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20 U.S.C. § 7283c (EDUCATION)
§ 7283c. Applications
An application under this subpart shall—
(1) set forth policies and procedures that will ensure a comprehensive evaluation of the activities assisted under this subpart, including an evaluation of the practices, policies, and materials used by the applicant and an evaluation or estimate of the continued significance of the work of the project following completion of the award period;
(2) demonstrate how the applicant will address perceptions of gender roles based on cultural differences or stereotypes;
(3) for applications for assistance under section 7283b(b)(1) of this title, demonstrate how the applicant will foster partnerships and, where applicable, share resources with State educational agencies, local educational agencies, institutions of higher education, community-based organizations (including organizations serving women), parent, teacher, and student groups, businesses, or other recipients of Federal educational funding which may include State literacy resource centers;
(4) for applications for assistance under section 7283b(b)(1) of this title, demonstrate how parental involvement in the project will be encouraged; and
(5) for applications for assistance under section 7283b(b)(1) of this title, describe plans for continuation of the activities assisted under this subpart with local support following completion of the grant period and termination of Federal support under this subpart.
(Pub. L. 89–10, title V, § 5614, as added Pub. L. 107–110, title V, § 501, Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 1871.)
20 U.S.C. § 7283e (EDUCATION)
§ 7283e. Report
Not later than January 1, 2006, the Secretary shall submit to the President and Congress a report on the status of educational equity for girls and women in the Nation.
(Pub. L. 89–10, title V, § 5616, as added Pub. L. 107–110, title V, § 501, Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 1872.)
20 U.S.C. § 7283f (EDUCATION)
§ 7283f. Administration
(a) Evaluation and dissemination
Not later than January 1, 2005, the Secretary shall evaluate and disseminate materials and programs developed under this subpart and shall report to Congress regarding such evaluation materials and programs.
(b) Program operations
The Secretary shall ensure that the activities assisted under this subpart are administered within the Department by a person who has recognized professional qualifications and experience in the field of gender equity education.
(Pub. L. 89–10, title V, § 5617, as added Pub. L. 107–110, title V, § 501, Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 1872.)
20 U.S.C. § 7283g (EDUCATION)
§ 7283g. Amount
From amounts made available to carry out this subpart for a fiscal year, not less than two-thirds of such amount shall be used to carry out the activities described in section 7283b(b)(1) of this title.
(Pub. L. 89–10, title V, § 5618, as added Pub. L. 107–110, title V, § 501, Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 1873.)
20 U.S.C. § 7301 (EDUCATION)
§ 7301. Grants for State assessments and related activities
The Secretary shall make grants to States to enable the States—
(1) to pay the costs of the development of the additional State assessments and standards required by section 6311(b) of this title, which may include the costs of working in voluntary partnerships with other States, at the sole discretion of each such State; and
(2) if a State has developed the assessments and standards required by section 6311(b) of this title, to administer those assessments or to carry out other activities described in this subpart and other activities related to ensuring that the State’s schools and local educational agencies are held accountable for results, such as the following:
(A) Developing challenging State academic content and student academic achievement standards and aligned assessments in academic subjects for which standards and assessments are not required by section 6311(b) of this title.
(B) Developing or improving assessments of English language proficiency necessary to comply with section 6311(b)(7) of this title.
(C) Ensuring the continued validity and reliability of State assessments.
(D) Refining State assessments to ensure their continued alignment with the State’s academic content standards and to improve the alignment of curricula and instructional materials.
(E) Developing multiple measures to increase the reliability and validity of State assessment systems.
(F) Strengthening the capacity of local educational agencies and schools to provide all students the opportunity to increase educational achievement, including carrying out professional development activities aligned with State student academic achievement standards and assessments.
(G) Expanding the range of accommodations available to students with limited English proficiency and students with disabilities to improve the rates of inclusion of such students, including professional development activities aligned with State academic achievement standards and assessments.
