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20 U.S.C. § 6381e (EDUCATION)
§ 6381e. Eligible participants
(a) In general
Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, eligible participants in an Even Start program are—
(1) a parent or parents—
(A) who are eligible for participation in adult education and literacy activities under the Adult Education and Family Literacy Act [20 U.S.C. 9201 et seq.]; or
(B) who are within the State’s compulsory school attendance age range, so long as a local educational agency provides (or ensures the availability of) the basic education component required under this subpart, or who are attending secondary school; and
(2) the child or children, from birth through age 7, of any individual described in paragraph (1).
(b) Eligibility for certain other participants
(1) In general
Family members of eligible participants described in subsection (a) of this section may participate in activities and services provided under this subpart, when appropriate to serve the purpose of this subpart.
(2) Special rule
Any family participating in a program assisted under this subpart that becomes ineligible to participate as a result of one or more members of the family becoming ineligible to participate may continue to participate in the program until all members of the family become ineligible to participate, which—
(A) in the case of a family in which ineligibility was due to the child or children of the family attaining the age of 8, shall be in 2 years or when the parent or parents become ineligible due to educational advancement, whichever occurs first; and
(B) in the case of a family in which ineligibility was due to the educational advancement of the parent or parents of the family, shall be when all children in the family attain the age of 8.
(3) Children 8 years of age or older
If an Even Start program assisted under this subpart collaborates with a program under part A of this subchapter, and funds received under the part A program contribute to paying the cost of providing programs under this subpart to children 8 years of age or older, the Even Start program may, notwithstanding subsection (a)(2) of this section, permit the participation of children 8 years of age or older if the focus of the program continues to remain on families with young children.
(Pub. L. 89–10, title I, § 1236, as added Pub. L. 107–110, title I, § 101, Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 1562.)
heading: References in Text
text: The Adult Education and Family Literacy Act, referred to in subsec. (a)(1)(A), is title II of Pub. L. 105–220, Aug. 7, 1998, 112 Stat. 1059, as amended, which is classified principally to subchapter I (§ 9201 et seq.) of chapter 73 of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 9201 of this title and Tables.
20 U.S.C. § 6381f (EDUCATION)
§ 6381f. Applications
(a) Submission
To be eligible to receive a subgrant under this subpart, an eligible entity shall submit an application to the State educational agency in such form and containing or accompanied by such information as the State educational agency shall require.
(b) Required documentation
Each application shall include documentation, satisfactory to the State educational agency, that the eligible entity has the qualified personnel needed—
(1) to develop, administer, and implement an Even Start program under this subpart; and
(2) to provide access to the special training necessary to prepare staff for the program, which may be offered by an eligible organization.
(c) Plan
(1) In general
The application shall also include a plan of operation and continuous improvement for the program, that includes—
(A) a description of the program objectives, strategies to meet those objectives, and how those strategies and objectives are consistent with the program indicators established by the State;
(B) a description of the activities and services that will be provided under the program, including a description of how the program will incorporate the program elements required by section 6381d of this title;
(C) a description of the population to be served and an estimate of the number of participants to be served;
(D) as appropriate, a description of the applicant’s collaborative efforts with institutions of higher education, community-based organizations, the State educational agency, private elementary schools, or other eligible organizations in carrying out the program for which assistance is sought;
(E) a statement of the methods that will be used—
(i) to ensure that the programs will serve families most in need of the activities and services provided by this subpart;
(ii) to provide services under this subpart to individuals with special needs, such as individuals with limited English proficiency and individuals with disabilities; and
(iii) to encourage participants to remain in the program for a time sufficient to meet the program’s purpose;
(F) a description of how the plan is integrated with other programs under this chapter or other Acts, as appropriate; and
(G) a description of how the plan provides for rigorous and objective evaluation of progress toward the program objectives described in subparagraph (A) and for continuing use of evaluation data for program improvement.
