rigorous peer-review process
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United States Code
20 U.S.C. § 7171 — in this part
The term “rigorous peer-review process” means a process by which—
(A) employees of a State educational agency who are familiar with the programs and activities assisted under this part review all applications that the State receives for awards under this part for completeness and applicant eligibility;
(B) the State educational agency selects peer reviewers for such applications, who shall—
(i) be selected for their expertise in providing effective academic, enrichment, youth development, and related services to children; and
(ii) not include any applicant, or representative of an applicant, that has submitted an application under this part for the current application period; and
(C) the peer reviewers described in subparagraph (B) review and rate the applications to determine the extent to which the applications meet the requirements under sections 7174(b) and 7175 of this title.