,,ii #aahth ,,congress #b;d ,session ,s4 #echg ,,in ,,the ,,senate ,,of ,,the ,,united ,,states ,november #ba1 #bjbd,mr4 ,booker introduced the following bill2 which was read twice and referred to the ,committee on ,health1 ,education1 ,labor1 and ,pensions ,a ,,bill ,to strengthen student achievement and graduation rates and prepare children and youth for college1 careers1 and citizenship through innovative partnerships that meet the comprehensive needs of children and youth4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents 7a7 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,developing ,innovative ,partnerships and ,learning ,opportunities that ,motivate ,achievement ,act or the ,,diploma ,act4 7b7 ,table of contents ,the table of contents for this ,act is as follows3 ,sec4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents4,sec4 #b4 ,findings4,sec4 #c4 ,purposes4,sec4 #d4 ,definitions4,sec4 #e4 ,reservations4,sec4 #f4 ,demonstration competitive program authorized4,sec4 #g4 ,allotments to ,states4,sec4 #h4 ,state child and youth strategy4,sec4 #i4 ,coordinating body2 ,state allotment applications4,sec4 #aj4 ,state use of funds4,sec4 #aa4 ,local consortium application2 local child and youth strategy4,sec4 #ab4 ,local use of funds4,sec4 #ac4 ,rule of construction4,sec4 #ad4 ,accountability and transparency4,sec4 #ae4 ,authorization of appropriations4 #b4 ,findings ,congress finds the following3 7#a7 ,the future strength of the ,nation's democracy1 as well as the ,nation's economy1 is dependent upon the investments made in children and youth today4 7#b7 ,evidence demonstrates that effective partnerships among schools and communities increase student achievement by addressing the academic needs of students as well as the challenges the students face outside the classroom4 ,for example3 7,a7 ,chicago public schools lead one of the ,nation's largest community school initiatives and found that students in grades #i through #ab who attend a community school have #fa percent fewer school-day absences than their non-community school counterparts4 ,when compared to non-community school counterparts-- 7i7 students in grades #i through #ab were found to have more positive educational experiences2 7ii7 students in grades #d through #h had higher emotional health scores on the survey2 and 7iii7 students in kindergarten through grade #c had #ec percent fewer suspensions and #ee percent fewer incidents of misconduct4 7,b7 ,in a #g-year study of #bjj ,chicago public schools1 sociologist ,anthony ,bryk found that in schools where grassroots organizations forge strong connections with nearby schools1 trust levels and parent involvement are greater4 7,c7 ,united ,way of ,salt ,lake's ,promise ,partnership1 an initiative across multiple school districts in the ,salt ,lake1 ,utah area1 has helped increase student achievement and graduation rates4 ,since the program's launch in #bjad1 #e out of the #h targeted indicators have improved4 ,kindergarten readiness in numeracy increased by #c percent1 #hth grade math proficiency improved by #h percent1 high school graduation rose by #e percent1 postsecondary readiness grew by #d percent1 and postsecondary completion increased by #e percent4 ,to overcome pandemic-related learning loss in literacy1 ,promise ,partnership school ,mill ,creek ,elementary collaborated with #hj volunteers from organizations including ,goldman ,sachs and ,dominion ,energy to offer tutoring support through the i,ready program4 ,by the end of the #bjbj-bjba school year1 the number of #crd grade students participating in the program testing at or above grade level tripled4 7,d7 ,from #bjae to #bjah1 the ,new ,york ,city ,community ,school ,initiative improved attendance1 on-time grade progression1 and graduation rates across elementary and secondary students4 ,during the same #c-year period1 this initiative led to a reduction in disciplinary incidents for elementary and middle school students while also improving math achievement scores4 ,middle school students attending community schools scored #d4b percentage points higher on math exams compared to their peers at non-community schools1 and high school students attending community schools earned #ab percent more credits per academic year than students enrolled at non-community schools4 7,e7 ,in ,wisconsin1 where formal partnerships with community agencies are required for grant programs1 non-traditional partners have proven to be instrumental for smaller communities to enrich after school programs4 ,those partners have included-- 7i7 local trucking companies2 7ii7 statewide nonprofit organizations1 such as ,the ,grange2 7iii7 ,farm ,bureau2 7iv7 small retailers2 and 7v7 retirees4 7,f7 ,the ,union ,city ,public ,schools school district in ,new ,jersey proves that by breaking down institutional silos and creating deep partnerships1 through collaboration and municipal involvement1 schools can be vibrant places of hope despite poverty1 unemployment1 and lack of affordable housing4 7,g7 ,six family resource centers housed in community schools in ,redwood ,city1 ,california promote school readiness among children while also providing parents with educational services1 community resources1 and leadership opportunities4 ,a #bjag report indicates that with the assistance of ,english language proficiency supports1 #gj percent of ,redwood ,city community school parents were able to participate in their children's school meetings1 attend professional development programs1 and engage in family-to-family education and outreach4 ,over the course of a #c-year period1 students whose parents participated in family engagement programs had a #dj-percent increase in attendance and were more likely to see improvement in their math and ,english language test scores4 7,h7 ,by meeting the comprehensive needs of students1 ,communities ,in ,schools1 a national dropout prevention organization1 found that #ii percent of participating students stayed in school1 #gh percent of participating students met or made progress toward their attendance goals1 #ij percent met or made progress toward their behavior goals1 and #hh percent met or made progress toward their academic improvement goals4 7#c7 ,in adopting the ,every ,student ,succeeds ,act 7,public ,law #aad-ie71 ,congress recognized community schools as a strategy to significantly improve the coordination and integration1 accessibility1 and effectiveness of services for children and families1 particularly for children attending high-poverty schools1 including high-poverty rural schools4 ,congress recognized community schools as an effective use of funds for school districts in the ,american ,rescue ,plan ,act of #bjba 7,public ,law #aag-b74 7#d7 ,approximately #hf percent of #ith graders graduate from high school within #d years4 ,of students who graduate from high school1 #fc-percent enroll in a #b- or #d-year college in the fall after completing high school4 ,only about half 7#fd percent7 of first-time1 full-time college freshmen seeking a #d-year degree receive a bachelor's degree within #f years or less4 7#e7 ,over the past #d decades1 the ,united ,states has slipped from being first in the world in high school and college graduation rates to #bast and #adth1 respectively1 putting the ,nation at a growing competitive disadvantage with other countries4 7#f7 ,the #bjbb ,national ,assessment of ,educational ,progress ,long-,term ,trend ,assessment results indicate that between #bjbj and #bjbb1 students experienced a #e-percent drop in reading scores1 the largest drop since #aiij1 and a #g-percent decrease1 the first ever drop1 in math scores4 ,black