,,ii #aaeth ,,congress #ast ,session ,s4 #deh ,,in ,,the ,,senate ,,of ,,the ,,united ,,states ,february #bg1 #bjag,mr4 ,tester 7for himself1 ,mr4 ,franken1 and ,mr4 ,udall7 introduced the following bill2 which was read twice and referred to the ,committee on ,indian ,affairs ,a ,,bill ,to support the education of ,indian children4 #a4 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,native ,educator ,support and ,training ,act or the ,,nest ,act4 ,i ,student assistance ,a ,scholarships for the study of education and school administration #aja4 ,scholarship programs for educators of ,indian students and ,indian educators ,part ,b of title ,,ii of the ,higher ,education ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajca et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #f ,indian educator scholarship program #bei;,a4 ,purpose2 ,definitions 7a7 ,purpose ,the purposes of this subpart are-- 7#a7 to carry out the ,united ,states trust responsibility for the education of ,indian children2 and 7#b7 to provide a more stable base of education professionals with an understanding of the needs of ,indian students to serve in public elementary schools and secondary schools1 schools funded by the ,bureau of ,indian ,education1 the ,department of ,education1 ,state educational agencies1 and local educational agencies4 7b7 ,definitions ,in this subpart3 7#a7 ,the term ,indian shall have the meaning given that term in section #caf4 7#b7 ,the term ,bureau-funded school has the meaning given the term in section #aada of the ,education ,amendments of #aigh 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #bjba74 #bei;,b4 ,terms and conditions of scholarship contracts 7a7 ,in ,general ,unless otherwise specified1 a scholarship grant under this subpart shall have the terms and conditions described in this section4 7b7 ,contents of contract 7#a7 ,in general ,the written contract between the ,secretary and the individual receiving a scholarship grant under this subpart shall contain the following3 7,a7 ,a statement that the ,secretary agrees to provide the individual with a scholarship in accordance with section #bei;,c1 #bei;,d1 or #bei;,e1 as the case may be4 7,b7 ,a statement that the individual agrees-- 7i7 to accept the relevant scholarship under this subpart2 7ii7 to maintain enrollment in the course of study for which the scholarship was awarded until the individual completes the course of study2 7iii7 while enrolled in such course of study1 to maintain an acceptable level of academic standing 7as determined by the ,secretary1 taking into account the requirements of the institution of higher education offering such course of study72 and 7iv7 to serve1 through full-time employment at an eligible school or eligible service employer 7as described under section #bei;,c1 #bei;,d1 or #bei;,e1 as the case may be71 for a time period 7referred to in this section as the period of obligated service7 equal to the greater of-- 7,i7 #a year for the equivalent of each school year for which the individual was provided a scholarship under this subpart2 or 7,,ii7 #c years4 7,c7 ,a statement of the damages to which the ,united ,states is entitled1 under subsection 7d71 for the individual's breach of the contract4 7,d7 ,any other relevant statements of the rights and liabilities of the ,secretary and of the individual1 in accordance with the provisions of this subpart4 7#b7 ,period of obligated service 7,a7 ,in ,general ,the recipient of a scholarship grant under this subpart shall be required to carry out a period of obligated service1 as described in paragraph 7#a77;,b77iv74 7,b7 ,deferment 7i7 ,in general ,at the request of an individual who has entered into a contract described in this subsection1 the ,secretary shall grant a deferment for the period of obligated service of such individual under such contract for any of the following reasons3 7,i7 ,advanced study ,for advanced study to enable such individual to complete a course of study leading to an advanced degree in elementary or secondary education or school administration1 or needed to become certified by a ,state or ,indian tribe to teach1 for an appropriate period 7in years1 as determined by the ,secretary74 7,,ii7 ,family and medical leave ,for family or medical leave for a period in alignment with section #ajb of the ,family and ,medical ,leave ,act of #aiic 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #bfab7 and as approved by the ,secretary4 7,,iii7 ,military service ,if the individual is a member of the ,national ,guard or other reserve component of the ,armed ,forces of the ,united ,states1 or a member of such ,armed ,forces in a retired status1 and such individual is called or ordered to active duty 7as defined in section #aja7;d77#a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code71 such individual shall be eligible for a deferment during the period of active duty and for an appropriate period 7as determined by the ,secretary7 after returning from active duty4 7ii7 ,conditions of deferment ,a deferment granted under this subparagraph shall be subject to the following conditions3 7,i7 ,the deferment period shall not be counted as satisfying any period of obligated service that is required under this section4 7,,ii7 ,the period of obligated service of the individual shall commence at the later of-- 7aa7 #ij days after the completion of the deferment period2 7bb7 the commencement of the first school year at the school