NCLB Parental Choice and SES 2

Question 1

Under NCLB, how long must a school be identified as 'in need of improvement' before students become eligible for public school choice?

Accepted Answer

After two consecutive years of not meeting AYP

Answer

NCLB triggers public school choice after a school fails to meet AYP for two consecutive years.

Question 2

Which federal law first established Supplemental Educational Services (SES) as a parental option for students in low-performing schools?

Accepted Answer

No Child Left Behind Act of 2001

Answer

NCLB (2001) created SES as a mandatory option when schools entered their third year of improvement status.

Question 3

A district must reserve what percentage of its Title I Part A allocation to fund public school choice transportation and SES combined?

Accepted Answer

20 percent

Answer

NCLB required districts to reserve up to 20 percent of Title I Part A funds for public school choice transportation and SES.

Question 4

When a district cannot serve all eligible SES applicants due to limited funds, NCLB requires priority to be given to:

Accepted Answer

Students from the lowest-income families first

Answer

NCLB requires that when SES slots are limited, the lowest-income eligible students receive priority.

Question 5

Which entity is primarily responsible for approving SES providers before they can offer tutoring services under NCLB?

Accepted Answer

State educational agency (SEA)

Answer

State educational agencies approve and maintain lists of qualified SES providers under NCLB.

NCLB - No Child Left Behind Act Practice Test