Signed Legislation: Every Student Succeeds Act (Part 8)

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PART A--STUDENT SUPPORT AND ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT GRANTS

SEC. 4101. STUDENT SUPPORT AND ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT GRANTS.

Subpart 1 of part A of title IV (20 U.S.C. 7101 et seq.) is amended to read as follows:

`Subpart 1--Student Support and Academic Enrichment Grants

`SEC. 4101. PURPOSE.

`The purpose of this subpart is to improve students' academic achievement by increasing the capacity of States, local educational agencies, schools, and local communities to--

`(1) provide all students with access to a well-rounded education;

`(2) improve school conditions for student learning; and

`(3) improve the use of technology in order to improve the academic achievement and digital literacy of all students.

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`SEC. 4102. DEFINITIONS.

`In this subpart:

`(1) BLENDED LEARNING- The term `blended learning' means a formal education program that leverages both technology-based and face-to-face instructional approaches--

`(A) that include an element of online or digital learning, combined with supervised learning time, and student-led learning, in which the elements are connected to provide an integrated learning experience; and

`(B) in which students are provided some control over time, path, or pace.

`(2) CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE- The term `controlled substance' means a drug or other substance identified under Schedule I, II, III, IV, or V in section 202(c) of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 812(c)).

`(3) DIGITAL LEARNING- The term `digital learning' means any instructional practice that effectively uses technology to strengthen a student's learning experience and encompasses a wide spectrum of tools and practices, including--

`(A) interactive learning resources, digital learning content (which may include openly licensed content), software, or simulations, that engage students in academic content;

`(B) access to online databases and other primary source documents;

`(C) the use of data and information to personalize learning and provide targeted supplementary instruction;

`(D) online and computer-based assessments;

`(E) learning environments that allow for rich collaboration and communication, which may include student collaboration with content experts and peers;

`(F) hybrid or blended learning, which occurs under direct instructor supervision at a school or other location away from home and, at least in part, through online delivery of instruction with some element of student control over time, place, path, or pace; and

`(G) access to online course opportunities for students in rural or remote areas.

`(4) DRUG- The term `drug' includes--

`(A) controlled substances;

`(B) the illegal use of alcohol or tobacco, including smokeless tobacco products and electronic cigarettes; and

`(C) the harmful, abusive, or addictive use of substances, including inhalants and anabolic steroids.

`(5) DRUG AND VIOLENCE PREVENTION- The term `drug and violence prevention' means--

`(A) with respect to drugs, prevention, early intervention, rehabilitation referral, recovery support services, or education related to the illegal use of drugs, such as raising awareness about the consequences of drug use that are evidence-based (to the extent a State, in consultation with local educational agencies in the State, determines that such evidence is reasonably available); and

`(B) with respect to violence, the promotion of school safety, such that students and school personnel are free from violent and disruptive acts, including sexual harassment and abuse, and victimization associated with prejudice and intolerance, on school premises, going to and from school, and at school-sponsored activities, through the creation and maintenance of a school environment that is free of weapons and fosters individual responsibility and respect for the rights of others.

`(6) SCHOOL-BASED MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES PROVIDER- The term `school-based mental health services provider' includes a State-licensed or State-certified school counselor, school psychologist, school social worker, or other State licensed or certified mental health professional qualified under State law to provide mental health services to children and adolescents.

`(7) STATE- The term `State' means each of the 50 States, the District of Columbia, and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.

`(8) STEM-FOCUSED SPECIALTY SCHOOL- The term `STEM-focused specialty school' means a school, or dedicated program within a school, that engages students in rigorous, relevant, and integrated learning experiences focused on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, including computer science, which include authentic schoolwide research.

`SEC. 4103. FORMULA GRANTS TO STATES.

`(a) Reservations- From the total amount appropriated under section 4112 for a fiscal year, the Secretary shall reserve--

`(1) one-half of 1 percent for allotments for payments to the outlying areas, to be distributed among those outlying areas on the basis of their relative need, as determined by the Secretary, in accordance with the purpose of this subpart;

`(2) one-half of 1 percent for the Secretary of the Interior for programs under this subpart in schools operated or funded by the Bureau of Indian Education; and

`(3) 2 percent for technical assistance and capacity building.

`(b) State Allotments-

`(1) ALLOTMENT-

`(A) IN GENERAL- Subject to subparagraphs (B) and (C), from the amount appropriated to carry out this subpart that remains after the Secretary makes the reservations under subsection (a), the Secretary shall allot to each State having a plan approved under subsection (c), an amount that bears the same relationship to the remainder as the amount the State received under subpart 2 of part A of title I for the preceding fiscal year bears to the amount all States received under that subpart for the preceding fiscal year.

`(B) SMALL STATE MINIMUM- No State receiving an allotment under this paragraph shall receive less than one-half of 1 percent of the total amount allotted under this paragraph.

`(C) PUERTO RICO- The amount allotted under this paragraph to the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico for a fiscal year may not exceed one-half of 1 percent of the total amount allotted under this paragraph.

`(2) REALLOTMENT- If a State does not receive an allotment under this subpart for a fiscal year, the Secretary shall reallot the amount of the State's allotment to the remaining States in accordance with this subsection.

`(c) State Plan-

`(1) IN GENERAL- In order to receive an allotment under this section for any fiscal year, a State shall submit a plan to the Secretary, at such time and in such manner as the Secretary may reasonably require.

`(2) CONTENTS- Each plan submitted by a State under this section shall include the following:

`(A) A description of how the State educational agency will use funds received under this subpart for State-level activities.

`(B) A description of how the State educational agency will ensure that awards made to local educational agencies under this subpart are in amounts that are consistent with section 4105(a)(2).

`(C) Assurances that the State educational agency will--

`(i) review existing resources and programs across the State and will coordinate any new plans and resources under this subpart with such existing resources and programs;

`(ii) monitor the implementation of activities under this subpart and provide technical assistance to local educational agencies in carrying out such activities; and

`(iii) provide for equitable access for all students to the activities supported under this subpart, including aligning those activities with the requirements of other Federal laws.

`SEC. 4104. STATE USE OF FUNDS.

