Section 281.41.200. Condition of assistance.

An AEA or an LEA is eligible for assistance under Part B of the Act for a fiscal year if the agency submits a plan that provides assurances to the state that the LEA meets each of the conditions in rules 281—41.201(256B,34CFR300) to 281—41.213(256B,34CFR300).

       41.200(1) Required descriptions, policies and procedures. Each AEA shall submit to the department the policies and procedures identified in subrules 41.407(1) and 41.407(2) and other descriptions that may be required by the department for approval. Any modifications to an AEA’s descriptions, policies or procedures shall be submitted to the department for approval.

       41.200(2) AEA application. Each AEA shall submit to the department, 45 calendar days prior to the start of the project year, an application for federal funds under Part B of the Act, implementing federal regulations, and this chapter. An AEA application shall receive department approval only when there is an approved AEA comprehensive plan as described in rule 281—72.9(273) on file at the department and the requirements of subrule 41.200(1) have been met. The application, on forms provided by the department, shall include the following:

        a.           General information.

        b.           Utilization of funds.

        c.           Assurances.