(H) Improving the dissemination of information on student achievement and school performance to parents and the community, including the development of information and reporting systems designed to identify best educational practices based on scientifically based research or to assist in linking records of student achievement, length of enrollment, and graduation over time.
(Pub. L. 89–10, title VI, § 6111, as added Pub. L. 107–110, title VI, § 601, Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 1873.)
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 7301, Pub. L. 89–10, title VI, § 6001, as added Pub. L. 103–382, title I, § 101, Oct. 20, 1994, 108 Stat. 3707, set forth findings and purpose, prior to the general amendment of this subchapter by Pub. L. 107–110.
20 U.S.C. § 7301a (EDUCATION)
§ 7301a. Grants for enhanced assessment instruments
(a) Grant program authorized
From funds made available to carry out this subpart, the Secretary shall award, on a competitive basis, grants to State educational agencies that have submitted an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require, which demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Secretary, that the requirements of this section will be met, for the following:
(1) To enable States (or consortia of States) to collaborate with institutions of higher education, other research institutions, or other organizations to improve the quality, validity, and reliability of State academic assessments beyond the requirements for such assessments described in section 6311(b)(3) of this title.
(2) To measure student academic achievement using multiple measures of student academic achievement from multiple sources.
(3) To chart student progress over time.
(4) To evaluate student academic achievement through the development of comprehensive academic assessment instruments, such as performance and technology-based academic assessments.
(b) Application
Each State wishing to apply for funds under this section shall include in its State plan under part A of subchapter I of this chapter such information as the Secretary may require.
(c) Annual report
Each State educational agency receiving a grant under this section shall submit an annual report to the Secretary describing its activities, and the result of those activities, under the grant.
(Pub. L. 89–10, title VI, § 6112, as added Pub. L. 107–110, title VI, § 601, Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 1874.)
20 U.S.C. § 7305 (EDUCATION)
§ 7305. Short title
This subpart may be cited as the “State and Local Transferability Act”.
(Pub. L. 89–10, title VI, § 6121, as added Pub. L. 107–110, title VI, § 601, Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 1876.)
20 U.S.C. § 7305a (EDUCATION)
§ 7305a. Purpose
The purpose of this subpart is to allow States and local educational agencies the flexibility—
(1) to target Federal funds to Federal programs that most effectively address the unique needs of States and localities; and
(2) to transfer Federal funds allocated to other activities to allocations for certain activities authorized under subchapter I of this chapter.
(Pub. L. 89–10, title VI, § 6122, as added Pub. L. 107–110, title VI, § 601, Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 1876.)
20 U.S.C. § 7311 (EDUCATION)
§ 7311. Short title
This subpart may be cited as the “State and Local Flexibility Demonstration Act”.
(Pub. L. 89–10, title VI, § 6131, as added Pub. L. 107–110, title VI, § 601, Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 1878.)
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 7311, Pub. L. 89–10, title VI, § 6101, as added Pub. L. 103–382, title I, § 101, Oct. 20, 1994, 108 Stat. 3708, related to allotment to States, prior to the general amendment of this subchapter by Pub. L. 107–110. See section 7211 of this title.
20 U.S.C. § 7311a (EDUCATION)
§ 7311a. Purpose
The purpose of this subpart is to create options for selected State educational agencies and local educational agencies—
(1) to improve the academic achievement of all students, and to focus the resources of the Federal Government upon such achievement;
(2) to improve teacher quality and subject matter mastery, especially in mathematics, reading, and science;
(3) to better empower parents, educators, administrators, and schools to effectively address the needs of their children and students;
(4) to give participating State educational agencies and local educational agencies greater flexibility in determining how to increase their students’ academic achievement and implement education reforms in their schools;
(5) to eliminate barriers to implementing effective State and local education reform, while preserving the goals of opportunity for all students and accountability for student progress;
(6) to hold participating State educational agencies and local educational agencies accountable for increasing the academic achievement of all students, especially disadvantaged students; and
(7) to narrow achievement gaps between the lowest and highest achieving groups of students so that no child is left behind.
