Title IV, Part A: Student Support and Academic Enrichment
Title IV, Part A: Student Support and Academic Enrichment
Purpose
The purpose of the Title IV-A grant is to improve students’ academic achievement by increasing the capacity of States, local educational agencies, schools, and local communities to:
- Provide all students with access to a well-rounded education;
- improve school conditions for student learning; and
- improve the use of technology in order to improve the academic achievement and digital literacy of all students.
Eligible Recipients
The U.S. Department of Education (USDOE) awards Title IV-A funds to State Educational Agencies (SEAs), which then subgrant funds to Local Education Agencies (LEAs). Local Education Agencies in Ohio are public school districts, community schools, and independent STEM schools. Allocations are based on a formula related to the LEAs prior year Title I-A funding.
Non-profit private schools within a school district’s geographical boundaries may be eligible to receive Title IV-A services from the district based on enrollment.
Allowable Activities
Title IV-A has grant specific funding rules for LEAs that receive $30,000 or more:
- At least 20 percent must be budgeted on activities to support a well-rounded education;
- At least 20 percent must be budgeted on activities to support safe and healthy students; and
- A portion of funds may be budgeted on activities to support the effective use of technology. Annually, LEAs may not spend more than 15 percent of the funds used for technology on technology infrastructure.
LEAs may use Title IV-A funds for a broad range of activities, including but not limited to college and career counseling, improving access to arts, music, STEM, social studies, accelerated learning opportunities, and other programming to support a well-rounded education; school dropout prevention, Positive Behavior Intervention Supports (PBIS), reducing exclusionary discipline, violence prevention, and other programming to support safe and healthy schools; technology infrastructure, professional development, blended learning strategies, and other programming that supports effective use of technology.
Special Considerations
LEAs must meaningfully consult with a wide array of stakeholders when designing their Title IV-A programs. The stakeholder consultation must continue when improving Title IV-A activities and coordinating with other activities in the community.
Resources
Annual Reports
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