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20 U.S.C. § 6811 (EDUCATION)
§ 6811. Short title
This part may be cited as the “English Language Acquisition, Language Enhancement, and Academic Achievement Act”.
(Pub. L. 89–10, title III, § 3101, as added Pub. L. 107–110, title III, § 301, Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 1690.)
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 6811, Pub. L. 89–10, title III, § 3111, as added Pub. L. 103–382, title I, § 101, Oct. 20, 1994, 108 Stat. 3637, set forth findings, prior to the general amendment of this subchapter by Pub. L. 107–110.
A prior section 3101 of Pub. L. 89–10 was classified to section 6801 of this title, prior to the general amendment of this subchapter by Pub. L. 107–110.
20 U.S.C. § 6822 (EDUCATION)
§ 6822. Native American and Alaska Native children in school
(a) Eligible entities
For the purpose of carrying out programs under this part for individuals served by elementary schools, secondary schools, and postsecondary schools operated predominately for Native American children (including Alaska Native children), the following shall be considered to be an eligible entity:
(1) An Indian tribe.
(2) A tribally sanctioned educational authority.
(3) A Native Hawaiian or Native American Pacific Islander native language educational organization.
(4) An elementary school or secondary school that is operated or funded by the Bureau of Indian Affairs, or a consortium of such schools.
(5) An elementary school or secondary school operated under a contract with or grant from the Bureau of Indian Affairs, in consortium with another such school or a tribal or community organization.
(6) An elementary school or secondary school operated by the Bureau of Indian Affairs and an institution of higher education, in consortium with an elementary school or secondary school operated under a contract with or grant from the Bureau of Indian Affairs or a tribal or community organization.
(b) Submission of applications for assistance
Notwithstanding any other provision of this part, an entity that is considered to be an eligible entity under subsection (a) of this section, and that desires to receive Federal financial assistance under this subpart, shall submit an application to the Secretary.
(c) Special rule
An eligible entity described in subsection (a) of this section that receives Federal financial assistance pursuant to this section shall not be eligible to receive a subgrant under section 6824 of this title.
(Pub. L. 89–10, title III, § 3112, as added Pub. L. 107–110, title III, § 301, Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 1694.)
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 3112 of Pub. L. 89–10 was classified to section 6812 of this title, prior to the general amendment of this subchapter by Pub. L. 107–110.
20 U.S.C. § 6824 (EDUCATION)
§ 6824. Within-State allocations
(a) In general
After making the reservation required under subsection (d)(1) of this section, each State educational agency receiving a grant under section 6821(c)(3) of this title shall award subgrants for a fiscal year by allocating to each eligible entity in the State having a plan approved under section 6826 of this title an amount that bears the same relationship to the amount received under the grant and remaining after making such reservation as the population of limited English proficient children in schools served by the eligible entity bears to the population of limited English proficient children in schools served by all eligible entities in the State.
(b) Limitation
A State educational agency shall not award a subgrant from an allocation made under subsection (a) of this section if the amount of such subgrant would be less than $10,000.
(c) Reallocation
Whenever a State educational agency determines that an amount from an allocation made to an eligible entity under subsection (a) of this section for a fiscal year will not be used by the entity for the purpose for which the allocation was made, the agency shall, in accordance with such rules as it determines to be appropriate, reallocate such amount, consistent with such subsection, to other eligible entities in the State that the agency determines will use the amount to carry out that purpose.
(d) Required reservation
A State educational agency receiving a grant under this subpart for a fiscal year—
(1) shall reserve not more than 15 percent of the agency’s allotment under section 6821(c)(3) of this title to award subgrants to eligible entities in the State that have experienced a significant increase, as compared to the average of the 2 preceding fiscal years, in the percentage or number of immigrant children and youth, who have enrolled, during the fiscal year preceding the fiscal year for which the subgrant is made, in public and nonpublic elementary schools and secondary schools in the geographic areas under the jurisdiction of, or served by, such entities; and
(2) in awarding subgrants under paragraph (1)—
(A) shall equally consider eligible entities that satisfy the requirement of such paragraph but have limited or no experience in serving immigrant children and youth; and
(B) shall consider the quality of each local plan under section 6826 of this title and ensure that each subgrant is of sufficient size and scope to meet the purposes of this part.
