,,ii #aadth ,,congress #ast ,session ,s4 #fif ,,in ,,the ,,senate ,,of ,,the ,,united ,,states ,march #aj1 #bjae ,ms4 ,baldwin 7for herself and ,mr4 ,kaine7 introduced the following bill2 which was read twice and referred to the ,committee on ,health1 ,education1 ,labor1 and ,pensions ,a ,,bill ,to increase the number and percentage of students who graduate from high school college and career ready with the ability to use knowledge to solve complex problems1 think critically1 communicate effectively1 collaborate with others1 and develop academic mindsets1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,next ,generation ,high ,schools ,act4 #b4 ,purposes ,the purposes of this ,act are to promote and support the comprehensive school redesign of the high school experience to ensure all students served by an eligible entity that receives a grant under this ,act1 particularly those students who are traditionally underserved1 are provided with challenging1 engaging1 and relevant academic1 career-related experiences that fully prepare them for postsecondary education and careers and to-- 7#a7 increase the number and percentage of students who graduate from high school college and career ready with the ability to use knowledge to solve complex problems1 think critically1 communicate effectively1 collaborate with others1 and develop academic mindsets2 7#b7 provide students with opportunities to earn college-level credit and postsecondary credentials while in high school1 such as early college and dual enrollment2 7#c7 increase student readiness to pursue postsecondary degrees in science1 technology1 engineering1 and mathematics1 particularly for student groups historically underrepresented in these fields2 7#d7 support the provision and sequencing of coursework that integrates rigorous academics with career-based learning and real world workplace experiences in an effort to provide students with increased opportunities to have career related experiences1 develop career-related competencies1 and earn industry-recognized credentials2 7#e7 increase access to student-centered learning opportunities1 including competency-based learning models1 that lead to all students graduating college and career ready with the competencies described in paragraph 7#a7 to succeed in the #bast century2 7#f7 increase postsecondary enrollment1 persistence1 and completion2 7#g7 reduce the need for remediation at the postsecondary level2 and 7#h7 create innovative supports that can be replicated in other schools and local educational agencies4 #c4 ,definitions ,in this ,act3 7#a7 ,in general ,except as otherwise provided1 the terms used in this ,act 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 ,advanced placement or international baccalaureate course ,the term ,advanced ,placement or ,international ,baccalaureate course means-- 7,a7 a course of postsecondary-level instruction provided to middle school or secondary school students1 terminating in an ,advanced ,placement or ,international ,baccalaureate examination2 or 7,b7 another highly rigorous1 evidence based1 postsecondary preparatory program terminating in-- 7i7 an examination or sequence of courses that are widely accepted for credit at institutions of higher education2 or 7ii7 another examination or sequence of courses approved by the ,secretary4 7#c7 ,applied learning ,the term applied learning means a strategy that engages students in opportunities to apply rigorous academic content aligned with college-level expectations to real world experience1 through such means as project-based learning1 work-based learning1 or service learning1 and develops students' cognitive competencies and pertinent employability skills4 7#d7 ,attrition ,the term attrition means the reduction in a school's student population as a result of transfers or dropouts and includes students who have been enrolled for a minimum of #c weeks within the academic year4 7#e7 ,chronically absent ,the term chronically absent1 when used with respect to a student-- 7,a7 means a student who misses at least #aj percent of the school days at a school2 and 7,b7 does not include any school days a student misses due to an in-school or out-of-school suspension1 or for which a student was not enrolled at such school4 7#f7 ,competency-based learning model 7,a7 ,in general ,the term competency-based learning model means an education model in which students advance academically based upon multiple demonstrations of competence in defined content-specific concepts and higher order skills1 such as critical thinking and problem solving4 7,b7 ,requirements ,in a competency-based learning model the following applies3 7i7 ,competencies include explicit1 measurable1 and transferable learning objectives4 7ii7 ,assessment is used to identify gaps in a student's knowledge and to provide frequent and meaningful feedback on the student's progression toward filling such gaps and moving on to higher levels of knowledge4 7iii7 ,each student receives timely1 differentiated support based on the student's individual learning needs4 7iv7 ,student agency is emphasized through transparency of goals and gaps in knowledge1 and multiple means to fulfill those gaps4 7#g7 ,effective secondary school reform model ,the term effective secondary school reform model means an evidence-based model with demonstrated effectiveness serving diverse student populations across multiple geographic regions with respect to such indicators as