TITLE VI: INNOVATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAM STRATEGIES

(202) 260-2551 or State Department of Education

Title VI supports local education innovations. States must subgrant at least 85 per cent of funds competitively to school districts to support activities in eight primary areas: (1) technology related to implementing reform; (2) acquisition and use of instructional and educational materials, including library materials and computer software; (3) promising education reform projects such as magnet schools; (4) programs for at-risk children; (5) literacy programs for students and their parents; (6) pro-grams for gifted and talented children; (7) school reform efforts linked to Goals 2000; and (8) school improvement programs or activities authorized under Title I.

Program Office Contact: Zulla Toney (202) 260-2551 or e-mail Zulla.Toney@ed.gov

Legislation: Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, Title VI, as amended, 20 U.S.C. 7301-7373

Type of Assistance: formula grants to states, formula within state

Who May Apply: State education agencies. Most local education agencies apply to the state education agency and receive funding based on formula.

FY 99 Appropriation: $375 million

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