PUBLIC LAW 102-325—JULY 23, 1992 106 STAT. 709 "(1) identify students who indicate an interest in entering the teaching profession, and provide such individuals with support programs such as— (A) scholarship funds to meet expenses; "(B) remedial and tutoring programs; "(C) counseling and support services; "(D) academic advice and guidance in course selection to prepare for teacher certification; (E) information and advice regarding eligibility for membership in the Teacher Corps established under subpart 3 of part C of this title, and other financial assistance programs; "(F) teaching mentors; "(G) motivational activities; " (H) teaching skill development; "(I) fiiture teacher clubs; and "(J) instruction in test-taking skills. "(2) establish or strengthen teacher training programs; " (3) establish or enhance early identification/articulation partnership programs with secondary schools and community colleges; "(4) establish partnerships with graduate schools of education to foster and facilitate the movement of minority students into post-graduate studies; " (5) establish programs and activities which foster and faciH- tate the movement of students interested in pursuing teaching careers from 2-year institutions to 4-year institutions, focusing particular attention on facilitating the transfer of academic credit; and " (6) improve existing assessment practices that determine an individual's qualifications to become a teacher. «SEC. 680. APPLICATION FOR TEACHER PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM. 20 USC 1112c. "(a) APPLICATION REQUIRED. —^A partnership desiring to receive a grant under section 578 shall submit an application to the Secretary. "(b) CONTENTS OF APPLICATION. —The apphcation shall include— "(1) the written and signed partnership agreement required by section 579; "(2) set forth the individuals to be served; "(3) a Usting of the elementary, if applicable, and secondary schools of the local educational agency to be involved in the program assisted under this subpart; "(4) a description of the services and activities to be offered under the program assisted under this subpart; and "(5) such additional information and assurances as the Secretary may reasonably require. "(c) STATE EDUCATIONAL AGENCY REVIEW. — Each application from a partnership for a grant under section 578 shall be forwarded to the appropriate State educational agency (unless the State educational agency is a member of the partnership) for review and comment if the State educational agency requests the opportunity for such a review. The State educational agency must complete a review of such apphcation and comment to the Secretary withhi 30 calendar days of receipt. Failure of the State educational agency to submit comments to the Secretary shall not prejudice such apphcation.
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