,,ii #aadth ,,congress #ast ,session ,s4 #dgc ,,in ,,the ,,senate ,,of ,,the ,,united ,,states ,february #ab1 #bjae,mr4 ,udall introduced the following bill2 which was read twice and referred to the ,committee on ,finance ,a ,,bill ,to implement programs and activities to raise children up out of poverty and save the next generation4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents 7a7 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,saving ,our ,next ,generation ,act or the ,,song ,act4 7b7 ,table of contents ,the table of contents for this ,act is as follows3 ,sec4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents4 ,sec4 #b4 ,findings2 sense of the ,senate4 ,,title ,i--,leadership activities ,subtitle ,a--,general programs for children ,sec4 #aja4 ,president's ,commission on ,children4 ,sec4 #ajb4 ,strengthening the social capital of local communities4 ,sec4 #ajc4 ,minimum wage increases4 ,sec4 #ajd4 ,permanent extension and modifications to child tax credit4 ,sec4 #aje4 ,modifications to earned income tax credit4 ,sec4 #ajf4 ,assets for ,independence ,act4 ,sec4 #ajg4 ,community ,services ,block ,grant program4 ,sec4 #ajh4 ,grants for working groups on children4 ,subtitle ,b--,children's ,savings ,accounts ,sec4 #aaj4 ,definitions4 ,part ,i--,amendments to the ,social ,security ,act ,sec4 #aaa4 ,interest in1 and distribution from1 a qualified tuition program required to be disregarded under the ,,tanf program4 ,sec4 #aab4 ,exclusion of interest in1 and distribution from1 a qualified tuition program from resources under the ,,ssi program4 ,sec4 #aac4 ,child's savings account required to be disregarded under the ,,tanf program4 ,sec4 #aad4 ,exclusion of child's savings account from resources under the ,,ssi program4 ,part ,,ii--,amendment to the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh ,sec4 #aba4 ,exclusion of child's savings accounts from resources under the supplemental nutrition assistance program4 ,part ,,iii--,amendment to ,low-,income ,home ,energy ,assistance ,act of #aiha ,sec4 #aca4 ,exclusion of child's savings accounts from resources under the ,low-,income ,home ,energy ,assistance ,program4 ,subtitle ,c--,family and medical leave ,part ,i--,inclusion ,sec4 #ada4 ,leave to care for a same-sex spouse1 domestic partner1 parent-in-law1 adult child1 sibling1 grandchild1 or grandparent4 ,sec4 #adb4 ,leave for civil service employees to care for same-sex spouse1 domestic partner1 partner-in-law1 adult child1 sibling1 grandchild1 or grandparent4 ,part ,,ii--,family involvement leave ,sec4 #aea4 ,family involvement leave4 ,sec4 #aeb4 ,family involvement leave for civil service employees4 ,part ,,iii--,leave for addressing domestic violence ,sec4 #afa4 ,leave for addressing domestic violence4 ,sec4 #afb4 ,leave for addressing domestic violence for civil service employees4 ,part ,,iv--,bereavement leave ,sec4 #aga4 ,bereavement leave4 ,sec4 #agb4 ,bereavement leave for civil service employees4 ,,title ,,ii--,health programs ,subtitle ,a--,ensuring ,access ,sec4 #bja4 ,coordination and extension of funding for demonstration project to address health professions workforce needs and maternal1 infant1 and early childhood home visiting programs4 ,sec4 #bjb4 ,health and dental providers4 ,sec4 #bjc4 ,direct certification for programs with overlapping eligibility4 ,sec4 #bjd4 ,,gao report4 ,sec4 #bje4 ,assuring coverage continuity for former foster care children up to age #bf4 ,sec4 #bjf4 ,drug treatment for juveniles4 ,subtitle ,b--,strengthen ,children's ,health ,insurance ,program 7,,chip7 ,sec4 #baa4 ,references2 effective date4 ,part ,i--,coverage ,stability and ,reduced ,bureaucracy ,sec4 #bba4 ,assuring care continuity during transitions among ,,chip1 ,medicaid1 and qualified health plans4 ,sec4 #bbb4 ,state flexibility to provide for continuous eligibility4 ,sec4 #bbc4 ,outreach to targeted populations4 ,part ,,ii--,benefits and ,affordability ,sec4 #bca4 ,ensuring coverage of preventive health services under ,medicaid and ,,chip4 ,part ,,iii--,continuing ,delivery ,system ,reform ,sec4 #bda4 ,supporting evidence-based care coordination in communities4 ,sec4 #bdb4 ,ensuring care coordination for children4 ,part ,,iv--,miscellaneous ,sec4 #bea4 ,inclusion of therapeutic foster care as medical assistance4 ,subtitle ,c--,promoting ,accountability and ,excellence in ,child ,welfare ,sec4 #bfa4 ,child ,welfare ,innovation ,grant ,program4 ,sec4 #bfb4 ,ensuring that child welfare ,federal discretionary funding is only used for evidence-based programs4 ,sec4 #bfc4 ,continuation of authority to approve demonstration projects designed to test innovative strategies in ,state child welfare programs4 ,sec4 #bfd4 ,reports to ,congress4 ,,title ,,iii--,education ,sec4 #cja4 ,definitions4 ,subtitle ,a--,presidential ,task ,force on ,k-#ab ,education ,sec4 #caa4 ,establishing the ,presidential ,task ,force on ,k-#ab ,education4 ,subtitle ,b--,pupils prepared for school ,sec4 #cba4 ,definitions4 ,part ,i--,preschool home learning ,sec4 #cbb4 ,parental support for preschool home learning4 ,part ,,ii--,grants supporting universal prekindergarten for all eligible children ,sec4 #cbc4 ,universal prekindergarten development grants to ,states4 ,sec4 #cbd4 ,two years of voluntary1 high-quality1 full-day1 universal prekindergarten for all eligible children4 ,part ,,iii--,improving access to prekindergarten programs for low-,income children ,sec4 #cbe4 ,low-income prekindergarten grants4 ,part ,,iv--,head ,start1 ,early ,head ,start1 and ,even ,start ,sec4 #cbf4 ,expanding ,head ,start and ,early ,head ,start services4 ,sec4 #cbg4 ,improving reading skills of low-income children and families through reauthorizing the ,william ,f4 ,goodling ,even ,start ,family ,literacy ,program4 ,subtitle ,c--,elementary school and secondary school programs ,part ,i--,expanded school calendars ,sec4 #cca4 ,demonstration grants for ,states to implement expanded school calendar program4 ,part ,,ii--,pregnant and ,parenting ,students ,access to ,education ,sec4 #cce4 ,short title4 ,sec4 #ccf4 ,purposes4 ,sec4 #ccg4 ,grants for ,state and local activities for the education of pregnant and parenting students4 ,sec4 #cch4 ,local educational agency subgrants for the education of pregnant and parenting students4 ,sec4 #cci4 ,conversion to categorical program in event of failure of ,state regarding expenditure of grants4 ,sec4 #cdj4 ,national activities4 ,sec4 #cda4 ,effect on ,federal and ,state nondiscrimination laws4 ,sec4 #cdb4 ,adding pregnant and parenting data to ,state report cards4 ,sec4 #cdc4 ,authorization of appropriations4 ,part ,,iii--,healthy food1 nutrition education1 and physical activity ,sec4 #cea4 ,health education and physical education as core academic subjects4 ,sec4 #ceb4 ,allowing funds under the ,carol ,m4 ,white ,physical ,education ,program to be used for additional healthy eating activities4 ,sec4 #cec4 ,enhancing school nutrition4 ,sec4 #ced4 ,allowing teacher and principal training and recruitment funds to be used for instruction in nutrition1 fitness1 and wellness4 ,part ,,iv--,education and academic support ,sec4 #cef4 ,evaluation and identification of best practices regarding education and academic support4 ,sec4 #ceg4 ,best practice replication grants4 ,sec4 #ceh4 ,study on extended learning time models4 ,subtitle ,d--,business ,engagement in ,schools ,sec4 #cfa4 ,reauthorizing the ,carl ,d4 ,perkins ,career and ,technical ,education ,act of #bjjf4 ,sec4 #cfb4 ,interagency committee4 ,subtitle ,e--,support for parents ,sec4 #cga4 ,state and local parenting grant programs4 ,subtitle ,f--,college affordability ,sec4 #cgf4 ,student loan refinancing4 ,sec4 #cgg4 ,publicity of the public loan repayment plan for public service employees4 ,sec4 #cgh4 ,student loans allowed to be discharged in bankruptcy4 ,sec4 #cgi4 ,requirements for private educational lenders regarding discharge of student loans4 ,sec4 #chj4 ,prohibitions for consumer reporting agencies and furnishers of information to consumer reporting agencies related to private education loans4 ,sec4 #cha4 ,entrance counseling assessment4 ,sec4 #chb4 ,national grant to develop and pilot measures of accountability for value and cost-effectiveness in higher education4 #b4 ,findings2 sense of the ,senate 7a7 ,findings ,congress finds the following3 7#a7 ,too many children still live in poverty4 ,not all children in need are benefitting from existing quality programs4 ,this compromises their ability to be healthy1 to do well in school1 and to raise healthy families themselves4 7#b7 ,poverty is a vicious cycle1 but it can be broken4 7#c7 ,many factors contribute to poverty and poor economic1 health1 and educational outcomes1 including unaffordable housing1 an unlivable wage1 and unsafe housing and communities4 ,education and good health are keys for economic and social success4 7#d7 ,economically1 poverty predicts most of the poor educational and health outcomes1 while poor health and low educational outcomes tend to predict poverty4 7b7 ,sense of the ,senate ,it is the sense of the ,senate that the programs most critical to improving child well-being should be fully funded1 including-- 7#a7 the ,medicaid program under title ,,xix of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acif et seq472 7#b7 the ,state ,children's ,health ,insurance ,program established under title ,,xxi of the ,social ,security ,program 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acig;aa et seq472 7#c7 the supplemental nutrition assistance program established under the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjaa et seq472 7#d7 the special supplemental nutrition program for women1 infants1 and children established by section #ag of the ,child ,nutrition ,act of #aiff 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aghf72 7#e7 the child and adult care food program established under section #ag of the ,richard ,b4 ,russell ,national ,school ,lunch ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agff72 7#f7 the emergency food assistance program established under the ,emergency ,food ,assistance ,act of #aihc 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #geja et seq472 7#g7 the temporary assistance for needy families program established under part ,a of title ,,iv of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fja et seq472 7#h7 the ,maternal1 ,infant1 and ,early ,childhood ,home ,visiting program under section #eaa of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #gaa72 7#i7 the ,early ,head ,start and ,head ,start programs under the ,head ,start ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ihja et seq472 7#aj7 the ,family and ,child ,education program2 7#aa7 school-based health centers programs2 7#ab7 programs under the ,child ,care and ,development ,block ,grant ,act of #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #iheh et seq472 7#ac7 programs under the ,individuals with ,disabilities ,education ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #adjj et seq472 7#ad7 programs under title ,i of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcja et seq472 7#ae7 school meal programs2 and 7#af7 housing assistance programs4 ,i ,leadership activities ,a ,general programs for children #aja4 ,president's ,commission on ,children 7a7 ,establishment ,there is established the ,president's ,commission on ,children 7referred to in this section as the ,commission74 7b7 ,membership 7#a7 ,composition ,the ,commission shall be composed of #bj members to be appointed by the ,president1 by and with the advice and consent of the ,senate1 of which-- 7,a7 at least one member shall be a representative of businesses2 7,b7 at least one member shall be a representative of public entities with expertise in child health and welfare2 7,c7 at least one member shall be a representative of private entities with expertise in child health and welfare2 7,d7 at least one member shall be a representative of nonprofit entities with expertise in child health and welfare2 and 7,e7 at least one member shall be a representative of child advocacy groups4 7#b7 ,date for appointment ,the appointments of the members of the ,commission shall be made not later than #f months after the date of enactment of this ,act4 7#c7 ,period of appointment2 vacancies ,members shall be appointed for a term of #d years1 except that of the initial members1 #aj such members shall be appointed for a term of #b years4 ,any vacancy in the ,commission shall not affect its powers1 but shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment4 ,members may be reappointed4 7#d7 ,initial meeting ,not later than #cj days after the date on which all members of the ,commission have been appointed1 the ,commission shall hold its first meeting4 7#e7 ,meetings ,the ,commission shall meet at the call of the ,chairperson4 7#f7 ,quorum ,a majority of the members of the ,commission shall constitute a quorum1 but a lesser number of members may hold hearings4 7#g7 ,chairman and vice chairman ,the ,commission shall select a ,chairperson and ,vice ,chairperson from among its members4 7c7 ,duties 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,commission shall-- 7,a7 identify interventions to spur innovation to improve national child well-being outcomes1 including-- 7i7 evaluating the remuneration of professions responsible for children1 including medical1 education1 and caretaker professionals2 and 7ii7 evaluating the developmental model of ,federal child health1 education1 and welfare programs2 7,b7 prioritize ,federal partnerships and ,federal collaboration with other entities to improve children health1 education1 and welfare1 including-- 7i7 identifying ,federal programs that should require cross-sector collaboration for funding2 7ii7 identifying cross-training opportunities in federally funded programs2 and 7iii7 expanding collaboration among ,federal departments and agencies1 including with respect to-- 7,i7 programs established under the ,child ,abuse ,prevention and ,treatment ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eaja et seq472 and 7,,ii7 the early and periodic screening1 diagnostic1 and treatment program established under title ,,xix of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acif et seq472 7,c7 prioritize the sustainability and long-term success of ,federal child health1 education1 and welfare programs1 including through providing incentives for ,state foundations to provide leadership and identify available resources2 7,d7 identify and provide advice of where and how to streamline and coordinate ,federal child health1 education1 and welfare programs1 services1 and eligibility 7as appropriate71 including-- 7i7 identifying gaps across such programs 7by age and time of year72 7ii7 identifying child-related areas of high risk to better target limited resources2 and 7iii7 identifying ,federal program where auto-enrollment of children would be appropriate2 7,e7 provide for the conduct of a decennial ,white ,house ,conference on ,improving the ,status of ,children1 such initial conference to be conducted not later than #c years after the date of enactment of this ,act2 7,f7 submit the reports described in paragraph 7#b72 and 7,g7 carry out such other activities as the ,president or ,commission determine appropriate4 7#b7 ,reports 7,a7 ,biennial report ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 and biennially thereafter1 the ,commission shall submit to the ,president and the appropriate committees of ,congress1 a report concerning the activities of the ,commission under subsection 7c71 including the recommendations and accomplishments of the ,commission during the period for which the report is being submitted4 7,b7 ,surgeon ,general ,not later than ,december #ca1 #bjag1 the ,commission1 in consultation with the ,surgeon ,general1 shall submit to the ,president and the appropriate committees of ,congress1 a report on improving the health of children4 7,c7 ,budget report ,the ,commission1 in consultation and conjunction with the ,office of ,management and ,budget1 shall biannually submit to the ,president and the appropriate committees of ,congress1 an assessment of the overall impact of the ,federal budget on children1 including an assessment of the impact of the ,federal budget on child well-being4 7d7 ,commission personnel matters 7#a7 ,compensation of members ,each member of the ,commission who is not an officer or employee of the ,federal ,government shall be compensated at a rate equal to the daily equivalent of the annual rate of basic pay prescribed for level ,,iv of the ,executive ,schedule under section #ecae of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 for each day 7including travel time7 during which such member is engaged in the performance of the duties of the ,commission4 ,all members of the ,commission who are officers or employees of the ,united ,states shall serve without compensation in addition to that received for their services as officers or employees of the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,travel expenses ,the members of the ,commission shall be allowed travel expenses1 including per diem in lieu of subsistence1 at rates authorized for employees of agencies under subchapter ,i of chapter #eg of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 while away from their homes or regular places of business in the performance of services for the ,commission4 7#c7 ,detail of government employees ,any ,federal ,government employee may be detailed to the ,commission without reimbursement1 and such detail shall be without interruption or loss of civil service status or privilege4 7#d7 ,procurement of temporary and intermittent services ,the ,chairman of the ,commission may procure temporary and intermittent services under section #caji7;b7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 at rates for individuals which do not exceed the daily equivalent of the annual rate of basic pay prescribed for level ,v of the ,executive ,schedule under section #ecaf of such title4 7e7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out this section4 #ajb4 ,strengthening the social capital of local communities 7a7 ,institute of medicine ,the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services 7referred to in this section as the ,secretary7 shall enter into a contract with the ,institute of ,medicine under which the ,institute shall conduct a study and submit to the ,secretary a report on evidence-based best practices and innovations for fostering safe and stable families1 including implementing mentoring programs4 ,the ,secretary shall make such report publically available4 7b7 ,grants 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall award grants to eligible entities to enable such entities to carry out programs and activities to implement the best practices and innovations identified in the report submitted under subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,eligibility ,to be eligible to receive a grant under paragraph 7#a71 an entity shall-- 7,a7 be a ,state or local government1 a federally recognized ,indian tribe1 or an institute of higher education2 and 7,b7 submit to the ,secretary an application at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,secretary may require4 7#c7 ,use of funds ,an entity shall use amounts received under a grant under this subsection to implement programs and activities described in the application submitted by the entity under paragraph 7#b77;,b74 7c7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section1 such sums as may be necessary for each of fiscal years #bjaf through #bjbj4 #ajc4 ,minimum wage increases 7a7 ,minimum wage 7#a7 ,in general ,section #f7;a77#a7 of the ,fair ,labor ,standards ,act of #aich 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #bjf7;a77#a77 is amended to read as follows3 7#a7 except as otherwise provided in this section1 not less than-- 7,a7 #h4bj an hour1 beginning on the first day of the sixth month that begins after the date of enactment of the ,saving ,our ,next ,generation ,act2 7,b7 #i4ae an hour1 beginning #a year after that first day2 7,c7 #aj4aj an hour1 beginning #b years after that first day2 and 7,d7 beginning on the date that is #c years after that first day1 and annually thereafter1 the amount determined by the ,secretary pursuant to subsection 7h72 4 7#b7 ,determination based on increase in the consumer price index ,section #f of the ,fair ,labor ,standards ,act of #aich 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #bjf7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7h7 7#a7 ,each year1 by not later than the date that is #ij days before a new minimum wage determined under subsection 7a77#a77;,d7 is to take effect1 the ,secretary shall determine the minimum wage to be in effect pursuant to this subsection for the subsequent #a-year period4 ,the wage determined pursuant to this subsection for a year shall be-- 7,a7 not less than the amount in effect under subsection 7a77#a7 on the date of such determination2 7,b7 increased from such amount by the annual percentage increase in the ,consumer ,price ,index for ,urban ,wage ,earners and ,clerical ,workers 7,united ,states city average1 all items1 not seasonally adjusted71 or its successor publication1 as determined by the ,bureau of ,labor ,statistics2 and 7,c7 rounded to the nearest multiple of #j4je4 7#b7 ,in calculating the annual percentage increase in the ,consumer ,price ,index for purposes of paragraph 7#a77;,b71 the ,secretary shall compare such ,consumer ,price ,index for the most recent month1 quarter1 or year available 7as selected by the ,secretary prior to the first year for which a minimum wage is in effect pursuant to this subsection7 with the ,consumer ,price ,index for the same month in the preceding year1 the same quarter in the preceding year1 or the preceding year1 respectively4 4 7b7 ,base minimum wage for tipped employees ,section #c7m77#a7 of the ,fair ,labor ,standards ,act of #aich 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #bjc7m77#a77 is amended to read as follows3 7#a7 the cash wage paid such employee1 which for purposes of such determination shall be not less than-- 7,a7 for the #a-year period beginning on the first day of the sixth month that begins after the date of enactment of the ,saving ,our ,next ,generation ,act1 #c4jj an hour2 7,b7 for each succeeding #a-year period until the hourly wage under this paragraph equals #gj percent of the wage in effect under section #f7;a77#a7 for such period1 an hourly wage equal to the amount determined under this paragraph for the preceding year1 increased by the lesser of-- 7i7 #j4ie2 or 7ii7 the amount necessary for the wage in effect under this paragraph to equal #gj percent of the wage in effect under section #f7;a77#a7 for such period1 rounded to the nearest multiple of #j4je2 and 7,c7 for each succeeding #a-year period after the year in which the hourly wage under this paragraph first equals #gj percent of the wage in effect under section #f7;a77#a7 for the same period1 the amount necessary to ensure that the wage in effect under this paragraph remains equal to #gj percent of the wage in effect under section #f7;a77#a71 rounded to the nearest multiple of #j4je2 and 4 7c7 ,publication of notice ,section #f of the ,fair ,labor ,standards ,act of #aich 7as amended by subsection 7a77 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #bjf7 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 7i7 ,not later than #fj days prior to the effective date of any increase in the minimum wage determined under subsection 7h7 or required for tipped employees in accordance with subparagraph 7,b7 or 7,c7 of section #c7m77#a71 as amended by the ,saving ,our ,next ,generation ,act1 the ,secretary shall publish in the ,federal ,register and on the website of the ,department of ,labor a notice announcing the adjusted required wage4 4 7d7 ,effective date ,the amendments made by subsections 7a7 and 7b7 shall take effect on the first day of the sixth month that begins after the date of enactment of this ,act4 #ajd4 ,permanent extension and modifications to child tax credit 7a7 ,permanent extension 7#a7 ,in general ,clause 7i7 of section #bd7;d77#a77;,b7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf is amended by striking #aj1jjj and inserting #c1jjj4 7#b7 ,conforming amendment ,subsection 7d7 of section #bd of such ,code is amended by striking paragraph 7#d74 7#c7 ,elimination of inflation adjustment ,subsection 7d7 of section #bd of such ,code is further amended by striking paragraph 7#c74 7b7 ,inflation adjustment ,section #bd of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7g7 ,inflation ,adjustment 7#a7 ,in general ,in the case of any taxable year beginning in a calendar year after #bjad1 the dollar amounts in subsections 7a7 and 7b77#b7 shall each be increased by an amount equal to-- 7,a7 such dollar amount1 multiplied by 7,b7 the cost-of-living adjustment determined under section #a7;f77#c7 for the calendar year in which the taxable year begins1 determined by substituting calendar year #bjac for calendar year #aiib in subparagraph 7,b7 thereof4 7#b7 ,rounding ,if a dollar amount in subsection 7a7 or 7b77#b71 as increased under paragraph 7#a71 is not a multiple of #ej1 such amount shall be rounded to the nearest multiple of #ej4 4 7c7 ,effective ,date ,the amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after ,december #ca1 #bjad4 #aje4 ,modifications to earned income tax credit 7a7 ,permanent extension of modifications to earned income tax credit 7#a7 ,increase in credit percentage for families with #c or more children ,paragraph 7#a7 of section #cb7;b7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf1 as amended by the ,tax ,increase ,prevention ,act of #bjad1 is amended by adding at the end the following flush sentence3 ,in the case of an eligible individual with #c or more qualifying children1 the second column shall be applied by substituting #de for #dj4 4 7#b7 ,joint returns 7,a7 ,in general ,subparagraph 7,b7 of section #cb7;b77#b7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf1 as amended by the ,tax ,increase ,prevention ,act of #bjad1 is amended by striking #c1jjj and inserting #e1jjj44 7,b7 ,inflation adjustments ,clause 7ii7 of section #cb7;j77#a77;,b7 of such ,code is amended-- 7i7 by striking #c1jjj and inserting #e1jjj1 7ii7 by striking subsection 7b77#b77;,b77iii7 and inserting subsection 7b77#b77;,b71 and 7iii7 by striking calendar year #bjjg and inserting calendar year #bjjh4 7#c7 ,conforming amendment ,section #cb7;b7 of such ,code is amended by striking paragraph 7#c74 7b7 ,increased credit for individuals with no qualifying children 7#a7 ,in general ,the table in subparagraph 7,a7 of section #cb7;b77#b7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf is amended-- 7,a7 by striking #d1bbj in the second column and inserting #h1hbj1 and 7,b7 by striking #e1bhj in the last column and inserting #aj1dbe4 7#b7 ,inflation adjustments ,subparagraph 7,b7 of section #cb7;j77#a7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf1 as amended by this ,act1 is amended-- 7,a7 in clause 7i7-- 7i7 by inserting 7except as provided in clause 7iii77 after 7b77#b77;,a71 and 7ii7 by striking and at the end1 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following new clause3 7iii7 in the case of the #h1hbj and #aj1dbej amount in the table in subsection 7b77#b77;,a71 by substituting calendar year #bjab for calendar year #aiib in subparagraph 7,b7 of such section #a4 4 7c7 ,credit allowed for certain childless individuals over age #ba ,subclause 7,,ii7 of section #cb7;c77#a77;,a77ii7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf is amended by striking age #be and inserting age #ba4 7d7 ,modification of certain eligibility rules 7#a7 ,modification of abandoned spouse rule 7,a7 ,in general ,section #cb7;c77#a7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf 7relating to eligible individual7 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7,g7 ,certain married individuals living apart ,for purposes of this section1 an individual who-- 7i7 is married 7within the meaning of section #ggjc7;a77 and files a separate return for the taxable year1 7ii7 lives with a qualifying child of the individual for more than one-half of such taxable year1 and 7iii7 7,i7 during the last #f months of such taxable year1 does not have the same principal place of abode as the individual's spouse1 or 7,,ii7 has a legally binding separation agreement with the individual's spouse and is not a member of the same household with the individual's spouse by the end of the taxable year1 shall not be considered as married4 4 7,b7 ,conforming amendments 7i7 ,the last sentence of section #cb7;c77#a77;,a7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf is amended by striking section #ggjc and inserting section #ggjc7;a74 7ii7 ,section #cb7;d7 of such ,code is amended by striking ,in the case of an individual who is married 7within the meaning of section #ggjc7 and inserting ,in the case of an individual who is married 7within the meaning of section #ggjc7;a77 and is not described in subsection 7c77#a77;,g74 7#b7 ,simplification of rules regarding presence of qualifying child 7,a7 ,taxpayer eligible for credit for worker without qualifying child if qualifying child claimed by another member of family ,section #cb7;c77#a7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf 7relating to eligible individual71 as amended by this ,act1 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7,h7 ,taxpayer eligible for credit for worker without qualifying child if qualifying child claimed by another member of family 7i7 ,general rule ,except as provided in clause 7ii71 in the case of #b or more eligible individuals who may claim for such taxable year the same individual as a qualifying child1 if such individual is claimed as a qualifying child by such an eligible individual1 then any other such eligible individual who does not make such a claim of such child or of any other qualifying child may be considered an eligible individual without a qualifying child for purposes of the credit allowed under this section for such taxable year4 7ii7 ,exception if qualifying child claimed by parent ,if an individual is claimed as a qualifying child for any taxable year by an eligible individual who is a parent of such child1 then no other custodial parent of such child who does not make such a claim of such child may be considered an eligible individual without a qualifying child for purposes of the credit allowed under this section for such taxable year4 4 7,b7 ,taxpayer eligible for credit for worker without qualifying child if qualifying children do not have valid social security number ,subparagraph 7,f7 of section #cb7;c77#a7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf is amended to read as follows3 7,f7 ,individuals who do not include tin1 etc41 of any qualifying child ,in the case of any eligible individual who has one or more qualifying children1 if no qualifying child of such individual is taken into account under