Virginia schools gain spending flexibility under federal program

By: Nathaniel Cline

Outlets: Virginia Mercury

Published: July 20, 2026

Words: 860

Last Updated: 1 month ago

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Virginia schools will have greater agency in administrative decisions and flexibility in how they spend federal funds heading into the upcoming school year, potentially affecting low-income student programs and teacher development.

Over the past year, the U.S. Department of Education has loosened some rules on how federal Title program funds can be used. In December, Virginia submitted a successful application for the Education Flexibility Partnership Act of 1999 program to boost student success and …

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