,,ii #aaeth ,,congress #b;d ,session ,s4 #ccfb ,,in ,,the ,,senate ,,of ,,the ,,united ,,states ,august #bb1 #bjah ,mr4 ,brown 7for himself and ,mr4 ,van ,hollen7 introduced the following bill2 which was read twice and referred to the ,committee on ,health1 ,education1 ,labor1 and ,pensions ,a ,,bill ,to provide grants to communities affected by substance use disorder to enable those communities to plan for and implement full-service community schools4 #a4 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,full-,service ,community ,schools in ,distressed ,communities ,act of #bjah4 #b4 ,findings ,congress makes the following findings3 7#a7 ,more than half of our ,nation's school children1 approximately #be1jjj1jjj students1 live in low-income households4 ,this is the highest proportion of students living in low-income households since the statistic has been collected4 7#b7 ,data shows the rising national trend of opioid use in middle to high school age youth in rural areas4 ,according to a #bjac study of children aged #ab through #ag1 non-medical prescription drugs are the second most used type of drug used next to marijuana1 with opioids being the most common among those non-medical prescription drugs4 7#c7 ,centers for ,disease ,control and ,prevention data shows rural areas have seen a rise in overdose death with rural opioid usage at #ag4j per #ajj1jjj people1 rising above the urban overdose rate of #af4b per #ajj1jjj people for the first time since this data has been collected4 7#d7 ,integrated student supports1 expanded learning time and opportunities1 family and community engagement1 and collaborative leadership are key practices of community school models 7referred to in this section as community schools7 and research shows that those key practices are found in high quality schools that address barriers to learning from outside the school4 7#e7 ,a #bjag report indicates that community schools have the potential for closing racial and economic achievement gaps4 7#f7 ,community schools that provide integrated student supports1 such as counseling1 medical and dental services1 and transportation are associated with positive and improving student outcomes in areas such as attendance1 social and emotional functioning1 and academic achievement4 7#g7 ,community schools that provide well-designed expanded learning and opportunities have positive academic and nonacademic outcomes1 including improvements in student attendance1 behavior1 and academic achievement at those community schools4 7#h7 ,positive student outcomes such as reduced absenteeism1 improved academic achievement1 and improved student climate are associated with the strong family and community engagement practices of community schools4 ,research shows that these practices increase trust inside the school community among students1 parents1 and teachers1 which relates to positive student outcomes4 7#i7 ,collaborative leadership structures and practice in community schools create conditions that improve student learning and well-being as well as improved relationships inside and outside of the school4 #c4 ,full-service community schools grants for distressed communities ,subpart #b of part ,f of title ,,iv of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #gbga et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #dfbf4 ,full-service community schools grants for distressed communities 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,collaborative leadership structure ,the term collaborative leadership structure means an advisory and coordinating leadership structure that-- 7,a7 includes-- 7i7 not less than #b representatives from each participating local educational agency1 of which not less than one shall be an educator2 and 7ii7 not less than #a representative from each participating1 system-level partner1 which may include government agencies1 parents1 underrepresented groups in the community1 key pipeline service providers1 and a broad array of other stakeholders supported by the community2 7,b7 advises the grantee on the use of grant funds under this section2 7,c7 provides information1 input1 and recommendations to the grantee to support the full-service community schools1 including recommending memoranda of understanding between the grantee1 representatives of the collaborative leadership structure1 and other participants in the initiative to facilitate policy1 resource alignment1 and the provision of adequate resources to support the full-service community schools2 and 7,d7 otherwise assists the grantee with implementation of the grant under this section4 7#b7 ,school-site advisory team ,the term school-site advisory team means a team that includes not less than #a representative of each of the following groups3 7,a7 ,teachers4 7,b7 ,specialized instructional support personnel4 7,c7 ,community partners4 7,d7 ,school administration1 including administrative staff and other non-instructional staff4 7,e7 ,students4 7,f7 ,parents4 7b7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall award grants1 on a competitive basis1 to eligible entities described in section #dfbb7a77;,b7 to enable those eligible entities to plan for1 build capacity for1 and implement full-service community schools4 7c7 ,application 7#a7 ,in general ,an eligible entity described in section #dfbb7a77;,b7 that desires a grant under this section shall submit an application to the ,secretary at such time and in such manner as the ,secretary may require1 including1 at a minimum-- 7,a7 a description of the eligible entity2 7,b7 a description of the capacity of the eligible entity to coordinate and1 in collaboration with its partner entities1 facilitate the provision of pipeline services at two or more full-service community schools2 7,c7 a memorandum of understanding1 among all partner entities in the eligible entity1 that includes a commitment to establishing a collaborative leadership structure that contributes to planning and implementation of a full-service community school program2 7,d7 the identification of a minimum of #b schools that-- 7i7 show an interest1 voluntarily1 in participating in a full-service community school program2 7ii7 have a demonstrated need for a full-service community school2 and 7iii7 have committed to establishing or designating a school site advisory team to support the school's full-service community school initiative2 7,e7 the designation of an individual to serve as the district liaison1 who will direct the planning and implementation of the grant under this section1 including by coordinating with service providers2 7,f7 a description1 including relevant data1 regarding any substance use disorder problems in the area served by each local educational agency that is part of the eligible entity2 7,g7 a preliminary list of pipeline services1 including existing and additional pipeline services1 to be coordinated and provided by the eligible entity and its partner entities2 and 7,h7 an assurance that the eligible entity and its partner entities will focus services on schools eligible for a schoolwide program under section #aaad4 7#b7 ,priority ,in awarding grants under this section1 the ,secretary shall give priority to eligible entities that-- 7,a7 include a local educational agency that serves a county in which there has been a high overdose rate1 a high rate of drug-related deaths1 or a high rate of drug-related incarceration2 and 7,b7 will establish full-service community schools at schools-- 7i7 in which not less than #dj percent of students are eligible for free or reduced-price meals under the ,richard ,b4 ,russell ,national ,school ,lunch ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agea et seq472 and 7ii7 that operate a schoolwide program under section #aaad4 7#c7 ,reservation of funds ,the ,secretary shall reserve #cj percent of the funds appropriated to carry out this section to award grants under this section to eligible entities that are eligible for the ,rural ,education ,achievement ,program under subpart #a or #b of part ,b of title ,v4 7d7 ,uses of funds 7#a7 ,planning 7,a7 ,in general ,an eligible entity receiving a grant under this section shall use grant funds during the first year of the grant 7or a shorter period of time if the eligible entity completes the planning report described in paragraph 7#b7 in less than #a year7 to-- 7i7 convene the community-wide collaborative leadership structure not later than #fj days after the date of receipt of the grant2 7ii7 in collaboration with the collaborative leadership structure1 identify full-time1 school-designated site coordinators for each full-service community school to work with the district liaison on the planning and implementation of the grant under this section1 including coordinating with service providers2 7iii7 following the administration of a thorough needs and asset assessment at each school site and an analysis of the results1 work with site coordinators to identify1 and collaborate with1 service providers 7which may include public1 private1 and nonprofit agencies or organizations that provide higher education1 educational enrichment1 substance abuse prevention and education1 mental and physical health services1 housing assistance1 transportation1 job training1 and social welfare services7 that have the capacity1 and demonstrated effectiveness1 to participate in a full-service community school and provide pipeline services for a full-service community school in the relevant area2 and 7iv7 complete a planning report1 as described in paragraph 7#b71 that details the implementation plan before moving forward with implementation4 7,b7 ,revision of collaborative leadership structure ,an eligible entity may revise the eligible entity's collaborative leadership structure membership1 as needed1 to reflect the results of each full-service community school's needs and asset assessment and the eligible entity's subsequent identification of partner entities4 7#b7 ,planning report ,not later than #a year after the date on which the grant under this section was awarded1 the eligible entity shall submit to the ,secretary a planning report1 which shall include the following3 7,a7 ,a description of the actions taken to coordinate and1 in collaboration with its partner entities1 facilitate the provision of pipeline services at two or more full-service community schools4 7,b7 ,a comprehensive plan that includes descriptions of the following3 7i7 ,the student1 family1 and school community to be served1 including demographic information4 7ii7 ,how the full-service community schools initiative contributes to advancing the strategic school improvement goals and efforts of the local educational agencies that serve the full-service community schools4 7iii7 ,results of a thorough needs and assets assessment of students1 