D-6. Do the Title I, Part A requirements that an LEA provide equitable services to eligible private school children and their teachers and families apply to the Title I, Part A ARRA funds?
Yes. As noted in D-1, all Title I requirements apply to the use of Title I, Part A ARRA funds, including those requiring equitable services for eligible private school children and their teachers and families. See ED’s guidance on this topic (Outside Source). Note that ED may not waive the statutory and regulatory requirements relating to providing equitable services to private school children. See section 9401©(5) of the ESEA.
D-7. Must an LEA consult with private school officials prior to deciding how to use its Title I, Part A ARRA funds?
Yes. Under section 1120(b) of the ESEA, an LEA must consult with private school officials during the design and development of the LEA’s Title I, Part A programs. That consultation must include meetings of LEA and private school officials and must occur before the LEA makes any decision that affects the opportunities of eligible private school children to participate in Title I, Part A programs.
D-8. If an LEA receives a waiver of one or more of the “set-aside” requirements under D-11, must the LEA include the Title I, Part A funds that are no longer subject to the set-aside in providing equitable services for eligible private school children?
Yes. To the same extent and under the same conditions as regular Title I, Part A funds are used for equitable services for eligible private school children.
