,,ii #aaith ,,congress #ast ,session ,s4 #bdha ,,in ,,the ,,senate ,,of ,,the ,,united ,,states ,july #bh1 #bjbe,mr4 ,sanders 7for himself1 ,mr4 ,markey1 ,ms4 ,hirono1 ,mr4 ,lujn1 ,mr4 ,welch1 ,mr4 ,fetterman1 ,mr4 ,merkley1 ,ms4 ,warren1 and ,mr4 ,padilla7 introduced the following bill2 which was read twice and referred to the ,committee on ,health1 ,education1 ,labor1 and ,pensions ,a ,,bill ,to ensure that teachers are paid a livable and competitive salary throughout their career1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents 7a7 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,pay ,teachers ,act4 7b7 ,table of contents ,the table of contents of this ,act is as follows3 ,sec4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents4,sec4 #b4 ,purposes4,sec4 #c4 ,findings4,sec4 #d4 ,definitions4,sec4 #e4 ,regulations2 special rule4,,title ,i--,increasing ,federal investments in our ,nation's public schools,sec4 #aja4 ,mandatory appropriations for part ,a of title ,i of the ,,esea4,sec4 #ajb4 ,mandatory appropriations for rural education4,sec4 #ajc4 ,mandatory appropriations for impact aid4,sec4 #ajd4 ,mandatory appropriations for ,bureau of ,indian ,education4,,title ,,ii--,supporting our ,nation's educators,p,a,r,t ,a--,ensuring teachers are paid a livable and competitive wage,sec4 #bja4 ,definitions4,sec4 #bjb4 ,state ,teacher ,pay ,plan ,addendum4,sec4 #bjc4 ,paying teachers livable and competitive salaries and wages4,sec4 #bjd4 ,collective bargaining and related rules4,,part ,b--,modernizing the teaching profession ,to improve student learning,sec4 #baa4 ,definitions4,sec4 #bab4 ,state commissions to advance the teaching profession4,sec4 #bac4 ,advancing the teaching profession grants4,sec4 #bad4 ,pay ,paraprofessionals and ,education ,support ,staff ,act4,sec4 #bae4 ,rules4,,part ,c--,technical assistance2 reporting2 administration2 study,sec4 #bba4 ,annual ,state report to the ,secretary4,sec4 #bbb4 ,promoting the equitable distribution of in-field1 experienced1 and effective teachers4,sec4 #bbc4 ,improving resource equity4,sec4 #bbd4 ,strengthening per-pupil expenditure reporting4,sec4 #bbe4 ,state administration4,sec4 #bbf4 ,national ,academies study to improve ,,esea's resource equity requirements4,,title ,,iii--,investing in educator preparation and the teaching pipeline,sec4 #cja4 ,mandatory appropriations for the ,teacher ,quality ,partnerships and ,grow ,your ,own programs4,sec4 #cjb4 ,mandatory appropriations for the ,augustus ,f4 ,hawkins ,centers of ,excellence program4,sec4 #cjc4 ,mandatory appropriations for personnel development to improve services and results for children with disabilities under part ,d of ,,idea4,sec4 #cjd4 ,mandatory appropriations for the ,supporting ,effective ,educator ,development program4,sec4 #cje4 ,mandatory appropriations for the ,teacher and ,school ,leader ,incentive program to support continued teacher growth and contributions to student learning4 #b4 ,purposes ,the purposes of this ,act are to-- 7#a7 ensure public elementary and secondary school teachers earn a livable salary and are compensated with a career-based competitive salary that-- 7,a7 includes a starting annual base salary of not less than #fj1jjj2 and 7,b7 increases regularly throughout a teacher's career2 7#b7 ensure paraprofessionals and education support staff are paid a living wage of not less than #de1jjj per year or #cj4jj an hour2 7#c7 increase ,federal investments in public schools1 and call upon ,states and local governments to increase investments in public education in order to promote educational equity1 including by ensuring that every public school student is taught by a qualified teacher2 and 7#d7 invest in a diverse teacher workforce1 by strengthening the educator pipeline and supporting career development and advancement through expanded teacher leadership and professional advancement opportunities4 #c4 ,findings ,congress finds the following3 7#a7 ,public school teachers in the ,united ,states have one of the toughest1 most demanding1 and most under-appreciated jobs in the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,in the majority of ,states1 public elementary and secondary school teachers do not earn a livable and competitive salary4 ,according to the #bjbd report by the ,economic ,policy ,institute1 on average1 teachers in #bjbc earned #e4a percent less than teachers did in #aiif1 while during the same time period1 the wages for other similarly-educated professionals increased by #cj percent4 7#c7 ,many teachers across the country are working multiple jobs and have to rely on public assistance programs just to make ends meet4 ,according to the ,southern ,regional ,education ,board1 in #cf ,states1 the average teacher salary is low enough that mid-career teachers who are the head of household for a family of #d qualify for government benefits4 ,according to a ,university of ,california1 ,berkeley study1 between #bjad and #bjaf1 #ba percent of elementary and middle school teachers were part of families enrolled in at least one of the following public assistance programs3 7,a7 ,the ,earned ,income ,tax ,credit under section #cb of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf4 7,b7 ,the ,medicaid program4 7,c7 ,the ,children's ,health ,insurance program4 7,d7 ,the supplemental nutrition assistance program established under the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjaa et seq474 7,e7 ,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 7#d7 ,one estimate shows that in school year #bjbj-bjba1 #ag percent of public school teachers worked multiple jobs during the school year1 such as working in restaurants or driving for ride-share platforms4 7#e7 ,the reality for paraprofessionals and education support staff is even more troubling4 ,in school year #bjbb-bc1 full-time workers earned on average #cc1gef1 with #ch percent of workers earning less than #be1jjj and #ab4e percent earning less than #ae1jjj4 ,this is no way to treat the critical school staff who manage our school grounds1 keep our students safe1 drive them to school1 and work in our ,nation's classrooms4 7#f7 ,according to the ,national ,education ,association1 the average starting teacher salary in the ,united ,states was #dd1ecj in the #bjbb-bjbc school year4 ,this is an increase of #c4i percent over the previous school year4 #bh4f percent of school districts pay their starting teachers less than #dj1jjj1 and those districts employ #ag4i percent of teachers nationwide4 ,only #ab4i percent of starting teachers nationwide earn a salary of #fj1jjj or more4 ,nationwide1 #ch percent of teachers earn less than #fj1jjj4 7#g7 ,according to a #bjbb study from the ,annenberg ,institute at ,brown ,university1 the most recent national data shows that nearly #bjj1jjj teaching positions were either vacant or held by underqualified teachers4 ,this study1 and others1 consistently demonstrate that teacher shortages disproportionately impact schools serving the most students of color and from low-income backgrounds4 7#h7 ,nearly #gj years after ,brown v4 ,board of ,education of ,topeka1 #cdg ,u4,s4 #dhc 7#aied71 required the provision of public education to all people on equal terms1 children of color1 children with disabilities1 and children in low-income communities are routinely denied a high-quality education4 ,the ,civil ,rights ,data ,collection of the ,office for ,civil ,rights of the ,department of ,education shows that schools with high enrollment of students of color are #d times as likely to employ uncertified teachers compared to schools with low enrollment of students of color4 ,additional studies show that teachers with less than #c years of experience are concentrated in schools serving a high percentage of students from low-income backgrounds and students of color4 7#i7 ,research1 including a study by the ,economic ,policy ,institute1 has found that raising teacher salaries helps attract youth into teaching1 encourages teachers to teach in underserved schools1 improves teacher retention and morale1 and bolsters student academic outcomes4 ,according to the ,learning ,policy ,institute1 controlling for other factors1 teachers employed by local educational agencies with the highest salary schedules are #ca percent less likely to leave than teachers employed by local educational agencies with lower pay scales4 7#aj7 ,according to the ,consortium for ,policy ,research in ,education at the ,university of ,pennsylvania1 teachers who enter the profession through comprehensive and high-quality pathways are #b to #c times more likely to remain in the profession than underprepared teachers who enter through less than comprehensive pathways4 7#aa7 ,several studies have shown the many benefits of providing opportunities for teacher leadership1 which include improving instructional practice1 increasing academic and other positive outcomes for students1 and increasing teacher retention4 7#ab7 ,teachers in the ,united ,states are systemically underpaid compared to their similarly educated peers4 ,according to the ,organisation for ,economic ,co-operation and ,development1 teachers in the ,united ,states are paid #fd percent what similarly-educated professionals earn1 which is a much more extreme pay gap than in other industrialized nations4 7#ac7 ,raising teacher salaries to at least #fj1jjj a year1 ensuring competitive pay throughout the lifetime of the teaching career1 and empowering teachers are some of the most important steps the ,united ,states can take to address the teacher shortage crisis and ensure all students have access to qualified teachers and educational opportunity4 ,paying teachers as the professionals they are is critical in order to honor the work of educators1 restore respect to the teaching profession1 and create a high-quality public education system that serves the needs of students1 families1 and teachers4 7#ad7 ,most paraprofessionals and education support staff are employed to work only #cf to #ch hours per week and are laid off during the summer4 #d4 ,definitions ,in this ,act3 7#a7 ,annual adjustment percentage ,the term annual adjustment percentage1 with respect to appropriations made under this ,act for a fiscal year1 means a percentage equal to the estimated percentage change in the ,consumer ,price ,index1 as determined by the ,secretary of ,education1 for the most recent calendar year ending prior to the beginning of such fiscal year4 7#b7 ,consumer price index ,the term ,consumer ,price ,index has the meaning given the term in section #dgh7;f7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajhgrr7f774 7#c7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,education4 #e4 ,regulations2 special rule 7a7 ,regulations ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall issue final regulations related to the implementation of this ,act and the amendments made by this ,act1 including the provisions of subsection 7i7 of section #aaaa1 section #bbec1 and #bbed of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcaa71 as added by this ,act4 7b7 ,special rule ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 the ,secretary may take such steps as the ,secretary determines are reasonably necessary to implement the provisions of this ,act and the amendments made by this ,act4 ,i ,increasing ,federal investments in our ,nation's public schools #aja4 ,mandatory appropriations for part ,a of title ,i of the ,,esea ,in addition to amounts otherwise available1 there are appropriated1 out of any money in the ,treasury not otherwise appropriated1 to the ,secretary to carry out part ,a of title ,i of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcaa et seq47-- 7#a7 for fiscal year #bjbf1 #cf1hac1fjd1jjj2 and 7#b7 for each succeeding fiscal year1 the amount appropriated under this section for the preceding fiscal year1 increased by the annual adjustment percentage4 #ajb4 ,mandatory appropriations for rural education ,in addition to amounts otherwise available1 there are appropriated1 out of any money in the ,treasury not otherwise appropriated1 to the ,secretary to carry out part ,b of title ,v of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #gcda et seq47-- 7#a7 for fiscal year #bjbf1 #ddj1jjj1jjj2 and 7#b7 for each succeeding fiscal year1 the amount appropriated under this section for the preceding fiscal year1 increased by the annual adjustment percentage4 #ajc4 ,mandatory appropriations for impact aid ,in addition to amounts otherwise available1 there are appropriated1 out of any money in the ,treasury not otherwise appropriated1 to the ,secretary to provide payments for eligible federally connected children under section #gjjc7;b7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ggjc7;b77-- 7#a7 for fiscal year #bjbf1 #a1dgd1jjj1jjj2 and 7#b7 for each succeeding fiscal year1 the amount appropriated under this section for the preceding fiscal year1 increased by the annual adjustment percentage4 #ajd4 ,mandatory appropriations for ,bureau of ,indian ,education ,in addition to amounts otherwise available1 there are appropriated1 out of any money in the ,treasury not otherwise appropriated1 to the ,bureau to be allocated by the ,director of the ,bureau for programs or activities operated or funded by the ,bureau for ,bureau-funded schools-- 7#a7 for fiscal year #bjbf1 #a1aca1jjj1jjj2 and 7#b7 for each succeeding fiscal year1 the amount appropriated under this section for the preceding fiscal year1 increased by the annual adjustment percentage4 ,,ii ,supporting our ,nation's educators ,a ,ensuring teachers are paid a livable and competitive wage #bja4 ,definitions 7a7 ,in general ,subpart #a of part ,a of title ,i of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcaa et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #aabj4 ,definitions relating to teacher salaries 7a7 ,in general ,in this subpart3 7#a7 ,annual adjustment percentage ,the term annual adjustment percentage1 with respect to a fiscal year1 means a percentage equal to the estimated percentage change in the ,consumer ,price ,index1 as determined by the ,secretary1 for the most recent calendar year ending prior to the beginning of such fiscal year4 7#b7 ,annual base salary ,the term annual base salary-- 7,a7 means the base salary1 calculated as an annual rate of pay1 of a full-time teacher2 and 7,b7 excludes-- 7i7 any additional compensation