with the greatest needs as identified through the needs assessment conducted under paragraph 7#c72 7ii7 have the highest percentages or numbers of children counted under section #aabd7;c72 7iii7 are identified under section #aaad7;a77#a77;,a72 or 7iv7 are identified as a persistently dangerous public elementary school or secondary school under section #iecb4 7,f7 ,an assurance that the local educational agency or consortium of such agencies will comply with section #ieja 7regarding equitable participation by private school children and teachers74 #daje4 ,local educational agency authorized activities 7a7 ,local educational agency activities ,a local educational agency or consortium of such agencies that receives a subgrant under section #dajd shall use the subgrant funds to develop1 implement1 and evaluate comprehensive programs and activities1 which are coordinated with other schools and community-based services and programs and may be conducted in partnership with nonprofit organizations with a demonstrated track-record of success in implementing activities1 that are in accordance with the purpose of this part and-- 7#a7 foster safe1 healthy1 supportive1 and drug-free environments that support student academic achievement2 7#b7 are consistent with the principles of effectiveness described in subsection 7b72 7#c7 promote the involvement of parents in the activity or program1 as appropriate2 and 7#d7 may include1 among other programs and activities-- 7,a7 drug and violence prevention activities and programs1 including professional development and training for school and specialized instructional support personnel and interested community members in prevention1 education1 early identification1 and intervention mentoring1 and1 where appropriate1 rehabilitation referral1 as related to drug and violence prevention2 7,b7 programs that support extended learning opportunities1 including before and after school programs and activities1 programs during summer recess periods1 and expanded learning time2 7,c7 in accordance with subsections 7c7 and 7d71 school-based mental health services1 including early identification of mental-health symptoms1 drug use and violence1 and appropriate referrals to direct individual or group counseling services provided by qualified school or community-based mental health services providers2 7,d7 in accordance with subsections 7c7 and 7d71 school-based mental health services partnership programs that-- 7i7 are conducted in partnership with a public or private mental-health entity or health care entity1 which may also include a child welfare agency1 family-based mental health entity1 trauma network1 or other community-based entity2 and 7ii7 provide comprehensive school-based mental health services and supports and staff development for school and community personnel working in the school that are based on trauma-informed and evidence practices1 are coordinated 7where appropriate7 with early intervening services carried out under the ,individuals with ,disabilities ,education ,act1 are provided by qualified mental and behavioral health professionals who are certified or licensed by the ,state involved and practicing within their area of expertise1 and may include-- 7,i7 the early identification of social1 emotional1 or behavioral problems1 or substance use disorders1 and the provision of early intervening services2 7,,ii7 notwithstanding section #dajg1 the treatment or referral for treatment of students with social1 emotional1 or behavioral health problems1 or substance use disorders2 7,,iii7 the development and implementation of programs to assist children in dealing with trauma and violence2 and 7,,iv7 the development of mechanisms1 based on best practices1 for children to report incidents of violence or plans by other children or adults to commit violence2 7,e7 emergency planning and intervention services following traumatic crisis events2 7,f7 programs that train school personnel to identify warning signs of youth drug abuse and suicide2 7,g7 mentoring programs and activities for children who are at risk of academic failure1 dropping out of school1 or involvement in criminal or delinquent activities1 drug use and abuse1 or who lack strong positive role models2 7,h7 early childhood1 elementary school1 and secondary school counseling programs1 including college and career guidance programs1 such as financial literacy and ,federal financial aid awareness efforts2 7,i7 programs or activities that support a healthy1 active lifestyle1 including nutritional education and regular1 structured physical education programs for early childhood1 elementary school1 and secondary school students2 7,j7 implementation of schoolwide positive behavioral interventions and supports1 including through coordination with similar activities carried out under the ,individuals with ,disabilities ,education ,act1 in order to improve academic outcomes for students and reduce the need for suspensions1 expulsions1 and other actions that remove students from instruction2 7,k7 programs and activities that offer a variety of well-rounded educational experience for students1 such as those that-- 7i7 use music and the arts as tools to promote constructive student engagement1 problem solving1 and conflict resolution2 or 7ii7 further students' understanding of and knowledge in computer science from elementary school through secondary school2 7,l7 systems of high-capacity1 integrated student supports2 7,m7 strategies that establish learning environments to further students' academic and nonacademic skills essential for school readiness and academic success1 such as by providing integrated systems of student and family supports and building teacher1 principal1 and other school leader capacity2 7,n7 bullying and harassment prevention programs or activities1 including professional development and training for school and specialized instructional support personnel in the prevention1 early identification1 and early intervention1 as related to bullying and harassment2 7,o7 programs or activities designed to increase school safety and climate1 including conflict resolution practices1 crisis management techniques1 and other school-based violence prevention strategies2 7,p7 pay for success initiatives that produce a measurable1 clearly defined outcome that results in social benefit and direct cost savings to the local1 ,state1 or ,federal ,government2 and 7,q7 other activities and programs identified as necessary by the local educational agency through the needs assessment conducted under section #dajd7;b77#c7 that will increase student achievement and otherwise meet the purpose of this part4 7b7 ,principles of effectiveness 7#a7 ,in general ,for a program or activity developed or carried out under this part to meet the principles of effectiveness1 such program or activity shall-- 7,a7 be based upon an assessment of objective data regarding the need for programs and activities in the early childhood1 elementary school1 secondary school1 or community to be served to-- 7i7 improve school safety and promote students' physical and mental health and well-being1 healthy eating and nutrition1 and physical fitness2 and 7ii7 strengthen parent and community engagement to ensure a healthy1 safe1 and supportive school environment2 7,b7 be based upon established ,state requirements and evidence-based criteria aimed at ensuring a healthy1 safe1 and supportive school environment for students in the early childhood1 elementary school1 secondary school1 or community that will be served by the program2 and 7,c7 include meaningful and ongoing consultation with and input from teachers1 principals1 school leaders1 and parents in the development of the application and administration of the program or activity4 7#b7 ,periodic evaluation 7,a7 ,in general ,the program or activity shall undergo a periodic independent1 third party evaluation to assess the extent to which the program or activity has helped the local educational agency or school provide students with a healthy1 safe1 and supportive school environment that promotes school safety and students' physical and mental health and well-being4 7,b7 ,use of results ,the local educational agency or consortium of such agencies shall ensure that the results of the periodic evaluations described under subparagraph 7,a7 are-- 7i7 used to refine1 improve1 and strengthen the program or activity1 and to refine locally determined criteria described under paragraph 7#a77;,b72 and 7ii7 made available to the public and the ,state4 7#c7 ,prohibition ,nothing in this subsection shall be construed to authorize the ,secretary or any other officer or employee of the ,federal ,government to mandate1 direct1 or control1 the principles of effectiveness developed or utilized by a local educational agency under this subsection4 7c7 ,parental consent 7#a7 ,in general ,each local educational agency receiving a subgrant under this part shall obtain prior written1 informed consent from the parent of each child who is under #ah years of age to participate in any mental-health assessment service or treatment that is funded under this part and conducted in connection with an elementary school or secondary school under this part4 7#b7 ,exception ,notwithstanding paragraph 7#a71 the written1 informed consent described in such paragraph shall not be required in-- 7,a7 an emergency1 where it is necessary to protect the immediate health and safety of the student1 other students1 or school personnel2 or 7,b7 other instances where parental consent cannot be reasonably obtained1 as defined by the ,secretary4 7d7 ,privacy ,each local educational agency receiving a subgrant under this part shall ensure that student mental health records are accorded the privacy protections provided under section #ddd of the ,general ,education ,provisions ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #abcb;g77commonly referred to as the ,family ,educational ,rights and ,privacy ,act of #aigd74 #dajf4 ,supplement1 not supplant ,funds made available under this part shall be used to supplement1 and not supplant1 non-,federal funds that would otherwise be used for activities authorized under this part4 #dajg4 ,prohibitions 7a7 ,prohibited use of funds ,no funds under this part may be used for-- 7#a7 construction2 or 7#b7 medical services or drug treatment or rehabilitation1 except for integrated student supports or referral to treatment for impacted students1 which may include students who are victims of1 or witnesses to1 crime or who illegally use drugs4 7b7 ,prohibition on mandatory medication ,no child shall be required to obtain a prescription for a substance covered by the ,controlled ,substances ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #hja et seq47 as a condition of receiving an evaluation1 services1 or attending a school receiving assistance under this part4 #dajh4 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this part such sums as may be necessary for each of fiscal years #bjaf through #bjba4 4 #djjc4 #bast century community learning centers 7a7 ,program authorized ,part ,b of title ,,iv 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #gaga et seq47 is amended to read as follows3 ,b #bast century community learning centers #dbja4 ,purpose2 definitions 7a7 ,purpose ,the purpose of this part is to provide opportunities for communities to establish or expand activities in community learning centers that-- 7#a7 provide opportunities for academic enrichment1 including providing tutorial services to help students1 particularly students who attend low-performing schools1 to meet challenging ,state academic standards described in section #aaaa7;b77#a72 7#b7 offer students a broad array of additional services1 programs1 and activities1 such as youth development activities1 service learning1 nutrition and health education1 drug and violence prevention programs1 counseling programs1 art1 music1 physical fitness and wellness programs1 technology education programs1 financial literacy programs1 math1 science1 career and technical programs1 internship or apprenticeship programs1 and other ties to an in-demand industry sector or occupation for high school students that are designed to reinforce and complement the regular academic program of participating students2 and 7#c7 offer families of students served by community learning centers opportunities for active and meaningful engagement in their children's education1 including opportunities for literacy and related educational development4 7b7 ,definitions ,in this part3 7#a7 ,community learning center ,the term community learning center means an entity that-- 7,a7 assists students to meet challenging ,state academic standards described in section #aaaa7;b77#a7 by providing the students with academic enrichment activities and a broad array of other activities 7such as programs and activities described in subsection 7a77#b77 during nonschool hours or periods when school is not in session 7such as before and after school or during summer recess7 that-- 7i7 reinforce and complement the regular academic programs of the schools attended by the students served2 and 7ii7 are targeted to the students' academic needs and aligned with the instruction students receive during the school day2 and 7,b7 offers families of students served by such center opportunities for literacy1 and related educational development and opportunities for active and meaningful engagement in their children's education4 7#b7 ,covered program ,the term covered program means a program for which -- 7,a7 the ,secretary made a grant under part ,b of title ,,iv 7as such part was in effect on the day before the date of enactment of the ,every ,child ,achieves ,act of #bjae72 and 7,b7 the grant period had not ended on that date of enactment4 7#c7 ,eligible entity ,the term eligible entity means a local educational agency1 community-based organization1 ,indian tribe or tribal organization 7as such terms are defined in section #d of the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #dej;b771 another public or private entity1 or a consortium of #b or more such agencies1 organizations1 or entities4 7#d7 ,external organization ,the term external organization means-- 7,a7 a nonprofit organization with a record of success in running or working with after school programs2 or 7,b7 in the case of a community where there is no such organization1 a nonprofit organization in the community that enters into a formal agreement or partnership with an organization described in subparagraph 7,a7 to receive mentoring and guidance4 7#e7 ,rigorous peer-review process ,the term rigorous peer-review process means a process by which-- 7,a7 employees of a ,state educational agency who are familiar with the #bast century community learning center program under this part review all applications that the ,state receives for awards under this part for completeness and applicant eligibility2 7,b7 the ,state educational agency selects peer reviewers for such applications1 who shall-- 7i7 be selected for their expertise in providing effective academic1 enrichment1 youth development1 and related services to children2 and 7ii7 not include any applicant1 or representative of an applicant1 that has submitted an application under this part for the current application period2 and 7,c7 the peer reviewers described in subparagraph 7,b7 review and rate the applications to determine the extent to which the applications meet the requirements under sections #dbjd7;b7 and #dbje4 7#f7 ,state ,the term ,state means each of the #ej ,states1 the ,district of ,columbia1 and the ,commonwealth of ,puerto ,rico4 #dbjb4 ,allotments to states 7a7 ,reservation ,from the funds appropriated under section #dbjf for any fiscal year1 the ,secretary shall reserve-- 7#a7 such amounts as may be necessary to make continuation awards to grant recipients under covered programs 7under the terms of those grants72 7#b7 not more than #a percent for national activities1 which the ,secretary may carry out directly or through grants and contracts1 such as providing technical assistance to eligible entities carrying out programs under this part or conducting a national evaluation2 and 7#c7 not more than #a percent for payments to the outlying areas and the ,bureau of ,indian ,affairs1 to be allotted in accordance with their respective needs for assistance under this part1 as determined by the ,secretary1 to enable the outlying areas and the ,bureau to carry out the purpose of this part4 7b7 ,state allotments 7#a7 ,determination ,from the funds appropriated under section #dbjf for any fiscal year and remaining after the ,secretary makes reservations under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall allot to each ,state for the fiscal year an amount that bears the same relationship to the remainder as the amount the ,state received under subpart #b of part ,a of title ,i for the preceding fiscal year bears to the amount all ,states received under that subpart for the preceding fiscal year1 except that no ,state shall receive less than an amount equal to one-half of #a percent of the total amount made available to all ,states under this subsection4 7#b7 ,reallotment of unused funds ,if a ,state does not receive an allotment under this part for a fiscal year1 the ,secretary shall reallot the amount of the ,state's allotment to the remaining ,states in accordance with this part4 7c7 ,state use of funds 7#a7 ,in general ,each ,state that receives an allotment under this part shall reserve not less than #ic percent of the amount allotted to such ,state under subsection 7b71 for each fiscal year for awards to eligible entities under section #dbjd4 7#b7 ,state administration ,a ,state educational agency may use not more than #b percent of the amount made available to the ,state under subsection 7b7 for-- 7,a7 the administrative costs of carrying out its responsibilities under this part2 7,b7 establishing and implementing a rigorous peer-review process for grant applications described in section #dbjd7;b7 7including consultation with the ,governor and other ,state agencies responsible for administering youth development programs and adult learning activities72 and 7,c7 awarding of funds to eligible entities 7in consultation with the ,governor and other ,state agencies responsible for administering youth development programs and adult learning activities74 7#c7 ,state activities ,a ,state educational agency may use not more than #e percent of the amount made available to the ,state under subsection 7b7 for the following activities3 7,a7 ,monitoring and evaluation of programs and activities assisted under this part4 7,b7 ,providing capacity building1 training1 and technical assistance under this part4 7,c7 ,comprehensive evaluation 7directly1 or through a grant or contract7 of the effectiveness of programs and activities assisted under this part4 7,d7 ,providing training and technical assistance to eligible entities who are applicants for or recipients of awards under this part4 7,e7 ,ensuring that any eligible entity that receives an award under this part from the ,state aligns the activities provided by the program with ,state academic standards4 7,f7 ,ensuring that any such eligible entity identifies and partners with external organizations1 if available1 in the community4 7,g7 ,working with teachers1 principals1 parents1 the local workforce1 the local community1 and other stakeholders to review and improve ,state policies and practices to support the implementation of effective programs under this part4 7,h7 ,coordinating funds received under this part with other ,federal and ,state funds to implement high-quality programs4 7,i7 ,providing a list of prescreened external organizations1 as described in section #dbjc7;a77#aa74 #dbjc4 ,state application 7a7 ,in general ,in order to receive an allotment under section #dbjb for any fiscal year1 a ,state shall submit to the ,secretary1 at such time as the ,secretary may require1 an application that-- 7#a7 designates the ,state educational agency as the agency responsible for the administration and supervision of programs assisted under this part2 7#b7 describes how the ,state educational agency will use funds received under this part1 including funds reserved for ,state-level activities2 7#c7 contains an assurance that the ,state educational agency-- 7,a7 will make awards under this part to eligible entities that serve students who primarily attend schools that have been identified under section #aaad7;a77#a77;,a7 and other schools determined by the local educational agency to be in need of intervention and support and the families of such students2 and 7,b7 will further give priority to eligible entities that propose in the application to serve students described in subclauses 7,i7 and 7,,ii7 of section #dbjd7;i77#a77;,a77i72 7#d7 describes the procedures and criteria the ,state educational agency will use for reviewing applications and awarding funds to eligible entities on a competitive basis1 which shall include procedures and criteria that take into consideration the likelihood that a proposed community learning center will help participating students meet ,state and local content and student academic achievement standards2 7#e7 describes how the ,state educational agency will ensure that awards made under this part are-- 7,a7 of sufficient size and scope to support high-quality1 effective programs that are consistent with the purpose of this part2 and 7,b7 in amounts that are consistent with section #dbjd7;h72 7#f7 describes the steps the ,state educational agency will take to ensure that programs implement effective strategies1 including providing ongoing technical assistance and training1 evaluation1 dissemination of promising practices1 and coordination of professional development for staff in specific content areas as well as youth development2 7#g7 describes how programs under this part will be coordinated with programs under this ,act1 and other programs as appropriate2 7#h7 contains an assurance that the ,state educational agency-- 7,a7 will make awards for programs for a period of not less than #c years and not more than #e years2 and 7,b7 will require each eligible entity seeking such an award to submit a plan describing how the activities to be funded through the award will continue after funding under this part ends2 7#i7 contains an assurance that funds appropriated to carry out this part will be used to supplement1 and not supplant1 other ,federal1 ,state1 and local public funds expended to provide programs and activities authorized under this part and other similar programs2 7#aj7 contains an assurance that the ,state educational agency will require eligible entities to describe in their applications under section #dbjd7;b7 how the transportation needs of participating students will be addressed2 7#aa7 describes how the ,state will prescreen external organizations that could provide assistance in carrying out the activities under this part1 and develop and make available to eligible entities a list of external organizations that successfully completed the prescreening process2 7#ab7 provides-- 7,a7 an assurance that the application was developed in consultation and coordination with appropriate ,state officials1 including the chief ,state school officer1 and other ,state agencies administering before and after school 7or summer school7 programs1 the heads of the ,state health and mental health agencies or their designees1 statewide after school networks 7where applicable7 and representatives of teachers1 local educational agencies1 and community-based organizations2 and 7,b7 a description of any other representatives of teachers1 parents1 students1 or the business community that the ,state has selected to assist in the development of the application1 if applicable2 7#ac7 describes the results of the ,state's needs and resources assessment for before and after school activities1 which shall be based on the results of on-going ,state evaluation activities2 7#ad7 describes how the ,state educational agency will evaluate the effectiveness of programs and activities carried out under this part1 which shall include1 at a minimum-- 7,a7 a description of the performance indicators and performance measures that will be used to evaluate programs and activities with emphasis on alignment with the regular academic program of the school and the academic needs of participating students1 including performance indicators and measures that-- 7i7 are able to track student success and improvement over time2 7ii7 include ,state assessment results and other indicators of student success and improvement1 such as improved attendance during the school day1 better classroom grades1 regular 7or consistent7 program attendance1 and on-time advancement to the next grade level2 and 7iii7 for high school students1 may include indicators such as career competencies1 successful completion of internships or apprenticeships1 or work-based learning opportunities2 7,b7 a description of how data collected for the purposes of subparagraph 7,a7 will be collected2 and 7,c7 public dissemination of the evaluations of programs and activities carried out under this part2 and 7#ae7 provides for timely public notice of intent to file an application and an assurance that the application will be available for public review after submission4 7b7 ,deemed approval ,an application submitted by a ,state educational agency pursuant to subsection 7a7 shall be deemed to be approved by the ,secretary unless the ,secretary makes a written determination1 prior to the expiration of the #abj-;day period beginning on the date on which the ,secretary received the application1 that the application is not in compliance with this part4 7c7 ,disapproval ,the ,secretary shall not finally disapprove the application1 except after giving the ,state educational agency notice and opportunity for a hearing4 7d7 ,notification ,if the ,secretary finds that the application is not in compliance1 in whole or in part1 with this part1 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 give the ,state educational agency notice and an opportunity for a hearing2 and 7#b7 notify the ,state educational agency of the finding of noncompliance1 and1 in such notification1 shall-- 7,a7 cite the specific provisions in the application that are not in compliance2 and 7,b7 request additional information1 only as to the noncompliant provisions1 needed to make the application compliant4 7e7 ,response ,if the ,state educational agency responds to the ,secretary's notification described in subsection 7d77#b7 during the #de-;day period beginning on the date on which the agency received the notification1 and resubmits the application with the requested information described in subsection 7d77#b77;,b71 the ,secretary shall approve or disapprove such application prior to the later of-- 7#a7 the expiration of the #de-;day period beginning on the date on which the application is resubmitted2 or 7#b7 the expiration of the #abj-;day period described in subsection 7b74 7f7 ,failure ,to ,respond ,if the ,state educational agency does not respond to the ,secretary's notification described in subsection 7d77#b7 during the #de-;day period beginning on the date on which the agency received the notification1 such application shall be deemed to be disapproved4 7g7 ,limitation ,the ,secretary may not impose a priority or preference for ,states or eligible entities that seek to use funds made available under this part to extend the regular school day4 #dbjd4 ,local competitive grant program 7a7 ,in ,general 7#a7 ,community learning centers ,a ,state that receives funds under this part for a fiscal year shall provide the amount made available under section #dbjb7;c77#a7 to eligible entities for community learning centers in accordance with this part4 7#b7 ,expanded learning program activities ,a ,state that receives funds under this part for a fiscal year may also use funds under section #dbjb7;c77#a7 to support those enrichment and engaging academic activities described in section #dbje7;a7 that-- 7,a7 are included as part of an expanded learning program that provide students at least #cjj additional program hours before1 during1 or after the traditional school day2 7,b7 supplement but do not supplant school day requirements2 and 7,c7 are awarded to entities that meet the requirements of subsection 7i74 7b7 ,application 7#a7 ,in general ,to be eligible to receive an award under this part1 an eligible entity shall submit an application to the ,state educational agency at such time1 in such manner1 and including such information as the ,state educational agency may reasonably require4 7#b7 ,contents ,each application submitted under paragraph 7#a7 shall include-- 7,a7 a description of the activities to be funded1 including-- 7i7 an assurance that the program will take place in a safe and easily accessible facility2 7ii7 a description of how students participating in the program carried out by the community learning center will travel safely to and from the center and home1 if applicable2 and 7iii7 a description of how the eligible entity will disseminate information about the community learning center 7including its location7 to the community in a manner that is understandable and accessible2 7,b7 a description of how such activities are expected to improve student academic achievement as well as overall student success2 7,c7 a demonstration of how the proposed program will coordinate ,federal1 ,state1 and local programs and make the most effective use of public resources2 7,d7 an assurance that the proposed program was developed1 and will be carried out-- 7i7 in active collaboration with the schools the students attend 7including through the sharing of relevant student data among the schools71 all participants in the eligible entity1 and any partnership entities described in subparagraph 7,h71 while complying with applicable laws relating to privacy and confidentiality2 and 7ii7 in alignment with ,state and local content and student academic achievement standards2 7,e7 a description of how the activities will meet the principles of effectiveness described in section #dbje7;b72 7,f7 an assurance that the program will target students who primarily attend schools eligible for schoolwide programs under section #aaad and the families of such students2 7,g7 an assurance that funds under this part will be used to increase the level of ,state1 local1 and other non-,federal funds that would1 in the absence of funds under this part1 be made available for programs and activities authorized under this part1 and in no case supplant ,federal1 ,state1 local1 or non-,federal funds2 7,h7 a description of the partnership between a local educational agency1 a community-based organization1 and another public entity or private entity1 if appropriate2 7,i7 an evaluation of the community needs and available resources for the community learning center and a description of how the program proposed to be carried out in the center will address those needs 7including the needs of working families72 7,j7 a demonstration that the eligible entity will use best practices1 including research or evidence-based practices1 to provide educational and related activities that will complement and enhance academic performance1 achievement1 postsecondary and workforce preparation1 and positive youth development of the students2 7,k7 a description of a preliminary plan for how the community learning center will continue after funding under this part ends2 7,l7 an assurance that the community will be given notice of an intent to submit an application and that the application and any waiver request will be available for public review after submission of the application2 7,m7 if the eligible entity plans to use volunteers in activities carried out through the community learning center1 a description of how the eligible entity will encourage and use appropriately qualified persons to serve as the volunteers2 and 7,n7 such other information and assurances as the ,state educational agency may reasonably require4 7c7 ,approval of certain applications ,the ,state educational agency may approve an application under this part for a program to be located in a facility other than an elementary school or secondary school only if the program will be at least as available and accessible to the students to be served as if the program were located in an elementary school or secondary school4 7d7 ,permissive local match 7#a7 ,in general ,a ,state educational agency may require an eligible entity to match funds awarded under this part1 except that such match may not exceed the amount of the grant award and may not be derived from other ,federal or ,state funds4 7#b7 ,sliding scale ,the amount of a match under paragraph 7#a7 shall be established based on a sliding fee scale that takes into account-- 7,a7 the relative poverty of the population to be targeted by the eligible entity2 and 7,b7 the ability of the eligible entity to obtain such matching funds4 7#c7 ,in-kind contributions ,each ,state educational agency that requires an eligible entity to match funds under this subsection shall permit the eligible entity to provide all or any portion of such match in the form of in-kind contributions4 7#d7 ,consideration ,notwithstanding this subsection1 a ,state educational agency shall not consider an eligible entity's ability to match funds when determining which eligible entities will receive awards under this part4 7e7 ,peer review ,in reviewing local applications under this part1 a ,state educational agency shall use a rigorous peer-review process or other methods of assuring the quality of such applications4 7f7 ,geographic diversity ,to the extent practicable1 a ,state educational agency shall distribute funds under this part equitably among geographic areas within the ,state1 including urban and rural communities4 7g7 ,duration of awards ,grants under this part shall be awarded for a period of not less than #c years and not more than #e years4 7h7 ,amount of awards ,a grant awarded under this part may not be made in an amount that is less than #ej1jjj4 7i7 ,priority 7#a7 ,in general ,in awarding grants under this part1 a ,state educational agency shall give priority to applications-- 7,a7 proposing to target services to-- 7i7 students who primarily attend schools that-- 7,i7 have been identified under section #aaad7;a7 and other schools determined by the local educational agency to be in need of intervention and support to improve student academic achievement and other outcomes2 and 7,,ii7 enroll students who may be at risk for academic failure1 dropping out of school1 involvement in criminal or delinquent activities1 or who lack strong positive role models2 and 7ii7 the families of students described in clause 7i72 7,b7 submitted jointly by eligible entities consisting of not less than #a-- 7i7 local educational agency receiving funds under part ,a of title ,i2 and 7ii7 another eligible entity2 and 7,c7 demonstrating that the activities proposed in the application-- 7i7 are1 as of the date of the submission of the application1 not accessible to students who would be served2 or 7ii7 would expand accessibility to high-quality services that may be available in the community4 7#b7 ,special rule ,the ,state educational agency shall provide the same priority under paragraph 7#a7 to an application submitted by a local educational agency if the local educational agency demonstrates that it is unable to partner with a community-based organization in reasonable geographic proximity and of sufficient quality to meet the requirements of this part4 7#c7 ,limitation ,a ,state educational agency may not impose a priority or preference for eligible entities that seek to use funds made available under this part to extend the regular school day4 7j7 ,renewability of awards ,a ,state educational agency may renew a grant provided under this part to an eligible entity1 based on the eligible entity's performance during the original grant period4 #dbje4 ,local activities 7a7 ,authorized activities ,each eligible entity that receives an award under section #dbjd may use the award funds to carry out a broad array of activities that advance student academic achievement and support student success1 including-- 7#a7 academic enrichment learning programs1 mentoring programs1 remedial education activities1 and tutoring services1 that are aligned with-- 7,a7 ,state and local content and student academic achievement standards2 and 7,b7 local curricula that are designed to improve student academic achievement2 7#b7 core academic subject education activities1 including such activities that enable students to be eligible for credit recovery or attainment2 7#c7 literacy education programs1 including financial literacy programs2 7#d7 programs that support a healthy1 active lifestyle1 including nutritional education and regular1 structured physical activity programs2 7#e7 services for individuals with disabilities2 7#f7 programs that provide after school activities for students who are ,english learners that emphasize language skills and academic achievement2 7#g7 cultural programs2 7#h7 telecommunications and technology education programs2 7#i7 expanded library service hours2 7#aj7 parenting skills programs that promote parental involvement and family literacy2 7#aa7 programs that provide assistance to students who have been truant1 suspended1 or expelled to allow the students to improve their academic achievement2 7#ab7 drug and violence prevention programs and counseling programs2 7#ac7 programs that build skills in science1 technology1 engineering and mathematics 7referred to in this paragraph as ,,stem7 and that foster innovation in learning by supporting nontraditional ,,stem education teaching methods2 and 7#ad7 programs that partner with in-demand fields of the local workforce or build career competencies and career readiness and ensure that local workforce and career readiness skills are aligned with the ,carl ,d4 ,perkins ,career and ,technical ,education ,act of #bjjf and the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act4 7b7 ,measures of effectiveness 7#a7 ,in general ,for a program or activity developed pursuant to this part to meet the measures of effectiveness1 monitored by the ,state educational agency as described in section #dbjc7;a77#ad71 such program or activity shall-- 7,a7 be based upon an assessment of objective data regarding the need for before and after school programs 7including during summer recess periods7 and activities in the schools and communities2 7,b7 be based upon an established set of performance measures aimed at ensuring the availability of high quality academic enrichment opportunities2 7,c7 if appropriate1 be based upon evidence-based research that provides evidence that the program or activity will help students meet the ,state and local student academic achievement standards2 7,d7 ensure that measures of student success align with the regular academic program of the school and the academic needs of participating students and include performance indicators and measures described in section #dbjc7;a77#ad77;,a72 and 7,e7 collect the data necessary for the measures of student success described in subparagraph 7,d74 7#b7 ,periodic evaluation 7,a7 ,in general ,the program or activity shall undergo a periodic evaluation in conjunction with the ,state educational agency's overall evaluation plan as described in section #dbjc7;a77#ad71 to assess the program's progress toward achieving the goal of providing high quality opportunities for academic enrichment and overall student success4 7,b7 ,use of results ,the results of evaluations under subparagraph 7,a7 shall be-- 7i7 used to refine1 improve1 and strengthen the program or activity1 and to refine the performance measures2 7ii7 made available to the public upon request1 with public notice of such availability provided2 and 7iii7 used by the ,state to determine whether a grant is eligible to be renewed under section #dbjd7;j74 #dbjf4 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this part such sums as may be necessary for each of fiscal years #bjaf through #bjba4 4 7b7 ,transition ,the recipient of a multiyear grant award under part ,b of title ,,iv of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #gaga et seq471 as such ,act was in effect on the day before the date of enactment of this ,act1 shall continue to receive funds in accordance with the terms and conditions of such award4 #djjd4 ,elementary school and secondary school counseling programs ,title ,,iv 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #gaja et seq471 as amended by section #djja1 is further amended by inserting after part ,b the following3 ,c ,elementary school and secondary school counseling programs #dcja4 ,elementary school and secondary school counseling programs 7a7 ,grants authorized 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary is authorized to award grants to eligible entities to enable such agencies to establish or expand elementary school and secondary school counseling programs that comply with the requirements of subsection 7c74 7#b7 ,special consideration ,in awarding grants under this section1 the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 give special consideration to applications describing programs that-- 7i7 demonstrate the greatest need for new or additional counseling services among children in the schools served by the eligible entity1 in part by providing information on current ratios1 as of the date of application for a grant under this section1 of students to school counselors1 students to school social workers1 and students to school psychologists2 7ii7 propose promising and innovative approaches for initiating or expanding school counseling2 and 7iii7 show strong potential for replication and dissemination2 and 7,b7 give priority to-- 7i7 schools that serve students in rural and remote areas2 7ii7 schools in need of improvement and schools that are the persistently lowest achieving schools2 or 7iii7 schools with a high percentage of students aged #e through #ag who-- 7,i7 are in poverty1 as counted in the most recent census data approved by the ,secretary2 7,,ii7 are eligible for a free or reduced priced lunch under the ,richard ,b4 ,russell ,national ,school ,lunch ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agea et seq472 7,,iii7 are in families receiving assistance under the ,state program funded under part ,a of title ,,iv of the ,social ,security ,act2 or 7,,iv7 are eligible to receive medical assistance under the ,medicaid program4 7#c7 ,equitable distribution ,in awarding grants under this section1 the ,secretary shall ensure an equitable geographic distribution among the regions of the ,united ,states and among eligible entities located in urban1 rural1 and suburban areas4 7#d7 ,duration ,a grant under this section shall be awarded for a period not to exceed #c years4 7#e7 ,maximum grant ,a grant awarded under this section shall not exceed #djj1jjj for any fiscal year4 7b7 ,applications 7#a7 ,in general ,each eligible entity desiring a grant under this section shall submit an application to the ,secretary at such time1 in such manner1 and accompanied by such information as the ,secretary may reasonably require4 7#b7 ,contents ,each application for a grant under this section shall-- 7,a7 describe the school population to be targeted by the program1 the particular counseling needs of such population1 and the current school counseling resources available for meeting such needs2 7,b7 include the information described in subparagraphs 7,b7 through 7,d7 of section #dajd7;b77#d71 with respect to the grant under this part2 7,c7 document that the eligible entity has personnel qualified to develop1 implement1 and administer the program2 and 7,d7 document how the eligible entity will engage in meaning consultation with parents and families in the development of such program4 7c7 ,use of funds ,each eligible entity receiving a grant under this part shall use grant funds to develop1 implement1 and evaluate comprehensive1 evidence-based1 school counseling programs through activities which incorporate evidence-based practices1 such as-- 7#a7 the implementation of a comprehensive school counseling program to meet the counseling and educational needs of all students2 7#b7 increasing the range1 availability1 quantity1 and quality of counseling services1 provided by qualified school counselors1 school psychologists1 school social workers1 and other qualified school-based mental health service providers1 in the elementary schools and secondary schools of the eligible entity2 7#c7 the implementation of innovative approaches to increase children's understanding of peer and family relationships1 peer and family interaction1 work and self1 decisionmaking1 or academic and career planning2 7#d7 the implementation of academic1 postsecondary education and career planning programs2 7#e7 the initiation of partnerships with community groups1 social service agencies1 or other public or private non-profit entities in collaborative efforts to enhance the program and promote school-linked integration of services1 as long as the eligible entity documents how such partnership supplements1 not supplants1 existing school-employed school-based mental health service providers and services1 in accordance with subsection 7f72 7#f7 the implementation of a team approach to school counseling in the schools served by the eligible entity by working toward ratios of school counselors1 school social workers1 and school psychologists to students recommended to enable such personnel to effectively address the needs of students2 and 7#g7 any other activity determined necessary by the eligible entity that meets the purpose of this part 7d7 ,limitation on administrative costs ,not more than #d percent of the amounts made available under this section for any fiscal year may be used for administrative costs to carry out this section4 7e7 ,report ,not later than #b years after assistance is made available to eligible entities under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall make publicly available a report-- 7#a7 evaluating the programs assisted pursuant to each grant under this section2 and 7#b7 outlining the information from eligible entities regarding the ratios of students to-- 7,a7 school counselors2 7,b7 school social workers2 and 7,c7 school psychologists4 7f7 ,supplement1 not supplant ,funds made available under this section shall be used to supplement1 and not supplant1 other ,federal1 ,state1 or local funds used for providing school-based counseling and mental health services to students4 7g7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,eligible entity ,the term eligible entity means-- 7,a7 a local educational agency2 7,b7 an educational service agency serving more than #a local educational agency2 or 7,c7 a consortium of local educational agencies4 7#b7 ,school-based mental health service provider ,the term school-based mental health service provider has the meaning given the term in section #dajb4 7#c7 ,school counselor ,the term school counselor means an individual who meets the criteria for licensure or certification as a school counselor in the ,state where the individual is employed4 7#d7 ,school psychologist ,the term school psychologist means an individual who is licensed or certified in school psychology by the ,state in which the individual is employed4 7#e7 ,school social worker ,the term school social worker means an individual who is licensed or certified as a school social worker for the ,state in which the individual is employed4 7h7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section such sums as may be necessary for each of fiscal years #bjaf through #bjba4 4 #djje4 ,physical education program ,title ,,iv 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #gaja et seq471 as amended by sections #djja and #djjd1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 ,d ,physical education program #ddja4 ,purpose ,the purpose of this part is to award grants and contracts to initiate1 expand1 and improve