,,ii #aadth ,,congress #ast ,session ,s4 #hfg ,,in ,,the ,,senate ,,of ,,the ,,united ,,states ,march #be1 #bjae,mr4 ,merkley 7for himself and ,mr4 ,franken7 introduced the following bill2 which was read twice and referred to the ,committee on ,health1 ,education1 ,labor1 and ,pensions ,a ,,bill ,to improve student academic achievement in science1 technology1 engineering1 and mathematics subjects4 #a4 ,short title ,this part may be cited as the ,,stem ,education for the ,global ,economy ,act of #bjae4 #b4 ,improving science1 technology1 engineering1 and mathematics instruction and student achievement ,title ,,iv of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #gaja et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following3 ,d ,improving science1 technology1 engineering1 and mathematics instruction and student achievement #a ,improving ,,stem instruction and student achievement #ddja4 ,purpose ,the purpose of this subpart is to improve student academic achievement in science1 technology1 engineering1 and mathematics1 including computer science1 by-- 7#a7 improving instruction in such subjects through grade #ab2 7#b7 improving student engagement in1 and increasing student access to1 such subjects2 7#c7 improving the quality and effectiveness of classroom instruction by recruiting1 training1 and supporting highly rated teachers and providing robust tools and supports for students and teachers in such subjects2 and 7#d7 closing student achievement gaps1 and preparing more students to be college and career ready in such subjects4 #ddjb4 ,definitions ,in this subpart3 7#a7 ,eligible entity ,the term eligible entity means-- 7,a7 a ,state educational agency2 or 7,b7 a ,state educational agency in partnership with #a or more ,state educational agencies4 7#b7 ,eligible subgrantee ,the term eligible subgrantee means-- 7,a7 a high-need local educational agency2 7,b7 an educational service agency serving more than #a high-need local educational agency2 7,c7 a consortium of high-need local educational agencies2 or 7,d7 an entity described in subparagraph 7,a7 or 7,c7 of paragraph 7#c7 that has signed a memorandum of agreement with an entity described in subparagraph 7,a71 7,b71 or 7,c7 of this paragraph to implement the requirements of this subpart in partnership with such entity4 7#c7 ,outside ,partner ,the term outside partner means an entity that has expertise and a demonstrated record of success in improving student learning and engagement in the identified subjects described in section #ddjd7;b77#b71 including any of the following3 7,a7 ,a nonprofit or community-based organization1 which may include a cultural organization1 such as a museum or learning center4 7,b7 ,a business4 7,c7 ,an institution of higher education4 7,d7 ,an educational service agency4 7#d7 ,state ,the term ,state means-- 7,a7 any of the #ej ,states2 7,b7 the ,district of ,columbia2 7,c7 the ,bureau of ,indian ,education2 or 7,d7 the ,commonwealth of ,puerto ,rico4 #ddjc4 ,grants2 allotments 7a7 ,reservations 7#a7 ,in ,general ,from the amounts appropriated for this part for a fiscal year1 the ,secretary shall reserve-- 7,a7 not more than #b percent to provide technical assistance to ,states under this subpart2 7,b7 not more than #e percent for ,state capacity-building grants under this subpart1 if the ,secretary is awarding such grants in accordance with paragraph 7#b72 and 7,c7 #aj percent for the ,,stem ,master ,teacher ,corps program under subpart #b4 7#b7 ,capacity-building grants 7,a7 ,in ,general ,in any year for which funding is distributed competitively1 as described in subsection 7c77#a71 the ,secretary may award #a capacity-building grant to each ,state that does not receive a grant under subsection 7c71 on a competitive basis1 to enable such ,state to become more competitive in future years4 7,b7 ,duration ,grants awarded under subparagraph 7,a7 shall be for a period of #a year4 7b7 ,formula ,grants 7#a7 ,in ,general ,for each fiscal year for which the amount appropriated to carry out this part1 and not reserved under subsection 7a77#a71 is equal to or more than #cjj1jjj1jjj1 the ,secretary shall award grants to ,states1 based on the formula described in paragraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,distribution of ,funds ,the ,secretary shall allot to each ,state-- 7,a7 an amount that bears the same relationship to #ce percent of the excess amount described in paragraph 7#a7 as the number of individuals ages #e through #ag in the ,state1 as determined by the ,secretary on the basis of the most recent satisfactory data1 bears to the number of those individuals in all such ,states1 as so determined2 and 7,b7 an amount that bears the same relationship to #fe percent of the excess amount as the number of individuals ages #e through #ag from families with incomes below the poverty line in the ,state1 as determined by the ,secretary on the basis of the most recent satisfactory data1 bears to the number of those individuals in all such ,states1 as so determined4 7#c7 ,funding ,minimum ,no ,state receiving an allotment under this subsection may receive less than one-half of #a percent of the total amount allotted under paragraph 7#a7 for a fiscal year4 7#d7 ,puerto ,rico ,the amount allotted under paragraph 7#b7 to the ,commonwealth