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) t/a_ M~~ 61508 Federal Register / Vnl. 57, No. 248 / Thursday, December 24, 1992 / Rules and Regulations DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION 34 CFR Part 280 RIN: 1810-AA63 Maanet Schools Assistance Program AGENCY: Department of Education. ACTION: Final regulations. SUMMARY: The Secretary amends the regulations governing the Magnet Schools Assistance Program (MSAP). These amendments are needed to improve administration of the program and to enable the Secretary to select applications for funding .that best demonstrate promise of achieving the purposes of the program. EFFECTIVE DATE: These regulations take effect either 45 days after publication in the Federal Register or later if the Congress takes certain adjournments. If you want to know the effective date of these regulations, call or write the Department of Education contact person. A document announcing the effective date will be published in the Federal Register. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sylvia Wright, Chief, Magnet Schools and Desegregation Branch, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW., room 2059, Washington, DC 20202--6246. Deaf and hearing impaired individuals may call the Federal Dual Party Relay Service at 1- 800-877-8339 (in the Washington, DC 202 area code, telephone 708-9300) between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m., Eastern time. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: These amendments are based on the Department's experience in implementing the program over several years. These final regulations also complement the President's AMERICA 2000 strategy by requiring that, in order to receive MSAP assistance, local educational agencies (LEAs) demonstrate how well their proposed magnet schools will provide highquality educational programs in desegregated learning environments that are designed to improve significantly the academic and vocational skills of America's students. On August 12, 1992, the Secretary published a notice of proposed rulemalcing (NPRM) for this program in the Federal Register (57 FR 36324). As a result of public comments since publication of the NPRM, the Secretary has made the following revisions: Section 280.20 has been revised to clarify that, in determining the eligibility of an applicant's voluntary desegregation plan, an LEA will be asked to submit ad,iitional information only after the Secretary has reviewed the enrollment data and other materials the LEA has submitted with its application and determined that additional information is necessary to assist the Secretary in determining the eligibility of the LEA's plan. Section 280.32(d} has been revised to explain further the factors used to evaluate an applicant's need for assistance. Note: These final regulations do not solicit applications. A notice inviting applications under this competition is published in a separate notice in this issue of the Federal Register. Analysis of Commenlll and Changes regulations in this document do not require transmission of information that is being gathered by or is available from any other agency or authority of the United States. List of Subjects in 34 CFR Part 280 Civil rights, Desegregation, Education. Elementary and secondary education, Grant programs-education, Magnet schools, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements. (Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number 84.165A Magnet Schools Assistance Program) Dated: December 18, 1992. Lunar Alexander, Secretary of Education. The Secretary amends part 280 of title 34 of the Code of Federal Regulations as In response to the Secretary's invitation in the NPRM, six parties submitted comments on the proposed regulations. An analysis of the comments and of the changes in the regulations since publication of the NPRM is published as an appendix to these final regulations. - follows: Substantive issues are discussed under the section of the regulations to which they pertain. Technical and other minor changes-and suggested changes to sections of the regulations that were not discussed in the NPRM-are not addressed. Executive Order 12291 These regulations have been reviewed in accordance with Executive Order 12291. They are not classified as major because they do not meet the criteria for major regulations established in the order. Intergovernmental Review This program is subject to the requirements of Executive Order 12372 and the regulations in 34 CFR part 79. The objective of the Executive Order is to foster an intergovernmental partnership and a strengthened federalism by relying on processes developed by State and local governments for coordination and review of proposed Federal financial assistance. In accordance with the order, this document is intended to provide early notification of the Department's specific plans and actions for this program. Assessment of Educational Impact In the NPRM the Secretary requested comments on whether the proposed regulations would require transmission of information that is being gathered by or is available from any other agency or authority of the United States. Based on the response to the proposed rules and on its own review, the Department has determined that the PART 280-MAGNET SCHOOLS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM 1. The authority citation for Part 280 continues to read as follows: Authority: 20 U.S.C. 3021-3032, unless otherwise noted. 2. Section 280.2 is amended by redesignating the undesignated introductory text as paragraph (a), redesignating paragraphs (a) and (b) as paragraphs (1) and (2), respectively, and adding a. new paragraph (b) to read as follows: 280.2 Who la ellglble to apply for grant? (b) The Secretary approves a voluntary plan under paragraph (a)(2) of this section only ifhe determines that for each magnet school for which funding is sought- (1) The magnet school will reduce, eliminate, or prevent minority group isolation within the period of the grant award, either in the magnet school or in a feeder school, as appropriate
and (2) The establishment of the magnet school will not result in an increase of minority enrollment, at the magnet school or at any feeder school, above the districtwide percentage of minority group students in the LEA's schools at the grade levels served by that magnet school. (Authority: 20 U.S.C. 3022) 3. Section 280.4 is amended by _. designating "Minority group isolation" in paragraph (b) as a separate definition by italicizing the words "Minority group isolation" and adding a definition for "Feeder school" in alphabetical order to read as follows: F:" ont DUAL! TY COt it IEC T IIJl'I SEPV I CES PHONE No. 310 598 6773 Jan. 22 1993 8 :20AM P02 Federal Regfster / Vol. 57, No. Z48 I ThW'lday, Deoemher 24, 1992 / Rulea and Rogulatlont 6150! . l :,.. l I .I i I I l \ 1 I I 4 t 290 4 wnet de1\nttton1 1ppty lo thle p,9g1,m? Fe-,rlrr school mun~ 1 school from whic:h 5tudonts ue dr11wn to stl\lnd 1 mognel $c:liool. 4. Section 280.20 l1 amondnd by adding now puHgr11ph1 (f') (4) and (5), rod"~iRnAt!ng lhll cum1nt puRgroph lR) as puragroph (i), and adding now paregr~ph~ (g) and (h) to ~d as follows: I 2&c.?0 How doff OM -wiy for I gr1r,t'P (0 (41 For an LEA that tlffka assistance for existing m11gnet 1ehool,- (i) Enrollment number11 and percentegea, for minority and nonminority group students, for oach mego11\ school for which funding ls IIQUl("hl and each ftl8der school- (,._) For the tchool year prior 10 the Cffiltlon of each magn,t 11<
hool: (8) For the school year In which the applicatlon Is ubmllled : an,I (C) For each of the two scln>ol years ortha propoaad grant cycl11 (i.e., projl'cied enrollment flgunu)\ and (I i) Obtrlc:tw!de enrollment number, and porcont1111e for minority iiroup student in the l..E/\'s schools, for grade l11v1>la Involved In th11 appllcant's mr.net r.hool, {8 .g., K~, 7-0, 10-12}( M for the school year prior lo the CNM1Uon of each magnet school: (ti) For tha school ye.r In which the application le whmltted: and (C) F'or each or lhe two school year of the propo1&d g-rant cycle (I.e., pro)IIC11td enrollment ngui,,11). (r,J For ,n LEA thet 1eeks u,luanc. for new magnet achool,- (1) Enrollment numbor, and percenteges, ror minority and non minority group 1tudent1, for Heh rnei
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,ol for which funding I sou~ht and for nac:h (iieder Jr.hool- (t\) F'1ir tho i
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hool yo~r In which the appllaition ia suhmitted: and (JJ) For each or the two ,<ehi
,ol year, of the propo~tld grent cycle (I.e., pro jected enrollment ligures)
and (ii) Dislrictwide number1 and pereenteRet of minority group students In the l.l:A 'a achoola, for the l!ftld love!, Involved In the appllr..11nt '11 magnet IIChools (e .g., K~. 7-9, 1~12}- (A) For the school year In which th.a eppllcetlon II auhmllled: and (0) F'ot eaeh of Iha two school yea.,. oflhe propo11&d grant cycle (I.e., proloctod enrollment flgures) . (g) An applicant that does no\ have an p11roveddesogregallon plan, 1111d demonRlrates that it cannot provide some portion of th11 ln!ormallon r&q l111stRd under IlAl'egreph~ (0(4) end (:1) vf tl,is &Ccilon, may pi"Ovlde olhr inlurmntion (In llou orth,t portion of th'-' lnformetlon not p,ovldl'd In re~pome to par111tfRphi (1)(4) and(~) of thi~ ~1ctio11) to domon~trotu thnl the i
n>ntk1n or Op(lrallon of its propo,
ed mngnut ~chool would reduce, eliminate, or prev~nt 1nlnorl1y group l,olatiotl In the Applicant's ichool, end would not result In an lncre111Ul or minority '1uilont l~olallon at one of Ule 11ppllcant't schools above the dlstrlctwlde pnrr.rntni!B for minority 11t11d1mts at the 11Bme grade levels as thote served In th m11g11et Jcbool. (h) AIIIIT ~lewlng the lnformetlon providod ln reRpon!MI to pal'lgreph (0(4) or (5) of tnb tectlon, or u provided undor paragnph (g) of this Mctlon, the Secretary rney 1'9qUett o\hBt lnforrnatlon, If necetl48ry (e.g., d11mographlc det.e con011rning the 11t111nd11nr.o 11re11 In which the m11inat M".hools are or wtll be located), to dotormine whethor to appl'Ove an t.A' plan. !Approved by lht Office orM1n1sement and lhrl11nt uodor control 11urnber 181~$16) (Authority: 20 U.S.C. 3027) 5. Soctlon 280.31 ls 111vlsed to reed H follow1: 1,&0.31 wtiat ~ eritwt doff the Secretary uN? T1:te Seaetery usu the followlnlJ solectlon criteria In avaluallng eech apl1Hcetlo1\: . a) Plan of optrotlett. (2S point ) (1) The Secretl\l')' review, e.ach eppllc1tlon 10 detem,lne lha quality of the plan of operation for the pto)tlc1, (2) The Socnllery detcirmlnM the exlent lo which the applicant dnmon&tratea- (i) The efrect.lv11net1 or Its mn110Ram11nt plan lo ensuN proper and llffl i:l ont Admlnl1tnlion of 1h11 pro)A<:1: (ii) 1'11,. 11Hi>ctlvenc,$~ af IIA pion to atte ln ~por,iflc outcomes thnt- (A) Will eccompllsh the purpose, of 1h11 program
(DJ Arf! 1ttalnabl, within the project pflrlCld
(C) An, mett\1!'1lblo and quantlflsble: ancl (DJ For mulU-)'Mr projectJ, c.an be u,ed lo determine the proJIICt' ptogrM In m1111llng lh lntor,dad outcome : (IUJ The errectlvaneu or It, plan for ullllllns Ila N!&OUl'Cff and pertonnel to eclalnve tho obfectlvu or lha _projtoci, Including how well It utlllzn key porsonnul to complete tos.k and achlove lha ob}ocUvet or the project: (l't') How It will enture c,qual access 11nd l.nlatment for eligible project participants who havo bo(in tradltlonall
unrl11rr11p~nled In COUl'tff or artivllio~ oIT,mid &ft part of the m11g1111t 11d1uol. e.~ .. wom,
,n 11nd girl In mutliematics, ~lonco or technology coursc,A, nnrl dhabh+d Al,ud"nts
anrl (vi The AIToctlvenou or ii plftn to r11CTUlt 1tudenta from diffeN1nt 11ocial. oconomlc, othnlc, onrl m:iol bacltgrounde Into the mftgnet schook (b) Q1.1nlity of personnel. (10 point~) (1) Th Secr-etary t0vlew1 etr.h application lo detennlne the q11oliflc.Atlone or the pen:nnnel the appllr.ant plan lo URe on the projflct, (2) Tho Secffltary detAnnlnes the 11xtent to whlch- {I) The pmJect director (lf one 111 used) I, ~uallfied to msnage the project: (11) Other key par80nnel fll'II qualified to menage the proled: (Ill) Teechert who will provide Instruction In par1lc:lpating magnet tehool& are qualified to Implement the spBClel curriculum or the megnut 11Choola
end (iv) Tho epplicant, part orus nondlscrimlnetory emplo)'11'1frlll pl'tlctlr.es wlll 11nsure thet Its personnel an, selllcied for employm11nt without ~ard to ra~. rell11ion, col01, natlonBI origin, HX, age, ot dlublllty. (J) To detennlne J)flrtonnel quallncatlona the S:ratary con,lden1 experfenClll and training In fleld11 mlated to the ob)octlvet or the proftd, Including the by p!!nionnel'a knowledge of a.nd e~rl11n0t In turTiculum development and d11111gN111otlon ,tniteglH. (c) Quality of prof Pel derlgn. (35 points) (l) Th Sectelary revi- 111th 1pplieetlon to detmnln8 the quality or the proJect de.lgn, (2) The Secretary determinee the extent to whleh each m11gnet llchool for which fundlnK le 110ught will- (il f'oslor lntftl'K'tlon among iltudnnts of diffeMtnt ,()("Jal, economic, ethnic, Alld rftclnl background~ In cla~~mom actlv1tt1111, ntrecurrlr.ulu 1ctJvltle1, or other actlvitlo, In the magnet sr.hools (or, if 1ppropri1te, In the achoola In which tho megn11t school programs operate): (ill Addren the educallon1I Meda or th11 Rtudenls who will bo ontol111d In the mo~nol schools
(Iii) fJ1rry out a high quality educatlonlll ptognm th.i will substanllelly ,treniithen 11tud1n11J' k.nowledgo o! mathemallet, ldenCA, hltto,y, English, fo"'lgn lanRUt11t111, art, mu1h:, or vocttlon1I kill,: (Iv) f!nco\1111ge gn,otnr ptirtntll declAlonmnltlng and lnvolvemflnt: and (v) Improve the racla I bol11J101t or 1tudents In the rpllc.nnt' echoob by r11duclng, ellmlnetlng, or preventing r,, inorlty gmup tsolntic,n In II tchool~. i1510 Fedenl llegister I Vol. 57, No.. 2-ta I Tbmsd&.y. December 24, 19~ I Rllles and Jtegvla&na l d) Bud~I aod .resoun:es. ~ points) (i) Applications based on plans er assistnnet, is aooght affords promise of The Secretary re~ each-applicatioe: momfication.s-of plans with achieving the purposes of-this program to determip lhe adequacy 0. the implementation dates not mor& tlia as listed in 280.1. resources. and tle cost-effedivuness. of five, Jll&n bemre the- Ju.fr l that fi:JJJmn (2} h determining the degree to which the budget form. project, including- the de&dliM date fi:ir applicatiofts. (5 the magnet scbool affon:ls- promise of ( H The. adequacy ol lhe facHities lhat pohm} achieving the purposes stated in -280.1, the applicant plans to use
