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Consolidated Application for ESSA Funded Programs��

2024-25

Preliminary Allocations for Title IV, Part A��
For New York State School Districts, Charter��Schools and Special Act School Districts

In 2024-2025, the �鶹��Ƶ (�鶹��Ƶ or “the Department”) will award Title IV, Part A funds to local educational agencies (LEAs) via an allocational process consistent with the requirements of Section 4105(a) of the Every Student Succeeds Act. Title IV, Part A funds will be allocated to all LEAs that received a Title I Part A allocation in 2023-2024. By statute, each LEA will receive an allocation of at least $10,000 in 2024-2025.

The Title IV, Part A Student Support and Academic Enrichment (SSAE) program is a newly authorized program under subpart 1 of Title IV, Part A.�� The intended goals are to increase the capacity of SEAs, LEAs, and local communities in three Content Areas to:

1. provide all students with access to a well-rounded education;
2. improve school conditions for student learning; and
3. improve the use of technology in order to improve the academic achievement and digital literacy of all students.

LEAs may apply for Title IV, Part A funds as a single applicant, as the lead member of a consortium, or as a��member of a consortium. LEAs��and consortiums with allocations��greater than $30,000��must use a��minimum��of 20% of their total allocation to both��Well-Rounded��Educational Opportunities��AND��Safe and Healthy Students��content areas and allocate a portion of funds towards the Effective Use of Technology.�� LEAs may use no more than a��maximum��of 15% of funds allotted to��Effective Use of Technology��for equipment and infrastructure. An LEA may reserve up to 2% of its Title IV Part A allocation for direct administrative costs associated with carrying out allowable activities.