(v) A clear statement of what the project seeks to demonstrate; and (vi) Evidence that the project is likely to serve as a model in the future. (b) Plan of operation. (20 points) (1) The Secretary reviews each application for information that shows the quality of the plan of operation for the project. (2) The Secretary looks for information that shows (i) High quality in the design of the project; (ii) An effective plan of management that ensures proper and efficient administration of the project; (iii) A clear description of how the objectives of the project relate to the purpose of the program; (iv) The way the applicant plans to use its resources and personnel to achieve each objective; and (v) A clear description of how the applicant will provide equal access and treatment for eligible project participants who are members of groups that have been traditionally underrepresented, such as— (A) Members of racial or ethnic minority groups; (B) Women; (C) Handicapped persons; and (D) The elderly. (c) Quality of key personnel. (10 points) (1) The Secretary reviews each application for information that shows the qualifications of the key personnel the applicant plans to use on the project. (2) The Secretary looks for information that shows (i) The qualifications of the project director (if one is to be used); (ii) The qualifications of each of the other key personnel to be used in the project; (iii) The time that each person referred to in paragraphs (c)(2) (i) and (ii) of this section will commit to the project; and (iv) The extent to which the applicant, as part of its nondiscriminatory employment practices, encourages applications for employment from persons who are members of groups that have been traditionally underrepresented, such as (A) Members of racial or ethnic minority groups; (B) Women; (C) Handicapped persons; and (D) The elderly. (3) To determine personnel qualifications, the Secretary considers experience and training, in fields related to the objectives of the project, as well as other information that the applicant provides. (d) Budget and cost effectiveness. (10 points) (1) The Secretary reviews each application for information that shows the project has an adequate budget and is cost effective. (2) The Secretary looks for information that shows (i) The budget for the project is adequate to support the project activities; and (ii) Costs are reasonable in relation to the objectives of the project. (e) Evaluation plan. (5 points) (1) The Secretary reviews each application for information that shows the quality of the evaluation plan for the project. CROSS-REFERENCE: See 34 CFR 75.590 (Evaluation by the grantee). (2) The Secretary looks for information that shows methods of evaluation that are appropriate for the project and, to the extent possible, are objective and produce data that are quantifiable. (f) Adequacy of resources. (5 points) (1) The Secretary reviews each application for information that shows that the applicant plans to devote adequate resources to the project. (2) The Secretary looks for information that shows (i) The facilities that the applicant plans to use are adequate; and (ii) The equipment and supplies that the applicant plans to use are adequate. (g) Private sector involvement. (5 points) (1) The Secretary reviews each application for information that shows the involvement of the private sector. (2) The Secretary looks for information that shows (i) Private sector involvement in the planning of the project; and (ii) Private sector involvement in the operation of the project. (h) Employment opportunities. (5 points) The Secretary looks for information and documentation of the extent to which trainees will be employed in jobs related to their training upon completion of their training. (i) Dissemination. (10 points) (1) The Secretary reviews each application for information that shows that the applicant has an effective and efficient plan for disseminating information about the demonstration project, including the results of the project and any specialized materials developed by the project. (2) The Secretary looks for information that shows (i) High quality in the design of the dissemination plan and procedures for evaluating the effectiveness of the dissemination plan; (ii) A description of the types of materials the applicant plans to make available and the methods for making the materials available; (iii) Provisions for demonstrating the methods and techniques used by the project; (iv) Provisions for assisting others to adopt and successfully implement the project or methods and techniques used by the project; and (v) Provisions for publicizing the findings of the project at the local, State, or national level. (Approved by the Office of Management and Budget under control number 18300013) (Authority: Sec. 411; 20 U.S.C. 2411) Subpart E-What Conditions Must Be Met by a Recipient? § 412.40 What cost sharing requirement is imposed under this program? (a) A recipient shall provide not less than 25 percent of the cost of the demonstration project it conducts under this program. (b) In accordance with Subpart G of 34 CFR Part 74, the non-Federal share may be in the form of cash or in-kind contributions, including the fair market value of facilities, overhead, personnel, and equipment. § 414.3 What regulations apply to this program? The following regulations apply to the State Equipment Pools Program: (a) The regulations in 34 CFR Part 400. (b) The regulations in this part. (Authority: Sec. 413; 20 U.S.C. 2413) § 414.4 What definitions apply to this program? The following definitions apply to the State Equipment Pools Program: (a) The definitions in 34 CFR 400.4. (b) For the purposes of this part, "High technology, state-of-the-art equipment" includes, but is not limited to (1) Computer-controlled equipment; (2) Electro-optic equipment; (3) Electronic testing equipment; (4) Scientific instrumentation; (5) Micrographic equipment; (6) Earth resource equipment; (7) Telecommunications equipment; and (8) Computers and peripherals. (Authority: Sec. 413; 20 U.S.C. 2413) Subpart B-What Kinds of Activities Does the Secretary Assist Under This Program? § 414.10 What types of projects may be funded? (a) The Secretary awards grants or cooperative agreements to State boards for the operation of State programs involving the loan of high technology, state-of-the-art equipment to eligible recipients for use in local vocational education programs. (b) The State board shall establish its own criteria for evaluating applications by eligible recipients and for the effective use of equipment, including the redistribution of equipment, if necessary. (c) No State may receive funds