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may require including improvements in academic achieve-
ment as a result of instruction from adjunct teachers. 
‘‘(j) EVALUATION.—The Secretary shall evaluate the 
activities funded under this section including the impact 
of the program on student academic achievement and shall 
report the results of the evaluation to the appropriate 
Committees of Congress. 
‘‘(k) DEFINITIONS.—As used in this section: 
‘‘(1) ADJUNCT TEACHER.—The term ‘adjunct 
teacher’ means a teacher who— 
‘‘(A) possesses, at a minimum, a bachelor’s 
degree; 
‘‘(B) has demonstrated expertise in mathe-
matics, science, or a critical foreign language by 
having 
met 
the 
requirements 
of 
section 
9101(23)(B)(ii) of the Elementary and Sec-
ondary Education Act of 1965; and 
‘‘(C) is not required to meet the other re-
quirements of section 9101(23) of the Elemen-
tary and Secondary Education Act of 1965. 
‘‘(2) CRITICAL FOREIGN LANGUAGE.—The term 
‘critical foreign language’ has the same meaning 
given such term under section 428K(h). 
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‘‘SEC. 419E. FOREIGN LANGUAGE PARTNERSHIPS. 
‘‘(a) PURPOSE.—The purpose of this section is to in-
crease the number of highly qualified teachers in, and the 
number of United States’ students who achieve the highest 
level of proficiency in, foreign languages critical to the se-
curity and competitiveness of the Nation. 
‘‘(b) PROGRAM AUTHORIZED.—The Secretary is au-
thorized to award grants to institutions of higher edu-
cation, in partnership with one or more local educational 
agencies, to establish teacher preparation programs in 
critical foreign languages, and activities that will enable 
successful students to advance from elementary school 
through college to achieve proficiency in those languages. 
‘‘(c) APPLICATIONS.— 
‘‘(1) APPLICATION REQUIRED.—Any institution 
of higher education that desires to receive a grant 
under this section shall submit an application to the 
Secretary at such time, in such manner, and con-
taining such information as the Secretary may re-
quire. 
‘‘(2) CONTENTS.—Each Application shall— 
‘‘(A) identify each local educational agency 
partner and describe each such partner’s re-
sponsibilities (including how they will be in-
volved in planning and implementing the pro-
gram, what resources they will provide, and how 
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they will ensure continuity of student progress 
from elementary school to the postsecondary 
level); and 
‘‘(B) describe how the applicant will sup-
port and continue the program after the grant 
has expired, including how it will seek support 
from other sources, such as State and local gov-
ernment, foundations, and the private sector. 
‘‘(d) USES OF FUNDS.—Funds awarded under this 
section shall be used to develop and implement programs 
consistent with the purpose of this section by carrying out 
one or more of the following activities: 
‘‘(1) To recruit highly qualified teachers in crit-
ical foreign languages and professional development 
activities for such teachers at the elementary 
through high school level. 
‘‘(2) To provide innovative opportunities for 
students that will allow for critical language learn-
ing, such as immersion environments, intensive 
study opportunities, internships, and distance learn-
ing. 
‘‘(e) 
MATCHING
REQUIREMENT.—Each 
grantee 
under this section shall provide, from non-Federal sources, 
an amount equal to 100 percent of the amount of the 
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grant (in cash or in kind) to carry out the activities sup-
ported by the grant. 
‘‘(f) EVALUATION.—The Secretary shall evaluate the 
activities funded under this section and report the results 
of the evaluation to the appropriate Committees of Con-
gress. 
‘‘(g) DEFINITION.—As used in this section the term 
‘critical foreign language’ has the same meaning given 
such term under section 428K(h)(2). 
‘‘SEC. 419F. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. 
‘‘There 
are 
authorized 
to 
be 
appropriated 
$41,000,000 for fiscal year 2007 and such sums as may 
be necessary for each of the 5 succeeding fiscal years to 
carry out this subpart.’’. 
SEC. 409. CHILD CARE ACCESS. 
Section 419N(g) (20 U.S.C. 1070e(g)) is amended— 
(1) by striking ‘‘1999’’ and inserting ‘‘2007’’; 
and 
(2) by striking ‘‘4 succeeding’’ and inserting ‘‘5 
succeeding’’. 
SEC. 410. LEARNING ANYTIME ANYWHERE PARTNERSHIPS. 
(a) REPEAL.—Subpart 8 of part A of title IV (20 
U.S.C. 1070f—1070f–6) is repealed. 
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(b) CONFORMING AMENDMENT.—Section 400(b) (20 
U.S.C. 1070(b)) is amended by striking ‘‘through 8’’ and 
inserting ‘‘through 7’’. 
PART B—FEDERAL FAMILY EDUCATION LOAN 
PROGRAM 
SEC. 421. LOAN FORGIVENESS FOR SERVICE IN AREAS OF 
NATIONAL NEED. 
Section 428K (20 U.S.C. 1078–11) is amended to 
read as follows: 
‘‘SEC. 428K. LOAN FORGIVENESS FOR SERVICE IN AREAS OF 
NATIONAL NEED. 
‘‘(a) PURPOSES.—The purposes of this section are— 
‘‘(1) to encourage highly trained individuals to 
enter and continue in service in areas of national 
need; and 
‘‘(2) to reduce the burden of student debt for 
Americans who dedicate their careers to service in 
areas of national need. 
‘‘(b) PROGRAM AUTHORIZED.— 
‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary is authorized 
to carry out a program of assuming the obligation 
to repay, subject to paragraphs (2) of subsection (c) 
and subsection (d), a qualified loan amount for a 
loan made, insured, or guaranteed under this part or 
part D (other than loans made under section 428B 
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