District Of Columbia § 38-1853.04 - General authority.
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§ 38-1853.04. General authority.
38-1853.04From funds appropriated under , the Secretary shall award grants on a competitive basis to eligible entities with approved applications under to carry out a program to provide eligible students with expanded school choice opportunities. The Secretary may award a single grant or multiple grants, depending on the quality of applications submitted and the priorities of this chapter.
The Secretary may make grants under this subsection for a period of not more than 5 years.
From funds appropriated under paragraphs (2) and (3) of , the Secretary shall provide funds to the Mayor of the District of Columbia, if the Mayor agrees to the requirements described in , for—
the District of Columbia public schools to improve public education in the District of Columbia; and
the District of Columbia public charter schools to improve and expand quality public charter schools in the District of Columbia.
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