§7231e. Priority

In awarding grants under this part, the Secretary shall give priority to applicants that-

(1) demonstrate the greatest need for assistance, based on the expense or difficulty of effectively carrying out approved desegregation plans and the magnet school program for which the grant is sought;

(2) propose to carry out new magnet school programs, or significantly revise existing magnet school programs; and

(3) propose to select students to attend magnet school programs by methods such as lottery, rather than through academic examination.

(Pub. L. 89–10, title V, §5306, as added Pub. L. 107–110, title V, §501, Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 1809 .)

Prior Provisions

A prior section 5306 of Pub. L. 89–10 was classified to section 7266 of this title, prior to the general amendment of this subchapter by Pub. L. 107–110.