physical education programs for all students in kindergarten through grade #ab4 #ddjb4 ,program authorized 7a7 ,authorization ,from amounts made available to carry out this part1 the ,secretary is authorized to award grants or contracts to local educational agencies and community-based organizations to pay the ,federal share of the costs of initiating1 expanding1 and improving physical education programs 7including after-school programs7 for students in kindergarten through grade #ab1 by-- 7#a7 providing materials and support to enable students to participate actively in physical education activities2 and 7#b7 providing funds for staff and teacher training and education relating to physical education4 7b7 ,program elements ,a physical education program that receives assistance under this part may provide for #a or more of the following3 7#a7 ,fitness education and assessment to help students understand1 improve1 or maintain their physical well-being4 7#b7 ,instruction in a variety of motor skills and physical activities designed to enhance the physical1 mental1 and social or emotional development of every student4 7#c7 ,development of1 and instruction in1 cognitive concepts about motor skill and physical fitness that support a lifelong healthy lifestyle4 7#d7 ,opportunities to develop positive social and cooperative skills through physical activity participation4 7#e7 ,instruction in healthy eating habits and good nutrition4 7#f7 ,opportunities for professional development for teachers of physical education to stay abreast of the latest research1 issues1 and trends in the field of physical education4 7c7 ,special rule ,for purposes of this part1 extracurricular activities1 such as team sports and ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps program activities1 shall not be considered as part of the curriculum of a physical education program assisted under this part4 #ddjc4 ,applications 7a7 ,submission ,each local educational agency or community-based organization desiring a grant or contract under this part shall submit to the ,secretary an application that contains a plan to initiate1 expand1 or improve physical education programs in order to make progress toward meeting ,state standards for physical education4 7b7 ,private school and home-schooled students ,an application for a grant or contract under this part may provide for the participation1 in the activities funded under this part1 of-- 7#a7 students enrolled in private nonprofit elementary schools or secondary schools1 and their parents and teachers2 or 7#b7 home-schooled students1 and their parents and teachers4 #ddjd4 ,requirements 7a7 ,annual report to the ,secretary ,in order to continue receiving funding after the first year of a multiyear grant or contract under this part1 the administrator of the grant or contract for the local educational agency or community-based organization shall submit to the ,secretary an annual report that-- 7#a7 describes the activities conducted during the preceding year2 and 7#b7 demonstrates that progress has been made toward meeting ,state standards for physical education4 7b7 ,administrative expenses ,not more than #e percent of the funds made available under this part to a local educational agency or community-based organization for any fiscal year may be used for administrative expenses4 #ddje4 ,administrative provisions 7a7 ,federal share ,the ,federal share under this part may not exceed-- 7#a7 #ij percent of the total cost of a program for the first year for which the program receives assistance under this part2 and 7#b7 #ge percent of such cost for the second and each subsequent such year4 7b7 ,proportionality ,to the extent practicable1 the ,secretary shall ensure that grants awarded under this part shall be equitably distributed among local educational agencies1 and community-based organizations1 serving urban and rural areas4 7c7 ,report to ,congress ,not later than ,june #a1 #bjag1 the ,secretary shall submit a report to ,congress that-- 7#a7 describes the programs assisted under this part2 7#b7 documents the success of such programs in improving physical fitness2 and 7#c7 makes such recommendations as the ,secretary determines appropriate for the continuation and improvement of the programs assisted under this part4 7d7 ,availability of funds ,amounts made available to the ,secretary to carry out this part shall remain available until expended4 #ddjf4 ,supplement1 not supplant ,funds made available under this part shall be used to supplement1 and not supplant1 any other ,federal1 ,state1 or local funds available for physical education activities4 #ddjg4 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this part such sums as may be necessary for each of fiscal years #bjaf through #bjba4 4 ,v ,empowering parents and expanding opportunity through innovation #ejja4 ,general provisions ,title ,v 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #gbja et seq47 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking the title heading and inserting ,empowering ,parents and ,expanding ,opportunity ,through ,innovation2 7#b7 by striking part ,a2 7#c7 by striking subparts #b and #c of part ,b2 7#d7 by striking part ,d2 7#e7 by redesignating parts ,b and ,c as parts ,a and ,b1 respectively2 7#f7 in part ,a1 as redesignated by paragraph 7#e71 by striking ,subpart #a--;,charter ,school ,programs2 7#g7 by redesignating sections #ebja through #ebaa as sections #eaja through #eaaa1 respectively2 7#h7 by redesignating sections #ecja through #ecjg as sections #ebja through #ebjg1 respectively2 7#i7 by striking sections #ecjh and #ecaj2 and 7#aj7 by redesignating sections #ecji and #ecaa as sections #ebjh and #ebji1 respectively4 #ejjb4 ,public charter schools ,part ,a of title ,v 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #gbba et seq471 as redesignated by section #ejja7e71 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking sections #eaja through #eaje1 as redesignated by section #ejja7g71 and inserting the following3 #eaja4 ,purpose ,it is the purpose of this part to-- 7#a7 provide financial assistance for the planning1 program design1 and initial implementation of charter schools2 7#b7 increase the number of high-quality charter schools available to students across the ,united ,states2 7#c7 evaluate the impact of such schools on student achievement1 families1 and communities1 and share best practices among charter schools and other public schools2 7#d7 encourage ,states to provide support to charter schools for facilities financing in an amount more nearly commensurate to the amount the ,states have typically provided for traditional public schools2 7#e7 expand opportunities for children with disabilities1 students who are ,english learners1 and other traditionally underserved students to attend charter schools and meet the challenging ,state academic standards under section #aaaa7;b77#a72 and 7#f7 support efforts to strengthen the charter school authorizing process to improve performance management1 including transparency1 monitoring1 including financial audits1 and evaluation of such schools4 #eajb4 ,program authorized 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary is authorized to carry out a charter school program that supports charter schools that serve early childhood1 elementary school1 and secondary school students by-- 7#a7 supporting the startup of charter schools1 the replication of high-quality charter schools1 and the expansion of high-quality charter schools2 7#b7 assisting charter schools in accessing credit to acquire and renovate facilities for school use2 and 7#c7 carrying out national activities to support-- 7,a7 the startup of charter schools1 the replication of high-quality charter schools1 and the expansion of high-quality charter schools2 7,b7 the dissemination of best practices of charter schools for all schools2 7,c7 the evaluation of the impact of the charter school program under this part on schools participating in such program2 and 7,d7 stronger charter school authorizing4 7b7 ,funding allotment ,from the amount made available under section #eaaa for a fiscal year1 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 reserve #ab4e percent to support charter school facilities assistance under section #eajd2 7#b7 reserve not less than #be percent to carry out national activities under section #eaje2 and 7#c7 use the remaining amount after the reservations under paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 to carry out section #eajc4 7c7 ,prior grants and subgrants ,the recipient of a grant or subgrant under this part 7as such part was in effect on the day before the date of enactment of the ,every ,child ,achieves ,act of #bjae7 shall continue to receive funds in accordance with the terms and conditions of such grant or subgrant4 #eajc4 ,grants to support high-quality charter schools 7a7 ,state entity defined ,for purposes of this section1 the term ,state entity means-- 7#a7 a ,state educational agency2 7#b7 a ,state charter school board2 7#c7 a ,governor of a ,state2 or 7#d7 a charter school support organization4 7b7 ,program authorized ,from the amount available under section #eajb7;b77#c71 the ,secretary shall award1 on a competitive basis1 grants to ,state entities having applications approved under subsection 7f7 to enable such entities to-- 7#a7 award subgrants to eligible applicants to enable such eligible applicants to-- 7,a7 open new charter schools2 7,b7 replicate high-quality charter school models2 or 7,c7 expand high-quality charter schools2 and 7#b7 provide technical assistance to eligible applicants and authorized public chartering agencies in carrying out the activities described in paragraph 7#a71 and work with authorized public chartering agencies in the ,state to improve authorizing quality1 including developing capacity for and conducting fiscal oversight and auditing of charter schools4 7c7 ,state entity uses of funds 7#a7 ,in general ,a ,state entity receiving a grant under this section shall-- 7,a7 use not less than #ij percent of the grant funds to award subgrants to eligible applicants1 in accordance with the quality charter school program described in the ,state entity's application pursuant to subsection 7f71 for the purposes described in subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,c7 of subsection 7b77#a72 7,b7 reserve not less than #g percent of such funds to carry out the activities described in subsection 7b77#b72 and 7,c7 reserve not more than #c percent of such funds for administrative costs1 which may include the administrative costs of providing technical assistance4 7#b7 ,contracts and grants ,a ,state entity may use a grant received under this section to carry out the activities described in paragraph 7#a77;,a7 directly or through grants1 contracts1 or cooperative agreements4 7#c7 ,rules of construction 7,a7 ,use of lottery mechanisms ,nothing in this ,act shall prohibit the ,secretary from awarding grants to ,state entities1 or ,state entities from awarding subgrants to eligible applicants1 that use a weighted lottery1 or an equivalent lottery mechanism1 to give better chances for school admission to all or a subset of educationally disadvantaged students if-- 7i7 the use of a weighted lottery in favor of such students is not prohibited by ,state law1 and such ,state law is consistent with the laws described in section #eaaj7b77;,g72 and 7ii7 such weighted lottery is not used for the purpose of creating schools exclusively to serve a particular subset of students4 7,b7 ,students with special needs ,nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to prohibit schools from specializing in providing specific services for students with a demonstrated need for such services1 such as students who need specialized instruction in reading1 spelling1 or writing4 7d7 ,program periods2 peer review2 distribution of subgrants2 waivers 7#a7 ,program periods 7,a7 ,grants ,a grant awarded by the ,secretary to a ,state entity under this section shall be for a period of not more than #c years1 and may be renewed by the ,secretary for one additional #b-year period4 7,b7 ,subgrants ,a subgrant awarded by a ,state entity under this section-- 7i7 shall be for a period of not more than #c years1 of which an eligible applicant may use not more than #ah months for planning and program design2 and 7ii7 may be renewed by the ,state entity for one additional #b-year period4 7#b7 ,peer review ,the ,secretary1 and each ,state entity awarding subgrants under this section1 shall use a peer-review process to review applications for assistance under this section4 7#c7 ,distribution of subgrants ,each ,state entity awarding subgrants under this section shall award subgrants in a manner that1 to the extent practicable and applicable1 ensures that such subgrants-- 7,a7 prioritize eligible applicants that plan to serve a significant number of students from low-income families2 7,b7 are distributed throughout different areas1 including urban1 suburban1 and rural areas2 and 7,c7 will assist charter schools representing a variety of educational approaches4 7#d7 ,waivers ,the ,secretary may waive any statutory or regulatory requirement over which the ,secretary exercises administrative authority under this ,act with respect to charter schools supported under this part1 except any such requirement relating to the elements of a charter school described in section #eaaj7b71 if-- 7,a7 the waiver is requested in an approved application under this section2 and 7,b7 the ,secretary determines that granting such waiver will promote the purposes of this part4 7e7 ,limitations 7#a7 ,grants ,a ,state entity may not receive more than #a grant under this section at a time4 7#b7 ,subgrants ,an eligible applicant may not receive more than #a subgrant under this section for each individual charter school for each grant period or renewal period1 unless the eligible applicant demonstrates to the ,state entity that such individual charter school has demonstrated a strong track record of positive results over the course of the grant period regarding the elements described in subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,d7 of section #eaaj7h74 7f7 ,applications ,a ,state entity desiring to receive a grant under this section shall submit an application to the ,secretary at such time and in such manner as the ,secretary may require4 ,the application shall include the following3 7#a7 ,description of program ,a description of the ,state entity's objectives in running a quality charter school program under this section and how the objectives of the program will be carried out1 including-- 7,a7 a description of how the ,state entity will-- 7i7 support the opening of new charter schools and1 if applicable1 the replication of high-quality charter schools and the expansion of high-quality charter schools1 including the proposed number of charter schools to be opened1 replicated1 or expanded under the ,state entity's program2 7ii7 inform eligible charter schools1 developers1 and authorized public chartering agencies of the availability of funds under the program2 7iii7 work with eligible applicants to ensure that the eligible applicants access all ,federal funds that such applicants are eligible to receive1 and help the charter schools supported by the applicants and the students attending those charter schools-- 7,i7 participate in the ,federal programs in which the schools and students are eligible to participate2 and 7,,ii7 receive the commensurate share of ,federal funds the schools and students are eligible to receive under such programs2 7iv7 in the case of a ,state entity that is not a ,state educational agency-- 7,i7 work with the ,state educational agency and the charter schools in the ,state to maximize charter school participation in ,federal and ,state programs for charter schools2 and 7,,ii7 work with the ,state educational agency to operate the ,state entity's program under this section1 if applicable2 7v7 ensure each eligible applicant that receives a subgrant under the ,state entity's program-- 7,i7 is opening or expanding schools that meet the definition of a charter school under section #eaaj2 and 7,,ii7 is prepared to continue to operate such charter schools once the subgrant funds under this section are no longer available2 7vi7 support charter schools in local educational agencies with schools that have been identified by the ,state under section #aaad7;a77#a77;,a72 7vii7 work with charter schools to promote inclusion of all students and support all students upon enrollment in order to promote retention of students in the school2 7viii7 work with charter schools on recruitment practices1 including efforts to engage groups that may otherwise have limited opportunities to attend charter schools2 7ix7 share best and promising practices among charter schools and other public schools2 7x7 ensure that charter schools receiving funds under the ,state entity's program meet the educational needs of their students1 including children with disabilities and students who are ,english learners2 and 7xi7 support efforts to increase charter school quality initiatives1 including meeting the quality authorizing elements described in paragraph 7#b77;,d72 7,b7 a description of how the ,state will actively monitor and hold authorized public chartering agencies accountable to ensure high-quality authorizing activity1 including by establishing authorizing standards and by approving1 reapproving1 and revoking the authority of an authorized public chartering agency based on the performance of the charter schools authorized by such agency in the areas of student achievement1 student safety1 financial and operational management1 and compliance with all applicable statutes2 7,c7 a description of the extent to which the ,state entity-- 7i7 is able to meet and carry out the priorities described in subsection 7g77#b72 7ii7 is working to develop or strengthen a cohesive statewide system to support the opening of new charter schools and1 if applicable1 the replication of high-quality charter schools1 and the expansion of high-quality charter schools2 and 7iii7 will solicit and consider input from parents and other members of the community on the implementation and operation of each charter school receiving funds under the ,state entity's charter school program under this section2 7,d7 a description of how the ,state entity will award subgrants1 on a competitive basis1 including-- 7i7 a description of the application each eligible applicant desiring to receive a subgrant will be required to submit1 which application shall include-- 7,i7 a description of the roles and responsibilities of eligible applicants1 and of any charter management organizations or other organizations with which the eligible applicant will partner to open charter schools1 including the administrative and contractual roles and responsibilities of such partners2 7,,ii7 a description of the quality controls agreed to between the eligible applicant and the authorized public chartering agency involved1 such as a contract or performance agreement1 financial audits to ensure adequate fiscal oversight1 and how a school's performance on the ,state's accountability system and impact on student achievement 7which may include student academic growth7 will be one of the most important factors for renewal or revocation of the school's charter2 7,,iii7 a description of how the autonomy and flexibility granted to a charter school is consistent with the definition of a charter school in section #eaaj2 and 7,,iv7 a description of the eligible applicant's planned activities and expenditures of subgrant funds for purposes of opening a new charter school1 replicating a high-quality charter school1 or expanding a high-quality charter school1 and how the eligible applicant will maintain fiscal sustainability after the end of the subgrant period2 and 7ii7 a description of how the ,state entity will review applications from eligible applicants2 7,e7 in the case of a ,state entity that partners with an outside organization to carry out the entity's quality charter school program1 in whole or in part1 a description of the roles and responsibilities of the partner2 and 7,f7 a description of how the ,state entity will help the charter schools receiving funds under the ,state entity's program address the transportation needs of the schools' students4 7#b7 ,assurances ,assurances that-- 7,a7 each charter school receiving funds through the ,state entity's program will have a high degree of autonomy over budget and operations1 including autonomy over personnel decisions2 7,b7 the ,state entity will support charter schools in meeting the educational needs of their students1 as described in paragraph 7#a77;,a77x72 7,c7 the ,state entity will ensure that the authorized public chartering agency of any charter school that receives funds under the entity's program-- 7i7 ensures that the charter school under the authority of such agency is meeting the requirements of this ,act1 part ,b of the ,individuals with ,disabilities ,education ,act1 title ,,vi of the ,civil ,rights ,act of #aifd1 and section #ejd of the ,rehabilitation ,act of #aigc2 and 7ii7 adequately monitors and provides adequate technical assistance to each charter school under the authority of such agency in recruiting1 enrolling1 retaining1 and meeting the needs of all students1 including children with disabilities and students who are ,english learners2 7,d7 the ,state entity will promote quality authorizing1 such as through providing technical assistance to support each authorized public chartering agency in the ,state to improve such agency's ability to monitor the charter schools authorized by the agency1 including by-- 7i7 using annual performance data1 which may include graduation rates and student academic growth data1 as appropriate1 to measure a school's progress toward becoming a high-quality charter school2 7ii7 reviewing the schools' independent1 annual audits of financial statements conducted in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles1 and ensuring any such audits are publically reported2 and 7iii7 holding charter schools accountable to the academic1 financial1 and operational quality controls agreed to between the charter school and the authorized public chartering agency involved1 such as through renewal1 non-renewal1 or revocation of the school's charter2 and 7,e7 the ,state entity will ensure that each charter school in the ,state makes publicly available1 consistent with the dissemination requirements of the annual ,state report card1 including on the website of the school1 information to help parents make informed decisions about the education options available to their children1 including information on the educational program1 student support services1 parent contract requirements 7as applicable71 including any financial obligations or fees1 enrollment criteria 7as applicable71 and annual performance and enrollment data for each of the categories of students1 as defined in section #aaaa7;b77#c77;,a74 7#c7 ,requests for waivers 7,a7 ,federal statute and regulation ,a request and justification for waivers of any ,federal statutory or regulatory provisions that the ,state entity believes are necessary for the successful operation of the charter schools that will receive funds under the entity's program under this section4 7,b7 ,state and local rules ,a description of any ,state or local rules1 generally applicable to public schools1 that will be waived1 or otherwise not apply1 to such schools or1 in the case of a ,state entity defined in subsection 7a77#d71 a description of how the ,state entity will work with the ,state to request necessary waivers1 if applicable4 7g7 ,selection criteria2 priority 7#a7 ,selection criteria ,the ,secretary shall award grants to ,state entities under this section on the basis of the quality of the applications submitted under subsection 7f71 after taking into consideration-- 7,a7 the degree of flexibility afforded by the ,state's public charter school law and how the ,state entity will work to maximize the flexibility provided to charter schools under such law2 7,b7 the proposed number of new charter schools to be opened1 and1 if applicable1 the number of high-quality charter schools to be replicated or expanded under the program1 and the number of new students to be served by such schools2 7,c7 the likelihood that the schools opened1 replicated1 or expanded by eligible applicants receiving subgrant funds will increase the academic achievement of the school's students and progress toward becoming high-quality charter schools2 and 7,d7 the quality of the ,state entity's plan to-- 7i7 monitor the eligible applicants receiving subgrants under the ,state entity's program2 7ii7 provide technical assistance and support for-- 7,i7 the eligible applicants receiving subgrants under the ,state entity's program2 and 7,,ii7 quality authorizing efforts in the ,state4 7#b7 ,priority ,in awarding grants under this section1 the ,secretary shall give priority to a ,state entity to the extent that the entity meets the following criteria3 7,a7 ,the ,state entity is located in a ,state that-- 7i7 allows at least one entity that is not the local educational agency to be an authorized public chartering agency for each developer seeking to open a charter school in the ,state2 or 7ii7 in the case of a ,state in which local educational agencies are the only authorized public chartering agencies1 the ,state has an appeals process for the denial of an application for a charter school4 7,b7 ,the ,state entity is located in a ,state that ensures that charter schools receive equitable financing1 as compared to traditional public schools1 in a prompt manner4 7,c7 ,the ,state entity is located in a ,state that provides charter schools one or more of the following3 7i7 ,funding for facilities4 7ii7 ,assistance with facilities acquisition4 7iii7 ,access to public facilities4 7iv7 ,the ability to share in bonds or mill levies4 7v7 ,the right of first refusal to purchase public school buildings4 7vi7 ,low- or no-cost leasing privileges4 7,d7 ,the ,state entity is located in a ,state that uses best practices from charter schools to help improve struggling schools and local educational agencies4 7,e7 ,the ,state entity supports charter schools that support at-risk students through activities such as dropout prevention or dropout recovery4 7,f7 ,the ,state entity ensures that each charter school has a high degree of autonomy over the charter school's budget and operations1 including autonomy over personnel decisions4 7,g7 ,the ,state entity has taken steps to ensure that all authorizing public chartering agencies implement best practices for charter school authorizing4 7h7 ,local uses of funds ,an eligible applicant receiving a subgrant under this section shall use such funds to carry out activities related to opening a new charter school1 replicating a high-quality charter school1 or expanding a high-quality charter school1 which may include-- 7#a7 supporting the acquisition1 expansion1 or preparation of a charter school building to meet increasing enrollment needs1 including financing the development of a new building and ensuring that a school building complies with applicable statutes and regulations2 7#b7 paying costs associated with hiring additional teachers to serve additional students2 7#c7 providing transportation to students to and from the charter school2 7#d7 providing instructional materials1 implementing teacher and principal or other school leader professional development programs1 and hiring additional nonteaching staff2 7#e7 supporting any necessary activities that assist the charter school in carrying out this section1 such as preparing individuals to serve as members of the charter school's board2 and 7#f7 providing early childhood education programs for children1 including direct support to1 and coordination with school- or community-based early childhood education programs4 7i7 ,reporting requirements ,each ,state entity receiving a grant under this section shall submit to the ,secretary1 at the end of the third year of the grant period and at the end of any renewal period1 a report that includes the following3 7#a7 ,the number of students served by each subgrant awarded under this section and1 if applicable1 the number of new students served during each year of the grant period4 7#b7 ,the number and amount of subgrants awarded under this section to carry out each of the following3 7,a7 ,the opening of new charter schools4 7,b7 ,the replication of high-quality charter schools4 7,c7 ,the expansion of high-quality charter schools4 7#c7 ,the progress the ,state entity made toward meeting the priorities described in subparagraphs 7,e7 through 7,g7 of subsection 7g77#b74 7#d7 ,a description of-- 7,a7 how the ,state entity complied with1 and ensured that eligible applicants complied with1 the assurances described in the ,state entity's application2 7,b7 how the ,state entity worked with authorized public chartering agencies1 and how the agencies worked with the management company or leadership of the schools that receive subgrant funds1 if applicable2 and 7,c7 how each recipient of a subgrant under this section uses the subgrant funds on early childhood education programs described in subsection 7h77#f71 if such recipient chooses to use such funds on such programs4 #eajd4 ,facilities financing assistance 7a7 ,grants to eligible entities 7#a7 ,in general ,from the amount reserved under section #eajb7;b77#a71 the ,secretary shall use not less than #ej percent to award not less than #c grants1 on a competitive basis1 to eligible entities that have the highest-quality applications approved under subsection 7d7 to demonstrate innovative methods of helping charter schools to address the cost of acquiring1 constructing1 and renovating facilities by enhancing the availability of loans or bond financing4 7#b7 ,eligible entity defined ,for the purposes of this section1 the term eligible entity means-- 7,a7 a public entity1 such as a ,state or local governmental entity2 7,b7 a private nonprofit entity2 or 7,c7 a consortium of entities described in subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b74 7b7 ,grantee selection ,the ,secretary shall evaluate each application submitted under subsection 7d71 and shall determine whether the application is sufficient to merit approval4 7c7 ,grant characteristics ,grants under subsection 7a7 shall be of a sufficient size1 scope1 and quality so as to ensure an effective demonstration of an innovative means of enhancing credit for the financing of charter school acquisition1 construction1 or renovation4 7d7 ,applications 7#a7 ,in general ,an eligible entity desiring to receive a grant under this section shall submit an application to the ,secretary in such form as the ,secretary may reasonably require4 7#b7 ,contents ,an application submitted under paragraph 7#a7 shall contain-- 7,a7 a statement identifying the activities that the eligible entity proposes to carry out with funds received under subsection 7a71 including how the eligible entity will determine which charter schools will receive assistance1 and how much and what types of assistance charter schools will receive2 7,b7 a description of the involvement of charter schools in the application's development and the design of the proposed activities2 7,c7 a description of the eligible entity's expertise in capital market financing2 7,d7 a description of how the proposed activities will leverage the maximum amount of private-sector financing capital relative to the amount of government funding used and otherwise enhance credit available to charter schools1 including how the entity will offer a combination of rates and terms more favorable than the rates and terms that a charter school could receive without assistance from the entity under this section2 7,e7 a description of how the eligible entity possesses sufficient expertise in education to evaluate the likelihood of success of a charter school program for which facilities financing is sought2 and 7,f7 in the case of an application submitted by a ,state governmental entity1 a description of the actions that the entity has taken1 or will take1 to ensure that charter schools within the ,state receive the funding that charter schools need to have adequate facilities4 7e7 ,charter school objectives ,an eligible entity receiving a grant under this section shall use the funds deposited in the reserve account established under subsection 7f7 to assist one or more charter schools to access private sector capital to accomplish one or more of the following objectives3 7#a7 ,the acquisition 7by purchase1 lease1 donation1 or otherwise7 of an interest 7including an interest held by a third party for the benefit of a charter school7 in improved or unimproved real property that is necessary to commence or continue the operation of a charter school4 7#b7 ,the construction of new facilities1 including predevelopment costs1 or the renovation1 repair1 or alteration of existing facilities1 necessary to commence or continue the operation of a charter school4 7#c7 ,the predevelopment costs required to assess sites for purposes of paragraph 7#a7 or 7#b7 and which are necessary to commence or continue the operation of a charter school4 7f7 ,reserve account 7#a7 ,use of funds ,to assist charter schools in accomplishing the objectives described in subsection 7e71 an eligible entity receiving a grant under subsection 7a7 shall1 in accordance with ,state and local law1 directly or indirectly1 alone or in collaboration with others1 deposit the funds received under subsection 7a7 7other than funds used for administrative costs in accordance with subsection 7g77 in a reserve account established and maintained by the eligible entity for this purpose4 ,amounts deposited in such account shall be used by the eligible entity for one or more of the following purposes3 7,a7 ,guaranteeing1 insuring1 and reinsuring bonds1 notes1 evidences of debt1 loans1 and interests therein1 the proceeds of which are used for an objective described in subsection 7e74 7,b7 ,guaranteeing and insuring leases of personal and real property for an objective described in such subsection4 7,c7 ,facilitating financing by identifying potential lending sources1 encouraging private lending1 and other similar activities that directly promote lending to1 or for the benefit of1 charter schools4 7,d7 ,facilitating the issuance of bonds by charter schools1 or by other public entities for the benefit of charter schools1 by providing technical1 administrative1 and other appropriate assistance 7including the recruitment of bond counsel1 underwriters1 and potential investors and the consolidation of multiple charter school projects within a single bond issue74 7#b7 ,investment ,funds received under this section and deposited in the reserve account established under paragraph 7#a7 shall be invested in obligations issued or guaranteed by the ,united ,states or a ,state1 or in other similarly low-risk securities4 7#c7 ,reinvestment of earnings ,any earnings on funds received under subsection 7a7 shall be deposited in the reserve account established under paragraph 7#a7 and used in accordance with this subsection4 7g7 ,limitation on administrative costs ,an eligible entity may use not more than #b4e percent of the funds received under subsection 7a7 for the administrative costs of carrying out its responsibilities under this section 7excluding subsection 7k774 7h7 ,audits and reports 7#a7 ,financial record maintenance and audit ,the financial records of each eligible entity receiving a grant under subsection 7a7 shall be maintained in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and shall be subject to an annual audit by an independent public accountant4 7#b7 ,reports 7,a7 ,grantee annual reports ,each eligible entity receiving a grant under subsection 7a7 annually shall submit to the ,secretary a report of the entity's operations and activities under this section4 7,b7 ,contents ,each annual report submitted under subparagraph 7,a7 shall include-- 7i7 a copy of the most recent financial statements1 and any accompanying opinion on such statements1 prepared by the independent public accountant reviewing the financial records of the eligible entity2 7ii7 a copy of any report made on an audit of the financial records of the eligible entity that was conducted under paragraph 7#a7 during the reporting period2 7iii7 an evaluation by the eligible entity of the effectiveness of its use of the ,federal funds provided under subsection 7a7 in leveraging private funds2 7iv7 a listing and description of the charter schools served during the reporting period1 including the amount of funds used by each school1 the type of project facilitated by the grant1 and the type of assistance provided to the charter schools2 7v7 a description of the activities carried out by the eligible entity to assist charter schools in meeting the objectives set forth in subsection 7e72 and 7vi7 a description of the characteristics of lenders and other financial institutions participating in the activities carried out by the eligible entity under this section 7excluding subsection 7k77 during the reporting period4 7,c7 ,secretarial report ,the ,secretary shall review the reports submitted under subparagraph 7,a7 and shall provide a comprehensive annual report to ,congress on the activities conducted under this section 7excluding subsection 7k774 7i7 ,no full faith and credit for grantee obligation ,no financial obligation of an eligible entity entered into pursuant to this section 7such as an obligation under a guarantee1 bond1 note1 evidence of debt1 or loan7 shall be an obligation of1 or guaranteed in any respect by1 the ,united ,states4 ,the full faith and credit of the ,united ,states is not pledged to the payment of funds which may be required to be paid under any obligation made by an eligible entity pursuant to any provision of this section4 7j7 ,recovery of funds 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary1 in accordance with chapter #cg of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall collect-- 7,a7 all of the funds in a reserve account established by an eligible entity under subsection 7f77#a7 if the ,secretary determines1 not earlier than #b years after the date on which the eligible entity first received funds under this section 7excluding subsection 7k771 that the eligible entity has failed to make substantial progress in carrying out the purposes described in subsection 7f77#a72 or 7,b7 all or a portion of the funds in a reserve account established by an eligible entity under subsection 7f77#a7 if the ,secretary determines that the eligible entity has permanently ceased to use all or a portion of the funds in such account to accomplish any purpose described in such subsection4 7#b7 ,exercise of authority ,the ,secretary shall not exercise the authority provided in paragraph 7#a7 to collect from any eligible entity any funds that are being properly used to achieve one or more of the purposes described in subsection 7f77#a74 7#c7 ,procedures ,the provisions of sections #dea1 #deb1 and #deh of the ,general ,education ,provisions ,act shall apply to the recovery of funds under paragraph 7#a74 7#d7 ,construction ,this subsection shall not be construed to impair or affect the authority of the ,secretary to recover funds under part ,d of the ,general ,education ,provisions ,act4 7k7 ,per-pupil facilities aid program 7#a7 ,definition of per-pupil facilities aid program ,in this subsection1 the term per-pupil facilities aid program means a program in which a ,state makes payments1 on a per-pupil basis1 to charter schools to provide the schools with financing-- 7,a7 that is dedicated solely for funding charter school facilities2 or 7,b7 a portion of which is dedicated for funding charter school facilities4 7#b7 ,grants 7,a7 ,in general ,from the amount reserved under section #eajb7;b77#a7 and remaining after the ,secretary makes grants under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall make grants1 on a competitive basis1 to ,states to pay for the ,federal share of the cost of establishing or enhancing1 and administering1 per-pupil facilities aid programs4 7,b7 ,period ,the ,secretary shall award grants under this subsection for periods of not more than #e years4 7,c7 ,federal share ,the ,federal share of the cost described in subparagraph 7,a7 for a per-pupil facilities aid program shall be not more than-- 7i7 #ij percent of the cost1 for the first fiscal year for which the program receives assistance under this subsection2 7ii7 #hj percent for the second such year2 7iii7 #fj percent for the third such year2 7iv7 #dj percent for the fourth such year2 and 7v7 #bj percent for the fifth such year4 7,d7 ,state share ,a ,state receiving a grant under this subsection may partner with #a or more organizations1 and such organizations may provide not more than #ej percent of the ,state share of the cost of establishing or enhancing1 and administering1 the per-pupil facilities aid program4 7,e7 ,multiple grants ,a ,state may receive more than #a grant under this subsection1 so long as the amount of such grant funds provided to charter schools increases with each successive grant4 7#c7 ,use of funds 7,a7 ,in general ,a ,state that receives a grant under this subsection shall use the funds made available through the grant to establish or enhance1 and administer1 a per-pupil facilities aid program for charter schools in the ,state of the applicant4 7,b7 ,evaluations2 technical assistance2 dissemination ,from the amount made available to a ,state through a grant under this subsection for a fiscal year1 the ,state may reserve not more than #e percent to carry out evaluations1 to provide technical assistance1 and to disseminate information4 7,c7 ,supplement1 not supplant ,in accordance with the method of determination described in section #aaag1 funds made available under this subsection shall be used to supplement1 and not supplant1 ,state and local public funds expended to provide per-pupil facilities aid programs1 operations financing programs1 or other programs1 for charter schools4 7#d7 ,requirements 7,a7 ,voluntary participation ,no ,state may be required to participate in a program carried out under this subsection4 7,b7 ,state law 7i7 ,in general ,to be eligible to receive a grant under this subsection1 a ,state shall establish or enhance1 and administer1 a per-pupil facilities aid program for charter schools in the ,state1 that-- 7,i7 is specified in ,state law2 and 7,,ii7 provides annual financing1 on a per-pupil basis1 for charter school facilities4 7ii7 ,special rule ,a ,state that is required under ,state law to provide its charter schools with access to adequate facility space may be eligible to receive a grant under this subsection if the ,state agrees to use the funds to develop a per-pupil facilities aid program consistent with the requirements of this subsection4 7#e7 ,applications ,to be eligible to receive a grant under this subsection1 a ,state shall submit an application to the ,secretary at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,secretary may require4 #eaje4 ,national activities 7a7 ,in general ,from the amount reserved under section #eajb7;b77#b71 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 use not less than #hj percent of such funds to award grants in accordance with subsection 7b72 and 7#b7 use the remainder of such funds to-- 7,a7 disseminate technical assistance to ,state entities in awarding subgrants under section #eajc7;b77#a77;,a72 7,b7 disseminate best practices regarding public charter schools2 7,c7 evaluate the impact of the charter school program carried out under this part1 including the impact on student achievement2 and 7,d7 award grants1 on a competitive basis1 for the purpose of carrying out the activities described in section #eajc7;h71 to eligible applicants that desire to open a charter school1 replicate a high-quality charter school1 or expand a high-quality charter school in-- 7i7 a ,state that did not apply for a grant under section #eajc2 or 7ii7 a ,state that did not receive a grant under section #eajc4 7b7 ,grants for the replication and expansion of high-quality charter schools ,the ,secretary shall make grants1 on a competitive basis1 to eligible entities having applications approved under paragraph 7#b7 to enable such entities to replicate a high-quality charter school or expand a high-quality charter school4 7#a7 ,definition of eligible entity ,for purposes of this subsection1 the term eligible entity means-- 7,a7 a charter management organization that1 at the time of the application1 operates or manages one or more high-quality charter schools2 or 7,b7 a nonprofit organization that oversees and coordinates the activities of a group of such charter management organizations4 7#b7 ,application requirements ,an eligible entity desiring to receive a grant under this subsection shall submit an application to the ,secretary at such time and in such manner as the ,secretary may require4 ,the application shall include the following3 7,a7 ,a description of the eligible entity's objectives for implementing a high-quality charter school program with funding under this subsection1 including a description of the proposed number of high-quality charter schools to be replicated or expanded with funding under this subsection4 7,b7 ,a description of the educational program that the eligible entity will implement in the charter schools that the eligible entity proposes to replicate or expand1 including information on how the program will enable all students to meet the challenging ,state academic standards under section #aaaa7;b77#a71 the grade levels or ages of students that will be served1 and the instructional practices that will be used4 7,c7 ,a multi-year financial and operating model for the eligible entity1 including a description of how the operation of the charter schools to be replicated or expanded will be sustained after the grant under this subsection has ended4 7,d7 ,a description of how the eligible entity will inform all students in the community1 including children with disabilities1 students who are ,english learners1 and other educationally disadvantaged students1 about the charter schools to be replicated or expanded with funding under this subsection4 7,e7 ,for each charter school currently operated or managed by the eligible entity-- 7i7 student assessment results for all students and for each category of students described in section #aaaa7;b77#b77;,b77xi72 and 7ii7 attendance and student retention rates for the most recently completed school year and1 if applicable1 the most recent available #d-year adjusted cohort and extended-year adjusted cohort secondary school graduation rates 7as such rates were calculated on the day before enactment of the ,every ,child ,achieves ,act of #bjae74 7,f7 ,information on any significant compliance issues encountered1 within the last #c years1 by any school operated or managed by the eligible entity1 including in the areas of student safety and financial management4 7,g7 ,a request and justification for any waivers of ,federal statutory or regulatory requirements that the eligible entity believes are necessary for the successful operation of the charter schools to be replicated or expanded with funding under this subsection4 7#c7 ,selection criteria ,the ,secretary shall select eligible entities to receive grants under this subsection1 on the basis of the quality of the applications submitted under paragraph 7#b71 after taking into consideration such factors as-- 7,a7 the degree to which the eligible entity has demonstrated success in increasing academic achievement and attainment for all students attending the charter schools the eligible entity operates or manages2 7,b7 the degree to which the eligible entity has demonstrated success in increasing academic achievement and attainment for each of the categories of students1 as defined in section #aaaa7;b77#c77;,a72 7,c7 the quality of the eligible entity's financial and operating model as described