[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 13 (Tuesday, January 21, 1997)]
[Notices]
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Department of Education





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Individuals With Disabilities; Applications for New Awards for Fiscal 
Year 1997; Notice

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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION


Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services; 
Individuals With Disabilities; Applications for New Awards for Fiscal 
Year 1997

AGENCY: Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services, 
Department of Education.

ACTION: Notice inviting applications for new awards for fiscal year 
1997.

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SUMMARY: This notice provides closing dates and other information 
regarding the transmittal of applications for fiscal year 1997 
competitions under five programs authorized by the Individuals with 
Disabilities Education Act. This notice supports the National Education 
Goals by improving understanding of how to enable children and youth 
with disabilities to reach higher levels of academic achievement.

    Note: The Department of Education is not bound by any estimates 
in this notice.

Early Education Program for Children With Disabilities [CFDA No. 
84.024]

    Purpose of Program: To support activities that are designed (a) to 
address the special needs of children with disabilities, birth through 
age eight, and their families; and (b) to assist State and local 
entities in expanding and improving programs and services for these 
children and their families.
    Eligible Applicants: Public agencies and private nonprofit 
organizations.
    Applicable Regulations: (a) The Education Department General 
Administrative Regulations (EDGAR) in 34 CFR parts 74, 75, 77, 79, 80, 
81, 82, 85, and 86; and (b) The regulations for this program in 34 CFR 
part 309.

    Note: The regulations in 34 CFR part 86 apply to institutions of 
higher education only.

    Priorities: Under 34 CFR 75.105(c)(3), the Secretary gives an 
absolute preference to applications that meet one of the following 
priorities. The Secretary funds under these competitions only those 
applications that meet one of these absolute priorities:
    Absolute Priority 1--Model Demonstration Projects for Young 
Children with Disabilities (84.024B). The priority for Model 
Demonstration Projects for Young Children with Disabilities in the 
notice of final priority for this program, published in the Federal 
Register on February 2, 1996 at 61 FR 4171 applies to this competition.
    Applications Available: February 10, 1997.
    Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: March 28, 1997.
    Deadline for Intergovernmental Review: May 27, 1997.
    Estimated Number of Awards: 10.
    Maximum Award: The Secretary rejects and does not consider an 
application that proposes a budget exceeding $140,000 for any single 
budget period of 12 months. However, because of budgetary 
considerations contingent upon congressional action, the Secretary may 
change the maximum amount through a notice published in the Federal 
Register.
    Page Limits: Part III of the application, the Application 
Narrative, requires applicants to address the selection criteria that 
will be used by reviewers in evaluating individual proposals. The 
applicant must limit the Part III--Application Narrative to no more 
than 40 double-spaced 8\1/2\ x 11'' pages (on one side only) with one-
inch margins (top, bottom, and sides). This page limitation applies to 
all material presented in the application narrative--including, for 
example, any charts, tables, figures, and graphs. The application 
narrative page limit does not apply to: Part I--the electronically 
scannable form; Part II--the budget section (including the narrative 
budget justification); and Part IV--the assurances and certifications. 
Also, the one-page abstract, resumes, bibliography, or letters of 
support, while considered part of the application, are not subject to 
the page limitation. Applicants should note that reviewers are not 
required to review any information provided in addition to the 
application information listed above. All sections of text in the 
application narrative must be double-spaced (no more than 3 lines per 
vertical inch). If using a proportional computer font, use no smaller 
than a 12-point font, and an average character density no greater than 
14 characters per inch. If using a nonproportional font or a 
typewriter, do not use more than 12 characters to the inch. Double-
spacing and font requirements do not apply within charts, tables, 
figures, and graphs, but the information presented in those formats 
should be easily readable. The Secretary rejects and does not consider 
an application that does not adhere to these requirements.
    Project Period: Up to 48 months. (Applicants should note that the 
48-month project period is a change from previous competitions that 
allowed for a project period of up to 60 months. Previously, in 
determining whether to continue a project funding for the fourth and 
fifth years, the Secretary considered, among other things, the 
evaluation by a review team in the project's third year. The Secretary 
has determined that this approach is too cumbersome, and that three 
years does not allow projects sufficient time to develop the model for 
projects under this program.)
    The project period change in the priority is considered a change to 
a rule under 553 of the Administrative Procedure Act, which would 
normally require the Secretary to offer interested parties the 
opportunity to comment. However, because it is a procedural change the 
Secretary has determined, under 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(A), that rulemaking 
requirements do not apply.
    Absolute Priority 2--Outreach Projects for Young Children with 
Disabilities (84.024D). The priority for Outreach Projects for Young 
Children with Disabilities in the notice of final priority for this 
program, published in the Federal Register on February 2, 1996 at 61 FR 
4172, applies to this competition.

