396.31—What additional selection criteria are used under this program?
In addition to the criteria in 34 CFR 396.30(c), the Secretary uses the following additional selection criterion to evaluate an application:
(a) Demonstrated relationships with service providers and consumers.
The Secretary reviews each application to determine the extent to which—
(2)
The training is appropriate to the needs of both individuals who are deaf and individuals who are deaf-blind and to the needs of public and private agencies that provide services to either individuals who are deaf or individuals who are deaf-blind in the geographical area to be served by the training project;
(3)
There is a working relationship between the interpreter training project and service providers; and
(4)
There are opportunities for individuals who are deaf and individuals who are deaf-blind to be involved in the training project.