{"data":{"id":"us/20-u.s.c.-5963","jurisdiction":"us","citation":"20 U.S.C. § 5963","heading":"Eligible applicants","body":"(a) In generalTo be eligible to receive a grant under this subchapter, a local educational agency shall demonstrate in the application submitted pursuant to section 5964(a) of this title that such agency—(1) serves an area in which there is a high rate of—(A) homicides committed by persons between the ages 5 to 18, inclusive; (B) referrals of youth to juvenile court; (C) youth under the supervision of the courts; (D) expulsions and suspensions of students from school; (E) referrals of youth, for disciplinary reasons, to alternative schools; or (F) victimization of youth by violence, crime, or other forms of abuse; and (2) has serious school crime, violence, and discipline problems, as indicated by other appropriate data. (b) PriorityIn awarding grants under this subchapter, the Secretary shall give priority to a local educational agency that submits an application that assures a strong local commitment to the projects or activities assisted under this subchapter, such as—(1) the formation of partnerships among the local educational agency, a community-based organization, a nonprofit organization with a demonstrated commitment to or expertise in developing education programs or providing educational services to students or the public, a local law enforcement agency, or any combination thereof; and (2) a high level of youth participation in such projects or activities.","path":["Title 20—EDUCATION","CHAPTER 68—NATIONAL EDUCATION REFORM"],"source_url":"https://uscode.house.gov/download/releasepoints/us/pl/119/103/xml_usc20@119-103.zip","current_through":"Public Law 119-103 (09/02/2026)","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-10T05:57:47Z","sha256":"51357882044b015ed7ada88ea20c019a0d750420be1b9c2998a197f4e51c05f4","source_id":"us","stale":false,"prev":"us/20-u.s.c.-5962","next":"us/20-u.s.c.-5964"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}