of ,puerto ,rico for a fiscal year may not exceed one-half of #a percent of the total amount allotted under paragraph 7#a7 for such fiscal year4 7#e7 ,reallotment of unused funds ,if a ,state does not successfully apply1 the ,secretary shall reallot the amount of the ,state's allotment to the remaining ,states in accordance with this subsection4 7c7 ,competitive ,grants 7#a7 ,in ,general ,for each fiscal year for which the amount appropriated to carry out this part1 and not reserved under subsection 7a77#a71 is less than #cjj1jjj1jjj1 the ,secretary shall award grants1 on a competitive basis1 to eligible entities to enable such eligible entities to carry out the activities described in this subpart4 7#b7 ,duration ,grants awarded under this subsection shall be for a period of not more than #c years4 7#c7 ,renewal 7,a7 ,in ,general ,if an eligible entity demonstrates progress1 as measured by the metrics described in section #ddjf7;a71 the ,secretary may renew a grant for an additional #b-year period4 7,b7 ,reduced ,funding ,grant funds awarded under subparagraph 7,a7 shall be awarded at a reduced amount4 #ddjd4 ,applications 7a7 ,in ,general ,each eligible entity or ,state desiring a grant under this subpart1 whether through a competitive grant under section #ddjc7;c7 or through an allotment under section #ddjc7;b71 shall submit an application to the ,secretary at such time1 in such manner1 and accompanied by such information as the ,secretary may require4 7b7 ,contents ,at a minimum1 an application submitted under subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,a description of the needs1 including assets1 identified by the ,state or eligible entity1 based on a ,state analysis1 which-- 7,a7 may include results from a relevant pre-existing analysis of science1 technology1 engineering1 and mathematics education quality and outcomes in the ,state or ,states served by the eligible entity2 7,b7 shall include data for elementary school and secondary school grades1 as applicable1 to the extent that such data are available1 on-- 7i7 student achievement in science1 technology1 engineering1 and mathematics2 7ii7 science1 technology1 engineering1 and mathematics teacher evaluations2 7iii7 student access to mathematics and science courses needed to enroll in credit-bearing coursework at institutions of higher education in the ,state or ,states served by the eligible entity2 7iv7 access to science1 technology1 engineering1 and mathematics courses for students through grade #ab who-- 7,i7 are eligible to receive a free or reduced priced lunch under the ,richard ,b4 ,russell ,national ,school ,lunch ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agea et seq472 or 7,,ii7 come from families with an income that is below the poverty line2 7v7 student achievement gaps in science1 technology1 engineering1 and mathematics subjects2 7vi7 the percentage of students who successfully-- 7,i7 complete ,advanced ,placement or ,international ,baccalaureate courses in science1 technology1 engineering1 and mathematics subjects2 or 7,,ii7 complete rigorous1 credit-bearing postsecondary education courses in science1 technology1 engineering1 and mathematics subjects2 7vii7 available instructional systems and supports1 such as curricula1 instructional materials1 professional development1 teacher evaluation systems1 and assessments2 7viii7 science1 technology1 engineering1 and mathematics teacher qualifications2 and 7ix7 teacher shortages and teacher distribution among local educational agencies and schools in science1 technology1 engineering1 and mathematics subjects2 7,c7 shall include labor market information regarding the industry and business workforce needs within the area served by the eligible entity2 7,d7 shall include an analysis of the quality of pre-service preparation at all public institutions of higher education 7including alternative pathways to teacher licensure or certification7 for individuals preparing to teach science1 technology1 engineering1 and mathematics subjects in a preschool1 elementary school1 or secondary school in the ,state2 and 7,e7 shall include an analysis of the implementation of any multi-tier systems of support that have been employed in the ,state or ,states served by the eligible entity to address the learning needs of students in any science1 technology1 engineering1 and mathematics subjects4 7#b7 ,an identification of the specific science1 technology1 engineering1 and mathematics subjects that the ,state or eligible entity will address through the activities described in section #ddje1 consistent with the needs identified under paragraph 7#a7 7referred to in this subpart as identified subjects74 7#c7 ,a description1 in a manner that addresses any needs identified under paragraph 7#a71 of-- 7,a7 how grant funds will be used by the ,state or eligible entity to improve instruction in identified subjects using evidence-based programs of instruction that are aligned with the college and career ready standards and academic assessments2 7,b7 how grant funds will be used to support subgrantees and other high-need local educational agencies in the employment of multi-tiered systems of support to provide early intervening services1 as described in section #fac7;a77#d77;,a77ii7 of the ,individuals with ,disabilities ,education ,act1 and to increase student achievement in identified subjects2 7,c7 the process that the ,state or eligible entity will use for awarding subgrants1 including how relevant stakeholders will be involved2 7,d7 how the ,state's or eligible entity's activities and subgrants will be coordinated with other ,federal1 ,state1 and local programs and activities1 including career and technical education programs authorized under the ,carl ,d4 ,perkins ,career and ,technical ,education ,act of #bjjf 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #bcja et seq472 7,e7 the technical assistance that the ,state or eligible entity will provide to subgrantees to support the activities undertaken by the subgrantees2 7,f7 how the ,state or eligible entity will evaluate the activities funded1 both at the ,state and subgrantee level1 with funds provided under this subpart1 and in a manner consistent with any evaluation activities carried out by the ,institute of ,education ,sciences under section #ddjg1 or the ,national ,science ,foundation2 7,g7 how the ,state or eligible entity will allocate funds in a manner that will provide services to both elementary schools and secondary schools2 7,h7 how the ,state or eligible entity will provide targeted support to improve instruction in high-need local educational agencies and high-need schools2 7,i7 how the ,state or eligible entity's proposed project will ensure an increase in access for students who are members of groups underrepresented in science1 technology1 engineering1 and mathematics subject fields to high-quality courses in #a or more of the identified subjects2 and 7,j7 how the ,state or eligible entity will continue to involve stakeholders in education reform efforts related to science1 technology1 engineering1 and mathematics instruction4 7#d7 ,assurances that the ,state or eligible entity will monitor implementation of approved subgrantee plans4 7c7 ,additional ,funding ,a ,state or eligible entity that submits a request to use the additional ,state activities reservation described in section #ddje7;d77#b71 shall provide1 in a manner that addresses the needs identified under subsection 7b77#a71 a description of the activities that the eligible entity will carry out with such funds1 consistent with section #ddje4 #ddje4 ,authorized activities 7a7 ,required activities ,each ,state or eligible entity that receives a grant under this subpart shall use the grant funds to carry out each of the following activities3 7#a7 ,increasing access for students through grade #ab who are members of groups underrepresented in science1 technology1 engineering1 and mathematics subject fields to high-quality courses in the identified subjects4 7#b7 ,implementing evidence-based programs of instruction based on high-quality standards and assessments in the identified subjects4 7#c7 ,providing professional development and other comprehensive systems of support for teachers and school leaders to promote high-quality instruction and instructional leadership in the identified subjects4 7#d7 ,providing technical assistance to subgrantees and other high-need schools and local educational agencies in order to improve student achievement and narrow achievement gaps in identified subjects1 including through-- 7,a7 the development and implementation of multi-tier systems of support2 and 7,b7 the development of curriculum or instructional materials consistent with the principals of universal design for learning4 7b7 ,permissible activities ,each ,state or eligible entity that receives a grant under this subpart may use the grant funds to carry out #a or more of the following activities3 7#a7 ,recruiting qualified teachers and instructional leaders who are trained in identified subjects1 including teachers who have transitioned into the teaching profession from a career in science1 technology1 engineering1 and mathematics fields4 7#b7 ,recruiting and training teachers to teach dual credit and dual enrollment postsecondary-level courses to high school students in identified subjects4 7#c7 ,providing induction and mentoring services to new teachers in identified subjects4 7#d7 ,developing instructional supports1 such as curricula and assessments1 which shall be evidence-based and aligned with ,state college and career ready academic content standards1 and may include ,internet-based curricula and ,internet-based instructional supports4 7#e7 ,implementing an interdisciplinary approach1 by integrating instruction in #a or more science1 technology1 engineering1 and mathematics subjects with reading1 ,english language arts1 or instruction in other core academic subjects and noncore academic subjects4 7c7 ,subgrants 7#a7 ,in ,general ,each ,state or eligible entity that receives a grant under this section shall award subgrants1 on a competitive basis1 to eligible subgrantees4 7#b7 ,minimum ,subgrant ,a ,state or eligible entity shall award subgrants under this subsection that are of sufficient size and scope to support high-quality1 evidence-based1 effective programs that are consistent with the purpose of this subpart4 7#c7 ,subgrantee ,application 7,a7 ,in ,general ,each eligible subgrantee desiring a subgrant under this subsection shall submit an application to the ,state or eligible entity at