,,ii #aaeth ,,congress #ast ,session ,s4 #ajjd ,,in ,,the ,,senate ,,of ,,the ,,united ,,states ,may #b1 #bjag,mr4 ,kaine 7for himself1 ,mr4 ,portman1 ,ms4 ,baldwin1 ,mrs4 ,capito1 ,mr4 ,young1 and ,ms4 ,hassan7 introduced the following bill2 which was read twice and referred to the ,committee on ,health1 ,education1 ,labor1 and ,pensions ,a ,,bill ,to amend the ,carl ,d4 ,perkins ,career and ,technical ,education ,act of #bjjf to support innovative approaches to career and technical education and redesign the high school experience for students by providing students with equitable access to rigorous1 engaging1 and relevant real world education through partnerships with business and industry and higher education that prepare students to graduate from high school and enroll into postsecondary education without the need for remediation and with the ability to use knowledge to solve complex problems1 think critically1 communicate effectively1 collaborate with others1 and develop academic mindsets4 #a4 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,perkins ,fund for ,equity and ,excellence4 #b4 ,career and ,technical ,education ,fund for ,excellence and ,equity 7a7 ,career and ,technical ,education ,fund for ,excellence and ,equity ,section #aad7;d7 of the ,carl ,d4 ,perkins ,career and ,technical ,education ,act of #bjjf 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #bcbd7;d77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#f7 ,career and ,technical ,education ,fund for ,excellence and ,equity 7,a7 ,purpose ,the purpose of this paragraph is to support innovative approaches to career and technical education and redesign the high school experience for students by providing students with equitable access to rigorous1 engaging1 and relevant real world education through partnerships with business and industry and higher education that prepare students to graduate from high school and enroll into postsecondary education-- 7i7 without the need for remediation2 and 7ii7 with the ability to use knowledge to solve complex problems1 think critically1 communicate effectively1 collaborate with others1 and develop academic mindsets4 7,b7 ,definitions ,in this paragraph3 7i7 ,in ,general ,except as otherwise provided in section #c or this subparagraph1 the terms used in this paragraph have the meanings given the terms in section #haja of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife4 7ii7 ,career and technical education program of study ,the term career and technical education program of study means a coordinated1 non-duplicative sequence of high school and postsecondary academic and technical courses that-- 7,i7 incorporates rigorous1 ,state-identified college and career readiness standards1 including ,state-identified career and technical education standards that address both academic and technical knowledge and skills that are aligned with the needs of in-demand industry sectors or occupations for the ,state1 region1 or local area2 7,,ii7 supports attainment of employability and career readiness skills2 7,,iii7 progresses in content specificity 7by beginning with all aspects of an industry or career cluster and leading to more occupationally specific instruction and by preparing students for ongoing postsecondary career preparation72 7,,iv7 incorporates multiple entry and exit points with portable demonstrations of technical or career competency1 which may include credit-transfer agreements or industry-recognized credentials2 and 7,v7 culminates in the attainment of a recognized postsecondary credential4 7iii7 ,certificate ,the term certificate means-- 7,i7 an occupation-specific certificate that-- 7aa7 is aligned with ,state standards of career and technical education1 or other standards developed by a ,state industry sector in an in-demand industry sector or occupation2 7bb7 provides for skills that can be assessed2 and 7cc7 identifies clearly the specific skills that the certificate qualifies the receiving candidate to demonstrate2 or 7,,ii7 a career pathways program certificate that is based on quality program standards and provides for individual assessments of skill attainment and college and career readiness4 7iv7 ,eligible entity ,the term eligible entity means a local educational agency1 or a consortium of local educational agencies-- 7,i7 in partnership with-- 7aa7 one or more institutions of higher education2 7bb7 one or more employers1 or a consortium of employers2 and 7cc7 a qualified intermediary1 which may include a local workforce development board1 established under section #ajg of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act2 and 7,,ii7 that may be in partnership with-- 7aa7 one or more additional external partners2 or 7bb7 the eligible agency4 7v7 ,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 ,act4 7vi7 ,integrated course ,the term integrated course means a course offered by a high school for credit toward a regular high school diploma that combines instruction in core academic subjects with career and technical education that1 where applicable1 is fully aligned with the ,state's challenging ,state academic standards required under section #aaaa7;b7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife4 7vii7 ,qualified intermediary ,the term qualified intermediary means an entity that demonstrates expertise to build1 connect1 sustain1 and measure partnerships with entities such as employers1 schools1 community-based organizations1 postsecondary institutions1 social service organizations1 economic development organizations1 and workforce systems to broker services1 resources1 and supports to youth and the organizations and systems that are designed to serve youth1 including-- 7,i7 connecting employers to classrooms2 7,,ii7 assisting in the design and implementation of career and technical education programs of study2 7,,iii7 assisting in the development of curricula and assessments2 7,,iv7 delivering professional development2 and 7,v7 connecting students to internships and other work-based learning opportunities4 7viii7 ,recognized postsecondary credential ,the term recognized postsecondary credential has the meaning given the term in section #c of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act4 7,c7 ,grants authorized 7i7 ,reservation ,from the total amount of funds available under subparagraph 7,l7 for a fiscal year1 the ,secretary shall reserve-- 7,i7 not more than #e percent