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###### Department of Education

          - [CFDA No.: 84.293B] 

# FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Rebecca Richey, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Room 5619, Switzer Building, Washington, D.C. 20202-6510. Telephone: (202) 205-9717. 

Ana Garcia, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Room 5625, Switzer Building, Washington, D.C. 20202-6510. Telephone: (202) 205-8077. 

Itzetht Testa-Salcedo, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Room 5630, Switzer Building, Washington, D.C. 20202-6510. Telephone: (202) 205-8726.

Individuals who use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1-800-877-8339 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m., Eastern time, Monday through Friday. 

Individuals with disabilities may obtain this notice in an alternative format (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, or computer diskette) on request to the contact persons listed in the preceding paragraph. Please note, however, that the Department is not able to reproduce in an alternative format the standard forms included in the notice. 

## Electronic Access to This Document 

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# Note:

                                The official version of this document is the document published in the                                 **Federal Register**                                . Free Internet access to the official edition of the                                 **Federal Register**                                 and the Code Federal Regulations is available on GPO Access at:                                 *http://www.access.gpo.gov/​nara/​index.html*

Program Authority:20 U.S.C. 7511-7514. 

Dated: November 16, 2000.

Art Love, 

Acting Director, Office of Bilingual Education and Minority Languages Affairs. 

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## Appendix

## Part I

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## Part II

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## Part III—Application Narrative

### Application Narrative Instructions 

#### Mandatory Page Limit for the Application Narrative 

                                The narrative is the section of the application where you address the selection criteria used by reviewers in evaluating the application. You must limit the narrative to the equivalent of                                 *no more than 35 pages,*                                 using the following standards:                             

(1) A page is 8.5″ × 11″, on one side only with 1″ margins at the top, bottom, and both sides. 

(2) You must double space (no more than three lines per vertical inch) 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. 

If you use a proportional computer font, you may not use a font smaller than a 12-point font. If you use a non-proportional font or a typewriter, you may not use more than 12 characters per inch. 

The page limit does not apply to the Application for Federal Education Assistance Form (ED 424); the Budget Information Form (ED 524) and attached itemization of costs; the other application forms and attachments to those forms; the assurances and certifications; or the one-page abstract and table of contents described below. 

If, in order to meet the page limit, you use print size, spacing or margins smaller than the standards specified in this notice, your application will not be considered for funding. 

### Additional Guidance 

#### Abstract

The narrative section should be preceded by a one-page abstract that includes a short description of the population to be served by the project, project objectives, and planned project activities. 

#### Table of Contents 

The application should include a table of contents listing the various parts of the narrative in the order of the selection criteria. The table should include the page numbers where the parts of the narrative are found. 

#### Budget 

A separate budget summary and cost itemization must be provided on the Budget Information Form (ED 524) and in the itemized budget for each project year. Budget line items should be directly related to the activities proposed to achieve the goals and objectives of the project. 

#### Selection Criteria 

The narrative should address fully all aspects of the selection criteria in the order listed and should give detailed information regarding each criterion. Do not simply paraphrase the criteria. Do not include resumes or curriculum vitae for project personnel; provide position descriptions instead. Do not include bibliographies, letters of support, or appendices in your application. 

#### Final Application Preparation 

Submit three copies of the application, including one copy with an original signature on each form that requires the signature of the authorized representative. Do not use elaborate bindings, notebooks, or covers. The application must be mailed or hand-delivered to the U.S. Department of Education Application Control Center (ACC). If mailed, the application must be postmarked by the deadline date. 

## Additional Materials

### Estimated Burden Statement 

According to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, no persons are required to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a valid OMB control number. The valid OMB control number for this information collection is OMB No. 1885-0540 (Exp. 12/31/2001). The time required to complete this information collection is estimated to average 80 hours per response, including the time to review instructions, search existing data resources, gather the data needed, and complete and review the information collection. 

If you have any comments concerning the accuracy of the time estimate or suggestions for improving this form, please write to: U.S. Department of Education, Washington, DC 20202-4651. 

If you have comments or concerns regarding the status of your individual submission of this form, write directly to: Office of Bilingual Education and Minority Languages Affairs, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW., Room 5605, Switzer Building, Washington, DC 20202-6510. 

