Next Steps: Implementing 2006 Reauthorization

Secretary’s Report to Congress on the SON Index:

• • To be developed by September 30, 2008

  • To be applicable across all Parts, although different factors or sets of factors may be used across Parts

  • Report to include:

    • Methodology and rationale for development of the index

    • An independent contractor analysis of the index

    • Information regarding the process for obtaining community input on the application and development of the index

  • If the index is not completed, the Secretary must submit an annual report outlining progress toward completion of the index