[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 243 (Thursday, December 18, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Pages 66436-66440]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-33007]



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Part IV





Department of Education





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Notice Inviting Applications for New Awards for Fiscal Year 1998; 
Notice

Federal Register / Vol. 62, No. 243 / Thursday, December 18, 1997 /  
Notices

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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION


Notice Inviting Applications for New Awards for Fiscal Year 1998

AGENCY: Department of Education.

SUMMARY: On June 4, 1997, the President signed into law Pub. L. 105-17, 
the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Amendments, amending 
the Individual with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
    This notice provides closing dates and other information regarding 
the transmittal of applications for fiscal year 1998 competitions under 
two programs authorized by IDEA, as amended. The priorities under these 
programs are based on previously published priorities for which public 
comment was sought and received. Only changes required by IDEA were 
made to priorities previously published. For example, IDEA no longer 
refers to ``youth with disabilities''. ``Youth with disabilities'' is 
no longer distinguished from ``children with disabilities'' under IDEA; 
therefore, all references to ``youth with disabilities'' have been 
deleted from the priorities. Also, the types of entities eligible to 
apply for grants under these programs have been changed where necessary 
to reflect changes in IDEA.
    This notice supports the National Education Goals by improving 
understanding of how to enable children with disabilities to reach 
higher levels of academic achievement.

    Note: The Department of Education is not bound by any estimates 
in this notice.

Special Education--Research and Innovation To Improve Services and 
Results for Children With Disabilities [CFDA No. 84.324]

    Purpose of Program: To produce, and advance the use of, knowledge 
to: (1) Improve services provided under IDEA, including the practices 
of professionals and others involved in providing those services to 
children with disabilities; and (2) improve educational and early 
intervention results for infants, toddlers, and children with 
disabilities.
    Eligible Applicants: State and local educational agencies; 
institutions of higher education; other public agencies; private 
nonprofit organizations; outlying areas; freely associated States; and 
Indian tribes or tribal organizations.
    Applicable Regulations: (a) The Education Department General 
Administrative Regulations (EDGAR) in 34 CFR Parts 74, 75, 76, 77, 80, 
81, 82, 85, and 86; and (b) The selection criteria included in 
regulations in 34 CFR 324.31 for priority 2, and 34 CFR 324.32 for 
priority 1.

    Note: The regulations in 34 CFR Part 86 apply to institutions of 
higher education only.

    Priorities: Under section 672 of IDEA and 34 CFR 75.105(c)(3), the 
Secretary gives an absolute preference to applications that meet the 
following priorities. The Secretary funds under these competitions only 
those applications that meet these absolute priorities:

Absolute Priority 1--Outreach Projects for Children With 
Disabilities (84.324R)

