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20 U.S.C. § 6191 to 6196 (EDUCATION)
§§ 6191 to 6196. Omitted
heading: Codification
text: Sections 6191 to 6196 were omitted pursuant to section 6251 of this title which provided that the authority under this chapter terminated on Oct. 1, 2001.
Section 6191, Pub. L. 103–239, title IV, § 401, May 4, 1994, 108 Stat. 594, authorized projects to further the purposes of this chapter.
Section 6192, Pub. L. 103–239, title IV, § 402, May 4, 1994, 108 Stat. 594, related to performance outcomes and evaluation.
Section 6193, Pub. L. 103–239, title IV, § 403, May 4, 1994, 108 Stat. 596, related to training and technical assistance.
Section 6194, Pub. L. 103–239, title IV, § 404, May 4, 1994, 108 Stat. 596; Pub. L. 107–279, title IV, § 404(e), Nov. 5, 2002, 116 Stat. 1986, related to Capacity Building and Information and Dissemination Network.
Section 6195, Pub. L. 103–239, title IV, § 405, May 4, 1994, 108 Stat. 597, required reports to Congress.
Section 6196, Pub. L. 103–239, title IV, § 406, May 4, 1994, 108 Stat. 597, related to funding.
20 U.S.C. § 6211 to 6215 (EDUCATION)
§§ 6211 to 6215. Omitted
heading: Codification
text: Sections 6211 to 6215 were omitted pursuant to section 6251 of this title which provided that the authority under this chapter terminated on Oct. 1, 2001.
Section 6211, Pub. L. 103–239, title V, § 501, May 4, 1994, 108 Stat. 597, related to State and local partnership requests and responsibilities for waivers.
Section 6212, Pub. L. 103–239, title V, § 502, May 4, 1994, 108 Stat. 598; Pub. L. 103–382, title III, § 394(j)(2), Oct. 20, 1994, 108 Stat. 4029; Pub. L. 107–110, title X, § 1076(q), Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 2092, related to waiver authority of Secretary of Education.
Section 6213, Pub. L. 103–239, title V, § 503, May 4, 1994, 108 Stat. 600, related to waiver authority of Secretary of Labor.
Section 6214, Pub. L. 103–239, title V, § 504, May 4, 1994, 108 Stat. 601, related to combination of Federal funds for high poverty schools.
Section 6215, Pub. L. 103–239, title V, § 505, May 4, 1994, 108 Stat. 602, related to combination of Federal funds by States for school-to-work activities.
20 U.S.C. § 6231 to 6235 (EDUCATION)
§§ 6231 to 6235. Omitted
heading: Codification
text: Sections 6231 to 6235 were omitted pursuant to section 6251 of this title which provided that the authority under this chapter terminated on Oct. 1, 2001.
Section 6231, Pub. L. 103–239, title VI, § 601, May 4, 1994, 108 Stat. 603, related to requirements applicable to programs under this chapter.
Section 6232, Pub. L. 103–239, title VI, § 602, May 4, 1994, 108 Stat. 604, related to sanctions.
Section 6233, Pub. L. 103–239, title VI, § 603, May 4, 1994, 108 Stat. 604, related to State authority.
Section 6234, Pub. L. 103–239, title VI, § 604, May 4, 1994, 108 Stat. 605, related to prohibition on Federal mandates, direction, and control.
Section 6235, Pub. L. 103–239, title VI, § 605, May 4, 1994, 108 Stat. 605; Pub. L. 105–362, title VIII, § 801(c)(6), Nov. 10, 1998, 112 Stat. 3288, authorized appropriations.
20 U.S.C. § 6304 (EDUCATION)
§ 6304. State administration
(a) In general
Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, to carry out administrative duties assigned under parts A, C, and D of this subchapter, each State may reserve the greater of—
(1) 1 percent of the amounts received under such parts; or
(2) $400,000 ($50,000 in the case of each outlying area).
