§8291. Purpose

It is the purpose of this subpart to address the unique needs of rural school districts that frequently-

(1) lack the personnel and resources needed to compete for Federal competitive grants; and

(2) receive formula allocations in amounts too small to be effective in meeting their intended purposes.

(Pub. L. 89–10, title X, §10972, as added Pub. L. 106–554, §1(a)(1) [title IX, §901], Dec. 21, 2000, 114 Stat. 2763 , 2763A-89.)

Prior Provisions

A prior section 8291, Pub. L. 89–10, title X, §10971, as added Pub. L. 103–382, title I, §101, Oct. 20, 1994, 108 Stat. 3852 , set out findings, prior to the general amendment of this subpart by Pub. L. 106–554.

A prior section 10972 of Pub. L. 89–10 was classified to section 8292 of this title, prior to the general amendment of this subpart by Pub. L. 106–554.

Short Title

For short title of this subpart as the "Rural Education Achievement Program", see section 10971 of Pub. L. 89–10, as added by Pub. L. 106–554, set out as a note under section 6301 of this title.