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Citations: (R)652.21 AsOfDate: 12/31/95 What are the responsibilities of a State and its nominating committee? Each State shall require its nominating committee to establish operating procedures governing the scholarship nomination process that include-- (a) The dissemination of program information and application materials to the State's public and private secondary schools and GED test centers; (b) The promotion of participation in the NSSP by students from groups underrepresented in the scholarship disciplines, such as students from minority groups, students with disabilities, or students who are economically disadvantaged; and (c) The establishment of written internal administrative procedures for-- (1) The timely submission, processing, and review of applications submitted by eligible students; and (2) The resolution of conflicts of interest of members of the nominating committee. (Authority: 20 U.S.C. 5383) |