; and (B) includes a memorandum of understanding entered into between the eligible entity and the law enforcement training academy; (2) describes the training program curriculum, which shall include training on how to interact with, identify, approach, and communicate with covered individuals that is provided, as of the date of submission of the application— (A) by the partner academy to new law enforcement officers; or (B) by any partner agency to existing law enforcement officers; (3) describes the learning objectives of the training programs that the eligible entity will administer using the grant; (4) describes the activities that will be carried out under the grant; (5) includes a timeline of the activities described in paragraph (4); and (6) demonstrates expertise in training related to covered individuals. (c) Preferences In awarding covered grants, the Secretary shall ensure— (1) geographic diversity of grant recipients, including grant recipients that serve rural localities; and (2) that the training funded by the grant is provided to multiple levels of law enforcement agencies, including local, county, State, and Tribal agencies. (d) Use of funds (1) Mandatory uses An eligible entity that receives a covered grant shall use the grant funds to— (A) modify the training provided by the partner academy to new law enforcement officers of each partner agency so that the academy provides not fewer than 8 hours of training on topics such as how to interact with, identify, approach, and communicate with covered individuals and applicable Federal civil rights laws, including not fewer than 4 hours of interactive learning taught by covered individuals; and (B) develop and implement an enhanced training program for existing law enforcement officers of each partner agency on safe, effective, and respectful interactions with covered individuals— (i) that includes— (I) awareness of and education about covered individuals, including— (aa) individuals with mental health disabilities, including schizophrenia