124 STAT. 336 PUBLIC LAW 111–148—MAR. 23, 2010 program results in improvements for the eligible families participating in the program in each of the following areas: ‘‘(i) Improved maternal and newborn health. ‘‘(ii) Prevention of child injuries, child abuse, neglect, or maltreatment, and reduction of emergency department visits. ‘‘(iii) Improvement in school readiness and achieve- ment. ‘‘(iv) Reduction in crime or domestic violence. ‘‘(v) Improvements in family economic self-suffi- ciency. ‘‘(vi) Improvements in the coordination and refer- rals for other community resources and supports. ‘‘(B) DEMONSTRATION OF IMPROVEMENTS AFTER 3 YEARS.— ‘‘(i) REPORT TO THE SECRETARY.—Not later than 30 days after the end of the 3rd year in which the eligible entity conducts the program, the entity submits to the Secretary a report demonstrating improvement in at least 4 of the areas specified in subparagraph (A). ‘‘(ii) CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN.—If the report sub- mitted by the eligible entity under clause (i) fails to demonstrate improvement in at least 4 of the areas specified in subparagraph (A), the entity shall develop and implement a plan to improve outcomes in each of the areas specified in subparagraph (A), subject to approval by the Secretary. The plan shall include provisions for the Secretary to monitor implementation of the plan and conduct continued oversight of the program, including through submission by the entity of regular reports to the Secretary. ‘‘(iii) TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE.— ‘‘(I) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall provide an eligible entity required to develop and imple- ment an improvement plan under clause (ii) with technical assistance to develop and implement the plan. The Secretary may provide the technical assistance directly or through grants, contracts, or cooperative agreements. ‘‘(II) ADVISORY PANEL.—The Secretary shall establish an advisory panel for purposes of obtaining recommendations regarding the tech- nical assistance provided to entities in accordance with subclause (I). ‘‘(iv) NO IMPROVEMENT OR FAILURE TO SUBMIT REPORT.—If the Secretary determines after a period of time specified by the Secretary that an eligible entity implementing an improvement plan under clause (ii) has failed to demonstrate any improvement in the areas specified in subparagraph (A), or if the Secretary determines that an eligible entity has failed to submit the report required under clause (i), the Secretary shall terminate the entity’s grant and may include any unex- pended grant funds in grants made to nonprofit organizations under subsection (h)(2)(B). Determination. Termination. Establishment.