(2) Duration of the plan
Each plan submitted under paragraph (1) shall—
(A) remain in effect for the duration of the eligible entity’s participation under this subpart; and
(B) be periodically reviewed and revised by the eligible entity as necessary.
(d) Consolidated application
The plan described in subsection (c)(1) of this section may be submitted as part of a consolidated application under section 7845 of this title.
(Pub. L. 89–10, title I, § 1237, as added Pub. L. 107–110, title I, § 101, Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 1563.)
20 U.S.C. § 6381h (EDUCATION)
§ 6381h. Evaluation
From funds reserved under section 6381a(b)(1) of this title, the Secretary shall provide for an independent evaluation of programs assisted under this subpart—
(1) to determine the performance and effectiveness of programs assisted under this subpart;
(2) to identify effective Even Start programs assisted under this subpart that can be duplicated and used in providing technical assistance to Federal, State, and local programs; and
(3) to provide State educational agencies and eligible entities receiving a subgrant under this subpart, directly or through a grant or contract with an organization with experience in the development and operation of successful family literacy services, technical assistance to ensure that local evaluations undertaken under section 6381d(15) of this title provide accurate information on the effectiveness of programs assisted under this subpart.
(Pub. L. 89–10, title I, § 1239, as added Pub. L. 107–110, title I, § 101, Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 1566.)
20 U.S.C. § 6381i (EDUCATION)
§ 6381i. Indicators of program quality
Each State educational agency receiving funds under this subpart shall develop, based on the best available research and evaluation data, indicators of program quality for programs assisted under this subpart. The indicators shall be used to monitor, evaluate, and improve those programs within the State. The indicators shall include the following:
(1) With respect to eligible participants in a program who are adults—
(A) achievement in the areas of reading, writing, English-language acquisition, problem solving, and numeracy;
(B) receipt of a secondary school diploma or a general equivalency diploma (GED);
(C) entry into a postsecondary school, job retraining program, or employment or career advancement, including the military; and
(D) such other indicators as the State may develop.
(2) With respect to eligible participants in a program who are children—
(A) improvement in ability to read on grade level or reading readiness;
(B) school attendance;
(C) grade retention and promotion; and
(D) such other indicators as the State may develop.
(Pub. L. 89–10, title I, § 1240, as added Pub. L. 107–110, title I, § 101, Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 1566.)
20 U.S.C. § 6381j (EDUCATION)
§ 6381j. Research
(a) In general
The Secretary shall carry out, through grant or contract, research into the components of successful family literacy services, in order to—
(1) improve the quality of existing programs assisted under this subpart or other family literacy programs carried out under this chapter or the Adult Education and Family Literacy Act [20 U.S.C. 9201 et seq.]; and
(2) develop models for new programs to be carried out under this chapter or the Adult Education and Family Literacy Act.
(b) Scientifically based research on family literacy
(1) In general
From amounts reserved under section 6381a(b)(2) of this title, the National Institute for Literacy, in consultation with the Secretary, shall carry out research that—
(A) is scientifically based reading research; and
(B) determines—
(i) the most effective ways of improving the literacy skills of adults with reading difficulties; and
(ii) how family literacy services can best provide parents with the knowledge and skills the parents need to support their children’s literacy development.
(2) Use of expert entity
The National Institute for Literacy, in consultation with the Secretary, shall carry out the research under paragraph (1) through an entity, including a Federal agency, that has expertise in carrying out longitudinal studies of the development of literacy skills in children and has developed effective interventions to help children with reading difficulties.
(c) Dissemination
The National Institute for Literacy shall disseminate, pursuant to section 6367 of this title, the results of the research described in subsections (a) and (b) of this section to State educational agencies and recipients of subgrants under this subpart.
