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 PUBLIC LAW 103-382—OCT. 20, 1994 108 STAT. 3845 the opportunities available to, the residents of the communities served by such schools; "(3) by using school facilities, equipment, and resources, communities can promote a more efficient use of public education facilities, especially in rural and inner city areas where limited financial resources have enhanced the necessity for local public schools to become social service centers; "(4) the high technology, global economy of the 21st century will require lifelong learning to keep America's workforce competitive and successful, and local puolic schools should provide centers for lifelong learning and educational opportunities for individuals of all ages; and "(5) 21st Century Community Learning Centers enable the entire community to develop an education strategy that addresses the educational needs of all members of local communities. "SEC. 10903. PROGRAM AUTHORIZATION. 20 USC 8243. "(a) GRANTS BY THE SECRETARY.— The Secretary is authorized, in accordance with the provisions of this part, to award grants to rural and inner-city public elementary or secondary schools, or consortia of such schools, to enable such schools or consortia to plan, implement, or to expand projects that benefit the educational, health, social service, cultural, and recreational needs of a rural or inner-city community. "(b) EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION.— In awarding grants under this Urban and part, the Secretary shall assure an equitable distribution of assist- ""^''^^ areas, ance among the States, among urban and rural areas of the United States, and among urban and rural areas of a State. "(c) GRANT PERIOD.— The Secretary shall award grants under this part for a period not to exceed 3 years. "(d) AMOUNT. — The Secretary shall not award a grant under this part in any fiscal year in an amount less than $35,000. "SEC. 10904. APPLICATION REQUIRED. 20 USC 8244. "(a) APPLICATION. —To be eligible to receive a grant under this part, an elementary or secondary school or consortium shall submit an application to the Secretary at such time, in such manner, and accompanied by such information as the Secretary may reasonably prescribe. Each such application shall include— "(1) a comprehensive local plan that enables the school or consortium to serve as a center for the delivery of education and human resources for members of a community; "(2) an evaluation of the needs, available resources, and goals and objectives for the proposed project in order to determine which activities will be undertaken to address such needs; and "(3) a description of the proposed project, including— "(A) a description of the mechanism that will be used to disseminate information in a manner that is understandable and accessible to the community; "(B) identification of Federal, State, and local programs to be merged or coordinated so that public resources may be maximized; "(C) a description of the collaborative efforts to be undertaken by community-based organizations, related public agencies, businesses, or other appropriate organizations;

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