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20 U.S.C. § 7225e (EDUCATION)
§ 7225e. Evaluations
(a) In general
From the amount made available to carry out this subpart for any fiscal year, the Secretary may reserve not more than 5 percent—
(1) to carry out evaluations;
(2) to provide technical assistance; and
(3) to disseminate information.
(b) Evaluations
In carrying out the evaluations under subsection (a) of this section, the Secretary shall, at a minimum, address—
(1) how, and the extent to which, the programs promote educational equity and excellence;
(2) the characteristics of the students participating in the programs; and
(3) the effect of the programs on the academic achievement of students participating in the programs, particularly students who move from schools identified under section 6316 of this title to schools not so identified, and on the overall quality of participating schools and districts.
(Pub. L. 89–10, title V, § 5246, as added Pub. L. 107–110, title V, § 501, Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 1805.)
20 U.S.C. § 7225f (EDUCATION)
§ 7225f. Definitions
In this subpart:
(1) Charter school
The term “charter school” has the meaning given such term in section 7221i of this title.
(2) Eligible entity
The term “eligible entity” means—
(A) one or more State educational agencies;
(B) one or more local educational agencies; or
(C) a partnership of—
(i) one or more—
(I) State educational agencies; and
(II) local educational agencies or other public, for-profit, or nonprofit entities; or
(ii) one or more—
(I) local educational agencies; and
(II) public, for-profit, or nonprofit entities.
(3) Low-performing school
The term “low-performing school” means a public elementary school or secondary school that has failed to make adequate yearly progress, as described in section 6311(b) of this title, for two or more consecutive years.
(Pub. L. 89–10, title V, § 5247, as added Pub. L. 107–110, title V, § 501, Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 1805.)
20 U.S.C. § 7225g (EDUCATION)
§ 7225g. Authorization of appropriations
There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this subpart $100,000,000 for fiscal year 2002 and each of the 5 succeeding fiscal years.
(Pub. L. 89–10, title V, § 5248, as added Pub. L. 107–110, title V, § 501, Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 1806.)
20 U.S.C. § 7231a (EDUCATION)
§ 7231a. Definition
For the purpose of this part, the term “magnet school” means a public elementary school, public secondary school, public elementary education center, or public secondary education center that offers a special curriculum capable of attracting substantial numbers of students of different racial backgrounds.
(Pub. L. 89–10, title V, § 5302, as added Pub. L. 107–110, title V, § 501, Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 1807.)
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 5302 of Pub. L. 89–10 was classified to section 7262 of this title, prior to the general amendment of this subchapter by Pub. L. 107–110.
20 U.S.C. § 7231b (EDUCATION)
§ 7231b. Program authorized
The Secretary, in accordance with this part, is authorized to award grants to eligible local educational agencies, and consortia of such agencies where appropriate, to carry out the purpose of this part for magnet schools that are—
(1) part of an approved desegregation plan; and
(2) designed to bring students from different social, economic, ethnic, and racial backgrounds together.
(Pub. L. 89–10, title V, § 5303, as added Pub. L. 107–110, title V, § 501, Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 1807.)
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 5303 of Pub. L. 89–10 was classified to section 7263 of this title, prior to the general amendment of this subchapter by Pub. L. 107–110.
20 U.S.C. § 7231c (EDUCATION)
§ 7231c. Eligibility
A local educational agency, or consortium of such agencies where appropriate, is eligible to receive a grant under this part to carry out the purpose of this part if such agency or consortium—
(1) is implementing a plan undertaken pursuant to a final order issued by a court of the United States, or a court of any State, or any other State agency or official of competent jurisdiction, that requires the desegregation of minority-group-segregated children or faculty in the elementary schools and secondary schools of such agency; or
(2) without having been required to do so, has adopted and is implementing, or will, if a grant is awarded to such local educational agency, or consortium of such agencies, under this part, adopt and implement a plan that has been approved by the Secretary as adequate under title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 [42 U.S.C. 2000d et seq.] for the desegregation of minority-group-segregated children or faculty in such schools.
