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The students, parent/guardians, and educators of non-profit, private schools¨Capproved by the ¨Cmay be eligible for services provided through some Elementary Secondary Education Act (ESEA) federal education programs. These services can provide a valuable supplement to the core programming and professional development of participating private schools.

Program Basics

• Detailed federal program descriptions for participation
• USDA Child Nutrition Family Income Guidelines

School District Requirements

District Requirements

• District Directions for participation in federal programs
• Education Data System (EDS) Log-In Instructions-Accessing the application to indicate a private school¡¯s intent to participate in federal programs.

Required Documentation for Initial Consultation

1. Complete an Affirmation of Consultation for each participating private school.
2. For private schools participating in Title I, Part A, complete the Title I, Part A Record of Agreed Upon Services.
3. Districts must provide and explain the Complaint Procedures.

Services to Out-of-District Private Schools

• Out-of-District Private School Guidance
• 2025¨C26 Out-of-District Private School List

Private School Requirements

Private School Requirements

To be eligible to participate in federal programs, private schools must be state-approved and non-profit. The yearly approval process is completed through the .

Federal Program Participation

• Private School Directions
• Education Data System (EDS) Log-In Instructions-Accessing the application to participate in federal programs.

Federal Programs & Non-Regulatory Guidance/Legislation

• | Title I, Part A Program
• Title I, Part C guidance | Title I, Part C Program
• | Title II, Part A Program
• Title III, Part A guidance | Title III, Part A Program
• Title IV, Part A guidance | Title IV, Part A Program
• | Title IV, Part B Program

ESEA Equitable Services Allocations

An SEA must provide to private school officials the allocation of funds for educational services and other benefits for each covered ESEA program that a district has determined are available for eligible private school children and educators (ESEA Section 8501(a)(4)(C); CFR 299(a)(4)).

• 2024¨C25 ESEA Equitable Services Set-Aside Amounts

Private School Advisory Committee (PSAC)

The purpose of this committee is to advise the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) regarding matters impacting private schools in the State of Washington, including, but not limited to:

• Proposed or pending legislation with potential implications for private schools.
• Recommend support and service of OSPI related to private education.
• Assist OSPI in strengthening the partnership between public and private schools.

For previous meeting minutes, contact title1a@k12.wa.us.

Sample Communications

• District to Out-of-District Private School
• Private School to Parents to Collect Title I Student Eligibility Information
• Interlocal Agreement 1
• Interlocal Agreement 2

Emergency Assistance to Non-Public Schools (EANS)

Review the for questions related to the EANS program under the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2021 (CRRSA Act). Congress reiterated the need for non-public schools to participate in emergency education relief programs by establishing a separate program under GEER, rather than relying on the equitable services requirements that typically apply to elementary and secondary formula grant programs.