(Pub. L. 89–10, title I, § 1241, as added Pub. L. 107–110, title I, § 101, Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 1566.)
heading: References in Text
text: The Adult Education and Family Literacy Act, referred to in subsec. (a), is title II of Pub. L. 105–220, Aug. 7, 1998, 112 Stat. 1059, as amended, which is classified principally to subchapter I (§ 9201 et seq.) of chapter 73 of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 9201 of this title and Tables.
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 1241 of Pub. L. 89–10 was classified to section 2801 of this title, prior to the general amendment of Pub. L. 89–10 by Pub. L. 103–382.
20 U.S.C. § 6381k (EDUCATION)
§ 6381k. Construction
Nothing in this subpart shall be construed to prohibit a recipient of funds under this subpart from serving students participating in Even Start simultaneously with students with similar educational needs, in the same educational settings where appropriate.
(Pub. L. 89–10, title I, § 1242, as added Pub. L. 107–110, title I, § 101, Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 1567.)
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 1242 of Pub. L. 89–10 was classified to section 2802 of this title, prior to the general amendment of Pub. L. 89–10 by Pub. L. 103–382.
20 U.S.C. § 6391 (EDUCATION)
§ 6391. Program purpose
It is the purpose of this part to assist States to—
(1) support high-quality and comprehensive educational programs for migratory children to help reduce the educational disruptions and other problems that result from repeated moves;
(2) ensure that migratory children who move among the States are not penalized in any manner by disparities among the States in curriculum, graduation requirements, and State academic content and student academic achievement standards;
(3) ensure that migratory children are provided with appropriate educational services (including supportive services) that address their special needs in a coordinated and efficient manner;
(4) ensure that migratory children receive full and appropriate opportunities to meet the same challenging State academic content and student academic achievement standards that all children are expected to meet;
(5) design programs to help migratory children overcome educational disruption, cultural and language barriers, social isolation, various health-related problems, and other factors that inhibit the ability of such children to do well in school, and to prepare such children to make a successful transition to postsecondary education or employment; and
(6) ensure that migratory children benefit from State and local systemic reforms.
(Pub. L. 89–10, title I, § 1301, as added Pub. L. 107–110, title I, § 101, Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 1571.)
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 6391, Pub. L. 89–10, title I, § 1301, as added Pub. L. 103–382, title I, § 101, Oct. 20, 1994, 108 Stat. 3585, related to program purpose, prior to the general amendment of this subchapter by Pub. L. 107–110.
20 U.S.C. § 6392 (EDUCATION)
§ 6392. Program authorized
In order to carry out the purpose of this part, the Secretary shall make grants to State educational agencies, or combinations of such agencies, to establish or improve, directly or through local operating agencies, programs of education for migratory children in accordance with this part.
(Pub. L. 89–10, title I, § 1302, as added Pub. L. 107–110, title I, § 101, Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 1571.)
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 6392, Pub. L. 89–10, title I, § 1302, as added Pub. L. 103–382, title I, § 101, Oct. 20, 1994, 108 Stat. 3585, authorized migratory children education program, prior to the general amendment of this subchapter by Pub. L. 107–110.
20 U.S.C. § 6395 (EDUCATION)
§ 6395. Secretarial approval; peer review
(a) Secretarial approval
The Secretary shall approve each State application that meets the requirements of this part.
(b) Peer review
The Secretary may review any such application with the assistance and advice of State officials and other individuals with relevant expertise.
(Pub. L. 89–10, title I, § 1305, as added Pub. L. 107–110, title I, § 101, Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 1576.)
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 6395, Pub. L. 89–10, title I, § 1305, as added Pub. L. 103–382, title I, § 101, Oct. 20, 1994, 108 Stat. 3588, related to Secretarial approval and peer review, prior to the general amendment of this subchapter by Pub. L. 107–110.