(Pub. L. 89–10, title V, § 5304, as added Pub. L. 107–110, title V, § 501, Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 1807.)
heading: References in Text
text: The Civil Rights Act of 1964, referred to in par. (2), is Pub. L. 88–352, July 2, 1964, 78 Stat. 241, as amended. Title VI of the Act is classified generally to subchapter V (§ 2000d et seq.) of chapter 21 of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 2000a of Title 42 and Tables.
20 U.S.C. § 7231d (EDUCATION)
§ 7231d. Applications and requirements
(a) Applications
An eligible local educational agency, or consortium of such agencies, desiring to receive a grant under this part shall submit an application to the Secretary at such time, in such manner, and containing such information and assurances as the Secretary may reasonably require.
(b) Information and assurances
Each application submitted under subsection (a) of this section shall include—
(1) a description of—
(A) how a grant awarded under this part will be used to promote desegregation, including how the proposed magnet school programs will increase interaction among students of different social, economic, ethnic, and racial backgrounds;
(B) the manner and extent to which the magnet school program will increase student academic achievement in the instructional area or areas offered by the school;
(C) how the applicant will continue the magnet school program after assistance under this part is no longer available, and, if applicable, an explanation of why magnet schools established or supported by the applicant with grant funds under this part cannot be continued without the use of grant funds under this part;
(D) how grant funds under this part will be used—
(i) to improve student academic achievement for all students attending the magnet school programs; and
(ii) to implement services and activities that are consistent with other programs under this chapter, and other Acts, as appropriate; and
(E) the criteria to be used in selecting students to attend the proposed magnet school program; and
(2) assurances that the applicant will—
(A) use grant funds under this part for the purposes specified in section 7231(b) of this title;
(B) employ highly qualified teachers in the courses of instruction assisted under this part;
(C) not engage in discrimination based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, or disability in—
(i) the hiring, promotion, or assignment of employees of the applicant or other personnel for whom the applicant has any administrative responsibility;
(ii) the assignment of students to schools, or to courses of instruction within the schools, of such applicant, except to carry out the approved plan; and
(iii) designing or operating extracurricular activities for students;
(D) carry out a high-quality education program that will encourage greater parental decisionmaking and involvement; and
(E) give students residing in the local attendance area of the proposed magnet school program equitable consideration for placement in the program, consistent with desegregation guidelines and the capacity of the applicant to accommodate the students.
(c) Special rule
No grant shall be awarded under this part unless the Assistant Secretary of Education for Civil Rights determines that the assurances described in subsection (b)(2)(C) of this section will be met.
(Pub. L. 89–10, title V, § 5305, as added Pub. L. 107–110, title V, § 501, Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 1808.)
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 5305 of Pub. L. 89–10 was classified to section 7265 of this title, prior to the general amendment of this subchapter by Pub. L. 107–110.
20 U.S.C. § 7231e (EDUCATION)
§ 7231e. Priority
In awarding grants under this part, the Secretary shall give priority to applicants that—
(1) demonstrate the greatest need for assistance, based on the expense or difficulty of effectively carrying out approved desegregation plans and the magnet school program for which the grant is sought;
(2) propose to carry out new magnet school programs, or significantly revise existing magnet school programs; and
(3) propose to select students to attend magnet school programs by methods such as lottery, rather than through academic examination.
(Pub. L. 89–10, title V, § 5306, as added Pub. L. 107–110, title V, § 501, Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 1809.)
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 5306 of Pub. L. 89–10 was classified to section 7266 of this title, prior to the general amendment of this subchapter by Pub. L. 107–110.