(Pub. L. 89–10, title VI, § 6132, as added Pub. L. 107–110, title VI, § 601, Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 1878.)
20 U.S.C. § 7311b (EDUCATION)
§ 7311b. General provision
For purposes of this subpart, any State that is one local educational agency shall be considered a State educational agency and not a local educational agency.
(Pub. L. 89–10, title VI, § 6133, as added Pub. L. 107–110, title VI, § 601, Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 1878.)
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 7312, Pub. L. 89–10, title VI, § 6102, as added Pub. L. 103–382, title I, § 101, Oct. 20, 1994, 108 Stat. 3708, which related to allocation to local educational agencies, was omitted in the general amendment of this subchapter by Pub. L. 107–110. See section 7211a of this title.
20 U.S.C. § 7315a (EDUCATION)
§ 7315a. Consolidation and use of funds
(a) In general
(1) Authority
Under a grant of flexibility authority made under this division, a State educational agency may consolidate Federal funds described in subsection (b) of this section and made available to the agency, and use such funds for any educational purpose authorized under this chapter.
(2) Program requirements
Except as otherwise provided in this division, a State educational agency may use funds under paragraph (1) notwithstanding the program requirements of the program under which the funds were made available to the State.
(b) Eligible funds and programs
(1) Funds
The funds described in this subsection are funds, for State-level activities and State administration, that are described in the following provisions:
(A) Section 6304 of this title.
(B) Paragraphs (4) and (5) of section 6362(d) of this title.
(C) Section 6613(a)(3) of this title.
(D) Section 6762(a)(1) of this title.
(E) Subsections (a) (with the agreement of the Governor), (b)(2), and (c)(1) of section 7112 of this title.
(F) Paragraphs (2) and (3) of section 7172(c) of this title.
(G) Section 7211a(b) of this title.
(2) Programs
The programs described in this subsection are the programs authorized to be carried out with funds described in paragraph (1).
(c) Special rule
A State educational agency that receives a grant of flexibility authority under this division—
(1) shall ensure that the funds described in section 7211a(a) of this title are allocated to local educational agencies in the State in accordance with section 7211a(a) of this title; but
(2) may specify how the local educational agencies shall use the allocated funds.
(Pub. L. 89–10, title VI, § 6142, as added Pub. L. 107–110, title VI, § 601, Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 1883.)
20 U.S.C. § 7315b (EDUCATION)
§ 7315b. Performance review and penalties
(a) Midterm review
(1) Failure to make adequate yearly progress
If, during the term of a grant of flexibility authority under this division, a State educational agency fails to make adequate yearly progress for 2 consecutive years, the Secretary shall, after providing notice and an opportunity for a hearing, terminate the grant of authority promptly.
(2) Noncompliance
The Secretary may, after providing notice and an opportunity for a hearing (including the opportunity to provide evidence as described in paragraph (3)), terminate a grant of flexibility authority for a State if there is evidence that the State educational agency involved has failed to comply with the terms of the grant of authority.
(3) Evidence
If a State educational agency believes that a determination of the Secretary under this subsection is in error for statistical or other substantive reasons, the State educational agency may provide supporting evidence to the Secretary, and the Secretary shall consider that evidence before making a final termination determination under this subsection.
(b) Final review
(1) In general
If, at the end of the 5-year term of a grant of flexibility authority made under this division, the State educational agency has not met the requirements described in section 7315(c) of this title, the Secretary may not renew the grant of flexibility authority under section 7315c of this title.
(2) Compliance
Beginning on the date on which such term ends, the State educational agency, and the local educational agencies with which the State educational agency has entered into performance agreements, shall be required to comply with each of the program requirements in effect on such date for each program that was included in the grant of authority.
(Pub. L. 89–10, title VI, § 6143, as added Pub. L. 107–110, title VI, § 601, Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 1883.)
