,i #aaeth ,,congress #b;d ,session ,h4 ,r4 #fedc ,,in ,,the ,,house ,,of ,,representatives ,july #bf1 #bjah,mr4 ,scott of ,virginia 7for himself1 ,mrs4 ,davis of ,california1 ,mr4 ,grijalva1 ,mr4 ,courtney1 ,ms4 ,fudge1 ,mr4 ,polis1 ,mr4 ,sablan1 ,ms4 ,wilson of ,florida1 ,ms4 ,bonamici1 ,mr4 ,takano1 ,ms4 ,adams1 ,mr4 ,de,saulnier1 ,mr4 ,norcross1 ,ms4 ,blunt ,rochester1 ,mr4 ,krishnamoorthi1 ,ms4 ,shea-,porter1 and ,mr4 ,espaillat7 introduced the following bill2 which was referred to the ,committee on ,education and the ,workforce ,a ,,bill ,to amend and strengthen the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife so that every student has a path to a quality1 debt-free degree or credential that leads to a rewarding career4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents 7a7 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,aim ,higher ,act4 7b7 ,table of contents ,the table of contents for this ,act is as follows3 ,sec4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents4 ,sec4 #b4 ,references4 ,sec4 #c4 ,general effective date4 ,title ,i--,general ,provisions ,sec4 #ajja4 ,definitions4 ,sec4 #ajjb4 ,disclosures of foreign gifts4 ,sec4 #ajjc4 ,alcohol and substance misuse prevention4 ,sec4 #ajjd4 ,exception to required registration with selective service system4 ,sec4 #ajje4 ,for-profit conversions4 ,sec4 #ajjf4 ,postsecondary data system4 ,sec4 #ajjg4 ,textbook information4 ,sec4 #ajjh4 ,repeal of prohibition of student information database4 ,sec4 #ajji4 ,in-,state tuition rates for homeless children and youths and foster care children and youth4 ,sec4 #ajaj4 ,student loan ombudsman4 ,title ,,ii--,teacher ,quality ,enhancement ,part ,a--,teacher and ,school ,leader ,quality ,partnership ,grants ,sec4 #bjja4 ,definitions4 ,sec4 #bjjb4 ,purposes4 ,sec4 #bjjc4 ,partnership grants4 ,sec4 #bjjd4 ,administrative provisions4 ,sec4 #bjje4 ,accountability and evaluation4 ,sec4 #bjjf4 ,accountability for programs that prepare teachers or other school leaders4 ,sec4 #bjjg4 ,teacher development4 ,sec4 #bjjh4 ,state functions4 ,sec4 #bjji4 ,general provisions4 ,sec4 #bjaj4 ,elevation of the education profession study4 ,sec4 #bjaa4 ,authorization of appropriations4 ,part ,b--,enhancing ,teacher and ,school ,leader ,education ,sec4 #baja4 ,enhancing teacher education4 ,title ,,iii--,institutional ,aid ,sec4 #cjja4 ,strengthening institutions4 ,sec4 #cjjb4 ,strengthening historically ,black ,colleges and ,universities4 ,sec4 #cjjc4 ,historically ,black ,college and ,university ,capital ,financing4 ,sec4 #cjjd4 ,strengthening ,historically ,black ,colleges and ,universities and other minority-serving institutions4 ,sec4 #cjje4 ,general provisions4 ,title ,,iv--,student ,assistance ,sec4 #djja4 ,effective date for title ,,iv4 ,part ,a ,sec4 #djaa4 ,improvements to the ,pell ,grant program4 ,sec4 #djab4 ,amendments to ,pell ,grant eligibility4 ,sec4 #djac4 ,extending ,federal ,pell ,grant eligibility of certain short-term programs4 ,sec4 #djad4 ,providing ,federal ,pell ,grants for ,iraq and ,afghanistan veteran's dependents4 ,sec4 #djae4 ,federal ,pell ,grant fraud prevention4 ,sec4 #djaf4 ,conforming amendments to academic competitiveness grants4 ,sec4 #djag4 ,federal ,,trio program4 ,sec4 #djah4 ,talent search4 ,sec4 #djai4 ,upward ,bound4 ,sec4 #djbj4 ,student support services4 ,sec4 #djba4 ,postbaccalaureate achievement program authority4 ,sec4 #djbb4 ,educational opportunity centers4 ,sec4 #djbc4 ,staff developmental activities4 ,sec4 #djbd4 ,reports and evaluations4 ,sec4 #djbe4 ,gaining ,early ,awareness and ,readiness for ,undergraduate ,programs4 ,sec4 #djbf4 ,gaining ,early ,awareness and ,readiness for ,undergraduate ,programs2 authorization of appropriations4 ,sec4 #djbg4 ,purpose2 appropriations authorized4 ,sec4 #djbh4 ,allocation of funds4 ,sec4 #djbi4 ,emergency ,grant ,aid ,demonstration ,program4 ,sec4 #djcj4 ,special programs for students whose families are engaged in migrant and seasonal farmwork4 ,sec4 #djca4 ,,ccampis reauthorization4 ,sec4 #djcb4 ,jumpstart to ,college grant programs4 ,sec4 #djcc4 ,revised definitions of ,,teach grants4 ,sec4 #djcd4 ,revisions to establishing ,,teach grant program4 ,sec4 #djce4 ,revisions to ,,teach grant applications and eligibility4 ,sec4 #djcf4 ,revisions to ,,teach grant data collection and reporting4 ,sec4 #djcg4 ,northern ,mariana ,islands and ,american ,samoa ,college access4 ,sec4 #djch4 ,community ,college ,student ,success ,grant ,program authorized4 ,part ,b ,sec4 #djda4 ,termination of certain repayment plan options and opportunity to change repayment plans4 ,sec4 #djdb4 ,conforming amendment to separate joint consolidation loans4 ,sec4 #djdc4 ,disbursement of student loans4 ,sec4 #djdd4 ,student loan contract and loan disclosures4 ,sec4 #djde4 ,cohort default rates4 ,sec4 #djdf4 ,conforming amendments4 ,sec4 #djdg4 ,automatic income monitoring procedures after a total and permanent disability discharge4 ,sec4 #djdh4 ,repayment of parent loans due to student disability4 ,part ,c ,sec4 #djea4 ,purpose2 authorization of appropriations4 ,sec4 #djeb4 ,allocation formula4 ,sec4 #djec4 ,grants for ,federal work-study programs4 ,sec4 #djed4 ,flexible use of funds4 ,sec4 #djee4 ,job location and development programs4 ,sec4 #djef4 ,community service4 ,sec4 #djeg4 ,pilot grant program4 ,sec4 #djeh4 ,department activities4 ,sec4 #djei4 ,study and report4 ,part ,d ,sec4 #djfa4 ,refinancing programs4 ,sec4 #djfb4 ,amendments to terms and conditions of loans and repayment plans4 ,sec4 #djfc4 ,amendments to terms and conditions of borrower defenses4 ,sec4 #djfd4 ,amendments to terms and conditions of ,public ,service ,loan ,forgiveness4 ,sec4 #djfe4 ,federal ,direct ,perkins ,loans terms and conditions4 ,sec4 #djff4 ,requiring a common manual for servicers4 ,sec4 #djfg4 ,refinancing ,,ffel and ,federal ,direct ,loans4 ,sec4 #djfh4 ,refinancing private student loans4 ,part ,e ,sec4 #djga4 ,authorization of appropriations for ,perkins loan4 ,sec4 #djgb4 ,allocation of funds for ,perkins loan4 ,sec4 #djgc4 ,federal ,direct ,perkins loan allocation4 ,sec4 #djgd4 ,agreements with institutions of higher education for purposes of the ,perkins loan program4 ,sec4 #djge4 ,student loan information by eligible institutions for purposes of the ,perkins loan program4 ,sec4 #djgf4 ,terms of loans for purposes of the ,perkins loan program4 ,sec4 #djgg4 ,reimbursement for cancellation of ,perkins loans for certain public service4 ,sec4 #djgh4 ,distribution of assets from student loan funds for purposes of the ,perkins loan program4 ,part ,f ,sec4 #djha4 ,conforming amendment to family contribution4 ,sec4 #djhb4 ,amendments to data elements when determining the expected family contribution4 ,sec4 #djhc4 ,amendments to family contribution for dependent students4 ,sec4 #djhd4 ,amendments to family contribution for independent students without dependents other than a spouse4 ,sec4 #djhe4 ,amendments to family contribution for independent students with dependents other than a spouse4 ,sec4 #djhf4 ,updated tables and amounts to need analysis4 ,sec4 #djhg4 ,zero expected family contribution4 ,sec4 #djhh4 ,amendments to definitions in need analysis4 ,part ,g ,sec4 #djia4 ,,fafsa simplification4 ,sec4 #djib4 ,federal aid eligibility4 ,sec4 #djic4 ,reinstatement of the #f-year statute of limitations for student loans4 ,sec4 #djid4 ,exit counseling4 ,sec4 #djie4 ,clery ,act amendments4 ,sec4 #djif4 ,online survey tool for campus safety4 ,sec4 #djig4 ,amendments to institutional and financial assistance4 ,sec4 #djih4 ,conforming amendments to ,pell ,grants4 ,sec4 #djii4 ,information with respect to crime statistics for programs of study abroad4 ,sec4 #dajj4 ,remedial education grants4 ,sec4 #daja4 ,competency-based education4 ,sec4 #dajb4 ,competency-based education council4 ,sec4 #dajc4 ,improvements to program participation agreements4 ,sec4 #dajd4 ,prearbitration agreements4 ,sec4 #daje4 ,compliance with the ,civil ,rights ,act of #aifd4 ,sec4 #dajf4 ,requirement for institutions to use a financial aid shopping sheet4 ,sec4 #dajg4 ,submission of data with respect to students with disabilities4 ,sec4 #dajh4 ,education program on hazing4 ,sec4 #daji4 ,changes to program participation agreements to strengthen consumer protections4 ,sec4 #daaj4 ,administrative expenses4 ,sec4 #daaa4 ,income-based repayment plan4 ,sec4 #daab4 ,fixed repayment plan4 ,sec4 #daac4 ,longitudinal study on the effectiveness of student loan counseling4 ,sec4 #daad4 ,study and procedures on determining family size4 ,part ,h ,sec4 #daba4 ,state responsibilities4 ,sec4 #dabb4 ,additional safeguards4 ,sec4 #dabc4 ,recognition of accrediting agency or association4 ,sec4 #dabd4 ,program review and data4 ,sec4 #dabe4 ,strengthening institutional quality4 ,part ,i ,sec4 #daca4 ,program authorized4 ,sec4 #dacb4 ,pathways to student success for ,historically ,black ,colleges and ,universities4 ,title ,v--,developing ,institutions ,sec4 #ejja4 ,hispanic-serving institutions4 ,sec4 #ejjb4 ,promoting postbaccalaureate opportunities for ,hispanic ,americans4 ,sec4 #ejjc4 ,general provisions4 ,title ,,vi--,international ,education ,programs ,sec4 #fjja4 ,international education4 ,sec4 #fjjb4 ,global business and professional education programs4 ,sec4 #fjjc4 ,repeal of assistance program for ,institute for ,international ,public ,policy4 ,sec4 #fjjd4 ,general provisions4 ,title ,,vii--,graduate and ,postsecondary ,improvement ,programs ,sec4 #gjja4 ,graduate education programs4 ,sec4 #gjjb4 ,minority-serving institutions innovation fund4 ,sec4 #gjjc4 ,definitions4 ,sec4 #gjjd4 ,supporting postsecondary faculty1 staff1 and administrators in providing accessible education4 ,sec4 #gjje4 ,office of ,accessibility4 ,sec4 #gjjf4 ,postsecondary programs for students with intellectual disabilities4 ,sec4 #gjjg4 ,national ,technical ,assistance ,center and ,national ,coordinating ,center for ,inclusion of ,students with ,intellectual ,disabilities4 ,sec4 #gjjh4 ,accessible instructional materials and technology4 ,sec4 #gjji4 ,formula grants to ,states to improve higher education opportunities for foster youth and homeless youth4 ,title ,,viii--,additional ,programs ,sec4 #hjja4 ,teach for ,america4 ,sec4 #hjjb4 ,patsy ,t4 ,mink ,fellowship ,program4 ,sec4 #hjjc4 ,improving science1 technology1 engineering1 and mathematics education with a focus on ,alaska ,native and ,native ,hawaiian students4 ,sec4 #hjjd4 ,grants for rural-serving institutions of higher education4 ,sec4 #hjje4 ,training for realtime writers to provide closed captioning and court reporting services4 ,sec4 #hjjf4 ,grant program to establish1 maintain1 and improve veteran student centers4 ,sec4 #hjjg4 ,modeling and simulation4 ,sec4 #hjjh4 ,conforming amendments4 ,sec4 #hjji4 ,mandatory funding for masters and postbaccalaureate programs4 ,sec4 #hjaj4 ,funds for access to open educational resources4 ,title ,,ix--,amendments to ,other ,laws ,part ,a--,education of the ,deaf ,act of #aihf ,sec4 #ijja4 ,composition of ,board of ,trustees4 ,sec4 #ijjb4 ,administrative requirements of ,laurent ,clerc ,national ,deaf ,education ,center4 ,sec4 #ijjc4 ,federal endowment programs for ,gallaudet ,university and the ,national ,technical ,institute for the ,deaf4 ,part ,b--,tribally ,controlled ,colleges and ,universities ,assistance ,act of #aigh ,sec4 #iaja4 ,tribally ,controlled ,colleges and ,universities ,assistance ,act of #aigh4 ,part ,c--,carl ,d4 ,perkins ,career and ,technical ,education ,act of #bjjf ,amendments ,sec4 #ibja4 ,additional authorization of appropriations4 ,part ,d--,general ,education ,provisions ,act ,sec4 #icja4 ,special ,assistant for ,equity and ,inclusion4 ,sec4 #icjb4 ,release of education records to facilitate the award of a recognized postsecondary credential4 ,part ,e--,education ,sciences ,reform ,act of #bjjb ,sec4 #idja4 ,inclusion of racial subgroups in ,,ipeds data4 #b4 ,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 ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja et seq474 #c4 ,general effective date ,except as otherwise provided in this ,act or the amendments made by this ,act1 this ,act and the amendments made by this ,act shall take effect on the date of enactment of this ,act4 ,i ,general ,provisions #ajja4 ,definitions ,section #ajc of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajjc7 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#f71 by striking section #c7b7 and inserting section #c2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#ac71 by inserting controlled1 before owned2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#be7 ,nonprofit institution of higher education ,the term nonprofit institution of higher education means an institution of higher education that-- 7,a7 is a nonprofit1 as defined in section #ajc7ac72 and 7,b7 at which no member of the governing board of the nonprofit institution of higher education 7other than ex officio members serving at the pleasure of the remainder of the governing board and receiving a fixed salary71 or any person with the power to appoint or remove members of such governing board1 receives any substantial direct or indirect economic benefit 7including a lease1 promissory note1 or other contract7 from the nonprofit institution of higher education4 7#bf7 ,public institution of higher education ,the term public institution of higher education means an institution of higher education-- 7,a7 for which all obligations of the institution are valid and binding obligations of the ,state 7or of an equivalent governmental entity72 and 7,b7 for which the full faith and credit of such ,state 7or equivalent government entity7 is pledged for the timely payment of such obligations4 7#bg7 ,foster care children and youth ,the term foster care children and youth-- 7,a7 means children and youth whose care and placement are the responsibility of the ,state or ,tribal agency that administers a ,state or ,tribal plan under part ,b or ,e of title ,,iv of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fba et seq4 and #fgj et seq471 without regard to whether foster care maintenance payments are made under section #dgb of such ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fgb7 on behalf of such children and youth2 and 7,b7 includes individuals who were age #ac or older when their care and placement were the responsibility of a ,state or ,tribal agency that administered a ,state or ,tribal plan under part ,b or ,e of title ,,iv of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fba et seq4 and #fgj et seq47 and who are no longer under the care and responsibility of such a ,state or tribal agency1 without regard to any such individual's subsequent adoption1 guardianship arrangement1 or other form of permanency outcome4 7#bh7 ,federal education assistance funds ,the term ,federal education assistance funds means-- 7,a7 funds under title ,,iv2 7,b7 educational and training benefits available to veterans1 military personal1 and other individuals under chapter #cj1 #ca1 #cb1 #cc1 #cd1 or #ce of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code1 or chapter #aja1 #aje1 #ajf;,a1 #afjf1 #afjg1 or #afjh of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 or section #aghd;a of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code2 7,c7 funds for training under the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #caja et seq471 including funds under title ,,ii of such ,act2 and 7,d7 funds under section #dgg of the ,social ,security ,act4 7#bi7 ,progress period status ,the term progress period status means the status of an institution of higher education that is determined by the ,secretary to be in danger of failing to meet title ,,iv eligibility criteria relating to student debt because the institution has a student default risk indicator of not less than #aj percent and not more than #ae percent4 4 #ajjb4 ,disclosures of foreign gifts ,section #aag of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajaa;f7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking #bej1jjj and inserting #ajj1jjj2 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by inserting ,the legal name of the person or institution from which the gift is received4 after particular country42 and 7ii7 by striking 1 or if unknown and all that follows through to the period and inserting and the country of incorporation4 ,in this paragraph1 the term aggregate dollar amount includes the fair market value of staff members1 textbooks1 and other in-kind gifts42 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 by inserting the name of the agency or office within the government from which such a gift is received1 and after foreign government12 and 7ii7 by inserting ,in this paragraph1 the term aggregate dollar amount includes the fair market value of staff members1 textbooks1 and other in-kind gifts4 after each foreign government42 7#c7 in subsection 7c77#a71 by striking or if unknown and all that follows through the period and inserting and the country of incorporation42 7#d7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7 by striking are substantially and all that follows through this section1 and inserting includes all information required by this section12 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7 by striking requirements substantially similar to those and inserting all the information2 7#e7 in subsection 7e71 by adding at the end the following3 ,not later than #cj days after receiving a disclosure report under this section1 the ,secretary shall make such report electronically available to the public for downloading4 ,not later than #fj days after the date of the enactment of this sentence1 the ,secretary shall make all previous disclosure reports received after ,january #a1 #bjjj available in the same manner as described in the previous sentence42 and 7#f7 in subsection 7h7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7 by inserting gift1 after lease12 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking or property and inserting property1 human resources1 or payment of any staff22 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#e77;,b71 by inserting institutes1 instructional programs1 after centers14 #ajjc4 ,alcohol and substance misuse prevention 7a7 ,in general ,section #abj of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajaa;i7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the section heading1 by striking ,drug and alcohol abuse and inserting ,alcohol and substance misuse2 7#b7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking a program to prevent the use of illicit drugs and the abuse of alcohol by students and employees that1 and inserting an evidence-based program to prevent alcohol and substance misuse by students and employees that12 7,b7 by amending paragraph 7#a77;,d7 to read as follows3 7,d7 a description of any alcohol or substance misuse counseling1 treatment1 rehabilitation1 recovery1 re-entry1 or recovery support programs provided by the institution 7including in partnership with a community-based organization7 that are available to employees or students2 2 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#a77;,e71 by striking that the institution will impose and inserting of the institution's policies regarding2 7#c7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by striking and at the end of subparagraph 7,a72 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking the period and inserting 2 and2 and 7iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7,c7 compliance assistance to assist institutions in complying with the requirements of this section4 2 7,b7 by redesignating paragraph 7#b7 as paragraph 7#d72 and 7,c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#a7 the following3 7#b7 ,interagency agreement ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of the ,aim ,higher ,act1 the ,secretary shall enter into a interagency agreement with the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services to-- 7,a7 determine criteria that satisfy the requirement of subsection 7a7 that an institution of higher education has adopted and has implemented an evidence-based program described in such subsection2 7,b7 establish a process for disseminating the best practices for adopting and implementing such an evidence-based program2 and 7,c7 establish a process that promotes coordination and collaboration between institutions of higher education and the respective ,state agencies that administer the ,substance ,abuse ,prevention and ,treatment ,block ,grants pursuant to subpart ,,ii of the ,public ,health ,service ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjjx-#ba74 7#c7 ,guidance ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of the ,aim ,higher ,act1 the ,secretary shall1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services1 issue guidance with respect to the criteria described in paragraph 7#b77;,a74 2 and 7#d7 in subsection 7e7-- 7,a7 in the subsection heading1 by striking drug abuse in the heading and inserting substance misuse2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by striking other organizations and inserting community-based organizations that partner with institutions of higher education2 7ii7 by striking programs of prevention1 and education 7including treatment-referral7 to reduce and eliminate the illegal use of drugs and alcohol and the violence associated with such use and inserting evidence-based programs of alcohol and substance misuse prevention and education 7including programs to improve access to treatment1 referral for treatment services1 or crisis intervention services7 to eliminate illegal substance use1 decrease substance misuse1 and improve public health and safety12 and 7iii7 by striking alcohol and drug abuse and inserting substance use disorder2 7,c7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#b7 through 7#e7 as paragraphs 7#c7 through 7#f71 respectively2 7,d7 by inserting after paragraph 7#a7 the following3 7#b7 ,additional uses ,in addition to the activities described in paragraph 7#a71 a grant or contract awarded under paragraph 7#a7 may be used to carry out #a or more of the following evidence-based programs or activities3 7,a7 ,providing programs for recovery support services1 and peer support services and counseling for students with a substance use disorder4 7,b7 ,promoting integration and collaboration in campus-based health services between primary care1 substance use disorder services1 and mental health services4 7,c7 ,promoting integrated care services related to screening1 diagnosis1 prevention1 and treatment of mental1 behavioral1 and substance use disorders for students4 7,d7 ,providing re-entry assistance for students on academic probation due to their substance use disorder4 7,e7 ,preventing fatal and nonfatal overdoses4 7,f7 ,providing education to students1 faculty1 or other personnel on-- 7i7 recognizing the signs and symptoms of substance use disorder1 and how to engage and support a person in a crisis situation2 7ii7 resources available in the community1 within the institution of higher education1 and other relevant resources for individuals with a substance use disorder2 and 7iii7 safely de-escalating crisis situations involving individuals with a substance use disorder4 2 and 7,e7 by amending paragraph 7#f71 as redesignated by subparagraph 7,c71 to read as follows3 7#f7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section #cj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjai and each of the #e succeeding fiscal years4 4 7b7 ,effective dates 7#a7 ,in general ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 the amendments made by this section shall take effect on the date of enactment of this ,act4 7#b7 ,delayed effective dates ,the amendments made by subsection 7a77#b7 shall apply to institutions of higher education on the date that is #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act4 #ajjd4 ,exception to required registration with selective service system ,part ,b of title ,i of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajaa et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #abd4 ,exception to required registration with selective service system ,notwithstanding section #ab7;f7 of the ,military ,selective ,service ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #chaa7;f771 a person shall not be ineligible for assistance or a benefit provided under title ,,iv if the person is required under section #c of such ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #chjb7 to present himself for and submit to registration under such section1 and fails to do so in accordance with any proclamation1 rule1 or regulation issued under such section4 4 #ajje4 ,for-profit conversions 7a7 ,in general ,part ,b of title ,i of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajaa et seq47 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 #abe4 ,for-profit conversions 7a7 ,determination ,on determining that an institution of higher education meets the requirements under subsection 7b71 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 approve the conversion of an institution of higher education to a nonprofit institution of higher education2 and 7#b7 review such approval every #e years thereafter4 7b7 ,requirements ,to be eligible to convert to a nonprofit institution of higher education under this ,act1 an institution of higher education shall submit an application to the ,secretary that demonstrates-- 7#a7 that such institution is a nonprofit institution of higher education1 as defined in section #ajc7be72 7#b7 subject to subsection 7d71 that the institution has not acquired any other institution of higher education 7as defined in section #ajb71 or a significant portion of the assets of such other institution1 for more than the value of such other institution or such assets1 respectively2 and 7#c7 in the case of an institution that has been acquired by another party1 that such institution is not controlled by such party4 7c7 ,transition period ,in the case of an institution of higher education approved for conversion under subsection 7a71 such institution shall be subject to any rules and regulations that apply to proprietary institutions of higher education1 as defined in section #ajb7;b71 for a minimum of #e years4 7d7 ,value ,the term value1 with respect to an acquisition under subsection 7b77#b7-- 7#a7 includes the value of any ongoing relationship 7including any contract1 agreement1 lease or other arrangement between the acquiring institution and the acquired institution71 as defined in section #ahj4ije of title #b1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 as in effect on the date of enactment of this section2 7#b7 subject to paragraph 7#c71 may be demonstrated through any of-- 7,a7 third-party valuation2 7,b7 independent financing of the acquisition based upon the assets acquired2 or 7,c7 full and open competition in the procurement of services or assets1 as such term is defined in section #b4aja7;b7 of title #dh1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 as in effect on the date of the enactment of this section2 and 7#c7 shall be subject to such other demonstration process determined appropriate by the ,secretary in a case in which the ,secretary does not accept a demonstration process described in paragraph 7#b74 7e7 ,publication 7#a7 ,application ,before the ,secretary may approve the conversion of an institution of higher education under subsection 7a71 the application of such institution submitted to the ,secretary under subsection 7b7 shall be published in the ,federal ,register with an appropriate notice and comment period4 7#b7 ,determination ,the ,secretary shall publish each determination under this section1 and the reasons for such determination1 under the ,federal ,register4 7f7 ,tax exempt status ,in carrying out this section1 the ,secretary may consider the tax exempt status of an institution of higher education under section #eja7;c77#c7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code1 but may not use such status as the sole determining factor for approval under subsection 7a74 4 7b7 ,expertise ,the ,secretary of ,education shall create a unit within the ,department of ,education with the expertise necessary to carry out section #abe of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife1 as added by subsection 7a74 #ajjf4 ,postsecondary data system ,section #acb of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajae;a7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7i77#a77,t71 by striking rate1 and inserting rate and adjusted cohort default rate12 7#b7 by redesignating subsection 7l7 as subsection 7m72 and 7#c7 by inserting after subsection 7k7 the following3 7l7 ,data system 7#a7 ,in general 7,a7 ,establishment of system ,the ,commissioner for ,education ,statistics 7referred to in this subsection as the ,commissioner7 shall develop and maintain a postsecondary data system that is secure and protects student data privacy to-- 7i7 evaluate student-level-- 7,i7 enrollment1 progression1 and completion patterns2 7,,ii7 outcomes following postsecondary enrollment and completion2 7,,iii7 postsecondary costs2 and 7,,iv7 financial aid2 7ii7 improve institutional transparency and facilitate institutional improvement while reducing the reporting burden on institutions of higher education2 and 7iii7 analyze1 evaluate1 and improve ,federal student aid programs2 7,b7 ,requirements ,in developing the data system described in this subsection1 the ,commissioner shall-- 7i7 focus on the needs of users of such system and entities reporting to such system1 including institutions of higher education2 7ii7 follow relevant web design and digital services standards2 and 7iii7 ensure student data privacy and security in accordance with the most recent ,federal standards developed by the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology4 7,c7 ,reporting ,notwithstanding any other provision of this section1 to the extent that another provision of this section requires the same reporting or collection of data that is required under this subsection1 an institution of higher education 7as defined in section #ajb71 or the ,secretary or ,commissioner may use the reporting or data required for the postsecondary data system established pursuant to this subsection to satisfy both such requirements4 7#b7 ,data system elements 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,commissioner shall consult with institutions of higher education1 individuals and organizations with expertise in data privacy and security1 consumer protections1 and other stakeholders in determining and1 where appropriate1 revising1 data elements to be included in the postsecondary data system1 in accordance with subparagraph 7,b74 7,b7 ,required elements ,such postsecondary data system shall include1 at a minimum1 the following student-level data elements3 7i7 ,the student-level data elements necessary to calculate the information within any student-related surveys included in the ,integrated ,postsecondary ,education ,data ,system 7,,ipeds74 7ii7 ,the student-level data elements necessary to allow for reporting student enrollment1 persistence1 retention1 transfer1 and completion measures for all credential levels within and across institutions of higher education1 and disaggregated by the following categories to allow for cross tabulation of data3 7,i7 ,first-time enrollment status4 7,,ii7 ,attendance intensity1 whether full-time or part-time4 7,,iii7 ,distance education enrollment status4 7,,iv7 ,credential-seeking status4 7,v7 ,credential level4 7,,vi7 ,race 7as defined in section #aec7c77;a7 of the ,education ,sciences ,reform ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ieja7c77;a7774 7,,vii7 ,age4 7,,viii7 ,gender4 7,,ix7 ,program of study4 7,x7 ,military or veteran status1 as determined made on receipt of veteran's education benefits 7defined in section #dhj7;c774 7,,xi7 ,federal ,pell ,grant eligibility4 7,,xii7 ,federal ,pell ,grant recipient status4 7,,xiii7 ,federal loan recipient status under title ,,iv4 7,,xiv7 ,disability status4 7,,xv7 ,first-generation college student status 7defined in section #cah74 7,c7 ,prohibited elements ,the ,commissioner shall not include health data1 student discipline records or data1 elementary and secondary education data1 physical address1 citizenship or national origin status1 course grades1 student-level postsecondary entrance examination results1 political affiliation1 or religion in the postsecondary data system4 7,d7 ,additional data elements ,the ,commissioner may1 after consultation with institutions of higher education and other stakeholders1 make a determination to promulgate regulations to include additional data elements in the postsecondary student data system4 7#c7 ,federal data system coordination 7,a7 ,in general ,where appropriate1 the ,commissioner shall enter into agreements with other ,federal agencies to create secure linkages that meet the requirements of this paragraph between the data collected under the postsecondary data system under this subsection and relevant ,federal data systems4 7,b7 ,consistent reporting ,the ,commissioner shall ensure that the secure linkages described in subparagraph 7,a7 result in consistent reporting of1 at a minimum1 the following categories of data for all students3 7i7 ,enrollment1 retention1 transfer1 and completion outcomes4 7ii7 ,financial indicators for students receiving ,federal grants and loans under this title1 including grant and loan aid by source1 cumulative student debt1 loan repayment status1 and repayment plan4 7iii7 ,postcollegiate outcomes1 including earnings1 employment1 and postgraduate education1 by program of study and credential level4 7,c7 ,confidentiality and data privacy ,in creating secure linkages with relevant ,federal data systems described in this paragraph1 the ,commissioner shall ensure that such linkages-- 7i7 protect student data privacy2 and 7ii7 comply with the security and privacy protections described in all applicable ,federal data protection protocols4 7,d7 ,review ,not less often than once every #e years after the establishment of the postsecondary data system under this subsection1 the ,commissioner shall review methods for streamlining data collection from postsecondary institutions and minimizing duplicative reporting with the ,department of ,education and across ,federal agencies that provide data for the postsecondary data system4 7#d7 ,information sharing 7,a7 ,aggregate information ,the ,commissioner shall make summary aggregate information publicly available and user-friendly4 ,such aggregate information shall-- 7i7 include1 at a minimum1 for each institution of higher education1 measures of student access1 progression1 completion1 student costs1 and postcollegiate student outcomes2 and 7ii7 not include any personally identifiable information4 7,b7 ,research and evaluation ,the ,commissioner shall develop and implement a secure process-- 7i7 for making student-level1 non-personally identifiable information from the postsecondary data system described in this subsection available for research and evaluation purposes approved by the ,commissioner in a manner compatible with practices for disclosing ,national ,center for ,education ,statistics data as in effect on the day before the date of enactment of the ,aim ,higher ,act2 7ii7 through which any institution of higher education or a ,state that fully participates in the postsecondary data system under this subsection may request and receive from the ,commissioner non-personally identifiable information1 and aggregate summary data1 related to students who have attended such institution or any institution in such ,state1 as applicable1 for purposes of institutional or ,state improvement and program evaluation2 and 7iii7 for providing1 at least annually1 each institution of higher education that fully participates in the postsecondary data system under this subsection with a set of program-level1 non-personally identifiable information from the postsecondary data system for students currently or formerly associated with the institution4 7,c7 ,regulation ,the ,commissioner shall promulgate guidance and regulations to ensure-- 7i7 fair1 secure1 and equitable access to such data2 and 7ii7 privacy1 security1 and access to such data4 7,d7 ,prohibitions ,data collected under this subsection shall not be-- 7i7 sold to any third party by the ,commissioner1 any institution of higher education1 any ,state1 or any other entity2 or 7ii7 used for any law enforcement activity or any other activity that would result in adverse action against any student1 including enforcement of ,federal immigration law or debt collection activity4 7#e7 ,data submission 7,a7 ,required submission ,each institution of higher education participating in a program under this title shall collect and submit to the ,commissioner the data requested by the ,commissioner to carry out this subsection4 7,b7 ,authorized submission ,an institution of higher education not participating in a program under this title may collect and submit to the ,commissioner the data requested by the ,commissioner to carry out this subsection4 4 #ajjg4 ,textbook information ,section #acc of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajae;b7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking identify ways to decrease and inserting identify and adopt innovative tools to decrease2 7#b7 in subsection 7b77#i7-- 7,a7 by striking to accompany a and inserting to accompany or support a in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a72 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking materials1 computer disks1 website access and inserting materials1 online and digital learning platforms and materials1 website access2 7#c7 in subsection 7c77#a77;,d77i71 by striking paperback1 and unbound and inserting paperback1 digital1 and unbound2 and 7#d7 in subsection 7f7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by inserting accessing lower-cost digital course materials and digital textbooks1 after programs for2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c71 by inserting 1 such as inclusive access programs or digital content distribution platforms after delivery programs4 #ajjh4 ,repeal of prohibition of student information database ,section #acd of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajae;c7 is repealed4 #ajji4 ,in-,state tuition rates for homeless children and youths and foster care children and youth ,section #ace of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajae;d7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the section heading1 by inserting 1 homeless children and youths1 and foster care children and youth after children2 7#b7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by striking 7a7 ,requirement4--,in the case and inserting the following3 7a7 ,requirement 7#a7 ,armed forces ,in the case 2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#b7 ,homeless children and youths and foster care children and youth ,in the case of a homeless child or youth or a foster care child or youth1 such ,state shall not charge such individual tuition for attendance at a public institution of higher education in the ,state at a rate that is greater than the rate charged for residents of the ,state4 2 and 7#c7 by striking subsections 7c7 and 7d7 and inserting the following3 7c7 ,effective date 7#a7 ,armed forces ,with respect to an individual described in subsection 7a77#a71 this section shall remain in effect as it was in effect on the day before the date of enactment of the ,aim ,higher ,act4 7#b7 ,homeless children and youths and foster care children and youth ,with respect to an individual described in subsection 7a77#b71 this section shall take effect at each public institution of higher education in a ,state that receives assistance under this ,act for the first period of enrollment at such institution that begins during the first full award year following the date of enactment of the ,aim ,higher ,act4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,armed forces ,the terms armed forces and active duty for a period of more than #cj days have the meanings given those terms in section #aja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,homeless children and youths ,the term homeless children and youths has the meaning given the term in section #gbe of the ,mc,kinney-,vento ,homeless ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aadcd;a74 4 #ajaj4 ,student loan ombudsman ,section #ada7;f77#c7 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajah7;f77#c77 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking and after the semicolon2 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7,c7 receive1 review1 and resolve expeditiously complaints regarding a student's independence under subparagraph 7,b7 or 7,h7 of section #dhj7;d77#a71 in consultation with knowledgeable parties1 including child welfare agencies1 local educational agency liaisons for homeless children and youths designated under section #gbb7;g77#a77;,j77ii7 of the ,mc,kinney-,vento ,homeless ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aadcb7;g77#a77;,j77ii771 or ,state ,coordinators for ,education of ,homeless ,children and ,youths established in accordance with section #gbb of such ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aadcb74 4 ,,ii ,teacher ,quality ,enhancement ,a ,teacher and ,school ,leader ,quality ,partnership ,grants #bjja4 ,definitions ,section #bjj of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajba7 is amended to read as follows3 #bjj4 ,definitions ,except as otherwise provided1 in this title3 7#a7 ,arts and sciences ,the term arts and sciences means-- 7,a7 when referring to an organizational unit of an institution of higher education1 any academic unit that offers one or more academic majors in disciplines or content areas corresponding to the academic subject matter areas in which teachers provide instruction2 and 7,b7 when referring to a specific academic subject area1 the disciplines or content areas in which academic majors are offered by the arts and sciences organizational unit4 7#b7 ,blended learning ,the term blended learning has the meaning given the term in section #dajb of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #gaab74 7#c7 ,children from low-income families ,the term children from low-income families means children described in section #aabd7;c77#a77;,a7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fccc7;c77#a77;,a774 7#d7 ,comprehensive literacy instruction ,the term comprehensive literacy instruction has the meaning given the term in section #bbba7;b77#a7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ffda7;b77#a774 7#e7 ,digital learning ,the term digital learning has the meaning given the term in section #dajb of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #gaab74 7#f7 ,diverse teacher candidates ,the term diverse teacher candidates means teacher candidates from-- 7,a7 underrepresented groups2 or 7,b7 teachers who are linguistically and culturally prepared to educate high-need students4 7#g7 ,early childhood educator ,the term early childhood educator means an individual with primary responsibility for the education of children in an early childhood education program4 7#h7 ,educational service agency ,the term educational service agency 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#i7 ,educator ,the term educator means a teacher1 principal or other school leader1 specialized instructional support personnel1 or other staff member who provides or directly supports instruction1 such as a school librarian1 counselor1 or paraprofessional4 7#aj7 ,eligible partnership ,the term eligible partnership means an entity that-- 7,a7 shall include-- 7i7 a high-need local educational agency2 7ii7 7,i7 a high-need school or a consortium of high-need schools served by the high-need local educational agency2 or 7,,ii7 as applicable1 a high-need early childhood education program2 7iii7 a partner institution2 7iv7 a school1 department1 or program of education within such partner institution1 which may include an existing teacher professional development program with proven outcomes within a four-year institution of higher education that provides intensive and sustained collaboration between faculty and local educational agencies consistent with the requirements of this title2 and 7v7 a school or department of arts and sciences within such partner institution2 and 7,b7 may include any of the following3 7i7 ,the ,governor of the ,state4 7ii7 ,the ,state educational agency4 7iii7 ,the ,state board of education4 7iv7 ,the ,state agency for higher education4 7v7 ,a business4 7vi7 ,a public or private nonprofit educational organization4 7vii7 ,an educational service agency4 7viii7 ,a teacher1 principal1 or school leader organization4 7ix7 ,a high-performing local educational agency1 or a consortium of such local educational agencies1 that can serve as a resource to the partnership4 7x7 ,a charter school 7as defined in section #dcaj of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #gbba;i774 7xi7 ,a school or department within the partner institution that focuses on psychology and human development4 7xii7 ,a school or department within the partner institution with comparable expertise in the disciplines of teaching1 learning1 and child and adolescent development4 7xiii7 ,an entity operating a program that provides alternative routes to ,state certification of teachers or principals4 7#aa7 ,english learner ,the term ,english learner 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#ab7 ,evidence-based ,the term evidence-based has the meaning given the term in subclauses 7,i7 and 7,,ii7 of section #haja7ba77;,a77i7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ghja7ba77;,a774 7#ac7 ,evidence of student learning ,the term evidence of student learning means multiple measures of student learning that include the following3 7,a7 ,valid and reliable student assessment data1 which may include data-- 7i7 based on-- 7,i7 student learning gains on statewide academic assessments under section #aaaa7;b77#b7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife2 or 7,,ii7 student academic achievement assessments used at the national1 ,state1 or local levels1 where available and appropriate for the curriculum and students taught2 7ii7 from classroom-based summative assessments2 and 7iii7 from high-quality validated performance-based assessments that are aligned with 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#a774 7,b7 ,not less than one of the following additional measures3 7i7 ,student work1 including measures of performance criteria and evidence of student growth4 7ii7 ,teacher-generated information about student goals and growth4 7iii7 ,parental feedback about student goals and growth4 7iv7 ,student feedback about learning and teaching supports4 7v7 ,assessments of affective engagement and self-efficacy4 7vi7 ,other appropriate measures1 as determined by the ,state4 7#ad7 ,foster care 7,a7 ,in general ,the term foster care means #bd-;hour substitute care for a child placed away from the child's parents or guardians and for whom the ,state agency has placement and care responsibility4 ,the term includes care through a placement in a foster family home1 a foster home of a relative1 a group home1 an emergency shelter1 a residential facility1 a child care institution1 or a pre-adoptive home4 7,b7 ,rule ,a child shall be considered to be in foster care under subparagraph 7,a7 without regard to whether-- 7i7 the foster care facility is licensed and payments are made by the ,state or local agency for the care of the child2 7ii7 adoption subsidy payments are being made prior to the finalization of an adoption2 or 7iii7 ,federal matching funds for any payments described in clause 7i7 or 7ii7 are being made4 7#ae7 ,high-need early childhood education program ,the term high-need early childhood education program means an early childhood education program serving children from low-income families that is located within the geographic area served by a high-need local educational agency4 7#af7 ,high-need local educational agency ,the term high-need local educational agency means a local educational agency-- 7,a7 7i7 that serves not fewer than #aj1jjj low-income children2 7ii7 for which not less than #bj percent of the children served by the agency are low-income children2 7iii7 that meets the eligibility requirements for funding under the ,small1 ,rural ,school ,achievement ,program under section #ebaa7;b7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife or the ,rural and ,low-,income ,school ,program under section #fbba7;b7 of such ,act2 or 7iv7 that has a percentage of low-income children that is in the highest quartile among such agencies in the ,state2 and 7,b7 7i7 for which one or more schools served by the agency is identified by the ,state for comprehensive supports and interventions under section #aaaa7;c77#d77;,d77i7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife2 or 7ii7 for which one or more schools served by the agency has a high teacher turnover rate or is experiencing a teacher shortage in a high-needs field1 as determined by the ,state4 7#ag7 ,high-need school 7,a7 ,in general ,the term high-need school means a school that1 based on the most recent data available1 meets one or both of the following3 7i7 ,the school is in the highest quartile of schools in a ranking of all schools served by a local educational agency1 ranked in descending order by percentage of students from low-income families enrolled in such schools1 as determined by the local educational agency based on one of the following measures of poverty3 7,i7 ,the percentage of students aged #e through #ag in poverty counted in the most recent census data approved by the ,secretary4 7,,ii7 ,the percentage of students eligible for a free or reduced price school lunch under the ,richard ,b4 ,russell ,national ,school ,lunch ,act4 7,,iii7 ,the percentage of students in families receiving assistance under the ,state program funded under part ,a of title ,,iv of the ,social ,security ,act4 7,,iv7 ,the percentage of students eligible to receive medical assistance under the ,medicaid program4 7,v7 ,a composite of two or more of the measures described in subclauses 7,i7 through 7,,iv74 7ii7 ,in the case of-- 7,i7 an elementary school1 the school serves students not less than #fj percent of whom are eligible for a free or reduced price school lunch under the ,richard ,b4 ,russell ,national ,school ,lunch ,act2 or 7,,ii7 any other school that is not an elementary school1 the other school serves students not less than #de percent of whom are eligible for a free or reduced price school lunch under the ,richard ,b4 ,russell ,national ,school ,lunch ,act4 7,b7 ,special rule 7i7 ,designation by the ,secretary ,the ,secretary may1 upon approval of an application submitted by an eligible partnership seeking a grant under this title1 designate a school that does not qualify as a high-need school under subparagraph 7,a7 as a high-need school for the purpose of this title4 ,the ,secretary shall base the approval of an application for designation of a school under this clause on a consideration of the information required under clause 7ii71 and may also take into account other information submitted by the eligible partnership4 7ii7 ,application requirements ,an application for designation of a school under clause 7i7 shall include-- 7,i7 the number and percentage of students attending such school who are-- 7aa7 aged #e through #ag in poverty counted in the most recent census data approved by the ,secretary2 7bb7 eligible for a free or reduced price school lunch under the ,richard ,b4 ,russell ,national ,school ,lunch ,act2 7cc7 in families receiving assistance under the ,state program funded under part ,a of title ,,iv of the ,social ,security ,act2 or 7dd7 eligible to receive medical assistance under the ,medicaid program2 7,,ii7 information about the student academic achievement of students at such school2 and 7,,iii7 for a secondary school1 the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate for such school4 7#ah7 ,highly competent ,the term highly competent1 when used with respect to an early childhood educator1 means an educator-- 7,a7 with specialized education and training in development and education of young children from birth until entry into kindergarten or a specialization in infants and toddlers or pre-school children2 7,b7 with-- 7i7 a baccalaureate degree in an academic major in an early childhood or related field2 or 7ii7 an associate's degree in an early childhood or related educational area2 and 7,c7 who has demonstrated a high level of knowledge and use of content and pedagogy in the relevant areas associated with quality early childhood education4 7#ai7 ,homeless child ,the term homeless child means an individual who is a homeless child or youth under section #gbe of the ,mc,kinney-,vento ,homeless ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aadcd74 7#bj7 ,induction program ,the term induction program means a formalized program for new teachers or school leaders1 during not less than the teachers' or school leaders' first #b years of1 respectively1 teaching or leading1 that is designed to provide support for1 and improve the professional performance and increase the retention in the education field of1 beginning teachers or school leaders4 ,such program shall promote effective teaching or leadership skills and shall include the following components3 7,a7 ,high-quality mentoring4 7,b7 ,periodic1 structured time for collaboration1 including with mentors1 as well as time for information-sharing among teachers1 principals1 other school leaders and administrators1 other appropriate instructional staff1 and participating faculty or program staff in the partner institution4 7,c7 ,the application of evidence-based instructional practices4 7,d7 ,opportunities for new teachers or school leaders to draw directly on the expertise of mentors1 faculty or program staff1 and researchers to support the integration of evidence-based research with practice4 7,e7 ,the development of skills in evidence-based instructional and behavioral interventions4 7,f7 ,faculty or program staff who-- 7i7 model the integration of research and practice in the classroom and school2 and 7ii7 as appropriate1 assist new teachers or school leaders with the effective use and integration of educational technology and the principles of universal design for learning into the classroom or school4 7,g7 ,interdisciplinary collaboration among teacher leaders or school leaders1 faculty or program staff1 researchers1 and other staff who prepare new teachers or school leaders with respect to1 as applicable1 the learning process1 the assessment of learning1 or the leadership of a school4 7,h7 ,as applicable to the role1 assistance with understanding of the effective use of data1 particularly student achievement data1 and the applicability of such data to inform and improve classroom instruction and school leadership4 7,i7 ,regular and structured observation and evaluation of new teachers1 principals1 or other school leaders that are based in part on evidence of student learning1 shall include multiple measures of educator performance1 and shall provide clear1 timely1 and useful feedback to teachers1 principals1 or other school leaders1 as applicable4 7,j7 ,the development of skills in improving the school culture and climate related to school leadership and the role of the principal1 including to-- 7i7 nurture teacher and staff development to strengthen classroom practice2 7ii7 build and sustain an inclusive culture of learning among adults and children2 7iii7 strengthen communications and relationships with parents1 caregivers1 paraprofessionals1 and community stakeholders2 7iv7 facilitate the sharing of knowledge1 insight1 and best practices in the community served by the school1 preschool program1 or early childhood education program1 including with youth serving programs 7such as before- and after-school and summer programs72 and 7v7 build relationships and communicate effectively with ,state and local educational agency officials4 7#ba7 ,infant or toddler with a disability ,the term infant or toddler with a disability has the meaning given the term in section #fcb of the ,individuals with ,disabilities ,education ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #adcb74 7#bb7 ,mentoring ,the term mentoring means the mentoring of new or prospective teachers or school leaders through a program that-- 7,a7 includes clear criteria for the selection of teacher or school leader mentors who may be program staff and who will provide role model relationships for mentees1 which criteria shall be developed by the eligible partnership and based on measures of teacher or school leader effectiveness2 7,b7 provides high-quality training for such mentors1 including instructional strategies for literacy instruction and classroom management 7including approaches that improve the schoolwide climate for learning1 create inclusive classroom environments1 and address the social and emotional needs of students1 which may include positive behavioral interventions and supports72 7,c7 provides regular and ongoing opportunities for mentors and mentees to observe each other's teaching or leading methods in classroom or school settings during the day in a high-need school in the high-need local educational agency in the eligible partnership2 7,d7 provides paid release time for mentors2 7,e7 for teachers1 provides mentoring to each mentee by a colleague who teaches in the same field1 grade1 or subject as the mentee2 7,f7 for teachers1 promotes empirically-based practice of1 and evidence-based research on1 where applicable-- 7i7 teaching and learning2 7ii7 assessment of student learning2 7iii7 the development of teaching skills through the use of instructional and behavioral interventions2 and 7iv7 the improvement of the mentees' capacity to measurably advance student learning2 and 7,g7 includes-- 7i7 common planning time or regularly scheduled collaboration for the mentor and mentee2 and 7ii7 as applicable1 joint professional development opportunities4 7#bc7 ,parent ,the term parent has the meaning given the term in section #haja of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife4 7#bd7 ,partner institution ,the term partner institution means an institution of higher education1 which may include a #b-year institution of higher education offering a dual program with a #d-year institution of higher education1 participating in an eligible partnership that has a teacher or school leader preparation program that is accredited by the ,state-- 7,a7 in the case of a teacher preparation program-- 7i7 whose graduates exhibit strong performance on ,state-determined qualifying assessments for new teachers through-- 7,i7 demonstrating that #hj percent or more of the graduates of the program who intend to enter the field of teaching have passed all of the applicable ,state qualification assessments for new teachers1 which shall include an assessment of each prospective teacher's subject matter knowledge in the content area in which the teacher intends to teach2 or 7,,ii7 that is not designated as a low-performing teacher preparation program in the ,state as determined by the ,state-- 7aa7 using criteria consistent with the requirements for the ,state assessment under section #bjg7;a7 before the first publication of such report card2 and 7bb7 using the ,state assessment required under section #bjg7;a71 after the first publication of such report card and for every year thereafter2 and 7ii7 that requires-- 7,i7 each student in the program to meet high academic standards or demonstrate a record of success1 as determined by the institution 7including prior to entering and being accepted into a program71 and participate in intensive clinical experience2 7,,ii7 each student in the program preparing to become a teacher who meets the applicable ,state certification and licensure requirements1 including any requirements for certification obtained through alternative routes to certification1 or1 with regard to special education teachers1 the qualifications described in section #fab7;a77#ad77;,c7 of the ,individuals with ,disabilities ,education ,act2 and 7,,iii7 each student in the program preparing to become an early childhood educator to meet degree requirements1 as established by the ,state1 and become highly competent2 and 7,b7 in the case of a school leader preparation program-- 7i7 whose graduates exhibit a strong record of successful school leadership as demonstrated by-- 7,i7 a high percentage of such graduates taking positions as assistant principals and principals within #c years of completing the program2 and 7,,ii7 a high percentage of such graduates rated effective or above in ,state school leader evaluation and support systems 7as described in section #baja7;c77#d77;,b77ii7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife7 or1 if no such ratings are available1 other1 comparable indicators of performance2 and 7ii7 that requires each student in the program to participate in intensive clinical experience in an authentic setting 7including by assuming substantial leadership responsibilities7 in which the student can be evaluated on leadership skills and the student's effect on student outcomes as part of program completion4 7#be7 ,professional development ,the term professional development has the meaning given the term in section #haja of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife4 7#bf7 ,profession-ready ,the term profession-ready-- 7,a7 when used with respect to a principal1 means a principal or other school leader who-- 7i7 has an advanced degree1 or other appropriate credential2 7ii7 has completed a principal or other school leader preparation process and is fully certified and licensed by the ,state in which the principal or other school leader is employed2 7iii7 has demonstrated instructional leadership1 including the ability to collect1 analyze1 and utilize data on evidence of student learning and evidence of classroom practice2 7iv7 has demonstrated proficiency in professionally recognized leadership standards1 such as through-- 7,i7 a performance assessment2 7,,ii7 completion of a residency program2 or 7,,iii7 other measures of leadership effectiveness1 as determined by the ,state2 and 7v7 has demonstrated the ability to work with students who are culturally and linguistically diverse2 7,b7 when used with respect to a teacher1 means a teacher who-- 7i7 has completed a teacher preparation program and is fully certified and licensed to teach by the ,state in which the teacher is employed2 7ii7 has demonstrated content knowledge in the subject or subjects the teacher teaches2 7iii7 has demonstrated the ability to work with students who are culturally and linguistically diverse2 7iv7 has demonstrated teaching skills1 such as through-- 7,i7 a teacher performance assessment2 or 7,,ii7 other measures of teaching skills1 as determined by the ,state2 and 7v7 has demonstrated proficiency with the use of educational technology2 and 7,c7 when used with respect to any other educator not described in subparagraph 7,a7 or 7,b71 means an educator who has completed an appropriate preparation program and is fully certified or licensed by the ,state in which the educator is employed4 7#bg7 ,residency program ,the term residency program means a school-based educator preparation program in which a prospective teacher1 principal or other school leader1 or other educator-- 7,a7 for #a academic year1 works alongside a mentor teacher1 principal or other school leader1 or other educator who is the educator of record2 7,b7 receives concurrent instruction during the year described in subparagraph 7,a7 from the partner institution1 which may be courses taught by local educational agency personnel or residency program faculty1 in-- 7i7 the teaching of the content area in which the teacher will become certified or licensed2 7ii7 pedagogical practices2 and 7iii7 leadership1 management1 organizational1 and instructional skills necessary to serve as a principal or other school leader2 7,c7 acquires effective teaching or leadership skills2 and 7,d7 prior to completion of the program1 earns a master's degree or other appropriate advanced credential1 attains full ,state teacher1 principal1 or school leader certification or licensure1 and becomes profession-ready4 7#bh7 ,school leader ,the term school leader has the meaning given the term in section #haja of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife4 7#bi7 ,school leader preparation entity ,the term school leader preparation entity means an institution of higher education or a nonprofit organization1 including those institutions or organizations that provide alternative routes to certification1 that is approved by the ,state to prepare school leaders to be effective4 7#cj7 ,school leader preparation program ,the term school leader preparation program means a program offered by a school leader preparation entity1 whether a traditional or alternative route1 that is approved by the ,state to prepare school leaders to be effective and that leads to a specific ,state certification to be a school leader4 7#ca7 ,teacher leader ,the term teacher leader means a highly effective educator who carries out formalized leadership responsibilities based on the demonstrated needs of the elementary school or secondary school in which the teacher is employed1 while maintaining a role as a classroom instructor who-- 7,a7 is trained in and practices teacher leadership2 and 7,b7 fosters a collaborative culture to-- 7i7 support educator development1 effectiveness1 and student learning2 7ii7 support access and use research to improve practice and student learning2 7iii7 promote professional learning for continuous improvement2 7iv7 facilitate improvements in instruction and student learning2 promote the appropriate use of assessments and data for school and district improvement2 7v7 improve outreach and collaboration with families and community2 7vi7 advance the profession by shaping and implementing policy2 and 7vii7 advocate for increased access to great teaching and learning for all students4 7#cb7 ,teaching skills ,the term teaching skills means skills that enable a teacher to-- 7,a7 increase student learning1 achievement1 and the ability to apply knowledge2 7,b7 effectively convey1 and explain1 and provide opportunities for students to apply academic subject matter2 7,c7 effectively teach higher-order analytical1 evaluation1 problem-solving1 critical thinking1 social and emotional1 collaboration1 and communication skills2 7,d7 employ strategies grounded in the disciplines of teaching and learning that-- 7i7 are based on empirically-based practice and evidence-based research1 where applicable1 related to teaching and learning2 7ii7 are specific to academic subject matter2 and 7iii7 focus on the identification of students' specific learning needs1 particularly students with disabilities1 students who are ,english-learners1 students who are gifted and talented1 and students with low literacy levels1 and the tailoring of academic instruction to such needs2 7,e7 design and conduct an ongoing assessments of student learning1 which may include the use of formative assessments1 performance-based assessments1 project-based assessments1 or portfolio assessments1 that measures higher-order thinking skills 7including application1 analysis1 synthesis1 and evaluation7 and use this information to inform and personalize instruction2 7,f7 support the social1 emotional1 and academic achievement of all students including effectively manage a classroom creating a positive and inclusive classroom environment1 including the ability to implement positive behavioral interventions and support strategies2 7,g7 support technology-rich instruction1 assessment and learning management in content areas1 technology literacy1 and understanding of the principles of universal design2 7,h7 demonstrate proficiency with the use of educational technology2 7,i7 communicate and work with families1 and involve families in their children's education2 and 7,j7 use1 in the case of an early childhood educator or an educator at the elementary school or secondary school level1 age-appropriate and developmentally appropriate strategies and practices for children and youth in early childhood education and elementary school or secondary school programs1 respectively4 7#cc7 ,teacher performance assessment ,the term teacher performance assessment means a pre-service assessment used to measure teacher performance that is approved by the ,state and is-- 7,a7 based on professional teaching standards2 7,b7 used to measure the effectiveness of a teacher's-- 7i7 curriculum planning2 7ii7 instruction of students1 including appropriate plans and modifications for students who are limited ,english proficient and students who are children with disabilities2 7iii7 assessment of students1 including analysis of evidence of student learning2 and 7iv7 ability to advance student learning2 7,c7 validated based on professional assessment standards2 7,d7 reliably scored by trained evaluators1 with appropriate oversight of the process to ensure consistency2 and 7,e7 used to support continuous improvement of educator practice4 7#cd7 ,teacher preparation entity ,the term teacher preparation entity means an institution of higher education1 a nonprofit organization1 or other organization that is approved by a ,state to prepare teachers to be effective in the classroom4 7#ce7 ,teacher preparation program ,the term teacher preparation program means a program offered by a teacher preparation entity that leads to a specific ,state teacher certification4 7#cf7 ,trauma-informed care ,the term trauma-informed care is defined as the evidence-based practices outlined in section #dajh7;,b77,,ii77aa7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife4 4 #bjjb4 ,purposes ,section #bja of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajbb7 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking by improving the preparation of prospective teachers and enhancing professional development activities for new teachers and inserting 1 school leaders1 including teacher leaders1 and other educators by improving the preparation of prospective teachers1 school leaders1 and other educators and enhancing professional development activities for new teachers1 school leaders1 and other educators2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking 2 and and inserting a semicolon2 and 7#c7 by striking paragraph 7#d7 and inserting the following new paragraphs3 7#d7 hold teacher1 principal and school leader1 and other educator preparation programs accountable for preparing effective teachers1 principals and school leaders1 and other educators2 7#e7 recruit profession-ready individuals1 including underrepresented groups and individuals from other occupations 7including informal education and youth development fields71 as teachers and other educators2 and 7#f7 meet the staffing needs of high-need local educational agencies and high-need schools through close partnerships with educator preparation programs within institutions of higher education4 4 #bjjc4 ,partnership grants ,section #bjb of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajbb;a7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by inserting equitable distribution1 after professional development12 7,b7 by amending paragraph 7#b7 to read as follows3 7#b7 a description of the extent to which the program to be carried out with grant funds1 as described in subsection 7c71 will prepare prospective teachers1 school leaders1 and new educators with strong teaching1 leadership1 and other professional skills necessary to increase learning and academic achievement2 2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#c71 by inserting 1 school leaders1 and other educators1 after new teachers2 7,d7 in paragraph 7#d7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by inserting 1 school leader1 and other educator after other teacher2 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by inserting 1 school leader1 and other educator after promote teacher2 7,e7 in paragraph 7#f7-- 7i7 by striking subparagraphs 7,f71 7,g71 and 7,h7 and inserting the following3 7,f7 how the partnership will prepare educators to teach and work with students with disabilities1 including training related to early identification of students with disabilities and participation as a member of individualized education program teams1 as defined in section #fad7;d77#a77;,b7 of the ,individuals with ,disabilities ,education ,act to ensure that students with disabilities receive effective services1 consistent with the requirements of the ,individuals with ,disabilities ,education ,act1 that are needed for such students to achieve to challenging ,state academic standards2 7,g7 how the partnership will prepare educators to teach and work with students who are ,english learners to ensure that students who are ,english learners receive the services that are needed for such students to achieve to challenging ,state academic standards2 7,h7 how faculty at the partner institution will work1 during the term of the grant1 with mentor educators in the classrooms and administrators of high-need schools served by the high-need local educational agency in the partnership to-- 7i7 provide high-quality professional development activities to strengthen the content knowledge and teaching skills of elementary school and secondary school teachers and other educators1 including multi-tiered systems of support and universal design for learning2 7ii7 train other classroom teachers1 principals or other school leaders1 school librarians1 and other educators to implement literacy programs that incorporate the components of comprehensive literacy instruction2 and 7iii7 provide evidence-based1 high-quality professional development activities to strengthen the instructional and leadership skills of elementary school and secondary school principals or other school leaders and district superintendents1 if the partner institution has a principal or school leader preparation program2 2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,i71 by inserting as applicable before how the partnership2 and 7iii7 in subparagraph 7,k7-- 7,i7 by inserting 1 principals or other school leaders after teachers2 and 7,,ii7 by striking 2 and and inserting a semicolon2 and 7,f7 in paragraph 7#g7-- 7i7 in the matter before subparagraph 7,a71 by striking under this section and inserting under paragraphs 7#a77;,b77iv7 and 7#c7 of subsection 7d72 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by inserting as applicable1 before a demonstration2 7iii7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking scientifically valid and inserting evidence-based2 and 7iv7 in subparagraph 7,d71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 7#b7 by amending subsection 7c7 to read as follows3 7c7 ,use of grant funds ,an eligible partnership that receives a grant under this section-- 7#a7 shall use such grant to carry out-- 7,a7 a program for the pre-baccalaureate or post-baccalaureate preparation of teachers described in subsection 7d72 7,b7 a teaching or principal or other school leader residency program described in subsection 7e72 or 7,c7 a combination of such programs2 and 7#b7 may use such grant to carry out other educator development programs under subsection 7f71 based upon the results of the needs assessment in subsection 7b77#a74 2 7#c7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by striking limited ,english proficient both places it appears and inserting ,english learners2 7ii7 by striking scientifically valid both places it appears inserting evidence-based2 and 7iii7 in subparagraph 7,b77ii77,,vi71 by striking reading instruction both places it appears and inserting comprehensive literacy instruction2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#e77;,b71 by striking limited ,english proficient and inserting ,english learners2 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#f77;,a71 by striking reading instruction and inserting comprehensive literacy instruction2 7#d7 by amending subsection 7e7 to read as follows3 7e7 ,partnership grants for the establishment of teaching and principal or other school leader residency programs 7#a7 ,in general ,an eligible partnership receiving a grant to carry out an effective teaching residency program or principal or other school leader residency program that meets the following requirements3 7,a7 ,teaching residency program ,an eligible partnership carrying out a teaching residency program shall-- 7i7 support a teaching residency program described in paragraph 7#b7 for high-need schools1 as determined by the needs of high-need local educational agency in the partnership1 and in high-need subjects and areas1 as defined by such local educational agency2 and 7ii7 place graduates of the teaching residency program in cohorts that facilitate professional collaboration1 both among graduates of the residency program and between such graduates and mentor teachers in the receiving school4 7,b7 ,principal or school leader residency program ,an eligible partnership carrying out a principal or school leader residency program shall support a program described in paragraph 7#c7 for high-need schools1 as determined by the needs of the high-need local educational agency in the partnership4 7#b7 ,teaching residency program 7,a7 ,establishment and design ,a teaching residency program under this paragraph shall be a program based upon models of successful teaching residencies that serves as a mechanism to prepare teachers for success in high-need schools in the eligible partnership and shall be designed to include the following characteristics of successful programs3 7i7 ,the integration of pedagogy1 classroom practice and teacher mentoring4 7ii7 ,the exposure to principles of child and youth development1 and understanding and applying principles of learning1 behavior1 and community and family engagement4 7iii7 ,the exposure to principles of universal design for learning and multi-tiered systems of support4 7iv7 ,engagement of teaching residents in rigorous graduate-level coursework to earn a master's degree while undertaking a guided teaching clinical experience4 7v7 ,experience and learning opportunities alongside a trained and experienced mentor teacher-- 7,i7 whose teaching shall complement the residency program so that school-based clinical practice is tightly aligned and integrated with coursework2 7,,ii7 who shall have extra responsibilities as a teacher leader of the teaching residency program1 as a mentor for residents1 and as a teacher coach during the induction program for new teachers1 and for establishing1 within the program1 a learning community in which all individuals are expected to continually improve their capacity to advance student learning2 and 7,,iii7 who may be relieved from teaching duties or may be offered a stipend as a result of such additional responsibilities4 7vi7 ,the establishment of clear criteria for the selection of mentor teachers based on the appropriate subject area knowledge and measures of teacher effectiveness1 which shall be based on1 but not limited to1 observations of the following3 7,i7 ,planning and preparation1 including demonstrated knowledge of content1 pedagogy1 and assessment1 including the use of formative1 summative1 and diagnostic assessments to inform instruction and improve student learning4 7,,ii7 ,appropriate instruction that engages all students4 7,,iii7 ,collaboration with colleagues to improve instruction4 7,,iv7 ,analysis of evidence of student learning4 7,v7 ,collaboration and the cultivation of relationships with external stakeholders 7which may include professional disciplinary organizations and nonprofit advocacy organizations7 to foster the sharing of evidence-based resources to promote high-quality1 effective practices4 7vii7 ,the development of admissions goals and priorities-- 7,i7 that are aligned with the hiring objectives of the local educational agency partnering with the program1 as well as the instructional initiatives and curriculum of such agency to hire qualified graduates from the teaching residency program2 and 7,,ii7 which may include consideration of applicants who reflect the communities in which they will teach as well as consideration of individuals from underrepresented populations in the teaching profession4 7viii7 ,continued support for residents once such residents are hired as the teachers of record1 through an induction program1 evidence-based professional development1 and networking opportunities to support the residents through not less than the residents' first #b years of teaching4 7,b7 ,selection of individuals as teacher residents 7i7 ,eligible individual ,in order to be eligible to be a teacher resident in a teacher residency program under this paragraph1 an individual shall-- 7,i7 be a recent graduate of a #d-year institution of higher education or a mid-career professional possessing strong content knowledge or a record of professional accomplishment2 and 7,,ii7 submit an application to the residency program4 7ii7 ,selection criteria ,an eligible partnership carrying out a teaching residency program under this subsection shall establish criteria for the selection of eligible individuals to participate in the teaching residency program based on the following characteristics3 7,i7 ,strong content knowledge or record of accomplishment in the field or subject area to be taught4 7,,ii7 ,strong verbal and written communication skills1 which may be demonstrated by performance on appropriate assessments4 7,,iii7 ,other attributes linked to effective teaching1 which may be determined by interviews or performance assessments1 as specified by the eligible partnership4 7#c7 ,partnership grants for the development of principal and other school leader residency programs 7,a7 ,establishment and design ,a principal or other school leader residency program under this paragraph shall be a program based upon models of successful principal or other school leader residencies that serve as a mechanism to prepare principals and other school leaders for success in high-need schools in the eligible partnership and shall be designed to include the following characteristics of successful programs3 7i7 ,engagement of principal or other school leader residents in rigorous graduate-level coursework to earn an appropriate advanced credential while undertaking a guided principal or other school leader clinical experience4 7ii7 ,experience and learning opportunities1 including those that provide continuous feedback throughout the program on a participants' progress1 alongside a trained and experienced mentor principal or other school leader-- 7,i7 whose mentoring shall be based on standards of effective mentoring practice and shall complement the residence program so that school-based clinical practice is tightly aligned with coursework2 and 7,,ii7 who may be relieved from some portion of principal or other school leader duties or may be offered a stipend as a result of such additional responsibilities4 7iii7 ,the establishment of clear criteria for the selection of mentor principals or other school leaders1 which may be based on observations of the following3 7,i7 ,demonstrating awareness of1 and having experience with1 the knowledge1 skills1 and attitudes to-- 7aa7 establish and maintain a professional learning community that effectively extracts information from data to improve the school culture and climate1 and personalize instruction for all students to result in improved student achievement2 7bb7 create and maintain a learning culture within the school that provides an inclusive climate conducive to the development of all members of the school community1 including one of continuous improvement and learning for adults tied to student learning and other school goals2 7cc7 develop the professional capacity and practice of school personnel and foster a professional community of teachers and other professional staff2 7dd7 engage in continuous professional development1 utilizing a combination of academic study1 developmental simulation exercises1 self-reflection1 mentorship1 and internship2 7ee7 understand youth development appropriate to the age level served by the school1 and use this knowledge to set high expectations and standards for the academic1 social1 emotional1 and physical development of all students2 and 7ff7 actively engage with families and the community to create shared responsibility for student academic performance and successful development4 7,,ii7 ,planning and articulating a shared and coherent schoolwide direction and policy for achieving high standards of student performance1 and closing gaps in achievement among subgroups of students4 7,,iii7 ,identifying and implementing the activities and rigorous curriculum necessary for achieving such standards of student performance4 7,,iv7 ,supporting a culture of learning1 collaboration1 and professional behavior and ensuring quality measures of instructional practice4 7,v7 ,communicating and engaging parents1 families1 and other external communities4 7,,vi7 ,cultivating relationships and collaborating with external stakeholders1 which may include professional disciplinary organizations and nonprofit advocacy organizations1 to foster the sharing of evidence-based resources to promote high-quality1 effective practices4 7,,vii7 ,collecting1 analyzing1 and utilizing data and other evidence of student learning and evidence of classroom practice to guide decisions and actions for continuous improvement and to ensure performance accountability4 7iv7 ,the development of admissions goals and priorities-- 7,i7 that are aligned with the hiring objectives of the local educational agency partnering with the program1 as well as the instructional initiatives and curriculum of such agency to hire qualified graduates from the principal residency program2 and 7,,ii7 which may include consideration of applicants who reflect the communities in which they will serve and consideration of individuals from underrepresented populations in school leadership positions4 7v7 ,continued support for residents once such residents are hired as principals or other school leaders1 through an induction program1 evidence-based professional development to support the knowledge and skills of the principal or other school leader in a continuum of learning and content expertise in developmentally appropriate or age-appropriate educational practices1 and networking opportunities to support the residents through not less than the residents' first #b years of serving as principal or other school leader of a school4 7,b7 ,selection of individuals as principal or other school leader residents 7i7 ,eligible individual ,in order to be eligible to be a principal or other school leader resident in a principal or other school leader residency program under this paragraph1 an individual shall-- 7,i7 have prior prekindergarten through grade #ab teaching experience2 7,,ii7 have experience as an effective leader1 manager1 and written and oral communicator2 and 7,,iii7 submit an application to the residency program4 7ii7 ,selection criteria ,an eligible partnership carrying out a principal or other school leader residency program under this subsection shall establish criteria for the selection of eligible individuals to participate in the principal residency program based on the following characteristics3 7,i7 ,strong instructional leadership skills in an elementary school or secondary school setting4 7,,ii7 ,strong verbal and written communication skills1 which may be demonstrated by performance on appropriate assessments4 7,,iii7 ,other attributes linked to effective leadership1 such as sound judgment1 organizational capacity1 collaboration1 commitment to equity and inclusiveness1 and openness to continuous learning1 which may be determined by interviews or performance assessment1 as specified by the eligible partnership4 7#d7 ,stipends or salaries2 applications2 agreements2 and repayments 7,a7 ,stipends or salaries ,a teaching residency program1 or principal or other school leader residency program1 under this subsection-- 7i7 shall provide a #a-year living stipend or salary to teaching or principal or other school leader residents during the teaching residency program or principal residency program2 and 7ii7 may provide a stipend to a mentor teacher or mentor principal4 7,b7 ,applications 7i7 ,in general ,each teaching1 principal1 or other school residency candidate desiring a stipend or salary during the period of residency shall submit an application to the eligible partnership at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information and assurances1 as the eligible partnership may require1 and which shall include an agreement to serve described in clause 7ii74 7ii7 ,agreements to serve ,each application submitted under clause 7i7 shall contain or be accompanied by an agreement that the applicant will-- 7,i7 upon successfully completing the #a-year teaching1 principal1 or other school leader residency program1 serve as a full-time teacher1 principal1 or other school leader for a total of not less than #c school years at-- 7aa7 a high-need school served by the high-need local educational agency in the eligible partnership and1 in the case of a teacher1 teach a subject or area that is designated as high-need by the partnership2 or 7bb7 in a case in which no appropriate position is available in a high-need school served by the high-need local educational agency in the eligible partnership1 any other high-need school2 7,,ii7 provide to the eligible partnership a certificate1 from the chief administrative officer of the local educational agency in which the teacher or principal1 or other school leader is employed1 of the employment required under subclause 7,i7 at the beginning of1 and upon completion of1 each year or partial year of service2 7,,iii7 in the case of a teacher resident1 meet the requirements to be a profession-ready teacher2 and 7,,iv7 comply with the requirements set by the eligible partnership under subparagraph 7,c7 if the applicant is unable or unwilling to complete the service obligation required by this subparagraph4 7,c7 ,repayments 7i7 ,in general ,an eligible partnership carrying out a teaching or principal1 or other school leader1 residency program under this subsection shall require a recipient of a stipend or salary under subparagraph 7,a7 who does not complete1 or who notifies the partnership that the recipient intends not to complete1 the service obligation required by subparagraph 7,b7 to repay such stipend or salary to the eligible partnership1 together with interest1 at a rate specified by the partnership in the agreement1 and in accordance with such other terms and conditions specified by the eligible partnership1 as necessary4 7ii7 ,other terms and conditions ,any other terms and conditions specified by the eligible partnership may include reasonable provisions for prorate repayment of the stipend or salary described in subparagraph 7,a7 or for deferral of a teaching or principal1 or other school leader1 resident's service obligation required by subparagraph 7,b71 on grounds of health1 incapacitation1 inability to secure employment in a school served by the eligible partnership1 being called to active duty in the ,armed ,forces of the ,united ,states1 or other extraordinary circumstances4 7iii7 ,use of repayments ,an eligible partnership shall use any repayment received under this subparagraph to carry out additional activities that are consistent with the purposes of this section4 2 and 7#e7 by striking subsection 7f7 and inserting the following3 7f7 ,teacher leader development program 7#a7 ,in general ,a teacher leader development program carried out with a grant awarded under this section shall involve the professional development of teachers1 as described in paragraph 7#b71 who maintain their roles as classroom teachers and who also carry out formalized leadership responsibilities to increase the academic achievement of students and promote data-driven instructional practices that address the demonstrated needs at the elementary schools and secondary schools in which the teachers are employed1 such as-- 7,a7 development of curriculum and curricular resources2 7,b7 facilitating the work of committees and teams2 7,c7 family and community engagement2 7,d7 school discipline and culture2 7,e7 peer observations and coaching2 or 7,f7 dual enrollment instruction4 7#b7 ,professional development ,the professional development of teachers in a teacher leader development program carried out with a grant awarded under this section shall include-- 7,a7 one year of professional development1 training1 and support that may-- 7i7 include-- 7,i7 the engagement of teachers in rigorous coursework and fieldwork relevant to their role as a teacher leader1 including available teacher leader standards2 and 7,,ii7 regular observations and professional support from-- 7aa7 a principal1 vice principal1 or a designated instructional leader of the school2 7bb7 a representative from the institution of higher education that is a partner in the eligible partnership2 7cc7 a representative from another entity that is a partner in the eligible partnership2 and 7dd7 another member of the teacher leader cohort1 if applicable1 or a peer teacher2 and 7ii7 result in the awarding of a credential in teacher leadership2 and 7,b7 one or #b additional years of support from a principal1 vice principal1 or a designated instructional leader of the school1 a representative from the institution of higher education that is a partner in the eligible partnership1 and a representative from another entity that is a partner in the eligible partnership4 7#c7 ,teacher leader development program plan ,in carrying out a teacher leader development program under this section1 an eligible partnership shall develop a plan that shall describe-- 7,a7 how the work hours of teacher leaders will be allocated between their classroom responsibilities and responsibilities as a teacher leader1 which may include a description of whether the teacher leader will be relieved from teaching duties during their participation in the teacher leader development program2 7,b7 how the partnership will support teacher leaders after the first year of professional development in the program2 and 7,c7 how teacher leader activities could be sustained by the eligible partnership after the program concludes1 which may include a description of opportunities for the teacher leaders to assist in the educator preparation program at the institution of higher education in the partnership4 7#d7 ,selection of teacher leaders2 use of funds ,in carrying out a teacher leader development program under this section1 an eligible partnership-- 7,a7 shall select a teacher for participation in the program-- 7i7 who-- 7,i7 is fully certified to teach in the ,state of the high-need local educational agency that is a partner in the eligible partnership2 7,,ii7 is employed by such high-need local educational agency2 7,,iii7 has not less than #c years of teaching experience2 and 7,,iv7 submits an application for participation to the eligible partnership2 and 7ii7 based on selection criteria that includes-- 7,i7 demonstration of strong content knowledge or a record of accomplishment in the field or subject area the teacher will support as a teacher leader2 and 7,,ii7 demonstration of attributes linked to effective teaching that is determined through interviews1 observations1 artifacts1 student achievement1 or performance assessments1 such as those leading to an advanced credential2 7,b7 may develop admissions goals and priorities for the teacher leader development program that-- 7i7 are aligned with the demonstrated needs of the school or high-need local educational agency in which the teacher is employed2 7ii7 considers cultural competencies that would make the applicant effective in the applicant's teacher leader role2 and 7iii7 considers whether the teacher has substantial teaching experience in the school in which the teacher is employed or in a school that is similar to the school in which the teacher is employed2 7,c7 shall use the grant funds to pay for costs of training and supporting teacher leaders for not less than #b years and not more than #c years2 7,d7 may use the grant funds to pay for a portion of a stipend for teacher leaders if such grant funds are matched by additional non-,federal public or private funds as follows3 7i7 during each of the first and second years of the grant period1 grant funds may pay not more than #ej percent of such stipend2 and 7ii7 during the third year of the grant period1 grant funds may pay not more than #cc percent of such stipend2 and 7,e7 may require teacher leaders to pay back the cost of attaining the credential described in paragraph 7#b77;,a77ii7 if they do not complete their term of service in the teacher leader development program4 4 #bjjd4 ,administrative provisions ,section #bjc of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajbb;b7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#b71 by striking five-year period and inserting five-year period1 except such partnership may receive an additional grant during such period if such grant is used to establish a teacher or principal residency program if such residency program was not established with the prior grant2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b77#b77;,a71 by striking teacher preparation program and inserting teacher education1 school leader preparation1 or educator development program4 #bjje4 ,accountability and evaluation ,section #bjd7;a7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajbb;c7a77 is amended to read as follows3 7a7 ,eligible partnership evaluation ,each eligible partnership submitting an application for a grant under this part shall establish1 and include in such application1 an evaluation plan that includes rigorous1 comprehensive1 and measurable performance objectives4 ,the plan shall include objectives and measures for-- 7#a7 achievement for all prospective and new educators as measured by the eligible partnership2 7#b7 educator retention in the first #c years2 7#c7 as applicable1 pass rates and scaled scores for initial ,state certification or licensure of teachers or pass rates and average scores on valid and reliable teacher performance assessments2 and 7#d7 7,a7 the percentage of profession-ready teachers1 principals or other school leaders1 and other educators hired by the high-need local educational agency participating in the eligible partnership2 7,b7 the percentage of profession-ready teachers1 principals1 and other educators hired by the high-need local educational agency who are members of underrepresented groups2 7,c7 as applicable1 the percentage of profession-ready teachers hired by the high-need local educational agency who teach high-need academic subject areas1 such as reading1 science1 technology1 engineering1 mathematics1 computer science1 and foreign language 7including less commonly taught languages and critical foreign languages72 7,d7 as applicable1 the percentage of profession-ready teachers hired by the high-need local educational agency who teach in high-need areas1 including special education1 bilingual education1 language instruction educational programs for ,english language learners1 and early childhood education2 7,e7 the percentage of profession-ready teachers1 principals or other school leaders1 and other educators hired by the high-need local educational agency who teach in high-need schools1 disaggregated by the elementary school and secondary school levels2 7,f7 as applicable1 the percentage of early childhood education program classes in the geographic area served by the eligible partnership taught by early childhood educators who are highly competent2 7,g7 as applicable1 the percentage of educators able to-- 7i7 integrate technology effectively into curricula and instruction1 including technology consistent with the principles of universal design for learning2 and 7ii7 use technology effectively to collect1 manage1 and analyze data to improve teaching and learning for the purpose of improving student learning outcomes2 and 7,h7 as applicable1 the percentage of educators taking school leadership positions who1 after #c years in the role1 receive ratings of effective or above in ,state school leader evaluation and support systems 7as described in section #bjad7;c77#d77;,b77ii7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife7 or1 if no such ratings are available1 other comparable indicators of performance4 4 #bjjf4 ,accountability for programs that prepare teachers or other school leaders ,section #bje of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajbb;d7-- 7#a7 by amending subsection 7a77#a7 to read as follows3 7#a7 ,report card ,each teacher preparation or school leader preparation entity approved to operate teacher preparation or school leader preparation programs in the ,state and that receives or enrolls students receiving ,federal assistance shall report annually to the ,state and the general public1 in a