403.52—When does the Secretary approve State plans and amendments?
(a)
(1)
The Secretary approves a State plan, or an amendment to a State plan, within sixty days of its receipt unless the plan or amendment is—
(ii)
Not of sufficient quality to meet the objectives of the Act, including the objective of developing and implementing program evaluations and improvements.
(2)
Before the Secretary finally disapproves a State plan, or an amendment to a State plan, the Secretary gives reasonable notice and an opportunity for a hearing to the State board.
(b)
(1)
In reviewing a State plan, or an amendment to a State plan, the Secretary considers available comments from—
(ii)
The State agency responsible for supervision of community colleges, technical institutes, or other two-year postsecondary institutions primarily engaged in providing postsecondary vocational education;
(2)
In reviewing an amendment to a State plan, the Secretary considers available comments from the State job training coordinating council and the State council on vocational education.