20 USC 7113 - Formula grants to States

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

§ 7113.

Formula grants to States

(a)

Reservations

From the total amount appropriated under section 7122 of this title for a fiscal year, the Secretary shall reserve—

(1)

one-half of 1 percent for allotments for payments to the outlying areas, to be distributed among those outlying areas on the basis of their relative need, as determined by the Secretary, in accordance with the purpose of this subpart;

(2)

one-half of 1 percent for the Secretary of the Interior for programs under this subpart in schools operated or funded by the Bureau of Indian Education; and

(3)

2 percent for technical assistance and capacity building.

(b)

State allotments

(1)

Allotment

(A)

In general

(B)

Small State minimum

(C)

Puerto Rico

(2)

Reallotment

(c)

State plan

(1)

In general

(2)

Contents

Each plan submitted by a State under this section shall include the following:

(A)

A description of how the State educational agency will use funds received under this subpart for State-level activities.

(B)

A description of how the State educational agency will ensure that awards made to local educational agencies under this subpart are in amounts that are consistent with section 7115(a)(2) of this title.

(C)

Assurances that the State educational agency will—

(i)

review existing resources and programs across the State and will coordinate any new plans and resources under this subpart with such existing resources and programs;

(ii)

monitor the implementation of activities under this subpart and provide technical assistance to local educational agencies in carrying out such activities; and

(iii)

provide for equitable access for all students to the activities supported under this subpart, including aligning those activities with the requirements of other Federal laws.

(Pub. L. 89–10, title IV, § 4103, as added Pub. L. 114–95, title IV, § 4101, Dec. 10, 2015, 129 Stat. 1970.)

cite as: 20 USC 7113