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20 U.S.C. § 9563 — Commissioner for Education Evaluation and Regional Assistance
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**(a) In general** The National Center for Education Evaluation and Regional Assistance shall be headed by a Commissioner for Education Evaluation and Regional Assistance (in this part referred to as the “Evaluation and Regional Assistance Commissioner”) who is highly qualified and has demonstrated a capacity to carry out the mission of the Center and shall—
(1) conduct evaluations pursuant to [section 9563 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title20-section9563&num=0&edition=prelim);
(2) widely disseminate information on scientifically valid research, statistics, and evaluation on education, particularly to State educational agencies and local educational agencies, to institutions of higher education, to the public, the media, voluntary organizations, professional associations, and other constituencies, especially with respect to information relating to, at a minimum—
(A) the core academic areas of reading, mathematics, and science;
(B) closing the achievement gap between high-performing students and low-performing students;
(C) educational practices that improve academic achievement and promote learning;
(D) education technology, including software; and
(E) those topics covered by the Educational Resources Information Center Clearinghouses (established under section 941(f) of the Educational Research, Development, Dissemination, and Improvement Act of 1994 ([20 U.S.C. 6041(f)](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title20-section6041/f&num=0&edition=prelim)) (as such provision was in effect on the day before November 5, 2002);
(3) make such information accessible in a user-friendly, timely, and efficient manner (including through use of a searchable Internet-based online database that sha
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**(a) In general** The National Center for Education Evaluation and Regional Assistance shall be headed by a Commissioner for Education Evaluation and Regional Assistance (in this part referred to as the “Evaluation and Regional Assistance Commissioner”) who is highly qualified and has demonstrated a capacity to carry out the mission of the Center and shall—
(1) conduct evaluations pursuant to [section 9563 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title20-section9563&num=0&edition=prelim);
(2) widely disseminate information on scientifically valid research, statistics, and evaluation on education, particularly to State educational agencies and local educational agencies, to institutions of higher education, to the public, the media, voluntary organizations, professional associations, and other constituencies, especially with respect to information relating to, at a minimum—
(A) the core academic areas of reading, mathematics, and science;
(B) closing the achievement gap between high-performing students and low-performing students;
(C) educational practices that improve academic achievement and promote learning;
(D) education technology, including software; and
(E) those topics covered by the Educational Resources Information Center Clearinghouses (established under section 941(f) of the Educational Research, Development, Dissemination, and Improvement Act of 1994 ([20 U.S.C. 6041(f)](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title20-section6041/f&num=0&edition=prelim)) (as such provision was in effect on the day before November 5, 2002);
(3) make such information accessible in a user-friendly, timely, and efficient manner (including through use of a searchable Internet-based online database that shall include all topics covered in paragraph (2)(E)) to schools, institutions of higher education, educators (including early childhood educators), parents, administrators, policymakers, researchers, public and private entities (including providers of early childhood services), entities responsible for carrying out technical assistance through the Department, and the general public;
(4) support the regional educational laboratories in conducting applied research, the development and dissemination of educational research, products and processes, the provision of technical assistance, and other activities to serve the educational needs of such laboratories’ regions;
(5) manage the National Library of Education described in subsection (d), and other sources of digital information on education research;
(6) assist the Director in the preparation of a biennial report, described in [section 9519 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title20-section9519&num=0&edition=prelim); and
(7) award a contract for a prekindergarten through grade 12 mathematics and science teacher clearinghouse.
**(b) Additional duties** In carrying out subsection (a), the Evaluation and Regional Assistance Commissioner shall—
(1) ensure that information disseminated under this section is provided in a cost-effective, nonduplicative manner that includes the most current research findings, which may include through the continuation of individual clearinghouses authorized under the Educational Research, Development, Dissemination, and Improvement Act of 1994 (title IX of the Goals 2000: Educate America Act; [20 U.S.C. 6001](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title20-section6001&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.) (as such Act existed on the day before November 5, 2002);
(2) describe prominently the type of scientific evidence that is used to support the findings that are disseminated;
(3) explain clearly the scientifically appropriate and inappropriate uses of—
(A) the findings that are disseminated; and
(B) the types of evidence used to support those findings; and
(4) respond, as appropriate, to inquiries from schools, educators, parents, administrators, policymakers, researchers, public and private entities, and entities responsible for carrying out technical assistance.
**(c) Continuation** The Director shall continue awards for the support of the Educational Resources Information Center Clearinghouses and contracts for regional educational laboratories (established under subsections (f) and (h) of section 941 of the Educational Research, Development, Dissemination, and Improvement Act of 1994 ([20 U.S.C. 6041(f)](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title20-section6041/f&num=0&edition=prelim) and (h)) (as such awards were in effect on the day before November 5, 2002)) for the duration of those awards, in accordance with the terms and agreements of such awards.