subsection 7b7 by reason of paragraph 7#c77;,d71 for purposes of the credit allowed under this section1 such individual may be considered an eligible individual without a qualifying child4 4 7e7 ,elimination of disqualified investment income test 7#a7 ,in general ,section #cb of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf is amended by striking subsection 7i74 7#b7 ,conforming amendments 7,a7 ,section #cb7;j77#a77;,b77i7 of such ,code1 as amended by this ,act1 is amended-- 7i7 by striking subsections and inserting subsection1 and 7ii7 by striking and 7i77#a74 7,b7 ,section #cb7;j77#b7 of such ,code is amended to read as follows3 7#b7 ,rounding ,if any dollar amount in subsection 7b77#b77;,a7 7after being increased under subparagraph 7,b7 thereof71 after being increased under paragraph 7#a71 is not a multiple of #aj1 such amount shall be rounded to the next nearest multiple of #aj4 4 7f7 ,effective dates ,the amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after ,december #ca1 #bjad4 #ajf4 ,assets for ,independence ,act 7a7 ,reauthorization ,section #daf of the ,assets for ,independence ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fjd note7 is amended by striking and #bjjc1 and inserting #bjjc1 #bjae1 #bjaf1 #bjag1 #bjah1 #bjai1 and #bjbj14 7b7 ,newborn development accounts ,the ,assets for ,independence ,act is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #dag4 ,newborn development account demonstration projects 7a7 ,definitions ,in this title3 7#a7 ,eligible newborn ,the term eligible newborn means an individual who meets the eligibility criteria in subsection 7c7 and is selected by a qualified entity to participate in a newborn development account demonstration project4 7#b7 ,newborn development account 7,a7 ,in general ,the term newborn development account means a trust created or organized in the ,united ,states exclusively for the purpose of paying the qualified expenses of an eligible newborn1 or enabling the eligible newborn to make an emergency withdrawal1 but only if the written governing instrument creating the trust contains the requirements described in clauses 7i71 7ii71 and 7iv7 through 7vi7 of section #djd7;a77#e74 7,b7 ,investment of assets 7i7 ,in general ,subject to clause 7ii71 the assets of a newborn development account shall be invested in accordance with the direction of the eligible newborn after consultation with the qualified entity providing deposits for the eligible newborn under subsection 7e74 7ii7 ,investments ,the assets of a newborn development account shall be invested in accordance with the direction of the qualified entity providing deposits for the eligible newborn under subsection 7e71 in a manner that provides an appropriate balance between return1 liquidity1 and risk1 until the eligible newborn attains age #ah4 7,c7 ,custodial accounts ,for purposes of subparagraph 7,a71 a custodial account shall be treated as a trust if the assets of the custodial account are held by a bank 7as defined in section #djh7n7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf7 or another person who demonstrates1 to the satisfaction of the ,secretary1 that the manner in which such person will administer the custodial account will be consistent with the requirements of this title1 and if the custodial account would1 except for the fact that it is not a trust1 constitute a newborn development account described in subparagraph 7,a74 ,for purposes of this title1 in the case of a custodial account treated as a trust by reason of the preceding sentence1 the custodian of that custodial account shall be treated as the trustee of the account4 7#c7 ,newborn development account demonstration project ,the term newborn development account demonstration project means a demonstration project conducted under this section4 7b7 ,approval of demonstration projects 7#a7 ,announcement of demonstration projects ,not later than #c months after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,secretary shall publicly announce the availability of funding under this title for newborn development account demonstration projects and shall ensure that applications to conduct such demonstration projects are widely available to qualified entities4 7#b7 ,submission ,not later than #f months after the date of enactment of this section1 a qualified entity may submit to the ,secretary an application to conduct a demonstration project under this section4 7#c7 ,criteria and preferences ,in considering whether to approve an application to conduct a demonstration project under this section1 the ,secretary shall assess the criteria described in section #dje7;c7 and give preferences to applications with the elements described in section #dje7;d74 7#d7 ,approval ,not later than #i months after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,secretary shall1 on a competitive basis1 approve such applications to conduct demonstration projects under this section as the ,secretary considers to be appropriate1 taking into account the assessments required by paragraph 7#c74 ,the ,secretary shall ensure1 to the maximum extent practicable1 that the applications that are approved involve a range of communities 7both rural and urban7 and diverse populations4 7c7 ,eligibility criteria 7#a7 ,in general ,an individual shall be eligible to participate in a demonstration project under this section if the individual meets the following criteria3 7,a7 ,newborn ,the individual is born on or after ,october #a1 #bjaf1 and is selected by a qualified entity to participate in a demonstration project under this section within #a year of the date of the individual's birth4 7,b7 ,income and net worth test ,the individual is a member of a household with an adjusted gross income that does not exceed #djj percent of the poverty line 7as determined by the ,office of ,management and ,budget7 and a net worth1 as of the end of the calendar year preceding the determination of eligibility1 that does not exceed #a1jjj1jjj4 7,c7 ,consent of parent or guardian ,the parent or legal guardian of the individual has agreed to the individual's participation in the demonstration project4 7#b7 ,determination of net worth ,for purposes of determining the net worth of a household under paragraph 7#a77;,b71 a household's assets shall not be considered to include the primary dwelling unit and one motor vehicle owned by a member of the household4 7#c7 ,individuals unable to complete the project ,the ,secretary shall establish such regulations as are necessary to ensure compliance with this title if an individual participating in a newborn development account demonstration project moves from the community in which the project is conducted or is otherwise unable to continue participating in that project1 including regulations prohibiting future eligibility to participate in any other demonstration project conducted under this title4 7d7 ,demonstration authority2 annual grants 7#a7 ,demonstration authority ,if the ,secretary approves an application to conduct a demonstration project under this section1 the ,secretary shall1 not later than #aj months after the date of enactment of this section1 authorize the applicant to conduct the project for #e project years in accordance with the approved application and the requirements of this title4 7#b7 ,grant authority ,for each project year of a demonstration project conducted under this section1 the ,secretary may make a grant to the qualified entity authorized to conduct the project4 ,in making such a grant1 the ,secretary shall make the grant on the first day of the project year in an amount not to exceed the lesser of-- 7,a7 the aggregate amount of funds committed as matching contributions from non-,federal public or private sector sources2 or 7,b7 #a1jjj1jjj4 7e7 ,deposits by qualified entities 7#a7 ,in general ,not less than once every #c months during each project year1 each qualified entity under this title shall deposit in the newborn development account of each individual participating in a project under this section1 or into a parallel account maintained by the qualified entity-- 7,a7 from the non-,federal funds described in section #dje7;c77#d71 a matching contribution of not less than #j4ej and not more than #d for every #a of earned income 7as defined in section #iaa7;d77#b7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf7 deposited in the account by a project participant during that period2 7,b7 from the grant made under subsection 7d77#b71 an amount equal to the matching contribution made under subparagraph 7,a72 and 7,c7 any interest that has accrued on amounts deposited under subparagraph 7,a7 or 7,b7 on behalf of that individual4 7#b7 ,initial deposit ,upon the establishment of a newborn development account1 the qualified entity providing deposits for such account shall deposit in the account #a1jjj from the grant made under subsection 7d77#b74 7f7 ,assignment of social security account number ,in the case of an individual who is selected by a qualified entity to participate in a newborn development account demonstration project and does not have a social security account number1 the ,secretary shall coordinate with the ,commissioner of ,social ,security to ensure that such individual is assigned a social security account number as required under section #bje7;c77#b77;,b77i77,,ii7 of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dje7;c77#b77;,b77i77,,ii774 7g7 ,application ,except as otherwise provided1 all requirements of this title shall-- 7#a7 apply to newborn development accounts in the same manner in which they apply to individual development accounts2 and 7#b7 apply to newborn development demonstration projects in the same manner in which they apply to other demonstration projects conducted under this title4 4 7c7 ,repayment of initial deposit principal ,section #bjb7q7 of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #djb7q77 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#ab7 ,in the case of an individual who participated in a newborn development account demonstration project under section #dag of the ,assets for ,independence ,act1 beginning with the first month for which such individual is entitled to an old-age1 wife's1 husband's1 widow's1 or widow's insurance benefit1 the amount of such benefit shall be reduced by up to #be percent each month until the total amount by which such individual's benefits have been reduced equals #a1jjj4 4 7d7 ,conforming amendments 7#a7 ,section #djd of the ,assets for ,independence ,act is amended-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7i7 by inserting or eligible newborn after eligible individual2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by inserting or newborn development account after individual development account2 and 7iii7 by inserting or newborn after the individual each place it appears2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#e77;,a77vi7-- 7i7 by inserting or newborn development account after individual development account2 and 7ii7 by inserting or eligible newborn after eligible individual2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#h7-- 7i7 by inserting or newborn development account after individual development account each place it appears2 7ii7 by inserting or eligible newborn after eligible individual each place it appears2 7iii7 in subparagraph 7,d71 by inserting or ,n,d,as after ,i,d,as in the subparagraph heading2 and 7iv7 by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,e7 ,retirement expenses for eligible newborns ,in the case of an eligible newborn who has attained early retirement age 7as defined in section #baf7l7 of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #daf771 amounts paid from the newborn development account of such eligible newborn directly to the eligible newborn for purposes of enabling the eligible newborn to meet necessary living expenses4 2 and 7,d7 in paragraph 7#i7-- 7i7 by inserting or newborn after an individual2 7ii7 by inserting or newborn development account after individual development account2 and 7iii7 by inserting or newborn before during the period4 7#b7 ,section #daf of the ,assets for ,independence ,act is amended-- 7,a7 by inserting and section #bjb7q77#ab7 of the ,social ,security ,act after ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf2 and 7,b7 by inserting or newborn development account after individual development account4 #ajg4 ,community ,services ,block ,grant program ,section #fgd7;a7 of the ,community ,services ,block ,grant ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #iijc7;a77 is amended by striking #bjjc and inserting #bjad4 #ajh4 ,grants for working groups on children 7a7 ,working groups 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services 7referred to in this section as the ,secretary7 shall award grant to ,states to establish ,governors ,working ,groups on ,children1 that provide innovative1 independent1 bipartisan1 and sustainable leadership at the ,state level for improving the health status of children4 7#b7 ,funding ,in awarding grants under this subsection1 the ,secretary shall ensure that grants funds and activities are coordinated with existing funding streams and programs targeted at improving the health status of children4 7#c7 ,assessment ,states receiving grants under this section shall use a portion of grant funds to assess the impact of ,state budget allocations to health on child well-being outcomes4 7#d7 ,health education coordinators ,each ,state receiving a grant under this subsection shall appoint a health education coordinator to review and coordinate health and education resources1 services1 and programs of the ,state1 as appropriate4 7b7 ,national ,technical ,assistance ,grant ,the ,secretary shall award a grant to an institution of higher education1 a national nonprofit organization1 or a foundation1 that is capable of providing technical assistance on a national basis1 to provide technical assistance to such ,states and ,indian tribes to-- 7#a7 identify best practices for improving the health status of children2 7#b7 provide consultation1 training1 and technical assistance to improve the health status of children2 and 7#c7 improve efforts of ,states and ,indian tribes at capacity building4 7c7 ,definition ,in this section1 the term ,indian tribe has the meaning given the term in section #d of the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #dej;b74 7d7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated1 such sums as may be necessary to carry out this section4 ,b ,children's ,savings ,accounts #aaj4 ,definitions ,in this subtitle3 7#a7 ,child's savings account ,the term child's savings account means a trust created or organized exclusively for the purpose of paying the qualified expenses of only an individual who1 when the trust is created or organized1 has not attained #ah years of age1 if the written governing instrument creating the trust contains the following requirements3 7,a7 ,the trustee is a federally insured financial institution1 or a ,state insured financial institution if a federally insured financial institution is not available4 7,b7 ,the assets of the trust will be invested in accordance with the direction of the individual or of a parent or guardian of the individual1 after consultation with the entity providing the initial contribution to the trust or1 if applicable1 a matching or other contribution for the individual4 7,c7 ,the assets of the trust will not be commingled with other property except in a common trust fund or common investment fund4 7,d7 ,any amount in the trust that is attributable to an account seed or matched deposit may be paid or distributed from the trust only for the purpose of paying qualified expenses of the individual4 7#b7 ,qualified expenses ,the term qualified expenses means1 with respect to an individual1 expenses that-- 7,a7 are incurred after the individual receives a secondary school diploma or its recognized equivalent2 and 7,b7 are-- 7i7 postsecondary educational expenses 7as defined in section #ebi of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf7 of the individual2 7ii7 for the purchase of a first home by the individual2 or 7iii7 for the capitalization of a business owned by the individual4 ,i ,amendments to the ,social ,security ,act #aaa4 ,interest in1 and distribution from1 a qualified tuition program required to be disregarded under the ,,tanf program 7a7 ,in general ,section #djh7;a7 of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fjh7;a77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#ac7 ,requirement to disregard interest in and distribution from1 a qualified tuition program ,a ,state to which a grant is made under section #djc shall disregard the value of any interest in1 or distribution from1 a qualified tuition program 7as defined in section #ebi7;b7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf71 in determining the eligibility of1 and the amount or type of assistance to be provided to an individual or family under the ,state program funded under this part4 4 7b7 ,penalty for noncompliance 7#a7 ,in general ,section #dji7;a7 of such ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fji7;a77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#ag7 ,penalty for failure to disregard interest in1 or distribution from1 a qualified tuition program 7,a7 ,in general ,if the ,secretary finds that a ,state to which a grant is made under section #djc for a fiscal year has failed to comply with section #djh7;a77#ac7 during the fiscal year1 the ,secretary shall reduce the grant otherwise payable to the ,state under section #djc7;a77#a7 for the succeeding fiscal year by the percentage specified in subparagraph 7,b7 of this paragraph4 7,b7 ,amount of reduction ,the reduction required under subparagraph 7,a7 shall be-- 7i7 not less than #a nor more than #b percent2 7ii7 not less than #b nor more than #c percent1 if the finding is the #bnd consecutive finding made pursuant to subparagraph 7,a72 or 7iii7 not less than #c nor more than #e percent1 if the finding is the #crd or a subsequent consecutive such finding4 4 7#b7 ,no exception for reasonable cause ,section #dji7;b77#b7 of such ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fji7;b77#b77 is amended by striking or 7#ac7 and inserting 7#ac71 or 7#ag74 #aab4 ,exclusion of interest in1 and distribution from1 a qualified tuition program from resources under the ,,ssi program ,section #afac7;a7 of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #achb;b7a77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking and at the end of paragraph 7#af72 7#b7 by striking the period at the end of paragraph 7#ag7 and inserting 2 and2 and 7#c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#ag7 the following3 7#ah7 the value of any interest in1 or distribution from1 a qualified tuition program 7as defined in section #ebi7;b7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf74 4 #aac4 ,child's savings account required to be disregarded under the ,,tanf program 7a7 ,in general ,section #djh7;a77#ac7 of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fjh7;a771 as amended by section #aaa7;a7 of this ,act1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking 7#ac7 and all that follows through ,a ,state and inserting the following3 7#ac7 ,requirement to disregard interest in1 and distribution from1 a qualified tuition program1 and value of a child's savings account 7,a7 ,in general ,a ,state 2 and 7#b7 by inserting and the value of any child's savings account 7as defined in section #dja of the ,,song ,act7 after #aihf74 7b7 ,penalty for noncompliance ,section #dji7;a77#ag7 of such ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fjh7;a77#ag771 as added by section #aja7;b77#a7 of this ,act1 is amended in the paragraph heading1 by inserting or value of a child's savings account after program4 #aad4 ,exclusion of child's savings account from resources under the ,,ssi program 7a7 ,in general ,section #afac7;a7 of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #achb;b7a771 as amended by section #aab of this ,act1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking and at the end of paragraph 7#ag72 7#b7 by striking the period at the end of paragraph 7#ah7 and inserting 2 and2 and 7#c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#ah7 the following3 7#ai7 any child's savings account 7as defined in section #dja of the ,,song ,act71 including accrued interest or other earnings thereon4 4 7b7 ,conforming amendment ,section #afac7;e77#e7 of such ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #achb;b7 is amended by inserting of this ,act or section #aaj of the ,,song ,act before the period4 7c7 ,technical amendments ,effective immediately after the repeal of the amendments made by the ,improving ,access to ,clinical ,trials ,act of #bjji 7,public ,law #aaa-bee71 section #afac7;a7 of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #achb;b7a771 as amended by the preceding provisions of this subtitle1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking and at the end of paragraph 7#ae72 7#b7 by striking and at the end of paragraph 7#af72 and 7#c7 by striking paragraph 7#ag7 and redesignating paragraphs 7#ah7 and 7#ai7 as paragraphs 7#ag7 and 7#ah71 respectively4 ,,ii ,amendment to the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh #aba4 ,exclusion of child's savings accounts from resources under the supplemental nutrition assistance program ,section #e7;g7 of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjad7;g77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#i7 ,exclusion of ,child's ,savings ,accounts ,from ,allowable ,financial ,resources 7,a7 ,exclusion ,the ,secretary shall exclude from financial resources under this subsection the value of funds in any child's savings account4 7,b7 ,child's savings account ,for purposes of subparagraph 7,a71 the term child's savings account has the meaning given such term in section #aaj of the ,,song ,act4 4 ,,iii ,amendment to ,low-,income ,home ,energy ,assistance ,act of #aiha #aca4 ,exclusion of child's savings accounts from resources under the ,low-,income ,home ,energy ,assistance ,program ,section #bfje7;f7 of the ,low-,income ,home ,energy ,assistance ,act of #aiha 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #hfbd7;f77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 ,exclusion of ,child's ,savings ,accounts ,from ,allowable ,financial ,resources 7,a7 ,exclusion ,the income of a household shall be determined under this section without regard to the value of funds in any child's savings account4 7,b7 ,child's savings account ,for purposes of subparagraph 7,a71 the term child's savings account has the meaning given such term in section #aaj of the ,,song ,act4 4 ,c ,family and medical leave ,i ,inclusion #ada4 ,leave to care for a same-sex spouse1 domestic partner1 parent-in-law1 adult child1 sibling1 grandchild1 or grandparent 7a7 ,definitions 7#a7 ,inclusion of adult children and children of a domestic partner ,section #aja7ab7 of the ,family and ,medical ,leave ,act of #aiic 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #bfaa7ab77 is amended-- 7,a7 by inserting a child of an individual's domestic partner1 after a legal ward12 and 7,b7 by striking who is-- and all that follows and inserting and includes an adult child44 7#b7 ,inclusion of grandchildren1 grandparents1 parents-in-law1 siblings1 and domestic partners ,section #aja of the ,family and ,medical ,leave ,act of #aiic 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #bfaa7 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 7#bj7 ,domestic partner ,the term domestic partner1 used with respect to an employee1 means-- 7,a7 the person recognized as the domestic partner of the employee under any domestic partner registry or civil union law of the ,state or political subdivision of a ,state where the employee resides1 or the person who is lawfully married to the employee under the law of the ,state where the employee resides and who is the same sex as the employee2 or 7,b7 in the case of an unmarried employee who lives in a ,state where a person cannot marry a person of the same sex under the laws of the ,state1 a single1 unmarried adult person of the same sex as the employee who is in a committed1 personal 7as defined in regulations issued by the ,secretary7 relationship with the employee1 who is not a domestic partner to any other person1 and who is designated to the employer by such employee as that employee's domestic partner4 7#ba7 ,grandchild ,the term grandchild1 used with respect to an employee1 means any person who is a son or daughter of a son or daughter of the employee4 7#bb7 ,grandparent ,the term grandparent1 used with respect to an employee1 means a parent of a parent of the employee4 7#bc7 ,parent-in-law ,the term parent-in-law1 used with respect to an employee1 means a parent of the spouse or domestic partner of the employee4 7#bd7 ,sibling ,the term sibling1 used with respect to an employee1 means any person who is a son or daughter of the employee's parent4 7#be7 ,son-in-law or daughter-in-law ,the term son-in-law or daughter-in-law1 used with respect to an employee1 means any person who is a spouse or domestic partner of a son or daughter of the employee4 4 7b7 ,leave ,requirement ,section #ajb of the ,family and ,medical ,leave ,act of #aiic 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #bfab7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#a7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking spouse1 or a son1 daughter1 or parent1 of the employee1 if such spouse1 son1 daughter1 or parent and inserting spouse or domestic partner1 or a son1 daughter1 parent1 parent-in-law1 grandparent1 or sibling1 of the employee1 if such spouse1 domestic partner1 son1 daughter1 parent1 parent-in-law1 grandparent1 or sibling2 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,e71 by striking spouse1 or a son1 daughter1 or parent and inserting spouse or domestic partner1 or a son1 daughter1 parent1 parent-in-law1 grandchild1 or sibling12 7#b7 in subsection 7a77#c71 by striking spouse1 son1 daughter1 parent1 and inserting spouse or domestic partner1 son1 daughter1 parent1 son-in-law or daughter-in-law1 grandparent1 sibling12 7#c7 in subsection 7e7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b77;,a71 by striking spouse1 parent1 and inserting spouse1 domestic partner1 parent1 parent-in-law1 grandchild1 grandparent1 sibling1 2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking spouse1 or a son1 daughter1 or parent1 and inserting spouse or domestic partner1 or a son1 daughter1 parent1 parent-in-law1 grandchild1 or sibling12 and 7#d7 in subsection 7f7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking a husband and wife and inserting #b spouses or #b domestic partners2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking that husband and wife and inserting those spouses or those domestic partners2 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking the husband and wife and inserting those spouses or those domestic partners4 7c7 ,certification ,section #ajc of the ,family and ,medical ,leave ,act of #aiic 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #bfac7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking spouse1 or parent and inserting spouse1 domestic partner1 parent1 parent-in-law1 grandchild1 grandparent1 or sibling2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#d77;,a71 by striking spouse1 or parent and an estimate of the amount of time that such employee is needed to care for the son1 daughter1 spouse1 or parent and inserting spouse1 domestic partner1 parent1 parent-in-law1 grandparent1 or sibling1 and an estimate of the amount of time that such employee is needed to care for such son1 daughter1 spouse1 domestic partner1 parent1 parent-in-law1 grandparent1 or sibling2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#g71 by striking parent1 or spouse and inserting spouse1 domestic partner1 parent1 parent-in-law1 grandparent1 or sibling4 7d7 ,employment and ,benefits ,protection ,section #ajd7;c77#c7 of the ,family and ,medical ,leave ,act of #aiic 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #bfad7;c77#c77 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,a77i71 by striking spouse1 or parent and inserting spouse1 domestic partner1 parent1 parent-in-law1 grandparent1 or sibling2 and 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,c77ii71 by striking spouse1 or parent and inserting spouse1 domestic partner1 parent1 parent-in-law1 grandparent1 or sibling4 #adb4 ,leave for civil service employees to care for same-sex spouse1 domestic partner1 partner-in-law1 adult child1 sibling1 grandchild1 or grandparent 7a7 ,definitions 7#a7 ,inclusion of adult children and children of a domestic partner ,section #fcha7f7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 by inserting a child of an individual's domestic partner1 after a legal ward12 and 7,b7 by striking who is-- and all that follows and inserting and includes an adult child44 7#b7 ,inclusion of grandchildren1 grandparents1 parents-in-law1 siblings1 and domestic partners ,section #fcha of such title is further amended-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#aa77;,b71 by striking 2 and and inserting a semicolon2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#ab71 by striking the period and inserting a semicolon2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#ac7 the term domestic partner1 used with respect to an employee1 means-- 7,a7 the person recognized as the domestic partner of the employee under any domestic partner registry or civil union law of the ,state or political subdivision of a ,state where the employee resides1 or the person who is lawfully married to the employee under the law of the ,state where the employee resides and who is the same sex as the employee2 or 7,b7 in the case of an unmarried employee who lives in a ,state where a person cannot marry a person of the same sex under the laws of the ,state1 a single1 unmarried adult person of the same sex as the employee who is in a committed1 personal 7as defined in regulations issued by the ,office of ,personnel ,management7 relationship with the employee1 who is not a domestic partner to any other person1 and who is designated to the employing office by such employee as that employee's domestic partner2 7#ad7 the term grandchild1 used with respect to an employee1 means any person who is a son or daughter of a son or daughter of the employee2 7#ae7 the term grandparent1 used with respect to an employee1 means a parent of a parent of the employee2 7#af7 the term parent-in-law1 used with respect to an employee1 means a parent of the spouse or domestic partner of the employee2 7#ag7 the term sibling1 used with respect to an employee1 means any person who is a son or daughter of the employee's parent2 and 7#ah7 the term son-in-law or daughter-in-law1 used with respect to an employee1 means any person who is a spouse or domestic partner of a son or daughter of the employee4 4 7b7 ,leave ,requirement ,section #fchb of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#a7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking spouse1 or a son1 daughter1 or parent1 of the employee1 if such spouse1 son1 daughter1 or parent and inserting spouse or domestic partner1 or a son1 daughter1 parent1 parent-in-law1 grandparent1 or sibling1 of the employee1 if such spouse1 domestic partner1 son1 daughter1 parent1 parent-in-law1 grandparent1 or sibling2 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,e71 by striking spouse1 or a son1 daughter1 or parent and inserting spouse or domestic partner1 or a son1 daughter1 parent1 parent-in-law1 grandchild1 or sibling12 7#b7 in subsection 7a77#c71 by striking spouse1 son1 daughter1 parent1 and inserting spouse or domestic partner1 son1 daughter1 parent1 son-in-law or daughter-in-law1 grandparent1 sibling12 and 7#c7 in subsection 7e7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b77;,a71 by striking spouse1 parent1 and inserting spouse1 domestic partner1 parent1 parent-in-law1 grandchild1 grandparent1 sibling12 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking spouse1 or a son1 daughter1 or parent1 and inserting spouse or domestic partner1 or a son1 daughter1 parent1 parent-in-law1 grandchild1 or sibling14 7c7 ,certification ,section #fchc of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking spouse1 or parent and inserting spouse1 domestic partner1 parent1 parent-in-law1 grandchild1 grandparent1 or sibling2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b77#d77;,a71 by striking spouse1 or parent1 and an estimate of the amount of time that such employee is needed to care for such son1 daughter1 spouse1 or parent and inserting spouse1 domestic partner1 parent1 parent-in-law1 grandparent1 or sibling1 and an estimate of the amount of time that such employee is needed to care for such son1 daughter1 spouse1 domestic partner1 parent1 parent-in-law1 grandparent1 or sibling4 ,,ii ,family involvement leave #aea4 ,family involvement leave 7a7 ,entitlement to ,leave ,section #ajb7;a7 of the ,family and ,medical ,leave ,act of #aiic 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #bfab7;a77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#d7-- 7,a7 in the first sentence1 by striking paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#c7 and inserting paragraphs 7#a71 7#c71 and 7#f72 and 7,b7 in the second sentence1 by striking paragraph 7#a7 and inserting paragraph 7#a7 or 7#f72 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#f7 ,entitlement to family involvement ,leave 7,a7 ,in general ,subject to section #ajc7;h71 an eligible employee shall be entitled to a total of #bd hours of leave during any #ab-month period-- 7i7 to participate in an academic activity of a school of a son or daughter of the employee1 such as a parent-teacher conference or an interview for a school2 7ii7 to participate in an extracurricular activity at1 or sponsored by1 a school of a son or daughter of the employee2 or 7iii7 to transport or accompany a spouse1 son or daughter1 or parent1 of the employee to a medical or dental appointment4 7,b7 ,definitions ,in this paragraph1 the term school means an elementary school or secondary school 7as such terms are defined in section #iaja of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ghja771 a ,head ,start program assisted under the ,head ,start ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ihca et seq471 and a child care facility operated by a provider who meets the applicable ,state or local government licensing1 certification1 or registration requirements1 if any4 7#g7 ,limitation ,no employee may take more than a total of #ab workweeks of leave under paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#f7 during any #ab-month period4 4 7b7 ,schedule ,section #ajb7;b77#a7 of such ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #bfab7;b77#a77 is amended by inserting after the third sentence the following3 ,leave under subsection 7a77#f7 may be taken intermittently or on a reduced leave schedule44 7c7 ,substitution of paid ,leave ,section #ajb7;d77#b77;,a7 of such ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #bfab7;d77#b77;,a77 is amended by inserting before the period the following3 1 or for leave provided under subsection 7a77#f7 for any part of the #bd-;hour period of such leave under such subsection4 7d7 ,notice ,section #ajb7;e7 of such ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #bfab7;e77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#d7 ,notice for family involvement ,leave ,in any case in which the necessity for leave under subsection 7a77#f7 is foreseeable1 the employee shall provide the employer with not less than #g days' notice1 before the date the leave is to begin1 of the employee's intention to take leave under such subsection4 ,if the necessity for the leave is not foreseeable1 the employee shall provide such notice as is practicable4 4 7e7 ,certification ,section #ajc of such ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #bfac7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7g7 ,certification for family involvement ,leave ,an employer may require that a request for leave under section #ajb7;a77#f7 be supported by a certification issued at such time and in such manner as the ,secretary may by regulation prescribe4 4 #aeb4 ,family involvement leave for civil service employees 7a7 ,entitlement to ,leave ,section #fchb7;a7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#d7-- 7,a7 in the first sentence1 by striking paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#c7 and inserting paragraphs 7#a71 7#c71 and 7#e72 and 7,b7 in the second sentence1 by striking paragraph 7#a7 and inserting paragraph 7#a7 or 7#e72 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#e7 7,a7 ,subject to section #fchc7;h71 an employee shall be entitled to a total of #bd hours of leave during any #ab-month period-- 7i7 to participate in an academic activity of a school of a son or daughter of the employee1 such as a parent-teacher conference or an interview for a school2 7ii7 to participate in an extracurricular activity at1 or sponsored by1 a school of a son or daughter of the employee2 or 7iii7 to transport or accompany a spouse1 son1 or daughter1 or parent1 of the employee to a medical or dental appointment4 7,b7 ,in this paragraph1 the term school means an elementary school or secondary school 7as such terms are defined in section #iaja of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ghja771 a ,head ,start program assisted under the ,head ,start ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ihca et seq471 and a child care facility operated by a provider who meets the applicable ,state or local government licensing1 certification1 or registration requirements1 if any4 7#f7 ,no employee may take more than a total of #ab workweeks of leave under paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#e7 during any #ab-month period4 4 7b7 ,schedule ,section #fchb7;b77#a7 of such title is amended by inserting after the third sentence the following3 ,leave under subsection 7a77#e7 may be taken intermittently or on a reduced leave schedule44 7c7 ,substitution of paid ,leave ,section #fchb7;d7 of such title is amended by inserting before 1 except the following3 1 or for leave provided under subsection 7a77#e7 any of the employee's accrued or accumulated annual leave under subchapter ,i for any part of the #bd-;hour period of such leave under such subsection4 7d7 ,notice ,section #fchb7;e7 of such title is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#d7 ,in any case in which the necessity for leave under subsection 7a77#e7 is foreseeable1 the employee shall provide the employing agency with not less than #g days' notice1 before the date the leave is to begin1 of the employee's intention to take leave under such subsection4 ,if the necessity for the leave is not foreseeable1 the employee shall provide such notice as is practicable4 4 7e7 ,certification ,section #fchc of such title is amended by adding at the end the following3 7g7 ,an employing agency may require that a request for leave under section #fchb7;a77#e7 be supported by a certification issued at such time and in such manner as the ,office of ,personnel ,management may by regulation prescribe4 4 ,,iii ,leave for addressing domestic violence #afa4 ,leave for addressing domestic violence 7a7 ,definitions ,section #aja of the ,family and ,medical ,leave ,act of #aiic 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #bfaa71 as amended by section #ada1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 7#bf7 ,addressing domestic violence and its effects ,the term addressing domestic violence and its effects1 used with respect to an employee1 means-- 7,a7 being unable to attend or perform work due to an incident of domestic violence2 7,b7 recovering from1 or seeking medical attention for the employee or a son1 daughter1 or parent 7referred to in this paragraph as a family member7 of the employee to recover from1 injury caused by domestic violence2 7,c7 seeking1 or assisting a family member in seeking1 legal assistance or a remedy1 including communicating with the police or an attorney1 or participating in any legal proceeding1 related to domestic violence2 7,d7 obtaining1 or assisting a family member in obtaining1 services from a domestic violence shelter or program or rape crisis center as a result of domestic violence2 7,e7 obtaining1 or assisting a family member in obtaining1 psychological counseling related to an experience of domestic violence2 7,f7 participating in safety planning and other actions1 including temporary or permanent relocation1 to increase safety from future domestic violence2 and 7,g7 participating in any other activity necessitated by domestic violence that must be undertaken during the hours of employment involved4 7#bg7 ,domestic violence ,the term domestic violence means domestic violence1 and dating violence1 as such terms are defined in section #djjjb of the ,violence ,against ,women ,act of #aiid 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acibe74 4 7b7 ,leave requirement ,section #ajb of the ,family and ,medical ,leave ,act of #aiic 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #bfab7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#a71 by adding at the end the following3 7,f7 ,in order to care for a son1 daughter1 or parent of the employee1 if such son1 daughter1 or parent is addressing domestic violence and its effects4 7,g7 ,because the employee is addressing domestic violence and its effects1 which make the employee unable to perform the functions of the position of such employee4 2 7#b7 in subsection 7b71 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 ,domestic violence ,leave under subparagraph 7,f7 or 7,g7 of subsection 7a77#a7 may be taken by an eligible employee intermittently or on a reduced leave schedule4 ,the taking of leave intermittently or on a reduced leave schedule pursuant to this paragraph shall not result in a reduction in the total amount of leave to which the employee is entitled under subsection 7a7 beyond the amount of leave actually taken4 2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7d77#b77;,b71 in the first sentence1 by striking 7,c7 or 7,d7 and inserting 7,c71 7,d71 7,f71 or 7,g74 7c7 ,certification ,section #ajc of the ,family and ,medical ,leave ,act of #aiic 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #bfac71 as amended by section #aea7;e71 is further amended-- 7#a7 in the title of the section1 by inserting before the period the following3 2 confidentiality2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7h7 ,domestic violence ,in determining if an employee meets the requirements of subparagraph 7,f7 or 7,g7 of section #ajb7;a77#a71 the employer of an employee may require the employee to provide-- 7#a7 a written statement describing the domestic violence and its effects2 7#b7 documentation of the domestic violence involved1 such as a police or court record1 or documentation from a shelter worker1 an employee of a domestic violence program or rape crisis center1 an attorney1 a member of the clergy1 or a medical or other professional1 from whom the employee has sought assistance in addressing domestic violence and its effects2 or 7#c7 other corroborating evidence1 such as a statement from any other individual with knowledge of the circumstances that provide the basis for the claim of domestic violence1 or physical evidence of domestic violence1 such as a photograph1 torn or bloody clothing1 or any other damaged property4 7i7 ,confidentiality ,all evidence provided to the employer under subsection 7h7 of domestic violence experienced by an employee or the son1 daughter1 or parent of an employee1 including a statement of an employee1 any other documentation or corroborating evidence1 and the fact that an employee has requested leave for the purpose of addressing1 or caring for a son1 daughter1 or parent who is addressing1 domestic violence and its effects1 shall be retained in the strictest confidence by the employer1 except to the extent that disclosure is requested1 or consented to1 by the employee for the purpose of-- 7#a7 protecting the safety of the employee or a son1 daughter1 parent1 or co-worker of the employee2 or 7#b7 assisting in documenting domestic violence for a court or agency4 4 7d7 ,table of contents ,the table of contents in section #a7;b7 of the ,family and ,medical ,leave ,act of #aiic is amended by striking the item relating to section #ajc and inserting the following3 ,sec4 #ajc4 ,certification2 confidentiality4 4 #afb4 ,leave for addressing domestic violence for civil service employees 7a7 ,definitions ,section #fcha of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by section #adb7;a71 is further amended-- 7#a7 at the end of paragraph 7#ag71 by striking and2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#ah71 by striking the period and inserting a semicolon2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#ai7 the term addressing domestic violence and its effects has the meaning given the term in section #aja of the ,family and ,medical ,leave ,act of #aiic 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #bfaa72 and 7#bj7 the term domestic violence means domestic violence1 and dating violence1 as such terms are defined in section #djjjb of the ,violence ,against ,women ,act of #aiid 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acibe74 4 7b7 ,leave requirement ,section #fchb of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#a71 by adding at the end the following3 7,f7 ,in order to care for a son1 daughter1 or parent of the employee1 if such son1 daughter1 or parent is addressing domestic violence and its effects4 7,g7 ,because the employee is addressing domestic violence and its effects1 which make the employee unable to perform the functions of the position of such employee4 2 7#b7 in subsection 7b71 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 ,leave under subparagraph 7,f7 or 7,g7 of subsection 7a77#a7 may be taken by an employee intermittently or on a reduced leave schedule4 ,the taking of leave intermittently or on a reduced leave schedule pursuant to this paragraph shall not result in a reduction in the total amount of leave to which the employee is entitled under subsection 7a7 beyond the amount of leave actually taken4 2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7d71 in the first sentence1 by striking 7,d71 or 7,e7 and inserting 7,d71 7,e71 7,f71 or 7,g74 7c7 ,certification ,section #fchc of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by section #aeb7;e71 is further amended-- 7#a7 in the title of the section1 by adding at the end the following3 2 confidentiality2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7h7 ,in determining if an employee meets the requirements of subparagraph 7,f7 or 7,g7 of section #fchb7;a77#a71 the employing agency of an employee may require the employee to provide-- 7#a7 a written statement describing the domestic violence and its effects2 7#b7 documentation of the domestic violence involved1 such as a police or court record1 or documentation from a shelter worker1 an employee of a domestic violence program or rape crisis center1 an attorney1 a member of the clergy1 or a medical or other professional1 from whom the employee has sought assistance in addressing domestic violence and its effects2 or 7#c7 other corroborating evidence1 such as a statement from any other individual with knowledge of the circumstances that provide the basis for the claim of domestic violence1 or physical evidence of domestic violence1 such as a photograph1 torn or bloody clothing1 or other damaged property4 7i7 ,all evidence provided to the employing agency under subsection 7h7 of domestic violence experienced by an employee or the son1 daughter1 or parent of an employee1 including a statement of an employee1 any other documentation or corroborating evidence1 and the fact that an employee has requested leave for the purpose of addressing1 or caring for a son1 daughter1 or parent who is addressing1 domestic violence and its effects1 shall be retained in the strictest confidence by the employing agency1 except to the extent that disclosure is requested1 or consented to1 by the employee for the purpose of-- 7#a7 protecting the safety of the employee or a son1 daughter1 parent1 or co-worker of the employee2 or 7#b7 assisting in documenting domestic violence for a court or agency4 4 7d7 ,table of sections ,the table of sections for chapter #fc of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking the item relating to section #fchc and inserting the following3 #fchc4 ,certification2 confidentiality4 4 ,,iv ,bereavement leave #aga4 ,bereavement leave 7a7 ,entitlement to leave ,section #ajb7;a77#a7 of the ,family and ,medical ,leave ,act of #aiic 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #bfab7;a77#a771 as amended by section #afa7;b71 is further amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,h7 ,because of the death of a son or daughter1 parent1 or sibling4 4 7b7 ,requirements relating to leave 7#a7 ,schedule ,section #ajb7;b77#a7 of such ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #bfab7;b77#a771 as amended by section #aea7;b71 is further amended by inserting before the last sentence the following new sentence3 ,leave under subsection 7a77#a77;,h7 shall not be taken by an employee intermittently or on a reduced leave schedule unless the employee and the employer of the employee agree otherwise44 7#b7 ,substitution of paid leave ,section #ajb7;d77#b77;,b7 of such ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #bfab7;d77#b77;,b771 as amended by section #afa7;b71 is further amended1 in the first sentence1 by striking or 7,g7 and inserting 7,g71 or 7,h74 7#c7 ,notice ,section #ajb7;e7 of such ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #bfab7;e771 as amended by section #aea7;d71 is further amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#e7 ,notice for bereavement leave ,in any case in which the necessity for leave under subsection 7a77#a77;,h7 is foreseeable1 the employee shall provide such notice to the employer as is reasonable and practicable4 4 7#d7 ,spouses employed by same employer ,section #ajb7;f77#a77;,a7 of such ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #bfab7;f77#a77;,a77 is amended by striking subparagraph 7,a7 or 7,b7 and inserting subparagraph 7,a71 7,b71 or 7,h74 7#e7 ,certification requirements ,section #ajc of such ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #bfac71 as amended by section #afa7;c71 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 7j7 ,certification related to a death ,an employer may require that a request for leave under section #ajb7;a77#a77;,h7 be supported by a certification issued at such time and in such manner as the ,secretary may by regulation prescribe4 ,if the ,secretary issues a regulation requiring such certification1 the employee shall provide1 in a timely manner1 a copy of such certification to the employer4 4 7#f7 ,failure to return from leave ,section #ajd7;c7 of such ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #bfad7;c77 is amended-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b77;,b77i71 by inserting before the semicolon the following3 1 or a death that entitles the employee to leave under section #ajb7;a77#a77;,h72 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c77;,a7-- 7i7 in the matter preceding clause 7i71 by inserting 1 or the death1 before described2 7ii7 in clause 7ii71 by striking or at the end2 7iii7 by redesignating clause 7iii7 as clause 7iv72 and 7iv7 by inserting after clause 7ii7 the following3 7iii7 a certification that meets such requirements as the ,secretary may by regulation prescribe1 in the case of an employee unable to return to work because of a death specified in section #ajb7;a77#a77;,h72 or 4 7#g7 ,employees of local educational agencies ,section #ajh of such ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #bfah7 is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7c7-- 7i7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,i7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by inserting after medical treatment the following3 1 or under section #ajb7;a77#a77;,h7 that is foreseeable12 and 7,,ii7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by inserting after to exceed the following3 7except in the case of leave under section #ajb7;a77#a77;,h772 and 7ii7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking section #ajb7;e77#b7 and inserting paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#e7 of section #ajb7;e71 as applicable2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7d71 in paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c71 by striking or 7,c7 each place it appears and inserting 7,c71 or 7,h74 #agb4 ,bereavement leave for civil service employees 7a7 ,entitlement to leave ,section #fchb7;a77#a7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by section #afb7;b71 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 7,h7 ,because of the death of a son or daughter1 parent1 or sibling4 4 7b7 ,requirements relating to leave 7#a7 ,schedule ,section #fchb7;b77#a7 of such title1 as amended by section #adb7;b71 is further amended by inserting before the last sentence the following new sentence3 ,leave under subsection 7a77#a77;,h7 shall not be taken by an employee intermittently or on a reduced leave schedule unless the employee and the employing agency of the employee agree otherwise44 7#b7 ,substitution of paid leave ,section #fchb7;d7 of such title1 as amended by section #afb7;b71 is further amended1 in the first sentence1 by striking or 7,g7 and inserting 7,g71 or 7,h74 7#c7 ,notice ,section #fchb7;e7 of such title1 as amended by section #aeb7;d71 is further amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#e7 ,in any case in which the necessity for leave under subsection 7a77#a77;,h7 is foreseeable1 the employee shall provide such notice to the employing agency as is reasonable and practicable4 4 7#d7 ,certification requirements ,section #fchc of such title1 as amended by section #afb7;c71 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 7j7 ,an employing agency may require that a request for leave under section #fchb7;a77#a77;,h7 be supported by a certification issued at such time and in such manner as the ,office of ,personnel ,management may by regulation prescribe4 ,if the ,office issues a regulation requiring such certification1 the employee shall provide1 in a timely manner1 a copy of such certification to the employing office4 4 ,,ii ,health programs ,a ,ensuring ,access #bja4 ,coordination and extension of funding for demonstration project to address health professions workforce needs and maternal1 infant1 and early childhood home visiting programs 7a7 ,demonstration project ,to address health professions workforce needs 7#a7 ,coordination with maternal1 infant1 and early childhood home visiting programs ,section #bjjh7;a77#b77;,b7 of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acig;g7a77#b77;,b771 as amended by section #eab7;dd77#d7 of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7,public ,law #aac-abh71 is amended by inserting 1 any eligible entities conducting a demonstration project awarded under section #bjjh7;a7 in the ,state1 after the ,state ,,tanf program14 7#b7 ,extension of funding ,section #bjjh7;c77#a7 of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acig;g7c77#a77 is amended-- 7,a7 by striking the ,secretary to carry out and inserting 8the ,secretary-- 7,a7 to carry out 2 7,b7 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7,b7 to carry out subsection 7a71 #he1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjaf through #bjbj4 4 7b7 ,maternal1 infant1 and early childhood home visiting programs 7#a7 ,coordination with health professions workforce needs demonstration project ,section #eaa of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #gaa7 is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7e7-- 7i7 by redesignating paragraph 7#aj7 as paragraph 7#aa72 and 7ii7 by inserting after paragraph 7#i71 the following3 7#aj7 ,a statement describing how the program will be coordinated with any demonstration project awarded under section #bjjh7;a7 that is being conducted in the ,state 7relating to health professions workforce needs74 2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7h77#a7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking and after the semicolon2 7ii7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,b7 as subparagraph 7,c72 and 7iii7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,a71 the following3 7,b7 coordinating the awarding and oversight of grants under this section with the ,secretary of ,labor's awarding of grants and oversight of demonstration projects designed to address health professions workforce needs under section #bjjh7;a72 and 4 7#b7 ,extension of funding ,section #eaa7;j77#a7 of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #gaa7;j77#a77 is amended-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,e71 by striking and after the semicolon2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,f7-- 7i7 by striking ,march #ca and inserting ,september #cj2 and 7ii7 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7,g7 #djj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjaf through #bjbj4 4 7c7 ,year-,round health centers 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services shall permit school-based health centers that are funded under section #cii,z-#a of the ,public ,health ,service ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bhj;h-#e7 to provide services to students on a year-round basis4 7#b7 ,summer activities ,school-based health centers described in paragraph 7#a7 shall provide services to students who are participating in summer camp and other appropriated programs at the school involved4 ,such services may include tutoring and other enrichment experiences4 7d7 ,coordination of schools and community health centers ,the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services shall encourage community health centers funded under section #ccj of the ,public ,health ,service ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bed;b7 to coordinate child and adolescent health care in local elementary and secondary schools through the provision of in-school health services by such centers4 #bjb4 ,health and dental providers 7a7 ,expand opportunities for dental providers and nurses 7#a7 ,dental hygienists and nurses as corp members ,section #cca7;a7 of the ,public ,health ,service ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bed;d7a77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#d7 ,in carrying out this subpart1 the ,secretary shall implement a program to enable dental hygienists and nurses to be ,corps members if such hygienists and nurses will provide services in a health professional shortage area that is a school described in the last sentence of section #ccb7;a77#a74 4 7#b7 ,health professional shortage areas ,section #ccb7;a77#a7 of the ,public ,health ,service ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bed;e7a77#a77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 ,such term shall1 with respect to dental hygienists and nurses1 include elementary and secondary schools that receive assistance under title ,i of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife44 7b7 ,behavioral health screening and services ,part ,q of title ,,iii of the ,public ,health ,service ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bhj;h et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #cii,z-#b4 ,grants for behavioral health screening and services 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall award grants to eligible entities to enable such entities to provide behavioral health screening and behavioral health services to individuals served by such entities4 7b7 ,eligibility ,to be eligible to receive a grant under this section1 an entity shall-- 7#a7 be a school-based health center that receives a grant under section #cii,z-#a2 and 7#b7 submit to the ,secretary an application at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,secretary may require4 7c7 ,use of funds ,an entity shall use amounts received under a grant under this section to provide behavioral health screening and behavioral health services to individuals served by such entity4 7d7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated1 such sums as may be necessary to carry out this section4 4 7c7 ,year-,round health centers 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services shall permit school-based health centers that are funded under section #cii,z-#a of the ,public ,health ,service ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bhj;h-#e7 to provide services to students on a year-round basis4 7#b7 ,summer activities ,school-based health centers described in paragraph 7#a7 shall provide services to students who are participating in summer camp and other appropriated programs at the school involved4 ,such services may include tutoring and other enrichment experiences4 7d7 ,coordination of schools and community health centers ,the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services shall encourage community health centers funded under section #ccj of the ,public ,health ,service ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bed;b7 to coordinate child and adolescent health care in local elementary and secondary schools through the provision of in-school health services by such centers4 #bjc4 ,direct certification for programs with overlapping eligibility 7a7 ,medicaid eligibility 7#a7 ,direct certification of ,,snap-eligible children and ,head ,start-eligible children in ,medicaid ,section #aijb7;e7 of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acif;a7e77 is amended-- 7,a7 by redesignating the paragraph 7#ad7 added by section #c7;c77#a7 of ,public ,law #aaa-bee as