,,ii ,calendar ,no4 #eag #aaeth ,,congress #b;d ,session ,s4 #cbag ,,in ,,the ,,senate ,,of ,,the ,,united ,,states ,july #af1 #bjah,mr4 ,alexander1 from the ,committee on ,health1 ,education1 ,labor1 and ,pensions1 reported the following original bill2 which was read twice and placed on the calendar ,a ,,bill ,to reauthorize the ,carl ,d4 ,perkins ,career and ,technical ,education ,act of #bjjf4 #a4 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,strengthening ,career and ,technical ,education for the #bast ,century ,act4 #b4 ,table of contents ,the table of contents for this ,act is as follows3 ,sec4 #a4 ,short title4,sec4 #b4 ,table of contents4,sec4 #c4 ,references4,sec4 #d4 ,effective date4,sec4 #e4 ,table of contents of the ,carl ,d4 ,perkins ,career and ,technical ,education ,act of #bjjf4,sec4 #f4 ,purpose4,sec4 #g4 ,definitions4,sec4 #h4 ,transition provisions4,sec4 #i4 ,prohibitions4,sec4 #aj4 ,authorization of appropriations4,,title ,i--,career and technical education assistance to the ,states,p,a,r,t ,a--,allotment and ,allocation,sec4 #aaj4 ,reservations and ,state allotment,sec4 #aaa4 ,within ,state allocation4,sec4 #aab4 ,accountability4,sec4 #aac4 ,national activities4,sec4 #aad4 ,assistance for the outlying areas4,sec4 #aae4 ,native ,american ,programs4,sec4 #aaf4 ,tribally controlled postsecondary career and technical institutions4,sec4 #aag4 ,occupational and employment information4,,part ,b--,state provisions,sec4 #aba4 ,state administration4,sec4 #abb4 ,state plan4,sec4 #abc4 ,improvement plans4,sec4 #abd4 ,state leadership activities4,,part ,c--,local provisions,sec4 #aca4 ,distribution of funds to secondary education programs4,sec4 #acb4 ,special rules for career and technical education4,sec4 #acc4 ,local application for career and technical education programs4,sec4 #acd4 ,local uses of funds4,,title ,,ii--,general provisions,sec4 #bja4 ,federal and ,state administrative provisions4,,title ,,iii--,amendments to the ,wagner-,peyser ,act,sec4 #cja4 ,state responsibilities4 #c4 ,references ,except as otherwise expressly provided1 whenever in this ,act an amendment or repeal is expressed in terms of an amendment to1 or repeal of1 a section or other provision1 the reference shall be considered to be made to a section or other provision of the ,carl ,d4 ,perkins ,career and ,technical ,education ,act of #bjjf 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #bcja et seq474 #d4 ,effective date ,this ,act1 and the amendments made by this ,act1 shall take effect beginning on ,july #a1 #bjai4 #e4 ,table of contents of the ,carl ,d4 ,perkins ,career and ,technical ,education ,act of #bjjf ,section #a7;b7 is amended to read as follows3 7b7 ,table of contents ,the table of contents for this ,act is as follows3 ,sec4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents4,sec4 #b4 ,purpose4,sec4 #c4 ,definitions4,sec4 #d4 ,transition provisions4,sec4 #e4 ,privacy4,sec4 #f4 ,limitation4,sec4 #g4 ,special rule4,sec4 #h4 ,prohibitions4,sec4 #i4 ,authorization of appropriations4,,title ,i--,,career ,,and ,,technical ,,education ,,assistance ,,to ,,the ,s,t,a,t,e,s,part ,a--,allotment and ,allocation,sec4 #aaa4 ,reservations and ,state allotment4,sec4 #aab4 ,within ,state allocation4,sec4 #aac4 ,accountability4,sec4 #aad4 ,national activities4,sec4 #aae4 ,assistance for the outlying areas4,sec4 #aaf4 ,native ,american programs4,sec4 #aag4 ,tribally controlled postsecondary career and technical institutions4,part ,b--,state ,provisions,sec4 #aba4 ,state administration4,sec4 #abb4 ,state plan4,sec4 #abc4 ,improvement plans4,sec4 #abd4 ,state leadership activities4,part ,c--,local ,provisions,sec4 #aca4 ,distribution of funds to secondary education programs4,sec4 #acb4 ,distribution of funds for postsecondary education programs4,sec4 #acc4 ,special rules for career and technical education4,sec4 #acd4 ,local application for career and technical education programs4,sec4 #ace4 ,local uses of funds4,,title ,,ii--,,general ,p,r,o,v,i,s,i,o,n,s,part ,a--,federal ,administrative ,provisions,sec4 #baa4 ,fiscal requirements4,sec4 #bab4 ,authority to make payments4,sec4 #bac4 ,construction4,sec4 #bad4 ,voluntary selection and participation4,sec4 #bae4 ,limitation for certain students4,sec4 #baf4 ,federal laws guaranteeing civil rights4,sec4 #bag4 ,participation of private school personnel and children4,sec4 #bah4 ,limitation on ,federal regulations4,sec4 #bai4 ,study on programs of study aligned to high-skill1 high-wage occupations4,part ,b--,state ,administrative ,provisions,sec4 #bba4 ,joint funding4,sec4 #bbb4 ,prohibition on use of funds to induce out-of-,state relocation of businesses4,sec4 #bbc4 ,state administrative costs4,sec4 #bbd4 ,student assistance and other ,federal programs4 4 #f4 ,purpose ,section #b 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #bcja7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 by striking academic and career and technical skills and inserting academic knowledge and technical and employability skills2 and 7,b7 by inserting and programs of study after technical education programs2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking high demand occupations and inserting in-demand occupations2 7#c7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking 1 including tech prep education2 7#d7 in paragraph 7#d71 by inserting and programs of study after technical education programs2 7#e7 in paragraph 7#f71 by striking and after the semicolon2 7#f7 in paragraph 7#g71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7#g7 by adding at the end the following3 7#h7 increasing the employment opportunities for populations who are chronically unemployed or underemployed1 including individuals with disabilities1 individuals from economically disadvantaged families1 out-of-workforce individuals1 youth who are in1 or have aged out of1 the foster care system1 and homeless individuals4 4 #g4 ,definitions ,section #c 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #bcjb7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking paragraphs 7#aj71 7#af71 7#bc71 7#bd71 7#be71 7#bf71 and 7#cb72 7#b7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#h71 7#i71 7#aa71 7#ab71 7#ac71 7#ad71 7#ae71 7#ag71 7#ah71 7#ai71 7#bj71 7#ba71 7#bb71 7#bg71 7#bh71 7#bi71 7#cj71 7#ca71 7#cc71 and 7#cd7 as paragraphs 7#i71 7#aj71 7#ag71 7#ah71 7#bj71 7#ba71 7#bd71 7#bh71 7#cj71 7#ca71 7#cc71 7#cd71 7#ci71 7#dd71 7#de71 7#dh71 7#di71 7#ej71 7#ea71 and 7#eb71 respectively2 7#c7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking 1 including information as described in section #aah4 7#d7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking #e different occupational fields to individuals and inserting #c different fields1 especially in in-demand industry sectors or occupations1 that are available to all students2 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,d71 by striking not fewer than #e different occupational fields and inserting not fewer than #c different occupational fields2 7#e7 in paragraph 7#e7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7i7 by amending clause 7i7 to read as follows3 7i7 provides individuals with rigorous academic content and relevant technical knowledge and skills needed to prepare for further education and careers in current or emerging professions1 including in in-demand industry sectors or occupations1 which shall be1 at the secondary level1 aligned with the challenging ,state academic standards adopted by a ,state under section #aaaa7;b77#a7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife2 2 7ii7 in clause 7ii71 by striking 1 an industry-recognized credential1 a certificate1 or an associate degree and inserting or a recognized postsecondary credential1 which may include an industry-recognized credential1 a certificate1 or an associate degree2 and 7iii7 in clause 7iii71 by striking and at the end2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7i7 by inserting 1 work-based1 or other after competency-based2 7ii7 by striking contributes to the and inserting supports the development of2 7iii7 by striking general2 and 7iv7 by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7,c7 to the extent practicable1 coordinate between secondary and postsecondary education programs through programs of study1 which may include articulation agreements1 early college high school programs1 dual or concurrent enrollment program opportunities1 or other credit transfer agreements that provide postsecondary credit or advanced standing2 and 7,d7 may include career exploration at the high school level or as early as the middle grades 7as such term is defined in section #haja of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife74 2 7#f7 in paragraph 7#g7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7i7 by striking 7and parents1 as appropriate7 and inserting 7and1 as appropriate1 parents and out-of-school youth72 7ii7 by inserting exploration opportunities after regarding career awareness2 and 7iii7 by striking and after the semicolon2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7i7 by inserting to students 7and1 as appropriate1 parents and out-of-school youth7 after provides information2 and 7ii7 by striking financial aid1 and all that follows through the end of the subparagraph and inserting financial aid1 job training1 secondary and postsecondary options 7including associate and baccalaureate degree programs71 dual or concurrent enrollment programs1 work-based learning opportunities1 early college high schools1 financial literacy1 and support services1 as appropriate2 and2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7,c7 may provide assistance for special populations with respect to direct support services that enable students to persist in and complete career and technical education1 programs of study1 or career pathways4 2 7#g7 by inserting after paragraph 7#g7 the following3 7#h7 ,career pathways ,the term career pathways has the meaning given the term in section #c of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #cajb74 2 7#h7 by inserting after paragraph 7#aj7 7as redesignated by paragraph 7#b77 the following3 7#aa7 ,credit transfer agreement ,the term #8credit transfer agreement' means a formal agreement1 such as an articulation agreement1 among and between secondary and postsecondary education institutions or systems that grant students transcripted postsecondary credit1 which may include credit granted to students in dual or concurrent enrollment programs or early college high school1 dual credit1 articulated credit1 and credit granted on the basis of performance on technical or academic assessments4 7#ab7 ,,cte concentrator ,the term ,,cte concentrator means-- 7,a7 at the secondary school level1 a student served by an eligible recipient who has completed at least #b courses in a single career and technical education program or program of study2 and 7,b7 at the postsecondary level1 a student enrolled in an eligible recipient who has-- 7i7 earned at least #ab cumulative credits within a career and technical education program or program of study2 or 7ii7 completed such a program if the program encompasses fewer than #ab credits or the equivalent in total4 7#ac7 ,,cte participant ,the term ,,cte participant means an individual who completes not less than one course or earns not less than one credit in a career and technical education program or program of study of an eligible recipient4 7#ad7 ,director ,the term ,director means the ,director of the ,institute of ,education ,sciences4 7#ae7 ,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 #aife4 7#af7 ,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 #aife4 2 7#i7 by inserting after paragraph 7#ah7 7as redesignated by paragraph 7#b77 the following3 7#ai7 ,eligible entity ,the term eligible entity means a consortium1 group1 or partnership that includes the following3 7,a7 ,representatives of not less than #b of the following entities1 #a of which shall serve as the fiscal agent for the consortium1 group1 or partnership3 7i7 ,a local educational agency or a consortium of such agencies4 7ii7 ,an educational service agency serving secondary school students4 7iii7 ,an area career and technical education school or a consortium of such schools4 7iv7 ,an ,indian ,tribe1 ,tribal organization1 or ,tribal educational agency4 7v7 ,an institution of higher education whose most common degree awarded is an associate degree1 or a consortium of such institutions4 7vi7 ,an institution of higher education whose most common degree awarded is a bachelor's or higher degree1 or a consortium of such institutions4 7vii7 ,a ,state educational agency4 7,b7 ,one or more business or industry representative partners1 which may include representatives of local or regional businesses or industries1 including industry or sector partnerships in the local area1 local workforce development boards1 or labor organizations4 7,c7 ,one or more stakeholders1 which may include-- 7i7 parents and students2 7ii7 representatives of local agencies serving out-of-school youth1 homeless children and youth1 and at-risk youth 7as defined in section #adcb of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fdgb772 7iii7 representatives of ,indian tribes and ,tribal organizations1 where applicable2 7iv7 representatives of minority-serving institutions 7as described in paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#g7 of section #cga7;a7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajfgq7a771 where applicable2 7v7 representatives of special populations2 7vi7 representatives of adult career and technical education providers2 or 7vii7 other relevant community stakeholders4 2 7#aj7 by amending paragraph 7#bj7 7as redesignated by paragraph 7#b77 to read as follows3 7#bj7 ,eligible institution ,the term eligible institution means-- 7,a7 a consortium of #b or more of the entities described in subparagraphs 7,b7 through 7,f72 7,b7 a public or nonprofit private institution of higher education that offers and will use funds provided under this title in support of career and technical education courses that lead to technical skill proficiency or a recognized postsecondary credential1 including an industry-recognized credential1 a certificate1 or an associate degree2 7,c7 a local educational agency providing education at the postsecondary level2 7,d7 an area career and technical education school providing education at the postsecondary level2 7,e7 an ,indian ,tribe1 ,tribal organization1 or ,tribal education agency that operates a school or may be present in the ,state2 7,f7 a postsecondary educational institution controlled by the ,bureau of ,indian ,education or operated by or on behalf of any ,indian ,tribe that is eligible to contract with the ,secretary of the ,interior for the administration of programs under the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecja et seq47 or the ,act of ,april #af1 #aicd 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecdb et seq472 7,g7 a tribally controlled college or university2 or 7,h7 an educational service agency4 2 7#aa7 in paragraph 7#ba7 7as redesignated by paragraph 7#b771 by inserting 8an ,indian ,tribe1 ,tribal organization1 or ,tribal educational agency0 after service agency12 7#ab7 by inserting after paragraph 7#ba7 7as redesignated by paragraph 7#b77 the following3 7#bb7 ,english learner ,the term ,english learner means-- 7,a7 a secondary school student who is an ,english learner1 as defined in section #haja of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife2 or 7,b7 an adult or an out-of-school youth who has limited ability in speaking1 reading1 writing1 or understanding the ,english language and-- 7i7 whose native language is a language other than ,english2 or 7ii7 who lives in a family environment or community in which a language other than ,english is the dominant language4 7#bc7 ,evidence-based ,the term evidence-based has the meaning given the term in section #haja7ba77;,a7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife4 2 7#ac7 by inserting after paragraph 7#bd7 7as redesignated by paragraph 7#b77 the following3 7#be7 ,high school ,the term #8high school' has the meaning given the term in section #haja of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife4 7#bf7 ,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#bg7 ,indian2 ,indian ,tribe ,the terms ,indian and ,indian ,tribe have the meanings given the terms ,indian and ,indian tribe1 respectively1 in section #d of the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd74 2 7#ad7 by inserting after paragraph 7#bh7 7as redesignated by paragraph 7#b77 the following3 7#bi7 ,industry or sector partnership ,the term industry or sector partnership has the meaning given the term in section #c of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #cajb74 2 7#ae7 by inserting after paragraph 7#ca7 7as redesignated by paragraph 7#b77 the following3 7#cb7 ,local workforce development board ,the term local workforce development board means a local workforce development board established under section #ajg of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #cabb74 2 7#af7 in paragraph 7#cc7 7as redesignated by paragraph 7#b771 by striking including and inserting such as2 7#ag7 by inserting after paragraph 7#cd7 7as redesignated by paragraph 7#b77 the following3 7#ce7 ,out-of-school youth ,the term out-of-school youth has the meaning given the term in section #c of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #cajb74 7#cf7 ,out-of-workforce individual ,the term out-of-workforce individual means-- 7,a7 an individual who is a displaced homemaker1 as defined in section #c of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #cajb72 or 7,b7 an individual who-- 7i7 7,i7 has worked primarily without remuneration to care for a home and family1 and for that reason has diminished marketable skills2 or 7,,ii7 is a parent whose youngest dependent child will become ineligible to receive assistance under part ,a of title ,,iv of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fja et seq47 not later than #b years after the date on which the parent applies for assistance under such title2 and 7ii7 is unemployed or underemployed and is experiencing difficulty in obtaining or upgrading employment4 7#cg7 ,paraprofessional ,the term paraprofessional has the meaning given the term in section #haja of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife4 7#ch7 ,pay for success initiative 7,a7 ,in ,general ,subject to subparagraph 7,b71 the term #8pay for success initiative' means a performance-based grant1 contract1 or cooperative agreement awarded by a ,state or local public entity 7such as a local educational agency7 to a public or private nonprofit entity-- 7i7 in which a commitment is made to pay for improved outcomes that result in increased public value and social benefit to students and the public sector1 such as improved student outcomes as evidenced by the indicators of performance described in section #aac7;b77#b7 and direct cost savings or cost avoidance to the public sector2 and 7ii7 that includes-- 7,i7 a feasibility study on the initiative describing how the proposed intervention is based on evidence of effectiveness2 7,,ii7 a rigorous1 third-party evaluation that uses experimental or quasi-experimental