What are the potential uses of state/local funds freed-up by the MOE reduction?
The LEA must spend the full amount by which it reduces local, or state and local, effort for special education and related services under this provision on activities that could be supported with funds under the Elementary Secondary Education Act (ESEA) – regardless of whether the LEA is using funds under the ESEA for those activities. This includes any activities allowed under Title I, Impact Aid, and other ESEA programs. An LEA could use these funds to pay for activities that are currently being funded with other state or local funds or for new activities.