II 110th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 2117 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.

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Short title

This Act may be cited as the Education Research & Development To Improve Achievement Act of 2007.

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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:

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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. (c)

Application

(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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