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 PUBLIC LAW 100-297—APR. 28, 1988

102 STAT. 341

in implementing other home-based education activities that reinforce and extend classroom instruction and student motivation; and (6) securing technical assistance, including training, to design and carry out family involvement programs. (c) PRIVATE SCHOOL STUDENTS.—An application may, consistent with the number of children enrolled in private elementary and secondary schools located in the school district of an eligible educational agency, provide for the participation of such children, their families and teachers. Subpart 3—Administrative Provisions SEC. 3231, BOARD AUTHORIZED. (a) FUND FOR THE IMPROVEMENT AND REFORM OF SCHOOLS AND TEACHING BOARD ESTABLISHED.—(1) There is established the Fund

Board. (2)(A) The Board shall— (i) advise the Secretary concerning developments in education that merit the attention of the Secretary; (ii) identify promising initiatives to be supported under this part; and (iii) advise the Secretary and the Director of the Fund on the selection of projects under consideration for support, planning documents, guidelines, and procedures for grant competitions carried out by the Fund. (B) The Secretary shall provide such information and assistance as may be necessary to enable the Board to carry out its functions under this part. (3)(A) The Board shall be composed of 15 members and the Secretary. Appointed members of the Board shall be appointed from among individuals who have extensive backgrounds in the field of education and shall represent a broad range of viewpoints and experience. (B)(i) The term of office of each member of the Board shall be 3 years, except that, subject to the provisions of paragraphs (4) and (5), the members first taking office shall serve as designated by the Secretary, one-third of the members for terms of 1 year, one-third of the members for terms of 2 years, and one-third of the members for terms of 3 years; (ii) Any member appointed to fill a vacancy shall serve for the remainder of the term for which the predecessor of such member was appointed. No Board member may serve more than 2 consecutive terms. (4) The initial membership of the Board shall be appointed by the Secretary after consultation with appropriate educational organizations and other interest groups. (5) As vacancies occur, new members of the Board shall be appointed by the Secretary from among individuals who are nominated by the Board. The Board shall nominate at least 3 individuals for each vacancy. (6) The Board shall elect a chairman and vice-chairman from among its membership. (7) The Board shall meet at least 3 times each year. A meeting shall also be held whenever one-third of the Board members request

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