program funded under part A of title IV of the Social Security Act;

(xii) programs to improve representation of women in educational administration at all levels; and

(xiii) planning, development, and initial implementation of

(I) comprehensive institutionwide or districtwide evaluation to assess the presence or absence of gender equity in educational settings;

(II) comprehensive plans for implementation of equity programs in State educational agencies and local educational agencies and institutions of higher education, including community colleges; and

(III) innovative approaches to school-community partnerships for educational equity; and

(B) for research and development, which shall be coordinated with each of the National Education Centers of the Institute of Education Sciences to avoid duplication of research efforts, designed to advance gender equity nationwide and to help make policies and practices in educational agencies and institutions, and local communities, gender equitable, including—

(i) research and development of innovative strategies and model training programs for teachers and other education personnel;

(ii) the development of high-quality and challenging assessment instruments that are nondiscriminatory;

(iii) the development and evaluation of model curricula, textbooks, software, and other educational materials to ensure the absence of gender stereotyping and bias;

(iv) the development of instruments and procedures that employ new and innovative strategies to assess whether diverse educational settings are gender equitable;

(v) the development of instruments and strategies for evaluation, dissemination, and replication of promising or exemplary programs designed to assist local educational agencies in integrating gender equity in their educational policies and practices;

(vi) updating high-quality educational materials. previously developed through awards made under this subpart;

(vii) the development of policies and programs to address and prevent sexual harassment and violence to ensure that educational institutions are free from threats to safety of students and personnel;

(viii) the development and improvement of programs and activities to increase opportunity for women, including continuing educational activities, vocational education, and programs for low-income women, including underemployed and unemployed women, and women receiving assistance under the

State program funded under part A of title IV of the
Social Security Act; and

(ix) the development of guidance and counseling activities, including career education programs, designed to ensure gender equity.

SEC. 5614. [20 U.S.C. 7283c] APPLICATIONS.
An application under this subpart shall—

(1) set forth policies and procedures that will ensure a comprehensive evaluation of the activities assisted under this subpart, including an evaluation of the practices, policies, and materials used by the applicant and an evaluation or estimate of the continued significance of the work of the project following completion of the award period;

(2) demonstrate how the applicant will address perceptions of gender roles based on cultural differences or stereotypes;

(3) for applications for assistance under section 5613(b)(1), demonstrate how the applicant will foster partnerships and, where applicable, share resources with State educational agencies, local educational agencies, institutions of higher education, community-based organizations (including organizations serving women), parent, teacher, and student groups, businesses, or other recipients of Federal educational funding which may include State literacy resource centers;

(4) for applications for assistance under section 5613(b)(1), demonstrate how parental involvement in the project will be encouraged; and

(5) for applications for assistance under section 5613(b)(1), describe plans for continuation of the activities assisted under this subpart with local support following completion of the grant period and termination of Federal support under this subpart.

SEC. 5615. [20 U.S.C. 7283d] CRITERIA AND PRIORITIES.

(a) CRITERIA AND PRIORITIES.—

(1) IN GENERAL.-The Secretary shall establish separate criteria and priorities for awards under paragraphs (1) and (2) of section 5613(b) to ensure that funds under this subpart are used for programs that most effectively will achieve the purposes of this subpart.

(2) CRITERIA.-The criteria described in paragraph (1) may include the extent to which the activities assisted under this subpart

(A) address the needs of women and girls of color and women and girls with disabilities;

(B) meet locally defined and documented educational equity needs and priorities, including compliance with title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972;

(C) are a significant component of a comprehensive plan for educational equity and compliance with title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 in the particular school district, institution of higher education, vocationaltechnical institution, or other educational agency or institution; and

(D) implement an institutional change strategy with long-term impact that will continue as a central activity of

the applicant after the grant under this subpart has terminated.

(b) PRIORITIES.-In awarding grants under this subpart, the Secretary may give special consideration to applications

(1) submitted by applicants that have not received assistance under this subpart or this subpart's predecessor authorities;

(2) for projects that will contribute significantly to directly improving teaching and learning practices in the local community; and

(3) for projects that will

(A) provide for a comprehensive approach to enhancing gender equity in educational institutions and agencies;

(B) draw on a variety of resources, including the resources of local educational agencies, community-based organizations, institutions of higher education, and private organizations;

(C) implement a strategy with long-term impact that will continue as a central activity of the applicant after the grant under this subpart has terminated;

(D) address issues of national significance that can be duplicated; and

(E) address the educational needs of women and girls who suffer multiple or compound discrimination based on sex and on race, ethnic origin, disability, or age.

