20 U.S.C. § 7275 — Full-service community schools

Page 1515 TITLE 20—EDUCATION § 7275 this section shall, for the first year of the grant, use not less than 50 percent of the grant funds, and, for the second year of the grant, use not less than 25 percent of the grant funds, to carry out the activities described in sub- section (d)(1). (2) Operational flexibility Each eligible entity that operates a school in a neighborhood served by a grant program under this subpart for activities described in this section shall provide such school with the operational flexibility, including autonomy over staff, time, and budget, needed to effec- tively carry out the activities described in the application under subsection (a). (3) Limitation on use of funds for early child- hood education programs Funds provided under this subpart for activi- ties described in this section that are used to improve early childhood education programs shall not be used to carry out any of the fol- lowing activities: (A) Assessments that provide rewards or sanctions for individual children or teachers. (B) A single assessment that is used as the primary or sole method for assessing pro- gram effectiveness. (C) Evaluating children, other than for the purposes of improving instruction, class- room environment, professional develop- ment, or parent and family engagement, or program improvement. (f) Report Each eligible entity that receives a grant under this subpart for activities described in this section shall prepare and submit an annual report to the Secretary, which shall include— (1) information about the number and per- centage of children in the neighborhood who are served by the grant program, including a description of the number and percentage of children accessing each support or service of- fered as part of the pipeline services; and (2) information relating to the performance metrics described in subsection (h). (g) Publicly available data Each eligible entity that receives a grant under this subpart for activities described in this section shall make publicly available, in- cluding through electronic means, the informa- tion described in subsection (f). To the extent practicable, such information shall be provided in a form and language accessible to parents and families in the neighborhood served under the grant, and such information shall be a part of statewide longitudinal data systems. (h) Performance indicators (1) In general The Secretary shall establish performance indicators under paragraph (2) and cor- responding metrics to be used for the purpose of reporting under paragraph (3) and program evaluation under subsection (i). (2) Indicators The performance indicators established by the Secretary under paragraph (1) shall be in- dicators of improved academic and develop- mental outcomes for children, including indi- cators of school readiness, high school gradua- tion, postsecondary education and career read- iness, and other academic and developmental outcomes, to promote— (A) data-driven decision-making by eligi- ble entities receiving funds under this sub- part; and (B) access to a community-based con- tinuum of high-quality services for children living in the most distressed communities of the United States, beginning at birth. (3) Reporting Each eligible entity that receives a grant under this subpart for activities described in this section shall annually collect and report to the Secretary data on the performance indi- cators described in paragraph (2) for use by the Secretary in making a determination con- cerning continuation funding and grant exten- sion under section 7273(b) of this title for each eligible entity. (i) Evaluation The Secretary shall reserve not more than 5 percent of the funds made available under sec- tion 7251(b)(2)(A) of this title to provide tech- nical assistance and evaluate the implementa- tion and impact of the activities funded under this section, in accordance with section 7981 of this title. (Pub. L. 89–10, title IV, § 4624, as added Pub. L. 114–95, title IV, § 4601, Dec. 10, 2015, 129 Stat. 2026.) Editorial Notes REFERENCES IN TEXT The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, re- ferred to in subsec. (a)(7)(A)(ii), is title VI of Pub. L. 91–230, Apr. 13, 1970, 84 Stat. 175, which is classified gen- erally to chapter 33 (§ 1400 et seq.) of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see sec- tion 1400 of this title and Tables. Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries EFFECTIVE DATE Section effective Dec. 10, 2015, except with respect to certain noncompetitive programs and competitive pro- grams, see section 5 of Pub. L. 114–95, set out as an Ef- fective Date of 2015 Amendment note under section 6301 of this title. § 7275. Full-service community schools (a) Application An eligible entity that desires a grant under this subpart for activities described in this sec- tion shall submit an application to the Sec- retary at such time and in such manner as the Secretary may require. The Secretary shall re- quire that each such application include the fol- lowing: (1) A description of the eligible entity. (2) A memorandum of understanding among all partner entities in the eligible entity that will assist the eligible entity to coordinate and provide pipeline services and that de- scribes the roles the partner entities will as- sume. (3) A description of the capacity of the eligi- ble entity to coordinate and provide pipeline Page 1516 TITLE 20—EDUCATION § 7275 services at 2 or more full-service community schools. (4) A comprehensive plan that includes de- scriptions of the following: (A) The student, family, and school com- munity