where the individual has been hired that begins after the completion of the deferment2 or 7cc7 a date specified by the ,secretary4 7,c7 ,part-time study ,in the case of an individual receiving a scholarship under this subpart who is enrolled part-time in an approved course of study-- 7i7 a scholarship under this subpart shall be for a period of years not to exceed the part-time equivalent of #d years1 as determined by the ,secretary2 7ii7 the period of obligated service shall be equal to the greater of-- 7,i7 #a year for the equivalent of each full-time academic year for which the individual was provided a scholarship 7as determined by the ,secretary by adding the fractions of a full-time academic year that each period of part-time attendance comprises72 or 7,,ii7 #b years2 and 7iii7 the amount of the monthly stipend specified in subsection 7c7 shall be reduced pro rata1 as determined by the ,secretary1 based on the number of hours of study in which such individual is enrolled4 7c7 ,scholarship 7#a7 ,in general ,a scholarship provided to a student under this subpart for a school year shall equal the amount of-- 7,a7 the tuition of the student2 7,b7 all other reasonable educational expenses incurred by the student in such school year1 including fees1 books1 laboratory expenses1 and other expenses as determined by the ,secretary2 and 7,c7 a stipend of #hjj per month 7adjusted in accordance with paragraph 7#c77 for each of the #ab consecutive months beginning with the first month of such school year4 7#b7 ,payment to an institution of higher education ,the ,secretary may contract with an institution of higher education in which a participant in the scholarship program under this subpart is enrolled for the payment to such institution on behalf of the student of the amounts of tuition and other reasonable educational expenses described in subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 of paragraph 7#a74 ,payment to such institution may be made without regard to subsections 7a7 and 7b7 of section #ccbd of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#c7 ,stipend ,the amount of the monthly stipend described in paragraph 7#a77;,c7 shall be increased by the ,secretary for each school year ending in a fiscal year beginning after ,september #cj1 #bjah1 by the amount 7rounded to the next highest multiple of #a7 equal to the amount of such stipend multiplied by the percentage adjustment in the rates of pay under the ,general ,schedule taking effect under section #ecjc of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 during the fiscal year in which such school year ends 7if such adjustment is an increase74 7d7 ,liability2 failure ,to complete the period of obligated service2 repayment 7#a7 ,liability ,an individual who has entered into a written contract with the ,secretary under this section shall be liable to the ,united ,states for the amount which has been paid to1 or on behalf of1 such individual under the contract1 if such individual-- 7,a7 fails to maintain an acceptable level of academic standing in the institution of higher education in which the individual is enrolled 7as determined by the ,secretary taking into account the requirements of the institution of higher education offering such course of study72 7,b7 is dismissed from such institution of higher education for disciplinary reasons2 7,c7 voluntarily terminates the training in such institution of higher education for which such individual is provided a scholarship under such contract before the completion of such training2 or 7,d7 fails to accept payment1 or instructs the institution of higher education in which such individual is enrolled not to accept payment1 under this section4 7#b7 ,failure to complete the period of obligated service ,an individual who has entered into a written contract with the ,secretary under this section may petition the ,secretary to delay the date on which the individual would otherwise be required to begin the period of obligated service if such individual has not succeeded in obtaining employment required by this section4 ,in support of such petition1 the individual shall supply such reasonable information as the ,secretary may require4 ,the ,secretary shall retain full discretion regarding the decision about whether to grant or decline such a delay and to determine the duration of any delay that is granted4 7#c7 ,repayment 7,a7 ,in general ,an individual who has entered into a written contract with the ,secretary under this section and who is liable for any amount of damages which the ,united ,states is entitled to recover under this subsection shall-- 7i7 begin payment of such damages to the ,united ,states within #a year of the date of the breach or on such later date as specified by the ,secretary2 and 7ii7 repay the amount of such damages in full following a schedule and by a deadline determined by the ,secretary4 7,b7 ,recovery of damages ,if damages described in subparagraph 7,a7 are delinquent for #c months1 the ,secretary shall1 for the purpose of recovering such damages-- 7i7 utilize collection agencies contracted with by the ,administrator of the ,general ,services ,administration2 or 7ii7 enter into contracts for the recovery of such damages with collection agencies selected by the ,secretary4 7,c7 ,contracts for recovery of damages ,each contract for recovering damages pursuant to this paragraph shall provide that the contractor will1 not less than once every #f months1 submit to the ,secretary a status report on the success of the contractor in collecting such damages4 ,section #cgah of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall apply to any such contract to the extent not inconsistent with this subsection4 7#d7 ,death ,upon the death of an individual who receives1 or has received1 a scholarship under this subpart1 any obligation of such individual for service or payment that relates to such scholarship shall be canceled4 7#e7 ,waiver 7,a7 ,required waiver ,the ,secretary shall provide for the partial or total waiver or suspension of any obligation of service or payment of a recipient of a scholarship under this subpart1 if the ,secretary determines that-- 7i7 it is not possible for the recipient to meet the obligation or make the payment2 7ii7 requiring the recipient to meet the obligation or make the payment would result in extreme hardship to the recipient2 or 7iii7 the enforcement of the requirement to meet the obligation or make the payment would be unconscionable4 7,b7 ,permissible waiver ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 for other good cause shown1 the ,secretary may waive1 in whole or in part1 the right of the ,united ,states to recover funds made available under this section4 7#f7 ,bankruptcy 7,a7 ,in general ,subject to subparagraph 7,b71 and notwithstanding any other provision of law1 with respect to a recipient of a scholarship under this subpart1 no obligation for payment may be released by a discharge in bankruptcy under title #aa4 7,b7 ,exception ,the prohibition described in subparagraph 7,a7 shall not apply if-- 7i7 such discharge is granted after the expiration of the #e-year period beginning on the initial date on which that payment is due2 and 7ii7 the bankruptcy court finds that the nondischarge of the obligation would be unconscionable4 7e7 ,applicability of other provisions ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 an individual receiving a scholarship under this subpart shall continue to be eligible for any other grant programs and loan forgiveness programs for which the individual would otherwise be eligible4 #bei;,c4 ,indian student educator scholarship program 7a7 ,grants authorized 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall provide to each eligible applicant who is accepted for a scholarship under this section with a scholarship grant in each school year or years for a period during which such individual is pursuing a course of study in elementary or secondary education or school administration at an institution of higher education4 7#b7 ,designation ,scholarships made under paragraph 7#a7 shall be designated ,indian student educator scholarships4 7b7 ,eligibility 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall select which eligible applicants will receive an ,indian student educator scholarship under subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,criteria ,in order to be eligible to receive an ,indian student educator scholarship1 an individual shall-- 7,a7 be accepted for enrollment1 or be enrolled1 as a full-time or part-time student in a course of study in elementary or secondary education or school administration at an institution of higher education2 7,b7 submit an application to participate in the ,indian educator scholarship program at such time and in such manner as the ,secretary shall determine2 and 7,c7 sign and submit to the ,secretary1 at the time that such application is submitted1 a written contract as described in section #bei;,b1 which shall include a commitment to serve through full-time employment at an eligible school for the period of obligated service4 7c7 ,eligible schools ,an individual shall be considered to be serving1 through full-time employment at an eligible school1 as required under section #bei;,b7b77#a77;,b77iv71 if the individual is employed full-time-- 7#a7 in a ,bureau-funded school2 or 7#b7 in a public elementary school or secondary school that serves a significant number of ,indian students1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7d7 ,placement assistance ,the ,secretary shall assist the recipient of an ,indian educator scholarship in learning about placement opportunities in eligible schools by transmitting the name and educational credentials of such recipient to-- 7#a7 ,state educational agency clearinghouses for recruitment and placement of kindergarten1 elementary school1 and secondary school teachers and administrators in ,states with a significant number of ,indian children2 7#b7 elementary schools and secondary schools that are ,bureau-funded schools2 and 7#c7 tribal education agencies4 #bei;,d4 ,indian educator scholarship program 7a7 ,grants authorized 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall provide to each eligible applicant who is accepted for a scholarship under this section with a scholarship grant in each school year or years for a period during which such individual is pursuing a course of study in elementary or secondary education or school administration at an institution of higher education4 7#b7 ,designation ,scholarships made under paragraph 7#a7 shall be designated ,indian educator scholarships4 7b7 ,eligibility 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall select which eligible applicants will receive an ,indian educator scholarship under subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,criteria ,in order to be eligible to