34 CFR § 655.32 - What additional factors does the Secretary consider in making grant awards?

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title: "34 CFR § 655.32 - What additional factors does the Secretary consider in making grant awards?"
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# 655.32 What additional factors does the Secretary consider in making grant awards?

Except for 34 CFR parts 656, 657, and 661, to the extent practicable and consistent with the criterion of excellence, the Secretary seeks to achieve an equitable distribution of funds throughout the Nation.

(Authority: 20 U.S.C. 1126(b)).

[58 FR 32575, June 10, 1993]