20 U.S.C. § 9412 : US Code - Section 9412: Local applications

Search 20 U.S.C. § 9412 : US Code - Section 9412: Local applications

(a) In general
To be eligible to receive assistance under this chapter, the
Local Council shall submit an application to the Lead State Agency
at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as
the Lead State Agency may require.
(b) Contents
Each application submitted pursuant to subsection (a) of this
section shall include a statement ensuring that the local
government entity, Indian tribe, Regional Corporation, or Native
Hawaiian entity has established or designated a Local Council under
section 9413 of this title, and the Local Council has developed a
local plan for carrying out early learning programs under this
chapter that includes -
(1) a needs and resources assessment concerning early learning
services and a statement describing how early learning programs
will be funded consistent with the assessment;
(2) a statement of how the Local Council will ensure that early
learning programs will meet the performance goals reported by the
Lead State Agency under this chapter; and
(3) a description of how the Local Council will form
collaboratives among local youth, social service, and educational
providers to maximize resources and concentrate efforts on areas
of greatest need.