Sec. 5. Applications
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A State desiring to receive funds under this Act shall submit an application to the Secretary at such time and in such manner as the Secretary may reasonably require. In developing such application, the State shall consult with the State Advisory Council on Early Childhood Education and Care (described in section 642B(b) of the Head Start Act ( 42 U.S.C. 9837b(b) )) or a similar State entity, and providers of early childhood programs operating in the State. The application referred to in subsection
(a)shall include, at a minimum, the following: If the State desires to be treated as a qualified State, information sufficient for the Secretary to determine whether the State is a qualified State. If the State desires to be designated as a selected State— assurances that the State, if designated as a selected State, will become a qualified State within 2 fiscal years; information sufficient for the Secretary to determine whether the State meets the requirements of paragraphs
(3)through
(5)of section 4(a); and information relating to any competitive criteria that the Secretary may establish. A description of how the funds received under this Act will be used to enhance or improve preschool programs in the State. A description of how the State is working to build the State's capacity to serve more children in high-quality early education programs, including the building of new facilities, as appropriate. A description of how the State will ensure that any funds made available to State-funded preschool program providers are made available to a range of types of such preschool providers, including local educational agencies and community-based providers such as child care and Head Start, as appropriate. Assurances that amounts received by the State under this Act will be used only to supplement, and not to supplant, Federal, State, and local funds otherwise available to support existing early childhood services and activities. A description of how the State will evaluate the effectiveness of the use of funds received under this Act. A description of how the State will use the funds to better meet the needs of low-income working parents. A description of how the use of funds will help meet the developmental needs of children in the State. A description of how the State will ensure that State-funded preschool programs are available to, and appropriate for, children with disabilities. A description of how the State-funded preschool programs will be culturally and linguistically appropriate and how the State plans to meet the early education needs of children with limited English proficiency. A description of how the State is working to develop and use research-based curricula that are aligned with State early learning standards and are linguistically and culturally appropriate for children with limited English proficiency. A description of how the State agency designated under subsection
(c)will coordinate with other State agencies delivering early childhood development programs or services. A description of how the State will ensure that State-funded preschool programs will coordinate with local educational agencies in the area to ensure a smooth and successful transition to kindergarten. A description of how the State monitoring process will effectively assess and ensure the quality of State-funded preschool programs. A description of how the State will coordinate this grant with the efforts of the State Advisory Council on Early Childhood Education and Care (described in section 642B(b) of the Head Start Act ( 42 U.S.C. 9837b(b) )) or another State entity that is coordinating a system of early childhood development and education for children from birth to kindergarten entry. A description of how the State-funded preschool programs that are not universal prioritize children from low-income families. A description of how the State is working to eliminate barriers and improve access to State-funded preschool programs for children who live in rural areas. A description of how the State is working to address the transportation needs of families for whom lack of transportation is a significant barrier to accessing State-funded preschool. The application shall designate a State agency to administer and oversee grant funds and the activities carried out under this Act.
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