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[EX Q]: SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

This Act may be cited as the ''Healthy Local Policies for Schools
Act of 2010'' or the ''HELP Schools Act of 2010''.

SEC. 2. FINDINGS.

Congress finds that--
(1) childhood obesity increased threefold among children
and adolescents in the 30 years preceding the date of enactment
of this Act;
(2) about 12,000,000 children and adolescents ages 2 to 19
are considered obese;
(3) obesity-related diseases cost the United States economy
more than $147,000,000,000 every year;
(4) both low levels of physical activity and an increase in
caloric intake have contributed to the unprecedented epidemic
of childhood obesity;
(5) overweight adolescents have a 70 to 80 percent chance
of becoming overweight adults, increasing the risk for chronic
disease, disability, and death;
(6) children and adolescents are--
(A) not meeting dietary recommendations;
(B) underconsuming important food groups and
nutrients needed for growth and development; and
(C) overconsuming saturated fat, trans fat, sodium,
and added sugars;
(7) nutrition education and promotion helps foster a school
environment that--
(A) supports healthy eating;
(B) helps initiate and sustain healthy eating
behaviors;
(C) increases acceptance and consumption of healthy
school meals;
(D) increases participation in school meal
programs;
(E) enhances school meal quality; and
(F) supports development and implementation of
local wellness policies;
(8) nutrition education and promotion is a critical
component of most major health promotion and disease prevention
programs;
(9) research shows that school-based nutrition programs and
services both improve health and contribute to the academic
achievement of school children;
(10) research shows that fit children achieve more
academically and have better school attendance and fewer
disciplinary problems;
(11) a comprehensive study of local wellness policies
across the United States found that--
(A) many policies were underdeveloped and
fragmented; and
(B) the vast majority of students were enrolled in
a school district that did not--
(i) require evaluation of the
implementation or effectiveness of the wellness
policy of the district; or
(ii) include any provisions for reviewing
and revising the wellness policy;
(12) the same study reported that between 5 and 6 percent
of students were enrolled in a school district that had
identified a potential source of funding to support
implementation of the wellness policy of the district;
(13) the nutrition education and promotion initiatives for
school children in effect as of the date of enactment of this
Act lack coordination, funding, and sustainability;
(14) the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans of the
Department of Health and Human Services recommend that children
engage in at least 60 minutes of physical activity on most, and
preferably all, days of the week;
(15) children spend many waking hours at school and
therefore need to be active during the school day to meet the
recommendations of the Physical Activity Guidelines for
Americans; and
(16) as of the date of enactment of this Act--
(A) only 3.8 percent of elementary schools, 7.9
percent of middle schools, and 2.1 percent of high
schools provide daily physical education or the
equivalent for the entire school year; and
(B) 22 percent of schools do not require students
to take any physical education at all.

SEC. 3. LOCAL WELLNESS POLICIES.

Section 5 of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42
U.S.C. 1754) is amended to read as follows:

''SEC. 5. LOCAL WELLNESS POLICIES.