under paragraph 7#b77;,c71 including the quality of the eligible entity's plan for sustaining the operation of the charter schools to be replicated or expanded after the grant under this subsection has ended2 7,d7 a determination that the eligible entity has not operated or managed a significant proportion of charter schools that-- 7i7 have been closed2 7ii7 have had a school charter revoked due to problems with statutory or regulatory compliance2 or 7iii7 have had the school's affiliation with the eligible entity revoked2 and 7,e7 a determination that the eligible entity has not experienced significant problems with statutory or regulatory compliance that could lead to the revocation of a school's charter4 7#d7 ,priority ,in awarding grants under this section1 the ,secretary shall give priority to eligible entities that operate or manage charter schools that1 in the aggregate1 serve students at least #fj percent of whom are eligible for a free or reduced price lunch under the ,richard ,b4 ,russell ,national ,school ,lunch ,act4 7#e7 ,terms and conditions ,except as otherwise provided in this subsection1 grants awarded under subsection 7a77#b77;,d7 and this subsection shall have the same terms and conditions as grants awarded to ,state entities under section #eajc4 2 7#b7 in section #eajf 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #gbba;e71 as redesignated by section #ejja7g71 by adding at the end the following3 7c7 ,new or significantly expanding charter schools ,for purposes of implementing the hold harmless protections in sections #aabb7;c7 and #aabe;,a7g77#c7 for a newly opened or significantly expanded charter school under subsection 7a71 a ,state educational agency shall calculate a hold-harmless base for the prior year that1 as applicable1 reflects the new or significantly expanded enrollment of the charter school4 2 7#c7 in section #eajh 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #gbba;g71 as redesignated by section #ejja7g71 by inserting as quickly as possible and before to the extent practicable2 7#d7 in section #eaaj 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #gbba;i71 as redesignated by section #ejja7g7-- 7,a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#a71 7#b71 and 7#c7 as paragraphs 7#b71 7#e71 and 7#f71 respectively2 7,b7 by redesignating paragraph 7#d7 as paragraph 7#a71 and moving such paragraph so as to precede paragraph 7#b71 as redesignated by subparagraph 7,a72 7,c7 in paragraph 7#b71 as redesignated by subparagraph 7,a7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,g71 by striking 1 and part ,b and inserting 1 the ,americans with ,disabilities ,act of #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abaja et seq471 section #ddd of the ,general ,education ,provisions ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #abcb;g7 7commonly referred to as the ,family ,educational ,rights and ,privacy ,act of #aigd71 and part ,b2 7ii7 by striking subparagraph 7,h7 and inserting the following3 7,h7 is a school to which parents choose to send their children1 and which-- 7i7 admits students on the basis of a lottery1 if more students apply for admission than can be accommodated2 or 7ii7 in the case of a school that has an affiliated charter school 7such as a school that is part of the same network of schools71 automatically enrolls students who are enrolled in the immediate prior grade level of the affiliated charter school and1 for any additional student openings or student openings created through regular attrition in student enrollment in the affiliated charter school and the enrolling school1 admits students on the basis of a lottery as described in clause 7i72 2 7iii7 by striking subparagraph 7,i7 and inserting the following3 7,i7 agrees to comply with the same ,federal and ,state audit requirements as do other elementary schools and secondary schools in the ,state1 unless such ,state audit requirements are waived by the ,state2 2 7iv7 in subparagraph 7,k71 by striking and at the end2 7v7 in subparagraph 7,l71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7vi7 by adding at the end1 the following3 7,m7 may serve students in early childhood education programs or postsecondary students4 2 7,d7 by inserting after paragraph 7#b71 as redesignated by subparagraph 7,a71 the following3 7#c7 ,charter management organization ,the term charter management organization means a nonprofit organization that operates or manages multiple charter schools by centralizing or sharing certain functions or resources4 7#d7 ,charter school support organization ,the term charter school support organization means a nonprofit1 nongovernmental entity that is not an authorized public chartering agency and provides1 on a statewide basis-- 7,a7 assistance to developers during the planning1 program design1 and initial implementation of a charter school2 and 7,b7 technical assistance to operating charter schools4 2 7,e7 in paragraph 7#f77;,b71 as redesignated by subparagraph 7,a71 by striking under section #ebjc7;d77#c72 and 7,f7 by adding at the end the following3 7#g7 ,expansion of a high-quality charter school ,the term expansion of a high-quality charter school means increasing the enrollment at a high-quality charter school by not less than #ej percent or adding #b or more grades to a high-quality charter school4 7#h7 ,high-quality charter school ,the term high-quality charter school means a charter school that-- 7,a7 shows evidence of strong academic results1 which may include strong student academic growth1 as determined by a ,state2 7,b7 has no significant issues in the areas of student safety1 financial management1 or statutory or regulatory compliance2 7,c7 has demonstrated success in significantly increasing student academic achievement1 including graduation rates where applicable1 for all students served by the charter school2 and 7,d7 has demonstrated success in increasing student academic achievement1 including graduation rates where applicable1 for each of the categories of students1 as defined in section #aaaa7;b77#c77;,a71 except that such demonstration is not required in a case in which the number of students in a group is insufficient to yield statistically reliable information or the results would reveal personally identifiable information about an individual student4 7#i7 ,replication of a high-quality charter school ,the term replication of a high-quality charter school means the opening of a charter school-- 7,a7 under an existing charter or an additional charter1 if permitted by ,state law2 7,b7 based on the model of a high-quality charter school2 and 7,c7 that will be operated or managed by the same nonprofit organization that operates or manages such high-quality charter school under an existing charter4 2 and 7#e7 by striking section #eaaa 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #gbba;j71 as redesignated by section #ejja7g71 and inserting the following3 #eaaa4 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this part such sums as may be necessary for each of fiscal years #bjaf through #bjba4 4 #ejjc4 ,magnet schools assistance ,part ,b of title ,v 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #gbca et seq471 as redesignated by section #ejja7e71 is amended-- 7#a7 in section #ebja7;b71 as redesignated by section #ejja7h7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by inserting and the increase of socioeconomic integration before in elementary schools and secondary schools2 and 7ii7 by inserting low-income and before minority students2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 by striking and implementation and inserting 1 implementation1 and expansion2 and 7ii7 by striking content standards and student academic achievement standards and inserting standards under section #aaaa7;b77#a72 7,c7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking and design and inserting 1 design1 and expansion2 7,d7 in paragraph 7#d71 by striking vocational and inserting career2 and 7,e7 in paragraph 7#f71 by striking productive employment and inserting to enter into the workforce without the need for postsecondary education2 7#b7 in section #ebjb1 as redesignated by section #ejja7h71 by striking backgrounds and inserting 1 ethnic1 and socioeconomic backgrounds2 7#c7 in section #ebje7;b71 as redesignated by section #ejja7h7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by inserting any available evidence on before how the proposed magnet school programs2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by inserting 1 including any evidence available to support such description before the semicolon2 7iii7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,d7 and 7,e7 as subparagraphs 7,e7 and 7,f71 respectively2 7iv7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,c7 the following3 7,d7 how the applicant will assess1 monitor1 and evaluate the impact of the activities funded under this part on student achievement and integration2 2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 in the manner preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking will2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7,i7 by inserting will before use grant funds2 and 7,,ii7 by striking section #ecja7;b7 and inserting section #ebja7;b72 7iii7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking employ highly qualified and inserting will employ effective2 7iv7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking not engage in and inserting is not currently engaging in and will not engage in2 7v7 in subparagraph 7,d71 by inserting will before carry out2 and 7vi7 in subparagraph 7,e71 by inserting will before give students2 7#d7 in section #ebjf1 as redesignated by section #ejja7h71 by striking paragraph 7#b7 and inserting the following3 7#b7 propose to-- 7,a7 carry out a new1 evidence-based magnet school program2 7,b7 significantly revise an existing magnet school program1 using evidence-based methods and practices1 as available2 or 7,c7 expand an existing magnet school program that has a demonstrated record of success in increasing student academic achievement1 reducing isolation of minority groups1 and increasing socioeconomic integration2 and 2 7#e7 in section #ebjg1 as redesignated by section #ejja7h7-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7i7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking who are highly qualified2 7ii7 in paragraph 7#f71 by striking and at the end2 7iii7 in paragraph 7#g71 by striking the period and inserting 2 and2 and 7iv7 by adding at the end the following3 7#h7 to enable the local educational agency1 or consortium of such agencies1 or other organizations partnered with such agency or consortium1 to establish1 expand1 or strengthen inter-district and regional magnet programs4 2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7b71 by striking the ,state's challenging academic content and all that follows through the period and inserting the challenging ,state academic standards under section #aaaa7;b77#a7 or are directly related to improving student academic1 career1 or technological skills and professional skills42 7#f7 in section #ebjh1 as redesignated by section #ejja7aj7-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking for a period and all that follows through the period and inserting for an initial period of not more than #c fiscal years1 and may be renewed for not more than an additional #b years if the ,secretary finds that the recipient of a grant under this part is achieving the intended outcomes of the grant and shows improvement in increasing student academic achievement1 reducing minority group isolation1 and increasing socioeconomic integration1 or other indicators of success established by the ,secretary42 and 7,b7 in subsection 7d71 by striking ,july and inserting ,june2 and 7#g7 in section #ebji1 as redesignated by section #ejja7aj7-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking #abe1jjj1jjj and all that follows through the period and inserting such sums as may be necessary for each of fiscal years #bjaf through #bjba42 7,b7 by redesignating subsection 7b7 as subsection 7c72 and 7,c7 by inserting after subsection 7a7 the following3 7b7 ,reservation for technical assistance ,the ,secretary may reserve not more than #a percent of the funds appropriated under subsection 7a7 for any fiscal year to provide technical assistance and carry out dissemination projects with respect to magnet school programs assisted under this part4 4 #ejjd4 ,supporting high-ability learners and learning ,title ,v 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #gbja et seq471 as amended by section #ejja1 is further amended by inserting after part ,b the following3 ,c ,supporting high-ability learners and learning #ecja4 ,short title ,this part may be cited as the ,jacob ,k4 ,javits ,gifted and ,talented ,students ,education ,act of #bjae4 #ecjb4 ,purpose ,the purpose of this part is to initiate a coordinated program of evidence-based research1 demonstration projects1 innovative strategies1 and similar activities designed to build and enhance the ability of elementary schools and secondary schools nationwide to meet the special educational needs of gifted and talented students4 #ecjc4 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this part shall be construed to prohibit a recipient of funds under this part from serving gifted and talented students simultaneously with students with similar educational needs1 in the same educational settings1 where appropriate4 #ecjd4 ,authorized programs 7a7 ,establishment of program 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary 7after consultation with experts in the field of the education of gifted and talented students7 is authorized to make grants to1 or enter into contracts with1 ,state educational agencies1 local educational agencies1 institutions of higher education1 other public agencies1 and other private agencies and organizations to assist such agencies1 institutions1 and organizations in carrying out programs or projects authorized by this part that are designed to meet the educational needs of gifted and talented students1 including the training of personnel in the education of gifted and talented students and in the use1 where appropriate1 of gifted and talented services1 materials1 and methods for all students4 7#b7 ,application ,each entity seeking assistance under this part shall submit an application to the ,secretary at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,secretary may reasonably require4 ,each such application shall describe how-- 7,a7 the proposed gifted and talented services1 materials1 and methods can be adapted1 if appropriate1 for use by all students2 and 7,b7 the proposed programs can be evaluated4 7b7 ,use of funds ,programs and projects assisted under this section may include each of the following3 7#a7 ,conducting evidence-based research on methods and techniques for identifying and teaching gifted and talented students and for using gifted and talented programs and methods to serve all students4 7#b7 ,establishing and operating model projects and exemplary programs for serving gifted and talented students1 including innovative methods for identifying and educating students who may not be served by traditional gifted and talented programs 7such as summer programs1 mentoring programs1 service learning programs1 and cooperative programs involving business1 industry1 and education74 7#c7 ,implementing innovative strategies1 such as cooperative learning1 peer tutoring1 and service learning4 7#d7 ,carrying out programs of technical assistance and information dissemination1 including assistance and information with respect to how gifted and talented programs and methods1 where appropriate1 may be adapted for use by all students4 7c7 ,special rule ,to the extent that funds appropriated to carry out this part for a fiscal year beginning with fiscal year #bjaf exceed such funds appropriated for the program under subpart #f of part ,d of title ,v1 as in effect for fiscal year #bjaj1 the ,secretary shall use such excess funds to award grants1 on a competitive basis1 to ,state educational agencies1 local educational agencies1 or both1 to implement activities described in subsection 7b74 7d7 ,center for research and development 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary 7after consultation with experts in the field of the education of gifted and talented students7 shall establish a ,national ,research ,center for the ,education of ,gifted and ,talented ,children and ,youth through grants to1 or contracts with1 one or more institutions of higher education or ,state educational agencies1 or a combination or consortium of such institutions and agencies and other public or private agencies and organizations1 for the purpose of carrying out activities described in subsection 7b74 7#b7 ,director ,the ,national ,center shall be headed by a ,director4 ,the ,secretary may authorize the ,director to carry out such functions of the ,national ,center as may be agreed upon through arrangements with institutions of higher education1 ,state educational agencies1 local educational agencies1 or other public or private agencies and organizations4 7#c7 ,funding ,the ,secretary may use not more than #cj percent of the funds made available for fiscal year #bjaj under subpart #f of part ,d of title ,v1 as in effect for such fiscal year1 to carry out this subsection4 7e7 ,coordination ,evidence-based research activities supported under this part-- 7#a7 shall be carried out in consultation with the ,institute of ,education ,sciences to ensure that such activities are coordinated with and enhance the research and development activities supported by the ,institute2 and 7#b7 may include collaborative evidence-based research activities which are jointly funded and carried out with such ,institute4 #ecje4 ,program priorities 7a7 ,general priority ,in carrying out this part1 the ,secretary shall give highest priority to programs and projects designed to develop new information that-- 7#a7 improves the capability of schools to plan1 conduct1 and improve programs to identify and serve gifted and talented students2 and 7#b7 assists schools in the identification of1 and provision of services to1 gifted and talented students 7including economically disadvantaged individuals1 individuals who are ,english learners1 and children with disabilities7 who may not be identified and served through traditional assessment methods4 7b7 ,service priority ,the ,secretary shall ensure that not less than #ej percent of the applications approved under section #ecjd7;a77#b7 in a fiscal year address the priority described in subsection 7a77#b74 #ecjf4 ,general provisions 7a7 ,participation of private school children and teachers ,in making grants and entering into contracts under this part1 the ,secretary shall ensure1 where appropriate1 that provision is made for the equitable participation of students and teachers in private nonprofit elementary schools and secondary schools1 including the participation of teachers and other personnel in professional development programs serving such students4 7b7 ,review1 dissemination1 and evaluation ,the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 use a peer-review process in reviewing applications under this part2 7#b7 ensure that information on the activities and results of programs and projects funded under this part is disseminated to appropriate ,state educational agencies1 local educational agencies1 and other appropriate organizations1 including nonprofit private organizations2 and 7#c7 evaluate the effectiveness of programs under this part in accordance with section #ifja1 in terms of the impact on students traditionally served in separate gifted and talented programs and on other students1 and submit the results of such evaluation to ,congress not later than #b years after the date of enactment of the ,every ,child ,achieves ,act of #bjae4 7c7 ,program operations ,the ,secretary shall ensure that the programs under this part are administered within the ,department by a person who has recognized professional qualifications and experience in the field of the education of gifted and talented students and who shall-- 7#a7 administer and coordinate the programs authorized under this part2 7#b7 serve as a focal point of national leadership and information on the educational needs of gifted and talented students and the availability of educational services and programs designed to meet such needs2 7#c7 assist the ,director of the ,institute of ,education ,sciences in identifying research priorities that reflect the needs of gifted and talented students2 and 7#d7 disseminate1 and consult on1 the information developed under this part with other offices within the ,department4 #ecjg4 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this part such sums as may be necessary for each of fiscal years #bjaf through #bjba4 4 #ejje4 ,education innovation and research ,title ,v 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #gbja et seq471 as amended by section #ejja1 is further amended by inserting after part ,c1 as added by section #ejjd1 the following3 ,d ,education ,innovation and research #edja4 ,grants for education innovation and research 7a7 ,program authorized ,from funds appropriated under subsection 7e71 the ,secretary shall make grants to eligible entities for the development1 implementation1 replication1 or scaling and rigorous testing of entrepreneurial1 evidence-based1 field-initiated innovations to improve student achievement and attainment for high-need students1 including-- 7#a7 early-phase grants to fund the development1 implementation1 and feasibility testing of a program that prior research suggests has promise1 for the purpose of determining whether the program can successfully improve student achievement or attainment for high-needs students2 7#b7 mid-phase grants to fund implementation and a rigorous evaluation of a program that has been successfully implemented under an early-phase grant or other effort meeting similar criteria1 for the purpose of measuring the program's impact and cost effectiveness1 if possible using existing administrative data2 or 7#c7 expansion grants to fund implementation and a rigorous replication evaluation of a program that has been found to produce sizable1 important impacts under a mid-phase grant or other effort meeting similar criteria1 for the purpose of determining whether such impacts can be successfully reproduced and sustained over time1 and identifying the conditions in which the program is most effective4 7b7 ,eligible entity ,in this section1 the term eligible entity means any of the following3 7#a7 ,a local educational agency4 7#b7 ,a ,state educational agency4 7#c7 ,a consortium of ,states educational agencies or local educational agencies4 7#d7 ,a ,state educational agency or a local educational agency1 in partnership with-- 7,a7 a nonprofit organization2 7,b7 a small business2 7,c7 a charter management organization2 7,d7 an educational service agency2 or 7,e7 an institution of higher education4 7c7 ,rural areas ,in awarding grants under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall ensure that not less than #be percent of the funds for any fiscal year are awarded for projects that meet both of the following requirements3 7#a7 ,the grantee is-- 7,a7 a local educational agency with an urban-centric district locale code of #cb1 #cc1 #da1 #db1 or #dc1 as determined by the ,secretary2 7,b7 a consortium of such local educational agencies2 or 7,c7 an educational service agency or a nonprofit organization in partnership with such a local educational agency4 7#b7 ,a majority of the schools to be served by the project are designated with a school locale code of #cb1 #cc1 #da1 #db1 or #dc1 or a combination of such codes1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7d7 ,matching funds ,in order to receive a grant under subsection 7a71 an eligible entity shall demonstrate that the eligible entity will provide matching funds in an amount equal to #aj percent of the funds provided under a grant under this part1 except that the ,secretary may waive the matching funds requirement1 on a case-by-case basis1 upon a showing of exceptional circumstances1 such as-- 7#a7 the difficulty of raising matching funds for a project to serve a rural area2 7#b7 the difficulty of raising matching funds in areas with a concentration of local educational agencies or schools with a high percentage of students aged #e through #ag-- 7,a7 who are in poverty1 as counted in the most recent census data approved by the ,secretary2 7,b7 who are eligible for a free or reduced priced lunch under the ,richard ,b4 ,russell ,national ,school ,lunch ,act2 7,c7 whose families receive assistance under the ,state program funded under part ,a of title ,,iv of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fja et seq472 or 7,d7 who are eligible to receive medical assistance under the ,medicaid program2 and 7#c7 the difficulty of raising funds in designated tribal areas4 7e7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section such sums as may be necessary for each of fiscal years #bjaf through #bjba4 4 #ejjf4 ,accelerated learning ,title ,v 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #gbja et seq471 as amended by section #ejja1 is further amended by inserting after part ,d1 as added by section #ejje1 the following3 ,e ,accelerated learning #eeja4 ,short title ,this part may be cited as the ,accelerated ,learning ,act of #bjae4 #eejb4 ,purposes ,the purposes of this part are-- 7#a7 to raise student academic achievement through accelerated learning programs1 including ,advanced ,placement and ,international ,baccalaureate programs1 dual enrollment programs1 and early college high schools that provide postsecondary-level instruction1 examinations1 or sequences of courses that are widely accepted for credit at institutions of higher education2 7#b7 to increase the number of students attending high-need schools who enroll and succeed in accelerated learning courses1 accelerated learning examinations1 dual enrollment programs1 and early college high school courses2 7#c7 to support efforts by ,states and local educational agencies to increase the availability of1 and enrollment in1 accelerated learning courses1 pre-accelerated learning courses1 dual enrollment programs1 and early college high school courses in high-need schools2 and 7#d7 to provide high-quality professional development for teachers of accelerated learning courses1 pre-accelerated learning courses1 dual enrollment programs1 and early college high school courses in high-need schools4 #eejc4 ,funding distribution rule ,from amounts appropriated under section #eejh for a fiscal year1 the ,secretary shall give priority to funding activities under section #eejd and shall distribute any remaining funds under section #eeje4 #eejd4 ,accelerated learning examination fee program 7a7 ,grants authorized ,from amounts made available under section #eejc for a fiscal year1 the ,secretary shall award grants to ,state educational agencies having applications approved under this section to enable the ,state educational agencies to reimburse low-income students to cover part or all of the costs of accelerated learning examination fees1 if the low-income students-- 7#a7 are enrolled in accelerated learning courses2 and 7#b7 plan to take accelerated learning examinations4 7b7 ,award basis ,in determining the amount of the grant awarded to a ,state educational agency under this section for a fiscal year1 the ,secretary shall consider the number of children eligible to be counted under section #aabd7;c7 in the ,state in relation to the number of such children so counted in all ,states4 7c7 ,information dissemination ,a ,state educational agency that is awarded a grant under this section shall make publicly available information regarding the availability of accelerated learning examination fee payments under this section1 and shall disseminate such information to eligible high school students and parents1 including through high school teachers and counselors4 7d7 ,applications ,each ,state educational agency desiring to receive a grant under this section shall submit an application to the ,secretary at such time1 in such manner1 and accompanied by such information as the ,secretary may require4 ,at a minimum1 each ,state educational agency application shall-- 7#a7 describe the accelerated learning examination fees the ,state educational agency will pay on behalf of low-income students in the ,state from grant funds awarded under this section2 7#b7 provide an assurance that any grant funds awarded under this section shall be used only to pay for accelerated learning examination fees2 and 7#c7 contain such information as the ,secretary may require to demonstrate that the ,state educational agency will ensure that a student is eligible for payments authorized under this section1 including ensuring that the student is a low-income student4 7e7 ,regulations ,the ,secretary shall prescribe such regulations as are necessary to carry out this section4 7f7 ,report 7#a7 ,in general ,each ,state educational agency awarded a grant under this section shall1 with respect to each accelerated learning course subject1 annually report to the ,secretary the following data for the preceding year3 7,a7 ,the number of students in the ,state who are taking an accelerated learning course in such subject4 7,b7 ,the number of accelerated learning examinations taken by students in the ,state who have taken an accelerated learning course in such subject4 7,c7 ,the number of students in the ,state scoring at each level on accelerated learning examinations in such subject1 disaggregated by race1 ethnicity1 sex1 ,english proficiency status1 and socioeconomic status4 7,d7 ,demographic information regarding students in the ,state taking accelerated learning courses and accelerated learning examinations in such subject1 disaggregated by race1 ethnicity1 sex1 ,english proficiency status1 and socioeconomic status4 7#b7 ,report to ,congress ,the ,secretary shall annually compile the information received from each ,state educational agency under paragraph 7#a7 and report to the authorizing committees of ,congress regarding the information4 7g7 ,bureau of ,indian ,education as ,state educational agency ,for purposes of this section1 the ,bureau of ,indian ,education shall be treated as a ,state educational agency4 #eeje4 ,accelerated learning incentive program grants 7a7 ,grants authorized 7#a7 ,in general ,from amounts made available under section #eejc for a fiscal year1 the ,secretary shall award grants1 on a competitive basis1 to eligible entities to enable such entities to carry out the authorized activities described in subsection 7e74 7#b7 ,duration1 renewal1 and payments 7,a7 ,duration ,the ,secretary shall award a grant under this section for a period of not more than #c years4 7,b7 ,renewal ,the ,secretary may renew a grant awarded under this section for an additional period of not more than #b years1 if an eligible entity-- 7i7 is achieving the objectives of the grant2 and 7ii7 has shown improvement against baseline data on the performance measures described in subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,e7 of subsection 7g77#a74 7,c7 ,payments ,the ,secretary shall make grant payments under this section on an annual basis4 7b7 ,definition of eligible entity ,in this section1 the term eligible entity means-- 7#a7 a ,state educational agency2 7#b7 a local educational agency2 or 7#c7 a partnership consisting of-- 7,a7 a national1 regional1 or statewide nonprofit organization1 with expertise and experience in providing accelerated learning course services1 dual enrollment programs1 and early college high school courses2 and 7,b7 a ,state educational agency or local educational agency4 7c7 ,application 7#a7 ,in general ,each eligible entity desiring a grant under this section shall submit an application to the ,secretary at such time1 in such manner1 and accompanied by such information as the ,secretary may require4 7#b7 ,contents ,the application shall1 at a minimum1 include a description of-- 7,a7 the goals and objectives for the project supported by the grant under this section1 including-- 7i7 increasing the number of teachers serving high-need schools who are qualified to teach accelerated learning courses1 dual enrollment programs1 and early college high school courses2 7ii7 increasing the number of accelerated learning courses1 dual enrollment programs1 and early college high school courses that are offered at high-need schools2 and 7iii7 increasing the number of students attending a high-need school1 particularly low-income students1 who enroll and succeed in-- 7,i7 accelerated learning courses2 7,,ii7 if offered by the school1 pre-accelerated learning courses2 7,,iii7 dual enrollment programs2 and 7,,iv7 early college high school courses2 7,b7 how the eligible entity will ensure that students have access to courses that will prepare students to enroll and succeed in accelerated learning courses1 pre-accelerated learning courses1 dual enrollment programs1 and early college high school courses2 7,c7 how the eligible entity will provide professional development for teachers that will further the goals and objectives of the grant project2 7,d7 how the eligible entity will ensure that teachers serving high-need schools are qualified to teach accelerated learning courses1 dual enrollment programs1 and early college high school courses2 7,e7 how the eligible entity will provide for the involvement of business and community organizations and other entities1 including institutions of higher education1 in carrying out the activities described in subsection 7e72 7,f7 how the eligible entity will use funds received under this section2 and 7,g7 how the eligible entity will evaluate the success of the grant project4 7d7 ,priority ,in awarding grants under this section1 the ,secretary shall give priority to applications from eligible entities that propose to carry out activities in a local educational agency that is eligible under the small rural school achievement program or the rural and low-income school program authorized under subpart #a or #b of part ,b of title ,,vi4 7e7 ,authorized activities ,each eligible entity that receives a grant under this section may use grant funds for-- 7#a7 high-quality teacher professional development1 in order to expand the pool of teachers in the participating ,state1 local educational agency1 or high-need school who are qualified to teach accelerated learning courses1 dual enrollment programs1 and early college high school courses1 including through innovative models such as online academies and training institutes2 7#b7 teacher and counselor high-quality professional development in high school to prepare students for success in accelerated learning courses1 dual enrollment programs1 and early college high school courses2 7#c7 coordination and articulation between grade levels to prepare students to enroll and succeed in accelerated learning courses1 dual enrollment programs1 and early college high school courses2 7#d7 the purchase of instructional materials for accelerated learning courses1 dual enrollment programs1 and early college high school courses2 7#e7 activities to increase the availability of1 and participation in1 online accelerated learning courses1 dual enrollment programs1 and early college high school courses2 7#f7 carrying out the requirements of subsection 7g72 or 7#g7 in the case of an eligible entity described in subsection 7b77#a71 awarding subgrants to local educational agencies to enable the local educational agencies to carry out authorized activities described in paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#f74 7f7 ,contracts ,an eligible entity that is awarded a grant to provide online courses under this section may enter into a contract with an organization to provide accelerated learning courses1 dual enrollment programs1 and early college high school courses1 including contracting for necessary support services4 7g7 ,collecting and reporting requirements 7#a7 ,report ,each eligible entity receiving a grant under this section shall collect and report to the ,secretary annually such data regarding the results of the grant as the ,secretary may reasonably require1 including-- 7,a7 the number of students served by the eligible entity enrolling in accelerated learning courses1 pre-accelerated learning courses1 dual enrollment programs1 and early college high school courses1 disaggregated by grade level of the student1 and the grades received by such students in the courses2 7,b7 the number of students taking an accelerated learning examination and the distribution of scores on those examinations1 disaggregated by the grade level of the student at the time of examination2 7,c7 the number of teachers who are currently1 as of the date of the report1 receiving training to teach accelerated learning courses1 dual enrollment programs1 and early college high school courses1 and will teach such courses in the next school year2 7,d7 the number of teachers becoming qualified to teach accelerated learning courses1 dual enrollment programs1 and early college high school courses2 and 7,e7 the number of qualified teachers who are teaching accelerated learning courses1 dual enrollment programs1 and early college high school courses in high-need schools served by the eligible entity4 7#b7 ,reporting of data ,each eligible entity receiving a grant under this section shall report the data required under paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 disaggregated by subject area2 7,b7 in the case of student data1 disaggregated in the same manner as information is disaggregated under section #aaaa7;b77#b77;,b77xi72 and 7,c7 in a manner that allows for an assessment of the effectiveness of the grant program4 7h7 ,evaluation ,the ,secretary1 acting through the ,director of the ,institute of ,education ,sciences1 shall1 in consultation with the relevant program office at the ,department1 evaluate the implementation and impact of the activities supported under this section1 including progress as measured by the performance measures established under subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,e7 of subsection 7g77#a74 7i7 ,matching requirement 7#a7 ,in general ,each eligible entity that receives a grant under this section shall provide toward the cost of the activities assisted under the grant1 from non-,federal sources1 an amount equal to #ajj percent of the amount of the grant1 except that an eligible entity that is a high-need local educational agency1 as determined by the ,secretary1 shall provide an amount equal to not more than #ej percent of the amount of the grant4 7#b7 ,matching funds ,the eligible entity may provide the matching funds described in paragraph 7#a7 in cash or in-kind1 fairly evaluated1 but may not provide more than #ej percent of the matching funds in-kind4 ,the eligible entity may provide the matching funds from ,state1 local1 or private sources4 7#c7 ,waiver ,the ,secretary may waive all or part of the matching requirement described in paragraph 7#a7 for any fiscal year for an eligible entity if the ,secretary determines that applying the matching requirement to such eligible entity would result in serious hardship or an inability to carry out the authorized activities described in subsection 7e74 #eejf4 ,supplement1 not supplant ,grant funds provided under this part shall supplement1 and not supplant1 other non-,federal funds that are available to assist low-income students to pay for the cost of accelerated learning fees or to expand access to accelerated learning and pre-accelerated learning courses4 #eejg4 ,definitions ,in this part3 7#a7 ,accelerated learning course ,the term accelerated learning course means-- 7,a7 a course of postsecondary-level instruction provided to middle or high school students1 terminating in an ,advanced ,placement or ,international ,baccalaureate examination2 or 7,b7 another highly rigorous1 evidence-based1 postsecondary preparatory program terminating in-- 7i7 an examination or sequence of courses that are widely accepted for credit at institutions of higher education2 or 7ii7 another examination or sequence of courses approved by the ,secretary4 7#b7 ,accelerated learning examination ,the term accelerated learning examination means an ,advanced ,placement examination administered by the ,college ,board1 an ,international ,baccalaureate examination administered by the ,international ,baccalaureate1 an examination that is widely accepted for college credit1 or another such examination approved by the ,secretary4 7#c7 ,dual enrollment program ,the term dual enrollment means a program through which a high school student-- 7,a7 takes courses offered through an institution of higher education while the student is enrolled in high school2 and 7,b7 earns both secondary school and postsecondary credit for the courses described in subparagraph 7,a74 7#d7 ,early college high school ,the term early college high school means a high school that provides a course of study that enables a student to earn a high school diploma and either an associate's degree or #a to #b years of postsecondary credit toward a postsecondary degree or credential4 7#e7 ,high-need school ,the term high-need school means a high school-- 7,a7 with a demonstrated need for ,advanced ,placement or ,international ,baccalaureate courses1 dual enrollment programs1 or early college high school courses2 and 7,b7 that-- 7i7 has a high concentration of low-income students2 or 7ii7 is a local educational agency that is eligible1 as determined by the ,secretary1 under the small1 rural school achievement program1 or the rural and low-income school program1 authorized under subpart #a or #b of part ,b of title ,,vi4 7#f7 ,low-income student ,the term low-income student means a student who is eligible for a free or reduced-price lunch under the school lunch program established under the ,richard ,b4 ,russell ,national ,school ,lunch ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agea et seq474 #eejh4 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this part such sums as may be necessary for each of fiscal years #bjaf through #bjba4 4 #ejjg4 ,ready-to-,learn ,television ,title ,v 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #gbja et seq471 as amended by section #ejja1 is further amended by inserting after part ,e1 as added by section #ejjf1 the following3 ,f ,ready-to-,learn ,television #efja4 ,ready-,to-,learn 7a7 ,program authorized2 ready-,to-,learn 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary is authorized to award grants to1 or enter into contracts or cooperative agreements with1 eligible entities described in paragraph 7#c7 to enable such entities-- 7,a7 to develop1 produce1 and distribute educational and instructional video programming for preschool and elementary school children and their parents in order to facilitate student academic achievement2 7,b7 to facilitate the development1 directly or through contracts with producers of children and family educational television programming1 of educational programming for preschool and elementary school children1 and the accompanying support materials and services that promote the effective use of such programming2 7,c7 to facilitate the development of programming and digital content containing ,ready-to-,learn-based children's programming and resources for parents and caregivers that is specially designed for nationwide distribution over public television stations' digital broadcasting channels and the ,internet2 7,d7 to contract with entities 7such as public telecommunications entities7 so that programs developed under this section are disseminated and distributed to the widest possible audience appropriate to be served by the programming1 and through the use of the most appropriate distribution technologies2 and 7,e7 to develop and disseminate education and training materials1 including interactive programs and programs adaptable to distance learning technologies1 that are designed-- 7i7 to promote school readiness2 and 7ii7 to promote the effective use of materials developed under subparagraphs 7,b7 and 7,c7 among parents1 teachers1 ,head ,start providers1 providers of family literacy services1 child care providers1 early childhood development personnel1 elementary school teachers1 public libraries1 and after-school program personnel caring for preschool and elementary school children4 7#b7 ,availability ,in awarding or entering into grants1 contracts1 or cooperative agreements under this section1 the ,secretary shall ensure that eligible entities make programming widely available1 with support materials as appropriate1 to young children1 parents1 child care workers1 ,head ,start providers1 and providers of family literacy services to increase the effective use of such programming4 7#c7 ,eligible entities ,to be eligible to receive a grant1 contract1 or cooperative agreement under this section1 an entity shall be a public telecommunications entity that is able to demonstrate each of the following3 7,a7 ,a capacity for the development and national distribution of educational and instructional television programming of high quality that is accessible by a large majority of disadvantaged preschool and elementary school children4 7,b7 ,a capacity to contract with the producers of children's television programming for the purpose of developing educational television programming of high quality4 7,c7 ,a capacity1 consistent with the entity's mission and nonprofit nature1 to negotiate such contracts in a manner that returns to the entity an appropriate share of any ancillary income from sales of any program-related products4 7,d7 ,a capacity to localize programming and materials to meet specific ,state and local needs and to provide educational outreach at the local level4 7#d7 ,coordination of activities ,an entity receiving a grant1 contract1 or cooperative agreement under this section shall consult with the ,secretary and the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services-- 7,a7 to maximize the utilization of quality educational programming by preschool and elementary school children1 and make such programming widely available to federally funded programs serving such populations2 and 7,b7 to coordinate activities with ,federal programs that have major training components for early childhood development1 including programs under the ,head ,start ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ihca et seq47 and ,state training activities funded under the ,child ,care and ,development ,block ,grant ,act of #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #iheh et seq471 regarding the availability and utilization of materials developed under paragraph 7#a77;,e7 to enhance parent and child care provider skills in early childhood development and education4 7b7 ,applications ,to be eligible to receive a grant1 contract1 or cooperative agreement under subsection 7a71 an entity shall submit to the ,secretary an application at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,secretary may reasonably require4 7c7 ,reports and evaluations 7#a7 ,annual report to the ,secretary ,an entity receiving a grant1 contract1 or cooperative agreement under this section shall prepare and submit to the ,secretary an annual report that contains such information as the ,secretary may require4 ,at a minimum1 the report shall describe the program activities undertaken with funds received under the grant1 contract1 or cooperative agreement1 including each of the following3 7,a7 ,the programming that has been developed1 directly or indirectly1 by the eligible entity1 and the target population of the programs developed4 7,b7 ,the support and training materials that have been developed to accompany the programming1 and the method by which the materials are distributed to consumers and users of the programming4 7,c7 ,the means by which programming developed under this section has been distributed1 including the distance learning