student scores in math fell by #ac percent as compared to a #e percent decrease by their ,white peers1 thus expanding the achievement gap from #be percentage points to #cc percentage points in just #b years4 7#g7 ,in a study conducted by ,hanover ,research1 data showed that quality partnerships between schools and their communities can result in improved attendance1 motivation1 conduct1 and academic achievement4 ,community-level strategies like focusing on parental involvement1 community building1 and cultural competence were shown to contribute to decreases in the achievement gap between lower- and upper-income students4 7#h7 ,research from the ,government ,accountability ,office found that students who change schools less frequently are more likely to perform at grade level and less likely to repeat a grade than their less stable peers4 7#i7 ,in research studies in psychology1 health1 and education by ,teachers ,college1 ,columbia ,university1 school connectedness is identified as important to student learning1 achievement1 and well-being4 ,when students feel a sense of connection with the larger world and community institutions1 they are more engaged in instructional activities and express greater commitment to school4 7#aj7 ,hundreds of thousands of arts1 cultural1 service1 sports1 college1 and other youth organizations1 as well as civic and faith-based groups1 want to partner with schools and educators to reinforce learning1 but far too often1 neither the school nor the community know how to effectively connect with each other4 7#aa7 ,in order for the ,united ,states to compete in a global economy1 the co-partnering efforts of government1 social services1 businesses1 arts organizations1 families1 community-based organizations1 and philanthropy need to concentrate their efforts where they are most needed3 in our schools4 7#ab7 ,research from ,johns ,hopkins ,university has shown that access to summer learning opportunities leads to significant student learning gains not experienced by students who cannot access summer learning opportunities4 7#ac7 ,research from the ,community ,school ,partnership found that community schools see a return of #g4aa for every dollar of investment in community schools coordinators4 7#ad7 ,a #bjag report from the ,learning ,policy ,institute found that teacher retention has a direct impact on student learning and academic performance4 ,implementing strategies such as teacher residency programs1 high-quality mentoring1 grow your own models1 and principal training and ,state leadership academies can lead to higher rates of educator retention and career satisfaction4 ,for example1 ,california's ,paraprofessional ,teacher ,training ,program has prepared more than #b1bjj paraprofessionals to become fully certified teachers1 with #ib percent of graduates obtaining teaching positions in ,california public schools4 7#ae7 ,according to the ,national ,center for ,education ,statistics1 #dd percent of public schools reported having at least #a full-time or part-time vacant teaching position in the spring of #bjbb4 ,of those schools with reported unfilled teaching positions1 #ea percent cited resignation as the leading cause of vacancies4 #c4 ,purposes ,the purposes of this ,act are to-- 7#a7 create engaging learning experiences that-- 7,a7 strengthen academic achievement1 build civic capacity1 and provide a continuum of supports and opportunities for children1 youth1 and families2 and 7,b7 prepare children and youth for college1 careers1 and citizenship through results-focused partnerships that mobilize and coordinate school and community resources2 7#b7 ensure the academic1 physical1 social1 emotional1 health1 mental health1 and civic development of disadvantaged children and youth and thereby strengthen their families and communities2 7#c7 engage and support parents1 caregivers1 and families in their role as first educators of their children2 7#d7 promote community and family engagement in education2 7#e7 leverage and integrate the human and financial assets of local communities1 schools1 ,state governments1 the ,federal ,government1 and the natural assets of communities-- 7,a7 toward better results for children1 youth1 and families2 and 7,b7 for sustained civic capacity2 7#f7 develop school improvement strategies that incorporate approaches that meet the comprehensive needs of children and youth1 such as full service community schools1 community-based1 integrated student services1 and related approaches2 7#g7 ensure that schools and neighborhoods are safe and provide a positive climate for learning2 and 7#h7 address learning loss as a result of the ,,covid-#ai pandemic and reduce chronic absenteeism4 #d4 ,definitions ,in this ,act3 7#a7 ,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 ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #adja74 7#b7 ,chronically absent ,the term chronically absent1 when used with respect to a student1 means a student who misses not less than #aj percent1 or not less than #bj days1 of school days in an academic year4 7#c7 ,community-based1 integrated student services ,the term community-based1 integrated student services means interventions1 coordinated through a primary point of contact1 that improve student achievement by connecting community resources with the academic and social service needs of students4 7#d7 ,community engagement in education ,the term community engagement in education-- 7,a7 means systematic efforts to involve1 engage1 and collaborate with parents1 community residents1 members of school communities1 community partners1 and other stakeholders in exploring the needs of their students and schools1 developing plans to address those needs1 and working together to address those needs2 and 7,b7 includes an intentional1 ongoing process to develop a welcoming school and school system1 mobilize the community's assets to support student achievement and growth1 engage those individuals and stakeholders who traditionally have not participated in the school or school system1 improve working relationships1 and deepen the commitment to student success4 7#e7 ,digital learning ,the term digital learning-- 7,a7 means instructional practices that effectively use technology to strengthen the student learning experience2 and 7,b7 may include online and formative assessments1 instructional resources1 online content and courses1 applications of technology in the classroom and school building1 adaptive software for children with disabilities1 learning platforms1 and online professional communities of practice4 7#f7 ,dual or concurrent enrollment program ,the term dual or concurrent enrollment program has the meaning given the term in section #haja of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ghja74 7#g7 ,english learner ,the term ,english learner has the meaning given the term in section #haja of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ghja74 7#h7 ,evidence-based ,the term evidence-based1 when used with respect to a goal or service1 means a goal or service that meets an evidence level described in subclause 7,i71 7,,ii71 or 7,,iii7 of section #haja7ba77;,a77i7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ghja7ba77;,a77i77,i71 7,,ii71 and 7,,iii77 or section #haja7ba77;,a77ii7 of such ,act4 7#i7 ,family engagement in education ,the term family engagement in education means a shared responsibility of families and schools for student success1 in which schools and community-based organizations are committed to reaching out to engage families in meaningful ways that-- 7,a7 encourage the families to actively support their children's learning and