; and (B) that can provide the basis for improving academic instruction and lifelong learning. . 132. Commissioner for Education Research Section 132 ( 20 U.S.C. 9532 ) is amended by inserting scientifically valid before research and research management . 133. Duties Section 133 ( 20 U.S.C. 9533 ) is amended— (1) by redesignating subsections (b) and (c) as subsections (c) and (g), respectively; (2) by striking subsection (a) and inserting the following: (a) General duties The Research Commissioner shall— (1) maintain published peer-review standards and standards for the conduct and evaluation of all research and development carried out under the auspices of the Research Center, aligned with the principles of scientifically valid research and in accordance with this part; (2) propose to the Director a research plan in accordance with subsection (b), and implement the research plan approved as part of the Institute's plan under section 115A; (3) carry out specific, long-term research activities that are consistent with the priorities and mission of the Institute and the mission of the Research Center, and are approved by the Director; (4) support scientifically valid research that seeks to improve educational opportunities and outcomes at the individual, classroom, program, school, institutional, education system, or other relevant research level; (5) support the use of scientifically valid research within the Department and across the Federal Government; (6) ensure that research conducted under the direction of the Research Center— (A) supports the collaborative identification and development of research questions, designs, measurements, and methods among researchers, students, families, practitioners, education system leaders, and policymakers; (B) is relevant to improving education practice and policy; and (C) informs decision making by education system leaders and policymakers