Competitive Priority

    Under 34 CFR 75.105(c)(2), the Secretary gives a competitive 
preference to applications that are otherwise eligible for funding 
under this priority and that meet the following competitive priority:
    Propose to provide services to one or more Empowerment Zones or 
Enterprise Communities that are designated within the areas served by 
the projects. To meet this priority an applicant must indicate that it 
will:
     Design a program that includes special activities focused 
on the unique needs of one or more Empowerment Zones or Enterprises 
Communities; or
     Devote a substantial portion of program resources to 
providing services within, or meeting the needs of residents of, these 
zones and communities.
    As appropriate, the proposed project under the Individuals with 
Disabilities Education Act must contribute to the strategic plan of the 
Empowerment Zones or Enterprise Communities and be made an integral 
component of the Empowerment Zone or Enterprise Community activities.
    The Secretary awards 5 points to an application that meets this 
competitive priority relating to Empowerment Zones and Enterprises 
Communities, which was published in the Federal Register on November 7, 
1994 (59 FR 55534). These points are in addition to any points the 
application earns under the selection criteria for the program.
    A listing of areas that have been selected as Empowerment Zones or 
Enterprises Communities is included in an appendix to a notice 
published in the Federal Register on December 6, 1995 (60 FR 62699).

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    Applications Available: February 10, 1997.
    Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: March 28, 1997.
    Deadline for Intergovernmental Review: May 27, 1997.
    Estimated Number of Awards: 17.
    Maximum Award: The Secretary rejects and does not consider an 
application that proposes a budget exceeding $140,000 for any single 
budget period of 12 months. However, because of budgetary 
considerations contingent upon congressional action, the Secretary may 
change the maximum amount through a notice published in the Federal 
Register.
    Page Limits: Part III of the application, the Application 
Narrative, requires applicants to address the selection criteria that 
will be used by reviewers in evaluating individual proposals. The 
applicant must limit the Part III--Application Narrative to no more 
than 40 double-spaced 8\1/2\ x 11'' pages (on one side only) with one-
inch margins (top, bottom, and sides). This page limitation applies to 
all material presented in the application narrative--including, for 
example, any charts, tables, figures, and graphs. The application 
narrative page limit does not apply to: Part I--the electronically 
scannable form; Part II--the budget section (including the narrative 
budget justification); and Part IV--the assurances and certifications. 
Also, the one-page abstract, resumes, bibliography, or letters of 
support, while considered part of the application, are not subject to 
the page limitation. Applicants should note that reviewers are not 
required to review any information provided in addition to the 
application information listed above. All sections of text in the 
application narrative must be double-spaced (no more than 3 lines per 
vertical inch). If using a proportional computer font, use no smaller 
than a 12-point font, and an average character density no greater than 
14 characters per inch. If using a nonproportional font or a 
typewriter, do not use more than 12 characters to the inch. Double-
spacing and font requirements do not apply within charts, tables, 
figures, and graphs, but the information presented in those formats 
should be easily readable. The Secretary rejects and does not consider 
an application that does not adhere to these requirements.
    Project Period: Up to 36 months.
    For Application Information Contact: For the priorities under the 
Early Education Program for Children with Disabilities contact the U.S. 
Department of Education, 600 Independence Avenue, S.W., room 3072, 
Switzer Building, Washington, D.C. 20202-2651. Telephone: (202) 205-
8761. FAX: (202) 205-9070. Internet:

Ernestine__J[email protected]

    Individuals who use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD) 
may call the TDD number: (202) 260-7381.