such time1 in such manner1 and accompanied by such information as the ,state or eligible entity may require4 7,b7 ,contents of ,subgrantee ,application ,at a minimum1 the application described in subparagraph 7,a7 shall include the following3 7i7 ,a description of the activities that the eligible subgrantee will carry out1 and how such activities will improve teaching and student academic achievement in the identified subjects1 in a manner consistent with scientifically valid research4 7ii7 ,a description of how the eligible subgrantee will use funds provided under this subsection to serve students and teachers in high-need schools4 7iii7 ,a description of how funds provided under this subsection will be coordinated with other ,federal1 ,state1 and local programs and activities1 including career and technical education programs authorized under the ,carl ,d4 ,perkins ,career and ,technical ,education ,act of #bjjf 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #bcja et seq474 7iv7 ,if the eligible subgrantee is working with outside partners1 a description of how such outside partners will be involved in improving instruction and increasing access to high-quality learning experiences in the identified subjects4 7#d7 ,subgrantee ,use of ,funds 7,a7 ,required ,use of ,funds ,each subgrantee under this subsection shall use the subgrant funds to carry out activities for students through grade #ab1 consistent with the activities described in the subgrantee's application1 which shall include-- 7i7 high-quality teacher and instructional leader recruitment1 support1 and evaluation in the identified subjects2 7ii7 professional development1 which may include development and support for instructional coaches1 to enable teachers and instructional leaders to increase student achievement in identified subjects1 through-- 7,i7 implementation of classroom assessments2 and 7,,ii7 differentiation of instruction in identified subjects for all students1 including for students who are children with disabilities and students who are ,english learners2 7iii7 activities to-- 7,i7 improve the content knowledge of teachers2 and 7,,ii7 facilitate professional collaboration1 which may include providing time for such collaborations2 7iv7 the development1 adoption1 and improvement of high-quality curricula and instructional supports that-- 7,i7 are aligned with ,state college and career ready academic content standards2 and 7,,ii7 the eligible subgrantee will use to improve student academic achievement in identified subjects2 7v7 the development or improvement1 and implementation1 of multi-tier systems of support to provide early intervening services and to increase student achievement in #a or more of the identified subjects2 and 7vi7 integrating instruction in the identified subjects with instruction in reading1 ,english language arts1 or other core and noncore academic subjects4 7,b7 ,allowable ,use of ,funds ,in addition to the required activities described in subparagraph 7,a71 each eligible subgrantee that receives a subgrant under this subsection1 may also use the subgrant funds to-- 7i7 support the participation of underserved populations in nonprofit competitions related to science1 technology1 engineering1 and mathematics subjects 7such as robotics1 science research1 invention1 mathematics1 computer science1 and technology competitions72 7ii7 broaden secondary school students' access to1 and interest in1 careers that require academic preparation in #a or more identified subjects2 and 7iii7 broaden secondary school students' access to early college high schools1 dual enrollment1 or concurrent enrollment courses in science1 technology1 engineering1 and mathematics subjects1 including providing professional development to teachers and leaders related to this work4 7,c7 ,limitation ,each subgrantee that receives a subgrant under this subsection shall not expend more than #ae percent of the subgrant funds on the activities described in subparagraph 7,b74 7,d7 ,matching funds ,a ,state or eligible entity shall require an eligible subgrantee receiving a subgrant under this subsection to demonstrate that such subgrantee has obtained a commitment from #a or more outside partners to match1 using non-,federal funds or in-kind contributions1 not less than #ae percent of the amount of subgrant funds4 ,in the case of significant financial hardship1 an eligible subgrantee may apply to the ,state or eligible entity for1 and the ,state or eligible entity may grant1 a waiver of a portion of the minimum matching funds requirement4 7d7 ,state ,activities 7#a7 ,in ,general ,each ,state or eligible entity that receives a grant under this subpart may use not more than #e percent of grant funds for-- 7,a7 administrative costs2 7,b7 monitoring the implementation of subgrants2 7,c7 providing technical assistance to subgrantees2 and 7,d7 evaluating subgrants in coordination with the evaluation described in section #ddjg4 7#b7 ,reservation ,each ,state or eligible entity that receives a grant under this subpart may submit a request to the ,secretary to reserve not more than #ae percent of grant funds1 inclusive of the amount described in paragraph 7#a71 for additional ,state activities1 consistent with subsections 7a7 and 7b74 #ddjf4 ,performance metrics2 report 