(b) Exception
If the sum of the amounts appropriated for parts A, C, and D of this subchapter is equal to or greater than $14,000,000,000, then the reservation described in subsection (a)(1) of this section shall not exceed 1 percent of the amount the State would receive, if $14,000,000,000 were allocated among the States for parts A, C, and D of this subchapter.
(Pub. L. 89–10, title I, § 1004, as added Pub. L. 107–110, title I, § 101, Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 1444.)
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 1004 of Pub. L. 89–10 was renumbered section 9004 and was classified to section 3384 of this title, prior to the general amendment of Pub. L. 89–10 by Pub. L. 103–382.
20 U.S.C. § 6338 (EDUCATION)
§ 6338. Special allocation procedures
(a) Allocations for neglected children
(1) In general
If a State educational agency determines that a local educational agency in the State is unable or unwilling to provide for the special educational needs of children who are living in institutions for neglected children as described in section 6333(c)(1)(B) of this title, the State educational agency shall, if such agency assumes responsibility for the special educational needs of such children, receive the portion of such local educational agency’s allocation under sections 6333, 6334, 6335, and 6337 of this title that is attributable to such children.
(2) Special rule
If the State educational agency does not assume such responsibility, any other State or local public agency that does assume such responsibility shall receive that portion of the local educational agency’s allocation.
(b) Allocations among local educational agencies
The State educational agency may allocate the amounts of grants under sections 6333, 6334, 6335, and 6337 of this title among the affected local educational agencies—
(1) if two or more local educational agencies serve, in whole or in part, the same geographical area;
(2) if a local educational agency provides free public education for children who reside in the school district of another local educational agency; or
(3) to reflect the merger, creation, or change of boundaries of one or more local educational agencies.
(c) Reallocation
If a State educational agency determines that the amount of a grant a local educational agency would receive under sections 6333, 6334, 6335, and 6337 of this title is more than such local educational agency will use, the State educational agency shall make the excess amount available to other local educational agencies in the State that need additional funds in accordance with criteria established by the State educational agency.
(Pub. L. 89–10, title I, § 1126, as added Pub. L. 107–110, title I, § 101, Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 1534.)
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 6338, Pub. L. 89–10, title I, § 1127, as added Pub. L. 103–382, title I, § 101, Oct. 20, 1994, 108 Stat. 3577, related to carryover and waiver, prior to the general amendment of this subchapter by Pub. L. 107–110. See section 6339 of this title.
A prior section 1126 of Pub. L. 89–10 was classified to section 6337 of this title, prior to the general amendment of this subchapter by Pub. L. 107–110.
20 U.S.C. § 6339 (EDUCATION)
§ 6339. Carryover and waiver
(a) Limitation on carryover
Notwithstanding section 1225(b) of this title or any other provision of law, not more than 15 percent of the funds allocated to a local educational agency for any fiscal year under this subpart (but not including funds received through any reallocation under this subpart) may remain available for obligation by such agency for one additional fiscal year.
(b) Waiver
A State educational agency may, once every 3 years, waive the percentage limitation in subsection (a) of this section if—
(1) the agency determines that the request of a local educational agency is reasonable and necessary; or
(2) supplemental appropriations for this subpart become available.
(c) Exclusion
The percentage limitation under subsection (a) of this section shall not apply to any local educational agency that receives less than $50,000 under this subpart for any fiscal year.
(Pub. L. 89–10, title I, § 1127, as added Pub. L. 107–110, title I, § 101, Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 1534.)
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 1127 of Pub. L. 89–10 was classified to section 6338 of this title, prior to the general amendment of this subchapter by Pub. L. 107–110.
20 U.S.C. § 6361 (EDUCATION)
§ 6361. Purposes
The purposes of this subpart are as follows:
(1) To provide assistance to State educational agencies and local educational agencies in establishing reading programs for students in kindergarten through grade 3 that are based on scientifically based reading research, to ensure that every student can read at grade level or above not later than the end of grade 3.
