designed to assist ⚫ the people of the (b) Thus, the Community Service and Continuing Education Program is implementing the concept of education as a continuing life-long and dynamic process through which adults may lead more meaningful and useful lives and through which concerned communities can improve their operations and services. Since 1966 this Federal program has supported through State determined programs the development of educational activities for adults in more than 1,000 colleges and universities. (c) With the passage of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Pub. L. 92-318) the Commissioner of Education is now authorized to make awards to institutions of higher education for special programs and projects which are designed to seek solutions to national and regional problems relating to technological and social changes and environmental pollution. (d) These guidelines describe the provisions for Special Programs and Projects contained in section 106 of the Act, and outline procedures for proposal preparation and submission, and set forth general policies and priorities for experimental and demonstration projects related to national and regional problems. (20 U.S.C. 1005a) PART 2-ELIGIBILITY SEC. 2.1 Eligible applicants. A single, accredited institution of higher education, or combinations of such institutions, are the only eligible applicants for grants under section 106 of the Act. "Combinations of such institutions" means two or more colleges or universities grouped in a consortial arrangement. (20 U.S.C. 1005a; 45 CFR 173.42) SEC. 2.2 Eligible projects. Projects should be based on a design for and implementation of an organized continuing education activity for adults. Special projects may be either experimental or demonstration activities, carried out on an objective and systematic basis, which seek solutions to national or regional problems related to technology and social changes and environmental pollution, and which involve: (a) Innovative methods, systems, or materials which the Commissioner determines may have national or regional significance or be of special value in promoting effective solutions to such problems; or (b) Innovative programs carried out in cooperation with other Federal, federally assisted, State, or local programs which the Commissioner determines have unusual promise in promoting a coordinated or comprehensive approach to problems in an entire region or the nation as a whole, or educational (c) Demonstrations of strategies which may prove effective on a national or regional basis in assisting community leaders, government officials, and others involved in the search for solutions to community problems. In addition: (d) Each project is expected to complement and advance current programs, investigations, or experimentation in continuing education for adults. (e) Projects must also be designed to be of optimum use in the further development of State programs of community service and continuing education by having a high potential for replication or adaptation by other institutions of higher education. (20 U.S.C. 1005a; S. Rept. 92-346, p. 10; 45 CFR 173.41) PART 3-PROPOSAL EVALUATION SEC. 3.1 Review and assessment. The following criteria will be employed in the review and assessment of each proposed project: (a) The extent to which the project is responsive to such regional or national priorities for Community Service and Continuing Education as the Commissioner may establish; (b) The extent to which the project has unusual promise in establishing or improving programs of community service and continuing education in institutions of higher education; (c) The extent to which the project employs or will result in new approaches, methods and materials which will be of value in increasing the effectiveness of continuing education programs for adults; (d) The extent to which the project is coordinated with related Federal, State or institutional programs in order to promote a comprehensive approach to community problems through the continuing education of adults. (20 U.S.C. 1005a; 45 CFR 178.44) PART 4-PROPOSAL SUBMISSION SEC. 4.1 Number of copies. One copy of the application form must bear the signature(s) of the official(s) authorized to submit the proposal. On the remaining copies the name(s) of the official (s) need only be typed. Completed proposals are to be submitted in six (6) copies. (20 U.S.C. 1005a; 45 CFR 173.43 (c)) SEC. 4.2 State agency consultation. The institution (s) submitting a proposal should attach a letter describing the extent to which the proposed project has been discussed with State Administrator(s) for Community Service and Continuing Education in the state(s) affected. (20 U.S.C. 1005a; 45 CFR 173.43 (a) (7)) PART 5-GENERAL POLICIES SEC. 5.1 Public information. The recipient is responsible for making announcements concerning the project and noting the availability of Federal support therefor. For certain projects a brochure or circular may be developed which will provide concerned adults with information by which they may participate in the project. (20 U.S.C. 1005a; 45 CFR 173.45) SEC. 5.2 Leporting requirements—(a) Progress Report. Three (3) copies of progress reports shall be submitted in accordance with the requirement stated in the award. Each report shall include a brief description of work completed during the reporting period, problems encountered, and plans for the next reporting period. (b) Special Reports. Special reports shall be submitted upon request from the Office of Education. (c) Final Project Report. Before or at the expiration of the grant, the grantee shall submit thirty (30) duplicated copies of a final report and an accompanying abstract. (d) Independent Evaluations. The Office of Education shall be provided with a copy of any independent evaluations of the project, its operations and accomplishments, or studies of any other nature. (e) Submission of Reports. All reports are to be submitted to: Grant and Procurement Management Division Postsecondary Education Branch U.S. Office of Education Washington, D.C. 20202 (20 U.S.C. 1005a) tions. 