uniform and comprehensive manner that conforms with the definitions and methods established by the ,secretary1 the following3 7,a7 ,pass rates and scaled scores ,for the most recent year for which the information is available for each teacher or school leader preparation program offered by the teacher preparation or school leader preparation entity the following3 7i7 ,except as provided in clause 7ii71 for those students who took the assessments used for teacher or school leader certification or licensure by the ,state in which the entity is located and are enrolled in the teacher or school leader preparation program or1 and for those who have taken such assessments and have completed the teacher or school preparation program during the #b-year period preceding such year1 for each of such assessments-- 7,i7 the percentage of all students who passed such assessment2 7,,ii7 the percentage of students who have taken such assessment who enrolled in and completed the teacher or school leader preparation program2 and 7,,iii7 the average scaled score for all students who took such assessment4 7ii7 ,in the case of an entity that requires a valid and reliable teacher performance assessment in order to complete the preparation program1 the entity may submit in lieu of the information described in clause 7i7 the pass rate and average score of students taking the teacher performance assessment4 7,b7 ,entity information ,a description of the following3 7i7 ,the median grade point average and range of grade point averages for admitted students4 7ii7 ,the number of students in the entity disaggregated by race 7as defined in section #aec7;a77#c7 of the ,education ,sciences ,reform ,act of #bjjb 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #iedc7;a77#c7771 ethnicity1 and gender4 7iii7 ,the number of hours and types of supervised clinical preparation required for each program4 7iv7 ,the total number of students who have completed programs for certification or licensure disaggregated by subject area and by race 7as defined in section #aec7;a77#c7 of the ,education ,sciences ,reform ,act of #bjjb 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #iedc7;a77#c7771 ethnicity1 and gender1 except that such disaggregation shall not be required in a case in which the result would reveal personally identifiable information about an individual student4 7,c7 ,accreditation ,whether the program or entity is accredited by a specialized accrediting agency recognized by the ,secretary for accreditation of professional teacher or school leader education programs4 7,d7 ,designation as low-performing ,which programs 7if any7 offered by the entity have been designated as low-performing by the ,state under section #bjg7;a74 2 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7,i7 by inserting and school leader after teacher2 and 7,,ii7 by inserting 1 including teacher performance assessments after the ,state2 7ii7 by amending subparagraph 7,d7 to read as follows3 7,d7 7i7 ,except as provided in clause 7ii71 for each of the assessments used by the ,state for teacher or school leader certification or licensure1 disaggregated by subject area1 race 7as defined in section #aec7;a77#c7 of the ,education ,sciences ,reform ,act of #bjjb 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #iedc7;a77#c7771 ethnicity1 and gender1 except that such disaggregation shall not be required in a case in which the result would reveal personally identifiable information about an individual student-- 7,i7 for each entity located in the ,state1 the percentage of students at such entities who have completed #ajj percent of the nonclinical coursework and taken the assessment who pass such assessment2 7,,ii7 the percentage of all such students in all such programs and entities who have taken the assessment who pass such assessment2 7,,iii7 the percentage of students who have taken the assessment and who enrolled in and completed a teacher or school leader preparation program2 and 7,,iv7 the average scaled score of individuals participating in such a program1 or who have completed such a program during the #b-year period preceding the first year for which the annual ,state report card is provided1 who took each such assessment4 7ii7 ,in the case of a ,state that has implemented a valid and reliable teacher performance assessment1 the ,state may submit in lieu of the information described in clause 7i7 the pass rate and average score of students taking the teacher performance assessment1 disaggregated by subject area1 race 7as defined in section #aec7;a77#c7 of the ,education ,sciences ,reform ,act of #bjjb 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #iedc7;a77#c7771 ethnicity1 and gender1 except that such disaggregation shall not be required in a case in which the result would reveal personally identifiable information about an individual student4 2 and 7iii7 by striking subparagraphs 7,g7 through 7,l7 and inserting the following3 7,g7 ,for each teacher and school leader preparation program in the ,state the following3 7i7 ,the programs' admission rate and median grade point average and range of grade point averages for admitted students4 7ii7 ,the number of students in the program disaggregated by race 7as defined in section #aec7;a77#c7 of the ,education ,sciences ,reform ,act of #bjjb 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #iedc7;a77#c7771 ethnicity1 and gender4 7iii7 ,the number of hours and types of supervised clinical preparation required4 7iv7 ,whether such program has been identified as low-performing1 as designated by the ,state under section #bjg7;a74 7v7 ,for each school leader preparation program in the ,state1 the total number and percentage of program completers placed as principals who are rated as effective or above on the ,state school leader evaluation and support systems 7as described in section #baja7;c77#d77;,b77#b7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife7 or1 if no such ratings are available1 other comparable indicators of performance after three years of leading a school4 7,h7 ,for the ,state as a whole1 and for each teacher preparation entity in the ,state1 the number of teachers prepared1 in the aggregate and reported separately by the following3 7i7 ,area of certification or licensure4 7ii7 ,academic major4 7iii7 ,subject area for which the teacher has been prepared to teach4 7iv7 ,the relationship of the subject area and grade span of teachers graduated by the teacher preparation entity to the teacher workforce needs of the ,state4 7v7 ,the percentage of teachers graduated teaching in high-need schools4 7vi7 ,race 7as defined in section #aec7;a77#c7 of the ,education ,sciences ,reform ,act of #bjjb 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #iedc7;a77#c7771 gender1 and ethnicity4 2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 ,no requirement for reporting on students not residing in the ,state ,nothing in this section shall require a ,state to report data on program completers who do not reside in such ,state4 2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7d77#b71 by adding at the end the following3 7,d7 ,the relationship of the subject area and grade span of teachers graduated by teacher preparation entities across the ,states to identified teacher shortage areas4 7,e7 ,the number and percentages of such graduates teaching in high-need schools4 4 #bjjg4 ,teacher development ,section #bjf of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajbb;e7 is amended by striking limited ,english proficient both places it appears and inserting ,english learner4 #bjjh4 ,state functions ,section #bjg of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajbb;f7 is amended to read as follows3 #bjg4 ,state functions 7a7 ,state assessment 7#a7 ,in general ,in order to receive funds under this ,act or under title ,,ii of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ffja et seq471 a ,state shall conduct an assessment to identify at-risk and low-performing teacher and school leader preparation programs in the ,state and to assist such programs through the provision of technical assistance4 7#b7 ,provision of low-performing list ,each ,state described in paragraph 7#a7 shall-- 7,a7 provide the ,secretary and the general public an annual list of low-performing teacher and school leader preparation programs and an identification of those programs at risk of being placed on such list1 as applicable2 7,b7 report any teacher and school leader preparation program that has been closed and the reasons for such closure2 and 7,c7 describe the assessment1 described in paragraph 7#a71 in the report under section #bje7;b74 7#c7 ,determination of at-risk and low-performing programs ,the levels of performance and the criteria for meeting those levels for purposes of the assessment under paragraph 7#a7 shall be determined by the ,state in consultation with a representative group of community stakeholders1 including1 at a minimum1 representatives of leaders and faculty of traditional and alternative route teacher and school leader preparation programs1 prekindergarten through #abth grade leaders and instructional staff1 current teacher and school leader candidates participating in traditional and alternative route teacher or school leader preparation programs1 the ,state's standards board or other appropriate standards body1 and other stakeholders identified by the ,state4 ,in making such determination1 the ,state shall consider multiple measures and the information reported by teacher preparation entities under section #bje4 7b7 ,reporting and improvement ,in order to receive funds under this ,act or under title ,,ii of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ffja et seq471 a ,state shall-- 7#a7 report to the ,secretary and the general public any programs described in subsection 7a72 7#b7 establish a period of improvement and redesign 7as established by the ,state7 for programs identified as at-risk under subsection 7a72 7#c7 provide programs identified as at-risk under subsection 7a7 with technical assistance for a period of not longer than #c years2 7#d7 identify at-risk programs as low-performing if there is not sufficient improvement following the period of technical assistance provided by the ,state2 and 7#e7 subject low-performing programs to the provisions described in subsection 7c7 7as determined by the ,state7 not later than #a year after the date of such identification as a low-performing program4 7c7 ,termination of eligibility ,any teacher or school leader preparation program that is projected to close-- 7#a7 shall be ineligible for any funding for professional development activities awarded by the ,department2 7#b7 may not be permitted to provide new awards under subpart #i of part ,a of title ,,iv2 and 7#c7 shall provide transitional support1 including remedial services if necessary1 for students enrolled in the program in the year prior to such closure4 7d7 ,application of the requirements ,the requirements of this section shall apply to both traditional teacher preparation programs and alternative routes to ,state certification and licensure programs4 4 #bjji4 ,general provisions ,section #bjh7;a7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajbb;g7a77 is amended by striking sections #bje and #bjf and inserting section #bje4 #bjaj4 ,elevation of the education profession study ,part ,a of title ,,ii of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajbb et seq47 is amended by inserting after section #bjh the following3 #bji4 ,elevation of the education profession study 7a7 ,purpose ,the purpose of the elevation of the profession feasibility study is to examine ,state policies related to teacher and school leader education and certification1 produce a comprehensive set of expectations that sets a high bar for entry into the profession and ensures that all entering teachers and school leaders are profession-ready1 and develop recommendations to ,congress on best practices with respect to elevating the education profession that are evidence-based1 reliable1 and verified by the field4 7b7 ,establishment 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,education shall establish an ,advisory ,committee to carry out the elevation of the education profession study described in subsection 7c7 and make recommendations to ,congress on the findings4 7#b7 ,membership of the ,advisory ,committee ,the ,advisory ,committee shall include representatives or advocates from the following categories3 7,a7 ,teacher unions4 7,b7 ,school leader organizations4 7,c7 ,state and local officials4 7,d7 ,state educational agencies and local educational agencies4 7,e7 ,teacher and school leader advocacy organizations4 7,f7 ,school administrator organizations4 7,g7 ,institutions of higher education1 including colleges of teacher education4 7,h7 ,civil rights organizations4 7,i7 ,organizations representing students with disabilities4 7,j7 ,organizations representing ,english learners4 7,k7 ,nonprofit organizations representing subject-fields1 such as ,,stem ,educator organizations1 comprehensive literacy ,educator organizations1 and arts and humanities educator organizations4 7,l7 ,professional development organizations4 7,m7 ,educational technology organizations4 7,n7 ,nonprofit research organizations4 7,o7 ,organizations representing nontraditional pathways into teacher and school leader education4 7,p7 ,organizations representing parents4 7c7 ,duties of the ,advisory ,committee 7#a7 ,feasibility study ,the ,advisory ,committee shall conduct a feasibility study to-- 7,a7 assess the state of policies and practices related to teacher and school leader education and entry into the profession including barriers to achieving certification and licensure1 best practices in producing profession-ready teachers and school leaders1 and recruitment and retention of teachers and school leaders in schools2 7,b7 compile best practices for educating and training profession-ready teachers and school leaders including evidence-based practices for training teachers and school leaders to support diverse learners1 developing teacher and school leaders1 and successful pre-service and in-service educational activities2 7,c7 review certification and credentialing practices throughout the ,nation including minimum standards in each ,state1 differences in types of credentials1 and impact of different certification processes in each ,state for teachers and school leaders who relocate2 and 7,d7 recommend a comprehensive set of rigorous expectations for ,states standards to elevate the profession of teaching and to produce profession-ready teachers and school leaders prepared to educate diverse learners in inclusive educational settings4 7#b7 ,reports 7,a7 ,not later than #a year after the ,advisory ,committee's first meeting1 the ,committee shall submit an interim report to the ,secretary and to the authorizing committees detailing the methods of the study and progress in developing the set of comprehensive and rigorous expectations4 7,b7 ,not later than #c years after the ,advisory ,committee's first meeting1 the ,committee shall submit a final report to the ,secretary and to the authorizing committees detailing the findings1 recommendations1 and suggested set of comprehensive and rigorous expectations4 7#c7 ,dissemination of information ,in carrying out the study under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall disseminate information found in the study in an accessible format to all stakeholders4 7#d7 ,database ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this subsection1 the ,secretary shall produce an electronically accessible clearinghouse of ,state certification procedures and best ,state practices for producing and retaining profession-ready teachers and school leaders4 4 #bjaa4 ,authorization of appropriations ,part ,a of title ,,ii of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajbb et seq47 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating section #bji as section #baj2 and 7#b7 in section #baj1 as so redesignated-- 7,a7 by striking #cjj1jjj1jjj and inserting #ejj1jjj1jjj2 7,b7 by striking #bjji and inserting #bjai2 and 7,c7 by striking two succeeding and inserting #e succeeding4 ,b ,enhancing ,teacher and ,school ,leader ,education #baja4 ,enhancing teacher education ,part ,b of title ,,ii of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajca et seq47 is amended to read as follows3 ,b ,enhancing ,teacher ,education #bcj4 ,authorization of appropriations 7a7 ,in general ,there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this part #ajj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjai and each of the #e succeeding fiscal years4 7b7 ,distribution of funds ,subparts #a through #d of this part shall receive a minimum of #bj percent of the amount appropriated for a fiscal year1 and the ,secretary shall have discretion over the distribution under this part of the remaining amount appropriated for such fiscal year4 #a ,honorable ,augustus ,f4 ,hawkins ,centers of ,excellence #bca4 ,findings ,congress finds the following3 7#a7 ,our ,nation's schools are experiencing a severe diversity gap that negatively impacts student achievement and school culture--#ej percent of current students are from minority groups while only #ah percent of teachers are from such groups1 according to a #bjaf study by the ,brookings ,institution4 7#b7 ,a #bjaf report conducted by the ,department of ,education shows that teachers of color tend to provide more culturally relevant teaching and better understand the situations that students of color may face4 ,these factors help develop trusting teacher-student relationships4 ,researchers from ,vanderbilt ,university also found that greater racial and ethnic diversity in the principal corps benefits students1 especially students of color4 7#c7 ,minority teachers and school leaders can also serve as cultural ambassadors who help students feel more welcome at school or as role models4 7#d7 ,research shows that increasing diversity in the teaching profession can have positive impacts on student educational experiences and outcomes4 ,students of color demonstrate greater academic achievement and social-emotional development in classes with teachers of color4 ,studies also suggest that all students1 including ,white students1 benefit from having teachers of color because they bring distinctive knowledge1 experiences1 and role modeling to the student body as a whole4 #bcb4 ,purpose ,the purpose of this subpart is to strengthen and expand the recruitment1 training1 and retention of diverse candidates into the teaching profession4 #bcc4 ,eligible institution defined ,in this subpart1 the term eligible institution means an institution of higher education that has a teacher or school leader preparation program that is a accredited by the ,state and that is-- 7#a7 a part ,b institution 7as defined in section #cbb72 7#b7 a ,hispanic-serving institution 7as defined in section #ejb72 7#c7 a ,tribal college or university 7as defined in section #caf72 7#d7 an ,alaska ,native-serving institution 7as defined in section #cag7;b772 7#e7 a ,native ,hawaiian-serving institution 7as defined in section #cag7;b772 7#f7 a predominantly black institution 7as defined in section #cah72 7#g7 an ,asian-,american and ,native ,american ,pacific ,islander-serving institution 7as defined in section #cbj7;b772 7#h7 a ,native ,american-serving1 nontribal institution 7as defined in section #cai72 7#i7 a consortium of any of the institutions described in paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#h72 or 7#aj7 any institution described in paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#h7 in which a center of excellence established under section #bcd is located1 or a consortium described in subparagraph 7,b71 in partnership with any other institution of higher education4 #bcd4 ,augustus ,f4 ,hawkins ,centers of ,excellence 7a7 ,program authorized ,from the amounts provided to carry out this subpart1 the ,secretary shall award grants1 on a competitive basis1 to eligible institutions to establish centers of excellence4 7b7 ,use of funds ,an eligible institution shall use a grant received under this subpart to ensure that programs offered at a center of excellence established by such institution prepare current and future teachers or school leaders to be profession-ready1 and meet the applicable ,state certification and licensure requirements1 including any requirements for certification obtained through alternative routes to certification1 or1 with regard to special education teachers1 the qualifications described in section #fab7;a77#ad77;,c7 of the ,individuals with ,disabilities ,education ,act1 by carrying out one or more of the following activities3 7#a7 ,implementing reforms within teacher or school leader preparation programs to ensure that such programs are preparing teachers or school leaders who meet such applicable ,state certification and licensure requirements or qualifications1 are using evidence-based instructional practices to improve student academic achievement1 by-- 7,a7 retraining or recruiting faculty2 and 7,b7 designing 7or redesigning7 teacher or school leader preparation programs that-- 7i7 prepare teachers or school leaders to serve in low-performing schools and close student achievement gaps1 and that are based on rigorous academic content1 evidence-based research1 and challenging ,state academic standards as described in section #aaaa7;b77#a7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcaa7;b77#a772 and 7ii7 promote effective teaching skills4 7#b7 ,providing sustained and high-quality preservice clinical experience1 including the mentoring of prospective teachers by teacher leaders1 substantially increasing interaction between faculty at institutions of higher education and new and experienced teachers1 principals1 school leaders1 and other administrators at elementary schools or secondary schools1 and providing support1 including preparation time1 for such interaction4 7#c7 ,developing and implementing initiatives to promote retention of teachers who meet such applicable ,state certification and licensure requirements or qualifications1 and principals and other school leaders1 including minority teachers1 principals and other school leaders1 including programs that provide-- 7,a7 teacher or principal and other school leader mentoring2 and 7,b7 induction and support for teachers and principals and other school leaders during their first three years of employment as teachers1 principals1 or other school leaders1 respectively4 7#d7 ,awarding scholarships based on financial need to help students pay the costs of tuition1 room1 board1 and other expenses of completing a teacher or other school leader preparation program1 not to exceed the cost of attendance as defined in section #dgb4 7#e7 ,disseminating information on effective practices for teacher or other school leader preparation and successful teacher or other school leader certification and licensure assessment preparation strategies4 7#f7 ,activities authorized under section #bjb4 7c7 ,application ,any eligible institution desiring a grant under this subpart shall submit an application to the ,secretary at such time1 in such manner1 and accompanied by such information as the ,secretary may require4 7d7 ,limitation on administrative expenses ,an eligible institution that receives a grant under this subpart may use not more than #b percent of the funds provided to administer the grant4 7e7 ,regulations ,the ,secretary shall prescribe such regulations as may be necessary to carry out this subpart4 #b ,preparing ,well-,rounded ,teachers #bda4 ,well-rounded teaching grants 7a7 ,findings ,congress finds that-- 7#a7 students have diverse learning needs and teachers must be prepared to provide a high-quality1 equitable education to every child2 7#b7 improving the pedagogical competencies1 behavior management skills1 and cultural competencies of teacher candidates prepares them to effectively teach students from diverse backgrounds and increases the likelihood they will remain in the profession2 and 7#c7 teachers who hold dual certification and receive training in social and emotional learning competencies and nonexclusionary1 positive behavior management practices are better prepared to create a supportive school climate and meet the needs of all students1 including ,english learners1 racially diverse students1 students with disabilities1 low-income students1 and students who have experienced trauma4 7b7 ,purpose ,the purpose of this subpart is to-- 7#a7 strengthen and expand teacher preparation programs that embed dual certification for teacher candidates in special education2 and 7#b7 strengthen and expand teacher preparation programs that embed training on social and emotional learning competencies and nonexclusionary1 positive behavior management practices to teacher candidates4 7c7 ,authorization of program 7#a7 ,in general ,from the amounts provided to carry out this subpart1 the ,secretary shall award grants1 on a competitive basis1 to eligible partnerships to improve the preparation of general education teacher candidates to ensure that such teacher candidates possess the knowledge1 skills1 and credentials necessary to effectively instruct students with disabilities in general education classrooms1 and an understanding of positive behavior-management practices that reduce the use of exclusionary and aversive disciplinary practices and create a supportive school climate4 7#b7 ,duration of grants ,a grant under this subpart shall be awarded for a period of not more than #e years4 7#c7 ,non-federal share ,an eligible partnership that receives a grant under this subpart shall provide not less than #be percent of the cost of the activities carried out with such grant from non-,federal sources1 which may be provided in cash or in-kind4 7d7 ,definition of eligible partnership ,in this section1 the term eligible partnership means a partnership that-- 7#a7 shall include-- 7,a7 one or more departments or programs at an institution of higher education-- 7i7 that prepare elementary or secondary general education teachers2 7ii7 that have a program of study that leads to an undergraduate degree1 a master's degree1 or completion of a postbaccalaureate program required for teacher certification2 and 7iii7 the profession-ready graduates of which meet the applicable ,state certification and licensure requirements1 including any requirements for certification obtained through alternative routes to certification1 or1 with regard to special education teachers1 the qualifications described in section #fab7;a77#ad77;,c7 of the ,individuals with ,disabilities ,education ,act2 7,b7 a department or program that has expertise in special education at an institution of higher education2 and 7,c7 a high-need local educational agency2 and 7#b7 may include-- 7,a7 a department or program of mathematics1 earth or physical science1 foreign language1 or another department at the institution that has a role in preparing teachers2 or 7,b7 a nonprofit1 research-based organization4 7e7 ,activities ,an eligible partnership that receives a grant under this section-- 7#a7 shall use the grant funds to-- 7,a7 develop or strengthen an undergraduate1 postbaccalaureate1 or master's teacher preparation program by integrating special education pedagogy into the general education curriculum and academic content that result in applicable dual ,state certification for teacher candidates who complete the program2 7,b7 develop or strengthen an undergraduate1 postbaccalaureate1 or master's teacher preparation program by embedding social and emotional learning strategies and nonexclusionary1 positive behavior-management practices into the general education curriculum and academic content2 7,c7 provide teacher candidates participating in the program under subparagraph 7,a7 with skills related to-- 7i7 response to intervention1 positive behavioral interventions and supports 7including eliminating the use of aversive interventions such as seclusion and restraints71 differentiated instruction1 and data-driven instruction 7including the use of data to identify and address disparities in rates of discipline among student subgroups72 7ii7 universal design for learning2 7iii7 determining and utilizing accommodations for instruction and assessments for students with disabilities2 7iv7 collaborating with stakeholders such as special educators1 related services providers1 out-of-school time providers1 and parents1 including participation in individualized education program development and implementation2 7v7 appropriately utilizing technology and assistive technology for students with disabilities2 and 7vi7 effectively and equitably using technology for digital and blended learning2 7,d7 provide teacher candidates participating in the program under subparagraph 7,b7 with skills related to-- 7i7 social and emotional learning competencies2 7ii7 positive behavior interventions and supports or multitiered systems of support2 7iii7 trauma-informed care2 7iv7 evidenced-based restorative justice practices2 and 7v7 culturally responsive teaching and anti-bias training that is evidence-based2 and 7,e7 provide extensive clinical experience for participants described in subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 with mentoring and induction support throughout the program that continues during the first #b years of full-time teaching4 7f7 ,application 7#a7 ,application ,requirements ,an eligible partnership seeking a grant under this section shall submit an application to the ,secretary at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,secretary may require4 ,such application shall include-- 7,a7 a self-assessment by the eligible partnership of the existing teacher preparation program at the institution of higher education and needs related to preparing general education teacher candidates to instruct students with disabilities2 and 7,b7 an assessment of the existing personnel needs for general education teachers who instruct students with disabilities1 performed by the local educational agency in which most graduates of the teacher preparation program are likely to teach after completion of the program under subsection 7e77#a74 7#b7 ,peer review 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall convene a peer review committee to review applications for grants under this subpart and to make recommendations to the ,secretary regarding the selection of eligible partnerships for such grants4 7,b7 ,membership ,members of the peer review committee shall be recognized experts in the fields of special education1 social and emotional learning1 teacher preparation1 and general education and shall not be in a position to benefit financially from any grants awarded under this section4 7g7 ,equitable geographic distribution ,in awarding grants under this subpart1 the ,secretary shall1 to the maximum extent possible1 provide for an equitable geographic distribution of such grants4 7h7 ,evaluations 7#a7 ,by the partnership 7,a7 ,in general ,an eligible partnership receiving a grant under this subpart shall conduct an evaluation at the end of the grant period to determine-- 7i7 the effectiveness of the general education teachers who completed a program under subsection 7c77#a7 with respect to instruction of students with disabilities in general education classrooms2 and 7ii7 the systemic impact of the activities carried out by such grant on how each institution of higher education that is a member of the partnership prepares teachers for instruction in elementary schools and secondary schools4 7,b7 ,report to the secretary ,each eligible partnership performing an evaluation under subparagraph 7,a7 shall report the findings of such evaluation to the ,secretary4 7#b7 ,report by the secretary ,not later than #ahj days after the last day of the grant period for which an evaluation was conducted under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall make available to the authorizing committees and the public the findings of the evaluations submitted under paragraph 7#a71 and information on best practices related to effective instruction of students with disabilities in general education classrooms4 #c ,preparing ,teachers for ,english-,learner ,instruction #bea4 ,teaching ,english learners grant 7a7 ,authorization of program ,the ,secretary shall award grants1 on a competitive basis1 to eligible partnerships to improve the preparation of teacher candidates to ensure that such teacher candidates possess the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively instruct ,english learners4 7b7 ,duration of grants ,a grant under this section shall be awarded for a period of not more than #e years4 7c7 ,non-,federal share ,an eligible partnership that receives a grant under this section shall provide not less than #be percent of the cost of the activities carried out with such grant from non-,federal sources1 which may be provided in cash or in-kind4 7d7 ,uses of funds ,an eligible partnership that receives a grant under this section shall use the grant to-- 7#a7 develop or strengthen an undergraduate1 postbaccalaureate1 or master's teacher preparation program by integrating strategies for teaching ,english learners into the education curriculum and academic content2 7#b7 provide teacher candidates participating in a program under paragraph 7#a7 with skills related to-- 7,a7 helping ,english learners-- 7i7 achieve at high levels in prekindergarten programs1 and elementary schools and secondary schools so that such ,english learners can meet 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 of the school attended by the ,english learners1 which all children in the ,state are expected to meet2 and 7ii7 attain ,english proficiency2 7,b7 appropriately identifying and meeting the specific learning needs of children with disabilities who are ,english learners2 7,c7 recognizing and addressing the social and emotional needs of ,english learners2 and 7,d7 promoting parental1 family1 and community engagement in educational programs that serve ,english learners2 7#c7 provide authentic clinical learning opportunities for teacher candidates participating in the program involving sustained interactions with teachers and ,english learners at public prekindergarten programs1 or elementary schools or secondary schools1 to the extent practicable1 or simulated environments at the eligible institution of higher education involved1 that foster in-depth1 first-hand engagement with tasks required of a teacher providing instruction to ,english learners2 and 7#d7 provide teacher candidates with the required coursework to qualify for an ,english-as-a-second-language certification1 endorsement1 or initial teaching credential1 as recognized by the ,state of the eligible partnership4 7e7 ,application ,an eligible partnership seeking a grant under this section shall submit an application to the ,secretary at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,secretary may require4 ,such application shall include-- 7#a7 a self-assessment by the eligible partnership of the existing teacher preparation program at the institution of higher education and the needs related to preparing teacher candidates to instruct ,english learners in the manner described in subsection 7d77#b72 and 7#b7 a self-assessment by the eligible partnership of the personnel needs for teachers who instruct ,english learners at local1 public prekindergarten programs1 and elementary schools and secondary schools4 7f7 ,equitable geographic distribution ,in awarding grants under this section1 the ,secretary shall1 to the maximum extent possible1 provide for an equitable geographic distribution of such grants4 7g7 ,evaluations 7#a7 ,report from eligible partnerships ,an eligible partnership receiving a grant under this section shall submit to the ,secretary the results of an evaluation conducted by the partnership at the end of the grant period to determine-- 7,a7 the effectiveness of teachers who completed a program under subsection 7d77#a7 with respect to instruction of ,english learners2 and 7,b7 the systemic impact of the activities carried out by such grant on how such partnership prepares teachers to provide instruction in prekindergarten programs1 and elementary schools and secondary schools4 7#b7 ,report from the secretary ,not later than #ahj days after the last day of the grant period under this section1 the ,secretary shall make available to the authorizing committees and the public-- 7,a7 the findings of the evaluations submitted under paragraph 7#a72 and 7,b7 information on best practices related to effective instruction of ,english learners4 #d ,graduate ,fellowships ,to ,prepare ,faculty in ,high-,need ,areas at ,colleges of ,education #bfa4 ,graduate fellowships to prepare faculty in high-need areas at colleges of education 7a7 ,grants by secretary ,from the amounts provided to carry out this subpart1 the ,secretary shall award grants1 on a competitive basis1 to eligible institutions to enable such institutions to make graduate fellowship awards to qualified individuals in accordance with the provisions of this section4 7b7 ,eligible institutions ,in this section1 the term eligible institution means an institution of higher education1 or a consortium of such institutions1 that offers a program of postbaccalaureate study leading to a doctoral degree4 7c7 ,applications ,an eligible institution that desires a grant under this section shall submit an application to the ,secretary at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,secretary may reasonably require4 7d7 ,types of fellowships supported 7#a7 ,in general ,an eligible institution that receives a grant under this subpart shall use the grant funds to provide graduate fellowships to individuals who are preparing for the professorate in order to prepare individuals to become elementary school and secondary school science1 technology1 engineering1 and math teachers1 special education teachers1 and teachers who provide instruction for ,english-learners1 who meet the applicable ,state certification and licensure requirements1 including any requirements for certification obtained through alternative routes to certification1 or1 with regard to special education teachers1 the qualifications described in section #fab7;a77#ad77;,c7 of the ,individuals with ,disabilities ,education ,act4 7#b7 ,types of study ,a graduate fellowship provided under this section shall support an individual in pursuing postbaccalaureate study1 which leads to a doctoral degree and may include a master's degree as part of such study1 related to teacher preparation and pedagogy in one of the following areas3 7,a7 ,science1 technology1 engineering1 mathematics1 and computer science1 and their related subfields1 if the individual has completed a master's degree in mathematics1 engineering1 science1 or computer science and is pursuing a doctoral degree in mathematics1 science1 engineering1 or education4 7,b7 ,special education4 7,c7 ,the instruction of ,english-learners1 including postbaccalaureate study in language instruction educational programs4 7e7 ,fellowship terms and conditions 7#a7 ,selection of fellows ,the ,secretary shall ensure that an eligible institution that receives a grant under this subpart-- 7,a7 shall provide graduate fellowship awards to individuals who plan to pursue a career in instruction at an institution of higher education that has a teacher preparation program2 and 7,b7 may not provide a graduate fellowship to an otherwise eligible individual-- 7i7 during periods in which such individual is enrolled at an institution of higher education unless such individual is maintaining satisfactory academic progress in1 and devoting full-time study or research to1 the pursuit of the degree for which the fellowship support was provided2 or 7ii7 if the individual is engaged in gainful employment1 other than part-time employment related to teaching1 research1 or a similar activity determined by the institution to be consistent with and supportive of the individual's progress toward the degree for which the fellowship support was provided4 7#b7 ,amount of fellowship awards 7,a7 ,in general ,an eligible institution that receives a grant under this subpart shall award stipends to individuals who are provided graduate fellowships under this subpart4 7,b7 ,awards based on need ,a stipend provided under this subpart shall be in an amount equal to the level of support provided by the ,national ,science ,foundation graduate fellowships1 except that such stipend shall be adjusted as necessary so as not to exceed the fellowship recipient's demonstrated need1 as determined by the institution of higher education where the fellowship recipient is enrolled4 7#c7 ,service requirement 7,a7 ,teaching required ,each individual who receives a graduate fellowship under this subpart and earns a doctoral degree shall teach for #a year at an institution of higher education that has a teacher preparation program for each year of fellowship support received under this section4 7,b7 ,institutional obligation ,each eligible institution that receives a grant under this subpart shall provide an assurance to the ,secretary that the institution has inquired of and determined the decision of each individual who has received a graduate fellowship to1 within #c years of receiving a doctoral degree1 begin employment at an institution of higher education that has a teacher preparation program1 as required by this section4 7,c7 ,agreement required ,prior to receiving an initial graduate fellowship award1 and upon the annual renewal of the graduate fellowship award1 an individual selected to receive a graduate fellowship under this section shall sign an agreement with the ,secretary agreeing to pursue a career in instruction at an institution of higher education that has a teacher preparation program in accordance with subparagraph 7,a74 7,d7 ,failure to comply ,if an individual who receives a graduate fellowship award under this section fails to comply with the agreement signed pursuant to subparagraph 7,c71 the sum of the amounts of any graduate fellowship award received by such recipient shall1 upon a determination of such a failure1 be treated as a ,federal ,direct ,unsubsidized ,stafford ,loan under part ,d of title ,,iv1 and shall be subject to repayment1 together with interest thereon accruing from the date of the fellowship award1 in accordance with terms and conditions specified by the ,secretary in regulations under this subpart4 7,e7 ,modified service requirement ,the ,secretary may waive or modify the service requirement of this paragraph in accordance with regulations promulgated by the ,secretary with respect to the criteria to determine the circumstances under which compliance with such service requirement is inequitable or represents a substantial hardship4 ,the ,secretary may waive the service requirement if compliance by the fellowship recipient is determined to be inequitable or represent a substantial hardship-- 7i7 because the individual is permanently and totally disabled at the time of the waiver request2 or 7ii7 based on documentation presented to the ,secretary of substantial economic or personal hardship4 7f7 ,institutional support for fellows ,an eligible institution that receives a grant under this section may reserve not more than ten percent of the grant amount for academic and career transition support for graduate fellowship recipients and for meeting the institutional obligation described in subsection 7e77#c77;,b74 7g7 ,restriction on use of funds ,an eligible institution that receives a grant under this section may not use grant funds for general operational overhead of the institution4 #e ,general provisions #bga4 ,competitive priority ,in awarding grants under subparts #a through #d1 the ,secretary shall award competitive priority to eligible institutions1 eligible partnerships1 and eligible entities that demonstrate in the application for such a grant a plan to-- 7#a7 increase the diversity in the educator workforce through-- 7,a7 recruiting1 enrolling1 and preparing diverse teacher candidates2 and 7,b7 efforts that help retain diverse teacher candidates in high-needs schools2 7#b7 address the shortage of teachers in high-needs fields including science1 technology1 engineering1 arts1 mathematics1 or computer science through-- 7,a7 recruiting1 enrolling1 and preparing teacher candidates to achieve certification1 as required by the ,state1 to offer instruction in high-needs fields1 including science1 technology1 engineering1 arts1 mathematics1 or computer science2 and 7,b7 efforts that help retain teachers of high-needs fields in high-needs schools2 and 7#c7 expand the pipeline of school leaders through preparing teacher leaders1 which may be achieved by efforts that may include-- 7,a7 embedding pedagogical coursework for teacher candidates that fosters-- 7i7 leadership and advocacy skills2 7ii7 knowledge of school management and finance2 7iii7 school operations and business skills2 7iv7 effective use and management of educational technology2 7v7 strategies for community and family engagement2 and 7vi7 mentorship and coaching strategies2 and 7,b7 providing opportunities for teacher candidates to receive-- 7i7 exposure to and modeling from teacher leaders and school leaders2 and 7ii7 ongoing support and continuation of professional development on teacher or other school leadership once exiting the teacher or other school leader preparation program4 4 ,,iii ,institutional ,aid #cjja4 ,strengthening institutions 7a7 ,strengthening institutions ,section #caa7;d7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajeg7;d77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 by striking non-,federal sources and inserting non-,federal sources 7which may include gifts to the endowment fund restricted for a specific purpose72 and 7,b7 by striking or greater than and inserting #ej percent of2 and 7#b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#c7 the following3 7#d7 ,scholarship ,an eligible institution that uses grant funds provided under this section to establish or increase an endowment fund may use the interest proceeds from such endowment to provide scholarships to students for the purposes of attending such institution4 4 7b7 ,tribally controlled colleges and universities ,section #caf7;c77#c7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajei;c7c77#c77 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7,a7 by striking matching funds and inserting matching funds 7which may include gifts to the endowment fund restricted for a specific purpose72 and 7,b7 by striking equal to the ,federal funds and inserting equal to #ej percent of the ,federal funds2 and 7#b7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,c7 the following3 7,d7 ,scholarships ,an eligible institution that uses grant funds provided under this section to establish or increase an endowment fund may use the interest proceeds from such endowment to provide scholarships to students for the purposes of attending such institution4 4 7c7 ,definition of student count2 use of unexpended funds2 elimination of pre-,approval requirement ,section #caf7;d7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajei;c7d77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking paragraph 7#a72 7#b7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#b7 through 7#d7 as paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#c71 respectively2 and 7#c7 in paragraph 7#b71 as so redesignated-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,b77i77,i71 by striking based on the respective ,indian student counts 7as defined in section #b7;a7 of the ,tribally ,controlled ,colleges and ,universities ,assistance ,act of #aigh 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ahja7;a77 of the ,tribal ,colleges and ,universities4 and inserting based on the respective full-time equivalent of all enrolled students42 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7,c7 ,use of unexpended funds ,any funds paid to an institution and not expended or used for the purposes for which the funds were paid during the #e-year period following the date of the initial grant award1 may be carried over and expended during the succeeding #e-year period1 if such funds were obligated for a purpose for which the funds were paid during the #e-year period following the date of the initial grant award4 4 7d7 ,promoting the ,sustainability of ,native ,american ,languages ,part ,a of title ,,iii of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajeg et seq47 is further amended by inserting after section #caf 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajei;c7 the following3 #caf;,a4 ,native ,american language vitalization and training program 7a7 ,establishment 7#a7 ,in general ,from the amount appropriated under subsection 7d71 the ,secretary shall establish the ,native ,american ,language ,vitalization and ,training ,program under which the ,secretary shall award grants1 on a competitive basis1 to eligible institutions to promote the preservation1 revitalization1 relevancy1 and use of ,native ,american languages4 7#b7 ,term ,the term of a grant under this section shall be not more than #e years4 7#c7 ,application 7,a7 ,streamlined process ,in carrying out the program under this section1 the ,secretary shall establish application requirements in such a manner as to simplify and streamline the process for the grant application under this section4 7,b7 ,in general ,to be eligible to receive a grant under this subsection1 an eligible institution shall submit to the ,secretary an application at such time1 in such manner1 and in accordance with any other application requirements described in subparagraph 7,a71 that the ,secretary may prescribe1 and including the following3 7i7 ,a description of the #e-year program of the eligible institution for meeting the needs of ,american ,indians1 ,alaska ,natives1 or ,native ,hawaiians1 as appropriate1 in the area served by the institution1 and how such plan is consistent with the purposes described in paragraph 7#a74 7ii7 7,i7 ,an identification of the population to be served by the eligible institution2 and 7,,ii7 an identification of the status of ,native ,american language understanding and use within that population and a description of the manner in which the program will help preserve and revitalize the relevant ,native ,american language4 7iii7 ,a description of the services to be provided under the program1 including the manner in which the services will be integrated with other appropriate activities4 7iv7 ,a description1 to be prepared in consultation with the ,secretary1 of the performance measures to be used to assess the performance of the eligible institution in carrying out the program4 7b7 ,use of funds ,an eligible institution may use a grant under this section to carry out activities consistent with the purposes described in subsection 7a77#a71 including-- 7#a7 curriculum development and academic instruction1 including educational activities1 programs1 and partnerships relating to students in early childhood education programs through grade #ab2 7#b7 professional development for faculty at the eligible institution and in-service training programs for early childhood education programs through grade #ab instructors and administrators2 and 7#c7 innovative ,native ,american language programs for students in early childhood education programs through grade #ab1 including language immersion programs4 7c7 ,applicability of other provisions 7#a7 ,concurrent funding 7,a7 ,tribal ,college or ,university ,an eligible institution that is a ,tribal ,college or ,university may receive a grant under this section and funds under section #caf concurrently4 7,b7 ,alaska ,native-serving institution or ,native ,hawaiian-serving institution ,an eligible institution that is an ,alaska ,native-serving institution or ,native ,hawaiian-serving institution may receive a grant under this section and funds under section #cag concurrently4 7#b7 ,exemption ,sections #cab7;b7 and #cac7;d7 shall not apply to an eligible institution that receives a grant under this section4 7d7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section #bj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjai and each of the #e succeeding fiscal years4 7e7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,eligible institution ,the term eligible institution means-- 7,a7 a ,tribal ,college or ,university1 as defined in section #caf2 7,b7 an ,alaska ,native-serving institution1 as defined in section #cag2 or 7,c7 a ,native ,hawaiian-serving institution1 as defined in section #cag4 7#b7 ,native ,american ,the term ,native ,american has the meaning given the term in section #cga7;c77#f74 4 7e7 ,predominantly black institutions ,section #cah7;d77#c7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajei;e7d77#c77 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7,a7 by striking non-,federal sources and inserting non-,federal sources 7which may include gifts to the endowment fund restricted for a specific purpose72 and 7,b7 by striking equal to or greater than the ,federal funds and inserting equal to #ej percent of the ,federal funds2 and 7#b7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,c7 the following3 7,d7 ,scholarships ,an eligible institution that uses grant funds provided under this section to establish or increase an endowment fund may use the interest proceeds from such endowment to provide scholarships to students for the purposes of attending such institution4 4 7f7 ,technical correction to section #cah ,section #cah7;i7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajei;e7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the subsection heading1 by striking ,special ,rule on ,eligibility and inserting ,special ,rules2 7#b7 by striking ,no ,predominantly and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,eligibility ,no ,predominantly 2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#b7 ,exemption ,section #cac7;d7 shall not apply to institutions that are eligible to receive funds under this section4 4 7g7 ,state relief from ,federal higher education mandate ,part ,a of title ,,iii of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajeg et seq47 is amended by inserting after section #cai the following3 #cai;,a4 ,state relief from ,federal higher education mandate 7a7 ,amount of payment ,for fiscal year #bjai and each of the #e succeeding fiscal years1 the ,secretary may pay to any eligible college an amount that equals the charges for tuition waived by the college 7as described in subsection 7e77#a77 for the academic year ending before the beginning of such fiscal year for ,native ,american ,indian students who were enrolled in the college for such academic year and who were not residents of the ,state in which the college is located during such academic year4 7b7 ,treatment of payment ,any amounts received by an eligible college under subsection 7a7 shall be treated as a reimbursement from the ,state in which the college is located1 which is provided in fulfillment of any ,federal mandate upon the ,state to waive charges for tuition for ,native ,american ,indian students4 7c7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section shall be construed to relieve any ,state from any mandate the ,state may have under ,federal law to reimburse an eligible college for an academic year-- 7#a7 with respect to ,native ,american ,indian students enrolled in the college who are not residents of the ,state in which the college is located1 any amount of charges for tuition waived by the college for such students that exceeds the amount received by the college under subsection 7a7 for such academic year2 and 7#b7 with respect to ,native ,american ,indian students enrolled in the college who are residents of the ,state in which the college is located1 an amount equal to the charges for tuition waived by the college for such students for such academic year4 7d7 ,applicability 7#a7 ,in general ,the provisions of any other section of this part or part ,g shall not apply with respect to funds paid under this section4 7#b7 ,no effect on eligibility ,funds received by a ,native ,american-serving1 nontribal institution under this section shall not be taken into account for purposes of section #cai7;d77#c77;,a74 7e7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,eligible college ,the term eligible college means any #d-year ,native ,american-serving1 nontribal institution that waives the charges for tuition as mandated by ,federal statute1 with the support of the ,state in which the institution is located1 for ,native ,american ,indian students in fulfillment of a condition under which the institution or ,state received its original grant of land and facilities from the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,native ,american ,indian students ,the term ,native ,american ,indian students includes reference to the term ,indian pupils as that term has been utilized in ,federal statutes imposing a mandate upon any eligible college or ,state to waive charges for tuition for ,native ,american ,indian students in fulfillment of a condition under which the college or ,state received its original grant of land and facilities from the ,united ,states4 7#c7 ,native ,american-serving1 nontribal institution ,the term ,native ,american-serving1 nontribal institution has the meaning given the term in section #cai7;b74 7f7 ,supplement1 not supplant ,funds under this section shall be used to supplement1 not supplant1 any ,federal or non-,federal funds that would otherwise be used for ,indian education programs4 4 7h7 ,technical correction to section #cbj ,section #cbj7;d77#c77;,a7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajei;g7d77#c77;,a77 is amended by inserting part ,a of after or4 #cjjb4 ,strengthening historically ,black ,colleges and ,universities 7a7 ,allowable uses of funds ,section #cbc7;a7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajfb7;a77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking paragraphs 7#f7 and 7#g7 and inserting the following3 7#f7 ,tutoring1 counseling1 advising1 and student service programs designed to improve academic success1 including innovative and customized instructional courses 7which may include remedial education and ,english language instruction7 designed to help retain students and move students rapidly into core courses and through program completion4 7#g7 ,funds and administrative management1 and acquisition of technology1 services1 and equipment for use in strengthening funds and administrative management4 2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#aj7-- 7,a7 by striking teacher education and inserting traditional or alternative route teacher preparation2 and 7,b7 by striking preparation for teacher certification and inserting preparation of graduates for teacher certification or licensure2 7#c7 by redesignating paragraph 7#ae7 as paragraph 7#ai72 and 7#d7 by inserting after paragraph 7#ad7 the following3 7#ae7 ,distance education programs and creating or improving facilities for internet or other distance learning academic instruction capabilities1 including the purchase or rental of telecommunications technology equipment or services4 7#af7 ,establishing or improving a program that produces improved results in the educational outcomes of ,african ,american males4 7#ag7 ,scholarships1 fellowships1 and other financial assistance for financially needy undergraduate students1 as determined by the institution1 to permit the enrollment and degree completion of such students in the physical or natural sciences1 engineering1 mathematics or other scientific disciplines in which ,african ,americas are underrepresented1 except that not more than #cj percent of the grant amount may be for this purpose4 7#ah7 ,establishing or improving an office of sponsored programs to assist with identifying external funding opportunities1 applying for external funding1 and administering grant awards4 4 7b7 ,historically black colleges and universities ,section #cbc7;b7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajfb7;b77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 by striking non-,federal sources and inserting non-,federal sources 7which may include gifts to the endowment fund restricted for a specific purpose72 and 7,b7 by striking equal to or greater than the ,federal funds and inserting equal to #ej percent of the ,federal funds2 and 7#b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#c7 the following3 7#d7 ,scholarships ,an eligible institution that uses grant funds provided under this section to establish or increase an endowment fund may use the interest proceeds from such endowment to provide scholarships to students for the purposes of attending such institution4 4 7c7 ,allotments and application process 7#a7 ,allotments ,section #cbd of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajfc7 is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7c71 by striking #e and inserting #f2 7,b7 in subsection 7d77#a71 by striking subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 and inserting the following3 7,a7 less than #ejj1jjj for a part ,b institution which has received a grant under this part1 the ,secretary shall award the part ,b institution an allotment in the amount of #ejj1jjj2 and 7,b7 less than #bej1jjj for a part ,b institution which has not received a grant under this part for a fiscal year prior to fiscal year #bjag1 the ,secretary shall award the part ,b institution an allotment in the amount of #bej1jjj4 2 and 7,c7 in subsection 7h7-- 7i7 in paragraphs 7#a77;,c7 and 7#b77;,c71 by striking within #e years each time it appears and inserting within #f years2 and 7ii7 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 ,limitation for new institutions ,notwithstanding any other provision of this section1 no part ,b institution that would otherwise be eligible for funds under this part shall receive an allotment under this part for a fiscal year1 unless-- 7,a7 such institution received an allotment under this part for fiscal year #bjag2 or 7,b7 the amount appropriated under section #cii7;a77#b77;,a7 for such fiscal year is not less than #bge1jjj1jjj4 4 7#b7 ,applications ,section #cbe7;c7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajfc;a7c77 is amended by inserting 1 including goals to enhance student retention1 graduation1 and postgraduate outcomes1 after management and academic programs4 7d7 ,professional or graduate institutions ,section #cbf7;c7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajfc;b7c77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#g7-- 7,a7 by striking equipment1 and inserting equipment1 technology1 and services12 and 7,b7 by inserting and administrative after in strengthening funds2 7#b7 by redesignating paragraph 7#ab7 as paragraph 7#ac72 and 7#c7 by striking paragraph 7#aa7 and inserting the following3 7#aa7 tutoring1 counseling1 advising1 and student service programs designed to improve academic success1 including innovative and customized instructional courses 7which may include remedial education and ,english language instruction7 designed to help retain students and move students rapidly into core courses and through program completion2 and 7#ab7 distance education programs and creating or improving facilities for internet or other distance learning academic instruction capabilities1 including the purchase or rental of telecommunications technology equipment or services2 and 4 7e7 ,eligibility ,section #cbf7;e77#a7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajfc;b7e77 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,w71 by striking and at the end2 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,x71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7,y7 ,university of the ,virgin ,islands ,school of ,medicine4 4 7f7 ,interaction with other grant programs ,section #cbf7;h7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajfc;b7h77 is amended by striking or #gbd and inserting #gbd1 or #gbg44 #cjjc4 ,historically ,black ,college and ,university ,capital ,financing 7a7 ,bond insurance and ,capital finance of ,,stem facilities ,section #cdc of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajff;b7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking an escrow account and inserting a bond insurance fund2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c71 by inserting 7except that loans for the purpose of science1 technology1 engineering1 or mathematics related academic facilities shall carry not more than a #a percent rate of interest7 after charge such interest on loans2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#h7-- 7i7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking an escrow account and inserting a bond insurance fund2 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking the escrow account and inserting the bond insurance fund2 7,d7 in paragraph 7#i71 by striking escrow account each place it appears and inserting bond insurance fund2 and 7,e7 in paragraph 7#ab71 by striking 1 except as otherwise required by the ,secretary2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7c71 by striking escrow account each place it appears and inserting bond insurance fund4 7b7 ,increased aggregate bond limit ,section #cdd of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajff;c7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking #a1ajj1jjj1jjj and inserting #c1fjj1jjj1jjj2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking #gcc1ccc1ccc and inserting two-thirds2 and 7#c7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking #cff1fff1ffg and inserting one-third4 7c7 ,strengthening technical assistance ,section #cde of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajff;d7 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#h71 by inserting and at the end2 7#b7 by striking paragraph 7#i7 and inserting the following3 7#i7 may1 directly or by grant or contract1 provide financial counseling and technical assistance to eligible institutions to prepare the institutions to qualify1 apply for1 and maintain a capital improvement loan1 including a loan under this part4 2 and 7#c7 by striking paragraph 7#aj7 and inserting the following3 7#aj7 may provide for the modification or deferment of a loan made under this part based on need of the institution1 as defined by the ,secretary1 for a period not to exceed #f fiscal years1 and1 during the period of deferment of such a loan1 interest on the loan will not accrue or be capitalized4 4 7d7 ,,hbcu capital financing advisory board ,paragraph 7#b7 of ,section #cdg7;c7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajff;f7c77 is amended to read as follows3 7#b7 ,report ,on an annual basis1 the ,advisory ,board shall prepare and submit to the authorizing committees a report on-- 7,a7 the status of the historically ,black colleges and universities described in paragraph 7#a77;,a72 7,b7 an overview of all loans awarded under the program under this part1 including the most recent loans awarded for the fiscal year in which the report is submitted2 and 7,c7 administrative and legislative recommendations for addressing the issues related to construction financing facing historically ,black colleges and universities4 4 #cjjd4 ,strengthening ,historically ,black ,colleges and ,universities and other minority-serving institutions ,section #cga7;b7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajfgq7b77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a77;,a7-- 7,a7 in the first sentence1 by striking appropriated1 and all that follows through #bjai and inserting the following3 appropriated1 #cjj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjai and each succeeding fiscal year2 and 7,b7 by striking the second sentence2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7i7 in clause 7i71 by striking #ajj1jjj1jjj and inserting #aag1ejj1jjj2 7ii7 in clause 7ii71 by striking #ajj1jjj1jjj and inserting #ii1hge1jjj2 7iii7 in clause 7iii7-- 7,i7 by striking #ee1jjj1jjj and inserting #fe1jjj1jjj2 and 7,,ii7 by striking 7,d7 and inserting 7,e72 7iv7 by redesignating clause 7iii7 as clause 7iv72 and 7v7 by inserting after clause 7ii7 the following3 7iii7 #ag1fbe1jjj shall be available for allocation under subparagraph 7,d72 2 7,b7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,d7 as subparagraph 7,e7 and-- 7i7 in clause 7i71 by striking #cj1jjj1jjj each place it appears and inserting #ce1jjj1jjj2 7ii7 in clause 7ii71 by striking #ae1jjj1jjj each place it appears and inserting #ah1jjj1jjj2 and 7iii7 in clauses 7iii7 and 7iv71 by striking #e1jjj1jjj each place it appears and inserting #f1jjj1jjj2 and 7,c7 by striking subparagraph 7,c7 and inserting the following3 7,c7 ,allocation and allotment hbcus ,the amount made available for allocation under this subparagraph by subparagraph 7,a77ii7 for any fiscal year shall be available to eligible institutions described in subsection 7a77#a7 and shall be made available as grants under section #cbc and allotted among such institutions under section #cbd1 treating such amount1 plus the amount appropriated for such fiscal year in a regular or supplemental appropriation ,act to carry out part ,b of this title1 as the amount appropriated to carry out part ,b of this title for purposes of allotments under section #cbd1 for use by such institutions with a priority for-- 7i7 activities described in paragraphs 7#a71 7#b71 7#d71 7#e71 and 7#aj7 of section #cbc7;a72 and 7ii7 other activities1 consistent with the institution's comprehensive plan and designed to increase the institution's capacity to prepare students for careers in the physical or natural sciences1 mathematics1 computer science or information technology or sciences1 engineering1 language instruction in the less-commonly taught languages or international affairs1 or nursing or allied health professions4 7,d7 ,allocation and allotment pbis ,the amount made available for allocation under this subparagraph by subparagraph 7,a77iii7 for any fiscal year shall be available to eligible institutions described in subsection 7a77#e7 and shall be available for a competitive grant program to award grants of #fjj1jjj annually for programs in any of the following areas3 7i7 science1 technology1 engineering1 or mathematics 7,,stem72 7ii7 health education2 7iii7 internationalization or globalization2 7iv7 teacher preparation2 or 7v7 improving educational outcomes of ,african ,american males4 4 #cjje4 ,general provisions ,section #cii7;a7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajfh;h7a77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking #bjji each place it appears and inserting #bjai2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking #ace1jjj1jjj and inserting #aej1jjj1jjj2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking #cj1jjj1jjj and inserting #de1jjj1jjj2 7,c7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking #ae1jjj1jjj and inserting #be1jjj1jjj2 7,d7 in subparagraph 7,d71 by striking #ge1jjj1jjj and inserting #ij1jjj1jjj2 7,e7 in subparagraph 7,e71 by striking #be1jjj1jjj and inserting #cj1jjj1jjj2 7,f7 in subparagraph 7,f71 by striking #cj1jjj1jjj and inserting #fj1jjj1jjj2 7,g7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,f7 as subparagraph 7,g72 and 7,h7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,e7 the following3 7,f7 ,section #cai;,a ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out section #cai;,a #ag1djj1jjj for fiscal year #bjai and each of the #e succeeding fiscal years4 2 7#c7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking #cge1jjj1jjj and inserting #djj1jjj1jjj2 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking #abe1jjj1jjj and inserting #ace1jjj1jjj2 7#d7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking #aj1jjj1jjj and inserting #bbj1jjj1jjj2 and 7#e7 in paragraph 7#d77;,a71 by striking #ahe1jjj and inserting #bbe1jjj4 ,,iv ,student assistance #djja4 ,effective date for title ,,iv ,except as otherwise provided in this title or the amendments made by this title1 this title and the amendments made by this title shall take effect on ,july #a1 #bjai4 ,a #djaa4 ,improvements to the ,pell ,grant program ,section #dja of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajgj;a7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking subsections 7a7 and 7b7 and inserting the following3 7a7 ,program authority and method of distribution 7#a7 ,for each fiscal year1 the ,secretary shall pay to each eligible institution such sums as may be necessary to pay to each eligible student 7defined in accordance with section #dhd7 for each academic year during which that student is in attendance at an institution of higher education1 as an undergraduate1 a ,federal ,pell ,grant in the amount for which that student is eligible1 as determined pursuant to subsection 7b74 ,not less than #he percent of such sums shall be advanced to eligible institutions prior to the start of each payment period and shall be based upon an amount requested by the institution as needed to pay eligible students until such time as the ,secretary determines and publishes in the ,federal ,register with an opportunity for comment1 an alternative payment system that provides payments to institutions in an accurate and timely manner1 except that this sentence shall not be construed to limit the authority of the ,secretary to place an institution on a reimbursement system of payment4 7#b7 ,nothing in this section shall be interpreted to prohibit the ,secretary from paying directly to students1 in advance of the beginning of the academic term1 an amount for which they are eligible1 in cases where the eligible institution elects not to participate in the disbursement system required by paragraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,grants made under this subpart shall be known as ,federal ,pell ,grants4 7b7 ,purpose and amount of grants 7#a7 ,amount ,the amount of the ,federal ,pell ,grant for a student eligible under this subpart shall be-- 7,a7 the maximum ,federal ,pell ,grant described in paragraph 7#f72 less 7,b7 the amount equal to the amount determined to be the expected family contribution with respect to such student for such year4 7#b7 ,in any case where a student attends an institution of higher education on less than a full-time basis 7including a student who attends an institution of higher education on less than a half-time basis7 during any academic year1 the amount of the ,federal ,pell ,grant to which that student is entitled shall be reduced in proportion to the degree to which that student is not so attending on a full-time basis1 in accordance with a schedule of reductions established by the ,secretary for the purposes of this division1 computed in accordance with this subpart4 ,such schedule of reductions shall be established by regulation and published in the ,federal ,register in accordance with section #dhb of this ,act4 7#c7 ,no ,federal ,pell ,grant under this subpart shall exceed the difference between the expected family contribution for a student and the cost of attendance 7as defined in section #dgb7 at the institution at which that student is in attendance4 ,if1 with respect to any student1 it is determined that the amount of a ,federal ,pell ,grant plus the amount of the expected family contribution for that student exceeds the cost of attendance for that year1 the amount of the ,federal ,pell ,grant shall be reduced until the combination of expected family contribution and the amount of the ,federal ,pell ,grant does not exceed the cost of attendance at such institution4 7#d7 ,no ,federal ,pell ,grant shall be awarded to a student under this subpart if the amount of that grant for that student as determined under this subsection for any academic year is less than ten percent of the maximum ,federal ,pell ,grant described in paragraph 7#f7 for such academic year4 7#e7 ,notwithstanding any other provision of this subpart1 the ,secretary shall allow the amount of the ,federal ,pell ,grant to be exceeded for students participating in a program of study abroad approved for credit by the institution at which the student is enrolled when the reasonable costs of such program are greater than the cost of attendance at the student's home institution1 except that the amount of such ,federal ,pell ,grant in any fiscal year shall not exceed the maximum amount of a ,federal ,pell ,grant award described in paragraph 7#f71 for which a student is eligible during such award year4 ,if the preceding sentence applies1 the financial aid administrator at the home institution may use the cost of the study abroad program1 rather than the home institution's cost1 to determine the cost of attendance of the student4 7#f7 ,maximum ,federal ,pell ,grant 7,a7 ,award year #bjai-bjbj ,for award year #bjai-bjbj1 the maximum ,federal ,pell ,grant shall be #f1eie4 7,b7 ,subsequent award years ,for award year #bjbj-bjba and each subsequent award year1 the maximum ,federal ,pell ,grant shall be equal to the total maximum ,federal ,pell ,grant for the preceding award year under this paragraph-- 7i7 increased by the annual adjustment percentage for the award year for which the amount under this subparagraph is being determined2 and 7ii7 rounded to the nearest #e4 7,c7 ,definition of annual adjustment percentage ,in this paragraph1 the term annual adjustment percentage1 as applied to an award year1 is equal to the estimated percentage increase in the ,consumer ,price ,index 7as determined by the ,secretary1 using the definition in section #dgh7;f77 for the most recent calendar year ending prior to the beginning of that award year4 7#g7 7,a7 ,effective in the #bjag-bjah award year and thereafter1 the ,secretary shall award an eligible student not more than one and one-half ,federal ,pell ,grants during a single award year to permit such student to work toward completion of an eligible program if1 during that single award year1 the student-- 7i7 has received a ,federal ,pell ,grant for an award year and is enrolled in an eligible program for one or more additional payment periods during the same award year that are not otherwise fully covered by the student's ,federal ,pell ,grant2 and 7ii7 is enrolled on at least a half-time basis while receiving any funds under this section4 7,b7 ,in the case of a student receiving more than one ,federal ,pell ,grant in a single award year under subparagraph 7,a71 the total amount of ,federal ,pell ,grants awarded to such student for the award year may exceed the maximum ,federal ,pell ,grant available for an award year4 7,c7 ,any period of study covered by a ,federal ,pell ,grant awarded under subparagraph 7,a7 shall be included in determining a student's duration limit under subsection 7c77#e74 7,d7 ,in any case where an eligible student is receiving a ,federal ,pell ,grant for a payment period that spans two award years1 the ,secretary shall allow the eligible institution in which the student is enrolled to determine the award year to which the additional period shall be assigned1 as it determines is most beneficial to students4 2 7#b7 in subsection 7f7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a7 and inserting the following3 ,after receiving an application for a ,federal ,pell ,grant under this subpart1 the ,secretary 7including any contractor of the ,secretary processing applications for ,federal ,pell ,grants under this subpart7 shall1 in a timely manner1 furnish to the student financial aid administrator at each institution of higher education that a student awarded a ,federal ,pell ,grant under this subpart is attending1 the expected family contribution for each such student4 ,each such student financial administrator shall-- 2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7i7 by striking after academic year #aihf-aihg2 and 7ii7 by striking the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate1 the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives1 and2 7#c7 by striking subsections 7g7 and 7h72 7#d7 by redesignating subsections 7i7 and 7j7 as subsections 7g7 and 7h71 respectively2 7#e7 in subsection 7h71 as so redesignated-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7 by inserting before the period the following3 1 or if such institution of higher education is subject to an ineligibility determination under section #dce7;a77#i72 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7 by inserting or final adjusted cohort default rate before determination2 and 7#f7 by adding at the end the following3 7k7 ,appropriation of funds 7#a7 ,in general ,there are authorized to be appropriated1 and there are appropriated1 out of any money in the ,treasury not otherwise appropriated-- 7,a7 for fiscal year #bjai1 the greater of-- 7i7 the coverage amount2 or 7ii7 #ai1ddh1bjj1jjj2 7,b7 for fiscal year #bjbj1 the greater of-- 7i7 the coverage amount2 or 7ii7 #bj1faj1jjj1jjj2 7,c7 for fiscal year #bjba1 the greater of-- 7i7 the coverage amount2 or 7ii7 #ba1hhg1djj1jjj2 7,d7 for fiscal year #bjbb1 the greater of-- 7i7 the coverage amount2 or 7ii7 #bc1cje1fjj1jjj2 7,e7 for fiscal year #bjbc1 the greater of-- 7i7 the coverage amount2 or 7ii7 #bd1fji1djj1jjj2 7,f7 for fiscal year #bjbd1 the greater of-- 7i7 the coverage amount2 or 7ii7 #bf1aai1djj1jjj2 7,g7 for fiscal year #bjbe1 the greater of-- 7i7 the coverage amount2 or 7ii7 #bg1ggf1bjj1jjj2 7,h7 for fiscal year #bjbf1 the greater of-- 7i7 the coverage amount2 or 7ii7 #bi1dfc1jjj1jjj2 7,i7 for fiscal year #bjbg1 the greater of-- 7i7 the coverage amount2 or 7ii7 #ca1cci1bjj1jjj2 and 7,j7 for each subsequent fiscal year1 the coverage amount4 7#b7 ,coverage amount defined ,in this subsection1 the term coverage amount means1 with respect to a fiscal year1 such sums as may be necessary to cover #fj percent of the costs of the ,federal ,pell ,grant ,program4 4 #djab4 ,amendments to ,pell ,grant eligibility ,section #dja7;c7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajgj;a7c77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a7 by striking except and all that follows and inserting except-- 7,a7 that any period during which the student is enrolled in a noncredit or remedial course of study as define in paragraph 7#b7 shall not be counted for the purpose of this paragraph2 and 7,b7 in the case of a student who received ,pell ,grants during an undergraduate baccalaureate course of study1 but did not exhaust the maximum period of eligibility as described in paragraph 7#e71 the period during which a student may receive ,federal ,pell ,grants shall also include the period required for the completion of the first postbaccalaureate course of study up to the maximum period of eligibility4 2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#e7-- 7,a7 by striking 7#e7 ,the period and inserting the following3 7#e7 ,maximum period4-- 7,a7 ,in general ,except as provided in subparagraph 7,b71 the period 2 7,b7 by striking #ab each place the term appears and inserting #ad2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7,b7 ,exception 7i7 ,in general ,any ,federal ,pell ,grant that a student received during a period described in subclause 7,i7 or 7,,ii7 of clause 7ii7 shall not count toward the student's duration limits under this paragraph4 7ii7 ,applicable periods ,clause 7i7 shall apply with respect to any ,federal ,pell ,grant awarded to a student to attend an institution-- 7,i7 during a period-- 7aa7 for which the student received a loan under this title2 and 7bb7 for which the loan described in item 7aa7 is forgiven under-- 7,,aa7 section #dcg7;c77#a7 or #dfd7;g77#a7 due to the closing of the institution2 7,,bb7 section #dee7;h7 due to the student's successful assertion of a defense to repayment of the loan2 or 7,,cc7 section #dcb7;a77#f71 section #fhe4bae of title #cd1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or a successor regulation71 or any other loan forgiveness provision or regulation under this ,act1 as a result of a determination by the ,secretary or a court that the institution committed fraud or other misconduct2 or 7,,ii7 during a period for which the student did not receive a loan under this title but for which1 if the student had received such a loan1 the student would have qualified for loan forgiveness under subclause 7,i77bb74 4 #djac4 ,extending ,federal ,pell ,grant eligibility of certain short-term programs ,section #dja of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajgj;a7 is further amended by inserting after subsection 7h7 the following3 7i7 ,job training ,federal ,pell ,grant program 7#a7 ,definitions ,in this subsection3 7,a7 ,eligible career pathway program ,the term eligible career pathway program means a program that-- 7i7 meets the requirements of section #dhd7;d77#b72 7ii7 is a program of training services listed under section #abb7;d7 of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #caeb7;d772 and 7iii7 is part of a career pathway1 as defined in section #c of such ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #cajb74 7,b7 ,job training program ,the term job training program means a career and technical education program at an institution of higher education that-- 7i7 provides not less than #aej1 and not more than #fjj1 clock hours of instructional time over a period of not less than #h1 and not more than #ae1 weeks2 7ii7 provides training aligned with the requirements of employers in the ,state or local area1 which may include in-demand industry sectors or occupations1 as defined in section #c of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #cajb71 in the ,state or local area 7as defined in such section72 7iii7 is a program of training services1 and provided through an eligible provider of training services1 listed under section #abb7;d7 of such ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #caeb7;d772 7iv7 provides a student1 upon completion of the program1 with a recognized postsecondary credential1 as defined in section #c of such ,act1 that is recognized by employers in the relevant industry1 including credentials recognized by industry or sector partnerships in the ,state or local area where the industry is located2 7v7 has been determined1 by the institution of higher education1 to provide academic content1 an amount of instructional time1 and a recognized postsecondary credential that are sufficient to-- 7,i7 meet the hiring requirements of potential employers2 and 7,,ii7 satisfy any applicable educational prerequisite requirement for professional licensure or certification1 so that the student who completes the program and seeks employment qualifies to take any licensure or certification examination needed to practice or find employment in an occupation that the program prepares students to enter2 7vi7 may include integrated or basic skills courses2 and 7vii7 may be offered as part of an eligible career pathway program4 7#b7 ,in general ,for the award year beginning on ,july #a1 #bjai1 and each subsequent award year1 the ,secretary shall carry out a program through which the ,secretary shall award job training ,federal ,pell ,grants to students in job training programs4 ,each job training ,federal ,pell ,grant awarded under this subsection shall have the same terms and conditions1 and be awarded in the same manner1 as a ,federal ,pell ,grant awarded under subsection 7a71 except as follows3 7,a7 ,a student who is eligible to receive a job training ,federal ,pell ,grant under this subsection is a student who-- 7i7 has not yet attained a baccalaureate degree or postbaccalaureate degree2 7ii7 attends an institution of higher education2 7iii7 is enrolled1 or accepted for enrollment1 in a job training program at such institution of higher education2 and 7iv7 meets all other eligibility requirements for a ,federal ,pell ,grant 7except with respect to the type of program of study1 as provided in clause 7iii774 7,b7 ,the amount of a job training ,federal ,pell ,grant for an eligible student shall be determined under subsection 7b77#a71 except that-- 7i7 the maximum ,federal ,pell ,grant awarded under this subsection for an award year shall be #ej percent of the maximum ,federal ,pell ,grant awarded under subsection 7b77#e7 applicable to that award year2 and 7ii7 subsection 7b77#d7 shall not apply4 7#c7 ,inclusion in total eligibility period ,any period during which a student receives a job training ,federal ,pell ,grant under this subsection shall be included in calculating the student's period of eligibility for ,federal ,pell ,grants under subsection 7c71 and any regulations under such subsection regarding students who are enrolled in an undergraduate program on less than a full-time basis shall similarly apply to students who are enrolled in a job training program at an eligible institution on less than a full-time basis4 4 #djad4 ,providing ,federal ,pell ,grants for ,iraq and ,afghanistan veteran's dependents 7a7 ,amendments ,part ,a of title ,,iv of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajgj;a et seq47 is amended in section #dja by inserting after subsection 7i7 the following3 7j7 ,scholarships for veteran's dependents 7#a7 ,definition of eligible veteran's dependent ,in this subsection1 the term eligible veteran's dependent means a dependent or an independent student-- 7,a7 whose parent or guardian was a member of the ,armed ,forces of the ,united ,states and died as a result of performing military service in ,iraq or ,afghanistan after ,september #aa1 #bjja2 and 7,b7 who1 at the time of the parent or guardian's death1 was-- 7i7 less than #bd years of age2 or 7ii7 enrolled at an institution of higher education on a part-time or full-time basis4 7#b7 ,grants 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall award a ,federal ,pell ,grant1 as modified in accordance with the requirements of this subsection1 to each eligible veteran's dependent to assist in paying the eligible veteran's dependent's cost of attendance at an institution of higher education4 7,b7 ,designation ,federal ,pell ,grants made under this subsection may be known as ,iraq and ,afghanistan ,service ,grants4 7#c7 ,prevention of double benefits ,no eligible veteran's dependent may receive a grant under both this subsection and subsections 7a7 or 7i74 7#d7 ,terms and conditions ,the ,secretary shall award ,iraq and ,afghanistan ,service ,grants under this subsection in the same manner and with the same terms and conditions1 including the length of the period of eligibility1 as the ,secretary awards ,federal ,pell ,grants under subsection 7a71 except that-- 7,a7 the award rules and determination of need applicable to the calculation of ,federal ,pell ,grants under subsection 7a7 shall not apply to ,iraq and ,afghanistan ,service ,grants2 7,b7 the provisions of paragraph 7#a77;,b7 and 7#c7 of subsection 7b71 and subsection 7f71 shall not apply2 7,c7 the maximum period determined under subsection 7c77#e7 shall be determined by including all ,iraq and ,afghanistan ,service ,grants received by the eligible veteran's dependent1 including such ,grants received under subpart #aj before the effective date of this subsection2 and 7,d7 an ,iraq and ,afghanistan ,service ,grant to an eligible veteran's dependent for any award year shall equal the maximum ,federal ,pell ,grant available under subsection 7b77#e7 for that award year1 except that an ,iraq and ,afghanistan ,service ,grant-- 7i7 shall not exceed the cost of attendance of the eligible veteran's dependent for that award year2 and 7ii7 shall be adjusted to reflect the attendance by the eligible veteran's dependent on a less than full-time basis in the same manner as such adjustments are made for a ,federal ,pell ,grant under subsection 7a74 7#e7 ,estimated financial assistance ,for purposes of determinations of need under part ,f1 an ,iraq and ,afghanistan ,service ,grant shall not be treated as estimated financial assistance as described in sections #dga7c7 and #dhj7;j74 4 7b7 ,effective date2 transition 7#a7 ,effective date ,the amendments made by this section shall take effect with respect to the award year immediately following the date of enactment of this ,act4 7#b7 ,transition ,the ,secretary shall take such steps as are necessary to transition from the ,iraq and ,afghanistan ,service ,grants program under subpart #aj of part ,a of title ,,iv of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajgj;h71 as in effect on the day before the effective date of this section1 and the ,iraq and ,afghanistan ,service ,grants program under section #dja7;j7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajgj;a7j771 as amended by this section4 #djae4 ,federal ,pell ,grant fraud prevention ,part ,a of title ,,iv of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajgj;a et seq47 is amended in section #dja1 by inserting after subsection 7j7 the following3 7k7 ,prevention of fraud 7#a7 ,report ,not later than ,december #ca of each year1 the ,secretary shall prepare and submit a report to the authorizing committees that includes the following information with respect to unusual enrollment history3 7,a7 ,the number and percentage of total applicants who were flagged for an unusual enrollment history in the preceding award year4 7,b7 ,the number and percentage of institutions that have had fewer than #b percent of applicants flagged for an unusual enrollment history in the preceding award year4 7,c7 ,the name of every institution that has had more than #c percent of total applicants flagged for an unusual enrollment history in the preceding award year4 7,d7 ,if the percentage of total applicants in subparagraph 7,a7 is greater than #b percent1 a detailed plan from the ,secretary as to how to reduce that percentage below #b percent by the following award year4 7#b7 ,definition ,for the purposes of this subsection the term unusual enrollment history means1 with respect to the application for ,federal student aid-- 7,a7 a pattern in which a student attends an institution long enough to receive a disbursement of credit balance funds authorized by this title1 does not complete the enrollment period1 enrolls at another institution and repeats this pattern to collect an additional credit balance of funds authorized by this title without earning academic credit2 or 7,b7 any other enrollment pattern that the ,department of ,education believes may signal an attempt by a student to receive funds authorized under this title in a fraudulent manner4 4 #djaf4 ,conforming amendments to academic competitiveness grants ,section #dja;,a7d77#a77;,b77i7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajgj;a-#a7;d77#a77;,b77i77 is amended by striking section #dja7;b77#b77;,b7 and inserting section #dja7;b77#b74 #djag4 ,federal ,,trio program ,section #djb;,a of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajgj;a-#aa7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b77#c71 by striking #bjj1jjj and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting the following3 #bbj1jjj1 except that for any fiscal year for which such minimum individual grant amount would result in fewer than #b1ghj grants awarded under this chapter1 an individual grant authorized under this chapter shall be awarded in an amount that would result in not fewer than #b1ghj grants awarded under this chapter for such fiscal year42 7#b7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 by amending subparagraph 7,a7 of paragraph 7#b7 to read as follows3 7,a7 ,accountability for outcomes ,in making grants under this chapter1 the ,secretary shall consider each applicant's prior success in achieving high-quality service delivery1 as determined under subsection 7f7 under the particular program for which funds are sought4 ,the level of consideration given the factor of prior success in achieving high-quality service delivery shall not vary from the level of consideration given such factor during fiscal years #aiid through #aiig1 except that grants made under section #djb;,h shall not be given such consideration4 2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#f71 by striking the last sentence and inserting the following3 ,the ,secretary shall require each applicant for funds under the programs authorized by this chapter to identify and conduct outreach to foster care children and youth and homeless children and youths 7as such term is defined in section #gbe of the ,mc,kinney-,vento ,homeless ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aadcd;a771 and make available to foster care children and youth and homeless children and youths services under such programs1 including mentoring1 tutoring1 and other services provided by such programs42 7,c7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#g7 and 7#h7 as paragraphs 7#h7 and 7#i71 respectively2 7,d7 in paragraph 7#f71 as so amended-- 7i7 by striking with other programs for disadvantaged students in the heading2 and 7ii7 by striking ,the ,secretary shall1 as appropriate1 require each applicant for funds under the programs authorized by this chapter and inserting the following3 7#g7 ,inclusion of homeless and foster students ,the ,secretary shall1 as appropriate1 require each applicant for funds under the programs authorized by this chapter 7other than the programs authorized under section #djb;,e or #djb;,g7 2 7,e7 in paragraph 7#h71 as so redesignated1 by striking #h months and inserting #ij days both places it appears2 and 7,f7 in paragraph 7#i71 as so redesignated-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7,i7 by striking ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of the ,higher ,education ,opportunity ,act1 and inserting ,not less than #ij days before the commencement of each competition for a grant under this chapter is held12 7,,ii7 in clause 7iii71 by striking prior experience and inserting accountability for outcomes2 and 7,,iii7 in clause 7v71 by striking prior experience and inserting accountability for outcomes2 and 7ii7 by striking subparagraph 7,b7 and redesignating subparagraph 7,c7 as subparagraph 7,b72 7#c7 in subsection 7d77#c71 by adding at the end the following3 ,in addition1 the ,secretary shall host at least one virtual1 interactive training to ensure that any interested applicants have access to technical assistance42 7#d7 in subsection 7e7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by striking or at the end of subparagraph 7,c72 7ii7 by striking the period at the end of subparagraph 7,d7 and inserting a semicolon2 and 7iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7,e7 documentation that the student has been determined eligible for a ,federal ,pell ,grant authorized under section #dja2 or 7,f7 for grants authorized under #djb;,b and #djb;,f of this chapter1 documentation that a student is attending a school that elects1 or for which the local educational agency serving the school elects on behalf of the school1 to receive special assistance payment under section #aa7;a77#a77;,f77ii7 of the ,richard ,b4 ,russell ,national ,school ,lunch ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agei;a7a77#a77;,f77ii771 or that had a percentage of enrolled students who were identified students 7defined in clause 7i7 of section #aa7;a77#a77;,f7 of such ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agei;a7a77#a77;,f777 that meets or exceeds the threshold described in clause 7viii7 of such section 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agei;a7a77#a77;,f77 during the school year that ends prior to the first period for which such grant is awarded4 2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 by striking or at the end of subparagraph 7,c72 7ii7 by striking the period at the end of subparagraph 7,d7 and inserting a semicolon2 and 7iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7,e7 documentation that the student has been determined to be eligible for a ,federal ,pell ,grant authorized under section #dja2 or 7,f7 for grants authorized under #djb;,b and #djb;,f of this chapter1 documentation that a student is attending a school that elects1 or for which the local educational agency serving the school elects on behalf of the school1 to receive special assistance payment under section #aa7;a77#a77;,f77ii7 of the ,richard ,b4 ,russell ,national ,school ,lunch ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agei;a7a77#a77;,f77ii771 or that had a percentage of enrolled students who were identified students 7defined in clause 7i7 of section #aa7;a77#a77;,f7 of such ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agei;a7a77#a77;,f777 that meets or exceeds the threshold described in clause 7viii7 of such section 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agei;a7a77#a77;,f77 during the school year that ends prior to the first period for which such grant is awarded4 2 7#e7 in subsection 7f7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by striking prior experience and inserting accountability in outcomes in the heading2 7ii7 by striking on or after ,january #a1 #bjji and inserting on or after the date of enactment of the2 and 7iii7 by striking prior experience of and inserting success in achieving2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking college students1 and and inserting college students1 foster care children and youth1 homeless children and youth1 and2 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7,i7 in clause 7iv71 by striking will make such