(c) SPECIAL RULE.-To the extent feasible, the Secretary shall ensure that grants awarded under this subpart for each fiscal year address

(1) all levels of education, including preschool, elementary and secondary education, higher education, vocational education, and adult education;

(2) all regions of the United States; and

(3) urban, rural, and suburban educational institutions. (d) COORDINATION.-Research activities supported under this subpart

(1) shall be carried out in consultation with the Institute of Education Sciences to ensure that such activities are coordinated with and enhance the research and development activities supported by the Institute; and

(2) may include collaborative research activities which are jointly funded and carried out with the Institute of Education Sciences.

(e) LIMITATION.-Nothing in this subpart shall be construed as prohibiting men and boys from participating in any programs or activities assisted with funds under this subpart.

SEC. 5616. [20 U.S.C. 7283e] REPORT.

Not later than January 1, 2006, the Secretary shall submit to the President and Congress a report on the status of educational equity for girls and women in the Nation.

SEC. 5617. [20 U.S.C. 7283f] ADMINISTRATION.

(a) EVALUATION AND DISSEMINATION.-Not later than January 1, 2005, the Secretary shall evaluate and disseminate materials and programs developed under this subpart and shall report to Congress regarding such evaluation materials and programs.

(b) PROGRAM OPERATIONS.-The Secretary shall ensure that the activities assisted under this subpart are administered within the Department by a person who has recognized professional qualifications and experience in the field of gender equity education. SEC. 5618. [20 U.S.C. 7283g] AMOUNT.

From amounts made available to carry out this subpart for a fiscal year, not less than two-thirds of such amount shall be used to carry out the activities described in section 5613(b)(1).

TITLE VI-FLEXIBILITY AND
ACCOUNTABILITY

PART A-IMPROVING ACADEMIC
ACHIEVEMENT

Subpart 1-Accountability

SEC. 6111. [20 U.S.C. 7301] GRANTS FOR STATE ASSESSMENTS AND RELATED ACTIVITIES.

The Secretary shall make grants to States to enable the States

(1) to pay the costs of the development of the additional State assessments and standards required by section 1111(b), which may include the costs of working in voluntary partnerships with other States, at the sole discretion of each such State: and

(2) if a State has developed the assessments and standards required by section 1111(b), to administer those assessments or to carry out other activities described in this subpart and other activities related to ensuring that the State's schools and local educational agencies are held accountable for results, such as the following:

(A) Developing challenging State academic content and student academic achievement standards and aligned assessments in academic subjects for which standards and assessments are not required by section 1111(b).

(B) Developing or improving assessments of English language proficiency necessary to comply with section 1111(b)(7).

(C) Ensuring the continued validity and reliability of State assessments.

(D) Refining State assessments to ensure their continued alignment with the State's academic content standards and to improve the alignment of curricula and instructional materials.

(E) Developing multiple measures to increase the reliability and validity of State assessment systems.

(F) Strengthening the capacity of local educational agencies and schools to provide all students the opportunity to increase educational achievement, including carrying out professional development activities aligned with State student academic achievement standards and assessments.

(G) Expanding the range of accommodations available to students with limited English proficiency and students with disabilities to improve the rates of inclusion of such students, including professional development activities aligned with State academic achievement standards and assessments.

(H) Improving the dissemination of information on student achievement and school performance to parents and the community, including the development of information and reporting systems designed to identify best educational practices based on scientifically based research or to assist in linking records of student achievement, length of enrollment, and graduation over time.

SEC. 6112. [20 U.S.C. 7301a] GRANTS FOR ENHANCED ASSESSMENT INSTRUMENTS.

(a) GRANT PROGRAM AUTHORIZED.-From funds made available to carry out this subpart, the Secretary shall award, on a competitive basis, grants to State educational agencies that have submitted an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require, which demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Secretary, that the requirements of this section will be met, for the following:

(1) To enable States (or consortia of States) to collaborate with institutions of higher education, other research institutions, or other organizations to improve the quality, validity, and reliability of State academic assessments beyond the requirements for such assessments described in in section 1111(b)(3).

(2) To measure student academic achievement using multiple measures of student academic achievement from multiple

sources.

(3) To chart student progress over time.

(4) To evaluate student academic achievement through the development of comprehensive academic assessment instruments, such as performance and technology-based academic assessments.

(b) APPLICATION.-Each State wishing to apply for funds under this section shall include in its State plan under part A of title I such information as the Secretary may require.

(c) ANNUAL REPORT.-Each State educational agency receiving a grant under this section shall submit an annual report to the Secretary describing its activities, and the result of those activities, under the grant.

SEC. 6113. [20 U.S.C. 7301b] FUNDING.

(a) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.—

(1) NATIONAL ASSESSMENT OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRESS.— For the purpose of administering the State assessments under the National Assessment of Educational Progress, there are authorized to be appropriated $72,000,000 for fiscal year 2002, and such sums as may be necessary for each of the 5 succeeding fiscal years.

(2) STATE ASSESSMENTS AND RELATED ACTIVITIES. For the purpose of carrying out this subpart, there are authorized to be