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This bill establishes an Educational Equity Challenge Grant program administered by the Department of Education. The program awards grants to eligible entities, such as local educational agencies, state educational agencies, and partnerships between nonprofit organizations and educational agencies, to address academic, social-emotional, mental, behavioral, and physical health needs of students associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. The bill requires that 75% of the grant funds be awarded to evidence-based proposals, and at least 20% of the funds be awarded to eligible entities serving student populations with 20% or more of school-age children living in low-income families. The bill also prioritizes applicants serving disproportionately higher percentages of high-need students and requires grantees to conduct independent evaluations and submit annual reports on the use of funds and their effects.

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