development1 as well as the learning and development of other children2 and 7,b7 are continuous from birth through young adulthood and reinforce learning that takes place in the home1 school1 and community4 7#aj7 ,full service community school ,the term full service community school means a public elementary school or secondary school that-- 7,a7 participates in a community-based effort to coordinate educational1 developmental1 family1 health1 and other comprehensive services through community-based organizations1 specialized instructional support personnel employed by the school or the local educational agency1 and public and private partnerships2 7,b7 provides access to such services to students1 families1 and the community1 including access during the school year 7including before- and after-school hours71 and during the summer2 7,c7 provides community-based1 integrated student services and well-designed learning opportunities that expand on rigorous community-connected classroom instruction2 and 7,d7 promotes a culture of belonging1 safety1 and active family and community engagement through collaborative leadership and practices that result in positive academic and nonacademic outcomes1 including improvements in-- 7i7 student attendance2 7ii7 student behavior2 7iii7 academic achievement2 7iv7 school readiness2 7v7 student mental and physical health2 7vi7 high school graduation rates2 7vii7 school climate2 and 7viii7 reduced racial and economic student achievement gaps4 7#aa7 ,local consortium ,the term local consortium means a consortium consisting of community partners that-- 7,a7 shall include-- 7i7 a local educational agency2 and 7ii7 not less than one community partner that is independent of the local educational agency1 such as-- 7,i7 a community-based organization2 7,,ii7 a child and youth serving organization or agency2 7,,iii7 an institution of higher education2 7,,iv7 a nonprofit organization2 7,v7 a business2 7,,vi7 a teacher organization2 7,,vii7 an organization representing education professionals2 7,,viii7 a local government1 including a government agency serving children and youth1 such as a child welfare and juvenile justice agency2 7,,ix7 an organization representing students2 or 7,x7 an organization representing parents2 and 7,b7 may include additional community partners from other communities4 7#ab7 ,local educational agency ,the term local educational agency has the meaning given the term in section #haja of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ghja74 7#ac7 ,outlying area ,the term outlying area has the meaning given the term in section #haja of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ghja74 7#ad7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,education4 7#ae7 ,specialized instructional support personnel ,the term specialized instructional support personnel means-- 7,a7 school counselors1 school social workers1 and school psychologists2 and 7,b7 other qualified professional personnel1 such as school nurses1 speech language pathologists1 community school coordinators1 and school librarians1 involved in providing assessment1 diagnosis1 and counseling1 and educational1 therapeutic1 and other necessary services 7including related services as that term is defined in section #fjb of the ,individuals with ,disabilities ,education ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #adja77 as part of a comprehensive program to meet student needs4 7#af7 ,specialized instructional support services ,the term specialized instructional support services means the services provided by specialized instructional support personnel4 7#ag7 ,state ,the term ,state means each of the several ,states of the ,united ,states1 the ,district of ,columbia1 and the ,commonwealth of ,puerto ,rico4 7#ah7 ,state educational agency ,the term ,state educational agency has the meaning given the term in section #haja of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ghja74 7#ai7 ,target schools ,the term target schools means schools that are identified by the ,state for comprehensive support and improvement in accordance with section #aaaa7;c77#d77;,d77i7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcaa7;c77#d77;,d77i774 #e4 ,reservations ,from the funds appropriated under section #ae for any fiscal year1 the ,secretary shall reserve-- 7#a7 #b percent for national activities1 which the ,secretary may carry out directly or through grants and contracts1 such as-- 7,a7 providing training and technical assistance to local consortia and organizations partnering with local consortia to carry out services under this ,act2 or 7,b7 conducting the national evaluation pursuant to section #ad7;a77#c72 and 7#b7 #a percent for payments to the outlying areas and the ,bureau of ,indian ,education1 to be allotted in accordance with their respective needs for assistance under this ,act1 as determined by the ,secretary1 to enable the outlying areas and the ,bureau of ,indian ,affairs to carry out the purposes of this ,act4 #f4 ,demonstration competitive program authorized 7a7 ,in general ,for any fiscal year for which the funds appropriated under section #ae are less than #bjj1jjj1jjj1 the ,secretary shall award grants1 on a competitive basis1 to local consortia to enable the local consortia to develop and plan for1 and to carry out1 local strategies in accordance with sections #aa and #ab4 7b7 ,application 7#a7 ,in ,general ,a local consortium desiring to receive a grant under this section shall submit an application to the ,secretary at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,secretary may require4 7#b7 ,planning period ,in the case of a local consortium that intends to use grant funds to develop and plan for the implementation of such local strategies 7referred to as the planning phase71 the ,secretary shall initially require an application that includes a description of how the local consortium intends to develop such local strategies4 ,upon completion of the planning phase1 the ,secretary shall then require submission of the information described in paragraph 7#c74 7#c7 ,implementation period ,an applicant that does not intend to use grant funds for the planning phase1 or an applicant that has completed the planning phase1 shall submit an application that-- 7,a7 demonstrates the capacity for successful implementation of the local strategies in accordance with sections #aa and #ab through a history of successful collaboration and effectiveness in strengthening outcomes for children and youth2 and 7,b7 proposes-- 7i7 to serve children and youth in schools or communities with the highest proportions of students from low-income families in the ,state2 and 7ii7 to provide a comprehensive continuum of services1 including not less than #a service from each of not less than #c categories of services described in paragraphs 7#c7 through 7#aa7 of section #ab7;b74 7#d7 ,approval ,in the case of a local consortium that has received grant funds for the planning phase1 that applicant shall also receive funds under this section for implementation if the applicant submits an implementation period application described in paragraph 7#c7 that meets the requirements of this section4 ,if the ,secretary determines that such requirements have not been met1 the ,secretary shall notify the applicant1 assist the applicant in meeting such requirements1 and approve the implementation application4 7#e7 ,low-income families ,in this subsection1 the term low-income family means a family with an income that is not more than #ach percent of the poverty line 7as defined in section #fgc7b7 of the ,community ,services ,block ,grant ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #iijb7b777 applicable to a family of the size involved4 #g4 ,allotments to ,states 7a7 ,in general ,for any fiscal year for which the funds appropriated under section #ae are at least #bjj1jjj1jjj1 the ,secretary shall1 using the funds remaining after making the reservations under section #e1 award to each ,state that has an allotment application approved under section #i7;b7 an allotment in an amount that bears the same relationship to the remainder as the amount the ,state received under subpart #b of part ,a of title ,i of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcca et seq47 for the preceding fiscal year bears to the amount all such ,states received under that subpart for the preceding fiscal year1 except that no ,state shall receive less than an amount equal to of #a percent of such remainder4 7b7 ,allotment use ,a ,state receiving an allotment under subsection 7a7-- 7#a7 may1 for not longer than the first #c years after receiving the allotment1 use such allotment to develop the ,state strategy described in section #h2 and 7#b7 shall1 for each of the following years of the grant1 use such allotment to award subgrants to local consortia to leverage and integrate human and financial assets at all levels in order to-- 7,a7 ensure the academic1 physical1 social1 emotional1 and civic development of disadvantaged children and youth2 and 7,b7 strengthen the families and communities of disadvantaged children and youth and make progress towards the ,state's evidence-based annual goals developed pursuant to section #h7;b77#a74 7c7 ,duration ,the ,secretary shall award an allotment under this section for a period of #e years and shall obligate the full amount of the allotment in the first year of the #e-year period4 7d7 ,extension2 ,renewal 7#a7 ,extension ,in this case of a ,state that used a portion of the allotment period for planning purposes1 as described in subsection 7b77#a71 the ,secretary may grant an extension of the allotment period for an additional period of not more than #c years for implementation as described in subsection 7b77#b74 7#b7 ,renewal ,the ,secretary may renew an allotment under this subsection for a period of #e years4 7e7 ,reallotment of unused funds ,if a ,state with an approved allotment application under section #i7;b7 does not receive an allotment under this section for a fiscal year1 the ,secretary shall reallot the amount of the ,state's allotment to the remaining ,states with an approved allotment application under section #i7;b7 in accordance with this section4 #h4 ,state child and youth strategy 7a7 ,strategy requirements ,a ,state strategy-- 7#a7 shall be developed by the ,state1 in consultation with the ,governor of the ,state2 7#b7 shall include the components described in subsection 7b72 and 7#c7 may include other components as the ,state determines necessary to strengthen results for children and youth4 7b7 ,required components ,the ,state strategy components required under subsection 7a77#b7 are the following3 7#a7 ,state results framework ,the ,state strategy shall contain comprehensive1 evidence-based annual goals and aligned quantifiable indicators demonstrating continuous improvement with respect to children and youth1 particularly disadvantaged children and youth1 that shall serve as targets for each year with respect to which the ,state strategy applies4 ,such evidence-based annual goals shall include the following goals3 7,a7 ,children and youth have the necessary supplies to be ready for school4 7,b7 ,students are engaged and achieving in school4 7,c7 ,schools and neighborhoods are safe and provide a positive climate for learning4 7,d7 ,families and communities are supportive and engaged in their children's education as equal partners4 7,e7 ,graduates are ready for postsecondary education and #bast-century careers4 7,f7 ,students are contributing to their communities4 7,g7 ,students are not chronically absent4 7,h7 ,additional annual goals set forth by the ,state in alignment with the purposes of this ,act4 7#b7 ,needs and assets assessment ,the ,state strategy shall contain an assessment of the needs of children and youth within the ,state1 and of assets within the ,state that can be mobilized1 coordinated1 and integrated to achieve the ,state's evidence-based annual goals developed pursuant to paragraph 7#a71 which may include data collected by the ,federal ,interagency ,forum on ,child and ,family ,statistics4 ,such assessment shall identify populations of underserved children and youth across the ,state1 based on the ,state's evidence-based annual goals and aligned quantifiable indicators for such goals4 7#c7 ,plan to achieve children and youth goals ,the ,state strategy shall include a description of the ,state's plan to achieve the ,state's evidence-based annual goals developed pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 for children and youth from birth through the transition to adulthood1 including the following3 7,a7 ,leverage and integration ,a description of how funds received under this ,act will be coordinated and integrated with other ,federal and ,state funds in order to achieve the ,state's evidence-based annual goals developed pursuant to paragraph 7#a74 7,b7 ,elimination of state barriers to coordination and integration ,a description of how funds received under this ,act will be used to identify and eliminate ,state barriers to the coordination and integration of programs1 initiatives1 and funding streams to achieve the ,state's evidence-based annual goals developed pursuant to paragraph 7#a74 7,c7 ,community engagement in education ,a description of the ,state's plan to increase community engagement in education4 7,d7 ,family engagement in education ,a description of the ,state's plan to increase family engagement in education4 7c7 ,existing plans1 strategies1 and assessments ,existing plans1 strategies1 needs assessments1 or assets assessments may be used to satisfy the requirements of this section if such existing plans1 strategies1 needs assessments1 or assets assessments include the information required by this section1 or can be modified to do so1 and are submitted to and accepted by the ,secretary with such modifications4 #i4 ,coordinating body2 ,state allotment applications 7a7 ,coordinating body 7#a7 ,in general ,in order for a ,state to be eligible to receive an allotment under section #g1 the ,state shall designate or establish a coordinating body that shall-- 7,a7 administer funds provided under section #g2 7,b7 facilitate communication between the public and the coordinating body pertaining to issues impacting children and youth from birth through the transition to adulthood1 including issues pertaining to service coordination and integration2 7,c7 identify and eliminate ,state barriers to the coordination and integration of programs1 initiatives1 and funding streams1 and facilitate coordination and collaboration among ,state agencies serving children and youth2 7,d7 strengthen the capacity of ,state and local organizations to achieve positive outcomes for children and youth through training1 technical assistance1 professional development1 and other means2 7,e7 assist the ,state in developing and carrying out the ,state strategy described in section #h2 and 7,f7 coordinate the submission of the ,state allotment application under subsection 7b74 7#b7 ,designation of coordinating body ,the ,state may designate an existing agency1 ,children's ,cabinet1 ,p-#bj ,council1 child and youth development partnership1 or other organization as the coordinating body described in paragraph 7#a7 if the agency1 cabinet1 