,,ii #aadth ,,congress #b;d ,session ,s4 #bgah ,,in ,,the ,,senate ,,of ,,the ,,united ,,states ,march #ag1 #bjaf ,mr4 ,kaine 7for himself1 ,ms4 ,baldwin1 ,mr4 ,portman1 ,mrs4 ,capito1 and ,ms4 ,ayotte7 introduced the following bill2 which was read twice and referred to the ,committee on ,health1 ,education1 ,labor1 and ,pensions ,a ,,bill ,to amend the ,carl ,d4 ,perkins ,career and ,technical ,education ,act of #bjjf to support innovative approaches to career and technical education and redesign the high school experience for students by providing students with equitable access to rigorous1 engaging1 and relevant real world education through partnerships with business and industry and higher education that prepare students to graduate from high school and enroll into postsecondary education without the need for remediation and with the ability to use knowledge to solve complex problems1 think critically1 communicate effectively1 collaborate with others1 and develop academic mindsets4 #a4 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,perkins ,fund for ,equity and ,excellence4 #b4 ,career and ,technical ,education ,fund for ,excellence and ,equity 7a7 ,in general ,title ,,ii of the ,carl ,d4 ,perkins ,career and ,technical ,education ,act of #bjjf 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #bcga et seq47 is amended to read as follows3 ,,ii ,career and ,technical ,education ,fund for ,excellence and ,equity #bja4 ,purpose ,the purpose of this title is to support innovative approaches to career and technical education and redesign the high school experience for students by providing students with equitable access to rigorous1 engaging1 and relevant real world education through partnerships with business and industry and higher education that prepare students to graduate from high school and enroll into postsecondary education-- 7#a7 without the need for remediation2 and 7#b7 with the ability to use knowledge to solve complex problems1 think critically1 communicate effectively1 collaborate with others1 and develop academic mindsets4 #bjb4 ,definitions ,in this title3 7#a7 ,in general ,except as otherwise provided in section #c or this section1 the terms used in this title have the meanings given the terms in section #haja of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife4 7#b7 ,career and technical education program of study ,the term career and technical education program of study means a coordinated1 nonduplicative sequence of high school and postsecondary academic and technical courses that-- 7,a7 incorporates rigorous1 ,state-identified college and career readiness standards1 including ,state-identified career and technical education standards that address both academic and technical knowledge and skills that are aligned with the needs of in-demand industry sectors or occupations for the ,state1 region1 or local area2 7,b7 supports attainment of employability and career readiness skills2 7,c7 progresses in content specificity 7by beginning with all aspects of an industry or career cluster and leading to more occupationally specific instruction and by preparing students for ongoing postsecondary career preparation72 7,d7 incorporates multiple entry and exit points with portable demonstrations of technical or career competency1 which may include credit-transfer agreements or industry-recognized credentials2 and 7,e7 culminates in the attainment of a recognized postsecondary credential4 7#c7 ,certificate ,the term certificate means-- 7,a7 an occupation-specific certificate that-- 7i7 is aligned with ,state standards of career and technical education1 or other standards developed by a ,state industry sector in an in-demand industry sector or occupation2 7ii7 provides for skills that can be assessed2 and 7iii7 identifies clearly the specific skills that the certificate qualifies the receiving candidate to demonstrate2 or 7,b7 a career pathways program certificate that is based on quality program standards and provides for individual assessments of skill attainment and college and career readiness4 7#d7 ,eligible entity ,the term eligible entity means a local educational agency1 or a consortium of local educational agencies-- 7,a7 in partnership with-- 7i7 #a or more institutions of higher education2 7ii7 #a or more employers1 or a consortium of employers2 and 7iii7 a qualified intermediary1 which may include a local workforce development board1 established under section #ajg of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act2 and 7,b7 that may be in partnership with #a or more additional external partners4 7#e7 ,in-demand industry sector or occupation ,the term in-demand industry sector or occupation has the meaning given the term in section #c of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act4 7#f7 ,integrated course ,the term integrated course means a course offered by a high school for credit toward a regular high school diploma that combines instruction in core academic subjects with career and technical education that1 where applicable1 is fully aligned with the ,state's challenging ,state academic standards required under section #aaaa7;b7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife4 7#g7 ,qualified intermediary ,the term qualified intermediary means an entity that demonstrates expertise to build1 connect1 sustain1 and measure partnerships with entities such as employers1 schools1 community-based organizations1 postsecondary institutions1 social service organizations1 economic development organizations1 and workforce systems to broker services1 resources1 and supports to youth and the organizations and systems that are designed to serve youth1 including-- 7,a7 connecting employers to classrooms2 7,b7 assisting in the design and implementation of career and technical education programs of study2 7,c7 assisting in the development of curricula and assessments2 7,d7 delivering professional development2 and 7,e7 connecting students to internships and other work-based learning opportunities4 7#h7 ,recognized postsecondary credential ,the term recognized postsecondary credential has the meaning given the term in section #c of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act4 #bjc4 ,grants authorized 7a7 ,reservation ,from the total amount of funds available under section #bjg for a fiscal year1 the ,secretary shall reserve-- 7#a7 not more than #e percent for national activities1 which the ,secretary shall use