(ii) Applit
a&ns based on plans ~ the Secretary will evaluate the (2) The adequacy of the equipment. modifications. ol plans with likelihood that the applicant'& plaa t& and supplies that the applicant pl:a:nsto implementation~ moJ8. than- 5 yeus, achien desegmgaticm tlzmuglt the,use, o{ use
and but uot more. than 10 yeara-before tlw a mapat school prognm will ha (3) The adequacy and reasonabl-eness July 1 that follows the deadlina dat& for successful in nidaciD8, ellininating. or of the budget i>r the project ht relation applications. fl point's) pnventillfJ minarity gmup isolation in to the ob~ of tlHJ ject. liiH Applications based OD pbma or li&}lt of Its overall strategy. Factota the. (e)E-rtilttatiort plan.~ pcuts} Tl JllOdificati,w,a Qf plans with Secretary wiR consider include, out are- Secretaq determines the extent to implementation dates mo:a than 18 not limited to-which the evaluation plan for the! years bat not mare thane 15 yeanJ,ef&llle (i) The needs assessment conducted pni
ia- the ~J.y 1 lhat iellows the deadline da(8 by !he-~ ( 1) Indndes methods that ant- for applationa.. ,,. pomtJ) (ii) Toe sm, ,elec6on b eed1, -et approprime for the project
6i) ~~based m plans-as school
' --.,.- (2) Will determine-bow aua:essful the modifications= 'Wilk. (iii} n. special CUJ"Fk:\H1!1m sel'eded project is ht meet.Ing.Im iDteaded implementation' mom than U for eaca JINl!IMlldiool
amt outco-. inclndmg its goals for years belmr& Ila Jul.r i tfiat follows_ tt. (iv) ll appropriaw, it11upplica:nl's. past desegrepung ita atudant.s and dead.lme data m .,. ticatioas to points) performam ill ~lsrils ~a&. increasmgahldlllt achievamem
aad. (c) In-roln:ment'f1JIUllOl'ityg,r,up throoRlnse ob map sir:hooL (3) Includes methods that ara cbiJdre.1t. (5 pmnta). (0 Co//obomtive ti/forts. 15 points) The-objective and that will prodtte6'data that (1) The Secretary gives special Sea:etary detennins the ex11111Uo are quanrifiabut. consideration to tll8 proportion of which the protect tbrwbidi lll8istaJN:& (f} Commibnf?flt alHl capacity. (10 mi.norily ~"'P children iDYc>l-ved. I& the- is sought mvolvff ti- collabmati~ point&) (1} The-Seaeta,y ~-each approved~ pmt. efforts of institwmi. efbigtieir application '6 determin& whether 1b& (2) Toe Secretuy det.muJllll& ilia education, COIJHllunily-bMed applicant is likely to C&ftlif:we the percentage that represents a comparison o,ganizations, lh&appropriate-Stat'& , - magnet schoohwvities 1tft1tr.usistam:e ofthe-mnnberolminoritygroup educational agenq', or&Jt-, ether under iliia pen.is ROclengeu,wilable. children involved in the applicants organization. {:l.} The. Secretary delermme& the -.l ,l 4 ~~ft~n~...] L- extent to which lhe applicant- a~ov..., _.._ ..,..m lo u- (Apprmzed by !ha Office ofManaaemenf and (i) Is committed to ilia magnet schools number of minority group dilld- B'udget under control number 18to-ost6J project: 8Dd enrolled in the applicant's schools. (Authorify~ 20 u.s.c. 30281 (ii} Has identified other resou:cea \.o (3) The-Sec19tary awmv one- point for each 28 pescerlfage points-fhtt applicmt Appendix.-~ ef o.rmaeac. ..t caoctnitviintiuees .sw uhpepno rats fsoirs ttmhecme augnndeetrs iclihfso. o_l receives un d er paragrap h (c l ' }-6'thi Changes {2 111 s ln~nft "fable section. (Note:Thlsappendlx will not be codlfted program 1$ no ~t av8l (d} Need fortn8isttmce-. (15 points} ft) in the Code of l"edetaf ltegwationa.J (Appmred hy the Offiat of Mu.agemmi.t and Th& Secremy evaluates the applicant's ,. ' Budget under control nundm-Wo--0516} n88d for assistance-under this part, by I 2tlD.2. Vlllo llullgl..._ to apply b '.: ' (Aulllerifr-20U.S.C. 3021~3032} considering- grant? ' ,,, 6. Section 280.32 is revised to read. as (i) The costs of:fil11y implementing tbe Comment: On COIBffleRter suggested-". follows: magnet schools project as~ that urban~ be granted men,'.,,-.:. -- (ii) The reSfflln:etf ffl!l'labl& to the than two y~ ID show that a newly
- 280.3:l How lupaclal. conaideratlon applicant to etm"1 oot the proiecf if creatacl magnet pmsram hn reduaNI
, .. t- ~ glvert to appllc:a? funds under the- progR!IR> went not eliminaeed, Ill' prevented minorify group fa) How special consideration is gjven. f.vided
isolation. The cemmenter indicated rhit In addition to di& poiutaawmted under 'ii) The-9tentto-whidi the costs of . the two-yea,time frame f9 unreelistic:fe '. 280.31 , the-Secretary givesspecia} e pro
ect ~ tll&applicant's light ofthelienier!Jfhese districtsm'tlSt consideration to the facloa. lisfild i-R resources: and overcome to fflfflJC& PIICiaf isolation ancf - paragraphs (b} through (f) of this fiv)' The-dif&ltlty el effedi'l'efy suggested that a three- or funr--year timSc., ,_ section-. 1118 maxiRMHll number of carrying out the approved plan and thtt frame for.reporting progress or 1t ~ .. _- ' poinls aWIHded for each factor is s1ated project forwhicli assistanc& fs sought, grant period would be mont realistic.,
.,__ in parentheses. including consideration of how the Disc&ssian:Tbe Seaet&rJ belt -t:.i.
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~ lb) RecentAe:1&:of 1/te implementalion design of the magnet sdlool project- interpre(ed the Magnet Schools ~"X:
.-, of the approved desegregtrtum plan. (5 . e-.g., th& type-el p!Og1111ft pn,posed, the Asslstam::e Act (MSAAJ to require-&~~ G- points} -location of the-magnet adtool within thtt year limit on graBf BWIH"M under ' -- (1) TheSecretuy nvie.wseach LEA-fmpeds mtfm! applicant's aMlity program. See-20 U.S.C. 30:n. In ,
: application tndeta,mme.the.nicentneu to-!1Ua:85Sfttlly amyout thnppro-,ed addfflOII, theSecretary&eliffes1tc of the lmplemeat.ati:oa date of the plan. reasona1-te expecU&at witflin tl approved~ plan or (2) Th.e-appliantrecefves-\!l)!c>lS two-year grant periodm l.EACll'l't ~-- modificati-. of tile l)lan. poinls, depen<lmg on tk ~ of ifs dmnonstrate a positm, change~~ .:.,. (2) The SeaefaryGetNJRine& che. n88d for assistance
minority group isolation- in its
/ recentnsss. of ta plan 'h,- assi8Jlmg ea (e) ~ of acMe,,e,nenf. (t-5- points} as a r8S1!lt of !he implemenfatfon ~IF:? fi. application fo 0118 oftl'le- foltowintf (1) The~ defmnines tlle-eldent magnet school Thtt Secretary .,.~~' . r.ategories: to which !be ......:-. for wmch at .... _ di""-" that dJ ~ - rv,vv, apprea e8 URf Hn..-uny _ -~ - . .... Federal R.egister / Vol. 57, No. 248 / Thursday, December 24, 1992 / Rules and Regulations 61511 districts face in implementing voluntary desegregation plans and, accordingly, has not established numerical benchmarks to measure how well an LEA has performed under a MSAP grant. However, the Secretary seeks to award MSAP grants to those LEAs that best demonstrate promise of achieving the purposes of this program. Changes: None. Comment: One commenter suggested that the Secretary introduce some flexibility into the requirement that magnet schools not result in increases in minority enrollments in the magnet or feeder schools above the relevant districtwide average. The commenter suggested that a margin of five percent be permitted, because in many urban school districts the non-minority enrollment is very small and therefore districts struggle to enroll and maintain & critical mass of non-minority students in their schools. Thus, the movement of a single non-minority student may have a significant impact on the percentage of minority group students in a particular school. Discussion: Use ofan LEA's districtwide average as the standard for evaluating the effect of a magnet school on other schools in an LEA provides a school district with sufficient flexibility to tailor a desegregation plan to its needs so that the district can maximize its opportunities to promote desegregation. It also provides the Secretary with a standard that can be applied uniformly to all school districts when determining the eligibility of their voluntary desegregation plans, and that can be used as a reasonable gauge to measure if an applicant Is attempting to reduce, eliminate, or prevent minority group Isolation. Clianges: None. t 280.20 How does one apply for a grant? Comment: One commenter explained that neither the old regulations nor these revised regulations address the difficulty that districts with open enrollment plans bave, when see.king approval of a voluntary desegregation plan, in demonstrating the effect of the magnet school on surrounding schools, because the traditional concept of a "magnet feeder school" does not apply to these districts. The commenter suggested that districts with open enrollment plans be permitted to demonstrate the effectiveness of a magnet school by providing data on student assignment patterns for neighboring schools, that would have been applicable had the districts not had open emollment. Discussion: The Secretary believes that the regulations address this concern. Under, 280.20(g) of the regulations, an LEA that demonstrates that it cannot provide reliable data on magnet feeder schools may provide other information to the Secretary in support of its desegregation plan. This section provides an applicant flexibility in demonstrating the potential effectiveness of its magnet school if, because of the design of its desegregation plan, an applicant does not have data on feeder schools as required under 280.20(0. Therefore, districts with open enrollment plans may provide other information to demonstrate that creation or operation of their magnet schools complies with the eligibility requirements of this program. Changes: None. . Comment: One commenter suggested that 280.20(0(4)(iii) be clarified to indicate-(1) when the applicant would be required to submit "other information that the Secretary determines is necessary
" (2) whether the information would be required of all or only some applicants
and (3) whether the example provided is used for illustrative purposes only. If additional information will be required of all applicants, the commenter suggested that the regulations Indicate how applicants will be notified of the additional requirements. Discussion: The Secretary recognizes that there may be limited circumstances when an LEA may not be able to provide the information requested under 280.20(0(4) or (5) in the manner required by the regulations, or may not provide enough Information ~th its application to allow the Secretary to fairly evaluate its desegregation plan. The Secretary does not expect that every applicant will be asked to provide additional information In support of its desegregation plan. However, the Secretary wants to ensure that each applicant is given a full and fair opportunity to demonstrate its eligibility for this program. Therefore, if, after review of enrollment data provided with an application, or other information provided by an LEA to demonstrate its eligibility, the Secretary does not have sufficient information to approve a desegregation plan, the Secretary will request that an LEA provide additional information. Reference to providing the Secretary with demographic data to support a desegregation plan is included in this discussion for illustrative purposes only. Changes: The Secretary has deleted 280.20(0(4)(iii) and (S)(iii) and added a new section (h) to explain that, after reviewing the enrollment information provided with an LEA's application, or other information provided by the LEA under paragraph (g), the Secretary may request additional information necessary to evaluate the LEA's desegregation plan. Comment: One commenter suggested that the regulations indicate where in the application the applicant should provide desegregation plan data (e.g., enrollment numbers and percentages). Discussion: Instructions for submitting enrollment numbers and percentages, and any other information to support an application, will be provided in the application package. Changes: None. Comment: One commenter recommended that the regulations require applicants to submit in their application the data needed to ascertain their compliance with civil rights laws. The commenter expressed concern that some districts seeking MSAP funds maintain racially identifiable classes as a result of ability grouping and assign faculty and staff in a manner to identify ii$ schools for a particular race of students. Discussion: Under 280.20, an LEA must provide assurances of its compliance with civil rights laws in its application and upon request, must provide the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights with any information the Assistant Secretary finds is necessary to determine whether the assurances will be met. This provision of the regulations was not changed by the NPRM. Changes: None. 280.31 What Mlection criteria does the Secretary UN? Comment: One commenter objected to the proposed reduction of points for the quality of project personnel under 280.31(b), because it believes the success of each project depends on experienced key personnel who are knowledgeable about desegregation and magnet schools. Discussion: The Secretary agrees that a project must have qualified staff if it is to be successful and therefore has assigned significant points for this criterion. However, the Secretary has found that almost all applicants propose to use personnel who are qualified to conduct the project activities. In assigning the relative weights for the selection criteria, the Secretary determined that the criteria for project design and implementation, i.e., "quality of project design" and "plan of operation," provide a more meaningful indication of the likelihood of an applicant's success In meeting the purposes of the MSAP. Changes: None. 61512 Fe4eral ltegi,ter / Vol. 51, No. Z48 I n.msd2y, December %4, 1992 / Rules and ReBulations Comment: One commenter feh that the regulations soould address perceived deficienciea in !h progmm. Specifically, the commenter recommended that the regulations be amended to limit funding to only magnet schools that serv& the school's entire student population and that operat& throughout the regular school day, to allow expendituJeS oo}y for the operation of the magnet school, and to disallow expenditures for a yeM of planning. DiSC11ssion:Th.MSAA de6nesa magnet school as "a school or educational center that offen a special curriculum capable of attracting students of different racial backgrounds." The MSM does oot limit eligibility for MSAP funding to a magJ1et school that only involves an entin, student population and that onty opentes throughoot the.regular school day. However, under 280.ll[c), the Secretary evaluates how well an LEA's magnet school will assist an LEA to desegNgat& its schools. In this way, the Secn,taJ')' selects for awards tJiose applicants that best demonstrate promise of echieving the purpos& of the program. In addition, although the MSAA permits funds to be used for planning and promotional activities, planning activities 819 limited to no more thaR 10 pen:ent of a grant award in any given year. Changes
