1. Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)
Student Support and Academic Enrichment State Grants (SSAE)

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3. Every Student Succeeds Act
Passed with overwhelming bipartisan majorities in the House and the Senate
Signed by President Obama in December 2015
Title IV, Part A-
Student Support and Academic Enrichment State Grants (SSAE)
$1.6 billion Authorized
Provided block grants to all states to use as they want
Includes spending funds to “support the participation of low- income students in nonprofit competitions related to STEM subjects (such as robotics…competitions)”
Districts given flexibility
Minimum allocation of $10k per district
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4. Appropriations: Student Support and Academic Enrichment State Grants
FY17
Appropriated $400 million of the $1.6 billion
Additional flexibility from Congress
Different state approaches
FY18 (“October 1, 2017”- September 30, 2018)
Not passed until March 2018
Result of budget deal increases
Parkland impact
Appropriated $1.1 million
FY19 (begins October 1, 2018)
Federal team attempting to maintain funding
House bill proposes $1.2 million
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5. improving technology in schools
What Is Title IV-A?
The new Title IV-A, Student Support and Academic Enrichment (SSAE) program:
➢Supports every district with funding for safe and healthy students, well-rounded education,
improving technology in schools
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6. Title IV-A Basics
Block grant by formula to states (based on Title I formula)
Block grant by formula from state to every
   district (based on Title I formula)
A district that receives more than $30,000 must conduct a needs assessment
District develops application to submit to state with input from parents, teachers, community stakeholders
Application must prioritize high-need schools
Districts may collaborate to provide programs
    and activities
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7. Title IV-A Basics Title IV-A funds must allocate:
➢20% for safe and healthy students
➢20% for well-rounded education
➢60% for other activities, including improving   technology education (15% cap on hardware/software)
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8. Safe and Healthy Students
Mental health awareness training, school-based counseling, student safety and violence prevention, professional development for specialized instructional support personnel, nutrition education, physical education, bullying and harassment prevention, and integrated systems of student and family supports.
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9. Well-rounded Education
College and career guidance programs, using music and the arts to promote student engagement, STEM and computer science programs, increasing access to accelerated coursework, foreign languages, environmental education, and almost anything else that supports a well-rounded educational experience.
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10. Improving Technology in Schools
Educator professional development in the use of technology, building technology infrastructure, using blended learning projects, and providing students in rural communities with resources for digital learning experiences.
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