§1461. Purpose; definition of eligible entity — Inbound Citations
20 U.S.C. § 1461
Cited by 29 provisions in release 119-102.
Citations to §1461(b)
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(2) In this section, the term “eligible entity” has the meaning given the term in section 1461(b) of this title.
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(2) In this section, the term “eligible entity” has the meaning given the term in section 1461(b) of this title.
Citations to §1461(b)(1)
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(a) The Secretary, on a competitive basis, shall award grants to, or enter into contracts or cooperative agreements with, eligible entities to carry out 1 or more of the following objectives:(1) To help address the needs identified in the State plan described in section 1453(a)(2) of this title for personnel, as defined in section 1451(b) of this title, who meet the applicable requirements described in section 1412(a)(14) of this title, to work with infants or toddlers with disabilities, or children with disabilities, consistent with the qualifications described in section 1412(a)(14) of this title.(2) To ensure that those personnel have the necessary skills and knowledge, derived from practices that have been determined, through scientifically based research, to be successful in serving those children.(3) To encourage increased focus on academics and core content areas in special education personnel preparation programs.(4) To ensure that regular education teachers have the necessary skills and knowledge to provide instruction to students with disabilities in the regular education classroom.(5) To ensure that all special education teachers meet the qualifications described in section 1412(a)(14)(C) of this title.(6) To ensure that preservice and in-service personnel preparation programs include training in—(A) the use of new technologies;(B) the area of early intervention, educational, and transition services;(C) effectively involving parents; and(D) positive behavioral supports.(7) To provide high-quality professional development for principals, superintendents, and other administrators, including training in—(A) instructional leadership;(B) behavioral supports in the school and classroom;(C) paperwork reduction;(D) promoting improved collaboration between special education and general education teachers;(E) assessment and accountability;(F) ensuring effective learning environments; and(G) fostering positive relationships with parents.
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(4) In selecting eligible entities for assistance under this subsection, the Secretary may give preference to eligible entities submitting applications that include 1 or more of the following:(A) A proposal to prepare personnel in more than 1 low incidence disability, such as deafness and blindness.(B) A demonstration of an effective collaboration between an eligible entity and a local educational agency that promotes recruitment and subsequent retention of personnel who meet the applicable requirements described in section 1412(a)(14) of this title to serve children with low incidence disabilities.
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(B) A demonstration of an effective collaboration between an eligible entity and a local educational agency that promotes recruitment and subsequent retention of personnel who meet the applicable requirements described in section 1412(a)(14) of this title to serve children with low incidence disabilities.
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(1) An eligible entity that wishes to receive a grant, or enter into a contract or cooperative agreement, under this section shall submit an application to the Secretary at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require.
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(B) An eligible entity that is not a local educational agency or a State educational agency shall include in the eligible entity’s application information demonstrating to the satisfaction of the Secretary that the eligible entity and 1 or more State educational agencies or local educational agencies will cooperate in carrying out and monitoring the proposed project.
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(3) The Secretary may require eligible entities to provide in the eligible entities’ applications assurances from 1 or more States that such States intend to accept successful completion of the proposed personnel preparation program as meeting State personnel standards or other requirements in State law or regulation for serving children with disabilities or serving infants and toddlers with disabilities.
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(1) In selecting eligible entities for assistance under this section, the Secretary shall consider the impact of the proposed project described in the application in meeting the need for personnel identified by the States.
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(2) The Secretary shall make grants and enter into contracts and cooperative agreements under this section only to eligible entities that meet State and professionally recognized qualifications for the preparation of special education and related services personnel, if the purpose of the project is to assist personnel in obtaining degrees.
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(3) In selecting eligible entities for assistance under this section, the Secretary may give preference to eligible entities that are institutions of higher education that are—(A) educating regular education personnel to meet the needs of children with disabilities in integrated settings;(B) educating special education personnel to work in collaboration with regular educators in integrated settings; and(C) successfully recruiting and preparing individuals with disabilities and individuals from groups that are underrepresented in the profession for which the institution of higher education is preparing individuals.