`(a) In General- Each State that receives an allotment under section 4103 for a fiscal year shall--

`(1) reserve not less than 95 percent of the allotment to make allocations to local educational agencies under section 4105;

`(2) reserve not more than 1 percent of the allotment for the administrative costs of carrying out its responsibilities under this subpart, including public reporting on how funds made available under this subpart are being expended by local educational agencies, including the degree to which the local educational agencies have made progress toward meeting the objectives and outcomes described in section 4106(e)(1)(E); and

`(3) use the amount made available to the State and not reserved under paragraphs (1) and (2) for activities described in subsection (b).

`(b) State Activities- Each State that receives an allotment under section 4103 shall use the funds available under subsection (a)(3) for activities and programs designed to meet the purposes of this subpart, which may include--

`(1) providing monitoring of, and training, technical assistance, and capacity building to, local educational agencies that receive an allotment under section 4105;

`(2) identifying and eliminating State barriers to the coordination and integration of programs, initiatives, and funding streams that meet the purposes of this subpart, so that local educational agencies can better coordinate with other agencies, schools, and community-based services and programs; or

`(3) supporting local educational agencies in providing programs and activities that--

`(A) offer well-rounded educational experiences to all students, as described in section 4107, including female students, minority students, English learners, children with disabilities, and low-income students who are often underrepresented in critical and enriching subjects, which may include--

`(i) increasing student access to and improving student engagement and achievement in--

`(I) high-quality courses in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, including computer science;

`(II) activities and programs in music and the arts;

`(III) foreign languages;

`(IV) accelerated learning programs that provide--

`(aa) postsecondary level courses accepted for credit at institutions of higher education, including dual or concurrent enrollment programs, and early college high schools; or

`(bb) postsecondary level instruction and examinations that are accepted for credit at institutions of higher education, including Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate programs;

`(V) American history, civics, economics, geography, social studies, or government education;

`(VI) environmental education; or

`(VII) other courses, activities, and programs or other experiences that contribute to a well-rounded education; or

`(ii) reimbursing low-income students to cover part or all of the costs of accelerated learning examination fees, as described in clause (i)(IV);

`(B) foster safe, healthy, supportive, and drug-free environments that support student academic achievement, as described in section 4108, which may include--

`(i) coordinating with any local educational agencies or consortia of such agencies implementing a youth PROMISE plan to reduce exclusionary discipline, as described in section 4108(5)(F);

`(ii) supporting local educational agencies to--

`(I) implement mental health awareness training programs that are evidence-based (to the extent the State determines that such evidence is reasonably available) to provide education to school personnel regarding resources available in the community for students with mental illnesses and other relevant resources relating to mental health or the safe de-escalation of crisis situations involving a student with a mental illness; or

`(II) expand access to or coordinate resources for school-based counseling and mental health programs, such as through school-based mental health services partnership programs;

`(iii) providing local educational agencies with resources that are evidence-based (to the extent the State determines that such evidence is reasonably available) addressing ways to integrate health and safety practices into school or athletic programs; and

`(iv) disseminating best practices and evaluating program outcomes relating to any local educational agency activities to promote student safety and violence prevention through effective communication as described in section 4108(5)(C)(iv); and

`(C) increase access to personalized, rigorous learning experiences supported by technology by--

`(i) providing technical assistance to local educational agencies to improve the ability of local educational agencies to--

`(I) identify and address technology readiness needs, including the types of technology infrastructure and access available to the students served by the local educational agency, including computer devices, access to school libraries, Internet connectivity, operating systems, software, related network infrastructure, and data security;

`(II) use technology, consistent with the principles of universal design for learning, to support the learning needs of all students, including children with disabilities and English learners; and

`(III) build capacity for principals, other school leaders, and local educational agency administrators to support teachers in using data and technology to improve instruction and personalize learning;

`(ii) supporting schools in rural and remote areas to expand access to high-quality digital learning opportunities;

`(iii) developing or using strategies that are innovative or evidence-based (to the extent the State determines that such evidence is reasonably available) for the delivery of specialized or rigorous academic courses and curricula through the use of technology, including digital learning technologies and assistive technology, which may include increased access to online dual or concurrent enrollment opportunities, career and technical courses, and programs leading to a recognized postsecondary credential (as defined in section 3 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3102));

`(iv) disseminating promising practices related to technology instruction, data security, and the acquisition and implementation of technology tools and applications, including through making such promising practices publicly available on the website of the State educational agency;

`(v) providing teachers, paraprofessionals, school librarians and media personnel, specialized instructional support personnel, and administrators with the knowledge and skills to use technology effectively, including effective integration of technology, to improve instruction and student achievement, which may include coordination with teacher, principal, and other school leader preparation programs; and

`(vi) making instructional content widely available through open educational resources, which may include providing tools and processes to support local educational agencies in making such resources widely available.

`(c) Special Rule- A State that receives a grant under this subpart for fiscal year 2017 may use the amount made available to the State and not reserved under paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (a) for such fiscal year to cover part or all of the fees for accelerated learning examinations taken by low-income students during the 2016-2017 school year, in accordance with subsection (b)(3)(A)(ii).

`SEC. 4105. ALLOCATIONS TO LOCAL EDUCATIONAL AGENCIES.

`(a) Allocations to Local Educational Agencies-

`(1) IN GENERAL- From the funds reserved by a State under section 4104(a)(1), the State shall allocate to each local educational agency in the State that has an application approved by the State educational agency under section 4106 an amount that bears the same relationship to the total amount of such reservation as the amount the local educational agency received under subpart 2 of part A of title I for the preceding fiscal year bears to the total amount received by all local educational agencies in the State under such subpart for the preceding fiscal year.

`(2) MINIMUM LOCAL EDUCATIONAL AGENCY ALLOCATION- No allocation to a local educational agency under this subsection may be made in an amount that is less than $10,000, subject to subsection (b).

`(3) CONSORTIA- Local educational agencies in a State may form a consortium with other surrounding local educational agencies and combine the funds each such agency in the consortium receives under this section to jointly carry out the local activities described in this subpart.

`(b) Ratable Reduction- If the amount reserved by the State under section 4104(a)(1) is insufficient to make allocations to local educational agencies in an amount equal to the minimum allocation described in subsection (a)(2), such allocations shall be ratably reduced.

`(c) Administrative Costs- Of the amount received under subsection (a)(2), a local educational agency may reserve not more than 2 percent for the direct administrative costs of carrying out the local educational agency's responsibilities under this subpart.

