Subgrants to local educational agencies

(a) Local uses of funds Section 2103(b)(3) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6613(b)(3)) is amended— (1) in subparagraph (O), by striking; and and inserting a semicolon; (2) by redesignating subparagraph (P) as subparagraph (Q); and (3) by inserting after subparagraph (O) the following: (P) carrying out activities to increase pathways to obtain rigorous, high-quality teacher certification or licensure for individuals seeking to become teachers of the arts; and. (b) Professional development for arts teachers Section 2103 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6613) is further amended by inserting at the end the following: (c) Professional development for arts teachers In carrying out the programs and activities described under subsection (a), a local educational agency shall provide professional development for teachers of the arts, as appropriate, to fulfill the needs of such agency and the schools of such agency. (d) Professional development for integration of the arts In carrying out the programs and activities described under subsection (a), a local educational agency shall provide professional development for teachers to integrate the arts into their instruction in math, reading, English language arts, science, and other subjects that are part of a well-rounded education..