20 U.S.C. 1411(i)rewrittenby H.R. 10421 Sec. 10001(a)
(i) Authorization of appropriations.— For the purpose of carrying out this part, other than section 619, there are authorized to be appropriated—(1) 15 percent of the amount determined under paragraph (2) for fiscal year 2027;(2) 17.5 percent of the amount determined under paragraph (2) for fiscal year 2028;(3) 22.5 percent of the amount determined under paragraph (2) for fiscal year 2029;(4) 27.5 percent of the amount determined under paragraph (2) for fiscal year 2030;(5) 32.5 percent of the amount determined under paragraph (2) for fiscal year 2031;(6) 37.5 percent of the amount determined under paragraph (2) for fiscal year 2032; and(7) 40 percent of the amount determined under paragraph (2) for fiscal year 2033 and each subsequent fiscal year.
The bill says: Section 611(i) of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. 1411(i)) is amended to read as follows:
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 1411)
20 U.S.C. 7122(a)changedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 10001(b)
(a) In general. There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this subpart $1,650,000,000 for fiscal year 2017 and $1,600,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2018 through 2020$2,000,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2027 through 2031.
The bill says: Section 4112(a) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7122(a)) is amended by striking "$1,650,000,000 for fiscal year 2017 and $1,600,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2018 through 2020" and inserting "$2,000,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2027 through 2031".
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 7122)
20 U.S.C. 7176changedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 10001(c)
There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this part $1,000,000,000 for$1,500,000,000 fiscal year 2017 and $1,100,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2018 through 2020.
The bill says: Section 4206 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7176) is amended by striking "$1,000,000,000 for" and all that follows through "2020" and inserting "$1,500,000,000" for each of fiscal years 2027 through 2031.
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 7176)
20 U.S.C. 7221jchangedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 10001(d)
The bill says: Section 4311 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7221j) is amended by striking paragraphs (1) through (4) and inserting "$250,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2027 through 2031.".
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 7221j)
20 U.S.C. 7231j(a)rewrittenby H.R. 10421 Sec. 10001(e)
The bill says: Section 4409(a) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7231j(a)) is amended to read as follows:
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 7231j)
20 U.S.C. 7246changedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 10001(f)
There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this part $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2017 through 2020.$55,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2027 through 2031
The bill says: Section 4506 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7246) is amended by striking "$10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2017 through 2020." and inserting "$55,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2027 through 2031".
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 7246)
20 U.S.C. 7251(a)rewrittenby H.R. 10421 Sec. 10001(g)
The bill says: Section 4601(a) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7251(a)) is amended to read as follows:
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 7251)
20 U.S.C. 2307changedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 10001(h)
The bill says: Section 9 of the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 (20 U.S.C. 2307) is amended by striking "117)—" and all that follows and inserting "117) $4,200,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2027 through 2031.".
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 2307)
42 U.S.C. 9857changedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 10121(1)
The bill says: in section 658G(b)(1), by striking subparagraph (A) and inserting the following:
Bill text · Current law (42 U.S.C. 9857)
42 U.S.C. 9857added (16)by H.R. 10421 Sec. 10121(2)
(16) Key programmatic strategies.— The term key programmatic strategies means strategies related to—(A) nutrition and physical activity;(B) recommended practices for age-appropriate exposure to digital media; and(C) the integration and utilization of instructional methods to assist learning across disciplines, including methods that use the arts, language, literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies.
The bill says: in section 658P, by adding at the end the following:
Bill text · Current law (42 U.S.C. 9857)
20 U.S.C. 6312(b)(12)changedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 10122(b)
(12) if determined appropriate by the local educational agency, how such agency will support programs that coordinate and integrate— (A) academic and career and technical education content through coordinated instructional strategies, that may incorporate experiential learning opportunities and promote skills attainment important to in-demand occupations or industries in the State; and (B) work-based learning opportunities that provide students in-depth interaction with industry professionals and, if appropriate, academic credit; and
The bill says: in paragraph (12), by striking "and" at the end;
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 6312)
20 U.S.C. 6312(b)renumberedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 10122(b)
The bill says: by redesignating paragraph (13) as paragraph (14); and
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 6312)
20 U.S.C. 6312(b)added (13)by H.R. 10421 Sec. 10122(b)
(13) how the local educational agency will support arts education, including to improve student achievement, consistent with section 1111(g)(1)(G); and
The bill says: by inserting after paragraph (12) the following:
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 6312)
20 U.S.C. 6311(h)(1)(C)renumberedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 10123(1)
The bill says: by redesignating clause (xiv) as (xv); and
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 6311)
20 U.S.C. 6311(h)(1)(C)added (xiv)by H.R. 10421 Sec. 10123(2)
(xiv) For each local educational agency in the State, information on arts courses offered by schools served by such agency, including—(I) the number of, range, and sequence of course offerings;(II) the average pupil-to-teacher ratio in such courses;(III) the average amount of instructional time in such courses; and(IV) for each semester, the percentage (in the aggregate and disaggregated by high-poverty compared to low-poverty schools) of—(aa) schools offering arts courses;(bb) students taking arts courses; and(cc) arts courses taught by arts teachers with full State certification or licensure.
The bill says: by inserting after clause (xiii) the following:
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 6311)
20 U.S.C. 6311(d)(2)(B)(iv)changedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 10124(1)
The bill says: in clause (iv), by striking "; and" and inserting a semicolon;
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 6311)
20 U.S.C. 6311(d)(2)(B)renumberedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 10124(2)
The bill says: by redesignating clause (v) as clause (vi); and
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 6311)
20 U.S.C. 6311(d)(2)(B)added (v)by H.R. 10421 Sec. 10124(3)
(v) includes—(I) an evaluation of the arts courses offered at such school during the school day and the certification and training of staff that are teaching such courses, including teaching artists; and(II) based on the results of such evaluation, improve existing arts courses and incorporate additional arts courses into the offerings of such school; and
The bill says: by inserting after clause (iv) the following:
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 6311)
20 U.S.C. 6435(a)(2)(B)(ii)changedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 10125
(ii) respond to the educational needs of such children and youth, including by supplementing and improving access to the arts and arts education and the quality of the educational services provided to such children and youth by the State agency; and
The bill says: Section 1415(a)(2)(B)(ii) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6435(a)(2)(B)(ii)) is amended by inserting "access to the arts and arts education and" after "improving".
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 6435)
20 U.S.C. 6613(b)(3)(O)changedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 10126(a)
(O) providing high-quality professional development for teachers, principals, or other school leaders on effective strategies to integrate rigorous academic content, career and technical education, and work-based learning (if appropriate), which may include providing common planning time, to help prepare students for postsecondary education and the workforce; and
The bill says: in subparagraph (O), by striking "; and" and inserting a semicolon;
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 6613)
20 U.S.C. 6613(b)(3)renumberedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 10126(a)
The bill says: by redesignating subparagraph (P) as subparagraph (Q); and
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 6613)
20 U.S.C. 6613(b)(3)added (P)by H.R. 10421 Sec. 10126(a)
(P) carrying out activities to increase pathways to obtain rigorous, high-quality teacher certification or licensure for individuals seeking to become teachers of the arts; and
The bill says: by inserting after subparagraph (O) the following:
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 6613)
20 U.S.C. 7175(a)(13)changedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 10127(a)
(13) programs that build skills in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (referred to in this paragraph as "STEM"), including computer science, and that foster innovation in learning by supporting nontraditional STEM education teaching methods; and
The bill says: in paragraph (13), by striking "; and";
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 7175)
20 U.S.C. 7175(a)(14)changedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 10127(a)
(14) programs that partner with in-demand fields of the local workforce or build career competencies and career readiness and ensure that local workforce and career readiness skills are aligned with the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 (20 U.S.C. 2301 et seq.) and the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3101 et seq.).; and
The bill says: in paragraph (14), by striking the period at the end and inserting "; and"; and
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 7175)
20 U.S.C. 7175(a)added (15)by H.R. 10421 Sec. 10127(a)
(15) partnering with, integrating the services of, and utilizing the services and offerings provided by arts services organizations or other community-focused arts nonprofits and organizations that further creative youth development.
The bill says: by adding at the end the following:
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 7175)
20 U.S.C. 7173(a)(6)changedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 10127(b)
The bill says: Section 4203(a)(6) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7173(a)(6)) is amended by inserting ", including arts education" after "areas".
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 7173)
42 U.S.C. 5633(a)(32)changedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 10128(1)
The bill says: in paragraph (32), by striking "and" at the end,
Bill text · Current law (42 U.S.C. 5633)
42 U.S.C. 5633(a)(33)changedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 10128(2)
The bill says: in paragraph (33), by striking the period at the end and inserting "; and", and
Bill text · Current law (42 U.S.C. 5633)
42 U.S.C. 5633(a)added (34)by H.R. 10421 Sec. 10128(3)
(34) describe how the State will coordinate services and activities for juvenile justice and delinquency prevention with State and local agencies and organizations, including State and local arts agencies, arts organizations, and organizations that further creative youth development.
The bill says: by adding at the end the following:
Bill text · Current law (42 U.S.C. 5633)
34 U.S.C. 10631(b)(4)(A)changedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 10129(1)
The bill says: in subparagraph (A), by striking "; and";
Bill text · Current law (34 U.S.C. 10631)
34 U.S.C. 10631(b)(4)renumberedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 10129(2)
The bill says: by redesignating subparagraph (B) as subparagraph (C); and
Bill text · Current law (34 U.S.C. 10631)
34 U.S.C. 10631(b)(4)added (B)by H.R. 10421 Sec. 10129(3)
(B) use arts education to facilitate reentry into the community, reduce recidivism rates, and connect offenders to educational opportunities and employment after reentry into the community; and
The bill says: by inserting after subparagraph (A) the following:
Bill text · Current law (34 U.S.C. 10631)
20 U.S.C. 9533(a)changedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 10130(1)
The bill says: by striking "and" at the end of subparagraph (10)(D);
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 9533)
20 U.S.C. 9533(a)renumberedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 10130(1)
The bill says: by redesignating subparagraph (11) as subparagraph (12); and
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 9533)
20 U.S.C. 9533(a)added (11)by H.R. 10421 Sec. 10130(1)
(11) carry out research initiatives regarding arts education, including(A) research into which teaching methods and uses of the arts and arts education are most effective at improving student achievement; and(B) rigorous, peer-reviewed and large-scale empirical research that is designed to determine which approaches to arts education are most effective, cost efficient, and broadly applicable for use in elementary and secondary classrooms, including in low-performing schools; and
The bill says: by inserting after paragraph (10) the following:
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 9533)
20 U.S.C. 9533(c)(2)added (L)by H.R. 10421 Sec. 10130(2)
(L) Use of the arts and arts education in improving elementary and secondary education.
The bill says: in subsection (c)(2), by adding at the end the following:
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 9533)
20 U.S.C. 9543(a)(1)(N)changedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 10131(1)
The bill says: in subparagraph (N), by striking "; and" and inserting a semicolon;
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 9543)
20 U.S.C. 9543(a)(1)renumberedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 10131(2)
The bill says: by redesignating subparagraph (O) as subparagraph (P); and
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 9543)
20 U.S.C. 9543(a)(1)added (O)by H.R. 10421 Sec. 10131(3)
(O) access to, the integration of, and the inclusion of arts education in school curricula; and
The bill says: by inserting after subparagraph (N) the following:
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 9543)
20 U.S.C. 6661(a)changedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 10141(a)
The bill says: in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by inserting ", which shall include Black history," after "American history"; and
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 6661)
20 U.S.C. 6661(a)(2)changedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 10141(a)
The bill says: by inserting "which shall include Black history," after "American history,"; and
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 6661)
20 U.S.C. 6661(a)(2)changedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 10141(a)
The bill says: by inserting ", which shall include Black history" after "traditional American history".
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 6661)
20 U.S.C. 6662(a)(1)changedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 10141(b)
The bill says: in paragraph (1), by inserting ", which shall include Black history," after "American History"; and
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 6662)
20 U.S.C. 6662(a)(2)changedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 10141(b)
The bill says: in paragraph (2), by inserting ", which shall include Black history," after "American History";
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 6662)
20 U.S.C. 6662(c)(1)changedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 10141(b)
The bill says: in subsection (c)(1), by inserting ", which shall include Black history," after "American history";
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 6662)
20 U.S.C. 6662(e)(1)changedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 10141(b)
The bill says: by inserting ", which shall include Black history," after "American history";
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 6662)
20 U.S.C. 6662(e)(1)(A)changedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 10141(b)
The bill says: by inserting ", which shall include Black history," after "teachers of American history"; and
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 6662)
20 U.S.C. 6662(e)(1)(A)changedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 10141(b)
The bill says: by inserting ", which shall include Black history," after "subjects of American history"; and
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 6662)
20 U.S.C. 6662(e)(1)(B)changedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 10141(b)
The bill says: in subparagraph (B), by inserting ", which shall include Black history," after "American history";
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 6662)
20 U.S.C. 6662(e)(2)changedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 10141(b)
The bill says: in paragraph (2), by inserting ", which shall include Black history," after "American history"; and
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 6662)
20 U.S.C. 6662(e)(4)changedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 10141(b)
The bill says: in paragraph (4), by inserting ", and with the Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of African American History and Culture providing programs and resources for educators and students" after "National Parks"; and
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 6662)
20 U.S.C. 6662(f)changedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 10141(b)
The bill says: by inserting ", which shall include Black history," after "American history";
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 6662)
20 U.S.C. 6662(f)(A)changedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 10141(b)
The bill says: in subparagraph (A), by inserting ", which shall include Black history," after "American history"; and
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 6662)
20 U.S.C. 6662(f)(B)changedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 10141(b)
The bill says: in subparagraph (B), by inserting ", which shall include Black history," after "American history".
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 6662)
20 U.S.C. 6663(a)changedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 10141(c)
The bill says: in subsection (a), by inserting "which shall include Black history," after "American history,"; and
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 6663)
20 U.S.C. 6663(b)changedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 10141(c)
The bill says: in subsection (b), by inserting "which shall include Black history," after "American history," each place it appears.
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 6663)
20 U.S.C. 9622(b)(2)(D)changedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 10141(d)
The bill says: Section 303(b)(2)(D) of the National Assessment of Educational Progress Authorization Act (20 U.S.C. 9622(b)(2)(D)) is amended by inserting "(which shall include Black history)" after "history".
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 9622)
20 U.S.C. 7272renumberedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 10181(b)
The bill says: by redesignating paragraphs (1), (2), and (3) as paragraphs (5), (7), and (14), respectively;
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 7272)
20 U.S.C. 7272added (1)by H.R. 10421 Sec. 10181(b)
(1) Community school coordinator.— The term community school coordinator means an individual who—(A) is a full-time staff member serving 1 or more eligible schools supported by a grant under subsection (b), (c), or (d) of section 4625 or a full-time staff member serving 1 or more such eligible schools in a rural area or on Tribal lands;(B) is responsible for the identification, implementation, and coordination of integrated student supports, expanded and enriched learning time and opportunities, family and community engagement, and collaborative leadership and practices for each such eligible school;(C) serves as a member of the school-based leadership team for each such eligible school;(D) serves as the lead for any assessment or full-service community school plan required under section 4625 for each such eligible school; and(E) leads regular continuous improvement activities at each such eligible school.(2) Community school initiative director.— The term community school initiative director means an individual who—(A) is employed by an eligible entity that will serve 3 or more eligible schools through a grant under subsection (b), (c), or (d) of section 4625;(B) aids in the implementation and coordination of integrated student supports or stakeholder services, expanded and enriched learning time and opportunities, family and community engagement, and collaborative leadership and practices for such eligible schools; and(C) provides support and guidance to community school coordinators.(3) Community-wide leadership team.— The term community-wide leadership team means a team established by a local educational agency receiving a grant under subsection (b), (c), or (d) of section 4625 that—(A) is responsible for guiding the vision, policy, resource alignment, implementation, oversight, and goal-setting for full-service community school efforts within a local educational agency;(B) includes—(i) representatives from the local educational agency;(ii) educators, school leaders, students, and parents, family members, and caregivers of students, from each eligible school supported by such grant;(iii) community members, such as residents, community-led councils, local businesses, stakeholders, community organizations, and local nonprofit organizations;(iv) system-level partners that include representatives from government agencies, Indian Tribes, Tribal organizations, Native Hawaiian organizations, relevant labor organizations, and nonprofit and other community-based partners; and(v) if applicable, the community school initiative director; and(C) may—(i) be created for the purposes of supporting and sustaining full-service community schools or may already exist at the time the eligible entity submits its application;(ii) solely focus on full-service community schools or have additional functions and responsibilities;(iii) contribute to the development of an application for a full-service community school; or(iv) provide input into the selection process and requirements for future community school coordinator and community school initiative director candidates.(4) Educator learning communities.— The term educator learning communities means a group of primarily instructional staff in an eligible school who are given common planning time to participate in ongoing decisionmaking and planning to engage in professional development and to examine their practice and student performance in order to improve school policy and classroom teaching.
The bill says: by inserting before paragraph (5), as redesignated by paragraph (1), the following:
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 7272)
20 U.S.C. 7272(5)changedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 10181(b)
The bill says: in the matter preceding clause (i) of subparagraph (A), by striking "section 4623(a)(1)(A)" and inserting "section 4623(a)(1)";
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 7272)
20 U.S.C. 7272(5)(A)(ii)changedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 10181(b)
The bill says: in clause (ii), by striking "(25 U.S.C. 450b)" and inserting "(25 U.S.C. 5304)"; and
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 7272)
20 U.S.C. 7272(5)(A)(iii)(IV)changedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 10181(b)
The bill says: in clause (iii)(IV), by striking "(25 U.S.C. 450b)" and inserting "(25 U.S.C. 5304)"; and
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 7272)
20 U.S.C. 7272(5)rewrittenby H.R. 10421 Sec. 10181(b)
(B) With respect to a grant for activities described in section 4623(a)(2), a consortium of—(i) 1 or more local educational agencies; and(ii) 1 or more community-based organizations, nonprofit organizations, Indian Tribes, Tribal organizations, Native Hawaiian organizations, or other public or private entities.
The bill says: by amending subparagraph (B) to read as follows:
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 7272)
20 U.S.C. 7272added (6)by H.R. 10421 Sec. 10181(b)
(6) Eligible school.— The term eligible school means a public elementary school or secondary school that—(A) has a student body with regard to which not less than 40 percent of students are eligible for a free or reduced-price lunch under the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1751 et seq.); or(B) has been identified for comprehensive support and improvement, targeted support and improvement, or additional targeted support pursuant to section 1111(d) or otherwise has been identified by the State as a school in need of additional support.