improving academic achievement1 reducing attrition1 and increasing postsecondary enrollment1 persistence1 and completion rates of struggling students or dropouts4 7#h7 ,eligible entity ,the term eligible entity means a local educational agency1 charter school1 or a consortium of local educational agencies-- 7,a7 in partnership with-- 7i7 #a or more institutions of higher education2 7ii7 #a or more community-based partners1 such as a nonprofit organization1 community-based organization1 ,state or local government agency1 business1 or an industry-related organization2 and 7iii7 a qualified intermediary2 and 7,b7 that may be in partnership with #a or more external partners4 7#i7 ,eligible high school ,the term eligible high school means a high school that-- 7,a7 serves a student population of which not less than #fe percent are from low-income families as determined by the local educational agency under section #aaac of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcac72 7,b7 has a graduation rate at or below #fg percent1 except in the case of a high school that1 at the time of applying for the grant under this ,act1 is a new high school1 as determined by the ,secretary2 7,c7 does not receive grant funds under section #ajjc7;g7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcjc7;g772 and 7,d7 is identified as low performing based on the ,state's accountability system1 except in the case of a high school that1 at the time of applying for the grant under this ,act1 is a new high school1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7#aj7 ,evidence-based model ,the term evidence-based model means a school reform model activity that is based on research findings or reasonable hypotheses1 including related research or theories in education4 7#aa7 ,external partner ,the term external partner means an entity with a demonstrated record of success in implementing an effective secondary school reform model1 or in providing academic or integrated support services4 7#ab7 ,feeder middle school ,the term feeder middle school means an elementary school or secondary school from which a significant number of students go on to attend an eligible secondary school4 7#ac7 ,feeder pattern ,the term feeder pattern means an accurate estimate of the number of students in low-income families in a secondary school that is calculated by applying the average percentage of students in low-income families of the elementary school attendance areas as calculated under section #aaac7;a77#e77;,a7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcac7;a77#e77;,a77 that feed into the secondary school to the number of students enrolled in high school4 7#ad7 ,high school ,the term high school means a secondary school that grants a diploma1 as defined by the ,state1 and includes1 at least grade #ab4 7#ae7 ,industry-recognized credential ,the term industry-recognized credential means an industry-recognized credential that-- 7,a7 is demonstrated to be of high quality by the institution offering the program2 7,b7 meets the current1 as of the date of the determination1 or projected needs of a local or regional workforce for recruitment1 screening1 hiring1 retention1 or advancement purposes-- 7i7 as determined by the ,state in which the program is located1 in consultation with business entities2 or 7ii7 as demonstrated by the institution offering the program leading to the credential2 and 7,c7 is1 where applicable1 endorsed by a nationally recognized trade association or organization representing a significant part of the industry or sector4 7#af7 ,institution of higher education ,the term institution of higher education has the meaning given the term in section #aja7;a7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja7;a774 7#ag7 ,mobility rate ,the term mobility rate means the rate at which students transfer from one secondary school to another secondary school due to a change in primary residence4 7#ah7 ,postsecondary enrollment ,the term postsecondary enrollment means1 of the students who graduate from secondary school with a regular high school diploma consistent with section #bjj4ai7;b77#a77;i7 of title #cd1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 the number and percentage of such students who enroll in a institution of higher education within #af months of receiving the diploma4 7#ai7 ,postsecondary credit-accumulation ,the term postsecondary credit-accumulation means1 of the students who graduate from secondary school with a regular high school diploma consistent with section #bjj4ai7;b77#a77;i7 of title #cd1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 and who enroll in an institution of higher education not later than #af months after receiving the diploma1 the number and percentage of such students who complete at least the equivalent of #a academic year of college credit applicable to a postsecondary degree not later than #b years after enrollment in an institution of higher education4 7#bj7 ,qualified intermediary ,the term qualified intermediary means an entity that has-- 7,a7 a demonstrated record of working on grant-related high school redesign activities2 and 7,b7 expertise in building and sustaining partnerships with entities such as employers1 schools1 community-based organizations1 institutions of higher education1 social service organizations1 economic development organizations1 and workforce systems to broker services1 resources1 and supports to youth and the organizations