Choice/Transfer
Under NCLB's accountability provisions, schools failing to meet their adequate yearly progress (AYP) targets for two consecutive years must offer their students public school choice. Districts must identify higher performing schools and make these options available to students in the lower performing school, starting with the lowest income, lowest achieving students. Districts may use up to 20% of their Title I funds to support transportation related to the school choice provisions.
Guidance, Regulations, Legislation, and Announcements
Guidance
Non-Regulatory Guidance- Public School Choice (Word)For specific information on school choice/ transfer, refer to sections A1-A6.
Regulations
Final Regulation, Final Regulation, Part 200—Title I—Improving The Academic Achievement Of The DisadvantagedFor specific information on school choice/transfer, refer to pages 71724-71725.
Legislation
Final Legislation, Public Law print of PL 107-110, the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001; Title 1, Part A, Subpart 1, SEC. 1116 (b)(E)- ACADEMIC ASSESSMENT & LOCAL EDUCATIONAL AGENCY ...Announcements
Choice Policy: Calculating Costs for Transportation Under the Public School Choice Provision of NCLB (August 2004)The No Child Left Behind Act Summary of Final Regulations (November 2002)
Supreme Court Clears The Way For School Choice, Research Suggests Choice Improves Student Achievement (June 2002)
Other Resources
Useful Links
Choice and Supplemental Educational Services: Frequently Asked QuestionsProvides answers to frequently asked questions about school choice and supplemental educational services under No Child Left Behind. Developed by the US Department of Education.
Promoting Parental Options and Innovative Programs
Provides an overview and summary of Title IV of the No Child Left Behind Act, which promotes parental choice and increases the amount of flexible funds available to states and school districts for innovative education programs.
