20 U.S.C. § 6601
Section 6601 · Purpose
Amended 1 time on record
The purpose of this subchapter is to provide grants to State educational agencies and subgrants to local educational agencies to—
increase student achievement consistent with the challenging State academic standards;
improve the quality and effectiveness of teachers, principals, and other school leaders;
increase the number of teachers, principals, and other school leaders who are effective in improving student academic achievement in schools; and
provide low-income and minority students greater access to effective teachers, principals, and other school leaders.
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Prior Provisions
A prior section 6601, Pub. L. 89–10, title II, § 2101, as added Pub. L. 107–110, title II, § 201, Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 1620, set forth purpose of part A of former subchapter II of this chapter, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 114–95, title II, § 2002, Dec. 10, 2015, 129 Stat. 1913.
Another prior section 6601, Pub. L. 89–10, title II, § 2001, as added Pub. L. 103–382, title I, § 101, Oct. 20, 1994, 108 Stat. 3612, set forth findings, prior to the general amendment of this subchapter by Pub. L. 107–110.
Effective Date
Section effective Dec. 10, 2015, except with respect to certain noncompetitive programs and competitive programs, see section 5 of Pub. L. 114–95, set out as an Effective Date of 2015 Amendment note under section 6301 of this title.