earned by the teacher for taking on additional responsibilities 7such as coaching or teaching during the summer or after school72 and 7ii7 bonuses1 stipends1 and awards4 7#c7 ,consumer price index ,the term ,consumer ,price ,index has the meaning given the term in section #dgh7;f7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife4 7#d7 ,minimum salary for teachers ,the term minimum salary for teachers means an amount1 determined by the ,state1 that all full-time teachers employed by a local educational agency are1 at a minimum1 required by the ,state to be compensated by such agency as their annual base salary1 and which-- 7,a7 for teachers in their first year of teaching1 shall be an annual rate of pay that is not less than the amount described in subsection 7b72 and 7,b7 for teachers with more than #b years of experience1 shall be an annual rate of pay that-- 7i7 is greater than the amount described in subsection 7b72 and 7ii7 increases as the experience of a teacher increases4 7#e7 ,teacher ,the term teacher means-- 7,a7 an employee of a local educational agency-- 7i7 with a primary duty of teaching and who is employed and engaged in teaching in a public elementary school or secondary school served by such agency and is not a substitute teacher2 7ii7 who fully meets all applicable public elementary school or secondary school teacher certification and licensure requirements of the ,state in which the school is located2 and 7iii7 if the teacher is a special education teacher1 who meets the qualifications described in section #fab7;a77#ad77;,c7 of the ,individuals with ,disabilities ,education ,act2 and 7,b7 other full-time public elementary school or secondary school personnel employed by a local educational agency whose annual base salary is determined in accordance with such agency's salary schedule or system for a full-time teacher4 7b7 ,special rule 7#a7 ,in general ,for each fiscal year1 the amount described in subsection 7a77#d77;,a7 shall be determined under this subsection4 7#b7 ,fiscal years #bjbf through #bjcj ,for each of fiscal years #bjbf through #bjcj1 the amount described in subsection 7a77#d77;,a7 is #fj1jjj4 7#c7 ,fiscal years #bjca and after 7,a7 ,in general ,for the fiscal year period #bjca through #bjce and for each subsequent #e fiscal year period1 the amount described in subsection 7a77#d77;,a7 shall be adjusted for inflation as described in subparagraph 7,b74 7,b7 ,determination ,the amount shall be equal to the amount applicable for the previous #e fiscal year period1 increased by the greater of-- 7i7 the aggregate annual adjustment percentage over the previous #e fiscal years2 or 7ii7 #b percent of the amount applicable under this subsection for the previous #e fiscal year period4 4 7b7 ,table of contents ,the table of contents in section #b of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #aaai the following3 ,sec4 #aabj4 ,definitions4 4 #bjb4 ,state ,teacher ,pay ,plan ,addendum ,section #aaaa7;g7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcaa7;g77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#e7 ,state ,teacher ,pay ,plan ,addendum ,not later than #a year after the date on which the ,secretary issues final rules related to the implementation of the ,pay ,teachers ,act in accordance with section #e of such ,act1 a ,state that receives assistance under this part shall submit the ,state's ,teacher ,pay ,plan ,addendum to the ,secretary in accordance with the procedures and requirements determined by the ,secretary4 ,the ,state's ,teacher ,pay ,plan ,addendum shall include each of the following3 7,a7 ,a description of the ,state's plan to provide a competitive salary regularly throughout the career of public elementary school and secondary school teachers1 including an assurance that the ,state will-- 7i7 under the timeline specified in subsection 7i77#b71 comply with subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 of subsection 7i77#b72 or 7ii7 not later than #a year after the date the ,secretary issues final rules in accordance with section #e of the ,pay ,teachers ,act1 submit a request to the ,secretary to participate in the ,teacher ,salary ,improvement pathway and for an extended timeline to comply with the teacher salary requirements described in subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 of subsection 7i77#a71 if the ,state meets the eligibility criteria described in subsection 7i77#c74 7,b7 ,a description of the ,state's plan to increase the ,state's per-pupil expenditures or the aggregate expenditures of the ,state with respect to the provision of free public education in the ,state1 in a manner that-- 7i7 supports local educational agencies in increasing salaries or wages for teachers1 paraprofessionals1 specialized instructional support personnel1 classified school employees1 principals1 other school leaders1 school librarians1 school bus drivers1 and other staff across their careers1 including through providing increased resources to local educational agencies2 and 7ii7 does not-- 7,i7 increase average class sizes or student to full-time equivalent teacher ratios at the ,state1 local educational agency1 or school level2 7,,ii7 reduce planning time2 or 7,,iii7 require teachers to teach additional classes4 7,c7 ,an identification1 with respect to the average teacher salary baselines 7as such term is defined in subsection 7i77#c77;,a77i77 in the most recent fiscal year1 of the statewide average and the average in each local educational agency in the ,state4 7,d7 ,an identification of the number and percentage of teachers employed by local educational agencies in the ,state who earn a salary of less than #fj1jjj annually1 disaggregated by each period of service specified in subsection 7i77#c77;,a77i71 across the ,state and in each such local educational agency4 7,e7 ,a description of the ,state's plan to comply with the equitable distribution of teachers requirement under paragraph 7#a77;,b74 4 #bjc4 ,paying teachers livable and competitive salaries and wages ,section #aaaa of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcaa7 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subsections 7i71 7j71 7k71 and 7l71 as subsections 7k71 7l71 7m71 and 7n71 respectively2 and 7#b7 by inserting after subsection 7h7 the following3 7i7 ,improving teacher salaries 7#a7 ,improving teacher salaries 7,a7 ,minimum salary for teachers 7i7 ,in general ,subject to paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c71 a ,state that receives assistance under this part shall ensure that the annual base salary of a full-time teacher employed by a local educational agency in the ,state is not less than the minimum salary for teachers determined by such ,state4 7ii7 ,compliance ,to comply with clause 7i71 a ,state shall adopt one or more of the following laws or policies1 to guarantee no full-time teacher shall receive an annual base salary that is less than the minimum salary for teachers3 7,i7 ,a statewide minimum annual base salary schedule for teachers that increases as the experience of a teacher increases4 7,,ii7 ,a statewide minimum annual base salary for teachers who are in their first year of teaching4 7,,iii7 ,a ,state law to increase salaries for teachers4 7,b7 ,livable and competitive salaries for teachers ,subject to paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c71 a ,state that receives assistance under this part shall demonstrate that all teachers employed by local educational agencies in the ,state are compensated with a livable and competitive salary for teachers1 which shall be an amount that-- 7i7 is at least the minimum salary for teachers2 7ii7 increases throughout each teacher's career2 and 7iii7 is at least commensurate with annual salaries for college-educated and experienced professionals in the region in which such agencies are located1 as determined in accordance with procedures and requirements established by the ,secretary4 7#b7 ,timing 7,a7 ,in general ,except as provided in subparagraph 7,b71 the ,secretary shall ensure that1 not later than #d years after the date of implementation of the final regulations issued in accordance with section #e of the ,pay ,teachers ,act1 each ,state that receives assistance under this part meets the teacher salary requirements described in subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 of paragraph 7#a74 7,b7 ,exception ,a ,state1 if eligible1 may request and be approved by the ,secretary to participate in the ,teacher ,salary ,improvement pathway described in paragraph 7#c7 that provides an extended timeline to comply with the teacher salary requirements described in subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 of paragraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,teacher ,salary ,improvement pathway 7,a7 ,definitions ,in this paragraph3 7i7 ,average teacher salary baselines ,the term average teacher salary baselines means1 for each of the following years of service as teachers1 the average annual base salaries of all full-time teachers employed by local educational agencies in the ,state3 7,i7 #j years1 or starting teacher salaries4 7,,ii7 #c years4 7,,iii7 #e years4 7,,iv7 #aj years4 7,v7 #ae years4 7,,vi7 #bj years4 7,,vii7 #be years4 7ii7 ,eligible improvement ,state ,the term eligible improvement ,state means a ,state-- 7,i7 that had an annual starting statewide teacher salary average that was less than #de1jjj in fiscal year #bjbe2 7,,ii7 in which #ej percent or more of the teachers employed by local educational agencies in the ,state did not receive an annual base salary of #fj1jjj or more in fiscal year #bjbe2 and 7,,iii7 that demonstrates to the ,secretary substantial need for the extended timeline to comply with the teacher salary requirements described in subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 of paragraph 7#a71 and with respect to which the ,secretary determines that providing such ,state with an extended timeline would be equitable due to-- 7aa7 exceptional or uncontrollable circumstances1 such as a natural disaster or a change in the organizational structure of the ,state2 or 7bb7 a precipitous decline in the financial resources of the ,state4 7,b7 ,in general ,a ,state educational agency1 on behalf of an eligible improvement ,state1 that desires to participate in the ,teacher ,salary ,improvement pathway and needs an extended timeline to comply with the teacher salary requirements described in subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 of paragraph 7#a7 shall submit a request to the ,secretary to participate in the ,teacher ,salary ,improvement pathway1 which shall include a plan to increase teacher salaries that1 at a minimum1 includes each of the following3 7i7 ,an identification1 with respect to the average teacher salary baselines1 of the statewide average and the average in each local educational agency in the ,state1 and an assurance that the ,state will-- 7,i7 make such information publicly available on the ,state educational agency's website2 and 7,,ii7 update that information on an annual basis4 7ii7 ,a timeline1 consistent with the goals required under clause 7iii71 to ensure that1 not later than #f years after the receipt of approval to participate in the ,teacher ,salary ,improvement pathway under this paragraph-- 7,i7 all teachers employed by local educational agencies operating in the ,state are paid not less than the minimum salary for teachers2 and 7,,ii7 all teachers employed by local educational agencies operating in the ,state are compensated with a livable and competitive salary1 in accordance with the requirements of paragraph 7#a77;,b74 7iii7 ,for each fiscal year in the timeline specified in clause 7ii71 statewide annual goals for increasing average teacher salary baselines in a manner that-- 7,i7 annually proposes a percentage increase in the average teacher salary baselines1 disaggregated by each period of service described in subparagraph 7,a77i72 7,,ii7 provides for the first increase to occur not later than #b fiscal years after the receipt of approval to participate in the ,teacher ,salary ,improvement pathway2 and 7,,iii7 makes significant progress toward ensuring that teachers are paid an annual base salary in accordance with the requirements specified in subclauses 7,i7 and 7,,ii7 of clause 7ii7 by the end of the timeline described in such clause4 7iv7 ,a description of the ,state's plan to require all local educational agencies in the ,state1 for any fiscal year in which an agency does not pay their teachers the minimum salary for teachers1 to-- 7,i7 at a minimum1 increase the salaries of the teachers employed by such agency in accordance with the statewide annual goals established in clause 7iii7 for that fiscal year2 and 7,,ii7 ensure those increases in salaries required under subclause 7,i7 are aligned with the livable and competitive salary requirements described in paragraph 7#a77;,b74 7v7 ,an identification of the number of teachers employed by local educational agencies in the ,state who earn less than the minimum salary for teachers1 disaggregated by each period of service described in subparagraph 7,a77i71 across the ,state and employed by each local educational agency4 7vi7 ,a description of the ,state's plan to support local educational agencies in increasing salaries or wages for teachers1 paraprofessionals1 specialized instructional support personnel1 classified school employees1 principals1 other school leaders1 school librarians1 school bus drivers1 and other staff across their careers1 including through providing increased resources to local educational agencies4 7vii7 ,a description of how the ,state will meet the requirements described in subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 of paragraph 7#b7 without-- 7,i7 increasing the average class sizes or student to full-time equivalent teacher ratios2 7,,ii7 reducing planning time2 or 7,,iii7 requiring teachers to teach additional classes at the ,state1 local educational agency1 or school level4 7viii7 ,a description of how the ,state will meet the equitable distribution requirement under subsection 7g77#a77;,b7 during the period of the ,state's participation in the ,teacher ,salary ,pay ,improvement pathway and after the ,state exits the pathway4 7,c7 ,public comment ,a ,state educational agency that submits an extension request to participate in