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 PUBLIC LAW 107-110-JAN. 8, 2002 115 STAT. 1805 "(1) whose program would provide the widest variety of choices to all students in participating schools; "(2) whose program would, through various choice options, have the most impact in allowing students in low-performing schools to attend higher-performing schools; and "(3) that is a partnership that seeks to implement an interdistrict approach to carrying out a program. "SEC. 5245. REQUIREMENTS AND VOLUNTARY PARTICIPATION. 20 USC 7225d. " (a) PARENT AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT AND NOTICE. — In carrying out a program under this subpart, an eligible entity shall— "(1) develop the program with— "(A) the involvement of parents and others in the community to be served; and "(B) individuals who will carry out the program, including administrators, teachers, principals, and other staff; and "(2) provide to parents of students in the area to be served by the program with prompt notice of— "(A) the existence of the program; "(B) the program's availability; and "(C) a clear explanation of how the program will operate. "(b) SELECTION OF STUDENTS. — An eligible entity that receives a grant under this subpart shall select students to participate in a program on the basis of a lottery, if more students apply for admission to the program than can be accommodated. "(c) VOLUNTARY PARTICIPATION. —Student participation in a program funded under this subpart shall be voluntary. "SEC. 5246. EVALUATIONS. 20 USC 7225e. "(a) IN GENERAL.— From the amount made available to carry out this subpart for any fiscal year, the Secretary may reserve not more than 5 percent— "(1) to carry out evaluations; "(2) to provide technical assistance; and "(3) to disseminate information. "(b) EVALUATIONS.— In carrying out the evaluations under subsection (a), the Secretary shall, at a minimum, address— "(1) how, and the extent to which, the programs promote educational equity and excellence; "(2) the characteristics of the students participating in the programs; and "(3) the effect of the programs on the academic achievement of students participating in the programs, particularly students who move from schools identified under section 1116 to schools not so identified, and on the overall quality of participating schools and districts. "SEC. 5247. DEFINITIONS. 20 USC 7225f. "In this subpart: "(1) CHARTER SCHOOL.— The term 'charter school' has the meaning given such term in section 5210. "(2) ELIGIBLE ENTITY.— The term 'eligible entity' means— "(A) one or more State educational agencies; "(B) one or more local educational agencies; or "(C) a partnership of— "(i) one or more—

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