Grants

Marion ISD intends to apply for the following federal grants during the 2021-2022 school year. 

Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) 

Title I, Part A provides supplemental resources to help schools with high concentrations of students from low-income families acquire the knowledge and skills in the state content standards and to meet the state student performance standards. 

Title II, Part A is to increase student achievement through improving teacher and principal quality and increasing the number of highly qualified teachers in classrooms and highly qualified principals in schools. Title III, Part A ELA is to develop programs for limited English proficient students to attain English proficiency, develop high levels of academic attainment, and meet the state content standards and student achievement standards. Title IV, Part A is to improve students’ academic achievement and promote school safety. Title V is to address the unique needs of rural school districts 

Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief 

ESSER II 

USDE emphasizes use of funds to: 

-addresses learning loss 

-prepare schools for reopening 

-testing, repairing and upgrading projects to improve air quality in school buildings 

ESSER III 

-address learning loss such as summer programs, after school programs or extended school year programs -prepare schools for reopening 

-address mental health issues of students 

Individuals With Disabilities Act 

IDEA B provides supplemental resources to help LEAs ensure that eligible students (ages 3-21) with disabilities are provided with a free appropriate public education 

IDEA B – Preschool provides supplemental resources to help LEAs ensure that preschool students with disabilities are provided with a free appropriate public education 

Perkins V: Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century to develop more fully the academic knowledge, technical, and employability skills of students who enroll in CTE programs and programs of study 

For Public Comment, please contact Daniel Terrazas at 830-914-1095 or 

dterrazas@marionisd.net