The Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) reauthorized as the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) includes participation by private school children and teachers as defined under Section 1117 and Section 8501, Participation by Private School Children and Teachers (under Uniform Provisions Subpart 1, Private Schools).
ESSA Equitable Services Requirement: SEA Notice of Allocation A SEA must provide notice in a timely manner to appropriate private school officials in the State of the allocation of funds for educational services and other benefits under each ESEA program that an LEA has determined are available for eligible private school children, teachers and other educational personnel, and families. (ESEA sections 1117(a)(4)(C) and 8501(a)(4)(C).)
Disclaimer
Changes between the state published allocation and final LEA determined allocation may be attributed to one or more of the following factors:
LEA transfer of funds (required to be discussed in consultation)
Approval of administrative set-asides submitted in program budgets (required to be discussed in consultation)
Sample of Intent of Consultation - FYI: Intent to Consult is to be retained at the district level for up to 5 years. The Intent is ‘not’ uploaded to GME Related Documents.
This newsletter contains important information regarding changes being made to the 2022 ESSA Conference, registration, RFPs for presenters, and the student showcase.
