Page:United States Statutes at Large Volume 124.djvu/4050

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124 STAT. 4024 PUBLIC LAW 111–358—JAN. 4, 2011 department at the institution that will adopt teacher certifi- cation for elementary and secondary teachers as its primary mission; (5) identification of core faculty within the department or division of arts and sciences or the science department at the institution to champion teacher preparation in their departments by teaching courses dedicated to preparing future elementary and secondary school teachers, helping create new degree plans, advising prospective students within their major, and assisting as needed with program administration; (6) identification of core faculty in the education depart- ment or its equivalent at the institution to champion teacher preparation by creating and teaching courses specific to the preparation of science, technology, engineering, and mathe- matics and working closely with colleagues in the department or division of arts and sciences or the science department; and (7) a description of involving practical, field-based experi- ence in teaching and degree plans enabling students to graduate in 4 years with a major in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics and elementary or secondary school teacher certification. (f) MATCHING REQUIREMENT.—An institution of higher edu- cation may not receive a grant under this section unless it provides, from non-federal sources, to carry out the activities supported by the grant, an amount that is not less than— (1) 35 percent of the amount of the grant for the first fiscal year of the grant; (2) 55 percent of the amount of the grant for the second and third fiscal years of the grant; and (3) 75 percent of the amount of the grant for the fourth and fifth fiscal years of the grant. (g) GUIDANCE.—Within 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Director shall initiate a proceeding to promulgate guidance for the administration of the grant program established under subsection (a). SEC. 554. GRANT OVERSIGHT AND ADMINISTRATION. (a) IN GENERAL.—The Director may execute a contract for pro- gram oversight and fiscal management with an organization at an institution of higher education, a non-profit organization, or other entity that demonstrates capacity for and experience in— (1) replicating 1 or more similar programs at regional or national levels; (2) providing programmatic and technical implementation assistance for the program; (3) performing data collection and analysis to ensure proper implementation and continuous program improvement; and (4) providing accountability for results by measuring and monitoring achievement of programmatic milestones. (b) OVERSIGHT RESPONSIBILITIES.— (1) MANDATORY DUTIES.—If the Director executes a contract under subsection (a) with an organization for program oversight and fiscal management, the organization shall— (A) ensure that a grant recipient faithfully replicates and implements the program or programs for which the grant is awarded; 20 USC 9904. Deadline.