(Pub. L. 89–10, title III, § 3114, as added Pub. L. 107–110, title III, § 301, Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 1696.)
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 3114 of Pub. L. 89–10 was classified to section 6814 of this title, prior to the general amendment of this subchapter by Pub. L. 107–110.
20 U.S.C. § 6843 (EDUCATION)
§ 6843. Reporting requirements
(a) States
Based upon the evaluations provided to a State educational agency under section 6841 of this title, each such agency that receives a grant under this part shall prepare and submit every second year to the Secretary a report on programs and activities carried out by the State educational agency under this part and the effectiveness of such programs and activities in improving the education provided to children who are limited English proficient.
(b) Secretary
Every second year, the Secretary shall prepare and submit 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 a report—
(1) on programs and activities carried out to serve limited English proficient children under this part, and the effectiveness of such programs and activities in improving the academic achievement and English proficiency of children who are limited English proficient;
(2) on the types of language instruction educational programs used by local educational agencies or eligible entities receiving funding under this part to teach limited English proficient children;
(3) containing a critical synthesis of data reported by eligible entities to States under section 6841(a) of this title;
(4) containing a description of technical assistance and other assistance provided by State educational agencies under section 6821(b)(2)(C) of this title;
(5) containing an estimate of the number of certified or licensed teachers working in language instruction educational programs and educating limited English proficient children, and an estimate of the number of such teachers that will be needed for the succeeding 5 fiscal years;
(6) containing the major findings of scientifically based research carried out under this part;
(7) containing the number of programs or activities, if any, that were terminated because the entities carrying out the programs or activities were not able to reach program goals;
(8) containing the number of limited English proficient children served by eligible entities receiving funding under this part who were transitioned out of language instruction educational programs funded under this part into classrooms where instruction is not tailored for limited English proficient children; and
(9) containing other information gathered from the evaluations from specially qualified agencies and other reports submitted to the Secretary under this subchapter when applicable.
(Pub. L. 89–10, title III, § 3123, as added Pub. L. 107–110, title III, § 301, Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 1704.)
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 6843, Pub. L. 89–10, title III, § 3133, as added Pub. L. 103–382, title I, § 101, Oct. 20, 1994, 108 Stat. 3646, related to State applications for technology education assistance, prior to the general amendment of this subchapter by Pub. L. 107–110. See section 6763 of this title.
A prior section 3123 of Pub. L. 89–10 was classified to section 6833 of this title, prior to the general amendment of this subchapter by Pub. L. 107–110.
20 U.S.C. § 6844 (EDUCATION)
§ 6844. Coordination with related programs
In order to maximize Federal efforts aimed at serving the educational needs of children of limited English proficiency, the Secretary shall coordinate and ensure close cooperation with other entities carrying out programs serving language-minority and limited English proficient children that are administered by the Department and other agencies.
(Pub. L. 89–10, title III, § 3124, as added Pub. L. 107–110, title III, § 301, Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 1705.)
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 6844, Pub. L. 89–10, title III, § 3134, as added Pub. L. 103–382, title I, § 101, Oct. 20, 1994, 108 Stat. 3646, related to local uses of funds, prior to the general amendment of this subchapter by Pub. L. 107–110. See section 6766 of this title.
20 U.S.C. § 6845 (EDUCATION)
§ 6845. Rules of construction
Nothing in this part shall be construed—
(1) to prohibit a local educational agency from serving limited English proficient children simultaneously with children with similar educational needs, in the same educational settings where appropriate;
(2) to require a State or a local educational agency to establish, continue, or eliminate any particular type of instructional program for limited English proficient children; or
(3) to limit the preservation or use of Native American languages.
