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20 U.S.C. § 6436 (EDUCATION)
§ 6436. Institution-wide projects
A State agency that provides free public education for children and youth in an institution for neglected or delinquent children and youth (other than an adult correctional institution) or attending a community-day program for such children and youth may use funds received under this subpart to serve all children in, and upgrade the entire educational effort of, that institution or program if the State agency has developed, and the State educational agency has approved, a comprehensive plan for that institution or program that—
(1) provides for a comprehensive assessment of the educational needs of all children and youth in the institution or program serving juveniles;
(2) provides for a comprehensive assessment of the educational needs of youth aged 20 and younger in adult facilities who are expected to complete incarceration within a 2-year period;
(3) describes the steps the State agency has taken, or will take, to provide all children and youth under age 21 with the opportunity to meet challenging State academic content standards and student academic achievement standards in order to improve the likelihood that the children and youth will complete secondary school, attain a secondary diploma or its recognized equivalent, or find employment after leaving the institution;
(4) describes the instructional program, pupil services, and procedures that will be used to meet the needs described in paragraph (1), including, to the extent feasible, the provision of mentors for the children and youth described in paragraph (1);
(5) specifically describes how such funds will be used;
(6) describes the measures and procedures that will be used to assess student progress;
(7) describes how the agency has planned, and will implement and evaluate, the institution-wide or program-wide project in consultation with personnel providing direct instructional services and support services in institutions or community-day programs for neglected or delinquent children and youth, and with personnel from the State educational agency; and
(8) includes an assurance that the State agency has provided for appropriate training for teachers and other instructional and administrative personnel to enable such teachers and personnel to carry out the project effectively.
(Pub. L. 89–10, title I, § 1416, as added Pub. L. 107–110, title I, § 101, Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 1585.)
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 6436, Pub. L. 89–10, title I, § 1416, as added Pub. L. 103–382, title I, § 101, Oct. 20, 1994, 108 Stat. 3596, related to institution-wide projects, prior to the general amendment of this subchapter by Pub. L. 107–110.
20 U.S.C. § 6437 (EDUCATION)
§ 6437. Three-year programs or projects
If a State agency operates a program or project under this subpart in which individual children or youth are likely to participate for more than 1 year, the State educational agency may approve the State agency’s application for a subgrant under this subpart for a period of not more than 3 years.
(Pub. L. 89–10, title I, § 1417, as added Pub. L. 107–110, title I, § 101, Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 1586.)
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 6437, Pub. L. 89–10, title I, § 1417, as added Pub. L. 103–382, title I, § 101, Oct. 20, 1994, 108 Stat. 3597, related to three-year programs and projects, prior to the general amendment of this subchapter by Pub. L. 107–110.
20 U.S.C. § 6438 (EDUCATION)
§ 6438. Transition services
(a) Transition services
Each State agency shall reserve not less than 15 percent and not more than 30 percent of the amount such agency receives under this subpart for any fiscal year to support—
(1) projects that facilitate the transition of children and youth from State-operated institutions to schools served by local educational agencies; or
(2) the successful reentry of youth offenders, who are age 20 or younger and have received a secondary school diploma or its recognized equivalent, into postsecondary education, or vocational and technical training programs, through strategies designed to expose the youth to, and prepare the youth for, postsecondary education, or vocational and technical training programs, such as—
(A) preplacement programs that allow adjudicated or incarcerated youth to audit or attend courses on college, university, or community college campuses, or through programs provided in institutional settings;
(B) worksite schools, in which institutions of higher education and private or public employers partner to create programs to help students make a successful transition to postsecondary education and employment; and
(C) essential support services to ensure the success of the youth, such as—
(i) personal, vocational and technical, and academic, counseling;
(ii) placement services designed to place the youth in a university, college, or junior college program;
(iii) information concerning, and assistance in obtaining, available student financial aid;
(iv) counseling services; and
(v) job placement services.
(b) Conduct of projects
A project supported under this section may be conducted directly by the State agency, or through a contract or other arrangement with one or more local educational agencies, other public agencies, or private nonprofit organizations.
(c) Rule of construction
Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit a school that receives funds under subsection (a) of this section from serving neglected and delinquent children and youth simultaneously with students with similar educational needs, in the same educational settings where appropriate.
(Pub. L. 89–10, title I, § 1418, as added Pub. L. 107–110, title I, § 101, Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 1586.)
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 6438, Pub. L. 89–10, title I, § 1418, as added Pub. L. 103–382, title I, § 101, Oct. 20, 1994, 108 Stat. 3597, related to transition services, prior to the general amendment of this subchapter by Pub. L. 107–110.