20 U.S.C. § 6397 (EDUCATION)
§ 6397. Bypass
The Secretary may use all or part of any State’s allocation under this part to make arrangements with any public or private nonprofit agency to carry out the purpose of this part in such State if the Secretary determines that—
(1) the State is unable or unwilling to conduct educational programs for migratory children;
(2) such arrangements would result in more efficient and economic administration of such programs; or
(3) such arrangements would add substantially to the welfare or educational attainment of such children.
(Pub. L. 89–10, title I, § 1307, as added Pub. L. 107–110, title I, § 101, Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 1578.)
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 6397, Pub. L. 89–10, title I, § 1307, as added Pub. L. 103–382, title I, § 101, Oct. 20, 1994, 108 Stat. 3590, related to bypass of State, prior to the general amendment of this subchapter by Pub. L. 107–110.
20 U.S.C. § 6399 (EDUCATION)
§ 6399. Definitions
As used in this part:
(1) Local operating agency
The term “local operating agency” means—
(A) a local educational agency to which a State educational agency makes a subgrant under this part;
(B) a public or nonprofit private agency with which a State educational agency or the Secretary makes an arrangement to carry out a project under this part; or
(C) a State educational agency, if the State educational agency operates the State’s migrant education program or projects directly.
(2) Migratory child
The term “migratory child” means a child who is, or whose parent or spouse is, a migratory agricultural worker, including a migratory dairy worker, or a migratory fisher, and who, in the preceding 36 months, in order to obtain, or accompany such parent or spouse, in order to obtain, temporary or seasonal employment in agricultural or fishing work—
(A) has moved from one school district to another;
(B) in a State that is comprised of a single school district, has moved from one administrative area to another within such district; or
(C) resides in a school district of more than 15,000 square miles, and migrates a distance of 20 miles or more to a temporary residence to engage in a fishing activity.
(Pub. L. 89–10, title I, § 1309, as added Pub. L. 107–110, title I, § 101, Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 1579.)
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 6399, Pub. L. 89–10, title I, § 1309, as added Pub. L. 103–382, title I, § 101, Oct. 20, 1994, 108 Stat. 3591, defined terms for this part, prior to the general amendment of this subchapter by Pub. L. 107–110.
20 U.S.C. § 6421 (EDUCATION)
§ 6421. Purpose and program authorization
(a) Purpose
It is the purpose of this part—
(1) to improve educational services for children and youth in local and State institutions for neglected or delinquent children and youth so that such children and youth have the opportunity to meet the same challenging State academic content standards and challenging State student academic achievement standards that all children in the State are expected to meet;
(2) to provide such children and youth with the services needed to make a successful transition from institutionalization to further schooling or employment; and
(3) to prevent at-risk youth from dropping out of school, and to provide dropouts, and children and youth returning from correctional facilities or institutions for neglected or delinquent children and youth, with a support system to ensure their continued education.
(b) Program authorized
In order to carry out the purpose of this part and from amounts appropriated under section 6302(d) of this title, the Secretary shall make grants to State educational agencies to enable such agencies to award subgrants to State agencies and local educational agencies to establish or improve programs of education for neglected, delinquent, or at-risk children and youth.
(Pub. L. 89–10, title I, § 1401, as added Pub. L. 107–110, title I, § 101, Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 1580.)
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 6421, Pub. L. 89–10, title I, § 1401, as added Pub. L. 103–382, title I, § 101, Oct. 20, 1994, 108 Stat. 3591, set out findings and purpose and authorized program, prior to the general amendment of this subchapter by Pub. L. 107–110.
A prior section 1401 of Pub. L. 89–10 was classified to section 2821 of this title, prior to the general amendment of Pub. L. 89–10 by Pub. L. 103–382.
20 U.S.C. § 6422 (EDUCATION)
§ 6422. Payments for programs under this part
(a) Agency subgrants
Based on the allocation amount computed under section 6432 of this title, the Secretary shall allocate to each State educational agency an amount necessary to make subgrants to State agencies under subpart 1 of this part.
