§ 7273b. Applications
(a)
Submission
Each nonprofit organization (including a statewide nonprofit organization), or a consortia of such an organization and a local educational agency, that desires a grant under this subpart shall submit an application to the Secretary at such time, in such manner, and accompanied by such information as the Secretary may require.
(b)
Contents
Each application submitted under subsection (a) of this section, at a minimum, shall include assurances that the organization or consortium will—
(2)
establish a special advisory committee the membership of which includes—
(A)
parents of children enrolled in elementary schools and secondary schools, who shall constitute a majority of the members of the special advisory committee;
(3)
use at least 50 percent of the funds received under this subpart in each fiscal year to serve areas with high concentrations of low-income families, in order to serve parents who are severely educationally or economically disadvantaged;
(4)
operate a center of sufficient size, scope, and quality to ensure that the center is adequate to serve the parents in the area;
(6)
design a center that meets the unique training, information, and support needs of parents of children enrolled in elementary schools and secondary schools, particularly such parents who are educationally or economically disadvantaged;
(7)
demonstrate the capacity and expertise to conduct the effective training, information, and support activities for which assistance is sought;
(9)
focus on serving parents of children enrolled in elementary schools and secondary schools who are parents of low-income, minority, and limited English proficient children;
(10)
use at least 30 percent of the funds received under this subpart in each fiscal year to establish, expand, or operate Parents as Teachers programs, Home Instruction for Preschool Youngsters programs, or other early childhood parent education programs;
(11)
provide assistance to parents in areas such as understanding State and local standards and measures of student and school academic achievement;
(12)
work with State educational agencies and local educational agencies to determine parental needs and the best means for delivery of services;