Illinois State Board of Education
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​Purpose

This communication serves as notice of the Illinois State Board of Education's intent to request a waiver of Section 421(b) of the General Education Provisions Act, also known as the “Tydings Amendment," in order to obligate Title I, Part A, Section 1003 federal fiscal year (FFY) 2023 funds through September 30, 2026.

Approval of the waiver will ensure the continuity of school improvement initiatives, enhance student achievement, provide time for the implementation of evidence-based school improvement strategies, and afford ISBE the opportunity to expand services offered by the statewide system of technical assistance and support.​

​​Project Number ​84.010A
Name of Program Title I, Part A, Section 1003 School Improvement Program​
Grant Award Number ​S010230013
Estimate of the Amount of the FY 2024 Funds that Remain Unobligated $50,994,591​

Public Comment

As required by Section 8401(b) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, the state must provide the public and Local Education Agencies with notice and a reasonable opportunity to comment and provide input on a proposed waiver request. This is an invitation for the public to provide feedback on the proposed waiver request. Please submit your comment via email to schoolimprovement@isbe.net by March 13, 2025.  Copies of all public comments received will be included as part of the waiver request submission.

Questions

If you have any questions regarding the proposed waiver request, please contact Dr. Nikki Combs, director of the ISBE School/District Improvement Department, at schoolimprovement@isbe.net.​​​

Archived Waivers

Waiver Request: ISBE Waiver Request for Title I, Part A, Section 1003 Federal Fiscal Year 2023 Funds

  • The Illinois State Board of Education's seeks to request a waiver of Section 421(b) of the General Education Provisions Act, also known as the “Tydings Amendment," in order to obligate Title I, Part A, Section 1003 federal fiscal year (FFY) 2023 funds through September 30, 2026.
  • Approval of the waiver will ensure the continuity of school improvement initiatives, enhance student achievement, provide time for the implementation of evidence-based school improvement strategies, and afford ISBE the opportunity to expand services offered by the statewide system of technical assistance and support.

Waiver Request: ISBE Waiver-Request for Tydings Waiver of Math Science Partnership FY16 Federal Grant Funds

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) is formally requesting a waiver of section 421(b) of the General Education Provisions Act, also known as the “Tydings Amendment,” as it affects the authority of ISBE and its sub recipients to obligate Math and Science Partnership (MSP) funds in fiscal year 2019 after the September 30, 2018, deadline.

Waiver Request: ISBE Waiver-Request for Title 1 Section 1003(g) School Improvement Grant Funds

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) seeks the following waiver from the U.S. Department of Education. The agency hopes that solicitation of this waiver will better serve Illinois students.

  • Waive the period of availability of federal fiscal years 2010 and 2011 funds under state-administered Title I Section 1003(g) School Improvement Grant programs. The extended authority to obligate these funds would enable ISBE and its sub-recipients to increase the quality of instruction for students, improve their academic achievement, and continue to assist the same populations served by the programs for which this waiver is being requested in accordance with applicable program requirements.
  • View the Waiver Request: ISBE Waiver-Request for Title 1 Section 1003(g) School Improvement Grant Funds. Comments on this request were due Aug. 18, 2015.​

Waiver Request: Request to Waive the Period of Availability of FY 2012 and FY 2013 Mathematics and Science Partnership Program Funds under State-Administered Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) Programs

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) is seeking the following waiver from the U.S. Department of Education. ISBE hopes that by soliciting this waiver from the U.S. Department of Education, students of Illinois will be better served.

Waiver Request: Request to Waive the Period of Availability of FY 2010 and FY 2012 Funds under State-Administered Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) Programs

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) is seeking the following waiver from the U.S. Department of Education. ISBE hopes that by soliciting this waiver from the U.S. Department of Education, students of Illinois will be better served.

Waiver Request: Waiver of (34 C.F. R. §200.47(b)(1)(iv)(A), (B)). TO ALLOW AN IDENTIFIED SCHOOL OR LEA TO SERVE AS AN SES PROVIDER

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) is seeking the following waiver from the U.S. Department of Education. ISBE hopes that by soliciting this waiver from the U.S. Department of Education, students of Illinois will be better served.

  • Under the law, ISBE may approve as an SES provider only an entity that has demonstrated record of effectiveness in increasing student academic achievement. ISBE seeks a waiver of this provision for the 2013-14 school year on behalf of Chicago Public Schools, the only district in status currently operating as an SES provider. ISBE further seeks a waiver of this provision for the 2014-15 school year on behalf of Chicago Public Schools and any similarly situated district in status that is approved to serve as an SES provider.
  • View the Waiver Request: Waiver of (34 C.F. R. §200.47(b)(1)(iv)(A), (B)). TO ALLOW AN IDENTIFIED SCHOOL OR LEA TO SERVE AS AN SES PROVIDER. Comments on this request were due by January 24, 2014

Waiver Request: Waiver of section 421(b) of the General Education Provisions Act (GEPA) (Tydings Amendment) as it affects the authority of the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) and its sub-recipients to obligate School Improvement funds beyond their current expiration

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) is seeking the following waiver from the U.S. Department of Education. ISBE hopes that by soliciting this waiver from the U.S. Department of Education, students of Illinois will be better served.

Waiver Request: Waive The Provision That Prohibits an SEA From Granting to an LEA a Waiver of the Carryover Limitation More Than Once Every Three Years

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) is seeking the following waiver from the U.S. Department of Education. ISBE hopes that by soliciting this waiver from the U.S. Department of Education, students of Illinois will be better served.

Waiver Request: Waiver of section 1111(b)(2)(H) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA)

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) is seeking the following waiver from the U.S. Department of Education. ISBE hopes that by soliciting this waiver from the U.S. Department of Education, students of Illinois will be better served.

Waiver Request: Waiver of section 421(b) of the General Education Provisions Act (GEPA) (Tydings Amendment) as it affects the authority of the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) and its sub-recipients to obligate School Improvement funds beyond their current expiration.

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) is seeking the following waiver from the U.S. Department of Education. ISBE hopes that by soliciting this waiver from the U.S. Department of Education, students of Illinois will be better served.

Waiver Request: Waive the Period of Availabliity of FY2009 Funds Under State-Administered Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) Programs

ISBE is seeking the following waiver from the U.S. Department of Education. ISBE hopes that by soliciting this waiver from the U.S. Department of Education, students of Illinois will be better served.

Request to Waive the Period of Availability of FY2009 Funds under State-Administered Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) Programs

ISBE is seeking the following waiver from the U.S. Department of Education. ISBE hopes that by soliciting this waiver from the U.S. Department of Education, students of Illinois will be better served.

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