Page:United States Statutes at Large Volume 121.djvu/626

 PUBLIC LAW 110–69—AUG. 9, 2007

121 STAT. 605

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‘‘(6) how the State will use technical assistance and support from the Department, including the National Laboratories, and other entities with experience and expertise in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education, including institutions of higher education. ‘‘(f) DISTRIBUTION.—In awarding grants under this section, the Director shall— ‘‘(1) ensure a wide, equitable distribution among States that propose to serve students from urban and rural areas; and ‘‘(2) provide equal consideration to States without National Laboratories. ‘‘(g) USES OF FUNDS.— ‘‘(1) REQUIREMENT.—A State that receives a grant under this section shall use the funds made available through the grant to— ‘‘(A) employ proven strategies and methods for improving student learning and teaching in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics; ‘‘(B) integrate into the curriculum of the school comprehensive science and mathematics education, including instruction and assessments in science, mathematics, and to the extent applicable, technology and engineering that are aligned with the academic content and student academic achievement standards of the State, within the meaning of section 1111 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6311); ‘‘(C) create opportunities for enhanced and ongoing professional development for teachers that improves the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics content knowledge of the teachers; and ‘‘(D) design and implement hands-on laboratory experiences to help prepare students to pursue postsecondary studies in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields. ‘‘(2) SPECIAL RULE.—Grant funds under this section may be used for activities described in paragraph (1) only if the activities are directly relating to improving student academic achievement in science, mathematics, and to the extent applicable, technology and engineering. ‘‘(h) EVALUATION AND REPORT.— ‘‘(1) STATE EVALUATION AND REPORT.— ‘‘(A) EVALUATION.—Each State that receives a grant under this section shall develop and carry out an evaluation and accountability plan for the activities funded through the grant that measures the impact of the activities, including measurable objectives for improved student academic achievement on State science, mathematics, and, to the maximum extent applicable, technology and engineering assessments. ‘‘(B) REPORT.—The State shall submit to the Director a report containing the results of the evaluation and accountability plan. ‘‘(2) REPORT TO CONGRESS.—Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of the PACE–Energy Act, the Director shall submit a report detailing the impact of the activities assisted with funds made available under this section to—

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