20 USC 6643 - Subgrants to eligible entities in support of birth through kindergarten entry literacy

U.S Code last checked for updates: May 18, 2024

§ 6643.

Subgrants to eligible entities in support of birth through kindergarten entry literacy

(a)

Subgrants

(1)

In general

(2)

Duration

(3)

Sufficient size and scope

(b)

Local applications

An eligible entity desiring to receive a subgrant under this section shall submit an application to the State educational agency, at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the State educational agency may require. Such application shall include a description of—

(1)

how the subgrant funds will be used to enhance the language and literacy development and school readiness of children, from birth through kindergarten entry, in early childhood education programs, which shall include an analysis of data that support the proposed use of subgrant funds;

(2)

how the subgrant funds will be used to prepare and provide ongoing assistance to staff in the programs, including through high-quality professional development;

(3)

how the activities assisted under the subgrant will be coordinated with comprehensive literacy instruction at the kindergarten through grade 12 levels; and

(4)

how the subgrant funds will be used to evaluate the success of the activities assisted under the subgrant in enhancing the early language and literacy development of children from birth through kindergarten entry.

(c)

Priority

(d)

Local uses of funds

An eligible entity that receives a subgrant under this section shall use the subgrant funds, consistent with the entity’s approved application under subsection (b), to—

(1)

carry out high-quality professional development opportunities for early childhood educators, teachers, principals, other school leaders, paraprofessionals, specialized instructional support personnel, and instructional leaders;

(2)

train providers and personnel to develop and administer evidence-based early childhood education literacy initiatives; and

(3)

coordinate the involvement of families, early childhood education program staff, principals, other school leaders, specialized instructional support personnel (as appropriate), and teachers in literacy development of children served under the subgrant.

(Pub. L. 89–10, title II, § 2223, as added Pub. L. 114–95, title II, § 2002, Dec. 10, 2015, 129 Stat. 1940.)

cite as: 20 USC 6643