,,ii #aafth ,,congress #ast ,session ,s4 #bcie ,,in ,,the ,,senate ,,of ,,the ,,united ,,states ,july #ca1 #bjai,mr4 ,markey introduced the following bill2 which was read twice and referred to the ,committee on ,health1 ,education1 ,labor1 and ,pensions ,a ,,bill ,to direct the ,secretary of ,education to make grants to support early college high schools and dual or concurrent enrollment programs4 #a4 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,jumpstart on ,college ,act4 #b4 ,purpose ,the purpose of this ,act is to increase the percentage of students who complete a recognized postsecondary credential within #ajj percent of the normal time for the completion of such credential1 including low-income students and students from other populations that are underrepresented in higher education4 #c4 ,definitions ,in this ,act3 7#a7 ,eligible entity ,the term eligible entity means an institution of higher education in partnership with one or more local educational agencies 7which may be an educational service agency74 ,such partnership may also include other entities such as nonprofit organizations or businesses4 7#b7 ,institution of higher education ,the term institution of higher education has the meaning given the term in section #aja of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja74 7#c7 ,,esea ,terms ,the terms dual or concurrent enrollment program1 early college high school1 educational service agency1 four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate1 local educational agency1 secondary school1 and ,state have the meanings given the terms in section #haja of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ghja74 7#d7 ,low-income student ,the term low-income student means a student counted under section #aabd7;c7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fccc7;c774 7#e7 ,recognized postsecondary credential ,the term recognized postsecondary credential has the meaning given the term in section #c of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #cajb74 7#f7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,education4 #d4 ,authorization of appropriations2 reservations 7a7 ,in general ,to carry out this ,act1 there are authorized to be appropriated #bej1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbj and each of the #e succeeding fiscal years4 7b7 ,reservations ,from the funds appropriated under subsection 7a7 for each fiscal year1 the ,secretary shall reserve-- 7#a7 not less than #dj percent for grants to eligible entities under section #e2 7#b7 not less than #ee percent for grants to ,states under section #f2 and 7#c7 not less than #e percent for national activities under section #h4 #e4 ,grants to eligible entities 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall award grants to eligible entities1 on a competitive basis1 to assist such entities in establishing or supporting an early college high school or dual or concurrent enrollment program in accordance with this section4 7b7 ,duration ,each grant under this section shall be awarded for a period of #f years4 7c7 ,grant amount ,the ,secretary shall ensure that the amount of each grant under this section is sufficient to enable each grantee to carry out the activities described in subsection 7h71 except that a grant under this section may not exceed #b1jjj1jjj4 7d7 ,matching requirement 7#a7 ,in general ,for each year that an eligible entity receives a grant under this section1 the entity shall contribute matching funds1 in the amounts described in paragraph 7#b71 for the activities supported by the grant4 7#b7 ,amounts described ,the amounts described in this paragraph are-- 7,a7 for each of the first and second years of the grant period1 #bj percent of the grant amount2 7,b7 for each of the third and fourth years of the grant period1 #cj percent of the grant amount2 7,c7 for the fifth year of the grant period1 #dj percent of the grant amount2 and 7,d7 for the sixth year of the grant period1 #ej percent of the grant amount4 7#c7 ,determination of amount contributed 7,a7 ,in-kind contributions ,the ,secretary shall allow an eligible entity to meet the requirements of this subsection through in-kind contributions4 7,b7 ,non-,federal sources ,not less than half of each amount described in paragraph 7#b7 shall be provided by the eligible entity from non-,federal sources4 7e7 ,supplement1 not supplant ,an eligible entity shall use a grant received under this section only to supplement funds that would1 in the absence of such a grant1 be made available from other ,federal1 ,state1 or local sources for activities supported by the grant1 not to supplant such funds4 7f7 ,priority ,in awarding grants under this section1 the ,secretary shall give priority to eligible entities that-- 7#a7 propose to establish or support an early college high school or other dual or concurrent enrollment program that will serve a student population of which not less than #ea percent are low-income students2 7#b7 include a local educational agency that serves a high school that is-- 7,a7 identified for comprehensive