[Code of Federal Regulations]

[Title 34, Volume 1]

[Revised as of July 1, 2005]

From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access

[CITE: 34CFR237.21]



[Page 564-565]

 

                           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



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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)