GRANTS AUTHORIZED.

SEC. 813. [20 U.S.C. 1161i–2] GRANTS AUTHORIZED. (a) In General.—From the amounts appropriated under section 818, the Secretary is authorized to award grants to States in accordance with the provisions of this part to enable such States— (1) to establish a State Task Force described in section 814; and (2) to support activities of the State Task Force described in section 815. (b) Competitive Basis.—Grants under this part shall be awarded on a competitive basis. (c) Equitable Geographic Distribution.—In awarding grants under this part, the Secretary shall take into consideration providing an equitable geographic distribution of such grants. (d) Duration.—Grants under this part shall be awarded for a period of five years.