NODB. Comment: One com,-111..- felt that assigning paints Wider 280.31(c)(2)(iiil for a project's confonnanoa,with the President's AMERI~ 2000 strategy goes beyond the purpose of the law and therefore the existing regulations should not be changed. .DfSCTJsmm: Poin1t are- not assigned for a project's conformance with the President's AMERICA:2000 strategy. The selection factor evaluating thtt typ& of educational pn,gram that an LEA wm prrmde is based on the requirement in the MSAA that the magnet school pn:mde courses of instmcti{)n ro substmrtnrfty strengthen a student's knowfedge of academic subjects and marlcetabJe vocational sJciHs. The subjects that are identffi&d under-this factor a,e specifically induded in thi, MS.AA In desail>ing fh1I "Uses of funds." Chtmges. None. CommeJJt7-0ne ronH1'1e!JteF fek that the points assigned to "commitment and capacity" under 230.31 ff) sooutd be im:reesed, to mah con4hmetioo of projects after Federal fund.1'1g ends a stronger requirement. TM cOlmJl8Jder indicated that ifdl& magJl8t programs are reducing minority 8"l"'P' isol&tNJII and are improving academic achievemeat they shoold be cootinuad. The commenter notad that u11der the current point assignment, programs are sometimes decnasecl or eliminated after the Federal funding ends. Discuss:ioA: n. 5ecretary believes that the criterion "Commitment and capacity" has t-n assigned significant points relative to the other selection factors, to ensure that applicants Jor, MSAP funds will continutt magnet schools programs. Data from previoosly funded magnet IICOO<>Js granu confinn that mast MSAJ>.funded programs are continued after Fedellll funding ends. In addition, an applicant must demonstrate under other selection fitdors, e.g., "Collabonitive efforts," that U has sought other resources through which funds needed to contintte a project could be acquired. . . Changes: None. 280.32 Howlupacr.t can llferMlon given to appicanla? Comment:Two cmmmm1ers fall the 10 points awuded for ''-recmtness, of implementation of ~roYed desegregation phm" be retained. One comme11ts explained that reducing the points for this factor reduces th. advantage b newly desegregating districts that attempt to wiu puhlic acceptaoca of plans throogh th. use of new magnet schools. Another commenter- tel1 that districts that amtimraily revise desegn,geUon plans to adapt to changing cin:umstances and student needs shouM be rewanled. IAscussion:Tbe regulations contlmie to proYide am advantap to school districts that are implementing new or recently nmsed plans, bm reduce the relative Mrigbt of this special considenition factor. The Secrete?)' hM found that this criterion hH not resulted in 1t meeningft!l distinction among applicants since most 1tppliamts have received maximum points for it. For example, in the fiscal yeer 1991 g?Mlt competition, 85 percent of the appJicants received the maximum score-. Thi, alStricf's '1iesire to meet theeducational needs of its student's amf its desire to retain the support ofthecommmrlty mould bit sufficient incentmt fur implementing new plans or for ~ existing pfitM. Chan~: Hone,, Commfflt: Om, commenter said that n,duciug the pmits awarded b "involv~ of minority 1fOOP students"' front lrJ to S ,educes Ula competitiw ad1fllllt.age rw districts that are truly striving to meet the purpoS6'S of the-MSAP by tl'fldemking e,assiV9', drstrictwidG c:klsegfflglttion. Discr,SS(Jll: Tha pmnls for th1t proportion of minority group children involved in the applicant's desegregation plan was 111duced because most applicants }lava received the maximum points fm this criterioo and therefore it has not helped to detannine the Nllative lll8rit or applications. Also, the Secretary found that appli.ca:nts who had made progress in desegregating some schoola in their districts wore being penalized for their success. Tb. reduction in poirits for this criteri-On is intended to ensme that the weight given is rea90nably consistent with its value in determining the Ukely ~ of the applicant' plan to achieV& the pUJl)Ose oftheMSAP. Changes: None. Comment: One commenter stau,d that the lanS(U8ge oitae regulations under "need for uai:stance" is inmiequate to pnm!Dt wealthy diatricts from reaming ftm.ds while poor dismcts are left uniunded. Another mmmenwsoggest. ed that. the factors used to enluata an applicant's need for 8S$ist11Da be eoq,end&d to g,ive applicants further gaidance on what information should be provided to address this criterion fe.g~ how will the Secretary asseS& m applicant's ability to finance the pmjecl). The commenter also noted that dus aiterion now refers ollly to the difficulty of carrying out the project for which assistance is s>ught and not the diffic:ulty of carrying out the applicant's desegn,ptiilln plan and the project for which ~nee is~ Discu.ssion:"Need for assisuDC& i.s an iJRportaDl aitarion for fwiding under the MSAP md, ac.coniingly, is a rewitively heavily weighted factor. Th& Secretary agrees laat additional guidance ou the flCUl3 that the Secretary will consider in evaluating this criterion will assist BA app&am in demonstrating its need for MSistaRE:e and will provide the Secretary with information to bettM distinguish lffllong applicants seeking funding. Information provided in an application in respcmse to this criterioa may induda (l) a budget for ti.Illy implementing the magnet schools p,ojed or a nanative discussion of msts for fuUy implementing tbe project that includes a breakdown of aU of the resouices that will be needed to fund the. project
(2J a descri ptic,n of any special costs that, because of th. desii,, of the project. would be incaJnd in ~de, t~ implemnl the pn,jecl fully
and (3:) a description of why die appli.caol does not bava lllf&:ienl fun<k without assistanc. under tbis Pfll8RDl to fully implement die~- Changes: Tbi Secretary .-.s nrvisaci this section to explain farthsr the factms used lo-evaluece au appliC811C'~ need fi:>r assistance. n. Seaetuy wilt nalxiate Federal R.egmer / Vol. 57, No. 248 I Thwsday,-December 24, 1992 / Rules and Regulstions 11513 an applicant's-need for assistance based on how much it will cost the applicant to fully implement the magnet schools project proposed in the application and the resources available to the applicant to implement the project if funds under the MSAP were not provioed. The Secretary will also consider how the design of the project impacts on the applicant's ability to successfully implement the desegregation plan as proposed. Commffit: One commenter suggestac1 that if the Secretary wants to reduce the collective weight of the special consideration facton, the points assigned to "collaborative efforts" could be reduced because the commenter felt that this factor does not de11Brve equal weight with "quality of personnel" and "commitment and capacity," and does not merit more weight than "budget and resources." Discussion: The NPRM did not propose a change in the points uaigned for this criterion. Currently, five points are awarded under S 280.32(f) fur this criterion. Changes: None. (FR Doc. 92-31222 Piled 12-23-92
8:45 am) aUNGCOO!- II 61514 Federal Register / Vol. 57, No. 248 / Thursday, December 24, 1992 / Notices DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION [CFDA No.: 84.165A] Magnet Schools Asalatance Program
Notice Inviting Appllcatlona for New Awards for Aacal Year (FY) 1993 Purpose of Program: Provides grants to eligible local educational agencies to support magnet schools that are part of approved desegregation plans. Eligible Applicants: Local educational agencies. Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: February 19, 1993. Deadline for Intergovernmental Review: April 20, 1993. Applications Available: January 4, 1993. Available Funds: $107,532,800. Estimated Range of Awards: $200,000-$4,000,000. Estimated Average Size of Awards: $1,792,000. Estimated Number of Awards: 60. Note: The Department is not bound by any estimates in this notice. Project Period: Up to 24 months. Applicable Regulations: (a) The Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR) in 34 CFR parts 75, 77, 79, 80, 81, 82, 85 - and 86
and (b) the regulations in 34 CFR part 280 as amended. (Please note that amendments to 34 CFR parts 75 and 77 of EDGAR were published in the Federal Register on Wednesday, July 8, 1992, (57 FR 30328). Final regulations tt-. MM 19 amending 34 CFR part 280 are published in this issue of the Federal Register. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATlOH! Applicants must submit with their applications one of the following types of desegregation plans (1) a plan required by a court order
(2) a plan required by a State agency or official of competent jurisdiction
(3) a plan required by the Office for Qvil Rights (OCR), United States Department of Education (ED), under Title V1 of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title V1 plan)
or (4) a voluntary plan adopted by tl!e applicant. An applicant that submits a plan required by a court, State agency or official of competent jurisdiction, must obtain approval for any modification to the plan from the court, agency, or official that originally approved the plan. A previously approved desegregation plan that does not include the magnet school or program for which an applicant is now seeking assistance under this program must be modified to include the magnet school component, and the modification to the plan must be approved by a court, agency or official, as appropriate. An applicant should indicate in its application if it is seeking to modify its previously approved plan. However, all applicants must submit proof to ED to approval of all modifications to their plans by March 26, 1993. If an applicant submits a modification to a previously approved s ~ \ w J l &.-u..e.. ~@Mi&a~ Title V1 plan, the proposed modification will be reviewed by OCR for approval as part of this magnet schools application process. An applicant submitting a desegregation plan as described in 1, 2, or 3 above, must provide an assurance that the plan is being implemented as approved. An applicant submitting a voluntary plan or a modification to a Title V1 plan for approval by the Secretary must provide a copy of a school board resolution or other evidence of final official action adopting and implementing the plan, or agreeing to adopt and implement it if Magnet Schools Assistance Program funds are made available. FOR APPLICATIONS OR INFORMATION CONTACT: Steven L Brockhouse, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW., room 2059, Washington, DC 20202-6246. Telephone (202) 401- 0358. Deaf and hearing impaired individuals may call the Federal Dual Party Relay Service at 1-800-877-8339 (in the Washington, DC 202 area code, telephone 708-9300) between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m., Eastern time. Program Authority: 20 U.S.C. 3021-3032. Dat_ed: December 18, 1992. John T. MacDonald, Assistant Secretory, Elementary and Secondary Education. (FR Doc. 92-31223 Piled 12- 23-92
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12 / No!IC1!1 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION ICl'OA Mo.: M,16SAJ Mtgr-..t ~hool, AHl t n~ ProgrM
Nqtlce Inviting Appllcatton, for New Award for F1cal v .. r (FY) 1993 l'urposc r,f Prusrom: Prov Id~~ gr11nts to t1llRlhl11 loi:~l educ11llonal "W"'d'" lu ~ \pport rnogne! r.hool, Iha! ~ttt pai1 of e1lprovlld dosogregotlon plsn~. f.ll8ible llppliconts: Lor.RI Rrh1c-.11tlC1nal 11:endo,, Deadline for Transmittal of Applicntinns: Fnbrunry 19, 1993. ~nd/lne for Jnltrgo\'P.rnmrntal R!l1ew: J.ptil 20, 1993. Applications Available: January 4, 1!)93. Availab/11 Funds: $107,532.800. Estimated Range of A word,: $ 200 ,OOo-$4 ,000 ,000. Estimated ll~rage Siu of Awarth: si,192,000. Estim11ted Number of ,A.wordi
: 60. Noe: The Oqpartment l not bound by an)' er.llmalea In lh 11 notice. Project Period: Up to 24 months. Applicah/11 Regulations: (B) The Education Depertment Gonoral Adminlmat!vo Regulations (EDGAR) In 34 CF1t p11ru 75, 71, 79, RO, 8\, !12, 8!1 and 116
and (b) the N!lfl.llstlon, In 34 CFR part 280 11 amendod. (PleHe note that amendment to 34 CFR pattA 'r!I and ,, ,,, E'OCAR Wllll'II puhlleh n In the 1.deral Rlgl.ater on WP<!nead1y, July 6, HIM, (51 FR 30328), Final rogulollona amending H Cf'f< part Zf10 ere puhl i~hod In thl8 im1e ol tho Fedrl RP.r.iih,r. SUPPL[MCNTAAY INP:OAMAnotl! Appliconts mu11t gubmll with thftlr ~ppli<:11tions OM of the followlnR typt19 of do~oi,:re?,otlon plans (1 l I plan re9ult<1d by II co\lrt urdor: (2) a plan ro,,uirud by a ~!RIO eg!lncy ur o(lklftl or r.ompfftRnl jurl..Jir:11,.n: (3) e r,!11n r11quirod by the Offlce lot Civil Rights (OCI<), United States O(,partment of Ecluca1ion (F:D), undor Till11 VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title V1 plan)
or (4) a voluntary plBn ndupluJ Ly tl,11 nppllcent. An applicant that ubmltt1 a plan requirod by a court, State agency or orficial of c<lmpetent Juriadictlon, must obtain 11ppronl [or any modification tp
t~i:n from tlui couu agency, or lnat originally approved the ~Ian: A prevlou~ly approved ~fflRAtlon plan that does not Include 1h11 n1n14net school or progr,m for which an ftppllcant 11 now seeking u,lstance ~rnh1r thlLDrogr~: mu~rc=~'::"to mclude th& . .!Dftil tchoo nt, abrei d the mo~r!!
