,,ib ,union ,calendar ,no4 #aji #aaeth ,,congress #ast ,session ,h4 ,r4 #bcec ,report ,no4 #aae-afd ,,in ,,the ,,house ,,of ,,representatives ,may #d1 #bjag ,mr4 ,thompson of ,pennsylvania 7for himself1 ,mr4 ,byrne1 ,mr4 ,smucker1 ,mr4 ,ferguson1 ,mr4 ,krishnamoorthi1 ,ms4 ,clark of ,massachusetts1 ,mr4 ,langevin1 and ,mr4 ,nolan7 introduced the following bill2 which was referred to the ,committee on ,education and the ,workforce ,june #g1 #bjag ,additional sponsors3 ,ms4 ,stefanik1 ,mr4 ,lewis of ,minnesota1 ,ms4 ,foxx1 ,mr4 ,scott of ,virginia1 ,ms4 ,bonamici1 ,mr4 ,schrader1 ,mr4 ,meehan1 ,mr4 ,mitchell1 ,mr4 ,courtney1 ,mr4 ,grothman1 ,mr4 ,norcross1 ,mr4 ,mooney of ,west ,virginia1 ,mr4 ,culberson1 ,mr4 ,hultgren1 ,mr4 ,wilson of ,south ,carolina1 ,mr4 ,costello of ,pennsylvania1 ,mr4 ,bishop of ,michigan1 ,mr4 ,stivers1 ,mr4 ,jenkins of ,west ,virginia1 ,mr4 ,cartwright1 ,mr4 ,curbelo of ,florida1 ,mr4 ,messer1 ,mr4 ,peters1 ,mr4 ,guthrie1 ,mr4 ,roe of ,tennessee1 ,mr4 ,allen1 ,mr4 ,barletta1 ,mr4 ,walberg1 ,mr4 ,estes of ,kansas1 ,mr4 ,garrett1 ,mr4 ,rokita1 ,mr4 ,rouzer1 and ,mr4 ,gallagher ,june #g1 #bjag ,reported with an amendment1 committed to the ,committee of the ,whole ,house on the ,state of the ,union1 and ordered to be printed ,strike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italic ,for text of introduced bill1 see copy of bill as introduced on ,may #d1 #bjag ,a ,,bill ,to reauthorize the ,carl ,d4 ,perkins ,career and ,technical ,education ,act of #bjjf4 #a4 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,strengthening ,career and ,technical ,education for the #bast ,century ,act4 #b4 ,table of contents ,the table of contents for this ,act is as follows3 ,sec4 #a4 ,short title4 ,sec4 #b4 ,table of contents4 ,sec4 #c4 ,references4 ,sec4 #d4 ,effective date4 ,sec4 #e4 ,table of contents of the ,carl ,d4 ,perkins ,career and ,technical ,education ,act of #bjjf4 ,sec4 #f4 ,purpose4 ,sec4 #g4 ,definitions4 ,sec4 #h4 ,transition provisions4 ,sec4 #i4 ,prohibitions4 ,sec4 #aj4 ,authorization of appropriations4 ,title ,i--,career and technical education assistance to the ,states ,part ,a--,allotment and ,allocation ,sec4 #aaj4 ,reservations and ,state allotment4 ,sec4 #aaa4 ,within ,state allocation4 ,sec4 #aab4 ,accountability4 ,sec4 #aac4 ,national activities4 ,sec4 #aad4 ,assistance for the outlying areas4 ,sec4 #aae4 ,tribally controlled postsecondary career and technical institutions4 ,sec4 #aaf4 ,occupational and employment information4 ,part ,b--,state provisions ,sec4 #aba4 ,state plan4 ,sec4 #abb4 ,improvement plans4 ,sec4 #abc4 ,state leadership activities4 ,part ,c--,local provisions ,sec4 #aca4 ,local application for career and technical education programs4 ,sec4 #acb4 ,local uses of funds4 ,title ,,ii--,general provisions ,sec4 #bja4 ,federal and ,state administrative provisions4 ,title ,,iii--,amendments to the ,wagner-,peyser ,act ,sec4 #cja4 ,state responsibilities4 #c4 ,references ,except as otherwise expressly provided1 whenever in this ,act an amendment or repeal is expressed in terms of an amendment to1 or repeal of1 a section or other provision1 the reference shall be considered to be made to a section or other provision of the ,carl ,d4 ,perkins ,career and ,technical ,education ,act of #bjjf 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #bcja et seq474 #d4 ,effective date ,this ,act1 and the amendments made by this ,act1 shall take effect beginning on ,july #a1 #bjah4 #e4 ,table of contents of the ,carl ,d4 ,perkins ,career and ,technical ,education ,act of #bjjf ,section #a7;b7 is amended to read as follows3 7b7 ,table of contents ,the table of contents for this ,act is as follows3 ,sec4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents4 ,sec4 #b4 ,purpose4 ,sec4 #c4 ,definitions4 ,sec4 #d4 ,transition provisions4 ,sec4 #e4 ,privacy4 ,sec4 #f4 ,limitation4 ,sec4 #g4 ,special rule4 ,sec4 #h4 ,prohibitions4 ,sec4 #i4 ,authorization of appropriations4 ,,title ,i--,,career ,,and ,,technical ,,education ,,assistance ,,to ,,the ,,states ,part ,a--,allotment and ,allocation ,sec4 #aaa4 ,reservations and ,state allotment4 ,sec4 #aab4 ,within ,state allocation4 ,sec4 #aac4 ,accountability4 ,sec4 #aad4 ,national activities4 ,sec4 #aae4 ,assistance for the outlying areas4 ,sec4 #aaf4 ,native ,american programs4 ,sec4 #aag4 ,tribally controlled postsecondary career and technical institutions4 ,part ,b--,state ,provisions ,sec4 #aba4 ,state administration4 ,sec4 #abb4 ,state plan4 ,sec4 #abc4 ,improvement plans4 ,sec4 #abd4 ,state leadership activities4 ,part ,c--,local ,provisions ,sec4 #aca4 ,distribution of funds to secondary education programs4 ,sec4 #acb4 ,distribution of funds for postsecondary education programs4 ,sec4 #acc4 ,special rules for career and technical education4 ,sec4 #acd4 ,local application for career and technical education programs4 ,sec4 #ace4 ,local uses of funds4 ,,title ,,ii--,,general ,,provisions ,part ,a--,federal ,administrative ,provisions ,sec4 #baa4 ,fiscal requirements4 ,sec4 #bab4 ,authority to make payments4 ,sec4 #bac4 ,construction4 ,sec4 #bad4 ,voluntary selection and participation4 ,sec4 #bae4 ,limitation for certain students4 ,sec4 #baf4 ,federal laws guaranteeing civil rights4 ,sec4 #bag4 ,participation of private school personnel and children4 ,sec4 #bah4 ,limitation on ,federal regulations4 ,sec4 #bai4 ,study on programs of study aligned to high-skill1 high-wage occupations4 ,part ,b--,state ,administrative ,provisions ,sec4 #bba4 ,joint funding4 ,sec4 #bbb4 ,prohibition on use of funds to induce out-of-,state relocation of businesses4 ,sec4 #bbc4 ,state administrative costs4 ,sec4 #bbd4 ,student assistance and other ,federal programs4 4 #f4 ,purpose ,section #b 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #bcja7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 by striking academic and career and technical skills and inserting academic knowledge and technical and employability skills2 and 7,b7 by inserting and programs of study after technical education programs2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking 1 including tech prep education2 and 7#c7 in paragraph 7#d71 by inserting and programs of study after technical education programs4 #g4 ,definitions ,section #c 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #bcjb7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking paragraphs 7#af71 7#bc71 7#bd71 7#be71 7#bf71 and 7#cb72 7#b7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#h71 7#i71 7#aj71 7#aa71 7#ab71 7#ac71 7#ad71 7#ae71 7#ag71 7#ah71 7#ai71 7#bj71 7#ba71 7#bb71 7#bg71 7#bh71 7#bi71 7#cj71 7#ca71 7#cc71 and 7#cd7 as paragraphs 7#i71 7#aj71 7#ac71 7#af71 7#ag71 7#ai71 7#bj71 7#bc71 7#be71 7#bg71 7#bh71 7#cj71 7#cb71 7#ce71 7#ci71 7#dj71 7#da71 7#dd71 7#de71 7#df71 and 7#dg71 respectively2 7#c7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking #e different occupational fields to individuals and inserting three different fields1 especially in in-demand industry sectors or occupations1 that are available to all students2 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,d71 by striking not fewer than #e different occupational fields and inserting not fewer than three different occupational fields2 7#d7 in paragraph 7#e7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7i7 in clause 7i7-- 7,i7 by striking coherent and rigorous content aligned with challenging academic standards and inserting content at the secondary level aligned with the challenging ,state academic standards adopted by a ,state under section #aaaa7;b77#a7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcaa7;b77#a771 and at the postsecondary level with the rigorous academic content12 7,,ii7 by striking and skills and inserting and skills12 and 7,,iii7 by inserting 1 including in in-demand industry sectors or occupations before the semicolon at the end2 7ii7 in clause 7ii71 by striking 1 an industry-recognized credential1 a certificate1 or an associate degree and inserting or a recognized postsecondary credential1 which may include an industry-recognized credential2 and 7iii7 in clause 7iii71 by striking and at the end2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7i7 by inserting 1 work-based1 or other after competency-based2 7ii7 by striking contributes to the and inserting supports the development of2 7iii7 by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon2 and 7iv7 by striking general2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7,c7 to the extent practicable1 coordinate between secondary and postsecondary education programs1 which may include early college programs with articulation agreements1 dual or concurrent enrollment program opportunities1 or programs of study2 and 7,d7 may include career exploration at the high school level or as early as the middle grades 7as such term is defined in section #haja of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ghja774 2 7#e7 in paragraph 7#g7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking 7and parents1 as appropriate7 and inserting 7and1 as appropriate1 parents and out-of-school youth72 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking financial aid1 and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting financial aid1 job training1 secondary and postsecondary options 7including baccalaureate degree programs71 dual or concurrent enrollment programs1 work-based learning opportunities1 and support services42 7#f7 by inserting after paragraph 7#g7 the following3 7#h7 ,career pathways ,the term career pathways has the meaning given the term in section #c of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #cajb74 2 7#g7 by inserting after paragraph 7#aj7 7as so redesignated by paragraph 7#b77 the following3 7#aa7 ,,cte concentrator ,the term ,,cte concentrator means-- 7,a7 at the secondary school level1 a student served by an eligible recipient who has-- 7i7 completed three or more career and technical education courses2 or 7ii7 completed at least two courses in a single career and technical education program or program of study2 or 7,b7 at the postsecondary level1 a student enrolled in an eligible recipient who has-- 7i7 earned at least #ab cumulative credits within a career and technical education program or program of study2 or 7ii7 completed such a program if the program encompasses fewer than #ab credits or the equivalent in total4 7#ab7 ,,cte ,participant ,the term ,,cte participant means an individual who completes not less than one course or earns not less than one credit in a career and technical education program or program of study of an eligible recipient4 2 7#h7 by inserting after paragraph 7#ac7 7as so redesignated by paragraph 7#b77 the following3 7#ad7 ,dual or concurrent enrollment ,the term dual or concurrent enrollment has the meaning given the term in section #haja of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ghja74 7#ae7 ,early college high school ,the term early college high school has the meaning given the term in section #haja of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ghja74 2 7#i7 by inserting after paragraph 7#ag7 7as so redesignated by paragraph 7#b77 the following3 7#ah7 ,eligible entity ,the term eligible entity means a consortium that-- 7,a7 shall include at least two of the following3 7i7 a local educational agency2 7ii7 an educational service agency2 7iii7 an eligible institution2 7iv7 an area career and technical education school2 7v7 a ,state educational agency2 or 7vi7 the ,bureau of ,indian ,education2 7,b7 may include a regional1 ,state1 or local public or private organization1 including a community-based organization1 one or more employers1 or a qualified intermediary2 and 7,c7 is led by an entity or partnership of entities described in subparagraph 7,a74 2 7#aj7 by amending paragraph 7#ai7 7as so redesignated by paragraph 7#b77 to read as follows3 7#ai7 ,eligible institution ,the term eligible institution means-- 7,a7 a