20 U.S.C. § 6683 — Recognition program established

Page 1445 TITLE 20—EDUCATION § 6691 (1) Classified school employee The term ‘‘classified school employee’’ means an employee of a State or of any polit- ical subdivision of a State, or an employee of a nonprofit entity, who works in any grade from prekindergarten through high school in any of the following occupational specialties: (A) Paraprofessional, including paraeducator services. (B) Clerical and administrative services. (C) Transportation services. (D) Food and nutrition services. (E) Custodial and maintenance services. (F) Security services. (G) Health and student services. (H) Technical services. (I) Skilled trades. (2) Other definitions The terms used in this subpart have the meanings given the terms in section 7801 of this title. (Pub. L. 116–13, § 3, Apr. 12, 2019, 133 Stat. 847.) Editorial Notes CODIFICATION Section was enacted as part of the Recognizing Achievement in Classified School Employees Act, and not as part of the Elementary and Secondary Edu- cation Act of 1965 which comprises this chapter. § 6683. Recognition program established (a) In general The Secretary of Education shall establish a national recognition program to be known as the ‘‘Recognizing Inspiring School Employees Award Program’’ or the ‘‘award program’’. The purpose of the award program shall be to recog- nize and promote the commitment and excel- lence exhibited by classified school employees who provide exemplary service to students in prekindergarten through high school. (b) Award (1) In general Prior to May 31 of each year (beginning with the second calendar year that begins after April 12, 2019), the Secretary shall select a classified school employee to receive the Rec- ognizing Inspiring School Employees Award for the year. (2) Non-monetary value The award and recognition provided under this subpart shall have no monetary value. (c) Selection process (1) Nomination process (A) In general Not later than November 1 of each year (beginning with the first calendar year that begins after April 12, 2019), the Secretary shall solicit nominations of classified school employees from the occupational specialties described in section 6682(1) of this title from the Governor of each State. (B) Nomination submissions In order for individuals in a State to be el- igible to receive recognition under this sec- tion, the Governor of the State shall con- sider nominations submitted by the fol- lowing: (i) Local educational agencies. (ii) School administrators. (iii) Professional associations. (iv) Labor organizations. (v) Educational service agencies. (vi) Nonprofit entities. (vii) Parents and students. (viii) Any other group determined appro- priate by the Secretary. (2) Demonstration Each Governor of a State who desires indi- viduals in the State to receive recognition under this section shall submit the nomina- tions described in paragraph (1) to the Sec- retary in such manner as may be required by the Secretary. Each such nomination shall contain, at a minimum, demonstrations of ex- cellence in the following areas: (A) Work performance. (B) School and community involvement. (C) Leadership and commitment. (D) Local support. (E) Enhancement of classified school em- ployees’ image in the community and schools. (3) Selection The Secretary shall develop uniform na- tional guidelines for evaluating nominations submitted under paragraph (2) in order to se- lect the most deserving nominees based on the demonstrations made in the areas described in such paragraph. (Pub. L. 116–13, § 4, Apr. 12, 2019, 133 Stat. 848.) Editorial Notes CODIFICATION Section was enacted as part of the Recognizing Achievement in Classified School Employees Act, and not as part of the Elementary and Secondary Edu- cation Act of 1965 which comprises this chapter. PART C—GENERAL PROVISIONS § 6691. Supplement, not supplant Funds made available under this subchapter shall be used to supplement, and not supplant, non-Federal funds that would otherwise be used for activities authorized under this subchapter. (Pub. L. 89–10, title II, § 2301, as added Pub. L. 114–95, title II, § 2002, Dec. 10, 2015, 129 Stat. 1953.) Editorial Notes PRIOR PROVISIONS A prior section 6691, Pub. L. 89–10, title II, § 2321, as added Pub. L. 107–110, title II, § 201, Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 1660, authorized appropriations for subpart 1 of part C of former subchapter II of this chapter, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 114–95, § 5, title II, § 2002, Dec. 10, 2015, 129 Stat. 1806, 1913, effective Dec. 10, 2015, except with respect to certain noncompetitive programs and com- petitive programs. A prior section 2301 of Pub. L. 89–10 was classified to section 6671 of this title, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 112–239. Another prior section 2301 of Pub. L. 89–10 was classi- fied to section 6671 of this title, prior to the general amendment of this subchapter by Pub. L. 107–110.