The bill says: by inserting after paragraph (5), as redesignated by paragraph (1), the following:
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 7272)
20 U.S.C. 7272(7)(A)changedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 10181(b)
The bill says: in subparagraph (A), by striking "and" after the semicolon;
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 7272)
20 U.S.C. 7272(7)(B)changedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 10181(b)
The bill says: in subparagraph (B), by striking the period at the end and inserting "; and"; and
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 7272)
20 U.S.C. 7272(7)added (C)by H.R. 10421 Sec. 10181(b)
(C) incorporates the pillars of community schools.
The bill says: by adding at the end the following:
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 7272)
20 U.S.C. 7272added (8)by H.R. 10421 Sec. 10181(b)
(8) Indian Tribe.— The term Indian Tribe has the meaning given the term in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5304).(9) Tribal organization.— The term Tribal organization has the meaning given the term in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5304).(10) Native Hawaiian community-based organization.— The term Native Hawaiian community-based organization has the meaning given the term in section 6207 of this Act.(11) Native Hawaiian educational organization.— The term Native Hawaiian educational organization has the meaning given the term in section 6207 of this Act.(12) Native Hawaiian organization.— The term Native Hawaiian organization has the meaning given the term in section 6207 of this Act.(13) Pillars of community schools.— The term pillars of community schools means all of the following key practices:(A) Integrated student supports for the students of a community school that provide in- and out-of-school support for students, address well-being, address out-of-school barriers to learning through partnerships with social and health services agencies, including mental and behavioral health agencies and providers, and are coordinated by a community school coordinator, which may include—(i) medical, dental, vision care, and mental and behavioral health services, including mental health literacy for students and staff; and(ii) individuals to assist with homeless prevention, eviction protections, emergency and long-term housing stability, and affordable home ownership services, transportation, nutrition, citizenship preparation, or criminal justice issues, and other services.(B) Expanded and enriched learning time and opportunities, including evidence-based strategies, and including before-school, after-school, during-school, weekend, and summer programs that provide additional academic instruction, individualized academic support, enrichment activities, or learning opportunities for students of a community school that—(i) may emphasize real-world project-based learning in which students can apply their learning to contexts that are relevant and engaging; and(ii) may include art, music, drama, creative writing, hands-on experience with engineering or science (including computer science), career and technical education, evidence-based tutoring that is aligned with classroom success and homework help, and recreational programs that enhance and are consistent with the school’s curriculum.(C) Active student, family, and community engagement that—(i) brings students, parents, and families of students at the community school and in the community into the school as partners in students’ education, including meaningfully involving parents and families in the community school’s decisionmaking processes;(ii) allows the community school to serve as a hub for services, activities, and programs for students, families, and members of the neighborhood that the community school serves;(iii) provides adults with desired educational and other opportunities; and(iv) provides centralized supports for families and communities in community schools, which may include English as a second language classes, citizenship preparation, computer skills, art, homeless prevention, eviction protections, emergency and long-term housing stability and affordable home ownership services, child abuse and neglect prevention supports, health and mental health literacy programs, digital literacy training, or other programs that bring community members into a school building for meetings, events, or programming.(D) Collaborative leadership and practices that build a culture of professional learning, collective trust, and shared responsibility for each community school using strategies that—(i) shall, at a minimum, include a school-based leadership team with representation of student, parent, and family leader, and community voice, a community school coordinator, and a community-wide leadership team;(ii) ensure that students, staff, families, and community members have a voice in major school decisions through representation on decisionmaking teams, as well as inclusive, asset-based, and democratic school culture;(iii) may include other leadership or governance teams, community school steering committees, or other community coalitions, educator collaborative learning communities, and other staff to manage the multiple, complex joint work of school and community organizations; and(iv) ensure that school governance teams emphasize representation among historically marginalized groups and reflect the diversity of the community, including diversity with respect to language, race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, and role in the schooling process.(E) Rigorous, community-connected classroom instruction, such that teaching and learning in the school infuses high-level content and skills with real-world learning opportunities and the curriculum is deeply connected to the local community and students’ identities, cultures, and experiences, providing opportunities for students to engage in meaningful inquiry-based learning and problem-solving. This may include—(i) instructional resources, curriculum, and professional learning that are modified to reflect and support a community-based learning approach in community schools, emphasizing locally designed community-based curriculum and pedagogy to improve students’ sense of agency; or(ii) development and administration of assessments that provide evidence of the impact or value of community-based pedagogy (such as performance assessments that include capstone projects, portfolios, and similar assessments).(F) A culture of belonging, safety, and care, such that the school climate is welcoming and fosters trust among students, families, partners, and staff, each person in the school community is valued for their rich diversity of experiences and is encouraged to share their views
The bill says: by inserting after paragraph (7), as redesignated by paragraph (1), the following:
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 7272)
20 U.S.C. 7272added (15)by H.R. 10421 Sec. 10181(b)
(15) Results framework.— The term results framework means comprehensive, evidence-based annual goals and aligned quantifiable indicators demonstrating continuous improvement with respect to students, particularly disadvantaged students, that—(A) are established by an eligible entity or State, as applicable;(B) serve as targets for each year of the framework; and(C) shall include at least the following goals:(i) Students (including children in prekindergarten and kindergarten) are ready for school in accordance with the State’s ambitious long-term goals and indicators, as described in section 1111(c)(4).(ii) Students are engaged and academically achieving in school.(iii) Students are physically and mentally healthy, and are experiencing positive social and emotional development, including identity development.(iv) Schools and school neighborhoods are safe and provide a positive and equitable school climate for learning.(v) Parents and families are partners in supporting children’s education.(vi) Students are ready for postsecondary education and 21st century careers.(vii) Students are contributing to their communities.(viii) Students are civically engaged or are active participants in democracy.(ix) Students are not chronically absent.(16) School-based leadership team.— The term school-based leadership team means a team established by a full-service community school that—(A) is responsible for supporting the implementation of a full-service community school program; and(B) is composed of not more than 15 people, which shall include—(i) not less than 2 parents or family members of students attending the eligible school;(ii) not less than 2 educators or other staff from the eligible school;(iii) the principal of the school;(iv) the community school coordinator;(v) representatives of nonprofit organizations that serve the school;(vi) community partners;(vii) school administration, including administrative staff and other non-instructional staff such as specialized instructional support personnel; and(viii) in the case of a secondary school, students.
The bill says: by inserting after paragraph (14), as redesignated by paragraph (1), the following:
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 7272)
20 U.S.C. 7275rewrittenby H.R. 10421 Sec. 10181(c)
4625 Full-service community school support for whole-child success.—(a) Grants authorized.—(1) In General.— From funds made available under section 4601(c), the Secretary shall carry out a full-service community school program by using—(A) not less than 80 percent of such funds to award, on a competitive basis—(i) planning grants under subsection (b) to eligible entities, for a period of not more than 2 years, in an amount that—(I) is not less than $100,000; and(II) may not exceed the amount equal to $100,000 for each eligible school to be served by the eligible entity under the grant;(ii) 5-year implementation grants under subsection (c) to eligible entities, in an amount of not less than $250,000 each year for each eligible school to be served by the eligible entity under the grant; and(iii) expansion grants under subsection (d) to eligible entities, for a period of not less than 3 and not more than 5 years, in an amount of not less than $300,000 each year and an additional $150,000 for each additional school, except that for fiscal years 2027 through 2029, the total funds for expansion grants under this subparagraph shall be no more than 20 percent of the total amount available under this paragraph;(B) not more than 15 percent of such funds to award 5-year grants under subsection (f), on a competitive basis, to States; and(C) not more than 5 percent of such funds to provide technical assistance for full-service community schools under subsection (h).(2) Reservation of funds.— From the total amount described under paragraph (1)(A) for a fiscal year, the Secretary shall reserve not less than 5 percent to carry out subsection (g).(3) Priority.— In awarding grants under subsections (b), (c), and (d), the Secretary shall give priority to eligible entities that are or include—(A) a high-need local educational agency or consortium of high-need local educational agencies;(B) a local educational agency that receives basic support payments under section 7003(b)(1);(C) a local educational agency or consortium of local educational agencies located in a rural area;(D) an Indian Tribe;(E) a Tribal organization;(F) a Native Hawaiian community-based organization; or(G) a Native Hawaiian educational organization.(b) Planning and capacity building grants.—(1) Application.— An eligible entity that desires a planning grant under this subsection shall submit an application to the Secretary at such time and in such manner as the Secretary may require. The Secretary shall require that each such application include all of the following:(A) A description of the eligible entity.(B) An assurance that the eligible entity will establish a community-wide leadership team that contributes to the planning and implementation of a full-service community school program.(C) A description of the capacity of the eligible entity to coordinate and, in collaboration with its partner entities, facilitate the implementation of all pillars of community schools at 1 or more full-service community schools through an implementation grant under subsection (c), including by providing a description of student, educator, family, and community engagement to demonstrate the interest described in subparagraph (D)(i).(D) The identification of 1 or more eligible schools that—(i) show a strong interest, voluntarily, in participating in a full-service community school supported by an implementation grant under subsection (c);(ii) have demonstrated significant benefits to using a full-service community school model—(I) including by providing data regarding poverty rates, discipline rates, academic opportunities and achievement and other outcomes, student physical and mental health, or additional information connected to the pillars of community schools; and(II) which may include providing documentation regarding whether such school has been identified for comprehensive support and improvement, targeted support and improvement, or additional targeted support pursuant to section 1111(d); and(iii) have committed to establishing or designating a school-based leadership team to support the school’s full-service community school initiative.(E) The designation of an individual to serve as the district liaison for the area served by the eligible entity, who will direct the planning and implementation of any grants under this subsection or subsection (c) or (d), including by coordinating with—(i) students, families, educators, principals, and other school leaders of eligible schools identified under subparagraph (D);(ii) service providers, including potential service providers, and system-level partners, such as government agencies, Indian Tribes, Tribal organizations, Native Hawaiian organizations, relevant labor organizations, and nonprofit and other community-based partners; and(iii) community members, such as residents, community led councils, local businesses, stakeholders, early childhood education providers, hospitals or clinics, community organizations, and local nonprofit organizations.(F) An identification of the initial community-wide leadership team for purposes of this section and the school-based leadership team for each eligible school identified under subparagraph (D), and, if either such team does not exist as of the date of the application, the process that will be put in place to establish such team.(G) If applicable, plans for hiring additional staff, providing additional compensation to existing staff, or contracting with 1 or more nonprofit entities to help the eligible entity apply for an implementation grant under subsection (c).(H) A data-sharing agreement between the local educational agency and partner entities and services that ensure the sharing of relevant real-time student data to conduct the needs and assets assessment described in paragraph (2)(A)(i)(I).(I) An assurance that any grant funds awarded will benefit members of the community served without discrimination based on race, co
The bill says: Section 4625 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7275) is amended to read as follows:
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 7275)
20 U.S.C. 7273(a)renumberedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 10181(d)
The bill says: by redesignating paragraph (2) as paragraph (3); and
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 7273)
20 U.S.C. 7273(a)changedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 10181(d)
(1) Promise neighborhoods.— The Secretary shall use not less than 95 percent of the amounts made available under section 4601(b)(2)(B) to award grants, on a competitive basis and subject to subsection (e), to eligible entities for the implementation of a comprehensive, effective continuum of coordinated services that meets the purpose described in section 4621(1) by carrying out activities in neighborhoods—(A) that have—(i) high concentrations of low-income individuals; and(ii) multiple signs of distress, which may include high rates of poverty, childhood obesity, academic challenges, and juvenile delinquency, adjudication, or incarceration; and(B) that may have schools implementing comprehensive support and improvement activities or targeted support and improvement activities under section 1111(d).(2) Full-service community schools authorized.— The Secretary shall use the amounts made available under section 4601(c) to carry out the full-service community school program under section 4625(a).
The bill says: by striking paragraph (1) and inserting the following:
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 7273)
20 U.S.C. 7273(b)changedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 10181(d)
The bill says: in the subsection heading, by inserting "of promise neighborhoods grants" after "Duration"; and
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 7273)
20 U.S.C. 7273(b)changedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 10181(d)
The bill says: by striking "under this subpart" and inserting "under subsection (a)(1)";
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 7273)
20 U.S.C. 7273(c)changedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 10181(d)
The bill says: in the subsection heading, by inserting "for promise neighborhoods grants" after "Funding";
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 7273)
20 U.S.C. 7273(c)changedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 10181(d)
The bill says: by striking "under this subpart" and inserting "under subsection (a)(1)"; and
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 7273)
20 U.S.C. 7273(c)changedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 10181(d)
The bill says: by striking "meeting—" and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting the following: "meeting the performance metrics described in section 4624(h).";
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 7273)
20 U.S.C. 7273(d)removedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 10181(d)
The bill says: by striking paragraph (2);
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 7273)
20 U.S.C. 7273(d)renumberedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 10181(d)
The bill says: by redesignating paragraph (3) as paragraph (2); and
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 7273)
20 U.S.C. 7273(d)(2)changedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 10181(d)
The bill says: in paragraph (2), as redesignated by subparagraph (B), by striking "under this subpart" each place the term appears and inserting "under subsection (a)(1)";
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 7273)
20 U.S.C. 7273(e)changedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 10181(d)
The bill says: in subsection (e), by inserting "and amounts provided under section 4601(c)" after "subsection (a)"; and
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 7273)
20 U.S.C. 7273(f)changedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 10181(d)
The bill says: in the subsection heading, by inserting "promise neighborhood" before "grants";
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 7273)
20 U.S.C. 7273(f)changedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 10181(d)
The bill says: by striking "and not fewer than 10 grants for activities described in section 4625"; and
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 7273)
20 U.S.C. 7273(f)changedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 10181(d)
The bill says: by striking "the requirements of subsection (a)(2)" and inserting "the requirements of subsection (a)(3)".
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 7273)
20 U.S.C. 6641(b)renumberedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 10191(a)
The bill says: by redesignating paragraph (3) as paragraph (5);
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 6641)
20 U.S.C. 6641(b)added (3)by H.R. 10421 Sec. 10191(a)
(3) Eligible low-performing state.— The term eligible low-performing State means a State that, for the 2 most recent consecutive assessment cycles, ranks within the lowest quintile based on the percentage of students performing at or above the "basic" achievement level in 4th grade reading, as measured under the National Assessment of Educational Progress carried out under section 303(b)(2) of the National Assessment of Educational Progress Authorization Act.(4) High-impact tutoring.— The term high-impact tutoring means a form of teaching that—(A) is conducted 1-on-1 or in small groups;(B) is intended to complement core classroom instruction; and(C) includes—(i) substantial time each week engaged in tutoring with trained personnel;(ii) a sustained and strong relationship between the student and tutor;(iii) progress monitoring of student knowledge and skills attainment;(iv) an alignment with core classroom instruction; and(v) supportive coaching for the tutor to ensure quality interactions.
The bill says: by inserting after paragraph (2) the following:
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 6641)
20 U.S.C. 6641(b)added (6)by H.R. 10421 Sec. 10191(a)
(6) Science of reading.— The term science of reading means an interdisciplinary body of research from cognitive science, neuroscience, and education regarding the development of reading and writing proficiency, including research that—(A) demonstrates the explicit, systematic use of the essential components of phonemic awareness, phonic decoding, fluency, language structure, oral language, vocabulary, background knowledge, and literacy knowledge, which together lead to strong comprehension; and(B) recognizes the connection of reading and writing and the importance of strong writing instruction.(7) Universal early literacy screening.— The term universal early literacy screening means the systematic and periodic evidence-based assessment of all students’ foundational reading skills, including phonological and phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension, as developmentally appropriate, to identify those at risk for reading difficulties and to provide timely, evidence-based interventions.
The bill says: by adding at the end the following:
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 6641)
20 U.S.C. 6641(b)(1)(K)changedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 10191(b)
The bill says: in subparagraph (K), by striking "and" after the semicolon;
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 6641)
20 U.S.C. 6641(b)(1)(L)changedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 10191(b)
The bill says: in subparagraph (L), by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon; and
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 6641)
20 U.S.C. 6641(b)(1)added (M)by H.R. 10421 Sec. 10191(b)
(M) excludes three-cueing models or related instructional approaches that primarily—(i) use meaning drawn from context, pictures, or syntax as the primary basis for teaching word recognition (commonly referred to as "meaning, structure and syntax, and visual cues" or "MSV"); or(ii) teach visual memory as the primary basis for word recognition; and(N) uses effective language instruction to support literacy and oral language development, particularly for English learners and children with disabilities.
The bill says: by adding at the end the following:
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 6641)
20 U.S.C. 6642changedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 10192(1)
(a) Grants authorized.— From the amounts reserved by the Secretary under section 2201(2) and not reserved under subsection (b), the Secretary shall—(1) award grants, on a competitive basis, to State educational agencies to enable the State educational agencies to—(A) provide subgrants to eligible entities serving a diversity of geographic areas, giving priority to entities serving greater numbers or percentages of children from low-income families;(B) develop or enhance comprehensive literacy instruction plans that ensure high-quality instruction and effective strategies in reading and writing for children from early childhood education through grade 12, including English learners and children with disabilities; and(C) implement statewide policies and systems of support to assist local educational agencies and teacher preparation programs in improving literacy instruction and outcomes; and(2) award grants to all eligible low-performing States that submit applications, pursuant to the absolute priority provided under subsection (e)(2).
The bill says: by striking subsection (a) and inserting the following:
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 6642)
20 U.S.C. 6642changedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 10192(2)
(b) Reservation.— From the amounts reserved to carry out this subpart for a fiscal year, the Secretary shall reserve—(1) not more than a total of 5 percent for national activities, which—(A) shall include an evaluation—(i) that meets the requirements of section 2225; and(ii) that may not be canceled or deferred, unless the entity contracted by the Director of the Institute of Education Sciences to conduct the evaluation violates the terms of the contract, has been given written justification for the contract’s termination, and has been provided an opportunity to appeal the termination within 30 days of receiving the notice of termination; and(B) shall include technical assistance, training, data collection, and reporting, which may include support for the regional educational laboratories (described in section 174 of the Education Sciences Reform Act of 2002) and comprehensive centers (established pursuant to section 203 of the Educational Technical Assistance Act of 2002) to support literacy research and technical assistance;(2) sufficient funds to provide grant awards to all eligible low-performing States, pursuant to the absolute priority provided under subsection (e)(2);(3) one half of 1 percent for the Secretary of the Interior to carry out a program described in this subpart at schools operated or funded by the Bureau of Indian Education; and(4) one half of 1 percent for the outlying areas to carry out a program under this subpart.