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!t!"ust agproved..lf I lleri n lficial ro rlete It 1pproved Tllio V1 plan, the pmpoM>d mi,tilnr.Allon wil1 l><l r-ovinw11d hy OCR for approvAI n~ porl of thi~ rtiegnM ~ch0ola application process. An 11ppll(
llol submitting ft dn~"8rosntlon plan n, dMc:ribod In 1, 2, or J abuv~, must pmvlJI! an a,sur~nr.n that thu plan ls b.ilng lmploniorilnrl A~ eppr0vod. Au HJ)pll<:,ml 1uhmilllnR ~ volonlary plAn n, 11 modlricMl(')n lo II Tltle Vl plan for approval by the Se('.retary rnuat provldo copy of a 11<:hool b<u\J'd re!ll'>lutlon or nlhor evidence of final official action 11doptlng and lmplenuu,tln~ th11 pl11n, or ogl'0(1!r1R to adopt end lmplament It ifM~gnot Schools A~slstance Program funds ere made available. ~ AJ>PUCAn()HS Of' INl'ORltlATION C~ACT: StllVen l... Brodhouse. U.S. Oclp111'1mt1nt ofEduca!lon, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW .. room 2059, We~hlng1on, DC Z0202...{1248. Tal(lphona (202) 40t- 03S8. Denf and hearin~ lmpelre<l tndlvlduals may call the Fllderal Dual Party Reley Service t 1-8()()-877-8339 (in the Wuhlng1on, DC 202 ares coda. telephone 708-9300) 1,etwoen II a.m. and 7 p.m., Eastern time. Pr-ovam A111horlty: 20 U.S.C. 3021 - 3032. 0~1.,d: l.'lecetmt- 18, 1002. John 't. MacDo11tld, llss/,t(lnl SIICT'f'fO,Y, BJlmontary 011d St1COt1dary td1.1001/ort , (Flt Doc. 03-31223 ,11..i U-2>--92: 8:0 am! '8LUHQ~~ ... ' ,, 1992 Guide to U.S. Department of Education Programs CONTENTS Introduction ii Glossary iii National Education Goals Offices: 1 Elementary and Secondary Education 14 Postsecondary Education 34 Educational Research and Improvement 44 Bilingual Education and Minority Languages Affairs 48 Vocational and Adult Education 63 Special Education and Rehabilitative Services 75 Regional Representatives 76 Index or Programs INTRODUCTION This annual guide provides, in compact form, information necessary to begin the process of applying for funding from individual federal education programs. How to use this guide In the alphabetical index on page 76 programs are listed by both popular name and by descriptive words. The number after each index entry is the number that appears before each program title, not the page number. The U.S. Office of Management and Budget (0MB) assigns most funded programs a number, shown in parentheses after each program title. The 0MB nwnbers are keyed to a more detailed description of each program in 0MB s current Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (see glossary). The numbers in parentheses following each program narrative description refer to the National Education Goals addressed by the program. The six National Education Goals are listed on page iii. Block grants The Augustus F. Hawkins-Robert T. Stafford Elementary and Secondary School Improvement Amendents of 1988 reauthorized and amended a number of elementary and secondary education programs, among them Chapter 1 and Chapter 2 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965. Chapter 1 gives states and local education agencies primary responsibility for conducting the largest federal program in suppon of education for the disadvantaged. Chapter 1 targets almost $5 billion to meet the special needs of disadvantaged children. Chapter 2 of Title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, as amended, is designed to fund promising educational programs that state and local sources can suppon after their effectiveness is demonstrated
to provide fllllds to purchase library and instructional materials
to meet the special educational n~ of at-risk and high cost students
to initiate and expand effective school programs
and to allow state education agencies and local education agencies to meet their educational needs and priorities for targeted assistance. State education agencies are responsible for administering Chapter 2, while local education agencies design and implement Chapter 1 programs. How to apply for funding . While the federal government administers and distributes most fllllds allocated by Congress, some programs call for both state and federal administration. Under several programs, states administer federal grants under federal guidelines. In these state grant programs, individuals and organizations must apply directly to state agencies, as indicated in the column beaded "Who May Apply." Under other programs, federal funds are distributed through grants or contracts directly to individuals, schools and school districts, libraries, museums, and organizations. Annollllcements of all competitions for federal grants are published in the Federal Register, and requests for proposals (RFPs) for all contract~ appear in the Commerce Business Daily (see glossary). Application information for federal grants or contracts can be obtained by contacting the administering office listed under the cohnnn beaded "Contact." Written inquiries should be addressed to (name of administering office), U.S. Department of Education, Washington, DC 20202, unless another address is given. Telephone numbers of all contact offices are in area code 202 llllless otherwise indicated. Participation of private school students Programs that require that eligible private elementary and secondary school students and teachers be provided with services comparable to those afforded public schools have an asterisk () before the program description. Under these programs, the public agency generally is required to consult with appropriate representatives of private schools. The precise requirements for serving these students are contained in the panicular program regulations. In certain cases, further reference to the Department of Education General Administrative Regulations may be necessary. Some programs also authorize the implementation of a bypass (see glossary) to provide services dir~tly to eligible private school students and teachers when a public agency has failed to do so. These programs are indicated by a dagger (t ) before the program description. For more information on the opportunities available for private school students, contact the Office of Private Education (202) 401-1365. --Compiled by Alyce Jackson Office of Public Affairs GLOSSARY Bypass: When a public education agency fails to provide services authorized by federal law, the Secretary of Education may withhold fimds from that agency and may contract with a third pany to provide such scivices directly. This procedure is referred to as "bypassing" the public education agency. Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA.): Published by the U.S. Office of Management and Budget (0MB) and updated with looseleaf additions, this catalog dcscn"bes all federal programs that distribute funds to states, organizations, and individuals. Toe numbers in parentheses after each program title in this guide correspond to 0MB numbers in the CFDA. For more details about any program listed in this guide, use its 0MB number to locate it in the CFDA. The CFDA is available in most major libraries or by subscription from the Superintendent of Documents, Government Printing Office, Washington. DC 20402, telephone (202) 783-3238. The domestic subscription price is $38 annually ($47.50 foreign), which includes periodic updated materials. Checks should be made payable to the Superintendent of Documents. VISA, MasterCard, CHOICE, and GPO deposit account orders accepted. Commerce Business Daily: A publication issued every weekday by the U.S. Department of Commerce listing all federal procurement invitations, including the Department of Education's requests for proposals (RFPs) for contracts. This publication is available in most major libraries or by subscription from the Superintendent of Documents, Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402, telephone (202) 783-3238. The domestic subscription price is $261 annually, by first-class priority mail or $208 annually by regular second-class mail (six-month subscription $130 by first-class pricxity mail, $104 by regular second-class mail
six-month foreign subscription $130 pl!JS airmail postage). Checks should be made payable to the Superintendent of Documents. VISA, MasterCard, CHOICE, and GPO deposit account orders accepted. Contract: An award of money to carry out a specific task for a government agency, as described in a request for proposal (RFP) published in the Commerce Business Daily. Contracts are awarded to bidders submitting proposals that best meet the requirements of the announced work, within a competitive budget range. Currently unfunded programs: Once Congress bas authorized legislation, funds must be appropriated in order for legislation to be carried out However, appropriations are not always forthcoming following .the passage of legislation, and previously authorized or funded prcgrams are sometimes dropped from annual appropriation acts. Some programs authorized by Congress are never funded
sometimes they are not refunded. In this Guide, the words "Currently unfunded" appear in parentheses under such programs. Federal Register: A publication issued every weekday by the National Archives and Records Administration listing all federal agency regulations and legal notices, including details of all federal grants competitions. Available in most major libraries and by subscription from the Superintendent of Documents, Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402, telephone (202) 783-3238. The domestic subscription price is $340 annually, by regular second-class mail ($916 for firstclass priority mail)
$170 for six months by regular second-class mail. Foreign subscriptions are $425 annually, $212.50 for six months. Checks should be made payable to the Superintendent of Documents. VISA, MasterCard, CHOICE, and GPO deposit account orders accepted. Grants: In direct grant or discretionary programs, awards are granted directly to those whose applications best meet the criteria for the work, as set out in the regulations of the federal agency published in the Federal Register. State formula grants or entitlement grants are made to the states in accordance with a formula based on the number of children or students to be served or on the amount of federal or state money available. In state-administered grants, the state itself is the grantee and may award grants to subgrantees on either a discretionary or formula basis. Local education agenc:y (LEA): An agency that exercises control over the public schools in a specific area within a state or territory, usually called a school district. Postsecondary school: Any public or private education institution of higher education beyond the secondary level, including two- and four-year colleges, technical schools, and universities. State education agency (SEA): An agency that oversees all public education within a state or territory, usually called a state department of education. 11 NATIONAL EDUCATION GOALS 1. Readiness for School By the year 2000, all children in America will start school ready to learn. 2. High School Completion By the year 2000, the high school graduation rate will increase to at least 90 percent 3. Student Achievement and Citizenship By the year 2000, American students will leave grades four, eight, and twelve having demonstrated competency in challenging subject matter including English, mathematics, science, history, and geography
and every school in America will ensure that all students learn to use their minds well, so they may be prepared for responsible citizenship, further learning. and productive employment in our modem economy. 4. Science and Mathematics By the year 2000, U.S. students will be first in the world in science and mathematics achievement. 5. Adult Uuracy and Lifelong Learning By the year 2000, every adult American will be literate and will possess the knowledge and skills necessary to compete in a global economy and exercise the rights and responsibilities of citizenship. 6. Safe, Disciplined, and Drug-free Schools By the year 2000, every school in America will be free of drugs and violence and will offer a disciplined environment conducive to learning. iii Office of Elementary and Secondary Education COMPENSATORY EDUCATION PROGRAMS PROGRAM WHO MAY APPLY t 1. Education for the Disad- Local education agencies (must vantaged-Grants to Local apply to state education agencies). Educational Agencies (84.010). Formula grants. Provides assistance to improve the educational opportunities of educationally deprived elemen-tary and secondary students who reside in low-income areas by helping those children succeed in the regular program, attain grade-level proficiency, and improve achievement in basic and more advanced skills. National Education Goals: 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 2. Education for the Disadvan- Local education agencies (must taged-Capital Expenses apply to state education agencies). (84.216). Provides payments Formula grants to states
discretionary for capital expenses incurred as grants to local agencies. a result of implementing alternative delivery systems to provide Chapter 1 instructional services to eligible private school children in compliance with the requirements of Aquilar v. Felton. 3 . Even Start Family Literacy Local education agencies applying in Programs-Grants to Local collaboration with community-based Education Agencies, Commu organizations, public agencies, nity-Based Organizations, institutions of higher education, or and Other Nonprofit Organi- other nonprofit organizations
commu-zations (84.213). Improves the nity-based organizations or other education opportunities of nonprofit organizations applying in children in low-income areas collaboration with local education by integrating early childhood agencies (must apply to state education education and adult education agencies). Insular areas receive for parents into a unified formula grants. Indian tribes and tribal program. National Education organizations apply to U.S. Depart- Goals: 1, 3 and 5 ment of Education directly. Discre-tionary grants. *Elementary and secondary private school students and/or teachers entitled to services. tBypass available. CONTACT Compensatory Education Programs, 401-1682 Compensatory Education Programs, 401-1682 Compensatory Education Programs, 401-1692 Office or Elementary and Secondary Education COMPENSATORY EDUCATION PROGRAMS-Continued t PROGRAM 4. Neglected and Delinquent Chllclren (84.013). Improves the educatioo of children up to age 21 in state-operated or supported schools for neglected or delinquent children
adult cmectional facilities and cooununity day programs for neglected or delinquent children by providing supplementary education services to meet the special needs of these children. National Education Goals: 2, 3 and 5 5. Education for the Disadvan-taged- State Administntion (84.012). Provides for the administration of Chapter 1 programs. National Education Goals: 1, 2, 3 and 5 6. Education for the Disadvan taged-State Program Im provement Grants (84.218). Provides funds to state eduai-tion agencies for direct education services in schools implementing Chapter 1 pro-gram improvement plans. 7. Follow Through (84.014) . Provides comprehensive services to children from lowincome families, who are in kindergarten and primary grades and who have had Head Stan or a similar quality preschoolexperience,and provides resources to develop effective practices for educating such children. National Education Goals: 2 and 3 WHO MAY APPLY State agencies providing free public education for children in institutioos for neglected or delinquent children, adult oorrectional facilities and for children attending community day programs foc neglected or delinquent children(must apply to state education agencies). Formula grants. State education agencies. Formula grants. State education agencies. Formula grants. Local education agencies (may apply to state education agen-cies). Local education agencies or other public and nonprofit private agencies, organizations, and institutions. Discretionary grants. *Elementary and secondary pivale school students and/or teac:bers entitled to~- 1B~ available CONTACT Compensatory Education Programs, 401-2699 Compensatory Education Programs, 401-1682 Compensatory Education Programs, 401-1682 Compensatory Education Programs, 401-1692 Office or Elementary and Secondary Educadaa SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMS PROGRAM 8. Education for Homeless Children and Youth-State Programs (84,196). Provides assistance to establish an office in eacb state to coordinate education for homeless children and youth and to provide services to children in local education agencies. National Education Goals: 1, 2, 3,4 and 5 t 9. Federal, State, and Local Partnership for Educational Improvement., (Chapter 2 ) (84.151). Assists state and local education agencies in improving quality and promoting innovation in elementary and secondary education. 10. Law-Related Education Program (83,123). Suppons projects in state and local education agencies and educates the public about the American legal system and the principles on which it is based so that students and adults may become well-informed and effective citizens. National Education Goals: 3 and 6 11. Arts In Education Program (84.084). Stimulates the integration of the arts into the education system by bringing together school and community an resources. National Education Goal: 3 WHO MAY APPLY State education agencies and local education agencies (must apply to state education agencies). State education agencies and local education agencies (must apply to state education agencies). Formula grants. State and local education agencies
