What does Preamble of Strength in Diversity Act of 2025 do?

This bill is formally titled 'To establish the Strength in Diversity Program, and for other purposes.' The bill aims to establish the Strength in Diversity Program.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Strength in Diversity Act of 2025 do?

This bill is formally titled the Strength in Diversity Act of 2025.

What does PURPOSE. of Strength in Diversity Act of 2025 do?

This Act aims to support strategies addressing the effects of racial isolation or concentrated poverty. The Act focuses on increasing diversity, specifically racial and socioeconomic diversity, in covered schools. The strategies supported by this Act will undergo evaluation.

What does RESERVATION FOR NATIONAL AND STATE ACTIVITIES. of Strength in Diversity Act of 2025 do?

The Secretary can reserve up to 5 percent of funds available under section 9 for national activities of significance related to the Act. These national activities may include research, development, data collection, monitoring, technical assistance, evaluation, and dissemination. The Secretary can also reserve up to 10 percent of funds under section 9 for planning and implementation grants to State educational agencies under section 4. Best practices for grant recipients under section 4 and other experts in school diversity may be developed and maintained through the national activities.

What does GRANT PROGRAM AUTHORIZED. of Strength in Diversity Act of 2025 do?

This section authorizes a grant program for eligible entities to improve diversity and reduce racial or socioeconomic isolation in covered schools. The Secretary will award grants from funds made available under section 9, excluding those reserved under section 3. Grants can be either planning grants (for activities described in section 6(a)) or implementation grants (for activities described in section 6(b)). Grant applications will be evaluated based on application quality, the likelihood of improving student outcomes, and the potential for reducing isolation. Priority will be given to programs addressing racial isolation, those extending beyond one local educational agency, and those coordinating with housing and transportation agencies. Planning grants are limited to a maximum of 2 years, while implementation grants can last up to 3 years, with a possible 2-year extension based on demonstrated progress. Eligible entities are defined in section 5.

What does APPLICATIONS. of Strength in Diversity Act of 2025 do?

This section outlines the application requirements for entities seeking grants under section 4. Applications must include a description of the proposed program, detailing how it will improve student outcomes and increase diversity in covered schools. Applicants must describe how they will identify and define racial isolation and socioeconomic status if their program targets these areas. A plan for continuing the program after the grant period is required. Applicants must describe how they will assess, monitor, and evaluate the program's impact on student achievement, enrollment diversity, and teacher diversity. Robust parent and community engagement is required, including consultation with various stakeholders. Applicants must estimate the number of students to be served and potential expansion after the grant period. Applicants must assure cooperation with the Secretary in program evaluation and engagement in best practices. Applicants must consider the potential implications of grant activities on nearby schools. For implementation grants, applicants must describe how they will implement, replicate, or test strategies to increase diversity. Consortia of local educational agencies must specify a lead applicant and how funds will be divided. State educational agencies must demonstrate procedures to prevent redrawing school district lines that increase isolation and prioritize integrated school construction.

What does USES OF FUNDS. of Strength in Diversity Act of 2025 do?

This section outlines the permissible uses of funds provided through planning and implementation grants under section 4. Planning grant recipients must assess educational outcomes, facility capacity, transportation, and teacher diversity within their service area. Planning grants also support the development of family, student, and community engagement plans, and options for improving school diversity, including timelines and cost estimates. Implementation grant plans must include strategies to improve academic outcomes for all students, particularly students of color and low-income students, by increasing diversity. Implementation grants can be used for activities such as recruiting and training staff, investing in specialized programs, developing transportation plans, and creating equitable school assignment plans. Recipients of implementation grants must collect and analyze data for transparency and continuous improvement, and implement a rigorous evaluation method.

What does PERFORMANCE MEASURES. of Strength in Diversity Act of 2025 do?

This section requires the Secretary to establish performance measures for programs and activities funded through grants under section 4. These measures must track the progress of eligible entities in improving academic and developmental outcomes for specific subgroups. The measures should include indicators such as increasing school readiness, student achievement, high school graduation rates, and postsecondary readiness. Performance measures must also address improvements in mental health and social-emotional learning, as well as reducing school discipline rates. Additionally, the measures must track efforts to increase diversity and decrease racial or socioeconomic isolation in covered schools.

What does ANNUAL REPORTS. of Strength in Diversity Act of 2025 do?

Eligible entities receiving grants under section 4 are required to submit annual reports to the Secretary. These reports must include a description of efforts to increase racial and socioeconomic diversity. Reports must detail progress on performance measures outlined in section 7, supported by data. Entities must describe how they will continue to improve diversity and reduce racial or socioeconomic isolation in schools. If applicable, reports should include information on the progress of regional programs in reducing racial and socioeconomic isolation.

What does AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. of Strength in Diversity Act of 2025 do?

This section authorizes appropriations to carry out the Act. Funding is authorized for fiscal year 2025 and the five subsequent fiscal years.

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Strength in Diversity Act of 2025

Last updated: 5/23/2025 · Introduced: 5/23/2025

Author: Robert Scott (D-VA)

TL;DR (AI)

The Strength in Diversity Act of 2025 establishes a grant program to support strategies that address racial isolation and concentrated poverty in schools.
Eligible entities, including state and local educational agencies, can apply for planning or implementation grants to improve diversity and student outcomes.
Grant applications prioritize programs addressing racial isolation, extending beyond single school districts, and coordinating with housing and transportation agencies.
Funds awarded through the program can be used for activities like staff recruitment, specialized programs, transportation planning, and equitable school assignment.
The bill authorizes appropriations for fiscal year 2025 and the following five years to support the grant program and related national activities, such as research and technical assistance.

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