Report

ESSA: Title IV Funding Guidelines

By Kecia Ray, Ed. D. and Susan Gentz

Opportunities to Enhance Safe Learning Spaces

$1.1 

BILLION

allocated to Title IV funding by congress

20%

 OF TITLE IV FUNDING 

must go toward safe and healthy schools

20%

OF TITLE IV FUNDING

is required to go toward well-rounded education

60%

OF TITLE IV FUNDING

can be used on any priorities within the three categories of the SSAEG

The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) is a groundbreaking piece of legislation when it comes to looking forward to the future of education. Members of Congress talked to stakeholders, held thoughtful conversations and hearings, and passed a bill that gave more decision-making power to the states.
 
Read the report to learn how districts can benefit from Title IV funding.

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About the Authors

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Kecia Ray, Ed. D.

Dr. Kecia Ray established award-winning instructional technology programs that were recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and Harvard University. Dr. Ray was named “20 to Watch” by the National School Board Association, Woman of the Year by the National Association of Professional Women, a top 10 EdTech Leaders by Tech & Learning, and most recently named a Top 100 EdTech Influencer by EdTech Digest.

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Susan Gentz

Susan Gentz is a partner at K20Connect, a consulting consortium of experts focused on education leadership, technology, and policy. Gentz comes from a strong policy background as a former staffer in the United States Senate and legislative aide in the Iowa House of Representatives.