communities to develop the best strategies to inte-
grate after-school programs into the whole education
of their youth. Strategies developed locally best fit
the unique needs of each community and those of its
school-aged citizens.
‘‘SEC. 10903. PROGRAM AUTHORIZATION.
‘‘(a) GRANTS BY THE SECRETARY.—The Secretary is
authorized, in accordance with the provisions of this part,
to award grants to rural and inner-city schools and organi-
zations, or consortia of such schools or organizations, to
enable such schools or organizations to plan, implement,
or to expand after-school projects that benefit the edu-
cational, health, social service, cultural, and recreational
needs of a rural or inner-city youth.
‘‘(b) 
EQUITABLE
DISTRIBUTION.—In 
awarding
grants under this part, the Secretary shall assure an equi-
table distribution of assistance among the States, among
urban and rural areas of the United States, and among
urban and rural areas of a State.
‘‘(c) GRANT PERIOD.—The Secretary shall award
grants under this part for a period not to exceed 3 years.
‘‘(d) AMOUNT.—The Secretary shall not award a
grant under this part in any fiscal year in an amount less
than $40,000.
‘‘SEC. 10904. APPLICATION REQUIRED.
‘‘(a) APPLICATION.—To be eligible to receive a grant
under this part, a school or organization, or consortia of
such schools or organizations, shall submit an application
to the Secretary at such time, in such manner, and accom-
panied by such information as the Secretary may reason-
ably prescribe. Each such application shall include—
‘‘(1) a comprehensive local plan that enables
the school or organization, or consortia of such
schools or organizations, to serve as a center for the
delivery of education and human resources for youth
through after-school programs;
‘‘(2) an evaluation of the needs, available re-
sources, and goals and objectives for the proposed
project in order to determine which activities will be
undertaken to address such needs; and
‘‘(3) a description of the proposed project,
including—
‘‘(A) a description of the mechanism that
will be used to disseminate information in a
manner that is understandable and accessible to
the community;
‘‘(B) identification of Federal, State, and
local programs to be merged or coordinated so
that public resources may be maximized;
‘‘(C) a description of the collaborative ef-
forts to be undertaken by community-based or-
ganizations, related public agencies, businesses,
or other appropriate organizations;
‘‘(D) a description of how the school, orga-
nization, or consortia of such schools or organi-
zations, will serve as a delivery center for exist-
ing and new after-school services; and
‘‘(E) an assurance that the school, organi-
zation, or consortia of such schools or organiza-
tions, will establish a facility utilization policy
that specifically states—
‘‘(i) the rules and regulations applica-
ble to building and equipment use; and
‘‘(ii) supervision guidelines.
‘‘(b) PRIORITY.—The Secretary shall give priority to
applications describing projects that offer a broad selec-
tion of services which address the needs of youth in after-
school programs.
‘‘SEC. 10905. USES OF FUNDS.
‘‘Grants awarded under this part may be used to
plan, implement, or expand community learning centers.
‘‘SEC. 10906. DEFINITIONS.
‘‘For the purpose of this part—
‘‘(1) the term ‘‘community learning center’’
means an entity that provides educational, rec-
reational, health, and social service programs for
youth within a local community;
‘‘(2) the term ‘‘organization’’ means a youth
development group, local charity, religious organiza-
tion, community-based organization, or faith-based
organization;
‘‘(3) the term ‘‘school’’ means a public elemen-
tary or secondary school.
‘‘(4) the term ‘‘after-school program’’ means a
child care program to assist working parents when
school is not in session, including before- and after-
school, weekends, holidays, and vacations.
‘‘SEC. 10907. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.
‘‘There 
are 
authorized 
to 
be 
appropriated
$1,000,000,000 for fiscal year 2001, and such sums as
may be necessary for each succeeding fiscal year there-
after, to carry out this part.’’.
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