**(d) National Library of Education**
(1) **Establishment** — There is established within the National Center for Education Evaluation and Regional Assistance a National Library of Education that shall—
(A) be headed by an individual who is highly qualified in library science;
(B) collect and archive information;
(C) provide a central location within the Federal Government for information about education;
(D) provide comprehensive reference services on matters related to education to employees of the Department of Education and its contractors and grantees, other Federal employees, and members of the public; and
(E) promote greater cooperation and resource sharing among providers and repositories of education information in the United States.
(2) **Information** — The information collected and archived by the National Library of Education shall include—
(A) products and publications developed through, or supported by, the Institute; and
(B) other relevant and useful education-related research, statistics, and evaluation materials and other information, projects, and publications that are—
(i) consistent with—
(I) scientifically valid research; or
(II) the priorities and mission of the Institute; and
(ii) developed by the Department, other Federal agencies, or entities (including entities supported under subchapter II of this chapter and the Educational Resources Information Center Clearinghouses (established under section 941(f) of the Educational Research, Development, Dissemination, and Improvement Act of 1994 ([20 U.S.C. 6041(f)](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title20-section6041/f&num=0&edition=prelim)) (as such provision was in effect on the day before November 5, 2002))).11 So in original. The third closing parenthesis probably should not appear.
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The Congress finds as follows with respect to improving education in the United States:
(1) A majority of public schools in the United States are failing to prepare students to achieve the National Education Goals. The Federal Government should support an extensive program of educational research, development, dissemination, replication and assistance to identify and support the best responses for the challenges ahead. A significant investment in attaining a deeper understanding of the processes of learning and schooling and developing new ideas holds the best hope of making a substantial difference to the lives of every student in the United States. The Office of Educational Research and Improvement within the Department of Education should be at the center of this campaign in order to coordinate such efforts.
(2) The Federal role in educational research has been closely identified with youths who are socioeconomically disadvantaged, are minorities, belong to a language minority, or have a disability. The Federal commitment to education was sufficient to serve not more than—
(A) in 1993, 1 out of every 6 low-income children in need of preschool education;
(B) in 1990, 3 out of every 5 children in need of remediation;
(C) in 1991, 1 out of every 5 children in need of bilingual education; and
(D) in 1992, 1 out of every 20 youths eligible for assistance under the Job Training Partnership Act.
(3) The failure of the Federal Government to adequately invest in educational research and development has denied the United States a sound foundation of knowledge on which to design school improvements. The educational achievement of minority children is of particular concern because at least half of the public school students in 25 of the largest cities of the Unite
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The Institute may carry out research projects of common interest with entities such as the National Science Foundation and the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development through agreements with such entities that are in accordance with [section 1231 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title20-section1231&num=0&edition=prelim).
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### Statutory Notes
Section 6053, Pub. L. 103–227, title IX, § 1001, formerly Pub. L. 89–10, title XIII, § 13101, as added Pub. L. 103–382, title I, § 101, Oct. 20, 1994, 108 Stat. 3877; renumbered Pub. L. 103–227, title IX, § 1001, and amended Pub. L. 107–110, title X, §§ 1021(a),(b), 1025(a)(2)(A), (17)(A), (B), (19), Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 1987–1989, authorized program for establishment of comprehensive regional assistance centers.
Section 6053a, Pub. L. 103–227, title IX, § 1002, formerly Pub. L. 89–10, title XIII, § 13102, as added Pub. L. 103–382, title I, § 101, Oct. 20, 1994, 108 Stat. 3878; renumbered Pub. L. 103–227, title IX, § 1002, and amended Pub. L. 107–110, title X, §§ 1021(a),(b), 1025(a)(1), (2)(B), (6), (7), (10), (17)(C), (19), Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 1987–1989, related to requirements of centers.
Section 6053b, Pub. L. 103–227, title IX, § 1003, formerly Pub. L. 89–10, title XIII, § 13103, as added Pub. L. 103–382, title I, § 101, Oct. 20, 1994, 108 Stat. 3879; renumbered Pub. L. 103–227, title IX, § 1003, and amended Pub. L. 107–110, title X, §§ 1021(a),(b), 1025(a)(8), (10), (16), Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 1987–1989, related to maintenance of service and application requirements.
Section 6053c, Pub. L. 103–227, title IX, § 1004, formerly Pub. L. 89–10, title XIII, § 13104, as added Pub. L. 103–382, title I, § 101, Oct. 20, 1994, 108 Stat. 3880; renumbered Pub. L. 103–227, title IX, § 1004, and amended Pub. L. 107–110, title X, §§ 1021(a),(b), 1025(a)(9), (18), Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 1987–1989, related to transition and phase in of centers.
Section 6053d, Pub. L. 103–227, title IX, § 1005, formerly Pub. L. 89–10, title XIII, § 13105, as added Pub. L. 103–382, title I, § 101, Oct. 20, 1994, 108 Stat. 3880; renumbered Pub. L. 103–227, title IX,
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TITLE 20—EDUCATION
§ 5985
§ 5985. Applications
(a) Application required
Each eligible entity desiring a grant under
this subchapter shall submit an application to
the Secretary, at such time, in such manner and
containing or accompanied by such information
as the Secretary may reasonably require.
