; (B) expedite notification of first responders; or (C) inhibit weapons from entering a school building. (c) Preferential consideration In awarding grants under this subtitle, the Secretary shall give preferential consideration, if feasible, to local education agencies that demonstrate that the grant will be used efficiently and effectively, as judged by the Secretary, to secure school buildings or school grounds. (d) Grant limit A grant authorized under this subtitle shall not exceed a Federal contribution of more than $50 per student currently enrolled (as defined by the relevant State educational authority) per year, for each school building and school grounds for which the local education agency applies under this subtitle. (e) Matching funds The Federal share of the total costs of a program funded by a grant under this subtitle may not exceed 50 percent. (f) Equitable distribution In awarding grants under this subtitle, the Secretary shall ensure, to the extent practicable, an equitable geographic distribution among the regions of the United States and among urban, suburban, and rural areas. (g) Administrative costs The Secretary may reserve for administrative costs not more than 2 percent from amounts appropriated to carry out this subtitle. (h) Applications To receive a grant under this subtitle, a local education agency shall submit an application to the Secretary at such time, in such manner, and accompanied by such information as the Secretary may require with respect to each school building or school grounds area for which the local education agency intends to use funds provided under this subtitle. Each application shall— (1) include a detailed explanation of— (A) the intended uses of funds provided under the grant; and (B) how the activities funded under the grant will meet the purpose of this subtitle