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 PUBLIC LAW 109–270—AUG. 12, 2006

120 STAT. 703

‘‘(C) include such other information as the Secretary determines to be appropriate. ‘‘(d) ADVISORY PANEL; EVALUATION; REPORTS.— ‘‘(1) INDEPENDENT ADVISORY PANEL.— ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall appoint an independent advisory panel to advise the Secretary on the implementation of the assessment described in paragraph (2), including the issues to be addressed and the methodology of the studies involved to ensure that the assessment adheres to the highest standards of quality. ‘‘(B) MEMBERS.—The advisory panel shall consist of— ‘‘(i) educators, administrators, State directors of career and technical education, and chief executives, including those with expertise in the integration of academic and career and technical education; ‘‘(ii) experts in evaluation, research, and assessment; ‘‘(iii) representatives of labor organizations and businesses, including small businesses, economic development entities, and workforce investment entities; ‘‘(iv) parents; ‘‘(v) career guidance and academic counseling professionals; and ‘‘(vi) other individuals and intermediaries with relevant expertise. ‘‘(C) INDEPENDENT ANALYSIS.—The advisory panel shall transmit to the Secretary, the relevant committees of Congress, and the Library of Congress an independent analysis of the findings and recommendations resulting from the assessment described in paragraph (2). ‘‘(D) FACA.—The Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.) shall not apply to the panel established under this paragraph. ‘‘(2) EVALUATION AND ASSESSMENT.— ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—From amounts made available under subsection (e), the Secretary shall provide for the conduct of an independent evaluation and assessment of career and technical education programs under this Act, including the implementation of the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Improvement Act of 2006, to the extent practicable, through studies and analyses conducted independently through grants, contracts, and cooperative agreements that are awarded on a competitive basis. ‘‘(B) CONTENTS.—The assessment required under subparagraph (A) shall include descriptions and evaluations of— ‘‘(i) the extent to which State, local, and tribal entities have developed, implemented, or improved State and local career and technical education programs assisted under this Act; ‘‘(ii) the preparation and qualifications of teachers and faculty of career and technical education (such as meeting State established teacher certification or licensing requirements), as well as shortages of such teachers and faculty;

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