,,ii #aahth ,,congress #ast ,session ,s4 #ccib ,,in ,,the ,,senate ,,of ,,the ,,united ,,states ,december #d1 #bjbc,mr4 ,sanders 7for himself and ,mr4 ,cassidy7 introduced the following bill2 which was read twice and referred to the ,committee on ,health1 ,education1 ,labor1 and ,pensions ,a ,,bill ,to reauthorize the ,education ,sciences ,reform ,act of #bjjb1 the ,educational ,technical ,assistance ,act of #bjjb1 and the ,national ,assessment of ,educational ,progress ,authorization ,act1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,advancing ,research in ,education ,act or the ,,area ,act4 #b4 ,table of contents ,the table of contents for this ,act is as follows3 ,sec4 #a4 ,short title4,sec4 #b4 ,table of contents4,sec4 #c4 ,short title2 table of contents for public law4,,title ,i--,education ,sciences ,reform,sec4 #aja4 ,references4,sec4 #ajb4 ,redesignations4,sec4 #ajc4 ,definitions4,,part ,a--,the ,institute of ,education ,sciences,sec4 #aaa4 ,establishment4,sec4 #aab4 ,functions4,sec4 #aac4 ,office of the ,director4,sec4 #aad4 ,priorities4,sec4 #aae4 ,plans2 education researcher pipeline4,sec4 #aaf4 ,national ,board for ,education ,sciences4,sec4 #aag4 ,commissioners of the ,national ,education ,centers4,sec4 #aah4 ,agreements4,sec4 #aai4 ,director biennial report4,sec4 #abj4 ,transparency4,,part ,b--,national ,center for ,education ,research,sec4 #aca4 ,establishment4,sec4 #acb4 ,commissioner for ,education ,research4,sec4 #acc4 ,duties4,sec4 #acd4 ,standards for conduct and evaluation of research4,,part ,c--,national ,center for ,education ,statistics ,sec4 #ada4 ,establishment4,sec4 #adb4 ,commissioner for ,education ,statistics4,sec4 #adc4 ,duties4,sec4 #add4 ,performance of duties4,sec4 #ade4 ,reports4,sec4 #adf4 ,dissemination4,sec4 #adg4 ,cooperative education statistics partnerships4,sec4 #adh4 ,statewide longitudinal data systems4,sec4 #adi4 ,data innovation grants4,,part ,d--,national ,center for ,education ,evaluation and ,evidence ,use ,sec4 #aea4 ,national ,center for ,education ,evaluation and ,evidence ,use4,,part ,e--,national ,center for ,special ,education ,research,sec4 #afa4 ,establishment4,sec4 #afb4 ,commissioner for ,special ,education ,research4,sec4 #afc4 ,duties4,sec4 #afd4 ,standards for conduct and evaluation of research4,,part ,f--,general provisions,sec4 #aga4 ,repeals and redesignation4,sec4 #agb4 ,interagency data sources and formats4,sec4 #agc4 ,prohibitions4,sec4 #agd4 ,confidentiality4,sec4 #age4 ,availability of data4,sec4 #agf4 ,performance management4,sec4 #agg4 ,vacancies4,sec4 #agh4 ,scientific or technical employees4,sec4 #agi4 ,authorization of appropriations4,sec4 #ahj4 ,conforming amendments4,,title ,,ii--,educational technical assistance,sec4 #bja4 ,educational technical assistance4,,title ,,iii--,national ,assessment of ,educational ,progress,sec4 #cja4 ,references4,sec4 #cjb4 ,national ,assessment ,governing ,board4,sec4 #cjc4 ,national ,assessment of ,educational ,progress4,sec4 #cjd4 ,definitions4,sec4 #cje4 ,authorization of appropriations4 #c4 ,short title2 table of contents for public law ,section #a of the ,act of ,november #e1 #bjjb 7,public ,law #ajg-bgi2 #aaf ,stat4 #aidj7 is amended to read as follows3 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents 7a7 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,education ,sciences and ,technical ,assistance ,act of #bjjb4 7b7 ,table of contents ,the table of contents for this ,act is as follows3 ,sec4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents4,,title ,i--,,education ,,sciences ,r,e,f,o,r,m,sec4 #aja4 ,short title4,sec4 #ajb4 ,definitions4,part ,a--,the ,institute of ,education ,sciences,sec4 #aaa4 ,establishment4,sec4 #aab4 ,functions4,sec4 #aac4 ,delegation4,sec4 #aad4 ,office of the ,director4,sec4 #aae4 ,priorities4,sec4 #aae;,a4 ,plans4,sec4 #aae;,b4 ,education researcher pipeline4,sec4 #aaf4 ,national ,board for ,education ,sciences4,sec4 #aag4 ,commissioners of the ,national ,education ,centers4,sec4 #aah4 ,agreements4,sec4 #aai4 ,director biennial report4,sec4 #abj4 ,competitive awards4,sec4 #aba4 ,transparency4,part ,b--,national ,center for ,education ,research,sec4 #aca4 ,establishment4,sec4 #acb4 ,commissioner for ,education ,research4,sec4 #acc4 ,duties4,sec4 #acd4 ,standards for conduct and evaluation of research4,part ,c--,national ,center for ,education ,statistics,sec4 #ada4 ,establishment4,sec4 #adb4 ,commissioner for ,education ,statistics4,sec4 #adc4 ,duties4,sec4 #add4 ,performance of duties4,sec4 #ade4 ,reports4,sec4 #adf4 ,dissemination4,sec4 #adg4 ,cooperative education statistics partnerships4,sec4 #adh4 ,state defined4,sec4 #adi4 ,grant program for statewide longitudinal data systems4,sec4 #aej4 ,data innovation grants4,part ,d--,national ,center for ,education ,evaluation and ,evidence ,use ,sec4 #aea4 ,establishment4,sec4 #aeb4 ,commissioner for ,education ,evaluation and ,evidence ,use4,sec4 #aec4 ,duties4,sec4 #aed4 ,evaluations4,sec4 #aee4 ,what ,works ,clearinghouse and related functions4,sec4 #aef4 ,evidence use activities4,sec4 #aeg4 ,regional educational laboratories for applied research1 development1 and evidence use4,part ,e--,national ,center for ,special ,education ,research,sec4 #afa4 ,establishment4,sec4 #afb4 ,commissioner for ,special ,education ,research4,sec4 #afc4 ,duties4,sec4 #afd4 ,standards for conduct and evaluation of research4,part ,f--,general ,provisions,sec4 #aga4 ,interagency data sources and formats4,sec4 #agb4 ,prohibitions4,sec4 #agc4 ,confidentiality4,sec4 #agd4 ,availability of data4,sec4 #age4 ,performance management4,sec4 #agf4 ,authority to publish4,sec4 #agg4 ,vacancies4,sec4 #agh4 ,scientific or technical employees4,sec4 #agi4 ,voluntary service4,sec4 #ahj4 ,rulemaking4,sec4 #aha4 ,copyright4,sec4 #ahb4 ,authorization of appropriations4,,title ,,ii--,,educational ,,technical ,a,s,s,i,s,t,a,n,c,e,sec4 #bja4 ,short title4,sec4 #bjb4 ,definitions4,sec4 #bjc4 ,coordination of technical assistance4,sec4 #bjd4 ,coordination between comprehensive centers and regional educational laboratories4,sec4 #bje4 ,priorities4,sec4 #bjf4 ,governing boards4,sec4 #bjg4 ,comprehensive centers4,sec4 #bjh4 ,focus centers4,sec4 #bji4 ,evaluations4,sec4 #baj4 ,authorization of appropriations,t,i,t,l,e ,,iii--,,national ,,assessment ,,of ,,educational ,p,r,o,g,r,e,s,s,sec4 #cja4 ,short title4,sec4 #cjb4 ,national ,assessment ,governing ,board4,sec4 #cjc4 ,national ,assessment of ,educational ,progress4,sec4 #cjd4 ,definitions4,sec4 #cje4 ,authorization of appropriations4,,title ,,iv--,,amendatory ,p,r,o,v,i,s,i,o,n,s,sec4 #dja4 ,redesignations4,sec4 #djb4 ,amendments to ,department of ,education ,organization ,act4,sec4 #djc4 ,repeals4,sec4 #djd4 ,conforming and technical amendments4,sec4 #dje4 ,orderly transition4,sec4 #djf4 ,impact aid4 4 ,i ,education ,sciences ,reform #aja4 ,references ,except as otherwise expressly provided1 whenever in this title an amendment or repeal is expressed in terms of an amendment to1 or repeal of1 a section or other provision1 the reference shall be considered to be made to a section or other provision of the ,education ,sciences ,reform ,act of #bjjb 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ieja et seq474 #ajb4 ,redesignations ,the ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ieja et seq47 is amended by redesignating sections #aea through #aeh1 #aga through #agd1 #age through #agg1 and #aha through #aid1 as sections #ada through #adh1 #aea through #aed1 #afa through #afc1 and #aga through #ahd1 respectively4 #ajc4 ,definitions ,section #ajb 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ieja7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking paragraph 7#a71 and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,in general 7,a7 ,,esea terms 7i7 ,in general ,the terms dual or concurrent enrollment program1 early college high school1 elementary school1 ,english learner1 local educational agency1 multi-tier system of supports1 other staff1 paraprofessional1 school leader1 secondary school1 ,secretary1 specialized instructional support personnel1 ,state educational agency1 and universal design for learning have the meanings given those terms in section #haja of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife4 7ii7 ,subgroup of students ,the term subgroup of students-- 7,i7 means each subgroup of students described in section #aaaa7;h77#a77;,c77ii7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife2 and 7,,ii7 includes first generation college students1 as defined in section #djb;,a7h7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife4 7iii7 ,charter school ,the term charter school has the meaning given the term in section #dcaj7b7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife4 7,b7 ,,idea terms 7i7 ,child with a disability ,the term child with a disability has the meaning given the term in section #fjb of the ,individuals with ,disabilities ,education ,act4 7ii7 ,infant or toddler with a disability ,the term infant or toddler with a disability has the meaning given the term in section #fcb of the ,individuals with ,disabilities ,education ,act4 7,c7 ,adult education and family literacy act terms ,the terms adult education and adult education and literacy activities have the meanings given the terms in section #bjc of the ,adult ,education and ,family ,literacy ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #cbgb74 2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b77;,b71 by inserting or the identification of evidence-based practices after field of education2 7#c7 in paragraph 7#e71 by striking ,affairs and inserting ,education2 7#d7 by striking paragraphs 7#ag7 and 7#ba72 7#e7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#f71 7#g71 7#h71 7#i71 7#aj71 7#aa71 7#ab71 7#ac71 7#ad71 7#ae71 7#af71 7#ah71 7#ai71 7#bj71 7#bb71 and 7#bc71 as paragraphs 7#h71 7#i71 7#aj71 7#aa71 7#ab71 7#ad71 7#ag71 7#ai71 7#ba71 7#bb71 7#bd71 7#be71 7#bh71 7#bi71 7#cj71 and 7#ca71 respectively2 7#f7 by inserting after paragraph 7#e7 the following3 7#f7 ,bureau-funded school ,the term ,bureau-funded school has the meaning given the term in section #aada of the ,education ,amendments of #aigh 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #bjba74 7#g7 ,career and technical education ,the term career and technical education has the meaning given the term in section #c of the ,carl ,d4 ,perkins ,career and ,technical ,education ,act of #bjjf4 2 7#g7 in paragraph 7#h71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#e71 by striking means an entity established under section #bjc of the ,educational ,technical ,assistance ,act of #bjjb and inserting has the meaning given the term in section #bjb2 7#h7 in paragraph 7#aj71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#e7-- 7,a7 by inserting evidence-based before products or processes2 and 7,b7 by striking teaching and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting teaching and learning1 that lead to the improvement of student outcomes1 including the academic skills of students1 and that may be replicable in heterogeneous local educational contexts42 7#i7 in paragraph 7#ab71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#e7-- 7,a7 by inserting principals1 other school leaders1 after teachers12 and 7,b7 by inserting specialized instructional support personnel1 other staff1 early childhood educators1 administrators of early childhood education programs1 faculty1 student support staff1 paraprofessionals1 after other practitioners12 7#aj7 by inserting after paragraph 7#ab7 the following3 7#ac7 ,early childhood education program ,the term early childhood education program has the meaning given the term in section #ajc of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife4 2 7#aa7 in paragraph 7#ad71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#e71 by striking providing1 and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting providing services to children in an early childhood education program42 7#ab7 by inserting after paragraph 7#ad71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#e71 the following3 7#ae7 ,evidence-based ,the term evidence-based means any educational activity1 strategy1 intervention1 or policy design that demonstrates a statistically significant effect on improving relevant outcomes for intended beneficiaries at the individual1 classroom1 program1 school1 institutional1 education1 or workforce system level based on evidence from at least #a well-designed and well-implemented study capable of causal inference1 particularly randomized-control trials4 7#af7 ,evidence use ,the term evidence use means activities that build the capacity of practitioners to effectively understand evidence-based practices and scientifically valid research-- 7,a7 to comprehend the design principles of evidence-based practices and identify1 select1 implement1 and adapt such practices in heterogeneous local educational contexts2 7,b7 to support high-quality teaching and learning and the continuous improvement of education systems2 and 7,c7 which may be informed by the synthesis of an evidence base related to a specific activity1 strategy1 intervention1 or policy design1 based on consistent findings across multiple studies or sites to support the generality of results and conclusions4 2 7#ac7 in paragraph 7#ag71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#e71 by striking 7including teachers and other practitioners7 and that conforms to standards and inserting in collaboration with practitioners or education system leaders and that conforms to the principles2 7#ad7 by inserting after paragraph 7#ag71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#e71 the following3 7#ah7 ,geographic region ,the term geographic region means each of the #aj geographic regions served by the regional educational laboratories4 2 7#ae7 by inserting after paragraph 7#ai71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#e71 the following3 7#bj7 ,indian tribe ,the term ,indian ,tribe has the meaning given the term in section #d of the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd74 2 7#af7 by inserting after paragraph 7#bb71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#e71 the following3 7#bc7 ,minority-serving institution ,the term minority-serving institution means an institution of higher education described in section #cga7;a7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife4 2 7#ag7 in paragraph 7#bd71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#e71 by striking section #acc7;c7 and inserting section #acc7;g72 7#ah7 by striking paragraph 7#be71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#e71 and inserting the following3 7#be7 ,principles of scientifically valid research ,the term principles of scientifically valid research means research standards that-- 7,a7 apply rigorous1 systematic1 and objective methodology to obtain reliable and valid knowledge relevant to the needs of students1 families1 practitioners1 education system leaders1 and policymakers2 7,b7 present findings and make claims that are appropriate to1 and supported by1 the methods that have been employed2 and 7,c7 include1 appropriate to the research being conducted-- 7i7 use of research designs and methods appropriate to the research question posed2 7ii7 use of systematic1 empirical methods that draw on observation or experiment2 7iii7 use of data analyses that are adequate to support the general findings2 7iv7 making claims of causal relationships only in random assignment experiments or other designs 7to the extent such designs substantially eliminate plausible competing explanations for the obtained results72 7v7 consistency of findings across multiple studies or sites to support the generality of results and conclusions2 7vi7 presentation of studies and methods in sufficient detail and clarity to allow for replication or1 at a minimum1 to offer the opportunity to build systematically on the findings of the research2 and 7vii7 acceptance by a peer-reviewed journal or critique by a panel of independent experts through a comparably rigorous1 objective1 and scientific review4 2 7#ai7 by inserting after paragraph 7#be71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#e71 the following3 7#bf7 ,priorities ,the term priorities means the priorities proposed by the ,director and approved by the ,board under section #aae4 7#bg7 ,regional educational laboratory ,the term regional educational laboratory means a regional educational laboratory established under section #aeg4 2 7#bj7 in paragraph 7#bh71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#e71 by striking subparagraph 7,b7 and inserting the following3 7,b7 provides an adequate description of the programs evaluated1 the study sample1 the individual or multiple sites in which a program was evaluated1 and1 to the extent possible1 examines the relationship between program implementation and program impacts1 including why or why not such impact occurred1 and the contextual factors that may influence program impact2 2 7#ba7 in paragraph 7#bi71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#e71 by striking scientifically based research standards and inserting principles of scientifically valid research2 7#bb7 by striking paragraph 7#cj71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#e71 and inserting the following3 7#cj7 ,state 7,a7 ,in general ,the term ,state includes 7except as provided in section #adh7 each of the #ej ,states1 the ,district of ,columbia1 the ,commonwealth of ,puerto ,rico1 the freely associated states1 and the outlying areas4 7,b7 ,outlying area ,the term outlying area has the meaning given such term in section #aaba7;c7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife4 7,c7 ,freely associated states ,the term freely associated states means the ,republic of the ,marshall ,islands1 the ,federated ,states of ,micronesia1 and the ,republic of ,palau4 2 7#bc7 by striking paragraph 7#ca71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#e71 and inserting the following3 7#ca7 ,technical assistance ,the term technical assistance means-- 7,a7 assistance in evidence use1 including professional development1 high-quality training1 and other supports to implement evidence-based practices and strategies leading to-- 7i7 improved educational opportunities and approaches to teaching and learning that are based on scientifically valid research2 and 7ii7 improved planning1 design1 adaptation1 and implementation of programs2 7,b7 assistance in interpreting1 analyzing1 and utilizing data1 statistics1 and evaluations2 7,c7 assistance in identifying and applying to research funding opportunities provided by the ,institute2 or 7,d7 other assistance necessary to encourage the improvement of teaching and learning through the applications of techniques supported by scientifically valid research4 2 and 7#bd7 by adding at the end the following3 7#cb7 ,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 #aife4 7#cc7 ,tribal organization ,the term ,tribal organization has the meaning given the term in section #d of the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd74 7#cd7 ,youth with a disability ,the term youth with a disability has the meaning given the term in section #g of the ,rehabilitation ,act of #aigc 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #gje74 4 ,a ,the ,institute of ,education ,sciences #aaa4 ,establishment ,section #aaa 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ieaa7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking subsection 7b7 and inserting the following3 7b7 ,mission 7#a7 ,in general ,the mission of the ,institute is to provide national leadership in expanding fundamental knowledge and understanding of education from early childhood through postsecondary study 7including special education1 adult education1 and labor market outcomes71 in order to provide students1 families1 practitioners1 education system leaders1 researchers1 policymakers1 and the general public with reliable information and research about-- 7,a7 the condition and progress of education in the ,united ,states2 7,b7 educational practices that support learning to improve student outcomes1 including academic achievement and access to high-quality educational opportunities for all students1 particularly for each subgroup of students2 and 7,c7 the effectiveness of ,federal and other education programs4 7#b7 ,carrying out mission ,in carrying out the mission described in paragraph 7#a71 the ,institute shall-- 7,a7 compile statistics1 develop evidence-based products1 promote evidence use1 and conduct research1 evaluations1 and wide dissemination in a manner that is responsive to the educational challenges facing students1 families1 practitioners1 and education system leaders2 and 7,b7 ensure that such activities-- 7i7 conform to high standards of quality1 integrity1 and accuracy2 and 7ii7 are objective1 secular1 neutral1 and nonideological and are free of partisan political influence and bias on the basis of race1 religion1 color1 national origin1 sex1 or disability4 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7c77#c77;,c71 by striking the ,national ,center for ,education ,evaluation and ,regional ,assistance and inserting the ,national ,center for ,education ,evaluation and ,evidence ,use4 #aab4 ,functions ,section #aab 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ieab7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking section #aid and inserting section #ahb2 and 7#b7 by striking paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#d7 and inserting the following3 7#a7 conduct and support scientifically valid research activities1 including basic research1 applied research1 and field-initiated research1 statistics activities1 scientifically valid education evaluation1 development1 wide dissemination1 and evidence use2 7#b7 support collaborative identification and development of research questions1 designs1 and methods among researchers1 students1 families1 practitioners1 education system leaders1 and policymakers1 and widely disseminate the findings and results of scientifically valid research in education to such individuals and within the ,department and the ,federal ,government2 7#c7 promote the use1 development1 and application of knowledge gained from scientifically valid research activities to improve student outcomes1 including academic achievement1 particularly for each subgroup of students2 7#d7 strengthen the national1 ,state1 regional1 and local capacity to conduct1 develop1 and widely disseminate activities described in paragraph 7#a71 including by increasing the participation of researchers and institutions that have been historically underrepresented in ,federal education research activities of the ,institute1 including historically ,black colleges and universities1 ,tribal ,colleges and ,universities1 and other minority-serving institutions2 4 #aac4 ,office of the ,director ,section #aad 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #iead7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking ,except as provided in subsection 7b77#b71 the and inserting ,the2 7#b7 by striking subsection 7b7 and inserting the following3 7b7 ,term 7#a7 ,in general 7,a7 #f-year term ,except as provided in subparagraph 7,b71 the ,director shall serve for a term of #f years1 beginning on the date of appointment of the ,director4 7,b7 ,exception ,if a successor to the ,director has not been named as of the date of expiration of the ,director's term1 the ,director may serve for not more than an additional #a-year period1 beginning on the day after the date of