‘‘(1) expanding the amount of instructional 
time on these subjects; 
‘‘(2) providing for curriculum development that 
is aligned with State standards where relevant; 
‘‘(3) providing essential materials and text 
books that are aligned with State standards where 
relevant; 
‘‘(4) partnering with Federal, State, and com-
munity-based organizations and institutions to in-
crease student learning in these subjects; 
‘‘(5) providing professional development to en-
sure curricula are implemented effectively; and 
‘‘(6) creating and using formative assessments 
where appropriate to advance student achievement 
and improve instruction. 
‘‘(f) CONDITIONS.—As a condition of receiving assist-
ance made available under this section, the Secretary shall 
require each local educational agency receiving such assist-
ance— 
‘‘(1) to coordinate, to the extent practicable, 
each project or program carried out with such assist-
ance with appropriate activities of public or private 
cultural agencies, institutions, and organizations, in-
cluding museums, education associations, libraries, 
and theaters; and 
VerDate Aug 31 2005 
23:40 Sep 20, 2007
Jkt 059200
PO 00000
Frm 00003
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6201
E:\BILLS\H3606.IH
H3606
ccoleman on PROD1PC69 with BILLS
‘‘(2) to use such assistance only to supplement, 
and not to supplant, any other assistance or funds 
made available from non-Federal sources for the ac-
tivities assisted under this section. 
‘‘(g) EVALUATIONS.— 
‘‘(1) IN
GENERAL.—Each local educational 
agency that receives funds under this section shall 
provide the Secretary, at the conclusion of every fis-
cal year during which the funds are received, with 
an evaluation, in a form prescribed by the Secretary. 
This evaluation shall include— 
‘‘(A) a description of the programs and ac-
tivities conducted by the local educational agen-
cy with funds received; 
‘‘(B) data on curriculum and partnerships 
developed; 
‘‘(C) data on the amount of time spent on 
subjects allowed for under the grant; and 
‘‘(D) other information as determined by 
the Secretary. 
‘‘(2) USE OF EVALUATION.—An evaluation pro-
vided by a local educational agency shall be used by 
the local educational agency and the State edu-
cational agency for improvement of programs and 
activities. 
VerDate Aug 31 2005 
23:40 Sep 20, 2007
Jkt 059200
PO 00000
Frm 00004
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6201
E:\BILLS\H3606.IH
H3606
ccoleman on PROD1PC69 with BILLS
‘‘(h) CONSULTATION.—In carrying out this section, 
the Secretary shall consult with relevant Federal and 
State agencies or institutions, educators (including profes-
sional education associations), organizations representing 
subjects funded under this part. 
‘‘(i) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.—There 
are authorized to be appropriated for grants under this 
section the following: 
‘‘(1) $250,000,000 for fiscal year 2008. 
‘‘(2) $300,000,000 for fiscal year 2009. 
‘‘(3) $350,000,000 for fiscal year 2010. 
‘‘(4) $400,000,000 for fiscal year 2011. 
‘‘(5) $450,000,000 for fiscal year 2012. 
‘‘(6) $500,000,000 for fiscal year 2013.’’. 
(b) CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.—The following pro-
visions are each amended by striking ‘‘part I’’ and insert-
ing ‘‘part J’’: 
(1) Section 1304(c)(2) (20 U.S.C. 6394(c)(2)). 
(2) 
Section 
1415(a)(2)(C) 
(20 
U.S.C. 
6435(a)(2)(C)). 
Æ 
VerDate Aug 31 2005 
23:40 Sep 20, 2007
Jkt 059200
PO 00000
Frm 00005
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6301
E:\BILLS\H3606.IH
H3606
ccoleman on PROD1PC69 with BILLS