support and improvement under section #aaaa7;c77#d77;,d77i7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcaa7;c77#d77;,d77i772 or 7,b7 implementing a targeted support and improvement plan as described in section #aaaa7;d77#b7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcaa7;d77#b772 7#c7 are from ,states that provide assistance to early college high schools or other dual enrollment programs1 such as assistance to defray the costs of higher education 7including costs of tuition1 fees1 and textbooks72 and 7#d7 propose to establish or support an early college high school or dual or concurrent enrollment program that meets quality standards established by-- 7,a7 a nationally recognized accrediting agency or association that offers accreditation specifically for such programs2 or 7,b7 a ,state process specifically for the review and approval of such programs4 7g7 ,equitable distribution ,the ,secretary shall ensure1 to the extent practicable1 that eligible entities receiving grants under this section-- 7#a7 are from a representative cross section of-- 7,a7 urban1 suburban1 and rural areas2 and 7,b7 regions of the ,united ,states2 and 7#b7 include both #b-year and #d-year institutions of higher education4 7h7 ,uses of funds 7#a7 ,mandatory activities 7,a7 ,in general ,an eligible entity shall use grant funds received under this section-- 7i7 to support the activities described in its application under subsection 7i72 7ii7 to create and maintain a coherent system of supports for students1 teachers1 principals1 and faculty under the program1 including-- 7,i7 college and career readiness1 academic1 and social support services for students2 and 7,,ii7 professional development for teachers1 faculty1 and principals from the secondary schools and faculty from the institution of higher education1 including-- 7aa7 joint professional development activities2 and 7bb7 activities to assist such teachers1 faculty1 and principals in using effective parent and community engagement strategies and to help ensure the success of-- 7,,aa7 students academically at risk of not enrolling in or completing postsecondary education2 7,,bb7 first-generation college students2 and 7,,cc7 students described in section #aaaa7;b77#b77;,b77xi7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcaa7;b77#b77;,b77xi772 7iii7 to carry out liaison activities among the partners that comprise the eligible entity pursuant to an agreement or memorandum of understanding documenting commitments1 resources1 roles1 and responsibilities of the partners consistent with the design of the program2 7iv7 for outreach programs to ensure that secondary school students and their families1 including students academically at risk of not enrolling in or completing postsecondary education1 first-generation college students1 and students described in section #aaaa7;b77#b77;,b77xi7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcaa7;b77#b77;,b77xi771 are-- 7,i7 aware of1 and recruited into1 the early college high school or dual or concurrent enrollment program2 and 7,,ii7 assisted with the process of enrolling and succeeding in the early college high school or program1 which may include providing academic support2 7v7 to collect1 share1 and use data 7in compliance with section #ddd of the ,general ,education ,provisions ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #abcb;g77 for program improvement and program evaluation2 and 7vi7 to review and strengthen its program to maximize the potential that students participating in the program will eventually complete a recognized postsecondary credential1 including by optimizing-- 7,i7 the curriculum of the program2 7,,ii7 the use of high-quality assessments of student learning1 such as performance-based1 project-based1 or portfolio assessments that measure higher-order thinking skills2 7,,iii7 the sequence of courses offered by the program2 and 7,,iv7 the alignment of academic calendars between the secondary schools and the institution of higher education participating in the program4 7,b7 ,new programs ,in the case of an eligible entity that uses a grant under this section to establish an early college high school or dual or concurrent enrollment program1 the entity shall use such funds during the first year of the grant period-- 7i7 to design the curriculum and sequence of courses in collaboration with1 at a minimum-- 7,i7 faculty from the institution of higher education2 7,,ii7 teachers and faculty from the local educational agency2 and 7,,iii7 in the case of a career and technical education program1 employers or workforce development entities to ensure that the program is aligned with labor market demand2 7ii7 to develop and implement an articulation agreement between the institution of higher education and the local educational agency that governs how secondary and postsecondary credits will be awarded under the program2 and 7iii7 to carry out the activities described in subparagraph 7,a74 7#b7 ,allowable activities ,an eligible entity may use grant funds received under this section to