to be served, including demographic information. (B) A needs assessment that identifies the academic, physical, nonacademic, health, mental health, and other needs of students, families, and community residents. (C) Annual measurable performance objec- tives and outcomes, including an increase in the number and percentage of families and students targeted for services each year of the program, in order to ensure that chil- dren are— (i) prepared for kindergarten; (ii) achieving academically; and (iii) safe, healthy, and supported by en- gaged parents. (D) Pipeline services, including existing and additional pipeline services, to be co- ordinated and provided by the eligible entity and its partner entities, including an expla- nation of— (i) why such services have been selected; (ii) how such services will improve stu- dent academic achievement; and (iii) how such services will address the annual measurable performance objectives and outcomes established under subpara- graph (C). (E) Plans to ensure that each full-service community school site has a full-time coor- dinator of pipeline services at such school, including a description of the applicable funding sources, plans for professional devel- opment for the personnel managing, coordi- nating, or delivering pipeline services, and plans for joint utilization and management of school facilities. (F) Plans for annual evaluation based upon attainment of the performance objectives and outcomes described in subparagraph (C). (G) Plans for sustaining the programs and services described in this subsection after the grant period. (5) An assurance that the eligible entity and its partner entities will focus services on schools eligible for a schoolwide program under section 6314(b) of this title. (b) Priority In awarding grants under this subpart for ac- tivities described in this section, the Secretary shall give priority to eligible entities that— (1)(A) will serve a minimum of 2 or more full-service community schools eligible for a schoolwide program under section 6314(b) of this title, as part of a community- or district- wide strategy; or (B) include a local educational agency that satisfies the requirements of— (i) subparagraph (A), (B), or (C) of section 7345(b)(1) of this title; or (ii) subparagraphs (A) and (B) of section 7351(b)(1) of this title; (2) are consortiums comprised of a broad rep- resentation of stakeholders or consortiums demonstrating a history of effectiveness; and (3) will use funds for evidence-based activi- ties described in subsection (e), defined for purposes of this paragraph as activities meet- ing the requirements of section 7801(21)(A)(i) of this title. (c) Planning The Secretary may authorize an eligible enti- ty receiving a grant under this subpart for ac- tivities described in this section to use not more than 10 percent of the total amount of grant funds for planning purposes during the first year of the grant. (d) Minimum amount The Secretary may not award a grant under this subpart for activities described in this sec- tion to an eligible entity in an amount that is less than $75,000 for each year of the grant pe- riod, subject to the availability of appropria- tions. (e) Use of funds Grants awarded under this subpart for activi- ties described in this section shall be used to— (1) coordinate not less than 3 existing pipe- line services, as of the date of the grant award, and provide not less than 2 additional pipeline services, at 2 or more public elementary schools or secondary schools; (2) to the extent practicable, integrate mul- tiple pipeline services into a comprehensive, coordinated continuum to achieve the annual measurable performance objectives and out- comes under subsection (a)(4)(C) to meet the holistic needs of children; and (3) if applicable, coordinate and integrate services provided by community-based organi- zations and government agencies with services provided by specialized instructional support personnel. (f) Evaluations by the institute of education sciences The Secretary, acting through the Director of the Institute of Education Sciences, shall con- duct evaluations of the effectiveness of grants under this subpart for activities described in this section in achieving the purpose described in section 7271(2) of this title. (g) Evaluations by grantees The Secretary shall require each eligible enti- ty receiving a grant under this subpart for ac- tivities described in this section to— (1) conduct annual evaluations of the progress achieved with the grant toward the purpose described in section 7271(2) of this title; (2) use such evaluations to refine and im- prove activities carried out through the grant and the annual measurable performance objec- tives and outcomes under subsection (a)(4)(C); and (3) make the results of such evaluations pub- licly available, including by providing public notice of such availability. (h) Construction clause Nothing in this section shall be construed to alter or otherwise affect the rights, remedies, and procedures afforded school or local edu- cational agency employees under Federal, State, Page 1517 TITLE 20—EDUCATION § 7281 or local laws (including applicable regulations or court orders) or under the terms of collective bargaining agreements, memoranda of under- standing, or other agreements between such em- ployees and their employers. (i) Supplement, not supplant Funds made available to an eligible entity through a grant under this subpart for activities described in this section may be used only to supplement, and not supplant, any other Fed- eral, State, or local funds that would otherwise be available to carry out the activities assisted