20 U.S.C. § 6643 | Subgrants to eligible entities in support of birth through kindergarten entry literacy

(a)

Subgrants

(1)

In general

section 9837b(b)(1)(A)(i) of title 42 section 6642(d)(2)(D)(i) of this titleA State educational agency receiving a grant under this subpart shall, in consultation with the State agencies responsible for administering early childhood education programs and services, including the State agency responsible for administering child care programs, and, if applicable, the State Advisory Council on Early Childhood Education and Care designated or established pursuant to , use a portion of the grant funds, in accordance with , to award subgrants, on a competitive basis, to eligible entities to enable the eligible entities to support high-quality early literacy initiatives for children from birth through kindergarten entry.

(2)

Duration

The term of a subgrant under this section shall be determined by the State educational agency awarding the subgrant and shall in no case exceed 5 years.

(3)

Sufficient size and scope

Each subgrant awarded under this section shall be of sufficient size and scope to allow the eligible entity to carry out high-quality early literacy initiatives for children from birth through kindergarten entry.

(b)

Local applications

An eligible entity desiring to receive a subgrant under this section shall submit an application to the State educational agency, at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the State educational agency may require. Such application shall include a description of—

(1)

how the subgrant funds will be used to enhance the language and literacy development and school readiness of children, from birth through kindergarten entry, in early childhood education programs, which shall include an analysis of data that support the proposed use of subgrant funds;

(2)

how the subgrant funds will be used to prepare and provide ongoing assistance to staff in the programs, including through high-quality professional development;

(3)

how the activities assisted under the subgrant will be coordinated with comprehensive literacy instruction at the kindergarten through grade 12 levels; and

(4)

how the subgrant funds will be used to evaluate the success of the activities assisted under the subgrant in enhancing the early language and literacy development of children from birth through kindergarten entry.

(c)

Priority

section 7801(21)(A)(i) of this titleIn awarding grants under this section, the State educational agency shall give priority to an eligible entity that will use the grant funds to implement evidence-based activities, defined for the purpose of this subsection as activities meeting the requirements of .

(d)

Local uses of funds

An eligible entity that receives a subgrant under this section shall use the subgrant funds, consistent with the entity’s approved application under subsection (b), to—

(1)

carry out high-quality professional development opportunities for early childhood educators, teachers, principals, other school leaders, paraprofessionals, specialized instructional support personnel, and instructional leaders;

(2)

train providers and personnel to develop and administer evidence-based early childhood education literacy initiatives; and

(3)

coordinate the involvement of families, early childhood education program staff, principals, other school leaders, specialized instructional support personnel (as appropriate), and teachers in literacy development of children served under the subgrant.

Pub. L. 89–10, title II, § 2223 Pub. L. 114–95, title II, § 2002Dec. 10, 2015129 Stat. 1940(, as added , , .)

Editorial Notes

Prior Provisions

Pub. L. 89–10, title II, § 2203 Pub. L. 103–382, title I, § 101Oct. 20, 1994108 Stat. 3621 Pub. L. 107–110A prior section 6643, , as added , , , related to within-State allocations, prior to its omission in the general amendment of this subchapter by .

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date

Dec. 10, 2015section 5 of Pub. L. 114–95 section 6301 of this titleSection effective , except with respect to certain noncompetitive programs and competitive programs, see , set out as an Effective Date of 2015 Amendment note under .