expiration of the ,director's term1 or until a successor has been appointed under subsection 7a71 whichever occurs first4 7#b7 ,recommendations ,the ,board shall make recommendations to the ,president with respect to the appointment of a ,director under subsection 7a74 2 7#c7 in subsection 7d71 by striking productivity and leadership and inserting productivity1 leadership1 and support for wide dissemination and evidence use2 7#d7 in subsection 7f7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b71 by inserting principles of scientifically valid research and applicable before standards2 7,b7 by striking paragraph 7#c7 and inserting the following3 7#c7 ,to coordinate education research and related activities carried out by the ,institute with such research and activities carried out by other agencies within the ,department and the ,federal ,government in order ensure such activities-- 7,a7 support high-quality teaching and learning for students1 particularly for each subgroup of students2 and 7,b7 are responsive to the educational challenges facing students1 families1 practitioners1 and education system leaders4 2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#d71 by inserting and evidence use after statistics activities2 7,d7 in paragraph 7#e7-- 7i7 by striking necessary and inserting and maintain high-quality and timely2 and 7ii7 by striking section #aaf7;b77#c7 and inserting section #aaf7;b77#d72 7,e7 in paragraph 7#f71 by striking section #ahc of this title and inserting section #agc2 7,f7 in paragraph 7#g71 by striking racial1 cultural1 gender1 or regional bias and inserting bias on the basis of race1 religion1 color1 national origin1 sex1 or disability2 7,g7 by striking paragraph 7#h7 and inserting the following3 7#h7 ,to undertake initiatives and programs to increase the participation of researchers and institutions that have been historically underrepresented in ,federal education research activities of the ,institute1 including historically ,black colleges or universities1 ,tribal ,colleges and ,universities1 or other minority-serving institutions4 2 7,h7 in paragraph 7#i71 by striking and comprehensive centers and inserting 1 technical assistance centers supported by the ,department1 and comprehensive centers1 to increase evidence use among practitioners1 education system leaders1 and policymakers2 7,i7 in paragraph 7#aj71 by striking input from and inserting engagement with2 and 7,j7 by adding at the end the following3 7#ac7 ,to ensure that information1 statistics1 products1 and publications of the ,institute are prepared in a timely manner and are widely disseminated to practitioners1 education system leaders1 and policymakers in formats that are high quality1 easily accessible1 understandable1 and actionable4 2 and 7#e7 in subsection 7h71 by striking by the ,secretary and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting 8by the ,secretary-- 7#a7 review the products and publications of other offices of the ,department to certify that evidence-based claims about those products and publications are scientifically valid2 and 7#b7 accurately synthesize and effectively communicate the research base of evidence-based practices that address educational challenges facing students1 families1 practitioners1 and education system leaders4 4 #aad4 ,priorities ,section #aae 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ieae7 is amended to read as follows3 #aae4 ,priorities 7a7 ,in general ,the ,director shall1 not less often than every #f years1 propose to the ,board priorities for the ,institute after-- 7#a7 first engaging with the ,committee on ,health1 ,education1 ,labor1 and ,pensions of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,education and the ,workforce of the ,house of ,representatives1 and engaging with practitioners1 education system leaders1 and policymakers2 7#b7 subsequent to the consultation and engagement under paragraph 7#a71 reviewing public comments submitted in accordance with subsection 7b72 and 7#c7 subsequent to reviewing public comments under paragraph 7#b71 identifying priority topics under subsection 7c74 7b7 ,public comment ,before submitting to the ,board proposed priorities for the ,institute1 the ,director shall-- 7#a7 make such priorities available to the public for comment for not less than #fj days 7including by electronic means such as posting in an easily accessible manner on the ,institute's website and through publishing such priorities in the ,federal ,register72 7#b7 ensure that the public comments were considered in developing the priorities submitted by the ,director to the ,board2 and 7#c7 provide to the ,board a copy of each such public comment submitted4 7c7 ,priority topics ,after reviewing public comments submitted in accordance with subsection 7b71 the ,director shall identify priority topics that may require long-term research or that are focused on understanding and solving particular education problems and issues1 including those associated with the goals and requirements of the ,head ,start ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ihca et seq471 the ,child ,care and ,development ,block ,grant ,act of #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #iheg et seq471 the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife1 the ,individuals with ,disabilities ,education ,act1 the ,carl ,d4 ,perkins ,career and ,technical ,education ,act of #bjjf1 the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife1 and the ,adult ,education and ,family ,literacy ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #cbga et seq471 which may include-- 7#a7 supporting high-quality teaching and learning1 including through school and system design and instructional strategies1 in order to provide students1 particularly each subgroup of students1 access to high-quality educational opportunities and to improve educational outcomes1 particularly student academic achievement2 and 7#b7 increasing the identification and development of evidence-based practices or policies1 including the use of science of learning and human development for meeting students' needs and supporting improved outcomes4 7d7 ,approval 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days1 to the greatest extent practicable1 after the date the ,board receives proposed priorities under subsection 7a71 the ,board shall1 under a majority vote of a quorum of the ,board1 approve or disapprove the priorities1 including any necessary revision of those priorities4 7#b7 ,consistency ,the ,board shall ensure that priorities of the ,institute and the ,national ,education ,centers are consistent with the mission of the ,institute4 7e7 ,final priorities ,the ,director shall make the final priorities approved by the ,board under subsection 7d7 widely available to the public1 including by electronic means such as posting in an easily accessible manner on the ,department's website4 4 #aae4 ,plans2 education researcher pipeline ,part ,a 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ieaa et seq47 is amended by inserting after section #aae the following3 #aae;,a4 ,plans 7a7 ,approval of commissioners' plans 7#a7 ,approval ,not later than #cj days after the date the ,director receives a plan submitted under section #acc7;b71 #adc7;b71 #aec7;b71 or #afc7;b71 the ,director shall approve such plan1 including requiring any necessary revision of such plan4 7#b7 ,consistency ,the ,director shall ensure that each plan approved under paragraph 7#a7 is consistent with the mission of the corresponding ,national ,education ,center4 7b7 ,institute's plan and report ,not later than #ij days after the date the ,board approves priorities under section #aae1 the ,director shall-- 7#a7 in consultation with each ,commissioner of a ,national ,education ,center and the ,board-- 7,a7 develop a plan for addressing such priorities across the ,institute's activities and functions1 in accordance with the requirements of this title2 and 7,b7 incorporate in such plan each plan approved by the ,director in accordance with subsection 7a72 7#b7 submit a report containing the ,institute's plan described in paragraph 7#a7 to the ,committee on ,health1 ,education1 ,labor1 and ,pensions and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,education and the ,workforce and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7#c7 make such report widely available to the public 7including by electronic means such as posting in an easily accessible manner on the ,department's website74 7c7 ,briefing ,at the time of submission of a report required under subsection 7b77#b71 the ,director shall provide a briefing to the ,committee on ,health1 ,education1 ,labor1 and ,pensions and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,education and the ,workforce and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives on the contents of the report4 #aae;,b4 ,education researcher pipeline 7a7 ,in general ,in accordance with section #aab7d71 the ,institute shall carry out initiatives and programs-- 7#a7 to strengthen the national capacity to carry out high-quality research1 evaluation1 and statistics related to education by expanding the education researcher pipeline2 and 7#b7 to increase the participation of researchers and institutions that have been historically underrepresented in ,federal education research activities of the ,institute1 including historically ,black colleges and universities1 ,tribal ,colleges and ,universities1 and other minority-serving institutions4 7b7 ,fellowships 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,director shall establish and maintain-- 7,a7 research1 evaluation1 and statistics fellowships in institutions of higher education 7which may include the establishment of such fellowships in historically ,black colleges and universities1 ,tribal ,colleges and ,universities1 and other minority-serving institutions7 that support-- 7i7 graduate and postdoctoral study onsite at the ,institute or at the institution of higher education2 and 7ii7 early career researchers2 and 7,b7 fellowships in new and emerging areas of study4 7#b7 ,recruitment ,in establishing the fellowships under paragraph 7#a71 the ,director shall ensure that women and minorities are actively recruited for participation4 7c7 ,coordination ,in carrying out this section1 the ,director shall ensure that the activities of the ,national ,education ,centers are coordinated effectively4 4 #aaf4 ,national ,board for ,education ,sciences ,section #aaf 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ieaf7 is amended to read as follows3 #aaf4 ,national ,board for ,education ,sciences 7a7 ,establishment 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,institute shall have a board of directors1 which shall be known as the ,national ,board for ,education ,sciences4 7#b7 ,transition 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of the ,advancing ,research in ,education ,act1 the ,secretary shall appoint a ,board in accordance with this section as in effect on the date of enactment of the ,advancing ,research in ,education ,act4 7,b7 ,transition authority ,the ,secretary shall take such steps as may be necessary to ensure an orderly transition to the ,board1 as authorized under subparagraph 7,a71 from the ,board1 as in effect on the day before the date of enactment of the ,advancing ,research in ,education ,act1 which may include adjusting term limits of members on the ,board4 7,c7 ,existing ,board members ,in carrying out subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary may-- 7i7 remove members who served on the ,board on the day before the date of enactment of the ,advancing ,research in ,education ,act who were appointed in accordance with this title prior to such date of enactment2 and 7ii7 appoint members who served on the ,board on the day before the date of enactment of the ,advancing ,research in ,education ,act4 7b7 ,duties ,the duties of the ,board are the following3 7#a7 ,to advise and consult with the ,director on the policies of the ,institute on an ongoing basis4 7#b7 ,to advise on the research1 evaluation1 statistics1 development1 and evidence use dissemination activities planned or carried out by the ,director and the ,institute and make recommendations to ensure such activities are responsive to the educational challenges facing students1 families1 practitioners1 and education system leaders4 7#c7 ,to consider and approve priorities proposed by the ,director under section #aae to guide the work of the ,institute in accordance with the timelines specified in such section4 7#d7 ,to advise the ,director on high-quality and timely procedures for technical and scientific peer review of the activities of the ,institute4 7#e7 ,to advise the ,director on improving or promoting the use1 usefulness1 and impact of activities to be supported by the ,institute1 including the general areas of research to be carried out by the ,national ,center for ,education ,research and the ,national ,center for ,special ,education ,research4 7#f7 ,to present to the ,director such recommendations as it may find appropriate for-- 7,a7 strengthening education research from early childhood through postsecondary study2 7,b7 improving evidence use and dissemination2 and 7,c7 the staffing and funding of the ,institute4 7#g7 ,to advise the ,director on the funding of applications for grants1 contracts1 and cooperative agreements for research and the process for high-quality and timely peer review4 7#h7 ,to advise and regularly evaluate the work of the ,institute on the basis that-- 7,a7 scientifically valid research1 development1 evaluation1 and statistical analysis are consistent with principles of scientifically valid research or the applicable standards for such activities under this title2 and 7,b7 activities related to the development of practices1 wide dissemination1 and evidence use are effectively carried out4 7#i7 ,to advise the ,director on ensuring that activities conducted or supported by the ,institute are objective1 secular1 neutral1 and nonideological and are free of partisan political influence and bias on the basis of race1 religion1 color1 national origin1 sex1 or disability4 7#aj7 ,to solicit advice and information from those in the education field1 particularly practitioners1 education system leaders1 policymakers1 and researchers1 to recommend to the ,director topics that require long-term1 sustained1 systematic1 programmatic1 and integrated research efforts1 consistent with the priorities and mission of the ,institute4 7#aa7 ,to advise the ,director on opportunities for the participation in1 and the advancement of1 women1 minorities1 and persons with disabilities1 and institutions that have been historically underrepresented in ,federal education research activities of the ,institute1 including community colleges1 historically ,black colleges and universities1 ,tribal ,colleges and ,universities1 and other minority-serving institutions4 7#ab7 ,to recommend to the ,director ways to enhance strategic partnerships and collaborative efforts among other ,federal and ,state research agencies4 7#ac7 ,to recommend to the ,director individuals to serve as ,commissioners of the ,national ,education ,centers4 7c7 ,composition 7#a7 ,voting members ,the ,board shall have #i voting members appointed by the ,secretary4 7#b7 ,advice ,the ,secretary shall solicit advice regarding individuals to serve on the ,board from the members of the ,board serving on the date of the solicitation1 the ,national ,academies of ,sciences1 ,engineering1 and ,medicine1 and organizations that have knowledge of individuals who are highly-qualified to appraise scientifically valid research1 statistics1 evaluation1 development1 dissemination1 and evidence use4 7#c7 ,nonvoting ex officio members ,the ,board may have the following nonvoting ex officio members3 7,a7 ,the ,director of the ,institute of ,education ,sciences4 7,b7 ,each of the ,commissioners of the ,national ,education ,centers4 7,c7 ,the ,director of the ,national ,institute of ,child ,health and ,human ,development4 7,d7 ,the ,director of the ,census4 7,e7 ,the ,commissioner of ,labor ,statistics4 7,f7 ,the ,director of the ,national ,science ,foundation4 7#d7 ,appointed membership 7,a7 ,qualifications ,members appointed under paragraph 7#a7 shall be highly qualified to appraise education research1 statistics1 evaluations1 or development1 and shall include the following individuals3 7i7 ,not fewer than #d researchers in the field of statistics1 evaluation1 social sciences1 or physical and biological sciences1 with demonstrated experience in carrying out and effectively communicating scientifically valid research on education matters4 7ii7 ,at least #a practitioner who is a school-based professional educator1 teacher1 principal1 other school leader1 local educational agency superintendent1 or member of a local board of education or ,bureau-funded school board4 7iii7 ,at least #a ,state leader who is knowledgeable about the educational challenges facing students1 families1 practitioners1 and education system leaders1 who may be a chief ,state school officer1 ,state postsecondary education executive1 or member of a ,state board of education4 7iv7 ,at least #a individual with expertise in special education research and research on children with disabilities in educational settings4 7,b7 ,terms ,each member shall serve for a term of #f years1 except that-- 7i7 the terms of members appointed in accordance with subsection 7a77#b7 shall be-- 7,i7 #f years for each of #c members2 7,,ii7 #d years for each of #c members2 and 7,,iii7 #b years for each of #c members2 7ii7 no member shall serve for more than #b consecutive terms2 and 7iii7 in a case in which a successor to a member has not been appointed as of the date of expiration of the member's term1 the member may serve for an additional #a-year period1 beginning on the day after the date of expiration of the member's term1 or until a successor has been appointed under paragraph 7#a71 whichever occurs first4 7,c7 ,vacancies ,the ,secretary shall fill any vacancy to the ,board in the manner in which the original appointment was made4 ,any member appointed to fill a vacancy on the ,board occurring before the expiration of the term for which the member's predecessor was appointed shall be appointed only for the remainder of that term4 7,d7 ,conflict of interest ,a voting member of the ,board shall be considered a special ,government employee for the purposes of chapter #aca of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#e7 ,chair 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,board shall elect a chair from among the members of the ,board through a majority vote of a quorum4 7,b7 ,terms ,the chair shall serve in such role for a term of #b years1 and may be re-elected in accordance with subparagraph 7,a74 7,c7 ,chair vacancy ,if the chair has been vacant for more than #c months1 at the written request of a quorum of the ,board1 the ,director shall convene a meeting of the ,board to1 at a minimum1 elect a chair4 7#f7 ,compensation ,members of the ,board shall serve without pay for such service4 ,members of the ,board who are officers or employees of the ,united ,states may not receive additional pay1 allowances1 or benefits by reason of their service on the ,board4 7#g7 ,travel expenses ,the members of the ,board shall receive travel expenses1 including per diem in lieu of subsistence1 in accordance with subchapter ,i of chapter #eg of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#h7 ,powers of the board 7,a7 ,in general ,in the exercise of its duties under subsection 7b7 and in accordance with chapter #aj of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,board shall be independent of the ,director and the other offices and officers of the ,institute4 7,b7 ,executive director ,the ,board shall have an ,executive ,director who shall be appointed by the ,board and hired by the ,director not later than #ij days after such appointment1 to the greatest extent practicable4 7,c7 ,administrative support ,the ,board shall receive administrative support from the ,director and may use additional staff as may be appointed or assigned by the ,director1 in consultation with the ,chair and the ,executive ,director4 7,d7 ,detail of personnel ,the ,board may use the services and facilities of any department or agency of the ,federal ,government4 ,upon the request of the ,board1 the head of any ,federal agency may detail any of the personnel of such agency to the ,board to assist the ,board in carrying out this title4 7,e7 ,contracts ,the ,board may enter into contracts or make other arrangements as may be necessary to carry out its functions4 7,f7 ,information ,the ,board may1 to the extent otherwise permitted by law1 obtain directly from any executive ,federal agency such information as the ,board determines necessary to carry out its functions4 7,g7 ,subcommittees ,the ,board may establish standing or temporary subcommittees to make recommendations to the ,board for carrying out activities authorized under this title4 7#i7 ,meetings ,the ,board shall meet not less often than #c times each year4 ,the ,board shall hold additional meetings at the call of the ,chair or upon the written request of not less than a quorum of the ,board4 ,meetings of the ,board are subject to section #eeb;b of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code 7commonly referred to as the ,government in the ,sunshine ,act74 7#aj7 ,quorum ,a majority of the voting members of the ,board serving at the time of the meeting shall constitute a quorum4 7d7 ,board biennial reports ,not later than ,september #cj1 #bjbd1 and biennially thereafter1 the ,board shall submit a report to the ,director1 the ,secretary1 the ,committee on ,health1 ,education1 ,labor1 and ,pensions and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate1 and the ,committee on ,education and the ,workforce and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and make such report widely available to the public 7including by electronic means such as posting in an easily accessible manner on the ,department's website74 ,each report shall include-- 7#a7 an evaluation of the ,institute's activities to ensure that research1 evaluation1 statistics1 development1 and evidence use and dissemination activities are-- 7,a7 consistent with principles of scientifically valid research or the applicable standards for such activities under this title2 and 7,b7 responsive to the educational challenges facing students1 families1 practitioners1 and education system leaders2 7#b7 an assessment of the effectiveness of the ,institute in-- 7,a7 carrying out the ,institute's priorities and mission2 7,b7 engaging with practitioners1 education system leaders1 and policymakers to promote the use1 usefulness1 and impact of scientifically valid research activities and supporting the development of evidence-based practices1 wide dissemination1 evidence use1 and continuous improvement2 and 7,c7 increasing the participation of researchers and institutions that have been historically underrepresented in ,federal education research activities of the ,institute1 including community colleges1 historically ,black colleges and universities1 ,tribal ,colleges and ,universities1 and other minority-serving institutions2 7#c7 a description of any recommendations regarding actions that may be taken to enhance the ability of the ,institute and the ,national ,education ,centers to carry out their missions and priorities1 and to improve governance within the ,institute2 7#d7 a description of the number of staff serving