Training Personnel for the Education of Individuals With 
Disabilities--Grants for Personnel Training [CFDA 84.029]

    Purpose of Program: The purpose of Grants for Personnel Training is 
to increase the quantity and improve the quality of personnel available 
to serve infants, toddlers, children, and youth with disabilities.
    Eligible Applicants: Institutions of higher education; State 
agencies; and other appropriate nonprofit agencies.
    Applicable Regulations: (a) The Education Department General 
Administrative Regulations (EDGAR) in 34 CFR Parts 74, 75, 76, 77, 79, 
80, 81, 82, 85, and 86; and (b) The regulations for this program in 34 
CFR Part 318.

    Note: The regulations in 34 CFR part 86 apply to institutions of 
higher education only.

    Priority: Under 34 CFR 75.105(c)(3), and 34 CFR 318, the Secretary 
gives an absolute preference to applications that meet the following 
priority. The Secretary funds under this competition only those 
applications that meet this absolute priority:
    Absolute Priority: Special Projects (84.029K). This priority 
supports projects that include development, evaluation, and 
distribution of innovative approaches to personnel preparation; 
development of curriculum materials to prepare personnel to educate or 
provide early intervention services; and other projects of national 
significance related to the preparation of personnel needed to serve 
infants, toddlers, children, and youth with disabilities.
    (a) Appropriate areas of interest include--
    (1) Preservice training programs to prepare regular educators to 
work with children and youth with disabilities and their families;
    (2) Training teachers to work in community and school settings with 
children and youth with disabilities and their families;
    (3) Inservice and preservice training of personnel to work with 
infants, toddlers, children, and youth with disabilities and their 
families;
    (4) Inservice and preservice training of personnel to work with 
minority infants, toddlers, children, and youth with disabilities and 
their families;
    (5) Preservice and inservice training of special education and 
related services personnel in instructive and assistive technology to 
benefit infants, toddlers, children, and youth with disabilities; and
    (6) Recruitment and retention of special education, related 
services, and early intervention personnel.
    (b) Both inservice and preservice training must include a component 
that addresses the coordination among all service providers, including 
regular educators. (See 34 CFR 318.11(a)(5).)
    Invitational priorities: Within this absolute priority the 
Secretary is particularly interested in applications that meet one or 
more of the following invitational priorities. However, under 34 CFR 
75.105(c)(1) an application that meets one or more of these 
invitational priorities does not receive competitive or absolute 
preference over other applications:
    Projects that develop, demonstrate, evaluate, and disseminate--
    (a) Approaches to prepare teachers with strategies, including 
behavioral management techniques, for addressing the conduct of 
children with disabilities that impedes their learning and that of non-
disabled children in the classroom;
    (b) Approaches to better enable faculty at schools and colleges of 
education to prepare teachers to serve students with disabilities in 
regular classrooms;
    (c) Approaches to prepare teachers in innovative instructional 
methodologies designed to help children with disabilities improve their 
reading performance; or
    (d) Intensive and sustained inservice training of teachers or teams 
of teachers through institutes or other methods designed to ensure that 
they have the knowledge and skills necessary to help children with 
disabilities meet challenging standards established for all children.
    Applications Available: February 10, 1997.
    Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: March 28, 1997.
    Deadline for Intergovernmental Review: May 27, 1997.
    Estimated Number of Awards: 16.
    Maximum Award: The Secretary rejects and does not consider an 
application that proposes a budget exceeding $180,000 for any single 
budget period of 12 months. However, because of budgetary 
considerations contingent upon congressional action, the Secretary may 
change the maximum amount through a notice published in the Federal 
Register.
    Page Limits: Part III of the application, the Application 
Narrative, requires applicants to address the selection criteria that 
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evaluating individual proposals. The applicant must limit the Part 
III--Application Narrative to no more than 40 double-spaced 8\1/
2\ x 11'' pages (on one side only) with one-inch margins (top, bottom, 
and sides). This page limitation applies to all material presented in 
the application narrative--including, for example, any charts, tables, 
figures, and graphs. The application narrative page limit does not 
apply to: Part I--the electronically scannable form; Part II--the 
budget section (including the narrative budget justification); and Part 
IV--the assurances and certifications. Also, the one-page abstract, 
resumes, bibliography, or letters of support, while considered part of 
the application, are not subject to the page limitation. Applicants 
should note that reviewers are not required to review any information 
provided in addition to the application information listed above. All 
sections of text in the application narrative must be double-spaced (no 
more than 3 lines per vertical inch).
    If using a proportional computer font, use no smaller than a 12-
point font, and an average character density no greater than 14 
characters per inch. If using a nonproportional font or a typewriter, 
do not use more than 12 characters to the inch. Double-spacing and font 
requirements do not apply within charts, tables, figures, and graphs, 
but the information presented in those formats should be easily 
readable. The Secretary rejects and does not consider an application 
that does not adhere to these requirements.
    Project Period: Up to 36 months.
    For Application Information Contact: For the priority under the 
Training Personnel for the Education of Individuals with Disabilities--
Grants for Personnel Training program contact the U.S. Department of 
Education, 600 Independence Avenue, S.W., room 4623, Switzer Building, 
Washington, D.C. 20202-2641. Telephone: (202) 205-9377. FAX: (202) 205-
8971. Internet: Patricia__W[email protected]
    Individuals who use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD) 
may call the TDD number: (202) 205-8169.
    Program Authority: 20 U.S.C. 1431.

