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Committee elects to continue federal school improvement supports and delay waiver request amid federal uncertainty

2250686 · February 9, 2025
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Summary

The committee voted to continue participation in federal school improvement programs and to support schools in need rather than pursue a waiver now, citing federal-level uncertainty and overlapping state reporting requirements.

The committee voted to continue participation in federal school improvement and maintain support to schools in need, deferring a decision to file a waiver request with the U.S. Department of Education.

Sarah Wiepke, director of school improvement, reviewed staff research that found four prior federal waiver requests specifically related to school improvement (outside of COVID-era waivers). The options outlined for the committee…

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