the ,board1 in accordance with subsection 7c77#h71 the activities carried out by the ,board1 and any challenges faced by the ,board in carrying out the ,board's duties described in subsection 7b72 and 7#e7 a list of members who have served at some point during the preceding #b fiscal years1 their affiliations1 and their term expiration dates4 7e7 ,board briefing ,at the time of submission of a report required under subsection 7d71 the ,board shall provide a briefing to the ,committee on ,health1 ,education1 ,labor1 and ,pensions and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,education and the ,workforce and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives on the contents of the report4 4 #aag4 ,commissioners of the ,national ,education ,centers ,section #aag 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ieag7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking ,except as provided in subsection 7b71 each and inserting ,each2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking ,except as provided in subsection 7b71 each and inserting ,each2 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking ,except as provided in subsection 7b71 each and inserting ,each2 7#b7 by striking subsection 7b72 7#c7 by redesignating subsections 7c7 and 7d7 as subsections 7b7 and 7c71 respectively2 and 7#d7 in subsection 7c71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#c7-- 7,a7 by striking ,each ,commissioner1 except the ,commissioner for ,education ,statistics1 shall and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,in general ,each ,commissioner shall 2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#b7 ,timeliness ,in carrying out supervision and approval as described under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,director shall ensure that each ,commissioner carries out the ,commissioner's duties in a manner that promotes high-quality1 easily accessible1 actionable1 and timely information1 consistent with the mission of the ,institute4 4 #aah4 ,agreements ,section #aah 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ieah7 is amended to read as follows3 #aah4 ,agreements 7a7 ,research coordination ,the ,institute may carry out research projects of common interest with ,federal agencies through agreements with such agencies that are in accordance with section #agc and section #dcj of the ,general ,education ,provisions ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #abca74 7b7 ,statistical data coordination ,the ,institute may carry out1 for the purpose of research1 statistical data projects of common interest or coordinate with ,federal agencies to ensure that statistical data reported by the ,national ,center for ,education ,statistics is high-quality1 actionable1 timely1 and easily accessible1 in accordance with section #agc and section #dcj of the ,general ,education ,provisions ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #abca74 4 #aai4 ,director biennial report ,section #aai 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ieai7 is amended to read as follows3 #aai4 ,director biennial report 7a7 ,in general ,the ,director shall1 on a biennial basis1 transmit to the ,president1 the ,board1 and the ,committee on ,health1 ,education1 ,labor1 and ,pensions and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,education and the ,workforce and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives1 a report and make such report widely available to the public 7including by electronic means such as posting in an easily accessible manner on the ,department's website71 containing the following3 7#a7 ,a description of the research1 evaluation1 statistics1 development1 and evidence use and dissemination activities carried out by and through the ,national ,education ,centers during the #b fiscal years prior to the date of the transmission1 including how such activities were-- 7,a7 consistent with principles of scientifically valid research or the applicable standards for such activities under this title1 and the priorities and mission of the ,institute2 and 7,b7 responsive to the educational challenges facing students1 families1 practitioners1 and education system leaders1 including how the ,institute regularly solicited1 engaged with1 and considered the recommendations of researchers1 practitioners1 education system leaders1 and the ,board in the planning and carrying out of the ,institute's activities4 7#b7 ,a description of how the ,director is carrying out the requirements to increase the participation of researchers and institutions that have been historically underrepresented in ,federal education research activities of the ,institute4 7#c7 ,such additional comments1 recommendations1 and materials as the ,director considers appropriate4 7b7 ,director ,briefing ,at the time of transmission of the report required under subsection 7a71 the ,director shall provide a briefing to the ,committee on ,health1 ,education1 ,labor1 and ,pensions and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,education and the ,workforce and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives on the contents of the report4 4 #abj4 ,transparency ,part ,a 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ieaa et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #aba4 ,transparency ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of the ,advancing ,research in ,education ,act1 the ,director shall develop and manage a database in an easily accessible manner1 such as through electronic means and posting on the ,institute's website1 to store and update information regarding-- 7#a7 individuals or entities that received a grant1 contract1 or cooperative agreement under this title2 7#b7 the amount of such a grant1 contract1 or cooperative agreement1 including the award period and amount received in each fiscal year2 and 7#c7 the activities supported or carried out by such award1 including applicable research area and methodology4 4 ,b ,national ,center for ,education ,research #aca4 ,establishment ,section #aca7;b7 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ieca7;b77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking paragraph 7#a7 and inserting the following3 7#a7 to sponsor sustained research that will lead to the accumulation of knowledge and understanding of education to ensure that all students1 particularly subgroups of students1 have access to high-quality educational opportunities1 including by-- 7,a7 improving educational outcomes1 particularly student academic achievement1 and closing the opportunity and achievement gap between students1 particularly each subgroup of students2 7,b7 supporting high-quality teaching and learning2 7,c7 increasing the identification and development of evidence-based practices or policies1 such as use of science of learning and human development2 7,d7 improving evidence use by practitioners1 education system leaders1 and policymakers2 and 7,e7 improving access to1 and completion of1 postsecondary education2 2 and 7#b7 by striking paragraphs 7#b7 through 7#d7 and inserting the following3 7#b7 to promote quality and integrity through the use of accepted practices of scientific inquiry to obtain knowledge and understanding of the validity of education theories1 practices1 or conditions2 and 7#c7 to promote engagement1 the synthesis of education research1 the development of evidence-based practices1 wide dissemination of research1 and evidence use-- 7,a7 in a manner that is responsive to the educational challenges facing students1 families1 practitioners1 and education system leaders2 and 7,b7 that can provide the basis for improving academic instruction and lifelong learning4 4 #acb4 ,commissioner for ,education ,research ,section #acb 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #iecb7 is amended by inserting scientifically valid before research and research management4 #acc4 ,duties ,section #acc 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #iecc7 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subsections 7b7 and 7c7 as subsections 7c7 and 7g71 respectively2 7#b7 by striking subsection 7a7 and inserting the following3 7a7 ,general duties ,the ,research ,commissioner shall-- 7#a7 maintain published peer-review standards and standards for the conduct and evaluation of all research and development carried out under the auspices of the ,research ,center1 aligned with the principles of scientifically valid research and in accordance with this part2 7#b7 propose to the ,director a research plan in accordance with subsection 7b71 and implement the research plan approved as part of the ,institute's plan under section #aae;,a2 7#c7 carry out specific1 long-term research activities that are consistent with the priorities and mission of the ,institute and the mission of the ,research ,center1 and are approved by the ,director2 7#d7 support scientifically valid research that seeks to improve educational opportunities and outcomes at the individual1 classroom1 program1 school1 institutional1 education system1 or other relevant research level2 7#e7 support the use of scientifically valid research within the ,department and across the ,federal ,government2 7#f7 ensure that research conducted under the direction of the ,research ,center-- 7,a7 supports the collaborative identification and development of research questions1 designs1 measurements1 and methods among researchers1 students1 families1 practitioners1 education system leaders1 and policymakers2 7,b7 is relevant to improving education practice and policy2 and 7,c7 informs decision-making by education system leaders and policymakers2 7#g7 support evidence use1 the development of evidence-based practices1 and wide dissemination and the synthesis of education research1 including-- 7,a7 carrying out research to promote evidence use among practitioners1 education system leaders1 and policymakers2 and 7,b7 synthesizing and disseminating1 through the ,national ,center for ,education ,evaluation and ,evidence ,use1 the findings and results of education research conducted or supported by the ,research ,center2 7#h7 assist the ,director in the preparation of a biennial report1 as described in section #aai2 7#i7 conduct and foster scientifically valid research that analyzes ,federal data1 in accordance with section #agc1 including supporting the timely publication and dissemination of these data to support external research and data analysis2 and 7#aj7 coordinate with the ,commissioner for ,education ,evaluation and ,evidence ,use to ensure that research conducted under the direction of the ,research ,center is reviewed for inclusion in the ,national ,education ,research ,database described in section #aee4 7b7 ,research plan ,not later than #fj days after the date the ,board approves priorities under section #aae1 the ,research ,commissioner shall develop and submit a research plan to the ,director that-- 7#a7 is consistent with the mission of the ,institute and the mission of the ,research ,center and specifies how the ,research ,center will carry out research initiatives1 including rigorous1 peer-reviewed1 large-scale1 long-term1 and broadly applicable empirical research1 to ensure high-quality educational opportunities for all students in accordance with the areas described in section #aca7;b77#a72 7#b7 uses objective and measurable indicators1 including timelines1 to assess the progress and results of such research2 7#c7 ensures that research conducted under the direction of the ,research ,center meets the procedures for peer review established by the ,director under section #aad7;f77#e7 and the standards of research described in section #acd2 and 7#d7 includes both basic research and applied research1 which shall include research conducted through field-initiated research and ongoing research initiatives4 2 7#c7 by inserting after subsection 7c71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#a71 the following3 7d7 ,grant cycle 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,research ,commissioner shall1 for research to be conducted through contracts1 grants1 or cooperative agreements under this section1 conduct1 to the greatest extent practicable1 not less than #b separate application periods in a given fiscal year4 7#b7 ,implementation ,the ,secretary and the ,director shall take steps to implement paragraph 7#a7 not later than the beginning of the third fiscal year after the date of enactment of the ,advancing ,research in ,education ,act4 7#c7 ,technical assistance ,in carrying out the grant cycle described in this subsection1 the ,research ,commissioner shall provide technical assistance to prospective applicants1 with a focus on increasing the participation of researchers and institutions that have been historically underrepresented in ,federal education research activities of the ,institute1 including historically ,black colleges and universities1 ,tribal ,colleges or ,universities1 and other minority-serving institutions4 7e7 ,research-,practice partnerships 7#a7 ,in general ,in carrying out activities under subsection 7a71 the ,research ,commissioner may award grants to1 or enter into contracts or cooperative agreements with1 eligible entities to carry out research-practice partnerships that-- 7,a7 are responsive to the needs of students1 families1 practitioners1 education system leaders1 and policymakers2 and 7,b7 may focus on an area of education in early childhood through postsecondary study4 7#b7 ,definitions ,in this subsection3 7,a7 ,eligible entity ,the term eligible entity means a public agency or private entity that-- 7i7 has demonstrated the ability and capacity to conduct scientifically valid research2 and 7ii7 proposes to partner with one or more of the following entities3 7,i7 ,an early childhood education program1 ,head ,start agency1 or lead agency designated under section #feh;,d of the ,child ,care and ,development ,block ,grant ,act of #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #iheh;b74 7,,ii7 ,a public elementary school or secondary school 7including a charter school71 local educational agency1 or ,state educational agency4 7,,iii7 ,an institution of higher education1 including a community college1 a historically ,black college or university1 a ,tribal ,college or ,university1 or other minority-serving institution4 7,b7 ,research-practice partnership ,the term research-practice partnership means mutually beneficial and ongoing collaborations between researchers1 practitioners1 and education system leaders-- 7i7 to identify and develop research questions1 designs1 measurements1 and methods that address educational challenges in early childhood through postsecondary study1 as applicable2 7ii7 to conduct and support field-initiated research1 including evaluations2 and 7iii7 to engage in activities that support researchers1 practitioners1 and education system leaders in understanding and using scientifically-valid research1 statistics1 and evaluations1 including the findings1 research base1 and implications of such work1 in order to support evidence use and continuous improvement4 7f7 ,state capacity ,r,d grants 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,director may award grants to1 or enter into contracts or cooperative agreements with1 ,state educational agencies and the ,bureau of ,indian ,education to increase such entities' capacity to carry out scientifically valid research1 data collection1 statistical analysis1 evaluation1 research-practice partnerships 7as such term is defined in subsection 7e77#b77;,b771 or planning for such activities-- 7,a7 in a manner that is responsive to the needs of students1 families1 practitioners1 education system leaders1 and policymakers in the ,state2 and 7,b7 in accordance with section #agc4 7#b7 ,priority ,the ,director shall give priority to applications that propose to1 in accordance with paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 address research questions developed by practitioners in consultation with researchers2 and 7,b7 produce actionable information or evidence-based practices to improve teaching and learning in the ,state4 2 and 7#d7 in subsection 7g71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 by striking paragraph 7#b7 and inserting the following3 7#b7 ,topics of research 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,research ,commissioner may support1 as described in subparagraph 7,b71 the following topics of research3 7i7 ,science of learning and development4 7ii7 ,school improvement1 including standards1 systems of assessment1 and accountability research to support teaching and learning4 7iii7 ,early childhood development and education4 7iv7 ,english learners research4 7v7 ,improving teaching and learning4 7vi7 ,innovative and promising practices in ,state and local educational policy4 7vii7 ,student well-being1 including mental health4 7viii7 ,postsecondary education and workforce development4 7ix7 ,rural education4 7x7 ,teacher1 principal1 and school leader quality4 7xi7 ,reading and literacy1 including adult literacy4 7xii7 ,supporting infants and toddlers with disabilities1 children with disabilities1 and youth with disabilities1 particularly inclusive educational practices to serve such populations4 7xiii7 ,educational technology1 including artificial intelligence4 7,b7 ,field advancement ,the ,secretary shall support the topics of research described in subparagraph 7,a7 through national research and development centers or through other means1 including convening experts to advance the field of such topics4 7,c7 ,coordination ,the ,research ,commissioner shall coordinate with the ,special ,education ,research ,commissioner in carrying out subparagraph 7,a77xii74 2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7i7 in the first sentence1 by striking including in educational technology areas and inserting and be responsive to the challenges facing students1 practitioners1 and education system leaders2 and 7ii7 by striking the third sentence2 and 7,c7 by striking paragraph 7#g7 and inserting the following3 7#g7 ,disaggregation ,to the extent feasible when aligned with the principles of scientifically valid research1 research conducted under this subsection shall be disaggregated and made available to the public in an easily accessible and user-friendly manner that-- 7,a7 can be cross-tabulated by1 at a minimum1 age1 race1 sex1 ,english proficiency status1 disability status 7including by disability category under the ,individuals with ,disabilities ,education ,act1 as appropriate71 and socioeconomic background2 7,b7 ensures that any reported information does not reveal personally identifiable information2 and 7,c7 is in accordance with section #agc4 4 #acd4 ,standards for conduct and evaluation of research ,section #acd 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #iecd7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking scientifically based research standards and inserting principles of scientifically valid research2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking and wide dissemination activities and inserting engagement1 wide dissemination1 and evidence use activities2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking and after the semicolon2 7,d7 by redesignating paragraph 7#d7 as paragraph 7#e72 7,e7 by inserting after paragraph 7#c7 the following3 7#d7 ensure that data resulting from research conducted under the direction of the ,research ,center be made available in public1 restricted-use1 and easily accessible formats for further analyses1 reproducibility studies1 and replication of research1 as long as any reported information does not reveal personally identifiable information2 and 2 and 7,f7 in paragraph 7#e71 as redesignated by subparagraph 7,d71 by inserting 1 confidentiality1 and privacy after misconduct2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 by redesignating paragraph 7#b7 as paragraph 7#c72 and 7,b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#a7 the following3 7#b7 ,requirements ,the ,director shall ensure that the system established under paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 ensures that research funded by the ,institute is high-quality2 7,b7 utilized high-quality and timely procedures1 in a manner that does not take longer than is necessary to ensure quality2 and 7,c7 is conducted with fair review processes to ensure that applications and products are evaluated on their merit1 which may include consulting with other ,federal research agencies to promote fair merit-based peer review4 4 ,c ,national ,center for ,education ,statistics #ada4 ,establishment ,section #ada7;b7 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ieda7;b771 as redesignated by section #ajb1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking in a manner that meets the highest methodological standards and inserting from early childhood through postsecondary study in a manner that meets the highest methodological and data usability standards2 7#b7 by striking paragraph 7#b7 and inserting the following3 7#b7 to report valid and reliable education information and statistics in a manner that is high-quality1 actionable1 timely1 and easily accessible to the public2 and 2 and 7#c7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking racial1 cultural1 gender1 or regional bias and inserting bias on the basis of race1 religion1 color1 national origin1 sex1 or disability2 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by inserting education system leaders1 after practitioners14 #adb4 ,commissioner for ,education ,statistics ,section #adb 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #iedb71 as redesignated by section #ajb1 is amended by striking shall be highly and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting the following3 shall-- 7#a7 be highly qualified2 7#b7 have substantial knowledge of-- 7,a7 statistical methodologies and activities undertaken by the ,statistics ,center2 and 7,b7 ,federal privacy and data confidentiality laws1 guidance1 and regulations2 and 7#c7 serve as the statistical official designated for the ,department in accordance with section #cad of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 4 #adc4 ,duties ,section #adc 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #iedc71 as redesignated by section #ajb1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking ,the ,statistics ,center and all that follows through nations and inserting ,the ,statistics ,commissioner shall collect1 report1 analyze1 and disseminate valid and reliable statistical data related to education from early childhood through postsecondary study in the ,united ,states and in other countries2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a7-- 7,i7 by inserting 7where appropriate1 using universal or sampling methodologies or analysis of administrative data7 after collecting2 and 7,,ii7 by striking preschool1 elementary1 secondary1 postsecondary1 and adult and inserting early childhood1 elementary1 secondary1 postsecondary1 workforce1 and adult education2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking reform activities and inserting activities to ensure all children1 and particularly each subgroup of students1 have access to high-quality educational opportunities2 7iii7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,h7 through 7,o7 as subparagraphs 7,l7 through 7,s71 respectively2 7iv7 by striking subparagraphs 7,d7 through 7,g7 and inserting the following3 7,d7 special education services and supports2 7,e7 7i7 secondary school completions 7disaggregated by attainment of a regular high school