support the activities described in its application under subsection 7i71 including by-- 7,a7 purchasing textbooks and equipment that support the curriculum of the program2 7,b7 pursuant to the assurance provided by the eligible entity under subsection 7i77#c77;,a71 paying tuition and fees for postsecondary courses taken by students under the program2 7,c7 incorporating work-based learning opportunities into the program 7which may include partnering with entities that provide such opportunities71 including-- 7i7 internships2 7ii7 career-based capstone projects2 7iii7 pre-apprenticeships and apprenticeships provided by eligible providers of apprenticeship programs described in section #abb7;a77#b77;,b7 of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #caeb7;a77#b77;,b772 and 7iv7 work-based learning opportunities provided under chapters #a and #b of subpart #b of part ,a of title ,,iv of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajgj;a-#aa et seq472 7,d7 providing students with transportation to and from the program2 7,e7 paying costs for-- 7i7 high school teachers to obtain the skills1 credentials1 or industry certifications necessary to teach for the institution of higher education participating in the program2 or 7ii7 postsecondary faculty to become certified to teach high school2 or 7,f7 providing time during which secondary school teachers and faculty and faculty from an institution of higher education can collaborate1 which may include-- 7i7 professional development2 7ii7 the planning of team activities for such teachers and faculty2 and 7iii7 curricular design and student assessment4 7i7 ,application 7#a7 ,in general ,to be eligible to receive a grant under this section1 an eligible entity shall submit to the ,secretary an application at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,secretary may require4 7#b7 ,contents of application ,the application under paragraph 7#a7 shall include1 at minimum1 a description of-- 7,a7 the partnership that comprises the eligible entity1 including documentation of partner commitments1 resources and budget1 roles1 and responsibilities2 7,b7 how the partners that comprise the eligible entity will coordinate to carry out the mandatory activities described in subsection 7h77#a72 7,c7 the number of students intended to be served by the program and demographic information relating to such students2 7,d7 how the eligible entity's curriculum and sequence of courses form a program of study leading to a recognized postsecondary credential2 7,e7 how postsecondary credits earned will be transferable to institutions of higher education within the ,state1 including-- 7i7 any applicable statewide transfer agreements2 and 7ii7 any provisions of such agreements that are specific to dual or concurrent enrollment programs2 7,f7 how the eligible entity will ensure that students understand how credits earned by such students will transfer2 7,g7 outreach programs to provide secondary school students1 especially those in middle grades1 and their parents1 teachers1 school counselors1 and principals information about1 and academic preparation for1 the early college high school or other dual enrollment program2 7,h7 how the eligible entity will determine the eligibility of students for postsecondary courses1 including an explanation of the multiple factors the entity will take into account to assess the readiness of students for such courses2 and 7,i7 the sustainability plan for the early college high school or other dual or concurrent enrollment program4 7#c7 ,assurances ,the application under paragraph 7#a7 shall include assurances from the eligible entity that-- 7,a7 students participating in a program funded with a grant under this section will not be required to pay tuition or fees for postsecondary courses taken under the program2 7,b7 postsecondary credits earned by students under the program will be transcribed upon completion of the required course work2 and 7,c7 instructors of postsecondary courses under the program will meet the same standards applicable to other faculty at the institution of higher education that is participating in the program4 #f4 ,grants to ,states 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall award grants to ,states1 on a competitive basis1 to assist ,states in supporting or establishing early college high schools or dual or concurrent enrollment programs4 7b7 ,duration ,each grant under this section shall be awarded for a period of #f years4 7c7 ,grant amount ,the ,secretary shall ensure that the amount of each grant under this section is sufficient to enable each grantee to carry out the activities described in subsection 7f74 7d7 ,matching requirement ,for each year that a ,state receives a grant under this section1 the ,state shall provide1 from non-,federal sources1 an amount equal to #ej percent of the amount of the grant received by the ,state for such year to carry out the activities supported by the grant4 7e7 ,supplement1 not supplant ,a ,state shall use a grant received under this section only to supplement funds