(2) To provide assistance to State educational agencies and local educational agencies in preparing teachers, including special education teachers, through professional development and other support, so the teachers can identify specific reading barriers facing their students and so the teachers have the tools to effectively help their students learn to read.
(3) To provide assistance to State educational agencies and local educational agencies in selecting or administering screening, diagnostic, and classroom-based instructional reading assessments.
(4) To provide assistance to State educational agencies and local educational agencies in selecting or developing effective instructional materials (including classroom-based materials to assist teachers in implementing the essential components of reading instruction), programs, learning systems, and strategies to implement methods that have been proven to prevent or remediate reading failure within a State.
(5) To strengthen coordination among schools, early literacy programs, and family literacy programs to improve reading achievement for all children.
(Pub. L. 89–10, title I, § 1201, as added Pub. L. 107–110, title I, § 101, Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 1535.)
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 6361, Pub. L. 89–10, title I, § 1201, as added Pub. L. 103–382, title I, § 101, Oct. 20, 1994, 108 Stat. 3578; amended Pub. L. 106–554, § 1(a)(4) [div. B, title XVI, § 1604(b)], Dec. 21, 2000, 114 Stat. 2763, 2763A–328, stated purpose of Even Start family literacy program, prior to the general amendment of this subchapter by Pub. L. 107–110. See section 6381 of this title.
A prior section 1201 of Pub. L. 89–10 was classified to section 2781 of this title, prior to the general amendment of Pub. L. 89–10 by Pub. L. 103–382.
20 U.S.C. § 6366 (EDUCATION)
§ 6366. National activities
From funds reserved under section 6362(b)(1)(C) of this title, the Secretary—
(1) may provide technical assistance in achieving the purposes of this subpart to State educational agencies, local educational agencies, and schools requesting such assistance;
(2) shall, at a minimum, evaluate the impact of services provided to children under this subpart with respect to their referral to, and eligibility for, special education services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act [20 U.S.C. 1400 et seq.] (based on their difficulties learning to read); and
(3) shall carry out the external evaluation as described in section 6365 of this title.
(Pub. L. 89–10, title I, § 1206, as added Pub. L. 107–110, title I, § 101, Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 1548.)
heading: References in Text
text: The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, referred to in par. (2), is title VI of Pub. L. 91–230, Apr. 13, 1970, 84 Stat. 175, as amended, which is classified generally to chapter 33 (§ 1400 et seq.) of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see section 1400 of this title and Tables.
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 6366, Pub. L. 89–10, title I, § 1206, as added Pub. L. 103–382, title I, § 101, Oct. 20, 1994, 108 Stat. 3581; amended Pub. L. 105–220, title II, § 251(b)(2)(C), Aug. 7, 1998, 112 Stat. 1079; Pub. L. 106–554, § 1(a)(4) [div. B, title XVI, § 1604(j)], Dec. 21, 2000, 114 Stat. 2763, 2763A–332, related to eligible participants in an Even Start program, prior to the general amendment of this subchapter by Pub. L. 107–110. See section 6381e of this title.
20 U.S.C. § 6371 (EDUCATION)
§ 6371. Purposes; definitions
(a) Purposes
The purposes of this subpart are as follows:
(1) To support local efforts to enhance the early language, literacy, and prereading development of preschool age children, particularly those from low-income families, through strategies and professional development that are based on scientifically based reading research.
(2) To provide preschool age children with cognitive learning opportunities in high-quality language and literature-rich environments, so that the children can attain the fundamental knowledge and skills necessary for optimal reading development in kindergarten and beyond.
(3) To demonstrate language and literacy activities based on scientifically based reading research that supports the age-appropriate development of—
(A) recognition, leading to automatic recognition, of letters of the alphabet;
(B) knowledge of letter sounds, the blending of sounds, and the use of increasingly complex vocabulary;
(C) an understanding that written language is composed of phonemes and letters each representing one or more speech sounds that in combination make up syllables, words, and sentences;
(D) spoken language, including vocabulary and oral comprehension abilities; and
(E) knowledge of the purposes and conventions of print.