and systems that are designed to serve youth 7including connecting employers to classrooms1 designing and implementing contextualized pathways to postsecondary education and careers1 developing curricula1 delivering professional development1 and connecting students to internships and other work-based learning opportunities74 7#ba7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,education4 7#bb7 ,struggling student ,the term struggling student means a student who is at an increased risk for low academic achievement and is unlikely to graduate secondary school within #d years1 college and career ready1 or a student who has dropped out of middle school or high school4 7#bc7 ,student-centered learning approaches ,the term student-centered learning approaches means instruction and curriculum that-- 7,a7 are personalized and competency based or mastery oriented2 7,b7 take place anytime and anywhere2 7,c7 enable students to have supports to take increased responsibility over their education and develop self-regulation skills2 and 7,d7 are designed to foster the skills1 dispositions1 and knowledge students need to succeed in college1 career1 and citizenship1 and the competencies described in section #b7a74 7#bd7 ,transfer rate ,the term transfer rate means the rate at which students transfer from one high school to another high school1 or from one high school to another education setting1 for a reason other than due to a change in primary residence1 as verified through written documentation by the local educational agency serving the student at the time of the transfer4 #d4 ,programs authorized 7a7 ,program authorized ,the ,secretary shall award grants to eligible entities to implement comprehensive high school redesign strategies for the purpose of transforming the high school experience in order to provide students with challenging1 engaging1 and relevant academic and career-related learning opportunities that are aligned with rigorous1 challenging academic content that prepares them to transition to postsecondary education and careers1 including opportunities to earn postsecondary course credit1 and which may focus on ,,stem-related courses and careers4 7b7 ,reservation of funds 7#a7 ,bureau of indian education ,the ,secretary shall reserve one-half of #a percent of the total amount appropriated to carry out this ,act for a fiscal year for the ,bureau of ,indian ,education1 which shall be awarded1 on a competitive basis1 by the ,bureau of ,indian ,education for activities consistent with the purposes of the program4 7#b7 ,technical assistance ,the ,secretary shall reserve not more than #b4e percent of the total amount appropriated to carry out this ,act for a fiscal year for national activities1 including evaluation1 dissemination of best practices1 and technical assistance4 7c7 ,grants authorized 7#a7 ,in general ,from the total amount of funds appropriated to carry out this ,act for a fiscal year and not reserved under subsection 7b71 the ,secretary shall award grants1 on a competitive basis1 to eligible entities1 based on the quality of the applications submitted4 7#b7 ,grant duration ,grants awarded under this section shall be for a period of #e years1 conditional after #c years on satisfactory progress on the leading performance indicators described in subsection 7d77#b77;,j77i71 as determined by the ,secretary1 and renewable for #c additional #a-year periods1 based on satisfactory progress on the core indicators described in subsection 7d77#b77;,j77ii74 7#c7 ,planning grants ,the ,secretary may-- 7,a7 allow eligible entities to utilize funds provided under this section for planning purposes for not more than #a year after receiving the grant2 and 7,b7 withhold subsequent allocations of grant funds if the ,secretary determines an eligible entity plan to be insufficient to effectively achieve the purposes of this ,act4 7#d7 ,annual report ,each eligible entity that receives a grant under this section shall submit to the ,secretary an annual report including data on the entity's progress on the performance indicators described in subsection 7d77#b77;,j74 7#e7 ,equity assurances ,to receive a grant under this section1 an eligible entity shall demonstrate its commitment to the core equity assurance areas1 including1 for each local educational agency included in an eligible entity1 an assurance that the local educational agency has implemented the following policies3 7,a7 ,low-income families in secondary schools ,for measuring the number of students in low-income families in secondary schools1 the local educational agency shall use the same measure of poverty1 which shall be the calculation producing the greater of the results from among the following #b calculations3 7i7 ,the calculation described under section #aaac7;a77#e7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcac7;a77#e774 7ii7 ,a feeder pattern1 if applicable4 7,b7 ,title ,i allocation to high schools ,each such local educational agency-- 7i7 shall allocate funds received under section #aaac7;a7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcac7;a771 in excess of the highest allocation received by such local educational agency for the #e fiscal years prior to the date of enactment of this ,act1 to eligible high schools until such fiscal year as high schools served by the local educational agency receive proportional funding under subpart #b of part ,a of title ,i of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcca et seq472 and 7ii7 after proportional funding is achieved under subpart #b of part ,a of title ,i of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcca et seq471 shall allocate funds under this ,act in such a way as to at least maintain such proportional funding to eligible high schools served by the agency4 7,c7 ,equitable discipline policies ,each such local educational agency shall implement policies and strategies to improve school climate1 including effective and equitably applied discipline policies1 which shall be informed1 in part1 by data reported as part of the ,office of ,civil ,rights ,data ,collection4 7,d7 ,proportional funding ,in this paragraph1 the term proportional funding means the percentage of a local educational agency's allocation under subpart #b of part ,a of title ,i of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcca et seq47 is at least equal to the percentage of low-income students eligible to attend high schools served by the local educational agency4 7d7 ,application 7#a7 ,in general ,an eligible entity 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 reasonably require4 7#b7 ,contents ,each application submitted under paragraph 7#a7 shall include1 at a minimum1 a description of the following3 7,a7 ,how the eligible entity will use funds awarded under this section to carry out the evidenced-based activities described in subsections 7e7 and 7f7 to provide all students with personalized learning experiences and engage students equitably in applied learning and student-centered learning approaches4 7,b7 ,the responsibilities to be carried out by each member of the eligible entity and additional external partners or qualified intermediaries1 including a description of their record of success in secondary school reform4 7,c7 ,how the eligible entity will sustain the activities proposed1 including the availability of funds from non-,federal sources and coordination with other ,federal1 ,state1 and local funds4 7,d7 ,the comprehensive needs analysis and capacity assessment conducted of the eligible entity and eligible high schools that will be served under the grant4 ,the needs analysis and capacity assessment shall include the following3 7i7 ,an examination of each high school's data in the aggregate1 and disaggregated1 and cross-tabulated by each of the subgroups of students described in section #aaaa7;h77#a77;,c77i7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcaa7;h77#a77;,c77i771 on the following3 7,i7 ,graduation rates and characteristics of those students who are not graduating1 including such students' attendance1 behavior1 expulsion rates1 suspension rates1 course performance1 credit accumulation rates1 on-track to graduate rates1 transfer rates1 and mobility rates4 7,,ii7 ,rates of dropout recovery 7re-entry7 into programs leading to secondary and postsecondary success4 7,,iii7 ,rates of postsecondary enrollment1 remediation1 and1 if available1 persistence and completion4 7,,iv7 ,the percentage of students who are #b or more years over-aged or under-credited for their grade level4 7,v7 ,the percentage of students who are #a or more years over-aged or under-credited for their grade level4 7ii7 ,an examination of each eligible high school and feeder middle school's data in the aggregate1 and disaggregated by each of the subgroups of students described in section #aaaa7;h77#a77;,c77i7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcaa7;h77#a77;,c77i771 as applicable1 on the following3 7,i7 ,student academic achievement1 including the percentage of students who have on-time credit accumulation at the end of each grade1 and student progression1 as applicable1 and the percent of students failing a core1 credit-bearing1 reading or language arts1 science1 or mathematics course1 or failing #b or more of any courses4 7,,ii7 ,annual1 average attendance rates4 7,,iii7 ,percentage of students who are chronically absent4 7,,iv7 ,annual rates of expulsions1 suspensions 7including in-school and out-of-school suspensions71 school violence1 harassment1 and bullying1 as defined under ,state or local laws or policies4 7,v7 ,annual1 average credit accumulation4 7,,vi7 ,annual mobility1 transfer1 and attrition rates4 7,,vii7 ,annual1 average enrollment in and completion of advanced coursework1 including participation in rigorous career and technical and ,,stem specialized and advanced courses and opportunities to earn postsecondary credit while in high school such as through dual enrollment1 early college high school1 and ,advanced ,placement or ,international ,baccalaureate courses4 7,,viii7 ,curriculum alignment with college and career ready standards across all grade levels1 including alignment with requirements to pursue ,,stem-related courses in postsecondary education4 7,,ix7 ,the percentage of students participating in career and technical education coursework that is aligned to standards for career and technical education4 7,x7 ,the nonacademic barriers that impact student achievement and the availability of support services to address such barriers4 7,,xi7 ,the number and percentage of students who do not transition from grade #h to grade #i and who have not transferred to and enrolled in a school outside of the local educational agency within the ,state or outside of the ,state4 7iii7 ,an examination and description of each eligible high school's capacity to implement the school reform activities under subsection 7e77#c71 