,,ii #aafth ,,congress #b;d ,session ,s4 #ejbi ,,in ,,the ,,senate ,,of ,,the ,,united ,,states ,december #af1 #bjbj,mr4 ,schatz 7for himself and ,mr4 ,brown7 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 establish and carry out two grant programs to make grants to eligible institutions to plan and implement programs that provide comprehensive support services and resources designed to increase transfer and graduation rates at community colleges1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,community ,college ,student ,success ,act of #bjbj4 #b4 ,table of contents ,the table of contents of this ,act is as follows3 ,sec4 #a4 ,short title4,sec4 #b4 ,table of contents4,sec4 #c4 ,definitions4,,title ,i--,community college student success program,sec4 #aja4 ,definitions4,sec4 #ajb4 ,community college student success grant program authorized4,sec4 #ajc4 ,grants to plan community college student success programs4,sec4 #ajd4 ,grants to implement community college student success programs4,sec4 #aje4 ,evaluations4,sec4 #ajf4 ,outreach and technical assistance4,sec4 #ajg4 ,report to ,congress4,sec4 #ajh4 ,supplement1 not supplant4,sec4 #aji4 ,authorization of appropriations4,,title ,,ii--,part time community college student success program,sec4 #bja4 ,definitions4,sec4 #bjb4 ,part time community college student success grant program authorized4,sec4 #bjc4 ,grants to plan part time community college student success programs4,sec4 #bjd4 ,grants to implement part time community college student success programs4,sec4 #bje4 ,evaluations4,sec4 #bjf4 ,outreach and technical assistance4,sec4 #bjg4 ,report to ,congress4,sec4 #bjh4 ,supplement1 not supplant4,sec4 #bji4 ,authorization of appropriations4 #c4 ,definitions ,in this ,act3 7#a7 ,eligible institution ,the term eligible institution means a public #b-year institution of higher education4 7#b7 ,institution of higher education ,the term institution of higher education has the meaning given the term under section #aja of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja74 7#c7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,education4 7#d7 ,transfer rate ,the term transfer rate1 when used with respect to students enrolled in a program of study at an eligible institution1 means that rate at which such students transfer to a #d-year institution of higher education4 ,i ,community college student success program #aja4 ,definitions ,in this title3 7#a7 ,community college student success program ,the term community college student success program means a program carried out by an eligible institution under which the institution carries out the following3 7,a7 ,provides eligible students participating in such program with an amount that covers the cost of tuition and fees that are not covered by any ,federal1 ,state1 or institutional financial assistance received by the student4 7,b7 ,requires eligible students participating in such program to-- 7i7 be enrolled in the eligible institution and carry a full-time academic workload during each fall and spring semester 7or equivalent terms7 during which the student participates in such program2 7ii7 if the eligible student is referred to remedial courses or on academic probation1 meet1 on at least a weekly basis or under an alternate schedule1 as determined by the institution1 with a tutor1 except that in the case of an eligible student who is academically struggling1 but who is not referred to remedial courses or on academic probation1 the student may meet with a tutor as often as the program advisor for such student requires or under an alternate schedule1 as determined by the institution2 7iii7 meet with a program advisor-- 7,i7 twice each month during the first semester 7or equivalent term7 of participation in such program2 and 7,,ii7 as directed by the program advisor in subsequent semesters 7or equivalent terms7 under subparagraph 7,c77ii72 and 7iv7 meet with an on-campus career advisor or participate in a career services event once each semester 7or equivalent term7 or under an alternate schedule1 as determined by the institution4 7,c7 ,provides a program advisor to each eligible student participating in such program who-- 7i7 provides comprehensive academic and personal advising to the eligible student1 including-- 7,i7 the creation and implementation of an academic plan for the student to graduate from a program of study at the eligible institution within #aej percent of the normal time for graduation from such program2 7,,ii7 taking steps to enable an eligible student referred to remedial courses to complete college mathematics and ,english in their first year2 and 7,,iii7 assisting the eligible student with developing and achieving academic goals1 including creating strong transfer pathways that demonstrate programmatic transfer for students interested in transferring to a #d-year institution of higher education2 7ii7 after the eligible student participating in such program completes a semester 7or equivalent term71 creates for the eligible student a needs-based advising schedule that indicates1 based on the eligible student's academic performance1 the frequency with which such eligible student shall be required to meet with a program advisor for each subsequent semester 7or equivalent term7 of program participation2 7iii7 has a caseload of not more than #cjj eligible students2 7iv7 tracks the attendance of the eligible student at the meetings described in clauses 7ii71 7iii71 and 7iv7 of subparagraph 7,b72 7v7 monitors the academic progress of the eligible student2 and 7vi7 provides each eligible student who meets the requirements of subparagraph 7,b71 on at least a monthly basis1 with financial incentives support that will enhance student success4 7,d7 ,provides tutoring1 academic support1 and career services at no cost to eligible students participating in such program1 and may reserve places in select courses for such eligible students in order to create community within cohorts of eligible students4 7,e7 ,provides information to eligible students