diploma or a recognized equivalent of a diploma72 7ii7 secondary school graduation and completion rates1 including the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate 7as defined in section #haja of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife7 and the extended-year adjusted cohort graduation rate 7as defined in such section72 and 7iii7 secondary school dropouts2 7,f7 postsecondary education enrollment1 retention1 transfer1 and completion rates 7disaggregated by programs of study1 enrollment status1 status as a recipient of a ,federal ,pell ,grant under section #dja of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife1 and subgroups of students71 and labor market outcomes1 including in early college high school or dual or concurrent enrollment programs2 7,g7 cost of attendance1 net price1 and revenue of1 and expenditures in1 postsecondary education1 including data on ,federal1 ,state1 and local financial aid to postsecondary students2 7,h7 access to1 and opportunity for1 adult literacy and education2 7,i7 teaching1 including-- 7i7 data on the availability of teacher and school leader preparation programs1 including-- 7,i7 requirements related to courses taken in the core academic content areas of the program2 and 7,,ii7 requirements related to evidenced-based clinical experiences2 7ii7 data on teacher and school leader demographics and qualifications1 including the percentage of teachers who-- 7,i7 meet the applicable ,state certification and licensure requirements1 including requirements for certification obtained through alternative routes to certification2 and 7,,ii7 fully meet applicable ,state certification and licensure requirements in the area such teachers are assigned to teach1 including1 with regard to special education teachers1 the qualifications described in section #fab7;a77#ad77;,c7 of the ,individuals with ,disabilities ,education ,act2 and 7iii7 data on teacher and school leader professional development2 and 7,j7 the conditions of the education workplace1 including annual base salaries and total compensation of full-time teachers1 and the supply of1 and demand for1 teachers1 including educator shortages related to specific subject areas and regions2 7,k7 indicators of school climate and student mental health2 2 7v7 in subparagraph 7,m71 as redesignated by clause 7iii71 by inserting 7including ,federal1 ,state1 and local per-pupil expenditures71 and the condition of school facilities before the semicolon at the end2 7vi7 in subparagraph 7,n71 as so redesignated1 by striking social and economic and inserting socioeconomic2 7vii7 by striking subparagraph 7,o71 as so redesignated1 and inserting the following3 7,o7 access to1 and use of1 technology 7including assistive and adaptive technology7 and ,internet connectivity2 2 7viii7 in subparagraph 7,q71 as so redesignated1 by striking and after-school programs and inserting 1 after-school1 and summer learning and enrichment programs2 and 7ix7 by striking subparagraph 7,r71 as so redesignated1 and inserting the following3 7,r7 the availability of1 and access to1 career and technical education programs1 disaggregated by career cluster2 and 2 7,c7 by striking paragraph 7#c7 and inserting the following3 7#c7 collecting1 analyzing1 cross-tabulating1 and reporting1 where available and in a manner that does not reveal personally identifiable information 7in accordance with section #agc71 information disaggregated by-- 7,a7 sex1 race1 ethnicity1 socioeconomic status1 ,english learner status1 disability status 7including by disability category under the ,individuals with ,disabilities ,education ,act as appropriate71 homeless status1 status as a child in foster care1 and status as a student with a parent who is a member of the ,armed ,forces 7as defined in section #aja7;a77#d7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code72 and 7,b7 urban1 rural1 and suburban local educational agencies2 2 7,d7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#g71 7#h71 and 7#i7 as paragraphs 7#h71 7#i71 and 7#aj71 respectively2 7,e7 by striking paragraphs 7#d7 through 7#f7 and inserting the following3 7#d7 collecting and compiling data required to be accessible to the public from annual ,state report cards described in section #aaaa7;h77#a77;,c7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife and from annual local educational agency report cards described in section #aaaa7;h77#b77;,c7 of such ,act2 7#e7 assisting public and private educational agencies1 organizations1 and institutions in-- 7,a7 improving and automating statistical and data collection activities2 7,b7 promoting privacy1 security1 and confidentiality of student data1 and 7,c7 developing and improving statewide longitudinal data systems that integrate data from early childhood education1 elementary and secondary education1 postsecondary education1 adult education1 workforce development1 and labor market outcomes1 as applicable2 7#f7 supporting ,state public agencies in developing and operating statewide longitudinal data systems to improve student academic achievement and close achievement gaps by-- 7,a7 developing voluntary standards to promote data interoperability1 modernization1 analysis1 and security2 and 7,b7 providing technical assistance to-- 7i7 improve data sharing and promote linkages across early childhood education1 elementary1 secondary1 and postsecondary education1 workforce1 and the labor market2 7ii7 build capacity and tools to support public analysis of such systems to inform decision-making by education system leaders and policymakers2 and 7iii7 protect student confidentiality consistent with section #agc2 7#g7 acquiring and disseminating data on educational activities and student achievement 7such as the ,trends in ,international ,math and ,science ,study and the ,program for ,international ,student ,assessment7 in the ,united ,states compared with foreign countries2 2 and 7,f7 by striking paragraph 7#aj71 as redesignated by subparagraph 7,d71 and inserting the following3 7#aj7 developing1 in coordination with the ,director of the ,census ,bureau1 a valid and accurate alternative student poverty measurement to improve the identification of students from low-income backgrounds and schools and local educational agencies that serve a high number or percentage of such students4 2 7#b7 by redesignating subsection 7b7 as subsection 7d72 and 7#c7 by inserting after subsection 7a7 the following3 7b7 ,statistical plan ,not later than #fj days after the date on which the ,board approves priorities of the ,institute1 the ,statistics ,commissioner shall develop and submit a statistics plan to the ,director that is consistent with the mission of the ,statistics ,center and specifies the ,statistics ,center's plan to-- 7#a7 carry out the duties described in subsection 7a7 and issue reports described in section #ade1 consistent with the requirements of section #agc2 7#b7 continuously improve aspects of statistical operations1 testing1 and implementation of new methods to enhance the usability and cost-effectiveness of data collections1 processing1 and dissemination carried out by the ,statistics ,center2 and 7#c7 improve the efficiency1 timeliness1 relevance1 usage1 and impact of the education information1 statistics1 and products issued by the ,statistics ,center4 7c7 ,report on alternative poverty measures ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of the ,advancing ,research in ,education ,act1 and every #c fiscal years thereafter1 the ,director1 in consultation with the ,statistics ,commissioner and the ,director of the ,census ,bureau1 shall submit1 to the ,committee on ,health1 ,education1 ,labor1 and ,pensions and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,education and the ,workforce and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives1 a report describing-- 7#a7 activities carried out by the ,statistics ,center as required under subsection 7a77#aj7 and section #add7;d7 to support the development of a valid and accurate alternative student poverty measurement1 including for students who reside in rural communities2 7#b7 an assessment of ,state efforts to improve the identification of students from low-income backgrounds1 and ,federal1 ,state1 and local recommendations to support effective approaches2 and 7#c7 the number of staff and amount of funding allocated by the ,institute to support the development of alternative poverty measurements4 4 #add4 ,performance of duties ,section #add 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #iedd71 as redesignated by section #ajb1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by striking ,agreements4--,in carrying out and inserting the following3 ,agreements-- 7#a7 ,in general ,in carrying out 2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#b7 ,data management plans ,a recipient of a grant1 contract1 or cooperative agreement under this part shall submit to the ,statistics ,commissioner a plan describing how such recipient will address and demonstrate progress on the requirements of the performance management system described in section #age with respect to the activities that will be carried out under the grant1 contract1 or cooperative agreement4 2 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b77;,a71 by striking preschools and all that follows through students and inserting early childhood education programs1 institutions of higher education1 career and technical education programs1 adult education and literacy activities1 libraries1 administrators1 teachers1 principals1 other school leaders1 paraprofessionals1 students12 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#d7-- 7i7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking to serve the educational needs of children and youth and inserting to be responsive to the educational challenges facing students1 families1 practitioners1 and education system leaders2 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by inserting 1 including data reported to the ,department in accordance with the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife1 the ,carl ,d4 ,perkins ,career and ,technical ,education ,act of #bjjf1 the ,individuals with ,disabilities ,education ,act1 and the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife before the period at the end2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7d7 ,alternative poverty measurement ,consistent with the requirements of section #adc7;a77#aj71 the ,statistics ,commissioner shall dedicate sufficient staffing and financial resources to support the development1 in coordination with the ,director of the ,census ,bureau1 of a valid and accurate alternative student poverty measurement1 which may support the purpose of title ,i of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife and other applicable ,federal education laws4 4 #ade4 ,reports ,section #ade 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #iede71 as redesignated by section #ajb1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking section #ahf1 and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting the following3 section #agf1 to ensure that the reports issued under this section are-- 7#a7 of high quality and subject to rigorous peer review2 and 7#b7 produced in a timely fashion and in a manner that is-- 7,a7 objective1 secular1 neutral1 nonideological1 and free of partisan political influence and bias on the basis of race1 religion1 color1 national origin1 sex1 or disability2 and 7,b7 relevant and useful to practitioners1 education system leaders1 researchers1 policymakers1 and the public4 2 7#b7 in subsection 7b71 by striking the comma after ,statistics ,commissioner2 7#c7 in subsection 7c71 by striking priorities and the mission of the ,statistics ,center and inserting priorities and mission of the ,institute and the mission of the ,statistics ,center2 and 7#d7 by adding at the end the following3 7d7 ,expedited surveys ,the ,statistics ,commissioner shall-- 7#a7 develop and maintain the ability to create and administer expedited surveys on emerging and time-sensitive education topics2 and 7#b7 report data gathered from such surveys in a way that is of high quality1 actionable1 timely1 and easily accessible4 7e7 ,timeliness 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,statistics ,commissioner shall attempt1 to the greatest extent practicable1 to publicly report statistical data collected under this part in an accelerated manner to inform educational and policy decision-making in response to an emerging and time-sensitive education topic1 consistent with applicable procedures or standards under this title4 7#b7 ,public notice ,if the ,statistics ,commissioner cannot publicly report statistical data under paragraph 7#a7 from a data collection under this part by the date that is #b years after the date on which such data collection is completed1 the ,director shall publish a notice in the ,federal ,register that describes the reasons for a delay and a plan to report some or part of such statistical data as soon as possible1 consistent with applicable procedures or standards under this title4 4 #adf4 ,dissemination ,section #adf 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #iedf71 as redesignated by section #ajb1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking ,state and local officials1 and inserting ,federal officials 7including the ,bureau71 ,state and local officials1 ,indian ,tribes1 ,tribal organizations12 7#b7 in subsection 7c71 by adding at the end the following3 ,such projects shall adhere to the student confidentiality requirements under section #agc42 and 7#c7 in subsection 7e77#a71 by striking section #ahc and inserting section #agc4 #adg4 ,cooperative education statistics partnerships ,section #adg 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #iedg71 as redesignated by section #ajb1 is amended to read as follows3 #adg4 ,cooperative education statistics partnerships 7a7 ,in general ,the ,statistics ,center may establish #a or more cooperative education statistics partnerships for the purpose of producing and maintaining1 with the voluntary participation and cooperation of the ,states1 comparable1 interoperable1 and uniform data quality standards and systems that-- 7#a7 are useful for policymaking at the ,federal1 ,state1 and local levels2 and 7#b7 may include voluntary guidelines to standardize information and data on early childhood education1 elementary and secondary education1 postsecondary education1 adult education1 workforce development1 and labor market outcomes1 including to support implementation of ,state longitudinal data systems4 7b7 ,prohibition ,no partnership established under this section shall establish a national student data system4 4 #adh4 ,statewide longitudinal data systems ,part ,c of title ,i1 as redesignated by section #ajb1 is amended by adding after section #adh the following3 #adi4 ,grant program for statewide longitudinal data systems 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,eligible agency ,the term eligible agency means-- 7,a7 a ,state educational agency2 7,b7 the office of the ,governor2 7,c7 a ,state agency1 data governance body1 or public sector organization1 as determined and designated by the ,governor2 7,d7 an outlying area2 or 7,e7 a consortium of entities described in subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,c7 located in a single ,state or a consortium of such entities located in #b or more ,states4 7#b7 ,statewide longitudinal data system ,the term statewide longitudinal data system means a data system operated at the ,state level by an eligible agency that connects individual level data from early childhood education1 elementary and secondary education1 postsecondary education1 workforce development1 labor market outcomes1 and other data sources1 as determined by the ,state1 in a manner that-- 7,a7 protects and promotes individual privacy and data security1 in accordance with applicable ,federal1 ,state1 and local privacy laws1 increases data transparency1 and minimizes reporting burden2 and 7,b7 enhances the ability of the public1 researchers1 policymakers1 practitioners1 and ,states to efficiently and accurately access1 manage1 analyze1 and use data to inform decisionmaking and improve educational opportunities and outcomes1 including academic achievement1 postsecondary education access and completion1 and labor market outcomes4 7b7 ,grants authorized 7#a7 ,in general ,subject to paragraph 7#b7 the ,secretary shall award grants1 on a competitive basis1 to eligible agencies to enable such agencies to design1 develop1 implement1 and improve statewide longitudinal data systems4 ,eligible agencies receiving a grant under this section may provide subgrants to public agencies or institutions of higher education to improve the capacity of such agencies or institutions to participate in statewide longitudinal data systems4 7#b7 ,planning grants 7,a7 ,in general ,of amounts made available to carry out this section1 the ,secretary may reserve not more than #aj percent of such amounts to award planning grants to eligible agencies to support planning related to the design1 development1 implementation1 improvement1 and sustainability of statewide longitudinal data systems1 which may include planning to support-- 7i7 the integration or coordination of additional ,federal1 ,state1 or local data sources in the statewide longitudinal data system1 which may include facilitating interoperability across such data sources1 including from across ,federal1 ,state1 or local agencies2 7ii7 alignment with the voluntary standards and guidelines described in section #adc7;a77#f72 7iii7 the development of products1 tools1 or interfaces that provide appropriate access to data insights produced by the statewide longitudinal data system2 or 7iv7 upgrading data infrastructure or reporting systems4 7,b7 ,duration ,awards made under subparagraph 7,a7 shall be for a duration of not longer than #ah months4 7,c7 ,engagement ,in carrying out planning activities under this paragraph1 an eligible agency that receives an award under this paragraph shall1 to the greatest extent practicable1 engage students1 families1 practitioners1 education system leaders1 policymakers1 community organizations1 and ,state and local public agencies to inform such planning4 7c7 ,awarding of grants 7#a7 ,in general ,in making awards under subsection 7b77#a71 the ,secretary shall use a peer review process that-- 7,a7 ensures technical quality 7including validity and reliability71 promotes data linkages within the ,state1 and ensures the protection of individual privacy consistent with section #agc2 and 7,b7 promotes the generation and accurate and timely use of data that is needed-- 7i7 to support implementation of-- 7,i7 the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife2 7,,ii7 the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife2 7,,iii7 the ,individuals with ,disabilities ,education ,act2 7,,iv7 the ,carl ,d4 ,perkins ,career and ,technical ,education ,act of #bjjf2 7,v7 the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #caja et seq472 7,,vi7 the ,child ,care and ,developmental ,block ,grant ,act of #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #iheg et seq472 and 7,,vii7 other relevant ,federal laws2 and 7ii7 to facilitate research to improve educational and employment opportunities and outcomes1 including student academic achievement1 postsecondary education access and completion1 labor market outcomes1 and closing opportunity and achievement gaps between subgroups of students4 7#b7 ,priorities ,in making awards under subsection 7b77#a71 the ,secretary shall give priority to applications submitted by eligible agencies that-- 7,a7 received a planning grant under subsection 7b77#b7 and propose to carry out activities informed by such planning2 7,b7 propose to develop products1 tools1 or interfaces that provide appropriate access to data insights produced by the statewide longitudinal data system2 or 7,c7 require the use of the voluntary standards and guidelines described in section #adc7;a77#f74 7#c7 ,duration 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall award grants under subsection 7b77#a7 for a period of not longer than #d years4 7,b7 ,renewal ,the ,secretary may renew grants under subsection 7b77#a7 for #b additional years if the eligible agency demonstrates significant progress in meeting its goals4 7d7 ,applications ,each eligible agency desiring a grant under subsection 7b77#a7 shall submit an application to the ,secretary at such time1 in such manner1 and accompanied by such information as the ,secretary may reasonably require1 including each of the following3 7#a7 ,a description of how the eligible agency will design1 develop1 implement1 or improve a statewide longitudinal data system that will integrate data in accordance with the individual privacy and data security requirements specified in section #agc1 from the following data sources1 to the greatest extent practicable3 7,a7 ,early childhood education1 in accordance with practices identified in subsection 7i74 7,b7 ,elementary and secondary education1 including data reported from local educational agencies and the ,state educational agency4 7,c7 ,career and technical education1 to the greatest extent practicable4 7,d7 ,postsecondary education1 including data reported from1 at a minimum1 public institutions of higher education and public systems of institutions of higher education4 7,e7 ,workforce development programs4 7,f7 ,unemployment insurance or other statewide data sources with access to labor market outcomes or wage record data and in accordance with privacy and data security requirements of the ,state4 7#b7 ,a description of how the eligible agency will design1 develop1 implement1 or improve a statewide longitudinal data system that may integrate data from other ,federal1 ,state1 or local public or private agencies or organizations1 in accordance with ,federal and ,state privacy laws4 7#c7 ,a description of how the eligible agency will ensure that the statewide longitudinal data system will-- 7,a7 be able to publicly disaggregate student data by each subgroup of students2 7,b7 ensure technical quality1 including validity and reliability1 of the data managed by the statewide longitudinal data system2 and 7,c7 enable the development of tools1 products or interfaces that ensure the statewide longitudinal data system will provide publicly accessible and useful information to students1 families1 practitioners1 education system leaders1 policymakers1 community organizations1 ,state and local public agencies1 and the public in a manner that protects and promotes individual privacy and data security4 7#d7 ,a description of how the statewide longitudinal data system will1 to the extent practicable1 promote standardized data definitions1 open data formats1 other standards1 and linkages utilized in multiple ,states1 and be aligned with the subchapter ,i of chapter #ce of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#e7 ,a description of the eligible agency's plan to protect and promote individual privacy and data security in implementing the ,state longitudinal data system1 including-- 7,a7 defining policies1 guidelines1 or protocols1 as appropriate for data collection1 storage1 data sharing1 use1 data destruction1 and disclosure avoidance to secure any personally identifiable information2 7,b7 reviewing how ,state agencies1 local agencies1 and other entities that will have access to the statewide longitudinal data systems under this section will adhere to ,federal or ,state privacy laws and