including-- 7,i7 the capacity and experience levels of administrative1 instructional1 and non-instructional staff1 including the extent to which teachers assigned to a core academic subject are fully certified in the subject area in which they are assigned and teacher and leader ratings based on the ,state teacher and leader evaluation and improvement system2 7,,ii7 the budget1 including how ,federal1 ,state1 and local funds are being spent and can be more efficiently utilized2 7,,iii7 opportunities to extend or restructure the school day1 week1 or year2 7,,iv7 policies of the local educational agency related to seat-time requirements2 and 7,v7 the technical assistance1 additional resources1 and staff necessary to implement the activities identified in subsection 7e74 7iv7 ,an assessment of community-based resources1 including-- 7,i7 identification of community-based resources2 7,,ii7 opportunities to extend learning opportunities that are available to students through partnerships with relevant community-based organizations and employers1 including those with experience in ,,stem-related fields2 and 7,,iii7 a description of roles and responsibilities of each entity within the eligible entity4 7v7 ,an assessment of the external partner capacity to provide technical assistance and resources to implement the activities described in subsection 7e74 7,e7 ,the rationale for the model or strategies chosen1 to be implemented under subsection 7e71 including how it will effectively address the needs identified through the needs analysis4 7,f7 ,a plan to ensure that the eligible entity will not track students into specific career themes or job placements and that the opportunities provided to students are of comparable rigor4 7,g7 ,a plan to use current regional labor market information and engage employers and community-based organizations in the development of work-related learning opportunities1 particularly those in ,,stem-related fields1 and other curriculum revisions under subsection 7e74 7,h7 ,a plan to address the needs of students with disabilities1 ,english language learners1 and struggling students in the redesign activities under subsection 7e74 7,i7 ,a description of the policies and strategies that will be implemented to improve school climate1 including effective and equitable discipline policies1 which shall be informed1 in part1 by data reported as part of the ,office of ,civil ,rights ,data ,collection4 7,j7 ,the performance indicators and targets the eligible entity will use to assess the effectiveness of the activities implemented under this section1 including-- 7i7 leading indicators1 which may include-- 7,i7 annual1 average attendance rates2 7,,ii7 percentage of students who are chronically absent2 7,,iii7 rates1 including disproportionality1 of expulsions1 suspensions1 school violence1 harassment1 and bullying 7as defined under ,state or local laws or policies72 7,,iv7 annual student mobility rates2 7,v7 annual student transfer rates2 and 7,,vi7 annual attrition rates2 7ii7 core indicators1 which may include-- 7,i7 graduation rates 7as defined under section #bjj4ai7;b77#a77;i7 of title #cd1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations72 7,,ii7 dropout recovery 7re-entry7 rates2 7,,iii7 percentage of students who have on-time credit accumulation at the end of each grade1 and whom are on track to graduate within the standard number of years1 and the percentage of students failing a core subject course2 7,,iv7 percentage of students who successfully transitioned from #hth to #ith grade2 7,v7 student achievement data1 including the percentage of students performing at a proficient level on ,state student academic assessments required under section #aaaa7;b77#c7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcaa7;b77#c772 and 7,,vi7 percentage of students1 including subgroups of students described in section #aaaa7;h77#a77;,c77i7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcaa7;h77#a77;,c77i771 and traditionally under-represented in the ,,stem-related field1 participating in ,,stem-related coursework or ,,stem-related work-based learning opportunities2 and 7iii7 indicators of college and career readiness such as-- 7,i7 percentage of students successfully completing rigorous postsecondary education courses while attending secondary school1 such as ,advanced ,placement or ,international ,baccalaureate courses2 7,,ii7 percentage of students performing at or above the college-readiness benchmark on the ,s,a,ts1 or ,,act2 7,,iii7 the number and percentage of students enrolling in and who attain ,state and local adjusted levels of performance1 as described in section #aac7;b7 of the ,carl ,d4 ,perkins ,career and ,technical ,education ,act of #bjjf 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #bcbc7;b771 and reported by the ,state in a manner consistent with section #aac7;c7 of such ,act2 7,,iv7 rates of workplace experience and other indicators of the acquisition of employability skills1 including the number and percentage of students earning an industry-recognized credential2 7,v7 the number and percentage of students completing a registered apprenticeship program1 as defined in section #aga of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #cbbf72 and 7,,vi7 rates of enrollment1 remediation1 persistence1 and completion of postsecondary education4 7e7 ,required uses of funds 7#a7 ,districtwide required uses of funds ,an eligible entity that