technologies that have been utilized to make programming available1 and the geographic distribution achieved through such technologies4 7,d7 ,the initiatives undertaken by the entity to develop public-private partnerships to secure non-,federal support for the development1 distribution1 and broadcast of educational and instructional programming4 7#b7 ,report to ,congress ,the ,secretary shall prepare and submit to the ,committee on ,health1 ,education1 ,labor1 and ,pensions of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,education and the ,workforce of the ,house of ,representatives a biannual report that includes the following3 7,a7 ,a summary of the activities assisted under subsection 7a74 7,b7 ,a description of the education and training materials made available under subsection 7a77#a77;,e71 the manner in which outreach has been conducted to inform parents and child care providers of the availability of such materials1 and the manner in which such materials have been distributed in accordance with such subsection4 7d7 ,administrative costs ,an entity that receives a grant1 contract1 or cooperative agreement under this section may use up to #e percent of the amount received under the grant1 contract1 or agreement for the normal and customary expenses of administering the grant1 contract1 or agreement4 7e7 ,funding rule ,not less than #fj percent of the amount appropriated under subsection 7f7 for each fiscal year shall be used to carry out activities under subparagraphs 7,b7 through 7,d7 of subsection 7a77#a74 7f7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this part such sums as may be necessary for each of fiscal years #bjaf through #bjba4 4 #ejjh4 ,innovative technology expands children's horizons 7,i-,,tech7 ,title ,v 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #gbja et seq471 as amended by section #ejja1 is further amended by inserting after part ,f1 as added by section #ejjg1 the following3 ,g ,innovative technology expands children's horizons 7,i-,,tech7 #egja4 ,purposes ,the purposes of this part are-- 7#a7 to improve the achievement1 academic growth1 and college and career readiness of all students2 7#b7 to ensure all students have access to personalized1 rigorous learning experiences that are supported through technology2 7#c7 to ensure that educators have the knowledge and skills to use technology1 including computer-based assessments and blended learning strategies1 to personalize learning2 7#d7 to ensure district and school leaders have the skills required to implement1 and support school- and district-wide approaches for using technology to inform instruction1 support teacher collaboration1 and personalize learning2 7#e7 to ensure that students in rural1 remote1 and underserved areas have the resources to take advantage of high-quality digital learning experiences1 digital resources1 and access to online courses taught by effective educators2 7#f7 to ensure that students have increased access to online dual and concurrent enrollment opportunities1 career and technical courses1 and programs leading to a recognized postsecondary credential 7as defined in section #c of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #cajb771 and courses taught by educators1 including advanced coursework2 and 7#g7 to ensure that ,state educational agencies1 local educational agencies1 elementary schools1 and secondary schools have the technological capacity1 infrastructure1 and technical support necessary to meet purposes described in paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#f74 #egjb4 ,definitions ,in this part3 7#a7 ,digital learning ,the term digital learning means any instructional practice that effectively uses technology to strengthen a student's learning experience and encompasses a wide spectrum of tools and practices1 including-- 7,a7 interactive learning resources that engage students in academic content2 7,b7 access to online databases and other primary source documents2 7,c7 the use of data1 data analytics1 and information to personalize learning and provide targeted supplementary instruction2 7,d7 student collaboration with content experts and peers2 7,e7 online and computer-based assessments2 7,f7 digital learning content1 software1 or simulations2 7,g7 access to online courses2 7,h7 mobile devices for learning in school and at home2 7,i7 learning environments that allow for rich collaboration and communication2 7,j7 hybrid or blended learning1 which occurs under direct instructor supervision at a school or other location away from home and1 at least in part1 through online delivery of instruction with some element of student control over time1 place1 path1 or pace2 7,k7 access to online course opportunities for students in rural or remote areas2 and 7,l7 discovery1 modification1 and sharing of openly licensed digital learning materials4 7#b7 ,eligible technology ,the term eligible technology means modern computer1 and communication technology software1 services1 or tools1 including computer or mobile devices1 software applications1 systems and platforms1 and digital learning content1 and related services and supports4 7#c7 ,technology readiness survey ,the term technology readiness survey means a survey completed by a local educational agency that provides standardized information on the quantity and types of technology infrastructure and access available to the students and in the community served by the local educational agency1 including computer devices1 access to school libraries1 ,internet connectivity1 operating systems1 related network infrastructure1 data systems1 educator professional learning needs and priorities1 and data security4 7#d7 ,universal design for learning ,the term universal design for learning has the meaning given the term in section #ajc of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajjc74 #egjc4 ,technology grants program authorized 7a7 ,in general ,from the amounts appropriated under section #egjh1 the ,secretary may reserve not more than #a4e percent for national activities to support grantees and shall award the remainder to ,state educational agencies to strengthen ,state and local technological infrastructure and professional learning that supports digital learning through ,state activities under section #egje7;c7 and local activities under section #egjf7;c74 7b7 ,grants to ,state educational agencies 7#a7 ,reservations ,from the amounts appropriated under section #egjh for any fiscal year1 the ,secretary shall reserve-- 7,a7 three-fourths of #a percent for the ,secretary of the ,interior to provide assistance under this part for schools operated or funded by the ,bureau of ,indian ,education2 and 7,b7 #a percent to provide assistance under this part to the outlying areas4 7#b7 ,grant allotments ,from the amounts appropriated under section #egjh for any fiscal year and remaining after the ,secretary makes reservations under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall make a grant for the fiscal year to each ,state educational agency with an approved application under section #egjd in an amount that bears the same relationship to such remainder as the amount the ,state educational agency received under part ,a of title ,i for such year bears to the amount all ,state educational agencies with an approved application under section #egjd received under such part for such year4 7c7 ,minimum ,the amount of a grant to a ,state educational agency under subsection 7b77#b7 for a fiscal year shall not be less than one-half of #a percent of the total amount made available for grants to all ,state educational agencies under such subsection for such year4 7d7 ,reallotment of unused funds ,if any ,state educational agency does not apply for a grant under section #egjd for a fiscal year1 or does not use the ,state educational agency's entire grant allotment under subsection 7b77#b7 for such year1 the ,secretary shall reallot the amount of the ,state educational agency's grant1 or the unused portion of the grant allotment1 to the remaining ,state educational agencies that use their entire grant amounts under subsection 7b77#b7 for such year4 7e7 ,matching funds 7#a7 ,in general ,a ,state educational agency that receives a grant under subsection 7b77#b7 shall provide matching funds1 from non-,federal sources1 in an amount equal to #aj percent of the amount of grant funds provided to the ,state educational agency to carry out the activities supported by the grant4 ,such matching funds may be provided in cash or in-kind1 except that any such in-kind contributions shall be provided for the purpose of supporting the ,state educational agency's activities under section #egje7;c74 7#b7 ,waiver ,the ,secretary may waive the matching requirement under paragraph 7#a7 for a ,state educational agency that demonstrates that such requirement imposes an undue financial hardship on the ,state educational agency4 #egjd4 ,state applications 7a7 ,application ,to receive a grant under section #egjc7;b77#b71 a ,state educational agency shall submit to the ,secretary an application at such time and in such manner as the ,secretary may require and containing the information described in subsection 7b74 7b7 ,contents ,each application submitted under subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,a description of how the ,state educational agency will meet the following goals3 7,a7 ,use technology to ensure all students achieve college and career readiness and digital literacy1 including by providing high-quality education opportunities to economically or geographically isolated student populations4 7,b7 ,provide educators1 school leaders1 and administrators with the professional learning tools1 devices1 content1 and resources to-- 7i7 personalize learning to improve student academic achievement2 and 7ii7 discover1 adapt1 and share relevant high-quality open educational resources4 7,c7 ,enable local educational agencies to build the technological capacity and infrastructure4 7#b7 ,an assurance that each local educational awarded a subgrant under this part has conducted a technology readiness survey and will take steps to address the readiness gaps identified not later than #c years after the completion of the survey by the local educational agency4 7#c7 ,an assurance that the ,state educational agency will ensure that the ,state educational agency's technology systems and school-based technology systems are interoperable4 7#d7 ,an assurance that the ,state educational agency will consider making content widely available through open educational resources when making purchasing decisions with funds received under this part4 7#e7 ,a description of how the ,state educational agency will award subgrants to local educational agencies under section #egjf4 7#f7 ,a description of the process1 activities1 and performance measures that the ,state educational agency will use to evaluate the impact and effectiveness of the grant and subgrant funds awarded under this part across the ,state and in each local educational agency4 7#g7 ,an assurance that the ,state educational agency consulted with local educational agencies in the development of the ,state educational agency's application under this subsection4 7#h7 ,an assurance that the ,state educational agency will provide matching funds as required under section #egjc7;e74 7#i7 ,an assurance that the ,state educational agency will protect the privacy and safety of students and teachers1 consistent with requirements of section #ddd of the ,general ,education ,provisions ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #abcb;g7 7commonly known as the ,family ,educational ,rights and ,privacy ,act of #aigd7 and section #dde of the ,general ,education ,provisions ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #abcb;h74 7#aj7 ,an assurance that funds made available under this part shall be used to supplement1 and not supplant1 any other ,federal1 ,state1 or local funds that would otherwise be available to carry out the activities assisted under this part4 #egje4 ,state use of grant funds 7a7 ,reservation for subgrants ,to support technology infrastructure ,each ,state educational agency that receives a grant under section #egjc7;b77#b7 shall expend not less than #ij percent of the grant amount for each fiscal year to award subgrants to local educational agencies in accordance with section #egjf4 7b7 ,reservation for ,state activities 7#a7 ,in general ,a ,state educational agency shall reserve not more than #aj percent of the grant received under section #egjc7;b77#b7 for the ,state activities described in subsection 7c74 7#b7 ,grant administration 7,a7 ,in general ,subject to subparagraph 7,b71 of the amount reserved by a ,state educational agency under paragraph 7#a71 the ,state educational agency may reserve for the administration of the grant under this part not more than-- 7i7 #a percent in the case of a ,state educational agency awarding subgrants under section #egjf7;a77#a72 or 7ii7 #c percent in the case of a ,state educational agency awarding subgrants under section #egjf7;a77#b74 7,b7 ,special rule ,notwithstanding subparagraph 7,a71 a ,state educational agency that forms a ,state purchasing consortium under subsection 7d7-- 7i7 may reserve an additional #a percent to carry out the activities described in subsection 7d77#a72 and 7ii7 may reserve amounts in addition to the percentage described in clause 7i7 if the ,state purchasing consortium receives direct approval from the local educational agencies receiving subgrants under section #egjf7;a7 from the ,state educational agency prior to reserving more than the additional percentage authorized under clause 7i74 7c7 ,state activities ,a ,state educational agency may use funds described in subsection 7b7 to carry out each of the following3 7#a7 ,except for the awarding of subgrants in accordance with section #egjf1 activities described in the ,state educational agency's application under section #egjd7;b74 7#b7 ,providing technical assistance to local educational agencies to-- 7,a7 identify and address technology readiness needs1 as determined by the technology readiness surveys2 7,b7 use technology1 consistent with the principles of universal design for learning1 to support the learning needs of all students1 including children with disabilities and ,english learners2 7,c7 build capacity for principals and local educational agency administrators to support teachers in using data and technology to improve teaching and personalize learning2 7,d7 ensure that contractual requirements for third parties that have access to student data1 its storage1 or provide analytics on student data provide privacy protections consistent with the requirements of section #ddd of the ,general ,education ,provisions ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #abcb;g7 7commonly known as the ,family ,educational ,rights and ,privacy ,act of #aigd72 and 7,e7 provide tools and processes to support the creation1 modification1 and distribution of open educational resources4 7#c7 ,developing or utilizing research-based or innovative strategies for the delivery of specialized or rigorous academic courses and curricula through the use of technology1 including digital learning technologies and assistive technology4 7#d7 ,integrating and coordinating activities under this part with other educational resources and programs across the ,state4 7#e7 ,disseminating information1 including making publicly available on the website of the ,state educational agency1 promising practices to improve technology instruction1 best practices for data security1 and acquiring and implementing technology tools and applications4 7#f7 ,ensuring that teachers1 paraprofessionals1 library and media personnel1 specialized instructional support personnel1 and administrators possess the knowledge and skills to use technology to meet the goals described in section #egjd7;b77#a74 7#g7 ,coordinating with teacher1 principal1 and other school leader preparation programs to ensure that preservice teachers1 principals1 and other school leaders have the skills to implement digital learning programs effectively4 7#h7 ,supporting schools in rural and remote areas to expand access to high-quality digital learning opportunities4 7d7 ,purchasing consortia 7#a7 ,in general ,a ,state educational agency receiving a grant under section #egjc7;b77#b7 may-- 7,a7 form a ,state purchasing consortium with #a or more ,state educational agencies receiving such a grant to carry out the ,state activities described in subsection 7c71 including purchasing eligible technology2 7,b7 encourage local educational agencies to form local purchasing consortia under section #egjf7;c77#d72 and 7,c7 promote pricing opportunities to local educational agencies for the purchase of eligible technology that are-- 7i7 negotiated by the ,state educational agency or the ,state purchasing consortium of the ,state educational agency2 and 7ii7 available to such local educational agencies4 7#b7 ,restrictions ,a ,state educational agency receiving a grant under section #egjc7;b77#b7 shall not-- 7,a7 except for promoting the pricing opportunities described in paragraph 7#a77;,c71 make recommendations to local educational agencies for1 or require1 use of any specific commercial products and services by local educational agencies2 7,b7 require local educational agencies to participate in a ,state purchasing consortia or local purchasing consortia2 or 7,c7 use more than the amount reserved under subsection 7b7 to carry out the activities described in paragraph 7#a71 unless the ,state educational agency receives approval in accordance with subsection 7b77#b77;,b74 #egjf4 ,local subgrants 7a7 ,subgrants 7#a7 ,grants to local educational agencies ,from the grant funds provided under section #egjc7;b77#b7 to a ,state educational agency that are remaining after the ,state educational agency makes reservations under section #egje7;b7 for any fiscal year and subject to paragraph 7#b71 the ,state educational agency shall award subgrants for the fiscal year to local educational agencies served by the ,state educational agency and with an approved application under subsection 7b7 by allotting to each such local educational agency an amount that bears the same relationship to the remainder as the amount received by the local educational agency under part ,a of title ,i for such year bears to the amount received by all such local educational agencies under such part for such year1 except that no local educational agency may receive less than #bj1jjj for a year4 7#b7 ,competitive grants to local educational agencies ,if the amount of funds appropriated under section #egjh is less than #cjj1jjj1jjj for any fiscal year1 a ,state educational agency-- 7,a7 shall not award subgrants under paragraph 7#a72 and 7,b7 shall-- 7i7 award subgrants1 on a competitive basis1 to local educational agencies based on the quality of applications submitted under subsection 7b71 including-- 7,i7 the level of technology readiness1 as determined by the technology readiness surveys completed by local educational agencies submitting such applications2 and 7,,ii7 the technology plans described in subsection 7b77#d7 and how the local educational agencies with such plans will carry out the alignment and coordination described in such subsection2 7ii7 give priority to local educational agencies that have demonstrated substantial need for assistance in acquiring and using technology1 based on the agency's technology readiness survey2 and 7iii7 give priority to schools that serve students in rural and remote areas1 schools identified under section #aaad as in need of intervention and support and the persistently lowest achieving schools1 or schools with a high percentage of students aged #e through #ag who are in poverty1 as counted in the most recent census data approved by the ,secretary1 who are eligible for a free or reduced priced lunch under the ,richard ,b4 ,russell ,national ,school ,lunch ,act1 in families receiving assistance under the ,state program funded under part ,a of title ,,iv of the ,social ,security ,act1 or eligible to receive medical assistance under the ,medicaid program4 7#c7 ,definition of local educational agency for certain fiscal years ,for purposes of awarding subgrants under paragraph 7#b71 the term local educational agency means-- 7,a7 a local educational agency2 7,b7 an educational service agency2 or 7,c7 a local educational agency and an educational service agency4 7b7 ,application ,a local educational agency that desires to receive a subgrant under subsection 7a7 shall submit an application to the ,state at such time1 in such manner1 and accompanied by such information as the ,state educational agency may require1 such as-- 7#a7 a description of how the local educational agency will carry out the goals described in subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,c7 of section #egjd7;b77#a72 7#b7 a description of the results of the technology readiness survey completed by the local educational agency and a description of the plan for the local educational agency to meet the goals described in paragraph 7#a7 within #c years of completing the survey2 7#c7 a description of the local educational agency's technology plan to carry out paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#c7 and how the agency will align and coordinate the activities under this section with other activities across the local educational agency2 7#d7 a description of the team of educators who will coordinate and carry out the activities under this section1 including individuals with responsibility and expertise in instructional technology1 teachers that specialize in supporting students who are children with disabilities and ,english learners1 other school leaders1 library and media personnel1 technology officers1 and staff responsible for assessments and data2 7#e7 a description of how the local educational agency will build capacity for principals1 other school leaders1 and local educational agency administrators to support teachers in developing data literacy skills and in implementing digital tools to support teaching and learning2 7#f7 a description of how the local educational agency will procure content and ensure content quality2 and 7#g7 an assurance that the local educational agency will protect the privacy and safety of students and teachers1 consistent with requirements section #ddd of the ,general ,education ,provisions ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #abcb;g7 7commonly known as the ,family ,educational ,rights and ,privacy ,act of #aigd74 7c7 ,use of funds 7#a7 ,professional development in digital learning ,subject to paragraph 7#c71 a local educational agency receiving a subgrant under subsection 7a7 shall use not less than #ej percent of such funds to carry out professional development in digital learning for teachers1 principals1 other school leaders1 paraprofessionals1 library and media personnel1 specialized instructional support personnel1 technology coordinators1 and administrators in the use of technology to support student learning4 7#b7 ,technology infrastructure ,subject to paragraph 7#c71 a local educational agency receiving a subgrant under subsection 7a7 shall use not less than #be percent of such funds to support activities for the acquisition of eligible technology needed to-- 7,a7 except for the activities described in paragraph 7#a71 carry out activities described in the application submitted under subsection 7b71 including purchasing devices1 equipment1 and software applications2 and 7,b7 address readiness shortfalls identified under the technology readiness survey completed by the local educational agency4 7#c7 ,modification of funding allocations ,a ,state educational agency may authorize a local educational agency to modify the percentage of the local educational agency's subgrant funds required to carry out the activities described in paragraph 7#a7 or 7#b7 if the local educational agency demonstrates that such modification will assist the local educational agency in more effectively carrying out such activities4 7#d7 ,purchasing consortia ,local educational agencies receiving subgrants under subsection 7a7 may-- 7,a7 form a local purchasing consortia with other such local educational agencies to carry out the activities described in this subsection1 including purchasing eligible technology2 and 7,b7 use such funds for purchasing eligible technology through a ,state purchasing consortia under section #egjf7;d74 7#e7 ,blended learning projects 7,a7 ,in general ,a local educational agency receiving a subgrant under subsection 7a7 may use such funds to carry out a blended learning project1 which shall include at least #a of the following activities3 7i7 ,planning activities1 which may include development of new instructional models 7including blended learning technology software and platforms71 the purchase of digital instructional resources1 initial professional development activities1 and one-time information technology purchases1 except that such expenditures may not include expenditures related to significant construction or renovation of facilities4 7ii7 ,ongoing professional development for teachers1 principals1 other school leaders1 or other personnel involved in the project that is designed to support the implementation and academic success of the project4 7,b7 ,non-,federal match ,a local educational agency that carries out a blended learning project under this paragraph shall provide non-,federal matching funds equal to not less than #aj percent of the amount of funds used to carry out such project that shall be used to carry out such project4 7,c7 ,definition of blended learning ,in this paragraph1 the term blended learning means a formal education program that leverages both technology-based and face-to-face instructional approaches that-- 7i7 include an element of online or digital learning1 combined with supervised learning time1 and student-led learning1 in which the elements are connected to provide an integrated learning experience2 and 7ii7 where students are provided some control over time1 path1 or pace4 #egjg4 ,reporting 7a7 ,local educational agencies ,each local educational agency receiving a subgrant under section #egjf shall submit to the ,state educational agency that awarded such subgrant an annual report the meets the requirements of subsection 7c74 7b7 ,state educational agencies ,each ,state educational agency receiving a grant under section #egjc7;b77#b7 shall submit to the ,secretary an annual report that meets the requirements of subsection 7c74 7c7 ,report requirements ,a report submitted under subsection 7a7 or 7b7 shall include1 at a minimum1 a description of-- 7#a7 the status of the ,state educational agency's plan described in section #egjd7;b7 or the local education agency's technology plan under section #egjf7;b77#c71 as applicable2 7#b7 the categories of eligible technology acquired with funds under this part and how such technology is being used2 7#c7 the professional learning activities funded under this part1 including types of activities and entities involved in providing such professional learning to classroom teachers and other staff1 such as school librarians2 and 7#d7 the types of programs funded under this part4 #egjh4 ,authorization ,there are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out this part4 4 #ejji4 ,literacy and arts education ,title ,v 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #gbja et seq471 as amended by section #ejja1 is further amended by inserting after part ,g1 as added by section #ejjh1 the following3 ,h ,literacy and ,arts ,education #ehja4 ,literacy and arts education 7a7 ,in general ,from funds made available under subsection 7c71 the ,secretary may award grants1 contracts1 or cooperative agreements1 on a competitive basis1 to eligible entities for the purposes of-- 7#a7 promoting arts education for disadvantaged students and students who are children with disabilities1 through activities such as-- 7,a7 professional development for arts educators1 teachers1 and principals2 7,b7 development and dissemination of instructional materials and arts-based educational programming1 including online resources1 in multiple arts disciplines2 and 7,c7 community and national outreach activities that strengthen and expand partnerships among schools1 local educational agencies1 communities1 or national centers for the arts2 and 7#b7 promoting literacy programs that support the development of literacy skills in low-income communities1 including-- 7,a7 developing and enhancing effective school library programs1 which may include providing professional development for school librarians1 books1 and up-to-date materials to low-income schools2 7,b7 early literacy services1 including pediatric literacy programs through which1 during well-child visits1 medical providers trained in research-based methods of early language and literacy promotion provide developmentally appropriate books and recommendations to parents to encourage them to read aloud to their children starting in infancy2 and 7,c7 programs that provide high-quality books on a regular basis to children and adolescents from disadvantaged communities to increase reading motivation1 performance1 and frequency4 7b7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,eligible entity ,the term eligible entity means-- 7,a7 a local educational agency in which #bj percent or more of the students served by the local educational agency are from families with an income below the poverty line2 7,b7 a consortium of such local educational agencies2 or 7,c7 an eligible national nonprofit organization4 7#b7 ,eligible national nonprofit organization ,the term eligible national nonprofit organization means an organization of national scope that-- 7,a7 is supported by staff1 which may include volunteers1 or affiliates at the ,state and local levels2 and 7,b7 demonstrates effectiveness or high-quality plans for addressing childhood literacy activities for the population targeted by the grant4 7c7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section such sums as may be necessary for each of fiscal years #bjaf through #bjba4 4 #ejaj4 ,early learning alignment and improvement grants ,title ,v 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #gbja et seq471 as amended by section #ejja1 is further amended by inserting after part ,h1 as added by section #ejji1 the following3 ,i ,early learning alignment and improvement grants #eija4 ,purposes2 definitions 7a7 ,purposes ,the purposes of this part are to assist ,states with-- 7#a7 more efficiently using existing ,federal resources to improve1 strengthen1 and expand existing high-quality early childhood education1 as determined by the ,state2 7#b7 coordinating existing funding streams and delivery models to promote-- 7,a7 program quality1 while maintaining services2 7,b7 parental choice among high-quality early childhood education program providers2 and 7,c7 early care and learning access for children from birth to kindergarten entry2 and 7#c7 improving access for children from low-income families to high-quality early childhood education programs in order to enhance school readiness4 7b7 ,definitions ,in this part3 7#a7 ,center of ,excellence ,the term ,center of ,excellence means a local public or private nonprofit agency1 including a community-based or faith-based organization1 or a for-profit agency1 within a community1 that provides early learning and care services in the ,state1 including the use of best practices for-- 7,a7 achieving school readiness1 including the development of early literacy and mathematics skills2 7,b7 acquisition of ,english language skills2 and 7,c7 providing high-quality comprehensive services for eligible children and their families4 7#b7 ,eligible child ,the term eligible child means an individual-- 7,a7 who is less than #f years of age2 and 7,b7 whose family income does not exceed-- 7i7 #bjj percent of the poverty line2 7ii7 #he percent of the ,state median income for a family of the same size1 and whose family assets do not exceed #a1jjj1jjj 7as certified by a member of such family72 or 7iii7 a ,state-determined threshold for eligibility that does not exceed the thresholds in clauses 7i7 and 7ii74 7#c7 ,eligible partnership ,the term eligible partnership means a partnership that1 at a minimum1 includes1 as applicable and appropriate1 the ,state ,advisory ,council on ,early ,childhood ,education and ,care established under section #fdb;,b7b7 of the ,head ,start ,act1 and all of the following partners1 which may be represented on the ,council3 7,a7 ,one or more public and private 7including nonprofit or for-profit7 providers of early childhood education that serve eligible children residing in the ,state and meet applicable standards of licensing and quality as determined by the ,state4 7,b7 ,one or more ,head ,start agencies1 which may include ,early ,head ,start1 migrant and seasonal ,head ,start1 and ,indian ,head ,start agencies that serve eligible children residing in the ,state4 7,c7 ,the ,state educational agency4 7,d7 ,other relevant ,state agencies with oversight of preschool1 early education1 and child care in the ,state4 7,e7 ,one or more local educational agencies in the ,state4 7,f7 ,one or more institutions of higher education in the ,state4 7,g7 ,one or more representatives of business in the ,state4 7#d7 ,institution of higher education ,the term institution of higher education has the meanings given the term in section #aja and subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 of section #ajb7;a77#a7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife4 7#e7 ,state ,the term ,state means each of the #ej ,states1 the ,district of ,columbia1 and the ,commonwealth of ,puerto ,rico4 #eijb4 ,early learning alignment and improvement grants 7a7 ,grants authorized 7#a7 ,in general ,from amounts made available under section #eijc1 the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services1 shall award grants1 on a competitive basis1 to ,states to enable the ,states to carry out the activities described in subsection 7d74 7#b7 ,reservation for ,states serving rural areas ,from the amounts appropriated under section #eijc for a fiscal year1 the ,secretary shall reserve not less than #cj percent for grants to ,states that propose to carry out the activities described in subsection 7d7 for eligible children living in rural areas4 ,the ,secretary shall reduce the amount described in the preceding sentence if the ,secretary does not receive a sufficient number of applications that are deserving of a grant under this part for such purpose4 7#c7 ,priority ,in awarding grants under this section1 the ,secretary shall give priority to a ,state that will use funds under this grant to focus on eligible children-- 7,a7 who are #c and #d years of age2 and 7,b7 whose family income does not exceed #acj percent of the poverty line4 7#d7 ,duration of grants ,a grant awarded under this section shall be for a period of not more than #c years and may not be renewed by the ,secretary4 7#e7 ,limitation 7,a7 ,in general ,except as provided in subparagraph 7,b71 a ,state may receive a grant under this section only once4 7,b7 ,exception ,notwithstanding subparagraph 7,a71 a ,state may receive more than #a grant under this section only-- 7i7 if the ,state is proposing1 for such additional grants1 to carry out activities for eligible children living in rural areas2 or 7ii7 after all ,states1 which meet the requirements and have submitted an application under this section1 have received a grant1 to the extent that funds for a grant are still available4 7#f7 ,equitable distribution ,to the extent practicable1 the ,secretary shall ensure an equitable geographic distribution of grants under this section4 7b7 ,state requirements 7#a7 ,lead agency 7,a7 ,designation ,a ,state desiring a grant under this section shall designate an agency 7which may be an appropriate collaborative agency7 or establish a joint interagency office1 that complies with the requirements of subparagraph 7,b71 to serve as a lead agency for the ,state under this section4 7,b7 ,duties ,the lead agency designated under subparagraph 7,a7 shall-- 7i7 administer1 directly or through other governmental or nongovernmental agencies1 the ,federal assistance received under this section by the ,state2 7ii7 develop the application submitted to the ,secretary under subsection 7c72 and 7iii7 coordinate the provision of activities under this section with existing ,federal1 ,state1 and local early childhood education programs4 7#b7 ,partners ,in order to be eligible for a grant under this section1 a ,state shall partner with an eligible partnership4 7#c7 ,matching requirement ,each ,state that receives a grant under this part shall provide from ,federal or non-,federal sources 7which may be provided in cash or in-kind7 to carry out the activities supported by the grant1 an amount equal to-- 7,a7 #cj percent of the amount of the grant in the first year of such grant2 and 7,b7 not less than #cj percent of the amount of the grant in the second and third year of such grant1 respectively4 7c7 ,applications ,a ,state desiring a grant under this section shall submit an application at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,secretary may reasonably require4 ,the application shall include-- 7#a7 an identification of the lead agency that the ,governor of the ,state has appointed to be responsible for the grant under this section2 7#b7 a description of the eligible partnership required under subsection 7b77#b71 which will assist the ,state in developing the plan and implementing the activities under this part2 7#c7 to the extent practicable1 the unduplicated counts of the number of eligible children served using existing ,federal1 ,state1 and local resources and programs that the ,state will coordinate to meet the purposes of this part1 including-- 7,a7 programs carried out under the ,head ,start ,act1 including the ,early ,head ,start programs carried out under such ,act2 7,b7 programs carried out under section #fai and parts ,b and ,c of the ,individuals with ,disabilities ,education ,act2 7,c7 child care programs carried out under the ,child ,care and ,development ,block ,grant ,act of #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #iheh et seq47 or section #dah of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fah72 7,d7 other ,federal1 ,state1 local1 and ,indian tribe or tribal organization programs of early learning1 childhood education1 child care1 and development in the ,state2 and 7,e7 as applicable-- 7i7 programs carried out under other provisions of this ,act2 7ii7 programs carried out under subtitle ,a of title ,,xx of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acig et seq472 7iii7 programs carried out under the ,community ,services ,block ,grant ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #iija et seq472 7iv7 programs serving homeless children and services of local educational agency liaisons for homeless children and youths designated under section #gbb7;g77#a77;,j77ii7 of the ,mc,kinney-,vento ,homeless ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aadcb7;g77#a77;,j77ii772 7v7 ,state agencies and programs serving children in foster care and the foster families of such children2 and 7vi7 child care programs funded through ,state veterans affairs offices2 7#d7 a description of how the ,state proposes to coordinate such resources and programs identified under paragraph 7#c7 in order to meet the purposes of this part2 7#e7 a description of how the ,state will identify early childhood education program providers that demonstrate a high level of quality2 7#f7 a description of how the ,state will define eligible children1 in accordance with section #eija7;b77#b72 7#g7 a description of how the ,state will expand access to existing high-quality early learning and care for eligible children in the ,state1 or if no high-quality early learning and care is accessible for eligible children1 expand access to high-quality early learning and care for such children2 7#h7 in the case of a ,state that has elected to use funds under this section to designate ,centers of ,excellence-- 7,a7 assurances that the ,state will designate an entity1 such as an agency1 an institution of higher education1 a consortium of local educational agencies or ,head ,start centers1 or another entity1 to designate early childhood education programs as ,centers of ,excellence2 7,b7 assurances that the designee will meet the definition of a ,center of ,excellence2 7,c7 descriptions of the process by which an entity that carries out an early childhood education program would be designated as a ,center of ,excellence1 including evidence that the early childhood education program involved has demonstrated excellence in program delivery in a manner designed to improve the school readiness of children who have participated in the program2 and 7,d7 descriptions of how the ,state will assist ,centers of ,excellence in the dissemination of best practices2 7#i7 an assurance that the ,state will provide technical assistance to partners on methods by which ,federal and ,state early learning and care funding can be coordinated and lead to cost-saving and efficiencies strategies1 and other methods that will enhance the quality of the early childhood education programs in the ,state2 7#aj7 a description of how the ,state will sustain early learning and care activities coordinated under this section1 including for rural areas in the ,state1 if applicable1 once grant funding is no longer available under this section2 7#aa7 a description of the process that the ,state proposes to use to collect and disseminate1 to parents and the general public1 consumer information that will promote informed early learning and care choices in the ,state2 7#ab7 a description of how the ,state will serve eligible children residing in rural areas1 if applicable2 and 7#ac7 an assurance that funds made available under this part shall be used to supplement1 and not supplant1 any other ,federal1 ,state1 or local funds that would otherwise be available to carry out the activities assisted under this part4 7d7 ,use of funds 7#a7 ,in general ,a ,state that receives a grant under this part shall use the grant funds to develop1 implement1 or improve a coordinated statewide or locally implemented system of voluntary early care and learning1 which includes a plan-- 7,a7 for coordinating funding available through existing ,federal1 ,state1 and local sources2 and 7,b7 which is designed in collaboration with an eligible partnership4 7#b7 ,authorized activities ,grant funds under this section may be used for the following3 7,a7 ,aligning existing ,federal1 ,state1 and local funding and resources with a statewide or locally designed system for delivering high-quality early learning and care for eligible children in the ,state1 including developing evidence-based practices to improve staff quality1 instructional programming1 and time in program4 7,b7 ,analyzing needs for expanded access to existing high-quality early childhood education programs in the ,state1 including child care1 preschool1 and ,early ,head ,start1 ,head ,start1 and special education for all children1 particularly low-income children4 7,c7 ,developing or expanding eligible partnerships to-- 7i7 expand access for eligible children to existing high-quality providers or programs or1 if no high-quality early learning and care is accessible for eligible children1 expand access to high-quality early learning and care for eligible children2 7ii7 share best practices2 and 7iii7 ensure that parents have maximum choices in selecting the providers that meet their individual needs1 consistent with ,state and local laws4 7,d7 ,developing or expanding ,centers of ,excellence for the purposes of-- 7i7 disseminating best practices for achieving early academic success in the ,state1 including best practices for-- 7,i7 achieving school readiness1 including developing early literacy and mathematics skills2 7,,ii7 the acquisition of the ,english language for ,english learners2 or 7,,iii7 providing high-quality comprehensive services to low-income and at-risk children and their families2 7ii7 coordinating early education1 child care1 and other social services available in the ,state and local communities for low-income and at-risk children and families2 or 7iii7 providing effective transitions between preschool programs and elementary schools1 including by facilitating ongoing communication between early education and elementary school teachers and by improving the ability of teachers to work effectively with low-income and at-risk children and their families4 7,e7 ,expanding existing high-quality early education and care for infants and toddlers1 or if no high-quality early education and care is accessible for infants and toddlers1 expand access to high quality education and care4 7,f7 ,carrying out other strategies determined by the ,state to improve access to and expand the overall quality of a coordinated ,state or locally designed system of voluntary early learning and care services in the ,state4 7#c7 ,priority ,the activities implemented by a ,state under this subsection shall prioritize parental choice of providers and evidence-based practices for improving early learning program quality and access to the extent permitted under ,state and local law4 7e7 ,reporting ,a ,state that receives a grant under this part shall submit to the ,secretary1 at such time and in such manner as the ,secretary may reasonably require1 an annual report that includes-- 7#a7 the number and percentage of children who are served in high-quality early childhood education programs1 as identified by the ,state1 during each year of the grant duration using funds from-- 7,a7 only this part1 as applicable2 7,b7 the ,child ,care and ,development ,block ,grant ,act of #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #iheh et seq47 or section #dah of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fah72 7,c7 the ,head ,start ,act2 and 7,d7 other public and private providers1 as applicable2 7#b7 the quality improvements undertaken at the ,state level2 7#c7 the extent to which funds are being blended with other public and private funding2 and 7#d7 any other ways in which funds are used to meet the purposes of this part4 7f7 ,report to congress ,the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services1 shall prepare and submit to the ,committee on ,health1 ,education1 ,labor1 and ,pensions of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,education and the ,workforce of the ,house of ,representatives a biennial report containing the information described in subsection 7e7 for all ,states receiving funds under this part4 7g7 ,limitations on ,federal interference ,nothing in this part shall be construed to authorize the ,secretary to establish any criterion that specifies1 defines1 or prescribes-- 7#a7 early learning and development guidelines1 standards1 or specific assessments1 including the standards or measures that ,states use to develop1 implement1 or improve such guidelines1 standards1 or assessments2 7#b7 specific measures or indicators of quality early learning and care1 including-- 7,a7 the systems that ,states use to assess the quality of early childhood education programs and providers1 school readiness1 and achievement2 and 7,b7 the term high-quality early learning or care2 7#c7 early learning or preschool curriculum1 program of instruction1 or instructional content2 7#d7 teacher and staff qualifications and salaries2 7#e7 class sizes and child-to-instructional staff ratios2 and 7#f7 any aspect or parameter of a teacher1 principal1 other school leader1 or staff evaluation system within a ,state or local educational agency4 #eijc4 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this part such sums as may be necessary for each of fiscal years #bjaf through #bjba4 4 ,,vi ,innovation and flexibility #fjja4 ,purposes ,title ,,vi 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #gcja et seq47 is amended by inserting before part ,a of title ,,vi1 the