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 PUBLIC LAW 100-297—APR. 28, 1988

102 STAT. 225

"(4) describe procedures— "(A) for submitting applications for programs described in sections 2006 and 2007 for distribution of payments under this part within the State, and "(B) for approval of applications by the appropriate State agency, including appropriate procedures to assure that such agency will not disapprove an application without notice and opportunity for a hearing. "(c) INFORMATIONAL REQUIREMENTS.—Each State application shall also contain the following: "(1) A projection of the supply and demand for teachers within the State in all the mathematics and science subject areas at the elementary and secondary levels, including a consideration of the impact of changing State graduation requirements and other State reforms upon such supply. "(2) An assessment of the current elementary and secondary curriculum needs within the State in mathematics and science. "(d) DESCRIPTION OF ASSISTED ACTIVITIES.—Each application shall also contain the following descriptions: "(1) How the programs under this Act will meet the teacher training and curriculum needs projected under subsections (c)(D and (c)(2). "(2) The specific activities that will be undertaken that involve institutions of higher education. "(3) The specific activities that will be supported with funds reserved for State use and how those activities relate to the State's needs in mathematics and science. "(4) The specific activities the State will support to improve access of historically underrepresented groups in mathematics and science education. "(e) APPROVAL.—The Secretary shall expeditiously approve any State application that meets the requirements of this section. "SEC. 2009. LOCAL APPLICATION.

"(a) APPLICATION.—A local educational agency that desires to receive a grant under this part shall submit an application which covers a 3-year period (singly or in conjunction with other local educational agencies, institutions of higher education, or an intermediate educational unit). "(b) CONTENTS OF APPLICATION.—A local educational agency application shall— "(1) provide a summary assessment of— "(A) the needs of its current teachers in mathematics and science and whether a shortage of such qualified teachers exists or will exist within 5 years after the date of the application; "(B) the current levels of mathematics and science student achievement in the local educational agency; and "(C) the curricular needs of the local educational agency in mathematics and science; "(2) describe how the local educational agency plans to use funds received under this part to meet the needs described in paragraph (I)(A); "(3) if applicable, describe how funds under this part will be coordinated with State and local and other Federal resources, especially with respect to any programs available from the

20 USC 2989.

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