for more than two consecutive years under this program. (Authority: Sec. 413; 20 U.S.C. 2413) Subpart C-[Reserved] Subpart D-How Does the Secretary Make a Grant? § 414.30 How does the Secretary evaluate an application? (a) The Secretary evaluates an application on the basis of the criteria in § 414.31. (b) The Secretary may award up to 100 points, including a reserved 15 points to be distributed in accordance with paragraph (d) of this section, based on the criteria in § 414.31. (c) Subject to paragraph (d) of this section, the maximum possible points for each criterion is indicated in parentheses after the heading for each criterion. (d) For each competition, as announced in a notice published in the FEDERAL REGISTER, the Secretary may assign the reserved 15 points among the criteria in § 414.31. (Approved by the Office of Management and Budget under control number 18300013) (Authority: Sec. 413; 20 U.S.C. 2413) [50 FR 33262, Aug. 16, 1985; 50 FR 38802, Sept. 25, 1985] § 414.31 What selection criteria does the Secretary use? The Secretary uses the following selection criteria in evaluating each application: (a) Need. (20 points) (1) The Secretary reviews each application for information that shows the need for and the soundness of the rationale for the project. (2) The Secretary looks for information that shows (i) A clear description of the need for specific high technology, state-ofthe-art equipment in local educational agencies and postsecondary educational institutions; and (ii) Specific evidence of that need. (b) Plan of operation. (20 points) (1) The Secretary reviews each application for information that shows the quality of the plan of operation for the project. (2) The Secretary looks for information that shows (i) High quality in the design of the project; (ii) An effective plan of management that ensures proper and efficient administration of the project; (iii) A clear description of how the objectives of the project relate to the purpose of the program; (iv) The way the applicant plans to use its resources and personnel to achieve each objective; and (v) A clear description of how the applicant will provide equal access and treatment for eligible project participants who are members of groups that have been traditionally underrepresented, such as (A) Members of racial or ethnic minority groups; (B) Women; (C) Handicapped persons; and (D) The elderly. (c) Quality of key personnel. (10 points) (1) The Secretary reviews each application for informaton that shows the qualifications of the key personnel the applicant plans to use on the project. (2) The Secretary looks for information that shows (i) The qualifications of the project director (if one is to be used); (ii) The qualifications of each of the other key personnel to be used in the project; (iii) The time that each person referred to in paragraphs (c)(2) (i) and (ii) of this section will commit to the project; and (iv) The extent to which the applicant, as part of its nondiscriminatory employment practices, encourages applications for employment from persons who are members of groups that have been traditionally underrepresented, such as (A) Members of racial or ethnic minority groups; (B) Women; (C) Handicapped persons; and (D) The elderly. (3) To determine personnel qualifications, the Secretary considers experience and training, in fields related to the objectives of the project, as well as other information that the applicant provides. (d) Budget and cost effectiveness. (10 points) (1) The Secretary reviews each application for information that shows that the project has an adequate budget and is cost effective. (2) The Secretary looks for information that shows (i) The budget for the project is adequate to support the project activities; and (ii) Costs are reasonable in relation to the objectives of the project. (e) Evaluation plan. (5 points) (1) The Secretary reviews each application for information that shows the quality of the evaluation plan for the project. CROSS-REFERENCE: See 34 CFR 75.590 (Evaluation by the grantee). (2) The Secretary looks for information that shows methods of evaluation that are appropriate for the project and, to the extent possible, are objective and produce data that are quantifiable. (f) Adequacy of resources. (5 points) (1) The Secretary reviews each application for information that shows that the applicant plans to devote adequate resources to the project. (2) The Secretary looks for information that shows (i) The facilities that the applicant plans to use are adequate; and (ii) The equipment and supplies that the applicant plans to use are adequate. (g) Private sector involvement. (10 points) The Secretary reviews each application for information that shows the involvement of the private sector; including (1) Involvement in program planning; (2) Involvement in program evaluation; and (3) Other forms of support. (h) Cooperative relationships. (5 points) The Secretary reviews each application for information that shows that in preparing the application, the State board has consulted with local educational agencies and postsecondary educational institutions. § 415.2 Who is eligible for an award under this program? Local educational agencies and postsecondary educational institutions are eligible for an award under this program. (Authority: Sec. 417(b); 20 U.S.C. 2417(b)) § 415.3 What regulations apply to this program? The following regulations apply to the Model Centers Program: (a) The regulations in 34 CFR Part 400. (b) The regulations in this part. (Authority: Sec. 417; 20 U.S.C. 2417) § 415.4 What definitions apply to this program? The following definitions apply to the Model Centers for Vocational Education For Older Individuals Program: (a) The definitions referred to in 34 CFR 400.4. (b) The following additional definition: "Older Individual” means an individual fifty-five years of age or older. (Authority: Sec. 417(d); 20 U.S.C. 2417(d)) Subpart B-What Kinds of Projects Does the Secretary Assist Under This Program? § 415.10 What types of projects may be funded? (a) The Secretary provides assistance through grants or cooperative agreements for projects to establish and operate model centers for vocational education for older individuals. (b) Each model center assisted by the Secretary must (1) Provide training or retraining to update older individuals' skills; (2) Prepare older individuals for new careers when their skills have been rendered obsolete by technological advances; (3) Promote employment through training or retraining in areas of job potential in growth industries utilizing new technologies; (4) Provide assistance for later-life career changes, with special emphasis |