`SEC. 4106. LOCAL EDUCATIONAL AGENCY APPLICATIONS.

`(a) Eligibility- To be eligible to receive an allocation under section 4105(a), a local educational agency shall--

`(1) submit an application, which shall contain, at a minimum, the information described in subsection (e), to the State educational agency at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the State educational agency may reasonably require; and

`(2) complete a needs assessment in accordance with subsection (d).

`(b) Consortium- If a local educational agency desires to carry out the activities described in this subpart in consortium with one or more surrounding local educational agencies as described in section 4105(a)(3), such local educational agencies shall submit a single application as required under subsection (a).

`(c) Consultation-

`(1) IN GENERAL- A local educational agency, or consortium of such agencies, shall develop its application through consultation with parents, teachers, principals, other school leaders, specialized instructional support personnel, students, community-based organizations, local government representatives (which may include a local law enforcement agency, local juvenile court, local child welfare agency, or local public housing agency), Indian tribes or tribal organizations that may be located in the region served by the local educational agency (where applicable), charter school teachers, principals, and other school leaders (if such agency or consortium of such agencies supports charter schools), and others with relevant and demonstrated expertise in programs and activities designed to meet the purpose of this subpart.

`(2) CONTINUED CONSULTATION- The local educational agency, or consortium of such agencies, shall engage in continued consultation with the entities described in paragraph (1) in order to improve the local activities in order to meet the purpose of this subpart and to coordinate such implementation with other related strategies, programs, and activities being conducted in the community.

`(d) Needs Assessment-

`(1) IN GENERAL- Except as provided in paragraph (2) and prior to receiving an allocation under this subpart, a local educational agency or consortium of such agencies shall conduct a comprehensive needs assessment of the local educational agency or agencies proposed to be served under this subpart in order to examine needs for improvement of--

`(A) access to, and opportunities for, a well-rounded education for all students;

`(B) school conditions for student learning in order to create a healthy and safe school environment; and

`(C) access to personalized learning experiences supported by technology and professional development for the effective use of data and technology.

`(2) EXCEPTION- A local educational agency receiving an allocation under section 4105(a) in an amount that is less than $30,000 shall not be required to conduct a comprehensive needs assessment under paragraph (1).

`(3) FREQUENCY OF NEEDS ASSESSMENT- Each local educational agency, or consortium of local educational agencies, shall conduct the needs assessment described in paragraph (1) once every 3 years.

`(e) Contents of Local Application- Each application submitted under this section by a local educational agency, or a consortium of such agencies, shall include the following:

`(1) DESCRIPTIONS- A description of the activities and programming that the local educational agency, or consortium of such agencies, will carry out under this subpart, including a description of--

`(A) any partnership with an institution of higher education, business, nonprofit organization, community-based organization, or other public or private entity with a demonstrated record of success in implementing activities under this subpart;

`(B) if applicable, how funds will be used for activities related to supporting well-rounded education under section 4107;

`(C) if applicable, how funds will be used for activities related to supporting safe and healthy students under section 4108;

`(D) if applicable, how funds will be used for activities related to supporting the effective use of technology in schools under section 4109; and

`(E) the program objectives and intended outcomes for activities under this subpart, and how the local educational agency, or consortium of such agencies, will periodically evaluate the effectiveness of the activities carried out under this section based on such objectives and outcomes.

`(2) ASSURANCES- Each application shall include assurances that the local educational agency, or consortium of such agencies, will--

`(A) prioritize the distribution of funds to schools served by the local educational agency, or consortium of such agencies, that--

`(i) are among the schools with the greatest needs, as determined by such local educational agency, or consortium;

`(ii) have the highest percentages or numbers of children counted under section 1124(c);

`(iii) are identified for comprehensive support and improvement under section 1111(c)(4)(D)(i);

`(iv) are implementing targeted support and improvement plans as described in section 1111(d)(2); or

`(v) are identified as a persistently dangerous public elementary school or secondary school under section 8532;

`(B) comply with section 8501 (regarding equitable participation by private school children and teachers);

`(C) use not less than 20 percent of funds received under this subpart to support one or more of the activities authorized under section 4107;

`(D) use not less than 20 percent of funds received under this subpart to support one or more activities authorized under section 4108;

`(E) use a portion of funds received under this subpart to support one or more activities authorized under section 4109(a), including an assurance that the local educational agency, or consortium of local educational agencies, will comply with section 4109(b); and

`(F) annually report to the State for inclusion in the report described in section 4104(a)(2) how funds are being used under this subpart to meet the requirements of subparagraphs (C) through (E).

`(f) Special Rule- Any local educational agency receiving an allocation under section 4105(a)(1) in an amount less than $30,000 shall be required to provide only one of the assurances described in subparagraphs (C), (D), and (E) of subsection (e)(2).

`SEC. 4107. ACTIVITIES TO SUPPORT WELL-ROUNDED EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES.

`(a) In General- Subject to section 4106(f), each local educational agency, or consortium of such agencies, that receives an allocation under section 4105(a) shall use a portion of such funds to develop and implement programs and activities that support access to a well-rounded education and that--

`(1) are coordinated with other schools and community-based services and programs;

`(2) may be conducted in partnership with an institution of higher education, business, nonprofit organization, community-based organization, or other public or private entity with a demonstrated record of success in implementing activities under this section; and

`(3) may include programs and activities, such as--

`(A) college and career guidance and counseling programs, such as--

`(i) postsecondary education and career awareness and exploration activities;

`(ii) training counselors to effectively use labor market information in assisting students with postsecondary education and career planning; and

`(iii) financial literacy and Federal financial aid awareness activities;

`(B) programs and activities that use music and the arts as tools to support student success through the promotion of constructive student engagement, problem solving, and conflict resolution;

`(C) programming and activities to improve instruction and student engagement in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, including computer science, (referred to in this section as `STEM subjects') such as--

`(i) increasing access for students through grade 12 who are members of groups underrepresented in such subject fields, such as female students, minority students, English learners, children with disabilities, and economically disadvantaged students, to high-quality courses;

`(ii) supporting the participation of low-income students in nonprofit competitions related to STEM subjects (such as robotics, science research, invention, mathematics, computer science, and technology competitions);