paragraph 7#af72 and 7,b7 by inserting after the paragraph 7#ad7 added by section #bjjb of ,public ,law #aaa-adh the following3 7#ae7 ,direct certification for children eligible for ,,snap or ,head ,start 7,a7 ,in general ,each ,state plan approved under this title must provide that a child described in subparagraph 7,b7 shall be deemed to have applied for medical assistance and to have been found eligible for such assistance under the ,state plan under this title1 without further application1 as of the date the ,state agency responsible for administering the ,state plan under this title receives certification from a ,state agency conducting eligibility determinations for a program referred to in subparagraph 7,b7 that the child has been determined eligible for that program4 ,a child directly certified as eligible for medical assistance under this paragraph shall remain eligible for such assistance for a period of one year4 7,b7 ,children described ,the children described in this subparagraph are the following3 7i7 ,,snap-eligible children ,a child who is a member of a household receiving assistance under the supplemental nutrition assistance program established under the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh4 7ii7 ,head ,start-eligible and ,early ,head ,start-eligible children ,a child who is eligible to participate in a ,head ,start program under section #fde1 or a child under age #c who is eligible to participate in an ,early ,head ,start program under section #fde;,a7c71 of the ,head ,start ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ihdj1 #ihdj;a7c774 4 7#b7 ,removal of sunset for ,express ,lane ,eligibility option and expansion to pregnant women1 foster children1 and children with special health care needs ,section #aijb7;e77#ac7 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acif;a7e77#ac77 is amended-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by adding at the end the following new clause3 7iii7 ,state option to extend express lane eligibility to pregnant women ,at the option of the ,state1 the ,state may apply the provisions of this paragraph with respect to determining eligibility under this title for a pregnant woman4 ,in applying this paragraph in the case of a ,state electing such an option1 any reference in this paragraph to a child with respect to this title 7other than a reference to child health assistance7 shall be deemed to be a reference to a pregnant woman4 2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,g71 by adding at the end the following new sentence3 ,notwithstanding the age limit specified in the preceding sentence1 such term includes an individual described in subsection 7a77#aj77;,a77i77,,ix7 and1 at the option of the ,state1 an individual described in section #baaj7;c77#a77;,b742 and 7,c7 by striking subparagraph 7,i74 7#c7 ,increased flexibility for enrollment and simplified reverification2 best practices ,the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services shall-- 7,a7 encourage ,state ,medicaid programs to adopt procedures that simplify and increase the options for children to apply for medical assistance1 and the options for children to reapply and renew their eligibility for such assistance1 including by encouraging ,states to allow applications to be made online1 in person1 and over the telephone and to enter into agreements with other ,state agencies that administer low-income assistance programs for children under which the ,state ,medicaid agency will not require original documentation for renewal of a child's eligibility for medical assistance1 or for reenrollment of a child in the ,medicaid program1 if original documents supporting the child's eligibility was provided to another ,state agency within the most recent #ab-month period2 7,b7 identify best practices of ,state ,medicaid programs for simplified enrollment1 renewal1 and reenrollment of eligible children2 and 7,c7 make available to directors of ,state ,medicaid agencies a description of the best practices4 7b7 ,,snap and school meals program eligibility 7#a7 ,direct certification of ,head ,start-eligible children in the supplemental nutrition assistance program ,section #aa of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjbj7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7w7 ,direct certification of ,head ,start-,eligible children ,each ,state agency shall establish procedures that ensure that any household that contains is a child who is eligible to participate in a ,head ,start program under section #fde1 or a child under age #c who is eligible to participate in an ,early ,head ,start program under section #fde;,a7c71 of the ,head ,start ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ihdj1 #ihdj;a7c771 shall be certified to receive benefits under this ,act without further application4 4 7#b7 ,best practices for direct certification for children in supplemental nutrition assistance program households ,section #i7;b77#d7 of the ,richard ,b4 ,russell ,national ,school ,lunch ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ageh7;b77#d77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7,h7 ,best practices ,the ,secretary shall-- 7i7 review the manner in which ,state agencies enter into agreements and establish procedures described in subparagraph 7,b7 and local educational agencies conduct certifications under subparagraph 7,c72 7ii7 identify best practices2 and 7iii7 make available to ,states1 ,state agencies1 and local educational agencies a description of the best practices4 4 7#c7 ,direct certification of ,medicaid-eligible children into school meals program ,section #i7;b77#ae7 of the ,richard ,b4 ,russell ,national ,school ,lunch ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ageh7;b77#ae77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7,i7 ,direct certification required 7i7 ,definition of without further application ,in this subparagraph1 the term without further application has the meaning given the term in paragraph 7#d77;,g74 7ii7 ,in general ,for the school year beginning on ,july #a1 #bjaf1 and each subsequent school year1 each ,state agency shall enter into an agreement with the #a or more ,state agencies conducting eligibility determinations for the ,medicaid program4 7iii7 ,procedures ,subject to paragraph 7#f71 the agreement shall establish procedures under which an eligible child shall be certified as eligible for free lunches under this ,act and free breakfasts under section #d of the ,child ,nutrition ,act of #aiff 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aggc71 without further application4 7iv7 ,certification ,subject to paragraph 7#f71 under the agreement the local educational agency conducting eligibility determinations for a school lunch program under this ,act and a school breakfast program under the ,child ,nutrition ,act of #aiff 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agga et seq47 shall certify an eligible child as eligible for free lunches under this ,act and free breakfasts under section #d of the ,child ,nutrition ,act of #aiff 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aggc71 without further application4 7v7 ,best practices ,the ,secretary shall-- 7,i7 review the manner in which ,state agencies entered into agreements and established procedures described in subparagraph 7,c7 and local educational agencies conducted certifications under subparagraph 7,d72 7,,ii7 identify best practices2 and 7,,iii7 make available to ,states1 ,state agencies1 and local educational agencies a description of the best practices4 4 7#d7 ,increased flexibility for enrollment options 7,a7 ,supplemental nutrition assistance program ,section #aa7;e77#a7 of the ,food and ,nutrition ,assistance ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjbj7;e77#a77 is amended-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking and at the end2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by inserting and after the semicolon at the end2 and 7iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7,c7 to the maximum extent practicable-- 7i7 increase flexibility for households applying to participate in the program1 including allowing applications to be made online1 in person1 and over the telephone2 and 7ii7 simplify any subsequent verification or reapplication procedures so as to maximize flexibility for applicant households2 4 7,b7 ,school meals programs ,section #i7;b77#c77;,b7 of the ,richard ,b4 ,russell ,national ,school ,lunch ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ageh7;b77#cb77;,b77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7iii7 ,increased flexibility for enrollment options ,to the maximum extent practicable1 the ,secretary shall-- 7,i7 increase flexibility for households applying to receive free or reduced price school lunches under this ,act or free or reduced price school breakfasts under the ,child ,nutrition ,act of #aiff 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agga et seq471 including allowing household applications to be made online1 in person1 and over the telephone2 and 7,,ii7 simplify any subsequent verification or reapplication procedures so as to maximize flexibility for applicant households4 4 7c7 ,annual ranking of states ,the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services and the ,secretary of ,agriculture annually shall identify and rank ,states on the basis of their success in identifying and enrolling eligible children under the direct certification authorities and the options for increased flexibility for enrollment1 renewal1 and reenrollment of eligible children established under ,medicaid 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acif et seq471 the school lunch program established under the ,richard ,b4 ,russell ,national ,school ,lunch ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agea et seq471 the school breakfast program established by section #d of the ,child ,nutrition ,act of #aiff 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aggc71 and the supplemental nutrition assistance program established under the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjaa et seq474 #bjd4 ,,gao report ,not later than #aj months after the date of enactment of this subtitle1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall submit to ,congress a report on the feasibility of providing a public health insurance pathway for children that would-- 7#a7 be available on the ,american ,health ,benefit ,exchanges 7both on the ,state and ,federal levels7 to all children in the ,united ,states from birth through age #bb who do not receive health insurance coverage through an employer plan maintained by a family member2 7#b7 be underwritten based on a single1 national pediatric pool2 and 7#c7 be financed using resources available through the ,medicaid program under title ,,xix of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acif et seq471 the ,state ,children's ,health ,insurance ,program under title ,,xxi of such ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acig;aa et seq471 and the premium assistance subsidies under section #cf;,b of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf4 #bje4 ,assuring coverage continuity for former foster care children up to age #bf 7a7 ,in general ,section #aijb7;a77#aj77;,a77i77,,ix7 of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acif;a7a77#aj77;,a77i77,,ix77 is amended-- 7#a7 in item 7bb7-- 7,a7 by striking are not described in or enrolled under and inserting are not described in and are not enrolled under2 and 7,b7 by adding and after the semicolon2 7#b7 in item 7cc7-- 7,a7 by striking responsibility of the ,state and inserting responsibility of a ,state2 and 7,b7 by striking 2 and and inserting a period2 and 7#c7 by striking item 7dd74 7b7 ,effective date ,the amendments made by this section shall take effect on the date of enactment of this subtitle4 #bjf4 ,drug treatment for juveniles 7a7 ,comprehensive mental health assessment and referral for juveniles in custody 7#a7 ,medicaid state plan amendment ,section #aijb of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acif;a7 is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7i7 by striking and at the end of paragraph 7#hj72 7ii7 by striking the period at the end of paragraph 7#ha7 and inserting 2 and2 and 7iii7 by inserting after paragraph 7#ha7 the following new paragraph3 7#hb7 provide that the ,state shall enter into arrangements with ,state and1 as applicable1 tribal1 juvenile justice agencies to ensure that-- 7,a7 the intake process for any individual who is under #ah years of age1 without regard to whether the individual is eligible for medical assistance under the ,state plan or under a waiver of the plan1 includes1 prior to any judicial determination being made with respect to the individual1 a comprehensive mental health assessment of the individual2 7,b7 the comprehensive mental health assessment of the individual is presented and considered during any hearing at a which a judicial determination is made with respect to the individual2 7,c7 not later than #e days after such assessment1 the individual is referred for community mental health and other therapeutic services 7as defined in subsection 7ll77#a77;,b77 on the basis of the assessment2 and 7,d7 if the individual is an eligible juvenile 7as defined in subsection 7ll77#a77;,a77 the individual is provided with such community mental health and other therapeutic services without regard to whether the individual is1 or may be1 an inmate of a public institution 7as defined in subsection 7ll77#a77;,c77 and without regard to whether such services are otherwise furnished as medical assistance under the ,state plan4 2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7ll7 ,mental health assessment and referral for juveniles 7#a7 ,definitions ,for purposes of this subsection and subsection 7a77#hb73 7,a7 ,eligible juvenile ,the term eligible juvenile means an individual who is under #ah years of age and who is enrolled for medical assistance under the ,state plan or who becomes eligible to enroll for such medical assistance while an inmate of a public institution4 7,b7 ,community mental health and other therapeutic services ,the term community mental health and other therapeutic services means any or all of the following3 7i7 ,therapeutic behavioral services4 7ii7 ,intensive home-based mental health services4 7iii7 ,therapeutic foster care4 7iv7 ,intensive care coordination4 7v7 ,such services as the ,secretary may specify1 that would enable an eligible juvenile who is an inmate of a public institution to be released from the institution upon an order for a non-secure or community placement4 7vi7 ,such services1 as the ,secretary may specify1 that may prevent an eligible juvenile from becoming an inmate of a public institution4 7,c7 ,inmate of a public institution ,the term inmate of a public institution has the meaning given such term for purposes of applying the subdivision 7,a7 following paragraph 7#bi7 of section #aije7;a71 taking into account the exception in such subdivision for a patient of a medical institution4 7#b7 ,treatment as medical assistance2 application of third party liability ,notwithstanding any other provision of this title-- 7,a7 the cost of providing individuals with a comprehensive mental health assessment and of providing eligible juveniles with community mental health and other therapeutic services in accordance with subsection 7a77#hb7 shall be treated as medical assistance for purposes of section #aijc2 and 7,b7 with respect to the cost of providing individuals with such a comprehensive mental health assessment-- 7i7 the ,state shall make payment for such cost in accordance with the usual payment schedule under the ,state plan for such cost without regard to any third-party liability for payment for such cost1 if1 in any case where third-party liability is derived through insurance or otherwise1 payment has not been made by any such third party within #ij days after the date the provider of such cost has initially submitted a claim to such third party for payment for such cost1 except that the ,state may make such payment within #cj days after such date if the ,state determines doing so is cost-effective and necessary to ensure access to care2 and 7ii7 the ,state shall seek reimbursement from such third party in accordance with subsection 7a77#be77;,b74 4 7#b7 ,effective date 7,a7 ,in general ,except as provided in subparagraph 7,b71 the amendments made by paragraph 7#a7 shall be effective on the date of enactment of this subtitle4 7,b7 ,rule for changes requiring state legislation ,in the case of a ,state plan for medical assistance under title ,,xix of the ,social ,security ,act which the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services determines requires ,state legislation 7other than legislation appropriating funds7 in order for the plan to meet the additional requirements imposed by the amendments made by paragraph 7#a71 the ,state plan shall not be regarded as failing to comply with the requirements of such title solely on the basis of its failure to meet these additional requirements before the first day of the first calendar quarter beginning after the close of the first regular session of the ,state legislature that begins after the date of the enactment of this subtitle4 ,for purposes of the previous sentence1 in the case of a ,state that has a #b-year legislative session1 each year of such session shall be deemed to be a separate regular session of the ,state legislature4 7b7 ,coordinated grant program 7#a7 ,,gao report ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this subtitle1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall conduct a study1 and submit a report to the ,attorney ,general and the ,administrator of the ,substance ,abuse and ,mental ,health ,services ,administration1 to identify evidence-based intervention strategies that divert juveniles from incarceration to community behavioral health assessment and treatment1 including drug courts1 teen courts1 family-based dual diagnosis treatment for juveniles1 and early intervention programs4 7#b7 ,grants ,based on the report submitted under paragraph 7#a71 the ,attorney ,general1 in coordination with the ,administrator of the ,substance ,abuse and ,mental ,health ,services ,administration1 shall establish a coordinated grant program to award grants to ,states1 territories1 and ,native ,american tribes1 to enable such ,states1 territories1 and tribes to implement diversion programs of the type identified in such report1 and provide for the use of reimbursable medically necessary services to prevent the incarceration of youth in public institutions1 particularly youth with behavioral health problems4 7#c7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated1 such sums as may be necessary to carry out this subsection4 7c7 ,reauthorization of mental health courts ,there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out part ,w of title ,i of the ,omnibus ,crime ,control and ,safe ,streets ,act of #aifh 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cgif;ii et seq471 such sums as may be necessary for each of fiscal years #bjae through #bjai4 7d7 ,reauthorization of drug courts ,there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out part ,v of title ,i of the ,omnibus ,crime ,control and ,safe ,streets ,act of #aifh 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cgigu et seq471 such sums as may be necessary for each of fiscal years #bjae through #bjai4 7e7 ,,jjdpa 7#a7 ,state plan ,section #bbc7;a7 of the ,juvenile ,justice and ,delinquency ,prevention ,act of #aigd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #efcc7;a77 is amended-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#bg71 by striking and at the end2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#bh71 by striking the period and inserting 2 and2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#bi7 address juvenile detention prevention efforts by providing assurances of the adequacy of the provision of mental health services that are geographically convenient and appropriate to meet the need of youth referred for mental health assessment services prior to adjudication4 4 7#b7 ,reauthorization ,section #bii of the ,juvenile ,justice and ,delinquency ,prevention ,act of #aigd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #efga7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7e7 ,authorization of appropriations for part ,b ,in addition to amounts otherwise made available1 there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out part ,b1 and authorized to remain available until expended1 such sums as may be necessary for each of fiscal years #bjae through #bjai4 4 7#c7 ,best practices ,section #bjd7;b7 of the ,juvenile ,justice and ,delinquency ,prevention ,act of #aigd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #efad7;b77 is amended-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#f71 by striking and at the end2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#g71 by striking the period and inserting 2 and2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#h7 identify best practices relating to community-based alternatives to incarceration and provide technical assistance to ,states1 localities and ,indian tribes to create or expand such community-based alternatives4 4 ,b ,strengthen ,children's ,health ,insurance ,program 7,,chip7 #baa4 ,references2 effective date 7a7 ,references ,in this subtitle3 7#a7 ,,chip ,the term ,,chip means the ,state ,children's ,health ,insurance ,program established under title ,,xxi of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acig;aa et seq47 7whether implemented under title ,,xix1 ,,xxi1 or both1 of the ,social ,security ,act74 7#b7 ,medicaid ,the term ,medicaid means the program for medical assistance established under title ,,xix of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acif et seq474 7#c7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services4 7b7 ,effective date 7#a7 ,general effective date ,unless otherwise provided in this subtitle1 subject to subsections 7b7 and 7c71 this subtitle 7and the amendments made by this subtitle7 shall take effect as if enacted on ,october #a1 #bjad1 and shall apply to medical assistance and child health assistance furnished under titles ,,xix and ,,xxi1 respectively1 of the ,social ,security ,act on or after that date4 7#b7 ,exception for ,state legislation ,in the case of a ,state plan under title ,,xix of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acif et seq47 or a ,state child health plan under title ,,xxi of such ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acig;aa et seq471 which the ,secretary determines requires ,state legislation in order for the respective plan to meet one or more additional requirements imposed by amendments made by this subtitle1 the respective plan shall not be regarded as failing to comply with the requirements of such title solely on the basis of its failure to meet such an additional requirement before the first day of the first calendar quarter beginning after the close of the first regular session of the ,state legislature that begins after the date of enactment of this subtitle4 ,for purposes of the previous sentence1 in the case of a ,state that has a #b-year legislative session1 each year of the session shall be considered to be a separate regular session of the ,state legislature4 ,i ,coverage ,stability and ,reduced ,bureaucracy #bba4 ,assuring care continuity during transitions among ,,chip1 ,medicaid1 and qualified health plans 7a7 ,continuity of care ,the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services shall issue regulations for purposes of ensuring continuity of care for children who-- 7#a7 are undergoing an active course of treatment2 and 7#b7 involuntarily change coverage under health insurance1 the ,state plan under the ,medicaid program under title ,,xix of the ,social ,security ,act1 or the ,state child health plan under title ,,xxi of such ,act during such course of treatment for any reason1 including a reason related to a change in income1 health plan termination1 or a material change or changes to the plan's health benefits coverage4 7b7 ,ensuring comparability of coverage 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ah months after the date of the enactment of the ,saving ,our ,next ,generation ,act1 the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services shall review1 with respect to a ,state1 the benefits 7by each benefit class7 offered for children and the cost-sharing imposed with respect to such benefits by qualified health plans offered through an ,exchange established under title ,i of the ,patient ,protection and ,affordable ,care ,act in the ,state4 ,the ,secretary shall make the findings of such review available on the public ,internet site of the ,department of ,health and ,human ,services4 7#b7 ,regulations required ,if1 following such review1 the ,secretary determines that benefits and cost-sharing protections referred to in paragraph 7#a7 are not comparable to the benefits 7by each benefit class7 offered and cost-sharing protections provided under the ,state child health plan under title ,,xxi of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acig;aa et seq47 in the ,state1 the ,secretary1 not later than ,january #a1 #bjag1 shall issue a rule1 to apply with respect to plan years beginning in #bjai1 establishing requirements designed to ensure that such qualified health plans offer benefits and cost-sharing protections that are comparable to the benefits and cost-sharing protections provided under such ,state child health plan for plan year #bjai4 #bbb4 ,state flexibility to provide for continuous eligibility ,section #aijb7;e77#ab7 of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acif;a7e77#ab77 is amended to read as follows3 7#ab7 ,continuous eligibility option 7,a7 ,children ,at the option of the ,state1 the plan may provide that a child 7as defined in paragraph 7#ac77;,g77 who is determined to be eligible for benefits under a ,state plan approved under this title under subsection 7a77#aj77;,a7 shall remain eligible for those benefits until the earlier of-- 7i7 the end of a period 7not to exceed #ab months7 following the determination2 or 7ii7 the time that the child exceeds the age specified in such paragraph 7#ac77;,g74 7,b7 ,certain nonelderly adults 7i7 ,in general ,at the option of the ,state1 the plan may provide that in the case of an eligible adult who is determined to be eligible for benefits under a ,state plan approved under this title 7or a waiver of such plan71 the eligible adult shall remain eligible for those benefits until the end of a period 7not to exceed #ab months7 following the determination4 7ii7 ,eligible adult defined ,in this subparagraph1 the term eligible adult means-- 7,i7 an individual 7other than a child7 whose income eligibility under the ,state plan or under a waiver of the plan for medical assistance is determined under paragraph 7#ad72 and 7,,ii7 an individual included in any other group of individuals the ,secretary determines appropriate4 4 #bbc4 ,outreach to targeted populations 7a7 ,requirement that managed care organizations provide language services to enrollees ,section #aicb7;b7 of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acifu-#b7;b77 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#i7 ,language services ,each contract with a managed care entity under section #aijc7m7 or under section #aije7t77#c7 shall require the entity to provide and pay for language services1 including oral interpretation and written translation services1 for an individual and the parent or guardian of such individual who is eligible for medical assistance under the ,state plan under this title and is enrolled with the entity and is limited ,english proficient when interacting with the entity or with any provider receiving payment from the entity4 ,such language services shall be provided in conjunction with all covered items and services that are available to such individuals under the contract4 4 7b7 ,medicaid health care disparities ,section #aidf of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acifw-#e7 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7d7 ,appropriation ,out of any funds in the ,treasury not otherwise appropriated1 there are appropriated to carry out this section #bj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended4 4 7c7 ,effective date ,the amendments made by this section take effect on the date of enactment of this subtitle4 ,,ii ,benefits and ,affordability #bca4 ,ensuring coverage of preventive health services under ,medicaid and ,,chip 7a7 ,medicaid 7#a7 ,clarifying preventive coverage ,section #aije7;a77#ac7 of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acif;d7a77#ac77 is amended-- 7,a7 by striking subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b72 7,b7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,c7 as subparagraph 7,b72 and 7,c7 by inserting before subparagraph 7,b7 7as so redesignated7 the following new subparagraph3 7,a7 the items and services described in paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#e7 of section #bgac7;a7 of the ,public ,health ,service ,act2 and 4 7#b7 ,conforming amendment ,section #aijb7;a77#aj77;,a7 of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acif;a7a77#aj77;,a77 is amended in the matter preceding clause 7i71 by inserting 1 7#ac77;,a7 before 1 7#ag74 7b7 ,,chip ,section #bajc7;c77#a77;,d7 of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acig;cc7c77#a77;,d77 is amended by striking ,well-baby and inserting ,items and services described in paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#e7 of section #bgac7;a7 of the ,public ,health ,service ,act1 including well-baby4 7c7 ,cost-,sharing prohibitions 7#a7 ,in general ,section #aiaf of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acif7o77 is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a77#b7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,d71 by striking or at the end2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,e71 by striking hospice care 7as defined in section #aije7o772 and at the end and inserting hospice care 7as defined in section #aije7o771 or2 and 7iii7 by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,f7 items and services described in section #aije7;a77#ac77;,a72 and 2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7b77#b7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,d71 by striking or at the end2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,e71 by striking hospice care 7as defined in section #aije7o772 and at the end and inserting hospice care 7as defined in section #aije7o771 or2 and 7iii7 by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,f7 items and services described in section #aije7;a77#ac77;,a72 and 4 7#b7 ,state option ,section #aiaf;,a7b77#c77;,b7 of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acifo-#a7;b77#c77;,b77 is amended by