    This priority supports projects that assist educational and other 
agencies in implementing proven models, components of models, and other 
exemplary practices to improve services for infants, toddlers, children 
with disabilities, and individuals with disabilities transitioned into 
postsecondary settings. The models, components of models, or exemplary 
practices selected for outreach may include models developed for pre-
service and in-service personnel preparation, and do not need to have 
been developed through projects funded under IDEA, or by the applicant. 
To increase the impact of outreach activities, projects are encouraged 
to select implementation sites in multiple regions or States.
    An outreach project must--
    (a) Disseminate information about and assist in replicating proven 
models, components of models, or exemplary practices;
    (b) Coordinate dissemination and replication activities as 
appropriate with dissemination projects, technical assistance 
providers, consumer and advocacy organizations, State and local 
educational agencies, and the lead agencies for Part C of IDEA;
    (c) Ensure interagency coordination if multiple agencies are 
involved in the provision of services;
    (d) Ensure that the models, components of models, or exemplary 
practices are consistent with Parts B and C of IDEA, are state-of-the-
art, match the needs of the proposed sites, and have evaluation data 
supporting their effectiveness;
    (e) Include public awareness, product development and 
dissemination, training, and technical assistance activities and 
written plans for working with sites;
    (f) Describe criteria for selecting implementation sites where 
outreach activities will be conducted; and the expected costs, needed 
personnel, staff training, equipment, and sequence of implementation 
activities;
    (g) Evaluate the outreach activities to determine their 
effectiveness. The evaluation must include the types and numbers of 
sites where outreach activities are conducted, number of persons 
trained, types of follow-up activities, number of children and families 
served at each outreach site, child and family progress and 
satisfaction, and changes in the model or practices made by sites;
    (h) Make positive efforts to employ and advance in employment 
qualified individuals with disabilities in programs assisted under this 
Act. (See section 606 of IDEA); and
    (i) Prepare products from the project in formats that are useful 
for specific audiences, including parents, administrators, teachers, 
early intervention personnel, related services personnel, and 
individuals with disabilities. (See section 661(f)(2)(B) of IDEA).
    Applicants and resulting projects must involve individuals with 
disabilities or parents of individuals with disabilities in planning, 
implementing, and evaluating the projects. (See section 661(f)(1)(A) of 
IDEA).
    Projects must budget for two trips annually to Washington, DC, for: 
(1) A two-day project directors' meeting; and (2) a meeting to 
collaborate with the Federal project officer and other projects funded 
under this priority, to share information and discuss project 
implementation issues.
    Project Period: Up to 36 months.
    Maximum Award: The Secretary rejects and does not consider an 
application that proposes a budget exceeding $150,000 for any single 
budget period of 12 months. The Secretary may change the maximum amount 
through a notice published in the Federal Register.

Page Limits

    The applicant must limit Part III of its application to the 
equivalent of no more than 40 double-spaced 8\1/2\ x 11'' pages (on one 
side only) with one inch margins (top, bottom, and sides). Please refer 
to the ``Page Limit Requirements for All Applications'' section of this 
notice for more specific information on this page limit requirement.

Absolute Priority 2--Research Institute to Accelerate Learning for 
Children With Disabilities With Curricular and Instructional 
Interventions in Kindergarten Through Grade Three (84.324V)

Background

    The consequences of failing to learn are serious. Lack of learning 
in one domain reduces an individual's capacity

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to benefit from other educational experiences. Failure in education 
establishes a self-perpetuating cycle and negatively affects the 
individual's disposition toward lifelong learning, employment, and 
contribution to society. Most children with disabilities face 
challenges to learning. These challenges are amplified as calls are 
made for higher standards to be achieved by all students, including 
children with disabilities, and as more children with disabilities are 
educated in general education classrooms.
    Evidence from the National Longitudinal Transition Study indicates 
that many children with disabilities are not learning subject matter 
content. An urgency exists to develop powerful curricular and 
instructional interventions that maximize rates of development, promote 
generalized learning, and reduce discrepancies between their 
performance and that of their peers.
    Intervention research has demonstrated that children with 
disabilities possess the potential to learn, participate, and 
contribute in school, home, community, and workplace. Research on 
instructional interventions for children with disabilities has been the 
hallmark of special education research. For example, research on direct 
instruction, behavioral management interventions, learning strategies, 
peer mediated learning, and reciprocal teaching has led to improvements 
in professional practice.
    Yet, single solution interventions are insufficient for teaching 
children with disabilities complex subject matter content. In many 
instances, these interventions are content free. Moreover, little 
empirical evidence is available on the context of the classroom for 
supporting the implementation of these solutions.

