,,ii #aagth ,,congress #b;d ,session ,s4 #chdi ,,in ,,the ,,senate ,,of ,,the ,,united ,,states ,march #af1 #bjbb,mr4 ,murphy 7for himself1 ,mr4 ,blumenthal1 and ,mr4 ,booker7 introduced the following bill2 which was read twice and referred to the ,committee on ,health1 ,education1 ,labor1 and ,pensions ,a ,,bill ,to amend the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act to expand the ,magnet ,schools ,assistance ,program4 #a4 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,magnet ,schools ,accessibility1 ,growth1 and ,nonexclusionary ,enrollment ,transformation ,act of #bjbb or the ,,magnet ,act of #bjbb4 #b4 ,findings ,congress finds the following3 7#a7 ,studies have found that the academic benefits of attending integrated schools for students of color include-- 7,a7 higher achievement in mathematics1 science1 language1 and reading2 7,b7 school climates supportive of learning and studying2 7,c7 increased likelihood of graduating from high school and entering and graduating from college2 7,d7 higher income and educational attainment2 and 7,e7 increased access to highly qualified teachers and leaders who are less likely to transfer to other schools4 7#b7 ,the benefits of integrated schools extend to all students regardless of race or socioeconomic background4 ,on average1 students in socioeconomically and racially diverse schools have stronger academic outcomes than students in schools with concentrated poverty4 ,students in diverse schools have higher test scores1 are more likely to enroll in college1 and are less likely to drop out4 ,integrated schools help reduce racial bias and counter stereotypes1 as well as foster friendships across diverse groups1 improve students' satisfaction and self-confidence1 and enhance leadership skills4 7#c7 ,students of color attending schools that are highly segregated by race and poverty are deprived of the benefits of integrated education4 ,these schools are characterized by resource inequities that translate into large proportions of inexperienced and underprepared educators and a lack of rigorous coursework1 which have negative consequences for students' academic outcomes as measured by performance on standardized achievement tests and high school graduation rates4 7#d7 ,a #bjai study of every school district in the ,united ,states found that higher racial segregation contributes to a greater magnitude of achievement gaps in #crd grade1 and increases the rate at which gaps grow from #crd to #hth grade1 for students of color4 7#e7 ,a #bjaf ,government ,accountability ,office analysis found that a growing percentage of public elementary schools and secondary schools in the ,nation are hypersegregated1 with #ij percent or more ,black and ,latino student populations and students from low-income families4 7#f7 ,a study reviewing #h years of data from all ,united ,states school districts found that racial segregation appears to undermine achievement1 in part1 because it concentrates minority students in high-poverty schools1 which are1 on average1 less effective than lower-poverty schools and tend to be under-resourced4 7#g7 ,research shows that students' exposure to other students from different backgrounds and the new ideas and opportunities that such exposure brings leads to improved critical thinking and problem-solving skills4 ,other benefits of attending diverse schools include increased civic participation in a diverse global economy and increased likelihood of living in integrated neighborhoods and holding jobs in integrated workplaces as adults4 7#h7 ,magnet schools have been effective in promoting school diversity1 especially when district demographics along with magnet school design1 structure1 and focus 7particularly the centering of school integration in the school mission and the design for family outreach7 are a priority4 #c4 ,purpose ,the purpose of this ,act is to amend the ,magnet ,schools ,assistance ,program under part ,d of title ,,iv of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #gbca et seq47-- 7#a7 to create a supplemental diversity grant for aspiring magnet school programs to adopt effective practices designed to further desegregation aims and promote diversity2 and 7#b7 to supplement voluntary ,state efforts to promote inter-district diversity4 #d4 ,amendments to magnet schools assistance program ,part ,d of title ,,iv of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #gbca et seq47 is amended-- 7#a7 in section #ddjd1 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by inserting 7except as provided under section #ddjh;,a7 after under this part2 7#b7 in section #ddje1 in subsection 7a71 by inserting 7except as provided under section #ddjh;,a7 after under this part2 7#c7 in section #ddjf-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by striking ,in awarding and inserting the following3 7a7 ,in general ,in awarding 2 and 7ii7 by inserting 7except as provided under section #ddjh;,a7 after under this part2 7,b7 by striking 7#c72 7,c7 by redesignating paragraph 7#d7 as paragraph 7#c72 7,d7 in paragraph 7#c71 as redesignated by subparagraph 