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Equitable Services Frequently Asked Questions

Under Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) as amended by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA).

The Title I, Part A Equitable Services Frequently Asked Questions are intended to help local educational agencies (LEAs), and other stakeholders understand the statutory requirements for statewide equitable services for eligible children (students) attending nonprofit private elementary and secondary schools under Title I, Part A of the ESEA, as amended by the ESSA.

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. How does the LEA determine which children (students) enrolled in participating nonprofit private schools are eligible for equitable services?
  2. How does the LEA determine the expenditures for educational services and other benefits to eligible private school students?
  3. Who has the final authority to calculate the number of students who are from low income families and attend private schools?
  4. How may the LEA calculate the number of students who are from low income families and attend private schools?
  5. May the LEA reserve any funds from the Title I, Part A entitlement before determining the proportional share for equitable services for eligible children (students) attending participating nonprofit private schools?
  6. How does the LEA determine the proportional share of funds for equitable services?
  7. May the LEA reserve funds from the Title I, Part A equitable services proportional share for parent and family engagement activities of participating nonprofit private school children (students)?
  8. May the LEA reserve administrative costs from the Title I, Part A equitable services proportional share of funds?
  9. May the LEA reserve costs for other allowable activities from the Title I, Part A equitable services proportional share of funds?
  10. When shall the equitable services consultation take place?
  11. What are the goals of the equitable services consultation agreement?
  12. How does the LEA transmit the results of the equitable services consultation agreement to the ombudsman?
  13. What documentation does the equitable services consultation include?
  14. How will the LEA provide to the state educational agency (SEA) the required equitable services consultation written affirmation?

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Questions:   Sylvia Hanna | Title I Policy, Program, and Support Office | SHanna@cde.ca.gov
Last Reviewed: Tuesday, July 02, 2024
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