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 PUBLIC LAW 99-498—OCT. 17, 1986

100 STAT. 1497

for use during the first 2 fiscal years after selection, and (2) for institutions demonstrating successful performance with the planning grant, a renewal grant for use during not more than 2 additional years. APPLICATIONS

513. (a) CONTENTS OF APPLICATIONS.—Applications for grants under this part shall demonstrate that— "(1) the applicant will establish and maintain a program of midcareer teacher retraining designed to prepare individuals for teacher certification requirements who already have a baccalaureate or advanced degree and job experience in education-related fields of study, including pre-school and early childhood education; "(2) the applicant has designed a program which includes at least the following elements: "(A) a screening mechanism to assure that individuals who are admitted to the program possess the current subject matter knowledge and the characteristics that would make them likely to succeed as classroom teachers; "(B) a clear set of program goals and expectations which are communicated to participants; and "(C) a curriculum that, when successfully completed, will provide participants with the skills and credentials needed —sl> to teach in specific subject areas, as well as a realistic perspective on the educational process; "(3) the program has been developed with the cooperation and assistance of the local business community; "(4) the program will be operated under a cooperative agreement between the institution and one or more State or local educational agencies; and "(5) the program will be designed and operated with the active participation of qualified classroom teachers, including early childhood education specialists, and will include an inservice training component and follow-up assistance. "(b) REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS.—Applications for grants under this part shall be reviewed by a panel of experts in teacher training designated by the Secretary. The Secretary shall, to the extent of available funds, select at least one applicant from each of the 10 regions served by the Department and assure that programs offered reflect all significant areas of national need in which shortages exist. "SEC.

Grants. 20 USC 1103b.

State and local governments.

AMOUNT OF GRANTS

"SEC. 514. The initial planning grant to an institution of higher education under this part shall not exceed $100,000 for the 2 years for which it is available. The renewal grant to an institution under this part shall not exceed $50,000 for each of the 2 years for which it is available.

20 USC 1103c.

REPORTS AND INFORMATION

"SEC. 515. Each institution of higher education that receives a grant under this part shall submit to the Secretary such reports and other information on the program it conducts under this part as the Secretary deems necessary. The Secretary shall disseminate such

20 USC 1103d.

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