20 USC 1140b - Grants, contracts, and cooperative agreements authorized

U.S Code last checked for updates: Nov 23, 2024

§ 1140b.

Grants, contracts, and cooperative agreements authorized

(a)

Competitive grants, contracts, and cooperative agreements authorized

(1)

In general

(2)

Awards for professional development and technical assistance

(b)

Duration; activities

(1)

Duration

(2)

Authorized activities

A grant, contract, or cooperative agreement awarded under this subpart shall be used to carry out one or more of the following activities:

(A)

Teaching methods and strategies

(B)

Effective transition practices

(C)

Synthesizing research and information

(D)

Distance learning

(E)

Disability career pathways

(i)

In general

The provision of information, training, and technical assistance to secondary and postsecondary faculty, staff, and administrators with respect to disability-related fields that would enable such faculty, staff, and administrators to—

(I)

encourage interest and participation in such fields, among students with disabilities and other students;

(II)

enhance awareness and understanding of such fields among students with disabilities and other students;

(III)

provide educational opportunities in such fields for students with disabilities and other students;

(IV)

teach practical skills related to such fields to students with disabilities and other students; and

(V)

offer work-based opportunities in such fields to students with disabilities and other students.

(ii)

Development

The training and support described in subclauses (I) through (V) of clause (i) may include offering students—

(I)

credit-bearing postsecondary-level coursework; and

(II)

career and educational counseling.

(F)

Professional development and training sessions

(G)

Accessibility of education

(3)

Mandatory evaluation and dissemination

(c)

Considerations in making awards

In awarding grants, contracts, or cooperative agreements under this subpart, the Secretary shall consider the following:

(1)

Geographic distribution

(2)

Rural and urban areas

(3)

Range and type of institution

(4)

Prior experience or exceptional programs

(d)

Reports

(1)

Initial report

(2)

Subsequent report

Not later than three years after the date of the first award of a grant under this subpart after August 14, 2008, the Secretary shall prepare and submit to the authorizing committees, and make available to the public, a report that—

(A)

reviews the activities and program performance of the demonstration projects authorized under this subpart; and

(B)

provides guidance and recommendations on how effective projects can be replicated.

(Pub. L. 89–329, title VII, § 762, as added Pub. L. 110–315, title VII, § 709(2), Aug. 14, 2008, 122 Stat. 3362.)

cite as: 20 USC 1140b