Title I, Part A
Title I, Part A grants provide supplemental funding to Illinois schools with high numbers of low-income students to improve academic achievement and close educational gaps.
Funder: Illinois State Board of Education
Due Dates: October 1, 2026 (Annual certification of prayer policy compliance; recurring annually by October 1)
Funding Amounts: Formula-based; annual district allocations; typical awards vary by district size and low-income counts
Summary: Provides supplemental federal funding to LEAs to improve educational outcomes in schools with high percentages of low-income students.
Key Information: Annual certification that no district policy prevents constitutionally protected prayer is required to remain eligible.
Description
This program provides supplemental funding under Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), as amended by ESSA, to state and local education agencies (LEAs) in Illinois. The goal is to improve the quality of education in schools with high percentages or numbers of children from low-income families, ensuring all students meet challenging state academic standards. Funds support both schoolwide and targeted assistance programs, and equitable services must also be provided to eligible nonpublic school students, their teachers, and families. The program aims to close achievement gaps and provide additional academic support to those most in need.
