In addition to the criteria in 34 CFR 385.31(c), the Secretary uses the following additional selection criterion to evaluate an application:
(a) Relevance to State-Federal rehabilitation service program. (1) The Secretary reviews each application for information that shows that the proposed project appropriately relates to the mission of the State-Federal rehabilitation service programs.
(1) The Secretary reviews each application for information that shows that the proposed project appropriately relates to the mission of the State-Federal rehabilitation service programs.
(2) The Secretary looks for information that shows that the proposed project can be expected to improve the skills and competence of--
(i) Personnel engaged in the administration or delivery of rehabilitation services; and
(ii) Others with an interest in the delivery of rehabilitation services.
(b) [Reserved] (Authority: 29 U.S.C. 711(c) and 774) [62 FR 10406, Mar. 6, 1997]