following3 #fjja4 ,purposes ,the purposes of this title are-- 7#a7 to support ,state and local innovation in preparing all students to meet challenging ,state academic standards under section #aaaa7;b72 7#b7 to provide ,states and local educational agencies with maximum flexibility in using ,federal funds provided under this ,act2 and 7#c7 to support education in rural areas4 4 #fjjb4 ,improving academic achievement ,part ,a of title ,,vi 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #gcja et seq47 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking subparts #a and #d2 7#b7 by redesignating subpart #b as subpart #a2 7#c7 by redesignating sections #faba through #fabc as sections #faaa through #faac1 respectively2 7#d7 in section #faac1 as redesignated by paragraph 7#c7-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7i7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,i7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking not more than #ej percent of the nonadministrative ,state funds and inserting all1 or any lesser amount1 of ,state funds2 and 7,,ii7 by striking subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,d7 and inserting the following3 7,a7 ,part ,a of title ,,ii4 7,b7 ,part ,a of title ,,iv4 7,c7 ,part ,g of title ,v4 2 and 7ii7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking and subject to the #ej percent limitation described in paragraph 7#a72 and 7,b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7i7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,i7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking 7except and all that follows through subparagraph 7,c77 and inserting may transfer all1 or any lesser amount1 of the funds allocated to it2 7,,ii7 by striking subparagraph 7,b72 7,,iii7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,c7 as subparagraph 7,b72 and 7,,iv7 in subparagraph 7,b71 as redesignated by subclause 7,,iii71 by striking and subject to the percentage limitation described in subparagraph 7,a7 or 7,b71 as applicable2 and 7ii7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,i7 by striking subparagraph 7,a71 7,b71 or 7,c7 and inserting subparagraph 7,a7 or 7,b72 and 7,,ii7 by striking subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,d7 and inserting the following3 7,a7 ,part ,a of title ,,ii4 7,b7 ,part ,a of title ,,iv4 7,c7 ,part ,g of title ,v4 2 and 7#e7 by striking subpart #c and inserting the following3 #b ,weighted student funding flexibility pilot program #faba4 ,weighted student funding flexibility pilot program 7a7 ,purpose ,the purpose of the pilot program under this section is to provide local educational agencies with flexibility to consolidate ,federal1 ,state1 and local funding in order to create a single school funding system based on weighted per pupil allocations for low-income and otherwise disadvantaged students4 7b7 ,authority ,the ,secretary may1 on a competitive basis1 enter into local flexibility demonstration agreements-- 7#a7 for not more than #b years with local educational agencies that are selected under subsection 7c7 and submit proposed agreements that meet the requirements of subsection 7d72 and 7#b7 under which such agencies may consolidate and use funds in accordance with subsection 7d7 in order to develop and implement a school funding system based on weighted per pupil allocations for low-income and otherwise disadvantaged students4 7c7 ,selection of local educational agencies 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may enter into local flexibility demonstration agreements with not more than #be local educational agencies1 reflecting the size and geographic diversity of all such agencies nationwide to the maximum extent feasible4 7#b7 ,selection ,each local educational agency shall be selected on a competitive basis from among those local educational agencies that-- 7,a7 submit a proposed local flexibility demonstration agreement under subsection 7d7 to the ,secretary2 7,b7 demonstrate to the satisfaction of the ,secretary that the agreement meets the requirements of subsection 7d72 and 7,c7 agree to meet the continued demonstration requirements under subsection 7e74 7d7 ,required terms of local flexibility demonstration agreement 7#a7 ,application ,each local educational agency that desires to participate in the pilot program under this section shall submit1 at such time1 in such form1 and including such information as the ,secretary may prescribe1 an application to enter into a local flexibility demonstration agreement with the ,secretary in order to develop and implement a school funding system based on weighted per pupil allocations that meets the requirements of this section1 including-- 7,a7 a description of the school funding system based on weighted per pupil allocations1 including how the system will meet the requirements under paragraph 7#b72 7,b7 a list of funding sources1 including eligible ,federal funds the local educational agency will include in such system2 7,c7 a description of the amount and percentage of total local educational agency funding1 including ,state1 local1 and eligible ,federal funds1 that will be allocated through such system2 7,d7 the per-pupil expenditures 7including actual personnel expenditures1 including staff salary differentials for years of employment1 and actual nonpersonnel expenditures7 of ,state and local funds for each school served by the agency for the preceding fiscal year2 7,e7 the per-pupil amount of eligible ,federal funds each school served by the agency1 disaggregated by program1 received in the preceding fiscal year2 7,f7 a description of how the system will continue to ensure that any eligible ,federal funds allocated through the system will continue to meet the purposes of each ,federal funding stream1 including serving students from low-income families1 ,english learners1 migratory children1 and children who are neglected1 delinquent1 or at risk1 as applicable2 7,g7 a description of how the local educational agency will develop and employ a weighted student funding system to support public elementary schools and secondary schools in order to improve the academic achievement of students1 including low-income students1 the lowest achieving students1 ,english learners1 and students with disabilities2 7,h7 an assurance that the local educational agency developed and will implement the local flexibility demonstration agreement in consultation with teachers1 principals1 other school leaders1 administrators of ,federal programs impacted by the agreement1 parents1 civil rights leaders1 and other relevant stakeholders2 7,i7 an assurance that the local educational agency will use fiscal control and sound accountability procedures that ensure proper disbursement of1 and accounting for1 eligible ,federal funds consolidated and used under such system2 7,j7 an assurance that the local educational agency will continue to meet the fiscal provisions in section #aaag2 and 7,k7 an assurance that the local educational agency will meet the requirements of all applicable ,federal civil rights laws in carrying out the agreement and in consolidating and using funds under the agreement4 7#b7 ,requirements of system ,a local educational agency's school funding system based on weighted per pupil allocations shall meet each of the following requirements3 7,a7 ,the system shall-- 7i7 allocate a significant portion of funds1 including ,state1 local1 and eligible ,federal funds1 to the school level through a formula that determines per-pupil weighted amounts based on individual student characteristics2 7ii7 use weights or allocation amounts that allocate substantially more funding to students from low-income families and ,english learners than to other students2 and 7iii7 demonstrate to the ,secretary1 that each high-poverty school received at least as much total per-pupil funding1 including from ,federal1 ,state1 and local sources1 for low-income students and at least as much total per-pupil funding1 including from ,federal1 ,state1 and local sources1 for ,english learners as the school received in the year prior to carrying out the pilot program4 7,b7 ,the system shall be used to allocate a significant portion1 including all school level personnel expenditures for instructional staff and nonpersonnel expenditures1 but not less than #fe percent1 of all the local educational agency's local and ,state funds to schools4 7,c7 ,after allocating funds through the school funding system1 the local educational agency shall charge schools for the per-pupil expenditures of ,federal1 ,state1 and local funds1 including actual personnel expenditures for instructional staff and actual nonpersonnel expenditures4 7,d7 ,the system may include weights or allocation amounts according to other characteristics4 7e7 ,continued demonstration ,each local educational agency that is selected to participate in the pilot program under this section shall annually-- 7#a7 demonstrate to the ,secretary1 that no high-poverty school served by the agency received less total per-pupil funding1 including from ,federal1 ,state1 and local sources1 for low-income students or less total per-pupil funding1 including from ,federal1 ,state1 and local sources1 for ,english learners than the school received in the previous year2 7#b7 make public and report to the ,secretary the per-pupil expenditures 7including actual personnel expenditures that include staff salary differentials for years of employment1 and actual non-personnel expenditures7 of ,state1 local1 and ,federal funds for each school served by the agency1 and disaggregated by student poverty quartile and by minority student quartile for the preceding fiscal year2 and 7#c7 make public the total number of students enrolled in each school served by the agency and the number of students enrolled in each such school disaggregated by each of the categories of students1 as defined in section #aaaa7;b77#c77;,a74 7f7 ,eligible ,federal funds ,in this section1 the term eligible ,federal funds means funds received by a local educational agency under titles ,i1 ,,ii1 ,,iii1 and ,,iv of this ,act4 7g7 ,limitations on administrative expenditures ,each local educational agency that has entered into a local flexibility demonstration agreement with the ,secretary under this section may use1 for administrative purposes1 from eligible ,federal funds not more than the percentage of funds allowed for such purpose under any of titles ,i1 ,,ii1 ,,iii1 or ,,iv4 7h7 ,peer review ,the ,secretary may establish a peer-review process to assist in the review of a proposed local flexibility demonstration agreement4 7i7 ,noncompliance ,the ,secretary may1 after providing notice and an opportunity for a hearing 7including the opportunity to provide information as provided for in subsection 7j771 terminate a local flexibility demonstration agreement under this section if there is evidence that the local educational agency has failed to comply with the terms of the agreement and the requirements under subsections 7d7 and 7e74 7j7 ,evidence ,if a local educational agency believes that the ,secretary's determination under subsection 7i7 is in error for statistical or other substantive reasons1 the local educational agency may provide supporting evidence to the ,secretary1 and the ,secretary shall consider that evidence before making a final termination determination4 7k7 ,program evaluation ,from the amount reserved for evaluation activities in section #ifja1 the ,secretary1 acting through the ,director of the ,institute of ,education ,sciences1 shall1 in consultation with the relevant program office at the ,department1 evaluate the implementation and impact of the local flexibility demonstration agreements under this section1 consistent with section #ifja and specifically on improving the equitable distribution of ,state and local funding and increasing student achievement4 7l7 ,renewal of local flexibility demonstration agreement ,the ,secretary may renew for additional #c-year terms a local flexibility demonstration agreement under this section if-- 7#a7 the local educational agency has met the requirements under subsections 7d77#b7 and 7e7 and agrees to and has a high likelihood of continuing to meet such requirements2 and 7#b7 the ,secretary determines that renewing the local flexibility demonstration agreement is in the interest of students served under titles ,i and ,,iii1 including students from low-income families1 ,english learners1 migratory children1 and children who are neglected1 delinquent1 or at risk4 7m7 ,definition of high-poverty school ,in this section1 the term high-poverty school means a school that is in the highest #b quartiles of schools served by a local educational agency1 based on the percentage of enrolled students from low-income families4 4 #fjjc4 ,rural education initiative ,part ,b of title ,,vi 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #gcda et seq47 is amended-- 7#a7 in section #fbaa-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a77#a71 by striking subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,e7 and inserting the following3 7,a7 ,part ,a of title ,i4 7,b7 ,part ,a of title ,,ii4 7,c7 ,title ,,iii4 7,d7 ,part ,a or ,b of title ,,iv4 7,e7 ,part ,g of title ,v4 2 7,b7 in subsection 7b77#a7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a77ii71 by striking #g or #h1 as determined by the ,secretary2 or and inserting #da1 #db1 or #dc1 as determined by the ,secretary22 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 or2 and 7iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7,c7 the local educational agency is a member of an educational service agency that does not receive funds under this subpart and the local educational agency meets the requirements of this part4 2 and 7,c7 in subsection 7c71 by striking paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#c7 and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,part ,a of title ,,ii4 7#b7 ,part ,a of title ,,iv4 2 7#b7 in section #fbab-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#e7 and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,part ,a of title ,i4 7#b7 ,part ,a of title ,,ii4 7#c7 ,title ,,iii4 7#d7 ,part ,a or ,b of title ,,iv4 7#e7 ,part ,g of title ,v4 2 7,b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7i7 by striking paragraph 7#a7 and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,allocation 7,a7 ,in general ,except as provided in paragraph 7#c71 the ,secretary shall award a grant under subsection 7a7 to a local educational agency eligible under section #fbaa7;b7 for a fiscal year in an amount equal to the initial amount determined under paragraph 7#b7 for the fiscal year minus the total amount received by the agency under the provisions of law described in section #fbaa7;c7 for the preceding fiscal year4 7,b7 ,special determination ,for a local educational agency that is eligible under section #fbaa and is a member of an educational service agency1 the ,secretary may determine the award amount by subtracting from the initial amount determined under paragraph 7#b71 an amount that is equal to that local educational agency's per-pupil share of the total amount received by the educational service agency under titles ,,ii and ,,iv1 as long as a determination under this subparagraph would not disproportionately affect any ,state4 2 7ii7 by striking paragraph 7#b7 and inserting the following3 7#b7 ,determination of initial amount 7,a7 ,in general ,the initial amount referred to in paragraph 7#a7 is equal to #ajj multiplied by the total number of students in excess of #ej students1 in average daily attendance at the schools served by the local educational agency1 plus #bj1jjj1 except that the initial amount may not exceed #fj1jjj4 7,b7 ,special rule ,for any fiscal year in which the amount made available to carry out this part is #beb1jjj1jjj or more1 subparagraph 7,a7 shall be applied-- 7i7 by substituting #be1jjj for #bj1jjj2 and 7ii7 by substituting #hj1jjj for #fj1jjj4 2 and 7iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7#d7 ,hold harmless ,for a local educational agency that is not eligible under this subpart but met the eligibility requirements under section #fbaa7;b7 as such section was in effect on the day before the date of enactment of the ,every ,child ,achieves ,act of #bjae1 the agency shall receive-- 7,a7 for fiscal year #bjaf1 #ge percent of the amount such agency received for fiscal year #bjae2 7,b7 for fiscal year #bjag1 #ej percent of the amount such agency received for fiscal year #bjae2 and 7,c7 for fiscal year #bjah1 #be percent of the amount such agency received for fiscal year #bjae4 2 and 7,c7 by striking subsection 7d72 7#c7 by striking section #fbac and inserting the following3 #fbac4 ,academic achievement assessments ,each local educational agency that uses or receives funds under this subpart for a fiscal year shall administer an assessment that is consistent with section #aaaa7;b77#b74 2 7#d7 in section #fbba-- 7,a7 in subsection 7b77#a77;,b71 by striking #f1 #g1 or #h and inserting #cb1 #cc1 #da1 #db1 or #dc2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7c77#a71 by striking ,bureau of ,indian ,affairs and inserting ,bureau of ,indian ,education2 7#e7 in section #fbbb7;a71 by striking paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#g7 and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,activities authorized under part ,a of title ,i4 7#b7 ,activities authorized under part ,a of title ,,ii4 7#c7 ,activities authorized under title ,,iii4 7#d7 ,activities authorized under part ,a of title ,,iv4 7#e7 ,parental involvement activities4 7#f7 ,activities authorized under part ,g of title ,v4 2 7#f7 in section #fbbc-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking at such time1 in such manner1 and accompanied by such information and inserting at such time and in such manner2 and 7,b7 by striking subsection 7b7 and inserting the following3 7b7 ,contents ,each application submitted under subsection 7a7 shall include information on-- 7#a7 program objectives and outcomes for activities under this subpart1 including how the ,state educational agency or specially qualified agency will use funds to help all students meet the challenging ,state academic standards under section #aaaa7;b72 7#b7 if the ,state educational agency or specially qualified agency will competitively award grants to eligible local educational agencies1 as described in section #fbba7;b77#b77;,a71 the application under the section shall include-- 7,a7 the methods and criteria the ,state educational agency or specially qualified agency will use for reviewing applications and awarding funds to local educational agencies on a competitive basis2 and 7,b7 how the ,state educational agency or specially qualified agency will notify eligible local educational agencies of the grant competition2 and 7#c7 a description of how the ,state educational agency or specially qualified agency will provide technical assistance to eligible local educational agencies to help such agencies implement the activities described in section #fbbb4 2 7#g7 in section #fbbd-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7i7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by inserting or specially qualified agency after ,each ,state educational agency2 7ii7 by striking paragraph 7#a7 and inserting the following3 7#a7 if the report is submitted by a ,state educational agency1 the method the ,state educational agency used to award grants to eligible local educational agencies1 and to provide assistance to schools1 under this subpart2 2 and 7iii7 by striking paragraph 7#c7 and inserting the following3 7#c7 the degree to which progress has been made toward meeting the objectives and outcomes described in the application submitted under section #fbbc1 including having all students in the ,state or the area served by the specially qualified agency1 as applicable1 meet the challenging ,state academic standards under section #aaaa7;b74 2 7,b7 by striking subsection 7b7 and 7c7 and inserting the following3 7b7 ,report to congress ,the ,secretary shall prepare a summary of the reports under subsection 7a7 and submit a biennial report to the ,committee on ,health1 ,education1 ,labor1 and ,pensions of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,education and the ,workforce of the ,house of ,representatives4 2 7,c7 by redesignating subsection 7d7 as subsection 7c72 7,d7 in subsection 7c71 as redesignated by subparagraph 7,c71 by striking assessment that is consistent with section #aaaa7;b77#c7 and inserting assessment that is consistent with section #aaaa7;b77#b72 and 7,e7 by striking subsection 7e72 7#h7 by inserting after section #fbbd the following3 #fbbe4 ,choice of participation 7a7 ,in general ,if a local educational agency is eligible for funding under both subparts #a and #b of this part1 such local educational agency may receive funds under either subpart #a or subpart #b for a fiscal year1 but may not receive funds under both subparts for such fiscal year4 7b7 ,notification ,a local educational agency eligible for funding under both subparts #a and #b of this part shall notify the ,secretary and the ,state educational agency under which of such subparts the local educational agency intends to receive funds for a fiscal year by a date that is established by the ,secretary for the notification4 2 and 7#i7 in section #fbcd1 by striking #cjj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjjb and such sums as may be necessary for each of the #e succeeding fiscal years1 and inserting such sums as may be necessary for each of the fiscal years #bjaf through #bjba14 #fjjd4 ,general provisions ,part ,c of title ,,vi 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #gcga7 is amended to read as follows3 ,c ,general provisions #fcja4 ,prohibition against federal mandates1 direction1 or control ,nothing in this title shall be construed to authorize an officer or employee of the ,federal ,government to mandate1 direct1 or control a ,state1 local educational agency1 or school's specific instructional content1 academic standards and assessments1 curriculum1 or program of instruction1 as a condition of eligibility to receive funds under this ,act4 #fcjb4 ,rule of construction on equalized spending ,nothing in this title shall be construed to mandate equalized spending per pupil for a ,state1 local educational agency1 or school4 4 ,,vii ,indian1 ,native ,hawaiian1 and ,alaska ,native education #gjja4 ,indian education ,part ,a of title ,,vii 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #gdja et seq47 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking sections #gacb1 #gacc1 #gacd1 and #gacf2 7#b7 by redesignating section #gace as section #gacb2 7#c7 by striking section #gajb and inserting the following3 #gajb4 ,purpose ,it is the purpose of this part to support the efforts of local educational agencies1 ,indian tribes and organizations1 postsecondary institutions1 and other entities-- 7#a7 to ensure the academic achievement of ,american ,indian and ,alaska ,native students by meeting their unique culture1 language1 and educational needs1 consistent with section #aaaa2 7#b7 to ensure that ,american ,indian and ,alaska ,native students gain knowledge and understanding of ,native communities1 languages1 tribal histories1 traditions1 and cultures2 and 7#c7 to ensure that teachers1 principals1 other school leaders1 and other staff who serve ,american ,indian and ,alaska ,native students have the ability to provide effective instruction and supports to such students4 2 7#d7 by striking section #gaaa and inserting the following3 #gaaa4 ,purpose ,it is the purpose of this subpart to support local educational agencies in developing elementary school and secondary school programs for ,american ,indian and ,alaska ,native students that are designed to-- 7#a7 meet the unique cultural1 language1 and educational needs of such students2 and 7#b7 ensure that all students meet the challenging ,state academic standards adopted under section #aaaa7;b74 2 7#e7 in section #gaab-- 7,a7 by striking subsection 7a7 and inserting the following3 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may make grants1 from allocations made under section #gaac1 and in accordance with this section and section #gaac1 to-- 7#a7 local educational agencies2 7#b7 ,indian tribes2 and 7#c7 consortia of #b or more local educational agencies1 ,indian tribes1 ,indian organizations1 or ,indian community-based organizations1 provided that each local educational agency participating in such a consortium-- 7,a7 provides an assurance that the eligible ,indian children served by such local educational agency receive the services of the programs funded under this subpart2 and 7,b7 is subject to all the requirements1 assurances1 and obligations applicable to local educational agencies under this subpart4 2 7,b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7i7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking ,a local educational agency shall and inserting ,subject to paragraph 7#b71 a local educational agency shall2 7ii7 by redesignating paragraph 7#b7 as paragraph 7#c72 and 7iii7 by inserting after paragraph 7#a7 the following3 7#b7 ,cooperative agreements ,a local educational agency may enter into a cooperative agreement with an ,indian tribe under this subpart if such ,indian tribe-- 7,a7 represents not less than #be percent of the eligible ,indian children who are served by such local educational agency2 and 7,b7 requests that the local educational agency enters into a cooperative agreement under this subpart4 2 and 7,c7 by striking subsection 7c7 and inserting the following3 7c7 ,indian tribes and indian organizations 7#a7 ,in general ,if a local educational agency that is otherwise eligible for a grant under this subpart does not establish a committee under section #gaad7;c77#d7 for such grant1 an ,indian tribe1 an ,indian organization1 or a consortium of such entities1 that represents more than one-half of the eligible ,indian children who are served by such local educational agency may apply for such grant4 7#b7 ,unaffiliated indian tribes ,an ,indian tribe that operates a public school and such tribe is not affiliated with either a local educational agency or the ,bureau of ,indian ,education shall be eligible to apply for a grant under this subpart4 7#c7 ,special rule 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall treat each ,indian tribe1 ,indian organization1 or consortium of such entities applying for a grant pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 or 7#b7 as if such tribe1 ,indian organization1 or consortium were a local educational agency for purposes of this subpart4 7,b7 ,exceptions ,notwithstanding subparagraph 7,a71 such ,indian tribe1 ,indian organization1 or consortium shall not be subject to the requirements of subsections 7b77#g7 or 7c77#d7 of section #gaad or section #gaah7;c7 or #gaai4 7#d7 ,assurance to serve all ,indian children ,an ,indian tribe1 ,indian organization1 or consortium of such entities that is eligible to apply for a grant under paragraph 7#a7 shall include1 in the application required under section #gaad1 an assurance that the entity will use the grant funds to provide services to all ,indian students served by the local educational agency4 7d7 ,indian community-based organization 7#a7 ,in general ,if no local educational agency pursuant to subsection 7b71 and no ,indian tribe1 ,indian organization1 or consortium pursuant to subsection 7c71 applies for a grant under this subpart1 an ,indian community-based organization serving the community of the local educational agency may apply for such grant4 7#b7 ,applicability of special rule ,the ,secretary shall apply the special rule in subsection 7c77#c7 to an ,indian community-based organization applying or receiving a grant under paragraph 7#a7 in the same manner as such rule applies to an ,indian tribe1 ,indian organization1 or consortium4 7#c7 ,definition of indian community-based organization ,in this subsection1 the term ,indian community-based organization means any organization that-- 7,a7 is composed primarily of ,indian parents and community members1 tribal government education officials1 and tribal members from a specific community2 7,b7 assists in the social1 cultural1 and educational development of ,indians in such community2 7,c7 meets the unique cultural1 language1 and academic needs of ,indian students2 and 7,d7 demonstrates organizational capacity to manage the grant4 7e7 ,consortia 7#a7 ,in general ,a local educational agency1 ,indian tribe1 or ,indian organization that meets the eligibility requirements under this section may form a consortium with other eligible local educational agencies1 ,indian tribes1 or ,indian organizations for the purpose of obtaining grants and operating programs under this subpart4 7#b7 ,requirements ,in any case where #b or more local educational agencies1 ,indian tribes1 or ,indian organizations that are eligible under subsection 7b7 form or participate in a consortium to obtain a grant1 or operate a program1 under this subpart1 each local educational agency1 ,indian tribe1 and ,indian organization participating in such a consortium shall-- 7,a7 provide1 in the application submitted under section #gaad1 an assurance that the eligible ,indian children served by such local educational agency1 ,indian tribe1 and ,indian organization will receive the services of the programs funded under this subpart2 and 7,b7 agree to be subject to all requirements1 assurances1 and obligations applicable to a local educational agency1 ,indian tribe1 and ,indian organization receiving a grant under this subpart4 2 7#f7 in section #gaac-- 7,a7 in subsection 7b77#a71 by striking ,bureau of ,indian ,affairs and inserting ,bureau of ,indian ,education2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7d7-- 7i7 in the subsection heading1 by striking ,indian ,affairs and inserting ,indian ,education2 and 7ii7 in paragraph 7#a77;,a77i71 by striking ,bureau of ,indian ,affairs and inserting ,bureau of ,indian ,education2 7#g7 in section #gaad-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a71 by inserting ,indian tribe1 or consortia as described in section #gaac7;b77#b7 after ,each local educational agency12 7,b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7i7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,i7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking is consistent with the ,state and local plans and inserting supports the ,state1 tribal1 and local plans2 and 7,,ii7 by striking subparagraph 7,b7 and inserting the following3 7,b7 includes program objectives and outcomes for activities under this subpart that are based on the same challenging ,state academic standards developed by the ,state under title ,i for all students2 2 7ii7 by striking paragraph 7#c7 and inserting the following3 7#c7 explains how the local educational agency1 tribe1 or consortium will use funds made available under this subpart to supplement other ,federal1 ,state1 and local programs that meet the needs of such students2 2 7iii7 in paragraph 7#e77;,b71 by striking and after the semicolon2 7iv7 in paragraph 7#f7-- 7,i7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7aa7 in clause 7i71 by striking and after the semicolon2 7bb7 by adding at the end the following3 7iii7 the ,indian tribes whose children are served by the local educational agency1 consistent with section #ddd of the ,general ,education ,provisions ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #abcb;g7 7commonly referred to as the ,family ,educational ,rights and ,privacy ,act of #aigd72 and 2 and 7,,ii7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7v7 by adding at the end the following3 7#g7 describes the process the local educational agency used to collaborate with ,indian tribes located in the community in the development of the comprehensive programs and the actions taken as a result of such collaboration4 2 7,c7 in subsection 7c7-- 7i7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking the education of ,indian children1 and inserting services and activities consistent with those described in this subpart12 7ii7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,i7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking and after the semicolon2 7,,ii7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking served by such agency2 and inserting served by such agency1 and meet program objectives and outcomes for activities under this subpart2 and2 and 7,,iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7,c7 determine the extent to which such activities address the unique cultural1 language1 and educational needs of ,indian students2 2 7iii7 in paragraph 7#c77;,c7-- 7,i7 by inserting representatives of ,indian tribes on ,indian lands located within #ej miles of any school that the agency will serve if such tribe has any children in such school1 after parents of ,indian children and teachers12 and 7,,ii7 by striking and after the semicolon2 7iv7 in paragraph 7#d7-- 7,i7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7aa7 in clause 7i71 by inserting and family members after parents2 7bb7 by redesignating clauses 7ii7 and 7iii7 as clauses 7iii7 and 7iv71 respectively2 and 7cc7 by inserting after clause 7i7 the following3 7ii7 representatives of ,indian tribes on ,indian lands located within #ej miles of any school that the agency will serve if such tribe has any children in such school2 2 7,,ii7 by striking subparagraph 7,b7 and inserting the following3 7,b7 a majority of whose members are parents and family members of ,indian children and representatives of ,indian tribes described in subparagraph 7,a77ii71 as applicable2 2 7,,iii7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by inserting and family members after 1 parents2 7,,iv7 in subparagraph 7,d77ii71 by striking and after the semicolon2 7,v7 in subparagraph 7,e71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7,,vi7 by adding at the end the following3 7,f7 that will determine the extent to which the activities of the local educational agency will address the unique cultural1 linguistic1 and educational needs of ,indian students2 2 and 7v7 by adding at the end the following3 7#e7 the local educational agency will coordinate activities under this title with other ,federal programs supporting educational and related services administered by such agency2 7#f7 the local educational agency conducted outreach to parents and family members to meet the requirements under this paragraph2 and 7#g7 the local educational agency will use funds received under this subpart only for activities described and authorized in this subpart4 2 and 7,d7 by adding at the end the following3 7d7 ,outreach ,the ,secretary shall monitor the applications for grants under this subpart to identify eligible local educational agencies and schools operated by the ,bureau of ,indian ,education that have not applied for such grants1 and shall undertake appropriate outreach activities to encourage and assist eligible entities to submit applications for such grants4 7e7 ,technical assistance ,the ,secretary shall1 directly or by contract1 provide technical assistance to a local educational agency or ,bureau of ,indian ,education school upon request 7in addition to any technical assistance available under other provisions of this ,act or available through the ,institute of ,education ,sciences7 to support the services and activities provided under this subpart1 including technical assistance for-- 7#a7 the development of applications under this subpart2 7#b7 improvement in the quality of implementation1 content1 and evaluation of activities supported under this subpart2 and 7#c7 integration of activities under this subpart with other educational activities carried out by the local educational agency4 2 7#h7 in section #gaae-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7i7 in paragraph 7#a71 by inserting solely for the services and activities described in such application after under section #gaad7;a72 and 7ii7 in paragraph 7#b71 by inserting to be responsive to the unique learning styles of ,indian and ,alaska ,native children after ,indian students2 7,b7 by striking subsection 7b7 and inserting the following3 7b7 ,particular activities ,the services and activities referred to in subsection 7a7 may include-- 7#a7 activities that support ,native ,american language programs and ,native ,american language restoration programs1 which may be taught by traditional leaders2 7#b7 culturally related activities that support the program described in the application submitted by the local educational agency2 7#c7 high-quality early childhood and family programs that emphasize school readiness2 7#d7 enrichment programs that focus on problem solving and cognitive skills development and directly support the attainment of challenging ,state academic standards described in #aaaa7;b72 7#e7 integrated educational services in combination with other programs that meet the needs of ,indian children and their families1 including programs that promote parental involvement in school activities and increase student achievement2 7#f7 career preparation activities to enable ,indian students to participate in programs such as the programs supported by the ,carl ,d4 ,perkins ,career and ,technical ,education ,act of #bjjf1 including programs for tech-prep education1 mentoring1 and apprenticeship2 7#g7 activities to educate individuals so as to prevent violence1 suicide1 and substance abuse2 7#h7 the acquisition of equipment1 but only if the acquisition of the equipment is essential to achieve the purpose described in section #gaaa2 7#i7 activities that promote the incorporation of culturally responsive teaching and learning strategies into the educational program of the local educational agency2 7#aj7 family literacy services2 7#aa7 activities that recognize and support the unique cultural and educational needs of ,indian children1 and incorporate appropriately qualified tribal elders and seniors2 and 7#ab7 dropout prevention strategies and strategies to-- 7,a7 meet the educational needs of at-risk ,indian students in correctional facilities2 and 7,b7 support ,indian students who are transitioning from such facilities to schools served by local educational agencies4 2 7,c7 in subsection 7c7-- 7i7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking and after the semicolon2 7ii7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking the period and inserting 2 and2 and 7iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 the local educational agency identifies in its application how the use of such funds in a schoolwide program will provide benefits to ,indian students4 2 and 7,d7 by adding at the end the following3 7e7 ,limitation on use of funds ,funds provided to a grantee under this subpart may not be used for long-distance travel expenses for training activities available locally or regionally4 2 7#i7 in section #gaaf-- 7,a7 in subsection 7g7-- 7i7 by striking ,no ,child ,left ,behind ,act of #bjja and inserting ,every ,child ,achieves ,act of #bjae2 7ii7 by inserting the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services1 after the ,secretary of the ,interior12 and 7iii7 by inserting and coordination after providing for the implementation2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7o7-- 7i7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of the ,no ,child ,left ,behind ,act of #bjja1 and inserting ,not later than #b years after date of enactment of the ,every ,child ,achieves ,act of #bjae1 and every #e years thereafter12 and 7ii7 by striking paragraph 7#b7 and inserting the following3 7#b7 ,contents ,the report required under paragraph 7#a7 shall identify-- 7,a7 any statutory barriers to the ability of participants to more effectively integrate their education and related services to ,indian students in a manner consistent with the objectives of this section2 and 7,b7 the effective practices for program integration that result in increased student achievement1 graduation rates1 and other relevant outcomes for ,indian students4 2 7#aj7 in section #gaag-- 7,a7 in subsection 7b77#a7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a77ii71 by inserting or membership after the enrollment2 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by inserting or membership after the enrollment2 7,b7 by striking subsection 7e7 and inserting the following3 7e7 ,documentation 7#a7 ,in general ,for purposes of determining whether a child is eligible to be counted for the purpose of computing the amount of a grant award under section #gaac1 the membership of the child1 or any parent or grandparent of the child1 in a tribe or band of ,indians 7as so defined7 may be established by proof other than an enrollment number1 notwithstanding the availability of an enrollment number for a member of such tribe or band4 ,nothing in subsection 7b7 shall be construed to require the furnishing of an enrollment number4 7#b7 ,no new or duplicate determinations ,once a child is determined to be an ,indian eligible to be counted for such grant award1 the local educational agency shall maintain a record of such determination and shall not require a new or duplicate determination to be made for such child for a subsequent application for a grant under this subpart4 7#c7 ,previously filed forms ,an ,indian student eligibility form that was on file as required by this section on the day before the date of enactment of the ,every ,child ,achieves ,act of #bjae and that met the requirements of this section1 as this section was in effect on the day before the date of enactment of such ,act1 shall remain valid for such ,indian student4 2 7,c7 in subsection 7g71 by striking ,bureau of ,indian ,affairs and inserting ,bureau of ,indian ,education2 and 7,d7 by adding at the end the following3 7i7 ,technical assistance ,the ,secretary shall1 directly or through contract1 provide technical assistance to a local educational agency or ,bureau of ,indian ,education school upon request1 in addition to any technical assistance available under section #aaad or available through the ,institute of ,education ,sciences1 to support the services and activities described under this section1 including for the-- 7#a7 development of applications under this section2 7#b7 improvement in the quality of implementation1 content of activities1 and evaluation of activities supported under this subpart2 7#c7 integration of activities under this title with other educational activities established by the local educational agency2 and 7#d7 coordination of activities under this title with programs administered by each ,federal agency providing grants for the provision of educational and related services and sharing of best practices4 2 7#aa7 in section #gaah1 by striking subsection 7c7 and inserting the following3 7c7 ,reduction of payment for failure ,to maintain fiscal effort ,each local educational agency shall maintain fiscal effort in accordance with section #ieba or be subject to reduced payments under this subpart in accordance with such section #ieba4 2 7#ab7 in section #gaba-- 7,a7 by striking the section header and inserting the following3 #gaba4 ,improvement of educational opportunities for ,indian children and youth 2 7,b7 in subsection 7a7-- 7i7 in paragraph 7#a71 by inserting and youth after ,indian children2 and 7ii7 in paragraph 7#b77;,b71 by inserting and youth after ,alaska ,native children2 7,c7 in subsection 7b71 by striking ,indian institution 7including an ,indian institution of higher education7 and inserting a ,tribal ,college or ,university 7as defined in section #caf7;b7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife72 7,d7 in subsection 7c7-- 7i7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,i7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by inserting and youth after disadvantaged children2 7,,ii7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by inserting and youth after such children2 7,,iii7 in subparagraph 7,d71 by inserting and youth after ,indian children2 7,,iv7 in subparagraph 7,e71 by inserting and youth after ,indian children both places the term appears2 7,v7 by striking subparagraph 7,g7 and inserting the following3 7,g7 high-quality early childhood education programs that are effective in preparing young children to be making sufficient academic progress by the end of grade #c1 including kindergarten and prekindergarten programs1 family-based preschool programs that emphasize school readiness1 and the provision of services to ,indian children with disabilities2 2 and 7,,vi7 in subparagraph 7,l7-- 7aa7 by striking appropriately qualified tribal elders and seniors and inserting traditional leaders2 and 7bb7 by inserting and youth after ,indian children2 7ii7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking ,professional development and inserting ,high-quality professional development2 7,e7 in subsection 7d7-- 7i7 in paragraph 7#a77;,c71 by striking make a grant payment for a grant described in this paragraph to an eligible entity after the initial year of the multiyear grant only if the ,secretary determines and inserting award grants for an initial period of not more than #c years and may renew such grants for not more than an additional #b years if the ,secretary determines2 and 7ii7 in paragraph 7#c77;,b7-- 7,i7 in clause 7i71 by striking parents of ,indian children and inserting parents and family of ,indian children2 and 7,,ii7 in clause 7iii71 by striking information demonstrating that the proposed program for the activities is a scientifically based research program and inserting evidence demonstrating that the proposed program is an evidence-based program2 and 7,f7 by adding at the end the following3 7f7 ,continuation ,notwithstanding any other provision of this section1 a grantee that is carrying out activities pursuant to a grant awarded under this section prior to the date of enactment of the ,every ,child ,achieves ,act of #bjae may continue to carry out such activities after such date of enactment under such grant in accordance with the terms of such grant award4 2 7#ac7 in section #gabb-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7i7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking individuals in teaching or other education professions that serve ,indian people and inserting teachers and administrators serving ,indian students2 and 7ii7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,i7 by inserting and support after to provide training2 and 7,,ii7 by striking ancillary educational personnel and inserting specialized instructional support personnel2 7,b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7i7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking including an ,indian institution of higher education and inserting including a ,tribal ,college or ,university1 as defined in section #caf7;b7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife2 and 7ii7 in paragraph 7#d71 by inserting in a consortium with at least one ,tribal ,college or ,university1 as defined in section #caf7;b7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife1 where feasible before the period at the end2 7,c7 in subsection 7d77#b71 by adding at the end the following3 7,c7 ,continuation ,notwithstanding any other provision of this section1 a grantee that is carrying out activities pursuant to a grant awarded under this section prior to the date of enactment of the ,every ,child ,achieves ,act of #bjae may continue to carry out such activities under such grant in accordance with the terms of that award4 2 7,d7 by striking subsection 7e7 and inserting the following3 7e7 ,application ,each eligible entity desiring a grant under this section shall submit an application to the ,secretary at such time1 in such manner1 and accompanied by such information1 as the ,secretary may reasonably require4 ,at a minimum1 an application under this section shall describe how the eligible entity will-- 7#a7 recruit qualified ,indian individuals1 such as students who may not be of traditional college age1 to become teachers1 or principals1 or