What are some of the permissible uses for Title I funds?
Schools and districts may use Title I funds for a variety of purposes. In addition to the mandated uses of Title I funds there are a variety of permissive uses. For example, they may use the funds to provide additional help to students performing below certain standards, provide additional after-school or summer programs, implement exemplary reading and math programs, reduce class size, hire paraprofessionals, or provide professional development. Schools and districts may not use these funds to pay for educational programs or services to which students would ordinarily be enti- tled. The commonly used guide for the use of Title I funds is they may “supplement, not supplant” local funds.