protections in the building1 maintenance1 and use of such data systems2 and 7,c7 providing training or professional development to any employee or contractor of such system to ensure compliance with section #ddd of the ,general ,education ,provisions ,act 7commonly known as the 8,family ,educational ,rights and ,privacy ,act of #aigd071 section #dde of that ,act 7commonly known as the ,protection of ,pupil ,rights ,amendment71 the ,children's ,online ,privacy ,protection ,act of #aiih 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #feja et seq471 the ,health ,insurance ,portability and ,accountability ,act of #aiif 7,public ,law #ajd-aia71 and any other relevant ,federal or ,state privacy law4 7#f7 ,a description of the data governance structure for the statewide longitudinal data system1 which shall1 to the greatest extent practicable1 support the implementation of statewide data governance structures that involve all relevant ,state agencies1 which may include establishing a ,state chief privacy officer or a data governance coordinator4 7#g7 ,a description of the eligible agency's plan to promote long-term sustainability of the statewide longitudinal data system1 including identifying ,state and local funding that will be used to support the operation1 maintenance1 and upgrades of such system4 7e7 ,use of funds ,an eligible agency receiving an award under subsection 7c77#a7-- 7#a7 shall use funds to enhance or modernize data infrastructure and analytics capacity to integrate data across early childhood education through postsecondary study and labor market outcomes into the ,state longitudinal data system1 including the data sources required1 to the greatest extent practicable1 in subsection 7d77#a77;,a72 and 7#b7 may carry out #a or more of the following activities3 7,a7 ,integrate additional local1 ,state1 or ,federal data sources in the statewide longitudinal data system or facilitate interoperability between such data sources4 7,b7 ,develop or increase the public's access to products1 tools1 or interfaces and that provide appropriate access to data insights produced by the statewide longitudinal data system4 7,c7 ,implement policies to protect and promote student privacy and data security4 7,d7 ,provide professional development to individuals1 practitioners1 and education system leaders to better understand1 use1 and analyze data from the statewide longitudinal data system4 7f7 ,supplement not supplant ,funds made available under this section shall be used to supplement1 and not supplant1 other ,state or local funds used for developing ,state data systems4 7g7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of the ,advancing ,research in ,education ,act1 and again #c years after such date of enactment1 the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,national ,academies ,committee on ,national ,statistics1 shall make publicly available a report on the implementation and effectiveness of ,federal1 ,state1 and local efforts related to the goals of this section1 including-- 7#a7 identifying and analyzing ,state practices regarding the development and use of statewide longitudinal data systems2 7#b7 evaluating the ability of such systems to manage individual student data1 promote linkages across ,states1 and protect student privacy consistent with section #agc2 and 7#c7 identifying best practices and areas for improvement4 7h7 ,guidance ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of the ,advancing ,research in ,education ,act1 and on an ongoing basis1 the ,secretary shall issue guidance and provide technical assistance on-- 7#a7 protecting and promoting individual privacy and data security in implementing statewide longitudinal data systems in accordance with applicable ,federal1 ,state1 and local privacy laws2 7#b7 developing or increasing the public's access to products1 tools1 or interfaces that provide appropriate access to data insights produced by statewide longitudinal data systems1 which may support the public1 researchers1 policymakers1 practitioners1 and ,states in efficiently and accurately accessing1 managing1 analyzing1 and using data to inform decisionmaking and improve educational opportunities and outcomes1 including academic achievement1 postsecondary education access and completion1 and labor market outcomes2 and 7#c7 supporting data linkages between a statewide longitudinal data system and data from postsecondary education1 workforce programs1 unemployment insurance1 or other statewide data sources with access to wage record data1 which shall include the use of different unique identifiers and may include the use of ,social ,security numbers1 in accordance with applicable ,federal1 ,state1 and local privacy laws4 7i7 ,early childhood education data ,the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services1 in coordination with the ,statistics ,commissioner1 shall develop guidance for eligible agencies on integrating data voluntarily reported under the ,head ,start ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ihca et seq47 and other early childhood education data in the statewide longitudinal data system4 7j7 ,early college high school or dual or concurrent enrollment programs ,the ,statistics ,commissioner shall provide technical assistance to eligible agencies to efficiently collect and report data related to enrollment1 retention1 transfer1 and completion rates in early college high school or dual or concurrent enrollment programs4 4 #adi4 ,data innovation grants ,part ,c of title ,i1 as amended by section #adh1 is further amended by adding after section #adi the following3 #aej4 ,data innovation grants 7a7 ,grants authorized 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,director may award grants to1 or enter into contracts or cooperative agreements with1 public agencies 7including the ,bureau of ,indian ,education7 to increase the capacity of public agencies to accurately manage1 analyze1 and use data collected by such agencies to inform decisionmaking and improve educational opportunities and outcomes1 including academic achievement1 postsecondary education access and completion1 and labor market outcomes4 7#b7 ,reservation ,from amounts appropriated to carry out this section1 the ,director may reserve not more than #b percent of such amounts for program administration1 technical assistance1 and carrying out the evaluation described in subsection 7f74 7b7 ,duration ,awards made under subsection 7a7 shall be for a period of not longer than #d years4 7c7 ,application ,a public agency desiring a grant1 contract1 or cooperative agreement under this section shall submit an application to the ,director at such time and in such manner as the ,director may reasonably require1 including-- 7#a7 a description of such agency's plan to accurately manage1 analyze1 and use data collected by public agencies to inform decisionmaking and improve educational opportunities and outcomes1 as described in subsection 7a77#a71 including a description of the specific data challenges the award will help address2 and 7#b7 a description of such agency's data infrastructure1 staffing1 data analytics1 reporting1 and sharing capabilities1 and such agency's efforts to protect and promote individual privacy and data security1 in accordance with applicable ,federal1 ,state1 and local privacy laws1 increase data transparency1 and minimize reporting burden4 7d7 ,uses of funds ,a public agency that receives a grant1 contract1 or cooperative agreement under this section shall use such award to increase the agency's capacity to1 in accordance with applicable ,federal1 ,state1 and local privacy laws1 accurately manage1 analyze1 and use data to inform decisionmaking and improve educational opportunities and outcomes1 as described in subsection 7a77#a71 which may include the following activities3 7#a7 ,improving data quality1 standardization1 and such agency's capabilities related to data infrastructure1 staffing1 data analytics1 reporting1 and data sharing1 including among a consortium of public agencies located in a single ,state or a consortium of public agencies located in #b or more ,states4 7#b7 ,supporting the development of tools1 products1 or interfaces to make data more transparent1 accessible1 and useful to students1 families1 practitioners1 education system leaders1 policymakers1 community organizations1 ,state and local public agencies1 and the public in a manner that protects and promotes individual privacy and data security4 7#c7 ,developing and implementing privacy and security techniques1 platforms1 protocols1 or technology for using and securing personally identifiable information and data managed by public agencies4 7#d7 ,developing and evaluating the validity and accuracy of an alternative student poverty measurement1 which may include #a or more of the following approaches3 7,a7 ,improving the quality of data used to identify students directly certified or categorically eligible for free meals under the ,richard ,b4 ,russell ,national ,school ,lunch ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agea et seq47 and linking such data with other individual-level measures1 including from the ,medicaid program under title ,,xix of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acif et seq471 the ,children's ,health ,insurance ,program under title ,,xxi of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acig;aa et seq471 and other public agencies4 7,b7 ,utilizing data from ,federal or ,state tax records4 7,c7 ,developing and utilizing local data1 such as student neighborhood characteristics1 which may include utilizing data published by the ,united ,states ,census ,bureau4 7e7 ,evaluation ,the ,director shall carry out an independent evaluation of activities carried out under this section4 4 ,d ,national ,center for ,education ,evaluation and ,evidence ,use #aea4 ,national ,center for ,education ,evaluation and ,evidence ,use ,part ,d 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #iefa et seq47 is amended to read as follows3 ,d ,national ,center for ,education ,evaluation and ,evidence ,use #aea4 ,establishment 7a7 ,establishment ,there is established in the ,institute a ,national ,center for ,education ,evaluation and ,evidence ,use 7in this part referred to as the ,evaluation and ,evidence ,use ,center74 7b7 ,mission ,the mission of the ,evaluation and ,evidence ,use ,center shall be-- 7#a7 to increase evidence use among practitioners1 education system leaders1 and policymakers1 support innovation responsive to the challenges facing students and practitioners1 and promote continuous improvement across early childhood through postsecondary study2 7#b7 to conduct evaluations of ,federal education programs administered by the ,secretary 7and as time and resources allow1 other education programs7 in order to-- 7,a7 determine the impact of the programs1 such as in improving-- 7i7 educational outcomes1 particularly student academic achievement1 for all students1 particularly each subgroup of students2 or 7ii7 access to high-quality educational opportunities2 and 7,b7 support the identification of evidence-based practices that may be adapted and implemented in heterogeneous local educational contexts2 7#c7 to support synthesis and wide dissemination of results of evaluation1 research1 and products to support continuous improvement1 including the development of products or tools to increase the impact of the activities of the ,institute2 and 7#d7 to oversee regional educational laboratories to serve the educational needs of the geographic regions served by such laboratories4 #aeb4 ,commissioner for ,education ,evaluation and ,evidence ,use 7a7 ,in general ,the ,evaluation and ,evidence ,use ,center shall be headed by a ,commissioner for ,education ,evaluation and ,evidence ,use 7in this part referred to as the ,evaluation and ,evidence ,use ,commissioner7 who-- 7#a7 is highly qualified in carrying out scientifically valid education evaluation2 and 7#b7 has demonstrated a capacity to support engagement between researchers1 practitioners1 education system leaders1 and policymakers to effectively communicate the implications of scientifically valid research1 statistics1 and evaluations to support evidence use and continuous improvement4 7b7 ,chief ,evaluation ,officer ,the ,evaluation and ,evidence ,use ,commissioner shall serve as the evaluation officer designated for the ,department in accordance with section #cac of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 #aec4 ,duties 7a7 ,general duties ,the ,evaluation and ,evidence ,use ,commissioner shall-- 7#a7 conduct evaluations under section #aed2 7#b7 promote evidence use among practitioners1 education system leaders1 and policymakers and promote continuous improvement across early childhood through postsecondary study2 7#c7 manage the ,what ,works ,clearinghouse and related functions described in section #aee2 7#d7 support engagement between the ,institute and practitioners1 education system leaders1 and policymakers1 which may include-- 7,a7 analyzing the evidence bases of research areas related to challenges facing students and practitioners across early childhood through postsecondary study1 and identifying such areas that require additional study2 7,b7 supporting practitioners in understanding research processes in order to maximize the participation and engagement of such practitioners in developing research questions1 designs1 measurements1 and methods2 and 7,c7 communicating research areas identified under subparagraph 7,a7 to the ,commissioner for ,education ,research1 the ,commissioner for ,special ,education ,research1 and researchers in order to help increase and build the evidence bases of research areas related to challenges facing students and practitioners1 which may be carried out through the functions of the ,national ,education ,research ,database developed under section #aee7;b72 7#e7 support the regional educational laboratories in serving the educational needs of the geographic regions of such laboratories2 7#f7 manage the ,educational ,resources ,information ,center clearinghouse2 7#g7 manage the ,national ,library of ,education described in section #aef7;b7 and other sources of digital information on education research2 7#h7 ensure that evidence-based products or tools developed by the ,evaluation and ,evidence ,use ,center are prepared in a timely manner and are widely disseminated to practitioners1 education system leaders1 and policymakers in formats that are high quality1 easily accessible1 understandable1 and actionable2 7#i7 respond1 as appropriate1 to inquiries from practitioners1 education system leaders1 policymakers1 researchers1 public and private entities1 and entities responsible for carrying out technical assistance related to evaluation and evidence use2 7#aj7 ensure that information disseminated under this part is provided in a cost-effective1 nonduplicative manner that includes the most current research findings1 as of the date of the dissemination2 and 7#aa7 assist the ,director in the preparation of a biennial report1 as described in section #aai4 7b7 ,evaluation and evidence use plan ,not later than #fj days after the date on which the ,board approves the priorities under section #aae1 the ,evaluation and ,evidence ,use ,commissioner shall develop and submit an evaluation and evidence use plan to the ,director that-- 7#a7 is consistent with the mission of the ,institute and the mission of the ,evaluation and ,evidence ,use ,center and specifies how the ,evaluation and ,evidence ,use ,center will carry out-- 7,a7 evaluations described in section #aed2 and 7,b7 activities that promote-- 7i7 evidence use among practitioners1 education system leaders1 and policymakers2 and 7ii7 continuous improvement across early childhood through postsecondary study1 such as the development and promotion of practice guides to improve teaching and learning2 7#b7 uses objective and measurable indicators1 including timelines1 to assess the progress and results of such evaluations or activities2 7#c7 describes the efforts of the ,evaluation and ,evidence ,use ,commissioner to manage the ,what ,works ,clearinghouse and related functions described in section #aee and promote engagement between the ,institute and practitioners1 education system leaders1 and policymakers to increase the impact of the ,institute's activities2 and 7#d7 describes how the regional educational laboratories will effectively coordinate with comprehensive centers established under section #bjg to increase the impact of such laboratories' activities4 7c7 ,grants1 contracts1 and cooperative agreements ,in carrying out the duties under this part1 the ,director may award grants1 enter into contracts and cooperative agreements1 and provide technical assistance4 #aed4 ,evaluations 7a7 ,in general 7#a7 ,requirements ,in carrying out the mission of the ,evaluation and ,evidence ,use ,center1 the ,evaluation and ,evidence ,use ,commissioner shall-- 7,a7 conduct or support evaluations consistent with the mission of the ,evaluation and ,evidence ,use ,center1 as described in section #aea7;b72 7,b7 evaluate programs administered1 in whole or in part1 by the ,secretary2 7,c7 to the extent such ,commissioner determines practicable1 examine evaluations conducted or supported by others in order to determine the quality and relevance of the evidence of effectiveness generated by such evaluations2 7,d7 coordinate the activities of the ,evaluation and ,evidence ,use ,center with other evaluation activities in the ,department2 7,e7 review and1 where feasible1 supplement ,federal education program evaluations1 particularly those by the ,department1 to determine or enhance the quality and relevance of the evidence generated by those evaluations2 7,f7 establish evaluation policies and methodology2 and 7,g7 support the identification of evidence-based practices that may be adapted and implemented in heterogeneous local educational contexts4 7#b7 ,additional requirements ,each evaluation conducted under paragraph 7#a7 shall-- 7,a7 adhere to the highest possible standards of quality for conducting scientifically valid education evaluation2 and 7,b7 be subject to high-quality1 timely1 and rigorous peer review4 7b7 ,administration of evaluations under the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife ,the ,evaluation and ,evidence ,use ,commissioner1 consistent with the mission of the ,evaluation and ,evidence ,use ,center1 shall administer all operations and contracts associated with evaluations authorized by section #hfja of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife and administered by the ,department4 #aee4 ,what ,works ,clearinghouse and related functions 7a7 ,in general ,in carrying out the mission of the ,evaluation and ,evidence ,use ,center1 the ,evaluation and ,evidence ,use ,commissioner shall develop and maintain each of the following3 7#a7 ,the ,national ,education ,research ,database consisting of scientifically valid research1 statistics1 and evaluations on education reviewed by the ,evaluation and ,evidence ,use ,center1 as authorized under subsection 7b74 7#b7 ,the ,what ,works ,clearinghouse consisting of evidence-based practices designed for practitioners1 education system leaders1 and policymakers1 as authorized under subsection 7c74 7b7 ,national ,education ,research ,database 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,evaluation and ,evidence ,use ,commissioner shall develop1 maintain1 and regularly update the ,national ,education ,research ,database to support researchers4 7#b7 ,standards ,the ,evaluation and ,evidence ,use ,commissioner shall establish a system for technical and peer review to ensure that scientifically valid research1 statistics1 and evaluations reviewed and included in the ,national ,education ,research ,database are consistent with the high-quality research standards described in section #acd and the evaluation standards adhered to under section #aed7;a77#b77;,a74 7#c7 ,review ,in reviewing scientifically valid research1 statistics1 and evaluations under this subsection1 including individual studies1 the ,evaluation and ,evidence ,use ,commissioner shall-- 7,a7 describe prominently the type of scientific evidence that is used to support the evidence-based findings2 and 7,b7 explain clearly the scientifically appropriate and inappropriate uses of-- 7i7 the findings that are disseminated2 and 7ii7 the types of evidence used to support such findings4 7c7 ,what ,works ,clearinghouse 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,evaluation and ,evidence ,use ,commissioner shall develop1 maintain1 and regularly update the ,what ,works ,clearinghouse to support practitioners1 education system leaders1 and policymakers in easily accessing actionable information4 7#b7 ,requirements ,in carrying out paragraph 7#a71 the ,evaluation and ,evidence ,use ,commissioner shall-- 7,a7 develop evidence-based recommendations for practitioners to promote evidence use and improve student outcomes by-- 7i7 synthesizing findings in research areas related to challenges facing students and practitioners2 and 7ii7 analyzing and summarizing the findings of high-quality research reviewed and included in the ,national ,education ,research ,database developed under subsection 7b72 and 7,b7 develop and disseminate evidence-based products or tools designed to improve teaching and learning in order to provide all students1 particularly each subgroup of students1 access to high-quality educational opportunities and to improve educational outcomes1 particularly student academic achievement4 7#c7 ,coordination with regional educational laboratories ,the ,evaluation and ,evidence ,use ,commissioner shall ensure that the evidence-based practices1 products1 and tools of the ,what ,works ,clearinghouse are disseminated through the regional educational laboratories4 #aef4 ,evidence use activities 7a7 ,in general ,in carrying out the mission of the ,evaluation and ,evidence ,use ,center1 the ,evaluation and ,evidence ,use ,commissioner shall-- 7#a7 promote engagement between researchers1 practitioners1 education system leaders1 and policymakers to effectively communicate the implications of scientifically valid research1 statistics1 and evaluations to support evidence use and continuous improvement2 and 7#b7 develop resources or train practitioners and education system leaders in early childhood education through postsecondary study in identifying1 selecting1 implementing1 and adapting evidence-based practices in heterogeneous local educational contexts1 such as through 7as applicable7-- 7,a7 the activities of the regional educational laboratories2 7,b7 the ,what ,works ,clearinghouse established under section #aee2 7,c7 the provision of technical assistance to-- 7i7 an early childhood education program1 ,head ,start agency1 or lead agency designated under section #feh;,d of the ,child ,care and ,development ,block ,grant ,act of #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #iheh;b72 7ii7 a public elementary school or secondary school 7including a charter school71 local educational agency1 or ,state educational agency2 or 7iii7 an institution of higher education1 including a community college1 a historically ,black college or university1 a ,tribal ,college or ,university1 or another minority-serving institution2 and 7,d7 partnerships with public agencies or private entities that have demonstrated the ability and capacity to scale activities related to evidence use supported by such ,center4 7b7 ,national ,library of ,education 7#a7 ,establishment ,there is established1 within the ,evaluation and ,evidence ,use ,center1 a ,national ,library of ,education that shall-- 7,a7 be headed by an individual who is highly qualified in library science2 7,b7 collect and archive information2 7,c7 provide a central location within the ,federal ,government for information about education2 7,d7 provide comprehensive reference services on matters related to education to employees1 contractors1 and grantees of the ,department1 other ,federal employees1 and members of the public2 and 7,e7 promote greater cooperation and resource sharing among providers and repositories of education information in the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,information ,the information collected and archived by the ,national ,library of ,education shall include-- 7,a7 products and publications developed through1 or supported by1 the ,institute2 and 7,b7 other relevant and useful education-related research1 statistics1 and evaluation materials1 and other information1 projects1 and publications1 that are-- 7i7 consistent with-- 7,i7 scientifically valid research2 or 7,,ii7 the priorities and mission of the ,institute2 and 7ii7 developed by the ,department1 other ,federal agencies1 or other entities4 #aeg4 ,regional educational laboratories for applied research1 development1 and evidence use 7a7 ,authorization 7#a7 ,program authorized 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,evaluation and ,evidence ,use ,commissioner shall enter into contracts with entities to establish a networked system of #aj regional educational laboratories that serve the needs of each geographic region of the ,united ,states in accordance with the provisions of this section4 7,b7 ,duration ,a contract under this subsection shall be for a period of not less than #e years and not more than #g years4 7#b7 ,geographic regions ,the regions served by the regional educational laboratories shall be the #aj geographic regions served by the regional educational laboratories established under section #ida7;h7 of the ,educational ,research1 ,development1 ,dissemination1 and ,improvement ,act of #aiid 7as such provision existed on the day before the date of enactment of this ,act74 7#c7 ,allocation ,the amount of assistance allocated to each regional educational laboratory by the ,evaluation and ,evidence ,use ,commissioner shall reflect the number of local educational agencies and the number of school-age children within the region served by such laboratory1 as well as the cost of providing services within the geographic area encompassed by the region4 7#d7 ,requirements ,in entering into contracts under this section for regional educational laboratories1 the ,evaluation and ,evidence ,use ,commissioner shall ensure that the regional educational laboratories established under this section have strong and effective governance1 organization1 management1 and administration1 and employ qualified staff4 7#e7 ,coordination ,in order to ensure coordination and prevent unnecessary duplication of activities among the regions1 the ,evaluation and ,evidence ,use ,commissioner shall-- 7,a7 share information about the activities of each regional educational laboratory awarded a contract under this section with-- 7i7 each other regional educational laboratory awarded a contract under this section2 and 7ii7 the ,department1 including the ,director and the ,board2 7,b7 oversee a strategic plan for ensuring that each regional educational laboratory awarded a contract under this section increases collaboration and resource-sharing in such activities2 7,c7 ensure1 where appropriate1 that the activities of each regional educational laboratory awarded a contract under this section also serve national interests2 and 7,d7 ensure that each regional educational laboratory awarded a contract under this section coordinates such laboratory's activities with the activities of other technical assistance centers1 particularly the comprehensive center established under section #bjg that serves such region4 7#f7 ,objectives and indicators ,before entering into a contract under this section1 the ,evaluation and ,evidence ,use ,commissioner shall design specific objectives and measurable indicators to be used to assess the particular programs or initiatives1 and ongoing progress and performance1 of the regional educational laboratories1 in order to ensure that-- 7,a7 the educational needs of the region are being met2 and 7,b7 the latest and best research and proven practices are being carried out as part of school improvement efforts4 7#g7 ,contract cycle ,the ,evaluation and ,evidence ,use ,commissioner1 in consultation with the ,secretary or designated official who oversees the comprehensive center program authorized under title ,,ii1 shall1 to the greatest extent practicable1 ensure that the duration of contracts for regional educational laboratories under this subsection is consistent with the duration of grants1 contacts1 or cooperative agreements awarded by the ,secretary or such designated official under the comprehensive center program1 subject to paragraph 7#a77;,b74 7b7 ,eligible entities 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,evaluation and ,evidence ,use ,commissioner may enter into contracts under this section with research organizations1 institutions1 agencies1 institutions of higher education1 or partnerships among such entities1 or individuals1 with the demonstrated ability or capacity to carry out the activities described in this section4 7#b7 ,outreach ,in conducting competitions for any contract under this section1 the ,director shall-- 7,a7 actively encourage eligible entities to compete for such award by making information and technical assistance relating to the competition widely available2 and 7,b7 seek input from the chief executive officers of ,states1 chief ,state school officers1 educators1 and parents regarding-- 7i7 the need for applied research1 development1 innovation responsive to the challenges facing students and practitioners1 research-practice partnerships 7as defined in section #acc7;e77#b771 training1 coaching1 evidence use activities1 and other activities to serve the educational needs of the geographic regions of the regional educational laboratory2 and 7ii7 how those educational needs could be addressed most effectively4 7#c7 ,requirements ,in determining whether to award a contract under this section to an eligible entity1 the ,evaluation and ,evidence ,use ,commissioner shall ensure that an eligible entity has a history of effectiveness in carrying out applied research1 development1 and evidence use activities1 including by considering the results of any completed evaluation required under this part or title ,,ii if such entity previously received a grant1 contract1 or cooperative agreement under such part or title4 7c7 ,applications 7#a7 ,submission ,each eligible entity desiring a contract under this section shall submit an application at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,evaluation and ,evidence ,use ,commissioner may reasonably require4 7#b7 ,plan ,each application submitted under paragraph 7#a7 shall contain-- 7,a7 a #e-year plan for carrying out the activities described in this section in a manner that addresses-- 7i7 the priorities established under section #bje2 7ii7 the needs of all ,states 7and to the extent practicable1 of local educational agencies7 within the region to be served by the regional educational laboratory1 on an ongoing basis2 and 7iii7 how the eligible entity will support the development and operation of one or more high-quality research-practice partnerships 7as defined in section #acc7;e77#b77 to serve the applicable geographic region that will be self-sustaining by the end of the eligible entity's contract under this section2 and 7,b7 an assurance that the eligible entity will regularly update the plan under subparagraph 7,a7 during the period of the grant4 7#c7 ,standards 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,evaluation and ,evidence ,use ,commissioner shall establish a system for technical review to ensure that applied research activities1 evidence-based reports1 and products of the regional educational laboratories are consistent with-- 7i7 the high-quality research standards developed and maintained by such ,commissioner1 which shall require peer review for resources developed by the regional educational laboratory before such resources are made available in public1 restricted-use1 and easily accessible formats1 in accordance with subparagraph 7,b72 and 7ii7 the evaluation standards adhered to under section #aed7;a77#b77;,a74 7,b7 ,access ,in developing and maintaining standards under this paragraph1 the ,evaluation and ,evidence ,use ,commissioner shall ensure that research or data resulting from regional educational laboratories shall be made available in public1 restricted-use1 and easily accessible formats for further analyses1 reproducibility studies1 and replication of research1 as long as any reported information does not reveal personally identifiable information4 7d7 ,activities ,each regional educational laboratory awarded a contract under this section shall support applied research1 development1 and evidence use activities by-- 7#a7 developing a plan for identifying and serving the needs of the geographic region1 in consultation with the corresponding comprehensive center that serves such region1 by conducting a continuing survey of the educational needs1 strengths1 and weaknesses within the region1 including a process of open hearings to solicit the views of schools1 teachers1 principals1 other school leaders1 administrators1 paraprofessionals1 other staff1 parents1 librarians1 local educational agencies1 and ,state educational agencies within the region2 7#b7 7,a7 carrying out applied research projects 7including data analysis or evaluation7 that are designed to serve the particular educational needs of the geographic region and that result in actionable information2 or 7,b7 supporting teams of researchers1 practitioners1 education system leaders1 and policymakers1 as applicable1 in carrying out field-initiated research2 7#c7 assisting in solving site-specific problems and in development activities2 7#d7 identifying1 in a manner that is responsive to the challenges facing students and practitioners1 exemplary and promising practices1 supporting research and evaluation of such practices1 and piloting or scaling relevant evidence-based practices2 7#e7 assisting in gathering information on-- 7,a7 school finance systems to promote improved access to educational opportunities and to better serve all public school students2 and 7,b7 alternative administrative structures that are more conducive to planning1 implementing1 and sustaining school improvement and improved educational outcomes1 particularly student academic achievement2 7#f7 providing training or professional learning 7which may include supporting internships and fellowships and providing stipends7 to practitioners1 education system leaders1 ,state educational agencies1 local educational agencies1 ,bureau-funded school boards1 and ,state boards of education1 regarding evidence use and resources developed by the ,what ,works ,clearinghouse established under section #aee2 and 7#g7 developing and widely disseminating1 in formats that are high quality1 easily accessible1 understandable1 and actionable1 scientifically valid research1 information1 reports1 and publications1 to-- 7,a7 student1 parents1 practitioners1 education system leaders1 and policymakers1 as appropriate1 within the region in which the regional educational laboratory is located2 and 7,b7 the ,evaluation and ,evidence ,use ,center4 7e7 ,requirements ,in carrying out the activities described in subsection 7d71 each regional educational laboratory awarded a contract under this section shall-- 7#a7 collaborate with the ,national ,education ,centers in order to-- 7,a7 maximize the use of research conducted through the ,national ,education ,centers in the work of such laboratory2 7,b7 keep the ,national ,education ,centers apprised of the work of the regional educational laboratory in the field2 and 7,c7 inform the ,national ,education ,centers about additional research needs identified in the field2 7#b7 collaborate with the corresponding comprehensive center serving the same geographic region in order to minimize duplication and increase client satisfaction1 as required under section #bjd2 7#c7 support the development and operation of one or more high-quality research-practice partnerships 7as such term is defined in section #acc7;e77#b77 to serve the applicable geographic region that are self-sustaining at the end of such laboratory's contract period2 and 7#d7 7,a7 identify successful educational programs that have been developed by such laboratory in carrying out such laboratory's functions or that have been developed or used by others within the region served by the laboratory2 and 7,b7 make such information available to the ,secretary and the network of regional educational laboratories so that such programs may be evaluated1 replicated1 or scaled4 7f7 ,evaluations ,the ,evaluation and ,evidence ,use ,commissioner shall-- 7#a7 provide for independent evaluations of each of the regional educational laboratories in carrying out the duties described in this section in the third year that such laboratory receives assistance under this section1 in accordance with the standards developed by the ,evaluation and ,evidence ,use ,commissioner2 and 7#b7 transmit the results of such evaluations to the corresponding regional governing board established under section #bjf1 the relevant committees of ,congress1 and the ,board4 7g7 ,rule of construction ,no regional educational laboratory receiving assistance under this section shall1 by reason of the receipt of that assistance1 be ineligible to receive any other assistance from the ,department as authorized by law or be prohibited from engaging in activities involving international projects or endeavors4 7h7 ,advance payment system ,each regional educational laboratory awarded a contract under this section shall participate in the advance payment system at the ,department4 7i7 ,additional projects ,in addition to activities authorized under this section1 the ,director is authorized to enter into contracts or agreements with a regional educational laboratory for the purpose of carrying out additional projects to enable such regional educational laboratory to assist in efforts to achieve ,state education goals and for other purposes4 7j7 ,annual report and plan ,not later than ,july #a of each year1 each regional educational laboratory awarded a contract under this section shall submit to the ,evaluation and ,evidence ,use ,commissioner-- 7#a7 a plan covering the succeeding fiscal year1 in which such laboratory's mission1 activities1 and scope of work are described1 including a general description of the plans such laboratory expects to submit in the remaining years of such laboratory's contract2 and 7#b7 a report of how well such laboratory is meeting the needs of the region1 including-- 7,a7 a summary of activities during the preceding year2 7,b7 a list of entities served2 7,c7 a list of the products of the regional educational laboratory2 and 7,d7 any other information that the regional educational laboratory may consider relevant or the ,evaluation and ,evidence ,use ,commissioner may require4 7k7 ,exemption for regional educational laboratories from the ,paperwork ,reduction ,act ,subchapter ,i of chapter #ce of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall not apply to the voluntary collection of information during the conduct of research by regional educational laboratories4 4 ,e ,national ,center for ,special ,education ,research #afa4 ,establishment ,section #afa 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #iefg71 as redesignated by section #ajb1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by inserting sustained before research2 and 7ii7 by striking infants and all that follows through disabilities and inserting infants and toddlers with disabilities1 children with disabilities1 and youth with disabilities1 particularly in each subgroup of students12 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking 2 and and inserting and to increase the identification and development of evidence-based practices or policies related to special education22 7,c7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7i7 by striking ,national ,center for ,education ,evaluation and ,regional ,assistance and inserting ,national ,center for ,education ,evaluation and ,evidence ,use2 and 7ii7 by striking the period and inserting 2 and2 and 7,d7 by adding at the end the following3 7#d7 to improve evidence use by practitioners1 education system leaders1 and policymakers to effectively support infants and toddlers with disabilities1 children with disabilities1 and youth with disabilities4 2 and 7#b7 by striking subsection 7c74 #afb4 ,commissioner for ,special ,education ,research ,section #afb 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #iefg;a71 as redesignated by section #ajb1 is amended-- 7#a7 by inserting scientifically valid before research12 and 7#b7 by striking children with disabilities and inserting infants and toddlers with disabilities1 children with disabilities1 and youth with disabilities4 #afc4 ,duties ,section #afc 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #iefg;b71 as redesignated by section #ajb1 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subsection 7f7 as subsection 7g72 7#b7 by striking subsections 7a7 through 7e7 and inserting the following3 7a7 ,general duties ,the ,special ,education ,research ,commissioner shall-- 7#a7 maintain published peer-review standards and standards for the conduct and evaluation of all research and development carried out under the auspices of the ,special ,education ,research ,center1 aligned with the principles of scientifically valid research1 in accordance with this part2 7#b7 propose to the ,director a special education research plan in accordance with subsection 7b71 and implement the research plan approved as part of the ,institute's plan under section #aae;,a2 and 7#c7 carry out research activities under this part consistent with the priorities and mission of the ,institute and the mission of the ,special ,education ,research ,center described in section #afa7;b71 and that are approved by the ,director1 such as activities that-- 7,a7 improve services provided under the ,individuals with ,disabilities ,education ,act in order to improve-- 7i7 student outcomes1 including academic achievement1 functional outcomes1 and educational results for children with disabilities and youth with disabilities2 and 7ii7 developmental outcomes for infants and toddlers with disabilities2 7,b7 identify and support the development of evidence-based services1 strategies1 interventions1 or policies1 including multi-tier systems of supports and positive behavioral interventions and supports1 that-- 7i7 support learning and improve student outcomes1 including academic achievement1 functional outcomes1 and educational results for all children with disabilities and youth with disabilities2 7ii7 promote participation and progress in the general education curriculum and general education settings2 and 7iii7 improve reading1 literacy1 mathematics1 and science skills of children with disabilities and youth with disabilities2 7,c7 ensure that research conducted under the direction of the ,special ,education ,research ,center-- 7i7 supports the collaborative identification and development of research questions1 designs1 measurements1 and methods among researchers1 students1 families1 practitioners1 education system leaders1 and policymakers2 7ii7 improves evidence use by practitioners1 education system leaders1 and policymakers2 7iii7 is relevant to improving education practice and policy2 and 7iv7 informs decisionmaking by education system leaders and policymakers2 7,d7 examine the needs of infants and toddlers with disabilities1 including factors that may result in developmental delays2 7,e7 improve the alignment1 compatibility1 and development of valid and reliable assessments1 including alternate assessments1 as required by section #aaaa7;b77#b7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife2 7,f7 examine challenging ,state academic standards and alternate assessments for students with the most significant cognitive disabilities in terms of academic achievement1 individualized instructional need1 appropriate education settings1 and improved educational outcomes2 7,g7 examine the educational1 developmental1 and transitional needs of children with high-incidence and low-incidence disabilities2 7,h7 examine the extent to which overidentification and underidentification of infants and toddlers with disabilities1 children with disabilities1 and youth with disabilities occurs1 and the causes thereof2 7,i7 examine and improve secondary and postsecondary education1 transitional1 and employment outcomes and results for children with disabilities and youth with disabilities1 including such individuals' access to or completion of-- 7i7 a regular high school diploma2 7ii7 career and technical education2 7iii7 postsecondary education2 and 7iv7 vocational rehabilitation and competitive integrated employment2 7,j7 examine methods of early intervention for infants and toddlers with disabilities and children with disabilities1 including children with multiple or complex developmental delays2 7,k7 examine and incorporate principles of universal design for learning in the development of standards1 assessments1 curricula1 and instructional methods to improve educational and transitional results for children with disabilities and youth with disabilities2 7,l7 7i7 improve the preparation of personnel1 including early intervention personnel1 who provide educational and related services to infants or toddlers with disabilities1 children with disabilities1 or youth with disabilities1 including methods to support evidence use among such personnel and increase the academic achievement and functional performance of such infants1 toddlers1 children1 or youth2 and 7ii7 examine the requirements related to the professional qualifications of such personnel in regard to sections #fab7;a77#ad7 and #fce7;a77#i7 of the ,individuals with ,disabilities ,education ,act2 7,m7 examine the excess costs of educating a child with a disability and expenses associated with high-cost special education and related services2 7,n7 help parents improve educational and transitional results for infants and toddlers with disabilities1 children with disabilities1 and youth with disabilities2 7,o7 examine the unique needs of infants and toddlers with disabilities1 children with disabilities1 and youth with disabilities1 including who also-- 7i7 are ,english learners or gifted and talented2 7ii7 reside in rural communities2 or 7iii7 have the most significant cognitive disabilities2 and 7,p7 examine existing and emerging assistive1 adaptive1 accessible1 and instructional technologies1 including-- 7i7 online delivery of services2 7ii7 use of such technologies in general education settings2 7iii7 factors that support or limit the use of such technologies2 and 7iv7 the impact of such technologies on infants or toddlers with disabilities1 children with disabilities1 or youth with disabilities4 7b7 ,special education research plan ,not later than #fj days after the date on which the ,board approves the priorities under section #aae1 the ,special ,education ,research ,commissioner shall develop1 