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CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE
May 22, 2001
"(1) IN GENERAL.-The Secretary shall con-
duct a longitudinal study of schools receiving
assistance under this title.
"(2) ISSUES TO BE EXAMINED.-In carrying out
this subsection, the Secretary shall ensure that
the study referred to in paragraph (1) provides
the Congress and educators with each of the fol-
lowing:
"(A) An accurate description and analysis of
short-term and long-term effectiveness of the as-
sistance made available under this title upon
academic performance.
"(B) Information that can be used to improve
the effectiveness of the assistance made avail_-
able under this title in enabling students to meet
challenging achievement standards.
"(C) An analysis of educational practices or
model programs that are effective in improving
the achievement of disadvantaged children.
"(D) An analysis of the costs as compared to
the benefits of the assistance made available
under this title in improving the achievement of
disadvantaged children.
"(E) An analysis of the effects of the avail-
ability of school choice options under section
1116 on the academic achievement of disadvan-
taged students, on schools in school improve-
ment, and on schools from which students have
transferred under such options.
"(F) Such other information as the Secretary
considers appropriate.
"(3) SCOPE.-In conducting the study referred
to in paragraph (1), the Secretary shall ensure
that the study-
"(A) bases its analysis on a nationally rep-
resentative sample of schools participating in
programs under this part;
"(B) to the extent practicable, includes in its
analysis students who transfer to different
schools during the course of the study; and
"(C) analyzes varying models or strategies for
delivering school services, including-
"(i) schoolwide and targeted services; and
"(ii) comprehensive school reform models.
"(d) INDEPENDENT REVIEW PANEL.-
"(1) IN GENERAL.-The Secretary shall estab-
lish an independent review panel (in this sub-
section referred to as the 'Review Panel') to ad-
vise the Secretary on methodological and other
issues that arise in carrying out subsections (a)
and (c).
"(2) APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS.-
"(A) IN GENERAL.-Subject to subparagraph
(B), the Secretary shall appoint members of the
Review Panel from among qualified individuals
who are-
"(i) specialists in statistics, evaluation, re-
search, and assessment;
"(ii) education practitioners, including teach-
ers, principals, and local and State superintend-
ents; and
"(iii) other individuals with technical exper-
tise who would contribute to the overall rigor
and quality of the program evaluation.
"(B) LIMITATIONS.-In pointing members of
the Review Panel under this subparagraph (A),
the Secretary shall ensure that-
"(i) in order to ensure diversity, a majority of
the number of individuals appointed under sub-
paragraph (A)(i) represent disciplines or pro-
grams outside the field of education; and
"(ii) the total number of the individuals ap-
pointed under subparagraph (A)(ii) or (A)(iii)
does not exceed %3 of the total number of the in-
dividuals appointed under this paragraph.
"(3) FUNCTIONS.-The Review Panel shall
consult with and advise the Secretary-
"(A) to ensure that the assessment conducted
under subsection (a) and the study conducted
under subsection (c)-
"(i) adhere to the highest possible standards
of quality with respect to research design, statis-
tical analysis, and the dissemination of find-
ings; and"(ii) use valid and reliable measures to docu-
ment program implementation and impacts; and
"(B) to ensure-
"(i) that the final report described in sub-
section (a)(5)(B) is reviewed not later than 120
days after its completion by not less than 2 inde-
pendent experts in program evaluation;
"(ii) that such experts evaluate and comment
on the degree to which the report complies with
subsection (a); and
"(iii) that the comments of such experts are
transmitted with the report under subsection
SEC. 152. DEMONSTRATIONS OF INNOVATIVE
PRACTICES.
.(a) IN GENERAL.-Section 1502 (20 U.S.C. 6492)
is amended-
(1) by redesignating subsection (b) as sub-
(2)io by striking in subsection (a) "(2) EVALUA-
TION.-The Secretary"~ and inserting "(b) EVAL-
UATION.-The Secretary' and by moving such
subsection (b) 2 ems to the left;
(3) by striking in subsection (a) "Such projects
shall include promising" and all that follows
through "career guidance opportunities.";
(4) by striking "student performance stand_-
ards" and inserting "student achievement
standards";.
(5) by inserting "academic" after "to meet
challenging State"; and
(6) by striking "(a) DEMONSTRATION PRO-
GRAMS" and all that follows through "IN GEN-
ERAL.-From the" and inserting "(a) IN GEN-
ERAL.-From the".
SEC. 153. ELLENDER-CLOSE UP FELLOWSHIP PRO-
GRAM; DROPOUT REPORTING.
(a) IN GENERAL.-Part E of title I (20 U.S.C.