7,c71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7,e7 by adding at the end the following3 7#d7 propose to establish whole-school magnet schools through proposing to design and implement schools that incorporate integration into school design1 mission1 structure1 focus1 and goals1 over the placement of a specialized magnet program in a non-magnet public school2 7#e7 propose to newly implement or continue the implementation of inter-district public school choice programs1 and propose magnet schools constructed or placed in a location that optimizes diversity and accessibility to transportation for low-income students2 7#f7 propose to improve the diversity and performance of the local educational agency1 consortium of local educational agencies1 or ,state as a whole versus focusing on improvements confined to an individual school2 or 7#g7 propose to design and implement inclusive enrollment practices1 such as utilizing weighted lotteries and other inclusive and accessible practices that are consistent with the latest research and evidence-based practices identified by the ,secretary4 7b7 ,priority for meeting multiple criteria ,in awarding grants under this part1 the ,secretary shall give additional priority to applicants that meet more than #a criterion under subsection 7a74 2 7#d7 in section #ddjg-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a71 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by inserting 7except as provided under section #ddjh;,a7 after under this part2 7,b7 in subsection 7b71 by inserting 7except as provided under section #ddjh;,a7 after under this part2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7c7 ,technical assistance for novice or first-,time applicants 7#a7 ,in general ,an eligible local educational agency1 or consortium of such agencies1 that is a novice or first-time applicant for a grant under this part and receives a grant under this part may use not more than #a percent of the grant funds for technical assistance in implementing the magnet school plan4 7#b7 ,definition of novice ,in this subsection1 the term novice1 when used with respect to an applicant1 means as applicant that applied for a grant under this part previously but did not receive such a grant4 2 7#e7 in section #ddjh-- 7,a7 in subsection 7b71 by inserting 7except as provided under section #ddjh;,a7 after under this part2 7,b7 in subsection 7c71 by inserting 7except as provided under section #ddjh;,a7 after under this part2 and 7,c7 in subsection 7d71 by inserting 7except as provided under section #ddjh;,a7 after under this part2 and 7#f7 by striking section #ddji and inserting the following3 #ddji4 ,authorization of appropriations2 reservation 7a7 ,authorization ,there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this part such sums as may be necessary for fiscal years #bjbb through #bjbe4 7b7 ,use of funding ,from the total amount appropriated under subsection 7a7 for any fiscal year1 the ,secretary shall expend not less than #aji1jjj1jjj to carry out this part1 except for section #ddjh;,a4 ,the ,secretary may use any amounts appropriated under subsection 7a7 for a fiscal year that are in excess of #aji1jjj1jjj to carry out section #ddjh;,a4 7c7 ,reservation for technical assistance ,the ,secretary may reserve not more than #a percent of the funds appropriated under subsection 7a7 for any fiscal year to provide technical assistance and share best practices with respect to magnet school programs assisted under this part4 7d7 ,availability of funds for grants to agencies not previously assisted ,in any fiscal year for which the amount appropriated pursuant to subsection 7a7 exceeds #ge1jjj1jjj1 the ,secretary shall give priority in using such amounts in excess of #ge1jjj1jjj to awarding grants to local educational agencies or consortia of such agencies that did not receive a grant under this part in the preceding fiscal year4 4 #e4 ,magnet schools assistance program supplemental diversity grant ,part ,d of title ,,iv of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #gbca et seq47 is amended by inserting after section #ddjh the following3 #ddjh;,a4 ,supplemental diversity grants 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary1 in accordance with this section1 is authorized to award grants to eligible entities-- 7#a7 that have not received a grant under this part during the #c-year period preceding the date of the grant award under this section2 and 7#b7 that are looking to adopt additional effective1 evidence-based practices designed to further desegregation aims and promote diversity4 7b7 ,eligibility1 application1 and other requirements 7#a7 ,eligibility ,for the purposes of this section1 the term eligible entity means a local educational agency1 consortium of such agencies1 or ,state educational agency1 including an agency or consortium that is described in paragraph 7#a7 or 7#b7 of section #ddjd4 7#b7 ,applications ,an eligible entity desiring to receive a grant under this section shall submit an application to the ,secretary at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information and assurances as the ,secretary may reasonably