20 U.S.C. § 7231f (EDUCATION)
§ 7231f. Use of funds
(a) In general
Grant funds made available under this part may be used by an eligible local educational agency, or consortium of such agencies—
(1) for planning and promotional activities directly related to the development, expansion, continuation, or enhancement of academic programs and services offered at magnet schools;
(2) for the acquisition of books, materials, and equipment, including computers and the maintenance and operation of materials, equipment, and computers, necessary to conduct programs in magnet schools;
(3) for the compensation, or subsidization of the compensation, of elementary school and secondary school teachers who are highly qualified, and instructional staff where applicable, who are necessary to conduct programs in magnet schools;
(4) with respect to a magnet school program offered to less than the entire student population of a school, for instructional activities that—
(A) are designed to make available the special curriculum that is offered by the magnet school program to students who are enrolled in the school but who are not enrolled in the magnet school program; and
(B) further the purpose of this part;
(5) for activities, which may include professional development, that will build the recipient’s capacity to operate magnet school programs once the grant period has ended;
(6) to enable the local educational agency, or consortium of such agencies, to have more flexibility in the administration of a magnet school program in order to serve students attending a school who are not enrolled in a magnet school program; and
(7) to enable the local educational agency, or consortium of such agencies, to have flexibility in designing magnet schools for students in all grades.
(b) Special rule
Grant funds under this part may be used for activities described in paragraphs (2) and (3) of subsection (a) of this section only if the activities are directly related to improving student academic achievement based on the State’s challenging academic content standards and student academic achievement standards or directly related to improving student reading skills or knowledge of mathematics, science, history, geography, English, foreign languages, art, or music, or to improving vocational, technological, and professional skills.
(Pub. L. 89–10, title V, § 5307, as added Pub. L. 107–110, title V, § 501, Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 1809.)
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 5307 of Pub. L. 89–10 was classified to section 7267 of this title, prior to the general amendment of this subchapter by Pub. L. 107–110.
20 U.S.C. § 7231g (EDUCATION)
§ 7231g. Prohibition
Grants under this part may not be used for transportation or any activity that does not augment academic improvement.
(Pub. L. 89–10, title V, § 5308, as added Pub. L. 107–110, title V, § 501, Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 1810.)
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 5308 of Pub. L. 89–10 was classified to section 7268 of this title, prior to the general amendment of this subchapter by Pub. L. 107–110.
20 U.S.C. § 7231h (EDUCATION)
§ 7231h. Limitations
(a) Duration of awards
A grant under this part shall be awarded for a period that shall not exceed 3 fiscal years.
(b) Limitation on planning funds
A local educational agency, or consortium of such agencies, may expend for planning (professional development shall not be considered to be planning for purposes of this subsection) not more than 50 percent of the grant funds received under this part for the first year of the program and not more than 15 percent of such funds for each of the second and third such years.
(c) Amount
No local educational agency, or consortium of such agencies, awarded a grant under this part shall receive more than $4,000,000 under this part for any 1 fiscal year.
(d) Timing
To the extent practicable, the Secretary shall award grants for any fiscal year under this part not later than July 1 of the applicable fiscal year.
(Pub. L. 89–10, title V, § 5309, as added Pub. L. 107–110, title V, § 501, Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 1810.)
20 U.S.C. § 7231i (EDUCATION)
§ 7231i. Evaluations
(a) Reservation
The Secretary may reserve not more than 2 percent of the funds appropriated under section 7231j(a) of this title for any fiscal year to carry out evaluations, provide technical assistance, and carry out dissemination projects with respect to magnet school programs assisted under this part.
(b) Contents
Each evaluation described in subsection (a) of this section, at a minimum, shall address—
(1) how and the extent to which magnet school programs lead to educational quality and improvement;
(2) the extent to which magnet school programs enhance student access to a high quality education;
(3) the extent to which magnet school programs lead to the elimination, reduction, or prevention of minority group isolation in elementary schools and secondary schools with substantial proportions of minority students; and
(4) the extent to which magnet school programs differ from other school programs in terms of the organizational characteristics and resource allocations of such magnet school programs.
(c) Dissemination
The Secretary shall collect and disseminate to the general public information on successful magnet school programs.
(Pub. L. 89–10, title V, § 5310, as added Pub. L. 107–110, title V, § 501, Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 1810.)
20 U.S.C. § 7231j (EDUCATION)
§ 7231j. Authorization of appropriations; reservation
(a) Authorization
For the purpose of carrying out this part, there are authorized to be appropriated $125,000,000 for fiscal year 2002 and such sums as may be necessary for each of the 5 succeeding fiscal years.