institutions of higher education
public and nonprofit private agencies, organizations or institutions. Discretionary grants. Very Special Arts, John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Washington, D.C. *Elementary and secondary private school students and/or teachers entitled to services. tBypass available CONTACT Compensatory Education Programs, 401-1692 School Effectiveness Division, 401-1333 E.quity and Educational Excellence Division, 401-1342 E.quity and Educational Excellence Division, 401-1342 3 Offlce of Elementary 1111d Secondary EduaUon SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMS-Continued PROGRAM WHO MAY APPLY CONTACT 12. Drug-Free Schools and Com- State education agencies
Governor's
Division of Drug-Free Schools and munities-State and Local and local or intermediate education Communities, 401-1599 Progra~ (84.186). Provides agencies or consortia (must apply to assistance to states for grants state education agency). Formula to establish, operate, and grants. Local education agencies and improve local pograms of drug other public entities and private abuse prevention, early inter- nonprofit entities (must apply to vention, rehabilitation referral, Governor's office). and education in elementary and secondary schools. Also provides assistance to states for services to high-risk youth and for develop-ment, training, technical assis-tance, and coordination activities. National Education Goal: 6 13. Drug-Free Schools and Com- Public or private organii.ations, Division of Drug-Free Schools and munlties-Regional Centers institutions, agencies, or individuals. Communities, 401-1599 Program (84.188). Establishes five regional centers to provide training and technical assistance to develop and strengthen drug and alcohol abuse education and prevention
and to evaluate and disseminate information. National Education Goal: 6 14. Drug-Free Schools and Com- Any organi:zation primarily serving Division of Drug-Free Schools and munlties--Hawalian Natives and representing Hawaiian Natives Communities, 401-1599 Program (84.199). Provides that is recognized by the Governor assistance to organi:zations that of Hawaii. primarily serve and represent Hawaiian natives for drug and alcohol abuse education and prevention programs. National Education Goal: 6 4 Office of Elementary and Secondary Education SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMS-Continued PROGRAM 15. Drug-Free Schools and Communities-- Demonstration Grants to Institutions of Higher Education (84.184A). Awards grants for model demonstration programs coordinated with local elementary and secondary schools for the development and implementation of quality drug and alcohol abuse education and prevention projects that demonstrate the practical application of the findings of educational research and evaluation and the integration of that research into drug and alcohol abuse education and prevention programs. National Education Goal: 6 16. Drug-Free Schools and Communities-Federal Activities Grants Program (84.184B). Awards grants to support drug and alcohol abuse education and prevention activities. National Education Goal: 6 17. Drug-Free Schools and Communities-School Personnel Training Program (84.207A). Awards grants to establish, expand, or enhance programs and activities for the training of elementary and secondary school teachers, administrators, and other school personnel concerning drug and alcohol abuse education and prevention. National Education Goal: 6 WHO MAY APPLY Institutions of higher education. Discretionary grants. State and local education agencies
institutions of higher education
and other nonprofit agencies, organizations and institutions. Discretionary grants. State education agencies
local education agencies
institutions of higher education
or a consortia of those agencies or instutions. Discretionary grants. CONTACT Division of Drug-Free Schools and Communities, 401-1258 Division of Drug-Free Schools and Communities, 401-1258 Division of Drug-Free Schools and Communities, 401-1258 5 Office or Elementary and Secondary Education SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMS-Continued PROGRAM 18. Drug-Free Schools and Communities-Emergency Grants (84.233A). Awards grants to combat drug and alcohol abuse by students. National Education Goal: 6 19. Drug-Free Schools and Communlties--Counselor Training Grants Program (84.l41A). Awards grants to establish, expand, or enhance proi
rams and activities for the training of counselors, social workers, psychologists, or nurses who are providing or will provide drug abuse prevention, counseling, or referral services in elementary and secondary schools. National Education Goal: 6 20. Training Program for Educators- Innovative Alcohol Abuse Education Programs (84.238). Awards grants to train educators on problems associated with alcoholism in the family. National Education Goal: 6 21. General Assistance for the Virgin Islands. Provides general assistance to improv.:: public education in the Virgin Islands. National Education Goals: 1, 2, 4, 5 and 6 22. Inexpensive Book Distribution Program. SupportS the distribution of inexpensive books to students age 3 through high school to provide motivation for learning to read. National Education Goals: 1 and 5 WHO MAY APPLY Local education agencies. Discretionary grants. State education agencies
local education agencies
institutions of higher education
and consortia of those agencies or institutions. Grants may also be awarded to private nonprofit agencies that have an agreement with a local education agency to provide training in drug abuse counseling for individuals who will provide counseling in the schools of that local education agency. Discretionary grants. State education agencies
local education agencies
institutions of higher education
and public or private organization agencies, and institutions. Discretionary grants. Note: Only noncompeting continuation grants will be funded in FY 1992. Government of the Virgin Islands. Reading is Fundamental, Inc. *Elementary and secondary private school students and/or teachers entitled to services. 6 CONTACT Division of Drug-Free Schools and Communities, 401-1258 Division of Drug-Free Schools and Communities, 401-1258 Division of Drug-Free Schools and Communities, 401-1258 School Effectiveness Division, 401-1333 F.quity and Educational Excellence Division, 401-1342 Office of Elementary and Secondary Education SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMS-Continued PROGRAM 23. Ellender Fellowships (84.148). Assists the Close-Up Foundation of Washington, D.C., in promoting knowledge and understanding of the federal government to secondary school students and their teachers, and to older Americans and recent immigrants. (Closing dates vary with geographic location.) National Education Goals: 3 and 5 24. Consolidated Grants Applications for Insular Areas. Permits an insular area to consolidate two or more programs under one application to provide simplified reporting procedures and flexibility in allocating the funds to meet educational needs. 25. Desegregation AssistanceCivil Rights Training and Advisory Services (84.004). Provides technical assistance, training, and advisory services to school districts in the preparation, adoption, and implementation of desegregation plans and of effective methods of coping with the special education problems caused by the desegregation of school districts based on race, sex, and national origin. Assistance is provided by state education agencies and regional desegregation assistance centers. National Educastion Goals: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 WHO MAY APPLY Economically disadvantaged secondary school students
secondary school teachers
economically disadvantaged older Americans
and recent immigrants. American Samoa
Virgin Islands
Guam
the Republic of Palau
and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. State education agencies
public agencies and private nonprofit organizations. Discretionary grants. CONTACT Close-Up Foundation, 1235 Jefferson Davis Hwy., Suite 1500, Arlington, VA 22202, (703) 892-5400 School Effectiveness Division, 401-1334 Equity and Educational Excellence Division, 401-0358 7 Office or Elementary and Secondary Education SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMS-Continued PROGRAM WHO MAY APPLY CONTACT 26. Women's Educational Equity Public agencies
private nonprofit Equity and Educational Excellence Act Program (84.083). organizations
and individuals. Division, 401-1342 Promotes educational equity Discretionary grants. for women and girls through development and dissemination of model educational programs and materials. National Education Goal: 2 27. Dwight D. Eisenhower State education agencies and state School Effectiveness Division, Mathematics and Science agencies for higher education. 401-0841 Education Program (84.164). Improves the skills of teachers and quality of instruction in mathematics and science and increases the access of all students to this instruction. National Education Goals: 3and4 28. Magnet Schools Assistance Local education agencies. Equity and Educational Excellence Program (84.165). Assists Division, 401-0358 eligible local education agencies in planning, establishing, and operating magnet schools that are part of an approved desegregation plan. National Education Goals: l,2,3and4 29. Christa McAuliffe Fellowship Public and private school teachers Equity and Educational Excellence Program (84.190). Provides apply to their state. Division, 401-1342 fellowships for outstanding teachers to engage in activities to improve their knowledge and skills and the education of their students. National Educsation Goals: 1, 2, 3 4, 5 and 6 8 Office or Elementary and Secondary Education SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMS-Continued PROGRAM WHO MAY APPLY CONTACT 30. Native Hawaiian Gined and University of Hawaii at Hilo. Equity and Educational Excellence Talented Demomtration Division, 401-1342 Program (84.210). Provides financial assistance to the University of Hawaii at Hilo (1) to establish a Native Hawaiian Gifted and Talented Center at the University of Hawaii at Hilo
and (2) to develop a series of demonstration projects for gifted and talented elementary and secondary school students, including identification of special needs, conduct of educational services, research, evaluation, and dissemination. 31. Native Hawaiian Model University of Hawaii
Kamehameha Equity and Educational Excellence Curriculum Implementation Schools
and Hawaii State Education Division, 401-1342 (84.208). Provides financial Agency. assistance to implement, in public school.$, a curriculum developed by the Kamehameha schools. National Education Goals: 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 32. Native Hawaiian Family- Native Hawaiian organizations. Equity and Educational Excellence Based Education Centers Division, 401-1342 (84.209). Provides financial assistance to operate 11 family-based education centers for native Hawaiian children. National Education Goal: 33. School Dropout Demonstra- Local education agencies
commu- Equity and Educational Excellence lion Assistance Program nity-based organizations
and educa- Division, 401-1342 (84.201). Provides financial tional partnerships. assistance to demonstrate effective programs to reduce the number of children who do not complete their elementary and secondary education. National Education Goal: 2 9 Office or Elementary and Secondary Education PROGRAM 34. Foreign Languages Assistance Program (84.249). Provides financial assistance to states, on a matching basis, to improve the quantity and quality of instruction at the elementary and secondary levels in foreign languages that are identified by the Secretary as critical to the economic and security interests of the United States. IMPACT AID PROGRAMS WHO MAY APPLY State education agencies. 35. School Assistance in Feder- Local education agencies. ally Affected Areas- Comtruction, Impact Aid (84.040). Provides assistance for the construction of urgently needed minimum school facilities in school districts that have bad substantial increases in school membership as a . result of new or increased federal activities
that serve children residing on Indian lands
or that are substantially comprised of federal property. National Education Goals: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 36. School Assistance in Federally Local education agencies. Affected Areas-Maintenance and Operatiom, Impact AiJ (84.041). Provides fmancial assistance to local education agencies where the tax base of a school district is reduced through the federal acquisition of real property
or where a local education agency provides education for children who reside on or whose parents are employed on federal property, including Indian lands, or who are on active duty in the unifonned services. CONTACT School Effectiveness Division, 401-1062 Division of Program Operations, 401..()()43 Division of School Assistance, 401-3637 or 401-2651 Office of Elementary and Secondary Education INDIAN EDUCATION PROGRAMS PROGRAM WHO MAY APPLY CONTACT 37. Indian Education-Adult Indian tribes, Indian organizations, Office of Indian Education, 401-1943 Education (84.062). Provides and Indian institutions. financial assistance, on a discretionary basis, for educa-tional services projects to improve educational opportuni-ties for Indian adults. National Education Goal: 5 38. Indian Educatioi-Formula Local education agencies
tribal Office of Indian Education, 401-1907 Grants to Local Educational schools
and schools operated by the Agencies and Tribal Schools U.S. Department of the Interior, (84.060). Provides financial Bureau oflndian Affairs. assistance for elementary and secondary school projects meeting the special educational and culturally- related academic needs of Indian children. 39. Indian Education-Fellow- Individuals who are "Indian" as Office of Indian Education, 401-1916 ships for Indian Students defined under the authorizing statute (84.087). Provides assistance, and regulation. on a discretionary basis, for Indian students to pursue post-baccalaureate degrees in medicine, clinical psychology, psychology, law, education, and related fields
or postbaccalaureate or undergradu-ate degrees in engineering, business administration, natural resources, and related fields. 40. Indian Education-Grants Indian tribes
Indian organizations
