(i) the academic performance of all students at the elementary and secondary level will increase significantly in every quartile, and the distribution of minority students in each quartile will more closely reflect the student population as a whole; (ii) the percentage of all students who demonstrate the ability to reason, solve problems, apply knowledge, and write and communicate effectively will increase substantially; (iii) all students will be involved in activities that promote and demonstrate good citizenship, good health, community service, and personal responsibility; (iv) all students will have access to physical education and health education to ensure they are healthy and fit; (v) the percentage of all students who are competent in more than one language will substantially increase; and (vi) all students will be knowledgeable about the diverse cultural heritage of this Nation and about the world community. (4) TEACHER EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOP MENT. (A) By the year 2000, the Nation's teaching force will have access to programs for the continued improvement of their professional skills and the opportunity to acquire the knowledge and skills needed to instruct and prepare all American students for the next century. (B) The objectives for this goal are that (i) all teachers will have access to preservice teacher education and continuing professional development activities that will provide such teachers with the knowledge and skills needed to teach to an increasingly diverse student population with a variety of educational, social, and health needs; (ii) all teachers will have continuing opportunities to acquire additional knowledge and skills needed to teach challenging subject matter and to use emerging new methods, forms of assessment, and technologies; (iii) States and school districts will create integrated strategies to attract, recruit, prepare, retrain, and support the continued professional development of teachers, administrators, and other educators, so that there is a highly talented work force of professional educators to teach challenging subject matter; and (iv) partnerships will be established, whenever possible, among local educational agencies, institutions of higher education, parents, and local labor, business, and professional associations to provide and support programs for the for the professional development educators. of (5) MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE. (A) By the year 2000, United States students will be first in the world in mathematics and science achievement. (B) The objectives for this goal are that (i) mathematics and science education, including the metric system of measurement, will be strengthened throughout the system, especially in the early grades; (ii) the number of teachers with a substantive background in mathematics and science, including the metric system of measurement, will increase by 50 percent; and (iii) the number of United States undergraduate and graduate students, especially women and minorities, who complete degrees in mathematics, science, and engineering will increase significantly. (6) ADULT LITERACY AND LIFELONG LEARNING.-(A) By the year 2000, every adult American will be literate and will possess the knowledge and skills necessary to compete in a global economy and exercise the rights and responsibilities of citizenship. (B) The objectives for this goal are that (i) every major American business will be involved in strengthening the connection between education and work; (ii) all workers will have the opportunity to acquire the knowledge and skills, from basic to highly technical, needed to adapt to emerging new technologies, work methods, and markets through public and private educational, vocational, technical, workplace, or other pro grams; (iii) the number of quality programs, including those at libraries, that are designed to serve more effectively the needs of the growing number of part-time and midcareer students will increase substantially; (iv) the proportion of the qualified students, especially minorities, who enter college, who complete at least two years, and who complete their degree programs will increase substantially; (v) the proportion of college graduates who demonstrate an advanced ability to think critically, communicate effectively, and solve problems will increase substantially; and (vi) schools, in implementing comprehensive parent involvement programs, will offer more adult literacy, parent training and life-long learning opportunities to improve the ties between home and school, and enhance parents' work and home lives. (7) SAFE, DISCIPLINED, AND ALCOHOL- AND DRUG-FREE SCHOOLS. (A) By the year 2000, every school in the United States will be free of drugs, violence, and the unauthorized presence of firearms and alcohol and will offer a disciplined environment conducive to learning. (B) The objectives for this goal are that (i) every school will implement a firm and fair policy on use, possession, and distribution of drugs and alcohol; (ii) parents, businesses, governmental and community organizations will work together to ensure the rights of students to study in a safe and secure environment that is free of drugs and crime, and that schools provide a healthy environment and are a safe haven for all children; (iii) every local educational agency will develop and implement a policy to ensure that all schools are free of violence and the unauthorized presence of weapons; (iv) every local educational agency will develop a sequential, comprehensive kindergarten through twelfth grade drug and alcohol prevention education program; (v) drug and alcohol curriculum should be taught an integral part of sequential, comprehensive health education; as (vi) community-based teams should be organized to provide students and teachers with needed support; and (vii) every school should work to eliminate sexual harassment. (8) PARENTAL PARTICIPATION.