consortium of two or more of the entities described in subparagraphs 7,b7 through 7,f72 7,b7 a public or nonprofit private institution of higher education that offers and will use funds provided under this title in support of career and technical education courses that lead to technical skill proficiency1 an industry-recognized credential1 a certificate1 or an associate degree2 7,c7 a local educational agency providing education at the postsecondary level2 7,d7 an area career and technical education school providing education at the postsecondary level2 7,e7 a postsecondary educational institution controlled by the ,bureau of ,indian ,affairs or operated by or on behalf of any ,indian tribe that is eligible to contract with the ,secretary of the ,interior for the administration of programs under the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #dej et seq47 or the ,act of ,april #af1 #aicd 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #deb et seq472 or 7,f7 an educational service agency4 2 7#aa7 by adding after paragraph 7#bj7 7as so redesignated by paragraph 7#b77 the following3 7#ba7 ,english learner ,the term ,english learner means-- 7,a7 a secondary school student who is an ,english learner1 as defined in section #haja of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ghja72 or 7,b7 an adult or an out-of-school youth who has limited ability in speaking1 reading1 writing1 or understanding the ,english language and-- 7i7 whose native language is a language other than ,english2 or 7ii7 who lives in a family environment in which a language other than ,english is the dominant language4 7#bb7 ,evidence-based ,the term evidence-based has the meaning given the term in section #haja7ba77;,a7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ghja7ba77;,a774 2 7#ab7 by inserting after paragraph 7#bc7 7as so redesignated by paragraph 7#b77 the following3 7#bd7 ,in-demand industry sector or occupation ,the term in-demand industry sector or occupation has the meaning given the term in section #c of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #cajb74 2 7#ac7 by inserting after paragraph 7#be7 7as so redesignated by paragraph 7#b77 the following3 7#bf7 ,industry or sector partnership ,the term industry or sector partnership has the meaning given the term in section #c of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #cajb74 2 7#ad7 by inserting after paragraph 7#bh7 7as so redesignated by paragraph 7#b77 the following3 7#bi7 ,local workforce development board ,the term local workforce development board means a local workforce development board established under section #ajg of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act4 2 7#ae7 by inserting after paragraph 7#cj7 7as so redesignated by paragraph 7#b77 the following3 7#ca7 ,out-of-school youth ,the term out-of-school youth has the meaning given the term in section #c of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #cajb74 2 7#af7 by inserting after paragraph 7#cb7 7as so redesignated by paragraph 7#b77 the following3 7#cc7 ,paraprofessional ,the term paraprofessional has the meaning given the term in section #haja of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ghja74 7#cd7 ,pay for success initiative ,the term pay for success initiative has the meaning given the term in section #haja of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ghja71 except that such term does not include an initiative that-- 7,a7 reduces the special education or related services that a student would otherwise receive under the ,individuals with ,disabilities ,education ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #adjj et seq472 or 7,b7 otherwise reduces the rights of a student or the obligations of an entity under the ,individuals with ,disabilities ,education ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #adjj et seq471 the ,rehabilitation ,act of #aigc 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #gja et seq471 the ,americans with ,disabilities ,act of #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abaja et seq471 or any other law4 2 7#ag7 by inserting after paragraph 7#ce7 7as so redesignated by paragraph 7#b77 the following3 7#cf7 ,program of study ,the term program of study means a coordinated1 nonduplicative sequence of secondary and postsecondary academic and technical content that-- 7,a7 incorporates challenging ,state academic standards1 including those adopted by a ,state under section #aaaa7;b77#a7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcaa7;b77#a771 that-- 7i7 address both academic and technical knowledge and skills1 including employability skills2 and 7ii7 are aligned with the needs of industries in the economy of the ,state1 region1 or local area2 7,b7 progresses in specificity 7beginning with all aspects of an industry or career cluster and leading to more occupational specific instruction72 7,c7 has multiple entry and exit points that incorporate credentialing2 and 7,d7 culminates in the attainment of a recognized postsecondary credential4 7#cg7 ,qualified intermediary ,the term qualified intermediary means a non-profit entity that demonstrates expertise to build1 connect1 sustain1 and measure partnerships with entities such as employers1 schools1 community-based organizations1 postsecondary institutions1 social service organizations1 economic development organizations1 and workforce systems to broker services1 resources1 and supports to youth and the organizations and systems that are designed to serve youth1 including-- 7,a7 connecting employers to classrooms2 7,b7 assisting in the design and implementation of career and technical education programs and programs of study2 7,c7 delivering professional development2 7,d7 connecting students to internships and other work-based learning opportunities2 and 7,e7 developing personalized student supports4 7#ch7 ,recognized postsecondary credential ,the term recognized postsecondary credential has the meaning given the term in section #c of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #cajb74 2 7#ah7 in paragraph 7#da7 7as so redesignated by paragraph 7#b77-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking foster children and inserting youth who are in or have aged out of the foster care system2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,e71 by striking and at the end2 7,c7 in subparagraph 7,f71 by striking individuals with limited ,english proficiency4 and inserting ,english learners22 and 7,d7 by adding at the end the following3 7,g7 homeless individuals described in section #gbe of the ,mc,kinney-,vento ,homeless ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aadcd;a72 and 7,h7 youth with a parent who-- 7i7 is a member of the armed forces 7as such term is defined in section #aja7;a77#d7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code72 and 7ii7 is on active duty 7as such term is defined in section #aja7;d77#a7 of such title74 2 7#ai7 by inserting after paragraph 7#da7 7as so redesignated by paragraph 7#b77 the following3 7#db7 ,specialized instructional support personnel ,the term specialized instructional support personnel has the meaning given the term in section #haja of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ghja74 7#dc7 ,specialized instructional support services ,the term specialized instructional support services has the meaning given the term in section #haja of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ghja74 2 7#bj7 in paragraph 7#de7 7as so redesignated by paragraph 7#b77 by inserting 7including paraprofessionals and specialized instructional support personnel7 after supportive personnel2 and 7#ba7 by adding at the end the following3 7#dh7 ,universal design for learning ,the term universal design for learning has the meaning given the term in section #haja of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ghja74 7#di7 ,work-based learning ,the term work-based learning means sustained interactions with industry or community professionals in real workplace settings1 to the extent practicable1 or simulated environments at an educational institution that foster in-depth1 first-hand engagement with the tasks required of a given career field1 that are aligned to curriculum and instruction4 4 #h4 ,transition provisions ,section #d 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #bcjc7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking the ,secretary determines to be appropriate and inserting are necessary2 7#b7 by striking ,carl ,d4 ,perkins ,career and ,technical ,education ,improvement ,act of #bjjf each place it appears and inserting ,strengthening ,career and ,technical ,education for the #bast ,century ,act2 and 7#c7 by striking #aiih and inserting #bjjf4 #i4 ,prohibitions ,section #h 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #bcjf;a7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking ,federal ,government to mandate1 and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting ,federal ,government-- 7#a7 to condition or incentivize the receipt of any grant1 contract1 or cooperative agreement1 or the receipt of any priority or preference under such grant1 contract1 or cooperative agreement1 upon a ,state1 local educational agency1 eligible agency1 eligible recipient1 eligible entity1 or school's adoption or implementation of specific instructional content1 academic standards and assessments1 curricula1 or program of instruction 7including any condition1 priority1 or preference to adopt the ,common ,core ,state ,standards developed under the ,common ,core ,state ,standards ,initiative1 any other academic standards common to a significant number of ,states1 or any assessment1 instructional content1 or curriculum aligned to such standards72 7#b7 through grants1 contracts1 or other cooperative agreements1 to mandate1 direct1 or control a ,state1 local educational agency1 eligible agency1 eligible recipient1 eligible entity1 or school's specific instructional content1 academic standards and assessments1 curricula1 or program of instruction 7including any requirement1 direction1 or mandate to adopt the ,common ,core ,state ,standards developed under the ,common ,core ,state ,standards ,initiative1 any other academic standards common to a significant number of ,states1 or any assessment1 instructional content1 or curriculum aligned to such standards72 and 7#c7 except as required under sections #aab7;b71 #baa7;b71 and #bbc-- 7,a7 to mandate1 direct1 or control the allocation of ,state or local resources2 or 7,b7 to mandate that a ,state or a political subdivision of a ,state spend any funds or incur any costs not paid for under this ,act4 2 and 7#b7 by striking subsection 7d7 and redesignating subsection 7e7 as subsection 7d74 #aj4 ,authorization of appropriations ,section #i 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #bcjg7 is amended to read as follows3 #i4 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are to be authorized to be appropriated to carry out this ,act 7other than sections #aad and #aag7-- 7#a7 #a1acc1jjb1jgd for fiscal year #bjah2 7#b7 #a1adh1fah1dfe for fiscal year #bjai2 7#c7 #a1afd1dej1jii for fiscal year #bjbj2 7#d7 #a1ahj1dii1ide for fiscal year #bjba2 7#e7 #a1aif1gga1jjh for fiscal year #bjbb2 and 7#f7 #a1bac1bff1cci for fiscal year #bjbc4 4 ,i ,career and technical education assistance to the ,states ,a ,allotment and ,allocation #aaj4 ,reservations and ,state allotment ,paragraph 7#e7 of section #aaa7;a7 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #bcba7;a77 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking ,no ,state and inserting ,for each of fiscal years #bjah1 #bjai1 and #bjbj1 no ,state2 7#b7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,b7 as subparagraph 7,c72 7#c7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,a71 as amended by paragraph 7#a71 the following3 7,b7 ,fiscal year #bjba and each succeeding fiscal year ,for fiscal year #bjba and each of the