`(iii) providing hands-on learning and exposure to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics and supporting the use of field-based or service learning to enhance the students' understanding of the STEM subjects;

`(iv) supporting the creation and enhancement of STEM-focused specialty schools;

`(v) facilitating collaboration among school, after-school program, and informal program personnel to improve the integration of programming and instruction in the identified subjects; and

`(vi) integrating other academic subjects, including the arts, into STEM subject programs to increase participation in STEM subjects, improve attainment of skills related to STEM subjects, and promote well-rounded education;

`(D) efforts to raise student academic achievement through accelerated learning programs described in section 4104(b)(3)(A)(i)(IV), such as--

`(i) reimbursing low-income students to cover part or all of the costs of accelerated learning examination fees, if the low-income students are enrolled in accelerated learning courses and plan to take accelerated learning examinations; or

`(ii) increasing the availability of, and enrollment in, accelerated learning courses, accelerated learning examinations, dual or concurrent enrollment programs, and early college high school courses;

`(E) activities to promote the development, implementation, and strengthening of programs to teach traditional American history, civics, economics, geography, or government education;

`(F) foreign language instruction;

`(G) environmental education;

`(H) programs and activities that promote volunteerism and community involvement;

`(I) programs and activities that support educational programs that integrate multiple disciplines, such as programs that combine arts and mathematics; or

`(J) other activities and programs to support student access to, and success in, a variety of well-rounded education experiences.

`(b) Special Rule- A local educational agency, or consortium of such agencies, that receives a subgrant under this subpart for fiscal year 2017 may use such funds to cover part or all of the fees for accelerated learning examinations taken by low-income students during the 2016-2017 school year, in accordance with subsection (a)(3)(D).

`SEC. 4108. ACTIVITIES TO SUPPORT SAFE AND HEALTHY STUDENTS.

`Subject to section 4106(f), each local educational agency, or consortium of such agencies, that receives an allocation under section 4105(a) shall use a portion of such funds to develop, implement, and evaluate comprehensive programs and activities that--

`(1) are coordinated with other schools and community-based services and programs;

`(2) foster safe, healthy, supportive, and drug-free environments that support student academic achievement;

`(3) promote the involvement of parents in the activity or program;

`(4) may be conducted in partnership with an institution of higher education, business, nonprofit organization, community-based organization, or other public or private entity with a demonstrated record of success in implementing activities described in this section; and

`(5) may include, among other programs and activities--

`(A) drug and violence prevention activities and programs that are evidence-based (to the extent the State, in consultation with local educational agencies in the State, determines that such evidence is reasonably available) including--

`(i) programs to educate students against the use of alcohol, tobacco, marijuana, smokeless tobacco products, and electronic cigarettes; and

`(ii) professional development and training for school and specialized instructional support personnel and interested community members in prevention, education, early identification, intervention mentoring, recovery support services and, where appropriate, rehabilitation referral, as related to drug and violence prevention;

`(B) in accordance with sections 4001 and 4111--

`(i) school-based mental health services, including early identification of mental health symptoms, drug use, and violence, and appropriate referrals to direct individual or group counseling services, which may be provided by school-based mental health services providers; and

`(ii) school-based mental health services partnership programs that--

`(I) are conducted in partnership with a public or private mental health entity or health care entity; and

`(II) provide comprehensive school-based mental health services and supports and staff development for school and community personnel working in the school that are--

`(aa) based on trauma-informed practices that are evidence-based (to the extent the State, in consultation with local educational agencies in the State, determines that such evidence is reasonably available);

`(bb) coordinated (where appropriate) with early intervening services provided under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. 1400 et seq.); and

`(cc) provided by qualified mental and behavioral health professionals who are certified or licensed by the State involved and practicing within their area of expertise;

`(C) programs or activities that--

`(i) integrate health and safety practices into school or athletic programs;

`(ii) support a healthy, active lifestyle, including nutritional education and regular, structured physical education activities and programs, that may address chronic disease management with instruction led by school nurses, nurse practitioners, or other appropriate specialists or professionals to help maintain the well-being of students;

`(iii) help prevent bullying and harassment;

`(iv) improve instructional practices for developing relationship-building skills, such as effective communication, and improve safety through the recognition and prevention of coercion, violence, or abuse, including teen and dating violence, stalking, domestic abuse, and sexual violence and harassment;

`(v) provide mentoring and school counseling to all students, including children who are at risk of academic failure, dropping out of school, involvement in criminal or delinquent activities, or drug use and abuse;

`(vi) establish or improve school dropout and re-entry programs; or

`(vii) establish learning environments and enhance students' effective learning skills that are essential for school readiness and academic success, such as by providing integrated systems of student and family supports;

`(D) high-quality training for school personnel, including specialized instructional support personnel, related to--

`(i) suicide prevention;

`(ii) effective and trauma-informed practices in classroom management;

`(iii) crisis management and conflict resolution techniques;

`(iv) human trafficking (defined, for purposes of this subparagraph, as an act or practice described in paragraph (9) or (10) of section 103 of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 (22 U.S.C. 7102));

`(v) school-based violence prevention strategies;

`(vi) drug abuse prevention, including educating children facing substance abuse at home; and

`(vii) bullying and harassment prevention;

`(E) in accordance with sections 4001 and 4111, child sexual abuse awareness and prevention programs or activities, such as programs or activities designed to provide--

`(i) age-appropriate and developmentally-appropriate instruction for students in child sexual abuse awareness and prevention, including how to recognize child sexual abuse and how to safely report child sexual abuse; and

`(ii) information to parents and guardians of students about child sexual abuse awareness and prevention, including how to recognize child sexual abuse and how to discuss child sexual abuse with a child;

`(F) designing and implementing a locally-tailored plan to reduce exclusionary discipline practices in elementary and secondary schools that--

`(i) is consistent with best practices;

`(ii) includes strategies that are evidence-based (to the extent the State, in consultation with local educational agencies in the State, determines that such evidence is reasonably available); and

`(iii) is aligned with the long-term goal of prison reduction through opportunities, mentoring, intervention, support, and other education services, referred to as a `youth PROMISE plan'; or

`(G) implementation of schoolwide positive behavioral interventions and supports, including through coordination with similar activities carried out under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. 1400 et seq.), in order to improve academic outcomes and school conditions for student learning;

`(H) designating a site resource coordinator at a school or local educational agency to provide a variety of services, such as--

`(i) establishing partnerships within the community to provide resources and support for schools;

`(ii) ensuring that all service and community partners are aligned with the academic expectations of a community school in order to improve student success; and

`(iii) strengthening relationships between schools and communities; or

`(I) pay for success initiatives aligned with the purposes of this section.