20 U.S.C. § 6439 (EDUCATION)
§ 6439. Evaluation; technical assistance; annual model program
The Secretary may reserve not more than 2.5 percent of the amount made available to carry out this subpart for a fiscal year—
(1) to develop a uniform model to evaluate the effectiveness of programs assisted under this subpart; and
(2) to provide technical assistance to and support the capacity building of State agency programs assisted under this subpart.
(Pub. L. 89–10, title I, § 1419, as added Pub. L. 107–110, title I, § 101, Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 1587.)
20 U.S.C. § 6451 (EDUCATION)
§ 6451. Purpose
The purpose of this subpart is to support the operation of local educational agency programs that involve collaboration with locally operated correctional facilities—
(1) to carry out high quality education programs to prepare children and youth for secondary school completion, training, employment, or further education;
(2) to provide activities to facilitate the transition of such children and youth from the correctional program to further education or employment; and
(3) to operate programs in local schools for children and youth returning from correctional facilities, and programs which may serve at-risk children and youth.
(Pub. L. 89–10, title I, § 1421, as added Pub. L. 107–110, title I, § 101, Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 1587.)
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 6451, Pub. L. 89–10, title I, § 1421, as added Pub. L. 103–382, title I, § 101, Oct. 20, 1994, 108 Stat. 3597, related to purpose of subpart, prior to the general amendment of this subchapter by Pub. L. 107–110.
20 U.S.C. § 6452 (EDUCATION)
§ 6452. Programs operated by local educational agencies
(a) Local subgrants
With funds made available under section 6422(b) of this title, the State educational agency shall award subgrants to local educational agencies with high numbers or percentages of children and youth residing in locally operated (including county operated) correctional facilities for children and youth (including facilities involved in community day programs).
(b) Special rule
A local educational agency that serves a school operated by a correctional facility is not required to operate a program of support for children and youth returning from such school to a school that is not operated by a correctional agency but served by such local educational agency, if more than 30 percent of the children and youth attending the school operated by the correctional facility will reside outside the boundaries served by the local educational agency after leaving such facility.
(c) Notification
A State educational agency shall notify local educational agencies within the State of the eligibility of such agencies to receive a subgrant under this subpart.
(d) Transitional and academic services
Transitional and supportive programs operated in local educational agencies under this subpart shall be designed primarily to meet the transitional and academic needs of students returning to local educational agencies or alternative education programs from correctional facilities. Services to students at-risk of dropping out of school shall not have a negative impact on meeting the transitional and academic needs of the students returning from correctional facilities.
(Pub. L. 89–10, title I, § 1422, as added Pub. L. 107–110, title I, § 101, Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 1587.)
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 6452, Pub. L. 89–10, title I, § 1422, as added Pub. L. 103–382, title I, § 101, Oct. 20, 1994, 108 Stat. 3598, related to programs operated by local educational agencies, prior to the general amendment of this subchapter by Pub. L. 107–110.
20 U.S.C. § 6454 (EDUCATION)
§ 6454. Uses of funds
Funds provided to local educational agencies under this subpart may be used, as appropriate, for—
(1) programs that serve children and youth returning to local schools from correctional facilities, to assist in the transition of such children and youth to the school environment and help them remain in school in order to complete their education;
(2) dropout prevention programs which serve at-risk children and youth, including pregnant and parenting teens, children and youth who have come in contact with the juvenile justice system, children and youth at least 1 year behind their expected grade level, migrant youth, immigrant youth, students with limited English proficiency, and gang members;
(3) the coordination of health and social services for such individuals if there is a likelihood that the provision of such services, including day care, drug and alcohol counseling, and mental health services, will improve the likelihood such individuals will complete their education;
(4) special programs to meet the unique academic needs of participating children and youth, including vocational and technical education, special education, career counseling, curriculum-based youth entrepreneurship education, and assistance in securing student loans or grants for postsecondary education; and
(5) programs providing mentoring and peer mediation.
(Pub. L. 89–10, title I, § 1424, as added Pub. L. 107–110, title I, § 101, Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 1589.)
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 6454, Pub. L. 89–10, title I, § 1424, as added Pub. L. 103–382, title I, § 101, Oct. 20, 1994, 108 Stat. 3599, related to uses of funds, prior to the general amendment of this subchapter by Pub. L. 107–110.
20 U.S.C. § 6456 (EDUCATION)
§ 6456. Accountability
The State educational agency may—
(1) reduce or terminate funding for projects under this subpart if a local educational agency does not show progress in reducing dropout rates for male students and for female students over a 3-year period; and
(2) require correctional facilities or institutions for neglected or delinquent children and youth to demonstrate, after receiving assistance under this subpart for 3 years, that there has been an increase in the number of children and youth returning to school, obtaining a secondary school diploma or its recognized equivalent, or obtaining employment after such children and youth are released.
(Pub. L. 89–10, title I, § 1426, as added Pub. L. 107–110, title I, § 101, Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 1590.)