design or other research methodologies that allow for the strongest possible causal inferences to determine whether the initiative has met its proposed outcomes2 7,,iii7 an annual1 publicly available report on the progress of the initiative2 and 7,,iv7 a requirement that payments are made to the recipient of a grant1 contract1 or cooperative agreement only when agreed upon outcomes are achieved1 except that the entity may make payments to the third party conducting the evaluation described in subclause 7,,ii74 7,b7 ,exclusion ,the term pay for success initiative does not include any initiative that-- 7i7 reduces the special education or related services that a student would otherwise receive under the ,individuals with ,disabilities ,education ,act2 or 7ii7 otherwise reduces the rights of a student or the obligations of an entity under the ,individuals with ,disabilities ,education ,act1 the ,rehabilitation ,act of #aigc 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #gja et seq471 the ,americans with ,disabilities ,act of #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abaja et seq471 or any other law4 4 7#ah7 in paragraph 7#ci77;,c7 7as redesignated by paragraph 7#b771 by striking apprenticeship and inserting other skilled training2 7#ai7 by inserting after paragraph 7#ci7 7as redesignated by paragraph 7#b77 the following3 7#dj7 ,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#da7 ,program of study ,the term program of study means a coordinated1 nonduplicative sequence of secondary and postsecondary academic and technical content that-- 7,a7 incorporates challenging ,state academic standards1 including those adopted by a ,state under section #aaaa7;b77#a7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife2 7,b7 addresses both academic and technical knowledge and skills1 including employability skills2 7,c7 is aligned with the needs of industries in the economy of the ,state1 region1 ,tribal community1 or local area2 7,d7 progresses in specificity 7beginning with all aspects of an industry or career cluster and leading to more occupation-specific instruction72 7,e7 has multiple entry and exit points that incorporate credentialing2 and 7,f7 culminates in the attainment of a recognized postsecondary credential4 7#db7 ,qualified intermediary ,the term qualified intermediary means a nonprofit entity1 which may be part of an industry or sector partnership1 that demonstrates expertise in building1 connecting1 sustaining1 and measuring partnerships with entities such as employers1 schools1 community-based organizations1 postsecondary institutions1 social service organizations1 economic development organizations1 ,indian tribes or ,tribal organizations1 and workforce systems to broker services1 resources1 and supports to youth and the organizations and systems that are designed to serve youth1 including-- 7,a7 connecting employers to classrooms2 7,b7 assisting in the design and implementation of career and technical education programs and programs of study2 7,c7 delivering professional development2 7,d7 connecting students to internships and other work-based learning opportunities2 and 7,e7 developing personalized student supports4 7#dc7 ,recognized postsecondary credential ,the term recognized postsecondary credential has the meaning given the term in section #c of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #cajb74 2 7#bj7 by inserting after paragraph 7#de7 7as redesignated by paragraph 7#b77 the following3 7#df7 ,specialized instructional support personnel ,the term specialized instructional support personnel has the meaning given the term in section #haja of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife4 7#dg7 ,specialized instructional support services ,the term specialized instructional support services has the meaning given the term in section #haja of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife4 2 7#ba7 in paragraph 7#dh7 7as redesignated by paragraph 7#b77-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking foster children and inserting low-income youth and adults2 7,b7 by striking subparagraph 7,e7 and inserting the following3 7,e7 out-of-workforce individuals2 2 7,c7 in subparagraph 7,f71 by striking individuals with limited ,english proficiency4 and inserting ,english learners22 and 7,d7 by adding at the end the following3 7,g7 homeless individuals described in section #gbe of the ,mc,kinney-,vento ,homeless ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aadcd;a72 7,h7 youth who are in1 or have aged out of1 the foster care system2 and 7,i7 youth with a parent who-- 7i7 is a member of the armed forces 7as such term is defined in section #aja7;a77#d7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code72 and 7ii7 is on active duty 7as such term is defined in section #aja7;d77#a7 of such title74 2 7#bb7 in paragraph 7#ej7 7as redesignated by paragraph 7#b771 by inserting 7including paraprofessionals and specialized instructional support personnel7 after supportive personnel2 7#bc7 in paragraph 7#eb7 7as redesignated by paragraph 7#b77-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking ,indian tribe or ,indian tribes and inserting ,indian ,tribe or ,indian ,tribes2 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,d7-- 7i7 by striking tribal and inserting ,tribal2 and 7ii7 by inserting or tribal lands after reservations2 and 7#bd7 by adding at the end the following3 7#ec7 ,tribal organization ,the term ,tribal organization has the meaning given the term tribal organization in section #d of the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd74 7#ed7 ,universal design for learning ,the term universal design for learning has the meaning given the term in section #haja of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife4 7#ee7 ,work-based learning ,the term work-based learning means sustained interactions with industry or community professionals in real workplace settings1 to the extent practicable1 or simulated environments at an educational institution that foster in-depth1 firsthand engagement with the tasks required in a given career field1 that are aligned to curriculum and instruction4 4 #h4 ,transition provisions ,section #d 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #bcjc7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking the ,secretary determines to be appropriate and inserting are necessary2 7#b7 by striking ,carl ,d4 ,perkins ,career and ,technical ,education ,improvement ,act of #bjjf each place it appears and inserting ,strengthening ,career and ,technical ,education for the #bast ,century ,act2 and 7#c7 by striking #aiih and inserting #bjjf4 #i4 ,prohibitions ,section #h 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #bcjf;a7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking ,federal ,government to mandate1 and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting ,federal ,government-- 7#a7 to condition or incentivize the receipt of any grant1 contract1 or cooperative agreement1 or the receipt of any priority or preference under such grant1 contract1 or cooperative agreement1 upon a ,state1 local educational agency1 eligible agency1 eligible recipient1 eligible entity1 or school's adoption or implementation of specific instructional content1 academic standards and assessments1 curricula1 or program of instruction 7including any condition1 priority1 or preference to adopt the ,common ,core ,state ,standards developed under the ,common ,core ,state ,standards ,initiative1 any other academic standards common to a significant number of ,states1 or any assessment1 instructional content1 or curriculum aligned to such standards72 7#b7 through grants1 contracts1 or other cooperative agreements1 to mandate1 direct1 or control a ,state1 local educational agency1 eligible agency1 eligible recipient1 eligible entity1 or school's specific instructional content1 academic standards and assessments1 curricula1 or program of instruction 7including any requirement1 direction1 or mandate to adopt the ,common ,core ,state ,standards developed under the ,common ,core ,state ,standards ,initiative1 any other academic standards common to a significant number of ,states1 or any assessment1 instructional content1 or curriculum aligned to such standards72 or 7#c7 except as required under sections #aab7;b71 #baa7;b71 and #bbc-- 7,a7 to mandate1 direct1 or control the allocation of ,state or local resources2 or 7,b7 to mandate that a ,state or a political subdivision of a ,state spend any funds or incur any costs not paid for under this ,act4 2 7#b7 by amending subsection 7d7 to read as follows3 7d7 ,rule of ,construction ,nothing in this section affects the applicability of subchapter ,,ii of chapter #e1 and chapter #g1 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 7commonly known as the 8,administrative ,procedure ,act07 or chapter #h of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 commonly known as the 8,congressional ,review ,act074 2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7f7 ,congressional notice and comment 7#a7 ,notice to ,congress ,not less than #ae business days prior to issuing a notice of proposed rulemaking related to this ,act in the ,federal ,register1 the ,secretary shall provide to the ,committee on ,health1 ,education1 ,labor1 and ,pensions of the ,senate1 the ,committee on ,education and the ,workforce of the ,house of ,representatives1 and other relevant congressional committees1 notice of the ,secretary's intent to issue a notice of proposed rulemaking that shall include-- 7,a7 a copy of the proposed regulation2 7,b7 the need to issue the regulation2 7,c7 a description of how the regulation is consistent with the scope of this ,act2 7,d7 the anticipated burden 7including the time1 cost1 and paperwork burden7 the regulation will impose on an eligible agency1 institution1 or recipient that may be impacted by the regulation1 including the potential impact on rural areas2 7,e7 the anticipated benefits to an eligible agency1 institution1 or recipient that may be impacted by the regulation1 including in rural areas2 and 7,f7 any regulations that will be repealed when the new regulation is issued4 7#b7 ,comment period for ,congress ,the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 before issuing any notice of proposed rulemaking under this subsection1 provide ,congress with a comment period of #ae business days to make comments on the proposed regulation1 beginning on the date that the ,secretary provides the notice of intent to the appropriate committees of ,congress under paragraph 7#a72 and 7,b7 include and seek to address all comments submitted by members of ,congress in the public rulemaking record for the regulation published in the ,federal ,register4 7#c7 ,comment and ,review ,period2 ,emergency ,situations ,the comment and review period for any proposed regulation shall be not less than #fj days unless an emergency requires a shorter period1 in which case the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 designate the proposed regulation as an emergency with an explanation of the emergency in the notice to ,congress under paragraph 7#a72 7,b7 publish the length of the comment and review period in such notice and in the ,federal ,register2 and 7,c7 conduct immediately thereafter regional meetings to review such proposed regulation before issuing any final regulation4 4 #aj4 ,authorization of appropriations ,section #i 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #bcjg7 is amended to read as follows3 #i4 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this ,act 7other than sections #aad and #aag7-- 7#a7 #a1bbi1efh1ech for fiscal year #bjai2 7#b7 #a1bdf1ghb1dih for fiscal year #bjbj2 7#c7 #a1bfd1bcg1deb for fiscal year #bjba2 7#d7 #a1bha1icf1ggg for fiscal year #bjbb2 7#e7 #a1bii1hhc1hib for fiscal year #bjbc2 and 7#f7 #a1cah1jhb1bff for fiscal year #bjbd4 4 ,i ,career and technical education assistance to the ,states ,a ,allotment and ,allocation #aaj4 ,reservations and ,state allotment ,section #aaa 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #bcba7 is amended to read as follows3 #aaa4 ,reservations and ,state allotment 7a7 ,reservations and ,state allotment 7#a7 ,reservations ,from the amount appropriated under section #i for each fiscal year1 the ,secretary shall reserve-- 7,a7 #j4ac percent to carry out section #aae2 and 7,b7 #a4ej percent to carry out section #aaf1 of which-- 7i7 #a4be percent of the sum shall be available to carry out section #aaf7;b72 and 7ii7 #j4be percent of the sum shall be available to carry out section #aaf7;h74 7#b7 ,foundational grant 7,a7 ,in general ,from the remainder of the amount appropriated under section #i and not reserved under paragraph 7#a7 for a fiscal year1 the ,secretary shall allot to a ,state for the fiscal year an amount equal to the amount the ,state received in fiscal year #bjah4 7,b7 ,ratable reduction ,if for any fiscal year the amount appropriated for allotments under this section is insufficient to satisfy the provisions of subparagraph 7,a71 the payments to all ,states under such subparagraph shall be ratably reduced4 7#c7 ,additional funds ,subject to paragraph 7#d71 from the additional funds remaining from the amount appropriated under section #i and not expended under paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 for a fiscal year1 the ,secretary shall allot to a ,state for the fiscal year-- 7,a7 an amount that bears the same ratio to #ej percent of the sum being allotted as the product of the population aged #ae to #ai1 inclusive1 in the ,state in the fiscal year preceding the fiscal year for which the determination is made and the ,state's allotment ratio bears to the sum of the corresponding products for all the ,states2 7,b7 an amount that bears the same ratio to #bj percent of the sum being allotted as the product of the population aged #bj to #bd1 inclusive1 in the ,state in the fiscal year preceding the fiscal year for which the determination is made and the ,state's allotment ratio bears to the sum of the corresponding products for all the ,states2 7,c7 an amount that bears the same ratio to #ae percent of the sum being allotted as the product of the population aged #be to #fe1 inclusive1 in the ,state in the fiscal year preceding the fiscal year for which the determination is made and the ,state's allotment ratio bears to the sum of the corresponding products for all the ,states2 and 7,d7 an amount that bears the same ratio to #ae percent of the sum being allotted as the amounts allotted to the ,state under subparagraphs 7,a71 7,b71 and 7,c7 for such years bears to the sum of the amounts allotted to all the ,states under subparagraphs 7,a71 7,b71 and 7,c7 for such year4 7#d7 ,minimum allotment for years with additional funds 7,a7 ,in general ,subject to subparagraph 7,b71 for a fiscal year for which there are additional funds described in paragraph 7#c71 no ,state shall receive for such fiscal year under paragraph 7#c7 less than #a_/b of #a percent of the additional funds available for such fiscal year4 ,amounts necessary for increasing such payments to ,states to comply with the preceding sentence shall be obtained by ratably reducing the amounts to be paid to other ,states4 7,b7 ,special rule ,in the case of a qualifying ,state1 the minimum allotment under subparagraph 7,a7 for a fiscal year for the qualifying ,state shall be the lesser of-- 7i7 #a_/b of #a percent of the additional funds available for such fiscal year2 and 7ii7 the product of-- 7,i7 #a_/c of the additional funds2 multiplied by 7,,ii7 the quotient of-- 7aa7 the qualifying ,state's ratio described in subparagraph 7,c7 for the fiscal year for which the determination is made2 divided by 7bb7 the sum of all such ratios for all qualifying ,states for the fiscal year for which the determination is made4 7,c7 ,ratio ,for purposes of subparagraph 7,b77ii77,,ii77aa71 the ratio for a qualifying ,state for a fiscal year shall be #a4jj less the quotient of-- 7i7 the amount the qualifying ,state is allotted under paragraph 7#c7 for the fiscal year2 divided by 7ii7 #a_/b of #a percent of the amount appropriated under paragraph 7#c7 for the fiscal year for which the determination is made4 7,d7 ,definitions ,in this paragraph1 the term qualifying ,state means a ,state 7except the ,united ,states ,virgin ,islands7 that1 for the fiscal year for which a determination under this paragraph is made1 would receive1 under the allotment formula under paragraph 7#c7 7without the application of this paragraph71 an amount that would be less than the amount the ,state would receive under subparagraph 7,a7 for such fiscal year4 7b7 ,reallotment ,if the ,secretary determines that any amount of any ,state's allotment under subsection 7a7 for any fiscal year will not be required for such fiscal year for carrying out the activities for which such amount has been allotted1 the ,secretary shall make such amount available for reallotment4 ,any such reallotment among other ,states shall occur on such dates during the same year as the ,secretary shall fix1 and shall be made on the basis of criteria established by regulation4 ,no funds may be reallotted for any use other than the use for which the funds were appropriated4 ,any amount reallotted to a ,state under this subsection for any fiscal year shall remain available for obligation during the succeeding fiscal year and shall be deemed to be part of the ,state's allotment for the year in which the amount is obligated4 7c7 ,allotment ratio 7#a7 ,in general ,the allotment ratio for any ,state shall be #a4jj less the product of-- 7,a7 #j4ej2 and 7,b7 the quotient obtained by dividing the per capita income for the ,state by the per capita income for all the ,states 7exclusive of the ,commonwealth of ,puerto ,rico and the ,united ,states ,virgin ,islands71 except that-- 7i7 the allotment ratio in no case shall be more than #j4fj or less than #j4dj2 and 7ii7 the allotment ratio for the ,commonwealth of ,puerto ,rico and the ,united ,states ,virgin ,islands shall be #j4fj4 7#b7 ,promulgation ,the allotment ratios shall be promulgated by the ,secretary for each fiscal year between ,october #a and ,december #ca of the fiscal year preceding the fiscal year for which the determination is made4 ,allotment ratios shall be computed on the basis of the average of the appropriate per capita incomes for the #c most recent consecutive fiscal years for which satisfactory data are available4 7#c7 ,definition of per capita income ,for the purpose of this section1 the term per capita income means1 with respect to a fiscal year1 the total personal income in the calendar year ending in such year1 divided by the population of the area concerned in such year4 7#d7 ,population determination ,for the purposes of this section1 population shall be determined by the ,secretary on the basis of the latest estimates available to the ,department of ,education4 7d7 ,definition of ,state ,for the purpose of this section1 the term ,state means each of the several ,states of the ,united ,states1 the ,district of ,columbia1 the ,commonwealth of ,puerto ,rico1 and the ,united ,states ,virgin ,islands4 4 #aaa4 ,within ,state allocation ,section #aab 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #bcbb7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking #aj percent and inserting #ae percent2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7,i7 by striking #a percent and inserting #b percent2 7,,ii7 by striking ,state correctional institutions and institutions and inserting ,state correctional institutions1 juvenile justice facilities1 and educational institutions2 and 7,,iii7 by striking and after the semicolon2 and 7ii7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,b7 the following3 7,c7 an amount shall be made available for the recruitment of special populations to enroll in career and technical education programs1 which shall be not less than the lesser of-- 7i7 an amount equal to #j4a percent2 or 7ii7 #ej1jjj2 and 2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#c77;,b71 by striking a local plan2 and inserting local applications22 and 7#b7 in subsection 7c71 by striking section #ace and all that follows through the end and inserting section #ace in-- 7,a7 rural areas2 7,b7 areas with high percentages of ,,cte concentrators or ,,cte participants2 7,c7 areas with high numbers of ,,cte concentrators or ,,cte participants2 and 7,d7 areas with disparities or gaps in performance as described in section #aac7;b77#c77;,c77ii77,,ii74 4 #aab4 ,accountability ,section #aac 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #bcbc7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in the subsection heading1 by inserting ,determined after ,state2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by inserting ,state determined before performance2 7ii7 by striking subparagraph 7,b7 and redesignating subparagraph 7,c7 as subparagraph 7,b72 7iii7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by inserting and after the semicolon2 and 7iv7 in subparagraph 7,b71 as so redesignated-- 7,i7 by striking a ,state adjusted level of performance and inserting a ,state determined level of performance2 and 7,,ii7 by striking 1 and ,state levels of performance described in paragraph 7#c77;,b7 for each additional indicator of performance2 and 7,c7 by striking paragraph 7#b7 and inserting the following3 7#b7 ,indicators of performance 7,a7 ,core indicators of performance for ,,cte concentrators at the secondary level ,each eligible agency shall identify in the ,state plan core indicators of performance for ,,cte concentrators at the secondary level that are valid and reliable1 and that include1 at a minimum1 measures of each of the following3 7i7 ,the percentage of ,,cte concentrators who graduate high school1 as measured by-- 7,i7 the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate 7defined in section #haja of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife72 and 7,,ii7 at the ,state's discretion1 the extended-year adjusted cohort graduation rate defined in such section #haja4 7ii7 ,,cte concentrator proficiency in the challenging ,state academic standards adopted by the ,state under section #aaaa7;b77#a7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife1 as measured by the academic assessments described in section #aaaa7;b77#b7 of such ,act4 7iii7 ,the percentage of ,,cte concentrators who1 in the second quarter following the program year after exiting from secondary education1 are in postsecondary education or advanced training4 7iv7 ,the percentage of ,,cte concentrators who1 in the second quarter following the program year after exiting from secondary education1 are in military service or a service program that receives assistance under title ,i of the ,national and ,community ,service ,act of #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abeaa et seq471 are volunteers as described in section #e7;a7 of the ,peace ,corps ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bejd7;a771 or are employed 7including those who are employed in high-skill1 high-wage1 or in-demand sectors or occupations74 7v7 ,indicators of career and technical education program quality as follows3 7,i7 ,that shall include at least #a of the following3 7aa7 ,the percentage of ,,cte concentrators1 as defined in section #c7ab77;,a71 graduating from high school having attained a recognized postsecondary credential4 7bb7 ,the percentage of ,,cte concentrators1 as defined in section #c7ab77;,a71 graduating from high school having attained postsecondary credits in the relevant career and technical education program or program of study earned through a dual or concurrent enrollment program or another credit transfer agreement4 7cc7 ,the percentage of ,,cte concentrators1 as defined in section #c7ab77;,a71 graduating from high school having participated in work-based learning4 7,,ii7 ,that may include any other measure of student success in career and technical education that is statewide1 valid1 and reliable1 and comparable across the ,state4 7vi7 ,the percentage of ,,cte concentrators1 as defined in section #c7ab77;,a71 in career and technical education programs and programs of study that lead to non-traditional fields4 7,b7 ,core indicators of performance for ,,cte concentrators at the postsecondary level ,each eligible agency shall identify in the ,state plan core indicators of performance for ,,cte concentrators at the postsecondary level that are valid and reliable1 and that include1 at a minimum1 measures of each of the following3 7i7 ,the percentage of ,,cte concentrators who1 during the second quarter after program completion1 remain enrolled in postsecondary education 7disaggregated by postsecondary award level1 including certificate1 associate1 or baccalaureate degree71 or in advanced training4 7ii7 ,the percentage of ,,cte concentrators who1 during the second quarter after program completion1 are in military service or a service program that receives assistance under title ,i of the ,national and ,community ,service ,act of #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abeaa et seq471 are volunteers as described in section #e7;a7 of the ,peace ,corps ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bejd7;a771 or have placement or retention in employment 7including those individuals who are employed in a high-skill1 high-wage1 or in-demand sector or occupation74 7iii7 ,the percentage of ,,cte concentrators who receive a recognized postsecondary credential during participation in or within #a year of program completion4 7iv7 ,the percentage of ,,cte concentrators in career and technical education programs and programs of study that lead to non-traditional fields4 7,c7 ,alignment of performance indicators ,in developing core indicators of performance under subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b71 an eligible agency shall1 to the greatest extent possible1 align the indicators so that substantially similar information gathered for other ,state and ,federal programs1 or for any other purpose1 may be used to meet the requirements of this section4 2 7,d7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7i7 in the paragraph heading1 by inserting determined after ,state2 7ii7 by amending subparagraph 7,a7 to read as follows3 7,a7 ,state determined levels of performance for core indicators of performance 7i7 ,in general 7,i7 ,levels determined by the eligible agency ,each eligible agency1 with input from eligible recipients1 shall establish in the ,state plan submitted under section #abb1 for each year covered by the ,state plan1 ,state determined levels of performance for each of the core indicators described under subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 of paragraph 7#b7 for career and technical education activities authorized under this title4 ,the level of performance for a core indicator shall be the same for all ,,cte concentrators in the ,state4 7,,ii7 ,technical assistance ,the ,secretary may assist an eligible agency in establishing the ,state determined levels of performance under this subparagraph only at the request of that eligible agency4 7,,iii7 ,requirements ,such ,state determined levels of performance shall1 at a minimum-- 7aa7 be expressed in a percentage or numerical form1 so as to be objective1 quantifiable1 and measurable2 7bb7 require the ,state to continually make meaningful progress toward improving the performance of all career and technical education students1 including the subgroups of students described in section #aaaa7;h77#a77;,c77ii7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife1 and special populations1 as described in section #c7dh72 and 7cc7 have been subject to the public comment process described in subparagraph 7,b71 and the eligible agency has provided a written response2 7dd7 when adjusted pursuant to clause 7ii71 take into account how the levels of performance involved compare with the ,state levels of performance established for other ,states1 considering factors including the characteristics of actual 7as opposed to anticipated7 ,,cte concentrators when the ,,cte concentrators entered the program1 and the services or instruction to be provided2 7ee7 when adjusted under clause 7ii71 be higher than the average actual performance of the #b most recently completed program years1 except in the case of unanticipated circumstances that require revisions in accordance with clause 7iii72 and 7ff7 take into account the extent to which the ,state determined levels of performance advance the eligible agency's goals1 as set forth in the ,state plan4 7ii7 ,allowable adjustment of ,state determined levels of performance for subsequent years ,prior to the third program year covered by the ,state plan1 each eligible agency may revise the ,state determined levels of performance for any of the core indicators of performance for the subsequent program years covered by the ,state plan1 and submit the revised ,state determined levels of performance to the ,secretary in a manner consistent with the requirements described in subclause 7,,iii7 of clause 7i7 and the procedure described in section #abb7;f74 ,if the eligible agency adjusts any levels of performance1 the eligible agency shall adjust those levels in accordance with clause 7i71 and address written comments of stakeholders as described in subparagraph 7,b74 ,the ,state determined adjusted levels of performance identified under this clause shall be considered to be the ,state determined levels of performance for the ,state for such years and shall be incorporated into the ,state plan4 7iii7 ,unanticipated circumstances ,if unanticipated circumstances arise in a ,state or changes occur related to improvements in data or measurement approaches1 the eligible agency1 at the end of the program year1 may revise the ,state determined levels of performance required under this subparagraph4 ,any such revision shall be carried out in the manner described in clause 7ii74 ,after public comment1 as described in subparagraph 7,b71 the eligible agency shall submit such revised levels of performance with evidence supporting the revision in a manner consistent with the procedure described in section #abb7;f74 2 7iii7 by striking subparagraph 7,b7 and inserting the following3 7,b7 ,public comment 7i7 ,in ,general ,each eligible agency shall develop the levels of performance under subparagraph 7,a7 in consultation with the stakeholders identified in section #abb7;c77#a77;,a74 7ii7 ,written comments ,not less than #fj days prior to submission of the ,state plan1 the eligible agency shall provide such stakeholders with the opportunity to provide written comments to the eligible agency1 which shall be included in the ,state plan1 regarding how the levels of performance described under subparagraph 7,a7-- 7,i7 meet the requirements of the law2 7,,ii7 support the improvement of performance of all ,,cte concentrators1 including subgroups of students1 as described in section #aaaa7;h77#a77;,c77ii7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife1 and special populations1 as described in section #c7dh72 and 7,,iii7 support the needs of the local education and business community4 7iii7 ,eligible agency response ,each eligible agency shall provide1 in the ,state plan1 a written response to the comments provided by stakeholders under clause 7ii74 2 and 7iv7 by adding at the end the following3 7,c7 ,state report 7i7 ,in ,general ,each eligible agency that receives an allotment under section #aaa shall annually prepare and submit to the ,secretary a report regarding-- 7,i7 the progress of the ,state in achieving the ,state determined levels of performance on the core indicators of performance2 and 7,,ii7 the actual levels of performance for all ,,cte concentrators1 and for each of the subgroups of students1 as described in section #aaaa7;h77#a77;,c77ii7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife1 and special populations1 as described in section #c7dh74 7ii7 ,data ,except as provided in subparagraph 7,e71 each eligible agency that receives an allotment under section #aaa shall-- 7,i7 disaggregate data for each of the indicators of performance under paragraph 7#b7-- 7aa7 for subgroups of students1 as described in section #aaaa7;h77#a77;,c77ii7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife1 and special populations1 as described in section #c7dh71 that are served under this ,act2 and 7bb7 by the career and technical education programs or programs of study of the ,,cte concentrators1 except that in a case in which reporting by such program or program of study is impractical1 the data may be disaggregated by the career clusters of the ,,cte concentrators1 if appropriate2 and 7,,ii7 identify and quantify any disparities or gaps in performance on the ,state determined levels of performance under subparagraph 7,a7 between any such subgroup or special population and the performance of all ,,cte concentrators served by the eligible agency under this ,act1 which shall include a quantifiable description of the progress each such subgroup or special population of students served by the eligible agency under this ,act has made in meeting the ,state determined levels of performance4 7iii7 ,nonduplication ,the ,secretary shall ensure that each eligible agency does not report duplicative information under this section4 7iv7 ,information dissemination ,the ,secretary shall-- 7,i7 make the information contained in such reports available to the general public through a variety of formats1 including electronically through the ,internet2 7,,ii7 disseminate ,state-by-,state comparisons of the information contained in such reports2 and 7,,iii7 provide the appropriate committees of ,congress with copies of such reports4 7,d7 ,state dissemination of actual levels of performance ,at the end of each program year1 the eligible agency shall disseminate the actual levels of performance described in subparagraph 7,c77i77,,ii7-- 7i7 widely1 including to students1 parents1 and educators2 7ii7 through a variety of means1 including by electronic means2 and 7iii7 in user-friendly formats and languages that are easily accessible1 as determined by the eligible agency4 7,e7 ,rules for reporting data ,the disaggregation of data under this paragraph shall not be required when the number of students in a category is insufficient to yield statistically reliable information or when the results would reveal personally identifiable information about an individual student4 2 and 7,e7 in paragraph 7#d7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7,i7 in the subparagraph heading1 by striking adjusted2 7,,ii7 by striking clauses 7iii7 and 7v71 and redesignating clauses 7iv7 and 7vi7 as clauses 7iii7 and 7v71 respectively2 7,,iii7 in clause 7i7-- 7aa7 in the matter preceding subclause 7,i7-- 7,,aa7 by striking ,state adjusted levels of performance and inserting ,state determined levels of performance for each year of the plan2 and 7,,bb7 by striking local adjusted levels and inserting local levels each place the term appears2 7bb7 in subclause 7,i7-- 7,,aa7 by striking consistent with the ,state levels of performance established under paragraph 7#c71 so as and inserting consistent with the form expressed in the ,state determined levels1 so as2 and 7,,bb7 by striking and after the semicolon2 and 7cc7 in subclause 7,,ii71 by striking 8continually make progress toward improving the performance of career and technical education students40 and inserting continually make meaningful progress toward improving the performance of all ,,cte concentrators1 including subgroups of students described in section #aaaa7;h77#a77;,c77ii7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife and special populations1 as described in section #c7dh722 and 7dd7 by adding at the end the following3 7,,iii7 when adjusted as described in clause 7iii71 be higher than the average actual performance levels of the previous #b program years1 except in a case in which unanticipated circumstances arise with respect to the eligible recipient and that eligible recipient meets the requirements for revisions under clause 7iv72 7,,iv7 when adjusted as described in clause 7iii71 take into account how the local levels of performance compare with the local levels of performance established for other eligible recipients1 considering factors including the characteristics of actual 7as opposed to anticipated7 ,,cte concentrators at the time those ,,cte concentrators entered the program1 and the services or instruction to be provided2 and 7,v7 set the local levels of performance using valid and reliable data that measures-- 7aa7 the differences within the ,state in actual economic conditions 7including differences in unemployment rates and job losses or gains in particular industries72 and 7bb7 the abilities of the ,state and the eligible recipient to collect and access valid1 reliable1 and cost-effective data4 2 7,,iv7 in clause 7ii7-- 7aa7 in the clause heading1 by striking plan and inserting application2 7bb7 by striking plan and inserting application2 and 7cc7 by striking the first #b and inserting each of the2 7,v7 by amending clause 7iii71 as redesignated by subclause 7,,ii71 to read as follows3 7iii7 ,allowable adjustments of local levels of performance for subsequent years ,prior to the third program year covered by the local application1 the eligible recipient may1 if the eligible recipient reaches an agreement with the eligible agency1 adjust the local levels of performance for any of the core indicators of performance for the subsequent program years covered by the local application1 in accordance with that agreement and with this subparagraph4 ,the local adjusted levels of performance agreed to under this clause shall be considered to be the local levels of performance for the eligible recipient for such years and shall be incorporated into the local application4 2 and 7,,vi7 in clause 7v71 as redesignated by subclause 7,,ii71 by striking 8,if unanticipated circumstances arise with respect to an eligible recipient resulting in a significant change in the factors described in clause 7v71 the eligible recipient may request that the local adjusted levels of performance agreed to under clause 7iii7 or 7iv7 be revised40 and inserting ,if unanticipated circumstances arise1 or changes occur related to improvements in data or measurement approaches1 the eligible recipient may request that the local levels of performance agreed to under clauses 7i7 and 7iii7 be revised42 7ii7 by striking subparagraph 7,b7 and redesignating subparagraph 7,c7 as