,i #aaith ,,congress #ast ,session ,h4 ,r4 #cbej ,,in ,,the ,,house ,,of ,,representatives ,may #g1 #bjbe,mr4 ,morelle introduced the following bill2 which was referred to the ,committee on ,education and ,workforce ,a ,,bill ,to create a grant program to support the development of innovative learning models1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,developing and ,advancing ,innovative ,learning ,models4 #b4 ,statement of purpose ,the purposes of this ,act are to-- 7#a7 ensure that the ,institute for ,education ,sciences-- 7,a7 supports the sustained development to expand knowledge and understanding of innovative learning models2 7,b7 promotes the adoption and continued growth of innovative learning models2 7,c7 studies and conducts research on the impact of innovative learning models2 7,d7 collects1 reports1 analyzes1 and disseminates data related to innovative learning model development1 research1 and implementation in the ,united ,states2 and 7,e7 identifies and makes recommendations concerning ,federal and ,state policies that may present barriers to the adoption and successful implementation of innovative learning models2 7#b7 invest in the development of innovative learning models and in the organizational capacity of innovative learning model providers2 and 7#c7 support the adoption of innovative learning models by ,states1 local school districts1 schools1 and school communities4 #c4 ,definitions ,for the purposes of this ,act3 7#a7 ,department ,the term ,department means the ,department of ,education4 7#b7 ,director ,the term ,director means the ,director of the ,institute of ,education ,sciences4 7#c7 ,,esea terms ,the terms elementary school1 high school1 local educational agency1 outlying area1 poverty line1 secondary school1 ,state1 and ,state educational agency have the meanings given such terms in section #haja of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ghja74 7#d7 ,evidence-based ,the term evidence-based1 when used with respect to an innovative learning model1 means an innovative learning model that-- 7,a7 demonstrates a statistically significant effect on improving student outcomes or other relevant outcomes based on-- 7i7 strong evidence from at least #a well-designed and well-implemented experimental study2 7ii7 moderate evidence from at least #a well-designed and well-implemented quasi-experimental study2 or 7iii7 promising evidence from at least #a well-designed and well-implemented correlational study with statistical controls for selection bias2 7,b7 demonstrates a rationale based on high-quality research findings or positive evaluation that such innovative learning model-- 7i7 is likely to improve student outcomes or other relevant outcomes2 and 7ii7 includes ongoing efforts to examine the effects of such innovative learning model2 or 7,c7 is consistent with theoretical and empirical findings from research and will continue to be reviewed4 7#e7 ,innovative learning model ,the term innovative learning model means a comprehensive program which elementary schools1 secondary schools1 and high schools can adopt that-- 7,a7 bundles together an interconnected set of tools1 resources1 systems1 and instructional practices in order to shape student learning experiences toward clear objectives2 7,b7 integrates and includes-- 7i7 an instructional design that incorporates components such as content1 assessment1 research1 and student engagement2 7ii7 an aligned set of pedagogical practices that is sustainable for teachers2 7iii7 an operational design that reimagines teacher workflow1 the use of time1 and classroom design2 and 7iv7 a technological design that includes the use of student-level data and relevant technological tools2 7,c7 is not simply a technological platform or point solutions2 7,d7 comprehensively integrates the concepts identified in subparagraph 7,b72 7,e7 is created and implemented with input from school communities2 and 7,f7 may be designed as a model for the operation of an entire school or focus on a specific academic subject or function1 such as social-emotional support4 7#f7 ,innovative learning model provider ,the term innovative learning model provider means an organization that-- 7,a7 designs innovative learning models2 and 7,b7 partners with schools and school communities to support the implementation of such models 7directly or in collaboration with a third party71 while sharing accountability for student outcomes as measured by the ,state in accordance with section #aaaa7;c7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcca7;c774 ,i ,investing in the development and research of innovative learning models #aja4 ,purpose ,the purpose of this title is to authorize a program of competitive grants that enable eligible entities to support the development and research of innovative learning models4 #ajb4 ,grants for innovative learning model development and research 7a7 ,grants authorized 7#a7 ,development grants 7,a7 ,in general ,from the amount reserved by the ,director under section #ajd7;c77#a71 the ,director shall award1 on a competitive basis1 grants to eligible entities having applications approved under subsection 7c7 to enable such