receive an ,indian educator scholarship1 an individual shall-- 7,a7 be an ,indian2 7,b7 be accepted for enrollment1 or be enrolled1 as a full-time or part-time student in a course of study in elementary or secondary education or school administration at an institution of higher education2 7,c7 submit an application to participate in the ,indian educator scholarship program at such time and in such manner as the ,secretary shall determine2 and 7,d7 sign and submit to the ,secretary1 at the time that such application is submitted1 a written contract as described in section #bei;,b1 which shall include a commitment to serve through full-time employment at an eligible school for the period of obligated service4 7c7 ,eligible schools ,an individual shall be considered to be serving1 through full-time employment at an eligible school1 as required under as section #bei;,b7b77#a77;,b77iv71 if the individual is employed full-time-- 7#a7 in a ,bureau-funded school2 or 7#b7 in a public elementary school or secondary school that is in the school district of a local educational agency which is eligible during the period of obligated service for assistance under part ,a of title ,i of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcaa et seq474 7d7 ,placement assistance ,the ,secretary shall assist the recipient of an ,indian educator scholarship in learning about placement opportunities in eligible schools by transmitting the name and educational credentials of such recipient to-- 7#a7 ,state educational agency clearinghouses for recruitment and placement of kindergarten1 elementary school1 and secondary school teachers and administrators in ,states with a significant number of ,indian children2 7#b7 elementary schools and secondary schools that are ,bureau-funded schools2 and 7#c7 tribal education agencies4 4 #bei;,e4 ,indian educator graduate fellowship program 7a7 ,grants authorized 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall make scholarship grants in accordance with this section to ,indians who are enrolled on a full-time or part-time basis in institutions of higher education and pursuing a graduate level course of study in education or school administration4 7#b7 ,designation ,scholarships made under paragraph 7#a7 shall be designated ,indian educator graduate fellowships4 7b7 ,eligibility 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall select which eligible applicants will receive an ,indian educator graduate fellowship under subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,criteria ,in order to be eligible to receive an ,indian educator graduate fellowship1 an individual shall-- 7,a7 be an ,indian2 7,b7 be accepted for enrollment1 or be enrolled1 as a full-time or part-time student in a graduate level course of study in education or school administration at an institution of higher education2 7,c7 submit an application to participate in the ,indian educator graduate fellowship program at such time and in such manner as the ,secretary shall determine2 and 7,d7 sign and submit to the ,secretary1 at the time that such application is submitted1 a written contract as described in section #bei;,b1 which shall include a commitment to serve through full-time employment at an eligible service employer for the period of obligated service4 7c7 ,eligible service employers ,an individual shall be considered to be serving1 through full-time employment at an eligible service employer1 as required under section #bei;,b7b77#a77;,b77iv71 if the individual is employed full-time-- 7#a7 in a ,bureau-funded school2 7#b7 in a public elementary school or secondary school that serves a significant number of ,indian students1 as determined by the ,secretary2 7#c7 for a ,tribal ,college or ,university 7as defined in section #caf72 7#d7 for a ,native ,american-serving1 nontribal institution 7as defined in section #cai7;b772 7#e7 for an ,alaska ,native-serving institution 7as defined in section #cag7;b772 7#f7 for a ,native ,hawaiian-serving institution 7as defined in section #cag7;b772 7#g7 for a tribal education agency 7as defined by section #c of the ,national ,environmental ,education ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #eejb772 7#h7 for a ,state educational agency or local educational agency that serves a significant number of ,indian students1 as defined by the ,secretary2 7#i7 for the ,department of ,education2 or 7#aj7 for the ,bureau of ,indian ,education4 7d7 ,placement assistance ,the ,secretary shall assist the recipient of an ,indian educator graduate fellowship in learning about placement opportunities in eligible service employers in such manner as the ,secretary determines appropriate4 4 ,b ,loan forgiveness for ,indian educators #aaa4 ,loan forgiveness for educators teaching in ,bureau of ,indian ,education-funded schools and local educational agencies with a high percentage of ,american ,indian students 7a7 ,part ,b loans ,section #dbh;,j of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajgh-aj7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b77#a71 by inserting subject to paragraphs 7#d7 and 7#e7 of subsection 7c71 before has been employed2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7c71 by adding at the end the following3 7#d7 ,additional amounts for teachers in ,bureau of ,indian ,education-funded schools and local educational agencies with a high percentage of ,american ,indian students ,notwithstanding the amount specified