,,ii #aahth ,,congress #b;d ,session ,s4 #djda ,,in ,,the ,,senate ,,of ,,the ,,united ,,states ,march #ba1 #bjbd,mr4 ,cornyn 7for himself1 ,ms4 ,sinema1 ,mr4 ,tillis1 ,mr4 ,tester1 and ,ms4 ,hassan7 introduced the following bill2 which was read twice and referred to the ,committee on ,health1 ,education1 ,labor1 and ,pensions ,a ,,bill ,to support local educational agencies in addressing the student mental health crisis4 #a4 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,creating ,access and ,resources in ,education for ,student ,mental ,health ,act or the ,,care for ,student ,mental ,health ,act4 #b4 ,purposes ,the purposes of this ,act are to address the student mental health crisis by-- 7#a7 increasing the number of1 and diversifying1 school-based mental health services providers2 and 7#b7 supporting local educational agencies in recruiting1 hiring1 retaining1 and diversifying school-based mental health services providers to meet the mental health needs of students4 #c4 ,definitions ,in this ,act3 7#a7 ,,esea ,definitions ,the terms child with a disability1 educational service agency1 elementary school1 ,english learner1 evidence-based1 institution of higher education1 local educational agency1 other staff1 outlying area1 paraprofessional1 professional development1 school leader1 secondary school1 specialized instructional support personnel1 ,secretary1 ,state1 and ,state educational agency have the meaning given those terms in section #haja of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ghja74 7#b7 ,eligible institution ,the term eligible institution means an institution of higher education that offers a program of study in-- 7,a7 school psychology that prepares students in such program for a ,state credential as a school psychologist2 7,b7 school counseling that prepares students in such program for a ,state credential as a school counselor2 7,c7 school social work that prepares students in such program for a ,state credential as a school social worker2 7,d7 another school-based mental health field that prepares students in such program for a ,state license or credential as a school-based mental health services provider under ,state law or regulation1 as determined by the ,secretary2 or 7,e7 any combination of study described in subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,d7 that prepares students in such program for a ,state credential as a school based mental health services provider4 7#c7 ,high-need local educational agency 7,a7 ,in ,general ,the term high-need local educational agency means a local educational agency that1 as of the date on which an application is submitted for a grant under this ,act-- 7i7 7,i7 has a locale code of #cb1 #cc1 #da1 #db1 or #dc1 as determined by the ,secretary2 or 7,,ii7 is in the highest quartile of local educational agencies1 as determined by the ,state educational agency1 in a ranking of all local educational agencies in the ,state1 ranked in descending order by the number or percentage of children in each such agency counted under section #aabd7;c7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fccc7;c772 and 7ii7 does not meet #b or more of the following ratios3 7,i7 ,a ratio of #a full-time equivalent school counselor for every #bej students4 7,,ii7 ,a ratio of #a full-time equivalent school psychologist for every #ejj students4 7,,iii7 ,a ratio of #a full-time equivalent school social worker for every #bej students4 7,b7 ,,esa ,the term high-need local educational agency includes an educational service agency acting on behalf of #a or more local educational agencies described in subparagraph 7,a74 7#d7 ,indian ,tribe ,the term ,indian tribe means any ,indian tribe identified as such by the ,secretary of the ,interior under section #ajd of the ,federally ,recognized ,indian ,tribe ,list ,act of #aiid 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #eaca74 7#e7 ,minority-serving institution ,the term minority-serving institution means an institution of higher education that is an eligible institution under section #cga7;a7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajfgq7a774 7#f7 ,school-based mental health partnership ,the term school-based mental health partnership means a partnership that-- 7,a7 is between an eligible institution and #a or more local educational agencies2 7,b7 prepares students enrolled in the eligible institution to obtain a ,state credential as a school-based mental health services provider2 and 7,c7 is designed to increase the number or diversity of school-based mental health services providers in schools served by local educational agencies in order to meet recommended ratios of students to full-time equivalent school-based mental health services providers in those schools1 such as by-- 7i7 recruiting1 preparing1 or respecializing students enrolled in the eligible institution's school-based mental health provider program of study to obtain a ,state credential as1 and to be employed as1 a school-based mental health services provider2 7ii7 expanding supervised opportunities for students enrolled in such program of study to complete required field work1 credit hours1 internships1 or related training in order to meet ,state credentialing requirements as a school-based mental health services provider in schools served by a local educational agency2 and 7iii7 recruiting and retaining graduates of