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United States Code (Last Updated: May 24, 2014) |
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Title 20. EDUCATION |
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Chapter 75. EARLY LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES |
§ 9412. Local applications
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(a) In general To be eligible to receive assistance under this chapter, the Local Council shall submit an application to the Lead State Agency at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Lead State Agency may require.
(b) Contents Each application submitted pursuant to subsection (a) of this section shall include a statement ensuring that the local government entity, Indian tribe, Regional Corporation, or Native Hawaiian entity has established or designated a Local Council under section 9413 of this title, and the Local Council has developed a local plan for carrying out early learning programs under this chapter that includes— (1) a needs and resources assessment concerning early learning services and a statement describing how early learning programs will be funded consistent with the assessment; (2) a statement of how the Local Council will ensure that early learning programs will meet the performance goals reported by the Lead State Agency under this chapter; and (3) a description of how the Local Council will form collaboratives among local youth, social service, and educational providers to maximize resources and concentrate efforts on areas of greatest need.