for national activities1 which the ,secretary shall use for technical assistance1 including the development of ,state career readiness indicators1 data collection and dissemination1 and evaluation and reporting activities2 and 7,,ii7 not less than #e percent for the ,bureau of ,indian ,education for activities consistent with the purpose of this paragraph4 7ii7 ,grants ,from the total amount of funds available under subparagraph 7,l7 for a fiscal year and not reserved under clause 7i71 the ,secretary shall award grants on a competitive basis to eligible entities1 based on the quality of the applications submitted under subparagraph 7,h71 to implement activities described under subparagraph 7,i74 7,d7 ,grant duration ,grants awarded under this paragraph shall be for a period of #e years1 conditional after #c years of satisfactory progress on the performance indicators described in subparagraph 7,j77ii71 as determined by the ,secretary4 7,e7 ,priority ,in awarding grants under this paragraph1 the ,secretary shall give priority to applications from eligible entities that-- 7i7 will serve the greatest percentage of students in poverty based on-- 7,i7 the poverty rate of the geographic area to be served under the grant according to the most recent census2 7,,ii7 the number and percentage of students from low-income families1 adjusted for cost-of-living2 and 7,,iii7 the median income level of the geographic area to be served under the grant according to the most recent census2 7ii7 include a process for measuring career-readiness for the purposes described under subparagraph 7,j77iii77,i72 7iii7 propose a strategy to enroll participating students in-- 7,i7 multiple integrated courses per academic year2 and 7,,ii7 a progression of integrated courses with enhanced rigor from #ith through the #abth grade2 7iv7 provide students with paid internships or other paid work-based learning experiences2 and 7v7 include partnerships with employers from an in-demand industry sector or occupation4 7,f7 ,matching requirement ,each eligible entity awarded a grant under this paragraph shall provide1 from non-,federal sources1 an amount 7which may be provided in cash or in-kind7 to carry out the activities supported by the grant-- 7i7 in year #d of the grant1 equal to #be percent of the amount of the grant2 and 7ii7 in year #e of the grant1 equal to #ej percent of the amount of the grant4 7,g7 ,waiver ,the ,secretary may waive the matching requirement described under subparagraph 7,f7 based on a determination that the eligible entity is unable to provide the matching funds due to inadequate financial resources4 7,h7 ,application 7i7 ,in general ,an eligible entity that seeks a grant under this paragraph shall submit an application to the ,secretary at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,secretary may reasonably require4 7ii7 ,contents ,each application submitted under clause 7i7 shall include1 at a minimum1 a description of the following3 7,i7 ,the integrated courses that will be offered to students in at least one core academic subject per student enrolled in a participating school1 per year1 in courses that meet college and university admissions requirements1 as validated by the ,secretary based on evidence submitted by the eligible entity4 7,,ii7 ,articulation and placement agreements between participating local educational agencies and institutions of higher education for at least one career and technical education program of study aligned with an in-demand industry sector or occupation that ensures that student completion of such program of study results in either a recognized postsecondary credential or academic credit toward a recognized postsecondary credential4 7,,iii7 ,the role of employer partnerships under the grant1 including how such partnerships will be utilized to-- 7aa7 provide students with a continuum of work-based learning experiences1 including opportunities such as career exploration1 job shadowing1 pre-apprenticeship programs1 mentoring1 internships1 school-based enterprises1 and virtual work-based learning opportunities2 7bb7 engage employers in program design1 curriculum development1 program evaluation1 and assessments of student work2 and 7cc7 provide educators with externship opportunities4 7,,iv7 ,the integrated student supports that will be made available to address the comprehensive needs of students1 which may include-- 7aa7 accelerated and targeted instruction for historically underserved students served under this ,act who require additional support in order to meet proficiency requirements in core academic or technical subjects2 7bb7 universal and individualized academic and non-academic1 college and career guidance and counseling1 beginning in middle school that includes the development of individual development plans for each student and is reviewed at regular intervals throughout the school year and annually2 7cc7 a system of timely1 consistent1 and structured student supports that include an assessment of academic and career and technical coursework needed for high school completion and successful postsecondary education transition1 work-based learning experiences1 the development of career objectives1 and college planning1 including financial planning2 and 7dd7 a community-based approach that provides wraparound academic1 social and emotional1 and health supports to improve overall youth development4 7,v7 ,the accelerated and differentiated learning opportunities supported by evidence-based strategies for special populations1 including students underrepresented in the fields of science1 technology1 engineering1 and mathematics1 ,english learners1 students with disabilities1 ,native students1 pregnant and parenting students1 foster youth1 court-involved youth1 and homeless youth4 7,,vi7 ,the roles and responsibilities of each partner within the eligible entity1 including-- 7aa7 a description of which partner will serve as the fiscal agent and why that entity is best qualified to serve in this capacity2 and 7bb7 a description of the role of the qualified intermediary1 including how such entity will coordinate activities between the participating local educational agencies1 institutions of higher education1 employers1 and other local partners1 as appropriate1 and how it will provide resources and services aligned with the activities included within the application described under this section1 including