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Title II, Part A and Title III, Part A Supplement, Not Supplant (SNS) Validations

For questions or additional information, please contact the Compliance Integrity Unit Staff: 

Erin Hartmann: erin.hartmann@tea.texas.gov 

Gracie Gonzales: gracie.gonzales@tea.texas.gov 

Luis Garza: luis.garza@tea.texas.gov 

The Compliance Integrity Unit, within the Department of Grant Compliance and Administration, is responsible for conducting validations to ensure program compliance for school systems receiving federal funding for Title II, Part A and Title III, Part A for the current academic year.  

Overview of Supplement, Not Supplant (SNS) Validation Process

School systems are selected to provide documentation for only one of the required validation processes. Previously selected school systems will be omitted from the group selection for the current year.  

The Compliance Integrity Unit staff will communicate and discuss the specific documentation required for compliance review and what is submitted by the school systems for evaluation. School systems should maintain local documentation throughout the school year to validate and verify expenditures for activities funded through Title II, Part A and Title III, Part A.  

Program Purpose

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Title II, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), as reauthorized under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), aims to increase student achievement by improving the quality and effectiveness of teachers, principals, and other school leaders. (ESSA, Section 2101) Title III, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), as reauthorized under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), aims to ensure that English learners (ELs) and immigrant students attain English proficiency and develop high levels of academic achievement in English.   (ESSA, Section 3102) 
  • The program provides funding to state educational agencies (SEAs) and local educational agencies (LEAs) to support educator effectiveness through professional development, recruitment, retention, leadership development, and other evidence-based strategies.
  • Title II, Part A also promotes equitable access to effective educators, particularly for low-income and minority students, and supports efforts to ensure all students have access to high-quality instruction aligned with challenging state academic standards.
  • The program provides funding to help districts and schools strengthen language instruction educational programs, support effective teaching strategies, and promote meaningful engagement with families and communities to ensure student success. 
  • Title III will also assist all English learners to meet the same challenging State academic standards that all children are expected to meet. 

2026-2027 Title II, Part A and Title III, Part A Validation Timeline

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Timeline Activity
October - November 2026

Provide an overview of guidance, requirements, and timelines for the 2026-2027 Title II, Part A and Title III, Part A Supplement, Not Supplant (SNS) Validations process to school systems and SSA fiscal agents.

Office Hours:

October 14, 2026, 10:00 - 10:30 a.m.-

November 4, 2026, 2:00 - 2:30 p.m.-

December 2026 Compliance Integrity Unit finalizes schedules and assignments for the 2026-2027 Title II, Part A and Title III, Part A Supplement, Not Supplant (SNS) validations.
January 2027

School systems and SSA fiscal agents selected for Title II, Part A or Title III, Part A Supplement, Not Supplant (SNS) validations and receive official notice.

Office Hours:

January 11, 2027, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. -

January 19, 2027, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.-

January 25, 2027, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.-

February 2027 – April 2027

Conduct 2026-2027 Title II, Part A and Title III, Part A Supplement, Not Supplant (SNS) validation for selected school systems and SSA fiscal agents. 

Office Hours: 

February 10, 2027, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.-

February 25, 2027, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.-

May 2027 2026-2027 Title II, Part A and Title III, Part A Supplement, Not Supplant (SNS) validations completed for school systems and SSA fiscal agents, final reports issued.

2026-2027 Title II, Part A and Title III, Part A Validation Program-Specific Resources 

Title II, Part A Resources 

Title III, Part A Resources