,i #aaith ,,congress #b;d ,session ,h4 ,r4 #ajdba ,,in ,,the ,,house ,,of ,,representatives ,september #af1 #bjbf,ms4 ,bonamici 7for herself1 ,mrs4 ,grijalva1 ,ms4 ,omar1 ,mrs4 ,beatty1 ,mr4 ,huffman1 ,ms4 ,del,bene1 ,ms4 ,bynum1 ,ms4 ,salinas1 ,ms4 ,budzinski1 ,ms4 ,craig1 ,mr4 ,garamendi1 ,ms4 ,garcia of ,texas1 ,ms4 ,norton1 and ,ms4 ,snchez7 introduced the following bill2 which was referred to the ,committee on ,education and ,workforce1 and in addition to the ,committees on the ,judiciary1 ,energy and ,commerce1 ,ways and ,means1 ,oversight and ,government ,reform1 ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology1 ,armed ,services1 and ,agriculture1 for a period to be subsequently determined by the ,speaker1 in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned ,a ,,bill ,to amend the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife to increase support for elementary and secondary education1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents 7a7 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,transforming ,education for the ,future ,act4 7b7 ,table of contents ,the table of contents for this ,act is as follows3 ,sec4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents4,sec4 #b4 ,definitions4,sec4 #c4 ,purposes4,title ,i--,support for ,all ,schools to ,provide a ,well-,rounded ,education,sec4 #ajjja4 ,authorization of appropriations4,part ,a--,innovative ,teaching and ,learning,subpart #a--,project-,based ,learning ,grants,sec4 #ajaaa4 ,definitions4,sec4 #ajaab4 ,grants for project-based learning4,subpart #b--;,arts ,education for ,all,sec4 #ajaba4 ,early childhood education programs4,sec4 #ajabb4 ,state and local plans4,sec4 #ajabc4 ,report cards4,sec4 #ajabd4 ,school improvement4,sec4 #ajabe4 ,arts for neglected and delinquent children and youth4,sec4 #ajabf4 ,subgrants to local educational agencies4,sec4 #ajabg4 #bast century community learning centers4,sec4 #ajabh4 ,amendments to the ,juvenile ,justice and ,delinquency ,prevention ,act of #aigd4,sec4 #ajabi4 ,amendments to adult and juvenile offender demonstration projects4,sec4 #ajacj4 ,arts research4,sec4 #ajaca4 ,arts statistical data4,subpart #c--;,black ,history is ,american ,history,sec4 #ajada4 ,black ,history is ,american ,history4,subpart #d--,teaching ,asian ,american1 ,native ,hawaiian1 and ,pacific ,islander ,history,sec4 #ajaea4 ,teaching ,asian ,american1 ,native ,hawaiian1 and ,pacific ,islander ,history4,subpart #e--,teaching ,hispanic and ,latino and ,american ,indian ,history,sec4 #ajafa4 ,teaching ,hispanic and ,latino and ,american ,indian ,history4,subpart #f--;,holocaust ,education and ,antisemitism ,lessons,sec4 #ajaga4 ,study and report on ,holocaust education4,subpart #g--;,full-,service ,community ,schools ,expansion,sec4 #ajaha4 ,community support for school success4,subpart #h--,reading ,excellence and ,achievement for ,development,sec4 #ajaia4 ,definitions4,sec4 #ajaib4 ,reauthorization of the comprehensive literacy ,state development grants program4,sec4 #ajaic4 ,general provisions4,sec4 #ajaid4 ,research and development4,sec4 #ajaie4 ,,naep reporting4,part ,b--,high-,quality ,assessments and ,accountability,subpart #a--,promoting ,innovative and ,holistic ,assessment ,models,sec4 #ajbaa4 ,authorization of appropriations4,sec4 #ajbab4 ,holistic assessment in the national assessment of educational progress4,sec4 #ajbac4 ,establishing a taskforce to evaluate testing practices and to promote quality teaching4,sec4 #ajbad4 ,prohibition on use of ,,esea funds for certain purposes4,sec4 #ajbae4 ,expansion of the innovative assessment demonstration authority4,sec4 #ajbaf4 ,professional development on innovative1 high-quality testing models4,subpart #b--,state ,accountability ,system ,reform,sec4 #ajbba4 ,minimum number of students4,sec4 #ajbbb4 ,accountability indicators4,sec4 #ajbbc4 ,support for schools identified for support and improvement4,title ,,ii--,support for ,school ,climate and ,safety,subtitle ,a--,civil ,rights,sec4 #bajja4 ,authorization of appropriations4,sec4 #bajjb4 ,agency guidance on preventing discrimination and bias4,sec4 #bajjc4 ,desegregating schools4,subtitle ,b--,educator and ,staff ,support,part #a--,professional ,development,sec4 #bbaja4 ,professional development4,part #b--;,american ,teachers,sec4 #bbbja4 ,grants to support ,state efforts to increase teacher salaries4,sec4 #bbbjb4 ,grants for adjustment of teacher salaries4,sec4 #bbbjc4 ,enhanced awareness of the value of teaching profession4,sec4 #bbbjd4 ,rule of construction4,sec4 #bbbje4 ,definitions4,sec4 #bbbjf4 ,authorization of appropriations4,part #c--,preparing and ,retaining ,all ,paraeducators,sec4 #bbcja4 ,grants to support efforts to recruit and retain paraprofessionals in schools4,part #d--,supporting the ,mental ,health of ,educators and ,staff,sec4 #bbdja4 ,dissemination of best practices4,sec4 #bbdjb4 ,education and awareness initiative encouraging use of mental health and substance use disorder services4,sec4 #bbdjc4 ,programs to promote mental health among the education workforce4,sec4 #bbdjd4 ,review with respect to education workforce mental health and resiliency4,sec4 #bbdje4 ,,gao report4,subtitle ,c--,school ,climate and ,safety,part #a--;,fentanyl ,awareness for ,children and ,teens in ,schools,subpart ,a--,definitions,sec4 #bcaaa4 ,definitions4,subpart ,b--,partnership ,grants for ,local and ,state ,educational ,agencies,sec4 #bcaba4 ,synthetic opioid misuse and overdose education1 awareness1 and prevention pilot program4,sec4 #bcabb4 ,authorization of appropriations2 reservation4,subpart ,c--,establishment of ,interagency ,task ,force,sec4 #bcaca4 ,interagency ,task ,force on ,preventing ,synthetic ,opioid ,misuse and ,overdose ,among ,youth4,sec4 #bcacb4 ,rule of construction4,subpart ,d--,amendments to the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife,sec4 #bcada4 ,professional development for school personnel4,sec4 #bcadb4 ,amendments to local educational agency plans4,sec4 #bcadc4 ,amendments to ,state educational agency plans4,subpart ,e--,amendments to ,department of ,education ,data ,collection,sec4 #bcaea4 ,national ,center for ,education ,statistics ,school ,crime and ,safety ,data4,subpart ,f--,school-,based ,health ,centers and ,reporting,sec4 #bcafa4 ,naloxone in school-based health centers4,sec4 #bcafb4 ,amendments to the ,monitoring the ,future survey4,sec4 #bcafc4 ,youth ,risk ,behavior ,survey4,sec4 #bcafd4 ,evaluation of the effectiveness and reach of the ,state ,unintentional ,drug ,overdose ,reporting ,system4,part #b--,protecting ,our ,students in ,schools,subpart ,a--,purposes2 ,definitions,sec4 #bcbaa4 ,purposes4,sec4 #bcbab4 ,definitions4,subpart ,b--,prohibition of ,corporal ,punishment,sec4 #bcbba4 ,prohibition of corporal punishment4,sec4 #bcbbb4 ,civil actions by the ,attorney ,general4,sec4 #bcbbc4 ,enforcement by the ,office for ,civil ,rights4,sec4 #bcbbd4 ,parent notification and protection and advocacy systems4,subpart ,c--,state ,activities and ,grant ,program,sec4 #bcbca4 ,state plan and enforcement4,sec4 #bcbcb4 ,grant authority4,subpart ,d--,additional ,provisions,sec4 #bcbda4 ,federal regulations4,sec4 #bcbdb4 ,other schools4,sec4 #bcbdc4 ,limitation of authority4,sec4 #bcbdd4 ,applicability to private schools and home schools4,sec4 #bcbde4 ,severability4,sec4 #bcbdf4 ,authorization of appropriations4,part #c--,keeping ,all ,students ,safe,sec4 #bccja4 ,definitions4,subpart ,a--,prohibition on ,restraint and ,seclusion2 ,additional ,requirements,sec4 #bccaa4 ,prohibition2 additional requirements4,subpart ,b--,state ,plan2 ,reporting ,requirements2 ,grants for ,state ,educational ,agencies,sec4 #bccba4 ,definitions4,sec4 #bccbb4 ,state plan4,sec4 #bccbc4 ,grants for ,state educational agencies4,subpart ,c--,general ,provisions,sec4 #bccca4 ,national assessment4,sec4 #bcccb4 ,protection and advocacy systems4,sec4 #bcccc4 ,schools operated or funded by the ,department of the ,interior or the ,department of ,defense4,sec4 #bcccd4 ,rule of construction4,sec4 #bccce4 ,applicability to private schools and home schools4,sec4 #bcccf4 ,severability4,sec4 #bcccg4 ,authorization of appropriations4,part #d--,safe ,schools ,improvement,sec4 #bcdja4 ,safe ,schools improvement4,part #e--,school ,violence ,prevention,sec4 #bceja4 ,comprehensive school-based violence prevention program4,part #f--;,expanding ,access to ,mental ,health ,services in ,schools,sec4 #bcfja4 ,definitions4,sec4 #bcfjb4 ,school-based mental health services grant program4,sec4 #bcfjc4 ,rule4,part #g--,right ,to ,read,sec4 #bcgja4 ,definitions4,sec4 #bcgjb4 ,amendments to title ,i4,sec4 #bcgjc4 ,amendments to title ,,ii4,sec4 #bcgjd4 ,amendments to title ,,iv4,sec4 #bcgje4 ,data collection and reporting on school libraries4,sec4 #bcgjf4 ,liability protections related to the right to read4,sec4 #bcgjg4 ,protecting constitutional rights in school libraries4,subtitle ,d--,education ,research and ,development,part #a--,new ,essential ,education ,discoveries,sec4 #bdaja4 ,national ,center for ,advanced ,development in ,education4,sec4 #bdajb4 ,improving statewide longitudinal data systems4,part #b--,national ,education ,technology ,clearinghouse,sec4 #bdbja4 ,establishment of ,national ,education ,technology ,clearinghouse4,sec4 #bdbjb4 ,education technology guidance4,title ,,iii--,support for ,addressing ,socioeconomic ,barriers to ,learning,sec4 #cjjja4 ,authorization of appropriations for part ,a of title ,i of ,,esea4,part #a--,protecting ,public ,education,subpart ,a--,protecting ,public ,schools,sec4 #cjaaa4 ,keep public funds in public schools4,sec4 #cjaab4 ,district of ,columbia school voucher program repealed4,sec4 #cjaac4 ,prohibition on transfer of administration or funds4,sec4 #cjaad4 ,state responsibilities4,sec4 #cjaae4 ,state and local reporting requirements4,sec4 #cjaaf4 ,evaluation of funding disparities4,subpart ,b--,championing ,honest and ,responsible ,transparency in ,education ,reform,sec4 #cjaba4 ,,esea definition of charter school4,sec4 #cjabb4 ,,idea definition of charter school4,sec4 #cjabc4 ,effective date2 applicability4,part #b--,preschool for ,all,sec4 #cjbja4 ,universal preschool4,part #c--,school ,meals for ,all,subpart ,a--,universal ,school ,meals ,program,sec4 #cjcaa4 ,effective date4,sec4 #cjcab4 ,free school breakfast program4,sec4 #cjcac4 ,apportionment to ,states4,sec4 #cjcad4 ,nutritional and other program requirements4,sec4 #cjcae4 ,special assistance program4,sec4 #cjcaf4 ,price for a paid lunch4,sec4 #cjcag4 ,summer food service program for children4,sec4 #cjcah4 ,summer ,electronic ,benefits ,transfer for ,children ,program4,sec4 #cjcai4 ,child and adult care food program4,sec4 #cjcbj4 ,meals and supplements for children in afterschool care4,sec4 #cjcba4 ,pilot projects4,sec4 #cjcbb4 ,fresh fruit and vegetable program4,sec4 #cjcbc4 ,training1 technical assistance1 and ,food ,service ,management ,institute4,sec4 #cjcbd4 ,reimbursement of school meal delinquent debt program4,sec4 #cjcbe4 ,conforming amendments4,sec4 #cjcbf4 ,measure of poverty4,sec4 #cjcbg4 ,supplemental nutrition assistance program4,sec4 #cjcbh4 ,higher ,education ,act of #aife4,sec4 #cjcbi4 ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife4,sec4 #cjccj4 ,america ,,competes ,act4,sec4 #cjcca4 ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act4,sec4 #cjccb4 ,national ,science ,foundation ,authorization ,act of #bjjb4,sec4 #cjccc4 ,child care and development block grant4,sec4 #cjccd4 ,children's ,health ,act of #bjjj4,sec4 #cjcce4 ,juvenile justice and delinquency prevention4,subpart ,b--,mitigating ,electronic ,access ,losses for ,students,sec4 #cjcda4 ,summer ,,ebt fraud prevention4 #b4 ,definitions ,in this ,act3 7#a7 ,,esea terms 7,a7 ,the terms child with a disability1 ,department1 early childhood education program1 educational service agency1 elementary school1 ,english learner1 evidence-based1 local educational agency1 other staff1 outlying area1 parent1 professional development1 school leader1 secondary school1 specialized instructional support personnel1 and ,state educational agency have the meanings given the terms in section #haja of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ghja74 7,b7 ,the term innovative assessment system has the meaning given such term in section #abjd7;a7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcfd7;a774 7,c7 ,the term magnet school has the meaning given such term in section #ddjb of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #gbca;a74 7,d7 ,the term school-based mental health services provider has the meaning given such term in section #dajb of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #gaab74 7#b7 ,paraprofessional ,the term paraprofessional has the meaning given such term in section #haja of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ghja71 unless otherwise specified4 7#c7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary has the meaning given such term in section #haja of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ghja71 unless otherwise specified4 7#d7 ,state ,the term ,state has the meaning given such term in section #haja of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ghja71 unless otherwise specified4 #c4 ,purposes ,the purposes of this ,act are to3 7#a7 ,fully fund the ,individuals with ,disabilities ,education ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #adjj et seq474 7#b7 ,support ,states in providing all students with a well-rounded education1 including instruction in the arts1 humanities1 and social sciences4 7#c7 ,reduce ,state and ,federal reliance on standardized test scores as an indicator of student ability and school quality4 7#d7 ,promote innovative1 holistic1 and high-quality assessment models that more fully capture student knowledge1 skills1 and competencies4 7#e7 ,prevent discrimination and bias in ,k-#ab schools and uphold the civil rights of students1 staff1 and educators4 7#f7 ,rebuild1 repair1 and restore ,k-#ab public school infrastructure4 7#g7 ,strengthen the educator pipeline and provide educators and staff with the resources they need to succeed in and out of the classroom4 7#h7 ,promote high-quality education research and development and uplift evidence-based practices for student success and wellbeing4 7#i7 ,provide ,k-#ab public schools with the amount of funding necessary to equip all students with the opportunity to achieve challenging academic standards and succeed in college and career4 7#aj7 ,provide all young children with access to a free1 high-quality preschool education4 7#aa7 ,provide all students with free and healthy school meals4 7#ab7 ,strengthen and protect public education as a vital community-based institution4 ,i ,support for ,all ,schools to ,provide a ,well-,rounded ,education #ajjja4 ,authorization of appropriations 7a7 ,assistance for education of all children with disabilities ,section #faa7;i7 of the ,individuals with ,disabilities ,education ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #adaa7;i77 is amended to read as follows3 7i7 ,authorization of appropriations ,for the purpose of carrying out this part1 other than section #fai1 there are authorized to be appropriated-- 7#a7 #ae percent of the amount determined under paragraph 7#b7 for fiscal year #bjbg2 7#b7 #ag4e percent of the amount determined under paragraph 7#b7 for fiscal year #bjbh2 7#c7 #bb4e percent of the amount determined under paragraph 7#b7 for fiscal year #bjbi2 7#d7 #bg4e percent of the amount determined under paragraph 7#b7 for fiscal year #bjcj2 7#e7 #cb4e percent of the amount determined under paragraph 7#b7 for fiscal year #bjca2 7#f7 #cg4e percent of the amount determined under paragraph 7#b7 for fiscal year #bjcb2 and 7#g7 #dj percent of the amount determined under paragraph 7#b7 for fiscal year #bjcc and each subsequent fiscal year4 4 7b7 ,part ,a of title ,,iv ,section #daab7;a7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #gabb7;a77 is amended by striking #a1fej1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjag and #a1fjj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjah through #bjbj and inserting #b1jjj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbg through #bjca4 7c7 ,part ,b of title ,,iv ,section #dbjf of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #gagf7 is amended by striking #a1jjj1jjj1jjj for and all that follows through #bjbj and inserting #a1ejj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbg through #bjca4 7d7 ,part ,c of title ,,iv ,section #dcaa of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #gbba;j7 is amended by striking paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#d7 and inserting #bej1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbg through #bjca44 7e7 ,part ,d of title ,,iv ,section #ddji7;a7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #gbca;j7a77 is amended to read as follows3 7a7 ,authorization ,there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this part #bhj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbg through #bjca4 4 7f7 ,part ,e of title ,,iv ,section #dejf of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #gbdf7 is amended by striking #aj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjag through #bjbj4 and inserting #ee1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbg through #bjca4 7g7 ,part ,f of title ,,iv ,section #dfja7;a7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #gbea7;a77 is amended to read as follows3 7a7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this part #a1jjj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbg through #bjca4 4 7h7 ,carl ,d4 ,perkins ,career and ,technical ,education ,act ,section #i of the ,carl ,d4 ,perkins ,career and ,technical ,education ,act of #bjjf 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #bcjg7 is amended by striking #aag7-- and all that follows and inserting #aag7 #d1bjj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbg through #bjca44 ,a ,innovative ,teaching and ,learning #a ,project-,based ,learning ,grants #ajaaa4 ,definitions ,in this subpart3 7#a7 ,age or developmentally appropriate ,the term age or developmentally appropriate has the meaning given such term in section #dge7aa77;,a7 of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fge7aa77;,a774 7#b7 ,eligible partnership ,the term eligible partnership means a partnership that includes-- 7,a7 a local educational agency2 7,b7 a nonprofit organization that has demonstrated effectiveness1 expertise1 and experience in the field of project-based learning1 including the professional development of teachers1 as determined by the ,secretary2 7,c7 a public elementary school or secondary school1 public charter school1 or magnet school served by the local educational agency described in subparagraph 7,a71 or a consortium of such schools2 and 7,d7 at least #a of the following entities3 7i7 ,a teacher preparation program at an institution of higher education4 7ii7 ,a ,state educational agency4 7iii7 ,an academic department of an institution of higher education4 7iv7 ,a local educational agency 7other than a local educational agency described in subparagraph 7,a774 7v7 ,a ,federal1 ,state1 regional1 or local environmental or natural resource management agency or parks and recreation department that has demonstrated effectiveness1 expertise1 and experience in the field of project-based learning1 including with respect to professional development of teachers1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7vi7 ,a museum1 civics education organization1 or arts education organization that has demonstrated effectiveness1 expertise1 and experience in the field of project-based learning1 including with respect to professional development of teachers1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7#c7 ,high-need local educational agency ,the term high-need local educational agency has the meaning given such term in section #bjj of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajba74 7#d7 ,institution of higher education ,the term institution of higher education has the meaning given such term in section #aja of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja74 7#e7 ,minority serving institution ,the term minority serving institution means an institution of higher education described in section #cga7;a7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajfgq74 7#f7 ,project-based learning ,the term project-based learning means any instructional approach that-- 7,a7 engages students in meaningful1 real-world challenges2 7,b7 requires critical thinking1 collaboration1 and problem-solving2 and 7,c7 actively applies academic content to investigate complex questions1 develop solutions1 and communicate learning in authentic ways with an audience outside of the classroom4 #ajaab4 ,grants for project-based learning 7a7 ,grants authorized 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,education shall award1 on a competitive basis1 grants to eligible partnerships to carry out project-based learning programs in courses related to ,english1 reading or language arts1 writing1 science1 technology1 engineering1 mathematics1 foreign languages1 civics and government1 economics1 arts1 history1 geography1 computer science1 music1 career and technical education1 health1 or physical education4 7#b7 ,grant period ,a grant awarded under this section shall be for a period of #e years4 7#c7 ,grant amount ,subject to the availability of appropriations1 a grant awarded under this section shall be in an amount that is not more than #b1jjj1jjj4 7#d7 ,reservations ,from the total amount made available pursuant to subsection 7g7 to carry out this section for a fiscal year1 the ,secretary shall reserve not more than-- 7,a7 #a percent to provide technical assistance to1 and support the capacity building of1 the eligible partnerships receiving a grant under this section2 and 7,b7 #a percent to complete required reporting under subsection 7f74 7b7 ,application 7#a7 ,in general ,an eligible partnership shall submit an application to the ,secretary at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,secretary may require1 including the program proposal described in paragraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,program proposal ,the program proposal required under paragraph 7#a7 shall include a plan to develop and integrate project-based learning programs and activities in elementary schools and secondary schools1 which shall include a description of how the eligible partnership will-- 7,a7 provide teachers who work for an entity that is a member of the eligible partnership with the opportunity to participate in a project-based learning program and collaborate with other teachers1 content experts1 school leaders1 colleagues1 or other pertinent personnel2 7,b7 develop lesson plans and learning projects that incorporate project-based learning and are aligned to challenging ,state academic standards2 7,c7 compensate each teacher who participates in professional development programs for project-based learning outside of the regular workday at a rate that is proportional to the amount earned by such teacher for a regular workday2 7,d7 work with teachers described in subparagraph 7,a7 who participate in a project-based learning program to develop and implement the use of evidence-1 research-1 or practice-based rubrics to assess student learning2 7,e7 spend grant funds awarded under this section1 including whether1 and how1 other ,federal1 ,state1 ,tribal1 or local funding sources may be used to supplement such grant funds in order to carry out the activities described in subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,c72 7,f7 ensure that project-based learning programs are accessible for students with disabilities and ,english learners1 such as by incorporating the principles of universal design for learning2 and 7,g7 after the conclusion of the grant period described in subsection 7a77#b71 continue to promote and use the lesson plans and learning activities developed for the project-based learning program4 7c7 ,priority ,in awarding grants under this section1 the ,secretary shall give priority to eligible partnerships in accordance with the number of the following criteria met by such partnership3 7#a7 ,eligible partnerships that include-- 7,a7 a high-need local educational agency or consortium of high-need local educational agencies 7especially in rural areas72 or 7,b7 ,indian ,tribes1 ,tribal educational departments or agencies1 ,tribal educational organizations1 or community-based organizations that support professional development programs for underrepresented populations1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7#b7 ,eligible partnerships that include local educational agencies that serve schools with teacher shortages in high-need subject areas4 7#c7 ,eligible partnerships that include local educational agencies or educational service agencies that demonstrate in the program proposal under subsection 7b77#b7 a plan to recruit1 retain1 and train teachers who are individuals from underrepresented populations in the teaching profession1 including such teachers who-- 7,a7 are ,black1 ,hispanic1 ,asian ,american1 ,american ,indian or ,alaska ,native1 ,pacific ,islander1 or of #b or more races2 or 7,b7 have a disability4 7#d7 ,eligible partnerships that include an entity that has demonstrated success in supporting professional development and advancing teacher diversity1 as determined by the ,secretary1 such as a minority serving institution4 7#e7 ,eligible partnerships that include a public local educational agency4 7d7 ,use of funds 7#a7 ,in general ,an eligible partnership that receives a grant under this section-- 7,a7 shall use such grant funds to implement the program proposal under subsection 7b77#b72 and 7,b7 may use such grant funds to support-- 7i7 collaboration between program participants1 such as meetings between teachers who work at the same elementary school or secondary school in different subject areas for the development or design of project-based learning materials2 7ii7 the development and implementation of instructional materials for project-based learning1 including classroom tools and equipment and assessment-related materials2 7iii7 the compensation of teachers and other educators who gain additional responsibilities through participation in a project-based learning program2 and 7iv7 any other activity determined to be necessary by the eligible partnership for the implementation of a project-based learning program4 7#b7 ,administrative expenses ,an eligible partnership awarded a grant under this section shall use not more than #e percent of such grant funds for administrative expenses4 7#c7 ,supplement not supplant ,funds made available under this section shall be used to supplement1 and not supplant1 other ,federal1 ,state1 or local funds used to implement or support project-based learning4 7e7 ,regulations ,the ,secretary shall prescribe such regulations as may be necessary to carry out this section1 including with respect to the evidence-1 research-1 and practice-based rubrics described in subsection 7b77#b77;,d74 7f7 ,reports and evaluation 7#a7 ,reports to ,secretary ,not later than #a year after receiving a grant under this section1 and annually thereafter for the duration of the grant period described in subsection 7a77#b71 an eligible partnership shall submit to the ,secretary any information that is necessary for the ,secretary to carry out the evaluation described in paragraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,evaluation ,using the information submitted under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary1 acting through the ,director of the ,institute of ,education ,sciences1 shall carry out an independent evaluation measuring the effectiveness of the activities carried out pursuant to grants awarded under this section1 including the following3 7,a7 ,information about whether entities that are members of eligible partnerships that received a grant under this section experienced greater student engagement and increased learning than entities that did not receive a grant under this section4 7,b7 ,the following information1 disaggregated by race1 ethnicity1 and gender3 7i7 ,student scores on ,state assessments for reading or language arts1 mathematics1 social studies1 and science4 7ii7 ,rates of graduation1 student absenteeism1 and teacher turnover4 7iii7 ,anonymous teacher and student surveys about academic engagement during project-based learning lessons4 7iv7 ,survey responses from first and second year teachers who received professional development during development of lessons and projects related to project-based learning4 7v7 ,data on how activities carried out pursuant to a grant awarded under this section helped the development of project-based learning materials and lessons and the entities or schools that were involved in the development of such materials4 7#c7 ,publication ,the information submitted under paragraph 7#a7 and the results of the evaluation under paragraph 7#b7 shall be made publicly available on the website of the ,department of ,education1 except that such information shall not include personally identifiable information4 7#d7 ,reports to ,congress ,not later than #c years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,health1 ,education1 ,labor1 and ,pensions of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,education and ,workforce of the ,house of ,representatives a report that summarizes the information submitted under paragraph 7#a7 and the results of the evaluation under paragraph 7#b7 of project-based learning programs carried out pursuant to grants awarded under this section4 7#e7 ,clearinghouse of best practices 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall integrate project-based learning resources into the appropriate ,educational ,resources ,information ,center ,clearinghouses 7established under section #ida7;f7 of the ,educational ,research1 ,development1 ,dissemination1 and ,improvement ,act of #aiid 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fjda7;f7774 7,b7 ,information and data collected ,the resources for integration shall include the following3 7i7 ,reports submitted under paragraph 7#a74 7ii7 ,resources for educators to implement project-based learning initiatives4 7iii7 ,lessons learned from eligible partnerships that received grants under this section1 including-- 7,i7 best practices2 and 7,,ii7 practices that other entities or eligible partnerships seeking to establish project-based learning programs should strive to avoid4 7iv7 ,technical assistance opportunities made available by the ,department to assist eligible partnerships that received grants under this section4 7g7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section #a1jjj1jjj1jjj1 for each of fiscal years #bjbg through #bjca4 #b ,arts ,education for ,all #ajaba4 ,early childhood education programs ,the ,child ,care and ,development ,block ,grant ,act of #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #iheg et seq47 is amended-- 7#a7 in section #feh;,g7b77#a71 by striking subparagraph 7,a7 and inserting the following3 7,a7 offering training1 coaching1 or professional development opportunities for child care providers that relate to the use of evidence-based1 developmentally appropriate and age-appropriate strategies to promote the social1 emotional1 physical1 adaptive1 communication1 and cognitive development of children1 including key programmatic strategies1 and offering specialized training for child care providers caring for those populations prioritized in section #feh;,e7c77#b77,q71 and children with disabilities2 2 and 7#b7 in section #feh,p1 by adding at the end the following3 7#af7 ,key programmatic strategies ,the term key programmatic strategies means strategies related to-- 7,a7 nutrition and physical activity2 7,b7 recommended practices for age-appropriate exposure to digital media2 and 7,c7 the integration and utilization of instructional methods to assist learning across disciplines1 including methods that use the arts1 language1 literacy1 mathematics1 science1 and social studies4 4 #ajabb4 ,state and local plans 7a7 ,other plan provisions ,section #aaaa7;g77#a7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,f71 by striking and at the end2 7#b7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,g7 as subparagraph 7,h72 and 7#c7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,f7 the following3 7,g7 how the ,state educational agency will-- 7i7 support the provision of1 and encourage local educational agencies to provide1 arts education experiences to students1 including as part of a strategy to improve student achievement in the subjects that are part of a well-rounded education2 7ii7 integrate arts education instruction into the curriculum2 7iii7 increase the number of arts educators1 including arts education specialists1 in schools2 7iv7 use partnerships with artists with teaching experience to train teachers on how to incorporate creative thinking techniques into instruction in math1 reading1 ,english language arts1 science1 and other subjects that are part of a well-rounded education2 7v7 ensure that arts instruction is standards-based1 as applicable1 and offered sequentially through at least grades #f through #ab1 and designed so that successive arts courses build upon the skills and techniques taught in prior arts courses2 7vi7 increase the number of classes taught by arts educators1 including arts education specialists1 with a particular focus on classes with high percentages of students who are low-income1 students with disabilities1 ,english learners1 or students of color2 and 7vii7 support partnerships that increase the amount of arts education experiences available in afterschool and summer learning programs2 and 4 7b7 ,,lea plan provisions ,section #aaab7;b7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcab7;b77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#ab71 by striking and at the end2 7#b7 by redesignating paragraph 7#ac7 as paragraph 7#ad72 and 7#c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#ab7 the following3 7#ac7 how the local educational agency will support arts education1 including to improve student achievement1 consistent with section #aaaa7;g77#a77;,g72 and 4 #ajabc4 ,report cards ,section #aaaa7;h77#a77;,c7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcaa7;h77#a77;,c77 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating clause 7xiv7 as 7xv72 and 7#b7 by inserting after clause 7xiii7 the following3 7xiv7 ,for each local educational agency in the ,state1 information on arts courses offered by schools served by such agency1 including-- 7,i7 the number of1 range1 and sequence of course offerings2 7,,ii7 the average pupil-to-teacher ratio in such courses2 7,,iii7 the average amount of instructional time in such courses2 and 7,,iv7 for each semester1 the percentage 7in the aggregate and disaggregated by high-poverty compared to low-poverty schools7 of-- 7aa7 schools offering arts courses2 7bb7 students taking arts courses2 and 7cc7 arts courses taught by arts teachers with full ,state certification or licensure4 4 #ajabd4 ,school improvement ,section #aaaa7;d77#b77;,b7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcaa7;d77#b77;,b77 is amended-- 7#a7 in clause 7iv71 by striking 2 and and inserting a semicolon2 7#b7 by redesignating clause 7v7 as clause 7vi72 and 7#c7 by inserting after clause 7iv7 the following3 7v7 includes-- 7,i7 an evaluation of the arts courses offered at such school during the school day and the certification and training of staff that are teaching such courses1 including teaching artists2 and 7,,ii7 based on the results of such evaluation1 improve existing arts courses and incorporate additional arts courses into the offerings of such school2 and 4 #ajabe4 ,arts for neglected and delinquent children and youth ,section #adae7;a77#b77;,b77ii7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fdce7;a77#b77;,b77ii77 is amended by inserting access to the arts and arts education and after improving4 #ajabf4 ,subgrants to local educational agencies 7a7 ,local uses of funds ,section #bajc7;b77#c7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ffac7;b77#c77 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,o71 by striking 2 and and inserting a semicolon2 7#b7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,p7 as subparagraph 7,q72 and 7#c7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,o7 the following3 7,p7 carrying out activities to increase pathways to obtain rigorous1 high-quality teacher certification or licensure for individuals seeking to become teachers of the arts2 and 4 7b7 ,professional development for arts teachers ,section #bajc of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ffac7 is further amended by inserting at the end the following3 7c7 ,professional development for arts teachers ,in carrying out the programs and activities described under subsection 7a71 a local educational agency shall provide professional development for teachers of the arts1 as appropriate1 to fulfill the needs of such agency and the schools of such agency4 7d7 ,professional development for integration of the arts ,in carrying out the programs and activities described under subsection 7a71 a local educational agency shall provide professional development for teachers to integrate the arts into their instruction in math1 reading1 ,english language arts1 science1 and other subjects that are part of a well-rounded education4 4 #ajabg4 #bast century community learning centers 7a7 ,arts organizations ,section #dbje7;a7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #gage7;a77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#ac71 by striking 2 and2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#ad71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#ae7 partnering with1 integrating the services of1 and utilizing the services and offerings provided by arts services organizations or other community-focused arts nonprofits and organizations that further creative youth development4 4 7b7 ,professional development ,section #dbjc7;a77#f7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #gagc7;a77#f77 is amended by inserting 1 including arts education after areas4 #ajabh4 ,amendments to the ,juvenile ,justice and ,delinquency ,prevention ,act of #aigd ,section #bbc7;a7 of the ,juvenile ,justice and ,delinquency ,prevention ,act of #aigd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #efcc7;a77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#cb71 by striking and at the end1 7#b7 in paragraph 7#cc71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and1 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#cd7 describe how the ,state will coordinate services and activities for juvenile justice and delinquency prevention with ,state and local agencies and organizations1 including ,state and local arts agencies1 arts organizations1 and organizations that further creative youth development4 4 #ajabi4 ,amendments to adult and juvenile offender demonstration projects ,section #bigf7;b77#d7 of the ,omnibus ,crime ,control and ,safe ,streets ,act of #aifh 7#cd ,u4,s4,c4 #ajfca7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking 2 and2 7#b7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,b7 as subparagraph 7,c72 and 7#c7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,a7 the following3 7,b7 use arts education to facilitate reentry into the community1 reduce recidivism rates1 and connect offenders to educational opportunities and employment after reentry into the community2 and 4 #ajacj4 ,arts research ,section #acc of the ,education ,sciences ,reform ,act of #bjjb 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #iecc7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by striking and at the end of subparagraph 7#aj77;,d72 7,b7 by redesignating subparagraph 7#aa7 as subparagraph 7#ab72 and 7,c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#aj7 the following3 7#aa7 carry out research initiatives regarding arts education1 including 7,a7 research into which teaching methods and uses of the arts and arts education are most effective at improving student achievement2 and 7,b7 rigorous1 peer-reviewed and large-scale empirical research that is designed to determine which approaches to arts education are most effective1 cost efficient1 and broadly applicable for use in elementary and secondary classrooms1 including in low-performing schools2 and 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7c77#b71 by adding at the end the following3 7,l7 ,use of the arts and arts education in improving elementary and secondary education4 4 #ajaca4 ,arts statistical data ,section #aec7;a77#a7 of the ,education ,sciences ,reform ,act of #bjjb 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #iedc7;a77#a77 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,n71 by striking 2 and and inserting a semicolon2 7#b7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,o7 as subparagraph 7,p72 and 7#c7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,n7 the following3 7,o7 access to1 the integration of1 and the inclusion of arts education in school curricula2 and 4 #c ,black ,history is ,american ,history #ajada4 ,black ,history is ,american ,history 7a7 ,program authorized ,section #bbca7;a7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fffa7;a77 is amended-- 7#a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by inserting 1 which shall include ,black history1 after ,american history2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 by inserting which shall include ,black history1 after ,american history12 and 7,b7 by inserting 1 which shall include ,black history after traditional ,american history4 7b7 ,presidential and ,congressional academies for ,american ,history and ,civics ,section #bbcb of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fffb7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by inserting 1 which shall include ,black history1 after ,american ,history2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by inserting 1 which shall include ,black history1 after ,american ,history2 7#b7 in subsection 7c77#a71 by inserting 1 which shall include ,black history1 after ,american history2 7#c7 in subsection 7e7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by inserting 1 which shall include ,black history1 after ,american history2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7,i7 by inserting 1 which shall include ,black history1 after teachers of ,american history2 and 7,,ii7 by inserting 1 which shall include ,black history1 after subjects of ,american history2 and 7iii7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by inserting 1 which shall include ,black history1 after ,american history2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by inserting 1 which shall include ,black history1 after ,american history2 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#d71 by inserting 1 and with the ,smithsonian ,institution's ,national ,museum of ,african ,american ,history and ,culture providing programs and resources for educators and students after ,national ,parks2 and 7#d7 in subsection 7f7-- 7,a7 by inserting 1 which shall include ,black history1 after ,american history2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by inserting 1 which shall include ,black history1 after ,american history2 and 7,c7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by inserting 1 which shall include ,black history1 after ,american history4 7c7 ,national activities ,section #bbcc of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fffc7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by inserting which shall include ,black history1 after ,american history12 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b71 by inserting which shall include ,black history1 after ,american history1 each place it appears4 7d7 ,national assessment of educational progress ,section #cjc7;b77#b77;,d7 of the ,national ,assessment of ,educational ,progress ,authorization ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ifbb7;b77#b77;,d77 is amended by inserting 7which shall include ,black history7 after history4 #d ,teaching ,asian ,american1 ,native ,hawaiian1 and ,pacific ,islander ,history #ajaea4 ,teaching ,asian ,american1 ,native ,hawaiian1 and ,pacific ,islander ,history 7a7 ,program authorized ,section #bbca7;a7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fffa7;a77 is further amended by inserting 1 ,asian ,american1 ,native ,hawaiian1 ,pacific ,islander after ,black each place it appears4 7b7 ,presidential and ,congressional academies for ,american ,history and ,civics ,section #bbcb of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fffb7 is further amended-- 7#a7 by inserting 1 ,asian ,american1 ,native ,hawaiian1 ,pacific ,islander after ,black each place it appears2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7e77#d71 by inserting 1 ,asian ,pacific ,american ,center after ,national ,museum of ,african ,american ,history and ,culture4 7c7 ,national activities ,section #bbcc of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fffc7 is further amended by inserting 1 ,asian ,american1 ,native ,hawaiian1 ,pacific ,islander after ,black each place it appears4 7d7 ,national assessment of educational progress ,section #cjc7;b77#b77;,d7 of the ,national ,assessment of ,educational ,progress ,authorization ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ifbb7;b77#b77;,d77 is further amended by inserting 1 ,asian ,american1 ,native ,hawaiian1 ,pacific ,islander after ,black4 #e ,teaching ,hispanic and ,latino and ,american ,indian ,history #ajafa4 ,teaching ,hispanic and ,latino and ,american ,indian ,history 7a7 ,program authorized ,section #bbca7;a7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fffa7;a77 is further amended by inserting 1 ,hispanic and ,latino1 and ,american ,indian after ,pacific ,islander each place it appears4 7b7 ,presidential and ,congressional academies for ,american ,history and ,civics ,section #bbcb of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fffb7 is further amended-- 7#a7 by inserting 1 ,hispanic and ,latino1 and ,american ,indian after ,pacific ,islander each place it appears2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7e77#d71 by inserting 1 ,national ,museum of the ,american ,latino1 and ,national ,museum of the ,american ,indian after ,asian ,pacific ,american ,center4 7c7 ,national activities ,section #bbcc of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fffc7 is further amended by inserting 1 ,hispanic and ,latino1 and ,american ,indian after ,pacific ,islander each place it appears4 7d7 ,national assessment of educational progress ,section #cjc7;b77#b77;,d7 of the ,national ,assessment of ,educational ,progress ,authorization ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ifbb7;b77#b77;,d77 is further amended by inserting 1 ,hispanic and ,latino1 and ,american ,indian after ,pacific ,islander4 #f ,holocaust ,education and ,antisemitism ,lessons #ajaga4 ,study and report on holocaust education 7a7 ,study ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,director of the ,united ,states ,holocaust ,memorial ,museum 7referred to in this subtitle as the ,director7 shall conduct a study on ,holocaust education efforts in ,states1 local educational agencies1 and public elementary schools and secondary schools4 7b7 ,sampling ,the study under subsection 7a7 shall include an examination of-- 7#a7 all ,states2 7#b7 a nationally representative sample of local educational agencies2 and 7#c7 a representative sample of public elementary and secondary schools served by the local educational agencies being studied4 7c7 ,elements ,in conducting the study under subsection 7a71 the ,director shall-- 7#a7 determine whether ,states and local educational agencies being studied require ,holocaust education as part of the curriculum taught in public elementary schools and secondary schools2 7#b7 identify ,states and local educational agencies being studied that have optional ,holocaust education as part of the curriculum taught in public elementary schools and secondary schools2 7#c7 identify each ,state's standards and the requirements of the local educational agencies being studied relating to ,holocaust education and summarize the status of the implementation of such standards and requirements1 including-- 7,a7 the existence of a centralized apparatus at the ,state or local level that collects and disseminates ,holocaust education curricula and materials2 7,b7 the existence of ,holocaust education professional development opportunities for pre-service and in-service teachers2 7,c7 the involvement of informal educational organizations in implementing ,holocaust education1 including museums and cultural centers2 7,d7 an assessment of the challenges or gaps that may prevent educators from fulfilling ,holocaust education requirements2 7,e7 the identification of training and resources needed to support educators teaching about the ,holocaust2 and 7,f7 the adoption of ,united ,states ,holocaust ,memorial ,museum resources by-- 7i7 entities at the ,state or local level that disseminate ,holocaust education curricula2 or 7ii7 local ,holocaust museums and centers2 7#d7 determine-- 7,a7 the range of intended outcomes from a ,holocaust education unit at the ,state and local educational agency level2 and 7,b7 the methods teachers are using that result in successfully achieving intended learning outcomes1 which may include-- 7i7 in-class discussion2 7ii7 educational activities conducted outside the classroom1 including homework assignments and experiential learning involving ,state and local organizations1 such as museums and cultural centers2 7iii7 project-based learning2 7iv7 educational materials and activities that are developmentally appropriate and taught through a trauma-informed lens2 and 7v7 integration of lessons from the ,holocaust across the curriculum and throughout the school year2 7#e7 identify the types of instructional materials used to teach students about the ,holocaust1 including the use of primary source material2 7#f7 identify-- 7,a7 in what disciplines the ,holocaust is being taught2 7,b7 the amount of time allotted in the required curriculum to teach about the ,holocaust2 and 7,c7 the comprehensiveness of the ,holocaust education curriculum taught in public elementary schools and secondary schools1 as indicated by the extent to which the curriculum addresses all elements and aspects of the ,holocaust and is based on reliable educational resources1 such as resources provided by the ,united ,states ,holocaust ,memorial ,museum2 and 7#g7 identify the approaches used by public elementary schools and secondary schools to assess outcomes using traditional and nontraditional assessments1 including assessments of-- 7,a7 students' knowledge of the ,holocaust2 and 7,b7 students' ability to identify and analyze antisemitism1 bigotry1 hate1 and genocide in historical and contemporary contexts4 7d7 ,report 7#a7 ,in general ,following the completion of the study under subsection 7a71 the ,director shall prepare and submit to ,congress a report on the results of the study4 7#b7 ,deadline ,the report under paragraph 7#a7 shall be submitted not later than the earlier of-- 7,a7 #ahj days after the completion of the study under subsection 7a72 or 7,b7 #c years after the date of enactment of this ,act4 7e7 ,definitions ,in this subpart3 7#a7 ,holocaust ,the term ,holocaust has the meaning given that term in section #c of the ,never ,again ,education ,act 7,public ,law #aaf-ada2 #cf ,u4,s4,c4 #bcja note74 7#b7 ,holocaust education ,the term ,holocaust education means educational activities that are specifically intended-- 7,a7 to improve students' awareness and understanding of the ,holocaust2 7,b7 to educate students on the lessons of the ,holocaust as a means to raise awareness about the importance of preventing genocide1 hate1 and bigotry against any group of people2 and 7,c7 to study the history of antisemitism1 its deep historical roots1 the use of conspiracy theories and propaganda that target the ,jewish people1 and the shape-shifting nature of antisemitism over time4 #g ,full-,service ,community ,schools ,expansion #ajaha4 ,community support for school success 7a7 ,authorization of appropriations ,section #dfja of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #gbea71 as amended by section #ajjja1 is further amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by inserting 7except for section #dfbe7 after part2 7#b7 in the matter preceding clause 7i7 of subsection 7b77#b77;,b71 by inserting 7except for section #dfbe7 after subpart #b2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7c7 ,authorization of appropriations for full-,service community schools ,there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out section #dfbe-- 7#a7 #ejj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbg2 7#b7 #fjj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbh2 7#c7 #gjj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbi2 7#d7 #hej1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjcj2 and 7#e7 #a1jjj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjca4 4 7b7 ,definitions ,section #dfbb of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #gbgb7 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#a71 7#b71 and 7#c7 as paragraphs 7#e71 7#g71 and 7#ad71 respectively2 7#b7 by inserting before paragraph 7#e71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#a71 the following3 7#a7 ,community school coordinator ,the term community school coordinator means an individual who-- 7,a7 is a full-time staff member serving #a or more eligible schools supported by a grant under subsection 7b71 7c71 or 7d7 of section #dfbe or a full-time staff member serving #a or more such eligible schools in a rural area or on ,tribal lands2 7,b7 is responsible for the identification1 implementation1 and coordination of integrated student supports1 expanded and enriched learning time and opportunities1 family and community engagement1 and collaborative leadership and practices for each such eligible school2 7,c7 serves as a member of the school-based leadership team for each such eligible school2 7,d7 serves as the lead for any assessment or full-service community school plan required under section #dfbe for each such eligible school2 and 7,e7 leads regular continuous improvement activities at each such eligible school4 7#b7 ,community school initiative director ,the term community school initiative director means an individual who-- 7,a7 is employed by an eligible entity that will serve #c or more eligible schools through a grant under subsection 7b71 7c71 or 7d7 of section #dfbe2 7,b7 aids in the implementation and coordination of integrated student supports or stakeholder services1 expanded and enriched learning time and opportunities1 family and community engagement1 and collaborative leadership and practices for such eligible schools2 and 7,c7 provides support and guidance to community school coordinators4 7#c7 ,community-wide leadership team ,the term community-wide leadership team means a team established by a local educational agency receiving a grant under subsection 7b71 7c71 or 7d7 of section #dfbe that-- 7,a7 is responsible for guiding the vision1 policy1 resource alignment1 implementation1 oversight1 and goal-setting for full-service community school efforts within a local educational agency2 7,b7 includes-- 7i7 representatives from the local educational agency2 7ii7 educators1 school leaders1 students1 and parents1 family members1 and caregivers of students1 from each eligible school supported by such grant2 7iii7 community members1 such as residents1 community-led councils1 local businesses1 stakeholders1 community organizations1 and local nonprofit organizations2 7iv7 system-level partners that include representatives from government agencies1 ,indian ,tribes1 ,tribal organizations1 ,native ,hawaiian organizations1 relevant labor organizations1 and nonprofit and other community-based partners2 and 7v7 if applicable1 the community school initiative director2 and 7,c7 may-- 7i7 be created for the purposes of supporting and sustaining full-service community schools or may already exist at the time the eligible entity submits its application2 7ii7 solely focus on full-service community schools or have additional functions and responsibilities2 7iii7 contribute to the development of an application for a full-service community school2 or 7iv7 provide input into the selection process and requirements for future community school coordinator and community school initiative director candidates4 7#d7 ,educator learning communities ,the term educator learning communities means a group of primarily instructional staff in an eligible school who are given common planning time to participate in ongoing decisionmaking and planning to engage in professional development and to examine their practice and student performance in order to improve school policy and classroom teaching4 2 7#c7 in paragraph 7#e71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding clause 7i7 of subparagraph 7,a71 by striking section #dfbc7;a77#a77;,a7 and inserting section #dfbc7;a77#a72 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7i7 in clause 7ii71 by striking 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #dej;b7 and inserting 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd72 and 7ii7 in clause 7iii77,,iv71 by striking 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #dej;b7 and inserting 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd72 and 7,c7 by amending subparagraph 7,b7 to read as follows3 7,b7 ,with respect to a grant for activities described in section #dfbc7;a77#b71 a consortium of-- 7i7 #a or more local educational agencies2 and 7ii7 #a or more community-based organizations1 nonprofit organizations1 ,indian ,tribes1 ,tribal organizations1 ,native ,hawaiian organizations1 or other public or private entities4 2 7#d7 by inserting after paragraph 7#e71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#a71 the following3 7#f7 ,eligible school ,the term eligible school means a public elementary school or secondary school that-- 7,a7 has a