in paragraph 7#a7 and the requirements under subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 of subsection 7b77#a71 the aggregate amount that the ,secretary shall repay under this section shall be not less than #ag1ejj in the case of a borrower who has been employed as a full-time teacher for #e consecutive complete school years as-- 7,a7 a teacher in a local educational agency described in section #faab7;b77#a7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife2 or 7,b7 a teacher in a ,bureau-funded school 7as defined in section #aada of the ,education ,amendments of #aigh 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #bjba774 4 7b7 ,part ,d loans ,section #dfj of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajhg;j7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b77#a7 by inserting subject to paragraphs 7#d7 and 7#e7 of subsection 7c71 before has been employed2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7c71 by adding at the end the following3 7#d7 ,additional amounts for teachers in ,bureau of ,indian ,education-funded schools and local educational agencies with a high percentage of ,american ,indian students ,notwithstanding the amount specified in paragraph 7#a7 and the requirements under subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 of subsection 7b77#a71 the aggregate amount that the ,secretary shall cancel under this section shall be not less than #ag1ejj in the case of a borrower who has been employed as a full-time teacher for #e consecutive complete school years as-- 7,a7 a teacher in a local educational agency described in section #faab7;b77#a7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife2 or 7,b7 a teacher in a ,bureau-funded school 7as defined in section #aada of the ,education ,amendments of #aigh 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #bjba774 4 #aab4 ,loan forgiveness for ,american ,indian teachers 7a7 ,part ,b loans ,section #dbh;,j7c7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajgh-aj7;c771 as amended by section #aaa1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 7#e7 ,additional amounts for american indian teachers ,notwithstanding the amount specified in paragraph 7#a7 and the requirements under subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 of subsection 7b77#a71 the aggregate amount that the ,secretary shall repay under this section shall be not less than #ag1ejj in the case of a borrower who-- 7,a7 has been employed as a full-time teacher for #e consecutive complete school years in-- 7i7 a ,bureau-funded elementary school or secondary school 7as defined in section #aada of the ,education ,amendments of #aigh 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #bjba772 or 7ii7 a public elementary school or secondary school that is in the school district of a local educational agency which is eligible during the period of obligated service for assistance under part ,a of title ,i of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcaa et seq472 and 7,b7 is a member of an ,indian tribe 7as defined in section #d of the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd774 4 7b7 ,part ,d loans ,section #dfj7;c7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajhg;j7c771 as amended by section #aaa1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 7#e7 ,additional amounts for american indian teachers ,notwithstanding the amount specified in paragraph 7#a7 and the requirements under subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 of subsection 7b77#a71 the aggregate amount that the ,secretary shall cancel under this section shall be not less than #ag1ejj in the case of a borrower who-- 7,a7 has been employed as a full-time teacher for #e consecutive complete school years in-- 7i7 a ,bureau-funded elementary school or secondary school 7as defined in section #aada of the ,education ,amendments of #aigh 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #bjba772 or 7ii7 a public elementary school or secondary school that is in the school district of a local educational agency which is eligible during the period of obligated service for assistance under part ,a of title ,i of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcaa et seq472 and 7,b7 is a member of an ,indian tribe 7as defined in section #d of the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd774 4 #aac4 ,cancellation of loans for educators teaching in ,bureau of ,indian ,education-funded schools and ,native ,american language immersion teachers ,section #dfe7;a77#b7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajhg;ee7a77#b77 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7,a7 in clause 7i77,,ii71 by striking or after the semicolon2 7,b7 in clause 7ii71 by inserting or after the semicolon2 and 7,c7 by inserting after clause 7ii7 the following3 7iii7 in an elementary school or secondary school that is a ,bureau school or a ,bureau-funded school 7as defined in section #aada of the ,education ,amendments of #aigh 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #bjba772 2 and 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,g71 by inserting ,native ,american language immersion1 after foreign languages14 ,,ii ,institutional aid ,a ,professional development grants for ,native-serving elementary schools and secondary schools #bja4 ,national ,board certification incentive program ,subpart #b of part ,a of title ,,vi of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #gdda