`SEC. 4109. ACTIVITIES TO SUPPORT THE EFFECTIVE USE OF TECHNOLOGY.

`(a) Uses of Funds- Subject to section 4106(f), each local educational agency, or consortium of such agencies, that receives an allocation under section 4015(a) shall use a portion of such funds to improve the use of technology to improve the academic achievement, academic growth, and digital literacy of all students, including by meeting the needs of such agency or consortium that are identified in the needs assessment conducted under section 4106(d) (if applicable), which may include--

`(1) providing educators, school leaders, and administrators with the professional learning tools, devices, content, and resources to--

`(A) personalize learning to improve student academic achievement;

`(B) discover, adapt, and share relevant high-quality educational resources;

`(C) use technology effectively in the classroom, including by administering computer-based assessments and blended learning strategies; and

`(D) implement and support school- and district-wide approaches for using technology to inform instruction, support teacher collaboration, and personalize learning;

`(2) building technological capacity and infrastructure, which may include--

`(A) procuring content and ensuring content quality; and

`(B) purchasing devices, equipment, and software applications in order to address readiness shortfalls;

`(3) developing or using effective or innovative strategies for the delivery of specialized or rigorous academic courses and curricula through the use of technology, including digital learning technologies and assistive technology;

`(4) carrying out blended learning projects, which shall include--

`(A) planning activities, which may include development of new instructional models (including blended learning technology software and platforms), the purchase of digital instructional resources, initial professional development activities, and one-time information technology purchases, except that such expenditures may not include expenditures related to significant construction or renovation of facilities; or

`(B) ongoing professional development for teachers, principals, other school leaders, or other personnel involved in the project that is designed to support the implementation and academic success of the project;

`(5) providing professional development in the use of technology (which may be provided through partnerships with outside organizations) to enable teachers and instructional leaders to increase student achievement in the areas of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, including computer science; and

`(6) providing students in rural, remote, and underserved areas with the resources to take advantage of high-quality digital learning experiences, digital resources, and access to online courses taught by effective educators.

`(b) Special Rule- A local educational agency, or consortium of such agencies, shall not use more than 15 percent of funds for purchasing technology infrastructure as described in subsection (a)(2)(B), which shall include technology infrastructure purchased for the activities under subsection (a)(4)(A).

`SEC. 4110. SUPPLEMENT, NOT SUPPLANT.

`Funds made available under this subpart shall be used to supplement, and not supplant, non-Federal funds that would otherwise be used for activities authorized under this subpart.

`SEC. 4111. RULE OF CONSTRUCTION.

`Nothing in this subpart may be construed to--

`(1) authorize activities or programming that encourages teenage sexual activity; or

`(2) prohibit effective activities or programming that meet the requirements of section 8526.

`SEC. 4112. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.

`(a) In General- There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this subpart $1,650,000,000 for fiscal year 2017 and $1,600,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2018 through 2020.

`(b) Forward Funding- Section 420 of the General Education Provisions Act (20 U.S.C. 1223) shall apply to this subpart.'.

PART B--21ST CENTURY COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTERS

SEC. 4201. 21ST CENTURY COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTERS.

(a) Program Authorized- Part B of title IV (20 U.S.C. 7171 et seq.) is amended to read as follows:

`PART B--21ST CENTURY COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTERS

`SEC. 4201. PURPOSE; DEFINITIONS.

`(a) Purpose- The purpose of this part is to provide opportunities for communities to establish or expand activities in community learning centers that--

`(1) provide opportunities for academic enrichment, including providing tutorial services to help students, particularly students who attend low-performing schools, to meet the challenging State academic standards;

`(2) offer students a broad array of additional services, programs, and activities, such as youth development activities, service learning, nutrition and health education, drug and violence prevention programs, counseling programs, arts, music, physical fitness and wellness programs, technology education programs, financial literacy programs, environmental literacy programs, mathematics, science, career and technical programs, internship or apprenticeship programs, and other ties to an in-demand industry sector or occupation for high school students that are designed to reinforce and complement the regular academic program of participating students; and

`(3) offer families of students served by community learning centers opportunities for active and meaningful engagement in their children's education, including opportunities for literacy and related educational development.

`(b) Definitions- In this part:

`(1) COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTER- The term `community learning center' means an entity that--

`(A) assists students to meet the challenging State academic standards by providing the students with academic enrichment activities and a broad array of other activities (such as programs and activities described in subsection (a)(2)) during nonschool hours or periods when school is not in session (such as before and after school or during summer recess) that--

`(i) reinforce and complement the regular academic programs of the schools attended by the students served; and

`(ii) are targeted to the students' academic needs and aligned with the instruction students receive during the school day; and

`(B) offers families of students served by such center opportunities for active and meaningful engagement in their children's education, including opportunities for literacy and related educational development.

`(2) COVERED PROGRAM- The term `covered program' means a program for which--

`(A) the Secretary made a grant under this part (as this part was in effect on the day before the effective date of this part under the Every Student Succeeds Act); and

`(B) the grant period had not ended on that effective date.

`(3) ELIGIBLE ENTITY- The term `eligible entity' means a local educational agency, community-based organization, Indian tribe or tribal organization (as such terms are defined in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Act (25 U.S.C. 450b)), another public or private entity, or a consortium of 2 or more such agencies, organizations, or entities.

`(4) EXTERNAL ORGANIZATION- The term `external organization' means--

`(A) a nonprofit organization with a record of success in running or working with before and after school (or summer recess) programs and activities; or

`(B) in the case of a community where there is no such organization, a nonprofit organization in the community that enters into a written agreement or partnership with an organization described in subparagraph (A) to receive mentoring and guidance in running or working with before and after school (or summer recess) programs and activities.

