Reminder - 2017-2018 Gun Free Schools District and Campus Reports Due June 28

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Texas Education Agency
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Department of Contracts, Grants and 
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June 14, 2018

Reminder -  2017-2018 Gun Free Schools District and Campus Reports Due June 28

The 2017-2018 Gun Free Schools District and Campus reports are available on eGrants under the 2017-2018 ESSA Consolidated Application for Federal Funds. These reports are authorized under Public Law (P.L.) 114-95, Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) of 1965, as amended by the Every Students Succeeds Act (ESSA), Title VIII, Part F, Subpart 4, Section 8561, Gun Possession. 

 

Purpose of Report

ESSA requires each LEA requesting funds from the state to provide student expulsion data for those who have brought or have possessed a firearm at a school.

 

Reporting Deadline

Reports must be submitted to TEA via eGrants by June 28, 2018. LEAs cannot receive a Notice of Grant Award (NOGA) until the reports are received.

 

Contact Information

For questions regarding Gun Free Schools reports, contact Didi Garcia at didi.garcia@tea.texas.gov