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PUBLIC LAW 93-415-SEPT. 7, 1974

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(1) develop and implement new approaclies. techniques, and methods with respect to juvenile delinquency programs; (2) develop and maintain community-based alternatives to traditional forms of institutionalization; (3) develop and implement effective means of diverting juveniles from the traditional juvenile justice and correctional system; (4) improve the capability of public and private agencies and organizations to provide services for delinquents and youths iu danger of becoming delinquent; (5) facilitate the adoption of the recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Standards for Juvenile Justice and the Institute as set forth pursuant to section 247; and (6) develop and implement model programs and methods to keep students in elementary and secondary schools and to prevent unwarranted and arbitrary suspensions and expulsions. (b) Not less than 25 per centum or more than 50 per centum of the funds appropriated for each fiscal year pursuant to this part shall be available only for special emphasis prevention and treatment grants and contracts made pursuant to this section. (c) At least 20 per centum of the funds available for grants and contracts made pursuant to this section shall be available for grants and contracts to private nonprofit agencies, organizations, or institutions who have had experience in dealing with youth. CONSIDERATIONS

FOR APPROVAL

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APPLICATIONS

SEC. 225. (a) Any agency, institution, or individual desiring to 42 USC 5635. receive a grant, or enter into any contract under section 224, shall submit an application at such time, in such manner, and containing or accompanied by such infoiination as the Administrator may prescribe. (b) I n accordance with guidelines established by the Administrator, each such application shall— (1) provide that the program for which assistance is sought will be administered by or under the supervision of the applicant; (2) set forth a program for carrying out one or more of the purposes set forth in section 224; (3) provide for the proper and efficient administration of such program; (4) provide for regular evaluation of the program; (5) indicate that the applicant has requested the review of the application from the State planning agency and local agency designated in section 223, when appropriate, and indicate the response of such agency to the request for review and comment on the application; (6) provide that regular reports on the program shall be sent ^^p°<-i^to the Administrator and to the State planning agency and local agency, when appropriate; (7) provide for such fiscal control and fund accounting pro- Fiscal control and cedures as may be necessary to assure prudent use, proper dis- ing. fund accountbursement, and accurate accounting of funds received under this title; and (8) indicate the response of the State agency or the local agency to the request for review and comment on the application. (c) In determining whether or not to approve applications for grants under section 224, the Administrator shall consider—

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