Rule 160-1-4-.286 - Georgia Network for Educational and Therapeutic Support (GNETS) Facilities Grant1.Purpose of Grant. The purpose of the grant is to provide funds to eligible Local Units of Administration (LUAs) for facility improvement costs where therapeutic and educational services are provided to students through GNETS (Georgia Network for Educational and Therapeutic Support). Funds are used for facility renovation, modification and construction.2.Term and Conditions. Grants are awarded through a competitive process to LUAs that own facilities where therapeutic and educational services are provided to students through GNETS. The LUAs must also agree to and comply with all conditions listed in the Letter of Assurance, application, and contract.3.Eligible Recipients. All Georgia LUAs that own facilities where therapeutic and educational services are provided to students through GNETS are eligible to apply.4.Criteria for Award. Applications are reviewed and scored by the Georgia Department of Education. Funding will be awarded based on rank (the highest score first) and available funding.5.Directions and Deadlines for Applying. Applications will be distributed by email to eligible LUAs. The deadline for submission is 5:00 p.m. on June 9, 2017. For additional information, contact the Facilities Services & Pupil Transportation Division, Georgia Department of Education, 205 Jesse Hill Jr. Drive SE, Suite 1670 Twin Towers East, Atlanta, GA 30334 or email Mike Rowland atmrowland@doe.k12.ga.us.Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 160-1-4-.286
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-240.
Original grant description entitled "Georgia Network for Educational and Therapeutic Support (GNETS) Facilities Grant" submitted Apr. 18, 2017.