school leaders2 7#b7 use funds made available under the grant to support the recruitment1 preparation1 and professional development of ,indian teachers or principals in local educational agencies that serve a high proportion of ,indian students2 and 7#c7 assist participants in meeting the requirements under subsection 7h74 2 7,e7 in subsection 7f7-- 7i7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 as paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c71 respectively2 7ii7 by inserting before paragraph 7#b71 as redesignated by clause 7i71 the following3 7#a7 may give priority in making grants to tribally-chartered and federally-chartered institutions of higher education2 2 and 7iii7 in paragraph 7#c71 as redesignated by clause 7i71 by striking basis of and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting basis of the length of any period for which the eligible entity has received a grant42 7,f7 by striking subsection 7g7 and inserting the following3 7g7 ,grant period ,the ,secretary shall award grants under this section for an initial period of not more than #c years1 and may renew such grants for an additional period of not more than #b years if the ,secretary finds that the grantee is achieving the objectives of the grant4 2 and 7,g7 in subsection 7h77#a77;,a77ii71 by striking people and inserting students in a local educational agency that serves a high proportion of ,indian students2 7#ad7 by striking section #gacb1 as redesignated by section #gjja7b71 and inserting the following3 #gacb4 ,grants to tribes for education administrative planning1 development1 and coordination 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may award grants under this section to eligible applicants to enable the eligible applicants to-- 7#a7 promote tribal self-determination in education2 7#b7 improve the academic achievement of ,indian children and youth2 and 7#c7 promote the coordination and collaboration of tribal educational agencies with ,state and local educational agencies to meet the unique educational and culturally related academic needs of ,indian students4 7b7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,eligible applicant ,in this section1 the term eligible applicant means-- 7,a7 an ,indian tribe or tribal organization approved by an ,indian tribe2 or 7,b7 a tribal educational agency4 7#b7 ,indian tribe ,the term ,indian tribe means a federally recognized tribe or a ,state-recognized tribe4 7#c7 ,tribal educational agency ,the term tribal educational agency means the agency1 department1 or instrumentality of an ,indian tribe that is primarily responsible for supporting tribal students' elementary and secondary education4 7c7 ,grant program ,the ,secretary may award grants to-- 7#a7 eligible applicants described under subsection 7b77#a77;,a7 to plan and develop a tribal educational agency1 if the tribe or organization has no current tribal educational agency1 for a period of not more than #a year2 and 7#b7 eligible applicants described under subsection 7b77#a77;,b71 for a period of not more than #c years1 in order to-- 7,a7 directly administer education programs1 including formula grant programs under this ,act1 consistent with ,state law and under a written agreement between the parties2 7,b7 build capacity to administer and coordinate such education programs1 and to improve the relationship and coordination between such applicants and the ,state educational agencies and local educational agencies that educate students from the tribe2 7,c7 receive training and support from the ,state educational agency and local educational agency1 in areas such as data collection and analysis1 grants management and monitoring1 fiscal accountability1 and other areas as needed2 7,d7 train and support the ,state educational agency and local educational agency in areas related to tribal history1 language1 or culture2 7,e7 build on existing activities or resources rather than replacing other funds2 and 7,f7 carry out other activities1 subject to the approval of the ,secretary4 7d7 ,grant application 7#a7 ,in general ,each eligible applicant desiring a grant under this section shall submit an application to the ,secretary at such time1 in such manner1 containing such information1 and consistent with such criteria1 as the ,secretary may reasonably prescribe4 7#b7 ,contents ,each application described in paragraph 7#a7 shall contain-- 7,a7 a statement describing the activities to be conducted1 and the objectives to be achieved1 under the grant2 7,b7 a description of the method to be used for evaluating the effectiveness of the activities for which assistance is sought and for determining whether such objectives are achieved2 and 7,c7 for applications for activities under subsection 7c77#b71 evidence of-- 7i7 a preliminary agreement with the appropriate ,state educational agency1 #a or more local educational agencies1 or both the ,state educational agency and a local educational agency2 and 7ii7 existing capacity as a tribal educational agency4 7#c7 ,approval ,the ,secretary may approve an application submitted by an eligible applicant under this subsection only if the ,secretary is satisfied that such application1 including any documentation submitted with the application-- 7,a7 demonstrates that the eligible applicant has consulted with other education entities1 if any1 within the territorial jurisdiction of the applicant that will be affected by the activities to be conducted under the grant2 7,b7 provides for consultation with such other education entities in the operation and evaluation of the activities conducted under the grant2 and 7,c7 demonstrates that there will be adequate resources provided under this section or from other sources to complete the activities for which assistance is sought4 7e7 ,restrictions 7#a7 ,in general ,a tribe may not receive funds under this section if such tribe receives funds under section #aadd of the ,education ,amendments of #aigh4 7#b7 ,direct services ,no funds under this section may be used to provide direct services4 7f7 ,supplement1 not supplant ,funds under this section shall be used to supplement1 and not supplant1 other ,federal1 ,state1 and local programs that meet the needs of tribal students4 2 7#ae7 in section #gada7;b77#a71 by inserting and the ,secretary of the ,interior after advise the ,secretary2 7#af7 in section #gaea1 by adding at the end the following3 7#d7 ,traditional leaders ,the term traditional leaders has the meaning given the term in section #ajc of the ,native ,american ,languages ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #bijb74 2 and 7#ag7 in section #gaeb-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking #if1djj1jjj for fiscal year #bjjb and such sums as may be necessary for each of the #e succeeding fiscal years and inserting such sums as may be necessary for each of fiscal years #bjaf through #bjba2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7b7 by striking #bd1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjjb and such sums as may be necessary for each of the #e succeeding fiscal years and inserting such sums as may be necessary for each of fiscal years #bjaf through #bjba4 #gjjb4 ,native ,hawaiian education ,part ,b of title ,,vii 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #geaa et seq47 is amended-- 7#a7 in section #gbjb1 by striking paragraphs 7#ad7 through 7#ba72 7#b7 by striking section #gbjd and inserting the following3 #gbjd4 ,native ,hawaiian ,education ,council 7a7 ,grant authorized ,in order to better effectuate the purposes of this part through the coordination of educational and related services and programs available to ,native ,hawaiians1 including those programs that receive funding under this part1 the ,secretary shall award a grant to the education council described under subsection 7b74 7b7 ,education council 7#a7 ,eligibility ,to be eligible to receive the grant under subsection 7a71 the council shall be an education council 7referred to in this section as the ,education ,council7 that meets the requirements of this subsection4 7#b7 ,composition ,the ,education ,council shall consist of #ae members1 of whom-- 7,a7 #a shall be the ,president of the ,university of ,hawaii 7or a designee72 7,b7 #a shall be the ,governor of the ,state of ,hawaii 7or a designee72 7,c7 #a shall be the ,superintendent of the ,state of ,hawaii ,department of ,education 7or a designee72 7,d7 #a shall be the chairperson of the ,office of ,hawaiian ,affairs 7or a designee72 7,e7 #a shall be the executive director of ,hawaii's ,charter ,school ,network 7or a designee72 7,f7 #a shall be the chief executive officer of the ,kamehameha ,schools 7or a designee72 7,g7 #a shall be the ,chief ,executive ,officer of the ,queen ,liliuokalani ,trust 7or a designee72 7,h7 #a shall be a member1 selected by the other members of the ,education ,council1 who represents a private grant-making entity2 7,i7 #a shall be the ,mayor of the ,county of ,hawaii 7or a designee72 7,j7 #a shall be the ,mayor of ,maui ,county 7or a designee from the ,island of ,maui72 7,k7 #a shall be the ,mayor of the ,county of ,kauai 7or a designee72 7,l7 #a shall be appointed by the ,mayor of ,maui ,county from the ,island of ,molokai or the ,island of ,lanai2 7,m7 #a shall be the ,mayor of the ,city and ,county of ,honolulu 7or a designee72 7,n7 #a shall be the chairperson of the ,hawaiian ,homes ,commission 7or a designee72 and 7,o7 #a shall be the chairperson of the ,hawaii ,workforce ,development ,council 7or a designee representing the private sector74 7#c7 ,requirements ,any designee serving on the ,education ,council shall demonstrate1 as determined by the individual who appointed such designee with input from the ,native ,hawaiian community1 not less than #e years of experience as a consumer or provider of ,native ,hawaiian education or cultural activities1 with traditional cultural experience given due consideration4 7#d7 ,limitation ,a member 7including a designee71 while serving on the ,education ,council1 shall not be a direct recipient or administrator of grant funds that are awarded under this part4 7#e7 ,term of members ,a member who is a designee shall serve for a term of not more than #d years4 7#f7 ,chair1 vice chair 7,a7 ,selection ,the ,education ,council shall select a ,chairperson and a ,vice-,chairperson from among the members of the ,education ,council4 7,b7 ,term limits ,the ,chairperson and ,vice-,chairperson shall each serve for a #b-year term4 7#g7 ,administrative provisions relating to education council ,the ,education ,council shall meet at the call of the ,chairperson of the ,council1 or upon request by a majority of the members of the ,education ,council1 but in any event not less often than every #abj days4 7#h7 ,no compensation ,none of the funds made available through the grant may be used to provide compensation to any member of the ,education ,council or member of a working group established by the ,education ,council1 for functions described in this section4 7c7 ,use of funds for coordination activities ,the ,education ,council shall use funds made available through a grant under subsection 7a7 to carry out each of the following activities3 7#a7 ,providing advice about the coordination of1 and serving as a clearinghouse for1 the educational and related services and programs available to ,native ,hawaiians1 including the programs assisted under this part4 7#b7 ,assessing the extent to which such services and programs meet the needs of ,native ,hawaiians1 and collecting data on the status of ,native ,hawaiian education4 7#c7 ,providing direction and guidance1 through the issuance of reports and recommendations1 to appropriate ,federal1 ,state1 and local agencies in order to focus and improve the use of resources1 including resources made available under this part1 relating to ,native ,hawaiian education1 and serving1 where appropriate1 in an advisory capacity4 7#d7 ,awarding grants1 if such grants enable the ,education ,council to carry out the activities described in paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#c74 7#e7 ,hiring an executive director who shall assist in executing the duties and powers of the ,education ,council1 as described in subsection 7d74 7d7 ,use of funds for technical assistance ,the ,education ,council shall use funds made available through a grant under subsection 7a7 to-- 7#a7 provide technical assistance to ,native ,hawaiian organizations that are grantees or potential grantees under this part2 7#b7 obtain from such grantees information and data regarding grants awarded under this part1 including information and data about-- 7,a7 the effectiveness of such grantees in meeting the educational priorities established by the ,education ,council1 as described in paragraph 7#f77;,d71 using metrics related to these priorities2 and 7,b7 the effectiveness of such grantees in carrying out any of the activities described in paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c7 of section #gbje7;a7 that are related to the specific goals and purposes of each grantee's grant project1 using metrics related to these priorities2 7#c7 assess and define the educational needs of ,native ,hawaiians2 7#d7 assess the programs and services available to address the educational needs of ,native ,hawaiians2 7#e7 assess and evaluate the individual and aggregate impact achieved by grantees under this part in improving ,native ,hawaiian educational performance and meeting the goals of this part1 using metrics related to these goals2 and 7#f7 prepare and submit to the ,secretary1 at the end of each calendar year1 an annual report that contains-- 7,a7 a description of the activities of the ,education ,council during the calendar year2 7,b7 a description of significant barriers to achieving the goals of this part2 7,c7 a summary of each community consultation session described in subsection 7e72 and 7,d7 recommendations to establish priorities for funding under this part1 based on an assessment of-- 7i7 the educational needs of ,native ,hawaiians2 7ii7 programs and services available to address such needs2 7iii7 the effectiveness of programs in improving the educational performance of ,native ,hawaiian students to help such students meet challenging ,state academic standards under section #aaaa7;b77#a72 and 7iv7 priorities for funding in specific geographic communities4 7e7 ,use of funds for community consultations ,the ,education ,council shall use funds made available through the grant under subsection 7a7 to hold not less than #a community consultation each year on each of the islands of ,hawaii1 ,maui1 ,molokai1 ,lanai1 ,oahu1 and ,kauai1 at which-- 7#a7 not less than #c members of the ,education ,council shall be in attendance2 7#b7 the ,education ,council shall gather community input regarding-- 7,a7 current grantees under this part1 as of the date of the consultation2 7,b7 priorities and needs of ,native ,hawaiians2 and 7,c7 other ,native ,hawaiian education issues2 and 7#c7 the ,education ,council shall report to the community on the outcomes of the activities supported by grants awarded under this part4 7f7 ,funding ,for each fiscal year1 the ,secretary shall use the amount described in section #gbje7;c77#b71 to make a payment under the grant4 ,funds made available through the grant shall remain available until expended4 2 7#c7 in section #gbje-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a77#a7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking and after the semicolon2 7ii7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,d7 as subparagraph 7,e72 and 7iii7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,c7 the following3 7,d7 charter schools2 and 2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7c7-- 7i7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking for fiscal year #bjjb and each of the #e succeeding #e fiscal years and inserting for each of fiscal years #bjaf through #bjba2 and 7ii7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking for fiscal year #bjjb and each of the #e succeeding fiscal years and inserting for each of fiscal years #bjaf through #bjba2 and 7#d7 in section #gbjg-- 7,a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#f7 as paragraphs 7#b7 through 7#g71 respectively2 and 7,b7 by inserting before paragraph 7#b71 as redesignated by subparagraph 7,a71 the following3 7#a7 ,community consultation ,the term community consultation means a public gathering-- 7,a7 to discuss ,native ,hawaiian education concerns2 and 7,b7 about which the public has been given not less than #cj days notice4 4 #gjjc4 ,alaska ,native education ,part ,c of title ,,vii 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #geda et seq47 is amended-- 7#a7 in section #gcjb by striking paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#g7 and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,it is the policy of the ,federal ,government to maximize the leadership of and participation by ,alaska ,native peoples in the planning and the management of ,alaska ,native education programs and to support efforts developed by and undertaken within the ,alaska ,native community to improve educational opportunity for all students4 7#b7 ,many ,alaska ,native children enter and exit school with serious educational disadvantages4 7#c7 ,overcoming the magnitude of the geographic challenges1 historical inequities1 and other barriers to successfully improving educational outcomes for ,alaska ,native students in rural1 village1 and urban settings is challenging4 ,significant disparities between academic achievement of ,alaska ,native students and non-,native students continues1 including lower graduation rates1 increased school dropout rates1 and lower achievement scores on standardized tests4 7#d7 ,the preservation of ,alaska ,native cultures and languages and the integration of ,alaska ,native cultures and languages into education1 positive identity development for ,alaska ,native students1 and local1 place-based1 and culture-based programming are critical to the attainment of educational success and the long-term well-being of ,alaska ,native students4 7#e7 ,improving educational outcomes for ,alaska ,native students increases access to employment opportunities4 7#f7 ,the programs and activities authorized under this subpart give priority to ,alaska ,native organizations as a means of increasing ,alaska ,native parents' and community involvement in the promotion of academic success of ,alaska ,native students4 7#g7 ,the ,federal ,government should lend support to efforts developed by and undertaken within the ,alaska ,native community to improve educational opportunity for ,alaska ,native students4 ,in #aihc1 pursuant to ,public ,law #ih-fc1 ,alaska ceased to receive educational funding from the ,bureau of ,indian ,affairs4 ,the ,bureau of ,indian ,education does not operate any schools in ,alaska1 nor operate or fund ,alaska ,native education programs4 ,the program under this subpart supports the ,federal trust responsibility of the ,united ,states to ,alaska ,natives4 2 7#b7 in section #gcjc-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by inserting and address after ,to recognize2 7,b7 by striking paragraph 7#c72 7,c7 by redesignating paragraph 7#b7 as paragraph 7#d7 and paragraph 7#d7 as paragraph 7#e72 7,d7 by inserting after paragraph 7#a7 the following3 7#b7 ,to recognize the role of ,alaska ,native languages and cultures in the educational success and long term well-being of ,alaska ,native students4 7#c7 ,to integrate ,alaska ,native cultures and languages into education1 develop ,alaska ,native students' positive identity1 and support local place-based and culture-based curriculum and programming4 2 7,e7 in paragraph 7#d71 as redesignated by subparagraph 7,c71 by striking of supplemental educational programs to benefit ,alaska ,natives4 and inserting of supplemental educational programs to benefit ,alaska ,native peoples42 and 7,f7 by adding at the end the following3 7#f7 ,to ensure the maximum participation by ,alaska ,native educators and leaders in the planning1 development1 implementation1 management1 and evaluation of programs designed to serve ,alaska ,native students1 and to ensure ,alaska ,native tribes and tribal organizations play a meaningful role in providing supplemental educational services to ,alaska ,native students4 2 7#c7 by striking section #gcjd and inserting the following3 #gcjd4 ,program authorized 7a7 ,general authority 7#a7 ,grants and contracts ,the ,secretary is authorized to make grants to1 or enter into contracts with1 ,indian tribes or tribal organizations that are in partnership with a ,state educational agency or a local educational agency to carry out programs that meet the purposes of this subpart1 or with ,indian tribes or tribal organizations that operate programs that fulfill the purposes under this subpart4 7#b7 ,mandatory activities ,activities provided through the programs carried out under this part shall include the following3 7,a7 ,the development and implementation of plans1 methods1 strategies and activities to improve the educational outcomes of ,alaska ,native peoples4 7,b7 ,the collection of data to assist in the evaluation of the programs carried out under this subpart4 7#c7 ,permissible activities ,activities provided through programs carried out under this subpart may include the following3 7,a7 ,the development of curricula and programs that address the educational needs of ,alaska ,native students1 including the following3 7i7 ,curriculum materials that reflect the cultural diversity1 languages1 history1 or the contributions of ,alaska ,native people4 7ii7 ,instructional programs that make use of ,alaska ,native languages and cultures4 7iii7 ,networks that develop1 test1 and disseminate best practices and introduce successful programs1 materials1 and techniques to meet the educational needs of ,alaska ,native students in urban and rural schools4 7iv7 ,methods to evaluate teachers' inclusion of diverse ,alaska ,native cultures in their lesson plans4 7,b7 ,training and professional development activities for educators1 including the following3 7i7 ,pre-service and in-service training and professional development programs to prepare teachers to develop appreciation for and understanding of ,alaska ,native history1 cultures1 values1 and ways of knowing and learning in order to effectively address the cultural diversity and unique needs of ,alaska ,native students and incorporate them into lesson plans and teaching methods4 7ii7 ,recruitment and preparation of teachers who are ,alaska ,native4 7iii7 ,programs that will lead to the certification and licensing of ,alaska ,native teachers1 principals1 other school leaders1 and superintendents4 7,c7 ,early childhood and parenting education activities designed to improve the school readiness of ,alaska ,native children1 including-- 7i7 the development and operation of home visiting programs for ,alaska ,native preschool children1 to ensure the active involvement of parents in their children's education from the earliest ages2 7ii7 training1 education1 and support1 including in-home visitation1 for parents and caregivers of ,alaska ,native children to improve parenting and caregiving skills 7including skills relating to discipline and cognitive development1 reading readiness1 observation1 storytelling1 and critical thinking72 7iii7 family literacy services2 7iv7 activities carried out under the ,head ,start ,act2 7v7 programs for parents and their infants1 from the prenatal period of the infant through age #c2 7vi7 early childhood education programs2 and 7vii7 ,native language immersion within early childhood1 ,head ,start1 or preschool programs4 7,d7 ,the development and operation of student enrichment programs1 including those in science1 technology1 engineering1 and mathematics that-- 7i7 are designed to prepare ,alaska ,native students to excel in such subjects2 7ii7 provide appropriate support services to enable such students to benefit from the programs2 and 7iii7 include activities that recognize and support the unique cultural and educational needs of ,alaska ,native children and incorporate appropriately qualified ,alaska ,native elders and other tradition bearers4 7,e7 ,research and data collection activities to determine the educational status and needs of ,alaska ,native children and adults and other such research and evaluation activities related to programs funded under this subpart4 7,f7 ,activities designed to increase ,alaska ,native students' graduation rates and assist ,alaska ,native students to be prepared for postsecondary education or the workforce without the need for postsecondary remediation1 such as-- 7i7 remedial and enrichment programs2 7ii7 culturally based education programs such as-- 7,i7 programs of study and other instruction in ,alaska ,native history and ways of living to share the rich and diverse cultures of ,alaska ,native peoples among ,alaska ,native youth and elders1 non-,native students and teachers1 and the larger community2 7,,ii7 instructing ,alaska ,native youth in leadership1 communication1 ,native culture1 arts1 and languages2 7,,iii7 inter-generational learning and internship opportunities to ,alaska ,native youth and young adults2 7,,iv7 cultural immersion activities2 7,v7 culturally informed curriculum intended to preserve and promote ,alaska ,native culture2 7,,vi7 ,native language instruction and immersion activities2 7,,vii7 school-within-a-school model programs2 and 7,,viii7 college preparation and career planning2 and 7iii7 holistic school or community-based support services to enable such students to benefit from the supplemental programs offered1 including those that address family instability1 school climate1 trauma1 safety1 and nonacademic learning4 7,g7 ,the establishment or operation of ,native language immersion nests or schools4 7,h7 ,student and teacher exchange programs1 cross-cultural immersion programs1 and culture camps designed to build mutual respect and understanding among participants4 7,i7 ,education programs for at-risk urban ,alaska ,native students that are designed to improve academic proficiency and graduation rates1 utilize strategies otherwise permissible under this subpart1 and incorporate a strong data collection and continuous evaluation component4 7,j7 ,strategies designed to increase parents' involvement in their children's education4 7,k7 ,programs and strategies that provide technical assistance and support to schools and communities to engage adults in promoting the academic progress and overall well-being of ,alaska ,native people such as through-- 7i7 strength-based approaches to child and youth development2 7ii7 positive youth-adult relationships2 and 7iii7 improved conditions for learning 7school climate1 student connection to school and community71 and increased connections between schools and families4 7,l7 ,career preparation activities to enable ,alaska ,native children and adults to prepare for meaningful employment1 including programs providing tech-prep1 mentoring1 training1 and apprenticeship activities4 7,m7 ,provision of operational support and purchasing of equipment1 to develop regional vocational schools in rural areas of ,alaska1 including boarding schools1 for ,alaska ,native students in grades #i through #ab1 or at higher levels of education1 to provide the students with necessary resources to prepare for skilled employment opportunities4 7,n7 ,regional leadership academies that demonstrate effectiveness in building respect and understanding1 and fostering a sense of ,alaska ,native identity to promote their pursuit of and success in completing higher education or career training4 7,o7 ,other activities1 consistent with the purposes of this subpart1 to meet the educational needs of ,alaska ,native children and adults4 7b7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section such sums as may be necessary for each of fiscal years #bjaf through #bjba4 2 7#d7 by striking section #gcje and inserting the following3 #gcje4 ,funds for administrative purposes ,not more than #e percent of funds provided to an award recipient under this part for any fiscal year may be used for administrative purposes4 2 and 7#e7 in section #gcjf-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by inserting 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #afjb7;b77 and includes the descendants of individuals so defined after ,settlement ,act2 and 7,b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#b71 the following3 7#c7 ,indian tribe ,the term ,indian tribe has the meaning given the term in section #d of the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act4 7#d7 ,tribal organization ,the term tribal organization has the meaning given the term in section #d of the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act4 4 #gjjd4 ,native american language immersion schools and programs ,title ,,vii 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #gdja7 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 ,d ,native ,american and ,alaska ,native language immersion schools and programs #gdja4 ,native ,american and ,alaska ,native language immersion schools 7a7 ,purposes ,the purposes of this section are-- 7#a7 to establish a grant program to support schools that use ,native ,american and ,alaska ,native languages as the primary language of instruction2 7#b7 to maintain1 protect1 and promote the rights and freedom of ,native ,americans and ,alaska ,natives to use1 practice1 maintain1 and revitalize their languages1 as envisioned in the ,native ,american ,languages ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #bija et seq472 and 7#c7 to support the ,nation's ,first ,peoples' efforts to maintain and revitalize their languages and cultures1 and to improve student outcomes within ,native ,american and ,alaska ,native communities4 7b7 ,definition ,in this part1 the term ,native ,american has the meaning given the term in section #ajc of the ,native ,american ,languages ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #bijb74 7c7 ,program authorized 7#a7 ,in general ,from the amounts made available to carry out this part1 the ,secretary may award grants to eligible entities to develop and maintain1 or to improve and expand1 programs that support schools1 including prekindergarten through postsecondary education sites and streams1 using ,native ,american and ,alaska ,native languages as the primary language of instruction4 7#b7 ,eligible entities ,in this section1 the term eligible entity means any of the following entities that has a plan to develop and maintain1 or to improve and expand1 programs that support the entity's use of ,native ,american or ,alaska ,native languages as the primary language of instruction3 7,a7 ,an ,indian tribe4 7,b7 ,a ,tribal ,college or ,university 7as defined in section #caf of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife74 7,c7 ,a tribal education agency4 7,d7 ,a public elementary school or secondary school 7including a public charter school74 7,e7 ,a school operated by the ,bureau of ,indian ,education4 7,f7 ,an ,alaska ,native ,regional ,corporation 7as defined in section #c of the ,alaska ,native ,claims ,settlement ,act 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #afjb774 7,g7 ,a private1 tribal1 or ,alaska ,native nonprofit organization4 7d7 ,application 7#a7 ,in general ,an eligible entity that desires to receive a grant under this section shall submit an application to the ,secretary at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,secretary may require1 including the following3 7,a7 ,the name of the ,native ,american or ,alaska ,native language to be used for instruction at the school supported by the eligible entity4 7,b7 ,the number of students attending such school4 7,c7 ,the number of present hours of instruction in or through #a or more ,native ,american or ,alaska ,native languages being provided to targeted students at such school1 if any4 7,d7 ,a description of how the applicant will-- 7i7 use the funds provided to meet the purposes of this part2 7ii7 implement the activities described in subsection 7f72 7iii7 ensure the implementation of rigorous academic content2 and 7iv7 ensure that students progress towards high-level fluency goals4 7,e7 ,information regarding the school's organizational governance or affiliations1 including information about-- 7i7 the school governing entity 7such as a local educational agency1 tribal education agency or department1 charter organization1 private organization1 or other governing entity72 7ii7 the school's accreditation status2 7iii7 any partnerships with institutions of higher education2 and 7iv7 any indigenous language schooling and research cooperatives4 7,f7 ,an assurance that-- 7i7 the school is engaged in meeting ,state or tribally designated proficiency levels for students1 as may be required by applicable ,federal1 ,state1 or tribal law2 7ii7 the school provides assessments of students using the ,native ,american or ,alaska ,native language of instruction1 where possible2 7iii7 the qualifications of all instructional and leadership personnel at such school is sufficient to deliver high quality education through the ,native ,american or ,alaska ,native language used in the school2 and 7iv7 the school will collect and report to the public data relative to student achievement and1 if appropriate1 rates of high school graduation1 career readiness1 and enrollment in postsecondary education or job training programs1 of students who are enrolled in the school's programs4 7#b7 ,limitation ,the ,secretary shall not give a priority in awarding grants under this part based on the information described in paragraph 7#a77;,e74 7#c7 ,submission of certification 7,a7 ,in ,general ,an eligible entity that is a public elementary school or secondary school 7including a public charter school7 or a non-tribal for-profit or nonprofit organization shall submit1 along with the application requirements described in paragraph 7#a71 a certification described in subparagraph 7,b7 indicating that the school has the capacity to provide education primarily through a ,native ,american or ,alaska ,native language and that there are sufficient speakers of the target language at the school or available to be hired by the school4 7,b7 ,certification ,the certification described in subparagraph 7,a7 shall be from one of the following entities1 on whose land the school is located1 that is an entity served by such school1 or that is an entity whose members 7as defined by that entity7 are served by the school3 7i7 ,a ,tribal ,college or ,university4 7ii7 ,a federally recognized ,indian tribe or tribal organization4 7iii7 ,an ,alaska ,native ,regional ,corporation or an ,alaska ,native nonprofit organization4 7iv7 ,a ,native ,hawaiian organization4 7e7 ,awarding of grants ,in awarding grants under this section1 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 determine the amount of each grant and the duration of each grant1 which shall not exceed #c years2 and 7#b7 ensure1 to the maximum extent feasible1 that diversity in languages is represented4 7f7 ,activities authorized 7#a7 ,required activities ,an eligible entity that receives a grant under this section shall use such funds to carry out the following activities3 7,a7 ,supporting ,native ,american or ,alaska ,native language education and development4 7,b7 ,providing professional development for teachers and1 as appropriate1 staff and administrators to strengthen the overall language and academic goals of the school that will be served by the grant program4 7,c7 ,carrying out other activities that promote the maintenance and revitalization of the ,native ,american or ,alaska ,native language relevant to the grant program4 7#b7 ,allowable activities ,an eligible entity that receives a grant under this section may use such funds to carry out the following activities3 7,a7 ,developing or refining curriculum1 including teaching materials and activities1 as appropriate4 7,b7 ,creating or refining assessments written in the ,native ,american or ,alaska ,native language of instruction that measure student proficiency and that are aligned with ,state or tribal academic standards4 7g7 ,report to secretary ,each eligible entity that receives a grant under this part shall provide an annual report to the ,secretary in such form and manner as the ,secretary may require4 7h7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section such sums as may be necessary for fiscal years #bjaf through #bjba4 4 ,,viii ,impact ,aid #hjja4 ,purpose ,section #hjja 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ggja7 is amended in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking challenging ,state standards and inserting the same challenging ,state academic standards4 #hjjb4 ,amendment to ,impact ,aid ,improvement ,act of #bjab ,section #efc7;c7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjac 7,public ,law #aab-bci2 #abf ,stat4 #agdh2 #bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcja note7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#d72 and 7#b7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c7 as paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b71 respectively4 #hjjc4 ,payments relating to federal acquisition of real property ,section #hjjb 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ggjb7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b77#c71 by striking subparagraph 7,b7 and inserting the following3 7,b7 ,special rule ,in the case of ,federal property eligible under this section that is within the boundaries of #b or more local educational agencies that are eligible under this section1 any of such agencies may ask the ,secretary to calculate 7and the ,secretary shall calculate7 the taxable value of the eligible ,federal property that is within its boundaries by-- 7i7 first calculating the per-acre value of the eligible ,federal property separately for each eligible local educational agency that shared the ,federal property1 as provided in subparagraph 7,a77ii72 7ii7 then averaging the resulting per-acre values of the eligible ,federal property from each eligible local educational agency that shares the ,federal property2 and 7iii7 then applying the average per-acre value to determine the total taxable value of the eligible ,federal property under subparagraph 7,a77iii7 for the requesting local educational agency4 2 7#b7 in subsection 7e77#b71 by adding at the end the following3 ,for each fiscal year beginning with fiscal year #bjae1 the ,secretary shall treat local educational agencies chartered in #ahga having more than #gj percent of the county in ,federal ownership as meeting the eligibility requirements of subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,c7 of subsection 7a77#a74 ,for each fiscal year beginning with fiscal year #bjae1 the ,secretary shall treat local educational agencies that serve a county chartered or formed in #agcd having more than #bd percent of the county in ,federal ownership as meeting the eligibility requirements of subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,c7 of subsection 7a77#a742 7#c7 by striking subsection 7f7 and inserting the following3 7f7 ,special rule ,beginning with fiscal year #bjae1 a local educational agency shall be deemed to meet the requirements of subsection 7a77#a77;,c7 if the agency was eligible under paragraph 7#a7 or 7#c7 of this subsection1 as such subsection was in effect on the day before the date of enactment of the ,every ,child ,achieves ,act of #bjae4 2 7#d7 in subsection 7h77#d71 by striking ,for each local educational agency that received a payment under this section for fiscal year #bjaj through the fiscal year in which the ,impact ,aid ,improvement ,act of #bjab is enacted and inserting ,for each local educational agency that received a payment under this section for fiscal year #bjaj or any succeeding fiscal year2 7#e7 by striking subsection 7k72 and 7#f7 by redesignating subsections 7l71 7m71 and 7n71 as subsections 7j71 7k71 and 7l71 respectively4 #hjjd4 ,payments for eligible federally connected children ,section #hjjc 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ggjc7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#e77;,a71 by striking to be children and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting or under lease of off-base property under subchapter ,,iv of chapter #afi of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 to be children described under paragraph 7#a77;,b7 if the property described is within the fenced security perimeter of the military facility or attached to and under any type of force protection agreement with the military installation upon which such housing is situated42 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by striking subparagraph 7,e72 and 7ii7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,f7 and 7,g7 as subparagraphs 7,e7 and 7,f71 respectively2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking subparagraphs 7,b7 through 7,h7 and inserting the following3 7,b7 ,eligibility for heavily impacted local educational agencies 7i7 ,in general ,a heavily impacted local educational agency is eligible to receive a basic support payment under subparagraph 7,a7 with respect to a number of children determined under subsection 7a77#a7 if the agency-- 7,i7 is a local educational agency-- 7aa7 whose boundaries are the same as a ,federal military installation or an island property designated by the ,secretary of the ,interior to be property that is held in trust by the ,federal ,government2 and 7bb7 that has no taxing authority2 7,,ii7 is a local educational agency that-- 7aa7 has an enrollment of children described in subsection 7a77#a7 that constitutes a percentage of the total student enrollment of the agency that is not less than #de percent2 7bb7 has a per-pupil expenditure that is less than-- 7,,aa7 for an agency that has a total student enrollment of #ejj or more students1 #abe percent of the average per-pupil expenditure of the ,state in which the agency is located2 or 7,,bb7 for any agency that has a total student enrollment less than #ejj1 #aej percent of the average per-pupil expenditure of the ,state in which the agency is located or the average per-pupil expenditure of #c or more comparable local educational agencies in the ,state in which the agency is located2 and 7cc7 is an agency that-- 7,,aa7 has a tax rate for general fund purposes that is not less than #ie percent of the average tax rate for general fund purposes of comparable local educational agencies in the ,state2 or 7,,bb7 was eligible to receive a payment under this subsection for fiscal year #bjac and is located in a ,state that by ,state law has eliminated ad valorem tax as a revenue for local educational agencies2 7,,iii7 is a local educational agency that-- 7aa7 has an enrollment of children described in subsection 7a77#a7 that constitutes a percentage of the total student enrollment of the agency that is not less than #bj percent2 7bb7 for the #c fiscal years preceding the fiscal year for which the determination is made1 the average enrollment of children who are not described in subsection 7a77#a7 and who are eligible for a free or reduced price lunch under the ,richard ,b4 ,russell ,national ,school ,lunch ,act constitutes a percentage of the total student enrollment of the agency that is not less than #fe percent2 and 7cc7 has a tax rate for general fund purposes which is not less than #abe percent of the average tax rate for general fund purposes for comparable local educational agencies in the ,state2 7,,iv7 is a local educational agency that has a total student enrollment of not less than #be1jjj students1 of which-- 7aa7 not less than #ej percent are children described in subsection 7a77#a72 and 7bb7 not less than #e1jjj of such children are children described in subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 of subsection 7a77#a72 or 7,v7 is a local educational agency that-- 7aa7 has an enrollment of children described in subsection 7a77#a7 including1 for purposes of determining eligibility1 those children described in subparagraphs 7,f7 and 7,g7 of such subsection1 that is not less than #ce percent of the total student enrollment of the agency2 7bb7 has a per-pupil expenditure that is less than the average per-pupil expenditure of the ,state in which the agency is located or the average per-pupil expenditure of all ,states 7whichever average per-pupil expenditure is greater71 except that a local educational agency with a total student enrollment of less than #cej students shall be deemed to have satisfied such per-pupil expenditure requirement1 and has a tax rate for general fund purposes which is not less than #ie percent of the average tax rate for general fund purposes of local educational agencies in the ,state2 and 7cc7 was eligible to receive assistance under subparagraph 7,a7 for fiscal year #bjja4 7ii7 ,loss of eligibility 7,i7 ,in general ,subject to subclause 7,,ii71 a heavily impacted local educational agency that met the requirements of clause 7i7 for a fiscal year shall be ineligible to receive a basic support payment under subparagraph 7,a7 if the agency fails to meet the requirements of clause 7i7 for a subsequent fiscal year1 except that such agency shall continue to receive a basic support payment under this paragraph for the fiscal year for which the ineligibility determination is made4 7,,ii7 ,loss of eligibility due to falling below #ie percent of the average tax rate for general fund purposes ,in a case of a heavily impacted local educational agency that is eligible to receive a basic support payment under subparagraph 7,a71 but that has had1 for #b consecutive fiscal years1 a tax rate for general fund purposes that falls below #ie percent of the average tax rate for general fund purposes of comparable local educational agencies in the ,state1 such agency shall be determined to be ineligible under clause 7i7 and ineligible to receive a basic support payment under subparagraph 7,a7 for each fiscal year succeeding such #b consecutive fiscal years for which the agency has such a tax rate for general fund purposes1 and until the fiscal year for which the agency resumes such eligibility in accordance with clause 7iii74 7,,iii7 ,taken over by state board of education ,in the case of a heavily impacted local educational agency that is eligible to receive a basic support payment under subparagraph 7,a71 but that has been taken over by a ,state board of education in #b previous years1 such agency shall be deemed to maintain heavily impacted status for #b fiscal years from after the date of enactment of the ,every ,child ,achieves ,act of #bjae4 7iii7 ,resumption of eligibility ,a heavily impacted local educational agency described in clause 7i7 that becomes ineligible under such clause for #a or more fiscal years may resume eligibility for a basic support payment under this paragraph for a subsequent fiscal year only if the agency meets the requirements of clause 7i7 for that subsequent fiscal year1 except that such agency shall not receive a basic support payment under this paragraph until the fiscal year succeeding the fiscal year for which the eligibility determination is made4 7,c7 ,maximum amount for heavily impacted local educational agencies 7i7 ,in general ,except as provided in subparagraph 7,d71 the maximum amount that a heavily impacted local educational agency is eligible to receive under this paragraph for any fiscal year is the sum of the total weighted student units1 as computed under subsection 7a77#b7 and subject to clause 7ii71 multiplied by the greater of-- 7,i7 four-fifths of the average per-pupil expenditure of the ,state in which the local educational agency is located for the third fiscal year preceding the fiscal year for which the determination is made2 or 7,,ii7 four-fifths of the average per-pupil expenditure of all of the ,states for the third fiscal year preceding the fiscal year for which the determination is made4 7ii7 ,calculation of weighted student units 7,i7 ,in general 7aa7 ,in general ,for a local educational agency with respect to which #ce percent or more of