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 PUBLIC LAW 110–69—AUG. 9, 2007

121 STAT. 653

(A) information on the design of the summer learning opportunity; (B) the alignment of the summer learning opportunity with State standards; and (C) data from assessments of student mathematics and problem-solving skills for the summer scholars and on the attendance of the scholars, disaggregated by the subgroups described in subsection (d)(4)(A)(ii)(IV). (2) REPORT.—For each year funds are appropriated under subsection (f) for this section, the Secretary shall prepare and submit a report to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate and the Committee on Education and Labor of the House of Representatives on the summer learning grant programs, including the effectiveness of the summer learning opportunities in improving student achievement and learning. (3) SUMMER LEARNING GRANTS WEBSITE.—The Secretary shall make accessible, on the Department of Education website, information for parents and school personnel on successful programs and curricula, and best practices, for summer learning opportunities. (f) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.—There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section such sums as may be necessary for fiscal year 2008 and each of the 2 succeeding fiscal years. SEC. 6203. MATH SKILLS FOR SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS.

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(a) PURPOSES.—The purposes of this section are— (1) to provide assistance to State educational agencies and local educational agencies in implementing effective researchbased mathematics programs for students in secondary schools, including students with disabilities and students with limited English proficiency; (2) to improve instruction in mathematics for students in secondary school through the implementation of mathematics programs and the support of comprehensive mathematics initiatives that are based on the best available evidence of effectiveness; (3) to provide targeted help to low-income students who are struggling with mathematics and whose achievement is significantly below grade level; and (4) to provide in-service training for mathematics coaches who can assist secondary school teachers to utilize researchbased mathematics instruction to develop and improve students’ mathematical abilities and knowledge, and assist teachers in assessing and improving student academic achievement. (b) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: (1) ELIGIBLE LOCAL EDUCATIONAL AGENCY.—The term ‘‘eligible local educational agency’’ means a local educational agency that is eligible to receive funds, and that is receiving funds, under part A of title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6311 et seq.). (2) MATHEMATICS COACH.—The term ‘‘mathematics coach’’ means a certified or licensed teacher, with a demonstrated effectiveness in teaching mathematics to students with specialized needs in mathematics and improving student academic

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