7a7 ,establishment of ,performance ,metrics ,the ,secretary1 acting through the ,director of the ,institute of ,education ,sciences1 shall establish performance metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of the activities carried out under this subpart4 7b7 ,annual ,report ,each ,state or eligible entity that receives a grant under this subpart shall prepare and submit an annual report to the ,secretary1 which shall include information relevant to the performance metrics described in subsection 7a74 #ddjg4 ,evaluation ,from the amount reserved in accordance with section #ifja1 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 acting through the ,director of the ,institute of ,education ,sciences1 and in consultation with the ,director of the ,national ,science ,foundation-- 7,a7 evaluate the implementation and impact of the activities supported under this subpart1 including progress measured by the metrics established under section #ddjf7;a72 and 7,b7 identify best practices to improve instruction in science1 technology1 engineering1 and mathematics subjects2 and 7#b7 disseminate1 in consultation with the ,national ,science ,foundation1 research on best practices to improve instruction in science1 technology1 engineering1 and mathematics subjects4 #ddjh4 ,supplement not supplant ,funds received under this subpart shall be used to supplement1 and not supplant1 funds that would otherwise be used for activities authorized under this subpart4 #ddji4 ,maintenance of effort ,a ,state that receives funds under this subpart for a fiscal year shall maintain the fiscal effort provided by the ,state for the subjects supported by the funds under this part at a level equal to or greater than the level of such fiscal effort for the preceding fiscal year4 #b ,,stem ,master ,teacher ,corps ,program #ddba4 ,purpose ,the purpose of this subpart is to establish a ,,stem ,master ,teacher ,corps program that-- 7#a7 elevates the status of the ,,stem teaching profession by recognizing and rewarding outstanding ,,stem teachers2 7#b7 attracts and retains effective ,,stem teachers1 particularly in high-need schools1 by offering them additional compensation1 instructional resources1 and instructional leadership roles2 and 7#c7 creates a network of outstanding ,,stem teacher-leaders who will-- 7,a7 share best practices and resources2 7,b7 take on leadership responsibilities in their schools1 districts1 ,states 7if part of the participating area71 or consortia with the authority to provide professional support to their ,,stem colleagues not participating in the ,,stem ,master ,teacher ,corps2 7,c7 aid in the development and retention of beginning teachers by serving as their role models and providing them with instructional support2 and 7,d7 inform the development of ,,stem education policy4 #ddbb4 ,definitions ,in this subpart3 7#a7 ,eligible entity ,the term eligible entity means a consortium of high-need local educational agencies or #a or more ,state educational agencies1 acting in partnership with #a or more-- 7,a7 institutions of higher education2 or 7,b7 nonprofit organizations with a demonstrated record of success in preparing or improving the effectiveness of ,,stem teachers4 7#b7 ,participating area ,the term participating area means-- 7,a7 in the case of an eligible entity that includes a ,state educational agency or consortium of ,state educational agencies1 the ,state or ,states2 or 7,b7 in the case of an eligible entity that includes a consortium of local educational agencies1 the area served by such agencies4 7#c7 ,rural school ,the term rural school means a public school-- 7,a7 designated with a school locale code of ,distant ,town1 ,remote ,town1 ,fringe ,rural1 ,distant ,rural1 or ,remote ,rural2 and 7,b7 served by a local educational agency in which not less than two-thirds of the students served by the agency attend a school designated with #a of the school locale codes listed in subparagraph 7,a74 7#d7 ,,stem ,the term ,,stem means science1 technology1 engineering1 and mathematics1 including computer science4 #ddbc4 ,,stem ,master ,teacher ,corps ,program 7a7 ,in general 7#a7 ,grants authorized ,from the amount reserved under section #ddjc7;a77#a77;,c71 the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,director of the ,national ,science ,foundation and the heads of other appropriate ,federal agencies1 as determined by the ,secretary1 shall establish a ,,stem ,master ,teacher ,corps program by awarding1 on a competitive basis1 #a or more grants of not less than #ae1jjj1jjj each to eligible entities to enable the eligible entities to establish the program1 in accordance with section #ddbe4 7#b7 ,planning grants ,the ,secretary may award planning grants to eligible entities to enable the entities to make plans to establish the program1 in accordance with section #ddbe4 7b7 ,duration of grant 7#a7 ,in general ,a grant awarded under this subpart shall be for a period of not more than #e years4 7#b7 ,review ,the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 review1 #c years after an eligible entity is awarded a grant under this subpart1 the performance of the entity during the #c-year period2 and 7,b7 fund the remaining grant period for such entity if the ,secretary determines1 based on such review1 that