the ,teacher ,salary ,improvement pathway under this paragraph shall-- 7i7 provide the public and any interested local educational agency in the ,state with notice and a reasonable and easily accessible opportunity to comment and provide input on the request2 7ii7 submit a summary of the comments to the ,secretary1 with a description of how the ,state addressed the comments1 and make such summary with description publicly available on the website of the ,state educational agency2 and 7iii7 provide notice and a reasonable time to comment to the public and local educational agencies4 7,d7 ,duration and repeat requests to participate in the teacher salary improvement pathway 7i7 ,in general ,a request approved by the ,secretary under this paragraph may be for a period of not more than #f years4 7ii7 ,revising goals ,if a ,state demonstrates to the ,secretary that such ,state is making substantial progress in meeting its statewide annual goals described in subparagraph 7,b77iii7 and demonstrates the need for additional flexibility to revise such goals to continue to make substantial progress in reaching the requirements described in subclauses 7,i7 and 7,,ii7 of subparagraph 7,b77ii71 such ,state may1 not earlier than #c years after such ,state's request to participate in the ,teacher ,salary ,improvement pathway was approved by the ,secretary1 revise their statewide annual goals described in subparagraph 7,b77iii7 if the ,secretary determines such revisions will help the ,state continue to make significant progress in meeting such requirements4 7iii7 ,subsequent requests to participate in the teacher salary improvement pathway ,a ,state educational agency that wishes to receive an additional approval to participate in the ,teacher ,salary ,improvement pathway under this paragraph shall submit a new request1 in accordance with the requirements of subparagraphs 7,b7 and 7,c71 if the ,state demonstrates that the initial request has been effective in enabling the ,state to increase teacher salaries in a manner that made significant progress in reaching the requirements described in subclauses 7,i7 and 7,,ii7 of subparagraph 7,b77ii74 7,e7 ,determinations and ,revision 7i7 ,determinations ,the ,secretary shall issue a written determination regarding the initial approval or disapproval of a request to participate in the ,teacher ,salary ,improvement pathway not more than #fj days after the date on which such request is submitted4 ,initial disapproval of such request shall be based on the determination of the ,secretary that-- 7,i7 the request does not meet the requirements of this paragraph2 or 7,,ii7 the ,state's plan to increase teacher salaries under subparagraph 7,b7 is not designed to make significant progress within a reasonable timeline to ensure that-- 7aa7 all teachers employed by local educational agencies in the ,state are paid not less than the minimum salary for teachers2 and 7bb7 all teachers employed by local educational agencies in the ,state are compensated with a livable and competitive salary1 in accordance with the requirements in paragraph 7#a77;,b74 7ii7 ,revision and disapproval ,the ,secretary shall act on requests to participate in the ,teacher ,salary ,improvement pathway under this paragraph in a manner that is similar to the actions of the ,secretary for waiver revision and disapproval under subparagraphs 7,b7 and 7,c7 of section #hdja7;b77#d74 7,f7 ,reports ,for each fiscal year for which a ,state educational agency participates in the ,teacher ,salary ,improvement pathway under this paragraph1 such agency shall prepare and submit an annual report to the ,secretary1 which shall include-- 7i7 updated average teacher salary baselines for that fiscal year1 disaggregated by the statewide average and the average in each local educational agency in the ,state2 7ii7 a description of how the ,state and local educational agencies in the ,state increased the average teacher salary baselines in a manner consistent with the statewide annual goals for the corresponding fiscal year1 as described in subparagraph 7,b77iii72 7iii7 a description that includes-- 7,i7 updated data on the number of teachers employed by local educational agencies in the ,state who earn less than the minimum salary for teachers1 disaggregated by each period of service described in subparagraph 7,a77i71 across the ,state and employed by each local educational agency2 7,,ii7 the identification of local educational agencies that have increased the number of teachers who earn less than the minimum salary for teachers2 and 7,,iii7 the actions the ,state educational agency will take in the next fiscal year to support local educational agencies described in subclause 7,,ii7 in decreasing the number of teachers employed by such agencies who earn less than the minimum salary for teachers2 7iv7 a description of actions taken by the ,state to increase the ,state's per-pupil expenditures or the aggregate expenditures of the ,state with respect to the provision of free public education in the ,state1 in a manner that-- 7,i7 supports local educational agencies in increasing salaries or wages for teachers1 paraprofessionals1 specialized instructional support personnel1 classified school employees1 principals1 other school leaders1 school librarians1 school bus drivers1 and other staff across their careers1 including through providing increased resources to local educational agencies2 and 7,,ii7 does not-- 7aa7 increase average class sizes or student to full-time equivalent teacher ratios at the ,state1 local educational agency1 or school level2 7bb7 reduce planning time2 or 7cc7 require teachers to teach additional classes2 and 7v7 a description of how the ,state improved the equitable distribution of teachers in such fiscal year1 as required under subsection 7g77#a77;,b74 4 #bjd4 ,collective bargaining and related rules ,section #aaaa of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcaa71 as amended by section #bjc1 is further amended by inserting after subsection 7i7 the following3 7j7 ,rules 7#a7 ,rule of construction for collective bargaining 7,a7 ,in general ,subject to subparagraph 7,b71 nothing in subsection 7i7 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 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 ,subparagraph 7,a7 shall not be construed to exempt a ,state1 local educational agency1 or school from complying with subsection 7i7 or from negotiating in compliance with ,state labor laws to comply with subsection 7i74 7#b7 ,rule of construction for additional pay or other salary augmenting systems ,nothing in subsection 7i7 shall be construed to prevent ,states or local educational agencies from supplementing the annual base salary of teachers or other staff employed by such agencies-- 7,a7 for additional skills1 knowledge1 duties1 and responsibilities2 7,b7 by salary systems that increase teachers' compensation through supplemental pay that is not part of an annual base salary2 or 7,c7 through the provision of bonuses1 stipends1 or awards4 7#c7 ,no waiver authority ,section #hdja shall not apply to subsection 7i74 4 ,b ,modernizing the teaching profession ,to improve student learning #baa4 ,definitions ,subpart #d of part ,b of title ,,ii of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcaa et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #e ,modernizing the teaching profession #bbea4 ,definitions ,in this subpart3 7#a7 ,in general ,the definitions of annual base salary and teacher in section #aabj7;a7 shall apply4 7#b7 ,career ladder 7,a7 ,in general ,the term career ladder means a staffing system that advances the teaching profession by providing teachers with opportunities for additional responsibilities1 adjusted roles1 and corresponding salary increases and that-- 7i7 enables teachers1 principals1 other school leaders1 paraprofessionals1 and education support staff to experience distributed leadership1 shared accountability1 and collaborative professional learning2 7ii7 promotes professional learning1 expertise1 and retention by differentiating roles in schools based on teachers' skills1 expertise1 and interests2 and 7iii7 provides for professional advancement and other recognition based on teacher impact on improving teaching and learning4 7,b7 ,implementation ,for the purpose of section #bbec1 the system described in subparagraph 7,a7 is composed of levels defined in the ,state's plan described in section #bbec7;f7 where salary increases are associated with levels of the ,state's career ladder4 7#c7 ,subgroup of students ,the term subgroup of students means each subgroup of students described in section #aaaa7;h77#a77;,c77ii74 4 #bab4 ,state commissions to advance the teaching profession ,subpart #e of part ,b of title ,,ii of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcaa et seq471 as added by section #baa1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #bbeb4 ,state commissions to advance the teaching profession 7a7 ,purpose ,the purpose of this section is to support ,states in developing recommendations about policy and the use of resources described in subsection 7b77#d7 to modernize and advance the teaching profession1 in order to-- 7#a7 ensure that all students in the ,united ,states have access to experienced and qualified teachers who will help those students succeed at the same rates as students in the world's highest-performing education systems2 7#b7 address structural and organizational deficiencies in the teaching profession1 in order to-- 7,a7 raise the standards1 status1 and salaries of the teaching profession2 and 7,b7 attract and retain promising and talented young people to teaching2 and 7#c7 identify and reform policies and practices at the ,state1 local educational agency1 and school-level to promote excellent teaching for all students1 particularly subgroups of students4 7b7 ,authorization of grants 7#a7 ,in general ,from the amounts appropriated under subsection 7g71 after making the reservations described in paragraph 7#b71 the ,secretary shall award grants1 on a competitive basis1 to ,states 7such as a ,state educational agency1 a ,governor1 an entity designated by the ,governor1 or a consortium of ,state agencies7 that have submitted applications described in subsection 7d7 to develop and operate ,state commissions to develop recommendations about policy and the use of resources described in subsection 7b77#d7 to modernize and advance the teaching profession1 in accordance with this section4 7#b7 ,reservations ,from the total amount appropriated under subsection 7g7 for a fiscal year1 the ,secretary shall reserve-- 7,a7 #a percent to inform students1 parents1 teachers1 principals1 other school leaders1 specialized instructional support personnel1 education system leaders1 policymakers1 and researchers about the recommendations made by ,states supported under this section and related findings to modernize and advance the teaching profession2 7,b7 #b percent for technical assistance and program administration2 and 7,c7 #c percent to provide grants1 contracts1 or cooperative agreements to regional educational laboratories 7established under section #agd of the ,education ,sciences ,reform ,act of #bjjb 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #iefd77 or qualified nonprofit organizations with demonstrated experience in research and practice related to teaching and learning to assist ,states that receive grants under this section in-- 7i7 conducting applied research and data analysis2 7ii7 summarizing and reporting on policies and practices from the world's highest-performing school systems2 and 7iii7 implementing recommendations to modernize and advance the teaching profession1 improve instruction1 and improve students' access to experienced and qualified teachers4 7#c7 ,state grants 7,a7 ,in general ,a ,state receiving a grant under paragraph 7#a7 shall use not less than #ge percent of the grant funds to develop and operate a ,state commission that meets the requirements of this paragraph 7referred to in this section as the ,state ,commission74 7,b7 ,state reservations ,a ,state receiving a grant under paragraph 7#a7 may reserve not more than #be percent of the total grant amount received by the ,state for technical assistance1 administrative purposes1 and public information efforts related to the activities and recommendations of the ,state ,commission4 7,c7 ,membership ,a ,state that receives a grant to operate a ,state ,commission under this section shall ensure that-- 7i7 not less than half of the members of the ,state ,commission are current or former teachers1 and that1 collectively1 such members-- 7,i7 have diverse life experiences and backgrounds2 7,,ii7 serve students from urban1 suburban1 and rural communities across the ,state2 and 7,,iii7 include teachers at different stages in their careers1 including novice1 mid-career1 veteran1 and retired teachers2 and 7ii7 the ,state ,commission includes not less than #a representative from each of the following categories1 to the greatest extent practicable3 7,i7 ,the ,governor or a designated representative4 7,,ii7 ,the ,state educational agency and the ,state teacher licensing or credentialing agency4 7,,iii7 ,state legislators4 7,,iv7 ,current teachers4 7,v7 ,principals and other school leaders1 including superintendents4 7,,vi7 ,state and local school board members4 7,,vii7 ,labor organizations that represent teachers1 paraprofessionals1 and school support staff4 7,,viii7 ,civil rights organizations4 7,,ix7 ,institutions of higher education1 including deans of education schools or programs operated by such institutions4 7,x7 ,state boards1 local boards1 or other representatives of in-demand industry sectors or occupations in the ,state 7as those terms are defined in section #c of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #cajb774 7,,xi7 ,the ,state labor agency4 7,,xii7 ,parents of students enrolled in public schools in the ,state1 including parent teacher associations1 if applicable4 7,,xiii7 ,representatives with expertise in school finance4 7#d7 ,resources ,in developing recommendations about policy and the use of resources to modernize and advance the teaching profession1 a ,state ,commission shall analyze the use and distribution of ,federal1 ,state1 and local resources1 including in-kind resources1 donations1 and grant opportunities1 such as from