sion, the reference shall be considered to be made to a 
section or other provision of the Elementary and Sec-
ondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6301 et seq.). 
TITLE 
I—IMPROVING 
EDU-
CATION 
THROUGH 
SCHOOL 
LIBRARIES 
SEC. 101. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. 
Section 1002(b)(4) (20 U.S.C. 6302(b)(4)) is amend-
ed to read as follows: 
‘‘(4) IMPROVING LITERACY THROUGH SCHOOL 
LIBRARIES.—For the purpose of carrying out sub-
part 4 of part B, there are authorized to be appro-
priated such sums as may be necessary for fiscal 
year 2012 and for each of the 5 succeeding fiscal 
years.’’. 
SEC. 102. STATE PLANS. 
Section 1111(b)(8) (20 U.S.C. 6311(b)(8)) is amend-
ed— 
(1) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), 
by inserting ‘‘or include’’ after ‘‘describe’’; 
(2) in subparagraph (D), by striking ‘‘and’’ 
after the semicolon; 
(3) by redesignating subparagraph (E) as sub-
paragraph (F); and 
VerDate Mar 15 2010 
01:59 Jan 18, 2012
Jkt 099200
PO 00000
Frm 00002
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6201
E:\BILLS\H3776.IH
H3776
pwalker on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with BILLS
(4) by inserting after subparagraph (D) the fol-
lowing: 
‘‘(E) an assurance that the State edu-
cational agency will assist local educational 
agencies in developing effective school library 
programs to provide students an opportunity to 
develop digital literacy skills and the knowledge 
and skills described in the challenging academic 
content standards adopted by the State; and’’. 
SEC. 103. LOCAL EDUCATIONAL AGENCY PLANS. 
Section 1112(c)(1) (20 U.S.C. 6312(c)(1)) is amend-
ed— 
(1) in subparagraph (N), by striking ‘‘and’’ 
after the semicolon; 
(2) in subparagraph (O), by striking the period 
and inserting ‘‘; and’’; and 
(3) by adding at the end the following: 
‘‘(P) assist each school served by the agen-
cy and assisted under this part in developing ef-
fective school library programs consistent with 
section 1111(b)(8)(E).’’. 
SEC. 104. SCHOOLWIDE PROGRAMS. 
Section 1114(b)(1)(D) (20 U.S.C. 6314(b)(1)(D)) is 
amended by inserting ‘‘school librarians,’’ after ‘‘teach-
ers,’’. 
VerDate Mar 15 2010 
01:59 Jan 18, 2012
Jkt 099200
PO 00000
Frm 00003
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6201
E:\BILLS\H3776.IH
H3776
pwalker on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with BILLS
SEC. 105. TARGETED ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS. 
Section 1115(c)(1)(F) (20 U.S.C. 6315(c)(1)(F)) is 
amended by inserting ‘‘school librarians,’’ after ‘‘teach-
ers,’’. 
SEC. 106. IMPROVING LITERACY AND COLLEGE AND CA-
REER 
READINESS 
THROUGH 
EFFECTIVE 
SCHOOL LIBRARY PROGRAMS. 
Subpart 4 of part B of title I (20 U.S.C. 6383) is 
amended to read as follows: 
‘‘Subpart 4—Improving Literacy and College and Ca-
reer Readiness Through Effective School Li-
brary Programs 
‘‘SEC. 1251. IMPROVING LITERACY AND COLLEGE AND CA-
REER 
READINESS 
THROUGH 
EFFECTIVE 
SCHOOL LIBRARY PROGRAMS. 
‘‘(a) PURPOSE.—The purpose of this subpart is to 
improve students’ literacy skills and readiness for higher 
education and careers, by providing students with effective 
school library programs. 
‘‘(b) DEFINITION OF ELIGIBLE ENTITY.—In this sec-
tion, the term ‘eligible entity’ means— 
‘‘(1) a local educational agency in which 20 per-
cent of the students served by the local educational 
agency are from families with incomes below the 
poverty line; or 
VerDate Mar 15 2010 
01:59 Jan 18, 2012
Jkt 099200
PO 00000
Frm 00004
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6201
E:\BILLS\H3776.IH
H3776
pwalker on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with BILLS
‘‘(2) a consortia of such local educational agen-
cies. 
