Approved. As per
existing terms of clearance, this package will be reviewed again in
Spring 2004 to assess its role in the successful implementation of
NCLB. Additionally, as a condition of clearance, ED/OME will
utilize the needs assessments and_evaluation components of this
collection to the extent possible in order to more effectively
monitor and conduct its own evaluation of each state's MEP
program.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
07/31/2004
07/31/2004
05/31/2003
43
0
43
19,925
0
19,925
0
0
0
?200.83 of the regulations for Title
I, Part C establish the minimum requirements an SEA must meet for
development of a comprehensive needs assessment and plan for
service delivery as required under Section 1306(b) of the
Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), as amended (P.L.
107-110). ?200.84 of the regulations establish the minimum
requirements the SEA must meet to implement the program evaluation
required under Section 1304(c)(2) of ESEA. ?200.88 of the
regulations clarify that, for the purposes of the MEP, only
supplemental" State or local funds thar are used for programs
specifically....
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