— (A) By the year 2000, every school will promote partnerships that will increase parental involvement and participation in promoting the social, emotional, and academic growth of children. (B) The objectives for this Goal are that (i) every State will develop policies to assist local schools and local educational agencies to establish programs for increasing partnerships that respond to the varying needs of parents and the home, including parents of children who are disadvantaged or bilingual, or parents of children with disabilities; (ii) every school will actively engage parents and families in a partnership which supports the academic work of children at home and shared educational decisionmaking at school; and (iii) parents and families will help to ensure that schools are adequately supported and will hold schools and teachers to high standards of accountability. TITLE II-NATIONAL EDUCATION REFORM LEADERSHIP, STANDARDS, AND ASSESSMENTS 1 PART B-LEADERSHIP IN EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY [Sections 231, 232, 234, and 235 repealed by Public Law 103382, sec. 361, 108 Stat. 3974.] [Section 233 adds a new section 216 to the Department of Education Organization Act.] 1 Parts A and C were repealed by section 1011(4)(A) of P.L. 107-110 (115 Stat. 1986). SEC. 236. OFFICE OF TRAINING TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER. (a) TRANSFER. (1) IN GENERAL.-The Office of Training Technology Transfer as established under section 6103 of the Training Technology Transfer Act of 1988 (20 U.S.C. 5093) is transferred to and established in the Office of Educational Technology. (2) TECHNICAL AMENDMENT.-The first sentence of section 6103(a) of the Training Technology Transfer Act of 1988 (20 U.S.C. 5093(a)) is amended by striking "Office of Educational Research and Improvement" and inserting "Office of Educational Technology". [TITLE III-STATE AND LOCAL EDUCATION SYSTEMIC IMPROVEMENT] [This title was repealed by section 1000(a)(4) [§ 310(i) of HR 3424.IH] of P.L. 106-113 (113 Stat. 1501A-265), effective September 30, 2000.] [TITLE IV-PARENTAL ASSISTANCE] [This title was repealed by section 1000(a)(4) [§ 310(i) of HR 3424.IH] of P.L. 106-113 (113 Stat. 1501A-265), effective September 30, 2000.] [TITLE V-NATIONAL SKILL STANDARDS BOARD] [Section 509(a) of this title provides that this "title is repealed on September 30, 1999".] [TITLE VI-INTERNATIONAL [This title was repealed by section 1011(4)(B) of P.L. 107–110 (115 Stat. 1986).] TITLE VII-SAFE SCHOOLS SEC. 701. [20 U.S.C. 5961] SHORT TITLE; STATEMENT OF PURPOSE. (a) SHORT TITLE.-This title may be cited as the "Safe Schools Act of 1994". (b) STATEMENT OF PURPOSE.-It is the purpose of this title to help local school systems achieve Goal Six of the National Education Goals, which provides that by the year 2000, every school in America will be free of drugs and violence and will offer a disciplined environment conducive to learning, by ensuring that all schools are safe and free of violence. SEC. 702. [20 U.S.C. 5962] SAFE SCHOOLS PROGRAM AUTHORIZED. (a) AUTHORITY.— (1) IN GENERAL.-From funds appropriated pursuant to the authority of subsection (b)(1), the Secretary shall make competitive grants to eligible local educational agencies to enable such agencies to carry out projects and activities designed to achieve Goal Six of the National Education Goals by helping to ensure that all schools are safe and free of violence. (2) GRANT DURATION AND AMOUNT.-Grants under this title may not exceed (A) two fiscal years in duration; and (B) $3,000,000. (3) GEOGRAPHIC DISTRIBUTION.-To the extent practicable, grants under this title shall be awarded to eligible local educational agencies serving rural, as well as urban, areas. (b) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS AND RESERVATION.— (1) AUTHORIZATION.-There are authorized to be appropriated $50,000,000 for fiscal year 1994 to carry out this title. (2) RESERVATION.-The Secretary is authorized in each fiscal year to reserve not more than 10 percent of the amount appropriated pursuant to the authority of paragraph (1) to carry out national activities described in section 706, of which 50 percent of such amount shall be available in such fiscal year to carry out the program described in section 706(b). SEC. 703. [20 U.S.C. 5963] ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS. (a) IN GENERAL.-To be eligible to receive a grant under this title, a local educational agency shall demonstrate in the application submitted pursuant to section 704(a) that such agency (1) serves an area in which there is a high rate of (A) homicides committed by persons between the ages 5 to 18, inclusive; (B) referrals of youth to juvenile court; (C) youth under the supervision of the courts; (D) expulsions and suspensions of students from school; (E) referrals of youth, for disciplinary reasons, to alternative schools; or (F) victimization of youth by violence, crime, or other forms of abuse; and (2) has serious school crime, violence, and discipline prob lems, as indicated by other appropriate data. (b) PRIORITY. In awarding grants under this title, the Secretary shall give priority to a local educational agency that submits an application that assures a strong local commitment to the projects or activities assisted under this title, such as— (1) the formation of partnerships among the local educational agency, a community-based organization, a nonprofit organization with a demonstrated commitment to or expertise in developing education programs or providing educational services to students or the public, a local law enforcement agency, or any combination thereof; and (2) a high level of youth participation in such projects or activities. |