Title III funds are used to supplement existing supports for English Learners.
Services provided in the LAP are funded by the general education fund.
Levels of funding are followed as described below
Level 1 General Fund - Basic, local board-adopted curriculum & instruction that all students receive
Level 2 General Fund - Office of Civil Rights Language Assistance Program that provides students both English language instruction and meaningful access to the core curriculum
Level 3 Title 1, Part A (Gap reduction) 31a (early literacy & MTSS)
Level 4 - Section 41 targeted supports (for levels 0-2.9)
Level 5 - Title III supplemental services beyond levels 1-4. Must include direct language development, professional learning and parent outreach.
Other state and federal funds used to support ELs are documented.
This document from MDE clarifies the funding sources for English Learners.