Indiana’s Application for the Educational Flexibility Program (Ed-Flex)

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IDOE’s Ed-Flex application was approved by USDOE on May 6, 2020. The following flexibility will be available to LEAs beginning with the FY 21 (School Year 2020-21) grant cycle. Please select which flexibility or flexibilities your LEA would like to utilize and if selecting the paraprofessional flexibility, explain the paraprofessional requirements that you have chosen.

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Superintendent Name *

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Waiver #2:

LEAs may utilize the more flexible state defined paraprofessional requirements for highly-qualified rather than the current federal requirements

ESSA allows Indiana to set its own licensure and quality requirements forcertified staff but maintains federal requirements for paraprofessionals
See https://www.doe.in.gov/licensing/paraprofessionals for information onprevious requirements and new options

Please describe the requested paraprofessional requirements *

Waiver #3:

Indiana Department of Corrections may utilize up to 65% of its Title I, Part D funds (Delinquent) on transition services (between IDOC and local school districts)

The IDOC (state agency for delinquent) has local funds that cover the basic educational program for these students
Title I, D funds are most effectively used in supporting the transition of students in the juvenile facilities back to their LEAs when they have fulfilled court requirements
The previous 30% maximum limits the ability for the State agency (IDOC) to collaborate at a high-level with LEAs for re-entry of students

Please describe why IDOC would like to use more than the allowable 30% of Title I, D Subpart 1 funds on transition *

Waiver #4:

LEAs who receive more than $30,000 in Title IV, A funds do not have to spend 20% on well-rounded education and social emotional learning

LEAs should use a data-driven needs assessment to dictate how Title IV, A funds are used rather than a specific percentage
LEAs may already be implementing a well-rounded education program with state/local funds and would like to dedicate all Title IV funding to social-emotional needs or technology integration needs
Based upon feedback received, IDOE will maintain the 15% equipment and device limitation

Please describe how you will use a data-driven needs assessment to dictate your use of Title IV, Part A funds *