(b) Contents of application
Each application submitted pursuant to sub-
section (a) shall—
(1) define the learning objectives and course
content of each seminar to be held and de-
scribe the manner in which seminar partici-
pants shall receive substantive academic in-
struction in the principles, institutions and
processes of American government;
(2) provide assurances that educators suc-
cessfully participating in each seminar will
qualify for either graduate credit or profes-
sional development or advancement credit ac-
cording to the criteria established by a State
or local educational agency;
(3) describe the manner in which seminar
participants shall receive exposure to a broad
array of individuals who are actively involved
in the political process, including political
party representatives drawn equally from the
major political parties, as well as representa-
tives of other organizations involved in the po-
litical process;
(4) provide assurances that the seminars will
be conducted on a nonpartisan basis;
(5) describe the manner in which the semi-
nars will address the role of minorities or Na-
tive Americans in the American political proc-
ess, including such topics as—
(A) the history and current political state
of minorities or Native Americans;
(B) recent research on minority or Native
American political socialization patterns
and cognitive learning styles; and
(C) studies of political participation pat-
terns of minorities or Nati
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Page 1308
TITLE 20—EDUCATION
§ 6021
1 See References in Text note below.
PART B—NATIONAL EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH
POLICY AND PRIORITIES BOARD
§ 6021. Repealed. Pub. L. 107–279, title IV,
§ 403(2), Nov. 5, 2002, 116 Stat. 1985
Section, Pub. L. 103–227, title IX, § 921, Mar. 31, 1994,
108 Stat. 223, established National Educational Re-
search Policy and Priorities Board.
PART C—NATIONAL RESEARCH INSTITUTES
§ 6031. Repealed. Pub. L. 107–279, title IV,
§ 403(2), Nov. 5, 2002, 116 Stat. 1985
Section, Pub. L. 103–227, title IX, § 931, Mar. 31, 1994,
108 Stat. 227, established the National Institute on Stu-
dent Achievement, Curriculum, and Assessment, the
National Institute on the Education of At-Risk Stu-
dents, the National Institute on Educational Govern-
ance, Finance, Policy-Making, and Management, the
National Institute on Early Childhood Development
and Education, and the National Institute on Postsec-
ondary Education, Libraries, and Lifelong Education.
PART D—NATIONAL EDUCATION DISSEMINATION
SYSTEM
§ 6041. Repealed. Pub. L. 107–279, title IV,
§ 403(2), Nov. 5, 2002, 116 Stat. 1985
Section, Pub. L. 103–227, title IX, § 941, Mar. 31, 1994,
108 Stat. 243; Pub. L. 105–277, div. A, § 101(f) [title VIII,
§ 301(b)], Oct. 21, 1998, 112 Stat. 2681–337, 2681–410, estab-
lished Office of Reform Assistance and Dissemination.
PART E—NATIONAL LIBRARY OF EDUCATION
§ 6051. Repealed. Pub. L. 107–279, title IV,
§ 403(2), Nov. 5, 2002, 116 Stat. 1985
Section, Pub. L. 103–227, title IX, § 951, Mar. 31, 1994,
108 Stat. 260, established within the Department of
Education a National Library of Education.
PART F—CERTAIN MULTIYEAR GRANTS AND
CONTRACTS
Editorial Notes
CODIFICATION
This part was, in the original, part J of title IX of
Pub. L. 103–227 and has been designated
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TITLE 20—EDUCATION
§ 9563
1 So in original. The third closing parenthesis probably should
not appear.
Educational Research, Development, Dissemina-
tion, and Improvement Act of 1994 (20 U.S.C.
6041(f) and (h)) (as such awards were in effect on
the day before November 5, 2002)) for the dura-
tion of those awards, in accordance with the
terms and agreements of such awards.
(d) National Library of Education
(1) Establishment
There is established within the National
Center for Education Evaluation and Regional
Assistance a National Library of Education
that shall—
(A) be headed by an individual who is high-
ly qualified in library science;
(B) collect and archive information;
(C) provide a central location within the
Federal Government for information about
education;
(D) provide comprehensive reference serv-
ices on matters related to education to em-
ployees of the Department of Education and
its contractors and grantees, other Federal
employees, and members of the public; and
(E) promote greater cooperation and re-
source sharing among providers and reposi-
tories of education information in the
United States.
(2) Information
The information collected and archived by
the National Library of Education shall in-
clude—
(A) products and publications developed
through, or supported by, the Institute; and
(B) other relevant and useful education-re-
lated research, statistics, and evaluation
materials and other information, projects,
and publications that are—
(i) consistent with—
(I) scientifically valid research; or
(II) the priorities and mission of the
Institute; and
(ii) developed by the Department, other
Federal agencies, or entities (including en-
tities supported under subchapter II of this
chapter and the Educational Resources
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