112 STAT. 1662 PUBLIC LAW 105-244 —OCT. 7, 1998 Regulations. 20 USC 1070a- 26. 20 USC 1070a- 27. amount of the scholarship for each fiscal year shall not be less than the lesser of— "(1) 75 percent of the average cost of attendance for an in-State student, in a 4-year program of instruction, at public institutions of higher education in such State, as determined in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Secretary; or "(2) the maximum Federal Pell Grant funded under section " 401 for such fiscEd year. "(c) RELATION TO OTHER ASSISTANCE.— Scholarships provided under this section shall not be considered for the purpose of awarding Federal grant assistance under this title, except that in no case shall the total amount of student financial assistance awarded to a student under this title exceed such student's total cost of attendance. "(d) ELIGIBLE STUDENTS.—A student eligible for assistance under this section is a student who— "(1) is less than 22 years old at time of first scholarship award under this section; "(2) receives a secondary school diploma or its recognized equivalent on or after January 1, 1993; "(3) is enrolled or accepted for enrollment in a program of undergraduate instruction at an institution of higher education that is located within the State's boundaries, except that, at the State's option, an eligible entity may offer scholarship program portability for recipients who attend institutions of higher education outside such State; and "(4) who participated in the early intervention component required under section 404D. "(e) PRIORITY. — The Secretary shall ensure that each eligible entity places a priority on awarding scholarships to students who will receive a Federal Pell Grant for the academic year for which the scholarship is awarded under this section, "(f) SPECIAL RULE. —An eligible entity may consider students who have successfully participated in programs funded under chapter 1 to have met the requirements of subsection (d)(4). "SEC. 404F. 21ST CENTURY SCHOLAR CERTIFICATES. "(a) AUTHORITY. —The Secretary, using funds appropriated under section 404H that do not exceed $200,000 for a fiscal year— "(1) shall ensure that certificates, to be known as 21st Century Scholar Certificates, are provided to all students participating in programs under this chapter; and "(2) may, as practicable, ensure that such certificates are provided to all students in grades 6 through 12 who attend schools at which at least 50 percent of the students enrolled are eligible for a free or reduced price lunch under the National School Lunch Act. "(b) INFORMATION REQUIRED. —A 21st Century Scholar Certificate shall be personalized for each student and indicate the amount of Federal financial aid for college which a student may be eligible to receive. - SEC. 404G. EVALUATION AND REPORT. "(a) EVALUATION. — Each eligible entity receiving a grant under this chapter shall biennially evaluate the activities assisted under
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