### Foreign Language Assistance Program Grants to Local Educational Agencies Additional Non-Regulatory Guidance (Questions and Answers) 

                                Q.                                 *How does an applicant for the Foreign Language Assistance Program address the requirements set forth by the Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA)?*

A. Each applicant should align program goals and objectives with the following GPRA indicators for the Foreign Language Assistance Program: 

*Goal:*                                 Help students reach the national education objective of mastering one or more foreign languages.                            

*Objective 1:*                                 Improve foreign language proficiency of students served by the Foreign Language Assistance Program (FLAP).                             

*Indicator 1.1:*                                 Increased student achievement: The percentage of students participating in Foreign Language Assistance Program-supported instruction who demonstrate educationally significant progress toward achieving communicative language proficiency will increase annually.                             

*Objective 2:*                                 Build capacity of schools in FLAP to teach foreign languages.                             

*Indicator 2.1:*                                 The percentage of grantees that use national standards for determining student performance gains will increase annually.                            

                                Q.                                 *May a local educational agency (LEA) apply for both a Foreign Language Assistance Program grant and a Comprehensive School or Program Development and Implementation grant in the same school?*

A. An LEA may apply for two grants, but can be determined to be ineligible for funding under one of the grants if there are activities between the two grants that overlap or duplicate one another. 

                                Q.                                 *How does an applicant comply with Executive Order 12372, the Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs, item #10 of the Application for Federal Education Assistance (ED 424)?*

                                A. Applicants must first review the State Single Point of Contact (SPOC) list available at                                 *http://www.whitehouse.gov/​omb/​grants/​spoc.html.*                                 If a State contact is included in the list, the applicant must contact the SPOC to inquire about the State's process under Executive Order 12372. If the State requests the application for review, a copy of the cover letter sent to the State contact must be submitted with the application package and Item #10 checked                                 *Yes*                                 with the date included. If the program is not covered by the Executive order, or the State has not selected the program for review, Item #10 must be checked                                 *No*                                 and the reason checked.                             

                                Q.                                 *May an LEA submit a proposal for afternoon and Saturday foreign language instruction?*

A. The purpose of the Foreign Language Assistance Program is to pay the Federal share of the cost of innovative model programs, providing for the establishment, improvement or expansion of foreign language study. Therefore, it is recommended that the majority of instruction be carried out during the traditional school day with supplemental activities in the afternoon and/or Saturday. 

                                Q.                                 *How will the Secretary comply with the statutory requirement, set out in section 7204(b) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, to give special consideration to applications that describe programs that: (1) Include intensive summer foreign language programs for professional development; (2) link non-native English speakers in the community; or (3) promote the sequential study of a foreign language for students, beginning in elementary schools?*

A. The Secretary has established a competitive priority to comply with this statutory requirement. Under that priority, the Secretary awards three additional points to applications that propose to carry out one or more of the activities specified in section 7204(b) of the Act in a particularly effective way. These points would be in addition to any points the application earns under the Selection Criteria. This priority is set out in full in the Application Notice. 

                                Q.                                 *How can an applicant promote two-way language learning?*

                                A. Two-way language learning is promoted through encouraging interaction between non-native English speakers and foreign language learners in an instructional setting for purposes of facilitating foreign language acquisition. Although improvement of the English language skills of non-native English speakers is a desirable ancillary benefit of a project that utilizes two-way language learning, the primary focus of projects funded under the Foreign Language Assistance program must be on foreign language learning. As a consequence, funds received under the Foreign Language                                       ( print page 70447)                                    Assistance Program may not be used to fund an activity that is solely or primarily concerned with English language instruction.                             

                                Q.                                 *What is the definition of “elementary school” or “secondary school”?*

A. The definitions of these two terms are set out in section 14101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act. The term “elementary school” means a non-profit institutional day or residential school that provides elementary education, as determined under State law. The term “secondary school” means a non-profit institutional day or residential school that provides secondary education as determined under State law, except that such term does not include any education beyond the twelfth grade. 

                                Q.                                 *What is the State's or LEA's share of costs for the Foreign Language Assistance program for each fiscal year?*

A. The State's or LEA's share is 50 percent. However, a waiver may be granted for an LEA if the Secretary determines that the LEA does not have adequate resources to pay the non-Federal share of the cost of the activities. (Section 7203(c), 20 U.S.C. 7513(c)). The Education Department General Administrative Regulations, at 34 CFR 80.24, also addresses Federal Cost sharing requirements. 

