Do we count carry-over money?
Yes. Carry-over monies would be counted and explained in the budget details explanation (pages 3 and 5 only), but not in the proportionate share calculation.

 

How do we differentiate the school vs. preschool ages 3-5 when it is being asked for in both areas?
As you know preschool children earn both Section 611 funds (ages 3-21) and Section 619 funds (ages 3-5), so we need to calculate the number of 3-5 year old in each calculation.

 

We were using current year allocation and child count, do we have to change our calculation and expenditures for FY13?
Yes. You will use the October 1, 2012 Child Count and the IDEA Fund Allocations for FY2013-2014 to complete your calculation and expenditures for the current fiscal year.

 

Our LEA holds its annual private school meeting each summer. The number of children being served in the private school for the previous year is used for the proportionate share calculation.
Yes. Please use the October 1, 2012 Child Count and the FY2014 IDEA Funds Allocations to complete the proportionate share calculation and expenditure documentation.

 

Our LEA does not have any private schools in our zone, do I have to provide any completed forms?
We have added a NO Private School’s Assurance form for you to complete and submit to us for documentation of no private schools in your LEA’s jurisdiction. We will use the Assurance form for this year’s documentation. We will need to collect this information annually as private schools may be part of your LEA next year.

 

Are K-12 students being served by our LEA for special services and enrolled at a Private School in our LEA the ones to count for proportionate share funding?
As indicated on page 1 of the PS document, you must include all students 3-21 who are parentally-placed in a private school that meets the definition of an elementary school or secondary school in Alabama, that have been determined eligible to receive services as per the AAC regardless as to whether or not you are providing services to the child.

 

I do have private schools in my LEA, but no special education students identified as attending. I scheduled the consultation meeting, sent notices by certified mail, and received return receipts and private school administrators did not attend.
Yes. We want to make sure that everyone understands the Child Find responsibilities that you have for private schools located within your LEA’s jurisdiction. Are there any children who attend private schools that have been determined eligible for services and the parent of the child refused services (FAPE or equitable services)? If so, then you will need to count those students in the calculation and complete the required documentation.

 

Could you please give the definition of a private school? How can I tell what school(s) in my district meet the definition of a private school?
A private school is considered to be a private school if it meets the definition of an elementary school or secondary school in Alabama.

 

On the PS document pages 3 and 5, I am very unsure of how to determine the dollar amounts for the items listed. Is this something that I need to complete or do I only need to complete pages 2 and 4?
Pages 3 and 5 explain how the Proportionate Share calculation amount (Item F. on pages 2 and 4) will be spent on parentally- placed students within your LEA. Determinations as to how funds will be spent and dollar amounts for those expenditures are determined during the “meaningful consultation” meeting held with the private schools within the LEA’s jurisdiction.