philanthropic organizations1 and findings from resource inequity reviews described in section #aaaa7;d74 7c7 ,state application ,in order to receive a grant under this section1 a ,state shall submit an application to the ,secretary at such time1 in such manner1 and including such information as the ,secretary may reasonably require4 ,such application shall include each of the following3 7#a7 ,the ,state's plan to develop and implement the ,state ,commission1 which may be updated by the ,state as necessary4 7#b7 ,a description of the ,state's efforts to regularly engage students1 parents1 teachers1 principals1 other school leaders1 specialized instructional support personnel1 education system leaders1 policymakers1 and researchers in activities of the ,state ,commission4 7#c7 ,an assurance that the ,state will develop a final report that meets the reporting requirements in subsection 7e74 7d7 ,uses of funds 7#a7 ,in general ,a ,state ,commission supported under this section shall-- 7,a7 review findings and research from high-performing and rapidly improving international educational systems regarding policies to recruit1 retain1 develop1 and promote experienced and qualified teachers that may be adaptable to the ,state's educational context and challenges1 such as-- 7i7 incentivizing talented and motivated students to pursue teaching careers2 7ii7 supporting effective pre-baccalaureate teacher preparation programs1 as described in section #bjb7;d7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife1 including paid clinical experiences or practicums under the supervision of expert mentor teachers to ensure that novice teachers have mastered the curricula and subject they plan to teach2 7iii7 advancing the teaching profession through career ladders that provide skilled teachers with additional responsibilities1 adjusted roles1 and increased compensation2 and 7iv7 developing the conditions for teachers1 principals1 and school leaders to collaborate1 utilize research methods1 and utilize differentiated teaching roles to continuously improve and adapt instruction to improve students' educational opportunities and academic outcomes1 which may include examining how ,states and local educational agencies organize schools and the school day to foster opportunities for greater collaboration and improved student belonging2 7,b7 develop policy and resource use recommendations to modernize and advance the teaching profession1 in order to-- 7i7 ensure all students in the ,state are taught by experienced and qualified teachers to improve student outcomes1 including academic achievement and access to high-quality educational opportunities2 7ii7 address structural and organizational deficiencies in the teaching profession1 informed by activities described in subparagraph 7,a72 and 7iii7 identify and reform policies and practices at the ,state1 local educational agency1 and school-level to promote excellent teaching for all students1 particularly subgroups of students2 7,c7 examine students' access to in-field1 experienced1 and qualified teachers in the ,state1 including any discrepancies in such access for all students in the ,state and for students in the ,state disaggregated by-- 7i7 each subgroup of students2 and 7ii7 students enrolled in urban1 suburban1 and rural schools served by local educational agencies2 7,d7 examine short and long-term trends in the ,state's teaching workforce1 such as-- 7i7 the number of positions filled by teachers who are not fully certified or licensed for the subject or subjects they are teaching2 7ii7 the number of teaching positions left vacant2 7iii7 teacher retention and turnover2 7iv7 teacher perceptions of learning conditions1 such as teacher burnout and high stress rates2 7v7 the availability of teacher wellness supports2 7vi7 interest among students in pursuing teaching careers and the number of teacher candidates in the ,state2 and 7vii7 occupational prestige and on-the-job satisfaction2 7,e7 examine whether teachers1 paraprofessionals1 and education support staff are paid a livable and competitive salary or wage that is at least commensurate with annual salaries for similarly-educated and experienced professionals in the region in which the local educational agencies they are employed by are located2 7,f7 conduct educator workplace surveys or studies to receive input from teachers1 paraprofessionals1 and education support staff in the activities of the ,commission2 and 7,g7 regularly engage and inform the public about such ,commission's activities and findings4 7#b7 ,additional activities ,a ,state commission supported under this section may-- 7,a7 examine the quality1 affordability1 and rigor of the ,state's teacher certification or licensure pathways1 such as-- 7i7 the effectiveness of teacher preparation programs that serve the ,state1 including alignment with the ,state's standards and evidence-based instructional practices and development of teacher subject expertise2 and 7ii7 the percentage of teachers whose preparation includes paid clinical experiences or practicums2 7,b7 examine the career trajectory and experiences of-- 7i7 novice teachers1 including-- 7,i7 the number of local educational agencies that operate formal induction and mentoring structures that provide novice teachers additional support from experienced and qualified veteran teachers in the same subject or area2 7,,ii7 the prevalence of novice teachers that do not fully meet applicable ,state certification and licensure requirements in the area such teachers are assigned to teach1 including examining whether subgroups of students are disproportionately taught by such teachers2 and 7,,iii7 retention rates1 such as identifying promising schools or local educational agencies with high retention rates2 7ii7 mid-career teachers1 including-- 7,i7 whether teachers have had opportunities for professional advancement1 such as-- 7aa7 additional responsibilities1 adjusted roles1 and increased compensation2 7bb7 incentives for teachers to continuously improve their practice and skills2 and 7cc7 structured professional learning activities2 7,,ii7 whether the school day provides teachers with structured time to collaborate1 conduct research and measure innovative teaching practices1 and tutor students to improve students' educational opportunities and academic outcomes2 7,,iii7 teacher retention and mobility rates across schools and local educational agencies2 and 7,,iv7 professional satisfaction and participation in teacher feedback or appraisal systems to improve teaching performance for all staff2 and 7iii7 veteran teachers1 including-- 7,i7 whether teachers have the opportunity to mentor staff1 support school decisionmaking1 and direct professional learning to improve teaching and learning2 7,,ii7 identification of practices that retain and reward experienced and qualified teachers2 and 7,,iii7 interviews or research on effective teacher retention strategies and why such teachers have remained in their classrooms or profession2 7,c7 examine whether ,state and local policies promote aligned and evidence-based decisionmaking1 including whether teachers receive the subject-specific professional learning1 collaboration time1 appraisal and feedback opportunities1 and high-quality instructional materials necessary for their students to succeed2 and 7,d7 develop and identify innovative practices to improve teacher retention1 satisfaction1 and instructional quality4 7e7 ,reporting requirements ,not later than #e years after receiving a grant under this section1 a ,state ,commission supported under this section shall-- 7#a7 publish a report to the public detailing the activities of such ,commission and the recommendations about policy and the use of resources described in subsection 7b77#d7 within the ,state to modernize and advance the teaching profession2 7#b7 submit such report to the ,governor1 the ,state educational agency1 the ,state legislature1 including to the greatest extent practicable1 the ,state legislature committee with jurisdiction over education matters1 and relevant public agencies or associations within the ,state2 and 7#c7 submit such report to the ,secretary4 7f7 ,supplement not supplant ,federal funds provided under this section shall be used to supplement1 and not supplant1 other ,federal1 ,state1 or local funds available to carry out the activities described in this section4 7g7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated and there are appropriated1 out of any money in the ,treasury not otherwise appropriated1 to carry out this section #ej1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbf through #bjcj4 4 #bac4 ,advancing the teaching profession grants ,subpart #e of part ,b of title ,,ii of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife1 as added by section #baa and amended by section #bab1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 #bbec4 ,advancing the teaching profession grants 7a7 ,purpose and sense of ,congress 7#a7 ,purpose ,the purpose of this section is to expand students' access to experienced and qualified teachers and to improve working conditions in schools by-- 7,a7 supporting ,states in implementing a teacher career ladder that-- 7i7 incentivizes experienced and qualified teachers to take additional responsibilities and adjusted roles2 and 7ii7 rewards such teachers with additional compensation2 and 7,b7 ensuring every public school teacher in the ,united ,states has the school supplies1 equipment1 and instructional materials for their students to succeed4 7#b7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that in the richest country in the history of the world-- 7,a7 ,america's teachers1 just like in the world's highest-performing education systems1 should receive professional advancement opportunities1 including additional responsibilities1 differentiated roles1 and increased compensation to improve teaching and learning2 and 7,b7 no teacher should be stressed or distracted from teaching due to a lack of classroom resources4 7b7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,award year ,the term award year means the period beginning ,july #a and ending ,june #cj of the subsequent year4 7#b7 ,career ladder award ,the term career ladder award means the amount that is equal to the amount determined by the ,state for each individual level in the ,state's career ladder1 as described in the ,state's application under subsection 7f74 7#c7 ,eligible high-need public school ,the term eligible high-need public school means an eligible public school that enrolls a high number or high percentage of students from low-income backgrounds in a given school year1 as defined by the ,state pursuant to subsection 7f77#a77;,d71 which shall include1 at a minimum1 any eligible public school that received funding under part ,a of title ,i1 in either of the previous #b school years4 7#d7 ,eligible public school ,the term eligible public school means an elementary school or secondary school served by a local educational agency in a ,state with an approved application under subsection 7f74 7#e7 ,eligible teacher ,the term eligible teacher means a full-time equivalent teacher who instructs students in an eligible public school4 7#f7 ,state ,the term ,state means each of the #ej ,states1 the ,district of ,columbia1 and the ,commonwealth of ,puerto ,rico4 7#g7 ,teacher ,the term teacher has the meaning given the term in section #aabj4 7c7 ,program authorized 7#a7 ,grants authorized ,from amounts appropriated under subsection 7h7 for a fiscal year1 the ,secretary shall award grants1 from allotments under subsection 7d71 to ,states having applications approved under subsection 7f7 to-- 7,a7 subsidize the development and implementation of career ladders that advance the teaching profession by incentivizing teachers to take on additional responsibilities and adjusted roles with increased compensation2 and 7,b7 provide teachers with annual flexible awards to support their classrooms and improve their students' educational opportunities and academic outcomes1 which shall be in an amount that is not less than-- 7i7 #a1bjj per school year for such teachers serving students in eligible high-need public schools2 and 7ii7 #a1jjj per school year for such teachers serving students in eligible public schools not described in clause 7i74 7#b7 ,non-,federal share requirement ,a ,state that receives a grant under this section shall provide a non-,federal share of funds for an award year from non-,federal sources in an amount that is equal to #be percent of the amount required to make awards to all eligible teachers during the award year4 7d7 ,determination of allotment 7#a7 ,first award year of the program ,the ,secretary shall allot1 to each eligible ,state that submits its first application under subsection 7f7 for a grant under subsection 7c7 for the first award year of the program under this section1 an amount that is equal to the product of-- 7,a7 #a1jjj2 and 7,b7 the number of eligible teachers in such ,state 7as determined by the ,secretary on the basis of the most recent reliable data1 such as administrative data or data collected through sampling methodologies74 7#b7 ,subsequent award years 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall allot to each eligible ,state submitting an approved application under subsection 7f7 for a grant under subsection 7c7 for a second or subsequent award year1 an amount equal to the sum of-- 7i7 the amount described in subparagraph 7,b7 for career ladder awards2 and 7ii7 the amount described in subparagraph 7,c7 for classroom awards4 7,b7 ,career ladder award amounts ,in a second or subsequent award year1 the amount that shall be allotted to ,states in accordance with subparagraph 7,a77i7 shall be equal to the sum of the products1 per each individual level submitted under subsection 7f77#a77;,a77i71 of-- 7i7 the estimated number of eligible teachers who have attained a given individual level on the career ladder1 as submitted under subsection 7f77#a77;,a77vi71 during the award year2 and 7ii7 the amount of the minimum salary increase associated with such level1 as submitted under subsection 7f77#a77;,a77ii74 7,c7 ,classroom awards amounts ,in a second or subsequent award year1 the amount that shall be allotted to ,states in accordance with subparagraph 7,a77ii7 shall be equal to the sum of-- 7i7 the