under this section. (Pub. L. 89–10, title IV, § 4625, as added Pub. L. 114–95, title IV, § 4601, Dec. 10, 2015, 129 Stat. 2029.) Editorial Notes PRIOR PROVISIONS Prior sections 7275, 7277 to 7277e, and 7279 to 7279e were repealed by Pub. L. 114–95, § 5, title IV, § 4001(b)(1)(C), Dec. 10, 2015, 129 Stat. 1806, 1967, effective Dec. 10, 2015, except with respect to certain non- competitive programs and competitive programs. Section 7275, Pub. L. 89–10, title V, § 5571, as added Pub. L. 107–110, title V, § 501, Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 1861, related to grants to combat the impact of experiencing or witnessing domestic violence on elementary and sec- ondary school children. Section 7277, Pub. L. 89–10, title V, § 5581, as added Pub. L. 107–110, title V, § 501, Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 1863, authorized grant program. Section 7277a, Pub. L. 89–10, title V, § 5582, as added Pub. L. 107–110, title V, § 501, Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 1863, related to State uses of funds. Section 7277b, Pub. L. 89–10, title V, § 5583, as added Pub. L. 107–110, title V, § 501, Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 1864, related to local uses of funds. Section 7277c, Pub. L. 89–10, title V, § 5584, as added Pub. L. 107–110, title V, § 501, Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 1865, related to report to Congress. Section 7277d, Pub. L. 89–10, title V, § 5585, as added Pub. L. 107–110, title V, § 501, Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 1865, related to limitations. Section 7277e, Pub. L. 89–10, title V, § 5586, as added Pub. L. 107–110, title V, § 501, Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 1865, defined term ‘‘healthy, high-performance school build- ing’’. Section 7279, Pub. L. 89–10, title V, § 5591, as added Pub. L. 107–110, title V, § 501, Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 1865, authorized grant program. Section 7279a, Pub. L. 89–10, title V, § 5592, as added Pub. L. 107–110, title V, § 501, Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 1865, related to uses of funds. Section 7279b, Pub. L. 89–10, title V, § 5593, as added Pub. L. 107–110, title V, § 501, Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 1866, related to allotments to States. Section 7279c, Pub. L. 89–10, title V, § 5594, as added Pub. L. 107–110, title V, § 501, Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 1866, related to subgrants to local educational agencies. Section 7279d, Pub. L. 89–10, title V, § 5595, as added Pub. L. 107–110, title V, § 501, Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 1866, defined term ‘‘capital expenses’’. Section 7279e, Pub. L. 89–10, title V, § 5596, as added Pub. L. 107–110, title V, § 501, Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 1866, terminated authority effective Oct. 1, 2003. Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries EFFECTIVE DATE Section effective Dec. 10, 2015, except with respect to certain noncompetitive programs and competitive pro- grams, see section 5 of Pub. L. 114–95, set out as an Ef- fective Date of 2015 Amendment note under section 6301 of this title. SUBPART 3—NATIONAL ACTIVITIES FOR SCHOOL SAFETY § 7281. National activities for school safety (a) Program authorized (1) In general From the funds reserved under section 7251(b)(1) of this title, the Secretary— (A) shall use a portion of such funds for the Project School Emergency Response to Violence program (in this section referred to as ‘‘Project SERV’’), in order to provide edu- cation-related services to eligible entities; and (B) may use a portion of such funds to carry out other activities to improve stu- dents’ safety and well-being, during and after the school day, under this section di- rectly or through grants, contracts, or coop- erative agreements with public or private entities or individuals, or other Federal agencies, such as providing technical assist- ance to States and local educational agen- cies carrying out activities under this sec- tion or conducting a national evaluation. (2) Availability Amounts reserved under section 7251(b)(1) of this title for Project SERV are authorized to remain available until expended for Project SERV. (b) Project SERV (1) Additional use of funds Funds made available under subsection (a) for extended services grants under Project SERV may be used by an eligible entity to ini- tiate or strengthen violence prevention activi- ties as part of the activities designed to re- store the learning environment that was dis- rupted by the violent or traumatic crisis in re- sponse to which the grant was awarded. (2) Application process (A) In general An eligible entity desiring to use a portion of extended services grant funds under Project SERV to initiate or strengthen a vi- olence prevention activity shall— (i) submit, in an application that meets all requirements of the Secretary for Project SERV, the information described in subparagraph (B); or (ii) in the case of an eligible entity that has already received an extended services grant under Project SERV, submit an ad- dition to the original application that in- cludes the information described in sub- paragraph (B). (B) Application requirements An application, or addition to an applica- tion, for an extended services grant pursuant to subparagraph (A) shall include the fol- lowing: (i) A demonstration of the need for funds due to a continued disruption or a substan- tial risk of disruption to the learning envi- ronment. (ii) An explanation of the proposed ac- tivities that are designed to restore and preserve the learning environment.