[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 34, Volume 1]
[Revised as of July 1, 2003]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 34CFR237.21]

[Page 540]
 
                           TITLE 34--EDUCATION
 
              SECONDARY EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
 
PART 237--CHRISTA MCAULIFFE FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM--Table of Contents
 
                  Subpart C--How Are Fellows Selected?
 
Sec. 237.21  What are the responsibilities of a statewide panel?

    (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)