Provides grants to local educational agencies to reduce class sizes in early elementary grades.
The bill authorizes the Secretary of Education to award competitive grants to local educational agencies to reduce class sizes in kindergarten through third grade. Grant recipients must submit annual reports to the Secretary, who will then report to Congress. The bill prioritizes funding for local educational agencies serving the greatest number of students from low-income families. Grant funds must be used to reduce class sizes by recruiting and hiring teachers, providing professional development, and improving school facilities.
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