participating in such program about the eligibility of such students for assistance under the supplemental nutrition assistance program under the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjaa et seq47 and the program of block grants for ,states for temporary assistance for needy families established under part ,a of title ,,iv of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fja et seq474 7#b7 ,eligible student ,the term eligible student means a student enrolled at an eligible institution who-- 7,a7 on the date such eligible student would begin participation in a community college student success program at such eligible institution-- 7i7 is enrolled in a program of study leading to an associate degree that prepares students to transfer to a #d-year institution of higher education or advance in the labor market2 7ii7 is carrying a full-time academic workload during each ,fall and ,spring semester 7or equivalent terms7 during which the student participates in such program2 7iii7 takes at least #bj degree-applicable1 non-remedial credits in a given academic year2 and 7iv7 is-- 7,i7 a first-time undergraduate student2 or 7,,ii7 a continuing or transfer student with not more than #ae credits and a minimum grade point average of #b4j 7or its equivalent72 7,b7 if the student is eligible for financial aid under title ,,iv of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajgj et seq471 has completed the ,free ,application for ,federal ,student ,aid or other common financial reporting form under section #dhc7;a7 of such ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajij7;a772 and 7,c7 meets any other requirements established by the institution4 7#c7 ,full-time academic workload ,the term full-time academic workload1 when used with respect to a semester or equivalent term1 means at least #ab credits 7or the equivalent74 #ajb4 ,community college student success grant program authorized ,from the amounts appropriated under section #aji1 the ,secretary of ,education shall establish and carry out the community college student success grant program to award grants under sections #ajc and #ajd1 on a competitive basis1 to eligible institutions to plan and implement community college student success programs designed to increase-- 7#a7 the rate at which program participants from a program of study at such eligible institution graduate within #aej percent of the normal time for graduation2 7#b7 transfer rates of program participants2 and 7#c7 the number of credits that a program participant takes that apply to a degree in the participant's desired major4 #ajc4 ,grants to plan community college student success programs 7a7 ,planning grants authorized ,from the amounts appropriated to carry out this section under section #aji for a fiscal year1 the ,secretary shall award planning grants for such fiscal year1 on a competitive basis1 to eligible institutions to develop plans for community college student success programs4 7b7 ,duration ,a grant awarded under this section shall be for a #a-year period4 7c7 ,peer review process2 priority ,in awarding grants under this section for a fiscal year1 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 carry out a peer review process that-- 7,a7 requires that each application submitted under subsection 7d7 be peer reviewed by a panel of readers composed of individuals selected by the ,secretary1 which shall include-- 7i7 not less than #ej percent of readers-- 7,i7 who are not employees of the ,federal ,government2 and 7,,ii7 who have relevant research or practical experience with respect to student support programs designed to increase graduation rates and transfer rates at public #b-year institutions of higher education2 and 7ii7 to the maximum extent practicable1 individuals who are members of groups underrepresented in higher education1 including ,african ,americans1 ,hispanics1 ,native ,americans1 ,alaska ,natives1 ,asian ,americans1 and ,native ,american ,pacific ,islanders 7including ,native ,hawaiians71 and individuals with disabilities2 and 7,b7 ensures that no individual assigned under subparagraph 7,a7 to review an application has any conflict of interest with regard to that application that may make the individual unable to impartially conduct such review2 and 7#b7 give priority to eligible institutions that are eligible to receive funding under title ,,iii or ,v of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajea et seq42 #bj ,u4,s4,c4 #aaja et seq474 7d7 ,application ,an eligible institution desiring a grant under this section shall submit an application to the ,secretary at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,secretary may require1 which shall include-- 7#a7 the graduation rate1 the number of credits completed 7disaggregated by remedial credits and college-level credits for each program of study71 and the transfer rate for the most recent academic year for which data are available for eligible students and all students1 respectively2 7#b7 an analysis of how implementing a community college student success program may improve the graduation rate or transfer rate for eligible students2 and 7#c7 a description of the methods the eligible institution has previously used to improve the graduation rate or transfer rate with respect to eligible students and all students1 respectively4 7e7 ,use of funds ,an eligible institution that receives a grant under this section shall use the grant to develop a plan to implement a community college student success program at the eligible institution4 7f7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date on which an eligible institution receives a grant under this section1 such eligible institution shall submit to the ,secretary a report that includes-- 7#a7 a plan for implementing a community college student success program at the eligible institution1 including-- 7,a7 the sufficiently ambitious outcome goals for achieving significant improvements in graduation rates and transfer rates for program participants and all students1 respectively1 before