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State board hears Department of Education waiver plan to align federal and state school‑improvement systems
Summary
KSD staff described a proposed federal waiver to delay federal identification and exit dates for some schools, extend use of federal improvement funds, and pilot integrated supports tied to Kansas’ KISA model. Staff said about 149 schools were reviewed; 17 could exit and 23 would be newly identified under current rules.
TOPEKA, Kan. — Kansas State Department of Education staff briefed the State Board of Education on Nov. 13 about a federal waiver application intended to align federal Title/ESEA identification and supports with the state’s KISA school‑improvement model.
Dr. Renee Nugent, who led the presentation, said the waiver seeks three primary changes: delay new federal identifications (CSI, TSI, ATSI), delay exits for schools already identified so supports can continue, and…
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