- Formula Grants Webinar scheduled for May 19, 2026 is CANCELLED
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Formula Grants Office Hours (Titles I-A, II-A, IV-A, and V-B) – June 2, 2026 10-11 AM
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CIP Budget Narrative Supporting Documents (prerequisites) Due
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CIP Budget Narrative Application Due
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REMINDER: 2026-2027 CIP Budget Narrative Assurances Due
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What to Know About the General Education Provisions Act (GEPA) Statement
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ESSA Quick Reference Brief: Schoolwide Planning
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HB4149 Strengthens Protections for Students Navigating Housing Instability
To be considered substantially approved the following assurance forms must be signed by the School District’s Superintendent or Designee:
- ESEA Statement of Assurances
- ESEA School Prayer Certificate of Compliance
- General Education Provisions Act (GEPA) Statement
These documents must be completed and signed within the district’s secure OneDrive folder and are required to ensure your district can begin obligating ESEA funds on July 1, 2026.
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Pilot Districts – April 30, 2026
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Non-Pilot Districts – June 30, 2026
Section 427 of the United States Department of Education’s General Education Provisions Act (GEPA) requires applicants for federal education funds to describe the steps they will take to ensure equitable access to, and participation in, federally funded programs for students, educators, and other program beneficiaries. Districts applying for federal ESEA Title funds must complete a GEPA statement as part of their federal application process. The statement should describe potential barriers that may impact equitable participation and the strategies the district will implement to address those barriers.
Your district will need to complete the GEPA statement, which is found in your district’s OneDrive folder. An example GEPA statement can be found here. Districts that previously applied for 21st Century (Title IV-B), ESSER, IDEA, Perkins, and other federal grants should have submitted a GEPA statement. Districts are encouraged to look at these prior statements as they draft the statement for ESSA funds.
Governor Tina Kotek signed House Bill 4149 into law on March 31, codifying longstanding educational protections for students experiencing homelessness into Oregon statute and ensuring those safeguards remain in place regardless of changes to federal policy.
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Immediate school enrollment regardless of documentation
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Transportation to a student’s school of origin
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Access to comprehensive support services
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Clear and consistent dispute resolution processes
By embedding protections historically provided under the federal McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act into state law, Oregon ensures continuity for students even amid potential federal policy changes.
Please reach out with any questions to Lexi Morales, State Coordinator for Houselessness & Unaccompanied Youth, at lexi.morales@ode.oregon.gov , or 971-208-1777.
Federal System Team's "Framework of Support"
Our goal is to provide differentiated support and strengthen the partnership between districts and ODE federal program staff. Check out the resources and support below and reach out to let us know how we can support you!
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