product of the estimated number of eligible teachers serving students in eligible high-need public schools during the award year 7based on the data submitted as part of such ,state's application7 and #a1bjj2 and 7ii7 the product of the estimated number of eligible teachers serving students in eligible public schools not described in clause 7i7 during the award year 7based on the data submitted as part of such ,state's application7 and #a1jjj4 7#c7 ,actual teacher counts 7,a7 ,in general ,by not later than ,november #a of the second award year for which a ,state receives an allotment under paragraph 7#b7 and each subsequent award year1 such ,state shall report to the ,secretary-- 7i7 per each individual level submitted under subsection 7f71 its actual head count of the teachers who has attained a given individual level on the career ladder for the preceding award year2 and 7ii7 the actual head count of eligible teachers and how many of such teachers served students in eligible high-need public schools for the preceding award year4 7,b7 ,adjustments ,if the actual counts for the preceding award year reported under subparagraph 7,a7-- 7i7 exceeds the number of teachers that was used for determining the allotment for such preceding award year1 notwithstanding any other provision of this section1 the allotment for the subsequent award year in which the ,november #a date falls for the ,state shall be increased to reflect such actual count of teachers2 or 7ii7 is less than the number of teachers that was used for determining the allotment for such preceding award year1 notwithstanding any other provision of this section1 the allotment for the subsequent award year in which the ,november #a date falls for the ,state shall be decreased to reflect such actual count of teachers4 7e7 ,requirements ,in order to be eligible to receive an allotment under this section for a second or subsequent award year1 as described in subsection 7d77#b71 a ,state shall comply with the following1 as applicable3 7#a7 ,career ,ladder ,award ,program 7,a7 ,in general ,each ,state that receives a grant under this section shall develop a program that supports local educational agencies in developing and implementing locally-driven career ladders to expand students' access to experienced and qualified teachers4 7,b7 ,levels ,the ,state's career ladder program described in subparagraph 7,a7 shall1 at a minimum-- 7i7 be composed of levels 7as described under subsection 7f77#a77;,a77i7 of the ,state plan7 under which-- 7,i7 eligible teachers may progress and earn additional responsibilities and roles2 and 7,,ii7 ,states may include flexible descriptions of additional roles or responsibilities assigned to such levels that are subsequently adapted by local educational agencies' locally-driven career ladders with additional specifications2 and 7ii7 for each level described in clause 7i71 assign a minimum salary increase 7as described under subsection 7f77#a77;,a77ii77 for each eligible teacher who attains such a level4 7,c7 ,career ladder levels 7i7 ,development ,a ,state shall engage and coordinate with local educational agencies and public schools in developing and implementing levels described in subparagraph 7,b77i71 including in determining the additional responsibilities1 roles1 and salary increase 7as described in subparagraph 7,b77 associated with each level4 7ii7 ,examples of level ,a ,state may define the following levels3 7,i7 ,a mentor eligible teacher who is responsible for supporting teacher induction programs1 mentoring novice teachers1 or who supervises teacher candidates1 including students participating in clinical experiences or practicums as part of their teacher preparation pathway4 7,,ii7 ,an eligible teacher with coaching responsibilities 7such as literacy coaching7 or leading teacher collaboratives4 7,,iii7 ,an eligible teacher who earns or maintains a national certification that requires the demonstration of advanced teaching skills 7such as the ,national ,board ,certification7 or a master's degree in a critical subject or specialty shortage4 7,,iv7 ,an eligible teacher who supports collaboration to systematically improve instruction1 curricula1 and job-embedded professional learning1 such as teacher appraisal opportunities and feedback to improve teaching and learning4 7,v7 ,an eligible teacher who is on a teacher leadership track to become a principal or other school leader4 7iii7 ,specifications ,for each level in a ,state's career ladder program1 a local educational agency in the ,state may place additional reasonable specifications to align the level to such agency's locally driven career ladder1 in accordance with subparagraph 7,d74 7,d7 ,local implementation 7i7 ,in general ,each ,state that receives a grant under this section shall ensure that local educational agencies in the ,state receive the technical assistance and resources necessary to participate in the ,state's career ladder program described in this paragraph and develop and implement a locally-driven career ladder to expand students' access to experienced and qualified teachers4 7ii7 ,local implementation ,a local educational agency1 in accordance with the ,state's requirements for the ,state's career ladder program described in this paragraph1 shall-- 7,i7 develop a locally-driven career ladder that adapts each level and the minimum salary increases in the ,state's career ladder program described in subparagraph 7,b7 to align with such local educational agency's goals1 strategies1 and local context2 7,,ii7 provide opportunities for eligible teachers employed by such local educational agency to progress levels and earn additional responsibilities1 roles1 and agency2 7,,iii7 ensure that principals1 other school leaders1 superintendents1 and other staff receive the training and professional learning necessary to support local adaptation and effective implementation of such agency's locally-driven career ladder2 and 7,,iv7 develop a locally-driven career ladder in a manner that does not alter or otherwise affect the rights1 remedies1 or procedures afforded to school or local educational agency employees under ,federal1 ,state1 or local laws 7including applicable regulations or court orders7 or under the terms of collective bargaining agreements1 memoranda of understanding1 or other agreements between such employers and their employees4 7#b7 ,classroom award program ,a ,state that receives a grant under this section shall develop and operate a streamlined and transparent program that-- 7,a7 enables all eligible teachers in the ,state to apply for and access classroom awards under this section1 especially eligible teachers in eligible high-need public schools2 7,b7 is minimally burdensome to teachers1 principals1 other school leaders1 superintendents1 other staff1 eligible public schools1 and local educational agencies2 7,c7 enables eligible teachers to exercise their professional judgement to purchase classroom supplies1 supplemental high-quality instructional materials1 and other resources to improve the educational experience of their students2 7,d7 enables eligible teachers to decide to pool classroom awards to better serve students2 and 7,e7 may be implemented-- 7i7 as a stipend or bonus provided to eligible teachers prior to the start of the school year during the award year2 or 7ii7 under a reimbursement model where eligible teachers submit applicable forms1 receipts1 or invoices to principals1 other school leaders1 or school administrators4 7#c7 ,engagement ,in carrying out requirements under this subsection1 a ,state that receives a grant under this section shall1 to the greatest extent practicable1 engage students1 families1 teachers1 principals1 other school leaders1 educator labor organizations1 and researchers in developing and operating programs supported by this section4 7f7 ,application requirements 7#a7 ,state application ,subject to paragraph 7#d71 for each award year for which a ,state desires a grant under this section1 the ,state shall submit an application to the ,secretary1 at such time and in such manner as the ,secretary may require1 including-- 7,a7 the ,state's plan to develop and operate a career ladder award program that meets the requirements described in subsection 7e77#a71 including-- 7i7 a description of each individual level in the ,state's career ladder2 7ii7 per level-- 7,i7 the amount of the minimum salary increase that eligible teachers who attain each individual level described in clause 7i7 will receive during such award year1 which may include variations to account for regional variance in the cost of living2 7,,ii7 the factors the ,state considered in determining such amount2 and 7,,iii7 an assurance that the ,state will adjust such amount by inflation2 7iii7 an assurance that in developing each individual level described in clause 7i71 the ,state will include a level that describes eligible teachers who serve students in eligible high-need public schools and will provide such teachers with not less than a #aj1jjj minimum salary increase2 7iv7 a description of the ,state's efforts to support local educational agencies in adopting and adapting a career ladder to advance the teaching profession and improve teaching and learning2 7v7 a description of how the ,state will distribute career ladder awards to each eligible teacher who attains each individual level1 in accordance with the requirements under subsection 7e77#a72 7vi7 per level1 the estimated number of eligible teachers who have attained each individual level described in clause 7i7 during the award year and an assurance that the ,state will submit actual teacher counts1 in accordance with paragraph 7#b72 and 7vii7 an assurance that the ,state will develop and operate such a career ladder program in a manner that does not alter or otherwise affect the rights1 remedies1 or procedures afforded to school or local educational agency employees under ,federal1 ,state1 or local laws 7including applicable regulations or court orders7 or under the terms of collective bargaining agreements1 memoranda of understanding1 or other agreements between such employers and their employees1 such as contractual requirements for employers to provide basic supplies to teachers2 7,b7 the ,state's plan to develop and operate a classroom award program that meets the requirements described in subsection 7e77#b71 including-- 7i7 a description of how the ,state will annually identify eligible teachers1 eligible public schools1 and eligible high-need public schools2 7ii7 the plan to distribute classroom awards to eligible teachers1 which may include methods described in subsection 7e77#b77;,d72 7iii7 the plan to promote teacher autonomy and decision-making in using classroom awards to support their students' learning2 7iv7 the plan to support school leaders1 local educational agencies1 and the public in implementing the classroom awards program to reduce burden and minimize waste1 fraud1 and abuse2 7v7 the plan to monitor public schools and local educational agencies to prevent schools from supplanting local or ,state funding1 in accordance with section #bbee7;d72 and 7vi7 the plan to examine resource inequities among schools to ensure that schools and local educational agencies have the resources and instructional materials necessary for students to meet challenging ,state academic standards1 in a manner that does not require teachers to pay for such materials out of pocket2 7,c7 the estimated number of eligible teachers serving students in eligible high-need public schools during the award year and an assurance that the ,state will submit actual teacher counts1 in accordance with paragraph 7#b72 and 7,d7 the ,state's definition for eligible high-need public school1 including-- 7i7 the ,state-determined threshold for the number or percentage of students from low-income backgrounds2 and 7ii7 the number of public schools that meet such threshold4 7#b7 ,submission of actual teacher counts ,each ,state that submits an application described in paragraph 7#a7 shall submit additional data described in subsection 7d77#c7 to the ,secretary1 at such time and in such manner as the ,secretary may require4 7#c7 ,first award year 7,a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding the requirements of paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall adapt application requirements for a ,state that submits its first application under subsection 7f7 for a grant under subsection 7c7 for the first award year of the program under this section4 7,b7 ,contents ,states shall submit an application described in subparagraph 7,a7 to the ,secretary1 at such time and in such manner as the ,secretary may require4 7#d7 ,monitoring ,the ,secretary shall monitor and enforce requirements under this section1 including the requirements described in subsection 7e77#a77;,d77ii77,,iv7 and subsection 7f77#a77;,a77vii74 ,the ,secretary shall develop an appeals process to resolve any potential non-compliance under such provisions4 7g7 ,uses of funds 7#a7 ,reservation 7,a7 ,in general ,each ,state that receives a grant under this section may reserve not more than #e percent of the grant funds1 and the non-,federal share funds required under subsection 7c77#b71 for activities described in subparagraph 7,b74 7,b7 ,activities ,a ,state shall use any funds reserved under subparagraph 7,a7-- 7i7 to implement data-driven strategies to mitigate inequities in students' access to experienced and qualified teachers1 such as identifying and providing targeted support to public schools1 local educational agencies1 and regions with high rates of teacher vacancies or of teachers who are not fully licensed certified2 7ii7 to produce actionable insights for students1 teacher candidates1 and institutions of higher education regarding educator labor market demand1 particularly in high-need subject areas1 grade levels1 and geographic locations2 7iii7 to provide local educational agencies and institutions of higher education with models or predictions of future teacher demand1 shortages in specific subject1 grades1 or credentials1 and student enrollment shifts to support planning2 7iv7 to support applied research1 development1 data analysis1 and synthesis of research to improve teaching and learning 7such as through research-practice partnership7 that-- 7,i7 addresses research questions raised by teachers1 