the end of the grant period2 7,b7 the number of such eligible students who will participate in such program in relation to the amount of funding provided1 including-- 7i7 how such eligible students will be identified1 referred1 and selected in cases where the interest in the program is larger than the budget for the program2 and 7ii7 a plan to ensure that economically disadvantaged students receive priority2 7,c7 based on the most recent academic year for which data are available1 disaggregated by eligible students and all students-- 7i7 graduation rates2 7ii7 transfer rates2 and 7iii7 average number of credits earned1 including remedial and college-level credits1 by associate degree earners2 7,d7 an analysis of the financial needs of eligible students based on the ,free ,application for ,federal ,student ,aid2 7,e7 a description of how the eligible institution will effectively staff a community college student success program2 and 7,f7 a timeline for the implementation of such program2 7#b7 a budgetary analysis that includes-- 7,a7 a description of how the eligible institution will provide non-,federal funds for such program under section #ajd7;d72 and 7,b7 a description of how the eligible institution will continue to fund such program after the end of the grant period for the grant awarded to the institution under section #ajd2 and 7#c7 such other information as the ,secretary may require4 #ajd4 ,grants to implement community college student success programs 7a7 ,implementation grants authorized 7#a7 ,in general ,from the amounts appropriated to carry out this section under section #aji for a fiscal year1 the ,secretary shall award grants for such fiscal year1 on a competitive basis1 to eligible institutions awarded a grant under section #ajc to implement community college student success programs4 7#b7 ,consultation ,in awarding grants under this section for a fiscal year1 the ,secretary shall consult with the independent evaluator before finalizing which eligible institutions will receive such a grant for such fiscal year4 7b7 ,requirements for selection ,to be eligible to receive a grant under this section1 an eligible institution shall meet the following requirements3 7#a7 ,the eligible institution was awarded a grant under section #ajc at least #a year before such eligible institution submits an application under subsection 7e74 7#b7 ,the eligible institution submits an application under subsection 7e74 7#c7 ,the eligible institution demonstrates1 on the date of the application described in subsection 7e71 the availability of non-,federal funding for the matching funds required under subparagraphs 7,a71 7,b71 and 7,c7 of subsection 7d77#a74 7c7 ,duration ,a grant awarded under this section shall be for a #e-year period4 7d7 ,non-,federal contribution 7#a7 ,in general ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 an eligible institution awarded a grant under this section shall contribute in cash from non-,federal sources1 the following3 7,a7 ,for the second year of the grant period1 an amount equal to #aj percent of the cost of carrying out the community college student success program at the institution for such year4 7,b7 ,for each of the third through fifth years of the grant period1 an amount equal to #bj percent of the cost of carrying out such program for the applicable year4 7#b7 ,exception 7,a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding paragraph 7#a71 with respect to an exempt institution awarded a grant under this section1 for each year of the grant period beginning with the second year through the fifth year1 the ,secretary shall not require the institution to make a cash contribution from non-,federal sources in an amount that is greater than the amount equal to #e percent of the cost of carrying out the community college student success program at the institution for such year4 7,b7 ,definitions ,for purposes of this paragraph3 7i7 ,exempt institution ,the term exempt institution means an eligible institution that is-- 7,i7 a ,tribal college or university2 or 7,,ii7 an institution located in the ,commonwealth of ,puerto ,rico1 ,guam1 ,american ,samoa1 the ,united ,states ,virgin ,islands1 the ,commonwealth of the ,northern ,mariana ,islands1 the ,republic of the ,marshall ,islands1 the ,federated ,states of ,micronesia1 or the ,republic of ,palau4 7ii7 ,tribal college or university ,the term ,tribal college or university has the meaning given the term in section #caf of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajei;c74 7e7 ,application ,an eligible institution desiring a grant under this section shall submit an application to the ,secretary at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,secretary may require1 which shall include a copy of the report described in section #ajc7;f74 7f7 ,required use of funds ,an eligible institution that receives a grant under this section shall use the grant funds to-- 7#a7 implement a community college student success program2 and 7#b7 regularly review-- 7,a7 data to monitor the academic progress of eligible students participating in such program2 and 7,b7 the meeting and program participation requirements described in section #aja7a74 7g7 ,permissible use of funds ,an eligible institution that receives a grant under this section may use the grant to-- 7#a7 establish or expand a data tracking system that includes early alerts to complete the regular reviews required under subsection 7f77#b72 7#b7 provide eligible students participating in the community college student success program for which the grant is awarded with financial assistance to cover the costs described in paragraph 7#b71 7#c71 or 7#h7 of section #dgb of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajhgll72 7#c7 establish or expand career development services for such students1 such as career workshops or career counseling2 7#d7 establish or expand tutoring and academic support services for such students2 7#e7 cover the costs of employment of administrators for the program whose sole job shall be to