Postsecondary Education Programs for Individuals With Disabilities 
[CFDA No. 84.078]

    Purpose of Program: To provide assistance for the development, 
operation, and dissemination of specially designed model programs of 
postsecondary, vocational, technical, continuing, or adult education 
for individuals with disabilities.
    Eligible Applicants: State educational agencies, institutions of 
higher education, junior and community colleges, vocational and 
technical institutions, and other appropriate nonprofit educational 
agencies.
    Applicable Regulations: (a) The Education Department General 
Administrative Regulations (EDGAR) in 34 CFR parts 74, 75, 77, 79, 80, 
81, 82, 85, and 86; and (b) The regulations for this program in 34 CFR 
part 338.

    Note: The regulations in 34 CFR part 86 apply to institutions of 
higher education only.

    Priority: Under 34 CFR 75.105(c)(3), the Secretary gives an 
absolute preference to applications that meet the following priority. 
The Secretary funds under this competition only those applications that 
meet this absolute priority:
    Absolute Priority--Model Demonstration Projects to Improve the 
Delivery and Outcomes of Postsecondary Education for Individuals with 
Disabilities (84.078C). The priority for Model Demonstration Projects 
to Improve the Delivery and Outcomes of Postsecondary Education for 
Individuals with Disabilities in the notice of final priority for this 
program, published in the Federal Register on February 2, 1996 at 61 FR 
4175, applies to this competition.
    Applications Available: February 10, 1997.
    Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: March 28, 1997.
    Deadline for Intergovernmental Review: May 27, 1997.
    Estimated Number of Awards: 11.
    Maximum Award: The Secretary rejects and does not consider an 
application that proposes a budget exceeding $140,000 for any single 
budget period of 12 months. However, because of budgetary 
considerations contingent upon congressional action, the Secretary may 
change the maximum amount through a notice published in the Federal 
Register.
    Page Limits: Part III of the application, the Application 
Narrative, requires applicants to address the selection criteria that 
will be used by reviewers in evaluating individual proposals. The 
applicant must limit the Part III--Application Narrative to no more 
than 40 double-spaced 8\1/2\  x  11'' pages (on one side only) with 
one-inch margins (top, bottom, and sides). This page limitation applies 
to all material presented in the application narrative--including, for 
example, any charts, tables, figures, and graphs. The application 
narrative page limit does not apply to: Part I--the electronically 
scannable form; Part II--the budget section (including the narrative 
budget justification); and Part IV--the assurances and certifications. 
Also, the one-page abstract, resumes, bibliography, or letters of 
support, while considered part of the application, are not subject to 
the page limitation. Applicants should note that reviewers are not 
required to review any information provided in addition to the 
application information listed above. All sections of text in the 
application narrative must be double-spaced (no more than 3 lines per 
vertical inch). If using a proportional computer font, use no smaller 
than a 12-point font, and an average character density no greater than 
14 characters per inch. If using a nonproportional font or a 
typewriter, do not use more than 12 characters to the inch. Double-
spacing and font requirements do not apply within charts, tables, 
figures, and graphs, but the information presented in those formats 
should be easily readable. The Secretary rejects and does not consider 
an application that does not adhere to these requirements.
    Project Period: Up to 36 months.
    For Applications and General Information Contact: For the priority 
under the Postsecondary Education Programs for Individuals with 
Disabilities contact the U.S. Department of Education, 600 Independence 
Avenue, S.W., room 4623, Switzer Building, Washington, D.C. 20202-2641. 
Telephone: (202) 205-9377. FAX: (202) 205-8971. Internet: 
Patricia__W[email protected]
    Individuals who use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD) 
may call the TDD number: (202) 205-8169.
    Program Authority: 20 U.S.C. 1424a.

