20 U.S.C.
United States Code, 2000 Edition
Title 20 - EDUCATION
CHAPTER 70 - STRENGTHENING AND IMPROVEMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS
SUBCHAPTER X - PROGRAMS OF NATIONAL SIGNIFICANCE
Part I - 21st Century Community Learning Centers
Sec. 8243 - Program authorization
From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov

§8243. Program authorization

(a) Grants by Secretary

The Secretary is authorized, in accordance with the provisions of this part, to award grants to rural and inner-city public elementary or secondary schools, or consortia of such schools, to enable such schools or consortia to plan, implement, or to expand projects that benefit the educational, health, social service, cultural, and recreational needs of a rural or inner-city community.

(b) Equitable distribution

In awarding grants under this part, the Secretary shall assure an equitable distribution of assistance among the States, among urban and rural areas of the United States, and among urban and rural areas of a State.

(c) Grant period

The Secretary shall award grants under this part for a period not to exceed 3 years.

(d) Amount

The Secretary shall not award a grant under this part in any fiscal year in an amount less than $35,000.

(Pub. L. 89–10, title X, §10903, as added Pub. L. 103–382, title I, §101, Oct. 20, 1994, 108 Stat. 3845.)