Grants for Enhanced Assessment Instruments (84.368)
Program
84.368 Grants for Enhanced Assessment Instruments
Federal Agency
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, OFFICE OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION
Authorization
Title VI, Part A, Subpart I, Section 6112 of Public Law 107-110, the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 as amended.
Program Number
84.368
Last Known Status
Deleted 10/21/2003 (Budget authority appropriated for FY 03 as established by the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965)
Objectives
The objectives of this program are: (1) To improve the quality, validity, and reliability of State academic assessments; (2) To measure student academic achievement using multiple measures of student academic achievement from multiple sources; (3) To chart student progress over time; or (4) To evaluate student academic achievement through the development of comprehensive academic assessment instruments, such as performance and technology-based academic assessments.
Types of Assistance
Project Grants.
Uses and Use Restrictions
Successful applicants must use these funds to carry out the activities described in their approved applications, which include one or more of the activities described under objectives above.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicant Eligibility
State educational agencies or a consortium of State Educational Agencies are eligible to apply.
Beneficiary Eligibility
States Educational Agencies.
Credentials/Documentation
Not applicable.
Application and Award Process
Preapplication Coordination
This program is eligible for coverage under E.O. 12372,"Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs." An applicant should consult the office or official designated as the single point of contact in his or her State for more information on the process the State requires to be followed in applying for assistance, if the State has selected the program for review.
Application Procedure
Applicants must prepare and submit an application in accordance with Appendix E of the notice in the Federal Register of final content for the Consolidated Application or in accordance with the Title I Part A and Section Title VI Section 6112 individual program application package (which contains the same information By the due date, eligible applicants must submit to the Compensatory Education Program Office in the Office of Elementary and Secondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education, a complete application that addresses the purposes of the program, the absolute priority(ies), the competitive preferences (if applicable for that applicant), and the selection criteria, and includes all required, assurances and signatures. Required assurances and certifications include: Assurances for Non-Construction Programs (SF 422B); Certification regarding Lobbying, Debarment; Suspension and Other Responsibility Matter, and Drug-Free Workplace Requirements (ED Form 80- 0013); Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (SF LLL) (if applicable); Response to Notice to All Applicants (Section 427, GEPA). Applications should also include a Cover Page; the required Budget Form (ED Form 524); an itemized budget and other budget information; proof of eligibility; a project abstract; and a program narrative that includes responses to selection criteria. Applicants are encouraged to information electronically with a follow-up signed hard copy. Paper only submissions must include one (1) original and four (4) copies of the application. This program is eligible for coverage under E.O. 12372,"Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs." An applicant should consult the office or official designated as the single point of contact in his or her State for more information on the process the State requires to be followed in applying for assistance, if the State has selected the program for review.
Award Procedure
The Department of Education notifies successful applicants of awards and may negotiate final budget and operational issues.
Deadlines
In order to receive funds appropriated for FY2002, applicants must submit their application no later than September 15, 2002. For subsequent fiscal year funding, if appropriated, contact the program office for application deadlines and information.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
Appeals
None.
Renewals
Awards are made for a single fiscal year funding. If funding is available for subsequent years, applicants may reapply.
Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
None.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
Once awarded, FY2002 funds are available for obligation under the initial period of availability through September 30, 2003. Under section 421(b) of the General Education Provisions Act, any funds that remain unobligated may be carried over for obligation for an additional 12 months (until September 30, 2004). Funds for succeeding fiscal years, if appropriated, will follow a similar timeline.
Post Assistance Requirements
Reports
An annual report describing activities and results of activities will be required, as required by Section 6112(c).
Audits
In accordance with the Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR) in 34 CFR 80. State and local governments that receive financial assistance of $100,000 or more within the State's fiscal year shall have an audit made for that year. State and local governments that receive between $25,000 and $100,000 within the State's fiscal year shall have an audit made in accordance with the Appendix to EDGAR, Part 80.
Records
All grantees must maintain and complete records in accordance with the General Education Provisions Act and the Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR).
Program Accomplishments
This is a new program; accomplishments have not yet been determined.
Financial Information
Account Identification
91-1000-0-1-501.
Obligations
(Grants) FY 01 $0; FY 02 est $17,000,000; and FY 03 est $7,000,000.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
Estimated number of awards: 10-20 awards are expected. Estimated range of awards: $300,000 to $2,000,000.
Regulations, Guidelines and Literature
Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR), Parts 74, 75, 77, 79, 80, 81, 82, 85, 86, 97, 98, and 99. Regulations for Title I, Part A, which the Department expects to issue in August 2002.
Related Programs
84.010, Title I, Part A, Improving Basic Programs.
Information Contacts
Regional or Local Office
Not applicable.
Headquarters Office
Compensatory Education Programs, Office of Elementary and Secondary Education, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Ave., SW, Washington DC 20202. Contact :Clare Banwart (202) 260-2666. 153: Web site address: Clare.Banwart@ed.gov.
Web Site Address
Examples of Funded Projects
This is a new program; no examples are available.
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
The selection criteria will be included in the Consolidated State Application package and published in the federal register notice. For further information, contact Sue Rigney, 202-260-0931.