the entity is achieving satisfactory results4 7c7 ,matching requirement 7#a7 ,in general ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 an eligible entity that receives a grant under this subpart shall provide1 from non-,federal sources1 an amount equal to not less than #ej percent of the amount of the grant1 which may be provided in cash or in-kind1 to carry out the activities supported by the grant4 7#b7 ,exception 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may waive the #ej-percent matching requirement under paragraph 7#a7 for an eligible entity that the ,secretary determines is unable to meet such requirement4 ,the ,secretary shall set a matching requirement for such eligible entities according to the sliding scale described in subparagraph 7,b74 7,b7 ,sliding scale ,the amount of a match under subparagraph 7,a7 shall be established based on a sliding fee scale that takes into account-- 7i7 the relative poverty of the population to be targeted by the eligible entity2 and 7ii7 the ability of the eligible entity to obtain such matching funds4 7#c7 ,consideration ,the ,secretary shall not consider an eligible entity's ability to match funds when determining which eligible entities will receive grant awards under this subpart4 #ddbd4 ,application 7a7 ,in general ,an eligible entity desiring a grant under this subpart shall submit an application to the ,secretary at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,secretary may require4 7b7 ,contents ,an application submitted under this section shall include-- 7#a7 a description of the ,,stem ,master ,teacher ,corps program that the eligible entity intends to carry out1 including the number of ,corps members the entity intends to select1 the intended distribution of subjects and grade levels taught1 the geographic and economic characteristics of the local educational agencies that are part of the participating area1 such as the rural-urban continuum codes and proportion of high-need schools served1 and the type of activities proposed for recruitment of ,corps members2 7#b7 a description of the roles and responsibilities that each participating local educational agency1 ,state1 institution of higher education1 or nonprofit organization1 as applicable1 will have2 7#c7 a demonstration that the entity has sufficient capacity to carry out the activities described in section #ddbe2 7#d7 a description of the member selection process and criteria that the applicant will use to select members of the ,,stem ,master ,teacher ,corps1 in accordance with section #ddbe7;b72 7#e7 a description of how the eligible entity intends to facilitate networking and sharing of best practices and educational resources relating to ,,stem education among ,corps members1 particularly at rural schools1 if applicable1 and make a selection of these best practices and resources more widely available to other teachers and the ,,stem educational community1 including through electronic means2 7#f7 a demonstration that the entity has a clear plan for-- 7,a7 offering research-based professional development to ,corps members1 including training on instructional leadership1 mentoring1 engaging and effectively teaching historically underachieving or underrepresented groups in ,,stem fields1 such as girls1 minorities1 low-income students1 ,english learners1 and students who are children with disabilities1 and effective ,,stem teaching methods1 such as incorporating hands-on ,,stem projects into their lesson plans2 and 7,b7 tracking the effectiveness of such professional development2 7#g7 a demonstration that the entity has a clear plan for evaluating the impact of the professional support provided by ,,stem ,master ,teacher ,corps members to other teachers in their school1 district1 and participating area2 7#h7 a description of how the local educational agencies and schools served by the eligible entity intend to align ,,stem ,master ,teacher ,corps members' duties with school systems and activities already in place1 if applicable1 such as professional development and mentoring2 7#i7 an explanation of how ,,stem ,master ,teacher ,corps members will be afforded the time1 authority1 and resources to fulfill requirements under the program1 and how other teachers will be afforded the time to receive professional support from ,corps members2 7#aj7 a demonstration that the entity has a clear plan for oversight to ensure that ,,stem ,master ,teacher ,corps members carry out the responsibilities described in section #ddbe7;c7 to the fullest extent practicable1 and a description of the actions to be taken if a member does not carry out such responsibilities2 and 7#aa7 a description of how the grant funds will be financially managed4 7c7 ,criteria for awarding grants 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall award grants under this subpart on the basis of merit considering1 at a minimum1 the following3 7,a7 ,the extent to which the local educational agencies that are part of the eligible entity are committed to integrating the program into existing school structures1 policies1 operations1 and budgets1 such as by enabling ,,stem ,master ,teacher ,corps members to take on leadership roles in their schools1 districts1 and participating area1 in addition to their classroom duties1 including