students eligible for programs such as the ,academic ,competitiveness ,grants ,program and inserting includes at least #d years of mathematics1 #c years of science1 and #b years of a foreign language2 7,,ii7 by redesignating clauses 7v7 and 7vi7 as clauses 7vi7 and 7vii71 respectively2 and 7,,iii7 by inserting after clause 7iv7 the following3 7v7 the completion of financial aid applications1 including the ,free ,application for ,federal ,student ,aid described in section #dhc7;a7 and college admissions applications2 2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7,i7 by inserting except in the case of programs that specifically target veterans1 after under section #djb;,c12 7,,ii7 in clause 7v71 by striking will make such students eligible for programs such as the ,academic ,competitiveness ,grants ,program and inserting includes at least #d years of mathematics1 #c years of science1 and #b years of a foreign language2 7,,iii7 by redesignating clauses 7vi7 and 7vii7 as clauses 7vii7 and 7viii71 respectively2 and 7,,iv7 by inserting after clause 7v7 the following3 7vi7 the completion of financial aid applications1 including the ,free ,application for ,federal ,student ,aid described in section #dhc7;a7 and college admission applications2 2 7iii7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,c71 7,d71 and 7,e71 as subparagraphs 7,d71 7,e71 and 7,f71 respectively2 7iv7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,b7 the following3 7,c7 ,for programs authorized under section #djb;,c that specifically target veterans1 the extent to which the eligible entity met or exceeded the entity's objectives for such program regarding-- 7i7 the delivery of service to a total number of students served by the program1 as agreed upon by the entity and the ,secretary for the period of the program2 7ii7 such students' academic performance as measured by standardized tests2 7iii7 the retention and completion of participants in the program2 7iv7 the provision of assistance to students served by the program in completing financial aid applications1 including the ,free ,application for ,federal ,student ,aid described in section #dhc7;a7 and college admission applications2 7v7 the enrollment of such students in an institution of higher education2 and 7vi7 to the extent practicable1 the postsecondary completion of such students4 2 7v7 in subparagraph 7,d71 as redesignated in clause 7ii7-- 7,i7 in subclause 7,i71 by striking in which such students were enrolled and inserting at any baccalaureate granting institution within #f years of initial enrollment in the project2 and 7,,ii7 in subclause 7,,ii71 by striking items 7aa7 and 7bb7 and inserting the following3 7aa7 the transfer of such students to institutions of higher education that offer baccalaureate degrees1 regardless of whether the transferring student completes a degree or certificate2 or 7bb7 the completion of a degree or certificate by such students at any accredited institution within #d years of initial enrollment in the project2 2 7vi7 in subparagraph 7,e71 as redesignated-- 7,i7 in clause 7iii71 by striking 2 and and inserting within #b years of receiving the baccalaureate degree22 and 7,,ii7 in clause 7iv71 by striking graduate study and the attainment of doctoral degrees by former program participants4 and inserting graduate study2 and 7v7 the attainment of doctoral degrees by former program participants within #aj years of receiving the baccalaureate degree4 2 and 7vii7 in subparagraph 7,f71 as redesignated-- 7,i7 in clause 7i71 by inserting within #b years of service before the semicolon2 and 7,,ii7 in clause 7ii71 by inserting or re-enrollment after the enrollment2 7#f7 in subsection 7g7-- 7,a7 by striking #ijj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjji and such sums as may be necessary for each and inserting #a1jaj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjai1 and each of the #e succeeding years4 ,the amount authorized to be appropriated in the preceding sentence for fiscal year #bjbj and each of the #d succeeding fiscal years shall be deemed increased by the annual adjustment percentage4 ,for purposes of this subsection1 the term adjustment percentage as applied to a fiscal year1 means the estimated percentage change in the ,consumer ,price ,index 7as determined by the ,secretary1 using the definition in section #dgh7;f77 for the most recent calendar year ending before the beginning of that fiscal year42 7,b7 by striking of2 7,c7 by striking 1 and to provide and inserting 1 to provide2 and 7,d7 by striking current grantees4 and all that follows through additional readers4 and inserting current grantees1 and to carry out the requirements of section #djb;,a7c77#i77;,b742 7#g7 in subsection 7h7-- 7,a7 by amending paragraph 7#d7 to read as follows3 7#d7 ,low-income individual ,the term low-income individual means-- 7,a7 an individual from a family whose taxable income for the preceding year did not exceed #aej percent of the poverty line applicable to the individual's family size as determined under section #fgc7b7 of the ,community ,services ,block ,grant ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #iijb7b772 7,b7 an individual whose taxable income as reported on the individual's most recently completed ,free ,application for ,federal ,student ,aid under section #dhc7;a7 did not exceed #aej percent of such poverty line2 7,c7 an individual who has been determined to be eligible for a ,federal ,pell ,grant authorized under section #dja2 or 7,d7 for grants authorized under #djb;,b and #djb;,f of this chapter1 a student who is attending a school that elects1 or for which the local educational agency serving the school elects on behalf of the school1 to receive special assistance payment under section #aa7;a77#a77;,f77ii7 of the ,richard ,b4 ,russell ,national ,school ,lunch ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agei;a7a77#a77;,f77ii771 or that had a percentage of enrolled students who were identified students 7defined in clause 7i7 of section #aa7;a77#a77;,f7 of such ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agei;a7a77#a77;,f777 that meets or exceeds the threshold described in clause 7viii7 of such section 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agei;a7a77#a77;,f77 during the school year that ends prior to the first year of the period for which such grant is awarded4 2 7,b7 by redesignating paragraph 7#e7 as subsection 7i7 and subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,d7 as paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#d72 and 7,c7 by redesignating paragraph 7#f7 as subsection 7j72 and 7#h7 in subsection 7j71 as redesignated1 by striking subparagraph 7,a71 7,b71 or 7,c7 of paragraph 7#e7 and inserting paragraph 7#a71 7#b71 or 7#c7 of subsection 7i74 #djah4 ,talent search ,section #djb;,b of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajgj;a-#ab7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking and at the end2 7,b7 by redesignating paragraph 7#c7 as paragraph 7#d72 and 7,c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#b7 the following3 7#c7 to advise such youths regarding the postsecondary education selection process1 including consideration of financial aid awards offered1 potential ,federal loan burden1 and likelihood of graduating2 and 2 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 by striking and at the end of paragraph 7#e72 and 7,b7 by striking paragraph 7#f7 and inserting the following3 7#f7 education or counseling services to assist students and their families regarding career choice2 and 7#g7 connections to programs providing financial literacy and economic literacy so that students and their families are able to make informed choices regarding postsecondary education1 including considering degree choice and potential ,federal loan burden4 2 7#c7 in subsection 7c77#b71 by striking career and inserting academic2 and 7#d7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking and after the semicolon2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#d71 by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#e7 require an assurance that the entity carrying out the project has reviewed and revised policies and practices as needed to remove barriers to the participation and retention in the project of homeless children and youths 7as such term is defined in section #gbe of the ,mc,kinney-,vento ,homeless ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aadcd;a771 including unaccompanied youth1 and foster care children and youth2 7#f7 require that such entity submit1 as part of the application for the project1 a description of the activities that will be undertaken to reach out to homeless children and youths and foster care children and youth as part of the project2 and 7#g7 require an assurance that such entity will prepare and submit the report required under section #djb;,h7e7 at the conclusion of the project regarding homeless children and youths and foster care children and youth4 4 #djai4 ,upward ,bound ,section #djb;,c of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajgj;a-#ac7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b71 by striking paragraphs 7#e7 and 7#f7 and inserting the following3 7#e7 assistance to students and their families regarding career choice2 7#f7 education or counseling services designed to education improve the financial literacy and economic literacy of students or the students' parents in order to aid them in making informed decisions about the postsecondary education selection process and assist students and their families in making informed choices regarding the postsecondary education selection process2 and 7#g7 in the case of such a project that is not specifically designed for veterans1 as part of core curriculum1 instruction in mathematics through pre-calculus1 science1 foreign language1 language arts1 and literature1 and in the case of such a project that is specifically designed for veterans1 instruction in mathematics through pre-calculus1 science1 foreign language1 and language arts4 2 7#b7 by striking subsections 7c7 and 7g7 and redesignating subsections 7d71 7e71 7f71 and 7h7 as subsections 7c71 7d71 7e71 and 7f71 respectively2 7#c7 in subsection 7c71 as so redesignated-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking youth and inserting participants2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 by striking youth participating in the project and inserting project participants2 and 7ii7 by striking youth2 and inserting participants2 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#e71 by striking youth participating in the project and inserting participants2 and 7#d7 in subsection 7e71 as so redesignated-- 7,a7 by striking #fj and inserting #ij2 7,b7 by striking #cjj and inserting #dej2 7,c7 by striking #dj and inserting #fj2 7,d7 by adding at the end the following3 ,adults participating in a project specifically targeting veterans under this section may be paid stipends not in excess of #ajj per month during the year42 7,e7 in paragraph 7#d71 by striking and after the semicolon2 7,f7 in paragraph 7#e71 by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon2 and 7,g7 by adding at the end the following3 7#g7 require an assurance that the entity carrying out the project has reviewed and revised policies and practices as needed to remove barriers to the participation and retention in the project of homeless children and youths 7as such term is defined in section #gbe of the ,mc,kinney-,vento ,homeless ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aadcd;a771 including unaccompanied youth1 and foster care children and youth2 7#h7 require that such entity submit1 as part of the application1 a description of the activities that will be undertaken to reach out to homeless children and youths and foster care children and youth regarding the project2 and 7#i7 require an assurance that such entity will prepare and submit the report required under section #djb;,h7e7 at the conclusion of the project regarding homeless children and youths and foster care children and youth4 4 #djbj4 ,student support services ,section #djb;,d of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajgj;a-#ad7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking limited ,english proficient and inserting low-income and first generation college students1 including limited ,english proficient students2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#d71 by striking 1 including-- and all that follows through the end of the paragraph and inserting a period2 7#b7 in subsection 7b77#d71 by striking including financial planning for postsecondary education2 and inserting including-- 7,a7 financial planning for postsecondary education1 including loan burdens required1 repayment options1 and expected earnings in potential career fields2 7,b7 basic personal income1 household money management1 and financial planning skills2 and 7,c7 basic economic decisionmaking skills4 2 7#c7 in subsection 7d77#a71 by striking section #dja7;b77#b77;,a7 and inserting section #dja7;b77#a72 and 7#d7 in subsection 7e7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#e71 by striking and after the semicolon2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#f77;,b71 by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#g7 require an assurance that the entity carrying out the project has reviewed and revised policies and practices as needed to remove barriers to the participation and retention in the project of homeless children and youths 7as such term is defined in section #gbe of the ,mc,kinney-,vento ,homeless ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aadcd;a771 including unaccompanied youth1 and foster care children and youth2 7#h7 require that such entity submit1 in the application for the project1 a description of the activities that will be undertaken to reach out to homeless children and youths1 and foster care children and youth1 who are enrolled or accepted for enrollment at the institution2 and 7#i7 require an assurance that such entity will prepare and submit the report required under section #djb;,h7e7 at the conclusion of the project regarding homeless children and youths and foster care children and youth4 4 #djba4 ,postbaccalaureate achievement program authority ,section #djb;,e of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajgj;a-#ae7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b77#b7-- 7,a7 by striking summer2 and 7,b7 by inserting or faculty-led research experiences before the semicolon2 7#b7 in subsection 7d77#d7-- 7,a7 by striking summer2 and 7,b7 by inserting or faculty-led experiences who have stipends after internships2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7f77#a71 by striking #b1hjj and inserting #d1jjj4 #djbb4 ,educational opportunity centers ,section #djb;,f of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajgj;a-#af7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#a71 by striking pursue and inserting begin or re-enter2 7#b7 in subsection 7b71 by striking students2 and inserting students1 including-- 7,a7 financial planning for postsecondary education1 including loan burdens required1 repayment options1 and expected earnings in potential career fields2 7,b7 basic personal income1 household money management1 and financial planning skills2 and 7,c7 basic economic decisionmaking skills2 2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking and after the semicolon2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#d7 require an assurance that the entity carrying out the project has reviewed and revised policies and practices as needed to remove barriers to the participation and retention in the project of homeless children and youths 7as such term is defined in section #gbe of the ,mc,kinney-,vento ,homeless ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aadcd;a771 including unaccompanied youth1 and foster care children and youth2 7#e7 require that such entity submit1 as part of the application1 a description of the activities that will be undertaken to reach out to homeless children and youths and foster care children and youth regarding the project2 and 7#f7 require an assurance that such entity will prepare and submit the report required under section #djb;,h7e7 at the conclusion of the project regarding homeless children and youths and foster care children and youth4 4 #djbc4 ,staff developmental activities ,section #djb;,g7b7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajgj;a-#ag7;b77 is amended-- 7#a7 by inserting webinars1 online classes1 after seminars1 workshops12 7#b7 by striking new directors and inserting staff2 7#c7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#e7 as paragraphs 7#b7 through 7#f71 respectively2 7#d7 by inserting before paragraph 7#b71 as so redesignated1 the following3 7#a7 ,legislation and regulatory requirements and program management for new directors of programs funded under this chapter4 2 7#e7 in paragraph 7#b71 as redesignated1 by inserting for continuing directors and staff of programs after operation of programs2 and 7#f7 in paragraph 7#d71 as redesignated1 by striking model programs and inserting innovations4 #djbd4 ,reports and evaluations 7a7 ,other reporting requirements ,section #djb;,h of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajgj;a-#ah7 is further amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking 1 including a rigorous evaluation of the programs and projects assisted under section #djb;,c4 ,the evaluation of the programs and projects assisted under section #djb;,c shall be implemented not later than ,june #cj1 #bjaj4 and inserting ,the issues such evaluations shall measure shall include the effectiveness of programs and projects assisted under this chapter in-- 7i7 meeting or exceeding the stated objectives regarding the outcome criteria under #djb;,a7f72 7ii7 enhancing the access of low-income individuals and first-generation college students to postsecondary education2 7iii7 preparing individuals for postsecondary education2 and 7iv7 comparing students who participate in the programs funded under this chapter with students who do not participate in such programs with respect to-- 7,i7 level of education completed2 7,,ii7 retention rates2 7,,iii7 graduation rates2 7,,iv7 college admission and completion rates2 and 7,v7 other issues as the ,secretary considers appropriate4 2 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by inserting and take into account the agreed upon target determined under section #djb;,a7f77#d7 before the period2 and 7,b7 by amending paragraph 7#b7 to read as follows3 7#b7 ,practices ,the evaluations described in paragraph 7#a7 shall identify institutional1 community1 and program or project practices that are effective in-- 7,a7 enhancing the access of low-income individuals and first-generation college students to postsecondary education2 7,b7 the preparation of such individuals and students for postsecondary education2 7,c7 fostering the success of the individuals and students in postsecondary education2 and 7,d7 for programs and projects assisted under section #djb;,c1 the characteristics of students who benefit most from such programs and projects4 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7d71 by inserting 1 including the authorizing committees before the period4 7b7 ,homeless children and youths and foster care children and youth ,section #djb;,h of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajgj;a-#ah7 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 7e7 ,report regarding homeless children and youths and foster care children and youth ,each entity carrying out a project under section #djb;,b1 #djb;,c1 #djb;,d1 or #djb;,f shall1 at the conclusion of the project1 prepare and submit a report to the ,secretary that includes-- 7#a7 data on the number of homeless children and youths 7as such term is defined in section #gbe of the ,mc,kinney-,vento ,homeless ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aadcd;a77 and foster care children and youth served through the project2 and 7#b7 a description of any strategies or program enhancements that were used in the project and that were effective in meeting the needs of homeless children and youths and foster care children and youth4 4 #djbe4 ,gaining ,early ,awareness and ,readiness for ,undergraduate ,programs ,section #djd;,c7a77#b7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajgj;a-#bc7;a77#b77 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,i71 by striking and after the semicolon2 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,j71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7,k7 describe how the eligible entity will facilitate the participation of foster care children and youth and homeless children and youths 7as such term is defined in section #gbe of the ,mc,kinney-,vento ,homeless ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aadcd;a771 including-- 7i7 how the eligible entity will identify foster care children and youth and homeless children and youths1 in collaboration with child welfare agencies1 homeless shelters1 and local educational agency liaisons for homeless children and youths designated under section #gbb7;g77#a77;,j77ii7 of the ,mc,kinney-,vento ,homeless ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aadcb7;g77#a77;,j77ii772 7ii7 how the eligible entity will collect and submit to the ,secretary data on the number of homeless children and youths and foster care children and youth served2 and 7iii7 the policies and practices the eligible entity will adopt to remove barriers to the participation of homeless children and youths and foster care children and youth1 including policies to facilitate continued participation despite changes in residence resulting from homelessness or foster care placement and policies consistent with the ,mc,kinney-,vento ,homeless ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aacja et seq474 4 #djbf4 ,gaining ,early ,awareness and ,readiness for ,undergraduate ,programs2 authorization of appropriations ,section #djd;,h of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajgj;a-#bh7 is amended by striking #djj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjji and inserting #ejj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjai4 #djbg4 ,purpose2 appropriations authorized ,section #dac;,a of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajgj;b7 is amended-- 7#a7 by amending subsection 7a7 to read as follows3 7a7 ,purpose of subpart ,it is the purpose of this subpart to-- 7#a7 provide1 through institutions of higher education1 supplemental grants to assist in making available the benefits of postsecondary education to qualified students who demonstrate financial need in accordance with the provisions of part ,f of this title2 and 7#b7 to establish demonstration projects at various institutions of higher education1 as defined in section #aja1 to determine best practices and policies regarding the distribution of emergency grant aid to assist students in completing their program of study1 notwithstanding aid they may have received in accordance with the provisions of part ,f of this title4 2 7#b7 in subsection 7b77#a71 by striking appropriated and all that follows through the end and inserting appropriated-- 7,a7 #a1aej1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjai2 7,b7 #a1cjj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbj2 7,c7 #a1dej1jjj1jjj1 for fiscal year #bjba2 7,d7 #a1fjj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbb2 and 7,e7 #a1gej1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbc and each succeeding fiscal year4 2 7#c7 by redesignating paragraph 7#b7 as paragraph 7#c72 and 7#d7 by inserting after paragraph 7#a7 the following3 7#b7 ,for the purpose of enabling the ,secretary to fund demonstration projects under section #dac7;,f71 there are allocated1 from funds authorized under paragraph 7b77#a71 #a1bej1jjj for fiscal year #bjai and each of the #c succeeding fiscal years4 4 #djbh4 ,allocation of funds ,section #dac;,d of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajgj;b-#c7 is amended to read as follows3 #dac;,d4 ,allocation of funds 7a7 ,allocation formula for fiscal years #bjai through #bjbc 7#a7 ,in general ,from the amount appropriated under section #dac;,a7b77#a7 for a fiscal year1 the ,secretary shall allocate to each institution-- 7,a7 for fiscal year #bjai1 an amount equal to the greater of-- 7i7 #ij percent of the amount the institution received under subsection 7a7 for fiscal year #bjah1 as such subsection was in effect with respect to such fiscal year 7in this subparagraph referred to as the #bjah amount for the institution72 or 7ii7 the fair share amount for the institution determined under subsection 7c72 7,b7 for fiscal year #bjbj1 an amount equal to the greater of-- 7i7 #hj percent of the #bjah amount for the institution2 or 7ii7 the fair share amount for the institution determined under subsection 7c72 7,c7 for fiscal year #bjba1 an amount equal to the greater of-- 7i7 #fj percent of the #bjah amount for the institution2 or 7ii7 the fair share amount for the institution determined under subsection 7c72 7,d7 for fiscal year #bjbb1 an amount equal to the greater of-- 7i7 #dj percent of the #bjah amount for the institution2 or 7ii7 the fair share amount for the institution determined under subsection 7c72 and 7,e7 for fiscal year #bjbc1 an amount equal to the greater of-- 7i7 #bj percent of the #bjah amount for the institution2 or 7ii7 the fair share amount for the institution determined under subsection 7c74 7#b7 ,ratable reduction 7,a7 ,in general ,if the amount appropriated under section #dac;,a7b77#a7 for a fiscal year is less than the amount required to be allocated to the institutions under this subsection1 then the amount of the allocation to each institution shall be ratably reduced4 7,b7 ,additional appropriations ,if the amounts allocated to each institution are ratably reduced under subparagraph 7,a7 for a fiscal year and additional amounts are appropriated for such fiscal year1 the amount allocated to each institution from the additional amounts shall be increased on the same basis as the amounts under subparagraph 7,a7 were reduced 7until each institution receives the amount required to be allocated under this subsection74 7b7 ,allocation formula for fiscal year #bjbd and each succeeding fiscal year ,from the amount appropriated under section #dac;,a7b77#a7 for fiscal year #bjbd and each succeeding fiscal year1 the ,secretary shall allocate to each institution the fair share amount for the institution determined under subsection 7c74 7c7 ,determination of fair share amount 7#a7 ,in general ,subject to paragraph 7#b71 the fair share amount for an institution for a fiscal year shall be equal to the sum of the institution's undergraduate student need described in paragraph 7#b7 for the preceding fiscal year4 7#b7 ,institutional undergraduate student need ,the undergraduate student need for an institution for a fiscal year shall be equal to the sum of the following3 7,a7 ,an amount equal to #ej percent of the amount that bears the same proportion to the available appropriated amount for such fiscal year as the total amount of ,federal ,pell ,grant funds awarded at the institution for the preceding fiscal year bears to the total amount of ,federal ,pell ,grant funds awarded at all institutions participating under this part for the preceding fiscal year4 7,b7 ,an amount equal to #ej percent of the amount that bears the same proportion to the available appropriated amount for such fiscal year as the total amount of the undergraduate student need at the institution for the preceding fiscal year bears to the total amount of undergraduate student need at all institutions participating under this part for the preceding fiscal year4 7#c7 ,eligibility for fair share amount ,the ,secretary may not allocate funds under this part to any institution that1 for #b or more fiscal years during any #c fiscal year period beginning not earlier than the first day of the first fiscal year that is #b years after the date of the enactment of this paragraph1 has a student population with less than #g percent of undergraduate students who are recipients of ,federal ,pell ,grants4 4 #djbi4 ,emergency ,grant ,aid ,demonstration ,program ,subpart #c of part ,a of title ,,iv of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajgj;b et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #dac;,f4 ,emergency grant aid demonstration program 7a7 ,demonstration projects authorized ,the ,secretary shall select1 in accordance with subsection 7d71 eligible entities to voluntarily carry out emergency grant aid demonstration projects designed to aid in the completion of their program of study4 7b7 ,non-,federal share requirement2 use of funds ,the ,federal share of the cost of any project funded under this section shall not exceed #ej percent4 ,the share provided by the eligible entity shall not include in-kind contributions4 ,federal funds provided shall be used solely to provide emergency grant aid to eligible students and cannot be used to pay or subsidize the salary of any employee of an eligible entity4 7c7 ,application 7#a7 ,in general ,each eligible entity desiring to carry out a demonstration project under this section shall submit an application to the ,secretary1 at such time and in such manner as the ,secretary may require4 7#b7 ,outreach ,the ,secretary shall1 prior to any deadline to submit applications under paragraph 7#a71 conduct outreach to any institution eligible to receive funds under section #cga 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajfg7q77 to provide those institutions with information on the opportunity to apply to carry out a demonstration project under this section4 7#c7 ,contents ,each application under paragraph 7#a7 shall include a description of the emergency grant aid program to be offered by the eligible entity under the demonstration project which shall include-- 7,a7 a description of the assessment the entity has undertaken to develop an estimate of the number of emergency aid grants that entity will make in an award year2 7,b7 the criteria the entity will use to define an emergency for which a student will be eligible to receive an emergency grant2 7,c7 an assurance that the definition or criteria of an emergency for which a student will be eligible to receive an emergency grant will include at a minimum-- 7i7 the unexpected loss of employment1 transportation1 child care or housing2 7ii7 an unexpected medical condition of the student1 or a dependent of the student2 and 7iii7 in the case of a dependent student-- 7,i7 the unexpected death of a parent or guardian2 or 7,,ii7 an unexpected medical condition of the parent or guardian which results in their loss of employment2 7,d7 a description of the process by which a student will navigate the process for applying and receiving emergency aid2 7,e7 how the entity will administer the program1 including-- 7i7 which employees and departments of the entity will administer the program2 7ii7 which departments will coordinate in the delivery of the program2 7iii7 the role of the student financial aid administrator of the eligible entity in the program2 7iv7 the processes the entity has in place to respond to applications1 approve applications1 and disburse emergency grant aid outside of normal business hours2 7v7 the data management tools the entity will have in place to ensure efficient administration of the program and data collection for evaluation2 and 7vi7 the internal controls in place to discourage fraud in the program2 7,f7 an assurance that either the financial aid department or the student services department will serve as the primary program administrator2 7,g7 an assurance that the process by which a student applies for emergency aid includes at a minimum-- 7i7 an in-person interview where feasible2 7ii7 an opportunity for the student to learn about other forms of emergency aid outside of the eligible entity that they may be eligible for2 and 7iii7 at least one opportunity to appeal a denial of a grant2 7,h7 an assurance that an eligible entity will be able to acknowledge a student request for emergency aid within #h hours of a request1 make a decision within #dh hours of a request and disburse aid within #bd hours of approval of a request2 7,i7 an assurance that a student eligible to receive an emergency aid grant is enrolled at least part-time at the entity and is making satisfactory academic progress2 7,j7 an assurance that the eligible entity will limit the emergency grant aid a student may receive in any individual request to no more than #gej and the lifetime limit for emergency grant aid for a student is #b1jjj2 7,k7 a description of how the school intends to limit excessive demand1 fraud or abuse through program audits1 required student documentation of the expenses for which the grant aid was disbursed1 and other means2 and 7,l7 any other information the ,secretary may require4 7d7 ,notification ,not later than #i months after the date of enactment of this subsection1 the ,secretary shall make available to the authorizing committees and the public a list of eligible entities selected to carry out a demonstration project under this section4 7e7 ,information and evaluation 7#a7 ,information 7,a7 ,student-level data ,each eligible entity that carries out a demonstration project under this section shall provide to the ,director of the ,institute of ,education ,sciences the student-level data and the record of emergency grant aid received by students who participated in the program authorized in subsection 7a71 to enable the ,director-- 7i7 to determine the aggregate information described in subparagraph 7,b7 with respect to the program2 and 7ii7 to the extent practicable1 to compare the grant aid programs using a rigorous evaluation4 7,b7 ,aggregate information ,for purposes of the evaluation under paragraph 7#b71 the ,director shall use the student-level data provided under subparagraph 7,a7 by an eligible entity to determine the following information with respect to each program described in subparagraph 7,c77i7 offered at such eligible entity3 7i7 the average number of credit hours students earned prior to receipt of an emergency grant2 7ii7 the average period of time between the receipt of emergency aid by a student and when that student completes their program2 7iii7 the average amount of grant aid received in one disbursement2 7iv7 the average amount of grant aid received over a recipient's period of enrollment at the eligible entity2 7v7 the completion and retention rates of students who received aid under the program2 7vi7 the point in the academic year the student applied for emergency aid2 7vii7 the type of emergency declared by the student2 7viii7 the average time taken by the eligible entity to acknowledge a grant application1 make a decision on the application1 and disburse funding to a student2 and 7ix7 such other information as the ,director may reasonably require4 7,c7 ,disaggregation ,the information determined under subparagraph 7,b7 shall be disaggregated as follows1 provided that the disaggregation of the information does not identify any individual student3 7i7 ,for each eligible entity that carries out a demonstration project under this section1 disaggregation by-- 7,i7 the students receiving aid under the program2 7,,ii7 the students who applied but did not receive aid under the program2 7,,iii7 the students who received more than one grant under the program2 and 7,,iv7 the students who received the maximum lifetime benefit awarded by the program4 7ii7 ,for each group of students described in clause 7i71 disaggregation by age1 race 7as defined in section #aec7;a77#c7 of the ,education ,sciences ,reform ,act of #bjjb 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #iedc771 gender1 disability status1 students who are veterans or servicemembers1 first generation college students1 and status as a recipient of a ,federal ,pell ,grant4 7#b7 ,evaluation 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,director1 in consultation with the ,secretary and using the information determined under paragraph 7#a71 shall annually evaluate each eligible entity carrying out a demonstration project under this section4 ,each evaluation shall be disaggregated in accordance with subparagraph 7,b7 and include-- 7i7 the extent to which the eligible entity has met the elements of its application under subsection 7c72 7ii7 whether the demonstration project led to reduced time to completion or increased retention rates2 7iii7 obstacles related to administration of emergency grant aid2 7iv7 total cost and net cost per student who received emergency aid2 7v7 the #c-year adjusted cohort default rate1 as defined in section #dce7m71 of students receiving aid2 7vi7 the median student earnings #a1 #c1 and #d years after graduation2 7vii7 enrollment data1 disaggregated by enrollment status1 retention rates1 credit accumulation1 and completion rates for-- 7,i7 first-time1 full-time students2 7,,ii7 first-time1 part-time students2 7,,iii7 non-first-time1 full-time students2 7,,iv7 non-first-time1 part-time students2 7,v7 eligibility for ,federal ,pell ,grants2 7,,vi7 race 7as defined in section #aec7;a77#c7 of the ,education ,sciences ,reform ,act of #bjjb 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #iedc771 and ethnicity2 and 7,,vii7 transfer rates2 and 7viii7 a description of the role of staff and faculty in the administration of the project4 7#c7 ,disaggregation ,the data collected under clause 7v7 through 7vii7 shall be disaggregated by each group of students described in paragraph 7#a77;,c74 7#d7 ,annual report ,the ,director1 in consultation with the ,secretary1 shall annually provide to the authorizing committees a report on the effectiveness of the programs4 7f7 ,data privacy 7#a7 ,in general ,it shall be unlawful for any person who obtains or has access to personally identifiable information in connection with this section to willfully disclose to any person 7except as authorized in this section or any ,federal law7 such personally identifiable information4 7#b7 ,penalty ,any person who violates paragraph 7#a7 shall be fined not more than #e1jjj1 imprisoned not more than #e years1 or both1 together with the costs of prosecution4 7#c7 ,employee or officer of the united states ,if a violation of paragraph 7#a7 is committed by any officer or employee of the ,united ,states1 the officer or employee shall be dismissed from office or discharged from employment upon conviction for the violation4 7#d7 ,sale of data prohibited ,data collected under this section shall not be sold to any third party by the ,director1 any postsecondary institution1 or any other entity4 7#e7 ,limitation on use by other ,federal agencies ,the ,director shall not allow any other ,federal agency to use data collected under this section for any purpose except as explicitly authorized by this section4 7#f7 ,law enforcement ,personally identifiable information collected under this section shall not be used for any law enforcement activity or any other activity that would result in adverse action against any student1 including debt collection activity or enforcement of the immigration laws4 7g7 ,definitions ,for the purpose of this section3 7#a7 ,eligible entity ,the term eligible entity means an institution of higher education that participates in the ,,fseog program as authorized in section #dac;,a4 7#b7 ,institution of higher education ,the term institution of higher education has the meaning given the term in section #aja4 7#c7 ,first generation college student ,the term first generation college student has the meaning given the term in section #djb;,a7h77#c74 4 #djcj4 ,special programs for students whose families are engaged in migrant and seasonal farmwork ,section #dah;,a7i7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajgj;d-#b7;i77 is amended by striking #bjji and inserting #bjai4 #djca4 ,,ccampis reauthorization ,section #dai,n of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajgj;e7 is amended by striking subsection 7g7 and inserting the following3 7g7 ,authorization of appropriations 7#a7 ,in general ,subject to paragraph 7#b71 there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section #fg1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjai and each of the #e succeeding fiscal years4 7#b7 ,adjustment for inflation 7,a7 ,in general ,the amount authorized to be appropriated under paragraph 7#a7 for fiscal year #bjbj and each of the #d succeeding fiscal years shall be deemed increased by the annual adjustment percentage4 7,b7 ,definition ,in this paragraph1 the term annual adjustment percentage1 as applied to a fiscal year1 means the estimated percentage change in the ,consumer ,price ,index 7as determined by the ,secretary1 using the definition in section #dgh7;f77 for the most recent calendar year ending before the beginning of that fiscal year4 4 #djcb4 ,jumpstart to ,college grant programs ,part ,a of title ,,iv of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajgj et seq47 is further amended by inserting after subpart #g the following3 #h ,jumpstart to ,college #dai,o4 ,definitions ,in this subpart3 7#a7 ,eligible entity ,the term eligible entity means an institution of higher education in partnership with one or more local educational agencies 7which may be an educational service agency74 ,such partnership may also include other entities such as nonprofit organizations or businesses4 7#b7 ,institution of higher education ,the term institution of higher education has the meaning given the term in section #aja 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja74 7#c7 ,,esea terms ,the terms dual or concurrent enrollment program1 early college high school1 educational service agency1 four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate1 local educational agency1 secondary school1 and ,state have meanings given the terms in section #haja of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ghja74 7#d7 ,low-income student ,the term low-income student means a student counted under section #aabd7;c7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fccc7;c774 7#e7 ,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 #dai,p4 ,authorization of appropriations2 reservations 7a7 ,in general ,to carry out this subpart1 there are authorized to be appropriated #bej1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjai and each of the five succeeding fiscal years4 7b7 ,reservations ,from the funds appropriated under subsection 7a7 for each fiscal year1 the ,secretary shall reserve-- 7#a7 not less than #dj percent for grants to eligible entities under section #dai,q2 7#b7 not less than #ee percent for grants to ,states under section #dai,r2 and 7#c7 not less than #e percent for national activities under section #dai,t4 #dai,q4 ,grants to eligible entities 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall award grants to eligible entities1 on a competitive basis1 to assist such entities in establishing or supporting an early college high school or dual or concurrent enrollment program in accordance with this section4 7b7 ,duration ,each grant under this section shall be awarded for a period of #f years4 7c7 ,grant amount ,the ,secretary shall ensure that the amount of each grant under this section is sufficient to enable each grantee to carry out the activities described in subsection 7h71 except that a grant under this section may not exceed #b1jjj1jjj4 7d7 ,matching requirement 7#a7 ,in general ,for each year that an eligible entity receives a grant under this section1 the entity shall contribute matching funds1 in the amounts described in paragraph 7#b71 for the activities supported by the grant4 7#b7 ,amounts described ,the amounts described in this paragraph are-- 7,a7 for each of the first and second years of the grant period1 #bj percent of the grant amount2 7,b7 for each of the third and fourth years of the grant period1 #cj percent of the grant amount2 7,c7 for the fifth year of the grant period1 #dj percent of the grant amount2 and 7,d7 for the sixth year of the grant period1 #ej percent of the grant amount4 7#c7 ,determination of amount contributed 7,a7 ,in-kind contributions ,the ,secretary shall allow an eligible entity to meet the requirements of this subsection through in-kind contributions4 7,b7 ,non-,federal sources ,not less than half of each amount described in paragraph 7#b7 shall be provided by the eligible entity from non-,federal sources4 7e7 ,supplement1 not supplant ,an eligible entity shall use a grant received under this section only to supplement funds that would1 in the absence of such grant1 be made available from other ,federal1 ,state1 or local sources for activities supported by the grant1 not to supplant such funds4 7f7 ,priority ,in awarding grants under this section1 the ,secretary shall give priority to eligible entities that-- 7#a7 propose to establish or support an early college high school or other dual or concurrent enrollment program that will serve a student population of which not less than #ea percent are low-income students2 7#b7 are from ,states that provide assistance to early college high schools or other dual enrollment programs1 such as assistance to defray the costs of higher education 7including costs of tuition1 fees1 and textbooks72 and 7#c7 propose to establish or support an early college high school or dual or concurrent enrollment program that meets quality standards established by-- 7,a7 a nationally recognized accrediting agency or association that offers accreditation specifically for such programs2 or 7,b7 a ,state process specifically for the review and approval of such programs4 7g7 ,equitable distribution ,the ,secretary shall ensure1 to the extent practicable1 that eligible entities receiving grants under this section-- 7#a7 are from a representative cross section of-- 7,a7 urban1 suburban1 and rural areas2 and 7,b7 regions of the ,united ,states2 and 7#b7 include both two-year and four-year institutions of higher education4 7h7 ,uses of funds 7#a7 ,mandatory activities 7,a7 ,in general ,an eligible entity shall use grant funds received under this section-- 7i7 to support the activities described in its application under subsection 7i72 7ii7 to create and maintain a coherent system of supports for students1 teachers1 principals1 and faculty under the program1 including-- 7,i7 college and career readiness1 academic1 and social support services for students2 and 7,,ii7 professional development for secondary school teachers1 faculty1 and principals and faculty from the institution of higher education1 including-- 7aa7 joint professional development activities2 and 7bb7 activities to assist such teachers1 faculty1 and principals in using effective parent and community engagement strategies and to help ensure the success of students academically at risk of not enrolling in or completing postsecondary education1 first-generation college students1 and students described in section #aaaa7;b77#b77;,b77xi7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcaa7;b77#b77;,b77xi772 7iii7 to carry out liaison activities among the partners that comprise the eligible entity pursuant to an agreement or memorandum of understanding documenting commitments1 resources1 roles1 and responsibilities of the partners consistent with the design of the program2 7iv7 for outreach programs to ensure that secondary school students and their families1 including students academically at risk of not enrolling in or completing postsecondary education1 first-generation college students1 and students described in section #aaaa7;b77#b77;,b77xi7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcaa7;b77#b77;,b77xi771 are-- 7,i7 aware of1 and recruited into1 the early college high school or dual or concurrent enrollment program2 and 7,,ii7 assisted with the process of enrolling in the early college high school or dual or concurrent enrollment program2 7v7 to collect1 share1 and use data 7in compliance with section #ddd of the ,general ,education ,provisions ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #abcb;g77 for program improvement and program evaluation2 and 7vi7 to review and strengthen its program to maximize the potential that students participating in the program will eventually complete a recognized postsecondary credential1 including by optimizing-- 7,i7 the curriculum of the program2 7,,ii7 the sequence of courses offered by the program2 and 7,,iii7 the alignment of academic calendars between the secondary schools and the institution of higher education participating in the program4 7,b7 ,new programs ,in the case of an eligible entity that uses a grant under this section to establish an early college high school or dual or concurrent enrollment program1 the entity shall use such funds during the first year of the grant period-- 7i7 to design the curriculum and sequence of courses in collaboration with1 at a minimum-- 7,i7 faculty from the institution of higher education2 7,,ii7 teachers and faculty from the local educational agency2 and 7,,iii7 in the case of a career and technical education program1 employers or workforce development entities to ensure that the program is aligned with labor market demand2 7ii7 to develop and implement an articulation agreement between the institution of higher education and the local educational agency that governs how secondary and postsecondary credits will be awarded under the program2 and 7iii7 to carry out the activities described in subparagraph 7,a74 7#b7 ,allowable activities ,an eligible entity may use grant funds received under this section to support the activities described in its application under subsection 7i71 including by-- 7,a7 purchasing textbooks and equipment that support the program's curriculum2 7,b7 pursuant to the assurance provided by the eligible entity under subsection 7i77#c77;,a71 paying tuition and fees for postsecondary courses taken by students under the program2 7,c7 incorporating work-based learning opportunities into the program 7which may include partnering with entities that provide such opportunities71 including-- 7i7 internships2 7ii7 career-based capstone projects2 7iii7 pre-apprenticeships and apprenticeships provided by eligible providers of apprenticeship programs described in section #abb7;a77#b77;,b7 of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #caeb7;a77#b77;,b772 and 7iv7 work-based learning opportunities provided under chapters #a and #b of subpart #b of part ,a of title ,,iv of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajgj;a-#aa et seq472 7,d7 providing students with transportation to and from the program2 7,e7 paying costs for-- 7i7 high school teachers to obtain the skills1 credentials1 or industry certifications necessary to teach for the institution of higher education participating in the program2 or 7ii7 postsecondary faculty to become certified to teach high school2 or 7,f7 providing time during which secondary school teachers and faculty and faculty from an institution of higher education can collaborate1 which may include the planning of team activities for such teachers and faculty4 7i7 ,application 7#a7 ,in general ,to be eligible to receive a grant under this section1 an eligible entity shall submit to the ,secretary an application at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,secretary may require4 7#b7 ,contents of application ,the application under paragraph 7#a7 shall include1 at minimum1 a description of-- 7,a7 the partnership that comprises the eligible entity1 including documentation of partner commitments1 resources and budget1 roles1 and responsibilities2 7,b7 how the partners that comprise the eligible entity will coordinate to carry out the mandatory activities described in subsection 7h77#a72 7,c7 the number of students intended to be served by the program and demographic information relating to such students2 7,d7 how the eligible entity's curriculum and sequence of courses form a program of study leading to a recognized postsecondary credential2 7,e7 how postsecondary credits earned will be transferable to institutions of higher education within the ,state1 including any applicable statewide transfer agreements and any provisions of such agreements that are specific to dual or concurrent enrollment programs2 7,f7 how the eligible entity will ensure that students understand how credits earned by such students will transfer2 7,g7 outreach programs to provide secondary school students1 especially those in middle grades1 and their parents1 teachers1 school counselors1 and principals information about1 and academic preparation for1 the early college high school or other dual or concurrent enrollment program2 7,h7 how the eligible entity will determine the eligibility of students for postsecondary courses1 including an explanation of the multiple factors the entity will take into account to assess the readiness of students for such courses2 and 7,i7 the sustainability plan for the early college high school or other dual or concurrent enrollment program4 7#c7 ,assurances ,the application under paragraph 7#a7 shall include assurances from the eligible entity that-- 7,a7 students participating in a program funded with a grant under this section will not be required to pay tuition or fees for postsecondary courses taken under the program2 7,b7 postsecondary credits earned by students under the program will be transcribed upon completion of the required course work2 and 7,c7 instructors of postsecondary courses under the program will meet the same standards applicable to other faculty at the institution of higher education that is participating in the program4 #dai,r4 ,grants to ,states 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall award grants to ,states1 on a competitive basis1 to assist ,states in supporting or establishing early college high schools or dual or concurrent enrollment programs4 7b7 ,duration ,each grant under this section shall be awarded for a period of #f years4 7c7 ,grant amount ,the ,secretary shall ensure that the amount of each grant under this section is sufficient to enable each grantee to carry out the activities described in subsection 7f74 7d7 ,matching requirement ,for each year that a ,state receives a grant under this section1 the ,state shall provide1 from non-,federal sources1 an amount equal to #ej percent of the amount of the grant received by the ,state for such year to carry out the activities supported by the grant4 7e7 ,supplement1 not supplant ,a ,state shall use a grant received under this section only to supplement funds that would1 in the absence of such grant1 be made available from other ,federal1 ,state1 or local sources for activities supported by the grant1 not to supplant such funds4 7f7 ,uses of funds 7#a7 ,mandatory activities ,a ,state shall use grant funds received under this section to-- 7,a7 support the activities described in its application under subsection 7g72 7,b7 plan and implement a statewide strategy for expanding access to early college high schools and dual or concurrent enrollment programs for students who are underrepresented in higher education to raise statewide rates of secondary school graduation1 readiness for postsecondary education1 and completion of recognized postsecondary credentials1 with a focus on students academically at risk of not enrolling in or completing postsecondary education2 7,c7 identify any obstacles to such a strategy under ,state law or policy2 7,d7 provide technical assistance 7either directly or through a knowledgeable intermediary7 to early college high schools and other dual or concurrent enrollment programs1 which may include-- 7i7 brokering relationships and agreements that forge a strong partnership between elementary and secondary and postsecondary partners2 and 7ii7 offering statewide training and peer learning opportunities for school leaders1 instructors1 and counselors or advisors2 7,e7 identify and implement policies that will improve the effectiveness and ensure the quality of early college high schools and dual or concurrent enrollment programs1 such as eligibility and access1 funding1 data and quality assurance1 governance1 accountability1 and alignment policies2 7,f7 disseminate best practices for early college high schools and dual or concurrent enrollment programs1 which may include best practices from programs in the ,state or other ,states2 7,g7 facilitate statewide secondary and postsecondary data collection1 research and evaluation1 and reporting to policymakers and other stakeholders2 and 7,h7 conduct outreach programs to ensure that secondary school students1 their families1 and community members are aware of early college high schools and dual or concurrent enrollment programs in the ,state4 7#b7 ,allowable activities ,a ,state may use grant funds received under this section to-- 7,a7 establish a mechanism to offset the costs of tuition1 fees1 and support services for low-income students enrolled in early college high schools or dual or concurrent enrollment programs2 7,b7 establish formal transfer systems within and across ,state higher education systems1 including two-year and four-year public and private institutions1 to maximize the transferability of college courses2 7,c7 provide incentives to school districts that-- 7i7 assist high school teachers in getting the credentials needed to participate in early college high school programs and dual or concurrent enrollment2 and 7ii7 encourage the use of college instructors to teach college courses in high schools2 7,d7 support initiatives to improve the quality of early college high school and dual or concurrent enrollment programs at participating institutions1 including by assisting such institutions in aligning programs with the quality standards described in section #dai,q7f77#c72 and 7,e7 reimburse low-income students to cover part or all of the costs of an ,advanced ,placement or ,international ,baccalaureate examination4 7g7 ,state applications 7#a7 ,application ,to be eligible to receive a grant under this section1 a ,state shall submit to the ,secretary an application at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,secretary may require4 7#b7 ,contents of application ,the application under paragraph 7#a7 shall include1 at minimum1 a description of-- 7,a7 how the ,state will carry out the mandatory ,state activities described in subsection 7f77#a72 7,b7 how the ,state will ensure that any programs funded with a grant under this section are coordinated with programs under-- 7i7 the ,carl ,d4 ,perkins ,career and ,technical ,education ,act of #bjjf 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #bcja et seq472 7ii7 the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #caja et seq472 7iii7 the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcja et seq472 and 7iv7 the ,individuals with ,disabilities ,education ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #adjj et seq472 7,c7 how the ,state intends to use grant funds to address achievement gaps for each category of students described in section #aaaa7;b77#b77;,b77xi7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcaa7;b77#b77;,b77xi77 as identified by the ,state in its accountability system under section #aaaa7;c7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcaa7;c772 7,d7 how the ,state will access and leverage additional resources necessary to sustain early college high schools or other dual or concurrent enrollment programs2 7,e7 how the ,state will identify and eliminate barriers to implementing effective early college high schools and dual or concurrent enrollment programs after the grant expires1 including by engaging businesses and nonprofit organizations2 and 7,f7 such other information as the ,secretary determines to be appropriate4 #dai,s4 ,reporting and oversight 7a7 ,in general ,not less frequently than once annually1 each ,state and eligible entity that receives a grant under this subpart shall submit to the ,secretary a report on the progress of the ,state or eligible entity in carrying out the programs supported by such grant4 7b7 ,form of report ,the report under subsection 7a7 shall be submitted to the ,secretary at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,secretary may require4 ,the ,secretary shall issue uniform guidelines describing the information that shall be reported by grantees under such subsection4 7c7 ,contents of report 7#a7 ,in general ,the report under subsection 7a7 shall include1 at minimum1 the following3 7,a7 ,the number of students enrolled in the early college high school or dual or concurrent enrollment program4 7,b7 ,the number and percentage of students reimbursed by the ,state for part or all of the costs of an ,advanced ,placement or ,international ,baccalaureate examination and the student test scores4 7,c7 ,the number and percentage of students enrolled in the early college high school or dual or concurrent enrollment program who earn a recognized postsecondary credential concurrently with a high school diploma4 7,d7 ,the number of postsecondary credits earned by eligible students while enrolled in the early college high school or dual or concurrent enrollment program that may be applied toward a recognized postsecondary credential4 7,e7 ,the number and percentage of students who earn a high school diploma4 7,f7 ,total number and percentage of eligible students who enroll in and subsequently complete the early college high school or dual or concurrent enrollment program4 7,g7 ,the number and percentage of graduates who enroll in postsecondary education1 in military service1 and in employment4 7#b7 ,categories of students ,the information described in each of subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,g7 of paragraph 7#a7 shall be set forth separately for each category of students described in section #aaaa7;b77#b77;,b77xi7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcaa7;b77#b77;,b77xi774 #dai,t4 ,national activities 7a7 ,reporting by secretary ,not less frequently than once annually1 the ,secretary shall submit to ,congress a report that includes-- 7#a7 an analysis of the information received from ,states and eligible entities under section #dai,s2 7#b7 an identification of best practices for carrying out programs supported by grants under this subpart2 and 7#c7 the results of the evaluation under subsection 7b74 7b7 ,national evaluation ,not later than #f months after the date of the enactment of the ,aim ,higher ,act1 the ,secretary shall seek to enter into a contract with an independent entity to perform an evaluation of the grants awarded under this subtitle4 ,such evaluation shall apply rigorous procedures to obtain valid and reliable data concerning student outcomes by social and academic characteristics and monitor the progress of students from secondary school to and through postsecondary education4 7c7 ,technical assistance ,the ,secretary shall provide technical assistance to ,states and eligible entities concerning best practices and quality improvement programs in early college high schools and dual or concurrent enrollment programs and shall disseminate such best practices among eligible entities1 ,states1 and local educational agencies4 7d7 ,administrative costs ,from amounts reserved to carry out this section under section #dai,p7b77#c71 the ,secretary may reserve such sums as may be necessary for the direct administrative costs of carrying out the ,secretary's responsibilities under this subtitle4 #dai,u4 ,rules of construction 7a7 ,employees ,nothing in this subpart shall be construed to alter or otherwise affect the rights1 remedies1 and procedures afforded to the employees of local educational agencies 7including schools7 or institutions of higher education under ,federal1 ,state1 or local laws 7including applicable regulations or court orders7 or under the terms of collective bargaining agreements1 memoranda of understanding1 or other agreements between such employees and their employers4 7b7 ,graduation rate ,a student who graduates from an early college high school supported by a grant under section #dai,q within #ajj percent of the normal time for completion described in the eligible entity's application under such section shall be counted in the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate for such high school4 4 #djcc4 ,revised definitions of ,,teach grants ,section #dbj,l of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajgj;g7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#d7 ,teacher preparation program ,the term teacher preparation program-- 7,a7 means a ,state-approved course of study provided by an institution of higher education1 the completion of which signifies that an enrollee has met all the ,state's educational or training requirements for initial certification or licensure to teach in the ,state's elementary schools or secondary schools2 and 7,b7 may be a regular program or an alternative route to certification1 as defined by the ,state that approved such course of study4 4 #djcd4 ,revisions to establishing ,,teach grant program ,section #dbj,m7d77#a7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajgj;g-#a7;d77#a77 is amended-- 7#a7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking baccalaureate or and inserting associate or baccalaureate1 or2 and 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by inserting before the period at the end the following3 1 except that not more than #h1jjj may be received for undergraduate associate study4 #djce4 ,revisions to ,,teach grant applications and eligibility ,section #dbj,n of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajgj;g-#b7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in the heading of paragraph 7#b71 by striking ,demonstration of teach and inserting ,,teach2 7,b7 in paragraphs 7#b77;,b77i71 by striking or another high-need and inserting early childhood education1 or another high-need2 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#b77;,b77ii71 by striking 1 such as ,teach for ,america12 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by inserting before the semicolon at the end the following3 or in a high-need early childhood education program 7as defined in section #bjj7ae7722 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,c7-- 7,i7 by striking or at the end of clause 7vi72 7,,ii7 by redesignating clause 7vii7 as clause 7viii72 7,,iii7 by inserting after clause 7vi71 as so amended1 the following3 7vii7 early childhood education2 or 2 and 7,,iv7 in clause 7viii71 as so redesignated1 by adding and at the end2 7iii7 in subparagraph 7,d71 by striking and at the end2 and 7iv7 by striking subparagraph 7,e72 7,b7 by striking and at the end of paragraph 7#b72 7,c7 by striking the period at the end of paragraph 7#c7 and inserting 2 and2 and 7,d7 by adding at the end the following3 7#d7 contains an assurance by the ,secretary that the ,secretary will notify1 or ensure that the applicable loan servicer will notify1 the applicant of-- 7,a7 the date on which submission of the certification under paragraph 7#a77;,d7 is required2 and 7,b7 any failure to submit such certification4 2 7#c7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 by striking ,in the event and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,in general ,in the event 2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#b7 ,clarification 7,a7 ,in general ,except as provided in subparagraph 7,b7 and without regard to whether a recipient of a grant under this subpart submits the evidence under subsection 7b77#a77;,d7 for any year or receives or responds to a notification described in subsection 7b77#d71 such recipient shall be considered to be in compliance with the service obligation under subsection 7b7 and shall not be subject to paragraph 7#a7 of this subsection4 7,b7 ,exceptions ,paragraph 7#a7 of this subsection shall apply to a recipient of a grant under this subpart if-- 7i7 after completing the course of study for which the recipient received the grant1 the recipient does not serve as a full-time teacher as required under subsection 7b77#a7 for at least-- 7,i7 #a year1 by not later than #e years after such completion2 7,,ii7 #b years1 by not later than #f years after such completion2 7,,iii7 #c years1 by not later than #g years after such completion2 or 7,,iv7 #d years1 by not later than #h years after such completion2 or 7ii7 the recipient elects to have such grant treated as a loan in accordance with such paragraph 7#a74 2 and 7#d7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 by redesignating paragraph 7#b7 as paragraph 7#d72 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking subsection 7b77#a77;,c77vii7 and inserting subsection 7b77#a77;,c77viii72 and 7,c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#a71 the following3 7#b7 ,change of school description or program definition ,if a recipient of an initial grant under this subpart teaches in a school or an early childhood education program for an academic year during which the school is identified as a school described in section #dfe7;a77#b77;,a7 or a program that meets the definition of section #bjj7ae71 but the school or program no longer meets such description or definition during a subsequent academic year1 the grant recipient may fulfill the service obligation described in subsection 7b77#a7 by continuing to teach at that school or program4 7#c7 ,change of teacher duties or assignment ,if a recipient of an initial grant under this subpart teaches as a full-time teacher described in subsection 7b77#a77;,a71 but the recipient no longer meets such description during a subsequent academic year due to switching academic roles to that of a full-time co-teacher1 teacher leader1 instructional or academic coach1 department chairperson1 special education case manager1 guidance counselor1 or school administrator within a school or program1 the grant recipient may fulfill the service obligation described in subsection 7b77#a7 by continuing to work in any such academic role on a full-time basis at that school or program4 4 #djcf4 ,revisions to ,,teach grant data collection and reporting ,section #dbj,p of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajgj;g-#d7 is amended to read as follows3 #dbj,p4 ,data collection and reporting 7a7 ,data collection 7#a7 ,aggregate student data ,on an annual basis1 the ,secretary shall determine1 disaggregate in accordance with paragraph 7#b71 and make available to the public in accordance with paragraph 7#c71 with respect to each institution 7and each category of institution listed in section #acb7;d77 that received a payment under this subpart in the previous academic year1 the following information3 7,a7 ,the number and mean dollar amount of ,,teach ,grants awarded to students at the institution4 7,b7 ,the number and proportion of ,,teach ,grant recipients who exit their program of study before completing the program4 7,c7 ,the number and proportion of ,,teach ,grant recipients who complete their program of study and begin employment as a teacher in the first academic year following the year of such completion4 7,d7 ,the adjusted cohort default rate 7as determined under section #dce7m77 for ,,teach ,grant recipients who exit their program of study before completing the program1 and for ,,teach ,grant recipients who complete their program of study4 7,e7 ,the number and proportion of individuals employed as teachers who received a ,,teach ,grant and whose ,,teach ,grants are converted into loans during the #h-year period following the year in which the recipient completed the recipient's program of study1 set forth separately for each year in such period4 7,f7 ,the number and proportion of ,,teach ,grant recipients who fulfill the terms of their agreement to serve under section #dbj,n7b7 during the #h-year period following the year in which the recipient completed the recipient's program of study1 set forth separately for each year in such period4 7#b7 ,disaggregation ,the information determined under paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 except in cases in which such disaggregation would reveal personally identifiable information about an individual student1 shall be disaggregated by-- 7i7 race1 in accordance with section #aec7;a77#c7 of the ,education ,sciences ,reform ,act of #bjjb 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #iedc72 7ii7 gender2 7iii7 socioeconomic status2 7iv7 ,federal ,pell ,grant eligibility status2 7v7 status as a first-generation college student 7as defined in section #djb;,a7h772 7vi7 veteran or active duty status2 7vii7 disability status2 7viii7 level of study 7undergraduate1 postbaccalaureate1 or graduate1 as applicable72 7ix7 year of study 7freshman1 sophomore1 junior1 senior1 as applicable72 and 7x7 each teacher preparation program offered by an institution2 and 7,b7 may be disaggregated by any combination of subgroups or descriptions described in subparagraph 7,a74 7#c7 ,availability of data ,the information determined under paragraph 7#a7 shall-- 7,a7 remain available to the public for a period of not less than #aj years after its initial release by the ,secretary2 and 7,b7 be updated as necessary to reflect the most accurate and up-to-date information for each institution for each year of data collection4 7b7 ,information from institutions ,each institution that receives a payment under this subpart shall provide to the ,secretary1 on an annual basis1 such information as may be necessary for the ,secretary to carry out subsection 7a74 7c7 ,reports and dissemination 7#a7 ,initial and interim reports ,not later than one year after the date on which the first ,,teach ,grant is awarded under this subpart after the date of enactment of the ,aim ,higher ,act1 and annually thereafter1 the ,secretary shall submit to the authorizing committees a report that includes the information required under paragraph 7#c74 7#b7 ,final report 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than one year after the date described in subparagraph 7,b71 the ,secretary shall submit to the authorizing committees a final report that includes the information required under paragraph 7#c74 7,b7 ,date described ,the date described in this subparagraph is the later of-- 7i7 the date on which the last service agreement associated with a ,,teach ,grant is completed2 or 7ii7 the date on which the last ,,teach ,grant awarded under this subpart is converted into a loan4 7#c7 ,elements ,each report under this subsection shall include1 based on information determined under subsection 7a71 the following3 7,a7 ,a review of the utilization of ,,teach ,grants at teacher preparation programs at institutions that received a payment under this subpart4 7,b7 ,a review of ,,teach ,grant practices that correlate with higher rates of completion of agreements under section #dbj,n7b74 7,c7 ,guidance and recommendations on how effective utilization of ,,teach ,grants can be replicated4 7#d7 ,availability ,each report under this subsection shall be made available to the public in an accessible format-- 7,a7 on a website of the ,department of ,education2 and 7,b7 in any other format determined to be appropriate by the ,secretary4 4 #djcg4 ,northern ,mariana ,islands and ,american ,samoa ,college access ,subpart #aj of part ,a of title ,,iv 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajgj7;h77 is amended to read as follows3 #aj ,northern ,mariana ,islands and ,american ,samoa ,college ,access #dbj,r4 ,public school grants 7a7 ,purpose ,it is the purpose of this subpart to establish a program that enables college-bound residents of the ,northern ,mariana ,islands and ,american ,samoa to have greater choices among institutions of higher education4 7b7 ,grants 7#a7 ,in general ,from amounts appropriated under subsection 7j71 the ,secretary shall provide-- 7,a7 #ej percent of such amount to the ,northern ,mariana ,islands for the ,governor to award grants to eligible institutions that enroll eligible students to pay the difference between the tuition and fees charged for in-,state students and the tuition and fees charged for out-of-,state students on behalf of each eligible student enrolled in the eligible institution2 and 7,b7 #ej percent of such amount to the ,american ,samoa for the ,governor to award grants to eligible institutions that enroll eligible students to pay the difference between the tuition and fees charged for in-,state students and the tuition and fees charged for out-of-,state students on behalf of each eligible student enrolled in the eligible institution4 7#b7 ,maximum student amounts ,the amount paid on behalf of an eligible student under this section shall be-- 7,a7 not more than #ae1jjj for any one award year 7as defined in section #dha72 and 7,b7 not more than #de1jjj in the aggregate4 7#c7 ,proration ,the ,governor shall prorate payments under this section for students who attend an eligible institution on less than a full-time basis4 7c7 ,reduction for insufficient appropriations 7#a7 ,in general ,if the funds appropriated pursuant to subsection 7j7 for any fiscal year are insufficient to award a grant in the amount determined under subsection 7a7 on behalf of each eligible student enrolled in an eligible institution1 then the ,governor1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,education1 shall-- 7,a7 first1 ratably reduce the amount of the tuition and fee payment made on behalf of each eligible student who has not received funds under this section for a preceding year2 and 7,b7 after making reductions under subparagraph 7,a71 ratably reduce the amount of the tuition and fee payments made on behalf of all other eligible students4 7#b7 ,adjustments ,the ,governor1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,education1 may adjust the amount of tuition and fee payments made under paragraph 7#a7 based on-- 7,a7 the financial need of the eligible students to avoid undue hardship to the eligible students2 or 7,b7 undue administrative burdens on the ,governor4 7#c7 ,further adjustments ,notwithstanding paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b71 the ,governor may prioritize the making or amount of tuition and fee payments under this subsection based on the income and need of eligible students4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this subpart3 7#a7 ,eligible institution ,the term eligible institution means an institution that-- 7,a7 is a public four-year institution of higher education located in one of the several ,states1 the ,district of ,columbia1 ,puerto ,rico1 the ,united ,states ,virgin ,islands1 or ,guam2 7,b7 is eligible to participate in the student financial assistance programs under title ,,iv2 and 7,c7 enters into an agreement with the ,governors of the ,northern ,mariana ,islands and ,american ,samoa containing such conditions as each ,governor may specify1 including a requirement that the institution use the funds made available under this section to supplement and not supplant assistance that otherwise would be provided to eligible students from the ,northern ,mariana ,islands and ,american ,samoa4 7#b7 ,eligible student ,the term eligible student means an individual who-- 7,a7 graduated from a public institution of higher education located in the ,northern ,mariana ,islands or ,american ,samoa2 7,b7 begins the individual's course of study within the #c calendar years 7excluding any period of service on active duty in the ,armed ,forces or service under the ,peace ,corps ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #beja et seq47 or subtitle ,d of title ,i of the ,national and ,community ,service ,act of #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abega et seq477 of graduation from a public institution of higher education located in the ,northern ,mariana ,islands or ,american ,samoa2 7,c7 is enrolled or accepted for enrollment1 on at least a half-time basis1 in a baccalaureate degree or other program 7including a program of study abroad approved for credit by the institution at which such student is enrolled7 leading to a recognized educational credential at an eligible institution2 7,d7 if enrolled in an eligible institution1 is maintaining satisfactory progress in the course of study the student is pursuing in accordance with section #dhd7;c72 and 7,e7 has not completed the individual's first undergraduate baccalaureate course of study4 7#c7 ,institution of higher education ,the term institution of higher education has the meaning given the term in section #aja4 7#d7 ,governor ,the term ,governor means the ,governor of the ,commonwealth of the ,northern ,mariana ,islands or ,american ,samoa4 7e7 ,construction ,nothing in this subpart shall be construed to require an institution of higher education to alter the institution's admissions policies or standards in any manner to enable an eligible student to enroll in the institution4 7f7 ,applications ,each student desiring a tuition payment under this section shall submit an application to the eligible institution at such time1 in such manner1 and accompanied by such information as the eligible institution may require4 7g7 ,administration of program 7#a7 ,in general ,each ,governor shall carry out the program under this section in consultation with the ,secretary4 ,each ,governor may enter into a grant1 contract1 or cooperative agreement with another public or private entity to administer the program under this section if the ,governor determines that doing so is a more efficient way of carrying out the program4 7#b7 ,policies and procedures ,each ,governor1 in consultation with institutions of higher education eligible for participation in the program authorized under this section1 shall develop policies and procedures for the administration of the program4 7#c7 ,memorandum of agreement ,each ,governor and the ,secretary shall enter into a ,memorandum of ,agreement that describes-- 7,a7 the manner in which the ,governor shall consult with the ,secretary with respect to administering the program under this section2 and 7,b7 any technical or other assistance to be provided to the ,governor by the ,secretary for purposes of administering the program under this section 7which may include access to the information in the common financial reporting form developed under section #dhc74 7h7 ,governor's report ,each ,governor shall report to the authorizing committees annually regarding-- 7#a7 the number of eligible students attending each eligible institution and the amount of the grant awards paid to those institutions on behalf of the eligible students2 7#b7 the extent1 if any1 to which a ratable reduction was made in the amount of tuition and fee payments made on behalf of eligible students2 and 7#c7 the progress in obtaining recognized academic credentials of the cohort of eligible students for each year4 7i7 ,,gao report ,beginning on the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall monitor the effect of the program assisted under this section on educational opportunities for eligible students4 ,the ,comptroller ,general shall analyze whether eligible students had difficulty gaining admission to eligible institutions because of any preference afforded in-,state residents by eligible institutions1 and shall expeditiously report any findings regarding such difficulty to ,congress and the ,governor4 ,in addition the ,comptroller ,general shall-- 7#a7 analyze the extent to which there are an insufficient number of eligible institutions to which ,northern ,mariana ,islands and ,american ,samoa students can gain admission1 including admission aided by assistance provided under this subpart1 due to-- 7,a7 caps on the number of out-of-,state students the institution will enroll2 7,b7 significant barriers imposed by academic entrance requirements 7such as grade point average and standardized scholastic admissions tests72 and 7,c7 absence of admission programs benefitting minority students2 and 7#b7 report the findings of the analysis described in paragraph 7#a7 and the assessment described in paragraph 7#b7 to ,congress and the ,governor4 7j7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated to the ,commonwealth of the ,northern ,mariana ,islands and ,american ,samoa to carry out this subpart #e1jjj1jjj1 to be available until expended1 for fiscal year #bjai and each of the #e succeeding fiscal years4 7k7 ,effective date ,this subpart shall take effect with respect to payments for periods of instruction that begin on or after ,january #a1 #bjai4 #dbj,s4 ,general requirements 7a7 ,personnel ,the ,secretary shall arrange for the assignment of an individual1 pursuant to subchapter ,,vi of chapter #cc of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 to serve as an adviser to each ,governor with respect to the programs assisted under this subpart4 7b7 ,administrative expenses ,each ,governor may use not more than #e percent of the funds made available for a program under section #dbj,r for a fiscal year to pay the administrative expenses of a program under section #dbj,r for the fiscal year4 7c7 ,inspector general review ,each of the programs assisted under this subpart shall be subject to audit and other review by the ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,education in the same manner as programs are audited and reviewed under the ,inspector ,general ,act of #aigh 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app474 7d7 ,gifts ,the ,governor may accept1 use1 and dispose of donations of services or property for purposes of carrying out this subpart4 7e7 ,maximum student amount adjustments ,each ,governor shall establish rules to adjust the maximum student amounts described in section #ddj,s7b77#b7 for eligible students described in section #ddj,s7d77#b7 who transfer between the eligible institutions described in section #ddj,s7d77#a74 4 #djch4 ,community ,college ,student ,success ,grant ,program authorized ,part ,a of title ,,iv 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajgj et seq47 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 #aa ,community ,college ,student ,success #dbj,t4 ,community ,college ,student ,success ,grant ,program authorized ,from the amounts appropriated under #dbj;,,bb1 the ,secretary of ,education shall establish and carry out the community college student success grant program to award grants under sections #dbj,u and #dbj,v1 on a competitive basis1 to eligible institutions to plan and implement community college student success programs designed to increase-- 7#a7 the rate at which eligible students graduate from a program of study at such eligible institution within #aej percent of the normal time for graduation2 and 7#b7 transfer rates of eligible students4 #dbj,u4 ,grants to plan community college student success programs 7a7 ,planning grants authorized ,from the amounts appropriated to carry out this section under section #dbj;,,bb for a fiscal year1 the ,secretary shall award planning grants for such fiscal year1 on a competitive basis1 to eligible institutions to develop plans for community college student success programs4 7b7 ,duration ,a grant awarded under this section shall be for a #a-year period4 7c7 ,peer review process2 priority ,in awarding grants under this section for a fiscal year1 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 carry out a peer review process that-- 7,a7 requires that each application submitted under subsection 7d7 be peer reviewed by a panel of readers composed of individuals selected by the ,secretary1 which shall include-- 7i7 not less than #ej percent of readers-- 7,i7 who are not employees of the ,federal ,government2 and 7,,ii7 who have relevant research or practical experience with respect to student support programs designed to increase graduation rates and transfer rates at public #b-year institutions of higher education2 and 7ii7 to the maximum extent practicable1 individuals who are members of groups underrepresented in higher education1 including ,african ,americans1 ,hispanics1 ,native ,americans1 ,alaska ,natives1 ,asian ,americans1 ,native ,american ,pacific ,islanders 7including ,native ,hawaiians71 and individuals with disabilities2 and 7,b7 ensures that no individual assigned under subparagraph 7,a7 to review an application has any conflict of interest with regard to that application that may make the individual unable to impartially conduct such review2 and 7#b7 give priority to eligible institutions that are eligible to receive funding under title ,,iii or ,v4 7d7 ,application ,an eligible institution desiring a grant under this section shall submit an application to the ,secretary at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,secretary may require1 which shall include-- 7#a7 the graduation rate and transfer rate for the most recent academic year for which data are available for eligible students and all students1 respectively2 7#b7 an analysis of how implementing a community college student success program may improve the graduation rate or transfer rate for eligible students2 and 7#c7 an analysis of the methods the eligible institution has previously used to improve the graduation rate or transfer rate with respect to eligible students and all students1 respectively4 7e7 ,use of funds ,an eligible institution that receives a grant under this section shall use the grant to develop a plan to implement a community college student success program at the eligible institution4 7f7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date on which an eligible institution receives a grant under this section1 such eligible institution shall submit to the ,secretary a report that includes-- 7#a7 a plan for implementing a community college student success program at the eligible institution1 including-- 7,a7 the ambitious outcome goals for achieving significant improvements in graduation rates and transfer rates for eligible students and all students1 respectively1 as such rates are defined by the eligible institution1 in consultation with the ,secretary1 before the end of the grant period2 7,b7 the number of such eligible students who will participate in such program1 including how such eligible students will be identified1 referred1 and selected1 in cases where the interest in the program is larger than the budget for the program2 7,c7 the demographics 7including income1 race 7as defined by section #aec7;a7 of the ,education of the ,sciences ,reform ,act of #bjjb 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #iedc771 disability status1 and gender7 of such eligible students2 and 7,d7 based on the most recent academic year for which data are available1 disaggregated by eligible students and all students-- 7i7 graduation rates2 7ii7 transfer rates2 7iii7 retention rates2 7iv7 rates of completion of remedial courses for students required to complete such courses2 and 7v7 average number of credits attempted and average number of credits earned2 7,e7 an analysis of the financial needs of the eligible students described in subparagraph 7,b72 7,f7 an analysis of how the eligible institution will collaborate across departments at the institution and with external partners to implement a community college student success program1 including the detailed roles and responsibilities of each potential external partner 7including each investor1 ,state or local government entity1 or other stakeholder72 7,g7 a description of how the eligible institution will effectively staff a community college student success program2 and 7,h7 a timeline for the implementation of such program2 7#b7 a budgetary analysis that includes-- 7,a7 a description of how the eligible institution will-- 7i7 provide non-,federal funds for such program under subsection 7d7 of section #dbj,v2 and 7ii7 meet the requirement of subsection 7b77#c7 of such section2 and 7,b7 a description of how the eligible institution will continue to fund such program after the end of the grant period for the grant awarded to the institution under section #dbj,v2 7#c7 a description of the data system the eligible institution will use to track and evaluate the progress of eligible students participating in such program2 7#d7 an analysis of the institutional barriers that may hinder implementation of such program at such eligible institution2 and 7#e7 such other information as the ,secretary may require4 #dbj,v4 ,grants to implement community college student success programs 7a7 ,implementation grants authorized 7#a7 ,in general ,from the amounts appropriated to carry out this section under section #dbj;,,bb for a fiscal year1 the ,secretary shall award grants for such fiscal year1 on a competitive basis1 to eligible institutions awarded a grant under section #dbj,u to implement community college student success programs4 7#b7 ,consultation ,in awarding grants under this section for a fiscal year1 the ,secretary shall consult with the independent evaluator before finalizing which eligible institutions will receive such a grant for such fiscal year4 7b7 ,requirements for selection ,to be eligible to receive a grant under this section1 an eligible institution shall meet the following requirements3 7#a7 ,the eligible institution was awarded a grant under section #dbj,u at least #a year before such eligible institution submits an application under subsection 7e74 7#b7 ,the eligible institution submits an application under subsection 7e74 7#c7 ,the eligible institution demonstrates1 on the date of the application described in subsection 7e71 the availability of non-,federal funding for the matching funds required under subparagraphs 7,a71 7,b71 and 7,c7 of subsection 7d77#a74 7c7 ,duration ,a grant awarded under this section shall be for a #e-year period4 7d7 ,non-,federal contribution 7#a7 ,in general ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 an eligible institution awarded a grant under this section shall contribute in cash from non-,federal sources1 the following3 7,a7 ,for the second year of the grant period1 an amount equal to #bj percent of the cost of carrying out the community college student success program at the institution for such year4 7,b7 ,for the third year of the grant period1 an amount equal to #dj percent of the cost of carrying out such program for such year4 7,c7 ,for the fourth year of the grant period1 an amount equal to #fj percent of the cost of carrying out such program for such year4 7,d7 ,for the fifth year of the grant period1 an amount equal to #hj percent of the cost of carrying out such program for such year4 7#b7 ,exception 7,a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding paragraph 7#a71 with respect to an exempt institution awarded a grant under this section1 for each year of the grant period beginning with the second year through the fifth year1 the ,secretary shall not require the institution to make a cash contribution from non-,federal sources in an amount that is greater than the amount equal to #e percent of the cost of carrying out the community college student success program at the institution for such year4 7,b7 ,definitions ,for purposes of this paragraph3 7i7 ,exempt institution ,the term exempt institution means an eligible institution that is a-- 7,i7 ,tribal college or university2 or 7,,ii7 an institution located in the ,commonwealth of ,puerto ,rico1 ,guam1 ,american ,samoa1 the ,united ,states ,virgin ,islands1 the ,commonwealth of the ,northern ,mariana ,islands1 the ,republic of the ,marshall ,islands1 the ,federated ,states of ,micronesia1 or the ,republic of ,palau4 7ii7 ,tribal college or university ,the term ,tribal college or university has the meaning given the term in section #caf of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajei;c74 7e7 ,application 7#a7 ,in general ,an eligible institution desiring a grant under this section shall submit an application to the ,secretary at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,secretary may require1 which shall include a copy of the report described in #dbj,u7e74 7#b7 ,requirements for eligible institutions that reapply ,an institution that submits an application under paragraph 7#a7 that is not the first application submitted by such institution under such paragraph shall include the following in such application3 7,a7 ,the number of applications such eligible institution has submitted under paragraph 7#a7 and the dates on which such applications were submitted4 7,b7 ,a description of the changes the eligible institution has made since the most recent application submitted under paragraph 7#a7 to improve the plan to implement a community college student success program at such eligible institution4 7#c7 ,review ,not later than #fj days after receiving an application under this subsection1 the ,secretary shall approve or deny such application4 7f7 ,required use of funds ,an eligible institution that receives a grant under this section shall use the grant funds to-- 7#a7 implement a community college student success program2 7#b7 regularly review-- 7,a7 data to monitor the academic progress of eligible students participating in such program2 and 7,b7 the meeting and program participation requirements described in section #dbj;,,aa7#a72 and 7#c7 cover the employment of administrators for the program whose sole job shall be to administer the program1 without regard to whether the employment is full-time or less than full-time4 7g7 ,permissible use of funds ,an eligible institution that receives a grant under this section may use the grant to-- 7#a7 establish or expand a data tracking system that includes early alerts to complete the regular reviews required under subsection 7f77#b72 7#b7 provide eligible students participating in the community college student success program for which the grant is awarded with financial assistance to cover the costs described in paragraph 7#b71 7#c71 or 7#h7 of section #dgb2 7#c7 establish or expand career development services for such students1 such as career workshops or career counseling2 7#d7 establish or expand tutoring services for such students2 and 7#e7 provide financial support for eligible students participating in such program to enroll in courses offered during enrollment periods that are outside the fall and spring semesters 7or equivalent terms74 7h7 ,reports ,an eligible institution that receives a grant under this section shall-- 7#a7 not less than once for each year of the grant period1 submit to the ,secretary an annual performance report for such year of the grant period1 and when data is available1 compares such year with each of the #b years preceding the date on which the grant was awarded-- 7,a7 the demographic characteristics of the eligible students participating in the community college student success program2 7,b7 the average number of credits attempted and average number of credits earned1 rate of retention1 rate of degree completion1 and rates of transfer of such eligible students2 7,c7 the graduation rate of such eligible students within-- 7i7 #ajj percent of the normal time for graduation2 7ii7 #aej percent of the normal time for graduation2 and 7iii7 #bjj percent of the normal time for graduation2 7,d7 an analysis of the implementation and progress of such program based on the ambitious outcome goals described in the report submitted by the institution under section #dbj,u7e77#a77;,a71 including challenges to and changes made to such program2 and 7,e7 if according to the analysis under subparagraph 7,d71 the program is not on track to meet such ambitious outcome goals1 a description of the plans to adjust the program to improve the performance of the program2 and 7,f7 the participation of such eligible students in tutoring1 career services1 and meetings with program advisors2 7,g7 for the report for year #c of the grant period1 the plan to meet the non-,federal contribution requirement under subsection 7d77#a77;,d72 and 7,h7 for the report for year #d of the grant period1 a description of-- 7i7 the source of the funds to meet the non-,federal contribution requirement under subsection 7d77#a77;,d72 7ii7 the plans to continue to fund such program after the grant period ends2 and 7iii7 the plans to use this program as a catalyst for institution-wide reform with respect to graduation rates and transfer rates for all students2 and 7#b7 not later than #f years after the date on which the eligible institution received such grant1 submit a final report to the ,secretary that includes an analysis of-- 7,a7 the factors that contributed to the success or failure of the community college student success program in meeting the ambitious outcome goals described in the report submitted by the institution under section #c7;e77#a77;,a72 7,b7 the challenges faced in attempting to implement such program2 7,c7 information on how to improve such program2 7,d7 whether the program has created an institution-wide reform with respect to graduation rates and transfer rates for all students1 and if so1 how such reform was created2 and 7,e7 how the eligible institution will continue to fund such program after the end of the grant period4 #dbj,w4 ,evaluations 7a7 ,independent evaluations ,before finalizing which eligible institutions will receive grants under section #dbj,v for a fiscal year1 the ,secretary1 acting through the ,director of the ,institute of ,education ,sciences1 shall enter into a contract with an independent evaluator-- 7#a7 to consult with the ,secretary on which eligible institutions should receive