Indiana Department of Education looking to gain more control over federal education funds

IN Seeks Federal Flexibility to Strengthen Student Success, Reduce Bureaucracy – WRBI Radio

(Indianapolis, IN) – The Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) is pursuing a new opportunity to reduce federal red tape and increase state-level control over how federal education funds are used. Through a proposed waiver from the U.S. Department of Education (USED), Indiana is seeking flexibility from specific requirements of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA)—with a continued focus on student progress and achievement. Before the

Indiana seeks input on school accountability rule, flexibility waiver

The Indiana Department of Education announced today it is accepting public input on two issues – the initial draft of the school accountability rule and a waiver request to reduce federal red tape and increase state-level control over how federal…

Indiana Department of Education looking to gain more control over federal education funds

INDIANAPOLIS -- The Indiana Department of Education announced that it is looking to "reduce federal red tape" by seeking more control over how federal education funds are allocated throughout the Hoosier state. According to an IDOE news release, Indiana indicated its intent to file a proposed waiver with the U.S. Department of Education, calling for the state to have greater flexibility while working in conjunction with the Elementary and Second…