adding at the end the following new clause3 7xi7 ,items and services described in section #aije7;a77#ac77;,a74 4 ,,iii ,continuing ,delivery ,system ,reform #bda4 ,supporting evidence-based care coordination in communities 7a7 ,in general ,section #eaa7;j77#a7 of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #gaa7;j77#a77 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,d71 by inserting and at the end2 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,e71 by striking fiscal year #bjad2 and and inserting each of fiscal years #bjad through #bjai42 and 7#c7 by striking subparagraph 7,f74 7b7 ,effective date ,the amendments made by this section shall take effect on the date of enactment of this subtitle4 #bdb4 ,ensuring care coordination for children ,section #bgjf of the ,patient ,protection and ,affordable ,care ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acif;a note7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#b71 by striking #bjaf and inserting #bjai2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7e71 by striking appropriated and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting the following3 appropriated to carry out this section-- 7#a7 for fiscal year #bjad1 such sums as are necessary2 7#b7 for each of fiscal years #bjae through #bjai1 #ajj1jjj1jjj2 and 7#c7 for the period beginning on ,october #a1 #bjai1 and ending on ,december #ca1 #bjai1 #be1jjj1jjj4 4 ,,iv ,miscellaneous #bea4 ,inclusion of therapeutic foster care as medical assistance 7a7 ,in general ,section #aije of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acif;d7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#bh71 by striking and at the end2 7,b7 by redesignating paragraph 7#bi7 as paragraph 7#cj72 and 7,c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#bh7 the following new paragraph3 7#bi7 therapeutic foster care services 7to the extent allowed and as defined in subsection 7ee772 and 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7ee7 7#a7 ,for purposes of subsection 7a77#bi71 subject to the succeeding paragraphs of this subsection1 the term therapeutic foster care services means services provided for children who have not attained age #ba1 and who1 as a result of mental illness1 other emotional or behavioral disorders1 medically fragile conditions1 or developmental disabilities1 need the level of care provided in an institution 7including a psychiatric residential treatment facility7 or nursing facility the cost of which could be reimbursed under the ,state plan but who can be cared for or maintained in a community placement1 through a qualified therapeutic foster care program described in paragraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,a qualified therapeutic foster care program described in this paragraph is a program that-- 7,a7 not later than #c years after the date of enactment of this subsection1 is licensed by the ,state and accredited by the ,joint ,commission on ,accreditation of ,healthcare ,organizations1 the ,commission on ,accreditation of ,rehabilitation ,facilities1 the ,council on ,accreditation1 or by another equivalent accreditation agency 7or agencies7 as the ,secretary may recognize2 7,b7 provides structured daily activities1 including the development1 improvement1 monitoring1 and reinforcement of age-appropriate social1 communication and behavioral skills1 trauma-informed and gender-responsive services1 crisis intervention and crisis support services1 medication monitoring1 counseling1 and case management1 and may furnish other intensive community services2 and 7,c7 provides biological parents1 kinship caregivers1 and foster care parents with specialized training and consultation in the management of children with mental illness1 other emotional or behavioral disorders1 medically fragile conditions1 developmental disabilities1 the impact of trauma on child and caregiver1 and specific additional training on the needs of each child provided such services4 7#c7 ,in making coverage determinations in accordance with paragraph 7#a71 a ,state may employ medical necessity criteria that are similar to the medical necessity criteria applied to coverage determinations for other services and supports under this title4 7#d7 ,for purposes of subsection 7a77#bi7 and this subsection1 therapeutic foster care services shall not include reimbursement for any training referred to in paragraph 7#b77;,c74 4 7b7 ,effective date ,the amendments made by subsection 7a7 shall apply to medical assistance furnished in calendar quarters beginning on or after the date of enactment of this ,act4 ,c ,promoting ,accountability and ,excellence in ,child ,welfare #bfa4 ,child ,welfare ,innovation ,grant ,program 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall establish a child welfare innovation grant program 7referred to in this section as the grant program7 that provides eligible entities with the necessary flexibility and financial incentives to implement comprehensive reforms to existing child welfare programs under parts ,b and ,e of title ,,iv of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fba et seq41 #db ,u4,s4,c4 #fgj et seq47 in order to-- 7#a7 achieve significant results that improve the well-being of all children in the child welfare system2 and 7#b7 incorporate higher standards of accountability for ,state and local agencies and organizations that provide child welfare services4 7b7 ,eligible entities ,for purposes of this section1 an eligible entity shall include any ,state or political subdivision of a ,state that submits an application pursuant to the requirements described in subsection 7e74 7c7 ,duration 7#a7 ,in general ,for purposes of carrying out the goals described in subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall award grants1 as well as additional financial assistance 7as determined under subsection 7d771 to eligible entities that have submitted an application that has been approved by the ,secretary4 ,the amount of the grant provided to the eligible entity shall be determined by the ,secretary and1 subject to paragraph 7#b71 remain available for use by the eligible entity for a period of #e years4 7#b7 ,implementation requirement ,the ,secretary may terminate a grant awarded to an eligible entity under paragraph 7#a7 if1 during the #c-year period following the awarding of the grant1 the eligible entity has not made appropriate progress in implementing the intervention services and reforms proposed by the entity under subsection 7e77#a71 as determined by the ,secretary pursuant to the applicable implementation standards described under subsection 7f77#a74 7#c7 ,renewal of grants 7,a7 ,in general ,subject to subparagraph 7,b71 if an eligible entity has made significant progress in achieving the child well-being results proposed by the entity under subsection 7e77#a71 as determined by the ,secretary pursuant to the applicable implementation standards and performance measures described under subsection 7f71 the ,secretary may award an additional grant to the eligible entity for a period of not greater than #e years4 7,b7 ,reapplication by eligible entity ,for purposes of receiving an additional grant under this paragraph1 the eligible entity shall1 not less than #f months prior to expiration of the initial grant described in paragraph 7#a71 submit to the ,secretary an application at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,secretary may require4 7#d7 ,minimum funding requirement 7,a7 ,in general ,for purposes of receiving a grant under this section1 the eligible entity shall be required to annually expend non-,federal funds for purposes of achieving the child well-being results proposed by the entity under subsection 7e77#a7 in an amount that is not less than-- 7i7 for the first year in which such a grant is awarded1 #be percent of the amount of the grant2 7ii7 for the second year in which such a grant is awarded1 #ce percent of the amount of the grant2 and 7iii7 for the third year and any subsequent year in which such a grant is awarded 7including any year for which an additional grant has been awarded under paragraph 7#c771 #ej percent of the amount of the grant4 7,b7 ,non-,federal share ,for purposes of subparagraph 7,a71 the eligible entity may provide the non-,federal share in cash or in-kind1 as fairly evaluated by the ,secretary4 ,the eligible entity may provide the non-,federal share from ,state1 local1 or private sources4 7d7 ,additional financial assistance ,the ,secretary shall establish an inter-agency working group that includes representatives from the ,department of ,education1 the ,department of ,labor1 the ,department of ,justice1 the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development1 and other ,federal agencies with responsibility for administering programs that affect the child welfare system1 for the purpose of identifying existing ,federal financial resources that may be used to provide supplemental funding to eligible entities that have been awarded grants under this section1 including-- 7#a7 establishment of flexibility within existing ,federal financial resources2 7#b7 dedicating a share of funds from existing ,federal programs1 or creating a preference within such programs2 7#c7 use of existing administrative authority to waive certain ,state or ,federal funding requirements1 including waiver authority provided under subsection 7i72 7#d7 commitment of appropriated discretionary funds2 7#e7 creation of an aggregated source of funding through bundling of existing ,federal programs2 and 7#f7 establishment of partnerships with private entities1 including private foundations involved in child welfare issues4 7e7 ,application ,an eligible entity that desires to participate in the grant program shall submit to the ,secretary an application at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,secretary may require1 which shall include a detailed description of the following3 7#a7 ,improved child well-being results ,the proposed reforms and methods for achieving significant results that improve the well-being of all children in the child welfare system1 including a detailed outline of-- 7,a7 the specific populations or groups of children and families that will be targeted under the grant program2 7,b7 the specific child well-being results that will be achieved during the periods described in subsection 7c72 7,c7 the specific methods through which the child well-being results will be achieved under the grant program1 including proposals for intervention services and strategic reforms to child welfare policy and infrastructure2 and 7,d7 the evidentiary basis or best practice models on which such intervention services and reforms are to be based4 7#b7 ,partnerships ,the partnerships to be established between participating ,state and local agencies and organizations under the grant program1 including-- 7,a7 a detailed outline regarding how the partnership will establish a coordinated process for delivery of services1 sharing of information and data1 and division of specific responsibilities pursuant to interagency agreements2 7,b7 the establishment of a memorandum of understanding between participating ,state and local agencies and organizations under the grant program to-- 7i7 provide for shared accountability in achieving child well-being results proposed under paragraph 7#a7 and their specific responsibilities in achieving such results2 and 7ii7 satisfy the implementation standards established by the ,secretary under subsection 7f77#a72 and 7,c7 certification by the chief executive officer of the eligible entity of their commitment to-- 7i7 achieve the child well-being results proposed under paragraph 7#a7 and their responsibility for achieving such results2 and 7ii7 satisfy the implementation standards established by the ,secretary under subsection 7f77#a74 7#c7 ,collaboration with children and parents ,the processes to ensure collaboration between the eligible entity1 foster parents1 biological parents1 family members1 kinship caregivers1 and children in the child welfare system in the development and implementation of intervention services and reforms under the grant program4 7#d7 ,data collection and reporting ,the approaches for development of enhanced data collection and reporting1 which shall include-- 7,a7 collection and reporting of relevant data 7as determined appropriate by the ,secretary71 with such data to be disaggregated by race1 ethnicity1 and gender in order to monitor progress in achieving child well-being results in providing services to specific populations of children in the child welfare system2 7,b7 development and implementation of a specific data collection plan1 which shall include a description of the types of data that will be collected by the eligible entity 7including data required by the ,secretary under subparagraph 7,a7 that is not currently collected by the entity7 and the methods through which such data will be obtained1 such as surveys1 assessments1 and other forms of data collection2 7,c7 a detailed outline regarding how data collected by the eligible entity will be incorporated in the development of intervention services and reforms under the grant program2 and 7,d7 certification by the manager or chief officer for information technology for the eligible entity of their commitment and ability to collect and report relevant data under the grant program4 7#e7 ,support from private entities ,any commitments by private entities to provide additional funding for support of activities under the grant program to improve the well-being of children in the child welfare system4 7f7 ,implementation standards and performance measures 7#a7 ,implementation standards ,the ,secretary shall establish a set of implementation standards to annually determine1 for purposes of subsection 7c71 whether an eligible entity has implemented1 or made appropriate progress in implementing1 the intervention services and reforms proposed by the entity under subsection 7e77#a71 including development1 implementation1 and maintenance of data collection systems4 7#b7 ,performance measures 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall establish a set of performance measures to annually determine1 for purposes of subsection 7c71 whether an eligible entity has achieved1 or made significant progress in achieving1 the child well-being results proposed by the entity under subsection 7e77#a71 which shall include measurements to quantify-- 7i7 improvements in the well-being of children in the child welfare system1 including-- 7,i7 the base performance measures described in subparagraph 7,b72 and 7,,ii7 any additional performance measures described in subparagraph 7,c7 that are applicable to the child well-being results proposed by the entity2 and 7ii7 improvements in the overall quality of life for foster parents4 7,b7 ,base performance measures ,the performance measures described under this paragraph include the number and percentage of children in the child welfare system who-- 7i7 were under #e years of age and at appropriate levels of mental1 emotional1 and physical development2 7ii7 if deemed to be in the child's best interest1 remained in his or her school of origin2 and 7iii7 received health screenings not later than #cj days after foster care placement4 7,c7 ,additional performance measures ,subject to subparagraph 7,d71 the ,secretary shall establish additional performance measures that are specifically designed to measure progress in achieving the child well-being results proposed by the eligible entity under subsection 7e77#a71 which may include-- 7i7 the number and percentage of children in the child welfare system who-- 7,i7 were under #e years of age and attended preschool or early care and education programs regularly2 7,,ii7 were involved in an abuse or neglect investigation2 7,,iii7 achieved grade-level proficiency in reading and math2 7,,iv7 attended school regularly2 7,v7 were involved in the juvenile justice system2 7,,vi7 were prescribed psychotropic medication2 7,,vii7 graduated from high school on time2 7,,viii7 entered post-secondary education or training2 7,,ix7 regularly received routine medical care and examinations2 7,x7 were reunified with family2 7,,xi7 reentered the child welfare system following family reunification2 or 7,,xii7 had attained #ad years of age before entering the child welfare system2 7ii7 measures to ensure proper functioning of the child welfare system1 such as-- 7,i7 reasonableness of caseload levels for caseworkers2 and 7,,ii7 adequacy and frequency of visits with children by caseworkers2 and 7iii7 subject to approval by the ,secretary1 any performance measures that are proposed by the entity for determination of its progress towards achievement of the child well-being results4 7,d7 ,consultation with eligible entity ,the ,secretary shall consult with the eligible entity for purposes of establishing additional performance measures under subparagraph 7,c7 that are appropriate for determination of progress in achieving the child well-being results proposed by the entity under subsection 7e77#a74 7g7 ,use of grants by eligible entities ,an eligible entity that receives a grant under this section shall use the funds made available through the grant to develop1 implement1 and evaluate the intervention services and reforms proposed by the entity under subsection 7e77#a71 including development1 implementation1 and maintenance of data collection systems4 7h7 ,annual reporting 7#a7 ,in general ,an eligible entity that receives a grant under this section shall submit an annual report to the ,secretary on-- 7,a7 the specific intervention services and reforms implemented under the grant program2 7,b7 progress in achieving the child well-being results proposed by the entity under subsection 7e77#a71 including an analysis of the effectiveness of the grant funding in achieving the results2 and 7,c7 an analysis of the progress made by the eligible entity over the preceding #ab-month period pursuant to the performance measures established by the ,secretary under subsection 7f74 7#b7 ,public availability of reports and data ,an eligible entity shall make available to the public1 in a manner that is also accessible to children in the child welfare system1 biological families1 and foster parents-- 7,a7 any report submitted to the ,secretary under paragraph 7#a72 and 7,b7 a summary of the data collected pursuant to subsection 7e77#d77;,a74 7i7 ,waiver authority ,the ,secretary may waive such requirements under parts ,b and ,e of title ,,iv of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fba et seq41 #db ,u4,s4,c4 #fgj et seq47 as may be necessary to carry out the grant program4 7j7 ,authorization of appropriations ,for purposes of carrying out the grant program under this section1 there is authorized to be appropriated-- 7#a7 for fiscal year #bjaf1 #dj1jjj1jjj2 7#b7 for fiscal year #bjag1 #cj1jjj1jjj2 7#c7 for fiscal year #bjah1 #bj1jjj1jjj2 and 7#d7 for each of fiscal years #bjai through #bjbe1 #aj1jjj1jjj4 7k7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,child well-being result ,the term child well-being result means a desired condition of well-being for all children in the child welfare system1 including the specific populations or groups of children that will be targeted under the grant program4 7#b7 ,school of origin ,the term school of origin means1 with respect to a child in foster care-- 7,a7 the school in which the child was enrolled prior to entry into foster care2 or 7,b7 the school in which the child is enrolled when a change in foster care placement occurs or is proposed4 7#c7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services4 7#d7 ,state ,the term ,state means-- 7,a7 any of the #ej ,states or the ,district of ,columbia2 7,b7 ,puerto ,rico1 ,guam1 the ,virgin ,islands1 or ,american ,samoa2 or 7,c7 an ,indian tribe or tribal organization 7as such terms are defined in section #d of the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #dej;b77 or a tribal consortium of ,indian tribes or tribal organizations 7as so defined74 7#e7 ,well-being ,the term well-being means the overall quality of life for a child in the child welfare system1 which shall include-- 7,a7 the safety and health of the child2 7,b7 the mental1 emotional1 educational1 and physical development of the child1 including the ability of the child to maximize their individual potential2 and 7,c7 permanency and ability to transition to self-sufficiency after aging out of the child welfare system4 #bfb4 ,ensuring that child welfare ,federal discretionary funding is only used for evidence-based programs ,subpart #c of part ,b of title ,,iv of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fbim et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #dda4 ,limitation on use of discretionary appropriated funds for only evidence-based programs ,for any fiscal year beginning after ,september #cj1 #bjae1 no ,federal payment or reimbursement shall be made to a ,state under subpart #a or #b of this part from ,federal funds made available through an authorization of appropriations for a fiscal year unless the payment or reimbursement is for ,state expenditures for evidence-based child welfare programs or services provided under such programs4 4 #bfc4 ,continuation of authority to approve demonstration projects designed to test innovative strategies in ,state child welfare programs ,section #aacj of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acbj;a-#i7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b71 by adding at the end the following3 ,there shall be no limit on the number of demonstration projects authorized by the ,secretary for any fiscal year after fiscal year #bjad42 and 7#b7 by striking subsection 7d7 and inserting the following3 7d7 ,duration of demonstration ,a demonstration project under this section may be conducted for not more than #e years1 unless in the judgment of the ,secretary1 the demonstration project should be allowed to continue4 4 #bfd4 ,reports to ,congress 7a7 ,income ,eligibility ,requirements for ,children in ,foster ,care ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services 7referred to in this section as the ,secretary7 shall submit to ,congress a report on recommendations for legislative or administrative action necessary to eliminate the requirement that a child be deemed to be a recipient of aid to families with dependent children under part ,a of title ,,iv of the ,social ,security ,act 7as in effect as of ,july #af1 #aiif7 7referred to in this section as the ,,afdc income eligibility requirements7 for purposes of foster care maintenance payments under section #dgb of such ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fgb71 including an analysis of-- 7#a7 the effects of phasing out the ,,afdc income eligibility requirements for adoption assistance payments under section #dgc of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fgc71 as enacted by section #djb of the ,fostering ,connections to ,success and ,increasing ,adoptions ,act of #bjjh 7,public ,law #aaj-cea2 #abb ,stat4 #cige72 7#b7 ,state administrative expenses related to the existing disparity in ,federal reimbursement rates for foster care maintenance payments2 7#c7 the level of services provided by ,states to children in foster care that meet ,,afdc income eligibility requirements under section #dgb of the ,social ,security ,act1 and thereby provide ,states with ,federal reimbursement for foster care maintenance payments under section #dgd of such ,act1 as compared to children in foster care that do not meet the ,,afdc income eligibility requirements2 7#d7 the long-term effects related to maintaining the ,,afdc income eligibility requirements under section #dgb of the ,social ,security ,act for purposes of the amount of overall ,federal funding that will be made available to ,states for foster care services and the resulting impact on the ability of ,states to provide adequate services to children in foster care2 and 7#e7 the feasibility of eliminating the ,,afdc income eligibility requirements for purposes of foster care maintenance payments under section #dgb of the ,social ,security ,act in a manner that is budget neutral1 or at a limited cost to the ,federal ,government1 and the effect that such an elimination would have on the ability of ,states to provide adequate levels of services to all children in foster care4 7b7 ,child ,welfare ,innovation ,grant ,program ,not later than #ahj days after completion of the child welfare innovation grant program under section #bha of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to ,congress a report analyzing the intervention services and reforms implemented by eligible entities under the grant program1 the child well-being results achieved through such services and reforms1 and recommendations for such legislation and administrative action as the ,secretary determines appropriate4 ,,iii ,education #cja4 ,definitions ,in this title3 7#a7 ,,esea definitions ,the terms elementary school1 local educational agency1 secondary school1 ,state1 and ,state educational agency have the meanings given the terms in section #iaja of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ghja74 7#b7 ,eligible nonprofit or educational entity ,the term eligible nonprofit or educational entity means a public or nonprofit institution of higher education1 as defined in section #ajb of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajjb71 or a nonprofit organization4 7#c7 ,institution of higher education ,the term institution of higher education has the meaning given the term in section #ajb of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajjb74 7#d7 ,poverty line ,the term poverty line means the poverty line 7as defined by the ,office of ,management and ,budget and revised annually in accordance with section #fgc7b7 of the ,community ,services ,block ,grant ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #iijb7b777 applicable to a family of the size involved4 7#e7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,education4 ,a ,presidential ,task ,force on ,k-#ab ,education #caa4 ,establishing the ,presidential ,task ,force on ,k-#ab ,education 7a7 ,establishment ,there is established the ,presidential ,task ,force on ,k-#ab ,education 7referred to in this section as the ,task ,force74 7b7 ,membership 7#a7 ,composition ,the ,task ,force shall be comprised of #bb members appointed by the ,president and shall include-- 7,a7 school leaders2 7,b7 ,federal1 ,state1 and local government leaders2 7,c7 tribal experts2 7,d7 representatives of ,state and local health departments2 7,e7 representatives of organizations that implement effective teen pregnancy prevention and school dropout prevention programs2 and 7,f7 business leaders1 philanthropists1 and others who are committed to improving secondary school graduation rates in the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,date for appointment ,the appointments of the members of the ,task ,force shall be made by not later than #f months after the date of enactment of this ,act4 7#c7 ,period of appointment2 vacancies ,a member of the ,task ,force shall be appointed for a term of #b years1 except that of the members first appointed1 one-half of such members shall be appointed for terms of #a year and the remaining members shall be appointed for terms of #b years4 ,any vacancy in the ,commission shall not affect its powers1 but shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment4 7#d7 ,initial meeting ,not later than #cj days after the date on which all members of the ,task ,force have been appointed1 the ,task ,force shall hold its first meeting4 7#e7 ,meetings ,the ,task ,force shall meet at the call of the ,chairperson4 7#f7 ,quorum ,a majority of the members of the ,task ,force shall constitute a quorum1 but a lesser number of members may hold hearings4 7#g7 ,chairman and vice chairman ,the ,task ,force shall select a ,chairperson and ,vice ,chairperson from among its members4 7c7 ,duties ,the ,task ,force shall advise the ,president regarding methods to improve graduation rates1 which may include-- 7#a7 integrating the dropout risk factors identified through the high school dropout prevention program under part ,h of title ,i of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #feea et seq47 into other ,federal grant programs that are established to increase high school graduation rates2 7#b7 awarding grants to ,state educational agencies and local educational agencies to reduce unintended teen pregnancy and teen parenting through evidence-based programs2 and 7#c7 expanding behavioral health promotion and counseling services in elementary schools and secondary schools receiving support under part ,a of title ,i of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcaa et seq474 7d7 ,termination ,the ,task ,force shall terminate on the date that is #aj years after the date of enactment of this ,act4 ,b ,pupils prepared for school #cba4 ,definitions ,in this subtitle3 7#a7 ,eligible child ,the term eligible child means a child who-- 7,a7 is age #c or #d1 as of the first day of the prekindergarten program supported under this section2 and 7,b7 is from a family within the eligible income limits4 7#b7 ,eligible entity 7,a7 ,in ,general ,the term eligible entity means a local educational agency1 a childhood education program provider 7as determined in accordance with subparagraph 7,b771 or a consortium of such agencies or providers4 7,b7 ,regulations ,the ,secretary shall promulgate regulations to establish which program providers shall be considered childhood education program providers for purposes of this paragraph4 7#c7 ,eligible income limits 7,a7 ,in ,general ,the term eligible income limits1 when used with respect to a family1 means a family whose average annual income1 based on the most recent #c preceding years1 is at or below an amount determined by the ,secretary of ,education and is less than the applicable amount4 7,b7 ,applicable amount ,for purposes of subparagraph 7,a71 the applicable amount shall be-- 7i7 for #bjae1 #ge1jjj2 and 7ii7 for a subsequent year1 the amount determined under this subparagraph for the previous year increased by the percentage increase in the consumer price index for all urban consumers 7all items2 ,united ,states city average7 over the previous year4 7#d7 ,high-quality prekindergarten program ,the term high-quality prekindergarten program means a program of education that-- 7,a7 enrolls children who are age #c or #d1 as of the first day of the school year for the program2 7,b7 meets national quality standards1 as determined by the ,secretary2 7,c7 is full-day and offered during the academic school year or during the entire year2 7,d7 ensures that the teachers participating in the program are highly qualified2 7,e7 provides meals that meet ,federal nutrition standards to the eligible children during the school day1 which may be provided through the the ,richard ,b4 ,russell ,national ,school ,lunch ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agea et seq472 and 7,f7 promotes active