Page:United States Statutes at Large Volume 115 Part 2.djvu/663

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PUBLIC LAW 107-110-JAN. 8, 2002 115 STAT. 1647 "(10) Training mathematics and science teachers and developing programs to encourage young women and other underrepresented individuals in mathematics and science careers (including engineering and technology) to pursue postsecondary degrees in majors leading to such careers. " (d) COORDINATION AND CONSULTATION. — "(1) PARTNERSHIP GRANTS.— An eligible partnership receiving a grant under section 203 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 shall coordinate the use of such funds with any related activities carried out by such partnership with funds made available under this part. " (2) NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION.—In carrying out the activities authorized by this part, the Secretary shall consult and coordinate with the Director of the National Science Foundation, particularly with respect to the appropriate roles for the Department and the Foundation in the conduct of summer workshops, institutes, or partnerships to improve mathematics and science teaching in elementary schools and secondary schools. "(e) EVALUATION AND ACCOUNTABILITY PLAN.— "(1) IN GENERAL.— Each eligible partnership receiving a grant or subgrant under this part shall develop an evaluation and accountability plan for activities assisted under this part that includes rigorous objectives that measure the impact of activities funded under this part. "(2) CONTENTS. —The plan developed pursuant to paragraph (1)— "(A) shall include measurable objectives to increase the number of mathematics and science teachers who participate in content-based professional development activities; "(B) shall include measurable objectives for improved student academic achievement on State mathematics and science assessments or, where applicable, an International Mathematics and Science Study assessment; and "(C) may include objectives and measures for— "(i) increased participation by students in advanced courses in mathematics and science; "(ii) increased percentages of elementary school teachers with academic majors or minors, or group majors or minors, in mathematics, engineering, or the sciences; and "(iii) increased percentages of secondary school classes in mathematics and science taught by teachers with academic majors in mathematics, engineering, and science. " (f) REPORT. —Each eligible partnership receiving a grant or subgrant under this part shall report annually to the Secretary regarding the eligible partnership's progress in meeting the objectives described in the accountability plan of the partnership under subsection (e). «SEC. 2203. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. 20 USC 6663. "There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this part $450,000,000 for fiscal year 2002 and such sums as may be necessary for each of the 5 succeeding fiscal years.