(Pub. L. 89–10, title III, § 3125, as added Pub. L. 107–110, title III, § 301, Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 1705.)
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 6845, Pub. L. 89–10, title III, § 3135, as added Pub. L. 103–382, title I, § 101, Oct. 20, 1994, 108 Stat. 3647, related to local applications for technology education assistance, prior to the general amendment of this subchapter by Pub. L. 107–110. See section 6764 of this title.
20 U.S.C. § 6846 (EDUCATION)
§ 6846. Legal authority under State law
Nothing in this part shall be construed to negate or supersede State law, or the legal authority under State law of any State agency, State entity, or State public official, over programs that are under the jurisdiction of the State agency, entity, or official.
(Pub. L. 89–10, title III, § 3126, as added Pub. L. 107–110, title III, § 301, Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 1705.)
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 6846, Pub. L. 89–10, title III, § 3136, as added Pub. L. 103–382, title I, § 101, Oct. 20, 1994, 108 Stat. 3648, related to national challenge grants for technology in education, prior to the general amendment of this subchapter by Pub. L. 107–110.
20 U.S.C. § 6847 (EDUCATION)
§ 6847. Civil rights
Nothing in this part shall be construed in a manner inconsistent with any Federal law guaranteeing a civil right.
(Pub. L. 89–10, title III, § 3127, as added Pub. L. 107–110, title III, § 301, Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 1705.)
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 6847, Pub. L. 89–10, title III, § 3137, as added Pub. L. 103–382, title I, § 101, Oct. 20, 1994, 108 Stat. 3649, related to Federal administration of programs, prior to the general amendment of this subchapter by Pub. L. 107–110.
20 U.S.C. § 6848 (EDUCATION)
§ 6848. Programs for Native Americans and Puerto Rico
Notwithstanding any other provision of this part, programs authorized under this part that serve Native American (including Native American Pacific Islander) children and children in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico may include programs of instruction, teacher training, curriculum development, evaluation, and assessment designed for Native American children learning and studying Native American languages and children of limited Spanish proficiency, except that an outcome of programs serving such children shall be increased English proficiency among such children.
(Pub. L. 89–10, title III, § 3128, as added Pub. L. 107–110, title III, § 301, Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 1705.)
20 U.S.C. § 6849 (EDUCATION)
§ 6849. Prohibition
In carrying out this part, the Secretary shall neither mandate nor preclude the use of a particular curricular or pedagogical approach to educating limited English proficient children.
(Pub. L. 89–10, title III, § 3129, as added Pub. L. 107–110, title III, § 301, Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 1706.)
20 U.S.C. § 6861 (EDUCATION)
§ 6861. National professional development project
The Secretary shall use funds made available under section 6821(c)(1)(C) of this title to award grants on a competitive basis, for a period of not more than 5 years, to institutions of higher education (in consortia with State educational agencies or local educational agencies) to provide for professional development activities that will improve classroom instruction for limited English proficient children and assist educational personnel working with such children to meet high professional standards, including standards for certification and licensure as teachers who work in language instruction educational programs or serve limited English proficient children. Grants awarded under this subsection may be used—
(1) for preservice professional development programs that will assist local schools and institutions of higher education to upgrade the qualifications and skills of educational personnel who are not certified or licensed, especially educational paraprofessionals;
(2) for the development of curricula appropriate to the needs of the consortia participants involved; and
(3) in conjunction with other Federal need-based student financial assistance programs, for financial assistance, and costs related to tuition, fees, and books for enrolling in courses required to complete the degree involved, to meet certification or licensing requirements for teachers who work in language instruction educational programs or serve limited English proficient children.
(Pub. L. 89–10, title III, § 3131, as added Pub. L. 107–110, title III, § 301, Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 1706.)