that would1 in the absence of such grant1 be made available from other ,federal1 ,state1 or local sources for activities supported by the grant1 not to supplant such funds4 7f7 ,uses of funds 7#a7 ,mandatory activities ,a ,state shall use grant funds received under this section to-- 7,a7 support the activities described in its application under subsection 7g72 7,b7 plan and implement a statewide strategy for expanding access to early college high schools and dual or concurrent enrollment programs for students who are underrepresented in higher education to raise statewide rates of secondary school graduation1 readiness for postsecondary education1 and completion of recognized postsecondary credentials1 with a focus on students academically at risk of not enrolling in or completing postsecondary education2 7,c7 identify any obstacles to such a strategy under ,state law or policy2 7,d7 provide technical assistance 7either directly or through a knowledgeable intermediary7 to early college high schools and other dual or concurrent enrollment programs1 which may include-- 7i7 brokering relationships and agreements that forge a strong partnership between elementary and secondary and postsecondary partners2 and 7ii7 offering statewide training1 professional development1 and peer learning opportunities for school leaders1 instructors1 and counselors or advisors2 7,e7 identify and implement policies that will improve the effectiveness and ensure the quality of early college high schools and dual or concurrent enrollment programs1 such as eligibility and access1 funding1 data and quality assurance1 governance1 accountability1 and alignment policies2 7,f7 update the ,state's requirements for a student to receive a regular high school diploma to align with the challenging ,state academic standards and entrance requirements for credit-bearing coursework as described in subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,d7 of section #aaaa7;b77#a7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcaa7;b77#a772 7,g7 incorporate indicators regarding student access to and completion of early college high schools and dual or concurrent enrollment programs into the school quality and student success indicators included in the ,state system of annual meaningful differentiation as described under section #aaaa7;c77#d77;,b77v77,i7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcaa7;c77#d77;,b77v77,i772 7,h7 disseminate best practices for early college high schools and dual or concurrent enrollment programs1 which may include best practices from programs in the ,state or other ,states2 7,i7 facilitate statewide secondary and postsecondary data collection1 research and evaluation1 and reporting to policymakers and other stakeholders2 and 7,j7 conduct outreach programs to ensure that secondary school students1 their families1 and community members are aware of early college high schools and dual enrollment programs in the ,state4 7#b7 ,allowable activities ,a ,state may use grant funds received under this section to-- 7,a7 establish a mechanism to offset the costs of tuition1 fees1 and support services for low-income students enrolled in early college high schools or dual or concurrent enrollment programs2 7,b7 establish formal transfer systems within and across ,state higher education systems1 including #b-year and #d-year public and private institutions1 to maximize the transferability of college courses2 7,c7 provide incentives to school districts that-- 7i7 assist high school teachers in getting the credentials needed to participate in early college high school and dual or concurrent enrollment programs2 and 7ii7 encourage the use of college instructors to teach college courses in high schools2 and 7,d7 support initiatives to improve the quality of early college high school and dual or concurrent enrollment programs at participating institutions1 including by assisting such institutions in aligning programs with the quality standards described in section #e7;f77#c74 7g7 ,state applications 7#a7 ,application ,to be eligible to receive a grant under this section1 a ,state shall submit to the ,secretary an application at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,secretary may require4 7#b7 ,contents of application ,the application under paragraph 7#a7 shall include1 at minimum1 a description of-- 7,a7 how the ,state will carry out the mandatory ,state activities described subsection 7f77#a72 7,b7 how the ,state will ensure that any programs funded with a grant under this section are coordinated with programs under-- 7i7 the ,carl ,d4 ,perkins ,career and ,technical ,education ,act of #bjjf 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #bcja et seq472 7ii7 the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #caja et seq472 7iii7 the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcja et seq472 and 7iv7 the ,individuals with ,disabilities ,education ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #adjj et seq472 7,c7 how the ,state intends to use grant funds to address achievement