eligible institutions who have obtained a ,state credential as a school-based mental health services provider1 to provide school-based mental health services related to prevention1 early identification1 and individualized intervention in schools served by a local educational agency4 7#g7 ,school-based mental health services provider ,the term school-based mental health services provider has the meaning given the term in section #dajb of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #gaab74 #d4 ,strengthening the pipeline of school-based mental health services providers 7a7 ,purpose ,the purpose of this section is to increase the number or diversity of school counselors1 school social workers1 school psychologists1 and other school-based mental health services providers to serve students enrolled in schools served by local educational agencies4 7b7 ,authorization of grants 7#a7 ,in general ,from amounts made available to carry out this section and not reserved under paragraph 7#b71 the ,secretary shall award grants1 on a competitive basis1 to eligible institutions to support school-based mental health partnerships1 in accordance with subsection 7d74 7#b7 ,reservations ,from the total amount made available to carry out this section for any fiscal year1 the ,secretary shall reserve not more than #b percent to support program administration1 technical assistance1 data collection1 and dissemination of best practices under this section4 7#c7 ,duration and renewals 7,a7 ,duration ,a grant awarded under this section shall be for a period of not more than #e years4 7,b7 ,renewal ,the ,secretary may renew a grant awarded under this section if the eligible institution demonstrates to the ,secretary that the eligible institution is effectively using funds to significantly expand the pipeline of school counselors1 school social workers1 school psychologists1 and other mental health professionals who meet ,state credentialing standards as a school-based mental health services provider4 7#d7 ,geographic diversity ,in awarding grants under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall ensure that1 to the extent practicable and in accordance with paragraph 7#f71 grants are distributed among eligible institutions that will serve geographically diverse areas1 including urban1 suburban1 and rural areas4 7#e7 ,sufficient size and scope ,each grant awarded under this section shall be of sufficient size and scope to allow the grantee to carry out the purpose of this section4 7#f7 ,priorities ,in awarding grants under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall give priority to-- 7,a7 minority-serving institutions1 including historically ,black colleges and universities 7defined as part ,b institutions under section #cbb of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajfa7 and ,tribal ,colleges or ,universities 7as defined in section #caf of such ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajei;c772 and 7,b7 eligible institutions that seek to form a school-based mental health partnership with a high need local educational agency4 7#g7 ,timeline ,in carrying out the competitive process described in paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 to the greatest extent practicable1 ensure that an eligible institution receives not less than #ij days to submit an application described in subsection 7c72 and 7,b7 to the greatest extent practicable1 provide technical assistance to eligible institutions and to local educational agencies that are or may be part of a school-based mental health partnership1 in applying for grants under this section1 including by-- 7i7 disseminating the application under this section to all ,state educational agencies and providing guidance1 to the extent practicable1 to ensure accurate identification of local educational agencies that may participate in a school-based mental health partnership2 7ii7 supporting eligible institutions in identifying prospective local educational agencies with whom to partner in a school-based mental health partnership that may be supported by a grant under this section2 7iii7 provide timely notice about the competitive process under this section1 on the same day that a notice inviting applications is published in the ,federal ,register2 7iv7 making publicly available templates for sample letters of intent described in subsection 7c77#e7 and model application materials on the same day that a notice inviting applications is published in the ,federal ,register2 and 7v7 addressing questions or concerns from the field in a timely manner1 as well as offering multiple opportunities1 webinars1 or other efforts to engage eligible institutions and local educational agencies that are or may be part of a school-based mental health partnership with an eligible institution4 7c7 ,application ,an eligible institution applying for 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 require1 which shall include-- 7#a7 a description of the prevalent mental health or substance use and misuse concerns facing students enrolled in schools served by local educational agencies that will be part of the school-based mental health partnership 7referred to in this section as participating local educational agencies71 and1 if applicable1 challenges related to high rates of chronic absenteeism in those schools2 7#b7 the extent to which the proposed school-based