Title II, Part A

The purpose of Title II, Part A (SEC. 2001 [20 U.S.C. 6601] Purpose) is to provide grants to State educational agencies and subgrants to local educations for the following: 

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.