(4) To use screening assessments to effectively identify preschool age children who may be at risk for reading failure.
(5) To integrate such scientific reading research-based instructional materials and literacy activities with existing programs of preschools, child care agencies and programs, Head Start centers, and family literacy services.
(b) Definitions
For purposes of this subpart:
(1) Eligible applicant
The term “eligible applicant” means—
(A) one or more local educational agencies that are eligible to receive a subgrant under subpart 1 of this part;
(B) one or more public or private organizations or agencies, acting on behalf of one or more programs that serve preschool age children (such as a program at a Head Start center, a child care program, or a family literacy program), which organizations or agencies shall be located in a community served by a local educational agency described in subparagraph (A); or
(C) one or more local educational agencies described in subparagraph (A) in collaboration with one or more organizations or agencies described in subparagraph (B).
(2) Scientifically based reading research
The term “scientifically based reading research” has the same meaning given to that term in section 6368 of this title.
(3) Screening reading assessment
The term “screening reading assessment” has the same meaning given to that term in section 6368 of this title.
(Pub. L. 89–10, title I, § 1221, as added Pub. L. 107–110, title I, § 101, Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 1552.)
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 1221 of Pub. L. 89–10 was classified to section 2791 of this title, prior to the general amendment of Pub. L. 89–10 by Pub. L. 103–382.
20 U.S.C. § 6373 (EDUCATION)
§ 6373. Federal administration
The Secretary shall consult with the Secretary of Health and Human Services to coordinate the activities under this subpart with preschool age programs administered by the Department of Health and Human Services.
(Pub. L. 89–10, title I, § 1223, as added Pub. L. 107–110, title I, § 101, Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 1554.)
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 1223 of Pub. L. 89–10 was classified to section 2793 of this title, prior to the general amendment of Pub. L. 89–10 by Pub. L. 103–382.
20 U.S.C. § 6374 (EDUCATION)
§ 6374. Information dissemination
From the funds the National Institute for Literacy receives under section 6362(b)(1)(D) of this title, the National Institute for Literacy, in consultation with the Secretary, shall disseminate information regarding projects assisted under this subpart that have proven effective.
(Pub. L. 89–10, title I, § 1224, as added Pub. L. 107–110, title I, § 101, Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 1554.)
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 1224 of Pub. L. 89–10 was classified to section 2794 of this title, prior to the general amendment of Pub. L. 89–10 by Pub. L. 103–382.
20 U.S.C. § 6375 (EDUCATION)
§ 6375. Reporting requirements
Each eligible applicant receiving a grant under this subpart shall report annually to the Secretary regarding the eligible applicant’s progress in addressing the purposes of this subpart. Such report shall include, at a minimum, a description of—
(1) the research-based instruction, materials, and activities being used in the programs funded under the grant;
(2) the types of programs funded under the grant and the ages of children served by such programs;
(3) the qualifications of the program staff who provide early literacy instruction under such programs and the type of ongoing professional development provided to such staff; and
(4) the results of the evaluation described in section 6372(b)(9) of this title.
(Pub. L. 89–10, title I, § 1225, as added Pub. L. 107–110, title I, § 101, Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 1554.)
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 1225 of Pub. L. 89–10 was classified to section 2795 of this title, prior to the general amendment of Pub. L. 89–10 by Pub. L. 103–382.
20 U.S.C. § 6376 (EDUCATION)
§ 6376. Evaluation
(a) In general
From the total amount made available under section 6302(b)(2) of this title for the period beginning October 1, 2002, and ending September 30, 2006, the Secretary shall reserve not more than $3,000,000 to conduct an independent evaluation of the effectiveness of this subpart.
(b) Reports
(1) Interim report
Not later than October 1, 2004, the Secretary shall submit an interim report to the Committee on Education and the Workforce of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate.