principals1 and other school leaders2 7,,ii7 is responsive to the urgent challenges facing students1 teachers1 principals1 other school leaders1 specialized instructional support personnel1 paraprofessionals1 administrators1 and other staffs2 and 7,,iii7 promotes evidence use in teaching and learning1 including through-- 7aa7 coaching1 mentoring1 and professional development1 and technical assistance in identifying1 selecting1 implementing1 and adapting evidence-based practices in heterogeneous local educational contexts2 7bb7 supporting engagement among researchers1 practitioners1 education system leaders1 and policymakers to strengthen public education2 and 7cc7 promoting the status and expertise of teachers1 principals1 and other school leaders in improving practice and policy2 and 7v7 for technical assistance1 data collection1 and program administration4 7#b7 ,career ladder awards and classroom awards ,after making the reservation described in paragraph 7#a71 each ,state that receives a grant under this section shall use the grant funds and the non-,federal share funds required under subsection 7c77#b71 as applicable1 to-- 7,a7 develop and operate a career ladder award program that meets the requirements described in subsection 7e77#a72 and 7,b7 develop and operate a classroom award program that meets the requirements described in subsection 7e77#b74 7h7 ,authorization2 appropriations ,in addition to amounts otherwise available1 there are authorized to be appropriated and there are appropriated out of any money in the ,treasury not otherwise appropriated1 to the ,department of ,education1 such sums as may be necessary for fiscal year #bjbf and each succeeding fiscal year to carry out this section4 4 #bad4 ,pay ,paraprofessionals and ,education ,support ,staff ,act ,subpart #e of part ,b of title ,,ii of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife1 as added by section #baa and amended by sections #bab and #bac1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 #bbed4 ,pay ,paraprofessionals and ,education ,support ,staff ,act 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,annual adjustment percentage ,the term annual adjustment percentage has the meaning given the term in section #aabj7;a74 7#b7 ,minimum salary for paraprofessional and education support staff 7,a7 ,in general ,the term minimum salary for paraprofessional and education support staff means an amount1 determined by the ,state1 that all full-time equivalent employees employed by a local educational agency are required by the ,state to be compensated by such agency as their annual base salary1 and which-- 7i7 is greater than the amount described in subparagraph 7,b72 and 7ii7 increases as the experience of such school staff increases4 7,b7 ,indexing salary growth to inflation 7i7 ,fiscal years #bjbf through #bjcj ,for each of fiscal years #bjbf through #bjcj1 the amount described in this subparagraph is #de1jjj4 7ii7 ,fiscal years #bjca and after ,for each fiscal year in the fiscal year period #bjca through #bjce and in each subsequent #e fiscal year period1 the amount described this subparagraph shall be equal to the amount applicable for each fiscal year in the previous #e fiscal year period1 increased by the greater of-- 7,i7 the aggregate annual adjustment percentage over the previous #e fiscal years2 or 7,,ii7 #b percent of the amount applicable under this subsection for the previous #e fiscal year period4 7#c7 ,minimum wage for paraprofessional and education support staff 7,a7 ,in general ,the term minimum wage for paraprofessional and education support staff means an amount1 determined by the ,state1 that all part-time equivalent staff employed by a local educational agency are required by the ,state to be paid by such agency1 and which-- 7i7 is greater than the amount described in subparagraph 7,b72 and 7ii7 increases as the experience of such school staff increases4 7,b7 ,indexing salary growth to inflation 7i7 ,fiscal years #bjbf through #bjcj ,for each of fiscal years #bjbf through #bjcj1 the amount described in this subparagraph is #cj4jj an hour4 7ii7 ,fiscal years #bjca and after ,for each fiscal year in the fiscal year period #bjca through #bjce and in each subsequent #e fiscal year period1 the amount described this subparagraph shall be equal to the amount applicable for each fiscal year in the previous #e fiscal year period1 increased by the greater of-- 7,i7 the aggregate annual adjustment percentage over the previous #e fiscal years2 or 7,,ii7 #b percent of the amount applicable under this subsection for the previous #e fiscal year period4 7b7 ,purpose ,the purpose of this section is to ensure that paraprofessionals and education support staff1 who are the backbone of our ,nation's public education system1 are-- 7#a7 paid a living wage1 which means-- 7,a7 a minimum salary for paraprofessional and education support staff2 or 7,b7 a minimum wage for paraprofessional and education support staff2 7#b7 compensated in a manner that recognizes some regions may have higher costs of living and therefore necessitate higher minimum salaries or wages2 7#c7 recognized as public servants who provide essential services that keep our ,nation's public schools running and our students thriving2 and 7#d7 provided safe working conditions and treated with the respect and dignity they deserve4 7c7 ,authorization and appropriations ,in addition to amounts otherwise available1 there are authorized to be appropriated and there are appropriated out of any money in the ,treasury not otherwise appropriated1 to the ,department of ,education1 to carry this section-- 7#a7 for fiscal year #bjbf1 #be1jjj1jjj1jjj2 and 7#b7 for each succeeding fiscal year1 the amount appropriated under this section for the preceding fiscal year1 increased by the annual adjustment percentage4 7d7 ,authorization of grants 7#a7 ,reservations ,from the total amount appropriated under subsection 7c7 for a fiscal year1 the ,secretary shall reserve not more than-- 7,a7 #a percent to provide grants1 contracts1 or cooperative agreements to regional educational laboratories 7established under section #agd of the ,education ,sciences ,reform ,act of #bjjb7 or qualified nonprofit organizations to assist ,states that receive grants under this section carry out applied research or evaluations in providing paraprofessionals and education support staff with opportunities for personnel preparation1 professional development1 credentials1 or certifications1 such as to assist in the provision of special education and related services or to serve ,english learners2 and 7,b7 #a percent for technical assistance and program administration of this section and section #bbec4 7#b7 ,grants ,the ,secretary shall award grants to ,states from allotments under paragraph 7#c7 to ensure that all local educational agencies have the resources necessary to pay paraprofessionals and education support staff a living wage1 which means-- 7,a7 the minimum salary for paraprofessional and education support staff2 or 7,b7 a minimum wage for paraprofessional and education support staff4 7#c7 ,allotments ,from the amounts appropriated under subsection 7b7 that are remaining after making the reservations described in paragraph 7#a7 for a fiscal year1 the ,secretary shall allot to each ,state that has submitted an approved application under subsection 7d71 an amount that bears the same relationship to the remainder as the amount the ,state received under part ,a of title ,i for the preceding fiscal year bears to the amount all ,states received under that subpart for the preceding fiscal year4 7e7 ,state application ,in order to receive a grant under this section1 a ,state shall submit an application to the ,secretary at such time1 in such manner1 and including such information as the ,secretary may reasonably require1 including the following3 7#a7 ,a timeline1 consistent with the goals required under paragraph 7#b71 to ensure that1 not later than #d years after the receipt of a grant under this section-- 7,a7 the annual base salary of a full-time equivalent employee employed by a local educational agency in the ,state is not less than the minimum salary for paraprofessional and education support staff1 as determined by the ,state2 and 7,b7 all part-time equivalent staff employed by a local educational agency in the ,state are paid not less than the minimum wage for paraprofessional and education support staff1 as determined by the ,state4 7#b7 ,for each fiscal year in the timeline specified in paragraph 7#a71 statewide annual goals for increasing average salary or wage baselines of paraprofessionals and education support staff in a manner that-- 7,a7 annually proposes a percentage increase in the average wage or salary of paraprofessionals and education support staff2 7,b7 provides for the first increase to occur not later than the second fiscal year a ,state receives a grant under this section2 and 7,c7 makes significant progress toward ensuring that1 by the end of the timeline described in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7i7 the annual base salary of a full-time equivalent employee employed by a local educational agency in the ,state is not less than the minimum salary for paraprofessional and education support staff1 as determined by the ,state2 and 7ii7 all part-time equivalent staff employed by a local educational agency in the ,state are paid not less than the minimum wage for paraprofessional and education support staff1 as determined by the ,state4 7#c7 ,the ,state's proposed formula to subgrant funds to local educational agencies as described in subsection 7g7 in a manner that ensures-- 7,a7 local educational agencies that serve a high number or percentage of students from low-income backgrounds receive substantial subgrant allocations that enable such agencies to meet the requirements described in subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 of paragraph 7#a7 not later than #b years after the receipt of a subgrant2 and 7,b7 all remaining local educational agencies in the ,state meet the ,state's requirements in the timeline described in paragraph 7#a74 7f7 ,improving paraprofessional and school staff wages and salaries 7#a7 ,state reservation ,a ,state that receives a grant under this section may reserve not more than #b percent of the total grant amount received by the ,state for technical assistance1 administrative purposes1 and statewide efforts to provide paraprofessionals and education support staff with opportunities for personnel preparation1 professional development1 credentials1 or certifications1 such as to assist in the provision of special education and related services or to serve ,english learners4 7#b7 ,improving wages and salaries 7,a7 ,in general ,subject to subparagraph 7,b71 a ,state that receives a grant under this section shall ensure that1 within a timeline determined by the ,state under subsection 7e77#a7 and approved by the ,secretary-- 7i7 the annual base salary of a full-time equivalent employee employed by a local educational agency in the ,state is not less than the minimum salary for paraprofessional and education support staff1 as determined by the ,state2 and 7ii7 all part-time equivalent staff employed by a local educational agency in the ,state are paid not less than the minimum wage for paraprofessional and education support staff1 as determined by the ,state4 7,b7 ,timing ,the ,secretary shall ensure that1 by not later than #d years after the date of implementation of the final regulations issued in accordance with section #e of the ,pay ,teachers ,act1 each ,state that receives a grant under this section meets the salary and wage requirements specified in subparagraph 7,a74 7g7 ,subgrants to local educational agencies 7#a7 ,allocation ,each ,state shall allocate not less than #ih percent of the grant funds awarded to the ,state under this section as subgrants to local educational agencies 7including charter schools that are local educational agencies7 in the ,state under the formula determined by the ,state under subsection 7e77#c7 and approved by the ,secretary4 7#b7 ,uses of subgrant funds ,a local educational agency that receives a subgrant under paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 shall use the subgrant funds to comply with the ,state's requirements in accordance with subsection 7e7 guaranteeing that no full-time equivalent employee of the agency is paid less than the minimum salary for paraprofessional and education support staff and no part-time equivalent employee of the agency is paid less than the minimum wage for paraprofessional and education support staff2 and 7,b7 may use subgrant funds-- 7i7 to increase salaries or wages for teachers1 paraprofessionals1 specialized instructional support personnel1 classified school employees1 principals1 other school leaders1 school librarians1 school bus drivers1 and other staff across their careers2 and 7ii7 to provide paraprofessionals and education support staff with opportunities for personnel preparation1 professional development1 credentials1 or certifications1 such as to assist in the provision of special education and related services or to serve ,english learners4 7#c7 ,contracted staff 7,a7 ,in general ,a local educational agency that receives a subgrant under this section shall ensure that staff employed by such agency or in any contract such agency enters into1 are paid an amount not less than the minimum salary for paraprofessionals and education support staff or the minimum wage for paraprofessionals and education support staff in the ,state4 7,b7 ,monitoring ,a ,state that receives a grant under this section shall monitor local educational agencies for compliance with subparagraph 7,a74 4 #bae4 ,rules 7a7 ,in general ,subpart #e of part ,b of title ,,ii of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcaa et seq471 as added by section #baa and amended by sections #bab1 #bac1 and #bad1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 #bbee4 ,rules 7a7 ,rule of construction for collective bargaining 7#a7 ,in general ,subject to paragraph 7#b71 nothing in section #bbec or #bbed 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 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 local educational agency1 or school from complying with salary or wage requirements in sections #bbec or #bbed or from negotiating