mental health partnership will address the challenges described in paragraph 7#a72 7#c7 a description of how the eligible institution will increase the number or diversity of school-based mental health services providers in participating local educational agencies through the establishment and operation of a school-based mental health partnership1 including a description of such partnership's strategies to-- 7,a7 recruit1 prepare1 respecialize1 retrain1 or diversify the students enrolled in school-based mental health programs of study in order to help such students to obtain a ,state credential and be employed as school-based mental health services providers in schools served by local educational agencies2 and 7,b7 provide supervised opportunities to place students enrolled in the eligible institution in schools served by a participating local educational agency to complete required field work1 credit hours1 internships1 or related training to meet ,state credentialing requirements as a school-based mental health services provider1 including a description of the factors the partnership will consider when determining the schools in which to place those students2 7#d7 a description of how the school-based mental health partnership will increase the capacity of participating local educational agencies to provide evidence-based comprehensive school-based mental health services1 accessible to all students1 to address the concerns described in paragraph 7#a71 and1 if applicable1 how such services will best meet the diverse population of students to be served2 7#e7 if applicable1 a description of how the school-based mental health partnership will collaborate with ,state1 regional1 and local public health agencies 7including mental health agencies71 the ,state ,medicaid agency1 child welfare agencies1 or other related public and private agencies that provide mental health services to support the activities of the school-based mental health partnership2 and 7#f7 a preliminary letter of intent1 signed by each eligible institution and each participating local educational agency in the school-based mental health partnership described in paragraph 7#c71 that details the financial1 programmatic1 and long-term commitment of the institution or agency1 with respect to the strategies described in the application4 7d7 ,use of funds ,an eligible institution that receives a grant under subsection 7b77#a7 shall use such funds to establish and operate the school-based mental health partnership described in subsection 7c77#c7 to increase the number or diversity of school-based mental health services providers and support the recruitment1 preparation1 respecialization1 retraining1 or diversification of students enrolled in school-based mental health programs of study1 in order to help such students to obtain a ,state credential and be employed as school-based mental health services providers in schools served by local educational agencies1 by engaging in #a or more of the following3 7#a7 ,establishing a new1 or expanding an existing1 program of study in school psychology1 school counseling1 school social work1 or another school-based mental health field that prepares students to obtain a ,state credential and be employed as a school-based mental health services provider4 ,funds may be used to-- 7,a7 support recruitment and retention of new or additional faculty2 7,b7 purchase training materials2 7,c7 develop and disseminate materials to recruit potential students2 7,d7 offer financial support to enrolled students2 or 7,e7 carry out any other activity necessary to establish or expand such a program of study4 7#b7 ,expanding supervised opportunities for students enrolled in school-based mental health programs of study to be placed in schools served by a participating local educational agency in order to complete required field work1 credit hours1 internships1 or related training required to obtain a ,state credential as a school-based mental health service provider4 7#c7 ,developing pathways for staff1 particularly diverse and multilingual staff1 of local educational agencies to receive necessary education and training to obtain a credential as a school-based mental health services provider4 7#d7 ,supporting activities to diversify the school-based mental health services provider workforce1 including multilingual school-based mental health services providers4 7#e7 ,providing stipends or other financial assistance for students enrolled in school-based mental health programs of study1 and supporting required field work1 credit hours1 internships1 or related training in local educational agencies4 7#f7 ,supporting collaborations with ,state1 regional1 and local public health agencies 7such as ,state substance abuse agencies and ,state mental health agencies71 ,state ,medicaid agencies1 community health centers1 child welfare agencies1 and other related public and private agencies that provide mental health services to support activities under this subsection4 7e7 ,reporting requirements 7#a7 ,annual report ,each eligible institution that receives a grant under subsection 7b77#a7 shall submit a public report to the ,secretary on an annual basis and publish such report in a clear and easily accessible format on the website of the eligible institution4 ,such report shall contain1 at a minimum1 the following information3 7,a7 ,the number