council1 partnership1 or organization-- 7,a7 performs duties similar to the duties described in paragraph 7#a72 or 7,b7 can be modified to perform the duties described in paragraph 7#a74 7b7 ,state allotment applications 7#a7 ,in general ,each ,state desiring an allotment under section #g shall submit to the ,secretary an application at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,secretary may require4 7#b7 ,contents ,each application submitted under this subsection by an applicant who does not intend to carry out a planning period as described in section #g7;b77#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,state strategy ,the ,state strategy described in section #h and a description of how the ,state has-- 7i7 coordinated with the ,state educational agency2 7ii7 consulted with potential community partners2 and 7iii7 allowed for the meaningful participation of parents4 7,b7 ,subgrants to local consortia ,a description of how subgrants to local consortia will be awarded pursuant to section #aj1 including the criteria used by the ,state in such determinations and how the subgrants will facilitate community planning and effective service coordination1 integration1 and provision at the local level to achieve the evidence-based annual goals developed by the ,state pursuant to section #h7;b77#a7 within the context of local needs and priorities4 ,such criteria shall include a priority for subgrant applications from local consortia intending to serve target schools with the greatest needs4 7,c7 ,capacity building ,a description of how an allotment received under section #g will be used to provide professional development1 training1 and technical assistance opportunities for staff for the purpose of building ,state and local capacity4 7,d7 ,accountability for results ,a description of the ,state's plans to adhere to the accountability and transparency requirements described in section #ad4 7#c7 ,contents for applicant who intends to develop ,state strategy 7,a7 ,initial application ,in the case of an applicant who intends to use the first #a1 #b1 or #c years of the allotment period to develop a ,state strategy1 as described in section #g7;b77#a71 the ,secretary shall only require the applicant to include in the initial application1 a description of how the applicant intends to develop the ,state strategy1 including how the ,state will-- 7i7 coordinate with the ,state educational agency2 7ii7 consult with potential community partners2 and 7iii7 allow for the meaningful participation of parents4 7,b7 ,implementation phase application ,the ,secretary shall require an applicant described in subparagraph 7,a7 to submit the ,state strategy described in section #h and the contents described in subparagraphs 7,b71 7,c71 and 7,d7 of paragraph 7#b71 only after that applicant has developed the ,state strategy and completed the planning period4 7,c7 ,approval ,the ,secretary shall approve the ,state strategy and allow the implementation period to proceed for such an applicant if the ,state strategy and the submission under subparagraph 7,b7 meet the requirements of this ,act4 ,if the ,secretary determines that the ,state strategy or such submission does not meet those requirements1 the ,secretary shall notify the applicant1 assist the applicant in meeting those requirements1 and approve the applicant for the implementation phase4 7#d7 ,revised application ,each ,state desiring to renew an allotment under section #g shall submit a revised application to the ,secretary every #e years based on an assessment of the activities conducted under this ,act4 ,such renewal application shall update the ,state's evidence-based annual goals developed pursuant to section #h7;b77#a7 based on such assessment4 #aj4 ,state use of funds 7a7 ,in general ,from the allotment awarded to a ,state under section #g7;b77#b7 for a fiscal year-- 7#a7 the ,state shall use not less than #ij percent to award-- 7,a7 subgrants to local consortia under subsection 7b72 and 7,b7 planning grants under subsection 7c72 7#b7 the ,state may use not more than #e percent for educator and specialized instructional support personnel recruitment and retention1 evaluation and capacity building activities1 including training1 technical assistance1 and professional development2 and 7#c7 the ,state may use not more than #e percent for the administrative costs of carrying out responsibilities under this ,act4 7b7 ,subgrants to local consortia 7#a7 ,in general 7,a7 ,in general ,a ,state that receives an allotment under section #g shall use the portion of the allotment described in subsection 7a77#a7 to award subgrants to local consortia4 7,b7 ,reservation for rural areas 7i7 ,in general ,from the total amount of funds available under subparagraph 7,a7 to award subgrants to local consortia for a fiscal year1 the ,state shall reserve not less than #e percent to award subgrants to rural local consortia for such fiscal year4 7ii7 ,rural local consortium ,in this subsection the term rural local consortium means a local consortium serving an area of the ,state that has a locale code of #da1 #db1 or #dc4 7#b7 ,priority ,in awarding subgrants to local consortia1 a ,state shall give priority to applications from local consortia-- 7,a7 that propose to serve children and youth in target schools2 or 7,b7 that submit a proposal with a plan to provide a comprehensive continuum of services1 including not less than #a service from each of not less than #c categories of services described in paragraphs 7#c7 through 7#aa7 of section #ab7;b71 and which application-- 7i7 is submitted by local consortia comprised of a broad representation of stakeholders and decision makers in the community1 including a multitude of community partners described in section #d7aa72 or 7ii7 demonstrates the capacity for successful implementation through a history of successful collaboration and effectiveness in strengthening outcomes for children and youth4 7c7 ,planning grants ,a ,state that receives an allotment under section #g may award planning grants to local consortia to enable the local consortia to develop the local child and youth strategy 7referred to in this ,act as the local strategy7 described in section #aa7;b74 ,such planning grants shall be for a duration of-- 7#a7 not more than #i months and in an amount of not more than #ej1jjj2 or 7#b7 not more than #ah months and in an amount of not more than #ajj1jjj4 7d7 ,supplement1 not supplant ,a ,state that receives an allotment under this ,act shall use the allotment funds to supplement1 not supplant1 ,federal and non-,federal funds available to carry out activities described in this ,act4 #aa4 ,local consortium application2 local child and youth strategy 7a7 ,local consortium application 7#a7 ,in general ,a local consortium that desires a subgrant under section #aj7;b7 shall submit an application to the ,state at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,state may require4 7#b7 ,contents ,an application submitted under this section shall include-- 7,a7 a description of the local consortium1 including which public or nonprofit entity participating in the local consortium shall serve as the fiscal agent for the local consortium2 7,b7 the local strategy described in subsection 7b72 7,c7 a description of how the local strategy will be coordinated with the local educational agency plan required under section #aaab of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcab72 and 7,d7 a list of schools identified by the local consortium to receive comprehensive1 coordinated continuum of services and support in accordance with the local strategy4 7b7 ,local child