in compliance with ,state labor laws to comply with sections #bbec or #bbed4 7b7 ,rule of construction for additional pay or other salary augmenting systems ,nothing in sections #bbec or #bbed shall be construed to prevent ,states or local educational agencies from supplementing the annual base salary of teachers1 paraprofessionals1 education support staff1 or other staff employed by such agencies-- 7#a7 for additional skills1 knowledge1 duties1 and responsibilities2 7#b7 by salary systems that increase teachers' compensation through supplemental pay that is not part of an annual base salary2 or 7#c7 through the provision of bonuses1 stipends1 or awards4 7c7 ,no waiver authority ,section #hdja shall not apply to this subpart4 7d7 ,supplement not supplant 7#a7 ,in general ,a ,state shall use ,federal funds received under sections #bbec or #bbed only to supplement the funds that would1 in the absence of such ,federal funds1 be made available from ,state and local sources for elementary and secondary education1 and not to supplant ,state and local funds4 7#b7 ,compliance ,the ,secretary shall use funds described in section #bbed7;d77#a77;,b7 to administer programs authorized under this subpart and to issue technical assistance to ,states and to monitor and enforce the requirements under such programs4 4 7b7 ,table of contents ,the table of contents in section #b of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #bbde the following3 ,,subpart #e--,modernizing the teaching profession ,sec4 #bbea4 ,definitions4 ,sec4 #bbeb4 ,state commissions to advance the teaching profession4 ,sec4 #bbec4 ,advancing the teaching profession grants4 ,sec4 #bbed4 ,pay ,paraprofessionals and ,education ,support ,staff ,act4 ,sec4 #bbee4 ,rules4 4 ,c ,technical assistance2 reporting2 administration2 study #bba4 ,annual ,state report to the ,secretary ,section #aaaa7;h77#e7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcaa7;h77#e77 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,c77ii71 by striking and after the semicolon2 7#b7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,d7 as subparagraph 7,g72 and 7#c7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,c7 the following3 7,d7 data that demonstrates the ,state met the requirements specified in subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 of subsection 7i77#a71 or an assurance that the ,state submitted the annual report described in subsection 7i77#c77;,f72 7,e7 a description of the evidenced-based strategies the ,state implemented to-- 7i7 reduce the number and percentage of teachers and paraprofessionals teaching without full certification and licensure1 overall and in schools served by local educational agencies that serve high numbers or percentages of students who are from low-income backgrounds1 students who are racial and ethnic minorities1 children with disabilities1 or ,english learners2 and 7ii7 meet the equitable distribution of teachers requirements specified in subsection 7g77#a77;,b72 4 #bbb4 ,promoting the equitable distribution of in-field1 experienced1 and effective teachers 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 7g7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a77;,b7-- 7i7 by striking low-income and minority children and inserting students who are from low-income backgrounds1 students who are racial and ethnic minorities1 children with disabilities1 or ,english learners2 and 7ii7 by striking enrolled in schools assisted under this part and inserting enrolled in schools served by local educational agencies operating in the ,state2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b77;,j71 by striking 1 including any requirements for certification obtained through alternative routes to certification and inserting and the ,state educational agency will implement evidenced-based strategies to reduce the number and percentage of teachers and paraprofessionals teaching without full certification and licensure overall and in schools served by local educational agencies that serve high numbers or percentages of students who are from low-income backgrounds1 students who are racial and ethnic minorities1 children with disabilities1 or ,english learners2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7h7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a77;,c77ix7-- 7i7 in subclause 7,i71 by inserting 7meaning with less than #b years of service7 after inexperienced2 7ii7 in subclause 7,,ii71 by striking and after the semicolon2 7iii7 in subclause 7,,iii71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7iv7 by adding at the end the following3 7,,iv7 teachers providing language instruction to ,english learners who meet the criteria described in subclauses 7,i7 through 7,,iii71 disaggregated by such criteria4 2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#e77;,g71 as redesignated by section #bba-- 7i7 in clause 7i71 by inserting 7meaning teachers with less than #b years of service7 after ,inexperienced teachers2 and 7ii7 by inserting after clause 7iii7 the following3 7iv7 ,teachers who-- 7,i7 provide language instruction to ,english learners2 and 7,,ii7 meet the criteria described in clauses 7i7 through 7iii71 disaggregated by such criteria4 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 7b77#b71 by striking low-income students and minority students and inserting students who are from low-income backgrounds1 students who are racial and ethnic minorities1 children with disabilities1 or ,english learners2 7#b7 in subsection 7c77#f71 by striking 1 including any requirements for certification obtained through alternative routes to certification and inserting and that the local educational agency will implement evidenced-based and research-based strategies to reduce the number and percentage of teachers and paraprofessionals teaching without full certification and licensure overall and in schools served by local educational agencies that serve high numbers or percentages of students who are from low-income backgrounds1 students who are racial and ethnic minorities1 children with disabilities1 or ,english learners2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7e77#a77;,a77i77,i71 by inserting the full after has met4 7c7 ,technical assistance ,to support the equitable distribution of teachers 7#a7 ,in general ,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 ,technical assistance to support the equitable distribution of teachers 7a7 ,in general ,to ensure that students who are racial and ethnic minorities1 students from low-income backgrounds1 students who are children with disabilities1 and ,english learners are not served at disproportionate rates by out-of-field1 inexperienced1 and ineffective teachers1 including ensuring that teachers have the adequate supports they need to be effective1 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 provide technical assistance to-- 7,a7 increase support to ,states and local educational agencies for such purposes2 and 7,b7 monitor the progress of ,states and local educational agencies in meeting equitable distribution of teachers requirements specified in subsection 7g77#a77;,b7 of section #aaaa and monitoring reporting required under subsection 7h77#a77;,c77ix7 of such section2 and 7#b7 award grants under this section to support ,state educational agencies and local educational agencies in improving their data systems to effectively collect and analyze information related to educator quality4 7b7 ,report to ,congress ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of the ,pay ,teachers ,act1 and each subsequent second fiscal year1 the ,secretary shall prepare and 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 regarding-- 7#a7 ,state and local educational agency efforts and progress toward meeting the equitable distribution requirements under subsection 7g77#a77;,b7 of section #aaaa and ensuring compliance with reporting required under subsection 7h77#a77;,c77ix7 of such section2 and 7#b7 actions taken by the ,secretary to monitor compliance in accordance with subsection 7a77#b74 7c7 ,mandatory appropriations ,in addition to amounts otherwise available1 there are appropriated1 out of any money in the ,treasury not otherwise appropriated1 to the ,secretary to provide technical assistance described in subsection 7a7 and carry out reporting requirements in subsection 7b7-- 7#a7 for fiscal year #bjbf1 #c1jjj1jjj2 and 7#b7 for each succeeding fiscal year1 the amount appropriated under this subsection for the preceding fiscal year1 increased by the annual adjustment percentage4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,annual adjustment percentage ,the term annual adjustment percentage1 with respect to appropriations made under this section for a fiscal year1 means a percentage equal to the estimated percentage change in the ,consumer ,price ,index1 as determined by the ,secretary1 for the most recent calendar year ending prior to the beginning of such fiscal year4 7#b7 ,consumer ,price ,index ,the term ,consumer ,price ,index has the meaning given the term in section #dgh7;f7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife4 4 7#b7 ,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 #hedi;,c the following new item3 ,sec4 #hedi;,d4 ,technical assistance to support the equitable distribution of teachers4 4 #bbc4 ,improving resource equity 7a7 ,purpose ,it is the purpose of the amendments made under this section to help ensure that sufficient funds are available to meet the requirements of this ,act1 including the amendments made by this ,act4 7b7 ,resource inequity reviews ,section #aaaa7;d7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcaa7;d77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a77;,b77iv71 by striking resource inequities1 which may and inserting and proposes a plan to mitigate resource inequities and to increase educational opportunities1 including the equitable access to qualified teachers as described in paragraphs 7#a77;,b7 and 7#b77;,j7 of subsection 7g71 and section #aaab7;b77#b71 for students enrolled in such school1 which shall2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7i7 in clause 7iv71 by striking and after the semicolon2 7ii7 in clause 7v71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7vi7 identifies and proposes a plan to mitigate resource inequities and to increase educational opportunities1 including the equitable access to qualified teachers as described in paragraphs 7#a77;,b7 and 7#b77;,j7 of subsection 7g71 and section #aaab7;b77#b71 for students enrolled in such school1 which shall include a review of local educational agency and school-level budgeting1 to be addressed through implementation of such targeted support and improvement plan4 2 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking may and inserting shall2 and 7#c7 in paragraph 7#c77;,a77ii71 by inserting 1 including the equitable access to qualified teachers as described in paragraphs 7#a77;,b7 and 7#b77;,j7 of subsection 7g7 and section #aaab7;b77#b71 after periodically review resource allocation4 7c7 ,resource inequity reviews ,section #aaaa of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcaa7;d771 as amended by sections #bjc and #bjd1 is further amended by inserting after subsection 7k7 the following3 7l7 ,disparities in per-,pupil expenditures ,not less frequently than every #e years1 a ,state that receives assistance under this part shall examine and address fiscal inequities among schools and local educational agencies in the ,state1 including by working with the ,governor1 members of the ,state legislature and ,state board of education 7if the ,state has a ,state board of education71 local educational agencies that serve schools in the quartile described in paragraph 7#a71 and the public1 to-- 7#a7 identify the quartile of schools serving the greatest number and percentage of students from low-income backgrounds2 7#b7 identify the average per-pupil expenditure of the quartile of local educational agencies with the greatest per-pupil expenditures in the ,state2 and 7#c7 implement ,state and local actions to increase per-pupil expenditures at schools described in paragraph 7#a7 to an amount that is not less than the average per-pupil expenditure described in paragraph 7#b74 4 #bbd4 ,strengthening per-pupil expenditure reporting 7a7 ,purpose ,it is the purpose of the amendments made under this section to help ensure sufficient funds are available to meet the requirements of this ,act1 including the amendments made by this ,act4 7b7 ,state reports ,section #aaaa7;h77#e7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcaa7;h77#e77 is amended by inserting after subparagraph 7,e71 as redesignated by section #bba1 the following3 7,f7 the per-pupil expenditures of ,federal1 ,state1 and local funds1 including actual personnel expenditures and actual nonpersonnel expenditures of ,federal1 ,state1 and local funds1 disaggregated by source of funds1 for each local educational agency and each school in the ,state for the preceding fiscal year1 in accordance with paragraph 7#a77;,c77x72 and 4 7c7 ,local educational agency plans ,section #aaab7;e77#a7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcab7;e77#a77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7,c7 ,additional resource equity information ,schools served by a local educational agency that receives assistance under this part shall provide to each individual parent of a child who is a student in such school information on resource equity1 including-- 7i7 the per-pupil expenditures of ,federal1 ,state1 and local funds1 in both the school in which such parent's child is enrolled and in the local educational agency that serves such school1 in accordance with section #aaaa7;h77#a77;,c77x72 and 7ii7 whether the school-level per-pupil expenditures of the school in which such parent's child is enrolled and the local educational agency that serves such school are below the average of the local educational agency and ,state1 respectively4 4 #bbe4 ,state administration ,section #ajjd of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcjd7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking subsection 7b7 and inserting subsections 7b7 and 7c72 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking #djj1jjj and inserting #a1bjj1jjj2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7c7 ,reservation for ,state fiscal and resource adequacy and equity ,in addition to any amounts reserved under subsection 7a71 each ,state receiving assistance under part ,a shall reserve not more than #j4e percent of funds received under such part to carry out #a or more of the following activities3 7#a7 ,monitor implementation of section #aaaa7;i74 7#b7 ,support ,state public school funding and resource adequacy and equity commissions1 or comprehensive reviews of ,state public school finance systems1 that-- 7,a7 are carried out with significant and meaningful family and community engagement1 including with-- 7i7 organizations representing the interests of students from low-income backgrounds1 students who are racial and ethnic minorities1 ,english learners1 children with disabilities1 students experiencing homelessness1 children and youth in the foster care system1 and other vulnerable and underserved children2 7ii7 teachers1 classified school employees1 principals1 and other school leaders2 7iii7 local educational agencies2 7iv7 parents and families2 7v7 civil rights organizations in the ,state2 and 7vi7 school finance experts1 which may include researchers from institutions of higher education2 7,b7 identify ,state and local funding and educational opportunity gaps in fiscal and resource adequacy and equity-- 7i7 among all local educational agencies in the ,state2 and 7ii7 for each local educational agency in the ,state1 across all schools served by such agency2 and 7,c7 develop action plans to address existing gaps in fiscal and resource adequacy and equity identified under subparagraph 7,b71 with involvement from the stakeholders described in clauses 7i7 through 7vi7 of subparagraph 7,a74 7#c7 ,support the provision of technical assistance1 which may be provided by school finance experts1 regarding the public school finance systems1 including developing and implementing more adequate and equitable approaches to ,state education funding and resource allocation4 7#d7 ,support and expand public transparency about public school finance systems4 4 #bbf4 ,national ,academies study to improve ,,esea's resource equity requirements 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #bdj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall enter into an agreement with the ,national ,academies of ,sciences1 ,engineering1 and ,medicine to-- 7#a7 conduct a study of how to improve ,federal requirements designed to ensure that public schools and local educational agencies that serve a high number or percentage of underserved groups of students1 including students from low-income backgrounds1 students of color1 ,english learners1 children with disabilities1 students experiencing homelessness1 and children and youth in the foster care system1 receive an adequate and equitable share of ,state and local funds2 and 7#b7 make the report described in subsection 7c7 publicly available4 7b7 ,elements ,the study described in subsection 7a7 shall-- 7#a7 examine disparities in per-pupil expenditures 7from ,state and local funding7 and in full-time equivalent staff between public schools receiving support under part ,a of title ,i of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcaa et seq47 and public schools not receiving support under such part2 7#b7 identify options for improving the fiscal requirements for purposes of comparability as described in section #aaah7;c7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcba7;c772 7#c7 identify options for improving the supplement1 not supplant requirements under section #aaah7;b7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcba7;b772 and 7#d7 include recommendations for effective or evidence-based ,federal and ,state policies designed to ensure that public schools and local educational agencies that serve a high number or percentage of underserved groups of students receive an equitable share of funds1 including recommendations relating to the equitable and adequate distribution of funds at the ,state and local levels4 7c7 ,report ,not later than #c years after the date of the agreement entered into under subsection 7a71 the ,national ,academies of ,sciences1 ,engineering1 and ,medicine shall submit to the ,secretary1 the ,committee on ,health1 ,education1 ,labor1 and ,pensions of the ,senate1 and the ,committee on ,education and ,workforce of the ,house of ,representatives a report of the study required under such subsection4 7d7 ,mandatory appropriations ,in addition to amounts otherwise available1 there is appropriated1 out of any money in the ,treasury not otherwise appropriated1 #a1ejj1jjj to the ,secretary to carry out this section for fiscal year #bjbf4 ,,iii ,investing in educator preparation and the teaching pipeline #cja4 ,mandatory appropriations for the ,teacher ,quality ,partnerships and ,grow ,your ,own programs 7a7 ,teacher quality partnerships program appropriated ,in addition to amounts otherwise available1 there are appropriated1 out of any money in the ,treasury not otherwise appropriated1 to the ,secretary to carry out part ,a of title ,,ii of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajbb et seq47-- 7#a7 for fiscal year #bjbf1 #eej1jjj1jjj2 and 7#b7 for each succeeding fiscal year1 the amount appropriated under this subsection for the preceding fiscal year1 increased by the annual adjustment percentage4 7b7 ,priority ,in carrying out part ,a of title ,,ii of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajbb et seq47 with funds provided under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall prioritize the use of funds to establish or expand high-quality teacher residencies or ,grow ,your ,own programs as described in subsection 7e7 or 7f7 of section #bjb of such ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajbb;a74 7c7 ,grow your own programs authorized ,section #bjb of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajbb;a7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b77#f7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking subsection 7d7 or 7e7 and inserting subsection 7d71 7e71 or 7f72 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking subsection 7f7 or 7g7 and inserting subsection 7g7 or 7h72 7#b7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking 1 or a combination of such programs and inserting or a ,grow ,your ,own program under subsection 7f71 or a combination of the programs described in this paragraph2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking subsection 7f7 and inserting subsection 7g72 7#c7 by redesignating subsections 7f7 through 7k7 as subsections 7g7 through 7l71 respectively2 7#d7 by inserting after subsection 7e7 the following3 7f7 ,partnership grants for the establishment of ,grow ,your ,own programs 7#a7 ,in general ,an eligible partnership that receives a grant to carry out a ,grow ,your ,own program shall carry out an effective ,grow ,your ,own program to address shortages of teachers in high-need subjects1 fields1 schools1 and geographic areas1 or shortages of school leaders in high-need schools1 and to increase the diversity of qualified individuals entering the teacher1 principal1 or other school leader workforce4 7#b7 ,requirements of a ,grow ,your ,own program ,in addition to carrying out each of the activities described in paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#f7 of subsection 7d71 an eligible partnership carrying out a ,grow ,your ,own program under this subsection shall-- 7,a7 provide opportunities for candidates to practice and develop teaching or school leadership skills that integrate knowledge from education coursework through1 at a minimum1 a year-long1 school-based1 paid clinical experience in which candidates teach or lead alongside an expert mentor teacher or school leader1 who is the teacher or school leader of record1 in the same local educational agency in which the candidates expect to work2 7,b7 provide academic and nonacademic wrap-around supports and services1 including advising1 tutoring1 test preparation1 and financial assistance 7which may include scholarships or stipends71 to candidates as they-- 7i7 complete an associate degree program 7if such program is in furtherance of a baccalaureate degree71 baccalaureate degree program1 or master's degree program1 as applicable2 7ii7 enter and complete teacher or school leadership preparation programs2 7iii7 access and complete ,state licensure or certification examinations2 and 7iv7 engage in school-based clinical placements described in subparagraph 7,a72 7,c7 include efforts to recruit individuals with experience in high-need subjects or fields who are not certified to teach or lead1 with a specific focus on recruiting individuals-- 7i7 who are other staff employed by local educational agencies1 including paraprofessionals2 7ii7 who are enrolled in dual or concurrent enrollment programs or early college high school programs and studying to become teachers2 7iii7 from groups or populations that are underrepresented2 and 7iv7 who live in and come from the communities the schools serve2 and 7,d7 require candidates to complete all ,state requirements to become fully certified or licensed4 2 and 7#e7 in subsection 7h71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#c71 by striking the activities described in subsection 7d7 or 7e71 or both and inserting activities described in subsection 7d71 7e71 or 7f74 #cjb4 ,mandatory appropriations for the ,augustus ,f4 ,hawkins ,centers of ,excellence program ,in addition to amounts otherwise available1 there are appropriated1 out of any money in the ,treasury not otherwise appropriated1 to the ,secretary to carry out the ,augustus ,f4 ,hawkins ,centers of ,excellence program authorized under section #bdb of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajcc;a7-- 7#a7 for fiscal year #bjbf1 #aej1jjj1jjj2 and 7#b7 for each succeeding fiscal year1 the amount appropriated under this section for the preceding fiscal year1 increased by the annual adjustment percentage4 #cjc4 ,mandatory appropriations for personnel development to improve services and results for children with disabilities under part ,d of ,,idea ,in addition to amounts otherwise available1 there are appropriated1 out of any money in the ,treasury not otherwise appropriated1 to the ,secretary to carry out the program authorized under section #ffb of the ,individuals with ,disabilities ,education ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #adfb7-- 7#a7 for fiscal year #bjbf1 #cjj1jjj1jjj2 and 7#b7 for each succeeding fiscal year1 the amount appropriated under this section for the preceding fiscal year1 increased by the annual adjustment percentage4 #cjd4 ,mandatory appropriations for the ,supporting ,effective ,educator ,development program 7a7 ,appropriation ,in addition to amounts otherwise available1 there are appropriated1 out of any money in the ,treasury not otherwise appropriated1 to the ,secretary to carry out the ,supporting ,effective ,educator ,development program authorized under section #bbdb of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ffgb7-- 7#a7 for fiscal year #bjbf1 #ajj1jjj1jjj2 and 7#b7 for each succeeding fiscal year1 the amount appropriated under this subsection for the preceding fiscal year1 increased by the annual adjustment percentage4 7b7 ,priority ,in awarding grants under the ,supporting ,effective ,educator ,development program authorized under section #bbdb of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ffgb7 with funds made available under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall give priority to eligible entities that-- 7#a7 are partnerships that include-- 7,a7 7i7 #a or more institutions of higher education described in section #bbdb7;f77#a7 of such ,act2 or 7ii7 #a or more national nonprofit entities described in section #bbdb7;f77#b7 of such ,act2 and 7,b7 7i7 #a or more ,state educational agencies2 or 7ii7 #a or more local educational agencies2 and 7#b7 in the application submitted under section #bbdb7;d7 of such ,act1 describe how such funds will be used to develop teacher leadership and professional expertise by providing teachers1 principals1 or other school leaders with opportunities to-- 7,a7 earn additional in-demand certifications and credentials1 including ,national ,board certification and certifications or credentials in high-need subjects and fields1 such as special education1 bilingual education1 science1 technology1 engineering1 mathematics1 and career and technical education2 7,b7 serve as mentors2 7,c7 participate in distributed leadership or school-based clinical models2 or 7,d7 learn and teach other teachers how to conduct student inquiries1 including through action research and the effective use of student data to strengthen teaching and learning4 7c7 ,conforming amendment ,section #bbdb7;f77#d7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ffgb7;f77#d77 is amended by striking entity and inserting entity1 a ,state educational agency1 a local educational agency1 or a consortium of ,state educational agencies or local educational agencies4 #cje4 ,mandatory appropriations for the ,teacher and ,school ,leader ,incentive program to support continued teacher growth and contributions to student learning 7a7 ,appropriation ,in addition to amounts otherwise available1 there are appropriated1 out of any money in the ,treasury not otherwise appropriated1 to the ,secretary to carry out the ,teacher and ,school ,leader ,incentive program authorized under subpart #a of part ,b of title ,,ii of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ffca et seq47-- 7#a7 for fiscal year #bjbf1 #bjj1jjj1jjj2 and 7#b7 for each succeeding fiscal year1 the amount appropriated under this subsection for the preceding fiscal year1 increased by the annual adjustment percentage4 7b7 ,special requirement ,for purposes of any grants awarded under subpart #a of part ,b of title ,,ii of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ffca et seq47 with funds made available under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall deem the term performance-based compensation system to only mean a system of compensation for teachers1 principals1 or other school leaders that recognizes skills and knowledge in the manner described in section #bbaa7;b77#d77;,b77ii7 of such ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ffca7;b77#d77;,b77ii774