112 STAT. 1672 PUBLIC LAW 105-244 —OCT. 7, 1998 "(4) Partnerships, consisting of institutions of higher education, community organizations, or other public or private agencies or organizations, can coordinate and combine institutional resources— "(A) to provide the needed variety of education options to students; and "(B) to develop new means of ensuring accountability and quality for innovative education methods. 20 USC 1070f-l. -SEC. 420E. PURPOSE; PROGRAM AUTHORIZED. "(a) PURPOSE. —It is the purpose of this subpart to enhance the delivery, quality, and accountability of postsecondary education and career-oriented lifelong learning through technology and related innovations. "(b) PROGRAM AUTHORIZED.— "(1) GRANTS.— "(A) IN GENERAL.— The Secretary may, from funds appropriated under section 420J make grsmts to, or enter into contracts or cooperative agreements with, eligible partnerships to carry out the authorized activities described in section 420G. "(B) DURATION. —Grants under this subpart shall be awarded for periods that do not exceed 5 years. "(2) DEFINITION OF ELIGIBLE PARTNERSHIP.—For purposes of this subpart, the term 'eligible partnership' means a partnership consisting of 2 or more independent agencies, organizations, or institutions. The agencies, organizations, or institutions may include institutions of higher education, community organizations, and other public and private institutions, agencies, and organizations. 20 USC 1070f-2. -SEC.420F.APPLICATION. "(a) REQUIREMENT. — An eligible partnership desiring to receive a grant under this subpart snail submit an application to the Secretary, in such form and containing such information, as the Secretary may require. "(b) CONTENTS.— Each application shall include— "(1) the name of each partner and a description of the responsibilities of the partner, including the designation of a nonprofit organization as the fiscal agent for the partnership; "(2) a description of the need for the project, including a description of how the project will build on any existing services and activities; "(3) a listing of human, financial (other than funds provided under this subpart), and other resources that each member of the partnership will contribute to the partnership, and a description of the efforts each member of the partnership will make in seeking additional resources; and "(4) a description of how the project will operate, including how funds awarded under this subpart will be used to meet the purpose of this subpart. 20 USC 1070f-3. "SEC. 420G. AUTHORIZED ACTIYITIES. "Funds awarded to an eligible partnership under this subpart shall be used to— "(1) develop and assess model distance learning programs or innovative educational software;
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