20 U.S.C. § 7274 — Promise neighborhoods

Page 1513 TITLE 20—EDUCATION § 7274 section 7274 of this title shall contribute matching funds in an amount equal to not less than 100 percent of the amount of the grant. Such matching funds shall come from Federal, State, local, and private sources. (B) Private sources The Secretary shall require that a portion of the matching funds come from private sources, which may include in-kind con- tributions. (C) Adjustment The Secretary may adjust the matching funds requirement under this paragraph for applicants that demonstrate high need, in- cluding applicants from rural areas and ap- plicants that wish to provide services on tribal lands. (D) Financial hardship waiver The Secretary may waive or reduce, on a case-by-case basis, the matching require- ment under this paragraph, including the re- quirement for funds from private sources, for a period of 1 year at a time, if the eligi- ble entity demonstrates significant financial hardship. (2) Full-service community schools activities (A) In general Each eligible entity receiving a grant under this subpart for activities described in section 7275 of this title shall provide match- ing funds from non-Federal sources, which may be provided in part with in-kind con- tributions. (B) Special rule The Bureau of Indian Education may meet the requirement of subparagraph (A) using funds from other Federal sources. (3) Special rules (A) In general The Secretary may not require any eligi- ble entity receiving a grant under this sub- part to provide matching funds in an amount that exceeds the amount of the grant award. (B) Consideration Notwithstanding this subsection, the Sec- retary shall not consider the ability of an el- igible entity to match funds when deter- mining which applicants will receive grants under this subpart. (e) Reservation for rural areas (1) In general From the amounts allocated under sub- section (a) for grants to eligible entities, the Secretary shall use not less than 15 percent of such amounts to award grants to eligible enti- ties that propose to carry out the activities described in such subsection in rural areas. (2) Exception The Secretary shall reduce the amount de- scribed in paragraph (1) if the Secretary does not receive a sufficient number of applications of sufficient quality. (f) Minimum number of grants For each fiscal year, the Secretary shall award under this subpart not fewer than 3 grants for activities described in section 7274 of this title and not fewer than 10 grants for activities de- scribed in section 7275 of this title, subject to the availability of appropriations, the require- ments of subsection (a)(2), and the number and quality of applications. (Pub. L. 89–10, title IV, § 4623, as added Pub. L. 114–95, title IV, § 4601, Dec. 10, 2015, 129 Stat. 2024.) Editorial Notes PRIOR PROVISIONS Prior sections 7273 to 7273e 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 noncompetitive programs and competitive pro- grams. Section 7273, Pub. L. 89–10, title V, § 5561, as added Pub. L. 107–110, title V, § 501, Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 1856, related to purposes. Section 7273a, Pub. L. 89–10, title V, § 5562, as added Pub. L. 107–110, title V, § 501, Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 1857, authorized grants. Section 7273b, Pub. L. 89–10, title V, § 5563, as added Pub. L. 107–110, title V, § 501, Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 1857; amended Pub. L. 108–446, title III, § 305(g)(3), Dec. 3, 2004, 118 Stat. 2805, related to applications. Section 7273c, Pub. L. 89–10, title V, § 5564, as added Pub. L. 107–110, title V, § 501, Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 1858, related to uses of funds. Section 7273d, Pub. L. 89–10, title V, § 5565, as added Pub. L. 107–110, title V, § 501, Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 1859, related to administrative provisions. Section 7273e, Pub. L. 89–10, title V, § 5566, as added Pub. L. 107–110, title V, § 501, Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 1861, related to local family information centers. 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. § 7274. Promise neighborhoods (a) Application requirements An eligible entity desiring a grant under this subpart for activities described in this section shall submit an application to the Secretary at such time and in such manner as the Secretary may require, including, at a minimum, all of the following: (1) A plan to significantly improve the aca- demic outcomes of children living in a neigh- borhood that is served by the eligible entity— (A) by providing pipeline services that ad- dress the needs of children in the neighbor- hood, as identified by the needs analysis de- scribed in paragraph (4); and (B) that is supported by effective prac- tices. (2) A description of the neighborhood that the eligible entity will serve. (3) Measurable annual objectives and out- comes for the grant, in accordance with the metrics described in subsection (h), for each year of the grant. (4) An analysis of the needs and assets of the neighborhood identified in paragraph (1), in- cluding— Page 1514 TITLE 20—EDUCATION § 7274 (A) the size and scope of the population af- fected; (B) a description of the process through which the needs analysis was produced, in- cluding