174.115 Program requirements. Subpart D-4-Urban/Rural School Development Program 174.141 Purpose. 174.142 Local site of program. 174.143 Preference. 174.144 Applications. 174.145 Eligible participants in the program. 174.146 174.147 School/community council. Criteria for evaluation of applica- Subpart E-Training Programs for Higher Subpart F-1-Training and Development Programs for Vocational Educational PersonnelGeneral 174.190 Scope and purpose. 174.191 174.192 Special definitions. Special consideration. Subpart F-2-Leadership Development Awards 174.196 Leadership development awards. 174.198 Eligibility of individuals. 174.199 Selection of award recipients. 174.200 Assignment to approve institution. 174.201 174.202 Stipends to individuals. Conditions for continued eligibility. 174.203 Payment conditioned on appropriation. 174.204 Institutional allowance. proval. Subpart F-3-State System, Programs Sec. 174.215 General purpose of training grants. 174.216 Cooperative arrangements. 174.217 Types of training programs. 174.218 Applications for grants. 174.219 Criteria for evaluation of applications. AUTHORITY: 20 U.S.C. 1091-1092; 110781119a-1; 1119c-1119c-4; 1141, 1142, 1144(b), 1231 et. seq., unless otherwise noted. NOTE: Grants or contracts made pursuant to the regulations set forth below are subject to the regulation in 45 CFR Part 80, issued by the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare, and approved by the President, to effectuate the provisions of section 601 of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (P.L. 88-352). Subpart A-1-General AUTHORITY: Education Professions Development Act (Title V of the Higher Education Act of 1965, Pub. L. 89-329 as amended, Parts D and F (20 U.S.C. 1091-1092, 11191119c-3)). SOURCE: 41 FR 15691, Apr. 14, 1976, unless otherwise noted. § 174.1 Scope and purpose. (a) Scope. (1) Part 174 sets forth regulations implementing the Education Professions Development Act. (2) Except as otherwise provided in this part, the provisions contained in this subpart apply to all programs authorized under the Education Professions Development Act (Title V of the Higher Education Act of 1965, Pub. L. 89-329, as amended), except the Teacher Corps program under Part B-1 of the Act. (20 U.S.C. 1091 et seq.) (b) Purpose. The purpose of these programs is to improve the quality of education and to help meet critical shortages of adequately trained educational personnel by: (1) Developing information on the actual needs for educational personnel, both present and long-range; (2) Providing a broad range of high quality training and retraining opportunities responsive to changing manpower needs; (3) Attracting a greater number of qualified persons into the education professions; (4) Attracting persons who can stimulate creativity in the arts and other skills to undertake short-term or longterm assignments in education; and educational (5) Helping to make training programs more responsive to the needs of schools and colleges. (20 U.S.C. 1091(a)) § 174.2 General definitions. As used in this part: "Academic year" consists of not less than two semesters or three quarters, beginning in the fall of the year, within a single twelve month period. This period is usually of approximately nine months' duration. "Act" means Title V of the Higher Education Act of 1965 as amended. (20 U.S.C. 1091 et seq.) "Career education" means education which emphasizes the relationships between education and work-paid or unpaid-which extend from pre-school age through the retirement years. The term includes education relating to career awareness, career explorations, career decision-making, and the implementation of career decisions. (20 U.S.C. 1091 et seq.) "Combination of institutions of higher education" is defined as set forth in section 1201 (j) of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended. (20 U.S.C. 1141(j)) "Community" means the residents in the attendance area of a school, including the parents or guardians of all children who attend the school. The term also refers generally to the society in that area, including its organizations and institutions. "Fellowship" means an award under this part to a participant to enable him to carry out a full-time program of graduate study. "Fellow" means a person who receives a fellowship. (20 U.S.C. 1091 et seq.) "Gifted and talented children" is defined as set forth in section 1201(k) of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended. (20 U.S.C. 1141(k)) "Institution of higher education" is defined as set forth in section 1201(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended. (20 U.S.C. 1141(a)) "Institutional allowance" means a sum of money provided to an institution in conjunction with a pre-doctoral fellowship awarded to an individual to study at the institution. It is provided in lieu of tuition and other fees which the student would otherwise be charged. (20 U.S.C. 1091 et seq.) "Local educational agency" is defined as set forth in section 1201 (g) of the Act of 1965, as Higher Education amended. (20 U.S.C. 1141(g)) "National Advisory Council on Education Professions Development" is the Presidentially appointed advisory body established by the Act to review Federal programs for training educational personnel, to evaluate the effectiveness of the programs in meeting needs for additional educational personnel and in achieving improved quality in training programs, and to advise the Secretary and the Commissioner on related policy matters. nel such as librarians, counselors, school § 174.3 Limitations on payments. (a) No payment may be made under this part for religious worship or