require4 7#c7 ,information and assurances ,each application submitted under paragraph 7#a7 shall include-- 7,a7 a description of-- 7i7 how a grant awarded under this section will be used to promote socioeconomic and racial integration1 and implement evidence-based practices1 including any evidence1 or if such evidence is not available1 a rationale based upon current research findings1 to support the grant promoting socioeconomic and racial integration2 7ii7 how the applicant will construct inclusive enrollment practices1 such as utilizing weighted lotteries and other inclusive and accessible practices that are consistent with the latest research and evidence-based practices identified by the ,secretary2 7iii7 whether the applicant-- 7,i7 has ever engaged in any voluntary desegregation effort1 and to what extent such efforts have increased student diversity and decreased racial or socioeconomic isolation in schools served by such applicant2 and 7,,ii7 is engaged in any voluntary desegregation effort on the date of submitting the application1 and to what extent2 7iv7 how the applicant will ensure that families from a multitude of racial1 ethnic1 socioeconomic1 and linguistic backgrounds are aware of magnet schools and the application process1 including a description of-- 7,i7 the variety of platforms 7such as social media1 print1 television1 and radio7 the applicant will use to make families aware of magnet schools and the application process2 7,,ii7 the language spoken by students and families in the region the applicant covers and how the applicant will make information on magnet schools and the application process available in these languages2 and 7,,iii7 how to enter a lottery or other inclusive enrollment pool for magnet schools2 7v7 the manner and extent to which the proposed activities will increase student academic achievement in the instructional area offered by the school1 including any evidence1 or if such evidence is not available1 a rationale based on current research findings1 to support the activities increasing student academic achievement2 7vi7 how the applicant will support the social and emotional learning of students2 7vii7 how the applicant will implement restorative school discipline policies that reduce the use of suspension and expulsion and improve overall school climate2 7viii7 how the applicant will assess1 monitor1 and evaluate the impact of the activities funded under this section on student achievement1 integration1 and overall school climate by developing a data plan that-- 7,i7 is aligned to a clear vision for equity1 with specific criteria for determining racial or socioeconomic segregation and a target for reducing these conditions2 7,,ii7 monitors the goal of reducing racial segregation by tracking multiple measures of success 7including by enrollment1 graduation rates1 academic achievement1 academic growth1 and social-emotional outcomes72 7,,iii7 disaggregates data across subgroups of students1 as defined in section #aaaa7;c77#b72 and 7,,iv7 ensures data collected are accessible1 with opportunities to include stakeholder feedback in a timely manner2 7ix7 how grant funds under this section will be used to-- 7,i7 improve student academic achievement for all students attending the magnet school programs2 7,,ii7 close historic opportunity and achievement gaps between each of the subgroups of students1 defined in section #aaaa7;c77#b71 attending the magnet school programs2 and 7,,iii7 implement services and activities that are consistent with other programs under this ,act1 as appropriate2 and 7x7 how the magnet program funded by the grant will improve the overall quality of the school district the program is housed within2 and 7,b7 the same assurances described in section #ddje7;b77#b74 7#d7 ,applications from state educational agencies ,a ,state educational agency that submits an application under paragraph 7#a7 shall describe how1 specifically1 the ,state views magnet schools as a solution to promote integration in the ,state4 7c7 ,priority 7#a7 ,in general ,in awarding grants under this section1 the ,secretary shall give priority to applicants that-- 7,a7 have integration embedded into school design1 mission1 structure1 focus1 and goals2 7,b7 propose to design and implement inclusive enrollment practices1 such as utilizing weighted lotteries and other inclusive and accessible practices that are consistent with the latest research and evidence-based practices identified by the ,secretary2 7,c7 continue to experience pronounced disparities in educational opportunities between each of the subgroups of students1 defined in section #aaaa7;c77#b71 and propose to use funds to carry out evidence-based practices to reduce such disparities2 7,d7 demonstrate a commitment to furthering inter-district diversity through partnerships with neighboring local educational agencies in ,states that allow for these types of partnerships2 7,e7 demonstrate the provision of free and accessible transportation for students to attend the magnet school programs served by such grant funds2 or 7,f7 demonstrate a commitment to authentically engaging families