To provide grants to State
Education Agencies (SEAs) on a formula basis to support the development and
implementation of systemic technology plans at the State, local and school
levels to improve the teaching and learning of all children. States are asked
to address four goals: (1) All teachers will have the training and support
they need to help all students learn through computers and through the
information superhighway; (2) all teachers and students will have modern
computers in their classrooms; (3) every classroom will be connected to the
information superhighway; and (4) effective and engaging software and online
resources will be an integral part of every school curriculum. To provide
discretionary grants to LEAs in States that choose not to participate in the
program.
TYPES OF ASSISTANCE:
Formula Grants. Place Cursor Here for Definition
USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS:
At least 95 percent of awards to SEAs must be used to make sub-grants to LEAs
for the following purposes: (1) To apply technology to support school reform;
(2) support projects of sufficient size and scope to improve student learning;
(3) acquire hardware and software to improve student learning; (4) acquire
connections to telecommunications networks to obtain access to resources and
services; (5) provide ongoing professional development in the integration of
technology into improvements of the school curriculum; and (6) provide better
educational services for adults and families. This program is subject to
non-supplanting requirements and must use a restricted indirect cost rate
which is referenced under 34 CFR 76.564- 76.569. For assistance call the
Office of the Chief Financial Officer/ Indirect Cost Group on 202-708-7770.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
Applicant Eligibility:
All States, Puerto Rico, the District of
Columbia, American Samoa, Northern Marianas, Guam, Virgin Islands, and the
Bureau of Indian Affairs may apply.
Beneficiary Eligibility:
Elementary and secondary schools, students,
and teachers will benefit.
Applications are distributed to the Chief
State School Officer for all eligible SEAs. This program is excluded from
coverage under E.O. 12372.
Application Procedure:
An SEA is eligible for funding if it submits an
application that includes a statewide education technology plan that describes:
(1) long-term strategies for financing educational technology in the State, (2)
how business, industry, other public and private agencies, including libraries,
library literacy programs, scientific and cultural institutions, and
institutions of higher education can participate in the ongoing planning,
implementation and support for the plan, and (3) how the State will assist LEAs
that the highest numbers or percentages of children in poverty and demonstrate
the greatest need.
Award Procedure:
SEAs which submit State technology plans will be
reviewed on an individual basis by the Secretary and will be awarded on a
rolling basis as applications are approved.
Deadlines:
All States have approved plans. LEA should contact their
SEA for deadlines.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time:
State plans that are submitted
will generally be reviewed within 2 months of receipt.
Appeals:
The Secretary shall not disapprove a State technology plan or
State application, before offering the State an opportunity to revise the plan
and a hearing. (See 34 CFR 76.202.)
Renewals:
SEAs shall annually report to the Secretary regarding
progress in meeting State goals and plans. Items such as: (1) A proposal of
State activities for the succeeding year; (2) a summary of the progress of LEAs
in meeting local goals; and (3) a plan to increase student learning are
required. Renewals are subject to the availability of resources.
ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS:
Formula and Matching Requirements:
Funds are allocated to States
proportionate to their share under Part A of Title I of ESEA but with a minimum
allocation to any State of one-half of one percent of the amount appropriated.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance:
Not applicable.
POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS:
Reports:
As required by the Education Department General
Administrative Regulations (EDGAR) for State-administered programs (34 CFR part
76). Generally, financial and performance reports are required annually.
Audits:
In accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular No. A- 133
(Revised, June 24, 1997), "Audits of States, Local Governments, and
Nonprofit Organizations," nonfederal entities that expend financial
assistance of $300,000 or more in Federal awards will have a single or a
program-specific audit conducted for that year. Nonfederal entities that expend
less than $300,000 a year in Federal awards are exempt from Federal audit
requirements for that year, except as noted in Circular No. A-133.
Records:
As required by EDGAR for State-Administered programs (34 CFR
part 76). Generally, States and subgrantees must retain records related to grant
funds and compliance for a period of 5 years.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION:
Account Identification:
91-0500-0-1-501.
Obligations:
(Grants) FY 01 $425,000,000; FY 02 est $450,000,000; and
FY 03 est Not available. It will be determined upon completion of the
reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance:
For fiscal year 2001, State
awards range from the minimum $2,125,000 to $45,942,000. Average: $8,050,000.
This program is designed to assist schools to employ technology to improve
teaching and learning so that all students can achieve challenging standards.
REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE:
34 CFR 76, 77, 79, 80, 81, 82, 85, and 86.
INFORMATION CONTACTS:
Regional or Local Office:
Not applicable.
Headquarters Office:
Goals 2000, Office of Elementary and Secondary
Education, Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW., FB6, Room 3E241,
Washington, DC 20202. Contact: Patricia Gore. Telephone: (202) 401-0039.