succeeding fiscal years1 no ,state shall receive an allotment under this section for a fiscal year that is less than #ij percent of the allotment the ,state received under this section for the preceding fiscal year4 2 and 7#d7 in subparagraph 7,c71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#b71 by striking subparagraph 7,a7 and inserting subparagraph 7,a7 or 7,b74 #aaa4 ,within ,state allocation ,section #aab 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #bcbb7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking #aj percent and inserting #ae percent2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7,i7 by striking #a percent and inserting #b percent2 and 7,,ii7 by striking ,state correctional institutions and institutions and inserting ,state correctional institutions1 juvenile justice facilities1 and educational institutions2 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking available for services and inserting available to assist eligible recipients in providing services2 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#c77;,b71 by striking a local plan2 and inserting local applications22 and 7#b7 in subsection 7c71 by striking section #ace and all that follows through the end and inserting section #ace-- 7#a7 in-- 7,a7 rural areas2 7,b7 areas with high percentages of ,,cte concentrators or ,,cte participants2 and 7,c7 areas with high numbers of ,,cte concentrators or ,,cte participants2 and 7#b7 in order to-- 7,a7 foster innovation through the identification and promotion of promising and proven career and technical education programs1 practices1 and strategies1 which may include practices and strategies that prepare individuals for nontraditional fields2 or 7,b7 promote the development1 implementation1 and adoption of programs of study or career pathways aligned with ,state-identified in-demand occupations or industries4 4 #aab4 ,accountability ,section #aac 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #bcbc7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking comprised of the activities and inserting comprising the activities2 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking subparagraph 7,b7 and redesignating subparagraph 7,c7 as subparagraph 7,b72 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a77;,b71 as so redesignated1 by striking 1 and ,state levels of performance described in paragraph 7#c77;,b7 for each additional indicator of performance2 and 7,c7 by striking paragraph 7#b7 and inserting the following3 7#b7 ,indicators of performance 7,a7 ,core indicators of performance for cte concentrators at the secondary level ,each eligible agency shall identify in the ,state plan core indicators of performance for ,,cte concentrators at the secondary level that are valid and reliable1 and that include1 at a minimum1 measures of each of the following3 7i7 ,the percentage of ,,cte concentrators who graduate high school1 as measured by-- 7,i7 the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate 7defined in section #haja of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ghja772 and 7,,ii7 at the ,state's discretion1 the extended-year adjusted cohort graduation rate defined in such section #haja 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ghja74 7ii7 ,,cte concentrator attainment of challenging ,state academic standards adopted by the ,state under section #aaaa7;b77#a7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcaa7;b77#a771 and measured by the academic assessments described in section #aaaa7;b77#b7 of such ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcaa7;b77#b774 7iii7 ,the percentage of ,,cte concentrators who1 in the second quarter following the program year after exiting from secondary education1 are in postsecondary education or advanced training1 military service1 or unsubsidized employment4 7iv7 ,not less than one indicator of career and technical education program quality that-- 7,i7 shall include1 not less than one of the following-- 7aa7 the percentage of ,,cte concentrators1 as defined in section #c7aa77;,a77ii71 graduating from high school having attained recognized postsecondary credentials2 7bb7 the percentage of ,,cte concentrators1 as defined in section #c7aa77;,a77ii71 graduating from high school having attained postsecondary credits in the relevant career and technical educational program or program of study earned through dual and concurrent enrollment or another credit transfer agreement2 or 7cc7 the percentage of ,,cte concentrators1 as defined in section #c7aa77;,a77ii71 graduating from high school having participated in work-based learning2 and 7,,ii7 may include any other measure of student success in career and technical education that is statewide1 valid1 and reliable4 7v7 ,the percentage of ,,cte concentrators1 as defined in section #c7aa77;,a77ii71 in career and technical education programs and programs of study that lead to nontraditional fields4 7,b7 ,core indicators of performance for ,,cte concentrators at the postsecondary level ,each eligible agency shall identify in the ,state plan core indicators of performance for ,,cte concentrators at the postsecondary level that are valid and reliable1 and that include1 at a minimum1 measures of each of the following3 7i7 ,the percentage of ,,cte concentrators1 who1 during the second quarter after program completion1 are in education or training activities1 advanced training1 or unsubsidized employment4 7ii7 ,the median earnings of ,,cte concentrators in unsubsidized employment two quarters after program completion4 7iii7 ,the percentage of ,,cte concentrators who receive a recognized postsecondary credential during participation in or within #a year of program completion4 7iv7 ,the percentage of ,,cte concentrators in career and technical education programs and programs of study that lead to nontraditional fields4 7,c7 ,alignment of performance indicators ,in developing core indicators of performance under subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b71 an eligible agency shall1 to the greatest extent possible1 align the indicators so that substantially similar information gathered for other ,state and ,federal programs1 or for any other purpose1 may be used to meet the requirements of this section4 2 7,d7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7i7 by amending subparagraph 7,a7 to read as follows3 7,a7 ,state adjusted levels of performance for core indicators of performance 7i7 ,in general ,each eligible agency1 with input from eligible recipients1 shall establish and identify in the ,state plan submitted under section #abb1 for the first #b program years covered by the ,state plan1 ,state levels of performance for each of the core indicators of performance described in subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 of paragraph 7#b7 for career and technical education activities authorized under this title4 ,the levels of performance established under this subparagraph shall1 at a minimum-- 7,i7 be expressed in a percentage or numerical form1 so as to be objective1 quantifiable1 and measurable2 and 7,,ii7 be sufficiently ambitious to allow for meaningful evaluation of program quality4 7ii7 ,state adjusted levels of performance for subsequent years ,prior to the third program year covered by the ,state plan1 each eligible agency shall revise the ,state levels of performance for each of the core indicators of performance for the subsequent program years covered by the ,state plan1 taking into account the extent to which such levels of performance promote meaningful program improvement on such indicators4 ,the ,state adjusted levels of performance identified under this clause shall be considered to be the ,state adjusted levels of performance for the ,state for such years and shall be incorporated into the ,state plan4 7iii7 ,reporting ,the eligible agency shall1 for each year described in clauses 7i7 and 7iii71 publicly report and widely disseminate the ,state levels of performance described in this subparagraph4 7iv7 ,revisions ,if unanticipated circumstances arise in a ,state1 the eligible agency may revise the ,state adjusted levels of performance required under this subparagraph1 and submit such revised levels of performance with evidence supporting the revision and demonstrating public consultation1 in a manner consistent with the procedure described in subsections 7d7 and 7f7 of section #abb4 2 7ii7 by striking subparagraph 7,b7 and inserting the following3 7,b7 ,actual levels of performance ,at the end of each program year1 the eligible agency shall determine actual levels of performance on each of the core indicators of performance and publicly report and widely disseminate the actual levels of performance described in this subparagraph4 2 and 7iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7,c7 ,establishment of levels of performance ,an eligible agency shall establish ,state levels of performance under subparagraph 7,a7 in a manner consistent with the procedure adopted by the eligible agency under section #abb7;d77#i74 2 and 7,e7 in paragraph 7#d7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7,i7 in clause 7i77,i71 by striking consistent with the ,state levels of performance established under paragraph 7#c71 so as and inserting consistent with the form expressed in the ,state levels1 so as2 7,,ii7 by striking clause 7i77,,ii7 and inserting the following3 7,,ii7 be sufficiently ambitious to allow for meaningful evaluation of program quality4 2 7,,iii7 in clause 7iv7-- 7aa7 by striking third and fifth program years and inserting third program year2 and 7bb7 by striking corresponding before subsequent program years2 7,,iv7 in clause 7v7-- 7aa7 by striking and at the end of subclause 7,i72 7bb7 by redesignating subclause 7,,ii7 as subclause 7,,iii72 7cc7 by inserting after subclause 7,i7 the following3 7,,ii7 local economic conditions2 2 7dd7 in subclause 7,,iii71 as so redesignated1 by striking promote continuous improvement on the core indicators of performance by the eligible recipient4 and inserting advance the eligible recipient's accomplishments of the goals set forth in the local application2 and2 and 7ee7 by adding at the end the following3 7,,iv7 the eligible recipient's ability and capacity to collect and access valid1 reliable1 and cost effective data4 2 7,v7 in clause 7vi71 by inserting or changes occur related to improvements in data or measurement approaches1 after factors described in clause 7v712 and 7,,vi7 by adding at the end the following3 7vii7 ,reporting ,the eligible recipient shall1 for each year described in clauses 7iii7 and 7iv71 publicly report the local levels of performance described in this subparagraph4 2 7ii7 by striking subparagraph 7,b7 and redesignating subparagraph 7,c7 as subparagraph 7,b72 and 7iii7 in clause 7ii77,i7 of subparagraph 7,b71 as so redesignated-- 7,i7 by striking section #aaaa7;h77#a77;,c77i7 and inserting section #aaaa7;h77#a77;,c77ii72 and 7,,ii7 by striking section #c7bi7 and inserting section #c7dj72 and 7#c7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 in the heading1 by inserting ,state before ,report2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a77;,b71 by striking information on the levels of performance achieved by the ,state with respect to the additional indicators of performance1 including the and inserting the2 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#b77;,a7-- 7i7 by striking categories and inserting subgroups2 7ii7 by striking section #aaaa7;h77#a77;,c77i7 and inserting section #aaaa7;h77#a77;,c77ii72 and 7iii7 by striking section #c7bi7 and inserting section #c7dj74 #aac4 ,national activities ,section #aad 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #bcbd7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by striking ,the ,secretary shall the first place it appears and inserting ,the ,secretary shall1 in consultation with the ,director of the ,institute for ,education ,sciences12 