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34 C.F.R. Subpart A—General

Title 34 - Education

Title 34: Education
PART 477—STATE PROGRAM ANALYSIS ASSISTANCE AND POLICY STUDIES PROGRAM

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Subpart A—General

§ 477.1   What is the State Program Analysis Assistance and Policy Studies Program?

The State Program Analysis Assistance and Policy Studies Program assists States in evaluating the status and progress of adult education in achieving the purposes of the Act.

(Authority: 20 U.S.C. 1213b(a))

§ 477.2   Who is eligible for an award?

(a) Public or private nonprofit agencies, organizations, or institutions are eligible for a grant or cooperative agreement under this program.

(b) Business concerns or public or private nonprofit agencies, organizations, or institutions are eligible for a contract under this program.

(Authority: 20 U.S.C. 1213b(a))

§ 477.3   What activities may the Secretary fund?

The Secretary may support the following directly or through awards:

(a) An analysis of State plans and of the findings of evaluations conducted in accordance with section 352 of the Act, with suggestions to State educational agencies for improvements in planning or program operation.

(b) The provision of an information network (in conjunction with the National Diffusion Network) on the results of research in adult education, the operation of model or innovative programs (including efforts to continue activities and services under the program after Federal funding has been discontinued), successful experiences in the planning, administration, and conduct of adult education programs, advances in curriculum and instructional practices, and other information useful in the improvement of adult education.

(c) Any other activities, including national policy studies, which the Secretary may designate, that assist States in evaluating the status and progress of adult education in achieving the purposes of the Act.

(Authority: 20 U.S.C. 1213b(a))

§ 477.4   What regulations apply?

The following regulations apply to the State Program Analysis Assistance and Policy Studies Program:

(a) The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) in 48 CFR chapter 1 and the Department of Education Acquisition Regulation (EDAR) in 48 CFR chapter 34 (applicable to contracts).

(b) The regulations in this part 477.

(c) The regulations in 34 CFR part 425.

(Authority: 20 U.S.C. 1213b(a))

§ 477.5   What definitions apply?

The definitions in 34 CFR 425.4 apply to this part.

(Authority: 20 U.S.C. 1213b(a))

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