[Federal Register: May 9, 1997 (Volume 62, Number 90)] [Notices] [Page 25591] From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov] [DOCID:fr09my97-54] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION [CFDA No.: 84.255A] Life Skills for State and Local Prisoners Program AGENCY: Department of Education. ACTION: Notice: Extension of closing date for transmittal of applications. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: On April 3, 1997, a notice was published in the Federal Register (62 FR 15880-15881) that established a closing date for transmittal of applications for the Fiscal Year 1997 Life Skills for State and Local Prisoners Program grants. The purpose of this notice is to extend the closing date for transmittal of applications. This action is taken as a result of unavoidable delays in the production and the distribution of the application packages. The closing date for applications is extended from May 19, 1997 to June 2, 1997. FOR APPLICATIONS OR INFORMATION CONTACT: Lillian Logan, Office of Correctional Education, U.S. Department of Education, 600 Independence Avenue SW, MES Room 4529, Washington, DC 20202-7242. Telephone: (202) 205-5621. Individuals who use a telecommunication device for the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal Relay Service (FIRS) at 1-800-877-8339 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m., Eastern time, Monday through Friday. Authority: 20 U.S.C. 1211-2. Dated: May 6, 1997. Patricia W. McNeil, Assistant Secretary for Vocational and Adult Education. [FR Doc. 97-12196 Filed 5-8-97; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4000-01-P