‘‘(c) RESERVATION.—From the funds appropriated 
under section 1002(b)(4) for a fiscal year, the Secretary 
shall reserve— 
‘‘(1) one-half of 1 percent to award assistance 
under this section to the Bureau of Indian Edu-
cation to carry out activities consistent with the pur-
pose of this subpart; and 
‘‘(2) one-half of 1 percent to award assistance 
under this section to the outlying areas according to 
their respective needs for assistance under this sub-
part. 
‘‘(d) GRANTS TO LOCAL EDUCATIONAL AGENCIES.— 
‘‘(1) IN
GENERAL.—From amounts appro-
priated under section 1002(b)(4) and not reserved 
under subsection (c), the Secretary shall award 
grants, on a competitive basis, to eligible entities to 
enable such entities to carry out the authorized ac-
tivities described in subsection (e). 
‘‘(2) SUFFICIENT SIZE AND SCOPE.—The Sec-
retary shall award grants under this section of suffi-
cient size and scope to allow the eligible entities to 
carry out effective school library programs for which 
the grant funds are provided. 
VerDate Mar 15 2010 
01:59 Jan 18, 2012
Jkt 099200
PO 00000
Frm 00005
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6201
E:\BILLS\H3776.IH
H3776
pwalker on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with BILLS
‘‘(3) DISTRIBUTION.—The Secretary shall en-
sure that grants under this section are equitably dis-
tributed among the different geographic regions of 
the United States, and among eligible entities serv-
ing urban and rural areas. 
‘‘(4) DURATION.—The Secretary shall award 
grants under this section for a period of 3 years. 
‘‘(5) LOCAL APPLICATIONS.—An eligible entity 
desiring to receive a grant under this section shall 
submit an application to the Secretary at such time, 
in such manner, and containing such information as 
the Secretary may require. Such application shall in-
clude, for each school that the eligible entity identi-
fies as participating in a grant program under this 
section, the following information: 
‘‘(A) a needs assessment relating to the 
need for literacy improvement at all grade levels 
and the need for effective school library pro-
grams, based on the age and condition of school 
library resources, including— 
‘‘(i) book collections; 
‘‘(ii) access to advanced technology; 
‘‘(iii) the availability of well-trained, 
State certified or licensed school librarians; 
and 
VerDate Mar 15 2010 
01:59 Jan 18, 2012
Jkt 099200
PO 00000
Frm 00006
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6201
E:\BILLS\H3776.IH
H3776
pwalker on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with BILLS
‘‘(iv) the current level of coordination 
and shared planning time among school li-
brarians and classroom teachers; 
‘‘(B) a description of which grade spans 
will be served, and an assurance that funding 
will be distributed to serve students in elemen-
tary, middle, and high schools; 
‘‘(C) how the eligible entity will extensively 
involve school librarians, teachers, administra-
tors, and parents in the activities assisted under 
this section, and the manner in which the eligi-
ble entity will carry out the activities described 
in subsection (e) using programs and materials 
that are grounded in scientifically valid re-
search; 
‘‘(D) the manner in which the eligible enti-
ty will effectively coordinate the funds and ac-
tivities provided under this section with Fed-
eral, State, and local funds and activities under 
this subpart and other literacy, library, tech-
nology, and professional development funds and 
activities, including those funded through the 
Institute of Museum and Library Services; and 
‘‘(E) the manner in which the eligible enti-
ty will collect and analyze data on the quality 
VerDate Mar 15 2010 
01:59 Jan 18, 2012
Jkt 099200
PO 00000
Frm 00007
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6201
E:\BILLS\H3776.IH
H3776
pwalker on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with BILLS
and impact of activities carried out under this 
section by schools served by the eligible entity. 
