Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. 160-1-4-.308

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 17, 2024

Rule 160-1-4-.308 - Graduates Ready to Attain Success in Postsecondary (GRASP) Student Transition Support Grant

1.Purpose of Grant. The GRASP Student Transition Support Grant provides funding to current school year GRASP Grant awardees to support transition programs between elementary, middle, and high school levels for at-risk students to promote academic success. The grant will support high schools currently in a GRASP cohort and their feeder elementary and middle school(s).

2.Term and Conditions. Grants are awarded through a competitive process. LEAs must respond to a need identified in their comprehensive needs assessment and identify specific transition support goals. Recipients must also agree to produce a report at the conclusion of the grant period. Grant award funds are one-time funds and must be used during the fiscal year in which the funds are awarded. There is no allowability for carryover.

3.Eligible Recipient(s). LEAs that are current school year GRASP Grant awardees are eligible to apply. Individual schools are not eligible to apply.

4.Criteria for Award. Applications will be reviewed and scored by the Georgia Department of Education. Funding will be awarded based on rank (the highest score first) and available funding.

5.Directions and Deadlines for Applying. Information about the grant, including the deadline, can be found on the Office of School Improvement, Division of School and District Effectiveness's webpage (https://www.gadoe.org/School-Improvement/School-Improvement-Services/Pages/default.aspx) or by contacting the Office of School Improvement at Sigrant@doe.k12.ga.us. Information about the grant will be shared with all eligible districts.

Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 160-1-4-.308

O.C.G.A. § 20-2-240.

Original grant description entitled "Graduates Ready to Attain Success in Postsecondary (GRASP) Student Transition Support Grant." Submitted Apr. 4, 2022.