`(5) RIGOROUS PEER-REVIEW PROCESS- The term `rigorous peer-review process' means a process by which--

`(A) employees of a State educational agency who are familiar with the programs and activities assisted under this part review all applications that the State receives for awards under this part for completeness and applicant eligibility;

`(B) the State educational agency selects peer reviewers for such applications, who shall--

`(i) be selected for their expertise in providing effective academic, enrichment, youth development, and related services to children; and

`(ii) not include any applicant, or representative of an applicant, that has submitted an application under this part for the current application period; and

`(C) the peer reviewers described in subparagraph (B) review and rate the applications to determine the extent to which the applications meet the requirements under sections 4204(b) and 4205.

`(6) STATE- The term `State' means each of the 50 States, the District of Columbia, and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.

`SEC. 4202. ALLOTMENTS TO STATES.

`(a) Reservation- From the funds appropriated under section 4206 for any fiscal year, the Secretary shall reserve--

`(1) such amounts as may be necessary to make continuation awards to subgrant recipients under covered programs (under the terms of those grants);

`(2) not more than 1 percent for national activities, which the Secretary may carry out directly or through grants and contracts, such as providing technical assistance to eligible entities carrying out programs under this part or conducting a national evaluation; and

`(3) not more than 1 percent for payments to the outlying areas and the Bureau of Indian Education, to be allotted in accordance with their respective needs for assistance under this part, as determined by the Secretary, to enable the outlying areas and the Bureau to carry out the purpose of this part.

`(b) State Allotments-

`(1) DETERMINATION- From the funds appropriated under section 4206 for any fiscal year and remaining after the Secretary makes reservations under subsection (a), the Secretary shall allot to each State for the fiscal year an amount that bears the same relationship to the remainder as the amount the State received under subpart 2 of part A of title I for the preceding fiscal year bears to the amount all States received under that subpart for the preceding fiscal year, except that no State shall receive less than an amount equal to one-half of 1 percent of the total amount made available to all States under this subsection.

`(2) REALLOTMENT OF UNUSED FUNDS- If a State does not receive an allotment under this part for a fiscal year, the Secretary shall reallot the amount of the State's allotment to the remaining States in accordance with this part.

`(c) State Use of Funds-

`(1) IN GENERAL- Each State that receives an allotment under this part shall reserve not less than 93 percent of the amount allotted to such State under subsection (b), for each fiscal year for awards to eligible entities under section 4204.

`(2) STATE ADMINISTRATION- A State educational agency may use not more than 2 percent of the amount made available to the State under subsection (b) for--

`(A) the administrative costs of carrying out its responsibilities under this part;

`(B) establishing and implementing a rigorous peer-review process for subgrant applications described in section 4204(b) (including consultation with the Governor and other State agencies responsible for administering youth development programs and adult learning activities); and

`(C) awarding of funds to eligible entities (in consultation with the Governor and other State agencies responsible for administering youth development programs and adult learning activities).

`(3) STATE ACTIVITIES- A State educational agency may use not more than 5 percent of the amount made available to the State under subsection (b) for the following activities:

`(A) Monitoring and evaluating programs and activities assisted under this part.

`(B) Providing capacity building, training, and technical assistance under this part.

`(C) Conducting a comprehensive evaluation (directly, or through a grant or contract) of the effectiveness of programs and activities assisted under this part.

`(D) Providing training and technical assistance to eligible entities that are applicants for or recipients of awards under this part.

`(E) Ensuring that any eligible entity that receives an award under this part from the State aligns the activities provided by the program with the challenging State academic standards.

`(F) Ensuring that any such eligible entity identifies and partners with external organizations, if available, in the community.

`(G) Working with teachers, principals, parents, the local workforce, the local community, and other stakeholders to review and improve State policies and practices to support the implementation of effective programs under this part.

`(H) Coordinating funds received under this part with other Federal and State funds to implement high-quality programs.

`(I) Providing a list of prescreened external organizations, as described under section 4203(a)(11).

`SEC. 4203. STATE APPLICATION.

`(a) In General- In order to receive an allotment under section 4202 for any fiscal year, a State shall submit to the Secretary, at such time as the Secretary may require, an application that--

`(1) designates the State educational agency as the agency responsible for the administration and supervision of programs assisted under this part;

`(2) describes how the State educational agency will use funds received under this part, including funds reserved for State-level activities;

`(3) contains an assurance that the State educational agency--

`(A) will make awards under this part to eligible entities that serve--

`(i) students who primarily attend--

`(I) schools implementing comprehensive support and improvement activities or targeted support and improvement activities under section 1111(d); and

`(II) other schools determined by the local educational agency to be in need of intervention and support; and

`(ii) the families of such students; and

`(B) will further give priority to eligible entities that propose in the application to serve students described in subclauses (I) and (II) of section 4204(i)(1)(A)(i);

`(4) describes the procedures and criteria the State educational agency will use for reviewing applications and awarding funds to eligible entities on a competitive basis, which shall include procedures and criteria that take into consideration the likelihood that a proposed community learning center will help participating students meet the challenging State academic standards and any local academic standards;

`(5) describes how the State educational agency will ensure that awards made under this part are--

`(A) of sufficient size and scope to support high-quality, effective programs that are consistent with the purpose of this part; and

`(B) in amounts that are consistent with section 4204(h);

`(6) describes the steps the State educational agency will take to ensure that programs implement effective strategies, including providing ongoing technical assistance and training, evaluation, dissemination of promising practices, and coordination of professional development for staff in specific content areas and youth development;

`(7) describes how programs under this part will be coordinated with programs under this Act, and other programs as appropriate;

`(8) contains an assurance that the State educational agency--

`(A) will make awards for programs for a period of not less than 3 years and not more than 5 years; and

`(B) will require each eligible entity seeking such an award to submit a plan describing how the activities to be funded through the award will continue after funding under this part ends;

`(9) contains an assurance that funds appropriated to carry out this part will be used to supplement, and not supplant, other Federal, State, and local public funds expended to provide programs and activities authorized under this part and other similar programs;

`(10) contains an assurance that the State educational agency will require eligible entities to describe in their applications under section 4204(b) how the transportation needs of participating students will be addressed;

`(11) describes how the State will--

`(A) prescreen external organizations that could provide assistance in carrying out the activities under this part; and

`(B) develop and make available to eligible entities a list of external organizations that successfully completed the prescreening process;

