(a) The Secretary approves, within 60 days of receipt, a State plan or amendment that the Secretary determines complies with the applicable provisions of the Act and the regulations in this part.
(b) In approving a State plan or amendment, the Secretary considers any information submitted in accordance with Sec. 461.13 (b) and (c).
(c) The Secretary notifies the SEA, in writing, of the granting or withholding of approval.
(d) The Secretary does not finally disapprove a State plan or amendment without first affording the State reasonable notice and opportunity for a hearing. (Authority: 20 U.S.C. 1206(b), 1206a(a)(3), and 1207(b))