the grants2 and 7#b7 to use the ,what ,works ,clearinghouse ,standards 7without reservations7 to evaluate1 throughout the duration of the grant period of such grants-- 7,a7 each community college student success program for which such grant is awarded1 including whether the program met its ambitious outcome goals described in the report submitted by the institution under section #dbj,u7e77#a77;,a72 7,b7 the average impact of community college student success programs on graduation rates and transfer rates for eligible students2 7,c7 the variation in program impact across eligible institutions with respect to such rates2 and 7,d7 whether such programs lead to higher graduation rates and transfer rates of eligible students per dollar spent for such students by such institutions compared with such rates at eligible institutions without such programs4 7b7 ,results of evaluations ,the results of the evaluations under subsection 7a7 shall be made publicly available on the website of the ,department of ,education4 7c7 ,funding for evaluations ,the ,secretary may reserve not more than #ae percent of the funds appropriated under section #dbj;,,bb for a fiscal year to carry out this section for such fiscal year4 #dbj,x4 ,outreach and technical assistance 7a7 ,outreach ,the ,secretary shall conduct outreach activities to notify eligible institutions of the availability of grants under this subpart4 7b7 ,technical assistance ,the ,secretary shall provide technical assistance-- 7#a7 to eligible institutions that may be interested in applying for grants under this subpart1 including assistance with applications for such grants2 and 7#b7 to eligible institutions awarded grants under this subpart1 including assistance with-- 7,a7 establishing ambitious outcome goals described in section #dbj,u7e77#a77;,a72 and 7,b7 the implementation of a community college student success program4 7c7 ,funding for technical assistance for evaluations ,the ,secretary may reserve not more than #g percent of the funds appropriated under section #dbj;,,bb for a fiscal year for technical assistance under this section for such fiscal year4 #dbj,y4 ,report to ,congress ,not later than #a year after the date on which the ,secretary receives the final evaluation results under section #dbj,w for eligible institutions that were awarded grants under section #dbj,v for the same fiscal year1 the ,secretary shall submit to ,congress a report that includes-- 7#a7 the number of grants awarded under section #dbj,v for such fiscal year1 and the amount of such grants2 7#b7 the number of grants awarded under section #dbj,u to eligible institutions that received the grants described in paragraph 7#a71 and the amount of such grants2 7#c7 the number of grants awarded under section #dbj,u to eligible institutions that would have been eligible but did not receive the grants in paragraph 7#a72 7#d7 such final evaluation results2 and 7#e7 any other information the ,secretary may deem relevant4 #dbj,z4 ,supplement1 not supplant ,funds awarded to an eligible institution under this subpart shall be used only to supplement the amount of funds that would1 in the absence of the ,federal funds provided under this subpart1 be made available from non-,federal sources or other ,federal sources to carry out the activities under this subpart1 and not to supplant such funds4 #dbj;,,aa4 ,definitions ,in this subpart3 7#a7 ,community college student success program ,the term community college student success program means a program carried out by an eligible institution under which the institution carries out the following3 7,a7 ,provides eligible students participating in such program with an amount that covers the cost of tuition and fees that are not covered by any ,federal1 ,state1 or institutional financial assistance received by the student4 7,b7 ,requires eligible students participating in such program to-- 7i7 be enrolled in the eligible institution and carry a full-time academic workload during each fall and spring semester 7or equivalent terms7 during which the student participates in such program2 7ii7 if the eligible student is referred to remedial courses or is on academic probation1 meet1 on at least a weekly basis1 with a tutor1 except that in the case of an eligible student who is academically struggling1 but who is not referred to remedial courses or on academic probation1 the student may meet with a tutor as often as the program advisor for such student requires2 7iii7 meet with a program advisor-- 7,i7 twice each month during the first semester 7or equivalent term7 of participation in such program2 and 7,,ii7 as directed by the program advisor in subsequent semesters 7or equivalent terms7 under subparagraph 7,c77ii72 and 7iv7 meet with an on-campus career advisor or participate in a career services event once each semester 7or equivalent term74 7,c7 ,provides a program advisor to each eligible student participating in such program who-- 7i7 provides comprehensive academic and personal advising to the eligible student1 including-- 7,i7 the creation and implementation of an academic plan for the student to graduate from a program of study at the eligible institution within #aej percent of the normal time for graduation from such program2 7,,ii7 if an eligible student is referred to remedial courses1 encouraging such student to complete such courses as quickly as possible2 and 7,,iii7 assisting the eligible student with developing and achieving academic goals1 including creating strong transfer pathways that demonstrate programmatic transfer for students interested in transferring to a #d-year institution of higher education2 7ii7 after the eligible student participating in such program completes a semester 7or equivalent term71 creates for the eligible student a needs-based advising schedule that indicates1 based on the eligible student's academic performance1 the frequency with which such eligible student shall be required to meet with a program advisor for each subsequent semester 7or equivalent term7 of program participation2 7iii7 has a caseload of not more than #aej eligible students2 7iv7 tracks the attendance of the eligible student at the meetings described in clauses 7ii71 7iii71 and 7iv7 of subparagraph 7,b72 7v7 monitors the academic progress of the eligible student2 and 7vi7 provides each eligible student who meets the requirements of subparagraph 7,b71 on at least a monthly basis1 with financial incentives1 such as a transportation pass or a gas card4 7,d7 ,provides free tutoring and career services to eligible students participating in such program1 and may reserve places in select courses for such eligible students in order to create a community within cohorts of eligible students4 7#b7 ,eligible institution ,the term eligible institution means a public #b-year institution of higher education4 7#c7 ,eligible student ,the term eligible student means a student enrolled at an eligible institution who-- 7,a7 on the date such eligible student would begin participation in a community college student success program at such eligible institution-- 7i7 is enrolled in a program of study leading to an associate degree2 7ii7 is enrolled at such institution and carrying a full-time academic workload during each fall and spring semester 7or equivalent terms7 during which the student participates in such program2 7iii7 is-- 7,i7 a first-time undergraduate student2 or 7,,ii7 a continuing or transfer student with not more than #ae credits and a minimum grade point average of #b4j 7or its equivalent72 and 7iv7 is considered by the eligible institution to need no more than two remedial courses2 and 7,b7 if the student is eligible for financial aid under title ,,iv1 has completed the ,free ,application for ,federal ,student ,aid or other common financial reporting form under section #dhc7;a72 and 7,c7 meets any other requirements established by the institution4 7#d7 ,full-time academic workload ,the term full-time academic workload1 when used with respect to a semester or equivalent term1 means at least #ab credits 7or the equivalent74 7#e7 ,institution of higher education ,the term institution of higher education has the meaning given the term under section #aja4 7#f7 ,transfer rate ,the term transfer rate1 when used with respect to students enrolled in a program of study at an eligible institution1 means the rate at which such students transfer to a #d-year institution of higher education4 #dbj;,,bb4 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this subpart #a1jjj1jjj1jjj1 to be available until expended for fiscal year #bjai and each of the #e succeeding fiscal years4 4 ,b #djda4 ,termination of certain repayment plan options and opportunity to change repayment plans ,section #dbh7;b7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajgh7;b77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,d7-- 7i7 in clause 7ii71 by striking may annually change the selection of a repayment plan under this part1 and inserting may at any time after ,july #a1 #bjai1 change the selection of a repayment plan under this part to one of the #b repayment plans described in paragraph 7#i77;,c712 and 7ii7 in clause 7iii71 by striking be subject to income contingent repayment in accordance with subsection 7m72 and inserting be subject to income-based repayment in accordance with section #dic;,c7f722 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,e77i71 by striking the option of repaying the loan in accordance with a standard1 graduated1 income-sensitive1 or extended repayment schedule 7as described in paragraph 7#i77 established by the lender in accordance with regulations of the ,secretary2 and and inserting the option of repaying the loan in accordance with a repayment plan described in paragraph 7#i77;,c7 established by the lender in accordance with regulations of the ,secretary2 and2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#i71 by adding at the end the following3 7,c7 ,selection of repayment plans on and after july #a1 #bjai 7i7 ,opportunity to change repayment plans ,notwithstanding any other provision of this paragraph1 or any other provision of law1 and in accordance with regulations1 beginning on ,july #a1 #bjai1 the lender shall offer a borrower of a loan made1 insured1 or guaranteed under this part the opportunity to change repayment plans1 and to enroll in one of the following repayment plans3 7,i7 ,a fixed repayment plan described in section #dic;,e4 7,,ii7 ,the income-based repayment plan under section #dic;,c7f74 4 #djdb4 ,conforming amendment to separate joint consolidation loans ,section #dbh;,c7a77#c77;,b77i77,v7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajgh-c7c77;,b77i77,v77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking or at the end of item 7bb72 7#b7 by striking the period at the end of item 7cc7 and inserting 2 or2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7dd7 for the purpose of separating a joint consolidation loan into #b separate ,federal ,direct ,consolidation ,loans under section #dee7;g77#b74 4 #djdc4 ,disbursement of student loans ,section #dbh;,g of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajgh-g7;a77 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7 by adding at the end the following3 7#e7 ,adjusted cohort default rate ,beginning on the date on which the final adjusted cohort default rates are published by the ,secretary for not less than #c fiscal years under section #dce7m71 an institution whose adjusted cohort default rate 7as determined under section #dce7m77 for each of the #c most recent fiscal years for which data are available is less than #e percent may disburse any loan made1 insured1 or guaranteed under this part in a single installment for any period of enrollment that is not more than #a semester1 #a trimester1 #a quarter1 or #d months4 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7e71 by inserting before the period the following3 1 or beginning on the date on which the final adjusted cohort default rates are published by the ,secretary for fiscal year #bjaf under section #dce7m71 an adjusted cohort default rate 7as determined under section #dce7m77 of less than #b percent4 #djdd4 ,student loan contract and loan disclosures 7a7 ,student loan contract ,section #dcb7m77#a77;,d7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajhb7m77#a77;,d77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7iv7 ,student loan contract 7,i7 ,in general ,any master promissory note form described in this subparagraph that is developed or used for loans made under part ,d for periods of enrollment beginning on or after the date of enactment of the ,aim ,higher ,act shall be referred to as a student loan contract4 7,,ii7 ,clarification on use ,notwithstanding clause 7i71 each student loan contract for a part ,d loan made for periods of enrollment beginning on or after the date of enactment of the ,aim ,higher ,act shall-- 7aa7 not be entered into by a student unless the student has completed all required counseling related to such loan1 including counseling required under section #dhe7l72 7bb7 be signed by the student entering such student loan contract after completion of such counseling2 and 7cc7 be used only for the award year for which the initial loans are made under the contract1 and shall not be valid for additional loans for the same or subsequent periods of enrollment4 4 7b7 ,loan disclosures ,section #dcb7m77#a77;,d7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajhb7m77#a77;,d77 is further amended by adding after clause 7iv7 7as amended7 the following3 7v7 ,loan disclosures ,for loans made for periods of enrollment beginning on or after the date of enactment of the ,aim ,higher ,act1 the ,secretary shall take such steps as are necessary to streamline the student loan disclosure requirements under this ,act4 ,the ,secretary shall ensure that information required to be disclosed to a student who is applying for1 receiving1 or preparing to repay a loan under part ,d of this ,act shall be streamlined in a manner that-- 7,i7 reduces and simplifies the paperwork students are required to complete2 and 7,,ii7 limits the number of times students are presented with disclosures by incorporating the streamlined disclosures into required student loan counseling under section #dhe7l71 the student loan contract under this subparagraph1 or both4 4 #djde4 ,cohort default rates 7a7 ,ineligibility based on high default rates 7#a7 ,in general ,section #dce7;a7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajhe7;a77 is amended-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#g77;,a71 by adding at the end the following3 7iii7 ,default management plan ,the default management plan required under clause 7,,ii7 may not include placing students in forbearance as a means of reducing the cohort default rate of the institution4 2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#i7 ,ineligibility based on high default rates on or after fiscal year #bjaf ,beginning on the date that is one year after the date on which the final adjusted cohort default rates are published by the ,secretary for not less than #c fiscal years-- 7,a7 an institution shall be ineligible to participate in a program under this title-- 7i7 in a case in which the institution's adjusted cohort default rate is greater than #bj percent for each of the three most recent fiscal years for which the adjusted cohort default rate is published2 or 7ii7 7,i7 in a case in which the institution's adjusted cohort default rate is greater than #aj percent for each of the #h most recent fiscal years for which the adjusted cohort default rate is published2 and 7,,ii7 the ,secretary determines that the institution has not made adequate progress in meeting standards for student achievement established by the relevant accrediting agency or association pursuant to section #dif7;a77#e77;,a7 during such #h-year period2 and 7,b7 an institution whose adjusted cohort default rate is greater than #ae percent for each of the #f most recent fiscal years for which the adjusted cohort default rate is published-- 7i7 shall be ineligible to receive ,federal ,pell ,grants under section #dja on behalf of any student who enrolls in the institution for the first-time after the expiration of such #f-year period2 7ii7 shall be subject to ongoing tracking and monitoring by the ,secretary to determine the progress of the institution in meeting the standards for student achievement described in subparagraph 7,a77ii77,,ii72 and 7iii7 if the institution shows no improvement on meeting the standards for student achievement described in subparagraph 7,a77ii77,,ii7 within a #b-year period1 such institution shall be ineligible to receive ,federal loans under this title on behalf of any student who enrolls in the institution for the first time after the expiration of such #b-year period4 7#aj7 ,application of section #dce7;a7 to adjusted cohort default rate ,beginning on the date on which the final adjusted cohort default rates are published by the ,secretary for not less than #c fiscal years-- 7,a7 paragraph 7#a7 shall be applied by substituting paragraph 7#i7 for paragraph 7#b7 7,b7 paragraph 7#c7 shall be applied by substituting adjusted cohort default rate1 calculated in accordance with subsection 7m77#a77;,e71 is equal to or greater than #bj percent for cohort default rate1 calculated in accordance with subsection 7m71 is equal to or greater than the threshold percentage specified in paragraph 7#b77;,b77iv72 7,c7 paragraph 7#d7 shall be applied-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by substituting adjusted cohort default rate equals or exceeds #ae percent for cohort default rate equals or exceeds #bj percent2 and 7ii7 in the matter following subparagraph 7,c71 by substituting adjusted cohort default rate to reflect the percentage of defaulted loans in the representative sample that are required to be excluded pursuant to subsection 7m77#a77;,b7 for cohort default rate to reflect the percentage of defaulted loans in the representative sample that are required to be excluded pursuant to subsection 7m77#a77;,b72 7,d7 paragraph 7#e77;,a7 shall be applied by substituting paragraph 7#i7 for paragraph 7#b72 7,e7 paragraph 7#f7 shall be applied-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7,i7 in the matter preceding clause 7i71 by substituting ,any institution that has an adjusted cohort default rate that equals or exceeds #ae percent for ,after ,july #a1 #aiii1 any institution that has a cohort default rate that equals or exceeds #be percent2 and 7,,ii7 in clause 7i71 by substituting has an adjusted cohort default rate that is less than #ae for by ,july #a1 #bjjd1 have a cohort default rate that is less than #be percent2 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by substituting has an adjusted cohort default rate that is less than #ae for by ,july #a1 #bjjd1 have a cohort default rate that is less than #be percent2 7,f7 paragraph 7#g7 shall be applied-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a77i7-- 7,i7 in the matter preceding subclause 7,i71 by substituting adjusted cohort default rate is equal to or greater than #bj percent for cohort default rate is equal to or greater than the threshold percentage specified in paragraph 7#b77;,b77iv72 and 7,,ii7 in subclauses 7,i7 and 7,,ii71 by substituting adjusted cohort default rate for cohort default rate2 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b77i71 by substituting adjusted cohort default rate is equal to or greater than #bj percent for cohort default rate is equal to or greater than the threshold percentage specified in paragraph 7#b77;,b77iv72 and 7,g7 paragraph 7#h7 shall be applied by substituting adjusted cohort default rate for cohort default rate both places it appears4 7#aa7 ,exception for transition to adjusted cohort default rate metric 7,a7 ,in general ,during a period of transition to using an adjusted cohort default rate1 any public institution with an adjusted cohort default rate that equals or exceeds #bj percent may request a transition exception to continue to be an eligible institution for purposes of title ,,iv4 7,b7 ,exception review ,the ,secretary1 with respect to an institution requesting an exception under subparagraph 7,a71 shall-- 7i7 review such institution to determine whether during year #d of repayment the institution's default rate rose higher than the default rate during year #c of repayment2 and 7ii7 if such rate is higher than #aj percent1 require such institution to develop a default management plan as specified in section #dce7;a77#g74 7,c7 ,transition period limit ,an exception under subparagraph 7,a7 shall expire not later than #b years after the date on which the first year of the adjusted cohort default rate is published with respect to the institution for which the exception applies4 4 7#b7 ,conforming amendments ,section #dce7;a77#b7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajhe7;a77 is amended-- 7,a7 in the paragraph heading1 by adding at the end the following3 before fiscal year #bjaf2 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b77iv71 by striking and any succeeding fiscal year and inserting through fiscal year #bjae4 7b7 ,adjusted cohort default rate defined ,section #dce7m77#a7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajhe7m77#a77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7,e7 7i7 ,with respect to a cohort default rate calculated for an institution under this paragraph for fiscal year #bjaf and for each succeeding fiscal year1 such cohort default rate shall be adjusted as follows3 7,i7 ,in determining the number of current and former students at an institution who enter repayment for such fiscal year-- 7aa7 any such student who is in nonmandatory forbearance for such fiscal year for a period of greater than #ah months but less than #cf months shall not be counted as entering repayment for such fiscal year2 7bb7 such a student shall be counted as entering repayment for the first fiscal year for which the student ceases to be in a period of forbearance and otherwise meets the requirements for being in repayment2 and 7cc7 any such student who is in a period of forbearance for #c or more years shall be counted as in default and included in the institution's total number of students in default4 7,,ii7 ,such rate shall be multiplied by the percentage of students enrolled at the institution for such fiscal year who are borrowing a loan under part ,d of this title4 7ii7 ,the result obtained under this subparagraph for an institution shall be referred to in this ,act as the adjusted cohort default rate4 4 7c7 ,publication of adjusted cohort default rate ,section #dce7m7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajhe7m77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#e7 ,beginning on the date on which the final adjusted cohort default rates for fiscal year #bjaf are made available for publication by the ,secretary1 paragraph 7#d7 shall be applied by substituting adjusted cohort default with cohort default4 4 #djdf4 ,conforming amendments ,the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja et seq47 is amended in section #dce7;a77#e77;,a77i77,i7 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajhe7;a77#e77;,a77i77,i771 by striking under section #dja7;b77#b77;,a7 and inserting 1 as appropriate1 under section #dja7;b77#b77;,a7 7as in effect on the day before the effective date of the ,aim ,higher ,act7 or section #dja7;b77#a744 #djdg4 ,automatic income monitoring procedures after a total and permanent disability discharge ,section #dcg7;a7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajhg7;a77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 ,automatic income monitoring 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of the ,aim ,higher ,act1 the ,secretary shall establish and implement1 with respect to any borrower described in subparagraph 7,b71 procedures to-- 7i7 obtain 7for each year of the income-monitoring period described in subparagraph 7,b7 and without further action by the borrower7 such information as is reasonably necessary regarding the income of such borrower 7and the borrower's spouse1 if applicable7 for the purpose of determining the borrower's continued eligibility for the loan discharge described in subparagraph 7,b7 for such year1 and any other information necessary to determine such continued eligibility of the borrower for such year1 except that-- 7,i7 in the case of a borrower whose returns and return information indicate that the borrower has no earned income for any year of such income-monitoring period1 such borrower shall be treated as not having earned income in excess of the poverty line for such year subject to clause 7ii72 7ii7 allow the borrower1 at any time1 to opt out of clause 7i7 and prevent the ,secretary from obtaining information under such clause without further action by the borrower2 and 7iii7 provide the borrower with an opportunity to update the information obtained under clause 7i7 before the determination of the borrower's continued eligibility for such loan discharge for such year4 7,b7 ,applicability ,subparagraph 7,a7 shall apply-- 7i7 to each borrower of a covered loan 7defined in section #dee7;d77#aj77 that is discharged under this subsection or section #dfd7;c77#a77;,f7 due to the permanent and total disability of the borrower2 and 7ii7 during the income-monitoring period under this subsection1 defined in this paragraph as the period-- 7,i7 beginning on the date on which such loan is so discharged2 and 7,,ii7 during which the ,secretary determines whether a reinstatement of the obligation of1 and resumption of collection on1 such loan may be necessary4 4 #djdh4 ,repayment of parent loans due to student disability ,section #dcg7;d7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajhg7;d77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,if a student and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,death ,if a student 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#b7 ,disability 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall discharge a parent's liability on a loan described in section #dbh;,b by repaying the amount owed on the loan if the student on whose behalf the parent has received the loan-- 7i7 becomes permanently and totally disabled 7as determined in accordance with regulations of the ,secretary72 or 7ii7 is unable to engage in any substantial gainful activity by reason of any medically determinable physical or mental impairment that can be expected to result in death1 has lasted for a continuous period of not less than #fj months1 or can be expected to last for a continuous period of not less than #fj months4 7,b7 ,disability determinations ,subsection 7a77#b7 shall apply to a disability determination under this paragraph in the same manner as such subsection applies to a determination under subsection 7a77#a74 7,c7 ,safeguards ,the safeguards to prevent fraud and abuse developed under subsection 7a77#a7 shall apply under this paragraph4 7,d7 ,reinstatement of loans ,the ,secretary may promulgate regulations to reinstate the obligation of1 and resume collection on1 loans discharged under this paragraph in cases in which the ,secretary determines that the reinstatement and resumption is necessary and appropriate based upon the regulations developed under subsection 7a77#a74 4 ,c #djea4 ,purpose2 authorization of appropriations ,section #dda of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajhg-ea7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b71 by striking part1 such sums as may be necessary for fiscal year #bjji and each of the five succeeding fiscal years4 and inserting part-- 7#a7 #a1ejj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjai2 7#b7 #a1gej1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbj2 7#c7 #b1jjj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjba2 7#d7 #b1bej1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbb2 and 7#e7 #b1ejj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbc and each succeeding fiscal year4 2 7#b7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking and2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#d77;,c71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#e7 work-based learning designed to give students experience in any activity described in paragraph 7#a71 7#b71 7#c71 or 7#d71 whether or not credit is awarded4 2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7d7 ,work-,based learning defined ,for purposes of this part1 the term work-based learning means sustained interactions with industry1 community1 or academic professionals in real workplace settings that-- 7#a7 foster in-depth1 first-hand engagement with the tasks required of a given career field that are aligned to a student's field of study2 and 7#b7 may include internships1 fellowships1 and apprenticeships4 4 #djeb4 ,allocation formula ,section #ddb of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajhg-eb7 is amended to read as follows3 7a7 ,reservations 7#a7 ,reservation for improved institutions 7,a7 ,amount of reservation for improved institutions ,beginning with the first fiscal year that is #b years after the date of the enactment of the ,aim ,higher ,act of #bjah1 for a fiscal year in which the amount appropriated under section #dda7;b7 exceeds #gjj1jjj1jjj1 the ,secretary shall-- 7i7 reserve the lesser of-- 7,i7 an amount equal to #bj percent of the amount by which the amount appropriated under section #dda7;b7 exceeds #gjj1jjj1jjj2 or 7,,ii7 #aej1jjj1jjj2 and 7ii7 allocate the amount reserved under clause 7i7 to each improved institution in an amount equal to the greater of the following3 7,i7 ,the amount that bears the same proportion to the amount reserved under clause 7i7 as the total amount of all ,federal ,pell ,grant funds awarded at the improved institution for the second preceding fiscal year bears to the total amount of ,federal ,pell ,grant funds awarded at improved institutions participating under this part for the second preceding fiscal year4 7,,ii7 #e1jjj4 7,b7 ,improved institution described ,for purposes of this paragraph1 an improved institution is an institution that1 on the date the ,secretary makes an allocation under subparagraph 7,a77ii7-- 7i7 is an institution of higher education 7as defined under section #aja72 7ii7 meets the requirements of subsection 7d77#e72 and 7iii7 is with respect to-- 7,i7 the completion rate or graduation rate of ,federal ,pell ,grant recipients at the institution1 in the top #ge percent of all institutions participating under this part for the preceding fiscal year2 7,,ii7 the percentage of ,federal ,pell ,grant recipients at the institution1 in the top #ej percent of the institutions described in subclause 7,i72 and 7,,iii7 the annual increase in the completion rate or graduation rate of ,federal ,pell ,grant recipients at the institution1 in the top #ej percent of the institutions described in subclauses 7,i7 and 7,,ii74 7,c7 ,completion rate or graduation rate ,for purposes of determining the completion rate or graduation rate under this section1 a ,federal ,pell ,grant recipient who is either a full-time student or a part-time student shall be counted as a completer or graduate if1 within #aej percent of the normal time for completion of or graduation from the program1 the student has completed or graduated from the program1 or enrolled in any program of an institution participating in any program under this title for which the prior program provides substantial preparation4 7#b7 ,reservation for grant program ,from the amount appropriated under section #dda7;b7 for a fiscal year and remaining after the ,secretary reserves funds under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary shall reserve #cj1jjj1jjj to carry out grants under section #ddi4 7#c7 ,reallocation of amount returned by improved institutions ,if an institution returns to the ,secretary any portion of the sums allocated to such institution under this subsection for any fiscal year1 the ,secretary shall reallot such excess to improved institutions on the same basis as under paragraph 7#a77;,a74 7#d7 ,publication ,beginning #a year after the first allocations are made to improved institutions under paragraph 7#a77;,a7 and annually thereafter1 the ,secretary shall make publicly available-- 7,a7 a list of the improved institutions that received funding under such paragraph in the prior fiscal year2 7,b7 the percentage of students at each such improved institution that are ,federal ,pell ,grant recipients2 7,c7 the completion rate or graduation rate for the students described in subparagraph 7,b7 with respect to each such improved institution2 and 7,d7 a comparison between the information described in subparagraphs 7,a71 7,b71 and 7,c7 for the prior fiscal year for such improved institution1 and such information for the year prior to such year4 7b7 ,allocation formula for fiscal years #bjai through #bjbc 7#a7 ,in general ,from the amount appropriated under section #dda7;b7 for a fiscal year and remaining after the ,secretary reserves funds under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall allocate to each institution-- 7,a7 for fiscal year #bjai1 an amount equal to the greater of-- 7i7 #ij percent of the amount the institution received under this subsection and subsection 7a7 for fiscal year #bjah1 as such subsections were in effect with respect to such fiscal year 7in this subparagraph referred to as the #bjah amount for the institution72 or 7ii7 the fair share amount for the institution determined under subsection 7d72 7,b7 for fiscal year #bjbj1 an amount equal to the greater of-- 7i7 #hj percent of the #bjah amount for the institution2 or 7ii7 the fair share amount for the institution determined under subsection 7d72 7,c7 for fiscal year #bjba1 an amount equal to the greater of-- 7i7 #fj percent of the #bjah amount for the institution2 or 7ii7 the fair share amount for the institution determined under subsection 7d72 7,d7 for fiscal year #bjbb1 an amount equal to the greater of-- 7i7 #dj percent of the #bjah amount for the institution2 or 7ii7 the fair share amount for the institution determined under subsection 7d72 and 7,e7 for fiscal year #bjbc1 an amount equal to the greater of-- 7i7 #bj percent of the #bjah amount for the institution2 or 7ii7 the fair share amount for the institution determined under subsection 7d74 7#b7 ,ratable reduction 7,a7 ,in general ,if the amount appropriated under section #dda7;b7 for a fiscal year and remaining after the ,secretary reserves funds under subsection 7a7 is less than the amount required to be allocated to the institutions under this subsection1 then the amount of the allocation to each institution shall be ratably reduced4 7,b7 ,additional appropriations ,if the amounts allocated to each institution are ratably reduced under subparagraph 7,a7 for a fiscal year and additional amounts are appropriated for such fiscal year1 the amount allocated to each institution from the additional amounts shall be increased on the same basis as the amounts under subparagraph 7,a7 were reduced 7until each institution receives the amount required to be allocated under this subsection74 7c7 ,allocation formula for fiscal year #bjbd and each succeeding fiscal year ,except as provided in subsection 7d77#e71 from the amount appropriated under section #dda7;b7 for fiscal year #bjbd and each succeeding fiscal year and remaining after the ,secretary reserves funds under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall allocate to each institution the fair share amount for the institution determined under subsection 7d74 7d7 ,determination of fair share amount 7#a7 ,in general ,subject to paragraph 7#b71 the fair share amount for an institution for a fiscal year shall be equal to the sum of-- 7,a7 #ajj percent of the institution's undergraduate student need described in paragraph 7#b7 for the preceding fiscal year2 and 7,b7 #be percent of the institution's graduate student need described in paragraph 7#c7 for the preceding fiscal year4 7#b7 ,institutional undergraduate student need ,the undergraduate student need for an institution for a fiscal year shall be equal to the sum of the following3 7,a7 ,an amount equal to #ej percent of the amount that bears the same proportion to the available appropriated amount for such fiscal year as the total amount of ,federal ,pell ,grant funds awarded at the institution for the preceding fiscal year bears to the total amount of ,federal ,pell ,grant funds awarded at all institutions participating under this part for the preceding fiscal year4 7,b7 ,an amount equal to #ej percent of the amount that bears the same proportion to the available appropriated amount for such fiscal year as the total amount of the undergraduate student need at the institution for the preceding fiscal year bears to the total amount of undergraduate student need at all institutions participating under this part for the preceding fiscal year4 7#c7 ,institutional graduate student need ,the graduate student need for an institution for a fiscal year shall be equal to the amount that bears the same proportion to the available appropriated amount for such fiscal year as the total amount of the graduate student need at the institution for the preceding fiscal year bears to the total amount of graduate student need at all institutions participating under this part for the preceding fiscal year4 7#d7 ,eligibility for fair share amount ,the ,secretary may not allocate funds under this part to any institution that1 for two or more fiscal years during any three fiscal year period beginning not earlier than the first day of the first fiscal year that is #b years after the date of the enactment of this paragraph1 has-- 7,a7 a student population with less than #g percent of undergraduate students who are recipients of ,federal ,pell ,grants2 or 7,b7 if the institution only enrolls graduate students1 a student population with less than #e percent of students that have an expected family contribution of zero4 7#e7 ,definitions ,in this subsection3 7,a7 ,available appropriated amount ,in this section1 the term available appropriated amount means-- 7i7 the amount appropriated under section #dda7;b7 for a fiscal year1 minus 7ii7 the amounts reserved under subsection 7a7 for such fiscal year4 7,b7 ,average cost of attendance ,the term average cost of attendance means1 with respect to an institution1 the average of the attendance costs for a fiscal year for students which shall include-- 7i7 tuition and fees1 computed on the basis of information reported by the institution to the ,secretary1 which shall include-- 7,i7 total revenue received by the institution from undergraduate and graduate tuition and fees for the second year preceding the year for which it is applying for an allocation2 and 7,,ii7 the institution's enrollment for such second preceding year2 7ii7 standard living expenses equal to #aej percent of the difference between the income protection allowance for a family of five with one in college and the income protection allowance for a family of six with one in college for a single independent student2 and 7iii7 books and supplies1 in an amount not exceeding #a1jjj4 7,c7 ,graduate student need ,the term graduate student need means1 with respect to a graduate student for a fiscal year1 the lesser of the following3 7i7 ,the amount equal to 7except the amount computed by this clause shall not be less than zero7-- 7,i7 the average cost of attendance for the preceding fiscal year1 minus 7,,ii7 each such graduate student's expected family contribution 7computed in accordance with part ,f of this title7 for the preceding fiscal year4 7ii7 ,the total loan limit for a ,federal ,direct ,unsubsidized ,stafford ,loan4 7,d7 ,undergraduate student need ,the term undergraduate student need means1 with respect to an undergraduate student for a fiscal year1 the lesser of the following3 7i7 ,the total of the amount equal to 7except the amount computed by this clause shall not be less than zero7-- 7,i7 the average cost of attendance for the fiscal year1 minus 7,,ii7 each such undergraduate student's expected family contribution 7computed in accordance with part ,f of this title7 for the preceding fiscal year4 7ii7 ,the total loan limit for a ,federal ,direct ,unsubsidized ,stafford ,loan and a ,federal ,direct ,loan4 7e7 ,return of surplus allocated funds 7#a7 ,in general ,except with respect to funds returned under subsection 7a77#c71 if an institution returns to the ,secretary any portion of the sums allocated to such institution under this section for any fiscal year1 the ,secretary shall reallot such excess to institutions that used at least #aj percent of the total amount of funds granted to such institution under this section to compensate students employed during a qualified period of nonenrollment 7as such term is defined in section #ddc7;f77 on the same basis as excess eligible amounts are allocated under subsection 7d74 7#b7 ,use of funds ,funds received by institutions pursuant to this subsection shall be used to compensate students employed in work-based learning positions4 7#c7 ,retained funds 7,a7 ,amount returned ,if an institution returns more than #aj percent of its allocation under paragraph 7#a71 the institution's allocation for the next fiscal year shall be reduced by the amount returned4 7,b7 ,waiver ,the ,secretary may waive this paragraph for a specific institution if the ,secretary finds that enforcing this paragraph would be contrary to the interest of the program4 7f7 ,filing deadlines ,the ,secretary may require applications under this section1 at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,secretary may require4 4 #djec4 ,grants for ,federal work-study programs ,section #ddc of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajhg-ec7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 by amending paragraph 7#b77;,a7 to read as follows3 7,a7 for fiscal year #bjai and succeeding fiscal years1 an institution shall 7unless the ,secretary determines that enforcing this subparagraph would cause hardship for students at the institution7 use-- 7i7 at least #g percent of the total amount of funds granted to such institution under this section for such fiscal year to compensate students employed in work-based learning positions2 and 7ii7 at least #c percent of the total amount of funds granted to such institution under this section for such fiscal year to compensate students who have exceptional need 7as defined in section #dac;,c7c77#b77 and are employed in a work-based learning position during a qualified period of nonenrollment1 as defined in subsection 7f74 2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#d7-- 7i7 by striking #cjj and inserting #ejj2 and 7ii7 by inserting except as provided under subsection 7f71 before provide2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#e71 by striking #ge percent each place it appears and inserting #ge percent in the first year after the date of the enactment of the ,aim ,higher ,act1 #fe percent in the first succeeding fiscal year1 #fj percent in the second succeeding fiscal year1 #ee percent in the third succeeding fiscal year1 and #ej percent each succeeding fiscal year2 7,d7 in paragraph 7#f7-- 7i7 by inserting who demonstrate exceptional need 7as defined in section #dac;,c7c77#b77 after students2 and 7ii7 by inserting after institution1 and prioritize employment for students who are currently or formerly homeless children and youths 7as such term is defined in section #gbe of the ,mc,kinney-,vento ,homeless ,assistance act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aadcd;a77 or foster care children and youth2 7,e7 in paragraph 7#g71 by striking vocational and inserting career2 7,f7 in paragraph 7#h77;,a77i71 by striking or vocational goals and inserting career goals2 7,g7 in paragraph 7#aj71 by striking 2 and and inserting a semicolon2 7,h7 in paragraph 7#aa71 by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon2 and 7,i7 by adding at the end the following3 7#ab7 provide assurances that compensation of students employed in the work-study program in accordance with the agreement shall include reimbursement for reasonable travel 7not including the purchase of a vehicle7 directly related to such work-study program2 7#ac7 provide assurances that the institution will administer and use feedback from the surveys required under section #dej1 to improve the experiences of students employed in the work-study program in accordance with the agreement2 7#ad7 provide assurances that the institution will collect data from students and employers such that the employment made available from funds under this part will1 to the maximum extent practicable1 complement and reinforce the educational goals or career goals of each student receiving assistance under this part2 and 7#ae7 provide assurances that if the institution receives funds under section #ddb7;a77#a77;,a71 such institution shall-- 7,a7 use such funds to compensate students employed in the work-study program in accordance with the agreement2 and 7,b7 prioritize the awarding of such funds 7and increasing the amount of each award7 to students-- 7i7 who demonstrate exceptional need 7as defined in section #dac;,c7c77#b772 and 7ii7 who are employed in work-based learning opportunities through the work study program in accordance with the agreement4 2 7#b7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 by striking paragraph 7#b72 7,b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#a7 the following3 7#b7 provide assurances that compensation of students employed in the work-study program in accordance with the agreement shall include reimbursement for reasonable travel 7not including the purchase of a vehicle7 directly related to such work-study program4 2 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#d71 by inserting and complement and reinforce the educational goals or career goals of each student receiving assistance under this part after academically relevant2 7#c7 in subsection 7d77#a7-- 7,a7 by striking ,in any academic year to which subsection 7b77#b77;,a7 applies1 an institution shall ensure that and inserting ,an institution may use the2 and 7,b7 by striking travel and inserting reasonable travel 7not including the purchase of a vehicle72 7#d7 in subsection 7e77#c71 by striking #ge and inserting #ej2 and 7#e7 by adding at the end the following3 7f7 ,qualified period of nonenrollment 7#a7 ,in general ,a student may be awarded work-study employment during a qualified period of nonenrollment if-- 7,a7 the student demonstrates exceptional need 7as defined in section #dac;,c7c77#b77 in the award year prior to the qualified period of nonenrollment2 7,b7 the student is employed in a work-based learning position2 and 7,c7 the employment-- 7i7 involves less than #be percent administrative work2 and 7ii7 is for at least #bj hours per week1 unless the institution waives such requirement-- 7,i7 at the request of the student2 or 7,,ii7 based on a finding by the institution that such requirement presents a hardship in finding a work-based learning position for the student4 7#b7 ,funds earned 7,a7 ,in general ,any funds earned by a student 7beyond standard living expenses 7as such term is described in section #dac;,d7c77#c77;,c777 during the qualified period of nonenrollment less than or equal to #b1ejj may not be applied to such student's cost of attendance for the next period in which the student is enrolled4 7,b7 ,excess funds ,any funds earned by a student 7beyond standard living expenses 7as such term is described in section #dac;,d7c77#c77;,c777 during the qualified period of nonenrollment in excess of #b1ejj shall be applied to such student's cost of attendance for the next period in which the student is enrolled4 7#c7 ,definition of qualified period of nonenrollment ,in this subsection1 the term qualified period of nonenrollment means1 with respect to a student1 a period of nonenrollment that-- 7,a7 occurs between a period of enrollment and a period of anticipated enrollment2 and 7,b7 the duration of which is no longer than #f months4 4 #djed4 ,flexible use of funds ,section #dde of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajhg-ee7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 ,in addition to the carry-over sums authorized under paragraph 7#a7 of this section1 an institution may permit a student who completed the previous award period to continue to earn unearned portions of the student's work-study award from that previous period if-- 7,a7 any reduction in the student's need upon which the award was based is accounted for in the remaining portion2 and 7,b7 the student is currently employed in a work-based learning position4 2 and 7#b7 by striking #aj percent both places it appears and inserting #bj percent4 #djee4 ,job location and development programs 7a7 ,amendments ,section #ddf of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajhg-ef7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking #aj percent or #ge1jjj and inserting #bj percent or #aej1jjj2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking vocational and inserting career2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 by striking paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b72 and 7,b7 by inserting before paragraph 7#c7 the following3 7#a7 provide satisfactory assurance that the institution will prioritize placing students with exceptional need 7as defined in section #dac;,c7c77#b77 and ,federal work-study recipients in jobs located and developed under this section2 and 7#b7 provide satisfactory assurances that the funds available under this section will be used to locate and develop work-based learning positions2 2 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#f71 by striking the period and inserting 1 including-- 7,a7 the number of students employed in work-based learning positions through such program2 7,b7 the number of students demonstrating exceptional need 7as defined in section #dac;,c7c77#b77 and ,federal work-study recipients employed through such program2 and 7,c7 the number of students demonstrating exceptional need 7as defined in section #dac;,c7c77#b77 and ,federal work-study recipients employed in work-based learning positions through such program4 4 7b7 ,clarification on carry-,over authority ,of the sums granted to an eligible institution under part ,c of title ,,iv of the ,higher ,education ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajhg-ea7 for any fiscal year1 #aj percent may1 at the discretion of the institution1 remain available for expenditure during the succeeding fiscal year to carry out programs under such part1 including the job location and development programs under section #ddf of such ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajhg-ef74 #djef4 ,community service ,section #ddg of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajhg-eg7 is amended to read as follows3 #ddg4 ,additional funds to conduct community service work study programs ,each institution participating under this part may use up to #aj percent of the funds made available under section #dhi7;a7 and attributable to the amount of the institution's expenditures under this part to conduct that institution's program of community service-learning1 including-- 7#a7 development of mechanisms to assure the academic quality of the student experience2 7#b7 assuring student access to educational resources1 expertise1 and supervision necessary to achieve community service objectives2 7#c7 assuring1 to the maximum extent practicable1 that the community service-learning program will support the educational goals or career goals of students participating in such program2 7#d7 collaboration with public and private nonprofit agencies1 and programs assisted under the ,national and ,community ,service ,act of #aiij in the planning1 development1 and administration of such programs2 and 7#e7 to recruit and compensate students for community service-learning 7including compensation for time spent in training and for reasonable travel 7not including the purchase of a vehicle7 directly related to such community service74 4 #djeg4 ,pilot grant program ,part ,c of title ,,iv of the ,higher ,education ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajhg-ea et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #ddi4 ,work-based learning opportunities pilot grant program 7a7 ,establishment 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall establish a program to provide grants to eligible institutions participating under this part to establish or expand a program to develop work-based learning positions4 7#b7 ,limitations 7,a7 ,duration ,a grant awarded under this section shall be for a period of not more than #d years1 but may be renewed by the ,secretary for a period of #b years4 7,b7 ,amount ,a grant under this section may not be in an amount greater than #a1jjj1jjj4 7b7 ,application ,to be selected to receive a grant under this section an eligible institution participating under this part shall submit an application to the ,secretary at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,secretary may require1 including a plan that describes how the eligible institution will establish or expand a program to develop work-based learning positions that will-- 7#a7 benefit students who demonstrate exceptional need 7as defined in section #dac;,c7c77#b772 7#b7 identify high-demand occupations 7as determined by the ,bureau of ,labor and ,statistics1 ,state departments of labor1 and local workforce investment boards7 and develop partnerships with high-demand employers 7including nonprofit organizations1 for-profit firms1 or public agencies72 7#c7 involve participating employers in evaluating and improving such program2 7#d7 track and report academic and employment outcomes for participating students2 and 7#e7 be able to continue after the end of the grant term4 7c7 ,use of funds ,grant funds awarded under this program shall be used to pay wages for students participating under this program and develop work-based learning positions that-- 7#a7 are for a period of at least #ab weeks2 7#b7 serve students who demonstrate exceptional need 7as defined in section #dac;,c7c77#b772 7#c7 limit administrative work to no more than #be percent of such position2 7#d7 provide a minimum of #ae hours of work per week during periods of enrollment and #cj hours per week during periods of nonenrollment1 except such requirement may be waived by the institution in consultation with a student2 7#e7 include career coaching from participating employers 7including mock interviews1 resume writing assistance1 and counseling on applying for and attaining employment72 and 7#f7 provide participating students with opportunities to meet with employers in fields or industries related to those of participating employers4 7d7 ,report ,on a date that is before the date on which the period of the grant received by an eligible institution under this section terminates1 such institution shall submit a report to the ,secretary including-- 7#a7 the graduation rate or completion rate 7as described under section #ddb7;a77#a77;,c77 with respect to students participating in work-based learning positions under the pilot program2 and 7#b7 the results of the work-based learning opportunities program for which such institution received such grant1 including-- 7,a7 participating students' satisfaction with the program as reported in surveys under section #dej1 as amended by section #dagh of the ,aim ,higher ,act2 7,b7 the types of jobs in which participating students were employed and the types of duties performed in such jobs2 7,c7 the academic programs of the participating students2 7,d7 the share of participating students who worked at another job1 in addition to the one under the pilot program2 7,e7 the percentage of participating students who1 during the second quarter after completing their academic program1 are in education or training activities or unsubsidized employment2 7,f7 the percentage of participating students employed in high-demand occupations within #b quarters of completing their academic programs2 and 7,g7 other items as deemed relevant by the ,secretary4 7e7 ,reservation of funding for such program ,from the amount appropriated under section #dda7;b7 for a fiscal year and remaining after the ,secretary reserves funds under section #ddb7;a77#a71 the ,secretary shall reserve #cj1jjj1jjj to carry out grants under this section4 4 #djeh4 ,department activities ,part ,c of title ,,iv of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajhg-ea et seq47 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 #dej4 ,department activities 7a7 ,surveys ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this section1 the ,secretary shall develop1 in consultation with work-study administrators from institutions of higher education1 participating employers1 and participating students-- 7#a7 a consumer-tested electronic survey for students awarded work-study employment under the ,federal work-study program under this part that-- 7,a7 measures each such student's satisfaction with the ,federal work-study program1 including-- 7i7 any complaints the student has with respect to the program2 7ii7 the amount and quality of the on-the-job training the student received2 7iii7 the amount and quality of on-the-job supervision and employer feedback the student received2 7iv7 the amount and quality of information provided by the institution about the work-study program and job opportunities and the availability of work-study staff at the institution2 7v7 the quality of the assistance provided by the institution to the student in finding a work-study job and the availability of types of jobs2 and 7vi7 the student's overall satisfaction with the work-study program2 7,b7 measures the applicability of work-study employment to the educational goals and career goals of each such student2 7,c7 elicits an assessment by each such student of the capacity to manage time between work-study employment and coursework2 7,d7 measures1 with respect to the program-- 7i7 the award amounts under the program2 7ii7 the average number of hours students worked per week1 and the wages received for such work2 7iii7 the number of on campus jobs and off campus jobs2 7iv7 how students located work-study positions2 7v7 the work performed at each job2 7vi7 whether students worked additional jobs while employed in a work-study job 7and the reason for such additional job72 7vii7 whether the work-study employment had an impact on the student's academic performance2 and 7viii7 the voluntarily disclosed demographics of students awarded work-study employment2 and 7,e7 includes such information as the ,secretary may require2 and 7#b7 a consumer-tested electronic survey for employers of students described in paragraph 7#a7 that-- 7,a7 measures each such employer's satisfaction with the ,federal work-study program1 including-- 7i7 the extent to which the employer is satisfied with its ability to accommodate students' schedules2 7ii7 the extent to which student-employees are prepared for the duties advertised for the job2 and 7iii7 the extent to which the employer is satisfied with opportunities to make recommendations for improving institutions' academic programs2 7,b7 elicits an assessment by each such employer of-- 7i7 any complaints the employer had with respect to the program2 7ii7 any skills or knowledge necessary for the job that student-employees are lacking2 and 7iii7 the extent of outreach from institutions to the employer2 and 7,c7 includes such information as the ,secretary may require2 and 7#c7 a consumer-tested electronic survey that1 not less than once every #d years1 with respect to each institution of higher education participating in the ,federal work-study program1 measures-- 7,a7 methods used to recruit on-campus and off-campus employers2 7,b7 if an institution operates a job location development program-- 7i7 the share of jobs filled on-campus and off-campus2 7ii7 the share of jobs filled by-- 7,i7 work-study recipients2 and 7,,ii7 students who demonstrate exceptional need 7as defined in section #dac;,c7c77#b772 7iii7 the primary factors considered in matching work-study students and jobs2 7iv7 the share of students employed in work-based learning opportunities2 and 7v7 the share of students employed during qualified periods of nonenrollment1 including the share of students with exceptional need 7as defined in section #dac;,c7c77#b77 employed during qualified periods of nonenrollment2 7,c7 the institution's ,federal and non-,federal contributions toward work-study wages2 7,d7 the primary factors considered in awarding students work-study and in determining the amount of the award2 7,e7 the acceptance rate among students who were offered work-study aid2 and 7,f7 other information the ,secretary may require4 7b7 ,results ,the ,secretary shall develop an online portal-- 7#a7 for students1 employers1 and institutions of higher education to access the surveys required under subsection 7a72 and 7#b7 to compile the results of such surveys4 7c7 ,report ,not less than once every #d years after the date of the enactment of this subsection1 the ,secretary shall submit a report to ,congress that includes-- 7#a7 the data collected under this section 7redacted for personal information72 7#b7 with respect to students employed in work-study through the ,federal work-study program-- 7,a7 the types of jobs such students participated in2 7,b7 the average hours worked per week2 7,c7 the average award amount2 7,d7 the average wage rates2 7,e7 the extent to which students enter employment with skills and knowledge gained from work-study participation that have prepared them for the job2 and 7,f7 the students' satisfaction with the program and primary complaints2 7#c7 the extent to which institutions conduct outreach to employers and engage them in discussions on improving academic programs2 7#d7 the extent to which institutions conduct outreach to students and make jobs readily available2 7#e7 the extent to which the work-study employment aligns with students' academic programs or career goals2 7#f7 the employers' satisfaction with the program and primary complaints2 and 7#g7 recommendations for improving the program4 7d7 ,consultation ,in consulting with the entities described in subsection 7a7 to create the electronic surveys required under such subsection1 the ,secretary shall engage with-- 7#a7 a representative sample of institutions of higher education participating in the ,federal work-study program2 7#b7 a representative sample of employers participating in the ,federal work-study program2 and 7#c7 a representative sample of students participating in the ,federal work-study program4 7e7 ,technical assistance ,the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 provide technical assistance to institutions participating under the ,federal work-study program under this part to-- 7,a7 comply with the amendments made by subtitle ,o of the ,aim ,higher ,act and the regulations issued pursuant to this subtitle2 7,b7 administer the surveys described in subsection 7a7 to students and employers participating in the ,federal work-study program2 7,c7 ensure that ,federal work-study positions align with students' educational goals or career goals to the maximum extent practicable2 and 7,d7 satisfy the requirements under section #ddc7;b77#g72 and 7#b7 issue guidance and provide technical assistance to institutions to support improved partnerships and coordination among financial aid1 career services1 and academic advisors to administer the ,federal work-study program4 7f7 ,response rate ,in the case of an institution participating under the ,federal work-study program under this part with a response rate for students and employers with respect to the surveys described in subsection 7a77#a7 of less than #ge percent1 the ,secretary shall require such institution-- 7#a7 to submit to the ,secretary an improvement plan to increase such response rate2 and 7#b7 if the response rate has not improved #b years after the date on which an improvement plan was submitted under paragraph 7#a71 submit to the ,secretary a revised improvement plan4 7g7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated #b1jjj1jjj to carry out subsection 7a74 4 #djei4 ,study and report 7a7 ,study ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall conduct a study on best practices for assisting students participating in the ,federal work-study program under part ,c of title ,,iv of the ,higher ,education ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ajhg-ea et seq47 with-- 7#a7 connecting to off-campus employers2 7#b7 procuring work-based learning opportunities through such program2 7#c7 procuring employment that aligns with students' educational goals or career goals2 7#d7 locating employment through job location and development programs2 7#e7 procuring employment in high-demand occupations2 7#f7 balancing employment with academic programs to improve graduation and completion rates2 and 7#g7 with respect to students with exceptional need 7as defined in section #dac;,c7c77#b7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajgj;b-#b7;c77#b777-- 7,a7 locating and coordinating work-study employment during qualified periods of nonenrollment2 7,b7 increasing participation of such students in such work-study program2 and 7,c7 limiting the need for additional employment outside the work-study program4 7b7 ,report ,not later than one year after the date on which the study required under subsection 7a7 is completed1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall submit to ,congress a report summarizing the findings of such study4 7c7 ,publish report ,the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall make the report required under subsection 7b7 available to the public on the website of the ,government ,accountability ,office4 ,d #djfa4 ,refinancing programs 7a7 ,program authority ,section #dea7;a7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajhg;a7a77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking and 7#b7 and inserting 7#b72 and 7#b7 by inserting 2 and 7#c7 to make loans under section #dfj;,a and section #dfj;,b after section #dei;,a4 #djfb4 ,amendments to terms and conditions of loans and repayment plans 7a7 ,repeal of origination fees ,subsection 7c7 of section #dee of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajhg;e7c77 is repealed4 7b7 ,rulemaking regarding termination of certain repayment plans ,before the effective date of this title1 the ,secretary of ,education shall carry out a plan to end all eligibility for repayment plans other than a fixed repayment plan described in section #dic;,e and an income-based repayment plan described under section #dic;,c7f7 for loans made under part ,b or ,d of title ,,iv of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife1 unless the borrower is enrolled in another repayment plan before such effective date1 in accordance with the amendments made by this ,act4 7c7 ,repayment plans ,section #dee7;d7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajhg;e7d77 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#b7 through 7#e7 as paragraphs 7#c7 through 7#f71 respectively2 7#b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#a71 the following3 7#b7 ,design and selection on and after july #a1 #bjai 7,a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding paragraph 7#a71 for the borrower of a loan made on or after ,july #a1 #bjai1 and for other borrowers subject to paragraph 7#g71 the ,secretary shall offer a borrower of a loan made under this part #b plans for repayment of such loan1 including principal and interest on the loan4 ,the borrower shall be entitled to accelerate1 without penalty1 repayment on the borrower's loans under this part4 ,the borrower may choose-- 7i7 a fixed repayment plan described in section #dic;,e2 or 7ii7 the income-based repayment plan under section #dic;,c7f74 7,b7 ,selection by the secretary ,if a borrower of a loan made under this part on or after ,july #a1 #bjai1 does not select a repayment plan described in subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary may provide the borrower with a fixed repayment plan described in section #dic;,e4 7,c7 ,changes in selections ,beginning on ,july #a1 #bjai1 a borrower of a loan made under this part may change the borrower's selection of a repayment plan in accordance with paragraph 7#g7 and under such terms and conditions as may be established by the ,secretary4 2 7#c7 in paragraph 7#f77;,b71 as redesignated1 by striking an income contingent repayment plan4 and inserting the income-based repayment plan under section #dic;,c7f742 and 7#d7 by adding at the end the following3 7#g7 ,borrowers of loans made before july #a1 #bjai ,a borrower who is in repayment on a loan made under part ,b or part ,d before ,july #a1 #bjai-- 7,a7 may choose to retain the repayment plan that the borrower was enrolled in on the day before such date2 7,b7 may elect to-- 7i7 enter the income-based repayment plan under section #dic;,c7f72 or 7ii7 enter a fixed repayment plan described in section #dic;,e2 7,c7 after electing to leave a repayment plan other than an income-based repayment plan described under this subsection or a fixed repayment plan described in section #dic;,e1 shall not be permitted to re-elect a repayment plan that is not an income-based repayment plan under this subsection or a fixed repayment plan described in section #dic;,e2 and 7,d7 shall retain1 for purposes of repayment or cancellation of any outstanding balance of principal and interest due on a loan as described in section #dic;,c7b77#g7 any years of repayment under another income-based or income contingent repayment plan under this title4 7#h7 ,notification and automatic enrollment procedures for borrowers who are delinquent on loans 7,a7 ,authority to obtain income information ,in the case of any borrower who is at least #fj days delinquent on a covered loan1 the ,secretary may obtain such information as is reasonably necessary regarding the income and family size of the borrower 7and the borrower's spouse1 if applicable74 7,b7 ,borrower notification ,with respect to each borrower of a covered loan who is at least #fj days delinquent on such loan and who has not been subject to the procedures under this paragraph for such loan in the preceding #abj days1 the ,secretary shall1 as soon as practicable after such #fj-;day delinquency1 provide to the borrower the following3 7i7 ,notification that the borrower is at least #fj days delinquent on at least #a covered loan1 and a description of all delinquent covered loans1 nondelinquent covered loans1 and noncovered loans of the borrower4 7ii7 ,a brief description of the repayment plans for which the borrower is eligible and the covered loans and noncovered loans of the borrower that may be eligible for such plans1 based on information available to the ,secretary4 7iii7 ,the amount of monthly payments for the covered and noncovered loans under the income-based repayment plan under section #dic;,c7f7 and the fixed repayment plan described in section #dic;,e1 based on information available to the ,secretary1 including1 if the income information of the borrower is available to the ,secretary under subparagraph 7,a7-- 7,i7 the amount of the monthly payment under the income-based repayment plan under section #dic;,c7f7 and the fixed repayment plan described in section #dic;,e for which the borrower is eligible for the borrower's covered and noncovered loans1 based on such income information2 and 7,,ii7 the income1 family size1 tax filing status1 and tax year information on which each monthly payment is based4 7iv7 ,clear and simple instructions on how to select the repayment plans4 7v7 ,an explanation that1 in the case of a borrower for whom adjusted gross income is unavailable-- 7,i7 if the borrower selects to repay the covered loans of such borrower pursuant to the income-based repayment plan under section #dic;,c7f7 that defines discretionary income in such a manner that an individual not required under section #fjab7;a77#a7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf to file a return with respect to income taxes imposed by subtitle ,a of such ,code may have a calculated monthly payment greater than #j1 the borrower will be required to provide the ,secretary with other documentation of income satisfactory to the ,secretary1 which documentation the ,secretary may use to determine an appropriate repayment schedule2 and 7,,ii7 if the borrower selects to repay such loans pursuant to an income-driven repayment plan that is not described in subclause 7,i71 the borrower will not be required to provide the ,secretary with such other documentation of income1 and the borrower will have a calculated monthly payment of #j4 7vi7 ,an explanation that the ,secretary shall take the actions under subparagraph 7,c7 with respect to such borrower1 if-- 7,i7 the borrower is #abj days delinquent on #a or more covered loans and has not selected a new repayment plan for the covered loans of the borrower2 and 7,,ii7 in the case of such a borrower whose repayment plan for the covered loans of the borrower is not an income-driven repayment plan described in subparagraph 7,d7 or 7,e7 of paragraph 7#a71 the monthly payments under such repayment plan are higher than such monthly payments would be under the income-based repayment plan under section #dic;,c7f74 7vii7 ,instructions on updating the information of the borrower obtained under subparagraph 7,a74 7,c7 ,secretary's initial selection of a plan ,with respect to each borrower described in subparagraph 7,b7 who has a repayment plan for the covered loans of the borrower that meets the requirements of clause 7vi77,,ii7 of subparagraph 7,b7 and has not selected a new repayment plan for such loans in accordance with the notice received under such subparagraph1 and who is at least #abj days delinquent on such a loan1 the ,secretary shall1 as soon as practicable-- 7i7 provide the borrower with the income-based repayment plan under section #dic;,c7f72 and 7ii7 authorize the borrower to change the ,secretary's selection of a plan under this clause to the fixed repayment plan described in section #dic;,e4 7,d7 ,opt-out ,a borrower of a covered loan shall have the right to opt out of the procedures under this paragraph4 7,e7 ,procedures ,the ,secretary shall establish procedures as are necessary to effectively implement this paragraph4 7#i7 ,notification and automatic enrollment procedures for borrowers who are rehabilitating defaulted loans 7,a7 ,authority to obtain income information ,in the case of any borrower who is rehabilitating a covered loan pursuant to section #dbh;,f7a71 the ,secretary may obtain such information as is reasonably necessary regarding the income and family size of the borrower 7and the borrower's spouse1 if applicable74 7,b7 ,borrower notification ,not later than #cj days after a borrower makes the #fth payment required for the loan rehabilitation described in subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary shall notify the borrower of the process under subparagraph 7,c7 with respect to such loan4 7,c7 ,secretary's selection of plan ,with respect to each borrower who has made the #ith payment required for the loan rehabilitation described in subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary shall1 as soon as practicable after such payment1 provide the borrower with the income-based repayment plan under section #dic;,c7f71 without regard to whether the loan has been so rehabilitated4 7,d7 ,opt-out ,a borrower of a covered loan shall have the right to opt out of the procedures under this paragraph4 7,e7 ,procedures ,the ,secretary shall establish procedures as are necessary to effectively implement this paragraph4 7#aj7 ,definitions ,in this subsection3 7,a7 ,covered loan ,the term covered loan means-- 7i7 a loan made under this part2 7ii7 a loan purchased under section #dei;,a2 or 7iii7 a loan that has been assigned to the ,secretary under section #dbh7;c77#h7 or part ,e4 7,b7 ,noncovered loan ,the term noncovered loan means a loan made1 insured1 or guaranteed under this title that is not a covered loan4 7#aa7 ,application of prepayment amounts 7,a7 ,requirement ,notwithstanding any other provision of this subsection or any other provision of law-- 7i7 with respect to loans made to an eligible borrower under this part or part ,b1 which are held by the same holder and which have different applicable rates of interest1 the holder of such loans shall1 unless otherwise requested by the borrower in writing1 apply the borrower's prepayment amount 7within the meaning of section #fhb4bji7;b7 of title #cd1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 or a successor regulation7 for one or more of such loans1 first toward the outstanding balance of principal due on the loan with the highest applicable rate of interest among such loans2 and 7ii7 except as provided in clause 7i71 with respect to loans made to an eligible borrower under this part or part ,b1 which are held by the same holder and which have the same applicable rates of interest1 the holder of such loans shall1 unless otherwise requested by the borrower in writing1 apply the borrower's prepayment amount 7within the meaning of section #fhb4bji7;b7 of title #cd1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 or a successor regulation7 for one or more of such loans1 first toward the outstanding balance of principal due on the loan with the highest principal balance among such loans4 7,b7 ,eligible borrower 7i7 ,in general ,for purposes of this paragraph1 the term eligible borrower means a borrower with no outstanding balance of fees1 including collection costs and authorized late charges1 due on any loan made under this part or part ,b4 7ii7 ,prepayment amounts ,a prepayment amount 7as described in subparagraph 7,a77 made by a borrower who is not an eligible borrower to a holder shall be applied first toward the borrower's outstanding balance of fees1 including collection costs and authorized late charges1 due on any loan made under this part or part ,b held by such holder4 4 7d7 ,application ,the amendments made by subsection 7c77#e7 shall-- 7#a7 take effect as soon as the ,secretary of ,education determines practicable after the ,secretary finalizes the procedures under section #daad1 but not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act2 and 7#b7 apply to all borrowers of covered loans 7as defined in section #dee7;d77#aj7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife1 as added by subsection 7c77#e774 7e7 ,automatic recertification of income for income-,driven repayment plans ,section #dee7;e7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajhg;e7e77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7,a7 by striking does not reasonably reflect the borrower's current income and inserting whose income has decreased relative to the adjusted gross income available to the ,secretary2 and 7,b7 by inserting 1 consistent with the procedures established under paragraph 7#h77;,b77iv7 before the period at the end2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#h7 ,automatic recertification 7,a7 ,definition ,in this paragraph1 the term covered loan has the meaning given the term in subsection 7d77#aj74 7,b7 ,in general ,beginning as soon as the ,secretary determines practicable after the ,secretary finalizes the procedures under section #daad of the ,aim ,higher ,act1 but not later than #b years after the date of enactment of such ,act1 the ,secretary shall establish and implement1 with respect to any borrower described in subparagraph 7,c71 procedures to-- 7i7 obtain 7for each year of repayment and without further action by the borrower7 such information as is reasonably necessary regarding the income of such borrower 7and the borrower's spouse1 if applicable71 for the purpose of determining the repayment obligation of the borrower for such year1 including information with respect to the borrower's family size in accordance with the procedures under section #daad of the ,aim ,higher ,act1 subject to clause 7ii72 7ii7 allow the borrower1 at any time1 to opt out of clause 7i7 and prevent the ,secretary from obtaining information under such clause without further action by the borrower2 7iii7 provide the borrower with an opportunity to update the information obtained under clause 7i7 before the determination of the annual repayment obligation of the borrower2 and 7iv7 in the case of a borrower for whom adjusted gross income is unavailable-- 7,i7 if the borrower has selected to repay the covered loans of such borrower pursuant to an income contingent repayment plan that defines discretionary income in such a manner that an individual not required under section #fjab7;a77#a7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf to file a return with respect to income taxes imposed by subtitle ,a of such ,code may have a calculated monthly payment greater than #j1 the borrower will be required to provide the ,secretary with other documentation of income satisfactory to the ,secretary1 which documentation the ,secretary may use to determine an appropriate repayment schedule2 or 7,,ii7 if the borrower has selected to repay such loans pursuant to an income contingent repayment that is not described in subclause 7,i71 the borrower will not be required to provide the ,secretary with such other documentation of income1 and the borrower will have a calculated monthly payment of #j4 7,c7 ,applicability ,subparagraph 7,b7 shall apply to each borrower of a covered loan who1 on or after the date on which the ,secretary establishes procedures under such subparagraph-- 7i7 selects1 or for whom the ,secretary selects under paragraph 7#h77;,c7 or 7#i77;,c7 of subsection 7d71 or section #dbh7m77#a71 an income contingent repayment plan2 or 7ii7 recertifies income and family size under such plan4 7,d7 ,other requirements ,the procedures established by the ,secretary under this paragraph shall be consistent with the requirements of paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#g71 except as otherwise provided in this paragraph4 4 7f7 ,separating joint consolidation loans ,section #dee7;g7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajhg;e7g77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,a borrower and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,in general ,a borrower 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#b7 ,separating joint consolidation loans 7,a7 ,in general ,a married couple1 or #b individuals who were previously a married couple1 and who received a joint consolidation loan as such married couple under subparagraph 7,c7 of section #dbh;,c7a77#c7 7as such subparagraph was in effect on or before ,june #cj1 #bjjf71 may apply to the ,secretary for each individual borrower in the married couple 7or previously married couple7 to receive a separate ,federal ,direct ,consolidation ,loan under this part-- 7i7 that shall-- 7,i7 unless the ,secretary receives notice of an agreement described in subclause 7,,ii77aa71 be equal to the sum of-- 7aa7 the unpaid principal and accrued unpaid interest of the percentage of the joint consolidation loan that1 as of the day before such joint consolidation loan was made1 was attributable to the loans of the individual borrower for whom such separate consolidation loan is being made2 and 7bb7 any other loans described in section #dbh;,c7a77#d7 that such individual borrower selects for consolidation under this part2 or 7,,ii7 be equal to the sum of-- 7aa7 the unpaid principal and accrued unpaid interest of the percentage of the joint consolidation loan that1 as of the date of application under this paragraph1 the married couple 7or previously married couple7 agrees shall be considered attributable to the loans of the individual borrower for whom such separate consolidation loan is being made2 and 7bb7 any other loans described in section #dbh;,c7a77#d7 that such individual borrower selects for consolidation under this part2 7ii7 the proceeds of which shall be paid by the ,secretary to the holder or holders-- 7,i7 of the joint consolidation loan for the purpose of discharging the liability on the percentage of such joint consolidation loan described in subclause 7,i77aa7 or 7,,ii77aa7 of clause 7i72 and 7,,ii7 of the loans selected for consolidation under subclause 7,i77bb7 or subclause 7,,ii77bb7 of clause 7i7 for the purpose of discharging the liability on such loans2 7iii7 except as otherwise provided in this paragraph1 that has the same terms and conditions1 and rate of interest as the joint consolidation loan2 7iv7 for which any payment made under section #dee7m77#a77;,a7 on the joint consolidation loan during a period in which the individual borrower for whom such separate consolidation loan is being made was employed in a public service job described in section #dee7m77#a77;,b7 shall be treated as if such payment were made on such separate consolidation loan2 and 7v7 for which any payment made under an income contingent repayment plan or an income-based repayment plan described in subparagraph 7,d7 or 7,e7 of section #dee7;d77#a71 respectively1 on the joint consolidation loan shall be treated as if such payment were made on such separate consolidation loan4 7,b7 ,application for separate direct consolidation loan 7i7 ,joint application ,except as provided in clause 7ii71 to receive separate consolidation loans under subparagraph 7,a71 both individual borrowers in a married couple 7or previously married couple7 shall jointly apply under subparagraph 7,a74 7ii7 ,separate application ,an individual borrower in a married couple 7or previously married couple7 may apply for a separate consolidation loan under subparagraph 7,a7 separately and without regard to whether or when the other individual borrower in the married couple 7or previously married couple7 applies under subparagraph 7,a71 in a case in which-- 7,i7 the individual borrower has experienced from the other individual borrower-- 7aa7 domestic violence 7as defined in section #djjjb7;a7 of the ,violence ,against ,women ,act of #aiid 7#cd ,u4,s4,c4 #abbia7;a7772 or 7bb7 economic abuse 7including behaviors that control such borrower's ability to acquire1 use1 and maintain access to money1 credit1 or the joint financial obligations of both borrowers72 7,,ii7 the individual borrower certifies1 on a form approved by the ,secretary1 that such borrower is unable to reasonably reach or access the loan information of the other individual borrower2 or 7,,iii7 the ,secretary determines that authorizing each individual borrower to apply separately under subparagraph 7,a7 would be in the best fiscal interests of the ,federal ,government4 7,c7 ,borrower eligibility ,notwithstanding section #dbh;,c7a77#c77;,a71 the ,secretary shall award a consolidation loan under this part to each borrower who-- 7i7 applies for such loan under subparagraph 7,a72 and 7ii7 meets the requirements of subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b74 4 #djfc4 ,amendments to terms and conditions of borrower defenses ,section #dee7;h7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife is amended to read as follows3 7h7 ,borrower defenses 7#a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding any other provision of ,state or ,federal law1 a defense to repayment of a loan under this title includes-- 7,a7 a substantial misrepresentation under section #dhg7;c77#c72 7,b7 an act or omission that would give rise to a cause of action against the school under applicable ,state law2 or 7,c7 such further acts or omissions that the ,secretary determines appropriate4 7#b7 ,procedures 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall1 with respect to a borrower defense under this subsection-- 7i7 determine the entitlement of a borrower to relief based on all evidence available to the ,department2 and 7ii7 provide an expeditious and fair process to consider applications provided by individuals1 groups1 and representatives on behalf of groups4 7,b7 ,independent determination ,a determination under subparagraph 7,a77i7 shall be independent of any action that the ,department may take to recoup from the school related to the borrower defense4 7,c7 ,cancellation of debt ,if the ,secretary determines under subparagraph 7,a77i7 that a borrower is entitled to relief1 the ,secretary shall cancel all outstanding debt1 and return any payments made on the loans of such borrower4 7#c7 ,regulations ,the ,secretary shall specify in regulations which acts or omissions of an institution of higher education a borrower may assert as a defense to repayment of a loan made under this part1 except that in no event may a borrower recover from the ,secretary1 in any action arising from or relating to a loan made under this part1 an amount in excess of the amount such borrower has repaid on such loan4 4 #djfd4 ,amendments to terms and conditions of ,public ,service ,loan ,forgiveness ,section #dee7m7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajhg;e7m77 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#c7 and 7#d7 as paragraphs 7#d7 and 7#e71 respectively2 and 7#b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#b7 the following3 7#c7 ,special rules for section #dfj;a loans 7,a7 ,refinanced ,federal ,direct ,loans ,notwithstanding paragraph 7#a71 in determining the number of monthly payments that meet the requirements of such paragraph for an eligible ,federal ,direct ,loan refinanced under section #dfj;,a that was originally a loan under this part1 the ,secretary shall include all monthly payments made on the original loan that meet the requirements of such paragraph4 7,b7 ,refinanced ,,ffel loans ,in the case of an eligible ,federal ,direct ,loan refinanced under section #dfj;,a that was originally a loan under part ,b1 only monthly payments made after the date on which the loan was refinanced may be included for purposes of paragraph 7#a74 2 7#c7 in paragraph 7#d77;,a7 7as redesignated by paragraph 7#a77-- 7,a7 by inserting 7including any ,federal ,direct ,stafford ,loan1 ,federal ,direct ,,plus ,loan1 ,federal ,direct ,unsubsidized ,stafford ,loan1 or ,federal ,direct ,consolidation ,loan refinanced under section #dfj;,a7 before the period at the end2 and 7,b7 by striking ,the term and inserting the following3 7i7 ,in general ,the term 2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7ii7 ,treatment of certain consolidation loan payments ,in a case in which a borrower makes a monthly payment under paragraph 7#a77;,a7 on a ,federal ,direct ,consolidation ,loan that was used to repay an eligible ,federal ,direct ,loan described in clause 7i7 for which at least one monthly payment has been made under paragraph 7#a77;,a7 prior to the consolidation1 the monthly payment on such ,federal ,direct ,consolidation ,loan shall be treated as a monthly payment on such eligible ,federal ,direct ,loan4 2 and 7#d7 by amending subparagraph 7,b7 of paragraph 7#d7 7as redesignated by paragraph 7#a77 to read as follows3 7,b7 ,public service job ,the term public service job means-- 7i7 a full-time job in emergency management1 government 7excluding time served as a member of ,congress71 military service1 public safety1 law enforcement1 public health 7including nurses1 nurse practitioners1 nurses in a clinical setting1 and full-time professionals engaged in health care practitioner occupations and health care support occupations1 as such terms are defined by the ,bureau of ,labor ,statistics71 public education1 social work in a public child or family service agency1 public interest law services 7including prosecution or public defense or legal advocacy on behalf of low-income communities at a nonprofit organization71 early childhood education 7including licensed or regulated childcare1 ,head ,start1 and ,state funded prekindergarten71 public service for individuals with disabilities1 public service for the elderly1 public library sciences1 school-based library sciences and other school-based services1 or at an organization that is described in section #eja7;c77#c7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf and exempt from taxation under section #eja7;a7 of such ,code2 7ii7 teaching as a full-time faculty member at a ,tribal ,college or ,university as defined in section #caf7;b7 and other faculty teaching in high-needs subject areas or areas of shortage 7including nurse faculty1 foreign language faculty1 and part-time faculty at community colleges71 as determined by the ,secretary2 7iii7 a full-time job as an employee or manager of a farm or ranch that1 with respect to a fiscal year1 has earnings of gross revenue during such year from the sale of agricultural products equal to or greater than-- 7,i7 in the case of #bjag1 #ce1jjj2 or 7,,ii7 in the case of any succeeding year1 the amount applicable under this subparagraph for the previous year1 increased by the estimated percentage change in the ,consumer ,price ,index for the most recent year preceding such year2 7iv7 a full-time job with a veterans or military service organization as described in paragraph 7#ai7 or 7#bc7 of section #eja7;c7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code2 or 7v7 any health care practitioner who1 as a result of ,state law1 cannot be directly employed by a hospital or other health care facility for the provision of professional medical services1 but who works in a public service job at that hospital or other health care facility by virtue of being granted professional privileges or pursuant to a written arrangement for the provision of professional services4 4 #djfe4 ,federal ,direct ,perkins ,loans terms and conditions ,part ,d of title ,,iv of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajhg;a et seq47 is amended by inserting after section #dee the following new section3 #dee;,a4 ,federal ,direct ,perkins ,loans 7a7 ,designation of loans ,loans made to borrowers under this section shall be known as ,federal ,direct ,perkins ,loans4 7b7 ,in general ,it is the purpose of this section to authorize loans to be awarded by institutions of higher education through agreements established under section #dfc7;f74 ,unless otherwise specified in this section1 all terms and conditions and other requirements applicable to ,federal ,direct ,unsubsidized ,stafford loans established under section #dee7;a77#b77;,d7 shall apply to loans made pursuant to this section4 7c7 ,eligible borrowers ,any student meeting the requirements for student eligibility under section #dfd7;b7 7including graduate and professional students as defined in regulations promulgated by the ,secretary7 shall be eligible to borrow a ,federal ,direct ,perkins ,loan1 provided the student attends an eligible institution with an agreement with the ,secretary under section #dfc7;f71 and the institution uses its authority under that agreement to award the student a loan4 7d7 ,loan limits ,the annual and aggregate limits for loans under this section shall be the same as those established under section #dfd1 and aggregate limits shall include loans made by institutions under agreements under section #dfc7;a74 7e7 ,applicable rates of interest ,loans made pursuant to this section shall bear interest1 on the unpaid balance of the loan1 at the rate of #e percent per year4 4 #djff4 ,requiring a common manual for servicers ,section #def of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajib7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7c7 ,common manual ,the ,secretary shall create a manual of common procedures and policies for entities with which the ,secretary enters into contracts for origination1 servicing1 and collection of ,federal student loans as described in subsection 7b71 to standardize procedures to ensure borrowers are well-served4 4 #djfg4 ,refinancing ,,ffel and ,federal ,direct ,loans ,part ,d of title ,,iv of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajhg;a et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #dfj;,a4 ,refinancing ,,ffel and ,federal ,direct ,loans 7a7 ,in general ,beginning not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of the ,aim ,higher ,act1 the ,secretary shall establish a program under which the ,secretary1 upon the receipt of an application from a qualified borrower1 makes a loan under this part1 in accordance with the provisions of this section1 in order to permit the borrower to obtain the interest rate provided under subsection 7c74 7b7 ,refinancing direct loans 7#a7 ,federal direct loans ,upon application of a qualified borrower1 the ,secretary shall repay a ,federal ,direct ,stafford ,loan1 a ,federal ,direct ,unsubsidized ,stafford ,loan1 a ,federal ,direct ,,plus ,loan1 or a ,federal ,direct ,consolidation ,loan of the qualified borrower1 for which the first disbursement was made1 or the application for the consolidation loan was received1 before ,july #a1 #bjai1 with the proceeds of a refinanced ,federal ,direct ,stafford ,loan1 a ,federal ,direct ,unsubsidized ,stafford ,loan1 a ,federal ,direct ,,plus ,loan1 or a ,federal ,direct ,consolidation ,loan1 respectively1 issued to the borrower in an amount equal to the sum of the unpaid principal1 accrued unpaid interest1 and late charges of the original loan4 7#b7 ,refinancing ,,ffel program loans as refinanced ,federal ,direct ,loans ,upon application of a qualified borrower for any loan that was made1 insured1 or guaranteed under part ,b and for which the first disbursement was made1 or the application for the consolidation loan was received1 before ,july #a1 #bjaj1 the ,secretary shall make a loan under this part1 in an amount equal to the sum of the unpaid principal1 accrued unpaid interest1 and late charges of the original loan to the borrower in accordance with the following3 7,a7 ,the ,secretary shall pay the proceeds of such loan to the eligible lender of the loan made1 insured1 or guaranteed under part ,b1 in order to discharge the borrower from any remaining obligation to the lender with respect to the original loan4 7,b7 ,a loan made under this section that was originally-- 7i7 a loan originally made1 insured1 or guaranteed under section #dbh shall be a ,federal ,direct ,stafford ,loan2 7ii7 a loan originally made1 insured1 or guaranteed under section #dbh;,b shall be a ,federal ,direct ,,plus ,loan2 7iii7 a loan originally made1 insured1 or guaranteed under section #dbh;,h shall be a ,federal ,direct ,unsubsidized ,stafford ,loan2 and 7iv7 a loan originally made1 insured1 or guaranteed under section #dbh;,c shall be a ,federal ,direct ,consolidation ,loan4 7,c7 ,the interest rate for each loan made by the ,secretary under this paragraph shall be the rate provided under subsection 7c74 7c7 ,interest rates 7#a7 ,in general ,the interest rate for the refinanced ,federal ,direct ,stafford ,loans1 ,federal ,direct ,unsubsidized ,stafford ,loans1 ,federal ,direct ,,plus ,loans1 and ,federal ,direct ,consolidation ,loans1 shall be a rate equal to-- 7,a7 in any case where the original loan was a loan under section #dbh or #dbh;,h1 a ,federal ,direct ,stafford loan1 or a ,federal ,direct ,unsubsidized ,stafford ,loan1 that was issued to an undergraduate student1 a rate equal to the rate for ,federal ,direct ,stafford ,loans and ,federal ,direct ,unsubsidized ,stafford ,loans issued to undergraduate students for the #ab-month period beginning on ,july #a1 #bjag1 and ending on ,june #cj1 #bjah2 7,b7 in any case where the original loan was a loan under section #dbh or #dbh;,h1 a ,federal ,direct ,stafford ,loan1 or a ,federal ,direct ,unsubsidized ,stafford ,loan1 that was issued to a graduate or professional student1 a rate equal to the rate for ,federal ,direct ,unsubsidized ,stafford ,loans issued to graduate or professional students for the #ab-month period beginning on ,july #a1 #bjag1 and ending on ,june #cj1 #bjah2 7,c7 in any case where the original loan was a loan under section #dbh;,b or a ,federal ,direct ,,plus ,loan1 a rate equal to the rate for ,federal ,direct ,,plus ,loans for the #ab-month period beginning on ,july #a1 #bjag1 and ending on ,june #cj1 #bjah2 and 7,d7 in any case where the original loan was a loan under section #dbh;,c or a ,federal ,direct ,consolidation ,loan1 a rate calculated in accordance with paragraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,interest rates for consolidation loans 7,a7 ,method of calculation ,in order to determine the interest rate for any refinanced ,federal ,direct ,consolidation ,loan under paragraph 7#a77;,d71 the ,secretary shall-- 7i7 determine each of the component loans that were originally consolidated in the loan under section #dbh;,c or the ,federal ,direct ,consolidation ,loan1 and calculate the proportion of the unpaid principal balance of the loan under section #dbh;,c or the ,federal ,direct ,consolidation ,loan that each component loan represents2 7ii7 use the proportions determined in accordance with clause 7i7 and the interest rate applicable for each component loan1 as determined under subparagraph 7,b71 to calculate the weighted average of the interest rates on the loans consolidated into the loan under section #dbh;,c or the ,federal ,direct ,consolidation ,loan2 and 7iii7 apply the weighted average calculated under clause 7ii7 as the interest rate for the refinanced ,federal ,direct ,consolidation ,loan4 7,b7 ,interest rates for component loans ,the interest rates for the component loans of