and 7ii7 by inserting from eligible agencies under section #aac7;c7 after pursuant to this title2 and 7,b7 by striking paragraph 7#c72 7#b7 by amending subsection 7b7 to read as follows3 7b7 ,reasonable cost ,the ,secretary shall take such action as may be necessary to secure at reasonable cost the information required by this title4 ,to ensure reasonable cost1 the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,national ,center for ,education ,statistics and the ,office of ,career1 ,technical1 and ,adult ,education shall determine the methodology to be used and the frequency with which such information is to be collected4 2 7#c7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by striking may and inserting shall2 7ii7 by striking 1 directly or through grants1 contracts1 or cooperative agreements1 and inserting directly or through grants2 and 7iii7 by striking and assessment2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by inserting 1 acting through the ,director of the ,institute for ,education ,sciences1 after describe how the ,secretary2 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by inserting 1 in consultation with the ,director of the ,institute for ,education ,sciences1 after the ,secretary2 7#d7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7,i7 by inserting 1 acting through the ,director of the ,institute for ,education ,sciences1 after ,the ,secretary2 7,,ii7 by inserting and the plan developed under subsection 7c7 after described in paragraph 7#b72 and 7,,iii7 by striking assessment each place such term appears and inserting evaluation2 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7,i7 in clause 7v71 by striking 2 and and inserting a semicolon2 7,,ii7 in clause 7vi71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 1 which may include individuals with expertise in addressing inequities in access to1 and in opportunities for academic and technical skill attainment2 and2 and 7,,iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7vii7 representatives of special populations4 2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 in the heading1 by striking and assessment2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7,i7 by inserting 1 acting through the ,director of the ,institute for ,education ,sciences1 after the ,secretary2 7,,ii7 by striking an independent evaluation and assessment and inserting a series of research and evaluation initiatives for each year for which funds are appropriated to carry out this ,act1 which are aligned with the plan in subsection 7c77#b712 7,,iii7 by striking ,carl ,d4 ,perkins ,career and ,technical ,education ,improvement ,act of #bjjf and inserting ,strengthening ,career and ,technical ,education for the #bast ,century ,act2 7,,iv7 by striking 1 contracts1 and cooperative agreements that are and inserting to institutions of higher education or a consortia of one or more institutions of higher education and one or more private nonprofit organizations or agencies2 and 7,v7 by adding at the end the following3 ,such evaluation shall1 whenever possible1 use the most recent data available42 and 7iii7 by amending subparagraph 7,b7 to read as follows3 7,b7 ,contents ,the evaluation required under subparagraph 7,a7 shall include descriptions and evaluations of-- 7i7 the extent and success of the integration of challenging ,state academic standards adopted under #aaaa7;b77#a7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcaa7;b77#a77 and career and technical education for students participating in career and technical education programs1 including a review of the effect of such integration on the academic and technical proficiency achievement of such students 7including the number of such students that receive a regular high school diploma1 as such term is defined under section #haja of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife or a ,state-defined alternative diploma described in section #haja7be77;,a77ii77,i77bb7 of such ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ghja7be77;,a77ii77,i77bb7772 7ii7 the extent to which career and technical education programs and programs of study prepare students1 including special populations1 for subsequent employment in high-skill1 high-wage occupations 7including those in which mathematics and science1 which may include computer science1 skills are critical71 or for participation in postsecondary education2 7iii7 employer involvement in1 benefit from1 and satisfaction with1 career and technical education programs and programs of study and career and technical education students' preparation for employment2 7iv7 efforts to expand access to career and technical education programs of study for all students2 7v7 innovative approaches to work-based learning programs that increase participation and alignment with employment in high-growth industries1 including in rural and low-income areas2 7vi7 the extent to which career and technical education programs supported by this ,act are grounded on evidence-based research2 7vii7 the impact of the amendments to this ,act made under the ,strengthening ,career and ,technical ,education for the #bast ,century ,act1 including comparisons1 where appropriate1 of-- 7,i7 the use of the comprehensive needs assessment under section #acd7;b72 7,,ii7 the implementation of programs of study2 and 7,,iii7 coordination of planning and program delivery with other relevant laws1 including the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #caja et seq47 and the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcja et seq472 7viii7 changes in career and technical education program accountability as described in section #aac and any effects of such changes on program delivery and program quality2 and 7ix7 changes in student enrollment patterns4 2 and 7iv7 in subparagraph 7,c7-- 7,i7 in clause 7i7-- 7aa7 by inserting 1 in consultation with the ,director of the ,institute for ,education ,sciences1 after ,the ,secretary2 7bb7 in subclause 7,i7-- 7,,aa7 by striking assessment and inserting evaluation and summary of research activities carried out under this section2 and 7,,bb7 by striking #bjaj and inserting #bjba2 and 7cc7 in subclause 7,,ii7-- 7,,aa7 by striking assessment and inserting evaluation and summary of research activities carried out under this section2 and 7,,bb7 by striking #bjaa and inserting #bjbc2 and 7,,ii7 by adding after clause 7ii7 the following3 7iii7 ,dissemination ,in addition to submitting the reports required under clause 7i71 the ,secretary shall disseminate the results of the evaluation widely and on a timely basis in order to increase the understanding among ,state and local officials and educators of the effectiveness of programs and activities supported under the ,act and of the career and technical education programs that are most likely to produce positive educational and employment outcomes4 2 and 7,c7 by striking paragraphs 7#c71 7#d71 and 7#e7 and inserting the following3 7#c7 ,innovation 7,a7 ,grant program ,to identify and support evidence-based and innovative strategies and activities to improve career and technical education and align workforce skills with labor market needs as part of the plan developed under subsection 7c7 and the requirements of this subsection1 the ,secretary may award grants to eligible entities to-- 7i7 create1 develop1 implement1 or take to scale evidence-based1 field initiated innovations1 including through a pay for success initiative1 to improve student outcomes in career and technical education2 and 7ii7 rigorously evaluate such innovations4 7,b7 ,matching funds 7i7 ,matching funds required ,except as provided under clause 7ii71 to receive a grant under this paragraph1 an eligible entity shall1 through cash or in-kind contributions1 provide matching funds from public or private sources in an amount equal to at least #ej percent of the funds provided under such grant4 7ii7 ,exception ,the ,secretary may waive the matching fund requirement under clause 7i7 if the eligible entity demonstrates exceptional circumstances4 7,c7 ,application ,to receive a grant under this paragraph1 an eligible entity shall submit to the ,secretary at such a time as the ,secretary may require1 an application that-- 7i7 identifies and designates the agency1 institution1 or school responsible for the administration and supervision of the program assisted under this paragraph2 7ii7 identifies the source and amount of the matching funds required under subparagraph 7,b77i72 7iii7 describes how the eligible entity will use the grant funds1 including how such funds will directly benefit students1 including special populations1 served by the eligible entity2 7iv7 describes how the program assisted under this paragraph will be coordinated with the activities carried out under section #abd or #ace2 7v7 describes how the program assisted under this paragraph aligns with the single plan described in subsection 7c72 and 7vi7 describes how the program assisted under this paragraph will be evaluated and how that evaluation may inform the report described in subsection 7d77#b77;,c74 7,d7 ,priority ,in awarding grants under this paragraph1 the ,secretary shall give priority to applications from eligible entities that will predominantly serve students from low-income families4 7,e7 ,geographic diversity 7i7 ,in general ,in awarding grants under this paragraph1 the ,secretary shall award no less than #be percent of the total available funds for any fiscal year to eligible entities proposing to fund career and technical education activities that serve-- 7,i7 a local educational agency with an urban-centric district locale code of #cb1 #cc1 #da1 #db1 or #dc1 as determined by the ,secretary2 7,,ii7 an institution of higher education primarily serving the one or more areas served by such a local educational agency2 7,,iii7 a consortium of such local educational agencies or such institutions of higher education2 7,,iv7 a partnership between-- 7aa7 an educational service agency or a nonprofit organization2 and 7bb7 such a local educational agency or such an institution of higher education2 or 7,v7 a partnership between-- 7aa7 a grant recipient described in subclause 7,i7 or 7,,ii72 and 7bb7 a ,state educational agency4 7ii7 ,exception ,notwithstanding clause 7i71 the ,secretary shall reduce the amount of funds made available under such clause if the ,secretary does not receive a sufficient number of applications of sufficient quality4 7,f7 ,uses of funds ,an eligible entity that is awarded a grant under this paragraph shall use the grant funds1 in a manner consistent with subparagraph 7,a77i71 to-- 7i7 improve career and technical education outcomes of students served by eligible entities under this title2 7ii7 improve career and technical education teacher effectiveness2 7iii7 improve the transition of students from secondary education to postsecondary education or employment2 7iv7 improve the incorporation of comprehensive work-based learning into career and technical education2 7v7 increase the effective use of technology within career and technical education programs2 7vi7 support new models for integrating academic content and career and technical education content in such programs2 7vii7 support the development and enhancement of innovative delivery models for career and technical education2 7viii7 work with industry to design and implement courses or programs of study aligned to labor market needs in new or emerging fields2 7ix7 integrate science1 technology1 engineering1 and mathematics fields1 including computer science education1 with career and technical education2 7x7 support innovative approaches to career and technical education by redesigning the high school experience for students1 which may include evidence-based transitional support strategies for students who have not met postsecondary education eligibility requirements2 7xi7 improve ,,cte concentrator employment outcomes in nontraditional