Secondary Education and Transitional Services for Youth With 
Disabilities Program [CFDA No. 84.158]

    Purpose of Program: To (1) assist youth with disabilities in the 
transition from secondary school to postsecondary environments, such as 
competitive or supported employment, and (2) ensure that secondary 
special education and transitional services result in competitive or 
supported employment for youth with disabilities.
    Eligible Applicants: Institutions of higher education, State 
educational agencies, local educational agencies, and other public and 
nonprofit private institutions or agencies (including the State job 
training coordinating councils and service delivery area administrative 
entities established under the Job Training Partnership Act).

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    Applicable Regulations: (a) The Education Department General 
Administrative Regulations (EDGAR) in 34 CFR parts 74, 75, 77, 79, 80, 
81, 82, 85, and 86; and (b) The regulations for this program in 34 CFR 
part 326.

    Note: The regulations in 34 CFR part 86 apply to institutions of 
higher education only.

    Priorities: Under 34 CFR 75.105(c)(3), the Secretary gives an 
absolute preference to applications that meet any one of the following 
priorities. The Secretary funds under this competition only those 
applications that meet any one of these absolute priorities:
    Absolute Priority 1--Outreach Projects for Services for Youth with 
Disabilities (84.158Q). The priority for Outreach Projects for Services 
for Youth with Disabilities in the notice of final priority for this 
program, published in the Federal Register on February 2, 1996 at 61 FR 
4176, applies to this competition.
    Applications Available: February 10, 1997.
    Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: March 28, 1997.
    Deadline for Intergovernmental Review: May 27, 1997.
    Estimated Number of Awards: 11.
    Maximum Award: The Secretary rejects and does not consider an 
application that proposes a budget exceeding $140,000 for any single 
budget period of 12 months. However, because of budgetary 
considerations contingent upon congressional action, the Secretary may 
change the maximum amount through a notice published in the Federal 
Register.
    Page Limits: Part III of the application, the Application 
Narrative, requires applicants to address the selection criteria that 
will be used by reviewers in evaluating individual proposals. The 
applicant must limit the Part III--Application Narrative to no more 
than 40 double-spaced 8\1/2\ x 11'' pages (on one side only) with one-
inch margins (top, bottom, and sides). This page limitation applies to 
all material presented in the application narrative--including, for 
example, any charts, tables, figures, and graphs. The application 
narrative page limit does not apply to: Part I--the electronically 
scannable form; Part II--the budget section (including the narrative 
budget justification); and Part IV--the assurances and certifications. 
Also, the one-page abstract, resumes, bibliography, or letters of 
support, while considered part of the application, are not subject to 
the page limitation. Applicants should note that reviewers are not 
required to review any information provided in addition to the 
application information listed above. All sections of text in the 
application narrative must be double-spaced (no more than 3 lines per 
vertical inch). If using a proportional computer font, use no smaller 
than a 12-point font, and an average character density no greater than 
14 characters per inch. If using a nonproportional font or a 
typewriter, do not use more than 12 characters to the inch. Double-
spacing and font requirements do not apply within charts, tables, 
figures, and graphs, but the information presented in those formats 
should be easily readable. The Secretary rejects and does not consider 
an application that does not adhere to these requirements.
    Project Period: Up to 36 months.
    Absolute Priority 2--Model Demonstration Projects to Improve the 
Delivery and Outcomes of Secondary Education Services for Students with 
