PUBLIC LAW 102-325—JULY 23, 1992 106 STAT. 717 "(4) the goals, objectives, and timelines to be used in assessing the success of the plan and of the activities assisted under this section; "(5) the curriculum and training leading to the degree or credential that prepares students for the careers described in the plan; "(6) the special plans, if any, to assure that students trained pursuant to the plan will be prepared for serving in economically disadvantaged areas; and "(7) sources of financial aid, to ensure that the training program offered pursuant to tiiis section is available to all giimifled students. SELECTION AND PRIORITIES.—In evaluating the applications Handicapped, submitted under this section, the Secretary shall prescrioe criteria regarding such evaluation and shall give priority in granting funds to institutions that— "(1) prepare students for work in economically disadvantaged Eureas; "(2) plan to focus their recruitment, retention, and tr£dning efforts on disadv£mtaged students; and "(3) have demonstrated effectiveness in providing the type of training for which the institution seeks assistance under this section. "(e) DURATION AND AMOUNT.— "(1) DURATION. — ^A grant under this section shall be awarded for a period of not less than 3 years nor more than 5 years. "(2) AMOUNT.—The total amount of the grant awarded under this section to any institution of higher education for any 1 year shall not be less than $500,000 nor more than $1,000,000. '*SEC. 697. EARLY CHILDHOOD STAFF TRAINING AND PROFESSIONAL ENHANCEMENT. "(a) PROGRAM AUTHORIZED.— "(1) IN GENERAL. —The Secretary shall award grants, on a competitive basis, to States in accordance with the provisions of this section. "(2) DURATION.—Grants under this section shall be awarded for a period of 5 years. "(b) APPLICATION.—^A State desiring a grant pursuant to this section shall submit an application to the Secretary at such time, in such form and containing or accompanied by such information or assurances as the Secretary may require. "(c) LEAD AGENCY. — "(1) DESIGNATION OF LEAD AGENCY.— The chief executive officer of a State, in consiiltation with the State educational agency, desiring to receive a grant shall designate an appropriate State agency to act as the lead agency to— "(A) administer funds received under this section; "(B) develop a State plan pursuant to subsection (e); and "(C) coordinate the provision of services with other appropriate Federal, State, and local programs. "(2) ADVISORY COMMITTEE. —The lead agency shall establish an advisory committee, described in subsection (d), to assist in developing the plan required under subsection (e). "(d) ADVISORY COMMITTEE. —Each advisory committee established pursuant to subsection (c)(2) shall consist of a representative of 20 USC 1117a.
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