NCLB Title I Funding and Use 3

Question 1

Which of the following is NOT an allowable use of Title I funds under NCLB?

Accepted Answer

Constructing a new school building

Answer

Title I funds cannot be used for construction of new school facilities; they must be used for instructional and supplemental services.

Question 2

What is the purpose of the Title I set-aside for parental involvement activities?

Accepted Answer

To involve parents in the education of their children and build capacity for involvement

Answer

The parental involvement set-aside is meant to build capacity for parental involvement and to involve parents as partners in their children's education.

Question 3

Under NCLB's supplement-not-supplant requirement, Title I funds must NOT be used to:

Accepted Answer

Replace state or local funding that would otherwise be provided to a school

Answer

The supplement-not-supplant rule prohibits using Title I funds to replace state or local funding that would otherwise be available to the school.

Question 4

How are Title I concentration grants calculated differently from basic grants?

Accepted Answer

They target funds to areas where the number or percentage of low-income children exceeds certain thresholds

Answer

Concentration grants direct extra funds to LEAs where the number or percentage of low-income children exceeds specified thresholds, targeting the neediest areas.

Question 5

An LEA receiving Title I funds must have an LEA plan that includes all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

List of all students' social security numbers for tracking purposes

Answer

LEA plans under NCLB do not require social security numbers; they focus on instructional strategies, coordination, and compliance with statutory requirements.

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NCLB Title I Funding and Use 3