Local Education Empowerment Act

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Local Education Empowerment Act - Title I: Helping Disadvantaged Children Meet High Standards - Amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA) to extend through FY 2005, in an increased specified amount, the authorization of appropriations for programs under part A (Improving Basic Programs Operated by Local Educational Agencies) of title I (Helping Disadvantaged Children Meet High Standards). (Sec. 102) Revises a formula to determine whether a local educational agency (LEA) may use such part A funds for schoolwide programs (to upgrade the entire educational program in a school). Allows such schoolwide use of funds if: (1) the school serves an eligible school attendance area in which at least 35 percent (currently 50 percent) of the children are from low-income families; or (2) at least 35 percent (currently 50 percent) of the children enrolled in the school are from such families. Title II: Professional Development - Amends ESEA to revise title II (Dwight D. Eisenhower Professional Development Program) by replacing current provisions. (Sec. 201) Authorizes the Secretary of Education to provide title II grants to eligible LEAs to provide specified services. Requir…