20 U.S.C. § 5963 — Eligible applicants

(a) In general To be eligible to receive a grant under this subchapter, a local educational agency shall demonstrate in the application submitted pursuant to section 5964(a) of this title that such agency— (1) serves an area in which there is a high rate of— (A) homicides committed by persons between the ages 5 to 18, inclusive; (B) referrals of youth to juvenile court; (C) youth under the supervision of the courts; (D) expulsions and suspensions of students from school ; (E) referrals of youth, for disciplinary reasons, to alternative schools ; or (F) victimization of youth by violence, crime, or other forms of abuse; and (2) has serious school crime, violence, and discipline problems, as indicated by other appropriate data. (b) Priority In awarding grants under this subchapter, the Secretary shall give priority to a local educational agency that submits an application that assures a strong local commitment to the projects or activities assisted under this subchapter, such as— (1) the formation of partnerships among the local educational agency , a community-based organization, a nonprofit organization with a demonstrated commitment to or expertise in developing education programs or providing educational services to students or the public, a local law enforcement agency, or any combination thereof; and (2) a high level of youth participation in such projects or activities. ( Pub. L. 103–227, title VII, § 703 , Mar. 31, 1994 , 108 Stat. 205 .)

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