                                Q.                                 *How does an LEA apply for a waiver of the non-Federal share of costs?*

A. The Secretary suggests that local educational agencies that wish to do so request a waiver from the requirements of section 7203(c) of the Act in a letter attached to the application or as a part of the narrative of their grant proposal. This waiver request should include information that will assist the Secretary in determining whether the local educational agency seeking a waiver “does not have adequate resources to pay the non-Federal share of the costs of the activities assisted under [the Foreign Language Assistance program].” (Section 7203(b) of the Act, 20 U.S.C. 7513(c)(2)). 

                                Q.                                 *Under this program, may an applicant propose to hire foreign language teachers?*

A. Yes, program funds may be used to hire foreign language teachers. 

                                Q.                                 *May two districts apply together if they are already working together in an elementary school foreign language program?*

A. Yes, the statute does not prohibit school districts from applying together. The requirements on group applications are in 34 CFR 75.127-75.129. 

                                Q.                                 *How can an LEA ensure that their proposed program design will lead to an enhanced and effective foreign language program?*

A. An LEA may consider the National and State foreign language content standards when designing their program. 
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## Project Documentation

# Note:

Submit the appropriate documents and information as specified below for the following programs: Foreign Language Assistance Grant.

### Section I

Evidence of compliance with the Federal requirements for participation of students enrolled in nonprofit private schools. (See section 7116(h)(2) of Public Law 103-382 and 34 CFR 75.119, 76.642, and 76.656 below.) 

####                             § 7116. Applications.                        

“(2) In designing the program for which application is made, the needs of children in nonprofit private elementary and secondary schools have been taken into account through consultation with appropriate private school officials and, consistent with the number of such children enrolled in such schools in the area to be served whose educational needs are of the type and whose language and grade levels are of a similar type to those which the program is intended to address, after consultation with appropriate private school officials, provision has been made for the participation of such children on a basis comparable to that provided for public school children.”

(Authority: 20 U.S.C. 7426(h)(2))

####                             § 75.119 Information needed if private schools participate.                        

If a program requires the applicant to provide an opportunity for participation of students enrolled in private schools, the application must include the information required of subgrantees under 34 CFR 76.656. (Approved by the Office of Management and Budget under control number 1880-0513)

(Authority: 20 U.S.C. 1221e-3(a)(1))

####                             § 76.652 Consultation with representatives of private school students.                        

(a) An applicant for a subgrant shall consult with appropriate representatives of students enrolled in private schools during all phases of the development and design of the project covered by the application, including consideration of:

(1) Which children will receive benefits under the project;

(2) How the childen's needs will be identified;

(3) What benefits will be provided; 

(4) How the benefits will be provided; and 

(5) How the project will be evaluated.

(b) A subgrantee shall consult with appropriate representatives of students enrolled in private schools before the subgrantee makes any decision that affects the opportunities of those students to participate in the project.

(c) The applicant or subgrantee shall give the appropriate representatives a genuine opportunity to express their views regarding each matter subject to the consultation requirements in this section.

(Authority: 20 U.S.C. 1121e-3(a)(1))

####                             § 76.656 Information in an application for a subgrant.                        

An applicant for a subgrant shall include the following information in its application:

(a) A description of how the applicant will meet the Federal requirements for participation of students enrolled in private schools.

(b) The number of students enrolled in private schools who have been identified as eligible to benefit under the program.

(c) The number of students enrolled in private schools who will receive benefits under the program.

(d) The basis the applicant used to select the students.

(e) The manner and extent to which the applicant complied with § 76.652 (consultation).

(f) The places and times that the students will receive benefits under the program.

(g) The differences, if any, between the program benefits the applicant will provide to public and private school students, and the reasons for the differences.

(Authority: 20 U.S.C. 1221e-3(a)(1))

### Section II

Check the appropriate box below:

_ There are no eligible nonprofit private schools in the proposed service delivery area that wish to participate in the project.

_ One or more eligible nonprofit private schools in the proposed service delivery area wish to participate in the project and are listed on the enclosed student Data form.

_ There are no eligible nonprofit private schools in the proposed service delivery area.
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