Once the hearing is held and the State educational agency issues its written ruling, the local educational agency may appeal a negative ruling to the Secretary. This program has no statutory formula or matching requirements. Title I Accountability funds are available for obligation by local educational agencies for a maximum of 27 months. They become available to the Department on July 1, and will be allocated to States on or about that date. They remain available for obligation by local educational agencies under the initial period of availability for 15 months.
All grantees are subject to the provision of the Single Audit Act.
This document was distributed to Chief State School Officers and State Title I Coordinators. Contact the Program Office for information.