The bill says: by striking subsection (b) and inserting the following:
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 6642)
20 U.S.C. 6642(c)changedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 10192(3)
The bill says: in subsection (c), by striking "5 years" and inserting "4 years";
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 6642)
20 U.S.C. 6642(d)(2)changedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 10192(4)
(B) A description of how the State educational agency, in collaboration with the State literacy team, if applicable, will develop a State comprehensive literacy instruction plan or will revise and update an already existing State comprehensive literacy instruction plan, including how the State will—(i) implement universal early literacy screenings and intervention services for students at risk of falling behind in becoming proficient in reading by third grade, which may include high-impact tutoring and summer learning programs;(ii) increase access for educators to high-quality instructional materials aligned with the science of reading;(iii) deliver professional development and instructional coaching for educators, with the input of educators, in high-needs schools with the lowest literacy outcomes;(iv) evaluate teacher preparation programs to assess alignment with the science of reading; and(v) meaningfully engage educators from across the State to provide early and ongoing input on how to effectively support educators in improving instructional practice and educational outcomes.
The bill says: by striking subparagraph (B) and inserting the following:
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 6642)
20 U.S.C. 6642(d)(2)changedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 10192(4)
(D) A description of how the State educational agency will use implementation grant funds described in subsection (f)(1) for comprehensive literacy instruction programs as follows:(i) Not less than 15 percent of such grant funds shall be used for State and local programs and activities pertaining to children from birth through kindergarten entry.(ii) Not less than 40 percent of such grant funds shall be used for State and local programs and activities, allocated equitably among the grades of kindergarten through grade 5.(iii) Not less than 40 percent of such grant funds shall be used for State and local programs and activities, allocated equitably among grades 6 through 12.(E) An assurance that the State educational agency will collaborate with the State agency responsible for administering early childhood education programs and the State agency responsible for administering child care programs in the State in improving early literacy opportunities for children and early childhood educators.(F) An assurance that the State educational agency will require each local educational agency in the State to provide sufficient and timely notification to a parent of a student served by such local educational agency who is identified as at risk of reading difficulties or performing below grade level in reading. Such notification shall—(i) include the results of the assessment or screening;(ii) include the strategies that will be provided to the student to help reach proficiency in grade-level literacy standards;(iii) include strategies to parents to support learning at home; and(iv) be provided in an understandable and uniform format and, to the extent practicable, provided in a language the parents can understand.
The bill says: by striking subparagraphs (D) and (E) and inserting the following:
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 6642)
20 U.S.C. 6642changedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 10192(5)
(e) Priority.—(1) Competitive priority.— In awarding grants under this section, the Secretary shall give competitive priority—(A) to State educational agencies that will use the grant funds for evidence-based activities, defined for the purpose of this subsection as activities meeting the requirements of section 8101(21), except that subclause (III) of subparagraph (A)(i) of such section shall not apply;(B) to States that demonstrate, based on the needs assessment described in subsection (d)(2)(A), that the State has not yet implemented, on a statewide basis, a comprehensive approach to the required activities described in subsection (f)(1)(A); and(C) to States that experienced a significant decline in biennial State academic assessment outcomes of 4th and 8th grade reading under the National Assessment of Educational Progress carried out under section 303(b)(3) of the National Assessment of Educational Progress Authorization.(2) Absolute priority.—(A) In general.— In awarding grants under this section, the Secretary shall give absolute priority to eligible low-performing States that satisfy the application requirements described in subsection (d).(B) Identification of eligible low-performing states.— Before announcing a grant competition under this section, the Secretary shall identify and notify any State that qualifies as an eligible low-performing State.(C) Clarification on meeting same requirements.— An eligible low-performing State that receives a grant under this section shall meet the same requirements as a State awarded a grant under this section on a competitive basis.
The bill says: by striking subsection (e) and inserting the following:
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 6642)
20 U.S.C. 6642changedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 10192(6)
(f) State activities.—(1) In general.— Each State that receives a grant under this section shall use grant funds not allocated under paragraph (2) to carry out each of the following:(A) Ensure pre-service training and in-service training are aligned between them and with the science of reading and designed, in collaboration with teachers and institutions of higher education, to support teachers in understanding the evidence base on how students learn to read and in using evidence-based instructional materials and practices in their classrooms, which may include—(i) creating statewide and regional literacy coaching networks;(ii) evaluating teacher preparation programs to strengthen coursework and training in the science of reading;(iii) evaluating State licensure or certification standards to reflect the science of reading; and(iv) providing pre-service and in-service training for educators on evidence-based screening, assessment, and progress monitoring and instruction for students with or at risk of dyslexia or other reading difficulties.(B) Implement evidence-based interventions aligned with the science of reading and designed to prepare students for success with grade-level work in their core classes, which may include high-impact tutoring and summer learning programs.(C) Provide universal early literacy screening at least once before the third grade, with more regular literacy screenings encouraged as a tool to help identify reading difficulties or dyslexia early, and ensure support is provided to struggling readers.(D) Develop, incentivize, and support the adoption and implementation of recommended high-quality instructional materials aligned with the science of reading.(E) Convene and solicit input from educators as collaborative, expert partners to advise on improving pre-service training, in-service training, and identify other supports that they may need to successfully implement the science of reading in classrooms.(F) Develop policies and procedures, including a parental notification template or other materials for optional use by local educational agencies, to support such local educational agencies in providing sufficient and timely notification, as required under subsection (d)(2)(F), to a parent of a student who is identified as at risk of reading difficulties or performing below grade level in reading.(2) Subgrants.— Each State that receives a grant under this section shall allocate not less than 75 percent of the grant funds to award subgrants to eligible entities to enable the eligible entities to carry out activities to improve literacy, such as—(A) strengthening literacy instruction aligned to the science of reading in early childhood education programs or elementary schools and secondary schools, including through in-service training for educators;(B) employing and training literacy instructional coaches and interventionists;(C) purchasing and adopting high-quality instructional materials aligned with the science of reading;(D) conducting universal early literacy screenings to help identify reading difficulties or dyslexia early;(E) providing direct services to students, which may include high-impact tutoring and summer learning programs, designed to help students reach proficiency in grade-level literacy standards;(F) supporting a child’s learning at home through family literacy services and parents and family engagement initiatives that provide parents with actionable strategies aligned with the science of reading;(G) supporting evidence-based bilingual literacy instruction, including biliteracy development aligned with the science of reading;(H) convening and soliciting early and ongoing input from educators as collaborative, expert partners to advise on improving in-service training and identify other supports that they may need to successfully implement the science of reading in classrooms; and(I) supporting principals and other school leaders to have the necessary understanding of the science of reading to coordinate schoolwide activities and leverage the expertise of teachers, literacy instructional coaches and interventionists, paraprofessionals, school librarians, special education teachers, and other appropriate school-based staff in serving students.(3) Teacher preparation requirements.—(A) Alignment with the science of reading.— Except as provided in subparagraph (B), each State that receives a grant under this section shall complete and publish, not later than 3 years after the date of receipt of the grant funds, a review of all teacher preparation programs in the State to assess alignment with the science of reading and make recommendations to programs, as appropriate, for better aligning course offerings to the science of reading.(B) Exemption.— A State that demonstrates that a review described in subparagraph (A) has recently and similarly been completed and published by the State is not required to use grant funds received under this section to complete and publish an additional review.(g) Reporting Requirements.—(1) Annual report.— Each State that receives a grant under this section shall submit a public report to the Secretary on an annual basis and publish such report in a clear and easily accessible format on the website of the State. Such report shall contain, at a minimum and at the statewide and local educational agency level (in accordance with paragraph (3)) the following information:(A) The number and percent of students receiving screenings and interventions for reading difficulties, disaggregated by grade level and disaggregated by each of the subgroups of students, as defined in section 1111(c)(2).(B) The number and percent of pre-service and in-service teachers receiving professional development and coaching related to the science of reading.(C) The number of local educational agencies using high-quality instructional materials aligned with the science of reading as recommended by the State.(2) Secretary’s
The bill says: by striking subsection (f) and inserting the following:
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 6642)
20 U.S.C. 6692added (c)by H.R. 10421 Sec. 10193(b)
(c) Limitations on secretarial authority.— In carrying out subpart 2 of part B of this title, the Secretary shall not issue any regulation—(1) regarding the definition of the science of reading and comprehensive literacy instruction; or(2) that would directly or indirectly mandate, direct, or control a State, local educational agency, or school’s specific instructional content, academic standards and assessments, curricula, or program of instruction.
The bill says: Section 2302 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6692) is amended by adding at the end the following:
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 6692)
20 U.S.C. 6645added (c)by H.R. 10421 Sec. 10194
(c) Research and development.— The Director of the Institute of Education Sciences shall—(1) sponsor basic and applied research to improve comprehensive literacy instruction and improve students’ academic outcomes, such as on—(A) the relationship between reading books rather than passages in building reading stamina, the relationship between writing instruction and reading comprehension, optimal amounts of time for different aspects of reading and writing instruction in the average classroom, the essential components of effective reading curricula, the relationship between teacher preparation, professional development, and effective reading and writing instruction, and out-of-school factors that impact reading proficiency, including oral language development; and(B) the decreases in cognitive capabilities and attention spans amongst children and youth, including the relationship between screentime, social media, and addictive technology features; and(2) conduct initiatives or activities that promote engagement, the synthesis of education research on the topics described in paragraph (1), the development of related evidence-based practices, and the wide dissemination of such findings—(A) in a manner that is responsive to the educational challenges facing students, families, practitioners, and education system leaders; and(B) that can provide the basis for improving academic instruction and lifelong learning.
The bill says: Section 2225 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6645) is amended by adding at the end the following:
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 6645)
20 U.S.C. 6302(b)changedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 10211
The bill says: Section 1002(b) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6302(b)) is amended by striking "$378,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2017 through 2020" and inserting "$469,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2027 through 2031".
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 6302)
20 U.S.C. 9622(b)(2)(D)changedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 10212(1)
The bill says: by striking "to the extent time and resources allow, and after the requirements described in subparagraph (B) are implemented and the requirements described in subparagraph (C) are met,";
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 9622)
20 U.S.C. 9622(b)(2)(D)changedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 10212(2)
The bill says: by inserting "in public and private elementary schools and secondary schools at least once every 3 years," after "academic achievement"; and
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 9622)
20 U.S.C. 9622(b)(2)(D)changedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 10212(3)
The bill says: by striking "in public and private elementary schools and secondary schools in regularly scheduled intervals".
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 9622)
20 U.S.C. 6364(b)(2)changedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 10215(a)
The bill says: in paragraph (2), by striking "5 years" and inserting "7 years"; and
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 6364)
20 U.S.C. 6364(b)(3)changedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 10215(a)
The bill says: in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking "3 years" and inserting "5 years"; and
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 6364)
20 U.S.C. 6364(b)(3)(A)changedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 10215(a)
The bill says: in subparagraph (A), by striking "a total number of not more than 7 participating State educational agencies" and inserting "a total number of not more than 20 participating State educational agencies";
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 6364)
20 U.S.C. 6364(e)(2)(A)(x)changedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 10215(a)
The bill says: in clause (x) by striking "and" at the end;
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 6364)
20 U.S.C. 6364(e)(2)(A)(xi)(II)changedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 10215(a)
The bill says: in clause (xi)(II), by striking the period at the end and inserting "; and"; and
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 6364)
20 U.S.C. 6364(e)(2)(A)added (xii)by H.R. 10421 Sec. 10215(a)
(xii) be of equal or greater rigor to the State assessments under section 1111(b)(2) (as determined by the Secretary).
The bill says: by adding at the end the following:
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 6364)
20 U.S.C. 6364(f)(1)(B)(i)changedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 10215(a)
The bill says: by striking "comparable to the State assessments" and inserting "of equal or greater rigor to the State assessments"; and
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 6364)
20 U.S.C. 6364(f)(1)(B)(i)changedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 10215(a)
The bill says: by inserting "(as determined by the Secretary)" before ", valid";
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 6364)
20 U.S.C. 6364(i)(3)changedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 10215(a)
The bill says: by striking "comparable to measures of academic achievement" and inserting "of equal or greater rigor to measures of academic achievement"; and
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 6364)
20 U.S.C. 6364(i)(3)changedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 10215(a)
The bill says: by inserting "(as determined by the Secretary)" before "across the State"; and
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 6364)
20 U.S.C. 6364(m)(1)(A)(ii)changedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 10215(a)
The bill says: by striking "comparable with statewide assessments" and inserting "of equal or greater rigor to statewide assessments"; and
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 6364)
20 U.S.C. 6364(m)(1)(A)(ii)changedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 10215(a)
The bill says: by inserting "(as determined by the Secretary)" before the semicolon at the end.
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 6364)
20 U.S.C. 6364(k)changedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 10215(b)
The bill says: by striking "A State" and inserting the following:
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 6364)
20 U.S.C. 6364(k)added (2)by H.R. 10421 Sec. 10215(b)
(2) Authorization of appropriations.— In addition to amounts otherwise made available, there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $100,000,000 for the fiscal year in which the date of the enactment of Transforming Education for the Future Act occurs, and for each of the 4 succeeding fiscal years.
The bill says: by adding at the end the following:
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 6364)
20 U.S.C. 6311rewrittenby H.R. 10421 Sec. 10221(1)
The bill says: by amending subsection (c)(3) to read as follows:
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 6311)
20 U.S.C. 6311changedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 10221(2)
The bill says: by striking subclause (VIII) of section 1111(e)(1)(B)(iii) (and redesignating the succeeding subclauses accordingly); and
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 6311)
20 U.S.C. 6311changedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 10221(3)
The bill says: by striking subclause (I) of section (h)(1)(C)(i) (and redesignating the succeeding subclauses accordingly).
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 6311)
20 U.S.C. 6311(c)(4)(B)(iii)(I)changedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 10222(1)
The bill says: in subclause (I), by striking "and" at the end;
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 6311)
20 U.S.C. 6311(c)(4)(B)(iii)(II)changedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 10222(1)
The bill says: in subclause (II), by striking the period at the end and inserting "; and"; and
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 6311)
20 U.S.C. 6311(c)(4)(B)(iii)added (III)by H.R. 10421 Sec. 10222(1)
(III) student access to and completion of advanced coursework.
The bill says: by adding at the end the following:
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 6311)
20 U.S.C. 6311(c)(4)(B)(v)(I)(bb)changedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 10222(2)
The bill says: in item (bb), by striking "and" at the end;
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 6311)
20 U.S.C. 6311(c)(4)(B)(v)(I)renumberedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 10222(2)
The bill says: by redesignating item (cc) as item (dd); and
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 6311)
20 U.S.C. 6311(c)(4)(B)(v)(I)added (cc)by H.R. 10421 Sec. 10222(2)
(cc) measures school climate and safety in accordance with subclause (III); and
The bill says: by inserting after item (bb) the following:
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 6311)
20 U.S.C. 6311(c)(4)(B)(v)(II)changedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 10222(2)
The bill says: by striking subclause (VII);
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 6311)
20 U.S.C. 6311(c)(4)(B)(v)(II)renumberedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 10222(2)
The bill says: by redesignating subclauses (III) through (VI) as items (aa) through (dd), respectively;
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 6311)
20 U.S.C. 6311(c)(4)(B)(v)(II)renumberedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 10222(2)
The bill says: by redesignating subclause (VIII) as item (ee); and
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 6311)
20 U.S.C. 6311(c)(4)(B)(v)(II)(cc)changedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 10222(2)
The bill says: in item (cc), as so redesignated, by inserting "except for as applied to high school students," before "student access"; and
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 6311)
20 U.S.C. 6311(c)(4)(B)(v)added (III)by H.R. 10421 Sec. 10222(2)
(III)(aa) School climate and safety shall be measured through the level of participation (relative to the total population of the school) in representative qualitative research methods, including—(AA) focus groups;(BB) interviews; and(CC) surveys.(bb) In carrying out a representative qualitative research method under item (aa), the State shall—(AA) include questions on school discipline practices, class sizes, quality and availability of mental health supports, quality and inclusivity of curriculum and instruction, clarity and accessibility of emergency plans, and any other questions as determined by the State;(BB) make such methods accessible to English learners, students with disabilities, and students reading below grade level, based on the most currently available State academic assessment data under subsection (b)(2), as applicable; and(CC) ensure such methods are completed by a representative sample of students, educators, and, to the extent practicable, parents.
The bill says: by adding at the end the following:
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 6311)
20 U.S.C. 6303(a)(1)changedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 10223(a)
The bill says: Section 1003(a)(1) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6303(a)(1)) is amended by striking "7 percent" and inserting "10 percent".
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 6303)
20 U.S.C. 6311(d)(3)renumberedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 10223(b)
The bill says: by redesignating subparagraphs (A) and (B) as subparagraphs (B) and (C), respectively;
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 6311)
20 U.S.C. 6311(d)(3)changedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 10223(b)
(3) Continued support for school and local educational agency improvement. To ensure continued progress to improve student academic achievement and school success in the State, the State educational agency— (A) shall— (i) establish statewide exit criteria for— (I) schools identified by the State for comprehensive support and improvement under subsection (c)(4)(D)(i), which, if not satisfied within a State-determined number of years (not to…
The bill says: by striking "State, the State educational agency" and inserting the following:
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 6311)
20 U.S.C. 6311(d)(3)(B)changedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 10223(b)
The bill says: by inserting "the State educational agency" before "shall";
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 6311)
20 U.S.C. 6311(d)(3)(B)(i)changedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 10223(b)
The bill says: in the matter preceding subclause (I), by striking "establish statewide exit criteria for" and inserting "with respect to statewide exit criteria, establish";
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 6311)
20 U.S.C. 6311(d)(3)(B)(i)renumberedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 10223(b)
The bill says: by redesignating subclause (II) as subclause (III);
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 6311)
20 U.S.C. 6311(d)(3)(B)(i)changedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 10223(b)
(I) such criteria for when a school is no longer identified by the State for comprehensive support and improvement under subsection (c)(4)(D)(i) or targeted support and improvement under subsection (c)(4)(C), where such requirements include that such school must improve outcomes, for no less than 2 consecutive years for the lowest-performing subgroups at such school; and(II) specific steps that such State educational agency will take to assist schools that do not meaningfully improve student subgroup outcomes within 3 years of entering comprehensive support and improvement under subsection (c)(4)(D)(i) or targeted support and improvement under subsection (c)(4)(C), which may include more rigorous State-determined action, such as the implementation of interventions (which may include addressing school-level operations); and
The bill says: by striking subclause (I) and inserting the following:
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 6311)
20 U.S.C. 6311(d)(3)(B)(i)(III)changedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 10223(b)
The bill says: in subclause (III), as so redesignated, by inserting "such criteria for" before "schools described in";
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 6311)
20 U.S.C. 6311(d)(3)(B)(ii)changedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 10223(b)
The bill says: by striking "periodically" and inserting "not less than once every 3 years," before "review resource allocation"; and
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 6311)
20 U.S.C. 6311(d)(3)(B)(ii)(II)changedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 10223(b)
The bill says: in subclause (II), by striking "and" at the end;
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 6311)
20 U.S.C. 6311(d)(3)(B)(iii)(II)changedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 10223(b)
The bill says: in clause (iii)(II), by striking "and" at the end; and
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 6311)
20 U.S.C. 6311(d)(3)(B)added (iv)by H.R. 10421 Sec. 10223(b)
(iv) publish on a publicly accessible website of the State educational agency—(aa) evidence-based school improvement strategies; and(bb) information with respect to how such agency will support local educational agencies and schools in developing comprehensive support and improvement plans under paragraph (1) or targeted support and improvement plans under paragraph (2), respectively;(v) explain how such agency will work with schools served by such agency described in subclauses (II) and (III) of clause (ii), and the local educational agencies that serve such schools, to implement improvement efforts related to comprehensive support and improvement under subsection (c)(4)(D)(i) or targeted support and improvement under subsection (c)(4)(C); and(vi) an assurance that State educational agencies will require local educational agencies to provide additional funding to schools identified for comprehensive support and improvement under subsection (c)(4)(D)(i) or targeted support and improvement under subsection (c)(4)(C) than such schools were provided prior to the designation, as practicable.
