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20 U.S.C. § 7241 (EDUCATION)
§ 7241. Purposes
The purposes of this part are the following:
(1) To provide financial support to organizations to provide technical assistance and training to State educational agencies and local educational agencies in the implementation and enhancement of systemic and effective family engagement policies, programs, and activities that lead to improvements in student development and academic achievement.
(2) To assist State educational agencies, local educational agencies, community-based organizations, schools, and educators in strengthening partnerships among parents, teachers, school leaders, administrators, and other school personnel in meeting the educational needs of children and fostering greater parental engagement.
(3) To support State educational agencies, local educational agencies, schools, educators, and parents in developing and strengthening the relationship between parents and their children’s school in order to further the developmental progress of children.
(4) To coordinate activities funded under this part with parent involvement initiatives funded under section 6318 of this title and other provisions of this chapter.
(5) To assist the Secretary, State educational agencies, and local educational agencies in the coordination and integration of Federal, State, and local services and programs to engage families in education.
(Pub. L. 89–10, title IV, § 4501, as added Pub. L. 114–95, title IV, § 4501, Dec. 10, 2015, 129 Stat. 2016.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 7241, Pub. L. 89–10, title V, § 5401, as added Pub. L. 107–110, title V, § 501, Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 1811, authorized appropriations for fiscal years 2002 to 2007, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 114–95, § 5, title IV, § 4001(b)(1)(C), Dec. 10, 2015, 129 Stat. 1806, 1967, effective Dec. 10, 2015, except with respect to certain noncompetitive programs and competitive programs.
A prior section 4501 of Pub. L. 89–10 was classified to section 3141 of this title, prior to the general amendment of Pub. L. 89–10 by Pub. L. 103–382.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective Dec. 10, 2015, except with respect to certain noncompetitive programs and competitive programs, see section 5 of Pub. L. 114–95, set out as an Effective Date of 2015 Amendment note under section 6301 of this title.
20 U.S.C. § 7242 (EDUCATION)
§ 7242. Grants authorized.
(a) Statewide family engagement centers
From the amount appropriated under section 7246 of this title and not reserved under subsection (d), the Secretary is authorized to award grants for each fiscal year to statewide organizations (or consortia of such organizations), to establish statewide family engagement centers that—
(1) carry out parent education, and family engagement in education, programs; or
(2) provide comprehensive training and technical assistance to State educational agencies, local educational agencies, schools identified by State educational agencies and local educational agencies, organizations that support family-school partnerships, and other organizations that carry out such programs.
(b) Minimum award
In awarding grants under this section, the Secretary shall, to the extent practicable, ensure that a grant is awarded for a statewide family engagement center in an amount not less than $500,000.
(c) Matching funds for grant renewal
Each organization or consortium receiving assistance under this part shall demonstrate that, for each fiscal year after the first fiscal year for which the organization or consortium is receiving such assistance, a portion of the services provided by the organization or consortium is supported through non-Federal contributions, which may be in cash or in-kind.
(d) Technical assistance
The Secretary shall reserve not more than 2 percent of the funds appropriated under section 7246 of this title to carry out this part to provide technical assistance, by competitive grant or contract, for the establishment, development, and coordination of statewide family engagement centers.
(Pub. L. 89–10, title IV, § 4502, as added Pub. L. 114–95, title IV, § 4501, Dec. 10, 2015, 129 Stat. 2016.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 4502 of Pub. L. 89–10 was classified to section 3142 of this title, prior to the general amendment of Pub. L. 89–10 by Pub. L. 103–382.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective Dec. 10, 2015, except with respect to certain noncompetitive programs and competitive programs, see section 5 of Pub. L. 114–95, set out as an Effective Date of 2015 Amendment note under section 6301 of this title.
20 U.S.C. § 7244 (EDUCATION)
§ 7244. Uses of funds
(a) In general
Each statewide organization or consortium receiving a grant under this part shall use the grant funds, based on the needs determined under section 7243(b)(6)(I) of this title, to provide training and technical assistance to State educational agencies, local educational agencies, and organizations that support family-school partnerships, and activities, services, and training for local educational agencies, school leaders, educators, and parents—
(1) to assist parents in participating effectively in their children’s education and to help their children meet challenging State academic standards, such as by assisting parents—
(A) to engage in activities that will improve student academic achievement, including understanding how parents can support learning in the classroom with activities at home and in after school and extracurricular programs;
(B) to communicate effectively with their children, teachers, school leaders, counselors, administrators, and other school personnel;
(C) to become active participants in the development, implementation, and review of school-parent compacts, family engagement in education policies, and school planning and improvement;
(D) to participate in the design and provision of assistance to students who are not making academic progress;
(E) to participate in State and local decisionmaking;
(F) to train other parents; and
(G) in learning and using technology applied in their children’s education;
(2) to develop and implement, in partnership with the State educational agency, statewide family engagement in education policy and systemic initiatives that will provide for a continuum of services to remove barriers for family engagement in education and support school reform efforts; and
(3) to develop and implement parental involvement policies under this chapter.