receives a grant under this section shall use the grant funds to-- 7,a7 develop and implement partnerships to help schools prepare students to apply academic concepts to real world challenges2 7,b7 implement an early warning indicator system in eligible high schools1 and1 where applicable1 feeder middle schools1 to identify struggling students and create a system of evidence-based and linguistically and culturally relevant interventions1 by-- 7i7 identifying and analyzing the academic risk factors that most reliably predict dropouts by using longitudinal data of past cohorts of students2 7ii7 identifying specific indicators of student progress and performance1 such as attendance1 including the percentage of students who are chronically absent1 academic performance in core courses1 and postsecondary credit-accumulation1 to guide decisionmaking2 7iii7 identifying or developing a mechanism for regularly collecting and analyzing data about the impact of interventions on the indicators of student progress and performance2 7iv7 analyzing academic indicators to determine whether students are on track to graduate secondary school in the standard numbers of years2 and 7v7 identifying and implementing strategies for pairing academic support with integrated student services and case-managed interventions for students requiring intensive supports1 which may include partnerships with other external partners2 7,c7 provide support and credit recovery opportunities for struggling students1 including those who are overaged and undercredited1 at secondary schools served by the eligible entity or other appropriate settings by offering activities1 such as-- 7i7 the development of a personalized learning plan2 7ii7 a flexible school schedule2 7iii7 competency-based learning models1 accelerated learning models1 and performance-based assessments2 7iv7 the provision of support services2 7v7 dual enrollment opportunities2 7vi7 preparation for and transitioning into postsecondary education2 and 7vii7 work-related learning opportunities2 7,d7 provide dropout recovery or reentry programs to high schools that are designed to encourage and support dropouts returning to an educational system1 program1 or institution following an extended absence in order to graduate college and career ready2 7,e7 provide evidence-based middle school to high school transition programs and supports1 including through curricula alignment and early high school programs that allow students to earn high school credit in middle school2 and 7,f7 provide school leaders1 instructional staff1 non-instructional staff1 students1 and families with high-quality1 easily accessible1 and timely information1 beginning in grade nine1 about-- 7i7 secondary school graduation requirements2 7ii7 postsecondary education application processes2 7iii7 postsecondary admissions processes and requirements1 including requirements for pursuing postsecondary degrees in ,,stem-related subjects2 7iv7 public financial aid and other available private scholarship and grant aid opportunities2 7v7 regional and national labor market information1 including information about national and local ,,stem-related career opportunities2 and 7vi7 other programs and services for increasing rates of college access and success for students from low-income families and other traditionally underserved students4 7#b7 ,required use of funds in feeder middle schools ,an eligible entity that receives a grant under this section shall use the grant funds in feeder middle schools to improve the academic achievement of their students and prepare them to graduate on track to college and career readiness by-- 7,a7 using early warning indicator and intervention systems described in paragraph 7#a77;,b72 7,b7 creating a personalized learning environment2 7,c7 providing students with the prerequisite coursework necessary to prepare students for participation in rigorous and advanced coursework at the high school level1 including in ,,stem-related areas of coursework2 7,d7 implementing organizational practices and school schedules that allow for collaborative staff participation1 which may include professional learning communities1 team teaching1 and common instructional planning time2 7,e7 implementing high-quality1 evidence-based1 and ongoing professional development for teachers and school leaders1 providing increased opportunities for collaboration1 and providing curriculum coaches or instructional leaders to-- 7i7 implement the activities funded under this ,act2 7ii7 strengthen content knowledge and instructional strategies2 7iii7 develop instructional strategies to support literacy across disciplines2 and 7iv7 develop caring1 consistent relationships between students and staff that communicate high expectations for student learning and behavior2 7,f7 providing professional development and support for specialized instructional support personnel2 and 7,g7 providing school leaders1 instructional staff1 noninstructional staff1 students1 and families with high-quality1 easily accessible1 and timely information about-- 7i7 secondary school graduation requirements2 7ii7 postsecondary applications and admissions processes and requirements1 including requirements for pursuing postsecondary degrees in ,,stem-related subjects2 7iii7 public financial aid and other available private scholarship and grant aid opportunities2 7iv7 regional and national labor market information1 including information about national