The bill says: by adding at the end the following:
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 6311)
20 U.S.C. 6311(d)(3)(C)changedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 10223(b)
The bill says: in subparagraph (C), as so redesignated, by inserting "the State educational agency" before "may".
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 6311)
20 U.S.C. 6302(c)changedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 21001(b)
The bill says: Section 1002(c) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6302(c)) is amended by striking "$374,751,000 for each of fiscal years 2017 through 2020" and inserting "$100,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2027 through 2031".
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 6302)
20 U.S.C. 6302(d)changedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 21001(c)
The bill says: Section 1002(d) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6302(d)) is amended by striking "$47,614,000 for each of fiscal years 2017 through 2020" and inserting "$100,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2027 through 2031".
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 6302)
20 U.S.C. 6603(a)changedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 21001(d)
The bill says: Section 2003(a) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6603(a)) is amended by striking "$2,295,830,000 for each of fiscal years 2017 through 2020" and inserting "2,400,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2027 through 2031".
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 6603)
20 U.S.C. 6801changedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 21001(e)
The bill says: Section 3001 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6801) is amended by striking paragraphs (1) through (4) and inserting "$1,000,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2027 through 2031".
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 6801)
20 U.S.C. 7355cchangedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 21001(f)
The bill says: Section 5234 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7355c) is amended by striking "$169,840,000 for each of the fiscal years 2017 through 2020" and inserting "$400,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2027 through 2031".
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 7355c)
20 U.S.C. 6613(b)(3)(E)(i)changedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 22101(1)
The bill says: in clause (i), by inserting "and develop digital literacy, media literacy, and AI literacy skills" before the semicolon;
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 6613)
20 U.S.C. 6613(b)(3)(E)(v)changedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 22101(2)
(v) develop policy with school, local educational agency, community, or State leaders; and
The bill says: in clause (v), by striking "and";
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 6613)
20 U.S.C. 6613(b)(3)(E)(vi)changedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 22101(3)
The bill says: in clause (vi), by striking the semicolon and inserting "; and"; and
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 6613)
20 U.S.C. 6613(b)(3)(E)added (vii)by H.R. 10421 Sec. 22101(4)
(vii) reduce and prevent bullying and harassment in schools;(viii) develop cultural competency and implement culturally relevant curricula and instruction in the classroom;(ix) integrate restorative practices (as such term is defined in section 21002 in Transforming Education for the Future Act) into multi-tiered system of supports frameworks, positive behavior interventions and supports, and other disciplinary procedures and processes in schools;(x) develop resources and supports for students who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, or any other minority sexual or gender identity; and(xi) integrate arts and design principles into curricula and instruction centered on science, technology, engineering, and math (commonly referred to as "STEM").
The bill says: by adding at the end the following:
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 6613)
42 U.S.C. 294tadded 764Bby H.R. 10421 Sec. 22403
764B. Programs to promote mental health among the education workforce.—(a) Programs To promote mental health among education professionals and other school staff.—(1) In general.— The Secretary shall award grants or contracts to eligible entities to establish or enhance evidence-based or evidence-informed programs dedicated to improving mental health and resiliency for education professionals and other school staff.(2) Eligibility.— To be eligible to receive a grant or contract under this subsection, an entity shall be a State educational agency, a local educational agency, an institution of higher education, or a consortia thereof.(3) Use of funds.— A recipient of a grant or contract under this subsection shall use funds received through the grant or contract to implement a new program or enhance an existing program to promote mental health among education professionals and other school staff, which may include—(A) improving awareness among education professionals and other school staff about risk factors for, and signs of, suicide and mental health or substance use disorders, in accordance with evidence-based or evidence-informed practices;(B) establishing new, or enhancing existing, evidence-based or evidence-informed programs for preventing suicide and improving mental health and resiliency among education professionals and other school staff;(C) establishing new, or enhancing existing, peer-support programs among education professionals and other school staff; or(D) providing mental health care, follow-up services and care by a licensed or certified mental health professional (including by means of telehealth), or a referral for such care or services by a licensed or certified mental health professional, as appropriate.(4) Priority.— In awarding grants and contracts under this subsection, the Secretary shall give priority to eligible entities in areas with a high percentage of schools receiving financial assistance under part A of title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965.(b) Training grants.— The Secretary may establish a program to award grants to institutions of higher education, State educational agencies, local educational agencies, State or local governments, Indian Tribes or Tribal organizations, or other appropriate public or private nonprofit entities (or consortia of entities, including entities promoting multidisciplinary approaches) to support the inclusion in educator preparation programs (including administrator preparation programs), and in training, continuing education, or professional development programs for education professionals and other school staff, of evidence-based or evidence-informed strategies—(1) to address mental and substance use disorders; and(2) to improve mental health and resiliency among education professionals and other school staff.(c) Grant terms.— A grant or contract awarded under subsection (a) or (b) shall be for a period of 3 years.(d) Application submission.— An entity seeking a grant or contract under subsection (a) or (b) shall submit an application to the Secretary at such time, in such manner, and accompanied by such information as the Secretary may require.(e) Annual report.— An entity awarded a grant or contract under subsection (a) or (b) shall submit to the Secretary an annual report evaluating the activities supported by the grant or contract.(f) Definitions.— In this section:(1) The term institution of higher education has the meaning given to such term in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965.(2) The terms local educational agency and State educational agency have the meanings given to such terms in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965.(g) Authorization of appropriations.— To carry out this section, there is authorized to be appropriated $35,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2027 through 2029.
The bill says: The Public Health Service Act is amended by inserting after section 764A (42 U.S.C. 294t) the following:
Bill text · Current law (42 U.S.C. 294t)
20 U.S.C. 6611(c)(4)(B)renumberedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 23141(1)
The bill says: by redesignating clauses (xvi) through (xxi) as clauses (xvii) through (xxii), respectively; and
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 6611)
20 U.S.C. 6611(c)(4)(B)added (xvi)by H.R. 10421 Sec. 23141(2)
(xvi) Providing training for all school personnel, including teachers, principals, other school leaders, specialized instructional support personnel, paraprofessionals, counselors, and mental health professionals, regarding how to address and prevent the misuse of synthetic opioids, including fentanyl or any substituted derivative of fentanyl, among students.
The bill says: by inserting after clause (xv) the following:
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 6611)
20 U.S.C. 6312(b)(12)(B)changedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 23142(1)
(B) work-based learning opportunities that provide students in-depth interaction with industry professionals and, if appropriate, academic credit; and
The bill says: in paragraph (12)(B), by striking "and" at the end;
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 6312)
20 U.S.C. 6312(b)renumberedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 23142(2)
The bill says: by redesignating paragraph (13) as paragraph (14); and
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 6312)
20 U.S.C. 6312(b)added (13)by H.R. 10421 Sec. 23142(3)
(13) how the local educational agency will engage teachers and school leaders, in consultation with parents, local educational agency administrators, public health officials, paraprofessionals, specialized instructional support personnel, school counselors, and school psychologists, to address and prevent the misuse of synthetic opioids, including fentanyl or any substituted derivative of fentanyl, among students; and
The bill says: by inserting after paragraph (12) the following:
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 6312)
20 U.S.C. 6311(g)(1)(F)changedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 23143(1)
(F) how the State educational agency will provide support to local educational agencies in the identification, enrollment, attendance, and school stability of homeless children and youths; and
The bill says: in subparagraph (F), by striking "and" at the end;
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 6311)
20 U.S.C. 6311(g)(1)renumberedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 23143(2)
The bill says: by redesignating subparagraph (G) as subparagraph (H); and
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 6311)
20 U.S.C. 6311(g)(1)added (G)by H.R. 10421 Sec. 23143(3)
(G) how the State educational agency will provide support to local educational agencies receiving assistance under this part in addressing and preventing the misuse of synthetic opioids, including fentanyl or any substituted derivative of fentanyl, among students; and
The bill says: by inserting after subparagraph (F) the following:
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 6311)
20 U.S.C. 9543(a)(1)(H)(ii)changedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 23151(1)
The bill says: in clause (ii), by striking "and" at the end;
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 9543)
20 U.S.C. 9543(a)(1)(H)(iii)changedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 23151(2)
The bill says: in clause (iii), by inserting "and" at the end; and
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 9543)
20 U.S.C. 9543(a)(1)(H)added (iv)by H.R. 10421 Sec. 23151(3)
(iv) access to synthetic opioids, including fentanyl, on school premises, and the effects of such substances on school safety and student health and well-being;
The bill says: by adding at the end the following:
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 9543)
42 U.S.C. 280h-5(f)(1)(A)(iv)changedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 23161(1)
The bill says: in clause (iv), by striking "and" at the end and inserting "or"; and
Bill text · Current law (42 U.S.C. 280h-5)
42 U.S.C. 280h-5(f)(1)(A)added (v)by H.R. 10421 Sec. 23161(2)
(v) the purchase of naloxone to reverse the effects of opioid overdose, and the establishment of other programs to address and prevent the misuse of synthetic opioids, including fentanyl or any substituted derivative of fentanyl; and
The bill says: by adding at the end the following:
Bill text · Current law (42 U.S.C. 280h-5)
20 U.S.C. 7101added Gby H.R. 10421 Sec. 23401(a)
G Safe Schools improvement.—4701 Purpose.— The purpose of this part is to address the problem of bullying and harassment conduct of students in public elementary schools and secondary schools.4702 Anti-bullying policies.—(a) Bullying.— In this part, the term bullying means conduct that adversely affects the ability of one or more students to participate in or benefit from the educational programs or activities of the school by placing a student in fear of harm.(b) Policies.— A State that receives a grant under this title shall require all local educational agencies in the State to carry out the following:(1) Establish policies that prevent and prohibit conduct, including bullying and harassment, that—(A) limits the ability of a student to participate in, or benefit from, a program or activity of a public school or local educational agency; or(B) creates a hostile or abusive educational environment, adversely affecting the education of a student, at a program or activity of a public school or local educational agency, including acts of verbal, nonverbal, or physical aggression or intimidation.(2) The policies required under paragraph (1) shall include a prohibition of bullying or harassment conduct based on—(A) the actual or perceived race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity, and sex characteristics (including intersex traits)), disability, or religion of a student;(B) the actual or perceived race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity, and sex characteristics (including intersex traits)), disability, or religion of a person with whom a student associates or has associated; or(C) any other distinguishing characteristics that may be defined by the State or local educational agency.(3) Provide—(A) annual notice to students, parents, and educational professionals describing the full range of prohibited conduct contained in the discipline policies of such local educational agency; and(B) grievance procedures for students or parents to register complaints regarding the prohibited conduct contained in the discipline policies of such local educational agency, including—(i) the name of the local educational agency officials who are designated as responsible for receiving such complaints; and(ii) timelines that the local educational agency will establish in the resolution of such complaints.(4) Collect annual incidence and frequency of incidents data about the conduct prohibited by the policies described in paragraph (1) at the school level that are accurate and complete and publicly report such data at the school level and local educational agency level. The local educational agency shall ensure that victims or persons responsible for such conduct are not identifiable.4703 State reports.— The chief executive officer of a State that receives a grant under this title, in cooperation with the State educational agency, shall submit a biennial report to the Secretary—(1) on the information reported by local educational agencies in the State pursuant to section 4702(b)(4); and(2) describing the plans of the State for supporting local educational agency efforts to address the conduct prohibited by the policies described in section 4702(b)(1).4704 Evaluation.—(a) Biennial evaluation.— The Secretary shall conduct an independent biennial evaluation of programs and policies to combat bullying and harassment in elementary schools and secondary schools, including implementation of the requirements described in section 4702, including whether such requirements have appreciably reduced the level of the prohibited conduct and have conducted effective parent involvement and training programs.(b) Data collection.— The Commissioner for Education Statistics shall collect data from States, that are subject to independent review, to determine the incidence and frequency of conduct prohibited by the policies described in section 4702.(c) Biennial report.— Not later than January 1, 2027, and every 2 years thereafter, the Secretary shall submit to the President and Congress a report on the findings of the evaluation conducted under subsection (a) together with the data collected under subsection (b) and data submitted by the States under section 4703.4705 Effect on other laws.—(a) Federal and state nondiscrimination laws.— Nothing in this part shall be construed to invalidate or limit rights, remedies, procedures, or legal standards available to victims of discrimination under any other Federal law or law of a State or political subdivision of a State, including title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000d et seq.), title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. 1681 et seq.), section 504 or 505 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 794, 794a), or the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq.). The obligations imposed by this part are in addition to those imposed by title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000d et seq.), title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. 1681 et seq.), section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 794), and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq.).(b) Free speech and expression laws.— Nothing in this part shall be construed to alter legal standards regarding, or affect the rights (including remedies and procedures) available to individuals under, other Federal laws that establish protections for freedom of speech or expression.4706 Rule of construction.— Nothing in this part shall be construed to prohibit a State or local entity from enacting any law with respect to the prevention of bullying or harassment of students that is not inconsistent with this part.
The bill says: Title IV of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7101 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following:
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 7101)
42 U.S.C. 290hhrewrittenby H.R. 10421 Sec. 23501(a)
581 Comprehensive school-based violence prevention program.—(a) In general.— The Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of Education, shall award grants to eligible entities to establish or expand a comprehensive school-based violence prevention program to assist youth at highest risk for involvement in gun violence in local communities and schools (including schools funded by the Bureau of Indian Education).(b) Activities.— Grants awarded under subsection (a) shall, as appropriate, be used for—(1) the implementation of school-based violence prevention programs that—(A) are primarily focused on providing services to students enrolled in kindergarten through 12th grade or youth younger than 19; and(B) use strategies that are evidence-based, culturally competent, trauma-informed, and linguistically and developmentally inclusive, and have demonstrated effectiveness at preventing or reducing violence among youth at highest risk for involvement in gun violence, including strategies that—(i) promote community engagement that supports healthy development, including emphasizing self-esteem and cultural or ethnic pride;(ii) promote healing from trauma and other adverse childhood experiences that increase a young person’s risk for involvement in gun violence;(iii) strengthen the interpersonal and emotional skills of youth, such as communication, problem-solving, empathy, and conflict management;(iv) connect youth to mental health professionals, counselors, mentors, community leaders, crisis intervention professionals, community violence interrupters, or educators trained in trauma-informed care and activities;(v) foster community engagement and safe community environments; or(vi) lessen harms of escalating violence and prevent future risk of violence, including gun violence;(2) technical assistance to local educational agencies and community-based nonprofit organizations with respect to the development of programs described in paragraph (1);(3) facilitating community partnerships among youth, families, schools, local businesses, and agencies with respect to such programs;(4) increasing teacher, school leader, and other school personnel access to evidence-based trauma support services, social and emotional learning, and mental health services through professional development; and(5) collecting data in accordance with subsection (f).(c) Eligibility.— To be eligible for a grant under subsection (a), an entity shall be a partnership that includes—(1) a State educational agency, in coordination with 1 or more local educational agencies located in a municipality or other area of local government—(A) that, for not fewer than 2 of the 3 years preceding the grant application—(i) experienced 35 or more homicides per year;(ii) experienced 20 or more homicides per year and had a homicide rate that was not less than double the national average;(iii) had high rates of violent injury or injury recidivism among youth as determined by the State; or(iv) had a juvenile arrest rate for violent crime that was not less than double the national average; or(B) that demonstrates a unique and compelling need for additional resources to address youth gun violence; and(2) at least 1 community-based nonprofit organization that serves the youth or families of the youth of the 1 or more local educational agencies referred to in paragraph (1).(d) Geographical distribution.— The Secretary shall ensure that grants under subsection (a) are distributed equitably among the regions of the United States.(e) Duration of awards.— A grant under subsection (a) shall be for a period of 5 years, and may be renewed by the Secretary.(f) Evaluation and measures of outcomes.—(1) In general.—(A) Development of evaluation process.— The Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of Education, shall develop a process for evaluating activities carried out through a grant under this section. Such process shall include—(i) the development of guidelines for the submission of program data by grantees;(ii) the development of measures of outcomes (in accordance with subparagraph (B)) to be applied by grantees in evaluating programs carried out through a grant under this section; and(iii) the submission of regular reports by grantees concerning the impacts of programs carried out through a grant under this section.(B) Measures of outcomes.— The Secretary shall develop measures of outcomes to be applied by grantees under this section—(i) to evaluate the impacts of programs carried out through a grant under this section, including outcomes related to the students, families, and local educational systems supported under this section; and(ii) to disaggregate data on such outcomes by the subgroups of students listed in section 1111(c)(2) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965.(C) Submission of data.— Not later than the end of each of the second and last academic years covered by the period of a grant under this section, the grantee shall submit to the Secretary and the Director of the Institute of Education Sciences a report that—(i) includes data to evaluate the success of the program carried out by the grantee based on whether such program is achieving the purposes of the program; and(ii) utilizes the measures of outcomes developed under subparagraph (B), including high school graduation rates, employment rates, and rates of enrollment in postsecondary education and trade schools, in a reasonable manner to demonstrate the progress of the program in achieving such purposes.(D) Evaluation by Secretary and the Director of the Institute of Education Sciences.— Based on the data submitted under subparagraph (C), the Secretary and the Director of the Institute of Education Sciences shall submit to Congress a report at least once every 3 years concerning the results and impacts of the programs carried out with assistance received under this section, including recommendations on how to conduct gun violenc
The bill says: Section 581 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 290hh) (relating to children and violence) is amended to read as follows:
Bill text · Current law (42 U.S.C. 290hh)
20 U.S.C. 7801renumberedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 23701(1)
The bill says: by redesignating paragraphs (19) through (28) as paragraphs (20) through (29), respectively;
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 7801)
20 U.S.C. 7801renumberedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 23701(2)
The bill says: by redesignating paragraphs (29) through (43) as paragraphs (31) through (45), respectively;
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 7801)
20 U.S.C. 7801renumberedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 23701(3)
The bill says: by redesignating paragraphs (44) through (49) as paragraphs (47) through (52), respectively;
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 7801)
20 U.S.C. 7801renumberedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 23701(4)
The bill says: by redesignating paragraphs (50) through (52) as paragraphs (54) through (56), respectively;
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 7801)
20 U.S.C. 7801added (19)by H.R. 10421 Sec. 23701(5)
(19) Effective school library.— The term effective school library means a school library that—(A) is staffed by supporting staff and at least 1 full-time State-certified school librarian who—(i) is an instructional leader, information specialist, and teacher;(ii) supports the digital learning environment and the development of participatory learning, inquiry learning, digital literacy, and information literacy; and(iii) supports, supplements, and elevates the literacy experience through guidance in reading for learning and motivational reading initiatives in order to enhance student achievement and foster lifelong reading and learning;(B) is otherwise adequately staffed to be open to students before, during, and after the school day;(C) has a sufficient collection of professionally curated up-to-date digital and print materials and technology, including openly licensed educational resources;(D) provides appropriate facilities for maintaining and providing equitable access to materials, technology, connectivity, and library and literacy instruction;(E) provides regular skills development or training for classroom teachers, school librarians, library paraprofessional staff, and other educators;(F) provides opportunities for collaboration between classroom teachers and school librarians; and(G) implements nationally recognized professional standards of practice.