(b) Rule of construction
Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit a statewide family engagement center from—
(1) having its employees or agents meet with a parent at a site that is not on school grounds; or
(2) working with another agency that serves children.
(c) Parental rights
Notwithstanding any other provision of this section—
(1) no person (including a parent who educates a child at home, a public school parent, or a private school parent) shall be required to participate in any program of parent education or developmental screening under this section; and
(2) no program or center assisted under this section shall take any action that infringes in any manner on the right of parents to direct the education of their children.
(Pub. L. 89–10, title IV, § 4504, as added Pub. L. 114–95, title IV, § 4501, Dec. 10, 2015, 129 Stat. 2019.)
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective Dec. 10, 2015, except with respect to certain noncompetitive programs and competitive programs, see section 5 of Pub. L. 114–95, set out as an Effective Date of 2015 Amendment note under section 6301 of this title.
20 U.S.C. § 7245 (EDUCATION)
§ 7245. Family engagement in Indian schools
The Secretary of the Interior, in consultation with the Secretary of Education, shall establish, or enter into contracts and cooperative agreements with, local tribes, tribal organizations, or Indian nonprofit parent organizations to establish and operate family engagement centers.
(Pub. L. 89–10, title IV, § 4505, as added Pub. L. 114–95, title IV, § 4501, Dec. 10, 2015, 129 Stat. 2020.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 7245, Pub. L. 89–10, title V, § 5421, as added Pub. L. 107–110, title V, § 501, Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 1814, related to elementary and secondary school counseling programs, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 114–95, § 5, title IV, § 4001(b)(1)(C), Dec. 10, 2015, 129 Stat. 1806, 1967, effective Dec. 10, 2015, except with respect to certain noncompetitive programs and competitive programs.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective Dec. 10, 2015, except with respect to certain noncompetitive programs and competitive programs, see section 5 of Pub. L. 114–95, set out as an Effective Date of 2015 Amendment note under section 6301 of this title.
20 U.S.C. § 7246 (EDUCATION)
§ 7246. Authorization of appropriations
There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this part $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2017 through 2020.
(Pub. L. 89–10, title IV, § 4506, as added Pub. L. 114–95, title IV, § 4501, Dec. 10, 2015, 129 Stat. 2020.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Prior Provisions
text: Prior sections 7247 and 7249 were repealed by Pub. L. 114–95, § 5, title IV, § 4001(b)(1)(C), Dec. 10, 2015, 129 Stat. 1806, 1967, effective Dec. 10, 2015, except with respect to certain noncompetitive programs and competitive programs.
Section 7247, Pub. L. 89–10, title V, § 5431, as added Pub. L. 107–110, title V, § 501, Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 1817, related to partnerships in character education program.
Section 7249, Pub. L. 89–10, title V, § 5441, as added Pub. L. 107–110, title V, § 501, Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 1823, related to smaller learning communities.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective Dec. 10, 2015, except with respect to certain noncompetitive programs and competitive programs, see section 5 of Pub. L. 114–95, set out as an Effective Date of 2015 Amendment note under section 6301 of this title.
20 U.S.C. § 7271 (EDUCATION)
§ 7271. Purposes
The purposes of this subpart are to—
(1) significantly improve the academic and developmental outcomes of children living in the most distressed communities of the United States, including ensuring school readiness, high school graduation, and access to a community-based continuum of high-quality services; and
(2) provide support for the planning, implementation, and operation of full-service community schools that improve the coordination and integration, accessibility, and effectiveness of services for children and families, particularly for children attending high-poverty schools, including high-poverty rural schools.
(Pub. L. 89–10, title IV, § 4621, as added Pub. L. 114–95, title IV, § 4601, Dec. 10, 2015, 129 Stat. 2023.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 7271, Pub. L. 89–10, title V, § 5551, as added Pub. L. 107–110, title V, § 501, Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 1855, related to assistance for arts education, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 114–95, § 5, title IV, § 4001(b)(1)(C), Dec. 10, 2015, 129 Stat. 1806, 1967, effective Dec. 10, 2015, except with respect to certain noncompetitive programs and competitive programs.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective Dec. 10, 2015, except with respect to certain noncompetitive programs and competitive programs, see section 5 of Pub. L. 114–95, set out as an Effective Date of 2015 Amendment note under section 6301 of this title.