of postsecondary students enrolled in relevant programs of study operated by the eligible institution and any increases in student enrollment or faculty in such programs of study from the prior year4 7,b7 ,the number of such postsecondary students supported under the grant4 7,c7 ,if applicable1 the number of such eligible institutions that met their goal of increasing the diversity of school-based mental health services providers4 7,d7 ,the number of such postsecondary students supported under the grant who were placed in a school served by a participating local educational agency-- 7i7 for training2 or 7ii7 for employment4 7,e7 ,the ratios of students to full-time equivalent school-based mental health services providers1 disaggregated by profession to the extent practicable1 at schools served by a participating local educational agency in the school year immediately preceding the first year of the grant and in the most recent year of the grant4 7,f7 ,the number of school-based mental health services providers employed by participating local educational agencies1 disaggregated by the number of such employees who graduated from an eligible institution and obtained a credential as and were placed into employment as a school-based mental health services provider4 7#b7 ,secretary's report ,not later than #c years after receiving the reports described in paragraph 7#a71 and every #b years thereafter1 the ,secretary shall submit a report to the ,committee on ,health1 ,education1 ,labor1 and ,pensions of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,education and the ,workforce of the ,house of ,representatives and make the report publicly available in a clear and easily accessible format on the website of the ,department of ,education4 ,such report shall include a summary of the reports submitted by eligible institutions and identify best practices related to-- 7,a7 improving1 expanding1 and diversifying preparation programs for school counselors1 school psychologists1 school social workers1 and other school-based mental health services providers2 and 7,b7 supporting the recruitment and preparation of school-based mental health services providers1 including effective respecialization and retraining programs4 7f7 ,disaggregation of data ,disaggregation of data shall not be required under this section when the number is insufficient to yield statistically reliable information or the results would reveal personally identifiable information about an individual4 7g7 ,supplement not supplant ,funds made available to an eligible institution through a grant under this section shall be used only to supplement and not supplant1 any ,state1 local1 or non-,federal funds that would otherwise be used to carry out the activities described under this section4 7h7 ,multiple grants to single institution ,in awarding grants under subsection 7b77#a71 the ,secretary may award multiple grants to a single eligible institution if the ,secretary determines that-- 7#a7 the eligible institution submitted a high-quality application for each distinct program of study1 such as a program related to school psychology or school social work2 and 7#b7 each award would support students enrolled in distinct programs of study in related school-based mental health services fields4 7i7 ,prohibition ,a local educational agency that enters a school-based mental health partnership with an eligible institution that receives funds under this section shall not be eligible to participate in another school-based mental health partnership with another eligible institution that receives funds under this section until the original grant period has ended4 7j7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section such sums as may be necessary for each of fiscal years #bjbe through #bjbi4 #e4 ,school-based mental health services grant program 7a7 ,purpose ,the purpose of this section is to support high-need local educational agencies in recruiting1 hiring1 retaining1 and diversifying school-based mental health services providers to expand access to school-based mental health services for students enrolled in schools served by such agencies4 7b7 ,authorization of grants 7#a7 ,in general ,from amounts made available to carry out this section and not reserved under paragraph 7#b71 the ,secretary shall award grants1 on a competitive basis1 to high-need local educational agencies1 in accordance with this section4 7#b7 ,reservations ,from the total amount made available to carry out this section for a fiscal year1 the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 reserve not more than #b percent of such amount for program administration1 technical assistance1 and data collection2 7,b7 reserve #a percent for the ,secretary of the ,interior for schools operated or funded by the ,bureau of ,indian ,education1 in accordance with the purpose of this section2 and 7,c7 reserve #a percent for allotments for payments to the outlying areas1 to be distributed among those outlying areas on the basis of their relative need1 as determined by the ,secretary1 in accordance with the purpose of this section4 7#c7 ,duration and renewals 7,a7 ,duration ,a grant awarded under this section shall be for a period of not more than #e years4 7,b7 ,renewal ,the ,secretary may renew a grant awarded under this section for a period of not more than #b years4 7#d7 ,diversity of projects 