Priority

    The Secretary establishes an absolute priority for the purpose of 
establishing a research institute to study curricular and instructional 
classroom based interventions in kindergarten through grade three that 
accelerate subject matter learning for children with disabilities and 
promote sustained use of these interventions by practitioners.
    The Institute must examine--
    (a) The effectiveness of the various interventions for children 
with disabilities; and
    (b) The classroom context that supports the implementation of the 
interventions that produce and sustain positive learning outcomes for 
children with disabilities, including such factors as classroom groups; 
classroom and cross-classroom management strategies; curriculum design 
principles; classroom settings; instructional materials; amount of time 
on task; integration into the curriculum; and teacher actions, skills, 
and attitudes.
    The research may include, for example, studying classroom based 
exemplars and models, designing and implementing interventions, and 
collecting student and teacher data from exemplars, using a rich array 
of research methods to reach the intended goals of this priority and as 
articulated by the proposed research hypotheses.
    The Institute must--
    (a) Design and conduct a strategic program of research that focuses 
on helping students with disabilities learn subject matter content in 
critical areas such as reading and math, and builds upon the existing 
research knowledge for teaching children with disabilities;
    (b) Design and conduct a strategic program of research across 
multiple sites to represent organizational and demographic diversity;
    (c) Collect, analyze, and communicate student outcome data and 
supporting context data, and multiple outcome data for teachers, 
parents, and administrators, as appropriate;
    (d) Collaborate with other research institutes supported under the 
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and experts and researchers 
in related subject matter and methodological fields, as appropriate for 
the program of research, to design and conduct the strategic program of 
research;
    (e) Collaborate with communication specialists and professional and 
advocacy organizations to ensure that findings are prepared in formats 
that are useable for specific audiences such as teachers, 
administrators, and other service providers;
    (f) Develop linkages with Education Department technical assistance 
providers to communicate research findings and distribute products;
    (g) Provide training and research opportunities for a limited 
number of graduate students, including students who are from 
traditionally underrepresented groups;
    (h) Meet with the Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) 
project officer in the first four months of the project to review the 
program of research and communication approaches;
    (i) Make positive efforts to employ and advance in employment 
qualified individuals with disabilities in programs assisted under this 
Act. (See section 606 of IDEA); and
    (j) Prepare the research and evaluation findings and products from 
the project in formats that are useful for specific audiences, 
including parents, administrators, teachers, early intervention 
personnel, related services personnel, and individuals with 
disabilities. (See section 661(f)(2)(B) of IDEA).
    Applicants and resulting projects must involve individuals with 
disabilities or parents of individuals with disabilities in planning, 
implementing, and evaluating the projects. (See section 661(f)(1)(A) of 
IDEA).
    The project must budget for two trips annually to Washington, D.C. 
for: (1) a two-day Research Project Directors' meeting; and (2) another 
meeting to meet and collaborate with the OSEP project officer.
    Under this priority, The Secretary will make one award for a 
cooperative agreement with a project period of up to 60 months subject 
to the requirements of 34 CFR 75.253(a) for continuation awards. In 
determining whether to continue the Institute for the fourth and fifth 
years of the project period, the Secretary, in addition to the 
requirements of 34 CFR 75.253(a), will consider--
    (a) The recommendation of a review team consisting of three experts 
selected by the Secretary. The services of the review team, including a 
two-day site visit to the Institute are to be performed during the last 
half of the Institute's second year and may be included in that year's 
evaluation required under 34 CFR 75.590. Costs associated with the 
services to be performed by the review team must also be included in 
the Institute's budget for year two. These costs are estimated to be 
approximately $4,000;
    (b) The timeliness and effectiveness with which all requirements of 
the negotiated cooperative agreement have been or are being met by the 
Institute; and
    (c) The degree to which the Institute's research design and 
methodology demonstrates the potential for advancing significant new 
knowledge.
    Project Period: Up to 60 months.
    Maximum Award: The Secretary rejects and does not consider an 
application that proposes a budget exceeding $700,000 for any single 
budget period of 12 months. The Secretary rejects and does not consider 
an application that proposes a budget exceeding this maximum amount. 
The Secretary may change the maximum amount through a notice published 
in the Federal Register.

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    Page Limits: The applicant must limit Part III of its application 
to the equivalent of no more than 60 double-spaced 8\1/2\ x 11'' pages 
(on one side only) with one inch margins (top, bottom, and sides). 
Please refer to the ``Page Limit Requirements for All Applications'' 
section of this notice for more specific information on this page limit 
requirement.
    Program Authority: Section 672 of IDEA.

