ESA Platform Updates

Memo Information

Memo Number

FIN-23-050

Memo Date

6/28/2023

Memo Type

Informational

Unit

Fiscal & Administrative Services

Regulatory Authority

A.C.A. § 6-20-2305

Response Required

Attention

Assistant Superintendent; Bookkeepers; Federal Programs; General Business Managers; Superintendents

Primary Contact Information

Name

Shari Misener

Phone Number

501-682-3729

Shari.Misener@ade.arkansas.gov

Secondary Contact/s Information

Name

Saliha Qazi

Phone Number

501-682-4228

Saliha.Qazi@ade.arkansas.gov

Memo Text

A.C.A. § 6-20-2305 requires that a school district shall budget one hundred percent (100%) of enhanced student achievement funds each year to provide the supports and resources described in the ADE rules governing Student Special Needs Funding 6.12. If a school district intends to transfer enhanced student achievement funds to other programs not described in 6.07, the school district shall provide justification for the transfer of funds to the Division.

Attached is additional guidance regarding the ESA Platform updates to be completed by the submission of Cycle 9.

2023-2024 ESA plans will be available on September 11, 2023.

Attachments

Updates_June_2023_135526.pdf