administer the program1 without regard to whether the employment is full-time or less than full-time2 and 7#f7 provide financial support for eligible students participating in such program to enroll in courses offered during enrollment periods that are outside the fall and spring semesters 7or equivalent terms74 7h7 ,reports 7#a7 ,in ,general ,using the postsecondary student data system established under section #acb7a7 or a successor system 7whichever includes the most recent data7 to streamline reporting requirements and minimize reporting burdens1 and in coordination with the ,national ,center for ,education ,statistics1 the ,secretary shall1 on at least an annual basis1 collect data with respect to each community college student success program1 including the data described in paragraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,data submitted by eligible institutions ,each eligible institution that receives a grant under this title shall provide the following to the ,secretary3 7,a7 ,on an annual basis1 such information as may be necessary for the ,secretary to collect data about-- 7i7 the demographic characteristics of the eligible students participating in the community college student success program2 7ii7 the average number of credits attempted and average number of credits earned1 rate of retention1 rate of degree completion1 and transfer rates of such eligible students2 and 7iii7 the graduation rate of such eligible students4 7,b7 ,an annual performance report for each year of the grant period that includes-- 7i7 an analysis of the implementation and progress of such program based on the ambitious outcome goals described in the report submitted by the institution under section #ajc7;f77#a77;,a71 including challenges to and changes made to such program2 7ii7 if according to the analysis under subparagraph 7,a71 the program is not on track to meet such ambitious outcome goals1 a description of the plans to adjust the program to improve the performance of the program2 7iii7 the participation of such eligible students in tutoring1 academic support1 career services1 and meetings with program advisors2 and 7iv7 when data is available1 information that will allow for a comparison of the data collected for such year under this subparagraph with such data collected for each of the #b years preceding the date on which the grant was awarded4 7,c7 ,not later than #f years after the date on which the eligible institution received such grant1 a final report to the ,secretary that includes an analysis of-- 7i7 the factors that contributed to the success or failure of the community college student success program in meeting the ambitious outcome goals described in the report submitted by the institution under section #ajc7;f77#a77;,a72 7ii7 the challenges faced in attempting to implement such program2 7iii7 information on how to improve such program2 7iv7 whether the program has created an institution-wide reform with respect to graduate rates and transfer rates for all students1 and if so1 how such reform was created2 and 7v7 how the eligible institution will continue to fund such program after the end of the grant period4 #aje4 ,evaluations 7a7 ,independent evaluations ,before finalizing which eligible institutions will receive grants under section #ajd for a fiscal year1 the ,secretary1 acting through the ,director of the ,institute of ,education ,sciences1 shall enter into a contract with an independent evaluator-- 7#a7 to consult with the ,secretary on which eligible institutions should receive the grants2 and 7#b7 to use the ,what ,works ,clearinghouse ,standards 7without reservations7 to evaluate1 throughout the duration of the grant period of such grants-- 7,a7 each community college student success program for which such grant is awarded1 including whether the program met its ambitious outcome goals described in the report submitted by the institution under section #ajc7;f77#a77;,a72 7,b7 the average impact of community college student success programs on graduation rates1 the average number of credits per associate degree awarded1 and transfer rates for eligible students2 7,c7 the variation in program impacts across eligible institutions with respect to such rates2 and 7,d7 whether such programs are cost effective in creating higher graduation rates and transfer rates of participating eligible students compared with such rates at eligible institutions without such programs4 7b7 ,results of evaluations ,the results of the evaluations under subsection 7a7 shall be made publicly available on the website of the ,department of ,education4 7c7 ,funding for evaluations ,the ,secretary may reserve not more than #ae percent of the funds appropriated under section #aji for a fiscal year to carry out this section for such fiscal year4 #ajf4 ,outreach and technical assistance 7a7 ,outreach ,the ,secretary shall conduct outreach activities to notify eligible institutions of the availability of grants under this title4 7b7 ,technical assistance ,the ,secretary shall provide technical assistance-- 7#a7 to eligible institutions that may be interested in applying for grants under this title1 including assistance with applications for such grants2 and 7#b7 to eligible institutions awarded grants under this title1 including assistance with-- 7,a7 establishing ambitious outcome goals described in section #ajc7;f77#a77;,a72 and 7,b7 the implementation of a community college student success program4 7c7 ,funding for technical assistance for evaluations ,the ,secretary may reserve not more than #g percent of the funds appropriated under section #aji for a fiscal year for technical assistance under this section for such fiscal year4 #ajg4 ,report to ,congress ,not later than #a year after the date on which the ,secretary receives the final evaluation results under section #aje for eligible institutions that were awarded grants under section #ajd for the same fiscal year1 the ,secretary shall submit to ,congress a report that includes-- 7#a7 the number of grants awarded under section #ajd for such fiscal year1 and the amount of such grants2 7#b7 the number of grants awarded under section #ajc to eligible institutions that received or would have been eligible for the grants described in paragraph 7#a71 and the amount of such grants2 7#c7 the number of grants awarded under section #ajc to eligible institutions that would have been eligible1 but did not receive the grants described in paragraph 7#a72 7#d7 such final evaluation results2 and 7#e7 any other information the ,secretary may determine is relevant4 #ajh4 ,supplement1 not supplant ,funds awarded to an eligible institution under this title shall be used only to supplement the amount of funds that would1 in the absence of the ,federal funds provided under this title1 be made available from non-,federal sources or other ,federal sources to carry out the activities under this title1 and not to supplant such funds4 #aji4 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this title #aj1jjj1jjj1jjj for fiscal years #bjba through #bjca1 to be available until expended4 ,,ii ,part time community college student success program #bja4 ,definitions ,in this title3 7#a7 ,part time community college student success program ,the term part time community college student success program means a program carried out by an eligible institution under which the eligible institution carries out the following3 7,a7 ,provides students participating in such program with an amount that covers the cost of tuition and fees that are not covered by any ,federal1 ,state1 or institutional financial assistance received by the student4 7,b7 ,requires students participating in such program to-- 7i7 be enrolled in not less than #ab credits at the eligible institution as a degree-seeking student during each fall and spring semester 7or equivalent terms7 during which the student participates in such program2 7ii7 if the student is referred to remedial or corequisite courses or on academic probation1 meet1 not less than on a weekly basis1 with a tutor or appropriate academic support1 except that in the case of a student who is academically struggling1 but who is not referred to remedial courses or on academic probation1 the student may meet with a tutor as often as the program advisor for such student requires2 7iii7 meet with a program advisor-- 7,i7 twice each month during the first semester 7or equivalent term7 of participation in such program2 and 7,,ii7 as directed by the program advisor in subsequent semesters 7or equivalent terms7 under subparagraph 7,c77ii72 and 7iv7 meet with a career advisor or participate in a career services event not less than once each semester 7or equivalent term74 7,c7 ,provides a program advisor to each student participating in such program who-- 7i7 provides comprehensive academic1 career1 and personal advising to the student1 such as-- 7,i7 the creation and implementation of an academic plan for the student to graduate from a program of study at the eligible institution within #aej percent of the normal time for graduation from such program2 7,,ii7 if an eligible student is referred to remedial or corequisite courses1 taking steps to enable the student to complete college mathematics and ,english within the first #cj credit hours2 and 7,,iii7 assisting the student with developing and achieving academic goals1 including creating strong transfer pathways that demonstrate programmatic transfer for students interested in transferring to a #d-year institution of higher education2 7ii7 after the student participating in such program completes a semester 7or equivalent term71 creates for the student a needs-based advising schedule that indicates1 based on the student's academic performance1 the frequency with which such student shall be required to meet with a program advisor for each subsequent semester 7or equivalent term7 of program participation2 7iii7 has a caseload of not more than #cjj students2 7iv7 tracks the attendance of the student at the meetings described in clauses 7ii71 7iii71 and 7iv7 of subparagraph 7,b72 7v7 monitors the academic progress of the student2 and 7vi7 provides each student who meets the requirements of subparagraph 7,b71 on not less than a monthly basis1 with financial incentives1 such as a transportation pass1 a gas card1 or a grocery card4 7,d7 ,provides tutoring1 academic support1 and career services at no cost to students participating in such program1 and may reserve places in select courses for such students in order to create community within cohorts of students4 7,e7 ,provides information to eligible students participating in such program about the eligibility of such students for assistance under the supplemental nutrition assistance program under the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjaa et seq47 and the program of block grants for ,states for temporary assistance for needy families established under part ,a of title ,,iv of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fja et seq474 7#b7 ,eligible student ,the term eligible student means a student enrolled at an eligible institution who-- 7,a7 on the date such eligible student would begin participation in a part time community college student success program at such eligible institution-- 7i7 is enrolled in a program of study leading to an associate degree that prepares students to transfer to a #d-year institution of higher education or advance in the labor market2 and 7ii7 is-- 7,i7 a first-time undergraduate student2 or 7,,ii7 a continuing or transfer student with not more than #ae credits and a minimum grade point average of #b4j 7or its equivalent72 7,b7 completes not less than #bd credits1 at least #bj of which must be degree-applicable1 at the eligible institution as a degree-seeking student during each academic year during which the student participates in the part time community college student success program2 7,c7 if the student is eligible for financial aid under title ,,iv of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajgj et seq471 has completed the ,free ,application for ,federal ,student ,aid or other common financial reporting form under section #dhc7;a7 of such ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajij7;a772 and 7,d7 meets any other requirements established by the institution4 7#c7 ,minority-serving institution ,the term minority-serving institution means an institution described in section #cga7;a7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajfgq7a774 #bjb4 ,part time community college student success grant program authorized ,from the amounts appropriated under section #bji1 the ,secretary of ,education shall establish and carry out the part time community college student success grant program to award grants under sections #bjc and #bjd1 on a competitive basis1 to eligible institutions to plan and implement part time community college student success programs for eligible students that are designed to increase-- 7#a7 the rate at which program participants graduate from a program of study at such eligible institution within #aej percent of the normal time for graduation2 7#b7 transfer rates of program participants2 and 7#c7 the number of credits that a program participant takes that apply to a degree in the participant's desired major4 #bjc4 ,grants to plan part time community college student success programs 7a7 ,planning grants authorized ,from the amounts appropriated to carry out this section under section #bji for a fiscal year1 the ,secretary shall award planning grants for such fiscal year1 on a competitive basis1 to eligible institutions to develop plans for part time community college student success programs4 7b7 ,duration ,a grant awarded under this section shall be for a #a-year period4 7c7 ,peer review process2 priority ,in awarding grants under this section for a fiscal year1 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 carry out a peer review process that-- 7,a7 requires that each application submitted under subsection 7d7 be peer reviewed by a panel of readers composed of individuals selected by the ,secretary1 which shall include-- 7i7 not less than #ej percent of readers-- 7,i7 who are not employees of the ,federal ,government2 and 7,,ii7 who have relevant research or practical experience with respect to student support programs designed to increase graduation rates and transfer rates at public #b-year institutions of higher education2 and 7ii7 to the maximum extent practicable1 individuals who are members of groups underrepresented in higher education1 including ,african ,americans1 ,hispanics1 ,native ,americans1 ,alaska ,natives1 ,asian ,americans1 and ,native ,american ,pacific ,islanders 7including ,native ,hawaiians71 and individuals with disabilities2 and 7,b7 ensures that no individual assigned under subparagraph 7,a7 to review an application has any conflict of interest with regard to that application that may make the individual unable to impartially conduct such review2 and 7#b7 give priority to eligible institutions that are eligible to receive funding under title ,,iii or ,v of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajea et seq42 #bj ,u4,s4,c4 #aaja et seq474 7d7 ,application ,an eligible institution desiring a grant under this section shall submit an application to the ,secretary at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,secretary may require1 which shall include-- 7#a7 the graduation rate1 the number of credits completed 7disaggregated by remedial credits and college-level credits for each program of study71 and the transfer rate for the most recent academic year for which data are available for eligible students and all students1 respectively2 7#b7 an analysis of how implementing a community college student success program may improve the graduation rate or transfer rate for eligible students2 and 7#c7 a description of the methods the eligible institution has previously used to improve the graduation rate or transfer rate with respect to eligible students and all students1 respectively4 7e7 ,use of funds ,an eligible institution that receives a grant under this section shall use the grant to develop a plan to implement a part time community college student success program at the eligible institution for eligible students4 7f7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date on which an eligible institution receives a grant under this section1 such eligible institution shall submit to the ,secretary a report that includes-- 7#a7 a plan for implementing a community college student success program at the eligible institution1 including-- 7,a7 the sufficiently ambitious outcome goals for achieving significant improvements in graduation rates and transfer rates for program participants and all students1 respectively1 as such rates are defined by the eligible institution1 in consultation with the ,secretary1 before the end of the grant period2 7,b7 the number of such eligible students who will participate in such program1 including-- 7i7 how such eligible students will be identified1 referred1 and selected1 in cases where the interest in the program is larger than the budget for the program2 and 7ii7 a plan to ensure that economically disadvantaged students receive priority2 7,c7 based on the most recent academic year for which data are available1 disaggregated by eligible students and all students-- 7i7 graduation rates2 7ii7 transfer rates2 and 7iii7 average number of credits earned1 including remedial and college-level credits1 by associate degree earners2 7,d7 an analysis of the financial needs of eligible students based on the ,free ,application for ,federal ,student ,aid2 7,e7 a description of how the eligible institution will effectively staff a community college student success program2 and 7,f7 a timeline for the implementation of such program2 7#b7 a budgetary analysis that includes-- 7,a7 a description of how the eligible institution will provide non-,federal funds for such program under section #bjd7;d72 and 7,b7 a description of how the eligible institution will continue to fund such program after the end of