Revised July 2007
The Flexibility and Accountability authorities in Title VI provide options
for SEAs and LEAs to transfer a portion of program funds from a
designated program to other specified programs that better address their
needs. Each of the programs covered by the transferability authority is
subject to the equitable participation requirements. The law requires
SEAs and LEAs to conduct consultations with private school officials
prior to making any decision regarding the transfer of funds that could
affect the ability of private school students and teachers from benefiting
from programs for which they are eligible. The SEA or LEA must also
provide equitable services to private school students and teachers from
the overall funds available for a program, including the transferred funds.
An SEA or LEA may not transfer funds to a particular program solely to
provide services for private school students and teachers. Rather, private
school students and teachers will receive equitable services from the SEA
or LEA under the program to which the funds are transferred.
Last Modified: 08/22/2007