''(a) Definitions.--In this section:
''(1) Extended school day.--The term 'extended school day'
means--
''(A) the official school day; and
''(B) the time before and after the official school
day during which events or activities are primarily
under the control of the school or a third party on
behalf of the school.
''(2) Local wellness policy.--The term 'local wellness
policy' means a nutrition and physical activity wellness policy
of a local educational agency established under section 204 of
the Child Nutrition and WIC Reauthorization Act of 2004 (42
U.S.C. 1751 note; Public Law 108-265).
''(b) Requirements.--Not later than the first day of the school
year beginning 1 year after the date of enactment of the HELP Schools
Act of 2010, each local educational agency participating in a program
authorized by this Act or the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C.
1771 et seq.) shall strengthen the local school wellness policy of the
local educational agency by ensuring, at a minimum, that the policy--
''(1) includes goals for nutrition promotion and education,
physical education, physical activity, food marketing and
advertising on the school campus, and other school-based
activities designed to promote participation in child nutrition
programs and student wellness through the extended school day,
in a manner that the local educational agency determines to be
appropriate;
''(2) includes an implementation plan to achieve the goals
of the local wellness policy;
''(3) ensures that guidelines for reimbursable school meals
are not less restrictive than regulations and guidance issued
by the Secretary pursuant to subsections (a) and (b) of section
10 of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 1779) and
sections 9(f)(1) and 17(a) of this Act, as those regulations
and guidance apply to schools;
''(4) ensures that nutritional guidelines for foods and
beverages sold in schools that are not part of reimbursable
school meals are in compliance with the standards established
by the Secretary; and
''(5) includes a plan for measuring implementation of the
local wellness policy, including the designation of a local
wellness policy committee under subsection (d).
''(c) Transparency.--
''(1) In general.--In carrying out this section, each local
educational agency shall make readily available and widely
disseminate to relevant stakeholders--
''(A) the local wellness policy of the local
education agency, including the implementation plan
described in subsection (b)(5);
''(B) any assessments of the implementation of the
local wellness policy;
''(C) any updates to the local wellness policy; and
''(D) appropriate local and State contact
information.
''(2) Availability requirement.--Not later than the first
day of the school year following the date of enactment of the
HELP Schools Act of 2010, each local educational agency shall
make readily available the policy and plan described in
paragraph (1)(A).
''(3) Assessment of implementation.--
''(A) Assessment of implementation.--Not later than
2 years after the date of enactment of the HELP Schools
Act of 2010, and every 3 years thereafter, each local
educational agency shall complete and make readily
available the results of an assessment of the
implementation of the local wellness policy of the
local educational agency that includes--
''(i) the extent to which schools under the
jurisdiction of the local educational agency
are in compliance with the local wellness
policy of the agency;
''(ii) the extent to which the local
wellness policy of the local educational agency
compares with model local wellness policies
recommended under subsection (e)(2)(A)(ii); and
''(iii)(I) a description of the progress
made in attaining the goals of the local
wellness policy described in subsection (b);
and
''(II) any revisions to the local wellness
policy to more effectively address those goals.
''(d) Local Wellness Policy Committee.--
''(1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date
of enactment of the HELP Schools Act of 2010, each local
educational agency shall designate a standing Local Wellness
Policy Committee (referred to in this subsection as the
'Committee').
''(2) Representation.--
''(A) Required representatives.--The Committee of
each local educational agency shall be comprised of at
least 1 representative from the local educational
agency from each of the following categories of
stakeholders:
''(i) Principals.
''(ii) Teachers.
''(iii) Parents of students.
''(iv) Students.
''(v) The school food authority.
''(vi) The school board of the local
educational agency.
''(vii) The physical education program.
''(viii) School health professionals, such
as school nurses, school counselors, social
workers, or health education teachers.
''(B) Authorized representatives.--A Committee may
also include a registered dietitian, pediatrician,
dentist, a representative of the local health
department, or other representatives of the local
community.
''(3) Terms and conditions.--Each local educational agency
shall determine the terms and conditions under which each
member of the Committee of the local educational agency serves.
''(4) Duties.--Duties and responsibilities of each
Committee shall include--
''(A) ensuring that the local educational agency
served by the Committee meets the requirements
described in this section;
''(B) fostering integration of the local wellness
policy of the local educational agency with existing
coordinated school health programs, and other health-
related activities in the schools and community served
by the local educational agency; and
''(C) making Committee proceedings and other
pertinent information relating to the activities of the
Committee readily available.
''(e) Technical Assistance and Outreach.--
''(1) In general.--The Secretary, in consultation with the
Secretary of Education and the Secretary of Health and Human
Services, acting through the Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention, shall assist in the adoption of effective local
wellness policies by local educational agencies in accordance
with this section.
''(2) Outreach.--In carrying out paragraph (1), the
Secretary shall perform outreach to key State and local
stakeholders to promote effective local wellness policies and
provide technical assistance that--
''(A) includes--
''(i) a hotline, online resources, and
trainings on designing, implementing,
promoting, disseminating, and evaluating local
wellness policies and overcoming barriers to
the adoption of local wellness policies; and
''(ii) model local wellness policies and
best practices recommended by Federal agencies,
State agencies, and nongovernmental
organizations; and
''(B) is for guidance purposes only and not binding
or otherwise designed to be mandate to schools, local
educational agencies, school food authorities, or State
child nutrition programs.
''(3) Funding.--
''(A) In general.--On October 1, 2010, and on each
October 1 thereafter through October 1, 2014, out of
any funds in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated,
the Secretary of the Treasury shall transfer to the
Secretary to carry out this paragraph $1,000,000, to
remain available until expended.
''(B) Receipt and acceptance.--The Secretary shall
be entitled to receive, shall accept, and shall use to
carry out this paragraph the funds transferred under
subparagraph (A), without further appropriation.
''(f) Study and Report.--
''(1) In general.--The Secretary, in conjunction with the
Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,
shall prepare a report on the implementation, strength, and
effectiveness of the local wellness policies carried out in
accordance with this section.
''(2) Study of local wellness policies.--The study
described in paragraph (1) shall include--
''(A) an analysis of the strengths and weaknesses
of local wellness policies and how the policies compare
with model local wellness policies recommended under
subsection (e)(2)(A)(ii); and
''(B) an assessment of the impact of the local
wellness policies in addressing the requirements of
subsection (b).
''(3) Report.--Not later than January 1, 2014, the
Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Agriculture,
Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate and the Committee on
Education and Labor of the House of Representatives a report
that describes the findings of the study.''.

