Title 1 Budget & Ed Flex Waiver

Ed-Flex Waiver 1: Increased Title I carryover allowability from 15 to 25%

The Ed-Flex Waiver is a program through the U.S. Department of Education Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) that grants states the authority to waive certain education requirements that may prevent local schools from improving education. More information about IDOE’s Ed-Flex Waiver may be found here. 

Merrillville Community School Corporation will apply for a waiver to increase Title I carryover allowability from 15% to 25%. Parents, educators, and all other interested community stakeholders are invited to submit comments in the form at the following link by March 5th, 2025 Title I Ed-Flex Waiver Public Comment 

This slide presentation explains aspects of the Title I budget as well as provides additional information about the Ed=Flex Waiver. Link to Slide Show presentation Title I district budget  & Ed flex slides 2-7-25

Please note, public comment is now closed. Link to Public Comments