This page contains COVID-19 updates related to the Elementary and Secondary Education Act.
- ESEA Equitable Participation in the Time of COVID-19
- Federal Waiver Information for LEAs during the 2019-20 School Year
- Title I Targeted Assistance During COVID-19: Allowable Scenarios for Increased Impact (Google doc)
DPI Requests for Waivers of Federal Requirements
- December 1, 2020 USDE application for waiver of ESEA Title IV Part A requirements
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Title IV, Part A Waiver Approved: The Wisconsin DPI has been approved for a waiver from the Department of Education of the following requirements for the 2020-21 Title IV, Part A Student Support and Academic Enrichment Grant Program.
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For LEAs that received $30,000 or more in Title IV, Part A funds, the waiver removes:
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The requirements to allocate a minimum percentage of Title IV, Part A funds for activities under well-rounded education, safe and healthy students, effective use of technology for the 2020-21 fiscal year (Sections 4107, 4108, 4109).
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The needs assessment requirement for the 2020-2021 school year.
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For all LEAs receiving Title IV, Part A funds, the waiver eliminates:
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The 15 percent limit on the use of funds to purchase technology infrastructure for the 2020-21 fiscal year (Section 4109).
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WISEgrants has been updated and will now allow budget revisions that align with the approved waiver. For questions, please contact Emily Holder at emily.holder@dpi.wi.gov or (608) 267-9170.
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- Public notice of DPI application for waiver of requirements under Title IV-A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act
- Wisconsin ESSA State Plan Addendum 2019-20
- Public notice of ESSA State Plan Addendum and waiver of TSI requirements under ESEA
Archived DPI Requests for Waivers of Federal Requirements
- Public notice of DPI application for waiver of requirements under the 21st Century Community Learning Centers Program
- April 21, 2020 USDE approval of DPI application for waiver of ESEA fiscal requirements
- Public notice of DPI application for waiver of ESEA fiscal requirements
- DPI request for waiver of ESEA fiscal requirements
- March 27, 2020 USDE approval of DPI request for waiver of ESEA statewide assessment, accountability & reporting requirements
- Public notice of DPI request for waiver of ESEA statewide assessment, accountability & reporting requirements
- DPI request for waiver of ESEA statewide assessment, accountability & reporting requirements
- Public notice of DPI application for waiver of requirements under the Federal Charter School Program