SEC. 4. REPEAL.

Section 204 of the Child Nutrition and WIC Reauthorization Act of
2004 (42 U.S.C. 1751 note; Public Law 108-265) is repealed.

SEC. 5. BUDGETARY EFFECTS.

The budgetary effects of this Act, for the purpose of complying
with the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010, shall be determined by
reference to the latest statement titled ''Budgetary Effects of PAYGO
Legislation'' for this Act, submitted for printing in the Congressional
Record by the Chairman of the Senate Budget Committee, provided that
such statement has been submitted prior to the vote on passage.
[EX A]: Healthy Local Policies for Schools Act of 2010 or HELP Schools Act of 2010 - Amends the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to replace the nutrition promotion program with a program that requires local educational agencies (LEAs) to ensure that their local wellness policies: (1) include goals for nutrition and physical education, physical activity, on-campus food marketing and advertising, and other school-based activities that promote nutrition and wellness throughout the extended school day; (2) include plans for implementing, and measuring the implementation of, such policies; (3) require reimbursable school meals to meet certain nutritional guidelines; and (4) require the nutritional guidelines for nonreimbursable foods and beverages sold in schools to be in compliance with standards established by the Secretary of Agriculture.

Requires each LEA, within two years of this Act's enactment and every three years thereafter, to complete and disseminate an assessment of their local wellness policy.

Directs each LEA to designate a standing Local Wellness Policy Committee made up of education, health, and nutrition stakeholders to foster the integration of a local wellness policy that meets this Act's requirements with other health-related activities in the LEA's schools and community.

Requires the Secretary to: (1) provide technical assistance and outreach to key state and local stakeholders to promote effective local wellness policies; and (2) prepare a report, in conjunction with the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), on the implementation, strength, and effectiveness of local wellness policies.

[EX Q]: SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; AMENDMENT REFERENCES.

(a) Short Title.--This Act may be cited as the ''National Fish and
Wildlife Foundation Establishment Act Amendments of 1998''.
(b) Amendment of National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
Establishment Act.--Except as otherwise expressly provided, whenever in
this Act an amendment or repeal is expressed in terms of an amendment
to, or repeal of, a section or other provision, the reference shall be
considered to be made to a section or other provision of the National
Fish and Wildlife Foundation Establishment Act (16 U.S.C. 3701 et
seq.).

SEC. 2. MEMBERSHIP OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE FOUNDATION.

(a) Amendments.--Section 3 (16 U.S.C. 3702) is amended--
(1) in subsection (a)--
(A) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by
striking ''15'' and inserting ''22'';
(B) in paragraph (1), by striking ''six'' and
inserting ''4'', and by striking ''and'' after the
semicolon at the end;
(C) in paragraph (2) by striking the period at the
end and inserting ''; and'';
(D) by inserting after paragraph (2) the following:
''(3) 4 of whom must be knowledgeable and experienced in
ocean and coastal resource conservation.''; and
(E) in the material following paragraph (3) (as so
added), by striking ''shall be'' and inserting ''and
the Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and
Atmosphere shall each be''; and
(2) by amending subsection (b) to read as follows:
''(b) Appointment and Terms.--
''(1) In general.--The Secretary of the Interior (in this
Act referred to as the 'Secretary') shall appoint the Directors
of the Board, after considering recommendations from the Board
under paragraph (4). The Secretary of the Interior shall
consult with the Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and
Atmosphere before appointing any Director of the Board.
''(2) Terms.--The Directors shall be appointed for terms of
6 years; except that the Secretary, in making the initial
appointments to the Board, shall appoint 3 Directors to a term
of 2 years, 2 Directors to a term of 4 years, and 2 Directors
to a term of 6 years. No individual may serve more than 2
consecutive full terms as a Director.
''(3) Vacancies.--A vacancy on the Board shall be filled
within 60 days after the occurrence of the vacancy. Any
individual appointed to fill a vacancy occurring prior to the
expiration of any term of office shall be appointed for the
remainder of that term.
''(4) Nomination of appointees.--The Board may recommend to
the Secretary individuals to be appointed as Directors of the
Board.''.
(b) Application.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply
to any appointment of a Director of the Board of the National Fish and
Wildlife Foundation on or after the date of the enactment of this Act.
(c) Appointment of Additional Members.--
(1) Nominations.--The Board of Directors on the National
Fish and Wildlife Foundation shall submit any recommendations
of individuals for appointment to positions on the Board
created by the amendment made by subsection (a)(1) by not later
than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.
(2) Staggered terms.--Of the Directors on the Board of
Directors of the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation first
appointed pursuant to the amendment made by subsection (a)(1)--
(A) 3 shall be appointed to a term that expires
December 31, 1999;
(B) 2 shall be appointed to a term that expires
December 31, 2001; and
(C) 2 shall be appointed to a term that expires
December 31, 2003,
as specified by the Secretary of the Interior at the time of
appointment.