learning4 7#e7 ,high-risk child ,the term high-risk child means a child who-- 7,a7 receives1 or whose family receives1 benefits under a means-tested ,federal benefit program1 as defined under section #dgi7;d7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajhgss7d772 7,b7 is eligible for a ,head ,start or ,early ,head ,start program under the ,head ,start ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ihca et seq471 or to receive assistance under the ,child ,care ,development and ,block ,grant ,act of #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #iheh et seq472 or 7,c7 is a foster child4 ,i ,preschool home learning #cbb4 ,parental support for preschool home learning 7a7 ,grants authorized ,from amounts made available to carry out this section1 the ,secretary shall award grants1 on a competitive basis1 to eligible nonprofit or educational entities in order to improve parental support for preschool home learning through the activities described in subsection 7c74 7b7 ,application ,an eligible nonprofit or educational entity that desires a grant under this section shall submit an application at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,secretary may require4 7c7 ,use of funds ,an eligible nonprofit or educational entity receiving a grant under this section shall use grant funds to-- 7#a7 identify best practices that contribute to early literacy2 7#b7 create guidance and support regarding preschool home learning that families can implement at home2 and 7#c7 provide technical assistance4 7d7 ,reports 7#a7 ,reports by grantees ,not later than #fj days after the end of the grant period for a grant under this section1 the recipient of the grant shall prepare and submit a report to the ,secretary regarding the progress made under the grant4 7#b7 ,reports by ,secretary ,not later than #de days after the receipt of the report described in paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall prepare and submit to ,congress a report regarding the grant program under this section4 7e7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section such sums as may be necessary for fiscal year #bjaf and each of the #e succeeding fiscal years4 ,,ii ,grants supporting universal prekindergarten for all eligible children #cbc4 ,universal prekindergarten development grants to ,states 7a7 ,grants authorized 7#a7 ,in general ,from amounts made available to carry out this section and not reserved under paragraph 7#b71 the ,secretary shall award grants1 on a competitive basis1 to ,states to enable the ,states to develop a plan and to build capacity to offer free high-quality prekindergarten programs to all eligible children who reside in the ,state4 7#b7 ,reservation ,for each fiscal year1 the ,secretary shall reserve not more than #a percent of the amount made available to carry out this section for the ,secretary of the ,interior to carry out activities consistent with this section for the families of ,indian children4 7b7 ,application ,a ,state that desires a grant under this section shall submit an application at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,secretary may require4 7c7 ,use of funds ,a ,state receiving a grant under this section shall use grant funds to plan and develop capacity for a high-quality prekindergarten program that-- 7#a7 will be offered free of charge to all eligible children in the ,state by not later than #c years after the first day of the grant2 7#b7 will be offered1 for a fee using a sliding scale based on income1 for children from families with annual income of more than #ge1jjj2 and 7#c7 provides additional support to parents of high-risk children4 7d7 ,reports 7#a7 ,reports by ,states ,not later than #fj days after the end of the grant period for a grant under this section1 each ,state receiving such grant shall prepare and submit a report to the ,secretary regarding the progress made under the grant4 7#b7 ,reports by ,secretary ,not later than #fj days after the receipt of the report described in paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall prepare and submit to ,congress a report regarding the grant program under this section4 7e7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section such sums as may be necessary for fiscal year #bjaf and each of the #e succeeding fiscal years4 #cbd4 ,two years of voluntary1 high-quality1 full-day1 universal prekindergarten for all eligible children 7a7 ,grants authorized 7#a7 ,in general ,from amounts made available to carry out this section and not reserved under paragraph 7#b71 the ,secretary shall award grants1 on a competitive basis1 to ,states to enable the ,states to provide free1 voluntary1 high-quality prekindergarten programs for all eligible children who reside in the ,state4 7#b7 ,reservation ,for each fiscal year1 the ,secretary shall reserve not more than #a percent of the amount made available to carry out this section for the ,secretary of the ,interior to carry out activities consistent with this section for ,indian children4 7b7 ,application 7#a7 ,in general ,a ,state that desires a grant under this section shall submit an application at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,secretary may require4 7#b7 ,contents ,the application described in paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,a ,state plan describing how the ,state proposes to offer a high-quality prekindergarten program-- 7i7 free of charge to all eligible children in the ,state2 and 7ii7 for a fee using a sliding scale based on family income1 for children who reside in the ,state and who are from families with annual incomes of more than #ge1jjj4 7,b7 ,a description of the prekindergarten program to be implemented under the grant1 and how the program meets the requirements of a high-quality prekindergarten program4 7,c7 ,a demonstration that the ,state has the capacity to provide high-quality prekindergarten programs to all eligible children in the ,state4 7c7 ,use of funds ,a ,state receiving a grant under this section shall use grant funds to provide free and reduced-price high-quality prekindergarten programs to children in the ,state1 in accordance with the ,state plan approved by the ,secretary in the application submitted under subsection 7b74 7d7 ,reports 7#a7 ,reports by grantees ,not later than #de days after the end of the grant period for a grant under this section1 each ,state receiving such grant shall prepare and submit a report to the ,secretary regarding the progress made under the grant4 7#b7 ,reports by ,secretary ,not later than #fj days after the receipt of the report described in paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall prepare and submit to ,congress a report regarding the grant program under this section4 7e7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section such sums as may be necessary for fiscal year #bjaf and each of the #e succeeding fiscal years4 ,,iii ,improving access to prekindergarten programs for low-,income children #cbe4 ,low-income prekindergarten grants 7a7 ,grants authorized 7#a7 ,in general ,from amounts made available to carry out this section and not reserved under paragraph 7#b71 the ,secretary shall award grants1 through allotments described in subsection 7b71 to ,states to enable the ,states to provide subgrants to local educational agencies to offer free or reduced-price high-quality prekindergarten programs to low-income children4 7#b7 ,reservation ,for each fiscal year1 the ,secretary shall reserve not more than #a percent of the amount made available to carry out this section for the ,secretary of the ,interior to carry out activities consistent with this section for the families of ,indian children4 7b7 ,allotments ,for each fiscal year1 the ,secretary shall allot1 to each ,state that submits an approved application1 an amount that bears the same relation to the amount available to carry out this section and not reserved under subsection 7a77#b7 for such fiscal year1 as the number of children aged #c or #d in the ,state from families with incomes at or below #bjj percent of the poverty line bears to the total number of such children in all ,states submitting approved applications4 7c7 ,application ,a ,state that desires 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 ,such application shall include an assurance that the ,state shall provide matching funds toward the costs of the grant as provided under subsection 7e74 7d7 ,use of funds 7#a7 ,subgrants 7,a7 ,in general ,a ,state receiving an allotment under this section shall use not less than #ih percent of such allotment to award subgrants1 on a competitive basis1 to local educational agencies for the purpose of providing free or reduced-price high-quality prekindergarten programs for children from low-income families4 7,b7 ,application ,a local educational agency that desires a subgrant under subparagraph 7,a7 shall submit an application to the ,state at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,state may reasonably require4 7,c7 ,priority ,in awarding subgrants under this subsection1 a ,state shall give priority to a local educational agency that works in partnership with a nonprofit community-based organization of prekindergarten program providers4 7#b7 ,state activities ,a ,state receiving an allotment under this section may use not more than a total of #b percent of such allotment for the administrative costs of carrying out this part and for ,state activities related to the purposes of improving access to prekindergarten programs for low-income children4 7#c7 ,use as part of universal prekindergarten program ,in the case of a ,state that receives an allotment under this part and a grant under section #cbd1 the ,state may use the allotment to meet the goals of the grant under section #cbd with respect to low-income children4 7e7 ,matching funds ,a ,state receiving an allotment under this section shall provide toward the cost of the activities carried out under the grant an amount equal to the amount of the allotment4 ,the matching funds may be in cash or in-kind1 fairly evaluated4 7f7 ,reports 7#a7 ,reports by subgrantees ,not later than #fj days after the end of the grant period for a grant under this section1 each local educational agency receiving a subgrant under subsection 7d7 shall provide to the ,state the information determined necessary by the ,state for the report described in paragraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,reports by grantees ,not later than #de days after the receipt of the report described in paragraph 7#a71 the ,state receiving the grant shall prepare and submit a report to the ,secretary regarding the progress made under the grant4 7#c7 ,reports by ,secretary ,not later than #fj days after the receipt of the report described in paragraph 7#b71 the ,secretary shall prepare and submit to ,congress a report regarding the grant program under this section4 7g7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section such sums as may be necessary for fiscal year #bjaf and each of the #e succeeding fiscal years4 ,,iv ,head ,start1 ,early ,head ,start1 and ,even ,start #cbf4 ,expanding ,head ,start and ,early ,head ,start services 7a7 ,in general ,the ,head ,start ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ihca et seq47 is amended by inserting after section #fdj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ihce7 the following3 #fdj;,a4 ,head ,start and ,early ,head ,start services for additional children 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary1 after consultation with the ,secretary of ,education1 shall develop and implement a plan for providing ,head ,start services through ,head ,start programs1 and ,early ,head ,start services through ,early ,head ,start programs1 under this subchapter to children described in subsection 7b74 7b7 ,additional children ,the plan shall specify that the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services shall provide the ,head ,start and ,early ,head ,start services to children-- 7#a7 who are eligible for the corresponding services under this subchapter but would not otherwise receive those services in the absence of this section2 and 7#b7 who the ,secretary determines reside in ,states or communities that provide sustained access to high-quality prekindergarten programs 7as defined in section #cba of the ,saving ,our ,next ,generation ,act7 to children who are-- 7,a7 age #c or #d2 and 7,b7 from families with a family income of not more than #bjj percent of the poverty line4 7c7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section such sums as may be necessary for fiscal year #bjaf and each subsequent fiscal year4 4 7b7 ,conforming amendments 7#a7 ,section #fci of such ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ihcd7 is amended by striking other than section and inserting other than sections #fdj;,a and4 7#b7 ,section #fdj7;a77#f7 of such ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ihce7;a77#f77 is amended by striking this subchapter in the first and third places it appears and inserting section #fci4 #cbg4 ,improving reading skills of low-income children and families through reauthorizing the ,william ,f4 ,goodling ,even ,start ,family ,literacy ,program ,section #ajjb7;b77#c7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcjb7;b77#c77 is amended by striking #bfj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjjc and such sums as may be necessary for each of the #e succeeding fiscal years and inserting #ebj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjaf and such sums as may be necessary for each of the #e succeeding fiscal years4 ,c ,elementary school and secondary school programs ,i ,expanded school calendars #cca4 ,demonstration grants for ,states to implement expanded school calendar program 7a7 ,grants authorized 7#a7 ,in general ,from amounts made available to carry out this section and not reserved under paragraph 7#b71 the ,secretary shall award grants1 on a competitive basis1 to ,states to enable the ,states to expand the school calendar for public elementary schools and secondary schools in the ,state4 7#b7 ,reservation ,for each fiscal year1 the ,secretary shall reserve not more than #a percent of the amount made available to carry out this section for the ,secretary of the ,interior to carry out activities consistent with this section for the families of ,indian children4 7b7 ,application2 award basis 7#a7 ,in general ,a ,state that desires a grant under this section shall submit an application at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,secretary may require4 7#b7 ,state flexibility ,in awarding grants under this section1 the ,secretary shall provide the ,states with flexibility in how to best expand the school year1 which may include increasing the number of school days in the school year or increasing the number of hours in a school day1 and in how the additional time provided by the expanded calendar shall be used4 7c7 ,use of funds 7#a7 ,in general ,a ,state receiving a grant under this section shall use grant funds to pay for the costs of increasing the number of school days in the school year for the public elementary schools and secondary schools in the ,state4 7#b7 ,flexibility ,a ,state receiving a grant under this section shall provide each local educational agency and public elementary school or secondary school with as much flexibility as is practicable regarding how to use the additional school time provided through the school calendar expansion1 which may include providing additional time for-- 7,a7 remedial or advanced work or intensive tutoring2 7,b7 service learning1 internships1 or paid work experiences2 7,c7 specialized learning and enrichment opportunities such as-- 7i7 preparation classes for the ,,sat1 ,,act1 or other college readiness examination2 7ii7 career counseling2 7iii7 study skills instruction2 and 7iv7 recreation2 7,d7 intensive tutoring and enhanced learning time1 provided at the school or at another location1 in order to enable students to meet or exceed the student academic achievement standards for the students' grade level2 or 7,e7 homework support4 7#c7 ,transportation ,grant funds provided under this section maybe be used to provide transportation to the activities supported under the expanded school calendar1 as approved by the ,secretary in the application submitted under subsection 7b77#a74 7d7 ,reports 7#a7 ,reports by ,states ,not later than #fj days after the end of the grant period for a grant under this section1 each ,state receiving such grant shall prepare and submit a report to the ,secretary regarding the progress made under the grant4 7#b7 ,reports by ,secretary ,not later than #fj days after the receipt of the report described in paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall prepare and submit to ,congress a report regarding the grant program under this section4 7e7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section such sums as may be necessary for fiscal year #bjaf and each of the #e succeeding fiscal years4 ,,ii ,pregnant and ,parenting ,students ,access to ,education #cce4 ,short title ,this part may be cited as the ,pregnant and ,parenting ,students ,access to ,education ,act of #bjae4 #ccf4 ,purposes ,the purposes of this part are-- 7#a7 to ensure that each pregnant and parenting student has equal access to the same free1 appropriate1 high-quality public education that is provided to other students2 7#b7 to improve high school graduation rates1 career-readiness1 access to postsecondary educational opportunities1 and outcomes for pregnant and parenting students and their children2 and 7#c7 to assist each ,state and local educational agency in improving its graduation rates and fulfilling its responsibilities under title ,,ix of the ,education ,amendments of #aigb 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #afha et seq47 with respect to pregnant and parenting students4 #ccg4 ,grants for ,state and local activities for the education of pregnant and parenting students 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary is authorized to make grants to ,states to carry out the activities described in subsection 7d74 ,a grant made under this section shall be for a minimum of #c years1 and the ,secretary shall have the discretion to renew the grant at the end of the grant period4 7b7 ,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 reasonably require1 including1 at a minimum1 the ,state plan described in subsection 7f74 7c7 ,allocation of funds 7#a7 ,reservation of funds for national activities ,from the funds made available to carry out this part1 the ,secretary may reserve not more than #e percent for national activities4 7#b7 ,allotment to the ,secretary of the ,interior ,the amount allocated for payments under this part to the ,secretary of the ,interior for any fiscal year shall be1 as determined pursuant to criteria established by the ,secretary1 the amount necessary to meet the needs of-- 7,a7 ,indian children on reservations served by secondary schools for ,indian children operated or supported by the ,department of the ,interior2 and 7,b7 out-of-,state ,indian children in elementary schools and secondary schools in local educational agencies under special contracts with the ,department of the ,interior4 7#c7 ,formula grants to ,states ,the ,secretary shall allocate to ,states having approved applications the funds remaining after the application of paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 based on the percentage of the ,state's number of teen births compared to the number of teen births nationally1 except that the minimum grant for a ,state shall be #cjj1jjj4 7#d7 ,supplement not supplant ,grant funds provided under paragraph 7#c7 shall be used 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 pupils participating in programs assisted under this part1 and not to supplant such funds4 7d7 ,use of funds 7#a7 ,in general ,funds made available to a ,state under this part shall be used for the following3 7,a7 ,to provide or enhance educational programs and related services that enable pregnant and parenting students to enroll in1 attend1 and succeed in school1 and that are culturally and linguistically competent4 7,b7 ,to designate a ,coordinator for ,education of ,pregnant and ,parenting ,students in the ,state educational agency to direct and manage the ,state educational agency's activities related to this part1 in collaboration with the ,state's designated employee responsible for the ,state's efforts to comply with and carry out1 to the fullest extent1 its responsibilities under title ,,ix of the ,education ,amendments of #aigb 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #afha et seq474 7,c7 ,to prepare and carry out a ,state plan described in subsection 7f74 7,d7 ,to develop and implement high-quality professional development programs for local educational agencies and school personnel4 7,e7 ,to direct grants to rural and other local educational agencies without capacity to prepare an application for funds so that such local educational agencies may carry out the activities described in subsections 7e7 and 7f7 of section #cch4 7,f7 ,to ensure that information about the program is disseminated to all local educational agencies and made publicly and readily available on the ,state educational agency's website1 including-- 7i7 the name and contact information for the individuals described in subparagraph 7,b72 7ii7 a list of subgrantees2 and 7iii7 an explanation of the rights of students and responsibilities of schools under title ,,ix of the ,education ,amendments of #aigb 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #afha et seq471 including investigation and complaint procedures as required under subsections 7a7 and 7b7 of section #ajf4h of title #cd1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7as in effect on the date of the enactment of this part74 7#b7 ,reservation for ,state-level activities ,from the funds made available to a ,state under this part1 a ,state may reserve not more than #aj percent for ,state-level activities4 7#c7 ,subgrants ,the ,state shall distribute at least #ij percent of each ,state grant as subgrants to local educational agencies in accordance with section #cch4 7e7 ,coordinator for ,education of ,pregnant and ,parenting ,students ,the ,coordinator for ,education of ,pregnant and ,parenting ,students in the ,state educational agency described in subsection 7d77#a77;,b7 shall-- 7#a7 gather information on the nature and extent of ,state and local efforts to prevent teen pregnancy and the nature and extent of barriers to educational access and success facing pregnant and parenting students in the ,state1 including information on reported incidents of discrimination2 7#b7 develop and carry out the ,state plan described in subsection 7f72 7#c7 collect and report information to the ,secretary1 such as the information described in subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,g7 of section #cdj7;a77#f72 7#d7 facilitate the coordination of services with the ,state agencies responsible for administering programs affecting children1 youth1 and families 7including for the purposes of maximizing the leveraging of resources from such agencies71 including-- 7,a7 the ,state temporary assistance for needy families program funded under part ,a of title ,,iv of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fja et seq472 7,b7 the ,medicaid program under title ,,xix of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acif et seq472 7,c7 the ,state ,children's ,health ,insurance ,program established under title ,,xxi of the ,social ,security ,program 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acig;aa et seq472 7,d7 teen pregnancy prevention1 family planning1 and maternal and child health programs2 7,e7 the special supplemental nutrition program for women1 infants1 and children established by section #ag of the ,child ,nutrition ,act of #aiff 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aghf72 7,f7 the supplemental nutrition assistance program established under the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjaa et seq472 7,g7 child care programs2 7,h7 early childhood education1 home visitation1 and child welfare programs2 7,i7 workforce investment programs and postsecondary education2 7,j7 housing assistance and homeless assistance programs2 7,k7 school-based health services programs2 and 7,l7 programs carried out by federally qualified health centers 7as defined in sections #ahfa7;aa77#d7 and #aije7;a77#b77;,b7 of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aciex7aa77#d7 and #acif;d7a77#b77;,b7771 health centers 7as defined in section #ccj of the ,public ,health ,service ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bed;b771 and outpatient health programs and facilities operated by tribal organizations2 7#e7 coordinate and collaborate with educators1 service providers1 and local educational agency pregnant and parenting student liaisons2 7#f7 provide technical assistance and training to local educational agencies1 including the dissemination of best practices regarding pregnant and parenting students2 and 7#g7 report to the ,secretary any complaints received by the ,state about discrimination based on pregnancy or parenting status and what actions were taken to address those complaints4 7f7 ,state plan ,pursuant to subsection 7d77#a77;,c71 each ,state shall submit a plan1 developed by the ,state educational agency in consultation with local educational agencies1 teachers1 principals1 specialized instructional support personnel1 administrators1 other staff1 representatives of ,indian tribes located in the ,state1 and parents1 to provide for the education of pregnant and parenting students4 ,such plan shall include the following3 7#a7 ,a description of how such students will be given the opportunity to meet the challenging student academic achievement standards under section #aaaa7;b7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcaa7;b774 7#b7 ,the policy1 protocol1 or procedure that each local educational agency or ,state implements once a pregnancy has been discovered on campus including how each local educational agency ensures the student understands the student's rights under title ,,ix of the ,education ,amendments of #aigb 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #afha et seq474 7#c7 ,a description of how the ,state will identify pregnant and parenting students and plan for pregnant and parenting students to be enrolled1 attend1 and succeed in school4 7#d7 ,a description of training programs to raise awareness of school personnel regarding the rights and educational needs of pregnant and parenting students4 7#e7 ,a description of procedures designed to ensure that students eligible for ,federal1 ,state1 or local food1 housing1 health care1 or child care programs are informed of their eligibility for1 assisted in enrolling in1 and able to participate in such programs4 7#f7 ,a description of procedures designed to ensure that students eligible for ,federal1 ,state1 or local after-school programs or supplemental educational services are enrolled in and able to participate in such programs4 7#g7 ,strategies that respond to the problems identified under subsection 7e77#a74 7#h7 ,a demonstration that the ,state and its local educational agencies have developed1 reviewed1 and revised policies to remove barriers to enrollment and retention of pregnant and parenting students in schools in the ,state4 7#i7 ,assurances that-- 7,a7 the ,state educational agency and the local educational agencies in the ,state will not stigmatize1 discriminate against1 or involuntarily segregate students on the basis of pregnancy or parenting2 7,b7 local educational agencies will designate a pregnant and parenting student liaison to communicate with the ,coordinator for ,education of ,pregnant and ,parenting ,students in the ,state educational agency and oversee the provision of services at the local educational agency and school levels2 and 7,c7 the ,state educational agency and local educational agencies will ensure that transportation is provided for students who have an inability to pay for transportation and who-- 7i7 choose to attend programs for pregnant and parenting students located outside of their school of origin2 or 7ii7 need transportation to and from school and the student's child care provider for the student and the student's child1 respectively4 7#aj7 ,description of how the ,state will ensure that local educational agencies comply with requirements of this part4 7#aa7 ,a description of technical assistance to be provided to local educational agencies to assist the local educational agencies to meet the goals of this part4 7g7 ,professional development and public education ,each ,state and each local educational agency shall include in professional development and public education materials reference to1 and shall ensure that school personnel1 students1 and family members of students are aware of1 title ,,ix of the ,education ,amendments of #aigb 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #afha et seq47 and its implementing regulations1 which set forth the ,federal civil right to be free from discrimination on the basis of a student's pregnancy1 childbirth1 false pregnancy1 termination of pregnancy1 or recovery therefrom4 ,this includes the right to be free from harassment and stigmatization on those bases1 as well as the following3 7#a7 ,the right to enroll in any school or program for which the student would otherwise qualify4 7#b7 ,if enrolled into a special program or separate school1 the right to an education equal in quality to that offered to other students in the mainstream or originating school4 7#c7 ,the right to decline to participate in a specialized program or separate school4 7#d7 ,the right to continue the student's education in the school in which the student was enrolled1 or would have been enrolled1 prior to the student's pregnancy1 childbirth1 false pregnancy1 termination of pregnancy1 or recovery therefrom1 including elementary or secondary schools1 charter schools1 honors and magnet programs1 ,advanced ,placement and ,international ,baccalaureate programs1 career and technical education programs1 special education and non-public school placements1 alternative options or programs1 migrant education1 free and reduced lunch programs1 services for ,english language learners1 physical education programs1 after-school academic programs1 and any others for which the student is otherwise qualified4 7#e7 ,the right to-- 7,a7 participate in school activities including graduations and other ceremonies2 7,b7 to receive awards or peer recognition2 and 7,c7 to participate on field trips1 student clubs and councils1 in after-school activities1 including cheerleading or athletics teams and in any other school-related programs1 subject to providing a medical release if that is required of all students who have physical or emotional conditions requiring the attention of medical personnel and who want to continue participating4 