student body with regard to which not less than #dj percent of students are eligible for a free or reduced-price lunch under the ,richard ,b4 ,russell ,national ,school ,lunch ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agea et seq472 or 7,b7 has been identified for comprehensive support and improvement1 targeted support and improvement1 or additional targeted support pursuant to section #aaaa7;d7 or otherwise has been identified by the ,state as a school in need of additional support4 2 7#e7 in paragraph 7#g71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking and after the semicolon2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7,c7 incorporates the pillars of community schools4 2 7#f7 by inserting after paragraph 7#g71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#a71 the following3 7#h7 ,indian ,tribe ,the term ,indian ,tribe has the meaning given the term in section #d of the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd74 7#i7 ,tribal organization ,the term ,tribal organization has the meaning given the term in section #d of the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd74 7#aj7 ,native ,hawaiian community-based organization ,the term ,native ,hawaiian community-based organization has the meaning given the term in section #fbjg of this ,act4 7#aa7 ,native ,hawaiian educational organization ,the term ,native ,hawaiian educational organization has the meaning given the term in section #fbjg of this ,act4 7#ab7 ,native ,hawaiian organization ,the term ,native ,hawaiian organization has the meaning given the term in section #fbjg of this ,act4 7#ac7 ,pillars of community schools ,the term pillars of community schools means all of the following key practices3 7,a7 ,integrated student supports for the students of a community school that provide in- and out-of-school support for students1 address well-being1 address out-of-school barriers to learning through partnerships with social and health services agencies1 including mental and behavioral health agencies and providers1 and are coordinated by a community school coordinator1 which may include-- 7i7 medical1 dental1 vision care1 and mental and behavioral health services1 including mental health literacy for students and staff2 and 7ii7 individuals to assist with homeless prevention1 eviction protections1 emergency and long-term housing stability1 and affordable home ownership services1 transportation1 nutrition1 citizenship preparation1 or criminal justice issues1 and other services4 7,b7 ,expanded and enriched learning time and opportunities1 including evidence-based strategies1 and including before-school1 after-school1 during-school1 weekend1 and summer programs that provide additional academic instruction1 individualized academic support1 enrichment activities1 or learning opportunities for students of a community school that-- 7i7 may emphasize real-world project-based learning in which students can apply their learning to contexts that are relevant and engaging2 and 7ii7 may include art1 music1 drama1 creative writing1 hands-on experience with engineering or science 7including computer science71 career and technical education1 evidence-based tutoring that is aligned with classroom success and homework help1 and recreational programs that enhance and are consistent with the school's curriculum4 7,c7 ,active student1 family1 and community engagement that-- 7i7 brings students1 parents1 and families of students at the community school and in the community into the school as partners in students' education1 including meaningfully involving parents and families in the community school's decisionmaking processes2 7ii7 allows the community school to serve as a hub for services1 activities1 and programs for students1 families1 and members of the neighborhood that the community school serves2 7iii7 provides adults with desired educational and other opportunities2 and 7iv7 provides centralized supports for families and communities in community schools1 which may include ,english as a second language classes1 citizenship preparation1 computer skills1 art1 homeless prevention1 eviction protections1 emergency and long-term housing stability and affordable home ownership services1 child abuse and neglect prevention supports1 health and mental health literacy programs1 digital literacy training1 or other programs that bring community members into a school building for meetings1 events1 or programming4 7,d7 ,collaborative leadership and practices that build a culture of professional learning1 collective trust1 and shared responsibility for each community school using strategies that-- 7i7 shall1 at a minimum1 include a school-based leadership team with representation of student1 parent1 and family leader1 and community voice1 a community school coordinator1 and a community-wide leadership team2 7ii7 ensure that students1 staff1 families1 and community members have a voice in major school decisions through representation on decisionmaking teams1 as well as inclusive1 asset-based1 and democratic school culture2 7iii7 may include other leadership or governance teams1 community school steering committees1 or other community coalitions1 educator collaborative learning communities1 and other staff to manage the multiple1 complex joint work of school and community organizations2 and 7iv7 ensure that school governance teams emphasize representation among historically marginalized groups and reflect the diversity of the community1 including diversity with respect to language1 race1 ethnicity1 socioeconomic status1 and role in the schooling process4 7,e7 ,rigorous1 community-connected classroom instruction1 such that teaching and learning in the school infuses high-level content and skills with real-world learning opportunities and the curriculum is deeply connected to the local community and students' identities1 cultures1 and experiences1 providing opportunities for students to engage in meaningful inquiry-based learning and problem-solving4 ,this may include-- 7i7 instructional resources1 curriculum1 and professional learning that are modified to reflect and support a community-based learning approach in community schools1 emphasizing locally designed community-based curriculum and pedagogy to improve students' sense of agency2 or 7ii7 development and administration of assessments that provide evidence of the impact or value of community-based pedagogy 7such as performance assessments that include capstone projects1 portfolios1 and similar assessments74 7,f7 ,a culture of belonging1 safety1 and care1 such that the school climate is welcoming and fosters trust among students1 families1 partners1 and staff1 each person in the school community is valued for their rich diversity of experiences and is encouraged to share their views1 knowledge1 and culture1 the school becomes a place grounded in healthy relationships1 in which members feel safe and comfortable navigating conflicts and taking risks1 and students feel connected to and are active participants in the school community4 ,this may include-- 7i7 emphasizing positive relationships and interactions1 and educators modeling these relationships and interactions through their own behavior2 7ii7 acknowledging and addressing negative behaviors and chronic absenteeism in developmentally appropriate and positive ways2 and 7iii7 restorative discipline practices1 such as peer mediation1 community service and post-conflict resolution1 to help students learn from their mistakes and foster positive1 healthy school climates where respect and compassion are core principles and zero-tolerance practices leading to suspension and expulsion are avoided4 2 and 7#g7 by inserting after paragraph 7#ad71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#a71 the following3 7#ae7 ,results framework ,the term results framework means comprehensive1 evidence-based annual goals and aligned quantifiable indicators demonstrating continuous improvement with respect to students1 particularly disadvantaged students1 that-- 7,a7 are established by an eligible entity or ,state1 as applicable2 7,b7 serve as targets for each year of the framework2 and 7,c7 shall include at least the following goals3 7i7 ,students 7including children in prekindergarten and kindergarten7 are ready for school in accordance with the ,state's ambitious long-term goals and indicators1 as described in section #aaaa7;c77#d74 7ii7 ,students are engaged and academically achieving in school4 7iii7 ,students are physically and mentally healthy1 and are experiencing positive social and emotional development1 including identity development4 7iv7 ,schools and school neighborhoods are safe and provide a positive and equitable school climate for learning4 7v7 ,parents and families are partners in supporting children's education4 7vi7 ,students are ready for postsecondary education and #bast century careers4 7vii7 ,students are contributing to their communities4 7viii7 ,students are civically engaged or are active participants in democracy4 7ix7 ,students are not chronically absent4 7#af7 ,school-based leadership team ,the term school-based leadership team means a team established by a full-service community school that-- 7,a7 is responsible for supporting the implementation of a full-service community school program2 and 7,b7 is composed of not more than #ae people1 which shall include-- 7i7 not less than #b parents or family members of students attending the eligible school2 7ii7 not less than #b educators or other staff from the eligible school2 7iii7 the principal of the school2 7iv7 the community school coordinator2 7v7 representatives of nonprofit organizations that serve the school2 7vi7 community partners2 7vii7 school administration1 including administrative staff and other non-instructional staff such as specialized instructional support personnel2 and 7viii7 in the case of a secondary school1 students4 4 7c7 ,full-,service community school program ,section #dfbe of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #gbge7 is amended to read as follows3 #dfbe4 ,full-service community school support for whole-child success 7a7 ,grants authorized 7#a7 ,in ,general ,from funds made available under section #dfja7;c71 the ,secretary shall carry out a full-service community school program by using-- 7,a7 not less than #hj percent of such funds to award1 on a competitive basis-- 7i7 planning grants under subsection 7b7 to eligible entities1 for a period of not more than #b years1 in an amount that-- 7,i7 is not less than #ajj1jjj2 and 7,,ii7 may not exceed the amount equal to #ajj1jjj for each eligible school to be served by the eligible entity under the grant2 7ii7 #e-year implementation grants under subsection 7c7 to eligible entities1 in an amount of not less than #bej1jjj each year for each eligible school to be served by the eligible entity under the grant2 and 7iii7 expansion grants under subsection 7d7 to eligible entities1 for a period of not less than #c and not more than #e years1 in an amount of not less than #cjj1jjj each year and an additional #aej1jjj for each additional school1 except that for fiscal years #bjbg through #bjbi1 the total funds for expansion grants under this subparagraph shall be no more than #bj percent of the total amount available under this paragraph2 7,b7 not more than #ae percent of such funds to award #e-year grants under subsection 7f71 on a competitive basis1 to ,states2 and 7,c7 not more than #e percent of such funds to provide technical assistance for full-service community schools under subsection 7h74 7#b7 ,reservation of funds ,from the total amount described under paragraph 7#a77;,a7 for a fiscal year1 the ,secretary shall reserve not less than #e percent to carry out subsection 7g74 7#c7 ,priority ,in awarding grants under subsections 7b71 7c71 and 7d71 the ,secretary shall give priority to eligible entities that are or include-- 7,a7 a high-need local educational agency or consortium of high-need local educational agencies2 7,b7 a local educational agency that receives basic support payments under section #gjjc7;b77#a72 7,c7 a local educational agency or consortium of local educational agencies located in a rural area2 7,d7 an ,indian ,tribe2 7,e7 a ,tribal organization2 7,f7 a ,native ,hawaiian community-based organization2 or 7,g7 a ,native ,hawaiian educational organization4 7b7 ,planning and capacity building grants 7#a7 ,application ,an eligible entity that desires a planning grant under this subsection shall submit an application to the ,secretary at such time and in such manner as the ,secretary may require4 ,the ,secretary shall require that each such application include all of the following3 7,a7 ,a description of the eligible entity4 7,b7 ,an assurance that the eligible entity will establish a community-wide leadership team that contributes to the planning and implementation of a full-service community school program4 7,c7 ,a description of the capacity of the eligible entity to coordinate and1 in collaboration with its partner entities1 facilitate the implementation of all pillars of community schools at #a or more full-service community schools through an implementation grant under subsection 7c71 including by providing a description of student1 educator1 family1 and community engagement to demonstrate the interest described in subparagraph 7,d77i74 7,d7 ,the identification of #a or more eligible schools that-- 7i7 show a strong interest1 voluntarily1 in participating in a full-service community school supported by an implementation grant under subsection 7c72 7ii7 have demonstrated significant benefits to using a full-service community school model-- 7,i7 including by providing data regarding poverty rates1 discipline rates1 academic opportunities and achievement and other outcomes1 student physical and mental health1 or additional information connected to the pillars of community schools2 and 7,,ii7 which may include providing documentation regarding whether such school has been identified for comprehensive support and improvement1 targeted support and improvement1 or additional targeted support pursuant to section #aaaa7;d72 and 7iii7 have committed to establishing or designating a school-based leadership team to support the school's full-service community school initiative4 7,e7 ,the designation of an individual to serve as the district liaison for the area served by the eligible entity1 who will direct the planning and implementation of any grants under this subsection or subsection 7c7 or 7d71 including by coordinating with-- 7i7 students1 families1 educators1 principals1 and other school leaders of eligible schools identified under subparagraph 7,d72 7ii7 service providers1 including potential service providers1 and system-level partners1 such as government agencies1 ,indian ,tribes1 ,tribal organizations1 ,native ,hawaiian organizations1 relevant labor organizations1 and nonprofit and other community-based partners2 and 7iii7 community members1 such as residents1 community led councils1 local businesses1 stakeholders1 early childhood education providers1 hospitals or clinics1 community organizations1 and local nonprofit organizations4 7,f7 ,an identification of the initial community-wide leadership team for purposes of this section and the school-based leadership team for each eligible school identified under subparagraph 7,d71 and1 if either such team does not exist as of the date of the application1 the process that will be put in place to establish such team4 7,g7 ,if applicable1 plans for hiring additional staff1 providing additional compensation to existing staff1 or contracting with #a or more nonprofit entities to help the eligible entity apply for an implementation grant under subsection 7c74 7,h7 ,a data-sharing agreement between the local educational agency and partner entities and services that ensure the sharing of relevant real-time student data to conduct the needs and assets assessment described in paragraph 7#b77;,a77i77,i74 7,i7 ,an assurance that any grant funds awarded will benefit members of the community served without discrimination based on race1 color1 religion1 sex 7including sexual orientation and gender identity71 age1 or disability4 7,j7 ,an assurance that any full-service community school opened with the use of grant funds under this section will hold leadership team meetings that are open to the public1 and that records related to finances1 personnel1 and other decisionmaking processes for those schools will be made available for public review4 7#b7 ,planning and capacity building grant activities 7,a7 ,in general ,an eligible entity receiving a planning and capacity building grant under this subsection shall-- 7i7 7,i7 conduct a needs and assets assessment for each eligible school participating in the grant that identifies the academic1 social and emotional1 physical and mental health1 and other needs of at least #ej percent of students1 families1 and school staff1 and engages a significant number of community members for each school2 and 7,,ii7 analyze the results of the assessment2 7ii7 hire or designate a community school coordinator to lead the needs and assets assessment2 7iii7 establish or support a community-wide leadership team to support all of the designated schools2 7iv7 establish a school-based leadership team for each participating eligible school2 7v7 convene the community-wide leadership team as quickly as practicable1 and not later than #ahj days after the date of receipt of the grant2 7vi7 work with community-wide leadership teams and school-based leadership teams to identify1 and collaborate with1 service providers-- 7,i7 that have the capacity1 and demonstrated effectiveness1 to participate in a full-service community school and provide integrated student support services for a full-service community school in the relevant area2 and 7,,ii7 which may include public1 private1 and nonprofit agencies or organizations that provide higher education1 educational enrichment1 substance abuse prevention and education1 mental and physical health services1 homeless prevention1 eviction protections1 emergency and long-term housing stability and affordable home ownerships services1 transportation1 job training1 neighborhood development 7such as affordable housing and economic development71 and social welfare services2 7vii7 complete a planning report1 as described in subparagraph 7,c71 that details the implementation plan before moving forward with implementation2 7viii7 ensure that meetings of the leadership teams are open to the public1 and that records related to finances1 personnel1 and other decisionmaking processes are made available for public review2 7ix7 if necessary1 hire and train additional staff1 provide additional compensation to existing staff1 or contract with a nonprofit entity or entities to aid in the activities necessary to apply for an implementation grant or implement the full-service community school plan described in clause 7x72 and 7x7 craft a full-service community school plan for each eligible school identified under paragraph 7#a77;,d71 including a description of-- 7,i7 how the community school coordinator assigned to each such school1 community school initiative director1 and community-wide leadership team1 will be expected to fulfill their responsibilities2 7,,ii7 how collaborative leadership and practices structures and strategies will be identified and used2 7,,iii7 the integrated student supports or stakeholder services1 expanded and enriched learning time and opportunities1 and active family and community engagement activities that will be tailored to the needs and assets assessment conducted under clause 7i77,i7 and provided in each such school2 7,,iv7 how each such school will provide culturally and linguistically inclusive communication between such school and families2 7,v7 how each such school will establish and maintain partnerships with nonprofit organizations1 faith and community-based institutions1 institutions of higher education 7including teacher preparation institutions71 hospitals1 museums1 businesses1 and other community entities that will help implement the full-service community school plan and that will participate in a community-wide leadership structure2 7,,vi7 how services and activities described in subclause 7,,iii7 to be provided will supplement1 not supplant1 existing programs and activities at the eligible school as of the date of application2 and 7,,vii7 if applicable1 a description of the additional ,federal1 ,state1 local1 and private funds that will be accessed to carry out activities described in subclause 7,,iii74 7,b7 ,revision of community-wide leadership structure ,an eligible entity receiving a planning grant under this subsection may revise the eligible entity's community-wide leadership team membership as needed to reflect-- 7i7 the results of each eligible school's needs and asset assessment under subparagraph 7,a77i72 and 7ii7 the eligible entity's subsequent identification of partner entities4 7,c7 ,planning and capacity building grant report ,not later than #b years after receiving a planning grant under this subsection1 the eligible entity shall submit to the ,secretary a planning report that includes the following3 7i7 ,a description of the actions taken to coordinate and1 in collaboration with its partner entities1 facilitate the provision of strategies aligned to the pillars of community schools to enable at least #a eligible school to become a full-service community school4 7ii7 ,a comprehensive plan that includes descriptions of the following3 7,i7 ,results of a thorough needs and assets assessment1 as described in subparagraph 7,a77i71 of students1 staff1 families1 and communities for each eligible school to be served through the proposed full-service community schools initiative of the eligible entity4 7,,ii7 ,the student1 family1 school1 neighborhood1 and community to be served by each eligible school identified for the implementation of a full-service community school program1 including demographic information on race1 ethnicity1 socioeconomic status1 and disability status for the school and the local community4 7,,iii7 ,how a full-service community school program contributes to advancing the strategic full-service community school improvement goals and efforts of the eligible entity4 7iii7 ,plans for sustaining all pillars of community schools in the identified eligible schools1 which respond to the needs assessment results for each pillar of community schools4 7iv7 ,a description of projects that propose to conduct initial development and coordination activities that leverage the findings of a needs assessment and a subsequent plan to be conducted during the grant period for each school identified in the application4 7v7 ,annual measurable performance objectives and goals from a results framework to be used by the eligible entity1 disaggregated for all students and each subgroup of students1 as defined in section #aaaa7;c77#b71 including an increase in the number and percentage of families and students targeted for services each year of the proposed full-service community school program1 in order to ensure that children are-- 7,i7 meeting the challenging ,state academic standards established under section #aaaa7;b72 and 7,,ii7 safe1 healthy1 and supported by engaged families4 7vi7 ,a description of the integrated student support services1 including existing and additional integrated student support services1 to be coordinated by the community school coordinator and provided by the eligible entity and its partner entities through each proposed full-service community school1 including an explanation of-- 7,i7 why such services have been selected1 including references to the needs and assets assessment described in subparagraph 7,a77i72 7,,ii7 how such services will improve student social1 emotional1 and academic development2 7,,iii7 how such services address the mental health needs of students and the use of trauma informed care2 7,,iv7 how such services will address the annual measurable performance objectives and outcomes described in clause 7v72 7,v7 plans for student transportation to and from after-school and summer activities offered through the proposed full-service community schools2 7,,vi7 the services designed to address the needs for youth transitioning out of high school or disconnected youth aged #af through #bd2 and 7,,vii7 services and supports to prepare students for college and improve college access1 and services to help students transition to higher education4 7vii7 ,plans1 including a description of the applicable funding sources1 to ensure that each proposed full-service community school site is served by a full-time community school coordinator-- 7,i7 at such school2 or 7,,ii7 in the case of an eligible school in a rural area or on ,tribal lands1 as described in section #dfbb7b77;,a74 7viii7 ,plans for professional development1 for the personnel of each proposed full-service community school and partner service providers1 on-- 7,i7 managing1 coordinating1 or delivering integrated student support services2 7,,ii7 expanded and enriched learning time and opportunities2 7,,iii7 active family engagement2 and 7,,iv7 collaborative leadership and practices4 7ix7 ,plans to establish a school-based leadership team and plans for joint use of school facilities1 which shall include opportunities for collaboration at each participating eligible school between the community school coordinator and members of the school-based leadership teams1 families1 and the community1 to plan1 evaluate progress1 and reassess needs4 7x7 ,plans for annual evaluation based upon attainment of the performance objectives and outcomes described in clause 7v74 7xi7 ,plans for sustaining the programs and services described in this subsection1 including plans to leverage community partners and existing revenue streams at the proposed full-service community schools upon the end of any implementation grant under subsection 7c74 7,d7 ,timing and eligibility ,an eligible entity receiving a planning and capacity building grant under this subsection is eligible to apply for an implementation grant under subsection 7c7 immediately upon the completion of all grant requirements under this subsection and the submission of the planning report to the ,secretary under subparagraph 7,c74 7c7 ,implementation grants 7#a7 ,application ,an eligible entity desiring an implementation grant under this subsection shall-- 7,a7 in the case of an eligible entity that received and completed a planning grant1 be able to access an expedited process to apply for such grant1 based on the planning report developed under subsection 7b77#b77;,c72 7,b7 in the case of an eligible entity that has not successfully completed a planning grant under subsection 7b71 submit an application1 at such time and in such manner as required by the ,secretary1 that-- 7i7 demonstrates that the eligible entity has completed the planning activities described in subsection 7b77#b72 and 7ii7 includes the information required under the application under subsection 7b77#b77;,a7 and a planning report as described in subsection 7b77#b77;,c72 7,c7 provide a data-sharing agreement between the local educational agency and partner entities and services that ensures the sharing of relevant and timely student data to determine the provision of services and assess program progress and quality2 7,d7 provide an assurance that any grant funds awarded will benefit members of the community served without discrimination based on race1 color1 religion1 gender 7including sexual orientation and gender identity71 age1 or disability2 7,e7 provide an assurance that any full-service community school will hold leadership team meetings that are open to the public1 and that records related to finances1 personnel1 and other decisionmaking processes for those schools will be made available for public review2 and 7,f7 describe how the eligible entity-- 7i7 plans to sustain implementation at each school site to ensure that the eligible entity's work can continue and grow after the grant period ends2 and 7ii7 will use some of the grant funding to develop or strengthen system-level infrastructure to support and sustain the identified full-service community schools4 7#b7 ,selection criterion ,the ,secretary shall use the following criteria when evaluating eligible entities as part of the selection process for a grant under this subsection3 7,a7 ,the extent to which the design of the proposed project reflects relevant and evidence-based findings from research1 and includes a high-quality plan for project implementation integrating the pillars of community schools and the use of appropriate evaluation methods to ensure successful achievement of project objectives4 7,b7 ,the extent to which the applicant will ensure that a diversity of perspectives is brought to bear in the design and operation of the proposed project1 including those of families1 educators and staff1 beneficiaries of services1 school leadership1 and community leadership4 7,c7 ,the extent to which the applicant has plans for a full-time community school coordinator at each school1 includes a plan to sustain such position beyond the grant period1 and provides a description of how such position will serve to integrate1 coordinate1 and facilitate programs and partnership services at each school4 7,d7 ,the extent to which the applicant has1 or demonstrates a strong plan to have1 a consortium broadly representative of community stakeholders and needs4 7#c7 ,grant amounts ,the ,secretary shall award an amount of grant funding under this subsection to each grantee that is commensurate with the number of local schools that will be served by grant funds4 7#d7 ,use of funds ,an eligible entity receiving an implementation grant under this subsection shall use grant funds to carry out all of the following3 7,a7 ,in collaboration with the partner entities and service providers identified under subsection 7b77#a77;,c71 establish not less than #a full-service community school in the area served by the eligible entity1 by facilitating the provision of the pillars of community schools in each eligible school served under the grant4 7,b7 ,fund a community school coordinator who is responsible for coordinating the provision of the pillars of community schools at1 and working with the collaborative leadership structure of1 each eligible school to be served under the grant4 7,c7 ,establish1 support1 or maintain-- 7i7 a school-based leadership team1 community-wide leadership team1 or educator learning communities to establish a strong collaborative leadership structure for each eligible school to be served2 and 7ii7 a community-wide leadership team to establish a strong collaborative leadership structure to support all eligible schools being served4 7,d7 ,ensure that meetings of the leadership teams are open to the public1 and that records related to finances1 personnel1 and other decisionmaking processes are made available for public review4 7,e7 ,implement integrated student supports at the eligible school to be served1 including not less than #b of the following3 7i7 ,health and social services1 which may be based in the eligible school or provided in the community1 including primary health1 dental care1 vision care1 and mental health including trauma-informed care4 7ii7 ,nutrition services1 including providing additional meals or assistance in accessing ,federal1 ,state1 and local food assistance programs4 7iii7 ,programs that provide assistance to students of the eligible school who have been or are at risk of being chronically absent1 suspended1 or expelled1 and students who are not on track to meeting the challenging ,state academic standards under section #aaaa7;b71 including-- 7,i7 mentoring and other youth development programs2 7,,ii7 programs that support positive and equitable school climates1 including restorative justice practices and culturally competent pedagogy and practices1 or juvenile crime prevention and rehabilitation programs2 7,,iii7 specialized instructional support services2 7,,iv7 homeless prevention1 eviction protections1 emergency and long-term housing stability1 and affordable home ownership services2 7,v7 developmentally appropriate physical education2 7,,vi7 legal services1 including immigration-related legal services2 7,,vii7 dropout prevention programs and reengagement programs2 7,,viii7 supports for students in foster care and children experiencing homelessness2 7,,ix7 transportation services necessary for students to access integrated student support services1 expanded and enriched learning time and opportunities1 family and community engagement activities1 or other services and activities identified to support the development of students2 and 7,x7 technical assistance for students with limited access to digital devices or high-speed internet services4 7,f7 ,implement expanded and enriched learning time1 which may include-- 7i7 additional academic instruction and high-quality1 evidence-based tutoring2 7ii7 before- and after-school and summer learning programs2 7iii7 mentorship programs2 7iv7 workforce development activities1 including career and technical education1 internships1 pre-apprenticeship programs1 and service-learning opportunities2 7v7 student support services for children with disabilities2 7vi7 additional college access support1 including earning college credit while in high school1 college visits1 summer bridge programs1 college counseling1 or other services geared towards college success2 and 7vii7 enrichment of advanced skill development in areas of interest1 including music1 arts1 sports1 finance1 or technology4 7,g7 ,implement active family and community engagement strategies1 which may include-- 7i7 culturally and linguistically inclusive communication between such school and families2 7ii7 on-site early childhood care and education programs2 7iii7 home visitation services by educators and other professionals who are employed by the eligible entity or a service provider2 7iv7 adult education1 including instruction in ,english as a second language programs1 financial literacy education1 programs that lead to a regular high school diploma1 or credit recovery programs2 7v7 workforce development activities1 including job search and preparation services and career advancement activities2 7vi7 legal services1 such as help with green card or citizenship preparation2 7vii7 programs that aid family and community well-being1 including accessing homeless prevention1 eviction protections1 emergency and long-term housing stability1 and affordable home ownership services2 7viii7 programs that promote parental and family involvement1 family literacy1 education1 career1 and employment advancement1 and provide volunteer opportunities2 7ix7 assistance and supports for children and young people involved in the child welfare system2 7x7 higher education preparation courses1 including credit accumulation and other higher education or continuing education preparation courses1 and college counseling to prepare students and families for higher education2 and 7xi7 child abuse and neglect prevention activities1 including services to strengthen families4 7,h7 ,implement collaborative leadership and practice strategies1 which may include-- 7i7 building the capacity of educators1 principals1 other school leaders1 and other staff to lead collaborative school improvement structures1 such as professional learning communities2 7ii7 regularly convening or engaging all partners1 such as-- 7,i7 students1 families1 educators1 principals1 and other school leaders of identified eligible schools2 7,,ii7 service providers1 including potential service providers1 and system-level partners1 such as government agencies1 ,indian ,tribes1 ,tribal organizations1 ,native ,hawaiian organizations1 relevant labor organizations1 and nonprofit and other community-based partners2 and 7,,iii7 community members1 such as residents1 community led councils1 local businesses1 stakeholders1 early childhood education providers1 hospitals or clinics1 community organizations1 and local nonprofit organizations2 7iii7 regularly assessing program quality and progress through individual student data1 participant feedback1 and aggregate outcomes to develop strategies for improvement2 and 7iv7 organizing school personnel and community partners into working teams focused on specific issues identified in the needs and assets assessment4 7,i7 ,support and enable the district liaison described in subsection 7b77#a77;,e7 to lead the community-wide leadership team and carry out the activities described in the eligible entity's application and planning report submitted under paragraph 7#a74 7#e7 ,prohibition on discrimination ,an eligible entity receiving a grant under this subsection shall ensure that activities carried out with grant funds serve members of the community without discrimination based on race1 color1 religion1 sex 7including sexual orientation and gender identity71 age1 or disability4 7#f7 ,implementation grant report ,at the end of the grant period1 an eligible entity receiving a grant under this subsection shall prepare and complete a report designed by the ,secretary that-- 7,a7 for each eligible school operating a full-service community school program-- 7i7 details the impact of the full-service community school program on student opportunities and outcomes1 including academic achievement1 as aligned with the results framework of the eligible entity1 including achievement based on the challenging ,state academic standards established under section #aaaa7;b72 7ii7 includes school climate information1 which may come from student1 parent1 or educator surveys1 that shall be cross-tabulated and disaggregated by subgroup of students 7as defined under section #aaaa7;c77#b771 including-- 7,i7 school discipline data such as suspension and expulsion rates2 7,,ii7 measures of student engagement1 safety1 attendance1 staff qualifications and turnover1 and family involvement2 and 7,,iii7 measures of students' social emotional skills1 habits1 and mindsets2 7iii7 describes-- 7,i7 the integrated student supports1 expanded and enriched learning time and opportunities1 and family and community engagement activities offered by the full-service community school program at the eligible school2 and 7,,ii7 the collaborative leadership and practice structures in place at the eligible school2 7iv7 includes information on the number1 qualifications1 experience1 and retention of school staff at the eligible school1 including the number and percentage of fully certified teachers1 disaggregated by race and ethnicity1 and rates of teacher turnover2 and 7v7 details academic and whole-child outcomes in the eligible school1 as aligned with the results framework of the eligible entity1 which may include information on school readiness1 mental and physical health1 academic achievement1 high school graduation rates1 college acceptance and matriculation1 reduced racial and economic achievement gaps1 school climate1 and school attendance2 and 7,b7 identifies any cost savings from greater coordination between full-service community schools and partner organizations in providing services through the full-service community school program1 including any integration of grant funds with funding from community partners and existing funding streams1 and changes in school spending as a result of the full-service community school program4 7d7 ,expansion grants 7#a7 ,eligible expansion grant recipients 7,a7 ,in general ,in order to receive an expansion grant under this subsection1 an eligible entity shall1 as of the date of application under this subsection1 operate #a or more-- 7i7 full-service community schools supported under subsection 7c7 or 7e72 or 7ii7 full-service community schools supported under another source of funding4 7,b7 ,special rule ,for purposes of subparagraph 7,a77ii71 the ,secretary may deem a school to be a full-service community school if the school provides integrated student supports in a manner that is1 as determined by the ,secretary1 sufficiently similar to a full-service community school supported under subsection 7c74 7#b7 ,applications ,an eligible entity that desires an expansion grant under this subsection shall submit an application to the ,secretary for each eligible school proposed to be served4 ,the application shall include the following3 7,a7 ,a needs and assets assessment for the eligible school4 7,b7 ,information about the school that includes-- 7i7 student demographic1 academic opportunity and achievement1 and school climate data-- 7,i7 disaggregated by major demographic groups1 including-- 7aa7 student subgroups 7as defined under section #aaaa7;c77#b771 students experiencing homelessness1 and children or youth in foster care2 and 7bb7 eligibility for a free or reduced price lunch under the ,richard ,b4 ,russell ,national ,school ,lunch ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agea et seq472 and 7,,ii7 including the number of students who are children with disabilities2 7ii7 a description of the need for1 and access to1 integrated student supports2 7iii7 a description of the need for1 and access to1 expanded and enriched learning time and opportunities2 7iv7 school funding information1 including ,federal1 ,state1 ,tribal1 local1 and private education funding1 and per-pupil spending1 based on actual salaries of personnel assigned to the eligible school2 7v7 information on the number1 qualifications1 experience1 and stability of school staff1 including the number and percentage of fully certified teachers1 disaggregated by race and ethnicity1 and rates of teacher turnover2 7vi7 active family and community engagement information1 including-- 7,i7 family and community needs based on surveys1 information from public meetings1 or information gathered by other means2 7,,ii7 efforts to provide culturally and linguistically inclusive communication between schools and families2 and 7,,iii7 need for and access to family and community engagement activities2 7vii7 collaborative leadership and practices1 including a description of the eligible school's community-wide leadership team1 school-based leadership teams1 educator learning communities1 and common planning time for educators2 7viii7 opportunities for partnerships with entities that can partner with the eligible school to establish or strengthen a community-wide leadership structure2 and 7ix7 community climate indicators1 including housing instability1 unemployment1 poverty1 availability of jobs that offer a living wage1 health indicators1 youth employment1 access to parks1 environmental hazards1 crime1 and gang activity4 7,c7 ,a full-service community school plan1 which shall include a description of-- 7i7 how the community school coordinator and1 as applicable1 community school initiative director1 and community-wide leadership team will be expected to fulfill their responsibilities2 7ii7 the collaborative leadership and practices structures and strategies to be used2 7iii7 the integrated student supports or services provided by partner entities1 expanded and enriched learning time and opportunities1 and active family and community engagement activities that will be tailored to the needs and assets assessment and provided in accordance with this subsection2 7iv7 how the eligible school will provide culturally and linguistically inclusive communication between schools and families2 7v7 how the eligible school will establish and maintain partnerships-- 7,i7 to implement and sustain the full-service community school plan2 and 7,,ii7 that will participate in a community-wide leadership structure2 7vi7 how activities chosen will reinforce1 and not duplicate1 existing programs and activities at the eligible school as of the date of application2 and 7vii7 if applicable1 a description of the additional ,federal1 ,state1 local1 and private funds that will be accessed to carry out activities under the grant4 7,d7 ,a data-sharing agreement between the local educational agency and partner entities and services that ensure the sharing of relevant real-time student data to determine the provision of services and assess program progress and quality4 7,e7 ,an assurance that any grant funds awarded will benefit members of the community served without discrimination based on race1 color1 religion1 sex 7including sexual orientation and gender identity71 age1 or disability4 7,f7 ,an assurance that any full-service community school opened with the use of grant funds will hold leadership team meetings that are open to the public1 and that records related to finances1 personnel1 and other decisionmaking processes for those schools are made available for public review4 7#c7 ,uses of funds ,an eligible entity receiving an expansion grant under this subsection shall use grant funds to-- 7,a7 carry out projects that propose to deepen and expand the eligible entity's investment in full-service community schools1 in a manner that includes partners1 such as-- 7i7 students1 families1 educators1 principals1 and other school leaders of identified eligible schools2 7ii7 service providers1 including potential service providers1 and system-level partners1 such as government agencies1 ,indian ,tribes1 ,tribal organizations1 ,native ,hawaiian organizations1 relevant labor organizations1 and nonprofit and other community-based partners2 and 7iii7 community members1 such as residents1 community led councils1 local businesses1 stakeholders1 early childhood education providers1 hospitals or clinics1 community organizations1 and local nonprofit organizations2 and 7,b7 scale up or expand a full-service community school described in paragraph 7#a7 that the eligible entity is operating as of the date of application1 including by-- 7i7 funding a community school coordinator to work at the proposed eligible school or for the eligible entity2 7ii7 funding an initiative-level community school coordinator to support all existing full-service community schools described in paragraph 7#a71 and new full-service community schools1 supported by the eligible entity2 7iii7 creating or strengthening a community-wide leadership team that1 with respect to all full-service community schools supported by the eligible entity1 provides-- 7,i7 a results-based vision for the full-service community schools2 7,,ii7 data and evaluation2 7,,iii7 finance and resource development2 7,,iv7 alignment and integration of the goals of the full-service community schools with the pillars of community schools1 and implementation of those goals2 7,v7 supportive policy and practices2 7,,vi7 professional development for staff and technical assistance2 7,,vii7 broad community engagement2 7,,viii7 meetings that are open to the public1 and records related to finances1 personnel1 and other decisionmaking processes that are made available for public review2 and 7,,ix7 supporting overlapping needs of existing full-service community schools described in paragraph 7#a72 7iv7 identifying an intermediary entity 7which can be the local educational agency or another local government agency or a combination of these agencies in partnership with a nonprofit organization7 to provide planning1 coordination1 and management of the full-service community school initiative supported under the grant1 in consultation with the community-wide leadership team and full-service community school sites2 7v7 creating an internal process to replicate the existing full-service community schools described in paragraph 7#a7 in other eligible schools2 7vi7 conducting a needs and assets assessment and crafting a full-service community school plan for each eligible school to be served by the grant1 led by the community school coordinator2 7vii7 providing resources for additional full-service community schools1 which shall serve members of the community without discrimination based on race1 color1 religion1 sex 7including sexual orientation and gender identity71 age1 or disability2 7viii7 carrying out any activity described in subsection 7b77#b7 in order to establish new full-service community schools2 7ix7 carrying out any activity described in subparagraph 7,d71 7,e71 7,f71 7,g71 or 7,h7 of subsection 7c77#d7 at an existing full-service community school described in paragraph 7#a72 or 7x7 funding an evaluation of activities supported by the grant under this section by-- 7,i7 regularly tracking full-service community school data2 7,,ii7 supporting full-service community schools in collecting data for analysis1 evaluation1 and continuous improvement2 or 7,,iii7 carrying out an evaluation of the effects of each existing full-service community school described in paragraph 7#a7 that is supported under this section and an evaluation of the cumulative effects of all full-service community schools4 7#d7 ,expansion grant report ,at the end of the grant period1 an eligible entity that received a grant under this subsection shall prepare and complete a report1 designed by the ,secretary1 that-- 7,a7 details the impact of the full-service community school program on student opportunities and outcomes1 including academic achievement2 7,b7 demonstrates district-wide collaboration for the full-service community schools2 7,c7 includes school climate information for all full-service community schools served by the same local educational agency as the full-service community school that is supported under the grant2 7,d7 describes-- 7i7 the integrated student supports1 expanded and enriched learning time and opportunities1 and family and community engagement activities offered through the grant2 and 7ii7 the collaborative leadership and practice structures in place at both the school and community levels2 and 7,e7 identifies any cost savings from greater coordination between full-service community schools and partner organizations in providing services through the full-service community school program supported under this subsection1 including any-- 7i7 integration of grant funds with funding from community partners and existing funding streams as of the day before the receipt of the grant under this subsection2 and 7ii7 changes in school spending as a result of the full-service community school program supported under this subsection4 7e7 ,renewal 7#a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding any other provisions of this section1 the ,secretary may renew a grant provided to an eligible entity under subsection 7c7 or 7d7 for an additional period of not to exceed #e years1 if the eligible entity-- 7,a7 has satisfactorily completed an implementation or expansion grant under subsection 7c7 or 7d71 respectively2 7,b7 applies for a renewal under this subsection2 and 7,c7 details academic and whole-child outcomes for all students and each subgroup of students1 as defined in section #aaaa7;c77#b71 in the eligible schools assisted under the grant that aligns with the results framework of the eligible entity1 which may include information on school readiness1 mental and physical health1 academic achievement1 high school graduation rates1 postsecondary education acceptance and matriculation1 reduced racial and economic opportunity and achievement gaps1 school climate1 and school attendance4 7#b7 ,use of funds ,an eligible entity that has a grant renewed under this subsection shall-- 7,a7 use the grant funds provided for activities described in subsection 7c77#d71 in the case of a renewed implementation grant1 or subsection 7d77#c71 in the case of a renewed expansion grant2 and 7,b7 be subject to all requirements1 including reporting requirements1 under subsection 7c7 or 7d71 as applicable4 7f7 ,state grants 7#a7 ,in ,general ,a ,state receiving a grant under this subsection shall use the grant for the planning1 implementation1 and expansion of full-service community schools in the ,state1 in accordance with paragraph 7#c74 7#b7 ,applications ,a ,state desiring a grant under this subsection shall submit an application to the ,secretary at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,secretary may require1 including the following3 7,a7 ,information about ,state spending on education priorities1 policies1 and programs that is consistent with the pillars of community schools4 7,b7 ,a plan for creating a ,state liaison position who will-- 7i7 oversee the implementation of funds under this grant2 and 7ii7 support and coordinate full-service community school efforts in the ,state educational agency4 7,c7 ,a description of the full-service community schools in the ,state1 as of the date of application4 7,d7 ,a description of the ,state's initial goals for the grant4 7,e7 ,an assurance that the ,state will use-- 7i7 not more than #e percent of the grant funds awarded under this subsection for the administration costs of the grant2 and 7ii7 not less than #ie percent of such funds to directly benefit local educational agencies or public elementary schools or secondary schools1 through supporting professional development1 providing direct support or technical assistance1 or awarding subgrants to local educational agencies under paragraph 7#d77;,b74 7,f7 ,an assurance that any grant funds awarded will benefit members of the community served without discrimination based on race1 color1 religion1 gender 7including sexual orientation and gender identity71 age1 or disability4 7,g7 ,an assurance that any full-service community school supported by grant funds will hold leadership team meetings that are open to the public1 and that records related to finances1 personnel1 and other decisionmaking processes for those schools are made available for public review4 7#c7 ,required activities ,a ,state educational agency receiving a grant under this subsection shall-- 7,a7 provide subgrants to local educational agencies in accordance with subsection 7c7 or 7d7 to start new full-service community schools or sustain existing full-service community schools as of the date of receiving funds for the subgrant1 and distribute such subgrants in a manner that ensures that ,federal resources are going to students who need those resources2 7,b7 establish goals for increasing ,state spending on student supports consistent with the pillars of community schools1 using a results framework established by the ,state2 7,c7 establish a ,state-level steering committee in accordance with paragraph 7#d72 7,d7 develop or provide resources to help local educational agencies in the ,state identify1 assess needs for1 and implement full-service community schools throughout the ,state2 7,e7 establish goals on the implementation and expansion of full-service community schools throughout the ,state2 7,f7 provide resources to foster statewide engagement on the social1 emotional1 mental health1 and academic benefits of implementing full-service community schools2 7,g7 develop a plan to include full-service community schools in the ,state plans under section #aaaa and for long-term ,state support of full-service community schools2 7,h7 work with ,state legislatures to support full-service community schools in ,state planning and budgeting2 and 7,i7 work with local educational agencies and technical assistance providers to provide evidence-based technical assistance specifically for the implementation of full-service community schools to local educational agencies or schools4 7#d7 ,steering committee 7,a7 ,in ,general ,each ,state educational agency receiving a grant under this subsection shall establish a ,state-level steering committee 7which may be a previously existing team7 that represents relevant full-service community schools stakeholders and service providers participating in the full-service community schools model1 which may include-- 7i7 students1 families1 educators1 principals1 and other school leaders of identified eligible schools2 7ii7 service providers1 including potential service providers1 and system-level partners1 such as government agencies1 ,indian ,tribes1 ,tribal organizations1 ,native ,hawaiian organizations1 relevant labor organizations1 and nonprofit and other community-based partners2 and 7iii7 community members1 such as residents1 community led councils1 local businesses1 stakeholders1 early childhood education providers1 hospitals or clinics1 community organizations1 and local nonprofit organizations4 7,b7 ,composition ,the steering committee shall include not less than #aj members and shall be chaired by a full-service community school stakeholder1 or co-chaired by a full-service community school stakeholder and a representative of the ,state educational agency4 7,c7 ,authority ,the ,state educational agency receiving a grant under this subsection may give the steering committee authority to make decisions about the design1 implementation1 and evaluation of ,state efforts relating to grants under this subsection4 7,d7 ,public meeting ,meetings of the steering committee shall be open to the public4 7,e7 ,technical assistance center ,if the ,state educational agency chooses to operate a ,state technical assistance center1 as described in paragraph 7#e77;,b71 the steering committee shall be responsible for such center4 7#e7 ,permissible activities ,a ,state educational agency may use funds provided under a grant under this subsection to-- 7,a7 work with institutions of higher education to provide technical assistance and support for developing and sustaining full-service community school initiatives across the ,state1 which may include research partnerships and programs related to career and technical education2 7,b7 provide subgrants to institutions of higher education or nonprofit organizations to operate a ,state technical assistance center2 7,c7 provide professional development and coaching for full-service community school staff2 7,d7 provide strategic planning support for local educational agencies and schools2 7,e7 develop infrastructure to support partnerships1 at the local educational agency level1 to provide resources for schools2 7,f7 work with schools and local educational agencies to develop and implement restorative practice principles and provide resources and professional development to promote culturally competent pedagogy and practices2 7,g7 work with local educational agencies1 and partner organizations who are interested in working with local educational agencies to adopt or expand full-service community schools in the ,state1 on the planning and sustainability of the ,state full-service community school program2 