`(12) provides--

`(A) an assurance that the application was developed in consultation and coordination with appropriate State officials, including the chief State school officer, and other State agencies administering before and after school (or summer recess) programs and activities, the heads of the State health and mental health agencies or their designees, statewide after-school networks (where applicable) and representatives of teachers, local educational agencies, and community-based organizations; and

`(B) a description of any other representatives of teachers, parents, students, or the business community that the State has selected to assist in the development of the application, if applicable;

`(13) describes the results of the State's needs and resources assessment for before and after school (or summer recess) programs and activities, which shall be based on the results of on-going State evaluation activities;

`(14) describes how the State educational agency will evaluate the effectiveness of programs and activities carried out under this part, which shall include, at a minimum--

`(A) a description of the performance indicators and performance measures that will be used to evaluate programs and activities with emphasis on alignment with the regular academic program of the school and the academic needs of participating students, including performance indicators and measures that--

`(i) are able to track student success and improvement over time;

`(ii) include State assessment results and other indicators of student success and improvement, such as improved attendance during the school day, better classroom grades, regular (or consistent) program attendance, and on-time advancement to the next grade level; and

`(iii) for high school students, may include indicators such as career competencies, successful completion of internships or apprenticeships, or work-based learning opportunities;

`(B) a description of how data collected for the purposes of subparagraph (A) will be collected; and

`(C) public dissemination of the evaluations of programs and activities carried out under this part; and

`(15) provides for timely public notice of intent to file an application and an assurance that the application will be available for public review after submission.

`(b) Deemed Approval- An application submitted by a State educational agency pursuant to subsection (a) shall be deemed to be approved by the Secretary unless the Secretary makes a written determination, prior to the expiration of the 120-day period beginning on the date on which the Secretary received the application, that the application is not in compliance with this part.

`(c) Disapproval- The Secretary shall not finally disapprove the application, except after giving the State educational agency notice and an opportunity for a hearing.

`(d) Notification- If the Secretary finds that the application is not in compliance, in whole or in part, with this part, the Secretary shall--

`(1) give the State educational agency notice and an opportunity for a hearing; and

`(2) notify the State educational agency of the finding of noncompliance and, in such notification--

`(A) cite the specific provisions in the application that are not in compliance; and

`(B) request additional information, only as to the noncompliant provisions, needed to make the application compliant.

`(e) Response- If the State educational agency responds to the Secretary's notification described in subsection (d)(2) during the 45-day period beginning on the date on which the agency received the notification, and resubmits the application with the requested information described in subsection (d)(2)(B), the Secretary shall approve or disapprove such application prior to the later of--

`(1) the expiration of the 45-day period beginning on the date on which the application is resubmitted; or

`(2) the expiration of the 120-day period described in subsection (b).

`(f) Failure to Respond- If the State educational agency does not respond to the Secretary's notification described in subsection (d)(2) during the 45-day period beginning on the date on which the agency received the notification, such application shall be deemed to be disapproved.

`(g) Limitation- The Secretary may not give a priority or a preference for States or eligible entities that seek to use funds made available under this part to extend the regular school day.

`SEC. 4204. LOCAL COMPETITIVE SUBGRANT PROGRAM.

`(a) In General-

`(1) COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTERS- A State that receives funds under this part for a fiscal year shall provide the amount made available under section 4202(c)(1) to award subgrants to eligible entities for community learning centers in accordance with this part.

`(2) EXPANDED LEARNING PROGRAM ACTIVITIES- A State that receives funds under this part for a fiscal year may use funds under section 4202(c)(1) to support those enrichment and engaging academic activities described in section 4205(a) that--

`(A) are included as part of an expanded learning program that provides students at least 300 additional program hours before, during, or after the traditional school day;

`(B) supplement but do not supplant regular school day requirements; and

`(C) are carried out by entities that meet the requirements of subsection (i).

`(b) Application-

`(1) IN GENERAL- To be eligible to receive a subgrant under this part, an eligible entity shall submit an application to the State educational agency at such time, in such manner, and including such information as the State educational agency may reasonably require.

`(2) CONTENTS- Each application submitted under paragraph (1) shall include--

`(A) a description of the activities to be funded, including--

`(i) an assurance that the program will take place in a safe and easily accessible facility;

`(ii) a description of how students participating in the program carried out by the community learning center will travel safely to and from the center and home, if applicable; and

`(iii) a description of how the eligible entity will disseminate information about the community learning center (including its location) to the community in a manner that is understandable and accessible;

`(B) a description of how such activities are expected to improve student academic achievement as well as overall student success;

`(C) a demonstration of how the proposed program will coordinate Federal, State, and local programs and make the most effective use of public resources;

`(D) an assurance that the proposed program was developed and will be carried out--

`(i) in active collaboration with the schools that participating students attend (including through the sharing of relevant data among the schools), all participants of the eligible entity, and any partnership entities described in subparagraph (H), in compliance with applicable laws relating to privacy and confidentiality; and

`(ii) in alignment with the challenging State academic standards and any local academic standards;

`(E) a description of how the activities will meet the measures of effectiveness described in section 4205(b);

`(F) an assurance that the program will target students who primarily attend schools eligible for schoolwide programs under section 1114 and the families of such students;

`(G) an assurance that subgrant funds under this part will be used to increase the level of State, local, and other non-Federal funds that would, in the absence of funds under this part, be made available for programs and activities authorized under this part, and in no case supplant Federal, State, local, or non-Federal funds;

`(H) a description of the partnership between a local educational agency, a community-based organization, and another public entity or private entity, if appropriate;

`(I) an evaluation of the community needs and available resources for the community learning center, and a description of how the program proposed to be carried out in the center will address those needs (including the needs of working families);

`(J) a demonstration that the eligible entity will use best practices, including research or evidence-based practices, to provide educational and related activities that will complement and enhance academic performance, achievement, postsecondary and workforce preparation, and positive youth development of the students;

`(K) a description of a preliminary plan for how the community learning center will continue after funding under this part ends;

`(L) an assurance that the community will be given notice of an intent to submit an application and that the application and any waiver request will be available for public review after submission of the application;

`(M) if the eligible entity plans to use volunteers in activities carried out through the community learning center, a description of how the eligible entity will encourage and use appropriately qualified persons to serve as the volunteers; and

`(N) such other information and assurances as the State educational agency may reasonably require.

