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Notice is hereby given that the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) will submit a waiver from the requirement under Sec. 1111(c)(4)(E), to calculate the academic achievement score of the accountability model under Sec. 1111(c)(4)(B)(i) based on 95% of students in a school when the actual percentage of students participating is less than 95%. This waiver applies to only the high school reading and mathematics assessments under Sec. 1111(b)(2)(B)(v)(I)(bb) where students were unable to participate in required tests in the 2020-21 school year. Since North Carolina uses a cohort model for participation in high school (reading at grade 10 and mathematics at grade 11), test participation from the 2020-21 school year will have a negative impact on the schools that were unable to assess at least 95% of students in the 2020-21 school year. 

Notice is hereby given that the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) will submit a request for waiver of section 34 C.F.R §200.6(c)(2) as it requires State Education Agencies to adhere to a 1.0 percent cap for the total number of students assessed Statewide in a subject area using an alternate assessment. Specifically, the state anticipates that it will exceed the cap under paragraph (c)(2) with respect to any subject for which assessments are administered under §200.2(a)(1) in any school year, and is requesting, pursuant to 34 C.F.R §200.6(c)(4), that the Secretary waive the cap for the relevant subject for one year.

The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) is seeking public comment on a proposed waiver that will enable additional fiscal flexibility for FY 19 ESEA associated funds.

The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) is making available its annual State Application for receiving grant award under Part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) as amended in 2004. The proposed application will be available for public review March 15, 2021 – May 14, 2021. Comments will be accepted March 15, 2021 – April 14, 2021.

The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) is seeking public comment on a proposed waiver to the North Carolina Consolidated State Plan for the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). The waiver is being made available to the public for review and comment for 30 days.

Notice is hereby given that the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) will submit a request for waiver of section 34 C.F.R 200.6(c)(2) as it requires State Education Agencies to adhere to a 1.0 percent cap for the total number of students assessed Statewide in a subject area using an alternate assessment. Specifically, the state anticipates that it will exceed the cap under paragraph (c)(2) with respect to any subject for which assessments are administered under 200.2(a)(1) in any school year, and is requesting, pursuant to 34 C.F.R 200.6(c)(4), that the Secretary waive the cap for the relevant subject for one year.

The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) is seeking public comment on a proposed addendum to the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA State Plan). As required under ESSA, the waiver must be made available to the public for review and comment for 30 days.

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The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) is making available proposed language updates to the 2016 Specific Learning Disability Addendum.  The proposed updates will be available for public review April 29 – May 29, 2020.  Comments will be accepted April 29 – May 29, 2020.

The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) is seeking public comment on a March 23, 2020, submitted waiver from some of the requirements of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA State Plan). As required under ESSA, the waiver must be made available to the public for review and comment for 30 days.