34 C.F.R. Subpart C—How Are Fellows Selected?
Title 34 - Education
(a) Recipients of Christa McAuliffe Fellowships in each State are selected by a seven-member statewide panel appointed by the chief State elected official, acting in consultation with the State educational agency (SEA), or by an existing panel designated by the chief State elected official and approved by the Secretary. (b) The statewide panel must be representative of school administrators, teachers, parents, and institutions of higher education. (Authority: 20 U.S.C. 1113c) (a) Each statewide panel has the responsibility for: (1) Establishing its own operating procedures regarding the fellowship selection process; and (2) Disseminating information and application materials to the LEAs, private schools, and private school systems regarding the fellowship competition. (b) Each panel may impose reasonable administrative requirements for the submission, handling, and processing of applications. (c) Each statewide panel must consult with the appropriate LEA in evaluating proposals from applicants. (d) In their applications to the statewide panel, individuals must include: (1) Two recommendations from teaching peers; (2) A recommendation from the principal; and (3) A recommendation from the superintendent on the quality of the proposal and its educational benefit. (e) A statewide panel may establish additional criteria, consistent with the Act, for the award of fellowships in its area as it considers appropriate. (f) A statewide panel shall submit to the Secretary its selections for recipients of fellowships under this part within the schedule established by the Secretary. (Authority: 20 U.S.C. 1113d)
Title 34: Education
PART 237—CHRISTA MCAULIFFE FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM
Subpart C—How Are Fellows Selected?
§ 237.20 What are the statewide panels?
§ 237.21 What are the responsibilities of a statewide panel?