instruction or training for a religious vocation or to teach theological subjects. (20 U.S.C. 1092) (b) A dependency allowance may not be claimed for an individual who is concurrently receiving assistance under Pub. L. 82-550, as amended (Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1952). (20 U.S.C. 1091 et seq.) § 174.4 Tuition charges. Participants in programs supported is required as a matter of State law, tuition: Provided, That if the payment of tuition by all students at an institution is required as a matter of State law, tuition may be paid for the participants at the same rate as charged for all students and the amount thereof shall be included as a cost under the award to the institution in lieu of an equal amount of otherwise allowable costs. (20 U.S.C. 1091 et seq.) § 174.5 Other applicable regulations. Assistance provided under this part (except under Subpart F-2 Leadership Development Awards) is subject to applicable provisions contained in Subchapter A of this chapter (relating to fiscal, administrative, property management, and other matters). (20 U.S.C. 1091 et seq.) Subpart A-2-Attracting Qualified Persons to the Field of Education SOURCE: 39 FR 10567, Mar. 21, 1974, unless otherwise noted. § 174.11 Applicability and program pur pose. The purpose of the programs conducted under this subpart is to improve the quality of education and to help meet critical shortages of adequately trained educational personnel by attracting a greater number of qualified persons into the education professions and by attracting persons who can stimulate creativity in the arts and other skills to undertake shortterm or long-term assignments in education. (20 U.S.C. 1091) § 174.12 Types of recruitment projects. The Commissioner may support programs or projects that will make an especially significant contribution to recruitment for the education professions by (a) identifying capable youth in secondary schools who may be interested in careers in education and encouraging them to pursue postsecondary education in preparation for such careers; (b) publicizing available opportunities for careers in the field of education; (c) encouraging qualified persons to enter or reenter the field of education; or (d) encouraging artists, craftsmen, artisans, scientists, persons from other professions and vocations, and homemakers to undertake teaching or related assignments on a part-time basis or for temporary periods. (20 U.S.C. 1091c) § 174.13 Eligible entities. The Commissioner may award grants to, or enter into contracts with, State or local educational agencies, institutions of higher education, or other public or nonprofit private agencies, organizations, or institutions, and is authorized to enter into contracts with private agencies, institutions, or organizations organized for profit (after consultation with the National Advisory Council on Education Professions Development, see § 174.2(k)) when he determines that such contract will make an especially significant contribution to attaining the objectives of this subpart. (20 U.S.C. 1091c) $174.14-174.19 [Reserved] Subpart B-Attracting and Qualifying Teachers To Meet Critical Teacher Shortages § 174.20-174.59 [Reserved] Subpart C-Graduate Fellowships and Grants for Strengthening Graduate Programs in Education SOURCE: 39 FR 10567, Mar. 21, 1974, unless otherwise noted. § 174.60 Scope. (a) The Commissioner will award fellowships under this subpart for graduate study leading to an advanced degree for persons who are pursuing or plan to pursue a career in elementary and secondary education or post-secondary vocational education. The Commissioner will allocate fellowships to institutions of higher education having graduate programs ap proved under § 174.61 for the use of individuals accepted into such programs. Not less than 5 percent of the amounts available for the purposes of this subpart shall be used for the training of teachers for service in programs for children with limited English speaking ability. (20 U.S.C. 1091(b) (7, 1122)) (b) For purposes of this subpart (1) "Elementary and secondary education" includes preschool and adult and vocational education and (2) "Career in elementary and secondary education or in postsecondary vocational education" means a career of teaching in elementary or secondary schools (including teaching in preschool and adult and vocational education programs, and including teaching children of limited English-speaking ability) or in postsecondary vocational schools, a career of teaching, guiding, or supervising such teachers or persons who plan to become such teachers, a career in the administration of such schools, a career in fields which are directly related to teaching in such schools, such as library science, school nursing, school social work, guidance and counseling, educational media (including educational and instructional television and radio), child development, and special education for handicapped children, and for gifted and talented children, or a career in coordinating work-experience programs. (20 U.S.C. 1111) § 174.61 Approved programs. (a) An institution of higher education that wishes to have its graduate program approved for the purposes of receiving fellowships under this subpart shall submit an application to the Commissioner in such form and containing such information as the Commissioner shall prescribe. (b) The Commissioner will approve an application submitted in paragraph (a) of this section only upon a finding that the graduate program described in the application (1) Will substantially further the objective of improving the quality of education of persons who are pursuing or intend to pursue a career in elementary and secondary education or postsecondary vocational education; (2) Gives emphasis to high-quality substantive courses; (3) Is of high quality and either is in effect or readily attainable; and |