7,h7 work with local educational agencies on how to coordinate with counties1 cities1 and other units of local government to coordinate supports to provide resources for full-service community schools1 including resources for career and technical education2 7,i7 provide guidance to public health and other healthcare organizations interested in supporting school-based efforts and help connect such organizations with local educational agencies working on full-service community school efforts2 or 7,j7 work with local educational agencies to-- 7i7 support and expand full-service community schools for local educational agencies that make a commitment to sustain activities supported by a grant under this section beyond #b years after the term of the grant2 and 7ii7 ensure that funding available to local educational agencies that receive a subgrant under paragraph 7#c7 is commensurate with the number of schools that will be served with subgrant funds4 7#f7 ,continuation grants ,notwithstanding any other provision of this subsection1 the ,secretary may award a ,state that has received a grant under paragraph 7#a7 with not more than #a additional #a- to #e-year continuation grant if the ,state applies for such a grant1 to be used to carry out activities described in paragraphs 7#c7 and 7#d74 7#g7 ,state grant evaluation and report ,at the end of the grant period for a grant under this subsection 7including any continuation grant awarded under paragraph 7#e771 each eligible ,state shall undergo an evaluation designed by the ,secretary4 ,the evaluation shall include1 at a minimum1 each of the following3 7,a7 ,the data described in subsection 7d77#b77;,b77i7-- 7i7 for participating full-service community schools2 and 7ii7 for other elementary and secondary schools in the ,state4 7,b7 ,the information described in subsection 7d77#b77;,b77ii7 for the ,state4 7,c7 ,the information described in subsection 7d77#b77;,b77iii74 7,d7 ,an evaluation of full-service community schools in the ,state1 as compared to those schools before they became full-service community schools or as compared to similar schools in the ,state1 including the following data disaggregated by subgroups of students1 as defined in section #aaaa7;c77#b73 7i7 ,an analysis of the progress on meeting the goals described in paragraph 7#c77;,b74 7ii7 ,student chronic absenteeism rates4 7iii7 ,student discipline rates1 including suspensions and expulsions4 7iv7 ,school climate information1 which may come from student1 parent1 or teacher surveys4 7v7 ,school provision of integrated student supports and community services4 7vi7 ,expanded and enriched learning time and opportunities4 7vii7 ,family and community engagement efforts and impact4 7viii7 ,information on the number1 qualifications1 and retention of school staff1 including the number and percentage of fully certified teachers1 disaggregated by race and ethnicity1 and rates of teacher turnover4 7ix7 ,graduation rates4 7x7 ,changes in school spending information4 7xi7 ,collaborative leadership and practice strategies1 which may include-- 7,i7 building the capacity of educators1 principals1 other school leaders1 and other staff to lead collaborative school improvement structures1 such as professional learning communities2 7,,ii7 regularly convening or engaging stakeholders and service providers participating in the full-service community schools model1 such as-- 7aa7 students1 families1 educators1 principals1 and other school leaders of identified eligible schools2 7bb7 service providers1 including potential service providers1 and system-level partners1 such as government agencies1 ,indian ,tribes1 ,tribal organizations1 ,native ,hawaiian organizations1 relevant labor organizations1 and nonprofit and other community-based partners2 and 7cc7 community members1 such as residents1 community led councils1 local businesses1 stakeholders1 early childhood education providers1 hospitals or clinics1 community organizations1 and local nonprofit organizations2 7,,iii7 regularly assessing program quality and progress through individual student data1 participant feedback1 and aggregate outcomes to develop strategies for improvement2 and 7,,iv7 organizing school personnel and community partners into working teams focused on specific issues identified in the needs and assets assessment4 7g7 ,bureau of indian education and tribally-,controlled full-,service community schools program 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary1 in coordination with the ,secretary of the ,interior1 and in consultation with ,indian ,tribes1 shall-- 7,a7 develop and implement a full-service community schools program plan for elementary and secondary ,bureau schools 7as defined in section #aada of the ,education ,amendments of #aigh 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #bjba772 and 7,b7 award planning and capacity building1 implementation1 expansion and renewal grants to elementary and secondary ,bureau-funded schools described in subparagraphs 7,b7 and 7,c7 of section #aada7c7 of the ,education ,amendments of #aigh 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #bjba7c774 7#b7 ,special rule ,the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,secretary of the ,interior and ,indian ,tribes1 may waive any requirement under this section or prescribe an alternative or substantially similar requirement if the ,secretary finds that the waiver or alternative requirement is necessary for the effective delivery and administration of activities under this section4 7h7 ,report to ,congress 7#a7 ,in ,general ,not later than #e years after the date of enactment of the ,transforming ,education for the ,future ,act1 the ,secretary shall prepare and submit to ,congress a report on the impact of the full-service community school program supported under this section4 7#b7 ,public availability ,the report required under paragraph 7#a7 shall be made publicly available via the ,department's website and shall include data presented in such a manner as to be easily searchable4 7#c7 ,contents ,the report shall include-- 7,a7 data gathered under the program under this section1 in the aggregate and disaggregated by the categories described in subsection 7d77#b77;,b77i72 7,b7 the impact of the grant program on student outcomes1 which shall include academic performance and high-school graduation rates for each eligible school2 and 7,c7 if applicable1 recommendations on how to better equip the grant program to meet the needs of students1 particularly as needed to assist local educational agencies with the highest poverty levels4 7i7 ,technical assistance 7#a7 ,assistance and support ,from amounts made available under subsection 7a77#a77;,c71 the ,secretary shall make technical assistance and support available to grant recipients under this section4 ,such support may consist of-- 7,a7 national and regional meetings for the personnel of full-service community schools2 7,b7 full-service community school site visits based on need and scope of the grants provided under this section2 and 7,c7 implementing strategies in the following key areas3 7i7 ,leveraging and coordinating the resources of other ,federal1 ,state1 ,indian ,tribe1 ,tribal organizations1 ,native ,hawaiian organizations1 and local systems1 including systems that address healthcare or early childhood education and other ,federal programs1 such as the ,promise ,neighborhoods program under section #dfbd and the #bast ,century ,community ,learning ,centers program under part ,b of this title1 and assisting the efforts of local educational agencies to secure such funding4 7ii7 ,addressing data-sharing challenges due to the requirements under section #ddd of the ,general ,education ,provisions ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #abcb;g7 7commonly referred to as the ,family ,educational ,rights and ,privacy ,act of #aigd7 and the ,health ,insurance ,portability and ,accountability ,act of #aiif 7,public ,law #ajd-aia7 by assisting with the implementation of waiver or nondisclosure agreement strategies that allow community partners to access data4 7iii7 ,distributing materials that describe the elements and advantages of full-service community schools1 including references to governmental and nonprofit reports4 7iv7 ,assisting any local educational agency in forming a task force to study the creation and administration of full-service community schools and connecting the local educational agency with other statewide institutions who might partner with the agency1 including institutions of higher education or public health organizations4 7v7 ,establishing a national steering committee-- 7,i7 composed of entities that received grants under this section for full-service community schools1 education labor organization representatives1 nonprofit full-service community school partners1 research institutions with full-service community school expertise1 and other relevant stakeholders2 7,,ii7 to determine standards for technical assistance for ,state educational agencies1 local educational agencies1 and school sites2 and 7,,iii7 to support the development of tools for implementing full-service community schools for grantees under this section4 7vi7 ,informing ,states1 ,indian ,tribes1 ,tribal organizations1 ,native ,hawaiian organizations1 elementary and secondary ,bureau-funded schools 7as described in subparagraphs 7,b7 and 7,c7 of section #aada7c7 of the ,education ,amendments of #aigh71 and local educational agencies of the availability of grants under this section1 and providing technical assistance to entities in applying for such grants4 7vii7 ,informing ,state and local educational agencies of other sources of funding for full-service community schools1 including funding under part ,a of title ,i1 school improvement grants under section #ajjc1 #bast century community learning center grants under part ,b of this title1 and any other ,federal grants or sources of funding4 7viii7 ,facilitating effective coordination among ,state agencies in the deployment of resources and services such as health1 nutrition1 and other supports4 7#b7 ,technical assistance center 7,a7 ,in general ,from amounts made available to carry out this subsection1 the ,secretary may establish a technical assistance center to provide technical assistance to full-service community schools1 eligible entities1 and ,states under this section4 7,b7 ,requirements ,the technical assistance center shall be overseen and designed by the national steering committee described in paragraph 7#a77;,c77v7 and may include representatives from the ,state steering committees described in subsection 7f77#c77;,c74 4 7d7 ,conforming amendments ,section #dfbc of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #gbgc7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by redesignating paragraph 7#b7 as paragraph 7#c72 and 7,b7 by striking paragraph 7#a7 and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,promise neighborhoods ,the ,secretary shall use not less than #ie percent of the amounts made available under section #dfja7;b77#b77;,b7 to award grants1 on a competitive basis and subject to subsection 7e71 to eligible entities for the implementation of a comprehensive1 effective continuum of coordinated services that meets the purpose described in section #dfba7a7 by carrying out activities in neighborhoods-- 7,a7 that have-- 7i7 high concentrations of low-income individuals2 and 7ii7 multiple signs of distress1 which may include high rates of poverty1 childhood obesity1 academic challenges1 and juvenile delinquency1 adjudication1 or incarceration2 and 7,b7 that may have schools implementing comprehensive support and improvement activities or targeted support and improvement activities under section #aaaa7;d74 7#b7 ,full-service community schools authorized ,the ,secretary shall use the amounts made available under section #dfja7;c7 to carry out the full-service community school program under section #dfbe7;a74 2 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in the subsection heading1 by inserting of promise neighborhoods grants after ,duration2 and 7,b7 by striking under this subpart and inserting under subsection 7a77#a72 7#c7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 in the subsection heading1 by inserting for promise neighborhoods grants after ,funding2 7,b7 by striking under this subpart and inserting under subsection 7a77#a72 and 7,c7 by striking meeting-- and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting the following3 meeting the performance metrics described in section #dfbd7;h742 7#d7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 by striking paragraph 7#b72 7,b7 by redesignating paragraph 7#c7 as paragraph 7#b72 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#b71 as redesignated by subparagraph 7,b71 by striking under this subpart each place the term appears and inserting under subsection 7a77#a72 7#e7 in subsection 7e71 by inserting and amounts provided under section #dfja7;c7 after subsection 7a72 and 7#f7 in subsection 7f7-- 7,a7 in the subsection heading1 by inserting promise neighborhood before grants2 7,b7 by striking and not fewer than #aj grants for activities described in section #dfbe2 and 7,c7 by striking the requirements of subsection 7a77#b7 and inserting the requirements of subsection 7a77#c74 #h ,reading ,excellence and ,achievement for ,development #ajaia4 ,definitions 7a7 ,definitions ,section #bbba7;b7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ffda7;b77 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating paragraph 7#c7 as paragraph 7#e72 7#b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#b7 the following3 7#c7 ,eligible low-performing state ,the term eligible low-performing ,state means a ,state that1 for the #b most recent consecutive assessment cycles1 ranks within the lowest quintile based on the percentage of students performing at or above the basic achievement level in #dth grade reading1 as measured under the ,national ,assessment of ,educational ,progress carried out under section #cjc7;b77#b7 of the ,national ,assessment of ,educational ,progress ,authorization ,act4 7#d7 ,high-impact tutoring ,the term high-impact tutoring means a form of teaching that-- 7,a7 is conducted #a-on-#a or in small groups2 7,b7 is intended to complement core classroom instruction2 and 7,c7 includes-- 7i7 substantial time each week engaged in tutoring with trained personnel2 7ii7 a sustained and strong relationship between the student and tutor2 7iii7 progress monitoring of student knowledge and skills attainment2 7iv7 an alignment with core classroom instruction2 and 7v7 supportive coaching for the tutor to ensure quality interactions4 2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#f7 ,science of reading ,the term science of reading means an interdisciplinary body of research from cognitive science1 neuroscience1 and education regarding the development of reading and writing proficiency1 including research that-- 7,a7 demonstrates the explicit1 systematic use of the essential components of phonemic awareness1 phonic decoding1 fluency1 language structure1 oral language1 vocabulary1 background knowledge1 and literacy knowledge1 which together lead to strong comprehension2 and 7,b7 recognizes the connection of reading and writing and the importance of strong writing instruction4 7#g7 ,universal early literacy screening ,the term universal early literacy screening means the systematic and periodic evidence-based assessment of all students' foundational reading skills1 including phonological and phonemic awareness1 phonics1 fluency1 vocabulary1 and comprehension1 as developmentally appropriate1 to identify those at risk for reading difficulties and to provide timely1 evidence-based interventions4 4 7b7 ,amendment to comprehensive literacy instruction definition ,section #bbba7;b77#a7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ffda7;b77#a77 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,k71 by striking and after the semicolon2 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,l71 by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7,m7 excludes three-cueing models or related instructional approaches that primarily-- 7i7 use meaning drawn from context1 pictures1 or syntax as the primary basis for teaching word recognition 7commonly referred to as meaning1 structure and syntax1 and visual cues or ,,msv72 or 7ii7 teach visual memory as the primary basis for word recognition2 and 7,n7 uses effective language instruction to support literacy and oral language development1 particularly for ,english learners and children with disabilities4 4 #ajaib4 ,reauthorization of the comprehensive literacy ,state development grants program ,section #bbbb of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ffdb7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking subsection 7a7 and inserting the following3 7a7 ,grants authorized ,from the amounts reserved by the ,secretary under section #bbja7b7 and not reserved under subsection 7b71 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 award grants1 on a competitive basis1 to ,state educational agencies to enable the ,state educational agencies to-- 7,a7 provide subgrants to eligible entities serving a diversity of geographic areas1 giving priority to entities serving greater numbers or percentages of children from low-income families2 7,b7 develop or enhance comprehensive literacy instruction plans that ensure high-quality instruction and effective strategies in reading and writing for children from early childhood education through grade #ab1 including ,english learners and children with disabilities2 and 7,c7 implement statewide policies and systems of support to assist local educational agencies and teacher preparation programs in improving literacy instruction and outcomes2 and 7#b7 award grants to all eligible low-performing ,states that submit applications1 pursuant to the absolute priority provided under subsection 7e77#b74 2 7#b7 by striking subsection 7b7 and inserting the following3 7b7 ,reservation ,from the amounts reserved to carry out this subpart for a fiscal year1 the ,secretary shall reserve-- 7#a7 not more than a total of #e percent for national activities1 which-- 7,a7 shall include an evaluation-- 7i7 that meets the requirements of section #bbbe2 and 7ii7 that may not be canceled or deferred1 unless the entity contracted by the ,director of the ,institute of ,education ,sciences to conduct the evaluation violates the terms of the contract1 has been given written justification for the contract's termination1 and has been provided an opportunity to appeal the termination within #cj days of receiving the notice of termination2 and 7,b7 shall include technical assistance1 training1 data collection1 and reporting1 which may include support for the regional educational laboratories 7described in section #agd of the ,education ,sciences ,reform ,act of #bjjb7 and comprehensive centers 7established pursuant to section #bjc of the ,educational ,technical ,assistance ,act of #bjjb7 to support literacy research and technical assistance2 7#b7 sufficient funds to provide grant awards to all eligible low-performing ,states1 pursuant to the absolute priority provided under subsection 7e77#b72 7#c7 one half of #a percent for the ,secretary of the ,interior to carry out a program described in this subpart at schools operated or funded by the ,bureau of ,indian ,education2 and 7#d7 one half of #a percent for the outlying areas to carry out a program under this subpart4 2 7#c7 in subsection 7c71 by striking #e years and inserting #d years2 7#d7 in subsection 7d77#b7-- 7,a7 by striking subparagraph 7,b7 and inserting the following3 7,b7 ,a description of how the ,state educational agency1 in collaboration with the ,state literacy team1 if applicable1 will develop a ,state comprehensive literacy instruction plan or will revise and update an already existing ,state comprehensive literacy instruction plan1 including how the ,state will-- 7i7 implement universal early literacy screenings and intervention services for students at risk of falling behind in becoming proficient in reading by third grade1 which may include high-impact tutoring and summer learning programs2 7ii7 increase access for educators to high-quality instructional materials aligned with the science of reading2 7iii7 deliver professional development and instructional coaching for educators1 with the input of educators1 in high-needs schools with the lowest literacy outcomes2 7iv7 evaluate teacher preparation programs to assess alignment with the science of reading2 and 7v7 meaningfully engage educators from across the ,state to provide early and ongoing input on how to effectively support educators in improving instructional practice and educational outcomes4 2 and 7,b7 by striking subparagraphs 7,d7 and 7,e7 and inserting the following3 7,d7 ,a description of how the ,state educational agency will use implementation grant funds described in subsection 7f77#a7 for comprehensive literacy instruction programs as follows3 7i7 ,not less than #ae percent of such grant funds shall be used for ,state and local programs and activities pertaining to children from birth through kindergarten entry4 7ii7 ,not less than #dj percent of such grant funds shall be used for ,state and local programs and activities1 allocated equitably among the grades of kindergarten through grade #e4 7iii7 ,not less than #dj percent of such grant funds shall be used for ,state and local programs and activities1 allocated equitably among grades #f through #ab4 7,e7 ,an assurance that the ,state educational agency will collaborate with the ,state agency responsible for administering early childhood education programs and the ,state agency responsible for administering child care programs in the ,state in improving early literacy opportunities for children and early childhood educators4 7,f7 ,an assurance that the ,state educational agency will require each local educational agency in the ,state to provide sufficient and timely notification to a parent of a student served by such local educational agency who is identified as at risk of reading difficulties or performing below grade level in reading4 ,such notification shall-- 7i7 include the results of the assessment or screening2 7ii7 include the strategies that will be provided to the student to help reach proficiency in grade-level literacy standards2 7iii7 include strategies to parents to support learning at home2 and 7iv7 be provided in an understandable and uniform format and1 to the extent practicable1 provided in a language the parents can understand4 2 7#e7 by striking subsection 7e7 and inserting the following3 7e7 ,priority 7#a7 ,competitive priority ,in awarding grants under this section1 the ,secretary shall give competitive priority-- 7,a7 to ,state educational agencies that will use the grant funds for evidence-based activities1 defined for the purpose of this subsection as activities meeting the requirements of section #haja7ba71 except that subclause 7,,iii7 of subparagraph 7,a77i7 of such section shall not apply2 7,b7 to ,states that demonstrate1 based on the needs assessment described in subsection 7d77#b77;,a71 that the ,state has not yet implemented1 on a statewide basis1 a comprehensive approach to the required activities described in subsection 7f77#a77;,a72 and 7,c7 to ,states that experienced a significant decline in biennial ,state academic assessment outcomes of #dth and #hth grade reading under the ,national ,assessment of ,educational ,progress carried out under section #cjc7;b77#c7 of the ,national ,assessment of ,educational ,progress ,authorization4 7#b7 ,absolute priority 7,a7 ,in general ,in awarding grants under this section1 the ,secretary shall give absolute priority to eligible low-performing ,states that satisfy the application requirements described in subsection 7d74 7,b7 ,identification of eligible low-performing states ,before announcing a grant competition under this section1 the ,secretary shall identify and notify any ,state that qualifies as an eligible low-performing ,state4 7,c7 ,clarification on meeting same requirements ,an eligible low-performing ,state that receives a grant under this section shall meet the same requirements as a ,state awarded a grant under this section on a competitive basis4 2 7#f7 by striking subsection 7f7 and inserting the following3 7f7 ,state activities 7#a7 ,in general ,each ,state that receives a grant under this section shall use grant funds not allocated under paragraph 7#b7 to carry out each of the following3 7,a7 ,ensure pre-service training and in-service training are aligned between them and with the science of reading and designed1 in collaboration with teachers and institutions of higher education1 to support teachers in understanding the evidence base on how students learn to read and in using evidence-based instructional materials and practices in their classrooms1 which may include-- 7i7 creating statewide and regional literacy coaching networks2 7ii7 evaluating teacher preparation programs to strengthen coursework and training in the science of reading2 7iii7 evaluating ,state licensure or certification standards to reflect the science of reading2 and 7iv7 providing pre-service and in-service training for educators on evidence-based screening1 assessment1 and progress monitoring and instruction for students with or at risk of dyslexia or other reading difficulties4 7,b7 ,implement evidence-based interventions aligned with the science of reading and designed to prepare students for success with grade-level work in their core classes1 which may include high-impact tutoring and summer learning programs4 7,c7 ,provide universal early literacy screening at least once before the third grade1 with more regular literacy screenings encouraged as a tool to help identify reading difficulties or dyslexia early1 and ensure support is provided to struggling readers4 7,d7 ,develop1 incentivize1 and support the adoption and implementation of recommended high-quality instructional materials aligned with the science of reading4 7,e7 ,convene and solicit input from educators as collaborative1 expert partners to advise on improving pre-service training1 in-service training1 and identify other supports that they may need to successfully implement the science of reading in classrooms4 7,f7 ,develop policies and procedures1 including a parental notification template or other materials for optional use by local educational agencies1 to support such local educational agencies in providing sufficient and timely notification1 as required under subsection 7d77#b77;,f71 to a parent of a student who is identified as at risk of reading difficulties or performing below grade level in reading4 7#b7 ,subgrants ,each ,state that receives a grant under this section shall allocate not less than #ge percent of the grant funds to award subgrants to eligible entities to enable the eligible entities to carry out activities to improve literacy1 such as-- 7,a7 strengthening literacy instruction aligned to the science of reading in early childhood education programs or elementary schools and secondary schools1 including through in-service training for educators2 7,b7 employing and training literacy instructional coaches and interventionists2 7,c7 purchasing and adopting high-quality instructional materials aligned with the science of reading2 7,d7 conducting universal early literacy screenings to help identify reading difficulties or dyslexia early2 7,e7 providing direct services to students1 which may include high-impact tutoring and summer learning programs1 designed to help students reach proficiency in grade-level literacy standards2 7,f7 supporting a child's learning at home through family literacy services and parents and family engagement initiatives that provide parents with actionable strategies aligned with the science of reading2 7,g7 supporting evidence-based bilingual literacy instruction1 including biliteracy development aligned with the science of reading2 7,h7 convening and soliciting early and ongoing input from educators as collaborative1 expert partners to advise on improving in-service training and identify other supports that they may need to successfully implement the science of reading in classrooms2 and 7,i7 supporting principals and other school leaders to have the necessary understanding of the science of reading to coordinate schoolwide activities and leverage the expertise of teachers1 literacy instructional coaches and interventionists1 paraprofessionals1 school librarians1 special education teachers1 and other appropriate school-based staff in serving students4 7#c7 ,teacher preparation requirements 7,a7 ,alignment with the science of reading ,except as provided in subparagraph 7,b71 each ,state that receives a grant under this section shall complete and publish1 not later than #c years after the date of receipt of the grant funds1 a review of all teacher preparation programs in the ,state to assess alignment with the science of reading and make recommendations to programs1 as appropriate1 for better aligning course offerings to the science of reading4 7,b7 ,exemption ,a ,state that demonstrates that a review described in subparagraph 7,a7 has recently and similarly been completed and published by the ,state is not required to use grant funds received under this section to complete and publish an additional review4 7g7 ,reporting ,requirements 7#a7 ,annual report ,each ,state that receives a grant under this section 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 ,state4 ,such report shall contain1 at a minimum and at the statewide and local educational agency level 7in accordance with paragraph 7#c77 the following information3 7,a7 ,the number and percent of students receiving screenings and interventions for reading difficulties1 disaggregated by grade level and disaggregated by each of the subgroups of students1 as defined in section #aaaa7;c77#b74 7,b7 ,the number and percent of pre-service and in-service teachers receiving professional development and coaching related to the science of reading4 7,c7 ,the number of local educational agencies using high-quality instructional materials aligned with the science of reading as recommended by the ,state4 7#b7 ,secretary's report 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year 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 ,workforce of the ,house of ,representatives that includes a summary of the reports submitted by ,states4 7,b7 ,public availability ,the ,secretary shall make the reports described in subparagraph 7,a7 publicly available in a clear and easily accessible format on the website of the ,department of ,education4 7#c7 ,data privacy 7,a7 ,personally identifiable data limitation ,a ,state shall not include any personally identifiable information in a report submitted under paragraph 7#a74 7,b7 ,disaggregation of data ,disaggregation of data shall not be required under this subsection when the number is insufficient to yield statistically reliable information or the results would reveal personally identifiable information about an individual4 7h7 ,supplement not supplant ,funds made available to a ,state through a grant awarded 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 literacy instruction1 teacher preparation1 or interventions4 4 #ajaic4 ,general provisions 7a7 ,applicability ,this subpart and the amendments made by this subpart shall apply with respect to funds awarded under the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcja note et seq47 on or after the date of enactment of this ,act4 7b7 ,secretarial prohibition ,section #bcjb of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ffib7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7c7 ,limitations on secretarial authority ,in carrying out subpart #b of part ,b of this title1 the ,secretary shall not issue any regulation-- 7#a7 regarding the definition of the science of reading and comprehensive literacy instruction2 or 7#b7 that would directly or indirectly mandate1 direct1 or control a ,state1 local educational agency1 or school's specific instructional content1 academic standards and assessments1 curricula1 or program of instruction4 4 7c7 ,rules of construction ,nothing in this subpart or the amendments made by this subpart shall be construed to-- 7#a7 limit or alter the rights1 protections1 and individualized educational requirements under the ,individuals with ,disabilities ,education ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #adjj et seq471 section #ejd of the ,rehabilitation ,act of #aigc 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #gid71 or the ,americans with ,disabilities ,act of #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abaja et seq472 or 7#b7 authorize any officer or employee of the ,federal ,government to mandate1 direct1 or control a ,state1 local educational agency1 or school's specific instructional content1 academic standards and assessments1 curricula1 or program of instruction4 #ajaid4 ,research and development ,section #bbbe of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ffde7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7c7 ,research and development ,the ,director of the ,institute of ,education ,sciences shall-- 7#a7 sponsor basic and applied research to improve comprehensive literacy instruction and improve students' academic outcomes1 such as on-- 7,a7 the relationship between reading books rather than passages in building reading stamina1 the relationship between writing instruction and reading comprehension1 optimal amounts of time for different aspects of reading and writing instruction in the average classroom1 the essential components of effective reading curricula1 the relationship between teacher preparation1 professional development1 and effective reading and writing instruction1 and out-of-school factors that impact reading proficiency1 including oral language development2 and 7,b7 the decreases in cognitive capabilities and attention spans amongst children and youth1 including the relationship between screentime1 social media1 and addictive technology features2 and 7#b7 conduct initiatives or activities that promote engagement1 the synthesis of education research on the topics described in paragraph 7#a71 the development of related evidence-based practices1 and the wide dissemination of such findings-- 7,a7 in a manner that is responsive to the educational challenges facing students1 families1 practitioners1 and education system leaders2 and 7,b7 that can provide the basis for improving academic instruction and lifelong learning4 4 #ajaie4 ,,naep reporting ,section #bbbe of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ffde71 as amended by section #e1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 7d7 ,,naep reporting to ,states 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #e days after the date described in paragraph 7#b71 the ,director of the ,institute of ,education ,sciences1 acting through the ,commissioner for ,education ,statistics1 shall make available to the public and submit a public report to each ,state 7including1 to the greatest extent practicable1 the ,governor1 the ,state educational agency1 and ,state legislators7 a report that contains easily accessible information on each of the following3 7,a7 ,the academic outcomes of students in the ,state4 7,b7 ,the ,state's ranking compared to other ,states based on proficiency levels of each academic assessment conducted4 7,c7 ,the ,state's ranking compared to other ,states on the following basis1 to the greatest extent practicable3 7i7 ,proficiency levels adjusted for poverty or similar demographics4 7ii7 ,magnitude of achievement gaps1 including between subgroups of students and gaps between the highest and lowest performing students in the ,state4 7iii7 ,percentage of students at below basic achievement levels4 7,d7 ,relevant trend or longitudinal data1 such as whether the ,state's outcomes are increasing1 decreasing1 or stagnant1 or whether cohorts of students demonstrate any significant achievement trends4 7#b7 ,date ,the date described in this paragraph is the date that the ,commissioner for ,education ,statistics releases the results of the biennial ,state academic assessments in reading and mathematics in grades #d and #h of the ,national ,assessment of ,educational ,progress carried out under section #cjc7;b77#c7 of the ,national ,assessment of ,educational ,progress ,authorization ,act4 4 ,b ,high-,quality ,assessments and ,accountability #a ,promoting ,innovative and ,holistic ,assessment ,models #ajbaa4 ,authorization of appropriations ,section #ajjb7;b7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcjb7;b77 is amended by striking #cgh1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjag through #bjbj and inserting #dfi1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbg through #bjca4 #ajbab4 ,holistic assessment in the national assessment of educational progress ,section #cjc7;b77#b77;,d7 of the ,education ,sciences ,reform ,act of #bjjb 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ifbb7;b77#b77;,d77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking to the extent time and resources allow1 and after the requirements described in subparagraph 7,b7 are implemented and the requirements described in subparagraph 7,c7 are met12 7#b7 by inserting in public and private elementary schools and secondary schools at least once every #c years1 after academic achievement2 and 7#c7 by striking in public and private elementary schools and secondary schools in regularly scheduled intervals4 #ajbac4 ,establishing a taskforce to evaluate testing practices and to promote quality teaching 7a7 ,establishment ,there is established within the ,national ,center for ,education ,research a taskforce to be known as the ,taskforce to ,evaluate ,testing ,practices and ,promote ,quality ,teaching 7in this section referred to as the ,taskforce74 7b7 ,duties ,the duties of the ,taskforce shall be to-- 7#a7 identify-- 7,a7 the effect standardized test practices have on student wellness1 learning1 and postsecondary education success2 7,b7 opportunities to promote in elementary schools and secondary schools performance-based assessment systems that are developmentally appropriate1 promote experiential and project-based learning1 and build technological literacy skills1 and maintain consistent1 rigorous expectations2 7,c7 potential metrics of educational quality and equity that do not rely on standardized assessments1 including opportunity-to-learn data2 and 7,d7 barriers that prevent elementary and secondary schools from establishing innovative assessment systems2 and 7#b7 make recommendations to address such barriers4 7c7 ,membership 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,commissioner for ,education ,research shall appoint to the ,taskforce not fewer than #e1 and not more than #aj1 members4 7#b7 ,inclusion of educational assessment experts ,at least #a member appointed under paragraph 7#a7 shall be an individual with expertise in education assessment systems1 including performance-based assessments4 7#c7 ,terms ,each member shall be appointed for a term of #b years4 7#d7 ,basic pay ,members shall be paid at a rate equal to the rate of basic pay for level ,,iv of the ,executive ,schedule4 7#e7 ,vacancies ,a vacancy in the ,taskforce shall be filled by an appointment of a new member by the ,director in consultation with-- 7,a7 public elementary school teachers and other educators2 7,b7 public secondary school teachers and other educators2 7,c7 public school leaders2 and 7,d7 individuals representing organizations with expertise in education policy4 7d7 ,director of ,taskforce ,the ,director of the ,taskforce shall be appointed by the ,commissioner1 in consultation with-- 7#a7 public elementary school teachers and other educators2 7#b7 public secondary school teachers and other educators2 7#c7 public school leaders2 7#d7 school-based mental health services providers2 and 7#e7 organizations representing educators1 including unions and professional associations4 7e7 ,report required ,not later than #b years after the date on which the ,commissioner completes all appointments to the ,taskforce required under subsection 7c77#a71 the ,taskforce shall submit to the ,committee on ,health1 ,education1 ,labor1 and ,pensions of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,education and ,workforce of the ,house of ,representatives a report that includes-- 7#a7 a review1 disaggregated by each ,state1 of assessments administered to students in kindergarten through grade #ab that includes-- 7,a7 a description of each summative assessment the ,state used1 including assessments developed pursuant to the innovative assessment demonstration authority under section #abjd of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcfd72 7,b7 an estimation of the cost of administering each such assessment1 including the value of the contract as well as any hardware1 software1 and other procurements required to administer the assessment2 7,c7 an estimation1 for each grade1 of the test administration time allocated each academic year for such assessments1 including time spent on preparing for such assessments1 such as through the use of student practice tests2 7,d7 an estimation1 for each grade1 of the classroom instructional time lost each academic year while preparing students for each such assessment2 and 7,e7 a description of how each ,state is using data from such assessments1 including whether such data is used for punitive purposes2 7#b7 an accounting of ,federal1 ,state1 and local funds paid to for-profit entities for the purpose of designing1 developing1 administering1 and scoring summative assessments2 7#c7 a study of the interaction between statewide summative assessment and accountability systems1 as implemented as of the date of the beginning of the report required under this subsection1 and the quality of teaching and learning1 including-- 7,a7 the extent to which statewide summative assessments are aligned to #bast century skill development2 7,b7 the extent to which such assessment and accountability systems lead to a narrowing of curriculum2 and 7,c7 the effect of such assessment and accountability systems on the quality of instruction and opportunities for deeper learning across a variety of subjects and skills2 7#d7 a description of barriers that prevent schools from establishing and implementing innovative assessment systems that promote performance-based assessment2 7#e7 recommendations to overcome such barriers2 and 7#f7 recommendations for innovative assessment systems that-- 7,a7 are created in partnership with teachers and other educators2 7,b7 empower teachers2 7,c7 reduce elementary and secondary school reliance upon summative assessment tools from for-profit third-party vendors2 and 7,d7 create a framework for designing a balanced assessment system that supports equitable opportunities for learning and centers students' needs4 7f7 ,expiration of taskforce ,the ,taskforce shall expire on the date that is #cj days after the date of the submission of the report required under subsection 7d74 #ajbad4 ,prohibition on use of ,,esea funds for certain purposes ,a ,state receiving funds under the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcja et seq47 may not-- 7#a7 consider the summative assessments required under section #aaaa7;b77#b7 of such ,act as a sole factor when-- 7,a7 implementing grade-retention policies2 7,b7 awarding a student a high school diploma2 or 7,c7 evaluating the performance of teachers or administrators2 or 7#b7 establish a rating system for elementary schools1 secondary schools1 or local educational agencies that serve such elementary schools or secondary schools based exclusively on-- 7,a7 such summative assessment scores of students who attend such elementary schools or secondary schools2 or 7,b7 with respect to secondary schools1 the graduation rates of students that attend such secondary schools4 #ajbae4 ,expansion of the innovative assessment demonstration authority 7a7 ,expansion of authority ,section #abjd of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcfd7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking #e years and inserting #g years2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7i7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking #c years and inserting #e years2 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking a total number of not more than #g participating ,state educational agencies and inserting a total number of not more than #bj participating ,state educational agencies2 7#b7 in subsection 7e77#b77;,a7-- 7,a7 in clause 7x7 by striking and at the end2 7,b7 in clause 7xi77,,ii71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7xii7 be of equal or greater rigor to the ,state assessments under section #aaaa7;b77#b7 7as determined by the ,secretary74 2 7#c7 in subsection 7f77#a77;,b77i7-- 7,a7 by striking comparable to the ,state assessments and inserting of equal or greater rigor to the ,state assessments2 and 7,b7 by inserting 7as determined by the ,secretary7 before 1 valid2 7#d7 in subsection 7i77#c7-- 7,a7 by striking comparable to measures of academic achievement and inserting of equal or greater rigor to measures of academic achievement2 and 7,b7 by inserting 7as determined by the ,secretary7 before across the ,state2 and 7#e7 in subsection 7m77#a77;,a77ii7-- 7,a7 by striking comparable with statewide assessments and inserting of equal or greater rigor to statewide assessments2 and 7,b7 by inserting 7as determined by the ,secretary7 before the semicolon at the end4 7b7 ,authorization of appropriations ,section #abjd7k7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcfd7k77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,a ,state and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,in general ,a ,state 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#b7 ,authorization of appropriations ,in addition to amounts otherwise made available1 there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section #ajj1jjj1jjj for the fiscal year in which the date of the enactment of ,transforming ,education for the ,future ,act occurs1 and for each of the #d succeeding fiscal years4 4 #ajbaf4 ,professional development on innovative1 high-quality testing models 7a7 ,grants authorized ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall award1 on a competitive basis1 grants to eligible entities to carry out the activities described in subsection 7d74 7b7 ,applications 7#a7 ,in general ,to be considered for a grant under this section1 an eligible entity shall submit an application to the ,secretary at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,secretary may require4 7#b7 ,resubmission of application ,in a case in which an eligible entity submits an application under paragraph 7#a7 and is not awarded a grant under this section-- 7,a7 the ,secretary shall provide to such eligible entity-- 7i7 the reasons for denial of such application1 including a list of any selection criteria that the eligible entity did not meet2 and 7ii7 a list of recommended changes to be made by the eligible entity to such application before resubmission in order to meet such selection criteria2 and 7,b7 the eligible entity may resubmit such application in accordance with paragraph 7#a7 not earlier than #a year after such entity receives the information required under subparagraph 7,a74 7c7 ,priority2 diversity of programs 7#a7 ,priority ,in awarding grants under this section1 the ,secretary shall give priority to eligible entities that serve elementary schools or secondary schools that receive funds under part ,a of title ,i of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcaa et seq474 7#b7 ,diversity of programs ,in awarding grants under this section1 the ,secretary shall ensure that1 to the extent practicable1 grants are distributed among eligible entities that serve-- 7,a7 geographically diverse areas1 including urban1 suburban1 and rural areas2 and 7,b7 ,indian ,tribes or ,tribal organizations4 7d7 ,grant uses ,an eligible entity that receives a grant under this section shall use such funds to-- 7#a7 provide professional development and training for educators to implement innovative assessment systems that provide timely1 actionable data on student knowledge and skills2 and 7#b7 develop materials and resources for the implementation of innovative assessment systems4 7e7 ,grant period 7#a7 ,grant period ,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 one #c-year period for an eligible entity that demonstrates to the ,secretary the success of the program funded under the grant in such manner and containing such information as the ,secretary may require4 7f7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,eligible entity ,the term eligible entity means-- 7,a7 a local educational agency2 7,b7 a ,state educational agency2 and 7,c7 a partnership between an entity described in subparagraph 7,a7 or 7,b7 and-- 7i7 an institution of higher education2 or 7ii7 a nonprofit organization with expertise relevant to the activities and practices described in subsection 7d74 7#b7 ,innovative assessment system ,the term innovative assessment system has the meaning given such term in section #abjd of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcfd74 7g7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section #ajj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbg through #bjca4 #b ,state ,accountability ,system ,reform #ajbba4 ,minimum number of students ,section #aaaa of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcaa7 is amended-- 7#a7 by amending subsection 7c77#c7 to read as follows3 7#c7 ,minimum number of students ,with respect to any provisions under this part that require disaggregation of information by each subgroup of students1 the minimum number of students that the ,state shall include to carry out such requirements shall be #aj4 2 7#b7 by striking subclause 7,,viii7 of section #aaaa7;e77#a77;,b77iii7 7and redesignating the succeeding subclauses accordingly72 and 7#c7 by striking subclause 7,i7 of section 7h77#a77;,c77i7 7and redesignating the succeeding subclauses accordingly74 #ajbbb4 ,accountability indicators ,section #aaaa7;c77#d77;,b7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcaa7;c77#d77;,b77 is amended-- 7#a7 in clause 7iii7-- 7,a7 in subclause 7,i71 by striking and at the end2 7,b7 in subclause 7,,ii71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7,,iii7 student access to and completion of advanced coursework4 2 and 7#b7 in clause 7v7-- 7,a7 in subclause 7,i7-- 7i7 in item 7bb71 by striking and at the end2 7ii7 by redesignating item 7cc7 as item 7dd72 and 7iii7 by inserting after item 7bb7 the following3 7cc7 measures school climate and safety in accordance with subclause 7,,iii72 and 2 7,b7 in subclause 7,,ii7-- 7i7 by striking subclause 7,,vii72 7ii7 by redesignating subclauses 7,,iii7 through 7,,vi7 as items 7aa7 through 7dd71 respectively2 7iii7 by redesignating subclause 7,,viii7 as item 7ee72 and 7iv7 in item 7cc71 as so redesignated1 by inserting except for as applied to high school students1 before student access2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7,,iii7 7aa7 ,school climate and safety shall be measured through the level of participation 7relative to the total population of the school7 in representative qualitative research methods1 including-- 7,,aa7 focus groups2 7,,bb7 interviews2 and 7,,cc7 surveys4 7bb7 ,in carrying out a representative qualitative research method under item 7aa71 the ,state shall-- 7,,aa7 include questions on school discipline practices1 class sizes1 quality and availability of mental health supports1 quality and inclusivity of curriculum and instruction1 clarity and accessibility of emergency plans1 and any other questions as determined by the ,state2 7,,bb7 make such methods accessible to ,english learners1 students with disabilities1 and students reading below grade level1 based on the most currently available ,state academic assessment data under subsection 7b77#b71 as applicable2 and 7,,cc7 ensure such methods are completed by a representative sample of students1 educators1 and1 to the extent practicable1 parents4 4 #ajbbc4 ,support for schools identified for support and improvement 7a7 ,school improvement ,section #ajjc7;a77#a7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcjc7;a77#a77 is amended by striking #g percent and inserting #aj percent4 7b7 ,continued support for school and ,,lea improvement ,section #aaaa7;d77#c7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcaa7;d77#c77 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 as subparagraphs 7,b7 and 7,c71 respectively2 7#b7 by striking ,state1 the ,state educational agency and inserting the following3 ,state-- 7,a7 the ,secretary shall-- 7i7 beginning on the date of enactment of this subparagraph1 and every #c school years thereafter1 conduct audits of how ,states are using funds received under this part1 and resource allocation reviews required under paragraph 7#c77;,a77ii72 7ii7 submit the results of such audits to ,congress2 and 7iii7 publish the results of such audits on a publicly available website of the ,department2 2 7#c7 in subparagraph 7,b71 as so redesignated-- 7,a7 by inserting the ,state educational agency before shall2 7,b7 in clause 7i7-- 7i7 in the matter preceding subclause 7,i71 by striking establish statewide exit criteria for and inserting with respect to statewide exit criteria1 establish2 7ii7 by redesignating subclause 7,,ii7 as subclause 7,,iii72 7iii7 by striking subclause 7,i7 and inserting the following3 7,i7 such criteria for when a school is no longer identified by the ,state for comprehensive support and improvement under subsection 7c77#d77;,d77i7 or targeted support and improvement under subsection 7c77#d77;,c71 where such requirements include that such school must improve outcomes1 for no less than #b consecutive years for the lowest-performing subgroups at such school2 and 7,,ii7 specific steps that such ,state educational agency will take to assist schools that do not meaningfully improve student subgroup outcomes within #c years of entering comprehensive support and improvement under subsection 7c77#d77;,d77i7 or targeted support and improvement under subsection 7c77#d77;,c71 which may include more rigorous ,state-determined action1 such as the implementation of interventions 7which may include addressing school-level operations72 and 2 and 7iv7 in subclause 7,,iii71 as so redesignated1 by inserting such criteria for before schools described in2 7,c7 in clause 7ii7-- 7i7 by striking periodically and inserting not less than once every #c years1 before review resource allocation2 and 7ii7 in subclause 7,,ii71 by striking and at the end2 7,d7 in clause 7iii77,,ii71 by striking and at the end2 and 7,e7 by adding at the end the following3 7iv7 publish on a publicly accessible website of the ,state educational agency-- 7aa7 evidence-based school improvement strategies2 and 7bb7 information with respect to how such agency will support local educational agencies and schools in developing comprehensive support and improvement plans under paragraph 7#a7 or targeted support and improvement plans under paragraph 7#b71 respectively2 7v7 explain how such agency will work with schools served by such agency described in subclauses 7,,ii7 and 7,,iii7 of clause 7ii71 and the local educational agencies that serve such schools1 to implement improvement efforts related to comprehensive support and improvement under subsection 7c77#d77;,d77i7 or targeted support and improvement under subsection 7c77#d77;,c72 and 7vi7 an assurance that ,state educational agencies will require local educational agencies to provide additional funding to schools identified for comprehensive support and improvement under subsection 7c77#d77;,d77i7 or targeted support and improvement under subsection 7c77#d77;,c7 than such schools were provided prior to the designation1 as practicable4 2 and 7#d7 in subparagraph 7,c71 as so redesignated1 by inserting the ,state educational agency before may4 ,,ii ,support for ,school ,climate and ,safety ,a ,civil ,rights #bajja4 ,authorization of appropriations 7a7 ,,ocr ,in addition to amounts otherwise made available1 there are authorized to be appropriated for expenses necessary for the ,office for ,civil ,rights of the ,department of ,education 7as established under section #bjc of the ,department of ,education ,organization ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #cdac771 #bhj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbg through #bjca4 7b7 ,part ,c of title ,i ,section #ajjb7;c7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcjb7;c77 is amended by striking #cgd1gea1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjag through #bjbj and inserting #ajj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbg through #bjca4 7c7 ,part ,d of title ,i ,section #ajjb7;d7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcjb7;d77 is amended by striking #dg1fad1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjag through #bjbj and inserting #ajj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbg through #bjca4 7d7 ,part ,a of title ,,ii ,section #bjjc7;a7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ffjc7;a77 is amended by striking #b1bie1hcj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjag through #bjbj and inserting #b1djj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbg through #bjca4 7e7 ,title ,,iii ,section #cjja of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fhja7 is amended by striking paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#d7 and inserting #a1jjj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbg through #bjca4 7f7 ,part ,b of title ,v ,section #ebcd of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #gcee;c7 is amended by striking #afi1hdj1jjj for each of the fiscal years #bjag through #bjbj and inserting #djj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbg through #bjca4 #bajjb4 ,agency guidance on preventing discrimination and bias 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this section1 the ,secretary shall issue guidance that clarifies-- 7#a7 what constitutes unlawful