Special Education--Technology and Media Services for Individuals With 
Disabilities [CFDA No. 84.327]

    Purpose of Program: The purpose of this program is to promote the 
development, demonstration, and utilization of technology and to 
support educational media activities designed to be of educational 
value to children with disabilities. This program also provides support 
for some captioning, video description, and cultural activities.
    Eligible Applicants: State and local educational agencies; 
institutions of higher education; other public agencies; private 
nonprofit organizations; outlying areas; freely associated States; 
Indian tribes or tribal organizations; and for-profit organizations.
    Applicable Regulations: (a) The Education Department General 
Administrative Regulations (EDGAR) in 34 CFR parts 74, 75, 76, 77, 79, 
80, 81, 82, 85, and 86; and (b) The selection criteria included in 
regulations for these programs in 34 CFR 332.32.

    Note: The regulations in 34 CFR part 86 apply to institutions of 
higher education only.

    Priority: Under section 687 and 34 CFR 75.105(c)(3), the Secretary 
gives an absolute preference to applications that meet any one of the 
following priorities. The Secretary funds under these competitions only 
those applications that meet these absolute priorities:

Absolute Priority 1 --Closed-Captioned Daytime Television Programs 
(84.327S)

    This priority would continue and expand closed-captioning of a 
variety of daytime television programs broadcast nationally for persons 
who are deaf or hard of hearing during this segment of the day that has 
proven to be the most difficult in terms of private sector support.
    To be considered for funding under this priority, a project must--
    (a) Include the criteria used to determine which programs are 
proposed for captioning. These criteria must take into account the 
preference of consumers for particular programs, the diversity of 
programming available, and the contribution of programs to the general 
educational and cultural experiences of individuals with hearing 
impairments;
    (b) Determine the total number of hours and the projected cost per 
hour for each program to be captioned;
    (c) For each proposed program to be captioned, identify the source 
of private or other public support and the projected dollar amount of 
that support;
    (d) Identify the methods of captioning to be used for each hour and 
the projected cost per hour for each method used;
    (e) Provide and maintain back-up systems that would ensure 
successful, timely captioning service;
    (f) Demonstrate the willingness of major national television 
networks and cable companies to permit captioning of their programs; 
and
    (g) Implement procedures for monitoring the extent to which full 
and accurate captioning is provided and use this information to make 
refinements in captioning operations.
    Applicants and resulting projects must involve individuals with 
disabilities or parents of individuals with disabilities in planning, 
implementing, and evaluating the projects. (See section 661(f)(1)(A) of 
IDEA).
    All projects funded under this priority must make positive efforts 
to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with 
disabilities in programs assisted under this Act. (See section 606 of 
IDEA).
    A project's budget must include funds to attend a two-day Project 
Directors' meeting to be held in Washington, D.C. each year of the 
project.
    Project Period: Up to 36 months.
    Maximum Award: The Secretary rejects and does not consider an 
application that proposes a budget exceeding $350,000 for any single 
budget period of 12 months. The Secretary rejects and does not consider 
an application that proposes a budget exceeding this maximum amount. 
The Secretary may change the maximum amount through a notice published 
in the Federal Register.
    Page Limits: The applicant must limit Part III of its application 
to the equivalent of no more than 40 double-spaced 8\1/2\ x 11'' pages 
(on one side only) with one inch margins (top, bottom, and sides). 
Please refer to the ``Page Limit Requirements for All Applications'' 
section of this notice for more specific information on this page limit 
requirement.

Absolute Priority 2--Cultural Experiences for Deaf or Hard of Hearing 
Individuals (84.327T)

