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NCLB Funding
The No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) outlines the requirements and funding levels for Pre K–12 education programs that are administered by the United States Department of Education. Under NCLB, funding is available through Federal Entitlement programs and Competitive Grant Programs. The Office of Special Education administers formula and discretionary grants under the IDEA Act of 2004.
- Federal
Entitlement funds are allocated based upon poverty level or
the percentage of students on the Free and Reduced Lunch program.
- Competitive
Grant funds—focused on explicit program goals such as
grade-level reading programs, after-school programs, early literacy
initiatives, technology initiatives, or professional development—are
awarded to State Education Agencies (SEA) and Local Education Agencies
(LEA).
- Office of Special
Education (OSEP) allocates formula grants and discretionary
grants to educational agencies and non-profit organizations for
purposes of improving services to Individuals with Disabilities.
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