20 U.S.C. § 7291 (EDUCATION)
§ 7291. Awards for academic enrichment
(a) Program authorized
From funds reserved under section 7251(b)(2)(C) of this title, the Secretary shall award grants, contracts, or cooperative agreements, on a competitive basis, to eligible entities for the purposes of enriching the academic experience of students by promoting—
(1) arts education for disadvantaged students and students who are children with disabilities, as described in section 7292 of this title;
(2) school readiness through the development and dissemination of accessible instructional programming for preschool and elementary school children and their families, as described in section 7293 of this title; and
(3) support for high-ability learners and high-ability learning, as described in section 7294 of this title.
(b) Annual awards
The Secretary shall annually make awards to fulfill each of the purposes described in paragraphs (1) through (3) of subsection (a).
(Pub. L. 89–10, title IV, § 4641, as added Pub. L. 114–95, title IV, § 4601, Dec. 10, 2015, 129 Stat. 2033.)
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective Dec. 10, 2015, except with respect to certain noncompetitive programs and competitive programs, see section 5 of Pub. L. 114–95, set out as an Effective Date of 2015 Amendment note under section 6301 of this title.
20 U.S.C. § 7305 (EDUCATION)
§ 7305. Short title
This part may be cited as the “State and Local Transferability Act”.
(Pub. L. 89–10, title V, § 5101, formerly title VI, § 6121, as added Pub. L. 107–110, title VI, § 601, Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 1876; renumbered title V, § 5101, and amended Pub. L. 114–95, title V, §§ 5001(a)(1), 5002(3), Dec. 10, 2015, 129 Stat. 2039, 2040.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 5101 of Pub. L. 89–10 was classified to section 7201 of this title prior to repeal by Pub. L. 114–95.
Another prior section 5101 of Pub. L. 89–10 was classified to section 7201 of this title, prior to the general amendment of former subchapter V of this chapter by Pub. L. 107–110.
Another prior section 5101 of Pub. L. 89–10 was classified to section 3171 of this title, prior to the general amendment of Pub. L. 89–10 by Pub. L. 103–382.
heading: Amendments
text: 2015—Pub. L. 114–95, § 5002(3), substituted “part” for “subpart”.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date of 2015 Amendment
text: Amendment by Pub. L. 114–95 effective Dec. 10, 2015, except with respect to certain noncompetitive programs and competitive programs, see section 5 of Pub. L. 114–95, set out as a note under section 6301 of this title.
20 U.S.C. § 7305a (EDUCATION)
§ 7305a. Purpose
The purpose of this part is to allow States and local educational agencies the flexibility to target Federal funds to the programs and activities that most effectively address the unique needs of States and localities.
(Pub. L. 89–10, title V, § 5102, formerly title VI, § 6122, as added Pub. L. 107–110, title VI, § 601, Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 1876; renumbered title V, § 5102, and amended Pub. L. 114–95, title V, §§ 5001(a)(1), 5002(4), Dec. 10, 2015, 129 Stat. 2039, 2040.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 5102 of Pub. L. 89–10 was classified to section 7202 of this title, prior to the general amendment of former subchapter V of this chapter by Pub. L. 107–110.
Another prior section 5102 of Pub. L. 89–10 was classified to section 3172 of this title, prior to the general amendment of Pub. L. 89–10 by Pub. L. 103–382.
heading: Amendments
text: 2015—Pub. L. 114–95, § 5002(4), amended section generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “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.”
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date of 2015 Amendment
text: Amendment by Pub. L. 114–95 effective Dec. 10, 2015, except with respect to certain noncompetitive programs and competitive programs, see section 5 of Pub. L. 114–95, set out as a note under section 6301 of this title.
20 U.S.C. § 7341 (EDUCATION)
§ 7341. Short title
This part may be cited as the “Rural Education Achievement Program”.
(Pub. L. 89–10, title V, § 5201, formerly title VI, § 6201, as added Pub. L. 107–110, title VI, § 601, Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 1891; renumbered title V, § 5201, Pub. L. 114–95, title V, § 5001(a)(2), Dec. 10, 2015, 129 Stat. 2039, 2040.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 5201 of Pub. L. 89–10 was renumbered section 4301 and was classified to section 7221 of this title, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 114–95.
Another prior section 5201 of Pub. L. 89–10 was classified to section 7231 of this title, prior to the general amendment of former subchapter V of this chapter by Pub. L. 107–110.