the total student enrollment of the schools of the agency are children described in subparagraph 7,d7 or 7,e7 7or a combination thereof7 of subsection 7a77#a71 and that has an enrollment of children described in subparagraph 7,a71 7,b71 or 7,c7 of such subsection equal to at least #aj percent of the agency's total enrollment1 the ,secretary shall calculate the weighted student units of those children described in subparagraph 7,d7 or 7,e7 of such subsection by multiplying the number of such children by a factor of #j4ee4 7bb7 ,exception ,notwithstanding item 7aa71 a local educational agency that received a payment under this paragraph for fiscal year #bjac shall not be required to have an enrollment of children described in subparagraph 7,a71 7,b71 or 7,c7 of subsection 7a77#a7 equal to at least #aj percent of the agency's total enrollment4 7,,ii7 ,enrollment of #ajj or fewer children ,for a local educational agency that has an enrollment of #ajj or fewer children described in subsection 7a77#a71 the ,secretary shall calculate the total number of weighted student units for purposes of subsection 7a77#b7 by multiplying the number of such children by a factor of #a4ge4 7,,iii7 ,enrollment of more than #ajj children but less than #ajjj ,for a local educational agency that is not described under subparagraph 7,b77i77,i7 and has an enrollment of more than #ajj but not more than #a1jjj children described in subsection 7a77#a71 the ,secretary shall calculate the total number of weighted student units for purposes of subsection 7a77#b7 by multiplying the number of such children by a factor of #a4be4 7,d7 ,maximum amount for large heavily impacted local educational agencies 7i7 ,in general 7,i7 ,in general ,subject to clause 7ii71 the maximum amount that a heavily impacted local educational agency described in subclause 7,,ii7 is eligible to receive under this paragraph for any fiscal year shall be determined in accordance with the formula described in paragraph 7#a77;,c74 7,,ii7 ,heavily impacted local educational agency ,a heavily impacted local educational agency described in this subclause is a local educational agency that has a total student enrollment of not less than #be1jjj students1 of which not less than #ej percent are children described in subsection 7a77#a7 and not less than #e1jjj of such children are children described in subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 of subsection 7a77#a74 7ii7 ,factor ,for purposes of calculating the maximum amount described in clause 7i71 the factor used in determining the weighted student units under subsection 7a77#b7 with respect to children described in subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 of subsection 7a77#a7 shall be #a4ce4 7,e7 ,data ,for purposes of providing assistance under this paragraph the ,secretary shall use student1 revenue1 expenditure1 and tax data from the third fiscal year preceding the fiscal year for which the local educational agency is applying for assistance under this paragraph4 7,f7 ,determination of average tax rates for general fund purposes 7i7 ,in general ,except as provided in clause 7ii71 for the purpose of determining the average tax rates for general fund purposes for local educational agencies in a ,state under this paragraph1 the ,secretary shall use either-- 7,i7 the average tax rate for general fund purposes for comparable local educational agencies1 as determined by the ,secretary in regulations2 or 7,,ii7 the average tax rate of all the local educational agencies in the ,state4 7ii7 ,fiscal years #bjaj-bjae 7,i7 ,in general ,for fiscal years #bjaj through #bjae1 any local educational agency that was found ineligible to receive a payment under subparagraph 7,a7 because the ,secretary determined that it failed to meet the average tax rate requirement for general fund purposes in subparagraph 7,b77i77,,ii77bb71 shall be considered to have met that requirement1 if its ,state determined1 through an alternate calculation of average tax rates for general fund purposes1 that such local educational agency met that requirement4 7,,ii7 ,subsequent fiscal years after #bjae ,for any succeeding fiscal year after #bjae1 any local educational agency identified in subclause 7,i7 may continue to have its ,state use that alternate methodology to calculate whether the average tax rate requirement for general fund purposes under subparagraph 7,b77i77,,ii77bb7 is met4 7,,iii7 ,availability of funds ,notwithstanding any other provision of law limiting the period during which the ,secretary may obligate funds appropriated for any fiscal year after #bjab1 the ,secretary shall reserve an amount equal to a total of #ad1jjj1jjj from funds that remain unobligated under this section from fiscal years #bjac or #bjad in order to make payments under this clause for fiscal years #bjaa through #bjad4 7,g7 ,eligibility for heavily impacted local educational agencies affected by privatization of military housing 7i7 ,eligibility ,for any fiscal year1 a heavily impacted local educational agency that received a basic support payment under this paragraph for the prior fiscal year1 but is ineligible for such payment for the current fiscal year under subparagraph 7,b71 7,c71 7,d71 or 7,e71 as the case may be1 due to of the conversion of military housing units to private housing described in clause 7iii71 or as the direct result of base realignment and closure or modularization as determined by the ,secretary of ,defense and force structure change or force relocation1 shall be deemed to meet the eligibility requirements under subparagraph 7,b7 or 7,c71 as the case may be1 for the period during which the housing units are undergoing such conversion or during such time as activities associated with base closure and realignment1 modularization1 force structure change1 or force relocation are ongoing4 7ii7 ,amount of payment ,the amount of a payment to a heavily impacted local educational agency for a fiscal year by reason of the application of clause 7i71 and calculated in accordance with subparagraph 7,c7 or 7,d71 as the case may be1 shall be based on the number of children in average daily attendance in the schools of such agency for the fiscal year and under the same provisions of subparagraph 7,c7 or 7,d7 under which the agency was paid during the prior fiscal year4 7iii7 ,conversion of military housing units to private housing described ,for purposes of clause 7i71 conversion of military housing units to private housing means the conversion of military housing units to private housing units pursuant to subchapter ,,iv of chapter #afi of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 or pursuant to any other related provision of law4 2 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking clause 7iii7 and inserting the following3 7iii7 ,in the case of a local educational agency providing a free public education to students enrolled in kindergarten through grade #ab1 that enrolls students described in subparagraphs 7,a71 7,b71 and 7,d7 of subsection 7a77#a7 only in grades #i through #ab1 and that received a final payment in fiscal year #bjji calculated under this paragraph 7as this paragraph was in effect on the day before the date of enactment of the ,every ,child ,achieves ,act of #bjae7 for students in grades #i through #ab1 the ,secretary shall1 in calculating the agency's payment1 consider only that portion of such agency's total enrollment of students in grades #i through #ab when calculating the percentage under clause 7i77,i7 and only that portion of the total current expenditures attributed to the operation of grades #i through #ab in such agency when calculating the percentage under clause 7i77,,ii74 2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking subparagraph 7,d7 or 7,e7 of paragraph 7#b71 and inserting paragraph 7#b77;,d72 and 7iii7 by striking subparagraph 7,d7 and inserting the following3 7,d7 ,ratable distribution ,for fiscal years described in subparagraph 7,a71 for which the sums available exceed the amount required to pay each local educational agency #ajj percent of its threshold payment1 the ,secretary shall distribute the excess sums to each eligible local educational agency that has not received its full amount computed under paragraphs 7#a7 or 7#b7 7as the case may be7 by multiplying-- 7i7 a percentage1 the denominator of which is the difference between the full amount computed under paragraph 7#a7 or 7#b7 7as the case may be7 for all local educational agencies and the amount of the threshold payment 7as calculated under subparagraphs 7,b7 and 7,c77 of all local educational agencies1 and the numerator of which is the aggregate of the excess sums1 by 7ii7 the difference between the full amount computed under paragraph 7#a7 or 7#b7 7as the case may be7 for the agency and the amount of the threshold payment as calculated under subparagraphs 7,b7 and 7,c7 of the agency4 7,e7 ,insufficient payments ,for each fiscal year described in subparagraph 7,a7 for which the sums appropriated are insufficient to pay each local educational agency all of the local educational agency's threshold payment described in subparagraph 7,d71 the ,secretary shall ratably reduce the payment to each local educational agency under this paragraph4 7,f7 ,increases ,if the sums appropriated are sufficient to increase the threshold payment above the #ajj percent threshold payment described in subparagraph 7,d71 then the ,secretary shall increase payments on the same basis as such payments were reduced1 except no local educational agency may receive a payment amount greater than #ajj percent of the maximum payment calculated under this subsection4 7,g7 ,provision of tax rate and resulting percentage ,the ,secretary shall provide the local educational agency's tax rate and the resulting percentage to each eligible local educational agency immediately following the payments of funds under paragraph 7#b74 2 7#c7 in subsection 7c71 by striking paragraph 7#b7 and inserting the following3 7#b7 ,exception ,calculation of payments for a local educational agency shall be based on data from the fiscal year for which the agency is making an application for payment if such agency-- 7,a7 is newly established by a ,state1 for the first year of operation of such agency only2 7,b7 was eligible to receive a payment under this section for the previous fiscal year and has had an overall increase in enrollment 7as determined by the ,secretary in consultation with the ,secretary of ,defense1 the ,secretary of ,interior1 or the heads of other ,federal agencies7-- 7i7 of not less than #aj percent1 or #ajj students1 of children described in-- 7,i7 subparagraph 7,a71 7,b71 7,c71 or 7,d7 of subsection 7a77#a72 or 7,,ii7 subparagraphs 7,f7 and 7,g7 of subsection 7a77#a71 but only to the extent such children are civilian dependents of employees of the ,department of ,defense or the ,department of ,interior2 and 7ii7 that is the direct result of closure or realignment of military installations under the base closure process or the relocation of members of the ,armed ,forces and civilian employees of the ,department of ,defense as part of the force structure changes or movements of units or personnel between military installations or because of actions initiated by the ,secretary of the ,interior or the head of another ,federal agency2 or 7,c7 was eligible to receive a payment under this section for the previous fiscal year and has had an increase in enrollment 7as determined by the ,secretary7-- 7i7 of not less than #aj percent of children described in subsection 7a77#a7 or not less than #ajj of such children2 and 7ii7 that is the direct result of the closure of a local educational agency that received a payment under subsection 7b77#a7 or 7b77#b7 in the previous fiscal year4 2 7#d7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 in the subsection heading1 by striking ,children and inserting ,students2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking children both places the term appears and inserting students2 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking children and inserting students2 7#e7 in subsection 7e71 by striking paragraph 7#a7 and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,in general 7,a7 ,in general ,in the case of any local educational agency whose payment under subsection 7b7 for a fiscal year is determined to be reduced by an amount greater than #e1jjj1jjj or by #bj percent1 as compared to the amount received in the previous fiscal year1 the ,secretary shall1 subject to subparagraph 7,b71 pay a local educational agency1 for each of the #c years following the reduction under subsection 7b71 the amount determined under subparagraph 7,b74 7,b7 ,amount of reduction ,subject to subparagraph 7,c71 a local educational agency described in subparagraph 7,a7 shall receive-- 7i7 for the first year for which the reduced payment is determined1 an amount that is not less than #ij percent of the total amount that the local educational agency received under paragraph 7#a7 or 7#b7 of subsection 7b7 in the fiscal year prior to the reduction 7referred to in this paragraph as the base year72 7ii7 for the second year following such reduction1 an amount that is not less than #he percent of the total amount that the local educational agency received under paragraph 7#a7 or 7#b7 of subsection 7b7 in the base year2 and 7iii7 for the third year following such reduction1 an amount that is not less than #hj percent of the total amount that the local educational agency received under paragraph 7#a7 or 7#b7 of subsection 7b7 in the base year4 7,c7 ,special rule ,for any fiscal year for which a local educational agency would be subject to a reduced payment under clause 7ii7 or 7iii7 of subparagraph 7,b71 but the total amount of the payment for which the local educational agency is eligible under subsection 7b7 for that fiscal year is greater than the amount that initially subjected the local educational agency to the requirements of this subsection1 the ,secretary shall pay the greater amount to the local educational agency for such year4 2 and 7#f7 by striking subsection 7g74 #hjje4 ,policies and procedures relating to children residing on indian lands ,section #hjjd7;e77#i7 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ggjd7;e77#i77 is amended by striking ,affairs both places the term appears and inserting ,education4 #hjjf4 ,application for payments under sections #hjjb and #hjjc ,section #hjje 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ggje7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b71 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking 1 and shall contain such information12 7#b7 by redesignating subsections 7c7 and 7d7 as subsections 7d7 and 7e71 respectively2 and 7#c7 by inserting after subsection 7b7 the following3 7c7 ,student count ,in collecting information to determine the eligibility of a local educational agency and the number of federally connected children for the local educational agency1 the ,secretary shall1 in addition to any options provided under section #bbb4ce of title #cd1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 or a successor regulation1 allow a local educational agency to count the number of such children served by the agency as of the date by which the agency requires all students to register for the school year of the fiscal year for which the application is filed4 4 #hjjg4 ,construction ,section #hjjg7;b7 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ggjg7;b77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#c77;,c77i77,i71 by adding at the end the following3 7cc7 ,not less than #aj percent of the property in the agency is exempt from ,state and local taxation under ,federal law4 2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#f71 by striking subparagraph 7,f74 #hjjh4 ,state consideration of payments in providing state aid ,section #hjji7;c77#a77;,b7 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ggji7;c77#a77;,b77 is amended by striking and contain the information4 #hjji4 ,definitions ,section #hjac7e77;,a7 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ggac7e77;,a77 is amended-- 7#a7 in clause 7ii71 by striking subclause 7,,iii7 and inserting the following3 7,,iii7 conveyed at any time under the ,alaska ,native ,claims ,settlement ,act to a ,native individual1 ,native group1 or village or regional corporation 7including single family occupancy properties that may have been subsequently sold or leased to a third party71 except that property that is conveyed under such ,act-- 7aa7 that is not taxed is1 for the purposes of this paragraph1 considered tax-exempt due to ,federal law2 or 7bb7 is considered ,federal property for the purpose of this paragraph1 only if the property is located within a ,regional ,educational ,attendance ,area that has no taxing power2 2 and 7#b7 in clause 7iii7-- 7,a7 in subclause 7,,ii71 by striking ,stewart ,b4 ,mc,kinney ,homeless ,assistance ,act and inserting ,mc,kinney-,vento ,homeless ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aadaa72 and 7,b7 by striking subclause 7,,iii7 and inserting the following3 7,,iii7 used for affordable housing assisted under the ,native ,american ,housing ,assistance and ,self-,determination ,act of #aiif 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #daja et seq472 or 4 #hjaj4 ,authorization of appropriations ,section #hjad 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ggad7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking #cb1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjjj and such sums as may be necessary for each of the seven succeeding fiscal years and inserting such sums as may be necessary for each of fiscal years #bjaf through #bjba2 7#b7 in subsection 7b71 by striking #hji1djj1jjj for fiscal year #bjjj and such sums as may be necessary for each of the seven succeeding fiscal years and inserting such sums as may be necessary for each of fiscal years #bjaf through #bjba2 7#c7 in subsection 7c71 by striking #ej1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjjj and such sums as may be necessary for each of the seven succeeding fiscal years and inserting such sums as may be necessary for each of fiscal years #bjaf through #bjba2 7#d7 by redesignating subsections 7e7 and 7f7 as subsections 7d7 and 7e71 respectively2 7#e7 in subsection 7d71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#d71 by striking #aj1jeb1jjj for fiscal year #bjjj and such sums as may be necessary for fiscal year #bjja1 #aej1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjjb1 and such sums as may be necessary for each of the five succeeding fiscal years and inserting such sums as may be necessary for each of fiscal years #bjaf through #bjba2 and 7#f7 in subsection 7e71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#d71 by striking #e1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjjj and such sums as may be necessary for each of the seven succeeding fiscal years and inserting such sums as may be necessary for each of fiscal years #bjaf through #bjba4 ,,ix ,general provisions #iaja4 ,definitions ,section #iaja 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ghja7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking paragraphs 7#c71 7#ai71 7#ce71 7#cf71 7#cg71 and 7#db72 7#b7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#a71 7#b71 7#ag71 7#ah71 7#bj71 7#ba71 7#bb71 7#bc71 7#bd71 7#be71 7#bf71 7#bg71 7#bh71 7#bi71 7#cj71 7#ca71 7#cb71 7#cc71 7#cd71 7#ch71 7#ci71 7#da71 and 7#dc7 as paragraphs 7#b71 7#c71 7#ah71 7#ai71 7#bd71 7#be71 7#bf71 7#bg71 7#bh71 7#bj71 7#bi71 7#cj71 7#cb71 7#cc71 7#cd71 7#ce71 7#cf71 7#cg71 7#ch71 7#dj71 7#da71 7#dd71 and 7#de71 respectively1 and by transferring such paragraph 7#bj71 as so redesignated1 so as to follow such paragraph 7#ai71 as so redesignated2 7#c7 by inserting before paragraph 7#b71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#b71 the following3 7#a7 #d-year adjusted cohort graduation rate ,the term #d-year adjusted cohort graduation rate has the meaning given the term four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate in section #bjj4ai7;b77#a7 of title #cd1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 as such section was in effect on ,november #bh1 #bjjh4 2 7#d7 by striking paragraph 7#aa7 and inserting the following3 7#aa7 ,core academic subjects ,the term core academic subjects means ,english1 reading or language arts1 writing1 science1 technology1 engineering1 mathematics1 foreign languages1 civics and government1 economics1 arts1 history1 geography1 computer science1 music1 and physical education1 and any other subject as determined by the ,state or local educational agency4 2 7#e7 in paragraph 7#ac7-- 7,a7 by striking subparagraphs 7,b71 7,e71 7,g71 and 7,k72 7,b7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,c71 7,d71 7,f71 7,h71 7,i71 7,j71 and 7,l71 as subparagraphs 7,b71 7,c71 7,d71 7,e71 7,f71 7,g71 and 7,i71 respectively2 and 7,c7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,g71 as redesignated by subparagraph 7,b71 the following3 7,h7 part ,g of title ,v2 and 2 7#f7 by inserting after paragraph 7#af7 the following3 7#ag7 ,early childhood education program ,the term early childhood education program has the meaning given the term in section #ajc of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife4 2 7#g7 in paragraph 7#bj71 as redesignated and moved by paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 in the paragraph heading1 by striking ,limited english proficient and inserting ,english learner2 7,b7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking limited ,english proficient and inserting ,english learner2 and 7,c7 in subparagraph 7,d77i71 by striking ,state's proficient level of achievement on ,state assessments described in section #aaaa7;b77#c7 and inserting challenging ,state academic standards described in section #aaaa7;b77#a72 7#h7 by inserting after paragraph 7#bj71 as transferred and redesignated by paragraph 7#b71 the following3 7#ba7 ,evidence-based 7,a7 ,in general ,except as provided in subparagraph 7,b71 the term evidence-based1 when used with respect to an activity1 means an activity that-- 7i7 demonstrates a statistically significant effect on improving student outcomes or other relevant outcomes based on-- 7,i7 strong evidence from at least #a well-designed and well-implemented experimental study2 7,,ii7 moderate evidence from at least #a well-designed and well-implemented quasi-experimental study2 or 7,,iii7 promising evidence from at least #a well-designed and well-implemented correlational study with statistical controls for selection bias2 or 7ii7 7,i7 demonstrates a rationale that is based on high-quality research findings that such activity is likely to improve student outcomes or other relevant outcomes2 and 7,,ii7 includes ongoing efforts to examine the effects of such activity4 7,b7 ,definition for part ,a of title ,i ,for purposes of part ,a of title ,i1 the term evidence-based1 when used with respect to an activity1 means an activity that meets the requirements of subclause 7,i7 or 7,,ii7 of subparagraph 7,a77i74 7#bb7 ,expanded learning time ,the term expanded learning time means using a longer school day1 week1 or year schedule to significantly increase the total number of school hours1 in order to include additional time for-- 7,a7 instruction and enrichment in core academic subjects1 other academic subjects1 and other activities that contribute to a well-rounded education2 and 7,b7 instructional and support staff to collaborate1 plan1 and engage in professional development 7including professional development on family and community engagement7 within and across grades and subjects4 7#bc7 ,extended-year adjusted cohort graduation rate ,the term extended-year adjusted cohort graduation rate has the meaning given the term in section #bjj4ai7;b77#a77v7 of title #cd1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 as such section was in effect on ,november #bh1 #bjjh4 2 7#i7 by striking paragraph 7#bg71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#b71 and inserting the following3 7#bg7 ,high school ,the term high school means a secondary school that-- 7,a7 grants a diploma1 as defined by the ,state2 and 7,b7 includes1 at least1 grade #ab4 2 7#aj7 in paragraph 7#bi71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#b71 in subparagraph 7,c7-- 7,a7 in the subparagraph heading1 by striking ,,bia and inserting ,,bie2 and 7,b7 by striking ,affairs both places the term appears and inserting ,education2 7#aa7 by inserting after paragraph 7#cj71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#b71 the following3 7#ca7 ,multi-tier system of supports ,the term multi-tier system of supports means a comprehensive continuum of evidence-based1 system-wide practices to support a rapid response to academic and behavioral needs1 with frequent data-based monitoring for instructional decisionmaking4 2 7#ab7 in paragraph 7#cc71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#b71 by striking pupil services and inserting specialized instructional support2 7#ac7 in paragraph 7#cd71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#b71 by striking includes the freely associated states and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting includes the ,republic of ,palau except during any period for which the ,secretary determines that a ,compact of ,free ,association is in effect that contains provisions for education assistance prohibiting the assistance provided under this ,act42 7#ad7 in paragraph 7#cf71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by inserting and after the semicolon2 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,d71 by striking section #aaah and inserting section #aaae2 7#ae7 by striking paragraph 7#ch71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#b71 and inserting the following3 7#ch7 ,professional development ,the term professional development means activities that-- 7,a7 are coordinated and aligned to support educators 7including teachers1 principals1 other school leaders1 specialized instructional support personnel1 paraprofessionals1 and1 as applicable1 early childhood educators72 and 7,b7 are designed and implemented to improve student achievement and classroom practice1 which may include activities that-- 7i7 improve and increase teachers'-- 7,i7 knowledge of the academic subjects the teachers teach2 7,,ii7 understanding of how students learn2 and 7,,iii7 ability to analyze student work and achievement from multiple sources1 including how to adjust instructional strategies1 assessments1 and materials based on such analysis2 7ii7 are an integral part of broad schoolwide and districtwide educational improvement plans2 7iii7 allow personalized plans for each educator to address the educator's specific needs identified in observation or other feedback2 7iv7 give teachers1 principals1 other school leaders1 and administrators the knowledge and skills to provide students with the opportunity to meet challenging ,state academic standards2 7v7 improve classroom management skills2 7vi7 7,i7 are high-quality1 sustained1 intensive1 collaborative1 job-embedded1 data-driven1 and classroom-focused in order to have a positive and lasting impact on classroom instruction and the teacher's performance in the classroom2 and 7,,ii7 are not #a-;day or short-term workshops or conferences2 7vii7 support the recruiting1 hiring1 and training of effective teachers1 including teachers who became certified through ,state and local alternative routes to certification2 7viii7 advance teacher understanding of-- 7,i7 effective instructional strategies that are evidence-based2 and 7,,ii7 strategies for improving student academic achievement or substantially increasing the knowledge and teaching skills of teachers2 7ix7 are aligned with and directly related to-- 7,i7 challenging ,state academic standards and assessments under section #aaaa7;b72 7,,ii7 the curricula and programs tied to the standards described in subclause 7,i72 and 7,,iii7 related academic goals of the school or local educational agency2 7x7 are developed with extensive participation of teachers1 principals1 other school leaders1 parents1 and administrators of schools to be served under this ,act2 7xi7 are designed to give teachers of children who are ,english learners1 and other teachers and instructional staff1 the knowledge and skills to provide instruction and appropriate language and academic support services to those children1 including the appropriate use of curricula and assessments2 7xii7 to the extent appropriate1 provide training for teachers1 principals1 and other school leaders in the use of technology so that technology and technology applications are effectively used in the classroom to improve teaching and learning in the curricula and academic subjects in which the teachers teach2 7xiii7 as a whole1 are regularly evaluated for their impact on increased teacher effectiveness and improved student academic achievement1 with the findings of the evaluations used to improve the quality of professional development2 7xiv7 are designed to give teachers of children with disabilities or children with developmental delays1 and other teachers and instructional staff1 the knowledge and skills to provide instruction and academic support services1 to those children1 including positive behavioral interventions and supports1 multi-tiered systems of supports1 and use of accommodations2 7xv7 include instruction in the use of data and assessments to inform and instruct classroom practice2 7xvi7 include instruction in ways that teachers1 principals1 other school leaders1 specialized instructional support personnel1 and school administrators may work more effectively with parents and families2 7xvii7 involve the forming of partnerships with institutions of higher education to establish school-based teacher1 principal1 and other school leader training programs that provide prospective teachers1 novice teachers1 principals1 and other school leaders with an opportunity to work under the guidance of experienced teachers1 principals1 other school leaders1 and faculty of such institutions2 7xviii7 create programs to enable paraprofessionals 7assisting teachers employed by a local educational agency receiving assistance under part ,a of title ,i7 to obtain the education necessary for those paraprofessionals to become certified and licensed teachers2 7xix7 provide follow-up training to teachers who have participated in activities described in this paragraph that are designed to ensure that the knowledge and skills learned by the teachers are implemented in the classroom2 and 7xx7 where applicable and practical1 provide jointly for school staff and other early childhood education program providers1 to address the transition to elementary school1 including issues related to school readiness4 2 7#af7 by inserting after paragraph 7#ch71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#b71 the following3 7#ci7 ,school leader ,the term school leader means a principal1 assistant principal1 or other individual who is-- 7,a7 an employee or officer of an elementary school or secondary school1 local educational agency1 or other entity operating an elementary school or secondary school2 and 7,b7 responsible for the daily instructional leadership and managerial operations in the elementary school or secondary school building4 2 7#ag7 by inserting after paragraph 7#da71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#b71 the following3 7#db7 ,specialized instructional support personnel2 specialized instructional support services 7,a7 ,specialized instructional support personnel ,the term specialized instructional support personnel means -- 7i7 school counselors1 school social workers1 and school psychologists2 and 7ii7 other qualified professional personnel1 such as school nurses and speech language pathologists1 involved in providing assessment1 diagnosis1 counseling1 educational1 therapeutic1 and other necessary services 7including related services as that term is defined in section #fjb of the ,individuals with ,disabilities ,education ,act7 as part of a comprehensive program to meet student needs4 7,b7 ,specialized instructional support services ,the term specialized instructional support services means the services provided by specialized instructional support personnel4 2 7#ah7 by inserting after paragraph 7#de71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#b71 the following3 7#df7 ,universal design for learning ,the term universal design for learning has the meaning given the term in section #ajc of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife4 2 and 7#ai7 by striking the undesignated paragraph between paragraphs 7#da7 and 7#dd71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#b71 and inserting the following3 7#dc7 ,state ,the term ,state means each of the #ej ,states1 the ,district of ,columbia1 the ,commonwealth of ,puerto ,rico1 and each of the outlying areas4 4 #iajb4 ,applicability to ,bureau of ,indian education operated schools ,section #iajc 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ghjc7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the section heading1 by striking ,bureau of ,indian ,affairs and inserting ,bureau of ,indian ,education2 and 7#b7 by striking ,bureau of ,indian ,affairs each place the term appears and inserting ,bureau of ,indian ,education4 #iajc4 ,consolidation of funds for local administration ,section #ibjc7;b7 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ghbc7;b77 is amended by striking ,within #a year after the date of enactment of the ,no ,child ,left ,behind ,act of #bjja1 a ,state and inserting ,a ,state4 #iajd4 ,rural consolidated plan ,section #icje 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ghde7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7e7 ,rural consolidated plan 7#a7 ,in ,general ,two or more eligible local educational agencies1 a consortium of eligible local education service agencies1 or an educational service agency on behalf of eligible local educational agencies may submit plans or applications for #a or more covered programs to the ,state educational agency on a consolidated basis1 if each eligible local educational agency impacted elects to participate in the joint application or elects to allow the educational service agency to apply on its behalf4 7#b7 ,eligible local educational agency ,for the purposes of this subsection1 the term eligible local educational agency means a local educational agency that is an eligible local educational agency under part ,b of title ,,vi4 4 #iaje4 ,waivers of statutory and regulatory requirements ,section #idja 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ghfa7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking subsection 7a7 and inserting the following3 7a7 ,in general 7#a7 ,request for waiver by ,state or ,indian tribe ,a ,state educational agency or ,indian tribe that receives funds under a program authorized under this ,act may submit a request to the ,secretary to waive any statutory or regulatory requirement of this ,act4 7#b7 ,local educational agency and school requests submitted through the ,state 7,a7 ,request for waiver by local educational agency ,a local educational agency that receives funds under a program authorized under this ,act and desires a waiver of any statutory or regulatory requirement of this ,act shall submit a request containing the information described in subsection 7b77#a7 to the appropriate ,state educational agency4 ,the ,state educational agency may then submit the request to the ,secretary if the ,state educational agency determines the waiver appropriate4 7,b7 ,request for waiver by school ,an elementary school or secondary school that desires a waiver of any statutory or regulatory requirement of this ,act shall submit a request containing the information described in subsection 7b77#a7 to the local educational agency serving the school4 ,the local educational agency may then submit the request to the ,state educational agency in accordance with subparagraph 7,a7 if the local educational agency determines the waiver appropriate4 7#c7 ,receipt of waiver ,except as provided in subsection 7b77#d7 or 7c71 the ,secretary may waive any statutory or regulatory requirement of this ,act for which a waiver request is submitted to the ,secretary pursuant to this subsection4 2 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a7-- 7,i7 by striking 1 local educational agency1 and inserting 1 acting on its own behalf or on behalf of a local educational agency in accordance with subsection 7a77#b712 and 7,,ii7 by inserting 1 which shall include a plan after to the ,secretary2 and 7ii7 by striking subparagraphs 7,c7 and 7,d7 and inserting the following3 7,c7 describes the methods the ,state educational agency1 local educational agency1 or ,indian tribe will use to monitor and regularly evaluate the effectiveness of the implementation of the plan2 7,d7 includes only information directly related to the waiver request on how the ,state educational agency1 local educational agency1 or ,indian tribe will maintain and improve transparency in reporting to parents and the public on student achievement and school performance1 including the achievement of students according to each category of students described in section #aaaa7;b77#b77;,b77xi72 and 2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b77;,b77i77,,ii71 by striking 7on behalf of1 and based on the requests of1 local educational agencies7 and inserting 7on behalf of those agencies or on behalf of1 and based on the requests of1 local educational agencies in the ,state72 7,c7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7,i7 in the matter preceding clause 7i71 by inserting or on behalf of local educational agencies in the ,state under subsection 7a77#b71 after acting on its own behalf12 and 7,,ii7 in clause 7i7-- 7aa7 by striking all interested local educational agencies and inserting any interested local educational agency2 and 7bb7 by inserting 1 to the extent that the request impacts the local educational agency before the semicolon at the end2 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b77i71 by striking reviewed by the ,state educational agency and inserting reviewed and approved by the ,state educational agency in accordance with subsection 7a77#b7 before being submitted to the ,secretary2 and 7,d7 by adding at the end the following3 7#d7 ,waiver determination1 demonstration1 and revision 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall issue a written determination regarding the approval or disapproval of a waiver request not more than #ij days after the date on which such request is submitted1 unless the ,secretary determines and demonstrates that-- 7i7 the waiver request does not meet the requirements of this section2 or 7ii7 the waiver is not permitted under subsection 7c74 7,b7 ,waiver determination and revision ,if the ,secretary determines and demonstrates that the waiver request does not meet the requirements of this section1 the ,secretary shall-- 7i7 immediately-- 7,i7 notify the ,state educational agency1 local educational agency and ,state educational agency1 or ,indian tribe1 as applicable1 of such determination2 and 7,,ii7 provide detailed reasons for such determination in writing and in a public manner1 such as posting to the ,department's website in a clear and easily accessible manner2 7ii7 offer the ,state educational agency1 local educational agency 7through the ,state educational agency71 or ,indian tribe an opportunity to revise and resubmit the waiver request by a date that is not more than #fj days after the date of such determination2 and 7iii7 if the ,secretary determines that the resubmission does not meet the requirements of this section1 at the request of the ,state educational agency1 local educational agency1 or ,indian tribe1 conduct a public hearing not more than #cj days after the date of such resubmission4 7,c7 ,waiver disapproval ,the ,secretary may disapprove a waiver request if-- 7i7 the ,state educational agency1 local educational agency1 or ,indian tribe has been notified and offered an opportunity to revise and resubmit the waiver request1 as described under clauses 7i7 and 7ii7 of subparagraph 7,b72 and 7ii7 the ,state educational agency1 local educational agency 7through the ,state educational agency71 or ,indian tribe-- 7,i7 does not revise and resubmit the waiver request2 or 7,,ii7 revises and resubmits the waiver request1 and the ,secretary determines that such waiver request does not meet the requirements of this section after a hearing conducted under subparagraph 7,b77iii74 7,d7 ,external conditions ,the ,secretary shall not disapprove a waiver request under this section based on conditions outside the scope of the waiver request4 2 7#c7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#h71 by striking subpart #a of part ,b of title ,v and inserting part ,a of title ,v2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#aj71 by striking subsections 7a7 and 7b7 of section #aaac and insert section #aaac7;a7 both places the term appears2 7#d7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 in the subsection heading1 by adding 2 ,limitations after ,waiver2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 ,specific limitations ,the ,secretary shall not place any requirements on a ,state educational agency1 local educational agency1 or ,indian tribe as a condition1 criterion1 or priority for the approval of a waiver request1 unless such requirements are-- 7,a7 otherwise requirements under this ,act2 and 7,b7 directly related to the waiver request4 2 7#e7 by striking subsection 7e7 and inserting the following3 7e7 ,reports ,a ,state educational agency1 local educational agency1 or ,indian tribe receiving a waiver under this section shall describe1 as part of1 and pursuant to1 the required annual reporting under section #aaaa7;d7-- 7#a7 the progress of schools covered under the provisions of such waiver toward improving the quality of instruction to students and increasing student academic achievement2 and 7#b7 how the use of the waiver has contributed to such progress4 2 and 7#f7 in subsection 7f71 by striking if the ,secretary determines and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting the following3 if1 after notice and an opportunity for a hearing1 the ,secretary-- 7,a7 presents substantial evidence that clearly demonstrates that the waiver is not contributing to the progress of schools described in subsection 7e77#a72 or 7,b7 determines that the waiver is no longer necessary to achieve its original purposes4 4 #iajf4 ,plan approval process ,title ,,ix 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ghja et seq47 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating parts ,e and ,f as parts ,f and ,g1 respectively2 7#b7 in section #iegc-- 7,a7 in subsection 7b77#a71 by striking early childhood development 7,head ,start7 services and inserting early childhood education programs2 7,b7 in subsection 7c77#b7-- 7i7 in the paragraph heading by striking development services and inserting education programs2 and 7ii7 by striking development 7,head ,start7 services and inserting education programs2 and 7,c7 in subsection 7e71 as redesignated by section #djja7e71 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking subparagraph 7,c7 and inserting the following3 7,c7 such other matters as justice may require4 2 and 7#c7 by inserting after section #idja the following3 ,e ,approval and disapproval of state plans and local applications #idea4 ,approval and disapproval of state plans 7a7 ,deemed approval ,a plan submitted by a ,state pursuant to section #baja7;d71 #dajc7;d71 or #icjb shall be deemed to be approved by the ,secretary unless-- 7#a7 the ,secretary makes a written determination1 prior to the expiration of the #ij-;day period beginning on the date on which the ,secretary received the plan1 that the plan is not in compliance with section #baja7;d7 or #dajc7;d7 or part ,c1 respectively2 and 7#b7 the ,secretary presents substantial evidence that clearly demonstrates that such ,state plan does not meet the requirements of section #baja7;d7 or #dajc7;d7 or part ,c1 respectively4 7b7 ,disapproval process 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall not finally disapprove a plan submitted under section #baja7;d71 #dajc7;d71 or #icjb1 except after giving the ,state educational agency notice and an opportunity for a hearing4 7#b7 ,notifications ,if the ,secretary finds that the plan is not in compliance1 in whole or in part1 with section #baja7;d7 or #dajc7;d7 or part ,c1 as applicable1 the ,secretary shall- 7,a7 immediately notify the ,state of such determination2 7,b7 provide a detailed description of the specific provisions of the plan that the ,secretary determines fail to meet the requirements1 in whole or in part1 of such section or part1 as applicable2 7,c7 offer the ,state an opportunity to revise and resubmit its plan within #de days of such determination1 including the chance for the ,state to present substantial evidence to clearly demonstrate that the ,state plan meets the requirements of such section or part1 as applicable2 7,d7 provide technical assistance1 upon request of the ,state1 in order to assist the ,state to meet the requirements of such section or part1 as applicable2 7,e7 conduct a public hearing within #cj days of the plan's resubmission under subparagraph 7,c71 with public notice provided not less than #ae days before such hearing1 unless a ,state declines the opportunity for such public hearing2 and 7,f7 request additional information1 only as to the noncompliant provisions1 needed to make the plan compliant4 7#c7 ,response ,if the ,state educational agency responds to the ,secretary's notification described in paragraph 7#b77;,a7 during the #de-;day period beginning on the date on which the ,state educational agency received the notification1 and resubmits the plan with the requested information described in paragraph 7#b77;,b71 the ,secretary shall approve or disapprove such plan prior to the later of-- 7,a7 the expiration of the #de-;day period beginning on the date on which the plan is resubmitted2 or 7,b7 the expiration of the #ij-;day period described in subsection 7a74 7#d7 ,failure to respond ,if the ,state educational agency does not respond to the ,secretary's notification described in paragraph 7#b77;,a7 during the #de-;day period beginning on the date on which the ,state educational agency received the notification1 such plan shall be deemed to be disapproved4 7c7 ,peer-review requirements ,notwithstanding any other requirements of this part1 the ,secretary shall ensure that any portion of a consolidated ,state plan that is related to part ,a of title ,i is subject to the peer-review process described in section #aaaa7;a77#c74 #ideb4 ,approval and disapproval of local educational agency applications 7a7 ,deemed approval ,an application submitted by a local educational agency pursuant to section #bajb7;b71 #dajd7;b71 or #icje shall be deemed to be approved by the ,state educational agency unless-- 7#a7 the ,state educational agency makes a written determination1 prior to the expiration of the #ij-;day period beginning on the date on which the ,state educational agency received the application1 that the application is not in compliance with section #bajb7;b7 or #dajd7;b71 or part ,c1 respectively2 and 7#b7 the ,state presents substantial evidence that clearly demonstrates that such application does not meet the requirements of section #bajb7;b7 or #dajd7;b71 or part ,c1 respectively4 7b7 ,disapproval process 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,state educational agency shall not finally disapprove an application submitted under section #bajb7;b71 #dajd7;b71 or #icje except after giving the local educational agency notice and opportunity for a hearing4 7#b7 ,notifications ,if the ,state educational agency finds that the application submitted under section #bajb7;b71 #dajd7;b71 or #icje is not in compliance1 in whole or in part1 with section #bajb7;b7 or #dajd7;b71 or part ,c1 