a loan made under section #dbh;,c or a ,federal ,direct ,consolidation ,loan shall be the following3 7i7 ,the interest rate for any loan under section #dbh or #dbh;,h1 ,federal ,direct ,stafford ,loan1 or ,federal ,direct ,unsubsidized ,stafford ,loan issued to an undergraduate student shall be a rate equal to the lesser of-- 7,i7 the rate for ,federal ,direct ,stafford ,loans and ,federal ,direct ,unsubsidized ,stafford ,loans issued to undergraduate students for the #ab-month period beginning on ,july #a1 #bjag1 and ending on ,june #cj1 #bjah2 or 7,,ii7 the original interest rate of the component loan4 7ii7 ,the interest rate for any loan under section #dbh or #dbh;,h1 ,federal ,direct ,stafford ,loan1 or ,federal ,direct ,unsubsidized ,stafford ,loan issued to a graduate or professional student shall be a rate equal to the lesser of-- 7,i7 the rate for ,federal ,direct ,unsubsidized ,stafford ,loans issued to graduate or professional students for the #ab-month period beginning on ,july #a1 #bjag1 and ending on ,june #cj1 #bjah2 or 7,,ii7 the original interest rate of the component loan4 7iii7 ,the interest rate for any loan under section #dbh;,b or ,federal ,direct ,,plus ,loan shall be a rate equal to the lesser of-- 7,i7 the rate for ,federal ,direct ,,plus ,loans for the #ab-month period beginning on ,july #a1 #bjag1 and ending on ,june #cj1 #bjah2 or 7,,ii7 the original interest rate of the component loan4 7iv7 ,the interest rate for any component loan that is a loan under section #dbh;,c or a ,federal ,direct ,consolidation ,loan shall be the weighted average of the interest rates that would apply under this subparagraph for each loan comprising the component consolidation loan4 7v7 ,the interest rate for any eligible loan that is a component of a loan made under section #dbh;,c or a ,federal ,direct ,consolidation ,loan and is not described in clauses 7i7 through 7iv7 shall be the interest rate on the original component loan4 7#c7 ,fixed rate ,the applicable rate of interest determined under paragraph 7#a7 for a refinanced loan under this section shall be fixed for the period of the loan4 7d7 ,terms and conditions of loans 7#a7 ,in general ,a loan that is refinanced under this section shall have the same terms and conditions as the original loan1 except as otherwise provided in this section4 7#b7 ,no automatic extension of repayment period ,refinancing a loan under this section shall not result in the extension of the duration of the repayment period of the loan1 and the borrower shall retain the same repayment term that was in effect on the original loan4 ,nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to prevent a borrower from electing a different repayment plan at any time in accordance with section #dee7;d77#d74 7e7 ,definition of qualified borrower 7#a7 ,in general ,for purposes of this section1 the term qualified borrower means a borrower-- 7,a7 of a loan under this part or part ,b for which the first disbursement was made1 or the application for a consolidation loan was received1 before ,july #a1 #bjah2 and 7,b7 who meets the eligibility requirements based on income or debt-to-income ratio established by the ,secretary4 7#b7 ,income requirements ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of the ,aim ,higher ,act1 the ,secretary shall establish eligibility requirements based on income or debt-to-income ratio that take into consideration providing access to refinancing under this section for borrowers with the greatest financial need4 7f7 ,notification to borrowers ,the ,secretary1 in coordination with the ,director of the ,bureau of ,consumer ,financial ,protection1 shall undertake a campaign to alert borrowers of loans that are eligible for refinancing under this section that the borrowers are eligible to apply for such refinancing4 ,the campaign shall include the following activities3 7#a7 ,developing consumer information materials about the availability of ,federal student loan refinancing4 7#b7 ,requiring servicers of loans under this part or part ,b to provide such consumer information to borrowers in a manner determined appropriate by the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,director of the ,bureau of ,consumer ,financial ,protection4 4 #djfh4 ,refinancing private student loans ,part ,d of title ,,iv of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajhg;a et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #dfj;,b4 ,federal direct refinanced private loan program 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,eligible private education loan ,the term eligible private education loan means a private education loan1 as defined in section #adj7;a7 of the ,truth in ,lending ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #afej7;a771 that-- 7,a7 was disbursed to the borrower before ,july #a1 #bjai2 and 7,b7 was for the borrower's own postsecondary educational expenses for an eligible program at an institution of higher education participating in the loan program under this part1 as of the date that the loan was disbursed4 7#b7 ,federal direct refinanced private loan ,the term ,federal ,direct ,refinanced ,private ,loan means a loan issued under subsection 7b77#a74 7#c7 ,private educational lender ,the term private educational lender has the meaning given the term in section #adj7;a7 of the ,truth in ,lending ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #afej7;a774 7#d7 ,qualified borrower ,the term qualified borrower means an individual who-- 7,a7 has an eligible private education loan2 7,b7 has been current on payments on the eligible private education loan for the #f months prior to the date of the qualified borrower's application for refinancing under this section1 and is in good standing on the loan at the time of such application2 7,c7 is not in default on the eligible private education loan or on any loan made1 insured1 or guaranteed under this part or part ,b or ,e2 and 7,d7 meets the eligibility requirements described in subsection 7b77#b74 7b7 ,program authorized 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,secretary of the ,treasury1 shall carry out a program under which the ,secretary1 upon application by a qualified borrower who has an eligible private education loan1 shall issue such borrower a loan under this part in accordance with the following3 7,a7 ,the loan issued under this program shall be in an amount equal to the sum of the unpaid principal1 accrued unpaid interest1 and late charges of the private education loan4 7,b7 ,the ,secretary shall pay the proceeds of the loan issued under this program to the private educational lender of the private education loan1 in order to discharge the qualified borrower from any remaining obligation to the lender with respect to the original loan4 7,c7 ,the ,secretary shall require that the qualified borrower undergo loan counseling that provides all of the information and counseling required under clause 7i7 and clauses 7iv7 through 7xiv7 of section #dhe7;b77#a77;,a7 7as amended by the ,aim ,higher ,act7 before the loan is refinanced in accordance with this section1 and before the proceeds of such loan are paid to the private educational lender4 7,d7 ,the ,secretary shall issue the loan as a ,federal ,direct ,refinanced ,private ,loan1 which shall have the same terms1 conditions1 and benefits as a ,federal ,direct ,unsubsidized ,stafford ,loan1 except as otherwise provided in this section4 7#b7 ,borrower eligibility ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of the ,aim ,higher ,act1 the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,secretary of the ,treasury and the ,director of the ,bureau of ,consumer ,financial ,protection1 shall establish eligibility requirements-- 7,a7 based on income or debt-to-income ratio that take into consideration providing access to refinancing under this section for borrowers with the greatest financial need2 7,b7 to ensure eligibility only for borrowers in good standing2 7,c7 to minimize inequities between ,federal ,direct ,refinanced ,private ,loans and other ,federal student loans2 7,d7 to preclude windfall profits for private educational lenders2 and 7,e7 to ensure full access to the program authorized in this subsection for borrowers with private loans who otherwise meet the criteria established in accordance with subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b74 7c7 ,interest rate 7#a7 ,in general ,the interest rate for a ,federal ,direct ,refinanced ,private ,loan is-- 7,a7 in the case of a ,federal ,direct ,refinanced ,private ,loan for a private education loan originally issued for undergraduate postsecondary educational expenses1 a rate equal to the rate for ,federal ,direct ,stafford ,loans and ,federal ,direct ,unsubsidized ,stafford ,loans issued to undergraduate students for the #ab-month period beginning on ,july #a1 #bjag1 and ending on ,june #cj1 #bjah2 and 7,b7 in the case of a ,federal ,direct ,refinanced ,private ,loan for a private education loan originally issued for graduate or professional degree postsecondary educational expenses1 a rate equal to the rate for ,federal ,direct ,unsubsidized ,stafford ,loans issued to graduate or professional students for the #ab-month period beginning on ,july #a1 #bjag1 and ending on ,june #cj1 #bjah4 7#b7 ,combined undergraduate and graduate study loans ,if a ,federal ,direct ,refinanced ,private ,loan is for a private education loan originally issued for both undergraduate and graduate or professional postsecondary educational expenses1 the interest rate shall be a rate equal to the rate for ,federal ,direct ,,plus ,loans for the #ab-month period beginning on ,july #a1 #bjag1 and ending on ,june #cj1 #bjah4 7#c7 ,fixed rate ,the applicable rate of interest determined under this subsection for a ,federal ,direct ,refinanced ,private ,loan shall be fixed for the period of the loan4 7d7 ,no inclusion in aggregate limits ,the amount of a ,federal ,direct ,refinanced ,private ,loan1 or a ,federal ,direct ,consolidated ,loan to the extent such loan was used to repay a ,federal ,direct ,refinanced ,private ,loan1 shall not be included in calculating a borrower's annual or aggregate loan limits under section #dbh or #dbh;,h4 7e7 ,no eligibility for service-,related repayment ,notwithstanding sections #dbh,k7a77#b77;,a71 #dbh,l7b77#b71 #dee7m77#d77;,a71 and #dfj7;b71 a ,federal ,direct ,refinanced ,private ,loan1 or any ,federal ,direct ,consolidation ,loan to the extent such loan was used to repay a ,federal ,direct ,refinanced ,private ,loan1 shall not be eligible for any loan repayment or loan forgiveness program under section #dbh,k1 #dbh,l1 or #dfj or for the repayment plan for public service employees under section #dee7m74 7f7 ,private educational lender reporting requirement 7#a7 ,reporting required ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of the ,aim ,higher ,act1 the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,secretary of the ,treasury and the ,director of the ,bureau of ,consumer ,financial ,protection1 shall establish a requirement that private educational lenders report the data described in paragraph 7#b7 to the ,secretary1 to ,congress1 to the ,secretary of the ,treasury1 and to the ,director of the ,bureau of ,consumer ,financial ,protection1 in order to allow for an assessment of the private education loan market4 7#b7 ,contents of reporting ,the data that private educational lenders shall report in accordance with paragraph 7#a7 shall include each of the following about private education loans 7as defined in section #adj7;a7 of the ,truth in ,lending ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #afej7;a7773 7,a7 ,the total amount of private education loan debt the lender holds4 7,b7 ,the total number of private education loan borrowers the lender serves4 7,c7 ,the average interest rate on the outstanding private education loan debt held by the lender4 7,d7 ,the proportion of private education loan borrowers who are in default on a loan held by the lender4 7,e7 ,the proportion of the outstanding private education loan volume held by the lender that is in default4 7,f7 ,the proportions of outstanding private education loan borrowers who are #cj1 #fj1 and #ij days delinquent4 7,g7 ,the proportions of outstanding private education loan volume that is #cj1 #fj1 and #ij days delinquent4 7g7 ,notification to borrowers ,the ,secretary1 in coordination with the ,secretary of the ,treasury and the ,director of the ,bureau of ,consumer ,financial ,protection1 shall undertake a campaign to alert borrowers about the availability of private student loan refinancing under this section4 4 ,e #djga4 ,authorization of appropriations for ,perkins loan ,section #dfa of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajhg;aa7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 by striking 7#a7 ,in general4--2 7,b7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,a71 7,b71 and 7,c7 as paragraphs 7#a71 7#b71 and 7#c71 respectively2 and 7,c7 by striking paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c72 and 7#b7 by striking subsection 7c74 #djgb4 ,allocation of funds for ,perkins loan ,section #dfb of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajhg;bb7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#a71 by striking ,from and inserting ,for any fiscal year before fiscal year #bjai1 from2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7i77#a71 by striking for any fiscal year1 and inserting for any fiscal year before fiscal year #bjai14 #djgc4 ,federal ,direct ,perkins loan allocation ,part ,e of title ,,iv of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajhg;aa et seq47 is amended by inserting after section #dfb the following3 #dfb;,a4 ,federal ,direct ,perkins loan allocation 7a7 ,purposes ,the purposes of this section are-- 7#a7 to allocate1 among eligible and participating institutions 7as such terms are defined in this section71 the authority to make ,federal ,direct ,perkins ,loans under section #dee;,a with a portion of the annual loan authority described in subsection 7b72 and 7#b7 to make funds available1 in accordance with section #deb1 to each participating institution from a portion of the annual loan authority described in subsection 7b71 in an amount not to exceed the sum of an institution's allocation of funds under subparagraphs 7,a71 7,b71 and 7,c7 of subsection 7b77#a7 to enable each such institution to make ,federal ,direct ,perkins ,loans to eligible students at the institution4 7b7 ,available ,direct ,perkins annual loan authority 7#a7 ,availability and allocations ,there are hereby made available1 from funds made available for loans made under part ,d1 not to exceed #f1jjj1jjj1jjj of annual loan authority for award year #bjai-bjbj and each succeeding award year1 to be allocated as follows 7except as provided in paragraphs 7#c7 and 7#d773 7,a7 ,the ,secretary shall allocate of such funds for each award year by allocating to each participating institution an amount equal to the adjusted self-help need amount of the institution1 as determined in accordance with subsection 7c7 for such award year4 7,b7 ,the ,secretary shall allocate #ad of such funds for each award year by allocating to each participating institution an amount equal to the low tuition incentive amount of the institution1 as determined in accordance with subsection 7d74 7,c7 ,the ,secretary shall allocate #ad of such funds for each award year by allocating to each participating institution an amount which bears the same ratio to the funds allocated under this subparagraph as the ratio determined in accordance with subsection 7e7 for the calculation of the ,federal ,pell ,grant and degree recipient amount of the institution4 7#b7 ,no funds to non-participating institutions ,the ,secretary shall not make funds available under this subsection to any eligible institution that is not a participating institution4 ,the adjusted self-help need amount 7determined in accordance with subsection 7c77 of an eligible institution that is not a participating institution shall not be made available to any other institution4 7#c7 ,required minimum amount ,notwithstanding paragraph 7#a71 in no case shall the sum of a participating institution's allocation of loan authority computed under subsections 7c71 7d71 and 7e7 be less than the average of the institution's total principal amount of loans made under this part for each of the academic years #bjaa-bjab through #bjae-bjaf4 7#d7 ,additional adjustments ,if the ,secretary determines that the sum of a participating institution's allocation of loan authority under subsections 7c71 7d71 and 7e7 is below the minimum amount required under paragraph 7#c71 the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 for each institution for which the minimum amount under paragraph 7#c7 is not satisfied1 increase the amount of such sum to the amount of the required minimum under such paragraph2 and 7,b7 ratably reduce the amount of the sum of such loan authority of all participating institutions not described in subparagraph 7,a74 7c7 ,adjusted self-,help need amount ,for the purposes of subsection 7b77#a77;,a71 the ,secretary shall calculate the adjusted self-help need amount of each eligible institution for an award year as follows3 7#a7 ,use of base self-help need amounts 7,a7 ,in general ,except as provided in paragraphs 7#b71 7#c71 and 7#d71 the adjusted self-help need amount of each eligible institution shall be the institution's base self-help need amount1 which is the sum of-- 7i7 the self-help need of the institution's eligible undergraduate students for such award year2 and 7ii7 the self-help need of the institution's eligible graduate and professional students for such award year4 7,b7 ,undergraduate student self-help need ,to determine the self-help need of an institution's eligible undergraduate students1 the ,secretary shall determine the sum of each eligible undergraduate student's average cost of attendance for the second preceding award year less each such student's expected family contribution 7computed in accordance with part ,f7 for the second preceding award year1 except that1 for each such eligible undergraduate student1 the amount computed by such subtraction shall not be less than zero or more than the lesser of-- 7i7 #be percent of the average cost of attendance with respect to such eligible student2 or 7ii7 #e1ejj4 7,c7 ,graduate and professional student self-help need ,to determine the self-help need of an institution's eligible graduate and professional students1 the ,secretary shall determine the sum of each eligible graduate and professional student's average cost of attendance for the second preceding award year less each such student's expected family contribution 7computed in accordance with part ,f7 for such second preceding award year1 except that1 for each such eligible graduate and professional student1 the amount computed by such subtraction shall not be-- 7i7 less than zero2 and 7ii7 more than #h1jjj4 7#b7 ,ratable reduction adjustments ,if the sum of the base self-help need amounts of all eligible institutions for an award year as determined under paragraph 7#a7 exceeds of the annual loan authority under subsection 7b7 for such award year1 the ,secretary shall ratably reduce the base self-help need amounts of all eligible institutions until the sum of such amounts is equal to the amount that is of the annual loan authority under subsection 7b74 7d7 ,low tuition incentive amount 7#a7 ,in general ,for purposes of subsection 7b77#a77;,b71 the ,secretary shall determine the low tuition incentive amount for each participating institution for each award year1 by calculating for each such institution the sum of-- 7,a7 the total amount1 if any 7but not less than zero71 by which-- 7i7 the average tuition and required fees for the institution's sector for the second preceding award year2 exceeds 7ii7 the tuition and required fees for the second preceding award year for each undergraduate and graduate student attending the institution who had financial need 7as determined under part ,f72 plus 7,b7 the total amount1 if any 7but not less than zero71 by which-- 7i7 the total amount for the second preceding award year of non-,federal grant aid provided to meet the financial need of all undergraduate students attending the institution 7as determined without regard to financial aid not received under this title72 exceeds 7ii7 the total amount for the second preceding award year1 if any1 by which-- 7,i7 the tuition and required fees of each such student with such financial need2 exceeds 7,,ii7 the average tuition and required fees for the institution's sector4 7#b7 ,ratable reduction ,if the sum of the low tuition incentive amounts of all participating institutions for an award year as determined under paragraph 7#a7 exceeds #ad of the annual loan authority under subsection 7b7 for such award year1 the ,secretary shall ratably reduce the low tuition incentive amounts of all participating institutions until the sum of such amounts is equal to the amount that is #ad of the annual loan authority under subsection 7b74 7e7 ,federal ,pell ,grant and degree recipient amount ,for purposes of subsection 7b77#a77;,c71 the ,secretary shall determine the ,federal ,pell ,grant and degree recipient amount for each participating institution for each award year1 by calculating for each such institution the ratio of-- 7#a7 the number of students who1 during the most recent year for which data are available1 obtained an associate's degree or other postsecondary degree from such participating institution and1 prior to obtaining such degree1 received a ,federal ,pell ,grant for attendance at any institution of higher education2 to 7#b7 the number of students who1 during the most recent year for which data are available1 obtained an associate's degree or other postsecondary degree from each participating institution and1 prior to obtaining such degree1 received a ,federal ,pell ,grant for attendance at any institution of higher education4 7f7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,annual loan authority ,the term annual loan authority means the total original principal amount of loans that may be allocated and made available for an award year to make ,federal ,direct ,perkins ,loans under section #dee;,a4 7#b7 ,average cost of attendance 7,a7 ,in general ,the term average cost of attendance means the average of the attendance costs for undergraduate students and for graduate and professional students1 respectively1 for the second preceding award year which shall include-- 7i7 tuition and required fees determined in accordance with subparagraph 7,b72 7ii7 standard living expenses determined in accordance with subparagraph 7,c72 and 7iii7 books and supplies determined in accordance with subparagraph 7,d74 7,b7 ,tuition and required fees ,the average undergraduate and graduate and professional tuition and required fees described in subparagraph 7,a77i7 shall be computed on the basis of information reported by the institution to the ,secretary1 which shall include-- 7i7 total revenue received by the institution from undergraduate and graduate and professional students1 respectively1 for tuition and required fees for the second preceding award year2 and 7ii7 the institution's full-time equivalent enrollment of undergraduate and graduate and professional students1 respectively1 for such second preceding award year4 7,c7 ,standard living expenses ,the standard living expense described in subparagraph 7,a77ii7 is equal to the allowance1 determined by an institution1 for room and board costs incurred by a student1 as computed in accordance with part ,f for the second preceding award year4 7,d7 ,books and supplies ,the allowance for books and supplies described in subparagraph 7,a77iii7 is equal to the allowance1 determined by an institution1 for books1 supplies1 transportation1 and miscellaneous personal expenses1 including a reasonable allowance for the documented rental or purchase of a personal computer1 as computed in accordance with part ,f for the second preceding award year4 7#c7 ,average tuition and required fees for the institution's sector ,the term average tuition and required fees for the institution's sector shall be determined by the ,secretary for each of the categories described in section #acb7;d74 7#d7 ,eligible institution ,the term eligible institution means an institution of higher education that participates in the ,federal ,direct ,stafford ,loan ,program4 7#e7 ,participating institution ,the term participating institution means an institution of higher education that has an agreement under section #dfc7;f74 7#f7 ,sector ,the term sector means each of the categories described in section #acb7;d74 4 #djgd4 ,agreements with institutions of higher education for purposes of the ,perkins loan program 7a7 ,amendments ,section #dfc of the ,higher ,education ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajhg;cc7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in the heading1 by inserting for ,loans ,made ,before ,july #a1 #bjai after ,agreements2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c77;,a71 by inserting before ,july #a1 #bjai after students2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#d71 by striking thereon-- and all that follows and inserting thereon1 if the institution has failed to maintain an acceptable collection record with respect to such loan1 as determined by the ,secretary in accordance with criteria established by regulation1 the ,secretary may require the institution to assign such note or agreement to the ,secretary1 without recompense22 and 7,d7 in paragraph 7#e71 by striking and the ,secretary shall apportion and all that follows through in accordance with section #dfb and inserting and the ,secretary shall return a portion of funds from loan repayments to the institution as specified in section #dff7;b72 7#b7 by amending subsection 7b7 to read as follows3 7b7 ,administrative expenses ,an institution that has entered into an agreement under subsection 7a7 shall be entitled1 for each fiscal year during which it services student loans from a student loan fund established under such agreement1 to a payment in lieu of reimbursement for its expenses in servicing student loans made before ,july #a1 #bjai4 ,such payment shall be equal to #j4ej percent of the outstanding principal and interest balance of such loans being serviced by the institution as of ,september #cj of each fiscal year4 2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7f7 ,contents of agreements for loans made ,on or after july #a1 #bjai ,an agreement with any institution of higher education that elects to participate in the ,federal ,direct ,perkins ,loan program under section #dee;,a shall provide-- 7#a7 for the establishment and maintenance of a ,direct ,perkins ,loan program at the institution under which the institution shall use loan authority allocated under section #dfb;,a to make loans to eligible students attending the institution2 7#b7 that the institution1 unless otherwise specified in this subsection1 shall operate the program consistent with the requirements of agreements established under section #ded2 7#c7 that the institution will pay matching funds1 quarterly1 in an amount agreed to by the institution and the ,secretary1 to an escrow account approved by the ,secretary1 for the purpose of providing loan benefits to borrowers2 7#d7 that if the institution fails to meet the requirements of paragraph 7#c71 the ,secretary shall suspend or terminate the institution's eligibility to make ,federal ,direct ,perkins ,loans under section #dee;,a until such time as the ,secretary determines1 in accordance with section #dih1 that the institution has met the requirements of such paragraph2 and 7#e7 that if the institution ceases to be eligible to receive ,federal loans under this title based on loss of eligibility under section #dce7;a71 as amended1 due to a high adjusted cohort default rate1 the ,secretary shall suspend or terminate the institution's eligibility to make ,federal ,direct ,perkins ,loans under section #dee;,a unless and until the institution would qualify for a resumption of eligible institution status under such section4 4 7b7 ,effective date ,the amendments made by paragraph 7#b7 of subsection 7a7 shall take effect on ,october #a1 #bjai4 #djge4 ,student loan information by eligible institutions for purposes of the ,perkins loan program ,section #dfc;,a of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajhg;cc-#a7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking ,each institution and inserting ,for loans made before ,july #a1 #bjai1 each institution2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b71 by striking ,each institution and inserting ,for loans made before ,july #a1 #bjai1 each institution4 #djgf4 ,terms of loans for purposes of the ,perkins loan program ,section #dfd of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajhg;dd7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#a71 by striking section #dfc and inserting section #dfc7;a72 7#b7 in subsection 7b77#a71 by inserting made before ,july #a1 #bjai1 after ,a loan2 7#c7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by inserting made before ,july #a1 #bjai1 after a loan2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by inserting made before ,july #a1 #bjai1 after any loan2 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by inserting made before ,july #a1 #bjai1 after any loan2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#c77;,b71 by inserting for a loan made before ,july #a1 #bjai1 after during the repayment period2 7,d7 in paragraph 7#d71 by inserting before ,july #a1 #bjai1 after for a loan made2 7,e7 in paragraph 7#e71 by striking ,the institution and inserting ,for loans made before ,july #a1 #bjai1 the institution2 and 7,f7 in paragraph 7#f71 by inserting made before ,july #a1 #bjai1 after of loans2 7#d7 in subsection 7d71 by inserting made before ,july #a1 #bjai1 before from the student loan fund2 7#e7 in subsection 7e71 by inserting with respect to loans made before ,july #a1 #bjai1 and before as documented in accordance with paragraph 7#b712 7#f7 by repealing subsection 7f72 7#g7 in subsection 7g77#a71 by inserting and before ,july #a1 #bjai1 after ,january #a1 #aihf12 7#h7 in subsection 7h7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a77;,a7 by inserting before ,july #a1 #bjai1 after made under this part2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by inserting before ,july #a1 #bjai1 after under this part2 and 7#i7 in subsection 7j77#a71 by inserting before ,july #a1 #bjai1 after under this part4 #djgg4 ,reimbursement for cancellation of ,perkins loans for certain public service ,section #dfe of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajhg;ee7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by inserting and before ,july #a1 #bjai1 after ,june #cj1 #aigb12 and 7#b7 by amending subsection 7b7 to read as follows3 7b7 ,reimbursement for cancellations 7#a7 ,assigned loans ,in the case of loans made under this part before ,july #a1 #bjai1 and that are assigned to the ,secretary1 the ,secretary shall1 from amounts repaid each quarter on assigned ,perkins ,loans made before ,july #a1 #bjai1 pay to each institution for each quarter an amount equal to-- 7,a7 the aggregate of the amounts of loans from its student loan fund that are canceled pursuant to this section for such quarter1 minus 7,b7 an amount equal to the aggregate of the amounts of any such loans so canceled that were made from ,federal capital contributions to its student loan fund4 7#b7 ,retained loans ,in the case of loans made under this part before ,july #a1 #bjai1 and that are retained by the institution for servicing1 the institution shall deduct from loan repayments owed to the ,secretary under section #dff1 an amount equal to-- 7,a7 the aggregate of the amounts of loans from its student loan fund that are canceled pursuant to this section for such quarter1 minus 7,b7 an amount equal to the aggregate of the amounts of any such loans so canceled that were made from ,federal capital contributions to its student loan fund4 4 #djgh4 ,distribution of assets from student loan funds for purposes of the ,perkins loan program ,section #dff of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajhg;ff7 is amended to read as follows3 #dff4 ,distribution of assets from student loan funds 7a7 ,capital distribution ,beginning ,july #a1 #bjai1 there shall be a capital distribution of the balance of the student loan fund established under this part by each institution of higher education as follows3 7#a7 ,for the quarter beginning ,july #a1 #bjai1 the ,secretary shall first be paid1 no later than ,september #cj1 #bjai1 an amount that bears the same ratio to the cash balance in such fund at the close of ,june #cj1 #bjai1 as the total amount of the ,federal capital contributions to such fund by the ,secretary under this part bears to-- 7,a7 the sum of such ,federal contributions and the institution's capital contributions to such fund1 less 7,b7 an amount equal to-- 7i7 the institution's outstanding administrative costs as calculated under section #dfc7;b72 7ii7 outstanding charges assessed under section #dfd7;c77#a77;,h72 and 7iii7 outstanding loan cancellation costs incurred under section #dfe4 7#b7 ,at the end of each quarter subsequent to the quarter ending ,september #cj1 #bjai1 the ,secretary shall first be paid an amount that bears the same ratio to the cash balance in such fund at the close of the preceding quarter1 as the total amount of the ,federal capital contributions to such fund by the ,secretary under this part bears to-- 7,a7 the sum of such ,federal contributions and the institution's capital contributions to such fund1 less 7,b7 an amount equal to-- 7i7 the institution's administrative costs incurred for that quarter as calculated under section #dfc7;b72 7ii7 charges assessed for that quarter under section #dfd7;c77#a77;,h72 and 7iii7 loan cancellation costs incurred for that quarter under section #dfe4 7#c7 7,a7 ,the ,secretary shall calculate the amounts due to the ,secretary under paragraph 7#a7 7adjusted in accordance with subparagraph 7,b71 as appropriate7 and paragraph 7#b7 and shall promptly inform the institution of such calculated amounts4 7,b7 ,in the event that1 prior to the date of enactment of the ,student ,aid and ,fiscal ,responsibility ,act of #bjji1 an institution made a short-term1 interest-free loan to the institution's student loan fund established under this part in anticipation of collections or receipt of ,federal capital contributions1 and the institution demonstrates to the ,secretary1 on or before ,june #cj1 #bjai1 that such loan will still be outstanding after ,june #cj1 #bjai1 the ,secretary shall subtract the amount of such outstanding loan from the cash balance of the institution's student loan fund that is used to calculate the amount due to the ,secretary under paragraph 7#a74 ,an adjustment of an amount due to the ,secretary under this subparagraph shall be made by the ,secretary on a case-by-case basis4 7#d7 ,any remaining balance at the end of a quarter after a payment under paragraph 7#a7 or 7#b7 shall be retained by the institution for use at its discretion4 ,any balance so retained shall be withdrawn from the student loan fund and shall not be counted in calculating amounts owed to the ,secretary for subsequent quarters4 7#e7 ,each institution shall make the quarterly payments to the ,secretary described in paragraph 7#b7 until all outstanding ,federal ,perkins ,loans at that institution have been assigned to the ,secretary and there are no funds remaining in the institution's student loan fund4 7#f7 ,in the event that the institution's administrative costs1 charges1 and cancellation costs described in paragraph 7#b7 for a quarter exceed the amount owed to the ,secretary under paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 for that quarter1 no payment shall be due to the ,secretary from the institution for that quarter and the ,secretary shall pay the institution1 from funds realized from the collection of assigned ,federal ,perkins ,loans made before ,july #a1 #bjai1 an amount that1 when combined with the amount retained by the institution under paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b71 equals the full amount of such administrative costs1 charges1 and cancellation costs4 7b7 ,assignment of outstanding loans ,beginning ,july #a1 #bjai1 an institution of higher education may assign all outstanding loans made under this part before ,july #a1 #bjai1 to the ,secretary1 consistent with the requirements of section #dfc7;a77#e74 ,in collecting loans so assigned1 the ,secretary shall pay an institution an amount that constitutes the same fraction of such collections as the fraction of the cash balance that the institution retains under subsection 7a77#b71 but determining such fraction without regard to subparagraph 7,b77i7 of such subsection4 4 ,f #djha4 ,conforming amendment to family contribution ,section #dgc7;b7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajhgmm7 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking academic year and inserting award year2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking academic year #bjji-bjaj and succeeding academic years and inserting award year #bjai-bjbj and succeeding award years4 #djhb4 ,amendments to data elements when determining the expected family contribution ,section #dgd7;b7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajhgnn7b77 is amended in paragraph 7#d71 by inserting before the net the following3 only in the case of a pathway three applicant14 #djhc4 ,amendments to family contribution for dependent students 7a7 ,dependent students ,section #dge of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajhgoo7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#c71 by inserting before the student the following3 only in the case of a pathway three applicant12 7#b7 in subsection 7b77#a77;,b71 by inserting before the parents the following3 only in the case of a pathway three applicant12 and 7#c7 in subsection 7b77#c71 by striking award period and inserting award year4 7b7 ,increasing support for working dependent students ,section #dge7;g77#b77;,d7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajhgoo7g77#b77;,d77 is amended to read as follows3 7,d7 an income protection allowance 7or a successor amount prescribed by the ,secretary under section #dgh7 of #i1jaj for award year #bjai-bjbj2 4 #djhd4 ,amendments to family contribution for independent students without dependents other than a spouse 7a7 ,independent students without dependents other than a spouse ,section #dgf7;a77#a77;,b7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajhgpp7a77#a77;,b77 is amended by inserting before the family's contribution the following3 only in the case of a pathway three applicant14 7b7 ,increasing support for working independent students without dependents other than a spouse ,section #dgf of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajhgpp7 is further amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#b71 by striking award period and inserting award year2 and 7#b7 by amending subsection 7b77#a77;,a77iv7 to read as follows3 7iv7 an income protection allowance 7or a successor amount prescribed by the ,secretary under section #dgh7-- 7,i7 for single or separated students1 or married students where both are enrolled pursuant to subsection 7a77#b71 of #ad1jaj for award year #bjai-bjbj2 and 7,,ii7 for married students where #a is enrolled pursuant to subsection 7a77#b71 of #bb1dfj for award year #bjai-bjbj2 4 #djhe4 ,amendments to family contribution for independent students with dependents other than a spouse 7a7 ,independent students with dependents other than a spouse ,section #dgg7;a77#a77;,b7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajhgqq7a77#a77;,b77 is amended by inserting before the family's contribution the following3 only in the case of a pathway three applicant14 7b7 ,increasing support for working independent students with dependents other than a spouse ,section #dgg of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajhgqq7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#c71 by striking award period and inserting award year2 and 7#b7 by amending subsection 7b77#d7 to read as follows3 7#d7 ,income protection allowance ,the income protection allowance is determined by the following table 7or a successor table prescribed by the ,secretary under section #dgh71 for award year #bjai-bjbj3 ,income ,protection ,allowance ,family ,size,number in ,college 7including student7#abcde;,for each additional subtract3 #bce1dgjbi1dajf1jcj #cdd1agjch1acjcb1jgj #ded1edjde1dijdb1dejcf1cgj #efd1cfjeh1bhjeb1bdjdf1aijdj1afj #fge1bfjfi1bajfc1aijeg1jijea1jgj ,for each additional add3 #h1ejj 4 #djhf4 ,updated tables and amounts to need analysis ,section #dgh of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajhgrr7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 and inserting the following3 7,a7 ,in general ,for each award year after award year #bjai-bjbj1 the ,secretary shall publish in the ,federal ,register a revised table of income protection allowances for the purpose of sections #dge7;c77#d7 and #dgg7;b77#d71 subject to subparagraphs 7,b7 and 7,c74 7,b7 ,table for independent students ,for each award year after award year #bjai-bjbj1 the ,secretary shall develop the revised table of income protection allowances by increasing each of the dollar amounts contained in the table of income protection allowances under section #dgg7;b77#d7 by a percentage equal to the estimated percentage increase in the ,consumer ,price ,index 7as determined by the ,secretary for the most recent calendar year ending prior to the beginning of the award year for which the determination is being made71 and rounding the result up to the nearest #aj4 2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 in the first sentence1 by striking academic year after academic year #bjjg-bjjh and inserting award year after award year #bjai-bjbj2 and 7ii7 in the second sentence1 by striking shall be developed and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting shall be developed for each award year after award year #bjai-bjbj1 by increasing each of the dollar amounts contained in such section for award year #bjai-bjbj by a percentage equal to the estimated percentage increase in the ,consumer ,price ,index 7as determined by the ,secretary for the most recent calendar year ending prior to the beginning of the award year for which the determination is being made71 and rounding the result up to the nearest #aj42 and 7#b7 in subsection 7e77#a71 by striking academic year and inserting award year4 #djhg4 ,zero expected family contribution ,section #dgi of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajhgss7 is amended to read as follows3 #dgi4 ,zero expected family contribution 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall consider an applicant to have an expected family contribution equal to zero if-- 7#a7 in the case of a dependent student-- 7,a7 7i7 the student's parents file1 or are eligible to file1 a qualifying form1 or certify that the parents are not required to file a ,federal income tax return2 and 7ii7 the sum of the adjusted gross income of the parents is less than or equal to #cd1jjj2 or 7,b7 the student's parents1 or the student1 received benefits at some time during the previous #bd-month period under a means-tested ,federal benefit program2 7#b7 in the case of an independent student without regard to whether the student has dependents other than a spouse-- 7,a7 7i7 the student 7and the student's spouse1 if any7 files1 or is eligible to file1 a qualifying form or certifies that the student 7and the student's spouse1 if any7 is not required to file a ,federal income tax return2 and 7ii7 the sum of the adjusted gross income of the student and spouse 7if appropriate7 is less than or equal to #cd1jjj2 or 7,b7 the student received benefits at some time during the previous #bd-month period under a means-tested ,federal benefit program2 or 7#c7 the applicant is a pathway one applicant under section #dhc7;a77#ac74 7b7 ,earned income credit ,an individual is not required to qualify or file for the earned income credit in order to be eligible under this section4 7c7 ,adjustments ,the ,secretary shall annually adjust the income level necessary to qualify an applicant for the zero expected family contribution4 ,the income level shall be annually increased by the estimated percentage change in the ,consumer ,price ,index1 as defined in section #dgh7;f71 for the most recent calendar year ending prior to the beginning of an award year1 and rounded up to the nearest #a1jjj4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,qualifying form ,the term qualifying form means1 in the case of an independent student1 the student1 or in the case of a dependent student1 the family1 files-- 7,a7 a form #ajdj;,a or #ajdj;,,ez 7including any prepared or electronic version of such form7 required pursuant to the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf2 7,b7 a form #ajdj 7including any prepared or electronic version of such form7 required pursuant to the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf1 except that such form shall be considered a qualifying form only if the student or family files such form in order to take a tax credit under section #be;,a of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf1 and would otherwise be eligible to file a form described in subparagraph 7,a72 or 7,c7 an income tax return 7including any prepared or electronic version of such return7 required pursuant to the tax code of the ,commonwealth of ,puerto ,rico1 ,guam1 ,american ,samoa1 the ,united ,states ,virgin ,islands1 the ,republic of the ,marshall ,islands1 the ,federated ,states of ,micronesia1 ,palau1 or the ,commonwealth of the ,northern ,mariana ,islands4 7#b7 ,means-tested ,federal benefit program ,for purposes of this title1 a means-tested ,federal benefit program means a mandatory spending program of the ,federal government1 other than a program under this title1 in which eligibility for the program's benefits1 or the amount of such benefits1 are determined on the basis of income or resources of the individual or family seeking the benefit1 and may include such programs as-- 7,a7 the supplemental security income program under title ,,xvi of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acha et seq472 7,b7 the supplemental nutrition assistance program under the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjaa et seq472 7,c7 the program of block grants for ,states for temporary assistance for needy families established under part ,a of title ,,iv of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fja et seq472 7,d7 the special supplemental nutrition program for women1 infants1 and children established by section #ag of the ,child ,nutrition ,act of #aiff 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aghf72 7,e7 the ,state ,medicaid program under title ,,xix of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acif et seq472 and 7,f7 any other program identified by the ,secretary4 4 #djhh4 ,amendments to definitions in need analysis 7a7 ,using data from the second preceding year ,section #dhj7;a77#a77;,b7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajhgvv7a77#a77;,b77 is amended by striking may in both places it appears and inserting shall4 7b7 ,changes to untaxed income and benefits ,section #dhj7;b7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajhgvv7b77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 to read as follows3 7#a7 ,the term untaxed income and benefits means-- 7,a7 child support received2 7,b7 untaxed portion of pensions2 and 7,c7 payments to individual retirement accounts and ,keogh accounts excluded from income for ,federal income tax purposes4 2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 by striking or at the end of subparagraph 7,e72 7,b7 by striking the period at the end of subparagraph 7,f7 and inserting a semicolon2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7,g7 workman's compensation2 7,h7 veterans' benefits such as death pension1 dependency1 and indemnity compensation1 but excluding veterans' education benefits as defined in subsection 7c72 7,i7 interest on tax-free bonds2 7,j7 housing1 food1 and other allowances 7excluding rent subsidies for low-income housing7 for military1 clergy1 and others 7including cash payments and cash value of benefits71 except that the value of on-base military housing or the value of basic allowance for housing determined under section #djc7;b7 of title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code1 received by the parents1 in the case of a dependent student1 or the student or student's spouse1 in the case of an independent student1 shall be excluded2 7,k7 cash support or any money paid on the student's behalf1 except1 for dependent students1 funds provided by the student's parents2 and 7,l7 any other untaxed income and benefits1 such as ,black ,lung ,benefits1 ,refugee ,assistance1 or ,railroad ,retirement benefits1 or benefits received through participation in employment and training activities under title ,i of the ,workforce ,investment ,act of #aiih 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #bhja et seq474 4 7c7 ,amendment to the definition of independent student ,as it relates to foster and homeless youth ,section #dhj7;d77#a77;,h7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajhgvv7d77#a77;,h77 is amended-- 7#a7 in the matter preceding clause 7i7-- 7,a7 by striking during the school year in which the application is submitted2 7,b7 by inserting age #bc or younger after unaccompanied youth2 and 7,c7 by striking terms are and inserting term is2 7#b7 in clause 7i71 by inserting 1 or a designee of the liaison after ,act2 7#c7 in clause 7ii71 by striking a program funded under the ,runaway and ,homeless ,youth ,act and inserting an emergency or transitional shelter1 street outreach program1 homeless youths drop-in center1 or other program serving homeless youths12 and 7#d7 in clause 7iii71 by striking program funded under subtitle ,b of title ,,iv of the ,mc,kinney-,vento ,homeless ,assistance ,act 7relating to emergency shelter grants7 and inserting ,federal ,,trio program or a ,gaining ,early ,awareness and ,readiness for ,undergraduate program under chapter #a or #b of subpart #b of part ,a14 7d7 ,streamlining the determination and verification process for foster and homeless youth ,section #dhj7;d7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajhgvv7d77 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 ,simplifying the determination process for unaccompanied youth 7,a7 ,verification ,a financial aid administrator shall accept a homelessness determination made by any individual authorized to make such determinations under clause 7i71 7ii71 or 7iii7 of paragraph 7#a77;,h7 in the absence of conflicting information4 ,a documented phone call with1 or a written statement from1 one of the authorized individuals is sufficient verification when needed4 ,for purposes of this paragraph1 a financial aid administrator's disagreement with the determination made by an authorized individual shall not be considered conflicting information4 7,b7 ,determination of independence ,a financial aid administrator shall make a determination of independence under paragraph 7#a77;,h7 if a student does not have1 and cannot obtain1 documentation from any of the other designated authorities described in such paragraph4 ,such a determination shall be-- 7i7 based on the definitions outlined in paragraph 7#a77;,h72 7ii7 distinct from a determination of independence under paragraph 7#a77;,i72 7iii7 based on a documented interview with the student2 and 7iv7 limited to whether the student meets the definitions in paragraph 7#a77;,h7 and not about the reasons for the student's homelessness4 7#d7 ,simplifying the verification process for foster children and youth 7,a7 ,verification of independence ,if an institution requires documentation to verify that a student is independent based on a status described in paragraph 7#a77;,b71 a financial aid administrator shall consider any of the following as adequate verification3 7i7 ,submission of a court order or official ,state documentation that the student received ,federal or ,state support in foster care4 7ii7 ,a documented phone call with1 or a written statement from1-- 7,i7 a child welfare agency authorized by a ,state or county2 7,,ii7 a tribal child welfare authority2 7,,iii7 an ,independent ,living case worker2 7,,iv7 a public or private foster care placing agency or foster care facility or placement2 7,v7 another program serving orphans1 foster children and youth1 or wards of the court2 or 7,,vi7 a probation officer4 7iii7 ,a documented phone call with1 or a written statement from1 an attorney1 a guardian ad litem1 or a ,court ,appointed ,special ,advocate1 documenting that person's relationship to the student4 7iv7 ,a documented phone call with1 or a written statement from1 a representative of a ,federal ,,trio program or a ,gaining ,early ,awareness and ,readiness for ,undergraduate program under chapter #a or #b of subpart #b of part ,a4 7v7 ,verification of the student's eligibility for an education and training voucher under the ,john ,h4 ,chafee ,foster ,care ,independence ,program 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fgg74 7vi7 ,submission of a copy of the student's biological or adoptive parents'-- 7,i7 ,certificates of ,death2 or 7,,ii7 newspaper obituaries4 7vii7 ,an attestation from the student1 which includes a description of why the student may qualify for a status described in paragraph 7#a77;,b71 including the approximate dates that the student was in foster care1 dependent1 or a ward of the court1 to the best of the student's knowledge after making reasonable efforts to provide any requested documentation4 7,b7 ,additional streamlining permitted ,nothing in this paragraph prohibits an institution from implementing polices that streamline the determination of independent status and improve a student's access to financial aid because that student is an orphan1 in foster care1 or a ward of the court1 or was an orphan1 in foster care1 or a ward of the court at any time since such student was #ac years of age or older4 7#e7 ,timing2 use of earlier determination 7,a7 ,timing ,a determination under subparagraph 7,b7 or 7,h7 of paragraph 7#a7 for a student-- 7i7 shall be made as quickly as practicable2 7ii7 may be made as early as the year before the award year for which the student initially submits an application2 and 7iii7 shall be made no later than during the award year for which the student initially submits an application4 7,b7 ,use of earlier determination ,any student who is determined to be independent under subparagraph 7,b7 or 7,h7 of paragraph 7#a7 for a preceding award year at an institution shall be presumed to be independent for a subsequent award year at the same institution unless-- 7i7 the student informs the institution that circumstances have changed2 or 7ii7 the institution has specific conflicting information about the student's independence1 and has informed the student of this information and the opportunity to challenge such information through a documented interview or an impartial review by the ,student ,loan ,ombudsman pursuant to section #ada7;f77#c77;,c74 7#f7 ,retention of documents ,a financial aid administrator shall retain all documents related to the determination of independence under subparagraph 7,b7 or 7,h7 of paragraph 7#a71 including documented interviews1 for the duration of the student's enrollment at the institution and for a minimum of #a year after the student is no longer enrolled at the institution4 4 7e7 ,excludable income ,section #dhj7;e7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajhgvv7e77 is amended by striking paragraph 7#e7 and inserting the following3 7#e7 payments made and services provided under part ,e of title ,,iv of the ,social ,security ,act to or on behalf of any child or youth over whom the ,state agency has responsibility for placement1 care1 or supervision1 including the value of vouchers for education and training and amounts expended for room and board for youth who are not in foster care but are receiving services under section #dgg of such ,act2 and 4 ,g #djia4 ,,fafsa simplification ,section #dhc of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajij7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking process and all that follows through the end of clause 7ii7 and inserting process a paper version of the forms described in this subsection1 in accordance with subparagraph 7,c742 7ii7 by striking subparagraph 7,b72 and 7iii7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,c7 as subparagraph 7,b72 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking the end sentence2 and 7ii7 by striking subparagraph 7,b71 and redesignating subparagraphs 7,c7 through 7,h7 as subparagraphs 7,b7 through 7,g71 respectively2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#d7-- 7i7 by striking academic year each place it appears and inserting award year2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking clause 7iv72 and 7iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7,c7 ,single question regarding homeless status ,the ,secretary shall ensure that1 on each form developed under this section for which the information is applicable1 there is a single1 easily understood screening question to identify an applicant for aid who is-- 7i7 an unaccompanied homeless child or youth 7as such term is defined in section #gbe of the ,mc,kinney-,vento ,homeless ,assistance ,act72 or 7ii7 an unaccompanied youth who is self-supporting and at risk of homelessness4 2 7,d7 in paragraph 7#e7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking paragraphs 7#b77;,b77iii71 7#c77;,b71 and 7#d77;,a77ii7 and inserting paragraph 7#d77;,a77ii72 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7,i7 by striking determine and all that follows through which and inserting determine which2 and 7,,ii7 by striking clause 7ii72 7iii7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking the ,secretary and all that follows through of the and inserting the ,secretary of the2 and 7iv7 by striking subparagraphs 7,d7 through 7,f71 and redesignating subparagraph 7,g7 as subparagraph 7,d72 and 7,e7 by adding at the end the following3 7#ac7 ,,fafsa pathways 7,a7 ,memorandum of understanding ,not later than the effective date of the ,aim ,higher ,act1 the ,secretary shall seek to enter into a ,memorandum of ,understanding with the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services1 the ,secretary of ,agriculture1 and the ,secretary of the ,treasury1 under which any information exchanged under an income and eligibility verification system established pursuant to section #aacg of the ,social ,security ,act by ,state agencies administering a program listed in paragraph 7#a71 7#d71 or 7#e7 of subsection 7b7 of such section which may be of use in establishing or verifying eligibility or benefit amounts under such program shall be made available to the ,secretary of ,education to assist in determining whether the applicant 7or the applicant's parents7 received a benefit at some time during the previous #bd-month period under a means-tested ,federal benefit program1 but subject to the requirements of ,federal law4 7,b7 ,requirement for all applicants and the secretary ,for any award year for which an applicant applies for financial assistance under this title 7except for any award year for which1 pursuant to paragraph 7#ad71 the applicant is not required to submit a ,,fafsa7-- 7i7 the applicant shall provide on the form described in this subsection whether the applicant received1 or in the case of a dependent applicant1 whether the parents of the applicant received1 a benefit at some time during the previous #bd-month period under a means-tested ,federal benefit program2 and 7ii7 the ,secretary1 to the extent practicable and pursuant to the ,memorandum of ,understanding entered into under subparagraph 7,a71 and without any further action by the applicant1 shall verify the applicant's 7or the applicant's parents7 receipt of such benefit4 7,c7 ,pathway one applicants 7i7 ,in general ,with respect to an applicant who received1 or in the case of a dependent applicant1 whose parents received1 benefits at some time during the previous #bd-month period under a means-tested ,federal benefit program1 the applicant shall not be required to provide any further income or asset information on the form under this subsection4 7ii7 ,designation ,for purposes of this section and part ,f1 an applicant described in clause 7i7 shall be referred to as a pathway one applicant4 7,d7 ,pathway two applicants 7i7 ,in general ,with respect to an applicant who is not a pathway one applicant and who is not required to file or1 in the case of a dependent applicant1 no parent of the applicant is required to file1 any schedule 7other than a schedule ,r1 schedule #hhab1 or schedule ,,eic7 with a ,federal income tax return1 the ,secretary1 to the extent practicable1 shall use the data retrieval tool under section #dhd7q7 to obtain any information for the applicant beyond the information described in subparagraph 7,a7 for purposes of the form under this subsection4 7ii7 ,designation ,for purposes of this section and part ,f1 an applicant described in clause 7i7 shall be referred to as a pathway two applicant4 7,e7 ,pathway three applicants 7i7 ,in general ,with respect to an applicant who is not a pathway one applicant or a pathway two applicant1 the ,secretary1 to the extent practicable1 shall use the data retrieval tool under section #dhd7q7 to obtain any information for the applicant beyond the information described in subparagraph 7,a7 for purposes of the form under this subsection4 7ii7 ,designation ,for purposes of this section and part ,f1 an applicant described in clause 7i7 shall be referred to as a pathway three applicant4 7,f7 ,means-tested ,federal benefit program defined ,for purposes of this paragraph1 the term means-tested ,federal benefit program has the meaning given the term in section #dgi7;d77#b74 7#ad7 ,one-time fafsa filing for dependent students 7,a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding any other provision of this section and subject to subparagraphs 7,b7 and 7,c71 an applicant who submits a ,,fafsa for the first time during the period required for the completion of the first undergraduate baccalaureate course of study being pursued by such applicant and is determined to be a dependent student who is eligible to receive a ,federal ,pell ,grant for the award year for which the applicant submitted such ,,fafsa1 for any succeeding award year-- 7i7 for which the applicant does not submit a ,,fafsa and for which the applicant submits a certification form described in subparagraph 7,d7 based upon which the ,secretary confirms that the applicant is a dependent student for such year1 such applicant-- 7,i7 shall not be required to submit a ,,fafsa to receive financial assistance under this title2 and 7,,ii7 shall have an expected family contribution for such year that is equal to the expected family contribution of the applicant determined for the award year for which the applicant submitted a ,,fafsa during such period1 except that an adjustment to such expected family contribution may be made under section #dgi;,a2 7ii7 for which the applicant submits a ,,fafsa1 such applicant-- 7,i7 shall have an expected family contribution for such year that is determined based on such ,,fafsa2 and 7,,ii7 shall be required to submit a ,,fafsa for any other award year for which the applicant seeks financial assistance under this title2 and 7iii7 for which the applicant is determined to be an independent student or does not submit a certification form described in subparagraph 7,d71 such applicant shall submit a ,,fafsa for such succeeding award year and any other award year for which the applicant seeks financial assistance under this title4 7,b7 ,adjustment of expected family contribution ,with respect to an applicant described in subparagraph 7,a77i7 who receives an adjustment under section #dgi;,a to the expected family contribution of the applicant for an award year1 for any succeeding award year after the award year for which the adjustment was made1 subclause 7,,ii7 of such subparagraph shall be applied to such applicant by substituting expected family contribution of the applicant as most recently adjusted under section #dgi;,a for such applicant for the expected family contribution of the applicant determined for the award year for which the applicant submitted a ,,fafsa during such period4 7,c7 ,rule for certain students ,with respect to an applicant who submits a ,,fafsa for award year #bjai-bjbj and enrolls in an institution of higher education for such year1 subparagraph 7,a7 shall be applied-- 7i7 in the matter preceding clause 7i71 by substituting award year #bjai-bjbj for the first time2 and 7ii7 in clause 7i77,,ii71 by substituting award year #bjai-bjbj for the award year for which the applicant submitted a ,,fafsa during such period4 7,d7 ,dependent student certification form ,the ,secretary1 in cooperation with representatives of agencies and organizations involved in student financial assistance1 shall use behavioral science insights to produce1 distribute1 and process free of charge a short and simple consumer-tested dependent student certification form that uses skip logic to bypass fields that are inapplicable to an applicant4 ,such form shall not require an applicant to provide data that the ,secretary may otherwise obtain with respect to the applicant 7such as age or active duty military status71 and may only contain the data elements required for purposes of subparagraph 7,a77i7-- 7i7 to confirm that the applicant is a dependent student2 7ii7 to allow the applicant to update the contact information of such applicant or the ,federal ,school ,code of the institution of higher education in which the applicant is1 or will be enrolled1 for the award year for which the applicant submits such form2 and 7iii7 to ask whether the applicant's need and eligibility for financial assistance under this title has not changed substantially since the most recent of the following3 7,i7 ,the applicant submitted a ,,fafsa4 7,,ii7 ,the applicant received an adjustment under section #dgi;,a to the expected family contribution of the applicant4 7,e7 ,succeeding award year defined ,in this paragraph1 the term succeeding award year-- 7i7 when used with respect to an applicant who submits a ,,fafsa for the first time for an award year during the period required for the completion of the first undergraduate baccalaureate course of study being pursued by such applicant1 means any award year during such period that follows the award year for which the applicant submits such ,,fafsa2 and 7ii7 when used with respect to an applicant described in subparagraph 7,c71 means any award year after award year #bjah-bjai during the period required for the completion of the first undergraduate baccalaureate course of study being pursued by such applicant4 7#ae7 ,,fafsa in various languages ,the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 translate the form developed under this subsection into not fewer than #aa foreign languages based on the languages most often spoken by ,english learner students and their parents1 and make the translated form available and accessible to applicants in paper and electronic formats2 and 7,b7 ensure that the form developed under this subsection is available in formats accessible to individuals with disabilities4 4 7#b7 in subsection 7c71 by striking the last sentence2 7#c7 in subsection 7d77#c7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking and ,,ez ,,fafsa2 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking and ,,ez ,,fafsa2 7#d7 in subsection 7e7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7i7 by striking or1 as appropriate1 an ,,ez ,,fafsa2 and 7ii7 in clause 7,a77ii71 by striking section #dja7;b77#b77;,a7 and inserting section #dja7;b77#a72 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#e77;,d71 by striking or1 as appropriate1 an ,,ez ,,fafsa12 7#e7 by amending subsection 7f7 to read as follows3 7f7 ,use of internal revenue service data retrieval tool ,to populate ,,fafsa 7#a7 ,simplification efforts ,the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 make every effort to allow applicants to utilize the current data retrieval tool to transfer data available from the ,internal ,revenue ,service to reduce the amount of original data entry by applicants and strengthen the reliability of data used to calculate expected family contributions1 including through the use of technology to-- 7i7 allow an applicant to automatically populate the electronic version of the forms under this paragraph with data available from the ,internal ,revenue ,service2 and 7ii7 direct an applicant to appropriate questions on such forms based on the applicant's answers to previous questions2 and 7,b7 allow single taxpayers1 married taxpayers filing jointly1 and married taxpayers filing separately to utilize the current data retrieval tool to its full capacity4 7#b7 ,use of tax return in application process ,the ,secretary shall continue to examine whether data provided by the ,internal ,revenue ,service can be used to generate an expected family contribution without additional action on the part of the student and taxpayer4 7#c7 ,reports on ,,fafsa simplification efforts ,not less than once every other year1 the ,secretary shall report to the authorizing committees and the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate on the progress of the simplification efforts under this subsection4 2 7#f7 by repealing subsection 7g72 7#g7 redesignating subsection 7h7 as subsection 7g72 and 7#h7 by adding at the end the following3 7h7 ,data transparency on the number of applicants 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall annually publish data on the number of individuals who apply for ,federal student aid pursuant to this section who are homeless children and youths 7as such term is defined in section #gbe of the ,mc,kinney-,vento ,homeless ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aadcd;a771 including unaccompanied youth1 and foster care children and youth4 7#b7 ,contents ,the data described in paragraph 7#a7 with respect to homeless children and youths shall include1 at a minimum1 for each application cycle-- 7,a7 the total number of all applicants who were determined to be 7or to be at risk of becoming7 unaccompanied homeless youth1 under section #dhj7;d77#a77;,h72 7,b7 the number of applicants described in subparagraph 7,a71 disaggregated-- 7i7 by ,state2 and 7ii7 by the sources of determination as described in clauses 7i7 through 7iv7 of section #dhj7;d77#a77;,h72 and 7,c7 the number of undetermined requests for homelessness consideration1 including statuses that remain unknown because no determination had been made in response to the applicant's request for the institution to consider the applicant's special circumstance of being homeless4 7i7 ,convictions ,the ,secretary shall not include any question about the conviction of an applicant for the possession or sale of illegal drugs on the ,,fafsa 7or any other form developed under subsection 7a774 7j7 ,,fafsa verification 7#a7 ,in general ,with respect to applicants who submit a ,,fafsa for an award year and were eligible to receive a ,federal ,pell ,grant for such award year1 the ,secretary shall submit to the authorizing committees1 and make publicly available1 a report for such award year on-- 7,a7 the percentage of such applicants who received a ,federal ,pell ,grant for such award year2 7,b7 the percentage of such applicants who did not receive a ,federal ,pell ,grant for such year2 7,c7 the percentage of such applicants who were selected by the ,secretary for verification of the data provided in the ,,fafsa2 7,d7 the percentage of applicants described in 7#a77;,c7 who received a ,federal ,pell ,grant for such award year2 and 7,e7 the percentage of applicants described in 7#a77;,c7 who did not receive a ,federal ,pell ,grant for such award year4 7#b7 ,disaggregation ,the data provided in a report under paragraph 7#a7 shall be disaggregated-- 7,a7 by applicants who were pathway one applicants for such year2 7,b7 by applicants who were pathway two applicants for such year2 7,c7 by applicants who were pathway three applicants for such year2 and 7,d7 to the extent practicable1 by applicants who enrolled in an institution of higher education for such award year4 7k7 ,secretarial requirements ,not later than the effective date of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,education1 in consultation with the ,secretaries of ,defense and ,veterans ,affairs1 shall develop and finalize a financial shopping sheet that ensures each institution of higher education provides meaningful information about the financial cost and quality of such institution to students 7including students who have authorized the ,department of ,education to send the student's ,institutional ,student ,information ,record to such institution7 to assist such students in determining how to use financial aid to attend such institution1 and which-- 7,a7 is standardized so that it can be used by all institutions of higher education2 7,b7 is consumer tested1 and presented in a manner that is simple and easily understandable2 and 7,c7 is personalized for each student who receives such sheet by including-- 7i7 the cost of attendance of the educational program in which the student is enrolled or seeks to be enrolled2 7ii7 the type of ,federal educational benefits available to assist in covering such cost of attendance1 including loans and grants under title ,,iv of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife2 7iii7 the amount of financial aid1 including ,federal1 ,state1 institutional1 or other aid that can be used to assist in covering such cost of attendance2 7iv7 information about student outcomes for students who graduate from such educational program1 including1 based upon the most recent data available-- 7,i7 the graduation rate2 7,,ii7 the loan repayment rate2 and 7,,iii7 the estimated loan debt upon graduation2 and 7v7 any other information that facilitates comparison of aid packages offered by different institutions of higher education4 4 #djib4 ,federal aid eligibility 7a7 ,federal aid eligibility for dreamer students ,section #dhd7;a77#e7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajia7;a77#e77 is amended by inserting 1 or be a ,dreamer student1 as defined in subsection 7q71 as amended by this section1 after becoming a citizen or permanent resident4 7b7 ,exception to required registration with selective service system 7#a7 subsection 7n7 of section #dhd of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #aija7n77 is repealed2 and 7#b7 subsections 7o7 through 7q7 are redesignated as subsections 7n7 through 7p71 respectively4 7c7 ,definition of dreamer student ,section #dhd of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajia7 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 7q7 ,dreamer student 7#a7 ,in general ,in this section1 the term ,dreamer student means an individual who-- 7,a7 was younger than #af years of age on the date on which the individual initially entered the ,united ,states2 7,b7 has provided a list of each secondary school that the student attended in the ,united ,states2 and 7,c7 7i7 has earned a high school diploma1 the recognized equivalent of such diploma from a secondary school1 or a high school equivalency diploma in the ,united ,states or is scheduled to complete the requirements for such a diploma or equivalent before the next academic year begins2 7ii7 has acquired a degree from an institution of higher education or has completed not less than #b years in a program for a baccalaureate degree or higher degree at an institution of higher education in the ,united ,states and has made satisfactory academic progress1 as defined in subsection 7c71 during such time period2 7iii7 at any time was eligible for a grant of deferred action under-- 7,i7 the ,june #ae1 #bjab1 memorandum from the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security entitled ,exercising ,prosecutorial ,discretion with ,respect to ,individuals ,who ,came to the ,united ,states as ,children2 or 7,,ii7 the ,november #bj1 #bjad1 memorandum from the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security entitled ,exercising ,prosecutorial ,discretion with ,respect to ,individuals ,who ,came to the ,united ,states as ,children and with ,respect to ,certain ,individuals ,who ,are the ,parents of ,u4,s4 ,citizens or ,permanent ,residents2 or 7iv7 has served in the uniformed services1 as defined in section #aja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 for not less than #d years and1 if discharged1 received an honorable discharge4 7#b7 ,hardship exception ,the ,secretary shall issue regulations that direct when the ,department shall waive the requirement of subparagraph 7,a7 or 7,b71 or both1 of paragraph 7#a7 for an individual to qualify as a ,dreamer student under such paragraph1 if the individual-- 7,a7 demonstrates compelling circumstances for the inability to satisfy the requirement of such subparagraph 7,a7 or 7,b71 or both2 and 7,b7 satisfies the requirement of paragraph 7#a77;,c74 4 7d7 ,repeal of suspension of financial aid eligibility for drug-,related offenses ,subsection 7r7 of section #dhd of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajia7r77 is repealed4 #djic4 ,reinstatement of the #f-year statute of limitations for student loans ,section #dhd;,a7a7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajia;a7a77 is amended to read as follows3 7a7 ,statute of limitations ,notwithstanding any ,federal or ,state statutory1 regulatory1 or administrative limitation on the period within which debts may be enforced-- 7#a7 an institution that receives funds under this title may file a suit or initiate or take another action for collection of a refund due from a student on a grant made1 or work assistance awarded1 under this title1 during the #f-year period beginning on the day after the refund first became due 7exclusive of the period during which the ,state statute of limitations otherwise applicable to a suit under this paragraph would be tolled under ,state law72 7#b7 a guaranty agency that has an agreement with the ,secretary under section #dbh7;c7 may file a suit or initiate or take another action for collection of the amount due from a borrower on a loan made under part ,b during the #f-year period beginning on the day after such guaranty agency reimburses the previous holder of the loan for its loss on account of the default of the borrower 7exclusive of the period during which the ,state statute of limitations otherwise applicable to a suit under this paragraph would be tolled under ,state law72 7#c7 an institution that has an agreement with the ,secretary pursuant to section #dhg may file a suit or initiate or take another action for collection of the amount due from a borrower on a loan made under part ,d or ,e after the default of the borrower on such loan during the #f-year period beginning on the day after the date of the default of the borrower with respect to such amount 7exclusive of the period during which the ,state statute of limitations otherwise applicable to a suit under this paragraph would be tolled under ,state law72 or 7#d7 the ,secretary1 the ,attorney ,general1 or the administrative head of another ,federal agency1 as the case may be1 may file a suit or initiate or take another action for collection of a refund due from a student on a grant made under this title1 or for the repayment of the amount due from a borrower on a loan made under this title that has been assigned to the ,secretary under this title1 during the #f-year period beginning on the day after the refund or the amount first became due4 4 #djid4 ,exit counseling 7a7 ,amendments to exit counseling for borrowers ,section #dhe7;b7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajib7;b77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a77;,a7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding clause 7i71 striking through financial aid offices or otherwise and inserting through the use of an interactive program1 during an exit counseling session that is in-person or online1 or through the use of the online counseling tool described in subsection 7n77#a77;,a72 7,b7 by redesignating clauses 7i7 through 7ix7 as clauses 7iv7 through 7xii71 respectively2 7,c7 by inserting before clause 7iv71 as so redesignated1 the following3 7i7 a summary of the outstanding balance of principal and interest due on the loans made to the borrower under part ,b1 ,d1 or ,e2 7ii7 an explanation of the grace period preceding repayment and the expected date that the borrower will enter repayment2 7iii7 an explanation that the borrower has the option to pay any interest that has accrued while the borrower was in school or that may accrue during the grace period preceding repayment or during an authorized period of deferment or forbearance1 prior to the capitalization of the interest2 2 7,d7 in clause 7iv71 as so redesignated-- 7i7 by striking sample information showing the average and inserting information1 based on the borrower's outstanding balance described in clause 7i71 showing the borrower's2 and 7ii7 by striking of each plan and inserting of at least the fixed repayment plan described in section #dic;,e1 the income-based repayment plan under section #dic;,c7f71 and any other repayment plan for which each loan may be eligible2 7,e7 in clause 7ix71 as so redesignated-- 7i7 by inserting decreased credit score1 after credit reports12 and 7ii7 by inserting reduced ability to rent or purchase a home or car1 potential difficulty in securing employment1 after ,federal law12 7,f7 in clause 7x71 as so redesignated1 by striking consolidation loan under section #dbh;,c or a2 7,g7 in clauses 7xi7 and 7xii71 as so redesignated1 by striking and at the end2 and 7,h7 by adding at the end the following3 7xiii7 for each of the borrower's loans made under part ,b1 ,d1 or ,e for which the borrower is receiving counseling under this subsection1 the contact information for the loan servicer of the loan and a link to such servicer's website2 and 7xiv7 an explanation that an individual has a right to annually request a disclosure of information collected by a consumer reporting agency pursuant to section #fab7;a7 of the ,fair ,credit ,reporting ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #afha;j7a774 2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#a77;,b7-- 7,a7 by inserting online or before in writing2 and 7,b7 by adding before the period at the end the following3 1 except that in the case of an institution using the online counseling tool described in subsection 7n77#a77;,a71 the ,secretary shall attempt to provide such information to the student in the manner described in subsection 7n77#c77;,c72 and 7#c7 in paragraph 7#b77;,c71 by inserting 1 such as the online counseling tool described in subsection 7n77#a77;,a71 after electronic means4 7b7 ,conforming amendment ,section #dhe7;d77#a7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajib7;d77#a77 is amended by striking including income-sensitive and all that follows through part ,d and inserting including1 beginning on ,july #a1 #bjai1 the income-based repayment plan under section #dic;,c7f7 and the fixed repayment plan described in section #dic;,e4 #djie4 ,clery ,act amendments 7a7 ,disclosure of campus security policy and campus crime statistics ,section #dhe7;f7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajib7;f77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a77;,f7-- 7,a7 in clause 7i71 by striking and at the end2 7,b7 in clause 7ii71 by striking and at the end2 7,c7 in clause 7iii71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 22 and 7,d7 by adding at the end the following3 7iv7 of hazing incidents that were reported to campus security authorities or local police agencies2 and 7v7 of harassment incidents that were reported to campus security authorities or local police agencies4 2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#f77;,a71 by adding at the end the following3 7vi7 ,for purposes of reporting under this subsection1 the term hazing means any intentional1 knowing1 or reckless act committed by a student1 or a former student1 of an institution of higher education1 whether individually or in concert with other persons1 against another student1 that-- 7,i7 was committed in connection with an initiation into1 an affiliation with1 or the maintenance of membership in1 any organization that is affiliated with such institution of higher education2 and 7,,ii7 contributes to a substantial risk of physical injury1 mental harm1 or personal degradation or causes physical injury1 mental harm1 or personal degradation4 7vii7 ,for purposes of reporting under this section1 the term harassment means conduct1 including acts of verbal1 nonverbal1 or physical aggression1 intimidation1 or hostility 7including conduct that is undertaken in whole or in part1 through the use of electronic messaging services1 commercial mobile services1 electronic communications1 or other technology7 that-- 7,i7 is sufficiently severe1 persistent1 or pervasive so as to limit a student's ability to participate in or benefit from a program or activity at an institution of higher education1 or to create a hostile or abusive educational environment at an institution of higher education2 and 7,,ii7 is based on a student's actual or perceived race1 gender1 religion1 national origin1 sexual orientation1 gender identity1 ethnicity1 or disability4 7viii7 ,the term commercial mobile service has the meaning given the term in section #ccb7;d7 of the ,communications ,act of #aicd 7#dg ,u4,s4,c4 #ccb7;d774 7ix7 ,the term electronic communication means any transfer of signs1 signals1 writing1 images1 sounds1 or data of any nature transmitted in whole or in part by a wire1 radio1 electromagnetic1 photoelectronic1 or photooptical system4 7x7 ,the term electronic messaging services has the meaning given the term in section #ajb of the ,communications ,assistance for ,law ,enforcement ,act 7#dg ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja74 2 and 7#c7 in paragraph 7#g71 by inserting after the second sentence the following3 ,for hazing incidents1 such statistics shall be compiled in accordance with the definition of that term in paragraph 7#f77;,a77vi74 ,for harassment incidents1 such statistics shall be compiled in accordance with the definition of that term in paragraph 7#f77;,a77vii744 7b7 ,statement of policy regarding harassment ,section #dhe7;f7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajib7;f77 is further amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#i7 through 7#ah7 as paragraphs 7#aj7 through 7#ai71 respectively2 and 7#b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#h7 the following3 7#i7 7,a7 ,each institution of higher education participating in any program under this title1 other than a foreign institution of higher education1 shall develop and distribute as part of the report described in paragraph 7#a7 a statement of policy regarding harassment1 which shall include-- 7i7 a prohibition of harassment-- 7,i7 on campus2 7,,ii7 in or on a noncampus building or property2 7,,iii7 on public property2 7,,iv7 in dormitories or other residential facilities for students on campus2 7,v7 through the use of electronic mail addresses issued by the institution of higher education2 7,,vi7 through the use of computers and communication networks1 including any telecommunications service1 owned1 operated1 or contracted for use by the institution of higher education or its agents2 or 7,,vii7 during an activity sponsored by the institution of higher education or carried out with the use of resources provided by the institution of higher education2 7ii7 a description of the institution's programs to combat harassment1 which shall be aimed at the prevention of harassment2 7iii7 a description of the procedures that a student should follow if an incident of harassment occurs2 and 7iv7 a description of the procedures that the institution will follow once an incident of harassment has been reported1 including a statement of the standard of evidence that will be used during any institutional conduct proceeding arising from such a report4 7,b7 ,the statement of policy described in subparagraph 7,a7 shall address the following areas3 7i7 ,procedures for timely institutional action in cases of alleged harassment1 which procedures shall include a clear statement that the accuser and the accused shall be informed of the outcome of any disciplinary proceedings in response to an allegation of harassment4 7ii7 ,possible sanctions to be imposed following the final determination of an institutional disciplinary procedure regarding harassment4 7iii7 ,notification of existing counseling1 mental health1 or student services for victims or perpetrators of harassment1 both on campus and in the community4 7iv7 ,identification of a designated employee or office at the institution that will be responsible for receiving and tracking each report of harassment4 4 #djif4 ,online survey tool for campus safety ,section #dhe7;f7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajib7 is further amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#ah7 and 7#ai7 as so redesignated as paragraphs 7#ai7 and 7#bj71 respectively2 and 7#b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#ag7 the following3 7#ah7 ,online survey tool for campus safety 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall1 in consultation with the ,attorney ,general and experts in domestic violence1 dating violence1 sexual assault1 and stalking1 develop1 design1 and make available through a secure online portal1 a standardized online survey tool regarding student experiences with domestic violence1 dating violence1 sexual assault1 and stalking4 7,b7 ,development of survey tool ,in developing the survey tool required under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary shall-- 7i7 use best practices from peer-reviewed research measuring domestic violence1 dating violence1 sexual assault1 and stalking2 and 7ii7 consult with the higher education community and experts in survey research related to domestic violence1 dating violence1 sexual assault1 and stalking regarding the development and design of such survey tool and the methodology for administration of such survey tool4 7,c7 ,elements 7i7 ,in general ,the survey tool developed pursuant to this paragraph shall be fair and unbiased1 scientifically valid and reliable1 and meet the highest standards of survey research4 7ii7 ,survey questions ,survey questions included in the survey tool developed pursuant to this paragraph shall-- 7,i7 be designed to gather information on student experiences with domestic violence1 dating violence1 sexual assault1 and stalking1 including the experiences of victims of such incidents2 7,,ii7 use trauma-informed language to prevent retraumatization2 and 7,,iii7 include the following3 7aa7 ,questions designed to determine the incidence and prevalence of domestic violence1 dating violence1 sexual assault1 and stalking4 7bb7 ,questions regarding whether students know about institutional policies and procedures related to domestic violence1 dating violence1 sexual assault1 and stalking4 7cc7 ,questions designed to determine1 if victims reported domestic violence1 dating violence1 sexual assault1 or stalking-- 7,,aa7 to whom the incident was reported and what response the victim may have received2 and 7,,bb7 whether the victim was informed of1 or referred to1 national1 ,state1 local1 or on-campus resources4 7dd7 ,questions regarding contextual factors1 such as whether force1 incapacitation1 or coercion was involved4 7ee7 ,questions to determine whether an accused individual was a student at the institution4 7ff7 ,questions to determine whether a victim reported an incident to ,state1 local1 or campus law enforcement4 7gg7 ,questions to determine why the victim chose to report or not report an incident to ,state1 local1 or campus law enforcement4 7hh7 ,other questions as determined by the ,secretary4 7iii7 ,additional elements ,in addition to the standardized questions developed by the ,secretary under clause 7ii71 an institution may request additional information from students that would increase the understanding of the institution of school climate factors unique to their campuses4 7iv7 ,responses ,the responses to the survey questions described in clause 7ii7 shall-- 7,i7 be submitted confidentially2 7,,ii7 not be included in crime statistics2 and 7,,iii7 in the case of such responses being included in a report1 shall not include personally identifiable information4 7,d7 ,administration of survey 7i7 ,in general ,each institution shall administer the survey tool developed pursuant to this paragraph every #b years4 7ii7 ,federal administration ,the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,attorney ,general1 shall develop a mechanism by which institutions of higher education may1 with respect to the survey tool developed pursuant to this paragraph-- 7,i7 administer such survey tool2 and 7,,ii7 modify such survey tool to include additional elements or requirements1 as determined by the institution4 7iii7 ,costs ,the ,secretary may not require an institution of higher education to pay to modify the survey tool in accordance with clause 7ii77,,ii74 7,e7 ,completed surveys ,the ,secretary shall require each institution participating in any program under this title to ensure that an adequate1 random1 and representative sample size of students 7as determined by the ,secretary7 enrolled at the institution complete the survey tool developed pursuant to this paragraph beginning not later than #a year after the date of enactment of the ,aim ,higher ,act4 7,f7 ,report ,beginning not later than #b years after the date of enactment of the ,aim ,higher ,act1 the ,secretary shall prepare a biennial report on the information gained from the standardized elements of the survey under this paragraph and publish such report in an accessible format on the website of the ,department and submit such report to ,congress4 ,the report shall include campus-level data for each school and attributed by name of each campus in a manner that permits comparisons across schools and campuses4 7,g7 ,publication ,each institution shall publish-- 7i7 the campus-level results of the standardized elements of the survey under this paragraph on the website of the institution and in the annual security report required under paragraph #a for the campuses affiliated with the institution2 and 7ii7 the campus-level results of the additional elements modifying the survey by the institution1 if any1 on the website of the institution4 7,h7 ,violation ,upon a determination pursuant to section #dhg7;c77#c77;,b7 that an institution of higher education has violated or failed to carry out any provision under this subsection1 the ,secretary shall impose a civil penalty upon the institution in the same amount and pursuant to the same procedures as a civil penalty is imposed under section #dhg7;c77#c77;,b74 4 #djig4 ,amendments to institutional and financial assistance 7a7 ,notice to students concerning drug violations ,subsection 7k7 of section #dhe 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajib7 is repealed4 7b7 ,single point of contact for foster and homeless youth ,section #dhe of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajib7 is amended by inserting after subsection 7j7 the following3 7k7 ,each institution of higher education participating in any program under this title shall-- 7#a7 have designated an appropriate staff person as a single point of contact to assist homeless children and youths 7as such term is defined in section #gbe of the ,mc,kinney-,vento ,homeless ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aadcd;a77 and foster care children and youth in accessing and completing postsecondary education1 including by ensuring that such homeless children and youths and foster care children and youth are connected to applicable and available student support services1 programs1 and community resources in areas such as financial aid1 academic advising1 housing1 food1 public benefits1 health care1 health insurance1 mental health1 and mentoring2 7#b7 post public notice about student financial assistance and other assistance available to homeless children and youths and foster care children and youth1 including their eligibility as independent students under subparagraphs 7,b7 and 7,h7 of sections #dhj7;d77#a72 7#c7 give priority for any institutionally owned or operated housing facilities1 including student housing facilities that remain open for occupation during school breaks or on a year-round basis1 to-- 7,a7 homeless children and youths 7as such term is defined in section #gbe of the ,mc,kinney-,vento ,homeless ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aadcd;a72 7,b7 youth who are unaccompanied1 at risk of homelessness1 and self-supporting2 and 7,c7 foster care children and youth2 7#d7 have developed a plan for how homeless children and youths1 youth who are unaccompanied1 at risk of homelessness1 and self-supporting1 and foster care children and youth can access housing resources during and between academic terms1 through means that may include access to institutionally owned or operated housing during breaks and a list of housing resources in the community that provide short-term housing2 and 7#e7 include1 in its application for admission1 questions 7to be answered voluntarily7 regarding the applicant's status as a homeless child or youth or foster care child or youth1 that-- 7,a7 can be answered by the applicant voluntarily for the limited purpose of being provided information about financial aid or any other available assistance2 and 7,b7 explain the key terms in the question in a manner children and youth can understand in order to self-identify and declare eligibility as a homeless child or youth or foster care child or youth4 4 7c7 ,annual financial aid counseling ,section #dhe7l7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajib7l77 is amended to read as follows3 7l7 ,annual financial aid counseling 7#a7 ,annual disclosure required 7,a7 ,in general ,each eligible institution shall ensure that each individual who receives a loan made under part ,d 7other than a ,federal ,direct ,consolidation ,loan or a loan made under section #dfj;,a and #dfj;,b7 receives comprehensive information on the terms and conditions of such loan and the responsibilities the individual has with respect to such loan4 ,such information shall be provided1 for each award year for which the individual receives such loan1 in a simple and understandable manner-- 7i7 during a counseling session conducted in person2 7ii7 online1 with the individual acknowledging receipt of the information2 or 7iii7 through the use of the online counseling tool described in subsection 7n77#a77;,b74 7,b7 ,use of interactive programs ,in the case of institutions not using the online counseling tool described in subsection 7n77#a77;,b71 the ,secretary shall require such institutions to carry out the requirements of subparagraph 7,a7 through the use of interactive programs1 during an annual counseling session that is in-person or online1 that tests the individual's understanding of the terms and conditions of the loan awarded to the individual1 using simple and understandable language and clear formatting4 7#b7 ,all individuals ,the information to be provided under paragraph 7#a77;,a7 to each individual receiving counseling under this subsection shall include the following3 7,a7 ,an explanation of how the individual may budget for typical educational expenses and a sample budget based on the cost of attendance for the institution4 7,b7 ,an explanation that an individual has a right to annually request a disclosure of information collected by a consumer reporting agency pursuant to section #fab7;a7 of the ,fair ,credit ,reporting ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #afha;j7a774 7,c7 ,an introduction to the financial management resources provided by the ,consumer ,financial ,protection ,bureau4 7#c7 ,borrowers receiving loans made under part d 7other than parent plus loans7 ,the information to be provided under paragraph 7#a77;,a7 to a borrower of a loan made under part ,d 7other than a ,federal ,direct ,,plus ,loan made on behalf of a dependent student7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,a notification that some students may qualify for other financial aid and an explanation that the borrower should consider accepting any grant1 scholarship1 or ,state or ,federal work-study jobs for which the borrower is eligible prior to accepting student loans4 7,b7 ,to the extent practicable1 the effect of accepting the loan to be disbursed on the eligibility of the borrower for other forms of student