et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #fabc4 ,national ,board certification incentive program 7a7 ,purposes ,the purposes of this section are-- 7#a7 to improve the skills of qualified individuals who are ,indian 7as defined by section #ajc of the ,native ,american ,languages ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #bijb77 or who teach ,indian people2 7#b7 to provide an incentive for qualified teachers to continue to utilize their enhanced skills in elementary schools and secondary schools serving ,indian communities2 and 7#c7 to increase the retention of highly skilled ,indian teachers in elementary schools and secondary schools seeking to better incorporate ,indian culture and history into the general curriculum4 7b7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,bureau-funded school ,the term ,bureau-funded school has the meaning given the term in section #aada of the ,education ,amendments of #aigh 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #bjba74 7#b7 ,eligible entities ,the term eligible entity means-- 7,a7 a ,state educational agency in consortium with an institution of higher education2 7,b7 a local educational agency in consortium with an institution of higher education2 7,c7 an ,indian tribe or organization1 in consortium with a local educational agency and an institution of higher education2 or 7,d7 a ,bureau-funded school in consortium with an institution of higher education4 7#c7 ,eligible educators ,the term eligible educator means-- 7,a7 a teacher who teaches a minimum number of ,indian students1 as determined by the ,secretary2 or 7,b7 a teacher who is ,indian4 7#d7 ,indian tribe ,the term ,indian tribe has the meaning given the term in section #d of the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd74 7c7 ,program authorized ,the ,secretary is authorized to award grants to eligible entities having applications approved under this section to enable such eligible entities to-- 7#a7 reimburse eligible educators for out-of-pocket costs associated with obtaining teacher certification or credentialing by the ,national ,board for ,professional ,teaching ,standards2 and 7#b7 provide an increase in annual compensation1 in an amount equal to not less than #e1jjj and not more than a #aj1jjj1 for eligible educators with a certification from the ,national ,board for ,professional ,teaching ,standards for the duration of the grant under this section4 7d7 ,application 7#a7 ,in general ,each eligible entity desiring a grant under this section shall submit an application to the ,secretary at such time1 in such manner1 and accompanied by such information1 as the ,secretary may reasonably require4 7#b7 ,special rule ,in the case of an eligible entity desiring to utilize all or a portion of a grant under this section for eligible educators identified in subparagraph 7,b7 of subsection 7b77#c7 who would not also qualify as an eligible educator under subparagraph 7,a7 of subsection 7b77#c71 the eligible entity shall provide an assurance that grant funds will support only those educators who are tribally enrolled or affiliated with an ,indian tribe4 7e7 ,awarding of grants ,in awarding grants under this section1 the ,secretary shall determine the amount and length of each grant1 which shall not exceed #e years4 7f7 ,restrictions on compensation increases ,the ,secretary shall require and ensure that individuals who obtain a certification from the ,national ,board for ,professional ,teaching ,standards under this section continue to teach at a school served by the eligible entity through which funding for such certification was obtained as a condition of receiving annual compensation increases provided for in this section4 7g7 ,progress reports 7#a7 ,in general ,for every year for which ,congress allocates funds for grants under this section1 the ,secretary shall provide a report on the progress of the eligible entities receiving grants under this section in meeting applicable progress standards1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7#b7 ,dissemination ,the ,secretary shall disseminate the report described in this subsection to each of the following3 7,a7 ,the ,committee on ,health1 ,education1 ,labor1 and ,pensions of the ,senate4 7,b7 ,the ,committee on ,indian ,affairs of the ,senate4 7,c7 ,the ,subcommittee on ,indian1 ,insular1 and ,alaska ,native ,affairs of the ,committee on ,natural ,resources of the ,house of ,representatives4 7,d7 ,the ,committee on ,education and the ,workforce of the ,house of ,representatives4 4 ,b ,native language teacher training program grants for ,native-serving institutions of higher education #baa4 ,native language teacher training program development grants for tribal colleges and universities and institutions of higher education that serve significant numbers of ,native students ,title ,,iii of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajea et seq47 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating part ,g as part ,h2 and 7#b7 by inserting after part ,f the following3 ,g ,native ,american language teacher training program development #cha4 ,native ,american language teacher training program development 7a7 ,purpose ,the purpose of this section is to establish a grant program that seeks-- 7#a7 to increase the number of well-trained and pedagogically effective ,native ,american language speakers in teaching and other education professions that