How will districts apply in the future for funding from any of the Dropout Prevention and Recovery programs?
There is no specific mechanism to fund new programs or program expansions beyond the block grant. A school district will receive Block Grant funds based on the amount it received for all Dropout Prevention and Recovery programs in 2003-04, adjusted for changes in program participation by school districts (see FAQ 8) in 2004-05. Because Pupil Retention Block Grant funding may be used for the purpose of any program included in the Block Grant, districts may use Block Grant funds originated from other programs to initiate or expand a dropout program. Likewise, within the limits described at the beginning of this Block Grant’s FAQs, former dropout program funds may be used for the purpose of any other program included in the Block Grant. • If a school district received funds for any Dropout Prevention and Recovery program for the first time in 2004-05, does the school district qualify for Block Grant funds on account of these programs in 2005-06? Yes. A school district will receive Block G
