20 U.S.C. § 1161i–6

Evaluations

(a) State evaluation

Each State receiving a grant under this part shall—

(1)

evaluate the activities that are assisted under this part in order to determine—

(A)

the effectiveness of the activities in achieving State goals;

(B)

the impact of a career lattice for individuals working in early childhood education programs;

(C)

the impact of the activities on licensing or regulating requirements for individuals in the field of early childhood development;

(D)

the impact of the activities, and the impact of the statewide plan described in section 1161i–4(a)(3) of this title , on the quality of education, professional development, and training related to early childhood education programs that are offered in the State;

(E)

the change in compensation and retention of individuals working in early childhood education programs within the State resulting from the activities; and

(F)

the impact of the activities on the demographic characteristics of individuals working in early childhood education programs; and

(2)

submit a report at the end of the grant period to the Secretary regarding the evaluation described in paragraph (1).

(b) Secretary’s evaluation

Not later than September 30, 2013 , the Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of Health and Human Services, shall prepare and submit to the authorizing committees an evaluation of the State reports submitted under subsection (a)(2).

( Pub. L. 89–329, title VIII, § 817 , as added Pub. L. 110–315, title VIII, § 801 , Aug. 14, 2008 , 122 Stat. 3401 .)