; (2) an assurance that the submission of the declaration of intent has been authorized by the State Authorizing Officials, specifying the identity of the State Designated Officer; (3) the duration of the declaration of intent; (4) an assurance that the State will use fiscal control and fund accounting procedures; (5) an assurance that the State will meet the requirements of applicable Federal civil rights laws in carrying out the declaration of intent and in consolidating and using the funds under the declaration of intent; (6) an assurance that in implementing the declaration of intent the State will seek to advance educational opportunities for the disadvantaged; (7) a description of the plan for maintaining direct accountability to parents and other citizens of the State