financial assistance4 7,c7 ,an explanation of the use of the student loan contract referred to in section #dcb7m77#a77;,d74 7,d7 ,an explanation that the borrower is not required to accept the full amount of the loan offered to the borrower4 7,e7 ,an explanation of the approved educational expenses for which the borrower may use a loan made under part ,d4 7,f7 ,a recommendation to the borrower to exhaust the borrower's ,federal student loan options prior to taking out private education loans1 an explanation that ,federal student loans typically offer better terms and conditions than private education loans1 an explanation that ,federal student loans offer consumer protections typically not available in the private education loan market1 an explanation of treatment of loans made under part ,d and private education loans in bankruptcy1 and an explanation that if a borrower decides to take out a private education loan-- 7i7 the borrower has the ability to select a private educational lender of the borrower's choice2 7ii7 the proposed private education loan may impact the borrower's potential eligibility for other financial assistance1 including ,federal financial assistance under this title2 and 7iii7 the borrower has a right-- 7,i7 to accept the terms of the private education loan within #cj calendar days following the date on which the application for such loan is approved and the borrower receives the required disclosure documents1 pursuant to section #abh7;e7 of the ,truth in ,lending ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #afch7;e772 and 7,,ii7 to cancel such loan within #c business days of the date on which the loan is consummated1 pursuant to section #abh7;e77#g7 of such ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #afch7;e77#g774 7,g7 ,the interest rate for the loan1 as of the date of the counseling4 7,h7 ,information on how interest accrues and is capitalized during periods when the interest is not paid by either the borrower or the ,secretary4 7,i7 ,in the case of a ,federal ,direct ,,plus ,loan or a ,federal ,direct ,unsubsidized ,stafford ,loan1 the option of the borrower to pay the interest while the borrower is in school4 7,j7 ,the definition of half-time enrollment at the institution1 during regular terms and summer school1 if applicable1 and the consequences of not maintaining at least half-time enrollment4 7,k7 ,an explanation of the importance of contacting the appropriate offices at the institution of higher education if the borrower withdraws prior to completing the borrower's program of study so that the institution can provide exit counseling1 including information regarding the borrower's repayment options and loan consolidation4 7,l7 ,the obligation of the borrower to repay the full amount of the loan1 regardless of whether the borrower completes or does not complete the program in which the borrower is enrolled within the regular time for program completion4 7,m7 ,the likely consequences of default on the loan1 including adverse credit reports1 delinquent debt collection procedures under ,federal law1 and litigation4 7,n7 ,notice of the institution's most recent adjusted cohort default rate 7calculated in accordance with section #dce7m77#a77;,e771 an explanation of the adjusted cohort default rate1 the most recent national average adjusted cohort default rate1 and the most recent national average adjusted cohort default rate for the category of institution described in section #dce7m77#d7 to which the institution belongs4 7,o7 ,information on the ,national ,student ,loan ,data ,system and how the borrower can access the borrower's records4 7,p7 ,the contact information for the institution's financial aid office or other appropriate office at the institution the borrower may contact if the borrower has any questions about the borrower's rights and responsibilities or the terms and conditions of the loan4 7,q7 ,for a first-time borrower1 in addition to all the information described in subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,p7-- 7i7 a statement of the anticipated balance on the loan for which the borrower is receiving counseling under this subsection2 7ii7 based on such anticipated balance1 the anticipated monthly payment amount under1 at minimum-- 7,i7 the fixed repayment plan described in section #dic;,e2 and 7,,ii7 the income-based repayment plan under section #dic;,c7f71 as determined using regionally available data from the ,bureau of ,labor ,statistics of the average starting salary for the occupation in which the borrower has an interest in or intends to be employed2 7iii7 an estimate of the projected monthly payment amount under each repayment plan described in clause 7ii71 based on the average cumulative indebtedness at graduation for borrowers of loans made under part ,d who are in the same program of study as the borrower and the expected increase in the cost of attendance of such program2 and 7iv7 information on the annual and aggregate loan limits for ,federal ,direct ,stafford ,loans and ,federal ,direct ,unsubsidized ,stafford ,loans as it pertains to the loan for which the borrower is receiving counseling1 and a statement that such aggregate borrowing limit may change based on the borrower's student status 7whether undergraduate or graduate7 or if there is a change in the borrower's dependency status4 7,r7 ,for a borrower with an outstanding balance of principal or interest due on a loan made under this title1 in addition to all the information described in subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,p7-- 7i7 information on each student loan that the institution is aware that the student has borrowed1 including ,federal loans1 private loans1 and loans from the institution2 7ii7 the total amount of the outstanding balance and interest accrued from the ,federal student loans described in clause 7i72 7iii7 for each ,federal loan described in clause 7i71 the interest rate for the loan1 as of the date of the counseling1 and a statement that the interest rate on student loans may vary based on when the loan was borrowed and other factors2 7iv7 based on such outstanding balance for the ,federal student loans1 the anticipated monthly payment amount under the fixed repayment plan described in section #dic;,e1 the income-based repayment plan under section #dic;,c7f71 and any other repayment plan for which each loan may be eligible1 calculated using regionally available data from the ,bureau of ,labor ,statistics of the average starting salary for the occupation the borrower intends to be employed2 7v7 an estimate of the projected monthly payment amount under each repayment plan described in clause 7iv71 based on-- 7,i7 the outstanding balance described in clause 7ii72 7,,ii7 the anticipated outstanding balance on the loan for which the student is receiving counseling under this subsection2 and 7,,iii7 a projection for any other loans made under part ,d that the borrower is reasonably expected to accept during the borrower's program of study based on at least the average cumulative indebtedness at graduation for borrowers of loans made under part ,d who are in the same program of study as the borrower and the expected increase in the cost of attendance of such program2 7vi7 a statement that the outstanding balance described in clause 7ii71 the interest rate described in clause 7iii71 and the monthly amount described in clause 7iv7 and clause 7v7 does not include any amounts that the student may be required to repay for private or institutional loans2 and 7vii7 the percentage of the total aggregate borrowing limit that the student has reached1 as of the date of the counseling1 for ,federal ,direct ,stafford ,loans and ,federal ,direct ,unsubsidized ,stafford ,loans1 and a statement that such aggregate borrowing limit may change based on the borrower's student status 7whether undergraduate or graduate7 or if there is a change in the borrower's dependency status4 7#d7 ,borrowers receiving parent plus loans for dependent students ,the information to be provided under paragraph 7#a77;,a7 to a borrower of a ,federal ,direct ,,plus ,loan made on behalf of a dependent student shall include the following3 7,a7 ,a notification that some students may qualify for other financial aid and an explanation that the student for whom the borrower is taking out the loan should consider accepting any grant1 scholarship1 or ,state or ,federal work-study jobs for which the borrower is eligible prior to borrowing ,parent ,,plus ,loans4 7,b7 ,the information described in subparagraphs 7,b7 through 7,d7 and 7,l7 through 7,o7 of paragraph 7#c74 7,c7 ,the interest rate for the loan1 as of the date of the counseling4 7,d7 ,the option of the borrower to pay the interest on the loan while the loan is in deferment4 7,e7 ,debt management strategies that are designed to facilitate the repayment of such indebtedness4 7,f7 ,an explanation that the borrower has the options to prepay each loan1 pay each loan on a shorter schedule1 and change repayment plans4 7,g7 ,for each ,federal ,direct ,,plus ,loan made on behalf of a dependent student for which the borrower is receiving counseling under this subsection1 the contact information for the loan servicer of the loan and a link to such servicer's ,website4 7,h7 ,for a first-time borrower of such loan-- 7i7 a statement of the anticipated balance on the loan for which the borrower is receiving counseling under this subsection2 7ii7 based on such anticipated balance1 the anticipated monthly payment amount under the fixed repayment plan described in section #dic;,e1 the income-based repayment plan under section #dic;,c7f71 and any other repayment plan for which each loan may be eligible2 and 7iii7 an estimate of the projected monthly payment amount under the fixed repayment plan described in section #dic;,e1 the income-based repayment plan under section #dic;,c7f71 and any other repayment plan for which each loan may be eligible1 based on the average cumulative indebtedness of other borrowers of ,federal ,direct ,,plus ,loans made on behalf of dependent students who are in the same program of study as the student on whose behalf the borrower borrowed the loan and the expected increase in the cost of attendance of such program4 7,i7 ,for a borrower with an outstanding balance of principal or interest due on such loan-- 7i7 a statement of the amount of such outstanding balance2 7ii7 based on such outstanding balance1 the anticipated monthly payment amount under the fixed repayment plan described in section #dic;,e1 the income-based repayment plan under section #dic;,c7f71 and any other repayment plan for which each loan may be eligible2 and 7iii7 an estimate of the projected monthly payment amount under the fixed and income-based repayment plans1 based on-- 7,i7 the anticipated outstanding balance on the loan for which the borrower is receiving counseling under this subsection2 and 7,,ii7 a projection for any other ,federal ,direct ,,plus ,loan made on behalf of the dependent student that the borrower is reasonably expected to accept during the program of study of such student based on at least the average cumulative indebtedness of other borrowers of ,federal ,direct ,,plus ,loans made on behalf of dependent students who are in the same program of study as the student on whose behalf the borrower borrowed the loan and the expected increase in the cost of attendance of such program4 7#e7 ,annual loan acceptance ,prior to making the first disbursement of a loan made under part ,d 7other than a ,federal ,direct ,consolidation ,loan or a loan made under section #dfj;,a and #dfj;,b7 to a borrower for an award year1 an eligible institution1 shall1 as part of carrying out the counseling requirements of this subsection for the loan1 ensure that after receiving the applicable counseling under paragraphs 7#b71 7#c71 and 7#d7 for the loan the borrower accepts the loan for such award year by-- 7,a7 signing and returning to the institution the student loan contract for the loan referred to in section #dcb7m77#a77;,d7 that affirmatively states that the borrower accepts the loan2 or 7,b7 electronically signing an electronic version of the student loan contract described in subparagraph 7,a74 4 7d7 ,online counseling tools ,section #dhe of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajib7 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 7n7 ,online counseling tools 7#a7 ,in general ,beginning not later than #a year after the date of enactment of the ,aim ,higher ,act1 the ,secretary shall maintain-- 7,a7 an online counseling tool that provides the exit counseling required under subsection 7b7 and meets the applicable requirements of this subsection2 and 7,b7 an online counseling tool that provides the annual counseling required under subsection 7l7 and meets the applicable requirements of this subsection4 7#b7 ,requirements of tools ,in maintaining the online counseling tools described in paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall ensure that each such tool is-- 7,a7 consumer tested1 in consultation with other relevant ,federal agencies and including students and borrowers1 institutions of higher education1 secondary school and postsecondary counselors1 and nonprofit consumer groups1 to ensure that the tool is effective in helping individuals understand their rights and obligations with respect to borrowing a loan made under part ,d2 7,b7 understandable to borrowers of loans made under part ,d2 and 7,c7 freely available to all eligible institutions4 7#c7 ,record of counseling completion ,the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 use each online counseling tool described in paragraph 7#a7 to keep a record of which individuals have received counseling using the tool1 and notify the applicable institutions of the individual's completion of such counseling2 7,b7 in the case of a borrower who receives annual counseling for a loan made under part ,d using the tool described in paragraph 7#a77;,b71 notify the borrower by when the borrower should accept1 in a manner described in subsection 7l77#e71 the loan for which the borrower has received such counseling2 and 7,c7 in the case of a borrower described in subsection 7b77#a77;,b7 at an institution that uses the online counseling tool described in paragraph 7#a77;,a7 of this subsection1 the ,secretary shall attempt to provide the information described in subsection 7b77#a77;,a7 to the borrower through such tool4 4 #djih4 ,conforming amendments to ,pell ,grants ,section #dhe;,e7b77#a77;,a7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajib;f7b77#a77;,a77 is further amended by striking section #dja7;b77#b77;,a7 and inserting section #dja7;b77#a74 #djii4 ,information with respect to crime statistics for programs of study abroad ,part ,g of title ,,iv of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajhh et seq47 is further amended by inserting after section #dhe;,e the following3 #dhe;,f4 ,information with respect to crime statistics for programs of study abroad 7a7 ,in general ,each institution participating in any program under this title1 other than a foreign institution of higher education1 shall develop and distribute a statement of policy with respect to students participating in a program of study abroad approved for credit by the institution concerning crime and harm that may occur while participating in such program of study abroad that1 at a minimum1 includes a biennial review by the institution of the programs of study abroad approved for credit by the institution to determine-- 7#a7 the effectiveness of the programs at protecting students from crime and harm1 and whether changes to the programs are needed 7based on the most recent guidance or other assistance from the ,secretary7 and will be implemented2 7#b7 for the #e years preceding the date of the report1 the number 7in the aggregate for all programs of study abroad approved for credit by the institution7 of-- 7,a7 deaths of program participants occurring during program participation or during any other activities during the study abroad period2 7,b7 sexual assaults against program participants occurring during program participation and reported to the institution2 7,c7 accidents and illnesses occurring during program participation that resulted in hospitalization and were reported to the institution2 and 7,d7 incidents involving program participants during the program participation that resulted in police involvement or a police report and were reported to the institution2 and 7#c7 with respect to the incidents described in subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 of paragraph 7#b71 whether the incidents occurred-- 7,a7 on campus2 7,b7 in or on noncampus buildings or property2 7,c7 on public property2 7,d7 in dormitories or other residential facilities for students on campus2 or 7,e7 at a location not described in items 7,a7 through 7,d7 of this clause1 without regard to whether the institution owns or controls a building or property at the location4 7b7 ,other duties ,an institution of higher education described in subsection 7a7 shall-- 7#a7 provide each student who is interested in participating in a program of study abroad approved for credit by the institution1 with an orientation session and advising that includes-- 7,a7 a list of countries in which such programs of study abroad are located2 7,b7 all current travel information1 including all travel warnings and travel alerts1 issued by the ,bureau of ,consular ,affairs of the ,department of ,state for such countries2 and 7,c7 the information described in paragraph 7a71 provided specifically for each program of study abroad approved for credit by the institution in which the student is considering participation2 and 7#b7 provide each student who returns from such a program of study abroad with a post-trip debriefing session1 including an exit interview that assists the institution in carrying out subsection 7a74 7c7 ,limitations ,an institution of higher education shall not disaggregate or otherwise distinguish information for purposes of subsection 7a7 or 7b7 in a case in which the number of students in a category is insufficient to yield statistically reliable information or the results would reveal personally identifiable information about an individual student4 7d7 ,review ,the ,secretary shall periodically review a representative sample of the policies described in subsection 7a7 that have been adopted by institutions of higher education4 7e7 ,definition ,for the purpose of this section1 the definitions for campus1 noncampus building or property1 and public property shall have the same meaning as in section #dhe7;f77#f74 4 #dajj4 ,remedial education grants ,part ,g of title ,,iv of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajhh et seq47 is amended by inserting after section #dhf;,a the following3 #dhf;,b4 ,remedial education grants 7a7 ,grants authorized 7#a7 ,in general ,from the funds appropriated under subsection 7i71 the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,director of the ,institute of ,education ,sciences1 shall award grants1 on a competitive basis1 to eligible entities to improve remedial education in higher education4 7#b7 ,duration ,a grant under this section shall be awarded for a period of #e years4 7#c7 ,minimum awards ,the total amount of funds provided under a grant awarded under this section shall not be less than #ejj1jjj4 7b7 ,application ,an eligible entity that desires to receive a grant under this section shall submit an application to the ,secretary at such time1 in such manner1 and accompanied by such information as the ,secretary may require1 which shall include the following3 7#a7 ,a description of how the eligible entity will use the grant funds to develop or improve a remedial education program that includes evidence-based1 effective strategies for providing instruction to ensure that students are prepared for courses at the postsecondary level4 7#b7 ,an assurance that the eligible entity will use more than #b measures 7such as a student's college entrance examination score1 grade point average1 high school course list1 or a placement examination7 to identify students in need of remedial education who may be eligible to participate in the remedial education program developed or improved under the grant4 7#c7 ,a description of how the eligible entity1 in developing or improving such a program1 will consult with stakeholders1 including individuals with expertise in remedial education1 students enrolled in remedial education1 and faculty instructors for remedial education4 7#d7 ,the eligible entity's plan for sustaining the program after the grant period has ended4 7#e7 ,the eligible entity's plan for monitoring and evaluating the program1 including how the eligible entity will use the data collected under subsection 7g7 to continually update and improve the program4 7c7 ,use of funds ,an eligible entity that receives a grant under this section shall use the grant to develop or improve a remedial education program through one or more of the following models3 7#a7 ,aligning course work ,working with a local educational agency or ,state educational agency that is part of the eligible entity to develop or improve programs that provide alignment between high school coursework and postsecondary education1 and that may include-- 7,a7 assessments in high school to measure student readiness for courses at the postsecondary level2 or 7,b7 interventions in high school that improve student competencies for courses at the postsecondary level4 7#b7 ,accelerated course work ,redesigning or improving remedial education that-- 7,a7 allows students to enroll in more than one sequential remedial education course or training in a semester1 or the equivalent2 7,b7 condenses the time of the remedial education2 or 7,c7 provides shortened1 intensive courses or training to improve competencies of students for courses at the postsecondary level4 7#c7 ,modular instructional methods ,developing or improving remedial education that-- 7,a7 specifically targets the skills that students need to move forward in courses at the postsecondary level2 and 7,b7 may be used to develop new assessments1 redesign courses to provide targeted skill instruction1 or provide faculty professional development4 7#d7 ,co-requisite model ,developing or improving remedial education programs that allow a student to enroll in remedial education 7which may be provided through a modular instructional method7 while also enrolled in a course at the postsecondary level4 7#e7 ,systemic reform to implement comprehensive1 integrated support programs ,implementing and improving comprehensive1 integrated1 evidence-based support programs that-- 7,a7 enable students enrolled in remedial education to reach completion and graduation at an institution of higher education within #aej percent of the normal time for completion of1 or graduation from1 the program of study for which the students are enrolled2 and 7,b7 may include financial supports1 academic tutoring or support1 and advising that enable students to find success in remedial education and courses at the postsecondary level4 7d7 ,considerations ,in awarding grants under this section1 the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,director of the ,institute of ,education ,sciences1 shall-- 7#a7 ensure-- 7,a7 a minimum of #cj eligible entities are awarded grants for each #e-year grant period2 7,b7 an equitable geographic distribution of such grants1 including an equitable distribution between urban and rural areas2 and 7,c7 that grants are used to develop or improve remedial education programs-- 7i7 for a range of types and sizes of institutions of higher education2 and 7ii7 for each of the models described in subsection 7c7 to ensure adequate sample sizes to enable statistical comparisons within and among such models2 and 7#b7 give preference to eligible entities that primarily serve low-income students4 7e7 ,fiscal requirements 7#a7 ,supplement not supplant ,a grant awarded under this section shall be used to supplement1 not supplant1 funds that would otherwise be used to carry out the activities described in this section4 7#b7 ,matching funds 7,a7 ,in general ,subject to subparagraph 7,b71 an eligible entity that receives a grant under this section shall provide1 from non-,federal sources1 an amount equal to #aj percent of the amount of the grant for the cost of activities assisted under the grant4 7,b7 ,exceptions ,the requirements of subparagraph 7,a7 shall not apply to-- 7i7 ,tribal ,colleges or ,universities2 or 7ii7 institutions of higher education located in the ,commonwealth of ,puerto ,rico1 ,guam1 ,american ,samoa1 the ,united ,states ,virgin ,islands1 the ,commonwealth of the ,northern ,mariana ,islands1 the ,republic of the ,marshall ,islands1 the ,federated ,states of ,micronesia1 or the ,republic of ,palau4 7f7 ,experimental authority ,notwithstanding any other provision of this title1 a student may be eligible to receive loans or grants under this title for up to #b academic years for enrollment in a remedial education program under this section4 7g7 ,data collection1 reports1 evaluations1 and dissemination 7#a7 ,information 7,a7 ,student-level data ,each eligible entity that receives a grant under this section shall provide1 on an annual basis for each year of the grant period and for #e years after such grant period1 to the ,director of the ,institute of ,education ,sciences and the ,secretary1 the student-level data with respect to the students who are or were enrolled in a remedial education program funded under the grant to enable the ,director1 for each such year1 to-- 7i7 determine the information described in subparagraph 7,b7 with respect to each such remedial education program2 and 7ii7 submit to the authorizing committees1 and make publicly available in an accessible format1 such information4 7,b7 ,aggregate student data ,the ,director shall determine1 with respect to each remedial education program for which an eligible entity provides student-level data under subparagraph 7,a71 the following information3 7i7 ,the number of students who are or were enrolled in such a remedial education program4 7ii7 ,the type of remedial education offered under the program4 7iii7 ,the cost of such remedial education program4 7iv7 ,the number of students who complete such remedial education program4 7v7 ,the length of time students spend in such remedial education program1 as measured by semester1 trimester1 or clock hours4 7vi7 ,the length of time students who complete such remedial education program take to graduate with a recognized educational credential from an institution of higher education4 7vii7 ,the number of students who enroll in postsecondary-level courses upon completing the remedial education program4 7viii7 ,the number and percentage of such students who graduate1 or are on track to graduate1 from an institution of higher education within #aej percent of the normal time for completion of1 or graduation from1 the program of study for which the students are enrolled4 7ix7 ,the amount of grant or loan funds under this title awarded to students for enrollment in such remedial education program4 7,c7 ,disaggregation ,the information determined under subparagraph 7,b7 shall be disaggregated by race 7as defined in section #aec7;a77#c7 of the ,education ,sciences ,reform ,act of #bjjb71 gender1 socioeconomic status1 ,federal ,pell ,grant eligibility status1 status as a first-generation college student1 ,veteran or active duty status1 and disability status4 7#b7 ,evaluation ,not later than #f years after the first grant is awarded under this section1 the ,director1 in consultation with the ,secretary and using the information determined under paragraph 7#a71 shall submit to the authorizing committees and make publicly available in an accessible format1 the results of a multi-year1 rigorous evaluation on the impact of remedial education programs funded under this section that shall include-- 7,a7 the effectiveness of the remedial education programs in providing the skills necessary for students to advance through remedial education and complete courses at the postsecondary level2 7,b7 the quality of outcomes of the remedial education programs within and among models of remedial education described in subsection 7c72 7,c7 the sustainability and replicability of the remedial education programs that demonstrate success1 as determined by the number and percentage of students who graduate from an institution of higher education within #aej percent of the normal time for completion of1 or graduation from1 the program of study for which the students are enrolled2 and 7,d7 the effectiveness of the authority under subsection 7f7 in assisting students who complete a remedial education program funded under this section in graduating from an institution of higher education within #aej percent of the normal time for completion of1 or graduation from1 the program of study for which the students are enrolled4 7#c7 ,reports and dissemination 7,a7 ,initial report ,not later than #a year after the first grant is awarded under this section1 the ,secretary shall prepare and submit to the authorizing committees1 and make available to the public in an accessible format1 a report on each remedial education program funded under this section4 7,b7 ,subsequent report ,not later than #e years after the last grant is awarded under this section1 the ,secretary shall prepare and submit to the authorizing committees1 and make available to the public in an accessible format1 a report that-- 7i7 reviews the activities and program performance of each remedial education program funded under this section2 and 7ii7 provides guidance and recommendations on how successful remedial education programs 7as determined by the number and percentage of students who graduate from an institution of higher education within #aej percent of the normal time for completion of1 or graduation from1 the program of study for which the students are enrolled7 can be replicated4 7h7 ,data privacy 7#a7 ,in general ,it shall be unlawful for any person who obtains or has access to personally identifiable information in connection with this section to willfully disclose to any person 7except as authorized in this ,act or any ,federal law7 such personally identifiable information4 7#b7 ,penalty ,any person who violates paragraph 7#a7 shall be fined not more than #e1jjj1 imprisoned for not more than #e years1 or both1 together with the costs of prosecution4 7#c7 ,employee or officer of the united states ,if a violation of paragraph 7#a7 is committed by any officer or employee of the ,united ,states1 the officer or employee shall be dismissed from office or discharged from employment upon conviction for the violation4 7#d7 ,sale of data prohibited ,data collected under this section shall not be sold to any third party by the ,director1 any postsecondary institution1 or any other entity4 7#e7 ,limitation on use by other ,federal agencies ,the ,director shall not allow any other ,federal agency to use data collected under this section for any purpose except as explicitly authorized by this ,act4 7#f7 ,law enforcement ,personally identifiable information collected under this section shall not be used for any law enforcement activity or any other activity that would result in adverse action against any student1 including debt collection activity or enforcement of the immigration laws4 7i7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section #afb1ejj1jjj for fiscal year #bjai and each of the #e succeeding fiscal years4 7j7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,director ,the term ,director means the ,director of the ,institute of ,education ,sciences4 7#b7 ,eligible entity ,the term eligible entity means-- 7,a7 an institution of higher education2 or 7,b7 a partnership between an institution of higher education and at least #a of the following3 7i7 ,a local educational agency4 7ii7 ,a ,state educational agency4 7#c7 ,first-generation college student ,the term first-generation college student has the meaning given the term in section #djb;,a7h74 7#d7 ,institution of higher education ,the term institution of higher education has the meaning given such term in section #aja4 7#e7 ,remedial education ,the term remedial education-- 7,a7 means education 7such as courses or training7 offered at an institution of higher education that-- 7i7 is below the postsecondary level2 and 7ii7 is determined by the institution to be necessary to help students be prepared for the pursuit of a first undergraduate baccalaureate degree or certificate or1 in the case of courses in ,english language instruction1 to be necessary to enable the student to utilize already existing knowledge1 training1 or skills2 and 7,b7 includes developmental education that meets the requirements of subparagraph 7,a74 7#f7 ,tribal college or university ,the term ,tribal ,college or ,university has the meaning given the term in section #caf4 4 #daja4 ,competency-based education ,part ,g of title ,,iv of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajhh et seq47 is amended by inserting after section #dhf;,a the following3 #dhf;,c4 ,competency-based education demonstration projects 7a7 ,demonstration projects authorized ,the ,secretary shall select1 in accordance with subsection 7d71 eligible entities to voluntarily carry out competency-based education demonstration projects and receive waivers or other flexibility described in subsection 7e7 to carry out such projects4 7b7 ,application 7#a7 ,in general ,each eligible entity desiring to carry out a demonstration project under this section shall submit an application to the ,secretary1 at such time and in such manner as the ,secretary may require4 7#b7 ,outreach ,the ,secretary shall1 prior to any deadline to submit applications under paragraph 7#a71 conduct outreach to historically black colleges and universities1 minority-serving institutions1 institutions serving students with special needs1 and institutions located in rural areas to provide those institutions with information on the opportunity to apply to carry out a demonstration project under this section4 7#c7 ,amendments 7,a7 ,in general ,an eligible entity that has been selected to carry out a demonstration project under this section may submit to the ,secretary amendments to the eligible entity's approved application under paragraph 7#a71 at such time and in such manner as the ,secretary may require1 which the ,secretary shall approve or deny within #cj days of receipt4 7,b7 ,expanding enrollment ,notwithstanding the assurance required with respect to maximum enrollment under paragraph 7#d77;,i7-- 7i7 an eligible entity whose demonstration project has been evaluated under subsection 7g77#b7 not less than twice may submit to the ,secretary an amendment to the eligible entity's application under paragraph 7#a7 to increase enrollment in the project to more than #c1jjj students1 but not more than #e1jjj students1 and which shall specify-- 7,i7 the proposed maximum enrollment or annual enrollment growth for the project2 7,,ii7 how the eligible entity will successfully carry out the project with such maximum enrollment or enrollment growth2 and 7,,iii7 any other amendments to the eligible entity's application under paragraph 7#a7 that are related to such maximum enrollment or enrollment growth2 and 7ii7 the ,secretary shall determine whether to approve or deny an amendment submitted under clause 7i7 for a demonstration project based on the project's evaluations under subsection 7g77#b74 7#d7 ,contents ,each application under paragraph 7#a7 shall include-- 7,a7 a description of each competency-based education program to be offered by the eligible entity under the demonstration project2 7,b7 a description of the proposed academic delivery1 business1 and financial models for the demonstration project1 including explanations of how each competency-based education program offered under the demonstration project will-- 7i7 result in the achievement of competencies2 7ii7 differ from standard credit hour approaches1 in whole or in part2 and 7iii7 result in lower costs or shortened time to the completion of a recognized educational credential2 7,c7 a description of how each competency-based education program offered under the demonstration project will progress a student toward completion of a recognized educational credential2 7,d7 a description of the meaningful role of the appropriate faculty of the eligible entity in the development1 design1 implementation1 delivery1 and evaluation of each such competency-based education program2 7,e7 a description of how each such competency-based education program will provide strong post-enrollment earnings and loan repayment outcomes2 7,f7 a description of how the eligible entity will articulate the transcript from a competency-based education program offered under the demonstration project to another program at the eligible entity or at another institution of higher education2 7,g7 a description of the statutory and regulatory requirements described in subsection 7e7 for which the eligible entity is seeking a waiver or other flexibility1 and why such waiver or flexibility is necessary to carry out the demonstration project2 7,h7 a description of how a third party will assess student learning for each competency-based education program offered under the demonstration project2 7,i7 a description of how the eligible entity will develop and evaluate the competencies and assessments of student knowledge administered as part of the demonstration project1 including how such competencies and assessments are aligned with workforce needs2 7,j7 a description of the proposal for determining a student's ,federal student aid eligibility under this title for participating in the demonstration project1 the award and distribution of such aid1 and the safeguards to ensure that students are making satisfactory progress that warrants the disbursement of such aid2 7,k7 an assurance that the demonstration project will enroll a minimum of #be students and a maximum of #c1jjj students or1 in the case of an eligible entity with an application amendment approved under paragraph 7#c77;,b71 the maximum enrollment approved under such paragraph2 7,l7 a description of the population of students to whom competency-based education under the demonstration project will be offered1 including demographic information and prior educational experience1 disaggregated by students who are ,federal ,pell ,grant recipients1 race 7as defined in section #aec7;a77#c7 of the ,education ,sciences ,reform ,act of #bjjb 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #iedc771 students with disabilities1 students who are veterans or members of the ,armed ,forces1 and first generation college students1 and how such eligible entity will1 when appropriate1 address the specific needs of each such population of students when carrying out the demonstration project2 7,m7 an assurance that students participating in the demonstration project will not1 on average1 be eligible for more ,federal assistance under this title than such students would have been eligible for under a traditional program2 7,n7 the cost of attendance for each competency-based education program offered under the demonstration project1 disaggregated by each of the applicable costs or allowances described in paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#ac7 of section #dgb1 and the estimated amount of the cost of attendance of each such program to be covered by need-based grant aid and merit-based grant aid from ,federal1 ,state1 institutional1 and private sources2 7,o7 an assurance that the eligible entity will identify and disseminate best practices with respect to the demonstration project to other eligible entities carrying out a demonstration project under this section2 7,p7 a description of other competency-based education the eligible entity offers or plans to offer outside of the demonstration project2 7,q7 an assurance that the eligible entity will use data to-- 7i7 ensure that each competency-education program under the demonstration project meets the benchmarks established in accordance with subsection 7c77#b77;,e72 and 7ii7 improve each such program2 7,r7 an assurance that the eligible entity has an agreement with the accrediting agency or association of the eligible entity to establish the standards described in subsection 7c72 and 7,s7 other such elements as the ,secretary may require4 7c7 ,recognition by accrediting agency or association ,to carry out a competency-based education program under a demonstration project under this section1 an eligible entity shall ensure that before1 on1 or after the date of approval of the eligible entity's application under subsection 7b71 the accrediting agency or association of the eligible entity will establish the following standards with respect to such competency-based education program3 7#a7 ,standards for determining whether the eligible entity or the program requires students to demonstrate competencies that are-- 7,a7 capable of being validly and reliably assessed2 and 7,b7 appropriate in scope and rigor for the award of the relevant recognized educational credential4 7#b7 ,standards for determining whether the eligible entity or the program demonstrate-- 7,a7 the administrative capacity and expertise that will ensure-- 7i7 the validity and reliability of assessments of competencies2 and 7ii7 good practices in assessment and measurement2 7,b7 sufficient educational content1 activities1 and resources 7including faculty support7-- 7i7 to enable students to learn or develop what is required to demonstrate or attain mastery of competencies2 and 7ii7 that are consistent with the qualifications of graduates of traditional programs2 7,c7 that the quality of demonstration of competence is judged at mastery for each competency that is assessed for the award of a recognized educational credential2 7,d7 a standard for the amount of learning that is included in a unit of competency2 7,e7 reasonable benchmarks for graduation rates and the employment and earnings of graduates1 including placements in a field for which the program prepares students1 debt-to-earnings ratios1 loan repayment rates1 and student satisfaction2 and 7,f7 regular evaluation of whether the program meets the benchmarks under subparagraph 7,e74 7#c7 ,standards for determining when to deny1 withdraw1 suspend1 or terminate the accreditation of the program if the benchmarks under paragraph 7#b77;,e7 are not achieved1 including standards for providing sufficient opportunity-- 7,a7 for the eligible entity or program to provide a written response regarding the failure to achieve such benchmarks be considered by the agency or association in the manner described in section #dif7;a77#f77;,b72 and 7,b7 for the eligible entity or program to appeal any adverse action under this subparagraph before an appeals panel that meets the requirements of section #dif7;a77#f77;,c74 7d7 ,selection 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #i months after the date of enactment1 the ,secretary shall select not more than #ajj eligible entities to carry out a demonstration project under this section under which at least #a competency-based education program is offered4 7#b7 ,considerations ,in selecting eligible entities under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 consider the number and quality of applications received2 7,b7 consider an eligible entity's-- 7i7 ability to successfully execute the demonstration project as described in the eligible entity's application under subsection 7b72 7ii7 commitment and ability to effectively finance the demonstration project2 7iii7 ability to provide administrative capability and the expertise to evaluate student progress based on measures other than credit hours or clock hours2 7iv7 history of compliance with the requirements of this ,act2 7v7 commitment to work with the ,director of the ,institute of ,education ,sciences and the ,secretary to evaluate the demonstration project and the impact of the demonstration project under subsection 7g77#b72 and 7vi7 commitment and ability to assess student learning through a third party2 7,c7 ensure the selection of a diverse group of eligible entities with respect to size1 mission1 student population1 and geographic distribution2 7,d7 not limit the types of programs of study or courses of study approved for participation in a demonstration project2 and 7,e7 not select an eligible entity that has had1 for #a of the preceding #b fiscal years1 an adjusted cohort default rate 7defined in section #dce7m77 that is #bj percent or greater4 7e7 ,waivers and other flexibility 7#a7 ,in general ,with respect to any eligible entity selected to carry out a demonstration project under this section1 the ,secretary may-- 7,a7 waive any requirements of the provisions of law 7including any regulations promulgated under such provisions7 listed in paragraph 7#b7 for which the eligible entity has provided a reason for waiving under subsection 7b77#d77;,f72 or 7,b7 provide other flexibility1 but not waive1 any requirements of the provisions of law 7including any regulations promulgated under such provisions7 listed in paragraph 7#c7 for which the eligible entity has provided a reason for such flexibility under subsection 7b77#d77;,f74 7#b7 ,provisions eligible for waivers ,the ,secretary may waive the following under paragraph 7#a77;,a73 7,a7 ,subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 of section #ajb7;a77#c74 7,b7 ,section #dhd7l77#a74 7#c7 ,provisions eligible for flexibility ,the ,secretary may provide the flexibility described in paragraph 7#a77;,b7 with respect to the requirements under provisions in title ,i1 part ,f of this title1 or this part1 that inhibit the operation of a competency-based education program1 relating to the following3 7,a7 ,documenting attendance4 7,b7 ,weekly academic activity4 7,c7 ,minimum weeks of instructional time4 7,d7 ,requirements for credit hour or clock hour equivalencies4 7,e7 ,requirements for substantive interaction with faculty4 7,f7 ,definitions of the terms academic year1 full-time student1 term 7including standard term1 non-term1 and non-standard term71 satisfactory academic progress1 educational activity1 project of study1 and payment period4 7,g7 ,methods of disbursing student financial aid by institutions of higher education selected1 as of the date of enactment of the ,aim ,higher ,act1 as experimental sites under section #dhg;,a7b77#c7 to carry out competency-based education programs4 7f7 ,notification ,not later than #i months after the date of enactment1 the ,secretary shall make available to the authorizing committees and the public a list of eligible entities selected to carry out a demonstration project under this section1 which shall include for each such eligible entity-- 7#a7 the specific waiver or other flexibility from statutory or regulatory requirements offered under subsection 7e72 and 7#b7 a description of the competency-based education programs to be offered under the project4 7g7 ,information and evaluation 7#a7 ,information 7,a7 ,student-level data ,each eligible entity that carries out a demonstration project under this section shall provide to the ,director of the ,institute of ,education ,sciences the student-level data for the students enrolled in a program described in subparagraph 7,c77i77,i71 the student-level data for the students enrolled in a program described in subparagraph 7,c77i77,,ii71 and the student-level data for students enrolled in a program described in subparagraph 7,c77i77,,iii7 to enable the ,director-- 7i7 to determine the aggregate information described in subparagraph 7,b7 with respect to each such program2 and 7ii7 to the extent practicable1 to compare the programs using a rigorous evaluation1 such as propensity score matching4 7,b7 ,aggregate information ,for purposes of the evaluation under paragraph 7#b71 the ,director shall use the student-level data provided under subparagraph 7,a7 by an eligible entity to determine the following information with respect to each program described in subparagraph 7,c77i7 offered at such eligible entity3 7i7 ,the average number of credit hours students earned prior to enrollment in the program1 if applicable4 7ii7 ,the number and percentage of students enrolled in a competency-based program that are also enrolled in programs of study or courses of study offered in credit hours or clock hours1 disaggregated by student status as a first-year1 second-year1 third-year1 fourth-year1 or other student4 7iii7 ,the average period of time between the enrollment of a student in the program and the first assessment of student knowledge of such student4 7iv7 ,the average time to #be percent1 #ej percent1 #ge percent1 #ajj percent1 #aej percent1 and #bjj percent completion of a recognized educational credential4 7v7 ,the percentage of assessments of student knowledge that students passed on the first attempt during the period of enrollment in the program4 7vi7 ,the percentage of assessments of student knowledge that students passed on the second attempt and the average period of time between the first and second attempts during the period of enrollment in the program4 7vii7 ,the average number of competencies a student acquired while enrolled in a program and the period of time during which the student acquired such competencies4 7viii7 ,the number and percentage of students completing the program who find employment1 disaggregated by number and percentage of such students finding employment in a field related to the program4 7ix7 ,the median student earnings #a1 #c1 and #d years after graduating from the program1 if available4 7x7 ,such other information as the ,director may reasonably require4 7,c7 ,disaggregation ,the information determined under subparagraph 7,b7 shall be disaggregated as follows1 provided that the disaggregation of the information does not identify any individual student3 7i7 ,for each eligible entity that carries out a demonstration project under this section1 disaggregation by-- 7,i7 the students enrolled in each competency-based education program under the project2 7,,ii7 the students enrolled in each competency-based education program not being carried out under the project2 and 7,,iii7 the students enrolled in a program not described in subclause 7,i7 or 7,,ii74 7ii7 ,for each group of students described in clause 7i71 disaggregation by age1 race 7as defined in section #aec7;a77#c7 of the ,education ,sciences ,reform ,act of #bjjb 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #iedc771 gender1 disability status1 students who are ,veterans or service members1 first generation college students1 and status as a recipient of a ,federal ,pell ,grant4 7,d7 ,council ,the ,director shall provide to the ,competency-,based ,education ,council any information described in subparagraph 7,a7 or 7,b7 7other than personally identifiable information7 that may be necessary for the ,council to carry out its duties under section #daja7;g7 of the ,aim ,higher ,act4 7#b7 ,evaluation 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,director1 in consultation with the ,secretary and using the information determined under paragraph 7#a71 shall annually evaluate each eligible entity carrying out a demonstration project under this section4 ,each evaluation shall be disaggregated in accordance with subparagraph 7,b7 and include-- 7i7 the extent to which the eligible entity has met the elements of its application under subsection 7b77#d72 7ii7 whether the demonstration project led to reduced cost or time to completion of a recognized educational credential1 and the amount of cost or time reduced for such completion2 7iii7 obstacles related to student financial assistance for competency-based education2 7iv7 the extent to which statutory or regulatory requirements not waived or for which flexibility is not provided under subsection 7e7 presented difficulties or unintended consequences for students or eligible entities2 7v7 a description of the waivers or flexibility provided under subsection 7e7 that were most beneficial to students or eligible entities1 and an explanation of such benefits2 7vi7 the percentage of students who received each of the following-- 7,i7 a grant under this title2 7,,ii7 a loan under this title2 7,,iii7 a ,state grant2 7,,iv7 a ,state loan2 7,v7 an institutional grant2 7,,vi7 an institutional loan2 and 7,,vii7 a private loan2 7vii7 total cost and net cost to the student of the program2 7viii7 the average outstanding balance of principal and interest on loans made under this title that students have upon graduation2 7ix7 the #c-year adjusted cohort default rate as defined under section #dce7m72 7x7 the #a- and #c-year repayment rate of loans made under this title2 7xi7 the median student earnings #a1 #c1 and #d years after graduation2 7xii7 enrollment data1 disaggregated by-- 7,i7 enrollment status1 retention rates1 credit accumulation1 and completion rates for-- 7,,ii7 first-time1 full-time students2 7,,iii7 first-time1 part-time students2 7,,iv7 nonfirst-time1 full-time students2 7,v7 nonfirst-time1 part-time students2 7,,vi7 eligibility for ,federal ,pell ,grants2 7,,vii7 race 7as defined in section #aec7;a77#c7 of the ,education ,sciences ,reform ,act of #bjjb 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #iedc77 and ethnicity2 and 7,,viii7 transfer rates2 7xiii7 a description of the assessments of student knowledge and the corresponding competencies2 7xiv7 a description of the role of faculty and faculty involvement2 and 7xv7 outcomes of the assessments of student knowledge4 7,b7 ,disaggregation ,the data collected under clauses 7vi7 through 7xii7 shall be disaggregated by each group of students described in paragraph 7#a77;,c77i74 7#c7 ,annual report ,the ,director1 in consultation with the ,secretary1 shall annually provide to the authorizing committees a report on-- 7,a7 the evaluations required under paragraph 7#b72 7,b7 the number and types of students receiving assistance under this title for competency-based education programs offered under projects under this section2 7,c7 any proposed statutory or regulatory changes designed to support and enhance the expansion of competency-based education programs1 which may be independent of or combined with traditional credit hour or clock hour projects2 7,d7 the most effective means of delivering competency-based education programs through projects under this section2 and 7,e7 the appropriate level and distribution methodology of ,federal assistance under this title for students enrolled in a competency-based education program4 7h7 ,coordination ,an eligible entity or the ,director shall consult with the ,secretary of ,education or the ,secretary of the ,treasury to obtain the employment1 earnings1 and loan information that may be necessary for purposes of subsection 7c77#b77;,f7 or subsection 7g71 respectively4 7i7 ,oversight ,in carrying out this section1 the ,secretary shall1 on a continuing basis-- 7#a7 assure compliance of eligible entities with the requirements of this title 7other than the provisions of law and regulations that are waived under subsection 7e772 7#b7 provide technical assistance2 7#c7 monitor fluctuations in the student population enrolled in the eligible entities carrying out the demonstration projects under this section2 7#d7 consult with appropriate accrediting agencies or associations and appropriate ,state regulatory authorities for additional ways of improving the delivery of competency-based education programs2 and 7#e7 collect and disseminate to eligible entities carrying out a demonstration project under this section1 best practices with respect to such projects4 7j7 ,data privacy 7#a7 ,in general ,it shall be unlawful for any person who obtains or has access to personally identifiable information in connection with this section to willfully disclose to any person 7except as authorized in this ,act or any ,federal law7 such personally identifiable information4 7#b7 ,penalty ,any person who violates paragraph 7#a7 shall be fined not more than #e1jjj1 imprisoned for not more than #e years1 or both1 together with the costs of prosecution4 7#c7 ,employee or officer of the united states ,if a violation of paragraph 7#a7 is committed by any officer or employee of the ,united ,states1 the officer or employee shall be dismissed from office or discharged from employment upon conviction for the violation4 7#d7 ,sale of data prohibited ,data collected under this section shall not be sold to any third party by the ,director1 any postsecondary institution1 or any other entity4 7#e7 ,limitation on use by other ,federal agencies ,the ,director shall not allow any other ,federal agency to use data collected under this section for any purpose except as explicitly authorized by this ,act4 7#f7 ,law enforcement ,personally identifiable information collected under this section shall not be used for any law enforcement activity or any other activity that would result in adverse action against any student1 including debt collection activity or enforcement of the immigration laws4 7k7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated #e1jjj1jjj to carry out this section4 7l7 ,definitions ,for the purpose of this section3 7#a7 ,competency-based education program ,the term competency-based education program means a program that provides competency-based education for which the accrediting agency or association of the institution of higher education offering such program has established or will establish the standards described in subsection 7c7 and1 in accordance with such standards-- 7,a7 measures academic progress and attainment by the assessment of student learning in lieu of1 or in addition to1 credit or clock hours2 7,b7 measures and assesses such academic progress and attainment in terms of a student's mastery of competencies by identifying what students know and the skills mastered through rigorous assessment2 7,c7 determines and reports to the ,secretary the number of credit or clock hours that would be needed for the attainment of a similar level of knowledge1 skills1 and characteristics in a standard credit or clock hour program2 7,d7 provides the educational content1 activities1 support1 and resources necessary to enable students to attain the knowledge1 skills1 and characteristics that are required to demonstrate mastery of such competencies1 including-- 7i7 ready access to academic assistance from faculty who meet the standards of the agency or association for providing instruction in the subject area2 and 7ii7 a system for monitoring a student's engagement and progress in each competency1 in which faculty are responsible for providing proactive academic assistance1 when needed1 on the basis of such monitoring2 and 7,e7 upon a student's demonstration or mastery of a set of competencies identified and required by the institution1 leads to or results in the awarding of a recognized educational credential4 7#b7 ,eligible entity ,the term eligible entity means an institution of higher education1 which may be an institution of higher education that offers a dual or concurrent enrollment program4 7#c7 ,institution of higher education ,the term institution of higher education has the meaning given the term in section #ajb1 except that such term does not include institutions described in section #ajb7;a77#a77;,c74 7#d7 ,dual or concurrent enrollment program ,the term dual or concurrent enrollment program 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#e7 ,director ,the term ,director means the ,director of the ,institute of ,education ,sciences4 7#f7 ,first generation college student ,the term first generation college student has the meaning given the term in section #djb;,a7h77#c74 4 7m7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section or the amendments made by this section shall be construed to alter the authority of the ,secretary of ,education to establish experimental sites under any other provision of law4 #dajb4 ,competency-based education council 7a7 ,establishment of a committee on competency-,based education ,not later than #f months after the date of enactment of the ,aim ,higher ,act1 there shall be established the ,competency-,based ,education ,council 7referred to in this section as the ,council74 7b7 ,membership 7#a7 ,composition ,the ,council shall be composed of-- 7,a7 #c individuals appointed by the ,secretary of ,education2 7,b7 #b individuals appointed by the ,director of the ,consumer ,financial ,protection ,bureau2 7,c7 not less than #h and not more than #ac individuals appointed by the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states1 representing-- 7i7 experts in competency-based education2 7ii7 faculty members in competency-based education programs2 7iii7 administrators at institutions that offer competency-based education programs2 7iv7 individuals currently enrolled in or graduated from a competency-based education program2 7v7 accrediting agencies or associations that recognize competency-based education programs2 and 7vi7 experts from the ,state education agency2 and 7,d7 #d members appointed by-- 7i7 the majority leader of the ,senate2 7ii7 the minority leader of the ,senate2 7iii7 the ,speaker of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7iv7 the minority leader of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#b7 ,chairperson ,the ,council shall select a ,chairperson from among its members4 7#c7 ,vacancies ,any vacancy in the ,council shall not affect the powers of the ,council and shall be filled in the same manner as an initial appointment4 7c7 ,meetings ,the ,council shall hold1 at the call of the ,chairperson1 not less than #f meetings before completing the study required under subsection 7e7 and the report required under subsection 7f74 7d7 ,personnel matters 7#a7 ,compensation of members ,each member of the ,council shall serve without compensation in addition to any such compensation received for the member's service as an officer or employee of the ,united ,states1 if applicable4 7#b7 ,travel expenses ,the members of the ,council shall be allowed travel expenses1 including per diem in lieu of subsistence1 at rates authorized for employees of agencies under subchapter #a of chapter #eg of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 while away from their homes or regular places of business in the performance of services for the ,council4 7e7 ,duties of the council 7#a7 ,study ,the ,council shall conduct a study on the ongoing innovation and development of competency-based education programs4 7#b7 ,recommendations ,based on the findings of the study under paragraph 7#a71 the ,council shall develop recommendations for the authorization of competency-based education under the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife1 including recommendations that-- 7,a7 provide or update standard definitions1 if needed1 for relevant terms1 including-- 7i7 competency-based education2 and 7ii7 competency-based education program2 and 7,b7 address-- 7i7 the amount of learning in a competency unit2 7ii7 the transfer of competency-based education credits to other institutions or programs2 7iii7 the minimum amount of time in an academic year for competency-based education programs1 for financial aid purposes2 7iv7 considerations for accreditation agencies before recognizing competency-based education programs2 7v7 the role of faculty and faculty involvement in competency-based education programs2 and 7vi7 additional resources that may be needed for adequate oversight of competency-based education programs4 7f7 ,report ,not later than #f years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,council shall prepare and submit a report to the ,secretary of ,education and to ,congress containing the findings of the study under subsection 7e77#a7 and the recommendations developed under subsection 7e77#b74 #dajc4 ,improvements to program participation agreements 7a7 ,alcohol and substance misuse prevention ,section #dhg7;a77#aj7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajid7;a77#aj77 is amended by striking a drug abuse prevention program and inserting an alcohol and substance misuse prevention program in accordance with section #abj4 7b7 ,adjusted cohort default rate ,section #dhg7;a77#ad7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife is amended by adding at the end the following3 7,d7 ,beginning on the date on which the final adjusted cohort default rates are published by the ,secretary for fiscal year #bjaf under section #dce7m71 subparagraph 7,c7 shall be applied by substituting adjusted cohort default rate in excess of #e percent for cohort default rate in excess of #aj percent each place it appears4 4 7c7 ,postsecondary data ,paragraph 7#ag7 of section #dhg7;a7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajid7;a77 is amended to read as follows3 7#ag7 ,the institution of higher education 7or the assigned agent of such institution7 shall collect and submit data to the ,commissioner for ,education ,statistics in a timely manner in accordance with-- 7,a7 section #acb7l72 7,b7 nonstudent-related surveys within the ,integrated ,postsecondary ,education ,data ,system 7,,ipeds72 and 7,c7 any other ,federal postsecondary data collection effort4 4 7d7 ,access to housing for foster youth ,section #dhg7;a77#ai7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajid7;a77#ai77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,the institution will not and inserting the following3 ,the institution-- 7,a7 will not 2 7#b7 by inserting housing facilities1 after libraries12 7#c7 by striking institution4 and inserting institution2 and2 and 7#d7 by adding at the end the following3 7,b7 will provide a means for students to access institutionally owned or operated housing if a student is temporarily unable to meet financial obligations related to housing1 including deposits1 due to delayed disbursement of vouchers for education and training made available under section #dgg of part ,e of title ,,iv of the ,social ,security ,act or delays attributable to the institution4 4 7e7 ,distribution of voter registration forms ,section #dhg7;a77#bc77;,a7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajid7;a77#bc77;,a77 is amended by striking 1 if located in a state to which section 7#d77;b7 of the ,national ,voter ,registration ,act of #aiic 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aigc;gg-#b7;b77 does not apply14 7f7 ,proprietary institutions ,section #dhg7;a77#bd7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajid7;a77#bd77 is amended by striking not less than ten percent of such institution's revenues from sources other than funds provided under this title and inserting not less than #ae percent of such institution's revenues from sources other than ,federal education assistance funds4 #dajd4 ,prearbitration agreements ,section #dhg7;a7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajid7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#cj7 ,the institution will not require students to sign a pre-arbitration agreement that limits or restricts a student's ability to file a claim1 either alone or together with other individuals1 against the institution in a court of law ,state or ,federal court of competent jurisdiction4 4 #daje4 ,compliance with the ,civil ,rights ,act of #aifd ,section #dhg7;a7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajid7;a77 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 7#ca7 ,the institution will-- 7,a7 designate at least one employee to coordinate compliance with title ,,vi of the ,civil ,rights ,act of #aifd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjj;d et seq471 including any investigation of any complaint alleging-- 7i7 noncompliance with such title2 and 7ii7 any actions prohibited by such title2 7,b7 annually submit a report to the ,secretary that includes all complaints described in subparagraph 7,a7 with respect to such institution2 7,c7 make the report under subparagraph 7,b7 publicly available on the internet website of the institution2 and 7,d7 notify students and employees of-- 7i7 the name1 office address1 and telephone number of each employee designated under subparagraph 7,a72 7ii7 the report under subparagraph 7,b72 7iii7 the enforcement policies of the institution with respect to such title2 and 7iv7 the procedure for reporting and investigating complaints under such title4 4 #dajf4 ,requirement for institutions to use a financial aid shopping sheet ,section #dhg7;a7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajid7;a77 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 7#cb7 ,the institution will use a financial aid shopping sheet described in section #dhc7l7 as its sole financial award letter or include such sheet as a supplemental cover to such financial award letter4 4 #dajg4 ,submission of data with respect to students with disabilities ,section #dhg7;a7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajid7;a771 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 7#cc7 ,the institution will submit1 for inclusion in the ,integrated ,postsecondary ,education ,data ,system of the ,department or any other ,federal postsecondary institution data collection effort1 key data related to undergraduate and graduate students enrolled at the institution who are formally registered as students with disabilities with the institution's office of accessibility1 including the total number of students with disabilities enrolled1 the number of students accessing or receiving accommodation1 the percentage of students with disabilities of all undergraduate students1 and the total number of undergraduate certificates or degrees awarded to students with disabilities4 ,an institution shall not be required to submit the information described in the preceding sentence if the number of such students would reveal personally identifiable information about an individual student4 4 #dajh4 ,education program on hazing 7a7 ,educational program on hazing ,section #dhg7;a7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajid7;a77 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 7#cd7 ,the institution will provide students with an educational program on hazing 7as that term is defined in section #dhe7;f77#f77;,a77vi771 which shall include information on hazing awareness1 hazing prevention1 and the institution's policies on hazing4 4 #daji4 ,changes to program participation agreements to strengthen consumer protections 7a7 ,prohibition on loss of access to transcripts for loan default ,section #dhg7;a7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajid7;a77 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 7#ce7 7,a7 ,the institution will not prohibit a student from accessing the student's transcripts1 degree scrolls1 or other certifications of coursework or educational attainments at the institution because the student is in default on the repayment of a loan made1 insured1 or guaranteed under this title4 7,b7 ,for purposes of this paragraph1 the term student includes former students4 4 7b7 ,prohibition on limitations on ability of students ,to pursue claims against certain institutions of higher education ,section #dhg7;a7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajid7;a77 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 7#cf7 ,the institution will not require any student to agree to1 and will not enforce1 any limitation or restriction 7including a limitation or restriction on any available choice of applicable law1 a jury trial1 or venue7 on the ability of a student to pursue a claim1 individually or with others1 against an institution in court4 4 #daaj4 ,administrative expenses ,section #dhi7;a7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajif7;a77 is amended-- 7#a7 in the second sentence1 by striking or under part ,e of this title2 and 7#b7 in the third sentence-- 7,a7 by inserting and after subpart #c of part ,a12 and 7,b7 by striking compensation of students1 and all that follows through the period and inserting compensation of students44 #daaa4 ,income-based repayment plan 7a7 ,options ,to enter into the new fixed repayment plan and income-,based repayment plan ,section #dic;,c7b7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajih;e7 is amended-- 7#a7 by amending paragraph 7#h7 to read as follows3 7#h7 a borrower who is repaying a loan made1 insured1 or guaranteed under part ,b or ,d pursuant to an income contingent repayment plan or an income-based repayment plan described in subparagraph 7,d7 or 7,e7 of section #dee7;d77#a71 respectively1 may elect1 at any time1 to terminate repayment pursuant to income-based repayment and repay such loan under the income-based repayment plan under section #dic;,c7f7 or the fixed repayment plan described in section #dic;,e2 2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#i71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#aj7 a borrower who is repaying a loan made under part ,b or ,d pursuant to this section may repay such loan in full at any time without penalty4 4 7b7 ,automatic recertification of income for income-,driven repayment plans ,section #dic;,c7c7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajih;e7c77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,the ,secretary shall establish and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall establish 2 7#b7 by striking ,the ,secretary shall consider and inserting the following3 7#b7 ,procedures for eligibility ,the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 consider 2 and 7#c7 by striking #dbh;,c7b77#a77;,e74 and inserting the following3 #dbh;,c7b77#a77;,e72 and 7,b7 beginning as soon as the ,secretary determines practicable after the ,secretary finalizes the procedures required under section #daad of the ,aim ,higher ,act1 but not later than #b years after the date of enactment of such ,act1 carry out1 with respect to borrowers of any covered loan 7as defined in section #dee7;d77#aj771 procedures for income-based repayment plans under this section that are equivalent to the procedures carried out under section #dee7;e77#h7 with respect to income contingent repayment plans4 4 7c7 ,income-,based repayment ,section #dic;,c of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajih;e7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7f7 ,income-,based repayment for new loans ,on and after ,july #a1 #bjai1 and for borrowers who enter ,,ibr after ,july #a1 #bjai 7#a7 ,in general ,the income-based repayment plan shall be carried out in accordance with this section1 except as otherwise specified in this subsection 7including through the special terms described in paragraph 7#b77-- 7,a7 with respect to any loan issued on or after ,july #a1 #bjai1 if such borrower elects the income-based repayment plan for that loan2 and 7,b7 with respect to any borrower who is repaying a loan made1 insured1 or guaranteed under part ,b or ,d1 if such borrower elects to repay the loan under the income-based repayment plan on or after ,july #a1 #bjai4 7#b7 ,special terms ,notwithstanding any other provision of this section1 with respect to a loan described under paragraph 7#a71 the following terms shall apply to the income-based repayment plan3 7,a7 7i7 ,notwithstanding subsection 7a77#c77;,b71 the repayment amount under this subsection shall be an amount equal to #aj percent of the result obtained by calculating1 on at least an annual basis1 the amount by which the borrower's1 and the borrower's spouse's 7if applicable71 adjusted gross income2 exceeds the applicable percentage of the poverty line in accordance with clause 7ii7 that is applicable to the borrower's family size as determined under section #fgc7b7 of the ,community ,services ,block ,grant ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #iijb7b774 7ii7 ,for purposes of clause 7i71 the term applicable percentage means #bej percent reduced by #e percentage points for each #a1jjj by which the borrower's adjusted gross income exceeds #abj1jjj4 7,b7 ,subsection 7b77#g77;,b7 shall be applied1 but the period of time prescribed by the ,secretary shall not exceed #bj years4 7,c7 ,a borrower of such a loan shall not be required to have a partial financial hardship and may elect1 and remain enrolled in1 the income-based repayment plan under this subsection regardless of income level4 7,d7 ,subparagraph 7,a7 of subsection 7b77#f7 shall not apply and a borrower's monthly payment shall be determined in accordance with subparagraph 7,a7 divided by #ab1 which may exceed the monthly repayment amount under a standard #aj-year repayment plan or a fixed repayment plan described in section #dic;,e4 7,e7 ,subparagraph 7,b7 of subsection 7b77#c7 shall not apply4 7#c7 ,additional special terms for certain borrowers ,a borrower described in paragraph 7#a77;,b7-- 7,a7 may choose to retain the repayment plan in which the borrower is enrolled on ,june #cj1 #bjai2 7,b7 may elect to-- 7i7 leave the repayment plan described in subparagraph 7,a7 and enter the income-based repayment plan under this subsection2 or 7ii7 leave the repayment plan described in subparagraph 7,a7 and enter a fixed repayment plan described in section #dic;,e2 7,c7 after electing to leave a repayment plan other than an income-based repayment plan described under this subsection or the fixed repayment plan described in section #dic;,e1 shall not be permitted to re-elect a repayment plan that is not an income-based repayment plan under this subsection or a fixed repayment plan described in section #dic;,e2 and 7,d7 shall retain1 for purposes of repayment or cancellation of any outstanding balance of principal and interest due on a loan 7as described in subsection 7b77#g77 any years of repayment under another income-based or income contingent repayment plan under this title4 7#d7 ,cap on interest accrual ,notwithstanding any other provision of this ,act1 the total amount of interest that accrues during a borrower's grace period and the time that a borrower is in repayment under this subsection shall not exceed #ej percent of the original principal amount of the loan4 7#e7 ,written1 electronic1 or verbal enrollment in income-based repayment 7,a7 ,in general ,a borrower of a loan made under part ,d who is enrolled in the fixed repayment plan under section #dic;,e1 or who has not yet selected a repayment plan and is in the grace period for such loan1 and who desires to repay such loan under the income-based repayment plan under this section for the first time1 may elect to repay such loan under this section through written1 electronic1 or verbal notice to the ,secretary of their desire to make such election4 7,b7 ,use of information 7i7 ,in general ,the monthly payment amount under this section for a loan for a borrower who makes an election described in subparagraph 7,a7 shall be immediately calculated using the income and family size information provided through the borrower's written1 electronic1 or verbal statement4 7ii7 ,verification ,the information described in clause 7i7 shall be verified by the ,secretary not later than #ij days after the date the borrower states such income and family size information4 7iii7 ,adjustment if necessary ,upon verification by the ,secretary under clause 7ii71 the ,secretary shall adjust the monthly payment described in clause 7i7 based on the verified income and family size information of the borrower1 if necessary4 ,any increased adjusted monthly payment shall take effect beginning with the payment due not less than #fj days after the ,secretary notifies the borrower of the adjusted amount4 7g7 ,special rule for refinanced loans 7#a7 ,refinanced ,federal ,direct and ,,ffel loans ,in calculating the period of time during which a borrower of a loan that is refinanced under section #dfj;,a has made monthly payments for purposes of subsection 7b77#g71 the ,secretary shall deem the period to include all monthly payments made for the original loan1 and all monthly payments made for the refinanced loan1 that otherwise meet the requirements of this section4 7#b7 ,federal direct refinanced private loans ,in calculating the period of time during which a borrower of a ,federal ,direct ,refinanced ,private ,loan under section #dfj;,b has made monthly payments for purposes of subsection 7b77#g71 the ,secretary shall include only payments-- 7,a7 that are made after the date of the issuance of the ,federal ,direct ,refinanced ,private ,loan2 and 7,b7 that otherwise meet the requirements of this section4 4 #daab4 ,fixed repayment plan ,part ,g of title ,,iv of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajhh et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #dic;,e4 ,fixed repayment plan 7a7 ,in general ,a borrower of a loan made under this part on or after ,july #a1 #bjai1 and a borrower who is in repayment on a loan made under part ,b or part ,d before ,july #a1 #bjai1 may elect to repay such loan under the fixed repayment plan described in this section4 7b7 ,fixed repayment plan ,under the fixed repayment plan1 a borrower with a total ,federal student loan debt amount that-- 7#a7 is equal to or less than #bj1jjj1 shall repay each loan described in subsection 7a7 with a fixed monthly repayment amount paid over a period of #aj years2 7#b7 is more than #bj1jjj and less than #cj1jjj1 shall repay each loan described in subsection 7a7 with a fixed monthly repayment amount paid over a period of-- 7,a7 #ae years2 or 7,b7 the period described in paragraph 7#a71 if the borrower so chooses2 7#c7 is equal to or greater than #cj1jjj1 and less than #dj1jjj1 shall repay each loan described in subsection 7a7 with a fixed monthly repayment amount paid over a period of-- 7,a7 #bj years2 or 7,b7 the period described in paragraph 7#a7 or 7#b71 if the borrower so chooses2 and 7#d7 is equal to or greater than #dj1jjj1 shall repay each loan described in subsection 7a7 with a fixed monthly repayment amount paid over a period of-- 7,a7 #be years2 or 7,b7 the period described in any of paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#c71 if the borrower so chooses4 4 #daac4 ,longitudinal study on the effectiveness of student loan counseling 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,education1 acting through the ,director of the ,institute of ,education ,sciences1 shall begin conducting a rigorous1 longitudinal study of the impact and effectiveness of the student loan counseling-- 7#a7 provided under subsections 7b71 7l71 and 7n7 of section #dhe of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajib71 as amended by this ,act2 and 7#b7 provided through such other means as the ,secretary of ,education may determine4 7b7 ,contents 7#a7 ,borrower information ,the longitudinal study carried out under subsection 7a7 shall include borrower information1 in the aggregate and disaggregated by race 7as defined in section #aec7;a77#c7 of the ,education ,sciences ,reform ,act of #bjjb 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #iedc71 as amended by the ,aim ,higher ,act71 ethnicity1 gender1 income1 status as an individual with a disability1 and status as a first generation college student 7defined in section #djb;,a7h77#c771 on-- 7,a7 student persistence2 7,b7 degree attainment2 7,c7 program completion2 7,d7 successful entry into student loan repayment2 7,e7 cumulative borrowing levels2 and 7,f7 such other factors as the ,secretary of ,education may determine4 7#b7 ,exception ,the disaggregation under paragraph 7#a7 shall not be required in a case in which the number of borrowers in a category is insufficient to yield statistically reliable information or the results would reveal personally identifiable information about an individual borrower4 7c7 ,interim reports ,not later than #ah months after the commencement of the study under subsection 7a71 and annually thereafter1 the ,secretary of ,education shall evaluate the progress of the study and report any short-term findings to the appropriate committees of ,congress4 #daad4 ,study and procedures on determining family size 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,education shall-- 7#a7 conduct1 in consultation with the ,secretary of the ,treasury1 a study which meets the specifications described in subsection 7b71 on the effect of using data from the ,internal ,revenue ,service on the deduction for personal exemptions provided by section #aea of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf for a proxy for family size in an income-driven repayment plan1 and publish such study in the ,federal ,register2 7#b7 use the results of the study conducted under paragraph 7#a7 to develop procedures for determining family size for the automatic recertification of income for an income-driven repayment plan in a manner that minimizes burdens and unintended harm to borrowers2 7#c7 publish the procedures developed under paragraph 7#b7 in the ,federal ,register2 and 7#d7 after a notice and comment period on such procedures1 use such comments to finalize the procedures4 7b7 ,specifications ,the study conducted under subsection 7a77#a7 shall-- 7#a7 determine how closely such personal exemptions match the family size that borrowers report on their income-driven repayment plan request form2 7#b7 compare the borrower's actual monthly payment amount with the monthly payment amount borrowers would have using family size information derived from tax returns2 and 7#c7 use data from more than one year1 where possible1 to analyze how much family size changes over time4 7c7 ,definition ,the term the income-driven repayment plan means a plan described in subparagraph 7,d7 or 7,e7 of section #dee7;d77#a7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajhg;e7d77#a77 and the income-based repayment plan under section #dic;,c7f7 of such ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajih;e7f771 as added by section #daaa of this ,act4 ,h #daba4 ,state responsibilities ,section #die7;a7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajii;a7a77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking and at the end2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#d7 certify to the ,secretary that each institution of higher education located in the ,state or seeking authorization to operate in the ,state meets ,state standards relating to-- 7,a7 facilities1 equipment1 and supplies2 7,b7 measures of program length and other factors relevant to ,state licensure2 and 7,c7 records of student complaints received by1 or available to1 the ,state2 and 7#e7 ,the ,state shall manage1 compile1 and distribute to the ,secretary and accrediting bodies1 data on student complaints received from the ,department of ,education's student complaint system1 reports made to the ,state1 and reports made directly to the institution's accrediting body4 4 #dabb4 ,additional safeguards ,section #dif7;a77#d7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajii;b7a77#d77 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking and after the semicolon2 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,b77ii71 by inserting and after the semicolon2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7,c7 if such agency or association has or seeks to include within its scope of recognition the evaluation of the quality of institutions of higher education participating in the job training ,federal ,pell ,grant program under section #dja7;i71 such agency or association shall1 in addition to meeting the other requirements of this subpart1 demonstrate to the ,secretary that1 with respect to such job training programs-- 7i7 the agency or association's standards include a process for determining whether the program provides training aligned with the requirements of employers in the ,state or local area served by the program2 and 7ii7 the agency or association requires a demonstration that the program-- 7,i7 has identified each recognized postsecondary credential offered and the corresponding industry or sector partnership that actively recognizes each credential in the relevant industry in the ,state or local area where the industry is located2 and 7,,ii7 provides the academic content and amount of instructional time that is sufficient to-- 7aa7 meet the hiring requirements of potential employers2 and 7bb7 satisfy any applicable educational prerequisites for professional licensure or certification requirements so that the student who completes the program and seeks employment qualifies to take any licensure or certification examination that is needed to practice or find employment in an occupation that the program prepares students to enter2 4 #dabc4 ,recognition of accrediting agency or association ,section #dif of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajii;b7 is further amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#e71 by striking subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,j7 and inserting the following3 7,a7 success with respect to student achievement in relation to the institution's mission1 which-- 7i7 may include different standards for different institutions or programs1 as established by the institution2 and 7ii7 shall include standards for compliance set by the accrediting agency or association1 including-- 7,i7 one or more standards relating to completion 7which may include retention rates1 rates of course completion resulting in the conferral of a credential1 rates of transfer from a #b-year to a #d-year institution1 or graduation rates7 for all students1 including first-time students1 transfer students1 and part-time students2 7,,ii7 one or more standards relating to workforce participation1 which may include rates of licensure1 job placement1 or employment2 and 7,,iii7 measures that assess progress toward meeting the standards specified in subclauses 7,i7 and 7,,ii71 such as annual retention rates1 persistence rates1 numbers of students achieving certification to get a job or enrolling in graduate or professional school2 7,b7 student achievement outcomes and program outcomes disaggregated by the subgroups specified section #aec7;a77#c7 of the ,education ,sciences ,reform ,act of #bjjb 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #iedc72 7,c7 curricula1 including program length1 course sequencing1 and objectives related to credentialing2 7,d7 faculty2 7,e7 student support services2 7,f7 recruiting and admissions practices1 academic calendars1 catalogues1 publications1 and grading2 and 7,g7 administrative capacity as appropriate to the specified scale of operations4 2 7,b7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#f7 through 7#h7 as paragraphs 7#h7 through 7#aj71 respectively2 and 7,c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#e7 the following3 7#f7 in measuring success with respect to student achievement under paragraph 7#e71 the agency or association-- 7,a7 shall establish a transparent and standardized process applicable to all institutions of higher education1 regardless of sector2 7,b7 shall identify the completion and workforce participation measures and standards used for student achievement1 measures of progress toward meeting those standards1 and specify how those progress measures are factored into the accreditation process2 7,c7 may consider1 in assessing whether an institution of higher education 7as defined in section #aja7;a77 meets the student achievement standards established by the agency or association-- 7i7 the historical significance of the institution2 and 7ii7 whether the institution is one of the only physical locations at which postsecondary education is provided in the geographic area2 and 7,d7 may not create peer groups for establishing the student achievement standards based exclusively on the demographic characteristics of the population served at an institution2 7#g7 the agency or association shall-- 7,a7 compile and make available on a publicly accessible website-- 7i7 the student achievement measures and standards established by the agency or association1 and the rationale for the selection of such measures and standards2 7ii7 a list of institutions that failed to meet the requirements for accreditation2 and 7iii7 a list of institutions in progress period status that received support under section #dih;,d and that failed to meet the requirements necessary to receive additional support under such section2 and 7,b7 annually update the lists described in subparagraph 7,a72 2 7#b7 in subsection 7n77#a7 inserting before the last sentence in the paragraph ,the information provided by such agency or association shall include information on at least one institution representing each of the sectors that are currently accredited by such agency or association42 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7r7 ,evaluation of quality and achievement measures 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall direct the ,national ,advisory ,committee on ,institutional ,quality and ,integrity-- 7,a7 to regularly evaluate the effectiveness of-- 7i7 the accountability measures established under subpart #d2 and 7ii7 the student achievement progress measures established under subsection 7a77#e77;,a72 and 7,b7 with respect to the evaluation required under subparagraph 7,a71 to take into account similarly situated accreditors1 whose similarity may not be determined solely by the educational sector to which the institutions evaluated belong4 7#b7 ,accreditor standards ,the ,secretary may require an accreditor to review metrics or set new standards if the ,secretary determines that the metrics or standards set by such accreditor pursuant to section #dif7;a77#e7 are1 in the case of such metrics1 insufficient or1 in the case of such standards1 too low4 7s7 ,report on recognized institutional accreditors required ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of the ,aim ,higher ,act1 and annually thereafter1 the ,secretary shall publish a report that includes the following with respect to each accrediting agency or association aggregated3 7#a7 ,the number of institutions of higher education evaluated by such accrediting agency or association in each educational sector4 7#b7 ,the number of locations of such institutions of higher education4 7#c7 ,the number of students enrolled at such institutions of higher education4 7#d7 ,the number of students receiving a ,federal ,pell ,grant at such institutions of higher education in the preceding year4 7#e7 ,the total of ,federal student aid received by students enrolled at such institutions of higher education in the preceding year4 7#f7 ,the graduation rates of such institutions of higher education4 7#g7 ,the median earnings of students #aj years after enrollment4 7#h7 ,the types of degrees most often conferred by such institutions of higher education4 7#i7 ,the number of institutions on heightened cash monitoring status under section #ffh4afb7;d7 of title #cd1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7as in effect on the date of the enactment of this subsection74 7#aj7 ,an index based on findings with respect to subparagraphs 7#a7 through 7#i7 above1 of the accreditor's status as an effective evaluator of program quality and gate-keeper to funds under title ,,iv of this ,act4 7t7 ,rule-,making ,to establish standardized consequences and steps for accrediting agencies and associations ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this subsection1 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 initiate negotiated rule-making processes with experts from different stakeholder groups to establish a common set of consequences or steps all accrediting bodies shall follow when the institutions such accreditors review fail to meet the accreditation standards set by such accreditors pursuant to section #dif7;a72 and 7#b7 develop procedures for identifying the institutions an accreditor shall use to demonstrate that such accreditor-- 7,a7 consistently applies and enforces standards2 and 7,b7 effectively evaluates the quality of education or training offered by the institutions of higher education accredited by such accreditor4 4 #dabd4 ,program review and data ,section #dih;,a7a77#b7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajii;c-#a7;a77#b77 is amended by striking subparagraph 7,a7 and inserting the following3 institutions with an adjusted cohort default rate for loans under part ,d of this title in excess of #ah percent or which places such institutions in the highest #be percent of such institutions4 #dabe4 ,strengthening institutional quality ,part ,h of title ,,iv of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajii;a et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #d ,strengthening ,institutional ,quality #dih;,c4 ,supporting institutional quality improvement 7a7 ,review required ,on an annual basis1 the ,secretary shall conduct a review of each institution of higher education that participates in programs under this title4 7b7 ,elements ,in conducting each review under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall assess all factors relating to the eligibility of the institution of higher education to participate in programs under this title and the performance of the institution1 including-- 7#a7 the authority of the institution to operate under ,state law2 7#b7 the financial responsibility of the institution2 7#c7 the administrative capacity of the institution2 7#d7 rates of gainful employment of graduates of the institution2 7#e7 the compliance of the institution with program participation agreements under section #dhg2 7#f7 the return of title ,,iv funds under #dhd;,b2 7#g7 the compliance of the institution with ,federal revenue requirements2 7#h7 the institution's record of compliance with its program responsibilities under title ,,iv of this ,act based on the most recent student default rate data1 the results of financial or compliance audits1 program reviews1 and other information as the ,secretary may have received from the ,state or accrediting agency or association2 and 7#i7 any other criteria the ,secretary determines to be appropriate4 #dih;,d4 ,assistance to progress period institutions 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall provide grants and technical assistance to covered progress period institutions in accordance with this section4 7b7 ,authorized activities ,grants and assistance provided under this section shall be used to improve student achievement 7as described in section #dife7;a77#e77;,a77 at covered progress period institutions4 7c7 ,duration ,grants and assistance may be provided under this section for a period of not less than one year and not more than three years4 7d7 ,conditions 7#a7 ,benchmarks 7,a7 ,in general ,to continue to receive support under this section after the first year in which such support is provided1 an institution must show progress1 as determined by the ,secretary1 toward meeting the standards for student achievement established by the relevant accrediting agency or association pursuant to section #dif7;a77#e77;,a74 7,b7 ,considerations ,in determining the progress of an institution under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary may take into consideration extenuating circumstances that may have contributed to the poor performance of the institution in the first year of the review period4 7#b7 ,deadline for compliance ,an institution that does not achieve an adjusted cohort default rate of less than #aj percent after receiving support under this section for three consecutive years shall be ineligible to receive further support under this section4 7#c7 ,prohibition ,an institution shall be ineligible to receive further support under this section if1 while the institution was receiving such support1 the total enrollment of low-income students 7as such term is defined in section #dai,n7b77#g77 at the institution decreased by #aj percent or more4 7e7 ,covered progress period institution ,in this section1 the term covered progress period institution means-- 7#a7 a public institution of higher education that is determined to be in progress period status2 7#b7 a part ,b institution 7as defined in section #cbb7 that is determined to be in progress period status2 or 7#c7 a private1 nonprofit institution of higher education-- 7,a7 that is determined to be in progress period status2 and 7,b7 at which not less than #de percent of the total student enrollment consists of low-income students 7as such term is defined in section #dai,n7b77#g774 7f7 ,funding 7#a7 ,in general ,there are appropriated such funds as the ,secretary1 using the formula described in paragraph 7#b71 determines necessary to meet the needs of all eligible institutions under this subsection4 7#b7 ,formula ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this section1 the ,secretary shall establish through negotiated rulemaking a formula to determine the-- 7,a7 proportional amount of institutional need under this section2 and 7,b7 total amount of institutional need under this section4 7#c7 ,special rule ,such formula must at minimum take into consideration the severity of the problem1 size of the institution1 institutional resources1 historical underfunding1 and the number of low-income students 7as such term is defined in section #dai,n7b77#g77 being served4 #dih;,e4 ,restrictions on certain expenditures 7a7 ,monitoring authority ,if1 at any point in the #c preceding fiscal years1 the total amount expended by an institution of higher education on instruction as described in subsection 7b7 is less than #ej percent1 the ,secretary shall consider such expenditures in determining the eligibility of the institution to participate in programs under this title4 7b7 ,expenditure disclosures 7#a7 ,in general ,in the case of an institution at which spending on instruction amounted to less than one-half of net tuition revenue as determined by the institution in each of the three most recent years for which institutional spending figures were required to be reported1 the institution of higher education shall annually disclose to the ,secretary the amount of funds used by the institution to carry out each of the following activities in the preceding #c fiscal years3 7,a7 ,marketing4 7,b7 ,recruitment4 7,c7 ,advertising4 7,d7 ,lobbying4 7#b7 ,defined terms ,the ,secretary shall1 using a negotiated rulemaking process1 issue definitions with respect to subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,d7 of paragraph 7#a74 7c7 ,limitation ,an institution of higher education may not use any ,federal funds acquired through participation in any program under this title for marketing1 advertising1 recruiting or lobbying expenses if the total amount expended by the institution on instruction1 as specified in subsection 7a71 in each of the three most recent fiscal years does not exceed #ej percent of tuition revenue4 #dih;,f4 ,institutional disclosure system 7a7 ,departmental disclosure ,the ,secretary shall make available1 on a publicly accessible website of the ,department of ,education1 a list of institutions of higher education that-- 7#a7 have failed to meet the requirements for accreditation by an agency or association recognized by the ,secretary pursuant to section #dif7;a72 7#b7 have failed to meet the requirements for participation in programs under this title2 or 7#c7 are in progress period status and are receiving funds or assistance pursuant to section #dih;,d4 7b7 ,institutional disclosure 7#a7 ,in general ,to be eligible to participate in programs under this title1 an institution of higher education shall1 using the template developed by the ,secretary under subsection 7c71 disclose the accreditation status of the institution on a publicly accessible website of the institution and in any print materials made available by the institution4 ,any failure of the institution to meet an accreditation standard shall be specifically identified by the institution as part of the disclosure under this paragraph4 7#b7 ,updates ,any change in the accreditation status of an institution of higher education shall be disclosed in accordance with paragraph 7#a7 not later than #cj days after such change occurs4 7c7 ,template ,the ,secretary shall develop a template that shall be used by institutions of higher education to make the disclosures required under subsection 7b74 ,the ,secretary shall ensure that the template-- 7#a7 clearly identifies the information to be disclosed2 and 7#b7 is in a format that is easily understood by consumers4 4 ,i #daca4 ,program authorized ,title ,,iv of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajgj et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following3 ,j ,america's ,college ,promise ,federal-,state ,partnership #a ,state and ,indian ,tribe ,grants for ,community ,colleges #dii;,a4 ,in general ,from amounts appropriated under section #dii;,g for any fiscal year1 the ,secretary shall award grants to eligible ,states and ,indian tribes to pay the ,federal share of expenditures needed to carry out the activities and services described in section #dii;,e4 #dii;,b4 ,federal share2 non-,federal share 7a7 ,federal share 7#a7 ,formula ,subject to paragraph 7#b71 the ,federal share of a grant under this subpart shall be based on a formula1 determined by the ,secretary1 that-- 7,a7 accounts for the ,state or ,indian tribe's share of eligible students2 7,b7 accounts for the ratio between a ,state or ,indian tribe's funding per full-time equivalent 7,,fte7 student at public colleges and universities and the average net price at ,state public four-year colleges and universities1 in such a way as to reward ,states that keep net prices for students low while maintaining their investment in higher education2 and 7,c7 provides1 for each eligible student in the ,state or ,indian tribe1 a per-student amount that is-- 7i7 not less than #cjj percent of the per-student amount of the ,state or ,indian tribe share1 determined under subsection 7b71 subject to clause 7ii72 and 7ii7 at least #ge percent of-- 7,i7 for the #bjai-bjbj award year1 the average resident community college tuition and fees per student in all ,states for the most recent year for which data are available2 and 7,,ii7 for each subsequent award year1 the average resident community college tuition and fees per student in all ,states calculated under this subclause for the preceding year1 increased by the lesser of-- 7aa7 the percentage by which the average resident community college tuition and fees per student in all ,states for the most recent year for which data are available increased as compared to such average for the preceding year2 or 7bb7 #c percent4 7#b7 ,exception for certain indian tribes ,in any case in which not less than #ge percent of the students at the community colleges operated or controlled by an ,indian tribe are low-income students1 the amount of the ,federal share for such ,indian tribe shall be not less than #ie percent of the total amount needed to waive tuition and fees for all eligible students enrolled in such community colleges4 7b7 ,state or tribal share 7#a7 ,formula 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,state or tribal share of a grant under this subpart for each fiscal year shall be the amount needed to pay #be percent of the average community college resident tuition and fees per student in all ,states in the #bjai-bjbj award year for all eligible students in the ,state or ,indian tribe1 respectively1 for such fiscal year1 except as provided in subparagraph 7,b74 7,b7 ,exception for certain indian tribes ,in a case in which not less than #e percent of the students at the community colleges operated or controlled by an ,indian tribe are low-income students1 the amount of such ,indian tribe's tribal share shall not exceed #e percent of the total amount needed to waive tuition and fees for all eligible students enrolled in such community colleges4 7#b7 ,need-based aid ,a ,state or ,indian tribe may include any need-based financial aid provided through ,state or tribal funds to eligible students as part of the ,state or tribal share4 7#c7 ,no in-kind contributions ,a ,state or ,indian tribe shall not include in-kind contributions for purposes of the ,state or tribal share described in paragraph 7#a74 #dii;,c4 ,eligibility ,to be eligible for a grant under this subpart1 a ,state or ,indian tribe shall agree to waive community college resident tuition and fees for all eligible students for each year of the grant4 #dii;,d4 ,applications 7a7 ,submission ,for each fiscal year for which a ,state or ,indian tribe desires a grant under this subpart1 an application shall be submitted to the ,secretary at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,secretary may require4 ,such application shall be submitted by-- 7#a7 in the case of a ,state1 the ,governor1 the ,state agency with jurisdiction over higher education1 or another agency designated by the ,governor to administer the program under this subpart2 or 7#b7 in the case of an ,indian tribe1 the governing body of such tribe4 7b7 ,contents ,each ,state or ,indian tribe application shall include1 at a minimum-- 7#a7 an estimate of the number of eligible students in the ,state or ,indian tribe and the cost of waiving community college resident tuition and fees for all eligible students for each fiscal year covered by the grant1 with annual increases of an amount that shall not exceed #c percent of the prior year's average resident community college tuition and fees2 7#b7 an assurance that all community colleges in the ,state or under the jurisdiction of the ,indian tribe1 respectively1 will waive resident tuition and fees for eligible students in programs that are-- 7,a7 academic programs with credits that can fully transfer via articulation agreement toward a baccalaureate degree or postbaccalaureate degree at any public institution of higher education in the ,state2 or 7,b7 occupational skills training programs that lead to a recognized postsecondary credential that is in an in-demand industry sector or occupation in the ,state2 7#c7 a description of the promising and evidence-based institutional reforms and innovative practices to improve student outcomes1 including completion or transfer rates1 that have been or will be adopted by the participating community colleges1 such as-- 7,a7 providing comprehensive academic and student support services1 including mentoring and advising1 especially for low-income1 first-generation1 adult1 and other underrepresented students2 7,b7 providing accelerated learning opportunities1 such as dual or concurrent enrollment programs1 including early college high school programs2 7,c7 advancing competency-based education2 7,d7 strengthening remedial education1 especially for low-income1 first-generation1 adult and other underrepresented students2 7,e7 implementing course redesigns of high-enrollment courses to improve student outcomes and reduce cost2 or 7,f7 utilizing career pathways or degree pathways2 7#d7 a description of how the ,state or ,indian tribe will promote alignment between its public secondary school and postsecondary education systems1 including between #b-year and #d-year public institutions of higher education and with minority-serving institutions described in section #cga of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajfgq71 to expand awareness of and access to postsecondary education1 reduce the need for remediation and repeated coursework1 and improve student outcomes2 7#e7 a description of how the ,state or ,indian tribe will ensure that programs leading to a recognized postsecondary credential meet the quality criteria established by the ,state under section #abc7;a7 of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #caec7;a77 or other quality criteria determined appropriate by the ,state or ,indian tribe2 7#f7 an assurance that all participating community colleges in the ,state or under the authority of the ,indian tribe have entered into program participation agreements under section #dhg of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajid72 and 7#g7 an assurance that1 for each year of the grant1 the ,state or ,indian tribe will notify each eligible student of the student's remaining eligibility for assistance under this subpart4 #dii;,e4 ,allowable uses of funds 7a7 ,in general ,a ,state or ,indian tribe shall use a grant under this subpart only to provide funds to participating community colleges to waive resident tuition and fees for eligible students who are enrolled in-- 7#a7 academic programs with credits that can fully transfer via articulation agreement toward a baccalaureate degree or postbaccalaureate degree at any public institution of higher education in the ,state2 or 7#b7 occupational skills training programs that lead to a recognized postsecondary credential that is in an in-demand industry sector or occupation in the ,state4 7b7 ,additional uses ,if a ,state or ,indian tribe demonstrates to the ,secretary that it has grant funds remaining after meeting the demand for activities described in subsection 7a71 the ,state or ,indian tribe may use those funds to carry out one or more of the following3 7#a7 ,expanding the waiver of resident tuition and fees at community college to students who are returning students or otherwise not enrolling in postsecondary education for the first time1 and who meet the student eligibility requirements of clauses 7i7 through 7v7 of section #dii;,f7#e77;,a74 7#b7 ,expanding the scope and capacity of high-quality academic and occupational skills training programs at community colleges4 7#c7 ,improving postsecondary education readiness in the ,state or ,indian tribe1 through outreach and early intervention4 7#d7 ,expanding access to dual or concurrent enrollment programs1 including early college high school programs4 7#e7 ,improving affordability at #d-year public institutions of higher education4 7c7 ,use of funds for administrative purposes ,a ,state or ,indian tribe that receives a grant under this subpart may not use any funds provided under this subpart for administrative purposes relating to the grant under this subpart4 7d7 ,maintenance of effort ,a ,state or ,indian tribe receiving a grant under this subpart is entitled to receive its full allotment of funds under this subpart for a fiscal year only if1 for each year of the grant1 the ,state or ,indian tribe provides-- 7#a7 financial support for public higher education at a level equal to or exceeding the average amount provided per full-time equivalent student for public institutions of higher education for the three consecutive preceding ,state or ,indian tribe fiscal years4 ,in making the calculation under this subsection1 the ,state or ,indian tribe shall-- 7,a7 exclude capital expenses and research and development costs2 and 7,b7 include need-based financial aid for students who attend public institutions of higher education2 and 7#b7 financial support for operational expenses for public1 four-year colleges and universities at a level equal to or exceeding the average amount provided for the three consecutive proceeding ,state or ,indian tribe fiscal years4 7e7 ,annual report 7#a7 ,a ,state or ,indian tribe receiving a grant under this subpart shall submit an annual report to the ,secretary describing the uses of grant funds under this subpart1 the progress made in fulfilling the requirements of the grant1 and rates of graduation1 transfer and attainment of recognized postsecondary credentials at participating community colleges1 and including any other information as the ,secretary may require4 7#b7 ,at the discretion of the ,secretary1 the information required in the report under paragraph 7#a7 may be included in an annual report4 7f7 ,reporting by secretary ,the ,secretary annually shall-- 7#a7 compile and analyze the information described in subsection 7e72 and 7#b7 prepare and submit a report to the ,committee on ,health1 ,education1 ,labor1 and ,pensions of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,education and the ,workforce of the ,house of ,representatives containing the analysis described in paragraph 7#a7 and an identification of ,state and ,indian tribe best practices for achieving the purpose of this subpart4 7g7 ,technical assistance ,the ,secretary shall provide technical assistance to eligible ,states and ,indian tribes concerning best practices regarding the promising and evidence-based institutional reforms and innovative practices to improve student outcomes and shall disseminate such best practices among the ,states and ,indian tribes4 7h7 ,continuation of funding 7#a7 ,in general ,a ,state or ,indian tribe receiving a grant under this subpart for a fiscal year may continue to receive funding under this subpart for future fiscal years conditioned on the availability of budget authority and on meeting the requirements of the grant1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7#b7 ,discontinuation ,the ,secretary may discontinue funding of the ,federal share of a grant under this subpart if the ,state or ,indian tribe has violated the terms of the grant or is not making adequate progress in implementing the reforms described in the application submitted under section #dii;,d4 #dii;,f4 ,definitions ,in this subpart3 7#a7 ,career pathway ,the term career pathway has the meaning given the term in section #c of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #cajb74 7#b7 ,community college ,the term community college means a public institution of higher education at which the highest degree that is predominantly awarded to students is an associate's degree1 including #b-year tribally controlled colleges under section #caf of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajei;c7 and public #b-year ,state institutions of higher education4 7#c7 ,dual or concurrent enrollment program ,the term dual or concurrent enrollment program 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#d7 ,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 7#e7 ,eligible student 7,a7 ,definition ,the term eligible student means a student who-- 7i7 7,i7 enrolls in a community college after the date of enactment of the ,aim ,higher ,act2 or 7,,ii7 is enrolled in a community college as of the date of enactment of the ,aim ,higher ,act2 7ii7 attends the community college on not less than a half-time basis2 7iii7 is maintaining satisfactory progress1 as defined in section #dhd7;c7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajia7;c771 in the student's course of study2 7iv7 qualifies for resident tuition1 as determined by the ,state or ,indian tribe2 and 7v7 is enrolled in an eligible program described in section #ajd7;b77#b74 7,b7 ,special rule ,an otherwise eligible student shall lose eligibility #c calendar years after first receiving benefits under this subpart4 7#f7 ,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 7#g7 ,indian tribe ,the term ,indian tribe has the meaning given the term in section #ajb of the ,federally ,recognized ,indian ,tribe ,list ,act of #aiid 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #dgi;a74 7#h7 ,institution of higher education ,the term institution of higher education has the meaning given the term in section #aja4 7#i7 ,recognized postsecondary credential ,the term recognized postsecondary credential has the meaning as described in section #c of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #cajb74 7#aj7 ,state ,the term ,state has the meaning given the term in section #ajc4 #dii;,g4 ,appropriations 7a7 ,authorization and appropriations ,for the purpose of making grants under this subpart there are authorized to be appropriated1 and there are appropriated-- 7#a7 #a1eae1aej1jjj for fiscal year #bjai2 7#b7 #c1ceb1bjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbj2 7#c7 #d1bgg1idj1jjj for fiscal year #bjba2 7#d7 #e1ihh1dej1jjj for fiscal year #bjbb2 7#e7 #g1hcg1gaj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbc2 7#f7 #h1igd1cej1jjj for fiscal year #bjbd2 7#g7 #aa1cjb1jbj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbe2 7#h7 #ad1dea1jij1jjj for fiscal year #bjbf2 7#i7 #ae1jgg1acj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbg2 and 7#aj7 #ae1gbi1haj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbh and each succeeding fiscal year4 7b7 ,availability ,funds appropriated under subsection 7a7 shall remain available to the ,secretary until expended4 7c7 ,insufficient funds ,if the amount appropriated under subsection 7a7 for a fiscal year is not sufficient to award each participating ,state and ,indian tribe a grant under this subpart that is equal to the minimum amount of the ,federal share described in section 7a71 the ,secretary may ratably reduce the amount of each such grant or take other actions necessary to ensure an equitable distribution of such amount4 4 #dacb4 ,pathways to student success for ,historically ,black ,colleges and ,universities ,part ,j of title ,,iv of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife1 as added by subtitle ,g1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 #b ,grants to ,historically ,black ,colleges and ,universities and ,other ,minority-,serving ,institutions #dii;,h4 ,in general 7a7 ,in general ,from amounts appropriated under section #dii,k7a7 for any fiscal year1 the ,secretary shall award grants to participating #d-year historically black colleges or universities that meet the requirements of subsection 7b7 to-- 7#a7 encourage students to enroll and successfully complete a bachelor's degree at participating institutions2 7#b7 provide incentives to community college students to transfer to participating institutions through strong transfer pathways to complete a bachelor's degree program2 and 7#c7 support participating institutions to better serve new and existing students by engaging in reforms and innovations designed to improve completion rates and other student outcomes4 7b7 ,eligibility ,to be eligible to receive a grant under the program under this section1 an institution shall be a historically black college or university that-- 7#a7 has a student body of which not less than #ce percent are low-income students2 7#b7 commits to maintaining or adopting and implementing promising and evidence-based institutional reforms and innovative practices to improve the completion rates and other student outcomes1 such as-- 7,a7 providing comprehensive academic and student support services1 including mentoring and advising2 7,b7 providing accelerated learning opportunities and degree pathways1 such as dual enrollment and pathways to graduate and professional degree programs2 7,c7 advancing distance and competency-based education2 7,d7 partnering with employers1 industry1 not-for-profit associations1 and other groups to provide opportunities to advance learning outside the classroom1 including work-based learning opportunities such as internships or apprenticeships or programs designed to improve inter-cultural development and personal growth1 such as foreign exchange and study abroad programs2 7,e7 reforming remedial education1 especially for low-income students1 first generation college students1 adult students1 and other underrepresented students2 or 7,f7 implementing course redesigns of high-enrollment courses to improve student outcomes and reduce cost2 7#c7 sets performance goals for improving student outcomes for the duration of the grant2 and 7#d7 if receiving a grant for transfer students1 has articulation agreements with community colleges at the national1 ,state1 or local level to ensure that community college credits can fully transfer to the participating institution4 7c7 ,grant amount 7#a7 ,initial amount ,for the first year that an eligible institution participates in the grant program under this section and subject to paragraph 7#c71 such eligible institution shall receive a grant in an amount based on the product of-- 7,a7 the actual cost of tuition and fees at the eligible institution in such year 7referred to in this section as the per-student rebate72 and 7,b7 the number of eligible students enrolled in the eligible institution for the preceding year4 7#b7 ,subsequent increases ,for each succeeding year after the first year of the grant program under this section1 each participating eligible institution shall receive a grant in the amount determined under paragraph 7#a7 for such year1 except that in no case shall the amount of the per-student rebate for an eligible institution increase by more than #c percent as compared to the amount of such rebate for the preceding year4 7#c7 ,limitations 7,a7 ,maximum per-student rebate ,no eligible institution participating in the grant program under this section shall receive a per-student rebate amount for any year that is greater than the national average of annual tuition and fees at public #d-year institutions of higher education for such year1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7,b7 ,first-year tuition and fees ,during the first year of participation in the grant program under this section1 no eligible institution may increase tuition and fees at a rate greater than any annual increase at the eligible institution in the previous #e years4 7d7 ,application ,an eligible institution that desires a grant under this section shall submit an application to the ,secretary at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,secretary may require4 7e7 ,use of funds ,funds awarded under this section to a participating eligible institution shall be used to waive or significantly reduce tuition and fees for eligible students in an amount of not more than up to the annual per-student rebate amount for each student1 for not more than the first #fj credits an eligible student enrolls in the participating eligible institution4 #dii;,i4 ,pathways to student success for ,hispanic-serving institutions1 ,asian ,american and ,native ,american ,pacific ,islander-serving institutions1 ,tribal colleges and universities1 ,alaska ,native-serving institutions1 ,native ,hawaiian-serving institutions1 predominantly black institutions1 and ,native ,american-serving nontribal institutions 7a7 ,in general ,from amounts appropriated under section #dii,k7a7 for any fiscal year1 the ,secretary shall award grants to participating #d-year minority-serving institutions to-- 7#a7 encourage students to enroll and successfully complete a bachelor's degree at participating institutions2 7#b7 provide incentives to community college students to transfer to participating institutions through strong transfer pathways to complete a bachelor's degree program2 and 7#c7 support participating institutions to better serve new and existing students by engaging in reforms and innovations designed to improve completion rates and other student outcomes4 7b7 ,institutional eligibility ,to be eligible to participate and receive a grant under this section1 an institution shall be a minority-serving institution that-- 7#a7 has a student body of which not less than #ce percent are low-income students2 7#b7 commits to maintaining or adopting and implementing promising and evidence-based institutional reforms and innovative practices to improve the completion rates and other student outcomes1 such as-- 7,a7 providing comprehensive academic and student support services1 including mentoring and advising2 7,b7 providing accelerated learning opportunities and degree pathways1 such as dual enrollment and pathways to graduate and professional degree programs2 7,c7 advancing distance and competency-based education2 7,d7 partnering with employers1 industry1 not-for-profit associations1 and other groups to provide opportunities to advance learning outside the classroom1 including work-based learning opportunities such as internships or apprenticeships or programs designed to improve inter-cultural development and personal growth1 such as foreign exchange and study abroad programs2 7,e7 reforming remedial education1 especially for low-income students1 first generation college students1 adult students1 and other underrepresented students2 and 7,f7 implementing course redesigns of high-enrollment courses to improve student outcomes and reduce cost2 7#c7 sets performance goals for improving student outcomes for the duration of the grant2 and 7#d7 if receiving a grant for transfer students1 has articulation agreements with community colleges at the national1 ,state1 or local levels to ensure that community college credits can fully transfer to the participating institution4 7c7 ,grant amount 7#a7 ,initial amount ,for the first year that an eligible institution participates in the grant program under this section and subject to paragraph 7#c71 such participating eligible institution shall receive a grant in an amount based on the product of-- 7,a7 the actual cost of tuition and fees at the eligible institution in such year 7referred to in this section as the per-student rebate72 and 7,b7 the number of eligible students enrolled in the eligible institution for the preceding year4 7#b7 ,subsequent increases ,for each succeeding year after the first year of the grant program under this section1 each participating eligible institution shall receive a grant in the amount determined under paragraph 7#a7 for such year1 except that in no case shall the amount of the per-student rebate increase by more than #c percent as compared to the amount of such rebate for the preceding year4 7#c7 ,limitations 7,a7 ,maximum per-student rebate ,no eligible institution participating in the grant program under this section shall receive a per-student rebate amount for a grant year greater than the national average of public four-year institutional tuition and fees1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7,b7 ,first-year tuition and fees ,during the first year of participation in the grant program under this section1 no eligible institution may increase tuition and fees at a rate greater than any annual increase made by the institution in the previous #e years4 7d7 ,application ,an eligible institution shall submit an application to the ,secretary at such time1 in such a manner1 and containing such information as determined by the ,secretary4 7e7 ,use of funds ,funds awarded under this section to a participating eligible institution shall be used to waive or significantly reduce tuition and fees for eligible students in an amount of not more than up to the annual per-student rebate amount for each student1 for not more than the first #fj credits an eligible student enrolls in the participating eligible institution4 #dii;,j4 ,definitions ,in this subpart3 7#a7 ,eligible student 7,a7 ,definition ,the term eligible student means a student1 regardless of age1 who-- 7i7 7,i7 enrolls in a historically black college or university1 or minority-serving institution2 or 7,,ii7 transfers from a community college into a historically black college or university1 or minority-serving institution2 7ii7 attends the historically black college or university1 or minority-serving institution1 on at least a half-time basis2 7iii7 maintains satisfactory academic progress2 and 7iv7 is a low-income student4 7,b7 ,special rules 7i7 ,first #c years ,an otherwise eligible student shall lose eligibility #c calendar years after first receiving benefits under this title4 7ii7 ,special rule for certain students ,notwithstanding subparagraph 7,a77i71 an otherwise eligible student whose parent or guardian was denied a ,federal ,direct ,,plus loan under title ,,iv of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajgj et seq47 after ,november #bjaa and before ,march #bi1 #bjae1 and who subsequently withdrew from a historically black college or university1 or minority-serving institution1 and has not yet completed a program of study at such historically black college or university or minority-serving institution1 shall be eligible to participate under sections #dii;,h or #dii;,i in order to complete such program of study1 subject to all other requirements of sections #dii;,h or #dii;,i 7as the case may be74 7#b7 ,historically black college or university ,the term historically black college or university means a part ,b institution described in section #cbb7b7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajfa7b774 7#c7 ,low-income student ,the term low-income student-- 7,a7 shall include any student eligible for a ,federal ,pell ,grant under section #dja of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajgj;a72 and 7,b7 may include a student ineligible for a ,federal ,pell ,grant under section #dja of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajgj;a7 who is determined by the institution to be a low-income student based on an analysis of the student's ability to afford the cost of attendance at the institution4 7#d7 ,minority-serving institution ,the term minority-serving institution means any public or not-for-profit institution of higher education-- 7,a7 described in paragraphs 7#b7 through 7#g7 of section #cga7;a7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajfgq72 and 7,b7 designated as a minority-serving institution by the ,secretary4 #dii,k4 ,appropriations 7a7 ,authorization and appropriations for ,,hbcu and ,,msi grants ,for the purpose of carrying out sections #dii;,h and #dii;,i1 there are authorized to be appropriated1 and there are appropriated-- 7#a7 #fa1jej1jjj for fiscal year #bjai2 7#b7 #aii1hjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbj2 7#c7 #a1ahi1ibj1jjj for fiscal year #bjba2 7#d7 #a1bcg1fej1jjj for fiscal year #bjbb2 7#e7 #a1bhg1fjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbc2 7#f7 #a1cch1ffj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbd2 7#g7 #a1cei1gej1jjj for fiscal year #bjbe2 7#h7 #a1ddi1ffj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbf2 7#i7 #a1ejh1dij1jjj for fiscal year #bjbg2 and 7#aj7 #a1efi1edj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbh and each succeeding fiscal year4 7b7 ,availability ,funds appropriated under subsection 7a7 are to remain available to the ,secretary until expended4 7c7 ,insufficient funds ,if the amount appropriated under subsection 7a7 for a fiscal year is not sufficient to award each participating institution in the grant programs under sections #dii;,h and #dii;,i a grant under this part equal to #ajj percent of the grant amount determined under section #dii;,h7c71 the ,secretary may ratably reduce the amount of each such grant or take other actions necessary to ensure an equitable distribution of such amount4 4 ,v ,developing ,institutions #ejja4 ,hispanic-serving institutions 7a7 ,authorized activities ,section #ejc7;b7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #aaja;b7b77 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating paragraph 7#af7 as paragraph 7#ag72 and 7#b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#ae7 the following3 7#af7 ,promoting opportunities for international education1 including through the development of partnerships with institutions of higher education outside the ,united ,states4 4 7b7 ,endowment funding limitations ,section #ejc7;c7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #aaja;b7c77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 by striking non-,federal funds and inserting non-,federal funds 7which may include gifts to the endowment fund restricted for a specific purpose72 and 7,b7 by striking equal to or greater than and inserting equal to #ej percent of2 and 7#b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#c7 the following3 7#d7 ,scholarships ,an eligible institution that uses grant funds provided under this title to establish or increase an endowment fund may use the interest proceeds from such endowment to provide scholarships to students for the purposes of attending such institution4 4 #ejjb4 ,promoting postbaccalaureate opportunities for ,hispanic ,americans 7a7 ,program authority ,section #eab of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #aajb;a7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7c7 ,minimum grants awarded ,of the funds appropriated to carry out this part for a fiscal year1 the ,secretary-- 7#a7 shall-- 7,a7 use not less than #a_/c of such funds to award grants to carry out the activities described in section #eac7;b72 and 7,b7 use not less than #a_/c of such funds to award grants to carry out the activities described in section #eac7;c72 and 7#b7 may use any funds remaining 7after using the funds in accordance with paragraph 7#a77 to award grants to carry out activities described in subsection 7b7 or 7c7 of section #eac4 4 7b7 ,authorized activities ,section #eac of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #aajb;b7 is amended to read as follows3 #eac4 ,authorized activities 7a7 ,requirements 7#a7 ,in general ,grants awarded under this part shall be used for-- 7,a7 one or more of the activities described in subsection 7b72 or 7,b7 one or more of the activities described in subsection 7c74 7#b7 ,prohibition ,a grant awarded under this part may not be used for activities under both subsections 7b7 and 7c74 7b7 ,,pphoa activities ,grants awarded under this part may be used for one or more of the following activities promoting postbaccalaureate opportunities for ,hispanic ,americans3 7#a7 ,purchase1 rental1 or lease of scientific or laboratory equipment for educational purposes1 including instructional and research purposes4 7#b7 ,construction1 maintenance1 renovation1 and improvement of classrooms1 libraries1 laboratories1 and other instructional facilities1 including purchase or rental of telecommunications technology equipment or services4 7#c7 ,purchase of library books1 periodicals1 technical and other scientific journals1 microfilm1 microfiche1 and other educational materials1 including telecommunications program materials4 7#d7 ,support for low-income postbaccalaureate students including outreach1 academic support services1 mentoring1 scholarships1 fellowships1 and other financial assistance to permit the enrollment of such students in postbaccalaureate certificate and postbaccalaureate degree granting programs4 7#e7 ,creating or improving facilities for ,internet or other distance education technologies1 including purchase or rental of telecommunications technology equipment or services4 7#f7 ,collaboration with other institutions of higher education to expand postbaccalaureate certificate and postbaccalaureate degree offerings4 7#g7 ,other activities proposed in the application submitted pursuant to section #ead that-- 7,a7 contribute to carrying out the purposes of this part2 and 7,b7 are approved by the ,secretary as part of the review and acceptance of such application4 7c7 ,faculty development activities ,grants awarded under this part may be used for one or more of the following activities for faculty development3 7#a7 ,support of faculty exchanges1 faculty development1 faculty research1 curriculum development1 and academic instruction4 7#b7 ,financial support to graduate students planning to pursue academic careers who desire to become faculty at ,hispanic-serving institutions4 7#c7 ,career services in preparing for an academic career and identifying opportunities4 7#d7 ,developing partnerships between ,hispanic-serving institutions to help graduate students and hiring institutions connect with each other4 7#e7 ,faculty recruitment efforts with an emphasis on graduates from ,hispanic-serving institutions and other minority-serving institutions4 7#f7 ,recruitment and retention incentives to allow ,hispanic-serving institutions to make competitive offers to potential faculty1 including use of funds for student loan repayment4 7#g7 ,research support specifically for early career faculty4 4 #ejjc4 ,general provisions ,section #ebh7;a7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #aajc;g7a77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking #age1jjj1jjj and inserting #baj1jjj1jjj2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking #ajj1jjj1jjj and inserting #aae1jjj1jjj2 and 7#c7 by striking #bjji each place it appears and inserting #bjai4 ,,vi ,international ,education ,programs #fjja4 ,international education 7a7 ,graduate and undergraduate language and area centers and programs ,section #fjb7;b77#b77;,b77ii7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #aabb7;b77#b77;,b77ii77 is amended-- 7#a7 in subclause 7,,iii71 by striking or2 7#b7 in subclause 7,,iv71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 or2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7,v7 the beginning1 intermediate1 or advanced study of a foreign language related to the area of specialization4 4 7b7 ,international research and innovation ,section #fje of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #aabe7 is amended to read as follows3 #fje4 ,international research and innovation 7a7 ,purpose ,it is the purpose of this section to support essential international and foreign language education research and innovation projects with the goal of assessing and strengthening international education capacity1 coordination1 delivery1 and outcomes to meet national needs4 7b7 ,authority 7#a7 ,in general ,from the amount provided to carry out this section1 the ,secretary shall carry out the following activities3 7,a7 ,conduct research and studies that contribute to the purpose described in subsection 7a71 which shall include research to provide a systematic understanding of our ,nation's international and foreign language education capacity1 structures1 and effectiveness in meeting growing demands by education1 government1 and the private sector 7including business and other professions74 7,b7 ,create innovative paradigms or enhance or scale up proven strategies and practices that address systemic challenges to developing and delivering international and foreign language education resources and expertise across educational disciplines1 institutions1 employers1 and other stakeholders4 7,c7 ,develop and manage a national standardized database that-- 7i7 includes the strengths1 gaps1 and trends in the ,nation's international and foreign language education capacity2 and 7ii7 documents the outcomes of programs funded under this title for every grant cycle4 7#b7 ,grants or contracts ,the ,secretary shall carry out activities to achieve the outcomes described in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 directly2 or 7,b7 through grants awarded under subsection 7d7 or 7e74 7c7 ,eligible entity defined ,in this section1 the term eligible entity means-- 7#a7 an institution of higher education2 7#b7 a public or private nonprofit library2 7#c7 a nonprofit educational organization2 7#d7 an entity that-- 7,a7 received a grant under this title for a preceding fiscal year2 or 7,b7 as of the date of application for a grant under this section is receiving a grant under this title2 or 7#e7 a partnership of two or more entities described in paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#d74 7d7 ,research grants 7#a7 ,program authorized ,for any fiscal year for which the ,secretary carries out activities under subsection 7b77#a7 through research grants under this subsection1 the ,secretary shall award such grants1 on a competitive basis1 to eligible entities4 7#b7 ,required activities ,an eligible entity that receives a grant under this subsection shall use the grant funds for the systematic development1 collection1 analysis1 publication1 and dissemination of data1 and other information resources in a manner that is easily understandable1 made publicly available1 and that contributes to achieving the purposes of subsection 7a7 and carries out at least one activity under subsection 7b77#a74 7#c7 ,discretionary activities ,an eligible entity that receives a grant under this subsection may use the grant to carry out the following activities3 7,a7 ,assess and document international and foreign language education capacity and supply through studies or surveys that-- 7i7 determine the number of foreign language courses1 programs1 and enrollments at all levels of education and in all languages1 including a determination of gaps in those deemed critical to the national interest2 7ii7 measure the number and types of degrees or certificates awarded in area studies1 global studies1 foreign language studies1 and international business and professional studies1 including identification of gaps in those deemed critical to the national interest2 7iii7 measure the number of foreign language1 area or international studies faculty1 including international business faculty1 and elementary school and secondary school foreign language teachers by language1 degree1 and world area2 or 7iv7 measure the number of undergraduate and graduate students engaging in long- or short-term education or internship abroad programs as part of their curriculum1 including countries of destination4 7,b7 ,assess the demands for1 and outcomes of1 international and foreign language education and their alignment1 through studies1 surveys1 and conferences to-- 7i7 determine demands for increased or improved instruction in foreign language1 area or global studies1 or other international fields1 and the demand for employees with such skills and knowledge in the education1 government1 and private sectors 7including business and other professions72 7ii7 assess the employment or utilization of graduates of programs supported under this title by educational1 governmental1 and private sector organizations 7including business and other professions72 or 7iii7 assess standardized outcomes and effectiveness and benchmarking of programs supported under this title4 7,c7 ,develop and publish specialized materials for use in foreign language1 area1 global1 or other international studies1 including in international business or other professional education or technical training1 as appropriate4 7,d7 ,conduct studies or surveys that identify and document systemic challenges and changes needed in higher education and elementary school and secondary school systems to make international and foreign language education available to all students as part of the basic curriculum1 including challenges in current evaluation standards1 entrance and graduation requirements1 program accreditation1 student degree requirements1 or teacher and faculty legal workplace barriers to education and research abroad4 7,e7 ,with respect to underrepresented institutions of higher education 7including minority-serving institutions or community colleges71 carry out studies or surveys that identify and document-- 7i7 systemic challenges and changes and incentives and partnerships needed to comprehensively and sustainably internationalize educational programming2 or 7ii7 short- and long-term outcomes of successful internationalization strategies and funding models4 7,f7 ,evaluate the extent to which programs assisted under this title reflect diverse perspectives and a wide range of views and generate debate on world regions and international affairs4 7e7 ,innovation grants 7#a7 ,program authorized ,for any fiscal year for which the ,secretary carries out activities to achieve the outcomes described in subsection 7b77#a7 through innovation grants under this subsection1 the ,secretary shall award such grants1 on a competitive basis1 to eligible entities4 7#b7 ,uses of funds ,an eligible entity that receives an innovation grant under this subsection shall use the grant funds to fund projects consistent with this section1 which may include one or more of the following3 7,a7 ,innovative paradigms to improve communication1 sharing1 and delivery of resources that further the purposes described in subsection 7a7 including the following3 7i7 ,networking structures and systems to more effectively match graduates with international and foreign language education skills with employment needs4 7ii7 ,sharing international specialist expertise across institutions of higher education or in the workforce to pursue specialization or learning opportunities not available at any single institution of higher education1 such as shared courses for studying less commonly taught languages1 world areas or regions1 international business or other professional areas1 or specialized research topics of national strategic interest4 7iii7 ,producing1 collecting1 organizing1 preserving1 and widely disseminating international and foreign language education expertise1 resources1 courses1 and other information through the use of electronic technologies and other techniques4 7iv7 ,collaborative initiatives to identify1 capture1 and provide consistent access to1 and creation of1 digital global library resources that are beyond the capacity of any single eligible entity receiving a grant under this section or any single institution of higher education1 including the professional development of library staff4 7v7 ,utilization of technology to create open-source resources in international1 area1 global1 and foreign language studies that are adaptable to multiple educational settings and promote interdisciplinary partnerships between technologists1 curriculum designers1 international and foreign language education experts1 language teachers1 and librarians4 7,b7 ,innovative curriculum1 teaching1 and learning strategies1 including the following3 7i7 ,new initiatives for collaborations of disciplinary programs with foreign language1 area1 global1 and international studies1 and education abroad programs that address the internationalization of such disciplinary studies with the purpose of producing globally competent graduates4 7ii7 ,innovative collaborations between established centers of international and foreign language education excellence and underrepresented institutions and populations seeking to further their goals for strengthening international1 area1 global1 and foreign language studies1 including at minority-serving institutions or community colleges4 7iii7 ,teaching and learning collaborations among foreign language1 area1 global1 or other international studies with diaspora communities1 including heritage students4 7iv7 ,new approaches and methods to teaching emerging global issues1 cross-regional interactions1 and underrepresented regions or countries1 such as project- and team-based learning4 7,c7 ,innovative assessment and outcome tools and techniques that further the purposes described in subsection 7a71 including the following3 7i7 ,international and foreign language education assessment techniques that are coupled with outcome-focused training modules1 such as certificates or badges1 immersion learning1 or e-portfolio systems4 7ii7 ,effective and easily accessible methods of assessing professionally useful levels of proficiency in foreign languages or competencies in area1 culture1 and global knowledge or other international fields in programs under this title1 which may include use of open access online and other cost-effective tools for students and educators at all educational levels and in the workplace4 7f7 ,application ,each eligible entity desiring a grant under this section shall submit to the ,secretary an application at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,secretary shall require1 including-- 7#a7 a description of each proposed project the eligible entity plans to carry out under this section and how such project meets the purposes described in subsection 7a72 7#b7 if applicable1 a demonstration of why the entity needs a waiver or reduction of the matching requirement under subsection 7g72 and 7#c7 an assurance that each such proposed project will be self-sustainable after the grant term is completed4 7g7 ,matching requirement 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,federal share of the total cost for carrying out a project supported by a grant under this section shall be no more than #ff4ff percent4 7#b7 ,non-,federal share contributions ,the non-,federal share of such cost may be provided either in-kind or in cash1 from institutional and non-institutional funds1 including contributions from ,state or private sector corporations1 nonprofits1 or foundations4 7#c7 ,special rule ,the ,secretary may waive or reduce the share required under paragraph 7#a7 for eligible entities that-- 7,a7 are minority-serving institutions or are community colleges2 or 7,b7 demonstrate need in an application for such a waiver or reduction under subsection 7f77#b74 7h7 ,database and reporting ,the ,secretary shall directly1 or through grants or contracts with an eligible grant recipient-- 7#a7 establish1 curate1 maintain1 and update at least every grant cycle1 a web-based site which shall showcase the results of this section and serve as a user-friendly repository of the information1 resources1 and best practices generated through activities conducted under this section2 and 7#b7 prepare1 publish1 and disseminate to ,congress and the public at least once every #e years1 a report that summarizes key findings and policy issues from the activities conducted under this section1 including as such activities relate to international and foreign language education and outcomes4 4 7c7 ,discontinuation of foreign information access program ,part ,a of title ,,vi of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #aaba et seq47 is further amended by striking sections #fjf and #faj1 and redesignating sections #fjg1 #fjh1 and #fji as sections #fjf1 #fjg1 and #fjh1 respectively4 #fjjb4 ,global business and professional education programs 7a7 ,findings2 purpose ,section #faa of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #aacj7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by amending paragraph 7#a7 to read as follows3 7#a7 the future welfare of the ,united ,states will depend substantially on increasing international and global skills in business1 educational1 and other professional communities and creating an awareness among the ,american public of the internationalization of our economy and numerous other professional areas important to the national interest2 2 7,b7 by amending paragraph 7#b7 to read as follows3 7#b7 concerted efforts are necessary to engage business and other professional education and technical training programs1 language1 area1 and global study programs1 professional international affairs education programs1 public and private sector organizations1 and ,united ,states business in a mutually productive relationship which benefits the ,nation's future economic and security interests2 2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking and the international and inserting and other professional fields and the international and global2 and 7,d7 in paragraph 7#d7-- 7i7 by inserting 1 as well as other professional organizations after departments of commerce2 and 7ii7 by inserting or other professions after business2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by striking and economic enterprise and inserting 1 economic enterprise1 and security2 and 7ii7 by inserting and other professional before personnel2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking to prosper in an international and inserting and other professional fields to prosper in a global4 7b7 ,professional and technical education for global competitiveness ,section #fac of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #aacj;a7 is amended to read as follows3 #fac4 ,professional and technical education for global competitiveness 7a7 ,purpose ,the purpose of this section is to support innovative strategies that provide undergraduate and graduate students with the global professional competencies1 perspectives1 and skills needed to strengthen and enrich global engagement and competitiveness in a wide variety of professional and technical fields important to the national interest4 7b7 ,program authorized ,the ,secretary shall make grants to1 or enter into contracts with eligible entities to pay the ,federal share of the cost of programs designed to-- 7#a7 establish an interdisciplinary global focus in the undergraduate and graduate curricula of business1 science1 technology1 engineering1 and other professional education and technical training programs to be determined by the ,secretary based on national needs2 7#b7 produce graduates with proficiencies in both the global aspects of their professional education or technical training fields and international1 cross-cultural1 and foreign language skills2 and 7#c7 provide appropriate services to or partnerships with the corporate1 government1 and nonprofit communities in order to expand knowledge and capacity for global engagement and competitiveness and provide internship or employment opportunities for students and graduates with international skills4 7c7 ,mandatory activities ,an eligible entity that receives a grant under this section shall use the grant to carry out the following3 7#a7 ,with respect to undergraduate or graduate professional education and technical training curricula1 incorporating-- 7,a7 foreign language programs that lead to proficiency1 including immersion opportunities2 7,b7 international1 area1 or global studies programs2 7,c7 education1 internships1 or other innovative or technological linkages abroad2 and 7,d7 global business1 economic1 and trade studies1 where appropriate4 7#b7 ,innovating and improving international1 global1 and foreign language education curricula to serve the needs of business and other professional and nonprofit communities1 including development of new programs for nontraditional1 mid-career1 or part-time students4 7#c7 ,establishing education or internship abroad programs1 domestic globally focused internships1 or other innovative approaches to enable undergraduate or graduate students in professional education or technical training to develop foreign language skills and knowledge of foreign cultures1 societies1 and global dimensions of their professional fields4 7#d7 ,developing collaborations between institutions of higher education and corporations or nonprofit organizations in order to strengthen engagement and competitiveness in global business1 trade1 or other global professional activities4 7d7 ,discretionary activities ,an eligible entity that receives a grant under this section may use the grant to carry out the following3 7#a7 ,developing specialized teaching materials and courses1 including foreign language and area or global studies materials1 and innovative technological delivery systems appropriate for professionally oriented students4 7#b7 ,establishing student fellowships or other innovative support opportunities1 including for underrepresented populations1 first generation college students 7defined in section #djb;,a7h771 and heritage learners1 for education and training in global professional development activities4 7#c7 ,developing opportunities or fellowships for faculty or junior faculty of professional education or technical training 7including the faculty of minority-serving institutions or community colleges7 to acquire or strengthen international and global skills and perspectives4 7#d7 ,creating institutes that take place over academic breaks1 like the summer1 including through technological means1 and cover foreign language1 world area1 global1 or other international studies in learning areas of global business1 science1 technology1 engineering1 or other professional education and training fields4 7#e7 ,internationalizing curricula at minority-serving institutions or community colleges to further the purposes of this section4 7#f7 ,establishing international linkages or partnerships with institutions of higher education1 corporations1 or organizations that contribute to the objectives of this section4 7#g7 ,developing programs to inform the public of increasing global interdependence in professional education and technical training fields4 7#h7 ,establishing trade education programs through agreements with regional1 national1 global1 bilateral1 or multilateral trade centers1 councils1 or associations4 7e7 ,application ,each eligible entity desiring a grant under this section shall submit an application to the ,secretary at such time1 in such manner1 and including such information as the ,secretary may reasonably require1 including assurances that-- 7#a7 each proposed project have reasonable and demonstrable plans for sustainability and replicability upon completion of the project2 7#b7 the institution of higher education will use the assistance provided under this section to supplement and not supplant activities conducted by institutions of higher education described in 7b72 7#c7 in the case of eligible entities that are consortia of institutions of higher education1 or partnership described in subsection 7g77#a77;,c71 a copy of their partnership agreement that demonstrates compliance with subsection 7b7 will be provided to the ,secretary2 7#d7 the activities funded by the grant will reflect diverse perspectives and a wide range of views of world regions and international affairs where applicable2 and 7#e7 if applicable1 a demonstration of why the eligible entity needs a waiver or reduction of the matching requirement under subsection 7f74 7f7 ,matching requirement 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,federal share of the total cost for carrying out a program supported by a grant under this section shall be not more than #ej percent4 7#b7 ,non-,federal share contributions ,the non-,federal share of such cost may be provided either in-kind or in cash1 from institutional and non-institutional funds1 including contributions from ,state and private sector corporations1 nonprofits1 or foundations4 7#c7 ,special rule ,the ,secretary may waive or reduce the share required under paragraph 7#a7 for eligible entities that-- 7,a7 are minority-serving institutions or are community colleges2 or 7,b7 have submitted a grant application as required by subsection 7e7 that demonstrates a need for such a waiver or reduction4 7g7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,eligible entity ,the term eligible entity means-- 7,a7 an institution of higher education2 7,b7 a consortia of such institutions2 or 7,c7 a partnership between-- 7i7 an institution of higher education or a consortia of such institutions2 and 7ii7 at least one corporate or nonprofit entity4 7#b7 ,professional education and technical training ,the term professional education and technical training means a program at an institution of higher education that offers undergraduate1 graduate1 or postgraduate level education in a professional or technical field that is determined by the ,secretary as meeting a national need for global or international competency 7which may include business1 science1 technology1 engineering1 law1 health1 energy1 environment1 agriculture1 transportation1 or education74 7h7 ,funding rule ,notwithstanding any other provision of this title1 funds made available to the ,secretary for a fiscal year may not be obligated or expended to carry out this section unless the funds appropriated for such fiscal year to carry out this title exceeds #fe1ajc1jjj4 4 7c7 ,discontinuation of certain authorizations of appropriations ,part ,b of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #aacj et seq47 is further amended by striking section #fad4 #fjjc4 ,repeal of assistance program for ,institute for ,international ,public ,policy ,part ,c of title ,,vi of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #aaca et seq47 is repealed4 #fjjd4 ,general provisions 7a7 ,definitions ,section #fca7;a7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #aacb7;a77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#i71 by striking and at the end2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#aj71 by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#aa7 the term community college has the meaning given the term junior or community college in section #cab7;f72 and 7#ab7 the term minority-serving institution means an institution of higher education that is eligible to receive a grant under part ,a or ,b of title ,,iii or title ,v4 4 7b7 ,minority-,serving institutions ,part ,d of title ,,vi of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #aacb et seq47 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking section #fcg2 7#b7 by redesignating section #fch as section #fcg2 and 7#c7 by inserting after section #fcg1 as so redesignated1 the following3 #fch4 ,priority to minority-serving institutions 7a7 ,priority ,in seeking applications and awarding grants under this title1 the ,secretary1 may give priority to-- 7#a7 minority-serving institutions2 or 7#b7 institutions of higher education that apply for such grants that propose significant and sustained collaborative activities with one or more minority-serving institutions4 7b7 ,technical assistance ,the ,secretary shall provide technical assistance to minority-serving institutions to ensure maximum distribution of grants to eligible minority-serving institutions and among each category of such institutions4 4 7c7 ,authorization of appropriations ,part ,d of title ,,vi of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #aacb et seq47 is further amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #fci4 ,authorization of appropriations 7a7 ,in general ,subject to subsection 7b71 there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this title #abe1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjai and each of the #e succeeding fiscal years4 7b7 ,adjustment for inflation 7#a7 ,in general ,the amount authorized to be appropriated under subsection 7a7 for fiscal year #bjbj and each of the #d succeeding fiscal years shall be deemed increased by a percentage equal to the annual adjustment percentage4 7#b7 ,definition ,in this subsection1 the term annual adjustment percentage as applied to a fiscal year1 means the estimated percentage change in the ,consumer ,price ,index 7as determined by the ,secretary1 using the definition in section #dgh7;f77 for the most recent calendar year ending prior to the beginning of that fiscal year4 4 ,,vii ,graduate and ,postsecondary ,improvement ,programs #gjja4 ,graduate education programs 7a7 ,,hbcu ,section #gbc of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #aacf;a7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b77#a71 by adding at the end the following3 7,s7 ,each institution not listed under subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,r7 that is eligible to receive funds under part ,b of title ,,iii and that offers a qualified masters degree program4 2 7#b7 in subsection 7e71 by striking or #gbd and inserting #gbd1 or #gbg42 and 7#c7 in subsection 7f77#c7-- 7,a7 by striking any amount in excess of #i1jjj1jjj and inserting after the application of paragraph 7#b71 the remaining amount2 and 7,b7 by striking 7,r7 and inserting 7,s74 7b7 ,predominantly black institutions ,section #gbd of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #aacf;b7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b77#a71 by adding at the end the following3 7,f7 ,each institution not listed in subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,e7 that is eligible to receive funds under section #cah and that offers a qualified masters degree program4 2 7#b7 in subsection 7e71 by striking or #gbd and inserting #gbd1 or #gbg42 and 7#c7 in subsection 7f77#c7-- 7,a7 by striking any amount in excess of #b1ejj1jjj and inserting after the application of paragraph 7#b71 any remaining amount2 and 7,b7 by striking 7,e7 and inserting 7,f74 7c7 ,enhancing support for ,asian ,american and ,native ,american ,pacific ,islander-,serving institutions 7#a7 ,graduate opportunities ,part ,a of title ,,vii of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #aacd et seq47 is amended-- 7,a7 in section #gca-- 7i7 by striking #a through #d each place it appears and inserting #a through #e2 and 7ii7 by striking subpart #a1 #b1 #c1 or #d and inserting subparts #a through #e2 7,b7 by redesignating subpart #e as subpart #f2 and 7,c7 by inserting after subpart #d the following3 #e ,graduate ,opportunities at ,asian ,american and ,native ,american ,pacific ,islander-,serving ,institutions #gbf4 ,purposes ,the purposes of this subpart are-- 7#a7 to expand postbaccalaureate educational opportunities for1 and improve the academic attainment of1 ,asian ,american and ,native ,american ,pacific ,islander students2 and 7#b7 to expand the postbaccalaureate academic offerings and enhance the program quality in the institutions of higher education that are educating large numbers of ,asian ,american and ,native ,american ,pacific ,islander students and helping low-income students complete postsecondary degrees4 #gbg4 ,grant program established 7a7 ,in general ,subject to the availability of funds appropriated to carry out this subpart1 the ,secretary shall award grants1 on a competitive basis1 to eligible institutions to enable the eligible institutions to carry out the activities described in section #gbi4 7b7 ,award of grant funds ,of the funds appropriated to carry out this subpart for a fiscal year1 the ,secretary-- 7#a7 shall reserve-- 7,a7 not less than one-third of such funds to award grants to carry out the activities described in section #gbi7;b72 and 7,b7 not less than one-third of such funds to award grants to carry out the activities described in section #gbi7;c72 and 7#b7 may use the amount of funds remaining after the reservation required under paragraph 7#a7 to award grants to carry out the activities described in subsections 7b7 and 7c7 of section #gbi4 7c7 ,duration ,grants under this part shall be awarded for a period not to exceed five years4 7d7 ,limitation on number of awards ,the ,secretary may not award more than one grant under this subpart in any fiscal year to any ,asian ,american and ,native ,american ,pacific ,islander-serving institutions4 #gbh4 ,applications 7a7 ,application ,any eligible institution may apply for a grant under this subpart by submitting an application to the ,secretary at such time and in such manner as the ,secretary may require4 ,such application shall demonstrate how the grant funds will be used to improve postbaccalaureate education opportunities for ,asian ,american and ,native ,american ,pacific ,islander and low-income students4 7b7 ,interaction with other grant programs ,no institution that is eligible for and receives an award under section #cbf1 #eab1 #gbc1 or #gbd for a fiscal year shall be eligible to apply for a grant1 or receive grant funds1 under this section for the same fiscal year4 #gbi4 ,use of funds 7a7 ,in general 7#a7 ,activities ,an eligible institution that receives a grant under this subpart shall use such funds to carry out-- 7,a7 one or more of the activities described in subsection 7b72 or 7,b7 one or more of the activities described in subsection 7c74 7#b7 ,requirement ,an eligible institution that receives a grant under this subpart may not use such funds for activities under both subsections 7b7 and 7c74 7b7 ,graduate program activities ,grants awarded under this subpart may be used for one or more of the following activities promoting postbaccalaureate opportunities for ,asian ,american and ,native ,american ,pacific ,islander students3 7#a7 ,purchase1 rental1 or lease of scientific or laboratory equipment for educational purposes1 including instructional and research purposes4 7#b7 ,construction1 maintenance1 renovation1 and improvement of classrooms1 libraries1 laboratories1 and other instructional facilities1 including purchase or rental of telecommunications technology equipment or services4 7#c7 ,purchase of library books1 periodicals1 technical and other scientific journals1 microfilm1 microfiche1 and other educational materials1 including telecommunications program materials4 7#d7 ,support for low-income postbaccalaureate students including outreach1 academic support services and mentoring1 scholarships1 fellowships1 and other financial assistance to permit the enrollment of such students in postbaccalaureate certificate and postbaccalaureate degree granting programs4 7#e7 ,creating or improving facilities for ,internet or other distance education technologies1 including purchase or rental of telecommunications technology equipment or services4 7#f7 ,collaboration with other institutions of higher education to expand postbaccalaureate certificate and postbaccalaureate degree offerings4 7#g7 ,other activities proposed in the application submitted pursuant to section #gbh that-- 7,a7 contribute to carrying out the purposes of this subpart2 and 7,b7 are approved by the ,secretary as part of the review and acceptance of such application4 7c7 ,faculty development activities ,grants awarded under this subpart may be used for one or more of the following activities for faculty development3 7#a7 ,support of faculty exchanges1 faculty development1 faculty research1 curriculum development1 and academic instruction4 7#b7 ,financial support to graduate students planning to pursue academic careers who desire to become faculty at ,asian ,american and ,native ,american ,pacific ,islander-serving institutions4 7#c7 ,career services in preparing for an academic career and identifying opportunities4 7#d7 ,developing partnerships between ,asian ,american and ,native ,american ,pacific ,islander-serving institutions to facilitate connections between graduate students and hiring institutions4 7#e7 ,faculty recruitment efforts with an emphasis on graduates from ,asian ,american and ,native ,american ,pacific ,islander-serving institutions and other minority-serving institutions4 7#f7 ,recruitment and retention incentives to allow ,asian ,american and ,native ,american ,pacific ,islander-serving institutions to make competitive offers to potential faculty1 including use of funds for student loan repayment4 7#g7 ,research support for early career faculty4 7#h7 ,other activities proposed in the application submitted pursuant to section #gbh that-- 7,a7 contribute to carrying out the purposes of this subpart2 and 7,b7 are approved by the ,secretary as part of the review and acceptance of such application4 #gcj4 ,eligible institution defined ,for the purposes of this subpart1 an eligible institution means an institution of higher education that-- 7#a7 is an ,asian-,american and ,native ,american ,pacific ,islander-serving institution 7as defined in section #cbj72 and 7#b7 offers a postbaccalaureate certificate or postbaccalaureate degree granting program4 #gcj;,a4 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this subpart #cj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjai and each of the #i succeeding fiscal years4 4 #gjjb4 ,minority-serving institutions innovation fund ,title ,,vii of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #aacc et seq47 is amended by inserting after part ,b the following3 ,c ,funding ,innovations ,at ,minority-,serving ,institutions #gea4 ,purpose ,it is the purpose of this part to assist minority-serving institutions in planning1 developing1 implementing1 validating1 and replicating innovations that provide solutions to persistent challenges in enabling economically and educationally disadvantaged students to enroll in1 persist through1 and graduate from college1 including innovations designed to-- 7#a7 improve student achievement at minority-serving institutions2 7#b7 increase the successful recruitment at minority-serving institutions of-- 7,a7 students from low-income families of all races2 7,b7 adults2 and 7,c7 military-affiliated students2 7#c7 increase the rate at which students enrolled in minority-serving institutions make adequate or accelerated progress toward graduation1 and successfully graduate from such institutions2 7#d7 increase the number of students pursuing and completing degrees in science1 technology1 engineering1 and mathematics at minority-serving institutions and pursuing graduate work in such fields1 including through the establishment of innovation ecosystems on the campuses of such institutions2 7#e7 redesign course offerings and other instructional strategies at minority-serving institutions to improve student outcomes and reduce postsecondary education costs2 7#f7 enhance the quality and number of traditional and alternative route teacher preparation programs offered by minority-serving institutions2 7#g7 expand the effective use of technology at minority-serving institutions2 and 7#h7 strengthen postgraduate employment outcomes for students enrolled in minority-serving institutions4 #geb4 ,definition ,in this part3 7#a7 ,eligible entity ,the term eligible entity means-- 7,a7 a minority-serving institution2 or 7,b7 a consortium of a minority-serving institution and-- 7i7 one or more other institutions of higher education2 7ii7 a private nonprofit organization2 7iii7 a local educational agency2 or 7iv7 any combination of the entities described in clauses 7i7 through 7iii74 7#b7 ,minority serving institution ,the term minority serving institution means an institution of higher education described in paragraph 7#a71 7#b71 7#c71 7#d71 7#e71 7#f71 or 7#g7 of section #cga7;a74 #gec4 ,grants authorized 7a7 ,in general ,except as provided in subsection 7b77#b71 with the funds made available for this part under section #geg1 the ,secretary shall make competitive planning and implementation grants1 as described in subsections 7b7 and 7c71 to eligible entities to enable such entities to plan for the implementation of1 in the case of a planning grant1 and implement1 in the case of an implementation grant1 innovations described in section #gea and to support the planning1 development1 implementation1 validation1 scaling up1 and replication of such innovations4 7b7 ,planning grants 7#a7 ,in general ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 with the funds made available under section #geg for a fiscal year1 the ,secretary shall use not more than #e percent or #db1ejj1jjj 7whichever is greater7 to award1 on a competitive basis1 planning grants to enable eligible entities to plan1 design1 and develop innovations described in section #gea4 7#b7 ,sectors ,planning grants shall be awarded to each sector of a minority-serving institution in proportion to the allocations made in subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,g7 of section #geg7a74 7#c7 ,duration ,a planning grant authorized under this subsection shall be for the duration of #a year4 7#d7 ,grant amounts ,each planning grant authorized under this subsection shall be in an amount that is not more than #aej1jjj4 7c7 ,implementation grants 7#a7 ,in general ,with funds made available for this part under section #geg1 the ,secretary shall award implementation grants to enable eligible entities to further develop1 pilot1 field-test1 implement1 document1 validate1 and1 as applicable1 scale up and replicate1 innovations described in section #gea4 7#b7 ,duration ,an implementation grant authorized under this subsection shall be for a duration of #e years1 except that the ,secretary may not continue providing funds under the grant after year #c of the grant period unless the eligible entity demonstrates that the entity has achieved satisfactory progress toward carrying out the educational innovations1 activities1 and projects described in their application pursuant to section #ged7;d71 as determined by the ,secretary4 7#c7 ,grant amount ,each implementation grant authorized under this subsection shall be in an amount sufficient to enable the eligible entity to achieve the purposes of its proposed activities and projects1 but shall not exceed #aj1jjj1jjj4 7d7 ,special rules for consortiums 7#a7 ,fiscal agent 7,a7 ,in general ,in the case of an eligible entity applying for a grant under this part as a consortium1 each member of the consortium shall agree on #a such member of such eligibility entity to serve as a fiscal agent of such entity4 7,b7 ,responsibilities ,the fiscal agent of an eligible entity1 as described in subparagraph 7,a71 shall act on behalf of such entity in performing the financial duties of such entity under this part4 7,c7 ,written agreement ,the agreement described in subparagraph 7,a7 shall be in writing and signed by each member of the consortium4 7#b7 ,subgrants ,in the case of an eligible entity applying for a grant under this part as a consortium1 the fiscal agent for such entity 7as described in paragraph 7#a77 may use the funds provided by the grant to make subgrants to members of the consortium4 #ged4 ,applications 7a7 ,in general ,an eligible entity desiring to receive a grant under this part shall submit an application to the ,secretary at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,secretary may reasonably require4 7b7 ,consortium entities ,an application under this section which is submitted by an eligible entity applying as a consortium shall include the written agreement described in section #gec7;d77#a77;,c74 7c7 ,planning grants ,the ,secretary shall ensure that the application requirements under this section for a planning grant authorized under section #gec7;b7 include1 in addition to the requirement in subsection 7b7 7if applicable71 only those minimal requirements that are necessary to review the proposed process of an eligible entity for the planning1 design1 and development of one or more of the innovations described in section #gea4 7d7 ,implementation grants ,an application under this section for an innovation grant authorized under section #gec7;c7 shall include1 in addition to the requirement under subsection 7b7 7if applicable71 descriptions of-- 7#a7 each innovation described in section #gea that the eligible entity would implement using the funds made available by such grant1 including1 as applicable1 a description of the evidence base supporting such innovation2 7#b7 how each such innovation will address the purpose of this part1 as described in section #gea1 and how each such innovation will further the institutional or organizational mission of the minority-serving institution that is part of the eligible entity2 7#c7 the specific activities that the eligible entity will carry out with funds made available by such grant1 including1 in the case of an eligible entity applying as a consortium1 a description of the activities that each member of the consortium will carry out and a description of the capacity of each such member to carry out those activities2 7#d7 the performance measures that the eligible entity will use to track its progress in implementing each such innovation1 including a description of how the entity will implement those performance measures and use information on performance to make adjustments and improvements to its implementation activities1 as needed1 over the course of the grant period2 7#e7 how the eligible entity will provide for an independent evaluation of the implementation and impact of the projects funded by such grant1 including-- 7,a7 an interim report 7evaluating the progress made in the first #c years of the grant72 and 7,b7 a final report 7completed at the end of the grant period72 and 7#f7 the plan of the eligible entity for continuing each proposed innovation after the grant has ended4 #gee4 ,priority 7a7 ,planning grants ,in awarding planning grants under this part1 the ,secretary shall give priority to applications that were submitted in #bjai1 but did not receive a planning grant due to the circumstances described in section #gec7;b77#b74 7b7 ,implementation grants ,in awarding implementation grants under this part1 the ,secretary shall give-- 7#a7 first priority to applications for programs at minority-serving institutions that have not previously received an implementation grant under this part2 and 7#b7 second priority to applications that address issues of major national need1 including-- 7,a7 educational innovations designed to increase the rate of postsecondary degree attainment for populations within minority groups that have low relative rates of postsecondary degree attainment2 7,b7 innovative partnerships between minority-serving institutions and local educational agencies that are designed to increase the enrollment and successful completion of historically underrepresented populations in higher education2 7,c7 educational innovations that support developing programs and initiatives in minority-serving institutions to enhance undergraduate and graduate programs in science1 technology1 engineering1 and mathematics2 7,d7 innovative partnerships between minority-serving institutions and other organizations to establish innovation ecosystems in support of economic development1 entrepreneurship1 and the commercialization of technology supported by research funded through this grant2 7,e7 educational innovations that enhance the quality and number of traditional and alternative route teacher preparation programs at minority-serving institutions to enable teachers to be highly effective in the classroom and to enable such programs to meet the demands for diversity and accountability in teacher education2 and 7,f7 educational innovations that strengthen postgraduate employment outcomes of minority-serving institutions through the implementation of comprehensive and strategic career pathways for students4 #gef4 ,uses of funds 7a7 ,planning grants ,an eligible entity receiving a planning grant under section #gec7;b7 shall use funds made available by such grant to conduct an institutional planning process that includes-- 7#a7 an assessment of the needs of the minority-serving institution2 7#b7 research on educational innovations described in section #gea that will meet the needs described in paragraph 7#a72 7#c7 the selection of one or more such educational innovations for implementation2 7#d7 an assessment of the capacity of the minority-serving institution to implement such educational innovation2 and 7#e7 activities to further develop such capacity4 7b7 ,implementation grants ,an eligible entity receiving an implementation grant under section #gec7;c7 shall use the funds made available by such grant to further develop1 pilot1 field-test1 implement1 document1 validate1 and1 as applicable1 scale up1 and replicate innovations described in section #gea1 such as innovations designed to-- 7#a7 improve student achievement1 such as through activities designed to increase the number or percentage of students who successfully complete developmental or remedial coursework 7which may be accomplished through the evidence-based redesign of such coursework7 and pursue and succeed in postsecondary studies2 7#b7 improve and expand institutional recruitment1 postsecondary school awareness1 and postsecondary school preparation efforts targeting students1 including high-achieving students from low-income families1 such as through activities undertaken in partnership with local educational agencies and nonprofit organizations 7including the introduction of dual-enrollment programs and the implementation of activities designed to enable more students to enter college without the need for remediation72 7#c7 increase the number of minority males who attain a postsecondary degree1 such as through evidence-based interventions that integrate academic advising with social and cultural supports and assistance with job placement2 7#d7 increase the number or percentage of students who make satisfactory or accelerated progress toward graduation from postsecondary school and the number or percentage who graduate from postsecondary school on time1 such as through the provision of comprehensive academic and nonacademic student support services2 7#e7 increase the number or percentage of students1 particularly students who are members of historically underrepresented populations1 who enroll in science1 technology1 engineering1 and mathematics courses1 graduate with degrees in such fields1 and pursue advanced studies in such fields2 7#f7 develop partnerships between minority-serving institutions and other organizations to establish innovation ecosystems in support of economic development1 entrepreneurship1 and the commercialization of technology supported by funded research2 7#g7 implement evidence-based improvements to courses1 particularly high-enrollment courses1 to improve student outcomes and reduce education costs for students1 including costs of remedial courses2 7#h7 enhance the quality and number of traditional and alternative route teacher and school leader preparation programs at minority-serving institutions that enable graduates to be profession-ready and highly effective in the classroom and to enable such programs to meet the demands for diversity and accountability in educator preparation2 7#i7 expand the effective use of technology in higher education1 such as through collaboration between institutions on implementing technology-enabled delivery models 7including hybrid models7 or through the use of open educational resources and digital content2 7#aj7 strengthen postgraduate employment outcomes through the implementation of comprehensive and strategic career pathways for students1 which may include aligning curricula with workforce needs1 experiential learning1 integration of career services1 and developing partnerships with employers and business organizations2 and 7#aa7 provide a continuum of solutions by incorporating activities that address multiple objectives described in paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#aj74 #geg4 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out activities under this part #hej1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjai and each of the #e succeeding fiscal years1 to be allocated as follows3 7#a7 for institutions described in paragraph 7#a7 of section #cga7;a71 #bbd1ihg1jhc2 7#b7 for institutions described in paragraph 7#b7 of section #cga7;a71 #bad1ddf1dbh2 7#c7 for institutions described in paragraph 7#c7 of section #cga7;a71 #gh1jef1gdc2 7#d7 for institutions described in paragraph 7#d7 of section #cga7;a71 #bj1ffb1jgi2 7#e7 for institutions described in paragraph 7#e7 of section #cga7;a71 #acj1hei1hcd2 7#f7 for institutions described in paragraph 7#f7 of section #cga7;a71 #abb1cje1ecc2 and 7#g7 for institutions described in paragraph 7#g7 of section #cga7;a71 #eh1fhb1cjj4 4 #gjjc4 ,definitions ,section #gfj of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #aadj7 is amended to read as follows3 #gfj4 ,definitions ,in this part3 7#a7 ,comprehensive transition and postsecondary program for students with intellectual disabilities ,the term comprehensive transition and postsecondary program for students with intellectual disabilities means a program that leads to a recognized educational credential or recognized postsecondary credential issued by an institution of higher education that meets each of the following requirements3 7,a7 ,is offered by an institution of higher education4 7,b7 ,is designed to support students with intellectual disabilities who are seeking to continue academic1 career and technical1 or independent living instruction at an institution of higher education in order to prepare for competitive integrated employment4 7,c7 ,includes student advising and a program of study4 7,d7 ,requires students with intellectual disabilities to participate on not less than a half-time basis as determined by the institution1 with such participation focusing on academic and career development components and occurring through #a or more of the following activities3 7i7 ,regular enrollment in credit-bearing courses with students without disabilities that are offered by the institution4 7ii7 ,auditing or participating in courses with students without disabilities that are offered by the institution and for which the student does not receive regular academic credit4 7iii7 ,enrollment in noncredit-bearing1 nondegree courses with students without disabilities4 7iv7 ,participation in internships1 apprenticeships1 or work-based experiences in competitive integrated settings for a semester1 or multiple semesters4 7,e7 ,requires students with intellectual disabilities to be socially and academically integrated with students without disabilities to the maximum extent practicable4 7#b7 ,disability ,the term disability has the meaning given such term in section #c of the ,americans with ,disabilities ,act of #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abajb74 7#c7 ,institution of higher education ,the term institution of higher education has the meaning given such term in section #aja4 7#d7 ,office of accessibility ,the term ,office of ,accessibility has the meaning given to the office of disability services of the institution or equivalent office4 7#e7 ,recognized postsecondary credential ,the term recognized postsecondary credential has the meaning given the term in section #aja of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #caja74 7#f7 ,student with intellectual disability ,the term student with an intellectual disability means a student-- 7,a7 7i7 with a cognitive impairment1 characterized by significant limitations in-- 7,i7 intellectual and cognitive functioning2 and 7,,ii7 adaptive behavior as expressed in conceptual1 social1 and practical adaptive skills2 and 7ii7 who is currently1 or was formerly1 eligible for a free appropriate public education under the ,individuals with ,disabilities ,education ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #adjj et seq472 or 7,b7 in the case of a student who has not currently or formerly been found eligible for a free appropriate education under the ,individuals with ,disabilities ,education ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #adjj et seq471 or a student who has not previously been found eligible as a student with an intellectual disability under such ,act1 documentation establishing that the student has an intellectual disability1 such as-- 7i7 a documented comprehensive and individualized psycho-educational evaluation and diagnosis of an intellectual disability by a psychologist or other qualified professional2 or 7ii7 a record of the disability from a local or ,state educational agency1 or government agency1 such as the ,social ,security ,administration or a vocational rehabilitation agency1 that identifies the intellectual disability4 7#g7 ,universal design for learning ,the term universal design for learning means a scientifically valid framework for guiding educational practice that-- 7,a7 provides flexibility in the ways information is presented1 in the ways students respond or demonstrate knowledge and skills1 and in the ways students are engaged2 and 7,b7 reduces barriers in instruction1 provides appropriate accommodations1 supports1 and challenges and maintains high achievement expectations for all students1 including students with disabilities and students who are limited ,english proficient4 4 #gjjd4 ,supporting postsecondary faculty1 staff1 and administrators in providing accessible education 7a7 ,grants ,section #gfb of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #aadj;b7 is amended to read as follows3 #gfb4 ,grants authorized 7a7 ,competitive grants authorized ,to support postsecondary faculty1 staff1 and administrators in providing an accessible education 7#a7 ,in general ,from amounts appropriated under section #gfe;,c1 the ,secretary shall award grants1 on a competitive basis1 to institutions of higher education to enable the institutions to carry out the activities under subsection 7b74 7#b7 ,awards for professional development and technical assistance ,not less than #e grants shall be awarded to institutions of higher education that provide professional development and technical assistance in order to improve access to and completion of postsecondary education for students1 including students with disabilities4 7b7 ,duration2 activities 7#a7 ,duration ,a grant under this subpart shall be awarded for a period of #e years4 7#b7 ,authorized activities ,a grant awarded under this subpart shall be used to carry out one or more of the following activities3 7,a7 ,teaching methods and strategies ,the development and implementation of training to provide innovative1 effective1 and evidence-based teaching methods and strategies1 consistent with the principles of universal design for learning1 to provide postsecondary faculty1 staff1 and administrators with the skills and supports necessary to teach and meet the academic and programmatic needs of students 7including students with disabilities7 in order to improve the retention of such students in1 and the completion by such students of1 postsecondary education4 ,such methods and strategies may include in-service training1 professional development1 customized and general technical assistance1 workshops1 summer institutes1 distance learning1 and training in the use of assistive and educational technology4 7,b7 ,implementing accommodations ,the development and implementation of training to provide postsecondary faculty1 staff1 and administrators methods and strategies of providing appropriate accommodations for students with disabilities1 including descriptions of the legal obligations of the university to provide such accommodations4 7,c7 ,effective transition practices ,the development and implementation of innovative1 effective1 and evidence-based teaching methods and strategies to provide postsecondary faculty1 staff1 and administrators with the skills and supports necessary to ensure the successful and smooth transition of students with disabilities from secondary school to postsecondary education4 ,the teaching methods and strategies may include supporting students in the development of self-advocacy skills to improve transition to1 and completion of1 postsecondary education4 7,d7 ,distance learning ,the development and implementation of training to provide innovative1 effective1 and evidence-based teaching methods and strategies to enable postsecondary faculty1 staff1 and administrators to provide accessible distance education programs or classes that would enhance the access of students 7including students with disabilities7 to postsecondary education1 including the use of accessible curricula and electronic communication for instruction and advising4 7,e7 ,career pathway guidance ,the development and implementation of effective and evidence-based teaching methods and strategies to provide postsecondary faculty1 staff1 and administrators with the ability to advise students with disabilities with respect to their chosen career pathway1 which shall include-- 7i7 supporting internships1 apprenticeships1 or work-based learning opportunities2 7ii7 counseling on coursework to meet the recognized educational credential or recognized postsecondary credential appropriate for the field chosen2 7iii7 developing self-advocacy skills to advocate for appropriate accommodations once in the workplace2 or 7iv7 supporting the student in selecting a career pathway that leads to competitive1 integrated employment4 7#c7 ,mandatory evaluation and dissemination ,an institution of higher education awarded a grant under this subpart shall evaluate and disseminate to other institutions of higher education the information obtained through the activities described in subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,e7 of paragraph 7#b74 7c7 ,considerations in making awards ,in awarding grants1 contracts1 or cooperative agreements under this subpart1 the ,secretary shall consider the following3 7#a7 ,geographic distribution ,providing an equitable geographic distribution of such awards4 7#b7 ,rural and urban areas ,distributing such awards to urban and rural areas4 7#c7 ,range and type of institution ,ensuring that the activities to be assisted are developed for a range of types and sizes of institutions of higher education4 7d7 ,reports 7#a7 ,initial report ,not later than one year after the date of enactment of the this ,act1 the ,secretary shall prepare and submit to the authorizing committees1 and make available to the public1 a report on all projects awarded grants under this part1 including a review of the activities and program performance of such projects based on existing information as of the date of the report4 7#b7 ,subsequent report ,not later than five years after the date of the first award of a grant under this subpart after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,secretary shall prepare and submit to the authorizing committees1 and make available to the public1 a report that-- 7,a7 reviews the activities and program performance of the projects authorized under this subpart2 and 7,b7 provides guidance and recommendations on how effective projects can be replicated4 7e7 ,authorization of appropriations 7#a7 ,in general ,subject to paragraph 7#b71 there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section #aj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjai and each of the #e succeeding fiscal years4 7#b7 ,adjustment for inflation 7,a7 ,in general ,the amount authorized to be appropriated under paragraph 7#a7 for fiscal year #bjbj and each of the #d succeeding fiscal years shall be deemed increased by the annual adjustment percentage4 7,b7 ,definition ,in this paragraph1 the term annual adjustment percentage1 as applied to a fiscal year1 means the estimated percentage change in the ,consumer ,price ,index 7as determined by the ,secretary1 using the definition in section #dgh7;f77 for the most recent calendar year ending before the beginning of that fiscal year4 4 7b7 ,applications ,section #gfc of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #aadj;c7 is amended to read as follows3 #gfc4 ,applications ,each institution of higher education desiring to receive a grant under this subpart shall submit an application to the ,secretary at such time1 in such manner1 and accompanied by such information as the ,secretary may require4 ,each application shall include-- 7#a7 a description of the activities authorized under this subpart that the institution proposes to carry out1 and how such institution plans to conduct such activities in order to further the purpose of this subpart2 7#b7 a description of how the institution consulted with a broad range of people1 including individuals with expertise in disability supports or special education1 within the institution to develop activities for which assistance is sought2 7#c7 a description of how the institution will coordinate and collaborate with the office of accessibility2 and 7#d7 a description of the extent to which the institution will work to replicate the research-based and best practices of institutions of higher education with demonstrated effectiveness in serving students with disabilities4 4 #gjje4 ,office of ,accessibility ,subpart #a of part ,d of title ,,vii of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #addj;a et seq47 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating section #gfe as section #gfe;,c2 7#b7 by inserting after section #gfd the following3 #gfe;,a4 ,office of ,accessibility 7a7 ,establishment ,each institution of higher education shall establish an office of accessibility to develop and implement policies to support students who enter postsecondary education with disabilities and students who acquire a disability while enrolled in an institution of higher education4 7b7 ,duties ,each office of accessibility shall-- 7#a7 inform students1 during student orientation1 