discrimination in school discipline under ,federal civil rights laws2 7#b7 the standards for determining disparate treatment in the administration of school discipline2 7#c7 the standards for determining when school discipline policies result in unlawful disparate impact2 7#d7 the effect of law enforcement presence in schools on discrimination in school discipline policies2 and 7#e7 the benefits of restorative practices in schools1 as well as strategies that schools can use to implement such practices4 7b7 ,restorative practices defined ,in this section1 the term restorative practices means evidence-based practices that-- 7#a7 acknowledge and honor the dignity of students2 7#b7 are proactive approaches that teach and build community1 empathy1 and accountability school-wide to reduce and discourage undesirable student behavior2 7#c7 improve school climate1 elevate students' voices1 and strengthen all relationships in a school community2 7#d7 may include-- 7,a7 strategies such as restorative dialogue1 informal conferencing1 proactive circles1 and responsive circles2 7,b7 reactive strategies that address conflicts1 individual incidents1 and classroom-wide issues2 and 7,c7 formal conferences1 reintegration circles1 and circles of support and accountability to cultivate empathy and repair harm2 and 7#e7 do not include mediation or school-based mediation to address bullying1 harassment1 or other forms of discrimination4 #bajjc4 ,desegregating schools 7a7 ,emergency school aid program 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall carry out the program authorized under section #gjd7;a7 of the ,emergency ,school ,aid ,act 7title ,,vii of ,public ,law #ib-cah7 in accordance with paragraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated for the purpose of carrying out the program described in paragraph 7#a7 #a1jjj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbg through #bjca1 to remain available for obligation and expenditure during the fiscal year succeeding the fiscal year for which they are appropriated4 7b7 ,updated guidance ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this section1 the ,secretary shall develop and make publicly available guidance on integration in ,state educational agencies and local educational agencies1 including information on ,federal transportation and housing resources that may be used to aid in such integration4 ,b ,educator and ,staff ,support #a ,professional ,development #bbaja4 ,professional development ,section #bajc7;b77#c77;,e7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ffac7;b77#c77;,e77 is amended-- 7#a7 in clause 7i71 by inserting and develop digital literacy1 media literacy1 and ,,ai literacy skills before the semicolon2 7#b7 in clause 7v71 by striking and2 7#c7 in clause 7vi71 by striking the semicolon and inserting 2 and2 and 7#d7 by adding at the end the following3 7vii7 reduce and prevent bullying and harassment in schools2 7viii7 develop cultural competency and implement culturally relevant curricula and instruction in the classroom2 7ix7 integrate restorative practices 7as such term is defined in section #bajjb in ,transforming ,education for the ,future ,act7 into multi-tiered system of supports frameworks1 positive behavior interventions and supports1 and other disciplinary procedures and processes in schools2 7x7 develop resources and supports for students who identify as lesbian1 gay1 bisexual1 transgender1 queer1 or any other minority sexual or gender identity2 and 7xi7 integrate arts and design principles into curricula and instruction centered on science1 technology1 engineering1 and math 7commonly referred to as ,,stem74 4 #b ,american ,teachers #bbbja4 ,grants to support ,state efforts to increase teacher salaries 7a7 ,teacher salary incentive grants 7#a7 ,purpose ,the purpose of this section is to ensure that each teacher who is employed full-time at a qualifying school in a ,state earns an annual salary for any year of employment of not less than #fj1jjj 7adjusted for inflation74 7#b7 ,grants for minimum salary threshold 7,a7 ,in general ,from amounts made available to carry out this section1 the ,secretary of ,education shall award #d-year grants to ,state educational agencies4 7,b7 ,application ,to be eligible to receive a grant under this section1 a ,state educational agency shall submit an application to the ,secretary at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,secretary may require1 including-- 7i7 the plan required under subparagraph 7,c72 and 7ii7 the assurances required under subparagraph 7,d74 7,c7 ,sustainability plan ,the ,secretary shall require a ,state educational agency submitting an application under subparagraph 7,b7 to provide a plan that demonstrates how1 following the conclusion of the #d-year grant period1 such agency will continue to maintain and adjust the annual base minimum salary in accordance with subsection 7b74 7,d7 ,required assurances ,the ,secretary shall require a ,state educational agency submitting an application under subparagraph 7,b7 to provide an assurance in such application that-- 7i7 if necessary to achieve the purpose of this section1 the ,state will enact and enforce legislation to establish a statewide teacher salary schedule or otherwise to establish minimum teacher salary requirements2 7ii7 each teacher described in paragraph 7#a7 will be compensated on a salary basis at an annual rate per school year that is not less than the salary threshold described in subsection 7b72 7iii7 each teacher who is employed part-time at a qualifying school in a ,state will be compensated on a salary basis at an annual rate per school year that is not less than the salary threshold described in subsection 7b71 proportionately reduced in accordance with the number of hours worked by such teacher2 7iv7 priority will be given to local educational agencies in accordance with subparagraph 7,e77ii72 and 7v7 the ,state educational agency will1 upon request by the ,secretary1 carry out the compliance demonstration in accordance with subsection 7c77#c74 7,e7 ,subgrants 7i7 ,in general ,a ,state educational agency awarded a grant under this section shall use not less than #he percent of the grant funds to award subgrants to local educational agencies to carry out the purpose of this section4 7ii7 ,priority ,the ,state educational agency1 in allocating funds to local educational agencies under this section1 shall give priority to local educational agencies-- 7,i7 serving greater numbers or percentages of elementary or secondary schools receiving funds under title ,i of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcja et seq472 or 7,,ii7 with respect to which all of the schools served by the local educational agency are designated with a locale code of #da1 #db1 or #dc1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7b7 ,salary threshold 7#a7 ,in general ,for school year #bjbg-bjbh1 the base minimum salary dollar amount shall be #fj1jjj4 7#b7 ,inflation adjustment ,for school year #bjbh-bjbi and each succeeding school year1 the dollar amount referred to in paragraph 7#a7 shall be deemed to refer to the dollar amount calculated under this subsection for the preceding school year1 increased by a percentage equal to the annual percentage increase in the ,consumer ,price ,index for ,all ,urban ,consumers published by the ,department of ,labor for the most recent calendar year4 7#c7 ,no salary limit ,the base minimum salary dollar amount may be greater than the dollar amount described in paragraphs 7#a7 or 7#b74 7c7 ,supplement1 not supplant 7#a7 ,in general ,grant funds received under this section shall be used to supplement and not supplant other ,federal1 ,state1 and local public funds that would1 in the absence of such ,federal funds1 be made available for teacher base salaries4 7#b7 ,maintenance of effort ,a ,state educational agency or local educational agency shall not reduce or adjust any teacher pay or ,state teacher loan forgiveness program due to the eligibility of teachers within the jurisdiction of such agency for pay supplementation under this section4 7#c7 ,compliance demonstration to ,secretary ,each ,state educational agency and local educational agency1 upon request by the ,secretary1 shall demonstrate that the methodology used to allocate teacher pay and ,state teacher loan forgiveness 7if applicable7 to teachers and qualifying schools ensures that each such teacher and school receives the same ,state and local funds for teacher compensation it would receive if this section had not been enacted4 #bbbjb4 ,grants for adjustment of teacher salaries 7a7 ,in general ,from amounts made available to carry out this section1 the ,secretary of ,education shall award grants to eligible ,state educational agencies to provide1 in accordance with subsection 7c71 cost-of-living adjustments to the annual base salary of such ,state and the annual salary of each teacher who is employed full-time at a qualifying school in such ,state4 7b7 ,application ,to be eligible to receive such a grant1 the ,state educational agency shall submit an application to the ,secretary at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,secretary may require1 including the demonstration required under subsection 7d77#b74 7c7 ,adjustment ,the annual base salary of the ,state and the annual salary of each teacher described in subsection 7a7 shall be increased by a percentage equal to the annual percentage increase in the ,consumer ,price ,index for ,all ,urban ,consumers published by the ,department of ,labor for the most recent calendar year4 7d7 ,eligible ,state defined ,in this section1 the term eligible ,state education agency means a ,state educational agency-- 7#a7 with an annual base salary of not less than #fj1jjj for teachers who are employed full-time at a qualifying school2 and 7#b7 that demonstrates in the application submitted under subsection 7b7 that1 due to inflation1 such ,state is unable to adjust such base salary or the annual salaries of such teachers for cost-of-living4 #bbbjc4 ,enhanced awareness of the value of teaching profession ,the ,secretary may reserve not more than #d percent of the funds appropriated under section #bbbjf to carry out a national campaign-- 7#a7 to increase awareness about the importance of teachers and the value of the teaching profession2 7#b7 to encourage secondary school and college students to consider teaching as a professional career2 and 7#c7 to diversify the pool of individuals who enter the teaching profession4 #bbbjd4 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this subtitle shall be construed to alter or otherwise affect the rights1 remedies1 and procedures afforded to school or local educational agency employees under ,federal1 ,state1 or local laws 7including applicable regulations1 court orders1 or requirements that local educational agencies negotiate or meet and confer in good faith7 or under the terms of collective bargaining agreements1 memoranda of understanding1 or other agreements between such employers and their employees4 #bbbje4 ,definitions ,in this subtitle3 7#a7 ,qualifying school ,the term qualifying school means1 with respect to any school year1 a public elementary school or a public secondary school4 7#b7 ,teacher ,the term teacher means an individual who-- 7,a7 is a teacher of record who provides direct classroom teaching 7or classroom-type teaching in a nonclassroom setting7 in a qualifying school for not less than the normal or statutory number of hours of work for a full-time or part-time teacher over a complete school year 7as determined by the ,state in which the school is located72 7,b7 meets the applicable requirements for ,state certification or licensure1 as applicable1 in the ,state in which such school is located and in the subject area in which the individual is the teacher of record2 and 7,c7 possesses skills and knowledge needed for effective classroom practice1 including with respect to demonstrating the ability to improve student learning4 7#c7 ,teacher of record ,the term teacher of record means a teacher who has-- 7,a7 been assigned the responsibility for specified pupils' learning in a grade1 subject1 or course as reflected on the school's official record of attendance2 7,b7 learned and developed extensive teaching and basic classroom management skills2 and 7,c7 demonstrated the ability to plan and deliver instruction to students from different cultural backgrounds and with different learning styles and to assess and support student learning4 #bbbjf4 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this part such sums as may be necessary for fiscal years #bjbg through #bjca4 #c ,preparing and ,retaining ,all ,paraeducators #bbcja4 ,grants to support efforts to recruit and retain paraprofessionals in schools 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,education shall carry out a program under which the ,secretary makes allotments to ,state educational agencies to assist ,states1 local educational agencies1 and educational service agencies in recruiting and retaining paraprofessionals in public elementary schools1 secondary schools1 and preschool programs4 7b7 ,state-by-,state allocation ,each ,state educational agency that has an application approved by the ,secretary under subsection 7e77#a7 shall be allocated an amount that bears the same relationship to the amount appropriated to carry out this subtitle for each fiscal year as the amount received by all local educational agencies in the ,state under part ,a of title ,i of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcaa et seq47 for the previous fiscal year bears to the total amount received under such part for such fiscal year by all local educational agencies in every ,state4 7c7 ,use of funds 7#a7 ,state reservation ,a ,state educational agency that receives an allotment under subsection 7b7 may reserve not more than #e percent of the allotment for administrative activities relating to the grant program under paragraph 7#b7 and to carry out statewide activities to support the recruitment and retention of paraprofessionals in public elementary schools1 secondary schools1 and preschool programs in the ,state4 7#b7 ,subgrants to eligible entities ,from amounts received under subsection 7b7 and not reserved under paragraph 7#a71 a ,state educational agency shall make subgrants to eligible entities1 on a competitive basis1 to support the recruitment and retention of paraprofessionals in public elementary schools1 secondary schools1 and preschool programs1 which may include activities such as-- 7,a7 establishing paraprofessional leader induction and mentoring programs that are evidence-based 7to the extent a ,state determines that such evidence is reasonably available7 and designed to-- 7i7 improve classroom instruction and student learning and achievement1 including through improving school leadership programs2 and 7ii7 increase the retention of paraprofessionals2 7,b7 developing and implementing high-quality professional development programs to recruit and retain paraprofessionals in the elementary schools1 secondary schools1 and preschool programs served by eligible entities2 7,c7 providing paraprofessionals with the skills1 credentials1 or certifications needed to educate all students1 such as-- 7i7 a special education certificate2 7ii7 an ,english learner certificate2 7iii7 an advanced paraeducator certification to support specialized instruction2 and 7iv7 a certification in teaching2 and 7,d7 increasing wages for paraprofessionals or providing bonus pay incentives to retain and recruit paraprofessionals4 7d7 ,priority 7#a7 ,in general ,in making subgrants to eligible entities under subsection 7c77#b71 a ,state educational agency shall give priority to entities-- 7,a7 that serve greater numbers or percentages of children from low-income families2 7,b7 in which all schools served by the entity are designated with a locale code of #da1 #db1 or #dc1 as determined by the ,secretary of ,education2 or 7,c7 in which all schools served by the entity-- 7i7 receive special assistance payments under section #aa7;a77#a77;,f7 of the ,richard ,b4 ,russell ,national ,school ,lunch ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agei;a7a77#a77;,f772 and 7ii7 have an identified student percentage 7as such term is defined in section #bde4i7;f77#a77;iii7 of title #g1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or any successor regulations77 of not less than the applicable threshold under section #aa7;a77#a77;,f77viii7 of the ,richard ,b4 ,russell ,national ,school ,lunch ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agei;a7a77#a77;,f77viii774 7#b7 ,low-income family ,for purposes of paragraph 7#a77;,a71 the term low-income family means a family-- 7,a7 in which a child is eligible for the school lunch program under the ,richard ,b4 ,russell ,national ,school ,lunch ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agea et seq472 7,b7 in which the child is-- 7i7 enrolled in a school that receives special assistance payments under section #aa7;a77#a77;,f7 of the ,richard ,b4 ,russell ,national ,school ,lunch ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agei;a7a77#a77;,f772 and 7ii7 is an identified student 7as defined in section #aa7;a77#a77;,f77i7 of that ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agei;a7a77#a77;,f77i7772 7,c7 receiving assistance under the program of block grants to ,states for temporary assistance for needy families established under part ,a of title ,,iv of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fja et seq472 or 7,d7 in which the child is eligible to receive medical assistance under the ,medicaid program under title ,,xix of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acif et seq474 7e7 ,applications 7#a7 ,state applications 7,a7 ,in general ,to be eligible to receive a grant under subsection 7a71 a ,state educational agency shall submit an application to the ,secretary at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,secretary may require4 7,b7 ,required ,assurances ,a ,state educational agency submitting an application under subparagraph 7,a7 shall include in such application an assurance that-- 7i7 in making subgrants under subsection 7c77#b71 the ,state will give priority to eligible entities described in subsection 7d72 and 7ii7 the ,state educational agency will comply with the reporting requirements under subsection 7f74 7#b7 ,eligible entity applications ,to be eligible to receive a subgrant from a ,state educational agency under subsection 7c77#b71 an eligible entity shall submit an application to the ,state educational agency at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,state educational agency may require4 7f7 ,implementation and evaluation ,on an annual basis1 in each fiscal year for which a ,state educational agency receives a grant under this section1 such agency shall prepare and submit to the ,secretary of ,education a report that includes-- 7#a7 updated average paraprofessional pay baselines for that fiscal year1 disaggregated by the statewide average and the average within the schools served by each eligible entity in the ,state2 7#b7 a description of how the ,state and eligible entities in the ,state increased the average wages for paraprofessional baselines in a manner consistent with the statewide annual goals for the corresponding fiscal year2 7#c7 updated data on the number of paraprofessionals employed by eligible entities in the ,state-- 7,a7 who earn less than the average wage for paraprofessionals in the ,state2 and 7,b7 who earn less than the average wage for paraprofessionals employed by the eligible entity concerned2 7#d7 identification of any eligible entity that used a subgrant under subsection 7c77#b7 to increase the number of paraprofessionals employed in the schools and preschools served by such entity2 7#e7 a description of the actions the ,state educational agency will take in the next fiscal year to support eligible entities experiencing a shortage of paraprofessionals2 and 7#f7 a description of any professional development activities used by eligible entities to recruit and retain paraprofessionals4 7g7 ,rules of construction for collective bargaining 7#a7 ,in general ,subject to paragraph 7#b71 nothing in this section shall be construed to alter or otherwise affect the rights1 remedies1 and procedures afforded to school employees or employees of an eligible entity 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 employers and their employees4 7#b7 ,compliance ,paragraph 7#a7 shall not be construed to exempt a ,state1 eligible entity1 or school from complying with this section or from negotiating in compliance with ,state labor laws to comply with this section4 7h7 ,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 #bjbg through #bjca4 7i7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,eligible entity ,the term eligible entity means-- 7,a7 an educational service agency that serves a high-need school or a consortium of high-need schools2 or 7,b7 a local educational agency4 7#b7 ,high-need school ,the term high-need school has the meaning given that term in section #bbdc7;f77#b7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ffgc7;f77#b774 7#c7 ,paraprofessional ,the term paraprofessional has the meaning given that term in section #cbja of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #gjaa74 7#d7 ,preschool program ,the term preschool program means a program that-- 7,a7 provides for the care1 development1 and education of infants1 toddlers1 or young children age #e and under2 7,b7 meets any applicable ,state or local government licensing1 certification1 approval1 and registration requirements2 and 7,c7 is operated by a public or private school that is supported1 sponsored1 supervised1 or administered by an eligible entity4 #d ,supporting the ,mental ,health of ,educators and ,staff #bbdja4 ,dissemination of best practices ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,education1 shall identify and disseminate evidence-based or evidence-informed best practices for-- 7#a7 preventing suicide and improving mental health and resiliency among education professionals and other school staff2 and 7#b7 training education professionals and other school staff in appropriate strategies to support1 maintain1 and promote their mental health4 #bbdjb4 ,education and awareness initiative encouraging use of mental health and substance use disorder services 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services 7in this section referred to as the ,secretary71 in consultation with relevant stakeholders1 including medical professional associations1 shall establish a national evidence-based or evidence-informed education and awareness initiative-- 7#a7 to encourage education professionals and other school staff to seek support and care for their mental health or substance use concerns1 to help such professionals and staff identify factors associated with risks for suicide and mental health conditions1 and to help such professionals and staff learn how best to respond to such risks1 with the goal of preventing suicide1 mental health conditions1 and substance use disorders2 and 7#b7 to address stigma associated with seeking mental health and substance use disorder services4 7b7 ,reporting ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall provide to the ,congress an update on the activities and outcomes of the initiative under subsection 7a71 including a description of quantitative and qualitative metrics used to evaluate such activities and outcomes4 7c7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section #aj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbg through #bjbi4 #bbdjc4 ,programs to promote mental health among the education workforce ,the ,public ,health ,service ,act is amended by inserting after section #gfd;,a 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bidt7 the following3 #gfd;,b4 ,programs to promote mental health among the education workforce 7a7 ,programs ,to promote mental health among education professionals and other school staff 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall award grants or contracts to eligible entities to establish or enhance evidence-based or evidence-informed programs dedicated to improving mental health and resiliency for education professionals and other school staff4 7#b7 ,eligibility ,to be eligible to receive a grant or contract under this subsection1 an entity shall be a ,state educational agency1 a local educational agency1 an institution of higher education1 or a consortia thereof4 7#c7 ,use of funds ,a recipient of a grant or contract under this subsection shall use funds received through the grant or contract to implement a new program or enhance an existing program to promote mental health among education professionals and other school staff1 which may include-- 7,a7 improving awareness among education professionals and other school staff about risk factors for1 and signs of1 suicide and mental health or substance use disorders1 in accordance with evidence-based or evidence-informed practices2 7,b7 establishing new1 or enhancing existing1 evidence-based or evidence-informed programs for preventing suicide and improving mental health and resiliency among education professionals and other school staff2 7,c7 establishing new1 or enhancing existing1 peer-support programs among education professionals and other school staff2 or 7,d7 providing mental health care1 follow-up services and care by a licensed or certified mental health professional 7including by means of telehealth71 or a referral for such care or services by a licensed or certified mental health professional1 as appropriate4 7#d7 ,priority ,in awarding grants and contracts under this subsection1 the ,secretary shall give priority to eligible entities in areas with a high percentage of schools receiving financial assistance under part ,a of title ,i of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife4 7b7 ,training grants ,the ,secretary may establish a program to award grants to institutions of higher education1 ,state educational agencies1 local educational agencies1 ,state or local governments1 ,indian ,tribes or ,tribal organizations1 or other appropriate public or private nonprofit entities 7or consortia of entities1 including entities promoting multidisciplinary approaches7 to support the inclusion in educator preparation programs 7including administrator preparation programs71 and in training1 continuing education1 or professional development programs for education professionals and other school staff1 of evidence-based or evidence-informed strategies-- 7#a7 to address mental and substance use disorders2 and 7#b7 to improve mental health and resiliency among education professionals and other school staff4 7c7 ,grant terms ,a grant or contract awarded under subsection 7a7 or 7b7 shall be for a period of #c years4 7d7 ,application submission ,an entity seeking a grant or contract under subsection 7a7 or 7b7 shall submit an application to the ,secretary at such time1 in such manner1 and accompanied by such information as the ,secretary may require4 7e7 ,annual report ,an entity awarded a grant or contract under subsection 7a7 or 7b7 shall submit to the ,secretary an annual report evaluating the activities supported by the grant or contract4 7f7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term institution of higher education has the meaning given to such term in section #aja of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife4 7#b7 ,the terms local educational agency and ,state educational agency have the meanings given to such terms in section #haja of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife4 7g7 ,authorization of appropriations ,to carry out this section1 there is authorized to be appropriated #ce1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbg through #bjbi4 4 #bbdjd4 ,review with respect to education workforce mental health and resiliency 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services 7in this section referred to as the ,secretary71 in consultation with relevant stakeholders1 shall-- 7#a7 conduct a review on improving-- 7,a7 the mental health of education professionals and other school staff2 and 7,b7 the outcomes of programs authorized under this part and section #gfd;,b of the ,public ,health ,service ,act2 and 7#b7 submit a report to the ,congress on the results of such review4 7b7 ,considerations ,the review under subsection 7a7 may include-- 7#a7 assessing the prevalence and severity of mental health conditions among education professionals and other school staff1 and determining the factors that contribute to those mental health conditions2 7#b7 assessing barriers to seeking and accessing mental health care for education professionals and other school staff1 and actions taken by ,state educational agencies and local educational agencies1 or other organizations1 as appropriate1 to address such barriers2 7#c7 determining the effects of the ,,covid-#ai public health emergency on the mental health of education professionals and other school staff and lessons learned for future public health emergencies2 7#d7 assessing programs and policies that promote mental health and resiliency among education professionals and other school staff1 including programs and policies to strengthen mental health and resiliency among education professionals and other school staff2 and 7#e7 assessing the efficacy of training programs for education professionals and other school staff that promote resiliency and improve mental health4 7c7 ,recommendations ,the review under subsection 7a71 as appropriate1 shall identify best practices related to1 and make recommendations to address-- 7#a7 improving mental health and resiliency among education professionals and other school staff2 7#b7 removing barriers to mental health care for education professionals and other school staff2 and 7#c7 strategies to promote resiliency among education professionals and other school staff in health care settings4 #bbdje4 ,,gao report ,not later than #d years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall submit to the ,congress a report on the extent to which ,federal substance use disorder and mental health grant programs address the prevalence and severity of mental health conditions and substance use disorders among education professionals and other school staff4 ,such report shall-- 7#a7 include an analysis of available evidence and data related to such conditions and programs2 and 7#b7 assess whether there are duplicative goals and objectives among such grant programs4 ,c ,school ,climate and ,safety #a ,fentanyl ,awareness for ,children and ,teens in ,schools ,a ,definitions #bcaaa4 ,definitions ,in this part3 7#a7 ,classified school employee ,the term classified school employee means an employee of a ,state or of any political subdivision of a ,state1 or an employee of a nonprofit organization1 who works in any grade from prekindergarten through high school in any of the following occupational specialties3 7,a7 ,paraprofessional1 including paraeducator services4 7,b7 ,clerical and administrative services4 7,c7 ,transportation services4 7,d7 ,food and nutrition services4 7,e7 ,custodial and maintenance services4 7,f7 ,security services4 7,g7 ,health and student services4 7,h7 ,technical services4 7,i7 ,skilled trades4 7#b7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary1 unless otherwise specified1 refers to the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services4 7#c7 ,synthetic opioids ,the term synthetic opioids means substances1 including fentanyl and any substituted derivative of fentanyl1 that-- 7,a7 are synthesized in a laboratory2 and 7,b7 act on the same targets in the brain as natural opioids to produce analgesic effects4 ,b ,partnership ,grants for ,local and ,state ,educational ,agencies #bcaba4 ,synthetic opioid misuse and overdose education1 awareness1 and prevention pilot program 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,education1 shall administer a pilot program to provide financial assistance to eligible partnerships for the prevention of1 treatment of1 and recovery from1 disorders stemming from the misuse of synthetic opioids by secondary school-aged children4 7b7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,eligible partnership ,the term eligible partnership means a partnership of-- 7,a7 a local educational agency1 a ,state educational agency1 a ,bureau of ,indian ,education school1 an educational service agency1 or a consortium of entities that includes a ,state1 local1 territorial1 or ,tribal education agency or organization seeking to establish or expand a program to reduce the misuse of synthetic opioids and establish recovery programs or services for children1 adolescents1 and young adults2 and 7,b7 a ,state1 local1 territorial1 or ,tribal health agency or organization1 a qualified nongovernmental entity with appropriate expertise in providing substance use disorder education1 prevention1 and treatment services or programs for secondary school-aged children1 as defined by the ,secretary1 or a consortium of entities that includes a ,state1 local1 territorial1 or ,tribal health agency or organization4 7#b7 ,recovery program ,the term recovery program means a program-- 7,a7 to help secondary school-aged children who are recovering from substance use disorders to initiate1 stabilize1 and maintain healthy and productive lives in the community2 and 7,b7 that includes peer-to-peer support delivered by individuals with lived experience in recovery1 and communal activities to build recovery skills and supportive social networks4 7c7 ,pilot program authorized ,the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,education1 shall award #c-year grants1 on a competitive basis1 to up to #be eligible partnerships to enable such partnerships to prevent the misuse of synthetic opioids by secondary school-aged children4 7d7 ,use of funds ,an eligible partnership that receives a grant under this section shall use amounts made available through such grant for evidence-based activities1 which may include any of the following3 7#a7 ,developing evidence-based materials for teachers to use as a component of classroom instruction1 and sharing these materials with parents and families4 7#b7 ,designing evidence-based professional development for teachers1 school leaders1 specialized instructional support personnel1 classified school employees1 and other school staff members4 7#c7 ,developing in- and out-of-school workshops and accessible and tailored content for students1 families1 and teachers to attain information about the misuse of synthetic opioids4 7#d7 ,creating efficient and effective multimedia communication campaigns1 including through social media1 to maximize outreach efforts to students1 parents1 and families4 7#e7 ,awarding contracts to nonprofit organizations-- 7,a7 specializing in substance misuse prevention education efforts2 7,b7 with demonstrated success in reaching1 engaging1 and supporting local and ,state educational agencies1 ,bureau of ,indian ,education schools1 and other schools2 and 7,c7 with expertise in designing recovery programs for synthetic opioid misuse and overdose prevention4 7#f7 ,establishing peer-to-peer counseling programs for students at secondary schools to support the work of school-based mental health professionals in preventing the misuse of synthetic opioids4 7#g7 ,other purposes as may be specified by the ,secretary4 7e7 ,applications and assurances ,to seek a grant under this section1 an eligible partnership shall submit an application to the ,secretary at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,secretary may reasonably require1 which shall include the following3 7#a7 ,a description1 containing qualitative and quantitative information1 of the existing need for such a grant in the area proposed to be served through the grant1 which description may include information on-- 7,a7 the rate of misuse of and overdoses attributable to synthetic opioids among youth under the age of #ba2 7,b7 if available1 data indicating the trend of synthetic opioid misuse and overdoses among youth under the age of #ba over the past #e years2 and 7,c7 the availability of synthetic opioids4 7#b7 ,a description of the initiatives1 activities1 or programs the eligible partnership will fund through the grant1 including how such initiatives1 activities1 or programs will reduce the misuse of and overdoses attributable to synthetic opioids in the area proposed to be served through the grant4 7#c7 ,a description of how the eligible partnership will establish a local interagency agreement to ensure adequate and effective collaboration among entities in the partnership to carry out the initiatives1 activities1 or programs described in paragraph 7#b74 7#d7 ,a description of how the initiatives1 activities1 or programs described in paragraph 7#b7 will be linguistically appropriate and culturally responsive for students and families served by the eligible partnership4 7#e7 ,a description of how the initiatives1 activities1 or programs described in paragraph 7#b7 will support students and families served by the eligible partnership in reversing individual and community-wide effects of synthetic opioid misuse and overdoses4 7#f7 ,an assurance that-- 7,a7 persons providing services through the grant awarded to the eligible partnership will be adequately trained to provide such services2 and 7,b7 teachers1 school leaders1 administrators1 specialized instructional support personnel1 representatives of local ,indian ,tribes or ,tribal organizations as appropriate1 other school personnel1 and parents or guardians of students participating in services funded through a grant under this section will be engaged in the design and implementation of the initiatives1 activities1 or programs described in paragraph 7#b74 7#g7 ,a description of how the eligible partnership will support and integrate existing school1 local educational agency1 and ,state initiatives1 activities1 or programs with the initiatives1 activities1 or programs described in paragraph 7#b7 to provide synthetic opioid misuse and overdose prevention services for students1 as appropriate4 7f7 ,priority ,in awarding grants under this section1 the ,secretary shall give priority to eligible partnerships that have a higher rate of youth illicit drug use1 including the use of fentanyl and other synthetic opioids4 7g7 ,distribution of awards ,subject to subsection 7f71 the ,secretary shall ensure that grants awarded under this section are equitably distributed among the geographical regions of the ,united ,states and among ,tribal1 urban1 suburban1 and rural populations4 7h7 ,supplement1 not supplant ,any services provided through initiatives1 activities1 or programs carried out under this section shall supplement1 not supplant1 other ,federal or ,state funds available to carry out activities described in this subpart4 7i7 ,accountability 7#a7 ,review ,in accordance with section #bcabb7;b71 the ,secretary shall regularly review the initiatives1 activities1 or programs of eligible partnerships receiving a grant under this section to ensure that such partnerships are using the grant for the purposes for which it was provided4 7#b7 ,notification of reports ,not later than #ij days after the ,secretary awards grants for the first year of the program under this section1 the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 require eligible partnerships receiving a grant under this section to submit reports1 on an annual basis1 detailing the initiatives1 activities1 or programs funded through such grant2 and 7,b7 notify such eligible partnerships of such reporting requirement4 7#c7 ,timeline of reports ,each eligible partnership receiving a grant under this section shall submit the first report described in paragraph 7#b7 to the ,secretary not later than #a year after receiving a grant under this section4 7#d7 ,content of reports ,each report required under paragraph 7#b7 shall include1 at minimum1 the following information3 7,a7 ,a description of the effectiveness of the grant awarded under this section in reducing synthetic opioid misuse and overdose among the students served by the eligible partnership4 7,b7 ,details regarding the initiatives1 activities1 or programs funded through the grant and further details about any subgrants awarded by the eligible partnership to help carry out planned initiatives1 activities1 or programs4 7,c7 ,to the extent practicable1 narrative statements from teachers1 school leaders1 specialized instructional support personnel1 or other relevant stakeholders describing the process of implementing the initiatives1 activities1 or programs developed through the grant4 7,d7 ,if applicable1 a description of any challenges faced by the eligible partnership in reaching or engaging parents1 students1 teachers1 school leaders1 specialized instructional support personnel1 and other relevant stakeholders with the initiatives1 activities1 or programs developed through the grant4 7,e7 ,any other information the ,secretary may require4 7#e7 ,submission of reports ,not later than #ahj days after receiving reports from eligible partnerships receiving a grant under this section1 the ,secretary shall submit such reports and a brief overview of the data and outcomes described in such reports to the ,committees on ,education and ,workforce and ,energy and ,commerce of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,health1 ,education1 ,labor1 and ,pensions of the ,senate4 7j7 ,publication of programs ,each eligible partnership receiving a grant under this section shall-- 7#a7 post on the eligible partnership's publicly accessible website the initiatives1 activities1 and programs supported through the grant2 and 7#b7 disseminate to families served by the eligible partnership1 in widely accessible formats1 content from and information about such initiatives1 activities1 and programs4 7k7 ,sharing of best practices ,the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 collect content from and information about all initiatives1 activities1 and programs developed by each eligible partnerships through a grant under this section2 and 7#b7 in conjunction with the ,secretary of ,education1 make such content and information publicly available and widely accessible4 #bcabb4 ,authorization of appropriations2 reservation 7a7 ,authorization ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out section #bcaba such sums as may be necessary for each of fiscal years #bjbg through #bjbi4 7b7 ,reservation for evaluation and technical assistance ,the ,secretary may reserve not more than #e percent of the funds appropriated under subsection 7a7 for any fiscal year to-- 7#a7 conduct a rigorous1 independent evaluation of the initiatives1 activities1 or programs funded under section #bcaba2 7#b7 provide technical assistance and share best practices with respect to initiatives1 activities1 or programs that are developed by eligible partnerships through grants under section #bcaba2 and 7#c7 provide technical assistance to eligible partnerships applying for a grant under section #bcaba1 through the use of webinars1 direct emails1 mailed outreach1 and other strategies designed to reach underserved eligible partnerships1 including eligible partnerships located in rural and remote areas4 ,c ,establishment of ,interagency ,task ,force #bcaca4 ,interagency ,task ,force on ,preventing ,synthetic ,opioid ,misuse and ,overdose ,among ,youth 7a7 ,establishment ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall establish a task force1 to be known as the ,interagency ,task ,force on ,preventing ,opioid ,misuse and ,overdose ,among ,youth 7in this section referred to as the ,task ,force7 to identify1 evaluate1 and make recommendations to coordinate and improve ,federal responses to synthetic opioid overdose and misuse in youth4 7b7 ,membership ,the membership of the ,task ,force shall include-- 7#a7 the officials serving under paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#i7 of subsection 7c72 and 7#b7 the members serving under paragraphs 7#aj71 7#aa71 and 7#ab7 of subsection 7c71 to be appointed by the ,secretary4 7c7 ,composition ,the ,task ,force shall be composed of at least #ab1 but not more than #ag1 members as follows3 7#a7 ,the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services1 who shall serve as ,chair of the ,task ,force4 7#b7 ,the ,secretary of ,education4 7#c7 ,the ,assistant ,secretary for ,mental ,health and ,substance ,use4 7#d7 ,the ,assistant ,secretary for ,children and ,families4 7#e7 ,the ,director of the ,centers for ,disease ,control and ,prevention4 7#f7 ,the ,assistant ,secretary for ,elementary and ,secondary ,education4 7#g7 ,the ,director of the ,agency for ,healthcare ,research and ,quality4 7#h7 ,the ,surgeon ,general of the ,united ,states4 7#i7 ,the ,director of the ,national ,institute of ,mental ,health of the ,national ,institutes of ,health4 7#aj7 ,at least two1 and not more than three1 non-,federal representatives who are parents of youth who died from an overdose of fentanyl or another synthetic opioid4 7#aa7 ,at least one1 and not more than two1 non-,federal representatives of one or more nationally recognized nonprofit organizations working to raise awareness about and prevent misuse of synthetic opioids by youth4 7#ab7 ,such other ,federal or non-,federal representatives as determined by the ,secretary4 7d7 ,duties ,the ,task ,force shall-- 7#a7 develop and regularly update a report that identifies1 analyzes1 and evaluates the state of ,federal1 ,state1 and local programs to address synthetic opioid misuse and overdose in youth1 and identifies best practices1 including-- 7,a7 a set of evidence-based1 evidence-informed1 and promising practices with respect to-- 7i7 prevention strategies for youth at risk of fentanyl and synthetic opioids misuse and overdose2 7ii7 the identification1 screening1 diagnosis1 intervention1 and treatment of youth affected by synthetic opioid misuse2 7iii7 the expeditious referral to1 and implementation of1 practices and supports that prevent and mitigate the effects of synthetic opioid misuse and overdose in youth2 and 7iv7 community-based or multigenerational practices that support youth and families affected by synthetic opioid misuse and overdose2 and 7,b7 ,federal and ,state programs and activities to prevent1 screen1 diagnose1 intervene1 and treat synthetic opioid misuse and overdose in youth2 and 7#b7 develop and regularly update a national strategy for-- 7,a7 youth synthetic opioid misuse and overdose prevention1 taking into consideration the findings of the reports under paragraph 7#a72 and 7,b7 how the ,task ,force and ,federal departments and agencies represented on the ,task ,force will prioritize options for1 and implement a coordinated approach to1 addressing synthetic opioid misuse and overdose4 #bcacb4 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this subpart shall be construed to limit or otherwise alter the authority of any of the ,federal agencies referred to in section #bdaba7;c7 to carry out programs to reduce synthetic opioid overdose and misuse under other provisions of law4 ,d ,amendments to the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife #bcada4 ,professional development for school personnel ,section #baja7;c77#d77;,b7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ffaa7;c77#d77;,b77 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating clauses 7xvi7 through 7xxi7 as clauses 7xvii7 through 7xxii71 respectively2 and 7#b7 by inserting after clause 7xv7 the following3 7xvi7 ,providing training for all school personnel1 including teachers1 principals1 other school leaders1 specialized instructional support personnel1 paraprofessionals1 counselors1 and mental health professionals1 regarding how to address and prevent the misuse of synthetic opioids1 including fentanyl or any substituted derivative of fentanyl1 among students4 4 #bcadb4 ,amendments to local educational agency plans ,section #aaab7;b7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcab7;b77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#ab77;,b71 by striking and at the end2 7#b7 by redesignating paragraph 7#ac7 as paragraph 7#ad72 and 7#c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#ab7 the following3 7#ac7 how the local educational agency will engage teachers and school leaders1 in consultation with parents1 local educational agency administrators1 public health officials1 paraprofessionals1 specialized instructional support personnel1 school counselors1 and school psychologists1 to address and prevent the misuse of synthetic opioids1 including fentanyl or any substituted derivative of fentanyl1 among students2 and 4 #bcadc4 ,amendments to ,state educational agency plans ,section #aaaa7;g77#a7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcaa7;g77#a77 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,f71 by striking and at the end2 7#b7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,g7 as subparagraph 7,h72 and 7#c7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,f7 the following3 7,g7 how the ,state educational agency will provide support to local educational agencies receiving assistance under this part in addressing and preventing the misuse of synthetic opioids1 including fentanyl or any substituted derivative of fentanyl1 among students2 and 4 ,e ,amendments to ,department of ,education ,data ,collection #bcaea4 ,national ,center for ,education ,statistics ,school ,crime and ,safety ,data ,section #aec7;a77#a77;,h7 of the ,education ,sciences ,reform ,act of #bjjb 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #iedc7;a77#a77;,h77 is amended-- 7#a7 in clause 7ii71 by striking and at the end2 7#b7 in clause 7iii71 by inserting and at the end2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7iv7 access to synthetic opioids1 including fentanyl1 on school premises1 and the effects of such substances on school safety and student health and well-being2 4 ,f ,school-,based ,health ,centers and ,reporting #bcafa4 ,naloxone in school-based health centers ,section #cii,z-#a7;f77#a77;,a7 of the ,public ,health ,service ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bhj;h-#e7;f77#a77;,a77 is amended-- 7#a7 in clause 7iv71 by striking and at the end and inserting or2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7v7 the purchase of naloxone to reverse the effects of opioid overdose1 and the establishment of other programs to address and prevent the misuse of synthetic opioids1 including fentanyl or any substituted derivative of fentanyl2 and 4 #bcafb4 ,amendments to the ,monitoring the ,future survey ,beginning on ,january #a1 #bjbg1 the ,director of the ,national ,institute on ,drug ,abuse1 in collaboration with the ,secretary and the ,director of the ,national ,institutes of ,health1 shall require the survey funded by the ,national ,institute on ,drug ,abuse and titled ,monitoring the ,future to include-- 7#a7 indicators to measure the use of1 perception of harm of1 and access to counterfeit or synthetic opioids among youth2 and 7#b7 where applicable1 indicators to measure the extent to which respondents are aware of the counterfeit or synthetic nature of any opioids used or encountered by such respondents4 #bcafc4 ,youth ,risk ,behavior ,survey ,beginning on ,january #a1 #bjbg1 the ,director of the ,centers for ,disease ,control and ,prevention shall require the data collection survey for the ,youth ,risk ,behavior ,surveillance ,system to include-- 7#a7 questions related to the use of1 awareness regarding1 and exposure to counterfeit or synthetic opioids1 including fentanyl2 and 7#b7 where applicable1 indicators to measure the extent to which respondents are aware of the counterfeit or synthetic nature of any opioids used or encountered by such respondents4 #bcafd4 ,evaluation of the effectiveness and reach of the ,state ,unintentional ,drug ,overdose ,reporting ,system 7a7 ,evaluation ,beginning on or after ,january #a1 #bjbg1 the ,director of the ,centers for ,disease ,control and ,prevention shall conduct an evaluation determining the effectiveness of the ,state ,unintentional ,drug ,overdose ,reporting ,system in collecting and reporting data regarding specific synthetic opioids causing or contributing to overdose and death among secondary school-aged children4 7b7 ,reports ,not later than #ahj days after concluding such evaluation1 the ,director of the ,centers for ,disease ,control and ,prevention shall develop and submit to the ,committees on ,energy and ,commerce and ,education and ,workforce of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,health1 ,education1 ,labor1 and ,pensions of the ,senate the findings of the evaluation and1 if applicable1 recommendations to improve the quality and availability of data described in subsection 7a74 7c7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary for fiscal year #bjbg to carry out this section4 #b ,protecting ,our ,students in ,schools ,a ,purposes2 ,definitions #bcbaa4 ,purposes ,the purposes of this part are to-- 7#a7 eliminate the use of corporal punishment in schools2 7#b7 ensure1 regardless of sexual orientation1 gender identity or expression1 sex1 race1 color1 national origin1 disability1 or religion1 the health and safety of all students and program personnel in schools and promote a positive school climate and culture2 7#c7 assist ,states1 local educational agencies1 and schools in improving school climate and culture by implementing positive behavioral interventions and supports1 and other models 7including models such as restorative justice interventions1 trauma-informed care1 multi-tiered system of supports1 crisis and de-escalation interventions1 implicit bias training1 and culturally responsive teaching71 to address student behavior and work to eliminate the use of exclusionary and aversive discipline practices or interventions2 7#d7 ensure all program personnel have the supports and training necessary to implement positive behavioral interventions and supports and other models to address student behavior and improve school climate and culture2 and 7#e7 collect and analyze data on exclusionary and aversive discipline practices or interventions in schools4 #bcbab4 ,definitions ,in this part3 7#a7 ,corporal punishment ,the term corporal punishment means1 with respect to a student1 a deliberate act which causes the student to feel physical pain for the purpose of discipline1 including an act of physical force1 such as striking1 spanking1 or paddling1 inflicted on a student's body1 requiring a student to assume a painful physical position1 or the use of chemical sprays1 electroshock weapons1 or stun guns on a student's body4 7#b7 ,model ,the term model means an activity1 strategy1 framework1 or intervention that is evidence-based1 to the extent practicable4 7#c7 ,positive behavioral interventions and supports ,the term positive behavioral interventions and supports-- 7,a7 means a schoolwide1 systematic approach that embeds evidence-based practices and data-driven decision making to improve school climate and culture in order to achieve improved academic and social outcomes and increase learning for all students 7including students with the most complex and intensive behavioral needs72 and 7,b7 encompasses a range of systemic and individualized positive strategies to teach and reinforce school-expected behaviors1 while discouraging and diminishing undesirable behaviors4 7#d7 ,program ,the term program means-- 7,a7 all of the operations of a local educational agency1 system of vocational education1 or other school system2 7,b7 a program that serves children who receive services for which financial assistance is provided in accordance with the ,head ,start ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ihca et seq472 or 7,c7 an elementary school or secondary school that is not a public school that enrolls a student who receives special education and related services under the ,individuals with ,disabilities ,education ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #adjj et seq474 7#e7 ,program personnel 7,a7 ,in general ,subject to subparagraph 7,b71 the term program personnel means any agent of a program1 including an individual who is employed by a program1 or who performs services for a program on a contractual basis1 including-- 7i7 school leaders2 7ii7 teachers2 7iii7 specialized instructional support personnel2 7iv7 paraprofessionals2 or 7v7 other staff4 7,b7 ,exclusion ,notwithstanding subparagraph 7,a71 program personnel shall not include a law enforcement officer or a school security guard4 7#f7 ,protection and advocacy system ,the term protection and advocacy system means a protection and advocacy system established under section #adc of the ,developmental ,disabilities ,assistance and ,bill of ,rights ,act of #bjjj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aejdc74 7#g7 ,law enforcement officer ,the term law enforcement officer-- 7,a7 means any person who-- 7i7 is a ,state1 ,tribal1 or local law enforcement officer 7as defined in section #abjd of title ,i of the ,omnibus ,crime ,control and ,safe ,streets ,act of #aifh 7#cd ,u4,s4,c4 #ajbhd772 and 7ii7 is assigned by the employing law enforcement agency to a program1 who is contracting with a program1 or who is employed by a program2 and 7,b7 includes an individual referred to as a school resource officer if that individual meets the definition in subparagraph 7,a74 7#h7 ,school security guard ,the term school security guard means an individual who is not a sworn law enforcement officer and who is responsible for addressing one or more of the following safety and crime prevention activities in and around a program3 7,a7 ,assisting program personnel in safety incidents4 7,b7 ,educating students in crime and illegal drug use prevention and safety4 7,c7 ,developing or expanding community justice initiatives for students4 7,d7 ,training students in conflict resolution and supporting restorative justice programs4 7,e7 ,serving as a liaison between the program and outside agencies1 including other law enforcement agencies4 7,f7 ,screening students or visitors to the program for prohibited items4 7#i7 ,student ,the term student means an individual enrolled in a program4 ,b ,prohibition of ,corporal ,punishment #bcbba4 ,prohibition of corporal punishment 7a7 ,prohibition ,no student shall be subjected to corporal punishment by program personnel1 a law enforcement officer1 or a school security guard under any program which receives ,federal financial assistance4 7b7 ,private right of action ,a student who has been subjected to corporal punishment by program personnel1 a law enforcement officer1 or a school security guard in violation of subsection 7a71 or the parent of such student1 may file a civil action in any ,federal or ,state court of competent jurisdiction against the program under which the violation is alleged to have occurred for attorneys' fees1 expert fees1 injunctive relief1 and compensatory damages4 #bcbbb4 ,civil actions by the ,attorney ,general ,whenever the ,attorney ,general receives a complaint in writing signed by a parent 7including a legal guardian7 or a group of parents 7including legal guardians7 alleging that a program which receives ,federal financial assistance is in violation of the prohibition under section #bcbba with respect to a minor child of such a parent and the ,attorney ,general believes the complaint is meritorious1 the ,attorney ,general is authorized1 after giving notice of such complaint to the appropriate program and certifying that the ,attorney ,general is satisfied that such program has had a reasonable time to adjust the conditions alleged in such complaint1 to institute for or in the name of the ,united ,states a civil action in any appropriate district court of the ,united ,states against such parties and for such relief as may be appropriate1 and such court shall have and shall exercise jurisdiction of proceedings instituted pursuant to this section4 ,the ,attorney ,general may implead as defendants such additional parties as are or become necessary to the grant of effective relief hereunder4 #bcbbc4 ,enforcement by the ,office for ,civil ,rights 7a7 ,referral to ,office for ,civil ,rights ,the ,secretary shall refer any complaint alleging a violation of section #bdbaa7;a7 to the ,office for ,civil ,rights of the ,department of ,education for an investigation4 7b7 ,process for referral ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall develop and implement a procedure for receiving a complaint alleging a violation of section #bdbaa7;a74 7c7 ,failure ,to comply ,in the event that a program has failed to comply with section #bdbaa7;a71 the ,secretary shall carry out at least one of the following3 7#a7 ,withhold from such program1 in whole or in part1 further payments 7including payments for administrative costs7 under an applicable program 7as such term is defined in section #djj7;c7 of the ,general ,education ,provisions ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #abba7;c777 in accordance with section #dee of such ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #abcd;d74 7#b7 ,enter into a compliance agreement in accordance with section #deg of the ,general ,education ,provisions ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #abcd;f74 7#c7 ,issue a complaint to compel compliance of such program through a cease and desist order1 in the same manner the ,secretary is authorized to take such action under section #def of the ,general ,education ,provisions ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #abcd;c74 7d7 ,cessation of withholding of funds ,if the ,secretary determines 7whether by certification or other appropriate evidence7 that a program that is subject to the withholding of payments under subsection 7c77#a7 of this section has cured the failure providing the basis for the withholding of payments on a date that is within #a year from the date on which such payments were first withheld1 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 cease the withholding of payments with respect to that program under such subsection2 and 7#b7 reimburse all the withheld payments under such subsection to such program4 7e7 ,withheld funds ,the funds appropriated or made available for the payments that were withheld under subsection 7c77#a7 shall be available for expenditure to that program pursuant to this subsection for up to #a year from the date upon which the determination in subsection 7d7 was made4 7f7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section shall be construed to limit the ,secretary's authority under the ,general ,education ,provisions ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #abba et seq474 #bcbbd4 ,parent notification and protection and advocacy systems 7a7 ,notification ,if a student is subject to corporal punishment committed by program personnel1 a law enforcement officer1 or a school security guard at a program1 the program serving such student shall notify1 in writing1 not later than #bd hours after such use of force occurs1 the facts of such use of force to-- 7#a7 the parent or parents of such student2 7#b7 the ,state educational agency2 and 7#c7 the local law enforcement agency4 7b7 ,notification for students with disabilities ,in the case of a student described in subsection 7a7 who is an individual with a disability 7as defined in section #c of the ,americans with ,disabilities ,act of #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abajb77 the program serving such student shall-- 7#a7 in addition to the notification described in such subsection1 notify1 in writing1 not later than #bd hours after the use of force described in such subsection occurs1 the facts of such use of force to the relevant protection and advocacy system2 and 7#b7 provide any information to the relevant protection and advocacy system that the protection and advocacy system may require4 7c7 ,restatement of authority ,protection and advocacy systems shall have the same authorities and rights provided under subtitle ,c of title ,i of the ,developmental ,disabilities ,assistance and ,bill of ,rights ,act of #bjjj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aejda et seq47 with respect to protections provided for students under this part when such students are otherwise eligible to be clients of the protection and advocacy system1 including investigating1 monitoring1 and enforcing such protections4 ,c ,state ,activities and ,grant ,program #bcbca4 ,state plan and enforcement 7a7 ,state requirements ,in accordance with the schedule specified in subsection 7c71 each ,state educational agency that receives ,federal financial assistance shall provide to the ,secretary-- 7#a7 in the case of a ,state that did not prohibit corporal punishment in schools before the date of enactment of this ,act1 a written assurance that-- 7,a7 all programs located in such ,state have been notified of the requirements of this part2 7,b7 all program personnel of such ,state educational agency have received training with respect to such requirements2 7,c7 parents of students served by such ,state educational agency have been notified of the requirements1 rights1 and remedies available under this part2 and 7,d7 the notification required under subparagraph 7,c7 is publicly available on the website of the ,state educational agency2 7#b7 in the case of a ,state that prohibited corporal punishment in schools before the date of enactment of this ,act1 a written assurance that all programs located in such ,state have been notified of the requirements of this part2 and 7#c7 a school climate report that includes a description of-- 7,a7 the policies and procedures of the ,state educational agency with respect to exclusionary and aversive discipline practices or interventions in such schools2 7,b7 how the ,state educational agency plans to implement1 is implementing1 or has implemented positive behavioral interventions and supports and other models to address student behavior and reduce the use of exclusionary and aversive discipline practices or interventions in the public elementary and secondary schools of such ,state as required under section #aaaa7;g77#a77;,c7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcaa7;g77#a77;,c772 and 7,c7 efforts of the ,state educational agency to ensure program personnel receive the supports and training necessary to implement the interventions1 supports1 and other models described in subparagraph 7,b74 7b7 ,local educational agency requirements ,in accordance with the schedule specified in subsection 7c71 each local educational agency shall submit to the ,state educational agency a report that includes the information the ,state educational agency determines necessary to comply with the requirements of subsection 7a74 7c7 ,submission schedule ,states and local educational agencies shall make the submissions required under subsections 7a7 and 7b7 as follows3 7#a7 ,the initial submissions shall be made not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act and on an annual basis during each of the #c years following the year of the first submission4 7#b7 ,after the expiration of the #c-year period described in paragraph 7#a71 subsequent submissions shall be made not less frequently than once every #b years4 7d7 ,report ,for each year in which the ,secretary receives submissions from ,states in accordance with the schedule specified in subsection 7c71 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 submit to the ,committee on ,education and ,workforce of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,health1 ,education1 ,labor1 and ,pensions of the ,senate a report summarizing the findings of the school climate reports received from ,states for such year2 and 7#b7 make the school climate reports publicly available4 7e7 ,enforcement 7#a7 ,in general 7,a7 ,use of remedies ,if a ,state educational agency fails to comply with subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall carry out at least one of the following3 7i7 ,withhold1 in whole or in part1 further payments under an applicable program 7as such term is defined in section #djj7;c7 of the ,general ,education ,provisions ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #abba7;c777 in accordance with section #dee of such ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #abcd;d74 7ii7 ,enter into a compliance agreement in accordance with section #deg of the ,general ,education ,provisions ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #abcd;f74 7iii7 ,issue a complaint to compel compliance of the ,state educational agency through a cease and desist order1 in the same manner the ,secretary is authorized to take such action under section #def of the ,general ,education ,provisions ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #abcd;e74 7,b7 ,cessation of withholding of funds ,if the ,secretary determines 7whether by certification or other appropriate evidence7 that a ,state educational agency that is subject to the withholding of payments under subparagraph 7,a77i7 has cured the failure providing the basis for the withholding of payments within #a year from the date on which such payments were first withheld1 the ,secretary shall-- 7i7 cease the withholding of payments with respect to the ,state educational agency under such subparagraph2 and 7ii7 reimburse all the withheld payments under such subparagraph to such ,state educational agency4 7#b7 ,withheld funds ,the funds appropriated or made available for the payments that were withheld under paragraph 7#a77;,a77i7 shall be available for expenditure to that program pursuant to this paragraph for up to #a year from the date upon which the determination in paragraph 7#a77;,b7 was made4 7#c7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this subsection shall be construed to limit the ,secretary's authority under the ,general ,education ,provisions ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #abba et seq474 #bcbcb4 ,grant authority 7a7 ,in general ,from the amount appropriated under section #bdbcf1 the ,secretary may award grants to ,state educational agencies to improve school climate and culture by implementing positive behavioral interventions and supports and other models to address student behavior and reduce the use of exclusionary and aversive discipline practices or interventions in public elementary schools and secondary schools4 7b7 ,duration of grant 7#a7 ,in general ,a grant under this section shall be awarded to a ,state educational agency for a #c-year period4 7#b7 ,reapplication ,at the end of a grant period described in paragraph 7#a71 a ,state educational agency desiring a subsequent grant under this section may be eligible for such grant if such ,state educational agency-- 7,a7 submits an application under subsection 7c72 and 7,b7 demonstrates-- 7i7 that such ,state educational agency effectively used grant funds to carry out the required activities under subsection 7e7 during the previous grant period2 and 7ii7 with respect to such ,state educational agency1 a decrease in at least one of the following3 7,i7 ,exclusionary and aversive discipline practices or interventions1 including in-school suspensions1 out-of-school suspensions1 and expulsions4 7,,ii7 ,school-related arrests4 7,,iii7 ,referrals of students to law enforcement4 7#c7 ,data ,a ,state educational agency shall1 with respect to the data used under paragraph 7#b77;,b77ii7-- 7,a7 cross-tabulate such data and disaggregate by race1 gender1 disability1 and ,english learner status2 and 7,b7 redact all personally identifiable information from such data4 7c7 ,application 7#a7 ,in general ,each ,state educational agency desiring a grant under this section shall submit an application to the ,secretary at such time1 in such manner1 and accompanied by such information as the ,secretary may require1 including-- 7,a7 information on how the ,state educational agency will carry out the required activities specified in subsection 7e72 7,b7 a description of how the ,state educational agency will improve school climate and culture by reducing the use of exclusionary and aversive discipline practices or interventions2 7,c7 a description of how the ,state educational agency will implement positive behavioral interventions and supports1 and other models 7including models such as restorative justice interventions1 trauma-informed care1 multi-tiered system of supports1 crisis and de-escalation interventions1 implicit bias training1 and culturally responsive teaching71 to address student behavior and work to eliminate the use of exclusionary and aversive discipline practices or interventions2 and 7,d7 a description of how the ,state educational agency will develop and implement high-quality training for program personnel designed to improve school climate and culture and increase the use of positive behavioral interventions and supports and other models to address student behavior and reduce the use of exclusionary and aversive discipline practices or interventions4 7#b7 ,priority ,in awarding grants under this section1 the ,secretary shall give priority to ,state educational agencies-- 7,a7 with a high percentage of in-school suspensions1 out-of-school suspensions1 expulsions1 school-related arrests1 and referrals of students to law enforcement2 7,b7 that lack positive behavioral interventions and supports and other models to improve school climate and culture2 or 7,c7 that are in most need of assistance relating to improving school climate and culture by reducing the use of exclusionary and aversive discipline practices or interventions1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7d7 ,authority ,to make subgrants 7#a7 ,in general ,a ,state educational agency receiving a grant under this section may use such grant funds to award subgrants1 on a competitive basis in accordance with subsection 7e77#b71 to local educational agencies4 7#b7 ,application ,a local educational agency desiring to receive a subgrant under this section shall submit an application to the applicable ,state educational agency at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,state educational agency may require1 including the information described in subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,d7 of subsection 7c77#a7 with respect to the local educational agency4 7e7 ,required activities 7#a7 ,in general ,a ,state educational agency receiving a grant1 or a local educational agency receiving a subgrant1 under this section shall use such grant or subgrant funds to carry out the following3 7,a7 ,developing and implementing high-quality training for program personnel designed to-- 7i7 improve school climate and culture2 7ii7 increase use of positive behavioral interventions and supports and other models to address student behavior2 and 7iii7 reduce the use of exclusionary and aversive discipline practices or interventions and the discriminatory and disproportionate impact such practices have on students based on their race1 ethnicity1 gender1 or disability4 7,b7 ,providing technical assistance to improve school climate and culture by implementing positive behavioral interventions and supports1 and other models 7including models such as restorative justice interventions1 trauma-informed care1 multi-tiered system of supports1 crisis and de-escalation interventions1 implicit bias training1 and culturally responsive teaching71 to address student behavior and work to eliminate the use of exclusionary and aversive discipline practices or interventions4 7,c7 ,researching1 developing1 implementing1 and evaluating models1 policies1 and procedures to reduce the use of exclusionary and aversive discipline practices or interventions in public elementary schools and secondary schools4 7#b7 ,priority ,a ,state educational agency or local educational agency shall prioritize carrying out the activities specified in subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,c7 of paragraph 7#a7 in public elementary schools and secondary schools-- 7,a7 in which a disproportionately high percentage of students who have been subjected to disciplinary proceedings or have otherwise experienced the application of such a school's discipline policies1 practices1 and procedures1 relative to such school's total student population1 are students of color or students with disabilities 7as defined in section #fjb of the ,individuals with ,disabilities ,education ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #adja772 7,b7 with a high percentage of in-school suspensions1 out-of-school suspensions1 expulsions1 school-related arrests1 and referrals of students to law enforcement2 7,c7 that lack positive behavioral interventions and supports and other models to improve school climate and culture2 or 7,d7 that have demonstrated meaningful community engagement in selecting models to improve school climate and culture4 7f7 ,evaluation and report 7#a7 ,local educational agency reports ,each local educational agency receiving a subgrant under this section shall1 at the end of the grant period for such subgrant1 prepare and submit to the ,state educational agency a report that-- 7,a7 evaluates the progress of the local educational agency toward carrying out the required activities under subsection 7e72 and 7,b7 includes any additional information the ,state educational agency determines necessary to complete the report required under paragraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,state educational agency reports ,each ,state educational agency receiving a grant under this section shall1 at the end of the #c-year grant period for such grant1 prepare and submit to the ,secretary a report that-- 7,a7 evaluates the ,state's progress toward carrying out the required activities under subsection 7e72 7,b7 includes data on the impact of the grant program on school climate and culture during such grant period1 including1 with respect to the ,state educational agency1 data on the prevalence of1 and increase or decrease in-- 7i7 exclusionary and aversive discipline practices or interventions1 including in-school suspensions1 out-of-school suspensions1 and expulsions2 7ii7 school-related arrests2 and 7iii7 student referrals to law enforcement2 7,c7 includes the number of high-quality school climate and culture trainings conducted for program personnel during such grant period2 7,d7 describes the models implemented to improve school climate and culture during such grant period2 7,e7 specifies the number of subgrants made under subsection 7d7 and the local educational agencies that were awarded such subgrants2 and 7,f7 includes such information as the ,secretary may require4 7#c7 ,data ,a ,state educational agency shall1 with respect to the data described in paragraph 7#b77;,b7-- 7,a7 cross-tabulate and disaggregate the data in the same manner as under subsection 7b77#c77;,a72 and 7,b7 redact all personally identifiable information from such data4 7#d7 ,publication ,not later than #a year after receiving a report under paragraph 7#b71 the ,secretary shall make the report publicly available on the website of the ,department of ,education4 7g7 ,funds available for the ,department of the ,interior ,from the amount appropriated under section #bdbcf1 the ,secretary shall allocate-- 7#a7 #j4e percent of such funds to the ,secretary of the ,interior for activities under this section with respect to schools operated or funded by the ,department of the ,interior1 under such terms and conditions as the ,secretary may prescribe2 and 7#b7 #j4e percent of such funds for activities under this section with respect to schools operated in the outlying areas1 under such terms and conditions as the ,secretary may prescribe4 ,d ,additional ,provisions #bcbda4 ,federal regulations 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall issue such regulations as are necessary to reasonably ensure compliance with this part4 7b7 ,negotiated rulemaking process ,in carrying out subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall use a negotiated rulemaking process described in section #afja and section #afjb of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fega2 #fegb7 except subparagraph 7,a7 of subsection 7b77#c7 of such section #afja shall apply by substituting establish a negotiated rulemaking process2 for the text of such subparagraph4 #bcbdb4 ,other schools 7a7 ,department of ,defense ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall ensure that schools operated or funded by the ,department of ,defense ,education ,activity or otherwise operated or funded by the ,department of ,defense for the education of military-connected dependents comply with the regulations promulgated by the ,secretary pursuant to this part4 7b7 ,department of ,interior ,the ,secretary of the ,interior shall ensure that schools operated or funded by the ,department of the ,interior comply with the regulations promulgated by the ,secretary pursuant to this part4 #bcbdc4 ,limitation of authority 7a7 ,in general ,nothing in this part shall be construed-- 7#a7 to restrict or limit1 or allow the ,secretary to restrict or limit1 any other rights or remedies otherwise available to students or parents under ,federal1 ,state1 or local law or regulation2 or 7#b7 to restrict or limit ,federal1 ,state1 or local laws1 regulations1 or polices that provide for more stringent prohibitions or limitations on the use of corporal punishment than the prohibitions or limitations that are provided for in this ,act4 7b7 ,law enforcement officer duties ,nothing in this part shall be construed to prevent a sworn law enforcement officer from carrying out the lawful duties of the officer under otherwise applicable law4 7c7 ,rule of construction on enforcement ,nothing in this partt shall be construed to affect the enforcement of title ,,vi of the ,civil ,rights ,act of #aifd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjj;d et seq471 title ,,ix of the ,education ,amendments of #aigb 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #afha et seq471 section #ejd of the ,rehabilitation ,act of #aigc 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #gid71 or the ,department of ,education ,organization ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #cdja et seq47 and their enforcing regulations4 #bcbdd4 ,applicability to private schools and home schools 7a7 ,private schools ,nothing in this part shall be construed to affect any private school that does not receive1 or does not serve students who receive1 support in any form from any program or activity supported1 in whole or in part1 with ,federal funds4 7b7 ,home schools ,nothing in this part shall be construed to-- 7#a7 affect a home school1 whether or not a home school is treated as a private school or home school under ,state law2 or 7#b7 consider parents who are schooling a child at home as program personnel4 #bcbde4 ,severability ,if any provision of this part or the application of such provision to any person or circumstance is held to be unconstitutional1 the remaining provisions of this part and the application of such provisions to any person or circumstance shall not be affected thereby4 #bcbdf4 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out this part for fiscal year #bjbg and each fiscal year thereafter4 #c ,keeping ,all ,students ,safe #bccja4 ,definitions ,in this part3 7#a7 ,chemical restraint ,the term chemical restraint means a drug or medication used on a student to control behavior or restrict freedom of movement that is not-- 7,a7 prescribed by a licensed physician1 or other qualified health professional acting under the scope of authority of such physician under ,state law1 for the standard treatment of the medical or psychiatric condition of a student2 and 7,b7 administered as prescribed by the licensed physician or other qualified health professional acting under the scope of authority of such physician or professional under ,state law4 7#b7 ,law enforcement officer ,the term law enforcement officer-- 7,a7 means any person who-- 7i7 is a ,state1 ,tribal1 or local law enforcement officer 7as defined in section #abjd of title ,i of the ,omnibus ,crime ,control and ,safe ,streets ,act of #aifh 7#cd ,u4,s4,c4 #ajbhd772 and 7ii7 is assigned by the employing law enforcement agency to a program1 who is contracting with a program1 or who is employed by a program2 and 7,b7 includes an individual referred to as a school resource officer if that individual meets the definition in subparagraph 7,a74 7#c7 ,mechanical restraint ,the term mechanical restraint means the use of a device as a means of restricting the freedom of movement of a student4 7#d7 ,physical escort ,the term physical escort means the temporary touching or holding of the hand1 wrist1 arm1 shoulder1 or back of a student who is acting out for the purpose of inducing such student to walk to a safe location4 7#e7 ,physical restraint ,the term physical restraint means a personal restriction that immobilizes or reduces the ability of an individual to move freely the arms1 legs1 torso1 or head of such individual1 except that such term does not include a physical escort1 mechanical restraint1 or chemical restraint4 7#f7 ,positive behavioral interventions and supports ,the term positive behavioral interventions and supports-- 7,a7 means a schoolwide1 systematic approach that embeds evidence-based practices and data-driven decision making to improve school climate and culture in order to achieve improved academic and social outcomes and increase learning for all students 7including students with the most complex and intensive behavioral needs72 and 7,b7 encompasses a range of systemic and individualized positive strategies to teach and reinforce school-expected behaviors1 while discouraging and diminishing undesirable behaviors4 7#g7 ,program ,the term program means-- 7,a7 all of the operations of a local educational agency1 system of vocational education1 or other school system2 7,b7 a program that serves children who receive services for which financial assistance is provided in accordance with the ,head ,start ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ihca et seq472 or 7,c7 an elementary school or secondary school that is not a public school that enrolls a student who receives special education and related services under the ,individuals with ,disabilities ,education ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #adjj et seq474 7#h7 ,program personnel -- 7,a7 ,in general ,subject to subparagraph 7,b71 the term program personnel means any agent of a program1 including an individual who is employed by a program1 or who performs services for a program on a contractual basis1 including-- 7i7 school leaders2 7ii7 teachers2 7iii7 specialized instructional support personnel2 7iv7 paraprofessionals2 or 7v7 other staff4 7,b7 ,exclusion ,notwithstanding subparagraph 7,a71 program personnel shall not include a law enforcement officer or a school security guard4 7#i7 ,protection and advocacy system ,the term protection and advocacy system means a protection and advocacy system established under section #adc of the ,developmental ,disabilities ,assistance and ,bill of ,rights ,act of #bjjj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aejdc74 7#aj7 ,school security guard ,the term school security guard means an individual who is not a sworn law enforcement officer and who is responsible for addressing one or more of the following safety and crime prevention activities in and around a program3 7,a7 ,assisting program personnel in safety incidents4 7,b7 ,educating students in crime and illegal drug use prevention and safety4 7,c7 ,developing or expanding community justice initiatives for students4 7,d7 ,training students in conflict resolution and supporting restorative justice programs4 7,e7 ,serving as a liaison between the program and outside agencies1 including other law enforcement agencies4 7,f7 ,screening students or visitors to the program for prohibited items4 7#aa7 ,seclusion ,the term seclusion means the involuntary confinement of a student alone in a room or area from which the student is physically prevented from leaving1 except that such term does not include a time out4 7#ab7 ,special education school ,the term special education school means a school that focuses primarily on serving the needs of students with disabilities under the ,individuals with ,disabilities ,education ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #adjj et seq47 or section #ejd of the ,rehabilitation ,act of #aigc 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #gid74 7#ac7 ,state-approved crisis intervention training program ,the term ,state-approved crisis intervention training program means a training program approved by a ,state and the ,secretary that1 at a minimum1 provides-- 7,a7 training in evidence-based techniques shown to be effective in the prevention of physical restraint2 7,b7 evidence-based skills training related to positive behavioral interventions and supports1 safe physical escort1 conflict prevention1 understanding antecedents1 de-escalation1 and conflict management2 7,c7 training in evidence-based techniques shown to be effective in keeping both school personnel and students safe when imposing physical restraint2 7,d7 training in first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation2 7,e7 information describing ,state policies and procedures to ensure compliance with section #bdcaa2 and 7,f7 certification for school personnel1 law enforcement officers1 and school security guards in the techniques and skills described in subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,d71 which shall be required to be renewed on a periodic basis4 7#ad7 ,student ,the term student means-- 7,a7 for purposes of subpart ,b1 a student enrolled in a program2 and 7,b7 for purposes of subpart ,c1 a student enrolled in an elementary school or secondary school4 7#ae7 ,time out 7,a7 ,in general ,the term time out means a behavior management technique that may involve the separation of the student from the group or classroom in a non-locked setting4 7,b7 ,clarification ,the term time out does not include-- 7i7 seclusion2 or 7ii7 a separation of the student described in subparagraph 7,a7 from which such student is physically or otherwise prohibited from leaving4 ,a ,prohibition on ,restraint and ,seclusion2 ,additional ,requirements #bccaa4 ,prohibition2 additional requirements 7a7 ,prohibition ,no student shall be subjected to unlawful seclusion or restraint by program personnel1 a law enforcement officer1 or a school security guard1 while attending any program that receives ,federal financial assistance4 7b7 ,unlawful seclusion or restraint defined 7#a7 ,in general ,in this section1 the term unlawful seclusion or restraint means-- 7,a7 seclusion2 7,b7 mechanical restraint2 7,c7 chemical restraint2 7,d7 physical restraint or physical escort that is life threatening1 that restricts breathing1 or that restricts blood flow to the brain1 including prone and supine restraint2 7,e7 physical restraint that is contraindicated based on the disability1 health care needs1 or medical or psychiatric condition of the student1 as documented in-- 7i7 a health care directive or medical management plan2 7ii7 a behavior intervention plan2 7iii7 an individualized education program or an individualized family service plan 7as defined in section #fjb of the ,individuals with ,disabilities ,education ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #adja772 7iv7 a plan developed pursuant to section #ejd of the ,rehabilitation ,act of #aigc 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #gid7 or title ,,ii of the ,americans with ,disabilities ,act of #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abaca et seq472 or 7v7 another relevant record made available to the ,state or program involved2 or 7,f7 physical restraint that is not in compliance with subsection 7e77#a74 7#b7 ,not included ,the term unlawful seclusion or restraint shall not include-- 7,a7 a time out2 or 7,b7 a device implemented by trained school personnel1 or utilized by a student1 for the specific and approved therapeutic or safety purposes for which such devices were designed and1 if applicable1 prescribed1 provided that such devices are not used to purposefully cause a student pain as a means of behavioral modification1 including-- 7i7 restraints for medical immobilization2 7ii7 adaptive devices or mechanical supports used to achieve proper body position1 balance1 or alignment to allow greater freedom of mobility than would be possible without the use of such devices or mechanical supports2 or 7iii7 vehicle safety restraints when used as intended during the transport of a student in a moving vehicle4 7c7 ,private right of action 7#a7 ,in general ,a student who has been subjected to unlawful seclusion or restraint in violation of subsection 7a71 or the parent of such student1 may file a civil action against the program under which the violation is alleged to have occurred in an appropriate district court of the ,united ,states or in ,state court for declaratory judgement1 injunctive relief1 compensatory relief1 attorneys' fees1 or expert fees4 7#b7 ,limitation on liability ,program personnel shall not be liable to any person in a proceeding described in paragraph 7#a7 or in an arbitration proceeding for a violation of subsection 7a74 7#c7 ,no sovereign immunity ,no program shall be immune under the ,eleventh ,amendment of the ,constitution of the ,united ,states from suit in ,federal or ,state court for a violation of subsection 7a7 of this section4 7d7 ,enforcement 7#a7 ,investigations 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall address any complaints alleging a violation of subsection 7a7 by an entity described in subparagraphs 7,a7 or 7,c7 of section #bdcja7h7 for an appropriate investigation4 7,b7 ,head ,start ,the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services shall address any complaints alleging a violation of subsection 7a7 by an entity described in section #bdcja7h77;,b7 for an appropriate investigation4 7#b7 ,withholding payments ,in the event a student has been subjected to unlawful seclusion or restraint in violation of subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall withhold from the program under which the violation occurred1 in whole or in part1 further payments 7including payments for administrative costs7 in accordance with section #dee of the ,general ,education ,provisions ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #abcd;d74 7#c7 ,head ,start programs ,the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services1 in coordination with the ,secretary1 shall-- 7,a7 ensure that entities described in section #bdcja7h77;,b7 meet the requirements described in subsection 7e72 7,b7 promulgate regulations with respect to how the reporting requirements described in section #bdcbb7;b7 shall be carried out with respect to ,head ,start agencies 7including ,early ,head ,start agencies7 under the ,head ,start ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ihca et seq472 and 7,c7 in the event a student served by a program that serves children who receive services for which financial assistance is provided in accordance with the ,head ,start ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ihca et seq47 has been subjected to unlawful seclusion or restraint in violation of subsection 7a71 withhold from the program under which the violation occurred1 in whole or in part1 further payments 7including payments for administrative costs7 in accordance with section #fdf of the ,head ,start ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ihda74 7e7 ,additional ,requirements ,the ,secretary shall ensure that each program that receives ,federal financial assistance meets the following requirements3 7#a7 ,physical restraint ,the use of physical restraint by any program personnel1 a school security guard1 or a law enforcement officer shall be considered in compliance with the requirements of this subsection only if each of the following requirements are met3 7,a7 ,the behavior of the student poses an imminent danger of serious physical injury to the student1 program personnel1 a school security guard1 a law enforcement officer1 or another individual4 7,b7 ,before using physical restraint1 less restrictive interventions would be ineffective in stopping such imminent danger of serious physical injury4 7,c7 ,such physical restraint is imposed by-- 7i7 program personnel1 a school security guard1 or a law enforcement officer trained and certified by a ,state-approved crisis intervention training program2 or 7ii7 program personnel1 a school security guard1 or a law enforcement officer not trained and certified as described in clause 7i71 in the case of a rare and clearly unavoidable emergency circumstance when program personnel1 a school security guard1 or a law enforcement officer trained and certified as described in clause 7i7 is not immediately available due to the unforeseeable nature of the emergency circumstance4 7,d7 ,such physical restraint ends immediately upon the cessation of the imminent danger of serious physical injury to the student1 any program personnel1 a school security guard1 a law enforcement officer1 or another individual4 7,e7 ,the physical restraint does not interfere with the ability of the student to communicate in the primary language or primary mode of communication of such student4 7,f7 ,during the physical restraint1 the least amount of force necessary is used to protect the student or others from the threatened injury4 7#b7 ,training ,each ,state1 in consultation with program officials and ,state ,directors of ,head ,start ,collaboration 7as described in section #fdb;,b of the ,head ,start ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ihcg;b771 shall ensure that a sufficient number of program personnel are trained and certified by a ,state-approved crisis intervention training program to meet the needs of the specific student population in each program4 7#c7 ,prohibition on planned intervention ,the use of physical restraint as a planned intervention shall not be written into the education plan1 individual safety plan1 behavioral intervention plan1 or individualized education program 7as defined in section #fjb of the ,individuals with ,disabilities ,education ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #adja77 of a student1 except that a program may establish policies and procedures for use of physical restraint in program safety or crisis plans1 provided that such a plan is not specific to any individual student4 7#d7 ,procedures following physical restraint ,each program shall establish procedures to be followed after an incident involving the imposition of physical restraint upon a student1 which shall include each of the following3 7,a7 ,procedures to provide to the parent of the student1 with respect to such incident-- 7i7 an immediate verbal or electronic communication1 as soon as is practicable and not later than the same day as the incident2 and 7ii7 written notification1 as soon as is practicable1 and not later than #bd hours after the incident that shall include1 at minimum-- 7,i7 a description of the incident1 including precipitating events2 7,,ii7 positive interventions used prior to restraint2 7,,iii7 the length of time of restraint2 and 7,,iv7 a description of the serious physical injury of the student or others that occurred or was about to occur that necessitated the use of restraint4 7,b7 ,a meeting between the parent of the student and the program1 as soon as is practicable1 and not later than #e school days following the incident 7unless such meeting is delayed by written mutual agreement of the parent and the program7-- 7i7 which meeting shall include1 at a minimum-- 7,i7 the parent of such student2 7,,ii7 the student involved 7if appropriate72 7,,iii7 the program personnel1 law enforcement officer1 or school security guard who imposed the restraint2 7,,iv7 a teacher of such student2 7,v7 a program leader of such student2 and 7,,vi7 an expert on behavior interventions1 who may be a special education teacher2 7ii7 the purpose of which shall be to discuss the incident1 as described by both the student and the program personnel1 law enforcement officer1 or school security guard involved1 including-- 7,i7 any precipitating events2 7,,ii7 how the incident occurred2 and 7,,iii7 prior positive behavioral interventions and supports used to de-escalate the situation2 and 7iii7 which meeting shall include-- 7,i7 the discussion of proactive strategies to prevent future need for the use of physical restraint2 7,,ii7 7aa7 for a student identified as eligible to receive accommodations under section #ejd of the ,rehabilitation ,act of #aigc 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #gid7 or title ,,ii of the ,americans with ,disabilities ,act of #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abaca et seq471 or accommodations or special education or related services under the ,individuals with ,disabilities ,education ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #adjj et seq471 a discussion of the need for a functional behavioral assessment and a behavior intervention plan2 or 7bb7 for a student not identified as eligible to receive accommodations under the provisions of law described in item 7aa71 evidence of a referral for such accommodations or special education or related services1 or documentation of the basis for declining to make such a referral for the student2 and 7,,iii7 providing to the parent1 for use during the meeting1 a written statement from each adult witness who was in the proximity of the student immediately before and during the time of the physical restraint1 but was not directly involved in such restraint4 ,b ,state ,plan2 ,reporting ,requirements2 ,grants for ,state ,educational ,agencies #bccba4 ,definitions ,in this subpart3 7#a7 ,school ,the term school means an elementary school1 secondary school1 or special education school4 7#b7 ,head ,start program ,the term ,head ,start program means a program that serves children who receive services for which financial assistance is provided in accordance with the ,head ,start ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ihca et seq474 #bccbb4 ,state plan 7a7 ,state plan ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act and each year thereafter1 each ,state educational agency shall submit to the ,secretary a ,state plan that provides-- 7#a7 demonstrations to the ,secretary that the ,state has in effect-- 7,a7 ,state policies and procedures that comply with section #bdcaa1 including with respect to ,state-approved crisis intervention training programs2 and 7,b7 a ,state mechanism to effectively monitor and enforce compliance with section #bdcaa2 7#b7 a description of the ,state policies and procedures1 including a description of the ,state-approved crisis intervention training programs in such ,state and how the ,state ensures accurate and timely reporting to the ,department of ,education2 7#c7 a description of the ,state plan to ensure program personnel1 students1 and parents 7including private school personnel1 students1 and parents7 are aware of the ,state policies and procedures2 7#d7 a description of the ,state activities described in the ,state's plan under section #aaaa7;g7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcaa7;g77 that reduce aversive behavioral interventions and improve school conditions2 7#e7 for public comment-- 7,a7 not less than #fj days prior to submission of the ,state plan1 which shall provide stakeholders with the opportunity to provide written comments on the ,state plan1 which shall be included in the ,state plan1 including-- 7i7 how the policies and procedures comply with section #bdcaa2 7ii7 the policies and procedures related to ,state-approved crisis intervention programs2 7iii7 training provided to program personnel2 and 7iv7 notification procedures for parents2 and 7,b7 notice of which shall be provided in an accessible format1 which is compliant with the most recent ,web ,content ,accessibility ,guidelines1 or successor guidelines1 for stakeholders and posted on a website2 7#f7 written response to the public comments provided by stakeholders under paragraph 7#e72 and 7#g7 a description of ,state oversight of schools that includes-- 7,a7 monitoring use of restraint in the schools2 7,b7 monitoring compliance with the prohibition on seclusion in schools2 7,c7 not less than every #f months1 discussions between ,state educational agency officials and school leaders to examine the progress of reducing the use of physical restraint in schools2 7,d7 not less than annual site visits to the special education schools in the ,state2 and 7,e7 technical assistance to focus on the use of proactive1 positive behavioral interventions and supports4 7b7 ,reporting 7#a7 ,reporting requirements ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 and each year thereafter-- 7,a7 each ,state educational agency shall 7in compliance with the requirements of section #ddd of the ,general ,education ,provisions ,act 7commonly known as the ,family ,educational ,rights and ,privacy ,act of #aigd7 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #abcb;g77 prepare and submit to the ,secretary1 and make available to the public1 a report that includes the information described in paragraph 7#b71 with respect to each local educational agency1 each special education school1 and each school not under the jurisdiction of a local educational agency1 located in the same ,state as such ,state educational agency2 and 7,b7 each ,head ,start agency 7including each ,early ,head ,start agency7 designated under the ,head ,start ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ihca et seq47 shall prepare and submit to the ,secretary and the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services1 and make available to the public1 a report that includes the information described in paragraph 7#b71 except that-- 7i7 such information shall be provided with respect to each program served by the agency and with respect to children enrolled in ,head ,start programs2 and 7ii7 the information described in subclause 7,,ii77bb71 subclause 7,,iii71 and subclause 7,,iv7 of paragraph 7#b77;,b77i7 shall not be required4 7#b7 ,information requirements 7,a7 ,general information requirements ,the report described in paragraph 7#a7 shall include with respect to physical restraint imposed upon students in the preceding full academic or program year-- 7i7 the total number of such incidents2 7ii7 the total number of students upon whom such physical restraint was imposed2 7iii7 in the case in which such physical restraint was imposed more than twice upon a student1 the number of times such student or child was so restrained2 and 7iv7 the total number of such incidents where the use of physical restraint is referred to law enforcement4 7,b7 ,disaggregation 7i7 ,general disaggregation requirements ,the information described in subparagraph 7,a7 shall be disaggregated as follows3 7,i7 ,with respect to the total number of incidents in which physical restraint was imposed upon a student1 disaggregated by each of the following3 7aa7 ,by those that resulted in injury4 7bb7 ,by those that resulted in death4 7cc7 ,by those in which the program personnel imposing physical restraint was not trained and certified1 as described in section #bdcaa7;e77#a77;,c77i74 7,,ii7 ,by the demographic characteristics of all students upon whom physical restraint was imposed1 including disaggregation-- 7aa7 by each major racial and ethnic group1 economically disadvantaged students as compared to students who are not economically disadvantaged1 ,english proficiency status1 and sex2 7bb7 by students with an individualized education program under section #fad7;d7 of the ,individuals with ,disabilities ,education ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #adad7;d772 7cc7 by students who have a plan developed pursuant to section #ejd of the ,rehabilitation ,act of #aigc 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #gid72 and 7dd7 by students who have a plan developed pursuant to title ,,ii of the ,americans with ,disabilities ,act of #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abaca et seq474 7,,iii7 ,by the total number of incidents of physical restraint in which a law enforcement officer or school security guard was involved1 which may include the law enforcement officer or school security guard imposing the physical restraint or assisting with the physical restraint4 7,,iv7 ,by the type of school1 including disaggregation by special education school1 charter school1 and private school4 7ii7 ,unduplicated count2 exception ,the information and disaggregation required under subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 shall-- 7,i7 be carried out in a manner to ensure an unduplicated count of the total number of incidents in the preceding full academic year in which physical restraint was imposed upon a student2 and 7,,ii7 not be required in a case in which the number of students in a category would reveal personally identifiable information about an individual student4 #bccbc4 ,grants for ,state educational agencies 7a7 ,grants authorized 7#a7 ,in general ,from the amount appropriated under section #bdccg to carry out this section for a fiscal year1 the ,secretary shall award grants to ,state educational agencies with an application approved under subsection 7c71 on the basis of their relative need1 as determined with the ,secretary in accordance with paragraph 7#b71 to assist the ,state educational agencies in-- 7,a7 establishing1 implementing1 and enforcing the policies and procedures that ensure compliance with section #bdcaa2 7,b7 improving ,state and local capacity to collect and analyze data related to physical restraint2 and 7,c7 improving school climate and culture by implementing schoolwide positive behavioral interventions and supports1 mental health supports1 restorative justice programs1 trauma-informed care1 and crisis and de-escalation interventions4 7#b7 ,determination of relative need ,in determining the relative need of ,state educational agencies under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall consider-- 7,a7 the physical restraint and seclusion incidents that occurred at a school served by the ,state educational agencies for the most recent academic year for which data are available2 7,b7 the capacity needs of the ,state educational agency and the local educational agencies served by the ,state educational agency to collect and analyze the data described in paragraph 7#a77;,b72 and 7,c7 whether the ,state educational agency has been carrying out the activities described in paragraph 7#a77;,c7 and1 if so1 how the activities are being implemented4 7#c7 ,report ,the ,secretary shall provide a report to the ,committee on ,health1 ,education1 ,labor1 and ,pensions of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,education and ,workforce of the ,house of ,representatives not later than #fj days after the date the ,secretary awards a grant to a ,state under this section detailing why the ,state was chosen and how the criteria described in subparagraphs 7,a71 7,b71 and 7,c7 of paragraph 7#b7 were applied to select the ,state4 7b7 ,duration of grant ,a grant under this section shall be awarded to a ,state educational agency for a #c-year period4 7c7 ,application 7#a7 ,in general ,to be eligible to receive a grant under this section1 each ,state educational agency desiring a grant shall submit an application to the ,secretary at such time1 in such manner1 and accompanied by such information as the ,secretary may require4 7#b7 ,contents ,each application submitted under paragraph 7#a7 shall include-- 7,a7 the total number of incidents in which physical restraint was imposed upon students for the most recent school year2 7,b7 the total number of incidents in which seclusion was imposed upon students for the most recent school year2 7,c7 a description of the data collection policies and procedures of the ,state2 7,d7 a description of crisis intervention or prevention trainings used in the ,state to prevent or reduce physical restraint and seclusion 7if applicable72 7,e7 a description of statewide initiatives regarding school climate and culture 7if applicable71 such as schoolwide positive behavioral interventions and supports1 mental health supports1 restorative justice programs1 trauma-informed care1 and crisis and de-escalation interventions2 7,f7 a description of activities to be funded under the grant and the goals of such activities1 including how the activities will eliminate seclusion and reduce and prevent physical restraint2 and 7,g7 a description of how the activities under the grant will coordinate and align with current ,federal1 ,state1 and local policies1 programs1 or activities regarding seclusion and physical restraint1 crisis intervention1 and school climate or culture4 7d7 ,authority ,to make subgrants 7#a7 ,in general ,a ,state educational agency receiving a grant under this section may use such grant funds to award subgrants1 in the manner determined by the ,state educational agency1 to local educational agencies served by the ,state educational agency4 7#b7 ,application ,a local educational agency desiring to receive a subgrant under this section shall submit an application to the applicable ,state educational agency at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,state educational agency may require4 7#c7 ,early childhood education program participation ,a local educational agency receiving subgrant funds under this section shall ensure that educators working in an early childhood education program1 as defined in section #ajc of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajjc71 may participate1 to the extent practicable1 on an equitable basis in activities supported by subgrant funds under this section that are trainings on developmentally appropriate practices for meeting the needs of young children4 7e7 ,private school participation 7#a7 ,in general ,a local educational agency receiving subgrant funds under this section shall1 after timely and meaningful consultation with appropriate private school officials1 ensure that private school personnel may participate1 on an equitable basis1 in activities supported by subgrant funds under this section4 7#b7 ,public control of funds ,the control of grant and subgrant funds under this section1 and subpart to materials1 equipment1 and property purchased with such funds1 shall be in a public agency for the uses and purposes provided in this part1 and a public agency shall administer such funds1 materials1 equipment1 and property4 7#c7 ,provision of services 7,a7 ,in general ,services described under this section shall be provided-- 7i7 by employees of a public agency2 or 7ii7 through contract by the public agency with an individual or entity4 7,b7 ,independence2 public agency ,an individual or entity described in subparagraph 7,a77ii7 that contracts with a public agency to provide services under this section shall be independent of a private school and of any religious organization4 ,individuals providing such services shall be employed by and under the control and supervision of the public agency4 7,c7 ,commingling of funds prohibited ,funds used to provide services under this section shall not be commingled with non-,federal funds4 7f7 ,required activities ,a ,state educational agency receiving a grant1 or a local educational agency receiving a subgrant1 under this section shall use such grant or subgrant funds to carry out the following3 7#a7 ,establishing and implementing policies to prohibit seclusion1 mechanical restraint1 chemical restraint1 and other forms of prohibited restraint in schools1 consistent with section #bdcaa4 7#b7 ,implementing and evaluating strategies and procedures to prevent seclusion and to prevent and reduce physical restraint in schools1 consistent with such policies4 7#c7 ,providing professional development1 training1 and certification for school personnel to comply with such policies4 7#d7 ,analyzing the information included in a report prepared under section #bdcbb7;b7 to identify student1 school personnel1 and school needs related to preventing seclusion1 and preventing and reducing the use of physical restraint4 7#e7 ,providing training to school security guards and1 as appropriate1 school personnel1 on how to comply with education and civil rights laws1 including the ,individuals with ,disabilities ,education ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #adjj et seq47 and the ,americans with ,disabilities ,act of #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abaja et seq471 when interacting with students with disabilities1 including1 when conducting disciplinary actions involving students with disabilities4 7g7 ,additional authorized activities ,in addition to the required activities described in subsection 7f71 a ,state educational agency receiving a grant1 or a local educational agency receiving a subgrant1 under this section may use such grant or subgrant funds for one or more of the following3 7#a7 ,developing and implementing high-quality professional development and training programs to implement evidence-based systematic approaches to schoolwide positive behavioral interventions and supports1 including improving coaching1 facilitation1 and training capacity for administrators1 school leaders1 teachers1 specialized instructional support personnel1 paraprofessionals1 and other staff4 7#b7 ,providing technical assistance to implement evidence-based systematic approaches to schoolwide positive behavioral interventions and supports1 including technical assistance for data-driven decision making related to behavioral supports and interventions in the classroom4 7#c7 ,researching1 evaluating1 and disseminating high-quality evidence-based programs and activities that implement schoolwide positive behavioral interventions and supports with fidelity4 7#d7 ,supporting other local positive behavioral interventions and supports implementation activities consistent with this subsection4 7#e7 ,developing1 implementing1 and providing technical assistance to support evidence-based programs that reduce the likelihood of physical restraint1 such as mental health supports1 restorative justice programs1 trauma-informed care1 and crisis and de-escalation interventions4 7h7 ,evaluation and report ,each ,state educational agency receiving a grant under this section shall1 at the end of the #c-year grant period for such grant-- 7#a7 evaluate the progress the ,state has made toward the elimination of seclusion and the prevention and reduction of physical restraint in the schools located in the ,state1 consistent with section #bdcaa2 7#b7 submit to the ,secretary a report on such progress2 and 7#c7 publish such report on the ,state educational agency website in an accessible format4 ,c ,general ,provisions #bccca4 ,national assessment 7a7 ,national assessment ,the ,secretary shall carry out a national assessment to determine the effectiveness of this part1 which shall include-- 7#a7 analyzing data related to incidents of physical restraint in schools and programs that serve children who receive services for which financial assistance is provided in accordance with the ,head ,start ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ihca et seq47 7referred to in this chapter as ,head ,start programs72 7#b7 analyzing the effectiveness of ,federal1 ,state1 and local efforts to eliminate seclusion and prevent and reduce the number of physical restraint incidents in schools and ,head ,start programs2 7#c7 identifying the types of programs and services that have demonstrated the greatest effectiveness in eliminating and preventing seclusion and preventing and reducing the number of physical restraint incidents in schools and ,head ,start programs2 and 7#d7 identifying evidence-based personnel training models with demonstrated success in preventing seclusion and preventing and reducing the number of physical restraint incidents in schools and ,head ,start programs1 including models that emphasize positive behavioral interventions and supports and de-escalation techniques over physical intervention4 7b7 ,report ,the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,health1 ,education1 ,labor1 and ,pensions of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,education and ,workforce of the ,house of ,representatives-- 7#a7 not later than #c years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 an interim report that summarizes the preliminary findings of the assessment described in subsection 7a72 and 7#b7 not later than #e years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 a final report of the findings of the assessment4 #bcccb4 ,protection and advocacy systems 7a7 ,notification ,in a case in which physical injury or death of a student or of a child enrolled in a ,head ,start program occurs in conjunction with the use of seclusion or physical restraint or any intervention used to control behavior at a school or ,head ,start program1 the local educational agency serving such school or the agency administering a ,head ,start program under the ,head ,start ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ihca et seq47 shall have procedures to-- 7#a7 notify1 in writing1 not later than #bd hours after such injury or death occurs-- 7,a7 the ,state educational agency1 or in the case of an agency administering a ,head ,start program1 the appropriate official at the ,department of ,health and ,human ,services2 7,b7 the local law enforcement agency2 and 7,c7 the relevant protection and advocacy system2 and 7#b7 provide any information that the protection and advocacy system may require4 7b7 ,restatement of authority ,protection and advocacy systems shall have the same authorities and rights provided under subtitle ,c of title ,i of the ,developmental ,disabilities ,assistance and ,bill of ,rights ,act of #bjjj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aejda et seq47 with respect to protections provided for students or children enrolled in ,head ,start programs under this part when such students or children are otherwise eligible to be clients of the protection and advocacy system1 including investigating1 monitoring1 and enforcing such protections4 #bcccc4 ,schools operated or funded by the ,department of the ,interior or the ,department of ,defense 7a7 ,schools operated or funded by the ,department of the ,interior ,the ,secretary of the ,interior shall promulgate regulations to ensure that schools operated or funded by the ,department of the ,interior comply with the requirements of chapter #a and section #bdcbb7;b74 7b7 ,schools operated or funded by the ,department of ,defense ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall promulgate regulations to ensure that schools operated or funded by the ,department of ,defense ,education ,activity or otherwise operated or funded by the ,department of ,defense for the education of military-connected dependents 7as described in subparagraph 7,b7 or 7,d77i7 of section #gjjc7;a77#a7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ggjc7;a77#a777 comply with the requirements of chapter #a and section #bdcbb7;b74 #bcccd4 ,rule of construction ,subject to section #bdcaa7;e71 nothing in this part shall be construed to prohibit a sworn law enforcement officer with probable cause from arresting a student for violating a ,federal or ,state criminal law4 #bccce4 ,applicability to private schools and home schools 7a7 ,private schools ,nothing in this part shall be construed to affect any private school that does not receive1 or does not serve students who receive1 support in any form from any program or activity supported1 in whole or in part1 with ,federal funds4 7b7 ,home schools ,nothing in this part shall be construed to-- 7#a7 affect a home school1 whether or not a home school is treated as a private school or home school under ,state law2 or 7#b7 consider parents who are schooling a child at home as program personnel4 #bcccf4 ,severability ,if any provision of this part1 an amendment made by this part1 or the application of such provision or amendment to any person or circumstance is held to be unconstitutional1 the remainder of this part1 the amendments made by this part1 and the application of the provisions of such to any person or circumstance shall not be affected thereby4 #bcccg4 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated #dj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbg through #bjca to carry out this part4 #d ,safe ,schools ,improvement #bcdja4 ,safe ,schools improvement 7a7 ,in general ,title ,,iv of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #gaja et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following3 ,g ,safe ,schools improvement #dgja4 ,purpose ,the purpose of this part is to address the problem of bullying and harassment conduct of students in public elementary schools and secondary schools4 #dgjb4 ,anti-bullying policies 7a7 ,bullying ,in this part1 the term bullying means conduct that adversely affects the ability of one or more students to participate in or benefit from the educational programs or activities of the school by placing a student in fear of harm4 7b7 ,policies ,a ,state that receives a grant under this title shall require all local educational agencies in the ,state to carry out the following3 7#a7 ,establish policies that prevent and prohibit conduct1 including bullying and harassment1 that-- 7,a7 limits the ability of a student to participate in1 or benefit from1 a program or activity of a public school or local educational agency2 or 7,b7 creates a hostile or abusive educational environment1 adversely affecting the education of a student1 at a program or activity of a public school or local educational agency1 including acts of verbal1 nonverbal1 or physical aggression or intimidation4 7#b7 ,the policies required under paragraph 7#a7 shall include a prohibition of bullying or harassment conduct based on-- 7,a7 the actual or perceived race1 color1 national origin1 sex 7including sexual orientation1 gender identity1 and sex characteristics 7including intersex traits771 disability1 or religion of a student2 7,b7 the actual or perceived race1 color1 national origin1 sex 7including sexual orientation1 gender identity1 and sex characteristics 7including intersex traits771 disability1 or religion of a person with whom a student associates or has associated2 or 7,c7 any other distinguishing characteristics that may be defined by the ,state or local educational agency4 7#c7 ,provide-- 7,a7 annual notice to students1 parents1 and educational professionals describing the full range of prohibited conduct contained in the discipline policies of such local educational agency2 and 7,b7 grievance procedures for students or parents to register complaints regarding the prohibited conduct contained in the discipline policies of such local educational agency1 including-- 7i7 the name of the local educational agency officials who are designated as responsible for receiving such complaints2 and 7ii7 timelines that the local educational agency will establish in the resolution of such complaints4 7#d7 ,collect annual incidence and frequency of incidents data about the conduct prohibited by the policies described in paragraph 7#a7 at the school level that are accurate and complete and publicly report such data at the school level and local educational agency level4 ,the local educational agency shall ensure that victims or persons responsible for such conduct are not identifiable4 #dgjc4 ,state reports ,the chief executive officer of a ,state that receives a grant under this title1 in cooperation with the ,state educational agency1 shall submit a biennial report to the ,secretary-- 7#a7 on the information reported by local educational agencies in the ,state pursuant to section #dgjb7;b77#d72 and 7#b7 describing the plans of the ,state for supporting local educational agency efforts to address the conduct prohibited by the policies described in section #dgjb7;b77#a74 #dgjd4 ,evaluation 7a7 ,biennial evaluation ,the ,secretary shall conduct an independent biennial evaluation of programs and policies to combat bullying and harassment in elementary schools and secondary schools1 including implementation of the requirements described in section #dgjb1 including whether such requirements have appreciably reduced the level of the prohibited conduct and have conducted effective parent involvement and training programs4 7b7 ,data collection ,the ,commissioner for ,education ,statistics shall collect data from ,states1 that are subject to independent review1 to determine the incidence and frequency of conduct prohibited by the policies described in section #dgjb4 7c7 ,biennial report ,not later than ,january #a1 #bjbg1 and every #b years thereafter1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,president and ,congress a report on the findings of the evaluation conducted under subsection 7a7 together with the data collected under subsection 7b7 and data submitted by the ,states under section #dgjc4 #dgje4 ,effect on other laws 7a7 ,federal and state nondiscrimination laws ,nothing in this part shall be construed to invalidate or limit rights1 remedies1 procedures1 or legal standards available to victims of discrimination under any other ,federal law or law of a ,state or political subdivision of a ,state1 including title ,,vi of the ,civil ,rights ,act of #aifd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjj;d et seq471 title ,,ix of the ,education ,amendments of #aigb 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #afha et seq471 section #ejd or #eje of the ,rehabilitation ,act of #aigc 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #gid1 #gid;a71 or the ,americans with ,disabilities ,act of #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abaja et seq474 ,the obligations imposed by this part are in addition to those imposed by title ,,vi of the ,civil ,rights ,act of #aifd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjj;d et seq471 title ,,ix of the ,education ,amendments of #aigb 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #afha et seq471 section #ejd of the ,rehabilitation ,act of #aigc 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #gid71 and the ,americans with ,disabilities ,act of #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abaja et seq474 7b7 ,free speech and expression laws ,nothing in this part shall be construed to alter legal standards regarding1 or affect the rights 7including remedies and procedures7 available to individuals under1 other ,federal laws that establish protections for freedom of speech or expression4 #dgjf4 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this part shall be construed to prohibit a ,state or local entity from enacting any law with respect to the prevention of bullying or harassment of students that is not inconsistent with this part4 4 7b7 ,table of contents ,the table of contents in section #b of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #dfdd the following3 ,part ,g--,safe ,schools improvement,sec4 #dgja4 ,purpose4,sec4 #dgjb4 ,anti-bullying policies4,sec4 #dgjc4 ,state reports4,sec4 #dgjd4 ,evaluation4,sec4 #dgje4 ,effect on other laws4,sec4 #dgjf4 ,rule of construction4 4 #e ,school ,violence ,prevention #bceja4 ,comprehensive school-based violence prevention program 7a7 ,grants authorized ,section #eha of the ,public ,health ,service ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bij;hh7 7relating to children and violence7 is amended to read as follows3 #eha4 ,comprehensive school-based violence prevention program 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,education1 shall award grants to eligible entities to establish or expand a comprehensive school-based violence prevention program to assist youth at highest risk for involvement in gun violence in local communities and schools 7including schools funded by the ,bureau of ,indian ,education74 7b7 ,activities ,grants awarded under subsection 7a7 shall1 as appropriate1 be used for-- 7#a7 the implementation of school-based violence prevention programs that-- 7,a7 are primarily focused on providing services to students enrolled in kindergarten through #abth grade or youth younger than #ai2 and 7,b7 use strategies that are evidence-based1 culturally competent1 trauma-informed1 and linguistically and developmentally inclusive1 and have demonstrated effectiveness at preventing or reducing violence among youth at highest risk for involvement in gun violence1 including strategies that-- 7i7 promote community engagement that supports healthy development1 including emphasizing self-esteem and cultural or ethnic pride2 7ii7 promote healing from trauma and other adverse childhood experiences that increase a young person's risk for involvement in gun violence2 7iii7 strengthen the interpersonal and emotional skills of youth1 such as communication1 problem-solving1 empathy1 and conflict management2 7iv7 connect youth to mental health professionals1 counselors1 mentors1 community leaders1 crisis intervention professionals1 community violence interrupters1 or educators trained in trauma-informed care and activities2 7v7 foster community engagement and safe community environments2 or 7vi7 lessen harms of escalating violence and prevent future risk of violence1 including gun violence2 7#b7 technical assistance to local educational agencies and community-based nonprofit organizations with respect to the development of programs described in paragraph 7#a72 7#c7 facilitating community partnerships among youth1 families1 schools1 local businesses1 and agencies with respect to such programs2 7#d7 increasing teacher1 school leader1 and other school personnel access to evidence-based trauma support services1 social and emotional learning1 and mental health services through professional development2 and 7#e7 collecting data in accordance with subsection 7f74 7c7 ,eligibility ,to be eligible for a grant under subsection 7a71 an entity shall be a partnership that includes-- 7#a7 a ,state educational agency1 in coordination with #a or more local educational agencies located in a municipality or other area of local government-- 7,a7 that1 for not fewer than #b of the #c years preceding the grant application-- 7i7 experienced #ce or more homicides per year2 7ii7 experienced #bj or more homicides per year and had a homicide rate that was not less than double the national average2 7iii7 had high rates of violent injury or injury recidivism among youth as determined by the ,state2 or 7iv7 had a juvenile arrest rate for violent crime that was not less than double the national average2 or 7,b7 that demonstrates a unique and compelling need for additional resources to address youth gun violence2 and 7#b7 at least #a community-based nonprofit organization that serves the youth or families of the youth of the #a or more local educational agencies referred to in paragraph 7#a74 7d7 ,geographical distribution ,the ,secretary shall ensure that grants under subsection 7a7 are distributed equitably among the regions of the ,united ,states4 7e7 ,duration of awards ,a grant under subsection 7a7 shall be for a period of #e years1 and may be renewed by the ,secretary4 7f7 ,evaluation and measures of outcomes 7#a7 ,in general 7,a7 ,development of evaluation process ,the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,education1 shall develop a process for evaluating activities carried out through a grant under this section4 ,such process shall include-- 7i7 the development of guidelines for the submission of program data by grantees2 7ii7 the development of measures of outcomes 7in accordance with subparagraph 7,b77 to be applied by grantees in evaluating programs carried out through a grant under this section2 and 7iii7 the submission of regular reports by grantees concerning the impacts of programs carried out through a grant under this section4 7,b7 ,measures of outcomes ,the ,secretary shall develop measures of outcomes to be applied by grantees under this section-- 7i7 to evaluate the impacts of programs carried out through a grant under this section1 including outcomes related to the students1 families1 and local educational systems supported under this section2 and 7ii7 to disaggregate data on such outcomes by the subgroups of students listed in section #aaaa7;c77#b7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife4 7,c7 ,submission of data ,not later than the end of each of the second and last academic years covered by the period of a grant under this section1 the grantee shall submit to the ,secretary and the ,director of the ,institute of ,education ,sciences a report that-- 7i7 includes data to evaluate the success of the program carried out by the grantee based on whether such program is achieving the purposes of the program2 and 7ii7 utilizes the measures of outcomes developed under subparagraph 7,b71 including high school graduation rates1 employment rates1 and rates of enrollment in postsecondary education and trade schools1 in a reasonable manner to demonstrate the progress of the program in achieving such purposes4 7,d7 ,evaluation by ,secretary and the ,director of the ,institute of ,education ,sciences ,based on the data submitted under subparagraph 7,c71 the ,secretary and the ,director of the ,institute of ,education ,sciences shall submit to ,congress a report at least once every #c years concerning the results and impacts of the programs carried out with assistance received under this section1 including recommendations on how to conduct gun violence prevention activities with limited resources following a co-occurring emergency 7such as a national public health emergency or a natural disaster74 7#b7 ,independent researcher ,the ,secretary shall contract with independent researchers1 including researchers with expertise in violence prevention programs1 to evaluate the performance and impacts of selected programs funded through grants under this section4 ,such evaluations shall be made publicly available on the internet website of the ,centers for ,disease ,control and ,prevention4 7g7 ,information and education ,the ,secretary shall disseminate best practices to the public based on the findings resulting from programs funded through grants under this section4 7h7 ,,esea terms defined ,in this section1 the terms local educational agency and ,state educational agency have the meanings given such terms1 respectively1 in section #haja of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife4 7i7 ,funding 7#a7 ,authorization of appropriations ,to carry out this section1 there is authorized to be appropriated #be1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbg through #bjcc4 7#b7 ,evaluation activities 7,a7 ,by grantees ,to carry out evaluation activities under subsection 7f77#a71 an eligible entity receiving a grant under this section shall use not more than #bj percent of the total amount received through the grant4 7,b7 ,independent researcher ,to carry out subsection 7f77#b7 for a fiscal year1 the ,secretary may reserve not more than #e percent of the funds made available to carry out this section for such fiscal year4 4 7b7 ,conforming amendment ,part ,g of title ,v of the ,public ,health ,service ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bij;hh et seq471 as amended by subsection 7a71 is further amended by striking the part designation and heading and inserting the following3 ,g ,comprehensive school-based violence prevention program 4 #f ,expanding ,access to ,mental ,health ,services in ,schools #bcfja4 ,definitions ,in this part3 7#a7 ,eligible agency ,the term eligible agency means-- 7,a7 a high-need local educational agency2 7,b7 an educational service agency acting on behalf of #a or more high-need local educational agencies2 or 7,c7 a ,state educational agency4 7#b7 ,high-need local educational agency ,the term high-need local educational agency means a local education agency that1 as the date of application for a grant under this subtitle1 meets the following criteria3 7,a7 ,is among the highest #ae percent of all local educational agencies in the ,state1 as determined by the ,secretary1 based on either-- 7i7 the number 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 or 7ii7 the 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;c774 7,b7 ,does not meet at least #b of the following3 7i7 ,a ratio of #a full-time equivalent school counselor for every #bej students4 7ii7 ,a ratio of #a full-time equivalent school psychologist for every #ejj students4 7iii7 ,a ratio of #a full-time equivalent school social worker for every #bej students4 7#c7 ,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 #dgi;a-#a74 #bcfjb4 ,school-based mental health services grant program 7a7 ,purpose ,the purpose of this section is to increase the number of school-based mental health services providers by supporting 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 elementary schools and secondary schools served by such agencies4 7b7 ,authorization of grants 7#a7 ,in general ,from the amounts made available under subsection 7g7 that remain after making the reservations described in paragraph 7#b71 the ,secretary shall award1 on a competitive basis1 grants to eligible agencies to carry out the activities described in subsection 7d74 7#b7 ,reservations ,of the amount made available under subsection 7g7 for a fiscal year1 the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 reserve not more than #b percent 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 ,in awarding grants under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall ensure that1 to the extent practicable1 grants are distributed among eligible agencies that serve geographically diverse areas1 including urban1 suburban1 and rural areas4 7,b7 ,local educational agencies ,in awarding grants under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall ensure that at least #ej percent of the amounts described in such paragraph are awarded to high-quality applications submitted by high-need local educational agencies described in clauses 7i7 and 7ii7 of section #bdgja7c77;,a74 7#e7 ,sufficient size and scope ,each grant awarded under paragraph 7#a7 shall be of sufficient size and scope to allow the eligible agency receiving the grant to carry out the purpose of this section4 7c7 ,application ,an eligible agency applying for a grant under subsection 7b77#a7 shall submit to the ,secretary an application 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 participating high-need local educational agencies2 7#b7 a description of current shortage of school-based mental health services providers1 including lack of diversity1 if applicable1 in high-need local educational agencies 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 high-need local educational agencies to be served under the grant2 and 7#d7 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 ,an eligible agency that receives a grant under subsection 7b77#a7 shall use such grant funds to carry out #a or more of the following3 7#a7 ,hiring school-based mental health services providers to-- 7,a7 provide school-based mental health services to students enrolled in schools served by high-need local educational agencies2 and 7,b7 implement evidence-based practices to improve school climate to support positive student mental health4 7#b7 ,implementing strategies to recruit school-based mental health services providers in high-need local educational agencies to help mitigate shortages of such providers1 such as-- 7,a7 salary stipends2 7,b7 relocation benefits2 7,c7 student loan repayment2 or 7,d7 other financial incentives4 7#c7 ,implementing strategies to retain school-based mental health services providers in high-need local educational agencies1 which may include-- 7,a7 providing incentives described in paragraph 7#b72 or 7,b7 providing ongoing professional development1 induction1 mentorship1 or peer support for school-based mental health services providers4 7e7 ,rules 7#a7 ,matching requirement ,eligible agencies that receive a grant under this section must contribute non-,federal matching funds to the amount of not less than #be percent of the project budget4 7#b7 ,supplement1 not supplant ,funds made available under this section shall be used to supplement1 and not supplant1 non-,federal funds that would otherwise be used for activities described under this section4 7#c7 ,disaggregation of data ,disaggregation of data required under this section shall not be required when the number is insufficient to yield statistically reliable information or the results would reveal personally identifiable information about an individual4 7f7 ,reporting requirements ,not later than #a year after receiving a grant under this section1 and on an annual basis thereafter1 an eligible agency shall submit to the ,secretary1 and publish in a clear and easily accessible format on the website of the eligible agency1 a report that includes1 in addition to any information the ,secretary may require1 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-- 7,a7 the number of each type of such provider who was recruited1 hired1 or retained with support under this grant2 and 7,b7 the demographics of such providers4 7#b7 ,the ratio of students to school-based mental health services providers in 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 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 #bjbg through #bjca4 #bcfjc4 ,rule ,the requirements of section #djja of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #gaja7 shall apply to a ,state educational agency1 local educational agency1 or other entity receiving a grant or subgrant under this section in the same manner as those requirements apply to an entity receiving an award under title ,,iv of such ,act4 #g ,right to ,read #bcgja4 ,definitions ,section #haja of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ghja7 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#ai7 through 7#bh7 as paragraphs 7#bj7 through 7#bi71 respectively2 7#b7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#bi7 through 7#dc7 as paragraphs 7#ca7 through 7#de71 respectively2 7#c7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#dd7 through 7#di7 as paragraphs 7#dg7 through 7#eb71 respectively2 7#d7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#ej7 through 7#eb7 as paragraphs 7#ed7 through 7#ef71 respectively2 7#e7 by inserting after paragraph 7#ah7 the following3 7#ai7 ,effective school library ,the term effective school library means a school library that-- 7,a7 is staffed by supporting staff and at least #a full-time ,state-certified school librarian who-- 7i7 is an instructional leader1 information specialist1 and teacher2 7ii7 supports the digital learning environment and the development of participatory learning1 inquiry learning1 digital literacy1 and information literacy2 and 7iii7 supports1 supplements1 and elevates the literacy experience through guidance in reading for learning and motivational reading initiatives in order to enhance student achievement and foster lifelong reading and learning2 7,b7 is otherwise adequately staffed to be open to students before1 during1 and after the school day2 7,c7 has a sufficient collection of professionally curated up-to-date digital and print materials and technology1 including openly licensed educational resources2 7,d7 provides appropriate facilities for maintaining and providing equitable access to materials1 technology1 connectivity1 and library and literacy instruction2 7,e7 provides regular skills development or training for classroom teachers1 school librarians1 library paraprofessional staff1 and other educators2 7,f7 provides opportunities for collaboration between classroom teachers and school librarians2 and 7,g7 implements nationally recognized professional standards of practice4 2 7#f7 by inserting after paragraph 7#bi71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#a71 the following3 7#cj7 ,information literacy ,the term information literacy means the set of skills needed to find1 retrieve1 understand1 evaluate1 analyze1 and effectively use information 7which includes spoken and broadcast words and videos1 printed materials1 and digital content1 data1 and images74 2 7#g7 by inserting after paragraph 7#de71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#a71 the following3 7#df7 ,right to read ,the term right to read means all students have access to-- 7,a7 linguistically and developmentally appropriate1 evidence-based reading instruction2 7,b7 effective school libraries2 7,c7 family literacy support2 7,d7 culturally diverse and inclusive materials2 7,e7 reading materials in the home2 and 7,f7 the freedom to choose reading materials4 2 and 7#h7 by inserting after paragraph 7#eb71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#a71 the following3 7#ec7 ,teacher ,the term teacher includes a school librarian4 4 #bcgjb4 ,amendments to title ,i 7a7 ,state plans ,section #aaaa of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcaa7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#d77;,a77ii77,i77aa71 by inserting 7including school librarians7 after teachers2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7g7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,g7 as subparagraph 7,h72 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,f71 by striking and after the semicolon2 7iii7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,f7 the following3 7,g7 how the ,state will work to ensure that low-income students1 minority students1 students with disabilities1 and ,english learners are not disproportionally enrolled in schools that lack an effective school library1 and the measures the ,state educational agency will use to evaluate and publicly report the progress of the ,state educational agency with respect to ensuring access to an effective school library2 and 2 and 7iv7 in subparagraph 7,h71 as redesignated by clause 7i71 by inserting 1 including the development of digital literacy and information literacy skills after academic standards2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,j71 by inserting 7including school librarians7 after teachers2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,m71 by striking and after the semicolon2 7iii7 in subparagraph 7,n71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7iv7 by adding at the end the following3 7,o7 the ,state educational agency has a policy regarding the right to read and will notify local educational agencies1 ,indian tribes and tribal organizations1 schools1 teachers1 school librarians1 principals1 other school leaders1 specialized support personnel1 parents1 and the public of such policy4 4 7b7 ,local educational agency plans ,section #aaab of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcab7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#a77;,a71 by inserting 7including school librarians7 after teachers2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#ab77;,b71 by striking and after the semicolon2 7,b7 by striking paragraph 7#ac72 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#ac7 how the local educational agency will-- 7,a7 support and improve effective school libraries by supporting the work of ,state-certified school librarians to ensure that students have equitable access to such libraries2 and 7,b7 assist schools in developing effective school libraries to provide students an opportunity to develop digital literacy and information literacy skills and improve academic achievement2 7#ad7 the policies the local educational agency has in place to protect the right to read2 and 7#ae7 any other information on how the local educational agency proposes to use funds to meet the purposes of this part1 and that the local educational agency determines appropriate to provide1 which may include a description of how the local educational agency will assist schools in identifying and serving gifted and talented students4 4 #bcgjc4 ,amendments to title ,,ii 7a7 ,authorization of appropriations ,section #bjjc of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ffjc7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b71 by inserting except for subpart #b1 after part ,b12 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7c7 ,literacy education for all1 results for the nation ,there are authorized to be appropriated-- 7#a7 for grants authorized under section #bbbb1 #ejj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbg and each of the succeeding #d fiscal years2 and 7#b7 for grants authorized under section #bbbf1 #ajj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbg and each of the succeeding #d fiscal years4 4 7b7 ,formula grants to states ,section #baja of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ffaa7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7c77#d77;,b7-- 7,a7 by redesignating clauses 7xiv7 through 7xxi7 as clauses 7xvii7 through 7xxiv71 respectively2 7,b7 by amending clause 7xiii7 to read as follows3 7xiii7 ,supporting and improving effective school libraries that involve collaboration with ,state-certified school librarians4 2 and 7,c7 by inserting after clause 7xiii7 the following3 7xiv7 ,developing1 improving1 and implementing mechanisms to assist local educational agencies and schools in effectively recruiting1 hiring1 and retaining ,state-certified school librarians4 7xv7 ,providing training to school librarians1 teachers1 and school leaders on how to leverage effective school libraries for academic achievement1 digital literacy1 information literacy1 and student and family engagement4 7xvi7 ,providing training to library paraprofessionals and other library staff to improve the effectiveness of school library programs4 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7d77#c77;,a71 by inserting 7including school librarians7 after teachers4 7c7 ,local uses of funds ,subparagraph 7,k7 of section #bajc7;b77#c7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ffac7;b77#c77,k77 is amended to read as follows3 7,k7 programs and activities to support and improve effective school libraries that involve collaboration with ,state-certified school librarians1 such as efforts to promote and support digital literacy1 information literacy1 extended student inquiry1 and capstone projects2 4 7d7 ,reservations ,section #bbja of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ffba7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking paragraph 7#b72 and 7#b7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#c7 and 7#d7 as paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c71 respectively4 7e7 ,,learn purposes and definitions ,section #bbba7;b7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ffda7;b77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,k71 by striking and after the semicolon2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,l71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7,m7 provides opportunities for students to develop digital literacy and information literacy skills4 2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b77;,c71 by inserting 1 public libraries1 or pediatric literacy programs after which may include early childhood education programs4 7f7 ,comprehensive literacy state development grants ,section #bbbb of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ffdb7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking ,from the amounts reserved by the ,secretary under section #bbja7b7 and not reserved under subsection 7b71 and inserting ,from amounts appropriated to carry out this section2 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking reserved to carry out this subpart and inserting appropriated to carry out this section2 and 7,b7 in paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c71 by striking subpart and inserting section each place the term appears2 7#c7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking and the ,state agency responsible for administering child care programs and inserting the ,state agency responsible for administering child care programs in the ,state1 and the ,state library administrative agency2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b77;,a71 by inserting 1 diverse high quality print materials1 and effective school libraries1 after teachers of literacy2 and 7#d7 in subsection 7f77#b7-- 7,a7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,b7 through 7,e7 as subparagraphs 7,c7 through 7,f71 respectively2 and 7,b7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,a7 the following3 7,b7 ,providing technical assistance to eligible entities in the development of effective school libraries1 which may include establishing a statewide office to coordinate technical assistance for such libraries4 4 7g7 ,subgrants to eligible entities in support of birth through kindergarten entry literacy ,section #bbbc7;a77#a7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ffdc7;a77#a77 is amended by inserting the ,state library administrative agency1 before and1 if applicable14 7h7 ,innovative approaches to literacy ,section #bbbf7;a7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ffdf7;a77 is amended-- 7#a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking ,from amounts reserved under section #bbja7b7 and inserting ,from amounts appropriated to carry out this section2 7#b7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c7 as paragraphs 7#c7 and 7#d71 respectively2 and 7#c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#a7 the following3 7#b7 increasing the number of ,state-certified school librarians supporting students in high need schools2 4 7i7 ,technical amendments 7#a7 ,section #bbca7;a7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fffa7;a77 is amended1 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a7 by striking section #bbja7c7 and inserting section #bbja7b74 7#b7 ,section #bbda of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ffga7 is amended1 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking section #bbja7d7 and inserting section #bbja7c74 #bcgjd4 ,amendments to title ,,iv 7a7 ,state use of funds ,section #dajd7;b77#c77;,a77i7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #gaad7;b77#c77;,a77i77 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subclauses 7,,vi7 and 7,,vii7 as subclauses 7,,vii7 and 7,,viii71 respectively2 and 7#b7 by inserting after subclause 7,v7 the following3 7,,vi7 digital literacy and information literacy activities and programs1 including those provided through effective school libraries2 4 7b7 ,activities ,to support well-,rounded educational opportunities ,section #dajg7;a77#c7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #gaag7;a77#c77 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,i7 and 7,j7 as subparagraphs 7,j7 and 7,k71 respectively2 and 7#b7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,h7 the following3 7,i7 programs and activities that promote the development of digital literacy and information literacy skills1 including those provided through an effective school library2 4 #bcgje4 ,data collection and reporting on school libraries 7a7 ,data collection ,the ,secretary of ,education shall direct the ,national ,center for ,education ,statistics to biennially collect data on elementary school and secondary school libraries4 7b7 ,elements ,the data collected biennially under subsection 7a7 shall include-- 7#a7 the number and percentage of elementary schools and secondary schools in each ,state that have dedicated school library facilities located on the grounds of the school and the square footage of each such library facility2 7#b7 the number and percentage of schools counted under paragraph 7#a7 that employ at least one full-time ,state-certified school librarian2 and 7#c7 with respect to each elementary school and secondary school library-- 7,a7 the number of ,state-certified school librarians2 7,b7 the number of additional school library staff2 7,c7 the number and types of physical collections or assets2 7,d7 the number and types of virtual collections or databases the school library has access to2 7,e7 the number and types of student use devices managed by school library staff2 7,f7 the amount of time ,state-certified school librarians spend planning with teachers and instructing students2 7,g7 the amount of time ,state-certified school librarians spend planning with and providing professional development for teachers2 and 7,h7 other pertinent information that the ,secretary of ,education determines is important in order to support effective school libraries4 7c7 ,report to congress ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this section and every #b years thereafter1 the ,secretary of ,education shall submit to ,congress a report that includes the data collected under this section4 7d7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section such sums as may be necessary for each fiscal year4 #bcgjf4 ,liability protections related to the right to read 7a7 ,preemption and election of state nonapplicability ,section #heee7;b7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #gide7;b77 is amended by striking ,this subpart shall not apply and inserting ,except with respect to section #heef7;b71 this subpart shall not apply4 7b7 ,in general ,section #heef of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #gidf7 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subsections 7b7 through 7e7 as subsections 7c7 through 7f71 respectively2 7#b7 by inserting after subsection 7a7 the following3 7b7 ,liability protections related to the right ,to read ,no teacher1 school librarian1 school leader1 paraprofessional1 or other staff in a school shall be liable for harm caused by an act or omission of such individual if the actions of the individual were carried out in conformity with ,state or local policies regarding the right to read4 2 7#c7 in subsection 7a71 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking subsection 7b7 and inserting subsection 7c72 7#d7 in subsection 7c77#c71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#a71 by striking ,a ,state law that and inserting ,except with respect to subsection 7b71 a ,state law that2 and 7#e7 in subsection 7f71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking ,nothing in this section and inserting ,except with respect to subsection 7b71 nothing in this section2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking ,nothing in this subpart and inserting ,except with respect to subsection 7b71 nothing in this subpart4 #bcgjg4 ,protecting constitutional rights in school libraries ,subpart #b of part ,f of title ,,viii of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #gija et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #hedi;,d4 ,protecting constitutional rights in school libraries ,the ,secretary shall require an assurance from each ,state educational agency and local educational agency receiving funds under this ,act that such agency-- 7#a7 will protect the ,first ,amendment rights of students in school libraries and will affirmatively further the right to receive information by-- 7,a7 providing access to a variety of reading materials2 7,b7 recognizing that public schools prepare individuals for participation as citizens2 7,c7 recognizing that school boards have important and discretionary functions2 7,d7 acknowledging that among a school board's functions is a role to play in determining the holdings of a school library2 7,e7 understanding the importance of ,first ,amendment protections in school libraries as centers for voluntary inquiry and the dissemination of information and ideas2 7,f7 understanding that school boards must exercise their discretionary authority in a manner that comports with ,first ,amendment protections and imperatives2 and 7,g7 understanding that the exercise of a school board's role in determining the holdings of a school library may not be done in a manner that is partisan1 political1 or otherwise aimed at prescribing particular schools of thought or opinion2 and 7#b7 will provide equal protection in the conduct of school libraries in compliance with the requirements of the ,fourteenth ,amendment and nondiscrimination laws4 4 ,d ,education ,research and ,development #a ,new ,essential ,education ,discoveries #bdaja4 ,national ,center for ,advanced ,development in ,education 7a7 ,organization ,section #aaa7;c77#c7 of the ,education ,sciences ,reform ,act of #bjjb 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ieaa7;c77#c77 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking and at the end2 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,d71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7,e7 the ,national ,center for ,advanced ,development in ,education 7as described in part ,g74 4 7b7 ,definitions ,section #ajb of the ,education ,sciences ,reform ,act of #bjjb 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ieja7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#bd7 ,science of learning and development ,the term science of learning and development means the body of peer-reviewed knowledge from a variety of academic fields and disciplines that demonstrates how students best learn and develop4 4 7c7 ,establishment ,title ,i of the ,education ,sciences ,reform ,act of #bjjb 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ieja et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following3 ,g ,national ,center for ,advanced ,development in ,education #aie4 ,establishment 7a7 ,establishment ,there is established in the ,institute a ,national ,center for ,advanced ,development in ,education 7in this part referred to as the ,advanced ,development ,center74 7b7 ,mission ,the mission of the ,advanced ,development ,center is to-- 7#a7 identify1 develop1 and promote advances in and new solutions for teaching and learning1 with an emphasis on breakthrough technologies1 new pedagogical approaches1 innovative learning models1 and more efficient1 reliable1 and valid forms of assessments2 7#b7 identify1 develop1 and promote transformative1 community-informed solutions to address disparities in achievement and opportunity for students2 7#c7 identify1 develop1 and promote community-informed advances in teaching and learning that have the potential to transform education practices across-- 7,a7 early childhood education2 7,b7 elementary and secondary education2 7,c7 postsecondary education2 7,d7 adult education2 7,e7 special education and services for students with disabilities2 and 7,f7 services for ,english learners2 7#d7 identify1 develop1 test1 and promote strategies and interventions that support student relationships and skill-building consistent with the science of learning and development2 7#e7 identify and provide community-informed recommendations and solutions that address additional factors that can improve student outcomes1 including-- 7,a7 access to a diverse teaching workforce2 and 7,b7 institutional barriers1 including with respect to students from underrepresented communities2 and 7#f7 investigate transformative research opportunities1 including-- 7,a7 technologies to analyze speech samples and identify speech and reading disorders2 7,b7 identifying tools to support skill acquisition outside of school 7including tools for parents72 and 7,c7 developing tools to provide feedback directly to students on their competencies4 #aif4 ,commissioner for advanced education development ,the ,advanced ,development ,center shall be headed by a ,commissioner for ,advanced ,education ,development 7in this part referred to as the ,advanced ,development ,commissioner7 who shall be highly qualified and have substantial knowledge of the methodologies used and activities undertaken by the ,advanced ,development ,center4 #aig4 ,duties 7a7 ,general duties ,the ,advanced ,development ,center shall-- 7#a7 collect1 report1 analyze1 and disseminate data related to transforming education in the ,united ,states2 7#b7 approve and terminate projects in accordance with subsection 7f77#b77;,b72 7#c7 set priorities that align with the mission of the ,advanced ,development ,center1 including by identifying areas that can be furthered by research and development1 including-- 7,a7 interventions for learning acceleration1 with a particular focus on students who score below proficient on the academic assessments in mathematics or reading or language arts described in section #aaaa7;b77#b7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcaa7;b77#b772 7,b7 pedagogy2 and 7,c7 assessments administered to students1 including such assessments that are summative1 formative1 competency-based1 performance-based1 administered throughout the school year to produce a single summative assessment score1 or incorporated into an instructional sequence or lesson2 7#d7 support the use of scientific discoveries and inventions to improve teaching and learning2 7#e7 carry out the evaluation and dissemination requirements under subsection 7e72 and 7#f7 convene and engage an advisory panel under section #aih4 7b7 ,plan ,not later than #f months after the date of the enactment of this part1 and every #c years thereafter1 the ,advanced ,development ,commissioner shall submit to the ,director a research plan that-- 7#a7 is consistent with the priorities and mission of the ,institute and the mission of the ,advanced ,development ,center2 and 7#b7 describes how the ,advanced ,development ,center will use the performance management system described in section #ahe to assess and improve the activities of the ,advanced ,development ,center4 7c7 ,training program ,the ,advanced ,development ,commissioner may establish a program to train employees of public and private educational agencies1 organizations1 and institutions and may establish a fellowship program to appoint such employees as temporary fellows at the ,advanced ,development ,center in order to assist the ,advanced ,development ,center in carrying out its duties4 7d7 ,collaboration 7#a7 ,in general ,in carrying out the duties under this section1 the ,advanced ,development ,commissioner may award grants and cash prizes1 enter into contracts and cooperative agreements1 and provide technical assistance4 7#b7 ,entities ,in awarding grants and cash prizes and entering into contracts and cooperative agreements under paragraph 7#a71 the ,advanced ,development ,commissioner shall-- 7,a7 solicit applications from public and private entities2 and 7,b7 build research collaborations between a variety of stakeholders-- 7i7 from the private and public sectors2 and 7ii7 with expertise in education practices1 including teachers1 principals and other school leaders1 and local and ,state educational agency leaders4 7#c7 ,applicable programs ,for purposes of carrying out an applicable program under subsection 7f77#b71 a program manager may enter into contracts and cooperative agreements in the manner described in paragraph 7#b74 7e7 ,evaluation and dissemination 7#a7 ,evaluation 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,advanced ,development ,commissioner shall obtain independent1 periodic1 and rigorous evaluation of-- 7i7 the effectiveness of the processes that the ,advanced ,development ,center is using to achieve the mission described in section #aie7;b72 7ii7 the relevance1 accessibility1 and utility of the awards made and transactions entered into under subsection 7d7 to education practitioners2 and 7iii7 the effectiveness of the projects carried out through such awards and transactions1 using evidence standards developed in consultation with the ,institute of ,education ,sciences1 and the suitability of such projects for further investment or increased scale4 7,b7 ,best practices ,the ,advanced ,development ,commissioner shall assess the information obtained from the evaluation and identify best practices for the ,advanced ,development ,center4 7#b7 ,dissemination 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,advanced ,development ,center shall disseminate1 through the entities listed in subparagraph 7,b71 information obtained from the evaluation under paragraph 7#a7 and any other information determined to be relevant by the ,advanced ,development ,commissioner with respect to effective practices and technologies developed under the ,advanced ,development ,center1 as appropriate1 to-- 7i7 education professionals1 including teachers1 principals1 and local and ,state superintendents2 and 7ii7 parents and other caregivers4 7,b7 ,entities ,the ,advanced ,development ,center shall distribute the information described in subparagraph 7,a7 through-- 7i7 the comprehensive centers established under #bjc of the ,educational ,technical ,assistance ,act of #bjjb 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ifjb72 7ii7 the regional laboratories system established under section #agd of the ,education ,sciences ,reform ,act of #bjjb 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #iefd72 and 7iii7 such other means as the ,advanced ,development ,commissioner1 in consultation with the ,director and the ,secretary1 determines to be appropriate4 7#c7 ,use and adoption ,the ,advanced ,development ,commissioner shall support the use and adoption of the best practices identified in paragraph 7#a77;,b7 at all levels of education and training4 7f7 ,hiring 7#a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding section #ahh1 the ,advanced ,development ,commissioner1 with the approval of and in collaboration with the ,director1 shall-- 7,a7 make appointments of scientific1 engineering1 and professional personnel1 which may include temporary or time-limited appointments as determined by the ,director to be necessary to carry out the mission described in section #aie7;b71 without regard to the provisions of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 governing appointment in the competitive service and fix the compensation of such personnel at a rate to be determined by the ,director2 7,b7 hire staff with sufficient qualifications and expertise 7as determined by the ,commissioner in consultation with the ,director7 to enable the ,advanced ,development ,center to carry out the duties described in subsection 7a7 in conjunction with other operations of the ,institute1 without regard to the provisions of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 governing appointment in the competitive service and fix the compensation of such staff at a rate to be determined by the ,director2 and 7,c7 use all existing authorities of the ,director to hire administrative1 financial1 and clerical staff as necessary to carry out this subsection and pay such staff in accordance with the provisions of chapter #ea and subchapter ,,iii of chapter #ec of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 relating to classification and ,general ,schedule pay rates4 7#b7 ,program managers 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,advanced ,development ,commissioner1 with the approval of and in collaboration