‘‘(e) LOCAL ACTIVITIES.—Funds under this section 
may be used to develop and enhance effective school li-
brary programs, which may include activities to— 
‘‘(1) acquire up-to-date school library resources, 
including books and reading materials that— 
‘‘(A) are appropriate for students in all 
grade levels to be served and for students with 
special learning needs, including students who 
are limited English proficient; and 
‘‘(B) engage the interest of readers at all 
reading levels; 
‘‘(2) acquire and use advanced technology, in-
corporated into the curricula of the school, to de-
velop and enhance the digital literacy skills of stu-
dents; 
‘‘(3) facilitate Internet links and other resource- 
sharing networks among schools and school libraries, 
and public and academic libraries, where possible; 
‘‘(4) provide— 
‘‘(A) professional development in the ac-
quisition of digital literacy skills and literacy in-
struction that is appropriate for all grades, in-
cluding the assessment of student literacy 
VerDate Mar 15 2010 
01:59 Jan 18, 2012
Jkt 099200
PO 00000
Frm 00008
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6201
E:\BILLS\H3776.IH
H3776
pwalker on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with BILLS
needs, the coordination of reading and writing 
instruction across content areas, and training in 
literacy strategies in all content areas for school 
librarians; and 
‘‘(B) activities that foster increased col-
laboration among school librarians, teachers, 
and administrators; and 
‘‘(5) provide students with access to school li-
braries during nonschool hours, including the hours 
before and after school, during weekends, and dur-
ing summer vacation periods. 
‘‘(f) SUPPLEMENT NOT SUPPLANT.—Funds made 
available under this section shall be used to supplement, 
and not supplant, other Federal, State, and local funds 
expended to carry out activities relating to library, tech-
nology, or professional development activities. 
‘‘(g) ACCOUNTABILITY AND REPORTING.—Each eligi-
ble entity that receives funds under this section for a fiscal 
year shall prepare and submit a report to the Secretary 
regarding how the funding was used and the extent to 
which the availability of, the access to, and the use of, 
up-to-date school library resources in the elementary 
schools and secondary schools served by the eligible entity 
was increased.’’. 
VerDate Mar 15 2010 
01:59 Jan 18, 2012
Jkt 099200
PO 00000
Frm 00009
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6201
E:\BILLS\H3776.IH
H3776
pwalker on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with BILLS
TITLE 
II—PREPARING, 
TRAIN-
ING, AND RECRUITING HIGH-
LY 
EFFECTIVE 
TEACHERS, 
SCHOOL 
LIBRARIANS, 
AND 
PRINCIPALS 
SEC. 201. TEACHER, SCHOOL LIBRARIAN, AND PRINCIPAL 
TRAINING AND RECRUITING FUND. 
Title II (20 U.S.C. 6601 et seq.) is amended— 
(1) in the title heading, by striking ‘‘HIGH 
QUALITY 
TEACHERS 
AND 
PRIN-
CIPALS’’ and inserting ‘‘HIGHLY EFFEC-
TIVE 
TEACHERS, 
SCHOOL 
LIBRAR-
IANS, AND PRINCIPALS’’; and 
(2) in the part heading, by striking ‘‘TEACHER 
AND
PRINCIPAL’’ and inserting ‘‘TEACHER, 
SCHOOL LIBRARIAN, AND PRINCIPAL’’. 
SEC. 202. PURPOSE. 
Section 2101(1) (20 U.S.C. 6601(1)) is amended to 
read as follows: 
‘‘(1) increase student achievement through 
strategies such as— 
‘‘(A) improving teacher, school librarian, 
and principal quality; and 
‘‘(B) increasing the number of highly effec-
tive teachers in the classroom, highly effective 
VerDate Mar 15 2010 
01:59 Jan 18, 2012
Jkt 099200
PO 00000
Frm 00010
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6201
E:\BILLS\H3776.IH
H3776
pwalker on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with BILLS
school librarians in the library, and highly effec-
tive principals and assistant principals in the 
school; and’’. 
SEC. 203. STATE APPLICATIONS. 
Section 2112(b)(4) (20 U.S.C. 6612(b)(4)) is amend-
ed by inserting ‘‘, school librarians,’’ before ‘‘and prin-
cipals’’. 
SEC. 204. STATE USE OF FUNDS. 
