Section 11996.4 - Selection of Applications for Grant Awards(a) Each complete application that meets the deadline for submission shall be reviewed by a panel of reviewers selected by CDE. The CDE shall establish criteria for selection of the reviewers and train the reviewers to score grant applications consistently.(b) Applications shall be reviewed and assessed according to the degree to which the application fulfills the requirements of applicable statutes and these regulations, including: (1) The extent to which the application is designed to promote the culture and the academic achievement of American Indian pupils as demonstrated by the alignment between identified needs and the proposed program.(2) The extent to which the application is designed to achieve measurable outcomes that address the needs identified in the comprehensive needs assessment.(3) The extent to which the applicant's actual and/or proposed organization structure, history of service to the American Indian community, and demonstrated organizational capacity are indicative of the ability to assure successful program implementation.(4) The type and intensity of services to be provided to the targeted population, and the number of pupils and other participants to be served.(5) The potential impact of the proposed service plan on pupils, their families, and other organizations in the region as evidenced by the implementation of promising practices or proven strategies.(6) The completeness of the description of the proposed service area, including the identification of currently existing services and service deficits.(7) The degree to which the AIEC will collaborate with the existing service-agencies as evidenced by collaborative agreements that clearly detail the responsibility of collaborating entities.(c) All applications will be ranked according to their assessed score. Grants will be awarded on the basis of the applicant's rank and the applicant's funding priority as defined in section 11996.1(j).Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 5, § 11996.4
1. New section filed 6-4-2007 as an emergency; operative 6-4-2007 (Register 2007, No. 23). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 12-3-2007 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.
2. Certificate of Compliance as to 6-4-2007 order transmitted to OAL 9-11-2007 and filed 10-24-2007 (Register 2007, No. 43). Note: Authority cited: Section 33382, Education Code. Reference: Sections 33370 and 33383, Education Code.
1. New section filed 6-4-2007 as an emergency; operative 6-4-2007 (Register 2007, No. 23). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 12-3-2007 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.
2. Certificate of Compliance as to 6-4-2007 order transmitted to OAL 9-11-2007 and filed 10-24-2007 (Register 2007, No. 43).