subparagraph 7,b72 and 7iii7 in subparagraph 7,b71 as redesignated by clause 7ii7-- 7,i7 in clause 7i71 by striking the data described in clause 7ii77,i71 regarding the progress of such recipient in achieving the local adjusted levels of performance and inserting the data on the actual performance levels described in clause 7ii71 including the progress of such recipient in achieving the local levels of performance2 7,,ii7 in clause 7ii7-- 7aa7 in sublcause 7,i7-- 7,,aa7 by striking section #aaaa7;h77#a77;,c77i7 and inserting section #aaaa7;h77#a77;,c77ii72 7,,bb7 by striking section #c7bi7 and inserting section #c7dh72 and 7,,cc7 by striking and after the semicolon2 and 7bb7 in subclause 7,,ii7-- 7,,aa7 by inserting 81 as described in paragraph #c7;,c77ii77,,ii710 after 8gaps in performance02 7,,bb7 by inserting 8as described in subclause 7,i7 7including special populations70 after 8category of students02 7,,cc7 by striking all students and inserting all ,,cte concentrators2 7,,dd7 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7,,ee7 by adding at the end the following3 7,,iii7 disaggregate data by the career and technical education programs or programs of study of the ,,cte concentrators1 except that in a case in which reporting by such program or program of study is impractical1 the data may be disaggregated by the career clusters of the ,,cte concentrators1 if appropriate4 2 7,,iii7 in clause 7iii71 by striking 8subsection 7c77#c70 and inserting paragraph 7#c77;,c77iii72 7,,iv7 in clause 7iv71 by striking clause 7ii7 and inserting this paragraph2 7,v7 by striking clause 7v7 and inserting the following3 7v7 ,availability ,the report described in clause 7i7 shall be made available by the eligible recipient through a variety of formats1 including electronically through the ,internet1 to students1 parents1 educators1 and the public1 and the information contained in such report shall be in a format that is understandable and uniform1 and to the extent practicable1 provided in a language that students1 parents1 and educators can understand4 2 and 7#b7 by striking subsection 7c74 #aac4 ,national activities ,section #aad 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #bcbd7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#a7-- 7,a7 by striking ,the ,secretary shall the first place it appears and inserting ,the ,secretary shall1 in consultation with the ,director12 and 7,b7 by inserting from eligible agencies under section #aac7;b77#c77;,c7 after pursuant to this title2 7#b7 by amending subsection 7b7 to read as follows3 7b7 ,reasonable cost ,the ,secretary shall take such action as may be necessary to secure at reasonable cost the information required by this title4 ,to ensure reasonable cost1 the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,national ,center for ,education ,statistics and the ,office of ,career1 ,technical1 and ,adult ,education shall determine the methodology to be used and the frequency with which such information is to be collected4 2 7#c7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking ,secretary may and inserting ,secretary shall2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by inserting 1 acting through the ,director1 after describe how the ,secretary2 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by inserting 81 in consultation with the ,director10 after 8,secretary02 7#d7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7,i7 by inserting 1 acting through the ,director1 after ,the ,secretary2 7,,ii7 by inserting and the plan developed under subsection 7c7 after described in paragraph 7#b72 and 7,,iii7 by striking assessment each place such term appears and inserting evaluation2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7,i7 in clause 7v71 by striking 2 and and inserting a semicolon2 7,,ii7 in clause 7vi7-- 7aa7 by inserting qualified before intermediaries2 and 7bb7 by striking the period at the end and inserting 1 which may include individuals with expertise in addressing inequities in access to1 and in opportunities for1 academic and technical skill attainment22 and 7,,iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7vii7 representatives of ,indian ,tribes and ,tribal organizations2 and 7viii7 representatives of special populations4 2 and 7iii7 in subparagraph 7,c7-- 7,i7 by inserting the ,director1 after the ,secretary12 and 7,,ii7 by striking assessment and inserting evaluation2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 in the heading1 by striking and assessment2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7,i7 by striking subsection 7e71 the ,secretary and inserting subsection 7f71 the ,secretary1 acting through the ,director12 7,,ii7 by striking an independent evaluation and assessment and inserting a series of research and evaluation initiatives for each year for which funds are appropriated to carry out this ,act1 which are aligned with the plan in subsection 7c77#b712 7,,iii7 by striking ,carl ,d4 ,perkins ,career and ,technical ,education ,improvement ,act of #bjjf and inserting ,strengthening ,career and ,technical ,education for the #bast ,century ,act2 7,,iv7 by inserting to institutions of higher education or a consortia of one or more institutions of higher education and one or more private nonprofit organizations or agenciesafter basis2 and 7,v7 by adding at the end the following3 ,whenever possible1 data used for the evaluation for a fiscal year shall be data from the most recent fiscal year for which such data are available1 and from the #e-year period preceding that fiscal year42 and 7iii7 by amending subparagraph 7,b7 to read as follows3 7,b7 ,contents ,the evaluation required under subparagraph 7,a7 shall include descriptions and evaluations of-- 7i7 the extent and success of the integration of challenging ,state academic standards adopted under section #aaaa7;b77#a7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife and career and technical education for students participating in career and technical education programs1 including a review of the effect of such integration on the academic and technical proficiency achievement of such students1 including-- 7,i7 the number of such students that receive a regular high school diploma1 as such term is defined under section #haja of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife or a ,state-defined alternative diploma described in section #haja7be77;,a77ii77,i77bb7 of such ,act2 7,,ii7 the number of such students that are high school students that receive a recognized postsecondary credential2 and 7,,iii7 the number of such students that are high school students that earn credit toward a recognized postsecondary credential2 7ii7 the extent to which career and technical education programs and programs of study prepare students1 including special populations1 for subsequent employment in high-skill1 high-wage occupations 7including those in which mathematics and science skills are critical1 which may include computer science71 or for participation in postsecondary education2 7iii7 employer involvement in1 benefit from1 and satisfaction with1 career and technical education programs and programs of study and career and technical education students' preparation for employment2 7iv7 efforts to expand access to career and technical education programs of study for all students2 7v7 innovative approaches to work-based learning programs that increase participation and alignment with employment in high-growth industries1 including in rural and low-income areas2 7vi7 the effectiveness of different delivery systems and approaches for career and technical education1 including comprehensive high schools1 technical high schools1 area technical centers1 career academies1 community and technical colleges1 early college high schools1 pre-apprenticeship programs1 voluntary after-school programs1 and individual course offerings1 including dual or concurrent enrollment program courses1 as well as communication strategies for promoting career and technical education opportunities involving teachers1 school counselors1 and parents or other guardians2 7vii7 the extent to which career and technical education programs supported by this ,act are grounded on evidence-based research2 7viii7 the impact of the amendments to this ,act made under the ,strengthening ,career and ,technical ,education for the #bast ,century ,act1 including comparisons1 where appropriate1 of-- 7,i7 the use of the comprehensive needs assessment under section #acd7;c72 7,,ii7 the implementation of programs of study2 and 7,,iii7 coordination of planning and program delivery with other relevant laws1 including the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #caja et seq47 and the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife2 7ix7 changes in career and technical education program accountability as described in section #aac and any effects of such changes on program delivery and program quality2 7x7 changes in student enrollment patterns2 and 7xi7 efforts to reduce disparities or performance gaps described in section #aac7;b77#c77;,c77ii77,,ii74 2 and 7iv7 in subparagraph 7,c7-- 7,i7 in clause 7i7-- 7aa7 in the matter preceding subclause 7,i71 by inserting 1 in consultation with the ,director1 after ,the ,secretary2 and 7bb7 by striking subclauses 7,i7 and 7,,ii7 and inserting the following3 7,i7 not later than #b years after the date of enactment of the ,strengthening ,career and ,technical ,education for the #bast ,century ,act1 an interim report regarding the evaluation and summary of research activities carried out under this section that builds on studies and analyses existing as of such date of enactment2 7,,ii7 not later than #d years after the date of enactment of the ,strengthening ,career and ,technical ,education for the #bast ,century ,act1 a final report summarizing the studies and analyses that relate to the evaluation and summary of research activities carried out under this section2 and 7,,iii7 a biennial update to such final report for succeeding years4 2 7,,ii7 in clause 7ii71 by inserting 8the ,director10 after 8the ,president1 the ,secretary10 each place the term appears2 and 7,,iii7 by adding after clause 7ii7 the following3 7iii7 ,dissemination ,in addition to submitting the reports required under clause 7i71 the ,secretary shall disseminate the results of the evaluation widely and on a timely basis in order to increase the understanding among ,state and local officials and educators of the effectiveness of programs and activities supported under the ,act and of the career and technical education programs and programs of study that are most likely to produce positive educational and employment outcomes4 2 7,c7 in subparagraph 7#c77;,a71 by striking ,state adjusted levels of performance described in section #aac7;b7 and inserting ,state determined levels of performance described in section #aac7;b71 as long as such information does not reveal any personally identifiable information2 and 7,d7 by striking paragraphs 7#d7 and 7#e7 and inserting the following3 7#d7 ,research 7,a7 ,in ,general ,from amounts made available under subsection 7f71 the ,secretary1 after consultation with the ,director1 the ,commissioner for ,education ,research1 and the ,states1 and with input from the independent advisory panel established under subsection 7d77#a77;,a71 shall award grants1 on a competitive basis1 to institutions of higher education1 or to consortia of one or more institutions of higher education and one or more private nonprofit organizations or agencies1 to carry out one or more of the activities described in subparagraph 7,b74 7,b7 ,grant activities ,an institution or consortium receiving a grant under this paragraph shall use grant funds to carry out one or more of the following activities3 7i7 ,evidence-based research and evaluation for the purpose of developing1 improving1 and identifying the most successful methods for-- 7,i7 eliminating inequities in access to1 and in opportunities for1 learning1 skill development1 or effective teaching in career and technical education programs2 and 7,,ii7 addressing the education1 employment1 and training needs of ,,cte participants1 including special populations1 in career and technical education programs or programs of study4 7ii7 ,research on1 and evaluation of1 the impact of changes made by the ,strengthening ,career and ,technical ,education for the #bast ,century ,act1 including ,state-by-,state comparisons1 where appropriate1 of-- 7,i7 the use of the needs assessment under section #acd7;c72 7,,ii7 the implementation of programs of study2 7,,iii7 how ,states have implemented provisions of the ,act1 including both fiscal and programmatic elements2 7,,iv7 career and technical education funding and finance models2 and 7,v7 coordination with other relevant laws1 including the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #caja et seq471 the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife1 and the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife4 7iii7 ,research and analyses that provide longitudinal information with respect to career and technical education programs and programs of study and student achievement4 7iv7 ,to carry out1 evaluate1 or research innovative methods that support high-quality implementation of career and technical education programs and programs of study and student achievement related to career and technical education1 including-- 7,i7 creating or expanding dual or concurrent enrollment program activities and early college high schools2 7,,ii7 awarding of academic credit or academic alignment for industry recognized credentials1 competency-based education1 or work-based learning2 7,,iii7 making available open1 searchable1 and comparable information on the quality of industry recognized credentials1 including the related skills or competencies1 attainment by ,,cte concentrators1 related employment and earnings outcomes1 labor market value1 and use by employers2 or 7,,iv7 initiatives to facilitate the transition of sub-baccalaureate career and technical education students into baccalaureate degree programs1 including barriers affecting rural students and special populations4 7,c7 ,report ,each institution or consortium receiving a grant under this paragraph shall annually prepare a report containing information about the key research findings of such entity under this paragraph and shall submit copies of the report to the ,secretary1 the ,director1 the relevant committees of ,congress1 the ,library of ,congress1 and each eligible agency4 7,d7 ,dissemination ,each institution or consortium receiving a grant under this paragraph shall conduct dissemination and training activities based on the research carried out under this paragraph on a timely basis1 including through dissemination networks and1 as appropriate and relevant1 technical assistance providers within the ,department4 2 7#e7 by redesignating subsection 7e7 as subsection 7f72 7#f7 by inserting after subsection 7d7 the following3 7e7 ,innovation and modernization 7#a7 ,grant program ,to identify1 support1 and rigorously evaluate evidence-based and innovative strategies and activities to improve and modernize career and technical education and align workforce skills with labor market needs as part of the ,state plan under section #abb and local application under section #acd and the requirements of this subsection1 the ,secretary may use not more than #bj percent of the amounts appropriated under subsection 7f7 to award grants to eligible entities1 eligible institutions1 or eligible recipients to carry out the activities described in paragraph 7#g74 7#b7 ,non-,federal ,match 7,a7 ,matching funds required ,except as provided under subparagraph 7,b71 to receive a grant under this subsection1 an eligible entity1 eligible institution1 or eligible recipient shall1 through cash or in-kind contributions1 provide matching funds from non-,federal sources in an amount equal to not less than #ej percent of the funds provided under such grant4 7,b7 ,exception ,the ,secretary may waive the matching fund requirement under subparagraph 7,a7 if the eligible entity1 eligible institution1 or eligible recipient demonstrates exceptional circumstances4 7#c7 ,application ,to receive a grant under this subsection1 an eligible entity1 eligible institution1 or eligible recipient shall submit an application to the ,secretary at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,secretary may require1 including1 at a minimum-- 7,a7 an identification and designation of the agency1 institution1 or school responsible for the administration and supervision of the program assisted under this paragraph2 7,b7 a description of the budget for the project1 the source and amount of the matching funds required under paragraph 7#b77;,a71 and how the applicant will continue the project after the grant period ends1 if applicable2 7,c7 a description of how the applicant will use the grant funds1 including how such funds will directly benefit students1 including special populations1 served by the applicant2 7,d7 a description of how the program assisted under this subsection will be coordinated with the activities carried out under section #abd or #ace2 7,e7 a description of how the career and technical education programs or programs of study to be implemented with grant funds reflect the needs of regional1 ,state1 or local employers1 as demonstrated by the comprehensive needs assessment under section #acd7;c72 7,f7 a description of how the program assisted under this subsection will be evaluated and how that evaluation may inform the report described in subsection 7d77#b77;,c72 and 7,g7 an assurance that the applicant will-- 7i7 provide information to the ,secretary1 as requested1 for evaluations that the ,secretary may carry out2 and 7ii7 make data available to third parties for validation1 in accordance with applicable data privacy laws1 including section #ddd of the ,general ,education ,provisions ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #abcb;g1 commonly known as the #8,family ,educational ,rights and ,privacy ,act of #aigd'74 7#d7 ,priority ,in awarding grants under this subsection1 the ,secretary shall give priority to applications from eligible entities1 eligible institutions1 or eligible recipients that will predominantly serve students from low-income families4 7#e7 ,geographic diversity 7,a7 ,in general ,in awarding grants under this subsection1 the ,secretary shall award no less than #be percent of the total available funds for any fiscal year to eligible entities1 eligible institutions1 or eligible recipients proposing to fund career and technical education activities that serve-- 7i7 a local educational agency with an urban-centric district locale code of #cb1 #cc1 #da1 #db1 or #dc1 as determined by the ,secretary2 7ii7 an institution of higher education primarily serving the one or more areas served by such a local educational agency2 7iii7 a consortium of such local educational agencies or such institutions of higher education2 7iv7 a partnership between-- 7,i7 an educational service agency or a nonprofit organization2 and 7,,ii7 such a local educational agency or such an institution of higher education2 or 7v7 a partnership between-- 7,i7 a grant recipient described in clause 7i7 or 7ii72 and 