Disabilities (84.158V). The priority for Model Demonstration Projects 
to Improve the Delivery and Outcomes of Secondary Education Services 
for Students with Disabilities in the notice of final priority for this 
program, published in the Federal Register on February 2, 1996 at 61 FR 
4177, applies to this competition.
    Applications Available: February 10, 1997.
    Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: March 28, 1997.
    Deadline for Intergovernmental Review: May 27, 1997.
    Estimated Number of Awards: 14.
    Maximum Award: The Secretary rejects and does not consider an 
application that proposes a budget exceeding $150,000 for any single 
budget period of 12 months. However, because of budgetary 
considerations contingent upon congressional action, the Secretary may 
change the maximum amount through a notice published in the Federal 
Register.
    Page Limits: Part III of the application, the Application 
Narrative, requires applicants to address the selection criteria that 
will be used by reviewers in evaluating individual proposals. The 
applicant must limit the Part III--Application Narrative to no more 
than 40 double-spaced 8\1/2\ x 11'' pages (on one side only) with one-
inch margins (top, bottom, and sides). This page limitation applies to 
all material presented in the application narrative--including, for 
example, any charts, tables, figures, and graphs. The application 
narrative page limit does not apply to: Part I--the electronically 
scannable form; Part II--the budget section (including the narrative 
budget justification); and Part IV--the assurances and certifications. 
Also, the one-page abstract, resumes, bibliography, or letters of 
support, while considered part of the application, are not subject to 
the page limitation. Applicants should note that reviewers are not 
required to review any information provided in addition to the 
application information listed above. All sections of text in the 
application narrative must be double-spaced (no more than 3 lines per 
vertical inch). If using a proportional computer font, use no smaller 
than a 12-point font, and an average character density no greater than 
14 characters per inch. If using a nonproportional font or a 
typewriter, do not use more than 12 characters to the inch. Double-
spacing and font requirements do not apply within charts, tables, 
figures, and graphs, but the information presented in those formats 
should be easily readable. The Secretary rejects and does not consider 
an application that does not adhere to these requirements.
    Project Period: Up to 36 months.
    For Application Information Contact: For the priorities under the 
Secondary Education and Transitional Services for Youth with 
Disabilities Program contact the U.S. Department of Education, 600 
Independence Avenue, S.W., room 4623, Switzer Building, Washington, 
D.C. 20202-2641. Telephone: (202) 205-9377. FAX: (202) 205-8971. 
Internet: Patricia__W[email protected]
    Individuals who use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD) 
may call the TDD number: (202) 205-8169.
    Program Authority: 20 U.S.C. 1425.

Special Studies Program [CFDA No. 84.159]

    Purpose of Program: To support studies to assess the impact and 
effectiveness of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act 
(IDEA), including State and local efforts to provide a free appropriate 
public education to children and youth with disabilities and early 
intervention services to infants and toddlers with disabilities, and to 
provide State, local, and Federal agencies with information relevant to 
program management, administration, delivery, and effectiveness with 
respect to that education and those early intervention services.
    Eligible Applicants: Public or private agencies, institutions, 
organizations, and other appropriate parties as designated in the 
statute and regulations.
    Applicable Regulations: (a) The Education Department General 
Administrative Regulations (EDGAR) in 34 CFR Parts 74, 75, 77, 80, 81, 
82, 85,

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and 86; and (b) The regulations for this program in 34 CFR Part 327.