staff1 families1 and communities that identifies the academic1 physical1 nonacademic1 physical and mental health1 and other needs of students1 families1 and community residents4 7iv7 ,annual measurable performance objectives and outcomes1 including an increase in the number and percentage of families and students targeted for services each year of the program1 in order to ensure that children are-- 7,i7 meeting the challenging ,state academic standards established under section #aaaa7;b72 and 7,,ii7 safe1 healthy1 and supported by engaged families4 7v7 ,pipeline services1 including existing and additional pipeline services1 to be coordinated by the site coordinator and provided by the eligible entity and its partner entities1 including an explanation of-- 7,i7 why such services have been selected1 including references to the needs and assets assessment described in clause 7iii72 7,,ii7 how such services will improve student academic achievement2 7,,iii7 how such services address social and emotional needs of students and the use of trauma informed care2 7,,iv7 how such services will address the annual measurable performance objectives and outcomes described in clause 7iv72 and 7,v7 what services are designed to address the needs for youth transitioning out of high school or disconnected youth aged #af through #bd4 7vi7 ,plans to ensure that each full-service community school site has a full-time site coordinator of pipeline services at such school1 including a description of the applicable funding sources1 plans for professional development for the personnel managing1 coordinating1 or delivering pipeline services1 plans to establish school-site advisory teams1 and plans for joint utilization of school facilities1 which shall include opportunities for collaboration at each school between the site coordinator1 members of the school-site advisory team1 families1 and the community to plan1 evaluate progress1 and re-assess needs4 7vii7 ,plans for annual evaluation based upon attainment of the performance objectives and outcomes described in clause 7iv74 7viii7 ,plans for sustaining the programs and services described in this subsection after the grant period1 including through the use of eligible ,federal funds provided under title ,i and other funds provided under this title4 7#c7 ,implementation ,after submission of the planning grant under paragraph 7#b71 for the remainder of the grant period an eligible entity receiving a grant under this section shall use grant funds to-- 7,a7 in collaboration with partner entities and service providers identified under paragraph 7#a77;,a77iii71 facilitate the provision of pipeline services for not less than #b full-service community schools in the area served by the eligible entity2 and 7,b7 support and enable the liaison described in paragraph 7#a77;,a77ii7 to lead the collaborative leadership structure and carry out the activities described in the eligible entity's grant application and planning report under this section4 7e7 ,duration2 ,renewal 7#a7 ,duration ,grants under this section shall be awarded for a #e-year period4 7#b7 ,renewal ,the ,secretary may renew a grant under this section for an additional #b-year period1 after considering the eligible entity's performance on the indicators described in subsection 7d77#b77;,b77iv74 7f7 ,grant amounts ,minimum grants awarded under this section shall be in the amount of #aej1jjj for each community school that an eligible entity will develop and support under the grant1 for each year of the grant and each year of a renewal grant4 7g7 ,evaluations by the institute of education sciences ,the ,secretary1 acting through the ,director of the ,institute of ,education ,sciences1 shall conduct evaluations of the effectiveness of grants awarded under this section in planning for1 building capacity for1 and implementing full-service community schools4 7h7 ,evaluations by grantees ,the ,secretary shall require each eligible entity receiving a grant under this section to-- 7#a7 conduct annual evaluations of the progress achieved with the grant in planning for1 building capacity for1 and implementing full-service community schools2 7#b7 use such evaluations to refine and improve activities carried out through the grant and the annual measurable performance objectives and outcomes under subsection 7d77#b77;,b77iv72 and 7#c7 make the results of such evaluations publicly available1 including by providing public notice of such availability4 7i7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section shall be construed to alter or otherwise affect the rights1 remedies1 and procedures afforded school or local educational agency employees under ,federal1 ,state1 or local laws 7including applicable regulations or court orders7 or under the terms of collective bargaining agreements1 memoranda of understanding1 or other agreements between such employees and their employers4 7j7 ,supplement1 not supplant ,funds made available to an eligible entity through a grant under this section for activities described in this section may be used only to supplement1 and not supplant1 any other ,federal1 ,state1 or local funds that would otherwise be available to carry out the activities assisted under this section4 7k7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section #de1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjai1 #bjbj1 #bjba1 #bjbb1 and #bjbc4 4