6491 et seq.) is further amended by adding at the
end the following:
"SEC. 1503. ELLENDER-CLOSE UP FELLOWSHIP
PROGRAM
"(a) FINDINGS.-Congress finds the following:
"(1) It is a worthwhile goal to ensure that all
students in America are prepared for responsible
citizenship and that all students should have
the opportunity to be involved in activities that
promote and demonstrate good citizenship.
"(2) It is a worthwhile goal to ensure that
America's educators have access to programs for
the continued improvement of their professional
skills.
"(3) Allen J. Ellender, a Senator from Lou-
isiana and President pro tempore of the United
States Senate, had a distinguished career in
public service characterized by extraordinary
energy and real concern for young people. Sen-
ator Ellender provided valuable support and en-
couragement to the Close Up Foundation, a
nonpartisan, nonprofit foundation promoting
knowledge and understanding of the Federal
Government among young people and educators.
Therefore, it is a fitting and appropriate tribute
to Senator Ellender to provide fellowships in his
name to students of limited economic means and
the teachers who work with such students, so
that such students and teachers may participate
in the programs supported by the Close Up
Foundation.
"(4) The Close Up Foundation is a non-
partisan, nonprofit, education foundation pro-
moting civic responsibility and knowledge and
understanding of the Federal Government
among young people and educators. The Con-
gress has consistently supported the Close Up
Foundation's work with disadvantaged young
people and their educators through the Allen J.
Ellender Fellowship Program. Therefore, it is
fitting and appropriate to continue support
under the successor Ellender-Close Up Fellow-
ship Program to students of limited economic
means and the teachers who work with such
students, so that such students and teachers
may participate in the programs supported by
the Close Up Foundation."(b) PROGRAM FOR MIDDLE AND SECONDARY
SCHOOL STUDENTS.-
"(1) EST ABLISHMENT.-
"(A) GENERAL AUTHORITY.-In accordance
with this subsection, the Secretary may make
grants to the Close Up Foundation of Wash-
ington, District of Columbia, a nonpartisan,
nonprofit foundation, for the purpose of assist-
ing the Close Up Foundation in carrying out its
programs of increasing civic responsibility and
understanding of the Federal Government
among middle and secondary school students.
"(B) USE OF FUNDS.-Grants under this sub-
section shall be used only to provide financial
assistance to economically disadvantaged stu-
dents who participate in the program described
in subparagraph (A). Financial assistance re-
ceived pursuant to this subsection by such stu-
dents shall be known as Ellender-Close Up fel-
"(2) APPLICATIONS.-
"(A) APPLICATION REQUIRED.-No grant under
this subsection may be made except upon an ap-
plication at such time, in such manner, and ac-
companied by such information as the Secretary
may reasonably require.
"(B) CONTENTS OF APPLICATION.-Each appli-
cation submitted under this paragraph shall
contain provisions to assure-
"(i) that fellowship grants are made to eco-
nomically disadvantaged middle and secondary
school students;
"(ii) that every effort will be made to ensure
the participation of students from rural and
small town areas, as well as from urban areas,
and that in awarding fellowships to economi-
cally disadvantaged students, special consider-
ation will be given to the participation of stu-
dents with special educational needs, including
students with disabilities, ethnic minority stu-
dents, rcent immigrants, and gifted and tal-
ented students; and
"(iii) the proper disbursement of the funds re-
ceived under this subsection.
"(c) PROGRAM FOR MIDDLE AND SECONDARY
SCHOOL TEACHERS.-
"(1) EST ABLISHMENT.-
"(A) GENERAL AUTHORITY.-In accordance
with this subsection, the Secretary may make
grants to the Close Up Foundation of Wash-
ington, District of Columbia, a nonpartisan,
nonprofit foundation, for the purpose of assist-
ing the Close Up Foundation in carrying out its
programs of professional development for middle
and secondary school teachers and to promote
greater civic understanding and responsibility
among the students of such teachers.
"(B) USE OF FUNDS.-Grants under this sub-
section shall be used only for financial assist-
ance to teachers who participate in the program
described in subparagraph (A). Financial assist-
ance received pursuant to this subpart by such
individuals shall be known as Ellender-Close Up
fellowships.
"(2) APPLICATIONS.-
"(A) APPLICATION REQUIRED.-No grant under
this subsection may be made except upon an ap-
plication at such time, in such manner, and ac-
companied by such information as the Secretary
may reasonably require.
"(B) CONTENTS OF APPLICATION.-Each appli-
cation submitted under this paragraph shall
contain provisions to assure-
"(i) that fellowship grants are made only to
teachers who have worked with at least one stu-
dent from such teacher's school who partici-
pates in the programs described in subsection
(b);
"(ii) that no teacher in each school partici-
pating in the programs assisted under sub-
section (b) may receive more than one fellowship
in any fiscal year; and
"(iii) the proper disbursement of the funds re-
ceived under this subsection.8904
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