a description of how parents, fami- lies, and community members were engaged in such analysis; (C) an analysis of community assets and collaborative efforts (including programs al- ready provided from Federal and non-Fed- eral sources) within, or accessible to, the neighborhood, including, at a minimum, early learning opportunities, family and stu- dent supports, local businesses, local edu- cational agencies, and institutions of higher education; (D) the steps that the eligible entity is taking, at the time of the application, to ad- dress the needs identified in the needs anal- ysis; and (E) any barriers the eligible entity, public agencies, and other community-based orga- nizations have faced in meeting such needs. (5) A description of— (A) all information that the entity used to identify the pipeline services to be provided, which shall not include information that is more than 3 years old; and (B) how the eligible entity will— (i) collect data on children served by each pipeline service; and (ii) increase the percentage of children served over time. (6) A description of the process used to de- velop the application, including the involve- ment of family and community members. (7) A description of how the pipeline services will facilitate the coordination of the fol- lowing activities: (A) Providing early learning opportunities for children, including by— (i) providing opportunities for families to acquire the skills to promote early learning and child development; and (ii) ensuring appropriate diagnostic as- sessments and referrals for children with disabilities and children aged 3 through 9 experiencing developmental delays, con- sistent with the Individuals with Disabil- ities Education Act (20 U.S.C. 1400 et seq.), where applicable. (B) Supporting, enhancing, operating, or expanding rigorous, comprehensive, effective educational improvements, which may in- clude high-quality academic programs, ex- panded learning time, and programs and ac- tivities to prepare students for postsec- ondary education admissions and success. (C) Supporting partnerships between schools and other community resources with an integrated focus on academics and other social, health, and familial supports. (D) Providing social, health, nutrition, and mental health services and supports, for children, family members, and community members, which may include services pro- vided within the school building. (E) Supporting evidence-based programs that assist students through school transi- tions, which may include expanding access to postsecondary education courses and postsecondary education enrollment aid or guidance, and other supports for at-risk youth. (8) A description of the strategies that will be used to provide pipeline services (including a description of which programs and services will be provided to children, family members, community members, and children within the neighborhood) to support the purpose de- scribed in section 7271(1) of this title. (9) An explanation of the process the eligible entity will use to establish and maintain fam- ily and community engagement, including— (A) involving representative participation by the members of such neighborhood in the planning and implementation of the activi- ties of each grant awarded under this sub- part for activities described in this section; (B) the provision of strategies and prac- tices to assist family and community mem- bers in actively supporting student achieve- ment and child development; (C) providing services for students, fami- lies, and communities within the school building; and (D) collaboration with institutions of high- er education, workforce development cen- ters, and employers to align expectations and programming with postsecondary edu- cation and workforce readiness, (10) An explanation of how the eligible enti- ty will continuously evaluate and improve the continuum of high-quality pipeline services to provide for continuous program improvement and potential expansion. (b) Priority In awarding grants for activities described in this section, the Secretary shall give priority to eligible entities that will use funds under sub- section (d) for evidence-based activities, which, for purposes of this subsection, is defined as ac- tivities meeting the requirements of section 7801(21)(A)(i) of this title. (c) Memorandum of understanding As eligible entity shall, as part of the applica- tion described in subsection (a), submit a pre- liminary memorandum of understanding, signed by each partner entity or agency described in section 7272(1)(A)(3) of this title (if applicable) and detailing each partner’s financial, pro- grammatic, and long-term commitment with re- spect to the strategies described in the applica- tion. (d) Uses of funds Each eligible entity that receives a grant under this subpart to carry out a program of ac- tivities described in this section shall use the grant funds to— (1) support planning activities to develop and implement pipeline services; (2) implement the pipeline services; and (3) continuously evaluate the success of the program and improve the program based on data and outcomes. (e) Special rules (1) Funds for pipeline services Each eligible entity that receives a grant under this subpart for activities described in 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