Background

    In the past, projects under this priority have supported a variety 
of activities, including: theatrical experiences in which cast members 
included deaf, hard-of hearing, and hearing performers; theater and set 
design, directing, dance, and storytelling; cultural experiences 
focusing on Native American art and culture; hands-on theater 
experience involving persons from minority groups; and a touring 
``instant theater'.
    Priority: This priority supports a variety of cultural activities 
designed to enrich the lives of deaf or hard-of hearing individuals, 
including children and adults. These activities must use an approach 
that integrates children and adults who are deaf or hard of hearing 
with those who can hear while conducting cultural experiences that will 
increase public awareness and understanding of deafness and other 
hearing impairments, and of the artistic and intellectual achievements 
of deaf and hard of hearing individuals.
    A grantee may not use funds under this priority for passive 
activities such as viewing a play or video, or passively watching a 
storyteller or artist at work.
    To be considered for funding under this priority, a project must--
    (a) Use an integrated approach that mixes children and adults who 
are deaf or hard of hearing, with those who are hearing in carrying out 
project activities; and
    (b) Develop and implement strategies that will increase public 
awareness and understanding of deafness and other hearing impairments 
and of the artistic and intellectual achievements of deaf and hard of 
hearing individuals, including children and adults. Outreach activities 
such as promoting the project to schools, community organizations, news 
media, and relevant national organizations are encouraged.
    Applicants and resulting projects must involve individuals with 
disabilities or parents of individuals with disabilities in planning, 
implementing, and evaluating the project. (See section 661(f)(1)(A) of 
IDEA).
    All projects funded under this priority must make positive efforts 
to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with 
disabilities in programs assisted under this Act. (See section 606 of 
IDEA).
    A project's budget must include funds to attend a two-day Project 
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meeting to be held in Washington, D.C. each year of the project.

Invitational Priority

    Within this absolute priority, the Secretary is particularly 
interested in applications that meet the following invitational 
priority. However, pursuant to 34 CFR 75.105(c)(i), an application that 
meets this invitational priority does not receive competitive or 
absolute preference over applications that do not meet this priority:
    Projects that include people from a variety of cultural, racial, or 
ethnic backgrounds.
    Project Period: Up to 36 months.
    Maximum Award: The Secretary rejects and does not consider an 
application that proposes a budget exceeding $110,000 for any single 
budget period of 12 months. The Secretary rejects and does not consider 
an application that proposes a budget exceeding this maximum amount. 
The Secretary may change the maximum amount through a notice published 
in the Federal Register.
    Page Limits: The applicant must limit Part III of its application 
to the equivalent of no more than 40 double-spaced 8\1/2\ x 11'' pages 
(on one side only) with one inch margins (top, bottom, and sides). 
Please refer to the ``Page Limit Requirements for All Applications'' 
section of this notice for more specific information on this page limit 
requirement.

Absolute Priority 3--Video Description Projects (84.327C)

    This priority supports the description of national television 
programming in order to make television more accessible to persons with 
visual impairments. The intent of this priority is to provide access to 
diverse programming in order to enhance shared educational, social, and 
cultural experiences of persons who are visually impaired. The range of 
programs proposed for description may include, but is not limited to, 
children's programs, prime time programming, movies, and specials.
    To be considered for funding under this priority, a project must--
    (a) In selecting programs to be video described, include criteria 
that take into account the preference of consumers for particular 
programs, the diversity of programming available, and the contribution 
of programs to the general educational, social, and cultural experience 
of individuals with visual impairments;
    (b) Determine the total number of hours and the projected cost per 
hour for each program to be described;
    (c) For each program to be described, identify the source of 
private or other public support, if any, and the projected dollar 
amount of that support;
    (d) Identify the methods to be used in the provision of described 
video;
    (e) Demonstrate the willingness of major national television 
networks and cable companies to permit video description of their 
programs; and
    (f) Implement procedures for monitoring the extent to which an 
accurate description is provided and use this information to make 
refinements in the video description operations.
    Applicants and resulting projects must involve individuals with 
disabilities or parents of individuals with disabilities in planning, 
implementing, and evaluating the projects. (See section 661(f)(1)(A) of 
IDEA).
    All projects funded under this priority must make positive efforts 
to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with 
disabilities in programs assisted under this Act. (See section 606 of 
IDEA).
    A project's budget must include funds to attend a two-day Project 
Directors' meeting to be held in Washington, D.C. each year of the 
project.
    Project Period: Up to 36 months.
    Maximum Award: The Secretary rejects and does not consider an 
application that proposes a budget exceeding $350,000 for any single 
budget period of 12 months. The Secretary rejects and does not consider 
an application that proposes a budget exceeding this maximum amount. 
The Secretary may change the maximum amount through a notice published 
in the Federal Register.
    Page Limits: The applicant must limit Part III of its application 
to the equivalent of no more than 40 double-spaced 8\1/2\ x 11'' pages 
(on one side only) with one inch margins (top, bottom, and sides). 
Please refer to the ``Page Limit Requirements for All Applications'' 
section of this notice for more specific information on this page limit 
requirement.
    Program Authority: Section 687 of IDEA.
    Page Limit: Part III of the application, the application narrative, 
is where an applicant addresses the selection criteria that are used by 
reviewers in evaluating the application. An applicant must limit Part 
III to the equivalent of the number of pages listed under each 
priority, using the following standards: (1) A ``page'' is 8\1/2\'' x 
11'' (on one side only) with one-inch margins (top, bottom, and sides). 
(2) All text in the application narrative, including titles, headings, 
footnotes, quotations, references, and captions, as well as all text in 
charts, tables, figures, and graphs, must be double-spaced (no more 
than 3 lines per vertical inch). If using a proportional computer font, 
use no smaller than a 12-point font, and an average character density 
no greater than 18 characters per inch. If using a nonproportional font 
or a typewriter, do not use more than 12 characters to the inch.
    The page limit does not apply to Part I--the cover sheet; Part II--
the budget section (including the narrative budget justification); Part 
IV--the assurances and certifications; or the one-page abstract, 
resumes, bibliography, and letters of support. However, all of the 
application narrative must be included in Part III. If an application 
narrative uses a smaller print size, spacing, or margin that would make 
the narrative exceed the equivalent of the page limit, the application 
will not be considered for funding.