7#f7 ,the right to the same benefits and services offered to students with other temporary disabilities4 7#g7 ,the right to an excused absence for as long as the student's physician deems it medically necessary1 without penalty1 and automatic return to the status the student held prior to the leave of absence4 7#h7 ,the right not to be retaliated against for raising awareness of1 complaining about1 or reporting discrimination4 7h7 ,coordination for support services ,local educational agencies may coordinate with social services agencies1 public health agencies1 youth services providers1 or other community-based organizations for the purposes of-- 7#a7 ensuring that pregnant and parenting students have access to the academic support services they need to continue their education2 and 7#b7 raising awareness among agencies about pregnant and parenting students and their educational rights and opportunities4 7i7 ,pregnant and parenting student liaison ,the duties of a local educational agency's pregnant and parenting student liaison shall include-- 7#a7 identification1 by consulting with school personnel1 and by self-reports1 of pregnant and parenting students in need of services to help the students stay in school and succeed2 7#b7 gathering information on the nature and extent of barriers to educational access and success facing pregnant and parenting students in the geographic area served by the local educational agency1 including information on reported incidents of discrimination2 7#c7 ensuring and facilitating the continued enrollment of pregnant and parenting students in school in an academic program that best meets the educational goals of the student and his or her family2 7#d7 ensuring that the educational and related barriers faced by pregnant and parenting students are addressed1 and that any services and referrals provided are culturally and linguistically competent2 7#e7 informing pregnant and parenting students of educational and related services extended to pregnant and parenting students and of their right under title ,,ix of the ,education ,amendments of #aigb 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #afha et seq47 to continue their education2 and 7#f7 coordinating the provision of services in conjunction with the ,coordinator for ,education of ,pregnant and ,parenting ,students in the ,state educational agency and with community organizations and partners4 #cch4 ,local educational agency subgrants for the education of pregnant and parenting students 7a7 ,in general ,a ,state educational agency receiving a grant under section #ccg shall make competitive subgrants to local educational agencies for the purpose of facilitating the enrollment1 attendance1 and success in school of pregnant and parenting students4 ,services may be provided on school grounds or at other facilities4 7b7 ,application ,local educational agencies seeking subgrants under this section shall submit an application to the ,state educational agency in time and manner required by the ,state4 ,the application shall include-- 7#a7 an assessment of the educational and related needs of pregnant and parenting students in the local educational agency2 7#b7 a description of the local educational agency's plan for addressing those needs1 and assurance that the specific services and programs for which subgrants are being sought are culturally and linguistically competent2 7#c7 a description of how the local educational agency will plan for pregnant and parenting students to be enrolled1 attend1 and succeed in school2 7#d7 an assurance of the local educational agency's compliance with local educational agency requirements established in section #ccg2 and 7#e7 a description of the local educational agency's plan for continuing specific services and programs for which subgrants are being sought in case of the loss of or absence of ,federal assistance4 7c7 ,awards ,subgrants under this section shall be awarded on the basis of need and the strength of the application in meeting the requirements and goals of this part4 ,priority consideration shall be given to applications from local educational agencies serving students in geographic areas with-- 7#a7 teen birth rates that are higher than the ,state average2 or 7#b7 teen birth rates below the ,state average but having one or more racial or ethnic groups with teen birth rates higher than the ,state average4 7d7 ,duration ,each subgrant under this section shall be for a period of not to exceed #c years4 7e7 ,required activities ,subgrant funds shall be expended for activities that include-- 7#a7 the provision of academic support services for pregnant and parenting students1 which may include academic counseling1 the development of individualized graduation plans1 assistance with class scheduling1 assistance with planning for and gaining access to postsecondary educational opportunities1 assistance securing tutoring or other academic support services1 supplemental instruction1 homework assistance1 tutoring1 or other educational services1 such as homebound instruction services to be provided during extended leaves of absence due to pregnancy complications1 childbirth1 or the illness of a student's child1 to keep the student on track to finish the student's classes and graduate2 7#b7 assistance to pregnant and parenting students in gaining access to quality1 affordable child care and early childhood education services2 7#c7 the provision of transportation services or assistance so that parenting students and their children can get to and from school and child care1 respectively1 and so that a pregnant student unable to walk long distances can get to school if transportation is not already provided for that student2 7#d7 the provision of services and programs to attract1 engage1 and retain pregnant and parenting students in school1 including informing pregnant and parenting teenagers and their family members and caring adults of their right to continue their education1 the importance of doing so1 and the consequences of not doing so2 7#e7 the education of students1 parents and community members about the educational rights of pregnant and parenting students2 7#f7 the professional development of school personnel regarding the challenges facing pregnant and parenting students and their educational rights2 7#g7 proactive outreach efforts to assist pregnant and parenting teenagers with excessive absences and to reenroll pregnant or parenting teenagers who have dropped out of school2 7#h7 the revision of school policies and practices to remove barriers and to encourage pregnant and parenting students to continue their education1 including-- 7,a7 the revision of attendance policies to allow for students to be excused from school1 school activities1 after-school activities1 or school-related programs for-- 7i7 attendance at pregnancy-related medical appointments1 including expectant fathers who are students2 7ii7 fulfillment of the student's parenting responsibilities1 including arranging child care1 caring for the student's sick child or children1 and attending medical appointments for the student's child or children2 and 7iii7 such other situations beyond the control of the student as determined by the board of education in each local educational agency1 or such other circumstances which cause reasonable concern to student or the student's parent for the safety or health of the student1 for example addressing circumstances resulting from domestic or sexual violence2 and 7,b7 the creation and implementation of a policy flexible enough to meet the individualized lactation and medical needs of student mothers1 including reasonable break time from class1 access to a clean1 private space1 and protection from retaliation for this purpose2 7#i7 the provision to student parents1 and at a student's request1 also to a non-student parent or other family members and caring adults1 of training and support in parenting skills1 healthy relationship skills1 strategies to prevent future unplanned pregnancy1 and other life skills such as goal setting1 budgeting1 time management1 financial literacy1 networking1 job interviewing1 applying for postsecondary education1 and securing financial aid2 and 7#aj7 the provision to pregnant and parenting students of educational and career mentoring services and peer groups1 whether during school hours or after school4 7f7 ,allowable activities 7#a7 ,in general ,subgrant funds may be expended for allowable activities such as-- 7,a7 the provision of child care and early childhood education for the child of the parenting student1 either by providing these services directly on school grounds or by other arrangement1 such as by providing financial assistance to obtain such services at a child care facility within a reasonable distance of the school2 7,b7 the provision of case management services to pregnant and parenting students1 such as assistance with applying for and accessing public benefits and ,federal financial aid for postsecondary education and training2 7,c7 the provision of1 or referrals to1 pregnancy prevention1 primary health care1 maternal and child health1 family planning1 mental health1 substance abuse1 housing assistance1 homeless assistance1 and legal aid services1 including paternity testing1 establishing parental rights1 child custody arrangements1 and other services needed by the student2 7,d7 the provision of emergency financial or in-kind assistance to a parenting student to fulfill the basic human needs of a student and the student's child2 7,e7 efforts to create a positive school climate for pregnant and parenting students1 including addressing discrimination against and harassment and stigmatization of pregnant and parenting students2 and 7,f7 the provision of training practicums for graduate students in social work to carry out the purpose of the grant4 7#b7 ,medically accurate and complete information 7,a7 ,in general ,with respect to information provided under paragraph 7#a77;,c7 and subsection 7e77#i71 whether provided by local educational agencies or by contract or arrangement as described in subsection 7g71 the information shall be1 where appropriate1 medically accurate and complete and developmentally appropriate for the intended audience4 7,b7 ,definition ,for purposes of this paragraph1 the term medically accurate and complete means verified or supported by the weight of research conducted in compliance with accepted scientific methods and-- 7i7 published in peer-reviewed journals1 where applicable2 or 7ii7 comprising information that leading professional organizations and agencies with relevant expertise in the field recognize as accurate1 objective1 and complete4 7g7 ,activities of nonprofit community organizations ,local educational agencies may provide and expend subgrant funds on required activities authorized in subsection 7e7 or allowable activities authorized in subsection 7f7 directly or by contract or arrangement with social services agencies1 public health agencies1 youth services providers1 or other nonprofit community-based organizations with experience effectively assisting pregnant and parenting students to stay in school by conducting the activities described in subsections 7e7 and 7f74 #cci4 ,conversion to categorical program in event of failure of ,state regarding expenditure of grants 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall1 from the amounts specified in subsection 7c71 make grants to local educational agencies in a ,state described in such subsection for the required activities specified in section #cch7;e7 and the allowable activities specified in section #cch7;f74 7b7 ,application ,a local educational agency desiring a grant under this section shall submit an application to the ,secretary at such time and in such manner as the ,secretary may require4 7c7 ,specification of funds ,the amounts referred to in subsection 7a7 are any amounts that would have been allocated to a ,state under section #ccg7;c77#c7 that are not paid to the ,state as a result of-- 7#a7 the failure of the ,state to submit an application under section #ccg7;b72 7#b7 the failure of the ,state1 in the determination of the ,secretary1 to prepare the application in accordance with such section or to submit the application within a reasonable period of time2 or 7#c7 the ,state informing the ,secretary that the ,state does not intend to expend the full amount of such allocation4 #cdj4 ,national activities 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall carry out the following activities3 7#a7 ,review ,state plans submitted under section #ccg7;f7 to ensure the plans adequately address all of the elements listed in such section4 7#b7 ,provide technical assistance to ,state educational agencies regarding grants awarded under this part and methods to keep pregnant and parenting students in school until graduation from secondary school4 7#c7 ,provide guidance to ,federal programs and grantees likely to have contact with pregnant and parenting students and their family members and caring adults regarding the educational rights of pregnant and parenting students and ,state educational agency responsibilities1 including the responsibilities under this part4 7#d7 ,at the end of each #c-year grant period1 conduct a rigorous1 evidence-based1 comprehensive evaluation of the local educational agency programs funded by the grants under this section and their effectiveness in improving graduation rates and educational outcomes for pregnant and parenting students1 including acceptance and enrollment in higher education1 and prepare and submit a report on the findings of such evaluations to ,congress4 7#e7 ,conduct a one-time national evaluation of pregnant and parenting student access to education program service delivery models1 directly or via contract with an independent research institution4 ,identify and disseminate the findings and best practices at the ,state and local levels1 including models of programs that are successful at1 or show promise of1 serving specific racial or ethnic groups or have been modified and tested with specific racial or ethnic groups1 and create an online best practices clearinghouse as a resource for other ,state educational agencies and local educational agencies4 7#f7 ,annually collect and disseminate nonpersonally identifiable data and information1 in a manner protective of student privacy1 and disaggregated by each school or alternative program identified pursuant to subparagraph 7,b7 and by whether services for pregnant and parenting students are offered in school or off-site1 on-- 7,a7 the number of pregnant and parenting students enrolled in school2 7,b7 rates and participation of pregnant and parenting students in mainstream or originating schools1 rates and participation of pregnant and parenting students in alternative programs and1 for each alternative program1 an indication as to whether it is offered in a mainstream school or off-site2 7,c7 pregnant and parenting students' performance on academic assessments2 7,d7 pregnant and parenting students' graduation rates1 dropout rates and transfer rates2 7,e7 rates of usage by pregnant and parenting students of child care services or assistance 7if offered72 7,f7 rates of usage by pregnant or parenting students of other services offered 7disaggregated by type of service72 and 7,g7 such other data and information as the ,secretary determines to be necessary and relevant4 7#g7 ,coordinate data collection and dissemination with the agencies and entities that receive funds under this part and those that administer programs in accordance with this part4 7b7 ,reporting rates ,notwithstanding subparagraphs 7,b7 through 7,f7 of subsection 7a77#f71 if the number of pregnant and parenting students in a particular school or program in a ,state is smaller than a size determined by such ,state1 it shall be reported by the applicable local educational agency1 and if the number of pregnant and parenting students under the jurisdiction of a local educational agency in a ,state is smaller than a size determined by such ,state1 it shall be reported by such ,state4 #cda4 ,effect on ,federal and ,state nondiscrimination laws ,nothing in this part shall be construed to preempt1 invalidate1 or limit rights1 remedies1 procedures1 or legal standards available to victims of discrimination or retaliation under any other ,federal law or a law of a ,state or political subdivision of a ,state1 including title ,,vi of the ,civil ,rights ,act of #aifd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjj;d et seq471 title ,,ix of the ,education ,amendments of #aigb 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #afha et seq471 section #ejd of the ,rehabilitation ,act of #aigc 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #gid71 the ,americans with ,disabilities ,act of #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abaja et seq471 section #aeeg of the ,patient ,protection and ,affordable ,care ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ahaaf71 or section #aigi of the ,revised ,statutes 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aihc74 ,the obligations imposed by this part are in addition to those imposed by title ,,ix of the ,education ,amendments of #aigb 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #afha et seq471 title ,,vi of the ,civil ,rights ,act of #aifd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjj;d et seq471 the ,americans with ,disabilities ,act of #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abaja et seq471 and section #aeeg of the ,patient ,protection and ,affordable ,care ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ahaaf74 #cdb4 ,adding pregnant and parenting data to ,state report cards ,section #aaaa7;h77#a77;,c7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcaa7;h77#a77;,c77 is amended-- 7#a7 in clause 7vii71 by striking and after the semicolon2 7#b7 in clause 7viii71 by striking the period and inserting 2 and2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7ix7 data regarding pregnant and parenting students in the ,state1 in the aggregate and disaggregated and cross-tabulated by the subgroups described in subsection 7b77#b77;,c77v77,,ii7 7except that such disaggregation or cross-tabulation shall not be required in a case in which the results would reveal personally identifiable information about an individual student71 including-- 7,i7 the number of pregnant and parenting students enrolled in secondary schools2 7,,ii7 rates1 and data regarding participation1 of pregnant and parenting students in mainstream schools or in the schools in which the students originated2 7,,iii7 rates1 and data regarding participation1 of pregnant and parenting students in alternative programs2 7,,iv7 the number and percentage of pregnant and parenting students who have achieved each level of achievement described in subclauses 7,,ii7 and 7,,iii7 of subsection 7b77#a77;,d77ii71 in each grade and subject assessed2 and 7,v7 graduation rates for pregnant and parenting students4 4 #cdc4 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this part such sums as may be necessary for fiscal years #bjaf through #bjbj4 ,,iii ,healthy food1 nutrition education1 and physical activity #cea4 ,health education and physical education as core academic subjects ,section #iaja7aa7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ghja7aa77 is amended by striking and geography and inserting geography1 physical education1 and health education4 #ceb4 ,allowing funds under the ,carol ,m4 ,white ,physical ,education ,program to be used for additional healthy eating activities ,section #eejc7;b77#e7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #gbfa;b7b77#e77 is amended by inserting 1 including through training healthy food chefs who serve as innovative cooks1 chef trainers1 and as a nutrition resource for public elementary schools and secondary schools and the communities surrounding such schools before the period at the end4 #cec4 ,enhancing school nutrition 7a7 ,nutritional requirements ,section #i7;f77#a7 of the ,richard ,b4 ,russell ,national ,school ,lunch ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ageh7;f77#a77 is amended in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a7 by striking and breakfasts and inserting breakfasts1 and dinners4 7b7 ,family meals program ,the ,richard ,b4 ,russell ,national ,school ,lunch ,act is amended by inserting after section #bf 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agfi;g7 the following3 #bg4 ,family meals program 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,eligible entity ,the term eligible entity means-- 7,a7 a school food authority2 and 7,b7 an institution 7as that term is defined in section #ag7;a77#b771 acting through the child and adult care food program4 7#b7 ,family meal ,the term family meal means a meal provided to a household at least #a member of which is a child who is-- 7,a7 eligible to receive free or reduced price meals under this ,act or the ,child ,nutrition ,act of #aiff 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agga et seq472 and 7,b7 enrolled in the appropriate eligible entity4 7b7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary shall establish a program under which the ,secretary shall make grants on a competitive basis to eligible entities to provide family meals in accordance with this section4 7c7 ,uses of funds 7#a7 ,in general ,an eligible entity that receives a grant under this section shall use the grant funds to provide low-cost family meals during-- 7,a7 after-school hours1 weekends1 and holidays during the regular school year2 and 7,b7 summer or school vacation4 7#b7 ,free meals ,an eligible entity may use grant funds provided under this section to provide free family meals to the families of children who meet requirements established by the ,secretary relating to school attendance and physical activity participation4 7d7 ,funding ,there are authorized to be appropriated such sums as are necessary to carry out this section4 4 #ced4 ,allowing teacher and principal training and recruitment funds to be used for instruction in nutrition1 fitness1 and wellness ,section #babc7;a7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ffbc7;a77 is amended by inserting after paragraph 7#h7 the following3 7#i7 ,carrying out programs that train teachers in the topics of nutrition1 fitness1 and wellness1 in order to enable the teachers to provide and incorporate instruction in such topics to other teachers and to students4 4 ,,iv ,education and academic support #cef4 ,evaluation and identification of best practices regarding education and academic support 7a7 ,identification and evaluation of services ,the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 identify and evaluate the services available for elementary school and secondary school students to meet academic expectations for grade-level work1 timely graduate secondary school1 and obtain employment1 as appropriate2 and 7#b7 publish and disseminate best practices regarding the services described in paragraph 7#a74 7b7 ,technical assistance ,the ,secretary shall provide technical assistance to local educational agencies in order to increase capacity of administrative leaders to replicate the best practices described in subsection 7a77#b74 #ceg4 ,best practice replication grants 7a7 ,grants authorized ,from amounts made available to carry out this section1 the ,secretary shall award grants1 on a competitive basis1 to local educational agencies to enable the local educational agencies to increase the academic support provided to students in the schools served by the local educational agencies by carrying out the activities described in subsection 7c74 7b7 ,application ,a local educational agency that desires a grant under this section shall submit an application at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,secretary may require4 7c7 ,use of funds ,a local educational agency receiving a grant under this section shall use grant funds to-- 7#a7 increase the capacity of the public elementary schools and secondary schools served by the local educational agency to provide support for students that enables more students to meet the academic standards for the students' grade level and to graduate from secondary school on time and prepared for employment2 and 7#b7 to implement the best practices identified by the ,secretary under section #cef7;a77#b7 in public elementary schools and secondary schools served by the local educational agency4 7d7 ,reports 7#a7 ,reports by local educational agencies ,not later than #fj days after the end of the grant period for a grant under this section1 a local educational agency receiving a grant under this section shall prepare and submit a report to the ,secretary regarding the progress made under the grant4 7#b7 ,reports by ,secretary ,not later than #fj days after the receipt of the report described in paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall prepare and submit to ,congress a report regarding the grant program under this section4 7e7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section such sums as may be necessary for fiscal year #bjaf and each of the #e succeeding fiscal years4 #ceh4 ,study on extended learning time models 7a7 ,study ,the ,secretary shall conduct a study-- 7#a7 to evaluate extended learning time models1 such as extended school week and longer school days1 for elementary schools and secondary schools2 and 7#b7 to determine how extended learning time models could be used1 or are being used1 by local educational agencies to provide additional educational opportunities to students1 such as-- 7,a7 providing bilingual education to all students in kindergarten through grade #h2 7,b7 offering career and technical education classes to all secondary school students served by a local educational agency2 and 7,c7 providing opportunities for non-academic skill development for students4 7b7 ,report ,by not later than #cj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall prepare and submit to ,congress1 and make available through electronic means to the public1 a report regarding the findings of the study conducted under subsection 7a74 ,d ,business ,engagement in ,schools #cfa4 ,reauthorizing the ,carl ,d4 ,perkins ,career and ,technical ,education ,act of #bjjf 7a7 ,school adoption and mentoring programs ,section #ace7;b7 of the ,carl ,d4 ,perkins ,career and ,technical ,education ,act of #bjjf 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #bcee7;b77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#c71 by inserting 1 school adoption programs where a business works closely with a school to provide students with additional information about an industry or profession1 mentoring programs in which representatives of local businesses provide mentoring to students1 or entrepreneurship education provided through academies or integration with other programs1 including by collaboration and agreements with small business development centers and incubation opportunities for secondary school programs before the semicolon2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#e77;,c71 by inserting or mentoring programs that connect school leaders with mentors who are representatives of local businesses4 7b7 ,reauthorization ,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 #i 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #bcjg71 by striking fiscal years #bjjg through #bjab and inserting fiscal years #bjaf through #bjbj2 7#b7 in section #aad7;e7 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #bcbd7;e771 by striking fiscal years #bjjg through #bjab and inserting fiscal years #bjaf through #bjbj2 7#c7 in section #aag7;i7 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #bcbg7;i771 by striking fiscal years #bjjg through #bjab and inserting fiscal years #bjaf through #bjbj2 7#d7 in section #aah7;g7 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #bcbh7;g771 by striking fiscal years #bjjg through #bjab and inserting fiscal years #bjaf through #bjbj2 and 7#e7 in section #bjf 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #bcgf71 by striking fiscal year #bjjg and each of the #e succeeding fiscal years and inserting each of fiscal years #bjaf through #bjbj4 #cfb4 ,interagency committee 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,labor and the ,secretary of ,education shall jointly establish an interagency committee1 in order to coordinate programs1 activities1 and services carried out under the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act with programs1 activities1 and services carried out under the ,carl ,d4 ,perkins ,career and ,technical ,education ,act of #bjjf 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #bcja et seq474 7b7 ,composition of committee ,the interagency committee established under subsection 7a7 shall consist of #aj members1 #e of whom shall be employees or officers of the ,department of ,education and appointed by the ,secretary of ,education1 and #e of whom shall be employees or officers of the ,department of ,labor and appointed by the ,secretary of ,labor4 7c7 ,report ,the interagency committee shall prepare and submit to the ,secretary of ,labor1 the ,secretary of ,education1 and ,congress1 an annual report regarding-- 7#a7 the actions taken and improvements made during the preceding year to better coordinate programs1 activities1 and services carried out under the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act with programs1 activities1 and services carried out under the ,carl ,d4 ,perkins ,career and ,technical ,education ,act of #bjjf 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #bcja et seq472 and 7#b7 recommendations for further actions or improvements to better the coordination of programs1 activities1 and services carried out under the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act with programs1 activities1 and services carried out under the ,carl ,d4 ,perkins ,career and ,technical ,education ,act of #bjjf 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #bcja et seq474 ,e ,support for parents #cga4 ,state and local parenting grant programs 7a7 ,grants authorized 7#a7 ,in general ,from amounts made available to carry out this section and not reserved under paragraph 7#b71 the ,secretary shall award grants1 on a competitive basis1 to eligible agencies to enable the eligible agencies to support parents of children in prekindergarten programs or elementary schools through the activities described in subsection 7c74 7#b7 ,reservation ,for each fiscal year1 the ,secretary shall reserve not more than #a percent of the amount made available to carry out this section for the ,secretary of the ,interior to carry out activities consistent with this section for ,indian children4 7b7 ,application 7#a7 ,in general ,an eligible agency that desires a grant under this section shall submit an application at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,secretary may require4 7c7 ,use of funds ,an eligible agency receiving a grant under this section shall use grant funds to-- 