Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 505-5-.02 - Mini Transitional/Development Incentive Grants Program

(1) Statutory Basis for Grant Program. Georgia Professional Standards Act, O.C.G.A. Sections 20-2-982 and 20-2-984.

(2) Purpose of Program. This program is designed to encourage innovation and changes in the design and delivery of education personnel preparation programs as called in for the Georgia Professional Standards Act.

(3) Terms and Conditions. All grants, whether awarded through a competitive processor through a direct allocation, must be executed and all expenditures completed by the end of the State fiscal year of the award. Grant activities must focus on priorities identified by the Professional Standards Commission.

(4) Eligible Recipients. Colleges and universities offering State-approved education personnel preparation programs.

(5) Criteria for Award(s). A letter of application that describes: the focus of the program; proposed activities designed to carry out the project goals; and the proposed plan for implementation and institutionalization of the project. A review team from the Professional Standards Commission evaluates requests for funding.

(6) Directions and Deadlines for Applying. Announcements are distributed to deans and heads of approved education preparation programs whenever sufficient funds are available. Requests for information should be made to: Professional Standards Commission, 1454 Twin Towers East, Atlanta, Georgia 30334-5040.

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Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 505-5-.02

O.C.G.A. Sec. 28-5-120.

Original Grant description entitled "Mini Transitional/Development Incentive Grants Program" submitted December 16, 1993.