20 USC 1161i-6 - Evaluations

U.S Code last checked for updates: Feb 22, 2025

§ 1161i–6.

Evaluations

(a)

State evaluation

Each State receiving a grant under this part shall—

(1)

evaluate the activities that are assisted under this part in order to determine—

(A)

the effectiveness of the activities in achieving State goals;

(B)

the impact of a career lattice for individuals working in early childhood education programs;

(C)

the impact of the activities on licensing or regulating requirements for individuals in the field of early childhood development;

(D)

the impact of the activities, and the impact of the statewide plan described in section 1161i–4(a)(3) of this title, on the quality of education, professional development, and training related to early childhood education programs that are offered in the State;

(E)

the change in compensation and retention of individuals working in early childhood education programs within the State resulting from the activities; and

(F)

the impact of the activities on the demographic characteristics of individuals working in early childhood education programs; and

(2)

submit a report at the end of the grant period to the Secretary regarding the evaluation described in paragraph (1).

(b)

Secretary’s evaluation

(Pub. L. 89–329, title VIII, § 817, as added Pub. L. 110–315, title VIII, § 801, Aug. 14, 2008, 122 Stat. 3401.)

cite as: 20 USC 1161i-6