7,,ii7 a ,state educational agency4 7,b7 ,exception ,notwithstanding subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary shall reduce the amount of funds made available under such clause if the ,secretary does not receive a sufficient number of applications of sufficient quality4 7#f7 ,duration 7,a7 ,in ,general ,grants awarded under this subsection shall be for a period of not more than #c years4 7,b7 ,extension ,the ,secretary may extend such grants for not more than #a additional #b-year period if the grantee demonstrates to the ,secretary that the grantee is achieving the grantee's program objectives and1 as applicable1 has improved education outcomes for career and technical education students1 including special populations4 7#g7 ,uses of funds ,an eligible entity1 eligible institution1 or eligible recipient that is awarded a grant under this subsection shall use the grant funds to create1 develop1 implement1 replicate1 or take to scale evidence-based1 field-initiated innovations to modernize and improve effectiveness and alignment of career and technical education and to improve student outcomes in career and technical education1 and rigorously evaluate such innovations1 through one or more of the following activities3 7,a7 ,designing and implementing courses or programs of study aligned to labor market needs in new or emerging fields and working with industry to upgrade equipment1 technology1 and related curriculum used in career and technical education programs1 which-- 7i7 is needed for the development1 expansion1 and implementation of ,state-approved career and technical education programs of study2 and 7ii7 includes the development or acquisition of instructional materials associated with the equipment and technology purchased by an eligible entity1 eligible institution1 or eligible recipient through the grant4 7,b7 ,improving career and technical education outcomes of students served by eligible entities1 eligible institutions1 or eligible recipients through activities such as-- 7i7 supporting the development and enhancement of innovative delivery models for career and technical education related work-based learning1 including school-based simulated work sites1 mentoring1 work site visits1 job shadowing1 project-based learning1 and skills-based and paid internships2 7ii7 increasing the effective use of technology within career and technical education programs and programs of study2 7iii7 supporting new models for integrating academic content at the secondary and postsecondary level in career and technical education2 or 7iv7 integrating science1 technology1 engineering1 and mathematics fields1 including computer science education1 with career and technical education4 7,c7 ,improving the transition of students-- 7i7 from secondary education to postsecondary education or employment through programs1 activities1 or services that may include the creation1 development1 or expansion of dual or concurrent enrollment programs1 articulation agreements1 credit transfer agreements1 and competency-based education2 or 7ii7 from the completion of one postsecondary program to another postsecondary program that awards a recognized postsecondary credential4 7,d7 ,supporting the development and enhancement of innovative delivery models for career and technical education4 7,e7 ,working with industry to design and implement courses or programs of study aligned to labor market needs in new or emerging fields4 7,f7 ,supporting innovative approaches to career and technical education by redesigning the high school experience for students1 which may include evidence-based transitional support strategies for students who have not met postsecondary education eligibility requirements4 7,g7 ,creating or expanding recruitment1 retention1 or professional development activities for career and technical education teachers1 faculty1 school leaders1 administrators1 specialized instructional support personnel1 career guidance and academic counselors1 and paraprofessionals1 which may include-- 7i7 providing resources and training to improve instruction for1 and provide appropriate accommodations to1 special populations2 7ii7 externships or site visits with business and industry2 7iii7 the integration of coherent and rigorous academic content standards and career and technical education curricula1 including through opportunities for appropriate academic and career and technical education teachers to jointly develop and implement curricula and pedagogical strategies2 7iv7 mentoring by experienced teachers2 7v7 providing resources or assistance with meeting ,state teacher licensure and credential requirements2 or 7vi7 training for career guidance and academic counselors at the secondary level to improve awareness of postsecondary education and postsecondary career options1 and improve the ability of such counselors to communicate to students the career opportunities and employment trends4 7,h7 ,improving ,,cte concentrator employment outcomes in non-traditional fields4 7,i7 ,supporting the use of career and technical education programs and programs of study in a coordinated strategy to address identified employer needs and workforce shortages1 such as shortages in the early childhood1 elementary school1 and secondary school education workforce4 7,j7 ,providing integrated student support that addresses the comprehensive needs of students1 such as incorporating accelerated and differentiated learning opportunities supported by evidence-based strategies for special populations4 7,k7 ,establishing an online portal for career and technical education students1 including special populations1 preparing for postsecondary career and technical education1 which may include opportunities for mentoring1 gaining financial literacy skills1 and identifying career opportunities and interests1 and a platform to establish online savings accounts to be used exclusively for postsecondary career and technical education programs and programs of study4 7,l7 ,developing and implementing a pay for success initiative4 7#h7 ,evaluation ,each eligible entity1 eligible institution1 or eligible recipient receiving a grant under this subsection shall provide for an independent evaluation of the activities carried out using such grant and submit to the ,secretary an annual report that includes-- 7,a7 a description of how funds received under this paragraph were used2 7,b7 the performance of the eligible entity1 eligible institution1 or eligible recipient with respect to1 at a minimum1 the performance indicators described under section #aac1 as applicable1 and disaggregated by-- 7i7 subgroups of students described in section #aaaa7;c77#b77;,b7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife2 7ii7 special populations2 and 7iii7 as appropriate1 each career and technical education program and program of study2 and 7,c7 a quantitative analysis of the effectiveness of the project carried out under this paragraph4 2 and 7#g7 by amending subsection 7f71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#e71 to read as follows3 7f7 ,authorization of ,appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section-- 7#a7 #g1fea1jea for fiscal year #bjai2 7#b7 #g1geh1aff for fiscal year #bjbj2 7#c7 #g1hff1ghj for fiscal year #bjba2 7#d7 #g1igf1iae for fiscal year #bjbb2 7#e7 #h1jhh1eib for fiscal year #bjbc2 and 7#f7 #h1bja1hcb for fiscal year #bjbd4 4 #aad4 ,assistance for the outlying areas ,section #aae 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #bcbe7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#c71 by striking subject to subsection 7d7 and inserting subject to subsection 7b72 7#b7 by striking subsections 7b7 and 7c72 and 7#c7 by redesignating subsection 7d7 as subsection 7b74 #aae4 ,native ,american ,programs ,section #aaf 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #bcbf7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 in the paragraph heading1 by striking native and inserting ,native2 7,b7 by striking paragraph 7#c72 7,c7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#d7 and 7#e7 as paragraphs 7#c7 and 7#d71 respectively2 7,d7 in paragraph 7#c7 7as redesignated by subparagraph 7,c771 in the paragraph heading1 by striking hawaiian and inserting ,hawaiian2 and 7,e7 in paragraph 7#d7 7as redesignated by subparagraph 7,c77-- 7i7 in the paragraph heading1 by striking hawaiian and inserting ,hawaiian2 and 7ii7 by inserting 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #geag7 after ,act2 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by striking tribes and inserting ,tribes2 and 7ii7 by striking tribal and inserting ,tribal2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 by striking the paragraph heading and inserting ,indian ,tribes and ,tribal organizations4--2 7ii7 by striking ,indian tribe or tribal organization and inserting ,indian ,tribe or ,tribal organization2 7iii7 by striking #dej;f and inserting #ecba2 and 7iv7 by striking #dee-deg and inserting #ecde-ecdg2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7i7 in the paragraph heading1 by striking bureau of indian affairs and inserting ,bureau of ,indian ,education2 7ii7 by striking tribe and inserting ,tribe2 7iii7 by striking tribal and inserting ,tribal2 and 7iv7 by striking ,bureau of ,indian ,affairs and inserting ,bureau of ,indian ,education2 7,d7 in paragraph 7#d7-- 7i7 by striking ,bureau of ,indian ,affairs each place the term appears and inserting ,bureau of ,indian ,education2 and 7ii7 by striking ,assistant ,secretary of the ,interior for ,indian ,affairs and inserting ,director of the ,bureau of ,indian ,education2 7,e7 in paragraph 7#e77;,a71 by striking ,indian tribes1 tribal organizations1 and individual tribal members and inserting ,indian ,tribes1 ,tribal organizations1 and individual ,tribal members2 and 7,f7 in paragraph 7#f7-- 7i7 by striking tribe each place the term appears and inserting ,tribe2 and 7ii7 by striking tribal each place the term appears and inserting ,tribal2 7#c7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 by redesignating paragraph 7#b7 as paragraph 7#c72 and 7,b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#a7 the following3 7#b7 ,special rule ,notwithstanding section #c7e77;,a77iii71 funds made available under this section may be used to provide preparatory1 refresher1 and remedial education services that are designed to enable students to achieve success in career and technical education programs or programs of study4 2 7#d7 in subsection 7d71 by striking tribe each place the term appears and inserting ,tribe2 7#e7 in subsection 7e77#a71 by striking tribal and inserting ,tribal2 7#f7 in subsection 7f71 by striking tribe and inserting ,tribe2 and 7#g7 in subsection 7g71 by striking tribe each place the term appears and inserting ,tribe4 #aaf4 ,tribally controlled postsecondary career and technical institutions ,section #aag 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #bcbg7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#b71 by striking 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #fdj;a et seq47 and inserting 7,public ,law #ib-ahi2 #he ,stat4 #fdf72 7#b7 in subsection 7d71 by striking 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #fdj;a et seq47 and inserting 7,public ,law #ib-ahi2 #he ,stat4 #fdf72 7#c7 in subsection 7f77#c71 by striking tribe each place the term appears and inserting ,tribe2 7#d7 in subsection 7h7-- 7,a7 in the paragraph heading1 by striking indian tribe and inserting ,indian ,tribe2 and 7,b7 by striking terms ,indian and ,indian tribe have the meanings given the terms in and inserting terms ,indian and ,indian ,tribe have the meanings given the terms ,indian and ,indian tribe1 respectively1 in2 and 7#e7 by striking subsection 7i7 and inserting the following3 7i7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section-- 7#a7 #i1gfb1eci for fiscal year #bjai2 7#b7 #i1hii1bae for fiscal year #bjbj2 7#c7 #aj1jcg1hjd for fiscal year #bjba2 7#d7 #aj1agh1ccc for fiscal year #bjbb2 7#e7 #aj1cbj1hbi for fiscal year #bjbc2 and 7#f7 #aj1dfe1cba for fiscal year #bjbd4 4 #aag4 ,occupational and employment information ,section #aah 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #bcbh7 is repealed4 ,b ,state provisions #aba4 ,state administration ,section #aba7;a77#b7 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #bcda7;a77#b77 is amended by striking parents and all that follows through the end of the paragraph and inserting teachers1 faculty1 specialized instructional support personnel1 paraprofessionals1 school leaders1 authorized public chartering agencies and charter school leaders 7consistent with ,state law71 employers1 representatives of business 7including small businesses71 labor organizations1 eligible recipients1 local program administrators1 ,state and local officials1 ,indian ,tribes or ,tribal organizations present in the ,state1 parents1 students1 and community organizations24 #abb4 ,state plan ,section #abb 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #bcdb7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by striking a ,state plan for a #f-year period1 and inserting every #d years a ,state plan for a #d-year period1 consistent with subsection 7b712 and 7ii7 by striking ,carl ,d4 ,perkins ,career and ,technical ,education ,improvement ,act of #bjjf and inserting ,strengthening ,career and ,technical ,education for the #bast ,century ,act2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b77;,b71 by striking #f-year period and inserting #d-year period2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking 7including charter school and all that follows through and community organizations7 and inserting 7including teachers1 faculty1 specialized instructional support personnel1 paraprofessionals1 school leaders1 authorized public chartering agencies and charter school leaders 7consistent with ,state law71 employers1 labor organizations1 parents1 students1 ,indian ,tribes and ,tribal organizations that may be present in the ,state1 and community organizations72 and 7,d7 by adding at the end the following3 7#d7 ,public comment ,each eligible agency shall make the ,state plan publicly available for public comment for a period of not less than #cj days1 by electronic means and in an easily accessible format1 prior to submission to the ,secretary for approval under this subsection4 ,in the plan the eligible agency files under this subsection1 the eligible agency shall provide an assurance that public comments were taken into account in the development of the ,state plan4 7#e7 ,submission of subsequent plans ,any ,state plan submitted by an eligible agency after the first #d-year ,state plan is submitted under this section shall be submitted not later than #abj days prior to the end of the #d-year period covered by the preceding ,state plan4 2 and 7#b7 by striking subsections 7b7 through 7e7 and inserting the following3 7b7 ,options for submission of state plan 7#a7 ,combined plan ,the eligible agency may submit a combined plan that meets the requirements of this section and the requirements of section #ajc of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #caac74 7#b7 ,notice to ,secretary ,the eligible agency shall inform the ,secretary of whether the eligible agency intends to submit a combined plan described in paragraph 7#a7 or a single plan4 7c7 ,plan development 7#a7 ,in general ,the eligible agency shall-- 7,a7 develop the ,state plan in consultation with-- 7i7 representatives of secondary and postsecondary career and technical education programs1 including eligible recipients and representatives of #b-year minority-serving institutions and historically ,black colleges and universities and tribally controlled colleges or universities in ,states where such institutions are in existence1 adult career and technical education providers1 and charter school representatives in ,states where such schools are in existence1 which shall include teachers1 faculty1 school leaders1 specialized instructional support personnel1 career and academic guidance counselors1 and paraprofessionals2 7ii7 interested community representatives1 including parents1 students1 and community organizations2 7iii7 representatives of the ,state workforce development board established under section #aja of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #caaa7 7referred to in this section as the ,state board72 7iv7 members and representatives of special populations2 7v7 representatives of business and industry 7including representatives of small business71 which shall include representatives of industry and sector partnerships in the ,state1 as appropriate1 and representatives of labor organizations in the ,state2 7vi7 representatives of agencies serving out-of-school youth1 homeless children and youth1 and at-risk youth1 including the ,state ,coordinator for ,education of ,homeless ,children and ,youths established or designated under section #gbb7;d77#c7 of the ,mc,kinney-,vento ,homeless ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aadcb7;d77#c772 7vii7 representatives of ,indian ,tribes and ,tribal organizations located in1 or providing services in1 the ,state2 and 7viii7 individuals with disabilities2 and 7,b7 consult the ,governor of the ,state1 and the heads of other ,state agencies with authority for career and technical education programs that are not the eligible agency1 with respect to the development of the ,state plan4 7#b7 ,activities and procedures ,the eligible agency shall develop effective activities and procedures1 including access to information needed to use such procedures1 to allow the individuals and entities described in paragraph 7#a7 to participate in ,state and local decisions that relate to development of the ,state plan4 7#c7 ,consultation with the ,governor ,the consultation described in paragraph 7#a77;,b7 shall include meetings of officials from the eligible agency and the ,governor's office and shall occur-- 7,a7 during the development of such plan2 and 7,b7 prior to submission of the plan to the ,secretary4 7d7 ,plan contents ,the ,state plan shall include-- 7#a7 a summary of ,state-supported workforce development activities 7including education and training7 in the ,state1 including the degree to which the ,state's career and technical education programs and programs of study are aligned with and address the education and skill needs of the employers in the ,state identified by the ,state board2 7#b7 the ,state's strategic vision and set of goals for preparing an educated and skilled workforce 7including special populations7 and for meeting the skilled workforce needs of employers1 including in existing and emerging in-demand industry sectors and occupations as identified by the ,state1 and how the ,state's career and technical education programs will help to meet these goals2 7#c7 a strategy for any joint planning1 alignment1 coordination1 and leveraging of funds-- 7,a7 between the ,state's career and technical education programs and programs of study with the ,state's workforce development system1 to achieve the strategic vision and goals described in paragraph 7#b71 including the core programs defined in section #c of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #cajb7 and the elements related to system alignment under section #ajb7;b77#b77;,b7 of such ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #caab7;b77#b77;,b772 and 7,b7 for programs carried out under this title with other ,federal programs1 which may include programs funded under the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife and the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife2 7#d7 a description of the career and technical education programs or programs of study that will be supported1 developed1 or improved at the ,state level1 including descriptions of-- 7,a7 the programs of study to be developed at the ,state level and made available for adoption by eligible recipients2 7,b7 the process and criteria to be used for approving locally developed programs of study or career pathways1 including how such programs address ,state workforce development and education needs and the criteria to assess the extent to which the local application under section #acb will-- 7i7 promote continuous improvement in academic achievement and technical skill attainment2 7ii7 expand access to career and technical education for special populations2 and 7iii7 support the alignment of employability skills2 7,c7 how the eligible agency will-- 7i7 make information on approved programs of study and career pathways 7including career exploration1 work-based learning opportunities1 early college high schools1 and dual or concurrent enrollment program opportunities7 and guidance and advisement resources1 available to students 7and parents1 as appropriate71 representatives of secondary and postsecondary education1 and special populations1 and to the extent practicable1 provide that information and those resources in a language students1 parents1 and educators can understand2 7ii7 facilitate collaboration among eligible recipients in the development of career and technical education programs and programs of study and career pathways to ensure nonduplication of eligible recipients' development of programs of study and career pathways2 7iii7 use ,state1 regional1 or local labor market data to determine alignment of eligible recipients' programs of study to the needs of the ,state1 regional1 or local economy1 including in-demand industry sectors and occupations identified by the ,state board1 and to align career and technical education with such needs1 as appropriate2 7iv7 ensure equal access to approved career and technical education programs of study and activities assisted under this ,act for special populations2 7v7 coordinate with the ,state board to support the local development of career pathways and articulate processes by which career pathways will be developed by local workforce development boards1 as appropriate2 7vi7 support effective and meaningful collaboration between secondary schools1 postsecondary institutions1 and employers to provide students with experience in1 and understanding of1 all aspects of an industry1 which may include work-based learning such as internships1 mentorships1 simulated work environments1 and other hands-on or inquiry-based learning activities2 and 7vii7 improve outcomes and reduce performance gaps for ,,cte concentrators1 including those who are members of special populations2 and 7,d7 how the eligible agency may include the opportunity for secondary school students to participate in dual or concurrent enrollment programs1 early college high school1 or competency-based education2 7#e7 a description of the criteria and process for how the eligible agency will approve eligible recipients for funds under this ,act1 including how-- 7,a7 each eligible recipient will promote academic achievement2 7,b7 each eligible recipient will promote skill attainment1 including skill attainment that leads to a recognized postsecondary credential2 and 7,c7 each eligible recipient will ensure the comprehensive needs assessment under section #acd7;c7 takes into consideration local economic and education needs1 including1 where appropriate1 in-demand industry sectors and occupations2 7#f7 a description of how the eligible agency will support the recruitment and preparation of teachers1 including special education teachers1 faculty1 school principals1 administrators1 specialized instructional support personnel1 and paraprofessionals to provide career and technical education instruction1 leadership1 and support1 including professional development that provides the knowledge and skills needed to work with and improve instruction for special populations2 7#g7 a description of how the eligible agency will use ,state leadership funds under section #abd2 7#h7 a description of how funds received by the eligible agency through the allotment made under section #aaa will be distributed-- 7,a7 among career and technical education at the secondary level1 or career and technical education at the postsecondary and adult level1 or both1 including how such distribution will most effectively provide students with the skills needed to succeed in the workplace2 and 7,b7 among any consortia that may be formed among secondary schools and eligible institutions1 and how funds will be distributed among the members of the consortia1 including the rationale for such distribution and how it will most effectively provide students with the skills needed to succeed in the workplace2 7#i7 a description of the eligible agency's program strategies for special populations1 including a description of how individuals who are members of special populations-- 7,a7 will be provided with equal access to activities assisted under this ,act2 7,b7 will not be discriminated against on the basis of status as a member of a special population2 7,c7 will be provided with programs designed to enable individuals who are members of special populations to meet or exceed ,state determined levels of performance described in section #aac1 and prepare special populations for further learning and for high-skill1 high-wage1 or in-demand industry sectors or occupations2 7,d7 will be provided with appropriate accommodations2 and 7,e7 will be provided instruction and work-based learning opportunities in integrated settings that support competitive1 integrated employment2 7#aj7 a description of the procedure the eligible agency will adopt for determining ,state determined levels of performance described in section #aac1 which1 at a minimum1 shall include-- 7,a7 a description of the process for public comment under section #aac7;b77#c77;,b7 as part of the development of the ,state determined levels of performance under section #aac7;b72 7,b7 an explanation of the ,state determined levels of performance2 and 7,c7 a description of how the ,state determined levels of performance set by the eligible agency align with the levels1 goals1 and objectives of other ,federal and ,state laws2 7#aa7 a description of how the eligible agency will address disparities or gaps in performance1 as described in section #aac7;b77#c77;,c77ii77,,ii71 in each of the plan years1 and if no meaningful progress has been achieved prior to the third program year1 a description of the additional actions the eligible agency will take to eliminate these disparities or gaps2 7#ab7 describes how the eligible agency will involve parents1 academic and career and technical education teachers1 administrators1 faculty1 career guidance and academic counselors1 local business 7including small businesses71 labor organizations1 and representatives of ,indian ,tribes and ,tribal organizations1 as appropriate1 in the planning1 development1 implementation1 and evaluation of such career and technical education programs2 and 7#ac7 assurances that-- 7,a7 the eligible agency will comply with the requirements of this ,act and the provisions of the ,state plan1 including the provision of a financial audit of funds received under this ,act1 which may be included as part of an audit of other ,federal or ,state programs2 7,b7 none of the funds expended under this ,act will be used to acquire equipment 7including computer software7 in any instance in which such acquisition results in a direct financial benefit to any organization representing the interests of the acquiring entity or the employees of the acquiring entity1 or any affiliate of such an organization2 7,c7 the eligible agency will use the funds to promote preparation for high-skill1 high-wage1 or in-demand industry sectors or occupations and non-traditional fields1 as identified by the eligible agency2 7,d7 the eligible agency will use the funds provided under this ,act to implement career and technical education programs and programs of study for individuals in ,state correctional institutions1 including juvenile justice facilities2 and 7,e7 the eligible agency will provide local educational agencies1 area career and technical education schools1 and eligible institutions in the ,state with technical assistance1 including technical assistance on how to close gaps in student participation and performance in career and technical education programs2 and 7#ad7 a description of the opportunities for the public to comment in person and in writing on the ,state plan under this subsection4 7e7 ,consultation 7#a7 ,in general ,the eligible agency shall develop the portion of each ,state plan relating to the amount and uses of any funds proposed to be reserved for adult career and technical education1 postsecondary career and technical education1 and secondary career and technical education after consultation with-- 7,a7 the ,state agency responsible for supervision of community colleges1 technical institutes1 other #b-year postsecondary institutions primarily engaged in providing postsecondary career and technical education1 or1 where applicable1 institutions of higher education that are engaged in providing postsecondary career and technical education as part of their mission2 7,b7 the ,state agency responsible for secondary education2 and 7,c7 the ,state agency responsible for adult education4 7#b7 ,objections of ,state agencies ,if a ,state agency other than the eligible agency finds that a portion of the final ,state plan is objectionable1 that objection shall be filed together with the ,state plan4 ,the eligible agency shall respond to any objections of such ,state agency in the ,state plan submitted to the ,secretary4 7#c7 ,joint signature authority ,a ,governor shall have #cj days prior to the eligible agency submitting the ,state plan to the ,secretary to sign such plan4 ,if the ,governor has not signed the plan within #cj days of delivery by the eligible agency to the ,governor1 the eligible agency shall submit the plan to the ,secretary without such signature4 7f7 ,plan approval 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #abj days after the eligible agency submits its ,state plan1 the ,secretary shall approve such ,state plan1 or a revision of the plan under subsection 7a77#b7 7including a revision of ,state determined levels of performance in accordance with section #aac7;b77#c77;,a77iii771 if the ,secretary determines that the ,state has submitted in its ,state plan ,state determined levels of performance that meet the criteria established in section #aac7;b77#c71 including the minimum requirements described in section #aac7;b77#c77;,a77i77,,iii71 unless the ,secretary-- 7,a7 determines that the ,state plan does not meet the requirements of this ,act1 including the minimum requirements as described in section #aac7;b77#c77;,a77i77,,iii72 and 7,b7 meets the requirements of paragraph 7#b7 with respect to such plan4 7#b7 ,disapproval ,the ,secretary-- 7,a7 shall have the authority to disapprove a ,state plan only if the ,secretary-- 7i7 determines how the ,state plan fails to meet the requirements of this ,act2 and 7ii7 provides to the eligible agency1 in writing1 notice of such determination and the supporting information and rationale to substantiate such determination2 and 7,b7 shall not finally disapprove a ,state plan1 except after making the determination and providing the information described in subparagraph 7,a71 and giving the eligible agency notice and an opportunity for a hearing4 4 #abc4 ,improvement plans ,section #abc 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #bcdc7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by striking percent of an agreed upon and inserting percent of the2 7ii7 by striking ,state adjusted level of performance and inserting ,state determined level of performance each place the term appears2 7iii7 by striking section #aac7;b77#c7 and inserting #aac7;b77#b7 for all ,,cte concentrators2 7iv7 by striking 7with special consideration to performance gaps identified under section #aac7;c77#b77 and inserting 7that includes an analysis of the performance disparities or gaps identified under section #aac7;b77#c77;,c77ii77,,ii71 and actions that will be taken to address such gaps72 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 by striking ,state's adjusted levels of performance and inserting ,state determined levels of performance2 and 7ii7 by striking 8purposes of this ,act0 and inserting 8purposes of this section1 including after implementation of the improvement plan described in paragraph 7#a7102 7,c7 in paragraph 7#c77;,a7-- 7i7 in clause 7i71 by inserting or after the semicolon2 and 7ii7 by striking clauses 7ii7 and 7iii7 and inserting the following3 7ii7 with respect to any specific core indicator of performance that was identified in a program improvement plan under paragraph 7#a71 fails to meet at least #ij percent of a ,state determined level of performance for such core indicator for #b consecutive years4 2 and 7,d7 by adding at the end the following3 7#e7 ,adjustments prohibited ,an eligible agency shall not be eligible to adjust performance levels while executing an improvement plan under this section4 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 by striking adjusted each place the term appears2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 by inserting 8for all ,,cte concentrators0 after 8section #aac7;b77#d702 and 7ii7 by striking 87with special consideration to performance gaps identified under section #aac7;b77#d77;,c77ii77,,ii7 in consultation with the eligible agency10 and inserting 87that includes an analysis of the performance disparities or gaps identified under section #aac7;b77#c77;,c77ii77,,ii71 and actions that will be taken to address such gaps7 in consultation with local stakeholders described in section #acd7;d77#a71 the eligible agency1 and02 7,c7 in paragraph 7#d7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7,i7 in clause 7i71 by inserting or after the semicolon2 and 7,,ii7 by striking clauses 7ii7 and 7iii7 and inserting the following3 7ii7 with respect to any specific core indicator of performance that was identified in a program improvement plan under paragraph 7#b71 fails to meet at least #ij percent of the local level of performance for such core indicator for #b consecutive years4 2 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7,i7 in clause 7i71 by striking or after the semicolon2 7,,ii7 in clause 7ii71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 or2 and 7,,iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7iii7 in response to a public request from an eligible recipient1 if the eligible agency determines that the requirements described in clause 7i7 or 7ii7 have been met4 2 and 7,d7 by adding at the end the following3 7#f7 ,adjustments prohibited ,an eligible recipient shall not be eligible to adjust performance levels while executing an improvement plan under this section4 4 #abd4 ,state leadership activities ,section #abd 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #bcdd7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking shall conduct ,state leadership activities4 and inserting shall-- 7#a7 conduct ,state leadership activities to improve career and technical education1 which shall include support for-- 7,a7 preparation for non-traditional fields in current and emerging professions1 programs for special populations1 and other activities that expose students1 including special populations1 to high-skill1 high-wage1 and in-demand occupations2 7,b7 individuals in ,state institutions1 such as ,state correctional institutions1 including juvenile justice facilities1 and educational institutions that serve individuals with disabilities2 7,c7 recruiting1 preparing1 or retaining career and technical education teachers1 faculty1 specialized instructional support personnel1 or paraprofessionals1 such as preservice1 professional development1 or leadership development programs2 and 7,d7 technical assistance for eligible recipients2 and 7#b7 report on the effectiveness of such use of funds in achieving the goals described in section #abb7;d77#b7 and the ,state determined levels of performance described in section #aac7;b77#c77;,a71 and reducing disparities or performance gaps as described in section #aac7;b77#c77;,c77ii77,,ii74 2 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in the subsection heading1 by striking ,required and inserting ,permissible2 7,b7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking shall and inserting may2 and 7,c7 by striking paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#i7 and inserting the following3 7#a7 developing statewide programs of study1 which may include standards1 curriculum1 and course development1 and career exploration1 guidance1 and advisement activities and resources2 7#b7 approving locally developed programs of study that meet the requirements established in section #abb7;d77#d77;,b72 7#c7 establishing statewide articulation agreements aligned to approved programs of study2 7#d7 establishing statewide industry or sector partnerships among local educational agencies1 institutions of higher education1 adult education providers1 ,indian ,tribes and ,tribal organizations that may be present in the ,state1 employers1 including small businesses1 and parents1 as appropriate to-- 7,a7 develop and implement programs of study aligned to ,state and local economic and education needs1 including1 as appropriate1 in-demand industry sectors and occupations2 7,b7 facilitate the establishment1 expansion1 and integration of opportunities for students at the secondary level to-- 7i7 successfully complete coursework that integrates rigorous and challenging technical and academic instruction aligned with the challenging ,state academic standards adopted by the ,state under section #aaaa7;b77#a7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife2 and 7ii7 earn a recognized postsecondary credential or credit toward a recognized postsecondary credential1 which may be earned through a dual or concurrent enrollment program or early college high school1 at no cost to the student or the student's family2 and 7,c7 facilitate work-based learning opportunities 7including internships1 externships1 and simulated work environments7 into programs of study2 7#e7 for teachers1 faculty1 specialized instructional support personnel1 and paraprofessionals providing career and technical education instruction1 support services1 and specialized instructional support services1 high-quality comprehensive professional development that is1 to the extent practicable1 grounded in evidence-based research 7to the extent a ,state determines that such evidence is reasonably available7 that identifies the most effective educator