for technical assistance1 including the development of ,state career readiness indicators1 data collection and dissemination1 and evaluation and reporting activities2 and 7#b7 not less than #e percent for the ,bureau of ,indian ,education for activities consistent with the purpose of this title4 7b7 ,grants ,from the total amount of funds available under section #bjg for a fiscal year and not reserved under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall award grants on a competitive basis to eligible entities1 based on the quality of the applications submitted under section #bjd1 to implement activities described under section #bje4 7c7 ,grant duration ,grants awarded under this title shall be for a period of #e years1 conditional after #c years on satisfactory progress on the performance indicators described in section #bjf7;b71 as determined by the ,secretary4 7d7 ,priority ,in awarding grants under this title1 the ,secretary shall give priority to applications from eligible entities that-- 7#a7 will serve the greatest percentage of students in poverty based on-- 7,a7 the poverty rate of the geographic area to be served under the grant according to the most recent census2 7,b7 the number and percentage of students from low-income families1 adjusted for cost-of-living2 and 7,c7 the median income level of the geographic area to be served under the grant according to the most recent census2 7#b7 include a process for measuring career-readiness for the purposes described under section #bjf7;c77#a72 7#c7 propose a strategy to enroll participating students in-- 7,a7 multiple integrated courses per academic year2 and 7,b7 a progression of integrated courses with enhanced rigor from #ith through the #abth grade2 7#d7 provide students with paid internships or other paid work-based learning experiences2 and 7#e7 include partnerships with employers from an in-demand industry sector or occupation4 7e7 ,matching requirement 7#a7 ,in general ,each eligible entity awarded a grant under this title shall provide1 from non-,federal sources1 an amount 7which may be provided in cash or in kind7 to carry out the activities supported by the grant-- 7,a7 in year #d of the grant1 equal to #be percent of the amount of the grant2 and 7,b7 in year #e of the grant1 equal to #ej percent of the amount of the grant4 7#b7 ,waiver ,the ,secretary may waive the matching requirement described under paragraph 7#a7 based on a determination that the eligible entity is unable to provide the matching funds due to inadequate financial resources4 #bjd4 ,application 7a7 ,in general ,an eligible entity that seeks a grant under this title shall submit an application to the ,secretary at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,secretary may reasonably require4 7b7 ,contents ,each application submitted under subsection 7a7 shall include1 at a minimum1 a description of the following3 7#a7 ,the integrated courses that will be offered to students in at least one core academic subject per student enrolled in a participating school1 per year1 in courses that meet college and university admissions requirements1 as validated by the ,secretary based on evidence submitted by the eligible entity4 7#b7 ,articulation and placement agreements between participating local educational agencies and institutions of higher education for at least one career and technical education program of study aligned with an in-demand industry sector or occupation that ensures that student completion of such program of study results in either a recognized postsecondary credential or academic credit toward a recognized postsecondary credential4 7#c7 ,the role of employer partnerships under the grant1 including how such partnerships will be utilized to-- 7,a7 provide students with a continuum of work-based learning experiences1 including opportunities such as career exploration1 job shadowing1 pre-apprenticeship programs1 mentoring1 internships1 school-based enterprises1 and virtual work-based learning opportunities2 7,b7 engage employers in program design1 curriculum development1 program evaluation1 and assessments of student work2 and 7,c7 provide educators with externship opportunities4 7#d7 ,the integrated student supports that will be made available to address the comprehensive needs of students1 which may include-- 7,a7 accelerated and targeted instruction for historically underserved students served under this ,act who require additional support in order to meet proficiency requirements in core academic or technical subjects2 7,b7 universal and individualized academic and nonacademic1 college and career guidance and counseling1 beginning in middle school that includes the development of individual development plans for each student and is reviewed at regular intervals throughout the school year and annually2 7,c7 a system of timely1 consistent1 and structured student supports that include an assessment of academic and career and technical coursework needed for high school completion and successful postsecondary education transition1 work-based learning experiences1 the development of career objectives1 and college planning1 including financial planning2 and 7,d7 a community-based approach that provides wraparound academic1 social and emotional1 and health supports to improve overall youth development4 7#e7 ,the accelerated and differentiated learning opportunities supported by evidence-based strategies for special populations1 including students underrepresented in the fields of science1 technology1 engineering1 and mathematics1 ,english learners1 students with disabilities1 ,native students1 pregnant and parenting students1 foster youth1 court-involved youth1 and homeless youth4 7#f7 ,the roles and responsibilities of each partner within the eligible entity1 including-- 7,a7 a description of which partner will serve as the fiscal agent and why that entity is best qualified to serve in this capacity2 and 7,b7 a description of the role of the qualified intermediary1 including how such entity will coordinate activities between the participating local educational agencies1 institutions of higher education1 employers1 and other local partners1 as appropriate1 and how it will provide resources and services aligned with the activities included within the application described under this section1 including technical assistance1 professional development1 and coordinating internships and work-based learning opportunities4 7#g7 ,an assurance that the activities under this grant are coordinated and aligned1 as appropriate1 with the ,state plan under section #abb of the ,state in which the entity is located4 #bje4 ,allowable activities ,an eligible entity receiving a grant under this title may use grant funds to implement the following3 7#a7 ,career and technical education programs of study1 including relevant work-based learning opportunities1 aligned to postsecondary education training1 degrees1 and certificates4 7#b7 ,dual or concurrent enrollment programs and early college high school programs that provide equitable access to high-quality1 credit bearing community college courses1 and programs that accelerate and facilitate the completion of a recognized postsecondary credential4 7#c7 ,evidence-based transitional support strategies for students who have yet to meet postsecondary education eligibility requirements or who require remediation in mathematics or ,english in order to progress to credit-bearing and degree-applicable coursework4 7#d7 ,teacher and leader experiential and information-gathering site visits for the purpose of effectively implementing the activities under the grant4 7#e7 ,supporting professional development of educators and business partners1 which may include-- 7,a7 integrated professional development between core academic teachers and teachers of career and technical education2 7,b7 allocating time for integrated curriculum design and development2 7,c7 evidence-based delivery models of professional development that are structured to improve the quality of course delivery for career and technical education and core subject integration2 7,d7 evidence-based strategies that effectively prepare teachers1 counselors1 principals1 and service providers1 including through professional development with a focus on equity1 that addresses the needs of historically underserved students2 7,e7 structured interdisciplinary collaboration and common planning time built into a school's master schedule2 7,f7 teacher and leader externship programs developed in partnership with business or industry and local postsecondary education institutions2 7,g7 cross-credentialing to provide teachers with both an academic single-subject credential and a career and technical education credential2 and 7,h7 outreach and recruitment efforts that diversify and ensure equitable student access to pathways and career and technical education programs of study4 7#f7 ,research-based strategies used to provide additional support and facilitate accelerated instruction such as extended learning time opportunities4 7#g7 ,paid student internships or other paid work-based learning experiences4 7#h7 ,guidance counseling and other activities that support student transitions to postsecondary education4 #bjf4 ,reporting and evaluation 7a7 ,in general ,each eligible entity that receives a grant under this title shall annually1 for each year of the grant1 provide a report to the ,secretary that includes a description of outcomes on the indicators described under subsection 7b71 disaggregated by special populations1 and the subgroups described in section #aaaa7;b77#b77;,b77xi7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act4 7b7 ,indicators ,each eligible entity that receives a grant under this title shall report on the following indicators3 7#a7 ,performance on the assessments required under section #aaaa of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act1 including the number and percentage of participating students demonstrating academic growth4 7#b7 ,the number and percentage of students graduating with a regular high school diploma within #d years1 including disaggregation by diploma type1 and1 where available1 who meet any of the following3 7,a7 ,enroll in a registered apprenticeship program4 7,b7 ,enroll in at least one remedial course at an institution of higher education4 7,c7 ,enroll in a #b-year or #d-year institution of higher education and persist beyond the first year of postsecondary education4 7,d7 ,graduate from a #b-year or #d-year program at an institution of higher education4 7,e7 ,secure employment within #f months of graduating from an institution of higher education4 7#c7 ,the number and percentage of students receiving-- 7,a7 a recognized postsecondary credential or an industry-recognized credential in in-demand industry sectors or occupations while enrolled in high school2 or 7,b7 academic credit toward recognized postsecondary credentials while enrolled in high school4 7#d7 ,the number and percentage of students participating in work-based learning opportunities while enrolled in high school1 including pre-apprenticeship programs1 that include an employer assessment of student performance4 7c7 ,permissible indicators ,each eligible entity that receives a grant under this title may report on the following indicators3 7#a7 ,the number and percentage of students scoring proficient or advanced on assessments of career readiness4 7#b7 ,the number and percentage of students scoring proficient or advanced on capstone experiences that are evaluated by peers1 educators1 and employers4 7#c7 ,the number and percentage of students who have mentors and participate in a formal mentoring program4 7#d7 ,student attendance rates1 including rates of chronic absenteeism4 7#e7 ,as appropriate1 any indicators described in section #aaf7;b77#b7 of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act4 7d7 ,grant or contract for evaluation ,from among funds reserved under section #bjc7;a77#a71 the ,secretary shall award a grant or contract to an entity outside the ,department to conduct an evaluation of the activities assisted under this title and their impact as measured by the indicators described under this section4 ,results from the evaluation shall provide information on effective practices that can be replicated4 #bjg4 ,funding ,for any fiscal year for which the amount appropriated to carry out title ,i is more than #a1bjj1jjj1jjj1 not more than #ejj1jjj1jjj shall be made available to implement activities under this title4 4 7b7 ,conforming amendments ,the ,carl ,d4 ,perkins ,career and ,technical ,education ,act of #bjjf 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #bcja et seq47 is amended-- 7#a7 in section #c-- 7,a7 by striking paragraph 7#bc72 and 7,b7 by striking paragraph 7#cb72 7#b7 in section #aac7;c77#b71 by striking or #bja2 and 7#c7 in section #abb7;d71 by striking paragraph 7#a74