School Finance
2024-2025 Title III, Part A, Allocations under Provisions of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA), as Amended
Article: 2024-31-303
Audience: Superintendents, Directors, Division Title III Coordinators
Contact: Nicki Saunders, Title III Specialist, [email protected]
The procedures and forms for applying for Title III, Part A, were previously provided to school division program coordinators. Applications were due on July 1, 2024.
Public Comment on Consolidation of State Level ARP ESSER and ESEA Administrative Funds
Article: 2024-31-307
Audience: Superintendents, Directors, Federal Pandemic Relief Coordinators
Contact: Carol Sylvester, Director, Office of Federal Pandemic Relief Programs, [email protected]
Pursuant to the authority granted under section 8401(b) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), the Virginia Department of Education intends to apply for a Tydings Amendment waiver from the U.S. Department of Education. As required, VDOE is seeking 30 days of public comment from August 8, 2024 - September 8, 2024,on the request to waive the period of availability for American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act ESSER state administrative funds and fiscal year (FY) 2022 ESEA State administrative funds.
The Virginia Department of Education is formally requesting a waiver of Section 421(b) of the General Education Provisions Act, to extend the period of availability for State administrative funds consolidated under ESEA section 8201, including ARP ESSER State administrative funds and fiscal year (FY) 2022 ESEA State administrative funds. The waiver will allow VDOE to use funds reserved for administration under ESEA section 8201 and ARP ESSER administrative funds to address ongoing administrative costs, continue support to LEAs, and avoid termination of funds needed for critical services for LEAs, schools, students, teachers, and other educational staff.
The waiver will also allow VDOE to address state-level administrative costs associated with ARP reporting, monitoring, and close-out activities, as well as the ability to provide technical assistance during any late liquidation and reporting periods to ensure appropriate implementation and data collection by LEAs in the state.
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