7#a7 build the capacity of parents of to evaluate and select appropriate childcare2 7#b7 build the capacity of parents to serve as partners with school teachers and administrators2 and 7#c7 provide parents with access to job skills and training needed for successful employment4 7d7 ,reports 7#a7 ,reports by grantees ,not later than #fj days after the end of the grant period for a grant under this section1 each eligible agency receiving such grant shall prepare and submit a report to the ,secretary regarding the progress made under the grant4 7#b7 ,reports by ,secretary ,not later than #fj days after the receipt of the report described in paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall prepare and submit to ,congress a report regarding the grant program under this section4 7e7 ,definitions ,in this section1 the term eligible agency means a ,state educational agency or a local educational agency4 7f7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section such sums as may be necessary for fiscal year #bjaf and each of the #d succeeding fiscal years4 ,f ,college affordability #cgf4 ,student loan refinancing 7a7 ,program authority ,section #dea7;a7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajhg;a7a77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking and 7#b7 and inserting 7#b72 and 7#b7 by inserting 2 and 7#c7 to make loans under section #dfj;,a and section #dfj;,b after section #dei;,a4 7b7 ,refinancing ,program ,part ,d of title ,,iv of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajhg;a et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #dfj;,a4 ,refinancing ,,ffel and ,federal ,direct ,loans 7a7 ,in general ,beginning not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of the ,saving ,our ,next ,generation ,act1 the ,secretary shall establish a program under which the ,secretary1 upon the receipt of an application from a qualified borrower1 makes a loan under this part1 in accordance with the provisions of this section1 in order to permit the borrower to obtain the interest rate provided under subsection 7c74 7b7 ,refinancing ,direct ,loans 7#a7 ,federal ,direct ,loans ,upon application of a qualified borrower1 the ,secretary shall repay a ,federal ,direct ,stafford ,loan1 a ,federal ,direct ,unsubsidized ,stafford ,loan1 a ,federal ,direct ,,plus ,loan1 or a ,federal ,direct ,consolidation ,loan of the qualified borrower1 for which the first disbursement was made1 or the application for the consolidation loan was received1 before ,july #a1 #bjac1 with the proceeds of a refinanced ,federal ,direct ,stafford ,loan1 a ,federal ,direct ,unsubsidized ,stafford ,loan1 a ,federal ,direct ,,plus ,loan1 or a ,federal ,direct ,consolidation ,loan1 respectively1 issued to the borrower in an amount equal to the sum of the unpaid principal1 accrued unpaid interest1 and late charges of the original loan4 7#b7 ,refinancing ,,ffel program loans as refinanced ,federal ,direct ,loans ,upon application of a qualified borrower for any loan that was made1 insured1 or guaranteed under part ,b and for which the first disbursement was made1 or the application for the consolidation loan was received1 before ,july #a1 #bjaj1 the ,secretary shall make a loan under this part1 in an amount equal to the sum of the unpaid principal1 accrued unpaid interest1 and late charges of the original loan to the borrower in accordance with the following3 7,a7 ,the ,secretary shall pay the proceeds of such loan to the eligible lender of the loan made1 insured1 or guaranteed under part ,b1 in order to discharge the borrower from any remaining obligation to the lender with respect to the original loan4 7,b7 ,a loan made under this section that was originally-- 7i7 a loan originally made1 insured1 or guaranteed under section #dbh shall be a ,federal ,direct ,stafford ,loan2 7ii7 a loan originally made1 insured1 or guaranteed under section #dbh;,b shall be a ,federal ,direct ,,plus ,loan2 7iii7 a loan originally made1 insured1 or guaranteed under section #dbh;,h shall be a ,federal ,direct ,unsubsidized ,stafford ,loan2 and 7iv7 a loan originally made1 insured1 or guaranteed under section #dbh;,c shall be a ,federal ,direct ,consolidation ,loan4 7,c7 ,the interest rate for each loan made by the ,secretary under this paragraph shall be the rate provided under subsection 7c74 7c7 ,interest rates 7#a7 ,in general ,the interest rate for the refinanced ,federal ,direct ,stafford ,loans1 ,federal ,direct ,unsubsidized ,stafford ,loans1 ,federal ,direct ,,plus ,loans1 and ,federal ,direct ,consolidation ,loans1 shall be a rate equal to-- 7,a7 in any case where the original loan was a loan under section #dbh or #dbh;,h1 a ,federal ,direct ,stafford loan1 or a ,federal ,direct ,unsubsidized ,stafford ,loan1 that was issued to an undergraduate student1 a rate equal to the rate for ,federal ,direct ,stafford ,loans and ,federal ,direct ,unsubsidized ,stafford ,loans issued to undergraduate students for the #ab-month period beginning on ,july #a1 #bjac1 and ending on ,june #cj1 #bjad2 7,b7 in any case where the original loan was a loan under section #dbh or #dbh;,h1 a ,federal ,direct ,stafford ,loan1 or a ,federal ,direct ,unsubsidized ,stafford ,loan1 that was issued to a graduate or professional student1 a rate equal to the rate for ,federal ,direct ,unsubsidized ,stafford ,loans issued to graduate or professional students for the #ab-month period beginning on ,july #a1 #bjac1 and ending on ,june #cj1 #bjad2 7,c7 in any case where the original loan was a loan under section #dbh;,b or a ,federal ,direct ,,plus ,loan1 a rate equal to the rate for ,federal ,direct ,,plus ,loans for the #ab-month period beginning on ,july #a1 #bjac1 and ending on ,june #cj1 #bjad2 and 7,d7 in any case where the original loan was a loan under section #dbh;,c or a ,federal ,direct ,consolidation ,loan1 a rate calculated in accordance with paragraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,interest ,rates for ,consolidation ,loans 7,a7 ,method of calculation ,in order to determine the interest rate for any refinanced ,federal ,direct ,consolidation ,loan under paragraph 7#a77;,d71 the ,secretary shall-- 7i7 determine each of the component loans that were originally consolidated in the loan under section #dbh;,c or the ,federal ,direct ,consolidation ,loan1 and calculate the proportion of the unpaid principal balance of the loan under section #dbh;,c or the ,federal ,direct ,consolidation ,loan that each component loan represents2 7ii7 use the proportions determined in accordance with clause 7i7 and the interest rate applicable for each component loan1 as determined under subparagraph 7,b71 to calculate the weighted average of the interest rates on the loans consolidated into the loan under section #dbh;,c or the ,federal ,direct ,consolidation ,loan2 and 7iii7 apply the weighted average calculated under clause 7ii7 as the interest rate for the refinanced ,federal ,direct ,consolidation ,loan4 7,b7 ,interest rates for component loans ,the interest rates for the component loans of a loan made under section #dbh;,c or a ,federal ,direct ,consolidation ,loan shall be the following3 7i7 ,the interest rate for any loan under section #dbh or #dbh;,h1 ,federal ,direct ,stafford ,loan1 or ,federal ,direct ,unsubsidized ,stafford ,loan issued to an undergraduate student shall be a rate equal to the lesser of-- 7,i7 the rate for ,federal ,direct ,stafford ,loans and ,federal ,direct ,unsubsidized ,stafford ,loans issued to undergraduate students for the #ab-month period beginning on ,july #a1 #bjac1 and ending on ,june #cj1 #bjad2 or 7,,ii7 the original interest rate of the component loan4 7ii7 ,the interest rate for any loan under section #dbh or #dbh;,h1 ,federal ,direct ,stafford ,loan1 or ,federal ,direct ,unsubsidized ,stafford ,loan issued to a graduate or professional student shall be a rate equal to the lesser of-- 7,i7 the rate for ,federal ,direct ,unsubsidized ,stafford ,loans issued to graduate or professional students for the #ab-month period beginning on ,july #a1 #bjac1 and ending on ,june #cj1 #bjad2 or 7,,ii7 the original interest rate of the component loan4 7iii7 ,the interest rate for any loan under section #dbh;,b or ,federal ,direct ,,plus ,loan shall be a rate equal to the lesser of-- 7,i7 the rate for ,federal ,direct ,,plus ,loans for the #ab-month period beginning on ,july #a1 #bjac1 and ending on ,june #cj1 #bjad2 or 7,,ii7 the original interest rate of the component loan4 7iv7 ,the interest rate for any component loan that is a loan under section #dbh;,c or a ,federal ,direct ,consolidation ,loan shall be the weighted average of the interest rates that would apply under this subparagraph for each loan comprising the component consolidation loan4 7v7 ,the interest rate for any eligible loan that is a component of a loan made under section #dbh;,c or a ,federal ,direct ,consolidation ,loan and is not described in clauses 7i7 through 7iv7 shall be the interest rate on the original component loan4 7#c7 ,fixed ,rate ,the applicable rate of interest determined under paragraph 7#a7 for a refinanced loan under this section shall be fixed for the period of the loan4 7d7 ,terms and conditions of loans 7#a7 ,in general ,a loan that is refinanced under this section shall have the same terms and conditions as the original loan1 except as otherwise provided in this section4 7#b7 ,no automatic extension of repayment period ,refinancing a loan under this section shall not result in the extension of the duration of the repayment period of the loan1 and the borrower shall retain the same repayment term that was in effect on the original loan4 ,nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to prevent a borrower from electing a different repayment plan at any time in accordance with section #dee7;d77#c74 7e7 ,definition of qualified borrower 7#a7 ,in ,general ,for purposes of this section1 the term qualified borrower means a borrower-- 7,a7 of a loan under this part or part ,b for which the first disbursement was made1 or the application for a consolidation loan was received1 before ,july #a1 #bjac2 and 7,b7 who meets the eligibility requirements based on income or debt-to-income ratio established by the ,secretary4 7#b7 ,income requirements ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of the ,saving ,our ,next ,generation ,act1 the ,secretary shall establish eligibility requirements based on income or debt-to-income ratio that take into consideration providing access to refinancing under this section for borrowers with the greatest financial need4 7f7 ,notification to borrowers ,the ,secretary1 in coordination with the ,director of the ,bureau of ,consumer ,financial ,protection1 shall undertake a campaign to alert borrowers of loans that are eligible for refinancing under this section that the borrowers are eligible to apply for such refinancing4 ,the campaign shall include the following activities3 7#a7 ,developing consumer information materials about the availability of ,federal student loan refinancing4 7#b7 ,requiring servicers of loans under this part or part ,b to provide such consumer information to borrowers in a manner determined appropriate by the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,director of the ,bureau of ,consumer ,financial ,protection4 #dfj;,b4 ,federal ,direct ,refinanced ,private ,loan program 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,eligible private education loan ,the term eligible private education loan means a private education loan1 as defined in section #adj7;a7 of the ,truth in ,lending ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #afej7;a771 that-- 7,a7 was disbursed to the borrower before ,july #a1 #bjac2 and 7,b7 was for the borrower's own postsecondary educational expenses for an eligible program at an institution of higher education participating in the loan program under this part1 as of the date that the loan was disbursed4 7#b7 ,federal ,direct ,refinanced ,private ,loan ,the term ,federal ,direct ,refinanced ,private ,loan means a loan issued under subsection 7b77#a74 7#c7 ,private educational lender ,the term private educational lender has the meaning given the term in section #adj7;a7 of the ,truth in ,lending ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #afej7;a774 7#d7 ,qualified borrower ,the term qualified borrower means an individual who-- 7,a7 has an eligible private education loan2 7,b7 has been current on payments on the eligible private education loan for the #f months prior to the date of the qualified borrower's application for refinancing under this section1 and is in good standing on the loan at the time of such application2 7,c7 is not in default on the eligible private education loan or on any loan made1 insured1 or guaranteed under this part or part ,b or ,e2 and 7,d7 meets the eligibility requirements described in subsection 7b77#b74 7b7 ,program authorized 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,secretary of the ,treasury1 shall carry out a program under which the ,secretary1 upon application by a qualified borrower who has an eligible private education loan1 shall issue such borrower a loan under this part in accordance with the following3 7,a7 ,the loan issued under this program shall be in an amount equal to the sum of the unpaid principal1 accrued unpaid interest1 and late charges of the private education loan4 7,b7 ,the ,secretary shall pay the proceeds of the loan issued under this program to the private educational lender of the private education loan1 in order to discharge the qualified borrower from any remaining obligation to the lender with respect to the original loan4 7,c7 ,the ,secretary shall require that the qualified borrower undergo loan counseling that provides all of the information and counseling required under clauses 7i7 through 7viii7 of section #dhe7;b77#a77;,a7 before the loan is refinanced in accordance with this section1 and before the proceeds of such loan are paid to the private educational lender4 7,d7 ,the ,secretary shall issue the loan as a ,federal ,direct ,refinanced ,private ,loan1 which shall have the same terms1 conditions1 and benefits as a ,federal ,direct ,unsubsidized ,stafford ,loan1 except as otherwise provided in this section4 7#b7 ,borrower eligibility ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of the ,saving ,our ,next ,generation ,act1 the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,secretary of the ,treasury and the ,director of the ,bureau of ,consumer ,financial ,protection1 shall establish eligibility requirements-- 7,a7 based on income or debt-to-income ratio that take into consideration providing access to refinancing under this section for borrowers with the greatest financial need2 7,b7 to ensure eligibility only for borrowers in good standing2 7,c7 to minimize inequities between ,federal ,direct ,refinanced ,private ,loans and other ,federal student loans2 7,d7 to preclude windfall profits for private educational lenders2 and 7,e7 to ensure full access to the program authorized in this subsection for borrowers with private loans who otherwise meet the criteria established in accordance with subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b74 7c7 ,interest rate 7#a7 ,in general ,the interest rate for a ,federal ,direct ,refinanced ,private ,loan is-- 7,a7 in the case of a ,federal ,direct ,refinanced ,private ,loan for a private education loan originally issued for undergraduate postsecondary educational expenses1 a rate equal to the rate for ,federal ,direct ,stafford ,loans and ,federal ,direct ,unsubsidized ,stafford ,loans issued to undergraduate students for the #ab-month period beginning on ,july #a1 #bjac1 and ending on ,june #cj1 #bjad2 and 7,b7 in the case of a ,federal ,direct ,refinanced ,private ,loan for a private education loan originally issued for graduate or professional degree postsecondary educational expenses1 a rate equal to the rate for ,federal ,direct ,unsubsidized ,stafford ,loans issued to graduate or professional students for the #ab-month period beginning on ,july #a1 #bjac1 and ending on ,june #cj1 #bjad4 7#b7 ,combined undergraduate and graduate study loans ,if a ,federal ,direct ,refinanced ,private ,loan is for a private education loan originally issued for both undergraduate and graduate or professional postsecondary educational expenses1 the interest rate shall be a rate equal to the rate for ,federal ,direct ,,plus ,loans for the #ab-month period beginning on ,july #a1 #bjac1 and ending on ,june #cj1 #bjad4 7#c7 ,fixed ,rate ,the applicable rate of interest determined under this subsection for a ,federal ,direct ,refinanced ,private ,loan shall be fixed for the period of the loan4 7d7 ,no inclusion in aggregate limits ,the amount of a ,federal ,direct ,refinanced ,private ,loan1 or a ,federal ,direct ,consolidated ,loan to the extent such loan was used to repay a ,federal ,direct ,refinanced ,private ,loan1 shall not be included in calculating a borrower's annual or aggregate loan limits under section #dbh or #dbh;,h4 7e7 ,no eligibility for service-,related repayment ,notwithstanding sections #dbh,k7a77#b77;,a71 #dbh,l7b77#b71 #dee7m77#c77;,a71 and #dfj7;b71 a ,federal ,direct ,refinanced ,private ,loan1 or any ,federal ,direct ,consolidation ,loan to the extent such loan was used to repay a ,federal ,direct ,refinanced ,private ,loan1 shall not be eligible for any loan repayment or loan forgiveness program under section #dbh,k1 #dbh,l1 or #dfj or for the repayment plan for public service employees under section #dee7m74 7f7 ,private educational lender reporting requirement 7#a7 ,reporting required ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of the ,saving ,our ,next ,generation ,act1 the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,secretary of the ,treasury and the ,director of the ,bureau of ,consumer ,financial ,protection1 shall establish a requirement that private educational lenders report the data described in paragraph 7#b7 to the ,secretary1 to ,congress1 to the ,secretary of the ,treasury1 and to the ,director of the ,bureau of ,consumer ,financial ,protection1 in order to allow for an assessment of the private education loan market4 7#b7 ,contents of reporting ,the data that private educational lenders shall report in accordance with paragraph 7#a7 shall include each of the following about private education loans 7as defined in section #adj7;a7 of the ,truth in ,lending ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #afej7;a7773 7,a7 ,the total amount of private education loan debt the lender holds4 7,b7 ,the total number of private education loan borrowers the lender serves4 7,c7 ,the average interest rate on the outstanding private education loan debt held by the lender4 7,d7 ,the proportion of private education loan borrowers who are in default on a loan held by the lender4 7,e7 ,the proportion of the outstanding private education loan volume held by the lender that is in default4 7,f7 ,the proportions of outstanding private education loan borrowers who are #cj1 #fj1 and #ij days delinquent4 7,g7 ,the proportions of outstanding private education loan volume that is #cj1 #fj1 and #ij days delinquent4 7g7 ,notification to borrowers ,the ,secretary1 in coordination with the ,secretary of the ,treasury and the ,director of the ,bureau of ,consumer ,financial ,protection1 shall undertake a campaign to alert borrowers about the availability of private student loan refinancing under this section4 4 7c7 ,amendments to public service repayment plan provisions ,section #dee7m7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajhg;e7m77 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#c7 and 7#d7 as paragraphs 7#d7 and 7#e71 respectively2 7#b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#b7 the following3 7#c7 ,special rules for section #dfj;,a loans 7,a7 ,refinanced ,federal ,direct loans ,notwithstanding paragraph 7#a71 in determining the number of monthly payments that meet the requirements of such paragraph for an eligible ,federal ,direct ,loan refinanced under section #dfj;,a that was originally a loan under this part1 the ,secretary shall include all monthly payments made on the original loan that meet the requirements of such paragraph4 7,b7 ,refinanced ,,ffel loans ,in the case of an eligible ,federal ,direct ,loan refinanced under section #dfj;,a that was originally a loan under part ,b1 only monthly payments made after the date on which the loan was refinanced may be included for purposes of paragraph 7#a74 2 and 7#c7 in paragraph 7#d77;,a7 7as redesignated by paragraph 7#a771 by inserting 7including any ,federal ,direct ,stafford ,loan1 ,federal ,direct ,,plus ,loan1 ,federal ,direct ,unsubsidized ,stafford ,loan1 or ,federal ,direct ,consolidation ,loan refinanced under section #dfj;,a7 before the period at the end4 7d7 ,income-,based repayment ,section #dic;,c of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajih;e7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7f7 ,special rule for refinanced loans 7#a7 ,refinanced ,federal ,direct and ,,ffel loans ,in calculating the period of time during which a borrower of a loan that is refinanced under section #dfj;,a has made monthly payments for purposes of subsection 7b77#g71 the ,secretary shall deem the period to include all monthly payments made for the original loan1 and all monthly payments made for the refinanced loan1 that otherwise meet the requirements of this section4 7#b7 ,federal ,direct ,refinanced ,private ,loans ,in calculating the period of time during which a borrower of a ,federal ,direct ,refinanced ,private ,loan under section #dfj;,b has made monthly payments for purposes of subsection 7b77#g71 the ,secretary shall include only payments-- 7,a7 that are made after the date of the issuance of the ,federal ,direct ,refinanced ,private ,loan2 and 7,b7 that otherwise meet the requirements of this section4 4 #cgg4 ,publicity of the public loan repayment plan for public service employees ,the ,secretary shall conduct a program to increase publicity about the repayment plan for public service employees under section #dee7m7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajhg;e7m771 including through guidance counselors at secondary schools4 #cgh4 ,student loans allowed to be discharged in bankruptcy ,section #ebc7;a77#h7 of title #aa1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking dependents1 for and all that follows through the end of subparagraph 7,b7 and inserting dependents1 for a private education loan 7as defined in section #adj of the ,truth in ,lending ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #afej77 made by a private educational lender 7as defined under such section #adj7 or an educational benefit overpayment or loan made1 insured1 or guaranteed by a governmental unit or made under any program funded in whole or in part by a governmental unit or an obligation to repay funds received from a governmental unit as an educational benefit1 scholarship1 or stipend24 #cgi4 ,requirements for private educational lenders regarding discharge of student loans 7a7 ,in general ,section #adj of the ,truth in ,lending ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #afej7 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7g7 ,requirements regarding discharge of private education loans 7#a7 ,cosigner requirements 7,a7 ,cosigner release requirements ,if a private education loan has a cosigner who is jointly liable for such loan1 a private educational lender shall include a process for releasing the cosigner from any obligations on the loan and in such process the lender-- 7i7 shall make the criteria for obtaining the release clear1 transparent1 and easily accessible via the website of the private educational lender2 7ii7 shall notify the borrower if the borrower is eligible to release a cosigner2 7iii7 shall1 if denying a request to release a cosigner1 provide an explanation for the denial and offer the borrower an opportunity to correct the request2 and 7iv7 may not change the terms of the release to impose additional duties on the borrower or cosigner over the duration of the private education loan4 7,b7 ,cosigner requirements regarding death1 disability1 or bankruptcy of cosigner ,notwithstanding any provision in a private education loan agreement that contains a process for releasing a cosigner from obligations on the loan1 a private educational lender shall1 upon receiving notification of the death1 disability1 inability to engage in any substantial gainful activity1 or bankruptcy of the cosigner-- 7i7 notify the borrower about the borrower's rights under the private education loan agreement regarding the release of the cosigner2 and 7ii7 if the borrower continues to make on-time payments 7in the amount determined prior to the death1 disability1 or bankruptcy of the cosigner7 on the private education loan1 provide a period of time of not less than #ij days for the borrower to follow the process for release of the cosigner before deeming the borrower to be in default1 changing the terms of the loan1 accelerating the repayment terms of the loan1 or notifying consumer reporting agencies 7as defined in section #fjc7;f77 of a change in the status of the loan4 7#b7 ,borrower requirements regarding death1 disability1 or bankruptcy of borrower ,in the event of the death1 disability1 or inability to engage in any substantial gainful activity of a borrower of a private educational loan1 neither the estate of the borrower nor any cosigner of such private educational loan shall be obligated to repay the outstanding principle and interest on the loan4 7#c7 ,definitions ,for the purposes of this subsection-- 7,a7 the term cosigner-- 7i7 means any individual who is liable for the obligation of another without compensation1 regardless of how designated in the contract or instrument2 7ii7 includes any person whose signature is requested as condition to grant credit or to forbear on collection2 and 7iii7 does not include a spouse of an individual referred to in clause 7i7 whose signature is needed to perfect the security interest in the loan2 and 7,b7 with respect to a borrower or cosigner1 the term death1 disability1 or inability to engage in any substantial gainful activity-- 7i7 means any condition described in section #dcg7;a7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajhg7;a772 and 7ii7 shall be interpreted by the ,bureau in such a manner as to conform with the regulations prescribed by the ,secretary of ,education under section #dcg7;a7 of such ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajhg7;a77 to the fullest extent practicable1 including safeguards to prevent fraud and abuse4 4 7b7 ,rulemaking ,not later than the end of the #a-year period following the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,bureau of ,consumer ,financial ,protection shall issue regulations to carry out section #adj7;g7 of the ,truth in ,lending ,act4 #chj4 ,prohibitions for consumer reporting agencies and furnishers of information to consumer reporting agencies related to private education loans 7a7 ,prohibition for consumer reporting agencies ,subsection 7a7 of section #fje of the ,fair ,credit ,reporting ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #afha;c7a77 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#g7 ,default on a private education loan 7as defined in section #adj7;a77 resulting from accelerated repayment terms of the loan after the death1 disability1 inability to engage in any substantial gainful activity1 or bankruptcy of a cosigner who is jointly liable for the loan4 4 7b7 ,prohibition for furnishers of information to consumer reporting agencies ,paragraph 7#a7 of section #fbc7;a7 of the ,fair ,credit ,reporting ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #afhas-#b7;a77#a77 is amended by adding the following new subparagraph3 7,e7 ,reporting information on private education loans ,a private educational lender 7as defined in section #adj7;a77 or the servicer of a private education loan 7as defined in such section7 shall not furnish any information relating to the loan to any consumer reporting agency if the consumer defaulted on the loan due to accelerated repayment terms of the loan after the death1 disability1 inability to engage in any substantial gainful activity1 or bankruptcy of a cosigner who is jointly liable for the loan4 4 #cha4 ,entrance counseling assessment ,section #dhe7l7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajib7l77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 ,assessment ,in addition to the other requirements of this subsection1 each eligible institution shall1 prior to certifying a ,federal direct loan under part ,d for disbursement to a student 7other than a ,federal ,direct ,consolidation ,loan or a ,federal ,direct ,,plus loan made on behalf of a student71 ensure that the student complete an assessment 7which shall be completed online7 demonstrating the student's understanding of the terms and conditions of the loan that the student will receive1 including the terms and conditions of repayment and the consequences of failing to repay the loan4 4 #chb4 ,national grant to develop and pilot measures of accountability for value and cost-effectiveness in higher education 7a7 ,program authorized ,from amounts made available to carry out this section1 the ,secretary shall award grants1 on a competitive basis1 to eligible nonprofit or educational entities to enable the eligible nonprofit or educational entities to develop1 and pilot1 measures of accountability for value and cost-effectiveness in higher education4 7b7 ,application ,an eligible nonprofit or educational entity that desires a grant under this section shall submit an application at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,secretary may require4 7c7 ,use of funds ,an eligible nonprofit or educational entity receiving a grant shall use grant funds to identify and evaluate metrics that capture the value of higher education1 based on expert recommendations1 and which may include-- 7#a7 graduation rates of the institution of higher education2 7#b7 social purpose and service of the education provided by the institution of higher education2 7#c7 affordability of the education provided by the institution of higher education2 7#d7 student loan default rates for the institution of higher education2 and 7#e7 price of attendance at the institution of higher education4 7d7 ,reports 7#a7 ,reports by grantees ,not later than #fj days after the end of the grant period for a grant under this section1 the recipient of the grant shall prepare and submit a report to the ,secretary regarding the progress made under the grant4 7#b7 ,reports by ,secretary ,not later than #fj days after the receipt of the report described in paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall prepare and submit to ,congress a report regarding the grant program under this section4 7e7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section such sums as may be necessary for fiscal year #bjaf and each of the #c succeeding fiscal years4