§ 1070a-21. Early intervention and college awareness program authorized
(a)
Program authorized
The Secretary is authorized, in accordance with the requirements of this division, to establish a program that encourages eligible entities to provide support, and maintain a commitment, to eligible low-income students, including students with disabilities, to assist the students in obtaining a secondary school diploma (or its recognized equivalent) and to prepare for and succeed in postsecondary education, by providing—
(b)
Awards
(1)
In general
From funds appropriated under section
1070a–28 of this title for each fiscal year, the Secretary shall make awards to eligible entities described in paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (c) of this section to enable the entities to carry out the program authorized under subsection (a) of this section.
(2)
Award period
The Secretary may award a grant under this division to an eligible entity described in paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (c) for—
(3)
Priority
In making awards to eligible entities described in subsection (c)(1), the Secretary shall—
(c)
“Eligible entity” defined
For the purposes of this division, the term “eligible entity” means—