fields2 or 7xii7 support the use of career and technical education programs and programs of study in a coordinated strategy to address identified employer needs and workforce shortages1 such as shortages in the early childhood1 elementary school1 and secondary school education workforce4 7,g7 ,evaluation ,each eligible entity receiving a grant under this paragraph shall provide for an independent evaluation of the activities carried out using such grant and submit to the ,secretary an annual report that includes-- 7i7 a description of how funds received under this paragraph were used2 7ii7 the performance of the eligible entity with respect to1 at a minimum1 the performance indicators described under section #aac1 as applicable1 and disaggregated by-- 7,i7 subgroups of students described in section #aaaa7;c77#b77;,b7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcaa7;c77#b77;,b772 7,,ii7 special populations2 and 7,,iii7 as appropriate1 each career and technical education program and program of study2 and 7iii7 a quantitative analysis of the effectiveness of the project carried out under this paragraph4 2 and 7#e7 by striking subsection 7e7 and inserting the following3 7e7 ,authorization of ,appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section-- 7#a7 #g1ebc1bhe for fiscal year #bjah2 7#b7 #g1fbf1ihj for fiscal year #bjai2 7#c7 #g1gcb1ajd for fiscal year #bjbj2 7#d7 #g1hch1fgg for fiscal year #bjba2 7#e7 #g1idf1gai for fiscal year #bjbb2 and 7#f7 #h1jef1bea for fiscal year #bjbc4 4 #aad4 ,assistance for the outlying areas ,section #aae 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #bcbe7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#c71 by striking subject to subsection 7d7 and inserting subject to subsection 7b72 7#b7 by striking subsections 7b7 and 7c72 and 7#c7 by redesignating subsection 7d7 as subsection 7b74 #aae4 ,tribally controlled postsecondary career and technical institutions ,section #aag7;i7 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #bcbg7;i77 is amended to read as follows3 7i7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section-- 7#a7 #h1djj1bjh for fiscal year #bjah2 7#b7 #h1eae1ihi for fiscal year #bjai2 7#c7 #h1fcc1cfg for fiscal year #bjbj2 7#d7 #h1geb1cfb for fiscal year #bjba2 7#e7 #h1hgb1iih for fiscal year #bjbb2 and 7#f7 #h1iie1bif for fiscal year #bjbc4 4 #aaf4 ,occupational and employment information ,section #aah 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #bcbh7 is repealed4 ,b ,state provisions #aba4 ,state plan ,section #abb 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #bcdb7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by striking #f-year period and inserting #d-year period2 and 7ii7 by striking ,carl ,d4 ,perkins ,career and ,technical ,education ,improvement ,act of #bjjf and inserting ,strengthening ,career and ,technical ,education for the #bast ,century ,act2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b77;,b71 by striking #f-year period and inserting #d-year period2 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking 7including charter school and all that follows through and community organizations7 and inserting 7including teachers1 faculty1 specialized instructional support personnel1 paraprofessionals1 school leaders1 authorized public chartering agencies1 and charter school leaders1 consistent with ,state law1 employers1 labor organizations1 parents1 students1 and community organizations72 and 7#b7 by amending subsections 7b71 7c71 7d71 and 7e7 to read as follows3 7b7 ,options for submission of state plan 7#a7 ,combined plan ,the eligible agency may submit a combined plan that meets the requirements of this section and the requirements of section #ajc of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #caac71 unless the eligible agency opts to submit a single plan under paragraph 7#b7 and informs the ,secretary of such decision4 7#b7 ,single plan ,if the eligible agency elects not to submit a combined plan as described in paragraph 7#a71 such eligible agency shall submit a single ,state plan4 7c7 ,plan development 7#a7 ,in general ,the eligible agency shall-- 7,a7 develop the ,state plan in consultation with-- 7i7 representatives of secondary and postsecondary career and technical education programs1 including eligible recipients and representatives of #b-year ,minority-,serving ,institutions and ,historically ,black ,colleges and ,universities in ,states where such institutions are in existence1 and charter school representatives in ,states where such schools are in existence1 which shall include teachers1 faculty1 school leaders1 specialized instructional support personnel 7including guidance counselors71 and paraprofessionals2 7ii7 interested community representatives1 including parents and students2 7iii7 the ,state workforce development board described in section #aja of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #caaa72 7iv7 representatives of special populations2 7v7 representatives of business and industry 7including representatives of small business71 which shall include representatives of industry and sector partnerships in the ,state1 as appropriate1 and representatives of labor organizations in the ,state2 7vi7 representatives of agencies serving out-of-school youth1 homeless children and youth1 and at-risk youth2 and 7vii7 representatives of ,indian tribes located in the ,state2 and 7,b7 consult the ,governor of the ,state1 and the heads of other ,state agencies with authority for career and technical education programs that are not the eligible agency1 with respect to the development of the ,state plan4 7#b7 ,activities and procedures ,the eligible agency shall develop effective activities and procedures1 including access to information needed to use such procedures1 to allow the individuals and entities described in paragraph 7#a7 to participate in ,state and local decisions that relate to development of the ,state plan4 7d7 ,plan contents ,the ,state plan shall include-- 7#a7 a summary of ,state-supported workforce development activities 7including education and training7 in the ,state1 including the degree to which the ,state's career and technical education programs and programs of study are aligned with such activities2 7#b7 the ,state's strategic vision and set of goals for preparing an educated and skilled workforce 7including special populations7 and for meeting the skilled workforce needs of employers1 including in-demand industry sectors and occupations as identified by the ,state1 and how the ,state's career and technical education programs will help to meet these goals2 7#c7 a summary of the strategic planning elements of the unified ,state plan required under section #ajb7;b77#a7 of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #caab7;b77#a771 including the elements related to system alignment under section #ajb7;b77#b77;,b7 of such ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #caab7;b77#b77;,b772 7#d7 a description of the career and technical education programs or programs of study that will be supported1 developed1 or improved1 including descriptions of-- 7,a7 the programs of study to be developed at the ,state level and made available for adoption by eligible recipients2 7,b7 the process and criteria to be used for approving locally developed programs of study or career pathways1 including how such programs address ,state workforce development and education needs2 and 7,c7 how the eligible agency will-- 7i7 make information on approved programs of study and career pathways1 including career exploration1 work-based learning opportunities1 dual and concurrent enrollment opportunities1 and guidance and advisement resources1 available to students and parents2 7ii7 ensure nonduplication of eligible recipients' development of programs of study and career pathways2 7iii7 determine alignment of eligible recipients' programs of study to the ,state1 regional or local economy1 including in-demand fields and occupations identified by the ,state workforce development board as appropriate2 7iv7 provide equal access to activities assisted under this ,act for special populations2 7v7 coordinate with the ,state workforce board to support the local development of career pathways and articulate processes by which career pathways will be developed by local workforce development boards2 7vi7 use ,state1 regional1 or local labor market data to align career and technical education with ,state labor market needs2 7vii7 support effective and meaningful collaboration between secondary schools1 postsecondary institutions1 and employers1 which may include the development of articulation agreements described in section #abd7;b77#c72 and 7viii7 improve outcomes for ,,cte concentrators1 including those who are members of special populations2 7#e7 a description of the criteria and process for how the eligible agency will approve eligible recipients for funds under this ,act1 including how-- 7,a7 each eligible recipient will promote academic achievement2 7,b7 each eligible recipient will promote skill attainment1 including skill attainment that leads to a recognized postsecondary credential2 and 7,c7 each eligible recipient will ensure the local needs assessment under section #acd takes into consideration local economic and education needs1 including where appropriate1 in-demand industry sectors and occupations2 7#f7 a description of how the eligible agency will support the recruitment and preparation of teachers1 including special education teachers1 faculty1 administrators1 specialized instructional support personnel1 and paraprofessionals to provide career and technical education instruction1 leadership1 and support2 7#g7 a description of how the eligible agency will use ,state leadership funding to meet the requirements of section #abd7;b72 7#h7 a description of how funds received by the eligible agency through the allotment made under section #aaa will be distributed-- 7,a7 among career and technical education at the secondary level1 or career and technical education at the postsecondary and adult level1 or both1 including how such distribution will most effectively provide students with the skills needed to succeed in the workplace2 and 7,b7 among any consortia that may be formed among secondary schools and eligible institutions1 and how funds will be distributed among the members of the consortia1 including the rationale for such distribution and how it will most effectively provide students with the skills needed to succeed in the workplace2 7#i7 a description of the procedure the eligible agency will adopt for determining ,state adjusted levels of performance described in section #aac1 which at a minimum shall include-- 7,a7 consultation with stakeholders identified in paragraph 7#a72 7,b7 opportunities for the public to comment in person and in writing on the ,state adjusted levels of performance included in the ,state plan2 and 7,c7 submission of public comment on ,state adjusted levels of performance as part of the ,state plan2 and 7#aj7 assurances that-- 7,a7 the eligible agency will comply with the requirements of this ,act and the provisions of the ,state plan1 including the provision of a financial audit of funds received under this ,act1 which may be included as part of an audit of other ,federal or ,state programs2 7,b7 none of the funds expended under this ,act will be used to acquire equipment 7including computer software7 in any instance in which such acquisition results in a direct financial benefit to any organization representing the interests of the acquiring entity or the employees of the acquiring entity1 or any affiliate of such an organization2 7,c7 the eligible agency will use the funds to promote preparation for high-skill1 high-wage1 or in-demand occupations and nontraditional fields1 as identified by the ,state2 7,d7 the eligible agency will use the funds provided under this ,act to implement career and technical education