SEC. 3. RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS OF THE FOUNDATION.

(a) Investment and Deposit of Federal Funds.--Section 4(c) (16
U.S.C. 3703(c)) is amended--
(1) by redesignating paragraphs (3) through (7) in order as
paragraphs (8) through (12); and
(2) by inserting after paragraph (2) the following:
''(3) to invest any funds provided to the Foundation by the
Federal Government in obligations of the United States or in
obligations or securities that are guaranteed or insured by the
United States;
''(4) to deposit any funds provided to the Foundation by
the Federal Government into accounts that are insured by an
agency or instrumentality of the United States;
''(5) to make use of any interest or investment income that
accrues as a consequence of actions taken under paragraph (3)
or (4) to carry out the purposes of the Foundation;
''(6) to provide Federal funds for the purpose of entering
into cooperative agreements with willing private landowners for
restoration and enhancement of fish, wildlife, and other
natural resources on public or private land, or both, if such
cooperative agreements--
''(A) provide general conservation benefits; or
''(B) benefit fish, wildlife, or other natural
resources on public land;
''(7) to accept and manage funds provided by any Federal
agency under any other law when it is in the public
interest;''.
(b) Agency Approval of Acquisitions of Property.--Section 4(e) (16
U.S.C. 3703(e)) is amended--
(1) by amending paragraph (1)(B) to read as follows:
''(B) the Foundation notifies the Federal agency that
administers the program under which the funds were provided of
the proposed acquisition, and the agency fails to object in
writing to the proposed acquisition within 60 days after the
date of that notification.''; and
(2) in paragraph (2), by striking ''the Director'' and
inserting ''the head of the Federal agency that administers the
program under which the funds were provided''.
(c) Repeal.--Section 304 of Public Law 102-440 (16 U.S.C. 3703
note) is repealed.
(d) Agency Approval of Conveyances and Grants.--Section
4(e)(3)(B)(ii) (16 U.S.C. 3703(e)(3)(B)(ii)) is amended to read as
follows:
''(ii) the Foundation notifies the Federal agency that
administers the Federal program under which the funds were
provided of the proposed conveyance or provision of Federal
funds, and the head of the agency fails to object in writing to
such proposed conveyance or provision of Federal funds within
60 days after the date of that notification.''.
(e) Reconveyance of Real Property.--Section 4(e)(5) (16 U.S.C.
3703(e)(5)) is amended to read as follows:
''(5) The Foundation shall convey at not less than fair market
value any real property acquired by it in whole or in part with Federal
funds if the Foundation notifies the Federal agency that administers
the Federal program under which the funds were provided, and the agency
fails to disagree within 60 days after the date of that notification,
that--
''(A) the property is no longer valuable for the purposes
of fish and wildlife conservation or management; and
''(B) the purposes of the Foundation would be better served
by the use of the proceeds of the conveyance for authorized
activities of the Foundation.''.
(f) Termination of Condemnation Limitation; Expenditures for
Printing or Capital Equipment.--Section 4(d) (16 U.S.C. 3703(d)) is
amended to read as follows:
''(d) Expenditures for Printing or Capital Equipment.--The
Foundation may not make an expenditure of Federal funds for printing or
capital equipment that is greater than $10,000 unless the expenditure
is approved by the Federal agency that administers the Federal program
under which the funds were provided.''.

SEC. 4. MATCHING REQUIREMENT.