about services provided at the institution of higher education1 and continually update such information through the accessibility office's website and other communications to improve accessibility of such services2 7#b7 provide information to students regarding accommodations and modifications provided by the institution of higher education with respect to internships1 practicums1 work-based learning1 apprenticeships1 or other work-related environments that-- 7,a7 the student may engage in through courses2 or 7,b7 are necessary for completion of a recognized educational credential or recognized postsecondary credential2 7#c7 provide information to students regarding their legal rights under the ,americans with ,disabilities ,act of #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abaja et seq47 and section #ejd of the ,rehabilitation ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #gid72 and 7#d7 in order to provide appropriate accommodations to students with disabilities1 carry out the following3 7,a7 ,adopt policies that1 at a minimum1 make any of the following documentation submitted by a student sufficient to establish that such student is an individual with a disability3 7i7 ,documentation that the individual has had an individualized education program in accordance with section #fad7;d7 of the ,individuals with ,disabilities ,education ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #adad7;d771 including an individualized education program that may be not current or past-date on the date of the determination4 7ii7 ,documentation that the individual has had a plan prepared under section #ejd of the ,rehabilitation ,act of #aigc 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #gid74 7iii7 ,a plan or record of service for the individual from a private school1 a local educational agency1 a ,state educational agency1 or an institution of higher education provided in accordance with the ,americans with ,disabilities ,act of #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abaja et seq474 7iv7 ,a record or evaluation from a licensed professional finding that the individual has a disability4 7v7 ,a plan or record of disability from another institution of higher education4 7vi7 ,documentation of a disability due to service in the uniformed services1 as defined in section #dhd;,c7a74 7,b7 ,adopt policies that are transparent and explicit regarding the process by which the institution determines eligibility for accommodations4 7,c7 ,disseminate the information described in subparagraph 7,b7 to students1 parents1 and faculty-- 7i7 in an accessible format2 7ii7 during student orientation2 and 7iii7 by making such information readily available on a public website of the institution4 7,d7 ,if applicable1 provide accommodations to students with mental health disabilities4 #gfe;,b4 ,competitive grant for innovation and accessibility 7a7 ,grants authorized 7#a7 ,in general ,from amounts appropriated under section #gfe;,c1 the ,secretary may award grants on a competitive basis to institutions of higher education to enable the institutions to carry out the activities described under subsection 7c74 7#b7 ,duration ,a grant under this subpart shall be awarded for a period of #e years4 7#c7 ,consideration in making awards ,in awarding grants under this subsection1 the ,secretary shall consider the following3 7,a7 ,providing an equitable geographic distribution of such awards4 7,b7 ,ensuring that the activities to be assisted are developed for a range of types and sizes of institutions of higher education4 7b7 ,application ,each institution of higher education desiring to receive a grant under this subsection shall submit an application to the ,secretary at such time1 in such manner1 and accompanied by such information as the ,secretary may require4 ,each application shall include-- 7#a7 a description of how the institution will carry out the activities under this section2 7#b7 a description of the consultation the institution has had with a broad range of people within the institution1 including individuals with expertise in disability supports or special education1 in developing the information under paragraph 7#a72 7#c7 a plan for the sustainability of the program after the end of the grant period2 and 7#d7 a written business plan for revenue and expenditures to be provided to the ,department under subsection 7d74 7c7 ,activities ,a grant awarded under this section shall be used to-- 7#a7 develop and implement across the institution of higher education1 a universal design for learning framework for course design and instructional materials to improve campus-wide accessibility to instruction1 materials1 and the learning environment2 or 7#b7 develop or improve distance education courses consistent with the principles of universal design for learning to improve accessibility of instruction and materials4 7d7 ,reports 7#a7 ,grant recipient reports ,an institution of higher education awarded a grant under this subpart shall evaluate and disseminate to other institutions of higher education1 the information obtained through the activities described in subsection 7c74 7#b7 ,initial report by ,secretary ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this section1 the ,secretary shall prepare and submit to the authorizing committees1 and make available to the public1 a report on all projects awarded grants under this part1 including a review of the activities and program performance of such projects based on existing information as of the date of the report4 7#c7 ,final report by ,secretary ,not later than #f years after the date of the first award of a grant under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall prepare and submit to the authorizing committees1 and make available to the public1 a report that-- 7,a7 reviews the activities and program performance of the projects authorized under this subsection2 and 7,b7 provides guidance and recommendations on how effective projects can be replicated4 2 and 7#c7 by amending section #gfe;,c1 as so redesignated1 to read as follows3 #gfe;,c4 ,authorization of appropriations 7a7 ,in general ,subject to subsection 7b71 there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out section #gfe;,b #aj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjai and each of the #e succeeding fiscal years4 7b7 ,adjustment for inflation 7#a7 ,in general ,the amount authorized to be appropriated under paragraph 7#a7 for fiscal year #bjbj and each of the #d succeeding fiscal years shall be deemed increased by the annual adjustment percentage4 7#b7 ,definition ,in this paragraph1 the term annual adjustment percentage1 as applied to a fiscal year1 means the estimated percentage change in the ,consumer ,price ,index 7as determined by the ,secretary1 using the definition in section #dgh7;f77 for the most recent calendar year ending before the beginning of that fiscal year4 4 #gjjf4 ,postsecondary programs for students with intellectual disabilities 7a7 ,purpose ,section #gff of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #aadj;f7 is amended to read as follows3 #gff4 ,purpose ,it is the purpose of this subpart to support inclusive programs that promote the successful transition of students with intellectual disabilities into higher education and the earning of a recognized educational credential or recognized postsecondary credential issued by the institution of higher education4 4 7b7 ,programs for students with intellectual disabilities ,section #gfg of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #aadj;g7 is amended to read as follows3 #gfg4 ,inclusive higher education programs for students with intellectual disabilities 7a7 ,grants authorized 7#a7 ,in general ,from amounts appropriated under section #gfi7;a71 the ,secretary shall annually award grants1 on a competitive basis1 to institutions of higher education 7or consortia of institutions of higher education71 to enable the institutions or consortia to create or expand high-quality1 inclusive higher education programs for students with intellectual disabilities4 7#b7 ,administration ,the program under this section shall be administered by the office in the ,department that administers other postsecondary education programs in consultation with the ,office of ,special ,education and ,rehabilitative ,services of the ,department of ,education4 7#c7 ,duration of grants ,a grant under this section shall be awarded for a period of #e years4 7b7 ,application ,an institution of higher education or a consortium desiring a grant under this section shall submit an application to the ,secretary at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,secretary may require4 7c7 ,award basis ,in awarding grants under this section1 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 provide for an equitable geographic distribution of such grants2 7#b7 provide grant funds for inclusive higher education programs for students with intellectual disabilities that will serve areas that are underserved by programs of this type2 7#c7 in the case of an institution of higher education that provides institutionally owned or operated housing for students attending the institution1 award grants only to such institutions that integrate students with intellectual disabilities into the housing offered to students without disabilities or to institutions that provide such integrated housing through providing supports to students directly or through partnerships with other organizations2 7#d7 provide grant funds to encourage involvement of students attending institutions of higher education in the fields of special education1 general education1 vocational rehabilitation1 assistive technology1 or related fields in the program2 7#e7 select applications that-- 7,a7 demonstrate an existing comprehensive transition and postsecondary education program for students with intellectual disabilities that is title ,,iv eligible2 or 7,b7 agree to establish such a program2 and 7#f7 give preference to applications submitted under subsection 7b7 that agree to incorporate into the inclusive higher education program for students with intellectual disabilities carried out under the grant one or more of the following elements3 7,a7 ,the formation of a partnership with any relevant agency serving students with intellectual disabilities1 such as a vocational rehabilitation agency4 7,b7 ,applications that represent geographically underserved ,states4 7d7 ,use of funds2 requirements ,an institution of higher education or consortium receiving a grant under this section shall-- 7#a7 use the grant funds to establish an inclusive higher education program for students with intellectual disabilities that-- 7,a7 serves students with intellectual disabilities2 7,b7 provides individual supports and services for the academic and social inclusion of students with intellectual disabilities in academic courses1 extracurricular activities1 and other aspects of the regular postsecondary program2 7,c7 with respect to the students with intellectual disabilities participating in the program1 provides a focus on-- 7i7 academic and career development2 7ii7 socialization and inclusion with the general student population2 7iii7 independent living skills1 including self-advocacy skills2 and 7iv7 integrated work experiences and career skills that lead to competitive integrated employment2 7,d7 integrates person-centered planning in the development of the course of study for each student with an intellectual disability participating in the program2 7,e7 plans for the sustainability of the program after the end of the grant period1 with a written business plan for revenue and expenditures to be provided to the ,department by the end of year #c2 and 7,f7 awards a recognized educational credential or recognized postsecondary credential for students with intellectual disabilities upon the completion of the program2 7#b7 in the case of an institution of higher education that provides institutionally owned or operated housing for students attending the institution or integrated housing through providing supports to students directly or through partnerships with other organizations1 provide for the integration of students with intellectual disabilities into housing offered to students without disabilities2 7#c7 participate with the coordinating center established under section #ggg7;b7 in the evaluation of the program1 including by regularly submitting data on experiences and outcomes of individual students participating in the program2 and 7#d7 partner with one or more local educational agencies to support students with intellectual disabilities participating in the program who are eligible for special education and related services under the ,individuals with ,disabilities ,education ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #adjj et seq471 including the use of funds available under part ,b of such ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #adaa et seq47 to support the participation of such students in the program4 7e7 ,matching requirement ,an institution of higher education 7or consortium7 that receives a grant under this section shall provide matching funds toward the cost of the inclusive higher education program for students with intellectual disabilities carried out under the grant4 ,such matching funds may be provided in cash or in-kind1 and shall be in an amount of not less than #be percent of the amount of such costs4 7f7 ,data ,collection and ,transmission 7#a7 ,in general ,an institution or consortium receiving a grant under this section shall collect and transmit to the coordinating center established under section #ggg7;b7 on an annual basis for each student who is enrolled in the program1 student-level information related to the experiences and outcomes of students who participate in the inclusive higher education program for students with intellectual disabilities4 7#b7 ,longitudinal data ,each grantee shall collect longitudinal outcome data from each student participating in the program and transmit such data to the coordinating center established under section #ggg7;b74 ,such longitudinal data shall be collected for every student each year for #e years after the student graduates from1 or otherwise exits1 the program4 7#c7 ,data to be collected ,the program-level information and data and student-level information and data to be collected under this subsection shall include-- 7,a7 the number and type of postsecondary education courses taken and completed by the student2 7,b7 credits the student earned and whether or not the student earned a recognized educational credential or recognized postsecondary credential issued by the institution of higher education2 7,c7 academic outcomes2 7,d7 competitive1 integrated employment outcomes2 7,e7 independent living outcomes2 and 7,f7 social outcomes4 7g7 ,report ,not later than #e years after the date of the first grant awarded under this section1 the ,secretary shall prepare and disseminate a report to the authorizing committees and to the public that-- 7#a7 reviews the activities of the inclusive higher education programs for students with intellectual disabilities funded under this section2 and 7#b7 provides guidance and recommendations on how effective programs can be replicated4 4 7c7 ,authorization of appropriations ,section #gfi7;a7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #aadj;i7 is amended to read as follows3 7a7 ,authorization of appropriations 7#a7 ,in general ,subject to paragraph 7#b71 there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this subpart #ae1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjai and each of the #e succeeding fiscal years4 7#b7 ,adjustment for inflation 7,a7 ,in general ,the amount authorized to be appropriated under paragraph 7#a7 for fiscal year #bjbj and each of the #d succeeding fiscal years shall be deemed increased by the annual adjustment percentage4 7,b7 ,definition ,in this paragraph1 the term annual adjustment percentage1 as applied to a fiscal year1 means the estimated percentage change in the ,consumer ,price ,index 7as determined by the ,secretary1 using the definition in section #dgh7;f77 for the most recent calendar year ending before the beginning of that fiscal year4 4 #gjjg4 ,national ,technical ,assistance ,center and ,national ,coordinating ,center for ,inclusion of ,students with ,intellectual ,disabilities 7a7 ,in general ,section #ggg of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #aadjq7 is amended to read as follows3 #ggg4 ,national ,technical ,assistance ,center and ,coordinating ,center for ,inclusion of ,students with ,intellectual ,disabilities 7a7 ,national ,technical ,assistance ,center 7#a7 ,in general ,from amounts appropriated under paragraph 7#e71 the ,secretary shall award a grant to1 or enter into a contract or cooperative agreement with1 an eligible entity to provide for the establishment and support of a ,national ,technical ,assistance ,center4 ,the ,national ,technical ,assistance ,center shall carry out the duties set forth in paragraph 7#d74 7#b7 ,administration ,the program under this section shall be administered by the office in the ,department that administers other postsecondary education programs in consultation with the ,office of ,special ,education and ,rehabilitative ,services4 7#c7 ,eligible entity ,in this subpart1 the term eligible entity means an institution of higher education1 a nonprofit organization1 or partnership of two or more such institutions or organizations1 with demonstrated expertise in-- 7,a7 transitioning students with disabilities from secondary school to postsecondary education2 7,b7 supporting students with disabilities in postsecondary education2 7,c7 technical knowledge necessary for the dissemination of information in accessible formats2 and 7,d7 working with diverse types of institutions of higher education1 including community colleges4 7#d7 ,duties ,the duties of the ,national ,technical ,assistance ,center shall include the following3 7,a7 ,assistance to students and families ,the ,national ,technical ,assistance ,center shall provide information and technical assistance to students with disabilities and the families of students with disabilities to support students across the broad spectrum of disabilities1 including-- 7i7 information to assist individuals with disabilities who are prospective students of an institution of higher education in planning for postsecondary education while the students are in secondary school2 7ii7 information and technical assistance provided to individualized education program teams 7as defined in section #fad7;d77#a7 of the ,individuals with ,disabilities ,education ,act7 for secondary school students with disabilities1 and to early outreach and student services programs1 including programs authorized under subparts #b1 #d1 and #e of part ,a of title ,,iv1 to support students across a broad spectrum of disabilities with the successful transition to postsecondary education2 7iii7 research-based supports1 services1 and accommodations which are available in postsecondary settings1 including services provided by other agencies such as vocational rehabilitation2 7iv7 information on student mentoring and networking opportunities for students with disabilities2 and 7v7 effective recruitment and transition programs at postsecondary educational institutions4 7,b7 ,assistance to institutions of higher education ,the ,national ,technical ,assistance ,center shall provide information and technical assistance to faculty1 staff1 and administrators of institutions of higher education to improve the services provided to1 the accommodations for1 the retention rates of1 and the completion rates of1 students with disabilities in higher education settings1 which may include-- 7i7 collection and dissemination of best and promising practices and materials for accommodating and supporting students with disabilities1 including practices and materials supported by the grants1 contracts1 or cooperative agreements authorized under subparts #a1 #b1 and #c2 7ii7 development and provision of training modules for higher education faculty on exemplary practices for accommodating and supporting postsecondary students with disabilities across a range of academic fields1 which may include universal design for learning and practices supported by the grants1 contracts1 or cooperative agreements authorized under subparts #a1 #b1 and #c2 and 7iii7 development of technology-based tutorials for higher education faculty and staff1 including new faculty and graduate students1 on best and promising practices related to support and retention of students with disabilities in postsecondary education4 7,c7 ,information collection and dissemination ,the ,national ,technical ,assistance ,center shall be responsible for building1 maintaining1 and updating a database of disability support services information with respect to institutions of higher education1 or for expanding and updating an existing database of disabilities support services information with respect to institutions of higher education4 ,such database shall be available to the general public through a website built to high technical standards of accessibility practicable for the broad spectrum of individuals with disabilities4 ,such database and website shall include available information on-- 7i7 disability documentation requirements2 7ii7 support services available2 7iii7 links to financial aid2 7iv7 accommodations policies2 7v7 accessible instructional materials2 7vi7 other topics relevant to students with disabilities2 and 7vii7 the information in the report described in subparagraph 7,e74 7,d7 ,disability support services ,the ,national ,technical ,assistance ,center shall work with organizations and individuals with proven expertise related to disability support services for postsecondary students with disabilities to evaluate1 improve1 and disseminate information related to the delivery of high-quality disability support services at institutions of higher education4 7,e7 ,review and report ,not later than three years after the establishment of the ,national ,technical ,assistance ,center1 and every two years thereafter1 the ,national ,technical ,assistance ,center shall prepare and disseminate a report to the ,secretary and the authorizing committees analyzing the condition of postsecondary success for students with disabilities4 ,such report shall include-- 7i7 a review of the activities and the effectiveness of the programs authorized under this part2 7ii7 annual enrollment and graduation rates of students with disabilities in institutions of higher education from publicly reported data2 7iii7 recommendations for effective postsecondary supports and services for students with disabilities1 and how such supports and services may be widely implemented at institutions of higher education2 7iv7 recommendations on reducing barriers to full participation for students with disabilities in higher education2 and 7v7 a description of strategies with a demonstrated record of effectiveness in improving the success of such students in postsecondary education4 7,f7 ,staffing of the center ,in hiring employees of the ,national ,technical ,assistance ,center1 the ,national ,technical ,assistance ,center shall consider the expertise and experience of prospective employees in providing training and technical assistance to practitioners4 7#e7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this subsection #aj1jjj1jjj4 7b7 ,the ,national ,coordinating ,center for ,inclusion of ,students with ,intellectual ,disabilities 7#a7 ,definition of eligible entity ,in this subsection1 the term eligible entity means an entity1 or a partnership of entities1 that has demonstrated expertise in the fields of-- 7,a7 higher education2 7,b7 the education of students with intellectual disabilities2 7,c7 the development of inclusive higher education programs for students with intellectual disabilities2 and 7,d7 evaluation and technical assistance4 7#b7 ,in general ,from amounts appropriated under paragraph 7#g71 the ,secretary shall enter into a cooperative agreement1 on a competitive basis1 with an eligible entity for the purpose of establishing a coordinating center for institutions of higher education that offer inclusive higher education programs for students with intellectual disabilities1 including institutions participating in grants authorized under subpart #b1 to provide technical assistance and evaluations for such programs1 including systematic collection of annual student and program data and facilitation of outcomes data of students with intellectual disabilities4 7#c7 ,administration ,the program under this subsection shall be administered by the office in the ,department that administers other postsecondary education programs in consultation with the ,office of ,special ,education and ,rehabilitative ,services4 7#d7 ,duration ,the ,secretary shall enter into a cooperative agreement under this subsection for a period of five years4 7#e7 ,requirements of cooperative agreement ,the eligible entity entering into a cooperative agreement under this subsection shall establish and maintain a coordinating center that shall-- 7,a7 serve as the technical assistance entity for all inclusive higher education programs and comprehensive transition and postsecondary programs for students with intellectual disabilities2 7,b7 provide technical assistance regarding the development1 evaluation1 and continuous improvement of such programs2 7,c7 evaluate such programs using qualitative and quantitative methodologies for measuring program strengths in the areas of academic access1 academic enrichment1 socialization1 competitive integrated employment1 attainment of a recognized educational credential or recognized postsecondary credential1 and independent living2 7,d7 create and maintain a database of student and program level data reflecting implementation of the inclusive higher education program that receives a grant under this subpart2 7,e7 create and maintain a mechanism to consolidate follow up data on student outcomes collected by inclusive higher education programs funded through previous grant cycles2 7,f7 assist recipients of grants under subpart #b in efforts to award a recognized educational credential or recognized postsecondary credential to students with intellectual disabilities upon the completion of such programs2 7,g7 identify model memoranda of agreement for use between or among institutions of higher education and ,state and local agencies providing funding for such programs2 7,h7 develop recommendations for the necessary components of such programs1 such as-- 7i7 academic1 career and technical1 social1 and independent living skills2 7ii7 evaluation of student progress2 7iii7 program administration and evaluation2 7iv7 student eligibility2 7v7 issues regarding the equivalency of a student's participation in such programs to semester1 trimester1 quarter1 credit1 or clock hours at an institution of higher education1 as the case may be2 and 7vi7 access to student housing for students participating in the inclusive higher education programs1 including accommodations and services that support independent living2 7,i7 review and analyze-- 7i7 policy impact of inclusive higher education on ,federal and ,state legislation2 and 7ii7 funding streams for such programs2 7,j7 provide recommendations regarding the funding streams described in subparagraph 7,h77ii72 7,k7 develop mechanisms for regular communication1 outreach and dissemination of information about inclusive higher education programs for students with intellectual disabilities under subpart #b between or among such programs and to families and prospective students2 7,l7 host a meeting of all recipients of grants under subpart #b not less often than once each year2 and 7,m7 convene a work group to continue the development of and recommendations for model criteria1 standards1 and components of inclusive higher education programs and comprehensive transition and postsecondary programs for students with intellectual disabilities1 that are appropriate for the development of accreditation standards-- 7i7 which work group shall include-- 7,i7 an expert in higher education2 7,,ii7 an expert in special education2 7,,iii7 a disability organization that represents students with intellectual disabilities2 7,,iv7 a representative from the ,national ,advisory ,committee on ,institutional ,quality and ,integrity2 and 7,v7 a representative of a regional or national accreditation agency or association2 and 7ii7 the work group will carry out the following activities-- 7,i7 conduct outreach to accrediting agencies2 7,,ii7 develop a technical guidance document to support implementation of the model standards2 7,,iii7 develop and conduct a protocol for field testing and implementing the model standards2 and 7,,iv7 update recommendations for the model standards1 criteria1 and components of such programs1 as applicable4 7#f7 ,report ,not later than #e years after the date of the establishment of the coordinating center under this subsection1 the coordinating center shall report to the ,secretary1 the authorizing committees1 and the ,national ,advisory ,committee on ,institutional ,quality and ,integrity on the activities described in paragraph 7#e74 7#g7 ,authorization of appropriations 7,a7 ,in general ,subject to subparagraph 7,b71 there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this subsection #b1ejj1jjj for fiscal year #bjai and each of the #e succeeding fiscal years4 7,b7 ,adjustment for inflation 7i7 ,in general ,the amount authorized to be appropriated under subparagraph 7,a7 for fiscal year #bjbj and each of the #d succeeding fiscal years shall be deemed increased by the annual adjustment percentage4 7ii7 ,definition ,in this paragraph1 the term annual adjustment percentage1 as applied to a fiscal year1 means the estimated percentage change in the ,consumer ,price ,index 7as determined by the ,secretary1 using the definition in section #dgh7;f77 for the most recent calendar year ending before the beginning of that fiscal year4 4 7b7 ,authorization of appropriations ,section #ggh of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #aadjr7 is repealed4 #gjjh4 ,accessible instructional materials and technology ,part ,d of title ,,vii of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #aadj et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #e ,accessible instructional materials and technology #ggi4 ,accessible instructional materials and technology 7a7 ,establishment of commission ,the ,speaker of the ,house of ,representatives1 the ,president pro tempore of the ,senate1 and the ,secretary of ,education shall establish an independent commission1 comprised of key stakeholders1 to develop guidelines for accessible postsecondary electronic instructional materials and related technologies in order-- 7#a7 to ensure students with disabilities are afforded the same educational benefits provided to students without disabilities through the use of electronic instructional materials and related technologies2 7#b7 to improve the selection and use of such materials and technologies at institutions of higher education2 and 7#c7 to encourage entities that produce such materials and technologies to make accessible versions more readily available in the market4 7b7 ,review ,in carrying out subsection 7a71 the commission shall-- 7#a7 review applicable information technology accessibility standards2 and 7#b7 compile and annotate such accessibility standards as an additional information resource for institutions of higher education and companies that service the higher education market4 7c7 ,membership 7#a7 ,stakeholder groups ,the commission shall be composed of representatives from the following categories3 7,a7 ,communities of persons with disabilities for whom the accessibility of postsecondary electronic instructional materials and related technologies is a significant factor in ensuring equal participation in higher education1 and nonprofit organizations that provide accessible electronic materials to these communities4 7,b7 ,higher education leadership1 including university presidents1 provosts1 deans1 vice presidents or deans of libraries1 chief information officers1 and other senior institutional executives4 7,c7 ,developers of postsecondary electronic instructional materials and manufacturers of related technologies4 7#b7 ,appointment of members ,the commission members shall be appointed as follows3 7,a7 #f members1 #b from each category described in paragraph 7#a71 shall be appointed by the ,speaker of the ,house of ,representatives1 #c of whom shall be appointed on the recommendation of the majority leader of the ,house of ,representatives and #c of whom shall be appointed on the recommendation of the minority leader of the ,house of ,representatives1 with the ,speaker ensuring that #a developer of postsecondary electronic instructional materials and #a manufacturer of related technologies are appointed4 ,the ,speaker shall also appoint #b additional members1 #a student with a disability and #a faculty member from an institution of higher education4 7,b7 #f members1 #b from each category described in paragraph 7#a71 shall be appointed by the ,president pro tempore of the ,senate1 #c of whom shall be appointed on the recommendation of the majority leader of the ,senate and #c of whom shall be appointed on the recommendation of the minority leader of the ,senate1 with the ,president pro tempore ensuring that #a developer of postsecondary electronic instructional materials and #a manufacturer of related technologies are appointed4 ,the ,president pro tempore shall also appoint #b additional members1 #a student with a disability and #a faculty member from an institution of higher education4 7,c7 #c members1 each of whom must possess extensive1 demonstrated technical expertise in the development and implementation of accessible postsecondary electronic instructional materials1 shall be appointed by the ,secretary of ,education4 #a of these members shall represent postsecondary students with disabilities1 #a shall represent higher education leadership1 and #a shall represent developers of postsecondary electronic instructional materials4 7#c7 ,eligibility to serve as a member ,federal employees are ineligible for appointment to the commission4 ,an appointee to a volunteer or advisory position with a ,federal agency or related advisory body may be appointed to the commission so long as his or her primary employment is with a non-,federal entity and he or she is not otherwise engaged in financially compensated work on behalf of the ,federal ,government1 exclusive of any standard expense reimbursement or grant-funded activities4 7d7 ,authority and administration 7#a7 ,authority ,the commission's execution of its duties shall be independent of the ,secretary of ,education1 the ,attorney ,general1 and the head of any other agency or department of the ,federal ,government with regulatory or standard setting authority in the areas addressed by the commission4 7#b7 ,administration 7,a7 ,staffing ,there shall be no permanent staffing for the commission4 7,b7 ,leadership ,commission members shall elect a chairperson from among the appointees to the commission4 7,c7 ,administrative support ,the ,commission shall be provided administrative support1 as needed1 by the ,secretary of ,education through the ,office of ,postsecondary ,education of the ,department of ,education4 7e7 ,duties 7#a7 ,guidelines ,not later than #ah months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 subject to a #f-month extension that it may exercise at its discretion1 the commission shall-- 7,a7 develop and issue guidelines for accessible postsecondary electronic instructional materials1 and related technologies2 and 7,b7 in developing the guidelines1 the commission shall-- 7i7 establish a technical panel pursuant to paragraph 7#d7 to support the commission in developing the guidelines2 7ii7 develop criteria for determining which materials and technologies constitute postsecondary electronic instructional materials and related technologies2 7iii7 identify existing national and international accessibility standards that are relevant to student use of postsecondary electronic instructional materials and related technologies at institutions of higher education2 7iv7 identify and address any unique pedagogical and accessibility requirements of postsecondary electronic instructional materials and related technologies that are not addressed1 or not adequately addressed1 by the identified1 relevant existing accessibility standards2 7v7 identify those aspects of accessibility1 and types of postsecondary instructional materials and related technologies1 for which the commission cannot produce guidelines or which cannot be addressed by existing accessibility standards due to-- 7,i7 inherent limitations of commercially available technologies2 or 7,,ii7 the challenges posed by a specific category of disability that covers a wide spectrum of impairments and capabilities which makes it difficult to assess the benefits from particular guidelines on a categorical basis2 7vi7 ensure that the guidelines are consistent with the requirements of section #ejd of the ,rehabilitation ,act of #aigc 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #gid7 and titles ,,ii and ,,iii of the ,americans with ,disabilities ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abaca et seq42 #db ,u4,s4,c4 #abaha et seq472 7vii7 ensure that the guidelines are consistent1 to the extent feasible and appropriate1 with the technical and functional performance criteria included in the national and international accessibility standards identified by the commission as relevant to student use of postsecondary electronic instructional materials and related technologies2 7viii7 allow for the use of an alternative design or technology that results in substantially equivalent or greater accessibility and usability by individuals with disabilities than would be provided by compliance with the guidelines2 and 7ix7 provide that where electronic instructional materials1 or related technologies1 that comply fully with the guidelines are not commercially available1 or where such compliance is not technically feasible1 the institution may select the product that best meets the guidelines consistent with the institution's business and pedagogical needs4 7#b7 ,annotated list of information technology standards ,not later than #ah months after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 subject to a #f-month extension that it may exercise at its discretion1 the commission established in section #b shall1 with the assistance of the technical panel established under paragraph 7#d71 develop and issue an annotated list of information technology standards4 7#c7 ,approval ,issuance of the guidelines and annotated list of information technology standards shall require approval of at least #ge percent of the members of the commission4 7#d7 ,technical panel ,not later than #a month after first meeting1 the ,commission shall appoint and convene a panel of #ab technical experts1 each of whom shall have extensive1 demonstrated technical experience in developing1 researching1 or implementing accessible postsecondary electronic instructional materials1 or related technologies4 ,the commission has discretion to determine a process for nominating1 vetting1 and confirming a panel of experts that fairly represents the stakeholder communities on the commission4 ,the technical panel shall include a representative from the ,united ,states ,access ,board4 7f7 ,review of guidelines ,not later than #e years after issuance of the guidelines and annotated list of information technology standards described in subsections 7a7 and 7b71 and every #e years thereafter1 the ,secretary of ,education shall publish a notice in the ,federal ,register requesting public comment about whether there is a need to reconstitute the commission to update the guidelines and annotated list of information technology standards to reflect technological advances1 changes in postsecondary electronic instructional materials and related technologies1 or updated national and international accessibility standards4 ,the ,secretary shall then submit a report and recommendation to ,congress regarding whether the ,commission should be reconstituted4 7g7 ,rule of application 7#a7 ,nonconforming ,postsecondary ,electronic ,instructional ,materials ,or ,related ,technologies ,nothing in this section shall be construed to require an institution of higher education to require1 provide1 or both recommend and provide1 postsecondary electronic instructional materials or related technologies that conform to the guidelines4 ,however1 an institution that selects or uses nonconforming postsecondary electronic instructional materials or related technologies must otherwise comply with existing obligations under section #ejd of the ,rehabilitation ,act of #aigc 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #gid7 and titles ,,ii and ,,iii of the ,americans with ,disabilities ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abaca et seq42 #db ,u4,s4,c4 #abaha et seq47 to provide access to the educational benefit afforded by such materials and technologies through provision of appropriate and reasonable modification1 accommodation1 and auxiliary aids or services4 7#b7 ,relationship ,to ,existing ,laws ,and ,regulations ,with respect to the ,americans with ,disabilities ,act of #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abaja et seq47 and the ,rehabilitation ,act of #aigc 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #gja et seq471 nothing in this ,act may be construed-- 7,a7 to authorize or require conduct prohibited under the ,americans with ,disabilities ,act of #aiij and the ,rehabilitation ,act of #aigc1 including the regulations issued pursuant to those laws2 7,b7 to expand1 limit1 or alter the remedies or defenses under the ,americans with ,disabilities ,act of #aiij and the ,rehabilitation ,act of #aigc2 7,c7 to supersede1 restrict1 or limit the application of the ,americans with ,disabilities ,act of #aiij and the ,rehabilitation ,act of #aigc2 or 7,d7 to limit the authority of ,federal agencies to issue regulations pursuant to the ,americans with ,disabilities ,act of #aiij and the ,rehabilitation ,act of #aigc4 7h7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,annotated list of information technology standards the term annotated list of information technology standards means a list of existing national and international accessibility standards relevant to student use of postsecondary electronic instructional materials and related technologies1 and to other types of information technology common to institutions of higher education1 such as institutional websites or registration systems1 annotated by the commission established pursuant to this section4 ,the annotated list of information technology standards is intended to serve solely as a reference tool to inform any consideration of the relevance of such standards in higher education contexts4 7#b7 ,postsecondary electronic instructional materials ,the term postsecondary electronic instructional materials means digital curricular content that is required1 provided1 or both recommended and provided by an institution of higher education for use in a postsecondary instructional program4 7#c7 ,related technologies ,the term related technologies refers to any software1 applications1 learning management or content management systems1 and hardware that an institution of higher education requires1 provides1 or both recommends and provides for student access to and use of postsecondary electronic instructional materials in a postsecondary instructional program4 7#d7 ,technical panel ,the term technical panel means a group of experts with extensive1 demonstrated technical experience in the development and implementation of accessibility features for postsecondary electronic instructional materials and related technologies1 established by the ,commission pursuant to subsection 7e77#d71 which will assist the commission in the development of the guidelines and annotated list of information technology standards authorized under this ,act4 4 #gjji4 ,formula grants to ,states to improve higher education opportunities for foster youth and homeless youth ,title ,,vii of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #aacc et seq47 is further amended by adding at the end the following new part3 ,f ,grants for ,improving ,access to and ,success in ,higher ,education for ,foster ,youth and ,homeless ,youth #gia4 ,definitions ,in this part3 7#a7 ,foster youth ,the term foster youth-- 7,a7 means an individual whose care and placement is the responsibility of the ,state or tribal agency that administers a ,state or tribal plan under part ,b or ,e of title ,,iv of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fba et seq42 #fgj et seq471 without regard to whether foster care maintenance payments are made under section #dgb of such ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fgb7 on behalf of the individual2 and 7,b7 includes any individual-- 7i7 whose care and placement was the responsibility of such a ,state or tribal agency when1 or at any time after1 the individual attained #ac years of age1 without regard to whether foster care maintenance payments were made under section #dgb of such ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fgb7 on behalf of the individual2 and 7ii7 who is no longer under the care and responsibility of such a ,state or tribal agency1 without regard to any subsequent adoption of the individual4 7#b7 ,homeless youth ,the term homeless youth has the meaning given the term #8homeless children and youths' in section #gbe of the ,mc,kinney-,vento ,homeless ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aadcd;a74 7#c7 ,indian ,tribe2 tribal organization ,the terms ,indian ,tribe and tribal organization have the meanings given the terms in section #d of the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #dej74 7#d7 ,institution of higher education ,the term institution of higher education has the meaning given the term in section #aja4 7#e7 ,state ,the term ,state means each of the several ,states and the ,district of ,columbia4 7#f7 ,territory ,the term territory means ,puerto ,rico1 ,united ,states ,virgin ,islands1 ,guam1 ,american ,samoa1 and the ,commonwealth of the ,northern ,mariana ,islands1 the ,republic of the ,marshall ,islands1 the ,federated ,states of ,micronesia1 and the ,republic of ,palau4 #gib4 ,formula grants to ,states to improve access to and success in higher education for foster youth and homeless youth 7a7 ,grant program established ,from the amount appropriated under subsection 7h71 the ,secretary shall make allotments under subsection 7b71 to ,states having applications approved under subsection 7c71 to enable each ,state to-- 7#a7 carry out the ,statewide transition initiative described in subsection 7d72 and 7#b7 make subgrants described in subsection 7e74 7b7 ,allocations 7#a7 ,formula 7,a7 ,reservation for ,indian tribes and territories 7i7 ,in general ,from the amount appropriated under subsection 7h7 for a fiscal year and subject to clause 7ii71 the ,secretary shall reserve-- 7,i7 not more than #c percent for grants to ,indian ,tribes1 consortia of ,indian ,tribes1 or ,tribal organizations2 and 7,,ii7 not more than #b percent for grants to territories4 7ii7 ,requirements ,in awarding grants under this subparagraph1 the ,secretary-- 7,i7 shall not award a grant under subclause 7,i7 or 7,,ii7 of clause 7i7 for a fiscal year for which no ,indian ,tribe 7or consortium of ,indian ,tribes7 or ,tribal organization1 or territory1 respectively1 submits a satisfactory application for a grant under such subclause2 7,,ii7 shall require that any ,indian ,tribe1 consortium1 ,tribal organization1 or territory that receives a grant under this subparagraph provide an assurance of a partnership among relevant education1 child welfare1 and homeless agencies or organizations2 and 7,,iii7 may determine any other requirements with respect to such grants 7including the allocation1 application1 and use of fund requirements71 which to the extent possible1 shall be consistent with the requirements for ,states under this part1 except that appropriate adjustments shall be made based on the needs and size of populations served by the ,indian ,tribe1 consortium1 ,tribal organization1 or territory applying for the grant4 7,b7 ,reservation for ,department activities ,from the amount appropriated under subsection 7h7 for a fiscal year1 the ,secretary may reserve-- 7i7 not more than #g percent to-- 7,i7 provide technical assistance1 in consultation with ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services1 to ,states carrying out activities under this section2 and 7,,ii7 complete the evaluations required by subsection 7g77#a72 and 7ii7 not more than #c percent for administrative expenses4 7,c7 ,allocations ,from the amount appropriated under subsection 7h7 for a fiscal year and remaining after the ,secretary reserves funds under subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b71 the ,secretary shall allocate to each ,state the greater of-- 7i7 #ejj1jjj2 or 7ii7 the amount that bears the same proportion to the remaining appropriated amount for such fiscal year as the number of foster youth and homeless youth in the ,state bears to the number of foster youth and homeless youth in all ,states4 7,d7 ,ratable reduction ,if the amount appropriated under subsection 7h7 for a fiscal year and remaining after the ,secretary reserves funds under subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 is less than the amount required to be allocated to ,states under subparagraph 7,c71 then the amount of the allocation to each ,state shall be ratably reduced4 7#b7 ,state ,reservation ,from the amounts awarded a ,state under paragraph 7#a77;,c7 for a fiscal year1 the ,state may reserve not more than #e percent for administrative expenses4 7#c7 ,temporary ineligibility for subsequent payments 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall determine a ,state to be temporarily ineligible to receive a grant payment under this subsection for a fiscal year if-- 7i7 the ,state fails to submit an annual report under subsection 7f7 for the preceding fiscal year2 or 7ii7 the ,secretary determines1 based on information in such annual report1 that the ,state is not effectively-- 7,i7 meeting the outcomes described in the application of such ,state under subsection 7c77#b77;,c71 and does not have a plan to improve the outcomes2 7,,ii7 monitoring and evaluating the activities under subsections 7d7 and 7e72 or 7,,iii7 using funds as required under subsections 7d7 and 7e74 7,b7 ,reinstatement ,if the ,secretary determines that a ,state is ineligible under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary may enter into an agreement with the ,state setting forth the terms and conditions under which the ,state may regain eligibility to receive payments under this section4 7c7 ,applications 7#a7 ,in general ,for each fiscal year for which a ,state desires an allotment under subsection 7b71 the ,state shall submit an application to the ,secretary at such time1 in such manner1 and containing the information described in paragraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,information required ,an application submitted under paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,a plan for how the ,state will carry out the activities under subsections 7d7 and 7e74 7,b7 ,a description of the ,state's capacity to carry out such activities4 7,c7 ,a description of intended outcomes for such activities4 7,d7 ,a plan for how the ,state will monitor and evaluate such activities1 including how the ,state will use data to continually update and improve such activities4 7,e7 ,a description of how students will be identified and recruited for participation in the ,statewide transition initiative under subsection 7d74 7,f7 ,an estimate of the number and characteristics of the populations targeted for participation in the ,statewide transition initiative under subsection 7d7 with attention to the diverse needs of homeless youth and foster youth in the ,state4 7,g7 ,a description of how the ,state will coordinate services provided under the grant with services provided to foster youth and homeless youth under the ,mc,kinney-,vento ,homeless ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aacja et seq471 the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcja et seq471 the ,runaway and ,homeless ,youth ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #egja et seq471 and other services provided to foster youth and homeless youth by the ,state4 7,h7 ,an assurance that the ,state will comply with subtitle ,b of title ,,vii of the ,mc,kinney-,vento ,homeless ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aadca et seq474 7,i7 ,an assurance that the ,state will partner with ,state educational agencies1 local educational agencies1 institutions of higher education1 ,state and local child welfare authorities1 and other relevant organizations that serve foster youth or homeless youth4 7,j7 ,an assurance that the ,state will submit the annual report required under subsection 7f74 7,k7 ,a budgetary analysis of the use of funds awarded under this section4 7,l7 ,such other information as the ,secretary may require4 7d7 ,statewide transition initiative 7#a7 ,use of funds ,subject to subsection 7b77#b71 and in consultation and coordination with the entities described in paragraph 7#b7 of this subsection1 a ,state receiving a grant award under this section shall use not less than #be percent of the funds to-- 7,a7 provide intensive outreach and support to foster youth and homeless youth to-- 7i7 improve the understanding and preparation of such youth for enrollment in institutions of higher education2 7ii7 increase the number of applications to institutions of higher education submitted by such youth2 and 7iii7 increase the number of enrollments at institutions of higher education2 7,b7 provide education to foster youth and homeless youth with respect to-- 7i7 the benefits and opportunities of postsecondary education2 7ii7 planning for postsecondary education2 7iii7 financial aid opportunities that assist youth with covering the cost of attendance of an institution of higher education2 7iv7 the ,federal and ,state services and benefits available to foster youth and homeless youth while enrolled at an institution of higher education1 including health and mental health services2 7v7 career exploration2 and 7vi7 financial literacy training1 including security from identity theft2 7,c7 assist foster youth and homeless youth with submitting applications for-- 7i7 enrollment at an institution of higher education2 7ii7 financial aid for such enrollment2 and 7iii7 scholarships available for such students1 including under a ,state educational and training voucher program referred to in section #dgg7;i7 of the ,social ,security ,act2 and 7,d7 provide free programming1 which may include free transportation to and from such programming1 for foster youth and homeless youth to prepare such individuals socially and academically for the rigors of postsecondary education during the summer before such individuals first attend an institution of higher education4 7#b7 ,required consultation and coordination ,in carrying out the activities described in paragraph 7#a71 a ,state shall consult and coordinate with ,state educational agencies1 local educational agencies1 institutions of higher education1 ,state and local child welfare authorities1 and other relevant organizations that serve foster youth or homeless youth4 7e7 ,subgrants ,to create institutions of excellence 7#a7 ,in general ,subject to the subsection 7b77#b71 a ,state receiving a grant under this section shall1 acting through the administering ,state agency1 use not less than #gj percent of the funds to award1 on a competitive basis1 subgrants to eligible institutions to enable such institutions to become institutions of excellence by improving college access1 retention1 and completion rates for foster and homeless youth as described in paragraph 7#c74 7#b7 ,application 7,a7 ,in general ,an eligible institution desiring a subgrant under this subsection shall submit an application to the ,state in which such eligible institution is located1 at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,state may require4 7,b7 ,technical assistance ,states shall provide outreach and technical assistance to eligible institutions with respect to applications for subgrants under this subsection4 7#c7 ,activities ,an eligible institution that receives a grant under this subsection shall use the grant funds to carry out the following activities with respect to homeless youth and foster youth3 7,a7 ,provide flexibility and assistance in completing the application process to enroll at such institution4 7,b7 ,coordinate programs with relevant on- and off-campus stakeholders to increase the enrollment of such youth at the institution and align services at the institution for such youth4 7,c7 ,adjust the cost of attendance for such youth at such eligible institution to include the cost of housing during periods of non-enrollment4 7,d7 ,provide institutional aid to such students to meet the cost of attendance that is not covered by other ,federal or ,state educational grants4 7,e7 ,provide outreach to such students to ensure that such youth are aware of housing resources available during periods of non-enrollment4 7,f7 ,subsidize any fees for such students associated with orientation and offer free transportation to college orientation or move-in week4 7,g7 ,hire and provide training for at least one full-time staff at the eligible institution to serve as a point of contact to provide case management services and monthly face-to-face meetings with students who are foster youth or homeless youth4 ,such individual shall have an advanced degree and at least two years of relevant experience4 7,h7 ,establish or enhance campus support programs to provide such students with a wide-range of on-campus services including-- 7i7 assistance with financial aid2 7ii7 career advice2 and 7iii7 leadership development4 7,i7 ,ensure the availability of robust student health services 7physical and mental7 that meet the specific needs of foster youth and homeless youth4 7,j7 ,establish or expand early alert systems to identify and support such students who may be struggling academically4 7,k7 ,collect1 review1 and monitor data for program improvement4 7#d7 ,reliance on institutional aid ,any institutional aid provided to a student under paragraph 7#c77;,d7 by an eligible institution during the grant period of the institution's grant under this section shall continue to be provided during the student's continuous enrollment at the institution1 without regard to whether the grant period ends during such enrollment4 7#e7 ,definitions ,in this subsection3 7,a7 ,administering ,state agency ,the term administering ,state agency means a ,state agency-- 7i7 designated by the ,governor or executive of the ,state to administer the subgrants under this subsection2 and 7ii7 that1 with respect to such ,state1 has jurisdiction over-- 7,i7 foster youth2 7,,ii7 homeless youth2 7,,iii7 elementary and secondary education2 or 7,,iv7 higher education4 7,b7 ,eligible institution ,the term eligible institution means an institution of higher education-- 7i7 that is in partnership with-- 7,i7 the ,state child welfare agency that is responsible for the administration of the ,state plan under part ,b or ,e of title ,,iv of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fba et seq42 #fgj et seq472 and 7,,ii7 an organization that serves homeless youth 7such as a youth shelter or outreach program72 and 7ii7 that may partner with any other provider1 agency1 official1 or entity that serves foster youth and homeless youth1 or former foster youth and homeless youth4 7f7 ,state reports ,for each year in which a ,state receives an allotment under subsection 7b71 the ,state shall prepare and submit a report to the ,secretary that includes-- 7#a7 each activity or service that was carried out under this section2 7#b7 the cost of providing each such activity or service2 7#c7 the number of students who received each activity or service disaggregated by race1 as defined in section #aec7;a77#c7 of the ,education ,sciences ,reform ,act of #bjjb 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #iedc7;a77#c77 and each subgroup of students described in subclauses 7,,ii7 through 7,,vi7 of section #aaaa7;b77#b77;,b77xi7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcaa7;b77#b77;,b77xi772 7#d7 using qualitative and quantitative analysis1 how the ,state-- 7,a7 improved access to higher education for foster youth and homeless youth2 and 7,b7 measured youth satisfaction with activities carried out under this part2 7#e7 an analysis of the implementation and progress of the ,statewide transition initiative under subsection 7d71 including challenges and changes made to the initiative throughout the preceding year2 7#f7 if1 based on the analysis under paragraph 7#e71 the ,state determines that the program is not on track to meet the intended outcomes described in the application of the ,state under subsection 7c77#b77;,c71 a description of how the ,state plans to meet such intended outcomes2 and 7#g7 information on the eligible institutions receiving subgrants1 including how such institutions used subgrant funds to carry out the activities described in subsection 7e77#c74 7g7 ,department activities 7#a7 ,evaluations ,beginning on the date on which funds are first allotted under subsection 7b71 and annually thereafter1 the ,secretary shall evaluate recipients of allotments and subgrants under this section4 ,the results of such evaluations shall be made publicly available on the website of the ,department4 7#b7 ,report to ,congress ,not later than #a year after the date on which funds are first allocated under subsection 7b71 and annually thereafter1 the ,secretary shall submit a report to ,congress that includes-- 7,a7 the amount of each allotment under subsection 7b72 7,b7 the amount of each subgrant under subsection 7e72 and 7,c7 with respect to the year for which such report is made1 the results of the evaluations under paragraph 7#a74 7h7 ,authorization of appropriations 7#a7 ,in general ,subject to paragraph 7#b71 there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this part #aej1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjai and each of the #e succeeding fiscal years4 7#b7 ,adjustment for inflation 7,a7 ,in general ,the amount authorized to be appropriated under paragraph 7#a7 for fiscal year #bjbj and each of the #d succeeding fiscal years shall be deemed increased by the annual adjustment percentage4 7,b7 ,definition ,in this paragraph1 the term #8annual adjustment percentage'1 as applied to a fiscal year1 means the estimated percentage change in the ,consumer ,price ,index 7as determined by the ,secretary1 using the definition in section #dgh7;f77 for the most recent calendar year ending before the beginning of that fiscal year4 4 ,,viii ,additional ,programs #hjja4 ,teach for ,america ,subparagraph 7,c7 of section #hjf7;f77#a7 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #aafa;f7f77#a77 is amended to read as follows3 7,c7 #cj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjai and each of the #e succeeding fiscal years4 4 #hjjb4 ,patsy ,t4 ,mink ,fellowship ,program ,subsection 7f7 of section #hjg 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #aafa;g7 is amended to read as follows3 7f7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section #aj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjai and each of the #e succeeding fiscal years4 4 #hjjc4 ,improving science1 technology1 engineering1 and mathematics education with a focus on ,alaska ,native and ,native ,hawaiian students ,subsection 7i7 of section #hai 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #aafa;j7 is amended to read as follows3 7i7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section #e1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjai and each of the #e succeeding fiscal years4 4 #hjjd4 ,grants for rural-serving institutions of higher education ,subsection 7g7 of section #hfa 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #aafaq7 is amended to read as follows3 7g7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section #bj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjai and each of the #e succeeding fiscal years4 4 #hjje4 ,training for realtime writers to provide closed captioning and court reporting services ,section #hgb7;e7 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #aafas7e77 is amended by striking #bjji and inserting #bjai4 #hjjf4 ,grant program to establish1 maintain1 and improve veteran student centers 7a7 ,in general ,title ,,viii 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #aafa;a et seq47 is amended by striking part ,t 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #aafat7 and inserting the following3 ,t ,grants for ,veteran ,student ,centers #hgc4 ,grants for ,veteran ,student ,centers 7a7 ,grants authorized ,subject to the availability of appropriations under subsection 7i71 the ,secretary shall award grants to institutions of higher education or consortia of institutions of higher education to assist in the establishment1 maintenance1 improvement1 and operation of ,veteran ,student ,centers4 ,the ,secretary shall award not more than #cj grants in a fiscal year under this subsection4 7b7 ,eligibility 7#a7 ,application ,an institution or consortium seeking a grant under subsection 7a7 shall submit to the ,secretary an application at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,secretary may require4 7#b7 ,criteria ,the ,secretary may award a grant under subsection 7a7 to an institution or a consortium if the institution or consortium meets each of the following criteria3 7,a7 ,the institution or consortium enrolls in undergraduate or graduate courses-- 7i7 a significant number of veteran students1 members of the ,armed ,forces serving on active duty1 and members of a reserve component of the ,armed ,forces2 or 7ii7 a significant percentage of veteran students1 as measured by comparing the overall enrollment of the institution or consortium to the number1 for the most recent academic year for which data are available1 of veteran students1 members of the ,armed ,forces serving on active duty1 and members of a reserve component of the ,armed ,forces who are enrolled in undergraduate or graduate courses at the institution or consortium4 7,b7 ,the institution or consortium presents a sustainability plan to demonstrate that the ,veteran ,student ,center of such institution or consortium will be maintained and will continue operations upon conclusion of the grant period under subsection 7a74 7#c7 ,additional criteria 7,a7 ,mandatory considerations ,in awarding grants under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall consider institutions or consortia representing a broad spectrum of sectors and sizes1 including institutions or consortia from urban1 suburban1 and rural regions of the ,united ,states4 7,b7 ,discretionary criteria ,in awarding grants under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary may provide consideration to institutions or consortia that meet one or more of the following criteria3 7i7 ,the institution or consortium is located in a region or community that has a significant population of veterans4 7ii7 ,the institution or consortium carries out programs or activities that assist veterans in the local community and the spouses of veteran students4 7iii7 ,the institution or consortium partners in its veteran-specific programming with nonprofit veteran service organizations1 local workforce development organizations1 or institutions of higher education4 7iv7 ,the institution or consortium commits to hiring staff at the ,veteran ,student ,center that includes veterans 7including veteran student volunteers and veteran students participating in a ,federal work-study program under part ,c of title ,,iv1 a work-study program administered by the ,secretary of ,veteran ,affairs1 or a ,state work-study program74 7v7 ,the institution or consortium commits to using a portion of the grant received under this section to develop and implement an early-warning veteran student retention program designed to alert staff at the ,veteran ,student ,center that a veteran student may be facing difficulties that could lead to the non-completion of the course of study of such veteran4 7vi7 ,the institution or consortium commits to providing mental health counseling to its veteran students and their spouses4 7vii7 ,the institution or consortium carries out programs or activities that assist individuals pursuing a course of education using educational assistance under chapter #ca of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code4 7c7 ,use of funds 7#a7 ,in general ,an institution or consortium that is awarded a grant under subsection 7a7 shall use such grant to establish1 maintain1 improve1 or operate a ,veteran ,student ,center4 7#b7 ,other allowable uses ,an institution or consortium receiving a grant under subsection 7a7 may use a portion of such funds to carry out supportive instruction services for student veterans1 including-- 7,a7 assistance with special admissions and transfer of credit from previous postsecondary education or experience2 and 7,b7 any other support services the institution or consortium determines to be necessary to ensure the success of veterans on campus in achieving education and career goals4 7d7 ,amounts awarded 7#a7 ,duration ,each grant awarded under subsection 7a7 shall be for a #d-year period4 7#b7 ,total amount of grant and schedule ,each grant awarded under subsection 7a7 may not exceed a total of #ejj1jjj4 ,the ,secretary shall disburse to an institution or consortium the amounts awarded under the grant in such amounts and at such times during the grant period as the ,secretary determines appropriate4 7e7 ,report ,from the amounts appropriated to carry out this section1 and not later than #c years after the date on which the first grant is awarded under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall submit to ,congress a report on the grant program established under subsection 7a71 including-- 7#a7 the number of grants awarded2 7#b7 the institutions of higher education and consortia that have received grants2 7#c7 with respect to each such institution of higher education and consortium-- 7,a7 the amounts awarded2 7,b7 how such institution or consortium used such amounts2 7,c7 a description of the students to whom services were offered as a result of the award2 and 7,d7 data enumerating whether the use of the amounts awarded helped veteran students at the institution or consortium toward completion of a degree1 certificate1 or credential2 7#d7 best practices for veteran student success1 identified by reviewing data provided by institutions and consortia that received a grant under this section2 and 7#e7 a determination by the ,secretary with respect to whether the grant program under this section should be extended or expanded4 7f7 ,termination ,the authority of the ,secretary to carry out the grant program established under subsection 7a7 shall terminate on the date that is #d years after the date on which the first grant is awarded under subsection 7a74 7g7 ,department of education best practices website ,subject to the availability of appropriations under subsection 7i7 and not later than #c years after the date on which the first grant is awarded under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall develop and implement a website for veteran student services at institutions of higher education1 which details best practices for serving veteran students at institutions of higher education4 7h7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,institution of higher education ,the term institution of higher education has the meaning given the term in section #aja4 7#b7 ,veteran ,student ,center ,the term ,veteran ,student ,center means a dedicated space on a campus of an institution of higher education that provides students who are veterans or members of the ,armed ,forces with the following3 7,a7 ,a lounge or meeting space for such veteran students1 their spouses or partners1 and veterans in the community4 7,b7 ,a centralized office for veteran services that-- 7i7 is a single point of contact to coordinate comprehensive support services for veteran students2 7ii7 is staffed by trained employees and volunteers1 which includes veterans and at least one full-time employee or volunteer who is trained as a veterans' benefits counselor2 7iii7 provides veteran students with assistance relating to-- 7,i7 transitioning from the military to student life2 7,,ii7 transitioning from the military to the civilian workforce2 7,,iii7 networking with other veteran students and veterans in the community2 7,,iv7 understanding and obtaining benefits provided by the institution of higher education1 ,federal ,government1 and ,state for which such students may be eligible2 7,v7 understanding how to succeed in the institution of higher education1 including by understanding academic policies1 the course selection process1 and institutional policies and practices related to the transfer of academic credits2 and 7,,vi7 understanding their disability-related rights and protections under the ,americans with ,disabilities ,act of #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abaja et seq47 and section #ejd of the ,rehabilitation ,act of #aigc 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #gid72 and 7iv7 provides comprehensive academic and tutoring services for veteran students1 including peer-to-peer tutoring and academic mentorship4 7i7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this part #ae1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjai and each of the #e succeeding fiscal years4 4 7b7 ,continuation of awards ,an institution of higher education that received a grant under section #hgc of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #aafat7 before the date of enactment of this ,act1 as such section #hgc 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #aafat7 was in effect on the day before the date of enactment of this ,act1 shall continue to receive funds in accordance with the terms and conditions of such grant4 #hjjg4 ,modeling and simulation ,subsection 7e7 of section #hia 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #aafav7 is amended1 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking the first sentence and inserting the following3 ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section #ge1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjai and each of the #e succeeding fiscal years44 #hjjh4 ,conforming amendments ,section #hid7;f77#b77;,c77ii77,i7 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #aafay7f77#b77;,c77ii77,i77 is amended by striking section #dja7;b77#b77;,a7 and inserting section #dja7;b77#a74 #hjji4 ,mandatory funding for masters and postbaccalaureate programs 7a7 ,masters degree programs ,section #hig 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #aafa;aa7 is amended by striking #aa1ejj1jjj for fiscal year #bjji and for each of the five succeeding fiscal years and inserting #ac1ejj1jjj for fiscal year #bjai and each succeeding fiscal year4 7b7 ,postbaccalaureate programs ,section #hih 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #aafa;aa-#a7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,in addition and inserting 7a7 ,additional appropriations for part ,b of title ,v4--,in addition2 7#b7 by striking #aa1ejj1jjj for fiscal year #bjji and for each of the five succeeding fiscal years and inserting #ba1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjai and each succeeding fiscal year2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7b7 ,additional appropriations for part ,a of title ,,vii ,in addition to any amounts appropriated under subpart #e of part #d of title ,,vii1 there are authorized to be appropriated1 and there are appropriated1 out of any funds in the ,treasury not otherwise appropriated1 #ac1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjai and each of the #e succeeding fiscal years to carry out subpart #e of part ,a of title ,,vii4 4 #hjaj4 ,funds for access to open educational resources ,title ,,viii 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #aafa;a et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following3 ,,bb ,access to ,open ,educational ,resources #hii4 ,affordable college textbooks 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,educational resource ,the term educational resource means a print or digital educational material that can be used in postsecondary instruction1 including textbooks and other written or audiovisual works4 7#b7 ,open educational resource ,the term open educational resource means a print or digital educational resource that either resides in the public domain or has been released under an intellectual property license that permits its free use1 reuse1 modification1 and sharing with others4 7#c7 ,open textbook ,the term open textbook means an open educational resource or set of open educational resources that either is a textbook or can be used in place of a textbook for a postsecondary course at an institution of higher education4 7#d7 ,relevant faculty ,the term relevant faculty means both tenure track and contingent faculty members who may be involved in the creation of open educational resources or the use of open educational resources created as part of the grant application4 7b7 ,grant program 7#a7 ,grants authorized ,from the amounts appropriated under paragraph 7#i71 the ,secretary shall make grants1 on a competitive basis1 to eligible entities to support projects that expand the use of high-quality open textbooks in order to achieve savings for students while improving instruction and student learning outcomes4 7#b7 ,eligible entity ,in this section1 the term eligible entity means an institution of higher education or group of institutions of higher education4 7#c7 ,applications 7,a7 ,in general ,each eligible entity desiring a grant under this subsection1 after consultation with relevant faculty1 shall submit an application to the ,secretary at such time1 in such manner1 and accompanied by such information as the ,secretary may reasonably require4 7,b7 ,contents ,each application submitted under subparagraph 7,a7 shall include a description of the project to be completed with grant funds and-- 7i7 a plan for promoting and tracking the use of open textbooks in postsecondary courses offered by the eligible entity1 including an estimate of the projected savings that will be achieved for students2 7ii7 a plan for evaluating1 before creating new open educational resources1 whether existing open educational resources could be used or adapted for the same purpose2 7iii7 a plan for quality review 7including peer review7 and review of accuracy of any open educational resources to be created or adapted through the grant2 7iv7 a plan for assessing the impact of open textbooks on instruction and student learning outcomes at the eligible entity2 7v7 a plan for review of accessibility of any open educational resources to be created or adapted through the grant2 7vi7 a plan for disseminating information about the results of the project to institutions of higher education outside of the eligible entity1 including promoting the adoption of any open textbooks created or adapted through the grant2 7vii7 a statement on consultation with relevant faculty1 including those engaged in the creation of open educational resources1 in the development of the application2 and 7viii7 an assurance that open educational resources utilized1 developed1 or researched will be available in accessible formats1 which may include braille1 audio books1 closed captioning1 and audio descriptions4 7#d7 ,special consideration ,in awarding grants under this section1 the ,secretary shall give special consideration to applications that demonstrate the greatest potential to-- 7,a7 achieve the highest level of savings for students through sustainable expanded use of high-quality open textbooks in postsecondary courses offered by the eligible entity2 7,b7 achieve improvements in student learning and student outcomes2 7,c7 expand the use of open textbooks at institutions of higher education outside of the eligible entity2 and 7,d7 produce-- 7i7 the highest quality and most accessible open textbooks2 7ii7 open textbooks that can be most easily utilized and adapted by faculty members at institutions of higher education2 7iii7 open textbooks that correspond to the highest enrollment courses at institutions of higher education2 7iv7 open textbooks created or adapted in partnership with entities1 including campus bookstores1 that will assist in marketing and distribution of the open textbook2 and 7v7 open textbooks that conform with national accessibility standards4 7#e7 ,use of funds ,an eligible entity that receives a grant under this section shall use the grant funds to carry out the following activities to expand the use of open textbooks3 7,a7 ,professional development for any faculty and staff members at institutions of higher education1 including the search for and review of open textbooks4 7,b7 ,creation or adaptation of high-quality open educational resources that conform to accessibility standards1 especially open textbooks1 and the quality assurance of such open educational resources4 7,c7 ,development or improvement of tools and informational resources that support the use of open textbooks1 including improving accessible instructional materials for students with disabilities that are consistent with national accessibility standards4 7,d7 ,research evaluating the efficacy of the use of open textbooks for achieving savings for students and the impact on instruction and student learning outcomes4 7#f7 ,license 7,a7 ,in general ,educational content created under paragraph 7#e7 shall be licensed under a nonexclusive1 irrevocable license to the public to exercise any of the rights under copyright conditioned only on the requirement that attribution be given as directed by the copyright owner4 7,b7 ,limitation ,in this paragraph1 the term education content does not include the technology or platform used to develop such content4 7#g7 ,access and distribution ,the full and complete digital content of each educational resource created or adapted under paragraph 7#e7 shall be made available free of charge to the public-- 7,a7 on an easily accessible and interoperable website1 which shall be identified to the ,secretary by the eligible entity2 7,b7 in a machine readable1 digital format that anyone can directly download1 edit with attribution1 and redistribute2 and 7,c7 in a fully accessible format in compliance with the ,americans with ,disabilities ,act of #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abaja et seq47 and section #ejh of the ,rehabilitation ,act of #aigc 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #gid;d74 7#h7 ,report ,upon an eligible entity's completion of a project supported under this section1 the eligible entity shall prepare and submit a report to the ,secretary regarding-- 7,a7 the effectiveness of the project in expanding the use of high-quality open textbooks and in achieving savings for students2 7,b7 the impact of the project on expanding the use of open textbooks at institutions of higher education outside of the eligible entity2 7,c7 educational resources created or adapted under the grant1 including instructions on where the public can access each educational resource under the terms of paragraph 7#g72 7,d7 information about the quality review process that was used to ensure quality and accuracy2 7,e7 the impact of the project on instruction and student learning outcomes2 and 7,f7 all project costs1 including the value of any volunteer labor and institutional capital used for the project4 7#i7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section #e1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjai and each of the #e succeeding fiscal years4 7c7 ,report to ,congress ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this subsection1 the ,secretary shall prepare and submit a report to authorizing committees detailing-- 7#a7 the high-quality open textbooks created or adapted under this section2 7#b7 the adoption of such open textbooks2 7#c7 the savings generated for students1 ,states1 territories1 and the ,federal ,government through the use of open textbooks2 and 7#d7 the impact of open textbooks on instruction and student learning outcomes4 7d7 ,,gao report ,not later than #c years after the date of enactment of this subsection1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall prepare and submit a report to the authorizing committees on the cost of textbooks to students at institutions of higher education4 ,the report shall particularly examine-- 7#a7 the change of the cost of textbooks2 7#b7 the factors that have contributed to the change of the cost of textbooks1 including the impact of open textbooks on the cost2 7#c7 the extent to which open textbooks are used at institutions of higher education compared to the use of open textbooks before the date of the enactment of this subsection2 7#d7 how institutions are tracking the impact of open textbooks on instruction and student learning outcomes2 7#e7 the availability of accessible forms of open textbooks and the barriers faced by students with disabilities in accessing accessible forms of open educational resources compared to the barriers faced in accessing traditional educational materials2 and 7#f7 the barriers faced by other student populations1 including low-income students1 in accessing high-quality open educational resources compared to the barriers faced in accessing traditional educational materials4 4 ,,ix ,amendments to ,other ,laws ,a ,education of the ,deaf ,act of #aihf #ijja4 ,composition of ,board of ,trustees ,section #ajc7;a77#a7 of the ,education of the ,deaf ,act of #aihf 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #dcjc7;a77#a77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking twenty-one and inserting twenty-three2 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7,a7 by striking three and inserting four2 and 7,b7 in clause 7i7-- 7i7 by striking one and inserting two2 and 7ii7 by striking ,senator and inserting ,senators2 and 7#c7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking eighteen and inserting nineteen4 #ijjb4 ,administrative requirements of ,laurent ,clerc ,national ,deaf ,education ,center ,section #ajd7;b77#e7 of the ,education of the ,deaf ,act of #aihf 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #dcjd7;b77#e77 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7,a7 by amending clause 7i7 to read as follows3 7i7 select challenging ,state academic standards adopted and implemented under section #aaaa7;b77#a7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcaa7;b77#a772 2 7,b7 by redesignating clause 7ii7 as clause 7iii72 7,c7 by inserting after clause 7i7 the following3 7ii7 implement1 through a contract or other arrangement with a ,state1 nationally recognized entity1 or other agreement approved by the ,secretary1 a set of high-quality student academic assessments that align with the challenging ,state academic standards under clause 7i7 and are consistent with the requirements of section #aaaa7;b77#b7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcaa7;b77#b772 and 2 and 7,d7 in clause 7iii71 as so redesignated1 by striking #bjaf-bjag and inserting #bjah-bjai2 and 7#b7 by amending subparagraph 7,b7 to read as follows3 7,b7 develop and implement an accountability system consistent with section #aaaa7;c7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcaa7;c77 that annually measures the academic achievement of all students2 and 4 #ijjc4 ,federal endowment programs for ,gallaudet ,university and the ,national ,technical ,institute for the ,deaf ,section #bjg of the ,education of the ,deaf ,act of #aihf 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #dceg7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7e71 by striking 7and its non-,federal match72 and 7#b7 in subsection 7g77#a71 by striking amounts contributed to the fund from non-,federal sources1 and and inserting and the related4 ,b ,tribally ,controlled ,colleges and ,universities ,assistance ,act of #aigh #iaja4 ,tribally ,controlled ,colleges and ,universities ,assistance ,act of #aigh 7a7 ,definitions ,section #b of the ,tribally ,controlled ,colleges and ,universities ,assistance ,act of #aigh 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ahja7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#g71 by adding and at the end2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#h71 by striking 2 and and inserting a period2 and 7,c7 by striking paragraph 7#i72 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 by amending paragraph 7#a7 to read as follows3 7#a7 ,such number shall be calculated based on the number of ,indian students who are enrolled-- 7,a7 at the conclusion of the third week of each academic term2 or 7,b7 on the fifth day of a shortened program beginning after the conclusion of the third full week of an academic term4 2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking for purposes of obtaining and inserting solely for the purpose of obtaining2 and 7,c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#e71 the following3 7#f7 ,enrollment data from the prior-prior academic year shall be used4 4 7b7 ,authorization of appropriations ,the ,tribally ,controlled ,colleges and ,universities ,assistance ,act of #aigh 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ahja et seq47 is amended by inserting after section #b 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ahja71 the following3 #c4 ,authorization of appropriations 7a7 ,titles ,i and ,,iv ,there are authorized to be appropriated #eg1dab1jjj for fiscal year #bjai and each of the #e succeeding fiscal years to carry out titles ,i and ,,iv4 7b7 ,title ,v ,there are authorized to be appropriated #g1dad1jjj for fiscal year #bjai and each of the #e succeeding fiscal years to carry out title ,v4 4 7c7 ,eligible grant recipients ,section #ajc of the ,tribally ,controlled ,colleges and ,universities ,assistance ,act of #aigh 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ahja et seq474 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ahjd7 is amended by striking paragraph 7#c7 and inserting the following3 7#c7 the majority of students who are enrolled in courses offered on campus are ,indians4 4 7d7 ,technical assistance2 eligibility studies 7#a7 ,technical assistance contracts ,section #aje7;a77#b7 of the ,tribally ,controlled ,colleges and ,universities ,assistance ,act of #aigh 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ahje7;a77#b77 is amended by striking college or university and inserting colleges and universities4 7#b7 ,eligibility studies ,section #ajf of the ,tribally ,controlled ,colleges and ,universities ,assistance ,act of #aigh 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ahjf7 is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking ,indian ,affairs and inserting ,indian ,education2 7,b7 in subsection 7b71 by striking for the fiscal year succeeding and inserting for the second fiscal year succeeding2 and 7,c7 in subsection 7c77#b71 by striking #e per centum and inserting #a percent4 7e7 ,repeal of ,planning ,grants ,section #ajd of the ,tribally ,controlled ,colleges and ,universities ,assistance ,act of #aigh 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ahjd;a7 is repealed4 7f7 ,grants to tribally controlled colleges and universities ,section #ajg of the ,tribally ,controlled ,colleges and ,universities ,assistance ,act of #aigh 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ahjg7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking subsection 7c72 7#b7 by redesignating subsection 7d7 as subsection 7c72 and 7#c7 in subsection 7c71 as so redesignated1 by inserting higher education after national ,indian both places it appears4 7g7 ,amount of grants ,section #ajh7;b77#a7 of the ,tribally ,controlled ,colleges and ,universities ,assistance ,act of #aigh 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ahjh7;b77#a77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking of the funds available for allotment by ,october #ae or no later than #ad days after appropriations become available and inserting of the amounts appropriated for any fiscal year on or before ,july #a of that fiscal year2 and 7#b7 by striking ,january #a and inserting ,september #cj4 7h7 ,authorization of appropriations ,section #aaj7;a7 of the ,tribally ,controlled ,colleges and ,universities ,assistance ,act of #aigh 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ahaj7;a77 is amended by striking #bjji each time it appears and inserting #bjai4 7i7 ,rules and regulations ,the ,tribally ,controlled ,colleges and ,universities ,assistance ,act of #aigh 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ahja et seq47 is amended by striking section #aae 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ahae74 7j7 ,repeal of endowment program 7#a7 ,repeal ,title ,,iii of the ,tribally ,controlled ,colleges and ,universities ,assistance ,act of #aigh 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ahca et seq47 is repealed4 7#b7 ,transition 7,a7 ,in general ,subject to subparagraph 7,b71 title ,,iii of the ,tribally ,controlled ,colleges and ,universities ,assistance ,act of #aigh 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ahca et seq471 as such title was in effect on the day before the date of enactment of this ,act1 shall apply with respect to any endowment fund established or funded under such title before such date of enactment1 except that the ,secretary of the ,interior may not make any grants or ,federal capital contributions under such title after such date4 7,b7 ,termination ,subparagraph 7,a7 shall terminate on the date that is #bj years after the date of enactment of this ,act4 ,on or after such date1 a tribally controlled college or university may use the corpus 7including the ,federal and institutional capital contribution7 of any endowment fund described in such subparagraph to pay any expenses relating to the operation or academic programs of such college or university4 7k7 ,tribal economic development2 authorization of appropriations ,section #djc of the ,tribally ,controlled ,colleges and ,universities ,assistance ,act of #aigh 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #aheb7 is amended by striking for fiscal year #bjji and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting from the amount made available under section #c7;a7 for each fiscal year44 7l7 ,tribally controlled postsecondary career and technical institutions ,section #ejd of the ,tribally ,controlled ,colleges and ,universities ,assistance ,act of #aigh 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ahfd7 is amended by striking for fiscal year #bjji and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting from the amount made available under section #c7;b7 for each fiscal year44 7m7 ,clerical amendments ,the ,tribally ,controlled ,colleges and ,universities ,assistance ,act of #aigh 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ahja et seq471 as amended by subsections 7a7 through 7l71 is further amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,bureau of ,indian ,affairs each place it appears and inserting ,bureau of ,indian ,education2 7#b7 by striking ,navajo ,community ,college ,act each place it appears and inserting ,din ,college ,act2 7#c7 by striking colleges or universities each place it appears1 including in headings1 and inserting colleges and universities2 and 7#d7 in section #aji 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ahji71 by redesignating the second subsection 7c7 as subsection 7d74 ,c ,carl ,d4 ,perkins ,career and ,technical ,education ,act of #bjjf ,amendments #ibja4 ,additional authorization of appropriations 7a7 ,postsecondary education programs ,section #acb of the ,carl ,d4 ,perkins ,career and ,technical ,education ,act of #bjjf 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #bceb7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7d7 ,additional authorization of appropriations 7#a7 ,in general ,in addition to the amounts appropriated under section #i1 there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section #aha1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjai and each of the #e succeeding fiscal years4 7#b7 ,allotment formula ,from the amount appropriated pursuant to paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall make allotments to a ,state for the fiscal year in accordance with subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,d7 of section #aaa7;a77#b74 4 7b7 ,assistance for outlying areas ,section #aae of the ,carl ,d4 ,perkins ,career and ,technical ,education ,act of #bjjf 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #bcbe7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b77#b71 by inserting from the funds appropriated pursuant to subsection 7e7 and before of the remainder2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7e7 ,additional authorization of appropriations ,in addition to the amounts reserved pursuant to section #aaa7;a77#a77;,a71 there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section #a1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjai and each of the #e succeeding fiscal years4 4 7c7 ,assistance for tribally controlled postsecondary career and technical institutions ,section #aag7;i7 of the ,carl ,d4 ,perkins ,career and ,technical ,education ,act of #bjjf 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #bcbg7;i77 is amended to read as follows3 7i7 ,authorization of appropriations 7#a7 ,in general ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section #i1dfi1jjj for fiscal year #bjai and each of the #e succeeding fiscal years4 7#b7 ,additional amount ,in addition to the amounts appropriated under paragraph 7#a71 there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section #a1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjai and each of the #e succeeding fiscal years4 4 ,d ,general ,education ,provisions ,act #icja4 ,special ,assistant for ,equity and ,inclusion ,section #bjb7;b7 of the ,department of ,education ,organization ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #cdab7;b77 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating paragraph 7#d7 as paragraph 7#e72 and 7#b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#c71 the following3 7#d7 ,not later than #fj days after the date of enactment of the ,aim ,higher ,act1 the ,secretary shall appoint a ,special ,assistant for ,equity and ,inclusion who shall1 with respect to the activities of the ,department-- 7,a7 promote1 coordinate1 and evaluate equity and inclusion programs1 including the dissemination of information1 technical assistance1 and coordination of research activities2 and 7,b7 advise the ,secretary and ,deputy ,secretary on all matters relating to equity and inclusion in a manner consistent with title ,,vi of the ,civil ,rights ,act of #aifd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjj;d et seq474 4 #icjb4 ,release of education records to facilitate the award of a recognized postsecondary credential ,section #ddd7;b7 of the ,general ,education ,provisions ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #abcb;g7b77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,k77ii71 by striking 2 and and inserting a semicolon2 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,l71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7#b7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,l7 the following3 7,m7 an institution of postsecondary education in which the student was previously enrolled1 to which records of postsecondary coursework and credits are sent for the purpose of applying such coursework and credits toward completion of a recognized postsecondary credential 7as that term is defined in section #c of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #cajb771 upon condition that the student provides written consent prior to receiving such credential4 4 ,e ,education ,sciences ,reform ,act of #bjjb #idja4 ,inclusion of racial subgroups in ,,ipeds data ,section #aec7;a77#c7 of the ,education ,sciences ,reform ,act of #bjjb 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #iedc7;a77#c77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking feasible1 information and inserting the following3 feasible-- 7,a7 information 2 7#b7 by inserting and after the semicolon2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7,b7 information1 with respect to the ,integrated ,postsecondary ,education ,data ,survey1 that is disaggregated by race in a manner that captures all the racial groups specified in the ,u4,s4 ,census ,bureau's ,american ,community ,survey2 4