; and (B) elements of program quality standards. (11) A description of how the State will improve interagency collaboration and coordinate the early childhood programs and services throughout the State. (12) A description of the timeframe the State proposes to develop and implement the elements described in such State's application. (13) A description of how the State will implement a process for improving the quality of early learning services to better meet the needs of the most disadvantaged children, including children who are limited English proficient and children with disabilities. (14) An assurance that the grant will be used to improve the quality of State early learning programs across a range of types of settings and providers of such programs, and all ages of children (from birth to kindergarten entry). (15) An assurance that the Governor has designated or created a State Advisory Council on Early Childhood Education and Care (established pursuant to section 642B(b)(1)(A) of the Head Start Act ( 42 U.S.C. 9837b(b)(1)(A) )), has taken steps to ensure that membership includes all representatives described in section 642B(b)(1)(C) of such Act, and has consulted with such State Advisory Council on Early Childhood Education and Care in applying for a grant under this Act. (16) An assurance that the grant will be used only to supplement, and not to supplant, Federal, State, and local funds otherwise available to support existing State early learning programs and services. (17) An assurance that the State will continue to participate in section 619 and part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act ( 20 U.S.C. 1419 , 1431 et seq.) for the duration of the grant. (d) Criteria used in awarding grants In awarding grants under section 3(a), the Secretary shall award grants under such section, on a competitive basis, to those States that have demonstrated the greatest progress in establishing and committing to maintain a system of high-quality State early learning programs, on a competitive basis, based