APPLICATIONS.

SEC. 305. APPLICATIONS.(a) In General.—In order to receive a grant under this title, an eligible entity shall submit an application to the Secretary at such time, in such manner, and accompanied by such information as the Secretary may require.(b) Contents.—The Secretary may not approve the request of an eligible entity for a grant under this title unless the entity’s application includes—(1) a detailed description of—(A) how the entity will address the priorities described in section 306;(B) how the entity will ensure that if more eligible students seek admission in the program than the program can accommodate, eligible students are selected for admission through a random selection process which gives weight to the priorities described in section 306;(C) how the entity will ensure that if more participating eligible students seek admission to a participating school than the school can accommodate, participating eligible students are selected for admission through a random selection process;(D) how the entity will notify parents of eligible students of the expanded choice opportunities and how the entity will ensure that parents receive sufficient information about their options to allow the parents to make informed decisions;(E) the activities that the entity will carry out to provide parents of eligible students with expanded choice opportunities through the awarding of scholarships under section 307(a);(F) how the entity will determine the amount that will be provided to parents for the tuition, fees, and transportation expenses, if any;(G) how the entity will seek out private elementary schools and secondary schools in the District of Columbia to participate in the program, and will ensure that participating schools will meet the applicable requirements of this title and provide the information needed for the entity to meet the reporting requirements of this title;(H) how the entity will ensure that participating schools are financially responsible and will use the funds received under this title effectively;118 STAT. 129(I) how the entity will address the renewal of scholarships to participating eligible students, including continued eligibility; and(J) how the entity will ensure that a majority of its voting board members or governing organization are residents of the District of Columbia; and(2) an assurance that the entity will comply with all requests regarding any evaluation carried out under section 309.