professional development process and is coordinated and aligned with other professional development activities carried out by the ,state 7including under title ,,ii of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife and title ,,ii of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife71 including programming that-- 7,a7 promotes the integration of the challenging ,state academic standards adopted by the ,state under section #aaaa7;b77#a7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife and relevant technical knowledge and skills1 including programming jointly delivered to academic and career and technical education teachers2 7,b7 prepares career and technical education teachers1 faculty1 specialized instructional support personnel1 and paraprofessionals to provide appropriate accommodations for students who are members of special populations1 including through the use of principles of universal design for learning1 multi-tier systems of supports1 and positive behavioral interventions and support2 and 7,c7 increases the ability of teachers1 faculty1 specialized instructional support personnel1 and paraprofessionals providing career and technical education instruction to stay current with industry standards and earn an industry-recognized credential or license1 as appropriate2 7#f7 supporting eligible recipients in eliminating inequities in student access to-- 7,a7 high-quality programs of study that provide skill development2 and 7,b7 effective teachers1 faculty1 specialized instructional support personnel1 and paraprofessionals2 7#g7 awarding incentive grants to eligible recipients-- 7,a7 for exemplary performance in carrying out programs under this ,act1 which awards shall be based on-- 7i7 eligible recipients exceeding the local level of performance on a core indicator of performance established under section #aac7;b77#d77;,a7 in a manner that reflects sustained or significant improvement2 7ii7 eligible recipients effectively developing connections between secondary education and postsecondary education and training2 7iii7 the integration of academic and technical standards2 7iv7 eligible recipients' progress in closing achievement gaps among subpopulations who participate in programs of study2 or 7v7 other factors relating to the performance of eligible recipients under this ,act as the eligible agency determines are appropriate2 or 7,b7 if an eligible recipient elects to use funds as permitted under section #ace7;c72 7#h7 providing support for-- 7,a7 the adoption and integration of recognized postsecondary credentials and work-based learning into programs of study1 and for increasing data collection associated with recognized postsecondary credentials and employment outcomes2 or 7,b7 consultation and coordination with other ,state agencies for the identification and examination of licenses or certifications that-- 7i7 pose an unwarranted barrier to entry into the workforce for career and technical education students2 and 7ii7 do not protect the health1 safety1 or welfare of consumers2 7#i7 the creation1 implementation1 and support of pay for success initiatives leading to a recognized postsecondary credential2 7#aj7 support for career and technical education programs for adults and out-of-school youth concurrent with their completion of their secondary school education in a school or other educational setting2 7#aa7 the creation1 evaluation1 and support of competency-based curricula2 7#ab7 support for the development1 implementation1 and expansion of programs of study or career pathways in areas declared to be in a state of emergency under section #eja of the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eaia72 7#ac7 partnering with qualified intermediaries to improve training1 the development of public-private partnerships1 systems development1 capacity-building1 and scalability of the delivery of high-quality career and technical education2 7#ad7 improvement of career guidance and academic counseling programs that assist students in making informed academic and career and technical education decisions1 including academic and financial aid counseling2 7#ae7 support for the integration of employability skills into career and technical education programs and programs of study2 7#af7 support for programs and activities that increase access1 student engagement1 and success in science1 technology1 engineering1 and mathematics fields 7including computer science1 coding1 and architecture71 support for the integration of arts and design skills1 and support for hands-on learning1 particularly for students who are members of groups underrepresented in such subject fields1 such as female students1 minority students1 and students who are members of special populations2 7#ag7 support for career and technical student organizations1 especially with respect to efforts to increase the participation of students in nontraditional fields and students who are members of special populations2 7#ah7 support for establishing and expanding work-based learning opportunities that are aligned to career and technical education programs and programs of study2 7#ai7 integrating and aligning programs of study and career pathways2 7#bj7 supporting the use of career and technical education programs and programs of study aligned with ,state1 regional1 or local in-demand industry sectors or occupations identified by the ,state workforce development board described in section #aja of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #caaa7 or local workforce development boards2 7#ba7 making all forms of instructional content widely available1 which may include use of open educational resources2 7#bb7 developing valid and reliable assessments of competencies and technical skills and enhancing data systems to collect and analyze data on secondary and postsecondary academic and employment outcomes2 7#bc7 support for accelerated learning programs1 as described in section #dajd7;b77#c77;,a77i77,,iv7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife1 in the case of any such program that is part of a career and technical education program of study2 7#bd7 support for career academies to implement a postsecondary education and workforce-ready curriculum at the secondary education level that integrates rigorous academic1 technical1 and employability contents through career and technical education programs and programs of study that address needs described in the comprehensive needs assessment under section #acd7;c72 and 7#be7 other ,state leadership activities that improve career and technical education4 2 7#c7 by striking subsection 7c72 7#d7 by redesignating subsection 7d7 as subsection 7c72 and 7#e7 in subsection 7c71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#d71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 1 except for technical assistance44 ,c ,local provisions #aca4 ,distribution of funds to secondary education programs ,section #aca 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #bcea7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#c77;,b71 by striking ,bureau of ,indian ,affairs and inserting ,bureau of ,indian ,education2 7#b7 in subsection 7c77#b77;,a77ii71 by inserting or programs of study after technical education programs2 7#c7 in subsection 7g71 by inserting and programs of study after technical education programs2 and 7#d7 in subsection 7h71 by striking ,bureau of ,indian ,affairs and inserting ,bureau of ,indian ,education4 #acb4 ,special rules for career and technical education ,section #acc 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #bcec7 is amended by inserting or programs of study after career and technical education programs each place the term appears4 #acc4 ,local application for career and technical education programs ,section #acd 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #bced7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the section heading1 by striking ,local ,plan and inserting ,local application2 7#b7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in the subsection heading1 by striking ,local ,plan and inserting ,local ,application2 7,b7 by striking submit a local plan and inserting submit a local application2 and 7,c7 by striking ,such local plan and inserting ,such local application2 and 7#c7 by striking subsection 7b7 and inserting the following3 7b7 ,contents ,the eligible agency shall determine the requirements for local applications1 except that each local application shall contain-- 7#a7 a description of the results of the comprehensive needs assessment conducted under subsection 7c72 7#b7 information on the career and technical education course offerings and activities1 which shall include not less than #a program of study approved by a ,state under section #abd7;b77#b7 and supported by the eligible recipient with funds under this part1 including-- 7,a7 how the results of the comprehensive needs assessment described in subsection 7c7 informed the selection of the specific career and technical education programs and activities selected to be funded2 7,b7 a description of any new programs of study the eligible recipient will develop and submit to the ,state for approval2 and 7,c7 how students1 including students who are members of special populations1 will learn about their school's career and technical education course offerings and whether each course is part of a career and technical education program of study2 7#c7 a description of how the eligible recipient1 in collaboration with local workforce development boards and other local workforce agencies1 one-stop delivery systems described in section #aba7;e77#b7 of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #caea7;e77#b771 and other partners1 will provide-- 7,a7 career exploration and career development coursework1 activities1 or services2 7,b7 career information on employment opportunities that incorporate the most up-to-date information on in-demand industry sectors or occupations1 as determined by the comprehensive needs assessment described in subsection 7c72 and 7,c7 an organized system of career guidance and academic counseling to students before enrolling and while participating in a career and technical education program2 7#d7 a description of how the eligible recipient will improve the academic and technical skills of students participating in career and technical education programs by strengthening the academic and career and technical education components of such programs through the integration of coherent and rigorous content aligned with challenging academic standards and relevant career and technical education programs to ensure learning in the subjects that constitute a well-rounded education 7as defined in section #haja of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife72 7#e7 a description of how the eligible recipient will-- 7,a7 provide activities to prepare special populations for high-skill1 high-wage1 or in-demand industry sectors or occupations that will lead to self-sufficiency2 7,b7 prepare ,,cte participants for non-traditional fields2 7,c7 provide equal access for special populations to career and technical education courses1 programs1 and programs of study2 and 7,d7 ensure that members of special populations will not be discriminated against on the basis of their status as members of special populations2 7#f7 a description of the work-based learning opportunities that the eligible recipient will provide to students participating in career and technical education programs and how the recipient will work with representatives from employers to develop or expand work-based learning opportunities for career and technical education students1 as applicable2 7#g7 a description of how the eligible recipient will provide students participating in career and technical education programs with the opportunity to gain postsecondary credit while still attending high school1 such as through dual or concurrent enrollment programs or early college high school1 as practicable2 7#h7 a description of how the eligible recipient will coordinate with the eligible agency and institutions of higher education to support the recruitment1 preparation1 retention1 and training1 including professional development1 of teachers1 faculty1 administrators1 and specialized instructional support personnel and paraprofessionals who meet applicable ,state certification and licensure requirements 7including any requirements met through alternative routes to certification71 including individuals from groups underrepresented in the teaching profession2 and 7#i7 a description of how the eligible recipient will address disparities or gaps in performance as described in section #aac7;b77#c77;,c77ii77,,ii7 in each of the plan years1 and if no meaningful progress has been achieved prior to the third program year1 a description of the additional actions such recipient will take to eliminate those disparities or gaps4 7c7 ,comprehensive needs assessment 7#a7 ,in general ,to be eligible to receive financial assistance under this part1 an eligible recipient shall-- 7,a7 conduct a comprehensive local needs assessment related to career and technical education and include the results of the needs assessment in the local application submitted under subsection 7a72 and 7,b7 not less than once every #b years1 update such comprehensive local needs assessment4 7#b7 ,requirements ,the comprehensive local needs assessment described in paragraph 7#a7 shall include each of the following3 7,a7 ,an evaluation of the performance of the students served by the eligible recipient with respect to ,state determined and local levels of performance established pursuant to section #aac1 including an evaluation of performance for special populations and each subgroup described in section #aaaa7;h77#a77;,c77ii7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife4 7,b7 ,a description of how career and technical education programs offered by the eligible recipient are-- 7i7 sufficient in size1 scope1 and quality to meet the needs of all students served by the eligible recipient2 and 7ii7 7,i7 aligned to ,state1 regional1 ,tribal1 or local in-demand industry sectors or occupations identified by the ,state workforce development board described in section #aja of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #caaa7 7referred to in this section as the ,state board7 or local workforce development board1 including career pathways1 where appropriate2 or 7,,ii7 designed to meet local education or economic needs not identified by ,state boards or local workforce development boards4 7,c7 ,an evaluation of progress toward the implementation of career and technical education programs and programs of study4 7,d7 ,a description of how the eligible recipient will improve recruitment1 retention1 and training of career and technical education teachers1 faculty1 specialized instructional support personnel1 paraprofessionals1 and career guidance and academic counselors1 including individuals in groups underrepresented in such professions4 7,e7 ,a description of progress toward implementation of equal access to high-quality career and technical education courses and programs of study for all students1 including-- 7i7 strategies to overcome barriers that result in lower rates of access to1 or performance gaps in1 the courses and programs for special populations2 7ii7 providing programs that are designed to enable special populations to meet the local levels of performance2 and 7iii7 providing activities to prepare special populations for high-skill1 high-wage1 or in-demand industry sectors or occupations in competitive1 integrated settings that will lead to self-sufficiency4 7d7 ,consultation ,in conducting the comprehensive needs assessment under subsection 7c71 and developing the local application described in subsection 7b71 an eligible recipient shall involve a diverse body of stakeholders1 including1 at a minimum-- 7#a7 representatives of career and technical education programs in a local educational agency or educational service agency1 including teachers1 career guidance and academic counselors1 principals and other school leaders1 administrators1 and specialized instructional support personnel and paraprofessionals2 7#b7 representatives of career and technical education programs at postsecondary educational institutions1 including faculty and administrators2 7#c7 representatives of the ,state board or local workforce development boards and a range of local or regional businesses or industries2 7#d7 parents and students2 7#e7 representatives of special populations2 7#f7 representatives of regional or local agencies serving out-of-school youth1 homeless children and youth1 and at-risk youth 7as defined in section #adcb of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife72 7#g7 representatives of ,indian ,tribes and ,tribal organizations in the ,state1 where applicable2 and 7#h7 any other stakeholders that the eligible agency may require the eligible recipient to consult4 7e7 ,continued consultation ,an eligible recipient receiving financial assistance under this part shall consult with stakeholders described in subsection 7d7 on an ongoing basis1 as determined by the eligible agency4 ,this may include consultation in order to-- 7#a7 provide input on annual updates to the comprehensive needs assessment required under subsection 7c77#a77;,b72 7#b7 ensure programs of study are-- 7,a7 responsive to community employment needs2 7,b7 aligned with employment priorities in the ,state1 regional1 tribal1 or local economy identified by employers and the entities described in subsection 7d71 which may include in-demand industry sectors or occupations identified by the local workforce development board2 7,c7 informed by labor market information1 including information provided under section #ae7;e77#b77;,c7 of the ,wagner-,peyser ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #dia-b7;e77#b77;,c772 7,d7 designed to meet current1 intermediate1 or long-term labor market projections2 and 7,e7 allow employer input1 including input from industry or sector partnerships in the local area1 where applicable1 into the development and implementation of programs of study to ensure such programs of study align with skills required by local employment opportunities1 including activities such as the identification of relevant standards1 curriculum1 industry-recognized credentials1 and current technology and equipment2 7#c7 identify and encourage opportunities for work-based learning2 and 7#d7 ensure funding under this part is used in a coordinated manner with other local resources4 4 #acd4 ,local uses of funds ,section #ace 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #bcee7 is amended to read as follows3 #ace4 ,local uses of funds 7a7 ,general authority ,each eligible recipient that receives funds under this part shall use such funds to develop1 coordinate1 implement1 or improve career and technical education programs to meet the needs identified in the comprehensive needs assessment described in section #acd7;c74 7b7 ,requirements for uses of funds ,funds made available to eligible recipients under this part shall be used to support career and technical education programs that are of sufficient size1 scope1 and quality to be effective and that-- 7#a7 provide career