84.203: Star Schools

84.203

Inactive

Department of Education (ED)

May 18, 2009

Nov. 3, 2008

To encourage improved instruction in mathematics, science, and foreign languages as well as other subjects, such as vocational education. To serve underserved populations, including the disadvantaged, limited-English proficient, and individuals with disabilities. Grants are made to develop and support educational and instructional programming, and to provide technical assistance in the use of such instructional programming.

A - Formula Grants

Eligible telecommunications partnerships must be organized on a statewide or multistate basis. Two types of partnerships are eligible: (1) A public agency or corporation established for the purpose of developing and operating telecommunications networks to enhance educational opportunities provided by educational institutions, teacher training centers, and other entities, provided that the agency or corporation represents the interests of elementary and secondary schools eligible to participate under Title 1 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965; or (2) a partnership that will provide telecommunications services and includes three or more of the following entities, at least one of which shall be State or local educational agency: (a) A local educational agency, that serves a significant number of elementary and secondary schools that are eligible for assistance under Part A, of Title 1 or elementary and secondary schools operated or funded for Indian children by the Department of the Interior; (b) A State educational agency; (c) adult and family education programs; (d) an institution of higher education or a State higher education agency; (e) a teacher training center or academy; (f) a public or private entity with experience and expertise in the planning and operation of a telecommunications network, including entities involved in telecommunications through satellite, cable, telephone, or computer; or a public broadcasting entity with such experience; or (g) a public or private elementary or secondary school.

Elementary and secondary school students and teachers.