Sec. 5. Development grants
206 words·~1 min read·
/bill/113/hr/3984/ih/section-5A research copy — for the controlling text, always check the official state or federal source. Not legal advice.
In order to receive a grant under section 3(b), a State shall submit an application to the Secretary at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary shall require, including a description of how the State will develop a plan consistent with section 4(c). Grants under section 3(b)— may be awarded for a period of not to exceed 3 years; and may be extended, for a 2-year period, subject to approval by the Secretary, and based on the State’s progress in— increasing the number and percentage of children from low-income families in each age group of infants, toddlers, and preschoolers, enrolled in high-quality State early learning programs; increasing the number of high-quality State early learning programs in low-income communities; and incorporating the program quality findings and recommendations, as appropriate.
A State receiving a grant under section 3(b) shall use the grant funds to undertake activities to develop the components of early learning services described in section 4(c)(4) that will allow the State to become eligible and competitive for a grant described in section 3(a). In improving the quality of State early learning programs in the State, the State shall prioritize the quality of State early learning programs serving children from low-income families.