20 U.S.C. § 7315c (EDUCATION)
§ 7315c. Renewal of grant of flexibility authority
(a) In general
Except as provided in section 7315b of this title and in accordance with this section, if a State educational agency has met, by the end of the original 5-year term of a grant of flexibility authority under this division, the requirements described in section 7315(c) of this title, the Secretary shall renew a grant of flexibility authority for one additional 5-year term.
(b) Renewal
The Secretary may not renew a grant of flexibility authority under this division unless, not later than 6 months before the end of the original term of the grant of authority, the State educational agency seeking the renewal notifies the Secretary, and the local educational agencies with which the State educational agency has entered into performance agreements, of the agency’s intention to renew the grant of authority.
(c) Effective date
A renewal under this section shall be effective on the later of—
(1) the expiration of the original term of the grant of authority; or
(2) the date on which the State educational agency seeking the renewal provides to the Secretary all data required for the application described in section 7315(c) of this title.
(Pub. L. 89–10, title VI, § 6144, as added Pub. L. 107–110, title VI, § 601, Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 1884.)
20 U.S.C. § 7321a (EDUCATION)
§ 7321a. Consolidation and use of funds
(a) In general
(1) Authority
Under a local flexibility demonstration agreement entered into under this division, a local educational agency may consolidate Federal funds made available to the agency under the provisions listed in subsection (b) of this section and use such funds for any educational purpose permitted under this chapter.
(2) Program requirements
Except as otherwise provided in this division, a local educational agency may use funds under paragraph (1) notwithstanding the program requirements of the program under which the funds were made available to the agency.
(b) Eligible programs
Program funds made available to local educational agencies on the basis of a formula under the following provisions may be consolidated and used under subsection (a) of this section:
(1) Subpart 2 of part A of subchapter II of this chapter.
(2) Subpart 1 of part D of subchapter II of this chapter.
(3) Subpart 1 of part A of subchapter IV of this chapter.
(4) Subpart 1 of part A of subchapter V of this chapter.
(Pub. L. 89–10, title VI, § 6152, as added Pub. L. 107–110, title VI, § 601, Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 1888.)
20 U.S.C. § 7321b (EDUCATION)
§ 7321b. Limitations on administrative expenditures
Each local educational agency that has entered into a local flexibility demonstration agreement with the Secretary under this division may use for administrative purposes not more than 4 percent of the total amount of funds allocated to the agency under the programs included in the scope of the agreement.
(Pub. L. 89–10, title VI, § 6153, as added Pub. L. 107–110, title VI, § 601, Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 1889.)
20 U.S.C. § 7321c (EDUCATION)
§ 7321c. Performance review and penalties
(a) Midterm review
(1) Failure to make adequate yearly progress
If, during the term of a local flexibility demonstration agreement, a local educational agency fails to make adequate yearly progress for 2 consecutive years, the Secretary shall, after notice and opportunity for a hearing, promptly terminate the agreement.
(2) Noncompliance
The Secretary may, after providing notice and an opportunity for a hearing (including the opportunity to provide information as provided for in paragraph (3)), terminate a local flexibility demonstration agreement under this division if there is evidence that the local educational agency has failed to comply with the terms of the agreement.
(3) Evidence
If a local educational agency believes that the Secretary’s determination under this subsection is in error for statistical or other substantive reasons, the local educational agency may provide supporting evidence to the Secretary, and the Secretary shall consider that evidence before making a final early termination determination.
(b) Final review
If, at the end of the 5-year term of a local flexibility demonstration agreement entered into under this division, the local educational agency has not met the requirements described in section 7321(c) of this title, the Secretary may not renew the agreement under section 7321d of this title and, beginning on the date on which such term ends, the local educational agency shall be required to comply with each of the program requirements in effect on such date for each program included in the local flexibility demonstration agreement.
(Pub. L. 89–10, title VI, § 6154, as added Pub. L. 107–110, title VI, § 601, Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 1889.)
