Sec. 5. School turnaround grant program
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From amounts made available under this Act after the reservation described in subsection (b), the Chief Executive Officer, in consultation with the Secretary, shall award grants, on a competitive basis, to eligible entities to enable such eligible entities— to improve the academic achievement of elementary school and secondary school students; and to select national service participants and engage such participants' in School Turnaround Corps projects. The Chief Executive Officer shall reserve not less than 1 percent, and not more than 2 percent, of the amount appropriated to carry out this Act for each fiscal year to award grants under this Act to Indian tribes and organizations serving tribal populations.
In making grants under this Act, the Chief Executive Officer, in consultation with the Secretary— shall give priority to eligible entities that will serve significant populations of low-income students; and may give priority to eligible entities that— are located in low-income communities; will serve communities with significant populations of families with limited English proficiency; will place national service participants in urban or rural areas; or will increase the ability of educators to provide appropriate services and coordinate activities with State and local systems providing services under part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act ( 20 U.S.C. 1411 et seq. ) for children with developmental delays or disabilities, including such children in the child welfare system of the State.
An eligible entity that receives a grant under this section shall use the funds made available through the grant to carry out 1 or more of the activities described in paragraphs
(2)through (6), and shall engage national service participants to carry out such activities. Improving the quality and frequency of individualized learning time provided to elementary school and secondary school students by providing individualized support, which may include increasing postsecondary education enrollment rates through postsecondary education preparation counseling assistance, including assistance with completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and applications for institutions of higher education, and educating students and their families about financial literacy for postsecondary education. Increasing personalized, out-of-school and extended learning programs provided to elementary school and secondary school students by engaging national service participants to serve as— tutors who provide individualized, academic support outside of the standard school day; and family resource mentors who connect the student, family, and school in an open conversation about the student’s academic situation. The provision of individual graduation, postsecondary education, and career preparation guidance and assistance by college or career planing advisors. Carrying out schoolwide activities, including— establishing a school culture and environment that improves school safety, attendance, and discipline and addressing other non-academic factors that impact student achievement, such as students’ social, emotional, and health needs; and carrying out activities to increase graduation rates, such as early warning systems, credit-recovery programs, and re-engagement strategies. The provision of activities to accelerate students’ acquisition of reading and mathematics knowledge and skills.
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