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 6861, Pub. L. 89–10, title III, § 3141, as added Pub. L. 103–382, title I, § 101, Oct. 20, 1994, 108 Stat. 3649, related to regional technical support and professional development, prior to the general amendment of this subchapter by Pub. L. 107–110.
A prior section 3131 of Pub. L. 89–10 was classified to section 6841 of this title, prior to the general amendment of this subchapter by Pub. L. 107–110.
20 U.S.C. § 6871 (EDUCATION)
§ 6871. Eligible entity
In this part, the term “eligible entity” means—
(1) one or more local educational agencies; or
(2) one or more local educational agencies, in collaboration with an institution of higher education, community-based organization, or State educational agency.
(Pub. L. 89–10, title III, § 3141, as added Pub. L. 107–110, title III, § 301, Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 1706.)
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 6871, Pub. L. 89–10, title III, § 3151, as added Pub. L. 103–382, title I, § 101, Oct. 20, 1994, 108 Stat. 3652, related to educational technology product development, prior to the general amendment of this subchapter by Pub. L. 107–110.
A prior section 3141 of Pub. L. 89–10 was classified to section 6861 of this title, prior to the general amendment of this subchapter by Pub. L. 107–110.
20 U.S.C. § 6891 (EDUCATION)
§ 6891. Short title
This part may be cited as the “Improving Language Instruction Educational Programs For Academic Achievement Act”.
(Pub. L. 89–10, title III, § 3201, as added Pub. L. 107–110, title III, § 301, Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 1706.)
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 6891, Pub. L. 89–10, title III, § 3201, as added Pub. L. 103–382, title I, § 101, Oct. 20, 1994, 108 Stat. 3654, set out short title of the Star Schools Act, prior to the general amendment of this subchapter by Pub. L. 107–110. See section 7255 of this title.
20 U.S.C. § 6892 (EDUCATION)
§ 6892. Purpose
The purpose of this part is to help ensure that limited English proficient children master English and meet the same rigorous standards for academic achievement as all children are expected to meet, including meeting challenging State academic content and student academic achievement standards by—
(1) promoting systemic improvement and reform of, and developing accountability systems for, educational programs serving limited English proficient children;
(2) developing language skills and multicultural understanding;
(3) developing the English proficiency of limited English proficient children and, to the extent possible, the native language skills of such children;
(4) providing similar assistance to Native Americans with certain modifications relative to the unique status of Native American languages under Federal law;
(5) developing data collection and dissemination, research, materials, and technical assistance that are focused on school improvement for limited English proficient children; and
(6) developing programs that strengthen and improve the professional training of educational personnel who work with limited English proficient children.
(Pub. L. 89–10, title III, § 3202, as added Pub. L. 107–110, title III, § 301, Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 1707.)
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 6892, Pub. L. 89–10, title III, § 3202, as added Pub. L. 103–382, title I, § 101, Oct. 20, 1994, 108 Stat. 3654, set forth findings relating to the Star Schools Program, prior to the general amendment of this subchapter by Pub. L. 107–110.
20 U.S.C. § 6893 (EDUCATION)
§ 6893. Native American children in school
(a) Eligible entities
For the purpose of carrying out programs under this part for individuals served by elementary schools, secondary schools, and postsecondary schools operated predominately for Native American (including Alaska Native) children and youth, an Indian tribe, a tribally sanctioned educational authority, a Native Hawaiian or Native American Pacific Islander native language education organization, or an elementary school or secondary school that is operated or funded by the Bureau of Indian Affairs shall be considered to be a local educational agency.
(b) Application
Notwithstanding any other provision of this part, each tribe, authority, organization, or school described in subsection (a) of this section shall submit any application for assistance under this part directly to the Secretary along with timely comments on the need for the program proposed in the application.
(Pub. L. 89–10, title III, § 3203, as added Pub. L. 107–110, title III, § 301, Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 1707.)
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 6893, Pub. L. 89–10, title III, § 3203, as added Pub. L. 103–382, title I, § 101, Oct. 20, 1994, 108 Stat. 3655, set forth purpose of the Star Schools Program, prior to the general amendment of this subchapter by Pub. L. 107–110. See section 7255a of this title.