The bill says: by inserting after paragraph (18) the following:
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 7801)
20 U.S.C. 7801added (30)by H.R. 10421 Sec. 23701(6)
(30) Information literacy.— The term information literacy means the set of skills needed to find, retrieve, understand, evaluate, analyze, and effectively use information (which includes spoken and broadcast words and videos, printed materials, and digital content, data, and images).
The bill says: by inserting after paragraph (29), as redesignated by paragraph (1), the following:
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 7801)
20 U.S.C. 7801added (46)by H.R. 10421 Sec. 23701(7)
(46) Right to read.— The term right to read means all students have access to—(A) linguistically and developmentally appropriate, evidence-based reading instruction;(B) effective school libraries;(C) family literacy support;(D) culturally diverse and inclusive materials;(E) reading materials in the home; and(F) the freedom to choose reading materials.
The bill says: by inserting after paragraph (45), as redesignated by paragraph (1), the following:
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 7801)
20 U.S.C. 7801added (53)by H.R. 10421 Sec. 23701(8)
(53) Teacher.— The term teacher includes a school librarian.
The bill says: by inserting after paragraph (52), as redesignated by paragraph (1), the following:
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 7801)
20 U.S.C. 6311(a)(4)(A)(ii)(I)(aa)changedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 23702(a)
The bill says: in subsection (a)(4)(A)(ii)(I)(aa), by inserting "(including school librarians)" after "teachers"; and
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 6311)
20 U.S.C. 6311(g)(1)renumberedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 23702(a)
The bill says: by redesignating subparagraph (G) as subparagraph (H);
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 6311)
20 U.S.C. 6311(g)(1)(F)changedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 23702(a)
(F) how the State educational agency will provide support to local educational agencies in the identification, enrollment, attendance, and school stability of homeless children and youths; and
The bill says: in subparagraph (F), by striking "and" after the semicolon;
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 6311)
20 U.S.C. 6311(g)(1)added (G)by H.R. 10421 Sec. 23702(a)
(G) how the State will work to ensure that low-income students, minority students, students with disabilities, and English learners are not disproportionally enrolled in schools that lack an effective school library, and the measures the State educational agency will use to evaluate and publicly report the progress of the State educational agency with respect to ensuring access to an effective school library; and
The bill says: by inserting after subparagraph (F) the following:
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 6311)
20 U.S.C. 6311(g)(1)(H)changedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 23702(a)
The bill says: in subparagraph (H), as redesignated by clause (i), by inserting ", including the development of digital literacy and information literacy skills" after "academic standards"; and
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 6311)
20 U.S.C. 6311(g)(2)(J)changedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 23702(a)
(J) the State educational agency will ensure that all teachers (including school librarians) and paraprofessionals working in a program supported with funds under this part meet applicable State certification and licensure requirements, including any requirements for certification obtained through alternative routes to certification;
The bill says: in subparagraph (J), by inserting "(including school librarians)" after "teachers";
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 6311)
20 U.S.C. 6311(g)(2)(M)changedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 23702(a)
(M) the State has professional standards for paraprofessionals working in a program supported with funds under this part, including qualifications that were in place on the day before December 10, 2015; and
The bill says: in subparagraph (M), by striking "and" after the semicolon;
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 6311)
20 U.S.C. 6311(g)(2)(N)changedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 23702(a)
…or that would reveal personally identifiable information about an individual student; and (III) is consistent with the requirements of section 1232g of this title (commonly known as the "Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974").; and
The bill says: in subparagraph (N), by striking the period at the end and inserting "; and"; and
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 6311)
20 U.S.C. 6311(g)(2)added (O)by H.R. 10421 Sec. 23702(a)
(O) the State educational agency has a policy regarding the right to read and will notify local educational agencies, Indian tribes and tribal organizations, schools, teachers, school librarians, principals, other school leaders, specialized support personnel, parents, and the public of such policy.
The bill says: by adding at the end the following:
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 6311)
20 U.S.C. 6312(a)(1)(A)changedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 23702(b)
(A) is developed with timely and meaningful consultation with teachers (including school librarians), principals, other school leaders, paraprofessionals, specialized instructional support personnel, charter school leaders (in a local educational agency that has charter schools), administrators (including administrators of programs described in other parts of this subchapter), other appropriate school personnel, and with parents of children in schools served under this part; and
The bill says: in subsection (a)(1)(A), by inserting "(including school librarians)" after "teachers"; and
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 6312)
20 U.S.C. 6312(b)(12)(B)changedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 23702(b)
(B) work-based learning opportunities that provide students in-depth interaction with industry professionals and, if appropriate, academic credit; and
The bill says: in paragraph (12)(B), by striking "and" after the semicolon;
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 6312)
20 U.S.C. 6312(b)removedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 23702(b)
The bill says: by striking paragraph (13); and
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 6312)
20 U.S.C. 6312(b)added (13)by H.R. 10421 Sec. 23702(b)
(13) how the local educational agency will—(A) support and improve effective school libraries by supporting the work of State-certified school librarians to ensure that students have equitable access to such libraries; and(B) assist schools in developing effective school libraries to provide students an opportunity to develop digital literacy and information literacy skills and improve academic achievement;(14) the policies the local educational agency has in place to protect the right to read; and(15) any other information on how the local educational agency proposes to use funds to meet the purposes of this part, and that the local educational agency determines appropriate to provide, which may include a description of how the local educational agency will assist schools in identifying and serving gifted and talented students.
The bill says: by adding at the end the following:
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 6312)
20 U.S.C. 6603(b)changedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 23703(a)
The bill says: in subsection (b), by inserting "except for subpart 2," after "part B,"; and
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 6603)
20 U.S.C. 6603added (c)by H.R. 10421 Sec. 23703(a)
(c) Literacy education for all, results for the nation.— There are authorized to be appropriated—(1) for grants authorized under section 2222, $500,000,000 for fiscal year 2027 and each of the succeeding 4 fiscal years; and(2) for grants authorized under section 2226, $100,000,000 for fiscal year 2027 and each of the succeeding 4 fiscal years.
The bill says: by adding at the end the following:
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 6603)
20 U.S.C. 6611(c)(4)(B)renumberedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 23703(b)
The bill says: by redesignating clauses (xiv) through (xxi) as clauses (xvii) through (xxiv), respectively;
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 6611)
20 U.S.C. 6611(c)(4)(B)rewrittenby H.R. 10421 Sec. 23703(b)
The bill says: by amending clause (xiii) to read as follows:
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 6611)
20 U.S.C. 6611(c)(4)(B)added (xiv)by H.R. 10421 Sec. 23703(b)
(xiv) Developing, improving, and implementing mechanisms to assist local educational agencies and schools in effectively recruiting, hiring, and retaining State-certified school librarians.(xv) Providing training to school librarians, teachers, and school leaders on how to leverage effective school libraries for academic achievement, digital literacy, information literacy, and student and family engagement.(xvi) Providing training to library paraprofessionals and other library staff to improve the effectiveness of school library programs.
The bill says: by inserting after clause (xiii) the following:
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 6611)
20 U.S.C. 6611(d)(3)(A)changedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 23703(b)
The bill says: in subsection (d)(3)(A), by inserting "(including school librarians)" after "teachers".
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 6611)
20 U.S.C. 6613(b)(3)(K)rewrittenby H.R. 10421 Sec. 23703(c)
The bill says: Subparagraph (K) of section 2103(b)(3) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6613(b)(3)(K)) is amended to read as follows:
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 6613)
20 U.S.C. 6621removedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 23703(d)
The bill says: by striking paragraph (2); and
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 6621)
20 U.S.C. 6621renumberedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 23703(d)
The bill says: by redesignating paragraphs (3) and (4) as paragraphs (2) and (3), respectively.
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 6621)
20 U.S.C. 6641(b)(1)(K)changedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 23703(e)
The bill says: in subparagraph (K), by striking "and" after the semicolon;
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 6641)
20 U.S.C. 6641(b)(1)(L)changedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 23703(e)
The bill says: in subparagraph (L), by striking the period at the end and inserting "; and"; and
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 6641)
20 U.S.C. 6641(b)(1)added (M)by H.R. 10421 Sec. 23703(e)
(M) provides opportunities for students to develop digital literacy and information literacy skills.
The bill says: by adding at the end the following:
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 6641)
20 U.S.C. 6641(b)(2)(C)changedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 23703(e)
The bill says: in paragraph (2)(C), by inserting ", public libraries, or pediatric literacy programs" after "which may include early childhood education programs".
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 6641)
20 U.S.C. 6642(a)changedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 23703(f)
The bill says: in subsection (a), by striking "From the amounts reserved by the Secretary under section 2201(2) and not reserved under subsection (b)," and inserting "From amounts appropriated to carry out this section";
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 6642)
20 U.S.C. 6642(b)changedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 23703(f)
The bill says: in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking "reserved to carry out this subpart" and inserting "appropriated to carry out this section"; and
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 6642)
20 U.S.C. 6642(b)changedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 23703(f)
The bill says: in paragraphs (2) and (3), by striking "subpart" and inserting "section" each place the term appears;
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 6642)
20 U.S.C. 6642(d)(1)changedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 23703(f)
The bill says: in paragraph (1), by striking "and the State agency responsible for administering child care programs" and inserting "the State agency responsible for administering child care programs in the State, and the State library administrative agency"; and
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 6642)
20 U.S.C. 6642(d)(2)(A)changedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 23703(f)
The bill says: in paragraph (2)(A), by inserting ", diverse high quality print materials, and effective school libraries," after "teachers of literacy"; and
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 6642)
20 U.S.C. 6642(f)(2)renumberedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 23703(f)
The bill says: by redesignating subparagraphs (B) through (E) as subparagraphs (C) through (F), respectively; and
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 6642)
20 U.S.C. 6642(f)(2)added (B)by H.R. 10421 Sec. 23703(f)
(B) Providing technical assistance to eligible entities in the development of effective school libraries, which may include establishing a statewide office to coordinate technical assistance for such libraries.
The bill says: by inserting after subparagraph (A) the following:
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 6642)
20 U.S.C. 6643(a)(1)changedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 23703(g)
The bill says: Section 2223(a)(1) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6643(a)(1)) is amended by inserting "the State library administrative agency," before "and, if applicable,".
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 6643)
20 U.S.C. 6646(a)changedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 23703(h)
The bill says: in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking "From amounts reserved under section 2201(2)" and inserting "From amounts appropriated to carry out this section";
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 6646)
20 U.S.C. 6646(a)renumberedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 23703(h)
The bill says: by redesignating paragraphs (2) and (3) as paragraphs (3) and (4), respectively; and
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 6646)
20 U.S.C. 6646(a)added (2)by H.R. 10421 Sec. 23703(h)
(2) increasing the number of State-certified school librarians supporting students in high need schools;
The bill says: by inserting after paragraph (1) the following:
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 6646)
20 U.S.C. 6661(a)changedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 23703(i)
The bill says: Section 2231(a) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6661(a)) is amended, in the matter preceding paragraph (1) by striking "section 2201(3)" and inserting "section 2201(2)".
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 6661)
20 U.S.C. 6671changedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 23703(i)
The bill says: Section 2241 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6671) is amended, in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking "section 2201(4)" and inserting "section 2201(3)".
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 6671)
20 U.S.C. 7114(b)(3)(A)(i)renumberedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 23704(a)
The bill says: by redesignating subclauses (VI) and (VII) as subclauses (VII) and (VIII), respectively; and
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 7114)
20 U.S.C. 7114(b)(3)(A)(i)added (VI)by H.R. 10421 Sec. 23704(a)
(VI) digital literacy and information literacy activities and programs, including those provided through effective school libraries;
The bill says: by inserting after subclause (V) the following:
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 7114)
20 U.S.C. 7117(a)(3)renumberedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 23704(b)
The bill says: by redesignating subparagraphs (I) and (J) as subparagraphs (J) and (K), respectively; and
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 7117)
20 U.S.C. 7117(a)(3)added (I)by H.R. 10421 Sec. 23704(b)
(I) programs and activities that promote the development of digital literacy and information literacy skills, including those provided through an effective school library;
The bill says: by inserting after subparagraph (H) the following:
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 7117)
20 U.S.C. 7945(b)changedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 23706(a)
The bill says: Section 8555(b) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7945(b)) is amended by striking "This subpart shall not apply" and inserting "Except with respect to section 8556(b), this subpart shall not apply".
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 7945)
20 U.S.C. 7946renumberedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 23706(b)
The bill says: by redesignating subsections (b) through (e) as subsections (c) through (f), respectively;
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 7946)
20 U.S.C. 7946added (b)by H.R. 10421 Sec. 23706(b)
(b) Liability protections related to the right To read.— No teacher, school librarian, school leader, paraprofessional, or other staff in a school shall be liable for harm caused by an act or omission of such individual if the actions of the individual were carried out in conformity with State or local policies regarding the right to read.
The bill says: by inserting after subsection (a) the following:
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 7946)
20 U.S.C. 7946(a)changedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 23706(b)
The bill says: in subsection (a), in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking "subsection (b)" and inserting "subsection (c)";
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 7946)
20 U.S.C. 7946(c)(3)changedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 23706(b)
The bill says: in subsection (c)(3), as redesignated by paragraph (1), by striking "A State law that" and inserting "Except with respect to subsection (b), a State law that"; and
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 7946)
20 U.S.C. 7946(f)(1)changedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 23706(b)
The bill says: in paragraph (1), by striking "Nothing in this section" and inserting "Except with respect to subsection (b), nothing in this section"; and
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 7946)
20 U.S.C. 7946(f)(2)changedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 23706(b)
The bill says: in paragraph (2), by striking "Nothing in this subpart" and inserting "Except with respect to subsection (b), nothing in this subpart".
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 7946)
20 U.S.C. 7901added 8549Dby H.R. 10421 Sec. 23707
8549D. Protecting constitutional rights in school libraries.— The Secretary shall require an assurance from each State educational agency and local educational agency receiving funds under this Act that such agency—(1) will protect the First Amendment rights of students in school libraries and will affirmatively further the right to receive information by—(A) providing access to a variety of reading materials;(B) recognizing that public schools prepare individuals for participation as citizens;(C) recognizing that school boards have important and discretionary functions;(D) acknowledging that among a school board’s functions is a role to play in determining the holdings of a school library;(E) understanding the importance of First Amendment protections in school libraries as centers for voluntary inquiry and the dissemination of information and ideas;(F) understanding that school boards must exercise their discretionary authority in a manner that comports with First Amendment protections and imperatives; and(G) understanding that the exercise of a school board’s role in determining the holdings of a school library may not be done in a manner that is partisan, political, or otherwise aimed at prescribing particular schools of thought or opinion; and(2) will provide equal protection in the conduct of school libraries in compliance with the requirements of the Fourteenth Amendment and nondiscrimination laws.
The bill says: Subpart 2 of part F of title VIII of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7901 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following:
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 7901)
20 U.S.C. 9511(c)(3)(C)changedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 24101(a)
The bill says: in subparagraph (C), by striking "and" at the end;
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 9511)
20 U.S.C. 9511(c)(3)(D)changedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 24101(a)
The bill says: in subparagraph (D), by striking the period at the end and inserting "; and"; and
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 9511)
20 U.S.C. 9511(c)(3)added (E)by H.R. 10421 Sec. 24101(a)
(E) the National Center for Advanced Development in Education (as described in part G).
The bill says: by adding at the end the following:
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 9511)
20 U.S.C. 9501added (24)by H.R. 10421 Sec. 24101(b)
(24) Science of learning and development.— The term science of learning and development means the body of peer-reviewed knowledge from a variety of academic fields and disciplines that demonstrates how students best learn and develop.
