NCLB Title I Funding and Use 2

Question 1

Under NCLB, which formula is used to allocate the largest share of Title I funds to LEAs?

Accepted Answer

Basic grants formula

Answer

The Basic grants formula distributes the largest portion of Title I funds based on the number of formula children in each LEA.

Question 2

Title I funds that are used for schoolwide programs must benefit which students primarily?

Accepted Answer

All students in the school

Answer

In a schoolwide program, Title I funds can be used to upgrade the entire educational program, benefiting all students in the school.

Question 3

What is the minimum poverty percentage threshold for a school to operate a schoolwide Title I program without a waiver under NCLB?

Accepted Answer

40%

Answer

Schools where at least 40% of students come from low-income families are eligible to operate a schoolwide Title I program.

Question 4

Under the comparability requirement in Title I, LEAs must ensure that:

Accepted Answer

Services in Title I schools are comparable to those in non-Title I schools before federal funds are added

Answer

Comparability requires that LEAs provide comparable services from state and local funds to Title I schools before layering on federal Title I dollars.

Question 5

Under NCLB, what percentage of Title I Part A funds must an LEA set aside for professional development if its schools have not made AYP for two consecutive years?

Accepted Answer

10%

Answer

LEAs with schools that fail AYP for two consecutive years must reserve 10% of their Title I Part A allocation for professional development.

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NCLB Title I Funding and Use 2