For Applications and General Information Contact

    Requests for applications and general information should be 
addressed to the Grants and Contracts Services Team, 600 Independence 
Avenue, S.W., room 3317, Switzer Building, Washington, D.C. 20202-2641. 
The preferred method for requesting information is to FAX your request 
to: (202) 205-8717. Telephone: (202) 260-9182.
    Individuals who use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD) 
may call the TDD number: (202) 205-8953. Individuals with disabilities 
may obtain a copy of this notice or the application packages referred 
to in this notice in an alternate format (e.g. Braille, large print, 
audiotape, or computer diskette) by contacting the Department as listed 
above. However, the Department is not able to reproduce in an alternate 
format the standard forms included in the application package.

Intergovernmental Review

    All programs in this notice are 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 
those program.

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                                   Individuals With Disabilities Education Act Application Notice for Fiscal Year 1998                                  
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                                                                                   Application     Deadline for      Maximum                  Estimated 
                        CFDA number and name                         Applications    deadline   intergovernmental   award (per      Page      number of 
                                                                       available       date           review          year)*      limit**       awards  
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84.324R  Outreach Projects for Infants, Toddlers, and Children with                                                                                     
 Disabilities......................................................      12/29/97      2/23/98         4/27/98        $150,000           40           21
84.324V  Research Institute to Accelerate Learning for Children                                                                                         
 with Disabilities with Curricular and Instructional Interventions                                                                                      
 in Kindergarten through Grade Three...............................      12/29/97      2/23/98         4/27/98         700,000           60            1
84.327S  Closed-Captioned Daytime Television Programs..............      12/29/97      2/23/98         4/27/98         350,000           40            4
84.327T  Cultural Experiences for Deaf or Hard of Hearing                                                                                               
 Individuals.......................................................      12/29/97      2/23/98         4/27/98         110,000           40            5
84.327C  Video Description Projects................................      12/29/97      2/23/98         4/27/98         350,000           40           2 
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* The Department rejects and does not consider an application that proposes a budget exceeding the amount listed for each priority for any single budget
  period of 12 months.                                                                                                                                  
** Applicants must limit the Application Narrative, Part III of the Application, to the page limits noted above. Please refer to the ``Page Limit''     
  section of this notice for the specific requirements. The Secretary rejects and does not consider an application that does not adhere to this         
  requirement.                                                                                                                                          

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    Note: The official version of a document is the document 
published in the Federal Register.

    Dated: December 12, 1997.
Judith E. Heumann,
Assistant Secretary for Special Education and Rehabilitative Services.
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