115 STAT. 1872 PUBLIC LAW lOT-llQ-^AN. 8, 2002 20 USC 7283e. Deadline. 20 USC 7283f. Deadline. "(2) for projects that will contribute significantly to directly improving teaching and learning practices in the local community; and "(3) for projects that will— "(A) provide for a comprehensive approach to enhancing gender equity in educational institutions and agencies; "(B) draw on a variety of resources, including the resources of local educational agencies, community-based organizations, institutions of higher education, and private organizations; "(C) implement a strategy with long-term impact that will continue as a central activity of the applicant after the grant under this subpart has terminated; "(D) address issues of national significance that can be duplicated; and "(E) address the educational needs of women and girls who suffer multiple or compound discrimination based on sex and on race, ethnic origin, disability, or age. "(c) SPECIAL RULE.— To the extent feasible, the Secretary shall ensure that grants awarded under this subpart for each fiscal year address— "(1) all levels of education, including preschool, elementary and secondary education, higher education, vocational education, and adult education; "(2) all regions of the United States; and "(3) urban, rural, and suburban educational institutions. "(d) COORDINATION. —Research activities supported under this subpart— "(1) shall be carried out in consultation with the Office of Educational Research and Improvement to ensure that such activities are coordinated with and enhance the research and development activities supported by the Office; and "(2) may include collaborative research activities which are jointly funded and carried out with the Office of Educational Research and Improvement. "(e) LIMITATION.— Nothing in this subpart shall be construed as prohibiting men and boys from participating in any programs or activities assisted with funds under this subpart. "SEC. 5616. REPORT. "Not later than January 1, 2006, the Secretary shall submit to the President and Congress a report on the status of educational equity for girls and women in the Nation. "SEC. 5617, ADMINISTRATION. "(a) EVALUATION AND DISSEMINATION. — Not later than January 1, 2005, the Secretary shall evaluate and disseminate materials and programs developed under this subpart and shall report to Congress regarding such evaluation materials and programs. "(b) PROGRAM OPERATIONS. —The Secretary shall ensure that the activities assisted under this subpart are administered within the Department by a person who has recognized professional qualifications and experience in the field of gender equity education.
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