Section 10(b)(1) (16 U.S.C. 3709(b)(1)) is amended by striking
''matching, in whole or in part,'' and inserting ''matching, on a one-
to-one basis,''.

SEC. 5. RESTRICTIONS ON USE OF GRANTS PROVIDED BY FOUNDATION.

Section 10(b) (16 U.S.C. 3709(b)) is amended by adding at the end
the following:
''(3)(A) Amounts provided as a grant by the Foundation shall not be
used for--
''(i) expenses related to litigation; or
''(ii) any activity the purpose of which is to influence
legislation pending before the Congress.
''(B) Subparagraph (A)(ii) shall not be considered to prohibit
officers or employees of the Foundation from communicating to Members
or staff of Congress requests for legislation that they consider
necessary for the efficient conduct of the business of the Foundation
or that relates to the authority of the Foundation, appropriations for
use by the Foundation, or use of Federal funds by the Foundation.
''(4) Amounts provided as a grant by the Foundation shall not be
used for any activity related to the introduction of wolves or grizzly
bears in Idaho, Montana, Utah, or Wyoming.''.

SEC. 6. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.

(a) In General.--Section 10(a) (16 U.S.C. 3709(a)) is amended to
read as follows:
''(a) Authorization.--There are authorized to be appropriated to
the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Commerce, in the
aggregate, $25,000,000 for fiscal year 1999.''.
(b) Repeal.--Section 10(c) (16 U.S.C. 3709(c)) is repealed.
[EX A]: National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Establishment Act Amendments of 1998 - Amends the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Establishment Act to increase the number of members of the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation's Board of Directors. Provides for four directors experienced in ocean and coastal resources conservation and adds the Under Secretary for Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere as a nonvoting member.
Expands Foundation powers to include the right to: (1) invest and deposit Federal funds; and (2) provide Federal funds to enter into agreements with private landowners for fish, wildlife, and natural resource restoration and enhancement on public and private lands.
Revises certain limitations on the use of Federal funds by the Foundation to acquire interests in, convey, or grant such funds to another for, real property to allow such activities if the Foundation notifies the Federal agency that administers the program under which the funds were provided of the proposed activity and the agency fails to object within a certain time period.
Removes a limitation on the condemnation of Foundation lands by State or local entities. Prohibits the use of Foundation grants for litigation expenses, activities to influence legislation pending before the Congress, or for activities related to the introduction of wolves or grizzly bears in Idaho, Montana, Utah, or Wyoming.
Extends the authorization of appropriations for the Foundation through FY 1999.
Repeals a provision that states that amounts authorized under the Act are in addition to any provided for the Foundation under other Federal laws.

[EX Q]: SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

This Act may be cited as the ''Violence Prevention Training for
Early Childhood Educators Act''.

SEC. 2. PURPOSE.

The purpose of this Act is to provide grants to institutions of
higher education and qualified entities that carry out early childhood
education training programs to enable the institutions of higher
education and qualified entities to include violence prevention
training as part of the preparation of individuals pursuing careers in
early childhood development and education.

SEC. 3. FINDINGS.

Congress makes the following findings:
(1) Aggressive behavior in early childhood is the single
best predictor of aggression in later life.
(2) Aggressive and defiant behavior predictive of later
delinquency is increasing among our Nation's youngest children.
Without prevention efforts, higher percentages of children are
likely to become violent juvenile offenders.
(3) Research has demonstrated that aggression is primarily
a learned behavior that develops through observation,
imitation, and direct experience. Therefore, children who
experience violence as victims or as witnesses are at increased
risk of becoming violent themselves.
(4) In a study at a Boston city hospital, 1 out of every 10
children seen in the primary care clinic had witnessed a
shooting or a stabbing before the age of 6, with 50 percent of
the children witnessing in the home and 50 percent of the
children witnessing in the streets.
(5) A study in New York found that children who had been
victims of violence within their families were 24 percent more
likely to report violent behavior as adolescents, and
adolescents who had grown up in families where partner violence
occurred were 21 percent more likely to experience violent
delinquency than individuals not exposed to violence.
(6) Aggression can become well-learned and difficult to
change by the time a child reaches adolescence. Early childhood
offers a critical period for overcoming risk for violent
behavior and providing support for prosocial behavior.
(7) Violence prevention programs for very young children
yield economic benefits. By providing health and stability to
the individual child and the child's family, the programs may
reduce expenditures for medical care, special education, and
involvement with the judicial system.
(8) Primary prevention can be effective. When preschool
teachers teach young children interpersonal problem-solving
skills and other forms of conflict resolution, children are
less likely to demonstrate problem behaviors.
(9) There is evidence that family support programs in
families with children from birth through 5 years of age are
effective in preventing delinquency.