7,a7 ,in general ,subject to subparagraph 7,b71 in awarding grants under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall ensure that1 to the extent practicable1 grants are distributed among high-need local educational agencies that will serve geographically diverse areas1 including urban1 suburban1 and rural areas4 7,b7 ,rural local educational agencies ,in awarding grants under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall ensure that1 to the greatest extent practicable1 not less than #cj percent of the amounts made available to carry out this section that remain after making reservations under paragraph 7#b7 are awarded to high-quality applications submitted by high-need local educational agencies to support rural high-need local educational agencies described in section #c7c77;,a77i77,i74 7#e7 ,sufficient size and scope ,each grant awarded under paragraph 7#a7 shall be of sufficient size and scope to allow the high-need local educational agency receiving the grant to carry out the purpose of this section4 7#f7 ,timeline ,in carrying out the competitive process under this subsection1 the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 to the greatest extent practicable1 ensure that high-need local educational agencies have not less #ij days to submit an application2 7,b7 to the greatest extent practicable1 send a communication to every high-need local educational agency containing notice of the application and the award deadline2 and 7,c7 to the greatest extent practicable1 provide technical assistance to high-need local educational agencies1 including by-- 7i7 addressing questions or concerns from the field in a timely manner1 as well as offering multiple opportunities1 webinars1 or other efforts to engage local educational agencies about the application process2 and 7ii7 publishing not less than #c examples of grant applications from geographically diverse locales1 including not less than #a such example from a rural high-need local educational agency described in section #c7c77;,a77i77,i74 7c7 ,application ,a high-need local educational agency applying for 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 require1 which may include-- 7#a7 a description of the prevalent mental health or substance use and misuse concerns facing students enrolled in schools served by the high-need local educational agency1 and1 if applicable1 challenges related to high rates of chronic absenteeism in those schools2 7#b7 a description of the current shortage of school-based mental health services providers in schools served by the high-need local educational agency that will be served under the grant2 7#c7 a description of the applicant's plan to support recruiting1 hiring1 retaining1 or diversifying school-based mental health services providers in schools served by the high-need local educational agency to be served under the grant2 7#d7 if applicable1 a description of the high-need local educational agency's plan to increase the capacity of educators1 school leaders1 school-based mental health services providers1 and other relevant staff to address the needs described in paragraph 7#a72 and 7#e7 an assurance that any school-based mental health services provider1 including any provider offering telehealth services1 provides services in a manner consistent with section #ddd of the ,general ,education ,provisions ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #abcb;g2 commonly known as the ,family ,educational ,rights and ,privacy ,act of #aigd7 and the ,individuals with ,disabilities ,education ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #adjj et seq471 as well as all applicable ,federal1 ,state1 and local laws4 7d7 ,use of funds 7#a7 ,recruiting1 hiring1 and retaining school-based mental health services providers ,a high-need local educational agency that receives a grant under subsection 7b77#a7 shall use such funds to carry out #a or more of the following3 7,a7 ,implementing strategies to recruit school-based mental health services providers in schools served by high-need local educational agencies to help mitigate shortages of such providers1 such as-- 7i7 salary stipends or other financial incentives2 7ii7 relocation benefits2 and 7iii7 opportunities for continuing professional development4 7,b7 ,hiring school-based mental health services providers to-- 7i7 provide school-based mental health services to students enrolled in schools served by high-need local educational agencies2 and 7ii7 implement evidence-based practices to improve school climate to support positive student mental health4 7,c7 ,implementing strategies to retain school-based mental health services providers in schools served by high-need local educational agencies1 which may include providing-- 7i7 incentives described in subparagraph 7,a72 and 7ii7 ongoing professional development1 induction1 mentorship1 or peer support for school-based mental health services providers4 7#b7 ,additional uses ,in addition to the activities described in paragraph 7#a71 a high-need local educational agency that receives a grant under subsection 7b77#a7 may also use such funds to increase the capacity of the high-need local educational agency to address student needs described in subsection 7c77#a71 through activities that may include-- 7,a7 providing professional development to school-based mental health services providers1 teachers1 