What are Examples of How an Applicant Might (3) An applicant that proposes to carry out a Satisfy the Requirement of This Provision? model science program for secondary students and is concerned that girls may be less likely The following examples may help illustrate how an than boys to enroll in the course, might indicate applicant may comply with Section 427. how it intends to conduct "outreach" efforts to girls, to encourage their enrollment. (1) An applicant that proposes to carry out an adult literacy project serving, among others, (4) An applicant that proposes a project to adults with limited English proficiency, might increase school safety might describe the special describe in its application how it intends to efforts it will take to address concern of lesbian, distribute a brochure about the proposed gay, bisexual, and transgender students, and project to such potential participants in their efforts to reach out to and involve the families native language. of LGBT students (2) An applicant that proposes to develop We recognize that many applicants may already be instructional materials for classroom use might implementing effective steps to ensure equity of describe how it will make the materials available access and participation in their grant programs, and on audio tape or in braille for students who are we appreciate your cooperation in responding to the blind. requirements of this provision.
What are Examples of How an Applicant Might Satisfy the Requirement of This Provision? The following examples may help illustrate how an applicant may comply with Section 427. (1) An applicant that proposes to carry out an adult literacy project serving, among others, adults with limited English proficiency, might describe in its application how it intends to distribute a brochure about the proposed project to such potential participants in their native language. (2) An applicant that proposes to develop instructional materials for classroom use might describe how it will make the materials available on audio tape or in braille for students who are blind. (3) An applicant that proposes to carry out a model science program for secondary students and is concerned that girls may be less likely than boys to enroll in the course, might indicate how it intends to conduct "outreach" efforts to girls, to encourage their enrollment. (4) An applicant that proposes a project to increase school safety might describe the special efforts it will take to address concern of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender students, and efforts to reach out to and involve the families of LGBT students We recognize that many applicants may already be implementing effective steps to ensure equity of access and participation in their grant programs, and we appreciate your cooperation in responding to the requirements of this provision.
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