§2374. Consortium applications

(a) In general

Each consortium that desires to receive a grant under this subchapter shall submit an application to the eligible agency at such time and in such manner as the eligible agency shall prescribe.

(b) Plan

Each application submitted under this section shall contain a 5-year plan for the development and implementation of tech-prep programs under this subchapter, which plan shall be reviewed after the second year of the plan.

(c) Approval

The eligible agency shall approve applications based on the potential of the activities described in the application to create an effective tech-prep program.

(d) Special consideration

The eligible agency, as appropriate, shall give special consideration to applications that-

(1) provide for effective employment placement activities or the transfer of students to baccalaureate degree programs;

(2) are developed in consultation with business, industry, institutions of higher education, and labor organizations;

(3) address effectively the issues of school dropout prevention and reentry and the needs of special populations;

(4) provide education and training in areas or skills in which there are significant workforce shortages, including the information technology industry; and

(5) demonstrate how tech-prep programs will help students meet high academic and employability competencies.

(e) Equitable distribution of assistance

In awarding grants under this subchapter, the eligible agency shall ensure an equitable distribution of assistance between urban and rural consortium participants.

(Pub. L. 88–210, title II, §205, as added Pub. L. 105–332, §1(b), Oct. 31, 1998, 112 Stat. 3120 .)

Prior Provisions

Provisions similar to this section were contained in section 2394c of this title, prior to the general amendment of this chapter by Pub. L. 105–332.

Section Referred to in Other Sections

This section is referred to in section 2376 of this title.