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Reading Excellence Act State Competitive Grant Program: Non-Regulatory Guidance for State Applicants – March 9, 1999

Purpose of these Guidelines

These guidelines contain information primarily on:

• General implementation and purpose of the Reading Excellence Act programs;

• The State education agency application process

• State administration of the program; and

• How local educational agencies can use Reading Excellence Act funds to improve student reading achievement.

The guidance does not impose any requirements beyond those that the law specifies. Where possible, it encourages varying approaches and focuses on what can be done rather than what cannot. Any requirements referred to in this document are taken directly from the authorizing statute, from the Closing Date Notice, or from other existing statutes or regulations whose requirements pertain to this program. U.S. Department of Education officials will consider state and local recipients that follow these guidelines to be in compliance with the applicable Federal statutes and regulations.

All applicants are encouraged to pay particular attention to questions C2, G7, and G8.

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