in collaboration with the ,assistant ,secretary for ,special ,education and ,rehabilitative ,services1 and submit a special education research plan to the ,director that-- 7#a7 is consistent with the priorities and mission of the ,institute and the mission of the ,special ,education ,research ,center2 7#b7 is consistent with the purposes of the ,individuals with ,disabilities ,education ,act2 7#c7 contains an appropriate balance across all age ranges and by disability category under the ,individuals with ,disabilities ,education ,act1 as appropriate2 7#d7 provides for research that is objective and uses measurable indicators1 including timelines1 to assess its progress and results2 7#e7 meets the procedures for peer review established by the ,director under section #aad7;f77#e7 and the standards of research described in section #acd2 7#f7 is coordinated with the comprehensive plan developed under section #fha of the ,individuals with ,disabilities ,education ,act2 and 7#g7 specifies how the ,special ,education ,research ,center will carry out research activities described in subsection 7a77#c74 7c7 ,grants1 contracts1 and cooperative agreements 7#a7 ,in general ,in carrying out the duties under this section1 the ,special ,education ,research ,commissioner may award grants to1 or enter into contracts or cooperative agreements with1 eligible applicants4 7#b7 ,grant cycle ,the requirements described in section #acc7;d7 shall apply to the ,special ,education ,research ,commissioner in the same manner as such requirements apply to the ,research ,commissioner4 7#c7 ,eligible applicants ,contracts1 grants1 or cooperative agreements for activities under this subsection shall be awarded only to applicants with the ability and capacity to conduct scientifically valid research4 7#d7 ,applications ,an eligible applicant that wishes to receive a grant1 or enter into a contract or cooperative agreement1 under this subsection shall submit an application to the ,director at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,director may require4 7d7 ,research-,practice partnerships ,in carrying out the duties under subsection 7a71 the ,special ,education ,research ,commissioner may award grants to1 or enter into contracts or cooperative agreements with1 eligible entities to carry out research-practice partnerships in the same manner1 and subject to the same definitions1 terms1 and conditions1 as research-practice partnerships supported under section #acc7;e74 7e7 ,dissemination ,the ,special ,education ,research ,commissioner shall-- 7#a7 synthesize and disseminate the findings and results of special education research conducted or supported by the ,special ,education ,research ,center through-- 7,a7 the ,national ,center for ,education ,evaluation and ,evidence ,use2 7,b7 activities funded under section #ffc of the ,individuals with ,disabilities ,education ,act2 7,c7 parent training and information centers supported under section #fga of such ,act2 and 7,d7 activities funded under section #fgc of such ,act2 and 7#b7 assist the ,director in the preparation of the biennial report described in section #aai4 2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7g71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#a71 by striking fiscal years #bjje through #bjaj and inserting fiscal years #bjbd through #bjbi4 #afd4 ,standards for conduct and evaluation of research ,part ,e of title ,i 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #iefg et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #afd4 ,standards for conduct and evaluation of research 7a7 ,standards ,the ,special ,education ,research ,commissioner shall ensure that activities assisted under this section-- 7#a7 conform to high standards of quality1 integrity1 accuracy1 validity1 and reliability2 7#b7 are carried out in accordance with-- 7,a7 the standards for the conduct and evaluation of all research and development established by the ,national ,center for ,education ,research2 and 7,b7 any additional standards established by the ,special ,education ,research ,commissioner2 and 7#c7 are objective1 secular1 neutral1 and nonideological1 and are free of partisan political influence1 and racial1 cultural1 gender1 regional1 or disability bias4 7b7 ,applicability of education sciences reform act of #bjjb ,parts ,a and ,f1 and the standards for peer review of applications and for the conduct and evaluation of research under sections #acc7;a77#a7 and #acd1 shall apply to the ,secretary1 the ,director1 and the ,special ,education ,research ,commissioner in carrying out this part4 4 ,f ,general provisions #aga4 ,repeals and redesignation ,part ,f of title ,i 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #iega et seq47 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking sections #agi and #ahc 7as such sections were redesignated by section #ajb72 and 7#b7 by redesignating sections #ahj1 #aha1 #ahb1 and #ahd 7as so redesignated7 as sections #agi1 #ahj1 #aha1 and #ahb1 respectively4 #agb4 ,interagency data sources and formats ,section #aga 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #iega71 as redesignated by section #ajb1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,the ,secretary1 and inserting the following3 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary1 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7b7 ,secure public access 7#a7 ,in general ,consistent with ,federal law for privacy1 intellectual property1 and security1 and the principles of scientifically valid research1 the ,director shall1 subject to section #agb1 facilitate for the public access to research products1 including data1 software1 and code supported by funds under this title4 7#b7 ,data management plans ,the ,director shall require that proposals for funding for research supported under this title1 to the extent appropriate1 include a machine-readable data management plan that includes a description of how the recipient of the funding will archive and preserve access to data1 software1 and code developed as part of the proposed project4 7#c7 ,requirements ,in carrying out the requirements under this subsection1 the ,director shall-- 7,a7 provide necessary resources1 including trainings and workshops1 to educate researchers and students on how to develop and review high-quality data management plans2 and 7,b7 ensure staff and peer review panels of the ,institute are equipped with the resources and training necessary to review the quality of data management plans in competitions for grants1 contracts1 and cooperative agreements under this title1 as applicable4 4 #agc4 ,prohibitions ,section #agb 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #iegb71 as redesignated by section #ajb1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking individually and inserting personally2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7d77#b7-- 7,a7 by striking section #aec7;a77#f7 and inserting section #adc7;a77#g72 and 7,b7 by striking nations and inserting countries4 #agd4 ,confidentiality ,section #agc 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #iegc71 as redesignated by section #ajb1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking subsection 7c7 and inserting subsection 7d72 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 by striking individually and inserting personally2 7,b7 by striking subsection 7c7 and inserting subsection 7d72 and 7,c7 by striking their families1 and information with respect to individual schools and inserting and their families2 7#c7 by redesignating subsections 7c7 through 7e7 as subsections 7d7 through 7f71 respectively2 7#d7 by inserting after subsection 7b7 the following3 7c7 ,institution-,level data ,the ,director shall ensure that any authorized disclosed information with respect to an early childhood education program1 elementary school1 secondary school1 local educational agency1 or institution of higher education shall not include personally identifiable information4 2 7#e7 in subsection 7d77#b77;,a71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#c71 by striking individually and inserting personally2 and 7#f7 in subsection 7e71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#c7-- 7,a7 by striking individually identifiable information each place the term appears and inserting personally identifiable information2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a77;,b71 by striking ,individually identifiable information and inserting ,personally identifiable information4 #age4 ,availability of data ,section #agd 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #iegd71 as redesignated by section #ajb1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking section #ahc and inserting section #agc2 and 7#b7 by striking use of the ,internet and inserting through electronic means1 such as posting in an easily accessible manner on the website of the ,institute4 #agf4 ,performance management ,section #age 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #iege71 as redesignated by section #ajb1 is amended to read as follows3 #age4 ,performance management ,the ,director shall establish a system for managing the performance of all activities authorized under this title to ensure the effective use of ,federal funds and that such activities meet the ,institute's mission1 by-- 7#a7 developing and utilizing measurable performance indicators1 including reasonable timelines1 to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of such activities and to inform applicable competitions for grants1 contracts1 or cooperative agreements under this title2 7#b7 ensuring information1 statistics1 products1 and publications of the ,institute are prepared in a timely manner and are widely disseminated to practitioners1 education system leaders1 and policymakers in formats that are high-quality1 easily accessible1 understandable1 and actionable2 7#c7 utilizing the most modern technology and other methods available1 including arrangements to use data collected electronically by public agencies across early childhood education through postsecondary study to ensure the efficient and least burdensome collection and timely distribution of information1 including data and reports2 7#d7 promoting engagement with1 wide dissemination of1 and evidence use of all information1 products1 and publications of the ,institute in a manner that is responsive to the educational challenges facing students1 families1 practitioners1 and education system leaders2 7#e7 continuously improving management strategies and practices2 and 7#f7 making information available to the public in an expeditious fashion4 4 #agg4 ,vacancies ,section #agg 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #iegg71 as redesignated by section #ajb1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking the first sentence2 and 7#b7 by striking section #ahh and inserting section #agh4 #agh4 ,scientific or technical employees ,section #agh 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #iegh71 as redesignated by section #ajb1 is amended-- 7#a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a7 of subsection 7a71 by inserting 1 including experts in privacy1 security of personally identifiable information1 and cybersecurity1 before to carry out2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7c7 ,rotators ,the ,director may1 under the authority provided by subsection 7a71 appoint for a limited term1 or on a temporary basis1 practitioners1 researchers1 and other technical and professional personnel on leave of absence from academic1 industrial1 or research institutions to work for the ,institute1 which may include such personnel affiliated with minority-serving institutions4 4 #agi4 ,authorization of appropriations ,section #ahb 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #iehd71 as redesignated by section #aga1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking 7except section #agd7 #djj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjjc and such sums as may be necessary for each of the #e succeeding fiscal years1 of which and inserting 7except section #aeg7 such sums as may be necessary for fiscal year #bjbd and each of the #e succeeding fiscal years1 of which1 for each fiscal year2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by striking 7as such ,center and all that follows through #bjjb and inserting for fiscal year #bjbc2 and 7ii7 by striking 1 as authorized under part ,c2 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking #a1jjj1jjj and inserting #b1jjj1jjj2 7#b7 by redesignating subsections 7b7 and 7c7 as subsections 7c7 and 7d71 respectively2 7#c7 by inserting after subsection 7a7 the following3 7b7 ,program administration ,there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this title1 for salaries and related expenses for the ,director1 each of the ,commissioners1 and employees described in section #agh1 such sums as may be necessary for fiscal year #bjbd and each of the #e succeeding fiscal years4 2 7#d7 in subsection 7c71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 in the first sentence1 by striking section #agd #ajj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjjc and inserting section #aeg such sums as may be necessary for fiscal year #bjbd2 and 7,b7 by striking the second sentence2 and 7#e7 in subsection 7d71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 by inserting for a fiscal year after this section2 and 7,b7 by striking until expended and inserting for the #b succeeding fiscal years4 #ahj4 ,conforming amendments 7a7 ,general ,education ,provisions ,act ,section #ddg7;b7 of the ,general ,education ,provisions ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #abcb;j7b77 is amended by striking section #aec7;a77#f7 and inserting section #adc7;a77#g74 7b7 ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife ,the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcja et seq47 is amended-- 7#a7 in section #bbdd7;b77#e71 by striking section #agd and inserting section #aeg2 7#b7 in section #haja-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#bc7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a77i71 by striking section #aec and inserting section #adc2 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,d77i71 by striking section #aec and inserting section #adc2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#be7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a77i71 by striking section #aec and inserting section #adc2 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,d77i71 by striking section #aec and inserting section #adc2 and 7#c7 in section #hebi7;b71 by striking section #aec7;a77#f7 and inserting section #adc7;a77#g74 7c7 ,individuals with ,disabilities ,education ,act ,the ,individuals with ,disabilities ,education ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #adjj et seq47 is amended-- 7#a7 in section #fgc7;c71 by striking section #agd and inserting section #aeg2 and 7#b7 in section #fha7;a77#a71 by striking section #agh7;c7 and inserting section #afc7;b74 ,,ii ,educational technical assistance #bja4 ,educational technical assistance 7a7 ,in general ,the ,educational ,technical ,assistance ,act of #bjjb 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ifja et seq47 is amended to read as follows3 ,,ii ,educational technical assistance #bja4 ,short title ,this title may be cited as the ,educational ,technical ,assistance ,act of #bjjb4 #bjb4 ,definitions ,in this title3 7#a7 ,,esea terms ,the terms child with a disability1 ,english learner1 ,secretary1 and school leader have the meanings given those terms in section #haja of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife4 7#b7 ,,esra terms ,the terms ,bureau-funded school1 evidence-based1 evidence use1 geographic region1 institution of higher education1 regional educational laboratory1 and subgroup of students have the meanings given those terms in section #ajb4 7#c7 ,comprehensive ,center 7,a7 ,in general ,the term comprehensive center means a technical assistance center authorized under section #bjg4 7,b7 ,national comprehensive center ,the term national comprehensive center means a comprehensive center established or supported through an award under section #bjg7;a77#b77;,a7 to support regional comprehensive centers by scaling effective technical assistance1 minimizing duplication1 and addressing common implementation challenges faced by ,states and emerging national education issues4 7,c7 ,regional comprehensive center ,the term regional comprehensive center means a comprehensive center established or supported through an award under section #bjg7;a77#b77;,b7 that serves #a geographic region4 7#d7 ,focus ,center ,the term focus center means a technical assistance center authorized under section #bjh4 #bjc4 ,coordination of technical assistance 7a7 ,purpose ,it is the purpose of this section to improve educational opportunities and outcomes1 particularly academic achievement1 for all students1 particularly for each subgroup of students1 through the coordination of technical assistance to support the effective implementation of-- 7#a7 the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife2 7#b7 the ,individuals with ,disabilities ,education ,act2 7#c7 the ,carl ,d4 ,perkins ,career and ,technical ,education ,act of #bjjf2 7#d7 the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife2 7#e7 section #ddd of the ,general ,education ,provisions ,act 7commonly known as the 8,family ,educational ,rights and ,privacy ,act of #aigd072 and 7#f7 other relevant ,federal education laws4 7b7 ,activities ,in meeting the purpose of subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 provide technical assistance to practitioners1 education system leaders1 elementary and secondary schools1 local educational agencies1 ,state educational agencies1 institutions of higher education1 families1 local boards and ,state boards 7as defined under section #c of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act71 and other appropriate agencies1 to support effective implementation of the laws described in subsection 7a72 7#b7 encourage evidence use and support the implementation of evidence-based practices to improve educational outcomes1 particularly academic achievement1 for all students1 and particularly for each subgroup of students2 and 7#c7 align technical assistance efforts across the ,department of ,education to minimize duplication of technical assistance and increase client satisfaction in a manner that-- 7,a7 promotes high-quality1 actionable1 timely1 and easily accessible information2 and 7,b7 is responsive to the educational challenges facing students1 families1 practitioners1 and education system leaders4 7c7 ,content ,the technical assistance provided under this section may include-- 7#a7 an evaluation of the implementation of ,federal programs at the local or ,state level1 or building local or ,state capacity to carry out such an evaluation2 and 7#b7 improving or streamlining data collections1 and increasing the capacity of agencies to analyze and communicate such data and carry out evidence use to support practitioners and education system leaders in evidence-based decisionmaking4 #bjd4 ,coordination between comprehensive centers and regional educational laboratories 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,commissioner for ,education ,evaluation and ,evidence ,use described in section #aeb1 shall ensure that regional comprehensive centers and regional educational laboratories that serve the same geographic regions are effectively coordinated to minimize duplication and increase client satisfaction4 7b7 ,local coordination ,each regional comprehensive center and regional educational laboratory that serve the same geographic region1 to the greatest extent practicable1 shall-- 7#a7 carry out local needs assessments and related input gathering in a coordinated manner2 7#b7 be familiar with each other's work plan and areas of expertise1 and with other federally funded technical assistance centers2 7#c7 be responsive1 in a timely and effective manner1 to the ,state educational agencies1 local educational agencies1 and1 if applicable1 ,bureau-funded schools located in such geographic region1 which may include referring such an agency to a more appropriate federally funded technical assistance center2 7#d7 develop and maintain a shared regional governing board1 in accordance with the requirements of section #bjf7;a77#a72 and 7#e7 identify challenges facing students and practitioners in the region so as to inform the work of focus centers authorized under section #bjh4 7c7 ,contract cycle ,the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,commissioner for ,education ,evaluation and ,evidence ,use1 shall1 to the greatest extent practicable1 ensure that the duration of grants1 contacts1 or cooperative agreements awarded for comprehensive centers under this title is consistent with the duration of contracts awarded by such ,commissioner for the regional educational laboratory program4 #bje4 ,priorities ,the ,secretary shall establish priorities for the regional educational laboratories and comprehensive centers1 taking into account input from regional governing boards4 #bjf4 ,governing boards 7a7 ,regional governing board 7#a7 ,establishment 7,a7 ,in general ,each regional comprehensive center and regional educational laboratory that serve the same geographic region shall have a shared regional governing board that shall guide and direct the work of such center and such laboratory4 7,b7 ,costs ,in supporting and maintaining the regional governing board required under this paragraph1 each regional comprehensive center and regional educational laboratory shall equally divide any costs related to developing1 operating1 or staffing such board4 ,such center or laboratory may enter into a contract with each other to carry out such activities4 7#b7 ,duties ,each regional governing board established under paragraph 7#a7 shall advise the relevant regional comprehensive center and regional educational laboratory on-- 7,a7 the comprehensive center's activities described in section #bjg7;f7 and the laboratory's activities to satisfy the terms and conditions of the contract award under section #aed2 7,b7 the regional agenda of such center and such laboratory1 in a manner that is responsive to the challenges facing students and practitioners of the region1 which may include the identification of exemplary1 innovative1 and promising practices in the region for additional study2 7,c7 ensuring the work of the comprehensive center and the laboratory is high-quality1 actionable1 timely1 and easily accessible2 7,d7 identifying challenges facing students and practitioners of the region1 which shall inform the work of focus centers authorized under section #bjh2 and 7,e7 the implementation of such center's and such laboratory's respective duties in a manner that promotes progress toward providing all students1 particularly each subgroup of students1 access to high-quality educational opportunities and improves educational outcomes1 particularly student academic achievement4 7#c7 ,composition 7,a7 ,in general ,each regional governing board shall be composed of-- 7i7 the chief ,state school officers1 or such officers' designees or other ,state officials1 in each ,state located in the corresponding geographic region2 and 7ii7 not more than #aj other members who are representative of the educational interests in the corresponding geographic region1 which may include the following3 7,i7 ,representatives of local educational agencies and educational service agencies1 