When completing the Title I ARRA application must the LEA apply the same rank order, serving and eligibility requirements that apply the Title I basic application?
A. Yes. Title I regulations and guidelines apply to the Title I ARRA application. However, there are some additional issues to consider with the Title I ARRA eligibility screen. When looking at the two applications together, an LEA needs to ensure that their schools are in rank order. In other words, an LEA can allocate a higher per pupil amount to a school with lower poverty as long as, when per pupil amounts are added together between the Title I basic and ARRA screens, schools with higher poverty have an equal or higher per pupil amount than schools with lower poverty. The same schools will be eligible for Title services on a LEAs Title I basic and Title I ARRA screens. It is permissible to serve additional eligible schools with your Title I ARRA funds. For more information, see the Maintaining Rank Order with ARRA Funds Audio PowerPoint.
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