the grant period for the grant awarded to the institution under section #bjd2 and 7#c7 such other information as the ,secretary may require4 #bjd4 ,grants to implement part time community college student success programs 7a7 ,implementation grants authorized 7#a7 ,in general ,from the amounts appropriated to carry out this section under section #bji for a fiscal year1 the ,secretary shall award grants for such fiscal year1 on a competitive basis1 to eligible institutions awarded a grant under section #bjc to implement part time community college student success programs4 7#b7 ,consultation ,in awarding grants under this section for a fiscal year1 the ,secretary shall consult with the independent evaluator described in section #bje7;a7 before finalizing which eligible institutions will receive such a grant for such fiscal year4 7b7 ,requirements for selection ,to be eligible to receive a grant under this section1 an eligible institution shall meet the following requirements3 7#a7 ,the eligible institution was awarded a grant under section #bjc not less than #a year before such eligible institution submits an application under subsection 7e74 7#b7 ,the eligible institution submits an application under subsection 7e74 7#c7 ,the eligible institution demonstrates1 on the date of the application described in subsection 7e71 the availability of non-,federal funding for the matching funds required under subparagraphs 7,a71 7,b71 and 7,c7 of subsection 7d77#a74 7c7 ,duration ,a grant awarded under this section shall be for a #e-year period4 7d7 ,non-,federal contribution 7#a7 ,in general ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 an eligible institution awarded a grant under this section shall contribute in cash from non-,federal sources the following3 7,a7 ,for the second year of the grant period1 an amount equal to #aj percent of the cost of carrying out the part time community college student success program for eligible students at the institution for such year4 7,b7 ,for each of the third year through fifth years of the grant period1 an amount equal to #bj percent of the cost of carrying out such program for the applicable year4 7#b7 ,exception 7,a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding 7#a71 with respect to an exempt institution awarded a grant under this section1 for each year of the grant period beginning with the second year through the fifth year1 the ,secretary shall not require the institution to make a cash contribution from non-,federal sources in an amount that is greater than the amount equal to #e percent of the cost of carrying out the part time community college student success program at the institution for such year4 7,b7 ,definitions ,for purposes of this paragraph3 7i7 ,exempt institution ,the term exempt institution means an eligible institution that is-- 7,i7 a ,tribal ,college or ,university2 or 7,,ii7 an institution located in the ,commonwealth of ,puerto ,rico1 ,guam1 ,american ,samoa1 the ,united ,states ,virgin ,islands1 the ,commonwealth of the ,northern ,mariana ,islands1 the ,republic of the ,marshall ,islands1 the ,federated ,states of ,micronesia1 or the ,republic of ,palau4 7ii7 ,tribal ,college or ,university ,the term ,tribal ,college or ,university has the meaning given the term in section #caf of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajei;c74 7e7 ,application ,an eligible institution desiring a grant under this section shall submit an application to the ,secretary at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,secretary may require1 which shall include a copy of the report described in section #bjc7;f74 7f7 ,required use of funds ,an eligible institution that receives a grant under this section shall use the grant funds to-- 7#a7 implement a part time community college student success program2 and 7#b7 regularly review-- 7,a7 data to monitor the academic progress of eligible students participating in such program2 and 7,b7 the meeting and program participation requirements described in section #bja7a74 7g7 ,permissible use of funds ,an eligible institution that receives a grant under this section may use the grant to-- 7#a7 establish or expand a data tracking system that includes early alerts to complete the regular reviews required under subsection 7f77#b72 7#b7 provide eligible students participating in the part time community college student success program for which the grant is awarded with financial assistance to cover the costs described in paragraph 7#b71 7#c71 or 7#h7 of section #dgb of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajhgll72 7#c7 establish or expand career development services for such eligible students1 such as career workshops or career counseling2 7#d7 establish or expand tutoring and academic support services for such eligible students2 7#e7 cover the costs of employment of administrators for the program whose sole job shall be to administer the program1 without regard to whether the employment is full-time or less than full-time2 and 7#f7 provide financial support for such eligible students participating in such program to enroll in courses offered during enrollment periods that are outside the fall and spring semesters 7or equivalent terms74 7h7 ,reports 7#a7 ,in ,general ,using the postsecondary student data system established under section #acb7a7 or a successor system 7whichever includes the most recent data7 to streamline reporting requirements and minimize reporting burdens1 and in coordination with the ,national ,center for ,education ,statistics1 the ,secretary shall1 on at least an annual basis1 collect data with respect to each community college student success program1 including the data described in paragraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,data submitted by eligible institutions ,each eligible institution that receives a grant under this title shall provide the following to the ,secretary3 7,a7 ,on an annual basis1 such information as may be necessary for the ,secretary to collect data about-- 7i7 the demographic