entities to create1 develop1 implement1 replicate1 or take to scale entrepreneurial and evidence-based innovative learning models to improve student outcomes4 7,b7 ,description of grants ,the grants described in subparagraph 7,a7 shall include-- 7i7 early-phase grants to fund the development1 implementation1 and feasibility testing of an innovative learning model1 which prior research1 including research conducted under paragraph 7#a71 suggests has promise1 for the purpose of determining whether the innovative learning model can successfully improve student achievement or attainment when successfully implemented with fidelity2 7ii7 mid-phase grants to fund implementation and a rigorous evaluation of an innovative learning model that has been successfully implemented under an early-phase grant described in clause 7i7 or other effort meeting similar criteria1 for the purpose of measuring the model's impact and cost effectiveness1 if possible1 using existing administrative data2 and 7iii7 expansion grants to fund implementation and a rigorous replication evaluation of an innovative learning model that has been found to produce sizable1 important impacts under a mid-phase grant described in clause 7ii7 or other effort meeting similar criteria1 for the purposes of-- 7,i7 determining whether such impacts can be successfully reproduced and sustained over time2 and 7,,ii7 identifying the conditions1 including subgroups of students 7as described in section #aaaa7;c7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ghja771 in which the program is most effective4 7#b7 ,research grants ,from the amount reserved under section #ajd7;c77#b71 the ,director shall award1 on a competitive basis1 grants to eligible entities to-- 7,a7 conduct high-quality research on existing innovative learning models2 or 7,b7 evaluate innovative learning models developed with grants awarded under paragraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,priority ,in awarding development grants under this section1 the ,director shall prioritize eligible entities that propose early-phase projects under paragraph 7#a77;,b77i74 7#d7 ,standards ,the ,director shall ensure that activities supported with grants under this section-- 7,a7 conform to high standards of quality1 integrity1 accuracy1 validity1 and reliability2 7,b7 maintain data privacy and security in a manner that is consistent with any relevant ,federal law relating to privacy or data security2 and 7,c7 are objective1 secular1 neutral and nonideological1 and are free of partisan political influence or any implicit or explicit bias4 7#e7 ,sufficient size and scope ,each grant awarded under this section shall be of sufficient size and scope for the eligible entity to carry out the activities required for such grant4 7#f7 ,duration ,grants under this title may be awarded for not more than #f years4 7b7 ,eligible entity ,in this title1 the term eligible entity means an innovative learning model provider1 as defined in section #c4 7c7 ,applications ,to be eligible to receive a grant under this title1 an eligible entity shall submit to the ,director an application at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,director may reasonably require4 7d7 ,peer review ,the ,director shall-- 7#a7 implement a peer review process to assist the ,director in the review of applications under this title and to make recommendations to the ,director on awarding grants under this title2 7#b7 develop and maintain published peer review standards for the conduct and evaluation of all development and research carried out under this title2 and 7#c7 ensure that the peer-review teams consist of practitioners and experts who are knowledgeable about innovative learning models1 including-- 7,a7 individuals with experience researching and developing innovative learning models for all types of students1 including ,english learners1 children with disabilities1 and disadvantaged students2 and 7,b7 individuals with experience implementing innovative learning models4 7e7 ,training program ,from funds otherwise reserved for technical assistance under this title1 the ,director may establish a program to train employees of public and private educational agencies1 organizations1 and institutions1 and may establish a fellowship program to appoint such employees as temporary fellows that may assist in carrying out this section4 7f7 ,supplement1 not supplant ,grant funds provided under this title shall be used to supplement1 not supplant1 other ,federal or ,state funds made available to carry out activities described in this title4 7g7 ,rule of construction ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 nothing in this title shall be construed as requiring an eligible entity who is awarded a grant under subsection 7a7 to measure or evaluate the impact or success of an innovative learning model through the use of a randomized control trial4 #ajc4 ,reporting and evaluation 7a7 ,activities summary ,not later than two years after the date that an eligible entity receives a grant under this title1 and on an annual basis thereafter1 the eligible entity shall submit to the ,director a summary of the activities assisted