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20 U.S.C. 6601: PurposeText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 20-EDUCATIONCHAPTER 70-STRENGTHENING AND IMPROVEMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS

§6601. Purpose

The purpose of this subchapter is to provide grants to State educational agencies and subgrants to local educational agencies to⁠—

(1)  increase student achievement consistent with the challenging State academic standards;

(2)  improve the quality and effectiveness of teachers, principals, and other school leaders;

(3)  increase the number of teachers, principals, and other school leaders who are effective in improving student academic achievement in schools; and

(4)  provide low-income and minority students greater access to effective teachers, principals, and other school leaders.

( Pub. L. 89–10, title II, § 2001 , as added Pub. L. 114–95, title II, § 2002 , Dec. 10, 2015 , 129 Stat. 1914 .)

Editorial Notes

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, § 5, title II, § 2002, Dec. 10, 2015, 129 Stat. 1806, 1913, effective Dec. 10, 2015, except with respect to certain noncompetitive programs and competitive programs.

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.

A prior section 2001 of Pub. L. 89–10 was classified to section 2981 of this title, prior to the general amendment of Pub. L. 89–10 by Pub. L. 103–382.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

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.