The No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 (NCLB), provides benefits to private school students, teachers and other education personnel, including those in religiously affiliated schools. These services are considered to be assistance to students and teachers and not to private schools. NCLB requires the equitable participation of private school students, teachers and other education personnel in some of its major programs.

• Equitable Participation
• Consultation Requirements
• NCLB Programs Requiring Equitable Participation
• FY08 Private Schools Equitable Participation Amounts  

Consultation Materials

• Private School Application for Title II-A
• Private School Application for Title II-D
• Private School Application for Title III
• Private School Application for Title IV-A
• Private School Application for Title V-A and Attachment for Title V-A Private School Application
• Private School Enrollment Memo
• Intent to Participate
• Affirmation of Consultation with Private School Officials-Sample form

Additional Resources

• Conference call - Private School Issues 9-21-05
• Conference call - Private School Issues 10-17-05
• Fact Sheet on Private School Participation in Title I Programs