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 106 STAT. 492 PUBLIC LAW 102-325—JULY 23, 1992 various programs assisted under this subpart in meeting the purposes described in this chapter. "(b) CONTENT.— The evaluations described in subsection (a) shall identify institutional, community and program practices particularly effective in increasing the access oi low-income individuals and first-generation college students to postsecondary education, the preparation of such individuals and students for postsecondary education, and such individuals' and students' success in postsecondary education. "(c) RESULTS. — In order to improve program effectiveness, the results of the ongoing evaluations described in subsection (a) shall be disseminated by the Secretary to similar programs assisted under this chapter as well as other individuals concerned with the postsecondary access and retention of low-income individuals and first-generation college students. '^CHAPTER 2—NATIONAL EARLY INTERVEN- TION SCHOLARSHIP AND PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM 20 USC 1070a-21. 20 USC 1070a-22. «SEC. 404A. EARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAM AUTHORIZED. "The Secretary is authorized, in accordance with the requirements of this chapter, to establish a program that— "(1) encourages States to provide or maintain a guarantee to eligible low-income students who obtain a high-school diploma (or its equivedent), of the financial assistance necessary to permit them to attend an institution of higher education; and "(2) provides incentives to States, in cooperation with local educational agencies, institutions of higher education, community organizations and business, to provide— "(A) additional counseling, mentoring, academic support, outreach, and supportive services to elementary, middle, and secondary school students who are at risk of dropping out of school; and "(B) information to students and their parents about the advantages of obtaining a postsecondary education and their college financing options. "SEC. 404B. STATE ELIGIBILITY AND STATE PLAN. "(a) PLAN REQUIRED FOR ELIGIBILITY. —(1) In order for a State to qualify for a grant under this chapter, the State shall submit to the Secretary a plan for carrying out the program under this chapter. Such plan shall provide for the conduct, under the State progrgim, of both a scholarship component in accordance with section 403C and an early intervention component in accordance with section 403D. "(2) Each State plan submitted pursuant to paragraph (1) be in such form, contain or be accompanied by such information or assurances, and be submitted at such time as the Secretary may require by regulation and shall— "(A) describe the activities for which assistance \mder this section is sought; and "(B) provide such additional assurances as the Secretary determines necessary to ensure compliance with the requirements of this section. , -

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