20 U.S.C. § 7321d (EDUCATION)
§ 7321d. Renewal of local flexibility demonstration agreement
(a) In general
Except as provided in section 7321c of this title and in accordance with this section, the Secretary shall renew for one additional 5-year term a local flexibility demonstration agreement entered into under this division if the local educational agency has met, by the end of the original term of the agreement, the requirements described in section 7321(c) of this title.
(b) Notification
The Secretary may not renew a local flexibility demonstration agreement under this division unless, not less than 6 months before the end of the original term of the agreement, the local educational agency seeking the renewal notifies the Secretary of its intention to renew.
(c) Effective date
A renewal under this section shall be effective at the end of the original term of the agreement or on the date on which the local educational agency seeking renewal provides to the Secretary all data required under the agreement, whichever is later.
(Pub. L. 89–10, title VI, § 6155, as added Pub. L. 107–110, title VI, § 601, Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 1889.)
20 U.S.C. § 7321e (EDUCATION)
§ 7321e. Reports
(a) Transmittal to Congress
Not later than 60 days after the Secretary receives a report described in section 7321(b)(10) 1 of this title, the Secretary shall make the report available 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.
(b) Limitation
A State in which a local educational agency that has a local flexibility demonstration agreement is located may not require such local educational agency to provide any application information with respect to the programs included within the scope of that agreement other than that information that is required to be included in the report described in section 7321(b)(10) 1 of this title.
(Pub. L. 89–10, title VI, § 6156, as added Pub. L. 107–110, title VI, § 601, Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 1890.)
20 U.S.C. § 7325 (EDUCATION)
§ 7325. Accountability for adequate yearly progress
In the case of a State educational agency that has a plan approved under subpart 1 of part A of subchapter I of this chapter after January 8, 2002, and has a plan approved under subpart 1 of part A of subchapter III of this chapter after January 8, 2002, the Secretary shall annually, starting with the beginning of the first school year following the first two school years for which such plans were implemented, review whether the State has—
(1) made adequate yearly progress, as defined in section 6311(b)(2)(B) of this title, for each of the groups of students described in section 6311(b)(2)(C)(v) of this title; and
(2) met its annual measurable achievement objectives under section 6842(a) of this title.
(Pub. L. 89–10, title VI, § 6161, as added Pub. L. 107–110, title VI, § 601, Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 1890.)
20 U.S.C. § 7325a (EDUCATION)
§ 7325a. Peer review
The Secretary shall use a peer review process to review, based on data from the State assessments administered under section 6311(b)(3) of this title and on data from the evaluations conducted under section 6841 of this title, whether the State has failed to make adequate yearly progress for 2 consecutive years or whether the State has met its annual measurable achievement objectives.
(Pub. L. 89–10, title VI, § 6162, as added Pub. L. 107–110, title VI, § 601, Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 1890.)
20 U.S.C. § 7325b (EDUCATION)
§ 7325b. Technical assistance
(a) Provision of assistance
(1) Adequate yearly progress
Based on the review described in section 7325(1) of this title, the Secretary shall provide technical assistance to a State that has failed to make adequate yearly progress, as defined in section 6311(b)(2) of this title, for 2 consecutive years. The Secretary shall provide such assistance not later than the beginning of the first school year that begins after such determination is made.
(2) Annual measurable achievement objectives
Based on the reviews described in section 7325(2) of this title, the Secretary may provide technical assistance to a State that has failed to meet its annual measurable achievement objectives under section 6842(a) of this title for 2 consecutive years. The Secretary shall provide such assistance not later than the beginning of the first school year that begins after such determination is made.
(b) Characteristics
The technical assistance described in subsection (a) of this section shall—
(1) be valid, reliable and rigorous; and
(2) provide constructive feedback to help the State make adequate yearly progress, as defined in section 6311(b)(2) of this title, or meet the annual measurable achievement objectives under section 6842(a) of this title.
(Pub. L. 89–10, title VI, § 6163, as added Pub. L. 107–110, title VI, § 601, Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 1890.)