and youth strategy 7#a7 ,in general ,the local strategy-- 7,a7 shall be developed by the local consortium2 7,b7 shall include the components described in paragraph 7#b72 and 7,c7 may include such other components as the local consortium determines necessary to strengthen outcomes for children and youth from birth through the transition to adulthood4 7#b7 ,components ,the local strategy components required under paragraph 7#a77;,b7 are the following3 7,a7 ,local results framework ,comprehensive1 evidence-based annual goals and aligned quantifiable indicators for the goals1 with respect to youth1 particularly disadvantaged children and youth1 that shall serve as targets for the year with respect to which the local strategy applies4 ,such evidence-based annual goals shall include the following goals3 7i7 ,children are have the necessary supplies to be ready for school4 7ii7 ,students are engaged and achieving in school4 7iii7 ,schools and neighborhoods are safe and provide a positive climate for learning4 7iv7 ,families are supportive and engaged in their children's education4 7v7 ,students are ready for postsecondary education and #bast-century careers4 7vi7 ,students are contributing to their communities4 7vii7 ,students are not chronically absent4 7viii7 ,additional annual goals set forth by the local consortium in alignment with the purposes of this ,act4 7,b7 ,assets assessment ,an assessment of potential resources1 services1 and opportunities available within or near the community and schools identified by the local consortium to receive support through a subgrant under section #aj7;b7 that children and youth1 their families1 and resources in the community may be able to access in order to meet the needs identified under subparagraph 7,c71 to help achieve the evidence-based annual goals and aligned quantifiable indicators for such goals under subparagraph 7,a71 and to support students to achieve the challenging ,state academic standards 7described in section #aaaa of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcaa771 including the variety of services that can be integrated-- 7i7 into a community school site2 and 7ii7 through the presence of specialized instructional support personnel and local educational agency liaisons for homeless children and youth designated pursuant to section #gbb7;g77#a77;,j77ii7 of the ,mc,kinney-,vento ,homeless ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aadcb7;g77#a77;,j77ii774 7,c7 ,needs assessment ,an analysis of the comprehensive needs of the students served by the local consortium1 their families1 and the community that-- 7i7 includes input from students1 parents1 and community members1 including input from such individuals connected to schools identified by the local consortium to receive support through a subgrant under section #aj7;b72 7ii7 identifies populations of underserved children and youth1 based on the ,state's evidence-based annual goals and aligned quantifiable indicators for such goals developed pursuant to section #h7;b77#a72 7iii7 assesses the academic1 physical1 social1 emotional1 health1 mental health1 and civic needs of students and their families enrolled in schools identified by the local consortium to receive support through a subgrant under section #aj7;b72 and 7iv7 may impact students' ability to meet the challenging ,state student academic achievement standards4 7,d7 ,service integration and provision ,a plan to coordinate and integrate services and provide services in order to meet the needs identified under subparagraph 7,c7 and achieve the evidence-based annual goals and aligned quantifiable indicators for such goals developed pursuant to subparagraph 7,a71 including-- 7i7 a description of the services administered by members of the local consortium that are funded through grants provided under the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcja et seq47 that will be coordinated as part of a subgrant under section #aj7;b72 and 7ii7 if applicable1 a description of the coordination among services provided by community-baed organizations and services provided by specialized instructional support personnel serving local educational agencies participating in the local consortium4 7,e7 ,community engagement in education ,a plan to increase community engagement in education4 7,f7 ,family engagement in education ,a plan to increase family engagement in education4 7#c7 ,existing plans1 strategies1 and assessments ,existing plans1 strategies1 needs assessments1 or assets assessments may be used to satisfy the requirements of this section if such existing plans1 strategies1 needs assessments1 or assets assessments include the information required by this section1 or can be modified to do so1 and are submitted to the ,secretary 7or the ,state1 in the case of a subgrant7 with such modifications4 #ab4 ,local use of funds 7a7 ,mandatory use of funds ,a local consortium that receives a subgrant under section #aj7;b7 or a grant under section #f shall use the subgrant or grant funds-- 7#a7 to integrate services into a comprehensive1 coordinated continuum that meets the holistic needs of children and youth2 7#b7 to implement the comprehensive1 coordinated continuum of services described in paragraph 7#a7 through evidence-based services producing quantifiable results that align with the local results framework described in section #aa7;b77#b77;,a72 7#c7 to address the needs identified in the needs assessment carried out pursuant to section #aa7;b77#b77;,c7 by leveraging the assets identified in the assets assessment carried out pursuant to section #aa7;b77#b77;,b72 and 7#d7 if applicable1 to coordinate efforts with the teachers1 school leaders1 paraprofessionals1 and specialized instructional support personnel serving local educational agencies participating in the local consortium1 and promote capacity building activities with the local educational agency4 7b7 ,permissible use of funds ,a local consortium that receives a subgrant under section #aj7;b7 or a grant under section #f may use the subgrant or grant funds to coordinate1 integrate1 and enhance existing services1 and provide new services1 in order to provide children and youth with research-based1 comprehensive services at1 or that are connected to1 schools1 including-- 7#a7 community-based1 integrated student services2 7#b7 full service community schools2 7#c7 high-quality early childhood learning and development services and programs1 including-- 7,a7 early childhood education2 7,b7 programs under the ,head ,start ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ihca et seq471 including ,early ,head ,start programs2 7,c7 early reading first programs2 7,d7 child care services2 7,e7 early childhood-school transition services2 7,f7 home visiting2 7,g7 parenting education2 and 7,h7 services for children with disabilities2 7#d7 academic support services for students 7including children with disabilities71 including-- 7,a7 tutoring2 7,b7 extended day programs1 afterschool programs1 or both such programs1 which may include services provided through #bast ,century ,community ,learning ,centers under part ,b of title ,,iv of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #gaga et seq472 7,c7 academic support services for ,english learners2 7,d7 programs for students and parents to learn together1 including opportunities in such fields as technology1 art1 music1 and language acquisition2 7,e7 multiple pathways toward attaining a high school diploma and preparing students for postsecondary education1 including-- 7i7 dual or concurrent enrollment programs2 7ii7 early college high schools2 7iii7 strategies for