under the grant4 7b7 ,report ,the ,director shall provide to ,congress1 and make publicly available1 an annual report on the implementation of the program carried out under this title1 including-- 7#a7 information on eligible entities that received grant funds under this title1 including-- 7,a7 information provided by eligible entities to the ,director in the applications submitted under section #ajc7;c72 7,b7 the summaries received under subsection 7a72 and 7,c7 grant award amounts2 7#b7 student outcomes and other relevant impacts on students1 including comprehensive learning growth1 from schools that implement an innovative learning model that was developed or implemented under this title2 or 7#c7 information and recommendations concerning any ,federal policies that have been identified as presenting barriers to the adoption and implementation of innovative learning models4 7c7 ,evaluation ,from amounts reserved by the ,director under section #ajd7;b77#a71 the ,director shall-- 7#a7 carry out an independent evaluation to measure the effectiveness of the program assisted under this title2 and 7#b7 make the results of such evaluation publicly available4 7d7 ,availability ,the reports and evaluation provided under subsections 7b7 and 7c7 shall be made readily available to the public4 7e7 ,privacy protections ,the reports and evaluation provided under subsections 7b7 and 7c7 shall not reveal personally identifiable information about any individual4 #ajd4 ,authorization of appropriations 7a7 ,in general ,there are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out this title in each of the fiscal years #bjbf through #bjce4 7b7 ,reservations ,from the amounts appropriated under subsection 7a7 for such fiscal year1 the ,director may reserve-- 7#a7 not more than #a percent to conduct the evaluation required under section #bjd7;c72 and 7#b7 not more than #a percent to-- 7,a7 provide technical assistance for eligible entities1 which may include pre-application workshops1 web-based seminars1 and evaluation support2 and 7,b7 disseminate best practices concerning the successful development and implementation of innovative learning models4 7c7 ,funding allotment ,from the amount made available under subsection 7a7 and not reserved under subsection 7b7 for a fiscal year1 the ,director shall-- 7#a7 reserve not less than #ic percent to award grants to eligible entities under section #ajc7;a77#a72 and 7#b7 reserve not less than #e percent to award grants to eligible entities under section #ajc7;a77#b74 ,,ii ,investing in the early adoption of innovative learning models #bja4 ,purpose ,the purpose of this title is to provide grants to ,state educational agencies and to provide subgrants to local educational agencies to increase the adoption and expansion of innovative learning models in elementary and secondary schools4 #bjb4 ,formula grants to ,states 7a7 ,reservation of funds ,from the total amount appropriated under section #bje for a fiscal year1 the ,secretary shall reserve-- 7#a7 one-half of #a percent for allotments for 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 title2 and 7#b7 one-half of #a percent for the ,secretary of the ,interior for programs under this part in schools operated or funded by the ,bureau of ,indian ,education4 7b7 ,state allotments 7#a7 ,in general ,from funds made available under section #bje for a fiscal year and not reserved under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall allot to each ,state the sum of-- 7,a7 an amount that bears the same relationship to #bj percent of such funds for such fiscal year as the number of individuals aged #e through #ag in the ,state1 as determined by the ,secretary on the basis of the most recent satisfactory data1 bears to the number of such individuals in all such ,states1 as so determined2 and 7,b7 an amount that bears the same relationship to #hj percent of such funds for such fiscal year as the number of individuals aged #e through #ag from families with incomes below the poverty line in the ,state1 as determined by the ,secretary on the basis of the most recent satisfactory data1 bears to the number of such individuals in all such ,states1 as so determined4 7#b7 ,exception ,no ,state receiving an allotment under paragraph 7#a7 may receive less than one-half of #a percent of the total amount appropriated under #bje after the reservations under paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 of subsection 7a7 for a fiscal year4 7#c7 ,ratable reduction ,if the funds described in paragraph 7#a7 are insufficient to pay the full amounts that all ,states are eligible to receive under paragraph 7#a7 for any fiscal year1 the ,secretary shall ratably reduce such amounts for such fiscal year4 7#d7 ,reallotment ,if a ,state does not receive an allotment1 the ,secretary shall reallot the amount of the allotment for such ,state to the remaining ,states in accordance with this subsection4 7c7 ,state plan 7#a7 ,in general ,in order to receive an allotment under this section for any fiscal year1 a ,state shall submit a plan to the ,secretary1 at such time and in such manner as the ,secretary may reasonably require4 7#b7 ,contents ,each