National Resource Center for Positive Youth Development and School Success

Subpart 2 of part A of title IV of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 is amended by adding at the end the following:

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National Resource Center for Positive Youth Development and School Success

(a)

Center

From funds made available to carry out this subpart under section 4003(2), the Secretary may establish a National Resource Center for Positive Youth Development and School Success (in this section referred to as the Center). The Secretary may establish the Center at an existing facility if such facility has a history of carrying out the functions described in subsection (b). (b)

Functions

The Center established under subsection (a) shall— (1)provide resources, publications, and training to State and local educational agencies on the positive relationships, opportunities, and skills that students need to succeed in school and avoid risky behavior; (2)provide a free information service, using print, electronic media, and the Internet, for schools, principals, school officers, parent-teacher associations, and community groups, relating to infusing developmental assets, supports and strengths into existing school curriculum, programs, and services; and (3)conduct and publish research on the relationship between a strength-based approach to youth development and school success, including academic achievement and retention of the teaching force.