§ 1022. Purposes

The purposes of this part are to—

(1) improve student achievement;

(2) improve the quality of prospective and new teachers by improving the preparation of prospective teachers and enhancing professional development activities for new teachers;

(3) hold teacher preparation programs at institutions of higher education accountable for preparing highly qualified teachers; and

(4) recruit highly qualified individuals, including minorities and individuals from other occupations, into the teaching force.