    Note: The regulations in 34 CFR Part 86 apply to institutions of 
higher education only.

    Priority: Under 34 CFR 75.105(c)(3), the Secretary gives an 
absolute preference to applications that meet the following priority. 
The Secretary funds under this competition only those applications that 
meet this absolute priority:
    Absolute Priority--State-Federal Administrative Information 
Exchange (84.159K). The priority for State-Federal Administrative 
Information Exchange in the notice of final priority for this program, 
published in the Federal Register on May 6, 1996 at 61 FR 20417, 
applies to this competition.
    Applications Available: February 10, 1997.
    Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: April 14, 1997
    Estimated Number of Awards: 1.
    Maximum Award: The Secretary rejects and does not consider an 
application that proposes a budget exceeding $300,000 for any single 
budget period of 12 months. However, because of budgetary 
considerations contingent upon congressional action, the Secretary may 
change the maximum amount through a notice published in the Federal 
Register.
    Page Limits: Part III of the application, the Application 
Narrative, requires applicants to address the selection criteria that 
will be used by reviewers in evaluating individual proposals. The 
applicant must limit the Part III--Application Narrative to no more 
than 50 double-spaced 8 \1/2\ x 11'' pages (on one side only) with one-
inch margins (top, bottom, and sides). This page limitation applies to 
all material presented in the application narrative--including, for 
example, any charts, tables, figures, and graphs. The application 
narrative page limit does not apply to: Part I--the electronically 
scannable form; Part II--the budget section (including the narrative 
budget justification); and Part IV--the assurances and certifications. 
Also, the one-page abstract, resumes, bibliography, or letters of 
support, while considered part of the application, are not subject to 
the page limitation. Applicants should note that reviewers are not 
required to review any information provided in addition to the 
application information listed above. All sections of text in the 
application narrative must be double-spaced (no more than 3 lines per 
vertical inch). If using a proportional computer font, use no smaller 
than a 12-point font, and an average character density no greater than 
14 characters per inch. If using a nonproportional font or a 
typewriter, do not use more than 12 characters to the inch. Double-
spacing and font requirements do not apply within charts, tables, 
figures, and graphs, but the information presented in those formats 
should be easily readable. The Secretary rejects and does not consider 
an application that does not adhere to these requirements.
    Project Period: Up to 36 months.
    For Application Information Contact: For the priority under the 
Special Studies Program contact the U.S. Department of Education, 600 
Independence Avenue, S.W., room 4627, Switzer Building, Washington, 
D.C. 20202-4641. Telephone: (202) 205-8894. FAX: (202) 205-8971. 
Internet: Jeffrey__P[email protected]
    Individuals who use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD) 
may call the TDD number: (202) 205-8169.
    Program Authority: 20 U.S.C. 1418.
    Information about the Department's funding opportunities, including 
copies of application notices for discretionary grant competitions, can 
be viewed on the Department's electronic bulletin board (ED Board), 
telephone (202) 260-9950; on the Internet Gopher Server (at gopher://
gcs.ed.gov); or on the World Wide Web (at http://gcs.ed.gov). In 
addition, information on downloading application packages from the 
World Wide Web can be obtained at the Office of Special Education 
Programs homepage (at http://www.ed.gov/offices/OSERS/OSEP). However, 
the official application notice for a discretionary grant competition 
is the notice published in the Federal Register. Application packages 
are available in an alternate format upon request.

(Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Numbers: Early Education 
Program for Children with Disabilities, 84.024; Training Personnel 
for the Education of Individuals with Disabilities--Grants for 
Personnel Training, 84.029; Postsecondary Education Programs for 
Individuals with Disabilities, 84.078; Secondary Education and 
Transitional Services for Youth with Disabilities Program, 84.158; 
and Special Studies Program, 84.327)

    Dated: January 14, 1997.
Katherine D. Seelman,
Acting Assistant Secretary for Special Education and Rehabilitative 
Services.
[FR Doc. 97-1393 Filed 1-17-97; 8:45 am]
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