(b) Availability of funds for grants to agencies not previously assisted
In any fiscal year for which the amount appropriated pursuant to subsection (a) of this section exceeds $75,000,000, the Secretary shall give priority in using such amounts in excess of $75,000,000 to awarding grants to local educational agencies or consortia of such agencies that did not receive a grant under this part in the preceding fiscal year.
(Pub. L. 89–10, title V, § 5311, as added Pub. L. 107–110, title V, § 501, Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 1810.)
heading: Prior Provisions
text: Prior sections 7232 to 7238 were omitted in the general amendment of this subchapter by Pub. L. 107–110.
Section 7232, Pub. L. 89–10, title V, § 5202, as added Pub. L. 103–382, title I, § 101, Oct. 20, 1994, 108 Stat. 3696, set forth purposes of former part B of this subchapter relating to gender equity. See section 7283a of this title.
Section 7233, Pub. L. 89–10, title V, § 5203, as added Pub. L. 103–382, title I, § 101, Oct. 20, 1994, 108 Stat. 3696; amended Pub. L. 104–193, title I, § 110(j)(3), Aug. 22, 1996, 110 Stat. 2172, authorized gender equity programs. See section 7283b of this title.
Section 7234, Pub. L. 89–10, title V, § 5204, as added Pub. L. 103–382, title I, § 101, Oct. 20, 1994, 108 Stat. 3699, related to applications. See section 7283c of this title.
Section 7235, Pub. L. 89–10, title V, § 5205, as added Pub. L. 103–382, title I, § 101, Oct. 20, 1994, 108 Stat. 3699, set forth criteria and priorities for awards. See section 7283d of this title.
Section 7236, Pub. L. 89–10, title V, § 5206, as added Pub. L. 103–382, title I, § 101, Oct. 20, 1994, 108 Stat. 3700, related to submission of report. See section 7283e of this title.
Section 7237, Pub. L. 89–10, title V, § 5207, as added Pub. L. 103–382, title I, § 101, Oct. 20, 1994, 108 Stat. 3700, related to administration. See section 7283f of this title.
Section 7238, Pub. L. 89–10, title V, § 5208, as added Pub. L. 103–382, title I, § 101, Oct. 20, 1994, 108 Stat. 3701, authorized appropriations. See section 7283g of this title.
20 U.S.C. § 7241 (EDUCATION)
§ 7241. Authorization of appropriations
There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this part the following amounts:
(1) $550,000,000 for fiscal year 2002.
(2) $575,000,000 for fiscal year 2003.
(3) $600,000,000 for fiscal year 2004.
(4) $625,000,000 for fiscal year 2005.
(5) $650,000,000 for fiscal year 2006.
(6) $675,000,000 for fiscal year 2007.
(Pub. L. 89–10, title V, § 5401, as added Pub. L. 107–110, title V, § 501, Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 1811.)
20 U.S.C. § 7243a (EDUCATION)
§ 7243a. Applications
(a) Submission
To be eligible for an award under this subpart, an entity shall submit an application to the Secretary, at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require.
(b) Contents
Each application submitted under subsection (a) of this section shall—
(1) establish clear objectives, which are based on scientifically based research, for the proposed program; and
(2) describe the activities the applicant will carry out in order to meet the objectives described in paragraph (1).
(c) Peer review
The Secretary shall use a peer review process in reviewing applications for awards under this subpart and in recognizing States, local educational agencies, and schools under section 7243(b)(3) of this title, only if funds are used for such recognition programs. The Secretary may use funds appropriated under this subpart for the cost of such peer review.
(Pub. L. 89–10, title V, § 5412, as added Pub. L. 107–110, title V, § 501, Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 1812.)
20 U.S.C. § 7243b (EDUCATION)
§ 7243b. Program requirements
(a) Evaluations
A recipient of an award under this subpart shall—
(1) evaluate the effectiveness of the program funded under the award in achieving the objectives stated in applications submitted under section 7243a of this title; and
(2) report to the Secretary such information as may be required to determine the effectiveness of such program, including evidence of progress toward meeting such objectives.
