20 USC 7275 - Full-service community schools

U.S Code last checked for updates: Nov 23, 2024

§ 7275.

Full-service community schools

(a)

Application

An eligible entity that desires 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. The Secretary shall require that each such application include the following:

(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 describes the roles the partner entities will assume.

(3)

A description of the capacity of the eligible entity to coordinate and provide pipeline services at 2 or more full-service community schools.

(4)

A comprehensive plan that includes descriptions of the following:

(A)

The student, family, and school community 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 objectives 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 children are—

(i)

prepared for kindergarten;

(ii)

achieving academically; and

(iii)

safe, healthy, and supported by engaged parents.

(D)

Pipeline services, including existing and additional pipeline services, to be coordinated and provided by the eligible entity and its partner entities, including an explanation of—

(i)

why such services have been selected;

(ii)

how such services will improve student academic achievement; and

(iii)

how such services will address the annual measurable performance objectives and outcomes established under subparagraph (C).

(E)

Plans to ensure that each full-service community school site has a full-time coordinator of pipeline services at such school, including a description of the applicable funding sources, plans for professional development for the personnel managing, coordinating, 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 activities 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 representation of stakeholders or consortiums demonstrating a history of effectiveness; and

(3)

will use funds for evidence-based activities described in subsection (e), defined for purposes of this paragraph as activities meeting the requirements of section 7801(21)(A)(i) of this title.

(c)

Planning

(d)

Minimum amount

(e)

Use of funds

Grants awarded under this subpart for activities described in this section shall be used to—

(1)

coordinate not less than 3 existing pipeline 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 multiple pipeline services into a comprehensive, coordinated continuum to achieve the annual measurable performance objectives and outcomes under subsection (a)(4)(C) to meet the holistic needs of children; and

(3)

if applicable, coordinate and integrate services provided by community-based organizations and government agencies with services provided by specialized instructional support personnel.

(f)

Evaluations by the institute of education sciences

(g)

Evaluations by grantees

The Secretary shall require each eligible entity receiving a grant under this subpart for activities 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 improve activities carried out through the grant and the annual measurable performance objectives and outcomes under subsection (a)(4)(C); and

(3)

make the results of such evaluations publicly available, including by providing public notice of such availability.

(h)

Construction clause

(i)

Supplement, not supplant

(Pub. L. 89–10, title IV, § 4625, as added Pub. L. 114–95, title IV, § 4601, Dec. 10, 2015, 129 Stat. 2029.)

cite as: 20 USC 7275