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 106 STAT. 466 PUBLIC LAW 102-325—JULY 23, 1992 "(6) provide assurances that the eligible partnership will provide the non-Federal sheire of assistance under this part, "(c) APPROVAL OF APPLICATIONS. — "(1) IN GENERAL. —The Secretary shall, in approving applications under this part, give priority to applications which describe programs tnat— Handicapped. "(A) include support for services to make captioned films, descriptive video and educational media available to individuals with disabilities who otherwise lack access to such educational materi£Js; "(B) will provide, directly or indirectly, activities or services to a significant number of postsecondary institutions; "(C) improve access to accredited telecommunications coursework for individuals with disabilities otherwise denied such access; "(D) will be available in a multistate area; "(E) include evidence of significant support for the program from the business community; or "(F) provide matching funds, in an amount which exceeds the required non-Federal share. "(2) EQUITABLE GEOGRAPHIC DISTRIBUTION OF ASSISTANCE.— In approving applications under this part the Secretary shall ensure the equitable geographic distribution of grants awarded under this part. 20 USC 1015b. "SEC. 133. AUTHORIZED ACTrVITIES. "Grants awarded under this part shall be used for one or more of the following activities: "(1) The acquisition of site equipment to provide the technical ability to receive diverse education services at schools, campuses, and work site locations. "(2) Satellite, fiber optic and other distribution systems, and for local broadcast or other local distribution capability. "(3) Pre-service or in-service education and training for kindergarten through 12th grade teachers through interactive television conferencing. ,;. "(4) Preparation of telecommunications programs and software that support national, regional or statewide efforts to provide teaching and learning materials not otherwise available for local use. "(5) A loan service of captioned films, descriptive video and educational media in order to make such materials available, in accordance with regulations issued by the Secretary, in the United States for nonprofit purposes to individuals with disabilities, parents of individuals with disabilities, and other individuals directly involved in activities for the advancement of individuals with disabilities, including addressing problems of illiteracy among individuals with disabilities. 20 USC 1015c. "SEC. 134. DEFINinON. "For the purpose of this part, the term 'public broadcasting entity* has the same meaning given to such term by section 397(11) of the Communications Act of 1934. 20 USC 1015d. "SEC 136. REPORT. "(a) IN GENERAL.— Each recipient of a grant under this part shall submit a report to the Secretary not later than 30 days after the conclusion of the grant period.

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