(b) Local subgrants
Each State shall retain, for the purpose of carrying out subpart 2 of this part, funds generated throughout the State under part A of this subchapter based on children and youth residing in local correctional facilities, or attending community day programs for delinquent children and youth.
(Pub. L. 89–10, title I, § 1402, as added Pub. L. 107–110, title I, § 101, Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 1580.)
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 6422, Pub. L. 89–10, title I, § 1402, as added Pub. L. 103–382, title I, § 101, Oct. 20, 1994, 108 Stat. 3592, related to payments for programs, prior to the general amendment of this subchapter by Pub. L. 107–110.
A prior section 1402 of Pub. L. 89–10 was classified to section 2822 of this title, prior to the general amendment of Pub. L. 89–10 by Pub. L. 103–382.
20 U.S.C. § 6431 (EDUCATION)
§ 6431. Eligibility
A State agency is eligible for assistance under this subpart if such State agency is responsible for providing free public education for children and youth—
(1) in institutions for neglected or delinquent children and youth;
(2) attending community day programs for neglected or delinquent children and youth; or
(3) in adult correctional institutions.
(Pub. L. 89–10, title I, § 1411, as added Pub. L. 107–110, title I, § 101, Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 1581.)
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 6431, Pub. L. 89–10, title I, § 1411, as added Pub. L. 103–382, title I, § 101, Oct. 20, 1994, 108 Stat. 3592, related to eligibility, prior to the general amendment of this subchapter by Pub. L. 107–110.
20 U.S.C. § 6433 (EDUCATION)
§ 6433. State reallocation of funds
If a State educational agency determines that a State agency does not need the full amount of the subgrant for which such State agency is eligible under this subpart for any fiscal year, the State educational agency may reallocate the amount that will not be needed to other eligible State agencies that need additional funds to carry out the purpose of this part, in such amounts as the State educational agency shall determine.
(Pub. L. 89–10, title I, § 1413, as added Pub. L. 107–110, title I, § 101, Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 1582.)
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 6433, Pub. L. 89–10, title I, § 1413, as added Pub. L. 103–382, title I, § 101, Oct. 20, 1994, 108 Stat. 3593, related to State reallocation of funds, prior to the general amendment of this subchapter by Pub. L. 107–110.
20 U.S.C. § 6435 (EDUCATION)
§ 6435. Use of funds
(a) Uses
(1) In general
A State agency shall use funds received under this subpart only for programs and projects that—
(A) are consistent with the State plan under section 6434(a) of this title; and
(B) concentrate on providing participants with the knowledge and skills needed to make a successful transition to secondary school completion, vocational or technical training, further education, or employment.
(2) Programs and projects
Such programs and projects—
(A) may include the acquisition of equipment;
(B) shall be designed to support educational services that—
(i) except for institution-wide projects under section 6436 of this title, are provided to children and youth identified by the State agency as failing, or most at-risk of failing, to meet the State’s challenging academic content standards and student academic achievement standards;
(ii) supplement and improve the quality of the educational services provided to such children and youth by the State agency; and
(iii) afford such children and youth an opportunity to meet challenging State academic achievement standards;
(C) shall be carried out in a manner consistent with section 6321 of this title and part I of this subchapter (as applied to programs and projects under this part); and
(D) may include the costs of meeting the evaluation requirements of section 7941 of this title.
(b) Supplement, not supplant
A program under this subpart that supplements the number of hours of instruction students receive from State and local sources shall be considered to comply with the supplement, not supplant requirement of section 6321 of this title (as applied to this part) without regard to the subject areas in which instruction is given during those hours.
(Pub. L. 89–10, title I, § 1415, as added Pub. L. 107–110, title I, § 101, Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 1585.)
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 6435, Pub. L. 89–10, title I, § 1415, as added Pub. L. 103–382, title I, § 101, Oct. 20, 1994, 108 Stat. 3596, related to use of funds, prior to the general amendment of this subchapter by Pub. L. 107–110.