Sec. 202. State Agency for Higher Education
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Subpart 3 of part A of title II of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6631 et seq.) is amended to read as follows: The State agency for higher education for a State that receives a grant under section 2111, working in conjunction with the State educational agency (if such agencies are separate), shall use the funds reserved under section 2113(a)(2) to carry out the activities described in section 2133, either directly or through subgrants to eligible entities, as described in this subpart.
In making subgrants to eligible entities under this subpart, the State agency for higher education shall ensure that such subgrants are equitably distributed by geographic area within the State. If the State agency for higher education makes subgrants under this subpart to carry out the activities described in section 2133, to be eligible to receive a subgrant, an eligible entity shall submit an application to the State agency for higher education at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the agency may require.
In using the funds reserved under section 2113(a)(2), the State agency for higher education shall, directly or through subgrants to eligible entities, use such funds for the following activities: Providing technical assistance to and closing low-performing teacher preparation programs, as identified under section 207 of the Higher Education Act of 1965, under which the State agency for higher education shall— assist teacher preparation programs that are at risk of being identified as low performing, or have been identified as low performing, under such section, through— technical assistance designed to identify the reasons such programs are at risk of being identified, or have been identified, as low performing; the development of an improvement plan to address the reasons identified under subclause (I); technical assistance to implement the plan described under subclause (II); and other such assistance that responds to the reasons for such identification; and if such a program described under clause
(i)is identified as low performing after such technical assistance and a period of time for program improvement (as determined by the State), terminate the eligibility of such a program as described in section 207 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 or if the State agency for higher education does not oversee such program, assisting such other State agency in terminating such eligibility. Developing a system for assessing the quality and effectiveness of professional development offered throughout the State (in conjunction with the appropriate State agency, if an agency other than the State agency for higher education is responsible for professional development of teachers in such State). In using the funds reserved under section 2113(a)(2), the State agency for higher education may, directly or through subgrants to eligible entities, use such funds for the following activities: Developing and implementing a valid and reliable teacher performance assessment for use by— institutions of higher education and other providers of teacher preparation in the State in assessing the effectiveness of graduates of teacher preparation programs; a State educational agency (or other State agency if such agency is responsible under State law for certification or licensure of teachers in such State) in determining any certification or licensure, including certification through alternative routes and full State certification or licensure; or a local educational agency to inform hiring decisions, induction, and mentoring programs, and to facilitate the alignment of such performance assessments to the criteria used in teacher evaluations. Professional development activities in core academic subjects to ensure that— teachers and highly qualified paraprofessionals, and, if appropriate, principals have subject matter knowledge in the academic subjects that the individuals teach, including the use of computer related technology to enhance student learning; and principals have the instructional leadership skills that will help such principals work most effectively with teachers to help students master core academic subjects. Developing and providing assistance to local educational agencies and individuals who are teachers, highly qualified paraprofessionals, or principals of schools served by such agencies, for sustained, high-quality professional development activities that— ensure that the individuals are able to use challenging State academic content standards and student academic achievement standards, and State assessments, to improve instructional practices and improve student academic achievement; may include intensive programs designed to prepare such individuals who will return to a school to provide instruction related to the professional development described in clause
(i)to other such individuals within such school; and may include activities of partnerships between one or more local educational agencies, one or more schools served by such local educational agencies, and one or more institutions of higher education for the purpose of improving teaching and learning at low-performing schools. In any fiscal year, if a State does not meet the requirements of section 207 of the Higher Education Act of 1965, including any requirements described under this part related to such section 207, the Secretary shall withhold a portion of the administrative funds that would be allocated to such State under this Act. Nothing in this subpart shall be construed to alter or otherwise affect the rights, remedies, and procedures afforded to the employees of local educational agencies under Federal, State, or local laws (including applicable regulations or court orders) or under the terms of collective bargaining agreements, memoranda of understanding, or other agreements between such employees and their employers. In this subpart, the term eligible entity means— an institution of higher education, as defined in section 101(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965; a local educational agency; a school or college of education; a nonprofit organization; or a partnership of any of the entities described in paragraphs
(1)through (4). .
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