Developing and Advancing Innovative Learning Models

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Introduced on May 8, 2024 by Joseph Morelle

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Legislation Details

  • The legislation aims to create a grant program to support the development of innovative learning models.
  • The purposes of the Act include:
    • Supporting the development and expansion of innovative learning models.
    • Promoting the adoption of these models by states, local school districts, schools, and communities.
    • Ensuring research and data collection on innovative learning models.
  • Definitions provided in the Act include terms such as “Department,” “Director,” “evidence-based,” and “innovative learning model.”
  • The Act authorizes competitive grants for the development, research, and implementation of innovative learning models.
  • Grants are categorized into early-phase, mid-phase, and expansion grants based on the stage of development of the innovative learning models.
  • Eligible entities for grants include innovative learning model providers.
  • The Act outlines requirements for applications, peer review, and reporting for grant recipients.
  • A portion of the funding is reserved for technical assistance and dissemination of best practices.
  • The legislation also establishes a program for states and local educational agencies to adopt and expand innovative learning models, with specific allocations and requirements for state and local plans and activities.
  • States are required to reserve a significant portion of their allotment for subgrants to local educational agencies.
  • Local educational agencies must use their funds to develop and implement innovative learning models that address the learning needs of all students.
  • Annual reporting by state and local educational agencies and an independent evaluation of the program’s effectiveness are mandated.
  • The Act authorizes appropriations of $570,000,000 for fiscal years 2025 through 2034 for the development and research of innovative learning models and $180,000,000 for fiscal years 2026 through 2035 for the early adoption of innovative learning models by states and local educational agencies.

Last updated 8/17/2024