What are the private nonprofit school participation requirements for LEAs?
• Private nonprofit school participation does not apply to open enrollment charter schools because their boundaries can cross over several LEA boundaries. • The LEA must annually contact private nonprofit school officials located within the LEA’s boundaries to determine whether the private nonprofit school officials desire that their children participate in the federal programs and services. • For those private nonprofit schools that choose to participate, the LEA must provide a genuine opportunity for them to participate in the planning and design of the program services and activities. • LEAs must provide for “timely and meaningful consultation” with private nonprofit school officials during the design and development of programs prior to making any decisions that affect the opportunity of private nonprofit schoolchildren and teachers to participate. • Equitable Services—private nonprofit schools must be offered equitable services and other benefits (as compared to public school chil
