461.22—What criteria does the Secretary use in approving a State's description of efforts relating to program reviews and evaluations?
The Secretary considers the following criteria in approving a State's description of efforts relating to program reviews and evaluations under section 342(c)(13) of the Act and § 461.12(a)(15) :
(a)
The extent to which the State will have effective procedures for using the findings of program reviews and evaluations to identify, on a timely basis, those programs, services, and activities under the Act that are not meeting the educational goals set forth in the State plan and approved applications of eligible recipients.
(b)
The adequacy of the State's procedures for effecting timely changes that will enable programs, services, and activities identified under paragraph (a) of this section to meet the educational goals in the State plan and approved applications of eligible recipients.
(c)
The extent to which the State will continue to review those programs, activities, and services, and affect further changes as necessary to meet those educational goals.
(Approved by the Office of Management and Budget under control number 1830-0501)