preventing at-risk youth from dropping out of high school2 7iv7 dropout recovery strategies1 including strategies that award credit based on student performance instead of instructional time2 and 7v7 other activities that combine rigorous coursework1 personalized learning environments1 practical applications1 and comprehensive support services2 and 7,f7 summer enrichment and learning experiences2 7#e7 health services1 including-- 7,a7 primary health care2 7,b7 dental care2 7,c7 vision care2 7,d7 speech and hearing care2 7,e7 mental health services2 7,f7 nutrition services2 7,g7 health education2 and 7,h7 developmental and habilitation services2 7#f7 youth development1 including-- 7,a7 mentoring and other youth development programs1 including programs that engage older adults2 7,b7 recreation and physical education2 7,c7 service learning1 civic education1 leadership development1 entrepreneurship1 and community service opportunities2 7,d7 job training1 career counseling1 and internship opportunities2 7,e7 career and technical education2 7,f7 college preparation and counseling services2 7,g7 positive behavioral interventions and supports2 7,h7 financial literacy and ,federal financial aid awareness activities2 and 7,i7 social and emotional learning2 7#g7 social services for students and families1 including-- 7,a7 family support programs1 including housing assistance1 counseling1 financial education1 crisis intervention1 and related services2 7,b7 programs that provide assistance to students who have been truant1 suspended1 or expelled2 7,c7 programs or efforts intended to identify young people without a high school diploma and reengage the young people in school so that the young people may attain a high school diploma2 7,d7 strategies that engage older adults as resources to students and families2 and 7,e7 services for homeless students1 foster children and youth1 students previously under the custody of the juvenile justice system1 and students who are pregnant and parenting2 7#h7 parent and adult education programs1 including-- 7,a7 programs that promote family literacy1 including family literacy programs for ,english learners2 7,b7 parent and caregiver leadership and parent and caregiver education activities2 7,c7 translation services2 7,d7 adult education1 including instruction in ,english as a second language1 and job training2 and 7,e7 citizenship preparation for individuals choosing to become ,united ,states citizens2 7#i7 juvenile crime prevention and rehabilitation programs1 including-- 7,a7 youth courts1 teen courts1 peer juries1 and drug courts2 and 7,b7 tribal youth programs2 7#aj7 specialized instructional support services1 including specialized instructional support personnel2 7#aa7 service coordination staffing that ensures young people receive comprehensive services to meet the holistic needs of the young people2 7#ab7 training1 technical assistance1 and professional development for school-based and community-based personnel to build capacity and skills to educate ,english learners2 7#ac7 training1 technical assistance1 and professional development for school-based and community-based personnel providing comprehensive services to children and youth2 7#ad7 establishing contracts or agreements in order to work with nonprofit and other organizations to implement the requirements and allowable services under this section2 7#ae7 reasonable program administration and planning associated with the activities required under this section1 including-- 7,a7 recruiting teachers and specialized instructional support personnel2 and 7,b7 developing programs designed to retain and promote school-based personnel1 including-- 7i7 mentoring programs2 7ii7 grow your own programs2 and 7iii7 leadership and career advancement programs2 7#af7 access to and training on digital learning2 and 7#ag7 other services consistent with this section4 #ac4 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this ,act shall be construed to alter or otherwise affect the rights1 remedies1 and procedures afforded school or local educational agency employees under ,federal1 ,state1 or local laws 7including applicable regulations or court orders7 or under the terms of collective bargaining agreements1 memoranda of understanding1 or other agreements between such employees and their employers4 #ad4 ,accountability and transparency 7a7 ,federal accountability and transparency 7#a7 ,annual report ,on an annual basis1 the ,secretary shall report to the public1 ,congress1 and the ,president-- 7,a7 the collective progress made by-- 7i7 ,states receiving an allotment under section #g in achieving the evidence-based annual goals established within the ,state results frameworks described in section #h7;b77#a72 or 7ii7 local consortia receiving grants under section #f in achieving the evidence-based annual goals established within the local results frameworks pursuant to section #aa7;b77#b77;,a72 7,b7 how funds under this ,act were used by ,states and local consortia to improve the lives of children1 youth1 and families1 including-- 7i7 the characteristics of the children and youth and families served by the activities and services assisted under this ,act2 7ii7 the services and supports provided under this ,act2 and 7iii7 outcomes resulting from the activities and services funded under this ,act2 7,c7 actions taken pursuant to paragraph 7#b7 regarding misuse or ineffective use of funds2 and 7,d7 other information the ,secretary determines to be of interest to the public4 7#b7 ,correction of deficiencies ,if the ,secretary determines1 based on a review of annual reports1 strategies1 data submissions1 evaluations1 or other documentation1 that a ,state receiving an allotment under section #g or a local consortium receiving a grant under section #f makes insufficient progress toward achieving the evidence-based annual goals established within the applicable results framework #c years after receiving an allotment or grant1 or is misusing such funds1 ineffectively using such funds1 or otherwise not complying with the requirements of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 notify the recipient of the deficiencies that require correction and request that the recipient submit a plan to correct the deficiencies not later than #f months after such notice is received2 7,b7 negotiate a plan to correct the deficiencies1 and provide appropriate training or technical assistance designed to assist the recipient in complying with the requirements of this ,act2 and 7,c7 in the case that the recipient fails to submit or negotiate a plan to correct the deficiencies or fails to make substantial efforts1 not later than #f months after the date of the notification described in subparagraph 7,a71 to correct the deficiencies and comply with the requirements of this ,act-- 7i7 terminate the provision of funds under this ,act to the recipient for the remainder of the period of the allotment or grant2 and 7ii7 redistribute the terminated allotment in the manner described in section #g7;a77#e74 7#c7 ,independent ongoing evaluation 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall carry out an ongoing evaluation of the activities conducted under this ,act and shall submit the evaluation results to ,congress and the public by not later than #a year after an allotment described in section #g7;b77#b7 is awarded or a grant under section #f is awarded4 7,b7 ,rigorous and independent evaluation ,the ,secretary shall enter into a contract with an entity independent of the ,department of ,education to carry out the evaluation required under this paragraph4 ,to the extent the ,secretary determines