An LEA is not required to distribute T4PA funds to all its campuses. However, under ESEA section 4106(e)(2)(A), it must prioritize funds for campuses based on specific criteria and follow all legal requirements. In its application, the LEA or consortium of LEAs must assure that funds will be prioritized for distribution.

Prioritization should focus on campuses that:

• Have the greatest needs, as determined by the LEA or consortium

• Have the highest percentages or numbers of children counted (ESSA section 1124(c))

• Are identified for comprehensive support and improvement (ESSA section 1111(c)(4)(D)(i))

• Are implementing targeted support and improvement plans (ESSA section 1111(d)(2))

• Are identified as persistently dangerous ESSA section 8532

The LEA will increase opportunities and access for all students through grade 12 who are members of groups underrepresented, such as female students, minority students, English learners, children with disabilities, economically disadvantaged students, and students in rural, remote, and underserved areas. 

The PS3099, Private School Equitable Services schedule, is in the eGrants ESSA Consolidated Federal Grant Application. LEAs must also consult with private school officials to identify the needs of eligible private school students and teachers consistent with the requirements in section 8501 of the ESEA. 

See TEA Private School Equitable Services webpage. 

TEA Training Video: PR3099-Private Nonprofit (Update coming soon)

LEAs receiving more than $30,000 in T4PA funds must allocate the following percentages to all content areas:

• 20% for Well-Rounded

• 20% for Safe and Healthy

• 20% for Effective use of Technology (85% professional development/15% infrastructure)

  • An LEA may not use more than 15 percent of the portion of funds identified for the effective use of technology content area to purchase technology infrastructure, including the purchase of:

 • devices, equipment, and software applications to address academic readiness shortfalls; 

• blended learning technology software and platforms; 

• digital instructional resources; 

• initial professional development activities; and

 • one-time information technology purchases.

• Purchases for technology infrastructure may not include significant construction or the renovation of facilities. 

LEAs receiving less than $30,000 in T4PA funds may choose only one content areas to focus on.  A comprehensive needs assessment is not required, but is considered best practice when identifying an LEAs needs.

• If an LEA chooses to focus on the Effective use of Technology content area the following percentages apply: 85% professional development and 15% infrastructure

  • An LEA may not use more than 15 percent of the portion of funds identified for the effective use of technology content area to purchase technology infrastructure, including the purchase of:

 • devices, equipment, and software applications to address academic readiness shortfalls; 

• blended learning technology software and platforms; 

• digital instructional resources; 

• initial professional development activities; and

 • one-time information technology purchases.

• Purchases for technology infrastructure may not include significant construction or the renovation of facilities. 

TEA must report publicly how LEAs are using Title IV, Part A funds and if they are making progress toward their program objectives and outcomes. Because of this, LEAs receiving these funds must keep records and documentation showing their progress each year. These records must be available for review by the TEA or auditors and for public reporting on the LEA’s progress toward meeting their identified goals. TEA will publicly report each LEA's progress from the previous school year annually. Title IV, Part A statewide data may be viewed on TEA’s Title IV, Part A webpage.