Sec. 101. Grant program
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Part F of title IV of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 7251 et seq.) is amended— in section 4601— in subsection (a), in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by inserting (other than subpart 5) after part ; and by adding at the end the following: 5 There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out subpart 5— $20,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 and 2023; and $21,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2024 and 2025. ; and by adding at the end the following:
From amounts appropriated under section 4601(c), the Secretary shall award grants, on a competitive basis, to eligible entities to implement formal and informal engineering education programs in elementary schools and secondary schools to— teach students the overall analytical and experimental approaches used in engineering and engineering technology; and increase participation of under-represented student groups in the engineering and engineering technology pipeline. A grant awarded under this subpart may not exceed $1,000,000.
An eligible entity receiving a grant under this subpart shall provide non-Federal funds in amount equal to the grant amount. Such non-Federal funds may include in-kind support (such as equipment, supplies, materials, and participation of personnel in the development and implementation of activities to be carried out under the grant). An eligible entity receiving a grant under this subpart shall use such funds to carry out a program that— provides engineering instructional materials based on review and analysis of the effectiveness of existing formal, or informal research-based and evidenced-based locally relevant instructional materials; provides professional development for pre-service and in-service teachers to teach engineering; provides instructions on engineering and engineering technology during normal classroom hours or after school; incorporates evidence-based practices to increase diversity of student groups participating in the program; encourages participation of engineers from local private and public organizations to mentor the teachers and students; encourages engineering faculty and students from institutions of higher education as mentors for the elementary school or secondary school students, and teachers as appropriate; and encourages members of local workforce who use engineering technology and methods in the workplace to serve as mentors to teachers and students.
Each eligible entity awarded a grant under this subpart shall be encouraged to carry out the program funded under the grant in partnership with one or more of the following: Elementary schools or secondary schools receiving assistance under this subpart. Institutions of higher education. Private sector businesses. Nonprofit organizations. Community-based organizations. Public or private entities with demonstrated record of success in delivering educational support. Summer school programs.
Registered apprenticeship programs (meaning a program registered under the Act of August 16, 1937 (commonly known as the National Apprenticeship Act ; 50 Stat. 664, chapter 663; 29 U.S.C. 50 et seq.)). An application for a grant under this subpart submitted by an eligible entity shall demonstrate long-term commitment for the proposed program through— providing laboratory and instructional space; establishing ongoing professional training programs for pre-service and in-service teachers and teachers in-residence; and commitment to scaling successful programs for engineering and engineering technology education in elementary schools and secondary schools under the jurisdiction of the eligible entity.
In awarding grants under this subpart, the Secretary shall give priority to eligible entities that serve under-represented minorities in engineering. In this section: The term eligible entity means a consortium of local educational agencies. The term instructional materials means materials that— emphasize— engineering fundamentals and concepts, problem-based learning; and essential skills such as systems thinking, creativity, teamwork, communication, and ethical considerations; are designed to introduce students to modern engineering and engineering technology tools such as computer-aided design, computer-aided manufacturing, statistical analysis, codes and standards, human factors, and reliability analysis; and are aligned with and integrated into relevant science, engineering, and mathematics standards that may exist in the applicable State or may be developed.
Not later than 1 year after the first grant is awarded under this subpart, and annually thereafter, the Secretary shall provide a report to Congress on activities and results under this subpart. Such reports shall describe— the total number of grant applications received for the preceding year; the number and geographic distribution of the grants for such year and for all grants awarded under this subpart; participation of minority-serving institutions of higher education, such as historically Black colleges and universities and Hispanic-serving institutions; participation of under-represented and economically disadvantaged student groups; plans for collaboration among eligible entities receiving a grant under this subpart; overall program outcomes and issues of concern; and recommendations for program revisions to achieve the desired program outcome. .
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