programs and programs of study for individuals in ,state correctional institutions1 including juvenile justice facilities2 and 7,e7 the eligible agency will provide local educational agencies1 area career and technical education schools1 and eligible institutions in the ,state with technical assistance1 including technical assistance on how to close gaps in student participation and performance in career and technical education programs4 7e7 ,consultation 7#a7 ,in general ,the eligible agency shall develop the portion of each ,state plan relating to the amount and uses of any funds proposed to be reserved for adult career and technical education1 postsecondary career and technical education1 and secondary career and technical education after consultation with the-- 7,a7 ,state agency responsible for supervision of community colleges1 technical institutes1 or other #b-year postsecondary institutions primarily engaged in providing postsecondary career and technical education2 7,b7 the ,state agency responsible for secondary education2 and 7,c7 the ,state agency responsible for adult education4 7#b7 ,objections of ,state agencies ,if a ,state agency other than the eligible agency finds that a portion of the final ,state plan is objectionable1 that objection shall be filed together with the ,state plan4 ,the eligible agency shall respond to any objections of such ,state agency in the ,state plan submitted to the ,secretary4 7f7 ,plan approval 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall approve a ,state plan not later than #abj days after its submission to the ,secretary unless the ,secretary-- 7,a7 determines that the ,state plan does not meet the requirements of this ,act1 including the requirements described in section #aac2 and 7,b7 meets the requirements of paragraph 7#b7 with respect to such plan4 7#b7 ,disapproval ,the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 have the authority to disapprove a ,state plan only if the ,secretary-- 7i7 determines how the ,state plan fails to meet the requirements of this ,act2 and 7ii7 provides to the eligible agency1 in writing1 notice of such determination and the supporting information and rationale to substantiate such determination2 and 7,b7 not finally disapprove a ,state plan1 except after making the determination and providing the information described in subparagraph 7,a71 and giving the eligible agency notice and an opportunity for a hearing4 4 #abb4 ,improvement plans ,section #abc 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #bcdc7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by striking percent of an agreed upon and inserting percent of the2 and 7ii7 by striking appropriate agencies1 and inserting appropriate ,state agencies12 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 by striking purposes of this ,act1 and inserting purposes of this section1 including after implementation of the improvement plan described in paragraph 7#a71 and 7ii7 by striking work with the eligible agency and inserting provide the eligible agency technical assistance2 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7i7 by amending subparagraph 7,a7 to read as follows3 7,a7 ,in general ,if the eligible agency fails to make any improvement in meeting any of the ,state adjusted levels of performance for any of the core indicators of performance identified under paragraph 7#a7 during the first #b years of implementation of the improvement plan required under paragraph 7#a71 the eligible agency-- 7i7 shall develop and implement1 in consultation with the stakeholders described in section #abb7;c77#a77;,a71 a revised improvement plan 7with special consideration of performance gaps identified under section #aac7;c77#b77;,b77 to address the reasons for such failure2 and 7ii7 shall continue to implement such improvement plan until the eligible agency meets at least #ij percent of the ,state adjusted level of performance for the same core indicators of performance for which the plan is revised4 2 7ii7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,b7 as subparagraph 7,c72 7iii7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,a71 the following3 7,b7 ,revised performance improvement plan implementation ,the ,secretary shall provide technical assistance1 monitoring1 and oversight to each eligible agency with a plan revised under subparagraph 7,a77i7 until such agency meets the requirements of subparagraph 7,a77ii74 2 and 7iv7 in subparagraph 7,c71 as redesignated by clause 7ii71 by striking sanction in and inserting requirements of2 and 7,d7 by striking paragraph 7#d72 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking the eligible agency1 appropriate agencies1 individuals1 and organizations and inserting local stakeholders included in section #acd7;d77#a72 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking shall work with the eligible recipient to implement improvement activities consistent with the requirements of this ,act4 and inserting shall provide technical assistance to assist the eligible recipient in meeting its responsibilities under section #acd42 7,c7 in paragraph 7#d7-- 7i7 by amending subparagraph 7,a7 to read as follows3 7,a7 ,in general ,if the eligible recipient fails to make any improvement in meeting any of the local adjusted levels of performance for any of the core indicators of performance identified under paragraph 7#b7 during a number of years determined by the eligible agency1 the eligible recipient-- 7i7 shall revise the improvement plan described in paragraph 7#b7 to address the reasons for such failure2 and 7ii7 shall continue to implement such improvement plan until such recipient meets at least #ij percent of an agreed upon local adjusted level of performance for the same core indicators of performance for which the plan is revised4 2 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7,i7 in the matter preceding clause 7i7-- 7aa7 by striking ,in determining whether to impose sanctions under subparagraph 7,a71 the and inserting ,the2 and 7bb7 by striking waive imposing sanctions and inserting waive the requirements of subparagraph 7,a72 7,,ii7 in clause 7i71 by striking or at the end2 7,,iii7 in clause 7ii71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 or2 and 7,,iv7 by adding at the end the following3 7iii7 in response to a public request from an eligible recipient consistent with clauses 7i7 and 7ii74 2 and 7,d7 by striking paragraph 7#e72 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7c7 ,plan development ,except for consultation described in subsection 7b77#b71 the ,state and local improvement plans1 and the elements of such plans1 required under this section shall be developed solely by the eligible agency or the eligible recipient1 respectively4 4 #abc4 ,state leadership activities ,section #abd 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #bcdd7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking shall conduct ,state leadership activities4 and inserting shall-- 7#a7 conduct ,state leadership activities directly2 and 7#b7 report on the effectiveness of such use of funds in achieving the goals described in section #abb7;d77#b7 and the ,state adjusted levels of performance described in section #aac7;b77#c77;,a74 2 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 by striking paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#d7 and inserting the following3 7#a7 developing statewide programs of study1 which may include standards1 curriculum1 and course development1 and career exploration1 guidance1 and advisement activities and resources2 7#b7 approving locally developed programs of study that meet the requirements established in section #abb7;d77#d77;,b72 7#c7 establishing statewide articulation agreements aligned to approved programs of study2 7#d7 establishing statewide partnerships among local educational agencies1 institutions of higher education1 and employers1 including small businesses1 to develop and implement programs of study aligned to ,state and local economic and education needs1 including as appropriate1 in-demand industry sectors and occupations2 2 and 7,b7 by striking paragraphs 7#f7 through 7#i7 and inserting the following3 7#f7 support services for individuals in ,state institutions1 such as ,state correctional institutions1 including juvenile justice facilities1 and educational institutions that serve individuals with disabilities2 7#g7 for faculty and teachers providing career and technical education instruction1 support services1 and specialized instructional support services1 high-quality comprehensive professional development that is1 to the extent practicable1 grounded in evidence-based research 7to the extent a ,state determines that such evidence is reasonably available7 that identifies the most effective educator professional development process and is coordinated and aligned with other professional development activities carried out by the ,state 7including under title ,,ii of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ffja et seq47 and title ,,ii of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajba et seq4771 including programming that-- 7,a7 promotes the integration of the challenging ,state academic standards adopted by the ,state under section #aaaa7;b77#a7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcaa7;b77#a77 and relevant technical knowledge and skills2 7,b7 prepares career and technical education teachers1 faculty1 specialized instructional support personnel1 and paraprofessionals to provide appropriate accommodations for students who are members of special populations1 including through the use of principles of universal design for learning2 and 7,c7 increases understanding of industry standards1 as appropriate1 for faculty providing career and technical education instruction2 and 7#h7 technical assistance for eligible recipients4 2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7c71 by striking paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#ag7 and inserting the following3 7#a7 awarding incentive grants to eligible recipients-- 7,a7 for exemplary performance in carrying out programs under this ,act1 which awards shall be based on-- 7i7 eligible recipients exceeding the local adjusted level of performance established under section #aac7;b77#d77;,a7 in a manner that reflects sustained or significant improvement2 7ii7 eligible recipients effectively developing connections between secondary education and postsecondary education and training2 7iii7 the integration of academic and technical standards2 7iv7 eligible recipients' progress in closing achievement gaps among subpopulations who participate in programs of study2 or 7v7 other factors relating to the performance of eligible recipients under this ,act as the eligible agency determines are appropriate2 or 7,b7 if an eligible recipient elects to use funds as permitted under section #ace7;c72 7#b7 providing support for the adoption and integration of recognized postsecondary credentials or for consultation and coordination with other ,state agencies for the identification1 consolidation1 or elimination of licenses or certifications which pose an unnecessary barrier to entry for aspiring workers and provide limited consumer protection2 7#c7 the creation1 implementation1 and support of pay-for-success initiatives leading to recognized postsecondary credentials2 7#d7 support for career and technical education programs for adults and out-of-school youth concurrent with their completion of their secondary school education in a school or other educational setting2 7#e7 the creation1 evaluation1 and support of competency-based curricula2 7#f7 support for the development1 implementation1 and expansion of programs of study or career pathways in areas declared to be in a state of emergency under section #eja of the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eaia72 7#g7 providing support for dual or concurrent enrollment programs1 