(a) Scope of evaluation Each State agency or local educational agency that conducts a program under subpart 1 or 2 of this part shall evaluate the program, disaggregating data on participation by gender, race, ethnicity, and age, not less than once every 3 years, to determine the programs impact on the ability of participants
(1) to maintain and improve educational achievement;
(2) to accrue
school credits that meet State requirements for grade promotion and secondary
school graduation;
(3) to make the transition to a regular program or other education program operated by a local educational agency;
(4) to complete secondary
school (or secondary
school equivalency requirements) and obtain employment after leaving the correctional facility or institution for neglected or delinquent children and youth; and
(5) as appropriate, to participate in postsecondary education and job training programs.
(d) Evaluation results Each State agency and local educational agency shall
(1) submit evaluation results to the State educational agency and the Secretary; and
(2) use the results of evaluations under this section to plan and improve subsequent programs for participating children and youth.
