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Non-public Schools Equitable Share and Participation

Non-public Schools Equitable Share and Participation. May 2017. Impacts to Federal Funding. IDOE released a memo sharing federal funding updates and information on the equitable share. Access the memo at http:// tinyurl.com/fiscalupdates .

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Non-public Schools Equitable Share and Participation

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  1. Non-public SchoolsEquitable Share and Participation May 2017

  2. Impacts to Federal Funding • IDOE released a memosharing federal funding updates and information on the equitable share. Access the memo at http://tinyurl.com/fiscalupdates. • SY 2017-2018 appropriations have not been finalized. • Equitable services provisions have changed for Title I, A and Title II.

  3. Title Requirements • Ombudsman • New Role, Primary Duties • The Consultation Process • Must be timely, meaningful, and ongoing • Required Consultation Form • Title IA, Title IIA, Title IC Migrant, Title III, Special Education • Equitable Share Calculations • Title I and Title II Calculator

  4. Designing a Program and Determining Equitable Services • New ESSA requires that the Title I, Part A proportionate share for equitable services be calculated prior to allocating for any expenditures or transfer of funds. This includes any “off the top” funds, such as administrative costs, parent involvement, and district-wide initiatives. • The needs of the non-public school students and teachers must be assessed and evaluated. • Services must be allowable and comparable to those provided to public school students and teachers participating in the program, but are not required to be the exact same Title I service.

  5. Designing a Program and Determining Equitable Services • No funds are provided directly to non-public schools. • Funds, materials, and equipment generated by the non-public school’s per pupil allocation must be managed and retained by the LEA.

  6. Designing a Program and Determining Equitable Services IDEA, Part B Proportionate Share • LEA must expend proportionate share of Part B funds on equitable services for parentally placed private school children with disabilities. • Includes: • Students parentally placed in non-public schools, • all homeschooled students, • students with disabilities who attend non-public schools via vouchers (reported on the SV) but choose to have services rendered by the non-public school

  7. Designing a Program and Determining Equitable Services IDEA, Part B Proportionate Share • LEA with jurisdiction over the district where non-public school is located is responsible for implementing IDEA requirements for parentally placed students with disabilities (34 CFR 300.131-300.132) • Calculated in both 611 & 619 grants (templates will auto-calculate for you) • Co-ops/Interlocals/Joint Services cannot comingle funds between corporations; LEAs must expend proportionate share on non-public schools within own jurisdictions

  8. Designing a Program and Determining Equitable Services IDEA, Part B Proportionate Share • Quarterly Report for LEAs with calculated proportionate share from 611 and/or 619 grant • Expenditures & costs to date by LEA • Description of how proportionate share funds were expended during the given reporting period • List of materials & supplies purchased for non-public students • Explanation detailing how students with ISPs will continue to receive services if proportionate share is expended before grant period ends

  9. What is Consultation? • Consultation involves discussions between public and private school officials on key issues that affect the ability of eligible private school students to participate equitably in Title I programs. Effective consultation provides a genuine opportunity for all parties to express their views and to have those views considered. Successful consultation establishes positive and productive working relationships that make planning easier and ensure that the Title I services provided meet the needs of eligible students. (§1120(b) of the Title I statute and §200.63 of the Title I regulations)

  10. Suggested Consultation Timeline Inform Non-Pub School Officials Identify needs Application Submission Evaluate services Winter Spring (previous year) Summer Fall/Winter Spring Timely and meaningful consultation Provide services, programs, materials or resources

  11. What are some of your Best Practices?

  12. Title I and Title II: Calculating the Equitable Share

  13. Title I: Estimating Allocations • Title I Planning Estimate Calculator Demonstration • Access the calculator at: http://tinyurl.com/fiscalupdates

  14. Title I: Estimating Allocations View your LEA hold harmless at http://tinyurl.com/fiscalupdates.

  15. Title I: Estimating Allocations and Equitable Share • Required data: • Hold Harmless Percentage • 2016-2017 Title I final allocation (excluding carryover and transferred funds) • 2017-2018 RESET amount • Number of public school low-income students in a Title I served attendance area • Number of private school low-income students in Title I served attendance areas

  16. Title II: Calculating Equitable Share • Under NCLB, the equitable share was based upon LEA funding dedicated to professional development or the FY 2001 Eisenhower professional development and class size reduction programs, whichever was higher. • Under ESSA, the equitable share is calculated based on the entire allocation, whether funding is used for professional development, teacher evaluation, class size reduction, and/or incentives.

  17. Title II: Calculating Equitable Share • The Title II equitable share calculator can be found here: http://tinyurl.com/fiscalupdates • Required data: • Total Title II, A allocation • Total administrative cost for public and private school programs • LEA public enrollment • Total private school enrollment from participating private schools

  18. Carryover Dollars – Unexpended Equitable Share • In general, to ensure that equitable services are provided in a timely manner, an LEA must obligate the funds allocated for equitable services under all applicable programs in the year for which they are appropriated. (ESEA sections 1117(a)(4)(B) and 8501(a)(4)(B).) • The unexpended funds should remain available for the provision of equitable services under the respective program during the subsequent school year. In determining how such carryover funds will be used, the LEA must consult with appropriate non-public school officials. (ESEA sections 1117(b) and 8501(c).)

  19. Title I Services from Multiple LEAs The Equitable Share Transfers Process

  20. Title I Services from Multiple LEAs • Consultation with LEAs and non-public school • The equitable share for eligible students is transferred to the Lead LEA • The Lead LEA agrees to implement and oversee Title I services on behalf of all LEAs • Participating LEAs transfer the equitable share (paid on Invoice) to the Lead LEA

  21. Resources • Non-Regulatory Guidance – Title I Private Schools http://www.doe.in.gov/titlei/federal-guidance • Non-Regulatory Guidance: Fiscal Changes and Equitable Services Requirements Under ESSA https://www2.ed.gov/policy/elsec/leg/essa/essaguidance160477.pdf • Federal Programs: Fiscal Updates http://www.doe.in.gov/titlei/federal-programs-fiscal-updates • The Planning Estimate Calculators http://tinyurl.com/fiscalupdates • IDEA Provisions http://www2.ed.gov/admins/lead/speced/privateschools/index.html

  22. What Questions Do You Have?

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