including representatives of local educational agencies serving urban and rural areas4 7,,ii7 ,representatives of institutions of higher education4 7,,iii7 ,parents4 7,,iv7 ,practitioners1 including classroom teachers1 principals1 and other school leaders4 7,v7 ,representatives of workforce development4 7,,vi7 ,policymakers1 expert practitioners1 and researchers with knowledge of1 and experience using research1 development1 evaluation1 and statistics4 7b7 ,national ,comprehensive ,center governing board 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,national ,comprehensive ,center shall have a governing board that shall-- 7,a7 guide and direct the work of such center2 and 7,b7 support such center in scaling effective technical assistance1 minimizing duplication1 and addressing common implementation challenges faced by ,states and emerging national education issues4 7#b7 ,composition ,the governing board described this subsection shall be composed of-- 7,a7 not less than #a member of each regional governing board described in subsection 7a72 and 7,b7 a variety of members described in subsection 7a77#c77;,a77ii74 #bjg4 ,comprehensive centers 7a7 ,authorization 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall award #aa grants1 contracts1 or cooperative agreements1 on a competitive basis1 to establish national or regional comprehensive centers1 in accordance with paragraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,award criteria ,in awarding grants1 contracts1 or cooperative agreements under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary-- 7,a7 shall award #a grant1 contract1 or cooperative agreement to an eligible entity to enable that eligible entity to establish a national comprehensive center that will support regional comprehensive centers by-- 7i7 scaling effective technical assistance2 7ii7 minimizing duplication2 and 7iii7 addressing-- 7,i7 common implementation challenges faced by ,states2 and 7,,ii7 emerging national education issues2 and 7,b7 shall ensure that #a regional comprehensive center is established in each of the geographic regions4 7#c7 ,national comprehensive center2 regional comprehensive centers ,in the case of-- 7,a7 a national comprehensive center described in paragraph 7#b77;,a71 the ,nation shall be considered to be the region served by the comprehensive center2 and 7,b7 a regional comprehensive center described in paragraph 7#b77;,b71 the geographic region shall be considered to be the region served by the comprehensive center4 7b7 ,eligible entities 7#a7 ,in ,general ,grants1 contracts1 or cooperative agreements under this section may be made with research organizations1 public agencies1 private entities1 institutions of higher education1 or partnerships among such entities1 with the demonstrated ability or capacity to carry out the activities described in subsection 7f7 7referred to in this section as eligible entities74 7#b7 ,outreach ,in conducting competitions for grants1 contracts1 or cooperative agreements under this section1 the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 actively encourage eligible entities to apply for such awards by making widely available information and technical assistance relating to the awards described under this section2 and 7,b7 seek input from chief executive officers of ,states1 chief ,state school officers1 teachers1 principals1 other school leaders1 parents1 administrators1 paraprofessionals1 and other individuals with knowledge of the needs of the regions to be served by the awards1 regarding-- 7i7 the needs in the regions for technical assistance authorized under this title2 and 7ii7 how such needs may be addressed most effectively4 7#c7 ,requirements ,in determining whether to award a grant1 contract1 or cooperative agreement under this section1 the ,secretary shall ensure that an eligible entity has a history of effectiveness in providing high-quality technical assistance1 including by considering the results of any completed evaluation required under this title or part ,d of title ,i if such entity previously received a grant1 contract1 or cooperative agreement under this title or title ,i4 7c7 ,application 7#a7 ,submission 7,a7 ,in general ,each eligible entity1 seeking a grant1 contract1 or cooperative agreement under this section shall submit an application at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such additional information as the ,secretary may reasonably require1 including the plan described in paragraph 7#b74 7,b7 ,engagement ,to help ensure applications submitted under this paragraph are responsive to challenges facing students1 practitioners1 and education system leaders in the region proposed to be served1 each eligible entity submitting such an application shall meaningfully engage with not less than #a individual or entity located in such region from each of the following categories1 to inform the application3 7i7 ,state educational agencies4 7ii7 ,local educational agencies4 7iii7 ,practitioners1 including teachers1 principals1 and other school leaders4 7iv7 ,students and parents4 7v7 ,policymakers1 expert practitioners1 and researchers with knowledge of1 and experience using1 the findings from research1 evaluation1 and statistics4 7#b7 ,plan ,each application submitted under paragraph 7#a7 shall contain-- 7,a7 an assurance that such applicant will develop and regularly update a #e-year service plan for carrying out the technical assistance and capacity-building activities for the region in a manner that addresses-- 7i7 the priorities described under section #bje2 and 7ii7 the needs of all ,states 7and to the extent practicable1 of local educational agencies7 within the region to be served by the national or regional comprehensive center1 on an ongoing basis2 and 7,b7 an assurance that such entity will develop and regularly update and submit to the ,secretary a ,state service plan that includes-- 7i7 a description of the capacity-building supports to be delivered by the center in response to educational challenges facing students1 practitioners1 and education system leaders in a manner that supports evidence use2 and 7ii7 a description of the technical assistance to be provided to support the effective implementation of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife4 7d7 ,allocation 7#a7 ,in general ,each regional comprehensive center established under this section shall allocate such center's resources to and within each ,state in a manner which reflects the need for assistance1 taking into account such factors as-- 7,a7 the proportion and number of students from low-income backgrounds counted under section #aaac7;a77#e7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife2 7,b7 the number of schools implementing comprehensive support and improvement activities1 targeted support and improvement activities1 and additional targeted support1 under section #aaaa7;d7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife in the region2 7,c7 the increased cost burden of service delivery in rural areas2 and 7,d7 any special initiatives being undertaken by ,state1 intermediate1 local educational agencies1 or ,bureau-funded schools1 as appropriate1 that may require special assistance from the center4 7#b7 ,responsiveness ,in allocating resources in accordance with paragraph 7#a71 each regional comprehensive center shall reserve not more than #ae percent of funds awarded by the ,secretary for a fiscal year to respond in a timely fashion to urgent needs of ,state educational agencies and local educational agencies served by such center for such fiscal year1 which may also include modifying the activities of the center and the ,state service plan described in subsection 7c77#b77;,b74 7e7 ,scope of work ,each comprehensive center established under this section shall work with ,state educational agencies1 local educational agencies1 educational service agencies1 and schools1 including ,bureau-funded schools1 in the region where such center is located on school improvement activities that take into account factors such as the proportion and number of students from low-income backgrounds counted under section #aaac7;a77#e7 of ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife in the region1 and give priority to-- 7#a7 schools in the region with high percentages or numbers of students from low-income backgrounds1 as determined under section #aaac7;a77#e7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife1 including such schools in rural and urban areas1 and schools receiving assistance under title ,i of that ,act2 7#b7 local educational agencies in the region in which high percentages or numbers of school-age children are from low-income families1 as determined under section #aabd7;c77#a77;,a7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife1 including such local educational agencies in rural and urban areas2 and 7#c7 schools in the region that are implementing comprehensive support and improvement activities1 targeted support and improvement activities1 and additional targeted support under section #aaaa7;d7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife4 7f7 ,activities ,a comprehensive center established under this section shall provide high-quality1 high-impact technical assistance and capacity-building supports to ,state educational agencies1 local educational agencies1 educational service agencies1 and schools1 including ,bureau-funded schools1 located in the region served by such center by-- 7#a7 providing capacity-building supports described in subsection 7c77#b77;,b77i71 which may include supports to-- 7,a7 strengthen data privacy and security2 or 7,b7 coordinate with other ,state and local public agencies1 institutions of higher education1 and entities to address challenges facing students1 practitioners1 and education system leaders2 7#b7 providing training1 professional development1 and technical assistance regarding implementation of laws described in subsection 7c77#b77;,b77ii72 7#c7 facilitating communication between teachers1 principals1 other school leaders1 paraprofessionals1 parents1 families1 librarians1 and education system leaders1 as appropriate2 7#d7 supporting evidence use amongst practitioners and education system leaders1 at a minimum1 in-- 7,a7 the core academic subjects of mathematics1 science1 and reading or language arts2 7,b7 meeting the needs of ,english learners and children with disabilities2 and 7,c7 education technology 7including assistive and adaptive technology72 7#e7 in coordination with the ,director of the ,institute of ,education ,sciences1 disseminating and providing information1 reports1 and publications that support teaching and learning to improve educational opportunities and student outcomes1 particularly academic achievement1 and particularly for each subgroup of students1 to students1 families1 practitioners1 education system leaders1 and policymakers within the region served by the center2 7#f7 bringing teams of experts together to develop and implement school improvement plans and strategies1 especially in schools implementing comprehensive support and improvement activities1 targeted support and improvement activities1 and additional targeted support under section #aaaa7;d7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife2 and 7#g7 supporting high-quality teacher and school leader preparation1 recruitment1 and retention practices1 including evidenced-based clinical experiences1 and improving the teacher pipeline in critical areas4 #bjh4 ,focus centers 7a7 ,authorization 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may award not more than #c grants1 contracts1 or cooperative agreements to eligible entities 7as described in section #bjg7;b77#a77 to enable those eligible entities to establish and operate focus centers on topics described in subsection 7b74 7#b7 ,application ,each eligible entity1 seeking a grant1 contract1 or cooperative agreement under this section shall submit an application at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such additional information as the ,secretary may reasonably require4 7#c7 ,requirements ,focus centers authorized under paragraph 7#a7 shall-- 7,a7 address #a or more topics described in subsection 7b72 7,b7 carry out activities that increase evidence use on such topic amongst practitioners1 education system leaders1 elementary schools and secondary schools1 local educational agencies1 and ,state educational agencies2 and 7,c7 in a timely manner1 develop evidence-based products or tools regarding such topic and widely disseminate such products or tools to practitioners1 education system leaders1 and policymakers in formats that are high-quality1 easily accessible1 understandable1 and actionable4 7b7 ,topics 7#a7 ,engagement ,the ,secretary shall engage with-- 7,a7 regional governing boards1 in accordance with in section #bjf7;a77#b77;,d71 to identify challenges facing students and practitioners that are of shared importance and urgency across geographic regions2 and 7,b7 the ,director of the ,institute of ,education ,sciences to examine the evidence bases of research that may address the challenges identified in subparagraph 7,a74 7#b7 ,identification ,after carrying out the engagement requirements in paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,director of the ,institute of ,education ,sciences1 shall identify topics for focus centers that address educational challenges of shared importance and urgency and that may be addressed through the mobilization of robust evidence bases of research4 7c7 ,rule ,in making awards under this section1 the ,secretary may carry out distinct award competitions for each topic developed under subsection 7b74 #bji4 ,evaluations 7a7 ,comprehensive ,centers 7#a7 ,national ,center for ,education ,evaluation and ,evidence ,use ,the ,secretary shall provide for ongoing independent evaluations by the ,national ,center for ,education ,evaluation and ,evidence ,use of the comprehensive centers receiving assistance under this title1 the results of which shall be transmitted to the ,committee on ,heath1 ,education1 ,labor1 and ,pensions and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,education and the ,workforce and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives1 the ,director of the ,institute of ,education ,sciences1 and the public4 ,such evaluations shall include an analysis of the services provided under this title1 the extent to which each of the comprehensive centers meets the objectives of its respective plan1 and the extent to which-- 7,a7 technical assistance provided by such centers-- 7i7 was high quality and high impact2 7ii7 was responsive to the needs of clients in the region2 and 7iii7 improved implementation of the laws described in section #bjg7;c77#b77;,c77ii72 7,b7 capacity-building services were high quality and high impact1 and responsive to the educational challenges of ,state educational agencies1 local educational agencies1 and schools in the region2 and 7,c7 such centers effectively coordinated with regional educational laboratories and other federally funded technical assistance centers to align technical assistance1 minimize duplication1 and increase client satisfaction4 7#b7 ,independent entity ,in addition to the evaluation described in paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall ensure that each comprehensive center receiving assistance under this title is evaluated by an independent entity1 which shall be completed not less than #a fiscal year prior to the end of the period of the grant1 contract1 or cooperative agreement with the eligible entity that operates the comprehensive center1 and which shall-- 7,a7 include each of the analyses and assessments described in paragraph 7#a72 and 7,b7 determine the extent to which such center effectively supported the decisionmaking of practitioners1 education system leaders1 and policymakers located in the region served by the center4 7b7 ,focus center evaluation ,the ,secretary shall provide for ongoing independent evaluations by the ,national ,center for ,education ,evaluation and ,evidence ,use of the focus centers receiving assistance under this title1 the results of which shall be transmitted to the ,committee on ,heath1 ,education1 ,labor1 and ,pensions and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,education and the ,workforce and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives1 the ,director of the ,institute of ,education ,sciences1 and the public4 ,such evaluations shall include an analysis of the evidence use activities carried out by such center1 and such center's effectiveness in addressing topics of shared importance and urgency4 #baj4 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this title such sums as may be necessary for fiscal year #bjbd and for each of the #e succeeding fiscal years4 4 7b7 ,conforming amendments ,section #bbdd of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#a71 by striking section #bjc and inserting section #bjg2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b77#e71 by striking section #bjc and inserting section #bjg4 ,,iii ,national ,assessment of ,educational ,progress #cja4 ,references ,except as otherwise expressly provided1 whenever in this title an amendment or repeal is expressed in terms of an amendment to1 or repeal of1 a section or other provision1 the reference shall be considered to be made to a section or other provision of the ,national ,assessment of ,educational ,progress ,authorization ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ifba et seq474 #cjb4 ,national ,assessment ,governing ,board ,section #cjb 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ifba7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7c71 by striking paragraph 7#d72 7#b7 by striking subparagraph 7,a7 of subsection 7e77#a7 and inserting the following3 7,a7 establish an assessment schedule1 in consultation with the ,commissioner for ,education ,statistics to ensure the technical and cost feasibility of such schedule's implementation1 that complies with the requirements of section #cjc7;b71 including-- 7i7 selecting the subject areas and grades or ages to be assessed2 and 7ii7 determining the years in which such assessments will be conducted2 2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7g77#b71 by striking on the ,department's and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting the following3 on-- 7,a7 the ,department's actions to implement the decisions of the ,assessment ,board2 and 7,b7 the budget of the ,department regarding the costs associated with the duties of the ,assessment ,board and activities relating to the ,national ,assessment1 including the technical and cost feasibility of carrying out the assessment schedule established under subsection 7e77#a77;,a74 4 #cjc4 ,national ,assessment of ,educational ,progress ,section #cjc 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ifbb7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by inserting subject to paragraph 7#d71 before conduct2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking 1 but at least as and all that follows through the semicolon and inserting and at least once every #d years22 and 7iii7 in subparagraph 7,e71 by striking 1 to provide and all that follows through the semicolon and inserting 1 subject to paragraph 7#d72 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7,i7 in clause 7i71 by inserting subject to paragraph 7#d71 before shall2 and 7,,ii7 in clause 7iv71 by inserting subject to paragraph 7#d71 before shall2 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b77ii71 by inserting on before the standards2 7,c7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#d7 through 7#f7 as paragraphs 7#e7 through 7#g71 respectively2 7,d7 by inserting after paragraph 7#c7 the following3 7#d7 ,frequency of biennial reading and mathematics assessments ,in carrying out the reading and mathematics assessments requirements under subparagraphs 7,b7 and 7,e7 of paragraph 7#b7 and paragraph 7#c71 the ,commissioner for ,education ,statistics shall conduct such assessments in-- 7,a7 #bjbd2 7,b7 #bjbg2 and 7,c7 every other year thereafter1 in order to provide for #a year in which no such assessments are conducted between each administration of such assessments4 2 and 7,e7 in paragraph 7#f77;,c71 as redesignated by subparagraph 7,c71 by striking information on and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting 1 to the extent feasible1 information needed to carry out paragraph 7#b77;,g742 7#b7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b77;,d71 by striking ,chairman of the ,house ,committee and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting ,committee on ,education and the ,workforce of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,health1 ,education1 ,labor1 and ,pensions of the ,senate42 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#d71 by inserting a comma after ,code2 7#c7 in subsection 7d77#c77;,b71 by striking ,for and inserting ,in accordance with section #aaaa7;g77#b77;,d7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife1 for2 7#d7 in subsection 7e7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7,i7 by striking shall and all that follows through by-- and inserting shall be determined by--2 and 7,,ii7 by redesignating subclauses 7,i7 and 7,,ii7 as clauses 7i7 and 7ii71 respectively1 and indenting appropriately2 7ii7 by striking subparagraph 7,b7 and inserting the following3 7,b7 ,national consensus approach ,the ,assessment ,board shall-- 7i7 make the determinations described in subparagraph 7,a7 utilizing a national consensus approach2 and 7ii7 ensure the achievement levels developed under such subparagraph are reasonable1 valid1 and informative to the public4 2 7iii7 by striking subparagraphs 7,c7 and 7,d72 and 7iv7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,e7 as subparagraph 7,c72 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#d7-- 7i7 by striking trial2 7ii7 by inserting under this subsection1 after development2 and 7iii7 by inserting a comma after officer2 7#e7 in subsection 7f77#a77;,b77ii71 by striking - after the semicolon2 and 7#f7 in subsection 7g77#b7-- 7,a7 in the subsection heading1 by striking ,indian affairs schools and inserting ,indian ,education2 and 7,b7 by striking ,indian ,affairs and inserting ,indian ,education4 #cjd4 ,definitions ,section #cjd 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ifbc7 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 as paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c71 respectively2 7#b7 by inserting before paragraph 7#b71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#a71 the following3 7#a7 ,in general ,the terms elementary school1 local educational agency1 secondary school1 and ,secretary have the meanings given those terms in section #haja of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife4 2 7#c7 in paragraph 7#b71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#a71 by inserting ,director4-- before ,the term2 and 7#d7 in paragraph 7#c71 as so redesignated1 by inserting ,state4-- before ,the term4 #cje4 ,authorization of appropriations ,section #cje7;a7 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ifbd7;a77 is amended to read as follows3 7a7 ,in general ,there are authorized to be appropriated-- 7#a7 for fiscal year #bjbd-- 7,a7 such sums as may be necessary to carry out section #cjb2 and 7,b7 such sums as may be necessary to carry out section #cjc2 and 7#b7 for each of the #e succeeding fiscal years1 such sums as may be necessary to carry out sections #cjb and #cjc4 4