Sec. 733. Preferences
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In making grants under sections 734 and 735, the Secretary shall give preference to applicants whose communities to be served show the most substantial level of need for such services among school-aged children, as measured by indicators of community health including the following: High levels of poverty. The presence of a medically underserved population. The presence of a health professional shortage area. High rates of indicators of health risk among school-aged children, including a high proportion of such children receiving services through the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, adolescent pregnancy, sexually transmitted disease (including infection with the human immunodeficiency virus), preventable disease, communicable disease, intentional and unintentional injuries, community and gang violence, unemployment among adolescent children, juvenile justice involvement, and high rates of drug and alcohol exposure.
In making grants under sections 734 and 735, the Secretary shall give preference to applicants that demonstrate a linkage to community health centers.