or Office oflndian Education, 401-1943 to Indian-Controlled Schools local education agencies in existence (84.072). Provides assistance, no more than three years, and which on a discretionary basis, to operate a school for Indian children support enrichment projects to that is located on or geographically meet the special educational near one or more reservations. The and culturally- related academic requirement that a school be on or needs of Indian children in local near a reservation does not apply to education agencies estab- any school serving Indian children in lished no more than three years Alaska, California, or Oklahoma. and in Indian-controlled elementary and secondary schools. 11 Office or Elementary and Secondary Education INDIAN EDUCATION PROGRAMS-Continued PROGRAM 41. Indian Education-Special Programs and Projects (84.061). Provides assistance on a discretionary basis for planning, pilot, and demonstl'a tion projects and educational services for Indian children. This program also supports educational personnel development (EPD) programs preparing persons to serve, improve the qualifications of persons serving or provide in-service training to persons serving Indian students as educational personnel or ancillary educational personnel. National Education Goals: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and6 WHO MAY APPLY Planning, Pilot, and Demonstration Projects. SEAs
LEAs
and Indian tribes, Indian organizations, Indian institutions, and federally supponed elementary and secondary schools for Indian children. Education Services Projects. SEAs
LEAs
and Indian tribes, Indian organizations, Indian institutions, and for certain projects, consortia of Indian organizations, LEAs, and instutiond of higher education. EPD Section S32l(d). Institutions of higher education, and LEAs and SEAs in combination with institutions of higher education. EPD Section S322. Institutions of higher education
Indian tribes
and organizations. MIGRANT EDUCATION PROGRAMS PROGRAM 42. Migrant Education-College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP) (84.149). Provides special academic and suppon services to migrant and seasonal farm workers or their chiidren who are enrolled in college or university to enable them to eoo1plete their freshman year. National Education Goals: 2, 3 and 5 WHO MAY APPLY Institutions of higher education or other public or nonprofit private agencies in cooperation with an institution of higher education. . Discretionary grants. *Elementary and secondary private school students and/or teachers entitled to services. 12 CONTACT Office of Indian Education, 401-1943 CONTACT Office of Migrant Education, 401-0740 Office of Elementary and Secondary Education MIGRANT EDUCATION PROGRAMS-Continued PROGRAM WHO MAY APPLY CONTACT 43. Migrant Education-Coordl- State education agencies. Discretion- Office of Migrant E.ducation, nation (84.144). Improves ary grants and contracts. 401-0742 interstate and intrastate coordi-nation of Migrant E.ducation program activities. National Education Goal: 1 44. Migrant Education-High Institutions of higher education or Office of Migrant E.ducation, School Equlvalency Program other public or nonprofit private 401-0740 (HEP) (84.141). Provides agencies in cooperation with an academic and supporting institution of higher education. services to enable migrant and Discretionary grants. seasonal farmworkers or their children age 17 or older who have dropped out of high school to obtain a high school diploma or its equivalent and subsequent employment or further education at a postsecondary school. National Education Goals: 2, 3 and 4 45. Migrant Education-State State education agencies. Formula Office of Migrant E.ducation, Formula Grant Program grants. 401-0740 or 401-0742 (84.011). Establishes and improves programs to meet the special educational needs of children of migratory agricul-tural workers and migratory fishermen. 46. Migrant Education-Even State education agencies. Discretion- Office of Migrant E.ducation, Start Program (84.214). To ary grants. 401-0744 establish and improve programs to meet the special educational needs of migratory preschool children and their parents by integrating early childhood education and adult education into a unified program. National Education Goals: and 5 *Elementary and secondary private school students and/or teachers entitled to services. 13 Office of Postsecondary Education FEDERAL STUDENT AID PROGRAMS For information about loans, grants, and work-study programs to help students attend postsecondary schools, follow this procedure: First, contact the financial aid administrator at a postsecondary school. Second, write to Federal Student Information Center, P.O. Box 84, Washington, DC 20044, and ask for The Student Guide: Financial Aid from the U.S. Depanment of Education, 1992-93. For specific information about bow the Pell Grant eligibility is calculated, write to Federal Student Aid Programs, P.O. Box 84, Washington, DC 20044, and ask for the latest edition of the Pell Grant Formula. For further information call l-800-4FED-AID (433-3243), or contact the administering office of the Department ofF.ducation listed under "Contact." 14 PROGRAM 47. Pell Grant Program (84.063). Provides grants to eligible first-time undergraduate students to help them meet the costs of postsecondary education. National Education Goal: 5 48. Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (84.007). Provides supplemental grants to assist students (who show exceptional financial need) who have not received first undergraduate degree in acquiring a postsecondary education. Priority is given to Pell Grant recipients. National Education Goal: 5 49. State Student Incentive Grants (84.069). Assists states in providing grant programs for postsecondary students and awards to eligible students for campus-based community service workinglearning study. The maximum grant is $2,500 per year. National Education Goal: 5 WHO MAY APPLY Undergraduate and vocational students enrolled or accepted for enrollment in participating schools. Students must be enrolled at least half-time. First-time undergraduates and vocational students accepted for enrollment at participating schools. Grants can be awarded to students enrolled less than half-time. The recipient states can give awards to undergraduate and graduate students having substantial financial need. CONTACT Federal Student Aid Programs, 1-800-4FED-AID (433-3243) Federal Student Aid Programs, 1-800-4FED-AID (433-3243) Federal Student Aid Programs, 1-800-4FED-AID (433-3243) Office or Postsemndary Education FEDERAL STUDENT AID PROGRAMS-Continued PROGRAM WHO MAY APPLY CONTACT 50. Robert C. Byrd Honors The recipient states can give scholar- Federal Student Aid Programs, Scholarship Program (84.185). ships to academically meritorious 1-800-4FED-AID (433-3243) Makes grants to states to enable students who are graduating from them to award scholarships to high school and are accepted for promote student excellence and enrollment at public or private achievement and to recognize nonprofit institutions of higher exceptionally able students who education. show promise of continued excellence. Students may receive $1,500 for their first year of postsecondary education. National Education Goal: 5 51. Stafford Loan Program Undergraduate, vocational, and Federal Student Aid Programs, (84.032). Low-interest graduate students accepted for 1-800-4FED-AID (433-3243) loans made by a lender such as a enrollment at least half-time in bank, credit union, or savings participating schools. and loan association. Loans are insured by a guarantee agency and reinsured by the federal government. National Educa-tion Goal: 5 52. Supplemental Loans for Graduate, professional, and indepen- Federal Student Aid Programs, Students (84.032). Graduate, dent undergraduate students accepted 1-800-4FED-AID (433-3243) professional, and independent for enrollment at least half-time in undergraduate students are participating schools. eligible for loans of up to $4,000 per academic year. Interest rates are variable. For the 1991-92 award year, the interest rate was 9.34 percent. National Education Goal: 5 53. PLUS Loan Program Parents of dependent students who are Federal Student Aid Programs, (84.032). Provides loans of up accepted for enrollment at least 1-800-4FED-AID (433-3243) to $4,000 per academic year for half-time in participating schools. parents of dependent students for student education expenses. National Education Goal: 5 15 Office or POIUKOndary Education FEDERAL STUDENT AID PROGRAMS-Continued PROGRAM WHO MAY APPLY CONTACT 54. College Work-Study Program Students who have not received first Fedc:ral Student Aid Programs. (84.033). Provides part-time undergraduate degree and vocatiooal 1-800-4FED-AID (433-3243) employment for postseCOndary and graduate students accepted for students who need the money to enrollment in participating scbools. help meet the costs of their education. National Education Goals: 5 55. Perklm Loan Program Students who have not received first Federal Student Aid Programs, (84.038). Provides low-interest undergraduate degree and vocational 1-800-4FED-AID (433-3243) (5 percent) loans to first-tim.: and graduate students accepted for undergraduates and vocational enrollment in participating schools. and graduate students to help them acquire a postsee0ndary education. The school is the lender. National Education Goal: 5 56. Income Contingent Loan Limited to undergraduate students Federal Student Aid Programs, Program (84.226). Implements enrolled or accepted for enrollment 708-4690 a five-year demonstration at least half-time in one of the ten project starting with the 1987-88 participating institutions. award year. The project is being conducted with ten participating institutions to explore the feasibility of a direct loan program that use$ an income-contingent repay-ment plan as an approach to student debt manageability. National Education Goal: 5 57. Paul Douglas Teacher The recipient states can give scholar Federal Student Aid Programs, Scholarships (84.176). ships to undergraduate students to 1-800-4FED-AID (433-3243) Awards grants to states for attend an eligible institute of higher scholarships to outstanding high education to pursue courses of study school graduates who demon- leading to initial teacher certification. strate an interest in teaching, to Students must be full-time students encourage and enable them to and maintain satisfactory progress in pursue teaching careers. order to continue receiving scholar- Students must have graduated ship payments. from high school in the top 10 percent of their class. Students may receive up to $5,000 a year. National Education Goals: 1, 2, 3,4 and 5 16 Office of Postsecondary Education HIGHER AND CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAMS PROGRAM WHO MAY APPLY CONTACT 58. National Science Scholars Scholars are nominated by state Office of Student Financial Program (84.242). Provides nominating committees. Assistance, 7084607 scholarships to graduating high school students who have excelled in the sciences, mathematics, or engineering. The scholarships recognize the academic achievement of these students and encourage them to continue their education in these academic areas at the post secondary level. National Education Goals: 4 and 5 59. Student Literacy Corps Institutions of higher education. Division of Higher Education, (84.219). Makes available Incentive Programs, 708-8394 two-year grants to institutions of higher education to promote and operate literacy corps programs in public community agencies in communities where such institutions are located. National Education Goal: 5 60. Strengthening Program Postsecondary schools that meet Division of Institutional Develop- (84.031). Provides funds to certain eligibility requirements. ment, 708-8839 eligible institutions to improve their academic quality, institu-tional management, and fiscal stability in order to increase institutional self-sufficiency and strengthen their capacity to make a substantial contribution to the higher education re-sources of the nation. National Education Goal: 5 61. Historically Black Colleges Historically black colleges and Di vision of Institutional Develop-and Universities (RBCUs) universities. ment, 708-9926 Prognm (84.031). Provides support to strengthen various aspects of the schools through a formula grant program to accredited, legally authorized HBCUs. National Education Goal: 5 17 Offlcie of PClltlec:ondary Education ffiGHER AND CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAMS-Continued 18 PROGRAM 62. Challenge Grant Program (84.031). Provides funds to eligible institutions on a matching basis as incentive to seek alternative sources of funding to assist the institution to achieve financial indepen-dcnce. National Education Goal: 5 63. Endowment Challenge Grant Program (84.031). Provides matching funds to eligible institutions of higher education in order to establish or increase endowment funds
provide additional incentives to promote fund-raising activities
and foster increased independence and self-sufficiency at such institutions. National Educa-tion Goal: 5 64. Talent Search Program (84.044). Helps identify and counsel eligible persons age 12 to 27 years, usually high school students, to complete high school and pursue and complete postsecondary education. National Education Goals: 2, 3and5 65. Student Support Services (84.042). Provides federal financial assistance to projects designed to assist qualified postsecondary students, at least two-thirds of whom are physically handicapped or lowincome individuals who are first-generation college students. National Education Goal: 5 WHO MAY APPLY Postsecondary schools, including certain graduate and medical schools, that meet certain eligibility require-ments. Postsecondary schools, including cena,in graduate and medical schools, meeting certain eligibility require ments. Institutions of higher education
public and private agencies and organizations
and, in exceptional circumstances, secondary schools if there are no other applicants capable of providing this program in the target areas to be served by the proposed projects. Institutions of higher education. CONTACT Division of Institutional Develop-ment, 708-8866 Division of Institutional Develop ment, 708-8866 Division of Student Services, 708-4804 Division of Student Services, 708-4804 Office or Postsecondary Education HIGHER AND CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAMS-Continued PROGRAM WHO MAY APPLY CONTACT 66. Training Program for Institutions of higher education and Division of Student Services, Special Progra~ Staff and other public and nonprofit private 708-4804 Leadership Personnel agencies and organizations. (84.103). Provides grants for short-term training for leader ship personnel and other staff employed or preparing for employment in programs funded under the Special Programs for Students from Disadvantaged Backgrounds. National Education Goals: 2, 3, 4, and 5 67. Veteran's Education Outreach Institutions of higher education that Division of Higher Education Program (84,064). Encour enroll at least 100 veterans with Incentive Programs, 708-7861 ages recruitment, special honarble discharges. education, and counseling of veterans by postsecondary schools. National Education Goal: 5 68. Upward Bound (84.047). Institutions of higher education
Division of Student Services, Provides financial assistance to public and private agencies and 708-4804 projects designed to generate in organizations
and, in exceptional participants skills and motiva- circumstances, secondary schools if tion necessary for success in there are no other applicants capable education beyond high of providing this program in the target school. National Education areas to be served by the proposed Goals: 2, 3, 4 and 5 projects. 69. Educational Opportunity Institutions of higher education
Division of Student Services, Centers (84.066). Provides public and private agencies and 708-4804 grants to operate centers to organizations
