; 50 Stat. 664, chapter 663; 29 U.S.C. 50 et seq.). 2252. Career counseling program (a) Program authorized From amounts made available to carry out this subpart, the Secretary shall award grants, on a competitive basis, to State educational agencies, to pay the Federal share of a program enabling the State educational agencies to address the shortage of career counselors and to expand effective career counseling programs by awarding subgrants under section 2253. (b) Application A State that desires a grant under this subpart shall submit an application to the Secretary at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require, including a description of— (1) how the State will award subgrants with an emphasis toward supporting local educational agencies with disproportionally high student-to-counselor ratios; (2) a professional development program approved by the State for all career counselors in the State, which may include opportunities for ex­tern­ships, fellowships, and other activities to ensure that career counselors are able to provide current and relevant workforce information; (3) how the State will provide technical assistance to local educational agencies to enable the local educational agencies to qualify for subgrants; (4) the State-wide strategies to be implemented by the State to increase the number of high-quality career counselors; (5) how the State will disseminate, in a timely manner, information regarding— (A) national, regional, and local labor market trends; and (B) other career-relevant data; and (6) how the State will assist local educational agencies in the State in developing a comprehensive career counseling program. (c) Special consideration In awarding grants under this program, the Secretary shall give special consideration to State educational agencies that have high student-to-counselor ratios. (d) Federal share