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20 U.S.C. § 9512 — Establishment

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20 U.S.C. § 9512 — Establishment

**(a) Establishment** There shall be in the Department the Institute of Education Sciences, to be administered by a Director (as described in [section 9514 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title20-section9514&num=0&edition=prelim)) and, to the extent set forth in [section 9516 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title20-section9516&num=0&edition=prelim), a board of directors. **(b) Mission** (1) **In general** — The mission of the Institute is to provide national leadership in expanding fundamental knowledge and understanding of education from early childhood through postsecondary study, in order to provide parents, educators, students, researchers, policymakers, and the general public with reliable information about— (A) the condition and progress of education in the United States, including early childhood education and special education; (B) educational practices that support learning and improve academic achievement and access to educational opportunities for all students; and (C) the effectiveness of Federal and other education programs. (2) **Carrying out mission** — In carrying out the mission described in paragraph (1), the Institute shall compile statistics, develop products, and conduct research, evaluations, and wide dissemination activities in areas of demonstrated national need (including in technology areas) that are supported by Federal funds appropriated to the Institute and ensure that such activities— (A) conform to high standards of quality, integrity, and accuracy; and (B) are objective, secular, neutral, and nonideological and are free of partisan political influence and racial, cultural, gender, or regional bias. **(c) Organization** The Institute

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**(a) Establishment** There shall be in the Department the Institute of Education Sciences, to be administered by a Director (as described in [section 9514 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title20-section9514&num=0&edition=prelim)) and, to the extent set forth in [section 9516 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title20-section9516&num=0&edition=prelim), a board of directors. **(b) Mission** (1) **In general** — The mission of the Institute is to provide national leadership in expanding fundamental knowledge and understanding of education from early childhood through postsecondary study, in order to provide parents, educators, students, researchers, policymakers, and the general public with reliable information about— (A) the condition and progress of education in the United States, including early childhood education and special education; (B) educational practices that support learning and improve academic achievement and access to educational opportunities for all students; and (C) the effectiveness of Federal and other education programs. (2) **Carrying out mission** — In carrying out the mission described in paragraph (1), the Institute shall compile statistics, develop products, and conduct research, evaluations, and wide dissemination activities in areas of demonstrated national need (including in technology areas) that are supported by Federal funds appropriated to the Institute and ensure that such activities— (A) conform to high standards of quality, integrity, and accuracy; and (B) are objective, secular, neutral, and nonideological and are free of partisan political influence and racial, cultural, gender, or regional bias. **(c) Organization** The Institute shall consist of the following: (1) The Office of the Director (as described in [section 9514 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title20-section9514&num=0&edition=prelim)). (2) The National Board for Education Sciences (as described in [section 9516 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title20-section9516&num=0&edition=prelim)). (3) The National Education Centers, which include— (A) the National Center for Education Research (as described in part B); (B) the National Center for Education Statistics (as described in part C); (C) the National Center for Education Evaluation and Regional Assistance (as described in part D); and (D) the National Center for Special Education Research (as described in part E).

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20 U.S.C. § 9514 — Delegation

**(a) Delegation of authority** Notwithstanding [section 3472 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title20-section3472&num=0&edition=prelim), the Secretary shall delegate to the Director all functions for carrying out this subchapter (other than administrative and support functions), except that— (1) nothing in this subchapter or in subchapter III of this chapter (except [section 9621(e)(1)(J) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title20-section9621/e/1/J&num=0&edition=prelim)) shall be construed to alter or diminish the role, responsibilities, or authority of the National Assessment Governing Board with respect to the National Assessment of Educational Progress (including with respect to the methodologies of the National Assessment of Educational Progress described in [section 9621(e)(1)(E) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title20-section9621/e/1/E&num=0&edition=prelim)) from those authorized by the National Education Statistics Act of 1994 ([20 U.S.C. 9001](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title20-section9001&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.) on the day before November 5, 2002; (2) members of the National Assessment Governing Board shall continue to be appointed by the Secretary; (3) [section 9621(f)(1) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title20-section9621/f/1&num=0&edition=prelim) shall apply to the National Assessment Governing Board in the exercise of its responsibilities under this Act; (4) sections 9515 and 9516 of this title shall not apply to the National Assessment of Educational Progress; and (5) sections 9515 and 9516 of this title shall not apply to the National Asses

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20 U.S.C. § 9516 — Priorities

**(a) Proposal** The Director shall propose to the Board priorities for the Institute (taking into consideration long-term research and development on core issues conducted through the national research and development centers). The Director shall identify topics that may require long-term research and topics that are focused on understanding and solving particular education problems and issues, including those associated with the goals and requirements of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 ([20 U.S.C. 6301](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title20-section6301&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.), the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act ([20 U.S.C. 1400](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title20-section1400&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.), and the Higher Education Act of 1965 ([20 U.S.C. 1001](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title20-section1001&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.), such as— (1) closing the achievement gap between high-performing and low-performing children, especially achievement gaps between minority and nonminority children and between disadvantaged children and such children’s more advantaged peers; and (2) ensuring— (A) that all children have the ability to obtain a high-quality education (from early childhood through postsecondary education) and reach, at a minimum, proficiency on challenging State academic achievement standards and State academic assessments, particularly in mathematics, science, and reading or language arts; (B) access to, and opportunities for, postsecondary education; and (C) the efficacy, impact on academic achievement, and cost-effectiveness of technology use within the Nation’s schools. **(b) Approval** The Board shall

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20 U.S.C. § 9512 — Functions

Page 1705 TITLE 20—EDUCATION § 9513 set out as notes under sections 1221e and 9001 of this title], and by the amendments made by this Act, from those established or authorized by the Educational Re- search, Development, Dissemination, and Improvement Act of 1994 (20 U.S.C. 6001 et seq.) and the National Edu- cation Statistics Act of 1994 (20 U.S.C. 9001 et seq.).’’ PART A—THE INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION SCIENCES § 9511. Establishment (a) Establishment There shall be in the Department the Institute of Education Sciences, to be administered by a Director (as described in section 9514 of this title) and, to the extent set forth in section 9516 of this title, a board of directors. (b) Mission (1) In general The mission of the Institute is to provide na- tional leadership in expanding fundamental knowledge and understanding of education from early childhood through postsecondary study, in order to provide parents, educators, students, researchers, policymakers, and the general public with reliable information about— (A) the condition and progress of edu- cation in the United States, including early childhood education and special education; (B) educational practices that support learning and improve academic achievement and access to educational opportunities for all students; and (C) the effectiveness of Federal and other education programs. (2) Carrying out mission In carrying out the mission described in paragraph (1), the Institute shall compile sta- tistics, develop products, and conduct re- search, evaluations, and wide dissemination activities in areas of demonstrated national need (including in technology areas) that are supported by Federal funds appropriated to the Institute and ensure that such activities— (A) conform to high stand

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