Page:United States Statutes at Large Volume 115 Part 2.djvu/760

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115 STAT. 1744 PUBLIC LAW 107-110-JAN. 8, 2002 "(D) the drug and violence prevention activity or program to be funded, including how the activity or program will meet the principles of effectiveness described in section 4115(a), and the means of evaluating such activity or program; and "(E) how the services will be targeted to schools and students with the greatest need; "(3) a description for how the results of the evaluations of the effectiveness of the program will be used to refine, improve, and strengthen the program; "(4) an assurance that funds under this subpart will be used to increase the level of State, local, and other non-Federal funds that would, in the absence of funds under this subpart, be made available for programs and activities authorized under this subpart, and in no case supplant such State, local, and other non-Federal funds; "(5) a description of the mechanisms used to provide effective notice to the community of an intention to submit an application under this subpart; "(6) an assurance that drug and violence prevention programs supported under this subpart convey a clear and consistent message that acts of violence and the illegal use of drugs are wrong and harmful; "(7) an assurance that the applicant has, or the schools to be served have, a plan for keeping schools safe and drugfree that includes— "(A) appropriate and effective school discipline policies that prohibit disorderly 'conduct, the illegal possession of weapons, and the illegal use, possession, distribution, and sale of tobacco, alcohol, and other drugs by students; "(B) security procedures at school and while students are on the way to and from school; "(C) prevention activities that are designed to create and maintain safe, disciplined, and drug-free environments; "(D) a crisis management plan for responding to violent or traumatic incidents on school grounds; and "(E) a code of conduct policy for all students that clearly states the responsibilities of students, teachers, and administrators in maintaining a classroom environment that— "(i) allows a teacher to communicate effectively with all students in the class; "(ii) allows all students in the class to learn; "(iii) has consequences that are fair, and developmentally appropriate; "(iv) considers the student and the circumstances of the situation; and "(v) is enforced accordingly; "(8) an assurance that the application and any waiver request under section 4115(a)(3) will be available for public review after submission of the application; and "(9) such other assurances, goals, and objectives identified through scientifically based research that the State may reasonably require in accordance with the purpose of this part. "(e) REVIEW OF APPLICATION.— "(1) IN GENERAL.—In reviewing local applications under this section, a State educational agency shall use a peer review