SYSTEMIC REFORM OF MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE.

SEC. 241. SYSTEMIC REFORM OF MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE. (a) In General.— The Director, in consultation with the Secretary, is authorized to make awards to States or State educational agencies for projects that implement system-wide improvement in elementary or secondary school mathematics and science education. (b) Improvement Components.— Each project for which an award is made pursuant to subsection (a) shall include the following components: (1) increased student achievement in mathematics and science; (2) improvements in organizational structure and decision-making; (3) modifications in the provision and allocation of resources regarding mathematics and science instruction; (4) improvement in the recruitment, retention and continuing professional development of teachers and other educators who instruct mathematics and science; (5) improved mathematics and science curriculum content and learning goals; and (6) use of other Federal funds including funds provided for the Dwight D. Eisenhower Mathematics and Science Education Act. (c) Special Rule.— In making awards pursuant to subsection (a), the Director shall— (1) to the extent practicable, ensure an equitable geographic distribution of such awards; and (2) give priority to States or State educational agencies whose improvement plans place a strong emphasis on increasing the academic achievement of females and minority students in mathematics and science.