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 118 STAT. 128 PUBLIC LAW 108–199—JAN. 23, 2004 eligible entities with approved applications under section 305 to carry out activities to provide eligible students with expanded school choice opportunities. The Secretary may award a single grant or multiple grants, depending on the quality of applications submitted and the priorities of this title. (b) DURATION OF GRANTS.—The Secretary may make grants under this section for a period of not more than 5 years. (c) MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING.—The Secretary and the Mayor of the District of Columbia shall enter into a memorandum of understanding, as described in the statement of the managers, regarding the design of, selection of eligible entities to receive grants under, and implementation of, a program assisted under this title. SEC. 305. APPLICATIONS. (a) IN GENERAL.—In order to receive a grant under this title, an eligible entity shall submit an application to the Secretary at such time, in such manner, and accompanied by such information as the Secretary may require. (b) CONTENTS.—The Secretary may not approve the request of an eligible entity for a grant under this title unless the entity’s application includes— (1) a detailed description of— (A) how the entity will address the priorities described in section 306; (B) how the entity will ensure that if more eligible students seek admission in the program than the program can accommodate, eligible students are selected for admis sion through a random selection process which gives weight to the priorities described in section 306; (C) how the entity will ensure that if more participating eligible students seek admission to a participating school than the school can accommodate, participating eligible students are selected for admission through a random selec tion process; (D) how the entity will notify parents of eligible stu dents of the expanded choice opportunities and how the entity will ensure that parents receive sufficient informa tion about their options to allow the parents to make informed decisions; (E) the activities that the entity will carry out to pro vide parents of eligible students with expanded choice opportunities through the awarding of scholarships under section 307(a); (F) how the entity will determine the amount that will be provided to parents for the tuition, fees, and transportation expenses, if any; (G) how the entity will seek out private elementary schools and secondary schools in the District of Columbia to participate in the program, and will ensure that partici pating schools will meet the applicable requirements of this title and provide the information needed for the entity to meet the reporting requirements of this title; (H) how the entity will ensure that participating schools are financially responsible and will use the funds received under this title effectively;

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