SEC. 4. DEFINITIONS.

For purposes of this Act:
(1) At-risk child.--The term ''at-risk child'' means a
child who has been affected by violence through direct exposure
to child abuse, other domestic violence, or violence in the
community.
(2) Early childhood education training program.--The term
''early childhood education training program'' means a program
that--
(A)(i) trains individuals to work with young
children in early child development programs or
elementary schools; or
(ii) provides professional development to
individuals working in early child development programs
or elementary schools;
(B) provides training to become an early childhood
education teacher, an elementary school teacher, a
school counselor, or a child care provider; and
(C) leads to a bachelor's degree or an associate's
degree, a certificate for working with young children
(such as a Child Development Associate's degree or an
equivalent credential), or, in the case of an
individual with such a degree, certificate, or
credential, provides professional development.
(3) Elementary school.--The term ''elementary school'' has
the meaning given the term in section 14101 of the Elementary
and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 8801).
(4) Institution of higher education.--The term
''institution of higher education'' has the meaning given the
term in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20
U.S.C. 1001).
(5) Qualified entity.--The term ''qualified entity'' means
a public or nonprofit private organization which has--
(A) experience in administering a program
consistent with the requirements of this Act; and
(B) demonstrated the ability to coordinate, manage,
and provide technical assistance to programs that
receive grants under this Act.
(6) Secretary.--The term ''Secretary'' means the Secretary
of Education.
(7) Violence prevention.--The term ''violence prevention''
means--
(A) preventing violent behavior in children;
(B) identifying and preventing violent behavior in
at-risk children; or
(C) identifying and ameliorating violent behavior
in children who act out violently.

SEC. 5. PROGRAM AUTHORIZED.

(a) Grant Authority.--The Secretary is authorized to award grants
to institutions of higher education and qualified entities that carry
out early childhood education training programs to enable selected
institutions of higher education and qualified entities to provide
violence prevention training as part of the early childhood education
training program.
(b) Amount.--The Secretary shall award a grant under this Act in an
amount that is not less than $500,000 and not more than $1,000,000.
(c) Duration.--The Secretary shall award a grant under this Act for
a period of not less than 3 years and not more than 5 years.

SEC. 6. APPLICATION.

(a) Application Required.--Each institution of higher education and
qualified entity desiring a grant under this Act shall submit to the
Secretary an application at such time, in such manner, and accompanied
by such information as the Secretary may require.
(b) Contents.--Each application shall--
(1) describe the violence prevention training activities
and services for which assistance is sought;
(2) contain a comprehensive plan for the activities and
services, including a description of--
(A) the goals of the violence prevention training
program;
(B) the curriculum and training that will prepare
students for careers which are described in the plan;
(C) the recruitment, retention, and training of
students;
(D) the methods used to help students find
employment in their fields;
(E) the methods for assessing the success of the
violence prevention training program; and
(F) the sources of financial aid for qualified
students;
(3) contain an assurance that the instructors running the
program are qualified and will use proven methods of violence
prevention;
(4) contain an assurance that the institution has the
capacity to implement the plan; and
(5) contain an assurance that the plan was developed in
consultation with agencies and organizations that will assist
the institution of higher education or qualified entity in
carrying out the plan.

SEC. 7. SELECTION PRIORITIES.

The Secretary shall give priority to awarding grants to
institutions of higher education and qualified entities carrying out
violence prevention programs that include 1 or more of the following
components:
(1) Preparation to engage in family support (such as parent
education, service referral, and literacy training).
(2) Preparation to engage in community outreach or
collaboration with other services in the community.
(3) Preparation to use conflict resolution training with
children.
(4) Preparation to work in economically disadvantaged
communities.
(5) Recruitment of economically disadvantaged students.
(6) Carrying out programs of demonstrated effectiveness in
the type of training for which assistance is sought, including
programs funded under section 596 of the Higher Education Act
of 1965 (as such section was in effect prior to October 7,
1998).

SEC. 8. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.

There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this Act
$35,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 2000 through 2004.
[EX A]:
Violence Prevention Training for Early Childhood Educators Act - Authorizes the Secretary of Education to award grants for a specified period to enable selected institutions of higher education and other qualified entities to provide violence prevention training as part of the early childhood education training programs they offer.
Prescribes application procedures and selection priorities.
Authorizes appropriations.