principals1 other school leaders1 specialized instructional support personnel1 paraprofessionals1 other staff employed by each high-need local educational agency1 and to the extent practicable1 families1 related to-- 7i7 meeting the needs of students at elevated risk of suicide1 mental health concerns1 or substance use and misuse2 7ii7 implementation of evidence-based school-based mental health services with high fidelity1 including such services related to-- 7,i7 prevention1 early identification1 and individualized intervention2 7,,ii7 addressing substance use and misuse2 and 7,,iii7 preventing and eliminating any existing stigma in accessing such services2 7iii7 mitigating indirect or secondary trauma experienced by staff employed by the high-need local educational agency and implementing evidence-based programs to promote mental health among such staff2 7iv7 supporting school-based mental health services providers qualified to support students in languages other than ,english and children with disabilities2 7v7 understanding when and how to refer a student to a school-based mental health services provider2 7vi7 supporting the use of evidence-based practices to address student mental health needs2 and 7vii7 addressing chronic absenteeism2 7,b7 supporting high-need local educational agencies in billing and accessing reimbursements under the ,medicaid program under title ,,xix of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acif et seq47 and the ,children's ,health ,insurance ,program under title ,,xxi of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acig;aa et seq472 or 7,c7 other activities that support the development and implementation of innovative strategies to increase access to school-based mental health services in schools served by high-need local educational agencies1 which may include increasing access to school-based mental health services provided through telehealth1 including ensuring any services provided through telehealth are accessible for children with disabilities4 7e7 ,disaggregation of data ,disaggregation of data shall not be required under this section when the number is insufficient to yield statistically reliable information or the results would reveal personally identifiable information about an individual4 7f7 ,reporting requirements 7#a7 ,reporting ,each high-need local educational agency that receives a grant under subsection 7b77#a7 shall submit a report to the ,secretary on an annual basis and publish such report in a clear and easily accessible format on the website of the high-need local educational agency4 ,such report shall contain any information required by the ,secretary and1 at a minimum1 the following3 7,a7 ,the number of school-based mental health services providers employed by high-need local educational agencies served under the grant and any increases from the prior year1 disaggregated by-- 7i7 the number of each type of such providers who was recruited1 hired1 or retained1 with support under this grant2 and 7ii7 the demographics of such providers4 7,b7 ,the ratio of students to school-based mental health services providers in schools served by high-need local educational agencies served under the grant and the extent to which such ratio has decreased since the start of the grant period4 7,c7 ,the reduction in the annual attrition rate of school-based mental health services providers employed by high-need local educational agencies served under the grant and the extent to which such attrition rate has decreased since the start of the grant period4 7,d7 ,a description of the strategies used by high-need local educational agencies served under the grant to implement innovative evidenced-based strategies to increase access to school-based mental health services and to improve school climate for students enrolled in schools served by such agencies4 7#b7 ,secretary's reports 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #c years after receiving the reports described in paragraph 7#a71 and every #b years thereafter1 the ,secretary shall submit a report to the ,committee on ,health1 ,education1 ,labor1 and ,pensions of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,education and the ,workforce of the ,house of ,representatives that-- 7i7 includes a summary of the reports submitted by grant recipients under paragraph 7#a72 7ii7 identifies effective practices related to the activities supported by the grant program under this section2 and 7iii7 includes an analysis of whether the recipient carried out its plan described in subsection 7c77#c74 7,b7 ,publicly available ,not later than #a month after submitting a report described in subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary shall publish such report in a clear and easily accessible format on the website of the ,department of ,education4 7g7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section such sums as may be necessary for each of fiscal years #bjbe through #bjbi4 #f4 ,rule ,the requirements of section #djja of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #gaja7 shall apply to an eligible institution1 local educational agency1 or educational service agency receiving a grant under this ,act1 or participating in a program that receives funds under this ,act1 in the same manner as those requirements apply to an entity receiving an award under title ,,iv of such ,act4