serve ,indian people2 7#b7 to provide ongoing training and professional development to ,native ,american immersion and language instructors to improve their linguistic and pedagogical skills2 and 7#c7 to support the efforts of ,american ,indian and ,alaska ,native communities to effectively revitalize1 maintain1 and teach their languages1 as envisioned in the ,native ,american ,languages ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #bija et seq47 and section #hjc;,c of the ,native ,american ,programs ,act of #aigd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #biia;b-#c74 7b7 ,definition of eligible institution ,in this section1 the term eligible institution means any of the following3 7#a7 ,a ,tribal ,college or ,university as defined in section #caf4 7#b7 ,a ,native ,american-serving1 nontribal institution as defined in section #cai7;b74 7#c7 ,an ,alaska ,native-serving institution as defined in section #cag7;b74 7#d7 ,a ,native ,hawaiian-serving institution as defined in section #cag7;b74 7#e7 ,a consortium of any of the institutions described in paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#d74 7c7 ,grant program authorized 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall establish a program1 to be known as the ,native ,american ,language ,teacher ,training ,program1 under which the ,secretary shall provide grants1 on a competitive basis1 to eligible institutions to promote the recruitment and training of ,native immersion and language teachers to further support the revitalization1 maintenance1 and use of ,native ,american languages in the classroom4 7#b7 ,duration ,a grant under paragraph 7#a7 shall be for a period of not more than #e years4 7#c7 ,application 7,a7 ,in general ,to be eligible to receive a grant under this subsection1 an eligible institution shall submit to the ,secretary an application at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,secretary may reasonably require4 7,b7 ,application paperwork reduction 7i7 ,the ,secretary shall establish application requirements in such a manner as to simplify and streamline the process for applying for grants under this section4 7ii7 ,the ,secretary shall not require any ,tribal ,college or ,university1 as defined in section #caf1 applying individually for a grant under this section1 to submit any separate1 preliminary1 or additional grant eligibility application or information because of the institution's status as a ,tribal ,college or ,university4 7,c7 ,inclusion ,an application under this paragraph shall include a plan for the program proposed to be carried out by the eligible institution1 including-- 7i7 a description of a #e-year strategy for meeting the ,native immersion teacher recruitment and training needs of ,american ,indians or ,alaska ,natives1 as appropriate1 in the population served by the institution1 including a description of any partnerships with tribal1 local1 or ,bureau-operated educational agencies2 7ii7 an identification of the ,american ,indian or ,alaska ,native population to be served by the eligible institution2 7iii7 an identification of the status of the target ,native ,american language or languages used within the population2 7iv7 a description of the professional development and degree services to be provided under the program1 including the manner in which the services will be integrated with other appropriate activities and programs2 and 7v7 a description1 to be prepared in consultation with the ,secretary1 of the performance measures to be used to assess the performance of the eligible institution carrying out the program4 7,d7 ,requirement ,a program plan under subparagraph 7,c7 shall be consistent with the purposes of this section1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7d7 ,use of funds 7#a7 ,required activities ,a grantee shall use grant funds provided under this section to carry out the following activities3 7,a7 ,development of a new ,native ,american immersion and language teacher training program that leads to ,state or tribal teacher certification4 7,b7 ,support and expansion of an existing ,native ,american immersion and language teacher training program that leads to a ,state or tribal teacher certification4 7,c7 ,development and delivery of professional development workshops and courses aimed at improving the immersion and language acquisition pedagogical practices of ,native ,american immersion and language teachers4 7#b7 ,allowable activities ,a grantee may use grant funds provided under this section to carry out additional activities1 including-- 7,a7 curriculum development and academic instruction1 including educational activities1 programs1 and partnerships relating to students in prekindergarten through grade #ab2 7,b7 development and establishment of a national ,native ,american immersion and language teacher best practices guideline or certification2 7,c7 professional development for institutional faculty or for elementary and secondary education administrators and educational support staff2 and 7,d7 innovative ,native ,american language and immersion program classroom research for students in prekindergarten through grade #ab4 7e7 ,concurrent funding ,an eligible institution that receives a grant under this section may concurrently receive funds under section #caf1 #cag1 or #cai4 7f7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section such sums as may be necessary for each of fiscal years #bjah through #bjbb4 4