such as early college high schools2 7#h7 improvement of career guidance and academic counseling programs that assist students in making informed academic and career and technical education decisions1 including academic and financial aid counseling2 7#i7 support for the integration of employability skills into career and technical education programs and programs of study2 7#aj7 support for programs and activities that increase access1 student engagement1 and success in science1 technology1 engineering1 and mathematics fields 7including computer science71 particularly for students who are members of groups underrepresented in such subject fields1 such as female students1 minority students1 and students who are members of special populations2 7#aa7 support for career and technical student organizations1 especially with respect to efforts to increase the participation of students who are members of special populations2 7#ab7 support for establishing and expanding work-based learning opportunities2 7#ac7 support for preparing1 retaining1 and training of career and technical education teachers1 faculty1 specialized instructional support personnel1 and paraprofessionals1 such as preservice1 professional development1 and leadership development programs2 7#ad7 integrating and aligning programs of study and career pathways2 7#ae7 supporting the use of career and technical education programs and programs of study aligned with ,state1 regional1 or local in-demand industry sectors or occupations identified by ,state or local workforce development boards2 7#af7 making all forms of instructional content widely available1 which may include use of open educational resources2 7#ag7 support for the integration of arts and design skills1 when appropriate1 into career and technical education programs and programs of study2 and 7#ah7 support for accelerated learning programs 7described in section #dajd7;b77#c77;,a77i77,,iv7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #gaad7;b77#c77;,a77i77,,iv77 when any such program is part of a program of study4 4 ,c ,local provisions #aca4 ,local application for career and technical education programs ,section #acd 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #bced7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the section heading by striking ,local ,plan and inserting ,local application2 7#b7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in the heading1 by striking ,local ,plan and inserting ,local ,application2 7,b7 by striking submit a local plan and inserting submit a local application2 and 7,c7 by striking ,such local plan and inserting ,such local application2 and 7#c7 by striking subsection 7b7 and inserting the following3 7b7 ,contents ,the eligible agency shall determine the requirements for local applications1 except that each local application shall contain-- 7#a7 a description of the results of the comprehensive needs assessment conducted under subsection 7c72 7#b7 information on the programs of study approved by a ,state under section #abd7;b77#b7 supported by the eligible recipient with funds under this part1 including-- 7,a7 how the results of the comprehensive needs assessment described in subsection 7c7 informed the selection of the specific career and technical education programs and activities selected to be funded2 and 7,b7 a description of any new programs of study the eligible recipient will develop and submit to the ,state for approval2 7#c7 a description of how the eligible recipient will provide-- 7,a7 career exploration and career development coursework1 activities1 or services2 7,b7 career information2 and 7,c7 an organized system of career guidance and academic counseling to students before enrolling and while participating in a career and technical education program2 and 7#d7 a description of how the eligible recipient will-- 7,a7 provide activities to prepare special populations for high-skill1 high-wage1 or in-demand occupations that will lead to self-sufficiency2 and 7,b7 prepare ,,cte participants for nontraditional fields4 7c7 ,comprehensive needs assessment 7#a7 ,in general ,to be eligible to receive financial assistance under this part1 an eligible recipient shall-- 7,a7 conduct a comprehensive local needs assessment related to career and technical education2 and 7,b7 not less than once every #b years1 update such comprehensive local needs assessment4 7#b7 ,requirements ,the comprehensive local needs assessment described under paragraph 7#a7 shall include-- 7,a7 an evaluation of the performance of the students served by the eligible recipient with respect to ,state and local adjusted levels of performance established pursuant to section #aac1 including an evaluation of performance for special populations2 7,b7 a description of how career and technical education programs offered by the eligible recipient are-- 7i7 sufficient in size1 scope1 and quality to meet the needs of all students served by the eligible recipient2 and 7ii7 7,i7 aligned to ,state1 regional1 or local in-demand industry sectors or occupations identified by the ,state or local workforce development board1 including career pathways1 where appropriate2 or 7,,ii7 designed to meet local education or economic needs not identified by ,state or local workforce development boards2 7,c7 an evaluation of progress toward the implementation of career and technical education programs and programs of study2 7,d7 an evaluation of strategies needed to overcome barriers that result in lowering rates of access to1 or lowering success in1 career and technical education programs for special populations1 which may include strategies to establish or utilize existing flexible learning and manufacturing facilities1 such as makerspaces2 7,e7 a description of how the eligible recipient will improve recruitment1 retention1 and training of career and technical education teachers1 faculty1 specialized instructional support personnel1 paraprofessionals1 and career1 academic1 and guidance counselors1 including individuals in groups underrepresented in such professions2 and 7,f7 a description of how the eligible recipient will support the transition to teaching from business and industry4 7d7 ,consultation ,in conducting the comprehensive needs assessment under subsection 7c71 an eligible recipient shall involve a diverse body of stakeholders1 including1 at a minimum-- 7#a7 representatives of career and technical education programs in a local educational agency or educational service agency1 including teachers and administrators2 7#b7 representatives of career and technical education programs at postsecondary educational institutions1 including faculty and administrators2 7#c7 representatives of ,state or local workforce development boards and a range of local or regional businesses or industries2 7#d7 parents and students2 7#e7 representatives of special populations2 and 7#f7 representatives of local agencies serving out-of-school youth1 homeless children and youth1 and at-risk youth 7as defined in section #adcb of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fdgb774 7e7 ,continued consultation ,an eligible recipient receiving financial assistance under this part shall consult with the entities described in subsection 7d7 on an ongoing basis to-- 7#a7 provide input on annual updates to the comprehensive needs assessment required under subsection 7c72 7#b7 ensure programs of study are-- 7,a7 responsive to community employment needs2 7,b7 aligned with employment priorities in the ,state1 regional1 or local economy identified by employers and the entities described in subsection 7d71 which may include in-demand industry sectors or occupations identified by the local workforce development board2 7,c7 informed by labor market information1 including information provided under section #ae7;e77#b77;,c7 of the ,wagner-,peyser ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #dia-b7;e77#b77;,c772 7,d7 designed to meet current1 intermediate1 or long-term labor market projections2 and 7,e7 allow employer input1 including input from industry or sector partnerships in the local area1 where applicable1 into the development and implementation of programs of study to ensure programs align with skills required by local employment opportunities1 including activities such as the identification of relevant standards1 curriculum1 industry-recognized credentials1 and current technology and equipment2 7#c7 identify and encourage opportunities for work-based learning2 and 7#d7 ensure funding under this part is used in a coordinated manner with other local resources4 4 #acb4 ,local uses of funds ,section #ace 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #bcee7 is amended to read as follows3 #ace4 ,local uses of funds 7a7 ,general authority ,each eligible recipient that receives funds under this part shall use such funds to develop1 coordinate1 implement1 or improve career and technical education programs to meet the needs identified in the comprehensive needs assessment described in section #acd7;c74 7b7 ,requirements for uses of funds ,funds made available to eligible recipients under this part shall be used to support career and technical education programs that are of sufficient size1 scope1 and quality to be effective and-- 7#a7 provide career exploration and career development activities through an organized1 systematic framework designed to aid students1 before enrolling and while participating in a career and technical education program1 in making informed plans and decisions about future education and career opportunities and programs of study1 which may include-- 7,a7 introductory courses or activities focused on career exploration and career awareness2 7,b7 readily available career and labor market information1 including information on-- 7i7 occupational supply and demand2 7ii7 educational requirements2 7iii7 other information on careers aligned to ,state or local economic priorities2 and 7iv7 employment sectors2 7,c7 programs and activities related to the development of student graduation and career plans2 7,d7 career guidance and academic counselors that provide information on postsecondary education and career options2 or 7,e7 any other activity that advances knowledge of career opportunities and assists students in making informed decisions about future education and employment goals2 7#b7 provide professional development for teachers1 principals1 school leaders1 administrators1 faculty1 and career and guidance counselors with respect to content and pedagogy that-- 7,a7 supports individualized academic and career and technical education instructional approaches1 including the integration of academic and career and technical education standards and curriculum2 7,b7 ensures labor market information is used to inform the programs1 guidance1 and advisement offered to students2 7,c7 provides educators with opportunities to advance knowledge1 skills1 and understanding of all aspects of an industry1 including the latest workplace equipment1 technologies1 standards1 and credentials2 7,d7 supports administrators in managing career and technical education programs in the schools1 institutions1 or local educational agencies of such administrators2 7,e7 supports the implementation of strategies to improve student achievement and close gaps in student participation and performance in career and technical education programs2 and 7,f7 provides educators with opportunities to advance knowledge1 skills1 and understanding in pedagogical practices1 including1 to the extent the eligible recipient determines that such evidence is reasonably available1 evidence-based pedagogical practices2 7#c7 provide career and technical education students1 including special populations1 with the skills necessary to pursue high-skill1 high-wage occupations2 7#d7 support integration of academic skills into career and technical education programs and programs of study to support ,,cte participants at the secondary school