281—64.31(256A,279) Grant awards criteria.

1. 64.31(1)  Criteria points. The following information shall be provided and points awarded to applicants based on the following criteria as stated in the request for proposal:

   1. a. Provision of a comprehensive child development program.
   2. b. Limited class size.
   3. c. Child-teacher ratios of not less than one staff member per eight children.
   4. d. Provision of parental involvement.
   5. e. Demonstration of community support.
   6. f. Utilization of services provided by other community agencies.
   7. g. Use of qualified teachers.
   8. h. Existence of a plan for program evaluation including, but not limited to, measurement of student outcomes.
   9. i. Developmentally appropriate practices.

2. 64.31(2)  Additional grant components. The following information shall be provided and points awarded to applicants based on the following additional components:

   1. a. Program summary.
   2. b. Research documentation.
   3. c. Identification and documentation of local populations who are at risk.
   4. d. Letters of community support.
   5. e. Program budget (administrative costs not to exceed 10 percent of total award).

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