(b) Dissemination of evaluation results
The Secretary shall provide for the dissemination of the evaluations of programs funded under this subpart by making the evaluations publicly available upon request, and shall provide public notice that the evaluations are so available.
(c) Matching funds
The Secretary may require recipients of awards under this subpart to provide matching funds from non-Federal sources, and shall permit the recipients to match funds in whole or in part with in-kind contributions.
(d) Special rule for recognition programs
The application requirements of section 7243a(b) of this title, and the evaluation requirements of subsections (a) and (b) of this section, do not apply to recognition programs under section 7243(b)(3) of this title.
(Pub. L. 89–10, title V, § 5413, as added Pub. L. 107–110, title V, § 501, Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 1812.)
20 U.S.C. § 7243c (EDUCATION)
§ 7243c. Studies of national significance
(a) Studies
The Secretary shall conduct the following studies of national significance:
(1) Unhealthy public school buildings
A study regarding the health and learning impacts of environmentally unhealthy public school buildings on students and teachers. The study shall include the following information:
(A) The characteristics of those public elementary school and secondary school buildings that contribute to unhealthy school environments.
(B) The health and learning impacts of environmental 1 unhealthy public school buildings on students that are attending or that have attended such schools.
(C) Recommendations to Congress on how to assist schools that are out of compliance with Federal or State health and safety codes, and a cost estimate of bringing up environmentally unhealthy public school buildings to minimum Federal health and safety building standards.
(2) Exposure to violent entertainment
A study regarding how exposure to violent entertainment (such as in movies, music, television, Internet content, video games, and arcade games) affects children’s cognitive development and educational achievement.
(3) Sexual abuse in schools
A study regarding the prevalence of sexual abuse in schools, including recommendations and legislative remedies for addressing the problem of sexual abuse in schools.
(b) Completion date
The studies under subsection (a) of this section shall be completed not later than 18 months after January 8, 2002.
(c) Public dissemination
The Secretary shall make the study conducted under subsection (a)(1) of this section available to the public through the Educational Resources Information Center National Clearinghouse for Educational Facilities of the Department.
(Pub. L. 89–10, title V, § 5414, as added Pub. L. 107–110, title V, § 501, Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 1813.)
20 U.S.C. § 7253 (EDUCATION)
§ 7253. Short title
This subpart may be cited as the “Jacob K. Javits Gifted and Talented Students Education Act of 2001”.
(Pub. L. 89–10, title V, § 5461, as added Pub. L. 107–110, title V, § 501, Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 1826.)
20 U.S.C. § 7253a (EDUCATION)
§ 7253a. Purpose
The purpose of this subpart is to initiate a coordinated program of scientifically based research, demonstration projects, innovative strategies, and similar activities designed to build and enhance the ability of elementary schools and secondary schools nationwide to meet the special educational needs of gifted and talented students.
(Pub. L. 89–10, title V, § 5462, as added Pub. L. 107–110, title V, § 501, Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 1826.)
20 U.S.C. § 7253b (EDUCATION)
§ 7253b. Rule of construction
Nothing in this subpart shall be construed to prohibit a recipient of funds under this subpart from serving gifted and talented students simultaneously with students with similar educational needs, in the same educational settings, where appropriate.
(Pub. L. 89–10, title V, § 5463, as added Pub. L. 107–110, title V, § 501, Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 1826.)
20 U.S.C. § 7253d (EDUCATION)
§ 7253d. Program priorities
(a) General priority
In carrying out this subpart, the Secretary shall give highest priority to programs and projects designed to develop new information that—
(1) improves the capability of schools to plan, conduct, and improve programs to identify and serve gifted and talented students; and
(2) assists schools in the identification of, and provision of services to, gifted and talented students (including economically disadvantaged individuals, individuals with limited English proficiency, and individuals with disabilities) who may not be identified and served through traditional assessment methods.
(b) Service priority
The Secretary shall ensure that not less than 50 percent of the applications approved under section 7253c(a)(2) of this title in a fiscal year address the priority described in subsection (a)(2) of this section.
(Pub. L. 89–10, title V, § 5465, as added Pub. L. 107–110, title V, § 501, Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 1828.)