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20 USC § 1453 - Applications
Submission A State educational agency that desires to receive a grant under this part shall submit to the Secretary an application at such time, in such manner, and including such information as the Secretary may require.
State plan The application shall include a plan that identifies and addresses the State and local needs for the personnel preparation and professional development of personnel, as well as individuals who provide direct supplementary aids and services to children with disabilities, and that—
is designed to enable the State to meet the requirements of section 1412
(a)(14) of this title and section 1435
(a)(8) and (9) of this title;
is based on an assessment of State and local needs that identifies critical aspects and areas in need of improvement related to the preparation, ongoing training, and professional development of personnel who serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and children with disabilities within the State, including—
Requirement The State application shall contain an assurance that the State educational agency will carry out each of the strategies described in subsection (b)(4).
Elements of State personnel development plan Each State personnel development plan under subsection (a)(2) shall—
describe a partnership agreement that is in effect for the period of the grant, which agreement shall specify—
the nature and extent of the partnership described in section 1452
(b) of this title and the respective roles of each member of the partnership, including the partner described in section 1452
(b)(3) of this title if applicable; and
describe those strategies the State educational agency will use to address the professional development and personnel needs identified under subsection (a)(2) and how such strategies will be implemented, including—
describe how the State educational agency will assess, on a regular basis, the extent to which the strategies implemented under this part have been effective in meeting the performance goals described in section 1412
In general The Secretary shall use a panel of experts who are competent, by virtue of their training, expertise, or experience, to evaluate applications for grants under section 1451
Composition of panel A majority of a panel described in paragraph (1) shall be composed of individuals who are not employees of the Federal Government.
Payment of fees and expenses of certain members The Secretary may use available funds appropriated to carry out this part to pay the expenses and fees of panel members who are not employees of the Federal Government.
Reporting procedures Each State educational agency that receives a grant under this part shall submit annual performance reports to the Secretary. The reports shall—
analyze the effectiveness of the State educational agency’s activities under this part and of the State educational agency’s strategies for meeting its goals under section 1412
(Pub. L. 91–230, title VI, § 653, as added Pub. L. 108–446, title I, § 101,Dec. 3, 2004, 118 Stat. 2768.)
The Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, referred to in subsec. (a)(2)(C), is Pub. L. 89–10, Apr. 11, 1965, 79 Stat. 27, which is classified generally to chapter 70 (§ 6301 et seq.) of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 6301 of this title and Tables.
The Rehabilitation Act of 1973, referred to in subsec. (a)(2)(C), is Pub. L. 93–112, Sept. 26, 1973, 87 Stat. 355, which is classified generally to chapter 16 (§ 701 et seq.) of Title 29, Labor. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 701 of Title 29 and Tables.
A prior section 1453,Pub. L. 91–230, title VI, § 653, as added Pub. L. 105–17, title I, § 101,June 4, 1997, 111 Stat. 125, related to grant applications, prior to the general amendment of subchapters I to IV of this chapter by Pub. L. 108–446.
Another prior section 1453,Pub. L. 91–230, title VI, § 653,Apr. 13, 1970, 84 Stat. 187; Pub. L. 94–142, § 6(b),Nov. 29, 1975, 89 Stat. 795; Pub. L. 99–386, title II, § 204,Aug. 22, 1986, 100 Stat. 823, related to establishment and operation of centers on educational media and materials for handicapped, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 99–457, title III, § 316,Oct. 8, 1986, 100 Stat. 1171.