with the ,director1 shall designate staff appointed or hired under subparagraph 7,a7 or 7,b7 of paragraph 7#a71 respectively1 to serve as program managers for the ,advanced ,development ,center4 7,b7 ,duties ,a program manager shall be responsible for-- 7i7 establishing research and development goals for an applicable program1 including by developing and hosting workshops and consulting with outside experts2 7ii7 publicizing such goals2 7iii7 soliciting applications from eligible entities for projects that advance such goals and contribute to making rapid advances in teaching and learning1 to be submitted by such entities at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the program manager1 in conjunction with the ,advanced ,development ,commissioner1 may require2 7iv7 selecting1 on a competitive basis1 such projects to be supported under an applicable program1 taking into consideration-- 7,i7 the novelty and scientific and technical merit of a proposed project2 7,,ii7 the demonstrated capabilities of the eligible entity to successfully carry out such proposed project2 7,,iii7 the extent to which the eligible entity considered1 as part of the application submitted under clause 7iii71 future commercial applications of a proposed project to increase the likelihood of scalability of such project2 and 7,,iv7 such other criteria as the program manager1 in conjunction with the ,advanced ,development ,commissioner1 may require2 7v7 terminating such projects1 as applicable2 and 7vi7 establishing the research collaborations described in subsection 7d77#c74 7,c7 ,definitions ,in this paragraph3 7i7 ,applicable program ,the term applicable program means a program-- 7,i7 for which a project manager establishes research and development goals2 7,,ii7 that supports projects aligned with such goals2 and 7,,iii7 that receives funds from the ,advanced ,development ,center4 7ii7 ,eligible entity ,the term eligible entity means-- 7,i7 a ,state educational agency2 7,,ii7 a local educational agency2 7,,iii7 a public or private nonprofit institution of higher education2 7,,iv7 a nonprofit educational organization2 and 7,v7 a federally funded research and development center4 #aih4 ,advisory panel 7a7 ,establishment ,not later than #ij days after the date on which the ,advanced ,development ,commissioner is appointed1 the ,commissioner shall establish an advisory panel to identify1 evaluate1 and make recommendations with respect to improving education research in order to promote the mission of the ,advanced ,development ,center4 7b7 ,duties 7#a7 ,report ,not later than #b years after the date on which the advisory panel is established1 the advisory panel shall create and update on an annual basis a report that-- 7,a7 identifies1 analyzes1 and evaluates the state of-- 7i7 education research and development2 and 7ii7 education research priorities at the ,state and local levels2 7,b7 identifies and promotes advances in teaching and learning2 and 7,c7 highlights factors that can have an impact on student learning outcomes1 with particular attention to opportunity and achievement disparities for students1 including the factors addressed in section #aie7;b77#f74 7#b7 ,submission and publication ,not later than #a month after the date on which the report described in paragraph 7#a7 is created and not later than #a month after each subsequent update of such report1 the advisory panel shall-- 7,a7 submit such report to-- 7i7 the ,advanced ,development ,commissioner2 7ii7 the ,director2 7iii7 the ,secretary2 7iv7 the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives2 7v7 the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate2 7vi7 the ,committee on ,education and ,workforce of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7vii7 the ,committee on ,health1 ,education1 ,labor1 and ,pensions of the ,senate2 and 7,b7 make such report publicly available on the website of the ,institute4 7c7 ,membership ,the advisory panel shall be composed of at least #h1 but not more than #ab1 members appointed by the ,advanced ,development ,commissioner as follows3 7#a7 ,at least #a but not more than #b members shall be parents4 7#b7 ,at least #a but not more than #b members shall be education professionals4 7#c7 ,at least #a but not more than #b members shall be experts in technology4 7#d7 ,at least #a but not more than #b members shall be specialists in rapid gains in student achievement and school improvement4 7#e7 ,at least #a but not more than #b members shall be specialists in personalized learning4 7#f7 ,at least #a but not more than #b members shall be education and social science researchers4 7#g7 ,at least #a but not more than #b members shall be representatives from the ,department or the ,national ,science ,foundation4 7#h7 ,at least #a but not more than #b members shall be individuals with expertise in education issues not otherwise represented who will contribute to the overall rigor and quality of the ,advanced ,development ,center4 7d7 ,advisory nature ,the function of the advisory panel shall be advisory in nature4 ,nothing in this section shall be construed as giving the advisory panel authority over the activities authorized under this part4 7e7 ,termination ,the advisory panel shall terminate #e years after the date of establishment of such panel4 #aii4 ,community-informed defined ,in this part1 the term community-informed means to be informed by input from ,state educational agencies1 local educational agencies1 parents1 students1 and education practitioners1 including teachers1 principals1 and other school leaders within the community or regional area where activities planned and carried out by the ,advanced ,development ,center will occur4 #bjj4 ,authorization of appropriations 7a7 ,in general ,there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this part #ejj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbf through #bjcj4 7b7 ,timing ,amounts made available for a fiscal year under subsection 7a7 shall remain available until expended4 7c7 ,reservation ,the ,secretary may reserve not more than #e percent of the funds appropriated for a fiscal year under subsection 7a7 for administrative expenses and technical assistance4 4 #bdajb4 ,improving statewide longitudinal data systems ,section #bjh of the ,education ,sciences ,reform ,act of #bjjb 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ifjg7 is amended to read as follows3 #bjh4 ,grant program for statewide longitudinal data systems 7a7 ,grants authorized 7#a7 ,grants for statewide longitudinal data systems 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall award1 on a competitive basis1 grants to eligible agencies to enable such agencies to design1 develop1 implement1 and improve statewide longitudinal data systems4 7,b7 ,period 7i7 ,in general ,except as provided in clause 7ii71 a grant awarded under subparagraph 7,a7 shall be for a period of not longer than #d years4 7ii7 ,renewal ,upon the conclusion of the grant period described in clause 7i71 the ,secretary may renew a grant awarded under subparagraph 7,a7 for #b additional years if the eligible agency demonstrates significant progress in meeting its goals1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7#b7 ,planning grants 7,a7 ,in general ,of the amounts made available to carry out this section1 the ,secretary may reserve not more than #aj percent to award planning grants to eligible agencies to support planning related to the design1 development1 implementation1 improvement1 and sustainability of statewide longitudinal data systems1 which may include planning to support-- 7i7 the integration or coordination of additional ,federal1 ,state1 ,tribal1 or local data sources in the statewide longitudinal data system1 which may include facilitating interoperability and linkages across such data sources1 including from across other ,federal1 ,state1 ,tribal1 or local agencies2 7ii7 alignment with the voluntary standards and guidelines described in section #adc7;a77#f71 which may include the use of linked1 open1 and interoperable data standards2 7iii7 the development of products1 tools1 or interfaces that provide appropriate access to data insights produced by the statewide longitudinal data system2 and 7iv7 upgrading data infrastructure or reporting systems4 7,b7 ,period ,a grant awarded under subparagraph 7,a7 shall be for a period of not longer than #ah months4 7,c7 ,engagement ,in carrying out planning activities under this paragraph1 an eligible agency shall1 to the greatest extent practicable1 engage students1 families1 practitioners1 education system leaders1 policymakers1 community organizations1 and ,state1 ,tribal1 and local public agencies4 7b7 ,application ,an eligible agency desiring a grant under subsection 7a77#a7 shall submit an application to the ,secretary at such time1 in such manner1 and accompanied by such information as the ,secretary may reasonably require1 including the following3 7#a7 ,a description of how the eligible agency will design1 develop1 implement1 or improve a statewide longitudinal data system that will integrate data in accordance with the individual privacy and data security requirements specified in section #ahc1 from the following data sources1 to the greatest extent practicable3 7,a7 ,early childhood education1 in accordance with the guidance developed pursuant to subsection 7g77#b74 7,b7 ,elementary and secondary education1 including data reported from local educational agencies and the ,state educational agency4 7,c7 ,career and technical education4 7,d7 ,postsecondary education1 including data reported from public institutions of higher education and public systems of institutions of higher education4 7,e7 ,adult education and workforce development programs4 7,f7 ,unemployment insurance or other statewide data sources with access to labor market outcomes or wage record data and in accordance with privacy and data security requirements of the ,state4 7,g7 ,the ,bureau of ,indian ,education1 as applicable4 7#b7 ,a description of how the eligible agency will design1 develop1 implement1 or improve a statewide longitudinal data system that may integrate data from other ,federal1 ,state1 or local public or private agencies or organizations1 in accordance with ,federal and ,state privacy laws4 7#c7 ,a description of how the eligible agency will ensure that the statewide longitudinal data system will-- 7,a7 be able to publicly disaggregate student data by each subgroup of students 7as defined in section #aaaa7;c77#b7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcaa7;c77#b7772 7,b7 ensure technical quality1 including validity and reliability1 of the data managed by the statewide longitudinal data system2 7,c7 enable the development of tools1 products1 or interfaces that will provide publicly accessible and useful information to students1 families1 practitioners1 education system leaders1 policymakers1 community organizations1 ,state and local public agencies1 and the public in a manner that protects and promotes individual privacy and data security2 and 7,d7 enable researchers to conduct scientifically valid research in a manner that adheres to ,federal or ,state privacy laws and protections4 7#d7 ,a description of how the statewide longitudinal data system will1 to the extent practicable1 promote standardized data definitions1 open data formats1 other widely recognized and adopted standards1 and linkages utilized in multiple ,states1 and be aligned with subchapter ,i of chapter #ce of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#e7 ,a description of how the eligible agency will protect and promote individual privacy and data security in implementing the ,state longitudinal data system1 including by-- 7,a7 defining policies1 guidelines1 or protocols as appropriate for data collection1 storage1 data sharing1 use1 data destruction1 and disclosure avoidance to secure any personally identifiable information2 7,b7 reviewing how researchers1 ,state agencies1 local agencies1 and other entities that will have access to the statewide longitudinal data systems under this section will adhere to ,federal and ,state privacy laws and protections in the building1 maintenance1 and use of such data systems2 and 7,c7 providing training or professional development to any employee or contractor of such system to ensure compliance with section #ddd of the ,general ,education ,provisions ,act 7commonly known as the ,family ,educational ,rights and ,privacy ,act of #aigd71 section #dde of that ,act 7commonly known as the ,protection of ,pupil ,rights ,amendment71 the ,children's ,online ,privacy ,protection ,act of #aiih 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #feja et seq471 the ,health ,insurance ,portability and ,accountability ,act of #aiif 7,public ,law #ajd-aia71 and any other relevant ,federal or ,state privacy law as determined by the ,secretary4 7#f7 ,a description of the data governance structure for the statewide longitudinal data system1 which shall1 to the greatest extent practicable1 support the implementation of statewide data governance structures that involve all relevant ,state agencies1 and which may include establishing a ,state chief privacy officer or a data governance coordinator4 7#g7 ,a description of how the eligible agency will promote long-term sustainability of the statewide longitudinal data system1 including by identifying ,state and local funding that will be used to support the operation1 maintenance1 and upgrades of such system4 7c7 ,selection 7#a7 ,in general ,in awarding grants under subsection 7a77#a71 the ,secretary shall use a peer review process that1 with respect to the entities selected-- 7,a7 ensures technical quality 7including validity and reliability71 promotes data linkages within the ,state1 and ensures the protection of individual privacy consistent with section #ahc2 7,b7 promotes the generation and accurate and timely use of data that is needed-- 7i7 to support implementation of-- 7,i7 the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife2 7,,ii7 the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife2 7,,iii7 the ,individuals with ,disabilities ,education ,act2 7,,iv7 the ,carl ,d4 ,perkins ,career and ,technical ,education ,act of #bjjf2 7,v7 the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #caja et seq472 7,,vi7 the ,head ,start ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ihca et seq472 7,,vii7 the ,child ,care and ,development ,block ,grant ,act of #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #iheg et seq472 and 7,,viii7 other relevant ,federal laws as determined by the ,secretary2 and 7ii7 to facilitate research to improve educational and employment opportunities and outcomes1 including student academic achievement1 postsecondary education access and completion1 labor market outcomes1 and the closing of opportunity and achievement gaps between subgroups of students 7as defined in section #aaaa7;c77#b7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcaa7;c77#b7774 7#b7 ,priority ,in awarding grants under subsection 7a77#a71 the ,secretary shall give priority to eligible agencies that-- 7,a7 received a planning grant under subsection 7a77#b7 and propose to carry out activities informed by such planning2 7,b7 propose the development of products1 tools1 or interfaces that provide appropriate access to data insights produced by the statewide longitudinal data system2 or 7,c7 require the use of the voluntary standards and guidelines described in section #aec7;a77#e74 7d7 ,use of funds ,an eligible agency receiving an award under subsection 7a77#a7-- 7#a7 shall use funds-- 7,a7 to enhance or modernize data infrastructure and analytics capacity to integrate data across early childhood education through postsecondary study and labor market outcomes into the statewide longitudinal data system2 and 7,b7 to carry out the activities described in paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#g7 of subsection 7b72 and 7#b7 may carry out #a or more of the following activities3 7,a7 ,award subgrants to public agencies or institutions of higher education to improve the capacity of such agencies or institutions to participate in statewide longitudinal data systems4 7,b7 ,integrate additional ,federal1 ,state1 or local data sources in the statewide longitudinal data system or facilitate interoperability between such data sources4 7,c7 ,develop or increase the access of the public to products1 tools1 or interfaces that provide appropriate access to data insights produced by the statewide longitudinal data system4 7,d7 ,implement policies to protect and promote student privacy and data security4 7,e7 ,provide professional development to individuals1 practitioners1 and education system leaders to better understand1 use1 and analyze data from the statewide longitudinal data system4 7e7 ,supplement not supplant ,funds made available under this section shall be used to supplement1 and not supplant1 other ,state or local funds used for developing ,state data systems4 7f7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of the ,new ,essential ,education ,discoveries ,act of #bjbe1 and again #c years after such date of enactment1 the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,national ,academies ,committee on ,national ,statistics shall make publicly available a report on the implementation and effectiveness of ,federal1 ,state1 and local efforts related to the activities carried out by eligible entities that receive a grant under subsection 7a77#a71 including-- 7#a7 identifying and analyzing ,state practices regarding the development and use of statewide longitudinal data systems2 7#b7 evaluating the ability of such systems to manage individual student data1 promote linkages across ,states1 and protect student privacy consistent with section #ahc2 and 7#c7 identifying best practices and areas for improvement4 7g7 ,guidance 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of the ,new ,essential ,education ,discoveries ,act of #bjbe1 and on an ongoing basis thereafter1 the ,secretary shall issue guidance and provide technical assistance on-- 7,a7 protecting and promoting individual privacy and data security in implementing statewide longitudinal data systems in accordance with applicable ,federal1 ,state1 and local privacy laws2 7,b7 developing or increasing the public's access to products1 tools1 or interfaces that provide appropriate access to data insights produced by statewide longitudinal data systems1 which may support the public1 researchers1 policymakers1 practitioners1 and ,states in efficiently and accurately accessing1 managing1 analyzing1 and using data to inform decision making and improve educational opportunities and outcomes1 including academic achievement1 postsecondary education access and completion1 and labor market outcomes2 and 7,c7 supporting data linkages between a statewide longitudinal data system and data from postsecondary education1 workforce programs1 unemployment insurance1 or other statewide data sources with access to wage record data1 which shall include the use of different unique identifiers and may include the use of ,social ,security numbers1 in accordance with applicable ,federal1 ,state1 and local privacy laws4 7#b7 ,early childhood education data ,the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services1 in coordination with the ,statistics ,commissioner1 shall develop guidance for eligible agencies with respect to integrating data voluntarily reported under the ,head ,start ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ihca et seq47 and other early childhood education data in the statewide longitudinal data system4 7#c7 ,early college high school or dual or concurrent enrollment programs ,the ,statistics ,commissioner shall provide technical assistance to eligible agencies to collect and report data related to enrollment1 retention1 transfer1 and completion rates in early college high school or dual or concurrent enrollment programs4 7h7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,eligible agency ,the term eligible agency means-- 7,a7 a ,state educational agency2 7,b7 the office of the ,governor of a ,state2 7,c7 a ,state agency1 data governance body1 or public sector organization1 as determined and designated by the ,governor2 7,d7 an outlying area2 and 7,e7 a consortium of entities described in subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,c7 located in a single ,state or a consortium of such entities located in #b or more ,states4 7#b7 ,statewide longitudinal data system ,the term statewide longitudinal data system means a data system operated by an eligible agency at the ,state level that connects individual-level data from early childhood education1 elementary and secondary education1 postsecondary education1 adult education1 workforce development1 labor market outcomes1 and other data sources1 as determined by the ,state1 in a manner that-- 7,a7 protects and promotes individual privacy and data security1 in accordance with applicable ,federal1 ,state1 and local privacy laws1 increases data transparency1 and minimizes reporting burden2 and 7,b7 enhances the ability of the public1 researchers1 policymakers1 practitioners1 and ,states to efficiently and accurately access1 manage1 disaggregate1 analyze1 and use data to inform decision making and improve educational opportunities and outcomes1 including academic achievement1 postsecondary education access and completion1 and labor market outcomes4 7i7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section-- 7#a7 #ejj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbf2 and 7#b7 for each fiscal year thereafter1 not less than the amount appropriated for fiscal year #bjbf4 4 #b ,national ,education ,technology ,clearinghouse #bdbja4 ,establishment of ,national ,education ,technology ,clearinghouse ,part ,d of title ,i of the ,education ,sciences ,reform ,act of #bjjb 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #iefa et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #agd;,a4 ,national ,education ,technology ,clearinghouse 7a7 ,in general ,there is established in the ,national ,center for ,education ,evaluation and ,regional ,assistance a ,national ,education ,technology ,clearinghouse that shall-- 7#a7 conduct research to identify1 on a periodic basis and to the extent practicable1 the most commonly used education technology vendors1 products1 and services2 7#b7 establish and publish a transparent evaluation framework1 developed by the ,secretary1 to assess such vendors1 products1 and services1 which shall examine-- 7,a7 the quality assurance of the technology1 based on the extent to which the technology supports vendor claims and demonstrates evidence of effectiveness for intended educational outcomes1 where such evidence is available2 7,b7 the technology's compliance with applicable ,federal and ,state student data privacy and security laws related to student1 family1 educator1 and school staff data protection2 7,c7 technology vendor data practices1 including the use1 sharing1 or monetization of student or educator data2 7,d7 the safety and grade-level appropriateness of included content for students1 if applicable2 7,e7 public disclosure of sources of revenue of the vendor1 including any targeted advertising and the sale of any student1 educator1 or school staff data to third parties2 and 7,f7 the extent to which products and services undermine or promote the cognitive development and critical thinking skills of students2 and 7#c7 disseminate research findings to ,state educational agencies and make such findings available on a publicly accessible website1 which shall include-- 7,a7 a list of education technology vendors that have been found to provide safe1 evidence-based products and services2 7,b7 a list of education technology vendors that have been found to have concerning practices or that provide products and services that have not been proven effective according to available evidence2 and 7,c7 a rating or classification system of such education technology vendors based on the criteria described in paragraph 7#b74 4 #bdbjb4 ,education technology guidance 7a7 ,best practices ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall issue guidance describing best practices for sourcing education technology vendors1 products1 and services for use and for contracting with education technology vendors1 including recommended processes to consult educators and school staff during technology procurement4 7b7 ,quality and safety ,not later than #b years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall issue guidance providing information from the ,national ,education ,technology ,clearinghouse on the quality and safety of all vendors1 products1 and services evaluated4 7c7 ,updates to guidance ,the ,secretary shall update the guidance described in subsections 7a7 and 7b7 not less frequently than once every #b years after the most recent date on which such guidance was issued4 ,,iii ,support for ,addressing ,socioeconomic ,barriers to ,learning #cjjja4 ,authorization of appropriations for part ,a of title ,i of ,,esea ,section #ajjb7;a7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcjb7;a77 is amended to read as follows3 7a7 ,local educational agency grants ,there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out the activities described in part ,a #ee1jjj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbg through #bjca4 4 #a ,protecting ,public ,education ,a ,protecting ,public ,schools #cjaaa4 ,keep public funds in public schools ,section #gjdaa of ,public ,law #aai-ba is repealed4 ,the provisions of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf amended by such section are restored and revived as if such amendments had not been enacted4 #cjaab4 ,district of ,columbia school voucher program repealed ,the opportunity scholarship program under the ,scholarships for ,opportunity and ,results ,act 7division ,c of ,public ,law #aab-aj7 7commonly known as the ,district of ,columbia ,opportunity ,scholarship ,program7 is repealed4 #cjaac4 ,prohibition on transfer of administration or funds 7a7 ,in general ,no functions authorized under the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcja et seq471 the ,individuals with ,disabilities ,education ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #adjj et seq471 the ,carl ,d4 ,perkins ,career and ,technical ,education ,act of #bjjf 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #bcja et seq471 or the ,education ,sciences ,reform ,act of #bjjb 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ieja et seq47 to be carried out by the ,secretary of ,education or the ,department of ,education1 and no funds provided under such ,acts to the ,secretary or the ,department1 may be transferred to or administered by any ,federal agency other than the ,department 7including a transfer executed by an interagency agreement74 7b7 ,function defined ,for purposes of this section1 the term function includes any duty1 obligation1 power1 authority1 responsibility1 right1 privilege1 activity1 or program4 #cjaad4 ,state responsibilities 7a7 ,maintenance of equity ,subpart #b of part ,f of title ,,viii of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #gija et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #hedi;,d4 ,maintenance of equity 7a7 ,high-,need local educational agencies ,as a condition of receiving funds under part ,a of title ,i1 a ,state educational agency shall not1 in fiscal year #bjbg1 #bjbh1 #bjbi1 #bjcj1 or #bjca1 reduce ,state funding 7as calculated on a per-pupil basis7 for any high-need local educational agency in the ,state by an amount that exceeds the overall per-pupil reduction in ,state funds1 if any1 across all local educational agencies in such ,state in such fiscal year4 7b7 ,highest poverty local educational agencies ,notwithstanding paragraph 7#a71 as a condition of receiving funds under part ,a of title ,i1 a ,state educational agency shall not1 in fiscal year #bjbg1 #bjbh1 #bjbi1 #bjcj1 or #bjca1 reduce ,state funding 7as calculated on a per-pupil basis7 for any highest poverty local educational agency below the level of funding 7as calculated on a per-pupil basis7 provided to each such local educational agency in fiscal year #bjbe4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,high-need local educational agency ,the term high-need local educational agency has the meaning given the term in section #bjj of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajba74 7#b7 ,highest poverty local educational agency ,the term highest poverty local educational agency has the meaning given the term in section #bjjd of the ,american ,rescue ,plan ,act of #bjba 7,public ,law #aag-b74 4 7b7 ,other plan provisions ,section #aaaa7;g77#a7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcaa7;g77#a77 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,d7 through 7,g7 as subparagraphs 7,e7 through 7,h71 respectively2 and 7#b7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,c7 the following3 7,d7 the steps the ,state educational agency will take to ensure local educational agencies are spending funds equitably1 with higher-need schools receiving proportionally greater funding1 including taking corrective actions as necessary to ensure equitable spending2 4 #cjaae4 ,state and local reporting requirements ,section #aaaa7;h7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcaa7;h77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,d7 as subparagraph 7,e72 and 7,b7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,c7 the following3 7,d7 ,local educational agency funding ,each local educational agency report card shall include the amount of funding under part ,a of title ,i the local educational agency held in reserve during the preceding year and the methodology used by the local educational agency to allocate funds to schools after holding its funds in reserve4 2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#e7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,c77ii71 by striking and2 7,b7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,d7 as subparagraph 7,g72 and 7,c7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,c7 the following3 7,d7 the amount of funding under part ,a of title ,i the ,state educational agency held in reserve during the preceding year2 7,e7 the methodology used by the ,state educational agency to allocate funds to local educational agencies after holding funds in reserve2 7,f7 the amount that each public school in the state received of funds under part ,a of title ,i during the preceding year2 and 4 #cjaaf4 ,evaluation of funding disparities 7a7 ,mandatory data collection ,in carrying out the civil rights data collection required under section #bjc7;c77#a7 of the ,department of ,education ,organization ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #cdac7;c77#a771 the ,assistant ,secretary for ,civil ,rights of the ,department shall1 as part of the data collection1 collect data on the disparities of school funding amounts between local educational agencies located in the same ,state and the average disparities between different ,states1 disaggregated by the race of students attending such school4 7b7 ,report ,the ,assistant ,secretary for ,civil ,rights of the ,department shall include a summary of findings on the prevalence and severity of school and ,state educational funding disparities in the annual report required under section #bjc7;b77#a7 of the ,department of ,education ,organization ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #cdac7;b77#a774 ,this report shall include recommendations on whether the ,secretary or ,congress should take corrective action regarding the funding disparities in any ,state or local educational agency1 as well as the type of corrective action recommended4 ,b ,championing ,honest and ,responsible ,transparency in ,education ,reform #cjaba4 ,,esea definition of charter school 7a7 ,prohibition of contracting with for-,profit entity for essential services ,section #dcaj7b7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #gbba;i7#b77 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,l71 by striking and at the end2 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,m7-- 7,a7 by moving the margins of such paragraph #b ems to the left2 and 7,b7 by striking the period and inserting a semicolon2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7,n7 does not enter into a contract with a for-profit entity1 or have a charter management organization or other nonprofit entity enter into such a contract on behalf of such school1 under which the for-profit entity operates1 oversees1 manages1 or otherwise carries out the administration of such school1 which may include curriculum development1 budget management1 and faculty management 7such as hiring1 terminating1 or supervising school-level staff72 and 7,o7 may enter into a contract with a for-profit or nonprofit entity for the provision of-- 7i7 food1 payroll1 facilities maintenance1 or transportation services2 7ii7 classroom supplies 7such as textbooks72 or 7iii7 ancillary services or supplies4 4 7b7 ,general definitions ,section #haja of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ghja7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#ec7 ,charter school ,the term charter school has the meaning given the term in section #dcaj4 4 #cjabb4 ,,idea definition of charter school ,section #fjb of the ,individuals with ,disabilities ,education ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #adja7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#cg7 ,charter school ,the term charter school has the meaning given the term in section #dcaj of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #gbba;i74 4 #cjabc4 ,effective date2 applicability ,the amendments made by this subpart-- 7#a7 shall take effect on the date that is #c years after the date of the enactment of this ,act2 and 7#b7 shall only apply with respect to any contract entered into1 renewed1 or extended on or after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 #b ,preschool for ,all #cjbja4 ,universal preschool 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,child experiencing homelessness ,the term child experiencing homelessness means an individual who is a homeless child or youth under section #gbe of the ,mc,kinney-,vento ,homeless ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aadcd;a74 7#b7 ,comprehensive services ,the term comprehensive services means services that are provided to low-income children and their families1 and that are health1 educational1 nutritional1 social1 and other services that are determined1 based on family needs assessments1 to be necessary1 within the means of section #fcf of the ,head ,start ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ihca74 7#c7 ,dual language learner ,the term dual language learner means an individual who is limited ,english proficient1 as defined in section #fcg of the ,head ,start ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ihcb74 7#d7 ,eligible child ,the term eligible child means a child who is age #c or #d1 on the date established by the applicable local educational agency for kindergarten entry4 7#e7 ,eligible provider ,the term eligible provider means-- 7,a7 a local educational agency1 acting alone or in a consortium or in collaboration with an educational service agency1 that is licensed by the ,state or meets comparable health and safety standards2 7,b7 a ,head ,start agency or delegate agency funded under the ,head ,start ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ihca et seq472 7,c7 a licensed center-based child care provider1 licensed family child care provider1 or community- or neighborhood-based network of licensed family child care providers2 or 7,d7 a consortium of entities described in any of subparagraphs 7,a71 7,b71 and 7,c74 7#f7 ,indian tribe ,the term ,indian ,tribe has the meaning given the term in section #d of the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #dej;b74 7#g7 ,poverty guidelines ,the term poverty guidelines means the poverty guidelines updated periodically in the ,federal ,register by the ,department of ,health and ,human ,services under the authority of section #fgc of the ,community ,services ,block ,grant ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #iijb74 7#h7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services4 7#i7 ,state ,the term ,state means each of the several ,states and the ,district of ,columbia4 7#aj7 ,territory ,the term territory means each of the ,commonwealth of ,puerto ,rico1 the ,united ,states ,virgin ,islands1 ,guam1 ,american ,samoa1 and the ,commonwealth of the ,northern ,mariana ,islands4 7#aa7 ,tribal organization ,the term ,tribal organization has the meaning given the term tribal organization in section #feh,p of the ,child ,care and ,development ,block ,grant ,act of #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ihehn74 7#ab7 ,urban ,indian organization ,the term ,urban ,indian organization has the meaning given the term in section #d of the ,indian ,health ,care ,improvement ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #afjb74 7b7 ,universal preschool 7#a7 ,appropriation ,in addition to amounts otherwise available1 there is appropriated to the ,secretary for each of fiscal years #bjbg through #bjcc1 out of any money in the ,treasury not otherwise appropriated1 such sums as may be necessary to carry out this section and provide the ,federal share of the cost of universal1 high-quality1 free1 inclusive1 and mixed delivery preschool services1 on a voluntary basis1 to children throughout the ,states under this section1 including providing the ,federal share of the cost of ,state activities described in subsection 7c77#d74 7#b7 ,secretarial reservations ,the ,secretary1 in collaboration with the ,secretary of ,education1 shall reserve1 from the amount appropriated under this subsection-- 7,a7 not less than #d percent for payments to ,indian ,tribes1 ,tribal organizations1 and ,urban ,indian organizations for activities described in this section2 7,b7 not more than of #a percent for the territories1 to be distributed among the territories on the basis of their relative need1 as determined by the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services in accordance with the objectives of this section1 for activities described in this section2 7,c7 of #a percent for eligible local entities that serve children in families who are engaged in migrant or seasonal agricultural labor1 for activities described in this section2 7,d7 for ,federal activities1 including administration1 monitoring1 technical assistance1 and research-- 7i7 #afe1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbg and #bjj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbh2 and 7ii7 for each of fiscal years #bjbi through #bjcc1 not more than #b percent2 7,e7 #b1ejj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbg through #bjcc to improve compensation of ,head ,start staff consistent with subparagraphs 7,a77i7 and 7,b77viii7 of section #fdj7;a77#e7 of the ,head ,start ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ihce7;a77#e771 notwithstanding section #fec7;a77#a7 of such ,act 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #ihdh7;a77#a772 and 7,f7 #a1bej1jjj1jjj annually for each of fiscal years #bjbg through #bjcc to carry out the program of grants to localities described in subsection 7e74 7c7 ,payments for ,state universal preschool services 7#a7 ,in general ,a ,state that has submitted1 and had approved by the ,secretary1 a ,state plan for universal preschool services is entitled to a payment under this subsection4 7#b7 ,payments to ,states 7,a7 ,preschool services ,the ,secretary shall pay to each ,state with an approved ,state plan under paragraph 7#f71 an amount for each year equal to-- 7i7 #ajj percent of the ,state's expenditures in the year for preschool services described in subsection 7d71 for each of fiscal years #bjbg1 #bjbh1 and #bjbi2 7ii7 #ij percent of the ,state's expenditures in the year for such preschool services1 for fiscal year #bjcj2 7iii7 #hj percent of the ,state's expenditures in the year for such preschool services1 for fiscal year #bjca2 7iv7 #gj percent of the ,state's expenditures in the year for such preschool services1 for fiscal year #bjcb2 and 7v7 #fj percent of the ,state's expenditures in the year for such preschool services1 for fiscal year #bjcc4 7,b7 ,state activities ,the ,secretary shall pay to each ,state with an approved ,state plan under paragraph 7#f7 an amount for a fiscal year equal to #ej percent of the amount of the ,state's expenditures for the activities described in paragraph 7#d71 except that in no case shall a payment for a fiscal year under this subparagraph exceed the amount equal to #aj percent of the ,state's expenditures described in subparagraph 7,a7 for such fiscal year4 7,c7 ,non-,federal share ,the remainder of the cost paid by the ,state for preschool services1 that is not provided under subparagraph 7,a71 shall be considered the non-,federal share of the cost of those services4 ,the remainder of the cost paid by the ,state for ,state activities1 that is not provided under subparagraph 7,b71 shall be considered the non-,federal share of the cost of those activities4 7#c7 ,advance payment2 retrospective adjustment ,the ,secretary may make a payment under subparagraph 7,a7 or 7,b7 of paragraph 7#b7 for a year on the basis of advance estimates of expenditures submitted by the ,state and such other investigation as the ,secretary may find necessary1 and may reduce or increase the payment as necessary to adjust for any overpayment or underpayment for a previous year4 7#d7 ,state activities ,a ,state that receives a payment under paragraph 7#b77;,b7 shall carry out all of the following activities3 7,a7 ,state administration of the ,state's preschool services program described in this section4 7,b7 ,supporting a continuous quality improvement system through the use of data1 researching1 monitoring1 training1 technical assistance1 professional development1 and coaching to support providers participating or seeking to participate in the ,state's preschool services program and to support such providers in meeting the requirements of this section4 7,c7 ,providing outreach and enrollment support for families of eligible children1 including specific outreach to families of underserved populations4 7,d7 ,supporting data systems building4 7,e7 ,supporting staff of eligible providers in pursuing credentials and degrees1 including baccalaureate degrees4 7,f7 ,supporting activities that ensure access to inclusive preschool programs for children with disabilities1 including1 as applicable1 activities that redesign or restructure existing preschool programs1 as of the date of the activity1 to improve inclusive services for children with disabilities4 7,g7 ,providing age-appropriate transportation services for children1 which at a minimum shall include transportation services for children experiencing homelessness and children in foster care4 7,h7 ,conducting or updating the ,state's statewide needs assessment used for purposes of paragraph 7#f77;,b77ii74 7#e7 ,lead agency ,the ,governor of a ,state desiring to receive a payment under this subsection shall designate a ,state lead agency 7such as a ,state agency or joint interagency office7 for the administration of the universal preschool services program under this section4 7#f7 ,state plan ,in order to be eligible for payments under this section1 the ,governor of a ,state shall submit a ,state plan for universal1 high-quality1 free1 inclusive1 and mixed delivery preschool services to the ,secretary for approval at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,secretary1 in collaboration with the ,secretary of ,education1 may require4 ,such plan shall include each of the following3 7,a7 ,a certification that the ,state has in place developmentally appropriate1 evidence-based preschool standards that1 at a minimum are as rigorous as the standards specified in subparagraph 7,b7 of section #fda;,a7a77#a7 of the ,head ,start ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ihcf;a7a77#a77 and include program standards for class sizes and ratios4 7,b7 ,a certification that the ,state will prioritize the establishment and expansion of universal1 high-quality1 free1 inclusive1 and mixed delivery preschool services in high-need communities1 as identified by the ,state1 including-- 7i7 a description of which high-need communities the ,state will prioritize for that establishment and expansion within and across those communities2 7ii7 a description of how the ,state determined which communities are high-need communities1 including how the ,state used a research-based methodology1 approved by the ,secretary1 to identify and serve such communities1 as determined by-- 7,i7 the rate of poverty among eligible children in the community2 7,,ii7 rates of access to high-quality preschool within the community1 including1 as applicable1 rates of disparities for underserved or vulnerable populations as identified through a periodic needs assessment conducted through the preschool development grants program under section #ibab of the ,every ,student ,succeeds ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ihca note7 as applicable1 or through another such statewide needs assessment2 and 7,,iii7 other indicators of community need as required by the ,secretary2 and 7iii7 an assurance that the ,state will distribute funding for such preschool services under this section within such a high-need community so that a majority of children in the community are offered such preschool services before the ,state establishes and expands free preschool services in communities with lower levels of need4 7,c7 ,as applicable1 a description of how the ,state plans to use funding provided under this section to ensure that existing 7as of the date of submission of the ,state plan7 publicly funded preschool programs in the ,state meet the requirements of this section for a preschool program4 7,d7 ,a certification that the ,state will1 in establishing and operating the program of preschool services supported under this section1 support a mixed delivery preschool system1 including a certification that the ,state will facilitate the participation in the system of ,head ,start programs and programs offered by other eligible providers1 including providers of licensed family child care4 7,e7 ,an assurance that the ,state will use funding provided under this section to ensure children with disabilities have access to and participate in inclusive preschool programs consistent with provisions in the ,individuals with ,disabilities ,education ,act1 including an assurance that the ,state will offer inclusive programming that supports the least restrictive environment requirements in ,section #fai of the ,individuals with ,disabilities ,act for all eligible children who are children with disabilities4 7,f7 ,a certification that the ,state will support the continuous quality improvement of programs providing preschool services under this section1 including support through technical assistance1 monitoring1 and research4 7,g7 ,a certification that the ,state will ensure a highly qualified early childhood workforce to support the requirements of this section4 7,h7 ,a description of how the ,state will coordinate the ,state's preschool standards described in subparagraph 7,a7 with other early learning standards within the ,state4 7,i7 ,a description of how the ,state will-- 7i7 coordinate services and funding provided under this section with services and funding for other ,federal1 ,state1 and local child care and early childhood development programs2 7ii7 at the option of an ,indian ,tribe or ,tribal organization in the ,state1 collaborate and coordinate services and funding with such ,indian ,tribe or ,tribal organization2 7iii7 partner with ,head ,start agencies to ensure the full utilization of ,head ,start programs within the ,state2 7iv7 collaborate with entities carrying out programs under section #fai or part ,c of the ,individuals with ,disabilities ,education ,act1 to support inclusive preschool programs2 and 7v7 improve transitions of children from early childhood education to elementary school4 7,j7 ,an assurance that the ,state will partner with not less than #a institution of higher education to facilitate degree attainment for staff of preschool programs4 7,k7 ,an assurance that the ,state will ensure all preschool services in the ,state funded under this section will be-- 7i7 7,i7 universally available to all children in the ,state without any additional eligibility requirements2 and 7,,ii7 be high quality1 free1 and inclusive2 7ii7 by not later than #a year after receiving such funding1 meet the ,state's preschool education standards described in subparagraph 7,a72 7iii7 offer programming that meets the duration requirements of at least #a1jbj annual hours1 in the program performance standards applicable to ,head ,start programs described in section #fda;,a of the ,head ,start ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ihcf;a72 7iv7 adopt policies and practices to conduct outreach and provide expedited enrollment1 including prioritization1 to-- 7,i7 children experiencing homelessness2 7,,ii7 children in foster care or kinship care2 7,,iii7 children in families who are engaged in migrant or seasonal agricultural labor2 7,,iv7 children with disabilities1 including children served under part ,c of the ,individuals with ,disabilities ,education ,act who are an eligible child under section #cjbja2 and 7,v7 dual language learners2 7v7 provide salaries1 and set salary schedules1 for staff that are equivalent to salaries of elementary school staff with similar credentials and experience2 7vi7 at a minimum1 provide a living wage for all staff of such providers2 and 7vii7 require educational qualifications for teachers 7excluding individuals who were employed by an eligible child care provider or early education program for a cumulative #c of the last #e years from the date of enactment and have the necessary content knowledge and teaching skills for early childhood educators1 as demonstrated through measures determined by the ,state7 in the preschool program including1 at a minimum1 requiring that lead teachers in the preschool program have a baccalaureate degree in early childhood education or a related field by not later than #g years after the date of enactment of this ,act4 7,the requirements specified in this clause shall not apply to individuals who were employed by an eligible child care provider or early education program for a cumulative #c of the last #e years from the date of enactment and have the necessary content knowledge and teaching skills for early childhood educators1 as demonstrated through measures determined by the ,state474 7,l7 ,an assurance that the ,state will meet the requirements of clauses 7ii7 and 7iii7 of section #feh;,e7c77#b77,t7 of the ,child ,care and ,development ,block ,grant ,act of #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #iheh;c7c77#b77,t771 with respect to funding and assessments under this section4 7,m7 ,a certification that subgrant amounts described under subsection 7d7 are sufficient to enable the eligible provider to meet the requirements of this title1 and will provide for increased staff payment amounts based on the criteria described in 7,k77v7 and 7vi74 7,n7 ,a certification that preschool seats will be distributed equitably among child care 7including family child care71 ,head ,start1 and schools within the ,state4 7#g7 ,duration of the plan ,each ,state plan shall remain in effect for a period of #c years4 ,amendments to the ,state plan shall remain in effect for the duration of the plan4 7#h7 ,transitional state plan ,the ,secretary shall make available a transitional ,state plan for a period of #a year that contains such information as the ,secretary may require1 to demonstrate the ,state will meet the requirements of this title and that includes-- 7,a7 an assurance that the ,state will submit a ,state plan under paragraph 7#f72 and 7,b7 a description of how the funds received by the ,state under this title will be spent to expand access to universal1 high-quality1 free1 inclusive1 and mixed delivery preschool programs in alignment with the requirements of this title4 7d7 ,subgrants and contracts for local preschool programs 7#a7 ,subgrants and contracts 7,a7 ,in general ,a ,state that receives a payment under subsection 7c77#b77;,a7 for a fiscal year shall use amounts provided through the payment to pay the ,federal share of the costs of subgrants to1 or contracts with1 eligible providers to operate universal1 high-quality1 free1 inclusive1 and mixed delivery preschool programs through the ,state preschool program in accordance with paragraph 7#b74 ,a ,state shall reduce or increase the amounts provided under such subgrants or contracts if needed to adjust for any overpayment or underpayment described in subsection 7c77#c74 7,b7 ,amount ,a ,state shall award a subgrant or contract under this subsection in a sufficient amount to enable the eligible provider to operate a universal1 high-quality1 free1 and inclusive preschool program that meets the requirements of subsection 7c77#f77,k7 and which amount shall reflect variations in the cost of preschool services by geographic area1 type of provider1 and age of child1 and the additional costs associated with providing inclusive preschool services for children with disabilities4 7,c7 ,duration ,the ,state shall award a subgrant or contract under this subsection for a period of not less than #c years1 unless the subgrant or contract is terminated or suspended1 or the subgrant period is reduced1 for cause4 7#b7 ,enhanced payments for comprehensive services ,in awarding subgrants or contracts under this subsection and in addition to meeting the requirements of paragraph 7#a77;,b71 the ,state shall award subgrants or contracts with enhanced payments to eligible providers that offer preschool programs funded under this subsection to a high percentage of low-income children to support-- 7,a7 comprehensive services1 including social1 emotional and other services that support child well-being2 7,b7 health and developmental screenings2 and 7,c7 service referral for children and families served by the program involved4 7#c7 ,establishing and expanding universal preschool programs ,in awarding subgrants or contracts under this subsection1 the ,state shall first prioritize establishing and expanding universal preschool programs within and across high-need communities identified under subsection 7c77#f77;,b7 by awarding subgrants or contracts to eligible providers operating within1 or with capacity to operate within and across1 such high-need communities4 ,such subgrants or contracts shall be used to enroll and serve children in the preschool program1 including-- 7,a7 personnel 7including classroom and administrative personnel71 including compensation and benefits2 7,b7 costs associated with implementing the ,state's preschool standards1 providing curriculum sports1 and meeting early learning and development standards2 7,c7 professional development1 teacher supports1 and training2 7,d7 implementing developmentally appropriate health and safety standards 7including licensure1 where applicable71 teacher-to-child ratios1 and group size maximums2 7,e7 materials1 equipment and supplies2 7,f7 meeting health and safety standards1 including licensure2 and 7,g7 rent or mortgage1 utilities1 building security1 indoor and outdoor maintenance1 and insurance4 7#d7 ,establishing and expanding universal preschool programs in additional communities ,once a ,state that receives a payment under subsection 7c77#b77;,a7 meets the requirements of paragraph 7#b7 with respect to establishing and expanding preschool programs within and across high-need communities1 the ,state shall use any remaining funds from such payment to enroll and serve children in preschool programs1 as described in such paragraph1 to additional communities in accordance with the statewide needs assessment used for purposes of paragraph 7#f77;,b77ii74 ,such funds shall be used for the activities described in 7#b77;,a77i7-7viii74 7e7 ,grants to localities 7#a7 ,definitions ,in this subsection3 7,a7 ,eligible locality ,the term eligible locality means a city1 county1 or other unit of general local government1 a local educational agency1 or a ,head ,start agency4 7,b7 ,low-income young child ,the term low-income young child means a child who is under age #f and from a family with a family income that is not more than #bjj percent of the poverty guidelines4 7#b7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall use funds reserved in subsection 7b77#b77;,f7 to award local universal preschool grants to eligible localities located in ,states that have made it apparent that they will not apply for payments under subsection 7c77#b77;,a74 ,the ,secretary shall award the grants to eligible localities in a ,state from the allotment made for that ,state under paragraph 7#c74 ,the ,secretary shall specify the requirements for an eligible locality to conduct a preschool services program under this subsection which shall1 to the greatest extent practicable1 be consistent with the requirements applicable to ,states under this section1 including ensuring a free1 universal1 high-quality1 inclusive mixed delivery preschool system4 7#c7 ,allotments ,for each ,state described in paragraph 7#b71 the ,secretary shall allot for the ,state an amount that bears the same relationship to the funds reserved under subsection 7b77#b77;,f7 as the number of low-income young children in the ,state bears to the total of all such children in ,states described in paragraph 7#b74 7#d7 ,application ,to receive a grant from the corresponding ,state allotment under this subsection1 an eligible locality shall submit an application to the ,secretary at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,secretary may require4 ,the requirements for the application shall1 to the greatest extent practicable1 be consistent with the ,state plan requirements applicable to ,states under this section4 7#e7 ,priority for localities serving underserved communities ,in awarding a grant under this subsection1 the ,secretary1 in