level in meeting the challenging ,state academic standards adopted under section #aaaa7;b77#a7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcaa7;b77#a77 by the ,state in which the eligible recipient is located2 7#e7 plan and carry out elements that support the implementation of career and technical education programs and programs of study and student achievement of the local adjusted levels of performance established under section #aac1 which may include-- 7,a7 curriculum aligned with the requirements for a program of study2 7,b7 sustainable relationships among education1 business and industry1 and other community stakeholders1 including industry or sector partnerships in the local area1 where applicable1 that are designed to facilitate the process of continuously updating and aligning programs of study with skills in demand in the ,state1 regional1 or local economy2 7,c7 dual or concurrent enrollment programs1 including early college high schools1 and the development or implementation of articulation agreements2 7,d7 appropriate equipment1 technology1 and instructional materials 7including support for library resources7 aligned with business and industry needs1 including machinery1 testing equipment1 tools1 implements1 hardware and software1 and other new and emerging instructional materials2 7,e7 a continuum of work-based learning opportunities2 7,f7 industry-recognized certification exams or other assessments leading toward industry-recognized postsecondary credentials2 7,g7 efforts to recruit and retain career and technical education program administrators and educators2 7,h7 where applicable1 coordination with other education and workforce development programs and initiatives1 including career pathways and sector partnerships developed under the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #caja et seq47 and other ,federal laws and initiatives that provide students with transition-related services1 including the ,individuals with ,disabilities ,education ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #adjj et seq472 7,i7 expanding opportunities for students to participate in distance career and technical education and blended-learning programs2 7,j7 expanding opportunities for students to participate in competency-based education programs2 7,k7 improving career guidance and academic counseling programs that assist students in making informed academic and career and technical education decisions1 including academic and financial aid counseling2 7,l7 supporting the integration of employability skills into career and technical education programs and programs of study2 7,m7 supporting programs and activities that increase access1 student engagement1 and success in science1 technology1 engineering1 and mathematics fields 7including computer science7 for students who are members of groups underrepresented in such subject fields2 7,n7 providing career and technical education1 in a school or other educational setting1 for adults or a school-aged individual who has dropped out of a secondary school to complete secondary school education or upgrade technical skills2 7,o7 career and technical student organizations1 including student preparation for and participation in technical skills competitions aligned with career and technical education program standards and curriculum2 7,p7 making all forms of instructional content widely available1 which may include use of open educational resources2 7,q7 supporting the integration of arts and design skills1 when appropriate1 into career and technical education programs and programs of study2 7,r7 where appropriate1 expanding opportunities for ,,cte concentrators to participate in accelerated learning programs 7described in section #dajd7;b77#c77;,a77i77,,iv7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #gaad7;b77#c77;,a77i77,,iv77 as part of a program of study2 and 7,s7 other activities to improve career and technical education programs2 and 7#f7 develop and implement evaluations of the activities carried out with funds under this part1 including evaluations necessary to complete the comprehensive needs assessment required under section #acd7;c7 and the local report required under section #aac7;b77#d77;,c74 7c7 ,pooling funds ,an eligible recipient may pool a portion of funds received under this ,act with a portion of funds received under this ,act available to not less than one other eligible recipient to support implementation of programs of study through the activities described in subsection 7b77#b74 7d7 ,administrative costs ,each eligible recipient receiving funds under this part shall not use more than #e percent of such funds for costs associated with the administration of activities under this section4 4 ,,ii ,general provisions #bja4 ,federal and ,state administrative provisions ,the ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #bcja et seq47 is amended-- 7#a7 in section #caa7;b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by amending subparagraph 7,a7 to read as follows3 7,a7 ,in general ,except as provided in subparagraph 7,b71 7,c71 or 7,d71 in order for a ,state to receive its full allotment of funds under this ,act for any fiscal year1 the ,secretary must find that the ,state's fiscal effort per student1 or the aggregate expenditures of such ,state1 with respect to career and technical education for the preceding fiscal year was not less than the fiscal effort per student1 or the aggregate expenditures of such ,state1 for the second preceding fiscal year4 2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking shall exclude capital expenditures1 special #a-time project costs1 and the cost of pilot programs4 and inserting shall1 at the request of the ,state1 exclude competitive or incentive-based programs established by the ,state1 capital expenditures1 special one-time project costs1 and the cost of pilot programs42 and 7iii7 by adding after subparagraph 7,c71 the following new subparagraph3 7,d7 ,establishing the ,state baseline 7i7 ,in general ,for purposes of subparagraph 7,a71 the ,state may-- 7,i7 continue to use the ,state's fiscal effort per student1 or aggregate expenditures of such ,state1 with respect to career and technical education1 as was in effect on the day before the date of enactment of the ,strengthening ,career and ,technical ,education for the #bast ,century ,act2 or 7,,ii7 establish a new level of fiscal effort per student1 or aggregate expenditures of such ,state1 with respect to career and technical education1 which is not less than #ij percent of the ,state's fiscal effort per student1 or the aggregate expenditures of such ,state1 with respect to career and technical education for the preceding fiscal year4 7ii7 ,amount ,the amount of the new level described in clause 7i77,,ii7 shall be the ,state's fiscal effort per student1 or aggregate expenditures of such ,state1 with respect to career and technical education1 for the first full fiscal year following the enactment of the ,strengthening ,career and ,technical ,education for the #bast ,century ,act4 2 and 7,b7 by striking paragraph 7#b7 and inserting the following3 7#b7 ,failure to meet ,the ,secretary shall reduce the amount of a ,state's allotment of funds under this ,act for any fiscal year in the exact proportion by which the ,state fails to meet the requirement of paragraph 7#a7 by falling below the ,state's fiscal effort per student or the ,state's aggregate expenditures 7using the measure most favorable to the ,state71 if the ,state failed to meet such requirement 7as determined using the measure most favorable to the ,state7 for #a or more of the #e immediately preceding fiscal years4 7#c7 ,waiver ,the ,secretary may waive paragraph 7#b7 due to exceptional or uncontrollable circumstances affecting the ability of the ,state to meet the requirement of paragraph 7#a74 2 7#b7 in section #cag7;b77#a7-- 7,a7 by striking may1 upon written request1 use funds made available under this ,act to and inserting may use funds made available under this ,act to2 and 7,b7 by striking who reside in the geographical area served by and inserting located in or near the geographical area served by2 7#c7 by striking title ,,ii and redesignating title ,,iii as title ,,ii2 7#d7 by redesignating sections #caa through #cah as sections #baa through #bah1 respectively2 7#e7 by redesignating sections #cba through #cbd as sections #bba through #bbd1 respectively2 and 7#f7 by inserting after section #bah 7as so redesignated7 the following3 #bai4 ,study on programs of study aligned to high-skill1 high-wage occupations 7a7 ,scope of study ,the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall conduct a study to evaluate-- 7#a7 the strategies1 components1 policies1 and practices used by eligible agencies or eligible recipients receiving funding under this ,act to successfully assist-- 7,a7 all students in pursuing and completing programs of study aligned to high-skill1 high-wage occupations2 and 7,b7 any specific subgroup of students identified in section #aaaa7;h77#a77;,c77ii7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcaa7;h77#a77;,c77ii77 in pursuing and completing programs of study aligned to high-skill1 high-wage occupations in fields in which such subgroup is underrepresented2 and 7#b7 any challenges associated with replication of such strategies1 components1 policies1 and practices4 7b7 ,consultation ,in carrying out the study conducted under subsection 7a71 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall consult with a geographically diverse 7including urban1 suburban1 and rural7 representation of-- 7#a7 students and parents2 7#b7 eligible agencies and eligible recipients2 7#c7 teachers1 faculty1 specialized instructional support personnel1 and paraprofessionals1 including those with expertise in preparing ,,cte students for nontraditional fields2 7#d7 special populations2 and 7#e7 representatives of business and industry4 7c7 ,submission ,upon completion1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall submit the study conducted under subsection 7a7 to the ,committee on ,education and the ,workforce of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,health1 ,education1 ,labor1 and ,pensions of the ,senate4 4 ,,iii ,amendments to the ,wagner-,peyser ,act #cja4 ,state responsibilities ,section #ae7;e77#b7 of the ,wagner-,peyser ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #dil-#b7;e77#b77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking subparagraph 7,b7 and inserting the following3 7,b7 consult with eligible agencies 7defined in section #c of the ,carl ,d4 ,perkins ,career and ,technical ,education ,act of #bjjf 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #bcjb771 ,state educational agencies1 and local educational agencies concerning the provision of workforce and labor market information in order to-- 7i7 meet the needs of secondary school and postsecondary school students who seek such information2 and 7ii7 annually inform the development and implementation of programs of study defined in section #c of the ,carl ,d4 ,perkins ,career and ,technical ,education ,act of #bjjf 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #bcjb71 and career pathways2 2 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,g71 by striking and at the end2 7#c7 in subparagraph 7,h71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7#d7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,h7 the following new subparagraph3 7,i7 provide1 on an annual and timely basis to each eligible agency 7defined in section #c of the ,carl ,d4 ,perkins ,career and ,technical ,education ,act of #bjjf 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #bcjb771 the data and information described in subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 of subsection 7a77#a74 4 ,june #g1 #bjag ,reported with an amendment1 committed to the ,committee of the ,whole ,house on the ,state of the ,union1 and ordered to be printed