and, in exceptional provide financial and academic circumstances, secondary schools, if information about higher there are no other applic~ts capable education opportunities and of providing this program in the target assistance in applying for areas to be served by the proposed admission to residents of the projects. target area who are at least 19 years of age, with exception. National Education Goal: :'i 19 Office or Postsecondary Education IDGHER AND CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAMS-Continued PROGRAM WHO MAY APPLY CONTACT 70. Payments to Institutions or Institutions of higher education. Division of Student Services, Higher Education. Makes 7084900 cost-of-education payments to institutions of higher education. (Currently unfunded) National Education Goal: 5 71. Spedal Child Care Services Institutions of higher education. Division of Student Services, for Di.sadvantaged College 7084804 Students. Provides grants to institutions of higher education to provide special child care services for disadvantaged students. (Currently unfunded) National Education Goal: 5 72. School, College and University Institutions of higher education and Division of Student Services, Partnerships (84.204). Makes local education agencies that enter 7084804 grants to encourage partnerships into a wriuen partnership agreement between institutions of higher which can include businesses, labor education and secondary organizations, professional organiza-schools serving low-income tions, community-based organiza-students to support programs lions, or other private or public that improve the academic skills agencies or associations. of public and private nonprofit secondary school students
to increase their opportunities to continue education after secondary school
and to improve their prospects for employment after secondary school. National Education Goals: 2, 3 and 5 73. Ronald E. McNalr Post- Institutions of higher education. Division of Student Services, Baccalaureate Achievement 7084804 Program (84.217). Identifies low-income, first-generation college students, and student~ from a group that is underrepresented in graduate education who are enrolled in a degree program at an eligible institution of higher education, and provides them with neces-sary support services to effec-lively prepare them for graduate programs. National Education Goal: 5 20 Office or Postsecondary Education ffiGHER AND CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAMS-Continued PROGRAM WHO MAY APPLY CONTACT 74. NatJonal Resource Centers Institutions of higher education or Center for International &lucation, (84.015). Promotes instruction combinations of such institutions. Advanced Training and Research in modem foreign languages Branch, 708-7283 and area and international studies critical to national needs by supporting the establishment, strengthening, and operation of such centers at colleges and universities. 75. Language Resource Centers Institutions of higher education or Center for International &lucation, (84.229). Establishes and combinations of such institutions. Advanced Training and Research operates language training Branch, 708-6280 centers which shall serve as resources to improve the Nations capacity to teach and learn foreign languages. 76. Undergraduate International Institutions of higher education
Center for International &lucation, Studies and Foreign Lan- combinations of such institutions
International Studies Branch, guage Program (84.016). public and private nonprofit agencies 708-9293 Awards grants to institutions and organizations. to assist in planning and carrying out programs to strengthen and improve undergraduate instruc-lion in international studies and foreign languages
also awards grants for model programs
also awards grants to nonprofit agencies and organi-zations for irojects that will significantly contribute to the undergradaute instruction. 77. Intensive Summer Language Institutions of higher education or Center for International F.ducation, l.mtitutes. Awards grants to ccmbinations of such institutions. International Studies Branch, institutions to establish and 708-8747 conduct intensive summer language institutes. (Currently unfunded) 21 Office or Postsecondary Education HIGHER AND CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAMS-Continued 22 PROGRAM 78. Research Studies Annual Report (84.017). Awards grants to instinuions of higher education for research and studies to determine the need for increased or improved modem foreign languages and to re.search more effective methods of providing instruction, administering proficiency tests, and developing and publishing specialized materials for such instruction. 79. Periodicals Published Outside the U.S. (84.251). Awards grants toinstitutions and libraries to provide assistance for the acquisition of, and provision of access to, periodicals published outside the United States. 80. Business and International Education Program (84.153). Awards grants and contracts to institutions of higher education to promote linkages between such institutions and the American business community engaged in international economic activity. National Education Goal: 5 81. Centers for International Business Education (84.220). Awards grants to institutions of higher education to pay the federal share of the cost of planning, establishing, and operating centers for international business education which promote linkages between such institutions and the American business community engaged in international economic activity. National Education Goal: 5 WHO MAY APPLY Postsecondary schools. Higher education institutions
public or nonprofit library institutions
consortia of such institutions. Institutions of higher education that have entered into agreements with business enterprises, trade organizations or associations engaged in international economic activity. (Federal assistance cannot exceed 50 percent of the cost. ) Institutions of higher education. CONTACT Center for International F.ducation, International Studies Branch, 708-9297 Center for International F.ducation, 708-9290 Center for International F.ducation, International Studies Branch, 708-7283 Center for International F.ducation, 708-8764 Office or Postsemndary Edacatioll ffiGHER AND CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAMS-Continued PROGRAM WHO MAY APPLY CONTACT 82. Gnnts for the Construction, States and cenain territories that have Di vision of Higher Educalim, Reconstruction, and Renova- an agreement with the Secretary Incentive Programs, 708-9401 tion of Undergraduate pursuant to 20 U.S.C. 1143. Academic Facilities (84.001). Provides grants for the con-struction, renovation, and re-construction of imdergraduate academic facilities and com-bined graduate and imdergradu-ate facilities. (Currently unfunded) National Education Goal: 5 83. Gnnts for the Construction, Graduate institutions of higher Division of Higher Education, Reconstruction, and Renova- education. Incentive Programs, 708-9401 tion of Gnduate Academic Faclllties (84.172). Provides grants for the construction, renovation, and reconstruction of graduate academic facilities. Grants not to exceed 50 percent of the development cost 84. Loans for Construction, Institutions of higher education and Division of Higher Educaticm, Reconstruction, and Renova- higher education building agencies. Incentive Programs, 708-9401 tion of Academic Facilities. Provides loans for the construe-tion, reconstruction, or renova-tion of academic facilities. Loans not to exceed 80 percent of the development cost (Currently unfunded). 85. College Construction Loan Institutions of higher education. College Construction Loan Insurance Association. The Insurance Association, 2445 M St.. association provides direct NW, Washington, DC 20037, guarantees insurance and 835-0090 reinsurance on obligations issued for education facilities purposes, including construe-tion, reconstruction, renovation, acquisition, or purchase of education, training, research, facilities or housing (including furniture, fixtures, and equip-ment), and underlying real propeny, and instructional equipment and research instru-mentation. 23 Office or Postsecondary Education HIGHER AND CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAMS-Continued PROGRAM WHO MAY APPLY CONTACT 86. Grants to Pay Interest on Institutions of higher education and Division of Higher Education, Debts. Awards interest grants higher education building agencies. Inccntive Programs, 708-9401 to assist institutions of higher education and higher education building agencies in reducing the cost of borrowing from other sources. (Funds currently appropriated are used only to pay interest and subsidies on prior grants made under this program.) National Education Goal: 5 87. Housing and Other Educa- Undergraduate postsecondary Division of Higher Education, tional Facilities Loans education institutions. Incentive Programs, 708-9401 (84.142). Makes loans to undergraduate postsecondary education institutions to assist in the construction, reconstruc-lion, or renovation of housing, undergraduate academic facilities, and other educational facilities for students and faculties. National Education Goal: 5 88. Cooperative Education Institutions of higher education and Division of Higher Education, Program (84.055). A wards combinations thereof and other public Incentive Programs, 708-9407 grants to institutions of higher and private nonprofit agencies or education to support planning organizations. and implementing programs integrating periods of academic study with public or private employment
and for adminis-tration, training, and resource centers, research and demonsua-lion/ innovation projects. National Education Goal: 5 24 Office of Postsecondary Educatloa HIGHER AND CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAMS-Continued PROGRAM 89. Minority Participation in Graduate Education Programs (84.202). Awards grants to institutions of higher education for identifying talented undergraduate students who demonstrate financial need and are from minority groups underrepresented in graduate education, and for providing those students with opportunities to prepare for graduate study. National Education Goal: 5 WHO MAY APPLY Institutions of higher education. CONTACT Division of Higher Education, Incentive Programs, 708-9393 25 Office or Postsea>ndary Education HIGHER AND CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAMS-Continued PROGRAM WHO MAY APPLY CONTACT 90. Patricia Roberts Harris Institutions of higher education. Division of Higher Education, Fellowship Program (84.094). (Graduate students apply to participat- Incentive Programs, 708-8395 Provides grants to graduate and ing schools.) professional students who demonstrate financial need
also provides fellowship and instillltional support in academic and pofessional areas to assist minorities and women in undertaking graduate and professional study in academic fields in which they have been historically underrepresented. National Education Goals: 4 and5 91. Jacob K. Javits Fellowship Graduate students at doctoral level. Division of Higher Education, Program (84.170). Provides Incentive Programs, 708-8394 fellowships to doctoral candi-dales pursuing graduate study in the arts, humanities, and social sciences for periods not to exceed 48 months. A board establishes the general policies for the program, selects the fields in which fellowships are to be awarded, and determines the number of fellowships each year for designated fields. National Education Goal: 5 92. Graduate Assistance in Areas Academic departments and programs Division of Higher Education, or National Need (84.200). and other institutions of higher Incentive Programs, 708-9419 Provides fellowships to assist education. graduate students of superior quality who demonstrate fmancial need. Grants are awarded to academic departments and programs of instiwtions of higher education to sustain and enhance the capacity for teaching and research in areas of national need. National Education Goals: 4 and 5 26 Office or Postsecondary Education HIGHER AND CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAMS-Continued PROGRAM WHO MAY APPLY CONTACT 93. Assistance for Training In the Public and private agencies and Division of Higher Education, Legal Profes.slon (84,136). organizations other than institutions Incentive Programs, 708-9393 Provides opportunities for of higher education. students from disadvantaged backgrounds to undertake training for the legal profession. National Education Goal: 5 94. Law School Clinical Experi- Accredited Jaw schools or a combina- Division of Higher Education, ence Program (84.097). lion or consortiwn of accredited law Incentive Programs, 708-7863 Provides grants and contract~ schools. to accredited law schools to help fund (up to 90 percent of the cost) the establishment and expansion of programs to provide clinical experience for Jaw students. National Educa-tion Goal: 5 95. Minority Science Improve- Public and private, nonprofit minority Division of Higher Education, ment Program (84.120). institutions, nonprofit science-oriented Incentive Programs, 708-4662 Makes grants designed to effect organizations, professional scientific long-range improvement in societies, and all nonprofit accredited science and engineering colleges and universities providing education at predominantly service to a group of eligible minority minority institutions of higher institutions or providing in-service education and to increase the training for project directors, scien-participation of under- lists, engineers from eligible minority represented ethnic minorities institutions. in scientific and technological careers. National Education Goals: 4 and 5 96. Minority Support in Science Institutions of higher education with Division of Higher Education, and Engineering Program significant minority enrollment (at Incentive Programs, 708-4662 (84.120). Makes grants to least 10 percent). provide or improve support programs for minority students enrolled in science and engi-neering programs at institutions of higher education with a significant minority enrollment (at least 10 percent). (Currently unfunded). National Educa-tion Goals: 4 and 5 27 Office or Postsecondary Education HIGHER AND CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAMS-Continued PROGRAM 97. Special Service Projects Program. Makes grants to institutions of higher education to provide or improve support to accredited colleges and lllliversities and professional scientific societies for activities designed to eliminate and reduce specific barriers to the entry of minorities into careers in science and technology. (Currently unfunded). National Education Goals: 4 and 5 98. Native Hawaiian Higher Education Demonstration Program. Provides scholarships and fellowships to native Hawai ian postsecondary students at both the undergraduate and gradual~ levels of study. National Education Goal: 5 99. Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary EducationComprehensive Program (Preapplication and Applications) (84.116). Awards grants to assist education institutions and agencies in improving postsecondary educational opportunities. National Education Goal: 5 100. Innovative Projects for Student Community Service (84.116F). Makes grants to support innovative projects 28 that encourage srudent participation in community service projects in exchange for educational services or financial assistance, thereby helping to reduce the debt acquired by students in the course of completing postsecondary education programs. National Education Goal: 5 WHO MAY APPLY Institutions of higher education. Kamehameha schools. Institutions of post.secondary education
a combination of institutions of postsecondary education
and other public and private nopnprofit education institutions and agencies. Institutions of postsecondary education
combinations of such institutions
and other public and private nonprofit education agencies and organizations. CONTACT Division of Higher Education, Incentive Programs, 708-4662 Division of Higher Education, Incentive Programs, 708-9393 Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education, 708-5750 Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education, 708-5750 Office or Postsecondary Education HIGHER AND CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAMS-Continued PROGRAM 101. Practitioner Scholars: Lecture Series (84.116G). Awards grants to support efforts by postsecondary education practitioners to contribute to knowledge about postsecondary education by producing a document or other product or by engaging in an activity designed to share the postsecondary educational practitioner's knowledge with others. National Education Goal: 5 102. Special Focus Competition: College-School Partnerships to Improve Learning of Essential Academic Subjects, Kindergarten through College (84.116H). Awards grants for projects addressing a particular problem area or improvement approach in postsecondary education. Invitational priority: the improvement of teaching and sequencing of curricula across grade levels of disciplines, including English, history, foreign languages, geography, mathematics, and natural science. National Education Goals: 3 and 5 103. Special Focus Competition: Projects In Science and the Humanities (84.116K). Awards grants for projects addressing a particular problem area or improvement approach in postsecondary education. Invitational priority: the development of courses or curricula that link science, social science, and the humanities. National Education Goal: 5 WHO MAY APPLY Institutions of postsecondary education
