Higher Than National Standards

4111 - Higher Than National Standards (Rev. 1, 05-21-04) Section 1863 of the Act permits, at the request of a State, higher requirements for that State than the Federal Conditions or Requirements if approved under a State plan. If approved by the Secretary, the Secretary will impose like requirements in entities within that State. When a State has higher standards (approved by the Secretary) than those imposed nationally, the costs of certification activities necessary to apply the higher requirements are paid by Federal trust fund and grant monies.