The bill says: Section 102 of the Education Sciences Reform Act of 2002 (20 U.S.C. 9501) is amended by adding at the end the following:
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 9501)
20 U.S.C. 9501added Gby H.R. 10421 Sec. 24101(c)
G National Center for Advanced Development in Education.—195 Establishment.—(a) Establishment.— There is established in the Institute a National Center for Advanced Development in Education (in this part referred to as the "Advanced Development Center").(b) Mission.— The mission of the Advanced Development Center is to—(1) identify, develop, and promote advances in and new solutions for teaching and learning, with an emphasis on breakthrough technologies, new pedagogical approaches, innovative learning models, and more efficient, reliable, and valid forms of assessments;(2) identify, develop, and promote transformative, community-informed solutions to address disparities in achievement and opportunity for students;(3) identify, develop, and promote community-informed advances in teaching and learning that have the potential to transform education practices across—(A) early childhood education;(B) elementary and secondary education;(C) postsecondary education;(D) adult education;(E) special education and services for students with disabilities; and(F) services for English learners;(4) identify, develop, test, and promote strategies and interventions that support student relationships and skill-building consistent with the science of learning and development;(5) identify and provide community-informed recommendations and solutions that address additional factors that can improve student outcomes, including—(A) access to a diverse teaching workforce; and(B) institutional barriers, including with respect to students from underrepresented communities; and(6) investigate transformative research opportunities, including—(A) technologies to analyze speech samples and identify speech and reading disorders;(B) identifying tools to support skill acquisition outside of school (including tools for parents); and(C) developing tools to provide feedback directly to students on their competencies.196 Commissioner for advanced education development.— The Advanced Development Center shall be headed by a Commissioner for Advanced Education Development (in this part referred to as the "Advanced Development Commissioner") who shall be highly qualified and have substantial knowledge of the methodologies used and activities undertaken by the Advanced Development Center.197 Duties.—(a) General duties.— The Advanced Development Center shall—(1) collect, report, analyze, and disseminate data related to transforming education in the United States;(2) approve and terminate projects in accordance with subsection (f)(2)(B);(3) set priorities that align with the mission of the Advanced Development Center, including by identifying areas that can be furthered by research and development, including—(A) interventions for learning acceleration, with a particular focus on students who score below proficient on the academic assessments in mathematics or reading or language arts described in section 1111(b)(2) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6311(b)(2));(B) pedagogy; and(C) assessments administered to students, including such assessments that are summative, formative, competency-based, performance-based, administered throughout the school year to produce a single summative assessment score, or incorporated into an instructional sequence or lesson;(4) support the use of scientific discoveries and inventions to improve teaching and learning;(5) carry out the evaluation and dissemination requirements under subsection (e); and(6) convene and engage an advisory panel under section 198.(b) Plan.— Not later than 6 months after the date of the enactment of this part, and every 3 years thereafter, the Advanced Development Commissioner shall submit to the Director a research plan that—(1) is consistent with the priorities and mission of the Institute and the mission of the Advanced Development Center; and(2) describes how the Advanced Development Center will use the performance management system described in section 185 to assess and improve the activities of the Advanced Development Center.(c) Training program.— The Advanced Development Commissioner may establish a program to train employees of public and private educational agencies, organizations, and institutions and may establish a fellowship program to appoint such employees as temporary fellows at the Advanced Development Center in order to assist the Advanced Development Center in carrying out its duties.(d) Collaboration.—(1) In general.— In carrying out the duties under this section, the Advanced Development Commissioner may award grants and cash prizes, enter into contracts and cooperative agreements, and provide technical assistance.(2) Entities.— In awarding grants and cash prizes and entering into contracts and cooperative agreements under paragraph (1), the Advanced Development Commissioner shall—(A) solicit applications from public and private entities; and(B) build research collaborations between a variety of stakeholders—(i) from the private and public sectors; and(ii) with expertise in education practices, including teachers, principals and other school leaders, and local and State educational agency leaders.(3) Applicable programs.— For purposes of carrying out an applicable program under subsection (f)(2), a program manager may enter into contracts and cooperative agreements in the manner described in paragraph (2).(e) Evaluation and dissemination.—(1) Evaluation.—(A) In general.— The Advanced Development Commissioner shall obtain independent, periodic, and rigorous evaluation of—(i) the effectiveness of the processes that the Advanced Development Center is using to achieve the mission described in section 195(b);(ii) the relevance, accessibility, and utility of the awards made and transactions entered into under subsection (d) to education practitioners; and(iii) the effectiveness of the projects carried out through such awards and transactions, using evidence standards developed in
The bill says: Title I of the Education Sciences Reform Act of 2002 (20 U.S.C. 9501 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following:
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 9501)
20 U.S.C. 9607rewrittenby H.R. 10421 Sec. 24102
208 Grant program for statewide longitudinal data systems.—(a) Grants authorized.—(1) Grants for statewide longitudinal data systems.—(A) In general.— The Secretary shall award, on a competitive basis, grants to eligible agencies to enable such agencies to design, develop, implement, and improve statewide longitudinal data systems.(B) Period.—(i) In general.— Except as provided in clause (ii), a grant awarded under subparagraph (A) shall be for a period of not longer than 4 years.(ii) Renewal.— Upon the conclusion of the grant period described in clause (i), the Secretary may renew a grant awarded under subparagraph (A) for 2 additional years if the eligible agency demonstrates significant progress in meeting its goals, as determined by the Secretary.(2) Planning grants.—(A) In general.— Of the amounts made available to carry out this section, the Secretary may reserve not more than 10 percent to award planning grants to eligible agencies to support planning related to the design, development, implementation, improvement, and sustainability of statewide longitudinal data systems, which may include planning to support—(i) the integration or coordination of additional Federal, State, Tribal, or local data sources in the statewide longitudinal data system, which may include facilitating interoperability and linkages across such data sources, including from across other Federal, State, Tribal, or local agencies;(ii) alignment with the voluntary standards and guidelines described in section 143(a)(6), which may include the use of linked, open, and interoperable data standards;(iii) the development of products, tools, or interfaces that provide appropriate access to data insights produced by the statewide longitudinal data system; and(iv) upgrading data infrastructure or reporting systems.(B) Period.— A grant awarded under subparagraph (A) shall be for a period of not longer than 18 months.(C) Engagement.— In carrying out planning activities under this paragraph, an eligible agency shall, to the greatest extent practicable, engage students, families, practitioners, education system leaders, policymakers, community organizations, and State, Tribal, and local public agencies.(b) Application.— An eligible agency desiring a grant under subsection (a)(1) shall submit an application to the Secretary at such time, in such manner, and accompanied by such information as the Secretary may reasonably require, including the following:(1) A description of how the eligible agency will design, develop, implement, or improve a statewide longitudinal data system that will integrate data in accordance with the individual privacy and data security requirements specified in section 183, from the following data sources, to the greatest extent practicable:(A) Early childhood education, in accordance with the guidance developed pursuant to subsection (g)(2).(B) Elementary and secondary education, including data reported from local educational agencies and the State educational agency.(C) Career and technical education.(D) Postsecondary education, including data reported from public institutions of higher education and public systems of institutions of higher education.(E) Adult education and workforce development programs.(F) Unemployment insurance or other statewide data sources with access to labor market outcomes or wage record data and in accordance with privacy and data security requirements of the State.(G) The Bureau of Indian Education, as applicable.(2) A description of how the eligible agency will design, develop, implement, or improve a statewide longitudinal data system that may integrate data from other Federal, State, or local public or private agencies or organizations, in accordance with Federal and State privacy laws.(3) A description of how the eligible agency will ensure that the statewide longitudinal data system will—(A) be able to publicly disaggregate student data by each subgroup of students (as defined in section 1111(c)(2) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6311(c)(2)));(B) ensure technical quality, including validity and reliability, of the data managed by the statewide longitudinal data system;(C) enable the development of tools, products, or interfaces that will provide publicly accessible and useful information to students, families, practitioners, education system leaders, policymakers, community organizations, State and local public agencies, and the public in a manner that protects and promotes individual privacy and data security; and(D) enable researchers to conduct scientifically valid research in a manner that adheres to Federal or State privacy laws and protections.(4) A description of how the statewide longitudinal data system will, to the extent practicable, promote standardized data definitions, open data formats, other widely recognized and adopted standards, and linkages utilized in multiple States, and be aligned with subchapter I of chapter 35 of title 44, United States Code.(5) A description of how the eligible agency will protect and promote individual privacy and data security in implementing the State longitudinal data system, including by—(A) defining policies, guidelines, or protocols as appropriate for data collection, storage, data sharing, use, data destruction, and disclosure avoidance to secure any personally identifiable information;(B) reviewing how researchers, State agencies, local agencies, and other entities that will have access to the statewide longitudinal data systems under this section will adhere to Federal and State privacy laws and protections in the building, maintenance, and use of such data systems; and(C) providing training or professional development to any employee or contractor of such system to ensure compliance with section 444 of the General Education Provisions Act (commonly known as the "Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974"), section 445 of that Act (commonly
The bill says: Section 208 of the Education Sciences Reform Act of 2002 (20 U.S.C. 9607) is amended to read as follows:
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 9607)
20 U.S.C. 9561added 174Aby H.R. 10421 Sec. 24201
174A. National Education Technology Clearinghouse.—(a) In general.— There is established in the National Center for Education Evaluation and Regional Assistance a National Education Technology Clearinghouse that shall—(1) conduct research to identify, on a periodic basis and to the extent practicable, the most commonly used education technology vendors, products, and services;(2) establish and publish a transparent evaluation framework, developed by the Secretary, to assess such vendors, products, and services, which shall examine—(A) the quality assurance of the technology, based on the extent to which the technology supports vendor claims and demonstrates evidence of effectiveness for intended educational outcomes, where such evidence is available;(B) the technology’s compliance with applicable Federal and State student data privacy and security laws related to student, family, educator, and school staff data protection;(C) technology vendor data practices, including the use, sharing, or monetization of student or educator data;(D) the safety and grade-level appropriateness of included content for students, if applicable;(E) public disclosure of sources of revenue of the vendor, including any targeted advertising and the sale of any student, educator, or school staff data to third parties; and(F) the extent to which products and services undermine or promote the cognitive development and critical thinking skills of students; and(3) disseminate research findings to State educational agencies and make such findings available on a publicly accessible website, which shall include—(A) a list of education technology vendors that have been found to provide safe, evidence-based products and services;(B) a list of education technology vendors that have been found to have concerning practices or that provide products and services that have not been proven effective according to available evidence; and(C) a rating or classification system of such education technology vendors based on the criteria described in paragraph (2).
The bill says: Part D of title I of the Education Sciences Reform Act of 2002 (20 U.S.C. 9561 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following:
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 9561)
20 U.S.C. 6302(a)rewrittenby H.R. 10421 Sec. 30001
The bill says: Section 1002(a) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6302(a)) is amended to read as follows:
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 6302)
Public Law 119-21repealedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 30111
The bill says: Section 70411 of Public Law 119–21 is repealed. The provisions of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 amended by such section are restored and revived as if such amendments had not been enacted.
Bill text
Public Law 112-10repealedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 30112
The bill says: The opportunity scholarship program under the Scholarships for Opportunity and Results Act (division C of Public Law 112–10) (commonly known as the "District of Columbia Opportunity Scholarship Program") is repealed.
Bill text
20 U.S.C. 7901added 8549Dby H.R. 10421 Sec. 30114(a)
8549D. Maintenance of equity.—(a) High-Need local educational agencies.— As a condition of receiving funds under part A of title I, a State educational agency shall not, in fiscal year 2027, 2028, 2029, 2030, or 2031, reduce State funding (as calculated on a per-pupil basis) for any high-need local educational agency in the State by an amount that exceeds the overall per-pupil reduction in State funds, if any, across all local educational agencies in such State in such fiscal year.(b) Highest poverty local educational agencies.— Notwithstanding paragraph (1), as a condition of receiving funds under part A of title I, a State educational agency shall not, in fiscal year 2027, 2028, 2029, 2030, or 2031, reduce State funding (as calculated on a per-pupil basis) for any highest poverty local educational agency below the level of funding (as calculated on a per-pupil basis) provided to each such local educational agency in fiscal year 2025.(c) Definitions.— In this section:(1) High-need local educational agency.— The term high-need local educational agency has the meaning given the term in section 200 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1021).(2) Highest poverty local educational agency.— The term highest poverty local educational agency has the meaning given the term in section 2004 of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Public Law 117–2).
The bill says: Subpart 2 of part F of title VIII of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7901 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following:
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 7901)
20 U.S.C. 6311(g)(1)renumberedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 30114(b)
The bill says: by redesignating subparagraphs (D) through (G) as subparagraphs (E) through (H), respectively; and
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 6311)
20 U.S.C. 6311(g)(1)added (D)by H.R. 10421 Sec. 30114(b)
(D) the steps the State educational agency will take to ensure local educational agencies are spending funds equitably, with higher-need schools receiving proportionally greater funding, including taking corrective actions as necessary to ensure equitable spending;
The bill says: by inserting after subparagraph (C) the following:
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 6311)
20 U.S.C. 6311(h)(2)renumberedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 30115(1)
The bill says: by redesignating subparagraph (D) as subparagraph (E); and
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 6311)
20 U.S.C. 6311(h)(2)added (D)by H.R. 10421 Sec. 30115(1)
(D) Local educational agency funding.— Each local educational agency report card shall include the amount of funding under part A of title I the local educational agency held in reserve during the preceding year and the methodology used by the local educational agency to allocate funds to schools after holding its funds in reserve.
The bill says: by inserting after subparagraph (C) the following:
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 6311)
20 U.S.C. 6311(h)(5)(C)(ii)changedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 30115(2)
The bill says: in subparagraph (C)(ii), by striking "and";
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 6311)
20 U.S.C. 6311(h)(5)renumberedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 30115(2)
The bill says: by redesignating subparagraph (D) as subparagraph (G); and
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 6311)
20 U.S.C. 6311(h)(5)added (D)by H.R. 10421 Sec. 30115(2)
(D) the amount of funding under part A of title I the State educational agency held in reserve during the preceding year;(E) the methodology used by the State educational agency to allocate funds to local educational agencies after holding funds in reserve;(F) the amount that each public school in the state received of funds under part A of title I during the preceding year; and
The bill says: by inserting after subparagraph (C) the following:
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 6311)
20 U.S.C. 7221i(2)(L)changedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 30121(a)
The bill says: in subparagraph (L), by striking "and" at the end;
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 7221i)
20 U.S.C. 7221i(2)(M)changedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 30121(a)
The bill says: by striking the period and inserting a semicolon; and
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 7221i)
20 U.S.C. 7221i(2)added (N)by H.R. 10421 Sec. 30121(a)
(N) does not enter into a contract with a for-profit entity, or have a charter management organization or other nonprofit entity enter into such a contract on behalf of such school, under which the for-profit entity operates, oversees, manages, or otherwise carries out the administration of such school, which may include curriculum development, budget management, and faculty management (such as hiring, terminating, or supervising school-level staff); and(O) may enter into a contract with a for-profit or nonprofit entity for the provision of—(i) food, payroll, facilities maintenance, or transportation services;(ii) classroom supplies (such as textbooks); or(iii) ancillary services or supplies.
The bill says: by adding at the end the following:
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 7221i)
20 U.S.C. 7801added (53)by H.R. 10421 Sec. 30121(b)
(53) Charter school.— The term charter school has the meaning given the term in section 4310.
The bill says: Section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801) is amended by adding at the end the following:
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 7801)
20 U.S.C. 1401added (37)by H.R. 10421 Sec. 30122
(37) Charter school.— The term charter school has the meaning given the term in section 4310 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7221i).
The bill says: Section 602 of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. 1401) is amended by adding at the end the following:
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 1401)
42 U.S.C. 1773(a)changedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 30312(a)
The bill says: by striking "is hereby" and inserting "are"; and
Bill text · Current law (42 U.S.C. 1773)
42 U.S.C. 1773(a)changedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 30312(a)
The bill says: by inserting "to provide free breakfast to all children enrolled at those schools" before "in accordance".
Bill text · Current law (42 U.S.C. 1773)
42 U.S.C. 1773(b)(1)(A)(i)changedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 30312(b)
The bill says: in subparagraph (A)(i), by striking subclause (II) and inserting the following:
Bill text · Current law (42 U.S.C. 1773)
42 U.S.C. 1773(b)(1)changedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 30312(b)
(B) Payment amounts.—(i) In general.— The national average payment for each free breakfast shall be $2.80, adjusted annually for inflation in accordance with clause (ii) and rounded in accordance with clause (iii).(ii) Inflation adjustment.—(I) In general.— The annual inflation adjustment under clause (i) shall reflect changes in the cost of operating the free breakfast program under this section, as indicated by the change in the Consumer Price Index for food away from home for all urban consumers.(II) Basis.— Each inflation annual adjustment under clause (i) shall reflect the changes in the Consumer Price Index for food away from home for the most recent 12-month period for which that data is available.(iii) Rounding.— On July 1, 2027, and annually thereafter, the national average payment rate for free breakfast shall be—(I) adjusted to the nearest lower-cent increment; and(II) based on the unrounded amounts for the preceding 12-month period.
The bill says: by striking subparagraph (B) and inserting the following:
Bill text · Current law (42 U.S.C. 1773)
42 U.S.C. 1773(b)(1)removedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 30312(b)
The bill says: by striking subparagraphs (C) and (E); and
Bill text · Current law (42 U.S.C. 1773)
42 U.S.C. 1773(b)(1)renumberedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 30312(b)
The bill says: by redesignating subparagraph (D) as subparagraph (C);
Bill text · Current law (42 U.S.C. 1773)
42 U.S.C. 1773(b)removedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 30312(b)
The bill says: by striking paragraphs (2) and (3);
Bill text · Current law (42 U.S.C. 1773)
42 U.S.C. 1773(b)renumberedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 30312(b)
The bill says: by redesignating paragraphs (4) and (5) as paragraphs (2) and (3), respectively; and
Bill text · Current law (42 U.S.C. 1773)
42 U.S.C. 1773(b)(3)changedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 30312(b)
The bill says: in paragraph (3) (as so redesignated), by striking "paragraph (3) or (4)" and inserting "paragraph (2)".
Bill text · Current law (42 U.S.C. 1773)
42 U.S.C. 1773changedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 30312(c)
The bill says: Section 4 of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 1773) is amended by striking subsection (c) and inserting the following:
Bill text · Current law (42 U.S.C. 1773)
42 U.S.C. 1773changedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 30312(d)
The bill says: Section 4 of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 1773) is amended by striking subsection (d) and inserting the following:
Bill text · Current law (42 U.S.C. 1773)
42 U.S.C. 1793(a)changedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 30312(d)
school—(1) that has a free breakfast program under section 4 or seeks to initiate a free breakfast program under that section; and(2) of which not less than 40 percent of the students are economically disadvantaged students (as identified under a measure described in section 1113(a)(5) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6313(a)(5))).
The bill says: Section 23(a) of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 1793(a)) is amended by striking "school in severe need, as described in section 4(d)(1)" and inserting the following:
Bill text · Current law (42 U.S.C. 1793)
42 U.S.C. 1773(e)(1)(A)changedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 30312(e)
The bill says: in paragraph (1)(A), in the second sentence, by striking "free or" and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting "free to all children enrolled at a school participating in the school breakfast program."; and
Bill text · Current law (42 U.S.C. 1773)
42 U.S.C. 1773(e)(2)changedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 30312(e)
The bill says: in paragraph (2), in the second sentence, by striking "the full charge to the student for a breakfast meeting the requirements of this section or".
