article: SECTION 1. BASIC PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS. (a) Program Description.--Paragraph (2) of section 1011 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act is amended by inserting ``the training of teachers, librarians, counselors, and other instructional and pupil services personnel in gender-equitable education methods, techniques, and practices; the evaluation of the degree of gender equity in the programs and projects assisted under this chapter;'' after ``school year);''. (b) Innovative Projects.--Subsection (b) of section 1011 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 is amended-- (1) in paragraph (6), by striking ``and'' after the semicolon; (2) in paragraph 7, by striking the period and adding ``; and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(8) training of parents, teachers, and other instructional pupil services personnel regarding the impact of gender-role socialization on the educational needs of eligible children and the use of gender-equitable educational practices.''. SEC. 2. SCHOOLWIDE PROJECTS. Subsection (b) of section 1015 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1)-- (A) by redesignating subparagraphs (D) and (E) as (E) and (F), respectively; and (B) by inserting after subparagraph (C) the following: ``(D) describes the methods used to ensure gender- equitable instruction in programs supported under this part;''; and (2) in paragraph (4), by inserting ``including training in the impact of gender role socialization on learning and gender- equitable teaching practices'' after ``the plan''. SEC. 3. PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT. Paragraph (3) of section 1016(a) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 is amended by inserting ``, including training in the impact of gender-role socialization on learning and on gender- equitable teaching practices'' before the period. SEC. 4. PROGRAM IMPROVEMENT. Subsection (b) of section 1021 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 is amended-- (1) by redesignating paragraph (2) as paragraph (3); and (2) by inserting after paragraph (1) the following: ``(2) A local educational agency that demonstrates a substantial difference in the participation or achievement of students by sex shall include a description of planned efforts to implement gender equity training for chapter 1 personnel;''. SEC. 5. EVEN START USES OF FUNDS. Paragraph (4) of section 1054(b) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 is amended by inserting ``, including training on the impact of gender-role socialization on learning and gender- equitable education practices'' after ``programs''. SEC. 6. SECONDARY SCHOOL APPLICATIONS. Subsection (b) of section 1104 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act is amended-- (1) by redesignating paragraphs (10), (11), and (12) as paragraphs (11), (12), and (13), respectively; and (2) by inserting after paragraph (9) the following: ``(10) describe the methods used to ensure gender-equitable instruction in the programs supported under this part;''. SEC. 7. AWARD OF GRANTS. Subsection (a) of section 1105 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 is amended-- (1) in paragraph (3), by striking ``and'' after the semicolon; (2) in paragraph (4) by striking the period and adding ``; and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(5) demonstrate the greatest degree of effort to promote gender equity and to incorporate gender-equitable instruction into the program.''. SEC. 8. LOCAL TARGETED ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS. Subsection (b) of section 1531 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 is amended-- (1) by redesignating paragraphs (6) and (7) as paragraphs (7) and (8), respectively; and (2) by inserting after paragraph (5) the following: ``(6) programs designed to promote gender equity in education by eliminating gender bias in instruction and educational materials, identifying and analyzing gender inequities in education, and implementing and evaluating educational policies and practices designed to achieve gender equity, including training in gender-equitable instruction for teachers and other educational personnel and community education programs to enhance the leadership and academic skills of girls and young women;''. SEC. 9. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION PROGRAMS. Paragraph (1) of section 2006(b) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (D), by striking ``or'' after the semicolon; (2) in subparagraph (E), by striking the period and adding ``; and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(F) preservice, inservice, and retraining of teachers and other school personnel in gender-equitable instruction in mathematics and science.''. SEC. 10. NATIONAL PROGRAMS. Paragraph (3) of section 2012(e) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (D), by striking ``and'' after the semicolon; (2) in subparagraph (E), by striking the period and adding ``; and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(F) demonstrate a commitment to achieving gender equity both in access to the computer-use program and in the teaching practices used in the program.''. SEC. 11. WOMEN'S EDUCATIONAL EQUITY. (a) Application; Participation.--Paragraph (1) of section 4002(a) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (B)-- (A) by inserting ``the development and implementation of'' before ``model''; and (B) by inserting ``gender and'' after ``to provide''. (2) in subparagraph (D); (A) by inserting ``the development and implementation of'' before ``guidance''; and (B) by inserting ``career education programs and'' after ``including''. SEC. 12. GIFTED AND TALENTED CHILDREN. Subsection (b) of section 4104 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 is amended-- (1) by redesignating paragraphs (4) and (5) as (5) and (6), respectively; and (2) by inserting after paragraph (3) the following: ``(4) training of personnel involved in talented and gifted programs with respect to the impact of gender-role socialization on the educational needs of gifted and talented children and in gender-equitable education methods, techniques and practices;''. SEC. 13. SECRETARY'S FUND FOR INNOVATION IN EDUCATION. Subsection (b) of section 4604 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 is amended-- (1) by redesignating paragraphs (2) and (3) as (3) and (4), respectively; and (2) by inserting after paragraph (1) the following: ``(2) training programs for teachers and instructional personnel on the impact of gender-role socialization on computer learning styles and gender-equitable methods, techniques, and practices for computer-based instruction;''.
summary: Amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to establish gender equity requirements and training programs for teachers and other educational personnel (or parents) with respect to: (1) basic program requirements (under chapter 1 of title I for educationally disadvantaged children), innovative projects, schoolwide projects, parental involvement, and program improvement; (2) Even Start progam uses of funds; (3) secondary school programs (for basic skills improvement and dropout prevention and reentry) applications and award of grants; (4) local targeted assistance programs (under chapter 2 educational improvement partnership); (5) Eisenhower Mathematics and Science program school teacher training and national programs; (6) Women's Educational Equity personnel training and career education programs; (7) gifted and talented students personnel training; and (8) computer-based instruction personnel training under the Secretary's fund for innovation in education.