collaboration with the ,secretary of ,education1 shall give priority to eligible localities serving high-need communities1 determined in accordance with subsection 7d77#b77;,b74 7f7 ,allowable sources of non-,federal share ,for purposes of calculating the amount of the non-,federal share1 as determined under subsection 7c71 relating to a payment under such subsection1 a ,state's non-,federal share-- 7#a7 may be in cash or in kind1 fairly evaluated1 including facilities or property1 equipment1 or services2 7#b7 shall include any increase in amounts spent by the ,state to expand half-day kindergarten programs in the ,state1 as of the day before the date of enactment of this ,act1 into full-day kindergarten programs2 7#c7 shall not include contributions being used as a non-,federal share or match for another ,federal award2 7#d7 shall be provided from ,state or local sources1 contributions from philanthropy or other private organizations1 or a combination of such sources and contributions2 and 7#e7 shall count no more than #ej percent of the ,state's current spending on prekindergarten programs 7as of the date of enactment of this ,act7 toward the ,state match4 7g7 ,maintenance of effort 7#a7 ,in general ,if a ,state reduces its combined fiscal effort per child for the ,state's preschool program 7whether a publicly funded preschool program or a program under this section7 or through ,state supplemental assistance funds for ,head ,start programs assisted under the ,head ,start ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ihca et seq471 or through any ,state spending on preschool services for any fiscal year that a ,state receives payments under subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 of subsection 7c77#b7 7referred to in this paragraph as the reduction fiscal year7 relative to the previous fiscal year1 the ,secretary1 in collaboration with the ,secretary of ,education1 shall reduce support for such ,state under such subsection by the same amount as the total reduction in ,state fiscal effort for such reduction fiscal year4 7#b7 ,waiver ,the ,secretary1 in collaboration with the ,secretary of ,education1 may waive the requirements of paragraph 7#a7 if-- 7,a7 the ,secretaries determine that a waiver would be appropriate due to a precipitous decline in the financial resources of a ,state as a result of unforeseen economic hardship1 or a natural disaster1 that has necessitated across-the-board reductions in ,state services during the #e-year period preceding the date of the determination1 including for early childhood education programs2 or 7,b7 due to the circumstance of a ,state requiring reductions in specific programs1 including early childhood education1 the ,state presents to the ,secretaries a justification and demonstration why other programs could not be reduced and how early childhood education programs in the ,state will not be disproportionately harmed by such ,state reductions4 7h7 ,supplement not supplant ,funds received under this section shall be used to supplement and not supplant other ,federal1 ,state1 and local public funds expended on early childhood education programs in the ,state4 7i7 ,nondiscrimination provisions ,the following provisions of law shall apply to any program or activity that receives funds provided under this section3 7#a7 ,title ,,ix of the ,education ,amendments of #aigb 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #afha et seq474 7#b7 ,title ,,vi of the ,civil ,rights ,act of #aifd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjj;d et seq474 7#c7 ,section #ejd of the ,rehabilitation ,act of #aigc 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #gid74 7#d7 ,the ,americans with ,disabilities ,act of #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abaja et seq474 7#e7 ,section #fed of the ,head ,start ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ihdi74 #c ,school ,meals for ,all ,a ,universal ,school ,meals ,program #cjcaa4 ,effective date ,unless otherwise provided1 this subpart1 and the amendments made by this subpart1 shall take effect #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act4 #cjcab4 ,free school breakfast program 7a7 ,in general ,section #d7;a7 of the ,child ,nutrition ,act of #aiff 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aggc7;a77 is amended1 in the first sentence-- 7#a7 by striking is hereby and inserting are2 and 7#b7 by inserting to provide free breakfast to all children enrolled at those schools before in accordance4 7b7 ,apportionment to states ,section #d7;b7 of the ,child ,nutrition ,act of #aiff 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aggc7;b77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a77i71 by striking subclause 7,,ii7 and inserting the following3 7,,ii7 the national average payment for free breakfasts1 as specified in subparagraph 7,b74 2 7,b7 by striking subparagraph 7,b7 and inserting the following3 7,b7 ,payment amounts 7i7 ,in general ,the national average payment for each free breakfast shall be #b4hj1 adjusted annually for inflation in accordance with clause 7ii7 and rounded in accordance with clause 7iii74 7ii7 ,inflation adjustment 7,i7 ,in general ,the annual inflation adjustment under clause 7i7 shall reflect changes in the cost of operating the free breakfast program under this section1 as indicated by the change in the ,consumer ,price ,index for food away from home for all urban consumers4 7,,ii7 ,basis ,each inflation annual adjustment under clause 7i7 shall reflect the changes in the ,consumer ,price ,index for food away from home for the most recent #ab-month period for which that data is available4 7iii7 ,rounding ,on ,july #a1 #bjbg1 and annually thereafter1 the national average payment rate for free breakfast shall be-- 7,i7 adjusted to the nearest lower-cent increment2 and 7,,ii7 based on the unrounded amounts for the preceding #ab-month period4 2 7,c7 by striking subparagraphs 7,c7 and 7,e72 and 7,d7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,d7 as subparagraph 7,c72 7#b7 by striking paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c72 7#c7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#d7 and 7#e7 as paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c71 respectively2 and 7#d7 in paragraph 7#c7 7as so redesignated71 by striking paragraph 7#c7 or 7#d7 and inserting paragraph 7#b74 7c7 ,state disbursement to schools ,section #d of the ,child ,nutrition ,act of #aiff 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aggc7 is amended by striking subsection 7c7 and inserting the following3 7c7 ,state disbursement to schools ,funds apportioned and paid to any ,state for the purpose of this section shall be disbursed by the ,state educational agency to schools selected by the ,state educational agency to assist those schools in operating a breakfast program4 4 7d7 ,no collection of debt 7#a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding any other provision of the ,child ,nutrition ,act of #aiff 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agga et seq47 or any other provision of law1 effective beginning on the date of enactment of this ,act1 as a condition of participation in the breakfast program under section #d of that ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aggc71 a school-- 7,a7 shall not collect any debt owed to the school for unpaid meal charges2 and 7,b7 shall continue to accrue debt for unpaid meal charges-- 7i7 for the purpose of receiving reimbursement under section #bab2 and 7ii7 until the effective date specified in section #b4 7#b7 ,child nutrition act of #aiff 7,a7 ,in general ,section #d of the ,child ,nutrition ,act of #aiff 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aggc7 is amended by striking subsection 7d7 and inserting the following3 7d7 ,no collection of debt ,a school participating in the free breakfast program under this section shall not collect any debt owed to the school for unpaid meal charges4 4 7,b7 ,conforming amendment ,section #bc7;a7 of the ,child ,nutrition ,act of #aiff 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agic7;a77 is amended by striking school in severe need1 as described in section #d7;d77#a7 and inserting the following3 school-- 7#a7 that has a free breakfast program under section #d or seeks to initiate a free breakfast program under that section2 and 7#b7 of which not less than #dj percent of the students are economically disadvantaged students 7as identified under a measure described in section #aaac7;a77#e7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcac7;a77#e7774 4 7e7 ,nutritional and other program requirements ,section #d7;e7 of the ,child ,nutrition ,act of #aiff 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aggc7;e77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a77;,a71 in the second sentence1 by striking free or and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting free to all children enrolled at a school participating in the school breakfast program42 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b71 in the second sentence1 by striking the full charge to the student for a breakfast meeting the requirements of this section or4 7f7 ,prohibition on breakfast shaming1 meal denial 7#a7 ,in general ,effective beginning on the date of enactment of this ,act1 a school or school food authority-- 7,a7 shall not-- 7i7 physically segregate for the purpose of debt shaming or otherwise discriminate against any child participating in the breakfast program under section #d of the ,child ,nutrition ,act of #aiff 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aggc72 or 7ii7 overtly identify a child described in clause 7i7 by a special token or ticket1 an announced or published list of names1 or any other means2 and 7,b7 shall provide the program meal to any child eligible under the program4 7#b7 ,child nutrition act of #aiff ,section #d of the ,child ,nutrition ,act of #aiff 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aggc7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7f7 ,prohibition on breakfast shaming ,a school or school food authority shall not-- 7#a7 physically segregate for the purpose of debt shaming or otherwise discriminate against any child participating in the free breakfast program under this section2 or 7#b7 overtly identify a child described in paragraph 7#a7 by a special token or ticket1 an announced or published list of names1 or any other means4 4 7g7 ,department of defense overseas dependents' schools ,section #bj7;b7 of the ,child ,nutrition ,act of #aiff 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aghi7;b77 is amended by striking by this section and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting by this section44 7h7 ,conforming amendments ,the ,child ,nutrition ,act of #aiff 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agga et seq47 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking or reduced price each place it appears2 7#b7 by striking and reduced price each place it appears2 and 7#c7 by striking a reduced price each place it appears4 #cjcac4 ,apportionment to ,states ,section #d7;b7 of the ,richard ,b4 ,russell ,national ,school ,lunch ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agec7;b77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking paragraph 7#b7 and inserting the following3 7#b7 ,payment amounts 7,a7 ,in general ,the national average payment for each free lunch shall be #d4fc1 adjusted annually for inflation in accordance with subparagraph 7,c7 and rounded in accordance with subparagraph 7,d74 7,b7 ,additional payment for local food 7i7 ,definition of locally-sourced farm product ,in this subparagraph1 the term locally-sourced farm product means a farm product that-- 7,i7 is marketed to consumers-- 7aa7 directly2 or 7bb7 through intermediated channels 7such as food hubs and cooperatives72 and 7,,ii7 with respect to the school food authority purchasing the farm product1 is produced and distributed-- 7aa7 in the ,state in which the school food authority is located2 or 7bb7 not more than #bej miles from the location of the school food authority4 7ii7 ,additional payment eligibility ,during a school year1 a school food authority shall receive an additional payment described in clause 7iii7 if the ,state certifies that the school food authority served meals 7including breakfasts1 lunches1 suppers1 and supplements7 during the last school year of which not less than #be percent were made with locally-sourced farm products4 7iii7 ,payment amount 7,i7 ,in general ,the additional payment amount under this subparagraph shall be-- 7aa7 #j4cj for each free lunch and supper2 7bb7 #j4ba for each free breakfast2 and 7cc7 #j4jh for each free supplement4 7,,ii7 ,adjustments ,each additional payment amount under subclause 7,i7 shall be adjusted annually in accordance with subparagraph 7,c7 and rounded in accordance with subparagraph 7,d74 7iv7 ,disbursement ,the ,state agency shall disburse funds made available under this clause to school food authorities eligible to receive additional reimbursement4 7,c7 ,inflation adjustment 7i7 ,in general ,the annual inflation adjustment under subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b77iii7 shall reflect changes in the cost of operating the free lunch program under this ,act1 as indicated by the change in the ,consumer ,price ,index for food away from home for all urban consumers4 7ii7 ,basis ,each annual inflation adjustment under subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b77iii7 shall reflect the changes in the ,consumer ,price ,index for food away from home for the most recent #ab-month period for which that data is available4 7,d7 ,rounding ,on ,july #a1 #bjbg1 and annually thereafter1 the national average payment rate for free lunch and the additional payment amount for free breakfast1 lunch1 supper1 and supplement under subparagraph 7,b7 shall be-- 7i7 adjusted to the nearest lower-cent increment2 and 7ii7 based on the unrounded amounts for the preceding #ab-month period4 2 and 7#b7 by striking paragraph 7#c74 #cjcad4 ,nutritional and other program requirements 7a7 ,elimination of free lunch eligibility requirements 7#a7 ,in general ,section #i of the ,richard ,b4 ,russell ,national ,school ,lunch ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ageh7 is amended by striking subsection 7b7 and inserting the following3 7b7 ,eligibility ,all children enrolled in a school that participates in the school lunch program under this ,act shall be eligible to receive free lunch under this ,act4 4 7#b7 ,conforming amendments 7,a7 ,section #i of the ,richard ,b4 ,russell ,national ,school ,lunch ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ageh7 is amended-- 7i7 in subsection 7c71 in the third sentence1 by striking or at a reduced cost2 and 7ii7 in subsection 7e71 by striking 1 reduced price14 7,b7 ,section #bh of the ,richard ,b4 ,russell ,national ,school ,lunch ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agfi;i7 is amended-- 7i7 by striking subsection 7b72 and 7ii7 by redesignating subsection 7c7 as subsection 7b74 7,c7 ,section #ag7;d77#b77;,a7 of the ,child ,nutrition ,act of #aiff 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aghf7;d77#b77;,a77 is amended-- 7i7 by striking clause 7i72 and 7ii7 by redesignating clauses 7ii7 and 7iii7 as clauses 7i7 and 7ii71 respectively4 7,d7 ,section #aijb7;a7 of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acif;a7a77 is amended by striking paragraph 7#g7 and inserting the following3 7#g7 provide safeguards which restrict the use or disclosure of information concerning applicants and recipients to purposes directly connected with the administration of the plan2 4 7,e7 ,section #aaed7;a77#b77;,a77i7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking in accordance with section #i7;b77#a7 of the ,richard ,b4 ,russell ,national ,school ,lunch ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ageh7;b77#a74 7,f7 ,section #dcja of the ,food1 ,conservation1 and ,energy ,act of #bjjh 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ageh;a7 is repealed4 7b7 ,no collection of debt 7#a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding any other provision of the ,richard ,b4 ,russell ,national ,school ,lunch ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agea et seq47 or any other provision of law1 effective beginning on the date of enactment of this ,act1 as a condition of participation in the school lunch program under that ,act1 a school-- 7,a7 shall not collect any debt owed to the school for unpaid meal charges2 and 7,b7 shall continue to accrue debt for unpaid meal charges-- 7i7 for the purpose of receiving reimbursement under section #bab2 and 7ii7 until the effective date specified in section #b4 7#b7 ,national school lunch act ,section #i of the ,richard ,b4 ,russell ,national ,school ,lunch ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ageh7 is amended by striking subsection 7d7 and inserting the following3 7d7 ,no collection of debt ,a school participating in the school lunch program under this ,act shall not collect any debt owed to the school for unpaid meal charges4 4 #cjcae4 ,special assistance program 7a7 ,in general ,section #aa of the ,richard ,b4 ,russell ,national ,school ,lunch ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agei;a7 is repealed4 7b7 ,conforming amendments 7#a7 ,section #f of the ,richard ,b4 ,russell ,national ,school ,lunch ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agee7 is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a77#b71 by striking sections #aa and #ac and inserting section #ac2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7e77#a71 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking section #d1 this section1 and section #aa and inserting this section and section #d4 7#b7 ,section #g7;d7 of the ,richard ,b4 ,russell ,national ,school ,lunch ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agef7;d77 is amended by striking or #aa4 7#c7 ,section #h7;g7 of the ,richard ,b4 ,russell ,national ,school ,lunch ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ageg7;g77 is amended by striking and under section #aa of this ,act4 7#d7 ,section #ab7;f7 of the ,richard ,b4 ,russell ,national ,school ,lunch ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agfj7;f77 is amended by striking #aa14 7#e7 ,section #g7;a7 of the ,child ,nutrition ,act of #aiff 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agff7;a77 is amended-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a77;,a71 by striking #d1 #aa1 and #ag and inserting #d and #ag2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b77;,a71 by striking sections #d and #aa and inserting section #d4 7#f7 ,section #aaja7;j77#c7 of the ,families ,first ,coronavirus ,response ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjaa note2 ,public ,law #aaf-abg7 is amended-- 7,a7 by striking or served under section #aa7;a77#a7 of the ,richard ,b4 ,russell ,national ,school ,lunch ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agfj7;d71 #agei7;a77#a77 and inserting of the ,richard ,b4 ,russell ,national ,school ,lunch ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agfj7;d772 and 7,b7 by striking or reduced price4 #cjcaf4 ,price for a paid lunch ,section #ab of the ,richard ,b4 ,russell ,national ,school ,lunch ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agfj7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7l77#d7-- 7,a7 by striking subparagraph 7,d72 and 7,b7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,e7 through 7,m7 as subparagraphs 7,d7 through 7,l71 respectively2 7#b7 by striking subsection 7p72 and 7#c7 by redesignating subsections 7q7 and 7r7 as subsections 7p7 and 7q71 respectively4 #cjcag4 ,summer food service program for children ,section #ac of the ,richard ,b4 ,russell ,national ,school ,lunch ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agfa7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a77;,a77i7-- 7i7 in subclause 7,i71 by striking have been determined eligible for free or reduced price school meals under this ,act and the ,child ,nutrition ,act of #aiff 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agga et seq47 and inserting are economically disadvantaged students 7as identified under a measure described in section #aaac7;a77#e7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcac7;a77#e7772 7ii7 in subclause 7,,ii71 by striking are eligible for free or reduced price school meals under this ,act and the ,child ,nutrition ,act of #aiff 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agga et seq47 and inserting are economically disadvantaged students 7as identified under a measure described in section #aaac7;a77#e7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcac7;a77#e7772 7iii7 in subclause 7,,iii77bb71 by striking meet the income standards for free or reduced price school meals under this ,act and the ,child ,nutrition ,act of #aiff 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agga et seq47 and inserting are economically disadvantaged students 7as identified under a measure described in section #aaac7;a77#e7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcac7;a77#e7772 7iv7 in subclause 7,,iv71 by striking are eligible for free or reduced price school meals under this ,act and the ,child ,nutrition ,act of #aiff 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agga et seq47 and inserting are economically disadvantaged students 7as identified under a measure described in section #aaac7;a77#e7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcac7;a77#e7772 and 7v7 in subclause 7,v71 by striking are eligible for free or reduced price school meals under this ,act and the ,child ,nutrition ,act of #aiff 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agga et seq47 and inserting are economically disadvantaged students 7as identified under a measure described in section #aaac7;a77#e7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcac7;a77#e7772 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by adding at the end the following3 7,c7 ,waiver ,if the ,secretary determines that a program requirement under this section limits the access of children to meals served under this section1 the ,secretary may waive that program requirement4 7,d7 ,eligibility ,all children shall be eligible to participate in the program under this section4 2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#e71 by striking only for and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting for meals served to all children42 and 7,d7 in paragraph 7#ac7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,c77ii71 by striking eligible for a free or reduced price lunch under this ,act or a free or reduced price breakfast under section #d of the ,child ,nutrition ,act of #aiff 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aggc7 and inserting an economically disadvantaged student 7as identified under a measure described in section #aaac7;a77#e7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcac7;a77#e7772 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,d77ii71 by striking eligible for free or reduced price lunch under this ,act or free or reduced price breakfast under section #d of the ,child ,nutrition ,act of #aiff 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aggc7 and inserting economically disadvantaged students 7as identified under a measure described in section #aaac7;a77#e7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcac7;a77#e7772 7#b7 in subsection 7b77#b71 by striking may only serve and all that follows through migrant children2 7#c7 by striking subsection 7c7 and inserting the following3 7c7 ,payments 7#a7 ,in general ,payments shall be made to service institutions for meals served-- 7,a7 during the months of ,may through ,september2 7,b7 during school vacation at any time during an academic school year2 7,c7 during a teacher in-service day2 and 7,d7 on days that school is closed due to a natural disaster1 building repair1 court order1 or similar cause1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7#b7 ,limitation on payments ,a service institution shall receive payments under this section for not more than #c meals and #a supplement per child per day4 2 and 7#d7 in subsection 7f77#c71 by striking 1 except that and all that follows through section4 #cjcah4 ,summer ,electronic ,benefits ,transfer for ,children ,program ,section #ac;,a of the ,richard ,b4 ,russell ,national ,school ,lunch ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agfb7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b77#b77;,a77i71 by striking #dj and inserting #fj2 7#b7 in subsection 7c77#a7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking directly certified and all that follows through this section and inserting an economically disadvantaged student 7as identified under a measure described in section #aaac7;a77#e7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcac7;a77#e7772 7,b7 by striking subparagraph 7,b72 and 7,c7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,c7 through 7,e7 as subparagraphs 7,b7 through 7,d71 respectively2 7#c7 in subsection 7f7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#c71 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking processes-- and all that follows through to reliably in subparagraph 7,b7 and inserting processes to reliably2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#d71 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking by-- and all that follows through establishing in subparagraph 7,b7 and inserting by establishing2 and 7#d7 in subsection 7h71 by striking paragraph 7#b7 and inserting the following3 7#b7 ,eligible child ,the term eligible child means any child residing in a ,state or on land under the jurisdiction of a covered ,indian ,tribal organization that participates in the program established under this section4 4 #cjcai4 ,child and adult care food program ,section #ag of the ,richard ,b4 ,russell ,national ,school ,lunch ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agff7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#b71 by striking subparagraph 7,b7 and inserting the following3 7,b7 any other private organization providing nonresidential child care or day care outside school hours for school children2 2 7#b7 by striking subsection 7c7 and inserting the following3 7c7 ,free meals ,notwithstanding any other provision of law-- 7#a7 all meals and supplements served under the program authorized under this section shall be provided for free to participants of the program2 and 7#b7 an institution that serves those meals and supplements shall be reimbursed-- 7,a7 in the case of breakfast1 at the rate established for free breakfast under section #d7;b77#a77;,b77i7 of the ,child ,nutrition ,act of #aiff 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aggc7;b77#a77;,b77i772 7,b7 in the case of lunch1 at the rate established for free lunch under section #d7;b77#b77;,a72 and 7,c7 in the case of a supplemental meal1 #a4bj1 adjusted for inflation in accordance with section #d7;b77#b77;,c74 2 7#c7 in subsection 7f7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking subparagraph 7,b7 and inserting the following3 7,b7 ,limitation to reimbursements ,an institution may claim reimbursement under this paragraph for not more than #c meals and #a supplement per day per child4 2 7,b7 by striking paragraph 7#c72 and 7,c7 by redesignating paragraph 7#d7 as paragraph 7#c72 7#d7 in subsection 7o7-- 7,a7 by striking paragraph 7#d72 and 7,b7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#e7 and 7#f7 as paragraphs 7#d7 and 7#e71 respectively2 and 7#e7 in subsection 7r7-- 7,a7 in the subsection heading1 by striking ,program for ,at-risk ,school ,children and inserting ,afterschool ,meal and ,snack ,program2 7,b7 by striking at-risk school each place it appears and inserting eligible2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 in the paragraph heading1 by striking ,,at-,,risk ,,school and inserting ,,eligible2 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking operated and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting a period2 and 7,d7 in paragraph 7#d77;,a71 by striking only for and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting the following3 for-- 7i7 not more than #a meal and #a supplement per child per day served on a regular school day2 and 7ii7 not more than #c meals and #a supplement per child per day served on any day other than a regular school day4 4 #cjcbj4 ,meals and supplements for children in afterschool care ,section #ag;,a of the ,richard ,b4 ,russell ,national ,school ,lunch ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agff;a7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the section heading1 by striking meal supplements and inserting meals and supplements2 7#b7 in subsection 7a77#a71 by striking meal supplements and inserting free meals and supplements2 7#c7 in subsection 7b71 by inserting meals and before supplements2 and 7#d7 by striking subsection 7c7 and inserting the following3 7c7 ,reimbursement 7#a7 ,in general 7,a7 ,meals ,a free meal provided under this section to a child shall be reimbursed at a rate of #d4fc1 adjusted annually for inflation in accordance with paragraph 7#c77;,a7 and rounded in accordance with paragraph 7#c77;,b74 7,b7 ,supplements ,a free supplement provided under this section to a child shall be reimbursed at the rate at which free supplements are reimbursed under section #ag7;c77#b77;,c74 7#b7 ,limitation to reimbursements ,an institution may claim reimbursement under this section for not more than #a meal and #a supplement per day per child served on a regular school day4 7#c7 ,inflation2 rounding 7,a7 ,inflation adjustment 7i7 ,in general ,the annual inflation adjustment under paragraph 7#a77;,a7 shall reflect changes in the cost of operating the program under this section1 as indicated by the change in the ,consumer ,price ,index for food away from home for all urban consumers4 7ii7 ,basis ,each inflation annual adjustment under paragraph 7#a77;,a7 shall reflect the changes in the ,consumer ,price ,index for food away from home for the most recent #ab-month period for which that data is available4 7,b7 ,rounding ,on ,july #a1 #bjbg1 and annually thereafter1 the reimbursement rate for a free meal under this section shall be-- 7i7 adjusted to the nearest lower-cent increment2 and 7ii7 based on the unrounded amounts for the preceding #ab-month period4 4 #cjcba4 ,pilot projects ,section #ah of the ,richard ,b4 ,russell ,national ,school ,lunch ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agfi7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7g77#e71 by striking subparagraph 7,b7 and inserting the following3 7,b7 serve a high proportion of economically disadvantaged students 7as identified under a measure described in section #aaac7;a77#e7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcac7;a77#e7772 2 7#b7 in subsection 7h77#a77;,a77ii71 by striking eligible for free or reduced price meals under this ,act and inserting economically disadvantaged students 7as identified under a measure described in section #aaac7;a77#e7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcac7;a77#e7772 7#c7 by striking subsection 7j72 and 7#d7 by redesignating subsection 7k7 as subsection 7j74 #cjcbb4 ,fresh fruit and vegetable program ,section #ai7;d7 of the ,richard ,b4 ,russell ,national ,school ,lunch ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agfi;a7d77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking paragraph 7#b7 of this subsection and2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking school-- and all that follows through submits and inserting school that submits2 7,c7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking schools and all that follows through ,act and inserting high-need schools 7as defined in section #bbaa7;b7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ffca7;b7772 and 7,d7 in subparagraph 7,d7-- 7i7 by striking clause 7i72 and 7ii7 by redesignating clauses 7ii7 through 7iv7 as clauses 7i7 through 7iii71 respectively2 and 7#b7 by striking paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c7 and inserting the following3 7#b7 ,outreach to high-need schools ,prior to making decisions regarding school participation in the program1 a ,state agency shall inform high-need schools 7as defined in section #bbaa7;b7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ffca7;b7771 including ,tribal schools1 of the eligibility of the schools for the program4 4 #cjcbc4 ,training1 technical assistance1 and ,food ,service ,management ,institute ,section #ba7;a77#a77;,b7 of the ,richard ,b4 ,russell ,national ,school ,lunch ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agfi;b-#a7;a77#a77;,b77 is amended in the matter preceding clause 7i7 by striking certified to receive free or reduced price meals and inserting who are economically disadvantaged students 7as identified under a measure described in section #aaac7;a77#e7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcac7;a77#e7774 #cjcbd4 ,reimbursement of school meal delinquent debt program 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,delinquent debt ,the term delinquent debt means the debt owed by a parent or guardian of a child to a school-- 7,a7 as of the effective date specified in section #b2 and 7,b7 for meals served by the school under-- 7i7 the school breakfast program under section #d of the ,child ,nutrition ,act of #aiff 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aggc72 7ii7 the school lunch program established under the ,richard ,b4 ,russell ,national ,school ,lunch ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agea et seq472 or 7iii7 both of the programs described in clauses 7i7 and 7ii74 7#b7 ,program ,the term program means the program established under subsection 7b77#a74 7#c7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,agriculture4 7b7 ,reimbursement program 7#a7 ,establishment ,not later than #fj days after the effective date specified in section #b1 the ,secretary shall establish a program under which the ,secretary shall reimburse each school participating in a program described in clause 7i7 or 7ii7 of subsection 7a77#a77;,b7 for all delinquent debt4 7#b7 ,form for reimbursement ,to carry out the program1 the ,secretary shall design and distribute a form to ,state agencies to collect data on all delinquent debt in applicable schools in the ,state1 grouped by school food authority4 7#c7 ,completion date ,the ,secretary shall provide all reimbursements under the program not later than #ahj days after the effective date specified in section #b4 7c7 ,report ,not later than #b years after the effective date specified in section #b1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall submit to ,congress and make publicly available a report that describes the successes and challenges of the program4 #cjcbe4 ,conforming amendments ,the ,richard ,b4 ,russell ,national ,school ,lunch ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agea et seq47 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking or reduced price each place it appears2 7#b7 by striking or a reduced price each place it appears2 7#c7 by striking and reduced price each place it appears2 and 7#d7 by striking a reduced price each place it appears4 #cjcbf4 ,measure of poverty ,section #aaac7;a77#e7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcac7;a77#e77 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking the number of children eligible for a free or reduced price lunch under the ,richard ,b4 ,russell ,national ,school ,lunch ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agea et seq47 and inserting the number of children from low-income backgrounds1 identified under subparagraph 7,d72 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7,d7 ,identification of children from low-income backgrounds 7i7 ,in general ,a local educational agency or ,state agency1 for the purpose of identifying children from low-income backgrounds enrolled in a school served by a local educational agency1 may-- 7,i7 maintain a record1 with respect to each student for whom the local educational agency provides a free public education that contains the information collected from the survey described in clause 7iii72 7,,ii7 distribute and collect a student survey based on the template developed under clause 7iii7 to identify children from low-income backgrounds2 and 7,,iii7 utilize direct certification data described in clause 7iv77,i7 to identify children from low-income backgrounds4 7ii7 ,privacy 7,i7 ,in general ,all individual data collected under this subparagraph shall be protected by the local educational agency or ,state agency in a manner consistent with all applicable local1 ,state1 and ,federal privacy laws4 7,,ii7 ,reporting data ,only aggregated data1 which may include data disaggregated at the school1 local educational agency1 or ,state level1 shall be reported to the ,secretary at such time and in such manner as the ,secretary may reasonably require4 7iii7 ,survey ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of the ,transforming ,education for the ,future ,act1 the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,agriculture1 shall develop a template survey-- 7,i7 to identify children from low-income backgrounds that contains only the information necessary to identify a child as a child from a low-income background by using the criteria of eligibility for a free or reduced priced lunch under the ,richard ,b4 ,russell ,national ,school ,lunch ,act1 as such criteria were in effect on ,september #cj1 #bjbb2 and 7,,ii7 that shall be designed to be easily accessible and in a user-friendly manner4 7iv7 ,transition authority from frpl to esea measures ,the ,secretary1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,agriculture1 shall have the authority to take such steps as are necessary to provide for the orderly transition to1 and implementation of-- 7,i7 activities that are necessary for the continuity of direct certification carried out by local educational agencies and ,state agencies specified in paragraphs 7#d71 7#e71 and 7#ae7 section #i7;b7 of the ,richard ,b4 ,russell ,national ,school ,lunch ,act1 as in effect on ,september #cj1 #bjbb1 for the purposes of identifying any child eligible for free or reduced priced lunch under such ,act1 as in effect on such date1 as a child from a low-income background2 7,,ii7 procedures for verification of information collected under this subparagraph1 which may include procedures modeled on the requirement specified in section #i7;b77#c7 of the ,richard ,b4 ,russell ,national ,school ,lunch ,act1 as in effect on ,september #cj1 #bjbb2 and 7,,iii7 data privacy provisions for information collected under this subparagraph1 in accordance with the requirements specified in section #i7;b77#f7 of the ,richard ,b4 ,russell ,national ,school ,lunch ,act1 as in effect on ,september #cj1 #bjbb4 7v7 ,special rule ,for the purposes of subparagraph 7,a71 a local educational agency may determine the number of children from low-income backgrounds enrolled in a school served by such agency using one or more of the following methods3 7,i7 ,results from surveys specified in clause 7i77,,ii74 7,,ii7 ,direct certification data specified in clause 7i77,,iii74 7,,iii7 ,utilization of both methods described in subclauses 7,i7 and 7,,ii74 4 #cjcbg4 ,supplemental nutrition assistance program 7a7 ,agreement for direct certification 7#a7 ,in general ,section #aa of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjbj7 is amended-- 7,a7 by striking subsection 7u72 and 7,b7 by redesignating subsections 7v7 through 7x7 as subsections 7u7 through 7w71 respectively4 7#b7 ,conforming amendments ,section #aa7;e7 of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjbj7;e77 is amended-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#h77;,f71 by striking or subsection 7u72 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#bf77;,b71 by striking 7x7 and inserting 7w74 7b7 ,nutrition education and obesity prevention grant program ,section #bh7;a7 of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjcf;a7a77 is amended by striking paragraph 7#a7 and inserting the following3 7#a7 an individual eligible for benefits under this ,act2 4 #cjcbh4 ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7a7 ,teacher quality enhancement ,subparagraph 7,a7 of section #bjj7aa7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajba7aa77 is amended to read as follows3 7,a7 ,in general ,the term high-need school means a school that is in the highest quartile of schools in a ranking of all schools served by a local educational agency1 ranked in descending order by percentage of students from low-income families enrolled in such schools1 as determined by the local educational agency based on one of the following measures of poverty3 7i7 ,the percentage of students aged #e through #ag in poverty counted in the most recent census data approved by the ,secretary4 7ii7 ,the percentage of students in families receiving assistance under the ,state program funded under the program of block grants to ,states for temporary assistance for needy families established under part ,a of title ,,iv of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fja et seq474 7iii7 ,the percentage of students eligible to receive medical assistance under the program of medical assistance established under title ,,xix of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acif et seq474 7iv7 ,a composite of two or more of the measures described in clauses 7i7 through 7iii74 4 7b7 ,,gear ,up ,subparagraph 7,a7 of section #djd;,b7d77#a7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajgj;a-#bb7;d77#a77 is amended to read as follows3 7,a7 provide services under this chapter to at least one grade level of students1 beginning not later than #gth grade1 in a participating school-- 7i7 that has a #gth grade2 and 7ii7 in which-- 7,i7 at least #ej percent of the students enrolled are economically disadvantaged students 7as identified under a measure described in section #aaac7;a77#e7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife72 or 7,,ii7 if an eligible entity determines that it would promote the effectiveness of a program1 an entire grade level of students1 beginning not later than the #gth grade1 reside in public housing1 as defined in section #c7;b77#a7 of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg;a7b77#a774 4 7c7 ,early ,federal pell grant commitment demonstration program ,section #hid7;b7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #aafay7b77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a77;,b71 by striking qualify for a free or reduced price school lunch under the ,richard ,b4 ,russell ,national ,school ,lunch ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agea et seq47 or the ,child ,nutrition ,act of #aiff 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agga et seq47 and inserting are economically disadvantaged students 7as identified under a measure described in section #aaac7;a77#e7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife72 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#e71 by striking eligible for a free or reduced price school lunch under the ,richard ,b4 ,russell ,national ,school ,lunch ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agea et seq47 or the ,child ,nutrition ,act of #aiff 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agga et seq47 and inserting economically disadvantaged students 7as identified under a measure described in section #aaac7;a77#e7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife74 #cjcbi4 ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7a7 ,literacy education for all ,section #bbba7;b77#c77;,b7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ffda7;b77#c77;,b77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking clause 7i72 and 7#b7 by redesignating clauses 7ii7 and 7iii7 as clauses 7i7 and 7ii71 respectively4 7b7 ,grants for education innovation and research ,section #dfaa7;d77#b7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #gbfa7;d77#b77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking subparagraph 7,b72 and 7#b7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,c7 and 7,d7 as subparagraphs 7,b7 and 7,c71 respectively4 7c7 ,eligibility for heavily impacted local educational agencies ,item 7bb7 of section #gjjc7;b77#b77;,b77i77,,iii7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ggjc7;b77#b77;,b77i77,,iii77 is amended to read as follows3 7bb7 has an enrollment of children described in subsection 7a77#a7 that constitutes a percentage of the total student enrollment of the agency that is not less than #cj percent2 and 4 #cjccj4 ,america ,,competes ,act ,section #fabb7c7 of the ,america ,,competes ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ihcb7c77 is amended by striking data on children eligible for free or reduced-price lunches under the ,richard ,b4 ,russell ,national ,school ,lunch ,act14 #cjcca4 ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act ,section #c7cf77;,a7 of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #cajb7cf77;,a77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking clause 7iv72 and 7#b7 by redesignating clauses 7v7 and 7vi7 as clauses 7iv7 and 7v71 respectively4 #cjccb4 ,national ,science ,foundation ,authorization ,act of #bjjb ,section #d7h7 of the ,national ,science ,foundation ,authorization ,act of #bjjb 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ahfbn note2 ,public ,law #ajg-cfh7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking subparagraph 7,a72 and 7#b7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,b7 and 7,c7 as subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b71 respectively4 #cjccc4 ,child care and development block grant ,section #feh,o7b7 of the ,child ,care and ,development ,block ,grant ,act of #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ihehm7b77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a77;,b71 by striking school lunch factor and inserting economically disadvantaged students factor2 and 7#b7 by amending paragraph 7#c7 to read as follows3 7#c7 ,economically disadvantaged students factor ,in this subsection1 the term economically disadvantaged students factor means the ratio of the number of children in the ,state who are economically disadvantaged students 7as identified under a measure described in section #aaac7;a77#e7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcac7;a77#e777 to the number of such children in all the ,states as determined annually by the ,secretary of ,education4 4 #cjccd4 ,children's ,health ,act of #bjjj ,section #adjd7;b7 of the ,children's ,health ,act of #bjjj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ihei;c7b77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a77;,b71 by striking school lunch factor and inserting economically disadvantaged students factor2 and 7#b7 by amending paragraph 7#c7 to read as follows3 7#c7 ,economically disadvantaged students factor ,in this subsection1 the term economically disadvantaged students factor means the ratio of the number of children in the ,state who are economically disadvantaged students 7as identified under a measure described in section #aaac7;a77#e7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcac7;a77#e777 to the number of such children in all the ,states as determined annually by the ,secretary of ,education4 4 #cjcce4 ,juvenile justice and delinquency prevention ,section #beb7;i7 of the ,juvenile ,justice and ,delinquency ,prevention ,act of #aigd 7#cd ,u4,s4,c4 #aaafb7;i77 is amended to read as follows3 7i7 ,free school lunches for incarcerated juveniles 7#b7 ,in general ,a juvenile who is incarcerated in an eligible juvenile detention center is eligible to receive free lunch under the ,richard ,b4 ,russell ,national ,school ,lunch ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agea et seq474 7#c7 ,guidance ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of the ,transforming ,education for the ,future ,act1 the ,attorney ,general1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,agriculture1 shall provide guidance to ,states relating to the options for school food authorities in the ,states to apply for reimbursement for free lunches under the ,richard ,b4 ,russell ,national ,school ,lunch ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agea et seq47 for juveniles who are incarcerated4 7#d7 ,eligible juvenile detention center defined ,in this subsection1 the term eligible juvenile detention center does not include any private1 for-profit detention center4 4 ,b ,mitigating ,electronic ,access ,losses for ,students #cjcda4 ,summer ,,ebt fraud prevention ,section #ac;,a of the ,richard ,b4 ,russell ,national ,school ,lunch ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agfb7 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subsection 7h7 as subsection 7i72 and 7#b7 by inserting after subsection 7g7 the following3 7h7 ,summer ,,ebt fraud prevention 7#a7 ,guidance2 rulemaking ,the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 issue guidance to ,state agencies and covered ,indian ,tribal organizations1 on an ongoing basis1 as informed by the process outlined in subparagraph 7,d71 that describes security measures that-- 7i7 are effective1 as determined by the ,secretary1 in detecting and preventing theft of summer ,,ebt benefits1 including through card skimming1 card cloning1 and other similar fraudulent methods2 7ii7 are consistent with industry standards for detecting1 identifying1 and preventing debit and credit card skimming1 card cloning1 and other similar fraudulent methods2 and 7iii7 consider the feasibility of cost1 availability1 and implementation for ,state agencies and covered ,indian ,tribal organizations2 7,b7 promulgate regulations through notice-and-comment rulemaking to require ,state agencies and covered ,indian ,tribal organizations that elect to participate in the program under this section to take the appropriate security measures1 as determined by the ,secretary1 described in the guidance issued under subparagraph 7,a72 7,c7 not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this subsection1 promulgate regulations 7including an interim final rule7 to require ,state agencies and covered ,indian ,tribal organizations that elect to participate in the program under this section to implement procedures for the replacement of summer ,,ebt benefits consistent with paragraph 7#b72 7,d7 coordinate with the ,director of the ,office of ,family ,assistance of the ,administration for ,children and ,families of the ,department of ,health and ,human ,services1 the ,attorney ,general of the ,united ,states1 ,state agencies1 covered ,indian ,tribal organizations1 retailers 7including retail food stores described in subparagraph 7,a7 of subsection 7b77#a7 and vendors described in subparagraph 7,b7 of such subsection71 and ,,ebt contractors-- 7i7 to determine-- 7,i7 how summer ,,ebt benefits are being stolen through card skimming1 card cloning1 and other similar fraudulent methods2 7,,ii7 how those stolen benefits are used2 and 7,,iii7 the locations where card skimming1 card cloning1 and other similar fraudulent methods are taking place2 7ii7 to establish measures1 including equipment enhancements for retail food stores described in subparagraph 7,a7 of subsection 7b77#a7 and vendors described in subparagraph 7,b7 of such subsection1 to prevent summer ,,ebt benefits from being stolen through card skimming1 card cloning1 and other similar fraudulent methods2 and 7iii7 to establish standard reporting methods for ,state agencies and covered ,indian ,tribal organizations that elect to participate in the program under this section to collect and share data with the ,secretary on the scope of summer ,,ebt benefits being stolen through card skimming1 card cloning1 and other similar fraudulent methods2 and 7,e7 not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this subsection1 submit to the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,education and ,workforce of the ,house of ,representatives a report that includes-- 7i7 information on the frequency of theft of summer ,,ebt benefits and the location of those thefts1 including benefits stolen through card skimming1 card cloning1 and other similar fraudulent methods2 7ii7 a description of the determinations made under subparagraph 7,d77i71 the measures established under subparagraph 7,d77ii71 and methods established in subparagraph 7,d77iii72 7iii7 a description of the industry standards described in subparagraph 7,a77ii72 7iv7 a comparison of ,state agency and covered ,indian ,tribal organization plans related to reimbursement1 prevention1 and other relevant procedures approved in accordance with paragraph 7#b77;,a77i72 and 7v7 a description of actions taken by the ,secretary1 and actions the ,secretary plans to take1 to detect and prevent theft of summer ,,ebt benefits1 including benefits stolen through card skimming1 card cloning1 and other similar fraudulent methods4 7#b7 ,replacement of benefits 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall use funds appropriated pursuant to this section to require ,state agencies and covered ,indian ,tribal organizations that elect to participate in the program under this section to replace summer ,,ebt benefits that are determined by the ,state agency or covered ,indian ,tribal organization to have been stolen through card skimming1 card cloning1 or similar fraudulent methods1 subject to the conditions that-- 7i7 the ,state agency or covered ,indian ,tribal organization shall include as part of each plan for operations and management of the ,state agency or covered ,indian ,tribal organization required under section #bib4h of title #g1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or a successor regulation71 and submitted after the date of enactment of this ,act a plan for the replacement of stolen summer ,,ebt benefits that-- 7,i7 includes appropriate procedures1 as determined by the ,secretary1 for the timely submission of claims to1 timely validation of claims by1 and replacement issuance by the ,state agency or covered ,indian ,tribal organization that includes-- 7aa7 a signed statement by the affected eligible household on the benefit theft1 consistent with the signature requirements and options1 including electronic signatures1 provided by section #aa7;e77#b77;,c7 of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjbj7;e77#b77;,c772 7bb7 criteria to determine if a submitted claim is valid2 7cc7 procedures for the documentation of replacement issuances1 including the submitted claims and findings from the validation2 7dd7 the submission of data reports on benefit theft and replacement activity to the ,secretary2 7ee7 procedures to inform eligible households of their right to appeal an adverse decision regarding a submitted claim2 and 7ff7 the ,state agency's or covered ,indian ,tribal organization's use and planned use of benefit theft prevention measures1 including any additional guidance that may be issued under subsection 7h77#a72 7,,ii7 includes appropriate procedures1 as determined by the ,secretary1 for reporting the scope and frequency of card skimming affecting eligible households to the ,secretary2 and 7,,iii7 includes appropriate procedures1 as determined by the ,secretary1 in the case of theft involving a card or other account that stores summer ,,ebt benefits and other benefits 7including supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits71 for determining1 to the extent possible1 the total portion of stolen benefits that is attributable to summer ,,ebt benefits2 and 7ii7 the replacement of stolen summer ,,ebt benefits for an eligible household shall not exceed the lesser of-- 7,i7 the amount of summer ,,ebt benefits stolen from the eligible household-- 7aa7 during the calendar year that the claim reporting such theft was submitted2 and 7bb7 that have not been replaced or otherwise supplemented by a prior approved claim2 or 7,,ii7 the amount equal to the summer ,,ebt benefit allotment of the eligible household issued to the eligible household immediately prior to the date on which the benefits were stolen4 7,b7 ,plan deadline for current participants ,in the case of a ,state agency or covered ,indian ,tribal organization participating in the program under this section on the date of enactment of this subsection1 such ,state ,agency or covered ,indian ,tribal organization shall be required to-- 7i7 submit an initial version of the plan for the replacement of stolen summer ,,ebt benefits described in subparagraph 7,a77i7 to the ,secretary for approval not later than #fj days after the date of enactment of this subsection2 and 7ii7 implement such initial plan upon approval by the ,secretary4 7#c7 ,comptroller ,general 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this subsection1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall submit to the ,committee on ,education and ,workforce of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate a report that examines risks related to summer ,,ebt benefit payment system security1 including the risk of stolen benefits through card skimming1 card cloning1 and other similar methods4 7,b7 ,contents ,the report under subparagraph 7,a7 shall include an assessment of-- 7i7 the extent to which the ,department of ,agriculture manages summer ,,ebt benefit payment system security1 including risks related to stolen benefits1 compared to leading industry practices2 7ii7 the manner in which ,state agencies1 covered ,indian ,tribal organizations1 retailers1 and other relevant entities manage risks related to stolen summer ,,ebt benefits2 7iii7 the oversight of and guidance provided by the ,secretary to ,state agencies and covered ,indian ,tribal organizations regarding stolen summer ,,ebt benefits2 and 7iv7 recommendations and policy options for-- 7,i7 improving how the ,department of ,agriculture and other relevant entities manage summer ,,ebt benefit payment system security risks1 including those related to stolen benefits2 and 7,,ii7 how the ,department of ,agriculture may best share those improvements with ,state agencies1 covered ,indian ,tribal organizations1 retailers1 and other relevant entities4 4