20 U.S.C. § 7341a (EDUCATION)
§ 7341a. Purpose
It is the purpose of this part to address the unique needs of rural school districts that frequently—
(1) lack the personnel and resources needed to compete effectively for Federal competitive grants; and
(2) receive formula grant allocations in amounts too small to be effective in meeting their intended purposes.
(Pub. L. 89–10, title V, § 5202, formerly title VI, § 6202, as added Pub. L. 107–110, title VI, § 601, Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 1891; renumbered title V, § 5202, Pub. L. 114–95, title V, § 5001(a)(2), Dec. 10, 2015, 129 Stat. 2039, 2040.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 5202 of Pub. L. 89–10 was renumbered section 4302 and was classified to section 7221a of this title, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 114–95.
Another prior section 5202 of Pub. L. 89–10 was classified to section 7232 of this title, prior to the general amendment of former subchapter V of this chapter by Pub. L. 107–110.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Review Relating to Rural Local Educational Agencies
text: Pub. L. 114–95, title V, § 5005, Dec. 10, 2015, 129 Stat. 2045, provided that:
“(a) Review and Report.—
Not later than 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act [Dec. 10, 2015], the Secretary of Education shall—
“(1) review the organization, structure, and process and procedures of the Department of Education for administering its programs and developing policy and regulations, in order to—
“(A) assess the methods and manner through which, and the extent to which, the Department of Education takes into account, considers input from, and addresses the unique needs and characteristics of rural schools and rural local educational agencies; and
“(B) determine actions that the Department of Education can take to meaningfully increase the consideration and participation of rural schools and rural local educational agencies in the development and execution of the processes, procedures, policies, and regulations of the Department of Education;
“(2) make public a preliminary report containing the information described in paragraph (1) and provide Congress and the public with 60 days to comment on the proposed actions described in paragraph (1)(B); and
“(3) issue a final report to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate, and the Committee on Education and the Workforce of the House of Representatives, which shall describe the final actions developed pursuant to paragraph (1)(B) after taking into account the comments submitted under paragraph (2).
“(b) Implementation.—
Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act [Dec. 10, 2015], the Secretary of Education shall—
“(1) carry out each action described in the report under subsection (a)(3); or
“(2) in a case in which an action is not carried out, provide a written explanation to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate and the Committee on Education and the Workforce of the House of Representatives of why the action was not carried out.”
20 U.S.C. § 7345b (EDUCATION)
§ 7345b. Repealed. Pub. L. 114–95, title V, § 5003(3), Dec. 10, 2015, 129 Stat. 2043
text: Section, Pub. L. 89–10, title V, § 5213, formerly title VI, § 6213, as added Pub. L. 107–110, title VI, § 601, Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 1893; renumbered title V, § 5213, Pub. L. 114–95, title V, § 5001(a)(3), Dec. 10, 2015, 129 Stat. 2039, 2040, related to accountability for educational agencies receiving funds.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date of Repeal
text: Repeal effective Dec. 10, 2015, except with respect to certain noncompetitive programs and competitive programs, see section 5 of Pub. L. 114–95, set out as an Effective Date of 2015 Amendment note under section 6301 of this title.
20 U.S.C. § 7351a (EDUCATION)
§ 7351a. Uses of funds
(a) Local awards
Grant funds awarded to local educational agencies under this subpart shall be used for any of the following:
(1) Activities authorized under part A of subchapter I.
(2) Activities authorized under part A of subchapter II.
(3) Activities authorized under subchapter III.
(4) Activities authorized under part A of subchapter IV.
(5) Parental involvement activities.
(b) Administrative costs
A State educational agency receiving a grant under this subpart may not use more than 5 percent of the amount of the grant for State administrative costs and to provide technical assistance to eligible local educational agencies.
(Pub. L. 89–10, title V, § 5222, formerly title VI, § 6222, as added Pub. L. 107–110, title VI, § 601, Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 1895; renumbered title V, § 5222, and amended Pub. L. 114–95, title V, §§ 5001(a)(4), 5003(5), Dec. 10, 2015, 129 Stat. 2039, 2040, 2043.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 5222 of Pub. L. 89–10 was classified to section 7223a of this title, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 114–95.
heading: Amendments
text: 2015—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 114–95, § 5003(5), added pars. (1) to (5) and struck out former pars. (1) to (7) which set out various approved uses for grant funds.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date of 2015 Amendment
text: Amendment by Pub. L. 114–95 effective Dec. 10, 2015, except with respect to certain noncompetitive programs and competitive programs, see section 5 of Pub. L. 114–95, set out as a note under section 6301 of this title.