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 6456, Pub. L. 89–10, title I, § 1426, as added Pub. L. 103–382, title I, § 101, Oct. 20, 1994, 108 Stat. 3600, related to accountability, prior to the general amendment of this subchapter by Pub. L. 107–110.
20 U.S.C. § 6471 (EDUCATION)
§ 6471. Program evaluations
(a) Scope of evaluation
Each State agency or local educational agency that conducts a program under subpart 1 or 2 of this part shall evaluate the program, disaggregating data on participation by gender, race, ethnicity, and age, not less than once every 3 years, to determine the program’s impact on the ability of participants—
(1) to maintain and improve educational achievement;
(2) to accrue school credits that meet State requirements for grade promotion and secondary school graduation;
(3) to make the transition to a regular program or other education program operated by a local educational agency;
(4) to complete secondary school (or secondary school equivalency requirements) and obtain employment after leaving the correctional facility or institution for neglected or delinquent children and youth; and
(5) as appropriate, to participate in postsecondary education and job training programs.
(b) Exception
The disaggregation required under subsection (a) of this section shall not be required in a case in which the number of students in a category is insufficient to yield statistically reliable information or the results would reveal personally identifiable information about an individual student.
(c) Evaluation measures
In conducting each evaluation under subsection (a) of this section, a State agency or local educational agency shall use multiple and appropriate measures of student progress.
(d) Evaluation results
Each State agency and local educational agency shall—
(1) submit evaluation results to the State educational agency and the Secretary; and
(2) use the results of evaluations under this section to plan and improve subsequent programs for participating children and youth.
(Pub. L. 89–10, title I, § 1431, as added Pub. L. 107–110, title I, § 101, Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 1591.)
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 6471, Pub. L. 89–10, title I, § 1431, as added Pub. L. 103–382, title I, § 101, Oct. 20, 1994, 108 Stat. 3600, related to program evaluations, prior to the general amendment of this subchapter by Pub. L. 107–110.
A prior section 1431 of Pub. L. 89–10 was classified to section 2831 of this title, prior to the general amendment of Pub. L. 89–10 by Pub. L. 103–382.
20 U.S.C. § 6472 (EDUCATION)
§ 6472. Definitions
In this part:
(1) Adult correctional institution
The term “adult correctional institution” means a facility in which persons (including persons under 21 years of age) are confined as a result of a conviction for a criminal offense.
(2) At-risk
The term “at-risk”, when used with respect to a child, youth, or student, means a school aged individual who is at-risk of academic failure, has a drug or alcohol problem, is pregnant or is a parent, has come into contact with the juvenile justice system in the past, is at least 1 year behind the expected grade level for the age of the individual, has limited English proficiency, is a gang member, has dropped out of school in the past, or has a high absenteeism rate at school.
(3) Community day program
The term “community day program” means a regular program of instruction provided by a State agency at a community day school operated specifically for neglected or delinquent children and youth.
(4) Institution for neglected or delinquent children and youth
The term “institution for neglected or delinquent children and youth” means—
(A) a public or private residential facility, other than a foster home, that is operated for the care of children who have been committed to the institution or voluntarily placed in the institution under applicable State law, due to abandonment, neglect, or death of their parents or guardians; or
(B) a public or private residential facility for the care of children who have been adjudicated to be delinquent or in need of supervision.
(Pub. L. 89–10, title I, § 1432, as added Pub. L. 107–110, title I, § 101, Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 1591.)
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 6472, Pub. L. 89–10, title I, § 1432, as added Pub. L. 103–382, title I, § 101, Oct. 20, 1994, 108 Stat. 3601, defined terms for this part, prior to the general amendment of this subchapter by Pub. L. 107–110.
A prior section 1432 of Pub. L. 89–10 was classified to section 2832 of this title, prior to the general amendment of Pub. L. 89–10 by Pub. L. 103–382.
20 U.S.C. § 6492 (EDUCATION)
§ 6492. Demonstrations of innovative practices
(a) In general
From the funds appropriated for any fiscal year under section 6302(e)(1) of this title, the Secretary may award grants to State educational agencies, local educational agencies, other public agencies, nonprofit organizations, public or private partnerships involving business and industry organizations, and consortia of such entities to carry out demonstration projects that show the most promise of enabling children served under this subchapter to meet challenging State academic content standards and challenging State student academic achievement standards.
(b) Evaluation
The Secretary shall evaluate the demonstration projects supported under this subchapter, using rigorous methodological designs and techniques, including control groups and random assignment, to the extent feasible, to produce reliable evidence of effectiveness.
(c) Partnerships
From funds appropriated under section 6302(e)(1) of this title for any fiscal year, the Secretary may, directly or through grants or contracts, work in partnership with State educational agencies, local educational agencies, other public agencies, and nonprofit organizations to disseminate and use the highest quality research and knowledge about effective practices to improve the quality of teaching and learning in schools assisted under this subchapter.