and community members from a multitude of racial1 ethnic1 socioeconomic1 and linguistic backgrounds at all stages in the magnet program's development and operations4 7#b7 ,priority for meeting multiple criteria ,in awarding grants under this section1 the ,secretary shall give additional priority to applicants that meet more than #a criterion under paragraph 7#a74 7d7 ,use of funds ,grant funds made available under this section may be used by an eligible entity to support any of the following3 7#a7 ,activities that promote socioeconomic and racial integration in schools1 including evidence-based practices to increase student diversity and decrease racial or socioeconomic isolation in schools1 such as-- 7,a7 providing for ongoing data collection and evaluation activities to promote continuous improvement that ensures fidelity of magnet implementation2 7,b7 developing and refining diversity goals for magnet school enrollment2 and 7,c7 ensuring student recruitment for magnet schools includes students in public housing within the boundaries of the school district1 if it exists4 7#b7 ,activities that increase the capacity of existing facilities to house specialized magnet programs or convert entirely to magnet schools1 such as-- 7,a7 providing not more than #ae percent of the grant funds for making infrastructure improvements and necessary equipment purchases to enable an existing public school facility to effectively develop1 implement1 and operate a thematic magnet school program2 and 7,b7 allowing existing facilities or schools to transition entirely to a magnet school rather than a traditional school housing a magnet program4 7#c7 ,enrollment management activities that promote a more diverse classroom and safe learning environment1 such as-- 7,a7 supporting enhanced selection and recruitment materials and activities 7including parent tours1 open houses1 and revised marketing materials72 7,b7 providing free and accessible transportation for students to attend the magnet school2 and 7,c7 funding an individual employed by the eligible entity to devote at least a majority of the employee's time to enrollment activities1 including reaching underserved communities to support the school's diversity goals4 7#d7 ,activities that strengthen the educator pipeline for magnet school programs1 such as-- 7,a7 forging partnerships with nearby institutions of higher education with comprehensive educator preparation programs that incorporate extensive clinical practice and experience1 including historically ,black colleges and universities1 ,tribal ,colleges and ,universities1 and other minority-serving institutions1 to recruit educators with a stated desire to work in a magnet program served by the eligible entity2 and 7,b7 hiring prospective educators who are instructional area specialists1 defined as educators with a specialized knowledge of an instructional area that is gained over not less than #aj years of work experience in a relevant field1 to teach at magnet programs served by the eligible entity4 7#e7 ,activities that support a rigorous1 well-rounded curriculum and high-quality instruction1 such as-- 7,a7 providing ongoing professional development to educators1 principals1 other school leaders1 specialized instructional support personnel1 and other staff 7such as cultural competency training1 job-embedded coaching1 social and emotional learning1 activities that support college1 career1 and life readiness1 and other activities72 7,b7 creating culturally responsive teaching and learning environments2 7,c7 offering school staff members opportunities for networking and attending conferences2 7,d7 encouraging theme integration throughout the curriculum and curriculum writing2 7,e7 updating equipment and resources1 such as by utilizing supplemental materials to enhance and enrich the magnet theme and developing multiple assessments to engage different types of learners2 and 7,f7 developing and implementing opportunities for students to participate in experiential learning1 including through field trips and meaningful project-based learning4 7#f7 ,activities that support family engagement1 such as-- 7,a7 planning community events specifically geared toward supporting low-income families1 such as through purchasing food1 providing subsidies or passes for local public transportation services1 and providing subsidies for child care services while parents are engaging with the magnet school2 7,b7 establishing schools housing magnet programs as centerpieces of their community through outreach and wraparound services2 7,c7 creating a community advisory board1 demographically reflective of both the local community where the magnet school is located and the broader community of students planning to attend the magnet school1 to assist the magnet school in providing support and guidance in the selection and implementation of their respective theme2 7,d7 providing opportunities for families to participate in exploration of the magnet theme1 guest speaker presentations1 and author visits2 and 7,e7 inviting parents to be a part of the recruitment team that helps promote the magnet program4 