assisting in the development and implementation of professional development activities and driving the instructional program of the school4 7,b7 ,the quality of the proposed professional development1 teacher leadership and mentorship activities1 and networking opportunities4 7,c7 ,demonstration that the local educational agencies and schools they serve have removed barriers to full participation in the program1 including affording ,corps members and the teachers they mentor the time to participate in activities required by the program4 7,d7 ,the number and quality of the individuals that will be served by the program4 7,e7 ,the capacity of the eligible entity to effectively carry out the program4 7#b7 ,priority ,in awarding grants under this subpart1 the ,secretary shall give priority to-- 7,a7 eligible entities that intend to include large numbers of teachers in the ,,stem ,master ,teacher ,corps2 and 7,b7 eligible entities that intend to include rural schools1 particularly high-need rural schools1 in the participating area to be served4 #ddbe4 ,required use of funds 7a7 ,in general ,an eligible entity receiving a grant under this subpart shall use grant funds to-- 7#a7 administer the selection of teachers for membership in the ,,stem ,master ,teacher ,corps1 in accordance with the requirements of subsection 7b72 7#b7 provide compensation to each public school teacher who is selected and serves as a member of the ,,stem ,master ,teacher ,corps1 in recognition of the teacher's teaching accomplishments1 leadership1 and increased responsibilities1 which amount shall-- 7,a7 supplement1 and not supplant1 the teacher's base salary2 and 7,b7 be equal to-- 7i7 in the case of a teacher who teaches at a high-need public school1 including a high-need charter school1 #ae1jjj per year for each year the teacher serves as a member of the ,corps2 and 7ii7 in the case of a teacher who teaches at a public school1 including a charter school1 that is not a high-need school1 #e1jjj per year for each year the teacher serves as a member of the ,corps2 7#c7 provide research-based professional development activities for members of the ,,stem ,master ,teacher ,corps1 as described in section #ddbd7;b77#f71 and track the effectiveness of such professional development in order to determine whether to alter professional development activities2 7#d7 provide discretionary resources for ,,stem ,master ,teacher ,corps members at high-need public schools to use in their classrooms and schools1 including for after school activities to enrich ,,stem education and for equipment and technology to facilitate long distance networking1 mentoring1 and sharing of best practices2 7#e7 assist in coordinating instructional leadership roles for ,,stem ,master ,teacher ,corps members and mentoring relationships between ,,stem ,master ,teacher ,corps members and other teachers in the same school1 school district1 and participating area in which the ,corps members serve as instructional leaders2 7#f7 facilitate efforts by ,,stem ,master ,teacher ,corps members to inform ,,stem education policy at the national1 ,state1 and local levels2 7#g7 help defray costs associated with affording ,,stem ,master ,teacher ,corps members the time to fulfill their duties as ,corps members2 and 7#h7 support other activities that advance the purpose of this subpart4 7b7 ,selecting ,members of the ,,stem ,master ,teacher ,corps 7#a7 ,selection criteria for corps members ,the eligible entity shall select1 as members of the ,,stem ,master ,teacher ,corps1 exemplary ,,stem teachers at the elementary school and secondary school levels who teach in the participating area1 which may also include special education teachers and teachers of ,english learners who teach a ,,stem subject4 ,in selecting the members1 the eligible entity shall-- 7,a7 make decisions based on the teacher's-- 7i7 ability to improve student academic achievement in the ,,stem fields1 as demonstrated by1 if applicable1 student academic growth in such fields2 7ii7 ability to enhance student engagement in such fields2 and 7iii7 record of leadership in the teacher's school and involvement in professional and outreach activities2 and 7,b7 evaluate the teacher's ability and record based on multiple measures1 such as-- 7i7 teacher evaluations of pedagogical skills2 7ii7 an assessment of content knowledge2 7iii7 the performance and improvement of the teacher's students on tests2 7iv7 demonstration of practical professional experience in the teacher's discipline1 such as having worked in industry or research2 7v7 involvement in ,,stem discipline professional societies2 7vi7 ,,stem outreach and community involvement2 and 7vii7 certification by the ,national ,board for ,professional ,teaching ,standards1 or other equivalently rigorous1 performance-based1 peer-reviewed certification1 as a high-performing teacher4 7#b7 ,overall corps membership requirements ,an eligible entity receiving a grant under this subpart shall ensure that-- 7,a7 not more than #e percent of the ,,stem teachers who teach in the participating area are members of the ,corps2 7,b7 not less than #ge percent of the ,,stem ,master ,teacher ,corps members are teachers at high-need schools2 7,c7 the proportion of ,,stem ,master ,teacher ,corps members in the participating area