Bill text · Current law (42 U.S.C. 1773)
42 U.S.C. 1773added (f)by H.R. 10421 Sec. 30312(f)
(f) Prohibition on breakfast shaming.— A school or school food authority shall not—(1) physically segregate for the purpose of debt shaming or otherwise discriminate against any child participating in the free breakfast program under this section; or(2) overtly identify a child described in paragraph (1) by a special token or ticket, an announced or published list of names, or any other means.
The bill says: Section 4 of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 1773) is amended by adding at the end the following:
Bill text · Current law (42 U.S.C. 1773)
42 U.S.C. 1789(b)changedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 30312(g)
The bill says: Section 20(b) of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 1789(b)) is amended by striking "by this section" and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting "by this section.".
Bill text · Current law (42 U.S.C. 1789)
42 U.S.C. 1771changedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 30312(h)
The bill says: by striking "or reduced price" each place it appears;
Bill text · Current law (42 U.S.C. 1771)
42 U.S.C. 1771changedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 30312(h)
The bill says: by striking "and reduced price" each place it appears; and
Bill text · Current law (42 U.S.C. 1771)
42 U.S.C. 1771changedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 30312(h)
The bill says: by striking "a reduced price" each place it appears.
Bill text · Current law (42 U.S.C. 1771)
42 U.S.C. 1753(b)changedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 30313(1)
(2) Payment amounts.—(A) In general.— The national average payment for each free lunch shall be $4.63, adjusted annually for inflation in accordance with subparagraph (C) and rounded in accordance with subparagraph (D).(B) Additional payment for local food.—(i) Definition of locally-sourced farm product.— In this subparagraph, the term locally-sourced farm product means a farm product that—(I) is marketed to consumers—(aa) directly; or(bb) through intermediated channels (such as food hubs and cooperatives); and(II) with respect to the school food authority purchasing the farm product, is produced and distributed—(aa) in the State in which the school food authority is located; or(bb) not more than 250 miles from the location of the school food authority.(ii) Additional payment eligibility.— During a school year, a school food authority shall receive an additional payment described in clause (iii) if the State certifies that the school food authority served meals (including breakfasts, lunches, suppers, and supplements) during the last school year of which not less than 25 percent were made with locally-sourced farm products.(iii) Payment amount.—(I) In general.— The additional payment amount under this subparagraph shall be—(aa) $0.30 for each free lunch and supper;(bb) $0.21 for each free breakfast; and(cc) $0.08 for each free supplement.(II) Adjustments.— Each additional payment amount under subclause (I) shall be adjusted annually in accordance with subparagraph (C) and rounded in accordance with subparagraph (D).(iv) Disbursement.— The State agency shall disburse funds made available under this clause to school food authorities eligible to receive additional reimbursement.(C) Inflation adjustment.—(i) In general.— The annual inflation adjustment under subparagraphs (A) and (B)(iii) shall reflect changes in the cost of operating the free lunch program under this Act, as indicated by the change in the Consumer Price Index for food away from home for all urban consumers.(ii) Basis.— Each annual inflation adjustment under subparagraphs (A) and (B)(iii) shall reflect the changes in the Consumer Price Index for food away from home for the most recent 12-month period for which that data is available.(D) Rounding.— On July 1, 2027, and annually thereafter, the national average payment rate for free lunch and the additional payment amount for free breakfast, lunch, supper, and supplement under subparagraph (B) shall be—(i) adjusted to the nearest lower-cent increment; and(ii) based on the unrounded amounts for the preceding 12-month period.
The bill says: by striking paragraph (2) and inserting the following:
Bill text · Current law (42 U.S.C. 1753)
42 U.S.C. 1753(b)removedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 30313(2)
The bill says: by striking paragraph (3).
Bill text · Current law (42 U.S.C. 1753)
42 U.S.C. 1758changedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 30314(a)
The bill says: Section 9 of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1758) is amended by striking subsection (b) and inserting the following:
Bill text · Current law (42 U.S.C. 1758)
42 U.S.C. 1758(c)changedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 30314(a)
The bill says: in subsection (c), in the third sentence, by striking "or at a reduced cost"; and
Bill text · Current law (42 U.S.C. 1758)
42 U.S.C. 1758(e)changedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 30314(a)
The bill says: in subsection (e), by striking ", reduced price,".
Bill text · Current law (42 U.S.C. 1758)
42 U.S.C. 1769iremovedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 30314(a)
The bill says: by striking subsection (b); and
Bill text · Current law (42 U.S.C. 1769i)
42 U.S.C. 1769irenumberedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 30314(a)
The bill says: by redesignating subsection (c) as subsection (b).
Bill text · Current law (42 U.S.C. 1769i)
42 U.S.C. 1786(d)(2)(A)removedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 30314(a)
The bill says: by striking clause (i); and
Bill text · Current law (42 U.S.C. 1786)
42 U.S.C. 1786(d)(2)(A)renumberedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 30314(a)
The bill says: by redesignating clauses (ii) and (iii) as clauses (i) and (ii), respectively.
Bill text · Current law (42 U.S.C. 1786)
42 U.S.C. 1396a(a)changedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 30314(a)
The bill says: Section 1902(a) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396a(a)) is amended by striking paragraph (7) and inserting the following:
Bill text · Current law (42 U.S.C. 1396a)
42 U.S.C. 1758(b)(1)changedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 30314(a)
The bill says: Section 1154(a)(2)(A)(i) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking "in accordance with section 9(b)(1) of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1758(b)(1)".
Bill text · Current law (42 U.S.C. 1758)
42 U.S.C. 1758arepealedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 30314(a)
The bill says: Section 4301 of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (42 U.S.C. 1758a) is repealed.
Bill text · Current law (42 U.S.C. 1758a)
42 U.S.C. 1758changedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 30314(b)
The bill says: Section 9 of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1758) is amended by striking subsection (d) and inserting the following:
Bill text · Current law (42 U.S.C. 1758)
42 U.S.C. 1759arepealedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 30315(a)
The bill says: Section 11 of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1759a) is repealed.
Bill text · Current law (42 U.S.C. 1759a)
42 U.S.C. 1755(a)(2)changedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 30315(b)
The bill says: in subsection (a)(2), by striking "sections 11 and 13" and inserting "section 13"; and
Bill text · Current law (42 U.S.C. 1755)
42 U.S.C. 1755(e)(1)changedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 30315(b)
The bill says: in subsection (e)(1), in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking "section 4, this section, and section 11" and inserting "this section and section 4".
Bill text · Current law (42 U.S.C. 1755)
42 U.S.C. 1756(d)changedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 30315(b)
The bill says: Section 7(d) of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1756(d)) is amended by striking "or 11".
Bill text · Current law (42 U.S.C. 1756)
42 U.S.C. 1757(g)changedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 30315(b)
The bill says: Section 8(g) of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1757(g)) is amended by striking "and under section 11 of this Act".
Bill text · Current law (42 U.S.C. 1757)
42 U.S.C. 1760(f)changedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 30315(b)
The bill says: Section 12(f) of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1760(f)) is amended by striking "11,".
Bill text · Current law (42 U.S.C. 1760)
42 U.S.C. 1766(a)(1)(A)changedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 30315(b)
The bill says: in paragraph (1)(A), by striking "4, 11, and 17" and inserting "4 and 17"; and
Bill text · Current law (42 U.S.C. 1766)
42 U.S.C. 1766(a)(2)(A)changedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 30315(b)
The bill says: in paragraph (2)(A), by striking "sections 4 and 11" and inserting "section 4".
Bill text · Current law (42 U.S.C. 1766)
7 U.S.C. 2011(j)(3)changedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 30315(b)
The bill says: by striking "or served under section 11(a)(1) of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1760(d), 1759(a)(1))" and inserting "of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1760(d))"; and
Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 2011)
7 U.S.C. 2011(j)(3)changedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 30315(b)
The bill says: by striking "or reduced price".
Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 2011)
42 U.S.C. 1760(l)(4)removedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 30316(1)
The bill says: by striking subparagraph (D); and
Bill text · Current law (42 U.S.C. 1760)
42 U.S.C. 1760(l)(4)renumberedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 30316(1)
The bill says: by redesignating subparagraphs (E) through (M) as subparagraphs (D) through (L), respectively;
Bill text · Current law (42 U.S.C. 1760)
42 U.S.C. 1760removedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 30316(2)
The bill says: by striking subsection (p); and
Bill text · Current law (42 U.S.C. 1760)
42 U.S.C. 1760renumberedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 30316(3)
The bill says: by redesignating subsections (q) and (r) as subsections (p) and (q), respectively.
Bill text · Current law (42 U.S.C. 1760)
42 U.S.C. 1761(a)(1)(A)(i)(I)changedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 30317(1)
The bill says: in subclause (I), by striking "have been determined eligible for free or reduced price school meals under this Act and the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 1771 et seq.)" and inserting "are economically disadvantaged students (as identified under a measure described in section 1113(a)(5) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6313(a)(5)))";
Bill text · Current law (42 U.S.C. 1761)
42 U.S.C. 1761(a)(1)(A)(i)(II)changedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 30317(1)
The bill says: in subclause (II), by striking "are eligible for free or reduced price school meals under this Act and the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 1771 et seq.)" and inserting "are economically disadvantaged students (as identified under a measure described in section 1113(a)(5) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6313(a)(5)))";
Bill text · Current law (42 U.S.C. 1761)
42 U.S.C. 1761(a)(1)(A)(i)(III)(bb)changedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 30317(1)
The bill says: in subclause (III)(bb), by striking "meet the income standards for free or reduced price school meals under this Act and the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 1771 et seq.)" and inserting "are economically disadvantaged students (as identified under a measure described in section 1113(a)(5) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6313(a)(5)))";
Bill text · Current law (42 U.S.C. 1761)
42 U.S.C. 1761(a)(1)(A)(i)(IV)changedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 30317(1)
The bill says: in subclause (IV), by striking "are eligible for free or reduced price school meals under this Act and the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 1771 et seq.)" and inserting "are economically disadvantaged students (as identified under a measure described in section 1113(a)(5) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6313(a)(5)))"; and
Bill text · Current law (42 U.S.C. 1761)
42 U.S.C. 1761(a)(1)(A)(i)(V)changedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 30317(1)
The bill says: in subclause (V), by striking "are eligible for free or reduced price school meals under this Act and the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 1771 et seq.)" and inserting "are economically disadvantaged students (as identified under a measure described in section 1113(a)(5) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6313(a)(5)))";
Bill text · Current law (42 U.S.C. 1761)
42 U.S.C. 1761(a)(2)added (C)by H.R. 10421 Sec. 30317(1)
(C) Waiver.— If the Secretary determines that a program requirement under this section limits the access of children to meals served under this section, the Secretary may waive that program requirement.(D) Eligibility.— All children shall be eligible to participate in the program under this section.
The bill says: in paragraph (2), by adding at the end the following:
Bill text · Current law (42 U.S.C. 1761)
42 U.S.C. 1761(a)(5)changedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 30317(1)
The bill says: in paragraph (5), by striking "only for" and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting "for meals served to all children."; and
Bill text · Current law (42 U.S.C. 1761)
42 U.S.C. 1761(a)(13)(C)(ii)changedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 30317(1)
The bill says: in subparagraph (C)(ii), by striking "eligible for a free or reduced price lunch under this Act or a free or reduced price breakfast under section 4 of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 1773)" and inserting "an economically disadvantaged student (as identified under a measure described in section 1113(a)(5) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6313(a)(5)))"; and
Bill text · Current law (42 U.S.C. 1761)
42 U.S.C. 1761(a)(13)(D)(ii)changedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 30317(1)
The bill says: in subparagraph (D)(ii), by striking "eligible for free or reduced price lunch under this Act or free or reduced price breakfast under section 4 of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 1773)" and inserting "economically disadvantaged students (as identified under a measure described in section 1113(a)(5) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6313(a)(5)))";
Bill text · Current law (42 U.S.C. 1761)
42 U.S.C. 1761(b)(2)changedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 30317(2)
The bill says: in subsection (b)(2), by striking "may only serve" and all that follows through "migrant children";
Bill text · Current law (42 U.S.C. 1761)
42 U.S.C. 1761changedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 30317(3)
(c) Payments.—(1) In general.— Payments shall be made to service institutions for meals served—(A) during the months of May through September;(B) during school vacation at any time during an academic school year;(C) during a teacher in-service day; and(D) on days that school is closed due to a natural disaster, building repair, court order, or similar cause, as determined by the Secretary.(2) Limitation on payments.— A service institution shall receive payments under this section for not more than 3 meals and 1 supplement per child per day.
The bill says: by striking subsection (c) and inserting the following:
Bill text · Current law (42 U.S.C. 1761)
42 U.S.C. 1761(f)(3)changedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 30317(4)
The bill says: in subsection (f)(3), by striking ", except that" and all that follows through "section".
Bill text · Current law (42 U.S.C. 1761)
42 U.S.C. 1762(b)(2)(A)(i)changedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 30318(1)
The bill says: in subsection (b)(2)(A)(i), by striking "$40" and inserting "$60";
Bill text · Current law (42 U.S.C. 1762)
42 U.S.C. 1762(c)(1)(A)changedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 30318(2)
The bill says: in subparagraph (A), by striking "directly certified" and all that follows through "this section" and inserting "an economically disadvantaged student (as identified under a measure described in section 1113(a)(5) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6313(a)(5)))";
Bill text · Current law (42 U.S.C. 1762)
42 U.S.C. 1762(c)(1)removedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 30318(2)
The bill says: by striking subparagraph (B); and
Bill text · Current law (42 U.S.C. 1762)
42 U.S.C. 1762(c)(1)renumberedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 30318(2)
The bill says: by redesignating subparagraphs (C) through (E) as subparagraphs (B) through (D), respectively;
Bill text · Current law (42 U.S.C. 1762)
42 U.S.C. 1762(f)(3)changedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 30318(3)
The bill says: in paragraph (3), in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking "processes—" and all that follows through "to reliably" in subparagraph (B) and inserting "processes to reliably"; and
Bill text · Current law (42 U.S.C. 1762)
42 U.S.C. 1762(f)(4)changedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 30318(3)
The bill says: in paragraph (4), in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking "by—" and all that follows through "establishing" in subparagraph (B) and inserting "by establishing"; and
Bill text · Current law (42 U.S.C. 1762)
42 U.S.C. 1762(h)changedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 30318(4)
The bill says: in subsection (h), by striking paragraph (2) and inserting the following:
Bill text · Current law (42 U.S.C. 1762)
42 U.S.C. 1766(a)(2)changedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 30319(1)
The bill says: in subsection (a)(2), by striking subparagraph (B) and inserting the following:
Bill text · Current law (42 U.S.C. 1766)
42 U.S.C. 1766changedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 30319(2)
(c) Free meals.— Notwithstanding any other provision of law—(1) all meals and supplements served under the program authorized under this section shall be provided for free to participants of the program; and(2) an institution that serves those meals and supplements shall be reimbursed—(A) in the case of breakfast, at the rate established for free breakfast under section 4(b)(1)(B)(i) of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 1773(b)(1)(B)(i));(B) in the case of lunch, at the rate established for free lunch under section 4(b)(2)(A); and(C) in the case of a supplemental meal, $1.20, adjusted for inflation in accordance with section 4(b)(2)(C).
The bill says: by striking subsection (c) and inserting the following:
Bill text · Current law (42 U.S.C. 1766)
42 U.S.C. 1766(f)(2)changedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 30319(3)
The bill says: in paragraph (2), by striking subparagraph (B) and inserting the following:
Bill text · Current law (42 U.S.C. 1766)
42 U.S.C. 1766(f)removedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 30319(3)
The bill says: by striking paragraph (3); and
Bill text · Current law (42 U.S.C. 1766)
42 U.S.C. 1766(f)renumberedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 30319(3)
The bill says: by redesignating paragraph (4) as paragraph (3);
Bill text · Current law (42 U.S.C. 1766)
42 U.S.C. 1766(o)removedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 30319(4)
The bill says: by striking paragraph (4); and
Bill text · Current law (42 U.S.C. 1766)
42 U.S.C. 1766(o)renumberedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 30319(4)
The bill says: by redesignating paragraphs (5) and (6) as paragraphs (4) and (5), respectively; and
Bill text · Current law (42 U.S.C. 1766)
42 U.S.C. 1766(r)changedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 30319(5)
The bill says: in the subsection heading, by striking "Program for At-risk School Children" and inserting "Afterschool Meal and Snack Program";
Bill text · Current law (42 U.S.C. 1766)
42 U.S.C. 1766(r)changedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 30319(5)
The bill says: by striking "at-risk school" each place it appears and inserting "eligible";
Bill text · Current law (42 U.S.C. 1766)
42 U.S.C. 1766(r)(1)changedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 30319(5)
The bill says: in the paragraph heading, by striking "AT–RISK SCHOOL" and inserting "ELIGIBLE"; and
Bill text · Current law (42 U.S.C. 1766)
42 U.S.C. 1766(r)(1)(B)changedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 30319(5)
The bill says: in subparagraph (B), by striking "operated" and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting a period; and
Bill text · Current law (42 U.S.C. 1766)
42 U.S.C. 1766(r)(4)(A)changedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 30319(5)
for—(i) not more than 1 meal and 1 supplement per child per day served on a regular school day; and(ii) not more than 3 meals and 1 supplement per child per day served on any day other than a regular school day.
