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 124 STAT. 338 PUBLIC LAW 111–148—MAR. 23, 2010 ‘‘(aa) randomized controlled research designs, and the evaluation results have been published in a peer-reviewed journal; or ‘‘(bb) quasi-experimental research designs. ‘‘(II) The model conforms to a promising and new approach to achieving the benchmark areas specified in paragraph (1)(A) and the participant outcomes described in paragraph (2)(B), has been developed or identified by a national organization or institution of higher education, and will be evaluated through well-designed and rigorous process. ‘‘(ii) MAJORITY OF GRANT FUNDS USED FOR EVI- DENCE-BASED MODELS.—An eligible entity shall use not more than 25 percent of the amount of the grant paid to the entity for a fiscal year for purposes of conducting a program using the service delivery model described in clause (i)(II). ‘‘(iii) CRITERIA FOR EVIDENCE OF EFFECTIVENESS OF MODELS.—The Secretary shall establish criteria for evidence of effectiveness of the service delivery models and shall ensure that the process for establishing the criteria is transparent and provides the opportunity for public comment. ‘‘(B) ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS.— ‘‘(i) The program adheres to a clear, consistent model that satisfies the requirements of being grounded in empirically-based knowledge related to home visiting and linked to the benchmark areas speci- fied in paragraph (1)(A) and the participant outcomes described in paragraph (2)(B) related to the purposes of the program. ‘‘(ii) The program employs well-trained and com- petent staff, as demonstrated by education or training, such as nurses, social workers, educators, child development specialists, or other well-trained and com- petent staff, and provides ongoing and specific training on the model being delivered. ‘‘(iii) The program maintains high quality super- vision to establish home visitor competencies. ‘‘(iv) The program demonstrates strong organiza- tional capacity to implement the activities involved. ‘‘(v) The program establishes appropriate linkages and referral networks to other community resources and supports for eligible families. ‘‘(vi) The program monitors the fidelity of program implementation to ensure that services are delivered pursuant to the specified model. ‘‘(4) PRIORITY FOR SERVING HIGH-RISK POPULATIONS.—The eligible entity gives priority to providing services under the program to the following: ‘‘(A) Eligible families who reside in communities in need of such services, as identified in the statewide needs assessment required under subsection (b)(1)(A). ‘‘(B) Low-income eligible families. ‘‘(C) Eligible families who are pregnant women who have not attained age 21.