20 USC 6683 - Recognition program established

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

§ 6683.

Recognition program established

(a)

In general

(b)

Award

(1)

In general

(2)

Non-monetary value

(c)

Selection process

(1)

Nomination process

(A)

In general

(B)

Nomination submissions

In order for individuals in a State to be eligible to receive recognition under this section, the Governor of the State shall consider nominations submitted by the following:

(i)

Local educational agencies.

(ii)

School administrators.

(iii)

Professional associations.

(iv)

Labor organizations.

(v)

Educational service agencies.

(vi)

Nonprofit entities.

(vii)

Parents and students.

(viii)

Any other group determined appropriate by the Secretary.

(2)

Demonstration

Each Governor of a State who desires individuals in the State to receive recognition under this section shall submit the nominations described in paragraph (1) to the Secretary in such manner as may be required by the Secretary. Each such nomination shall contain, at a minimum, demonstrations of excellence in the following areas:

(A)

Work performance.

(B)

School and community involvement.

(C)

Leadership and commitment.

(D)

Local support.

(E)

Enhancement of classified school employees’ image in the community and schools.

(3)

Selection

(Pub. L. 116–13, § 4, Apr. 12, 2019, 133 Stat. 848.)

cite as: 20 USC 6683