PURPOSE: This rule establishes the policies and procedures for the administration of the Dwight D. Eisenhower Mathematics and Science Education Act by the Coordinating Board for Higher Education and under which institutions of higher education can apply for federal assistance under Title II, Part A of that Act.

PUBLISHER’S NOTE: The secretary of state has determined that the publication of the entire text of the material which is incorporated by reference as a portion of this rule would be unduly cumbersome or expensive. Therefore, the material which is so incorporated is on file with the agency who filed this rule, and with the Office of Secretary of State. Any interested person may view this material at either agency’s headquarters or the same will be made available at the Office of Secretary of State at a cost not to exceed actual cost of copy reproduction. The entire text of the rule is printed here. This note refers only to the incorporated by reference material.

1. (1) Definitions.

   1. (A) Coordinating Board for Higher Education (CBHE) means the coordinating board created by the Omnibus State Reorganization Act, Law, 1974, p. 530.
   2. (B) Institution of higher education (IHE) means any regionally accredited two (2)- or 6 CSR 10-8

four (4)-year postsecondary institution with its principal campus located in the state.

1. (C) Local education agency (LEA) means a group of K-12 teachers, a K-12 school or a consortium of K-12 schools.

1. (2) Applications for Funds.

   1. (A) Ninety-five percent (95%) of the funds appropriated in each award year will be available for competitive grants to IHEs. The IHEs will submit proposals in response to and in accordance with a written solicitation from CBHE. Each proposal must be accompanied by a letter of endorsement signed by the sponsoring IHE’s chief executive officer or a specifically designated representative for grant applications.
   2. (B) The CBHE will make every effort to ensure equitable participation of private and public institutions of higher education in the competition, as well as to make certain that statewide needs in mathematics and science education are met. The CBHE will ensure that awards are made on the basis of careful review of merit and objective ranking of proposals by qualified reviewers. Selection of proposals for funding will be based on their intrinsic value and their responsiveness to state needs and priorities as determined by the CBHE and published in the grant application announcement.
   3. (C) Each IHE approved for a grant must sign a contractual agreement that details the IHE’s obligations and sets deadlines for required reports and reimbursement requests.
   4. (D) Proposals not received by the deadline established in the grant application announcement will not be considered for funding.
   5. (E) Grant applications must document an agreement with an LEA that involves substantive collaboration.

2. (3) Management, Fiscal and Audit Standards.

   1. (A) Each IHE receiving a grant must agree to administer each Eisenhower grant through a separate account that can be easily identified and verified. Institutions assume all responsibility for project cost overruns.
   2. (B) Reimbursement will be for services rendered only and will be available to IHEs in three (3) approximately equal disbursements from the CBHE. Final payment will be made only after all required reports and evaluations have been submitted and approved.
   3. (C) Audit and accounting procedures of the IHE must comply with OMB Circular A-102, OMB Circular A-110 and OMB Circular A-

3. 133. Any IHE finding regarding an Eisenhower grant project must be submitted to the CBHE.

   1. (D) Any expenditures incurred before the start date designated for the project by the CBHE will not be reimbursed.
4. (4) State Administrative Responsibilities. The CBHE shall aid the IHEs by providing technical assistance, assisting in the evaluation of the project, monitoring each project, and taking whatever action is necessary to properly manage each program and to avoid illegal, imprudent, wasteful or extravagant use of funds.

5. (5) Complaint Procedure.

   1. (A) An institution with a grievance regarding the distribution of an Eisenhower grant must register its intent to appeal the decision to the CBHE within fourteen (14) days after awards are announced. Within two (2) weeks after that submission the institution must tender a written statement summarizing the grounds for appeal. Arrangements for a public hearing before the CBHE or its designee will be made in a timely manner.
   2. (B) Grounds for appeal may not include judgments of relative merit.

AUTHORITY: section 173.050, RSMo Supp. 1990.* Original rule filed Jan. 3, 1992, effective May 14, 1992. *Original authority: 173.050, RSMo 1963.