115 STAT. 1564 PUBLIC LAW 107-110-^AN. 8, 2002 organizations in carrying out the program for which assistance is sought; "(E) a statement of the methods that will be used— "(i) to ensure that the programs will serve families most in need of the activities and services provided by this subpart; "(ii) to provide services under this subpart to individuals with special needs, such as individuals with limited English proficiency and individuals with disabilities; and "(iii) to encourage participants to remain in the program for a time sufficient to meet the program's purpose; "(F) a description of how the plan is integrated with other programs under this Act or other Acts, as appropriate; and "(G) a description of how the plan provides for rigorous and objective evaluation of progress toward the program objectives described in subparagraph (A) and for continuing use of evaluation data for program improvement. "(2) DURATION OF THE PLAN.—Each plan submitted under paragraph (1) shall— "(A) remain in effect for the duration of the eligible entity's participation under this subpart; and "(B) be periodically reviewed and revised by the eligible entity as necessary. "(d) CONSOLIDATED APPLICATION.—The plan described in subsection (c)(1) may be submitted as part of a consolidated application under section 9305. 20 USC 6381g. " SEC. 1238. AWARD OF SUBGRANTS. " (a) SELECTION PROCESS.— "(1) IN GENERAL.— The State educational agency shall establish a review panel in accordance with paragraph (3) that will approve applications that— "(A) are most likely to be successful in— "(i) meeting the purpose of this subpart; and "(ii) effectively implementing the program elements required under section 1235; "(B) demonstrate that the area to be served by the program has a high percentage or a large number of children and families who are in need of those services as indicated by high levels of poverty, illiteracy, unemploy- ment, limited English proficiency, or other need-related indicators, such as a high percentage of children to be served by the program who reside in a school attendance area served by a local educational agency eligible for participation in programs under part A, a high number or percentage of parents who have been victims of domestic violence, or a high number or percentage of parents who are receiving assistance under a State program funded under part A of title IV of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 601 et seq.); "(C) provide services for at least a 3-year age range, which may begin at birth;
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