7#g7 ,strengthening partnerships in the community1 such as developing community partnerships with businesses1 health and human services agencies1 and other entities that enhance and support the magnet theme and provide rich learning and educational experiences for students4 7#h7 ,activities that support inter-district or regional integration1 such as-- 7,a7 collaborating with urban and suburban districts in a comprehensive regional plan2 7,b7 providing financial incentives to help receiving schools cover the cost of transferring students2 7,c7 creating a clear vision for equity that includes a set of goals and benchmarks1 which are responsive to realistic timelines and local factors1 for achieving greater diversity1 educational quality1 and equity for targeted student subgroups that are specific to the region2 7,d7 establishing a measurable definition of and means to reduce racial isolation at school and classroom levels2 7,e7 investing in regional magnet programs1 capital improvements1 and educator professional development that raise the quality of schooling options available in all districts2 7,f7 developing marketing campaigns that build strong and accessible systems of public information around schooling options2 and 7,g7 offering services for transfer students and families that include transportation1 school counseling1 and family liaisons4 7#i7 ,activities that support the implementation of restorative discipline policies that reduce the use of suspension and expulsion and improve overall school climate4 7e7 ,prohibition ,the ,secretary shall not award a grant under this section to an eligible entity that plans to establish1 or has in place1 application fees or admissions criteria related to fees4 7f7 ,limitations 7#a7 ,duration of awards ,a grant under this section shall be awarded for a period that shall not exceed #e fiscal years4 7#b7 ,amount ,no grant awarded under this section to an eligible entity shall exceed #g1ejj1jjj for the grant period4 7g7 ,reporting and accountability 7#a7 ,reports ,each eligible entity that receives a grant under this section shall1 on an annual basis1 prepare and submit a report to the ,secretary containing information about-- 7,a7 how the grant funds were used2 7,b7 how the grant recipient widely distributed information about the magnet school funded by the grant in an accessible manner2 7,c7 the immediate and projected near-term impact1 over the remaining period of the grant1 that the grant funds had and will have on increasing socioeconomic or racial diversity1 or both1 in schools served by the eligible entity1 or in magnet school programs served by such entity1 or both2 7,d7 how1 if applicable1 the grant funds fostered inter-district diversity2 7,e7 how the grant funds increased student academic achievement in the instructional area offered by the magnet school or local educational agency1 or both2 7,f7 how the grant funds improved academic achievement of all students across all subjects in schools served by the eligible entity2 7,g7 how the grant funds improved students' access to well-rounded curriculum and prepared1 qualified educators2 and 7,h7 how the grant funds improved the quality of education for students attending the magnet school program or schools served by the eligible entity1 or both1 measured by a tangible increase in access to other opportunities outlined in subsection 7b77#b74 7#b7 ,making reports public ,the ,secretary shall1 on an annual basis1 make public the reports received under paragraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,accountability 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall pursue enforcement actions against a grant recipient under this section that fails to demonstrate the improvements described in subparagraphs 7,c7 through 7,h7 of paragraph 7#a74 7,b7 ,written notice of concerns 7i7 ,in general ,in a case in which the ,secretary determines that it is not clear that grant funds awarded under this section to a grant recipient are making a tangible and noticeable improvement in the areas described in subparagraphs 7,c7 through 7,h7 of paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall1 after #b fiscal years1 provide a written notice to the grant recipient containing the ,secretary's concerns regarding the recipient's use of grant funds4 7ii7 ,response ,a grant recipient that receives a written notice under clause 7i7 shall1 not later than #ij days after the date of receipt of the notice1 submit to the ,secretary a plan for addressing the ,secretary's concerns not later than #a year after the date of receipt of the notice4 7,c7 ,failure to demonstrate improvements ,in a case in which the ,secretary determines that a grant recipient has not addressed the ,secretary's concerns in accordance with subparagraph 7,b77ii71 the ,secretary shall provide a written notice to the grant recipient-- 7i7 to return the remainder of the grant funds not later than #ij days after the date of receipt of the written notice2 or 7ii7 if the grant awarded to the recipient is disbursed on an annual basis1 that the recipient will no longer receive a grant under this section4 4