Grant application

(a) In general Each eligible entity desiring a grant under section 4 shall submit to the Secretary an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require. (b) Contents Each application submitted under this section shall include the following: (1) An assurance that the eligible entity will ensure that subgrantees receiving subgrants under section 6(a) will provide induction programs that meet the criteria described in section 3(6). (2) An assurance that the eligible entity will target funding in accordance with section 6(a)(2) if the funding is not sufficient to provide all teachers and school leaders who are in their first 2 years of teaching in the public schools served by the eligible entity with an induction program, and a description of how the eligible entity will target funding to local educational agencies and public schools with the highest need in accordance with such section. (3) An assurance that mentors participating in the program will— (A) have their mentorship roles constructed as part of their contracted and compensated responsibilities; or (B) receive additional compensation if mentorship for an induction program supported under this Act is in addition to their other responsibilities. (4) A description of— (A) how the eligible entity will involve organizations that represent teachers and school leaders in crafting and supporting induction programs, including how such programs will adequately compensate mentors; (B) how the eligible entity will require local educational agencies to publicly post the requirements, and compensation provided, for serving as a mentor in an induction program supported under the grant; and (C) how the eligible entity will communicate with major educator preparation programs (and other major preparation providers) so that induction programs build on and complement any high-quality training first- and second-year teachers received before entering their respective induction program. (5) An assurance that the eligible entity will meet the fiscal accountability requirements of section 7.