(Pub. L. 89–10, title I, § 1502, as added Pub. L. 107–110, title I, § 101, Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 1597.)
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 6492, Pub. L. 89–10, title I, § 1502, as added Pub. L. 103–382, title I, § 101, Oct. 20, 1994, 108 Stat. 3604, related to demonstrations of innovative practices, prior to the general amendment of this subchapter by Pub. L. 107–110.
A prior section 1502 of Pub. L. 89–10 was classified to section 2912 of this title, prior to the general amendment of Pub. L. 89–10 by Pub. L. 103–382.
20 U.S.C. § 6511 (EDUCATION)
§ 6511. Purpose
The purpose of this part is to provide financial incentives for schools to develop comprehensive school reforms, based upon scientifically based research and effective practices that include an emphasis on basic academics and parental involvement so that all children can meet challenging State academic content and academic achievement standards.
(Pub. L. 89–10, title I, § 1601, as added Pub. L. 107–110, title I, § 101, Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 1601.)
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 6511, Pub. L. 89–10, title I, § 1601, as added Pub. L. 103–382, title I, § 101, Oct. 20, 1994, 108 Stat. 3609, related to Federal regulations, prior to the general amendment of this subchapter by Pub. L. 107–110. See section 6571 of this title.
20 U.S.C. § 6512 (EDUCATION)
§ 6512. Program authorization
(a) 1 Program authorized
(1) In general
The Secretary is authorized to award grants to State educational agencies, from allotments under paragraph (2), to enable the State educational agencies to award subgrants to local educational agencies to carry out the purpose described in section 6511 of this title.
(2) Allotments
(A) Reservations
Of the amount appropriated under section 6302(f) of this title, the Secretary may reserve—
(i) not more than 1 percent for each fiscal year to provide assistance to schools supported by the Bureau of Indian Affairs and in the United States Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands according to their respective needs for assistance under this part;
(ii) not more than 1 percent for each fiscal year to conduct national evaluation activities described in section 6517 of this title; and
(iii) not more than 3 percent of the amount appropriated in fiscal year 2002 to carry out this part, for quality initiatives described in section 6518 of this title.
(B) In general
Of the amount appropriated under section 6302(f) of this title that remains after making the reservation under subparagraph (A) for a fiscal year, the Secretary shall allot to each State for the fiscal year an amount that bears the same ratio to the remainder for that fiscal year as the amount made available under section 6333 of this title to the State for the preceding fiscal year bears to the total amount made available under section 6333 of this title to all States for that year.
(C) Reallotment
If a State does not apply for funds under this section, the Secretary shall reallot such funds to other States that do apply in proportion to the amount allotted to such other States under subparagraph (B).
(Pub. L. 89–10, title I, § 1602, as added Pub. L. 107–110, title I, § 101, Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 1601.)
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 6512, Pub. L. 89–10, title I, § 1602, as added Pub. L. 103–382, title I, § 101, Oct. 20, 1994, 108 Stat. 3610, related to coordination of Federal, State, and local administration, prior to the general amendment of this subchapter by Pub. L. 107–110.
20 U.S.C. § 6513 (EDUCATION)
§ 6513. State applications
(a) In general
Each State educational agency that desires to receive a grant under this part shall submit an application to the Secretary at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may reasonably require.
(b) Contents
Each such application shall describe—
(1) the process and selection criteria by which the State educational agency, using expert review, will select local educational agencies to receive subgrants under this part;
(2) how the State educational agency will ensure that funds under this part are limited to comprehensive school reform programs that—
(A) include each of the components described in section 6516(a) of this title;
(B) have the capacity to improve the academic achievement of all students in core academic subjects within participating schools; and
(C) are supported by technical assistance providers that have a successful track record, financial stability, and the capacity to deliver high quality materials, professional development for school personnel, and on-site support during the full implementation period of the reforms;
(3) how the State educational agency will disseminate materials and information on comprehensive school reforms that are based on scientifically based research and effective practices;
(4) how the State educational agency will evaluate annually the implementation of such reforms and measure the extent to which the reforms have resulted in increased student academic achievement; and
(5) how the State educational agency will provide technical assistance to the local educational agency or consortia of local educational agencies, and to participating schools, in evaluating, developing, and implementing comprehensive school reform.
(Pub. L. 89–10, title I, § 1603, as added Pub. L. 107–110, title I, § 101, Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 1602.)
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 6513, Pub. L. 89–10, title I, § 1603, as added Pub. L. 103–382, title I, § 101, Oct. 20, 1994, 108 Stat. 3611, related to State administration, prior to the general amendment of this subchapter by Pub. L. 107–110. See section 6573 of this title.