A State board that is dissatisfied with the final action of the Assistant Secretary in disapproving a State plan is afforded reasonable notice and opportunity for a hearing. There are Tech-Prep Consortia in all 50 States, DC, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. 400 Maryland Ave., SW., Washington, DC 20202-7241. Funds are allotted to States according to a formula based on States' populations in three age groups, and their per capita income averaged for the three most recent consecutive fiscal years. A fourth distribution, weighted 15 percent, is based on the sums of the amounts resulting from the three year group distributions.
States draw funds as needed under the electronic transfer system.
It shall consist of the 2 years of secondary school preceding graduation and 2 years of higher education, or an apprenticeship program of at least 2 years following secondary instruction, with a common core of required proficiency in mathematics, science, communications, and technologies designed to lead to an associate degree or certificate in a specific career field. It shall also include the development of a tech-prep education program curricula and inservice training for teachers and counselors designed to meet consortium needs. Each program shall provide equal access to the full range of technical preparation programs to individuals who are members of special populations and provide for preparatory services that assist all participants in the program. A quarterly Federal Cash Transaction Report is required under the electronic transfer system. In accordance with Section 443 of the General Education Provisions Act, as amended by the Improving America's Schools Act, grantees must maintain records for 3 years.