gaps for each category of students described in section #aaaa7;b77#b77;,b77xi7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcaa7;b77#b77;,b77xi77 as identified by the ,state in its accountability system under section #aaaa7;c7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcaa7;c772 7,d7 how the ,state will access and leverage additional resources necessary to sustain early college high schools or other dual or concurrent enrollment programs2 7,e7 how the ,state will identify and eliminate barriers to implementing effective early college high schools and dual or concurrent enrollment programs after the grant expires1 including by engaging businesses and nonprofit organizations2 and 7,f7 such other information as the ,secretary determines to be appropriate4 #g4 ,reporting and oversight 7a7 ,in general ,not less frequently than once annually1 each ,state and eligible entity that receives a grant under this ,act shall submit to the ,secretary a report on the progress of the ,state or eligible entity in carrying out the programs supported by such grant4 7b7 ,form of report ,the report under subsection 7a7 shall be submitted to the ,secretary at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,secretary may require4 ,the ,secretary shall issue uniform guidelines describing the information that shall be reported by grantees under such subsection4 7c7 ,contents of report 7#a7 ,in general ,the report under subsection 7a7 shall include1 at minimum1 the following3 7,a7 ,the number of students enrolled in the early college high school or dual or concurrent enrollment program4 7,b7 ,the number and percentage of students enrolled in the early college high school or dual or concurrent enrollment program who earn a recognized postsecondary credential concurrently with a high school diploma4 7,c7 ,the number of postsecondary credits earned by eligible students while enrolled in the early college high school or dual or concurrent enrollment program that may be applied toward a recognized postsecondary credential4 7,d7 ,the number and percentage of students who earn a high school diploma4 7,e7 ,the total number and percentage of eligible students who enroll in and subsequently complete the early college high school or dual or concurrent enrollment program4 7,f7 ,the number and percentage of graduates who enroll in postsecondary education1 in military service1 and in employment4 7#b7 ,categories of students ,the information described in each of subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,f7 of paragraph 7#a7 shall be set forth separately for each category of students described in section #aaaa7;b77#b77;,b77xi7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcaa7;b77#b77;,b77xi774 #h4 ,national activities 7a7 ,reporting by ,secretary ,not less frequently than once annually1 the ,secretary shall submit to ,congress a report that includes-- 7#a7 an analysis of the information received from ,states and eligible entities under section #g2 7#b7 an identification of best practices for carrying out programs supported by grants under this ,act2 and 7#c7 the results of the evaluation under subsection 7b74 7b7 ,national evaluation ,not later than #f months after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall seek to enter into a contract with an independent entity to perform an evaluation of the grants awarded under this ,act4 ,such evaluation shall apply rigorous procedures to obtain valid and reliable data concerning student outcomes by social and academic characteristics and monitor the progress of students from secondary school to and through postsecondary education4 7c7 ,technical assistance ,the ,secretary shall provide technical assistance to ,states and eligible entities concerning best practices and quality improvement programs in early college high schools and dual or concurrent enrollment programs and shall disseminate such best practices among eligible entities1 ,states1 and local educational agencies4 7d7 ,administrative costs ,from amounts reserved to carry out this section under section #d7;b77#c71 the ,secretary may reserve such sums as may be necessary for the direct administrative costs of carrying out the ,secretary's responsibilities under this ,act4 #i4 ,rules of construction 7a7 ,employees ,nothing in this ,act shall be construed to alter or otherwise affect the rights1 remedies1 and procedures afforded to the employees of local educational agencies 7including schools7 or institutions of higher education under ,federal1 ,state1 or local laws 7including applicable regulations or court orders7 or under the terms of collective bargaining agreements1 memoranda of understanding1 or other agreements between such employees and their employers4 7b7 ,graduation rate ,a student who graduates from an early college high school supported by a grant under section #e within #ajj percent of the normal time for completion described in the eligible entity's application under such section shall be counted in the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate for such high school4