20 U.S.C. § 6894 (EDUCATION)
§ 6894. Residents of the territories and freely associated states
For the purpose of carrying out programs under this part in the outlying areas, the term “local educational agency” includes public institutions or agencies whose mission is the preservation and maintenance of native languages.
(Pub. L. 89–10, title III, § 3204, as added Pub. L. 107–110, title III, § 301, Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 1707.)
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 6894, Pub. L. 89–10, title III, § 3204, as added Pub. L. 103–382, title I, § 101, Oct. 20, 1994, 108 Stat. 3655, authorized grants, prior to the general amendment of this subchapter by Pub. L. 107–110. See section 7255b of this title.
Prior sections 6895 to 6900 were omitted in the general amendment of this subchapter by Pub. L. 107–110.
Section 6895, Pub. L. 89–10, title III, § 3205, as added Pub. L. 103–382, title I, § 101, Oct. 20, 1994, 108 Stat. 3656, related to eligible entities.
Section 6896, Pub. L. 89–10, title III, § 3206, as added Pub. L. 103–382, title I, § 101, Oct. 20, 1994, 108 Stat. 3657, related to applications for grants. See section 7255c of this title.
Section 6897, Pub. L. 89–10, title III, § 3207, as added Pub. L. 103–382, title I, § 101, Oct. 20, 1994, 108 Stat. 3660, related to leadership and evaluation activities.
Section 6898, Pub. L. 89–10, title III, § 3208, as added Pub. L. 103–382, title I, § 101, Oct. 20, 1994, 108 Stat. 3661, defined terms. See section 7255f of this title.
Section 6899, Pub. L. 89–10, title III, § 3209, as added Pub. L. 103–382, title I, § 101, Oct. 20, 1994, 108 Stat. 3661, set forth administrative provisions. See section 7255e of this title.
Section 6900, Pub. L. 89–10, title III, § 3210, as added Pub. L. 103–382, title I, § 101, Oct. 20, 1994, 108 Stat. 3661, related to other assistance. See section 7255d of this title.
20 U.S.C. § 6911 (EDUCATION)
§ 6911. Financial assistance for language instruction educational programs
The purpose of this subpart is to assist local educational agencies, institutions of higher education, and community-based organizations, through the grants authorized under sections 6912 and 6913 of this title—
(1) to develop and enhance their capacity to provide high-quality instruction through language instruction educational programs or special alternative instruction programs to limited English proficient children; and
(2) to help such children—
(A) develop English proficiency and, to the extent possible, proficiency in their native language; and
(B) meet the same challenging State academic content and student academic achievement standards as all children are expected to meet under section 6311(b)(1) of this title.
(Pub. L. 89–10, title III, § 3211, as added Pub. L. 107–110, title III, § 301, Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 1707.)
20 U.S.C. § 6915 (EDUCATION)
§ 6915. Capacity building
Each recipient of a grant under this subpart shall use the grant in ways that will build such recipient’s capacity to continue to offer high-quality language instruction educational programs and special alternative instruction programs to limited English proficient children after Federal assistance is reduced or eliminated.
(Pub. L. 89–10, title III, § 3215, as added Pub. L. 107–110, title III, § 301, Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 1716.)
20 U.S.C. § 6916 (EDUCATION)
§ 6916. Programs for Native Americans and Puerto Rico
Notwithstanding any other provision of this part, programs authorized under this subpart that serve Native American (including Native American Pacific Islander) children and children in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico may include programs of instruction, teacher training, curriculum development, evaluation, and assessment designed for Native American children learning and studying Native American languages and children of limited Spanish proficiency, except that an outcome of programs serving such children shall be increased English proficiency among such children.
(Pub. L. 89–10, title III, § 3216, as added Pub. L. 107–110, title III, § 301, Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 1716.)