Federal Laws, Regulations and Guidance

The content below is designed to highlight several of the key statutes that govern Title I, Part A and the Learning Assistance Program. Not every federal and state law related to these programs is detailed or outlined here. Instead, we focus on several specific areas of law and regulation that address compliance - areas of administrative and legislative law with which many districts struggle.

• District & School Improvement Federal Law, Regulation & Guidance
• Washington State Law Basic Education Act and Learning Assistance Program

Title I, Part A Program
The Elementary & Secondary Education Act (ESEA) supports equal access to education, and establishes standards for state, district and school performance and accountability. The ESEA also authorizes and funds education programs, which the states administer. Title I, Part A is one of these federal education programs. Districts and schools use this supplemental funding to serve the unique needs of children - kindergarten to grade 12 - who struggle to learn.

• Title I, Part A program requirements

Laws, Regulations & Guidance

• EDGAR - Education Dept. General Administrative Regulations & Other Applicable Grant Regulations
  Part 80 (Administrative Requirements for Grants) and Part 76 (State-administered Programs) are two important components of EDGAR that frame the way districts and schools design Title I, Part A programs.
• Schoolwide Programs are designed to upgrade the entire educational program of a school that serves an eligible school attendance area in which not less than 40 percent of the children are from low-income families, or not less than 40 percent of the children enrolled in the school are from such families.
• Targeted Assistance Programs are designed to provide services to eligible children identified as having the greatest need for special assistance. 
• Highly qualified teachers - Principal Attestations
• Title I, Part A Guidance - compiles Title I, Part A guidance on the U.S. Department of Education site

Code of Federal Regulations - Key Areas of Administrative Law
34 CFR 200.41 through 43
Federal regulations that govern school improvement, corrective action and restructuring

34 CFR 200.44 and 45
Federal regulations that govern public school choice and supplemental education services

OMB A-87 Revised
Here are the principles and standards that determine how to expend federal award money - grants, cost reimbursement contracts, and other agreements with state and local governments and federally-recognized Indian tribal governments. OMB A-87 Revised | Basic Guidelines | Direct Costs | Indirect Costs

Private School Participation in Federal Programs
Here are 6 key areas of administrative law - Code of Federal Regulations - that govern how districts and private school staff work together to deliver programs and services. 34 CFR 200.10 through 200.67

• State Assessment
• District Responsibilities
• Consultation
• Determine Equitable Participation
• Funds to Not Benefit Private Schools
• Property, Equipment & Supplies

Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) on ED.gov
ESEA index | Private school sections 5133 | 5142
Office of Non-Public Education - Liaison to the nonpublic school community

• Title programs with provisions for equitable services (ED.gov Office of Innovation and Improvement)

Guidance
Uniform Provisions (PDF): Title IX, Part E Equitable Services to Eligible Private School Students, Teachers, and Other Educational Personnel, revised March 2009 is the non-regulatory guidance that covers:

• Education of Migrant Children Title I, Part C
• Teacher and Principal Quality Title II, Part A
• ELL/Emergency Immigrants Title III, Part A

Title I, Part A

• Non-regulatory Guidance, 2003 (MSWord) for the delivery of services to private schools funded through Title I, Part A.

Title IV - Carl D. Perkins

• Non-regulatory Guidance (PDF) & Carl D. Perkins CTE Act (U.S. Dept. of Education)