; and (IV) the improvement of the capacity of the mentees to create inclusive learning environments and measurably advance student learning among diverse learners. (10) Rural area The term rural area has the meaning given the term in section 343(a)(13)(A) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act ( 7 U.S.C. 1991(a)(13)(A) ). (11) Rural school district The term rural school district means a school district that serves one or more schools located in a rural area. (12) Secretary The term Secretary means the Secretary of Education. (13) STEM The term STEM means science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. (14) Teaching residency program The term teaching residency program has the meaning given the term in section 200 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1021 ), except that such term shall not include the requirement that the prospective teacher acquire a master’s degree prior to completion of the program, but instead shall earn a bachelor’s or a master’s degree prior to completion of the program. 4. Addressing Teacher Shortages Program (a) Addressing Teacher Shortages Program established (1) Grants authorized (A) In general From amounts made available to carry out this Act, the Secretary shall establish an Addressing Teacher Shortages Program, through which the Secretary shall award grants, on a competitive basis, to eligible entities to enable the eligible entities to carry out activities described in subsection (d) in continuous consultation with the schools served by the eligible entity. (B) Planning grants Notwithstanding subparagraph (A), the Secretary may use funds made available under this section, and not required for purposes of subsection (c)(2), to award, on a competitive basis, 1-year planning grants to eligible entities that have not received grants under subparagraph (A), to assist with the costs of preparing and submitting an application under subsection (b). (2) Duration A grant awarded under paragraph (1)(A)— (A) shall be for a period of at least 5 years