and local ,,stem-related career opportunities2 and 7v7 other programs and services for increasing rates of college access and success for students from low-income families4 7#c7 ,required use of funds in eligible high schools ,an eligible entity that receives a grant under this section shall use the grant funds in eligible high schools to implement a comprehensive approach that will-- 7,a7 personalize the school experience-- 7i7 through the continuous and timely use of student data 7such as from formative1 interim1 and summative assessments7 to inform and differentiate instruction in order to meet the academic needs of individual students2 7ii7 by providing a personalized sequence of instructional content and skill development informed by the student's academic interests and learning styles that is designed to enable the student to achieve the student's individual goals and ensure the student can graduate on time and college and career ready1 which may include the use of personalized learning plans2 and 7iii7 by implementing strategies that develop caring1 consistent relationships between students and adults that communicate high expectations for student learning and behavior2 7,b7 increase student engagement by providing applied learning opportunities and student-centered learning2 7,c7 provide school leaders with autonomy through a flexible budget and staffing authority2 7,d7 implement ongoing high-quality1 job-embedded1 evidence-based professional development for teachers and school leaders1 provide increased opportunities for collaboration and leadership1 which may include professional learning communities1 and may include providing curriculum coaches or instructional leaders to-- 7i7 implement the activities funded under this ,act2 7ii7 strengthen content knowledge and instructional strategies1 including those strategies needed to provide postsecondary-level course content in secondary school and work-related learning opportunities2 7iii7 develop instructional strategies to support literacy across disciplines2 and 7iv7 strengthen relationships among students and staff2 7,e7 increase student access to teachers certified in the subject area they are assigned to teach2 7,f7 provide professional development and support for specialized instructional support personnel2 7,g7 improve access to rigorous courses1 including providing all students with pathways to earn not less than #ab postsecondary credits while in high school1 which may include-- 7i7 redesigning academic content and instructional practices to align high school coursework with criteria associated with admission to postsecondary education and success in such postsecondary education in credit-bearing courses and employer expectations2 7ii7 increasing rigor by providing each student with the opportunity to earn postsecondary credit while in high school1 particularly in ,,stem-related subjects1 such as through dual enrollment or early college high school2 or 7iii7 implementing competency-based learning models2 7,h7 provide college and career pathways through such activities as-- 7i7 implementing a college and career ready curriculum that integrates rigorous academics1 early college and dual enrollment opportunities1 career and technical education1 and experiential learning for high school students in high-skill1 high-demand industries in collaboration with local and regional employers1 including in ,,stem-related subject areas1 and work-based learning experiences2 7ii7 providing dual enrollment opportunities with college credit-bearing courses1 including accelerated certificate programs with community colleges or other recognized postsecondary credentials and including dual enrollment opportunities for secondary school students who are #b or more years over-age or under-credited and those who have dropped out of school2 or 7iii7 designing curricula and sequences of courses1 including in ,,stem-related subjects1 in collaboration with teachers from the eligible high school and faculty from the partner institution of higher education so that students may simultaneously earn credits toward a high school diploma and earn an associate degree or at least #ab transferable postsecondary education credits toward a postsecondary degree at no cost to students or their families2 7,i7 strengthen the transition between high school and postsecondary education1 which may begin in middle school1 through such activities as-- 7i7 providing comprehensive and timely academic and career counseling1 which includes ensuring low student-to-counselor ratios1 that addresses both college and career planning needs and allow students to make informed decisions about academic and career options1 including the use of current labor-market information for students1 families1 and staff2 7ii7 providing high-quality college and career exploration opportunities including college campus visits1 work-related learning opportunities1 particularly in in-demand industry sectors or occupations1 as defined in section #c of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #cajb72 7iii7 coordinating secondary and postsecondary support services1 and academic calendars to allow students to visit and take courses at the institutions of higher education2 and 7iv7 providing academic and support services1 including financial aid counseling for postsecondary education2 7,j7 make more strategic use of learning time1 which may include restructuring the school day1 extending the school