S 2117
110th CONGRESS
1st Session
S. 2117
To encourage the development of research-proven programs funded
under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965.
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
September 28, 2007
Mr. LUGAR (for himself and Mr. BINGAMAN) introduced the following bill;
which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education,
Labor, and Pensions
A BILL
To encourage the development of research-proven programs funded
under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the `Education Research & Development To
Improve Achievement Act of 2007'.
SEC. 2. EDUCATION RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT.
Subpart 1 of part D of title V of the Elementary and Secondary Education
Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7243 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end
the following:
`SEC. 5415. STUDIES FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF CORE PROGRAMS.
`(a) Purpose- The purpose of this section is to develop replicable,
research-proven activities for core title I programs, including the
following programs and areas:
`(1) Targeted areas of instruction.
`(2) School improvement and restructuring under section 1116.
`(3) Supplemental educational services under section 1116(e).
`(4) Reading First under subpart 1 of part B of title I.
`(5) Other programs as determined by the Secretary to be in need of
further development.
`(b) Awarding of Grants- The Secretary shall award grants to research
and development entities to enable such entities to carry out the activities
described in this section.
`(1) IN GENERAL- A research and development entity that desires to
receive a grant under this section shall submit an application to
the Secretary at such time, in such manner, and accompanied by such
information as the Secretary may require.
`(2) CONTENTS- Each application submitted under paragraph (1) shall--
`(A) demonstrate a record of development of successful educational
programs or conduct of large-scale, peer-reviewed research, or both,
as appropriate;
`(B) establish clear objectives;
`(C) establish annual benchmarks for progress;
`(D) describe plans to develop or evaluate programs likely to enhance
student achievement; and
`(E) describe plans to disseminate findings and products of the
research and development.
`(d) Use of Funds- A research and development entity that receives a
grant under this section shall use the grant funds for the following:
`(1) Creating and evaluating new approaches in 1 or more of the following
areas:
`(A) Each of the targeted areas of instruction under section 1111(b)(1)(C).
`(B) School improvement and restructuring under section 1116.
`(C) Supplemental educational services under section 1116(e).
`(D) Reading First under subpart 1 of part B of title I.
`(2) Carrying out large-scale randomized evaluations of activities
that have proven promising in small-scale evaluations.
`(3) Carrying out large-scale randomized evaluations of existing programs.
`(4) Supporting nonprofit developers of research-proven activities
in the creation of capacity for training, material production, and
other needs to scale up programs rapidly.
`(5) Disseminating information about effective activities and providing
incentives for schools to adopt such activities.
`(e) Minimum Grant- The minimum amount for each grant awarded under
this section shall be $500,000 annually.
`(f) Continuation of Grants- In determining whether to continue a grant
awarded under this section, the Secretary shall consider--
`(1) if the grantee was reasonably on track with the objectives and
benchmarks stated in the application; and
`(2) if the grantee has shown promise in the creation and evaluation
of an effective program.
`(g) Authorization of Appropriations- There are authorized to be appropriated
to carry out this section--
`(1) for fiscal year 2008, $100,000,000 or one fifth the amount appropriated
to carry out this part for such fiscal year, whichever amount is greater;
`(2) for fiscal year 2009, $110,000,000 or one fifth the amount appropriated
to carry out this part for such fiscal year, whichever amount is greater;
`(3) for fiscal year 2010, $120,000,000 or one fifth the amount appropriated
to carry out this part for such fiscal year, whichever amount is greater;
`(4) for fiscal year 2011, $130,000,000 or one fifth the amount appropriated
to carry out this part for such fiscal year, whichever amount is greater;
`(5) for fiscal year 2012, $140,000,000 or one fifth the amount appropriated
to carry out this part for such fiscal year, whichever amount is greater;
and
`(6) for fiscal year 2013, $150,000,000 or one fifth the amount appropriated
to carry out this part for such fiscal year, whichever amount is greater.'.
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