PURPOSE: The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education has the authority to receive and expend federal funds for educational programs and to establish rules for the administration of the programs in accordance with controlling federal statutes and regulations. This rule sets forth the provisions governing programs operated under Title III of the Goals 2000: Educate America Act which Congress enacted in March 1994. This rule incorporates by reference the Goals 2000: Educate America Act Applicant’s Guide.

Editor’s Note: The following material is incorporated into this rule by reference: 1) Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Goals 2000: Educate America Act, Applicant's Guide, Title III State and Local Education Systems Improvement, Grants for Local Reform (Jefferson City, MO: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, August 1995). In accordance with section 536.031(4), RSMo, the full text of material incorporated by reference will be made available to any 5 CSR 50-860

interested person at the Office of the Secretary of State and the headquarters of the adopting state agency.

1. (1) All state programs and projects to develop and implement local school district improvement plans implemented with funds under Title III, Subgrants for Local Reform and Professional Development, shall be conducted in conformity with—

   1. (A) The Goals 2000: Educate America Act of 1994; and
   2. (B) The Goals 2000: Educate America Act Applicant’s Guide which is incorporated by reference and provides guidance and interpretation of federal statutory and regulatory requirements for the program and also establishes grant application and management procedures consistent with state law and practices.

AUTHORITY: section 178.430, RSMo (1994).* Original rule filed Sept. 27, 1995, effective March 30, 1996. *Original authority 1963.