108 STAT. 3700 PUBLIC LAW 103-382—OCT. 20, 1994 "(b) PRIORITIES.— In approving applications under this part, the Secretary may give special consideration to applications— "(1) submitted by applicants that have not received assistance under this part or under part C of title IX of this Act (as such part was in effect on October 1, 1988); "(2) for projects that will contribute significantly to directly improving teaching and learning practices in the local community; and "(3) for projects that will— "(A) provide for a comprehensive approach to enhancing gender equity in educational institutions and agencies; "(B) draw on a variety of resources, including the resources of local educational agencies, community-based organizations, institutions of higher education, and private organizations; "(C) implement a strategy with long-term impact that will continue as a central activity of the applicant after the grant under this part has terminated; "(D) address issues of national significance that can be duplicated; and "(E) address the educational needs of women and girls who suffer multiple or compound discrimination based on sex and on race, ethnic origin, disability, or age. "(c) SPECIAL RULE.— To the extent feasible, the Secretary shall ensure that grants awarded under this part for each fiscal year address— "(1) all levels of education, including preschool, elementary and secondary education, higher education, vocational education, and adult education; "(2) all regions of the United States; and Urban and "(3) urban, rural, and suburban educational institutions, rural areas. ««((j) COORDINATION. — Research activities supported under this part— "(1) shall be carried out in consultation with the Office of Educational Research and Improvement to ensure that such activities are coordinated with and enhance the research and development activities supported by the Office; and "(2) may include collaborative research activities which are jointly funded and carried out with the Office of Educational Research and Improvement. "(e) LIMITATION. —Nothing in this part shall be construed as prohibiting men and boys from participating in any programs or activities assisted with funds under this part. 20 USC 7236. "SEC. 5206. REPORT. 'The Secretary, not later than January 1, 1999, shall submit to the President and the Congress a report on the status of educational equity for girls and women in the Nation. 20 USC 7237. "SEC. 5207. ADMINISTRATION. Reports. "(a) EVALUATION AND DISSEMINATION.—The Secretary shall evaluate in accordance with section 14701, and disseminate, materials and programs developed under this part and shall report to the Congress regarding such evaluation materials and programs not later than January 1, 1998. "(b) PROGRAM OPERATIONS.—The Secretary shall ensure that the activities assisted under this part are administered within
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