day1 week1 or year1 or providing related opportunities through after school programming2 7,k7 utilize technology effectively to achieve the purposes of this ,act2 and 7,l7 provide integrated support services to address the social1 emotional1 health1 and behavioral needs of students that influence academic achievement4 7f7 ,allowable uses of funds ,an eligible entity that receives a grant under this section may use the grant funds to improve parent and family engagement in the educational achievement of students and dropouts to ensure that they are1 or become1 on track to college and career readiness1 which may include-- 7#a7 leveraging community-based services and resources to support students1 dropouts1 and their families2 7#b7 providing information to assist parents and families in navigating the public school system and postsecondary planning2 7#c7 providing or modernizing equipment and materials needed to implement high-quality1 career-related instruction and science1 technology1 engineering1 and mathematics instruction to assist in the implementation of activities required under subsection 7e72 7#d7 providing after school or extended learning opportunities1 by extending the school day1 week1 or year to increase the total number of school hours to include additional time for instruction in academic subjects and enrichment activities that contribute to a well-rounded education and includes credit-bearing opportunities2 7#e7 increasing student supports through activities such as student advisories1 school counseling opportunities1 and one-to-one mentoring2 and 7#f7 creating smaller learning communities4 7g7 ,supplement not supplant ,an eligible entity shall use ,federal funds received under this section only to supplement the funds that would1 in the absence of such ,federal funds1 be made available from other ,federal and non-,federal sources for the activities described in this section1 and not to supplant such funds4 7h7 ,sustainability ,an eligible entity shall demonstrate-- 7#a7 how the use of existing ,federal1 ,state1 and local resources1 such as funds made available under the ,carl ,d4 ,perkins ,career and ,technical ,education ,act of #bjjf 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #bcja et seq47 and the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #caja et seq47 may be coordinated with such grant2 and 7#b7 how the members of the eligible entity will identify and secure resources to ensure program sustainability after the expiration of such grant4 7i7 ,data collection and evaluation 7#a7 ,collection of data ,each eligible entity receiving a grant under this ,act shall collect and report annually to the ,secretary such information on the results of the activities assisted under the grant as the ,secretary may reasonably require1 including-- 7,a7 the number and percentage of students1 in the aggregate and disaggregated by each subgroup of students1 as described in section #aaaa7;h77#a77;,c77i7 of ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcaa7;h77#a77;,c77i771 who are served by the eligible entity under this ,act and who-- 7i7 graduate from high school with a regular high school diploma within #d years2 7ii7 graduate from high school with a regular high school diploma within #e years2 7iii7 graduate from high school with a regular high school diploma within #f years2 7iv7 are on-track to graduate from high school college and career ready within the standard number of years2 7v7 earn credit toward a postsecondary credential1 including the number of credits2 7vi7 earn a recognized postsecondary credential1 as defined in section #c of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #cajb72 7vii7 enroll in postsecondary education2 7viii7 need remediation at the postsecondary level2 7ix7 complete at least the equivalent of #a academic year of postsecondary credit applicable to a postsecondary degree not later than #b years after enrollment in an institution of higher education2 and 7x7 complete postsecondary education2 7,b7 information consistent with the additional indicators of success proposed by the eligible entity in the grant application2 and 7,c7 other information the ,secretary may require as necessary for the evaluation described in paragraph 7#c74 7#b7 ,reporting of data ,each eligible entity receiving a grant under this ,act shall disaggregate the information required under paragraph 7#a7 in the same manner as information is disaggregated under section #aaaa7;h77#a77;,c77i7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcaa7;h77#a77;,c77i774 7#c7 ,evaluation 7,a7 ,in general ,each eligible entity receiving a grant under this ,act shall1 immediately after the receipt of grant funds1 enter into a contract with an outside evaluator to enable the evaluator to conduct-- 7i7 an evaluation of the effects of the grant after the third year of implementation of the grant1 including the performance indicators described in paragraph 7#a72 and 7ii7 an evaluation of the effects on the grant after the final year of the grant period1 including the performance indicators described in paragraph 7#a74 7,b7 ,distribution ,upon completion of an evaluation described in subparagraph 7,a71 the eligible entity shall submit a copy of the evaluation to the ,secretary in a timely manner4 #e4 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this ,act #cjj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjaf and for each of the succeeding #e fiscal years4