who teach at rural high-need schools is not less than the proportion of all teachers who teach at rural high-need schools in the participating area2 7,d7 there are multiple cohorts of ,,stem ,master ,teacher ,corps members2 and 7,e7 the ,,stem ,master ,teacher ,corps includes teachers from each of the disciplines of science1 technology1 engineering1 and mathematics1 if teachers from each of these disciplines meeting the standards of ,corps membership are available in the participating area and may include teachers of career and technical education4 7#c7 ,participation of private school teachers ,an eligible entity may select ,,stem teachers who teach at private schools in the participating area to be members of the ,,stem ,master ,teacher ,corps1 except that-- 7,a7 not more than #e percent of teachers selected as ,,stem ,master ,teacher ,corps members shall be teachers at private schools2 and 7,b7 private school teachers shall not be eligible for compensation described in subsection 7a77#b71 discretionary resource funds described in subsection 7a77#d71 or for defrayment funds described in subsection 7a77#g74 7c7 ,corps member requirements ,each teacher selected to be a member of the ,,stem ,master ,teacher ,corps who wishes to join the ,corps shall enter into an agreement with the eligible entity1 under which the teacher shall1 as a condition of receiving the compensation described in subsection 7a77#b7 and the discretionary resources described in subsection 7a77#d71 agree to carry out the responsibilities of a master teacher as required by the eligible entity1 including-- 7#a7 participating in professional development activities offered by the program2 7#b7 networking and sharing best practices and educational resources with other members of the ,,stem ,master ,teacher ,corps2 and 7#c7 contributing to the professional development of the teacher's colleagues1 which may include providing school-based professional support to other ,,stem teachers through regular weekly professional development sessions and individual coaching1 where possible1 leading professional learning communities1 and taking on other instructional leadership roles in the teacher's school1 district1 ,state1 if part of the participating area1 or consortium4 7d7 ,collection for ,noncompliance 7#a7 ,monitoring compliance ,each eligible entity that receives a grant under this subpart shall monitor whether each teacher the entity selects to be a member of the ,,stem ,master ,teacher ,corps is in compliance with the ,corps member requirements described in subsection 7c74 7#b7 ,collection of repayment 7,a7 ,in general ,a teacher selected to be a member of the ,,stem ,master ,teacher ,corps shall repay the additional compensation provided for a school year described in subsection 7a77#b7 to the eligible entity if-- 7i7 the entity finds the teacher not in compliance with the ,corps member requirements described in subsection 7c7 and the entity determines the teacher should no longer be a member of the ,corps for such year2 or 7ii7 the teacher withdraws during such year from membership in the ,corps without an accepted excuse1 as determined by the eligible entity4 7,b7 ,compensation returned to the ,treasury 7i7 ,in general ,except as provided in clause 7ii71 an eligible entity that receives repaid compensation under subparagraph 7,a7 shall return such compensation to the ,united ,states ,treasury4 7ii7 ,administrative costs ,an eligible entity that receives repaid compensation under subparagraph 7,a7 may retain a percentage1 determined by the ,secretary1 of such repayment to defray administrative costs associated with the collection4 #ddbf4 ,performance metrics2 report 7a7 ,establishment of performance metrics ,the ,secretary1 acting through the ,director of the ,institute of ,education ,sciences1 shall establish performance metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of the activities carried out under this subpart4 7b7 ,annual report ,each eligible entity that receives a grant under this subpart shall prepare and submit an annual report to the ,secretary1 which shall include information relevant to the performance metrics described in subsection 7a74 #ddbg4 ,supplement not supplant ,funds received under this subpart shall be used to supplement1 and not supplant1 funds that would otherwise be used for activities authorized under this subpart4 #ddbh4 ,evaluation ,from the amount reserved in accordance with section #ifja1 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 acting through the ,director of the ,institute of ,education ,sciences1 and in consultation with the ,director of the ,national ,science ,foundation-- 7,a7 evaluate the implementation and impact of the activities supported under this subpart1 with regard to the program's success in achieving the purpose described in section #ddba2 7,b7 identify optimal strategies for the design1 implementation1 and continuing development of the ,,stem ,master ,teacher ,corps program2 and 7,c7 identify best practices for developing1 supporting1 and retaining ,,stem teachers based on lessons learned from the ,,stem ,master ,teacher ,corps program2 and 7#b7 disseminate findings from the evaluation conducted under paragraph 7#a7 to the ,,stem education field and make the findings publicly available4 4