ESSA Section 1117(a)(3)

By federal law, Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) requires each Local Education Agency (LEA) that receives Title I monies to obligate funds to identify and serve eligible at-risk students who reside within Title I attendance boundaries but choose to attend private schools -Section 1117(a)(3). These services are direct assistance to the eligible students only and equitable to the services provided to at-risk public school students.

If you are a private school that serves Mesa students in Kindergarten through 8^th grade, please contact us if you intend to consult with Mesa Public Schools for the 2020-2021 School Year. Our Initial Consultation meeting is scheduled for March 5, 2020.  The deadline for private schools to consult with MPS to be included in the initial grant submission for the 2020-2021 school year is April 1, 2020.

Below are contacts for more information:

Joni Pavtis- MPS Title I Secretary | 480-472-0246

Cherie Mason- ESEA Private Schools Coordinator | 480-472-0478