`(c) Approval of Certain Applications- The State educational agency may approve an application under this part for a program to be located in a facility other than an elementary school or secondary school only if the program will be at least as available and accessible to the students to be served as if the program were located in an elementary school or secondary school.

`(d) Permissive Local Match-

`(1) IN GENERAL- A State educational agency may require an eligible entity to match subgrant funds awarded under this part, except that such match may not exceed the amount of the subgrant and may not be derived from other Federal or State funds.

`(2) SLIDING SCALE- The amount of a match under paragraph (1) shall be established based on a sliding scale that takes into account--

`(A) the relative poverty of the population to be targeted by the eligible entity; and

`(B) the ability of the eligible entity to obtain such matching funds.

`(3) IN-KIND CONTRIBUTIONS- Each State educational agency that requires an eligible entity to match funds under this subsection shall permit the eligible entity to provide all or any portion of such match in the form of in-kind contributions.

`(4) CONSIDERATION- Notwithstanding this subsection, a State educational agency shall not consider an eligible entity's ability to match funds when determining which eligible entities will receive subgrants under this part.

`(e) Peer Review- In reviewing local applications under this part, a State educational agency shall use a rigorous peer-review process or other methods to ensure the quality of funded projects.

`(f) Geographic Diversity- To the extent practicable, a State educational agency shall distribute subgrant funds under this part equitably among geographic areas within the State, including urban and rural communities.

`(g) Duration of Awards- A subgrant awarded under this part shall be awarded for a period of not less than 3 years and not more than 5 years.

`(h) Amount of Awards- A subgrant awarded under this part may not be made in an amount that is less than $50,000.

`(i) Priority-

`(1) IN GENERAL- In awarding subgrants under this part, a State educational agency shall give priority to applications--

`(A) proposing to target services to--

`(i) students who primarily attend schools that--

`(I) are implementing comprehensive support and improvement activities or targeted support and improvement activities under section 1111(d) or other schools determined by the local educational agency to be in need of intervention and support to improve student academic achievement and other outcomes; and

`(II) enroll students who may be at risk for academic failure, dropping out of school, involvement in criminal or delinquent activities, or who lack strong positive role models; and

`(ii) the families of students described in clause (i);

`(B) submitted jointly by eligible entities consisting of not less than 1--

`(i) local educational agency receiving funds under part A of title I; and

`(ii) another eligible entity; and

`(C) demonstrating that the activities proposed in the application--

`(i) are, as of the date of the submission of the application, not accessible to students who would be served; or

`(ii) would expand accessibility to high-quality services that may be available in the community.

`(2) SPECIAL RULE- The State educational agency shall provide the same priority under paragraph (1) to an application submitted by a local educational agency if the local educational agency demonstrates that it is unable to partner with a community-based organization in reasonable geographic proximity and of sufficient quality to meet the requirements of this part.

`(3) LIMITATION- A State educational agency may not give a priority or a preference to eligible entities that seek to use funds made available under this part to extend the regular school day.

`(j) Renewability of Awards- A State educational agency may renew a subgrant provided under this part to an eligible entity, based on the eligible entity's performance during the preceding subgrant period.

`SEC. 4205. LOCAL ACTIVITIES.

`(a) Authorized Activities- Each eligible entity that receives an award under section 4204 may use the award funds to carry out a broad array of activities that advance student academic achievement and support student success, including--

`(1) academic enrichment learning programs, mentoring programs, remedial education activities, and tutoring services, that are aligned with--

`(A) the challenging State academic standards and any local academic standards; and

`(B) local curricula that are designed to improve student academic achievement;

`(2) well-rounded education activities, including such activities that enable students to be eligible for credit recovery or attainment;

`(3) literacy education programs, including financial literacy programs and environmental literacy programs;

`(4) programs that support a healthy and active lifestyle, including nutritional education and regular, structured physical activity programs;

`(5) services for individuals with disabilities;

`(6) programs that provide after-school activities for students who are English learners that emphasize language skills and academic achievement;

`(7) cultural programs;

`(8) telecommunications and technology education programs;

`(9) expanded library service hours;

`(10) parenting skills programs that promote parental involvement and family literacy;

`(11) programs that provide assistance to students who have been truant, suspended, or expelled to allow the students to improve their academic achievement;

`(12) drug and violence prevention programs and counseling programs;

`(13) programs that build skills in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (referred to in this paragraph as `STEM'), including computer science, and that foster innovation in learning by supporting nontraditional STEM education teaching methods; and

`(14) programs that partner with in-demand fields of the local workforce or build career competencies and career readiness and ensure that local workforce and career readiness skills are aligned with the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 (20 U.S.C. 2301 et seq.) and the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3101 et seq.).

`(b) Measures of Effectiveness-

`(1) IN GENERAL- For a program or activity developed pursuant to this part to meet the measures of effectiveness, monitored by the State educational agency as described in section 4203(a)(14), such program or activity shall--

`(A) be based upon an assessment of objective data regarding the need for before and after school (or summer recess) programs and activities in the schools and communities;

`(B) be based upon an established set of performance measures aimed at ensuring the availability of high-quality academic enrichment opportunities;

`(C) if appropriate, be based upon evidence-based research that the program or activity will help students meet the challenging State academic standards and any local academic standards;

`(D) ensure that measures of student success align with the regular academic program of the school and the academic needs of participating students and include performance indicators and measures described in section 4203(a)(14)(A); and

`(E) collect the data necessary for the measures of student success described in subparagraph (D).

`(2) PERIODIC EVALUATION-

`(A) IN GENERAL- The program or activity shall undergo a periodic evaluation in conjunction with the State educational agency's overall evaluation plan as described in section 4203(a)(14), to assess the program's progress toward achieving the goal of providing high-quality opportunities for academic enrichment and overall student success.

`(B) USE OF RESULTS- The results of evaluations under subparagraph (A) shall be--

`(i) used to refine, improve, and strengthen the program or activity, and to refine the performance measures;

`(ii) made available to the public upon request, with public notice of such availability provided; and

`(iii) used by the State to determine whether a subgrant is eligible to be renewed under section 4204(j).

`SEC. 4206. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.

`There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this part $1,000,000,000 for fiscal year 2017 and $1,100,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2018 through 2020.'.

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