7mÊÓƵ

The 7mÊÓƵ (7mÊÓƵ) is requesting a Tydings waiver under Section 421(b) of the General Education Provisions Act (GEPA) to extend the period of availability of Federal Fiscal Year 2023 Title I, Part B State Assessment Formula Grant funds for which 7mÊÓƵ participates as the eligible agency. Under this approved waiver, the period of availability for these funds would be extended through September 30, 2026, and all funds must be obligated during this period. This is a state-level waiver and has no impact on school systems.

7mÊÓƵ is requesting this waiver to ensure its assessment program can account for year-to-year variabilities. Depending on the activities necessary to meet state and federal requirements (e.g., stand-alone field test administrations), spending varies from year to year. If the waiver request is granted, 7mÊÓƵ can execute the remaining activities. 

As required under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) section 8401(b)(3)(A), 7mÊÓƵ is providing notice of this request to the public with an opportunity for public comment.  

Please submit any comments on the proposed waiver electronically via the by January 29, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. CST, to be included in the state’s waiver application to the U.S. Department of Education.