Notice of final guideline for the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention's Challenge Grants Program. This Program is of interest to all State formula grantees participating in the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974, as amended. This final guideline is effective on May 10, 1995. Rodney L. Albert, Social Science Program Specialist, State Relations and Assistance Division, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, at the above address. The following changes are made to the proposed guideline.
New language is italicized.
In this instance only a budget narrative of anticipated general expenses is required. State Challenge Activities is a new program authorized under the 1992 Amendments to the JJDP Act. In FY 1995, Part E received its first appropriation. The purpose of Part E is to provide incentives for States participating in the Formula Grants Program to develop, adopt, and improve policies and programs in one or more of ten specified Challenge Activities. Developing and adopting policies and programs designed to serve as alternatives to suspension and expulsion from school.