characteristics of the eligible students participating in the part time community college student success program2 7ii7 the average number of credits attempted and average number of credits earned1 rate of retention1 rate of degree completion1 and transfer rates of such eligible students2 and 7iii7 the graduation rate of such eligible students4 7,b7 ,an annual performance report for each year of the grant period that includes-- 7i7 an analysis of the implementation and progress of such program based on the ambitious outcome goals described in the report submitted by the institution under section #bjc7;f77#a77;,a71 including challenges to and changes made to such program2 7ii7 if according to the analysis under subparagraph 7,a71 the program is not on track to meet such ambitious outcome goals1 a description of the plans to adjust the program to improve the performance of the program2 7iii7 the participation of such eligible students in tutoring1 academic support1 career services1 and meetings with program advisors2 and 7iv7 when data is available1 information that will allow for a comparison of the data collected for such year under this subparagraph with such data collected for each of the #b years preceding the date on which the grant was awarded4 7,c7 ,not later than #f years after the date on which the eligible institution received such grant1 a final report to the ,secretary that includes an analysis of-- 7i7 the factors that contributed to the success or failure of the community college student success program in meeting the ambitious outcome goals described in the report submitted by the institution under section #bjc7;f77#a77;,a72 7ii7 the challenges faced in attempting to implement such program2 7iii7 information on how to improve such program2 7iv7 whether the program has created an institution-wide reform with respect to graduate rates and transfer rates for all students1 and if so1 how such reform was created2 and 7v7 how the eligible institution will continue to fund such program after the end of the grant period4 #bje4 ,evaluations 7a7 ,independent evaluations ,before finalizing which eligible institutions will receive grants under section #bjd for a fiscal year1 the ,secretary1 acting through the ,director of the ,institute of ,education ,sciences1 shall enter into a contract with an independent evaluator-- 7#a7 to consult with the ,secretary on which eligible institutions should receive the grants2 and 7#b7 to use the ,what ,works ,clearinghouse ,standards 7without reservations7 to evaluate1 throughout the duration of the grant period of such grants-- 7,a7 each part time community college student success program for eligible students for which such grant is awarded1 including whether the program met its ambitious outcome goals described in the report submitted by the institution under section #bjc7;f77#a77;,a72 7,b7 the average impact of part time community college student success programs on graduation rates1 the average number of credits per associate degree awarded1 and transfer rates for eligible students2 7,c7 the variation in program impacts across eligible institutions with respect to such rates2 and 7,d7 whether such programs lead to higher graduation rates and transfer rates of eligible students per dollar spent for such students by such institutions compared with such rates at eligible institutions without such programs4 7b7 ,results of evaluations ,the results of the evaluations under subsection 7a7 shall be made publicly available on the website of the ,department of ,education4 7c7 ,funding for evaluations ,the ,secretary may reserve not more than #ae percent of the funds appropriated under section #bji for a fiscal year to carry out this section for such fiscal year4 #bjf4 ,outreach and technical assistance 7a7 ,outreach ,the ,secretary shall conduct outreach activities to notify eligible institutions of the availability of grants under this title4 7b7 ,technical assistance ,the ,secretary shall provide technical assistance-- 7#a7 to eligible institutions that may be interested in applying for grants under this title1 including assistance with applications for such grants2 and 7#b7 to eligible institutions awarded grants under this title1 including assistance with-- 7,a7 establishing ambitious outcome goals described in section #bjc7;f77#a77;,a72 and 7,b7 the implementation of a part time community college student success program4 7c7 ,funding for technical assistance for evaluations ,the ,secretary may reserve not more than #g percent of the funds appropriated under section #bji for a fiscal year for technical assistance under this section for such fiscal year4 #bjg4 ,report to ,congress ,not later than #a year after the date on which the ,secretary receives the final evaluation results under section #bje for eligible institutions that were awarded grants under section #bjd for the same fiscal year1 the ,secretary shall submit to ,congress a report that includes-- 7#a7 the number of grants awarded under section #bjd for such fiscal year1 and the amount of such grants2 7#b7 the number of grants awarded under section #bjc to eligible institutions that received or would have been eligible for the grants described in paragraph 7#a71 and the amount of such grants2 7#c7 the number of grants awarded under section #bjc to eligible institutions that would have been eligible but did not receive the grants described in paragraph 7#a72 7#d7 such final evaluation results2 and 7#e7 any other information the ,secretary may determine is relevant4 #bjh4 ,supplement1 not supplant ,funds awarded to an eligible institution under this title shall be used only to supplement the amount of funds that would1 in the absence of the ,federal funds provided under this title1 be made available from non-,federal sources or other ,federal sources to carry out the activities under this title1 and not to supplant such funds4 #bji4 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this title #e1jjj1jjj1jjj for fiscal years #bjba through #bjca1 to be available until expended4