exploration and career development activities through an organized1 systematic framework designed to aid students1 including in the middle grades1 before enrolling and while participating in a career and technical education program1 in making informed plans and decisions about future education and career opportunities and programs of study1 which may include-- 7,a7 introductory courses or activities focused on career exploration and career awareness1 including non-traditional fields2 7,b7 readily available career and labor market information1 including information on-- 7i7 occupational supply and demand2 7ii7 educational requirements2 7iii7 other information on careers aligned to ,state1 local1 or ,tribal 7as applicable7 economic priorities2 and 7iv7 employment sectors2 7,c7 programs and activities related to the development of student graduation and career plans2 7,d7 career guidance and academic counselors that provide information on postsecondary education and career options2 7,e7 any other activity that advances knowledge of career opportunities and assists students in making informed decisions about future education and employment goals1 including non-traditional fields2 or 7,f7 providing students with strong experience in1 and comprehensive understanding of1 all aspects of industry2 7#b7 provide professional development for teachers1 faculty1 school leaders1 administrators1 specialized instructional support personnel1 career guidance and academic counselors1 or paraprofessionals1 as appropriate1 with respect to content and pedagogy and support activities described in section #abb1 which may include-- 7,a7 supporting individualized academic and career and technical education instructional approaches1 including the integration of academic and career and technical education standards and curricula2 7,b7 ensuring labor market information is used to inform the programs1 guidance1 and advisement offered to students1 including information provided under section #ae7;e77#b77;,c7 of the ,wagner-,peyser ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #dil-#b7;e77#b77;,c772 7,c7 providing teachers1 faculty1 school leaders1 administrators1 specialized instructional support personnel1 career guidance and academic counselors1 or paraprofessionals1 as appropriate1 with opportunities to advance knowledge1 skills1 and understanding of all aspects of an industry1 including the latest workplace equipment1 technologies1 standards1 and credentials2 7,d7 supporting school leaders and administrators in managing career and technical education programs in the schools1 institutions1 or local educational agencies of such school leaders or administrators2 7,e7 supporting the implementation of strategies to improve student achievement and close gaps in student participation and performance in career and technical education programs2 7,f7 providing teachers1 faculty1 specialized instructional support personnel1 career guidance and academic counselors1 principals1 school leaders1 or paraprofessionals1 as appropriate1 with opportunities to advance knowledge1 skills1 and understanding in pedagogical practices1 including1 to the extent the eligible recipient determines that such evidence is reasonably available1 evidence-based pedagogical practices2 7,g7 training teachers1 faculty1 school leaders1 administrators1 specialized instructional support personnel1 career guidance and academic counselors1 or paraprofessionals1 as appropriate1 to provide appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities1 and students with disabilities who are provided accommodations under the ,rehabilitation ,act of #aigc 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #gja et seq47 or the ,individuals with ,disabilities ,education ,act2 7,h7 training teachers1 faculty1 specialized instructional support personnel1 career guidance and academic counselors1 and paraprofessionals in frameworks to effectively teach students1 including a particular focus on students with disabilities and ,english learners1 which may include universal design for learning1 multi-tier systems of supports1 and positive behavioral interventions and support2 or 7,i7 training for the effective use of community spaces that provide access to tools1 technology1 and knowledge for learners and entrepreneurs1 such as makerspaces or libraries2 7#c7 provide within career and technical education-- 7,a7 the skills necessary to pursue high-skill1 high-wage1 or in-demand industry sectors or occupations2 and 7,b7 support to reduce or eliminate out-of-pocket expenses for special populations participating in career and technical education1 including those participating in dual or concurrent enrollment programs or early college high school programs1 and supporting the costs associated with fees1 transportation1 child care1 or mobility challenges for those special populations2 7#d7 support integration of academic skills into career and technical education programs and programs of study to support-- 7,a7 ,,cte participants at the secondary school level in meeting the challenging ,state academic standards adopted under section #aaaa7;b77#a7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife by the ,state in which the eligible recipient is located2 and 7,b7 ,,cte participants at the postsecondary level in achieving academic skills2 7#e7 plan and carry out elements that support the implementation of career and technical education programs and programs of study and that result in increasing student achievement of the local levels of performance established under section #aac1 which may include-- 7,a7 a curriculum aligned with the requirements for a program of study2 7,b7 sustainable relationships among education1 business and industry1 and other community stakeholders1 including industry or sector partnerships in the local area1 where applicable1 that are designed to facilitate the process of continuously updating and aligning programs of study with skills that are in demand in the ,state1 regional1 or local economy1 and in collaboration with business outreach staff in one-stop centers1 as defined in section #c of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #cajb71 and other appropriate organizations1 including community-based and youth-serving organizations2 7,c7 where appropriate1 expanding opportunities for ,,cte concentrators to participate in accelerated learning programs 7as described in section #dajd7;b77#c77;,a77i77,,iv7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #gaad7;b77#c77;,a77i77,,iv771 including dual or concurrent enrollment programs1 early college high schools1 and the development or implementation of articulation agreements as part of a career and technical education program of study2 7,d7 appropriate equipment1 technology1 and instructional materials 7including support for library resources7 aligned with business and industry needs1 including machinery1 testing equipment1 tools1 implements1 hardware and software1 and other new and emerging instructional materials2 7,e7 a continuum of work-based learning opportunities1 including simulated work environments2 7,f7 industry-recognized certification examinations or other assessments leading toward a recognized postsecondary credential2 7,g7 efforts to recruit and retain career and technical education program teachers1 faculty1 school leaders1 administrators1 specialized instructional support personnel1 career guidance and academic counselors1 and paraprofessionals2 7,h7 where applicable1 coordination with other education and workforce development programs and initiatives1 including career pathways and sector partnerships developed under the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #caja et seq47 and other ,federal laws and initiatives that provide students with transition-related services1 including the ,individuals with ,disabilities ,education ,act2 7,i7 expanding opportunities for students to participate in distance career and technical education and blended-learning programs2 7,j7 expanding opportunities for students to participate in competency-based education programs2 7,k7 improving career guidance and academic counseling programs that assist students in making informed academic and career and technical education decisions1 including academic and financial aid counseling2 7,l7 supporting the integration of employability skills into career and technical education programs and programs of study1 including through family and consumer science programs2 7,m7 supporting programs and activities that increase access1 student engagement1 and success in science1 technology1 engineering1 and mathematics fields 7including computer science and architecture7 for students who are members of groups underrepresented in such subject fields2 7,n7 providing career and technical education1 in a school or other educational setting1 for adults or out-of-school youth to complete secondary school education or upgrade technical skills2 7,o7 supporting career and technical student organizations1 including student preparation for and participation in technical skills competitions aligned with career and technical education program standards and curricula2 7,p7 making all forms of instructional content widely available1 which may include use of open educational resources2 7,q7 supporting the integration of arts and design skills1 when appropriate1 into career and technical education programs and programs of study2 7,r7 partnering with a qualified intermediary to improve training1 the development of public-private partnerships1 systems development1 capacity-building1 and scalability of the delivery of high-quality career and technical education2 or 7,s7 other activities to improve career and technical education programs2 and 7#f7 develop and implement evaluations of the activities carried out with funds under this part1 including evaluations necessary to complete the comprehensive needs assessment required under section #acd7;c7 and the local report required under section #aac7;b77#d77;,b74 7c7 ,pooling funds ,an eligible recipient may pool a portion of funds received under this ,act with a portion of funds received under this ,act available to one or more eligible recipients to support implementation of programs of study through the activities described in subsection 7b77#b74 7d7 ,administrative costs ,each eligible recipient receiving funds under this part shall not use more than #e percent of such funds for costs associated with the administration of activities under this section4 4 ,,ii ,general provisions #bja4 ,federal and ,state administrative provisions 7a7 ,in general ,the ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #bcja et seq47 is amended-- 7#a7 in section #caa-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking and tech prep program activities2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7i7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,i7 by amending subparagraph 7,a7 to read as follows3 7,a7 ,in general ,except as provided in subparagraph 7,b71 7,c71 or 7,d71 in order for a ,state to receive its full allotment of funds under this ,act for any fiscal year1 the ,secretary must find that the ,state's fiscal effort per student1 or the aggregate expenditures of such ,state1 with respect to career and technical education for the preceding fiscal year was not less than the fiscal effort per student1 or the aggregate expenditures of such ,state1 for the second preceding fiscal year4 2 7,,ii7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking shall exclude capital expenditures1 special #a-time project costs1 and the cost of pilot programs4 and inserting shall1 at the request of the ,state1 exclude competitive or incentive-based programs established by the ,state1 capital expenditures1 special one-time project costs1 and the cost of pilot programs42 and 7,,iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7,d7 ,establishing the ,state baseline ,for purposes of applying subparagraph 7,a7 for years which require the calculation of the ,state's fiscal effort per student1 or aggregate expenditures of such ,state1 with respect to career and technical education for the first full fiscal year following the date of enactment of the ,strengthening ,career and ,technical ,education for the #bast ,century ,act1 the ,state may determine the ,state's fiscal effort per student1 or aggregate expenditures of such ,state1 with respect to career and technical education for such first full fiscal year by-- 7i7 continuing to use the ,state's fiscal effort per student1 or aggregate expenditures of such ,state1 with respect to career and technical education1 as was in effect on the day before the date of enactment of the ,strengthening ,career and ,technical ,education for the #bast ,century ,act2 or 7ii7 establishing a new level of fiscal effort per student1 or aggregate expenditures of such ,state1 with respect to career and technical education1 which is not less than #ie percent of the ,state's fiscal effort per student1 or the aggregate expenditures of such ,state1 with respect to career and technical education for the preceding fiscal year4 2 7ii7 by striking paragraph 7#b7 and inserting the following3 7#b7 ,failure to meet 7,a7 ,in ,general ,the ,secretary shall reduce the amount of a ,state's allotment of funds under this ,act for any fiscal year in the exact proportion by which the ,state fails to meet the requirement of paragraph 7#a7 by falling below the ,state's fiscal effort per student or the ,state's aggregate expenditures 7using the measure most favorable to the ,state71 if the ,state failed to meet such requirement 7as determined using the measure most favorable to the ,state7 for #a or more of the #e immediately preceding fiscal years4 7,b7 ,special ,rule ,no such lesser amount shall be used for computing the effort required under paragraph 7#a7 for subsequent years4 7#c7 ,waiver ,the ,secretary may waive paragraph 7#b7 due to exceptional or uncontrollable circumstances affecting the ability of the ,state to meet the requirement of paragraph 7#a7 such as a natural disaster or an unforeseen and precipitous decline in financial resources4 ,no level of funding permitted under such a waiver may be used as the basis for computing the fiscal effort or aggregate expenditures required under this section for years subsequent to the year covered by such waiver4 ,the fiscal effort or aggregate expenditures for the subsequent years shall be computed on the basis of the level of funding that would1 but for such waiver1 have been required4 2 7#b7 in section #cad7a71 by striking career path or major and inserting career pathway or program of study2 7#c7 in section #cae-- 7,a7 by inserting or programs of study after career and technical education programs2 and 7,b7 by striking seventh grade and inserting the middle grades 7as such term is defined in section #haja of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife72 7#d7 in section #cag7;b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by inserting 1 including programs of study1 after activities2 and 7ii7 by striking who reside in the geographical area served by and inserting in areas served by2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 by striking the geographical area and inserting areas2 and 7ii7 by inserting 1 including programs of study1 after activities2 7#e7 by striking title ,,ii and redesignating title ,,iii as title ,,ii2 7#f7 by redesignating sections #caa through #cah1 as amended by this section1 as sections #baa through #bah1 respectively2 7#g7 by redesignating sections #cba through #cbd as sections #bba through #bbd1 respectively2 and 7#h7 by inserting after section #bah 7as so redesignated7 the following3 #bai4 ,study on programs of study aligned to high-skill1 high-wage occupations 7a7 ,scope of study ,the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall conduct a study to evaluate-- 7#a7 the strategies1 components1 policies1 and practices used by eligible agencies or eligible recipients receiving funding under this ,act to successfully assist-- 7,a7 all students in pursuing and completing programs of study aligned to high-skill1 high-wage occupations2 and 7,b7 any special population or specific subgroup of students identified in section #aaaa7;h77#a77;,c77ii7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife in pursuing and completing programs of study aligned to high-skill1 high-wage occupations in fields in which such special population or subgroup is underrepresented2 and 7#b7 any challenges associated with replication of such strategies1 components1 policies1 and practices4 7b7 ,consultation ,in carrying out the study conducted under subsection 7a71 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall consult with a geographically diverse 7including urban1 suburban1 and rural7 representation of-- 7#a7 students and parents2 7#b7 eligible agencies and eligible recipients2 7#c7 teachers1 faculty1 specialized instructional support personnel1 and paraprofessionals1 including those with expertise in preparing career and technical education students for non-traditional fields2 7#d7 ,indian ,tribes and ,tribal organizations2 7#e7 special populations2 and 7#f7 representatives of business and industry4 7c7 ,submission ,upon completion1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall submit the study conducted under subsection 7a7 to the ,committee on ,education and the ,workforce of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,health1 ,education1 ,labor1 and ,pensions of the ,senate4 4 7b7 ,conforming amendment ,section #h7;a7 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #bcjf;a7a77 is amended by striking #caa7;b71 and #cbc and inserting #baa7;b71 and #bbc4 ,,iii ,amendments to the ,wagner-,peyser ,act #cja4 ,state responsibilities ,section #ae7;e77#b7 of the ,wagner-,peyser ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #dil-#b7;e77#b77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking subparagraph 7,b7 and inserting the following3 7,b7 consult with eligible agencies 7defined in section #c of the ,carl ,d4 ,perkins ,career and ,technical ,education ,act of #bjjf 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #bcjb771 ,state educational agencies1 and local educational agencies concerning the provision of workforce and labor market information in order to-- 7i7 meet the needs of secondary school and postsecondary school students who seek such information2 and 7ii7 annually inform the development and implementation of programs of study defined in section #c of the ,carl ,d4 ,perkins ,career and ,technical ,education ,act of #bjjf 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #bcjb71 and career pathways2 2 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,g71 by striking and after the semicolon2 7#c7 in subparagraph 7,h71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7#d7 by adding at the end the following3 7,i7 provide1 on an annual and timely basis to each eligible agency 7defined in section #c of the ,carl ,d4 ,perkins ,career and ,technical ,education ,act of #bjjf 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #bcjb771 the data and information described in subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 of subsection 7a77#a74 4 ,july #af1 #bjah,read twice and placed on the calendar