106 STAT. 686 PUBLIC LAW 102-325—JULY 23, 1992 "(B) demonstrated commitment to teaching in the future; and " (C) intended activities during the award period; "(2) RECOMMENDATIONS. — The statewide panel may request recommendations from teaching peers and the apphcanfs principal and superintendent on the quality of the proposal, the benefit of such proposal to education, and any other criteria for awarding fellowships as are considered appropriate by such Regulations. statewide panel. " (3) SELECTION.— Selection of members of the statewide panel shall be made in accordance with reg^ations prescribed by the Secretary. "(c) PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT.—Announcement of fellowship awards shall be made in a public ceremony. 20 USC 1105e. «SEC. 636. FELLOWSHIP REPAYMENT PROVISIONS. "Repayment of the award shall be made to the Federal Government in the case of fraud or gross noncomphance. 20 USC 1105f. "SEC. 537. SECRETARY'S RESPONSESIUTIES. "(a) GENERAL.—The Secretary shall— "(1) make awards to State educational agencies having applications approved under section 538; and (2) in cooperation with the State educational agency, conduct activities which foster communication among and bring together Christa McAuliffe fellows including activities such as written commimications, meetings, or training sessions. "(b) INFORMATION DISSEMINATION.— The Secretary shall establish a clearinghouse or otherwise provide for the collection and dissemination of information on exemplary projects for improving education that were developed in accordance with section 533(b) of this part. The Secretary may utilize the National Difiusion Network in carry- ing out the requirements of this section. 20 USC llOSg. '•SEC. 638. STATE APPLICATION. "(a) APPLICATION REQUIRED. —Each State educational agency desiring a grant under this subpart shall submit an application to the Secretary at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may reasonably require. " (b) CONTENTS.— Each application submitted pursuant to subsection (a) shall— "(1) provide assurances that Christa McAuliffe fellows will be released from teaching responsibilities for up to one school year (if the fellow's proposal requires such release time) without jeopardizing the rights such members would have had without participating in the program assisted under this subpart; "(2) provide assurances that the State educational agency, or its designee, in cooperation with local educational agencies, shall maintain accurate records regarding the activities of Christa McAuUffe fellows within the State to ensure that such members are meeting all conditions of the fellowships provided pursuant to this subpart, and shall notify the Secretary immediately upon a change in a Christa McAuliffe fellow's status rendering such fellow in violation of the conditions of the fellowship; and "(3) provide assurances that the State educational agency has consulted with local educational agencies in designing and developing the Christa McAuliffe Fellowship program.
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