 
 CHAPTER 70--STRENGTHENING AND IMPROVEMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY 
                                 SCHOOLS
 
                     SUBCHAPTER V--PROMOTING EQUITY
 
                    Part A--Magnet Schools Assistance
 
Sec. 7211. Innovative programs


(a) In general

    From amounts reserved under subsection (d) of this section for each 
fiscal year, the Secretary shall award grants to local educational 
agencies or consortia of such agencies described in section 7205 of this 
title to enable such agencies or consortia to conduct innovative 
programs that--
        (1) carry out the purpose of this part; and
        (2) involve strategies other than magnet schools, such as 
    neighborhood or community model schools--
            (A) organized around a special emphasis, theme or concept; 
        and
            (B) involving extensive parent and community involvement.

(b) Applicability

    Sections 7203, 7206, 7207, and 7208 of this title,\1\ shall not 
apply to grants awarded under subsection (a) of this section.
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(c) Applications

    Each local educational agency or consortia of such agencies desiring 
a grant under this section shall submit an application to the Secretary 
at such time, in such manner, and containing such information and 
assurances as the Secretary may reasonably require.

(d) Innovative programs

    The Secretary shall reserve not more than 5 percent of the funds 
appropriated under section 7213(a) of this title for each fiscal year to 
award grants under this section.

(Pub. L. 89-10, title V, Sec. 5111, as added Pub. L. 103-382, title I, 
Sec. 101, Oct. 20, 1994, 108 Stat. 3694.)
