EXTENSION GRANTS.

SEC. 103. EXTENSION GRANTS. (a) General Authority.—The Secretary may award a 2-year extension grant to any State that demonstrates to the Secretary that the State made significant progress in developing and implementing a statewide program of technology-related assistance under a grant provided under section 102, consistent with the requirements of such section and the purposes described in section 2(b)(1). (b) Amounts of Grants.— (1) In general.— (A) From amounts appropriated under section 106 for any fiscal year, the Secretary shall pay to each State that receives a grant under this section an amount that is not less than $500,000 and not more than $1,500,000. (B) From amounts appropriated under section 106 for any fiscal year, the Secretary shall pay to each territory that receives a grant under this section not more than $150,000. (C) For purposes of this paragraph: (i) The term “State” does not include the Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, or the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands. (ii) The term “territory” means the Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands. (2) Calculation of amount.— The Secretary shall calculate the amount described in paragraph (1) on the basis of— (A) amounts available for making grants pursuant to this section; (B) the population of the State; (C) the types of assistance to be provided; and (D) the amount of resources committed and available from other sources. (3) Priority for previously participating states.—Amounts appropriated in any fiscal year for purposes of carrying out the provisions of this section shall first be made available to States 102 STAT. 1056that received grants under this section during the fiscal year preceding the fiscal year concerned. (c) Application.—A State that desires to receive an extension grant under this section shall submit an application that contains the following: (1) Needs.—A description of needs relating to technology-related assistance of individuals with disabilities, including individuals from underserved groups, families or representatives of individuals with disabilities, and other appropriate individuals within the State. (2) Activities under development grant.—A description of the specific activities carried out under the development grant received under section 102 and the relationship of such activities to the development of a statewide program of technology-related assistance. (3) Progress.—Documentation of the progress made under the development grant toward development of a statewide program of technology-related assistance. (4) Public involvement.— A description of State actions designed to determine the degree of satisfaction of individuals with disabilities, families or representatives of individuals with disabilities, public and private service providers, employers, and other appropriate individuals with— (A) the degree of their ongoing involvement in the development and implementation of the statewide program of technology-related assistance; (B) the specific activities carried out by the State under the development grant; and (C) progress made toward development and implementation of a consumer-responsive statewide program of technology-related assistance under the development grant. (5) Comments.—A summary of any comments received concerning the issues described in paragraph (4) and the State’s response to such comments, solicited from individuals affected by the statewide program of technology-related assistance, including individuals with disabilities, families or representatives of individuals with disabilities, public and private service providers, employers, and other appropriate individuals. (6) Other information and assurances.—The information and assurances described in section 102(e), except the preliminary needs assessment described in section 102(e)(4). (7) Compatibility and accessibility of electronic equipment.—An assurance that the State will comply with guidelines established under section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.