PUBLIC LAW 105-17^JUNE 4, 1997 111 STAT. 125 shall work in partnership with other persons and organizations involved in, and concerned with, the education of children with disabilities, including— "(i) the Governor; "(ii) parents of children with disabilities; "(iii) parents of nondisabled children; "(iv) individuals with disabilities; "(v) organizations representing individuals with disabilities and their parents, such as parent training and information centers; "(vi) community-based and other nonprofit organizations involved in the education and employ- ment of individuals with disabilities; "(vii) the lead State agency for part C; "(viii) general and special education teachers, and early intervention personnel; "(ix) the State advisory panel established under part C; "(x) the State interagency coordinating council established under part C; and "(xi) institutions of higher education within the State. "(2) OPTIONAL PARTNERS. —^A partnership under subparagraph (A) or (B) of paragraph (1) may also include— "(A) individuals knowledgeable about vocational education; "(B) the State agency for higher education; "(C) the State vocational rehabilitation agency; "(D) public agencies with jurisdiction in the areas of health, mental health, social services, and juvenile justice; and "(E) other individuals. •SEC. 653. APPLICATIONS. 20 USC 1453. " (a) IN GENERAL.— "(1) SUBMISSION.— ^A State educational agency that desires to receive a grant under this subpart shall submit to the Secretary an application at such time, in such manner, and including such information as the Secretary may require. "(2) STATE IMPROVEMENT PLAN.— The application shall include a State improvement plan that— "(A) is integrated, to the maximum extent possible, with State plans under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as appropriate; and "(B) meets the requirements of this section. " (b) DETERMINING CHILD AND PROGRAM NEEDS. — "(1) IN GENERAL.— Each State improvement plan shall identify those critical aspects of early intervention, general education, and special education programs (including professional development, based on an assessment of State and local needs) that must be improved to enable children with disabilities to meet the goals established by the State under section 612(a)(16). "(2) REQUIRED ANALYSES.—To meet the requirement of paragraph (1), the State improvement plan shall include at least—
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