respectively1 the ,state educational agency shall-- 7,a7 immediately notify the local educational agency of such determination2 7,b7 provide a detailed description of the specific provisions of the application that the ,state determines fail to meet the requirements1 in whole or in part1 of such section or part1 as applicable2 7,c7 offer the local educational agency an opportunity to revise and resubmit its application within #de days of such determination1 including the chance for the local educational agency to present substantial evidence to clearly demonstrate that the application meets the requirements of such section or part2 7,d7 provide technical assistance1 upon request of the local educational agency1 in order to assist the local educational agency to meet the requirements of such section or part1 as applicable2 7,e7 conduct a public hearing within #cj days of the application's resubmission under subparagraph 7,c71 with public notice provided not less than #ae days before such hearing1 unless a local educational agency declines the opportunity for such public hearing2 and 7,f7 request additional information1 only as to the noncompliant provisions1 needed to make the application compliant4 7#c7 ,response ,if the local educational agency responds to the ,state educational agency's notification described in paragraph 7#b77;,b7 during the #de-;day period beginning on the date on which the local educational agency received the notification1 and resubmits the application with the requested information described in paragraph 7#b77;,c71 the ,state educational agency shall approve or disapprove such application prior to the later of-- 7,a7 the expiration of the #de-;day period beginning on the date on which the application is resubmitted2 or 7,b7 the expiration of the #ij-;day period described in subsection 7a74 7#d7 ,failure to respond ,if the local educational agency does not respond to the ,state educational agency's notification described in paragraph 7#b77;,b7 during the #de-;day period beginning on the date on which the local educational agency received the notification1 such application shall be deemed to be disapproved4 4 #iajg4 ,participation by private school children and teachers ,section #ieja 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ghha7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,h7 and inserting the following3 7,a7 part ,c of title ,i2 7,b7 part ,a of title ,,ii2 7,c7 part ,a of title ,,iii2 and 7,d7 title ,,iv4 2 and 7,b7 by striking paragraph 7#c72 and 7#b7 in subsection 7c77#a7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,e7-- 7i7 by striking and the amount and inserting 1 the amount2 and 7ii7 by striking services2 and and inserting services1 and how that amount is determined22 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,f71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7,g7 whether the agency1 consortium1 or entity shall provide services directly or assign responsibility for the provision of services to a separate government agency1 consortium1 or entity1 or to a third-party contractor4 4 #iajh4 ,maintenance of effort ,section #ieba 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #gija7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by inserting 1 subject to the requirements of subsection 7b7 after for the second preceding fiscal year2 7#b7 in subsection 7b77#a71 by inserting before the period at the end the following3 1 if such local educational agency has also failed to meet such requirement 7as determined using the measure most favorable to the local agency7 for #a or more of the #e immediately preceding fiscal years2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7c77#a71 by inserting or a change in the organizational structure of the local educational agency after 1 such as a natural disaster4 #iaji4 ,school prayer ,section #iebd7;a7 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #gijd7;a77 is amended by striking on the ,internet and inserting by electronic means1 including by posting the guidance on the ,department's website in a clear and easily accessible manner4 #iaaj4 ,prohibitions on ,federal ,government and use of ,federal funds ,section #iebg 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #gijg7 is amended to read as follows3 #iebg4 ,prohibitions on ,federal ,government and use of ,federal funds 7a7 ,general prohibition 7#a7 ,in general ,nothing in this ,act shall be construed to authorize an officer or employee of the ,federal ,government1 through grants1 contracts1 or other cooperative agreements 7including as a condition of any waiver provided under section #idja7 to-- 7,a7 mandate1 direct1 or control a ,state1 local educational agency1 or school's curriculum1 program of instruction1 instructional content1 specific academic standards or assessments1 or allocation of ,state or local resources1 or mandate a ,state or any subdivision thereof to spend any funds or incur any costs not paid for under this ,act2 7,b7 incentivize a ,state1 local educational agency1 or school to adopt any specific instructional content1 academic standards1 academic assessments1 curriculum1 or program of instruction1 including by providing any priority1 preference1 or special consideration during the application process for any grant1 contract1 or cooperative agreement that is based on the adoption of any specific instructional content1 academic standards1 academic assessments1 curriculum1 or program of instruction2 or 7,c7 make financial support available in a manner that is conditioned upon a ,state1 local educational agency1 or school's adoption of any specific instructional content1 academic standards1 academic assessments1 curriculum1 or program of instruction 7such as the ,common ,core ,state ,standards developed under the ,common ,core ,state ,standards ,initiative1 any other standards common to a significant number of ,states1 or any specific assessment1 instructional content1 or curriculum aligned to such standards74 7b7 ,prohibition on endorsement of curriculum ,notwithstanding any other prohibition of ,federal law1 no funds provided to the ,department under this ,act may be used by the ,department directly or indirectly1 including through any grant1 contract1 cooperative agreement1 or waiver provided by the ,secretary under section #idja1 to endorse1 approve1 or sanction any curriculum 7including the alignment of such curriculum to any specific academic standard7 designed to be used in an early childhood education program1 elementary school1 secondary school1 or institution of higher education4 7c7 ,prohibition on requiring ,federal approval or certification of standards 7#a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding any other provision of ,federal law1 no ,state shall be required to have academic content or academic achievement standards approved or certified by the ,federal ,government1 in order to receive assistance under this ,act4 7#b7 ,rules of construction 7,a7 ,applicability ,nothing in this subsection shall be construed to affect requirements under title ,i4 7,b7 ,state or local authority ,nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit a ,state1 local educational agency1 or school from using funds provided under this ,act for the development or implementation of any instructional content1 academic standards1 academic assessments1 curriculum1 or program of instruction that a ,state1 local educational agency1 or school chooses1 as permitted under ,state and local law1 as long as the use of such funds is consistent with the terms of the grant1 contract1 or cooperative agreement providing such funds4 7#c7 ,building standards ,nothing in this ,act shall be construed to mandate national school building standards for a ,state1 local educational agency1 or school4 4 #iaaa4 ,armed forces recruiter access to students and student recruiting information ,section #iebh 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #gijh7 is amended by striking subsection 7d74 #iaab4 ,prohibition on federally sponsored testing ,section #iebi 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #giji7 is amended to read as follows3 #iebi4 ,prohibition on federally sponsored testing 7a7 ,general prohibition ,notwithstanding any other provision of ,federal law and except as provided in subsection 7b71 no funds provided under this ,act to the ,secretary or to the recipient of any award may be used to develop1 incentivize1 pilot test1 field test1 implement1 administer1 or distribute any federally sponsored national test in reading1 mathematics1 or any other subject1 unless specifically and explicitly authorized by law1 including any assessment or testing materials aligned to the ,common ,core ,state ,standards developed under the ,common ,core ,state ,standards ,initiative or any other academic standards common to a significant number of ,states4 7b7 ,exceptions ,subsection 7a7 shall not apply to international comparative assessments developed under the authority of section #aec7;a77#e7 of the ,education ,sciences ,reform ,act of #bjjb and administered to only a representative sample of pupils in the ,united ,states and in foreign nations4 7c7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit a ,state1 local educational agency1 or school from using funds provided under this ,act for the development or implementation of any instructional content1 academic standards1 academic assessments1 curriculum1 or program of instruction that a ,state or local educational agency or school chooses1 as permitted under ,state and local law1 as long as the use of such funds is consistent with the terms of the grant1 contract1 or cooperative agreement providing such funds4 4 #iaac4 ,limitations on national testing or certification for teachers ,section #iecj7;a7 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #giaj7;a77 is amended-- 7#a7 by inserting 1 principals1 after teachers2 and 7#b7 by inserting 1 or incentive regarding1 after administration of4 #iaad4 ,consultation with ,indian tribes and tribal organizations ,subpart #b of part ,f of title ,,ix 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #gija et seq471 as amended by section #djja7c71 and redesignated by section #iajf7a71 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 #iech4 ,consultation with ,indian tribes and tribal organizations 7a7 ,in general ,to ensure timely and meaningful consultation on issues affecting ,american ,indian and ,alaska ,native students1 an affected local educational agency shall consult with appropriate officials from ,indian tribes or tribal organizations approved by the tribes located in the area served by the local educational agency during the design and development of the affected local educational agency's programs under this ,act1 with the overarching goal of meeting the unique cultural1 language1 and educational needs of ,american ,indian and ,alaska ,native students4 7b7 ,timing ,the consultation described in subsection 7a7 shall include meetings of officials from the affected local educational agency and the tribes or tribal organizations approved by the tribes and shall occur before the affected local educational agency makes any decision regarding how the needs of ,american ,indian and ,alaska ,native children will be met in covered programs or in services or activities provided under title ,,vii4 7c7 ,documentation ,each affected local educational agency shall maintain in the agency's records and provide to the ,state educational agency a written affirmation signed by officials of the participating tribes or tribal organizations approved by the tribes that the consultation required by this section has occurred4 ,if such officials do not provide such affirmation within a reasonable period of time1 the affected local educational agency shall forward documentation that such consultation has taken place to the ,state educational agency4 7d7 ,affected local educational agency ,in this section1 the term affected local educational agency means a local educational agency-- 7#a7 with an enrollment of ,american ,indian or ,alaska ,native students that is not less than #ej percent of the total enrollment of the local educational agency2 or 7#b7 with an enrollment of not less than #ej ,american ,indian or ,alaska ,native students4 4 #iaae4 ,outreach and technical assistance for rural local educational agencies ,subpart #b of part ,f of title ,,ix 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #gija et seq471 as amended by sections #djja7c7 and #iaad1 and redesignated by section #iajf7a71 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 #ieci4 ,outreach and technical assistance for rural local educational agencies 7a7 ,outreach ,the ,secretary shall engage in outreach to rural local educational agencies regarding opportunities to apply for competitive grant programs under this ,act4 7b7 ,technical assistance ,if requested to do so1 the ,secretary shall provide technical assistance to rural local educational agencies with locale codes #cb1 #cc1 #da1 #db1 or #dc1 or an educational service agency representing rural local educational agencies with locale codes #cb1 #cc1 #da1 #db1 or #dc on applications or pre-applications for any competitive grant program under this ,act4 ,no rural local educational agency or educational service agency shall be required to request technical assistance or include any technical assistance provided by the ,secretary in any application4 4 #iaaf4 ,evaluations ,section #ifja 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #gida7 is amended to read as follows3 #ifja4 ,evaluations 7a7 ,reservation of funds ,except as provided in subsection 7b7 and 7e71 the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,director of the ,institute of ,education ,sciences1 may reserve not more than #j4e percent of the amount appropriated for each program authorized under this ,act to carry out activities under this section4 ,if the ,secretary elects to make a reservation under this subsection1 the reserved amounts-- 7#a7 shall first be used by the ,secretary1 acting through the ,director of the ,institute of ,education ,sciences1 to-- 7,a7 conduct comprehensive1 high-quality evaluations of the programs that-- 7i7 are consistent with the evaluation plan under subsection 7d72 and 7ii7 primarily include impact evaluations that use experimental or quasi-experimental designs1 where practicable and appropriate1 and other rigorous methodologies that permit the strongest possible causal inferences2 7,b7 conduct studies of the effectiveness of the programs and the administrative impact of the programs on schools and local educational agencies2 and 7,c7 widely disseminate evaluation findings under this section related to programs authorized under this ,act-- 7i7 in a timely fashion2 7ii7 in forms that are understandable1 easily accessible1 and usable1 or adaptable for use in1 the improvement of educational practice2 7iii7 through electronic transfer and other means1 such as posting1 as available1 to the websites of ,state educational agencies1 local educational agencies1 the ,institute of ,education ,sciences1 or the ,department1 or in another relevant place2 and 7iv7 in a manner that promotes the utilization of such findings2 and 7#b7 may be used by the ,secretary1 acting through the ,director of the ,institute of ,education ,sciences-- 7,a7 to evaluate the aggregate short- and long-term effects and cost efficiencies across-- 7i7 ,federal programs assisted or authorized under this ,act2 and 7ii7 related ,federal early childhood education programs1 preschool programs1 elementary school programs1 and secondary school programs1 under any other ,federal law2 7,b7 to increase the usefulness of the evaluations conducted under this section by improving the quality1 timeliness1 efficiency1 and use of information relating to performance to promote continuous improvement of programs assisted or authorized under this ,act2 and 7,c7 to assist recipients of grants under such programs in collecting and analyzing data and other activities related to conducting high-quality evaluations under paragraph 7#a74 7b7 ,title ,i ,the ,secretary1 acting through the ,director of the ,institute of ,education ,sciences1 shall use funds authorized under section #ajjb7;e7 to carry out evaluation activities under this section related to title ,i1 and shall not reserve any other money from such title for evaluation4 7c7 ,consolidation ,notwithstanding any other provision of this section or section #ajjb7;e71 the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,director of the ,institute of ,education ,sciences-- 7#a7 may consolidate the funds reserved under subsections 7a7 and 7b7 for purposes of carrying out the activities under subsection 7a77#a72 and 7#b7 shall not be required to evaluate under subsection 7a77#a7 each program authorized under this ,act each year4 7d7 ,evaluation plan ,the ,director of the ,institute of ,education ,sciences1 shall1 on a biennial basis1 develop1 submit to ,congress1 and make publicly available an evaluation plan1 that-- 7#a7 describes the specific activities that will be carried out under subsection 7a7 for the #b-year period applicable to the plan1 and the timelines of such activities2 7#b7 contains the results of the activities carried out under subsection 7a7 for the most recent #b-year period2 and 7#c7 describes how programs authorized under this ,act will be regularly evaluated4 7e7 ,evaluation activities authorized elsewhere ,if1 under any other provision of this ,act1 funds are authorized to be reserved or used for evaluation activities with respect to a program1 the ,secretary may not reserve additional funds under this section for the evaluation of that program4 4 ,x ,education for ,homeless ,children and ,youths2 ,other ,laws2 ,miscellaneous ,a ,education for ,homeless ,children and ,youth #ajaja4 ,statement of policy ,section #gba of the ,mc,kinney-,vento ,homeless ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aadca7 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking ,in any ,state and all that follows through will review and inserting ,in any ,state where compulsory residency requirements or other requirements1 in laws1 regulations1 practices1 or policies1 may act as a barrier to the identification of or enrollment1 attendance1 or success in school of homeless children and youths1 the ,state educational agency and local educational agencies in the ,state will review2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking alone2 and 7#c7 in paragraph 7#d71 by striking challenging ,state student academic achievement standards and inserting challenging ,state academic standards4 #ajajb4 ,grants for ,state and local activities ,section #gbb of the ,mc,kinney-,vento ,homeless ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aadcb7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking subsection 7b7 and inserting the following3 7b7 ,reservations 7#a7 ,students in territories ,the ,secretary is authorized to reserve #j4a percent of the amount appropriated for each fiscal year under section #gbf1 to be allocated by the ,secretary among the ,united ,states ,virgin ,islands1 ,guam1 ,american ,samoa1 and the ,commonwealth of the ,northern ,mariana ,islands1 according to their respective needs for assistance under this subtitle1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7#b7 ,indian students 7,a7 ,transfer ,the ,secretary shall transfer #a percent of the amount appropriated for each fiscal year under section #gbf to the ,department of the ,interior4 ,the transferred funds shall be used for programs for ,indian students served by schools funded by the ,secretary of the ,interior1 as determined under the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #dej et seq471 that are consistent with the purposes of the programs described in this subtitle4 7,b7 ,agreement ,the ,secretary of ,education and the ,secretary of the ,interior shall enter into an agreement1 consistent with the requirements of this subtitle1 for the distribution and use of the transferred funds under terms that the ,secretary of ,education determines best meet the purposes of the programs described in this subtitle4 ,such agreement shall set forth the plans of the ,secretary of the ,interior for the use of the amounts transferred1 including appropriate goals1 objectives1 and milestones4 2 7#b7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 by redesignating paragraph 7#c7 as paragraph 7#d72 and 7,b7 by striking the subsection heading and all that follows through paragraph 7#b7 and inserting the following3 7c7 ,allotments 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary is authorized to allot to each ,state for a fiscal year an amount that bears the same ratio to the amount appropriated for such year under section #gbf that remains after the ,secretary reserves funds under subsection 7b7 and uses funds to carry out subsections 7d7 and 7h7 of section #gbd1 as the amount allocated under section #aabb of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fccb7 to the ,state for that year bears to the total amount allocated under section #aabb of such ,act to all ,states for that year1 except as provided in paragraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,minimum allotments ,subject to paragraph 7#c71 no ,state shall receive less under this subsection for a fiscal year than the greater of-- 7,a7 #aej1jjj2 7,b7 one-fourth of #a percent of the amount appropriated under section #gbf for that year2 or 7,c7 the amount such ,state received under this section for fiscal year #bjja4 7#c7 ,reduction for insufficient funds ,if there are insufficient funds in a fiscal year to allot to each ,state the minimum amount under paragraph 7#b71 the ,secretary shall ratably reduce the allotments to all ,states based on the proportionate share that each ,state received under this subsection for the preceding fiscal year4 2 7#c7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 by striking ,to provide and all that follows through that enable and inserting ,to provide services and activities to improve the identification of homeless children and youths 7including preschool-aged homeless children7 and enable2 and 7ii7 by striking or1 if and inserting including1 if2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking designate and all that follows and inserting designate in the ,state educational agency an ,office of the ,coordinator for ,education of ,homeless ,children and ,youths that can sufficiently carry out the duties described for the ,office in this subtitle42 7#d7 in subsection 7e7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking subsection 7c77#a7 and inserting subsection 7c77#b72 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,e77ii77,,ii71 by striking subsection 7g77#f77;,a77v7 and inserting subsection 7g77#f77;,a77vi72 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,f77iii71 by striking ,not later and all that follows through the ,secretary and inserting ,the ,secretary2 7#e7 by striking subsection 7f7 and inserting the following3 7f7 ,functions of the office of the ,coordinator ,the ,coordinator for ,education of ,homeless ,children and ,youths established in each ,state shall-- 7#a7 gather and make publicly available reliable1 valid1 and comprehensive information on-- 7,a7 the number of homeless children and youths identified in the ,state1 which shall be posted annually on the ,state educational agency's website2 7,b7 the nature and extent of the problems homeless children and youths have in gaining access to public preschool programs and to public elementary schools and secondary schools2 7,c7 the difficulties in identifying the special needs and barriers to the participation and achievement of such children and youths2 7,d7 any progress made by the ,state educational agency and local educational agencies in the ,state in addressing such problems and difficulties2 and 7,e7 the success of the programs under this subtitle in identifying homeless children and youths and allowing such children and youths to enroll in1 attend1 and succeed in1 school2 7#b7 develop and carry out the ,state plan described in subsection 7g72 7#c7 collect data for and transmit to the ,secretary1 at such time and in such manner as the ,secretary may reasonably require1 a report containing information necessary to assess the educational needs of homeless children and youths within the ,state1 including data necessary for the ,secretary to fulfill the responsibilities under section #gbd7;h72 7#d7 in order to improve the provision of comprehensive education and related services to homeless children and youths and their families1 coordinate activities and collaborate with-- 7,a7 educators1 including teachers1 special education personnel1 administrators1 and child development and preschool program personnel2 7,b7 providers of services to homeless children and youths and their families1 including services of public and private child welfare and social services agencies1 law enforcement agencies1 juvenile and family courts1 agencies providing mental health services1 domestic violence agencies1 child care providers1 runaway and homeless youth centers1 and providers of services and programs funded under the ,runaway and ,homeless ,youth ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #egja et seq472 7,c7 providers of emergency1 transitional1 and permanent housing to homeless children and youths1 and their families1 including public housing agencies1 shelter operators1 operators of transitional housing facilities1 and providers of transitional living programs for homeless youths2 7,d7 local educational agency liaisons designated under subsection 7g77#a77;,j77ii7 for homeless children and youths2 and 7,e7 community organizations and groups representing homeless children and youths and their families2 7#e7 provide technical assistance to and conduct monitoring of local educational agencies in coordination with local educational agency liaisons designated under subsection 7g77#a77;,j77ii71 to ensure that local educational agencies comply with the requirements of subsection 7e77#c7 and paragraphs 7#c7 through 7#g7 of subsection 7g72 7#f7 provide professional development opportunities for local educational agency personnel and the local educational agency liaison designated under subsection 7g77#a77;,j77ii7 to assist such personnel and liaison in identifying and meeting the needs of homeless children and youths2 and 7#g7 respond to inquiries from parents and guardians of homeless children and youths1 including 7in the case of unaccompanied youths7 such youths1 to ensure that each child or youth who is the subject of such an inquiry receives the full protections and services provided by this subtitle4 2 7#f7 in subsection 7g7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking achievement2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking special2 7iii7 in subparagraph 7,d7-- 7,i7 by striking 7including and all that follows through personnel7 and inserting 7including liaisons designated under subparagraph 7,j77ii71 principals and school leaders1 attendance officers1 teachers1 enrollment personnel1 and specialized instructional support personnel72 and 7,,ii7 by striking of runaway and homeless youths and inserting of homeless children and youths1 including such children and youths who are runaway and homeless youths2 7iv7 in subparagraph 7,e71 by striking food and inserting nutrition2 7v7 in subparagraph 7,f7-- 7,i7 in clause 7i71 by striking equal and all that follows and inserting access to the same public preschool programs1 administered by the ,state educational agency or local educational agency1 as are provided to other children in the ,state1 including ensuring that access by having the administering agency carry out the policies and practices required under paragraph 7#c722 7,,ii7 in clause 7ii71 by striking services2 and and inserting services1 including through the implementation of policies and practices to ensure that youths described in this clause are able to receive appropriate credit for full or partial coursework satisfactorily completed while attending a prior school1 in accordance with ,state1 local1 and school policies22 and 7,,iii7 by striking clause 7iii7 and inserting the following3 7iii7 homeless children and youths who meet the relevant eligibility criteria have access to magnet school1 summer school1 career and technical education1 advanced placement1 online learning1 and charter school programs1 if such programs are available at the ,state or local levels2 and 7iv7 the ,state educational agency and local educational agencies will adopt policies and practices to promote school success for homeless children and youth1 including providing access to full participation in the academic and extracurricular activities that are made available to students who are not homeless children and youth4 2 7vi7 in subparagraph 7,h77i71 by striking medical and inserting other health2 7vii7 in subparagraph 7,i7-- 7,i7 by striking enrollment and inserting identification of homeless children and youths1 and the enrollment12 and 7,,ii7 by striking ,state4 and inserting ,state1 including barriers related to fees1 fines1 absences1 and credit accrual policies42 and 7viii7 in subparagraph 7,j7-- 7,i7 in clause 7ii71 by striking to carry out and inserting and assurances that the liaison will have sufficient training and time to carry out2 and 7,,ii7 in clause 7iii71 in the matter preceding subclause 7,i71 by striking origin1 as determined in paragraph 7#c77;,a71 and inserting origin 7within the meaning of paragraph 7#c77;,a771 which may include a preschool12 and 7,,iii7 in subclauses 7,i7 and 7,,ii7 of clause 7iii71 by striking homeless each place it appears2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a77i77,i71 by striking or at the end and inserting and2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7,i7 by striking ,best interest and inserting ,school stability2 7,,ii7 by redesignating clause 7iii7 as clause 7iv72 7,,iii7 by striking clauses 7i7 and 7ii7 and inserting the following3 7i7 presume that keeping the child or youth in the school of origin is in the child's or youth's best interest1 except when doing so is contrary to the request of the child's or youth's parent or guardian1 or 7in the case of an unaccompanied youth7 the youth2 7ii7 consider factors related to the child's or youth's best interest1 including factors related to the impact of mobility on achievement1 health1 and safety of homeless children and youth1 giving priority to the request of the child's or youth's parent or guardian or 7in the case of an unaccompanied youth7 the youth2 7iii7 if after carrying out clauses 7i7 and 7ii7 the local educational agency sends the child or youth to a school other than the school of origin or a school requested as described in clause 7ii71 provide a written explanation1 including a statement regarding the right to appeal under subparagraph 7,e71 to the child's or youth's parent or guardian1 or 7in the case of an unaccompanied youth7 the youth2 and 2 and 7,,iv7 in that clause 7iv71 by inserting and takes into account after considers2 7iii7 by striking subparagraph 7,c7 and inserting the following3 7,c7 ,immediate enrollment 7i7 ,in general ,the school selected in accordance with this paragraph shall immediately enroll the homeless child or youth1 even if the child or youth-- 7,i7 is unable to produce records normally required for enrollment1 such as previous academic records1 records of immunization and other required health records1 proof of residency1 or other documentation2 or 7,,ii7 has missed application or enrollment deadlines during any period of homelessness4 7ii7 ,relevant academic records ,the enrolling school shall immediately contact the school last attended by the child or youth to obtain relevant academic and other records4 7iii7 ,relevant health records ,if the child or youth needs to obtain immunizations or health records1 the enrolling school shall immediately refer the parent or guardian of the child or youth or 7in the case of an unaccompanied youth7 the youth1 to the local educational agency liaison designated under paragraph 7#a77;,j77ii71 who shall assist in obtaining necessary immunizations or screenings1 or health records1 in accordance with subparagraph 7,d74 2 7iv7 in subparagraph 7,d7-- 7,i7 in the matter preceding clause 7i71 by striking medical records and inserting health records2 and 7,,ii7 in clause 7i71 by inserting involved after records2 7v7 in subparagraph 7,e7-- 7,i7 in the matter preceding clause 7i71 by striking ,if and all that follows through school-- and inserting ,if a dispute arises over eligibility for enrollment1 school selection1 or enrollment in a public school1 including a public preschool--2 7,,ii7 in clause 7i71 by inserting before the semicolon the following3 1 including all available appeals2 and 7,,iii7 by striking clause 7ii7 and inserting the following3 7ii7 the parent or guardian of the child or youth or 7in the case of an unaccompanied youth7 the youth shall be provided with a written explanation of any decisions related to school selection or enrollment made by the school1 the local educational agency1 or the ,state educational agency involved1 including the rights of the parent1 guardian1 or unaccompanied youth to appeal such decisions2 2 7vi7 by striking subparagraph 7,g7 and inserting the following3 7,g7 ,privacy ,information about a homeless child's or youth's living situation shall be treated as a student education record1 and not as directory information1 under section #ddd of the ,general ,education ,provisions ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #abcb;g74 2 and 7vii7 by adding at the end the following3 7,i7 ,school of origin defined ,in this paragraph3 7i7 ,in general ,the term school of origin means the school that a child or youth attended when permanently housed or the school in which the child or youth was last enrolled4 7ii7 ,receiving school ,in the case of a child or youth who completed the final grade level served by the school of origin1 as described in clause 7i71 the term school of origin shall include the designated receiving school at the next grade level4 2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#d7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by inserting before the period the following 1 which may include transportation to a preschool2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking and educational and all that follows and inserting educational programs for ,english learners1 charter school programs1 and magnet school programs42 and 7iii7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking vocational and inserting career2 7,d7 in paragraph 7#e7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7,i7 in clause 7i71 by striking programs providing and inserting entities providing2 and 7,,ii7 in clause 7ii71 by striking such as transportation or and inserting including transportation and2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,c7-- 7,i7 by redesignating clauses 7i7 and 7ii7 as clauses 7ii7 and 7iii71 respectively2 7,,ii7 by inserting before clause 7ii71 as redesignated by subclause 7,i71 the following3 7i7 ensure that all homeless children and youths are promptly identified2 2 and 7,,iii7 in clause 7ii71 as redesignated by subclause 7,i71 by striking have access and and inserting have access to and are in2 and 7iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7,d7 ,homeless children and youths with disabilities ,for children and youths who are to be assisted both under this subtitle1 and under the ,individuals with ,disabilities ,education ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #adjj et seq471 each local educational agency shall coordinate the provision of services under this subtitle with the provision of programs for children with disabilities served by that local educational agency and other involved local educational agencies4 2 7,e7 in paragraph 7#f7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7,i7 by redesignating clauses 7iv7 through 7vii7 as clauses 7v7 through 7viii71 respectively2 7,,ii7 by striking clause 7iii7 and inserting the following3 7iii7 homeless families and homeless children and youths have access to and receive educational services for which such families1 children1 and youths are eligible1 including services through ,head ,start programs 7including ,early ,head ,start programs7 under the ,head ,start ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ihca et seq471 early intervention services under part ,c of the ,individuals with ,disabilities ,education ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #adca et seq471 and other preschool programs administered by the local educational agency2 7iv7 homeless families and homeless children and youths receive referrals to health care services1 dental services1 mental health and substance abuse services1 housing services1 and other appropriate services2 2 7,,iii7 by striking clause 7vi71 as redesignated by subclause 7,i71 and inserting the following3 7vi7 public notice of the educational rights of homeless children and youths is disseminated in locations frequented by parents and guardians of such children and youths1 and unaccompanied youths1 including schools1 shelters1 public libraries1 and soup kitchens1 in a manner and form understandable to the parents and guardians of homeless children and youths1 and unaccompanied youths2 2 7,,iv7 in clause 7vii71 as redesignated by subclause 7,i71 by striking and at the end2 7,v7 in clause 7viii71 as redesignated by subclause 7,i71 by striking the period and inserting a semicolon2 and 7,,vi7 by adding at the end the following3 7ix7 school personnel providing services under this subtitle receive professional development and other support2 and 7x7 unaccompanied youths-- 7,i7 are enrolled in school2 7,,ii7 have opportunities to meet the same challenging ,state academic standards as the ,state establishes for other children and youth1 including through implementation of the procedures under paragraph 7#a77;,f77ii72 and 7,,iii7 are informed of their status as independent students under section #dhj of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajhgvv7 and may obtain assistance to receive verification of such status for purposes of the ,free ,application for ,federal ,student ,aid described in section #dhc of such ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajij74 2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking and advocates and all that follows and inserting advocates working with homeless families1 parents and guardians of homeless children and youths1 and homeless children and youths who are in secondary school1 of the duties of the local educational agency liaisons1 and publish an annually updated list of the liaisons on the ,state educational agency's website42 7iii7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by adding at the end the following3 ,such coordination shall include collecting and providing to the ,state coordinator the reliable1 valid1 and comprehensive information and data needed to meet the requirements of paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#c7 of subsection 7f742 and 7iv7 by adding at the end the following3 7,d7 ,professional development ,as determined appropriate by the ,state coordinator1 the local educational agency liaisons shall participate in the professional development activities provided1 and other technical assistance activities provided pursuant to paragraphs 7#e7 and 7#f7 of subsection 7f71 by the ,state coordinator4 2 and 7,f7 in paragraph 7#g7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking that receives and all that follows through enrollment and inserting shall review and revise any policies that may act as barriers to the identification of homeless children and youths or enrollment2 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking enrollment and inserting identification1 enrollment12 and 7#g7 by striking subsection 7h74 #ajajc4 ,local educational agency subgrants ,section #gbc of the ,mc,kinney-,vento ,homeless ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aadcc7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by inserting identification of homeless children and youths and before enrollment12 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b77;,b71 in the matter preceding clause 7i71 by inserting the related before schools2 7#b7 in subsection 7b71 by adding at the end the following3 7#f7 ,an assurance that the local educational agency will collect and promptly provide the information and data requested by the ,state coordinator pursuant to paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#c7 of section #gbb7;f74 7#g7 ,an assurance that the applicant will meet the requirements of section #gbb7;g77#c74 2 7#c7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking preschool1 elementary1 and secondary schools and inserting early childhood education and other preschool programs1 elementary schools1 and secondary schools12 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by inserting identification1 before enrollment12 7iii7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking application-- and all that follows and inserting application reflects coordination with other local and ,state agencies that serve homeless children and youths42 and 7iv7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by inserting 7as of the date of submission of the application7 after practice2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by inserting extent to which the applicant will promote meaningful after ,the2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,d71 by striking within and inserting into2 7iii7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,g7 as subparagraph 7,i72 7iv7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,f7 the following3 7,g7 ,the extent to which the local educational agency will use the subgrant to leverage resources4 7,h7 ,how the local educational agency uses funds to serve homeless children and youths under section #aaac7;a77#d7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcac7;a77#d774 2 and 7v7 in subparagraph 7,i71 as redesignated by clause 7iii71 by striking ,such and inserting ,the extent to which the applicant's program meets such2 and 7#d7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking the same challenging ,state academic content standards and challenging ,state student academic achievement standards and inserting the same challenging ,state academic standards as2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 by striking students with limited ,english proficiency and inserting ,english learners2 and 7ii7 by striking vocational and inserting career2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking pupil services and inserting specialized instructional support services2 7,d7 in paragraph 7#g71 by striking and unaccompanied youths1 and inserting particularly homeless children and youths who are not enrolled in school12 7,e7 in paragraph 7#i71 by striking medical and inserting other health2 7,f7 by striking paragraph 7#aj7 and inserting the following3 7#aj7 ,the provision of education and training to the parents and guardians of homeless children and youths about the rights of1 and resources available to1 such children and youths1 and the provision of other activities designed to increase the meaningful involvement of parents and guardians of homeless children or youths in the education of the children or youths4 2 7,g7 in paragraph 7#ab71 by striking pupil services and inserting specialized instructional support services2 7,h7 in paragraph 7#ac71 by inserting before the period the following3 or parental mental health or substance abuse problems2 and 7,i7 in paragraph 7#af71 by striking to attend school and inserting to enroll1 attend1 and succeed in school 7including a preschool program74 #ajajd4 ,secretarial responsibilities ,section #gbd of the ,mc,kinney-,vento ,homeless ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aadcd7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking subsection 7c7 and inserting the following3 7c7 ,notice 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall1 before the next school year that begins after the date of enactment of the ,every ,child ,achieves ,act of #bjae1 update and disseminate nationwide the public notice described in this subsection 7as in effect prior to such date7 of the educational rights of homeless children and youths4 7#b7 ,dissemination ,the ,secretary shall disseminate the notice nationally to all ,federal agencies1 and grant recipients1 serving homeless families or homeless children and youth4 2 7#b7 by striking subsection 7d7 and inserting the following3 7d7 ,evaluation1 dissemination1 and technical assistance ,the ,secretary shall conduct evaluation1 dissemination1 and technical assistance activities for programs designed to meet the educational needs of homeless elementary and secondary school students1 and may use funds appropriated under section #gbf to conduct such activities4 2 7#c7 in subsection 7f71 by adding at the end the following3 ,the ,secretary shall provide support and technical assistance to ,state educational agencies1 concerning areas in which documented barriers to a free appropriate public education persist42 7#d7 by striking subsection 7g7 and inserting the following3 7g7 ,guidelines ,the ,secretary shall develop1 issue1 and publish in the ,federal ,register1 not later than #fj days after the date of enactment of the ,every ,child ,achieves ,act of #bjae1 guidelines concerning ways in which a ,state-- 7#a7 may assist local educational agencies to implement the provisions related to homeless children and youth amended by that ,act2 and 7#b7 may review and revise ,state policies and procedures that may present barriers to the identification of homeless children and youth1 and the enrollment1 attendance1 and success of homeless children and youths in school4 2 7#e7 in subsection 7h7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking periodically and inserting periodically but not less frequently than once every #b years12 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking location and all that follows and inserting location 7in cases in which location can be identified7 of homeless children and youth1 in all areas served by local educational agencies under this subtitle22 7,c7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking and at the end2 7,d7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,d7 as subparagraph 7,e72 and 7,e7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,c7 the following3 7,d7 the academic progress being made by homeless children and youth1 including the percentage or number of homeless children and youth participating in ,state assessments under section #aaaa7;b77#b7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcaa7;b77#b772 and 2 and 7#f7 in subsection 7i71 by striking ,mc,kinney-,vento ,homeless ,education ,assistance ,improvements ,act of #bjja and inserting ,every ,child ,achieves ,act of #bjae4 #ajaje4 ,definitions ,section #gbe7f7 of the ,mc,kinney-,vento ,homeless ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aadcd;a7#f77 is amended by striking youth and inserting homeless child or youth4 #ajajf4 ,authorization of appropriations ,section #gbf of the ,mc,kinney-,vento ,homeless ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aadce7 is amended to read as follows3 #gbf4 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this subtitle such sums as may be necessary for each of fiscal years #bjaf through #bjba4 4 ,b ,other laws2 ,miscellaneous #ajbja4 ,use of term highly qualified in other laws ,beginning on the date of the enactment of this ,act1 any reference in law to the term highly qualified1 as defined in section #iaja of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ghja71 shall be treated as a reference to such term under section #iaja of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife as in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this ,act4 ,april #cj1 #bjae,read twice and placed on the calendar