feasible1 the evaluation shall include large-scale1 longitudinal1 randomized studies to identify the most effective combinations of academic and nonacademic interventions1 including interventions administered by community-based organizations1 to achieve improvements in academic and other outcomes for students4 7,c7 ,evaluation outcomes 7i7 ,in general ,the evaluation required under this paragraph shall measure the process of developing and implementing effective partnerships among schools1 local educational agencies1 families1 students1 and community partners1 as well as the impact of activities conducted under this ,act1 which may include impacts on the following outcomes3 7,i7 ,student achievement as measured by assessment data1 classroom grades1 and other means of measuring student performance4 7,,ii7 ,graduation rates4 7,,iii7 ,school readiness4 7,,iv7 ,reduced numbers of detentions1 suspensions1 and expulsions and the use of seclusion and physical restraint4 7,v7 ,enrollment in postsecondary education and vocational training4 7,,vi7 ,job readiness1 including readiness for military service4 7,,vii7 ,the degree of communication between schools and families4 7,,viii7 ,the degree of parent and caregiver participation in school activities4 7,,ix7 ,student health1 including mental health and risk factors at birth4 7,x7 ,student civic participation4 7,,xi7 ,attendance4 7,,xii7 ,the number of students and families receiving services4 7,,xiii7 ,other outcome areas as determined by the ,secretary in consultation with ,state educational agencies1 local educational agencies1 teacher organizations1 secondary students1 and nonprofit organizations providing services to children and youth4 7ii7 ,disaggregation ,the outcomes described in clause 7i7 shall be disaggregated by all subgroups identified in section #aaaa7;b77#b77;,b77xi7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcaa7;b77#b77;,b77xi771 and family income4 7b7 ,state accountability and transparency 7#a7 ,annual report ,on an annual basis1 each ,state receiving an allotment under section #g and each local consortium receiving a grant under section #f shall report to the public and the ,secretary such information as the ,secretary may reasonably require1 including-- 7,a7 progress made toward achieving-- 7i7 in the case of a ,state1 the evidence-based annual goals established within the ,state results framework pursuant to section #h7;b77#a7 disaggregated in the same manner as information is disaggregated under subsection 7a77#c77;,c77ii72 and 7ii7 in the case of a local consortium1 the evidence-based annual goals established within the local results frameworks pursuant to section #aa7;b77#b77;,a72 7,b7 how funds under this ,act were used by ,states or local consortia1 as applicable1 to improve the lives of children1 youth1 and families1 including-- 7i7 the characteristics of children1 youth1 and families served by the activities and services assisted under this ,act2 7ii7 the services and supports provided under this ,act2 and 7iii7 outcomes resulting from the activities and services funded under this ,act2 7,c7 information on ,federal and ,state barriers to effective ,state and local coordination2 7,d7 in the case of ,state recipients1 the extent of coordination between ,state departments and agencies providing children and youth services in place to achieve the evidence-based annual goals within the ,state results framework pursuant to section #h7;b77#a72 7,e7 in the case of ,state recipients1 the extent to which the objectives and budgets of ,state departments and agencies providing child and youth services were consistent with the recommendations of the ,state strategy for the preceding year2 7,f7 the efficiency and adequacy of ,state and local programs and policies with respect to child and youth services2 7,g7 actions taken pursuant to paragraph 7#b7 regarding misuse or ineffective use of funds2 and 7,h7 other information the ,state or local consortium determines to be of interest to the public4 7#b7 ,correction of deficiencies ,if a ,state receiving an allotment under section #g determines1 based on a review of annual reports submitted in accordance with subsection 7c71 data submissions1 evaluations1 or other documentation1 that a local consortium that receives funds through a subgrant made under this ,act makes insufficient progress toward achieving the evidence-based annual goals established within the local results framework pursuant to section #aa7;b77#b77;,a7 #c years after receiving a subgrant under section #g7;b77#b71 or is misusing the subgrant1 ineffectively using the subgrant1 or otherwise not complying with the requirements of this ,act1 the ,state shall-- 7,a7 notify the local consortium of the deficiencies that require correction and request that the local consortium submit a plan to correct the deficiencies not later than #f months after such notice is received by the local consortium2 7,b7 negotiate a plan to correct the deficiencies1 and provide appropriate training or technical assistance designed to assist the local consortium in complying with the requirements of this ,act and make progress in achieving the evidence-based annual goals established within the local results framework pursuant to section #aa7;b77#b77;,a72 and 7,c7 in the case that the local consortium fails to submit or negotiate a plan to correct the deficiencies or fails to make substantial efforts1 not later than #f months after the date of the notification described in subparagraph 7,a71 to correct the deficiencies and comply with the requirements of this ,act1 the ,state shall terminate the provision of funds under this ,act to the local consortium for the remainder of the period of the subgrant and redistribute the terminated funding in a manner determined by the ,state to be in the best interests of the children and youth in such ,state in accordance with this ,act4 7c7 ,local accountability and transparency ,on an annual basis1 each local consortium receiving a subgrant under section #g7;b77#b7 shall report to the public and submit to the ,state a report containing such information as the ,state may reasonably require1 including-- 7#a7 progress made toward achieving the evidence-based annual goals established within the local results framework pursuant to section #aa7;b77#b77;,a7 disaggregated in the same manner as information is disaggregated under subsection 7a77#c77;,c77ii72 7#b7 how funds under this ,act were used by the local consortium to improve the lives of children1 youth1 and families1 including-- 7,a7 the characteristics of the children and youth and families served by the activities and services assisted under this ,act2 7,b7 the services and supports provided under this ,act2 7,c7 the capacity building efforts provided under this ,act1 including the types of professional development provided to staff of the local educational agency in the local consortia2 and 7,d7 outcomes resulting from the activities and services funded under this ,act1 in accordance with the ,state's evidence-based annual goals developed pursuant to section #h7;b77#a72 7#c7 information on ,state barriers to effective local coordination of private and public services2 7#d7 the extent of coordination between local agencies and organizations providing services to achieve the evidence-based annual goals within the local results framework pursuant to section #aa7;b77#b77;,a72 and 7#e7 other information the local consortium determines to be of interest to the public4 #ae4 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this ,act such sums as may be necessary for each of fiscal years #bjbe through #bjcb4