The mission of the Office of Federal Programs (OFP) is to provide leadership in the effective use of federal funds so that all students are prepared to compete in the global community. OFP is designed to improve our support for each school district’s education initiatives by providing a common link with the capability of looking across all the programs to support districts in meeting their goals. Each school district is assigned a District Contact for managing all OFP programs. OFP is comprised of the following divisions:
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Bureau of District and School Support
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Mississippi Comprehensive Automated Performance-based System (MCAPS) and Data Collection/Reporting
- Consolidated State Performance Report (CSPR)
- OFP Highlights
- OFP University
- Online Application System
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Competitive Grant Programs
- Emergency Impact Aid
- Homeless Education
- Migrant Education
- Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers Grant Program
- Private Schools
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Non Competitive Grant Programs
- Evidence-based Programs
- Neglected & Delinquent
- Parent and Family Engagement
- Restart
- Title I Basic
- Title II Effective Instruction
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Monitoring & Compliance
- Charter Schools
- Title IV-A Student Supports & Academic Enrichments
- Title V Rural Education
Public Comment
The Office of Federal Programs (OFP) would like to solicit your feedback on requesting a waiver to the U.S. Department of Education (USDE) to waive the period of availability for State Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 Elementary and Secondary Act (ESEA Funds) as outlined below:
- Title I, Part D, Subpart 2
- Title IV, Part A of the ESEA (Student Support and Academic Enrichment Grants)
- Title IV, Part B of the ESEA (21st Century Community Learning Centers)
OFP would also request a waiver to USDE to waive the period of availability for the State Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) funds and State FY 2023 Title I, Part A carryover limitations. The waiver will include the following:
- A Tydings amendment waiver from Section 421(b) of the General Provisions Act to the U.S. Department of Education (USDOE). The Tydings amendment waiver seeks an extension to the availability of State Fiscal Year 2022 Elementary and Secondary Education funds. Programs affected by this waiver:
- Title I, Part A of the ESEA (Improving Basic Programs Operated by LEAs), including the portions of the SEA’s Title I, Part A award used to carry out section 1003 school improvement, section 1003A direct student services, if applicable, and Title I, Part D, Subpart 2
- Title I, Part C of the ESEA (Education of Migratory Children)
- Title I, Part D, Subpart 1 of the ESEA (Prevention and Intervention Programs for Children and Youth Who Are Neglected, Delinquent, or At Risk)
- Title II, Part A of the ESEA (Supporting Effective Instruction)
- Title III, Part A of the ESEA (English Language Acquisition, Language Enhancement, and Academic Achievement)
- Title IV, Part A of the ESEA (Student Support and Academic Enrichment Grants)
- Title IV, Part B of the ESEA (21st Century Community Learning Centers)
- Title V, Part B, Subpart 2 of the ESEA (Rural and Low-Income School Program)
- A carryover limitation waiver from Section 1127(a) of the Elementary & Secondary Education Act of 1965, as amended for State Fiscal Year 2023 Title I, Part A funds. The carryover limitation waiver seeks to waive the requirement that limits the Mississippi DOE’s ability to grant to its local educational agencies (LEAs) a waiver of the 15 percent Title I, Part A carryover limitation of more than once every three years.
Please complete the survey below by COB Monday, July 17, 2023, so OFP can determine if a waiver is warranted.
Additionally, per federal regulations, the Mississippi Department of Education is extending an opportunity for affected LEAs, grantees, and the public with notice and a reasonable opportunity to comment and provide input on the request. You may send comments to federalprograms2@mdek12.org by July 17, 2023, with “Tydings Waiver” in the subject line. Your time and assistance are greatly appreciated.