The bill says: in paragraph (4)(A), by striking "only for" and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting the following:
Bill text · Current law (42 U.S.C. 1766)
42 U.S.C. 1766achangedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 30320(1)
The bill says: in the section heading, by striking "meal supplements" and inserting "meals and supplements";
Bill text · Current law (42 U.S.C. 1766a)
42 U.S.C. 1766a(a)(1)changedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 30320(2)
The bill says: in subsection (a)(1), by striking "meal supplements" and inserting "free meals and supplements";
Bill text · Current law (42 U.S.C. 1766a)
42 U.S.C. 1766a(b)changedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 30320(3)
The bill says: in subsection (b), by inserting "meals and" before "supplements"; and
Bill text · Current law (42 U.S.C. 1766a)
42 U.S.C. 1766achangedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 30320(4)
(c) Reimbursement.—(1) In general.—(A) Meals.— A free meal provided under this section to a child shall be reimbursed at a rate of $4.63, adjusted annually for inflation in accordance with paragraph (3)(A) and rounded in accordance with paragraph (3)(B).(B) Supplements.— A free supplement provided under this section to a child shall be reimbursed at the rate at which free supplements are reimbursed under section 17(c)(2)(C).(2) Limitation to reimbursements.— An institution may claim reimbursement under this section for not more than 1 meal and 1 supplement per day per child served on a regular school day.(3) Inflation; rounding.—(A) Inflation adjustment.—(i) In general.— The annual inflation adjustment under paragraph (1)(A) shall reflect changes in the cost of operating the program under this section, as indicated by the change in the Consumer Price Index for food away from home for all urban consumers.(ii) Basis.— Each inflation annual adjustment under paragraph (1)(A) shall reflect the changes in the Consumer Price Index for food away from home for the most recent 12-month period for which that data is available.(B) Rounding.— On July 1, 2027, and annually thereafter, the reimbursement rate for a free meal under this section shall be—(i) adjusted to the nearest lower-cent increment; and(ii) based on the unrounded amounts for the preceding 12-month period.
The bill says: by striking subsection (c) and inserting the following:
Bill text · Current law (42 U.S.C. 1766a)
42 U.S.C. 1769(g)(5)changedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 30321(1)
The bill says: in subsection (g)(5), by striking subparagraph (B) and inserting the following:
Bill text · Current law (42 U.S.C. 1769)
42 U.S.C. 1769(h)(1)(A)(ii)changedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 30321(2)
The bill says: in subsection (h)(1)(A)(ii), by striking "eligible for free or reduced price meals under this Act" and inserting "economically disadvantaged students (as identified under a measure described in section 1113(a)(5) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6313(a)(5)))";
Bill text · Current law (42 U.S.C. 1769)
42 U.S.C. 1769removedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 30321(3)
The bill says: by striking subsection (j); and
Bill text · Current law (42 U.S.C. 1769)
42 U.S.C. 1769renumberedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 30321(4)
The bill says: by redesignating subsection (k) as subsection (j).
Bill text · Current law (42 U.S.C. 1769)
42 U.S.C. 1769a(d)(1)changedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 30322(1)
The bill says: in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking "paragraph (2) of this subsection and";
Bill text · Current law (42 U.S.C. 1769a)
42 U.S.C. 1769a(d)(1)(A)changedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 30322(1)
The bill says: in subparagraph (A), by striking "school—" and all that follows through "submits" and inserting "school that submits";
Bill text · Current law (42 U.S.C. 1769a)
42 U.S.C. 1769a(d)(1)(B)changedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 30322(1)
The bill says: in subparagraph (B), by striking "schools" and all that follows through "Act" and inserting "high-need schools (as defined in section 2211(b) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6631(b)))"; and
Bill text · Current law (42 U.S.C. 1769a)
42 U.S.C. 1769a(d)(1)(D)removedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 30322(1)
The bill says: by striking clause (i); and
Bill text · Current law (42 U.S.C. 1769a)
42 U.S.C. 1769a(d)(1)(D)renumberedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 30322(1)
The bill says: by redesignating clauses (ii) through (iv) as clauses (i) through (iii), respectively; and
Bill text · Current law (42 U.S.C. 1769a)
42 U.S.C. 1769a(d)changedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 30322(2)
The bill says: by striking paragraphs (2) and (3) and inserting the following:
Bill text · Current law (42 U.S.C. 1769a)
42 U.S.C. 1769b-1(a)(1)(B)changedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 30323
The bill says: Section 21(a)(1)(B) of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1769b–1(a)(1)(B)) is amended in the matter preceding clause (i) by striking "certified to receive free or reduced price meals" and inserting "who are economically disadvantaged students (as identified under a measure described in section 1113(a)(5) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6313(a)(5)))".
Bill text · Current law (42 U.S.C. 1769b-1)
42 U.S.C. 1751changedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 30325(1)
The bill says: by striking "or reduced price" each place it appears;
Bill text · Current law (42 U.S.C. 1751)
42 U.S.C. 1751changedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 30325(2)
The bill says: by striking "or a reduced price" each place it appears;
Bill text · Current law (42 U.S.C. 1751)
42 U.S.C. 1751changedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 30325(3)
The bill says: by striking "and reduced price" each place it appears; and
Bill text · Current law (42 U.S.C. 1751)
42 U.S.C. 1751changedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 30325(4)
The bill says: by striking "a reduced price" each place it appears.
Bill text · Current law (42 U.S.C. 1751)
20 U.S.C. 6313(a)(5)(A)changedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 30326(1)
The bill says: in subparagraph (A), by striking "the number of children eligible for a free or reduced price lunch under the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1751 et seq.)" and inserting "the number of children from low-income backgrounds, identified under subparagraph (D)"; and
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 6313)
20 U.S.C. 6313(a)(5)added (D)by H.R. 10421 Sec. 30326(2)
(D) Identification of children from low-income backgrounds.—(i) In general.— A local educational agency or State agency, for the purpose of identifying children from low-income backgrounds enrolled in a school served by a local educational agency, may—(I) maintain a record, with respect to each student for whom the local educational agency provides a free public education that contains the information collected from the survey described in clause (iii);(II) distribute and collect a student survey based on the template developed under clause (iii) to identify children from low-income backgrounds; and(III) utilize direct certification data described in clause (iv)(I) to identify children from low-income backgrounds.(ii) Privacy.—(I) In general.— All individual data collected under this subparagraph shall be protected by the local educational agency or State agency in a manner consistent with all applicable local, State, and Federal privacy laws.(II) Reporting data.— Only aggregated data, which may include data disaggregated at the school, local educational agency, or State level, shall be reported to the Secretary at such time and in such manner as the Secretary may reasonably require.(iii) Survey.— Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of the Transforming Education for the Future Act, the Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of Agriculture, shall develop a template survey—(I) to identify children from low-income backgrounds that contains only the information necessary to identify a child as a child from a low-income background by using the criteria of eligibility for a free or reduced priced lunch under the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act, as such criteria were in effect on September 30, 2022; and(II) that shall be designed to be easily accessible and in a user-friendly manner.(iv) Transition authority from frpl to esea measures.— The Secretary, in coordination with the Secretary of Agriculture, shall have the authority to take such steps as are necessary to provide for the orderly transition to, and implementation of—(I) activities that are necessary for the continuity of direct certification carried out by local educational agencies and State agencies specified in paragraphs (4), (5), and (15) section 9(b) of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act, as in effect on September 30, 2022, for the purposes of identifying any child eligible for free or reduced priced lunch under such Act, as in effect on such date, as a child from a low-income background;(II) procedures for verification of information collected under this subparagraph, which may include procedures modeled on the requirement specified in section 9(b)(3) of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act, as in effect on September 30, 2022; and(III) data privacy provisions for information collected under this subparagraph, in accordance with the requirements specified in section 9(b)(6) of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act, as in effect on September 30, 2022.(v) Special rule.— For the purposes of subparagraph (A), a local educational agency may determine the number of children from low-income backgrounds enrolled in a school served by such agency using one or more of the following methods:(I) Results from surveys specified in clause (i)(II).(II) Direct certification data specified in clause (i)(III).(III) Utilization of both methods described in subclauses (I) and (II).
The bill says: by adding at the end the following:
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 6313)
7 U.S.C. 2020removedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 30327(a)
The bill says: by striking subsection (u); and
Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 2020)
7 U.S.C. 2020renumberedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 30327(a)
The bill says: by redesignating subsections (v) through (x) as subsections (u) through (w), respectively.
Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 2020)
7 U.S.C. 2020(e)(8)(F)changedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 30327(a)
The bill says: in paragraph (8)(F), by striking "or subsection (u)"; and
Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 2020)
7 U.S.C. 2020(e)(26)(B)changedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 30327(a)
The bill says: in paragraph (26)(B), by striking "(x)" and inserting "(w)".
Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 2020)
7 U.S.C. 2036a(a)changedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 30327(b)
The bill says: Section 28(a) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2036a(a)) is amended by striking paragraph (1) and inserting the following:
Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 2036a)
20 U.S.C. 1021(11)rewrittenby H.R. 10421 Sec. 30328(a)
(A) In general.— The term high-need school means a school that is in the highest quartile of schools in a ranking of all schools served by a local educational agency, ranked in descending order by percentage of students from low-income families enrolled in such schools, as determined by the local educational agency based on one of the following measures of poverty:(i) The percentage of students aged 5 through 17 in poverty counted in the most recent census data approved by the Secretary.(ii) The percentage of students in families receiving assistance under the State program funded under the program of block grants to States for temporary assistance for needy families established under part A of title IV of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 601 et seq.).(iii) The percentage of students eligible to receive medical assistance under the program of medical assistance established under title XIX of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396 et seq.).(iv) A composite of two or more of the measures described in clauses (i) through (iii).
The bill says: Subparagraph (A) of section 200(11) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1021(11)) is amended to read as follows:
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 1021)
20 U.S.C. 1070a-22(d)(1)rewrittenby H.R. 10421 Sec. 30328(b)
(A) provide services under this chapter to at least one grade level of students, beginning not later than 7th grade, in a participating school—(i) that has a 7th grade; and(ii) in which—(I) at least 50 percent of the students enrolled are economically disadvantaged students (as identified under a measure described in section 1113(a)(5) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965); or(II) if an eligible entity determines that it would promote the effectiveness of a program, an entire grade level of students, beginning not later than the 7th grade, reside in public housing, as defined in section 3(b)(1) of the United States Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. 1437a(b)(1)).
The bill says: Subparagraph (A) of section 404B(d)(1) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1070a–22(d)(1)) is amended to read as follows:
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 1070a-22)
20 U.S.C. 1161y(b)(1)(B)changedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 30328(c)
The bill says: in paragraph (1)(B), by striking "qualify for a free or reduced price school lunch under the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1751 et seq.) or the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 1771 et seq.)" and inserting "are economically disadvantaged students (as identified under a measure described in section 1113(a)(5) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965)"; and
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 1161y)
20 U.S.C. 1161y(b)(5)changedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 30328(c)
The bill says: in paragraph (5), by striking "eligible for a free or reduced price school lunch under the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1751 et seq.) or the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 1771 et seq.)" and inserting "economically disadvantaged students (as identified under a measure described in section 1113(a)(5) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965)".
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 1161y)
20 U.S.C. 6641(b)(3)(B)removedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 30329(a)
The bill says: by striking clause (i); and
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 6641)
20 U.S.C. 6641(b)(3)(B)renumberedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 30329(a)
The bill says: by redesignating clauses (ii) and (iii) as clauses (i) and (ii), respectively.
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 6641)
20 U.S.C. 7261(d)(2)removedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 30329(b)
The bill says: by striking subparagraph (B); and
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 7261)
20 U.S.C. 7261(d)(2)renumberedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 30329(b)
The bill says: by redesignating subparagraphs (C) and (D) as subparagraphs (B) and (C), respectively.
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 7261)
20 U.S.C. 7703(b)(2)(B)(i)(III)rewrittenby H.R. 10421 Sec. 30329(c)
The bill says: Item (bb) of section 7003(b)(2)(B)(i)(III) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7703(b)(2)(B)(i)(III)) is amended to read as follows:
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 7703)
20 U.S.C. 9832(3)changedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 30330
The bill says: Section 6122(3) of the America COMPETES Act (20 U.S.C. 9832(3)) is amended by striking "data on children eligible for free or reduced-price lunches under the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act,".
Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 9832)
29 U.S.C. 3102(36)(A)removedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 30331(1)
The bill says: by striking clause (iv); and
Bill text · Current law (29 U.S.C. 3102)
29 U.S.C. 3102(36)(A)renumberedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 30331(2)
The bill says: by redesignating clauses (v) and (vi) as clauses (iv) and (v), respectively.
Bill text · Current law (29 U.S.C. 3102)
42 U.S.C. 1862n(8)removedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 30332(1)
The bill says: by striking subparagraph (A); and
Bill text · Current law (42 U.S.C. 1862n)
42 U.S.C. 1862n(8)renumberedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 30332(2)
The bill says: by redesignating subparagraphs (B) and (C) as subparagraphs (A) and (B), respectively.
Bill text · Current law (42 U.S.C. 1862n)
42 U.S.C. 9858m(b)(1)(B)changedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 30333(1)
The bill says: in paragraph (1)(B), by striking "school lunch factor" and inserting "economically disadvantaged students factor"; and
Bill text · Current law (42 U.S.C. 9858m)
42 U.S.C. 9858m(b)rewrittenby H.R. 10421 Sec. 30333(2)
The bill says: by amending paragraph (3) to read as follows:
Bill text · Current law (42 U.S.C. 9858m)
42 U.S.C. 9859c(b)(1)(B)changedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 30334(1)
The bill says: in paragraph (1)(B), by striking "school lunch factor" and inserting "economically disadvantaged students factor"; and
Bill text · Current law (42 U.S.C. 9859c)
42 U.S.C. 9859c(b)rewrittenby H.R. 10421 Sec. 30334(2)
The bill says: by amending paragraph (3) to read as follows:
Bill text · Current law (42 U.S.C. 9859c)
34 U.S.C. 11162(i)rewrittenby H.R. 10421 Sec. 30335
(i) Free school lunches for incarcerated juveniles.—(2) In general.— A juvenile who is incarcerated in an eligible juvenile detention center is eligible to receive free lunch under the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1751 et seq.).(3) Guidance.— Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of the Transforming Education for the Future Act, the Attorney General, in consultation with the Secretary of Agriculture, shall provide guidance to States relating to the options for school food authorities in the States to apply for reimbursement for free lunches under the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1751 et seq.) for juveniles who are incarcerated.(4) Eligible juvenile detention center defined.— In this subsection, the term eligible juvenile detention center does not include any private, for-profit detention center.
The bill says: Section 252(i) of the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974 (34 U.S.C. 11162(i)) is amended to read as follows:
Bill text · Current law (34 U.S.C. 11162)
42 U.S.C. 1762renumberedby H.R. 10421 Sec. 30341(1)
The bill says: by redesignating subsection (h) as subsection (i); and
Bill text · Current law (42 U.S.C. 1762)
42 U.S.C. 1762added (h)by H.R. 10421 Sec. 30341(2)
(h) Summer EBT fraud prevention.—(1) Guidance; rulemaking.— The Secretary shall—(A) issue guidance to State agencies and covered Indian Tribal organizations, on an ongoing basis, as informed by the process outlined in subparagraph (D), that describes security measures that—(i) are effective, as determined by the Secretary, in detecting and preventing theft of summer EBT benefits, including through card skimming, card cloning, and other similar fraudulent methods;(ii) are consistent with industry standards for detecting, identifying, and preventing debit and credit card skimming, card cloning, and other similar fraudulent methods; and(iii) consider the feasibility of cost, availability, and implementation for State agencies and covered Indian Tribal organizations;(B) promulgate regulations through notice-and-comment rulemaking to require State agencies and covered Indian Tribal organizations that elect to participate in the program under this section to take the appropriate security measures, as determined by the Secretary, described in the guidance issued under subparagraph (A);(C) not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this subsection, promulgate regulations (including an interim final rule) to require State agencies and covered Indian Tribal organizations that elect to participate in the program under this section to implement procedures for the replacement of summer EBT benefits consistent with paragraph (2);(D) coordinate with the Director of the Office of Family Assistance of the Administration for Children and Families of the Department of Health and Human Services, the Attorney General of the United States, State agencies, covered Indian Tribal organizations, retailers (including retail food stores described in subparagraph (A) of subsection (b)(1) and vendors described in subparagraph (B) of such subsection), and EBT contractors—(i) to determine—(I) how summer EBT benefits are being stolen through card skimming, card cloning, and other similar fraudulent methods;(II) how those stolen benefits are used; and(III) the locations where card skimming, card cloning, and other similar fraudulent methods are taking place;(ii) to establish measures, including equipment enhancements for retail food stores described in subparagraph (A) of subsection (b)(1) and vendors described in subparagraph (B) of such subsection, to prevent summer EBT benefits from being stolen through card skimming, card cloning, and other similar fraudulent methods; and(iii) to establish standard reporting methods for State agencies and covered Indian Tribal organizations that elect to participate in the program under this section to collect and share data with the Secretary on the scope of summer EBT benefits being stolen through card skimming, card cloning, and other similar fraudulent methods; and(E) not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this subsection, submit to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate and the Committee on Education and Workforce of the House of Representatives a report that includes—(i) information on the frequency of theft of summer EBT benefits and the location of those thefts, including benefits stolen through card skimming, card cloning, and other similar fraudulent methods;(ii) a description of the determinations made under subparagraph (D)(i), the measures established under subparagraph (D)(ii), and methods established in subparagraph (D)(iii);(iii) a description of the industry standards described in subparagraph (A)(ii);(iv) a comparison of State agency and covered Indian Tribal organization plans related to reimbursement, prevention, and other relevant procedures approved in accordance with paragraph (2)(A)(i); and(v) a description of actions taken by the Secretary, and actions the Secretary plans to take, to detect and prevent theft of summer EBT benefits, including benefits stolen through card skimming, card cloning, and other similar fraudulent methods.(2) Replacement of benefits.—(A) In general.— The Secretary shall use funds appropriated pursuant to this section to require State agencies and covered Indian Tribal organizations that elect to participate in the program under this section to replace summer EBT benefits that are determined by the State agency or covered Indian Tribal organization to have been stolen through card skimming, card cloning, or similar fraudulent methods, subject to the conditions that—(i) the State agency or covered Indian Tribal organization shall include as part of each plan for operations and management of the State agency or covered Indian Tribal organization required under section 292.8 of title 7, Code of Federal Regulations (or a successor regulation), and submitted after the date of enactment of this Act a plan for the replacement of stolen summer EBT benefits that—(I) includes appropriate procedures, as determined by the Secretary, for the timely submission of claims to, timely validation of claims by, and replacement issuance by the State agency or covered Indian Tribal organization that includes—(aa) a signed statement by the affected eligible household on the benefit theft, consistent with the signature requirements and options, including electronic signatures, provided by section 11(e)(2)(C) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2020(e)(2)(C));(bb) criteria to determine if a submitted claim is valid;(cc) procedures for the documentation of replacement issuances, including the submitted claims and findings from the validation;(dd) the submission of data reports on benefit theft and replacement activity to the Secretary;(ee) procedures to inform eligible households of their right to appeal an adverse decision regarding a submitted claim; and(ff) the State agency’s or covered Indian Tribal organization’s use and planned use of benefit theft prevention measures, including any additional guidance that may be issued under subsection (h)(1);(II) includes a
The bill says: by inserting after subsection (g) the following:
Bill text · Current law (42 U.S.C. 1762)