technical assistance1 professional development1 and coordinating internships and work-based learning opportunities4 7,,vii7 ,an assurance that the activities under this grant are coordinated and aligned1 as appropriate1 with the ,state plan under section #abb of the ,state in which the entity is located4 7,i7 ,allowable activities ,an eligible entity receiving a grant under this paragraph may use grant funds to implement the following3 7i7 ,career and technical education programs of study1 including relevant work-based learning opportunities1 aligned to postsecondary education training1 degrees1 and certificates4 7ii7 ,dual or concurrent enrollment programs and early college high school programs that provide equitable access to high-quality1 credit bearing community college courses1 and programs that accelerate and facilitate the completion of a recognized postsecondary credential4 7iii7 ,evidence-based transitional support strategies for students who have yet to meet postsecondary education eligibility requirements or who require remediation in mathematics or ,english in order to progress to credit-bearing and degree-applicable coursework4 7iv7 ,teacher and leader experiential and information-gathering site visits for the purpose of effectively implementing the activities under the grant4 7v7 ,supporting professional development of educators and business partners1 which may include-- 7,i7 integrated professional development between core academic teachers and teachers of career and technical education2 7,,ii7 allocating time for integrated curriculum design and development2 7,,iii7 evidence-based delivery models of professional development that are structured to improve the quality of course delivery for career and technical education and core subject integration2 7,,iv7 evidence-based strategies that effectively prepare teachers1 counselors1 principals1 and service providers1 including through professional development with a focus on equity1 that addresses the needs of historically underserved students2 7,v7 structured inter-disciplinary collaboration and common planning time built into a school's master schedule2 7,,vi7 teacher and leader externship programs developed in partnership with business or industry and local postsecondary education institutions2 7,,vii7 cross-credentialing to provide teachers with both an academic single-subject credential and a career and technical education credential2 and 7,,viii7 outreach and recruitment efforts that diversify and ensure equitable student access to pathways and career and technical education programs of study4 7vi7 ,research-based strategies used to provide additional support and facilitate accelerated instruction such as extended learning time opportunities4 7vii7 ,paid student internships or other paid work-based learning experiences4 7viii7 ,guidance counseling and other activities that support student transitions to postsecondary education4 7,j7 ,reporting and ,evaluation 7i7 ,in general ,each eligible entity that receives a grant under this paragraph shall annually1 for each year of the grant1 provide a report to the ,secretary that includes a description of outcomes on the indicators described under clause 7ii71 disaggregated by special populations1 and the subgroups described in section #aaaa7;b77#b77;,b77xi7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act4 7ii7 ,indicators ,each eligible entity that receives a grant under this paragraph shall report on the following indicators3 7,i7 ,performance on the assessments required under section #aaaa of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act1 including the number and percentage of participating students demonstrating academic growth4 7,,ii7 ,the number and percentage of students graduating with a regular high school diploma within #d years1 including disaggregation by diploma type1 and1 where available1 who meet any of the following3 7aa7 ,enroll in a registered apprenticeship program4 7bb7 ,enroll in at least one remedial course at an institution of higher education4 7cc7 ,enroll in a #b-year or #d-year institution of higher education and persist beyond the first year of postsecondary education4 7dd7 ,graduate from a #b-year or #d-year program at an institution of higher education4 7ee7 ,secure employment within #f months of graduating from an institution of higher education4 7,,iii7 ,the number and percentage of students receiving-- 7aa7 a recognized postsecondary credential or an industry-recognized credential in in-demand industry sectors or occupations while enrolled in high school2 or 7bb7 academic credit toward recognized postsecondary credentials while enrolled in high school4 7,,iv7 ,the number and percentage of students participating in work-based learning opportunities while enrolled in high school1 including pre-apprenticeship programs1 that include an employer assessment of student performance4 7iii7 ,permissible indicators ,each eligible entity that receives a grant under this paragraph may report on the following indicators3 7,i7 ,the number and percentage of students scoring proficient or advanced on assessments of career readiness4 7,,ii7 ,the number and percentage of students scoring proficient or advanced on capstone experiences that are evaluated by peers1 educators1 and employers4 7,,iii7 ,the number and percentage of students who have mentors and participate in a formal mentoring program4 7,,iv7 ,student attendance rates1 including rates of chronic absenteeism4 7,v7 ,as appropriate1 any indicators described in section #aaf7;b77#b7 of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act4 7,k7 ,grant or contract for evaluation ,from among funds reserved under subparagraph 7,c77i77,i71 the ,secretary shall award a grant or contract to an entity outside the ,department to conduct an evaluation of the activities assisted under this paragraph and their impact as measured by the indicators described under this paragraph4 ,results from the evaluation shall provide information on effective practices that can be replicated4 7,l7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this paragraph such sums as may be necessary4 4 7b7 ,authorization of appropriations ,section #aad7;e7 of the ,carl ,d4 ,perkins ,career and ,technical ,education ,act of #bjjf 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #bcbd7;e77 is amended by inserting 1 other than paragraph 7#f7 of subsection 7d71 after this section4