Section 2113(c) (20 U.S.C. 6613(c)) is amended— 
(1) in paragraph (4)— 
(A) in the matter preceding subparagraph 
(A), by striking ‘‘principals,’’ and inserting 
‘‘highly effective school librarians, and highly 
qualified principals and’’; and 
(B) in subparagraph (B), by striking ‘‘, 
principals,’’ and inserting ‘‘, highly effective 
school librarians, and highly qualified prin-
cipals’’; and 
(2) in paragraph (6), by striking ‘‘teachers and 
principals’’ each place the term appears and insert-
ing ‘‘teachers, school librarians, and principals’’. 
SEC. 205. LOCAL USE OF FUNDS. 
Section 2123(a) (20 U.S.C. 6623(a)) is amended by 
inserting after paragraph (8) the following: 
VerDate Mar 15 2010 
01:59 Jan 18, 2012
Jkt 099200
PO 00000
Frm 00011
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6201
E:\BILLS\H3776.IH
H3776
pwalker on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with BILLS
‘‘(9)(A) Developing and implementing strategies 
to assist in recruiting and retaining highly effective 
school librarians; and 
‘‘(B) providing appropriate professional devel-
opment for school librarians, particularly related to 
skills necessary to assist students to improve the 
students’ academic achievement, including digital lit-
eracy skills and preparation for higher education 
and careers.’’. 
TITLE III—GENERAL 
PROVISIONS 
SEC. 301. DEFINITIONS. 
Section 9101 (20 U.S.C. 7801) is amended— 
(1) by redesignating paragraphs (16), (17), and 
(18) through (43) as paragraphs (17), (18), and 
(20) through (45), respectively; 
(2) by inserting after paragraph (15) the fol-
lowing: 
‘‘(15) DIGITAL
LITERACY
SKILLS.—The term 
‘digital literacy skills’ has the meaning given the 
term in section 202 of the Museum and Library 
Services Act.’’; and 
(3) by inserting after paragraph (18) (as redes-
ignated by paragraph (1)) the following: 
VerDate Mar 15 2010 
01:59 Jan 18, 2012
Jkt 099200
PO 00000
Frm 00012
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6201
E:\BILLS\H3776.IH
H3776
pwalker on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with BILLS
‘‘(19) 
EFFECTIVE
SCHOOL
LIBRARY
PRO-
GRAM.—The term ‘effective school library program’ 
means a school library program that— 
‘‘(A) is staffed by a State certified or li-
censed school librarian; 
‘‘(B) has up-to-date books, materials, 
equipment, and technology (including broad-
band); 
‘‘(C) includes regular collaboration between 
classroom teachers and school librarians to as-
sist with development and implementation of 
the curriculum and other school reform efforts; 
and 
‘‘(D) supports the development of digital 
literacy skills.’’. 
SEC. 302. CONFORMING AMENDMENTS. 
(a) TABLE OF CONTENTS.—The table of contents in 
section 2 of the Act is amended— 
(1) by striking the items relating to subpart 4 
of part B of title I and inserting the following: 
‘‘SUBPART 4—IMPROVING LITERACY AND COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS 
THROUGH EFFECTIVE SCHOOL LIBRARY PROGRAMS 
‘‘Sec. 1251. Improving literacy and college and career readiness through effec-
tive school library programs.’’; 
(2) by striking the item relating to title II and 
inserting the following: 
‘‘TITLE II—PREPARING, TRAINING, AND RECRUITING HIGHLY 
EFFECTIVE TEACHERS, SCHOOL LIBRARIANS, AND PRINCIPALS’’; 
VerDate Mar 15 2010 
01:59 Jan 18, 2012
Jkt 099200
PO 00000
Frm 00013
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6211
E:\BILLS\H3776.IH
H3776
pwalker on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with BILLS
and 
(3) by striking the item relating to part A of 
title II and inserting the following: 
‘‘PART A—TEACHER, SCHOOL LIBRARIAN, AND PRINCIPAL TRAINING AND 
RECRUITING FUND.’’. 
Æ 
VerDate Mar 15 2010 
01:59 Jan 18, 2012
Jkt 099200
PO 00000
Frm 00014
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6301
E:\BILLS\H3776.IH
H3776
pwalker on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with BILLS