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(1) Each application for assistance under subsections (b), (c), and (d) shall include an assurance that the eligible entity will ensure that individuals who receive a scholarship under the proposed project agree to subsequently provide special education and related services to children with disabilities, or in the case of leadership personnel to subsequently work in the appropriate field, for a period of 2 years for every year for which the scholarship was received or repay all or part of the amount of the scholarship, in accordance with regulations issued by the Secretary.
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(a) The Secretary shall make competitive grants to, or enter into contracts or cooperative agreements with, eligible entities to provide technical assistance, support model demonstration projects, disseminate useful information, and implement activities that are supported by scientifically based research.
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(1) An eligible entity that wishes to receive a grant, or enter into a contract or cooperative agreement, under this section shall submit an application to the Secretary at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require.
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(2) To the maximum extent feasible, each eligible entity shall demonstrate that the project described in the eligible entity’s application is supported by scientifically valid research that has been carried out in accordance with the standards for the conduct and evaluation of all relevant research and development established by the National Center for Education Research.
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(2) The Secretary shall, directly or through grants, contracts, or cooperative agreements awarded to eligible entities on a competitive basis, assess the progress in the implementation of this chapter, including the effectiveness of State and local efforts to provide—(A) a free appropriate public education to children with disabilities; and(B) early intervention services to infants and toddlers with disabilities, and infants and toddlers who would be at risk of having substantial developmental delays if early intervention services were not provided to the infants and toddlers.
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(c) In this section, the term “eligible entity” means—(1) a local educational agency; or(2) a consortium consisting of a local educational agency and 1 or more of the following entities:(A) Another local educational agency.(B) A community-based organization with a demonstrated record of effectiveness in helping children with disabilities who have behavioral challenges succeed.(C) An institution of higher education.(D) A community mental health provider.(E) An educational service agency.
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(d) Any eligible entity that wishes to receive a grant, or enter into a contract or cooperative agreement, under this section shall—(1) submit an application to the Secretary at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require; and(2) involve parents of participating students in the design and implementation of the activities funded under this section.
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(e) Each eligible entity receiving a grant under this section shall prepare and submit annually to the Secretary a report on the outcomes of the activities assisted under the grant.
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(1) The Secretary may, directly or through awards to eligible entities, provide technical assistance for developing, assisting, and coordinating parent training and information programs carried out by parent training and information centers receiving assistance under section 1471 of this title and community parent resource centers receiving assistance under section 1472 of this title.
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(2) In this section, the term “eligible entity” has the meaning given the term in section 1461(b) of this title.
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(c) Each eligible entity receiving an award under subsection (a) shall develop collaborative agreements with the geographically appropriate regional resource center and, as appropriate, the regional educational laboratory supported under section 9564 of this title, to further parent and professional collaboration.
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(1) The Secretary, on a competitive basis, shall award grants to, and enter into contracts and cooperative agreements with, eligible entities to support activities described in subsections (b) and (c).
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(2) In this section, the term “eligible entity” has the meaning given the term in section 1461(b) of this title.
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(1) Any eligible entity that wishes to receive a grant, or enter into a contract or cooperative agreement, under subsection (b) or (c) shall submit an application to the Secretary at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require.
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(2) For the purpose of an application for an award to carry out activities described in subsection (c)(1)(D), such eligible entity shall—(A) be a national, nonprofit entity with a proven track record of meeting the needs of students with print disabilities through services described in subsection (c)(1)(D);(B) have the capacity to produce, maintain, and distribute in a timely fashion, up-to-date textbooks in digital audio formats to qualified students; and(C) have a demonstrated ability to significantly leverage Federal funds through other public and private contributions, as well as through the expansive use of volunteers.
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(b) The Secretary is authorized to award grants to, or enter into contracts or cooperative agreements with, eligible entities to enable the eligible entities to carry out the purposes of such parts in accordance with the comprehensive plan described in subsection (a).
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(1) In making an award of a grant, contract, or cooperative agreement under part B or C, the Secretary shall, as appropriate, require an eligible entity to demonstrate how the eligible entity will address the needs of children with disabilities from minority backgrounds.