Section 200.65 of the ESEA Title I Regulations requires that from Title I funds reserved for parental involvement and professional development, a Local Education Agency (LEA) must ensure that the teachers and families of participating private school students are provided equitable services. The amount of funds required to provide these services must be proportionate to the number of private school students from low-income families residing in the participating public school district.
The method and procedures to be used to determine the required private school set asides amounts are attached to this Communication.
In addition, districts must remember that private school children do not participate in choice or supplemental service programs. Therefore, no set aside is required for private school students. Title I money cannot be used to pay for substitutes for private school teachers even if the teachers are attending professional development activities paid by Title I.
Specific details regarding Title I Services to Eligible Private School Children is available in the U. S. Department of Education Non-Regulatory Guidance issued October 17, 2003.