plan described under paragraph 7#a7 shall include1 at a minimum1 the following3 7,a7 ,a description of how the ,state educational agency will use funds received under this title for ,state-level activities4 7,b7 ,a description of how the activities carried out with funds under this title are expected to improve student achievement4 7,c7 ,a description of how the ,state educational agency will work with local educational agencies and the communities of such agencies to develop1 adopt1 and implement innovative learning models4 7,d7 ,assurances that the ,state educational agency will-- 7i7 review existing resources and programs across the ,state and coordinate any new plans and resources under this title with such resources and programs2 7ii7 monitor the implementation of activities under this title and provide technical assistance to local educational agencies in carrying out such activities2 and 7iii7 provide for equitable access for all students to the activities supported under this title1 including compliance with the requirements of all applicable ,federal civil rights laws4 7d7 ,state use of funds 7#a7 ,in general ,except as provided under paragraph 7#c71 a ,state that receives an allotment under subsection 7b7 for a fiscal year shall reserve not less than #ie percent of such allotment to make subgrants to local educational agencies for such fiscal year1 as described in section #bjc4 7#b7 ,state administration ,a ,state educational agency may use not more than #a percent of the amount allotted to such ,state under subsection 7b7 for the administrative costs of carrying out such ,state educational agency's responsibilities under this title4 7#c7 ,state activities ,the ,state educational agency for a ,state that receives an allotment under subsection 7b7 may use funds not reserved under paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 for activities and programs designed to meet the purposes of this title1 which may include-- 7,a7 providing monitoring of1 and training1 technical assistance1 and capacity building to1 local educational agencies that receive subgrants under section #bjc2 7,b7 identifying and eliminating ,state barriers to the development1 implementation1 and adoption of innovative learning models by local educational agencies and schools2 and 7,c7 supporting local educational agencies in adopting and implementing innovative learning models in schools4 7e7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section shall be construed to authorize the ,secretary or any other officer or employee of the ,federal ,government to-- 7#a7 mandate1 direct1 or control the development1 adoption1 or implementation of any learning model by any ,state1 local educational agency1 or school2 or 7#b7 influence or incentivize the receipt of any grant1 contract1 or cooperative agreement the receipt of any priority or preference under such grant1 contract1 or cooperative agreement upon a ,state1 local educational agency1 or school's adoption or implementation of any specific learning model1 instructional content1 curricula1 or any program of instruction4 7f7 ,supplement1 not supplant ,grant funds provided under this section shall be used to supplement1 not supplant1 other ,federal or ,state funds made available to carry out activities related to the activities described in this section4 #bjc4 ,subgrants to local educational agencies 7a7 ,allocation of funds to local educational agencies 7#a7 ,allocation formula ,from funds reserved by a ,state under section #bjb7;d77#a7 for a fiscal year1 the ,state educational agency shall allot to each of the eligible local educational agencies in the ,state for a fiscal year the sum of-- 7,a7 an amount that bears the same relationship to #bj percent of such funds for such fiscal year as the number of individuals aged #e through #ag in the geographic area served by the local educational agency1 as determined by the ,secretary on the basis of the most recent satisfactory data1 bears to the number of such individuals in the geographic areas served by all eligible local educational agencies in the ,state1 as so determined2 and 7,b7 an amount that bears the same relationship to #hj percent of such funds for such fiscal year as the number of individuals aged #e through #ag from families with incomes below the poverty line in the geographic area served by the local educational agency1 as determined by the ,secretary on the basis of the most recent satisfactory data1 bears to the number of such individuals in the geographic areas served by all eligible local educational agencies in the ,state1 as so determined4 7#b7 ,minimum local educational agency allocation ,no allocation to a local educational agency under this subsection may be made in an amount that is less than #aj1jjj4 7#c7 ,ratable reduction ,if the amount reserved by the ,state under section #bjb7;d77#a7 is insufficient to make allocations to local educational agencies in an amount equal to the minimum allocation described in subsection 7a77#c71 such allocations shall be ratably reduced4 7#d7 ,administrative costs ,from the amount allotted under paragraph 7#a71 a local educational agency may reserve not more than #a