A private, nonprofit agency is eligible to apply under this program if it has an agreement with an LEA to provide training in drug abuse counseling to individuals who will provide such counseling in schools. Targeting Counselors, social workers, psychologists, or nurses in elementary and secondary schools are the intended recipients of training. Services Services include the development and implementation of comprehensive intervention and prevention programs in drug and alcohol abuse education.
Activities feature drug abuse prevention, counseling, and referrals services.
It is designed to improve the quality of drug abuse counseling services in key areas, and to increase the number of school personnel equipped with skills to provide certain drug abuse counseling services. D.A.T.E. Coordinators in local school districts. Program Administration Awards were made to grantees in 21 states. The regulations governed the FY 1994 Counselor Training Grants competition. The new regulations adopt the selection criteria in 34 CFR Part 231 for the award of grants and provide more specific guidance in the administration of the program.