20 U.S.C. § 6365
Section 6365 · External evaluation
Viewing 20 U.S.C. § 6365 as in effect on October 21, 1998. The text changed in 2 later editions (most recent January 8, 2002).
View current version →Each program assisted under this part shall—
(1) include the identification and recruitment of families most in need of services provided under this part, as indicated by a low level of income, a low level of adult literacy or English language proficiency of the eligible parent or parents, and other need-related indicators;
(2) include screening and preparation of parents, including teenage parents and children to enable such parents to participate fully in the activities and services provided under this part, including testing, referral to necessary counselling, other developmental and support services, and related services;
(3) be designed to accommodate the participants’ work schedule and other responsibilities, including the provision of support services, when such services are unavailable from other sources, necessary for participation in the activities assisted under this part, such as—
(A) scheduling and locating of services to allow joint participation by parents and children;
(B) child care for the period that parents are involved in the program provided under this part; and
(C) transportation for the purpose of enabling parents and their children to participate in programs authorized by this part;
(4) include high-quality, intensive instructional programs that promote adult literacy and empower parents to support the educational growth of their children, developmentally appropriate early childhood educational services, and preparation of children for success in regular school programs;
(5) include special training of staff, including child care staff, to develop the skills necessary to work with parents and young children in the full range of instructional services offered through this part;
(6) provide and monitor integrated instructional services to participating parents and children through home-based programs;
(7) operate on a year-round basis, including the provision of some program services, instructional or enrichment, during the summer months;
(8) be coordinated with—
(A) programs assisted under other parts of this subchapter and this chapter;
(B) any relevant programs under the Adult Education and Family Literacy Act [20 U.S.C. 9201 et seq.], the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act [20 U.S.C. 1400 et seq.], and the Job Training Partnership Act [29 U.S.C. 1501 et seq.] and title I of the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 [29 U.S.C. 2801 et seq.]; and
(C) the Head Start program, volunteer literacy programs, and other relevant programs;
(9) ensure that the programs will serve those families most in need of the activities and services provided by this part; and
(10) provide for an independent evaluation of the program.
Editorial notes U.S. Code · Office of the Law Revision Counsel
Amendment of Paragraph (8)(B)
Pub. L. 105–277, div. A, §101(f) [title VIII, §405(f)(13)(A), (g)(2)(B)], Oct. 21, 1998, 112 Stat. 2681–337, 2681–431, 2681–435, provided that, effective July 1, 2000, paragraph (8)(B) is amended by striking “the Job Training Partnership Act and”.
References in Text
The Adult Education and Family Literacy Act, referred to in par. (8)(B), is title II of Pub. L. 105–220, Aug. 7, 1998, 112 Stat. 1059, as amended, which is classified principally to subchapter I (§9201 et seq.) of chapter 73 of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 9201 of this title and Tables.
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, referred to in par. (8)(B), is title VI of Pub. L. 91–230, Apr. 13, 1970, 84 Stat. 175, as amended, which is classified generally to chapter 33 (§1400 et seq.) of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see section 1400 of this title and Tables.
The Job Training Partnership Act, referred to in par. (8)(B), is Pub. L. 97–300, Oct. 13, 1982, 96 Stat. 1322, as amended, which is classified generally to chapter 19 (§1501 et seq.) of Title 29, Labor. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 1501 of Title 29 and Tables.
The Workforce Investment Act of 1998, referred to in par. (8)(B), is Pub. L. 105–220, Aug. 7, 1998, 112 Stat. 936, as amended. Title I of the Act is classified principally to chapter 30 (§2801 et seq.) of Title 29, Labor. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 9201 of this title and Tables.
Amendments
1998—Par. (8)(B). Pub. L. 105–277, §101(f) [title VIII, §405(d)(18)(A)], substituted “the Job Training Partnership Act and title I of the Workforce Investment Act of 1998” for “the Job Training Partnership Act”.
Pub. L. 105–220 substituted “Adult Education and Family Literacy Act” for “Adult Education Act”.
1996—Par. (4). Pub. L. 104–134 inserted “, intensive” after “high-quality”.
Effective Date of 1998 Amendment
Amendment by section 101(f) [title VIII, §405(d)(18)(A)] of Pub. L. 105–277 effective Oct. 21, 1998, and amendment by section 101(f) [title VIII, §405(f)(13)(A)] of Pub. L. 105–277 effective July 1, 2000, see section 101(f) [title VIII, §405(g)(1), (2)(B)] of Pub. L. 105–277, set out as a note under section 3502 of Title 5, Government Organization and Employees.