percent of such amount for the direct administrative costs of carrying out the local educational agency's responsibilities under this section4 7b7 ,local applications 7#a7 ,in general ,to be eligible to receive an allotment under this subsection 7a71 a local educational agency 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 reasonably require4 7#b7 ,contents of application ,each application submitted under paragraph 7#a7 shall include-- 7,a7 a description of the activities to be carried out by the local educational agency under this section2 7,b7 a description of how the local educational agency will prioritize funds to schools served by the agency that are implementing comprehensive support and improvement activities and targeted support and improvement activities under section #aaaa7;d7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcaa7;d772 7,c7 a description of how the local educational agency will use data and ongoing consultation with experts and stakeholders to continually update and improve activities supported under this section2 7,d7 a description of how the local educational agency will meaningfully collaborate with teachers1 principals1 other school leaders1 paraprofessionals 7including organizations representing such individuals71 and other relevant stakeholders in school communities2 and 7,e7 any other information that the ,state educational agency may require4 7c7 ,local uses of funds 7#a7 ,in general ,a local educational agency that receives an allotment under subsection 7a7 shall develop1 implement1 select1 and evaluate innovative learning models in schools served by such agency1 which may be carried out-- 7,a7 through a grant or contract with a for-profit or non-profit entity2 or 7,b7 in partnership with an institution of higher education or an ,indian ,tribe or ,tribal organization 7as such terms are defined under section #d of the ,indian ,self #g ,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #dej;b774 7#b7 ,types of activities ,the innovative learning models developed and implemented under this section shall be in accordance with the purpose of this title and shall address the learning needs of all students1 including children with disabilities1 ,english learners1 gifted and talented students1 and students who are otherwise at-risk4 7d7 ,supplement1 not supplant ,grant funds provided under this section shall be used to supplement1 not supplant1 other ,federal or ,state funds available to carry out activities related to the activities described in this section4 #bjd4 ,reporting and evaluation 7a7 ,state and local reports 7#a7 ,state report ,each ,state educational agency receiving funds under this title shall annually submit to the ,secretary a report that provides-- 7,a7 a description of how the ,state is using grant funds to meet the purpose of this title2 and 7,b7 any other information that the ,secretary determines are necessary and appropriate4 7#b7 ,local educational agency report ,each local educational agency receiving funds under this part shall annually submit to the appropriate ,state educational agency such information as the ,state may require1 which shall include how the local educational agency is using grant funds to meet the purposes of this title4 7#c7 ,availability ,the reports and information provided under paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 shall be made readily available to the public4 7#d7 ,privacy protection ,the reports and evaluation provided under subsections 7b7 and 7c7 shall not reveal personally identifiable information about any individual4 7b7 ,secretary's report ,the ,secretary shall provide to ,congress an annual report on the implementation of the program carried out under this title1 including-- 7#a7 information provided by ,states to the ,secretary in the applications submitted under section #bjd7a72 7#b7 the amount allotted to each ,state and outlying area2 and 7#c7 student academic and1 as applicable1 growth data from the schools participating in the programs supported under this title4 7c7 ,evaluation and technical assistance 7#a7 ,reservation of funds ,of the total amount made available for this title for a fiscal year1 the ,secretary may reserve for such fiscal year not more than #a percent for the cost of the evaluation under paragraph 7#b7 and for technical assistance in carrying out this title4 7#b7 ,evaluation 7,a7 ,in general ,from amounts reserved under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary1 acting through the ,director1 shall carry out an independent evaluation to measure the effectiveness of the program assisted under this title4 7,b7 ,contents ,the evaluation under subparagraph 7,a7 shall measure-- 7i7 the effectiveness of each program assisted under this title in improving student academic achievement and growth2 7ii7 the effectiveness of individual learning models in improving student academic achievement and growth2 and 7iii7 any other information that the ,director may require4 #bje4 ,authorization of appropriations ,for the purposes of carrying out this title1 there are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out this title in each fiscal years #bjbg through #bjcf4