114 STAT. 2763A-332 PUBLIC LAW 106-554—APPENDIX D "(10) use instructional programs based on scientifically based reading research (as defined in section 2252) for children and adults, to the extent such research is available; "(11) encourage participating families to attend regularly and to remain in the program a sufficient time to meet their program goals; "(12) include reading readiness activities for preschool children based on scientifically based reading research (as defined in section 2252), to the extent available, to ensure children enter school ready to learn to read; "(13) if applicable, promote the continuity of family literacy to ensure that individuals retain and improve their educational outcomes"; and (5) in paragraph (14) (as so redesignated), by striking "program." and inserting "program to be used for program improvement.". (j) ELIGIBLE PARTICIPANTS.—Section 1206 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6366) is amended— (1) in subsection (a)(1)(B) by striking "part;" and inserting "part, or who are attending secondary school;"; and (2) in subsection (b), by adding at the end the following: "(3) CHILDREN 8 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER. —If an Even Start program assisted under this part collaborates with a program under part A, and funds received under such part A program contribute to paying the cost of providing programs under this part to children 8 years of age or older, the Even Start program, notwithstanding subsection (a)(2), may permit
the participation of children 8 years of age or older if the focus of the program continues to remain on families with young children.". (k) PLAN. — Section 1207(c) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6367(c)) is amended— (1) in paragraph (1)— (A) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by inserting "and continuous improvement" after "plan of operation"; (B) in subparagraph (A), by striking "goals;" and inserting "objectives, strategies to meet such objectives, and how they are consistent with the program indicators established by the State;"; (C) in subparagraph (E), by striking "and" at the end; (D) in subparagraph (F)— (i) by striking "Act, the Goals 2000: Educate America Act," and inserting "Act"; and (ii) by striking the period at the end and inserting "; and"; and (E) by adding at the end the following: "(G) a description of how the plan provides for rigorous and objective evaluation of progress toward the program objectives described in subparagraph (A) and for continuing use of evaluation data for program improvement."; and (2) in paragraph (2), in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking "(1)(A)" and inserting "(1)". (1) AWARD OF SUBGRANTS.— Section 1208 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6368) is amended— (1) in subsection (a)— (A) in paragraph (1)(B)—
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