(2) Final report
Not later than September 30, 2006, the Secretary shall submit a final report to the committees described in paragraph (1).
(c) Contents
The reports submitted under subsection (b) of this section shall include information on the following:
(1) How the grant recipients under this subpart are improving the prereading skills of preschool children.
(2) The effectiveness of the professional development program assisted under this subpart.
(3) How early childhood teachers are being prepared with scientifically based reading research on early reading development.
(4) What activities and instructional practices are most effective.
(5) How prereading instructional materials and literacy activities based on scientifically based reading research are being integrated into preschools, child care agencies and programs, programs carried out under the Head Start Act [42 U.S.C. 9831 et seq.], and family literacy programs.
(6) Any recommendations on strengthening or modifying this subpart.
(Pub. L. 89–10, title I, § 1226, as added Pub. L. 107–110, title I, § 101, Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 1555.)
heading: References in Text
text: The Head Start Act, referred to in subsec. (c)(5), is subchapter B (§§ 635–657) of chapter 8 of subtitle A of title VI of Pub. L. 97–35, Aug. 13, 1981, 95 Stat. 499, as amended, which is classified generally to subchapter II (§ 9831 et seq.) of chapter 105 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 9801 of Title 42 and Tables.
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 1226 of Pub. L. 89–10 was classified to section 2796 of this title, prior to the general amendment of Pub. L. 89–10 by Pub. L. 103–382.
20 U.S.C. § 6381 (EDUCATION)
§ 6381. Statement of purpose
It is the purpose of this subpart to help break the cycle of poverty and illiteracy by—
(1) improving the educational opportunities of the Nation’s low-income families by integrating early childhood education, adult literacy or adult basic education, and parenting education into a unified family literacy program, to be referred to as “Even Start”; and
(2) establishing a program that shall—
(A) be implemented through cooperative projects that build on high-quality existing community resources to create a new range of services;
(B) promote the academic achievement of children and adults;
(C) assist children and adults from low-income families to achieve to challenging State content standards and challenging State student achievement standards; and
(D) use instructional programs based on scientifically based reading research and addressing the prevention of reading difficulties for children and adults, to the extent such research is available.
(Pub. L. 89–10, title I, § 1231, as added Pub. L. 107–110, title I, § 101, Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 1555.)
20 U.S.C. § 6381b (EDUCATION)
§ 6381b. State educational agency programs
(a) State educational agency level activities
Each State educational agency that receives a grant under section 6381a(d)(1) of this title may use not more than a total of 6 percent of the grant funds for the costs of—
(1) administration, which amount shall not exceed half of the total;
(2) providing, through one or more subgrants or contracts, technical assistance for program improvement and replication, to eligible entities that receive subgrants under subsection (b) of this section; and
(3) carrying out sections 6381i and 6381c(c) of this title.
(b) Subgrants for local programs
(1) In general
Each State educational agency shall use the grant funds received under section 6381a(d)(1) of this title and not reserved under subsection (a) of this section to award subgrants to eligible entities to carry out Even Start programs.
(2) Minimum subgrant amounts
(A) In general
Except as provided in subparagraphs (B) and (C), no State educational agency shall award a subgrant under paragraph (1) in an amount less than $75,000.
(B) Subgrantees in ninth and succeeding years
No State educational agency shall award a subgrant under paragraph (1) in an amount less than $52,500 to an eligible entity for a fiscal year to carry out an Even Start program that is receiving assistance under this subpart or its predecessor authority for the ninth (or any subsequent) fiscal year.
(C) Exception for single subgrant
A State educational agency may award one subgrant in each fiscal year of sufficient size, scope, and quality to be effective in an amount less than $75,000 if, after awarding subgrants under paragraph (1) for that fiscal year in accordance with subparagraphs (A) and (B), less than $75,000 is available to the State educational agency to award those subgrants.
(Pub. L. 89–10, title I, § 1233, as added Pub. L. 107–110, title I, § 101, Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 1558.)