Source: https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/20/7221b
Timestamp: 2019-04-24 08:41:57+00:00

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a charter school support organization.
provide technical assistance to eligible applicants and authorized public chartering agencies in carrying out the activities described in paragraph (1), and work with authorized public chartering agencies in the State to improve authorizing quality, including developing capacity for, and conducting, fiscal oversight and auditing of charter schools.
reserve not more than 3 percent of such funds for administrative costs, which may include technical assistance.
A State entity may use a grant received under this section to carry out the activities described in subsection (b)(2) directly or through grants, contracts, or cooperative agreements.
such weighted lotteries are not used for the purpose of creating schools exclusively to serve a particular subset of students.
Nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to prohibit schools from specializing in providing specific services for students with a demonstrated need for such services, such as students who need specialized instruction in reading, spelling, or writing.
A grant awarded by the Secretary to a State entity under this section shall be for a period of not more than 5 years.
A subgrant awarded by a State entity under this section shall be for a period of not more than 5 years, of which an eligible applicant may use not more than 18 months for planning and program design.
The Secretary, and each State entity awarding subgrants under this section, shall use a peer-review process to review applications for assistance under this section.
in a fiscal year in which the amount of such remaining funds is insufficient to award grants under item (aa), in accordance with subparagraph (B).
to award one year of a grant under subsection (b)(1) to a high-scoring State entity, in an amount at or above the minimum amount the State entity needs to be successful for such year.
will assist charter schools representing a variety of educational approaches.
the Secretary determines that granting such waiver will promote the purpose of this part.
No State entity may receive a grant under this section for use in a State in which a State entity is currently using a grant received under this section.
An eligible applicant may not receive more than 1 subgrant under this section for each individual charter school for a 5-year period, unless the eligible applicant demonstrates to the State entity that such individual charter school has at least 3 years of improved educational results for students enrolled in such charter school with respect to the elements described in subparagraphs (A) and (D) of section 7221i(8) of this title.
a description of how the State entity will support diverse charter school models, including models that serve rural communities.
annual performance and enrollment data for each of the subgroups of students, as defined in section 6311(c)(2) of this title, except that such disaggregation of performance and enrollment data shall not be required in a case in which the number of students in a group is insufficient to yield statically reliable information or the results would reveal personally identifiable information about an individual student.
a description of any State or local rules, generally applicable to public schools, that will be waived, or otherwise not apply to such schools.
the State entity’s plan to solicit and consider input from parents and other members of the community on the implementation and operation of charter schools in the State.
in the case of a State in which local educational agencies are the only authorized public chartering agencies, the State has an appeals process for the denial of an application for a charter school.
The State entity is located in a State that ensures equitable financing, as compared to traditional public schools, for charter schools and students in a prompt manner.
The ability to share in bonds or mill levies.
The right of first refusal to purchase public school buildings.
Low- or no-cost leasing privileges.
The State entity is located in a State that uses best practices from charter schools to help improve struggling schools and local educational agencies.
The State entity supports charter schools that serve at-risk students through activities such as dropout prevention, dropout recovery, or comprehensive career counseling services.
The State entity has taken steps to ensure that all authorizing public chartering agencies implement best practices for charter school authorizing.
Acquiring supplies, training, equipment (including technology), and educational materials (including developing and acquiring instructional materials).
Carrying out necessary renovations to ensure that a new school building complies with applicable statutes and regulations, and minor facilities repairs (excluding construction).
Providing one-time, startup costs associated with providing transportation to students to and from the charter school.
Carrying out community engagement activities, which may include paying the cost of student and staff recruitment.
Providing for other appropriate, non-sustained costs related to the activities described in subsection (b)(1) when such costs cannot be met from other sources.
The number of students served by each subgrant awarded under this section and, if applicable, the number of new students served during each year of the period of the subgrant.
if known, the extent to which such practices were adopted and implemented by such other public schools.
The number and amount of subgrants awarded under this section to carry out activities described in each of subparagraphs (A) through (C) of subsection (b)(1).
how the State entity worked with authorized public chartering agencies, and how the agencies worked with the management company or leadership of the schools that received subgrant funds under this section, if applicable.
A prior section 7221b, Pub. L. 89–10, title IV, § 4303, formerly title V, § 5203, as added Pub. L. 107–110, title V, § 501, Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 1790; renumbered title IV, § 4303, Pub. L. 114–95, title IV, § 4001(b)(2)(A), (B), (D)(iii), Dec. 10, 2015, 129 Stat. 1967, related to applications from State agencies, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 114–95, § 5, title IV, § 4301(1), Dec. 10, 2015, 129 Stat. 1806, 1993, effective Dec. 10, 2015, except with respect to certain noncompetitive programs and competitive programs.
A prior section 4303 of Pub. L. 89–10 was renumbered section 8573, and is classified to section 7973 of this title.
Section effective Dec. 10, 2015, except with respect to certain noncompetitive programs and competitive programs, see section 5 of Pub. L. 114–95, set out as an Effective Date of 2015 Amendment note under section 6301 of this title.

References: § 4303
 § 5203
 § 501
 § 4303
 § 4001
 § 5
 § 4301