a combination of institutions of postsecondary education
and other public and private nonprofit education institutions and agencies. Institutions of postsecondary education
a combination of institutions of postsecondary education
and other public and private nonprofit education institutions and agencies. Institutions of postsecondary education
a combination of institutions of postsecondary education
and other public and private nonprofit education institutions and agencies. CONTACT Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education, 708-5750 Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education, 708-5750 Fund for the Improvement of Postsec ondary Education, 708-5750 29 Office or Postsecondary Education HIGHER AND CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAMS-Continued PROGRAM 104. Partnerships for Economic Development. Awards grants for more comprehensive efforts to link postsecondary education institutions with state and local governments, labor, business, industry, and community organizations in order to meet local problems and to plan, maintain, and attract lasting economic improvement. (Currently unfunded). National Education Goal: 5 105. Urban Community Service. Awards grants to urban universities to support cooperative projects that provide urban areas with applied research, planning services, specialized training, technical assistance, or other services to address the high priority needs of such areas. National Education Goal: 5 106. Fulbright-Hays Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad Program in Foreign Language and Area Studies (84.022). Provides opportunities for graduate students to do full-time dissertation research abroad in modem foreign languages and 30 area studies in order to develop research knowledge and capability in world areas not commonly taught in U.S. institutions. National Education Goal: 5 WHO MAY APPLY Postsecondary institutions, or a consortia of such institutions that involve state and local governments, labor, business, industry, labor unions, and community nonprofit organizations. Urban universities or a consortium of such institutions. Institutions of higher education (graduate students must apply through their universities). CONTACT Office of Postsecondary Education, 708-5547 Division of Higher Education Incentive Programs, 708-4662 Center for International Education, Advanced Training and Research Branch, 708-9298 Office or Postsemndary Education HIGHER AND CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAMS-Continued PROGRAM WHO MAY APPLY CONTACT 107. Fulbright-Hays Faculty Institutions of higher education Center for International Education, Research Abroad Program in (faculty members must apply through Advanced Training and Research Foreign Language and Area their employing schools). Branch, 708-8763 Studies (84.019). Strengthens programs of international studie~ at universities and colleges by providing opportunities for faculty members to conduct research and study abroad in foreign languages and area studies. National Education Goal: 5 108. Group Projects Abroad for State education agencies
postsecond- Center for International E.ducation, Language and Area Studies ary schools
private nonprofit educa- International Studies Branch, (84.021). Helps education lion organizations
a consortium of 708-8294 institutions to improve their these institutions, agencies and programs in modern foreign organizations. languages and area studies. National Education Goal: 5 109. Fulbright-Hays Seminars Undergraduate faculty members from Center for International E.ducation, Abroad Program (84.018). postsecondary institutions whose International Studies Branch, Increases mutual understanding professional activities primarily 708-7292 between people of the United include teaching introductory courses States and other countries by in the humanities or the social offering qualified American sciences
secondary schoolteachers of educators opportunities to social studies subjects
administrators participate in shon-term and curriculum specialists of state or seminars abroad. National local education agencies with direct Education Goal: 5 responsibility for curriculum develop-ment in social studies. 31 Office or Posuecondary Education DRUG PREVENTION PROGRAMS PROGRAM 110. Imtitution-Wide Program (84.183A). Provides assistance to institutions of higher cduca tion to develop, implement, operate, and improve drug abu~e education and prevention programs. Projects must be ccmprehensive, institution-wide programs designed to prevent or eliminate student use of illegal drugs and abuse of other drugs and alcohol, including programs whose direct or indirect purpoSt: is to train students, faculty, and staff in drug abuse education and prevention. National Educsation Goal: 6 111. National College Student Organizational Network Program (84.183B). Provides assistance to develop, implement, operate, and improve drug abuse education and prevention programs for students enrolled in institutions of higher education. For fiscal 32 year 1992, the Secretary supports only the development and implementation of projects (a) conducted in conjunction with national student networks or organizations
and (b) addressing one or more specific approaches or problem areas related to drug abuse education and prevention for students enrolled in institutions of higher education. National Education Goal: 6 WHO MAY APPLY Institutions of higher education and coosortia of institutions of higher education. Institutions of higher education and consortia of institutions of higher education. CONTACT Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education, 708-5750 Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education, 708-5750 Office of Pmtsecondary Education DRUG PREVENTION PROGRAMS-Continued PROGRAM 112. Speclrac Approaches to Prevention Projects (84.183D). Provides assistance to develop, implement, operate, and improve drug abuse education and prevention programs for students enrolled in institutions of higher education. Project must include specific approaches to ~e prevention of drug or alcohol abuse. For fiscal year 1992, the Secretary supports only the development, implementation, operation, or improvement of higher education consortia for drug prevention. Consortia may assist in institutions of higher education either (a) drug abuse prevention professionals
or (b) chief executive officers and other senior administrators. National Education Goal: 6 WHO MAY APPLY Institutions of higher education and consortia of institutions of higher education. CONTACT Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary F.ducation, 708-5750 33 Office of Educational Research and Improvement The Office of Educational Research and Improvement (OERI) suppons and conducts research on education, collects and analyzes education statistics, disseminates information, and supports and improves library education and service. OERI may carry out these activities directly, or through grants, contracts, and cooperative agreements. Written inquiries should be addressed to the appropriate programs in the .Office of Educational Research and Improvement, . 555 New Jersey Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20208. PROGRAM 113. Educational Research Grant Program: Field-Initiated Competition (84.117). Supports research and development activities designed to advance educational theory and practice. Applicants are invited to select the topics to be addressed in the grants. 114. Research and Development . Centers Program (84.117). Provides grants and cooperative agreements to institutions seeking to advance knowledge about education policy and practice through the planning, institutional operations, and special activities of research and development centers. No new competitions are anticipated in FY 1992. 115. Regional Educational Laborato ries (84.117). Provides contracts 34 to institutions seeking to improve education policy and practice through assistance, applied research and development, dissemination, and special activities of regional educational laboratories. Office of Research WHO MAY APPLY Institutions of higher education
public or private institutions, agencies, organizations or individuals. Institutions of higher education
institutions of higher education in consort with public agencies
or private nonprofit organizations or interstate agencies established to conduct postsecondary education research and development. Public agencies or private nonprofit organizations. CONTACT Office of Research, 219-2223 Office of Research, 219-2079 Educational Networks Division, 219-2116 Office of EducaUonal Research and Improvement OFFICE OF RESEARCH-Continued PROGRAM 116. Jacob K. Javits Gifted and Talented Students Education Program (84.206R). The National Research Center on the Gifted and Talented conducts research on methods of identifying and teaching gifted and talented students, and undertakes program evaluations, surveys, and the collection, analysis, and development of information about gifted and talented programs. The program focuses on snidents who may not be identified through traditional assessment methods, including economically disadvantaged individuals, individuals of limited English proficiency and individuals with disabilities. In FY 1992 only the continuation application for the current center will be solicited. (See program 121 on page 37, for infonnation about demonstration grants awarded under this program.) National Education Goals: 3 and 4 117. Star Schools Program (84.203). Provides grants to eligible telecommunication partnerships to encourage improved instruction in mathematics, science, and foreign language, adult literacy, vocational education and training of child care workers through the development, construction, and acquisition of telecommunications facilities, equipment, and instructional programming. National Education Goals: 3, 4 and 5 WHO MAY APPLY Institutions of higher education
state education agencies
or a combination or consortium of institutions of higher education or state education agencies or both. Telecommunication partnerships, as defined in 20 U.S.C. 4083, organized on a statewide or multistate basis. CONTACT Office of Research, 219-2223 Educational Networks Division, 219-2200 35 Office or Educational Research and Improvement PROGRAMS FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF PRACTICE (PIP) PROGRAM WHO MAY APPLY CONTACT 118. Leadership in Educational Aclmlnbtration Development Local education agencies
intermcdi- Educational Netw<Xks Division, (LEAD) Program (84.178). ate school districts
state education 219-2116 ~tablishes and operates a techni- agencies
institutions of higher cal assistance center in each state education
private management to promote leadership skills for organizations
and nonprofit organiza-school administrators. Only tions, or consortia of those entities. continuation applications will be accepted in FY 1992. National Education Goals: 2, 3 and 4 119. National Diffusion Network Slate and local education agencies
Recognition Division, 219-2134 Program (84.073). Promotes institutions of higher education
nationwide dissemination and public and nonprofit education adoption of exemplary educational institutions and organizations. programs, products, and practices that have received program effectiveness panel approval by the Department of Education. Awards are made in the form of 1) developer demonstrator grants
2) state facilitator grants
3) dissemination process grants
and 4) private school facilitator grants. National Education Goals: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and6 120. Territorial Teacher Training Stale education agencies of each Educational Networks Division, Assistance Program (84.124). territory or a joint application from a 219-2186 Provides assistance for training stale education agency and an school teachers in American institution of higher education. Samoa, Virgin Islands, Guam, Palau, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. Only continuation applications will be accepted in FY 1992. Na-tional Education Goals: 3 and 4 36 Office of Educational Research and Improvement PROGRAMS FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF PRACTICE-Continued PROGRAM WHO MAY APPLY CONTACT 121. Jacob K. Javits Gifted and State and local education agencies
Research Applications Division, Talented Students Education institutions of higher education
219-2187 Program (84.206A). Provides public and private agencies
Indian demonstration grants for training tribes and tribal organizations as and other activities to build a defined by the Indian Self-Determina-nationwide capacity to meet the tion and Education Assistance Act
special educational needs of gifted and native Hawaiian organizations. and talented students in elementary and secondary schools. (See program 116 on page 35, for information about research conducted under this program.) National Education Goals: 3 and4 122. Educational Partnerships An eligible partnership which must Educational Networks Division, Program (84.228). Provides include a local education agency or an 219-2116 grants to encourage the creation institution of higher education, or of alliances between public both, and one or more organizations elementary and secondary schools from the private sector or appropriate or institutions of higher education state agencies. and the private sector to (1) apply the resources of the private and nonprofit sectors of the community to the needs of elementary and secondary schools or institu-tions of higher education to encourage excellence in education
(2) encourage businesses to work with educationally disadvantaged students and with gifted students
and (3) enrich the career awareness of secondary or postsecondary students and provide exposure to the work of the private sector. National Education Goal: 5 123. Mid-Career Teacher Training Institutions of higher education with Research Applications Division, Program (84.232). Provides schools or departments of education. 219-2187 grants to encourage institutions of higher education with schools or departments of education to establish and maintain program). that will provide teacher training to individuals who are moving to a career in education from another occupation. National Education Goal: 5 37 Office or Educational Research and Improvement PROGRAM 124. Public Library Servkes-State Grant Program (84.034). Provides grants designed to plan for, establish, extend or improve public library services ,these projects may include services, to unserved or underserved groups and geographical areas, including state instirutional library services and library services for the physically disabled, the disadvantaged, the illiterate, the elderly, and those of limited English proficiency
developing public libraries as community centers for information and referral
strengthening state library administrative agencies to meet the needs of the people of the states, metropolitan public libraries that serve as national or regional resource centers, and major urban resource libraries
and assisting libraries to provide intergenerational library programs as well as to display materials and to conduct programs aimed at drug abuse prevention. National Education Goal: 1 125. Interlibrary Cooperation and Resource Sharing-State Grant Program (84.035). Provides grants to assist the states in 38 projects to enable the various types of libraries to share resources and materials mandated activities include cooperative library networks developing the technological cap
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